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New one click root
This method works for the kernel builds dated before June 3, 2014. Thanks to @geohot. Just download the .apk file from http://towelroot.com/. Install it and run.
After 15 seconds your device will reboot. Then install SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu (extract the Superuser.apk from the /common/ folder) and update SU binaries. And now your device is rooted. I myself tested on 4.4.2 locked bootloader and it worked.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Credits:
@geohot
@DoubleYouPee
@gerickjohn
I know rooting Sony devices is pain in arse. But this is the only method as of now.
>Users who already have a backup of TA, unlock your bootloader and follow from step 8.
>Users whose bootloader can't be unlocked or those who wish not to unlock, follow first three steps, visit this thread to install [NUT]'s dual recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288118
and flash this pre-rooted zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761662
Follow the steps below to root your beloved Sony Xperia ZL.
1. Download the latest version of Flashtool.
http://www.flashtool.net/
2. Flash the 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67) firmware using Flashtool. (You are downgrading just to get the backup of TA partition. You never have to do it again in the future to root newer firmwares. If you are lazy, and don't want the backup of TA, just unlock your bootloader and follow the step 7. and face the consequences)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457856
3. Root this firmware by cubeundcube method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
4. Take a TA partition backup using the link below. This is necessary for relocking your bootloader later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
5. Upgrade to 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230) using Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service (or flash a Kitkat ftf. Search in the forum. You will get it). Don't panic that you've lost root. Read further.
6. Make a ftf file of the update files that you have downloaded, using Flashtool (if you upgraded via PCC or SUS).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
7. Unlock bootloader by visiting this link (take a backup of all your data before unlocking bootloader). (Unlocking bootloader voids warranty. But don't worry you can relock as if it was never unlocked as you have backup of TA)
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
8. Download the super su.zip from Chainfire's website. Save it in SD card of your phone.
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
9. Flash a custom kernel by Gustavo RD78. Enter into the CWM recovery and flash the super su.zip to root your phone and turn off the phone in recovery itself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2762551
10. To get back to stock recovery, use the ftf file you downloaded (or created) at step 5. above and Flash only the kernel and fotakernel.
11. Now relock your bootloader by restoring the TA partition backup you made at step 4. Your phone is rooted now with locked bootloader.
Credits:
@Androxyde
@sanjulgupta
@[NUT]
@RyokoN
https://twitter.com/cubeundcube
@DevShaft
@xl VipeR lx
@Chainfire
@Gustavo RD78
@Cookie Ninja
Did I miss anyone? PM me.
Thanks...
So much work though..
I wish someone could shed some light on whether anyone is even trying to find an easy-root for Z/ZL on 4.3/4.4
I mean I understand it's not flagship anymore but surely it's popular enough??
DoubleYouPee said:
Thanks...
So much work though..
I wish someone could shed some light on whether anyone is even trying to find an easy-root for Z/ZL on 4.3/4.4
I mean I understand it's not flagship anymore but surely it's popular enough??
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Its the same with z1 too. No easy rooting tool is available.
This works really great, thx man !!
Sweet! Thanks.
Thanks!
Wow! Works fine on my Xperia ZL C6502! It's very easy :laugh: Thanks :good:
anagramgenius said:
New one click root
This method works for the kernel builds dated before June 3, 2014. Thanks to @geohot. Just download the .apk file from http://towelroot.com/. Install it and run.
After 15 seconds your device will reboot. Then install SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu (extract the Superuser.apk from the /common/ folder) and update SU binaries. And now your device is rooted. I myself tested on 4.4.2 locked bootloader and it worked.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
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DUDE! Thank you so much! This worked perfectly on mine despite the bootloader lock.
SuperSU claimed the binaries' update failed, but it seems to be working anyway.
Rooted.............awesome
DUDE! Thank you so much! This worked perfectly on mine xperia zl c6502 despite the bootloader lock.
SuperSU claimed the binaries' update failed, but it seems to be working anyway.Thanks man you great
anagramgenius said:
New one click root
This method works for the kernel builds dated before June 3, 2014. Thanks to @geohot. Just download the .apk file from http://towelroot.com/. Install it and run.
After 15 seconds your device will reboot. Then install SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu (extract the Superuser.apk from the /common/ folder) and update SU binaries. And now your device is rooted. I myself tested on 4.4.2 locked bootloader and it worked.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Credits:
@geohot
@DoubleYouPee
@gerickjohn
I know rooting Sony devices is pain in arse. But this is the only method as of now.
>Users who already have a backup of TA, unlock your bootloader and follow from step 8.
>Users whose bootloader can't be unlocked or those who wish not to unlock, follow first three steps, visit this thread to install [NUT]'s dual recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288118
and flash this pre-rooted zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761662
Follow the steps below to root your beloved Sony Xperia ZL.
1. Download the latest version of Flashtool.
http://www.flashtool.net/
2. Flash the 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67) firmware using Flashtool. (You are downgrading just to get the backup of TA partition. You never have to do it again in the future to root newer firmwares. If you are lazy, and don't want the backup of TA, just unlock your bootloader and follow the step 7. and face the consequences)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457856
3. Root this firmware by cubeundcube method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
4. Take a TA partition backup using the link below. This is necessary for relocking your bootloader later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
5. Upgrade to 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230) using Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service (or flash a Kitkat ftf. Search in the forum. You will get it). Don't panic that you've lost root. Read further.
6. Make a ftf file of the update files that you have downloaded, using Flashtool (if you upgraded via PCC or SUS).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
7. Unlock bootloader by visiting this link (take a backup of all your data before unlocking bootloader). (Unlocking bootloader voids warranty. But don't worry you can relock as if it was never unlocked as you have backup of TA)
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
8. Download the super su.zip from Chainfire's website. Save it in SD card of your phone.
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
9. Flash a custom kernel by Gustavo RD78. Enter into the CWM recovery and flash the super su.zip to root your phone and turn off the phone in recovery itself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2762551
10. To get back to stock recovery, use the ftf file you downloaded (or created) at step 5. above and Flash only the kernel and fotakernel.
11. Now relock your bootloader by restoring the TA partition backup you made at step 4. Your phone is rooted now with locked bootloader.
Credits:
@Androxyde
@sanjulgupta
@[NUT]
@RyokoN
https://twitter.com/cubeundcube
@DevShaft
@xl VipeR lx
@Chainfire
@Gustavo RD78
@Cookie Ninja
Did I miss anyone? PM me.
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free ? or mandatory donation?
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free ? or mandatory donation?
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free. donate if you would like to
Worked like a charm!! But a question out of the line..
Is it possible to flash custom rom after rooting through this method and then backing up TA and unlock bootloader and again locking bootloader???
Sorry, if the question is vague, but new to android.
Thanks in Advance!
kunalgs said:
Is it possible to flash custom rom after rooting through this method and then backing up TA and unlock bootloader and again locking bootloader???
Sorry, if the question is vague, but new to android.
Thanks in Advance!
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Yes. But lock the bootloader only if you are in stock sony rom(kernel).
CWM/TWRP Recovery
anagramgenius said:
Yes. But lock the bootloader only if you are in stock sony rom(kernel).
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Also, could you please guide me on how to install CWM/TWRP Recovery on ZL 4.4.2 after rooting. I tried to google it but couldn't find a guide for rooted 4.4.2.
kunalgs said:
Also, could you please guide me on how to install CWM/TWRP Recovery on ZL 4.4.2 after rooting. I tried to google it but couldn't find a guide for rooted 4.4.2.
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Search for [NUT] dual revovery.
i love this forum thank u very much!
xperia c3
How to root Xperia c3...help me plz
I have Xperia z1 compact running stock non-rooted 14.6.A.1.236 rom. My bootloader is locked. I want to be able to install custom roms. What's the best way to root, unlock bl and install custom recovery? I've been searching forum for past few days but most of the download links redirect to d-h.st. and that breaks the chain of needed files.
Also i never used flashtool and i don't know should i use Sony flashtool or "original" one
bolcna said:
I have Xperia z1 compact running stock non-rooted 14.6.A.1.236 rom. My bootloader is locked. I want to be able to install custom roms. What's the best way to root, unlock bl and install custom recovery? I've been searching forum for past few days but most of the download links redirect to d-h.st. and that breaks the chain of needed files.
Also i never used flashtool and i don't know should i use Sony flashtool or "original" one
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72547776&postcount=6
levone1 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72547776&postcount=6
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Do i have to be rooted to backup TA partition
bolcna said:
Do i have to be rooted to backup TA partition
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I don't think so. Just need adb...
I guess I don't have to open a new thread for this: I've been reading a lot about this recently and trying to get my thoughts straight about this:
I found PhilZ Dual Recovery (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647480) which works with locked bootloader. Some people wrote there they installed the recovery on 5.0.2, so it seems I have to downgrade first (I'm on 5.1.1), even though it doesn't say that in the manual..? - if you can't answer that I'll ask that later then in the linked thread.
Next thing: I rooted with Kingroot, but want to switch to SuperSU - cant switch because theres a problem with the binary, so I have to flash it anyway through custom recovery.
Can I now root with Kingroot, install PhilZ Dualrecovery and when it boots into Recovery Mode, can I just flash the SuperSu.zip?
OR would I need to boot normally first after custom recovery install, then uninstall Kingroot, to unroot, and THEN flash SuperSU in Recovery?
Ive been using root for years but never really got into flashing before so I'm quite new to that and appreciate your help. Thanks a bunch.
Raiyr said:
I guess I don't have to open a new thread for this: I've been reading a lot about this recently and trying to get my thoughts straight about this:
I found PhilZ Dual Recovery (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647480) which works with locked bootloader. Some people wrote there they installed the recovery on 5.0.2, so it seems I have to downgrade first (I'm on 5.1.1), even though it doesn't say that in the manual..? - if you can't answer that I'll ask that later then in the linked thread.
Next thing: I rooted with Kingroot, but want to switch to SuperSU - cant switch because theres a problem with the binary, so I have to flash it anyway through custom recovery.
Can I now root with Kingroot, install PhilZ Dualrecovery and when it boots into Recovery Mode, can I just flash the SuperSu.zip?
OR would I need to boot normally first after custom recovery install, then uninstall Kingroot, to unroot, and THEN flash SuperSU in Recovery?
Ive been using root for years but never really got into flashing before so I'm quite new to that and appreciate your help. Thanks a bunch.
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You don't have to downgrade to flash NUT. It's been a while since I did it, but I'm pretty sure that flashing supersu won't totally remove Kingroot. Best thing to do once you're rooted, if you don't want to unlock bl, is probably to install recovery, then in recovery flash a prf, which will wipe your system and install new system with supersu instead of Kingroot.
Raiyr said:
I guess I don't have to open a new thread for this: I've been reading a lot about this recently and trying to get my thoughts straight about this:
I found PhilZ Dual Recovery (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647480) which works with locked bootloader. Some people wrote there they installed the recovery on 5.0.2, so it seems I have to downgrade first (I'm on 5.1.1), even though it doesn't say that in the manual..? - if you can't answer that I'll ask that later then in the linked thread.
Next thing: I rooted with Kingroot, but want to switch to SuperSU - cant switch because theres a problem with the binary, so I have to flash it anyway through custom recovery.
Can I now root with Kingroot, install PhilZ Dualrecovery and when it boots into Recovery Mode, can I just flash the SuperSu.zip?
OR would I need to boot normally first after custom recovery install, then uninstall Kingroot, to unroot, and THEN flash SuperSU in Recovery?
Ive been using root for years but never really got into flashing before so I'm quite new to that and appreciate your help. Thanks a bunch.
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I don't trust any universal rooting apps. Only way to legit root your phone is to downgrade to kitkat and then root using exploit, then flash prerooted lollipop (that is if you wan't to stay on stock rooted rom). If you don't plan on staying on stock room and only want quick root you have to use kingroot since that's only universal root that can root z1c. When it comes to recovery there you have two choices. To use xzdualrecovery or to unlock bootloader (you will loose drm keys which means you will lose stuff like x-reality) and flash normal recovery. I would go for dual recovery because if you ever wan't to get back to stock you can since stock recovery isn't getting overwritten with xzdr. But if you choose to unlock bootloader first backup TA (you have to be rooted) and then unlock.
Hope this helps
Raiyr said:
I guess I don't have to open a new thread for this: I've been reading a lot about this recently and trying to get my thoughts straight about this:
I found PhilZ Dual Recovery (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647480) which works with locked bootloader. Some people wrote there they installed the recovery on 5.0.2, so it seems I have to downgrade first (I'm on 5.1.1), even though it doesn't say that in the manual..? - if you can't answer that I'll ask that later then in the linked thread.
Next thing: I rooted with Kingroot, but want to switch to SuperSU - cant switch because theres a problem with the binary, so I have to flash it anyway through custom recovery.
Can I now root with Kingroot, install PhilZ Dualrecovery and when it boots into Recovery Mode, can I just flash the SuperSu.zip?
OR would I need to boot normally first after custom recovery install, then uninstall Kingroot, to unroot, and THEN flash SuperSU in Recovery?
Ive been using root for years but never really got into flashing before so I'm quite new to that and appreciate your help. Thanks a bunch.
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bolcna said:
I don't trust any universal rooting apps. Only way to legit root your phone is to downgrade to kitkat and then root using exploit, then flash prerooted lollipop (that is if you wan't to stay on stock rooted rom). If you don't plan on staying on stock room and only want quick root you have to use kingroot since that's only universal root that can root z1c. When it comes to recovery there you have two choices. To use xzdualrecovery or to unlock bootloader (you will loose drm keys which means you will lose stuff like x-reality) and flash normal recovery. I would go for dual recovery because if you ever wan't to get back to stock you can since stock recovery isn't getting overwritten with xzdr. But if you choose to unlock bootloader first backup TA (you have to be rooted) and then unlock.
Hope this helps
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I would go with unlock bl method. You can restore TA after rooting so you done lose drm, and it's easy to root with unlocked bl - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72547776&postcount=6
Thats the question, can "easily" install magisk on stock rom (.236) unrooted ? since magisk thread says that root is not necessary, its ask for stock boot img that cant be obtained w/o root
JIJOK said:
Thats the question, can "easily" install magisk on stock rom (.236) unrooted ? since magisk thread says that root is not necessary, its ask for stock boot img that cant be obtained w/o root
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Never tried, but even though root may not be needed, unlocked bootloader probably is. Magisk non-system works by patching boot img... If you unlock bootloader you probably can use it.
levone1 said:
Never tried, but even though root may not be needed, unlocked bootloader probably is. Magisk non-system works by patching boot img... If you unlock bootloader you probably can use it.
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so, can get the image by just unlock the bootloader ? I though root was necessary for that
JIJOK said:
so, can get the image by just unlock the bootloader ? I though root was necessary for that
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You can unlocked bl by official Sony method, then flash recovery with adb. Boot to recovery and flash Magisk.
Backup ta - https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236
Unlock bl - https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader
Recovery img - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545588613
You can try flashing recovery within locked bl, but I don't think it would work.
levone1 said:
You can unlocked bl by official Sony method, then flash recovery with adb. Boot to recovery and flash Magisk.
Backup ta - https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236
Unlock bl - https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader
Recovery img - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545588613
You can try flashing recovery within locked bl, but I don't think it would work.
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So, if you was wondering it, no, cant flash it with locked bl.
At the moment Backup ta didnt work, will check that thread
And thanx the help, nice to have you on z1c forum :good:
perfect. thx! i was already wondering, if i had to downgrade my z1c in order to get the recovery back. but now, how i do i flash magisk from here?
when i try to flash, i get an error message saying, that the ftf is in sony elf32 format and that i need bootbridge from @AdrianDC to flash.
anyone ever did that or has a better idea?
just tried it now and ended up in a bootlop
It is many months after this post, but in case this helps anyone, here is the answer.
BootBridge method is pretty simple and it worked for me.
On an un-rooted device. (important)
Just rename magisk zip to "install.zip" put it in a folder called install.
Then with 7zip, create a zip-file, include the bootbridge folders, "META-INF" and "scripts" with the "install folder" you just created.
Then name it "anything_you_like.zip" and flash with TWRP
Basically Magisk is SuperSU alternative and provides SuperSU service for your device. ( roots it )
No problems for me at this point. Working on 14.5.A.0.270 and can also get working on 14.6.A.0.236 but have other problems related to getting compatible recovery on 236.
Eventually in recovery, system mount and unmount break for me, then other mounts eventually fail after trying to get Nanodroid working (My Goal to UnGoogle my Z1c) and can't wipe format or anything (only way to fix is reflash with flashtool)
Deodexed ROM seems to be necessary for Nanodroid and this is causing additional problems for me.
If I have to run with unlocked bootloader, I think AOSP may be a better starting point.
Has anyone tried to use any of the root tools, such as KingRoot and One Click Root, to successfully root on X7 or 8.1?
hchao1 said:
Has anyone tried to use any of the root tools, such as KingRoot and One Click Root, to successfully root on X7 or 8.1?
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It won't work. We need unlocked bootloader. After unlocked bootloader we can root it by patched boot img
Rajeev said:
It won't work. We need unlocked bootloader. After unlocked bootloader we can root it by patched boot img
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I have a nokia 8.1 rooted
1st: unlock ur bootloader
2nd: install twrp from adb
3rd: boot and install magisk manager apk
4th: reboot to twrp and flash magisk
Reboot and patch your kernel boot.img
Reboot to twrp and flash the patched boot.img
Flash magisk again and u r rooted now
karrouma said:
I have a nokia 8.1 rooted
1st: unlock ur bootloader
2nd: install twrp from adb
3rd: boot and install magisk manager apk
4th: reboot to twrp and flash magisk
Reboot and patch your kernel boot.img
Reboot to twrp and flash the patched boot.img
Flash magisk again and u r rooted now
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Good. But sadly i dont have Nokia anymore. I am using Xiaomi Mi9 Global
Rajeev said:
Good. But sadly i dont have Nokia anymore. I am using Xiaomi Mi9 Global
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Mi9 is perfect
I like it. But a phone without sd card is not good for me.
Xiaomi seems to replace sony here in my country
root, twrp, camera api
Rajeev said:
Good. But sadly i dont have Nokia anymore. I am using Xiaomi Mi9 Global
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Hi,
is it possible to activate Level_3 on Camera2 API when rooted phone?
Which version of TWRP you used?
Thanks
karrouma said:
I have a nokia 8.1 rooted
1st: unlock ur bootloader
2nd: install twrp from adb
3rd: boot and install magisk manager apk
4th: reboot to twrp and flash magisk
Reboot and patch your kernel boot.img
Reboot to twrp and flash the patched boot.img
Flash magisk again and u r rooted now
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Please link the guide for unlocking and and link for twrp, thanks
paarkhi said:
Please link the guide for unlocking and and link for twrp, thanks
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I would find that helpful as well
I've got a Nokia 8.1 (TA-1119), and want to get rid of Android 11's navigation bar. But I can't seem to find a valid TWRP for my phone.
So I'm stuck before I can begin, basicly...
karrouma said:
I have a nokia 8.1 rooted
1st: unlock ur bootloader
2nd: install twrp from adb
3rd: boot and install magisk manager apk
4th: reboot to twrp and flash magisk
Reboot and patch your kernel boot.img
Reboot to twrp and flash the patched boot.img
Flash magisk again and u r rooted now
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Which TWRP did you use? it seems that the one available in here causes some bricks...
karrouma said:
I have a nokia 8.1 rooted
1st: unlock ur bootloader
2nd: install twrp from adb
3rd: boot and install magisk manager apk
4th: reboot to twrp and flash magisk
Reboot and patch your kernel boot.img
Reboot to twrp and flash the patched boot.img
Flash magisk again and u r rooted now
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Can you pls provide a complete guide on how did you unlock the bootloader? pls i really need it T H A N K Y O U )
Hi everyone ,
I wandered for months in this forum but I didn't really find how to root my device. There are some tutorial for the "1952-4" but it's not my device. I really don't want to do risky things flashing wrong files. At this point I don't even know if my model can be rooted.
Here are useful infos :
Device : Moto G7 Play XT1952-1
Firmware : Android 9 (security patch december, 1st 2018)
Build : PPY29.68-28
Bootloader unlocked : YES
At this point, what am I supposed to do ? Is there a TWRP image that would work for sure ?
Thank you.
I managed to root my xt1952-4 but I couldn't use the methods on here as I would have TWRP and Magisk root but would lose wifi. So I decided to install magisk, extract the Boot.img file from the rom and patch it with magisk. I flashed it back using "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and now I have root and working wifi but no recovery.
MikeRWK said:
I managed to root my xt1952-4 but I couldn't use the methods on here as I would have TWRP and Magisk root but would lose wifi. So I decided to install magisk, extract the Boot.img file from the rom and patch it with magisk. I flashed it back using "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and now I have root and working wifi but no recovery.
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Interesting, thanks.
I don't know if I can risk doing that on my XT1952-1 though, you never know how it'd behave.
If somebody successfully rooted XT1952-1, please let me know