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[n00bs] Root and Install CyanogenMod7 after Unlock Your Bootloader Step by Step

Hello pals
A lot of user wants to unlock their BootLoaders to be able to use custom roms or just to get root perms on new Stock firmwares.
So I guess this Step by Step guide is what they need.
First note This process only works if you have your Bootloader UNLOCKED
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If your bootloader is Locked and you want to Unlock it please see this thread:
[URL="http://unlock-bootloader.com"]Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO[/URL]
That unlocking process works with all Xperia Family even X10 family.
NOTE: If you want to know how install CyanogenMod 7 go to second post
So lets go to the guide...
A) Root a Xperia Phone after Unlock the Bootloader
1. Download the pack that you need for your phone:
Xperia Arc
Xperia Neo
Xperia Play
Once downladed uncompress and you will find 7 Files and 1 folder inside.
2. Install S1 Boot Fasboot Drivers
Put Your phone in Fasboot Mode.
Fastboot Mode: Turn off your phone, then press and hold menu key (Arc/Neo) or Search key (Play) and attach USB cable to phone. You will get a beauty Blue Light.
There are 2 ways to install Fastboot drivers:
a) Normal manual way
Open Device Manager
Right click on "S1 Boot Fasboot" device
Select Update Driver
Select Second Option and path to the "fastboot_driver" inside pack that you downloaded before
b) Hard YES or YES way
In case first normal way doesn't work do this:
Open Device Manager
Right click on "S1 Boot Fastboot" device
Select Update Driver
Follow this pictures (My windows is in Spanish but is same on all languages):
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On Update Driver window select second choice
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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Again select second choice to choose driver from a list
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Just click on next with default option selected
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Click on "use disk" or "have disk"
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Select browse and go to "fastboot_driver" inside pack that you downloaded before
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Select "android_winusb.inf" file on driver folder
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Select "Android ADB Interface" from the list
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Confirm to install unsigned driver
3. Rooting the device
Copy "RootXperia.zip" file to sdcard (this file is inside the pack you downloaded nefore)
Connect the phone in Fastboot mode
Fastboot Mode: Turn off your phone, then press and hold menu key (Arc/Neo) or Search key (Play) and attach USB cable to phone. You will get a beauty Blue Light.
Execute "root-xperia-xxx.bat" file inside the root folder on your PC
It will execute the command to lauch the proper recovery image and you will hot boot into ClockworkMod.
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Note: To move use Volume buttons, to select user Power button
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Select "install zip from sdcard"
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Then select "choose zip from sdcard"
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Search and selecy "RootXperia.zip"
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Confirm Installation by select "Yes - Install RootXperia.zip"
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Wait to see something like this and reboot the phone.
Congratulations. Now you are Rooted

How to Install CyanogenMod 7 after unlock your Bootloader
How to Install CyanogenMod 7 after unlock your Bootloader
First note This process only works if you have your Bootloader UNLOCKED
Code:
If your bootloader is Locked and you want to Unlock it please see this thread:
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232033"]Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO[/URL]
That unlocking process works with all Xperia Family even X10 family.
First. Download and unpack the CyanogenMod7 that you need for your phone. Is a 7zip file.
Arc: {ARC/ARC S}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 FreeXperia Project
Neo: {NEO}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 FreeXperia Project
Play: {GSM/CDMA}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 RELEASED - FreeXperia Project
Ray: {RAY}[DEVELOPMENT] - CM7.1.0 - FXP041 FreeXperia Project
NOTE: Remember to use the BASEBAND that CyanogenMod or MIUI needs, otherwise you will not get GSM signal.
Second. Get the fastboot pack for your phone and unpack it (you will get a folder called root-xxx - that "xxx" is the model):
Xperia Arc
Xperia Neo
Xperia Play
Note: For Xperia Ray you can use any of the files below.
Third. Copy CyanogenMod and gapps addon to sdcard. Both are .zip files.
Fourth. Install CM7 Kernel by FreeXperia Team
On your CyanogenMod7 7zip file is the CyanogenMod rom itself, a boot.img file which is the kernel, gapps and a few apk as plus.
Put the boot.img file inside the fastboot folder (root-xxx folder that you unpacked before)
Now execute "Install_kernel_boot.img.bat" file and connect your phone in Fastboot mode
Note: If you dont know how to get into fastboot or need help with drivers go to first post.
Fifth. Install CyanogenMod and gapps in ClockworkMod
After install the kernel turn on the phone and as soon as you see the FreeXperia logo press several times volume down button and you will get into ClockworkMod.
To move use Volume buttons, to select use Home button.
Select and confirm "Wipe data/factory reset"
Select and confirm "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "advanced" menu
Select and confirm "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
Select and confirm "Wipe Battery Stats"
Go back and select "Install zip from sdcard"
Select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Search and install CyanogenMod zip and gapps zip aswell
Reboot your phone and enjoy CyanogenMod 7 stable

hi there mate...
some noob questions here.
i assume that "Install_kernel_boot.img.bat" (this is auto execute) same "fastboot flash boot boot.img" (manually).
im having hard time to understand all these thing.
and boot.img are normally provided in the custom rom.zip it self and needed to extract and copy to fastboot folder am i right?
eg Cyanogenmod 7.1 by team FreeXperia.

nujhum said:
hi there mate...
some noob questions here.
i assume that "Install_kernel_boot.img.bat" (this is auto execute) same "fastboot flash boot boot.img" (manually).
im having hard time to understand all these thing.
and boot.img are normally provided in the custom rom.zip it self and needed to extract and copy to fastboot folder am i right?
eg Cyanogenmod 7.1 by team FreeXperia.
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Exactly, you need to extract and put the boot.img file on the fastboot folder to user the .bat

Please add the 64bit drivers form this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087

Joe500 said:
Please add the 64bit drivers form this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087
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drivers posted works with 32/64 bits

I'm now at step Fifth but when I turn on my phone the screen keeps black Pls help.
EDIT: Ok I've found out the issue: You've to take the boot.img from the folder and not from inside the rom!

Does this rooting method work on 2.3.4? Without having to revert to older firmwares?

Thelolinator said:
Does this rooting method work on 2.3.4? Without having to revert to older firmwares?
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As the post says it works with any firmware. Please read carefully.
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

I'm currently on 2.3.4 bootloader unlocked and rooted, do I have to downgrade to 2.3.3 before installing or can I go straight from 2.3.4?

rustynuts34 said:
I'm currently on 2.3.4 bootloader unlocked and rooted, do I have to downgrade to 2.3.3 before installing or can I go straight from 2.3.4?
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You can go from 2.3.4 and remember avoid downgrade stock roms, remember downgrade can cause battery 0% issue

All guys with dead xperia phones check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827

how do we get back to the stock kernels with recovery ??

PAVNEET101 said:
how do we get back to the stock kernels with recovery ??
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You can flash the kernel.sin and loader.sin into a ftf file with flashtool

Wow alejandrissimo you are the man, thank you so much. I completly root my play, this is the best 24 bucks i spend all this year. very very thank u!!!

Thanks for this wonderful tutorial. I'm now running CM7.

Link dead
The link: Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO
does not work

mudja said:
The link: Bootloader Unlocking / No Signal Fix for Locked ARC/NEO/PLAY/PRO
does not work
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That's because the threads got deleated, contact me via PM

Jinx13 said:
That's because the threads got deleated, contact me via PM
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i wonder why it got deleted?

lalek said:
i wonder why it got deleted?
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Alejandrissimo's and my threads got deleted as the mods didn't appreciate us helping all the members that we have helped. Although it seems the link has been changed now so click away

[GUIDE] Back up DRM Keys & unlock/relock Bootloader (Noob proof)

This is a step by step tutorial on how to back up your DRM keys (TA Partition, to revert to factory state in case of warranty issue) and unlock the bootloader. After unlocking the bootloader you will lose your DRM keys so it's good to make a backup of it (it's optional though). Basically no DRM keys means no warranty and unlocked bootloader means no warranty. Read also here for additional info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Make sure to read the 'Questions' (bottom of the post) if you encounter any problems!
Rooting
First of all you need to have root access to backup your DRM keys.
Follow this thread to get root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Old method:
Follow these steps, after that you will have an unbranded UK KitKat (4.4) firmware with root access (if you rather want JellyBean 4.3, check out 'Questions' down below). Thanks to Darkimmortal for the steps (I added some steps and made it easier to follow).
Take a backup of your phone because it will be wiped!
Video:
Video by @shem2409
Contribute to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52011642
Install Z1 Compact USB drivers ( http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/ )
It's possible that Z1 Compact drivers are already installed, if you have installed Sony PC Companion.
Install Flashtool ( http://www.flashtool.net/index.php )
Install fastboot & flashmode drivers from Flashtool (go to the installation directory and open the folder drivers/) (note: if you have Windows 8.1 64bit you need to disable Driver Signature check: Link)
Download SuperSU and put on your SD card (do not unzip) ( http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu )
Note: There might be problems with large SD cards (32GB and bigger). You can also put the files on your internal storage: Follow steps 5-7 after step 11.
Download latest Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)flashable.zip and put on your SD card (do not unzip) ( http://nut.xperia-files.com/ )
Download z1c-44-uk.system.flashable.zip and put on your SD card (do not unzip) ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8nLbtP1HtINcENMbjdSdnJteDA/edit?usp=sharing | mega mirror )
Download SO-02F_14.1.H.1.281_docomo.ftf and put it in the installation directory of flashtool in the folder firmwares/ ( http://dl.weeaboo.com/Z1Compact/SO-02F_14.1.H.1.281_docomo.ftf | share-online mirror | mega mirror )
Open flashtool, select Flash => Flashmode and flash SO-02F_14.1.H.1.281_docomo.ftf (select Wipe [Check ALL] and Exclude [Check TA, BASEBAND, FOTA])
Wait atleast 30 seconds then power off your phone, hold volume down and plug in your USB cable (your phone will boot in flashmode)
After flashtool flashed the firmware successfully, remove the cable and power on the phone (will take some time) and go to Settings => 'About phone' and press 7 times on 'Android Build'. This will unlock the Developer options in Settings. Enable USB debugging under Developer options and check 'Unknown sources' under Security.
Now flash C6903_14.1.G.534_ianford10_UK Unbranded_modified.ftf in flashmode (boot phone in flashmode again) (select Exclude [Uncheck ALL] and Wipe should be empty) ( https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8nLbtP1HtINbkdUX0hwQk9BN3M/edit?usp=sharing | mediafire mirror | share-online mirror )
Start your phone normally and plug in your USB cable (screen will be black, this is normal and it will stay like that until you finish step 16)
Download and extract Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)installer.zip. Then run install.bat and select option 3 [Installation on unrooted ROM] ( http://nut.xperia-files.com/ )
Note: This is actually a different file as the one you downloaded on step 6. You're supposed to run this one here on your computer.
After the process is finished and you get a confirmation that your device is rooted, hold Volume Up and hold the power button. After the phone vibrated 3 times it will shut down. (This is force power off)
Flash D5503_14.3.A.0.681_Generic_UK-nosystem.ftf in flashmode (boot phone in flashmode again) (select Wipe [Uncheck ALL] and Exclude [Uncheck ALL]) ( http://www.mediafire.com/download/g1mahcm5y8cax2q/D5503_14.3.A.0.681_Generic_UK-nosystem.ftf | mega mirror )
Go to the Recovery Menu. To do that, power off your phone. Then power it on again. After the vibrate and the green LED turns on, hold Volume Up (LED will turn violet). PhilZ Touch recovery will open.
Try to flash SuperSU zip. If it doesn't work, switch to TWRP recovery (Volume Down) and try there.
Now format /system (located under Mounts & Storage) (Important: Do NOT reboot until advised so or you will have to start again)
Do a factory reset in the Recovery Menu
Install the following files in this order (Important) (see steps 5 - 7)
z1c-44-uk.system.flashable.zip
Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)flashable.zip
UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.(...).zip
Optional: Update to the latest firmware with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688933
Reboot your phone
Congratulations, your phone is now rooted (bootloader still locked)
DRM keys Backup
Now since your phone is rooted you can proceed with backing up your DRM keys (TA partition). Follow these steps:
Enable USB debugging on your phone (go to Settings => 'About phone' and press 7 times on 'Android Build'. This will unlock the Developer options in Settings. Enable USB debugging under Developer options and check 'Unknown sources' under Security.)
Download Backup TA and start Backup-TA.bat ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 )
Select Option 1 (Backup) to backup your TA partition
After the process succeded your backup will be in the folder backup/ (Make a backup of the backup!)
Congratulations, you have now a backup of your DRM keys. You can also use Backup TA to restore your TA partition. It is recommend to have the same firmware when restoring as you had when you backed it up (see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52745293&postcount=299 )
Unlocking bootloader
Now if you have a backup of your DRM keys you are ready to unlock the bootloader. You need to have an unlocked bootloader to install Custom Roms, test builds, etc.
Make a backup because your SD card will be formatted!
Follow this guide to unlock the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440597
Yes, it also works for Z1 Compact, all the steps are the same. You can skip installing the drivers since you should already have them from the steps above.
Relock bootloader only
If you want to relock your bootloader (e.g. for downloading official sony updates in Sony Update Service) you can do so with flashtool. This only works if you already unlocked the bootloader with the official method.
Note: This does not restore the DRM keys. If you have a warranty issue you should restore your TA parition (which will relock your bootloader and restore DRM keys) with Backup TA.
Open flashtool
Click on the BLU icon
Connect your phone in flashmode (hold volume down and plug in your USB cable)
Flashtool will ask you about the device model, choose Sony XPERIA Z1 (if Z1 compact is not in the list)
Flashtool will read your IMEI and your unlock code. Check if those are correct (compare unlock code with the one you received by email from Sony when you unlocked the bootloader)
Flashtool will save the unlock code in its program folder under custom/mydevices.
Click "Lock bootloader" (-> If you want to unlock it again, repeat the steps (it will automatically detect that your bootloader is locked))
Questions
How do I power off my phone if the screen is blank or the phone is not responding? (Force power off)
Hold Volume Up and then hold the power button. After the phone vibrated 3 times it will shut down.
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My Antivirus detects flashtool as malware?
That's a false positive. flashtool is not malware.
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How can I verify if my bootloader is locked/unlocked?
Type in phone *#*#7378423#*#* and go to Service Info => Configuration. If bootloader is unlocked it will say: "Bootloader unlocked: Yes". If it says something else like "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes", it means the bootloader is locked.
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I am currently on firmware x, can I still follow this guide?
Yes, it does not matter which firmware you come from.
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How to remove recovery and root?
Simply flash an official firmware ftf in flashtool. Wipe userdata is not required, but recommend.
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Questions from old guide:
Is my language still available after flashing this English firmware?
Yes, (almost) all languages should be available.
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After flashing docomo firmware, my phone is not recognized anymore?
Boot the phone up normally and let Windows install the drivers (thanks AnDroiD178)
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I don't like KitKat (4.4), what can I do to get on JellyBean (4.3) rooted?
On Step 7, download this file instead: http://dl.weeaboo.com/Z1Compact/z1c-43-uk.system.flashable.zip | share-online mirror => Use this file for step 21.1
For step 16, use the following file: D5503_14.2.A.1.114_Generic UK-nosystem.ftf (same flashing options)
Note: do not mix 4.3 and 4.4
You can find the hashes here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688933
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My browser saved the ftf files as *.zip. Is it ok to just rename them to .ftf?
Yes, as long as the hashes are correct.
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I finished the guide but I still have some leftovers of DoComo (apps, sheep sound)?
You probably did not do a factory reset or wipe /system. Check out this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50797018&postcount=103 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50871970&postcount=110
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I don't want to flash the UK firmware, are there any other firmwares?
You can replace the file on step 21.1 with a firmware from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688933
At the end of the guide, flash the ftf file also found within that link (select Wipe [Uncheck Data] and Exclude [Uncheck ALL])
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I can't access the flashable files in recovery, there are error messages in recovery "can't mount"?
Check out this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50744982&postcount=95 and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671998
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Flashtool does not recognize the firmwares, even though I put it into the correct folder?
Make sure the files have the correct hashes:
SO-02F_14.1.H.1.281_docomo.ftf
SHA1: 365C185A3D5B8DA64B8B84ECBEE62DD882739E4A / MD5: 259221BCEEB54F3AD7F9721111E0EF1D
C6903_14.1.G.534_ianford10_UK Unbranded_modified.ftf
SHA1: 273A6A618BD7ACDAF4066F8AD66A5F925C88AC19 / MD5: CFE9703BC519894948BD5B9F05E0A1B9
D5503_14.3.A.0.681_Generic_UK-nosystem.ftf
SHA1: 5ADE48599414BE47A0A7DD1BCB37C0F5518F7CCB / MD5: 5D1BDD44DF531280984B60E810A87FFA
z1c-44-uk.system.flashable.zip
SHA1: FB594821FBEA030657CA5D048DE2593194F18DF8 / MD5: 148BDD3BEAEDE850CAF085ED82518FF9
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Why is the rooting procedure so damn complicated?
If the bootloader is locked, the device can only be rooted with an exploit. But the exploit known working for the Z1 Compact does not work on current firmwares, so you first need to flash an old firmware to perform the exploit.
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How do I install the Z1 Compact USB drivers? There is no exe file?
You need to install the drivers in device manager. If you don't know how to do that, here is a guide: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/97061-driver-install-device-manager.html
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I can't install the Z1 Compact drivers because my phone doesn't boot?
There are 3 possible solutions
a) Flash Sony stock rom to make the phone boot
b) Install Z1 Compact from Flashtool (same as step 4, just search in the list for Z1C)
c) Skip installing drivers until step 11 and install it then
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I can not install dualrecovery, Windows says it's unable to install MTP drivers?
Try changing the USB port on your computer.
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I can not install dualrecovery, it says "Waiting for device to connect"?
Reboot your phone and try a few times again (thanks D_R_Z_87)
Check your device manager if everything is all right ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50573132&postcount=51 ) (thanks marcolorenzo)
You might have forgot to check USB debugging as advised on step 11. (thanks Riyal)
You might have wiped the user partiton on step 12 because you check the wrong options (make sure to uncheck all under Wipe) (thanks Riyal)
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Many thanks to:
Darkimmortal
RyokoN
[NUT]
DooMLoRD
All the great devs that made these tools
raph84

A short question, because for people like me, that never had a Sony device before, it's confusing.
If i unlock the boot-loader, the DRM keys are lost and some Sony integrated programs don't work anymore. That's clear.
But is it possible after bl unlock to restore the keys and have the boot loader unlocked ? Or will it relock immediately ?
Another another unclarified thing is the flash back and forth thing for rooting. This is done in the tuts with country/regions specific firmwares.
How do I know, what's the right fw for my device, if I want to restore to stock ? And where can I dl stock fw for my country/region ?

scorpio16v said:
A short question, because for people like me, that never had a Sony device before, it's confusing.
If i unlock the boot-loader, the DRM keys are lost and some Sony integrated programs don't work anymore. That's clear.
But is it possible after bl unlock to restore the keys and have the boot loader unlocked ? Or will it relock immediately ?
Another another unclarified thing is the flash back and forth thing for rooting. This is done in the tuts with country/regions specific firmwares.
How do I know, what's the right fw for my device, if I want to restore to stock ? And where can I dl stock fw for my country/region ?
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It's also my first sony phone and when doing this procedure yesterday I was very confused so I thought I'll make an easy guide
I don't know if it's possible to restore the keys after unlocking, I don't think so though. Afaik if you restore the TA partition (including the keys) it will also lock your bootloader again. The reason to back up the keys is that in case you have a problem and need to send your phone for repair (warranty) you can reset your phone back to factory state (Locked bootloader).
Yes the flashing procedure is confusing but it is required because the root exploit only works on that firmware. There is no problem in using the UK firmware. I don't know where to download stock firmwares though.
By the way can you elaborate what exactly is confusing? So I can try to make the guide better!

zxz0O0 said:
It's also my first sony phone and when doing this procedure yesterday I was very confused so I thought I'll make an easy guide
I don't know if it's possible to restore the keys after unlocking, I don't think so though. Afaik if you restore the TA partition (including the keys) it will also lock your bootloader again. The reason to back up the keys is that in case you have a problem and need to send your phone for repair (warranty) you can reset your phone back to factory state (Locked bootloader).
Yes the flashing procedure is confusing but it is required because the root exploit only works on that firmware. There is no problem in using the UK firmware. I don't know where to download stock firmwares though.
By the way can you elaborate what exactly is confusing? So I can try to make the guide better!
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there are a few other stock firmwares in z1c general section, it is not possible to restore drm keys after unlocking if not done before

This ftf files are 3 big files, should both be downloaded? like 800-900 Mb x 3 . + the firmware. ? correct.

xhizors said:
This ftf files are 3 big files, should both be downloaded? like 800-900 Mb x 3 . + the firmware. ? correct.
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Yes, correct. You need all of these files.

zxz0O0 said:
Yes, correct. You need all of these files.
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Okej,loaded then, just rename the zips to ftf i guess?

xhizors said:
Okej,loaded then, just rename the zips to ftf i guess?
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No. The ftf files are for flashing with flashtool, while the zip are for flashing in the recovery. You don't have to rename anything (otherwise it would be stated in the guide).
Edit: If the files get saved as zip files by your browser you should rename them to ftf. Check if the hashes are correct.

Hi zxz0O0,
Thanks for writing this up, even though it's essentially a rewrite of Darkimmortals tutorial.
Please be aware that this is not quite "Noob proof" yet!
As someone who hasn't flashed an Android phone since 2011, I ran into a few issues / concerns:
a) "Install fastboot & flashmode drivers from Flashtool"
Depending on the operating System (for me: Windows 8.1 x64), Driver Signature check needs to be disabled in order to do that.
b) Zips to SD-Card: It's worth pointing out that "put it on your SD Card" literarilly means "Copy the ZIP to the root of your SD Card". I wasn't sure (should I unzip it? What to do with it?)
c) It would make sense to add the flashing instructions before the "flash..." statement.
I was smart enough to read the full instructions, yet I can imagine some people to read "flash C6903 (...)"... okay. Click flash, continue reading: "select Wipe [Uncheck ALL]" oh no!
d) "Run Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)installer.zip's install.bat"
In order to do that, you need adb-tools (the bat would just throw "File not found" errors), possibly also extract the content of the ZIP to the ADB-Tools directory (that's what I did).
e) "Now format /system"
Afraid to do the wrong thing, I read this six times and checked Darkimmortals instructions "Factory reset and clear for rom installation" [this appeared a bit more clear]
The actual steps are called
1: "Wipe Data/Factory Reset"
2: "Clean to Install a New ROM"
Note that I stopped after "Congratulations, your phone is now rooted (bootloader still locked)"
I just wanted Root for some tools and am quite happy with the factory Rom (want to keep my DRM Keys and Warranty).
Thanks!
raph

zxz0O0 said:
No. The tft files are for flashing with flashtool, while the zip are for flashing in the recovery. You don't have to rename anything (otherwise it would be stated in the guide).
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Hey.
I fixed it, but still have problem, after step 11. when i should start the phone, its all black, i cant se anything on screen.
I guess it should be black, next problem.
When installing the lockeddualrecovery it copies the files, and then step 2 back to promt. ?
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I managed to root my Z1C with that guide, though I had to try the install.bat for the recovery multiple times (not your fault, of course) and it was irritating that the screen stays black during the flashing steps. At first I thought that I messed something up.
I ran into another problem and it's woth mentioning: The recovery refused to boot my 64GB microSD formatted with exFAT. It works flawlessly in Android, but recovery didn't like it. I had one 8GB FAT-formatted lying around and with that there was no problem.
I don't know if 64GB or exFAT was the problem, but it's worth mentioning in the guide, I guess.

XQC said:
I managed to root my Z1C with that guide, though I had to try the install.bat for the recovery multiple times (not your fault, of course) and it was irritating that the screen stays black during the flashing steps. At first I thought that I messed something up.
I ran into another problem and it's woth mentioning: The recovery refused to boot my 64GB microSD formatted with exFAT. It works flawlessly in Android, but recovery didn't like it. I had one 8GB FAT-formatted lying around and with that there was no problem.
I don't know if 64GB or exFAT was the problem, but it's worth mentioning in the guide, I guess.
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i tried like 10 times and got the picture i added in my last post ?
i used this ( Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.7.85-BETA.installer.zip )

raph84 said:
[..]
a) "Install fastboot & flashmode drivers from Flashtool"
Depending on the operating System (for me: Windows 8.1 x64), Driver Signature check needs to be disabled in order to do that.
b) Zips to SD-Card: It's worth pointing out that "put it on your SD Card" literarilly means "Copy the ZIP to the root of your SD Card". I wasn't sure (should I unzip it? What to do with it?)
c) It would make sense to add the flashing instructions before the "flash..." statement.
I was smart enough to read the full instructions, yet I can imagine some people to read "flash C6903 (...)"... okay. Click flash, continue reading: "select Wipe [Uncheck ALL]" oh no!
d) "Run Z1C-lockeddualrecovery(...)installer.zip's install.bat"
In order to do that, you need adb-tools (the bat would just throw "File not found" errors), possibly also extract the content of the ZIP to the ADB-Tools directory (that's what I did).
e) "Now format /system"
Afraid to do the wrong thing, I read this six times and checked Darkimmortals instructions "Factory reset and clear for rom installation" [this appeared a bit more clear]
The actual steps are called
1: "Wipe Data/Factory Reset"
2: "Clean to Install a New ROM"
[...]
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Thanks for your suggestions. You are right, the rooting process is almost the same as Darkimmortals (same method). I added some steps though and tried to make it more clear.
a) Thanks for that. I'll add it to the first post.
b) Added, thanks.
c) Don't really agree with that, it should be common sense to read one whole step.
d) Actually you don't have to install anything. The needed files are inside the folder files/
e) The steps in the recovery menu are called Mounts & Storage -> format /system and Wipe Data/Factory Reset -> Wipe Data/Factory Reset
xhizors said:
Hey.
I fixed it, but still have problem, after step 11. when i should start the phone, its all black, i cant se anything on screen.
I guess it should be black, next problem.
When installing the lockeddualrecovery it copies the files, and then step 2 back to promt. ?
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It's not installing root correctly. Which OS are you using? Try starting again from step 1 and follow each step exactly.

zxz0O0 said:
Thanks for your suggestions. You are right, the rooting process is almost the same as Darkimmortals. I added some steps though and tried to make it more clear.
a) Thanks for that. I'll add it to the first post.
b) Added, thanks.
c) Don't really agree with that, it should be common sense to read one whole step.
d) Actually you don't have to install anything. The needed files are inside the folder files/
e) The steps in the recovery menu are called Mounts & Storage -> format /system and Wipe Data/Factory Reset -> Wipe Data/Factory Reset
It's not installing correctly. Which OS are you using? Try starting again from step 1 and follow each step exactly.
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I manage to fix it, i open the install.bat and made everything manual, and no its rooted .
I think its because i have swedish windows 7, maybe.

zxz0O0 said:
Thanks for your suggestions. You are right, the rooting process is almost the same as Darkimmortals (same method). I added some steps though and tried to make it more clear.
a) Thanks for that. I'll add it to the first post.
b) Added, thanks.
c) Don't really agree with that, it should be common sense to read one whole step.
d) Actually you don't have to install anything. The needed files are inside the folder files/
e) The steps in the recovery menu are called Mounts & Storage -> format /system and Wipe Data/Factory Reset -> Wipe Data/Factory Reset
It's not installing root correctly. Which OS are you using? Try starting again from step 1 and follow each step exactly.
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I couldn't get root with the Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.7.85-BETA and after like 200 times, I found the issue!!!
When opening the install.bat (right click --> edit) go to this line "if "!menu_decision!" != "3" ("
Then change the != "3" to == "3" (replace the ! with a =
That's what did it for me! :good: (after hours of trying :silly

What was the exact error that you didn't get root? It shouldn't be necessary to change anything (I used 2.7.84-BETA though).

zxz0O0 said:
What was the exact error that you didn't get root? It shouldn't be necessary to change anything (I used 2.7.84-BETA though).
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Something like "! - was unexpected at this time". I just couldn't make sense of it as I'm not familiar with commands. But when I opened install.bat from the 2.7.81 and compared it to 2.7.85, that's when I found the little error

i cannot enter in recovery mode....can you explain when and what i have to press

blackjackalmiaobo said:
i cannot enter in recovery mode....can you explain when and what i have to press
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Check step 16. You should start the phone normally (press power button). Then the phone will vibrate slightly. After that the LED will turn green. If the LED is green you should hold Volume UP button. The LED will turn violet and you will enter the recovery menu.
If the phone does not vibrate at start, check if the phone is even off (force phone off: Hold Volume Up and then hold the power button. After the phone vibrated 3 times it will shut down, if nothing happens the phone is already off). If the phone vibrates but no green light and you get a boot loop you did something wrong and should start again from step 1.

How can I install the drivers? I've downloaded the zipped file but not sure what to do with it. I've extracted the files but where should they be placed? When placing them in the Drivers folder in the Flashtool I still get the "No drivers installed" error when putting the phone in flashmode. Never had this issue on my Z1 so not sure how to go about it.

[GUIDE] How to upgrade from Marshmallow B510 to B521

It's a pretty straightforward guide. Just follow the guide carefully and you'll be in no time rocking with B521.
This guide is divided into 5 sections. Follow all sections in the order illustrated in the guide.
Optional Step (Recommended) : Flash Stock B510
It is generally a good idea to start from a completely fresh base. Although not necessary, you will however, loose all your data and apps. Backup what is important before following. ​
Flash Stock Recovery (see Step 4 below)
Download B510 from here: https://mega.nz/#!NYgUFYLA!wEEf0f3w_6wxbzr9TYTvTquGBUhsMmRG53G8RSp2xMQ
Copy the Update.APP in the downloaded B510 ROM to dload folder in the root of your external SD card.
Power off your device.
Hold Volume Down, Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously until you see the Honor logo. Your device will now automatically flash the whole Update.APP
Step 1 : Flashing Custom Recovery (TWRP in this case)
If you are already on TWRP, then skip this section.​Before you follow make sure you have installed Huawei HiSuite and ADB/Fastboot Tools. If not see the links below:
Huawei HiSuite: http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/
ADB and Fastboot: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0LG0AQ4V9FpcXRmV1BmRk1Ta1k
Extract the ADB and Fastboot zip to any preferred location.
Instructions
Download TWRP 3.0.1 Recovery. Head to this thread for download links: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-4c/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-0-0-huawei-honor-4c-t3349495 Copy the downloaded recovery to the folder where you have extracted ADB and Fastboot tools.
Power off your device.
Now while holding Volume Down button attach your device to computer via USB cable. Your device will now automatically switch to Fastboot mode.
In the folder where Recovery and Fastboot tools are present, hold down left shift button and simultaneously press Right mouse button. In the dropdown menu, select Open Command Window here.
Switch to the Command Prompt window and type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery_name.img
Replace recovery_name with the downloaded recovery's file name.
You have successfully installed TWRP :victory:
Step 2 : Enable Local OTA Update option in Marshmallow
In Marshmallow, Huawei has removed the option to flash OTA updates and Update.APP through the Local Update. Lets get that option back!​Credits to this section goes to OXALIS at 4pda.ru for making the patch to enable Local Update option in Huawei Update app.
Download the Huawei Update patch from this link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0LG0AQ4V9FpUXUybmFZeTVXNDg Copy it to either your device's internal memory or a SD card.
Power off your device.
Hold Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously to boot your device to recovery.
Install the zip downloaded in the first step though TWRP.
Step 3 : Removing Root
If your device is currently not rooted and is completely stock, you can skip this section.​
Before you follow make sure you have installed Huawei HiSuite and ADB/Fastboot Tools. If not see the links below:
Huawei HiSuite: http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/
ADB and Fastboot: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0LG0AQ4V9FpcXRmV1BmRk1Ta1k
Extract the ADB and Fastboot zip to any preferred location.
Removing Root
Download Stock Marshmallow boot image from here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0LG0AQ4V9FpY1lBVF9ubFdOSXM Copy it to the folder where you have extracted ADB and Fastboot.
Power off your device.
Now while holding Volume Down button attach your device to computer via USB cable. Your device will now automatically switch to Fastboot mode.
In the folder where Recovery and Fastboot tools are present; hold down left shift button and simultaneously press Right mouse button. In the dropdown menu, select Open Command Window here.
Switch to the Command Prompt window and type:
Code:
fastboot flash boot stock_boot_mm.img
Open SuperSU app and click on "Full Unroot" in Settings.
Your device is now unrooted.
Q. Why not just click the 'Unroot" option in SuperSU app?
Although that would work as it does the same the same thing described above i.e. replace patched ramdisk with stock backup, if the backup isn't present (such as you made a Factory Reset), your ramdisk will remain patched even though unrooted. It's good idea to revert to Stock boot.img if you ever need to root again.
Step 4 : Flashing Stock Recovery
It has been literally mentioned a thousand times that you can't flash official ROMs and OTAs through a custom recovery (such as TWRP). You have to be on Stock Recovery.​
Before you follow make sure you have installed Huawei HiSuite and ADB/Fastboot Tools. If not see the links below:
Huawei HiSuite: http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/
ADB and Fastboot: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0LG0AQ4V9FpcXRmV1BmRk1Ta1k
Extract the ADB and Fastboot zip to any preferred location.
Instructions
Download the Marshmallow Stock EMUI Recovery from here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0LG0AQ4V9FpbldwYWExOGNTUTQ Copy the recovery to the location where you have extracted ADB and Fastboot tools.
Power off your device.
Now while holding Volume Down button attach your device to computer via USB cable. Your device will now automatically switch to Fastboot mode.
In the folder where Recovery and Fastboot tools are present; hold down left shift button and simultaneously press Right mouse button. In the dropdown menu, select Open Command Window here.
Switch to the Command Prompt window and type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery stock_recovery_mm.img
You have successfully installed Stock Recovery :victory:
Step 5 : Updating to B521
Download the B521 OTA zip from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxgU9yQssu83NTJ6eFBseS1ET3c/view?pref=2&pli=1 (Credits goes to vit755 at 4pda.ru)
Rename the downloaded zip to update.zip and copy it to dload folder in the root of your external SD card.
In your device, open Settings and tap on Update.
Tap the Menu button and then Local Update
Tap the Incremental Update option.
Your device will now reboot to install the update.
Tada! You're done! (Hit thanks if you found this guide useful)

It worked. Now on B521.
Thanks bro

Can anyone provide the changelog for this? is it worth installing over b510?

Help pls.. After installing the update using Huawei updater, the installation got stuck at around 92% so I had to reboot my phone, but now it's stuck in boot loop... I tried flashing the stock Marshmallow rom but I keep on getting install error on forced SD upgrade... My phone version is balong right now..
Edit: I flashed the stock Malaysian Lollipop using forced upgrade and my phone is working again

SU and TWRP after upgrade
Can i revert to SU and TWRP after upgrade to b521?

Boot problem
After install stock_boot_mm.img the phone doesn´t boot. Someone with same problem? I can restore the system with TWRP but i can´t install B521.
Help please.

You need stock boot and stock recovery.
Try this

rauloraulon said:
After install stock_boot_mm.img the phone doesn´t boot. Someone with same problem? I can restore the system with TWRP but i can´t install B521.
Help please.
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Are you sure you're on B510. The boot image has been extracted from B510 Update.APP so it should work on all CHM-U01.

I'm on BalongC52B311, CHC—U01, Android 6.0. I suposed equal to B510. Isn´t it?
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I'm on BalongC52B311, CHC—U01, Android 6.0. I suposed equal to B510. Isn´t it?
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The CHC-U01 will not work. You have to manually upgrade to B510 first.
The most easiest method is to downgrade to C636B330 and upgrade to B510.

Finally, B521
rauloraulon said:
I'm on BalongC52B311, CHC—U01, Android 6.0. I suposed equal to B510. Isn´t it?
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I get it. B521 installed and running.
I must to do a clean installation of B510, patch with TWRP for activate local updates, install the stock recovery and update to B521. :victory:
My phone didn´t enter in fastboot mode, so i enter with " adb reboot-bootloader".
TWRP 3.0 didn´t work for me. I used TWRP 2.8..7.0 hw4c (recoveryt.img) form Here

Stuck with worst version
Hello guys, I am here in Pakistan. Few months ago I tried to update my honor 4c to MM but as you know MM is not available for Pakistan officially.
Someone at xda gave me a version of Honor 4c Marshmallow which was build B502.
I installed and it had so many flaws, now I am unable to downgrade or even upgrade it to any other version.
My build number is CHM-U01C185B502
I need help to downgrade this to KitKat or upgrade it to MM B521 or latest.
I am so disappointed that even I want to throw this phone away or sell it anytime.
Please help me!

Its too long this post is made

But it is one of the best guide available when it was made.

Yes my frn it is best now too

[FTF][Android 7.1.1][ROOT][R/W][32.4.A.1.54] E68xx + Patched Kernels (Google Drive)

So many LEECHERS exist, It's not hard to press a button..
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Hi xda users,
I am very pleased to present LATEST NOUGAT FTFs Google Drive Mirror, Patched Kernels and TWRP .
I spend lots of time and bandwidth for you, so please hit Thanks :fingers-crossed: button and comment below..
Bootloader LOCKED Devices
-Just follow 1 to 14 steps
Bootloader UN-LOCKED Devices
-Just follow 1 to 30 steps
Google Drive Mirror File List
-7.1.1 (32.4.A.1.54) FTFs (E6833, E6853, E6883)
-Patched Kernels
-TWRP 3.1.1.0 thanks to @kv123
-ROOT Methods (SuperSU, phh and Magisk)
-Flashtool, Flashtool-drivers (0.9.23.2)
Click this for List view
Patched Kernel Specifications
sony-ric
dm-verity
drm-fix
busybox-1.26.2
fully /system read&write access
If r/w didn't work for you, please do that. It will be fixed.
1.Install Termux on Play Store.
2.Write "su" command and give root access.
3.Then write this
Code:
echo 0 > /sys/kernel/security/sony_ric/enable
4.Lastly write this
Code:
busybox mount -o rw,remount,rw /system
Done
Step by Step Installation
Summary
Install Flashtool & Drivers
Flash FTF
Flash Patched Kernel & TWRP
Flash ROOT
Detailed
1-) Install flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows.exe
2-) Copy x10flasher.jar file into "C:\Flashtool", open Flashtool wait until process done then quit program.
3-) Disable "Driver Signature Verification"
Windows 7 : Tap F8 while booting and select required option
Windows 8, 8.1, 10 : Read This Instructions
4-) Install Flashtool-drivers.exe (flashmode, fastboot, z5p)
5-) Copy FTF file into "C:\Users\YOUR PC NAME\.flashTool\firmwares"
6-) Backup your Photos & Videos & Musics etc. on Internal Memory to SDCard or PC
7-) Shutdown your phone
Open Flashtool (x32 suggested)
9-) Click Flash button (top left) then Ok button, select FTF on left side
10-) Select ALL wipe options, no NEED Misc TA for every flash (SKIP this, if you want to just UPDATE and keep data)
11-) Click Flash button, wait 1 minute (you will see an info)
12-) Push VOLUME DOWN button, then connect phone to pc (green led)
13-) When flashing done, disconnect and boot-up your phone, complete setup wizard (required)
14-) If you want to use Patched Kernel or ROOT your phone then continue otherwise flashing FTF process done
You have to BL Unlocked device to continue..
15-) Shutdown your phone
16-) Push VOLUME UP button, then connect phone to pc (blue led)
17-) Copy 32.4.A.1.54_E68XX.img and twrp_recovery.img file into "C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib"
1 Open "C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib" folder
19-) Then press LEFT SHIFT and click mouse right button into this folder
20-) Then press Open command window here option
21-) Then type this code into cmd (xx your model)
Code:
fastboot.exe flash [COLOR="red"]boot[/COLOR] 32.4.A.1.54_E68[COLOR="red"]xx[/COLOR].img
then restart your phone..
fastboot.exe flash [COLOR="red"]recovery[/COLOR] twrp_recovery.img
then restart your phone..
22-) Disconnect your phone and boot-up (required)
23-) If you want to ROOT your phone then continue otherwise flashing Patched Kernel process done
24-) Put ROOT files into Internal Memory
SuperSU - Most common root solution
phh's Superuser - I think best root solution
Magisk - Module solution & It has built-in phh root solution
25-) Boot-up your phone into TWRP
-TWRP : Volume DOWN + Power
26-) If you want to use SuperSU, just flash zip and reboot
27-) If you want to use phh, just flash zip and reboot You have to install "me.phh.superuser.apk"
Latest Magisk
Latest Magisk Uninstaller
2 If you want to use SuperSU & Magisk, flash SuperSU first then Magisk then Install Magisk Manager
29-) If you want to use Magisk, flash latest Magisk then Install Magisk Manager
30-) Have fun :fingers-crossed:
You can delete ALL System Apps with System App Remover ROOT APP

I got so many messages on PM, so I decided to prepare FTFs and Patched Kernel for Z5 Premium.
Have fun :fingers-crossed:

After do this:
fastboot.exe flash boot 32.4.A.1.54_E68xx.img
fastboot.exe flash recovery twrp_recovery.img
I turn on phone, and it boot to TWRP now, then i install superSU Zip and done, but when i restart again, it still boot to TWRP. What is happen? and how to fix that.
Tks,

thanks for share friend

without bugs?

dnak47 said:
After do this:
fastboot.exe flash boot 32.4.A.1.54_E68xx.img
fastboot.exe flash recovery twrp_recovery.img
I turn on phone, and it boot to TWRP now, then i install superSU Zip and done, but when i restart again, it still boot to TWRP. What is happen? and how to fix that.
Tks,
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You have to restart phone before doing a new thing. Use magisk..

So wait, the locked bootloader part, flashing that ftf, does it have anything different or any of the stuff u stated above or is it just stock ftf?
Ooh ok it's stock ftf, kinda confusing lol

sceryavuz said:
You have to restart phone before doing a new thing. Use magisk..
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I try again, step by step. And now it is ok. Thanks.

Step 9. It doesn't show any FTF file that I can select. Tried it on Windows 10, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium E6853, 32.4.A.1.54. Any idea?

I would like to ask in which step should we go straight if the phone is already updated OTA to 32.4.A.1.54 and the bootloader is unlocked.
Thank you!

thanks

sceryavuz said:
I got so many messages on PM, so I decided to prepare FTFs and Patched Kernel for Z5 Premium.
Have fun :fingers-crossed:
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Hello dude, i have a question, this root is with Energy Aware Scheduling (EAS)? And i have sony xperia z5 premium with android 7.1.1 system, never change rom (in this phone) and don't know if is blocked or not, this root is only for the system and however don't lost my files from my phone?
However with this mod there is energy battery life improved with display active?
Thanks much!

Kernal
How do developers modify the kernel for xperia z5 devices?

So, if I have a locked bootloader (unlock allowed - No) I follow steps 1-14 and it gives me root?
Am I right?

sceryavuz said:
So many LEECHERS exist, It's not hard to press a button..
Hi xda users,
I am very pleased to present LATEST NOUGAT FTFs Google Drive Mirror, Patched Kernels and TWRP .
I spend lots of time and bandwidth for you, so please hit Thanks :fingers-crossed: button and comment below..
Bootloader LOCKED Devices
-Just follow 1 to 14 steps
Bootloader UN-LOCKED Devices
-Just follow 1 to 30 steps
Google Drive Mirror File List
-7.1.1 (32.4.A.1.54) FTFs (E6833, E6853, E6883)
-Patched Kernels
-TWRP 3.1.1.0 thanks to @kv123
-ROOT Methods (SuperSU, phh and Magisk)
-Flashtool, Flashtool-drivers (0.9.23.2)
Click this for List view
Patched Kernel Specifications
sony-ric
dm-verity
drm-fix
busybox-1.26.2
fully /system read&write access
If r/w didn't work for you, please do that. It will be fixed.
1.Install Termux on Play Store.
2.Write "su" command and give root access.
3.Then write this
Code:
echo 0 > /sys/kernel/security/sony_ric/enable
4.Lastly write this
Code:
busybox mount -o rw,remount,rw /system
Done
Step by Step Installation
Summary
Install Flashtool & Drivers
Flash FTF
Flash Patched Kernel & TWRP
Flash ROOT
Detailed
1-) Install flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows.exe
2-) Copy x10flasher.jar file into "C:\Flashtool", open Flashtool wait until process done then quit program.
3-) Disable "Driver Signature Verification"
Windows 7 : Tap F8 while booting and select required option
Windows 8, 8.1, 10 : Read This Instructions
4-) Install Flashtool-drivers.exe (flashmode, fastboot, z5p)
5-) Copy FTF file into "C:\Users\YOUR PC NAME\.flashTool\firmwares"
6-) Backup your Photos & Videos & Musics etc. on Internal Memory to SDCard or PC
7-) Shutdown your phone
Open Flashtool (x32 suggested)
9-) Click Flash button (top left) then Ok button, select FTF on left side
10-) Select ALL wipe options, no NEED Misc TA for every flash (SKIP this, if you want to just UPDATE and keep data)
11-) Click Flash button, wait 1 minute (you will see an info)
12-) Push VOLUME DOWN button, then connect phone to pc (green led)
13-) When flashing done, disconnect and boot-up your phone, complete setup wizard (required)
14-) If you want to use Patched Kernel or ROOT your phone then continue otherwise flashing FTF process done
You have to BL Unlocked device to continue..
15-) Shutdown your phone
16-) Push VOLUME UP button, then connect phone to pc (blue led)
17-) Copy 32.4.A.1.54_E68XX.img and twrp_recovery.img file into "C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib"
1 Open "C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib" folder
19-) Then press LEFT SHIFT and click mouse right button into this folder
20-) Then press Open command window here option
21-) Then type this code into cmd (xx your model)
Code:
fastboot.exe flash [COLOR="red"]boot[/COLOR] 32.4.A.1.54_E68[COLOR="red"]xx[/COLOR].img
then restart your phone..
fastboot.exe flash [COLOR="red"]recovery[/COLOR] twrp_recovery.img
then restart your phone..
22-) Disconnect your phone and boot-up (required)
23-) If you want to ROOT your phone then continue otherwise flashing Patched Kernel process done
24-) Put ROOT files into Internal Memory
SuperSU - Most common root solution
phh's Superuser - I think best root solution
Magisk - Module solution & It has built-in phh root solution
25-) Boot-up your phone into TWRP
-TWRP : Volume DOWN + Power
26-) If you want to use SuperSU, just flash zip and reboot
27-) If you want to use phh, just flash zip and reboot You have to install "me.phh.superuser.apk"
Latest Magisk
Latest Magisk Uninstaller
2 If you want to use SuperSU & Magisk, flash SuperSU first then Magisk then Install Magisk Manager
29-) If you want to use Magisk, flash latest Magisk then Install Magisk Manager
30-) Have fun :fingers-crossed:
You can delete ALL System Apps with System App Remover ROOT APP
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I have all same as you described. Installed superuser but when flash Magisk latest it says system patched with other method and fails
Sent from my E6633 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

I am.having issues in Installing lucky patcher after root. Can't install titanium back up as well
Sent from my E6633 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Does this allow us with locked bootloaders to root our phone?

H! what resources ill lost on my z5p if I lose my drm keys? thx!

Thanks, my Z5P is happily rooted now. I'm afraid of hitting a wall sooner or later because of the unlocked bootloader but I couldn't make do without root access haha.

Battery drain
First of all! Wow! Been waiting ages for something like this as I have been stuck on 5.1.1 for a long time!
Anyway.. Installed everything as posted by the steps, all worked flawlessly I must admit, lightning fast, very stable, smooth as butter when operating the system, but over the period of 2 days I have had this rom installed I have experienced exceptional battery drain while using Bluetooth (never turn this of due to car and headset), I have never had a problem with Bluetooth using battery but as the stats read it is using about 94-98% of my battery!! It quite literally is sucking the power from my device whenever Bluetooth is turned on.
Is there anyone else experiencing this? Or can you maybe check to see if you are experiencing this?
Any fix would be greatly appreciated mate as I have looked online everywhere and can't seem to find a fix other than downgrading the rom (which is not what I want to do!)
I appreciate any answer in advance
Cheers guys!!
Sony z5p

ZTE Blade V9 Vita, Install TWRP, Root & Custom Rom without bootloader unlock

Before doing this, carefully read the material and read the instructions. If you do everything point by point, then you will succeed.
1. Setup
Donwload the following utilities:
Partitions Flashing Tool - Universal partition tools for qualcomm snapdragon 435
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=952274&view=findpost&p=85383238
Custom Recovever - TWRP-3.3.1.0-V9Vita.img
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1diPzJ_qcZRvzVFPRdE139ggCk9vgzG72/view?usp=sharing
Disable encryption - Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_08.02.2019[1].zip (attached in theme)
2. Install
When you download all utillites, unpack Partition Flasting Tool in any folder and open batch file - PFT_V1.5_EN.bat, connect you're smartphone to PC, and press in utillites number 2 (ADB to Reboot EDL mode changer). You're phone go to EDL mode 9008. Tape number 4 (Backup One Partition), Enter COM Port, Enter target partition name: recovery. Next step is flash custom recovery - twrp.
Put file - TWRP-3.3.1.0-V9Vita.img in files folder, rename him in twrp.img. When is done, press number 5 (Flash one partition),
Enter COM Port:
Enter Target partition name: - recovery
Enter Flashing file name: - twrp (or your recovery file name)
After the installation of the process, turn on phone in recovery mode (VolumeUP+Power). In TWRP use swipe and go to Wipe, press right button Format Data, tape YES and OK. Done?! Go to EDL mode, use number 2 (ADB to Reboot EDL mode changer) in utillites PFT 1.5. Now need flash stock recovery (that you're backup). Use number 5 (Flash one partition),
Enter COM Port:
Enter Target partition name: - recovery
Enter Flashing file name: - recovery (or your recovery file name)
How it complete, turn on phone in recovery mode, now we are in stock recovery, press wipe data \ factory reset. Next go to EDL, use number 2 (ADB to Reboot EDL mode changer). Flash TWRP again as we as we did before. In EDL mode use press number 5 (Flash one partition):
Enter COM Port:
Enter Target partition name: - recovery
Enter Flashing file name: - twrp (or your recovery file name)
At the end of the installation, turn on phone in recovery mode (VolumeUp+Power), put zip file Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_08.02.2019[1].zip in any folder, flash him (this disable encryption (Otherwise you get an error - encryption failed)). When zip flash is done, reboot phone as system, now you have Working TWRP and correct Stock\Custom Roms install without error.
3. Install Custom Roms
Download any TREBLE Rom, example LineageOS 16.0:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/gsi-lineageos-16-0-gsi-arm64-ab-how-to-t3908029
Copy to phone and flash as img in system image, reboot to system, and wait for the installation process to complete. Use for your own purposes.
4. Install Custom Roms
Go to https://opengapps.org, Download any pack (pico), copy on the phone folder, reboot to recovery mode, go to Wipe, press left button - advanced wipe, tap on system (set checkbox on system), Tap on Repair or Change File System, next Change File System. Now you will not have error 70.
For root use magisk 16.0 or 16.7
Source link​ http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=952274&view=findpost&p=88816929​

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Hi! Thanks for sharing the information. I was trying to get the "PFT_V1.5.zip" file but on the site appears to be unavailable. Do you have it available? Thanks again for sharing!

It's been like 5 years since the last time I rooted an Android device, so I'm a noob in this new methods, can anyone please tell me how to use the PFT? I can't even find my phone on any COM port, I'm stuck
lgrodriguez1987 said:
Hi! Thanks for sharing the information. I was trying to get the "PFT_V1.5.zip" file but on the site appears to be unavailable. Do you have it available? Thanks again for sharing!
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BTW, I found this one online, I think it should work too: https://zalexanninev15.github.io/PFT2/

PFT2 works, I checked it myself. You just need to download not the latest version from the releases, there are problems with the flash!

MuchelTy6 said:
PFT2 works, I checked it myself. You just need to download not the latest version from the releases, there are problems with the flash!
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The author has fixed all the problems in the recent update of version 1.20. I checked for past errors, there are none, so it is worth using PFT2 instead of PFT (I suppose PFT2 is a further development of the utility without the "2" in the name )

Is there an app for rooting zte blade vita v9
Is there an app for rooting zte blade vita v9 can you make an easier tutorial for rooting zte blade vita v9 and explained step by step can you reupload the files are broken links here now what other alternatives you know for rooting this cellphone??????

Incomplete root rights
neagoelaur said:
Is there an app for rooting zte blade vita v9 can you make an easier tutorial for rooting zte blade vita v9 and explained step by step can you reupload the files are broken links here now what other alternatives you know for rooting this cellphone??????
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You can't get full root rights on your smartphone without unlocking the bootloader. The loader can't be unlocked without the factory (test) MBN file. ZTE really steamed over this.
To get incomplete root rights you need to:
1. Download the archive from this link (I'm new, you can't leave links, so take the QR code)
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2. Extract ZIP archive, flash "bootmagisk160.fdf" to "boot" partition (or flash "bootmagisk167.fdf" [Beta])
3. Through device recovery mode, erase (wipe) all data
4. Install the file "magisk583.apk" (or "magisk591.apk" [Beta] for "bootmagisk167.fdf") on Android and check for root rights

hi, is there a video on this or something? i really cant understand the steps (at least in the PFT2 i just cant seen to make it work)