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[Q] Rooting Xperia M Dual

Hi.... I have bought recently Sony xperia M dual C2005 and I want to install large games (asphalt8/mc4/etc..)
but there is only 1 gb in internal memory
I searched too much but no way to install them on SDcard without rooting
please if there is a way to install large games on xperia M without rooting help me
I have some Question:
1- HOW to root Xperia M without unlocking Bootloader.
1- can i use Sony updates (if announced) ?
2- can i unroot it in order to use warranty ?
3- can i backup my current android os and then if i have problem to restore that?
4- if i have a problem can i restore factory default?
Please I want a guide to root Xperia M without unlocking Bootloader.
Sorry for asking many things Im not experienced in neither root nor android
thanks

You don't need to unlock the bootloader in order to root xperia M.
Of course you can take backups and use them to restore your data, thats what they are doing.

stamatis said:
You don't need to unlock the bootloader in order to root xperia M.
Of course you can take backups and use them to restore your data, thats what they are doing.
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great but which method . what about framaroot ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450265
will this method unlock the bootloader ?

bahrawy500 said:
great but which method . what about framaroot ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450265
will this method unlock the bootloader ?
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174
No, framaroot doesn't unlock your bootloader.

stamatis said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174
No, framaroot doesn't unlock your bootloader.
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last question please how to unroot ?
and if i can use the warranty after unroot

bahrawy500 said:
last question please how to unroot ?
and if i can use the warranty after unroot
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I haven't unroot any device i owned.
I think you can do it with framaroot. Search for more info.
If you restore back to stock you wont be rooted...
Yes if your phone is in stock without root without unlocked bootloader your can use your warranty.

[Q] root without custom recovery

is it fine to have a rooted Xperia M (c1904)(unlocked bootloader) without any custom recovery?
what are the disadvantges of having that?

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adish27 said:
is it fine to have a rooted Xperia M (c1904)(unlocked bootloader) without any custom recovery?
what are the disadvantges of having that?
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It is possible using towelroot but if you have an unlocked bootloader then it is much better to have a custom recovery because you can backup ur ROM.
Or you can relock bootloader (if you backup ur TA partition) then root your phone using towelroot method.

blaspheme000 said:
It is possible using towelroot but if you have an unlocked bootloader then it is much better to have a custom recovery because you can backup ur ROM.
Or you can relock bootloader (if you backup ur TA partition) then root your phone using towelroot method.
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will philz touch recovery be fine for Xperia M?

adish27 said:
will philz touch recovery be fine for Xperia M?
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yeahhh...that's fine.. you will enjoy it

[Q] help me how to install cmw recovery

Guys I rooted my xperia m dual using towel rooter so I didn't change my recovery mode so please help to install cmw recovery and tell me that towel rooter gives temporary root or permanent root pls help me. Thanks in advance

Well first things first, you have to unlock your bootloader. You can do so by going here.
Instead of installing CWM, I will show you how to install PhilZ Touch (It's much recommended and up-to-date (kind of).)
Go here and download the file. Power off your phone and go to Flashtool. Then click the lightning button, choose Fastboot mode, and navigate to the downloaded file.
But if you really want to use CWM, just go here. Same steps. I want to remind you that it's a bit outdated.
Links:
Flashtool

Keep in mind mate
iron man 2 said:
Guys I rooted my xperia m dual using towel rooter so I didn't change my recovery mode so please help to install cmw recovery and tell me that towel rooter gives temporary root or permanent root pls help me. Thanks in advance
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Hey, just so that you know don't forget to backup your TA Partition before unlocking bootloader . There are many tools easily availabe for that because unlocking wipes the TA Partition and you cannot lock again, or retrieve DRM Keys without backup.
Also take backups before unlocking bootloader, sometimes the process can result in bootloop (mine did) . All the best
Hit Thanx, if I could help

Unlock bootloader > download CWM and flash it via flashtool

just flash the boot.img from the cm11 zip using flashtool and you will have the cwm recovery in ur phone.

need help rooting and adding recovery on z1 compact 5.1.1 D5503 Please Help

guys, i am really sorry to ask this as its been covered a few times but i just wanted to double check just in case... i need to root my z1 compact running on 5.1.1 please let me know a simple and working method that will get me super su (not kingo) root. THANKS !!!

GODSPD said:
guys, i am really sorry to ask this as its been covered a few times but i just wanted to double check just in case... i need to root my z1 compact running on 5.1.1 please let me know a simple and working method that will get me super su (not kingo) root. THANKS !!!
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If you have locked BL , you'll probably need to use king first, then change to su. With unlocked BL, just download custom kernel and flash with fastboot, then use recovery to flash su.

Hello to all ,
I'm running the 14.6.A.1.236, and I've recently unlocked the Bootloader.
I want to unlock all "bands" . per a post that i saw here.
@ levone1 - Can I root the phone, and keep the same firmware version (as stock), is it possible ?
Thank you .

idlerpt said:
Hello to all ,
I'm running the 14.6.A.1.236, and I've recently unlocked the Bootloader.
I want to unlock all "bands" . per a post that i saw here.
@ levone1 - Can I root the phone, and keep the same firmware version (as stock), is it possible ?
Thank you .
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Download a kernel IMG, (like this one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...rnel-advanced-14-5-0-242-kernel-v1-0-t3096060), and flash in fastboot. Works with .236.
P.s. - use 'quote' or 'mention' feature, so people know that you posted.

levone1 said:
If you have locked BL , you'll probably need to use king first, then change to su. With unlocked BL, just download custom kernel and flash with fastboot, then use recovery to flash su.
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The BL is currently locked, so i should use King to root the device and then how do I change it to Super SU??? I tried this on a different phone and i simply couldn't figure out how to replace King with Super SU, thanks.

GODSPD said:
The BL is currently locked, so i should use King to root the device and then how do I change it to Super SU??? I tried this on a different phone and i simply couldn't figure out how to replace King with Super SU, thanks.
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Some have had success using Supersume app, (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...store&pcampaignid=APPU_1_BewGV6arIIHgaaDZtdAM), some not. If not, there's some other options here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65004634&postcount=2 If you don't need to save any data, etc, you could just root with king root, then do a full wipe in recovery and flash a prf with supersu.

GODSPD said:
The BL is currently locked, so i should use King to root the device and then how do I change it to Super SU??? I tried this on a different phone and i simply couldn't figure out how to replace King with Super SU, thanks.
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You can officially unlock your Booloader from Sony : http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
I did it, but somehow, my phone got all wiped out, be careful and backup your info first.

GODSPD said:
The BL is currently locked, so i should use King to root the device and then how do I change it to Super SU??? I tried this on a different phone and i simply couldn't figure out how to replace King with Super SU, thanks.
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1. Root with kingroot.
2. Install XZDualrecovery.
3. Uninstall kingroot.
4. Flash SuperSU with TWRP recovery and you're done! [emoji12]
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact with XDA app.

skyhirules said:
1. Root with kingroot.
2. Install XZDualrecovery.
3. Uninstall kingroot.
4. Flash SuperSU with TWRP recovery and you're done! [emoji12]
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact with XDA app.
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thanks, ill give it a go

skyhirules said:
1. Root with kingroot.
2. Install XZDualrecovery.
3. Uninstall kingroot.
4. Flash SuperSU with TWRP recovery and you're done! [emoji12]
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact with XDA app.
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each time i try and start su it keeps trying to update and fails each time, the device did not root correctly, can you suggest something? what super su file should i use?

Root and recovery

Is there any way to root and install recovery on z5p without unlocking bootloader?

MarkoParkovic said:
Is there any way to root and install recovery on z5p without unlocking
To have root you need a custom recovery,to have a custom recovery you need an unlock bootloader. So no..not possible
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To have root you need a custom recovery,to have a custom recovery you need an unlock bootloader. So no..not possible[/QUOTE]
I instaled root and recovery on z3 on locked bootloader so i was thinking maybe it was possible on z5p also

the BU is for rooting or flashing new rom?
if i want to flash stock rom with flashtool, without rooting, do i need to unlock bootloader anyway?
same as OP, in z1 compact iv'e rooted w/o BU..

MarkoParkovic said:
Is there any way to root and install recovery on z5p without unlocking bootloader?
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if its running on android 5.1.1
then root it with kingroot.
and via DevilTools u can tweak kernel from within and install recovery!
i did with xperia z