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1. Flash this http://www.mediafire.com/?j5on1nw8obzejlw 0.42 generic world
2. Root your Phone with DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su
3. Update over the air to 0.62
i´v just tried this and it works perfectly!
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This rom is Generic Global Rom for LT15i, i dont know if that works similar to LT18, because i cant test it.
www.mediafire.com/?8ebba1p37e74b1v
check this out if you have LT15i.
thanks , I did it. downgrade to 42 and rooted.
Does the funktion "Don't wipe userdata" work at flashtools? (or loose i all my settings?)
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i whiped all my things befor i flashed Generic global! you can download any free recovery app and save anything after flashing and rooting and updating only download again an recover that all back
ok, thank you. i will make before a "Restore"-Point with the CWA-Installer. Then i flash the .42 from your link without "wipe data" and i will see, how it works
If it´s wok, everything is fine, if it doesn´t work, i flash a second time an "wipe data".
I will report....
Hopefully it will work properly coz I tried everything to fix the issue
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Hopefully it will work properly coz I tried everything to fix the issue
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ähm, i hope you have seen, that this is for LT18i (=ArcS)? (I do not know if the above mentioned link also works with your LT15i)
Glenfiddich01 said:
ok, thank you. i will make before a "Restore"-Point with the CWA-Installer. Then i flash the .42 from your link without "wipe data" and i will see, how it works
If it´s wok, everything is fine, if it doesn´t work, i flash a second time an "wipe data".
I will report....
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does it work for you ?
yes of course. I have all datas (i don´t "wipe data") Now i´ve a rooted .62 with all my datas. Only my own Background was after the update not on my homescreen, but thats no problem.
Bevore I delete now the bloatware, i make a "restore"-point with CWA. So, if in the future a new update come (OTA), i can install the "untouched" .62 and OTA should work without flashing with flashtool.
may i ask something. link at the number 1. is't the original fw for LT18i?
yes this is original firmware firmware
first is LT18i
second is LT15i
Hi I am new here, I have an arc S 2.3.4 Build No. 4.0.2.A.0.42, will this process of rooting can work on my device? Just want to root to try overclocking my Arc S. Thank you in advance.
cleric28 said:
Hi I am new here, I have an arc S 2.3.4 Build No. 4.0.2.A.0.42, will this process of rooting can work on my device? Just want to root to try overclocking my Arc S. Thank you in advance.
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yes u can. the easy way is using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582. without unlock BL...
but after that easy way you cant update. coz than is your root loose
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but after that easy way you cant update. coz than is your root loose
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Sorry for my ignorance bro, but what do you mean by you can't update because I will lose my device's root config? Are you referring to updating from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 after rooting? But the instruction from the first post said that after rooting update to 0.62. Thanks.
Hi
I have just switched from HTC HD2 to Xperia Arc S.
I know all there is to know about flashing the HD2 (WinMo and Android), but next to nothing (yet) about Xperia. I gather that .62 can't be rooted yet, so you'll have to downgrade, root and then upgrade back to .62 OTA. Does that mean that it will also be possible to upgrade to ICS (when that's ready) from a rooted .62_)?
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Sorry for my ignorance bro, but what do you mean by you can't update because I will lose my device's root config? Are you referring to updating from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 after rooting? But the instruction from the first post said that after rooting update to 0.62. Thanks.
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iv posted:
first downgrade to generic global
than root
than udate over the air
that ist not the same as update over the PC
sblar said:
Hi
I have just switched from HTC HD2 to Xperia Arc S.
I know all there is to know about flashing the HD2 (WinMo and Android), but next to nothing (yet) about Xperia. I gather that .62 can't be rooted yet, so you'll have to downgrade, root and then upgrade back to .62 OTA. Does that mean that it will also be possible to upgrade to ICS (when that's ready) from a rooted .62_)?
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i don´t know . maybe only on generic global firmware
I have a lt18i...i rooted my phone and tried to update ota but installation fails. Its generic uk firmware. Nothing has been changed in the phone eg uninstalling system apps
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Please rtfm.
GENERIC WORLD not others. You cant update other firmware over the air.
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Hi, I dont want to update through SUS since it will flash me a generic SG firmware.. Any leads on where to get generic PH FTF for 4.3? Thanks a lot
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Hi, I dont want to update through SUS since it will flash me a generic SG firmware.. Any leads on where to get generic PH FTF for 4.3? Thanks a lot
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Yeah! Please share if someone has a PH FTF for 4.3...
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i flashed my back up ftf 4.2.2 PH version and now pc companion is still downloading the firmware. will create ftf once done. but dont know if i can upload it because my net is too slow. maybe you can download PH 4.2.2 ftf here and flash it to your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
look for : C6903 14.1.G.2.257 Generic PH 1276-7935_R4A
Is not released yet and I think there is not any difference if you update with this one, is generic and is clean and smooth : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195
also if you want a rooted firmware this will work too on C6903:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.
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its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.
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not definitely, its on the way..:laugh:
eclyptos said:
Is not released yet and I think there is not any difference if you update with this one, is generic and is clean and smooth : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195
also if you want a rooted firmware this will work too on C6903:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
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I read the post of the links you put, i'll wait for deodexed tweaked for this...
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its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.
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So you can't upload it because of your slow internet? :'(
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mharckk said:
i flashed my back up ftf 4.2.2 PH version and now pc companion is still downloading the firmware. will create ftf once done. but dont know if i can upload it because my net is too slow. maybe you can download PH 4.2.2 ftf here and flash it to your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
look for : C6903 14.1.G.2.257 Generic PH 1276-7935_R4A
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I'm flashing now the 4.3 through SUS, for the meantime I'll stick with the SG update and just remove the bloatware since PH update is also generic. gonna wait for your update mate..
done updating mine. need to factory reset because of the bug in sound enhancement fc. but now its ok.
its just that i need to install every games and apps again. and now waiting for root for this firmware.
why dont you try to download the PH 4.2.2 from the link i gave to you.then you can update to 4.3
here;s the link for 4.2.2 PH
https://mega.co.nz/#!TgIAUY5L!UK8WflkCmmsS_T2xixrgriZlTg9AvoU1_88OJndv_V4
download that and update to 4.3
cant upload the 4.3 because im at work now.
Thanks mharckk..mybe i'll stick at 4.2.2 version while waiting a compatible and stable version 4.3 rooted.
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gaboh24 said:
Thanks mharckk..mybe i'll stick at 4.2.2 version while waiting a compatible and stable version 4.3 rooted.
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We all was in your same situation and I telling you, this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195 is compatible 100% clean and smooth. Battery Life is amazing. Installed yestaerday and no issues if you do it right, like I did. After unpdate you can also unlock the bootloader, without losing camera, and you are ready for next step, Rooting. To rooting 4.3 at the moment is necessary unlock bootloader. If you follow this steps you will be fine, waiting for the root release for 4.3 but in the same moment you will enjoy your phone updated.
Sorry eclyptos..im confused and newbie for this matter, i'll try this when i get up tommorow morning..better get some rest first.thanks eclyptos!
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Is this right eclyptos? After flashing the ftf file for 4.3 i need to unlock my bootloader first, then proceed to rooting? How can i root it, using vroot only?0
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gaboh24 said:
Is this right eclyptos? After flashing the ftf file for 4.3 i need to unlock my bootloader first, then proceed to rooting? How can i root it, using vroot only?0
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No, the FTF 4.3 you can flash without be rooted and with Locked Bootloader like me. At the moment there is not relased any app like Vroot to root Android 4.3. Was relased only another FTF already rooted (Have bugs, they still testing) but to flash that Update Rooted you have to Unlock the Bootloader. So that's why I was telling you to Update to 4.3 and later Unlock Bootloader. If you unlock bootloader in 4.2.2 you will lose the camera, but the 4.3 fix that and also you can Unlock later after update and do not lose the camera. At the moment you don't have to do that because any type of rooting 4.3 is in developing so is up to you. It's your choice.
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No, the FTF 4.3 you can flash without be rooted and with Locked Bootloader like me. At the moment there is not relased any app like Vroot to root Android 4.3. Was relased only another FTF already rooted (Have bugs, they still testing) but to flash that Update Rooted you have to Unlock the Bootloader. So that's why I was telling you to Update to 4.3 and later Unlock Bootloader. If you unlock bootloader in 4.2.2 you will lose the camera, but the 4.3 fix that and also you can Unlock later after update and do not lose the camera. At the moment you don't have to do that because any type of rooting 4.3 is in developing so is up to you. It's your choice.
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so this link u gave me "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195" the ftf file in that is rooted?..please have patience in my reply cause im confused..is your z1 already rooted in 14.1.A.0.290?
gaboh24 said:
so this link u gave me "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195" the ftf file in that is rooted?..please have patience in my reply cause im confused..is your z1 already rooted in 14.1.A.0.290?
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This link is just a update to 4.3 and is not rooted. It can be flash with Bootloader Locked.
This is a FTF 4.3 already rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988 but is under developing, testing.
Mine is not rooted, is not released a stable method root for 4.3 yet.
eclyptos said:
We all was in your same situation and I telling you, this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195 is compatible 100% clean and smooth. Battery Life is amazing. Installed yestaerday and no issues if you do it right, like I did. After unpdate you can also unlock the bootloader, without losing camera, and you are ready for next step, Rooting. To rooting 4.3 at the moment is necessary unlock bootloader. If you follow this steps you will be fine, waiting for the root release for 4.3 but in the same moment you will enjoy your phone updated.
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eclyptos said:
This link is just a update to 4.3 and is not rooted. It can be flash with Bootloader Locked.
This is a FTF 4.3 already rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988 but is under developing, testing.
Mine is not rooted, is not released a stable method root for 4.3 yet.
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woooooo!!! your answer makes my mind at peace dude! haha.. if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed,
so how's the 14.2.A.0.290 NCB Firmware?
gaboh24 said:
woooooo!!! your answer makes my mind at peace dude! haha..
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good. Clik thanx.
gaboh24 said:
so how's the 14.2.A.0.290 NCB Firmware?
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Very good. The most amazing thing is the battery, very well improved. Still stock anyway but smooth and clean, no bloatware and a little bit more free ram. You will be happy. Use Flashtool 0.9.13 and flash. Take off sim and sd before do that.
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good. Clik thanx.
Very good. The most amazing thing is the battery, very well improved. Still stock anyway but smooth and clean, no bloatware and a little bit more free ram. You will be happy. Use Flashtool 0.9.13 and flash. Take off sim and sd before do that.
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NICE!!!! so if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed patch,
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NICE!!!! so if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed patch,
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Do not matter what you have now, you will losing the root anyway. You have to flash in default, just like that. To make a fresh install you have to wipe data, cashe and appslog. Install Flashtool 0.9.13 and put the FTF in flashtool folder "Firmwares". Turn-off you phone, keep pushing, all the time, volume down when you connect the usb, wait to install windows drivers, when windows drivers are done run flashtool, keep pressin volume down, click flash on left side, select the firmware and flash again at the right bottom, keep pushing volume down until the flash green bar at the bottom will not start. Done. The windows of flashtool have to be set up like in the picture.
Dont worry i trust your guide and i dnt mind lossin' my apps...i already finish downloading the ncb firmware i will flash this later..i hope sony will put "move data to sdcard" in settings, in there nxt release of firmware..need to sleeo first mate i'll PM you for my reserved questions..
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Guys how can I easily root 4.2. On z1? A thanks
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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...
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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
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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....
Hi there, 2 weeks ago I bought a Xperia z1, and it was already with android 4.3 ver:14.2.A.0.290 and I can't ROOT it, I don't want to unlock the bootloader (not yet). And I wonder if there's a way to root it, like previous versions of android, using any app or something, because I have tried some pages where you install CMW but it must be with unlocked bootloader...
now my question is... do you think that there will be a way to root the phone without unlocking bootloader?
thanks and regards from Chile.
Not for the moment, you need to downgrade the firmware if you want to root your Z1
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You don't search very well. There is no direct root like Vroot or something like that at the moment and probably never will be. You can root your phone with locked bootloader with this method only, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988, watch the video, it will help you to understand.
well, I have watched the video, and I think I'm screwed, because of this:
- I must unlock my bootloader and I will lose the DRM keys.
- if I want to backup my TA partition I need to ROOT my phone (but I can't)
so I'm serioulsly thinking about unlocking my bootloader. (I've already the latest version so it is supposed not to brick the camera)
and about the link that @eclyptos left... it says:
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.13 by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.7.43 BETA or newer.
Current rooted FW version: 14.1.G.1.534 and 14.1.G.2.257 .
but my phone came with the latest version. :crying:
so what do you think, do I unlock my bootloader anyways?
Hi,
buda1331 said:
well, I have watched the video, and I think I'm screwed, because of this:
- I must unlock my bootloader and I will lose the DRM keys.
- if I want to backup my TA partition I need to ROOT my phone (but I can't)
so I'm serioulsly thinking about unlocking my bootloader. (I've already the latest version so it is supposed not to brick the camera)
and about the link that @eclyptos left... it says:
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.13 by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.7.43 BETA or newer.
Current rooted FW version: 14.1.G.1.534 and 14.1.G.2.257 .
but my phone came with the latest version. :crying:
so what do you think, do I unlock my bootloader anyways?
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Do not unlock it yet!
1. Downgrade to 14.1.G.1.534.
2. Root via Bin4ry v33.
3. Backup TA.
4. Go from there.
Cheers,
Mateusz
buda1331 said:
well, I have watched the video, and I think I'm screwed, because of this:
- I must unlock my bootloader and I will lose the DRM keys.
- if I want to backup my TA partition I need to ROOT my phone (but I can't)
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Again, you don't read carefully! and on video nobody are saying to unlock bootloader so I don't understand which video did you saw.
You don't have to unlock your bootloader, the method is for Locked Bootloader, downgrade to .534 using Flashtool, Root with Bin4ry, then again with Flashtool update to .290, then to .136 from HERE, follow the instructions.
eclyptos said:
Again, you don't read carefully! and on video nobody are saying to unlock bootloader so I don't understand which video did you saw.
You don't have to unlock your bootloader, the method is for Locked Bootloader, downgrade to .534 using Flashtool, Root with Bin4ry, then again with Flashtool update to .290, then to .136 from HERE, follow the instructions.
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Thanks man, I was on vacations and now I'm gonna do that. I've a question, can I update OTA after doing this? (walkman, album, etc)
buda1331 said:
Thanks man, I was on vacations and now I'm gonna do that. I've a question, can I update OTA after doing this? (walkman, album, etc)
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Yes.
BTW, you can skip the update to .290 and jump directly to update to .136 after root .534.
eclyptos said:
Yes.
BTW, you can skip the update to .290 and jump directly to update to .136 after root .534.
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Finally I did it!!! 4.3 rooted .136
now I am trying to find a way to make GAME CIH work hahaha
best regards and thanks to all of you!
Today, the long-awaited update Android 4.4.4 for Sony Xperia™ Z2 is released.
Rejoice!
But, installing this update will overrun the root access. Root access will be gone. So, how to root 23.0.1.A.0.167 FW on Sony Xperia™ Z2?
I'm gonna try the same old "Easy Root Tool" and see what happens. Any ideas would be good!
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Do you want to update your Sony Xperia™ Z2 to 4.4.4 but don't want to lose root? Don't worry, you won't! Click "here"
Credits to @niaboc79
Also, thanks to @funky0308 and @Envious_Data for their work
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I got root on 4.4.4 on my own, using this guide, credits @norti
@niaboc79 's pre-rooted ROM was based on Generic RU and the NC feature wasn't working on it. So I wanted to download a brand new FTF with my customization number and followed the steps on the guide.
ZBAM!
Got my own .167 (4.4.4) ROM (Generic DE) with root on my Sony Xperia™ Z2.
we will find a way...
but you should definitely put question mark in title...
we are lucky to have older fw (I'm talking for LB, z3 can't be downgrade and they will have problems to root 4.4.4. I believe we could use older fw to root fw and to upgrade keeping root...
I'll upgrade later today and will try few things...
In the title a statement and not a question !! WTF
I thought u achieved root, wtf
Jiyeon90 said:
I thought u achieved root, wtf
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Haha I agree
What if we...
- backup TA
- unlock bootloader and root (how?)
- relock bootloader by restoring TA
???
epr said:
What if we...
- backup TA
- unlock bootloader and root (how?)
- relock bootloader by restoring TA
???
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you can, yeah...as soon as Doom or NUT build/patch new kernel...
BTW @[NUT] will you work on this one?
tnx
does other rooting method on locked bootloader works?
Does this works? On locked bootloader? Android 4.4.4 (23.0.1.A.0.167)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
tazoman said:
Does this works? On locked bootloader? Android 4.4.4 (23.0.1.A.0.167)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
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I doubt...
Sony patched all those security holes and all those methods should be updated.
Of course, someone should try...
Can anyone confirm he upgraded D6503 to 4.4.4?
Wouldn't downloading the update through PC companion and making an ftf/downloading an ftf and then pre-rooting the firmware work? We have recovery for the phone so a pre-rooted flashable firmware should work without working exploits right?
funky0308 said:
I doubt...
Sony patched all those security holes and all those methods should be updated.
Of course, someone should try...
Can anyone confirm he upgraded D6503 to 4.4.4?
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In 30 minutes, I will. The update is downloading now. It's around 1.2GB.
Mod edit
As a few members noticed, the thread title was a little misleading, as it seemed like there already was a way to root the new firmware.
I changed the thread title to one that shouldn't mislead people.
OP, if you have any problems with this, or prefer a different title, please send me a private message or quote this reply.
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V4LKyR said:
In 30 minutes, I will. The update is downloading now. It's around 1.2GB.
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4.4.4 for D6503 isn't out yet.
Don't bother to download that, it'll say it's 167 but you'll download 314 and flashing will stop immediately after downloading fw.
gamer649 said:
Wouldn't downloading the update through PC companion and making an ftf/downloading an ftf and then pre-rooting the firmware work? We have recovery for the phone so a pre-rooted flashable firmware should work without working exploits right?
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Yes, that should work.
That's why I said, we are lucky to have older fws to downgrade and keep the root using prerooted fws...
we'll see once fw is available...
funky0308 said:
4.4.4 for D6503 isn't out yet.
Don't bother to download that, it'll say it's 167 but you'll download 314 and flashing will stop immediately after downloading fw.
Yes, that should work.
That's why I said, we are lucky to have older fws to downgrade and keep the root using prerooted fws...
we'll see once fw is available...
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Uh-oh... Well, I guess you're right, what you said exactly happened. This is interesting.
funky0308 said:
4.4.4 for D6503 isn't out yet.
Don't bother to download that, it'll say it's 167 but you'll download 314 and flashing will stop immediately after downloading fw.
Yes, that should work.
That's why I said, we are lucky to have older fws to downgrade and keep the root using prerooted fws...
we'll see once fw is available...
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I didn't actually read any of the other replies to the thread. Mainly cause the main post was all about how could we root it.
It is possible to install the lockeddualrecovery from NUT? If yes we can use it for root
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i guess this will be the option for now. Root .314 firmware, backup TA then flash 4.4.4 ftf. Plug the device to flashtool and unlock the BL, install Doomkernel (for recovery), flash supersu.zip, plug phone again to flashtool reflash stock kernel, boot the phone and it should be rooted then restore TA Backup.
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i guess this will be the option for now. Root .314 firmware, backup TA then flash 4.4.4 ftf. Plug the device to flashtool and unlock the BL, install Doomkernel (for recovery), flash supersu.zip, plug phone again to flashtool reflash stock kernel, boot the phone and it should be rooted then restore TA Backup.
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Thats correct, but too long way to install .167
anyone is working on prerooted rom?
I'm starting so if anyone is already on it I don't want to lose time on that....
TheFerhatKing said:
It is possible to install the lockeddualrecovery from NUT? If yes we can use it for root
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It is possible to install it on a rooted firmware, you wouldn't be able to install it on the new firmware without root.
dyepnoodle said:
i guess this will be the option for now. Root .314 firmware, backup TA then flash 4.4.4 ftf. Plug the device to flashtool and unlock the BL, install Doomkernel (for recovery), flash supersu.zip, plug phone again to flashtool reflash stock kernel, boot the phone and it should be rooted then restore TA Backup.
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You wouldn't even need to do that.
1) Root .314 firmware.
2) Install locked bootloader recovery.
3) Make a pre-rooted firmware of the 4.4.4 build.
4) Install the firmware through recovery.
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funky0308 said:
anyone is working on prerooted rom?
I'm starting so if anyone is already on it I don't want to lose time on that....
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Is it for the D6502 or D6503? If I was able to update my D6503 to 4.4.4 I would have done it but I have been plagued with the same problem as all the other D6503 owners. I'm just going to wait for a UK unbranded pre-rooted firmware (or a UK unbranded ftf, whatever comes first).