Wanna check before rooting

[das.dian24]

HI there. Im new to experia device. just got some things to ask before I proceed on rooting my device.

My device info:
Device: d6503
Firmware: 4.4.4 (23.0.1.A.0.167)
Customization number: 1281-4652 (Germany)
BTW, im using the device here at Philippines, and its working fine

My questions are:
1. Im gonna downgrade to 4.4.2, which firmware should I flash? uhm the one easier to root
2. Is it safe to flash firmwares meant for other countries?will it still work here on our country?i
3.1 more thing, if I flash a branded firmware will I get simlock?

Thanks in advance..


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[Envious_Data]

1. 314 because this is rootable

2. yes/no, D6503 on D6502 means wifi and mobile data wont work

3. doesnt matter what country, can be flashed across any Z2

3.1 - im not sure but id exclude the simlock file in flashtool before flashing a FTF

 

[das.dian24]

1. 314 because this is rootable

2. yes/no, D6503 on D6502 means wifi and mobile data wont work

3. doesnt matter what country, can be flashed across any Z2

3.1 - im not sure but id exclude the simlock file in flashtool before flashing a FTF

thank you..

gonna downgrade,root,and flash exiztienz rom..

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[Envious_Data]

thank you..

gonna downgrade,root,and flash exiztienz rom..

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Dont forget to flash a FTF excluding everything but kernel, that matches the base versoon of Existenz.

 

[das.dian24]

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Dont forget to flash a FTF excluding everything but kernel, that matches the base versoon of Existenz.

Is this right? and oh, do i have to flash the dual recovery flashable zip after flashing a custom rom?

 

[Envious_Data]

Is this right? and oh, do i have to flash the dual recovery flashable zip after flashing a custom rom?

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To keep recovery, yes

 

[das.dian24]

To keep recovery, yes

I exlcuded:
bootbundle
partition
TA
FOTA
baseband
system
elabel

I unticked kernel.

am i in the right path?

 

[Envious_Data]

I exlcuded:
bootbundle
partition
TA
FOTA
baseband
system
elabel

I unticked kernel.

am i in the right path?

Yup, kernel needs to match the rom

 

[das.dian24]

Yup, kernel needs to match the rom

hoo atlast the image on my older post appeared haha..thank you so much..After I finished downloading the rom, will be flashing..

Edit: oh i ticked no final verification & reset customizations. Is that alright?