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Hello. I have this model with kitkat 4.4.2 How can i root this device?
You can try the tools from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009[URL]
I tried this method but still do not have root. after all, the phone reboot but when I installed supersu appeared the information I do not have installed su binary
sebaxx3 said:
I tried this method but still do not have root. after all, the phone reboot but when I installed supersu appeared the information I do not have installed su binary
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Its obvious, it happen to me too... you have to install this recovery first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2823793
And then flash supersu zip via that recovery...
Hello root d5316
sebaxx3 said:
Hello. I have this model with kitkat 4.4.2 How can i root this device?
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Do u can root your phone...what do u did it..thanks
Chena_22 said:
Its obvious, it happen to me too... you have to install this recovery first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2823793
And then flash supersu zip via that recovery...
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I'd have to unlock my bootloader, which I do not want to do until I can safely back up my DRM keys and so forth. I know unlocking sony phones removes bravia engine and other stuff.
MortaLPortaL said:
I'd have to unlock my bootloader, which I do not want to do until I can safely back up my DRM keys and so forth. I know unlocking sony phones removes bravia engine and other stuff.
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no, you dont have to unlock your bootloader to instal that recovery..just need root though
Chena_22 said:
no, you dont have to unlock your bootloader to instal that recovery..just need root though
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Which is hard because I do not think my model is rootable...yet.
MortaLPortaL said:
Which is hard because I do not think my model is rootable...yet.
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You can use a pre rooted firmware if you want, check the development section
Chena_22 said:
You can use a pre rooted firmware if you want, check the development section
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I do not have root or a recovery.
MortaLPortaL said:
I do not have root or a recovery.
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Can you root the previous firmware?
Chena_22 said:
Can you root the previous firmware?
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I bought it with this firmware. It's 4.4.2 19.1.A.0.486
So I have no idea.
Plus, the xperia firmware tool says that this is the only firmware for this model(D5316.)
MortaLPortaL said:
I bought it with this firmware. It's 4.4.2 19.1.A.0.486
So I have no idea.
Plus, the xperia firmware tool says that this is the only firmware for this model(D5316.)
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Have you try to google it?
I have tried googling it but no luck.
Only way for me to root is to unlock bootloader it seems.
EDIT; I got root access!!
I unlocked the bootloader via flashtool. I still have bravia engine/camera/etc.
Details! :beer:
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utka said:
Details! :beer:
Sent from my Nexus 5
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here are the steps I did..I will do my best to provide anything I can.
First thing; unlock the bootloader. I unlocked it via flashtool. i still have bravia engine/clear audio, so that's intact. Put the SUPERSU 2.40 on your SD Card along with the dual recovery flash file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2823793
After that I used fastboot to install the CWM recovery( fastboot.exe flash recovery boot.img), and rebooted.
I rebooted into CWM and flashed the dual recovery. follow the instructions to boot into TWRP(I like this recovery.)and flash SUPERSU 2.40. Wipe cache/dalvik/system. If you get a bootloop, reboot into recovery and flash the pre rooted stock firmware from here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-d5303-4-4-3-pre-rooted-stock-t2962677. then reboot.
another fun fact? I also successfully backed up the TA Partition. woo!
What file did you flash at first? Is it T2U-SS_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-207_v01.img ?
It didn't work for me, I could not reboot into CWM or whatever custom recovery it contains.
Thank you!
MortaLPortaL said:
here are the steps I did..I will do my best to provide anything I can.
First thing; unlock the bootloader. I unlocked it via flashtool. i still have bravia engine/clear audio, so that's intact. Put the SUPERSU 2.40 on your SD Card along with the dual recovery flash file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2823793
After that I used fastboot to install the CWM recovery( fastboot.exe flash recovery boot.img), and rebooted.
I rebooted into CWM and flashed the dual recovery. follow the instructions to boot into TWRP(I like this recovery.)and flash SUPERSU 2.40. Wipe cache/dalvik/system. If you get a bootloop, reboot into recovery and flash the pre rooted stock firmware from here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-d5303-4-4-3-pre-rooted-stock-t2962677. then reboot.
another fun fact? I also successfully backed up the TA Partition. woo!
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Hi Could you please elaborate the fast boot and boot.img steps and their links that you used. I am also want to try my D5316 phone.
Thanks, KP
krishnaprasad said:
Hi Could you please elaborate the fast boot and boot.img steps and their links that you used. I am also want to try my D5316 phone.
Thanks, KP
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Sure.
BEFORE ANYTHING; Put supersu 2.40 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2823793 on your SD Card!!
I used flashtool(http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php)to unlock the bootloader first. I still had my TA Keys so it should be fine.
after unlocking the bootloader, reboot into fastboot mode(I think it's while the phone boots up, you hold power+up vol). and use this; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685932 to boot into CWM recovery.
Once you're in CWM, Install the dual recovery and reboot phone. Hold down vol when the green LED turns on, you will reboot into TWRP. Touch controls won't work but if you press the power button and press it again, touch works.
Install SuperSU 2.40 and you should be okay..
That kernel works on 4.4.2? in the CWM thread right in the first post it says requirements 4.3. Need more details before I move forward with this.
I am on a US D5316 running 4.4.2 , build 19.1.A.0.486.
So today i was lookin for roms and found archidroid most convenient, so i tried to actually apply it to my phone, as long as i know my phone was rooted with a locked bootloader. it didn't turn out very well when i tried to install philz touch recovery thingy, my phone went to a bootloop, so i flashed a stock version of it someone had posted somewhere in the forum. I'm scared of doin anymore of that stuff on my own so could you guys guide me through it? i want to install archidroid on my phone q.q
xperia m 4.3 stock, i guess
imad283 said:
So today i was lookin for roms and found archidroid most convenient, so i tried to actually apply it to my phone, as long as i know my phone was rooted with a locked bootloader. it didn't turn out very well when i tried to install philz touch recovery thingy, my phone went to a bootloop, so i flashed a stock version of it someone had posted somewhere in the forum. I'm scared of doin anymore of that stuff on my own so could you guys guide me through it? i want to install archidroid on my phone q.q
xperia m 4.3 stock, i guess
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Just Flash the Archidroid 2.5.3 zip file in your phil touch recovery then after that the aroma installer will pop up . then select your rom settings ... I suggest you select archidroid kernel .then its done .wait for your phone to boot .
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Just Flash the Archidroid 2.5.3 zip file in your phil touch recovery then after that the aroma installer will pop up . then select your rom settings ... I suggest you select archidroid kernel .then its done .wait for your phone to boot .
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the thing is that i don't have a recovery menu anymore, i'm not quite sure how to install it either..
like do i need root or an unlocked bootloader for it to be installed?
Oh never mind i just managed to flash it, thanks >.>
i just suck
imad283 said:
the thing is that i don't have a recovery menu anymore, i'm not quite sure how to install it either..
like do i need root or an unlocked bootloader for it to be installed?
Oh never mind i just managed to flash it, thanks >.>
i just suck
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Unlocked bootloder is required. After you need to flash a custom kernel with recovery, boot into recovery, select install zip and choose zip with ArchiDroid.
cucumber09 said:
Unlocked bootloder is required. After you need to flash a custom kernel with recovery, boot into recovery, select install zip and choose zip with ArchiDroid.
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Do I unlock the bootloader with flashtool?
You can unlock bootloader via Flashtool or via fastboot. You can find tutorial for it on Xperia M General Forum.
Hi! i have some questions.
I want to install the cm12 5.0.1 beta 2 rom, my phone is 1 month old and its sad it wont get updates, sooo, i know how to unlock bootloader from sony website. (I want to do the less pc process possible bc im kinda stupid for doing them).
Just wondering if i need root to make the processes on this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22UVfMh51H4
I don't want to make root since i said im stupid w/ this things, i see installing this recovery and the rom very easy on that video...
Someone tell me the exact things i need for doing it w/o bricking :fingers-crossed:
Someone reply ASAP:fingers-crossed:
josedavidhcu said:
Hi! i have some questions.
I want to install the cm12 5.0.1 beta 2 rom, my phone is 1 month old and its sad it wont get updates, sooo, i know how to unlock bootloader from sony website. (I want to do the less pc process possible bc im kinda stupid for doing them).
Just wondering if i need root to make the processes on this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22UVfMh51H4
I don't want to make root since i said im stupid w/ this things, i see installing this recovery and the rom very easy on that video...
Someone tell me the exact things i need for doing it w/o bricking :fingers-crossed:
Someone reply ASAP:fingers-crossed:
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*Ps: in the ZIP i have this files: system.transfer.list , system.patch.dat , file_contexts , boot.img and the system, META-INF folders.
Do i have to delete any file before flashing the zip?
josedavidhcu said:
*Ps: in the ZIP i have this files: system.transfer.list , system.patch.dat , file_contexts , boot.img and the system, META-INF folders.
Do i have to delete any file before flashing the zip?
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nope you just need to wipe data and cache after that install this zip and if you want it include gapps too, after all installed successfully turn on your phone wait it. for first boot it take a while and if this very longer / stuck in black screen turn off your phone and flash the boot.img from this zip with fastboot mode from your phone and turn on again and it will be worked
And how do i acess recovery to install the rom? Do i need to flash a custom one? And so when before flashing do i have to delete any of those files that are in the root of the zip? And the boot.imh what is, the rom? The recovery?
And how do i access recovery to install the rom? Do i need to flash a custom one? And so when before flashing do i have to delete any of those files that are in the root of the zip? And the boot.imh what is, the rom? The recovery?
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And how do i access recovery to install the rom? Do i need to flash a custom one? And so when before flashing do i have to delete any of those files that are in the root of the zip? And the boot.imh what is, the rom? The recovery?
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Yes boot.img is for recovery mode , you need to flash that from fast boot mode after you flash cm12.zip and gapps.zip too and don't forget to wipe data and cache after install both of them
But do i need root to flash the recovery? Isnt impossible to flash the recovery after flashing the new OS? Lolll
josedavidhcu said:
But do i need root to flash the recovery? Isnt impossible to flash the recovery after flashing the new OS? Lolll
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if you still in unlock bootloader condition you can flash recovery and anything with fasboot mode bro, just try it and have fun with this
Okk I will do that tell me if I have to delete one of the files from the zip? Like the system.xda
josedavidhcu said:
Okk I will do that tell me if I have to delete one of the files from the zip? Like the system.xda
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you don't need to deleted any files from this zip bro, only flashing and look it what happen next
I tried to update to lollipop and root it but to of no avail. I tried to read many blogs and F*pieces but can not get any thing good. I am using KitKiat 4.4.4 14.A.0.157 rooted. I want to download the latest lollipop version and root it with Custom recovery. I do not want any messed with custom lollipops as i do not trust other people easily. If there is some smooth tool method to simply click and run root method , kindly share with me. If it is not possible and the only way to get a rooted lollipop is by using custom messed up lollipop ftf then paste it here in great simple details I am ready to follow this method. Thanks :laugh::laugh::silly::silly::silly::highfive::highfive:
LOL OK.So,how about using the guides to create your own Lollipop? Not that hard.
Not sent by me.
BlackArtsInc said:
LOL OK.So,how about using the guides to create your own Lollipop? Not that hard.
Not sent by me.
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okay I am ready to make my own custom ftf. how can I make one? kindly make it simple and smaller.
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noob_coder said:
okay I am ready to make my own custom ftf. how can I make one? kindly make it simple and smaller.
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1. Using XperiFirm (Xperia Firmware Downloader developed by Igor Eisberg) to download desired firmware from Sony server.
2. Using Flash Tool to create your own TFT.
3. Using PRFCreator (Pre-Rooted Firmware Creator developed by zxz0O0) to create your own flashable zip file of Pre-rooted Lollipop firmware.
You may also need SuperSU Update and XZDualRecovery
On my Z1c Lollipop i become no root access. Not with prerooted flashable zip and not with my selfmade flashable zip.
My Z1c is LB and on rooted .108 firmware. After flash preerooted Lollipop the SuperSu app gives my Apps rootaccess, but the apps mean no root viable. (TitaniumBackup or SD-Maid)
Why?
wuhoatu said:
1. Using XperiFirm (Xperia Firmware Downloader developed by Igor Eisberg) to download desired firmware from Sony server.
2. Using Flash Tool to create your own TFT.
3. Using PRFCreator (Pre-Rooted Firmware Creator developed by zxz0O0) to create your own flashable zip file of Pre-rooted Lollipop firmware.
You may also need SuperSU Update and XZDualRecovery
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Is this for BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED phone or with LOCKED BOOTLOADER PHONE?
noob_coder said:
Is this for BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED phone or with LOCKED BOOTLOADER PHONE?
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Booth locked BL and unlocked BL. Because it is unmodified STOCK firmware and kernel.
heross said:
On my Z1c Lollipop i become no root access.
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You mean "get no root access".
Not with prerooted flashable zip and not with my selfmade flashable zip.
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If for some reason the "downloaded prerooted" method does not work, whatever went wrong will probably also prevent your selfmade zip from working. So I'd try to get the downloaded one to work before trying a homegrown one.
no root viable.
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Do you mean "visible"? What happens when you try "su -", then "id" in a terminal app?
Why?
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Maybe the /system partition was not flashed properly. Please be more specific in what you tried. Which instructions did you follow?
wuhoatu said:
1. Using XperiFirm (Xperia Firmware Downloader developed by Igor Eisberg) to download desired firmware from Sony server.
2. Using Flash Tool to create your own TFT.
3. Using PRFCreator (Pre-Rooted Firmware Creator developed by zxz0O0) to create your own flashable zip file of Pre-rooted Lollipop firmware.
You may also need SuperSU Update and XZDualRecovery
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I followed your steps for homemade custom lollipop flashbale prerooted room, I got lollipop installation working but without neither the root access nor the custom recovery. What the hell got wrong during the installation process? :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:
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wuhoatu said:
1. Using XperiFirm (Xperia Firmware Downloader developed by Igor Eisberg) to download desired firmware from Sony server.
2. Using Flash Tool to create your own TFT.
3. Using PRFCreator (Pre-Rooted Firmware Creator developed by zxz0O0) to create your own flashable zip file of Pre-rooted Lollipop firmware.
You may also need SuperSU Update and XZDualRecovery
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noob_coder said:
I followed your steps for homemade custom lollipop flashbale prerooted room, I got lollipop installation working but without neither the root access nor the custom recovery. What the hell got wrong during the installation process?
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Above said is step-by-step to get flashable zip file only. Install it on your phone as follows:
1. Downgrade to KitKat (4.4.2 is recommended because it can be rooted directly)
2. Install Custom Recovery (Philz Touch is recommendable because I have boot loop with TWRP)
you cap bypass these step if already have Custom Recovery
3. Copy flashable zip file to SD Card
4. Reboot your phone to Recovery mode and wipe you phone (wipe for clean installation is recommended) or format system. DO NOT REBOOT after that.
5. Install flashable zip file from SD Card then powever off your phone
6. Using FlashTool to flash your phone with TFT file EXCLUDE SYSTEM
Enjoy your phone with rooted Lollipop
wuhoatu said:
Above said is step-by-step to get flashable zip file only. Install it on your phone as follows:
1. Downgrade to KitKat (4.4.2 is recommended because it can be rooted directly)
2. Install Custom Recovery (Philz Touch is recommendable because I have boot loop with TWRP)
you cap bypass these step if already have Custom Recovery
3. Copy flashable zip file to SD Card
4. Reboot your phone to Recovery mode and wipe you phone (wipe for clean installation is recommended) or format system. DO NOT REBOOT after that.
5. Install flashable zip file from SD Card then powever off your phone
6. Using FlashTool to flash your phone with TFT file EXCLUDE SYSTEM
Enjoy your phone with rooted Lollipop
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Why kitkat 4.4.2 when I have 4.4.4 working with root access? Will it work I mean your procedure to install with my 4.4.4 rooted kitkat installation? :what:
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noob_coder said:
Why kitkat 4.4.2 when I have 4.4.4 working with root access? Will it work I mean your procedure to install with my 4.4.4 rooted kitkat installation? :what:
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That method will work as long as You have a root, no matter the version. So You can use the 4.4.4 one with root access too.
Mirhawk said:
That method will work as long as You have a root, no matter the version. So You can use the 4.4.4 one with root access too.
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When I followed that process for manually creating a customized lollipop version for my phone, It created ftf file. Now moments ago I was excited to follow the FLASH FROM THE PHILZ TOUC RECOVERY, I formatted everything and now my phone cant use FTF file because It needs the flashable zip format file. How in the world i transform my FTF file into FLASHABLE.zip file??? Be quick because I am now going back to root my KitKat; root it; install philz touch and then follow the method you provided. Tell me how to make ftf into zip file?:cyclops::cyclops:
wuhoatu said:
3. Using PRFCreator (Pre-Rooted Firmware Creator developed by zxz0O0) to create your own flashable zip file of Pre-rooted Lollipop firmware.
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I haven't done yet this process but I suppose this is the step you need. I just read again a previous post
noob_coder said:
When I followed that process for manually creating a customized lollipop version for my phone, It created ftf file. Now moments ago I was excited to follow the FLASH FROM THE PHILZ TOUC RECOVERY, I formatted everything and now my phone cant use FTF file because It needs the flashable zip format file. How in the world i transform my FTF file into FLASHABLE.zip file??? Be quick because I am now going back to root my KitKat; root it; install philz touch and then follow the method you provided. Tell me how to make ftf into zip file?:cyclops::cyclops:
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You can use the PRF Creator to create a flashable FTF. You need the SuperSU and recovery too for it.
Guys my friend got OTA a few weeks ago and now wants root again so i tried to flash .108 and it seemed to flash fine but now just bootloops.. ive flashed several times. What did i do wrong? how can i fix it?
can you be more specific
wuhoatu said:
Above said is step-by-step to get flashable zip file only. Install it on your phone as follows:
1. Downgrade to KitKat (4.4.2 is recommended because it can be rooted directly)
2. Install Custom Recovery (Philz Touch is recommendable because I have boot loop with TWRP)
you cap bypass these step if already have Custom Recovery
3. Copy flashable zip file to SD Card
4. Reboot your phone to Recovery mode and wipe you phone (wipe for clean installation is recommended) or format system. DO NOT REBOOT after that.
5. Install flashable zip file from SD Card then powever off your phone
6. Using FlashTool to flash your phone with TFT file EXCLUDE SYSTEM
Enjoy your phone with rooted Lollipop
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Hi can you be more specific on what to wipe at philz touch because there are lots to wipe options in the philz recovery, do i have to wipe all? also from twrp's recovery so please be specific what to wipe because im afraid to wipe all that doesnt have to be wiped,
also after installing flashable zip in the recovery turning off the phone isn't an option there is only restart button there so is it alright to reboot phone after installing flashable zip in recovery then just turn it off after and continue to using flashtool?
and last one, at using flashtool ist it the stock firmware that i need to flash? is it alright to exclude all? or do i have to check the wipes there and also the kernels below excluding system only? thanks
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wuhoatu said:
Above said is step-by-step to get flashable zip file only. Install it on your phone as follows:
1. Downgrade to KitKat (4.4.2 is recommended because it can be rooted directly)
2. Install Custom Recovery (Philz Touch is recommendable because I have boot loop with TWRP)
you cap bypass these step if already have Custom Recovery
3. Copy flashable zip file to SD Card
4. Reboot your phone to Recovery mode and wipe you phone (wipe for clean installation is recommended) or format system. DO NOT REBOOT after that.
5. Install flashable zip file from SD Card then powever off your phone
6. Using FlashTool to flash your phone with TFT file EXCLUDE SYSTEM
Enjoy your phone with rooted Lollipop
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Hi, I tried this multiple times, im rooted 4.4.4 then installed dual recovery then from one of those recovery then i installed "flashsable.zip" after installing flashable zip which is in "step 5" you mentioned turning off phone, do i really need to do the "step 6"? because i notice something in step 5 since after installing the flashable zip thru recovery there is no turn off option so i choose to reboot then i noticed i started my phone with lollipop installed and superSU installed, but i still did whats in your procedure which makes things complicated since i thought if i didnt continue to the whole process maybe something might go wrong , so i turned off my phone and continued to step 6, i flashed my phone using the stock firmware of lollipop then what happened is the superSU is gone.
so my main point is do i really have to continue to step 6?? or even just up to step 5 is fine?
if continuing to step 6 is important please be more specific thanks
noob_coder said:
Hi, I tried this multiple times, im rooted 4.4.4 then installed dual recovery then from one of those recovery then i installed "flashsable.zip" after installing flashable zip which is in "step 5" you mentioned turning off phone, do i really need to do the "step 6"? because i notice something in step 5 since after installing the flashable zip thru recovery there is no turn off option so i choose to reboot then i noticed i started my phone with lollipop installed and superSU installed, but i still did whats in your procedure which makes things complicated since i thought if i didnt continue to the whole process maybe something might go wrong , so i turned off my phone and continued to step 6, i flashed my phone using the stock firmware of lollipop then what happened is the superSU is gone.
so my main point is do i really have to continue to step 6?? or even just up to step 5 is fine?
if continuing to step 6 is important please be more specific thanks
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You have to do Step 6 just in case flashable zip file contain SYSTEM ONLY (include Options were not checked when using PRFCreator).
In Step 6, flash your phone with FTF file EXCLUDE SYSTEM. That mean you need to check on System Option within the box of Exclude.
Folks, we already have a thread covering EXACTLY this question - was it really necessary to open a new one to ask all questions over and over again?
Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...lp/rooting-z1-compact-stock-lollipop-t3090021
The instructions included there helped me getting from rooted .157 to rooted Lollipop without touching my locked Bootloader, so they might work for others as well.
Mirhawk said:
That method will work as long as You have a root, no matter the version. So You can use the 4.4.4 one with root access too.
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Mirhawk said:
You can use the PRF Creator to create a flashable FTF. You need the SuperSU and recovery too for it.
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THanks buddy. I got my lollipop rooted and working. But there is one thing itching me about lollipop. Even though the camera result looks great in this new OS, but the OS new design theme looks sluggish. I do not feel it is working like it should. I mean a very bad version from SONY. KitKat theme was way more simpler and lighter than this lollipop ****piece. Besides cleanmaster keeps telling me the RAM USAGE around 68%-70% all the time:silly:, even though I applied the same precautions I had on kitkat installation. Kitkat used to run on 70% in heavy usage, otherwise it would run lighter around 46% RAM.
Summing up. Lollipop Version for SONY PHONES, SUCKS
Hello guys,
I've got a Sony Xperia M C1905 with Android 4.1.2, white, Firmware 15.1.C.2.8, rooted using towelroot and SuperSU installed as system app version 2.82, pseudo-pro activated.
I think you all know that the Xperia M has no stock recovery and flashing to recovery using "fastboot flash recovery twrp-nicki.img" doesn't work.
Instead I did it using the boot image from https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480556 .
Now the big question for me is:
Does flashing cyanogenmod replace the /boot partition? Will I lose the recovery? If that is the case, can I reflash the modified boot image (also if this will make cyanogenmod unbootable) and that way get the recovery back and restore stock rom backup?
This is very important for me, I don't want to brick my Xperia M, and I am happy at the moment, because I have CWM recovery and root access. But for me there is something missing if I can't install new roms and do experimental things that maybe softbrick the OS and force me to restore ROM using recovery.
Thanks!!!
Pascal
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Does flashing a ROM change /boot
Does it delete my recovery or am I safe?
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1. You should upgrade to 4.3 (I think latest is 15.4.A.1.9) before flashing anything
2. Yes, flashing any ROM will replace your /boot.
3. Flash TWRP into FOTA kernel.
Marek8299 said:
1. You should upgrade to 4.3 (I think latest is 15.4.A.1.9) before flashing anything.
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Problem is that I didn't receive an update notification, and the tool on Windows (i think it was called pc companion or something like that) didn't find updates.
Is there maybe anywhere a 4.3 backup done in cwm? Then I could flash it using cwm as long as I have it and then use twrp on 4.3
vanillandroid said:
Problem is that I didn't receive an update notification, and the tool on Windows (i think it was called pc companion or something like that) didn't find updates.
Is there maybe anywhere a 4.3 backup done in cwm? Then I could flash it using cwm as long as I have it and then use twrp on 4.3
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It's because Xperia M is not anymore supported by Sony.
Here is .ftf that I've created for my device: https://ulozto.net/!TY5gRMxLNfSs/c1905-15-4-a-1-9-orange-sk-ftf