Hello Guys,
I want to explain how to root your Sony Xperia Z with version 10.4.1.B.0.101.
What you need;
-Computer (with Windows)
-Sony Xperia Z (with unlocked bootloader)
-SuperSU (Download)
-Custom Recovery (Click Here(it's by DooMLoRD))
-Fastboot (Download)
Preparation:
1. Download all files.
2. Extract the "Fastboot.zip".
3. Extract the "boot.img" from the "Recovery.zip" in the fastboot folder.
4. Copy the SuperSU.zip to your device.
5. Shutdown your Sony Xperia Z.
Instructions:
1. Flash the "boot.img" using fastboot. (Open cmd and type in "fastboot flash boot boot.img")
2. Hold the volume button up (at you Sony Xperia Z) and plugin the USB into the device and to your Computer.
3. The operation will start automatically.
4. Reboot from fastboot. (Type in "fastboot reboot")
5. When the phone vibrates while it boot hold the volume button up to enter the recovery.
6. Flash the SuperSU.zip with the Custom Recovery.
7. Reboot to system.
7. Finished.
IF SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK, PLEASE WRITE ME!!!! BACK UP YOUR TA WITH "Backup TA"!!!!!!
Thanks for your attention,
MMX35.
Thanks
You need to add to the thread title that its for unlocked bootloaders only.
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Futura2000 said:
You need to add to the thread title that its for unlocked bootloaders only.
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I am going to do that now, thank you :good:
Hi.
It is possible to restore an TA-Backup after using this root method.?
CiscoX said:
Hi.
It is possible to restore an TA-Backup after using this root method.?
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I think so, but i can't guarantee it, sorry.
MMX35 said:
I think so, but i can't guarantee it, sorry.
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ok, b'cos i have a TA-Backup on my phone from firmware .67. Would be nice to lock the bootloader and still keep the root, but maybe this will mess up the recovery, I have no idea :S
CiscoX said:
ok, b'cos i have a TA-Backup on my phone from firmware .67. Would be nice to lock the bootloader and still keep the root, but maybe this will mess up the recovery, I have no idea :S
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You can try if you like, i think it will work.
Thank a lot
really really really really really really really really really really really really really REALLY thanks man, you are awesome :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
CiscoX said:
Hi.
It is possible to restore an TA-Backup after using this root method.?
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Yes, but make sure you flash back the stock kernel, as you will relock the bootloader when you restore your TA and soft brick your phone if it's still on the advanced stock kernel.
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dalmeida94 said:
really really really really really really really really really really really really really REALLY thank man, you are awesome :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
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You make me blush!
kingvortex said:
Yes, but make sure you flash back the stock kernel, as you will relock the bootloader when you restore your TA and soft brick your phone if it's still on the advanced stock kernel.
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ahh, so i should make a only kernel ftf of my own 569 firmware and flash only kernel before i restore my TA-backup. But, do i loose root if i flash my own kernel only of 569?
Ok i unlocked my bootloader and rooted my device this way written by OP. No problem, i got root
Then i made my own Only kernel from my orginal ftf and flash it to remove DooMLoaRD's kernel we used here and it worked i still have root.
Proof:
And now i'm gonna relock my bootloader using my TA-Backup, crossing fingers and everything else.
EDIT:
YES YES Got ROOT and with "Locked Bootloader"
Thank you very much MMX35, DooMLoaRD, kingvortex and DevShaft
PROOF:
Thanks
So after I officially unlock bootloader via flashtool, I followed this rooting procedure (Thanks btw), can I just relock bootloader using flashtool again without losing root? Thanks!
jnocomski said:
So after I officially unlock bootloader via flashtool, I followed this rooting procedure (Thanks btw), can I just relock bootloader using flashtool again without losing root? Thanks!
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I think so, test it, but same here i guarantee nothing. Sorry for that.
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jnocomski said:
So after I officially unlock bootloader via flashtool, I followed this rooting procedure (Thanks btw), can I just relock bootloader using flashtool again without losing root? Thanks!
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You must flash a stock kernel or you will soft brick your phone when you relock the bootloader.
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kingvortex said:
You must flash a stock kernel or you will soft brick your phone when you relock the bootloader.
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Kingvortex, you help a lot, thank you for that
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Hello Guys this is my first post here and i have a solution to have Stock Android 4.3 with Full Root and LB !!!!
Before you start an important tip from me if you are on a 4.3 Firmware you must first install a firmware 14.1.G.2.257 of your region
because if you install for example 14.1.G.1.534 you will lose your baseband !!!
1. Install Firmware 14.1.G.1.534 (14.1.G.2.257 for downgrading and save baseband if you are on 4.3 than 14.1.G.1.534 for the root process ) on Flashtool.
2. Enable USB Debugging and root your device with Kingo root
3. Save your TA partition with this tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598)
4. Save root with the app Android Root toolkit v2.6 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sa.root.toolkit&hl=de)
5. Install the OTA Update 4.3 from sony update center
6. Restore root with the Android Root toolkit from step 4
7. Now unlock your bootloader (before please safe your sd card because all will be deleted) and flash with fastboot Doomlords Kernel or some of these kernels (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573921)
8. Download these Supersu zip (http://download.chainfire.eu/372/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip) and copy it to your Z1 and install it via twrp recovery (vol down on phone start)
9. Download the right 4.3 FTF of your region (for me it was central europe) and install only kernel via flashtool (you dont must wipe anything so uncheck Appslog, Data, Cache)
10. Go in flashtool to BLU and check if you must relock your bootloader if it shows relock than do it
11. Now you can restore your ta partition with the tool from step 3
Now you have a full rooted 4.3 device its little bit complicated but the result is amazing
You said in the beginning with locked bootloader and at the end we have to unlock?
Sorry, but this guide is useless...
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masterv1 said:
You said in the beginning with locked bootloader and at the end we have to unlock?
Sorry, but this guide is useless...
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No you must only unlock to flash a kernel with recovery because to flash super su. On the end you relock the bootloader and flash stock kernel and ta backup back.
Ehm there is one thing i could not believe... Does xposed work? Do you have rw on System with this method?
Regards,
Meet
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chrisi091 said:
No you must only unlock to flash a kernel with recovery because to flash super su. On the end you relock the bootloader and flash stock kernel and ta backup back.
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The Problem is that during unlocking, Sony lists the IMEI and will potentially refuse warranty. I think, exspecially with the all the problems like touchscreen problem atm, a lot of owners of this device don't want to risk this. At least this applies to me. Maybe I will unlock later, but only if it is clear that the touchscreen problem is a software issue and fixed or if a repair center has solved this issue for me.
If unlocking the bootloader were an option, I would simply flash a 4.3 based ROM with integrated full root.
IRequesting Unlock Code does not break Warranty...... I can grab your IMEI and can request the unlock code on sony page without youve touched anything. Only with broken trimm area at locked and on unlocked bootloader they would supsend warranty.
Further i still did not see an fully prerooted ftf.
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Meet
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You don't need a prerooted FTF. E.g. look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579270.
Maybe, requesting unlock code will not void warranty, but I don't want to try this out. First I want to make sure that my phone is completely ok on the hardware side.
The question is, will it mount system as rw?
I didn't found anything related to RIC in all this stuff...
Luhccas-X10 said:
The question is, will it mount system as rw?
I didn't found anything related to RIC in all this stuff...
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I doubt that too.
But check step 9 again, he doesn't really flash the system nor the. 290 firmware fully. He only flashed the kernel. Which is not ideal to me.
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Anybody to confirm this thing?
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Do not follow this guide... You will lose warranty after this homemade guide. Just avoid this. NUT and Monx already achieved full root on locked bl. Just visit their threads.
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Vaith said:
Do not follow this guide... You will lose warranty after this homemade guide. Just avoid this. NUT and Monx already achieved full root on locked bl. Just visit their threads.
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links please
punkt said:
links please
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Just check dev section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
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There's no way I'm unlocking my bootloader
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Jiyeon90 said:
There's no way I'm unlocking my bootloader
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If you read the threads in Android Dev section you will find two working solutions (by Nut and by Monx) to get 4.3 rooted and with recovery boot ( fw .290) without unlocking bootloader
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guybrush2099 said:
If you read the threads in Android Dev section you will find two working solutions (by Nut and by Monx) to get 4.3 rooted and with recovery boot ( fw .290) without unlocking bootloader
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I can't seem to find the instructions on root from the link few post ago
It's a pre-rooted version of stock rom (you have to flash it)
It's easier and faster than unlock and flash
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Which Way is safest???
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ArashMiniStar said:
Which Way is safest???
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Any way without Unlocking Bootloader.
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/03...eria-z-ultra-xperia-z1-and-xperia-z1-compact/
Can't wait for it to come through
i guess it will come in about 4-5hours time. wooh! cant wait.
Superhornet75 said:
Can't wait for it to come through
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Yeah, It's been too long. Hopefully we will get a TFT tonight and @[NUT] will be able to get as a rooted flashable. I do hope that they will figure out a one click root solution as well. Expect a lot of new developments for sure
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i have unlocked bootloader. do i need to relock it to get this update. also, I lost my TA backup
Thanks in advance. New in this phone...
bong0x00 said:
i have unlocked bootloader. do i need to relock it to get this update. also, I lost my TA backup
Thanks in advance. New in this phone...
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I accidently deleted mine too but no you dont need to relock it.
bong0x00 said:
i have unlocked bootloader. do i need to relock it to get this update. also, I lost my TA backup
Thanks in advance. New in this phone...
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Edit: deleted post. Had wrong info
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Wolfbreak said:
I accidently deleted mine too but no you dont need to relock it.
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So you mean I will receive OTA? Yipeeeeeeeee
bong0x00 said:
i have unlocked bootloader. do i need to relock it to get this update. also, I lost my TA backup
Thanks in advance. New in this phone...
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u need to lock it back to get update.
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301stSpartan said:
If you lost your TA backup then your question loses relevance because you cannot re-lock your bootloader even if you wanted to....
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Thanks.. Do i need it when i will relock using flash tool. Thought it was a different thing
chunlianghere said:
u need to lock it back to get update.
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1. He cant becouse he doesnt have TA Backup
2. You only need to have Stock Sony Kernel [4.4 Kernel] dont matter if your Bootloader is locked or unlocked.
Wolfbreak said:
1. He cant becouse he doesnt have TA Backup
2. You only need to have Stock Sony Kernel [4.4 Kernel] dont matter if your Bootloader is locked or unlocked.
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i also didnt do a TA backup
but wat i do is to flash back stock kernel, than lock back using flashtool. tat is all i do when i wan to get update
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hi, how about the kernel from this thread of d00mlord with stock rom?
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632808
do i need to download the stock TFT?
chunlianghere said:
i also didnt do a TA backup
but wat i do is to flash back stock kernel, than lock back using flashtool. tat is all i do when i wan to get update
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Sorry i forgot that its possible without TA Backup too.
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Thanks.. Do i need it when i will relock using flash tool. Thought it was a different thing
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I'm sorry, I gave you incorrect info. I forgot that flashtool can relock it without the TA backup. Doomlord has written instructions on how to do this in his tutorial thread.
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301stSpartan said:
I'm sorry, I gave you incorrect info. I forgot that flashtool can relock it without the TA backup. Doomlord has written instructions on how to do this in his tutorial thread.
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yes.. It's okay. Thank you. I'm still using doom kernel with CWM recovery. Can I download and install OTA?
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I'm sorry, I gave you incorrect info. I forgot that flashtool can relock it without the TA backup. Doomlord has written instructions on how to do this in his tutorial thread.
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If i have an Unlocked Bootloader , running .1.136 STOCK odexed, (never flashed a ROM) can I update using FOTA?
More than likely I would say any moded phone unless it's returned to stock won't update ota. At least that's how it was back in my Samsung days, I haven't moded my Sony. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to just flash an ftf when it's available. Someone please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that's how it is....
If changelog is correct - there are no Tap2wake, no 4K, TimeShift and smart features - no matter how optimised it'll be without new features it's just faster JB.
We already have almost all from Z2 so once again, we'll have to rely on our brains....
Fortunately, @serajr is preparing systemUI for KK and I'm sure we will all work on porting and moving apps and features from Z2 KK.
I'm not sure I'll even flash KK.
I'm sure I won't flash it now, without root privilege...
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Am I the only one who just wants project svelte?
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Hi
Here is flasable zip file wich install latest ROM 23.0.1.A.4.30 which this time is customized UK, latest stable SuperSu v2.37 and latest beta Dualrecovery .154 for Tablet Z2 with read/write acces to system.
This is tested and works just fine though make nandroid backup before flashing.
Install it by flashing whole zip file with custom recovery. Wipes aren´t necessary but good practise.
Here is the link: https://mega.co.nz/#!JRRS0aSS!Gp3rRZgmvEH50XGs158kOuL6PmX8yu19jbK-97Vsb5whttps://mega.co.nz/#!ARQC3CaY!BQYpqwZnzwnzA5Js2pVCw-3DE6yr5QKu-mA_3j6k30c
Credits:
@Androxyde
@Chainfire
@Nut
@LaguCool
@zxz0O0
@AndroPlus
Just want to say thanks. I'm going to flash this tomorrow . Keep up the good work.
Thanks. Is the the lollipop update or just a smaller one? If so what is changed?
Did a bit of research. Looks like it fixed smart cover bug and removes the non functional ultra stamina mode
Jeddix said:
Just want to say thanks. I'm going to flash this tomorrow . Keep up the good work.
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thecrunked said:
Thanks. Is the the lollipop update or just a smaller one? If so what is changed?
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Thanks guys for your kind word. This is still KitKat update. Haven´t seen chancelog but atleast Sony´s own cover works again as supposed and touchscreen seems to be more responsive.
Just wanted to add that I had to manually install the dual recovery. Installed fine but thought I'd mention it.
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Just wanted to add that I had to manually install the dual recovery. Installed fine but thought I'd mention it.
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Thanks for info. Working fine here tough.
I am running 23.0.1.A.30 with a locked bootloader that I just installed ota, and lost root.
If if flash this over the top, will I get root back?
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istrait said:
I am running 23.0.1.A.30 with a locked bootloader that I just installed ota, and lost root.
If if flash this over the top, will I get root back?
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You need working custom recovery (TWRP) to flash this. So answer to your question is no.
kulvertti said:
You need working custom recovery (TWRP) to flash this. So answer to your question is no.
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Shoot.. I really am slipping.... I must have unlocked it at some point then because I do have nut's dual recovery onboard..
I should be able to flash over the top then... my only questions are if I do flash, will I have issues with the encryption keys, and how do I change the localization to us? ?
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istrait said:
Shoot.. I really am slipping.... I must have unlocked it at some point then because I do have nut's dual recovery onboard..
I should be able to flash over the top then... my only questions are if I do flash, will I have issues with the encryption keys, and how do I change the localization to us? ?
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So you have working custom recovery? What exactly do you mean that you lost your root? Partial root or something else? If you have working custom recovery why not just flash latest SuperSu from here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/636/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.37.zip
And then about encrytpion keys. Do you mean that you have encrypted your device or perhaps DRM keys? Flashing prerooted firmware have no effects to your device DRM keys if you mean that.
Sooty to be a pita (pain in the ...)
kulvertti said:
So you have working custom recovery? What exactly do you mean that you lost your root? Partial root or something else? If you have working custom recovery why not just flash latest SuperSu from here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/636/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.37.zip
I had root and lost it in the ota... superuser says such not installed... I just went in and tried recovery and it did not come up, so I am assuming it flashed me back to stock in more ways then one... I am now looking at your zip to get root back if I can get dual recovery back on the tablet.
And then about encrytpion keys. Do you mean that you have encrypted your device or perhaps DRM keys? Flashing prerooted firmware have no effects to your device DRM keys if you mean that.
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Yep... dem keys is what I was thinking...
Also thanks very much for the help.
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istrait said:
Shoot.. I really am slipping.... I must have unlocked it at some point then because I do have nut's dual recovery onboard..
I should be able to flash over the top then... my only questions are if I do flash, will I have issues with the encryption keys, and how do I change the localization to us? ?
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you dont need an unlocked bootloader for nut recovery. my bl is locked and i have nut recovery installed
thecrunked said:
you dont need an unlocked bootloader for nut recovery. my bl is locked and i have nut recovery installed
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Can you install the dual recovery on tablets with newer firmware?
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istrait said:
Can you install the dual recovery on tablets with newer firmware?
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Yes if you have root. However with newer firmwares dualrecovery rooting function don´t work any more becose it use towelroot wich Sony has patched.
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Yes if you have root. However with newer firmwares dualrecovery rooting function don´t work any more becose it use towelroot wich Sony has patched.
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OK.. I am hosed then... i will either need to find a way of downgrading or will wait for new root.. I think I want to downgrade though.. how to do that though.....
Also, thanks for the help.....
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OK.. I am hosed then... i will either need to find a way of downgrading or will wait for new root.. I think I want to downgrade though.. how to do that though.....
Also, thanks for the help.....
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You are welcome.
You need Flashtool and correctly installed drivers for it and rootable firmware in ftf format. If I remember correctly latest was 17.1.2.A.0.314. If you want to I believe you can use this one: https://mega.co.nz/#!kcxxjaLA!itErjRi2fYPPswal-c7XasF_lAvPKyY4GwEzY3xgHZ0 It is for SGP511 but memory size is only difference between devices. Or you can find one from general forum.
You can find one instruction how to use flashtool from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45187952&postcount=2
And here is link to Flashtool download page: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
kulvertti said:
You are welcome.
You need Flashtool and correctly installed drivers for it and rootable firmware in ftf format. If I remember correctly latest was 17.1.2.A.0.314. If you want to I believe you can use this one: https://mega.co.nz/#!kcxxjaLA!itErjRi2fYPPswal-c7XasF_lAvPKyY4GwEzY3xgHZ0 It is for SGP511 but memory size is only difference between devices. Or you can find one from general forum.
You can find one instruction how to use flashtool from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45187952&postcount=2
And here is link to Flashtool download page: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
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I think I know what I will do...
I want to have a stock rooted feel.
Download ftf from sony for stock through sony pc companion(save this in case...)
Run prf creator (http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904) and add root and recovery
use flashtool to put on Nordic with root and custom recovery
use the recovery from nordic to flash the rooted stock firmware.
I should be golden then right?
Last questions though. Do I need to be unlocked to do this and will my DRM keys stay good?
I think I know what I will do...
I want to have a stock rooted feel.
Download ftf from sony for stock through sony pc companion(save this in case...)
Run prf creator (http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904) and add root and recovery
use flashtool to put on Nordic with root and custom recovery
use the recovery from nordic to flash the rooted stock firmware.
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I should be golden then right?
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If I understand you correctly you´ll be fine. In Sony servers for SGP512 and SGP511 Nordic region there are only firmware versions of 23.0.1.A.0.167. Not older or newer.
Last questions though. Do I need to be unlocked to do this and will my DRM keys stay good?
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No you don´t need to unlock your bootloader and your DRM keys will be just fine.
kulvertti said:
Hi
Here is flasable zip file wich install latest ROM 23.0.1.A.4.30 which this time is customized UK, latest stable SuperSu v2.37 and latest beta Dualrecovery .154 for Tablet Z2 with read/write acces to system.
This is tested and works just fine though make nandroid backup before flashing.
Install it by flashing whole zip file with custom recovery. Wipes aren´t necessary but good practise.
Here is the link: https://mega.co.nz/#!ARQC3CaY!BQYpqwZnzwnzA5Js2pVCw-3DE6yr5QKu-mA_3j6k30c
Credits:
@Androxyde
@Chainfire
@Nut
@LaguCool
@zxz0O0
@AndroPlus
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you sir are a life saver, how did you get it rooted?
spider623 said:
you sir are a life saver, how did you get it rooted?
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Thank you. Short answer is that as long you have root access you can install prerooted firmwares so basically same way you do with this prerooted firmware. Credits how to make prerooted firmwares are in op. Some point there is no method to root newer firmwares without unlocking your bootloader so I did that too but because backed up TA partition I´m back with rooted device and locked bootloader.
Requirements:
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP521) with root and fully working DualRecovery 2.8.7.
Instructions:
Download: SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic_flashable.zip ( 1.22 GB ), mirrior: Mega
Copy SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic_flashable.zip on SDCARD.
Go to recovery.
Factory Reset (recommended).
Install SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic_flashable.zip.
Reboot the system.
Wow ! So fast !
Nice job ! Could you do the same for the SGP511 ?
Wolfman017 said:
Wow ! So fast !
Nice job ! Could you do the same for the SGP511 ?
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Ok. Later
Bird40 said:
Ok. Later
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Yeah I would really like that!
Thanks in advamce if you do!
Bird40 said:
Requirements:
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP521) with root and recovery.
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Nice work getting this up for the folks! Большое спасибо
Translated- Big Thanks
Moscow Desire said:
Nice work getting this up for the folks! Большое спасибо
Translated- Big Thanks
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Пожалуйста!
You're welcome!
does anyone know whether there is multi user support?
Bird40 said:
Пожалуйста!
You're welcome!
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Would be nice if you can do it for SGP511 will it work fine if my tab is uk region also ive always wanted to have lollipop prerooted on my z2 tab and youve brought it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/lollypop-t3057435
Can this be flashed over cm12 or do I need to go back to stock
For the love of God, I can't get into Recovery.. All hell broke loose since I updated to 4.4.4 and I would love to upgrade to Lollipop..
Things are so much easier on Nexus devices and my OnePlusOne
zohan99 said:
For the love of God, I can't get into Recovery.. All hell broke loose since I updated to 4.4.4 and I would love to upgrade to Lollipop..
Things are so much easier on Nexus devices and my OnePlusOne
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Look at the OP
Bird40 said:
Look at the OP
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I was able to install 5.0.2 using flashtool, but because I can't get into recovery, I can't flash this prerooted zip file.
I'm a bit of a noob in regards to Sony devices, but is it possible to flash this file using flashtool..?
zohan99 said:
I was able to install 5.0.2 using flashtool, but because I can't get into recovery, I can't flash this prerooted zip file.
I'm a bit of a noob in regards to Sony devices, but is it possible to flash this file using flashtool..?
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Simple answer....no
The recoveries were really only working properly on 4.4.4, and that was only if you unlocked your bootloader and flashed a dual recovery+boot.img. For some reason, flashing a recovery to the normal "recovery" partition, even though successfully flashed, wouldn't allow access to it. Only the "FotaKernel" flashing (dual recovery) was working somewhat.
Theoretically, under 4.4.4, you could get to recovery by using "fastboot boot recovery.img", but it was ify-ify if the recovery would show on the display. I had to do it numerous times.
Once you've upgraded to 5.0.2, the only option is
a. Wait for a dev to make a compatible recovery (probably fotakernel type, or one that can be booted using "fastboot boot recovery.img"
b. Wait for somebody to create a modified boot.img which will allow adb push (to push superSu using up to date binary). I can do this, but right now am busy at work, and won't get around to doing it until sometime this weekend.
Either way, I suspect it's going to require an unlocked bootloader. But I wouldn't reccommend that until you learn the disadvantages and back up your DRM keys.
You could probably roll back a couple versions to an earlier OS (ftf flashing) and try with what recoveries we have now.
I'm still on 4.4.4 (unlocked bootloader and backed up DRM keys, not that you really need them for most folks), so will be working on it this weekend.
Thank you for the elaborated answer! I have unlocked my bootloader, and was rooted on 4.4.2 but was unsuccessful in rooting 4.4.4.
I will wait until a modified recovery is released and hopefully be able to root then. Thanks again for the explanation.
installing and testing.
Sorry
I am noob
Can I know how to recover?
need to use another program?
Can i have the program name?
thanks a lot
Can I know how to install ?
SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic_flashable.zip copy to SD card need unzip ?
Any updates regarding custom recovery?
To work with DualRecovery you can use this
Bird40 said:
To work with DualRecovery you can use this
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So frustrating.. No matter what I do, I can't get into the recovery..
Hi guys I have found an easier method to root 5.1.1 (By accident )
steps
1)flash the ftf 23.4.A.0.546 based upon you device version(d6503 or d6502)
2)Download the latest custom kernel of Androplus(v62 recommended)
3)copy the same into your phone (.zip)
4)flash the boot image from the zip in fastboot to get recovery then install the zip copied earlier
5)download suView attachment UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
6)install the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46 in recovery and congrats you just got your phone rooted
I did test the same,got my D6502 version rooted:angel:
Credits
Androplus for his awesome kernel
give a thumps u if your problem is solved
This is useful only to those who have their bootloader unlocked...
Plus this method is not new... It has been around for quite some time
If you're rooted on previous version, you can make a backup of your TA partition, then do OP steps, then flash stock kernel, and restore TA... Easy
Enviado desde mi D6503
Meloferz said:
If you're rooted on previous version, you can make a backup of your TA partition, then do OP steps, then flash stock kernel, and restore TA... Easy
Enviado desde mi D6503
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or simply use pre rooted zip
ALp TR said:
or simply use pre rooted zip
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I just found the same as all the methods to root 5.1.1 found to be quiet complex
so this one may prove to be much simpler root method at present time.
Thanks working Xperia z2 D6503 Android 5.1.1 23.4.A.0.546 open bootloader. fast and easy [emoji106]
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk
How bout for Z3 5.1.1 sir? whats the step ?
clovinx said:
How bout for Z3 5.1.1 sir? whats the step ?
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Sorry I Do not knw abt z3 lz do check its forum you may find any kernel compatible to your 5.1.1 version kernel (custom)then flash the supersu zip in my link provided.
thanks
Sonic987 said:
Sorry I Do not knw abt z3 lz do check its forum you may find any kernel compatible to your 5.1.1 version kernel (custom)then flash the supersu zip in my link provided.
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thanks sonic
Sorry, I am just a newbie in this.
I just wanted to know how can I flash the kernal? If you could explain the procedure
Secondly, in serviceinfo>configuration - it says 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes'
That means my Bootloader is unlocked, right?
DawoodSahi said:
Sorry, I am just a newbie in this.
I just wanted to know how can I flash the kernal? If you could explain the procedure
Secondly, in serviceinfo>configuration - it says 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes'
That means my Bootloader is unlocked, right?
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I got the same understanding problems like DawoodSahi. Can someone please post a more detailed prescription for us dummies. i already got 23.4.A.0.546 on my z2. Whats next? I connected my phone with the flashtool . How do i flash just the kernel? And do i have to unlock the bootloader manually before or can it be locked? in serviceinfo>configuration - it says 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes'
What is meant with boot image from the zip? The kernel zip file? Please help me! Or help us!
RDroid2k11 said:
I got the same understanding problems like DawoodSahi. Can someone please post a more detailed prescription for us dummies. i already got 23.4.A.0.546 on my z2. Whats next? I connected my phone with the flashtool . How do i flash just the kernel? And do i have to unlock the bootloader manually before or can it be locked? in serviceinfo>configuration - it says 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes'
What is meant with boot image from the zip? The kernel zip file? Please help me! Or help us!
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I am rooted right now.
I just downgraded, unchecked the data, appdata and cache and flashed the kitkat rom but it caused bootloop, I flashed again and wiped all the data and cache in the flashtool and it worked.
Rooted, installed recovery and flashed the pre-rooted file from recovery.
DawoodSahi said:
Sorry, I am just a newbie in this.
I just wanted to know how can I flash the kernal? If you could explain the procedure
Secondly, in serviceinfo>configuration - it says 'Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes'
That means my Bootloader is unlocked, right?
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It means it can be unlocked.you will have to unlock it to you the
But let me warn you that you will loose the drm files ie camera quality loss and xreality and all.....try other root method if you don't want to unlock...
Sonic987 said:
Hi guys I have found an easier method to root 5.1.1 (By accident )
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Please mention For unlocked bootloader in your thread name.. New people will get confused and may try to flash kernel on locked BL and get bricked. You can root or do whatever you want if you have unlocked BL.. Nothing accidental..
Hi
How about root for z1 5.1.1?