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??
Related
hi to every one i would like to ask before i unlock my bootloader and rooting stuff. im presently on stock rom right now with firmware 2.3.4 baseband ver. -64 and build number .62. i alredy browse threads and guides about this but unfortunately i was not able to find answer.
ok my question is this.
1. will it be possible for me to install custom rom if im just going to unlock my bootloader but not rooted?
2. there are topics about easy rooting on gen. discussion .i just like to ask,is it possible to disregard downgrading process from .62 to .42 if the bootloader is unlocked for the rooting process. since i dont want to downgrade.there has been issues of bricking the phone if your going to downgrade and update afterwards via ota.
3. can anyone give me updated guide for unlocking bootloader and rooting based on my current firmware.
Thanks in advance.
shallumabijah said:
1. will it be possible for me to install custom rom if im just going to unlock my bootloader but not rooted?
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Yes, custom roms are usually (always?) prerooted, so it gives u root permissions. Bootloader is needed to flash custom kernel.
shallumabijah said:
2. there are topics about easy rooting on gen. discussion .i just like to ask,is it possible to disregard downgrading process from .62 to .42 if the bootloader is unlocked for the rooting process. since i dont want to downgrade.there has been issues of bricking the phone if your going to downgrade and update afterwards via ota.
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If the bootloader is unlocked ur phone gets bricked after update. However u can downgrade with locked bootloader, next root and than update. If u want lock bootloader use file attached (unpack rar archive and flash ftf using flashtool).
On the other hand u can install CWM and use RootXperia.zip (attached) to root.
shallumabijah said:
3. can anyone give me updated guide for unlocking bootloader and rooting based on my current firmware.
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Bootloader:
Unlocking
Root:
1. 2.3.3 - use SuperOneClick Method (maybe work with 2.3.4 i dont use it) or RootXperia.zip or custom Kernel/Rom
2. 2.3.4 - use RootXperia.zip or Custom Kernel/Rom
chemney thanks for the reply..strange i cant find the thanks button using my arc. im going to use my compiuter later.
my arc is 2 days old. so im thinking if im going to unlock and root my phone or not..haha.
Unlock it
You won't regret it
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@flo95
im really planning to do that.but before proceeding i would like to ask if it is compulsary to downgrade to .42 to gain root access cuz my im on .62 right now.
what do you think should i do first unlock bootloader or the rooting process.?
actually i already tried to unlock my boot loader but in typing imei process the instruction wanted me type 14 digits but upon seing my phones imei it has 15 digits. haha
@shallumabijah
next time read instructions it better
Instructions | Sony Xperia said:
the first 14 digits (remove the last digit) of your phone’s IMEI number
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first what i did when i began to want root my phone was unlocking bootloader and than flashing DooMKernel which is prerooted and i didnt need to do it myself (also i got OverClocking, UnderVolting and some other things which i hadnt with stock kernel)
shallumabijah said:
chemney thanks for the reply..strange i cant find the thanks button using my arc. im going to use my compiuter later.
my arc is 2 days old. so im thinking if im going to unlock and root my phone or not..haha.
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no problem. in xda app if u touch post for the moment u got menu. slide it and there is bouquet of flower with "thanks" (i think cause i have polish version)
ch3mn3y said:
@shallumabijah
learn reading
first what i did when i began to want root my phone was unlocking bootloader and than flashing DooMKernel which is prerooted and i didnt need to do it myself (also i got OverClocking, UnderVolting and some other things which i hadnt with stock kernel)
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ive been reading topics about this but up to now my confidence is not that hi to proceed. im on htc desire s before which is rooted. i think im going read more before proceeding..im new to arc society.hehe.thanks again.
I have just updated my Sony Xperia S from 6.1.A.0.2.45 to 6.1.A.0.2.55 via PC companion, after the update I wanted to root my phone again too allow some apps to have root access. As I went to check to see if my phone was rooted I noticed that it wasn't for my apps weren't allowed super user. I then attemted to root via Bin4ry like I did previously in version .45. It didn't work.
I'm wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if it has been resolved without having to unlock the bootloader / install a custom kernel, I don't want to do either of those, I just want root. Has anyone been able to root on .55 on Stock sony ICS firmware .55?
dantistruct said:
I have just updated my Sony Xperia S from 6.1.A.0.2.45 to 6.1.A.0.2.55 via PC companion, after the update I wanted to root my phone again too allow some apps to have root access. As I went to check to see if my phone was rooted I noticed that it wasn't for my apps weren't allowed super user. I then attemted to root via Bin4ry like I did previously in version .45. It didn't work.
I'm wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if it has been resolved without having to unlock the bootloader / install a custom kernel, I don't want to do either of those, I just want root. Has anyone been able to root on .55 on Stock sony ICS firmware .55?
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I've the same problem, I can't root this new version .55! Any ideas? Thanks
ArmDT said:
I've the same problem, I can't root this new version .55! Any ideas? Thanks
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I've been reading around and they've said Bin4ry's root method hasn't yet been updated too root .55 firmware I guesss we'll have to wat :< I hope someone posts in this thread when it's released.
yup updated mine too. now i have to restart all mods,hahahaha..but the problem is the root, will try to unlock again then install custom kernel then stock kernel to gain root, then relocked again.
Simple, downgrade to .40 , root it, install CWM, download prerooted .55 system, flash via CWM , connect to flashtool, flash stock .55 ftf only kernel and baseband ...
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mmm273 said:
Simple, downgrade to .40 , root it, install CWM, download prerooted .55 system, flash via CWM , connect to flashtool, flash stock .55 ftf only kernel and baseband ...
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Thanks a lot, it's not so simple but I will try! :fingers-crossed:
its looks hard, but its simple, Flash--root-cwm-flash via cwm- flash kernel and baseband... about 20mins...
the problem with flashing pre rooted system, is the change in region, ive unlocked then flash recovery nozomi then flash supersu, flash stock kernel.sin,flash cwm, then relocked and deodexed my firmware,and now im reinstalling all mods on my previous rom..hahahaha..cause dont want to change region .
So you think its better unlock BL ?
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unlocked BL to gain root then relocked again to use download music info
mharckk said:
unlocked BL to gain root then relocked again to use download music info
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TrackID works after unlocking and relocking bootloader? I thougt it stops working because of loosing DRM-KEYS while unlocking a bootloader.
ZyrByt said:
TrackID works after unlocking and relocking bootloader? I thougt it stops working because of loosing DRM-KEYS while unlocking a bootloader.
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Download music info works again if you relock you BL, but TrackID (I think) and FB music likes via Walkman will not work anymore, so it's your decision if you want to lose that functions.
and lose your waranty... for this i rootet with my way...
Hello,
I'm one of those lucky guys who got the 2.55 build number.
Wandered around the forum for some time, seeking for a way to root my phone, but don't want to risk before being 99% sure that this may work.
As I understood, Bin4ry's method won't work with my phone, which results in need of unlocking the bootloader.
I checked its status and it shows that its Unlockable = Yes.
Now, let's say I unlock the bootloader, what should I do next? Flash a prerooted ROM?
All I could've found on forums was "UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER" and "BIN4RY'S METHOD" stuff. Maybe because people were posting about this 2.55 thing alot. Maybe not.
All I need is a n00b friendly tutorial.
Btw, I'm on 4.0.4 ICS, which is pretty obvious.
Thank you, in advance.
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Unlock your bootloader and just flash an auto rooting kernel.
But if you're unlocking the bootloader you may as well flash a Jellybean rom anyway
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
Hi, I hope the OP doesn't mind, but I'm kinda in the same situation and I need some help from you guys, because I am currently a Samsung owner (please don't throw rocks ) and I don't really know much about flashing ROM's on Sony.
So... I have with me my brother-in-law's Xperia S with 6.1.A.0.453 (ICS 4.0.4), never been tampered with, just bought, updated to ICS and rooted with Bin4ry's method.
All great, but I was hoping to flash 6.1.A.2.55, because I heard it is the latest.
But now the hard part comes, the phone has Locked Bootloader and I can't unlock it because "Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status > Bootloader unlock allowed" says NO.
That being said, if I flash the .55, how do I root it?
I updated and rooted an Xperia U a while back, using a method of changing the kernels, something like this:
Flashing the ROM I want (the one that can't be rooted)
Flashing an older kernel from a stock Rom witch was rootable
Root it
Flash the kernel of the last ROM, and root remains.
Do you guys thing that this method will work on Xperia S?
Flashing .55
Flashing an old kernel (from 6.1.A.2.45 or other that can be rooted)
Root it
Flashing the kernel of .55 again, and hoping that the Root remains.
Also, where could I find those kernels?
Ben36 said:
Unlock your bootloader and just flash an auto rooting kernel.
But if you're unlocking the bootloader you may as well flash a Jellybean rom anyway
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S
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bro
please tell me how to root xperia s 6.1.A.2.55, I already unlock the boot loader , but i dont know how to root. so i relock again. Please tell me how to root and can you send the ftf file for jelly bean rom. And i want to know what is kernel . i cant find it.
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 ? or mandatory donation?
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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
Hey guys,
since some weeks i updated my Firmware to .270. Now i want to root my device, but i don't how to do it.
When i was at .157 it was really easy, but now i have tried several ways and nothing works for me .
Can somebody help me?
Thx
akandi
akandi said:
Hey guys,
since some weeks i updated my Firmware to .270. Now i want to root my device, but i don't how to do it.
When i was at .157 it was really easy, but now i have tried several ways and nothing works for me .
Can somebody help me?
Thx
akandi
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@akandi
1) First go unlock your Bootloader Here ( Official Sony Website )
2) Download the Latest SuperSU Zip File
3) Download any Custom Kernel ( For Lollipop Of Course ) found in the Android Development Section, or you can use the boot.img kernel found in any CM 12 Rom
4) Flash the kernel on your Z1 Compact via Flashtool and enter recovery and flash the Latest SuperSU Zip File.
5) DO NOT REBOOT! Power Down and open Flashtool
6) Select the .270 FW and Uncheck All Except Kernel and FOTA ( Uncheck Final Verification ) here we reflash the stock kernel since using the CM kernel on Stock ROM would cause a bootloop
7) Flash and reboot
or
Install Kingroot on your Computer, root your phone and once your phone receives root access install NUT's Dual Recovery, after which uninstall the Kingroot Superuser app and use SuperSU instead since its less buggy and more stable.
With the first method, once your bootloader is unlocked it is very easy to root your device even when Sony updates it. Personally I used the first method to root my phone
Does the second method unlock my bootloader?
JeyJey16 said:
Does the second method unlock my bootloader?
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No need unlock bootloader