Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this phone and did search the forum but it seems I can't find clear answers, probably my research skills is poor -- hopefully someone could lead me to the right thread so I can possibly downgrade then root my phone or root my phone from this version as most thread available are for Z1 only.
Current Specs:
Model: D5503
Version: 4.4.2
Build Number: 14.3.A.0.681
Thank you.
Shizuwi said:
Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this phone and did search the forum but it seems I can't find clear answers, probably my research skills is poor -- hopefully someone could lead me to the right thread so I can possibly downgrade then root my phone or root my phone from this version as most thread available are for Z1 only.
Current Specs:
Model: D5503
Version: 4.4.2
Build Number: 14.3.A.0.681
Thank you.
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you can find it here ..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
autobanned said:
you can find it here ..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081
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Thanks, i'll review it -- any noob guide to root 4.4 directly?
Did u upgrade from 4.3 and previously rooted in 4.3? Or phone come with 4.4 straight out of box?
I am guessing you need to revert back 4.3 > use exploit to root > backup TA > upgrade > unlock BT > Root
Shizuwi said:
Thanks, i'll review it -- any noob guide to root 4.4 directly?
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If you follow the guide you will have rooted 4.4. Note that this rooting process will keep your bootloader locked and keep DRM keys.
zxz0O0 said:
If you follow the guide you will have rooted 4.4. Note that this rooting process will keep your bootloader locked and keep DRM keys.
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any possibility without down grading?
Thanks for the help everyone
Shizuwi said:
any possibility without down grading?
Thanks for the help everyone
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Ther method of zxz0O0 is not downgrading anything.... I root the phone using his method and everything works better now.... BUT remember to backup your files from the internal SD, because you will loose everything
Shizuwi said:
any possibility without down grading?
Thanks for the help everyone
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You can directly unlock the bootloader without TA backup but then you will lose your warranty.
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Hello fellows
am using sony Ericsson Arc S
Lt18i
4.0.4
2.6.32.9-perf - kernel
4.1.b.0.587 - build
i try to make it Root
but i was not able to do it
even i followed the links
can any one help me please
thank you
XperienceD said:
Rooting:
- What is rooting and why should I do it? The pros & cons of Android rooting
Rooting methods for the XPERIA line of Phones has constantly changed from apps to Pre-Rooted ROMs and Kernels. A Google search of "root -insert device name-" should help to find the specific method for your Phone but the following link is well worth reading - [How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
References:
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 18.12.2012]
[ROOT+BB+CWM] ICS and non rootable GB build
[ROOT][NOOB GUIDE][for unlock BL] For Official ICS 4.0.4
[HOW-TO][FTF] Root and CWM with the latest 9.0.1.D.0.10 firmware
[ROOT&MORE]Xperia 2012 line Flashtool + prerooted system.img + Sony fw FTF + addons
{Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )
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Thx
XperienceD said:
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could you please tell me what i have to do now
i feel i have installed the 431
and how i can enable root now ?
thx
root tool
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when i run the root tools
its saying the below messages
i think system is can not be modified
is there any solution please
Give this a watch...
hey
XperienceD said:
Give this a watch...
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can you guess where am doing the mistake please
thx
thilan said:
can you guess where am doing the mistake
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I can't "guess" no, especially with such little feedback of what you're doing.
hi
XperienceD said:
I can't "guess" no, especially with such little feedback of what you're doing.
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i think i have downgrade the kernel
that is why when i connect with pc companion its prompting for a software update
but why the root tool is not able to write the system ?
its saying read only file system
thilan said:
i think i have downgrade the kernel
that is why when i connect with pc companion its prompting for a software update
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I can't deal with "I think", you either have or you haven't, from the video link...
The 3-step process is as follows:
- flash 4.1.B.0.587
- flash an insecure (lower build) kernel
- root using the 2011 Xperia ICS Rooting Toolkit
- flash back the 4.1.B.0.587 kernel
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...watch the video again.
rooted
XperienceD said:
I can't deal with "I think", you either have or you haven't, from the video link...
...watch the video again.
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its rooted
i have flashed with another downloadable kernel
when i run root tool kit
i also keep the flah tools also running
then its installed some driver and did it
after rooting
what are the benefits that i can get ?
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There are a lot of reasons as to why rooting is great! Here's a google search
Main benefits include debloating your phone of useless apps that were once not removable, modding your phone with different features, and tweaking your phone to make it faster
good luck!
thilan said:
its rooted
i have flashed with another downloadable kernel
when i run root tool kit
i also keep the flah tools also running
then its installed some driver and did it
after rooting
what are the benefits that i can get ?
:laugh:
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Great stuff, however you should already know what it's for before doing it. See jmans link.
root update
XperienceD said:
Great stuff, however you should already know what it's for before doing it. See jmans link.
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i have root my arc s
by downgrading kernel
if i update it back
will i lose the root facilities ?
as it can not be updated by pc Companion and update service
need a help
thx
Just got my ZL and I must say (till now) this phone is kickass. As you might have imagined, I cannot wait to root it, but I have also seen talk of an update on the XDA forums, I have been through tons of threads on both rooting and upgrading, but am still a bit confused.
My ZL has the follwoing specs:
Model C6506
Firmware; 10.1.A.1.434
Android OS: 4.1.2
So the question is, which is the best way to go for rooting/updating the software?? Thanks
mr_esmit said:
So the question is, which is the best way to go for rooting/updating the software?? Thanks
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Personally, i would do the following :
1. Update the official way via Sony PC Companion, which should bring you to Firmware 10.3.1.A.0.244
2. Follow one of the guide to root.
3. With it rooted, install CWM / TWRP.
This is my preferred method, others may do otherwise.
Thanks.
mr_esmit said:
Just got my ZL and I must say (till now) this phone is kickass. As you might have imagined, I cannot wait to root it, but I have also seen talk of an update on the XDA forums, I have been through tons of threads on both rooting and upgrading, but am still a bit confused.
My ZL has the follwoing specs:
Model C6506
Firmware; 10.1.A.1.434
Android OS: 4.1.2
So the question is, which is the best way to go for rooting/updating the software?? Thanks
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This is not a question that should clog up a dedicated development section. That's what the general section's for.
Question don't belong in Development, thread moved to Q&A.
Thanks
Sorry for posting in the wrong section.... I'll give takagen's suggestion a try. I'l llet you know. Thanks.
Tried updating via PC companion but no updated firmware available. Any way to force the update or flash it?? Thanks.
Nevermind. Im reading doomlords thread.
Hi,
I just received my first smartphone and am really excited about it Aaaand ... I'm totally new to Android and the whole rooting & Custom firmware process
I want to root to Backup my TA before unlocking BL and was looking at zxz0O0's guide. There are now quite a few versions of the z1c dual recovery from NUT. I am on Android 4.3. Can I simply use the latest version?
Thanks a lot!
latest version is appropriate 2.7.99 (not tried it yet) as I rooted mine before KK came using 2.7.95
perfect, thanks for the information. Will give it a try and hope not to brick anything
xCJ999 said:
perfect, thanks for the information. Will give it a try and hope not to brick anything
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I think it's safe to say that version 2.7.97 does not properly work so make sure to not use that version.
Dear All,
first off all my phone information
VERSION: 4.4.2
BASEBAND VERSION: M8974A-AAAANAZM-2.0.20046
KERNEL:3.4.0
BUILD: KOT49I.LS980ZVD
SOFTWARE VERSION: LS980ZVD
now my question is is there anyway i can get lolipop rom for my phone? my phone is rooted but i think its not perfectly rooted because once i tried to wipe cache it cleared the apps but gives some time error. Well can someone guide me step by step and tell me the best rom who gives complete functionality to all the features. thank u
Best option for now is to tot to zve, accept ota or push upgrade to lollipop. Safest without error
secret.animal said:
Best option for now is to tot to zve, accept ota or push upgrade to lollipop. Safest without error
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And how can i do that. And thanks for the reply mate.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using XDA Free mobile app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656275
secret.animal said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656275
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another question for u mate? after above mention method i would be SIm locked again or still my it will work as unlock?
and if sim will locked again then plz mention another thread inwhich how to unlock lolipop version. thanks a lot.
faisall77 said:
another question for u mate? after above mention method i would be SIm locked again or still my it will work as unlock?
and if sim will locked again then plz mention another thread inwhich how to unlock lolipop version. thanks a lot.
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Yes sim will be locked. There are some possible fixes. Spring android development thread has it. The developer of ultrapop, says he will add it to his ROM one it is stable.
hi everybody,i just bought a z1 compact and allow me some questions cause i m a little confused
1what is the best way to root it and stay with unlock bootloader?
2how can i install custom recovery?
thanks in advance.
Well first of on what firmware are you on? From what I know only v108 KK can be rooted without unlocking bootloader. As for custom recovery look for Nut's recovery for z1c here http://nut.xperia-files.com/
templeka said:
Well first of on what firmware are you on? From what I know only v108 KK can be rooted without unlocking bootloader. As for custom recovery look for Nut's recovery for z1c here http://nut.xperia-files.com/
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it was supposed to have the phone in my hands today,but it will arrrive tomorrow,
so i don t know the firmware(i only know that it will run android 4.3 out of the box)
but thanks for helping,i ll update probably tomorrow(if i don t manage rooting it continuing reading the forum)
broky said:
it was supposed to have the phone in my hands today,but it will arrrive tomorrow,
so i don t know the firmware(i only know that it will run android 4.3 out of the box)
but thanks for helping,i ll update probably tomorrow(if i don t manage rooting it continuing reading the forum)
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It will probably be on KitKat version. You can follow the guide from here to root KitKat and maintain root on Lollipop.
or use pc companion and update os. After root and install recovery new releases.
bkanatd said:
or use pc companion and update os. After root and install recovery new releases.
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but if i update OS will bring me in lollipop and from what i read here lollipop can not be rooted at the moment
my firmware is 14.4.A.0.157 ,android verson 4.4.4 and i did not suceed to root as posted above.
anyone knows another way?
broky said:
but if i update OS will bring me in lollipop and from what i read here lollipop can not be rooted at the moment
my firmware is 14.4.A.0.157 ,android verson 4.4.4 and i did not suceed to root as posted above.
anyone knows another way?
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don't rooted .157 ?
you flashed .108 kernel and use doomlord easyroot. After 157 kernel flashed. Root ok
ok,downloaded flashtool and installed drivers,now what to root?flash .108 and root?
and can any one point me to a link?
thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298 This link.
if you don't find root and kernel files. I help you ok?
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bkanatd said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298 This link.
if you don't find root and kernel files. I help you ok?
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yes,you do help me but i think the link is for Z1 noZ1 compact
EDIT:finally i did root,recovery,backed up TA files,thanks to all.
now i m going to flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...t/rom-d5503-14-5-0-242-customised-fr-t3099531
and if i suceed i want to jump in this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...velopment/rom-dstrikerz1-kai-rom-4-5-t2980761
do you thing i will have any problem?
and if someone can suggest a lollipop ,debloated stock rom for locked bootloader i appreciate.