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ROM-Assaye-V3.0.0
[Stock based-14.1.G.2.257] [C6903][Unlocked and Locked Bootloaders]
No claims, no nonsense, this is just a rom for people who want the latest stock rom with root and want a trusted source.
This is just made from dsixda's Android Kitchen and I hesitate to call it development. [MOD's, if you think it should be moved, feel free] Its just something I did and thought I should shareFeedback is actively encouraged
Features
Based on [STOCK FIRMWARE][C6903]14.1.G.2.257-Vodafone-UK
Added SuperSU Credit Chainfire
All apk's zipaligned
Wishlist
Include dual recovery in ROM (CMW, TWRP and Philz recovery)
Deodex system
New bootanimation
New offline charging images
Installation for Locked Bootloader
Ensure you are on 14.1.G.1.534 firmware (Or another that can be rooted and have recovery installed)
Root it and install dual recovery
Enter CMW and factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik.
Flash the ROM. The .zip file from the download section. Or from here
DO NOT REBOOT
Flash supersu zip from here
DO NOT REBOOT
Goto advanced in recovery and choose power off.
Flash this file in flashtool. ENSURE YOU HAVE TICKED TO EXCLUDE SYSTEM
Reinstal recovery
Known Bugs and Fixes (If applicable)
Code:
How to Report Bugs
Answer these questions.
1. Which version of the ROM did you download? Please provide the download link.
2. Are you on a locked or unlocked bootloader?
3. Which kernel are you on?
4. Have you flashed anything else, or is the bug coming from a CLEAN install of this ROM?
5. What are the symtpons of the bug?
6. How can I reproduce the bug?
7. Can you provide a logcat?
8. Any other comments that might help me or others to help you.
Credits
@[NUT] for dual recovery and always answering questions
@DooMLoRD for everything
@nvphuong for install instructions
XDA:DevDB Information
ROM-ASSAYE, a ROM for the Sony Xperia Z1
Contributors
gregbradley
ROM OS Version: 4.2.x Jelly Bean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: 14.1.G.2.257
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2013-10-30
Created 2013-10-30
Last Updated 2013-10-31
Reserved
Reserved
Another one
Last one
Nice to see another ROM, ty.
tiunilohmu said:
Nice to see another ROM, ty.
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Thanks,
File is now uploaded and in the download section
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There seems to be a problem ATM. There are links to the mega site where the .zip is in the instructions, but I will try and reupload to the xda server again later tonight
You messed something mate.
You said - flash ROM via CWM but you provided ftf file so I guess there's no need for that step or?!
It would mean we should flash ROM two times, from CWM and from flashtool....?
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Great idea, I really need stock, unchanged 257 firmware (rooted) but please, fix this or give us proper instructions.
Tnx
EDIT:
On PC download links are visible
tnx
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Thanks for the replies and the interest.
1) There is a link to the download in the download section at the top of the project. See the screen shot. However the .zip file can also be found here
2) The instructions are correct. You have to flash the .zip in recovery and root it using the superSU .zip. Then before rebooting flash the 257 ftf to install the 257 kernel etc. You exclude system because you want to keep the rooted system you just flashed in recovery. The ftf has to be flashed in flashtool.
3) Anyone can flash the ftf from any region. If you want to keep your basedand etc, then just exclude system and baseband in flashtool. If you want to flash a FTF of your region though you can flash any FTF and just exclude system.
4) I am currently uploading a direct link to the rom in the download section.
Recovery for locked bootloaders is not included to rom? I have to install recovery again after flashing?
POWER1FM said:
Recovery for locked bootloaders is not included to rom? I have to install recovery again after flashing?
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Yes. I have made this as stock as possible for people. I will start including more in the next release.
But you can download dual recovery from here and reinstall it
OK, I have put a link in the instructions and also in the post a few above this one.
I will work on the download section as well.
gregbradley said:
OK, I have put a link in the instructions and also in the post a few above this one.
I will work on the download section as well.
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Thank you for this good idea of rooted stock. I am on 6902 , How can I proceed please ? Are you preparing same for 6902 ? )
hovnovice said:
Thank you for this good idea of rooted stock. I am on 6902 , How can I proceed please ? Are you preparing same for 6902 ? )
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I will see what I can do if you send me a link to a FTF for the C6902.
gregbradley said:
I will see what I can do if you send me a link to a FTF for the C6902.[/QUOTE
Thank you for trying , here is the link : https://mega.co.nz/#!6pBlCZLa!Jl4QLU9lHTUPeHJzqTuQt03-EGFSReLHVMivYJKobMA
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Hi. This is based on a Vodafone ROM so will it have Voda stuff in it if I flash or will it be generic?
ozgadgetguy said:
Hi. This is based on a Vodafone ROM so will it have Voda stuff in it if I flash or will it be generic?
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yes, but you will have rooted rom, so you can uninstall it.
I will provide a bloatfree rom soon, but ATM people are after a stock rom with root so that is what I have provided.
In a few days it will be deodexed, bloatware free, etc etc/..
Error
When I flashed it, I got a status 7 error of some sort, just after that, I re-flashed it and it worked perfectly fine until it came time to boot the phone, I followed the instructions given thoroughly multiple times and came out with the same error again and again.
ChrisFirerabbit said:
When I flashed it, I got a status 7 error of some sort, just after that, I re-flashed it and it worked perfectly fine until it came time to boot the phone, I followed the instructions given thoroughly multiple times and came out with the same error again and again.
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strange, status 7 is to do with the updater script, but it worked fine for me. Also, what exactly happened when you came to reboot the phone?
Can I ask what version of recovery you have installed?
gregbradley said:
strange, status 7 is to do with the updater script, but it worked fine for me. Also, what exactly happened when you came to reboot the phone?
Can I ask what version of recovery you have installed?
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Oh, sorry about that, forgot to finish that part, I was basically stuck in a bootloop, but I was able to fix it. Here is the recovery I used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455959&page=9
Hi,
I am just writing these steps to help those who want to downgrade from KK to JB due to any reason. Please use these steps at your own risk.
Some Background:
Recently I updated my Razr M to KK, it was Locked and Unrooted, but with the help of Twelroot and Motopocalypse I rooted and unlocked the BL.
Now somehow I didn't like the KK and wanted to go back to JB 4.1.2 because I was now having unlocked BL and rooted phone so it was easy but need to follow some steps to successfully downgrade to JB. So an unlocked BL and rooted with KK is must.
Prerequisite:
USB drivers for Razr M must be installed before proceeding.
Steps:
1. download the firmware file [Android 4.1.2
Blur_Version.98.30.1.XT907.Verizon.en.US] from http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=8
2. extract the above archive and replace the XML file with the one in attachment.
3. put the phone into fastboot mode and flash the firmware with RSD Lite (attached)
4. reboot and now you have JB 4.1.2
If you want to install root application again and also want to flash custom recovery then please follow the Post#5 [ATTACK] (thanks ATTACK)
Note : for custom recovery you will need the fastboot.exe if you don't have it then install minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.1.3_setup.exe(attached).
Put the phone in fastboot mode, copy the recovery to c:\ and execute the below command :
fastboot flash recovery [Path to recovery image]
If it help you then don't forget to press Thanks button !
Forgive my ignorance but this won't downgrade the kernel will it? I'm hoping it's possible to go from the newest OTA to the stable CM11 but I'm guessing this is new kernel JB. Either way thanks if I can't go to stable CM11 I'll stick with rooted 4.1.2.
Once you have a unlocked bootloader, you do not need to use "root programs". All you need to do is flash a custom recovery via Mfastboot / fastboot then flash SuperSU / Superuser.
In dhacker29's folder there are 2 different recoveries.
"msm8960" is for 4.1.2
"KITKAT" is for 4.4.2
ATTACK said:
Once you have a unlocked bootloader, you do not need to use "root programs". All you need to do is flash a custom recovery via Mfastboot / fastboot then flash SuperSU / Superuser.
In dhacker29's folder there are 2 different recoveries.
"msm8960" is for 4.1.2
"KITKAT" is for 4.4.2
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thanks ATTACK, can you please point out that which recovery is specially for 4.1.2 because there are a lot of recoveries with msm8960 in Dhacker29's folder.
One more thing if you have flashable Su and busybox zip then please attach it , i will update the OP.
thanks alot.
DHACKER29's FOLDER
- LINK
JELLYBEAN 4.1.2 RECOVERIES
- CWM-6.0.4.6-swipe-moto_msm8960
- TWRP-2.7.0.0-moto_msm8960-hdpi
KITKAT 4.4.2 RECOVERIES
- CWM6049-RAZR-HD_M-KITKAT
- TWRP2710-RAZR_M-KITKAT
SUPERUSER - I'm just going to link to Chainfire's thread, Direct people to download from there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
BUSYBOX
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.timos.busyboxonrails
Could you go back to KK when you've downgraded to JB? Just asking this question early before the CM11 M8 release and the transition occurs.
TheForceUnleashed said:
Could you go back to KK when you've downgraded to JB? Just asking this question early before the CM11 M8 release and the transition occurs.
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Yes.
ATTACK said:
Yes.
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So just by flashing the KK firmware in RSD without any changes to the xml? Sorry for the noob questions, I realize how easy this phone can be bricked and I want to avoid it.
TheForceUnleashed said:
So just by flashing the KK firmware in RSD without any changes to the xml? Sorry for the noob questions, I realize how easy this phone can be bricked and I want to avoid it.
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I see don't why you would need to. It would be just like restoring stock firmware via RSD Lite.
When I try to flash this, I get Failure on 2/20, sbl1
jrk190 said:
When I try to flash this, I get Failure on 2/20, sbl1
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Did you replace the XML file included in attachment?
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Sure did. I can't even restore to 4.4.2, I'm stuck on a broken system with no wifi or signal. This sucks...
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is this sure it works? i read the feedback so,me user try it failed?
jrk190 said:
Sure did. I can't even restore to 4.4.2, I'm stuck on a broken system with no wifi or signal. This sucks...
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Can you please post the error that is displayed in RSD Lite ?
The steps are tested by my 2 times, and there shouldn't be any problem. Make sure you have installed the correct drivers.
Please ensure that your bootloader is unlocked and shows BL unlocked status code 3 on BL screen.
I was also able to successfully flash back to JB with House of Moto via fast boot and full data wipe. It would not work with Universal or Keep Data, had to do full data wipe. Just another alternative :good:
xKroniK13x said:
I was also able to successfully flash back to JB with House of Moto via fast boot and full data wipe. It would not work with Universal or Keep Data, had to do full data wipe. Just another alternative :good:
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I have used my method two time successfully, just follow the steps described in OP.
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Thanks You Its a Success Downgrade From 4.4 stock > CM11 > Stock rom 4.1 Thank you so much !!!
For those undergoing the downgrade process in RSD Lite and it takes forever for it to finish and the system ends up without data/signal, you need to RSD Lite flash again in order to regain signal. I believe the flashing was sluggish due to the jump from 4.4.2 to 4.1.2 and the many changes that were reflashed.
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We have a wiener!
Thank you so much for the guide. After a lot of trial and error (mostly error), I thought that I had bricked my lovely XT907. I finally restored KitKat by flashing the 4.4.2 firmware with the edited XML file (deleting lines with "Getvar", "var" and "oem" in them), then followed your guide to the letter and found myself with a perfectly functional phone once again. No more sticky fastboot loops or audio-related crashes for me!
Lovely guide - thanks again! :laugh:
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What functionality does Busybox add? The description on the Play page is woefully sparse.
Thanks!
ATTACK said:
I *DON'T see why you would need to. It would be just like restoring stock firmware via RSD Lite.
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*EDIT
I don't know why this posted as a new reply
Hi all
Here i got pre-rooted stock firmware to get our D5303 and D5316 4.4.3 get root
but the D5316 has'nt been tested yet coz i don't own the device..
please feedback if you have any problem and if you are happy..
D5303: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-838sA5iRQxbVFpRjV5MmlOOWM/view?usp=sharing
D5316: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-838sA5iRQxZG02clZQZEtHek0/view?usp=sharing
D5322: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-838sA5iRQxeVJJbFpNOFpJeVk/view?usp=sharing
REQUIREMENT:
rooted stock rom
recovery
How to:
first, your device must be on 4.4.2 or below to be able to root
second, root your device using tool in cross development section...try each one of them
thirdly, after the device rooted, install a recovery
then download the pre rooted firmware for your model and put them in sd card, and flash it trhough recovery..
remember to do a backup first
something that i can't figure out is we can't modify the system app, but if you want to have a sound mod, you can replace the mixer_paths.xml..
and maybe someone can help with that problem, but at last an app that requires root like greenify and xposed instaler will work...
thanks to @zxz0O0 for the tool to create this pre-rooted firmware and @[NUT] for his recovery to flash this flashable zip
Note:-to resolve the problem because of sony RIC, download SonyRICdefeat from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-sony-ric-killer-t2953141 and just extract and run the install.bat file...
-backup your system before flashing to keep your data safe
This is great sir but I think It would be better even easier for noob like me if you will provide us tutorial or maybe link of how to downgrade and root 4.4.2(confirmed to work) before going to 4.4.3..thanks in advance
titanium_gld said:
This is great sir but I think It would be better even easier for noob like me if you will provide us tutorial or maybe link of how to downgrade and root 4.4.2(confirmed to work) before going to 4.4.3..thanks in advance
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You just need to use flashtool to downgrade, and root with roottoolkit from the cross development section and then isntalling a recovery
is it really difficult just to hit the thanks button, hmm?
Note:to resolve the problem because of sony RIC said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-sony-ric-killer-t2953141[/URL] and just extract and run the install.bat file...
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Nice to hear its working for t2ultra... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
gravtec said:
Nice to hear its working for t2ultra... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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Yeah, even at first i try the original file it doesn't work...hahah
D5316 worked with TWRP.
MortaLPortaL said:
D5316 worked with TWRP.
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Good to hear..:thumbup:
Just picked up the D5316 could someone please point me to.the easiest way to root and install recovery?
How bout D5322 ?
how to flash your pre-rooted? full wipe? or no need to wipe anything? just flash?
black_shot099 said:
how to flash your pre-rooted? full wipe? or no need to wipe anything? just flash?
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Just flash it
not work
D5322 twrp
xmanganato77 said:
not work
D5322 twrp
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What error did you get on recovery?
Not error! Succesful in recovery but don't flash zip.
xmanganato77 said:
Not error! Succesful in recovery but don't flash zip.
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What do you mean by don't flash zip?
Chena_22 said:
What do you mean by don't flash zip?
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It might mean that flashing failed.
In my experience, installation of prerooted image for D5316 from CWM recovery does not go well. It aborts after "Verifying update package".
Something is missing.
Sucess
it´s working on 5306 Telcel Mexico
Tnx a Lot
:good::good::good::good:
For those on the D5316 variant does it show 4.4.2? What about the other variants? I thought this was a 4.4.3 based ROM? Just asking, not really a big deal!
jameswood24 said:
For those on the D5316 variant does it show 4.4.2? What about the other variants? I thought this was a 4.4.3 based ROM? Just asking, not really a big deal!
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It's 4.4.3 pre rooted stock rom, not 4.4.2
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.
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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/
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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).
So I'm on stock 5.1.1 with locked bootloader and rooted.
Any idea where I can find a ftf file for 5.0.2 or 4.4.4 OR is there another way to root?
You can try flashtool > Xprifirm and see if there is one for you. I had a lot of broken downloads. I ended up flashing this D5503_14.4.A.0.157_Customized DE.ftf yesterday. I can, however, not find it and the moment, yet someone linked it on xda. Sorry.
Anyways, remember wipe cache/data after flash. Then you can root and install lockdualrecovery to flash a prerootet zip made with PRFCreater (Get newest rom from Xpirifirm)
Steffe89 said:
You can try flashtool > Xprifirm and see if there is one for you. I had a lot of broken downloads. I ended up flashing this D5503_14.4.A.0.157_Customized DE.ftf yesterday. I can, however, not find it and the moment, yet someone linked it on xda. Sorry.
Anyways, remember wipe cache/data after flash. Then you can root and install lockdualrecovery to flash a prerootet zip made with PRFCreater (Get newest rom from Xpirifirm)
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My main problem is that I can't find a working link on XperiFirm...
Ah. Same problem as me. I can torrent the file for you?
doriandiaconu said:
So I'm on stock 5.1.1 with locked bootloader and rooted.
Any idea where I can find a ftf file for 5.0.2 or 4.4.4 OR is there another way to root?
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Here's stock 5.0.2, (.270 fw), US customization - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1niPALD2vPeR25XM0ptUmltSVU/view?usp=sharing
Just for clarity, it says in your post that you are currently rooted on 5.1. Why do you want this file? Or is that a typo?