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[Q] ZL Root .253 Status 5/21

I've been trying to follow the status of 253 on Z to better understand ZL, and would appreciate some clarity or confirmation.
I have a locked but unlockable ZL running 434, rooted, US C6506.
My understanding is for the Z root can only be achieved by going back to 434, and then flashing a pre-rooted Z kit (I think the kernel is the key part?).
There's huge activity on the XZ and a few different recoveries and lots of postings of FTF files for various Z versions of 253, but I have not seen any posted yet for the ZL, other than one recovery labeled for XZ but in the ZL forum so I assume works there also.
So am I right, with what's been posted so far, the Z is easy (well, straightforward) to root, but not yet the ZL? But the same technique should work, we just need a pre-rooted set of files? And I assume specific to our respective regions?
I also read where you can download and build an FTF for .253 yourself with SUS, but it doesn't appear that actually solves the problem (but it might be a prerequisite for then flashing the appropriate modules like baseband)?
I'm happy to unlock the bootloader, but was waiting until there was a reason. I realize that with it unlocked in principle I can always get root back, but principle is a long way from me figuring it out.

To follow up on my own post I got root nicely by this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41727431&postcount=39

LTE
Do you still have LTE with upgrading to 253? thx

rfg13 said:
Do you still have LTE with upgrading to 253? thx
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Yes, both stock and with DooMKernel. No issues at all, and did a speed test to make sure it wasn't a false indication. I had seen postings that people had trouble, but none here (I'm on AT&T, US)

Im planning to buy a Z1 Compact Have some Questions

Is it hard/risky to root install custom recovery and stuff on this phone? How is 4.4.2 roms fairing on this device?
thanks

capuagenclik said:
Is it hard/risky to root install custom recovery and stuff on this phone? How is 4.4.2 roms fairing on this device?
thanks
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If you unlock the bootloader then its easy, you just unlock it through sony site here
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
then read this
[D550X] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.4.6 + ROOT for Xperia Z1 Compact {KitKat!} [20140320]
Now if you want to backup DRM keys first, you must root it before unlocking BL, its a bit tricky but make sure you read instructions. Heres 2 thread for more info
Root and Dual Recovery for Locked Bootloader
[GUIDE] Back up DRM Keys & unlock/relock Bootloader (Noob proof)
As for roms I've only tried CM nightly, so far so good.

capuagenclik said:
Is it hard/risky to root install custom recovery and stuff on this phone? How is 4.4.2 roms fairing on this device?
thanks
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Rooting without unlocking bootloader is not hard (test point method to unlockbootloader on 2011 xperias is harder). It takes time though as you need to flash 3 times (z1f/docomo model, then normal z1, root and recovery, then z1 compact), continue to recovery then resore the whole system and do the re-root in recovery. (see link posted above). Rooting to kitkat takes more time as you need to get 4.3 root before update.
Personally I find the 4.3 (124) firmware very stable and relatively bugfree. Sony stock 4.4.2 have some bugs and minor update is reportedly incoming. If you buy and got one with 4.3, installed, my recomendation is to wait updating to kitkat until the updated firmware.

Thanks for the input guys I have decided to wait for z2 compact and hope Sony will give a better quality material also I heard they gave up on ASF so I will stick to my g2 atm since 4.4.2 is absolutely brilliant on it. But definitely be waiting for the z2 compact. Sorry if I wasted your time.
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Xperia Z1C owners.. i have a question about the speaker audio output quality.. i was reading the review from gsma and they mentioned about weak audio output, so what im confused about (cos i heard in many reviews) is whether the audio quality is good or not? cos volume levels can be bumped up with all the mods..

Audio for me no problem, there is a thread of mod to boot volume (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476498) if u r rooted. For music I used V4A and better EQ quality.
there is also kitkat fix soon from sony so hopefully will sort out the kitkat bugs.

peRFect! said:
Xperia Z1C owners.. i have a question about the speaker audio output quality.
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At the end of the day it's a Phone speaker so it's as good as any other Phone speaker in my opinion.

Considering the phone is water resistant to IP58, I am quite happy with the sound, I expected less.

[Q] I want to dload the latest KitKat 14.3.A.0.757 for Xperia Z1 Cmpct & ROOT it!

I am currently using build 14.3.A.0.681 on Xperia Z1 Compact. As we all know this iteration has some bugs which I am currently observing. e.g. playing sounds will suddenly disappear and will be playing inside the PHONE INTERNAL SPEAKER (used for call listening), Battery Drains...
I have been thoroughly searching for KitKat 14.3.A.0.757 rooting guide for Xperia Z1 Series but unable to find any on the web. All demand Unlocking bootloader and loading that DOOMLORD tainted ftf file which i Dont want to do... If there is any proper way to make it ROOT without UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER please kindly guide me through as I want the update ASAP. All of the tips and suggestions will be appreciated wholeheartedly...
Thanks to all.....:highfive:

noob_coder said:
I am currently using build 14.3.A.0.681 on Xperia Z1 Compact. As we all know this iteration has some bugs which I am currently observing. e.g. playing sounds will suddenly disappear and will be playing inside the PHONE INTERNAL SPEAKER (used for call listening), Battery Drains...
I have been thoroughly searching for KitKat 14.3.A.0.757 rooting guide for Xperia Z1 Series but unable to find any on the web. All demand Unlocking bootloader and loading that DOOMLORD tainted ftf file which i Dont want to do... If there is any proper way to make it ROOT without UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER please kindly guide me through as I want the update ASAP. All of the tips and suggestions will be appreciated wholeheartedly...
Thanks to all.....:highfive:
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follow the Rooting (first) part of this guide, and you'll get what you're looking for:
[GUIDE] Back up DRM Keys & unlock/relock Bootloader (Noob proof)

omarainea said:
follow the Rooting (first) part of this guide, and you'll get what you're looking for:
[GUIDE] Back up DRM Keys & unlock/relock Bootloader (Noob proof)
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First of all thanks to you for your kind suggestion. For your knowledge, I rooted my current 14.3.A.0.681 Build through this same TUTORIAL and let me tell you why I have some problems there.
1- I dont see anywhere clearly written ROOT your build number 14.3.A.0.757 in this whole tutorial.
2- When I use this FLASHTOOL for some crazy reason it doesn't even show me THE LOCK/UNLOCK ICON as USABLE (non-faded).. Its always faded even the device is turned on and/or in FLASHMODE.
So if you'll be gentle enough to elaborate even more about this tutorial that how can I unlock BOOTLOADER even if I would like to *which I doubt I would* and secondly how to ROOT THE LATEST BUILD 14.3.A.0.757 because I badly want this latest update...
thank you once again.:good:

Root here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081 after that you'll be on rooted 14.3.A.0.681 UK.
Upgrade with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688933 to rooted 14.3.A.0.757

zxz0O0 said:
Root here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642081 after that you'll be on rooted 14.3.A.0.681 UK.
Upgrade with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688933 to rooted 14.3.A.0.757
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Thank you, zxz0O0. I am much obliged!

Easy way to root the e6883?

I have an Xperia Z5 Premium Dual.
e6883
Kernel 3.10.84
Android 6.0.1
Build 32.2.a.0.305
I've been trying to find a simple guide on rooting this phone. I don't want to install custom anything, just root. I already unlocked the bootloader, so why is it so difficult to find a thread on how to root this specific phone? Plenty for the Z5 compact, but that won't work here.
The only option I see is to reflash it. Problem is I have no idea which one to choose from this list
https://xpericheck.com/device/E6883
There are no options for United States. What do I pick? I live in the US.
Is there really no simpler option without flashing?
Thanks guys

MasterZii said:
I have an Xperia Z5 Premium Dual.
e6883
Kernel 3.10.84
Android 6.0.1
Build 32.2.a.0.305
I've been trying to find a simple guide on rooting this phone. I don't want to install custom anything, just root. I already unlocked the bootloader, so why is it so difficult to find a thread on how to root this specific phone? Plenty for the Z5 compact, but that won't work here.
The only option I see is to reflash it. Problem is I have no idea which one to choose from this list
https://xpericheck.com/device/E6883
There are no options for United States. What do I pick? I live in the US.
Is there really no simpler option without flashing?
Thanks guys
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if ur looking root to backup drm keys go use Backup TA v2 https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236 this will give u temp root to get drm keys but if ur looking for device root then u must unlock bootloader because it affects system partition

I have a Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, please help me root it.

Hi Guys,
I have a Sony Xperia Z5 Premium which I wish to root.
I've never done it before, could someone please help me.
Model number: E6853
I've tried for six hours today, no lie, and I've made no progress.

You need to install a custom recovery such as twrp, then you can flash either SuperSU or magisk. Before doing this you need to unlock your bootloader. I don't recall the specific details on how I did it for this device, but I'm pretty sure there are guides here.