Is this Android 4.4.4 to SGP521?
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Exciting!
Yes, it is 4.4.4, and it will bring us the new Z3 UI, and some Z3 features.
Bird40 said:
Is this Android 4.4.4 to SGP521?
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Sure you are not being a bit previous? My Z2 is SGP512, not SGP521! Hope you are right though
UPDATE: Doh! Just realized that both are valid
Very good news
Finally!
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The rumour-mill has gone scarily quiet.. I don't understand why, having subscribed to a "premium" product, we don't get "premium" service. Anyone prepared to stir the pot and get the rumours going again?
pdes said:
The rumour-mill has gone scarily quiet.. I don't understand why, having subscribed to a "premium" product, we don't get "premium" service. Anyone prepared to stir the pot and get the rumours going again?
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Ok, try this one. They're not going to push the 4.4.4 and will go straight to 5L next year
New version
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Has anyone been able to update? Mine just failes
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Installed and working properly, we only need to root :good:
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yes, i already got it, any one has recovery?
I managed to install it with dual recovery but I am having issues on mounting the system. Does anyone know how to?
chesterr said:
I managed to install it with dual recovery but I am having issues on mounting the system. Does anyone know how to?
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But it is compatible? Now try but could
So, what do you guys think about this update? Is it really worth it? Curious to know.
The biggest reason for me to change was to get Remote Play to link with my PS4. Also, the applications button is now shifted to the middle of the bottom edge. Other than that, I haven't noticed any huge changes that blew me away.
Remote Play is pretty cool though, tried it out for a little bit last night and it was good enough to play Call of Duty campaign mode.
chesterr said:
I managed to install it with dual recovery but I am having issues on mounting the system. Does anyone know how to?
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Need to modify the kernel ramdisk to make it insecure.
Moscow Desire said:
Need to modify the kernel ramdisk to make it insecure.
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Yea it did ask me about ramdisk btw, guess I'm just gonna wait till PRF Creator tool to be updated,
chesterr said:
Yea it did ask me about ramdisk btw, guess I'm just gonna wait till PRF Creator tool to be updated,
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Well, technically, it's not such a big deal, to swap kernels/ramdisk with an unlocked bootloader. It's a simple edit. But, at this point, it would mean unlocking bootloader, and losing DRM keys (still not sure what functions besides some lost advanced camera functions, not that anybody uses the camera anyhow except for skype).
Under the old rooting, it used an exploit to modify ramdisk, (and install the necessary apps), without unlocking bootloader via an exploit.
As for me, I will wait a couple weeks and see if there's a new exploit. If not, well, I will do the above method.
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Well, technically, it's not such a big deal, to swap kernels/ramdisk with an unlocked bootloader. It's a simple edit. But, at this point, it would mean unlocking bootloader, and losing DRM keys (still not sure what functions besides some lost advanced camera functions, not that anybody uses the camera anyhow except for skype).
Under the old rooting, it used an exploit to modify ramdisk, (and install the necessary apps), without unlocking bootloader via an exploit.
As for me, I will wait a couple weeks and see if there's a new exploit. If not, well, I will do the above method.
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Basically DRM keys are used to see if you have unlocked the device (in the past). So mainly for Sony to check if your warranty is still valid.
There is a tool that will backup your DRM keys though, and can restore it too. You just need root for that (just downgrade, root, backup keys and upgrade again) Just Google Xperia DRM backup and you're bound to find out
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New Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53417970
Root sticks on reboot as well as rom is now deodexed
Okay now that the z1s has been rooted what are we going to do?
Step one i suggest that you back up your TA partition using this method either one works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2781109
Step two use @jcase method for root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53407127&postcount=1004
Step three use @[NUT] dual recovery for z1 locked boatloaders
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647487
All I need now is system write protection. I'm not flashing any roms, it's easy to brick with Sony.
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So you are in the same boat have you debloated the rom or added xposed firmware?
epsix said:
All I need now is system write protection. I'm not flashing any roms, it's easy to brick with Sony.
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i have debloated+xposed
u think its safe to add the kill_ric.sh commands to boot?
after running kill_ric.sh i can do what i please with /system
Ive got xposed also i was looking into getting a custom rom might be able to get one that runs it on every boot. And from my understanding we cant use KK until we either unlock the bootloader or have a compatible kk kernal.
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Ive got xposed also i was looking into getting a custom rom might be able to get one that runs it on every boot. And from my understanding we cant use KK until we either unlock the bootloader or have a compatible kk kernal.
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we can't shove it into an init script? or call the script via init. since we have SU.. i know we have options for using startup scripts. but i wonder if its early enough. well i already know i won't sleep so ill see lol .....
a command similar to what this does would work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2641227
There has to be a way since certain z1 roms work with locked boatloads using a stock kernel. O I am with you I'll also be up all night.
Good to see you guys are willing to be up all night for this, unfortunately almost all the Z2 developers had "vanished" (sleeping, offline or not reading) since the root exploit became known... we're still waiting for a working root toolkit. Nice to see that something is moving here though
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All I need now is system write protection. I'm not flashing any roms, it's easy to brick with Sony.
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Run kill_ric.sh at boot
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Good to see you guys are willing to be up all night for this, unfortunately almost all the Z2 developers had "vanished" (sleeping, offline or not reading) since the root exploit became known... we're still waiting for a working root toolkit. Nice to see that something is moving here though
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Run my z1s exploit, if it works the phone will crash, if it doesnt crash, its not going to work. If it crashes, let me know.
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Okay now that the z1s has been rooted what are we going to do?
Step one i suggest that you back up your TA partition using this method either one works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2781109
Step two use @jcase method for root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53407127&postcount=1004
Step three use @[NUT] dual recovery for z1 locked boatloaders
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647487
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My root doesnt touch the TA partition, they can root, then just dd the partition. No point in adding in a step
Yes, TA partition only needs to be backed up if you are going to unlock the bootloader. Which I still believe can not be done on the Z1S
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Run my z1s exploit, if it works the phone will crash, if it doesnt crash, its not going to work. If it crashes, let me know.
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Tried it, usb debugging restarted but nothing else happened. But we found something on the Z2, just finishing up with DooMLorD to enable system remount on boot and will be ready to roll!
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Tried it, usb debugging restarted but nothing else happened. But we found something on the Z2, just finishing up with DooMLorD to enable system remount on boot and will be ready to roll!
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The z2 exploit uses the same vuln as this (and my Motorola Pie exploit). Only difference is the public disclosure didn't contain how I was exploiting it. I don't think we can target the same process on the z2, would need to mount a different attack using the same vuln (like they did)
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The z2 exploit uses the same vuln as this (and my Motorola Pie exploit). Only difference is the public disclosure didn't contain how I was exploiting it. I don't think we can target the same process on the z2, would need to mount a different attack using the same vuln (like they did)
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I thought so
We are good to go here on the z1s
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53417970
Now I would just like to know which Xposed modules are okay to use.
Can we install audio mods for the international z1? Like for example viper4android
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Now I would just like to know which Xposed modules are okay to use.
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LaosPerson said:
Can we install audio mods for the international z1? Like for example viper4android
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I'm curious if anyone has tried messing with Xposed modules and any audio mods? Maybe we can get a list of what works and doesn't
I can't seem to get viper audio to work. It's installed and enabled but not processing
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HI @all,
now that we have a FW for the device - is root possible?
All known root methods are not working.
BR
UserX10
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Solved -> Thanks you DooMLoRD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...58xx-cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-7-root-t2890231
Delete.
Jeez.
People haven't even got their hands on the phone yet...
Be patient
Anyone wanna try Framaroot?
http://framaroot.net/index.html
framaroot does not work ...
Ok because I saw it posted on this blog and thought it would work. Strange!
plisk3n said:
Ok because I saw it posted on this blog and thought it would work. Strange!
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Well, it says "tested on device" and is from 9/4, before the device was even unavailable. I'd be careful that apk isn't something more.
CollinsJ said:
Well, it says "tested on device" and is from 9/4, before the device was even unavailable. I'd be careful that apk isn't something more.
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Yeah that's also the reason why I decided not to download it, I'll just wait till someone @ XDA finds a way to root the device. It's not like we'll die because our device isn't rooted for x weeks/months.
Weeks/months?! I would die! It's been a day and the amount of things I can't do is driving me nuts!
If you have an unlocked boot loader see what I say at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55709585. If you don't I think you'll be waiting for a while - someone needs to find an exploit and write the app/code needed to exploit it. This has become increasingly hard as Android has become more secure - before Towelroot AFAIK the Z1/Z2 was not rootable for a long time. You'd probably be waiting a similar length of time for the next big root exploit.
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If you have an unlocked boot loader see what I say at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55709585. If you don't I think you'll be waiting for a while - someone needs to find an exploit and write the app/code needed to exploit it. This has become increasingly hard as Android has become more secure - before Towelroot AFAIK the Z1/Z2 was not rootable for a long time. You'd probably be waiting a similar length of time for the next big root exploit.
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Would it not be helpful to contact Sony themselves? They're increasingly developer friendly, these days. Maybe they'd be willing to offer pointers to root app developers?
mudnightoil said:
Would it not be helpful to contact Sony themselves? They're increasingly developer friendly, these days. Maybe they'd be willing to offer pointers to root app developers?
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Well I know people at Sony and long story short: if you want root unlock the boot loader. Its as simple as that. You have to understand that while a root exploit looks nice to tinkerers its also a serious security issue which must be fixed - that is why many root solutions also patch the exploit they use after using it.
Does unlocking the bootloader require wiping the phone? I know this is required on the nexus phones. If it requires wipe then its the very first thing I'm doing once I get the phone out of the box.
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Well I know people at Sony and long story short: if you want root unlock the boot loader. Its as simple as that. You have to understand that while a root exploit looks nice to tinkerers its also a serious security issue which must be fixed - that is why many root solutions also patch the exploit they use after using it.
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I'm aware of this ... but on the one hand being one of the few if only manufacturers to provide official unlocking for the bootloaders (with the obvious intention of spurring development etc), but on the other actively closing non-simple (i.e. ones requiring a dedicated program) root 'exploits' would seem a little at odds. Is it really that black and white? You'd think it might be in their interests to provide an official complex / secure rooting method.
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Does unlocking the bootloader require wiping the phone? I know this is required on the nexus phones. If it requires wipe then its the very first thing I'm doing once I get the phone out of the box.
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Yes. It will wipe everything AFAIK - double check with the website.
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I'm aware of this ... but on the one hand being one of the few if only manufacturers to provide official unlocking for the bootloaders (with the obvious intention of spurring development etc), but on the other actively closing non-simple (i.e. ones requiring a dedicated program) root 'exploits' would seem a little at odds. Is it really that black and white? You'd think it might be in their interests to provide an official complex / secure rooting method.
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Your statements contradict themselves. Rooting without unlocking the bootloader needs a security flaw. How can any method which leaves a security hole be secure?
Bootloader unlocking gets around this by letting you control the boot partition of the device so you can disable the "security barrier" that android provides. This is a choice you are explicitly making which is why it is the only "secure" way to root.
Does towelroot work?
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Does towelroot work?
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Unfortunately Towelroot does not work.
I've read some people saying that unlocking the bootloader causes you to lose your DRM keys which apparently would affect software/ camera issues?
Can anyone verify this?
tacocats said:
I've read some people saying that unlocking the bootloader causes you to lose your DRM keys which apparently would affect software/ camera issues?
Can anyone verify this?
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This is very true. On the z1c I neglected to back up the TA partition. And apparently lost native mirror cast and some camera features when I rolled the device back to stock.
Back up your TA partition before unlocking BL.
dillalade said:
This is very true. On the z1c I neglected to back up the TA partition. And apparently lost native mirror cast and some camera features when I rolled the device back to stock.
Back up your TA partition before unlocking BL.
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Any idea how this could be done?
Hey guys, just a quick thread.
I think this phone needs more LB support. Has anyone even tried a bypass method for us with LB to be able to flash custom kernels? I know back when I had a Bell Motorola Atrix there was a hack that gave us the ability to unlock our bootloaders. Why aren't we trying to find one for this phone?
I understand that those with LB can't use the official method for unlocking the bootloader, but is there not a hack we could work towards? Has anyone even tried to unlock the LB Xperia Z2? There must be a way.
Besides that, I also think it would be good to have more LB support in android development. For example a CM11 that can be used on LB devices. I'm currently running Miui 4.4.4 and it supports both LB and UB.
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Thats how we know its hard
Maybe someone else with different ideas can but i know a decent amount of people cant.
Atleast that we tried
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The best way to support LB is to have a rom version that uses the stock kernel. Hopefully this is what happens moving forward with the release of a sony lollipop update.
Magnetox said:
Hey guys, just a quick thread.
I think this phone needs more LB support. Has anyone even tried a bypass method for us with LB to be able to flash custom kernels? I know back when I had a Bell Motorola Atrix there was a hack that gave us the ability to unlock our bootloaders. Why aren't we trying to find one for this phone?
I understand that those with LB can't use the official method for unlocking the bootloader, but is there not a hack we could work towards? Has anyone even tried to unlock the LB Xperia Z2? There must be a way.
Besides that, I also think it would be good to have more LB support in android development. For example a CM11 that can be used on LB devices. I'm currently running Miui 4.4.4 and it supports both LB and UB.
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I think I saw from some other threads that the reason why we can't work towards unlocking non-unlockable bootloaders is because we need to break sony encryption or something like that?
I don't know, sorry.
We are at the peak of Locked Bootloader Support.
We cant do anything more unless someone wants to spend so much time to do so.
Cracking sonys bootloader encryption results essentialy in an unlocked bootloader hence thats somewhat pointless
We cant unlock a non unlockable Xperia unless as said the encryption is cracked
And sonys encryption is almost FBI level and it may even vary per Z2
Cm11/12 on locked bootloader is possible but its extremly complicated and setting up a rom like such on LB is complicated too
You have to root your device, install a custom kernel to the fotakernel given that its not bound by the bootloader then we have to make a modified rom which reboots the fotakernel then the custom rom that matches
Envious_Data said:
You have to root your device, install a custom kernel to the fotakernel given that its not bound by the bootloader then we have to make a modified rom which reboots the fotakernel then the custom rom that matches
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Currently rooted with recovery on miui v5 android vers 4.4.4. Where is this custom kernel for LB, and why has it not been implemented yet in such a fashion?
Magnetox said:
Currently rooted with recovery on miui v5 android vers 4.4.4. Where is this custom kernel for LB, and why has it not been implemented yet in such a fashion?
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This is EXTREMLY HARD TO DO. I doubt anyone has the Patience or time to try this
Its possible via this method.
Envious_Data said:
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This is EXTREMLY HARD TO DO. I doubt anyone has the Patience or time to try this
Its possible via this method.
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Best to wait for OTA lollipop update then?
If it were standardized, say if CM11/12 took on the responsibility of releasing a LB rom, would it not make the process easier for everyone else?
Just do the same as me, sell the phone and buy another brand like motorola or something like that.
But nobody wants a Z2, hard to sell as hell.
avercros said:
Just do the same as me, sell the phone and buy another brand like motorola or something like that.
But nobody wants a Z2, hard to sell as hell.
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Or just do your research and don't get a locked device.
Actually I think it shouldn't be too difficult to install cm11/12 on LB. There is a method which has worked now for some months on the Xperia SP which let you run any ROM on the stock kernel. I think these modified for LB ROMs load a custom ramdisk at a late point in the boot process. I'm not familiar with the way it works but I guess with some reasonable work amount it might be doable for the Z2 too. If someone is willing to try to port it pm me, I can provide you with the usernames of the people who made it on the XSP.
o0 Matt 0o said:
Or just do your research and don't get a locked device.
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Yep, you are right.
Mine was a gift, and I'm not totally happy with this phone.
o0 Matt 0o said:
Or just do your research and don't get a locked device.
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Or actually solve the problem instead of avoiding it.
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Or actually solve the problem instead of avoiding it.
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Your saying it like something can be done about it.
Sorry but a non unlockable bootloader would need some devs as good as the FBI
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Or actually solve the problem instead of avoiding it.
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The easiest way is to change your phone to an unlock BL allowed: yes one.
If it was easy to run custom kernels on a LB , having an UB or LB would be practically the same...
I also have an unlockable phone, but it's my own fault for not researching better before buying the phone. i never had sony phones before, i should have researched more. Since the security of the z2 is very high i'm not expecting to run customs kernels anytime soon, if i ever need it it'll try to sell my phone and buy an unlocked one...
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Actually I think it shouldn't be too difficult to install cm11/12 on LB. There is a method which has worked now for some months on the Xperia SP which let you run any ROM on the stock kernel. I think these modified for LB ROMs load a custom ramdisk at a late point in the boot process. I'm not familiar with the way it works but I guess with some reasonable work amount it might be doable for the Z2 too. If someone is willing to try to port it pm me, I can provide you with the usernames of the people who made it on the XSP.
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So what about this? Why not just give it a shot for CM11/12?
As I said previously I'm currently running Miui on 4.4.4 and it gives you an option for locked or unlocked bootloader in the Aroma installer.
Magnetox said:
So what about this? Why not just give it a shot for CM11/12?
As I said previously I'm currently running Miui on 4.4.4 and it gives you an option for locked or unlocked bootloader in the Aroma installer.
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miui is stock based hence why it works on LB
Its extremly hard to get any custom kernel to run on a device to have it work on LB as said its pointless bugging people about it.
ptmaniac said:
The easiest way is to change your phone to an unlock BL allowed: yes one.
If it was easy to run custom kernels on a LB , having an UB or LB would be practically the same...
I also have an unlockable phone, but it's my own fault for not researching better before buying the phone. i never had sony phones before, i should have researched more. Since the security of the z2 is very high i'm not expecting to run customs kernels anytime soon, if i ever need it it'll try to sell my phone and buy an unlocked one...
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Oliver and letama are rhe ones behind CM10 for Xperia S
Is far as i know they have a smaller custom kernel in /system Most of the rom uses the stock kernel i think.
Envious_Data said:
miui is stock based hence why it works on LB
Its extremly hard to get any custom kernel to run on a device to have it work on LB as said its pointless bugging people about it.
Oliver and letama are rhe ones behind CM10 for Xperia S
Is far as i know they have a smaller custom kernel in /system Most of the rom uses the stock kernel i think.
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Extremely hard, sure. Has anyone actually tried? Have you tried?
That's what this thread is about.
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Extremely hard, sure. Has anyone actually tried? Have you tried?
That's what this thread is about.
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Thats how we know its hard
Maybe someone else with different ideas can but i know a decent amount of people cant.
Atleast that we tried
Envious_Data said:
Thats how we know its hard
Maybe someone else with different ideas can but i know a decent amount of people cant.
Atleast that we tried
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Ok. I'll be waiting for the official lollipop update + kernel for cool roms. Fingers crossed that someone cracks the sony code as well.
Cheers.
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Ok. I'll be waiting for the official lollipop update + kernel for cool roms. Fingers crossed that someone cracks the sony code as well.
Cheers.
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I think 42 years of brute force testing is how long it should take i thinm.
Unless someone can get a lucky catch.
Hah, well hopefully people support LB by including a stock kernel version for all roms (especially with release of official lollipop stock kernel --soon?--).
I've had this phone a little while now and I'm itching to root it. There's nothing wrong with it, I just really want to get into the code and do some modding. But there doesn't seem to be any root solution available right now.
So I thought I'd start this thread so we could discuss any rooting tips and ideas you all might have.
First I should probably mention all the potentially dodgy rooting solutions out there. Google "root xa1" and you get many results that offer methods to gain root access on our phone.
I confess I haven't tried any of them but that's because they all look suspicious. Some were written before the phone launched, some require you to download unknown software (I'll keep my PC virus-free, thanks), some even go so far as to feature a fake comment section with people saying it works.
I have no desire to stick malware on either my PC or my phone so I'm steering well clear of those.
The XZs launched at the same time as the XA1 and there seems to be a solution available for that. This is a thread by @zlRampageSlz with details: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/how-to/tutorial-step-step-guide-to-gain-root-t3612624
It looks like the best solution is to unlock the bootloader (making sure to back up your TA partition first!), flash a modified kernel (otherwise the camera takes green pictures), flash a recovery image and then flash Magisk.
Where do we get this modified kernel? Where do we get the recovery image?
I have no idea, sadly. This is all way beyond my area of expertise. I'm a themer, not a developer.
But if anybody knows better than me, please post here.
This is a great phone, let's work together so we can get it modded!
Ticklefish said:
I've had this phone a little while now and I'm itching to root it. There's nothing wrong with it, I just really want to get into the code and do some modding. But there doesn't seem to be any root solution available right now.
So I thought I'd start this thread so we could discuss any rooting tips and ideas you all might have.
First I should probably mention all the potentially dodgy rooting solutions out there. Google "root xa1" and you get many results that offer methods to gain root access on our phone.
I confess I haven't tried any of them but that's because they all look suspicious. Some were written before the phone launched, some require you to download unknown software (I'll keep my PC virus-free, thanks), some even go so far as to feature a fake comment section with people saying it works.
I have no desire to stick malware on either my PC or my phone so I'm steering well clear of those.
The XZs launched at the same time as the XA1 and there seems to be a solution available for that. This is a thread by @zlRampageSlz with details: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/how-to/tutorial-step-step-guide-to-gain-root-t3612624
It looks like the best solution is to unlock the bootloader (making sure to back up your TA partition first!), flash a modified kernel (otherwise the camera takes green pictures), flash a recovery image and then flash Magisk.
Where do we get this modified kernel? Where do we get the recovery image?
I have no idea, sadly. This is all way beyond my area of expertise. I'm a themer, not a developer.
But if anybody knows better than me, please post here.
This is a great phone, let's work together so we can get it modded!
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First of all thank you so much for your awesome tool "Tickle My Android" which i really like it (Y).
i'm about to get XA1 Ultra so sure i'm so curious about root also but i'll try to make it clear,
simply, don't waste your time searching for a root tool because it's impossible to have root without modifying kernel, so, 100% all of these tools are just malware !
in the new devices there's something calls DM-Verity which is a check tool and that means any modification to /system will leads to bootloop,
so DM-Verity must be disabled ( through kernel of course ) & any mess with kernel means you have to unlock bootloader.
another thing, Sony ric which is prevent mounting system, so, any modification must be through recovery or it will leads to bootloop also, so we must also disable it.
fortunately on my xperia z2 there is no DM-Verity and there's a module to disable sony ric through recovery so root was possible without unlocking bootloader but starting from xperia z3+ DM-Verity appeared !
so now root is impossible without unlocking bootloader ( which means losing drm keys forever if you didn't back it up ).
i downloaded the firmware for xa1 ultra through xperiafirm and i unpacked the kernel and tried with these tools to see how its going on:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...oot-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/poc-real-trim-instead-drm-fix-t3552893
the first one was hanging and i didn't get any information & the second one to be able to use it then you must put your ta.img ( your ta backup ) inside the folder,
i used my z2 ta.img as a test to see the process and the result was pretty good !
i successful disabled DM-Verity and there's no sony ric !!!!! but it's also still not safe and needs to be confirmed because maybe there's a bad surprise which is not clear yet, maybe something like sony ric but new !
so, if it's only the ****ty DM-Verity it's easy to disable it even away from this tool because we can't use it without ta.img, maybe by any script or unpacking kernel and modify it then repacking it this is not a problem at all & after that MAYBE we can flash supersu or magisk via ADB since there's no recovery yet ( completely not sure about this so it needs to be confirmed ) & in this case the choice is between root or drm features but at least root has been achieved.
so now, we need something like this to be able to backup ta without root and after that no problem of unlocking bootloader:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
or if it's not possible at this moment to backup ta without root then at least we need something like this to be able to to reactivate drm features such as camera denoise and x-reality...etc:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
or
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/sony-credentials-restore-unlocking-t3296383
or the worst choice...root without drm & waiting for a fix like those above !
anyway, root is not easy like before but it's still possible after all, i tried to clarify everything as much as i can and i hope there's a solution soon !
@munjeni we need your help bro, please if you have free time have a look, i uploaded the kernel for xa1 ultra so try to tell us how it's going on & what is new !
https://www.mediafire.com/?bc63fgjw99r785d
good luck for everyone .
As my Z5 compact was broken, I bought the XA1. I didn't remember, how awful an unrooted phone is - So I am also waiting and would be very interested to be informed.
BR
Sopur
Did anyone tried this?
https://www.oneclickroot.com/sony/sony-xperia-xa1/
chauhanjayc said:
Did anyone tried this?
https://www.oneclickroot.com/sony/sony-xperia-xa1/
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I haven't, personally. Every mention of it I can find just looks like an advert. And I'm not paying for something that might not work and might do something horrible to my phone.
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Ticklefish said:
I haven't, personally. Every mention of it I can find just looks like an advert. And I'm not paying for something that might not work and might do something horrible to my phone.
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Its free
chauhanjayc said:
Its free
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One Click Root does not work at the moment :crying:
kpfreak said:
One Click Root does not work at the moment :crying:
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Uffffd
Let wait till next exploit.
chauhanjayc said:
Uffffd
Let wait till next exploit.
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I'm sure it's only a matter of time.
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bought this phone to replace my oppo. i can't wait for root abilities to be made
Bought this phone to replace my old Xiaomi. It's a good, powerful phone. Hope to see root appear for it soon. Personally for me, I'm one of those people who will only root a phone once it gets slow (the warranty expires). So as much as I'm reluctant to root my phone now, I'll hold out and see what wonderful developments appear on this thread.
Given the XA1 (I have the XA1 not the XA1 Ultra, I believe they are different) runs a Mediatek processor, I'm inclined to see something along the lines of a MT Flash Tool being used. Correct me if I'm wrong but I've only had successful flashes and roots with Qualcomm processors. The last device I had with a Mediatek processor (Lenovo A8-50 A5500H, MT8382) bricked on me horribly and I had to throw it away :crying:.
Meh. Hope we'll see awesomeness come soon from here. I'm still pretty new to XDA, looks like an awesome community
MINGXXIE said:
Bought this phone to replace my old Xiaomi. It's a good, powerful phone. Hope to see root appear for it soon. Personally for me, I'm one of those people who will only root a phone once it gets slow (the warranty expires). So as much as I'm reluctant to root my phone now, I'll hold out and see what wonderful developments appear on this thread.
Given the XA1 (I have the XA1 not the XA1 Ultra, I believe they are different) runs a Mediatek processor, I'm inclined to see something along the lines of a MT Flash Tool being used. Correct me if I'm wrong but I've only had successful flashes and roots with Qualcomm processors. The last device I had with a Mediatek processor (Lenovo A8-50 A5500H, MT8382) bricked on me horribly and I had to throw it away :crying:.
Meh. Hope we'll see awesomeness come soon from here. I'm still pretty new to XDA, looks like an awesome community
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from what i've seen on sony's support page, they've made their own flash tool to flash stock roms to your phone with in case of events like bricking
diosdetiempo said:
from what i've seen on sony's support page, they've made their own flash tool to flash stock roms to your phone with in case of events like bricking
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Is it? That's wonderful, shall go check it out
Seems like the ultra version has gotten it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xa1-ultra/development/g3221-built-sources-t3622886
diosdetiempo said:
Seems like the ultra version has gotten it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xa1-ultra/development/g3221-built-sources-t3622886
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Cool. I wonder if they can help with our device..
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Hi. Wondered if I could ask advice. When trying to unlock bootloader using Sony website via a code. After entering the command with the code it says command not allowed, any ideas?
arienwalsall72 said:
Hi. Wondered if I could ask advice. When trying to unlock bootloader using Sony website via a code. After entering the command with the code it says command not allowed, any ideas?
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I don't know, sorry. Did you definitely enter the right code?
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Ticklefish said:
I don't know, sorry. Did you definitely enter the right code?
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Yes. It gives the full command with the code on the Sony website. So I copied and pasted it from there. It does say on the phone in the service menu under bootloader unlock able = no. But says yes on the Sony website so not sure
arienwalsall72 said:
Yes. It gives the full command with the code on the Sony website. So I copied and pasted it from there. It does say on the phone in the service menu under bootloader unlock able = no. But says yes on the Sony website so not sure
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if it says no on your phone then you're not able to
arienwalsall72 said:
Yes. It gives the full command with the code on the Sony website. So I copied and pasted it from there. It does say on the phone in the service menu under bootloader unlock able = no. But says yes on the Sony website so not sure
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Go to Settings > About Phone.
Tap on Build Number until you get a toast notification that says you're a developer.
You should now be able to access Developer Options in Settings.
Go inside Developer Options then toggle OEM unlocking. Make sure it's on.
The code you get from the website should work now.
Update to newest fw, unlock bootloader, , flash this boot and this recovery
When that's done you can flash either su, magisk via TWRP to get root.
Let us know how it goes!
I didn't think Sony had updated their website to support this device for unlocking yet?
alexp999 said:
I didn't think Sony had updated their website to support this device for unlocking yet?
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With the Sony XZs you could just pick Sony XZ.
FartyParty said:
With the Sony XZs you could just pick Sony XZ.
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They share the same chipset/platform though. The only difference is the camera.
The XZP is the first Sony with the SD835.
alexp999 said:
They share the same chipset/platform though. The only difference is the camera.
The XZP is the first Sony with the SD835.
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Duh, I'm dumb!
I guess we have to wait then.
I just hope for a root method without unlocking the bootloader
xshunin said:
I just hope for a root method without unlocking the bootloader
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No, that won't happen.
FartyParty said:
No, that won't happen.
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Don't we just have to wait for an exploit?
I tried out my luck unlocking XZ Premium bootloader using older Sony XZ from the list, and I made it
xttp://i64.tinypic.com/2pshxu1.png
But I can't find suitable custom recovery to work with XZ Premium
twrp-3.1.1-0-kagura.img (TWRP for the old XZ) didn't work (using 'fastboot boot twrp-3.1.1-0-kagura.img' command without flashing it).
kemod said:
I tried out my luck unlocking XZ Premium bootloader using older Sony XZ from the list, and I made it
xttp://i64.tinypic.com/2pshxu1.png
But I can't find suitable custom recovery to work with XZ Premium
twrp-3.1.1-0-kagura.img (TWRP for the old XZ) didn't work (using 'fastboot boot twrp-3.1.1-0-kagura.img' command without flashing it).
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You've unlocked your BL without backing up your TA? You know that you lost your DRM keys?
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It looks like something good is coming soon:
https://kernel.andro.plus/yoshino.html
https://github.com/AndroPlus-org/android-kernel-sony-msm8998
schickel said:
You've unlocked your BL without backing up your TA? You know that you lost your DRM keys?
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Err...I don't know if I really need it (or know much about it). I guess it has something to do with Sony proprietary app, music, etc?
If yes, I don't think I really care about it. I don't even have the intention to relock the bootloader...I guess.
kemod said:
I tried out my luck unlocking XZ Premium bootloader using older Sony XZ from the list, and I made it
xttp://i64.tinypic.com/2pshxu1.png
But I can't find suitable custom recovery to work with XZ Premium
twrp-3.1.1-0-kagura.img (TWRP for the old XZ) didn't work (using 'fastboot boot twrp-3.1.1-0-kagura.img' command without flashing it).
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You're awesome! Thanks for sharing this.
Have you tried twrp-3.0.2-4-kagura.img instead? That always worked for me.
kemod said:
Err...I don't know if I really need it (or know much about it). I guess it has something to do with Sony proprietary app, music, etc?
If yes, I don't think I really care about it. I don't even have the intention to relock the bootloader...I guess.
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Same here, I don't care about the keys at all since I don't have intentions to relock bootloader and I don't care about the warranty.
I have no desire to wait for them to update tabackup tool .
kemod said:
Err...I don't know if I really need it (or know much about it). I guess it has something to do with Sony proprietary app, music, etc?
If yes, I don't think I really care about it. I don't even have the intention to relock the bootloader...I guess.
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and @FartyParty
It's not only about proprietary apps. It's about advanced functions for both camera and music. There will be no noise canceling and other algorithms that make the backbone of decent looking pics and videos. That's why everyone is freaked about the TA backup. They're unique and cannot be used from another XZp. Relocking the BL won't do a thing since those keys are buh-bye forever. I for once bought this beauty for the looks, camera, and music (-ish), but I'll miss Xposed FW like crazy (hopefully we'll have xposed for N soon).
Best thing to do now is to wait for a custom kernel that restores those functions - it's just around the corner.
sorry for spamming the forum - got bored at work. still - DRM functionality is pretty important.
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and @FartyParty
It's not only about proprietary apps. It's about advanced functions for both camera and music. There will be no noise canceling and other algorithms that make the backbone of decent looking pics and videos. That's why everyone is freaked about the TA backup. They're unique and cannot be used from another XZp. Relocking the BL won't do a thing since those keys are buh-bye forever. I for once bought this beauty for the looks, camera, and music (-ish), but I'll miss Xposed FW like crazy (hopefully we'll have xposed for N soon).
Best thing to do now is to wait for a custom kernel that restores those functions - it's just around the corner.
sorry for spamming the forum - got bored at work. still - DRM functionality is pretty important.
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I am fully aware what losing the drm-keys does and I simply do not care about it, since you can simply apply the drm-fix and be on your way.
When I got my XZs I rooted it instantly, applied the drm-fix and continued as normal.
For me, root is always #1 and I'm more than happy to lose the drm-keys to get it.
FartyParty said:
I am fully aware what losing the drm-keys does and I simply do not care about it, since you can simply apply the drm-fix and be on your way.
When I got my XZs I rooted it instantly, applied the drm-fix and continued as normal.
For me, root is always #1 and I'm more than happy to lose the drm-keys to get it.
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Totally agree.. I now found out there is a DRM fix. I thought it would take some time. I'm one day away from my XZp
FartyParty said:
Have you tried twrp-3.0.2-4-kagura.img instead? That always worked for me..
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Tried 3.0.2-0, 3.0.2-4, 3.1.0-0, 3.1.1-0 kaguras, still no luck via 'fastboot boot <recoveryfilename>'
How about you? Have you unlocked your bootloader yet? Have you found a custom recovery that works? I really really want to root this device.
FartyParty said:
I am fully aware what losing the drm-keys does and I simply do not care about it, since you can simply apply the drm-fix and be on your way.....
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Well I on the other hand didn't know that
It's been a while since my last Xperia and this is ridiculous, to lose essential features that makes it different to other phone just from unlocking the bootloader? Seriously?
kemod said:
Tried 3.0.2-0, 3.0.2-4, 3.1.0-0, 3.1.1-0 kaguras, still no luck via 'fastboot boot <recoveryfilename>'
Well I on the other hand didn't know that
It's been a while since my last Xperia and this is ridiculous, to lose essential features that makes it different to other phone just from unlocking the bootloader? Seriously?
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He tagged me so had to reply.
It's not really ridiculous at all. It's a choice you make. Either you keep it locked and use it without root or you unlock it.
With the drm-fix you don't really lose the features.
And not yet but I will as soon as I get my second pink .
I'm screwed....just took a photo to look how bad the result would be after bootloader unlock and it's just the worst experience ever.
No photo could be taken, all shots just gave me literally full blank green picture (no picture at all!). Video works normally I think...
Oh my....what did I just do
kemod said:
I'm screwed....just took a photo to look how bad the result would be after bootloader unlock and it's just the worst experience ever.
No photo could be taken, all shots just gave me literally full blank green picture (no picture at all!). Video works normally I think...
Oh my....what did I just do
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You have to wait for a custom kernel that has drm-fix included and it will be fine again.
But your warranty is now gone.