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Welcome to the note 3 forums. We welcome you as long as you do your job and search before making 1,000,000 new threads.
So,You just got your shiny new note 3 and dont know where to begin?
Well that's ok because, this is the all in one thread.
Lets begin
How do I Root?
That is the common question around here. Im going to simplify this.. Here you go
For 4.3
1.The best and safest way is this method by @evilpotatoman. It does require a little work but in return you do get root Here is the link for That,
2.Another method that is faster, but does not offer busybox with install, nor did it originate from XDA-forums is Here,
For 4.4 Or KitKat
You have to Go to My thread located
Here,
This does root KitKat and provides a custom ROM.
How Do I Install Custom Rom's
First What you should know is that our phone has a locked bootloader. This means that we can not boot kernels. But we still can flash custom rom's Thanks to @Hashcode
To install custom rom's on 4.3, Head over Here,
Another method That i originally created, but does not work as good as safestrap, could be found Here
If you are on KitKat, Then you could either install my KitKat rom or wait for safestrap to be updated.
What Do I Do If I Bricked My Phone? Or if it wont boot?
Well There are 2 methods to get you back to stock and running again.
To Restore back to Jellybean (4.3) Follow this Thread Here
To Restore back to KitKat (4.4.2) Follow this Thread Here
Why are Rom's Based off different Bases & Whats the difference?
A little basic intro
MJ5,MI9 & MI1 Are all 4.3 AT&T Bases
Ml2 Is an international 4.3 Base
MlG is a leaked AT&T 4.4.2 Base
Mj5 Is the latest 4.3 AT&T Base
Ml2 Is the latest international Base
The difference depends on what you need. Right now There are pro's and con's to all bases
Mj5
-Fast Data speeds
-Better indoor Signal
-No Bluetooth internet tethering
Ml2
-NO group messaging
-lower signal in areas
-slower data
-Does have Bluetooth internet tethering
Leaked Kitkat base (MIG)
-Extremely fast
-Newer modem with better signal & speeds
-Safestrap is not yet updated to work with kitkat (But you could still install my 4.4 ROM)
Why is my GPS Crappy and How do i fix it?
This issue is well known with our phone. The main reason is bad software coding.
To fix this issue Flash this fix made by me, in safestrap or manually push the files using root explorer.
4.3-Click Here
4.4-(Coming Soon)
What is "SafeStrap & Why do i have to use it?
Safestrap is our main method of flashing Rom's and could be found Here,
Always WIPE before flashing a new ROM or expect to receive errors. DON'T BE LAZY
Issues with safestrap
-Sometimes the storage is messed up and shows that you are using all your memory, when you really are not.If you use a different app to check, then you should see your real memory usage.
Where are all the kernels located?
Like i stated earlier, We don't have kernels yet, because of our locked bootloader
Where are all the Roms compatible with my phone?
All compatible and ready to install rom's could be found Here
There is currently NO AOSP,CM Based Rom's, So don't ask
What is KNOX and how does it effect me?
KNOX is basically made to **** us. But Samsung calls it security.
KNOX is removed from most custom Rom's. Knox does prevent root apps from working properly and should be removed asap.
How do I transfer My bookmarks from ROM to ROM?
Follow the guide i created Here
Im still working on a list of roms,and cool mods that are compatible with our phone. they will be located in the second post.Mods please sticky this thread
For me, to post mods and roms compatible with our phone
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Great information.
Thank you very much.
I have tried your KitKat 4.4.2. Glad to see it is rooted!
Now, it is easy to switch between MJ5 4.3 and MLG 4.4.2 through SafeStrap and Odin.
Wow very nice! Hopefully this will prove helpful.
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I will send people here. Thanks man. Wish we could donate to you. I bet there is a bunch of people who would love to buy you some drinks or whatever your in to....Thanks again for being organized and detailed. You have your Sh** together and its great!!!
Awesome work. Me personally Im waiting for SS to be updated but definitely keeping an eye out.
Im curious on one thing. When you discuss Knox and to 'remove it', would freezing this via TB server the same purpose? Also since youve had a go with 4.4, does Samsungs iteration of 4.4 still have the GPS issues or did they fix it? Just curious
Thanks!
Guys where can I get the stock rom my N900A (Note 3 AT & T) now install version 4.4.2 filtered want to go back to stock!
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Read the first post!!
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Thank you love your rom and glad to see you are so involved in the community
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No problem buddy
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hi, how do i manually fix push the GPS files?
So no root for sm900a. How can I load a custom rom without having to use a computer? Possible?
I really hate this thing as of right now wish I had my note 2 back
I found Ultimate rotation control but it fails to work properly
thanks, perfect thread for an android newbie :good:
Nix A Nerd 2 said:
So no root for sm900a. How can I load a custom rom without having to use a computer? Possible?
I really hate this thing as of right now wish I had my note 2 back
I found Ultimate rotation control but it fails to work properly
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If you are referring to the N900A, thew is root! Just gotta search.
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Thank you. Now my almost $800 Samsung Galaxy note 3 has basic gps working properly. Samsung needs to hire guys like you
only thing missing is how to back up and restore...
so if you want a new rom...youre good to go..
Wanting to down grade back to JB rom from KITKAT v2
I Used to be on JB rom 4.3 And I really liked it. But I wanted to upgrade to to KitKat v2 because alot of people said they liked it. After I upgraded to KITKAT 4.4.2 I really did not enjoy it as much JB 2.6. I used to get 35000 score from Antutu Benchmark but now on V2 I get about 30000 score. And I thought the JB 2.6 was setup nicer. I dunno, but what I do know is that I would like to go back to JB 2.6 because I think it was a nicer piece of work. Anyone know where I can find the tutorial to downgrade back to JB 2.6? I thought I seen it before but I cant seem to find it. Thank you for your time.
htsl
I have now soft bricked my phone I am lost and need help! no one last night would help me! PLEASE help me now!!! I am stuck on step 4 of http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2559715
when I select "show all devices" it only list 2 "Samsung mobile usb cdc composite device" and " samsung mobile usb modem" what am I doing wrong????
some one on another thread said I am using the wrong drivers... where Do I find the correct drivers?
Thanks
Rick
Are you in download mode?
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Good day everyone,
Geohot Towelroot works with the Xperia Tablet Z
"Towelroot is using a vulnerability recently discovered by hacker Pinky Pie in the Linux kernel, dubbed Linux kernel CVE-2014-3153."
Its a simple apk that provides root access to many Android devices <June 03rd 2014.
Tested with my Xperia Tablet Z SGP312 (32GB Wi-Fi) Firmware 10.4.1.B.0.109 . Works flawlessly.
Best Regards.
Site: http://towelroot.com/
root my 4.3 one click excellent .... SGP312
I just was reading about this and was to afraid to try but it work without problem...
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/06/16/towelroot-exploit-helps-root-a-number-of-sony-xperia-models/
Fabulous !!!!!!!!!! You're the best !!
Root very easy and fast !! OK for my SGP311 with the last KITKAT 4.4.2
I'm french user, and this program is a very goot thing for our tablet. Thanks !! now, i can install SDfix etc... i'm happy
It worked on my 321 running kitkat 4.4.2.
worked fine on 311
Excellent, i did it successfully.
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Woo-hoo
This is so awesome!!
Simple rooting, perfect! Rooted on 4.3, updated to 4.4 and rooted on that too, no problems
UK 311
http://towelroot.com/tr.apk
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arohrmann said:
http://towelroot.com/tr.apk
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worked perfectly fine on Tablet Z 4.3 Android. Do you know if I need to unlock the bootloader to install custom firmwares and Kernel?
galaxyII said:
worked perfectly fine on Tablet Z 4.3 Android. Do you know if I need to unlock the bootloader to install custom firmwares and Kernel?
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yep!
Nice and easy like the good ole days. Thought the days of one click root access was all but forgotten. Good work
simple and effective
simple and effective
i tried to root my SGP311 (Xperia Tablet Z) since i upraded to kitkat (4.4.2)
with many tools using adb (updated to version managing certificates)
and from my opinion the towelroot is actually the best tool
operation during less than one minute
great thanks to George
No luck for me...
I just upgrade my SGP311 to 10.5.A.0.230. tr.apk installed with no issue. When click on "make it ra 1 n", my tablet didn't reboot, but it doesn't get rooted. One of my App patching another App will not run complaining "no root access found". But in Voodoo OTA RootKeeper, it says "root permission granted" but not "device rooted". Anybody has any idea/suggestion? Thanks.
Dinky said:
I just upgrade my SGP311 to 10.5.A.0.230. tr.apk installed with no issue. When click on "make it ra 1 n", my tablet didn't reboot, but it doesn't get rooted. One of my App patching another App will not run complaining "no root access found". But in Voodoo OTA RootKeeper, it says "root permission granted" but not "device rooted". Anybody has any idea/suggestion? Thanks.
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Install SuperSU after applying Towel Root or use Easy Root Tool.
Rootk1t said:
Install SuperSU after applying Towel Root or use Easy Root Tool.
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Thanks. I thought TowelRoot is the replacement of SuperSU. Now it's working after I installed SuperSU.
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I tried this on my SGP312, build number 10.5.A.0.230 Android Version 4.4.2 and it didn't work.
It claims to work, I tried to install SuperSU then when I try su - in terminal it doesn't work. I also ran a root checker and no dice. However I tried VRoot and it worked perfectly
woked for me
xperia z sgp 321 stock 10.5.A.0.230
worked like a charm
clean neat and quick
thanks a lot for a nice sharing :good:
Don't work with Sony Xperia z2
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Is it work with 10.5.1.A.0.283. SGP321?
No, it doesn't work with 4.4.4.
As even the Z have the 4.4.4 Android,i think Sony is shaming their prev. "Flagship" phone , with all the deffects, gaps,uncetered camera ,etc. Now even models 1 year older then ours has the new update, incl Z1 , z1 compact, and the tablets...i am more and more dissapointed from that phone each day, changed it 2 times cos of deffects..now somebody will say its because of my problems with the deffects i am crying like a MOD EDIT Please do not swear. But guys come on, all the prevoius models got it allready and we even dont hear rumors about it..
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Which features of 4.4 are you desperate for? I'd rather that any updates where done well rather than rushed just so we can have it. As for the defects, gaps don't matter as long as device integrity is maintained I haven't seen anyone suggesting they are affecting this? Uncentered camera again as long as it doesn’t affect function I couldn't care less.
I'll go out on a limb here and say maybe Sony's just waiting for Android 5 to update?
ice_lander said:
As even the Z have the 4.4.4 Android,i think Sony is shaming their prev. "Flagship" phone , with all the deffects, gaps,uncetered camera ,etc. Now even models 1 year older then ours has the new update, incl Z1 , z1 compact, and the tablets...i am more and more dissapointed from that phone each day, changed it 2 times cos of deffects..now somebody will say its because of my problems with the deffects i am crying like a *****. But guys come on, all the prevoius models got it allready and we even dont hear rumors about it..
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They most probably plan to update the z2 to the same 4.4.4 software on the recently unveiled z3 army. That's why it's later than the 4.4.4 software released for older devices. They wanted to showcase it with the z3. Hopefully it'll hit the z2 soon.
That would be bad news for Z1 and z1 compact users because the software on the z3 has improvements for the camera.
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Hope they improve ours also
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zodiac100 said:
They most probably plan to update the z2 to the same 4.4.4 software on the recently unveiled z3 army. That's why it's later than the 4.4.4 software released for older devices. They wanted to showcase it with the z3. Hopefully it'll hit the z2 soon.
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I hope so .... :angel:
I hope that Sony will add hi-res audio playback for z2 in 4.4.4
Be Calm. 4.4.4 might bring some stuffs from the Z3.
stanley08 said:
Be Calm. 4.4.4 might bring some stuffs from the Z3.
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Just like it brought from Z2 to Z1
I really doubt that'll happen, at least not officially.
Ported apps, camera apps and, probably, features will be soon here.
As soon as we get system dump XDA community (Xperia community) will start working and porting apps and features.
- Maybe someone already uploaded system dump -
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funky0308 said:
Just like it brought from Z2 to Z1
I really doubt that'll happen, at least not officially.
Ported apps, camera apps and, probably, features will be soon here.
As soon as we get system dump XDA community (Xperia community) will start working and porting apps and features.
- Maybe someone already uploaded system dump -
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Yep! System Dumps already uploaded and some apps working on the Z2 already... I'm rocking the new home and messaging app (conversations.apk). See attachment below.
stanley08 said:
Yep! System Dumps already uploaded and some apps working on the Z2 already... I'm rocking the new home and messaging app (conversations.apk). See attachment below.
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Can we just install the apks from the system dump? Thanks
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No actually, but here is a thread containing a flashable zip - http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/mod-one-xperia-z3-apps-v1-t2867992
stanley08 said:
No actually, but here is a thread containing a flashable zip - http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/mod-one-xperia-z3-apps-v1-t2867992
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But is there something for us who have only root and stock rom?
[kEkA] said:
But is there something for us who have only root and stock rom?
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All I can say is... Sit tight. As long as you don't have an iPhone, you will be fine. This is Android BABY!
[kEkA] said:
But is there something for us who have only root and stock rom?
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There will be but don't expect to much.
Deodex your firmware and install superuser MOD.
That's two mins task and you won't even notice you deodex it...
What you'll see is great new MODs and APPs.
On older device there were "problems" when you were deodexing firmware.
Simply, without dex files for system to cache process, many devices become slower after deodexing.
All that doesn't apply on devices strong like Z1/Z2/Z3.
So there's no reason for you not to deodex your firmware.
Especially if you are already rooted...
Why to stop there?
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stanley08 said:
All I can say is... Sit tight. As long as you don't have an iPhone, you will be fine. This is Android BABY!
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That's all I can do
funky0308 said:
There will be but don't expect to much.
Deodex your firmware and install superuser MOD.
That's two mins task and you won't even notice you deodex it...
What you'll see is great new MODs and APPs.
On older device there were "problems" when you were deodexing firmware.
Simply, without dex files for system to cache process, many devices become slower after deodexing.
All that doesn't apply on devices strong like Z1/Z2/Z3.
So there's no reason for you not to deodex your firmware.
Especially if you are already rooted...
Why to stop there?
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You're right, there is no, but I was happy with stock rom, only rooted cause its 10 secs job and to install some stuff that needs root,
I'm not very good when it comes to android, especially when it comes to deodexing and odexing. I know what's what, but there's lots of questions, for example which recovery should I use, can I delete recovery later on if I plan on selling it in favor to z3, and I suppose once I get deodex rom, ota updates are out of the question, right?
[kEkA] said:
That's all I can do
You're right, there is no, but I was happy with stock rom, only rooted cause its 10 secs job and to install some stuff that needs root,
I'm not very good when it comes to android, especially when it comes to deodexing and odexing. I know what's what, but there's lots of questions, for example which recovery should I use, can I delete recovery later on if I plan on selling it in favor to z3, and I suppose once I get deodex rom, ota updates are out of the question, right?
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Once you root device you can forget on OTA (at least on stock, existenz have its own OTA).
It's very simple to deodex ROM.
Just check which firmware are you using.
Download deodex patch for that firmware and flash it from recovery.
Your data will stay intact and nothing will change (of course, don't wipe data from recovery after or before flashing deodex patch, cache and dalvik wipe is what you need to do after flashing.
You can remove recovery, root and restore dex files, that's not problem.
Simply flash stock ftf using flashtool or if you have problems with your device flash stock firmware using PC Companion (repair function) and everything will be "stock"
After that, take your sdCard out of device and delete XZDR folder and files (there's remover, tool from NUT, to remove recovery but you can do that this way as well)
If your carrier will check your device for warranty purpose, they could reject your device because it's rooted as well so deodexing isn't something that could make more problems.
It's up to you but there's only one way to use, system (signed), Z3 apps and/or apps from other devices.
- Superuser MOD on deodexed and rooted device -
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funky0308 said:
Once you root device you can forget on OTA (at least on stock, existenz have its own OTA).
It's very simple to deodex ROM.
Just check which firmware are you using.
Download deodex patch for that firmware and flash it from recovery.
Your data will stay intact and nothing will change (of course, don't wipe data from recovery after or before flashing deodex patch, cache and dalvik wipe is what you need to do after flashing.
You can remove recovery, root and restore dex files, that's not problem.
Simply flash stock ftf using flashtool or if you have problems with your device flash stock firmware using PC Companion (repair function) and everything will be "stock"
After that, take your sdCard out of device and delete XZDR folder and files (there's remover, tool from NUT, to remove recovery but you can do that this way as well)
If your carrier will check your device for warranty purpose, they could reject your device because it's rooted as well so deodexing isn't something that could make more problems.
It's up to you but there's only one way to use, system (signed), Z3 apps and/or apps from other devices.
- Superuser MOD on deodexed and rooted device -
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Thank you very much mate, I forgot that I can have recovery even if I have locked bootloader, its uncommon for me since I've never have had Sony device before, I guess it's easy later to restore everything later if I need to claim warranty, but just one thing,
few days ago I did software repair via PC companion, after that I had root BUT w/o permission to write, just to read system files, how's that possible?
Thanks again for the big answer,
regards mate!
I'd prefer getting Android 5, rather than getting 4.4.4 update for my Z2. So, if I'm waiting to get Android 5, it's all good.
[kEkA] said:
Thank you very much mate, I forgot that I can have recovery even if I have locked bootloader, its uncommon for me since I've never have had Sony device before, I guess it's easy later to restore everything later if I need to claim warranty, but just one thing,
few days ago I did software repair via PC companion, after that I had root BUT w/o permission to write, just to read system files, how's that possible?
Thanks again for the big answer,
regards mate!
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Hmm...that shouldn't be the case after you root device.
Did you updated supersu binaries?
Download this and flash through recovery
https://app.box.com/s/knwvu1jfzs1vec9n6vr0
That will update supersu binaries.
Then try...
Sure, no problem, I'm glad if I helped..
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I managed to successfully root my Xperia M2 with KitKat 4.4.4 without unlocking the bootloader. Since the procedure is quite generic (and straightforward) I thought it would be useful for people with other Xperia devices if I post it here. Please take it as a guideline, since it may vary slightly between different Xperia devices. I suspect it will work also for the phones that will upgrade to Lollipop (as long as they had a Jelly Bean ROM available), maybe changing the rooting binaries in the rootkitXperia tool.
One can find the full procedure with all steps detailed and links to the SW needed in my original thread for the Xperia M2:
[Q&A][Root]Rooting with Locked Bootloader - NO OTA Method
In order to be able to apply this method the Xperia device must have an older ROM available, vulnerable to the "Towelroot" exploit .
Without it as far as I am aware no rooting is possible in a Kitkat 4.4.4 device with the locked bootloader.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
Be sure to have the full FTF for the stock ROM you are currently running
Flash with Flashtool only the kernel from a Jelly Bean FTF for your phone unchecking the wipe checkboxes
Reboot the phone:
The phone should bootloop, but it doesn't matter. The Linux kernel and adb are alive and thus the "Towelroot" vulnerability is exploitable by rootkitXperia
Run rootkitXperia. After the rooting it should get stuck when trying to reboot the phone(*). Interrupt it with CTRL-C
Flash back the kernel for the ROM in your phone
Reboot the phone
Manually run the command to have the RIC permanently disabled:
Code:
adb shell "su -c /data/local/tmp/install_tool.sh"
Reboot and enjoy your rooted phone!
(*) In some phones (Xperia Z?) rootkitXperia may not get stuck. If the phone reboots the rooting should be complete. Just flash back your original kernel and it should be done (untested).
Please note that this guideline covers some already known rooting methods. The difference is that it also covers the cases when the ROM bootloops and/or rootkitXperia gets stuck at the reboot, making it quite generic for all Xperia devices. It doesn't pretend to be a new guide for all Xperia, just a general one.
Xperia Phones confirmed working:
if you manage to root the phone using the kernel of a similar Xperia (like in the case of the Xperia M2 Aqua below) please report the phone name/model of your phone and of the phone you used the kernel from.
Xperia M2 D2303
Xperia M2 Aqua D2403 - With the M2 D2303 kernel
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That's the well known method we are using since Xperia U.
As long as you have older fw (JB) you'll be able to root your device.
But...
I wouldn't bet on rooting L with this method.
Lollipop is new, fresh written firmware with a new kernel.
Code was updated on JB and new features were added when Google built KK...
L is something totally different...but we'll see soon..
Miche1asso said:
I managed to successfully..
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Any help for Xperia E3 with lock bootloader..
funky0308 said:
That's the well known method we are using since Xperia U.
As long as you have older fw (JB) you'll be able to root your device.
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I don't know if it was used already on Xperia U. I checked all around and I couldn't find this particular solution where the rooting is done with the hone bootlooping and one of rootkitXperia scripts must be run manually after restoring the KK kernel.
Particularly on Xperia M2 the suggested solution was to downgrade both kernel and system, root it and then upgrade via OTA. Which was something I didn't fancy at all. Still now I see people trying to apply rootkitXperia on any Xperia KK 4.4.4 (which will never work, as I discovered myself). So I made it available in the general section as well for people with less popular Xperias who are banging their heads like I did for a couple of weeks (honest):
But sure, the downgrade is a requirement. At the moment 4.4.4 seems unbreakable.
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But...
I wouldn't bet on rooting L with this method.
Lollipop is new, fresh written firmware with a new kernel.
Code was updated on JB and new features were added when Google built KK...
L is something totally different...but we'll see soon..
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It's still Linux. With the bleeding SELinux fully enabled, though. It may take some tampering, but I suspect it will be a matter of replacing/adding the rooting binaries in rootkitXperia. Chainfire already has them available I understood. If it will be possible to inject them flashing the JB kernel half of the job has done. Still, I'll rephrase it in my first post, it could be be too optimistic.
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Any help for Xperia E3 with lock bootloader..
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Since it came with 4.4.4 and the HW is similar to the one of the M2 (same CPU at least) you may try this method flashing the M2 kernel attached in my first thread. In case it goes all wrong you should be able to flash back the original kernel. At least so I've read people "unbricked" their phones after fashing a wrong kernel.
But I am not sure about it. I take no responsibility. Do it at your own risk
I thought that ADB wouldn't work if the phone didn't boot completely or at least it didn't go past booting the kernel. That's quite a suprise for me and I'll surely test it on the next xperia I'd have to root. You just made my concerns about rooting 5.0 Sony firmwares on LB gone, thanks a ton mate!
BTW. That's literally the fastest written news I ever seen on the xda portal, like seriously, it was posted the very same day, just a few minutes ago.
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I thought that ADB wouldn't work if the phone didn't boot completely or at least it didn't go past booting the kernel. That's quite a suprise for me and I'll surely test it on the next xperia I'd have to root. You just made my concerns about rooting 5.0 Sony firmwares on LB gone, thanks a ton mate!
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You're very welcome!
BTW. That's literally the fastest written news I ever seen on the xda portal, like seriously, it was posted the very same day, just a few minutes ago.
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Why, did I make the portal? Oh, i see it now. In the bottom right section. That's cool! Now I am happy. Thanks.
Does this mean I can root my Xperia Z3 d6616 on 4.4.4? You may have just won all the internets.
Known method and it works. I used it on the Xperia NovaThor line
Also you can add this. If your phone is working weird (buggy or sudden battery drops) just wipe the cache. It is known problem when flashing older version of android (ROM/kernel) and then flashing back the new one. In this case you are doing exactly that. Right now there are no recoveries for locked bootloader but you can use the ADB command or some terminal application on your android.
Option 1. Using the ADB (easiest):
Code:
adb shell
su
cd /data/dalvik-cache
rm *
exit
adb reboot
Option 2. Using terminal
Code:
su
cd /data/dalvik-cache
rm *
exit
After that reboot your device. It will take longer than normal but it's ok
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HORiZUN said:
Does this mean I can root my Xperia Z3 d6616 on 4.4.4? You may have just won all the internets.
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No because Z3 doesn't have a jellybean ROM/kernel so you can't use this on your device
Similar method when rooting Xperia Tablet Z and a bit similar when rooting my Xperia neo V before.. I don't encountered boot loop....
DavidMKD said:
Known method and it works. I used it on the Xperia NovaThor line
Also you can add this. If your phone is working weird (buggy or sudden battery drops) just wipe the cache. It is known problem when flashing older version of android (ROM/kernel) and then flashing back the new one. In this case you are doing exactly that.
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I think the dalvik caches get modified when a new /system (with a different version of the apps in /system/app) gets installed.. Just changing the kernel shouldn't really affect the dalvik caches.
Right now there are no recoveries for locked bootloader but you can use the ADB command or some terminal application on your android.
Option 1. Using the ADB (easiest):
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Option 2. Using terminal
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After that reboot your device. It will take longer than normal but it's ok
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or you can just type from the terminal:
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adb shell su -c "rm -r /data/dalvik-cache; reboot"
Otherwise what I usually do is to remove the /data/dalvik-cache folder from a root file manager. /data/dalvik.-cache gets re-created at boot time. Not that I've ever really seen any benefit on doing that. Especially in Kitkat any time the system apps get modified Android should rebuild all of them at boot time. But yeah, one never knows. Hopefully ART in Lollipop will end this crap.
donedos said:
Similar method when rooting Xperia Tablet Z and a bit similar when rooting my Xperia neo V before.. I don't encountered boot loop....
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Yeah, I know. The guide is more specific for when the ROM bootloops and/or rootkitXperia gets stuck at the reboot, like it happens in the Xperia M2. In that case people where getting stuck, or at least I couldn't find any guide telling what to do. I'll specify it in the main post.
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Sorry to ask in here but its impossible to get a reply in the Z2 Tablet forum. Any idea where I can download a Jellybean FTF for my device and then the 4.4.4 FTF its running atm?
Would be greatly appreciated!
Dowloading the FTF from: http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/50-sony-xperia-z2-tablet-wi-fi-sgp511, anyone know if SGP511 is compatible with SGP512 (I know they're both WiFi international versions)
I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2768951 But its only a 7mb download? Is the system.img the kernal?
GalaxyWhy said:
Sorry to ask in here but its impossible to get a reply in the Z2 Tablet forum. Any idea where I can download a Jellybean FTF for my device and then the 4.4.4 FTF its running atm?
Would be greatly appreciated!
Dowloading the FTF from: http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/50-sony-xperia-z2-tablet-wi-fi-sgp511, anyone know if SGP511 is compatible with SGP512 (I know they're both WiFi international versions)
I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2768951 But its only a 7mb download? Is the system.img the kernal?
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First of all, use XperiFirm (google it) and download the program. Find your device and download the necessary firmwares. The second link you posted is just a kernel
What about phones without JB roms released, ex: Xperia C3? It was released on KK 4.4.1 and I think that no kernels are available for this phone. I'm asking 'cause I want to root my phone but is almost impossible using all known methods .
Dominator_666 said:
What about phones without JB roms released, ex: Xperia C3? It was released on KK 4.4.1 and I think that no kernels are available for this phone. I'm asking 'cause I want to root my phone but is almost impossible using all known methods .
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Ok, this is the situation: if the phone has a "brother" with the same identical SoC which came with a JB ROM flashing the kernel (and only the kernel) from the JB FTF of that ROM may do the job. It officially worked on the Xperia M2 Aqua D2403 using the D2303 kernel. As long as the phone manages to boot the kernel and abd is alive (with all relevant Unix commands) the rooting should be possible (and the phone won't be bricked at all. It just has the kernel not matching the modules, libraries and else in the ROM).
This may apply for example to the Sony Z3 using the Z2 JB kernel for the rooting (although the SoC in this case are slightly different). Or the Xperia E3 using the M2 kernel. But no one tested these scenarios yet, so I take no responsibility if anything goes wrong. It is at your own risk.
Still, my experience with the Samsung has been that after flashing the wrong kernel was always possible to recover the phone flashing back the official ROM (with Odin in that case). I have no experience of "soft bricked" phones with the Xperia, so I can't bring my personal experience on this.
Miche1asso said:
Ok, this is the situation: if the phone has a "brother" with the same identical SoC which came with a JB ROM flashing the kernel (and only the kernel) from the JB FTF of that ROM may do the job. It officially worked on the Xperia M2 Aqua D2403 using the D2303 kernel. As long as the phone manages to boot the kernel and abd is alive (with all relevant Unix commands) the rooting should be possible (and the phone won't be bricked at all. It just has the kernel not matching the modules, libraries and else in the ROM).
This may apply for example to the Sony Z3 using the Z2 JB kernel for the rooting (although the SoC in this case are slightly different). Or the Xperia E3 using the M2 kernel. But no one tested these scenarios yet, so I take no responsibility if anything goes wrong. It is at your own risk.
Still, my experience with the Samsung has been that after flashing the wrong kernel was always possible to recover the phone flashing back the official ROM (with Odin in that case). I have no experience of "soft bricked" phones with the Xperia, so I can't bring my personal experience on this.
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Anyone willing to try this? Maybe we can set up a donation thread for someone to try it?
Dominator_666 said:
What about phones without JB roms released, ex: Xperia C3? It was released on KK 4.4.1 and I think that no kernels are available for this phone. I'm asking 'cause I want to root my phone but is almost impossible using all known methods .
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It's not about Jelly Bean firmware availability for the device. Towel root even works directly with KitKat, provided the kernel build date should be before 3rd June, 2014.
Mmm i tried many times with towelroot but isn't working. However as you said is better to have a non rooted device than a hard bricked one hahaha
Moist said:
Anyone willing to try this? Maybe we can set up a donation thread for someone to try it?
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Don't ever flash wrong kernels which isn't meant for your device. It might hard brick. 'No root' is better than 'hard brick'ed device.
I just finished upgrading my AT&T s4 to 5.0.1 with root via FlashFire. However, Xposed is a must have on my phone. I've been reading throughout the forums but I'm seeing mixed opions. I may have skipped or missed an article because of my poor eyesight, my apologies.
Doesn't work at this time. You're eye sight is still good
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