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[Q] Help on Rooting Xperia ZL .2.67

i'm scared to root my xperia zl, because i bricked my last phone Xperia arc s when rooting...
I want to know whether the thread made by Bin4ry titled Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31545627&postcount=1
supports rooting Xperia ZL 2.67 Locked Bootloader..?

Kabeesh said:
i'm scared to root my xperia zl, because i bricked my last phone Xperia arc s when rooting...
I want to know whether the thread made by Bin4ry titled Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31545627&postcount=1
supports rooting Xperia ZL 2.67 Locked Bootloader..?
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Just follow the steps laid out here(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458268)

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TinySarabia said:
Just follow the steps laid out here(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458268)
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Is there any working devices after following this method? is there any problems afterwards like broken NFC???

Kabeesh said:
Is there any working devices after following this method? is there any problems afterwards like broken NFC???
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I've done these exact steps a dozen times now and everything is working fine.
If you want to unlock your bootloader (for flashing AOSP roms), don't forget to backup your TA partition first! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598)

Kabeesh said:
Is there any working devices after following this method? is there any problems afterwards like broken NFC???
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i just rooted mine after a long time with .244. First attempt was a success. No problems so far

Does unlocking my boot loader procedure wipe my phone? (data partition, internal sdcard partition, etc?)

scifan said:
Does unlocking my boot loader procedure wipe my phone? (data partition, internal sdcard partition, etc?)
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If u unlock your bootloader the zl then u will lose ur mobile bravia engine... And also if u flash a custom Rom will wipe your data... Unlocking bootloader doesn't wipe ur data..
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Kabeesh said:
If u unlock your bootloader the zl then u will lose ur mobile bravia engine... And also if u flash a custom Rom will wipe your data... Unlocking bootloader doesn't wipe ur data..
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I hadn't realized the bravia engine would go away as well... I've rooted... and basically done what I really needed to do thus far to it... I'm just exploring the other options... assuming my wife wants to use it as her daily phone, I won't be messing with it much after the initial setup anyway.

i root my xperia with KINGO ROOT, simple and fast
plug your device, enable usb debugging and click root.. works fine in .2.67!!

scifan said:
I hadn't realized the bravia engine would go away as well... I've rooted... and basically done what I really needed to do thus far to it... I'm just exploring the other options... assuming my wife wants to use it as her daily phone, I won't be messing with it much after the initial setup anyway.
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So great to hear from you.. Have fun...
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krutftw said:
i root my xperia with KINGO ROOT, simple and fast
plug your device, enable usb debugging and click root.. works fine in .2.67!!
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I have tried and it actually works well..
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Kabeesh said:
I have tried and it actually works well..
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Well as per recent info, it tracks many info from the phone while rooting as in IMEI number, some personal info etc. so it still being reviewed, unless its confirmed to be safe its better not to use Kingo Root.

coolrevi said:
Well as per recent info, it tracks many info from the phone while rooting as in IMEI number, some personal info etc. so it still being reviewed, unless its confirmed to be safe its better not to use Kingo Root.
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Yo.. Thanks for the info..
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i used kingo to install CWM and use the cm.. now im using a CM with a totally different root file.. then in that case, i would have no problems with this privacy thing?

scifan said:
Does unlocking my boot loader procedure wipe my phone? (data partition, internal sdcard partition, etc?)
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Unlocking boot loader completely wipes your data including internal storage. Make sure yo back up before you try..
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tnks

[stock] [ftf] [4.3] [c6502] [india] [10.4.b.0.569]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVWi1uY1JHZ3oyNk0/edit?usp=sharing

Official ChangeLog
User Interface optimization and smoother graphical experience
New SONY User Interface with new Home Screen Look & Feel
SONY's smart Social Camera and downloadable camera apps
New version battery STAMINA Mode for prolonging battery life
Latest Security enhancements from android 4.3

thanks dude now i will root my divice.

what would be best method to root the 4.3 update?

How do I install it. Mine is rooted but locked phone. It will erase everything from my phone right
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sid3091 said:
what would be best method to root the 4.3 update?
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Sorry even I couldn't find a way to root it yet
Will let you know if anything working

hem.acharya said:
How do I install it. Mine is rooted but locked phone. It will erase everything from my phone right
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Yes it will definitely erase everything
Even your root will be lost
Just simply flash the ftf file in flashmode using flastool
I would recommend to go for the update if root is not that important for you
Becoz the phone is now hell lot smooth and fast :thumbup:

Help!!!`
Guys, if i update my phone using PC Companion, will my device get unrooted?

Kabeesh said:
Guys, if i update my phone using PC Companion, will my device get unrooted?
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yes

Any idea when we'll be able to get a root for this?

lovedonator said:
Any idea when we'll be able to get a root for this?
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NO
Sorry I m not a developer so cant say
Will let you know If i get anything working

sanjulgupta said:
NO
Sorry I m not a developer so cant say
Will let you know If i get anything working
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OK. Thanks for the reply.:good:

sanjulgupta said:
NO
Sorry I m not a developer so cant say
Will let you know If i get anything working
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Cant use this method anymore?
[GUIDE] [ROOT] Xperia ZL .2.67 fw using DooMLoRD Rooting Kit
Flash only the kernel.sin & loader.sin from older .423ftf package using FlashTool
Uncheck all wipe options
Check all exclude option EXCEPT Exclude Kernel
Now flash this using flashtool
Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings
Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)
Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)
Now open the latest .569 ftf (from here that you upload) package and repeat the check and uncheck process as earlier
Flash only the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin
Reboot the Device
Done !!
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Above method no more working?

Hi, can anyone please upload fm radio app and remote control app from this rom....
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I was asking whether u can share this file to my google drive cause I cant download it right now
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Any update way to.root this 4.3 version.
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arpitruia said:
Any update way to.root this 4.3 version.
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u can try unlocking your bootloader, root it then relock it
i successfully rooted taking help from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583805

My phone just went dead!!!!!!!!! Doesn't boot, no charge light. Nothing...... HELP ANYONE
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Resued it, but when I flash .423 kernel, my phone gets stuck on the boot "Sony" screen. Any idea why that is??

Suggestions

Hello, I'm Using Xperia M Single Sim... I am planning to root my device due to internal memory problem... I am going to use stock ROM on which i'm using to swap my Storage s... My Q is after rooting and using stock rom can i get official SONY updates???

Yes you can...but if you unlocked your bootloader then installing a update will mess your device...
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haresh311999 said:
Yes you can...but if you unlocked your bootloader then installing a update will mess your device...
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No no i don't want to unlock my boot-loader because it will void my warranty...In our thread their are two method of rooting Half Root and Full Root... WHich root should i do To use to just swapping storage s??? I dont want to use custom roms...
Take a look...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529561

shiromau said:
No no i don't want to unlock my boot-loader because it will void my warranty...In our thread their are two method of rooting Half Root and Full Root... WHich root should i do To use to just swapping storage s??? I dont want to use custom roms...
Take a look...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529561
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You NEED to do full root. Any attempt to edit the /system partition with a half root will cause the phone to reboot.

gamer649 said:
You NEED to do full root. Any attempt to edit the /system partition with a half root will cause the phone to reboot.
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thanks a lot... any need to install custom recovery(CWM)???

only way to install that is unlock bootloader, you dont need cwm for rooting or swapping internal memory
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shiromau said:
thanks a lot... any need to install custom recovery(CWM)???
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There is no recovery menu for a locked bootloader. The only recovery is for an unlocked bootloader. If you mess up your phone at any time you better hope you can boot into flash mode and then re-flash the /system partition. I have the same problem in all fairness.
And if you want to root properly just look at the guide in the forum and follow it to the letter.

gamer649 said:
There is no recovery menu for a locked bootloader. The only recovery is for an unlocked bootloader. If you mess up your phone at any time you better hope you can boot into flash mode and then re-flash the /system partition. I have the same problem in all fairness.
And if you want to root properly just look at the guide in the forum and follow it to the letter.
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I'm going to use this method for swapping...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605378
does any special partitions needed in SD Card to us swapping??? what steps you use to swap memory???

shiromau said:
I'm going to use this method for swapping...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605378
does any special partitions needed in SD Card to us swapping??? what steps you use to swap memory???
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I've never swapped memories so I have no idea about it, sorry. I've heard the SD card cant be in FAT32, not sure how true it is.
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gamer649 said:
I've never swapped memories so I have no idea about it, sorry. I've heard the SD card cant be in FAT32, not sure how true it is.
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Fat32 works fine for me, don't know where you got that.
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Antrikos48 said:
Fat32 works fine for me, don't know where you got that.
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I'm sure it was on here somewhere. I've never swapped memories so I don't actually know what works and what doesn't. It may have just been a mis-read on my end however.

[Q] 1905 stuck from flashing kernel

[SOLVED] MODS PLEASE /THREAD
Sooo... Let's start from the beginning. I have bought a C1905 and rooted it successfully using kingo android root. Mostly using it to transfer files with Root Explorer and mount GTA SA and Dead Trigger with FolderMount. (15.1.C.2.8)
My brother's Xperia T didn't receive an update here(Vip MK, Macedonia), so I didn't want to be patient and flashed my phone to 4.3 successfully! Everything worked nicely, no lag(the UI is ugly as hell, white & leftover black), unfortunately no root from kingo and all vroot did was reboot. Tried this thread and it didn't work. Unlocked my bootloader, then without testing it(i.e. not booting it up to see it work) I flashed the boott.img from there. It worked. However, I noticed my phone just didn't want to boot up. It passed the Sony, the Xperia, but at the swirling colors animation it loops seemingly infinitely. Removed the battery and tried flashing 4.3. Seemed to flash ok, but it didn't make a difference. PCC is only noticing the phone as Sony/Sony Ericsson device in flashmode. Later, tried to relock bootloader using flashtool and I unlocked it again. I'm scared as **** now, I think that getting the 4.3 stock kernel is the fix. The kernel is waaaaaaaaaay too buried in those 4.3 threads that I can't find it.
Those more experienced with this phone, can surely tell me what I should really do. Thanks a looooot!

First flash the 4.3 ftf on your phone.....then boot up the phone normally.....then unlock your bootloader....then flash the kernel from the guide which you have used to root your phone....then flash the UPDATE-SuperSu-1.94.zip from the guide now you have successfully rooted your phone....
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haresh311999 said:
First flash the 4.3 ftf on your phone.....then boot up the phone normally.....then unlock your bootloader....then flash the kernel from the guide which you have used to root your phone....then flash the UPDATE-SuperSu-1.94.zip from the guide now you have successfully rooted your phone....
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Should I relock my bootloader and THEN flash it?... Should I wipe off my data from the internals? I have made a backup before going to 4.3 2 days ago, luckily. Also, I think that my flash from ~6 hours ago said that usb debugging was needed. What gives?
Also, how should I flash SuperSU? Kernel, system, flashmode?
Not to forget, thanks for replying!

Trppmdm said:
Should I relock my bootloader and THEN flash it?... Should I wipe off my data from the internals? I have made a backup before going to 4.3 2 days ago, luckily.
Also, how should I flash SuperSU? Kernel, system, flashmode?
Not to forget, thanks for replying!
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You don't actually need to Relock bootloader.....don't need to wipe data from internal storage.....u should flash kernel first then super su and then just reboot the system....
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haresh311999 said:
You don't actually need to Relock bootloader.....don't need to wipe data from internal storage.....u should flash kernel first then super su and then just reboot the system....
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It still does that looping x.x

Then flash the 4.1 ftf then try flashing 4.3 ftf from this link....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51392178
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Also wipe data and cache while flashing an ftf...
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haresh311999 said:
Then flash the 4.1 ftf then try flashing 4.3 ftf from this link....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51392178
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Also wipe data and cache while flashing an ftf...
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Sooo... I have proved that bootloader is the problem... Unlocked it and it's looping.
Also, lost all my f*n data -.- Backup & restore doesn't fix most things...................................

Trppmdm said:
Sooo... I have proved that bootloader is the problem... Unlocked it and it's looping.
Also, lost all my f*n data -.- Backup & restore doesn't fix most things...................................
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I didn't got looping when i unlocked my bootloader without backup....
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haresh311999 said:
I didn't got looping when i unlocked my bootloader without backup....
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Thanks <333 It works...... Gonna tell this to all my friends and look like the boss 8)

i have the exact same problem.
i made the same steps as you did and im stuck in a boot loop.
how did you fix it eventually?
thanks in advance.
edit> no worries, i got it working too as haresh suggested

code19 said:
i have the exact same problem.
i made the same steps as you did and im stuck in a boot loop.
how did you fix it eventually?
thanks in advance.
edit> no worries, i got it working too as haresh suggested
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Just to be 100000% sure so that no one else gets in a bad situation like us, unlock bootloader using flashtool, not with the sony site. That was my problem and how I unlocked bootloader.
ALSO: Another problem I had was that SuperSU was there but it wasn't appearing in the app menu. To fix this: Go to Settings>Apps>Swipe right to all>Find SuperSU>Unistall Updates. It should appear now. If it still doesn't appear, go in the play store and force update it.
I suggest haresh adds this above to his main thread.

Trppmdm said:
Just to be 100000% sure so that no one else gets in a bad situation like us, unlock bootloader using flashtool, not with the sony site. That was my problem and how I unlocked bootloader.
ALSO: Another problem I had was that SuperSU was there but it wasn't appearing in the app menu. To fix this: Go to Settings>Apps>Swipe right to all>Find SuperSU>Unistall Updates. It should appear now. If it still doesn't appear, go in the play store and force update it.
I suggest haresh adds this above to his main thread.
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I didn't had a problem like this
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CWM or TWRP

hi all
where can i find CWM OR TWRP for rooted locked bootloader phone
t2 ultra dual
thanx

chauhanjayc said:
hi all
where can i find CWM OR TWRP for rooted locked bootloader phone
t2 ultra dual
thanx
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why do you want to keep your bootloader locked
just root the device backup the TA keys and then unlock the bootloader
Please dont create unnecessary complications
Dont take this the wrong way

Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
why do you want to keep your bootloader locked
just root the device backup the TA keys and then unlock the bootloader
Please dont create unnecessary complications
Dont take this the wrong way
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thanx ashwin
but i still fear of losing BE2

chauhanjayc said:
thanx ashwin
but i still fear of losing BE2
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So, anyone can help with recovery for locked bootloader? No sense unblocked bootloader, everyone waiting for android 4.4.

chauhanjayc said:
thanx ashwin
but i still fear of losing BE2
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there is no difference
This is my 4th Sony Phone
I know what is am talking about
BTW
NO Unlocked Bootloader=No Custom Roms,No AOSP Roms,No Kernels

Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
why do you want to keep your bootloader locked
just root the device backup the TA keys and then unlock the bootloader
Please dont create unnecessary complications
Dont take this the wrong way
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So, is their a root without unlocked bootloader...for single sim...cause i can't backup ta keys without root...
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martin132014 said:
So, is their a root without unlocked bootloader...for single sim...cause i can't backup ta keys without root...
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find it in android development for T2 ultra section...

Chena_22 said:
find it in android development for T2 ultra section...
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I believe their is non for single sim either towelroot or vroot will fail....test both but not successful....the only one I see will work is doomlords method but that's require to ub first before root so backup ta is out of the questions....
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martin132014 said:
I believe their is non for single sim either towelroot or vroot will fail....test both but not successful....the only one I see will work is doomlords method but that's require to ub first before root so backup ta is out of the questions....
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Well,it's working for me...
Maybe you can try another root tool
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Well, What if I only want CWM/TWRP recovery for now? unlocking bootloader felt safer for Xplay and xperia neo L ( 2011-12 devices ) .... but I dont wish to unlock bootloader just yet... I guess the OP just wanted a way to have Nandroid backup ability, if something went wrong while using say... xposed modules, or other root apps, or tweaking the build.prop ... so is it possible to get CWM/TWRP on stock ROM and Kernel ?

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Well, What if I only want CWM/TWRP recovery for now? unlocking bootloader felt safer for Xplay and xperia neo L ( 2011-12 devices ) .... but I dont wish to unlock bootloader just yet... I guess the OP just wanted a way to have Nandroid backup ability, if something went wrong while using say... xposed modules, or other root apps, or tweaking the build.prop ... so is it possible to get CWM/TWRP on stock ROM and Kernel ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2823793
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sohailferdous said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2823793
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Thanks man.... Really appreciate. Wonder why I couldn't find it when it was right there in front of me... I already had one bootloop, and without a recovery I had reflash the ftf and lose all my stuff.. But NEVER AGAIN!