Hi i unlocked the bootloader now how i root a 2.3.4 firmware that can't be rooted with the 1 click method?
i've seem some guides but seem incomplete, they look like tips more than a guide.
can anyone help
Find a flashable .zip that flashes the 'su' binary and the superuser apk. ICX's site has one I believe
ok i got his 4 files:
RootXperia.zip
recovery.img
fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar
sony ericsson drivers.rar
is this all i need to root after i unlocked the bootloader?
can someone tell me a small tutorial how to root it please i dont want to risk the phone.
The rootxperia.zip would need to be flashed in the recovery, then voila you're rooted
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I've unlocked the bootloader recently, now i dont know what to do, to have root access... help please.
I've 2.3.4, r800i compilation .69
Finally I installed Jokawild's ROM, but now I can't root it and i don't have wifi, where can i found the modules file? Play-doomkernel-v8- etc...
Busybox says always read-only file system.... and the same with superuser.app help please ...
Dark_AJ9 said:
Finally I installed Jokawild's ROM, but now I can't root it and i don't have wifi, where can i found the modules file? Play-doomkernel-v8- etc...
Busybox says always read-only file system.... and the same with superuser.app help please ...
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hey use rootjokawild.rar to gain full root access. just follow the instructions in the "runme" file. then flash the modules in cwm
How did you unlock the boot loader. This phone is making me mad
u dont need to unlock bootloader to root your phone.. only if u wish to install custom rom, kernel etc..
Hello i've just bought my first android phone but i have a proplem rooting that ver. of android with that build i've tried every thing and every programe that root the phone directly but they dont root (build .62) so i've searched and found that i have to unlock the bootloader so i've unlocked the boot loader but i dont know what to do after that i even dont know what is the bootloader but i've unlocked it so can any body tell me what to do next
THx
PS; I have relocked the bootloader now
Darkomar said:
Hello i've just bought my first android phone but i have a proplem rooting that ver. of android with that build i've tried every thing and every programe that root the phone directly but they dont root (build .62) so i've searched and found that i have to unlock the bootloader so i've unlocked the boot loader but i dont know what to do after that i even dont know what is the bootloader but i've unlocked it so can any body tell me what to do next
THx
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search a prerooted system.img and flash using fastboot, or read this
Since you've unlocked the bootloader first, which you didnt have to do but is a much easier process of rooting your phone if your BL is unlocked
all you need to do is download the rootxperia.zip then put it in the root of the phones SD card and then flash the zip onto your phone using CWM.
Put rootxperia.zip in sd. Hotboot a suiting kernel with cwm. When phone starts booting tap the volume down constantly untill youre in cwm. Then install update and choose the zip in sd
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If I back up my rooted stock 4.0.2.A.0.062 via cwm, then install a different kernel to use a custom ICS rom,
Will it restore my stock Rom AND kernel if I don't like it and choose to restore my backup? Or just the Rom?
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New one click root
This method works for the kernel builds dated before June 3, 2014. Thanks to @geohot. Just download the .apk file from http://towelroot.com/. Install it and run.
After 15 seconds your device will reboot. Then install SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu (extract the Superuser.apk from the /common/ folder) and update SU binaries. And now your device is rooted. I myself tested on 4.4.2 locked bootloader and it worked.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Credits:
@geohot
@DoubleYouPee
@gerickjohn
I know rooting Sony devices is pain in arse. But this is the only method as of now.
>Users who already have a backup of TA, unlock your bootloader and follow from step 8.
>Users whose bootloader can't be unlocked or those who wish not to unlock, follow first three steps, visit this thread to install [NUT]'s dual recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288118
and flash this pre-rooted zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761662
Follow the steps below to root your beloved Sony Xperia ZL.
1. Download the latest version of Flashtool.
http://www.flashtool.net/
2. Flash the 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67) firmware using Flashtool. (You are downgrading just to get the backup of TA partition. You never have to do it again in the future to root newer firmwares. If you are lazy, and don't want the backup of TA, just unlock your bootloader and follow the step 7. and face the consequences)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457856
3. Root this firmware by cubeundcube method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
4. Take a TA partition backup using the link below. This is necessary for relocking your bootloader later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
5. Upgrade to 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230) using Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service (or flash a Kitkat ftf. Search in the forum. You will get it). Don't panic that you've lost root. Read further.
6. Make a ftf file of the update files that you have downloaded, using Flashtool (if you upgraded via PCC or SUS).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
7. Unlock bootloader by visiting this link (take a backup of all your data before unlocking bootloader). (Unlocking bootloader voids warranty. But don't worry you can relock as if it was never unlocked as you have backup of TA)
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
8. Download the super su.zip from Chainfire's website. Save it in SD card of your phone.
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
9. Flash a custom kernel by Gustavo RD78. Enter into the CWM recovery and flash the super su.zip to root your phone and turn off the phone in recovery itself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2762551
10. To get back to stock recovery, use the ftf file you downloaded (or created) at step 5. above and Flash only the kernel and fotakernel.
11. Now relock your bootloader by restoring the TA partition backup you made at step 4. Your phone is rooted now with locked bootloader.
Credits:
@Androxyde
@sanjulgupta
@[NUT]
@RyokoN
https://twitter.com/cubeundcube
@DevShaft
@xl VipeR lx
@Chainfire
@Gustavo RD78
@Cookie Ninja
Did I miss anyone? PM me.
Thanks...
So much work though..
I wish someone could shed some light on whether anyone is even trying to find an easy-root for Z/ZL on 4.3/4.4
I mean I understand it's not flagship anymore but surely it's popular enough??
DoubleYouPee said:
Thanks...
So much work though..
I wish someone could shed some light on whether anyone is even trying to find an easy-root for Z/ZL on 4.3/4.4
I mean I understand it's not flagship anymore but surely it's popular enough??
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Its the same with z1 too. No easy rooting tool is available.
This works really great, thx man !!
Sweet! Thanks.
Thanks!
Wow! Works fine on my Xperia ZL C6502! It's very easy :laugh: Thanks :good:
anagramgenius said:
New one click root
This method works for the kernel builds dated before June 3, 2014. Thanks to @geohot. Just download the .apk file from http://towelroot.com/. Install it and run.
After 15 seconds your device will reboot. Then install SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu (extract the Superuser.apk from the /common/ folder) and update SU binaries. And now your device is rooted. I myself tested on 4.4.2 locked bootloader and it worked.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
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DUDE! Thank you so much! This worked perfectly on mine despite the bootloader lock.
SuperSU claimed the binaries' update failed, but it seems to be working anyway.
Rooted.............awesome
DUDE! Thank you so much! This worked perfectly on mine xperia zl c6502 despite the bootloader lock.
SuperSU claimed the binaries' update failed, but it seems to be working anyway.Thanks man you great
anagramgenius said:
New one click root
This method works for the kernel builds dated before June 3, 2014. Thanks to @geohot. Just download the .apk file from http://towelroot.com/. Install it and run.
After 15 seconds your device will reboot. Then install SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu (extract the Superuser.apk from the /common/ folder) and update SU binaries. And now your device is rooted. I myself tested on 4.4.2 locked bootloader and it worked.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Credits:
@geohot
@DoubleYouPee
@gerickjohn
I know rooting Sony devices is pain in arse. But this is the only method as of now.
>Users who already have a backup of TA, unlock your bootloader and follow from step 8.
>Users whose bootloader can't be unlocked or those who wish not to unlock, follow first three steps, visit this thread to install [NUT]'s dual recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288118
and flash this pre-rooted zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761662
Follow the steps below to root your beloved Sony Xperia ZL.
1. Download the latest version of Flashtool.
http://www.flashtool.net/
2. Flash the 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67) firmware using Flashtool. (You are downgrading just to get the backup of TA partition. You never have to do it again in the future to root newer firmwares. If you are lazy, and don't want the backup of TA, just unlock your bootloader and follow the step 7. and face the consequences)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457856
3. Root this firmware by cubeundcube method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
4. Take a TA partition backup using the link below. This is necessary for relocking your bootloader later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
5. Upgrade to 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230) using Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service (or flash a Kitkat ftf. Search in the forum. You will get it). Don't panic that you've lost root. Read further.
6. Make a ftf file of the update files that you have downloaded, using Flashtool (if you upgraded via PCC or SUS).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
7. Unlock bootloader by visiting this link (take a backup of all your data before unlocking bootloader). (Unlocking bootloader voids warranty. But don't worry you can relock as if it was never unlocked as you have backup of TA)
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
8. Download the super su.zip from Chainfire's website. Save it in SD card of your phone.
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
9. Flash a custom kernel by Gustavo RD78. Enter into the CWM recovery and flash the super su.zip to root your phone and turn off the phone in recovery itself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2762551
10. To get back to stock recovery, use the ftf file you downloaded (or created) at step 5. above and Flash only the kernel and fotakernel.
11. Now relock your bootloader by restoring the TA partition backup you made at step 4. Your phone is rooted now with locked bootloader.
Credits:
@Androxyde
@sanjulgupta
@[NUT]
@RyokoN
https://twitter.com/cubeundcube
@DevShaft
@xl VipeR lx
@Chainfire
@Gustavo RD78
@Cookie Ninja
Did I miss anyone? PM me.
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free ? or mandatory donation?
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free. donate if you would like to
Worked like a charm!! But a question out of the line..
Is it possible to flash custom rom after rooting through this method and then backing up TA and unlock bootloader and again locking bootloader???
Sorry, if the question is vague, but new to android.
Thanks in Advance!
kunalgs said:
Is it possible to flash custom rom after rooting through this method and then backing up TA and unlock bootloader and again locking bootloader???
Sorry, if the question is vague, but new to android.
Thanks in Advance!
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Yes. But lock the bootloader only if you are in stock sony rom(kernel).
CWM/TWRP Recovery
anagramgenius said:
Yes. But lock the bootloader only if you are in stock sony rom(kernel).
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Also, could you please guide me on how to install CWM/TWRP Recovery on ZL 4.4.2 after rooting. I tried to google it but couldn't find a guide for rooted 4.4.2.
kunalgs said:
Also, could you please guide me on how to install CWM/TWRP Recovery on ZL 4.4.2 after rooting. I tried to google it but couldn't find a guide for rooted 4.4.2.
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Search for [NUT] dual revovery.
i love this forum thank u very much!
xperia c3
How to root Xperia c3...help me plz
Hi guys, i just bought Z1 compact and i want to make a root. Is it possible to root the phone with EasyRootTool if i have option bootloader unlock allowed set to NO?
You can use newroot or towelroot or other method
You can have a root without unlocking bootloader. Bootloader unlocking is other thing. If you have unlocked bootloader you can flash custom kernels
mosespl said:
You can use newroot or towelroot or other method
You can have a root without unlocking bootloader. Bootloader unlocking is other thing. If you have unlocked bootloader you can flash custom kernels
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I'm trying to root with EasyRootTools, but with no succes by now. Then I manually downloaded towelroot.apk and superSU zip file. I started towellroot.apk and this apk was successfully installed. SuperSu zip file is unzipped on sd card, and when i run supersu.apk from common folder i get error message 'cannot update su binaries'. How can I update this binaries?
rkovacec said:
I'm trying to root with EasyRootTools, but with no succes by now.
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How can I update this binaries?
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You are at start point as you said. "No success by now"
You must have root, rest is for next steps.
I may be mistaken but EasyRoot is for KK 4.4.
What software do you have on your phone ?
F308 said:
You are at start point as you said. "No success by now"
You must have root, rest is for next steps.
I may be mistaken but EasyRoot is for KK 4.4.
What software do you have on your phone ?
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I have KitKat 4.4.2 with upgrade 14.3.A.0.757. I try almost everything by now and I just can't believe that I have only z1c which can't be rooted. It must be that sometning i'm doing wrong.
I have been following few instructions with very little diffrences, but stil with no result. There is tutorial on techglen site for unlocked bootloader kitkat 4.4.2 with upgrade 14.3.A.0.757. This is one of tutorials that i followed:
Download the latest tr.apk from toweroot com, copy it to your phone and install it. Click on Make it rain. Once rooted, download update supersu zip from download chainfire eu supersu and extract superuser.apk from common folder. Install this on yoru phone. Run superuser.apk and then update binaries through it.
rkovacec said:
It must be that sometning i'm doing wrong.
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That's usually the case.
Hello my friends.
I'm the owner of the Xperia S with awful interface. I know that Sony not going to release the next update of firmware, so I have a question for you. I'd like to have Android 4.4.2 or although 4.3.
I know that i have to Unlock Bootloader that I have to flash my device but unfortunately i have this option locked (attachment). My question is: is there any way to update my Android without bricking my phone?
I will be grateful for any help
No. You're stuck with Sony's 4.1.2, or maybe CM9, of you want.
Sent from my SGP311 using Tapatalk
So if I root my phone there is no way to change android version? I found link on this forum to root XperiaS with locked bootloader
keed said:
So if I root my phone there is no way to change android version? I found link on this forum to root XperiaS with locked bootloader
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There is a old Cyanogenmod ROM for locked bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593806
Read carefully, I didn't test it and of course there is always a chance to brick your Phone!
Thank you so much for this link. But i don't understand how I can flash it to my phone. Can someone explain this for me in step by step guide?
I used to flash phone once long time ago my SE k800i and it was a way easier than this, just connect phone and overwrite 2files. This process is more complicated and I could use some help.
keed said:
Thank you so much for this link. But i don't understand how I can flash it to my phone. Can someone explain this for me in step by step guide?
I used to flash phone once long time ago my SE k800i and it was a way easier than this, just connect phone and overwrite 2files. This process is more complicated and I could use some help.
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Sorry i have unlocked bootloader, so I can just take a look for you...
I thought you could just flash it via Recovery (like in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvD6ZCENlJA with the option apply update from external storage or so...)
If that is not working you can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476341
There is a guide on post #2
One possible way to root your Phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
One possible Recovery for your Phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493
Just search for DooMLoRD
Thank you for helping me.
I decided to use first option - install it via Recovery. But there is a problem - Xperia S doesn't have pre-installed recovery. So If I want to do this I need to install custom recovery. But I need root my phone to do this. I could use Doomlord method but it is only for 6.2.B.1.96 firmware, unfortunately I have 6.2.B.0.200.
I know the steps that I have to do:
1. Root my phone.
2. Install custom recovery
3. Flash ROM via Recovery.
But I can't root my phone because of firmware. What now?
@edit:
I found this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473
It was tested on Xperia S (LT26i) {FW: 6.2.B.0.200} [v16 onwards] and it "WILL WORK on both LOCKED & UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER".
Is it right solution for my problem?