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[STOCK ROM] [Root] [FTF] 4.4.2 Kitkat Xperia Tablet Z SGP311 10.5.A.0.230 VMo UK IE

** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **​
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.15.0
Rooted SGP311 (on any other previous Android version) with custom recovery installed.
If you do not meet these conditions, for example, if you are on an unrooted 4.3 system, here is a guide to get you on a rooted 4.1.2 with recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53063218&postcount=14
This works on locked or unlocked bootloaders. This also works on any customization. Mine was US Generic before applying this. I used the UK customization because at the time of this posting that is the only English customization available. I can post the US root files later if need be.
The procedure should work with any pre-rooted Android version but I started with 10.1.C.0.370 (4.1.2) which was rooted with DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17, patched with remountrebootfix, and equipped with XZDualRecovery.
Limitations:
There is a small chance that the process would delete the files on your internal SDcard so back them up. Also, you will have to reinstall all your apps, as they get erased too.
Note that Sony has admitted that this release has a battery drain problem and has issued a workaround that involves disabling Google services:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperi...-Drain-issue-Workaround-Fix/m-p/708273#M42303
Download link:
Mega
https://mega.co.nz/#F!oxdFQLSa!2su-BTlYfaANi26VuV7o4w
You only need the zip and ftf files. The txt file is just the checksum if you want to verify that your download is error-free. I strongly recommend that you do the checksum before flashing.
Instructions:
1- Backup before you start messing with your tablet!
2- Put system.flashable.zip in /sdcard of your tablet.
3- Keep SGP311_10.5.A.0.230_R1D_VMo_UK_IE_NoSystem.ftf on your PC.
4- Disconnect any USB cable that may be attached to your tablet.
5- Reboot to recovery. Preferably to TWRP, but you can make CWM work too.
6- Do not wipe anything.
7- Once in recovery, flash system.flashable.zip.
8- It is important to NOT REBOOT the tablet after this step.
9- Find and use the Power Off option in the recovery and turn your tablet off. In CWM based PhilZ Touch it is under "Power Options" -> "Power Off". In TWRP it is under "Reboot" -> "Power Off". If you see your tablet rebooting, force it to turn off by pushing the power and volume up keys simultaneously (or however else you can!)
10- Open Flashtool 0.9.15.0 and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
11- Navigate to where you have saved SGP311_10.5.A.0.230_R1D_VMo_UK_IE_NoSystem.ftf and flash this ftf with your tablet in flash mode. To put your tablet in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
12- Reboot and enjoy!
Credits:
I only put the files together. All the credit should go to XDA's [NUT] and DooMLoRD and many others...

Thank you!
Worked perfectly fine and is rooted!
:good:

Thanks. Worked fine :good:

download from gdrive always fails.. is there a mirror?

Riekr said:
download from gdrive always fails.. is there a mirror?
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Sorry about that. If you know a reliable server I can try and upload it there.

Ok

Riekr said:
download from gdrive always fails.. is there a mirror?
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I'm uploading on mega now. Will post the link as soon as it's ready. Check back in about an hour.

hi najoor
my situation has as follow: tab z 4.3 non rooted running last FW.
i understood i have to downgrade to 4.1.2 and flash the build 10.1.C.0.370(i found a us version hope is ok) with flashtool, only then i can root with the doomlord link method.
after that i can start following this guide. can you confirm me it is correct?
also i assume i can use the version of flashtool you are mentioning.
thanks in advance.

mame3876 said:
hi najoor
my situation has as follow: tab z 4.3 non rooted running last FW.
i understood i have to downgrade to 4.1.2 and flash the build 10.1.C.0.370(i found a us version hope is ok) with flashtool, only then i can root with the doomlord link method.
after that i can start following this guide. can you confirm me it is correct?
also i assume i can use the version of flashtool you are mentioning.
thanks in advance.
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Hello,
Yes, if you flash 4.1.2 on your unrooted 4.3 them you can use doomlord's method to root it. Once your 4.1.2 is rooted make sure you apply the remountrebootfix patch to it. Then install the XZDualRecovery or other recovery of your choice, then start my guide.
The flashtool version I mentioned should work for every thing.
Finally, if you are flashing a 4.1.2 ftf that you found online, exclude the ta partition, if it exists in the ftf, when flashing.

Many thanks for your reply. 2 questions where i can find the patch you mention and how i can install it? The ftf 4.1.2 i found here in xda i took from the thread in development used now to flash the 312 and to flash 311 are addressing to the thread you opened. I'll see how to use the flashtool since I'm new to xperia modding as i only did with Samsung devices.
Inviato dal mio GT-N5110 utilizzando Tapatalk

mame3876 said:
Many thanks for your reply. 2 questions where i can find the patch you mention and how i can install it? The ftf 4.1.2 i found here in xda i took from the thread in development used now to flash the 312 and to flash 311 are addressing to the thread you opened. I'll see how to use the flashtool since I'm new to xperia modding as i only did with Samsung devices.
Inviato dal mio GT-N5110 utilizzando Tapatalk
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Ok give me a couple of hours to get back to my computer. I'll gather the files and post a mini guide for you.

Worked a treat so thanks for taking the time to write the tutorial and host the files.
A couple of times I was scratching my head.
First was that no dual recovery on my rooted system. All my fault from the last upgrade.
Second was "Shut-down..Don't reboot. but the big button said REBOOT.... It wasn't until I eventually clicked the reboot button in TWRP that it came up with Shutdown.
All in all a pretty straight forward upgrade (once I'd made good on my mistakes)
Great work and thanks again.
zach

najoor said:
Ok give me a couple of hours to get back to my computer. I'll gather the files and post a mini guide for you.
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no rush and most of all many many thanks

How to Install a 4.1.2 stock rom on SGP-311 with root and recovery
One of the requirements for upgrading to new releases of Sony's Android for Tablet Z with root is to start with a previous Android version that has been rooted. At the time of this writing, I do not know of any easy method to root a 4.3 installation. For 4.2.2, there is always Vroot but over time I have become very skeptical of it. It certainly does root the rom but at the same time it behaves more and more like malware or at least bloatware so I don't use it unless I have to. Which leaves us with 4.1.2, which is the initial factory release version of Tablet Z, which also happens to be easily rootable.
So if you are on an unrooted ROM and want to upgrade to Kitkat with root, the reasonable way is to downgrade to 4.1.2, root and patch it, install recovery on it, and then try the instructions at the beginning of this thread. So here is a mini guide to:
How to install a 4.1.2 stock rom on SGP-311, root it, and add custom recovery​
0- Always back up. Flashing an ftf likely erases your internal SDcard.
1- You need Flashtool by Androxyde (not attached to this posting) to put the rom on your tablet (Don't confuse it with Sony's official flash tool called Emma). I recommend Flashtool version 0.9.15.0.
2- You need an image of the 4.1.2 rom, which is an ftf file (not attached to this posting). You can get one from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Sony_Xperia_Tablet_Z_SGP311 The customization is not important so 10.1.C.0.370 USA version should do just fine.
3- Fire up the flashtool and flash the ftf file into your tablet. There is a ton of tutorials on line about how to do this. The only thing I should add to them is that if you get the ftf from a third party (i.e. you didn't build it with you own tablet) you should exclude the TA partition when flashing it. The reason is that, as I understand it, the TA partition has data that is unique to each individual tablet. So I never understood why people pack their TA partitions in the ftf that they publish. If you forget to exclude the TA partition when you flash you will end up overwriting your own unique TA partition with someone else's. While that is not gonna render your tablet unfunctional, you will lose your warranty and a few other things of less importance.
4- Once you get 4.1.2 on your tablet, go to settings and find Developer Options. Under that locate USB debugging and activate it.
5- Attach your tablet to the PC and make sure you have closed the flashtool on the PC.
6- Unzip DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit (attached to this posting) on your PC and run runme_win.bat (I am assuming you are on Windows)
7- Let the code do its thing and if all goes well, your tablet will reboot by itself and you will see SuperSU added to your installed apps.
8- This particular rooting method must be patched immediately after so unzip remountrebootfix-windows (attached to this posting) on your PC and run install.bat. Pay close attention to your tablet display as you are going through the instructions because at some point you have to grant root rights to ADB on your tablet and come back to the PC and "press any key to continue". The patch will be applied and the tablet will reboot.
9- (Very optional) You can install joeykrim's Root Checker form Android Market to verify this process has indeed given you root privileges. You can also install something like Rhythm Software's File Manager HD (Explorer) from the Market, then go to settings, check "Root Explorer" and then check "Mount System Folders". Without the patch in step 8 the tablet crashes and reboots itself a few seconds after you perform this mounting.
10- You now need to add a recovery partition to your Tablet. XZDualRecovery is a great piece of work by none other than [NUT] of the xda. Unzip TabZ-lockeddualrecovery2.7.94-BETA.installer (attached to this posting) and run install.bat. Once it is installed, the Tablet will immediately reboot into the installed recovery. If all goes well, you will see the recovery menu. Click on reboot. In future, if you want to get to the recoveries that you just installed, reboot your tablet and wait for the LED next to the power button to turn green then press volume up for CWM Philz recovery or volume down for TWRP.
That is it folks. Now you have a 4.1.2, with root and recovery (in fact 3 recoveries) installed.

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Hi
Thank you very much for this ROM,and instructions,it's awsome.
I've got only one problem after installing it. I can't delete anything from my sd card.
What did I wrong? What can I do?
Thanks in advance
Tamás

many thanks, finally a clear guide!! great job.
@ Szata68, the proble you experience is a feature of kitkat unfortunately. but now that you are root you can easily getting rid of that restrictions implemented by google, don't rememebre the name but if you search on google restricion sd card kitktat, one of the first results shown is how to deal with that

@ Szata68
I've not tried with any stock file browsers but ES File Explorer deleted files on internal and external. I haven't given it root access yet either.
I've been testing this for a good few hours now and I've not experienced any of the problems other people are having (other releases) It all seems happy.

szata.68 said:
Hi
Thank you very much for this ROM,and instructions,it's awsome.
I've got only one problem after installing it. I can't delete anything from my sd card.
What did I wrong? What can I do?
Thanks in advance
Tamás
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Tamas,
I don't suggest you change anything to fix this problem because there are tools that come standard in this rom that can delete files on the sdcard and move data between internal and external storage (file commander and Sony file transfer) but if you insist, here is how to fix it permanently:
http://technofaq.org/posts/2014/04/fixing-external-sd-card-write-issue-on-android-kitkat/

Thank you very much guys!
I normally use FX Explorer,and that can't delete,but from now I won't use that with this ROM.
Thanks again for everyone!

update also possible with cyanogenmod
will the update also work with cyanogenmod 4.3 installed?
As far as I can see it, it should work ( I have apps requesting root sometimes ).
Thanks!

[How-to] Rooted stock SGP621 firmware with DRM keys

Note: Since lowtraxx's guide has included how to get back to stock rom since the time this post was made, I strongly suggest to follow his guide instead.
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Disclaimer:
I make no claims to any of the codes, scripts and programs listed in this post. Credit goes to the creators.
This serves as a extension of lowtraxx's guide (which left your device on a rooted SGP621 on a D6603 system).
These are what I did to get stock rooted firmware on my SGP621 while keeping the bootloader locked and most importantly, the DRM keys intact. I make no guarantees that you will not brick your device, but I did quite a lot of trial and error flashing without messing things up, so if you know what you are doing, these steps should be relatively safe.
Files/Tools Required:
Backup TA by DevShaft
Flashtool by Androxyde
Stock SGP621 FTF (I compiled my own by downloading the firmware using XperiFirm by laguCool and bundling the FTF using Flashtool. Alternatively, you can just use the one provided in lowtraxx's guide.)
Advanced Stock Kernel by krabappel2548
PRFCreator by zxz0O0
SuperSU by Chainfire
SonyRICDefeat by dosomder
Prerequisite:
Follow lowtraxx's guide to completion.
Steps:
Backup TA partition using Backup TA.
Return to stock unrooted by flashing the SGP621 FTF using Flashtool.
Unlock the bootloader (You'll lose the DRM keys here, but it doesn't matter anymore since you already have them backed up using Backup TA).
Flash the Advanced Stock Kernel using Flashtool in FastBoot mode. At this point your device will be unlocked, with DRM keys lost, and rooted with custom recovery.
Using PRFCreator on the SGP621 FTF and the SuperSU zip, create a rooted stock firmware flashable zip. Note: Be sure to check all the checkboxes under the "Include" section.
Copy the resulting zip onto your device's internal storage or external SD card.
Also copy the SonyRICDefeat zip to the same location.
Boot into TWRP on your device (Boot up the device and press the Volume down key when the purple LED lights up on the Sony boot screen).
Flash the rooted stock firmware zip followed by the SonyRICDefeat zip.
Once complete, reboot into system and set up the device for USD Debugging.
Restore the TA partition using Backup TA.
Reboot the device again and you now have the device on rooted stock firmware, with DRM keys intact.

CubicU07 said:
Disclaimer:
I make no claims to any of the codes, scripts and programs listed in this post. Credit goes to the creators.
This serves as a extension of lowtraxx's guide (which left your device on a rooted SGP621 on a D6603 system).
These are what I did to get stock rooted firmware on my SGP621 while keeping the bootloader locked and most importantly, the DRM keys intact. I make no guarantees that you will not brick your device, but I did quite a lot of trial and error flashing without messing things up, so if you know what you are doing, these steps should be relatively safe.
Files/Tools Required:
Backup TA by DevShaft
Flashtool by Androxyde
Stock SGP621 FTF (I compiled my own by downloading the firmware using XperiFirm by laguCool and bundling the FTF using Flashtool. Alternatively, you can just use the one provided in lowtraxx's guide.)
Advanced Stock Kernel by krabappel2548
PRFCreator by zxz0O0
SuperSU by Chainfire
SonyRICDefeat by dosomder
Prerequisite:
Follow lowtraxx's guide to completion.
Steps:
Backup TA partition using Backup TA.
Return to stock unrooted by flashing the SGP621 FTF using Flashtool.
Unlock the bootloader (You'll lose the DRM keys here, but it doesn't matter anymore since you already have them backed up using Backup TA).
Flash the Advanced Stock Kernel using Flashtool in FastBoot mode. At this point your device will be unlocked, with DRM keys lost, and rooted with custom recovery.
Using PRFCreator on the SGP621 FTF and the SuperSU zip, create a rooted stock firmware flashable zip.
Copy the resulting zip onto your device's internal storage or external SD card.
Also copy the SonyRICDefeat zip to the same location.
Boot into TWRP on your device (Boot up the device and press the Volume down key when the purple LED lights up on the Sony boot screen).
Flash the rooted stock firmware zip followed by the SonyRICDefeat zip.
Once complete, reboot into system and set up the device for USD Debugging.
Restore the TA partition using Backup TA.
Reboot the device again and you now have the device on rooted stock firmware, with DRM keys intact.
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Hey, How did you manage to avoid soft bricking your tablet?
i followed your instructions but i still get softbricks.

frostmore said:
Hey, How did you manage to avoid soft bricking your tablet?
i followed your instructions but i still get softbricks.
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At which point did you get softbricks? Try to do a data wipe from recovery and see if it helps.

CubicU07 said:
At which point did you get softbricks? Try to do a data wipe from recovery and see if it helps.
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Step 9.

For me, I got soft brick after restoring the TA partition. Ended up repeating the whole process flashing stock firmware again. After that, I found that I need to tick all the checkbox in the PRFCreator when creating the flashable zip. After the flash and restore, I am able to boot smoothly.

Pingpoi said:
For me, I got soft brick after restoring the TA partition. Ended up repeating the whole process flashing stock firmware again. After that, I found that I need to tick all the checkbox in the PRFCreator when creating the flashable zip. After the flash and restore, I am able to boot smoothly.
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I guess I wasn't too clear on how to use PRFCreator, apologies for that. Added a note in to reflect that in the original post.

Can i do it on unlocked bootloder?
Which step should i skip? Thanks

zalaz said:
Can i do it on unlocked bootloder?
Which step should i skip? Thanks
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Start from Step 4 since your bootloader is unlocked.

Since lowtraxx's guide now also include guides to flash rooted stock or CM, so that means both guides do the same thing now? Since I was a little confused while reading the instruction:
Prerequisite:
Follow lowtraxx's guide to completion.
Anyway, thanks both for the great works!!

Please,i have the same confuse as ultima888 with "Prerequisite:
Follow lowtraxx's guide to completion.".
Should i only follow that guide,from this topic? (as it describe full way to get root and stock rooted FW,
or i understand some wrong?) Or i must to go all through lowtrack's guide and THEN do in ptactice the same steps from this guide?
Pls understand me, here are some confusings her, i don't like to softbrick my device and ask just to be sure...
Thanks in advance!!!

ValVK said:
Please,i have the same confuse as ultima888 with "Prerequisite:
Follow lowtraxx's guide to completion.".
Should i only follow that guide,from this topic? (as it describe full way to get root and stock rooted FW,
or i understand some wrong?) Or i must to go all through lowtrack's guide and THEN do in ptactice the same steps from this guide?
Pls understand me, here are some confusings her, i don't like to softbrick my device and ask just to be sure...
Thanks in advance!!!
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Do lowtraxx's post first.
Then follow this post.

i am little bit confused by all of those steps to get root. (described in this and related threads)
if i understood the whole procedure right then we have to get root first
via flashing a vulnerable firmware made for another device, to be able to backup the drm keys right?
but then we lose root again while flashing back latest stock rom.
now we have to proceed with unlocking the bootloader to get root and recovery.
finally we restore drm keys and doing so bootloader is locked again ?
is this basically what all those steps are for and do i have to go through all of them
if i "just" want to get root on latest stock (no custom roms) to install xposed framework?
thanx in advance and keep up the good work.

sorry, I only speak Spanish, I used google translate:
The original firmware is not vulnerable. The only way get root is opening the bootloader (and put a custom recovery to install SuperSU) but that the drm keys are lost. To keep the drm keys have to get to backup the partition TA without opening the bootloader. To make the backup you need to root and to achieve this must be mixed before 2 firmwares.
Restoring the TA partition relock the bootloader
You should only restore the TA partition with an original kernel

Bundling the FTF question
[*]Stock SGP621 FTF (I compiled my own by downloading the firmware using XperiFirm by laguCool and bundling the FTF using Flashtool. Alternatively, you can just use the one provided in lowtraxx's guide.)
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Thanks for the guide!
Just a newbie question. What Sony device did you select in Flashtool when you bundled the firmware? I can not find SGP621 anywhere.
/kusk

SO i made a lollipo ftf pre rooted but when i tried to flash RICDefeat it would give me an error. I rebooted the system and everything seems fine, what exactly did that zip file do. What problems im i going to have with the divice and is there any way of fixing it.
thx

Dear CubicU07.
I have a question for u. I have a z3 tablet but it's SGP641 so if i follow this guide for my z3t 641 , have any problems with this ?
Ty for reading

Works on SPG611
Thank you for the guide. Was redirected from http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...t-rooting-sgp611-giefroot-bootloader-t3017314 and your guide was perfect. Thank you for your effort.

Same for me
Sony RIC protection not work on Lolipop. A new Version would be nice.

Hi everyone,
In step 5,
1. do I have to check the checkbox in "Sign zip"?
2. do I have to put any recovery file under "recovery zip" section?
Thanks.

waichai said:
Hi everyone,
In step 5,
1. do I have to check the checkbox in "Sign zip"?
2. do I have to put any recovery file under "recovery zip" section?
Thanks.
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1. no
2.no

Pre-Rooted Xperia Z1 C6903_5.0.2_C6903_14.5.A.0.242_Customized SG Flashable

This is my First Post......
Finally the File is Uploaded....
Mega Down loader:- " mega.co.nz/#!LgAjzLCJ!IDSitCzjZMs1tpzE8QUFTnVCV_7DSn8dMf14t-MMnMo "
(im new so CDA want allow to post links so..... please copy and paste the link to your browser...)
Thank you.
Steps For Rooting Xperia Z1 C6902/C6903 14.5.A.0.242 Firmware
1. Downgrade to .108 / .157 Firmware and Root It
If you have already updated your smartphone to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, then you have to downgrade your device to KitKat OS and Root it.
Use this guide to Install .108 firmware.
Root using this guide.
Now Install XZ Dual Recovery.
Now phone is rooted, USB Debugging must be enabled.
Download latest installer for Xperia Z1 from here. (Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.10-RELEASE.installer.zip)
Connect phone to PC using OEM date cable and run install.bat.
It will install the custom recovery.
Now work here is done. Lets move on to next step.
2. Root and Install Recovery on Z1 C6902/C6903 5.0.2 Lollipop Firmware
Custom recovery was installed in the first step.
The pre-rooted firmware was created and copied to phone in next step.
Now you have to turn off phone.
Turn it on again and press volume up or down repeatedly to enter custom recovery.
Click on install and locate the folder where you placed the flashable zip earlier.
Tap on it and install it.
Now reboot the phone.
If phone is still connected to PC via USB cable, disconnect it.
Now go back to the .242 ftf you downloaded in second step and copy it to /flashtool/fimrwares
Open flashtool and click on lightning icon in the top left.
Click on it and click on flashmode.
Select the .242 firmware.
In the right bar, in the exclude options, exclude System only. It means that untick System only there. Leave every other options as it is (See the Picture).
While flashtool prepares the software for flashing, turn off your phone.
Keep the volume down button pressed and connect it to PC via USB cable.
The button must be pressed during it.
The phone will enter flashmode.
Flashtool will automatically detect it and start flashing.
After flashing phone will reboot and you will be done...
thanks to 'Hayder Ameen'.....
Mega Down loader:- " mega.co.nz/#!LgAjzLCJ!IDSitCzjZMs1tpzE8QUFTnVCV_7DSn8dMf14t-MMnMo "

I think this guide for Unlockbootloader only.

You just copied and pasted the text from this page:
http://techbeasts.com/2015/04/14/root-xperia-z1-c6902c6903-14-5-a-0-242-5-0-2-lollipop-with-dual-recovery
And you did that without all the instructions, without any links to the mentioned guides and without proof-reading it to make sure it made any sense...
Seriously...

stoan123 said:
I think this guide for Unlockbootloader only.
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It can be installed on LB. I just installed and try it.

C6902?!
Hey bro, I just want to know if this one is for C6903 only or what? How about C6902. The instruction says C6902/C6903 but the Mega file is C6903??
Appreciate your work!!!

I downloaded the mega link in the first post, but it was not SG customized, C6903_14.5.A.0.242_HK.ftf. thank for advice.
Sent from my HM NOTE 1LTE

[STOCK][ROOT] Step-by-Step to rooted Lollipop 14.5.A.0.270 (locked bootloader)

Hey guys,
I jumped through several threads here until i found all steps needed to get my Z1 compact D5503 from my rooted KitKat 14.4.A.0.108 to a rooted 14.5.A.0.270,
[paranoia] without the need to install a firmware that someone manipulated for evil purposes[/paranoia]
In the end it was quite easy. I documented the steps - mostly for myself - and maybe someone can benefit from that.
No warranty, that it works the same flawless way for you or for any other Xperia model than Z1 compact D5503 (though it should...).
So just proceed with the steps if you know about the possible risks of killing your phone
If you find any mistakes please drop me a line...
For a cleaned up version go here - thanks
This brings your Z1 compact D5503 from a rooted 14.5.A.0.108 to a rooted 14.5.A.0.270 without any dataloss
User @codified also successfully updated a 14.4.A.0.157 with these steps (see here)
Just upgraded to 14.6.A.0.368 from 14.5.A.0.270 with these steps. Works like charm. And @JarrB reports success on upgrading from 14.4.A.0.157 to 14.6.A.0.368
Pre-requs:
- MS Windows - sorry, I don't do linuxes
- Xperia (Z1 compact) device stock(?) KitKat rooted (Newroot worked just fine without unlocking the boot loader )
- some custom recovery, the fancy dual recovery works just fine, install from rooted kitkat (dual recovery from http://nut.xperia-files.com/) - the installer.zip! not the flashable.zip
Tools needed:
- FlashTool: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
- XPeriFirm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142 ahh no longer needed as separate download, as it's integrated in FlashTool now
- PRFCreator: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
Part 1: get a FTF file of the desired firmware
See also: http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
UPDATED THIS PART - thanks to user codified
Open FlashTool and start XperiFirm (XF-button)
Download .270 (or .283/.368 if available) firmware with XperiFirm with auto-unpack (I chose to use the same carrier branded version that .108 was - USE Generic LAM for an unbranded version)
Have two cups of coffee - or tea if you prefer that
The .ftf is now in your .flashtool\firmwares subfolder
Original steps
Open FlashTool and start XperiFirm (XF-button)
Download .270 firmware with XperiFirm () with auto-unpack (I chose to use the same carrier branded version that .108 was)
Use FlashTool Bundle->Create
Select unpacked firmware path
Select Device From list
Add your branding info: Vodafone DE
add firmware version: 14.5.A.0.270
add all but the .ta files to the right listview
DELETE the fwinfo.xml in unpacked firmware folder THIS SEEMS TO BE ESSENTIAL - didn't dare to keep it
create
done. --> ftf file is in configured user home: C:\Users\USERNAME\.flashTool
Part 2: get your pre-rooted ftf file
Download latest SuperSU: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu or the also as well/better working reported beta 2.49
Open PRFCreator
add D5503_14.5.A.0.270_Vodafone DE.ftf the .tft file you just created in part 1 as ftf file
add UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip as supersu zip
not needed, but also not wrong: add Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.flashable.zip as recovery (dual recovery from http://nut.xperia-files.com/)
check all checkboxes, but the "sign zip"
maybe add extra zip
create
done. --> find flashable-prerooted.zip in PRFCreator folder
Part 3: flash your zip
nandroid-backup your phone
have 3 big cups of coffee - please, no tea at this step
get really nervous
wipe dalvik and cache only to get a better feeling
try dirty flash the new firmware with the pre-rooted zip via Recovery, not using Flashtool (OTA is also applied dirty, isn't it?)
whoa, flashing was fast
wipe dalvik and cache again. Could help prevent the unpredicted... could it?
AAAAHHH! booting takes so looohoooooong
Yeah! 386 Apps getting optimized...
looks good
hu? NFC firware update? OK. Go on.
Update for Google play services? YES. Go on.
done. --> be a happy Z1-compact-with-rooted-Android-5.0.2-user
totally optional part 4: Xposed
Now go on and install Xposed for Lollipop v69+ and hope for the best
rubbish! forget it for now, as it is bootlooping :/
done. --> still be a happy Z1-compact-with-rooted-Android-5.0.2-user with Xposed
regards!

done exactly this... rocking LP now

good to read, ltcdata! Happy I could provide sth. useful

While it optimizes the 327 apps in my case, I am wondering at what stage of the process does the firmware get rooted? Or is what is downloaded by Xperifirm already rooted? Very good guide BTW. Seems to go okay as long as you read everything carefully and in the right order. Thanks.

@nagusia thanks for liking my very first guide
Basically the root magic happens in part2 no 8 (pressing the create button in PRFCreator ):
PRFCreator unpacks the unrooted original stock fimrware that XPeriFirm downloaded and stuffs it into a new archive together with SuperSu and the other ZIPs you maybe added.
Code for that can be review in Job.cs at the projects GitHub repo: github.com/dosomder/PRFCreator (I'm still not allow to post outside-links here).
Pretty simple in the end...

I had a problem with charging reaching 89% and then the led randomly blinking. I did a restore to KitKat and there wasn't a problem. Then I thought I'd try flashing another of the DE generic pre-rooted roms posted on this forum. Here is where my problems started. It would get a upgrading - starting apps and then reboot. I tried making my own DE customized rom and the same problem. Then I went back to my orginal UK customized rom and ..... same problem. Finally did a factory reset in recovery and now it seems all good. I don't don't if I still have the charging issue yet. I have a theory that a dirty flash is OK the firs time, but a clean flash or factory reset after subsequent flashes may be necessary.

Dirty flashed from .242 to .270, without losing data. Only had to re-flash the Xposed alpha 4 zip (xposed-sdk21-arm-20150430.zip). It probably saves more time to just add this zip during part 2, step 7...
Thanks a lot for the guide.

Sweet guide dude. but I had trouble finding my region's KitKat firmware and downloading then rooting again seems like so much of a hassle so I did it the dirty way. Beware that this is very RISKY! I first downloaded Kingroot and rooted my device successfully, then installed NUT Recovery Installer version and installed TWRP via PC, then try to remove Kingroot using this guide. Thereafter, I followed your guide sans the flash KitKat step. And it works, Bootloader is still Unlocked. Thanks a lot dude!

uchihakurtz said:
Sweet guide dude. but I had trouble finding my region's KitKat firmware and downloading then rooting again seems like so much of a hassle so I did it the dirty way. Beware that this is very RISKY! I first downloaded Kingroot and rooted my device successfully, then installed NUT Recovery Installer version and installed TWRP via PC, then try to remove Kingroot using this guide. Thereafter, I followed your guide sans the flash KitKat step. And it works, Bootloader is still Unlocked. Thanks a lot dude!
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The method is not at all risky, as long as You use the proper files!
Also, many people don't prefer using Kingroot as it is said that it shares Your phone information (like IMEI number) to some servers.
Hopefully You meant locked bootloader in last sentence!

Mirhawk said:
The method is not at all risky, as long as You use the proper files!
Also, many people don't prefer using Kingroot as it is said that it shares Your phone information (like IMEI number) to some servers.
Hopefully You meant locked bootloader in last sentence!
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Actually by risky, I meant that part, you'll never know what Kingroot does, lol. Oh right, I meant the bootloader stays locked.

I already have updated to .270 via sony companion. Can I follow these same steps and replace current .270 with rooted .270?

@jooxxo
No, you need a custom recovery (root) to flash the resulting .zip file.

jooxxo said:
I already have updated to .270 via sony companion. Can I follow these same steps and replace current .270 with rooted .270?
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No, but You can do this.

ok... well I took a nandroid backup of my kitkat (rooted & recovery obviously) before updating to .270 lollipop. If I restore that backup, will it restore recovery as well?
edit: I just dont want to lose all my apps & settings.

Any way to root if 5.0 is already on my phone?
Locked bootloader.

jooxxo said:
ok... well I took a nandroid backup of my kitkat (rooted & recovery obviously) before updating to .270 lollipop. If I restore that backup, will it restore recovery as well?
edit: I just dont want to lose all my apps & settings.
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If You restore Your KitKat nandroid over backup (assuming the backup consists of system and data partitions), then it will cause You problems. The easiest way to keep Your apps and data is backing up them with an app since You are rooted, and then restoring them using the same app to restore apps and data on Lollipop. Don't use the Sony backup app, KitKat backups don't work on Lollipop. ALso to get a recovery after Lollipop, just simply install the XDualZRecovery.
EZY-E said:
Any way to root if 5.0 is already on my phone?
Locked bootloader.
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Refer My post just 1 post before You.

Did it with latest 14.5.A.0.283 on my Z1C ... all good.
Thank you

Easy to follow tutorial for rooting your Z1's latest firmware Thanks!
@kalaja: 283? When did that happen?

sunbeam906 said:
Easy to follow tutorial for rooting your Z1's latest firmware Thanks!
@kalaja: 283? When did that happen?
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from xperiablog net:
Xperia Z1 Compact sees new firmware (14.5.A.0.283) for carriers in Austria and Germany
by XB on 16/06/2015
in FIRMWARE, XPERIA Z1
Xperia Z1 Compact. A new firmware update with build number 14.5.A.0.283 has been released for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503). The update has so far only been released for T-Mobile Austria and Telekom.de in Germany. However, users on these carriers were still rocking Android KitKat (14.4.A.0.157), so this update brings them a first taste of Android Lollipop. It is unclear whether this ‘283’ firmware will see a global release, the same build number has also been certified for the Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra, although those updates are not live right now.

Thanks for the info, kalaja Much appreciated.

Root Xperia Z5 Compact Android 6.01 (Tested and Working)

I rooted my phone following the guide from user "smartphone-tester". I wanted to update his post as there were 1 or 2 mistakes, and shorten in to make rooting seem a little less scary. His original post is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/summary-tutorial-root-sony-xperia-z5-t3360515
STEP 1 Backup your device
Move everything you want to keep onto the SD card or your PC. Your phone will be completely wiped.
STEP 2 Downgrade to exploitable firmware release
2.1 Download XperiFirm from http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
2.2 In XperiFirm - download firmware build 32.0.A.6.200 with XperiaFirm (E5823_StoreFront_1299-6910_32.0.A.6.200_R2B)
2.3 Download flashtool from http://www.flashtool.net/index.php(get latest version)
2.4 In Flashtool - Create FTF file. Select Tools->Bundles->Create
2.5 In FlashTool - Flash the FTF in flashmode. Make sure to select the checkboxes under Wipe. (Takes 10 minutes)
STEP 3 TA / DRM Keys Backup and root current firmware
3.1 Download Ivy Root http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
3.2 Connect your phone in ADB mode, in a command window run:
adb push "root/iovyroot" "/data/local/tmp/iovyroot"
adb push "root/backup.sh" "/data/local/tmp/backup.sh"
open shell: adb shell
chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/iovyroot
chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/backup.sh
mkdir /data/local/tmp/tabackup
/data/local/tmp/iovyroot /data/local/tmp/backup.sh
exit
adb pull "/data/local/tmp/tabackup/"
STEP 4 UPGRADE TO LASTEST ANDROID (6.01)
4.1 In XperiFirm - download firmware 32.2.A.6.224 (get the build for your model, mine is E5823_Customized TW_1298-7315_32.2.A.0.224_R9C)
4.2 In Flashtool - create FTF file from E5823_Customized TW_1298-7315_32.2.A.0.224_R9C and flash in flashmode.
4.3 In your phones setting, under develop options - select "Enable OEM Unlock"
4.4 Unlock your bootloader by following these steps excactly :http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
STEP 5 ROOT ANDROID 6.01
5.1 Download SuperSu 2.74 or greater. Copy the zip file onto your Z5 Compacts internal storage https://download.chainfire.eu/964/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip
5.2 In Flashtool -> Tools -> SIN Editor , then extract the kernel from kernel.sin in the directory created by XperiFirm when you downloaded 32.2.A.6.224. It creates an .elf file
5.3 Download rootkernal tool from http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605 extract the zip into a folder, then copy the .elf file into the folder
5.4 In a cmd window go into your extracted rootkernal folder, run the command: rootkernel kernel.elf kernel-patched.elf
5.5 When rootkernel is running, select Disable Sony RIC, install TWRP, install busybox, install DRM fix
5.6 Put your phone into fastboot mode (Turn off phone, hold volume up and plug in USB)
5.7 Flash your patched Kernel to your phone with this command: fastboot flash boot kernel-patched.elf
5.8 Go Into TWRP(unplug usb, turn phone on, then keep hitting volume up until phone goes into TWRP)
5.9 Install SuperSu : Select Install, Select SuperSU zip --> systemless mode
STEP 6
6.1 Restart your Device and your done!
DRM KEYS: While we did make a backup for the TA partition containing the DRM keys, this tutorial did not explain how to restore that because in STEP 5 when patching the kernel we selected to use the DRM Fix. This DRM Fix should be good enough - as everything on my phone is working 100%, but should you ever need to restore your TA partition in the future you have your backup.

nice
you should make a video on how to do this (this is my 1st time rooting and i am completely lost)

I'm an occasional user of all those rooting methods. Here I'm fairly stuck at the Iovyroot step.
I was able to unlock bootload, to flashboot the thing, to even revert to 5.1.1, but then, at the Iovyroot step, I can no long see where to open the cmd. Even when I enter adb devices or android devices, nothing is shown. Although I changed the path in the variables.
I'm getting frustrated big time with the lack of user friendly infos on those tutos. Half of the stuff I had to search for third party tutos to understand how I should go to the next step. Please, help someone who doesn't have his translator on.
EDIT: Well, in the end I couldn't do the backup part, but I just did the rooting and the phone seems all good. Powerful and versatile tool in my pocket, I'm pretty satisfied. Thank you for the tuto, be more user friendly though next time. Some people come here with little knowledge, they need to find their way properly.

Why so many steps when all you have to do is unlock the bootloader, flash twrp and that's it? I rooted on lollipop so I'm confused where it git so complicated.

civicsr2cool said:
Why so many steps when all you have to do is unlock the bootloader, flash twrp and that's it? I rooted on lollipop so I'm confused where it git so complicated.
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The tutorial covers backing up the TA partition that holds the Sony DRM stuff that's used by the camera (and maybe some other stuff).
This is "just in case" the DRM work around stops working, or if something in the future requires the actual TA partition to have the data there.
If you don't care about anything that is affected by the DRM stuff and don't care that not having a backup could prove to be detrimental in the future, you do only need the few steps of 1) unlock bootloader, 2) flash twrp, 3) flash supersu.

what are those step exactly (sorry new to this)
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I am stuck on "2.5 In FlashTool - Flash the FTF in flashmode. Make sure to select the checkboxes under Wipe. (Takes 10 minutes)" all i get is a window with source folder, device, branding, version. and I don't see the word wipe at all

greenkabbage said:
The tutorial covers backing up the TA partition that holds the Sony DRM stuff that's used by the camera (and maybe some other stuff).
This is "just in case" the DRM work around stops working, or if something in the future requires the actual TA partition to have the data there.
If you don't care about anything that is affected by the DRM stuff and don't care that not having a backup could prove to be detrimental in the future, you do only need the few steps of 1) unlock bootloader, 2) flash twrp, 3) flash supersu.
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Gotcha. I see no reason to worry about backing up ta, the fix has been working for nearly 7 months and no reported troubles

ISO_Metric said:
you should make a video on how to do this (this is my 1st time rooting and i am completely lost)
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If this rooting turortial is too difficult try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
With this app, you can fully debloat your phone on a completely stock firmware, locked bootloader etc. Because its your phone is not rooted though, you cannot get Xposed framework or CM13, or other advanced stuff - but for those of us who wanted root just to clean up our devices - this method is definitly the best!

1|[email protected]:/ $ /data/local/tmp/iovyroot /data/local/tmp/backup.sh
iovyroot by zxz0O0
poc by idler1984
Error: Device not supported
Someone knows ho to solve this error in step 3.2? Thank you in advance for the help

can I do this tutorial with 32.0.A.6.152 in step 2 and 32.2.A.0.256 in step 5 ?

sheraro said:
can I do this tutorial with 32.0.A.6.152 in step 2 and 32.2.A.0.256 in step 5 ?
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There is a .256 firmware?

flopower1996 said:
There is a .256 firmware?
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sorry .253 , I found that iovyroot works only with .200 for E5823 so never mind

Hi all, sorry for the dumb question, but is there any hope for a root without the bootloader unlocked?

gabbodj95 said:
Hi all, sorry for the dumb question, but is there any hope for a root without the bootloader unlocked?
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No

Thank you
Hi @Dean F , I appreciate your effort to simplify the steps here as it's a bit messy from the original post.
I've been rooting from Xperia Ray to Xperia Z1 but Z5 have been very challenging for me probably due to the lack of understanding from "How to root post" before you actually made this one.
Thank you my friend :good:

Pardon me for being an idiot

Hello Dean F!
Thanks for this tutoial. But before I'll try this, I have two quetions:
1) How do I use your steps WITH restoring the backuped TA-partition?
2) Is the descriped process also usable with a Xperia Z3 Tablet?
Thanks and greetings from GErmany
"klausstoertebeker"

hi,
i cannot download 32.0.A.6.200_R2B from XperiFirm,
"unable to read data from the transport connection: The connection was closed."
i tried like 10 times, and always same i cannot download until done,
are you or member in here know where i can download firmware 32.0.A.6.200_R2B (E5803) for unlock and rooting my phone?
thankyou very much
nb: sorry for my bad english.

bintangsofyan said:
hi,
i cannot download 32.0.A.6.200_R2B from XperiFirm,
"unable to read data from the transport connection: The connection was closed."
i tried like 10 times, and always same i cannot download until done,
are you or member in here know where i can download firmware 32.0.A.6.200_R2B (E5803) for unlock and rooting my phone?
thankyou very much
nb: sorry for my bad english.
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Hi, you should download the AU Telstra. That's the only working one for that firmware. You can check the firmware of AU Telstra to double confirm if it's the right firmware.

How to root 32.0.A.6.200 please?