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Hi there my first attempt at trying to root my sony phone but unsure which method I should use. My phone is from Germany C6503 unlocked bootlaoder. Any advise or links?
On which FW you are?
nukharma said:
On which FW you are?
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253
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Then you've to Downgrade on .350 or .434, root with on of the existing Metohds and then Update OTA to .253.
Eventually you have to use OTA Rootkeeper, but some of the Guys reported they don't have to.
nukharma said:
Then you've to Downgrade on .350 or .434, root with on of the existing Metohds and then Update OTA to .253.
Eventually you have to use OTA Rootkeeper, but some of the Guys reported they don't have to.
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Could you provide link where complete instructions are given many thanks.
I rooted mine by flashing DoomKernel (via Flashtools) and then this zip (via DoomKernel recovery) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38196361&postcount=1
By the way, you need to have unlocked bootloader to do this.
xkeita said:
I rooted mine by flashing DoomKernel (via Flashtools) and then this zip (via DoomKernel recovery) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38196361&postcount=1
By the way, you need to have unlocked bootloader to do this.
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Yes thanks mate will give it a try.
To root 10.4.1.B.0.101 Firmware, I need to unlock the bootloader
To unlock the bootloader I need to backup TA
To backup TA I need root ...
Can someone advice how to left this endless circle ?
here u go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51612704&postcount=12
anagramgenius said:
here u go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51612704&postcount=12
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So much work...
And I wish it would include links.
I really hope there will be a one-click root for 4.4.
It's weird all phones from the competition are easily rootable but someone 4.3 on Sony is so complex.
link for advanced stock kernel xperia zl
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2641695
They've closed alot of the bugs that were being used for the previous root methods.
IF you don't care about your data, what you CAN do is to revert to an older FTF, root, backup your TA partition, then go from there... it's a pain... but it works.
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anagramgenius said:
here u go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51612704&postcount=12
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So I saw this and was about to do it, but then read this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52371524&postcount=7
Seems much easier (no bootloader unlocking necessary) so I'm trying to figure out why you'd have to do everything listed in the other thread. Any insight?
Bobomo said:
So I saw this and was about to do it, but then read this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52371524&postcount=7
Seems much easier (no bootloader unlocking necessary) so I'm trying to figure out why you'd have to do everything listed in the other thread. Any insight?
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if u want your phone to be stuck in bootloop, go ahead with that method, else you follow the method which i posted. it's a long procedure, but it works!
anagramgenius said:
if u want your phone to be stuck in bootloop, go ahead with that method, else you follow the method which i posted. it's a long procedure, but it works!
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I don't understand why someone would post bad directions like that. Also they are very similar to Doomlord's own instructions for rooting. He says to flash an old exploitable kernel and then run his exploit and then flash back.
Anyways, your method says to downgrade to .67 firmware, and I can't find that anywhere. Can I downgrade to .423 firmware and use Doomlord's root method instead? Should be the same results, right?
Also, is step 8 necessary? Do I have to flash back stock recovery or can I keep CWM?
And finally, using this method, how will we keep root when 4.4 finally arrives?
anagramgenius said:
here u go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51612704&postcount=12
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Thanks, It worked without any problem.
I also wouldn't take the risk to flash the Kernel of .423 over the .67 firmware.
Yes they are both Android JB 4.2. But you never know.
About 4.4, we will have to wait what will be the available methods.
Bobomo said:
I don't understand why someone would post bad directions like that. Also they are very similar to Doomlord's own instructions for rooting. He says to flash an old exploitable kernel and then run his exploit and then flash back.
Anyways, your method says to downgrade to .67 firmware, and I can't find that anywhere. Can I downgrade to .423 firmware and use Doomlord's root method instead? Should be the same results, right?
Also, is step 8 necessary? Do I have to flash back stock recovery or can I keep CWM?
And finally, using this method, how will we keep root when 4.4 finally arrives?
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Bobomo said:
I don't understand why someone would post bad directions like that. Also they are very similar to Doomlord's own instructions for rooting. He says to flash an old exploitable kernel and then run his exploit and then flash back.
Anyways, your method says to downgrade to .67 firmware, and I can't find that anywhere. Can I downgrade to .423 firmware and use Doomlord's root method instead? Should be the same results, right?
Also, is step 8 necessary? Do I have to flash back stock recovery or can I keep CWM?
And finally, using this method, how will we keep root when 4.4 finally arrives?
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yeah. that kernel method worked for previous firmware. now it won't work. and yeah you can downgrade to any rootable firmware. u are doing this just to backup TA so that you can lock BL. you can keep that advanced kernel. but you wont get OTA updates, better to flash stock kernel and lock your BL. when 4.4 arrives, if no rooting kit is available, you've to unlock BL, install advanced stock kernel which has custom recovery and install SU and flash back stock kernel and lock your BL
After you've rooted, but before you actually unlock your bootloader... if you install the dual boot recovery, you can make a backup of your TA partition information via TWRP as well as by using the other method... (do both to ensure you can revert)...
And then after you unlock your boot loader save ANOTHER TA backup... name them so you know which is which so you can re-lock your TA if you choose if you're running a stock kernel/rom and want the DRM keys back... but that way you don't have to go through the pain for unlocking each time...
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Well I ended up not even needing to unlock the bootloader for my goal, which was simply stock + root on .101.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52411661&postcount=23
Only had one small issue with the flashed zip/stripped FTF messing up the XZDualRecovery settings, but deleting xzdr.prop and rebooting fixed it.
When i was searching for, i really thought i was being crazy.
so many devices with a single click to root
I cant wait to start theming my ZL, Some mockups cooking here to new skins, but can't test without that root.
well, Did that steps worked well?
Bobomo said:
Well I ended up not even needing to unlock the bootloader for my goal, which was simply stock + root on .101.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52411661&postcount=23
Only had one small issue with the flashed zip/stripped FTF messing up the XZDualRecovery settings, but deleting xzdr.prop and rebooting fixed it.
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if u go with method, u have to download those stripped files every time when new firmware arrives. which is kinda boring to download those huge files. whereas in that unlocking BL method, u download only kernels with recovery which is just 15 to 20MB
I just updated my sony xperia zl C6502 with the 4.4.2 stock update. My phone was rooted but not anymore after the update. Is there anyway to root it without downgrading.
infectcode said:
I just updated my sony xperia zl C6502 with the 4.4.2 stock update. My phone was rooted but not anymore after the update. Is there anyway to root it without downgrading.
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if you have backed up your ta partition before, then proceed with the following steps
unlock bootloader
flash any xperia zl kernel which has custom recovery like CWM in it. for example, this one ==> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191264 (though it's meant for older firmware, the recovery works but the phone wont boot to system)
enter into recovery and flash the supersu zip
then switch off the phone in custom recovery itself. (because the phone wont boot to system)
then flash back stock kernel and you have root :good:
anagramgenius said:
if you have backed up your ta partition before, then proceed with the following steps
unlock bootloader
flash any xperia zl kernel which has custom recovery like CWM in it. for example, this one ==> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191264 (though it's meant for older firmware, the recovery works but the phone wont boot to system)
enter into recovery and flash the supersu zip
then switch off the phone in custom recovery itself. (because the phone wont boot to system)
then flash back stock kernel and you have root :good:
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I didn't back up anything. I just have the stock 4.4.2 KK update and I want to root it.
infectcode said:
I didn't back up anything. I just have the stock 4.4.2 KK update and I want to root it.
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is your bootloader unlockable?
anagramgenius said:
is your bootloader unlockable?
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Yes, bootloader is unlockable.
infectcode said:
Yes, bootloader is unlockable.
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how did you root before?
anagramgenius said:
how did you root before?
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When I had 4.3 update I flashed some file and got root access. But I don't know how to do it with the new 4.4.2 Kk update
infectcode said:
When I had 4.3 update I flashed some file and got root access. But I don't know how to do it with the new 4.4.2 Kk update
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u can get root access now but u have to unlock your bootloader. and you can't relock it unless you have the TA partition backup.
to get it, you have to flash back old firmware to gain root. backup TA partition so that you can relock bootloader. and in the future you dont' have to downgrade again to root
use this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761662
raitokun said:
use this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761662
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he says he's already in 4.4.2 without root. but nut's method need a firmware which has custom recovery. so he has to downgrade. no other go
anagramgenius said:
he says he's already in 4.4.2 without root. but nut's method need a firmware which has custom recovery. so he has to downgrade. no other go
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Is there a tutorial on how to downgrade? Once I downgrade I can use nuts method?
infectcode said:
Is there a tutorial on how to downgrade? Once I downgrade I can use nuts method?
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yeah. just flash an older rootable firmware(10.3.A.0.423) using flashtool. root it using doomlord's rooting kit. take a backup of TA partition using devshaft's backup-ta kit. this back up of TA is just to relock your bootloader whenever you unlock it because unlocking BL voids warranty. but the backup of TA partition must be taken in locked BL condition. flash nut's dual recovery. now follow the steps in the link posted above and upgrade to 4.4.2. this method doesn't need your BL to be unlocked.
there is another easy method which requires unlocking BL. but you can relock it as if you never unlocked. i prefer this method. the link is posted below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51612704&postcount=12
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. 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
i wanna root my sony xperia zl c6502. i am new to this forum and rooting , so i hope the mod can help me here. I hope that after rootng , my bravia engine , walkman , movies and album apps still there. Which software should I download ? Xposed? Cyanogen ? AOSP ? TowerRoot ??or?
Towel root. Rooting won't erase anything from your phone
Towel works great but not if you've already upgraded to 4.4.4.
i upgraded to android 4.4.4 and i want to root my phone
how do i do that?
abdullah.darwish said:
i upgraded to android 4.4.4 and i want to root my phone
how do i do that?
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Is your bootloaded locked, or unlocked? For LOCKED bootloader, I used the following procedure multiple times with no problems (I don't see why it wouldn't work for unlocked bootloader, but I haven't tried it):
1. Flash .230 kernel using FlashTool (basically, you are temporarily downgrading your kernel).
2. Root your phone using newroot.
3. Flash either .283 or .292 kernel (whichever 4.4.4 build you are on) using FlashTool.
4. (optional) Flash a custom recovery (I use XZDualRecovery by [NUT]
You will need kernels to flash in steps #1 and #3 - either search for FTF files to download, or create FTFs yourself using XperiFirm checker/downloaded and FlashTool. The procedure for creating FTF is described in XperiFirm thread.
There may be other ways; I am only telling you what I tried myself, and know 100% that it works...
i have unlocked bootloader
can i root without flashing a new rom? just a kernal
abdullah.darwish said:
i have unlocked bootloader
can i root without flashing a new rom? just a kernal
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The way I understand it, the method I described should also work for unlocked BL.
Of course, you don't need to flash a new ROM -- just a kernel. That's exactly what I said... First, downgrade your existing kernel for rooting, and then, after the rooting is done, flash the proper kernel back.
I wanna root my phone , with locked bl. May I know which website to follow??