[Q] How to root 4.0.2.A.368 - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am using Xperia play with unlocking BL, 4.0.A.2.368.
How to root my Play?

kaew said:
I am using Xperia play with unlocking BL, 4.0.A.2.368.
How to root my Play?
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You search. Thats how you do it

How to root 4.0.2.A.368
I can not get way to root my play.
Please teach me, if you know.

I was searching and the only way I found is the ota method. But i dont have OTA here. BTW if any one know trackID works on unlocked boot-loaders now?

Assuming you have 4.0.2.A.368 STOCK, it MUST be stock, then go here and follow the instructions. I mean you could have found it yourself but I really dislike when people send others straight to the search bar. It's no help.
yohandesilva1 said:
I was searching and the only way I found is the ota method. But i dont have OTA here. BTW if any one know trackID works on unlocked boot-loaders now?
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I have it rooted and trackID does not work. Shame as I absolutely love the app.

El_Colombiano said:
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I have it rooted and trackID does not work. Shame as I absolutely love the app.
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No cant be cz I have root and its working maybe you have unlocked the boot-loader then it wont work.

yohandesilva1 said:
I was searching and the only way I found is the ota method. But i dont have OTA here. BTW if any one know trackID works on unlocked boot-loaders now?
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If you use the paid method of bootloader unlock rather that the official one. You dont loose DRM certificates or ability to OTA update

AndroHero said:
If you use the paid method of bootloader unlock rather that the official one. You dont loose DRM certificates or ability to OTA update
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There is a paid version?

El_Colombiano said:
There is a paid version?
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PM Alejandrissimo he will give you deatails of his remote unlock method. I think it costs about 15GBP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=3484087

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Questions, about root.

I've been playing with the thought root or not root, but i'll need to know this few things before taking the final decision.
If i root 2.3.3, will i then still be able to get 2.3.4 and or 4.0 when it comes out, if se will support 4.0.
what does the 4.0.a features have that the 3.0.1.a doesn't have? and what is the difference.
And how easy 10/10 is it to update a rooted phone.
Thats all, i wanna know.
Search is your friend, but anyways...
Unless you have an unlocked/unlockable bootloader, you cannot root v2.3.3 directly.
Rooting doesn't affect updates as long as you don't remove any system files/apps.
e.g. Updating a rooted Rogers phone:
New features: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199597
There's practically no risk since you can always restore the phone to stock using the FlashTool or PC Companion.
Okay, danke. Youve got your thanks up.
BluechipJ said:
Search is your friend, but anyways
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+1 These questions have been asked so many times.
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But what about, if i just want to uninstall bloatware can i then just like unlock the bootloader?
Marzvinet said:
But what about, if i just want to uninstall bloatware
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Root and remove it, no need to unlock the BL - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650

root access without touching the bootloader?

basically im wondering how to get free games and will the fpse work without root as my bootloader status is set to no and cannot be unlocked, can i gain root access without touching the bootloader?
nathanmcc said:
basically im wondering how to get free games and will the fpse work without root as my bootloader status is set to no and cannot be unlocked, can i gain root access without touching the bootloader?
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1) We do not Pirate on XDA you Should be banned.
2) We are a Community of people Who Just want to Make Our device better.
Piartes are Scum who are Ilegal and annoying this is what kills developers. You should be ashamed Coming here and saying you want free apps. Root Gives only Privaliges to Certain apps. Unlocking the bootloader Means Voiding your Warranty (ROOT voids as well) and Being able to flash Custom ROM/Kernel.
3) Get off of XDA DEVELOPERS WE DO NOT PIRATE WE RESPECT PEOPLE. IF YOU PIRATE THEN YOU HAVE NO REASSON TO BE HERE AND HAVE A ACCOUNT.
Xperia4life said:
1) We do not Pirate on XDA you Should be banned.
2) We are a Community of people Who Just want to Make Our device better.
Piartes are Scum who are Ilegal and annoying this is what kills developers. You should be ashamed Coming here and saying you want free apps. Root Gives only Privaliges to Certain apps. Unlocking the bootloader Means Voiding your Warranty (ROOT voids as well) and Being able to flash Custom ROM/Kernel.
3) Get off of XDA DEVELOPERS WE DO NOT PIRATE WE RESPECT PEOPLE. IF YOU PIRATE THEN YOU HAVE NO REASSON TO BE HERE AND HAVE A ACCOUNT.
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Agreed
Sent from my big buff bad ass Xperia play
nathanmcc said:
basically im wondering how to get free games
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Google Play has lots of them, take a look
and will the fpse work without root as my bootloader status is set to no and cannot be unlocked
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Yes, check it out on Google Play
can i gain root access without touching the bootloader?
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Depends on your firmware. Search and find out.
To everybody else who responded, there is nothing magical about root that lets you pirate.
Sent from my phone, please excuse any Swypos.
totally right there, what i meant by free games was free 3d games that optimise the ps controls on the phone, also ones that didnt need an sd card as i dont get that untill tomorrow.
my firmware is 2.3.4, would i have to pay someone to do it?
nathanmcc said:
totally right there, what i meant by free games was free 3d games that optimise the ps controls on the phone, also ones that didnt need an sd card as i dont get that untill tomorrow.
my firmware is 2.3.4, would i have to pay someone to do it?
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What we need is your Sony specific firmware number, if that is above .62, then yes the only way to root it's too pay someone to unlock your bootloader (iirc, the R800i (one you have?) is a little different than the R800x (one I have))
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paxChristos said:
What we need is your Sony specific firmware number, if that is above .62, then yes the only way to root it's too pay someone to unlock your bootloader (iirc, the R800i (one you have?) is a little different than the R800x (one I have))
my build number is 4.0.2A.0.42, not too sure if that is it
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nathanmcc said:
paxChristos said:
What we need is your Sony specific firmware number, if that is above .62, then yes the only way to root it's too pay someone to unlock your bootloader (iirc, the R800i (one you have?) is a little different than the R800x (one I have))
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my build number is 4.0.2A.0.42, not too sure if that is it
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(same response as the pm I sent you, just putting it out there for anybody else who needs it)
Yes, that's the build number.
You're good, root via the zergRush link in my signature or SuperOneClick (www.shortfuse.org) Both of these roots need a computer (the exploit is located in adb)
Use ZergRush method by DoomLord, an easy toolkit to root your phone without unlocking bootloader if you're on Firmware .42. For .62 you'll have to unlock your bootloader to gain root.
Bit harsh Xperia4life. Plus you dont need root acsess to install an .apk. Anyway, can't you use the CWM installer from the Google Play store, then install the superuser zip from http://androidsu.com/superuser/ ?
XperiaPlayer said:
Bit harsh Xperia4life. Plus you dont need root acsess to install an .apk. Anyway, can't you use the CWM installer from the Google Play store, then install the superuser zip from http://androidsu.com/superuser/ ?
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You need root to install cwm
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paxChristos said:
Google Play has lots of them, take a look
Yes, check it out on Google Play
Depends on your firmware. Search and find out.
To everybody else who responded, there is nothing magical about root that lets you pirate.
Sent from my phone, please excuse any Swypos.
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Actually, there IS a magical root-only app that let's you pirate apps.
Yes, it exists. No, I won't tell you what it's called. I don't promote Warez.
captain67 said:
Actually, there IS a magical root-only app that let's you pirate apps.
Yes, it exists. No, I won't tell you what it's called. I don't promote Warez.
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Touche
That why I stress Google Play Market
captain67 said:
Actually, there IS a magical root-only app that let's you pirate apps.
Yes, it exists. No, I won't tell you what it's called. I don't promote Warez.
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While that is true, you can pirate apps even before you are rooted. Just gotta know where to look. So, yes, pax is correct.

[HELP REQUEST] Safe Stock Rooting (without unlocking BL) 14.5.A.2.270 [Windows 10]

I'm sorry for not being sure where to post this, but I read it on forum rules if not sure to post on General section.
So I have this lovely Z1 Compact " Sadly up-to-date'd " *Yes, I love updates and I have Technology OCD*. Anyways, so I wanted to root this phone (just like all my ol'phones), but the problem here is that this is the first time I deal with Sony's firmwares and I am quite confused to be honest.
Enough with the chit-chating and I will try to make it quick.
1) I just want my Z1C rooted safely without losing my DRM keys or at least a way to back them up! Please remember that my firmware "as stated in title" is 14.5.A.2.270. So if you could help me back up my DRMs or root without unlocking Bootloader, it would be great.
2) Another thing, I am not quite sure about the right way to ROOT my phone with this firmware, like tools and steps to go through. (If you can give me a guide and links for that as well, I would be more than thankful. I am sorry I don't wanna break my phone)
~Thankies from Cereal_
this works just fine and it is exactly what you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...al/lollipop-rooted-xperia-z1-compact-t3177659
eumanoid said:
this works just fine and it is exactly what you need.
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Thanks, but does this keep my DRM Keys intact ?
Cereal_ said:
Thanks, but does this keep my DRM Keys intact ?
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Drm keys will be untouched since this is for locked bootloader. You will only lose drm keys when you unlock bootloader.
eumanoid said:
this works just fine and it is exactly what you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...al/lollipop-rooted-xperia-z1-compact-t3177659
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Latest king root doesn't work with 5.1, but one user says they got older version to work.
levone1 said:
Latest king root doesn't work with 5.1, but one user says they got older version to work.
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It worked with 5.0.2 but thanks

Xperia z5 premium root access

Hellou! I am new here, but straight to the point! I just picked up a z5p and i wanna root it asap. I updated it to the latet update cus on yt there was some talking about the update, they said it fixes some overheating issues. How is the root developement going? Has anyone found a simple easy way? I really wanna switch to my z5p ,but if its not rooted no way. I have a rooted z3 and i simply cant have a phone without root. I am not a pro on android. Ive used ios for 5 years. Allways jailbroken, theres not a single thing i dont know about ios, thats one thing i cant say about android. I know alot more than the basics of rooting an android, but probably for most of the users here im a noob lol. So needing help asap! Thx to everyone who answers!! :good:
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3255039
ZohabK said:
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3255039
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But mate heard that that can bootlooop your stuff..
masaforce said:
But mate heard that that can bootlooop your stuff..
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worked for me, no bootloop. but you need to unlock the bootloader first, there is a guide on sonys dev site just google it
ZohabK said:
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3255039
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claesr said:
worked for me, no bootloop. but you need to unlock the bootloader first, there is a guide on sonys dev site just google it
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Btw i heard that it will disable or make some sony features like lag or not work? And camera would be bad wtf but have u had any problems??
masaforce said:
Btw i heard that it will disable or make some sony features like lag or not work? And camera would be bad wtf but have u had any problems??
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I haven't tried this method.. I just posted it to answer your question.. Personally I wouldn't root using this method because I don't want to unlock my boot loader since you lose DRM-keys (TA Partition) and yes that will affect the low-light camera quality etc... Don't know about lag, but you'll definitely lose some of the premium feel....
If I was you and I didn't want to lose any of the things mentioned above, I would probably wait to see a new method to root without unlocking the bootloader. (Root for locked bootloader) that way you don't lose DRM KEYS and can make a backup of the TA Partition..
ZohabK said:
I haven't tried this method.. I just posted it to answer your question.. Personally I wouldn't root using this method because I don't want to unlock my boot loader since you lose DRM-keys (TA Partition) and yes that will affect the low-light camera quality etc... Don't know about lag, but you'll definitely lose some of the premium feel....
If I was you and I didn't want to lose any of the things mentioned above, I would probably wait to see a new method to root without unlocking the bootloader. (Root for locked bootloader) that way you don't lose DRM KEYS and can make a backup of the TA Partition..
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Lol i allready unlocked, there was simply no instructions for how to do it on a mac so i made everything up my self in 1hour 30mins as watching titanic lol.. Btw is there anyway to lock it again? Or will locking it fix any of the issues mentioned above? Yeah i would like to root with bootloader locked too but i wanna root asap.. But im waiting for androplus or someone to answer on that thread before i brick my 1000$ phone. And my camera is fine tho. It is great pics look better than before lol
ZohabK said:
I haven't tried this method.. I just posted it to answer your question.. Personally I wouldn't root using this method because I don't want to unlock my boot loader since you lose DRM-keys (TA Partition) and yes that will affect the low-light camera quality etc... Don't know about lag, but you'll definitely lose some of the premium feel....
If I was you and I didn't want to lose any of the things mentioned above, I would probably wait to see a new method to root without unlocking the bootloader. (Root for locked bootloader) that way you don't lose DRM KEYS and can make a backup of the TA Partition..
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By the way i was surprised that my phone factory resetted when i unlocked the bootloader. Sony dev site said nothing about a factory reset
masaforce said:
Lol i allready unlocked, there was simply no instructions for how to do it on a mac so i made everything up my self in 1hour 30mins as watching titanic lol.. Btw is there anyway to lock it again? Or will locking it fix any of the issues mentioned above? Yeah i would like to root with bootloader locked too but i wanna root asap.. But im waiting for androplus or someone to answer on that thread before i brick my 1000$ phone. And my camera is fine tho. It is great pics look better than before lol
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If you unlocked your bootloader then your DRM keys are lost forever.. And there is no way you can get that back even if you lock the bootloader again.. Everything mentioned earlier is lost forever and can't be accessed back ..
ZohabK said:
If you unlocked your bootloader then your DRM keys are lost forever.. And there is no way you can get that back even if you lock the bootloader again.. Everything mentioned earlier is lost forever and can't be accessed back ..
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So what? Where do I need those ****ty keys anyway lol, and camera quality looks better than ever :/
masaforce said:
So what? Where do I need those ****ty keys anyway lol, and camera quality looks better than ever :/
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I answered your question about getting everything back if you lock it again.. There's no need to be rude.
ZohabK said:
I answered your question about getting everything back if you lock it again.. There's no need to be rude.
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Im not rude? I just said that my experiene has not changed at all after unlocking bl
masaforce said:
By the way i was surprised that my phone factory resetted when i unlocked the bootloader. Sony dev site said nothing about a factory reset
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it says it very clear that you phone will be as it was shipped from the factory,and you should make backup before you unlock bl
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does Google Pay work with root ?

been using my phone as locked bootloader for a while now. thinking of rooting again but convenience of google pay is something i do not want to lose. does google pay work with unlocked bootloader?
thanks.
Yes - This guide is still working for me.
gnomish said:
Yes - This guide is still working for me.
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Or specifically this post if you are using Magisk module

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