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Cannot boot to bootloader, fastboot or recovery
I have Sony Xperia Z2 with Cyanogenmod 1220150305 I cannot boot into any recovery based applications. I have tried with the phone off and the down and up volume buttons, I have tried with apps that reboot to recovery, I have tried with the advanced power button on CM, I have tried with adb reboot bo...
I have Sony Xperia Z2 with Cyanogenmod 1220150305
I cannot boot into any recovery based applications.
I have tried with the phone off and the down and up volume buttons, I have tried with apps that reboot to recovery, I have tried with the advanced power button on CM, I have tried with adb reboot bootloader/recovery and I have tried by just trying to install an update from the CM Updater.
What do I do to get this into Recovery? Otherwise the phone is fine, but it now means I can never update the phone ever again which I am not happy about as this version of CM12 is not great.
mansonitefirefox
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Mar 12, 2015, 10:21 AM
• Last activity: Mar 13, 2025, 07:05 PM
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How can I get root or TWRP without being able to enter any recovery?
I have a phone running Android Marshmallow (6) and apps constantly crash. Most apps I would like to use do not support Android 6. I would like to update to a custom ROM or a newer version. - adb and fastboot work - fastboot mode and recovery mode do not work - the device does not have too How can I...
I have a phone running Android Marshmallow (6) and apps constantly crash. Most apps I would like to use do not support Android 6. I would like to update to a custom ROM or a newer version.
- adb and fastboot work
- fastboot mode and recovery mode do not work
- the device does not have too
How can I proceed? I find it's sort of chicken and egg problem with no recovery and no root. To be clear, I can't even get into stock recovery. The phone is Xperia Z2. Flashtool works but I can't find any newer versions of FTF files.
slipslop3
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Apr 18, 2022, 09:35 AM
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How to disable Xperia Z2 burst mode?
Almost every time I take a picture by camera hardkey, burst mode is activated automatically although I released the key immediately. I don't expect such a short press to activate burst mode. Therefore, a new folder for the burst series is created. Most of those folders have only 1 photo and those ph...
Almost every time I take a picture by camera hardkey, burst mode is activated automatically although I released the key immediately. I don't expect such a short press to activate burst mode. Therefore, a new folder for the burst series is created. Most of those folders have only 1 photo and those photos even have the same name. All of that make photo managing and syncing really frustrated.
How can I disable that feature? I don't want to disable burst mode completely.
phuclv
(356 rep)
Jul 11, 2015, 07:09 AM
• Last activity: Apr 1, 2022, 11:02 AM
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How to disable PIN lock in android device without touching it
My android phone _(Sony Xperia Z2)_ has a PIN lock, and now the screen is broken, everything is working fine **except touch**, I can't do anything because I can't unlock the phone because I can't press the buttons to unlock it. So is there a way I can unlock the phone with? Even if the touch isn't w...
My android phone _(Sony Xperia Z2)_ has a PIN lock, and now the screen is broken, everything is working fine **except touch**, I can't do anything because I can't unlock the phone because I can't press the buttons to unlock it. So is there a way I can unlock the phone with? Even if the touch isn't working I can use the phone with Google Assistant.
PS: My phone doesn't have root.
Azzam Alsharafi
(135 rep)
Nov 28, 2018, 11:15 AM
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How to find out firmware
How does one determine what firmware they are using? I've looked in settings -> about phone and can't find it. I know I'm using Android 5.1.1 and have CM.
How does one determine what firmware they are using? I've looked in settings -> about phone and can't find it. I know I'm using Android 5.1.1 and have CM.
Celeritas
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Jun 16, 2015, 08:39 AM
• Last activity: Jul 19, 2019, 08:15 PM
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Update a rooted Android phone from 4.4 to newer version
I have a rooted sony xperia Z2 with Android 4.4.4 Is it possible to update the phone to a newer Android version and still have root permissions?
I have a rooted sony xperia Z2 with Android 4.4.4
Is it possible to update the phone to a newer Android version and still have root permissions?
sirzento
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May 7, 2019, 04:02 PM
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phone stuck in boot loop after flashing new (stock) rom
I just flashed a new firmware and when the phone starts, it shows the android logo and restarts. It's stuck in a boot loop. How can I fix this?
I just flashed a new firmware and when the phone starts, it shows the android logo and restarts. It's stuck in a boot loop. How can I fix this?
Celeritas
(1803 rep)
Sep 25, 2016, 08:16 AM
• Last activity: Dec 15, 2018, 05:01 PM
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Xperia Z2 D6502 can't reboot into recovery
I've searched everywhere, from XDA to Android Enthusiasts and hit a deadend every time. I have a rooted 17.1.2.A.0.314 Kitkat based Xperia Z2. I downgraded the firmware to root it so that I could install a pre-rooted version of the latest Marshmallow ROM via recovery..which doesn't work. I installed...
I've searched everywhere, from XDA to Android Enthusiasts and hit a deadend every time. I have a rooted 17.1.2.A.0.314 Kitkat based Xperia Z2. I downgraded the firmware to root it so that I could install a pre-rooted version of the latest Marshmallow ROM via recovery..which doesn't work.
I installed XZDualRecovery and later TWRP but when I trigger a reboot to recovery, it doesn't work and the phone restarts normally.
I have tried the button press combos (press volume down during bootup when the light is red, use
adb and fastboot,use the NDRUtils app to trigger reboot to recovery..nothing works.
What do I do?
Rex
(818 rep)
Apr 27, 2016, 11:13 AM
• Last activity: Mar 27, 2018, 06:05 PM
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Disable annoying full screen call notification
So i have a kit-kat 4.4.4 on an xperia z2. all incoming calls show a full screen notification whether i like it or not, even during an non interruptable full screen activity. on iphones and windows phones it is possible to change the full screen mode into a notification on the notifications bar, whi...
So i have a kit-kat 4.4.4 on an xperia z2.
all incoming calls show a full screen notification whether i like it or not, even during an non interruptable full screen activity.
on iphones and windows phones it is possible to change the full screen mode into a notification on the notifications bar, which will also be possible in android 5 from what i have heard.
is it possible to achieve the same in android 4.4? or even if there is any app for that it would be great...
note: i prefer not to root my device if its possible.
thanks alot in advance guys, this thing can really get on my nerves sometimes, you know when you cant answer but cant hung up either? and just have to wait it out till the call ends...
Banana
(103 rep)
Feb 20, 2015, 08:59 AM
• Last activity: Feb 24, 2017, 11:25 AM
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Removing unused google apps
I installed a custom ROM and flashed [Open Gapps Aroma][1]. I was excited by the options to remove or exclude various features I never use (such as Google's calculator, Google Books, Google's clock, stock wallpaper etc) but unfortunately the installer had a bug and would only work if I installed eve...
I installed a custom ROM and flashed Open Gapps Aroma . I was excited by the options to remove or exclude various features I never use (such as Google's calculator, Google Books, Google's clock, stock wallpaper etc) but unfortunately the installer had a bug and would only work if I installed everything.
How do I completely remove google apps that I don't need?
Celeritas
(1803 rep)
Sep 27, 2016, 10:50 AM
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Cannot start into recovery
I did have dual recovery but after bricking the phone had to flash new FTF file. Ever since, I am unable to reboot into recovery. I've tried turning on the phone and pressing the volume up and volume down buttons but it just starts normally. I tried `adb reboot recovery` same thing. I have root on t...
I did have dual recovery but after bricking the phone had to flash new FTF file. Ever since, I am unable to reboot into recovery. I've tried turning on the phone and pressing the volume up and volume down buttons but it just starts normally. I tried
adb reboot recovery same thing. I have root on the phone. I also tried flashing a new recovery through adb but it fails with an error message.
Celeritas
(1803 rep)
Sep 26, 2016, 01:04 AM
• Last activity: Sep 26, 2016, 08:46 PM
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Does rooting a SONY Xperia Z2 remove SONY specific features?
Dear Android Enthusiasts, I'd like to root my new SONY Xperia Z2, but feeling a bit unsure about that I may loose SONY specific features. I'm new to Android (switched from iOS) and don't know how deep the SONY Android UI/Skin is integrated in the system. So I'm talking about noice-cancelling headpho...
Dear Android Enthusiasts,
I'd like to root my new SONY Xperia Z2, but feeling a bit unsure about that I may loose SONY specific features. I'm new to Android (switched from iOS) and don't know how deep the SONY Android UI/Skin is integrated in the system. So I'm talking about noice-cancelling headphones, camera app, Xperia Lounge, ... Am I able to install and use these apps after routing?
In addition I got some other questions dedicated to this topic:
- As if rooting does not fulfill my expectations, can I reliably restore a backup somehow without loosing any data/settings/...?
- Am I right that rooting a device removes its guarantee? (And is there a way around?)
- Is there a good website containing instructions about rooting and downloading sources? (deliberately objective question)
- Am I able to install a pure/vanilla/stock android os on my device?
I know that I may find answers to my questions somewhere in the internet (I did search A LOT), but I experienced it's very hard to find reliable answers about the specific device "SONY Xperia Z2".
Sven Finger
(143 rep)
Oct 10, 2014, 01:43 PM
• Last activity: Jul 20, 2016, 07:30 AM
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Voice on calls are too quiet
I got a new phone and sometimes it's hard to hear the person on the other line. Sometimes people say it's hard to hear me. This is a high end phone and I don't think this should be happening. What options are available to change? I've pressed the volume-up arrow to the top when I'm on a call and it'...
I got a new phone and sometimes it's hard to hear the person on the other line. Sometimes people say it's hard to hear me. This is a high end phone and I don't think this should be happening. What options are available to change? I've pressed the volume-up arrow to the top when I'm on a call and it's still too quiet.
What exactly do the options: Speaker voice enhancement, equalizer and microphone noise suppression do?
Celeritas
(1803 rep)
Sep 26, 2014, 09:35 PM
• Last activity: Feb 9, 2016, 08:31 PM
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Rooted Xperia Z2 won't read memory card
Yesterday I connected my phone in mass storage mode to copy photos off the external microSD card and ejected it properly from Windows before disconnecting it. After that it said there was an error on my memory card. Now if I go to storage, it reports that the card exists and is mounted, but cannot r...
Yesterday I connected my phone in mass storage mode to copy photos off the external microSD card and ejected it properly from Windows before disconnecting it. After that it said there was an error on my memory card.
Now if I go to storage, it reports that the card exists and is mounted, but cannot read from it (and so does not display the usage breakup of apps and media the way it does for internal storage)
If I try using ES File Explorer, it too reports that the memory card exists as well as the count of songs and photos, but cannot read any of them. I have only a couple of apps that I had moved to SD card - these show up in the drawer but either fail with an error or cause the phone to freeze.
I am able to view the contents of the memory card if it's connected to Windows in MTP mode, but again cannot read or copy files.
What's going on?
Is there a fix that doesn't involve reformatting the card and losing everything on it?
**Edit** Just put it into a card reader, and it works normally. I'm able to view and open files.
Rex
(818 rep)
Jan 20, 2016, 04:11 AM
• Last activity: Jan 20, 2016, 04:13 PM
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Disable homescreen auto rotation on rooted stock Xperia Z2?
My rooted Xperia Z2 has the latest stock firmware(23.4.A.1.232) and the Xposed framework. I don't know how or where, but now the homescreen also rotates when tilting the phone and I've not found any setting to change it. I have tried Xblast tools from the Xposed repository, it has an option to chang...
My rooted Xperia Z2 has the latest stock firmware(23.4.A.1.232) and the Xposed framework. I don't know how or where, but now the homescreen also rotates when tilting the phone and I've not found any setting to change it. I have tried Xblast tools from the Xposed repository, it has an option to change home screen rotation, but that doesn't work either.
Can this be fixed?
Rex
(818 rep)
Jan 8, 2016, 05:26 AM
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CM 12.1 random restarts
I've got Cyanogenmod 12.1 and it randomly restarts. It seems to only do this when I'm using the phone, for example I've never had it restart when the phone was just sitting unused. Is there anyway I can prevent this or find what's causing it?
I've got Cyanogenmod 12.1 and it randomly restarts. It seems to only do this when I'm using the phone, for example I've never had it restart when the phone was just sitting unused. Is there anyway I can prevent this or find what's causing it?
Celeritas
(1803 rep)
Dec 20, 2015, 03:24 AM
• Last activity: Dec 20, 2015, 12:08 PM
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Change when phone beeps for notifications
My phone makes a lot of noise when it's not in use. I think this is because apps running in the background have experienced an event, like Clash of the Clans. How can I change this? I'd really like to find out what apps just made my phone beep. I'm running Cyanogenmod 12.1 with android 5.1.1 (though...
My phone makes a lot of noise when it's not in use. I think this is because apps running in the background have experienced an event, like Clash of the Clans. How can I change this? I'd really like to find out what apps just made my phone beep. I'm running Cyanogenmod 12.1 with android 5.1.1 (though soon to upgrade to android 6).
Celeritas
(1803 rep)
Oct 17, 2015, 11:40 PM
• Last activity: Oct 19, 2015, 01:52 AM
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How do I fully back up an Xperia Z2 phone?
I'm thinking about moving onto a custom ROM, but I don't want to [permanently lose any DRM keys][1]. How do I go about fully backing up the contents of the phone before mucking around with it? [1]: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/84561/does-rooting-a-sony-xperia-z2-remove-sony-specific-f...
I'm thinking about moving onto a custom ROM, but I don't want to permanently lose any DRM keys . How do I go about fully backing up the contents of the phone before mucking around with it?
lid
(469 rep)
Aug 11, 2015, 10:03 PM
• Last activity: Oct 7, 2015, 09:48 AM
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Forgotten password: How do I disable the screenlock in Sony Xperia Z2?
I have a Sony Xperia Z2 upgraded to Lollipop 5.0 and I forgot my pattern lock. There is no "forgot password" or anything. How can I remove the code or fix it? If there is no solution to my problem, then how do I factory reset the phone.
I have a Sony Xperia Z2 upgraded to Lollipop 5.0 and I forgot my pattern lock. There is no "forgot password" or anything. How can I remove the code or fix it? If there is no solution to my problem, then how do I factory reset the phone.
SHANNA
(1 rep)
Aug 20, 2015, 10:55 PM
• Last activity: Aug 22, 2015, 01:52 PM
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Accidently deleted the device calender? Can I recover or add new?
My device is an Xperia Z2 D6503 running Android 4.4.4. I was using [iCal Import/Export CalDAV](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tk.drlue.icalimportexport) to import `.ical` files into my device calendar. Using this same app, I accidently deleted my device calendar. I cannot see the 'dev...
My device is an Xperia Z2 D6503 running Android 4.4.4. I was using [iCal Import/Export CalDAV](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tk.drlue.icalimportexport) to import
.ical files into my device calendar.
Using this same app, I accidently deleted my device calendar. I cannot see the 'device calendar' anymore in the list of calendars in my phone's default calendar app.
Can I recover this calendar or add a new device calendar? I am guessing iCal app has deleted com.android.calender.
kusallive
(11 rep)
Jul 20, 2015, 01:45 AM
• Last activity: Jul 20, 2015, 01:02 PM
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