Install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow On Sony Xperia Z2

Sony Xperia Z2 gets Paranoid based on AOSP Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, inside it you will have Android M wallpapers. Not only that there are Adblocker and Ambient Screen backlight too.

The developers have made it stable and smooth to make their project deserves to be daily ROM.

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If you are interested with Paranoid Android 6.0.1 then you are welcomed to flash it. Follow the instructions on this post to achieve that.

But keep in mind that your existing warranty will be nullified once the ROM is fully installed.

Preconditions.

• Your Sony Xperia Z2 is rooted already.
• Your Sony Xperia Z2 is already in bootloader unlocked stage. (Learn to unlock bootloader of Sony Xperia)
• Your Sony Xperia Z2 is already powered with CWM recovery.
• This ROM is made only for Sony Xperia Z2. Don't try it if yours is not.
• The ROM doesn't come with Google apps, therefore we will install them separately.
• Be sure to create necessary backups before proceeding.
• Enable USB debugging mode of your Sony Xperia Z2.
• Your device's warranty will be voided.

Keep in mind that InstallAndroidROM.co.uk should not be asked for responsibility for any damages or bricks as the possible results after or during the ROM flashing processes.

Now you need to download the ROM zip file and save it to an easy place to find like Desktop on your PC.

• Paranoid Android 6.0.1 ROM ROM.zip.
• Google apps.

Instructions to install Paranoid Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow ROM on Sony Xperia Z2.

1. Now you must transfer all the zip file from your PC to your Sony Xperia Z2.
2. After that, you can disconnect your device from computer.
3. You need to enter to the CWM recovery mode now. 
4. Once you are inside the CWM recovery mode, just choose the Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
   
   
5. And then select the Wipe Cache Partition. And select the Wipe Dalvik Cache.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Finally you need to select the Install Zip From SD Card -> Choose Zip From SD Card to find the ROM zip file you previously transferred to your Sony Xperia Z2. Flash the zip file now.
   
   
   
   
   
7. Repeat the above step to flash the Google Apps. Once done, just choose *****Go Back***** -> Reboot System Now.
   
   
8. Your device will be rebooting.
9. Done. You are now a happy Paranoid ROM user.

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You can verify by simply going to Settings -> About phone to find out what's ROM installed on your device.

Update Sony Xperia Firmware Offline With Flashtool (Guides)

Update Sony Xperia firmware offline with Flashtool (guides). Today I would like to share a very useful information for all Sony Xperia users, if you haven't heard the name Flashtool, then you will know what it is.

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Flashtool is a handy software that allows you to flash Sony firmware offline. Unlike the OTA method, using Flashtool you don't need any internet connection.

And Flashtool is offering so many benefits for any Sony Xperia users, the benefits you will not find on other upgrading methods such as Over The Air or any other similar utilities. And to get the clearer pictures here is a list of the benefits.

• You can repeatedly flash firmware -- but you need to firstly have a firmware stored on your PC.
• You can perform firmware flashing even your device's is in bootloop condition.
• You can update your Sony Xperia offline.

So how to use Flashtool?

If you don't have flashtool, you can grab it via this link and then store it on your computer, and stick with this post to follow the whole tutorials.

Preconditions.

• A working Windows computer.
• A USB cable to connect your Sony Xperia to computer.
• Enable Android USB debugging mode.
• Power off your Sony Xperia.
• Backup any data you regard important, because updating to any firmware will cause you lose your data, so properly backup your data.
• Your Sony Xperia device should already be unlocked.
• Follow the guides entirely without skipping anything.

How to flash Sony firmware using Flashtool on any Sony Xperia devices?

Step 1. You need to have a Sony Xperia firmware first, for that you can search on the internet, but I suggest you to browse the XDA developer forums as start. The firmware file has .FTF extension.

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Step 2. Once you have the firmware downloaded, put it on the firmware folder inside the Flashtool.

Step 3. Then open the flashtool from your PC.

Step 4. Click the thunder icon.

Step 5. And then choose Flashmode.

Step 6. Now you will be told to select which firmware you wish to install, if you have found one, then select that firmware by clicking on it two times or just click Flash button on the buttom, and then wait till a popup message comes like this.

Step 7. Just press Volume Down on your device while you connect it to your PC using a USB cable.

Then wait till the flashing process done, after it's done, disconnect the USB cable and then power on your device.

If you think the processes are to difficult to follow then you still can go to online ways like OTA.

That's it! You have successfully followed all the required steps to update Sony Xperia firmware offline with Flashtool guides. Congratulations!

Root Sony Xperia M2 Dual D2303 Easily

To achieve the goals of having a phone that regards us as a master, not just a guest, then rooting it is an undisputed action to do. We can place this or that, and remove this and that if we can access the root system of our Android powered phone. Now since the rooting process is a lot easier compared before then most of us prefer to root.

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And if you are a Sony Xperia M2 Dual D2303 user, then you are welcomed to follow the full instructions written on this post. However, you need to firstly sure that your Xperia M2 Dual model is D2303. Check it by going to Settings -> About phone are.

Preparations.

• Be sure you make necessary backups over your precious data.
• Be sure you already know that rooting is not a recommended action by Sony, if your warranty is still valid, then it will be nullified by rooting.
• Enable your device's USB debugging mode first. Don't know how to do it? Then read the full instructions from here.
• Again, do not at least to think about rooting your phone, if you are unsure whether your device model is D2303.
• And do not skip any step written on the tutorials section follow them as a whole.
• Prepare your Windows computer and USB cable as we will need them.
• Good luck guys and be serious.

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How to root Sony Xperia M2 Dual D2303 easily.

1. Now download the CF-auto root package from this page and save to your PC.
2. When it's fully downloaded, then plug your phone to computer using your USB cable.
3. When your phone's connected successfully to PC then transfer the downloaded file to your Xperia M2 sdcard.
   
   
4. When it's done, then unplug your phone from USB cable.
5. Then turn your phone off and then boot into the recovery mode.
6. Within the recovery mode, choose install zip from SD card -> choose zip from SD card and then select the root file you transferred previously to begin the rooting / flashing procedures.
   
   
   
   
   
7. When done, go back to main recovery menu, then choose reboot system now.
   
   

Your phone will reboot, during the process it loads the root packages to complete the installation, so enjoy because now you are the master.

Three Methods To Hard Reset Sony Xperia Z

When we encounter errors and issues toward our smartphone, we don't know how to fix it, don't plonk it. You can perform a hard reset to fix problems such as bootloop, lag, battery drain, force close errors, screen freeze, and other issues that prevent you to use your device like you use to.

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And today we will guide you to perform a hard reset action on Sony Xperia Z series.

Things to note.

1. Remember this action will entirely wipe out your data, except those who came preinstalled from your device's manufacturers or carrier.
2. Thus to avoid you are suffering of losing your precious data, I highly recommend you to firstly make necessary backups, do not skip this one.
3. Again the errors or issues you wish to get rid off can be done with simply performing a hard reset or factory reset.

We will offer a three most used methods to perform a hard reset on Sony Xperia Z. And these methods can be applied on all Xperia Z series or models.

Do not be stranger to also read about how to unlock bootloader on any Sony Xperia devices.

Once you finished the procedures you will have a device with original settings like when you bought it for the first time.

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First method to hard reset Sony Xperia Z using Settings.

1. Power on your device.
   
2. Then head to Settings -> Backup & reset -> Factory Data Reset -> Reset Phone -> Erase everything.
   
3. Confirm the action to start the hard reset process.

The above is the method done direcly from our phone's settings. The second one is done via recovery.

Second method to hard Reset Sony Xperia Z via Recovery.

This method is a bit complicate as it requires you to access recovery mode of your Android Xperia Z device. The steps as follow.

1. Now turn on your device if it's off.
2. Then when a LED light become pink, then immediately press Volume Don or Up repeatedly.
3. When you are on the Recovery Mode. Select the Wipe  Data / Factory Reset. Use Volume keys to navigate and Power / Volume Up to select the option.
   
   
4. Select the Yes -- delete all user data using Volume Up / Power.
5. Then select Reboot System Now to restart your Sony Xperia Z.

Third method to hard reset Sony Xperia Z via dial up.

The third method is the easiest one to bring back your Sony Xperia Z to its manufacturer's settings.

1. Open the phone app from your Sony Xperia Z.
2. Then type the following combination keys; *#*#7378423#*#*.
3. Then dial up.
4. You will get a menu, within it you need to select customization settings and then the reset customization.
5. Confirm from the notification saying "data will be cleared and factory data reset will perform".
6. Confirm it by pressing reset customization and reboot.
7. So patient for the process to be done.

That's it guys you have now able to make a factory or hard reset that you can use anytime you need in the future.

Update Xperia Z2 To Android 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop

Update Sony Xperia Z2 to Android 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop. Currently Sony is pushing the Android Lollipop v23.1.A.1.28 through OTA system update for the Sony Xperia Z2 phones. The firmware brings plenty of improvements, features and bug-fixes. It's recommended for all the said device users to grab it right away once it's available on their device.

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However for all rooted Xperia Z2 users, a bad news, there is no chance for them to enjoy the classic Android update procedure such as OTA. When the root access was made available for the device, the OTA utility was also disabled. Thus for these kind of users, they need to take the manual installations in order to bring the Android Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 to their device.

No worry, because there is a custom ROM available to be flashed on all rooted Sony Xperia Z2 phone. Remember this is not actually a custom ROM, it's a stock firmware wrapped in the zip file that will not only deliver to you a pure and complete Android stock firmware (v23.1.A.1.28), it's also a pre-rooted that means it brings a supersu within, you will also install that Chainfire root app as well inside the firmware package.

You will also get a dual custom image custom recovery images once the firmware is running. If you are interested, then the post you are now reading covering the complete guides to flash the firmware with all its goodies to your phone.

But be sure you firstly read the preconditions section it is good start before performing any unofficial operations like this.

Preconditions.

• The flashing tutorials and the firmware is only for the Sony Xperia Z2 with D6503 as its model.
• Activate your developer options and then enable Android USB debugging mode of your phone.
• Of course you need to firstly make backup over your existing data stored in your phone.
• Do not skip any step, could turn your phone into brick if there is a skipped step, remember that.
• Be sure your device's battery power is above %50.
• Remember that your Xperia Z2 should already be rooted with a custom recovery installed.
• Make sure your computer and your USB cable are ready to be used.
• Perform the instructions here with all the risks are yours to take.
• Good luck guys.

How to update Sony Xperia Z2 to Android 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop

Download

• Download Android v23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop update for the Sony Xperia Z2 D6503 (1.26GB).

Do not unzip the file. Simply download it and save it to your computer. Preferable to save it on Desktop.

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Instructions to manually install the official Android 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop firmware on Sony Xperia Z2 D6503.

1. Now transfer the zip file from your computer to your phone internal storage.
2. And afterward, unplug your phone from computer.
3. Power off your phone then boot into the recovery mode.
4. Inside the recovery mode, perform a Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
   
   
5. Then select Wipe Cache Partition, continued with performing the Wipe Dalvik Cache from the Advanced menu.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Now Install Zip From SD Card followed with Choose Zip From SD Card to further find the zip file transferred phone internal storage. To flash the firmware zip file to your phone.
   
   
   
   
   
7. Use *****Go Back***** option when done, then reboot your smartphone using Reboot System Now option.
   
   
8. Once your phone finished rebooting, you can verify what's firmware running your phone through About phone, done.

Well done my friend you have flashed Android Lollipop v23.1.A.1.28 on Sony Xperia Z2 phone.

Easily Root Sony Xperia Z1 And Xperia Z1 Compact

There is an easy root method released to root both Sony Xperia Z1 and Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, the rooting tool we are talking about it's developed by a recognized developer of XDA forum, Munjeni. It's a one click root based tool so you are right the process will be simple and easy. Without your notice your either Xperia Z1 or Xperia Z1 Compact will be rooted.

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The reason we are rooting our Android based smartphone is simply to enjoy a bigger freedom for using, playing and optimizing our phone. In a rooted phone we can install any tweaks, custom ROMs, and KERNELS and also custom recovery image too. In order to achieve the better excitements, experiences and performances of our device.

It is also a road to be undergo if we are wishing to uninstall the pre-installed software we don't need that are planted by the manufactures. So with all the abilities promised by a rooted device, it's not surprising people are intrigued to root their device.

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And if you're too, then you can follow the full instructions here to root your Sony Xperia Z1 or Xperia Z1 Compact.

Preconditions.

• Of course this rooting process will nullify your device's warranty. That means if in the future your phone need a repair, Sony will not give a free service, you will be charged with amount of money.
• Make sure you make backups over your existing data before proceeding.
• Do not skip any step you are recommended to follow on the instructions area below.
• You also need to firstly enable USB debugging mode of your Sony Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 phone.
• A computer and a USB cable is needed to download the root tool and then transfer it to your phone's internal storage.
• Do not forget to have a sufficient battery power before performing the rooting procedures.

Remember nobody is forcing you to root your smartphone, therefore you have fully understood, that all the risks that may happen after or during the process are yours to take.

How to root Sony Xperia Z1 and Sony Xperia Z1 very easy with one click root method

Download.

• Download newroot.exe 30.69MB.

Instructions.

• Now unzip the zip file of the root tool you downloaded earlier to your PC. The unzipping process will give you a folder.
• Now connect your phone to computer.
• Then inside the root folder, run the newstoot.exe file.
• And then check this option check this to root your phone option.
• The rooting process will then begin.
• Wait till the entire processes are done.

When your phone is fully rooted you can then unplug your phone from computer and then reboot it to complete the process.

How To Unlock Bootloader Of Any Sony Devices

How to unlock bootloader of any Sony devices. Sony has provided a dedicated page to unlock bootloader of their products, and open the invitation for anyone with any Sony Xperia flagships to utilize the site in order to unlock their device's bootloader.

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Sony has listened the scream of the vocal minority that demand a full control over what software should be running on their devices, not just what have been specifically designed by the manufacturer for their devices.

When our device's bootloader is unlocked then we can flash the custom ROM, that's the reason we root our device, to grab any decent ROM running on to replace the stock firmware. And it's only possible if the phone's bootloader is unlocked. So leave the though of picking the best modified ROM behind if your bootloader is still locked.

Notes.

• This activity is not for a standard user, Sonny recommends you to not apply this as the company has provided great software experiences that have underwent the rigorously tests before they are officially released.
• Your warranty may be voided. Both warranty from Sony and operators can be nullified by performing the unlock bootloader activity. Therefore you may be charged a significant fee for the service you need in the future.
• Risks. You might end up bricking your phone if your decision to unlock its bootloader to flash a custom ROM to your phone, as this kind of ROM may not gone through the series of tests there is a chance you will turn your phone into a brick.
• Before performing the bootloader unlock process, it's highly recommended for you to perform a complete backup over your system as the bootloader unlocking process will trigger the factory reset to which wipe out all device settings, users data, third party apps and other associated data stored in the hardware storage of your device.

If you have fully understood the risks and what to do before performing this action, it's time to get into the full instructions in unlocking bootloader of any Sony devices.

And more thing do not forget to make a necessary backup over your data.

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Instructions to unlock Sony device's bootloader

1. Open the official Sony website that's dedicated to help users to unlock their Sony Xperia device's bootloaders.
2. Scroll down to find the Select your Device then click the Arrow down icon to find your smartphone's model.
   
3. Select your phone model.
   
   • Then dial this *#*#7378423#*#* to get you to the service menu.
   • Now tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. See the report if your phone's bootloader can be unlocked then it will say Yes, then you can go to the next step. But if you get the No answer, that means your device's booltoader can't be unlocked.
4. If your phone can be unlocked, then hit the Continue blue button.
   
5. In the next page you will find an email verification page, in there you need to enter your email address in the provided form, then click on Submit button. 
   
6. Sony will then send you a confirmation email containing a unique link you must click to continue to the next step. So open the email address you just submitted now above, remember the link will expire after being used once and should not be shared to anyone else.
7. Then follow all the necessarry steps on the next page till your Xperia device's bootloader is unlocked.

That's how you need to do to unlock bootloader of any Sony Xperia devices.