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Ho do i root 2.3.4 that need unloked bootloader

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

Root Problems with 4.4 Kitkat

Hello, I have unlocked my bootloader and tried to root by hotbooting into the Doomlord Kernel with 6.0.4.6 CWM Recovery and installing the zip for SuperSU / Koush Superuser (tried both and the result is the same for either).
The problem is that the SuperSU/Superuser app will work fine and seems to grant access to read files in areas you normally need root for to read (eg data/data), however, if I try to delete a system app (like Facebook) with any root File Explorer after mounting system R/W it will fail to delete. I also cannot install things like Busybox using stericsson's tool as it will just fail. Other root apps like System cleanup do not delete either.
I did not have this problem in the 4.3 build (though I used the Docomo method with locked bootloader here).
Any ideas? Something to do with the SELinux??

paul5425 said:
Hello, I have unlocked my bootloader and tried to root by hotbooting into the Doomlord Kernel with CWM Recovery and installing the zip for SuperSU / Koush Superuser (tried both and the result is the same for either).
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You need to use the kernel, not hot boot it, reverting to the stock kernel is why you're having issues.

XperienceD said:
You need to use the kernel, not hot boot it, reverting to the stock kernel is why you're having issues.
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Thanks! That did the trick. I assume this must be a Sony-specific thing requiring some specific kernel changes? Perhaps I am mistaken, but I thought I remembered being able to hotboot Nexus devices and just root by flashing the Superuser zip.

paul5425 said:
Thanks! That did the trick. I assume this must be a Sony-specific thing requiring some specific kernel changes?
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It is yes.

XperienceD said:
You need to use the kernel, not hot boot it, reverting to the stock kernel is why you're having issues.
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Actually, there IS a way to hot-boot into CWM recovery with a custom kernel and then obtain root on your stock firmware/kernel. The problem is caused by Sony's RIC security feature which denies access to writing the /system partition, meaning that you only get a partial root . Solution involves running a command at every boot : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53085489&postcount=225

root issue with Z1c

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.

[Q] Rooting with locked bootloader (? HELP)

Hi! I've been trying to root my Z1C with various programs, like towelroot and etc, and it's not working. I read that you don't have to unlock bootloader (unfortunately even I want to, I can't ) to root your device.
I know that there's a lot of other thread about this. But can we acces root without flashing or something like this? I'm really a beginner in these things. Or there's a way to downgrade android (I really don't want this, I like this new Lollipop)?
Oh and without unlocked bootloader, can I get in recovery to install zip files? Sorry for these silly questions.
Can someone help me please? (sorry for my bad English, I'm Hungarian!)
My build number is: 14.5.A.0.283

you cant root you phone IF you are on Lollipop ROM you need to downgrade to KK by flashtool and best is KK108. After that simply download newroot by munjeni and turnieju on USB debugging and unknown source. And pług your phone to pc and start newroot and thats all. Very easy
Wytapatalkowane z clustra

Oh. Thanks for the reply. Can you get link for great Tutorial? Or maybe you could write me what to do, you said it's easy...
EDIT: What if I pre-root an 5.0.2 Firmwire?? With PRFCreator?

Hi,
I used this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...neral/stock-step-step-easy-root-whit-t3140241
Locked Bootloader. (But as always : Your own risk)
regards

KingRoot

mkruseonline said:
Hi,
I used this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...neral/stock-step-step-easy-root-whit-t3140241
Locked Bootloader. (But as always : Your own risk)
regards
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Aha... I got stuck at
Code:
7. Open Terminal emulator and type :
"Su"
Allow root permission
Type:
"sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh"
It says: /system/bin/sh: su: not found.

I had this also. I took an other version of kingroot
I think I used the latest. Check the kingroot thread.
Gesendet von meinem D5503

Okay, now I downgraded back to KitKat, now I'm fully rooted, with dual recovery. So....now if I flash the new android via recovery, the recovery will disappear???? I mean, I want to install root from recovery on the 5.0.2.

kornelkahh said:
Okay, now I downgraded back to KitKat, now I'm fully rooted, with dual recovery. So....now if I flash the new android via recovery, the recovery will disappear???? I mean, I want to install root from recovery on the 5.0.2.
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If You flash a PRF, it should have a recovery. If not, You can still install a recovery since You will be rooted.

magisk on stock rom unrooted

Thats the question, can "easily" install magisk on stock rom (.236) unrooted ? since magisk thread says that root is not necessary, its ask for stock boot img that cant be obtained w/o root

JIJOK said:
Thats the question, can "easily" install magisk on stock rom (.236) unrooted ? since magisk thread says that root is not necessary, its ask for stock boot img that cant be obtained w/o root
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Never tried, but even though root may not be needed, unlocked bootloader probably is. Magisk non-system works by patching boot img... If you unlock bootloader you probably can use it.

levone1 said:
Never tried, but even though root may not be needed, unlocked bootloader probably is. Magisk non-system works by patching boot img... If you unlock bootloader you probably can use it.
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so, can get the image by just unlock the bootloader ? I though root was necessary for that

JIJOK said:
so, can get the image by just unlock the bootloader ? I though root was necessary for that
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You can unlocked bl by official Sony method, then flash recovery with adb. Boot to recovery and flash Magisk.
Backup ta - https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236
Unlock bl - https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader
Recovery img - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545588613
You can try flashing recovery within locked bl, but I don't think it would work.

levone1 said:
You can unlocked bl by official Sony method, then flash recovery with adb. Boot to recovery and flash Magisk.
Backup ta - https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236
Unlock bl - https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader
Recovery img - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545588613
You can try flashing recovery within locked bl, but I don't think it would work.
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So, if you was wondering it, no, cant flash it with locked bl.
At the moment Backup ta didnt work, will check that thread
And thanx the help, nice to have you on z1c forum :good:

perfect. thx! i was already wondering, if i had to downgrade my z1c in order to get the recovery back. but now, how i do i flash magisk from here?
when i try to flash, i get an error message saying, that the ftf is in sony elf32 format and that i need bootbridge from @AdrianDC to flash.
anyone ever did that or has a better idea?
just tried it now and ended up in a bootlop

It is many months after this post, but in case this helps anyone, here is the answer.
BootBridge method is pretty simple and it worked for me.
On an un-rooted device. (important)
Just rename magisk zip to "install.zip" put it in a folder called install.
Then with 7zip, create a zip-file, include the bootbridge folders, "META-INF" and "scripts" with the "install folder" you just created.
Then name it "anything_you_like.zip" and flash with TWRP
Basically Magisk is SuperSU alternative and provides SuperSU service for your device. ( roots it )
No problems for me at this point. Working on 14.5.A.0.270 and can also get working on 14.6.A.0.236 but have other problems related to getting compatible recovery on 236.
Eventually in recovery, system mount and unmount break for me, then other mounts eventually fail after trying to get Nanodroid working (My Goal to UnGoogle my Z1c) and can't wipe format or anything (only way to fix is reflash with flashtool)
Deodexed ROM seems to be necessary for Nanodroid and this is causing additional problems for me.
If I have to run with unlocked bootloader, I think AOSP may be a better starting point.