1. Download and install Flashtool from here - http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
2. Download these three files
C690X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf
C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf
rootkitXperia_20140719.zip
3. Run Flashtool and Flash C690X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf
4. Exit Flashtool
5. Root your phone using rootkitXperia_20140719.zip , Extract rootkitXperia_20140719.zip , Connect your phone with USB Debugging ( install adb drivers , install PC Companion adb drivers will get installed , exit PC Companion before executing install.bat ) , and run install.bat
6. Run Flashtool and now flash C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf
Thanks
CubeandCube
@Androxyde
Does it work on C6903?
saleh9416 said:
Does it work on C6903?
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yes
Sorry for the stupid question but...After doing this I'll be able to get OTAs normally right?
thanks. this method works perfectly!
BreakShadow said:
Sorry for the stupid question but...After doing this I'll be able to get OTAs normally right?
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My Z1 never been root before and my BL is locked, can i use this method? my z1 currently on .157 btw
ikmal2129 said:
My Z1 never been root before and my BL is locked, can i use this method? my z1 currently on .157 btw
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yea u can use this method
does it work on c6906?
JoeyMorte said:
does it work on c6906?
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yes will work on all models running the same build i.e 14.4.4.0.157
For the method described in OP, is the starting point:
14.4.A.0.108? OR
14.4.A.0.157?
I'm on 14.4.A.0.108 rooted and haven't upgraded to 14.4.A.0.157 yet. Can I just flash C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf?
Because your website says: First make sure you are running KitKat 4.4.4 Build 14.4.A.0.157 (which I'm not).
Celestial Fury said:
For the method described in OP, is the starting point:
14.4.A.0.108? OR
14.4.A.0.157?
I'm on 14.4.A.0.108 rooted and haven't upgraded to 14.4.A.0.157 yet. Can I just flash C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf?
Because your website says: First make sure you are running KitKat 4.4.4 Build 14.4.A.0.157 (which I'm not).
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Root 14.4.A.0.157 is the title this method is for 14.4.A.0.157 so starting point is 14.4.A.0.157
Waledac said:
Root 14.4.A.0.157 is the title this method is for 14.4.A.0.157 so starting point is 14.4.A.0.157
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Will our current recovery be left untouched?
Celestial Fury said:
Will our current recovery be left untouched?
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if u use ftf file to update to .157 then no , u have to install the recovery again after u root , but if u update using ota then recovery will be untouched I guess not sure though , even if u loose recovery u can install it again
what a pain in the ass
I'll wait for a proper root for this tiny update
I wish someone had posted this on the other thread that root is lost - I'd have left it alone
Geoffxx said:
what a pain in the ass
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Yes you are right but I just followed the instructions and it took me only 10 minutes. So it's not too bad.
Regards
Achim
in flashtool is the kernel identified as such - I might just try this
can I assume all phone settings are left untouched
Thanks
on 157 lost root after OTA Update
Geoffxx said:
in flashtool is the kernel identified as such - I might just try this
can I assume all phone settings are left untouched
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yes all the phne settings will remain untouched , but it is always better to backup if in case anything goes wrong
Waledac said:
yes all the phne settings will remain untouched , but it is always better to backup if in case anything goes wrong
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sorry for all the questions
will any 108 ftf kernel do as I already have one downloaded from before
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Geoffxx said:
sorry for all the questions
will any 108 ftf kernel do as I already have one downloaded from before
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ok worked perfectly thanks a lot for the help
roll on L and have to do it all again lol
I did the steps outline in the OP but getting errors in Flashtool:
12/010/2014 18:10:13 - INFO - Current device : C6906 - BH900PY208 - 1276-7484_R5C - 1272-6084_14.4.A.0.157 - AMERICAS-LTE_14.4.A.0.157
12/010/2014 18:10:13 - INFO - Start Flashing
12/010/2014 18:10:13 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
12/010/2014 18:10:13 - INFO - Checking header
12/010/2014 18:10:13 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
12/010/2014 18:10:13 - INFO - Ending flash session
12/010/2014 18:10:13 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="0x80060011 ";
12/010/2014 18:10:13 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
12/010/2014 18:10:13 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
I'm on 157, went to flash mode, chose the 108 ftf, and attempted to flash. What am I doing wrong?
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Hi
Here are flashable zip file wich installs latest Sony stock 6.0.1 Marshmallow ROM 23.5.A.1.291_R3D (VMo AU-NZ), SuperSu v2.76 and latest TWRP 3.0.20 with read and write acces to system. Because device is Wi-Fi only region doesn´t matter. Only difference is bloatware. Since Sony hasn´t push update to SGP511 I use SGP512 firmware which is working fine on my device. If you want you can edit build.prop file in /system -folder to correct model number as shown in screenshot.
Here is the link for new 6.0.1 firmware:
https://mega.nz/#!VcxGyRZK!U4NqLOSeg1X_3KNC1_xXm2WnH4_i2OoZ6NwuyaIR6Hw
MD5 is: D3B78445485765AB7BD3A163F2A6C4BD
Make nandroid backup before flashing.
Install it by flashing whole zip file via custom recovery. TWRP recommend. If coming from .570 or .575 firmware dirty flash with art/dalvik cache wipe is okay.
If coming from older firmware factory reset is most likely necessary with cache and dalvik/art cache wipes but anyhow recommend. If you want you can restore your data with TWRP after installation and reboot. This install compatible busybox. If you install incompatible busybox you may loose acces to TWRP.
After flashing .zip file if you are getting bootloop you have atleast two choises.
- With pc and Flashtool use your firmware original ftf -file and flash it by excluding "FOTAKernel", "Partition" and "System". In other words in "exclude section" tick these and don´t wipe anything. (Credits @AlanDS)
- Or download "bootloop fix" from here: https://mega.nz/#!BUxFxSAR!bPVEEDnsPz962JQ1uA2PKJv9tYLKA47N0fhA80ltEvw
(Credits @niaboc79 and @machao44) and flash it with TWRP
Here is the old 23.1.A.1.28 (Customized NCB) FTF -file link:
For SGP511: https://mega.nz/#!sVIn1IJI!Ywqoksuej83vNkc__nNrBy-im6tfLjWr_mbonMd6PPk
MD5 is: aab7e5728dccb59d44d5ebe38c34c8da
This version of firmware should be rootable. For instructions and download go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/root-how-to-root-5-0-lollipop-t3212108
Credits: @Androxyde @Chainfire @[NUT] @IaguCool @zxz0O0 @Wolfbreak @shoey63 @serajr @championswimmer @russel5
Any news on sgp512? or I can use this one? thanks in advance
Cocolopes said:
Any news on sgp512? or I can use this one? thanks in advance
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At the moment latest for SGP512 is .726 firmware but you can use this one.
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At the moment latest for SGP512 is .726 firmware but you can use this one.
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good...I miss something if I use this? I think the only difference its the internal memory...
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good...I miss something if I use this? I think the only difference its the internal memory...
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Nope. Only difference between devices is memory size and your device regognize correct size even if you use this. Only thing is your device shows as SGP511 but you can chance that in build.prop file if you like.
Er... on my Z2 Tablet with .726 firmware there is no "Ultra Stamina" mode... or am I missing something?
Or is "Ultra Stamina" introduced only with this new firmware version??
Thanks, I just noticed this version was offered as a 21 MB system update on my current ROM (23.1.A.0.690 NCB). But this is much better :good:
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Er... on my Z2 Tablet with .726 firmware there is no "Ultra Stamina" mode... or am I missing something?
Or is "Ultra Stamina" introduced only with this new firmware version??
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You are right. Chancelog is copy/pasted from universal source so there is device specific differencies and because this device is wifi only there is no ultra stamina mode.
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You are right. Chancelog is copy/pasted from universal source so there is device specific differencies and because this device is wifi only there is no ultra stamina mode.
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hey man...if I flash this I will losse all my internal sd data? or I only need to backup my apps and nothing more? (sorry if I ask to much things)
Cocolopes said:
hey man...if I flash this I will losse all my internal sd data? or I only need to backup my apps and nothing more? (sorry if I ask to much things)
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For to be safe I recommend to make nandroid backup including kernel, system and data. However if something go wrong system backup with kernel might be enough to bring your device back.
This ain't wipe your internal sd on it's own so it is your choice.
Thanks man, you're always so fast! We should be getting 5.1 next month I read somewhere
Tap to awake isnt working, is ghis a known bug?
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Tap to awake isnt working, is ghis a known bug?
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Nope. Double tap to wake work fine here.
Factory reset coming from KK, everything working perfectly, including root/SU and double tap to wake.
In case anyone has similar issues, I couldn't download from Mega directly to device (it kept disconnecting at around 10%), had to download using PC and transfer using SD card.
Thanks Kulvertti for all the work you do for our device, it is much appreciated! :good:
Hello !
I am already on Lollipop & rooted, does updating thanks to the Sony update center will keep my root or does this flashable zip is mandatory to keep root ?
Thanks
Angeal Hewley said:
Hello !
I am already on Lollipop & rooted, does updating thanks to the Sony update center will keep my root or does this flashable zip is mandatory to keep root ?
Thanks
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This will keep your root. About OTA, maybe with small updates but haven't tested it with latest update.
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This will keep your root. About OTA, maybe with small updates but haven't tested it with latest update.
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Thanks for the reply!
I flashed your zip to be 100% sure to keep root
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hey man,
I just spent like 2 hours trying to get CWM installed for castor windy. finally ended up using a combo of ADB "fastboot reboot-bootloader" reboot-boot <lightning-bolt-symbol/fastboot mode/select kernal to flash> and put in an extracted boot.img for CWM (nightly build). i then did "fastboot reboot" and rapidly pressed the volume up button. it worked and im now in CWM. I put your zip on my sd card before, and I navigated to that <apply update/choose from sdcard1/flashablesomeupdatedetailsidontwanttocopy.zip> (strangly I noticed that there were 2 identical "choose from sdcard1" options)
cwm paused for a second, then outputted
Install failedFinding update package...
Opening update package...
E:footer is wrong
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted
sorry about my formatting of what I did, Im new to xda devs
thanks in advance for the help, and thank you for supporting a tablet that very few people seem to use
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hey man,
I just spent like 2 hours trying to get CWM installed for castor windy. finally ended up using a combo of ADB "fastboot reboot-bootloader" reboot-boot <lightning-bolt-symbol/fastboot mode/select kernal to flash> and put in an extracted boot.img for CWM (nightly build). i then did "fastboot reboot" and rapidly pressed the volume up button. it worked and im now in CWM. I put your zip on my sd card before, and I navigated to that <apply update/choose from sdcard1/flashablesomeupdatedetailsidontwanttocopy.zip> (strangly I noticed that there were 2 identical "choose from sdcard1" options)
cwm paused for a second, then outputted
Install failedFinding update package...
Opening update package...
E:footer is wrong
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted
sorry about my formatting of what I did, Im new to xda devs
thanks in advance for the help, and thank you for supporting a tablet that very few people seem to use
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Install Dualrecovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53661356 and use TWRP to flash .zip file.
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Install Dualrecovery from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53661356 and use TWRP to flash .zip file.
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First: Thanks to Kulvertti for all his work.
I am still confused. Do I need to root my device on forehand?
What I have understood so far:
You don't have to have root to flash NUT's [TABZ2][TWRP][PhilZ Touch][CWM] XZDualRecovery (It won't bring you root either).
So you can flash this recovery as long as you are on unrooted but rootable stock firmware (e.g. 17.1.2.A.0.314).
Then can flash this pre-rooted stock Lollipop ROM 23.1.A.1.28 and you will have root.
So only 3 steps to go from unrooted stock Lollipop to to this pre-rooted Lollipop?
1) flash rootable firmware (from PC, using flashtool).
2) flash "NUT's" recovery (from PC, using NUT's installer).
3) flash this pre-rooted stock Lollipop ROM (from sdcard1, using TWRP recovery)
Is this correct??
Hey guys,
I jumped through several threads here until i found all steps needed to get my Z1 compact D5503 from my rooted KitKat 14.4.A.0.108 to a rooted 14.5.A.0.270,
[paranoia] without the need to install a firmware that someone manipulated for evil purposes[/paranoia]
In the end it was quite easy. I documented the steps - mostly for myself - and maybe someone can benefit from that.
No warranty, that it works the same flawless way for you or for any other Xperia model than Z1 compact D5503 (though it should...).
So just proceed with the steps if you know about the possible risks of killing your phone
If you find any mistakes please drop me a line...
For a cleaned up version go here - thanks
This brings your Z1 compact D5503 from a rooted 14.5.A.0.108 to a rooted 14.5.A.0.270 without any dataloss
User @codified also successfully updated a 14.4.A.0.157 with these steps (see here)
Just upgraded to 14.6.A.0.368 from 14.5.A.0.270 with these steps. Works like charm. And @JarrB reports success on upgrading from 14.4.A.0.157 to 14.6.A.0.368
Pre-requs:
- MS Windows - sorry, I don't do linuxes
- Xperia (Z1 compact) device stock(?) KitKat rooted (Newroot worked just fine without unlocking the boot loader )
- some custom recovery, the fancy dual recovery works just fine, install from rooted kitkat (dual recovery from http://nut.xperia-files.com/) - the installer.zip! not the flashable.zip
Tools needed:
- FlashTool: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
- XPeriFirm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142 ahh no longer needed as separate download, as it's integrated in FlashTool now
- PRFCreator: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
Part 1: get a FTF file of the desired firmware
See also: http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
UPDATED THIS PART - thanks to user codified
Open FlashTool and start XperiFirm (XF-button)
Download .270 (or .283/.368 if available) firmware with XperiFirm with auto-unpack (I chose to use the same carrier branded version that .108 was - USE Generic LAM for an unbranded version)
Have two cups of coffee - or tea if you prefer that
The .ftf is now in your .flashtool\firmwares subfolder
Original steps
Open FlashTool and start XperiFirm (XF-button)
Download .270 firmware with XperiFirm () with auto-unpack (I chose to use the same carrier branded version that .108 was)
Use FlashTool Bundle->Create
Select unpacked firmware path
Select Device From list
Add your branding info: Vodafone DE
add firmware version: 14.5.A.0.270
add all but the .ta files to the right listview
DELETE the fwinfo.xml in unpacked firmware folder THIS SEEMS TO BE ESSENTIAL - didn't dare to keep it
create
done. --> ftf file is in configured user home: C:\Users\USERNAME\.flashTool
Part 2: get your pre-rooted ftf file
Download latest SuperSU: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu or the also as well/better working reported beta 2.49
Open PRFCreator
add D5503_14.5.A.0.270_Vodafone DE.ftf the .tft file you just created in part 1 as ftf file
add UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip as supersu zip
not needed, but also not wrong: add Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.flashable.zip as recovery (dual recovery from http://nut.xperia-files.com/)
check all checkboxes, but the "sign zip"
maybe add extra zip
create
done. --> find flashable-prerooted.zip in PRFCreator folder
Part 3: flash your zip
nandroid-backup your phone
have 3 big cups of coffee - please, no tea at this step
get really nervous
wipe dalvik and cache only to get a better feeling
try dirty flash the new firmware with the pre-rooted zip via Recovery, not using Flashtool (OTA is also applied dirty, isn't it?)
whoa, flashing was fast
wipe dalvik and cache again. Could help prevent the unpredicted... could it?
AAAAHHH! booting takes so looohoooooong
Yeah! 386 Apps getting optimized...
looks good
hu? NFC firware update? OK. Go on.
Update for Google play services? YES. Go on.
done. --> be a happy Z1-compact-with-rooted-Android-5.0.2-user
totally optional part 4: Xposed
Now go on and install Xposed for Lollipop v69+ and hope for the best
rubbish! forget it for now, as it is bootlooping :/
done. --> still be a happy Z1-compact-with-rooted-Android-5.0.2-user with Xposed
regards!
done exactly this... rocking LP now
good to read, ltcdata! Happy I could provide sth. useful
While it optimizes the 327 apps in my case, I am wondering at what stage of the process does the firmware get rooted? Or is what is downloaded by Xperifirm already rooted? Very good guide BTW. Seems to go okay as long as you read everything carefully and in the right order. Thanks.
@nagusia thanks for liking my very first guide
Basically the root magic happens in part2 no 8 (pressing the create button in PRFCreator ):
PRFCreator unpacks the unrooted original stock fimrware that XPeriFirm downloaded and stuffs it into a new archive together with SuperSu and the other ZIPs you maybe added.
Code for that can be review in Job.cs at the projects GitHub repo: github.com/dosomder/PRFCreator (I'm still not allow to post outside-links here).
Pretty simple in the end...
I had a problem with charging reaching 89% and then the led randomly blinking. I did a restore to KitKat and there wasn't a problem. Then I thought I'd try flashing another of the DE generic pre-rooted roms posted on this forum. Here is where my problems started. It would get a upgrading - starting apps and then reboot. I tried making my own DE customized rom and the same problem. Then I went back to my orginal UK customized rom and ..... same problem. Finally did a factory reset in recovery and now it seems all good. I don't don't if I still have the charging issue yet. I have a theory that a dirty flash is OK the firs time, but a clean flash or factory reset after subsequent flashes may be necessary.
Dirty flashed from .242 to .270, without losing data. Only had to re-flash the Xposed alpha 4 zip (xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430.zip). It probably saves more time to just add this zip during part 2, step 7...
Thanks a lot for the guide.
Sweet guide dude. but I had trouble finding my region's KitKat firmware and downloading then rooting again seems like so much of a hassle so I did it the dirty way. Beware that this is very RISKY! I first downloaded Kingroot and rooted my device successfully, then installed NUT Recovery Installer version and installed TWRP via PC, then try to remove Kingroot using this guide. Thereafter, I followed your guide sans the flash KitKat step. And it works, Bootloader is still Unlocked. Thanks a lot dude!
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Sweet guide dude. but I had trouble finding my region's KitKat firmware and downloading then rooting again seems like so much of a hassle so I did it the dirty way. Beware that this is very RISKY! I first downloaded Kingroot and rooted my device successfully, then installed NUT Recovery Installer version and installed TWRP via PC, then try to remove Kingroot using this guide. Thereafter, I followed your guide sans the flash KitKat step. And it works, Bootloader is still Unlocked. Thanks a lot dude!
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The method is not at all risky, as long as You use the proper files!
Also, many people don't prefer using Kingroot as it is said that it shares Your phone information (like IMEI number) to some servers.
Hopefully You meant locked bootloader in last sentence!
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The method is not at all risky, as long as You use the proper files!
Also, many people don't prefer using Kingroot as it is said that it shares Your phone information (like IMEI number) to some servers.
Hopefully You meant locked bootloader in last sentence!
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Actually by risky, I meant that part, you'll never know what Kingroot does, lol. Oh right, I meant the bootloader stays locked.
I already have updated to .270 via sony companion. Can I follow these same steps and replace current .270 with rooted .270?
@jooxxo
No, you need a custom recovery (root) to flash the resulting .zip file.
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I already have updated to .270 via sony companion. Can I follow these same steps and replace current .270 with rooted .270?
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No, but You can do this.
ok... well I took a nandroid backup of my kitkat (rooted & recovery obviously) before updating to .270 lollipop. If I restore that backup, will it restore recovery as well?
edit: I just dont want to lose all my apps & settings.
Any way to root if 5.0 is already on my phone?
Locked bootloader.
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ok... well I took a nandroid backup of my kitkat (rooted & recovery obviously) before updating to .270 lollipop. If I restore that backup, will it restore recovery as well?
edit: I just dont want to lose all my apps & settings.
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If You restore Your KitKat nandroid over backup (assuming the backup consists of system and data partitions), then it will cause You problems. The easiest way to keep Your apps and data is backing up them with an app since You are rooted, and then restoring them using the same app to restore apps and data on Lollipop. Don't use the Sony backup app, KitKat backups don't work on Lollipop. ALso to get a recovery after Lollipop, just simply install the XDualZRecovery.
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Any way to root if 5.0 is already on my phone?
Locked bootloader.
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Refer My post just 1 post before You.
Did it with latest 14.5.A.0.283 on my Z1C ... all good.
Thank you
Easy to follow tutorial for rooting your Z1's latest firmware Thanks!
@kalaja: 283? When did that happen?
sunbeam906 said:
Easy to follow tutorial for rooting your Z1's latest firmware Thanks!
@kalaja: 283? When did that happen?
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from xperiablog net:
Xperia Z1 Compact sees new firmware (14.5.A.0.283) for carriers in Austria and Germany
by XB on 16/06/2015
in FIRMWARE, XPERIA Z1
Xperia Z1 Compact. A new firmware update with build number 14.5.A.0.283 has been released for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503). The update has so far only been released for T-Mobile Austria and Telekom.de in Germany. However, users on these carriers were still rocking Android KitKat (14.4.A.0.157), so this update brings them a first taste of Android Lollipop. It is unclear whether this ‘283’ firmware will see a global release, the same build number has also been certified for the Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra, although those updates are not live right now.
Thanks for the info, kalaja Much appreciated.
Hello my friends, i'm glad to present you utility for installing custom recovery & root to your phone, working on stock MM .575 LB
You don't need root on your phone to run this utility!
How-to:
* you need stock MM .575 or .291 firmware
* if you have .291 firmware, you need flash stock kernel.sin (575) via FlashTool and turn on your phone. After, when script done and you reboot in custom recovery, flash SuperSU, then turn off your phone and flash back kernel.sin (291)
* download zip and extract to your computer
* enable USB-debugging on your phone and plug phone to computer
* run install.bat as administrator
When all finished your phone reboot in custom recovery.
Then you can install any supersu.zip in custom recovery.
Now you have last TWRP, busybox and root :good:
Enjoy!
FOR ALL WHO WANTS INSTALL Slimm and other custom zips with UUID METHOD READ --> THIS
UPDATE_07.09.2016:
* added support D5833 and D6603
* added stock kernel for FlashTool (see attach). just change .zip to .ftf
* TWRP with new functions like adb backup and auto-reboot (check lastest commits)
* busybox with FULL Selinux support like setenforce, setsebool etc...
* added clean tmp files command
UPDATE_08.09.2016:
* fix error with daemon (adb) - please run this .bat as administrator
UPDATE_04.11.2016:
* add linux installer version HERE
UPDATE_23.01.17:
* twrp 3.0.3 (if you are already have recovery, just copy recovery.twrp.cpio.lzma from this zip to your phone /system/etc/mm_twrp_recovery/ and replace. Don't forget chmod 644)
* busybox 1.26.2 (to update copy busybox from this zip to your phone /system/xbin/ and replace. Don't forget chmod 755)
UPDATE_15.03.17:
* update TWRP to 3.1.0-0
* added vold decryptions --> READ
* added zip for update the current version. just flash it in recovery.
UPDATE_13.05.2017
* update TWRP to 3.1.1-0
Thanks:
@zxz0O0 for iovyroot
@Wolfbreak for idea with recroot
@shoey63 for show me HOW. Thanks again, bro
@Macsek for linux installer
Thanks for this!
Is there any chance that it will work on Concept FW also?
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Thanks for this!
Is there any chance that it will work on Concept FW also?
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I don't think that will
Device not supported
Did i do anything wrong?
I am using D5833 running software 23.5.A.0.575 but the error appears.
Can you please check it?
Code:
Device Detected!
Installing ...
mkdir: '/data/local/tmp/mm_twrp_recovery_install': File exists
[100%] /data/local/tmp/mm_twrp_recovery_install/boot_twrp_recovery.sh
[100%] /data/local/tmp/mm_twrp_recovery_install/busybox
[100%] /data/local/tmp/mm_twrp_recovery_install/byeselinux.ko
[100%] /data/local/tmp/mm_twrp_recovery_install/chargemon.sh
[100%] /data/local/tmp/mm_twrp_recovery_install/install_twrp_recovery.sh
[100%] /data/local/tmp/mm_twrp_recovery_install/iovyroot
[100%] /data/local/tmp/mm_twrp_recovery_install/modulecrcpatch
[100%] /data/local/tmp/mm_twrp_recovery_install/recovery.twrp.cpio.lzma
[100%] /data/local/tmp/mm_twrp_recovery_install/wp_mod.ko
iovyroot by zxz0O0
poc by idler1984
Error: Device not supported
Finished!
Rebooting into TWRP recovery ...
Thank you.
@nepo1992 sorry, but at this moment your device not supported, only D5803. May be in the future....
I've flashed my 5833 with 5803 and it works flawlessly. Nice jog bro.
Really? This is Root and stuff for MM 575 LB without going back to KK (or ugly Kingroot) ?
Outstanding stuff - Thanks to @zxz0O0 @Wolfbreak and of course you @russel5 - :good:
Thanks russel5. Could you tell me if this works on locked bootloader as well? And if the bootloader stays locked?
Gesendet von meinem D5803 mit Tapatalk
GeScha said:
Thanks russel5. Could you tell me if this works on locked bootloader as well? And if the bootloader stays locked?
Gesendet von meinem D5803 mit Tapatalk
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Yes, it's for locked bootloader (LB in thread name) and yes, bootloader stays locked.
This is basically the "MM TWRP Recovery for Locked BL" I've created months ago for Z3C, Z3 and Z2, slightly modified with root solution already in the pack. Great edit!
Sooo... I can take my factory Sony Z3c, with nothing in system touched since production, run this, and get root, custom recovery, keep DRM keys and LB? Or I missed something?
i tried on z2 and i just replaced the twrp with z2 twrp but device is not supported so can you please support z2 ?
thank you.
rocker00 said:
i tried on z2 and i just replaced the twrp with z2 twrp but device is not supported so can you please support z2 ?
thank you.
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From post page back:
serajr said:
This is basically the "MM TWRP Recovery for Locked BL" I've created months ago for Z3C, Z3 and Z2, slightly modified with root solution already in the pack. Great edit!
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So @rocker00 please look in Z2 forums for @serajr's topic.
Hi,
Can I get another link to download the utility ? Seems like I cant get it through the forum.
Thanks !
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From post page back:
So @rocker00 please look in Z2 forums for @serajr's topic.
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Serajr twrp works if you have root already but this one works without root that's why i asked for support.i hope that you got the point
Great job @russel5 for the solution and @serajr for the recovery !!
rocker00 said:
Serajr twrp works if you have root already but this one works without root that's why i asked for support.i hope that you got the point
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Sure I got it, and that's what I wrote! Great addition to the original work!!
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Sure I got it, and that's what I wrote! Great addition to the original work!!
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sure i know that understand the point but i was talking to @AfroMetal
by the way it would be great if you modified recovery with this method and add support for z2.
Works like a charm. Finally could delete all that Sony's bloatware. Is there anywhere a list of things that can be safely removed from Sony's firmware to make it more vanilla without playing with DRM?
AfroMetal said:
Works like a charm. Finally could delete all that Sony's bloatware. Is there anywhere a list of things that can be safely removed from Sony's firmware to make it more vanilla without playing with DRM?
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Here
Here is what I did to downgrade from 6.0 to 5.0:
1- Download and Install all the required drivers
https://mega.nz/#!tENxTCYI!U_2KD352HgqqsK2qkY7g4xsUIVMhHwOol9aiiDMIs28
2- Download the asus flash tool 1.14
https://mega.nz/#!JF91lazI!lQSdQcN5YXIFsaCWtTVHfsvGK1u82NKvy8-X9XIfR0g
3- Download the Latest WW_ZE551ML_2.20.40.194_20160713.raw firmware [Mega Mirror]
https://mega.nz/#!MRtTCCzZ!c2qoqIX8drgNRy2KxPV_iiBVKHoW2ppFdwRUsLjIWq4
4- Use the ASUS flash tool to flash the raw image
-Double click the ASUS flash tool Icon to launch it
-reboot your phone on bootloader mode and connect it to your PC
-Choose your device from the list which is in ASUS flash tool
-Locate the raw image
-Click on the serial number which appears on the screen within ASUS flash tool
-Select wipe data
-Click the start button to start flashing
-Wait until you see the message successfully flashed
Note that the whole flashing process takes about 6 minutes.
Enjoy!
Reserved
Ended in error, with wrong image format or error 1
ended in "error: permission denied"
This tutorial won't work, already tried this before when i'm thinking of reverting from MM Beta back to LP Stock, somewhere i've found a post that worked for me, all credits to @BlackForward
BlackForward said:
Hi, I do not speak English very well, but I'll try.
First go to the website of Asus, and download the firmware .. 184 or this link (http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Ze...user.zip?_ga=1.147549438.850793534.1463019251) and put the external SD Card!!!
NOTE: If your bootloader is similar to the image (with the blue letters ..), you just need to step 3 of this my turorial
ht*tp://www*androidheadlines*com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/asus-zenfone-2-google-howto-1.jpg (remove "*" again^^)
1. Go to this page (https://www.techmesto.com/root-zenfone-2/) and follow the steps of the second method..
1.1 Download Z00A_WW_2.20.40.184 version (https://mega.co.nz/#F!k4MHiAgL!dVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw)
1.2 Download and extract FlashTools (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3301263&d=1431011927)
1.3 Extract Z00A_WW_2.20.40.184_system_w_root.zip (for step 1.1) and put the "system.img" in the folder of FlashTools together with "boot.img", "droidboot.img" and "recovery.img"
2. Now follow the steps of the second method (https://www.techmesto.com/root-zenfone-2/), from step 7 to 11;
3. Also I was stuck in the bootloader after this procedure... BUT, you need to download this file (the first method): http://www.mediafire.com/download/v6m7n9j0gqins9b/CWM_Zenfone_2_Intel.zip;
3.1 And follow the steps from 1 to 9 (the first method): https://www.techmesto.com/root-zenfone-2/... EXCEPT: The steps include the root (you do not need the root ..)
3.2 When you are already in CWM recovery, only install the firmware 184 (of start.. of Asus) which is in the external SD Card ... and end ^^.
3.3 I recommend wipe data / factory after starting the device first time...
I have helped
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If you end up bricked
.and you didn't do any crazy cmds in fastboot mode.
Check my signature
I had been running the MM beta up until this point. I just flashed the .184 RAW file. What made me go back you ask? I figured out that Google Opinion Rewards was not working. I can't live without that.
I can confirm that this method works for ZE550ML on mm beta .69 firmware. I downloaded AFT and flash RAW (Lollipop .149 firmware). Successfully downgraded bootloader unlocked and flashed CM13.
P.S. My status before downgrade was unrooted and bootloader locked and was on .69 mm beta build.
Raiden01 said:
I can confirm that this method works for ZE550ML on mm beta .69 firmware. I downloaded AFT and flash RAW (Lollipop .149 firmware). Successfully downgraded bootloader unlocked and flashed CM13.
P.S. My status before downgrade was unrooted and bootloader unlocked and was on .69 mm beta build.
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How did you unlock on .69 build?
HungNgocPhat said:
How did you unlock on .69 build?
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I found a one click bootloader unlock from xda. I downgraded to lollipop .149 firmware and the unlocked bootloader.
Here's the link for unlocking bootloader on lollipop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/tool-one-click-bootloader-unlock-root-t3155884
Also there's a method by shakalaca to unlock bootloader in mm beta. I haven't tried it personally because many report that their phones got bricked and most of them could be recovered by xFSTK method.
http://image.prntscr.com/image/734e565caff14053b6a9a0a394b3cddc.png
Error while flashing it, then "permission denied"
Yousvel said:
3- Download the latest raw image WW_ZE551ML_2.20.40.184_20160504.raw
https://yadi.sk/d/4cuw246vryaZA
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The link for the raw file is dead. Here's another. Same version.
https://www.yadi.sk/d/sw4DS-n3sZtcr
returned4good said:
The link for the raw file is dead. Here's another. Same version.
https://www.yadi.sk/d/sw4DS-n3sZtcr
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Thanks bro! OP is updated with this new link.
Yousvel said:
Thanks bro! OP is updated with this new link.
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No problem. It was actually a difficult search. Maybe a mod can add it to the Resources thread.
returned4good said:
No problem. It was actually a difficult search. Maybe a mod can add it to the Resources thread.
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I will upload the latest raw image version .94 soon
Work for me. OTA works to.
Thx!!!
rafaelcremm said:
Work for me. OTA works to.
Thx!!!
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Thanks for your feedbacks.
OP updated with the latest WW_ZE551ML_2.20.40.194_20160713.raw firmware [Mega Mirror]
Will this work if I unlocked my phone using this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/unlock-zenfone2-android-6-0-beta-unlock-t3411264
Yousvel said:
OP updated with the latest WW_ZE551ML_2.20.40.194_20160713.raw firmware [Mega Mirror]
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Please, remember to press the thanks button if this is helpful to you.
THIS POST IS EXTENSION TO
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...t-xperia-x-f5122-android-n-34-2-2-47-t3594502
please read carefull and flash kernel for the LATEST UPDATE 34.3.A.0.206 - 7.1.1 for F5122
Code:
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-if you don't have th 34.3 fsc script , i have included in the folder
-also i have inclused mixer_paths_wcd9335.xml, on 98% VOLUME level, IF you think sound output is LOW,,, just REPLACE it from /system/etc folder!
- :)
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for F5122_34.3.A.0.206 - 7.1.1 - july2017 update
UPDATED KERNELS
F5121 IS AT https://mega.nz/#F!HcZmTIhR!0oCiMfh9uT-AdHp-bdSqZw (THANKS TO @velemas)
F5122 IS AT https://mega.nz/#F!fRBEVS5C!QjT-TgxZc9FYwAbh-F5IgA
root directory
https://mega.nz/#F!aZAljazZ!zNLnLxH6flBxUsaTb167Jw
I hope the author can later out of a original card with the root card brush, do not need the actual function
how would i flash this ? newbie here but unsure on what the fsc script is for ? how do you flash all files ?
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does bootloader need to be unlocked as well ?
Why "F5122 su" image in folder for F5121 ?
And not bad if after rooting I flashed my ta back again?
wmcdrugs said:
Why "F5122 su" image in folder for F5121 ?
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I am sorry, I fixed
it was typo, the kernel is F5121 / with SU / securities OFF / DrmFixed
Hi I just started using Xperia X Dual (F5122), earlier I was using rooted Asus Zenfone with custom ROMs. But rooting Xperia seems a bit different from what I used to with zenfone.
I have few questions
What is this DRM key backup and restore? And my phone came with 7.1 preinstalled so is there a different procedure??
Where do I start? First root then backup the DRM keys? When will I need them again?
I have asked a lot of questions but I was reading all the threads here but I am getting more confused.
I want to root and try custom ROMs. Thanks
kloroform said:
Hi I just started using Xperia X Dual (F5122), earlier I was using rooted Asus Zenfone with custom ROMs. But rooting Xperia seems a bit different from what I used to with zenfone.
I have few questions
What is this DRM key backup and restore? And my phone came with 7.1 preinstalled so is there a different procedure??
Where do I start? First root then backup the DRM keys? When will I need them again?
I have asked a lot of questions but I was reading all the threads here but I am getting more confused.
I want to root and try custom ROMs. Thanks
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backup the drm key first before unlock bootloader, backup first!!!!!!!!!
hello
my phone is unlocked bootloader, How can I root? I flash with flashtool the boot_f5121_34.3.A.0.206_7.1.1_su.img and done?
What's the difference between clean and SU? which one is better ?
thank you
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a flash the img and the phone is ROOTED, thank you if i would like twrp how is that possible ?
Hi
I have an Xperia X (F5121) running Android 7.0 build n. 34.2.A.0.333
I've already unlocked the bootloader without backing up the drm keys (my mistake, i know now)
My questions are:
- can i flash this kernel?
- would it fix the drm keys?
- do i have to downgrade first to MM (Android 6) - i ask this because the author says this post is an extension of a post that says so
Thanks in advance
tiagotsimoes said:
Hi
I have an Xperia X (F5121) running Android 7.0 build n. 34.2.A.0.333
I've already unlocked the bootloader without backing up the drm keys (my mistake, i know now)
My questions are:
- can i flash this kernel?
- would it fix the drm keys?
- do i have to downgrade first to MM (Android 6) - i ask this because the author says this post is an extension of a post that says so
Thanks in advance
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please flash F5121 with 34.3.A0.206 / 7.1.1 using flashtool. i have put the fsc script if you get error.
once flashed, please flash the kernel of F5121 and reboot.
the device will boot having
- drm fix /ok
- supersu / ok
however you must give /system rw permission via terminal (after installing busybox)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/z5-making-writable-32-3-0-372-root-t3551067
if you didn't get chance to extract your ta.img, I guess for X is ok, because this device may not goto Android O and till 7.1.1 we have kernel that has drm fix.
YasuHamed said:
please flash F5121 with 34.3.A0.206 / 7.1.1 using flashtool. i have put the fsc script if you get error.
once flashed, please flash the kernel of F5121 and reboot.
the device will boot having
- drm fix /ok
- supersu / ok
however you must give /system rw permission via terminal (after installing busybox)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/z5-making-writable-32-3-0-372-root-t3551067
if you didn't get chance to extract your ta.img, I guess for X is ok, because this device may not goto Android O and till 7.1.1 we have kernel that has drm fix.
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Thank you very much sir . I'll I'll give it a try
YasuHamed said:
please flash F5121 with 34.3.A0.206 / 7.1.1 using flashtool. i have put the fsc script if you get error.
once flashed, please flash the kernel of F5121 and reboot.
the device will boot having
- drm fix /ok
- supersu / ok
however you must give /system rw permission via terminal (after installing busybox)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/z5-making-writable-32-3-0-372-root-t3551067
if you didn't get chance to extract your ta.img, I guess for X is ok, because this device may not goto Android O and till 7.1.1 we have kernel that has drm fix.
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Yasu, can you make one with magisk root? It would be awesome
Topheman said:
Yasu, can you make one with magisk root? It would be awesome
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for Magisk
you must first
1. clean flash your xperia x using flashtool and wipe all partitions ( meaning you will loose data)
2. don't boot you device after clean flashing
3. now flash recovery twrp 3.1 ( see forum there is methon given)
4. flash kernel ( given in th OT) or if you want to have kernel with NO superSU for magisk, and you want to FLASH SUPERSU using twrp 3.1.... give me your kernel.sin , and i will make kernel for u having NO superSU
5. now boot in twrp by keep presSING power and volum down keys until you see pink led and you are prompted to twrp
6. flash magisk and supersu ( which must be in your sdcard since before beginning)
7 clean delvik cache and cache
8 reboot in to system
remember if you didn't follow step two, xperia x rom will ENCRYPT your internal partition and you will get error in twrp. so its very important that you boot after doing everything! once booted the partition / internal storage will be encrypted by sony. and twrp no longer work...
YasuHamed;73340126
remember if you didn't follow step two said:
I think new update in twrp resolves encryption problem
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I think new update in twrp resolves encryption problem
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i tried with Twrp3.1 and i got internel storage cannot access error
YasuHamed said:
for F5122_34.3.A.0.217 - 7.1.1 - 8Aug2017 update
F5122 IS AT https://mega.nz/#F!iUB00abB!N7sDP1pv33ZCEC76j3RkYQ
F5121 .. please send me kernels, i will make
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Hello
For F5121 can i use this one https://mega.nz/#F!aZAljazZ!zNLnLxH6flBxUsaTb167Jw!ndYB3biS ??
BiaBertK said:
Hello
For F5121 can i use this one https://mega.nz/#F!aZAljazZ!zNLnLxH6flBxUsaTb167Jw!ndYB3biS ??
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I tried it with Customized DE firmware and the system boots.
Kernel version is Fri Jul 14 10:49:28 2017
I can't recall if it's from v206 or a newer one.
@YasuHamed did you try my TWRP?
eagleeyetom said:
Kernel version is Fri Jul 14 10:49:28 2017
I can't recall if it's from v206 or a newer one.
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Thanks for the info
The Kernel version is newer v206
I will test it tomorrow
BiaBertK said:
Hello
For F5121 can i use this one https://mega.nz/#F!aZAljazZ!zNLnLxH6flBxUsaTb167Jw!ndYB3biS ??
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yes please
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...ot-xperia-x-f5121-f5122-34-3-0-217-7-t3654368