Since there doesn't apear to be a thread on here I will start one.
Here is my review of the Xperia A
On the stock firmware you can root it using the DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
If you have updated to 10.1.1.D.2.26 then the Easy Rooting toolkit doesn't work yet.
I was able to root 10.1.1.D.2.26 with the info found here on 2ch with the tool posted on comment 508.
work？
zaphod777 said:
Since there doesn't apear to be a thread on here I will start one.
Here is my review of the Xperia A
On the stock firmware you can root it using the DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
If you have updated to 10.1.1.D.2.26 then the Easy Rooting toolkit doesn't work yet.
I was able to root 10.1.1.D.2.26 with the info found here on 2ch with the tool posted on comment 508.
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The 2ch's root tools is work？
I 'am afraid It will unlocked my bootloader....
stevenhy2.0 said:
The 2ch's root tools is work？
I 'am afraid It will unlocked my bootloader....
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This phone does not have an unlockable boot loader, the 2ch tool only installs root. My bootloader is still locked.
xperia a updates
Hi
Actually buid 10.1.1.D.0.179 can be rooted with DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit right?
two questions:
if your are out of japan...how can you get the 4.2.2 update 10.3.1.B.0.224 without OTA? its already out right?
the update 10.1.1.D.2.31 is flying aroud in some threads... how can you use it/flash it? you cant with seus
how you get/flash this update 10.1.1.D.2.26 you guys are talking about?
thanks for your help!
CarlitoZ007 said:
Hi
Actually buid 10.1.1.D.0.179 can be rooted with DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit right?
two questions:
if your are out of japan...how can you get the 4.2.2 update 10.3.1.B.0.224 without OTA? its already out right?
the update 10.1.1.D.2.31 is flying aroud in some threads... how can you use it/flash it? you cant with seus
how you get/flash this update 10.1.1.D.2.26 you guys are talking about?
thanks for your help!
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Xperia A (SO-04E) {FW: 10.1.1.D.0.179}
Xperia A (SO-04E) {FW: 10.1.1.D.2.26}
Both work with Doomlord, once it is rooted you should use rootkeeper otherwise OTA will remove your root.
You can update using OTA using WiFi under settings -> about phone
Otherwise you can use the Sony Bridge Software to update your phone but it will delete root and there is not root for later versions of the software.
The latest version out now is 4.2.2 build 10.31.B.0.224
Thanks zaphod777!
Do you know where else I can get the 4.2.2 tft??????
....I found this japanese website, it looks like you can keep your root in 10.1.1.D.2.31, the google translation isn't very accurate but its enough I guess.
h t t p ://hito-5102.blogspot.com/2013/08/xperia-so-04e-rooted.html
I hope it helps
CarlitoZ007 said:
Thanks zaphod777!
Do you know where else I can get the 4.2.2 tft??????
....I find this japanese website, it looks like you can keep your root in 10.1.1.D.2.31, the google translation isn't very accurate but its enough I guess.
h t t p ://hito-5102.blogspot.com/2013/08/xperia-so-04e-rooted.html
I hope it helps
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you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know
10.1.1.D.2.31 Rooted
zaphod777 said:
you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know
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Just did it, my internet connection isn't too fast so I'll upload the files this weekend nkk!
10.1.1.D.2.31 Rooted
I'll try to keep it easy for all of you guys (two or three so-04e owners)
1. Have running the 10.1.1.D.2.26 firmware
2. Root it (thanks to DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit 17)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWdDlpOFU1NHRhamM/edit?usp=sharing
3. Install recovery
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWVDlhYUdVNnFBcVE/edit?usp=sharing
4. Flash the 10.1.1.D.2.31 prerooted zip via recovey
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWOHpjN1l3SS1pVzQ/edit?usp=sharing
5. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your phone now its rooted but you must install xrecovery again if you want to create backups or flash anything
Hope helps
CarlitoZ007 said:
I'll try to keep it easy for all of you guys (two or three so-04e owners)
1. Have running the 10.1.1.D.2.26 firmware
2. Root it (thanks to DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit 17)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWdDlpOFU1NHRhamM/edit?usp=sharing
3. Install recovery
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWVDlhYUdVNnFBcVE/edit?usp=sharing
4. Flash the 10.1.1.D.2.31 prerooted zip via recovey
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWOHpjN1l3SS1pVzQ/edit?usp=sharing
5. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your phone now its rooted but you must install xrecovery again if you want to create backups or flash anything
Hope helps
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#3 looks to be set to private.
zaphod777 said:
#3 looks to be set to private.
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Fix it, sorry
10.3.1.B.0.224
It works?
what about this?
:victory:
10.1.1.d.2.26 ftf ?
Hi all, i´ve already updated to 10.1.1.D.2.31. Is there a way to flash back the 10.1.1.D.2.26 version to start the rooting proceeding and if yes where can i find the ftf?
Also i see in the last post that Carlito has a rooted 10.3.1.B.0.224, do you have a pre rooted version that we can use instead of the 2.31?
Thank you!!
Been busy these days I'll post the 4.2.2 root method in the next hours
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ A SO-04E xda app-developers app
My xperia A 10.3.1.B.0.224 doesn't have stamina mode , it's the problem on my phone only or all other xperia a dont have stamina too ?
my xperia A has been rooted, how can i update it?? (first time using android, sorry for silly question )
RurounixKen said:
my xperia A has been rooted, how can i update it?? (first time using android, sorry for silly question )
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If you install root keeper you should be OK with OTA update. Updating the phone with the PC software will remove root.
CarlitoZ007 said:
Been busy these days I'll post the 4.2.2 root method in the next hours
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ A SO-04E xda app-developers app
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Any update on this? I am on 4.2.2 but don't have root.
zaphod777 said:
If you install root keeper you should be OK with OTA update. Updating the phone with the PC software will remove root.
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Can you give me the customization number of your xperia A??
zaphod777 said:
you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know
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I'm in outside Japan, PC Companion and SUS always say there are no firmware. How can I get 4.2.2 firmware?
Related
Guys how can I easily root 4.2. On z1? A thanks
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
This isn't a question forum. You didn't even try reading the stickies. Help yourself or no one will help you.
Root, Backup TA, Unlock bootloader and more! The ultimate Xperia Z1 guide
yes but my phone is locked on t-mobile, and I cant root it, tried with zroot ,360, and the third one chineese...
xasbo said:
This isn't a question forum. You didn't even try reading the stickies. Help yourself or no one will help you.
Root, Backup TA, Unlock bootloader and more! The ultimate Xperia Z1 guide
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piponxs said:
yes but my phone is locked on t-mobile, and I cant root it, tried with zroot ,360, and the third one chineese...
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Follow the link he posted.... did you try even?
Yap and failed + tried oneclick root, still nothing
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
unlock the phone from T-Mobile first using the following method
http://sim-unlock.net/simlock/Sony/Xperia_Z1/
then try again
The 14.1.G.2.257 Firmware is still not "directly" rootable with a tool.
You just have the possibility to downgrade on .534/.518 and use the already posted root instructions.
Either on an OTA Update to 14.1.G.2.257 you will keep rootaccess. To the newest firmware (.290) the OTA Update will not preserve full rootaccess -> only with ULBL you can root the latest one.
But be warned! MAKE AN TA-BACKUP before unlocking the bootloader.
Regards,
meet
EDIT: @Morlock O
The SIMlock does not point any issues on flashing ftf files or rooting the phone....
If today Sony roll-out update 4.3, i make FAQ's for you
Q: I have already Unlocked Bootloader, does i can get 4.3 update?
A: Yes, you can get it but you can't install it via OTA or PCC (See this)
Q:What happen when I root my devices, but i dont have unlocked bootloader.Can i get update too?
A: Yes you can update it
Q:How to update while my device has not to get it?
A: Just wait FTF and flash it.
Q: If i get update, how to i can backup my contact, sms and games?
A: You can backup it use Sony Backup and Restore app [Restore 4.3 Method*] ( Or Use App Backup & Restore) in your phone/or used PC Companion to backup
Q: I have rooted my devices, what happen after I update?
A: Your devices will lost root, so you must root again.See second thread
More question you can add in comment section below.
*Only for update 4.3, Install manual apk if you want to restore backup from 4.1.2
For Unlocked Bootloader Only
Use this method when you dont want wait FTF upload.
Sont Update Services
Thanks @xl VipeR lx
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129)
PC Companion Method
Thanks @Apollo89
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2334653)
ROOT METHOD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646193
DEODEX FIRMWARE 12.1.A.0.266
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50314210
Fix Volume Panel bugs on custom Rom thanks @jancsessz
Must root first then remove apk
system/vendor/overlay/android-res.apk
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OR
Recomended : Deodex Stock Rom
Levered said:
Q: If i get update, how to i can backup my contact, sms and games?
A: You can backup it using Backup and Restore app in your phone/or used PC Companion to backup
Backup and Restore app in your phone will not work with the backups you have made on 4.1.2 once you get 4.3 . I had the leak 4.3 installed and it said those backups are not compatible. The PC Companion backup worked fine.
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marsx1984 said:
Levered said:
Q: If i get update, how to i can backup my contact, sms and games?
A: You can backup it using Backup and Restore app in your phone/or used PC Companion to backup
Backup and Restore app in your phone will not work with the backups you have made on 4.1.2 once you get 4.3 . I had the leak 4.3 installed and it said those backups are not compatible. The PC Companion backup worked fine.
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yup because it other version...it possible to restore
btw you can use titanium backup
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i dnt think sony is going to release the update soon....!!
anyway... if i get update notification today... i'll die by heart attack...!! and this is not gonna happen....!!
alone_in_dark said:
i dnt think sony is going to release the update soon....!!
anyway... if i get update notification today... i'll die by heart attack...!! and this is not gonna happen....!!
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hahaha.....:laugh::laugh:
Levered said:
If today Sony roll-out update 4.3, i make FAQ's for you
Q: I have already Unlocked Bootloader, does i can get 4.3 update?
A: Yes, you can get it but you can't install it via OTA or PCC (See this)
Q:What happen when I root my devices, but i dont have unlocked bootloader.Can i get update too?
A: Same answer as above (See this)
Q:How to update while my device has not to get it?
A: Just wait FTF and flash it.
Q: If i get update, how to i can backup my contact, sms and games?
A: You can backup it use Sony Backup and Restore app ( Or Use App Backup & Restore) in your phone/or used PC Companion to backup
Q: I have rooted my devices, what happen after I update?
A: Your devices will lost root, so you must root again.
More question you can add in comment section below.
Btw i will post when update is roll-out..
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But i am pretty sure ota and pcc work with root on locked bootloader. I updated from .257 rooted to .254 without any problems
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Sadman Khan said:
But i am pretty sure ota and pcc work with root on locked bootloader. I updated from .257 rooted to .254 without any problems
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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thanks for report
Levered said:
thanks for report
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In your OP, the last query..you said that you'll lose root once you update your phone...it usually depends on the way how you updated your phone, i mean thru OTA or PCC? If thru PCC you will definitely lose root, in OTA there is a way to keep root though. Tried it on my SP and works flawlessly:good:
I will give tutorial root, deodex and others soon as possible
Levered said:
I will give tutorial root, deodex and others soon as possible
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Bro,plz post rooting tutorial ASAP... we can deodex later...!! need to restore messages and games save files...!!
Are you referring to XSP's latest 4.3 :victory:update..?
alone_in_dark said:
Bro,plz post rooting tutorial ASAP... we can deodex later...!! need to restore messages and games save files...!!
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now...i want to fix some error...adb shell not detect our devices...
Levered said:
now...i want to fix some error...adb shell not detect our devices...
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ow...!! I thought u was able to root it yesterday when you posted that.... Best of luck bro....!!
alone_in_dark said:
ow...!! I thought u was able to root it yesterday when you posted that.... Best of luck bro....!!
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thus, you have try used doomlord method?
Levered said:
thus, you have try used doomlord method?
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Yes...!! tried rootkit 18... nothing happened,just shows "deamon started"
I flashed 4.1.2 fw's 254 kernel,device started crashing after sony logo...!! This way,we rooted a 2011 xperia,thoug it was also in bootloop..
Bt in the case of SP,nothing is detected...!! So,turned off it using "power off" button and again on fresh 4.3....!
alone_in_dark said:
Yes...!! tried rootkit 18... nothing happened,just shows "deamon started"
I flashed 4.1.2 fw's 254 kernel,device started crashing after sony logo...!! This way,we rooted a 2011 xperia,thoug it was also in bootloop..
Bt in the case of SP,nothing is detected...!! So,turned off it using "power off" button and again on fresh 4.3....!
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now i this problem has fixed...wait..i will upload rootkit and deodex tool:fingers-crossed:
Levered said:
now i this problem has fixed...wait..i will upload rootkit and deodex tool:fingers-crossed:
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Thank you..........So much.......!!
alone_in_dark said:
Thank you..........So much.......!!
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can you test it...
https://www.mediafire.com/?yaow278moj238bn
alone_in_dark said:
Yes...!! tried rootkit 18... nothing happened,just shows "deamon started"
I flashed 4.1.2 fw's 254 kernel,device started crashing after sony logo...!! This way,we rooted a 2011 xperia,thoug it was also in bootloop..
Bt in the case of SP,nothing is detected...!! So,turned off it using "power off" button and again on fresh 4.3....!
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You kept crashing on sony logo coz doom's method to root will not work on .266 anymore because the system in .266 is android 4.3 and the kernel on .254 was of android 4.1.2 hence that kernel dint managed to boot up the system of .266 and kept crashing on sony logo.
hi there is a new root toolkit i found on android police that called towelroo.
its made for galaxy line but the dev said it suppose to work on all phones and it is working on xperia z ( C6603) on 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230)
here is the link to the xda thread
and for the site
Help!!!
Hi,
I tried on my Xperia Z2 Locked bootloader
Not Working....
Any idea how to make it work ???? If I Uninstall it phone reboots...
Please help.
Thankyou
Rooting Xperia Z 4.4.2 official rom with Locked Bootloader
dominic21 said:
hi there is a new root toolkit i found on android police that called towelroo.
its made for galaxy line but the dev said it suppose to work on all phones and it is working on xperia z ( C6603) on 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230)
here is the link to the xda thread
and for the site
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Yes, it can root My Xperia Z 4.4.2 LB. super Su has been down loaded manually from playstore manually. The device gain root access, but super su cannot update binary. My only wish for rooting is to change system font and to backup TA partition, so after doing these, i unroot the device. Thats all OK.
netharshal13 said:
Hi,
I tried on my Xperia Z2 Locked bootloader
Not Working....
Any idea how to make it work ???? If I Uninstall it phone reboots...
Please help.
Thankyou
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For Xperia Z2,visit here
Ben Ling said:
For Xperia Z2,visit here
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Thanks :silly:
drnaylwin said:
Yes, it can root My Xperia Z 4.4.2 LB. super Su has been down loaded manually from playstore manually. The device gain root access, but super su cannot update binary. My only wish for rooting is to change system font and to backup TA partition, so after doing these, i unroot the device. Thats all OK.
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download supersu from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu and update binaries
Requirements:
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP521) with root and recovery.
Instructions:
Download: SGP521_23.0.1.A.3.12_VMo_HK-SA-AE-KW_flashable.zip ( 1.1 GB ), mirrior: Mega
Copy SGP521_23.0.1.A.3.12_VMo_HK-SA-AE-KW_flashable.zip on SDCARD.
Go to recovery.
Install SGP521_23.0.1.A.3.12_VMo_HK-SA-AE-KW_flashable.zip.
Wipe Cache/Dalvik.
Reboot the system.
If you wish, you can do DEODEX
Thank you
settings F/C
Everything works fine til i try to set vpn, then my settings stop, same as .167
blaze82 said:
Everything works fine til i try to set vpn, then my settings stop, same as .167
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Works fine for me
settings F/C issue resolved
flashed .438 ftf from bell, gained root/recovery then flashed your prerooted zip.
everything is as it should be, thank you for these updates
Hi,
Did try to flash this...
Nothing to do : only a black screen on reboot.
Probably because I use the DoomLord Kernel and not DualRecovery...
Soft reboot and then FlashTool... here I come !
Regards.
Sorry for the noob question but if I do this will I get root access on my Z2 tablet without needing it to be rooted first ?
Buggedout said:
Sorry for the noob question but if I do this will I get root access on my Z2 tablet without needing it to be rooted first ?
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Bird40 said:
Requirements:
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP521) with root and recovery.
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You first need to get root and recovery on .314 or .401 version firmware, for example, by this, and then follow the instructions in the OP.
Bird40 said:
You first need to get root and recovery on .314 or .401 version firmware, for example, by this, and then follow the instructions in the OP.
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That guide worked perfectly for me before, but it doesnt work for 4.4.4 build 23.01.A.3.9 so I am unable to get root access to do anything.
Guess ill have to wait 7 million years for the official 5.0 release to hit my tablet and hope it addresses the inabilty to write or install to SD
Buggedout said:
That guide worked perfectly for me before, but it doesnt work for 4.4.4 build 23.01.A.3.9 so I am unable to get root access to do anything.
Guess ill have to wait 7 million years for the official 5.0 release to hit my tablet and hope it addresses the inabilty to write or install to SD
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No need to wait, downgrade to . 314 with flashtool. Then gain root.... Come back here to update
Link to .314 and flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...-xperia-z2-tablet-lte-wifi-t2847384?nocache=1
If you don't know flashtool, Google and youtube are your best friend's in learning how to use it.
Done ! Downgraded, rooted, then flashed a Zip file for the UK pre-rooted version that another kind member compiled for me.
Its working perfectly with all LTE functionality and full root access.
Finally got there !
Thanks
Is this the latest update?
SunamY said:
Is this the latest update?
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Yes
Seems like it.
Buggedout said:
Done ! Downgraded, rooted, then flashed a Zip file for the UK pre-rooted version that another kind member compiled for me.
Its working perfectly with all LTE functionality and full root access.
Finally got there !
Thanks
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Hi there,
Can you please supply a link for the 312 pre-rooted UK version.
:fingers-crossed:
I have a question. Will the tablet remain its warranty or will it replace also bootloader? And can I use it for 511?
Stirius said:
I have a question. Will the tablet remain its warranty or will it replace also bootloader? And can I use it for 511?
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The ROM won't unlock your bootloader
you can not use it for your 511 (you need a ROM for 511 or 512)
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
Hey Everyone
i have Sony Z2 D6502 Bulid num end 167
i need a root for it
i tried many ones by nothing worked
and i didn't find anything alike on the fourms
pls help :\ i need the root access ASP!
AbdwGTK said:
and i didn't find anything alike on the fourms
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That's either
1. A lie
2. You didn't search
3. Your searching another forum
To root your phone (as said many many times in the z2 section)
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2 to root
2. Unlock your bootloader
o0 Matt 0o said:
That's either
1. A lie
2. You didn't search
3. Your searching another forum
To root your phone (as said many many times in the z2 section)
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2 to root
2. Unlock your bootloader
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Unlock the bootloader is not needed for root, thats also a lie then, i have root on locked bl with 4.4.4 ^^
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
AbdwGTK said:
Hey Everyone
i have Sony Z2 D6502 Bulid num end 167
i need a root for it
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There is no root for it!
AbdwGTK said:
pls help :\
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To have root on 4.4.4 follow these steps:
Downgrade to 4.4.2 and root your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Create a rooted update package:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
o0 Matt 0o said:
That's either
1. A lie
2. You didn't search
3. Your searching another forum
To root your phone (as said many many times in the z2 section)
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2 to root
2. Unlock your bootloader
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a LIE ????
why would i lie for -_-
i searched the fourms and there is NO Z2 4.4.4 ROOT -___-
o0 Matt 0o said:
That's either
1. A lie
2. You didn't search
3. Your searching another forum
To root your phone (as said many many times in the z2 section)
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2 to root
2. Unlock your bootloader
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Pandemic said:
Unlock the bootloader is not needed for root, thats also a lie then, i have root on locked bl with 4.4.4 ^^
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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They're options. I may not have made that clear.
If you have 4.4.4 and want root you have two options. You either downgrade or unlock bootloader.
My point is there are a lot of threads with people saying how do I root 4.4.4 and everytime the response is the same.
Choose one of the options below:
o0 Matt 0o said:
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2 to root
2. Unlock your bootloader
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core_x said:
There is no root for it!
To have root on 4.4.4 follow these steps:
Downgrade to 4.4.2 and root your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Create a rooted update package:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
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Pandemic said:
Unlock the bootloader is not needed for root, thats also a lie then, i have root on locked bl with 4.4.4 ^^
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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so the only way is to downgrade
do you advice me to do so ? :\ ??
AbdwGTK said:
so the only way is to downgrade
do you advice me to do so ? :\ ??
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If you want to keep the DRM Keys then yes because when you unlock your bootloader then you will lose those keys
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
AbdwGTK said:
so the only way is to downgrade
do you advice me to do so ? :\ ??
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YES
so because today is the realized
Installing 4.4.2 do root
and installing
stock-4-4-4-23-0-1-0-167-bug-free
Maybe is my headache but to root we can simply Flash Recovery in fastboot and then SuperSU in recovery? Or why not? Thanks
Just a notice to some folks,
1) take a look at the "root" threads, and yes, there are several pertaining to trying to get root on 4.4.4.
2) Don't call people "liars", please. We know it's sometimes difficult for new users to find the appropriate information.
3) Be a little more precise in your answers. Not everybody is a technical genius
Now, for some folks who are new to the Z2 forums, and this includes Z2 tablets as well.
There is no "Easy" root for 4.4.4. This is well known to most folks. So basically it leaves 2 options.
1) Downgrade your OS to 4.4.2, then you can use the Towelroot based root application, and a few other things. Then you can flash a pre-rooted 4.4.4 ROM and still retain root and DRM keys.
2) Downgrade to 4.4.2 and Back-up your DRM keys using the available app, with root. Upgrade to 4.4.4 and unlock your bootloader, and install a modified Boot.img, flashboot boot a recovery.img, and let it install SU and binary (or use ADB). This way, if you honestly need your DRM keys, you can re-install DRM (and go back to 4.4.2), then migrate to 4.4.4
Honestly, other than some proprietary Sony music, and the loss of Playstation controller, I really can't see a need for the DRM keys anyhow.
Those are pretty much the 2 options. And Lollipop 5.0.x will offer no other options as well.
Bottom line, be nice folks....
MD
Moscow Desire said:
Honestly, other than some proprietary Sony music, and the loss of Playstation controller, I really can't see a need for the DRM keys anyhow.
MD
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Actually you will loose some camera functionality such as Sony Bionz image processing that helps to reduce the low light camera noise. I know there's a thread that restore this but I doubt that works 100%. Camera is the only thing stopping me from unlocking the bootloader to root, luckily we have an exploit which works on older kernels ?
zxz0O0 just released "in dev version for Z3/Z3C/Z3CT. I hope that this should work on Z2 on 4.4.4.
Have any of you tried? damn I am on CM otherwise woulda given a shot and see.