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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?
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
Enviado desde mi C6906 mediante Tapatalk
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!
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/03...eria-z-ultra-xperia-z1-and-xperia-z1-compact/
Can't wait for it to come through
i guess it will come in about 4-5hours time. wooh! cant wait.
Superhornet75 said:
Can't wait for it to come through
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Yeah, It's been too long. Hopefully we will get a TFT tonight and @[NUT] will be able to get as a rooted flashable. I do hope that they will figure out a one click root solution as well. Expect a lot of new developments for sure
Wysłane z mojego INSIGNIA 5 przy użyciu Tapatalka
i have unlocked bootloader. do i need to relock it to get this update. also, I lost my TA backup
Thanks in advance. New in this phone...
bong0x00 said:
i have unlocked bootloader. do i need to relock it to get this update. also, I lost my TA backup
Thanks in advance. New in this phone...
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I accidently deleted mine too but no you dont need to relock it.
bong0x00 said:
i have unlocked bootloader. do i need to relock it to get this update. also, I lost my TA backup
Thanks in advance. New in this phone...
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Edit: deleted post. Had wrong info
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
Wolfbreak said:
I accidently deleted mine too but no you dont need to relock it.
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So you mean I will receive OTA? Yipeeeeeeeee
bong0x00 said:
i have unlocked bootloader. do i need to relock it to get this update. also, I lost my TA backup
Thanks in advance. New in this phone...
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u need to lock it back to get update.
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
301stSpartan said:
If you lost your TA backup then your question loses relevance because you cannot re-lock your bootloader even if you wanted to....
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
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Thanks.. Do i need it when i will relock using flash tool. Thought it was a different thing
chunlianghere said:
u need to lock it back to get update.
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
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1. He cant becouse he doesnt have TA Backup
2. You only need to have Stock Sony Kernel [4.4 Kernel] dont matter if your Bootloader is locked or unlocked.
Wolfbreak said:
1. He cant becouse he doesnt have TA Backup
2. You only need to have Stock Sony Kernel [4.4 Kernel] dont matter if your Bootloader is locked or unlocked.
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i also didnt do a TA backup
but wat i do is to flash back stock kernel, than lock back using flashtool. tat is all i do when i wan to get update
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
hi, how about the kernel from this thread of d00mlord with stock rom?
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632808
do i need to download the stock TFT?
chunlianghere said:
i also didnt do a TA backup
but wat i do is to flash back stock kernel, than lock back using flashtool. tat is all i do when i wan to get update
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
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Sorry i forgot that its possible without TA Backup too.
bong0x00 said:
Thanks.. Do i need it when i will relock using flash tool. Thought it was a different thing
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I'm sorry, I gave you incorrect info. I forgot that flashtool can relock it without the TA backup. Doomlord has written instructions on how to do this in his tutorial thread.
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
301stSpartan said:
I'm sorry, I gave you incorrect info. I forgot that flashtool can relock it without the TA backup. Doomlord has written instructions on how to do this in his tutorial thread.
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
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yes.. It's okay. Thank you. I'm still using doom kernel with CWM recovery. Can I download and install OTA?
301stSpartan said:
I'm sorry, I gave you incorrect info. I forgot that flashtool can relock it without the TA backup. Doomlord has written instructions on how to do this in his tutorial thread.
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
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If i have an Unlocked Bootloader , running .1.136 STOCK odexed, (never flashed a ROM) can I update using FOTA?
More than likely I would say any moded phone unless it's returned to stock won't update ota. At least that's how it was back in my Samsung days, I haven't moded my Sony. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to just flash an ftf when it's available. Someone please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that's how it is....
If changelog is correct - there are no Tap2wake, no 4K, TimeShift and smart features - no matter how optimised it'll be without new features it's just faster JB.
We already have almost all from Z2 so once again, we'll have to rely on our brains....
Fortunately, @serajr is preparing systemUI for KK and I'm sure we will all work on porting and moving apps and features from Z2 KK.
I'm not sure I'll even flash KK.
I'm sure I won't flash it now, without root privilege...
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
Am I the only one who just wants project svelte?
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Rooting Guide for Sony Xperia SP (Android 4.1.2 / 4.3)
This is the index into rooting Sony Xperia SP (C530x).
Many are asking on how to root the Sony Xperia SP, this is why I'm posting this guide for rooting stock Android 4.1.2 and Android 4.3 ROMs.
Updated for support of 12.1.A.1.207.
Do it at your own risk. Nobody is responsible for bricking your own device!
Rooting guide for 12.1.A.0.266 / 12.1.A.1.201:
Method 1: Advanced Kernel
Models supported: C5302/C5303/C5306
NOTE: ONLY APPLICABLE FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS!
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646193
Method 2: Flashing of pre-root stock ROMs
Models supported: C5302/C5303/C5306
NOTE: MUST HAVE CUSTOM RECOVERY INSTALLED!
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704009
(In depth tutorial): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2681597
Rooting guide for 12.0.A.2.245 / 12.0.A.2.254:
Method: Easy Rooting Guide for 12.0.A.2.245/254
Models supported: C5302/C5303
NOTE: DOES NOT SUPPORT C5306!
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405933
Rooting guide for 12.0.A.1.211 / 12.0.A.1.257 / 12.0.A.1.284:
Method: Easy Rooting Guide for 12.0.A.1.211/257/284
Models supported: C5302/C5303/C5306
NOTE: N/A
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329208
Added on 19 June 2014:
Rooting guide for 12.1.A.1.205 AND OLDER:
Method: Towelroot exploit
Models supported: C5302/C5303/C5306/M35x (China versions of Xperia SP)
NOTE: Towelroot works on all versions of stock ROMs up to 12.1.A.1.207.
Guide: http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/06/16/towelroot-exploit-helps-root-a-number-of-sony-xperia-models/
This rooting index is able to exist thanks to following users: @DooMLoRD, @sp4ubw, @geohot and others that contributed!
chewlohseng said:
Method 2: Flashing of pre-root stock ROMs
Models supported: C5302/C5303/C5306
NOTE: MUST HAVE CUSTOM RECOVERY INSTALLED!
Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704009
(In depth tutorial): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2681597
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Is this method for unlocked BL also?
le grande magnetto said:
Is this method for unlocked BL also?
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Are you on stock Android 4.3? If you're, use Method 1 (Advanced Kernel). It would be easier.
chewlohseng said:
Are you on stock Android 4.3? If you're, use Method 1 (Advanced Kernel). It would be easier.
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Yes, on stock 201, but I dont want to unlock my BL and lose DRM keys.
le grande magnetto said:
Yes, on stock 201, but I dont want to unlock my BL and lose DRM keys.
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You said you're on unlocked bootloader. Lol.
Yes you can, but you may need to downgrade to 4.1.2, root and Cwm, flash pre-rooted rom.
Just see that link for specific instructions.
Sent from my C5303 using xda app-developers app
chewlohseng said:
You said you're on unlocked bootloader. Lol.
Yes you can, but you may need to downgrade to 4.1.2, root and Cwm, flash pre-rooted rom.
Just see that link for specific instructions.
Sent from my C5303 using xda app-developers app
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I did NOT said that I'm on unlocked BL.
Ok, about downgrade. Just flash firmware vie flashtool on device with no root and recovery?
Devs, please create an exploit to root the FW, or isn't that even possible?
le grande magnetto said:
I did NOT said that I'm on unlocked BL.
Ok, about downgrade. Just flash firmware vie flashtool on device with no root and recovery?
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This is what you've said. It means that you're on UNlocked bootloader!
le grande magnetto said:
Is this method for unlocked BL also?
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Yes, flash 12.0.A.2.254 ROM and get root and custom recovery via DooMLoRD's exploitation for root for Android 4.1.2. Get the recovery that's required in the pre-rooted ROM.
Nanostray said:
Devs, please create an exploit to root the FW, or isn't that even possible?
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That's a question that's in my head too. Maybe devs could not find any way other than that to get Android 4.3/4.4.2 rooting done...
dude
chewlohseng said:
This is what you've said. It means that you're on UNlocked bootloader!
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Please, Dont. Dont make a fool of yourself. I did not said that I have SP wit UBL or anything, I just asked if "this method" which was second, was "also for UBL" just like the first one. I don't know how does that implicate that my SP BL is unlocked. You've got yourself wrong idea and you aint gonna drop it pretending that you are right. And what know? Seems like you are trying to convince me that my BL is unlocked, because I asked bout one of the methods..
le grande magnetto said:
Please, Dont. Dont make a fool of yourself. I did not said that I have SP wit UBL or anything, I just asked if "this method" which was second, was "also for UBL" just like the first one. I don't know how does that implicate that my SP BL is unlocked. You've got yourself wrong idea and you aint gonna drop it pretending that you are right. And what know? Seems like you are trying to convince me that my BL is unlocked, because I asked bout one of the methods..
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I don't want to argue with you, it's your phrasing that made not only me, but some other users find it confusing too. (Not saying who though.)
And yes, it should work for unlocked BL too, but if you've unlocked your BL, flashing of kernel is so much easier.
chewlohseng said:
Yes, I may have read wrongly, but you should have said that your phone has locked bootloader. Sorry for reading it wrongly.
And yes, it should work for unlocked BL too, but if you've unlocked your BL, flashing of kernel is so much easier.
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Yeah, I know about that, I just want to make TA, DRM keys backup before everything to save my warranty and since my SP is updated to 201 everything seems more complicated.
le grande magnetto said:
Yeah, I know about that, I just want to make TA, DRM keys backup before everything to save my warranty and since my SP is updated to 201 everything seems more complicated.
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Backing up TA / DRM keys need root, which means you need to be back to Android 4.1.2 to get it, since unlocking bootloader will lose the DRM keys...
I have a stock 4.3, unrooted, locked bootloader
To root etc. i need to downgrade to 4.1.2 first coz i dont wanna lose my DRM keys. How do i do that??
Thanks
ballas38 said:
I have a stock 4.3, unrooted, locked bootloader
To root etc. i need to downgrade to 4.1.2 first coz i dont wanna lose my DRM keys. How do i do that??
Thanks
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Downgrade step by step is already pinned in the General/Android Dev section of the XSP forum, go check that out.
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Pls.....How I get root on XPERIA SP stock firm 205 android 4.3 ?
rcallmann said:
Pls.....How I get root on XPERIA SP stock firm 205 android 4.3 ?
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http://towelroot.com/tr.apk
make sure u uninstall any antivirus first. install the app in that link, ignore google security warning, click make it rain ....
wala! thats literally all you have to do!
xTerraH said:
http://towelroot.com/tr.apk
make sure u uninstall any antivirus first. install the app in that link, ignore google security warning, click make it rain ....
wala! thats literally all you have to do!
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Have you tried it? No issues regarding BL?
xTerraH said:
http://towelroot.com/tr.apk
make sure u uninstall any antivirus first. install the app in that link, ignore google security warning, click make it rain ....
wala! thats literally all you have to do!
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Yes I do that. But before read this reply. I don´t uninstall my antivirus McAfee, but the towel is worked....
Thanks....
soham93 said:
Have you tried it? No issues regarding BL?
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No issues at all
rcallmann said:
Yes I do that. But before read this reply. I don´t uninstall my antivirus McAfee, but the towel is worked....
Thanks....
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My Avast said th app was suspicious but let me root without problems...
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!
-EDIT-
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
-EDIT 2-
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.
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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).