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Root on Android 4.3 [Locked bootloader, but needs to be unlock-able]

Hello Everyone.
Yesterday, I updated my "Global" Z1 firmware to Android 4.3 and then {Of course} I had no root. I already had a TA backup from 4.2 (534) and already un/relocked the bootloader so I am not worried about warranty. So I tried something to get Full root on Locked bootloader.
What I basically did is that I unlocked the bootloader, turned on USB debugging, downloaded doomkernel (Made by @DooMLoRD) and then in fastboot I wrote the command:
Code:
fastboot boot boot.img
Then it restarted and booted doomkernel once (fast boot filename.img makes the phone boot that kernel once) and then flashed the latest SuperSU zip using TWRP recovery (VOL Down) and then went to Advanced → Fix Permissions. Then tried mounting /system as R/W but with no success. So I then flashed doomkernel using the following fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
and then installed the latest XZDualRecovery by @[NUT] and then I had 4 recoveries So I flashed stock kernel and XZDualRecovery wasn't uninstalled, So what I did is that I flashed the SuperSU zip again (using TWRP) and then booted up.
In the first boot, I couldn't mount /system as R/W but I restarted for some reason. and tried to mount as R/W and it worked!
So I relocked my bootloader (by restoring the TA) and now I have full root on TOTALLY STOCK 4.3 Locked bootloader :victory:
Now, when I go to /system/etc/init.d I find a file named "99SuperSUDaemon" and I remember reading somewhere that init.d has something to do with what should work on boot (other than system booting things, cuz I only see that file). So maybe that fixed the "Partial root" problem. Don't know where it came from, but it works :highfive:
Just thought that it might be good to share some info with others, might be useful for people who doesn't want to use ftf's of other places like someone in MEA (me) doesn't want to use UK or US or any other ftf cuz of more bloatware.
Regards,
~J2C

May I ask you how you can verified if you have a Full Root or Semi Root?

Well, I have been removing system apps and I can mount /system as R/W.
If there's a way I can check, please tell me how.
Edit: I actually don't know what does "Semi Root" mean.
Regards,
~J2C

That was allready told here, with links to the description.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588331

Just2Cause said:
Edit: I actually don't know what does "Semi Root" mean.
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Not Full Root. Half and Half.

eclyptos said:
Not Full Root. Half and Half.
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Yes, I have full root.
In case if you're on 4.2 and you can OTA to 4.3 (and you have root) try to copy the file 99SuperSUDaemon to /system/etc/init.d and then reboot, uninstall dual recovery, update to 4.3 OTA and check if you have full root. If you DO have full root, then you can install XZDualRecovery again and enjoy android.
Edit: uploaded the file, unzip (NOTE: it's NOT a flashable zip!) and copy it to /system/etc/init.d and give it permissions rwsr-xr-x
Regards,
~J2C

Just2Cause said:
Yes, I have full root.
In case if you're on 4.2 and you can OTA to 4.3 (and you have root) try to copy the file 99SuperSUDaemon to /system/etc/init.d and then reboot, uninstall dual recovery, update to 4.3 OTA and check if you have full root. If you DO have full root, then you can install XZDualRecovery again and enjoy android.
Edit: uploaded the file, unzip (NOTE: it's NOT a flashable zip!) and copy it to /system/etc/init.d and give it permissions rwsr-xr-x
Regards,
~J2C
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Could you please explain step by step? I mean for example when fid you install dual recovery?
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Just2Cause said:
In case if you're on 4.2 and you can OTA to 4.3 (and you have root) try to copy the file 99SuperSUDaemon to /system/etc/init.d and then reboot, uninstall dual recovery, update to 4.3 OTA and check if you have full root. If you DO have full root, then you can install XZDualRecovery again and enjoy android.
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I do not use OTA, I don't have it. So I have to find a different way. I can only update to 4.3 from recovery or flashtool.

ArashMiniStar said:
Could you please explain step by step? I mean for example when fid you install dual recovery?
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I installed dual recovery after flashing doomkernel
eclyptos said:
I do not use OTA, I don't have it. So I have to find a different way. I can only update to 4.3 from recovery or flashtool.
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I can go to cwm and create a flashable zip from there and give it to you if you want

@eclyptos
I know you didn't ask for a 4.3 flashable zip but here it is:
Update.zip
I don't know if something needs to be removed from the zip, but all I did is that I wen to cwm and clicked on "Clone ROM to update.zip" and then uploaded it to google drive.
Regards,
~J2C

Which rom it's exactly in the zip file? Stock?

eclyptos said:
Which rom it's exactly in the zip file? Stock?
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Yes, Global stock.
But I removed some apps that I don't want/use (most of them are extensions for twitter and flickr and such things) and I added some apps.
Regards,
~J2C

Root for locked bootloader but need to be unlock-able?!
If the BL is unlockable then it is useless to say it is for locked bootloader, if it's lock it's lock.
Once it is unlocked user can flash a pre rooted rom or kernel...

babylonbwoy said:
Root for locked bootloader but need to be unlock-able?!
If the BL is unlockable then it is useless to say it is for locked bootloader, if it's lock it's lock.
Once it is unlocked user can flash a pre rooted rom or kernel...
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Can you try this for me? You'll find attached zip containing the file in the original post in page 1.
Just2Cause said:
In case if you're on 4.2 and you can OTA to 4.3 (and you have root) try to copy the file 99SuperSUDaemon to /system/etc/init.d and then reboot, uninstall dual recovery, update to 4.3 OTA and check if you have full root. If you DO have full root, then you can install XZDualRecovery again and enjoy android.
Edit: uploaded the file, unzip (NOTE: it's NOT a flashable zip!) and copy it to /system/etc/init.d and give it permissions rwsr-xr-x
Regards,
~J2C
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Works!
I don't have init.d folder but I gained full root as well as my bionz is intact....

TowelRoot Anyone tried it

Anyone tried this on the XZ1
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/06/16/towelroot-exploit-helps-root-a-number-of-sony-xperia-models/

Didn't work on my C6903.
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is your phone unlocked or branded
conflicting reports that is works on unbranded Z1

Not work on C6903 locked and unbranded..
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not working on mine c6903 locked and unbranded 757 fw

Go to page one on the link, and it has the instructions.
Hey guys, it does work! With some tweaking. Its maybe like a 4 click method. I used the z1c method. Uninstall the APK from your phone and follow the directions on this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53459243
Take the APK file that is not installed and move it over to your pc. The file you extract will have a folder called files, put the TR.APK file there. Make sure towelroot is not installed on your phone before you do this.
Now all you have to do is run the install.bat file and follow directions. Do not press your keyboard till your phone screen is black and you seen the sony logo.
It does work, and I'm so happy!

Doesn't work on z1s.
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it also works for me z1 Italian c6903

how to install supersu?
krenogin said:
Go to page one on the link, and it has the instructions.
Hey guys, it does work! With some tweaking. Its maybe like a 4 click method. I used the z1c method. Uninstall the APK from your phone and follow the directions on this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53459243
Take the APK file that is not installed and move it over to your pc. The file you extract will have a folder called files, put the TR.APK file there. Make sure towelroot is not installed on your phone before you do this.
Now all you have to do is run the install.bat file and follow directions. Do not press your keyboard till your phone screen is black and you seen the sony logo.
It does work, and I'm so happy!
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thanks. i think i got the root. but how do i install the supersu? i downloaded the zip file. what's next?

ckchan08 said:
thanks. i think i got the root. but how do i install the supersu? i downloaded the zip file. what's next?
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Download supersu from play store, it do the same job.

eclyptos said:
Download supersu from play store, it do the same job.
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i did but when i try to update the binary, it says installation failed

ckchan08 said:
thanks. i think i got the root. but how do i install the supersu? i downloaded the zip file. what's next?
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Once you have root, install a recovery and flash a SuperSU.zip
Then goto options in recovery and choose to check/fix root on system reboot
reboot and fix root.
Done.

ckchan08 said:
i did but when i try to update the binary, it says installation failed
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It look like you don't have root.

eclyptos said:
It look like you don't have root.
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That's not the case.
Updating the binary from the play store app is awkward. I also flash the .zip then choose to fix the root in recovery. That then allows it to be updated.

gregbradley said:
Once you have root, install a recovery and flash a SuperSU.zip
Then goto options in recovery and choose to check/fix root on system reboot
reboot and fix root.
Done.
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sorry for my noob... but can i go into recovery without supersu?
i mean i just try install the dualrecovery. but when my phone reboot, i keep pressing vol down. it just wouldn't go into recovery
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eclyptos said:
It look like you don't have root.
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i've check with root checker and it says my phone is rooted

As indicated in the original Towelroot thread, the SuperSU from Play Store hasn't been updated yet and may not work well with Towelroot. You need the latest version from ChainFire's website http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu

ok so just to clarify
you need to install the apk using PC connected to phone using adb - is that correct

Worked on my C6903 LB stock .61 K.K yay!!!

krenogin said:
Go to page one on the link, and it has the instructions.
Hey guys, it does work! With some tweaking. Its maybe like a 4 click method. I used the z1c method. Uninstall the APK from your phone and follow the directions on this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53459243
Take the APK file that is not installed and move it over to your pc. The file you extract will have a folder called files, put the TR.APK file there. Make sure towelroot is not installed on your phone before you do this.
Now all you have to do is run the install.bat file and follow directions. Do not press your keyboard till your phone screen is black and you seen the sony logo.
It does work, and I'm so happy!
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Success (C-6903), thank alot bro

gregbradley said:
That's not the case.
Updating the binary from the play store app is awkward. I also flash the .zip then choose to fix the root in recovery. That then allows it to be updated.
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Then I should uninstall the supersu.apk from my phone and flash the one from .zip? What the benefits?

[STOCK][D58XX][5.X] Installing ROOT tutorial

Hi friends!
I've got absolutely no expirience on how to write tutorials on XDA and i'm from Denmark, so if it's way off on regards to spelling and guidelines, you now know why.
The goal of this tutorial is to guide you through the process of gaining root access with Recovery on your Xperia Z3 Compact running Android Lollipop 5+.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS METHOD IF YOU ARE ON A LOCKED BOOTLOADER!
Lets start
Download AndroPlusKernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2937173
Download XZDualRecovery Kernel from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Copy XZDualRecovery Kernel to your Xperia phone
Open AndroPlusKernel.zip, extract the boot.img and flash it using flashboot with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Turn on your phone, pressing the volume up to start the recovery.
Flash the ZDualRecovery Kernel
Reboot and open SuperSU so finalize the root access.
Enjoy!
PEAS!!!
This method will not delete any data on your phone.
- Simon

Im root on the 5.0.2 ftf listed in this forum.
I have locked bootlaoder... Although xzdr is nor working.... Is this procedure you detail still ok for my current device?

Do not use this on a Phone with locked bootloader! Put up a warning on this or some May get softbricked phones...
Sent from my D5803 using interwebz

dillalade said:
Im root on the 5.0.2 ftf listed in this forum.
I have locked bootlaoder... Although xzdr is nor working.... Is this procedure you detail still ok for my current device?
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If you are on a locked bootloader - please see this page http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and flash the "XZDualRecovery"
T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip - it wont delete your TDA partition.

tndb said:
Do not use this on a Phone with locked bootloader! Put up a warning on this or some May get softbricked phones...
Sent from my D5803 using interwebz
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Thanks for the heads up - I just added the warning.

sessingø said:
If you are on a locked bootloader - please see this page http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and flash the "XZDualRecovery"
T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip - it wont delete your TDA partition.
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Apparently this recovery is not yet compatible with lollipop. Besides there's no recovery in my setup to flash any flashable.

But this procedure is for LolliPop 5.0 ? I know that Custom Recovery of NUT is not compatible with it !?!
So your procedure for lock bootloader will be:
Download AndroPlusKernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-c...ernel-t2937173...link is wrong: is http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2937173 and the kernel is Z3C_AndroPlusKernel_v31.zip ..BUT this kernel want Unlocked bootloader ??
Download XZDualRecovery Kernel from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/ : T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip
Copy XZDualRecovery Kernel to your Xperia phone
Open AndroPlusKernel.zip, extract the boot.img and flash it using flashboot with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Turn on your phone, pressing the volume up to start the recovery.
Flash the ZDualRecovery Kernel
Reboot and open SuperSU so finalize the root access.
...so is not clear all ?!?
Hispanico

If i download
http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer.zip
And start the process for 5.0.2 in locked bootloader will work? Is this recovery working?
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XZDR isn't working for LP yet, regardless of bootloader status. OP can you please provide proof that you have working recovery in LP, because it seems you're the only user with this
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I'm sorry for the misleading title, my method will not install any recovery on your phone - but only root access. Sorry for the mistake.
But for now root access is cool as it enables me to use airstream, vpn and other features that weren't available before.
When a working recovery is released the steps can be used again (flashing androplus) followed by flashing wathever you want to flash from within the recovery. Just remember to flash a compatible lollipop kernel in order for boot to work afterwards.
- Simon

hispanico957 said:
But this procedure is for LolliPop 5.0 ? I know that Custom Recovery of NUT is not compatible with it !?!
So your procedure for lock bootloader will be:
Download AndroPlusKernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-c...ernel-t2937173...link is wrong: is http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2937173 and the kernel is Z3C_AndroPlusKernel_v31.zip ..BUT this kernel want Unlocked bootloader ??
Download XZDualRecovery Kernel from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/ : T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip
Copy XZDualRecovery Kernel to your Xperia phone
Open AndroPlusKernel.zip, extract the boot.img and flash it using flashboot with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Turn on your phone, pressing the volume up to start the recovery.
Flash the ZDualRecovery Kernel
Reboot and open SuperSU so finalize the root access.
...so is not clear all ?!?
Hispanico
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Hi Hispanico. I just got a z3c with Lollipop installed. Its basically a stock z3c that receieved the lollipop upgrade. If I follow your steps stated here, will I be able to gain root on 5.0.2? I just want to double check on it, because I don't want to end with a brick. Your steps are clear, but I have not found anyone else saying that they did it with success (or not)...
Thanks!

Hi. How do I know if my z3c is locked bootloader or not locked ?

Chaleman said:
Hi Hispanico. I just got a z3c with Lollipop installed. Its basically a stock z3c that receieved the lollipop upgrade. If I follow your steps stated here, will I be able to gain root on 5.0.2? I just want to double check on it, because I don't want to end with a brick. Your steps are clear, but I have not found anyone else saying that they did it with success (or not)...
Thanks!
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Hi
I have the same question or @Chaleman did you try
@Taurintas
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked

@ukunilus
Did it and it says bootloader unlock allowed - no. What does it mean ? It means that I cannot do these steps ?

Taurintas said:
@ukunilus
Did it and it says bootloader unlock allowed - no. What does it mean ? It means that I cannot do these steps ?
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It means your bootloader is locked and can't be unlocked in any way.
So yes, you cannot do those steps...

Hi
I have the same question or @Chaleman did you try
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What I actually did was install this ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/d5833-23-1-0-690r9c-t3071901) directly over my rooted z3c D5833 with 4.4.4 and presto! i did a dirty install over my existing rom/apps and have had no issues whatsoever!
Thanks!
Carlos

[STOCK][D6503][5.1.1]Pre-rooted 23.4.A.1.200

Hey guys, I've made the pre-rooted 23.4.A.1.200 zip.
NEWS
I've made a zip to flash the entire update, no need to flash ftf after you flash the zip anymore, but I haven't tested it. You can download the zip here.​
Instructions​1. Copy the zip to the internal/external SD card of your phone.
2. Boot your phone into recovery (TWRP recommended).
3. Install the zip in recovery. After you have flashed it, DON'T FORGET TO WIPE CACHE AND DALVIK CACHE.
4. Turn off your phone.
5. Using flashtool, flash the 23.4.A.1.200 firmware, but EXCLUDE PARTITION, TA, SYSTEM. Also, make sure you don't flash simlock.ta(I don't have it, but I think it's included in TA). If you are using the FTF I've posted, you won't have to disable TA and simlock.ta, because I've removed them.​
Downloads​Pre-rooted 23.4.A.1.200 zip
23.4.A.1.200 FTF
23.4.A.1.200 FTF (without SYSTEM and PARTITION)
Pre-rooted 23.4.A.1.200 zip including kernel, no need for FTF flash
Details about zip/FTF​Operator: Customized MEA
Version number: 23.4.A.1.200
CDA: 1281-2115
The zip contains SuperSU v2.46 and Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.flashable.zip​

Thanks for the upload! Can you just dirty flash over an already rooted .546 with twrp?

Thanks Man
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khemist92 said:
Thanks for the upload! Can you just dirty flash over an already rooted .546 with twrp?
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What do you mean by dirty flash? If you mean by simply following the instructions from the first post, then yes, you can, that's what I did

Why do you need the flashtool after flashing the zip in TWRP? I thought it's either or ... but not both!?

illuminatex said:
Why do you need the flashtool after flashing the zip in TWRP? I thought it's either or ... but not both!?
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Very valid question, I also find no reason to use flashtool after flashing the prerooted zip

After flashing this i try to use ES File Explorer to edit System and I get message saying Sorry test failed and the System is only mounted as Read Only.
I had the same when I made my own roited version of 23.4.A.1.200 using PRFCreate a few days ago. Hoped it wouldn't be there on this one but its the same. Is it just me or an I missing something? No problem on 23.4.A.0.546

Root Xperia z2 with this pre-rooted rom
Hi! I have a xperia z2 d6503 (23.4.A.1.200) with original rom. To Install this pre-rooted rom and to be root. what do I have to do?. Please tell me how can I do it.

Xperia-nce said:
After flashing this i try to use ES File Explorer to edit System and I get message saying Sorry test failed and the System is only mounted as Read Only.
I had the same when I made my own roited version of 23.4.A.1.200 using PRFCreate a few days ago. Hoped it wouldn't be there on this one but its the same. Is it just me or an I missing something? No problem on 23.4.A.0.546
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Are you referring to the se Linux mode?
Install apk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485

illuminatex said:
Why do you need the flashtool after flashing the zip in TWRP? I thought it's either or ... but not both!?
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Because I have not included the kernel and the other things in the archive, sorry for that. I will make another .ftf file without system partition, so it would be smaller. Also, as far as I know, you can't flash kernel from recovery with a locked bootloader(sorry if I am wrong).
xsclaudio said:
Hi! I have a xperia z2 d6503 (23.4.A.1.200) with original rom. To Install this pre-rooted rom and to be root. what do I have to do?. Please tell me how can I do it.
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1. Downgrade to 4.4.2, root it, install recovery and follow the instructions in the first post
OR
2. Downgrade to 5.0, root using this method(I never tested it, and someone said that the app sends your IMEI code to a chinese database) and assuming you have recovery, follow the instructions in the first post.
The first method would probably force you to wipe your data(I am not sure about this, but having 5.1 data on a 4.4.2 firmware doesn't sound good/stable. If you can handle the force stops, good job then). Not very sure about the second method.
Xperia-nce said:
After flashing this i try to use ES File Explorer to edit System and I get message saying Sorry test failed and the System is only mounted as Read Only.
I had the same when I made my own roited version of 23.4.A.1.200 using PRFCreate a few days ago. Hoped it wouldn't be there on this one but its the same. Is it just me or an I missing something? No problem on 23.4.A.0.546
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So you're saying you're not rooted? Do you still have recovery? If yes, then download UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and flash it(yet it is strange, because it's included in my zip).

steryman said:
Because I have not included the kernel and the other things in the archive, sorry for that. I will make another .ftf file without system partition, so it would be smaller. Also, as far as I know, you can't flash kernel from recovery with a locked bootloader(sorry if I am wrong)
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You can flash kernel from recovery on locked bootloader bro!
I made a prerooted zip for myself from ftf and included all things and kernel...flashed with recovery...no problems...

vikrant7027 said:
You can flash kernel from recovery on locked bootloader bro!
I made a prerooted zip for myself from ftf and included all things and kernel...flashed with recovery...no problems...
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I've made one here, but I didn't test it.

try to update Pre-rooted 23.4.A.1.200 zip but for me is not working, rebooting every time

Ok I flashed the complete prerooted zip wiped cache and now it won't boot. It vibrates once when I hold the power button. When I plug in the usb the red light blinks.

zike47222 said:
Ok I flashed the complete prerooted zip wiped cache and now it won't boot. It vibrates once when I hold the power button. When I plug in the usb the red light blinks.
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Update: I guess this is for a Z2 I have a Z3c.. don't try this at home.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk

mzr7 said:
Are you referring to the se Linux mode?
Install apk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
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You total STAR!!!!!! Thank you.....

This Firmware what region?

[Stock][PreRooted][D5503] 14.6.A.1.236 Customized CE1 1280-7864 (Lolipop 5.1.1)

ROM downloaded with XperiFirm and pre-rooted with PRFCreator.
Firmware version: 14.6.A.1.236
CDA (customization version): 1280-7864 (Customized CE1)
It contains SuperSU 2.46 andXZDualRecovery 2.8.23 (it will overwrite your current recovery).
You need to be on any rooted ROM already with TWRP custom recovery to flash a .zip file with this firmware!
You don't loose any data (but make your backup before upgrading), you keep root, you update your firmware to the newest Lolipop 5.1.1 build .1.236
IMPORTANT: Flash the ROM with TWRP, not Phillz Touch Recovery.
It can be flashed on locked bootloader.
Download link: Mega
Notes:
Do a factory reset if you're experiencing any strange problems.

Super! Thanks! I waited for it! Can you do deodex patch for this rom?

Thanks for that! BTW, will this overwrite my current TA partition? I've got DRM restoring patch and I have to keep old TA partition. thanks for response

I'm not sure about TA, sorry. My bet would be it does not overwrite TA.

xdomx said:
Thanks for that! BTW, will this overwrite my current TA partition? I've got DRM restoring patch and I have to keep old TA partition. thanks for response
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PRF Creator never inklude TA files??
Sent from my D5503 using xda premium

Davka said:
ROM downloaded with XperiFirm and pre-rooted with PRFCreator.
Firmware version: 14.6.A.1.236
CDA (customization version): 1280-7864 (Customized CE1)
It contains SuperSU 2.46 andXZDualRecovery 2.8.23 (it will overwrite your current recovery).
You need to be on any rooted ROM already with custom recovery to flash a .zip file with this firmware!
You don't loose any data (but make your backup before upgrading), you keep root, you update your firmware to the newest Lolipop 5.1.1 build .1.236
Download link: Mega
Temporary FTP link: http://dev.davka.info/download/D5503_14.6.A.1.236_CE1_1280-7864_Davka_PreRooted.zip
Notes:
Do a factory reset if you're experiencing any strange problems.
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I tried to flash this but something wrong with zip.. can't flash via recovery
EDIT: maybe my bad, I'm trying to download again

xdomx said:
I tried to flash this but something wrong with zip.. can't flash via recovery
EDIT: maybe my bad, I'm trying to download again
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ok I successfuly flashed zip, but I lost root and recovery

What recovery have you had?

CWM/TWRP

xdomx said:
ok I successfuly flashed zip, but I lost root and recovery
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Did you flash with Philz Touch Recovery? Then this was the culprit.
I did this two times and lost root and recovery as you
The recommended recovery to use is TRWP.

tramp20 said:
Did you flash with Philz Touch Recovery? Then this was the culprit.
I did this two times and lost root and recovery as you
The recommended recovery to use is TRWP.
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yep, I used TWRP.. fortunately I've got a backup..
EDIT: I'm stupid idiot, Phillz Touch, that's what I used... TWRP works fine already, thanks!

Everything working fine, thanks

Maciek602 said:
Everything working fine, thanks
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you haven't lost root and recovery?

xdomx said:
you haven't lost root and recovery?
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Nope, everything works fine I've already installed Camera v2, Xposed, SerajrXposed, home from z5 premium and Sonico Audio mod, haven't encountered any problem so far.

What's changed compared with 216?

Maciek602 said:
Nope, everything works fine I've already installed Camera v2, Xposed, SerajrXposed, home from z5 premium and Sonico Audio mod, haven't encountered any problem so far.
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what firmware you had before flash? I flashed that over 14.5.A.0.270. is that problem?

@xdomx
Yeah, it might be the problem. I had .216 before.

There is such info on XZDR page:
When installing custom STOCK BASED ROMs:
Be sure to flash XZ/ZL/TabZ/Z1/ZU-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-BETA.flashable.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com after installing the ROM and before you reboot, this way you will not lose recovery!
Maybe this step is needed now (it wasn't before). So after flashing ROM zip, flash XZDualRecovery zip and SuperSU zip.
If someone confirms this, please let me know.

Do I have to remove xposed before flashing it? If yes, how can I do it?

No, but you need to update it if you're on old version that doesn't support Android 5.1