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[UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER] Possible 4.4 Root (NOT MY WORK)

This is not my work, and I can not vouch if it works or not as I am a US Cellular customer and don't have a working version of 4.4 on my device. This was posted on Reddit. Link and entire post to follow:
Video "proof":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP9WXLIzhTY&feature=youtu.be
http://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/1r3y30/root_achieved_for_44_kitkat_on_my_dev_edition/
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[–]8bitremixguy 1 point 33 minutes ago*
I want to first say that I did not figure out this method on my own, I saw it on Google+ via Matthew Pierce and modified it to make it easier to follow
Second, do not try this on a device with a locked bootloader. You need the unlocked bootloader to do this.
You'll want to first download these 2 things
1) Superuser zip to be installed in recovery (from Chainfire) -> http://download.chainfire.eu/366/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
2) New TWRP for 4.4 KitKat (from Hashcode)-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850
Here's the method to get root:
1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot. Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues. After it installs, do not do anything else, let it boot into android.
1b) Take the SuperSU installable zip and place it onto the internal storage
2) reboot phone to bootloader.
3) install Hashcode's TWRP using mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img. (use the motorola fastboot binary)
4) reboot device to recovery, do not boot into android before this step!
5) go to install and find then select BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
6) Boot back into android, and if needed, go to the Play Store and install SuperSU from Chainfire
7) enjoy root!
If you do this correctly you will regain root.
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Again, don't kill the messenger! I figured I would pass this information along.

i.Design said:
This is not my work, and I can not vouch if it works or not as I am a US Cellular customer and don't have a working version of 4.4 on my device. This was posted on Reddit. Link and entire post to follow:
Video "proof":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP9WXLIzhTY&feature=youtu.be
http://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/1r3y30/root_achieved_for_44_kitkat_on_my_dev_edition/
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[–]8bitremixguy 1 point 33 minutes ago*
I want to first say that I did not figure out this method on my own, I saw it on Google+ via Matthew Pierce and modified it to make it easier to follow
Second, do not try this on a device with a locked bootloader. You need the unlocked bootloader to do this.
You'll want to first download these 2 things
1) Superuser zip to be installed in recovery (from Chainfire) -> http://download.chainfire.eu/366/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
2) New TWRP for 4.4 KitKat (from Hashcode)-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850
Here's the method to get root:
1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot. Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues. After it installs, do not do anything else, let it boot into android.
1b) Take the SuperSU installable zip and place it onto the internal storage
2) reboot phone to bootloader.
3) install Hashcode's TWRP using mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img. (use the motorola fastboot binary)
4) reboot device to recovery, do not boot into android before this step!
5) go to install and find then select BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
6) Boot back into android, and if needed, go to the Play Store and install SuperSU from Chainfire
7) enjoy root!
If you do this correctly you will regain root.
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Again, don't kill the messenger! I figured I would pass this information along.
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I tried yesterday and it works flawlesly, just to remenber that you need an unlocked BL , basically you will gain root on any unlocked boatloader as you can install TWRP or CWM

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jcase said:
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Ha. Classic.

I wasn't aware that this was the case with unlocked bootloaders. I just came from my S3 where an unlock method was readily available when I purchased the phone. In either case, I think this information is useful for noobs (such as myself) if unlocking the bootloader is an option (like myself).
Also, I hope you're having luck with the new root method for non-dev variants, jcase.

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beelzebu said:
I tried yesterday and it works flawlesly, just to remenber that you need an unlocked BL , basically you will gain root on any unlocked boatloader as you can install TWRP or CWM
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Where can I find info for installing Motorola fastboot files for KitKat?

downloading the tmo retail 4.4 from motorola has the necessary files.

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beelzebu said:
downloading the tmo retail 4.4 from motorola has the necessary files.
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I am looking for the fastboot command file to flash the TWRP image. Can you please provide me with the link.
Thanks.

rooting a phone with an unlocked bootloader is something a toddler could do

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BaconDrips said:
rooting a phone with an unlocked bootloader is something a toddler could do
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Agree.
Usually flash using the fastboot command in the SDK-platform-tools.
Comments suggest that that will not work and I need mfastboot, motorola binary. Unfamiliar with that one.
Appreciate a constructive comment. We all have to start somewhere.
Thanks.

New method to downgrade and root 183.46.15version of kitkat4.4.2 (for XT926 UNLOCKED)

This METHOD was developed ONLY for an UNLOCKED Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD XT926m phone that is already updated to the last version of KitKat 4.4.2 (System version "183.46.15.XT926.Verizon.en.US").
IF YOU HAVE AN LOCKED BOOTLOADER AND TRY THIS METHOD IT WILL BE ONLY YOUR RESPONSABILITY IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR PHONE !!!
My Motorola XT926m had an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER (ICS 4.0.4) and I flashed via RSD Lite the last stock firmware, "183.46.15"... After that, I was, of course, unhappy, because I read on different forums that this firmware version didn't support root... I tried to download the Hydrogen Peroxide xt926 application that others users recommended here on XDA forum, without success.
But now, after I applied this method, my phone is again rooted... Enjoy the steps, but be carefull, it was developed for XT926 phones with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER!
1. Download the files "VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml" and "VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-15.1_CFC_1FF.xml" from the Motorola firmware site: "motofirmware.com/files/file/"...
2. Unpack the files...
3. Substitute/replace the "gpt", "tz" files (FROM the folder with "15.1" version TO the folder with "10.1" version)... You should replace all the files that "RSD Lite" will tell you that don't fit when you try to flash the new stock firmware. You will obtain a MODIFIED version of "183.46.10" stock KitKAt 4.4.2 firmware!!!
4. Flash this MODIFIED "10.1" firmware with "RSD Lite v6.1.5 Multi-Flash" (without using Rsd Script Generator.jar), but don't forget to remove the first two 'getvar' lines in the xml file.
5. Download and install the "Towel Root.apk" and root the phone...
6. Now your phone should be ROOTED.
What to do NEXT:
7.Download from the Play Store and install "Superuser.apk" made by ClockWordMode and after reboot the application will ask you to update SU binary. In my case, the SU binary didn't support an online update and I installed the "Superuser.zip" file downloaded from the ClockWorkMode site, via recovery method, in order to gain this update (you can do this as well, if you already have a TWRP or CWM recovery installed on your phone). With the other version of superuser, like "SuperSU.apk" or "Superuser.apk" ("eu.chainfire.supersu-2.apk", the last version, 5.6mb, for example) you will need to follow the same steps...
8. Using "Total Commander.apk", you can go to "File System root"/"Etc"/"installrecovery.sh", and finally rename this last file... Or you can use "ES3 File Explorer.apk" in order to rename the same "installrecovery.sh" file in "Device"/"Etc" folder (choose, for example, the name "installrecovery.shbak")...
9. Flash with "Flashify.apk" (downloaded form PLay Store) a new "recovery img.": "TWRP.img" (2.8.3.0) or "CWM.img" (6.0.4.8) for KitKat... You can find them on "rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Droid%20Razr%20HD&folder=Firmware"...
10. If you flashed "TWPR recovery.img" you will need to install "Stericson.busybox-1.apk" (from Play Store...), because TWRP works with this busy box... (You could install "TWRP.apk" as well, but you must be careful, because you will need to be able to boot into Recovery mode directly from your phone (with the combination key), not from this app... Many times, the phone is able to boot into recovery mode from TWRP application, but not from the bootloader... That's why it is better to uninstall TWRP application if you have this problem). If you flashed a "CWM.img" you can install "RomManager.apk".
11.Now it is the time to backup your system to SD card!
That's it. My phone was unlocked, and I didn't have any issue following all this steps... If you're locked don't try it.
But.. If you're locked you could instead use an application named 'Safestrap' for some purposes (read more here on XDA forum please), because is destinated for the phones with locked bootloader...

Hi ,
Since this is a guide it does not belong to XDA Assist
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jackeagle said:
Hi ,
Since this is a guide it does not belong to XDA Assist
Please Read The Purpose of XDA Assist
Please Standby when Moderators Move the Thread To Your Device Specific Forum
RAZR HD General
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THANKS!

I know you took a lot of time to write this up, but there is a downgrade method posted on here already. Also, there is no need to rename recovery.sh. All you need to do after flashing recovery is power off the phone and immediately boot straight back into recovery so the install script completes.
To answer your question, no, you can't unlock .15.

RikRong said:
I know you took a lot of time to write this up, but there is a downgrade method posted on here already. Also, there is no need to rename recovery.sh. All you need to do after flashing recovery is power off the phone and immediately boot straight back into recovery so the install script completes.
To answer your question, no, you can't unlock .15.
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Thank you, I wasn't able to find another downgrade method, could you give me the link, please?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789743

But... to flash CWM or TWRP for update the binaries, you need to be bootloader unlocked... to flash a custom recovery...

joel_sinbad said:
But... to flash CWM or TWRP for update the binaries, you need to be bootloader unlocked... to flash a custom recovery...
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Correct. That's why this method is flawed and probably should be pulled before someone bricks their phone.

RikRong said:
Correct. That's why this method is flawed and probably should be pulled before someone bricks their phone.
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Yeah, unfortunately this post makes no sense, I mean, if you accidently flash the gpt.bin, you're screwed... and so many risks, plus, you can't flash custom recovery, and you can maybe downgrade the system and boot, but you still can't downgrade the bootloader...

joel_sinbad said:
Yeah, unfortunately this post makes no sense, I mean, if you accidently flash the gpt.bin, you're screwed... and so many risks, plus, you can't flash custom recovery, and you can maybe downgrade the system and boot, but you still can't downgrade the bootloader...
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This method is for an XT926 with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER, with the last 183.46.15 update and the root access lost. I only described the steps that I already done with my phone. My Maxx HD is working and has root access again... I flashed custom recovery too (TWRP 2.8.3.0), I haven't any other problem.

RikRong said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789743
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Thank you, unfortunately is not working for the xt 926 phone that already took the last 183.46.15 update:
"..........************WARNING*************
this guide only works completely if you did NOT take the 183.46.15 update rolling out around 9/9/14 .............".
Until now I don't have any other option, I'm forced to preserve the method that I mentioned in my thread.

ciprianv. said:
Thank you, unfortunately is not working for the xt 926 phone that already took the last 183.46.15 update:
"..........************WARNING*************
this guide only works completely if you did NOT take the 183.46.15 update rolling out around 9/9/14 .............".
Until now I don't have any other option, I'm forced to preserve the method that I mentioned in my thread.
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The piece you are referring to that doesn't work on .15 is the unlock and root. The downgrade should work on an unlocked phone.
That aside, your steps are very confusing and could easily cause a locked user to brick their phone. Please clarify or I will continue reporting this thread until it gets removed.

RikRong said:
The piece you are referring to that doesn't work on .15 is the unlock and root. The downgrade should work on an unlocked phone.
That aside, your steps are very confusing and could easily cause a locked user to brick their phone. Please clarify or I will continue reporting this thread until it gets removed.
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I just edited the post. I clearly specified that this methid is ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS (XT926M).

ciprianv. said:
I just edited the post. I clearly specified that this methid is ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS (XT926M).
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Thanks for doing that, I just want to make sure no one messes up their phone.

[HOW-TO][ROOT][5.02][SGP621] Rooted Lollipop on Locked Bootloader

There are quite a few threads that have all the information but for new Z3TC owners, it can be challenging to know where to start and to understand the process.
How I started here is recently purchasing a Rogers Z3TC and to my surprise, the bootloader cannot be unlocked. I shouldn't have been surprised since carriers do tend to lock the bootloaders and if I did my research, I would have found out that Sony offers unlockable and non-unlockable versions of the same hardware. I have never had to worry about having a recovery to root the device or install custom ROMs with root. For anyone new to Android, the recovery is probably the single most important mode to setting up your device the way you want. A prerequisite for that is of course an unlocked bootloader so you can install the recovery of your choice - ClockworkMod (CWM) or TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP).
So what makes the process confusing for some new Z3TC owners, such as myself, is that the process is somewhat backward. For most of my previous devices, it is:
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Install recovery
3. Gain root through flashing SuperSU or a rooted custom ROM
Because for my Rogers Z3TC cannot be bootloader unlocked, the process now looks like this:
1. Obtain root
2. Install recovery
3. Flash a pre-rooted Lollipop ROM
The only way we can get root on Lollipop is on a pre-rooted ROM because there is no exploit yet to do it directly. The only way we can install a pre-rooted ROM is through a custom recovery. The only way we can get a custom recovery is to be rooted. For unlocked bootloaders, they can get recovery through flashing the img of the recovery. The only way we can obtain root is through an exploit on a Z3 ROM, which thankfully works on the Z3TC due to the similar hardware.
So without quoting all the instructions of each step, I will provide the links and you just have to follow the instructions for each part.
Before you begin, you will need Flashtool and install the drivers for Flashmode and your device. You will not need Fastboot because unfortunately, you wont be doing anything with it on a locked bootloader. You may install it if you want.
If you are on Windows 8.1/10, you will need to to disable driver signature.
1. Obtain root by first flashing SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf and the system partition of D6603_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_20GLOBAL.ftf. Then use giefroot to root.
2. Prepare prerooted flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your internal storage or external SD.
3. Install XZDualRecovery and now you will have TWRP to install 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your SD card.
I would finish off by running SGP621-RICDefeat.zip to get R/W system access.
This is the simple template that I would imagine be the way those of us with locked bootloaders will install custom ROMs, obtain root or upgrade Android.
Thank you @lowtraxx for the root instructions and @[NUT] for the XZDualRecovery.

I am running stock Lollipop now.
If I take above mentioned steps,
do I lose the data with apps and settings I am using now?

ux50jp said:
I am running stock Lollipop now.
If I take above mentioned steps,
do I lose the data with apps and settings I am using now?
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I have tried downgrading from Lollipop back to step one without wipe in Flashtool but I think the system data are incompatible and caused bootloop.
Once I flashed a fresh SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf, I did not bother setting up any apps until I did a fresh install of the pre-rooted Lollipop ROM. If you can back up everything first, that would be best. If you cannot, try Flashtool without wipe and worst case scenario if you bootloop, there is a shut off button beside the SIM card tray and you can still get back into Flashmode.

hellocng said:
I have tried downgrading from Lollipop back to step one without wipe in Flashtool but I think the system data are incompatible and caused bootloop.
Once I flashed a fresh SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf, I did not bother setting up any apps until I did a fresh install of the pre-rooted Lollipop ROM. If you can back up everything first, that would be best. If you cannot, try Flashtool without wipe and worst case scenario if you bootloop, there is a shut off button beside the SIM card tray and you can still get back into Flashmode.
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If someone could do a tutorial video, I think a lot of people along with myself would highly appreciate it. I tried doing root on locked bootloader prior to Lollipop, but it just wasn't happening for me. So I decided to give up and just update it since it was too much of a hassle.

Thanks for the post.
Has anyone else tried this?
I am wondering why the root method previously need to unlock the bootloader to get the 621 firmware back on an rooted.
What has changed for this to work without unlocking the bootloader?
Thanks in advance

hellocng said:
1. Obtain root by first flashing SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf and the system partition of D6603_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_20GLOBAL.ftf. Then use giefroot to root.
2. Prepare prerooted flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your internal storage or external SD.
3. Install XZDualRecovery and now you will have TWRP to install 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your SD card.
I would finish off by running SGP621-RICDefeat.zip to get R/W system access.
This is the simple template that I would imagine be the way those of us with locked bootloaders will install custom ROMs, obtain root or upgrade Android.
Thank you @lowtraxx for the root instructions and @[NUT] for the XZDualRecovery.
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Will I lose my drm keys by doing this? I want to get root but dont wanna unlock my bootloader

Jiyeon90 said:
Will I lose my drm keys by doing this? I want to get root but dont wanna unlock my bootloader
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yes if you don't follow this steps
1- flash stock 4.4.4 with flashtool
2-flash the 4.4.4 Z3 system only" with flastool
3-factory reset in settings enable usb debuging etc,etc
4-obtain root with giefroot
5-backup TA partition
6-unlock boot loader
7-install dual recovery
8-flash prerooted 5.0.2 with custom recovery
9- gain get system R/W access with ricdefeat
10-relock boot loader restoring TA
good luck

Jiyeon90 said:
Will I lose my drm keys by doing this? I want to get root but dont wanna unlock my bootloader
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No, we cannot unlock our bootloader so we will not lose DRM.
Speedy Gonzalez said:
yes if you don't follow this steps
1- flash stock 4.4.4 with flashtool
2-flash the 4.4.4 Z3 system only" with flastool
3-factory reset in settings enable usb debuging etc,etc
4-obtain root with giefroot
5-backup TA partition
6-unlock boot loader
7-install dual recovery
8-flash prerooted 5.0.2 with custom recovery
9- gain get system R/W access with ricdefeat
10-relock boot loader restoring TA
good luck
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Step 3 and 5 is not necessary because we cant do step 6.

hellocng said:
No, we cannot unlock our bootloader so we will not lose DRM.
Step 3 and 5 is not necessary because we cant do step 6.
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what do you mean with we can't ? you don't want to ?
Never mind I didn't knew you CAN'T unlock the bootloader at all

1. Obtain root by first flashing SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf and the system partition of D6603_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_20GLOBAL.ftf. Then use giefroot to root.
2. Prepare prerooted flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your internal storage or external SD.
3. Install XZDualRecovery and now you will have TWRP to install 23.1.A.0.690 NOBA on your SD card.
I would finish off by running SGP621-RICDefeat.zip to get R/W system access.
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These steps don't unlock bootloader. So DRM stays intact. No need to backup/restore TA!!!

hellocng said:
No, we cannot unlock our bootloader so we will not lose DRM.
Step 3 and 5 is not necessary because we cant do step 6.
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So I can get root even if I skip step 3, 5, and 6?

Jiyeon90 said:
So I can get root even if I skip step 3, 5, and 6?
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Yes.

Thank you, its working now, yeah no need to backup TA, unlock bootloader, etc.
It was a bit tricky but not as hard as in the other threads.
I did one mistake, I flashed the SGP621 pre-rooted zip on my SGP611, it wouldnt turn on obviously, so I created a pre-rooted file for the SGP611 and now I'm on lollipop with root and dual recovery
Flashing the ricdefeat file fails everytime though but thats a very minor issue.
Here's the pre-rooted file for the SGP611 users
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz4ANHmLVuVTR2FqWHEzemxORjg/view?usp=sharing
It seems really hard to brick the device too, I ran out of space on my pc while flashing 4.4.4 with flashtool so the processes was aborted at about 50% but I was still able to get into flash mode again.

Jiyeon90 said:
Thank you, its working now, yeah no need to backup TA, unlock bootloader, etc.
It was a bit tricky but not as hard as in the other threads.
I did one mistake, I flashed the SGP621 pre-rooted zip on my SGP611, it wouldnt turn on obviously, so I created a pre-rooted file for the SGP611 and now I'm on lollipop with root and dual recovery
Flashing the ricdefeat file fails everytime though but thats a very minor issue.
Here's the pre-rooted file for the SGP611 users
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz4ANHmLVuVTR2FqWHEzemxORjg/view?usp=sharing
It seems really hard to brick the device too, I ran out of space on my pc while flashing 4.4.4 with flashtool so the processes was aborted at about 50% but I was still able to get into flash mode again.
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Could that prerooted 611 file work on my lollipop 612? Or would it need 612 specifically to work?
Thanks

GigaSPX said:
Could that prerooted 611 file work on my lollipop 612? Or would it need 612 specifically to work?
Thanks
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I'm not sure, you could give it a try.
Or just make a pre-rooted file yourself, it's quite easy, just remember to use the right lollipop .FTF file for your 612 device.

Jiyeon90 said:
I'm not sure, you could give it a try.
Or just make a pre-rooted file yourself, it's quite easy, just remember to use the right lollipop .FTF file for your 612 device.
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Just follow the same instructions from the first post?

GigaSPX said:
Just follow the same instructions from the first post?
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Yes, what I did was.
Downgrade to 4.4.4 using flashtool, if you are on 611 or 612 dont use the ftf file in the first post as your device wont turn on, use the correct ftf file for your device.
Flash z3 compact system using flashtool (dont wipe anything and exclude everything but system, you will end up with with the z3 system and you will get error messages when you turn it on, thats fine)
Root using giefrrot (it took me 3 tries to get it rooted)
Install double recovery.
Put the pre-rooted file in your phone memory or sd card.
Flash the pre-rooted lollipop file and reboot, thats all.
But as you have the 612 device I would recommend you to make your own pre-rooted file, just follow these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

Jiyeon90 said:
Flashing the ricdefeat file fails everytime though but thats a very minor issue.
It seems really hard to brick the device too, I ran out of space on my pc while flashing 4.4.4 with flashtool so the processes was aborted at about 50% but I was still able to get into flash mode again.
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The RICDefeat is quite important if you want to remove bloatware or alter the system in anyway, which is one of my prime reasons for rooting. What was the error or message?
Flash mode is intact as long as the bootloader is locked as we cannot modify any of the kernel or boot partitions.

Jiyeon90 said:
Yes, what I did was.
Downgrade to 4.4.4 using flashtool, if you are on 611 or 612 dont use the ftf file in the first post as your device wont turn on, use the correct ftf file for your device.
Flash z3 compact system using flashtool (dont wipe anything and exclude everything but system, you will end up with with the z3 system and you will get error messages when you turn it on, thats fine)
Root using giefrrot (it took me 3 tries to get it rooted)
Install double recovery.
Put the pre-rooted file in your phone memory or sd card.
Flash the pre-rooted lollipop file and reboot, thats all.
But as you have the 612 device I would recommend you to make your own pre-rooted file, just follow these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
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I want to personally thank you for the instructions. I'm now running perfectly as is prerooted Lollipop SGP612. It took me several tries too with the rooting with giefroot because each time I run it, I can't get it connected to USB anymore, which I had to constantly restart to get.

hellocng said:
The RICDefeat is quite important if you want to remove bloatware or alter the system in anyway, which is one of my prime reasons for rooting. What was the error or message?
Flash mode is intact as long as the bootloader is locked as we cannot modify any of the kernel or boot partitions.
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I don't remember what error message I got, all I remember is seeing the word 'aborted' with the green Android guy laying down.
I have removed several apps that came pre-installed using titanium backup, I also installed the SD card fix so I can use the SD card freely. I haven't had a single issue so far.
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GigaSPX said:
I want to personally thank you for the instructions. I'm now running perfectly as is prerooted Lollipop SGP612. It took me several tries too with the rooting with giefroot because each time I run it, I can't get it connected to USB anymore, which I had to constantly restart to get.
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No problem, glad I could help [emoji2]

Z1 Android 5.1.1 Full Stock Rooting method without downgrade !

Hello,
Installing prerooted rom for Unlocked bootloader !
This Rom is Stock Untouched Android 5.1.1 pre-rooted and can be used on any android version on your Xperia Z1.
Things you need:
1-Xperia Z1 with any android version.
2-Prerooted European Stock 5.1.1 FW version bellow
3-SuperSU update (download from the tutorial bellow or anywhere you can find it)
4-Custom Recovery - i used Z1 locked Dual Recovery
First of all you have to go and unlock bootloader, after that install CWM recovery following this tutorial:
Install CWM tutorial from AndroidDevices dot com
After you did this go and download PreRooted Rom, SuperSU flashable and some Recovery Flashable also.
Put them all on your SD card.
I cant post links so i will tell you how to make a prerooted rom.
Download Sony Flashtool and XperiFirm.
Select your desired rom and download prf file - uncheck extract.
Dowload PRF Creator, select Rom File, SuperSU Flashable and Recovery Flashable.
Click Create, wait for your ZIP file that you will need bellow !
STEPS:
Asuming that you instaled CWM Recovery, press Volume Up and Power button, keep pressing volume up when light is purple and boot in CWM Recovery.
Wipe everything, chache, system, davil etc.
Install zip from sd card - choose prerooted rom.
After finishing install it will say that cant install SuperSU and Recovery zips.
DONT REBOOT PHONE.
Choose again Install Zip from SD Card and flash SuperSU.
DONT REBOOT PHONE.
Go back, Install ZIP from SD Card and flash recovery zip.
Now you can reboot.
DONE, you have now successfully Android 5.1.1 Stock FW rooted on your XPeria Z!

Proof
Go to postimage dot com / image/9jpca6kmx/f477cd94/

Is this joke?

Do that printscreen looks like joke to you ?
I will upload a video to youtube soon.
Edit: go to youtube and /watch?v=c2ujy44_Dns

Bican said:
Do that printscreen looks like joke to you ?
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I said joke because everyone know how to root with unlocked bootloader
We need locked bootloader root

munged said:
I said joke because everyone know how to root with unlocked bootloader
We need locked bootloader root
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I'm new to this kind of stuff. I tryed many Roms for the battery drop issue since Android Lolipop Update.
Dont know if it helps you but you can use Sony's Developer guide on how to unlock your bootloader or you can use flastool dot net 1 click bootloader unlock.
Open program, conect phone in fastboot, click BL button, then unlock bootloader.

where are the files and the tutorial??

This is a troll, also operator versions of z1 has their bootloader permanently locked

Bican said:
I'm new to this kind of stuff. I tryed many Roms for the battery drop issue since Android Lolipop Update.
Dont know if it helps you but you can use Sony's Developer guide on how to unlock your bootloader or you can use flastool dot net 1 click bootloader unlock.
Open program, conect phone in fastboot, click BL button, then unlock bootloader.
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but, when you unlock bl you will lose guarantee.
this is a deal breaker

tracer123 said:
but, when you unlock bl you will lose guarantee.
this is a deal breaker
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I got this phone Second Hand so there is no problem.
Not a troll, this is how i have rooted my phone today with android 5.1.1 - check video on youtube , posted today.
Sony Flashtool via flashtool dot net
Also has included XperiFirm to get any original firmware you want.
PRF Creator via this forum links
Recovery Flashable also from this forum
CWM Recovery boot.img found on that forum also with tutorial - flash it via fastboot (android sdk platform tools) or via Sony Flash Tool
You can find LINK of everything used in this tutorial on this forum.
Get all files then follow this to root Android 5.1.1
Again, im new thats why i cant post links !

Gamer4Life said:
This is a troll, also operator versions of z1 has their bootloader permanently locked
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I flashed Stock Versions/Custom roms or howerver you called them. via sony PC Companion, Emma, Sony Flash tool
Search this on google "sony unlock bootloader"

Bican said:
I flashed Stock Versions/Custom roms or howerver you called them. via sony PC Companion, Emma, Sony Flash tool
Search this on google "sony unlock bootloader"
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We know how to unlock bootloader but we will lose drm key forever
So downgrade is the best choice for now

Bican said:
I flashed Stock Versions/Custom roms or howerver you called them. via sony PC Companion, Emma, Sony Flash tool
Search this on google "sony unlock bootloader"
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You, my friend, are insulting intelligence of XDA members. First of all, you can't install recovery if you have no root. Second of all, you can't unlock your bootloader if you have no root. Now understand how d*mb you sound? If I were you, I would beg the modes to wipe this thread and then get another ID or disappear forever.

optimumpro said:
You, my friend, are insulting intelligence of XDA members. First of all, you can't install recovery if you have no root. Second of all, you can't unlock your bootloader if you have no root. Now understand how d*mb you sound? If I were you, I would beg the modes to wipe this thread and then get another ID or disappear forever.
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forgive him and be kind got qoute from some where, Here's an inspirational qoute
some her know things but never share knowledge, they think they have a top secret under their belt, must make them feel special. Come on guys remember the newbies of today will be the pros of tomorrow and without newbies today there will be no pros tomorrow.
Don't Give Up @Bican ask mods to wipe this thread

Definitly delete this thread, unlocking bootloader we know about it. PRF Creator we know to use, but what how about devices with "unlock bootloader allowed....no"? I think your intentions was good, but this is not a solution, sorry

iedafarha said:
forgive him and be kind got qoute from some where, Here's an inspirational qoute
some her know things but never share knowledge, they think they have a top secret under their belt, must make them feel special. Come on guys remember the newbies of today will be the pros of tomorrow and without newbies today there will be no pros tomorrow.
Don't Give Up @Bican ask mods to wipe this thread
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The quote is OK, but it applies to those who refuse to share knowledge. Not me...

optimumpro said:
The quote is OK, but it applies to those who refuse to share knowledge. Not me...
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haha .. sorry not point to you mate, just take full qoutation from somewhere. thanks

Do the same without unlocking bootloader... then we have some business to do.. Hows your camera btw ? is it nice to shoot without focus ?

I've done something similar WITHOUT UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER. In my case , i have a xperia Z1 without the posibility to unlock the bootloader (Unlocking bootloader status set to NO). I have to mention that i did not have any recovery installed on my phone. I've done the following steps:
1. I flashed a KITKAT (4.4.4)(downgraded) to my Xperia Z1.
2. After that i rooted the phone with the simply root (automatic one) or one click root.
3. I've installed dual recovery for Z1 with flashtool.
4. After that , i've flashed a 5.1.1 Android(with recovery) with root, xposed and everything...(IT HAS TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH LOCKED BOOTLOADER , READ CAREFULLY IN DESCRIPTION)
5. Right now i enjoy the rooted 5.1.1 with xposed and everything
Here you have the link of the 5.1.1 flash:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/rom-z5mx-rom7-5-0extended-battery-t3224245
ENJOY!

optimumpro said:
Second of all, you can't unlock your bootloader if you have no roo
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what?
We don't need a root to unlock BL.

Do I need to unlock the bootloader?

Hello!
I want to finally install a custom rom for my phone (GT-I9301I) but to do that I want to install TWRP. Every tutorial on how to install TWRP just use odin and phone in download mode despite the fact that in a lot of places it is said that you need to have an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom recovery. (Also in CF-auto root webpage it is stated that bootloader needs to be unlocked). But do I really need to unlock the bootloader (yes, I am new to this) to flash a custom recovery when using Odin? And after the TWRP is installed I can just use CF auto root and then install the ROM, right?
I would greatly appreciate your help !
Thanks in advance,
TheKiloOhm

I'm pretty sure, that S3Neo+ has an unlocked bootloader.

There is a way to flash a recovery without a PC. Use Flashify just from the Play Store.
Sent from my GT-I9301I using Tapatalk

sasd123 said:
There is a way to flash a recovery without a PC. Use Flashify just from the Play Store.
Sent from my GT-I9301I using Tapatalk
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But I need root access which I can get by flashing CF auto root.
Is Towelroot considered as a common rooting tool?
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I'm pretty sure, that S3Neo+ has an unlocked bootloader.
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Is there a way I can check it? When I boot into recovery it doesn't show anything about lock/unlock state.

TheKiloOhm said:
Is there a way I can check it? When I boot into recovery it doesn't show anything about lock/unlock state.
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Well.. Try booting to download mode. (Vol. and center button down on boot). If you want to root you should download custom recovery. I recommend TWRP.

Ok, first of all..
I AM REALLY HAPPY SOMEONE MENTIONED THIS AT LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAST
Now.. I have this device.. and mine is bootloader locked
our s3ve3g is definitely locked...
and I tried to flash TWRP using ODIN and I ended up looping (Read)
So Take Care ...
Been trying to find a way to unlock this thing for a while now... will post my findings here or on my blog if I ever find anything
Edit: Did I mention that some variants of our specific device are locked and some are not !!
and I can't figure out the difference...

Found this
and it pointed me to this
but I don't have time to test now...

OK... I think I found the answer...
According to IanWorthington
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66377330#post66377330
FIXED: This TWRP requires 4.4.4. It does NOT work on 4.3.

Samsug bidn't lock bootloader for s3 neo i have a i9301i and i can do anything with it recoevry root vustom rom kernel flashing. ANYITHING. So i think it deneds on serial nunber or something