Root&Recovery4Xperia Z2 Tablet MM Stock ROM Locked Bootloader (.575 .291) in 2 steps!

[N_L]

Yes!

Pressed it, pressed fastboot mode and select kernel to flash (by doomlord) and I get

22/024/2017 01:24:12 - INFO  - Please check the log before rebooting into system
22/025/2017 01:25:32 - INFO  - Now plug your device in Fastboot Mode
22/025/2017 01:25:34 - INFO  - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Nolimit\Desktop\kernel_S1-SW-LIVE-9C84-PID1-0006-MMC.sin
22/025/2017 01:25:34 - INFO  - Flashing selected kernel
22/025/2017 01:25:35 - INFO  - sending 'boot' (11303 KB)...
22/025/2017 01:25:35 - INFO  - OKAY [  0.358s]
22/025/2017 01:25:35 - INFO  - writing 'boot'...
22/025/2017 01:25:35 - INFO  - FAILED (remote: image is not a boot image)
22/025/2017 01:25:35 - INFO  - finished. total time: 0.361s
22/025/2017 01:25:35 - INFO  - FASTBOOT Output: 
 sending 'boot' (11303 KB)...
OKAY [  0.358s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: image is not a boot image)
finished. total time: 0.361s

22/025/2017 01:25:35 - INFO  - Please check the log before rebooting into system

when I select the .575 kernel downloaded from OP.

 

[casouzaj]

Pressed it, pressed fastboot mode and select kernel to flash (by doomlord) and I get
when I select the .575 kernel downloaded from OP.

If your bootloader is locked, you cannot use fastboot mode. Flash the kernel through flashmode, instead.

 

[N_L]

It's unlocked, did it today and checked. When I try through flash mode there isn't anything to select and I can't start. There's downloaded fw in a folder but that's latest one, and if I put this kernel file there it still doesn't let me select anything.
I'm downloading 23.5.A.0.575 .ftf to see if that works, if not I'm all out of ideas...

 

[casouzaj]

It's unlocked, did it today and checked. When I try through flash mode there isn't anything to select and I can't start. There's downloaded fw in a folder but that's latest one, and if I put this kernel file there it still doesn't let me select anything.
I'm downloading 23.5.A.0.575 .ftf to see if that works, if not I'm all out of ideas...

If your bootloader is unlocked, why are you using this tool? You could fastboot a TWRP img file to the FOTAKernel partition and systemlessly root your tablet through e.g. Magisk.

 

[N_L]

If your bootloader is unlocked, why are you using this tool? You could fastboot a TWRP img file to the FOTAKernel partition and systemlessly root your tablet through e.g. Magisk.

Because I don't know how to do any of these things and I couldn't find any proper guides or anything on how to do that stuff on here :|

 

[casouzaj]

Because I don't know how to do any of these things and I couldn't find any proper guides or anything on how to do that stuff on here :|

I'veI just PMed you!

 

[sab65]

Error

I have recovery and root but when I try to install a new ROM I get told my device is s z3 and not a z2 (SGP521):

Installing zip file '/external_sd/RR-N-v5.8.3-20170606-castor-Official.zip'
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
I:Zip does not contain SELinux file_contexts file in its root.
I:Legacy property environment initialized.
script aborted: E3004: This package is for device: SGP521,SGP541,SGP551,castor; this device is z3.
E3004: This package is for device: SGP521,SGP541,SGP551,castor; this device is z3.
E:unknown command [log]
Updater process ended with ERROR: 7
I:Legacy property environment disabled.
Error installing zip file '/external_sd/RR-N-v5.8.3-20170606-castor-Official.zip'
Updating partition details...

 

[FateZero]

That is due to the version of TWRP that gets installed for you to root.
Search for dual recovery in the forums then go to site and follow directions to install. It is very easy.
Once installed you will have a valid TWRP 2.8xx for your device and you can use fastboot to flash to 3.0 TWRP then install the RR-N Rom
If you have a Castor device as I do you may want to wait for the next Rom update. as there is a BT Headset issue for phone calls that I have
been told should be fixed in this next update. It is a great Rom

I have recovery and root but when I try to install a new ROM I get told my device is s z3 and not a z2 (SGP521):

Installing zip file '/external_sd/RR-N-v5.8.3-20170606-castor-Official.zip'
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
I:Zip does not contain SELinux file_contexts file in its root.
I:Legacy property environment initialized.
script aborted: E3004: This package is for device: SGP521,SGP541,SGP551,castor; this device is z3.
E3004: This package is for device: SGP521,SGP541,SGP551,castor; this device is z3.
E:unknown command [log]
Updater process ended with ERROR: 7
I:Legacy property environment disabled.
Error installing zip file '/external_sd/RR-N-v5.8.3-20170606-castor-Official.zip'
Updating partition details...

 

[sab65]

That is due to the version of TWRP that gets installed for you to root.
Search for dual recovery in the forums then go to site and follow directions to install. It is very easy.
Once installed you will have a valid TWRP 2.8xx for your device and you can use fastboot to flash to 3.0 TWRP then install the RR-N Rom
If you have a Castor device as I do you may want to wait for the next Rom update. as there is a BT Headset issue for phone calls that I have
been told should be fixed in this next update. It is a great Rom

Yes, did all that and now I have a boot loop.

 

[FateZero]

Yes, did all that and now I have a boot loop.

Can you get to Recovery now? If so wipe system,data, cache and install Rom from ZIP.

 

[magradd]

It took me a while, but it worked, thanks !

 

[Chris2714]

I have a solution for you. Launch Flashtool, click on the XF icon (the last one in the icons list on the top). When XperiFirm comes in, Select Xperia Z2 Tablet Castor on the left part, then SGP511 Wi-Fi, and select the only 23.5.A.0.575 ROM available for your tablet, the 1281-7858 Taiwan Customized TW one. Click on the 23.5.A.0.575 / R2D field on the right. A download window takes over. Click on Download. When the ROM is downloaded and unpacked ('Downloaded successfully' appears). Click on Close to close the download window. Then, click on the X in XperiFirm's window to kill it. Flashtool will resume its work, which will culminate with the creation of the ftf file.

To install this ROM's kernel only, after selecting flashmode and this ROM, tick all the checkboxes in the exclusion list on the right, including those Misc TA ones on the botton, except the kernel box. Only 'kernel.sin' should remain in the list of components to be flashed. Then, click on Flash.

Hope it works for you.

I tried everything but no result.. Except this method! Thank you very much!! :good: :good:

 

[Chris2714]

I am trying to install custom rom and TWRP's message is that my model is Z3 and stops flash. Do you know why is this hapening? It's TWRP's or kernel's problem? Do i have to flash .291 back before flashing?

 

[casouzaj]

I am trying to install custom rom and TWRP's message is that my model is Z3 and stops flash. Do you know why is this hapening? It's TWRP's or kernel's problem? Do i have to flash .291 back before flashing?

I think it might be due to TWRP. The OP ported this from the Z3 thread. Anyway, it's always a good measure to flash the 291 kernel back, afterwards.

 

[istrait]

Took me a while to to get done.

FYI: I have always liked nut's dual recovery, but it does soft brick the tablet if you install it.

Went and read. Nut Dual Recovery is not comparable with marshmallow.

 

[andromeda1980]

hi guys, my tablet keeps rebooting, tells me that you are about to start in recovery but nothing, it starts normally, I'm going crazy. I followed everything to the letter.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sme2ljgo3e9u8yz/Cattura.JPG?dl=0

 

[ekhalifa]

The links to the kernel files are down. Would be there any way to download them from somewhere else?

 

[Francois76l]

Dear all,
I'm desesperately looking for a recovery on my sgp512 running stock android 6.0.1 (23.5.A.1.291) to be able to install custom rom (AICP 13.1) on my Z2 tablet wifi version.
I'm trying to import my kernel.sin or boot.img here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery but no way something is not working.
My bootloader is unlocked
Maybe someone can help me?...
Thanks for your help

 

[NatsumeNomura]

Nevermind, I just figured it by tried Flashing .291 Customized UK and follow the steps provided on the thread.
At least It Works, Thank you. :good:

 

[ecksdeeay]

SGP521 Release 6.0.1 Build 2.3.5.A.1.291 (had a crazy boot loop and touch not work properly after having this tab for a while, fix is below and using this OP:good

• downgraded the kernel with the .575 RU one
• used this OP tool and booted into TWRP and flashed the fixed boot loop SuperSU zip
• then flashed PRF with my stock UK 291.ftf, dummy SU zip and RECV4 bundled in the PRFcreator from within TWRP.
• TWRP survives with root