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[STOCK][D58XX][5.X] Installing ROOT tutorial

Hi friends!
I've got absolutely no expirience on how to write tutorials on XDA and i'm from Denmark, so if it's way off on regards to spelling and guidelines, you now know why.
The goal of this tutorial is to guide you through the process of gaining root access with Recovery on your Xperia Z3 Compact running Android Lollipop 5+.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THIS METHOD IF YOU ARE ON A LOCKED BOOTLOADER!
Lets start
Download AndroPlusKernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2937173
Download XZDualRecovery Kernel from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Copy XZDualRecovery Kernel to your Xperia phone
Open AndroPlusKernel.zip, extract the boot.img and flash it using flashboot with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Turn on your phone, pressing the volume up to start the recovery.
Flash the ZDualRecovery Kernel
Reboot and open SuperSU so finalize the root access.
Enjoy!
PEAS!!!
This method will not delete any data on your phone.
- Simon

Im root on the 5.0.2 ftf listed in this forum.
I have locked bootlaoder... Although xzdr is nor working.... Is this procedure you detail still ok for my current device?

Do not use this on a Phone with locked bootloader! Put up a warning on this or some May get softbricked phones...
Sent from my D5803 using interwebz

dillalade said:
Im root on the 5.0.2 ftf listed in this forum.
I have locked bootlaoder... Although xzdr is nor working.... Is this procedure you detail still ok for my current device?
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If you are on a locked bootloader - please see this page http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and flash the "XZDualRecovery"
T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip - it wont delete your TDA partition.

tndb said:
Do not use this on a Phone with locked bootloader! Put up a warning on this or some May get softbricked phones...
Sent from my D5803 using interwebz
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Thanks for the heads up - I just added the warning.

sessingø said:
If you are on a locked bootloader - please see this page http://nut.xperia-files.com/ and flash the "XZDualRecovery"
T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip - it wont delete your TDA partition.
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Apparently this recovery is not yet compatible with lollipop. Besides there's no recovery in my setup to flash any flashable.

But this procedure is for LolliPop 5.0 ? I know that Custom Recovery of NUT is not compatible with it !?!
So your procedure for lock bootloader will be:
Download AndroPlusKernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-c...ernel-t2937173...link is wrong: is http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2937173 and the kernel is Z3C_AndroPlusKernel_v31.zip ..BUT this kernel want Unlocked bootloader ??
Download XZDualRecovery Kernel from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/ : T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip
Copy XZDualRecovery Kernel to your Xperia phone
Open AndroPlusKernel.zip, extract the boot.img and flash it using flashboot with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Turn on your phone, pressing the volume up to start the recovery.
Flash the ZDualRecovery Kernel
Reboot and open SuperSU so finalize the root access.
...so is not clear all ?!?
Hispanico

If i download
http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer.zip
And start the process for 5.0.2 in locked bootloader will work? Is this recovery working?
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

XZDR isn't working for LP yet, regardless of bootloader status. OP can you please provide proof that you have working recovery in LP, because it seems you're the only user with this
Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

I'm sorry for the misleading title, my method will not install any recovery on your phone - but only root access. Sorry for the mistake.
But for now root access is cool as it enables me to use airstream, vpn and other features that weren't available before.
When a working recovery is released the steps can be used again (flashing androplus) followed by flashing wathever you want to flash from within the recovery. Just remember to flash a compatible lollipop kernel in order for boot to work afterwards.
- Simon

hispanico957 said:
But this procedure is for LolliPop 5.0 ? I know that Custom Recovery of NUT is not compatible with it !?!
So your procedure for lock bootloader will be:
Download AndroPlusKernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-c...ernel-t2937173...link is wrong: is http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/kernel-andropluskernel-t2937173 and the kernel is Z3C_AndroPlusKernel_v31.zip ..BUT this kernel want Unlocked bootloader ??
Download XZDualRecovery Kernel from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/ : T2U-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.flashable.zip
Copy XZDualRecovery Kernel to your Xperia phone
Open AndroPlusKernel.zip, extract the boot.img and flash it using flashboot with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Turn on your phone, pressing the volume up to start the recovery.
Flash the ZDualRecovery Kernel
Reboot and open SuperSU so finalize the root access.
...so is not clear all ?!?
Hispanico
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Hi Hispanico. I just got a z3c with Lollipop installed. Its basically a stock z3c that receieved the lollipop upgrade. If I follow your steps stated here, will I be able to gain root on 5.0.2? I just want to double check on it, because I don't want to end with a brick. Your steps are clear, but I have not found anyone else saying that they did it with success (or not)...
Thanks!

Hi. How do I know if my z3c is locked bootloader or not locked ?

Chaleman said:
Hi Hispanico. I just got a z3c with Lollipop installed. Its basically a stock z3c that receieved the lollipop upgrade. If I follow your steps stated here, will I be able to gain root on 5.0.2? I just want to double check on it, because I don't want to end with a brick. Your steps are clear, but I have not found anyone else saying that they did it with success (or not)...
Thanks!
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Hi
I have the same question or @Chaleman did you try
@Taurintas
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked

@ukunilus
Did it and it says bootloader unlock allowed - no. What does it mean ? It means that I cannot do these steps ?

Taurintas said:
@ukunilus
Did it and it says bootloader unlock allowed - no. What does it mean ? It means that I cannot do these steps ?
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It means your bootloader is locked and can't be unlocked in any way.
So yes, you cannot do those steps...

Hi
I have the same question or @Chaleman did you try
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What I actually did was install this ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/d5833-23-1-0-690r9c-t3071901) directly over my rooted z3c D5833 with 4.4.4 and presto! i did a dirty install over my existing rom/apps and have had no issues whatsoever!
Thanks!
Carlos

Root Lollipop 5.0.2 Unlocked Bootloader Only

Step0 Extract These https://www.dropbox.com/s/3w4s95zonkzstfp/Guide.zip?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i2zewkiles047jb/Guide2.rar?dl=0 Files To A Folder
Step1 Place The SuperSu zip to your SD card
Step2 Boot To Fastboot Mode And Click On The Batch File(It Will Install The Kernel With Recovery)Or Flash Kernel In Flashtool
Step3 Reboot Phone Press Volume down While Booting you will boot into twrp Flash SuperSu zip and go to advanced Tab and reboot to bootloader(Warning Your Phone Wont Boot Into System)
Step4 Open Flashtool And Flash The FTF Attached
Step5 Your Rooted
PS:All Files Provided Are Not Mine They Are The Work Of The Respective Developers
Also I Am Not Responsible For Bricked Devices

i had unlockd BL, I flashed lollipop ftf by flashtool. my BL still unlockd or is it Locked now?

CLINTZ9 said:
Step0 Extract These https://www.dropbox.com/s/3w4s95zonkzstfp/Guide.zip?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i2zewkiles047jb/Guide2.rar?dl=0 Files To A Folder
Step1 Place The SuperSu zip to your SD card
Step2 Boot To Fastboot Mode And Click On The Batch File(It Will Install The Kernel With Recovery)Or Flash Kernel In Flashtool
Step3 Reboot Phone Press Volume down While Booting you will boot into twrp Flash SuperSu zip and go to advanced Tab and reboot to bootloader(Warning Your Phone Wont Boot Into System)
Step4 Open Flashtool And Flash The FTF Attached
Step5 Your Rooted
PS:All Files Provided Are Not Mine They Are The Work Of The Respective Developers
Also I Am Not Responsible For Bricked Devices
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Can i relock my bootloader after?
Can i restore my TA partion after?

where is the batch file???

I think you can find the batch file in the guide2.rar file.
Is this an unlocked 5.0.2 boot loader or is it from a previous version?
What about rooting the phone, is it enough to have supersu installed?

Unlocked

Yes you can re lock
yes you can restore TA

CLINTZ9 said:
Yes you can re lock
yes you can restore TA
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Thx
are you testing? no brick?

The FTF is 5.0.2 stock kernel

m!k3 said:
Thx
are you testing? no brick?
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Yes I Am
TA Restore is also possible

CLINTZ9 said:
Unlocked
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Ok, and what about root, supersu or more to install?

Device Will be rooted with super su installed

CLINTZ9 said:
Device Will be rooted with super su installed
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My phone stuck in sony logo after flash kernel ftf
restore phone by flashtool... no root, no ta, sony compagnion

I have playing for about 3 hours to root lolipop without any luck on locked bootloader, selinux seems very restrictive on this Supersu unable to loc su binary, wft?

munjeni said:
I have playing for about 3 hours to root lolipop without any luck on locked bootloader, selinux seems very restrictive on this Supersu unable to loc su binary, wft?
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So why not give it try to unlock before rooting?

munjeni said:
I have playing for about 3 hours to root lolipop without any luck on locked bootloader, selinux seems very restrictive on this Supersu unable to loc su binary, wft?
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Yes It is . For now the only solution is a pre rooted fw

m!k3 said:
My phone stuck in sony logo after flash kernel ftf
restore phone by flashtool... no root, no ta, sony compagnion
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I did it again seems to work fine
Make sure you put the ftf in the firmware folder of flashtool

CLINTZ9 said:
I did it again seems to work fine
Make sure you put the ftf in the firmware folder of flashtool
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Backup TA partition
Unlock bootloader
flash last lollipop by flashtool
Flash kernel kitkat via flashtool in hotboot mode (fastboot option for flash) (provide by you)
when phone reboot, push volume - when led flash
flash superuser (or nut's dual recovery) by recovery after choose fix su before reboot
hard reboot phone (power + vol +)
clean your phone
relock bootloader
reflash TA partition
all file for root or dual recovery here : https://mega.co.nz/#!ZdARCSIB!p1bSDiYls1cwIve-qC4qdxuXYU0Ilt9pMJPL_z7-qhA
all work fine but not flash boot.img by fastboot directly
you can provide this in your first thread

CLINTZ9 said:
Step0 Extract These https://www.dropbox.com/s/3w4s95zonkzstfp/Guide.zip?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i2zewkiles047jb/Guide2.rar?dl=0 Files To A Folder
Step1 Place The SuperSu zip to your SD card
Step2 Boot To Fastboot Mode And Click On The Batch File(It Will Install The Kernel With Recovery)Or Flash Kernel In Flashtool
Step3 Reboot Phone Press Volume down While Booting you will boot into twrp Flash SuperSu zip and go to advanced Tab and reboot to bootloader(Warning Your Phone Wont Boot Into System)
Step4 Open Flashtool And Flash The FTF Attached
Step5 Your Rooted
PS:All Files Provided Are Not Mine They Are The Work Of The Respective Developers
Also I Am Not Responsible For Bricked Devices
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I thought you could only flash
.ftf with flash mode. I'm stuck at final step,because it says reboot to bootloader, then flash .ftf. Sorry if I'm missing something. Thanks

munjeni said:
I have playing for about 3 hours to root lolipop without any luck on locked bootloader, selinux seems very restrictive on this Supersu unable to loc su binary, wft?
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dear master, I'm not a developer maybe this will help you to bypass SELinux
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59879026&postcount=3837

[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]

[Stock][PreRooted][D5503] 14.6.A.1.236 Customized CE1 1280-7864 (Lolipop 5.1.1)

ROM downloaded with XperiFirm and pre-rooted with PRFCreator.
Firmware version: 14.6.A.1.236
CDA (customization version): 1280-7864 (Customized CE1)
It contains SuperSU 2.46 andXZDualRecovery 2.8.23 (it will overwrite your current recovery).
You need to be on any rooted ROM already with TWRP custom recovery to flash a .zip file with this firmware!
You don't loose any data (but make your backup before upgrading), you keep root, you update your firmware to the newest Lolipop 5.1.1 build .1.236
IMPORTANT: Flash the ROM with TWRP, not Phillz Touch Recovery.
It can be flashed on locked bootloader.
Download link: Mega
Notes:
Do a factory reset if you're experiencing any strange problems.

Super! Thanks! I waited for it! Can you do deodex patch for this rom?

Thanks for that! BTW, will this overwrite my current TA partition? I've got DRM restoring patch and I have to keep old TA partition. thanks for response

I'm not sure about TA, sorry. My bet would be it does not overwrite TA.

xdomx said:
Thanks for that! BTW, will this overwrite my current TA partition? I've got DRM restoring patch and I have to keep old TA partition. thanks for response
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PRF Creator never inklude TA files??
Sent from my D5503 using xda premium

Davka said:
ROM downloaded with XperiFirm and pre-rooted with PRFCreator.
Firmware version: 14.6.A.1.236
CDA (customization version): 1280-7864 (Customized CE1)
It contains SuperSU 2.46 andXZDualRecovery 2.8.23 (it will overwrite your current recovery).
You need to be on any rooted ROM already with custom recovery to flash a .zip file with this firmware!
You don't loose any data (but make your backup before upgrading), you keep root, you update your firmware to the newest Lolipop 5.1.1 build .1.236
Download link: Mega
Temporary FTP link: http://dev.davka.info/download/D5503_14.6.A.1.236_CE1_1280-7864_Davka_PreRooted.zip
Notes:
Do a factory reset if you're experiencing any strange problems.
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I tried to flash this but something wrong with zip.. can't flash via recovery
EDIT: maybe my bad, I'm trying to download again

xdomx said:
I tried to flash this but something wrong with zip.. can't flash via recovery
EDIT: maybe my bad, I'm trying to download again
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ok I successfuly flashed zip, but I lost root and recovery

What recovery have you had?

CWM/TWRP

xdomx said:
ok I successfuly flashed zip, but I lost root and recovery
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Did you flash with Philz Touch Recovery? Then this was the culprit.
I did this two times and lost root and recovery as you
The recommended recovery to use is TRWP.

tramp20 said:
Did you flash with Philz Touch Recovery? Then this was the culprit.
I did this two times and lost root and recovery as you
The recommended recovery to use is TRWP.
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yep, I used TWRP.. fortunately I've got a backup..
EDIT: I'm stupid idiot, Phillz Touch, that's what I used... TWRP works fine already, thanks!

Everything working fine, thanks

Maciek602 said:
Everything working fine, thanks
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you haven't lost root and recovery?

xdomx said:
you haven't lost root and recovery?
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Nope, everything works fine I've already installed Camera v2, Xposed, SerajrXposed, home from z5 premium and Sonico Audio mod, haven't encountered any problem so far.

What's changed compared with 216?

Maciek602 said:
Nope, everything works fine I've already installed Camera v2, Xposed, SerajrXposed, home from z5 premium and Sonico Audio mod, haven't encountered any problem so far.
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what firmware you had before flash? I flashed that over 14.5.A.0.270. is that problem?

@xdomx
Yeah, it might be the problem. I had .216 before.

There is such info on XZDR page:
When installing custom STOCK BASED ROMs:
Be sure to flash XZ/ZL/TabZ/Z1/ZU-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-BETA.flashable.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com after installing the ROM and before you reboot, this way you will not lose recovery!
Maybe this step is needed now (it wasn't before). So after flashing ROM zip, flash XZDualRecovery zip and SuperSU zip.
If someone confirms this, please let me know.

Do I have to remove xposed before flashing it? If yes, how can I do it?

No, but you need to update it if you're on old version that doesn't support Android 5.1

Rooting the stock 305 ftf e6653

HI guys,
I have the e6653 device and I am wondering on how to root it on the latest 305 fw. I have downloaded the ftf unpacked with Xperiafirm app and assembled using flashtool without including TA files. Once I flash it, can I just install twrp and flash supersu and xposed and finally restore my backed up TA files?
Thx!!!

Make a patched kernel, flash rom via flashtool, then without booting flash patched kernel, then if you didn't attach SuperSU in recovery, flash that too before booting. And you are good to go later.
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DeathStroke said:
Make a patched kernel, flash rom via flashtool, then without booting flash patched kernel, then if you didn't attach SuperSU in recovery, flash that too before booting. And you are good to go later.
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HI, what do you mean by make patched kernel? So I'll flash the Rom first, then use fastboot command to flash andro kernel for instance then then flash supersu in recovery?

Anyone's help about the above is appreciated, not sure how to patch kernel

mtlguyca said:
Anyone's help about the above is appreciated, not sure how to patch kernel
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-how-to-backup-drm-unlock-rootfor-t3373312

I actually figured it out, thanks anyway.

you cannot root without patching kernel
you cannot patch kernel without unlocking bootloader
with bootloader LOCKED , flash Android L and root by xploiting andoid OS (kingroot/oneclickroot) etc and extract drm keys!
then unlock bootloader and flash .305 and then flash modified kernel (having TWRP). flash supersu via twrp and you will have rooted .305
DETAILED tuto
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-...ting-xperia-z5-z5p-variants-drm-keys-t3437902

wrong post in wrong thread - sry.