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[Q] How To Root Xperia M Dual 15.2.A.2.5 Firmware?

Hey I just bought Xperia M dual 2004, updated it to the latest firmware i.e 15.2.A.2.5. but now i want to root my phone, and I can't find any specific thread to root this firmware, I don't wanna take risk of rooting it with any unsafe method. So if anyone can guide me to root this model would be glad..
Thanks In Advance..

Try this method for M Dual http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529561
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As dunc4n88 wrote, cydia impactor works, tested myself.

Root with Cydia Impactor and then use this to fix remount reboot issue...

Use this method.
Rrazorr said:
Hey I just bought Xperia M dual 2004, updated it to the latest firmware i.e 15.2.A.2.5. but now i want to root my phone, and I can't find any specific thread to root this firmware, I don't wanna take risk of rooting it with any unsafe method. So if anyone can guide me to root this model would be glad..
Thanks In Advance..
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Goto cydiaimpactor . com (Remove The spaces)
1) Download and Install the tool.
2) Connect the Phone with USB Debugging Mode On.
3) Start The Tool and Press Start.
4) Your Phone is now rooted
5) Install Superuser form market and install Busybox
THIS METHOD WORKS FOR XPERIA M SS/DS ON THE LATEST FIRMWARE

Evil-Droid said:
Goto cydiaimpactor.com
1) Download and Install the tool.
2) Connect the Phone with USB Debugging Mode On.
3) Start The Tool and Press Start.
4) Your Phone is now rooted
5) Install Superuser form market and install Busybox
THIS METHOD WORKS FOR XPERIA M SS/DS ON THE LATEST FIRMWARE
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DON'T FORGET to use this after that, otherwise the phone will reboot whenever you try to remount /system as RW (required by almost all root apps)

not facing any remount issue though.
I have not faced any remount issue after following the above process. Btw im using Xperia M(C1904) crossflashed 15.2.A.2.5 (from Xperia M Dual), n Smartdevil kernel.

Evil-Droid said:
...Im using Xperia M(C1904) crossflashed 15.2.A.2.5 (from Xperia M Dual), n Smartdevil kernel.
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That's why you don't get this problem. The stock kernel includes the ric binary in the RAM disk, if your bootloader is locked and you try to remount /system as rw, ric will reboot your phone. The fix I linked was made by NUT and consists in marking ric a non-executable file every time you power on your phone, so it won't get executed and doesn't reboot your device after remounting :good:

Yes I forgot about that
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signature bugs unavailable
When I connected my mobile and run impactor.
After clicking on start, it starts testing, after few seconds it shows a dialog box showing "signature bugs unavailable"
what does it mean?
Currently I am using JB 4.3
Can u help?

[Q] xperia m update please help

Brothers
Today i received the jellybean bean update via OTA it was 367mb i download it but when i tried to install my phone rebooted and andriod icon came something started but it stops everytime and phone turns on and shows could not install software version try again..

If you modified your /system partition (e.g. removed bloatwares, rooted, installed Xposed, etc.) the OTA update will fail because it may try to update app or components you modified. In that case, you can update only through PC Companion/SUS...

please help same problem
mbc07 said:
If you modified your /system partition (e.g. removed bloatwares, rooted, installed Xposed, etc.) the OTA update will fail because it may try to update app or components you modified. In that case, you can update only through PC Companion/SUS...
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Same problem...how to check anything modified or not in m c1904? Wish to know about Bootloader unlocked or not Rooted or,not?

open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu...tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status
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unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions

bits1995 said:
Same problem...how to check anything modified or not in m c1904? Wish to know about Bootloader unlocked or not Rooted or,not?
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to check your phone rooted or not --- use Rootchecker APP
for Bootloader - connect your device to your pc and check it via flashtool

bits1995 said:
Same problem...how to check anything modified or not in m c1904? Wish to know about Bootloader unlocked or not Rooted or,not?
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Well, if you have root access and are getting this error it's veeeery likely something changed in your system partition in a way that makes OTA fail. In that case you will need to do a full update though Sony PC Companion/SUS, updating that way will wipe your /system partition and install a fresh one (you'll lose root, keep that in mind)
If you don't have root access and keep getting this error, try clearing Update Center app data before updating, unrooted devices should work with OTA updates...

facing same problem
XDASenior said:
to check your phone rooted or not --- use Rootchecker APP
for Bootloader - connect your device to your pc and check it via flashtool
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Hi there,,,,m also facing the same problem,,,,for that I unrooted my device.,,,but the bootloader is still unlocked.....so can't install the jb4.3 file.,,plz help

nikhil69yadav said:
Hi there,,,,m also facing the same problem,,,,for that I unrooted my device.,,,but the bootloader is still unlocked.....so can't install the jb4.3 file.,,plz help
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You can also install the JB with BL unlocked

nikhil69yadav said:
Hi there,,,,m also facing the same problem,,,,for that I unrooted my device.,,,but the bootloader is still unlocked.....so can't install the jb4.3 file.,,plz help
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If you have TA backup then restore bootloader and try.
Else flash 4.3ftf via flashtool
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Rooting problems with .270

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

[ZE551ML] Firmware not updating to latest version, ie, 2.20.40.59.

Hello
My device is running on 2.19.40.22 & it is rooted.
I am trying to update the firmware to latest update which is 2.20.40.59.
I tried 2 methods, viz:
1. Copying update file in internal memory & restarting the device.
2. Using ADB sideload.
Result
While trying to update from internal memory, it shows installing system update for some time & than shows "Error" with a dead android bot(same which is displayed when entering recovery mode).
While updating using sideload method, it transfers the file successfully to the device & when it tries to install, it says file is not proper.
Please help someone.
Thanks

sumitgreat87 said:
Hello
My device is running on 2.19.40.22 & it is rooted.
I am trying to update the firmware to latest update which is 2.20.40.59.
I tried 2 methods, viz:
1. Copying update file in internal memory & restarting the device.
2. Using ADB sideload.
Result
While trying to update from internal memory, it shows installing system update for some time & than shows "Error" with a dead android bot(same which is displayed when entering recovery mode).
While updating using sideload method, it transfers the file successfully to the device & when it tries to install, it says file is not proper.
Please help someone.
Thanks
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Before updating 2.20.40.59 you need update 2.20.40.58 first.
After update 2.20.40.59

Now it updated after I downloaded the version from official asus website directly to 2.20.40.59 without updating to version 58.
But I lost root priviledges. How to root the device back again???
$umit

sumitgreat87 said:
Now it updated after I downloaded the version from official asus website directly to 2.20.40.59 without updating to version 58.
But I lost root priviledges. How to root the device back again???
$umit
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Search one click root method.

Is there any one click method for this device?
Can u please share the link???
$umit

sumitgreat87 said:
Is there any one click method for this device?
Can u please share the link???
$umit
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596
It's the first sticky in the General section... Try to search a little harder next time, people aren't usually kind to newbs on here!

Thanx rlaw...
I am not a newbie though, I joined xda recently but had been rooting, flashing etc my devices since 2010 now .
I had already tried searching in that thread but was not able to find attachment
$umit

Xperia System Update

Hello. I am looking to update the phone because Xperia System Update has sat as a notification for almost a month now. Model number is E6853, Android version 6.0.1 and Build number 32.2.A.0.253. Can someone tell me how to go about doing this? It's been a while since I rooted the phone and honestly forgot just about everything because I followed a guide when I did it instead of using my own knowledge.

Since your fone is rooted, you'll have to 'rebuild' the Rom to include root access and possibly recovery. A search in the dev forums should give you some pointers. Unfortunately, I'm still being lazy and my Z5P is still not rooted...
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idivinechaos said:
Hello. I am looking to update the phone because Xperia System Update has sat as a notification for almost a month now. Model number is E6853, Android version 6.0.1 and Build number 32.2.A.0.253. Can someone tell me how to go about doing this? It's been a while since I rooted the phone and honestly forgot just about everything because I followed a guide when I did it instead of using my own knowledge.
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FIRST put supersu (flashable zip) (SR2 of 2.78) in your SD CARD
DOWNLOAD your build (ftf) file as per country (or region) from
https://xpericheck.com/device/E6853
ORRRR ( Flashtoot.net)
you can use FLASHTOOL's XPERIFIRM (see fotos) / browse to your device and select build to download you .305 and flashtool will compile original ftf file and make it ready for your to flash! / switch off device, connect it in flashmode and perform clean flashing of .305 (as attached)
once flashed, now u need to flash kernel
download E6853.IMG from https://mega.nz/#F!KwZhjLIK!uNbDzR6lCXMaaW7jKFS1WQ!WpZAkLZC ( thanks to @KbaB.BroS)
connect device in FASTBOOT mode and select kernel to FLASH and flash E6853.img
boot , on sony logo, press volume up key, it will take u to recovery, install from zip and flash the superSU zip from sdcard.
once done, wipe delvik cache (optional)
reboot
DONE

YasuHamed said:
... Steps to update and have a rooted Z5P...
reboot
DONE
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You make it look so simple... Thanks!
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Unroot
So I decided I didn't really need the phone rooted any longer and I hit the unroot option in SuperSU. Now how do I got about updating? The update fails on install every time and gives an error about the root info of the phone.

idivinechaos said:
So I decided I didn't really need the phone rooted any longer and I hit the unroot option in SuperSU. Now how do I got about updating? The update fails on install every time and gives an error about the root info of the phone.
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RELOCK your boot loader!
OTA has nothing to do with rooted or unrooted fone!

Get rid of Xperia Software Update nag
YasuHamed said:
RELOCK your boot loader!
OTA has nothing to do with rooted or unrooted fone!
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Hey Yasu,
Is there any way to get rid of that nag from the Xperia Software Update service?
Also, if we update the software do we lose root and all other customizations we've installed?
Thanks,
MW

mobiware said:
Hey Yasu,
Is there any way to get rid of that nag from the Xperia Software Update service?
Also, if we update the software do we lose root and all other customizations we've installed?
Thanks,
MW
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using Root Uninstaller (pro) freeze the software update service