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[SO-04E] Xperia A Owners Thread (Japan)

Since there doesn't apear to be a thread on here I will start one.
Here is my review of the Xperia A
On the stock firmware you can root it using the DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
If you have updated to 10.1.1.D.2.26 then the Easy Rooting toolkit doesn't work yet.
I was able to root 10.1.1.D.2.26 with the info found here on 2ch with the tool posted on comment 508.

work？
zaphod777 said:
Since there doesn't apear to be a thread on here I will start one.
Here is my review of the Xperia A
On the stock firmware you can root it using the DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
If you have updated to 10.1.1.D.2.26 then the Easy Rooting toolkit doesn't work yet.
I was able to root 10.1.1.D.2.26 with the info found here on 2ch with the tool posted on comment 508.
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The 2ch's root tools is work？
I 'am afraid It will unlocked my bootloader....

stevenhy2.0 said:
The 2ch's root tools is work？
I 'am afraid It will unlocked my bootloader....
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This phone does not have an unlockable boot loader, the 2ch tool only installs root. My bootloader is still locked.

xperia a updates
Hi
Actually buid 10.1.1.D.0.179 can be rooted with DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit right?
two questions:
if your are out of japan...how can you get the 4.2.2 update 10.3.1.B.0.224 without OTA? its already out right?
the update 10.1.1.D.2.31 is flying aroud in some threads... how can you use it/flash it? you cant with seus
how you get/flash this update 10.1.1.D.2.26 you guys are talking about?
thanks for your help!

CarlitoZ007 said:
Hi
Actually buid 10.1.1.D.0.179 can be rooted with DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit right?
two questions:
if your are out of japan...how can you get the 4.2.2 update 10.3.1.B.0.224 without OTA? its already out right?
the update 10.1.1.D.2.31 is flying aroud in some threads... how can you use it/flash it? you cant with seus
how you get/flash this update 10.1.1.D.2.26 you guys are talking about?
thanks for your help!
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Xperia A (SO-04E) {FW: 10.1.1.D.0.179}
Xperia A (SO-04E) {FW: 10.1.1.D.2.26}
Both work with Doomlord, once it is rooted you should use rootkeeper otherwise OTA will remove your root.
You can update using OTA using WiFi under settings -> about phone
Otherwise you can use the Sony Bridge Software to update your phone but it will delete root and there is not root for later versions of the software.
The latest version out now is 4.2.2 build 10.31.B.0.224

Thanks zaphod777!
Do you know where else I can get the 4.2.2 tft??????
....I found this japanese website, it looks like you can keep your root in 10.1.1.D.2.31, the google translation isn't very accurate but its enough I guess.
h t t p ://hito-5102.blogspot.com/2013/08/xperia-so-04e-rooted.html
I hope it helps

CarlitoZ007 said:
Thanks zaphod777!
Do you know where else I can get the 4.2.2 tft??????
....I find this japanese website, it looks like you can keep your root in 10.1.1.D.2.31, the google translation isn't very accurate but its enough I guess.
h t t p ://hito-5102.blogspot.com/2013/08/xperia-so-04e-rooted.html
I hope it helps
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you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know

10.1.1.D.2.31 Rooted
zaphod777 said:
you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know
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Just did it, my internet connection isn't too fast so I'll upload the files this weekend nkk!

10.1.1.D.2.31 Rooted
I'll try to keep it easy for all of you guys (two or three so-04e owners)
1. Have running the 10.1.1.D.2.26 firmware
2. Root it (thanks to DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit 17)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWdDlpOFU1NHRhamM/edit?usp=sharing
3. Install recovery
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWVDlhYUdVNnFBcVE/edit?usp=sharing
4. Flash the 10.1.1.D.2.31 prerooted zip via recovey
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWOHpjN1l3SS1pVzQ/edit?usp=sharing
5. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your phone now its rooted but you must install xrecovery again if you want to create backups or flash anything
Hope helps

CarlitoZ007 said:
I'll try to keep it easy for all of you guys (two or three so-04e owners)
1. Have running the 10.1.1.D.2.26 firmware
2. Root it (thanks to DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit 17)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWdDlpOFU1NHRhamM/edit?usp=sharing
3. Install recovery
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWVDlhYUdVNnFBcVE/edit?usp=sharing
4. Flash the 10.1.1.D.2.31 prerooted zip via recovey
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWOHpjN1l3SS1pVzQ/edit?usp=sharing
5. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your phone now its rooted but you must install xrecovery again if you want to create backups or flash anything
Hope helps
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#3 looks to be set to private.

zaphod777 said:
#3 looks to be set to private.
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Fix it, sorry

10.3.1.B.0.224
It works?
what about this?
:victory:

10.1.1.d.2.26 ftf ?
Hi all, i´ve already updated to 10.1.1.D.2.31. Is there a way to flash back the 10.1.1.D.2.26 version to start the rooting proceeding and if yes where can i find the ftf?
Also i see in the last post that Carlito has a rooted 10.3.1.B.0.224, do you have a pre rooted version that we can use instead of the 2.31?
Thank you!!

Been busy these days I'll post the 4.2.2 root method in the next hours
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ A SO-04E xda app-developers app

My xperia A 10.3.1.B.0.224 doesn't have stamina mode , it's the problem on my phone only or all other xperia a dont have stamina too ?

my xperia A has been rooted, how can i update it?? (first time using android, sorry for silly question )

RurounixKen said:
my xperia A has been rooted, how can i update it?? (first time using android, sorry for silly question )
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If you install root keeper you should be OK with OTA update. Updating the phone with the PC software will remove root.

CarlitoZ007 said:
Been busy these days I'll post the 4.2.2 root method in the next hours
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ A SO-04E xda app-developers app
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Any update on this? I am on 4.2.2 but don't have root.

zaphod777 said:
If you install root keeper you should be OK with OTA update. Updating the phone with the PC software will remove root.
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Can you give me the customization number of your xperia A??

zaphod777 said:
you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know
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I'm in outside Japan, PC Companion and SUS always say there are no firmware. How can I get 4.2.2 firmware?

rooting 4.4.2 on LB

hi there is a new root toolkit i found on android police that called towelroo.
its made for galaxy line but the dev said it suppose to work on all phones and it is working on xperia z ( C6603) on 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230)
here is the link to the xda thread
and for the site

Help!!!
Hi,
I tried on my Xperia Z2 Locked bootloader
Not Working....
Any idea how to make it work ???? If I Uninstall it phone reboots...
Please help.
Thankyou

Rooting Xperia Z 4.4.2 official rom with Locked Bootloader
dominic21 said:
hi there is a new root toolkit i found on android police that called towelroo.
its made for galaxy line but the dev said it suppose to work on all phones and it is working on xperia z ( C6603) on 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230)
here is the link to the xda thread
and for the site
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Yes, it can root My Xperia Z 4.4.2 LB. super Su has been down loaded manually from playstore manually. The device gain root access, but super su cannot update binary. My only wish for rooting is to change system font and to backup TA partition, so after doing these, i unroot the device. Thats all OK.

netharshal13 said:
Hi,
I tried on my Xperia Z2 Locked bootloader
Not Working....
Any idea how to make it work ???? If I Uninstall it phone reboots...
Please help.
Thankyou
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For Xperia Z2,visit here

Ben Ling said:
For Xperia Z2,visit here
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Thanks :silly:

drnaylwin said:
Yes, it can root My Xperia Z 4.4.2 LB. super Su has been down loaded manually from playstore manually. The device gain root access, but super su cannot update binary. My only wish for rooting is to change system font and to backup TA partition, so after doing these, i unroot the device. Thats all OK.
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download supersu from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu and update binaries

[Q] 4.4.4 Root

Hey Everyone
i have Sony Z2 D6502 Bulid num end 167
i need a root for it
i tried many ones by nothing worked
and i didn't find anything alike on the fourms
pls help :\ i need the root access ASP!

AbdwGTK said:
and i didn't find anything alike on the fourms
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That's either
1. A lie
2. You didn't search
3. Your searching another forum
To root your phone (as said many many times in the z2 section)
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2 to root
2. Unlock your bootloader

o0 Matt 0o said:
That's either
1. A lie
2. You didn't search
3. Your searching another forum
To root your phone (as said many many times in the z2 section)
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2 to root
2. Unlock your bootloader
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Unlock the bootloader is not needed for root, thats also a lie then, i have root on locked bl with 4.4.4 ^^
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^

AbdwGTK said:
Hey Everyone
i have Sony Z2 D6502 Bulid num end 167
i need a root for it
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There is no root for it!
AbdwGTK said:
pls help :\
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To have root on 4.4.4 follow these steps:
Downgrade to 4.4.2 and root your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Create a rooted update package:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155

o0 Matt 0o said:
That's either
1. A lie
2. You didn't search
3. Your searching another forum
To root your phone (as said many many times in the z2 section)
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2 to root
2. Unlock your bootloader
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a LIE ????
why would i lie for -_-
i searched the fourms and there is NO Z2 4.4.4 ROOT -___-

o0 Matt 0o said:
That's either
1. A lie
2. You didn't search
3. Your searching another forum
To root your phone (as said many many times in the z2 section)
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2 to root
2. Unlock your bootloader
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Pandemic said:
Unlock the bootloader is not needed for root, thats also a lie then, i have root on locked bl with 4.4.4 ^^
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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They're options. I may not have made that clear.
If you have 4.4.4 and want root you have two options. You either downgrade or unlock bootloader.
My point is there are a lot of threads with people saying how do I root 4.4.4 and everytime the response is the same.
Choose one of the options below:
o0 Matt 0o said:
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2 to root
2. Unlock your bootloader
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core_x said:
There is no root for it!
To have root on 4.4.4 follow these steps:
Downgrade to 4.4.2 and root your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Create a rooted update package:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
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Pandemic said:
Unlock the bootloader is not needed for root, thats also a lie then, i have root on locked bl with 4.4.4 ^^
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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so the only way is to downgrade
do you advice me to do so ? :\ ??

AbdwGTK said:
so the only way is to downgrade
do you advice me to do so ? :\ ??
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If you want to keep the DRM Keys then yes because when you unlock your bootloader then you will lose those keys
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^

AbdwGTK said:
so the only way is to downgrade
do you advice me to do so ? :\ ??
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YES
so because today is the realized
Installing 4.4.2 do root
and installing
stock-4-4-4-23-0-1-0-167-bug-free

Maybe is my headache but to root we can simply Flash Recovery in fastboot and then SuperSU in recovery? Or why not? Thanks

Just a notice to some folks,
1) take a look at the "root" threads, and yes, there are several pertaining to trying to get root on 4.4.4.
2) Don't call people "liars", please. We know it's sometimes difficult for new users to find the appropriate information.
3) Be a little more precise in your answers. Not everybody is a technical genius
Now, for some folks who are new to the Z2 forums, and this includes Z2 tablets as well.
There is no "Easy" root for 4.4.4. This is well known to most folks. So basically it leaves 2 options.
1) Downgrade your OS to 4.4.2, then you can use the Towelroot based root application, and a few other things. Then you can flash a pre-rooted 4.4.4 ROM and still retain root and DRM keys.
2) Downgrade to 4.4.2 and Back-up your DRM keys using the available app, with root. Upgrade to 4.4.4 and unlock your bootloader, and install a modified Boot.img, flashboot boot a recovery.img, and let it install SU and binary (or use ADB). This way, if you honestly need your DRM keys, you can re-install DRM (and go back to 4.4.2), then migrate to 4.4.4
Honestly, other than some proprietary Sony music, and the loss of Playstation controller, I really can't see a need for the DRM keys anyhow.
Those are pretty much the 2 options. And Lollipop 5.0.x will offer no other options as well.
Bottom line, be nice folks....
MD

Moscow Desire said:
Honestly, other than some proprietary Sony music, and the loss of Playstation controller, I really can't see a need for the DRM keys anyhow.
MD
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Actually you will loose some camera functionality such as Sony Bionz image processing that helps to reduce the low light camera noise. I know there's a thread that restore this but I doubt that works 100%. Camera is the only thing stopping me from unlocking the bootloader to root, luckily we have an exploit which works on older kernels ?

zxz0O0 just released "in dev version for Z3/Z3C/Z3CT. I hope that this should work on Z2 on 4.4.4.
Have any of you tried? damn I am on CM otherwise woulda given a shot and see.

Easy root Xperia Z2 5.1.1 Stock 23.4.A.0.546

Hi guys I have found an easier method to root 5.1.1 (By accident )
steps
1)flash the ftf 23.4.A.0.546 based upon you device version(d6503 or d6502)
2)Download the latest custom kernel of Androplus(v62 recommended)
3)copy the same into your phone (.zip)
4)flash the boot image from the zip in fastboot to get recovery then install the zip copied earlier
5)download suView attachment UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
6)install the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46 in recovery and congrats you just got your phone rooted
I did test the same,got my D6502 version rooted:angel:
Credits
Androplus for his awesome kernel
give a thumps u if your problem is solved

This is useful only to those who have their bootloader unlocked...
Plus this method is not new... It has been around for quite some time

If you're rooted on previous version, you can make a backup of your TA partition, then do OP steps, then flash stock kernel, and restore TA... Easy
Enviado desde mi D6503

Meloferz said:
If you're rooted on previous version, you can make a backup of your TA partition, then do OP steps, then flash stock kernel, and restore TA... Easy
Enviado desde mi D6503
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or simply use pre rooted zip

ALp TR said:
or simply use pre rooted zip
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I just found the same as all the methods to root 5.1.1 found to be quiet complex
so this one may prove to be much simpler root method at present time.

Thanks working Xperia z2 D6503 Android 5.1.1 23.4.A.0.546 open bootloader. fast and easy [emoji106]
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

How bout for Z3 5.1.1 sir? whats the step ?

clovinx said:
How bout for Z3 5.1.1 sir? whats the step ?
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Sorry I Do not knw abt z3 lz do check its forum you may find any kernel compatible to your 5.1.1 version kernel (custom)then flash the supersu zip in my link provided.

thanks
Sonic987 said:
Sorry I Do not knw abt z3 lz do check its forum you may find any kernel compatible to your 5.1.1 version kernel (custom)then flash the supersu zip in my link provided.
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thanks sonic

Sorry, I am just a newbie in this.
I just wanted to know how can I flash the kernal? If you could explain the procedure
Secondly, in serviceinfo>configuration - it says 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes'
That means my Bootloader is unlocked, right?

DawoodSahi said:
Sorry, I am just a newbie in this.
I just wanted to know how can I flash the kernal? If you could explain the procedure
Secondly, in serviceinfo>configuration - it says 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes'
That means my Bootloader is unlocked, right?
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I got the same understanding problems like DawoodSahi. Can someone please post a more detailed prescription for us dummies. i already got 23.4.A.0.546 on my z2. Whats next? I connected my phone with the flashtool . How do i flash just the kernel? And do i have to unlock the bootloader manually before or can it be locked? in serviceinfo>configuration - it says 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes'
What is meant with boot image from the zip? The kernel zip file? Please help me! Or help us!

RDroid2k11 said:
I got the same understanding problems like DawoodSahi. Can someone please post a more detailed prescription for us dummies. i already got 23.4.A.0.546 on my z2. Whats next? I connected my phone with the flashtool . How do i flash just the kernel? And do i have to unlock the bootloader manually before or can it be locked? in serviceinfo>configuration - it says 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes'
What is meant with boot image from the zip? The kernel zip file? Please help me! Or help us!
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I am rooted right now.
I just downgraded, unchecked the data, appdata and cache and flashed the kitkat rom but it caused bootloop, I flashed again and wiped all the data and cache in the flashtool and it worked.
Rooted, installed recovery and flashed the pre-rooted file from recovery.

DawoodSahi said:
Sorry, I am just a newbie in this.
I just wanted to know how can I flash the kernal? If you could explain the procedure
Secondly, in serviceinfo>configuration - it says 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes'
That means my Bootloader is unlocked, right?
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It means it can be unlocked.you will have to unlock it to you the
But let me warn you that you will loose the drm files ie camera quality loss and xreality and all.....try other root method if you don't want to unlock...

Sonic987 said:
Hi guys I have found an easier method to root 5.1.1 (By accident )
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Please mention For unlocked bootloader in your thread name.. New people will get confused and may try to flash kernel on locked BL and get bricked. You can root or do whatever you want if you have unlocked BL.. Nothing accidental..

Hi
How about root for z1 5.1.1?

[Suggestion] Root For 5.1 LB

Hi guys
after 5.1.1 update there is no root for it , root only by install pre-rooted rom
so i think if we change the kernel to 5.0 kernel and root it by kingroot it will success !
anyone try it ?
if anyone can try it this is the kernel.ftf files
for D6502 DOWNLOAD
for D6503 DOWNLOAD
If it success , please post in comments
thanks for all

Sony guy said:
Hi guys
after 5.1.1 update there is no root for it , root only by install pre-rooted rom
so i think if we change the kernel to 5.0 kernel and root it by kingroot it will success !
anyone try it ?
if anyone can try it this is the kernel.ftf files
for D6502 DOWNLOAD
for D6503 DOWNLOAD
If it success , please post in comments
thanks for all
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A 5.0 kernel would not boot with 5.1 rom bro.

gavster26 said:
A 5.0 kernel would not boot with 5.1 rom bro.
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i try it yesterday on z3 dual d6633
it boot but wifi didnt work ..

Sony guy said:
i try it yesterday on z3 dual d6633
it boot but wifi didnt work ..
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I kept getting bootloop

In theory it shouldn't boot due to a mismatch in Android version. It was like this back on my XM when 4.3 got released for it, so I can't see anything having changed.