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Un-Install Busy Box

I've decided to un-root my X8 and was wondering if it's safe to un-Install Busy Box or should I leave it Installed?
Roland

Rolandh said:
I've decided to un-root my X8 and was wondering if it's safe to un-Install Busy Box or should I leave it Installed?
Roland
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Why?
I think the only way to unroot is to restore with SEUS or PCC and lose all your data.

Superoneclick has an un-root button I think, I no the z4 root app does.
Busybox is pretty much useless if your phones not rooted so there's no harm leaving or removing it, its upto you!
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You'll need to shell root into your phone, so you can safely remove all the root related files without loosing root whilst you're doing it.
Why would you want to unroot anyway?

a-k-t-w said:
You'll need to shell root into your phone, so you can safely remove all the root related files without loosing root whilst you're doing it.
Why would you want to unroot anyway?
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I decided to unroot as I could not get xrecovery to work, so I didn't see the point in having a rooted phone.
Roland

Rolandh said:
I decided to unroot as I could not get xrecovery to work, so I didn't see the point in having a rooted phone.
Roland
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why you couldn't install xRecovery? what is the problem?

Sully.E said:
why you couldn't install xRecovery? what is the problem?
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Pressing the back button several times during boot didn't launch xrecovery and my phone booted to Android.
Roland

thank you for the info

A software update is available for your phone...

Hey all,
I just connected my Play to my PC and its saying there is a software update ready to be installed to the phone, how do you find the change log or details of what is in the update? I can't find any information about it!?
My Play is rooted, what do I do?
Thanks

depends on the method you used, if it was gingerbrick carry on, if youve unlocked your bootloader leave it alone, run away, duck and cover!

Yep as Waz said.
Don't update it if you've rooted your phone. Possible brick scenario.
Wait for the geniuses to release some custom roms instead.

waz000000 said:
depends on the method you used, if it was gingerbrick carry on, if youve unlocked your bootloader leave it alone, run away, duck and cover!
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I used gingerbreak, so is it safe to update via SE update? do I lose my root? do I just run gingerbreak again after updating?
And finally, what about my apps and saved data etc? do they get deleted with an update?

FK1983 said:
I used gingerbreak, so is it safe to update? do I lose my root? do I just run gingerbreak again after updating?
And finally, what about my apps and saved data etc? do they get deleted with an update?
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Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes (in that order)

Updated
Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info

CasualByron said:
Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info
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Any changes/fixes?

CasualByron said:
Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info
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Could you perhaps find the blob folder, zip the files, probably 3 files, and upload the zip? Then we can create ftf file for flashtool, for others that unlocked bootloader
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NielDK said:
Could you perhaps find the blob folder, zip the files, probably 3 files, and upload the zip? Then we can create ftf file for flashtool, for others that unlocked bootloader
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there would be no point mate, it's the same as mine already.
His update is the one we have anyway

Ok, updated and no difference at all that I can see, still bugs lol

Can you check if the update brought HD recording?

No its still 800x480 SD

Rooting the new OTA 4.5.91 Update

I'm curious if anyone who installed the OTA update has successfully rooted their device.
I was on a fully stock unrooted phone when I applied the 4.5.91 OTA update yesterday, wondering if anyone else is in the same scenario and has rooted their device after the new update

Yes, it was fairly simple using the preinstall method in the development thread

Link is in my signature as many people don't know what the "pre-install" method is/was.

I updated using Ken's safe images and used the preinstall method. Worked like a charm. Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204

phobos512 said:
Link is in my signature as many people don't know what the "pre-install" method is/was.
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How do you clear superuser app data? Do you mean within the superuser app itself in settings that says clear logs?

I just rooted my Atrix with the preinstall method also. I updated to GB OTA from stock Froyo 2.2.2.

demandarin said:
How do you clear superuser app data? Do you mean within the superuser app itself in settings that says clear logs?
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Settings >> Applications >> Manage Applications >> scroll to Superuser >> Clear App Data button
Without doing this I was getting tons of FCs from the Superuser app and had to root again. I read about this fix on the EVO 4G forum.
Also, the Superuser apk included in the preinstall image is not current - after you install go to the Market and you'll find there's a new version. Once it installs run SU and it'll say there's an updated su binary available. Click ok, yes, whatever, give the app root permission, and you'll be updated and rooted.

phobos512 said:
Settings >> Applications >> Manage Applications >> scroll to Superuser >> Clear App Data button
Without doing this I was getting tons of FCs from the Superuser app and had to root again. I read about this fix on the EVO 4G forum.
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Thanks, really appreciate it.
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phobos512 said:
Link is in my signature as many people don't know what the "pre-install" method is/was.
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Thanks, you make my life easier with your explain.

Do you lose data/settings if you use the briefmobile method? (e.g. the old gingerbreak method wipes your internal storage)
Also just to be totally clear : does the briefmobile method works fine with 100% stock unrooted no BL-unlock OTA 2.3? (i.e. did not use any sbf, cwm , nothing pure stock with OTA gingerbread). For example I read the preinstall thread and it seems to be guys talking about flashing sbfs. Then there are a million warnings not to flash sbfs if you've gone OTA gingerbread. So confused
There's just so much info floating around and its quite daunting TBH even for someone like me who's custom ROMmed Samsungs and HTCs before.

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Do you lose data/settings if you use the briefmobile method? (e.g. the old gingerbreak method wipes your internal storage)
Also just to be totally clear : does the briefmobile method works fine with 100% stock unrooted no BL-unlock OTA 2.3? (i.e. did not use any sbf, cwm , nothing pure stock with OTA gingerbread). For example I read the preinstall thread and it seems to be guys talking about flashing sbfs. Then there are a million warnings not to flash sbfs if you've gone OTA gingerbread. So confused
There's just so much info floating around and its quite daunting TBH even for someone like me who's custom ROMmed Samsungs and HTCs before.
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No you don't lose any files from the method I've posted about. Also, Gingerbreak didn't have that effect for everyone - I didn't lose anything when I did that on 4183.
And yes, it works on stock Motorola provided Gingerbread. That's what I have.
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phobos512 said:
No you don't lose any files from the method I've posted about. Also, Gingerbreak didn't have that effect for everyone - I didn't lose anything when I did that on 4183.
And yes, it works on stock Motorola provided Gingerbread. That's what I have.
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cheers thanks

phobos512 said:
Link is in my signature as many people don't know what the "pre-install" method is/was.
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I'm trying that method and it keeps saying "command not found"
so I tried this method here
http://www.atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-hacks/3039-root-2-3-4-using-fastboot.html
and it's telling me there is no space when I type "cp /preinstall/su /system/bin/su"
any idea?

hi guys! was the latest update of Atrix 4g is also applicable for International version?please advise...sorry for OT...

viper98 said:
I'm trying that method and it keeps saying "command not found"
so I tried this method here
http://www.atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-hacks/3039-root-2-3-4-using-fastboot.html
and it's telling me there is no space when I type "cp /preinstall/su /system/bin/su"
any idea?
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You can ignore that first command not found and just continue through the rest of the steps. Worked for me.

BigWopHH said:
You can ignore that first command not found and just continue through the rest of the steps. Worked for me.
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well I did that
and it said it was successful
and super user is installed
but it's not giving me super user access. It's not popping up and asking me whenever I try to run a root app

viper98 said:
well I did that
and it said it was successful
and super user is installed
but it's not giving me super user access. It's not popping up and asking me whenever I try to run a root app
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Were you rooted before updating?
I was rooted prior to this update and used the preinstall method to gain root again. Apps were not asking for root permissions.

ive never been rooted before. once i do the fastboot reboot and get loaded back up. I try the adb shell command and i get cant find device. What am i doing wrong?

I just uninstalled and reinstalled Superuser from the Market instead of clearing the app data.

dantes5823 said:
ive never been rooted before. once i do the fastboot reboot and get loaded back up. I try the adb shell command and i get cant find device. What am i doing wrong?
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Did you go into settings - applications - development - and check USB debugging?
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Updating with unlocked bootloader

Hello im on stock 4.2.2 and im rooted with an unlocked bootloader. Will i have to relock it once the new 5.0 klp update comes out to get it or will it still work fine? I know theres still a while until the update but id like to be prepared

Depends, if you want the KLP version from google, you'll need to go back to stock and lock the bootloader.
However, there's a 99.99999999% chance someone here at XDA will have a KLP rom before google officially releases one for our N10s.

Ok thanks but can i keep it rooted or do i need to unroot aswell?
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OK so I heard some rumors about a jellybean update to 4.3 soon. I really don't want to lose all my data by flashing a stock image once it comes out. Is there a way to relock the boot loader without losing data? And if not is there a way to backup all my data and restore it afterwards. I tried using wugs toolkit to do this but the problem is it only backs up the main user and not the secondary ones. Any suggestions would be appreciated thank you.
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I believe unlocking/locking the boot loader will in fact wipe all data. So you'd have to manually handle the backup/restore if you don't want to lose the data.
I'd try something like TB to backup and restore. I usually start from scratch again as I've read restoring app data can cause issue under certain circumstances. YMMV...

cowabunga said:
I believe unlocking/locking the boot loader will in fact wipe all data. So you'd have to manually handle the backup/restore if you don't want to lose the data.
I'd try something like TB to backup and restore. I usually start from scratch again as I've read restoring app data can cause issue under certain circumstances. YMMV...
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OK I guess I'll just do that but doesn't locking the boot loader wipe "sd card" data as well? So would I have to save my tb files to a CPU?
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abdel12345 said:
OK I guess I'll just do that but doesn't locking the boot loader wipe "sd card" data as well? So would I have to save my tb files to a CPU?
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If you are rooted, use nexus boot unlocker from the play store to lock the bootloader without losing data...

the_boo said:
If you are rooted, use nexus boot unlocker from the play store to lock the bootloader without losing data...
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Awesome thanks man. This is like the fifth time you've helped me out to solve my problem exactly. You are awesome. Thanks again I really didn't want to delete all my name data and now I don't have to
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abdel12345 said:
Awesome thanks man. This is like the fifth time you've helped me out to solve my problem exactly. You are awesome. Thanks again I really didn't want to delete all my name data and now I don't have to
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Haha.. No problem.. Although, if you are on a custom ROM, I'm pretty sure you will have to flash a stock rom before you do the OTA... If you are on a custom ROM it will be better to wait for the devs to update it themselves...

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Haha.. No problem.. Although, if you are on a custom ROM, I'm pretty sure you will have to flash a stock rom before you do the OTA... If you are on a custom ROM it will be better to wait for the devs to update it themselves...
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I'm on stock so I won't have to worry about that. Thanks
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What if you have unlocked boot loader, but not root - that will update won't it? Pretty sure thats how I did 4.2.1 to 4.2.2 if I am remembering correct....

bigmatty said:
What if you have unlocked boot loader, but not root - that will update won't it? Pretty sure thats how I did 4.2.1 to 4.2.2 if I am remembering correct....
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I'm not sure so far all I've heard is that you have to lock the bootloader first... And I'd rather not take the risk. Anyway that app mentioned earlier locks and unlocks your boot loader with a click so its great
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hmm, from reading that apps description it gives me the impression a bootloader could be locked again w/out wiping - its just then when you would want to re-unlock that it would re-wipe.
right now Im unlocked but stock everything else. I think I will see what happens just trying the upgrade w/out relocking (again because Im pretty sure that's the same as the .2 I just did.)
if anyone can confirm any of this it would be welcomed

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hmm, from reading that apps description it gives me the impression a bootloader could be locked again w/out wiping - its just then when you would want to re-unlock that it would re-wipe.
right now Im unlocked but stock everything else. I think I will see what happens just trying the upgrade w/out relocking (again because Im pretty sure that's the same as the .2 I just did.)
if anyone can confirm any of this it would be welcomed
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The app says it does the locking and unlocking without wiping anything. I've already relocked mine and ill see if it worked once I turn on my tablet. (Ill check if the unlocked sign is still there)
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OK I treid the app and can confirm it works great
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abdel12345 said:
Hello im on stock 4.2.2 and im rooted with an unlocked bootloader. Will i have to relock it once the new 5.0 klp update comes out to get it or will it still work fine? I know theres still a while until the update but id like to be prepared
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To get any Google OTA you do not need to re-lock the bootloader. You might need to flash the stock recovery prior to install the OTA.
At least this is what I did. Of course, to be safe I installed "Bootunlocker", "Voodo OTA Rootkeeper", and "SuperSU".
SuperSU gives permission to keep your phone root when you flash stock recovery.
After you re-install a custom recovery you need, prior to reboot, to wipe "Dalvik-Cache".
The long wait can start

@gunner1937 OK thanks. But where can I get stock recovery? Also I already have super su installed so do I need to do anything before flashing stock recovery or I just need to have supersu installed and then flash to keep root? Will flashing stock recovery wipe data? And are there any other steps I need to take. Please explain thanks
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abdel12345 said:
@gunner1937 OK thanks. But where can I get stock recovery? Also I already have super su installed so do I need to do anything before flashing stock recovery or I just need to have supersu installed and then flash to keep root? Will flashing stock recovery wipe data? And are there any other steps I need to take. Please explain thanks
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To get stock recovery go to https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images.
Download the factory image for Nexus 10 "mantaray".
Extract the files using, preferably,7-zip.
In the extract files select the file with extension.tar. Unzip with 7-zip.
Open file " mantaray-jdq39". Click on file "image-mantaray-jdq39.zip: this is where you will find all the img files including "recovery.img"

gunner1937 said:
To get stock recovery go to https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images.
Download the factory image for Nexus 10 "mantaray".
Extract the files using, preferably,7-zip.
In the extract files select the file with extension.tar. Unzip with 7-zip.
Open file " mantaray-jdq39". Click on file "image-mantaray-jdq39.zip: this is where you will find all the img files including "recovery.img"
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Ok thanks alot man Ill do this
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[Guide][Easiest Way]How to Root Xperia Z Android 5.1.1 Without PC and Get SuperSu

How to Root Xperia Z Android 5.1.1 and 5.0.2 Without PC and Get SuperSu
Hi Guys.I will show you today the easiest way for Rooting your Xperia Z.I have prepared this video for you.I hope you like it.
Steps
1.Install latest kingroot.apk from attachment(if you have problem with v4.6, try v4.5) and install it into your handy
2.Open the app and click "try to root"
3.Let It Settle (it can be take 2 min or more according to your internet connection)
4.After 3.Step;install Super-SuMe from attachment
5.Open SuperSu me,give the app permission and click to Blue Button.Let It Settle
6.Now Open SuperSu and update his Binaries (via normal)
7.Thats all.It is very easy.Now your handy has root and SuperSu app.
Note:
1)Kinguser app (after 3.Step it creates a app like SuperSu) is enough for rooting but If you want to use SuperSu app on your handy,you should follow the other steps.
2)After Reboot Kinguser app comes back.Don´t give a permission to Kinguserapp
Solution
-Go to root/system/app/Kinguser
-Delete the FOLDER of Kinguser(include kinguser.apk)
-Reboot
Credits
Chainfire|Kingroot| gatesjunior| GokulNC
Latest Cm12.1 Launcher(launcher in this video)
Link:Click Me​

Worked fine for me though the Kingroot app seemed to have some bloatware bundled with it that I had to remove.
Oh, Trebuchet failed to install for me.

d31b0y said:
Worked fine for me though the Kingroot app seemed to have some bloatware bundled with it that I had to remove.
Oh, Trebuchet failed to install for me.
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did u get super su ?

Kingroot failed to root my c6602.I also tried kingo Android root but it also failed.It's my first time in rooting a phone. Plz help
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Ripu. said:
Kingroot failed to root my c6602.I also tried kingo Android root but it also failed.It's my first time in rooting a phone. Plz help
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Is your phone branded or Global? Because kingroot worked for me.

Doesn't work for my c6603
Whenever i start the king root, phone reboots and nothing happens after restart.

Branded or global means? It's just simply Xperia z without any at&t like tags.kingroot started rooting process after that phone restart And it comes with root failed with no strategy available.
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It worked for me.
Let me tell what happened while it worked for me and what I had to do myself.
It removed King apps then I updated Su Binaries and tried to install it on system. After pushing SuperSu to system, it required reboot but after reboot Kinguser was back on my phone and was requesting root permission from SuperSu. I denied and uninstalled it. Successfully, now my phone has root and SuperSu.
P.S. Xperia Z on Lollipop (C6602)

Ali Shayzadag said:
It worked for me.
Let me tell what happened while it worked for me and what I had to do myself.
It removed King apps then I updated Su Binaries and tried to install it on system. After pushing SuperSu to system, it required reboot but after reboot Kinguser was back on my phone and was requesting root permission from SuperSu. I denied and uninstalled it. Successfully, now my phone has root and SuperSu.
P.S. Xperia Z on Lollipop (C6602)
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it is great:good:

iffiscb said:
Doesn't work for my c6603
Whenever i start the king root, phone reboots and nothing happens after restart.
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And you have Internet connection?
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Obviously sir, i have. It said there are already pending requests, you request has also been submitted.

Hey, it worked for my C6603 running 5.0.2. Had a bit of difficulty getting it to work the first time and had to redo from the first step. Thanks!

I'm a totally noob at the rooting and flashing custom romantic and that, I have a Xperia Z c6603 running on 5.0.2 lollipop ?. Can anyone tell me from beginning to end what I need to do??? What about my apps I already have? Poweramp paid version and nova prime, and my contacts, I would really like to be using one of the dark custom roms, dark all way thru the phone no matter what page I'm looking at like contacts texts, apps,widget's and so on, Thanks ahead to anyone who has time to explain easy way in order what I need to do, root, put custom romantic on, which is the best easiest to understand rom how to get rid of bloatware,
Ste
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If you want to use custom rom (modded Sony firmware),need to make a root for it.
Steps
1)root(my methode)
2)installing of recovery
Go to this page and follow instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/z-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2477769
3) find a custom rom from Xperia z development and follow instructions of rom
4)thats it

iffiscb said:
Obviously sir, i have. It said there are already pending requests, you request has also been submitted.
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Sometimes you need to repeat the process few times to get it to work
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Actually i successfully installed days ago, but uninstalled the kinguser and master user, now tried again, no luck this time, nd I've tried multiple times.
Guess i need to remove everything which came from previous installation of kingroot, any trick to clean it? So i can try again?

iffiscb said:
Actually i successfully installed days ago, but uninstalled the kinguser and master user, now tried again, no luck this time, nd I've tried multiple times.
Guess i need to remove everything which came from previous installation of kingroot, any trick to clean it? So i can try again?
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super-sume app removes all depencies of Kinguser.You should flash stock rom (without wipe data cache) via flashtool.after than install kingroot again and follow my instructions

Does Sony flash tool has the option to skip wipe data option?

After rooting with this method, can i install custom recovery? And how?

iffiscb said:
Does Sony flash tool has the option to skip wipe data option?
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Yes install latest Flash tool from here
https://mega.co.nz/#!EtNSlaqa!nSGB9GoTK78oKuit8GyI3cQV4O42-YVDkKBJ4xblepg
And follow this instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129