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[TUTORIAL] ROOT Sony Xperia Z - EASY! (C6603,C6602,L36h)

WARNING: Only works with firmwares under 4.3!
Since Kingo has now replied and the IMEI issues have been resolved, here is my tutorial on how to get root privileges on your Xperia Z safely and even more important easily! No need to worry about bricking now I will also post an alternative method that is just as easy!
So, here we go:
1. Download this file here: http://goo.gl/AIUANa
2. Install it on your computer (you can remove it later)
3. Open the installed program
4. Connect the phone to the computer
5. Go in settings and in developer options and then enable USB debugging
6. Click on ROOT!
7. The phone will now reboot, ROOTED! You are welcome! Please thanks if it helped!
Alternative method(10% more difficult). The only problem is that this is chinese language, so you have to click the exact buttons I tell you.
1. Download this file: http://goo.gl/U6Jwaf
2. Install the software, using the installation buttons as you would on any other windows installation.
3. When you have installed it, you will see a green button, press it. Then connect your phone on USB debugging mode.
4. When the phone is connected the software will recognise the phone and the green button will show "ROOT", click on it.
5. The phone is going to be rooted in some seconds and the process is finished when it will show a tick on the software.
6. The phone will reboot.
7. When it is rebooted, go to google play and download super su.
8. Open super su and it will ask you to update the binaries, and you must click on update, and then normal.
9. A window in chinese will pop up on the phone, this is the screen that allows you to give root permissions to any app. You must click the button on the right.
10. You are done! Root process is complete!
11. This is the most important step. Leave a thanks! If you liked the tutorial, please show it to me!
Post below if you have questions or don't understand!

can it root the latest .101 firmware on sony xperia z

aristide1997 said:
Since Kingo has now replied and the IMEI issues have been resolved, here is my tutorial on how to get root privileges on your Xperia Z safely and even more important easily! No need to worry about bricking now I will also post an alternative method that is just as easy!
So, here we go:
1. Download this file here: [MOD EDIT: Against XDA rules to use PPC links like ad.fly]
2. Install it on your computer (you can remove it later)
3. Open the installed program
4. Connect the phone to the computer
5. Go in settings and in developer options and then enable USB debugging
6. Click on ROOT!
7. The phone will now reboot, ROOTED! You are welcome! Please thanks if it helped!
Alternative method(10% more difficult). The only problem is that this is chinese language, so you have to click the exact buttons I tell you.
1. Download this file: [MOD EDIT: Against XDA rules to use PPC links like ad.fly]
2. Install the software, using the installation buttons as you would on any other windows installation.
3. When you have installed it, you will see a green button, press it. Then connect your phone on USB debugging mode.
4. When the phone is connected the software will recognise the phone and the green button will show "ROOT", click on it.
5. The phone is going to be rooted in some seconds and the process is finished when it will show a tick on the software.
6. The phone will reboot.
7. When it is rebooted, go to google play and download super su.
8. Open super su and it will ask you to update the binaries, and you must click on update, and then normal.
9. A window in chinese will pop up on the phone, this is the screen that allows you to give root permissions to any app. You must click the button on the right.
10. You are done! Root process is complete!
11. This is the most important step. Leave a thanks! If you liked the tutorial, please show it to me!
Post below if you have questions or don't understand!
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This is valid for 4.3?

aristide1997 said:
Since Kingo has now replied and the IMEI issues have been resolved, here is my tutorial on how to get root privileges on your Xperia Z safely and even more important easily! No need to worry about bricking now I will also post an alternative method that is just as easy!
So, here we go:
1. Download this file here: [MOD EDIT: Against XDA rules to use PPC links like ad.fly]
2. Install it on your computer (you can remove it later)
3. Open the installed program
4. Connect the phone to the computer
5. Go in settings and in developer options and then enable USB debugging
6. Click on ROOT!
7. The phone will now reboot, ROOTED! You are welcome! Please thanks if it helped!
Alternative method(10% more difficult). The only problem is that this is chinese language, so you have to click the exact buttons I tell you.
1. Download this file: [MOD EDIT: Against XDA rules to use PPC links like ad.fly]
2. Install the software, using the installation buttons as you would on any other windows installation.
3. When you have installed it, you will see a green button, press it. Then connect your phone on USB debugging mode.
4. When the phone is connected the software will recognise the phone and the green button will show "ROOT", click on it.
5. The phone is going to be rooted in some seconds and the process is finished when it will show a tick on the software.
6. The phone will reboot.
7. When it is rebooted, go to google play and download super su.
8. Open super su and it will ask you to update the binaries, and you must click on update, and then normal.
9. A window in chinese will pop up on the phone, this is the screen that allows you to give root permissions to any app. You must click the button on the right.
10. You are done! Root process is complete!
11. This is the most important step. Leave a thanks! If you liked the tutorial, please show it to me!
Post below if you have questions or don't understand!
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Can we root 4.3 rom with this method
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Kingo isn't able to root 4.3 as of now, but all the older ones yes. Try the second method.
To go back to 4.2, please use this:
https://app.box.com/s/pnqhi5o9tqg1fv7uxunf
Contains the instructions to go back.

Or use this tool by trusted developer bin4ry that will root the same firmware versions (.67 and older) and doesn't need an internet connection to root your device - Root many Android
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kingvortex said:
Or use this tool by trusted developer bin4ry that will root the same firmware versions (.67 and older) and doesn't need an internet connection to root your device - Root many Android
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Yeah but you need to have adb tools installed right?

aristide1997 said:
Yeah but you need to have adb tools installed right?
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No, unless Bin4ry removed them from the tool since I last used it (unlikely).
Even if you did, it's preferable to use it over Kingo/Vroot that both send hardware IDs to China as part of the process. Security and transparency should not be sacrificed for ease of use.
Before you give me the usual line that Kingo doesn't collect anything, I suggest you look on their official Facebook page. They admit they collect various data from your device. Look at the images they posted on 7th November 2013, where they state that they collect hardware IDs and serial numbers.
Also, they were caught modifying open source software for their tool and only admitted that once caught.
Anyway, their tool is nothing but a collection of other people's work passed off as their own and nobody on a development site such as this should be recommending use of software created by bottom feeders like that.
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kingvortex said:
No, unless Bin4ry removed them from the tool since I last used it (unlikely).
Even if you did, it's preferable to use it over Kingo/Vroot that both send hardware IDs to China as part of the process. Security and transparency should not be sacrificed for ease of use.
Before you give me the usual line that Kingo doesn't collect anything, I suggest you look on their official Facebook page. They admit they collect various data from your device. Look at the images they posted on 7th November 2013, where they state that they collect hardware IDs and serial numbers.
Also, they were caught modifying open source software for their tool and only admitted that once caught.
Anyway, their tool is nothing but a collection of other people's work passed off as their own and nobody on a development site such as this should be recommending use of software created by bottom feeders like that.
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Yes i believe you. I still posted both methods so people can chose the one they want, and if they want to root it, hey, it's there and it's easy. Personally, I used the second one (which is even more risky than kingo since it's chinese) and nothing happenes to my phone, and I did that back in september 2013.
So for now everyone is safe!

Not working for me on 4.3
It says "Need Root" to download the requisite dependency files then FAILED

Ben Ling said:
Not working for me on 4.3
It says "Need Root" to download the requisite dependency files then FAILED
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Did you try the second method?

The second method will 100% not work either.
There is currently no way to root 4.3 directly without unlocking the bootloader.
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kingvortex said:
The second method will 100% not work either.
There is currently no way to root 4.3 directly without unlocking the bootloader.
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Ah ok sorry then, you will have to unlock the bootloader first!

Perhaps change the thread title to reflect that only 4.2.2 and older is rootable by these methods.
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kingvortex said:
Perhaps change the thread title to reflect that only 4.2.2 and older is rootable by these methods.
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I will put it in red now in the first line of the thread!

Thank for the guide..

aristide1997 said:
Ah ok sorry then, you will have to unlock the bootloader first!
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Not true you can use NUTs method from 2.67 or .569..
But ye... quite the hassle and a one-click is welcome..

Is there a way to root/custom recovery when my usb port is broken ?

theorlyowl said:
Is there a way to root/custom recovery when my usb port is broken ?
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Try using wifi adb.

Aka91 said:
Try using wifi adb.
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Cant get wifi adb to work, the guide says it needs to be connected via usb first. And i cant do that, since my usb port is permanently broken.

Cricket Idol 4 (6055U) bootloader-- easy unlocking?

I just bought this phone from Cricket, and the first thing I do is unlock the dev menu and look at dev options. Imagine my surprise when I see an option to unlock the bootloader! YMMV: select on, enter your pattern/password (if needed), then accept the terms. When I get back to my computer I'll see what kind of trouble I can cause...

MAC10M1 said:
I just bought this phone from Cricket, and the first thing I do is unlock the dev menu and look at dev options. Imagine my surprise when I see an option to unlock the bootloader! YMMV: select on, enter your pattern/password (if needed), then accept the terms. When I get back to my computer I'll see what kind of trouble I can cause...
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So what's the Update, was you able to do anything (root or custom recovery… etc)?
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adeptustech said:
So what's the Update, was you able to do anything (root or custom recoveryâ?¦ etc)?
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I have done the same thing with my boot loader. Unfortunately I have no idea how to do anything else with it

Do you think if I side loaded the TWRP I would be okay? I'm not sure how I would reverse it if it didnt work.

kireflow90 said:
Do you think if I side loaded the TWRP I would be okay? I'm not sure how I would reverse it if it didnt work.
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We would have to figure out how to back up the original recovery. You could also try the fastboot boot command. That's pretty much a sure way to boot a recovery without messing things up but it has to be in .IMG format to try it.
By any chance has anyone tried the root permission setting found in engineering mode under settings? Dial *#*#2637643#*#* in your dialer to access it

Asadullah said:
We would have to figure out how to back up the original recovery. You could also try the fastboot boot command. That's pretty much a sure way to boot a recovery without messing things up but it has to be in .IMG format to try it.
By any chance has anyone tried the root permission setting found in engineering mode under settings? Dial *#*#2637643#*#* in your dialer to access it
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I didn't even know about that menu. I turned it on the. Turned it off lol

kireflow90 said:
I didn't even know about that menu. I turned it on the. Turned it off lol
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I don't think it does anything I did find a way to turn off ota updates though

has anyone tried root genius?

kireflow90 said:
has anyone tried root genius?
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I will if you link me to it and it's free.
On a side note for any potential developers there are several open source projects to read write to the Qualcomm devices on github I'll link em after work. And I have the Qualcomm signing keys they use if that'll help

Asadullah said:
I will if you link me to it and it's free.
On a side note for any potential developers there are several open source projects to read write to the Qualcomm devices on github I'll link em after work. And I have the Qualcomm signing keys they use if that'll help
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http://rootgenius.com/

kireflow90 said:
http://rootgenius.com/
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It doesn't work

How did you unlock the bootloader? What do I need to do? I think I can find a way to root of my bootloader is unlocked. And also I am working on porting Ubuntu touch (and maybe tizen) to this device

https://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-4s/how-to/6055u-root-method-t3598947
Heres a link to the thread that goes over rooting the 60555u. Its kind of simple if you have some patience, and on page 5 i made a short guide on what i did to get it working. Check it out and get your phone rooted.

Do you think there might be a root for Alcatel idol 5 cricket?

Is the cricket idol 5 in sugar? If so, the same could pry be done that was done to the idol 4

alcatel idol 4 (6055u) carrier cricket
hi sir need help after unlock phone call not working LTE internet work

fazzy2010 said:
hi sir need help after unlock phone call not working LTE internet work
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What software you running? I'm on 6055U with Cricket as well. I'm using CricketRom

Booloader codes available now !

Good news. You can now get your bootloader code without waiting 14 days. Just buy it with DC-Unlocker here : https://www.dc-unlocker.com/

So you are basically paying for a software to get you the code and uninstall it...

bossei said:
So you are basically paying for a software to get you the code and uninstall it...
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I prefer to pay 4$ and get my code rapidly without waiting 14 days and write emails in Chinese.

evenshop said:
I prefer to pay 4$ and get my code rapidly without waiting 14 days and write emails in Chinese.
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Can't be mad at that!! ?

might be missing something here...I'll post on the dc-unlocker website in just a sec but...I paid and the program works....forgive my noobness in advanced.
I have my bootloader code...where do I go to unlock?

CaptynJaneway said:
might be missing something here...I'll post on the dc-unlocker website in just a sec but...I paid and the program works....forgive my noobness in advanced.
I have my bootloader code...where do I go to unlock?
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You have to put your device in bootloader mode (switch it off, plug it to your computer, and press Power + Volume down at the same time). Once you're in DL mode, enter the command "fastoot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxx" xxxx = your code.
Before you do this, enable "OEM unlocking" in Developer options.

evenshop said:
You have to put your device in bootloader mode (switch it off, plug it to your computer, and press Power + Volume down at the same time). Once you're in DL mode, enter the command "fastoot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxx" xxxx = your code.
Before you do this, enable "OEM unlocking" in Developer options.
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So by following above process and bootloader unlocked means you're rooted? (sorry for the dumb question, I am not an expert)

vipivj said:
So by following above process and bootloader unlocked means you're rooted? (sorry for the dumb question, I am not an expert)
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No by following that process you will have an unlocked bootloader enabling you to install custom recovery and then root. Follow this thread and the instructions for unlocking your bootloader, installing TWRP, and then rooting your phone. Please read the first post thoroughly and then proceed with everything https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3515617
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evenshop said:
You have to put your device in bootloader mode (switch it off, plug it to your computer, and press Power + Volume down at the same time). Once you're in DL mode, enter the command "fastoot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxx" xxxx = your code.
Before you do this, enable "OEM unlocking" in Developer options.
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I can seem to find the OEM unlocking" in developer options I've seen it before in other phones...but..not sure..
*** update***
Did the fastboot/adb stuff..worked like a charm!!! now to figure out to get the euro version firmware!

CaptynJaneway said:
I can seem to find the OEM unlocking" in developer options I've seen it before in other phones...but..not sure..
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Screenshot please.
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Try anyway

Confused with how to order this thing. It talks about credits?? Also is the program a Windows program? Only?

Is the program compatible with MHA-L29? I can see the MHA-L29B on the website, but I would like to know if it will work for mine. I mainly am concerned with the relocked to locked option of the program

15 EUR

Tigas001 said:
Is the program compatible with MHA-L29? I can see the MHA-L29B on the website, but I would like to know if it will work for mine. I mainly am concerned with the relocked to locked option of the program
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from my past experience with them, you do not need to use their software, once you have the unlock code you are good to go.
fastboot oem unlock ########################
etc etc

No no no i found a solution
bossei said:
So you are basically paying for a software to get you the code and uninstall it...
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I have a chinese model and i just got my UNLOCKING CODE OF MATE MHA-AL00
Now follow all steps and your code is guranteed
1. First and foremost go to your phone (MATE 9) then select HUAWEI ID FROM SETTINGS
2. Scroll down and log out
3. log in again and if you actually bought your device from CHINA AND IT'S A CHINESE FIRMWARE WHICH IS MHA-AL00 then AUTOMATICALLY THE PHONE WOULD choose CHINA for you to register
4. Completely register and completer your personal INFO place a picture and all that jibberish FILL EVERTHING except the chinese location that can be left on NOT SET
5. If you can enable GOLD MEMBERSHIP do so
6. After successful registration with a different email to your huawei id CHINA then wait 14 days and go back to this EMUI UNLOCK WEBSITE
7. Follow all instructions and make sure you select STARTING WITH EMUI 5.. dont choose BEFORE EMUI 5
8. fill all information and after 14 days you should get an unlock code BUT MAKE SURE almost everyday you just scroll to your phone settings and activate HICLOUD TOO AND OCAASIONALLY VISIT HUAWEI ID FROM YOUR PHONE DURING THAT PERIOD OF THE 14DAYS

kipsyprince said:
I have a chinese model and i just got my UNLOCKING CODE OF MATE MHA-AL00
Now follow all steps and your code is guranteed
1. First and foremost go to your phone (MATE 9) then select HUAWEI ID FROM SETTINGS
2. Scroll down and log out
3. log in again and if you actually bought your device from CHINA AND IT'S A CHINESE FIRMWARE WHICH IS MHA-AL00 then AUTOMATICALLY THE PHONE WOULD choose CHINA for you to register
4. Completely register and completer your personal INFO place a picture and all that jibberish FILL EVERTHING except the chinese location that can be left on NOT SET
5. If you can enable GOLD MEMBERSHIP do so
6. After successful registration with a different email to your huawei id CHINA then wait 14 days and go back to this EMUI UNLOCK WEBSITE
7. Follow all instructions and make sure you select STARTING WITH EMUI 5.. dont choose BEFORE EMUI 5
8. fill all information and after 14 days you should get an unlock code BUT MAKE SURE almost everyday you just scroll to your phone settings and activate HICLOUD TOO AND OCAASIONALLY VISIT HUAWEI ID FROM YOUR PHONE DURING THAT PERIOD OF THE 14DAYS
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Soooooo that's 30 days
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evenshop said:
Good news. You can now get your bootloader code without waiting 14 days. Just buy it with DC-Unlocker here : https://www.dc-unlocker.com/
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Does this works with the Chinese version?
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DKM119 said:
Soooooo that's 30 days
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i bought my phone since Novemebr i just unclocked it this January after i found out how to do it so 30 days is nothing
and again its just 14 days

Try this https://www.emui.com/plugin.php?id=unlock

gm007 said:
Try this https://www.emui.com/plugin.php?id=unlock
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I tried and got my code immediately after login using my Huawei ID and enter my phone details ! It's FREE . Thanks

How To Install Android Q Beta 3 Before The June Enrollment Date

As most of you know if you try to enroll your 3A device into the Preview Program, it will not show up and will see that Google is preventing them until June. However you can still install the official build directly from Google now which includes the May 5th, 2019 Security Patch.
Don't use the Factory image, as a lot of people are taking advantage of carrier specific promotions, most of these devices cannot yet be OEM Unlocked until they are SIM unlocked. So you will not be able to install the Factory Image unless that condition is met.
You can Sideload the OTA.
Keep in mind you will be installing Beta software on your device and doing so at your own risk.
I will be writing this guide in the perspective for someone who has never installed a custom rom or used ADB before on a PC.
Ensure your device is setup and you can access the home screen.
Swipe down from the top to access the settings menu.
Scroll down to and click "About Phone."
Scroll to "Build Number", tap on it 6 times in a row until it says developer options enabled.
Click back in the setting menu.
Click on "System"
Click the "Advanced" Dropdown.
Click "Developer Options"
Scroll down to "USB Debugging" and enable it, accept the warning.
Download the "SDK Platform Tools" from here: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
Unzip them to a folder on your desktop.
Download the latest "Full OTA Image" from here: https://developer.android.com/preview/download-ota (3A Files were removed, I have mirrored the non-XL OTA, but I don't have the XL)
Pixel 3A: sargo-ota-qpp3.190404.015-dde326a4.zip (https://mega.nz/#!iWhFXaIL!O0fIHTWivEZR8My9q2C9AtEVO7uxJIPQIf51sKUFrTc)
Pixel 3A XL: bonito-ota-qpp3.190404.015-d4e9922f.zip (No current mirror)
Move that ZIP file into the Platform Tools folder on your desktop, do not unzip it.
Connect your Pixel to your PC via the USB A to C cable, the driver should automatically install.
A popup will appear on your pixel to grant debugging access to the connected computer, allow it.
Open the "Platform Tools" folder on your desktop, click the file explorer bar where it says "This PC>..." and type "CMD" and click enter, it will open the command prompt with access to that folder.
Enter the following command
Code:
adb reboot recovery
The phone will reboot, when it goes to a screen with the android mascot and exclamation mark hold the power button and click volume up this will access the recovery menu.
Select "Apply update from ADB." and hit the power button to choose it.
Enter this command into command prompt on the PC
Pixel 3A:
Code:
adb sideload sargo-ota-qpp3.190404.015-dde326a4.zip
Pixel 3A XL:
Code:
adb sideload bonito-ota-qpp3.190404.015-d4e9922f.zip
It will take a couple minutes, once done hit "Reboot System Now"
Congratulations, you are now on the official Android Q Beta 3 software for Pixel 3A!

Thanks for the mirror

I've been around this place for a while, but the Pixels have been a bit tricky. Just to clarify, the only prerequisite to flash is to be OEM unlocked?
I've never sideloaded like this, especially with the default bootloader/recovery.
Lastly, can we revert back if need be?

stevew84 said:
I've been around this place for a while, but the Pixels have been a bit tricky. Just to clarify, the only prerequisite to flash is to be OEM unlocked?
I've never sideloaded like this, especially with the default bootloader/recovery.
Lastly, can we revert back if need be?
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If you want to flash the Factory Image than you need to be OEM Unlocked.
If you're not you can Sideload the OTA via the method in the main post.
I've updated the main post with a mirror for the 3A OTA: https://mega.nz/#!iWhFXaIL!O0fIHTWivEZR8My9q2C9AtEVO7uxJIPQIf51sKUFrTc

Bulls729 said:
If you want to flash the Factory Image than you need to be OEM Unlocked.
If you're not you can Sideload the OTA via the method in the main post.
I've updated the main post with a mirror for the 3A OTA: https://mega.nz/#!iWhFXaIL!O0fIHTWivEZR8My9q2C9AtEVO7uxJIPQIf51sKUFrTc
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Thanks. Reverting back via same method?

crackedvenom2 said:
Latest version I see is sargo-qpp3.190404.015-factory-29c0085a.zip and I'm getting
E: footer is wrong
Update package verification took 0.1 s (result 1).
E:Signature verification failed
E:error:21
Installation aborted.
Do I have to factory reset or anything? It's been a little bit since I flashed anything but I know I followed the instructions except the version you show isn't on there. Can you make a mirror? Could it possibly be that? The version I'm finding is sargo-qpp3.190404.015-factory-29c0085a.zip
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The file you mentioned is the factory image, which you can't use unless OEM unlocked, you need to sideload the OTA image using those steps, they were removed but heres a mirror: https://mega.nz/#!iWhFXaIL!O0fIHTWivEZR8My9q2C9AtEVO7uxJIPQIf51sKUFrTc

Thank you! I thought I was out of luck, but couldn't complain because by turning in an S8 it's a free pixel.
Now it's a free pixel with Android Q

So confirmed working using the Mega linked OTA and sideload method?

stevew84 said:
So confirmed working using the Mega linked OTA and sideload method?
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I'm sure you'd like another source, but the MEGA mirror is the exact file I downloaded from the Google Dev Page prior to it being removed. I'm just bummed I didn't grab the XL OTA zip.

Bulls729 said:
I'm sure you'd like another source, but the MEGA mirror is the exact file I downloaded from the Google Dev Page prior to it being removed. I'm just bummed I didn't grab the XL OTA zip.
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Oh no I don't care about the source. Just curious if the file itself and the method you provided is working for everyone.
EDIT: Confirmed working.

Bulls729 said:
The file you mentioned is the factory image, which you can't use unless OEM unlocked, you need to sideload the OTA image using those steps, they were removed but heres a mirror: https://mega.nz/#!iWhFXaIL!O0fIHTWivEZR8My9q2C9AtEVO7uxJIPQIf51sKUFrTc
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Yes thank you. I had edited the post once I saw you provided mirrors

Just out of curiosity, is anyone keeping track of 'known' bugs? I think it should be an edit attached to these kinds of posts if there are any major ones only one I know of so far is listed below:
-Samsung Wearable (does not open at all or communicate with watch)

Vonsk said:
Just out of curiosity, is anyone keeping track of 'known' bugs? I think it should be an edit attached to these kinds of posts if there are any major ones only one I know of so far is listed below:
-Samsung Wearable (does not open at all or communicate with watch)
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The Top Issues are listed here: https://developer.android.com/preview/release-notes
you can also file bug reports there as well.
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Bulls729 said:
The Top Issues are listed here: https://developer.android.com/preview/release-notes
you can also file bug reports there as well.
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I followed that link and did not see mention of the bug I just listed, which I did indeed file. I followed up on it and it was actually reported as a duplicate since others have already reported it (which leads me to call it a known issue). The only thing I found was some vague "financial apps might not work as expected" and that's about it.
I know it's hard to ask for here, but things that are lay-user or layperson friendly are SUPER NICE. Just calling out that Samsung Wearable literally doesn't work at all right now I think is nice for people to know going into it. *shrug*

It is still possible to find the original images for both 3a devices on the "Downloads for Pixel" page on the android developer website, the forum won't let me post the link.

ClawMacaw said:
It is still possible to find the original images for both 3a devices on the "Downloads for Pixel" page on the android developer website, the forum won't let me post the link.
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Yes the Factory images are and have still been up, but these are only useful to those who have a device that is OEM Unlocked. A good amount of people took advantage of the T-Mobile $400 credit trade in. And those devices are not able to be OEM Unlocked until they get a SIM unlock, while silly they tied the SIM Unlock status to the OEM Unlock ability. So for those with OEM Locked phones they can only use the side-load procedure wit an OTA zip which have been removed.
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Yes the Factory images are and have still been up, but these are only useful to those who have a device that is OEM Unlocked. A good amount of people took advantage of the T-Mobile $400 credit trade in. And those devices are not able to be OEM Unlocked until they get a SIM unlock, while silly they tied the SIM Unlock status to the OEM Unlock ability. So for those with OEM Locked phones they can only use the side-load procedure wit an OTA zip which have been removed.
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I see. How embarrassing, I didn't realize there was a difference between the OTA and the factory images.

CAExempt said:
How would I go about reverting back to Pie? I've downloaded the correct image file for Pie on the Pixel 3a (non XL)
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If you have a device that is able to be OEM Unlocked you can restore using the Factory Image. If not you can go to this reddit link which shows information to context Pixel Support to revert your device.
https://reddit.com/r/android_beta/comments/bpjxhb/pixel_3axl_and_android_beta/

Bulls729 said:
Yes the Factory images are and have still been up, but these are only useful to those who have a device that is OEM Unlocked. A good amount of people took advantage of the T-Mobile $400 credit trade in. And those devices are not able to be OEM Unlocked until they get a SIM unlock, while silly they tied the SIM Unlock status to the OEM Unlock ability. So for those with OEM Locked phones they can only use the side-load procedure wit an OTA zip which have been removed.
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The other problem is that when you unlock bootloader, you don't pass safetynet (so apps like Google pay, boxer, many banking apps, etc won't work at all). You could unlock bootloader, flash Q beta 3 image, then relock bootloader, but unlocking it wipes your phone so you'd need to set up from scratch. Wait for the beta ota and you won't have to wipe to use Q

OTA sideload won't erase data, correct?

Beginner Tutorial - Unlock Bootloader + TWRP + Root

Hi everyone, I just want to share this tutorial for someone like me (NEWBIE, NOOB, BEGINNER, ZERO KNOWLEDGE).
ALL CREDITS TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNER.
PRE-REQUISITES
- Laptop
- Applications, .img files (https://mega.nz/file/igphSCTD#OybJo9t1zwvJ0bdbAcN2BCqxWXAfHdhk3JFB4_5xkVc)
- Your Nubia Phone
ENSURE THAT:
- You installed the application and driver (Minimal ADB and Fastboot & the driver from your Nubia phone).
- You updated your OS in the latest version.
- You UNLOCK the developer option (setting>>about phone>>tap 7x the build number) and you switch ON the OEM unlocking & USB Debugging.
- You approved the RSA request in your RM5G
NUBIA RED MAGIC 5G UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
1. Connect your Nubia in laptop, in your laptop, open Minimal ADB and Fastboot and type the following:
a. adb reboot bootloader
b. fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX659J
c. fastboot flash recovery recovery-TWRP-3.4.1B-0324-NUBIA_REDMAGIC_5G-CN-wzsx150.img
d. fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta_BL_skip.img
e. fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
f. fastboot flash parameter parameter.img
2. Go to your RM5G, select reboot to recovery
3. It will reboot in TWRP twice, in the 2nd reboot it will stay in TWRP, change the language to English and select the keep read only.
4. Go to WIPE option, then select FORMAT DATA, type yes
5. Press home button, then go to REBOOT, select REBOOT to RECOVERY
NUBIA RED MAGIC 5G ROOTING PROCEDURE
6. Go to ADVANCED, below there are list, select INSTALL ROOT.
7. Reboot your RM5G.
At first, my RM5G restart twice, I was afraid that it was bootloop, the 3rd boots, it booted up and its rooted already.
Also, when I first registered my Finger Print, it’s malfunctioning, so I just deleted the OLD FP , register NEW FP and it works like a charm.
Now, I managed to flash the wonderful kernel of @mslezak.
Credits:
@mslezak - for his tutorial,
files we used in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/nu...how-to-unlock-bootloader-redmagic-5g-t4081743
And kernel in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nu...od-kernel-red-magic-5g-simply-source-t4112811
Ibr ALnaQbi - for his video tutorial
And to all who made it successful.

Great job bro !

Note for those that don't know how to enable developer options - go to settings, about phone, click build number 7x. It should take you right to the Developer Options menu. Nice clear concise guide by the way! Glad someone wrote a simpler one than the one I wrote initially, only so many hours in the day.

mslezak said:
Note for those that don't know how to enable developer options - go to settings, about phone, click build number 7x. It should take you right to the Developer Options menu. Nice clear concise guide by the way! Glad someone wrote a simpler one than the one I wrote initially, only so many hours in the day.
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Thanks for mentioning the dev. option. All credit to all of you guys who made this possible.

I've been trying for days to download the MEGA zip, but no matter what I do it always stays on 0% and gives me an error. I tried on different browsers, on different computers, and using the desktop app, I even tried with the mobile app with no luck. Could someone please share a mirror or another link, please?

Nevermind, I was finally able to download the file, my solution was to use chrome instead of firefox and close every window except the mega one... I left it like that for a couple of hours and it finally downloaded it.

Possibly a stupid question, but are there any downsides to this other than the risk of bricking?

samussamus1 said:
Possibly a stupid question, but are there any downsides to this other than the risk of bricking?
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If you follow the tutorial, there will be no problem even soft brick.

luis7654 said:
Nevermind, I was finally able to download the file, my solution was to use chrome instead of firefox and close every window except the mega one... I left it like that for a couple of hours and it finally downloaded it.
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Its a normal troubleshooting, if its not working to other browser, try another one, great to hear that you managed, happy rooting.

CaLix25 said:
If you follow the tutorial, there will be no problem even soft brick.
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Thanks but this isn't what I meant, I was thinking more so of apps not working due to root detection. Banking apps or others?
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samussamus1 said:
Thanks but this isn't what I meant, I was thinking more so of apps not working due to root detection. Banking apps or others?
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You can hide the Magisk (setting/select the apps/then hide magisk) so it will not detect that you are rooted.

CaLix25 said:
You can hide the Magisk (setting/select the apps/then hide magisk) so it will not detect that you are rooted.
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Brilliant, thank you!
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Hi,
2 questions. First of all, does this method work for all of the 5G phones? As in the European version etc. And second of all, will the phone brick if you update it via OTA, or do we need to do this method every time?

Noahesbjerg said:
Hi,
2 questions. First of all, does this method work for all of the 5G phones? As in the European version etc. And second of all, will the phone brick if you update it via OTA, or do we need to do this method every time?
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Hi,
1. Yes its applicable for all version.
2. Yes it will brick your phone when updating via OTA

you can take a screen for hide magisk for app (Root) because I can't find it.
and still no solution to recover the fingerprint reader? thank you

cyberpunkfw1983 said:
you can take a screen for hide magisk for app (Root) because I can't find it.
and still no solution to recover the fingerprint reader? thank you
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Hi, see attached. You have to rename the Magisk after selecting in pic. # 1.
You can find the FP calibration procedure here in XDA.

Ty ?

Hi Guys, first of all thanks for awesome tutorial. Got it rooted and enjoying the perks. However, some issues do exist. 1. The phone has detected a new update v4.09. Will the root be deactivated if I update the system? Second question, my banking app is detecting the root and does not want to start. I did set magisk manager to hide it from the app and restarted the phone even, but no luck the app still sees the root. Any solution for it? Thanks all

hello I would like to know how to put it back original? bootloader, Root ... thank you

Zigi86 said:
Hi Guys, first of all thanks for awesome tutorial. Got it rooted and enjoying the perks. However, some issues do exist. 1. The phone has detected a new update v4.09. Will the root be deactivated if I update the system? Second question, my banking app is detecting the root and does not want to start. I did set magisk manager to hide it from the app and restarted the phone even, but no luck the app still sees the root. Any solution for it? Thanks all
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1. If you updated your RM5G before rooting, its bug, ignore it.
2. Mine is working as i showed in the photo above (ANB)