(HowTo) Root YOUR (ARC S) (LT18i) Without unlocking bootloader - Xperia Arc General

1. Flash this http://www.mediafire.com/?j5on1nw8obzejlw 0.42 generic world
2. Root your Phone with DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su
3. Update over the air to 0.62
i´v just tried this and it works perfectly!
UPDATE
This rom is Generic Global Rom for LT15i, i dont know if that works similar to LT18, because i cant test it.
www.mediafire.com/?8ebba1p37e74b1v
check this out if you have LT15i.

thanks , I did it. downgrade to 42 and rooted.

Does the funktion "Don't wipe userdata" work at flashtools? (or loose i all my settings?)
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i whiped all my things befor i flashed Generic global! you can download any free recovery app and save anything after flashing and rooting and updating only download again an recover that all back

ok, thank you. i will make before a "Restore"-Point with the CWA-Installer. Then i flash the .42 from your link without "wipe data" and i will see, how it works
If it´s wok, everything is fine, if it doesn´t work, i flash a second time an "wipe data".
I will report....

Hopefully it will work properly coz I tried everything to fix the issue
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Jomangy said:
Hopefully it will work properly coz I tried everything to fix the issue
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
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ähm, i hope you have seen, that this is for LT18i (=ArcS)? (I do not know if the above mentioned link also works with your LT15i)

Glenfiddich01 said:
ok, thank you. i will make before a "Restore"-Point with the CWA-Installer. Then i flash the .42 from your link without "wipe data" and i will see, how it works
If it´s wok, everything is fine, if it doesn´t work, i flash a second time an "wipe data".
I will report....
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does it work for you ?

yes of course. I have all datas (i don´t "wipe data") Now i´ve a rooted .62 with all my datas. Only my own Background was after the update not on my homescreen, but thats no problem.
Bevore I delete now the bloatware, i make a "restore"-point with CWA. So, if in the future a new update come (OTA), i can install the "untouched" .62 and OTA should work without flashing with flashtool.

may i ask something. link at the number 1. is't the original fw for LT18i?

yes this is original firmware firmware
first is LT18i
second is LT15i

Hi I am new here, I have an arc S 2.3.4 Build No. 4.0.2.A.0.42, will this process of rooting can work on my device? Just want to root to try overclocking my Arc S. Thank you in advance.

cleric28 said:
Hi I am new here, I have an arc S 2.3.4 Build No. 4.0.2.A.0.42, will this process of rooting can work on my device? Just want to root to try overclocking my Arc S. Thank you in advance.
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yes u can. the easy way is using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582. without unlock BL...

but after that easy way you cant update. coz than is your root loose

hackdima said:
but after that easy way you cant update. coz than is your root loose
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Sorry for my ignorance bro, but what do you mean by you can't update because I will lose my device's root config? Are you referring to updating from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 after rooting? But the instruction from the first post said that after rooting update to 0.62. Thanks.

Hi
I have just switched from HTC HD2 to Xperia Arc S.
I know all there is to know about flashing the HD2 (WinMo and Android), but next to nothing (yet) about Xperia. I gather that .62 can't be rooted yet, so you'll have to downgrade, root and then upgrade back to .62 OTA. Does that mean that it will also be possible to upgrade to ICS (when that's ready) from a rooted .62_)?

cleric28 said:
Sorry for my ignorance bro, but what do you mean by you can't update because I will lose my device's root config? Are you referring to updating from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 after rooting? But the instruction from the first post said that after rooting update to 0.62. Thanks.
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iv posted:
first downgrade to generic global
than root
than udate over the air
that ist not the same as update over the PC

sblar said:
Hi
I have just switched from HTC HD2 to Xperia Arc S.
I know all there is to know about flashing the HD2 (WinMo and Android), but next to nothing (yet) about Xperia. I gather that .62 can't be rooted yet, so you'll have to downgrade, root and then upgrade back to .62 OTA. Does that mean that it will also be possible to upgrade to ICS (when that's ready) from a rooted .62_)?
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i don´t know . maybe only on generic global firmware

I have a lt18i...i rooted my phone and tried to update ota but installation fails. Its generic uk firmware. Nothing has been changed in the phone eg uninstalling system apps
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Please rtfm.
GENERIC WORLD not others. You cant update other firmware over the air.
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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
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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?

[HOW TO] Update to 257 and preserve root

O.K guys...
This is quite simple
Download generic 534 (I used for central Europe)
DOWNLOAD FTF
Flash it via Flashtool and root with Kingo or root this way :
tnx @schickel
This method works great. If you don't trust these tools(Kingo root), use Root MANY ANDROID from Bin4ry. I've used this tool without any problems on the downgraded firmware.
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Then boot ROM (you will need to restart your device two times to root proper) and you'll get OTA warning you have 257 firmware ready for update.
Download update and let the device flash the update.
And that's it
Now you have newest firmware and you root is here as well...
See ya
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I'm not talking theoretically - I just did that
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Thanks.
Not everyone gets the OTA, some need to do it via pccompanion.
But its great news to know the OTA update keeps root.
gregbradley said:
Thanks.
Not everyone gets the OTA, some need to do it via pccompanion.
But its great news to know the OTA update keeps root.
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That's the point of this thread.
You'll get OTA if you use generic or world FTF.
That's why I said - first flash central Europe (for EU countries) and you'll get OTA info about 257 firmware.
I couldn't update by OTA too, then I did all this and now I can use OTA.
I was receiving OTA info but couldn't update - so I know not everyone can update that way.
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funky0308 said:
That's the point of this thread.
You'll get OTA if you use generic or world FTF.
That's why I said - first flash central Europe (for EU countries) and you'll get OTA info about 257 firmware.
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Yes I agree with you. But some will want to stay with region specific or branded firmware. There are other methods for them, this is good for those people who will want to flash to central Europe first.
I good find and thanks for confirming OTA keeps root.
I agree, of course
Thanks @Toledo_JAB for moving thread to right place. :thumbup:
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funky0308 said:
That's the point of this thread.
You'll get OTA if you use generic or world FTF.
That's why I said - first flash central Europe (for EU countries) and you'll get OTA info about 257 firmware.
I couldn't update by OTA too, then I did all this and now I can use OTA.
I was receiving OTA info but couldn't update - so I know not everyone can update that way.
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What for other methods do we have without unlocking bootloader and flashing other ftf?
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So will this require wiping or can I install generic ROM over branded ROM?
EDIT: ROOT IS STILL HERE! WOOHOO!!!
OTA on phone preserves root, no matter which .534 firmware u have.
If u update from phone it preserves root
Make sure to switch to SuperSU app before u update, from any other superuser, works best
stealthj said:
EDIT: ROOT IS STILL HERE! WOOHOO!!!
OTA on phone preserves root, no matter which .534 firmware u have.
If u update from phone it preserves root
Make sure to switch to SuperSU app before u update, from any other superuser, works best
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how do you force OTA though? I can't get it on Generic UK firmware...
Sean473 said:
how do you force OTA though? I can't get it on Generic UK firmware...
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I didn't force it. I was running the .534 DK firmware and the update notification has always been there through the sony software update app. I chose the DK firmware over the hong kong firmware because I didin't like the NFC logo always on there and I'd rather my phone say 4G instead of LTE.
You may have to wait for the OTA! Not sure if there is a way to force it on the phone unless someone gets the update.zip after they download it and you flash it in stock recovery? not sure as I've never entered stock recovery yet. my BL still locked.
Damn it I want a nexus 5... but I'm afraid I'll get drunk or something and accidentally wash it like i do the Z1 all the time
masterv1 said:
What for other methods do we have without unlocking bootloader and flashing other ftf?
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read the development thread, there are roms there that will help you
Sean473 said:
how do you force OTA though? I can't get it on Generic UK firmware...
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you cant.
yo either do it manually or flash a ftf from cntral Europe to force it
gregbradley said:
read the development thread, there are roms there that will help you
you cant.
yo either do it manually or flash a ftf from cntral Europe to force it
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How do you manually OTA? I only have the ftf file!
Sean473 said:
How do you manually OTA? I only have the ftf file!
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unless you see it in your software update in phone settings you cant.
or you do what you quoted me as saying..flash a central eurpean ftf and then you will get an ota
I got the update pushed on OTA today (I have root) unfortunately it fails updating, no specified reason. Not looking forward to wiping phone and retrying it.
madlive said:
I got the update pushed on OTA today (I have root) unfortunately it fails updating, no specified reason. Not looking forward to wiping phone and retrying it.
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Same here. I just tried the OTA update and got the update failed after the reboot.
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Maybe because I rooted with using Vroot. From what I've read, people had success using Kingo root. I tried the update 4x so far after Vroot. I'll edit this post again after rooting using Kingo root and see if the update will go through or not.
funky0308 said:
O.K guys...
This is quite simple
Download generic 534 (I used for central Europe)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Flash it via Flashtool and root with Kingo.
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Hi Funky,
thanks for that tipp, will try out asap. But exactly which FTF you choosed, this one:
C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Central Europe1276-4314_R2A
Cheers
Yes, that's the firmware I have used.
As I said, I used that firmware just because my original firmware couldn't update via OTA.
I got info about new firmware but couldn't update until I first flashed that unbranded firmware.
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Can I flash the central Europe firmware without wiping data? If yes, then how to do it?
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Works like charm. OTA update is my favourite "root method".

Generic 4.3 for PH

Hi, I dont want to update through SUS since it will flash me a generic SG firmware.. Any leads on where to get generic PH FTF for 4.3? Thanks a lot
brapicoco said:
Hi, I dont want to update through SUS since it will flash me a generic SG firmware.. Any leads on where to get generic PH FTF for 4.3? Thanks a lot
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Yeah! Please share if someone has a PH FTF for 4.3...
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i flashed my back up ftf 4.2.2 PH version and now pc companion is still downloading the firmware. will create ftf once done. but dont know if i can upload it because my net is too slow. maybe you can download PH 4.2.2 ftf here and flash it to your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
look for : C6903 14.1.G.2.257 Generic PH 1276-7935_R4A
Is not released yet and I think there is not any difference if you update with this one, is generic and is clean and smooth : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195
also if you want a rooted firmware this will work too on C6903:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.
mharckk said:
its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.
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not definitely, its on the way..:laugh:
eclyptos said:
Is not released yet and I think there is not any difference if you update with this one, is generic and is clean and smooth : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195
also if you want a rooted firmware this will work too on C6903:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
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I read the post of the links you put, i'll wait for deodexed tweaked for this...
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mharckk said:
its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.
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So you can't upload it because of your slow internet? :'(
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mharckk said:
i flashed my back up ftf 4.2.2 PH version and now pc companion is still downloading the firmware. will create ftf once done. but dont know if i can upload it because my net is too slow. maybe you can download PH 4.2.2 ftf here and flash it to your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
look for : C6903 14.1.G.2.257 Generic PH 1276-7935_R4A
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I'm flashing now the 4.3 through SUS, for the meantime I'll stick with the SG update and just remove the bloatware since PH update is also generic. gonna wait for your update mate..
done updating mine. need to factory reset because of the bug in sound enhancement fc. but now its ok.
its just that i need to install every games and apps again. and now waiting for root for this firmware.
why dont you try to download the PH 4.2.2 from the link i gave to you.then you can update to 4.3
here;s the link for 4.2.2 PH
https://mega.co.nz/#!TgIAUY5L!UK8WflkCmmsS_T2xixrgriZlTg9AvoU1_88OJndv_V4
download that and update to 4.3
cant upload the 4.3 because im at work now.
Thanks mharckk..mybe i'll stick at 4.2.2 version while waiting a compatible and stable version 4.3 rooted.
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gaboh24 said:
Thanks mharckk..mybe i'll stick at 4.2.2 version while waiting a compatible and stable version 4.3 rooted.
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We all was in your same situation and I telling you, this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195 is compatible 100% clean and smooth. Battery Life is amazing. Installed yestaerday and no issues if you do it right, like I did. After unpdate you can also unlock the bootloader, without losing camera, and you are ready for next step, Rooting. To rooting 4.3 at the moment is necessary unlock bootloader. If you follow this steps you will be fine, waiting for the root release for 4.3 but in the same moment you will enjoy your phone updated.
Sorry eclyptos..im confused and newbie for this matter, i'll try this when i get up tommorow morning..better get some rest first.thanks eclyptos!
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Is this right eclyptos? After flashing the ftf file for 4.3 i need to unlock my bootloader first, then proceed to rooting? How can i root it, using vroot only?0
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gaboh24 said:
Is this right eclyptos? After flashing the ftf file for 4.3 i need to unlock my bootloader first, then proceed to rooting? How can i root it, using vroot only?0
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No, the FTF 4.3 you can flash without be rooted and with Locked Bootloader like me. At the moment there is not relased any app like Vroot to root Android 4.3. Was relased only another FTF already rooted (Have bugs, they still testing) but to flash that Update Rooted you have to Unlock the Bootloader. So that's why I was telling you to Update to 4.3 and later Unlock Bootloader. If you unlock bootloader in 4.2.2 you will lose the camera, but the 4.3 fix that and also you can Unlock later after update and do not lose the camera. At the moment you don't have to do that because any type of rooting 4.3 is in developing so is up to you. It's your choice.
eclyptos said:
No, the FTF 4.3 you can flash without be rooted and with Locked Bootloader like me. At the moment there is not relased any app like Vroot to root Android 4.3. Was relased only another FTF already rooted (Have bugs, they still testing) but to flash that Update Rooted you have to Unlock the Bootloader. So that's why I was telling you to Update to 4.3 and later Unlock Bootloader. If you unlock bootloader in 4.2.2 you will lose the camera, but the 4.3 fix that and also you can Unlock later after update and do not lose the camera. At the moment you don't have to do that because any type of rooting 4.3 is in developing so is up to you. It's your choice.
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so this link u gave me "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195" the ftf file in that is rooted?..please have patience in my reply cause im confused..is your z1 already rooted in 14.1.A.0.290?
gaboh24 said:
so this link u gave me "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195" the ftf file in that is rooted?..please have patience in my reply cause im confused..is your z1 already rooted in 14.1.A.0.290?
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This link is just a update to 4.3 and is not rooted. It can be flash with Bootloader Locked.
This is a FTF 4.3 already rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988 but is under developing, testing.
Mine is not rooted, is not released a stable method root for 4.3 yet.
eclyptos said:
We all was in your same situation and I telling you, this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195 is compatible 100% clean and smooth. Battery Life is amazing. Installed yestaerday and no issues if you do it right, like I did. After unpdate you can also unlock the bootloader, without losing camera, and you are ready for next step, Rooting. To rooting 4.3 at the moment is necessary unlock bootloader. If you follow this steps you will be fine, waiting for the root release for 4.3 but in the same moment you will enjoy your phone updated.
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eclyptos said:
This link is just a update to 4.3 and is not rooted. It can be flash with Bootloader Locked.
This is a FTF 4.3 already rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988 but is under developing, testing.
Mine is not rooted, is not released a stable method root for 4.3 yet.
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woooooo!!! your answer makes my mind at peace dude! haha.. if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed,
so how's the 14.2.A.0.290 NCB Firmware?
gaboh24 said:
woooooo!!! your answer makes my mind at peace dude! haha..
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good. Clik thanx.
gaboh24 said:
so how's the 14.2.A.0.290 NCB Firmware?
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Very good. The most amazing thing is the battery, very well improved. Still stock anyway but smooth and clean, no bloatware and a little bit more free ram. You will be happy. Use Flashtool 0.9.13 and flash. Take off sim and sd before do that.
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good. Clik thanx.
Very good. The most amazing thing is the battery, very well improved. Still stock anyway but smooth and clean, no bloatware and a little bit more free ram. You will be happy. Use Flashtool 0.9.13 and flash. Take off sim and sd before do that.
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NICE!!!! so if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed patch,
gaboh24 said:
NICE!!!! so if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed patch,
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Do not matter what you have now, you will losing the root anyway. You have to flash in default, just like that. To make a fresh install you have to wipe data, cashe and appslog. Install Flashtool 0.9.13 and put the FTF in flashtool folder "Firmwares". Turn-off you phone, keep pushing, all the time, volume down when you connect the usb, wait to install windows drivers, when windows drivers are done run flashtool, keep pressin volume down, click flash on left side, select the firmware and flash again at the right bottom, keep pushing volume down until the flash green bar at the bottom will not start. Done. The windows of flashtool have to be set up like in the picture.
Dont worry i trust your guide and i dnt mind lossin' my apps...i already finish downloading the ncb firmware i will flash this later..i hope sony will put "move data to sdcard" in settings, in there nxt release of firmware..need to sleeo first mate i'll PM you for my reserved questions..
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Guide on how to use Flashtool to install new firmwares

Here is a step by step guide for all the newbies out there on how to use Flashtool to update or debrand their Xperia Z1
Hi shem.
I wanted to know when I downgrade from 4.3 do I need to exclude kernel I know you have to exclude baseband to keep imei number. Also do I tick every thing in flashtool in the section where it says system,TA, baseband,kernel etc.and lastly do I need to tick no final verification?.
Can I downgrade straight to 534 or do I need to downgrade to 257 first.thanks
Will check looks promising
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Does this wipe your device?
TechPurist said:
Does this wipe your device?
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Not if you exclude DATA in wipe options.
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Thanks. Do you need to be rooted to do this?
TechPurist said:
Thanks. Do you need to be rooted to do this?
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As it says in the video... NO you don't need to be rooted. You do NOT need an unlocked bootloader either and this will NOT void the warranty
All you are doing is flashing stock firmware from Sony without modifications that some other user has extracted. You don't need to flash region specific firmware. This is a great way to remove carrier bloatware in your phone as well.
If you want to keep your data make sure you exclude DATA in wipe options.
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How can I backup my current fw? Im on. .257fw, and to root my z1, I need to downgrade to .543fw to be able to root and backup my phones TA partition.
Btw my phone is carrier locked. So if I flash a generic fw, will it be unlock?
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rpcherrera said:
How can I backup my current fw? Im on. .257fw, and to root my z1, I need to downgrade to .543fw to be able to root and backup my phones TA partition.
Btw my phone is carrier locked. So if I flash a generic fw, will it be unlock?
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when you downgrade on the right panel exclude wipe data. your phone is simlock-ed so i dont think it will be unlocked
hi
i am new to flashing and all i want to update my z1 as of now i dont want to root it coz it seems a little complicated to me so i was updating it through pc companion no OTA yet, but its taking forever to download the firmware form the pc companion i thought of flashing ftf what i want to know is it ok to flash it n get the exact same experience as in pc companion also do i need to make backup of nytn? like TA partition and all those stuff???
right now i am on .257 wanted to root but dont wanna downgrade so i will wait a while root for 4.3
thanx in advance
goldsmit409 said:
hi
i am new to flashing and all i want to update my z1 as of now i dont want to root it coz it seems a little complicated to me so i was updating it through pc companion no OTA yet, but its taking forever to download the firmware form the pc companion i thought of flashing ftf what i want to know is it ok to flash it n get the exact same experience as in pc companion also do i need to make backup of nytn? like TA partition and all those stuff???
right now i am on .257 wanted to root but dont wanna downgrade so i will wait a while root for 4.3
thanx in advance
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You don't need to root, unlock the bootloader or backup TA. Just go to the general section, find a list with ftf. 's, find the one you like and use Flashtool to put it on your phone. Everything is explained in the video.
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[STOCK][C6903][4.3] Update to 14.2.A.1.136 Central Europe 1 (1276-4318) [Root & XZDR]

[STOCK][C6903][4.3] Update to 14.2.A.1.136 Central Europe 1 (1276-4318) [Root & XZDR]
Hi,
!!! WARNING !!!
C6903 only!
!!! WARNING !!!
Firmware info:
Device: C6903
Build number: 14.2.A.1.136
Android version: 4.3
Customization version: 1276-4318
Branding: Central Europe 1
The following items are integrated into this ROM:
XZDR: 2.7.80-BETA
SuperSU: 1.91
How to update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
This wouldn't be possible without the great work of [NUT]! Thank You very much! :good:
Downloads (Google Drive):
Flashable zip: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2-FUIRLyD-EYmY3OFpFUVJpVUE/edit?usp=sharing
md5sum: 8aced2357dd9ac5d908d8d4ba2664cf9, sha1sum: 315f3d60f67c25029c79f5b722a844bf7e8f31e3​
Stripped ftf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2-FUIRLyD-EQ0J6eDJWRzdMOTA/edit?usp=sharing
md5sum: ec0fe8d9d5b60005aa6870b83531d6a2, sha1sum: e0d05f627c4744c127a174526e680d5c64816218​
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Mateusz
Sigh.
Dear God, will the Z1 never have a normal/easy rooting method like it did on 4.2.2 with vRoot? I'm an amateur at best. I don't want to downgrade (which I heard could break the IMEI or something), or unlock my bootloader (which seems like an awful lot of trouble). Someone please tell me it's possible... I've been walking around with a non rooted phone longer than I'd like. My S3 and note 10.1 were a breeze to root. I don't even remember having any trouble rooting them... Why is it so hard to root the Z1!?!?
Jimmyness said:
Dear God, will the Z1 never have a normal/easy rooting method like it did on 4.2.2 with vRoot? I'm an amateur at best. I don't want to downgrade (which I heard could break the IMEI or something), or unlock my bootloader (which seems like an awful lot of trouble). Someone please tell me it's possible... I've been walking around with a non rooted phone longer than I'd like. My S3 and note 10.1 were a breeze to root. I don't even remember having any trouble rooting them... Why is it so hard to root the Z1!?!?
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I think IMEI lose only occurs on Samsung Devices. Off course its possible on most other phones but it's far less unlikely that it will occur on the Xperia Z1.
By the way if you downgraded to 4.2.2 you would temporarily lose cellular use on your phone, you would need to update the baseband to the one that is packed with the latest update. But even that won't ruin your IMEI, just temporarily disable it.
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Jimmyness said:
Dear God, will the Z1 never have a normal/easy rooting method like it did on 4.2.2 with vRoot? I'm an amateur at best. I don't want to downgrade (which I heard could break the IMEI or something), or unlock my bootloader (which seems like an awful lot of trouble). Someone please tell me it's possible... I've been walking around with a non rooted phone longer than I'd like. My S3 and note 10.1 were a breeze to root. I don't even remember having any trouble rooting them... Why is it so hard to root the Z1!?!?
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use this ftf to downgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48555400&postcount=3 to .534. You won't "loose" Your IMEI.
Than root, install recovery and upgrade to .136.
Cheers,
Mateusz
I'm currently on 4.2.2 generic UK. Can I use this method to go directly to 14.2.a.1.136?
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andyneouk said:
I'm currently on 4.2.2 generic UK. Can I use this method to go directly to 14.2.a.1.136?
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if you're rooted and have a working recovery there shouldn't be any problems. Just follow the steps in [NUT]'s thread.
Cheers,
Mateusz
f3nix82
I installed your rom and all is working fine: newest firmware with full root @ CE customization.
Thanks a lot.
thanks mate. I was asking yesteday to Nut to créate this or at least to tell me how to do it.. Could you tell me the process to change from baltic to central europe?. Cheers.
So to check.
If on 4.3 with full root and recovery.
Wipe
Flash rom
Load kernel via flashtool
Profit?
That simple?
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y2grae said:
So to check.
If on 4.3 with full root and recovery.
Wipe
Flash rom
Load kernel via flashtool
Profit?
That simple?
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Yep.
You can add another step to this. If you have a backup in TWRP.
After flashing via Flashtool reboot to system. After system boot reboot to recovery and flash the data partition backup (_only_). Then wipe Dalvik. You will end up with all Your apps+data
(This tip is from the previous version update. Again, thanks to [NUT] - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988 :good
Cheers,
Mateusz
Hi!
juanpirulo said:
thanks mate. I was asking yesteday to Nut to créate this or at least to tell me how to do it.. Could you tell me the process to change from baltic to central europe?. Cheers.
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Do you mean the update process or how to create this zip+ftf?
Cheers,
Mateusz
f3nix82 said:
Hi!
Do you mean the update process or how to create this zip+ftf?
Cheers,
Mateusz
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How to Create the zip+ftf i mean. Cheers
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Hi,
juanpirulo said:
How to Create the zip+ftf i mean. Cheers
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I've used this method: [DIY GUIDE] Create a personalized ROM yourself! by @[NUT]. :good:
Although I did not use his virtual machine since I'm already on Linux.
HTH.
Cheers,
Mateusz
f3nix82
after few days of VERY heavy Z1 usage (many root privileges being used) everything is smooth and stable. Fine job.
if im on 1.136 BAL (nuts rom) can i flash this directly without wiping?
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mharckk said:
if im on 1.136 BAL (nuts rom) can i flash this directly without wiping?
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To tell you the truth: I don't know.
What I would do is:
1. Make TWRP backup.
2. Wipe everything.
3. Flash the zip.
4. Power off.
5. Flash the FTF via Flashtool.
6. Boot into system. After boot reboot to recovery.
7. Restore DATA partition ONLY. Wipe Dalvik.
8. Boot into system.
After that you end up with a clean install with all your apps+data.
HTH.
Cheers,
Mateusz
This version have bluetooth audio fixed?
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shahzaib.khan said:
This version have bluetooth audio fixed?
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no stock bugs have been fixed in this version.
Maybe in the next Sony release?
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Hi,
no stock bugs have been fixed in this version.
Maybe in the next Sony release?
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Hi bro is it possible to flash ur rom on top of Nuts deodex 136? If so can u elaborate me the safest step coz I once brick my phone.Tnx in advance.And I does not want it to happens again.
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anakdayak said:
Hi bro is it possible to flash ur rom on top of Nuts deodex 136? If so can u elaborate me the safest step coz I once brick my phone.Tnx in advance.And I does not want it to happens again.
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It should be possible. Just use the steps described few posts up.
Cheers,
Mateusz
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