Hey guys, this is a cross-post of sorts. I just got root execution on my stock Z2 Tablet and it appears that the same method should work for Z2 phone. I have a Z2 phone but just haven't tested it on that one yet.
Here is my Windows, Linux and Mac OSX script to grab the TA partition from Sony devices and deploy full root (superuser + reboot script):
https://mega.co.nz/#!jRB1FBJT!RKIi13TRj__mi7pKIGXP654CBJHi2gc0bIlYONcSfZQ [Update, v11]
Requirements:
1. Be on a firmware earlier than .402
Instructions:
1. Extract exploit.tar.gz and run ./root.sh (Linux) or root.bat (Windows)
2. Follow the instructions and your TA.img will be given and su will be deployed.
Features:
This disables SELinux, takes out sony_ric and then deploys su to /system/xbin/su
This works on ALL Sony Android mobile phones.
This can be run on any operating system.
Survives reboots [thanks to chargemon by DooMLoRD]
can't download the file. MEGA asking me about a decryption key.
Might be onto something here. This is for those that only want root and not an unlocked BL right?
Awesome work if it is working. Unfortunately I'm on .402
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Really? how about on .55? If it'll work on that I'm rolling back the update. *gets .55 ftf*
Awesome if this in fact works on the Z2!
And who cares if it requires .69 and doesn't run under .402? The only reason I currently don't want to unlock my BL is the loss of my TA partition. So one could simply downgrade to .69, backup TA, upgrade to .402 again and unlock BL (and insert DRM keys again), right?
in_finity said:
Awesome if this in fact works on the Z2!
And who cares if it requires .69 and doesn't run under .402? The only reason I currently don't want to unlock my BL is the loss of my TA partition. So one could simply downgrade to .69, backup TA, upgrade to .402 again and unlock BL (and insert DRM keys again), right?
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That's exactly what I did.
Technically it should work on 55 too but just not sure because I copy all the vendor libs from 69 tablet.
Someone could easily make a generic firmware that works on all phones with all firmwares but that's not my focus. I just wanted to get this out here and working for Sony because I'm surprised it isn't out already.
xsacha said:
That's exactly what I did.
Technically it should work on 55 too but just not sure because I copy all the vendor libs from 69 tablet.
Someone could easily make a generic firmware that works on all phones with all firmwares but that's not my focus. I just wanted to get this out here and working for Sony because I'm surprised it isn't out already.
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I'll have a go with it on .55, I've been having some problems with .402 anyway so it gives me an excuse to roll back the update, now I just need to get my hands on a linux live disc. (should have one knocking about).
Awesome I hope this works. I'll have a try tomorrow
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Can anyone confirm if this works? It would be great!
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This is great, can someone translate this into a more user friendly method.:good:
Wow none have tried it yet??
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I tested with D6503 17.1.A.2.69 Orange FR, and successfully crashed service menu,
but TA.img was not backuped.
My bootloader is already unlocked, but it should not affect backing up TA.
Which error did you get? Can you check output in logcat?
xsacha said:
Which error did you get? Can you check output in logcat?
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Here is the log:
View attachment log.zip
files are in /data/local/tmp but not executed.
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(don't mind su)
RyokoN said:
I tested with D6503 17.1.A.2.69 Orange FR, and successfully crashed service menu,
but TA.img was not backuped.
My bootloader is already unlocked, but it should not affect backing up TA.
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Here is the log:
View attachment 2795383
files are in /data/local/tmp but not executed.
View attachment 2795394
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Awesome. Looks like everything worked right up to the last vdc which was run by the wrong user. Easy fix. Looks like this definitely works on z2 phone then.
Funnily enough I actually had it right in the first version I made and quickly changed it to run as system a few minutes later.
Try my original script instead: https://mega.co.nz/#!PFoGEBAR!ulKWKy407aYE1vi0F9eZtNVROdG7DbJfFkKLcuIjDko
xsacha said:
Awesome. Looks like everything worked right up to the last vdc which was run by the wrong user. Easy fix. Looks like this definitely works on z2 phone then.
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Bro, Who are you? You just made my day. I was about to unlock my phone since there's no exploit.
Today is the best day of my life.
Finished the graduation Exam. Received Z2 Tab, Saw that this awesome being found an exploit. I am literally happy right now. :highfive:
chesterr said:
Bro, Who are you? You just made my day. I was about to unlock my phone since there's no exploit.
Today is the best day of my life.
Finished the graduation Exam. Received Z2 Tab, Saw that this awesome being found an exploit. I am literally happy right now. :highfive:
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Great news. I'm just a happy z2 user that can't live without root. Made a root utility for my last tablet (Blackberry Playbook) too.
I might improve this script to have more checks in it. More logging.
Awesome work xsacha and thanks!
Has anyone tried this on .55 yet??
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xsacha said:
Awesome. Looks like everything worked right up to the last vdc which was run by the wrong user. Easy fix. Looks like this definitely works on z2 phone then.
Funnily enough I actually had it right in the first version I made and quickly changed it to run as system a few minutes later.
Try my original script instead: https://mega.co.nz/#!PFoGEBAR!ulKWKy407aYE1vi0F9eZtNVROdG7DbJfFkKLcuIjDko
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I haven't had success yet (running exploit scripts under MacOSX 10.9).
First attempt (from exploit in first post): http://pastebin.com/jwTKWwPu
Second attempt (from exploit "original script"): http://pastebin.com/N7FXRAAw
I'm on a stock standard Telstra Z2 phone (17.1.A.2.55).
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I followed this guide and it worked perfectly first time on my xperia Arc.
Should make life a lot simpler for those with a locked BL.
Great news! Thanks for testing Takyon!
@XperienceD, saved my hair lol. No matter what I tried, ota would not install 2.3.4.
Sent via subspace beacon from my Arc.
ingro said:
Great news! Thanks for testing Takyon!
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It was more out of desperation lol. The pdf guide is simple to follow too.
Sent via subspace beacon from my Arc.
Lord Takyon said:
It was more out of desperation lol. The pdf guide is simple to follow too.
Sent via subspace beacon from my Arc.
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Yes this tool can root all of version firmware now
Lord Takyon said:
I followed this guide and it worked perfectly first time.
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Wow, that's a great news, but it's little late as I unlocked my BL a while ago, but nevertheless, it will make the life lot better for those who can't unlock the BL.
can this method work on Xperia Arc ??? cause i only see that it works on Xperia Play..
mr.alawi said:
can this method work on Xperia Arc ??? cause i only see that it works on Xperia Play..
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Sorry, missed that info, yes it works fine on Arc, that is the phone I have.
I will edit my post.
Yep, works fine on my Arc running 4.0.2.A.0.42, bootloader locked. Can access root using Root Explorer, so everything seems to be fine for now. Finally, no need to risk having the 0% battery problem anymore
Thank you very much! But before i´ll root my arc i´ve to ask if it is possible to reroot the phone without flashing firmware over seus?
Thanks, mate . I've been a bit apprehensive of rooting by unlocking the bootloader or downgrading by flashing.
This method ought to settle those qualms I've had about the above.
Cheers!
Wow, Flawless rooting and no more downgrading bs needed .
Awesome Find.
didnt work for me gave error after step 11 in guide was couldnt find mkdir /data/local/tmp" or something similar tried the step after that one same again tried repeating guide three times so just gave up.Is there not a one click one for arc tried one i think for samsung other day but to my suprise it didnt work. help please!
Works perfectly on 4.0.1.A.0.266 Generic UK Arc S\LT18i - thanks!
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Thanx Man!
No more downgrade bulls**t, but we need one-click solution for the people not used to adb_shell....
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didnt work for me gave error after step 11 in guide was couldnt find mkdir /data/local/tmp" or something similar tried the step after that one same again tried repeating guide three times so just gave up.Is there not a one click one for arc tried one i think for samsung other day but to my suprise it didnt work. help please!
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You forgot to type in exit you were still in the adb shell made the same error, afterwards it worked.
Downloading the SDK took longer than the rooting process. Worked great and easy using the noob guide, thx
Works perfectly on my LT15a running 2.3.4!
works perfectly on my Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
I got the following message :
C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell
error: device not found
What should I do?
please note that the device is connected to the PC and it recognize it!
Thanks a lot in advance
Hey guys！
Some of you maybe experiencing a X-REALITY lose after BL unlock(mostly).I just found a way to fix this problem.I`m not a coder or developer,so I`ll make it easy.
1.Whatever firmware you`re on,first backup all your files from the build-in storage,the next steps will delete all of them.
2.Use flashtool`s BLU function to relock the BL (IMPORTANT!)
3.Flash the official FW17.1.A.2.69 (MUST BE!)
4.After initial boot,you get your X-reality back with locked BL
5.Now use flashtool unlock the BL again (If you boot into the system,you`ll find X-reality still functional)
6.Proceed install the recovery kernel via fastboot,then the roms you like
7.Now you have a fully functional X-reality with a custom rom.
For developers,things to be noticed:
When I flashed official FW17.1.A.2.69 under locked BL via flashtool, at the end of flash log I found an extra rewriting operation
to the TA file comparing to the FW17.1.1.A.0.402 (which there was no logs).The unlock and relock action rewrites
the TA file,so I thought it`s all about the TA file.No matter what rom or kernel you use.
Hope this would help you guys develop sth.
Tested environment:
D6503
Official FW17.1.1.A.0.402 rooted
RomAur v3.1
Official FW17.1.1.A.0.402 kernel
Doomlord kernel V09
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Personally, I don't see the big deal with X-Reality. Wouldn't people want to know what the picture looks like on all devices not just their own? Maybe it's just me.
I also don't get why so many want to have something that makes everything look wrong. I'd prefer if I could use my screen calibration tool and have applied to the system.
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Obviously Sony gives us this function isn`t a waste.It`s a useful stuff viewing pics or videos.
I don`t take much attention about the color "accurate" or "reduction",afterall,it`s just a mobile phone display.
Of course you could disable it if you don`t like those colorish style,but it`s good to have this function rather than not.
No offense mate, it`s just like foods,some of you maybe like sweety things,others like hot things.
Actually, I quite like X-Reality. It gives a very nice colour rendering, not crazy like AMOLED but a nice subtle colour boost and looks amazing, especially when watching YouTube videos.
Bump!!
Well done OP for finally figuring it out!
Tested on two occasions and this method works 100%.
Thanks again.
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X reality is horrible for video, cause ghosting and make things look grainy, they should just include an option for jpeg only.
I don't know if I can be arsed trying to recovery X-Reality, I've just spent all afternoon configuring my phone again.
What's the easiest way to back up all my settings then so I can do this install method? Is it worth restoring my TA first?
idon't have origina FW 17.1.A.2.69 can i download ?
nbone said:
idon't have origina FW 17.1.A.2.69 can i download ?
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Download the Taiwan .69 firmware found in the firmware list thread, I've done it now and it works
I may try this, i dont care for bravia but xreality actualy hit me
Edit- it seems you have to use TW global LTE FTF
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Yeah,u have to use TW version firmware
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Bravo!!!
Hello there.. Well this is my first ever post on XDA and to be honest I just made an account to THANK YOU for your marvelous achievement regarding this Bootloader disease. I was on .314 with unlocked bootloader and custom recovery, everything was working fine untill I came to notice after a month that X-Reality is not working since I unlocked the damnloader. I have been nearly searching web for more than 10 hours yet no luck whatsoever to get back the X-Reality function. And then I found your thread and took me 2 more hours to find that Taiwan firmware and download it. Anyways to cut short, the whole process you have described works perfectly and Thankyou sooooo much once again for giving me my X-Reality back :good: :laugh: Now I can see .402 OTA in my notifications and gona try to update from there...
Good, I used this, I installed existenz 3.1.5 with bootloader unlocked and work it. I tried with envi-rom but doesn't work
Can i do this to recover locked bootloader? I unlocked it with no backup.
elchicodelbalcon said:
Can i do this to recover locked bootloader? I unlocked it with no backup.
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I unlocked it with no backup TA too.. And the answer is no, you can't recover TA DRM keys, I tried recover TA partition (I did backup before, with .55 locked), on 402 and 314 stock, and I can't recovery xreality only on custom roms
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I unlocked it with no backup TA too.. And the answer is no, you can't recover TA DRM keys, I tried recover TA partition (I did backup before, with .55 locked), on 402 and 314 stock, and I can't recovery xreality only on custom roms
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ahhh crap...... my current endeavor is a waste of time then....... oh well killed boredom i suppose
NicotineParasite said:
Hello there.. Well this is my first ever post on XDA and to be honest I just made an account to THANK YOU for your marvelous achievement regarding this Bootloader disease. I was on .314 with unlocked bootloader and custom recovery, everything was working fine untill I came to notice after a month that X-Reality is not working since I unlocked the damnloader. I have been nearly searching web for more than 10 hours yet no luck whatsoever to get back the X-Reality function. And then I found your thread and took me 2 more hours to find that Taiwan firmware and download it. Anyways to cut short, the whole process you have described works perfectly and Thankyou sooooo much once again for giving me my X-Reality back :good: :laugh: Now I can see .402 OTA in my notifications and gona try to update from there...
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Where did you find the taiwan .69 firmware? The link in the firmware thread is dead
HeartUnderBlade said:
Where did you find the taiwan .69 firmware? The link in the firmware thread is dead
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the second one on the list:
http://www.mrcrab.net/androidfirmware/D6503/Sony-Xperia-Z2-D6503.html
This solution works well however you will loose Xreality again if u flash another stock FW after flashing the Taiwan FW.
nivet5 said:
the second one on the list:
http://www.mrcrab.net/androidfirmware/D6503/Sony-Xperia-Z2-D6503.html
This solution works well however you will loose Xreality again if u flash another stock FW after flashing the Taiwan FW.
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Ahh, I see. So after flashing the TW firmware, you have to stick to using .69 or use a custom rom?
That sucks as I was hoping I could recover x-reality and flash to 4.4.4..
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FTF file :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2L7NOFCXWxwTm5DcUZOTmwxR2s/edit?usp=sharing
Mirror:
https://mega.co.nz/#!hpZyVLqT!hrGWdZJ9bTI3S0CiZB6FGvAwch-k6ZyJbOlBXip7gEA
(I tested this file - everything is OK)
Deodex patch :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2L7NOFCXWxwV0YxTENOTjlPbUU/edit?usp=sharing
(sorry for polish udater-script) (big thanks for RyokoN for Kamome tool) (I tested this file - everything is OK)
Root + XZDR (LB):
Stripped.ftf :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2L7NOFCXWxwN1dadWxkZnJaVkE/edit?usp=sharing
Flashable.zip :
https://mega.co.nz/#!xhQVyIYJ!wnRhOllVwi1Asbc2yzTh-qngCiCL21hXegECZICZpbE
(I tested this files - everything is OK)(Big thanks to [NUT])
Thanks for that, im gonna test and get back to let you guys know how it is (performance wise mostly)
Thanks!!!
Ftf, rooted flashable.zip, stripped.ftf will be available when sony repair bug on his pcc server (pcc downloading old software, not new and give a error in installation)
AndropaX said:
Ftf, rooted flashable.zip, stripped.ftf will be available when sony repair bug on his pcc server (pcc downloading old software, not new and give a error in installation)
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Correct, I have downloaded the supposed new version using Sony PC Companion, but is the old one, not 108.
Ok, i tested 108, from thread starter,and is really nice update overall.
Nice score in antutu, apps opening noticeably quicker,1-2 new apps for camera, wifi delay no longer exists.
Totally recommend to flash this.
:good::good::good::good::good::good:
Can I use the Root + XZDR (LB) package on an ulocked bootloader? And if yes, after updating it, can I relock bootloader using TA Backup?
dedei said:
Can I use the Root + XZDR (LB) package on an ulocked bootloader? And if yes, after updating it, can I relock bootloader using TA Backup?
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Yes, you can This software not including custom kernel :laugh:
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Yes, you can This software not including custom kernel :laugh:
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Thanks! Will try right now.
Tried the flashable zip, but it got stuck on the "Sony" logo. Left it for 30 minutes and nothing happened expect the phone getting very hot.
Flashed the FTF using Flashtool and that worked fine.
Thanks
pananza said:
Tried the flashable zip, but it got stuck on the "Sony" logo. Left it for 30 minutes and nothing happened expect the phone getting very hot.
Flashed the tft using Flashtool and that worked fine.
Thanks
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Make sure you are on .108 FW before flashing this
Also, you mean FTF not TFT
It stands for (F)lash(T)ool (F)ile
Silly question perhaps, but I'm still relatively new to the Android world and FTF flashing - I current have EURO-LTE_14.3.A.0.757 stock unbranded Central Europe on my Xperia Z1 C6903 (flashed back in April). Customization per secret menu shows R2C (1276-0875-R2C).
I see there are some ftfs up here for R1C and R3C but none for R2C - all Central Europe, so what is the difference between zone 1, 2 and 3?
Can I flash R1C to my phone, or do I have to wait for the rollout to reach me for the latest version? PCC is showing that I'm up to date, and I'm a bit scared to flash at the moment as PCC is acting up and refusing to create a backup of my phone...?? I don't muck about without a backup, ever.
I'm not rooted, bootloaded not unlocked (I'm still in warranty so won't be doing any of that until after my warranty expires) but I have flashed an unbranded stock rom to replace my branded rom (my service provider is a good 2-3 months behind with updates, very frustrating, nevermind the bloatware!)
Central europe 1 (1276-4318) is factory installed on devices for PL, CS and SK
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@AndropaX can you point me to a guide where explains how can i create my own Stripped.ftf and Flashable.zip with Root + XZDR please?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307311
You may use normal installed ubuntu with flashtool and this script or virtual-machine (not must this from nut)
Wysłane z mojej Xperii Z1 pod wodą przez fastboota
Flashing this through the flashtool won't format any of the Ex/internal memories right?
If you not mark wipe data before flashing in flashtool
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Sorry I've been out of the android scene since JB so I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with these files. Been trying to hold out for OTA update but it's certainly taking a long time so I'm looking to just flash another region FTF on my phone. Can someone point me to a guide or give me a summarized list of what I do with these files? I know I have to flash them using flashtool but not sure which one to use.
AndropaX said:
If you not mark wipe data before flashing in flashtool
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Too late lol. I've already lost everything on my internal SD. If only I've seen this before.
plz put ftf file in torrent download
Because "Whilst a minor amount of off-topic posting may be overlooked, the general rule is that your posts / threads must be relevant to the Forum / thread in which you are posting. ", I feel this needs it's own thread instead of this one oem-unlock-bootloader-preserving-drm, which was originally discussing DRM warranty.
I want to discuss if it is possible and how it would be done. It is not yet listed on Sony's webpage with phone and other devices which support unlock bootloader. I will try to root and unlock bootloader this weekend, I will try using the same method as for z3c.
i'm on a weekend trip and will try to root my z5c on sunday evening or monday. a smartphone without adaway, titanium backup etc. is crap.
feedback about your success would be nice.
M!tch said:
i'm on a weekend trip and will try to root my z5c on sunday evening or monday. a smartphone without adaway, titanium backup etc. is crap.
feedback about your success would be nice.
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For backup from my old Z3C i use with success Helim app
Hispanico
I need some help with this one. I was able to to do oem unlock but my phone reset when I started it again.
I am also tempted to flash the recovery with ClockWorkMod for Z3C but not without a way to revert it. Anyone got any ideas for how to do that?
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EDIT: I backed up the phone using adb.
Code:
adb backup -all -f c:\path\path\your_file.ab
And how to install Google USB drivers manually: http://visualgdb.com/KB/usbdebug-manual/
itaq said:
I need some help with this one. I was able to to do oem unlock but my phone reset when I started it again.
I am also tempted to flash the recovery with ClockWorkMod for Z3C but not without a way to revert it. Anyone got any ideas for how to do that?
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I don't know if you can do this in Xperias. But in Nexus devices you can boot (without flash) a recovery.
For instance:
fastboot boot Clockworkmod.img
However, I would just wait for an official custom recovery for the Z5C.
Sent from my Nexus 5
how did you get the oem code, since the device isn't listed on sony dev bootloader unlock side yet
Sony now lists the Z5 (not compact, but should apply the same way) on their unlocking
shafiq01 said:
how did you get the oem code, since the device isn't listed on sony dev bootloader unlock side yet
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As an FYI
Sony now lists the Z5 (not compact, but should apply the same way) on their unlocking site:
"To be able to unlock your Xperia Z5, prepare it by following these steps:
1.Go into Settings > About phone and tap seven times on Build number to enable developer options.
2.From Settings, go into Developer options and enable OEM unlocking"
So it looks like this is all that´s required, no more code requesting process like on previous devices. However, nothing specific mentioned on the DRM aspect.. I have checked the option, still had "myXperia" enabled and all was good. Also, have not seen a difference in Camera quality, but would not bet on it...
but did you root your z5c?
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but did you root your z5c?
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Nope, did not root it, would not know how... would depend on a guide/software posted somewhere here on XDA... And I am not brave enough to brick my phone just yet
M!tch said:
but did you root your z5c?
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I have not yet done it but as soon as they release a recovey ROM, I will try all the old things in case something might work.
shafiq01 said:
how did you get the oem code, since the device isn't listed on sony dev bootloader unlock side yet
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I just followed the guide for z3c, it accepted my IMEI. But as already stated, you can now unlock OEM for all z5 models. Here is the link: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/. I don't know if it worked because when I started my phone again, it rested to it's original state and I had restore from a backup.
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thesebastian said:
I don't know if you can do this in Xperias. But in Nexus devices you can boot (without flash) a recovery.
For instance:
fastboot boot Clockworkmod.img
However, I would just wait for an official custom recovery for the Z5C.
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I want to try this but as you said, I need a recovery ROM first.
I'm still new to the whole Sony Xperia world, please correct me if I am wrong but would not this be the place to look for ROMs? http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/supported_phones/
These are just the methods to enter the flash mode
Guys help please. When I check in service menu there is ,,bootloader unlockable: NO''
I need to have root. If I use this guide ( http://unlock-bootloader.net/how-to/unlock-bootloader-sony-xperia-z5-compact/ ) it will unlock bootloader? Also, there is NO in service menu but I have code from sony to unlock from their website/email. Help?
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michal89chz said:
Guys help please. When I check in service menu there is ,,bootloader unlockable: NO''
I need to have root. If I use this guide ( http://unlock-bootloader.net/how-to/unlock-bootloader-sony-xperia-z5-compact/ ) it will unlock bootloader? Also, there is NO in service menu but I have code from sony to unlock from their website/email. Help?
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If it says bootloader unlock allowed: NO there is absolutely nothing you can do to change it to bootloader unlock allowed:YES it's impossible. Only way is to change your z5 for another one that says bootloader unlock allowed: YES
Having a unlock code from sony won't make any difference either
Any chance for root with blocked bootloader in near future?
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michal89chz said:
Any chance for root with blocked bootloader in near future?
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That is something we are all hoping for! There'll be a way to root eventually. Just needs time.
michal89chz said:
Any chance for root with blocked bootloader in near future?
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Possibly but I don't see why anybody would want to do that, because you wouldn't be able to run TWRP, flash a different kernel or anything really.
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I need root for some aps.
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michal89chz said:
I need root for some aps.
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Me too... But I think the lollipop line is dead. The customization is horrible, extreme battery drain, etc. I hope, the Sony sw developers focus to the Marshmallow project.
The community finally made it. Here is a video on how to root (systemless) your Xperia Z5 smartphone running Android 7.0 Nougat! :highfive:
updated video tutorial for Z5/Z5C/Z5P
old video tutorial:
Further instructions and all the download links are in the video description.
FEEL FREE TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE BTW :good:
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...devices, which are running ANDROID 7.0 and have an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER
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You open multiple threads about Root on N. Please do not do that.
Provide all boot.img that users can use to get TWRP.
3 threads already exist about that..
sceryavuz said:
You open multiple threads about Root on N. Please do not do that.
Provide all boot.img that users can use to get TWRP.
3 threads already exist about that..
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done :good:
I addded the links to working boot images for each model and deleted the thread which was useless anyway, well I closed it, I don`t know how to delete it
This also works for E5823 (Xperia Z5 Compact)
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This also works for E5823 (Xperia Z5 Compact)
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No I am sorry
I only own a Z5 so I can't test but it won't work on Z5 Premium or Compact
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No I am sorry
I only own a Z5 so I can't test but it won't work on Z5 Premium or Compact
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No, haha I mean to say that it works on the Z5 Compact. I have the Z5 compact and tested it. It works great!
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No, haha I mean to say that it works on the Z5 Compact. I have the Z5 compact and tested it. It works great!
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Thug Life
@freaky2xd Maybe you could add a note that this gives you root, but only for apps/ mods etc that don't mess with the system partition?
This is more or less a temporary solution to have some root features on Nougat, but for full root and TWRP Recovery, we need to wait for a custom kernel.
Still thanks for the post and tutorial though.
Tested this myself on Z5 E6653 using your video tutorial that you posted the link of earlier on the original thread about this
Works fine, think its just worth mentioning that we dont have a (more or less) safe way to aquire root and TWRP yet
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No, haha I mean to say that it works on the Z5 Compact. I have the Z5 compact and tested it. It works great!
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Lol
I didn't know that z5 and z5 compact are that similiar... Which zips did you use?
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Lol
I didn't know that z5 and z5 compact are that similiar... Which zips did you use?
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Same zips, just used the kernel.sin from the Z5C firmware.
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Same zips, just used the kernel.sin from the Z5C firmware.
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nice :good:
koekoek91 said:
@freaky2xd Maybe you could add a note that this gives you root, but only for apps/ mods etc that don't mess with the system partition?
This is more or less a temporary solution to have some root features on Nougat, but for full root and TWRP Recovery, we need to wait for a custom kernel.
Still thanks for the post and tutorial though.
Tested this myself on Z5 E6653 using your video tutorial that you posted the link of earlier on the original thread about this
Works fine, think its just worth mentioning that we dont have a (more or less) safe way to aquire root and TWRP yet
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Hi to all.
I tried to follow the video and do the same steps but... The fastboot give me always the same message after the writing: FAILED (remote: Command not allowed).
I don't know if the problem is from the bootloader locked on unlocked. With the Android 7.0 Nougat, it's enought unlocked it on the developer's menù? Thanks to all for the help
Sandro14PRT said:
Hi to all.
I tried to follow the video and do the same steps but... The fastboot give me always the same message after the writing: FAILED (remote: Command not allowed).
I don't know if the problem is from the bootloader locked on unlocked. With the Android 7.0 Nougat, it's enought unlocked it on the developer's menù? Thanks to all for the help
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Go to developers option and enable OEM, then go https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Unlock your bootloader here
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Go to developers option and enable OEM, then go https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Unlock your bootloader here
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Ty Enes. But seem the problem for this phone is "Bootloader unlocker allowed: no". And seem this it impossible to change. It's a part of motherboard.
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Sandro14PRT said:
Ty Enes. But seem the problem for this phone is "Bootloader unlocker allowed: no". And seem this it impossible to change. It's a part of motherboard.
Porcodio
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Then only option is : sell that Z5 and get another one haha
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Then only option is : sell that Z5 and get another one haha
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I think so... It's the only solution.
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Hi guys, I need help. I didn't follow your tutorial but I hope you can help me out anyway. I'm trying to root my device (xperia z5 Android 7.0). Every time I tried I got bootloop and had to restore everything with xperia companion, which sucks. I get bootloop only when I try to install SuperSU on twrp. Now I got twrp via flashtool, don't know if that matters. Then I go to install and everything seems to be okay until I reboot into the system. Then I get bootloop. Any tips? Thank you so much
ofmoll said:
Hi guys, I need help. I didn't follow your tutorial but I hope you can help me out anyway. I'm trying to root my device (xperia z5 Android 7.0). Every time I tried I got bootloop and had to restore everything with xperia companion, which sucks. I get bootloop only when I try to install SuperSU on twrp. Now I got twrp via flashtool, don't know if that matters. Then I go to install and everything seems to be okay until I reboot into the system. Then I get bootloop. Any tips? Thank you so much
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Read and apply : https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/ftf-e6603-33-53-83-google-drive-patched-t3581463
Use magisk for root.