Related
I found out new method of rooting 6.1.A.55. For me this method was easier than rooting .50 with bin4ry method and instaling prerooted .55 with cwm.
As always: MAKE BACKUP of Your data
I`m not responsible for bricking Your XPX
Thanx to: Bin4ry for his rooting method
You will need:
newest flashtool
LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_WORLD.ftf from jvsykes
LT26i 6.1.A.2.55 SG Generic (1257-6921).ftf from xdafileserver.nl
attached zip
BASICS about phones by DooMLoRD There also are links to guides to flashtool
Method:
1. Flash (with flashtool) LT26i 6.1.A.2.55 SG Generic (1257-6921) (no need to wipe data)
2. Let it boot, turn on data debugging.
3. Flash LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_WORLD EXCLUDING system.sin. (how to use flashtool:
4. launch Root_XpS.bat (from my zip)
5. turn on your phone and connect it to PC
6. After second reboot completes check for supersu in app list. if is missing - redo from step 4.
7. Flash (with flashtool) LT26i 6.1.A.2.55 SG Generic (1257-6921).ftf EXCLUDING system.sin. (no need to wipe data)
8. enjoy
Thanks , and i hope that will be helpfull for the guys have Locked Bootloader.
can you provide all the tools and flash file links
Sorta tempted to do this, but tbh .55 doesnt really seem to provide anything much new so I think I'll wait.
can i use .50 italian firmware right? anyone please can explain step by step? like turn off the phone...connect cable...etc
I`ve added links to my 1st post. I don`t think, that pasting whole guide from DooMLoRD`s post is necessary
Didn't work for me. It says it can't write files. Read only...
I will give it a try
chefnoob said:
Didn't work for me. It says it can't write files. Read only...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
same here, please fix that
Anyone confirm this working?
this method doesn't work for me either
Hi i just used the usual method for rooting
after i can update my phone OTA i flashed back
to 50 , root then update to 55 & still rooting
i hope it'll help
nuts70 said:
Hi i just used the usual method for rooting
after i can update my phone OTA i flashed back
to 50 , root then update to 55 & still rooting
i hope it'll help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
could you tell me which customization number you have? from /system/build.prop
Is it LT26i 1257-7770
Saudi Arabic all the lanuages
Found in S development very stable
Sent from my LT26i using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
OTA is depending on my carrier, yes?
I changed customization to 1257-7770 on .50 and phone didn't find any update.
Here is the FTF for the C6506. Flashed it on my own ZL so I'm sure it works.
Part 1: http://d-h.st/CQG
Part 2: http://d-h.st/0J7
Enjoy!
Thanks
Crash338,
I just want to be clear on the steps for rooting with the files you provided:
open FlashTool and flash the part 1 file
now once flashing is done reboot device and connect to PC in usb debuggin mode
CLOSE FLASHTOOL <<< VVVIMP STEP
extract the file DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip to root directory on c:\
execute runme_ file corresponding to your OS on desktop PC, this will execute a SPECIAL version of easy rooting toolkit <<< VVVIMP STEP
after rooting is over the device will restart
you can verify if device is rooted by checking for SuperSU app (it is the newest version)
once thats done now power down device and open FlashTool again
now flash part 2 file
thats it after flashing is done just disconnect and power on device and enjoy rooted phone!
!!! Please don't flash part1 on its own !!!
(Probably can't, anyways, but don't try =p)
We flash .ftf files. The OP could not post the file directly, due to size limitations on the fileserver. Please download the 2 parts, then *decompress* using, for example, 7-Zip (www.7zip.org)
You will get 1 large .ftf file.
Then flash via flashtool, etc.
Cheers
Edit: typos
Thank you for clearing that up. Next question is what is the second file I flash? According to doomlord's "how to" you have to flash a second file
Edit: my problem was I was using wrong flashtool. I went to sony website and dl their flashtool which kept asking me to ul bl. Now I have a new question as I figured this out but still didn't get root. Did you flash the whole file or did you just check the kernal box during flashing. I checked the kernal only box and got no root. Was afraid of losing data
Hello,
The instructions from the thread below should be pretty self-explanatory.
link here
The idea: old kernel has exploit, but newer ones closed the exploit.
Fortunately, even on locked bootloader, can re-flash older kernel only.. get root.. then re-flash new kernel, and keep the root.
To be clear:
- flash full new ROM (which includes new, no exploit kernel)
- flash old kernel only
- get root
- re-flash new kernel only
(Note: my terminology may be off; the gist shoukd be ok)
Edit: typos, clarification
Thank you, I think I may have done it backwards and flashed all BUT the kernal. DOH!
Woah, didn't check the forum in a little while, thx for clearing up everything spamam1 :good:
Performed tonight and all is as it should be. Thanks for the help
anyone know where to find .423 kernal for 6506?
Optilicious said:
anyone know where to find .423 kernal for 6506?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here is the thread for the full 423 FTF.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332539
I'm assuming you are trying to root your phone so just unselect everything apart from the kernel when flashing.
Hello guys, I just want to share the steps on how my Xperia M[dual] is rooted and has its bootloader unlocked for about 2weeks dating to this post. I updated my XM to 4.3 and missed the benefits of a rooted android so I found a way to root it(During that time rooting on locked BL was still impossible).But upon searching methods and asking people on how to. I discovered a way on how to root my phone and unlock my bootloader and learned something that will make you feel confident on tinkering with your device.
So basically, Im not pertaining on rooting on this thread but upon reading the steps you might learn something that I also learned
This is for those Xperia M users who upgraded to 4.3 who wants to:
Downgrade to 4.1/4.2 and UnlockBootloader
Root their XM[Unlocked Bootloader][Dual]
Create Firmwares from their own country.
Also to create backups
First. let's assume you are in 4.3(locked bootloader)and doesnt know anything about FTF's and backups and willing to do anything just to install apps that requires root permissions. Just like me
Here are the steps.
1.Make your own 4.3 FTF file from SUS. The FTF from here is for your own country
Here's the guide on how to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/guide-how-make-ftf-stock-firmware-sus-t2075736
2.Flash a FTF file with lower android version. You can search the appropriate FTF file for your device in Xperia M android development.
Here's the guide on how to:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277Step 3 will be focusing on unlocking your bootloader. You can read it (if you want to root) or just skip it (if you're only concerned on backups) and proceed to other steps
3.Root your phone while running in 4.2.2 android version and unlock your bootloader.
Search the forum on how to root 4.2.2/4.1 you need to be rooted to unlock your bootloader. Here's the guide for unlocking BL:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484622Note: Don't install any kernel for now just stick to stock kernel to avoid issues because we will be upgrading back to 4.3. If you read step 1 you definitely have your own FTF backup :highfive:
4.Flash the FTF file from step 1 and now youre back to 4.3 with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER, TA-BACKUP, 4.2.2 &4.3 FIRMWARE :highfive:
5.Optional StepThis method is strictly for XM Dual users only, because the kernel in the link provided here is the stock kernel xm dual 4.3 with CWM integration. For XM single users just search you own stock kernel with CWM if you want CWM
Follow the last 2 steps provided here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51559161&postcount=30
By now you have the knowledge on how to fix your own device. Example: If you got bootloop by flashing tweaks or kernels you can just flash your own FTF file to have a fresh start again. :victory:
Proof that I did this also. This is a private conversation of me and ansebovi
ansebovi said:
Tommienots said:
So ill summarize all you told me so i can proceed
my current phone version android 4.3
1. Make my own FTF file in this current version.
2. Flash FTF file with android os running 4.2.2
3. Root while in 4.2.2
4. Back up TA partition
5. Unlock Bootloader
6. Flash the ftf file from step 1
7. proceed with the steps in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51559161&postcount=30
upon completing these steps, am I rooted now running 4.3?
thats what i understood. correct me if im wrong.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yep..:good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's it have a good day
CREDITS:
ansebovi
Deadmask
shiromau
Bonoboo
There are already threads on all of these things. There is no need for this one
Sent from my C2004 using xda app-developers app
paper13579 said:
There are already threads on all of these things. There is no need for this one
Sent from my C2004 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Im just sharing the method I used in rooting my phone. :angel:
Part 1: http://d-h.st/nqC
Part 2: http://d-h.st/ylJ
Enjoy
Thanks for posting. Just to be clear: not rooted, right?
Bobomo said:
Thanks for posting. Just to be clear: not rooted, right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is the rooted version. I used the original FTF from @scifan here.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759110
... to create this stock image with root and recovery included.
Oh, awesome! You should probably add that to the title
Does this have the same issue as the .101 where the XZDR.prop file needs to be replaced in order to access recovery?
Bobomo said:
Oh, awesome! You should probably add that to the title
Does this have the same issue as the .101 where the XZDR.prop file needs to be replaced in order to access recovery?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol, It might, I deleted the files in that directory right before turning off my phone to access recovery and flash the new zip. Both recovery's are working great with 4.4.2
Downloading now!
Crash338 said:
lol, It might, I deleted the files in that directory right before turning off my phone to access recovery and flash the new zip. Both recovery's are working great with 4.4.2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First of ... thanks Crash! You were really fast! I'm downloading right now
What directory do we need to delete the files from? I was not aware of the issue, though now I know why I couldn't access recovery on 101 :silly:
adolfovm said:
First of ... thanks Crash! You were really fast! I'm downloading right now
What directory do we need to delete the files from? I was not aware of the issue, though now I know why I couldn't access recovery on 101 :silly:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In your SDCard, simply delete the files in the XZDualRecovery or rename the XZDR.prop. If you delete them, they get recreated anyway and fixes that problem you had with 101
Oh, how much I love you right now. Thanks a lot! Will report if I encounter any issue with your files, though I seriously doubt I will.
I'm on unlocked boot loader. Can I just flash the zip and then the ftf file? Thanks
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
So I just flash these with the Twerp ?
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app
BL or BU
Crash338 said:
Part 1: http://d-h.st/nqC
Part 2: http://d-h.st/ylJ
Enjoy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This FTF works to UB and LB or just for UB. Any bugs, something special wich we need to know after flashing?
Optilicious said:
I'm on unlocked boot loader. Can I just flash the zip and then the ftf file? Thanks
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Locked or unlocked BL isn't important with these files.
Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.
Thank you guys!
But for those (like my self) who are not experts on this, could you please, provide a detailed (step by step) guide on how to flash it?
If I already flashed it to kitkat (not rooted), can I do it over this one?
Regards
Torres77an said:
So I just flash these with the Twerp ?
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.
I flashed it with CWM but TWRP should also work without issues.
Prome7eo said:
This FTF works to UB and LB or just for UB. Any bugs, something special wich we need to know after flashing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My BL is locked, there are easier ways if you have an unlocked bootloader but this will work whether your BL is locked or unlocked. Ive been running it for a few hours now and no issues, root and dual recovery's are working.
kobolt99 said:
Thank you guys!
But for those (like my self) who are not experts on this, could you please, provide a detailed (step by step) guide on how to flash it?
If I already flashed it to kitkat (not rooted), can I do it over this one?
Regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you already flashed 4.4.2 then you do not have root and therefore cannot flash these. You will need to flash back to an older 4.2.2 so you can root and then install recovery. Once you have recovery the steps are:
1 - upload the zip to your SDCard and flash it via recovery
2 - After flash is successful, turn off your phone without rebooting.
3 - Flash the stripped FTF file via FlashTool and boot your phone.
That's it
Crash338 said:
Locked or unlocked BL isn't important with these files.
Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome, just wanted to make sure! Thanks!
Sent from my Xperia ZL using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Crash338 said:
If you already flashed 4.4.2 then you do not have root and therefore cannot flash these. You will need to flash back to an older 4.2.2 so you can root and then install recovery. Once you have recovery the steps are:
1 - upload the zip to your SDCard and flash it via recovery
2 - After flash is successful, turn off your phone without rebooting.
3 - Flash the stripped FTF file via FlashTool and boot your phone.
That's it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I made this post with links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52606650&postcount=5
Just replace the files in the last steps with the file from this thread.
EDIT: Meant this for person Crash was responding to. I know Crash knows how to do this
Downloaded but before flashing it I tried to reinstall dualrecovery 2.7.94 but phone got stuck at sony logo... Will fix this first then flash the update...
Bobomo said:
I made this post with links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52606650&postcount=5
Just replace the files in the last steps with the file from this thread.
EDIT: Meant this for person Crash was responding to. I know Crash knows how to do this
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nice how to thread! :highfive:
We all have gotten a sneak peek of Sony's lollipop update onto our beloved z1 compact. Through the many ways available I for instance used an ftf file. But they do not come pre-rooted like the zip file alternatives.
The only way to root ftf I am told is to flash a kernel pre-installed with a recovery then flash SuperSU zip. I have flashed like 3 different boot.imgs only to find no TWRP/Philz/cmw recovery.
Can anyone give me a WORKING kernel that will boot into a recovery? Would really appreciate this.
Found my solution
Edit: I just found a cm11 snapshot boot.img kernel, flashed it. Booted to recovery and flashed a pre-rooted rom zip. Easy as pie.
Thanks all.
Just flash KK firmware 108, root it, install recovery latest version, and afterwards flash any customised prerooted ROM of your choice.
kokkss said:
Just flash KK firmware 108, root it, install recovery latest version, and afterwards flash any customised prerooted ROM of your choice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is too much work. Work that I have to do. It's the only way to root this ftf. damn it
It's up to you.
I've done it.
I made a pre-rooted ftf using PRF creator and compiling the SUPERSU v2.37 and Z1C locked dual recovery 2.8.12 from Nuts site.
You can use Xperifirm to download the the firmware, then use Flashtool to decrypt the fileset and create the FTF, then you're good to go.
Hello guys.Does this method works??Without unlocking the bootloader? http://techchomps.com/root-14-5-a-0-242-android-5-0-lollipop-on-sony-xperia-z1-compact/
kos25k said:
Hello guys.Does this method works??Without unlocking the bootloader? http://techchomps.com/root-14-5-a-0-242-android-5-0-lollipop-on-sony-xperia-z1-compact/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello,
No don't work. With LB, you can't flash boot.img.
So i must unlock it right??Can anyone please send me the directions on how to unlock and root?
martin091 said:
I've done it.
I made a pre-rooted ftf using PRF creator and compiling the SUPERSU v2.37 and Z1C locked dual recovery 2.8.12 from Nuts site.
You can use Xperifirm to download the the firmware, then use Flashtool to decrypt the fileset and create the FTF, then you're good to go.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome, which version region did you use? Mind sharing?
I am almost running out of options
So after everything done can we restore TA partition and relock the bootloader?
Not sent by me!
bumjrah said:
Awesome, which version region did you use? Mind sharing?
I am almost running out of options
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm from the UK but I used the "Customized US" version. It works all the same, I've put together a UK one now but I'll need to wipe data before I can use it.
I'd share if I didn't have awful internet. The file is massive, unfortunately.
You'll find multiple threads on how to do different parts.
You need to create your pre-rooted firmware, then you'll need to download KK with Xperifirm (probably .108) and flash it with Flashtool.
Root KK using Easy Root Tool and install XZDualRecovery using the desktop client.
Once you're rooted with SuperSU/SuperUser and Recovery you can install the pre-rooted firmware (PRF) as a flashable zip within Recovery itself.
There's also work arounds for Xposed which you can find too, I've used them and it's all working as it should for now.
I also have a locked bootloader, so don't worry about unlocking it. I'll have a look around for the threads I used and post any I find.
---------- Post added at 08:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:24 AM ----------
Working Xposed work-around
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60298690&postcount=123?
FR pre-rooted firmware with extras (not sure on your region or if it'll work properly. Worth a try?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/14-5-0-242customizedfrpre-t3083055
PRF Creator
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
Xperifirm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
Flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335555
I'll leave you to find your own SuperSU or SuperUser zip, same with XZDualRecovery as they're frequently updated so you're better off finding the latest versions.
But how can you flash 108 if you are already on 242 and you have a locked bootloader? You must unlock it first...
Not sent by me!
BlackArtsInc said:
But how can you flash 108 if you are already on 242 and you have a locked bootloader? You must unlock it first...
Not sent by me!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What I did is that I downgraded with Flashtool, rooted KK, and then flashed a prerooted rom through the recovery. No need to unlock the bootloader.
c6nsor9d said:
What I did is that I downgraded with Flashtool, rooted KK, and then flashed a prerooted rom through the recovery. No need to unlock the bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How did you downgrade really?
You just flashed the 157 FTF in flashmode? It's doable?
Not sent by me!
BlackArtsInc said:
How did you downgrade really?
You just flashed the 157 FTF in flashmode? It's doable?
Not sent by me!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK, there seems to be some loss in translation somewhere. Hope this will clear up some stuff:
1. Flash KitKat (kernel, system, everything).
2. Root it.
3. Install recovery (here)
4. Since you don't want to make your own pre-rooted firmware, here. Click on 'Google Drive' for the zip, and FTF. You need both.
5. Put the zip in your SD card/internal.
6. Boot into recovery and clear all data (dalvik, system, data, everything).
7. Flash the zip. DO NOT REBOOT.
8. Shutdown and use Flashtool to flash the .ftf you downloaded. Check System and Baseband on the 'exclude' column.
9. Have fun!
@dazzerfong OK,first of all thanks for your answer. What I'm asking is how did you do the first step with locked bootloader.
Flashtool->Flashmode->KitKat 157 FTF->Then root it blah blah?
Are these steps correct or not? Im about to try today cos I really miss root on my phone.
If you are already on Lollipop and your bootloader is locked you can get root this way.
1.Download the correct KitKat (.157) ROM for your country/operator using Xperifim.
Convert it to FTF using Flashtool. (there are tutorials,search)
2.Flash the FTF you created using Flashtool's Flashmode. Include everything.
3.Root your KitKat (.157) using the forum's tutorials and also install [NUT]'s recovery.
4.Boot into recovery and flash your pre rooted ROM in flashable zip format.
(There are also tutorials on how to create this with Xperifim and PRF programs).
5.Enjoy rooted Lollipop with locked bootloader.
Not sent by me!
BlackArtsInc said:
@dazzerfong OK,first of all thanks for your answer. What I'm asking is how did you do the first step with locked bootloader.
Flashtool->Flashmode->KitKat 157 FTF->Then root it blah blah?
Not sent by me!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep! All done with locked bootloader (or, if you want, unlocked, but you're wasting your time if you're unlocked). So, first you flash the FTF of a KitKat ROM.
Rooting, use Towelroot or something. No idea why, but Towelroot refuses to play with my TWRP (recovery), so I used the old method.
@dazzerfong
One last question cos I just did all the steps but I couldnt reboot into Lollipop after flashing my pre rooted rom zip file.
6. Boot into recovery and clear all data (dalvik, system, data, everything).
7. Flash the zip. DO NOT REBOOT.
8. Shutdown and use Flashtool to flash the .ftf you downloaded.
Check System and Baseband on the 'exclude' column.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
On step 8 which FTF you mean exactly? I assume you mean the FTF from which you created
your pre rooted zip initially? In my case the Customized GR version?
N.
BlackArtsInc said:
@dazzerfong
One last question cos I just did all the steps but I couldnt reboot into Lollipop after flashing my pre rooted rom zip file.
On step 8 which FTF you mean exactly? I assume you mean the FTF from which you created
your pre rooted zip initially? In my case the Customized GR version?
N.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You should have downloaded 2 things so far: the zip, and the FTF. That FTF is Lollipop stock: doesn't matter where it's from. Flash that in Flashtool, but remember to check 'System' and 'Baseband' in the 'Exclude' column.
BlackArtsInc said:
How did you downgrade really?
You just flashed the 157 FTF in flashmode? It's doable?
Not sent by me!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Downgrade to .108 (with flashtool) in order to directly root the phone, whereas with .157, you'll have to flash an older kernel with flashtool in order to get root.
Once rooted, just get yourself a flashable prerooted firmware (zip file) and flash it from the recovery (after a wipe factory reset; wipe data; wipe cache; wipe Davilk Cache and Wipe System).