Hello,
I want to ask if is possible to root my Z1 compact (D5503) and also how to get a custom recovery so to be able to flash some custom ROMS. I couldn't find any way for my Android version.
I have updated my phone to 5.1.1 with Build number: 14.6.A.0.368.
I know that I have to Unlock Boot loader first, but I don't know what are the next steps that I need to follow.
Can anyone help me?
Thank you in advance,
G.A
No need to unlock your bootloader to flash a rooted stock lollipop, you will only need to unlock it later if you wish to install custom roms. Follow the instructions in this thread and you will be fine:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...stock-step-step-to-rooted-14-5-0-270-t3124395
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Hello my friends.
I'm the owner of the Xperia S with awful interface. I know that Sony not going to release the next update of firmware, so I have a question for you. I'd like to have Android 4.4.2 or although 4.3.
I know that i have to Unlock Bootloader that I have to flash my device but unfortunately i have this option locked (attachment). My question is: is there any way to update my Android without bricking my phone?
I will be grateful for any help
No. You're stuck with Sony's 4.1.2, or maybe CM9, of you want.
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So if I root my phone there is no way to change android version? I found link on this forum to root XperiaS with locked bootloader
keed said:
So if I root my phone there is no way to change android version? I found link on this forum to root XperiaS with locked bootloader
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There is a old Cyanogenmod ROM for locked bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593806
Read carefully, I didn't test it and of course there is always a chance to brick your Phone!
Thank you so much for this link. But i don't understand how I can flash it to my phone. Can someone explain this for me in step by step guide?
I used to flash phone once long time ago my SE k800i and it was a way easier than this, just connect phone and overwrite 2files. This process is more complicated and I could use some help.
keed said:
Thank you so much for this link. But i don't understand how I can flash it to my phone. Can someone explain this for me in step by step guide?
I used to flash phone once long time ago my SE k800i and it was a way easier than this, just connect phone and overwrite 2files. This process is more complicated and I could use some help.
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Sorry i have unlocked bootloader, so I can just take a look for you...
I thought you could just flash it via Recovery (like in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvD6ZCENlJA with the option apply update from external storage or so...)
If that is not working you can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476341
There is a guide on post #2
One possible way to root your Phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
One possible Recovery for your Phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2308493
Just search for DooMLoRD
Thank you for helping me.
I decided to use first option - install it via Recovery. But there is a problem - Xperia S doesn't have pre-installed recovery. So If I want to do this I need to install custom recovery. But I need root my phone to do this. I could use Doomlord method but it is only for 6.2.B.1.96 firmware, unfortunately I have 6.2.B.0.200.
I know the steps that I have to do:
1. Root my phone.
2. Install custom recovery
3. Flash ROM via Recovery.
But I can't root my phone because of firmware. What now?
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I found this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473
It was tested on Xperia S (LT26i) {FW: 6.2.B.0.200} [v16 onwards] and it "WILL WORK on both LOCKED & UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER".
Is it right solution for my problem?
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??
Hi,
I want to install a custom Rom on my Sony Xperia Z1 compact, either CyanogenMod or a Rom from Free Xperia. I wondered if I still have to unlock the bootloader after installation of [NUT]'s DualRecovery.
First the specs of my phone:
Andoroid 4.4.2
Z1C D5503
Build# 14.3.A.0.757
The phone is already rooted using, EasyRootTool v12.4 and SuperSu. Also I installed [NUT]'s DualRecovery:
Z1C-lockeddualrecovery 2.8.14-RELEASE.installer.zip
I also made a backup of the Trim Area and all other partitions using TWRP.
According to the installation instruction for CyanogenMod I'd need to unlock the bootloader and then install ClockworkMod Recovery. And then use CWM to install CyanogenMod (I prefer the sideload method).
I understand the instruction in a way that I have to unlock the device to install CWM.
But after the installation of DualRecovery I already have CWM on the phone. Can I directly boot into CWM to install CyanogenMod without unlocking the device first? I mean CWM is already there to install an image of a different Rom.
Would be great if somebody could tell me if this works. Otherwise I'll get an unlock code and perform the normal steps listed in the Wiki of CyanogenMod. I think I could use those steps to install Free Xperia also.
Thanks!
If you will install cm without unlock bootloader your phone will stuck at Sony logo or get bootloop or soft brick so I recommend to unlock bootloader firstly and after that install any cm roms or custom kernel
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Thanks a lot for your answer! That probably saved me from some trouble.
So the boot loader will simply not accept booting a non Sony Firmware without unlocking. Do I understand that correctly?
Will it be possible to install CM after unlocking the bootloader simply by booting to the already installed CWM?
I have unlocked the bootloader of of Xperia T2 Ultra D5322 5.1.1, can anyone tell the easiest and simplest way to install the TWRP/CWM recovery and root it ? Found many threads but for 5.1.1 its very hard that we need to downgrade device with 5.0.2 and all. Is there any easy way that can be done without downgrading the firmware? Help will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
it's very simple I installed custom recovery on locked bootloader without downgrading to android 5.0...
just install kingroot, root your phone and replace it with supersu.
after that use this custom recovery. (don't forget to enable debugging mode)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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