//////// Guide may be messy, will try to tidy them up from time to time. Kindly leave a comment if you see any errors. Credits of the development tools to its rightful owner(s). I'm not a dev, just someone who likes to flash (pun intended) and customise my devices. /////////
Update 1 : May or may not work with C6902. Chances are it won't as the files are for C6903 but it might work if you use the C6902 firmwares
Update 2 27/12 : Temporarily removed for revamp of the guide
Thanks for sharing complete guide
Tapatalked with my Yuga
Instruction for locked bl is too long. Better to flash prerooted rom...
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You don't say when to flash the patch zip for lb also will this give full root access on lb? Thanks
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Can you make it clear? It's for 6902? 6903? or else?
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Can you make it clear? It's for 6902? 6903? or else?
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Hi there Brian, thank you for reminding me on this. It is for C6903. Will update this in OP.
Cheers buddy!
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You don't say when to flash the patch zip for lb also will this give full root access on lb? Thanks
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Hi Carbon, I cannot confirm if it give full root access on locked bootloader, however I am now on locked BL (relocked using Flashtool). And it's working as per, well, usual.
As mentioned in OP, I am not a dev nor am I fully aware on how partial root access will be like. At the moment, if you're referring to something like - locked BL not able to install Dual Recovery, it probably is as I'm not able to install any recovery at the moment. Troubleshooting with NUT and with unlocked BL (will update tomorrow on this, it's bed time.)
Edit : Chances are it's partial. Will look into this matter tomorrow. More updates to come tomorrow.
I wanted to know for those with locked bl do they have to unlock then relock boot loader?
Mods please close this thread, as we already have the following thread created and started by [NUT]:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
sm.vassallo said:
Mods please close this thread, as we already have the following thread created and started by [NUT]:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
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This giude explains step by step how to root .290 FW with locked and unlocked Bootloaders and explains how to unlock BL.
It's a pretty good guide!
Sorry it is just a repost of someone else's work.
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Soo many of these guides out...this forum is getting out of hand now..
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Sorry it is just a repost of someone else's work.
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Apologies but can I know which part is a repost? I mean, I went through these steps personally without following any guides out there. I simply made my own guide as to post in my local forum however, thought it would be great to at least share the method for .290 root, is it wrong to share some info on how to keep/retain root? Also, I am not very sure if I see any guides that gives such information here on xda yet. Krab's rooting guide is for the older firmwares.
I simply used what resources available and give it back to the community. I'm sorry if this upsets you. I'll remove op if you insist that this is a repost.
Hope to hear from you soon.
the files you will need: MUST PATCH FILE.zip
but in the tutorial, you do not explain when to use the patch
I am on 4.3 and I didn't backup my TA so this thread do not help much. Nothing what I already know.
C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf from installing flashtool stays in a loop and it's not sony's image and restarts again and again.
In the links you put the file is a zip C6903_14.2.A.0.290.patch but *. With flashtool can not flash.
Greetings.
Why are you attacking this guy?!
Oh no, he opened a thread - unlike many other guy who open threads just to say we have new update in update center - this one is really good and smart one.
Of course something will be repeated but this is a guide and NUT has ROM, that's the difference.
I must agree with some comments - XDA for Z1 isn't good, all the time we see bad comments and very little development.
In Xperia S section we had so much fun why can't we have that here?
Atmosphere just isn't right....
For a days I'm trying to force my self to do some theme MODs but if I'll get this kind of "tnx" than I'll keep it for myself.
We have great guys here, awesome MODers and DEVs let's show them a bit of respect and if something they made isn't for you - just skip it, don't spit it.
Moderators are here to say what's junk and what's O.K, I agree with @gregbradley - way toooooo much of "how to" that aren't finished but this guys are trying their best to help you.
So...tnx to @8geek and if someone knows better and can give us full root on 290 - awesome, let us see that...
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Does x-reality & music info work on unlocked bootloader?
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Jiyeon90 said:
Does x-reality & music info work on unlocked bootloader?
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hell no
zyclops1 said:
hell no
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Even with restored from backup DRM keys?
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I was planning to unlock my bootloader today. When I tried to open the Sony ericsson page, its showing the page is under maintenance. Are you guys getting the same response from the sever? Or did Sony completely stop the bootloader unlocking?
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Same question here. I tried it since yesterday and that feature is under maintenance till now. I am planning to unlock R800i. Did Sony Ericsson stop the bootloader unlocking and if so, any alternative to unlock bootloader may I know? Thanks in advance.
Well, we will see. Hopefully its just a real maintenance, but maybe they are fixing the hole which the guys used to unlock cdma phones.
Let's hope it comes back to life soon!
Regards
I guess they're fixing CDMA keys hole. Looks like Verizon isn't happy about it.
But I don't understand why it takes so long to modify some small piece of code to disable MEID calculator.
Maybe you DDOSed them too much ?
Regards
Thanks guys.
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Bin4ry said:
Maybe you DDOSed them too much ?
Regards
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Lol..
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Bin4ry said:
Maybe you DDOSed them too much ?
Regards
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Heh, technically, I wasn't there when it crash happened, so I gave server the opportunity to recovery from requests and free up resources
Unlock bootloader is back, wish me luck all
jasmine106 said:
Unlock bootloader is back, wish me luck all
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how did it go?
Very smoothly. Now on stock with doomlord's kernel.
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3G & WiFi missing
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how did it go?
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succeeded, but with a little problem. Could any1 pls help me?
i followed Bin4ry's guide [How-to] Root your Play.
On the first try of flashing system with play_modded, i got some error message like android.process.acore & android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly, so I soft reset it to factory setting and flash system again and succeeded, with no error message.
But the problem is after the root process, my phone can't detect 3G network. The service provider I am using has two options, 2G and 3G, and phone can only detect 2G network.
Another problem is that although I can find WiFi networks and connect, WiFi connection is not working anymore (no data send/receive through WiFi).
If any of you know how to fix that 3G network & WiFi missing issues, kindly let me know. Thanks in advance.
One more, my rooted play is now on 3.0.A.2.184 build and when I connect it to computer, PC Companion said found new software update and ask me whether want to update or not. Rooting process will be overwritten and I will need to root it again if I update software (base 3.1.A....something I think) I would like to know.
Thank you again.
Regards,
edit : sorry if this post should be under Q & A section, please let me know and I'll open a new thread
Im assuming you have a r800i? If so, my simple recommendation would be to flash 4. Firmware. Then enter fastboot and flash dooms kernel which will automatically root it for you. Hope this helps.
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Im assuming you have a r800i? If so, my simple recommendation would be to flash 4. Firmware. Then enter fastboot and flash dooms kernel which will automatically root it for you. Hope this helps.
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ႊThank you. Could you please elaborate more as I am new to android, or please let me know the location (in this forum?) where I could get detail instructions, like, where to/how to get flash4.firmware, flash dooms kernel?
Thank you again.
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I've updated to 4.0.A...(i followed the instructions found here, used X10Flash Tool and Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf to get bootloader locked, and use PC Companion to update s/w.
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ႊThank you. Could you please elaborate more as I am new to android, or please let me know the location (in this forum?) where I could get detail instructions, like, where to/how to get flash4.firmware, flash dooms kernel?
Thank you again.
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I've updated to 4.0.A...(i followed the instructions found here, used X10Flash Tool and Xperia_Relock_bootloader.ftf to get bootloader locked, and use PC Companion to update s/w.
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For starters unlock ur bootloader again, as you need it to flash the kernel (which in my opinion is worth keeping), then go over to the developers sub forum, download the UK generic 4.0.whatever the rest of the code is firmware, flash it with flashtool, the go to doomlords thread and download his kernel. All instructions you need are in the relevant threads, easy to follow. I would link them, but I'm away from my computer at the moment. And I cant link from my phone. Sorry. Hope all goes well!
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For starters unlock ur bootloader again, as you need it to flash the kernel (which in my opinion is worth keeping), then go over to the developers sub forum, download the UK generic 4.0.whatever the rest of the code is firmware, flash it with flashtool, the go to doomlords thread and download his kernel. All instructions you need are in the relevant threads, easy to follow. I would link them, but I'm away from my computer at the moment. And I cant link from my phone. Sorry. Hope all goes well!
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Thank you so much. It took me like 1 hr to figure all that out, but it worth
Now on 2.3.3, 4.0...368 built and 2.6.32.9-perf doomlord's Kernel.
And thanks a lot to the development team and everybody who's enlightened me on how to play with android.
It's time for [*ROOT required] application from droid market.
It's working great, really fast.
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Hi Guys,
I am not able to find any forums for Xperia Ray, is there any way to ROOT this device??
xperiax10.awesome said:
Hi Guys,
I am not able to find any forums for Xperia Ray, is there any way to ROOT this device??
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guys please comment on this, I want to root this device..
xperiax10.awesome said:
guys please comment on this, I want to root this device..
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You're in the wrong forum. Unfortunate that XDA STILL hasn't given the Ray it's own form yet.. It deserves one.
Here's where the ray development stuff are (Except CM7):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1242
Rooting 2.3.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253112
2.3.4 Generic ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271512
nice share
thanks wwwong...but the thread which u are referring requires UNLOCK BOOTLOADER!!
I dont want to unlock the bootloader...
sent via awesome aRc (rooted 2.3.4)
Then it's not possible...
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xperiax10.awesome said:
thanks wwwong...but the thread which u are referring requires UNLOCK BOOTLOADER!!
I dont want to unlock the bootloader...
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That is more tricky and actually requires a but of extra skill you'll have to peel back stuff to get at the testpoint at the back of the phone etc etc... I personally didn't do it because I already had mine unlocked. You are welcome to try it.
Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Let me know how you get on with it
PS: For those of us that have already unlocked our bootloaders, there's no point in performing this
wooohhhh, its again so complicated...will wait for some other quick method. Like we have something for our Xperia Arc
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I dont want to unlock the bootloader...
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Do it and don't look back! I was never going to then did so just before 283 was released because I didn't want to go through the rigmarole of having to downgrade to upgrade just to root, and so glad I did because I might have ended up with the 0% battery issue, PLUS it makes things like rooting so much simpler, even simpler than an app imo.
What put me off was something screwing up with the boot loader, it's a natural fear, but with Alejandrissimo and Jinx13 on call (more or less A+J? ), a fix is only an internet (and required software) connection away.
Ray can't be gingerbreaked, as there is no 2.3.2 available for it.nso there shouldn't be security issues that can be used for rooting a s-on device.
Just go ahead and unlock it.
As stated above you won't look back.
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Guys,
I want to ask same question again.............
Any way to ROOT Xperia RAY with locked bootloader
What about the ZergRush exploit? Doesn't that work for the ray?
The Xperia 2011 Easy Rooting Toolkit works and the Ray is in the compability list.
like what harfot said I'm pretty sure the zergrush method works for the whole 2011 xperia phones its easy to use aswell
Hello everybody,
As i don't have enough messages to answer on the development thread, i post a few information here.
On my Z bought on a xperia store (lock bootloader but unlockable, french version (I think it is a worldwide one...) ) i runned the exploit, and it do work!
But as some comment said, the NFC stopped to work (only bug so far...).
The error is simple: you can't 'check' the box in configuration.
The logcat is simple and say only a few information:
I/NfcService( 1102): Enabling NFC
E/NFCJNI ( 1102): phLibNfc_Mgt_ConfigureDriver() returned 0x0106[NFCSTATUS_INVALID_DEVICE]
W/NfcService( 1102): Error enabling NFC
I don't know if i can help. But here are the few informations i have =)
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
goroh_kun said:
Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
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Thanks for creating this root method.
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Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
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Hey goroh_kun, I messed around with some other scripts and lost root, and can't re-root using your method. Can you give me any pointers on what I can do?
robogo1982 said:
Hey goroh_kun, I messed around with some other scripts and lost root, and can't re-root using your method. Can you give me any pointers on what I can do?
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Do you still have supersu??if no download it from playsrore.
You can always flash stock firmware and re-root again.
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Hello, You can fix this problem by removing a directory named /data/usf.
Thanks !
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please check p.m.!
gm007 said:
Do you still have supersu??if no download it from playsrore.
You can always flash stock firmware and re-root again.
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SuperUser is there, just no apps have root access. None.
In process of flashing back to stock and going all over again.
EDIT: restored with SUS and rooted again with this method. All seems good so far.
Thanks for the tip, it works like before now.
And root is correctly working
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Worked like a charm, and thanks for the tip to fix NFC! This is very valuable to me, my bootloader isn't unlockable (I'm hoping a carrier unlock will help there, but Vodafone Ireland claim they don't have the NUCs yet).
AW: About goroh_kun & huhka_com exploit on C6603 / 10.1.A.1.350
No, wont help. An unlock blocked bootloader is locked for good. No way around it and I judge from your post, you dont read other threads so you have no idea whats going on: Sony - as other manufacturers did and do - didnt compromise Qcoms security installments in place by poorly engineering the phone. Bootloader security barrier most likely wont ever be broken through.
How exactly do you remove a directory like that?
Use root explorer.. Worked like a charm
I didn't remove it I just renamed it to usf1 it worked! But there are a lot of files in that folder. Is it not important?
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No, wont help. An unlock blocked bootloader is locked for good. No way around it and I judge from your post, you dont read other threads so you have no idea whats going on: Sony - as other manufacturers did and do - didnt compromise Qcoms security installments in place by poorly engineering the phone. Bootloader security barrier most likely wont ever be broken through.
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I take it your talking about official bootloader unlocking? Coz obviously a dev might work out how to unlock a bootloader using other ways which would mean a blocked bootloader can be unlocked.
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Hi everyone
I'm new at this root things so I would like to make a couple of questions if you don't mind...
I have a SIM Free UK Xperia Z, so I think my bootloader is unlockable. The thing is I don't want to do it (at least for now) because I will loose DRM keys, BE2, and my warranty...
1- Can I root using this method without unlocking the booloader?
2- If I root my phone with this method I mantain my DRM keys, BE2 and can restore it like when it came from factory?
Thanks in advance
1. Yes
2.Yes
nazrin313 said:
1. Yes
2.Yes
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Thanks
One last question.
If Sony releases an update...Can I update it? I will loose root right?
AW: About goroh_kun & huhka_com exploit on C6603 / 10.1.A.1.350
jayman1986 said:
Coz obviously a dev might work out how to unlock a bootloader using other ways which would mean a blocked bootloader can be unlocked.
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I covered this in my initial post: recognized elite Android god Entropy512 himself, stated repeadetly, that bootloader security on Qualcomm devices is very strong. If it gets broken (this is what you ask/hope for) then it's usually because the manufacturer ****ed up Qcomms security. Sony, so it seems, does not have done that so an "unofficial" unlock or "bootloader crack" is very unlikely on the current devices, such as the Xperia T and Xperia Z.
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If Sony releases an update...Can I update it? I will loose root right?
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Most likely, yes. Or better: usually, yes, exemptions exempt. You will be able to update and keep root using the help and procedures which will be published in this forum.
hi all, i having the problem with nfc after root, and unable to find the data/usf.
my data folder is empty......
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Sorry ubanle to post link
Make sure your file explorer is configured to access system directories (such as /data) in root mode. You may need to change a setting to enable root access.
/data is definitely not empty, it's filled with plenty of other stuff.
Here are two videos I recorded today. The first one is pretty straight forward following the Vroot method. The second one gives answers to the most commonly bootloader/rooting/flashtool answers that I have been asked a million times in the past.
Thank you for your efforts making these, I am sure they will help.
In order to make it easier for people to find this information can you please post these in the guide threads that already exist in the dev section
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Thank you for your efforts making these, I am sure they will help.
In order to make it easier for people to find this information can you please post these in the guide threads that already exist in the dev section
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Of course I will post them there as well I try not to be a pain in the ass and not post the same information too many times
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Of course I will post them there as well I try not to be a pain in the ass and not post the same information too many times
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Hi, Thank you for your great explanation!
Will I lose root if I flash FTF 14.1.G.1.524 firmware?
I'm currently rooted on firmware: 14.1.G.1.518
JayantSparda said:
Hi, Thank you for your great explanation!
Will I lose root if I flash FTF 14.1.G.1.524 firmware?
I'm currently rooted on firmware: 14.1.G.1.518
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Yes, every time you flash a new firmware you will loose root (unless you find a prerooted ftf) . The newest firmware is 14.1.G.1.534 so just flash that one instead. Then go through the procedure again to regain root.
Here is a video guide on how to get full root on bootloader locked Android 4.4.2 Sony Xperia Z1.
This will now work on model versions C6902/C6903/C6906/C6943
This video tutorial is based on method designated by xda-member @Nut (http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4904057), so don't forget to thank him and donate if you can.
Original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
This looks interesting, i'll give it ago today and see how i get on
How can I fully backup all my apps, games & photos without root?
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How to backup your app data before root
Jiyeon90 said:
How can I fully backup all my apps, games & photos without root?
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At the moment, I think that the only solution would be to backup apps and games is using an app called Helium. As far as I know that is the only working solution available on the market. Users have reported that the free version does not always work properly and that the safest would be to use the 5$ premium version of the app and to backup to a cloud storage, so I would recommend buying the premium app. Here is a link to the app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup.license&hl=en
You can backup your photos by either choosing cloud synching in Google+, Dropbox or any alternative storage or by transferring them over to your computer.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dropbox.android&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.plus&hl=en
Don't forget to backup your text messages as well. The following app works well:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en
And also any saved wifi networks using the following app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryanamaral.wifi.passwords&hl=en
Did anyone try?.
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Did anyone try?.
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Go to Youtube and check out the comments section. It works without any problems if you follow the steps correctly.
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Did anyone try?.
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I did it, no problems.
U mad bro?
No love for the C6906 ? *sniff* *sniff*
jancarlos1597 said:
No love for the C6906 ? *sniff* *sniff*
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Yea, im curious for the C6906 version also!
andyid said:
Yea, im curious for the C6906 version also!
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Same here, would love to be able to root 4.3 on the c6906. Definitely donating if someone can make it happen!
tom1226 said:
Same here, would love to be able to root 4.3 on the c6906. Definitely donating if someone can make it happen!
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Yeah me too, i will donate, but i dont know to who i can...
Sorry for my bad english
Rooting C6906 is the same thing as rooting C6903
Anyone tried this on 6902??
Cheers!
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unlock bootloader after installing
i can not unlock my bootloader after going through this process.
do i have to flash back a .290 ftf file first before i can unlock the bootloader?
my bootloader unlock is allowed.
i do want my bootloader to be unlock and keep the camera.
liquid.emotion said:
i can not unlock my bootloader after going through this process.
do i have to flash back a .290 ftf file first before i can unlock the bootloader?
my bootloader unlock is allowed.
i do want my bootloader to be unlock and keep the camera.
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This guide is for rooting your phone, not for unlocking the bootloader. There are already a few threads on how to unlock so you should check there. Check the stickies.
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sg1969 said:
This guide is for rooting your phone, not for unlocking the bootloader. There are already a few threads on how to unlock so you should check there. Check the stickies.
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i know that but what i really want to know is that... can you unlock your bootloader with this rooted firmware and keep the camera?
does this work for the z1s?
liquid.emotion said:
i know that but what i really want to know is that... can you unlock your bootloader with this rooted firmware and keep the camera?
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Yes you can unlock your BL and keep your camera with this rooted fw. But you can do that even on a non rooted .290.
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andyid said:
Yea, im curious for the C6906 version also!
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I have updated the video tutorial. Now it supports all model versions of Xperia Z1.
shamps said:
Anyone tried this on 6902??
Cheers!
Sent from my Xperia Z1
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The guide now supports C6902 as well