I rooted my phone this last Monday with great success, and have been happily flashing ROMs ever since. I have had a few friends/aquaintances asking me how to do this, so I thought I would post this here to help them, and hopefully a few others here.
Special thanks to evilecho. I just added a few “noob” steps to his amazing tutorial.
If installed, uninstall HTC Sync. This is very important!
Backup anything you need backed up off your phone. Most things on your phone will be safe but back everything up just to be sure.
Download SuperUser zip & Amon_RA’s recovery (if you don’t want to use the Clockwork Mod recover that ships with Revolutionary)
Note: Many people are advising that people new to rooting use Amon_RA’s recovery. Amon_RA’s recovery is very simple, reliable, and very solid and does everything you need to flash a new ROM, if you would like.
Copy both to your root of SD card
Download and install HTC Drivers
Download Revolutionary: S-OFF & Recovery Tool
Note: The download link is at the bottom of the page. You will need to enter your EVO’s Serial number which is located under the battery. Make sure you to copy/write down the beta key. You will need it later)
Copy the beta key to Notepad or a similar app
On your EVO:
Enable USB debugging mode: Go to Settings –> Applications –> Development –> check box for USB debugging [/INDENT]
Disable Fast boot: Go to Settings –> Power –> check box for Fast Boot
Connect your EVO to your PC with a USB cable - Select Charge Only
Unzip the Revolutionary tool and run it as admin (to run as admin, right click and select run as admin)
Open a command prompt (Start -> Run -> cmd)
Navigate to the folder where you unzipped the Revolutionary tool
Type revolutionary.exe
The tool will recognize your device
Enter/paste the beta key that you pasted into Notepad
Note: to paste into the command prompt, right click on the top bar of the window -> Edit -> Paste
The phone will fastboot twice
It will ask you if you want to install the Clockwork Mod recovery. Select Yes.
Note: Instructions to switch to Amon_RA to follow.
After Revolutionary is complete, boot into the bootloader (if not already there) by turning off the phone, then hold the power button and the down volume button for a few seconds. You should then see “Revolutionary” at the top, and “S-OFF”.
The phone should now ask you if you want to update the recovery (by recognizing the PC36IMG.zip file that we downloaded and copied to the SD card of the phone). Select yes. This will update your recovery to Amon_RA's.
Use the up and down arrow keys and choose “Recovery” by pushing the power button
Choose “Flash zip from sdcard”
Choose “Choose zip from sdcard”
Use the up arrow key to move you to the bottom of the list, then look for “su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip” and push the power button to select
Push the power button again to accept
You are now rooted!
At this point, I would recommend going to this awesome thread by sekigah84, which will walk you through creating a Nanroid backup and flashing ROMs. Enjoy!
As always, this will void your warranty and may possibly damage your phone. You and you alone are responsible for anything that you do. Everything contained in this thread is for informational purposes only.
If any of the amazing other readers/contributors here on XDA find any discrepancies here, please let me know!
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Requirements
HTC EVO 4G with the Android 2.3 Gingerbread over-the-air (OTA) update
Windows machine with Internet connection
HTC EVO 4G Gingerbread rooting files — This is a ZIP file containing all drivers, image files, and other files needed for rooting your HTC EVO 4G as described in this guide. Get the file here http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/HTCEvo4G/rooting/rootevo4ggingerbread.zip.
Extract the contents of the ZIP file into a folder on your Desktop. In this guide, we use a folder named “rootevo4ggingerbread” and we suggest that you use the same folder name to avoid confusion.
Uninstalling HTC Sync. The stock HTC Sync software provides handset drivers that won’t work with the rooting method used in this guide. Remove HTC Sync. Install the drivers from HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe, which is included in the HTC EVO 4G Gingerbread ZIP file mentioned above.
Ra Recovery image — The image file is contained in PC36IMG.zip, which you can download from here http://files.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=amon_ra/RECOVERY/. Do not extract or unzip the compressed file.
1.Make sure you have extracted the HTC EVO 4G Gingerbread rooting files as described in the Requirements section.
Uninstall HTC Sync from your computer first before proceeding. Install the drivers provided by HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe (included in the HTC EVO 4G Gingerbread rooting files that you downloaded).
The method in this guide will only work with those drivers. You can reinstall HTC Sync after you finish rooting your handset.
Connect your HTC EVO 4G and your Windows computer using a USB cable. Set the connection type as “Charge only.”
Enable USB Debugging mode on your handset. You can do that by going to the Settings>Applications>Development screen and checking “USB Debugging.”
Open a command prompt or terminal on your computer and go to the directory where you extracted the rooting files by using the command cd Desktop\rootevo4ggingerbread and pressing the Enter key.
Invoke ADB to list your device’s serial number. Type adb devices on the command prompt and press Enter. You will see a list of attached devices. Take note of the serial number for your handset. (Another way to find out your handset’s serial number is to pull out the phone’s battery and take a look in the battery compartment. The serial number is printed there and usually starts with the letter “H”.)
Generate a Beta key for Revolutionary: S-OFF & Recovery Tool 0.4pre4. The executable binary file for the tool is already included in rootevo4ggingerbread.zip, but you need a beta key to be able to use the tool.
Generate a beta key for your HTC EVO 4G handset by going to revolutionary.io. Fill in the form with the following information:
Your operating system: Windows
Your device: HTC EVO 4G
HBOOT version: 2.16.0001
Serial number: type here the serial number provided by ADB in the previous step
Take note of the beta key generated by the site.
From the command prompt on the computer, run revolutionary.exe (type the command and press Enter). Or, an easier way to launch the program would be to double-click the executable file from within Windows Explorer.
The program will ask you for the beta key. Copy and paste the beta key and then press Enter to start the rooting process. It usually takes some time, so be patient.
When the program completes, it will ask you whether you want to download ClockworkMod Recovery and flash it onto the handset. Say no by typing “N” and pressing Enter at the command prompt.
Change the USB connection type on your handset to “Disk drive.” Your computer will detect the SD card on your handset. Using Windows Explorer, open your handset’s SD card folder. Copy PC36IMG.zip to the root folder (not a subfolder) on your handset’s SD card.
Unplug your phone and turn it off.
Boot the HTC EVO 4G into Hboot. To do that, press the handset’s Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for a few seconds. The device will go into Hboot. You will see a prompt asking whether you want to start update. Press the Volume Up button to select “Yes.” Wait for the update to finish. Once it does, you will be asked to reboot the handset. Select “No.”
Go into recovery mode. On the handset, scroll down to “Recovery” (use the Volume buttons to scroll) and press the Power button to select it.
Once the device is in recovery mode, highlight “USB-MS toggle” from the menu and press the Power button to select it. Plug your phone back into your computer.
Using Windows Explorer on your computer, copy su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip from the “rootevo4ggingerbread” folder to the root folder on your handset’s SD card.
Press the Power button on your handset to disable the USB-MS toggle and go back to the recovery mode menu.
Select “Flash ZIP from SD card” on the main menu. In the next menu, select “Choose ZIP from SD card.” You will see a list of the files on your SD card. Use the Volume buttons to scroll through the list. Highlight su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip and press the Power button to select it.
After the handset finishes flashing the file, select “Return” to go back to the previous menu. Select “Reboot system now” to restart your handset.
Your HTC EVO 4G will reboot. To confirm that you have successfully rooted your handset, check for an app icon named Superuser on the device. If it’s there, congratulations! You’ve just rooted your HTC EVO 4G and you can now enjoy the advantages of using a rooted device.
Not too bad, but using page breaks / the enter button to separate info would have been a lot better and easier to read, for things with multiple steps.
I will re edit this
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turboxsloth said:
I will re edit this
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Sounds like good.
teh roxxorz said:
Sounds like good.
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There she should be all set now. Thanks for the tip
The gingerbread zip file does not download.
The gingerbread rooting file from downloadandroid does not download. The only thing that you can do is download the viewer and the viewer does not contain the zip file.
I just tried and I downloaded the zip file no problem... Scrool down a little bit and click download here.
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium
I just got an N7 32GB tablet, very nice. I plan on rooting this device. Mine still on 4.2.1. What guide you guys recommend, both seem good so I'm undecided.
Thanks
Aut0botK1lla said:
I just got an N7 32GB tablet, very nice. I plan on rooting this device. Mine still on 4.2.1. What guide you guys recommend, both seem good so I'm undecided.
Thanks
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Do you know how to use adb/fastboot ? if you know you can use that to easily root the N7.
Here's the link on how to use adb/fastboot to unlock and root the Nexus 7.
If not, then use this toolkit by following the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Download the program and install it.
After that, watch this tutorial first once and then start rooting with the toolkit.
http://www.youtube.com/results?sear...0.219.737.0j3j1.4.0...0.0...1ac.1.NbcxhPx0ZLs
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must unlock your Nexus 7's bootloader in order to proceed with the rooting process. As a result, everything in your tablet will be erased. So backup what you can and put it back later.
I would recommend using adb fast boot method, it is very simple if you follows it correctly, I will give you full instructions on how to unlock boot loader and root
ALL DATA WILL BE LOST , BACKUP EVERYTHING
I RECOMMEND USING TWRP CUSTOM RECOVERY
Getting started
In order to root Android 4.2 the following three requirements must be satisfied beforehand:
The Android SDK, which you can download from Google Developers
A custom recovery like ClockworkMod (CWM) or Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP)
SuperSU, which you can download from CF-Root
There are no major differences between the two, but TWRP is more touch-oriented thanks to larger buttons. CWM is also available in a touch-compatible variant, but it has much smaller buttons. It's a matter of personal preference between the two though, but you have to choose one.
Before starting the process I urge you to perform a backup, as all data might be lost afterwards. You can copy the contents of the SD card to a safe external location such as cloud storage service or computer hard drive.
Setting the Stage
The first step that needs to be performed after all the files are downloaded is to install the Android SDK. Afterwards open the Android SDK Manager and select the following two items:
Android SDK Platform-tools -- it contains the required programs to install Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Google USB Driver -- it contains the necessary drivers for the Nexus device
Then you should create a folder in an easily accessible location within the command line. In this example I will use a folder named "Root" in my C:\ drive in Windows. The path name will therefore be: "C:\Root".
From the folder where Android SDK Platform-tools is installed (in my case it is "C:\Program Files x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools") copy the following files to the previously created "Root" folder:
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
fastboot.exe
The following files must also be copied to the "Root" folder:
CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip -- SuperSU file
The custom recovery that you previously downloaded for your specific device (please see below)
For my 8 GB nexus 7 wifi(codename "grouper") I will use TWRP with the name "openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-grouper.img".
You can easily find the codename for your devoice by looking into Google
The custom recovery file differs for each device, please make sure you download the correct file
In order to make the process smoother for instance the SuperSU file can be renamed to "root.zip" and the custom recovery to "customrecovery.zip". It's a matter of convenience, but for accuracy I will stick to the original naming for this guide.
If the previous steps are completed you must have the following six files in your "Root" folder:
adb.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
fastboot.exe
CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip -- SuperSU file
The custom recovery. In my case it is "openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-grouper.img"
From there, you can proceed to install the drivers for "fastboot mode". To install them, follow these steps:
Power off your Nexus device.
Press and hold Volume Up and Volume Down then press and hold the Power button; the device will now enter "fastboot mode".
Go to Device Manager (Computer -> Properties -> Device Manager in Windows 7/8) and identify the device; for me it shows up as Android 1.0.
Right click Android 1.0 and select "Update Driver Software," then select "Browse my computer for driver software".
Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer," then click "Next".
From "Have Disk..." option go to the folder where you have Google USB Driver installed (for me it's "C:\Program Files .(x86)\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver") and select "android_winusb.inf".
Out of the three options select "Android ADB Interface" and validate any future warning window to install the driver.
Final preparations
Everything is prepared in order to start the installation process, but in order to do so a command window must be opened. Windows Key + R opens "Run"; type in "cmd" and the command window appears. Typing "cd C:\Root" and pressing Enter sets the "Root" folder as the working directory. Pressing the Shift key and right clicking inside the "Root" folder will also deliver the same result.
The device must be turned on in "fastboot mode" which I have explained at step no.2 during the driver installation process, and obviously plugged-in to the computer. You then have to type in the following commands while in "fastboot mode":
fastboot devices -- this is just for verification purposes; if there is no listed device then the drivers have been improperly installed and steps 1 through 7 must be redone.
fastboot oem unlock -> you have to accept the prompt in order to continue -- this command will unlock the bootloader, but it will also erase the data on the device which is why a backup is necessary.
fastboot reboot-bootloader -- this will reboot the bootloader.
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-grouper.img -- this will flash the custom recovery --please use the specific file and name for your particular Nexus device!
fastboot erase cache -- this will erase the cache -- might not be necessary but it's just as a precaution.
fastboot reboot -- this will reboot the device.
After Android 4.2 is loaded and running the SuperSU file must be copied from the "Root" folder to the internal storage (shows up in Windows Explorer as a Nexus device). A simple copy and paste will do the trick here.
Then you have to power off the Nexus device and enter "fastboot mode" again. Use the Volume Up and Volume Down keys to navigate until you can select "Recovery Mode". After the power button is pressed the device will reboot in the new custom recovery.
Rooting your Nexus device
If you have ClockworkMod installed, you have to perform the following steps:
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Select "choose zip from sdcard"
Select "0" (zero) folder
Select "CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip"
Select "Yes - Install CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip"
Select "Go Back"
Select "reboot system now"
If you have Team Win Recovery Project installed, you have to perform the following steps:
Press "Install".\
Select "CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip" -- for me it's in the "0" (zero) folder
Swipe to confirm flash
Press "Wipe cache/dalvik" (just as a precaution)
Swipe to wipe
Press "Reboot System"
After Android 4.2 loads your device can run apps with elevated privileges (meaning it's rooted). A SuperSU app is installed in order to allow root requests, so please use your judgement on which apps you grant access.
If you experiences any problem, please reply and I will look into it.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Way to wordy and not easy to follow
Basically:
Boot into recovery (yes i know you don't properly have one)
Get Android SDK from HERE
Once downloaded/installed.
Navigate to the "Platform-tools" folder, where you should see ADB/FASTBOOT
Hold shift, right click and "open command prompt here"
type fastboot devices
(if your device is listed, move on)
Unlock your bootloader
type fastboot oem unlock
Download THIS(supersu)
Download TWRP from HERE
Place the SuperSU download file on your SD CARD (Nexus has a virtual SD, place it there)
Place the recovery in the "Platform-tools" folder with your ADB/FASTBOOT files.
Reboot to fastboot again (Power and volume down)
fastboot devices
if listed continue:
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.4.1.0-grouper.img
Reboot back into recovery (which should now be twrp) (POWER AND VOLUME DOWN)
Then from TWRP menu choose "Install"
Find the 2 files you downloaded and placed on SD card
Install them using TWRP.
Reboot
Profit.
Wilks3y said:
+ Above.
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Well... I liked it... for a guy with only 2 posts to his/her name to explain (perhaps in TOO much detail) how to root takes b**ls:!
Keep it up, naman14... but be a little more judicious in what you include (and choose to exclude) in your walkthrou's.
Writing instructions is art in itself... and requires practice. Succinct and pithy is the way to go.
Rgrds,
Ged.
Thank you all, the last thing i ever rooted was my sprint htc hero a yr or so ago
Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm coming from a iPhone (it was a hand-me-down, I swear!) and a HTC Snap, so my Note II LTE (N7105) is my very first Android. I got sick of waiting for Samsung to release 4.2/3, hence I'm flashing Cyanogenmod. Being a n00b myself, I couldn't find any n00b friendly guides on how to flash my phone, so here's to hoping this little guide will help someone!
All that follows are from my own experience, and may or may not work on your phone. I'm not responsible for anything that happens to your phone.
I'm sorry for the lifehacker URL, I don't have the required posts to post outside links
First things first, rooting your phone is NOT required. See li feha ck er.c0m / you-dont-need-root-to-flash-custom-rom-using-third-par-1090733218
1) CHARGE YOUR PHONE
1a) Backup your phone. I used Helium, search for it on Google Play
1b) Remove your SD card, just in case.
2) Download and install Visual C++ and Heimdall, links from wiki.cyanogenmod.org/ w/Install_ CM_for_t0lte
2a) Download ClockworkMod Recovery, rename it recovery.img and place it in the same folder as Heimdall.exe
2b) Reboot your computer.
3) Download Cyanogenmod from get.cm, and Google Apps from goo.im/gapps. They should both be .zip files
3a) Transfer them to /sdcard/ on your phone
4) Power off your phone, and then get it to Download Mode (hold down Vol down + Home + Power)
4a) Connect your phone to your computer directly, not through a hub.
4b) Open Heimdall, Drivers, and run Zadig.exe
4c) Click on Options on top, and select List All Devices
4d) Select Samsung USB Composite Device or MSM8x60 or Gadget Serial or Device Name from the drop down menu
4e) Click on the big button with Install WCID Driver. There should be a popup saying that the driver was successfully installed
5) Close Zadig.exe, and open a Command Prompt window. (Go to the start menu and type cmd in the blank box)
5a) Navigate to the folder with Heimdall.exe. (use cd to change directories, ie type "cd [path]")
5b) Enter "heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img --no-reboot", press enter, and stare intently on your phone for a blue bar
5c) If all goes well, the bar should appear, and once it's filled up (took less than a minute on my phone), close the Command Prompt window and unplug your phone
6) Go into Recovery Mode (hold down Vol up + Home + Power)
6a) Using the volume buttons and home button, select Install Zip From SDCard, and then flash the Cyanogenmod .zip first, and then Google Apps .zip
6b) Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset
6c) You're done!
Sources : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384231 and http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_t0lte
All thanks should go to these two for their guides!
=Brief Introduction=This thread will consist of information about Rooting, Flashtool, Bootloader, Kernel and Roms.
Xda have been helping me a lot, so I have decided to start with the most basic way to help since I have no idea on software development. Hope everything is correct, if anything is wrong please leave a comment below.
Also, I BELIEVE the ADMIN would most probably lock this thread up again. I initially did not intend to repost another thread, however @eclyptos had me convinced to repost this for the sake of newbies, since it will be locked but not deleted.
If you support me, give me more thanks, and maybe post some posts below to help to convince the admin not to lock this.
Thanks.
=Part 1 Rooting the latest KitKat 4.4.2 Firmware=
For Locked Bootloaders
Required files:
14.1.G.1.534 FTF file
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2469191
(You many choose anyone you wish, for it will be overwritten after that)
Move file to C:\Flashtool\firmwares or wherever you installed flashtool to.
Root Many Android by Bin4ry
Link: http://uploaded.net/file/d2w6dl7r
Latest Flashtool
Link: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
(Please make sure you use v9.15 and above)
Note: Please make sure fastboot and flashtool drivers are installed.
Help on installation on windows 8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2095087
Dual Recovery
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2647487
( Choose the latest version, read instructions on the site.)
14.2.A.0.290 Flashable files (C690X_14.2.A.0.290.flashable.zip and C690X_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf )
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2572988
Note: Please transfer zip file to external sd card
Move ftf file to C:\Flashtool\firmwares or wherever you installed flashtool to.
14.3.A.0.681 Flashable files (C690X_14.3.A.0.681.flashable.zip and C690X_14.3.A.0.681_Stripped.ftf)
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2687443
Note: Please transfer zip file to external sd card
Move ftf file to C:\Flashtool\firmwares or wherever you installed flashtool to.
Lets Get Started:
1. Make sure phone is charged to at least 50%
2. Enable USB Debugging on your phone and switch to MSC mode
How to: Setting >About Phone>Tap Build Number a few times > Go back > Enter developer options > Enable usb debugging
Setting >Xperia Connectivity> USB Connectivity> MSC mode
3. Back up all apps or app data you wish to keep (contacts, applications, messages and photos that are in your internal storage)
How to: Use Helium from Play Store to backup app data or any other apps, make sure backup is saved to cloud or external sd card
5. Flash 14.G.1.534 Firmware.
How to: Power off device.
Hold Volume Down button
Plug in USB cable to computer and phone
Open flashtool and click lightning.
CHoose flashmode.
Choose 14.1.G.1.534
And FLASH!
6. Root it
How to: Turn device on
Enable USB Debugging
Open Root with Bin4ry file and run 'Run Me' file
Connect phone to pc
Select 0 (xperia root by .......)
7. Install dual recovery
How to: Open dual recovery file and open 'Install' file
Choose option 1
Grant Superuser permissions when requested
Phone will reboot.
8. Install 14.2.A.0.290 Flashable zip
HOw to: power off Phone
POwer on phone
When phone vibrates press volume down
It will then enter recovery mode
Wipe ( enter Wipe > Advanced WIpe > Tick Everything but external sd card and Otg)
After wipe, press back and slide factory reset
Install zip ( press install and find file)
It will take a few minutes
Do not press reboot system, press back key until first page and then click reboot key.
Select power off.
9. INstall Stripped FTF 14.2.A.0.290
How to: Hold Volume DOwn button
Plug in usb cable to computer and phone
Open flashtool and click lightning.
CHoose flashmode.
Choose 14.2.A.0.290 Generic NCB
And FLASH!
10. Power on
11. Install 14.3.A.0.681 Flashable zip
HOw to: power off Phone
POwer on phone
When phone vibrates press volume down
It will then enter recovery mode
Wipe ( enter Wipe > Advanced WIpe > Tick Everything but external sd card and Otg)
After wipe, press back and slide factory reset
Install zip ( press install and find file)
It will take a few minutes
Do not press reboot system, press back key until first page and then click reboot key.
Select power off.
12. . INstall Stripped FTF 14.3.A.0.681
How to: Hold Volume DOwn button
Plug in usb cable to computer and phone
Open flashtool and click lightning.
CHoose flashmode.
Choose 14.2.A.0.290 Generic NCB
13. Reboot and you are done!
Unlocked Boot loader
Required Files:
14.3.A.0.681
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2469191
Move file to C:\Flashtool\firmwares or wherever you installed flashtool to.
DoomKernel v10 or up ( or any other 4.4 kernel)/XZDR Kernel
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2448613
Unzip file.
SuperSu flashable zip
Link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1538053
Transfer to external SD card
Latest Flashtool
Link: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
(Please make sure you use v9.15 and above)
Note: Please make sure fastboot and flashtool drivers are installed.
Help on installation on windows 8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2095087
Lets Get started:
1. Make sure phone is charged to at least 50%
2. Enable USB Debugging on your phone and switch to MSC mode
How to: Setting >About Phone>Tap Build Number a few times > Go back > Enter developer options > Enable usb debugging
Setting >Xperia Connectivity> USB Connectivity> MSC mode
3. Back up all apps or app data you wish to keep (contacts, applications, messages and photos that are in your internal storage)
How to: Use Helium from Play Store to backup app data or any other apps, make sure backup is saved to cloud or external sd card
4. Flash 14.3.A.0.681 Firmware.
How to: Power off device.
Hold Volume Down button
Plug in USB cable to computer and phone
Open flashtool and click lightning.
Choose 14.3.A.0.681
And FLASH!
5. Power on. Test if everything is working well, camera and others.
6. Fastboot DooMKernel
How to: Power off device.
Hold Volume Up button
Plug in USB cable to computer and phone
Open flashtool and click lightning.
Choose Fastboot
Choose Boot.img that was in the unzipped file
And FLASH!
7. Reboot and let phone start
8. Install root.
How to: Power off
POwer on phone
When phone vibrates press volume down
It will then enter recovery mode.
Install SuperSu file that was downloaded.
9. Reboot and you are READY!!
=Part 2: Deodexing=
Firstly, what is deodex?
From @philo64:
Deodexed ROMs (or APKs) have all their application packages put back together in one place, allowing for easy modification such as theming.
The advantage of .odex file is the faster load time of the app and were supposed to quickly build the dalvik cache, removing them would mean longer initial boot times.
And finally rooting need not necessarily mean your device is deodexed, rather that almost all stock ROMs are odexed to some extent, and usually most custom ROMs are deodexed for easy theming.
For a casual user, the main implication is in theming possibilities. Themes for android come in APKs too, and if you want to modify any of those, you should always choose a dedoexed custom ROM.
In summary to install custom themes, install certain mods, you would need to have a deodexed phone. To check if your phone is deodexed, you can check at system/app/Phone.apk ===>where you will find this together with it ===> system/app/Phone.odex
Locked & Unlocked Bootloader
Required files:
FLASHABLE deodex zip
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690160
Note: Download the file which matches your phones model number. Please transfer this file to somewhere in your phone.
Requirements
Recovery is required for flashing.
Lets get started:
Flash the file
How to: Power off
POwer on phone
When phone vibrates press volume down
It will then enter recovery mode.
Install Deodex file that was downloaded.
Done! As simple as that!
=Part 3 :Unlocking Bootloader=
What does unlocking the bootloader do?
Unlocking the boot loader allows you to put custom ROMs on your device. Also, it allows you to install custom kernels that could potentially improve the performance, battery life and others. However, unlocking the bootloader can potentially brick your device if you do stupid things like cross flashing and others. So be warned, I am not really clear about the warranty status, do it at your own risks. Most probably nothing will happen.
:laugh:
Before unlocking bootloader, please backup TA just for precautions.
To backup TA, please use computer application: backup TA and run it.
Details and download can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Requirements and Warnings for unlocking bootloader
What you need to do:
Backup all data. All data on the phone will be deleted, whole phone will be formatted. I do not know about the external sd card as I have never tried it, you could take it out as a precaution.
Backup Ta with backup Ta
What you would need:
IMEI Number
How to: Enter *#06# in dialer and copy the imei number out
An email
Fastboot package
Link: http://doomlord.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=YWRiX2Zhc3Rib290
Xperia drivers
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
PC and usb cable
Lets get STARTED!
1. Go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlocking-boot-loader
2. Read Everything.
3. Go through all process, there will be many prompts, just click Accept/ Proceed
4. Finally you will reach a 'Create unlock boot loader key request' Page. Enter your Name Imei Number and Email.
5.Go to your email and you would most probably recieve an email about bootloader unlocking. If you dont, patiently wait.
6. You will recieve and unlock key, KEEP THIS KEY SAFELY. ( what i do is screenshot the email and save the pic in google drive.:good: )
7.Extract fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open fastboot folder
8. Enter fastboot mode
How to:
Power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will make the phone enter FASTBOOT mode.
9.Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder
10.Select 'Open command window here'
11.Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold Volume UP button and plug in USB Cable) [make sure drivers are installed as explained above)
12.In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
13.If a value is returned (it will return 0.5), it means the phone is correctly connected
14.Type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and replace KEY with the key which u received earlier.
You're device should now be bootloader unlocked
=Part 4:Roms List (Updated as of 5th of April)=
1.RomAur v6.3 [ LB-UB ] - KK4.4.2- c690x - 14.3.A.0.681 - FAST-STABLE - AROMA - ONLINE [Last updated: 04/04 ]
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481248
2.iHackers v3.0 [Last Update: 02/04]
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2539008
3.[LB&UB] C690X ★ monxDIFIED ★ Honam1Z™ (KK) FULL-ROOT on LB [v05-01][07/04] AROMA [Last updated: 07/04]
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463675
4. [UB/LB] [][][]14.3.A.0.681KitSlimV2.1[][][] [OD/DOD] [FullRoot] [Last updated: 31/03]
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2693142
5. [LB&UB]CriskeloROM v4.0[AROMA][Stable][FULL ROOT] [Last updated: 28/03]
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560068
6. Pure Stock v1.1 [Xperia Z1] [Last updated: 12-21]
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579270
7. [DragonSphere Team][Unlock Bootloader]Cyanofire[AOSP][KitKat] [Last updated :24/03]
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...m.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699803
2. DooMKernel (v11)[20140401]
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448613
3. [KERNEL][CM-based] Pimped Kernel (F2FS|SoundControl|DT2Wake|CPU & GPU OC|Color Control|Voltage|FastCharge|Intelliplug...)
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2660679
Hmm, the mods will not take kindly to this
You have already had a similar thread to this locked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704741
I suspect they may do the same here.
EDIT
Also, although none of your instructions are dangerous you do include several unnecessary steps.
LOL....I am guilty.....
HotKillerZzz said:
I BELIEVE the ADMIN would most probably lock this thread up again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As with the prior thread,
This thread is a duplicate of information already found in these forums.
We expect all members to follow the XDA rules.
Rule #1 SEARCH BEFORE POSTING
If you are able to find the information and learn how to use it, then others will also.
Having multiple thread for the same thing only makes it harder for user to search for the correct information.
If there are errors in the current information then post in that thread how to correct it.
The current sticky info thread has been updated by the OP thru February 2014.
Any further posts like this will not be taken so lightly.
Please re-read the XDA RULES
thread closed
So this is a guide for quick full stock installation which is fully compatible with your device
Warning:All of your data will be gone
REQUIREMENTS:A PC A MICRO SD CARD AND A WORKING DATA CABLE
Step One: Download and install Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant
Step 2: go under "Flash" option and then rescue and select the product you are using now choose the model and also select your hw code which i found under battery i dont know yours, and then wait for download.
Step 3:Enable usb debugging and then open cmd and use this command "adb reboot edl" without double quotation marks ofc
Step 4roceed and press ok to all of em
Additional process (follow steps with "a.") OTA installation (i will guide on windows)
a.1Open your explorer and then ur hard drive C: at the top you will see file etc. come to view which is 4th from left and then tick show hidden files (i am using windows Turkish so trying to translate)
a.2:Go ProgramData/LMSA/Download/CountryCodeFiles/a6020xxx____yyy/now choose the file with Country.ota.zip
a.3:Now you can sideload the file (go recovery and then select apply update from ADB)or you can copy it to your sd card and use "Apply update from Sd" using stock recovery and apply it.
AND CONGRATULATIONS! you are now on stock rom with all compatible drivers installed on your drive!
Also this is to everyone, a quick tip:if you cant reboot to download mode which you can do on cmd, you can go to fastboot mode first (Voldown+power)and then keep pressing on VolUp+VolDown+Power (keep doing until you see a whole black or a glowing screen)