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[Q] Help me to root my SONY XPERIA S .55 LATEST

AM New to this root world...
Am having this file : Xperia S Stock Firmware 6.1.A.2.55 Deodex Flashable Zip Root by tosa.th
and having flash tool 0.9.9.0 latest version but i do no how to flash this firmware its rooted firmware...
am having Unlock boot loader key also...
pls give me step by step procedure....

Just flash ka or ads kernel and ur will get the root
U don't have to flash a whole ROM to get root.
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Just flash Advanced Stock Kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280

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AvRS

hush66 said:
Just flash Advanced Stock Kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
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Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
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RISHI RAJ said:
Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
for this flash does i need .ftf file or how can any 1 pls help me list of things i need to flash
does i need androidsdk if s pls tell
can any i help me in image tutorial
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masksan23 said:
RISHI RAJ said:
Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
for this flash does i need .ftf file or how can any 1 pls help me list of things i need to flash
does i need androidsdk if s pls tell
can any i help me in image tutorial
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No image tutorial. Plain text.
DRM keys are Digital Rights Management keys. You will lose these when you unlock your bootloader. TrackID and some other (not really important) Sony apps won't work.
So, first, go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and download the tools needed.
There you have all the steps needed to unlock bootloader.
After you've unlocked bootloader head down to the CWM thread and download the flashable file. You have the instructions at the thread.
Flash CWM and the phone will boot in CWM mode now. Remember to put the ROM you want to flash on sdcard, or put kernel.sin file so you can boot back in the system.
Download the Root.zip flashable file for cwm (you'll find it in most of the root threads), and put it in the root of storage.
Then flash the CWM through fastboot, and the phone will boot in CWM recovery.
Navigate to "Install zip from sdcard -> Choose zip from sdcard -> "root.zip" (use the volume buttons to navigate and power to select).
Select Yes and your phone will be rooted.
If you want, you can download a kernel like Advanced ICS which will autoroot your phone when you flash it.
If you don't flash another kernel, then power off the device and boot into fastboot mode, and flash kernel.sin.
Your phone will boot into the system and will be rooted
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Persephone echnetr
Have you tried the Bin4ry method for rooting! This will keep your BL locked but roots your phone!

I have unlocked my boot loader.
I checked by typing *#*#7324...#*#*
Service info - configuration - in last line
It says bootloader unlocked : yes
Is it correct...
Give me correct link for download. which is best to flash+rooting file that u think...
Pls I downloaded flashable zip file by deodex...
Pls help... In future jellybean is going to come I want to use that also
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masksan23 said:
I have unlocked my boot loader.
I checked by typing *#*#7324...#*#*
Service info - configuration - in last line
It says bootloader unlocked : yes
Is it correct...
Give me correct link for download. which is best to flash+rooting file that u think...
Pls I downloaded flashable zip file by deodex...
Pls help... In future jellybean is going to come I want to use that also
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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That's not how you unlock bootloader, that's how you check if your bootloader is unlockable. Head over to Bootloader Unlock thread and unlock your bootloader, then flash a CWM recovery through fastboot, and flash a kernel which will root your device.
There is Jelly Bean for our device, AOKP, CM10, PA etc etc.. Use the search button!

akkiannu said:
Have you tried the Bin4ry method for rooting! This will keep your BL locked but roots your phone!
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.55 is not rootable with the Bin4ry method...

[FTF] Xperia ZL (C6506) 4.2.2 - 10.3.1.A.2.67 - Generic US

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?
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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.

(C6506) 4.4.2 - 10.5.A.0.230 - Generic US - Flashable ZIP and Stripped FTF (root)

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?
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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?
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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
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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:
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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
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So I just flash these with the Twerp ?
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BL or BU
Crash338 said:
Part 1: http://d-h.st/nqC
Part 2: http://d-h.st/ylJ
Enjoy
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Nice how to thread! :highfive:

Sony Xperia ZL 650x_ .283, .292 Rooting. Easy method. [For Unlocked Bootloader]

Using this method, you don't have to flash .230 kernels or use towel root.
For Unlocked bootloader only.
for unlocking any xperia device bootloader, check this link.
Requirements
Sony Mobile Flasher by Androxyde
C650x Superuser Mod
Advanced stock kernel for KK 10.5.1.A.0.283
Install all necessary drivers for xperia zl like flashtool drivers and adb drivers.
Steps
Open "Sony mobile Flasher by Androxyde".
Connect the device to the system using fastboot mode. For this, turn off the device and connect it to the system using USB cable while pressing the volume up button.
Now in "Sony Mobile Flasher", click the flash button on the top left corner and select fastboot mode.
Now click "Select kernal to flash" button.
Next, browse for the "Advance_stock_kernel_for_KK_10.5.A.0.283" image file. For getting the image file, you need to extract the zip file you have downloaded.
And now click OK. The flashing will be finished in seconds.
Now you have a custom recovery for the Xperia ZL.
Next, copy the "C6506_10.5.1.A.0.283_Superuser_Mod.zip" into your Xperia ZL and reboot the device to recovery.
In recovery, Select the "Install" option and find the "C6506_10.5.1.A.0.283_Superuser_Mod.zip" file and flash it.
Now reboot your device, And you are rooted!
For "Sony Mobile Flasher" screenshots, Check this link.
If any problem occurs, ask me in the comment section.
If this post was helpful, don't forget to click the 'Thanks' button.

sachinmtk said:
Using this method, you don't have to flash .230 kernels or use towel root.
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Yes, as long as you keep one important thing in mind: this method is for unlocked BL only. Downgrading a kernel works for both locked and unlocked BL.

I have Xperia ZL C6502...will the superuser zip work...as in the file name it is mentioned c6506...so i was worrying whether it won't brick my device...plzz reply soon..

amborish16 said:
I have Xperia ZL C6502...will the superuser zip work...as in the file name it is mentioned c6506...so i was worrying whether it won't brick my device...plzz reply soon..
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The above method works perfectly for all the xperia ZL models(C6502,C6503,C6506) with an unlocked bootloader. I personally tried it, so don't worry at all.

xperia zl c6506 4.4.4 10.5.1.a.0.292
anyway to root my model.
locked bootloader

Hello, anyone know how I get de image file, mentioned in the steps?
I using 7zip for extract but I don´t know how get.
thank you

charitha19 said:
anyway to root my model.
locked bootloader
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For locked bootloader, Consider the following method by kingvortex.
[GUIDE] How to root 10.5.1.A.0.283 / 10.5.1.A.0.292 [Locked Bootloader]

sabbadini said:
Hello, anyone know how I get de image file, mentioned in the steps?
I using 7zip for extract but I don´t know how get.
thank you
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It's very simple to get the boot.img file from the .zip file. Just right click the file named "Advanced_stock kernel_for_KK_10.5.1.A.0.283.zip", and select the following option "7 - zip -> Extract here". Now you can find your .img file in the extracted location.

sachinmtk said:
It's very simple to get the boot.img file from the .zip file. Just right click the file named "Advanced_stock kernel_for_KK_10.5.1.A.0.283.zip", and select the following option "7 - zip -> Extract here". Now you can find your .img file in the extracted location.
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Thank you for reply, but I still have some troubles.
How I reboot to recovery, if my rom manager not recognize my permissions and I can´t install a super user mod.
sorry for not understand or not do the right.
thank you

sabbadini said:
Thank you for reply, but I still have some troubles.
How I reboot to recovery, if my rom manager not recognize my permissions and I can´t install a super user mod.
sorry for not understand or not do the right.
thank you
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For rebooting your xperia device to recovery, First turn off the device, and then turn it on while repeatedly pressing the Volume up button until the recovery mode appears. I'm not sure about what kind of permissions you are talking about. Feel free to ask any doubts.
:good:

sachinmtk said:
For rebooting your xperia device to recovery, First turn off the device, and then turn it on while repeatedly pressing the Volume up button until the recovery mode appears. I'm not sure about what kind of permissions you are talking about. Feel free to ask any doubts.
:good:
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Sorry for my insistence. I do what you say, but my device don´t open de recovery mode. I don´t know if I do sometinhg wrong. In my fhashtool appers this step when I make the flashboot with the boot.img archive. When I turn off and after turn on with pressing Volume UP my Xperia run normally, like just pressed only power button.
thank you for time and patience!

sabbadini said:
Sorry for my insistence. I do what you say, but my device don´t open de recovery mode. I don´t know if I do sometinhg wrong. In my fhashtool appers this step when I make the flashboot with the boot.img archive. When I turn off and after turn on with pressing Volume UP my Xperia run normally, like just pressed only power button.
thank you for time and patience!
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Follow this link. It might help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYPronQ21w8

sachinmtk said:
Follow this link. It might help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYPronQ21w8
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Sorry, but I`m not understand anything, because, for install Busybox, or clockwordmod I need to be rooted my device, but for root I need to be recovery?! last year I rooted my other phone, Xperia S and I not have this complication. So. Let´s see.
I make the flashtool steps, now for recovery I need to have intall de clockwordmod, but for recover or for appears the blue light I need to do like the link you send. Right, for make that steps I need to be rooted.
sorry I´m can´t understand. It is not verry complicated system, but I don´t know where or why I can´t.
thank you for time and patience...
You are great guys.

sabbadini said:
Sorry, but I`m not understand anything, because, for install Busybox, or clockwordmod I need to be rooted my device, but for root I need to be recovery?! last year I rooted my other phone, Xperia S and I not have this complication. So. Let´s see.
I make the flashtool steps, now for recovery I need to have intall de clockwordmod, but for recover or for appears the blue light I need to do like the link you send. Right, for make that steps I need to be rooted.
sorry I´m can´t understand. It is not verry complicated system, but I don´t know where or why I can´t.
thank you for time and patience...
You are great guys.
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For having a custom recovery mode, your phone doesn't need to be rooted. For Recovery, flash the
"Advance_stock_kernel_for_KK_10.5.A.0.283" image file given in the main thread. Using "Flash tool by Androxyde" (Check main thread).
The screenshots for installation are given in main thread. After installing the recovery, Proceed with the rooting process.
If you can't follow the above method, try this method.

does this method work with build number 10.5.1.A.0.292?

abdullah.darwish said:
does this method works with build number 10.5.1.A.0.292?
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I haven't tested it on .292 kernal yet. But i hope it'll work. Please let me know if its working.

very usefull and great thanks

i want to try it but can i use the same files you provided in the post? i mean the same "Advance_stock_kernel_for_KK_10.5.A.0.283" and the same "c650x superuser mod" or what?

sachinmtk said:
I haven't tested it on .292 kernal yet. But i hope it'll work. Please let me know if its working.
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Tested. Still working with .292 build. But you need a .292 kernel instead

could you please give me a link to download the 292. kernal
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sachinmtk said:
I haven't tested it on .292 kernal yet. But i hope it'll work. Please let me know if its working.
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Zerelth said:
Tested. Still working with .292 build. But you need a .292 kernel instead
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could you please give me a link to download the 292. kernal

*NEW* Update [Stock] [Prerooted] Firmware 14.6.A.1.216 [Lp 5.1.1] Xperia Z1 [C6903]

DISCLAIMER
- I am not responsible if you run into a bootloop or you damage your mobile.
- If you run a custom kernel or custom ROM i will not guarantee you may succeed!
- Do it if you know what you do, if not just stop reading anymore!
- If you want Xposed Framework, you need to DEODEX this ROM, Xposed Framework will not work on STOCK ROM Correct me if i am wrong!
If you facing issues with camera or anything else here is your solution, this guys they manage to fix it!
credits to @Geoffxx @anakdayak
Link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62886909&postcount=67
Hello again
Latest firmware with Lollipop 5.1.1. is here and i make also a flashable zip for Xperia Z1 (C6903), and so far is been released in just few countries. I make it pre rooted as by my side once you have a pre rooted firmware you can be able to manage and delete apps what you don`t need to free space in your mobile.
What do you need:
- Flashable zip
- Mobile phone Xperia Z1 (C6903) - with CWM/TWRP to can flash the zip
- USB Cable (make sure your battery is over 75%)
- Attention and patience
The procedure to flash the zip is the same like in other threads (copy the zip to your external SD Card and from there reboot your phone to CWM/TWRP and select - install zip)
STEPS TO UPDATE FROM ORIGINAL 5.0.2 Lollipop
1 - Download the .zip from the link bellow in Download section
2 - Copy the .zip to your External Memory (SD Card)
3 - Reboot the phone in Dualrecovery (CWM/TWRP/Philz)
4 - Select INSTALL, then
4 - Navigate to SD Card (external memory/sdcard1) and select the .zip you copied on step 2
5 - Confirm to flash the .zip
6 - When it says FINISHED and if all goes without errors select BACK then Reboot System
7 - Wait patiently for Android to Update and to boot up, the first reboot is longer than a normal one (around 5 minutes)
If you have no root access and not dual recovery and you are running Android 5.0.2 you must follow this steps:
1 - Downgrate to original firmare .108 (see below the Downgrate section)
2 - ROOT and INSTALL DUALRECOVERY
3 - Then follow the same steps as i wrote above to Update
The content of zip is
- firmware C6903_14.6.A.1.216_Customized CE [Central Europe] (i found with XperiFirm on thread wrote by @IaguCool so of course credits go to him)
- UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46 credits go to @Chainfire
- LATEST Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.22-RELEASE.flashable credits to @[NUT]
I used PRF Creator to make this zip flashable, credits go to @zxz0O0
DOWNGRATE TO 108 http://techbeasts.com/2015/04/14/root-xperia-z1-c6902c6903-14-5-a-0-242-5-0-2-lollipop-with-dual-recovery/
If you have done before flash with dual recovery you may skip the last link, but if it is your first time when you try to do this i highly recommend you to read before each thread including the one on last link.
Download firmware - folder with all firmware's from 14.6.A.0.368 to 14.6.A.1.236
https://mega.nz/#F!fZ5QCAqQ!P7jEDwP-5LeAyxoTVZFGNw
Changelog
Sony Xperia Android 5.0.2 14.5.A.0.270
– Ensured the lock screen / notification bar doesn’t indicate “no service” when the device has coverage
– Added a Sony feature; bringing back the “close-all-button” in the activity menu, so you can easily close all apps at once
– Unblocked devices with server policies (such as Exchange Active Sync for e-mail), to enable the new Lollipop lock-screen notifications
– Ensured the LED light is lit across all sound modes – and no longer offset by “silent”
– Made the necessary fixes to enable the easy movement of content from internal memory to external microSD card (something we saw affecting a few devices)
– Improved messaging functionality in Ultra stamina mode – some conversations could not be opened before in Ultra stamina mode

hi, I'm in 5.02 rooted with Nut's dual recovery installed. If I dont want to lost my app/data, should I just flash it over? or I have to wipe data, cache, dalvik and then flash the ROM?
my bootloader is still locked fyi

feizhel_vandrago said:
hi, I'm in 5.02 rooted with Nut's dual recovery installed. If I dont want to lost my app/data, should I just flash it over? or I have to wipe data, cache, dalvik and then flash the ROM?
my bootloader is still locked fyi
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No fear to flash as it is, just boot to dual recovery , select the zip where you copy it and flash it, then reboot the phone, just be patient the first boot time will be longer than normal. Yesterday before i upload the link i try the zip on my phone and i did not wipe anything, i was on 14.5 A.0.283 (lollipop 5.0.2). Once the reboot was done i have all the settings, messages, contacts was untouched .
Good luck!

Hellspawm said:
No fear to flash as it is, just boot to dual recovery , select the zip where you copy it and flash it, then reboot the phone, just be patient the first boot time will be longer than normal. Yesterday before i upload the link i try the zip on my phone and i did not wipe anything, i was on 14.5 A.0.283 (lollipop 5.0.2). Once the reboot was done i have all the settings, messages, contacts was untouched .
Good luck!
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alright i'll try it tomorrow.
did you clean the bloatware in your phone too? i mean not in the flashable zip, but in your phone after flash it.

feizhel_vandrago said:
alright i'll try it tomorrow.
did you clean the bloatware in your phone too? i mean not in the flashable zip, but in your phone after flash it.
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Nope, i just flash as it is without to clean anything in my phone

Hellspawm said:
Nope, i just flash as it is without to clean anything in my phone
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alright thanks for your help

hello there
can I get a confirmation that the root is working ? no need for additional flash of anything?
thanks for the release,
Rafal

Hitman73 said:
hello there
can I get a confirmation that the root is working ? no need for additional flash of anything?
thanks for the release,
Rafal
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Yes is working, as i say on previous conversation above i have 5.0.2 rooted with dualrecovery, all i did it was to copy the zip to my external memory (SD card) then i reboot to recovery with NDR Utils, i flash the zip and i reboot the phone, when was on i notice as all data, apps and settings i have before flash was untouched
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thank you friend
gonna flash tonight
i'm on latest previous version so there shouldn't be any problem

Hitman73 said:
thank you friend
gonna flash tonight
i'm on latest previous version so there shouldn't be any problem
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If you have root and dualrecovery already there should not be a problem... Remember the boot time is longer after you flash, just be patient.
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starting to see reports of camera not working properly on 5.1.1 me included, takes a few snaps then the shutter sound disappears camera won't open again

Will it work from RR Rom 5.5.5 with Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE installed?

Geoffxx said:
starting to see reports of camera not working properly on 5.1.1 me included, takes a few snaps then the shutter sound disappears camera won't open again
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I don't have any issues with camera even yesterday i took over 8 pictures in a row...
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sm.vassallo said:
Will it work from RR Rom 5.5.5 with Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE installed?
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So far i update from stock, i am not sure if you have custom ROM or custom kernel how will behave, if you want to give a try make sure you backup your actual ROM and have ready for any case a original firmware to flash it if you fail to flash this zip or to restore your backup
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Is this for locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader?

e_mc_square said:
Is this for locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader?
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LB
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Flashed the non-Rooted FTF in flashtool, so running 5.1.1 unrooted. Can't root via flashtool as it always fails, how do you install a custom recovery when running 5.1.1 so I can install the pre-rooted version?
Will I need to downgrade then install dual recovery then flash the rooted Zip from there?
Cheers
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D33KK said:
Flashed the non-Rooted FTF in flashtool, so running 5.1.1 unrooted. Can't root via flashtool as it always fails, how do you install a custom recovery when running 5.1.1 so I can install the pre-rooted version?
Will I need to downgrade then install dual recovery then flash the rooted Zip from there?
Cheers
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well in 5.1.1. you cannot get root access, you should go back to 108, root and install dual recovery, and after that flash the zip here
...in my post i have a link with a guide how to downgrate and then to come back to lollipop
check here the steps
http://techbeasts.com/2015/04/14/root-xperia-z1-c6902c6903-14-5-a-0-242-5-0-2-lollipop-with-dual-recovery/

Hellspawm said:
well in 5.1.1. you cannot get root access, you should go back to 108, root and install dual recovery, and after that flash the zip here
...in my post i have a link with a guide how to downgrate and then to come back to lollipop
check here the steps
http://techbeasts.com/2015/04/14/ro...-5-a-0-242-5-0-2-lollipop-with-dual-recovery/
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Uuuuuugh I was so hoping that wouldn't be the case.. Deep down I knew it would be though.
Definitely a job for tomorrow!
Thanks for the reply.
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D33KK said:
Uuuuuugh I was so hoping that wouldn't be the case.. Deep down I knew it would be though.
Definitely a job for tomorrow!
Thanks for the reply.
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Once you have upgrated to Lollipop when you try the SuperSu is say itself, "you run 5.0 Android, please downgrate to get root acces"
sorry about that and good luck tomorrow!