Root - Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I flashed 4.4.2 commercial and i am very happy with it. But now i must root device cos i need to restore some apps with data. What do you suggest? Is there any one click root stuff thar works ? Tnx
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Depends if you had Backup TA already or not (Or wanted to backup TA or not).
I used this method from zxz0O0, and I already backup TA in JB4.3 therefore I straight Unlock bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51526474&postcount=169

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[Q] Will i lose my root after sony update?

Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?
dominik07 said:
Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?
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Not 100% but I'm pretty sure you will. Bin4ry's root method doesn't work yet with the .55 firmware
dominik07 said:
Helllo XDA-users
I have a rooted Sony Xperia S 6.1.A.0.452 with Bin4ry's method but after a time i became a sony update to 6.1.A.2.55 and i ask now if i update to this sonny build will i loose my root?
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Deny that update, and wait for OTA update, OTA updates doesn't affect root.
It was like that with my old arc, with my wife's xperia S, and its like that with my Ion too.
AW: [Q] Will i lose my root after sony update?
Thank you very much for your help
So i have to wait till Bin4ry will update his root tool so that i can use it with my Sony Xperia S locked bootlader 6.1.A.2.55
if som1 would new if this tool comes out and can root 6.1.A.2.55 i would be very nice if he/she could tell me that
AFAIK the only method to root .55 was just bin4ry method done before updating..
so, you won't loose your root (as far as you don't wipe data/system)
dominik07 said:
if som1 would new if this tool comes out and can root 6.1.A.2.55 i would be very nice if he/she could tell me that
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I'd like if bin4ry updates his root method it was the best and easiest way I'll wait for his root method
dantistruct said:
I'd like if bin4ry updates his root method it was the best and easiest way I'll wait for his root method
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He can't. Sony fixed the exploit he was using which is why it doesn't work on newer firmwares.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
Spectre51 said:
He can't. Sony fixed the exploit he was using which is why it doesn't work on newer firmwares.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
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Ok I Have verry same question and would appreciate one clear answer. If i rooted with Bina4ys method .50 stock rom, with no problems and am asked about upgrade to .55 OTA will it affect my root/change anything ? Is it save to go on I am looking for someone that did exactly the same thing rlly wouldnt like to loose root over this i always can flash cyanogenmod but until then am asking about .55, Thanks : )
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
[Tool][Big Update][11.02.] Root-Toolbox for .55
Worked for me
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Kevin-0100 said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133063
[Tool][Big Update][11.02.] Root-Toolbox for .55
Worked for me
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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thanks but the trick is I have locked bootloader so wont work, i guess, the question si will OTA update to .55 take my superSU/root away.
Juntalisk said:
Ok I Have verry same question and would appreciate one clear answer. If i rooted with Bina4ys method .50 stock rom, with no problems and am asked about upgrade to .55 OTA will it affect my root/change anything ? Is it save to go on I am looking for someone that did exactly the same thing rlly wouldnt like to loose root over this i always can flash cyanogenmod but until then am asking about .55, Thanks : )
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OTA update should not lose root.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
Spectre51 said:
OTA update should not lose root.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Still as i noticed you're not sure, but thanks no fire in the forest. Will wait and see
Juntalisk said:
Still as i noticed you're not sure, but thanks no fire in the forest. Will wait and see
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I have not lost root anytime I did an OTA update. If you have made system file changes though OTA won't work.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
How do I make it work though? I don't remember I made any changes, but my ota update just will not work. It keeps on saying "Could not install new software version. Try again."
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Josh.L.Wang said:
How do I make it work though? I don't remember I made any changes, but my ota update just will not work. It keeps on saying "Could not install new software version. Try again."
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Althou didnt try, try through sony update service software while connected via usb.
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Spectre51 said:
I have not lost root anytime I did an OTA update. If you have made system file changes though OTA won't work.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Will def. try, but tell me one more thing if you can, if for instance will make backup via backup & restore in stock app of .50 and then will install .55 will i be able to come back in any case to .50 via this restore ? ?
Juntalisk said:
Althou didnt try, try through sony update service software while connected via usb.
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Will def. try, but tell me one more thing if you can, if for instance will make backup via backup & restore in stock app of .50 and then will install .55 will i be able to come back in any case to .50 via this restore ? ?
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SUS will remove root.
The backup & restore app will only put back apps and app data. You can always use flashtools to restore to .50
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
Spectre51 said:
SUS will remove root.
The backup & restore app will only put back apps and app data. You can always use flashtools to restore to .50
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
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Even with locked bootloader ? Thanks !
Juntalisk said:
Even with locked bootloader ? Thanks !
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Yes.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
Spectre51 said:
Yes.
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Right now i'm on rooted 6.1.A.2.50 , and i just got the notification for the .55 update. But i can't update it over the phone , it says i should use PC companion. If i update over pc companion, will i lose root and the files that i deodexed?

[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)
Help Again...
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..
Sent from my C6502 using Tapatalk
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..
Sent from my C6502 using xda app-developers app
tnks

Changed TA part. after OTA

Hi guys!
I got a C1904 earlier this month and one of the first things I did is root it and backup the TA partition. I dont remember the exact software version though I think it might have been some 15.1.A.XX. So after a 90MB OTA update to latest 15.1.C.2.8, I take a TA backup again. This time I get a different TA..img (different checksums). I wanted to know if this is normal. Also note that I didn't do anything root/bootloader related on the phone (except maybe install Titanium Backup and get rid of some bloat).
Learned advice is greatly appreciated.
whyzee.
Ta partition differers from each FW
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So I just backup the latest TA partition and I am good to go right?
Thanks,
Whyzee
whyzee said:
So I just backup the latest TA partition and I am good to go right?
Thanks,
Whyzee
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Yup and ya ways do a fresh TA Partition backup after every firmware update. That shirtens the chances 0f having problem in relocking bootloader.
One more thing.
Every time a file us rebuilt it will have a different checksum.
So do not be concerned about that.
Sent From My Sony M Dual C2004
SArnab©® said:
Yup and ya ways do a fresh TA Partition backup after every firmware update. That shirtens the chances 0f having problem in relocking bootloader.
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Done! thanks!
SArnab©® said:
One more thing.
Every time a file us rebuilt it will have a different checksum.
So do not be concerned about that.
Sent From My Sony M Dual C2004
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I checked Individual TA.img files for checksums and found they were different. Thats why I asked!
thanks anyways!
peace,
whyzee.

Can't find update anywhere

I bought a Z1c recently, and it came with the 14.2.A.1.114 build. I wanted to update to Kit Kat, but nor the PC companion, nor the OTA app and not even de SUS cam find the update, they all say my phone is fully updated.
Does anyone know the reason for this?
Does updating with the flashtool void warranty or anything of the sort?
Can I avoid flashing the userdata if I update with the flashtool to not wipe my memory?
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No one has an answer?
Is your phone branded and what excacly ver have you? Write your model like for example d5503. You can always download firmware from xda and flash with flashtool its very simple
Do backup your internal memory to pc etc and firstly try flash without wipe. The worst thing that can be is bootloop. If your phone stuck on bootloop you need flash again firmware with full wipe. After that everything will be ok
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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....
Sent from my XL39h using Tapatalk
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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 ?
the_prodigal_coder said:
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!

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