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[GUIDE]Booloader Unlocking (And Locking)

Unlocking And Locking your Bootloader can result to a hard bricked device
I will not held responsible for any damage done to your phone by using this guide.
This guide is for XPERIA SP!!!​
Always backup your TA partition so you have your original DRM Keys!!!! Link Below​
Most of this guide is written by me BUT I GOT MANY STEPS AND LINK FROM DOOMLORDS ORIGINAL BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING TUTORIAL
LINK TO DOOMLORDS TUTORIAL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354721
So lets get started!!!
What you will need :
Check if you have :
1)If you're on windows 8 check the drivers using this guide (Link Found Below)
2)Check your IME code by dialling *#06# . Keep the numbers not the dashes.
3)Check if you CAN unlock your Bootloader
First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
Software you will need:
1)Flashtool (Download Section)
2)Fastboot Package By Doomlord (Download Section)
3)FlashTool Xperia Driver Pack to isntall adb and fastboot drivers (Download Section)
Hardwareyou will need:
1)Usb Cable to connect your phone to your PC
2)A Windows PC
To install fastboot drivers :
1)Shut down your phone
2)Press and hold Volume Up button
3)Connect USB cable (While pressing volume up button)
4)Fastboot drivers will iunstall
5)After Fastboot drivers have been installed disconnect your phone and power it up
To Begin Unlocking your Bootloader
1)Go to Sony's official site and read the instructions carefully (Link Found Below)
2)Click Start Unlocking the bootloader at the bottom of the page listed in step 1
3)In the end of the page you are now click Continue
4)Accept all the confirmation prompts till you get to a page where you need to fill out info
5)Fill your IMEI (without the dashes) if the IMEI you wrote down is longer by one digit (16 instead of 15) exclude the last digit
6)Fill your name and E-Mail (Put your real email address !!!!)
7)Within minutes you will recieve and Email containing a VITAL KEY!!!! (Save the key so you always have acces to it when you need it.)
8)Extrack fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open the fastboot folder
9)Hold SHIFT and right click the background of the folder
10)Click "Open command window here'
11)Power down your phone.
12)While holding the Volume UP button connect it to your PC via USB (Fastboot Mode)
13)In the CMD window you opened in Step 10 write the following command
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
14)If you get back a value from it (it will send back 0.5) the phone is ready
15)Your device now has an unlocked bootloader.
Relocking
You can now relock your Bootloader using FlashTool.
Steps :
1) Open FlashTool and press the BLU Button
2)Power Down your device
3)While pressing Volume DOWN key connect your USB cable (Flashmode)
4)A window will open and you can press Relock
5)After that disconnect and Power the device On
Link Section​
Sony's Site Regarding Bootloader unlocking : http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ sony
Windows 8 Guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/tutorial-xperia-z-zl-bootloader-t2153261/post38878089#post38878089"]http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/tutorial-xperia-z-zl-bootloader-t2153261/post38878089#post38878089[/URL]
TA Partition Backup : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598&highlight=ta
Donwnload Section​
Fastboot package By Doomlord: http://doomlord.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=YWRiX2Zhc3Rib290
Flashtool Xperia Driver Pack By Doomlord : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
(ONLY FOR WINDOWS COMPUTERS)
Flashtool :http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
ORIGINAL GUIDE BY DOOMLORD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354721
Thanks to Doomlord for his original tutorial.

Why on earth would tou rewrite the same guide from @DooMLoRD ?
This doesn't make sense...

A member commented and said that he would like a bootloader unlocking guide so....
Sent from my C5303 using xda app-developers app

[Guide] Safe bootloader unlock, restore DRM, custom recovery, root, bootloader relock

** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEV AND THIS IS MY HOBBY. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY IF THIS BREAKS YOUR DEVICE **​
The following is tested on model E6553. This may work for the dual sim model too but I have not verified it. Do not flash the ftf and kernel files intended for one model onto another.​
I am not taking credit for any of the tools and kernels here. They are all developed by others. I am only telling you how to use them.
Credits: @zxz0O0, @tobias.waldvogel
0- Prerequisites
You need to have a functioning installation of adb and fastboot tools. You need to have proper Sony drivers installed on your PC to detect your phone when it is connected to the PC. You should be able to flash an ftf file using flashtool. If any of these sound unfamiliar to you, stop reading, go learn about them, and then come back.
1- How to unlock your bootloader without losing the DRM keys
Sony has designed this phone such that if you unlock your bootloader you lose your TA partition PERMANENTLY which includes some of the Xperia features and licenses that have to do with image processing etc. forever. You will also no longer receive OTAs. So in theory, without a copy of this TA partition (which is unique to each device and cannot be copied over from another) unlocking the bootloader results in an irreversible loss of some of your phone's features. Relocking the bootloader will not bring them back.
A hack exists that allows you to backup the TA partition before you unlock the bootloader. This backup will make the process completely reversible so if you ever need to send the tablet to Sony for repair or just want to return it to its original state you have a way. Follow these instructions carefully:
1.0- Before you begin keep in mind that this procedure, especially the unlocking step, completely erases your tablet. Disable myXperia and remove your google account before proceeding. The following will likely not work well with encryption.
1.1- Start by clean flashing any 28.0.A.8.266 firmware, For this tutorial I used the Customized NL ftf that you can get from here.
1.2- Enter service Mode by dialing *#*#7378423#*#* -> Service info -> configuration, and make sure the device is unlockable.
Also check -> Service Tests -> Security and you will see a bunch of "active" and "OK" attributes. You can take screenshots for your reference.
1.3- Turn on usb debugging mode on your phone.
1.4- Download iovyroot zip v0.4 or higher from here.
1.5- Unzip this zip file into a folder of your choice and open a command terminal there.
1.6- Connect the phone which is now in USB debugging mode to your PC and answer yes when the phone asks to authorize the PC to access it in USB debugging mode. You can check that the PC indeed sees the phone by running this command
Code:
adb devices
1.7- Run the following command:
Code:
tabackup
1.8- VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure the command completes with no errors. If all goes well you will have a file with a name like TA-05052016.img (the name may be different for you) with a size of 2MB in your folder.
1.9- Save this file in a very safe place. Save it on your hard disk, AND email it to yourself, AND put it on your google drive. If you lose this file you can never reverse the bootloader unlocking process.
1.10- Reboot the device.
1.11- Now you can unlock the bootloader. Follow the instructions at Sony's official website at http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader Also save your unlock code that you obtain in this step somewhere. You may need it some day.
1.12- Reboot the device and it will briefly enter recovery and then start the phone initial setup.
1.13- (Optional) you can easily verify that your bootloader is unlocked by entering the fastboot mode, obtaining any boot image, and running the following command to boot your tablet with that image:
Code:
fastboot boot boot.img
1.14- (Optional) you can see that the DRM keys are erased from your tablet by repeating step 1.2 but this time you will see a bunch of errors under Service Tests -> Security.
1.15- As a side effect of unlocking the bootloader you lose the ability to receive OTA updates. Clean flash a Marshmallow ftf to continue. For this tutorial I used Marshmallow 6.0 E6553_Customized HK_1294-9654_32.1.A.1.185_R7C (the latest firmware at the time of this writing.)
2- How to emulate DRM keys and/or root and/or add recovery after unlocking the bootloader.
A hack exists that can emulate the DRM keys:
2.1- Extract the boot image from the 32.1.A.1.185 marshmallow ftf that you installed in step 1.15. Here are the steps to take:Open the ftf file with 7-zip or any zip program that you have at your disposal
Look for a file called kernel.sin and extract it.
Start flashtool and from Tools menu choose Sin Editor.
Select the kernel.sin that you extracted in the previous step and hit Extract data.
Flashtool will create a file called kernel.elf which you will use in the next step.​2.2- Download rootkernel_v4.42_Windows_Linux.zip (or a higher version) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605 and unzip it in a folder of your choice.
2.3- Copy the kernel.elf that you got in step 2.1 to this folder. If you want root, follow this guide through to section 5 place SuperSU 2.71 (or higher) in this folder as well. Make sure the name of the SuperSU zip starts with letters "SuperSU". The latest SuperSU can be obtained from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133 (The rootkernel tool has a bug in its built-in SuperSU integration. See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67485478&postcount=838)
2.4- Open a command terminal in this folder and run the rootkernel script. Your command should look similar to this:
Code:
rootkernel.cmd kernel.elf boot-patched.img
When prompted, answer as follows:- Sony RIC is enabled. Disable? [Y/n] Y (if you want root plus write access)
- Install TWRP recovery? [Y/n] Y (if you want to have recovery)
- Install busybox? [Y/n] Y (if you want busybox. It is very useful)
- Found SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip. Install? [Y/n] Y (if you want root)
- Install DRM fix? [Y/n] Y (if you want DRM emulation)​This will create a new kernel image called boot-patched.img which you will now flash on your phone.
2.5- Boot the phone in the fastboot mode and flash your patched image using the following fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot-patched.img
2.6- (Optional) You can reboot the phone and see that the DRM keys are indeed retrieved by repeating step 1.2. You can also open settings -> display, and look under Image Enhancement. If the DRM emulation is successful you will see this.
3- How to flash a custom or stock kernel
3.0- If you have already flashed the patched kernel in part 2 you will skip this part.
3.1- Whether you want to use a custom kernel or stock, and whether you have done the DRM patch described above or not, to flash a boot image (i.e. kernel) on your phone you need to restart the tablet in fastboot mode.
3.2- To flash the kernel use this command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot [I]name_of_your_kernel[/I]
You will replace name_of_your_kernel with whatever your kernel is called (e.g. boot.img, kernel.elf, etc.)
4- How to add and use recovery
4.1- Recovery is added to your kernel in step 2.4.
4.2- To enter recovery reboot the phone and touch the volume up key when the LED turns yellow during the boot splash screen.
5- How to root
5.1- Place SuperSU 2.71 zip (or higher) on the phone's sdcard. The latest SuperSU can be obtained from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
5.2- Reboot to recovery and flash the zip file.
6- How to relock bootloader and return it to original factory state
6.0- To relock the bootloader along with restoring the DRM keys the phone must have unmodified stock firmware.
6.1- Repeat step 1.1
6.2- Repeat steps 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5
6.3- Copy the TA backup image that you had obtained in section 1 in the iovyroot folder and use the tarestore command to flash the TA partition back onto the phone. The command will look similar to this:
Code:
tarestore TA-05052016.img
Make sure the command completes with no error. If it fails the first time try again. Reboot the phone. Your bootloader is now locked and your DRM keys restored.
6.4- (Optional) You can verify that you are back to the original locked state by repeating step 1.2.

Whoa Great
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najoor said:
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEV AND THIS IS MY HOBBY. I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY IF THIS BREAKS YOUR DEVICE **​The following is tested on model E6553. This may work for the dual sim model too but I have not verified it. Do not flash the ftf and kernel files intended for one model onto another.​I am not taking credit for any of the tools and kernels here. They are all developed by others. I am only telling you how to use them.
Credits: @zxz0O0, @tobias.waldvogel
0- Prerequisites
You need to have a functioning installation of adb and fastboot tools. You need to have proper Sony drivers installed on your PC to detect your phone when it is connected to the PC. You should be able to flash an ftf file using flashtool. If any of these sound unfamiliar to you, stop reading, go learn about them, and then come back.
1- How to unlock your bootloader without losing the DRM keys
Sony has designed this phone such that if you unlock your bootloader you lose your TA partition PERMANENTLY which includes some of the Xperia features and licenses that have to do with image processing etc. forever. You will also no longer receive OTAs. So in theory, without a copy of this TA partition (which is unique to each device and cannot be copied over from another) unlocking the bootloader results in an irreversible loss of some of your phone's features. Relocking the bootloader will not bring them back.
A hack exists that allows you to backup the TA partition before you unlock the bootloader. This backup will make the process completely reversible so if you ever need to send the tablet to Sony for repair or just want to return it to its original state you have a way. Follow these instructions carefully:
1.0- Before you begin keep in mind that this procedure, especially the unlocking step, completely erases your tablet. Disable myXperia and remove your google account before proceeding. The following will likely not work well with encryption.
1.1- Start by clean flashing any 28.0.A.8.266 firmware, For this tutorial I used the UK Generic ftf that you can get from here.
1.2- Enter service Mode by dialing *#*#7378423#*#* -> Service info -> configuration, and make sure the device is unlockable.
Also check -> Service Tests -> Security and you will see a bunch of "active" and "OK" attributes. You can take screenshots for your reference.
1.3- Turn on usb debugging mode on your phone.
1.4- Download iovyroot zip v0.4 or higher from here.
1.5- Unzip this zip file into a folder of your choice and open a command terminal there.
1.6- Connect the phone which is now in USB debugging mode to your PC and answer yes when the phone asks to authorize the PC to access it in USB debugging mode. You can check that the PC indeed sees the phone by running this command
Code:
adb devices
1.7- Run the following command:
Code:
tabackup
1.8- VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure the command completes with no errors. If all goes well you will have a file with a name like TA-05052016.img (the name may be different for you) with a size of 2MB in your folder.
1.9- Save this file in a very safe place. Save it on your hard disk, AND email it to yourself, AND put it on your google drive. If you lose this file you can never reverse the bootloader unlocking process.
1.10- Reboot the device.
1.11- Now you can unlock the bootloader. Follow the instructions at Sony's official website at http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader Also save your unlock code that you obtain in this step somewhere. You may need it some day.
1.12- Reboot the device and it will briefly enter recovery and then start the phone initial setup.
1.13- (Optional) you can easily verify that your bootloader is unlocked by entering the fastboot mode, obtaining any boot image, and running the following command to boot your tablet with that image:
Code:
fastboot boot boot.img
1.14- (Optional) you can see that the DRM keys are erased from your tablet by repeating step 1.2 but this time you will see a bunch of errors under Service Tests -> Security.
1.15- As a side effect of unlocking the bootloader you lose the ability to receive OTA updates. Clean flash a Marshmallow ftf to continue. For this tutorial I used Marshmallow 6.0 E6553_Customized HK_1294-9654_32.1.A.1.185_R7C (the latest firmware at the time of this writing.)
2- How to emulate DRM keys and/or root and/or add recovery after unlocking the bootloader.
A hack exists that can emulate the DRM keys:
2.1- Extract the boot image from the 32.1.A.1.185 marshmallow ftf that you installed in step 1.15. Here are the steps to take:
Open the ftf file with 7-zip or any zip program that you have at your disposal
Look for a file called kernel.sin and extract it.
Start flashtool and from Tools menu choose Sin Editor.
Select the kernel.sin that you extracted in the previous step and hit Extract data.
Flashtool will create a file called kernel.elf which you will use in the next step.​2.2- Download rootkernel_v4.42_Windows_Linux.zip (or a higher version) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605 and unzip it in a folder of your choice.
2.3- Copy the kernel.elf that you got in step 2.1 to this folder. If you want root, place SuperSU 2.71 (or higher) in this folder as well. Make sure the name of the SuperSU zip starts with letters "SuperSU". The latest SuperSU can be obtained from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
2.4- Open a command terminal in this folder and run the rootkernel script. Your command should look similar to this:
Code:
rootkernel.cmd kernel.elf boot-patched.img
When prompted, answer as follows:
- Sony RIC is enabled. Disable? [Y/n] Y (if you want root plus write access)
- Install TWRP recovery? [Y/n] Y (if you want to have recovery)
- Install busybox? [Y/n] Y (if you want busybox. It is very useful)
- Found SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip. Install? [Y/n] Y (if you want root)
- Install DRM fix? [Y/n] Y (if you want DRM emulation)​This will create a new kernel image called boot-patched.img which you will now flash on your phone.
2.5- Boot the phone in the fastboot mode and flash your patched image using the following fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot-patched.img
2.6- (Optional) You can reboot the phone and see that the DRM keys are indeed retrieved by repeating step 1.2. You can also open settings -> display, and look under Image Enhancement. If the DRM emulation is successful you will see this.
3- How to flash a custom or stock kernel
3.0- If you have already flashed the patched kernel in part 2 you will skip this part.
3.1- Whether you want to use a custom kernel or stock, and whether you have done the DRM patch described above or not, to flash a boot image (i.e. kernel) on your phone you need to restart the tablet in fastboot mode.
3.2- To flash the kernel use this command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot [I]name_of_your_kernel[/I]
You will replace name_of_your_kernel with whatever your kernel is called (e.g. boot.img, kernel.elf, etc.)
4- How to add and use recovery
4.1- Recovery is added to your kernel in step 2.4.
4.2- To enter recovery reboot the phone and touch the volume up key when the LED turns yellow during the boot splash screen.
5- How to relock bootloader and return it to original factory state
5.0- To relock the bootloader along with restoring the DRM keys the phone must have unmodified stock firmware.
5.1- Repeat step 1.1
5.2- Repeat steps 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5
5.3- Copy the TA backup image that you had obtained in section 1 in the iovyroot folder and use the tarestore command to flash the TA partition back onto the phone. The command will look similar to this:
Code:
tarestore TA-05052016.img
Make sure the command completes with no error. If it fails the first time try again. Reboot the phone. Your bootloader is now locked and your DRM keys restored.
5.4- (Optional) You can verify that you are back to the original locked state by repeating step 1.2.
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Very usefull step by step guide.. But is there is any method to root phone without unlocking Bl? Quite curious to know from you.

arokososoo said:
Whoa Great
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Very usefull step by step guide.. But is there is any method to root phone without unlocking Bl? Quite curious to know from you.
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Not yet, atleast for my Dual SIM Version.

njaya95 said:
Not yet, atleast for my Dual SIM Version.
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So you mean there is a way to root single sim version without unlocking BL?

Thanks ú so much! this is well writen, i will try this when i get the time to do a fresh install. Cheers mate

@arokososoo
Please, in the future never quote long OP and any other long posts. This is very annoying for mobile and desktop users to scroll to the next post. Thanks.
Sent from my Sony E6553 using XDA Labs

I wonder if E6533 can use this guide

Got as far as going to the sony website, there's no mention of phones that can be unlocked there and for some reason Ive got bootloader unlock allowed no, even with a sim free phone and my xperia turned off.....bummer

Stoneybridge said:
Got as far as going to the sony website, there's no mention of phones that can be unlocked there and for some reason Ive got bootloader unlock allowed no, even with a sim free phone and my xperia turned off.....bummer
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I also unlocked my Z3+, although it wasn't supported. I just picked Z4 Tablet since it is the "nearest" one. Worked Got MM rooted now.

How long did that take on your devices? 1.1- Start by clean flashing any 28.0.A.8.266 firmware, For this tutorial I used the UK Generic ftf that you can get from here.
I am waiting for half an hour now...
Spoiler

Trilliard said:
How long did that take on your devices? 1.1- Start by clean flashing any 28.0.A.8.266 firmware, For this tutorial I used the UK Generic ftf that you can get from here.
I am waiting for half an hour now...
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I can't see your picture, but I assume you have that stucking at modem/system ?
If so, downgrade Flashtool to 0.9.19

Well i got a soft brick, but was able to restore it trough Sony Companion. Here is the picture on another hoster http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160529/gr5fpf8t.png dont know on what point it stuck.
Funfact that two germans writting in english
Edit, big thanks version 0.9.19 worked perfect. Cant understand why the newest one doesnt work
Edit 2: System boots up, but when the setup start the process com.android.phone stops instant and if i hit ok the message comes instantly again after about ten times the phone reboot, i cant do anything else... next repair through sony companion and back to stock german 6.0. I´ll stop try it for today.

Trilliard said:
Well i got a soft brick, but was able to restore it trough Sony Companion. Here is the picture on another hoster http://fs5.directupload.net/images/160529/gr5fpf8t.png dont know on what point it stuck.
Funfact that two germans writting in english
Edit, big thanks version 0.9.19 worked perfect. Cant understand why the newest one doesnt work
Edit 2: System boots up, but when the setup start the process com.android.phone stops instant and if i hit ok the message comes instantly again after about ten times the phone reboot, i cant do anything else... next repair through sony companion and back to stock german 6.0. I´ll stop try it for today.
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Did you forget to wipe?

In a thread i opened in Q&A a user said that even though service info reported bl unlock allowed NO, he managed to unlock it anyways using standard procedure, what do you think?

it seems like Sony RIC is not fully disabled with this patch.

Finally ! Works like a charm in my E6533 (Dual sim) !!! Thanks a lot !!!

Hi thiefxhunter,
How you do this? could you explain us step by step. I like to root my dual sim model.
Thanks.

Hi.. I am stuck in 2.5
My device is unlocked, It is connected in fastboot mode (blue led).
error msg
'Fastboot is not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file'
Please help me in this.
Solved..
Thanks for this post..

Thanks for this guide, it worked like a charm on my E6553 with 32.2.A.0.224

CorzCorry said:
I also unlocked my Z3+, although it wasn't supported. I just picked Z4 Tablet since it is the "nearest" one. Worked Got MM rooted now.
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Can you please explain how did you do that? Thanks

[ROOT] [Xperia X] [STOCK KERNELS] - [LATEST] 34.4.A.2.118 -25-SEPT-2018

DEVICE XPERIA X - PROJECT NAME SUZU - VARIANTS F5121 & F5122 (DUAL)​
WhatsApp Group[PLEASE PM ME] for Xperia X (ENGLISH ONLY) by@hhjadeja007
A BIG THANKS TO @serajr & @sToRm// and ofcourse @tobias.waldvogel
#DETAILED KNOWLEDGE BASE GUIDE FOR XPERIA 2018 MODELS / THANKS TO @DHGE
Similar Noob Version / DrmKeys, TA, unLock & Lock Bootloader (XPERIA XZ) thanks @nathan30
MAGISK GUIDE THANKS TO @Didgeridoohan
and FINALLY @Chippa_a for TWRP 3.2.2
____________________________________________________________
IF YOU KNOW THE BASICS THEN PROCEED BELOW , OTHERWISE R E A D - H E R E
-OREO KERNELS
ROOT DIRECTORY XPERIA X SUZU
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -25-SEPTEMBER-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.118 F5121 & F5122 NEW
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -22-AUGUST-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.107 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -18-JULY-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.97 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -14-JUNE-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.85 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -09-MAY-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.70 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -10-APRIL-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.50 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -15-MARCH-2018 -- 34.4.A.2.32 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -26-FEB-2018 --34.4.A.2.19 F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -06-FEB2018 -- 34.4.A.0.364 F5121 & F5122 - thanks to @Gray47Maxx
-------------------> INSTRUCTIONS <-----------------
1. Paste the following on your sd OR USB OTG AND KEEP IT ASIDE
-DRM-Fix_System_Mode.zip
-Magisk.zip
-FCS_thermal_Xperia_X_V.1.8.zip (optional)
2. FLASH THE LATEST ROM VIA FLASHTOOL , if DURING FLASHING you get script error then
2B. Paste 34.4.fsc from folder1 to [C:\Users\<username>\.flashTool\devices\F51XX] and try TRY flashing again.
3. boot you device in to OREO , enable USB DEBUGGING and Switchoff you device
4. Flash KERNEL " F512X_34.4.A.X.X_CLEAN.img" using FLASHTOOL (fastboot MODE) and unplug device.
5. Paste the " twrp-3.1.1-suzu-2017.08.22.img " (Recovery image) at C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot & name it something simple such as boot.img. CONNECT DEVICE IN FASTBOOT MODE AGAIN & FLASH Recovery via following FASTBOOT command ("fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" & enter. Once Done; remove cable and after few seconds ......
6. press POWER and VOLUME DOWN keys and HOLD until you are taken to TWRP.
6B. TWRP 3.x.x will ask decryption password, click back and DO - THIS - STEP - THANKS TO @Jomoteck
7A. NOW from SDCARD OR USBOTG flash the items in the same sequence given ABOVE ( DRM-Fix_System_Mode.zip / then Magisk.zip)
7B. FLASH - FCS_thermal_Xperia_X_V.1.3.zip (optional) and
8. clear cache / delvik cache and and switch-off device (DO NOT PROMPT INSTALL TWRP)
9. after a while switch on device. first reboot may take a while and you may face bootloop (atleast once)
10. install magisk_5.X.apk (magisk manager withing android)
11. install rootcheck_615.apk and check the Root access. (optional)
ADDITIONAL STEPS I DO
12. INCREASE VOLUME--replace "mixer_paths_wcd9335.xml" file from /system/etc for HIGH VOLUME AND RINGTONE (TAKE BACKUP OF THE ORIGINAL ONE) (I USE FX EXPLORER
13. ENABLE NIGHTLIGHT FILTER
---- first flash given Night_Light.zip via TWRP and reboot, check if the control appears or not, if NOT then
-- Install Given "android-res-night.apk"; then connect device to pc (via usb cable) and ran the following command on "Minimal Adb & Fastboot Window"
Code:
"adb shell cmd overlay enable --user 0 android.res.night"
nightlight will work after you next reboot PREVIEW NIGHTLIGHT
14. SOME MODULES IN MAGISK --- > "UPDATE" -GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES --> OPEN MAGISK--> FLASH MODULES
15 "UPDATE" Magisk manager 5.6x & then "Xperia X UPDATE" ON -Magisk module to 16.x (direct install) --- N O W. R.E.B.O.O.T. ---
-------- REMOVING BLOATWARE-------
----(A)------------SCRIPT METHOD -------------
16A. make sure usb debugging is ON, connect your device via cable to pc and UNZIP GIVEN "v1.8_Xperia_X_Debloat_By_Serajr_Combined.zip" AND RUN THE BAT FILE- ( read the instructions CAREFULLY ( -----READ HERE-------- ) ) ---- it will prompt permission & then superUser Permission. Grant BOTH ----- the device will reboot and ALL THE BLOATWARE WILL BE VOIDED
16B. after reboot you may get app crashing prompt. SWITCH-OFF device
16C. reboot to twrp and again clean cache and Delvik cache and SWITCH-OFF device
16D. reboot and delete "_debloat_backup" folder (size 1.7gb) from /system by using any GOOD ROOT EXPLORER APP ( I use FX Explorer)
16E. Mr @venomxob has cofirmed that by updating SOFTWARE "Xperia X UPDATE" ON -APP in OREO, fixes the annoying App Crash Popups DOWNLOAD HERE
16E. FROM "Developer Options" disable animation affects for speedy performance
----(B)----------MANUAL METHOD--------------
MAKING SYSTEM WRITABLE to REMOVE BLOATWARE / SYSTEM APP
In order to to remove system App and Bloatware you must make /system partition writable
17A .install busybox (run it and install it in system) and then
17B.install terminal, later type these lines ( no CAPS) and enter one by one in #terminal
Code:
su (grant su access)
busybox mount -o rw,remount,rw /system
17C. FOR OREO THIS BUSYBOX WORKED FOR ME - CLICK HERE
17D. SYSTEM APP UNINSTALLER WORKED FOR ME ON BOTH NOUGAT & OREO CLICK HERE
17E. I PREFER FREEZING SOME CORE SONY APPS WITH THIS APP CLICK HERE
SOME VALUE ADDING APPS I USE
1. YMUSIC ( MP3 Player/downloader for YOUTUBE) CLICK HERE
2. BROMITE (PowerFul Fast Chrome Browser without Tracking ) CLICK HERE
3. LATEST XPERIA HOME APP (3D TOUCH) CLICK HERE
4. OGYOUTUBE (modded Youtube player) CLICK HERE
5. ADBLOCKER (Adaway) CLICK HERE
<_______________________________________________________________________________________________________>
-NOUGAT KERNELS
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -06DEC2017--34.3.A.0.252 - F5121 & F5122Best Build
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -09NOV2017--34.3.A.0.244 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -04OCT2017 -- 34.3.A.0.238 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -08SEP2017-- 34.3.A.0.228 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -08AUG2017- 34.3.A.0.217 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -12JULY2017 -- 34.3.A.0.206 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -23JUNE2017 -- 34.3.A.0.194 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -11MAY2017 -- 34.2.A.2.69 - F5121 & F5122
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -22APR2017 -- 34.2.A.2.27 - F5121 & F5122
GENERAL METHOD (NOUGAT KERNELS)
34.2.A.2.27 / 34.2.A.2.69 / 34.3.A.0.194 / 34.3.A.0.206
34.3.A.0.217 / 34.3.A.0.228 / 34.3.A.0.244/ 34.3.A.0.238
& 34.3.A.0.252
The Process of Flashing these Nougat Kernels and Obtaining Root Access for is SAME as Described ABOVE (for Oreo Kernels) EXCEPT FOLLOWING TWO THINGS
1. DO NOT FLASH "DRM-Fix_System_Mode.zip"
2. FLASH THE bloatware removal script, [v1.8_Xperia_X_Debloat_By_Serajr_Combined.zip], IT works just fine on Nougat.
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- MARSHMALLOW KERNELS
"Xperia X UPDATE" ON -29APR2016 -- 34.0.A.1.264 (GENERIC & NORDIC) - F5121 & F5122
METHOD ( MARSHMALLOW KERNELS) 34.0.A.1.264
The Process of Flashing MARSHMALLOW Kernel and Obtaining Root Access for is SAME as Described ABOVE (for Oreo Kernels) EXCEPT FOLLOWING TWO THINGS
1. DO NOT FLASH "DRM-Fix_System_Mode.zip"
2. FLASH THE bloatware removal script, [v1.8_Xperia_X_Debloat_By_Serajr_Combined.zip], IT works just fine on Nougat.
​
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​HASTAGS : #F5122 #F5121 #ROOT #XPERIAX #STOCK #MODIFIED #KERNELS #STOCKKERNES #

所以 这是一个好消息。

LuxferreX said:
所以 这是一个好消息。
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I don't know your language sir, but as per google I believe you typed " So it's good news."
so the answer is YES
however this forum is in English, please try to communicate in English because most of the knowledge-base is in English on XDA

I joined this forum to thank you very much. This not only works but restored my camera app which was crashing to launcher last time I attempted to root in MM. It caused the camera app to freeze and crash out even after with software repair and Sony said to send it back then said they didn't want to fix it because I unlocked the bootloader. (Camera worked in other apps etc.)
So not only do I now have root on Nougat but my camera app works too. You're brilliant!
YasuHamed said:
[*]type command
Code:
fastboot flash twrp3.1.img
( assuming you put twrp3.1.img in the minimal adb folder)
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Actually not quite:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp3.1.img
That should do it. =)

evilicious_evil said:
I joined this forum to thank you very much. This not only works but restored my camera app which was crashing to launcher last time I attempted to root in MM. It caused the camera app to freeze and crash out even after with software repair and Sony said to send it back then said they didn't want to fix it because I unlocked the bootloader. (Camera worked in other apps etc.)
So not only do I now have root on Nougat but my camera app works too. You're brilliant!
Actually not quite:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp3.1.img
That should do it. =)
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Thank you @evilicious_evil for
1. correcting the code , i have fixed it
2. liking the post and
3. most important for the AdsFree
I know you will enjoy your device because I just couldn't love it more!

im stuck with downgrade step. im new to xperia and really want to root my device but im nougat now due to system update. kindly give steps on how to downgrade. so i can backup my drm keys.

BASICS
1. SONY XPERIAS are SHIPPED with LOCKED BOOTLOADERS with PASSWORD / (UNLOCK KEY)
2. First check your device whether SONY will ever allow you to unlock your bootloader or not? DIAL *#*#7378423#*#* / SERVICE INFO > / Configuration > / and check for "ROOTING STATUS: Bootloader unlocked allowed: " ... if it says NO then you better return your device back to sony. your phone can never be bootunlocked and you can never have root access. Better give the mobile to young sibling...
Hoever if "ROOTING STATUS: Bootloader unlocked allowed: " says YES then we can do the magic (see attached image)
BEFORE YOU UNLOCK BOOTLOADER DOWNGRADING TO 6.01 is MUST - this step will WIPE everything in your device
- GUIDE TO USE FLASHTOOL TO FLASH ANY FIRMWARE (DOWNGRADING TO ANDROID 6)
MAKE SURE ALL DRIVERS ARE INSTALLED
INSTALL SONY PC COMPANION / XPERIA COMPANION and Make FIRST CONNECTION to WINDOWS PC to XPERIA X while running sony pc companion or xperia companion and it will install necessary drivers.
-switch-off xperia X and plug usb in while holding the volume UP key (BLUE LED / FASTMODE) and let your windows install fastboot drivers.
- remove usb, and afte few seconds connect usb again while pressing VOLUME DOWN Key (Green LED / FLASHMODE) and let your windows install flashmode drivers
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Install FLASHTOOL from http://www.flashtool.net/downloads_windows.php and install it / after installation
1. upgrade the version from 0.9.23.1 to 0.9.23.X by replacing x10flasher.jar files (given in that page) at C:\Flashtool
2. goto C:\Flashtool\drivers and install the setup! there will be many check boxes for you to see according to your sony devices. select common fastboot/flashmode drivers and sony Xperia X motherboard drivers (sa0107)
3. run flastool. run xperifirm (last button at right) (see image)
4. once xperifirm is run select your device SUZU >F5122 (see image)
5. now you will all the countries listed and the latest android versions they have pushed. if you see at the bottom the StoreFront/Service Exchange Unit and Commercial journalist will have the FIRST EVER version on which F5122 was created. the 34.0.A.1.264 is your version. you may install commercial journalist version (see image)
6. download it and once completed close the xperifirm and IMMEDIATELY flashtool will start creating FTF file. if it asks you anything about INCLUDING FSC SCRIPT / click YES
7. click the THUNDER BUTTON and select FLASHMODE (see image)
8. point out on the ftf firmare folder (in your case since you just downloaded it will be already be at right place) (see image) and
9. make a CLEAN FLASH (SEE IMAGE CAREFULLY)
10. click flash / it will take 10 mins to prepare flashfiles and
11. will prompt you to connect your device in FLASHMODE
12. makesure your xperia is switch OFF and now make a connection of your device in flashmode (plugin usb + vol down key (hold) (green led)
13. it will read you device and will start FLASHING / DONOT MOVE SHAKE device incase if usb connection looses your device may be bricked.
14 flashing takes 20-30 mins.
15. at 99% the flashtool seems to hang (while closing headers) and may take upto 15 mins. don't panic.
16. keep reading the screen / once flashing done/ flashtool will indicate.
17. boot your device, first boot may take several mins
congratulations your f5122 is successfully downgraded to ANDROID MM
Enable usb debugging from developer options and EXTACT DRM keys via DIRTYCOW script.
SAVING DRM KEYS
1. DOWNLOAD THE Universal (Dirtycow-based) TA Backup v2 FROM THIS POST
2. EXTRACT the zip on desktop and connect your xperia X running on android 6 / boot LOCKED
3. enable usb debugging under developeroptions
4. run the .BAT file and look at the device.
5. when prompt permission, grant it
6. the script will extract .img file in that same folder having name something like "TA_F512X_<code>_<ddmmyy><timestamp>.img" , you may run the script more than once to extract same copy of TA image. the script will keep saving it in the same folder with current time stamp as part of the file name ,
I ran the script thrice
7. once done SAVE THE .IMG FILES ON SAFE PLACE, CLOUD STORAGE, EMAIL, ETC , use xperifirm again to download the LATEST BUILD and FLASH it via FLASHTOOL as described ABOVE in the flashtool section.
8. once you are on OREO or Nougat, its time to UNLOCK your BOOTLOADER,
UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER SONY XPERIA (DRM KEYS) TA.IMG
PLEASE SEE THE COMPLETE @DHGE #GUIDE FOR XPERIA 2018 MODELS AT https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70504721 / THANKS TO @DHGE
you may also consider viewing NOOB version for XZ by @nathan30 https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648
IN SHORT----
To be able to unlock your Xperia X, prepare it by following these steps:
Go into Settings > About phone and tap seven times on Build number to enable developer options.
From Settings, go into Developer options and enable OEM unlocking.
Warning: Device protection features will not work on this device while this setting is turned on.Please note! It will only be possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases. You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device in the service menu by following the steps below:
In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked. Continue to http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlo...-verification/ , give your email ID and they will send you link asking you your device's IMEI Number. once you give that sony will email you YOUR BOOTUNLOCK KEYS within minutes. (keep them aside for now)
-using FlashTool "BLU" key you can unlock your bootloader
- your TA partitions / internal storage will be WIPED and device will rebooted.

Thanks alot sir!!
honestly im so excited to root thats why i never even bother to read carefully..
to make story short.. i manage to unblocked BT (w/o downgrading and backing up DRM keys) so lesson learned..
then tried flashing your ( image boot_su_34.2.A.2.47.IMG ) to have root and drmfix as well so everything is okay until i tried to play my favorite game MObile legends and try to use PS3 controller using six axis. ( this is the main reason why i unlook and root) but i failed. so i started thinking maybe i made it all wrong. so i tried to go back unroot and relock using videos and guides online and ending up with a dead xperia x ten i managed to solved it by relocking first and software repair via sony companion and every thing is okay except the camera..
---------- Post added at 12:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 PM ----------
now i want MM and drm fix.. question is can i flash your ( image boot_su_34.2.A.2.47.IMG) on MM??
the reason i want MM is that i think its compatible with the game and for me to use ps3 controller
---------- Post added at 12:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 PM ----------
or if not can you make a kernel for MM with DRM fix? please

sorry sir i have alot of questions i really wanted to fix my phone. so i will follow all the steps you said but upon installing flashtool and drivers i cant seem to find this (sony Xperia X motherboard drivers (sa0107) ) in the list. i dont want to skip this since i don want to encounter any problems again the way i did last time. Will it be okay to skip this?

jhendsantos said:
honestly im so excited to root thats why i never even bother to read carefully..
to make story short.. i manage to unblocked BT (w/o downgrading and backing up DRM keys) so lesson learned..
then tried flashing your ( image boot_su_34.2.A.2.47.IMG ) to have root and drmfix as well so everything is okay until i tried to play my favorite game MObile legends and try to use PS3 controller using six axis. ( this is the main reason why i unlook and root) but i failed. so i started thinking maybe i made it all wrong. so i tried to go back unroot and relock using videos and guides online and ending up with a dead xperia x ten i managed to solved it by relocking first and software repair via sony companion and every thing is okay except the camera..
---------- Post added at 12:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 PM ----------
now i want MM and drm fix.. question is can i flash your ( image boot_su_34.2.A.2.47.IMG) on MM??
the reason i want MM is that i think its compatible with the game and for me to use ps3 controller
---------- Post added at 12:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 PM ----------
or if not can you make a kernel for MM with DRM fix? please
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Good day sir
since I proof read and fixed grammatical errors , your thank is void, plz thanks again
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72141176&postcount=7
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Seems like you have a Full Plate of Experiences with your Xperia X
1. once unlocked, i highly recommend not to re lock the boot loader unless you are selling your device
2. If at any point xperia X is bricked, holding POWER+VOLUME UP key for
-----(a) five seconds will REBOOT the device after 1 JERK
------(b) Fifteen secons will JERK your device THRICE and on second jerk, YOU MUST remove your fingers from power+volumeUP keys and it will make your device SHUTDOWN so that you can reconnect it in FLASHMODE and do the magic again
3. I don't have knowledge about connecting PS3 to XPERIAS but SONY cannot release Android N without checking compatibility of already sold SP3.... so what i can suggest is to find approperiate app on playstore to connect with Ps3 and/or google more on this subject
4. keep your TA IMAGE INTACT / saved / email yourself / back it up on cloud for future use.
5. for you i have created SIMILAR KERNAL for android 6.01 BUILD 34.0.A.1.264 , having superSU
6. using flashtool perform CLEAN flash and send the kernel to your device.
7. I am giving you original STOCK KERNEL SIN file "original_stock_kernel_F5122_34.0.A.1.264.sin" if the modified kernel gives you bootloops OR you have bricked F5122 atleast you dont have to reflash everything. just flash the kernel in fastbootmode and you device will wakeup
https://mega.nz/#F!7UZBiYDI!t7ieYMwHUNsAC5T9iHpyQQ

jhendsantos said:
sorry sir i have alot of questions i really wanted to fix my phone. so i will follow all the steps you said but upon installing flashtool and drivers i cant seem to find this (sony Xperia X motherboard drivers (sa0107) ) in the list. i dont want to skip this since i don want to encounter any problems again the way i did last time. Will it be okay to skip this?
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yes seems like all drivers are installed
kindly skip

YasuHamed said:
Good day sir
since I proof read and fixed grammatical errors , your thank is void, plz thanks again
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72141176&postcount=7
...................................
Seems like you have a Full Plate of Experiences with your Xperia X
1. once unlocked, i highly recommend not to re lock the boot loader unless you are selling your device
2. If at any point xperia X is bricked, holding POWER+VOLUME UP key for
-----(a) five seconds will REBOOT the device after 1 JERK
------(b) Fifteen secons will JERK your device THRICE and on second jerk, YOU MUST remove your fingers from power+volumeUP keys and it will make your device SHUTDOWN so that you can reconnect it in FLASHMODE and do the magic again
3. I don't have knowledge about connecting PS3 to XPERIAS but SONY cannot release Android N without checking compatibility of already sold SP3.... so what i can suggest is to find approperiate app on playstore to connect with Ps3 and/or google more on this subject
4. keep your TA IMAGE INTACT / saved / email yourself / back it up on cloud for future use.
5. for you i have created SIMILAR KERNAL for android 6.01 BUILD 34.0.A.1.264 , having superSU
6. using flashtool perform CLEAN flash and send the kernel to your device.
7. I am giving you original STOCK KERNEL SIN file "original_stock_kernel_F5122_34.0.A.1.264.sin" if the modified kernel gives you bootloops OR you have bricked F5122 atleast you dont have to reflash everything. just flash the kernel in fastbootmode and you device will wakeup
https://mega.nz/#F!7UZBiYDI!t7ieYMwHUNsAC5T9iHpyQQ
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WOW!! many thanks sir!! will keep this kernel for sure!!
about TA IMAGE -- its DRM keys right i think i lost it already since i unlock BL w/o downgrading to MM and backing it up.:laugh:
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i unlocked BL again via official way= camera works
flash twrp via minimal adb (to root and flash rom) first boot is as far as i remember it went well, tried to boot to twrp again and was prompted to install TWRP APPS (since i dont understand that) i install and reboot but this time my device wont boot it shows sony logo twice and then this warning : YOUR DEVICE IS CORRUPTED AND CANNOT BE TRUSTED. AND MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY... PRESS POWER TO BOOT but upon pressing power device wont boot
--what seems to be the problem??
--tried to boot to twrp again and wipe dalvik/cache/ = same error
--tried to reflash recovery.img via minimal adb = same error
by the way im a MISS

jhendsantos said:
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WOW!! many thanks sir!! will keep this kernel for sure!!
about TA IMAGE -- its DRM keys right i think i lost it already since i unlock BL w/o downgrading to MM and backing it up.:laugh:
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i unlocked BL again via official way= camera works
flash twrp via minimal adb (to root and flash rom) first boot is as far as i remember it went well, tried to boot to twrp again and was prompted to install TWRP APPS (since i dont understand that) i install and reboot but this time my device wont boot it shows sony logo twice and then this warning : YOUR DEVICE IS CORRUPTED AND CANNOT BE TRUSTED. AND MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY... PRESS POWER TO BOOT but upon pressing power device wont boot
--what seems to be the problem??
--tried to boot to twrp again and wipe dalvik/cache/ = same error
--tried to reflash recovery.img via minimal adb = same error
by the way im a MISS
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1. you need recovery only when you want to flash superSU ,
2. since the kernel i have given in previous post and in the OT have SuperSU flashed, then you don''t need recovery.
please tell me when you flashed twrp,
1. why? for what purpose
2. did you flash the modified kernel also? (before flashing twrp)
3. if you did not flash modified kernel and have flashed twrp and via twrp you have flashed supersu... this means you put recovery on stock kernel and modified /SYSTEM
4. such action will always give you bootloops or "your device is corrupt... error" becuase DM VARITY is active in the stock kernel
simply flash the kernel i provided (having supersu) and wake you device up ROOTED.

YasuHamed said:
1. you need recovery only when you want to flash superSU ,
2. since the kernel i have given in previous post and in the OT have SuperSU flashed, then you don''t need recovery.
please tell me when you flashed twrp,
1. why? for what purpose
2. did you flash the modified kernel also? (before flashing twrp)
3. if you did not flash modified kernel and have flashed twrp and via twrp you have flashed supersu... this means you put recovery on stock kernel and modified /SYSTEM
4. such action will always give you bootloops or "your device is corrupt... error" becuase DM VARITY is active in the stock kernel
simply flash the kernel i provided (having supersu) and wake you device up ROOTED.
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thanks sir problem solved i just flashed Poison v2.1 since twrp seems to be working.. tried my luck and its a success.

Im new user of Xperia X, can anyone please explain me what are drm keys for, and what will go wrong in case i dont back them up before rooting my device? Thank you in advance

sleeper994 said:
Im new user of Xperia X, can anyone please explain me what are drm keys for, and what will go wrong in case i dont back them up before rooting my device? Thank you in advance
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DRM keys are unique to your device and stored on your TA partition. If you unlock your bootloader, they are wiped and they will not be restored if you relock. As a result, some camera functions will be impaired (e.g. photos taken in darkish conditions will be noisy) as well as X-reality (image enhancement). You can backup your own TA by making use of the dirty cow vulnerability in marshmallow. This​ allows you to restore your phone to its original state if you want to go back to stock. In addition you can use your TA to modify your kernel to make your unlocked phone think its drm keys are still intact.

Hi, Does it apply the F5121?

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DRM keys are unique to your device and stored on your TA partition. If you unlock your bootloader, they are wiped and they will not be restored if you relock. As a result, some camera functions will be impaired (e.g. photos taken in darkish conditions will be noisy) as well as X-reality (image enhancement). You can backup your own TA by making use of the dirty cow vulnerability in marshmallow. This​ allows you to restore your phone to its original state if you want to go back to stock. In addition you can use your TA to modify your kernel to make your unlocked phone think its drm keys are still intact.
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So, basically I can backup drm keys, root my phone, restore keys, and all functions would be stock-like while phone is still rooted?

Nope, restoring your TA will lock your bootloader and therefore unroot. But you can modify your kernel to make your phone think the DRM keys are still there. Check e.g. https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/poc-real-trim-instead-drm-fix-t3552893
Edit: It actually will not allow booting since the system or the boot partition were modified.

sangbb said:
Hi, Does it apply the F5121?
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no it does not! send me your kernel.sin file
i will modify for you

[F31xx][Guide][N] How to root your Xperia XA (as noob friendly as possible)

Hi all,
I'm happy to share with you an updated guide on how to root the Xperia XA.
This guide is Only for Nougat (Android 7.0), for Marshmallow (Android 6.0) it's here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...ia-xa-noob-t3430170/post67988142#post67988142
## How to root the Sony Xperia XA
The Sony Xperia XA is a midrange smartphone with a bezeless design. It has adequate specs and run Android aptly. These aspects make this phone a great daily driver, however the Sony stock Android is plagued with trashware and all the hurdles Android itself has several privacy problems.
By rooting the phone one can circumvent these limitations. You will be able to install the Xposed framework, improve sound with Viper4Android, block hosts, install dns-crypt and improve overall customability. In the follwing sections I will present the steps to root your phone.
But before proceeding a word of caution (or why you wouldn't like to root your phone):
1. Unlocking your BootLoader will void your warranty, break your device DRM and lose X-Reality and image optimisation on low light when taking pictures.
2. You can save your DRM keys (TA backup) by following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236. You have to do it BEFORE unlocking the bootloader, fro this you need to downgrade to an old Marshmallow firmware, for now you can't root AND restore your backup.
3. You can re-lock your phone and it will restore DRM if you have a backup but you lose root and recovery.
4. Unlocking your bootloader will wipe the device (factory reset)
5. If you have confidential files in your phone don't unlock your bootloader, as long as your phone is locked your data are officially secured.
6. Make a full backup of your personnal data before following this guide.
## Method
1. Find out whether if you bootloader can be unlocked, which is needed to proceed. Type: *#*#7378423#*#* then choose Service info ---> Configuration ---> Check for "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes". At this point if the phone has No or any other answer at the screen you shouldn't porceed as rooting will be impossible.
2. Download XA ADB and Fastboot drivers: https://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
3. Download FLASHTOOL with integrated Xperifirm 0.9.23.2 for Windows, note that you can also use it to unlock your
bootloader(http://www.flashtool.net/downloads_windows.php) DON'T USE AN OLDER VERSION OF FLASHTOOL AND DOWNLOAD FIRMWARES FROM THE
INTEGRATED XPERIFIRM
4. Follow the official Sony instructions for getting the unlock code from [here](https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/). Further paste the code in BLU menu of Flashtool. You can also find video instructions [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKWd5LlUoA).
5. Download the proper files for your phone version/variant:
Magisk Manager apk package: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/topjohnwu/magisk-manager/
For XA single sim = F3111, F3113, F3115
TWRP recovery: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xa/development/f3111-f3113-f3115-twrp-recovery-xa-t3639206
Boot: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...3111-f3113-f3115-stock-kernels-built-t3573119
For XA dual sim = F3112,F3116
TWRP recovery: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...3112-f3116-twrp-recovery-xa-dual-sim-t3638725
Boot: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...12-f3116-stock-kernels-built-sources-t3526496
6. Power off the phone and flash ONLY "BOOT_DELIVERY" from a Marshmallow firmware with Flashtool ( exclude all other patitions), you must only see
"boot_delivery.xml" in the "Content" column.
7. Power off the phone again and enter the phone in Fastboot mode (when power off, hold Vol+ and plug the phone). The led should be blue.
8. Copy the downloaded boot and recovery to "C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib" and rename them to boot.img and recovery.img, if you computer is not set to show file extentions remane them
without .img at the end
9. Flash recovery and boot with "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" commands and then delete them.
10. Unplug the phone, hold "Vol-" and "Power" buttons. Release all buttons after phone vibrate.
11. You are in TWRP recovery, on password prompt press "Cancel"
12. On next screen press "Swipe to allow".
13. Format "userdata" partition to remove internal encrytion for restoring TWRP backups/acces of /data partition, go to "wipe" and tap "format data". If you don't this your phone will
bootloop on Xperia logo. Don't forget to backup your personnal data before !!
14. Reboot to Android (it will takes about 10 minutes) and follow instructions until you are on the Home screen.
15. Install Magisk Manager apk package from the given link, you have to enable "Unknown sources" in the security menu before.
16. Open Magisk Manager and tap "Download" at the bottom, wait until you see download complete and reboot to recovery.
17. Go to "Install" and select "Magisk-vX.XX.zip" located in /sdcard/magisk manager, swipe to intall.
18. Power off the phone again and repeat step 6 with your actual Nougat firmware or the phone will not detect Sim Card(s)
19. Reboot the phone.
20. Tap the "Thanks! :good:" button at the bottom right of this post, optionally you can offer me a coffee/beer/tea or energy drink to support my work, my PayPal adress is in my profil.
21. Your phone is rooted
## Conclusion
After these steps your phone should be rooted and you will be able to have root access to the system. This tutorial comes with no garanties that it will work and the author does not take any responsibility for you bricking your device. Also, installing third party files are a security liability, you should be aware of that. If you don't follow exactly the guide you will probably brick your phone.
Despite these issues, rooting the Xperia XA has been confirmed to work on Single and Dual Sim.

Open source archive has been released...
Could we have a nougat boot.img? Because sony has released open source archive.
Thanks:laugh:

Actually, you can use flashtool 9.23.1, but remember to download the 9.23.2 jar file and copy to flashtool folder (overwrite).
Also, if you know how to input adb command, you can enter bootloader using the following:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Hopefully the version of XA Ultra will be released.

rrvuhpg said:
Hi all,
I'm happy to share with you an updated guide on how to root the Xperia XA.
This guide is Only for Nougat (Android 7.0), for Marshmallow (Android 6.0) it's here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...ia-xa-noob-t3430170/post67988142#post67988142
## How to root the Sony Xperia XA
The Sony Xperia XA is a midrange smartphone with a bezeless design. It has adequate specs and run Android aptly. These aspects make this phone a great daily driver, however the Sony stock Android is plagued with trashware and all the hurdles Android itself has several privacy problems.
By rooting the phone one can circumvent these limitations. You will be able to install the Xposed framework, improve sound with Viper4Android, block hosts, install dns-crypt and improve overall customability. In the follwing sections I will present the steps to root your phone.
But before proceeding a word of caution (or why you wouldn't like to root your phone):
1. Unlocking your BootLoader will void your warranty, break your device DRM and lose X-Reality and image optimisation on low light when taking pictures.
2. You can save your DRM keys (TA backup) by following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236. You have to do it BEFORE unlocking the bootloader, fro this you need to downgrade to an old Marshmallow firmware, for now you can't root AND restore your backup.
3. You can re-lock your phone and it will restore DRM if you have a backup but you lose root and recovery.
4. Unlocking your bootloader will wipe the device (factory reset)
5. If you have confidential files in your phone don't unlock your bootloader, as long as your phone is locked your data are officially secured.
## Method
1. Find out whether if you bootloader can be unlocked, which is needed to proceed. Type: *#*#7378423#*#* then choose Service info ---> Configuration ---> Check for "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes". At this point if the phone has No or any other answer at the screen you shouldn't porceed as rooting will be impossible.
2. Download XA ADB and Fastboot drivers: https://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
3. Download FLASHTOOL with integrated Xperifirm 0.9.23.2 for Windows, note that you can also use it to unlock your
bootloader(http://www.flashtool.net/downloads_windows.php) DON'T USE AN OLDER VERSION OF FLASHTOOL AND DOWNLOAD FIRMWARES FROM THE
INTEGRATED XPERIFIRM
4. Follow the official Sony instructions for getting the unlock code from [here](https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/). Further paste the code in BLU menu of Flashtool. You can also find video instructions [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKWd5LlUoA).
5. Download the proper files for your phone version/variant:
Magisk Manager apk package: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/topjohnwu/magisk-manager/
For XA single sim = F3111, F3113, F3115
TWRP recovery:
Boot: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...3111-f3113-f3115-stock-kernels-built-t3573119
For XA dual sim = F3112,F3116
TWRP recovery: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...3112-f3116-twrp-recovery-xa-dual-sim-t3638725
Boot: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...12-f3116-stock-kernels-built-sources-t3526496
6. Install Magisk Manager apk package, you have to enable "Unknown sources" in the security menu before.
7. Open Magisk Manager and tap "Download" at the bottom.
8. With a file manager copy "Magisk-vX.XX.zip" from /sdcard/magisk manager to your MicroSD
9. Power off the phone and flash ONLY "BOOT_DELIVERY" from a Marshmallow firmware with Flashtool, you must only see "boot_delivery.xml" in the "Content"
column.
10. Power off the phone again and enter the phone in Fastboot mode (when power off, hold Vol+ and plug the phone). The led should be blue.
11. Copy the downloaded boot and recovery to "C:\Flashtool\x10flasher_lib" and rename them to boot.img and recovery.img.
12. Flash recovery and boot with "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" commands and then delete them.
13. Unplug the phone, hold "Vol-" and "Power" buttons. Release all buttons after phone vibrate.
14. You are in TWRP recovery, on password prompt press "Cancel"
15. On next screen press "Swipe to allow".
15.1 Optionally, you can format "userdata" partition now and remove internal encrytion for restoring TWRP backups/acces of /data partition, go to "wipe" and tap "format data". If you do this,
make a backup before (it will factory reset the phone), reboot to Android an repeat steps 6, 13 and 15
16. Go to "Install", "Select Storage", click "Micro SDCard" and select "Magisk-vX.XX.zip".
17. Power off the phone again and repeat step 9 with your actual Nougat firmware or the phone will not detect Sim Card(s)
18. Reboot the phone.
19. Tap the "Thanks! :good:" button at the bottom right of this post, optionally you can offer me a coffee/beer/tea or energy drink to support my work, my PayPal adress is in my profil.
20. Your phone is rooted
## Conclusion
After these steps your phone should be rooted and you will be able to have root access to the system. This tutorial comes with no garanties that it will work and the author does not take any responsibility for you bricking your device. Also, installing third party files are a security liability, you should be aware of that. If you don't follow exactly the guide you will probably brick your phone.
Despite these issues, rooting the Xperia XA has been confirmed to work on Dual Sim but need confirmation for Single Sim.
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I'm on nougat 33.3.A.0.131 f3116
In 9 th step u have mention boot delivery, i cant understand.
Where to find BOOT_DELIVERY

Is Boot delivery of marshmallows (33.2.B.3.81) and nougat (33.3.A.127) compatible for nougat 33.3.A.0.131. Because I have marshmallows and nougat firmwares(ftfs) only that versions.

Chaminxa said:
Is Boot delivery of marshmallows (33.2.B.3.81) and nougat (33.3.A.127) compatible for nougat 33.3.A.0.131. Because I have marshmallows and nougat firmwares(ftfs) only that versions.
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I dont underdtand

OK, I will explain a little more the step 9.
You must have 2 Firmwares in Flashtool:
1st is your actual Nougat firmware
2nd is a Marshmallow firmware, I used 33.2.B.4.70 for my F3112 but you can probably use an older.
When you are on step 9, open Flashtool and load the Marshmallow firmware. When you are on the screen to choose parts to flash with boxes to check and uncheck. You have to check all boxes on the up and down right columns, only the "BOOT_DELIVERY" is uncheck in the upper right column. If it's OK you should see only one line in the "Content" column: "boot_delivery.xml". Now clic on "flash" button at the bottom right, if Flashtool asks for using fsc script, clic "yes". You will have to do the same at step 17 but with your actual Nougat firmware.
It's very important to use the last Flashtool version 0.9.23.2 and download firmwares from the included Xperifirm or you will probably have problems or brick.
Edit: I will add files for Single Sim very soon so you don't have to ask for them

In step 17 - Can i flash nougat (33.3.A.127) boot delivery. Xml on nougat 33.3.A.0.131?

Chaminxa said:
In step 17 - Can i flash nougat (33.3.A.127) boot delivery. Xml on nougat 33.3.A.0.131?
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I don't know, you can try and feedback if working or not

Hey can you upload magisk.zip. plzz
Thanks

TWRP recovery for XA single sim is missing. Not sure if dual sim would work but I'll try it out and see.

goldblot said:
TWRP recovery for XA single sim is missing. Not sure if dual sim would work but I'll try it out and see.
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If you read at the bottom of the thread, rrvuhpg has not yet released any twrp and any boot.img for nougat on XA single sim , for that you have to wait a little bit.

Hey. I flashed boot dilivery.xml 33.3.A.0.131 . But my phone stuck @ xperia logo. Whats the wrong? Plz help
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Enyone here? Plzzzzz help me

Will there be a way to root Nougat for F3211 (Single sim XA Ultra)?
And can we use drm fix on Nougat?

Chaminxa said:
Hey. I flashed boot dilivery.xml 33.3.A.0.131 . But my phone stuck @ xperia logo. Whats the wrong? Plz help
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Enyone here? Plzzzzz help me
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You followed exactly the guide?
If yes, why you asked to upload magisk.zip?
You flashed boot_delivery for the same firmware? (you asked for using a different one).
You formated Data partition in TWRP?
On the Xperia logo you waited how many time?

Chaminxa said:
Hey can you upload magisk.zip. plzz
Thanks
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It's already in the description.
5. Download the proper files for your phone version/variant:
Magisk Manager apk package: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/topjohnwu/magisk-manager/
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Chaminxa said:
Hey. I flashed boot dilivery.xml 33.3.A.0.131 . But my phone stuck @ xperia logo. Whats the wrong? Plz help
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Enyone here? Plzzzzz help me
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Try using boot dilivery.xml Marshmallow firmware 33.2.B.4.70 NOT boot dilivery.xml 33.3.A.0.131

Files for Single Sim XA released on first post !
Files are untested so if you are noob please wait for feedbacks.

Thank you very much indeed.
great tutorial, great work done.

@rrvuhpg when i try to flash boot or recovery i get this message
(target reported max download size of 134217728 bytes
error: cannot load 'boot.img': No error) sony xperia xa f3113

jbenitez821 said:
@rrvuhpg when i try to flash boot or recovery i get this message
(target reported max download size of 134217728 bytes
error: cannot load 'boot.img': No error) sony xperia xa f3113
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Yes i also faced the same issue.
Try changing the name from boot.img to boot
And recovery.img to recovery.
And enter the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
It worked for me.
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Hi @rrvuhpg
I have tried all the steps u have mentioned above, but i have got stuck into bootloop after flashing magisk,
When i swipe to install magisk some cmd are running and i see some red cmd line running like "failed to decrypt" in starting point
I let the device for 30 Mins still its nit booting up.
Is there any issue. Please help.

[BEGINNERS GUIDE][Lollipop 5.1.1 .236] Root,Backup TA, UBL, Install Recovery

NOTE: DON'T HOLD ANYONE RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG DURING THE PROCESS!
This thread contains full information you might need for rooting, backing up TA partition, unlocking bootloader, installing custom recovery, installing custom rom etc.
Some notes below, read them
-I try to keep this thread clean so people have easier time navigating. @derjango has ALOT of info and fixes on his THREAD which is related to this one, give it a read
-Read comments if you have problems. You may find answer and fix there by other users. I wrote this thread few months after I did these steps to my phone so I likely made mistakes (e.g. I forgot or got some steps wrong). If you do see those mistakes or have problems that nobody else has, feel free to ask in comments.
-We will use legit rooting methods and not those sketchy one click root apps
-These instructions may apply for other z line devices but you will have to find ftf files for your own device
-Written for 14.6.A.1.236 firmware but it will work on any version that you have currently.
0. PREPARATIONS
Backup all your data (photos, videos, contacts etc.)
Fully charge your battery
Enable USB debugging
Download the following:
Latest XperiaCompanion from HERE (for drivers mainly)
Sony flashtool from HERE
Follow THIS thread to install adb drivers
Navigate to your C:\Flashtool\drivers and run Flashtool-drivers
Select Flashmode drivers, Fastboot drivers and Xperia Z1 Compact drivers and click install
Now download THIS and THIS and put it in C:\Users\username\.flashTool\firmwares
(Windows 8/8.1/10 users can try - THIS fix if you can't install flashtool drivers)
1. FLASHING .108 FIRMWARE
1.1. Run Flashtool and click on lightning button, make sure flashmode is selected and hit Ok
1.2. In left window click on + symbol until you find 14.4.A.0.108
1.3. Under wipe check both options
1.4. Click Flash
1.5. Wait
1.6. Follow the on screen instructions
(You can release vol- when you see activity in flashtool window)
(If you get device disconnected just unplug phone and repeat all from step 1.1)
1.7. Don't touch anything until blue progress bar disappears. You should see Device disconnected> Device connected in flash mode.
(Don't worry if bar gets stuck near end just let it do it's thing)
1.8. Disconnect phone and reboot
1.9. Done!!!
(Do only basic setup, we won't be staying on this rom for long)
2. ROOTING .108 FIRMWARE
2.1. Make sure USB debugging is enabled
2.2. Download THIS Easy Root Tool by zxz0O0
2.3. Unzip and run install.bat
2.4. Download SuperSu apk form HERE put it in internal storage and install it.
2.5. Update binary normally.
2.6. Done!!! You should have root now.
(Download Root Checker to make sure you do)
3. TA PARTITION BACKUP
(NOTE: This is absolutely not necessary and is only needed if you plan to go back to stock firmware AND use BionZ, X-Reality and Music ID/Gracenote. TA partition and DRM keys stored inside get erased when you unlock bootloader.
3.1 Download THIS Backup TA v9.11 by DevShaft
3.2. Extract and run Backup-TA.bat. You should see backup>TA backup.zip in main folder where you extracted
3.3. Backup whole folder to cloud since you can't flash someone's else backup if you loose yours
3.4. Done!!!
(Read linked thread for useful information and FAQ)
4. UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
4.1. Dial *#06# on your device. You will see your IMEI code
4.2. Go HERE and scroll to bottom
4.3. Under select device select Z1 Compact and enter your IMEI code
4.4. Check the 2 boxes and click on submit. You will get your unlock code. Copy it to clipboard
4.5. Run Flashtool again and click on "BLU" button
4.6. Connect phone in flashmode.
4.7. When prompted, enter your unlocking code that you copied form SONY website
4.8. Click unlock.
(Follow any instructions that flashtool gives you. I don't remember if there are any after this)
4.9. Done!!! Your bootloader is unlocked!
5. FLASHING RECOVERY
This is how I did it. You can try to skip step 5.2. If it doesn't work try again following all steps
5.1. Download THIS TWRP by 115ek and extract recovery image in new folder
5.2. Run Flashtool and flash 14.6.A.1.236 just like you did with .108 in first step (If you have problems here see THIS comment)
5.3. Now without rebooting or disconnecting your phone flash THIS open bootloader with flashtool just like you flashed system ftf-s.
5.4. Disconnect your phone and press volume up and connect your data cable. You should see blue led.
5.5. Now enter that folder where you extracted recovery image and press shift and right click in empty window area and select Open Command window here (Powershell for windows 10 users should work fine I think. Never used it)
5.6. Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and hit enter.
5.6 Done!!! You should have your recovery now.
To reboot to recovery first disconnect your phone and hold volume down and power button. Release power button when phone vibrates but keep holding volume down until you see twrp logo.
AND THAT IS IT
Now that you have your recovery and unlocked bootloader you can flash whatever roms, kernels, mods that you want for your phone.
Thanks to:
derjango for his thread mentioned above
munjeni For supplying open bootloader ftf and for giving me support with my problems
Androxyde For Flashtool
Snoop05 For ADB driver tool
zxz0O0 For Root tool And PRF Creator tool
DevShaft For Backup TA tool
115ek For TWRP
[NUT] For XZDualRecovery
kulvertti For SuperSu Dummy

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I'm really struggling to get past unlocking the bootloader and starting to get quite confused.
Sony Companion is up to date.
Flashtool installed and used to flash .108 firmware.
Device is rooted using Easyroot tool.
Supersu installed and binary updated.
When I go to run BLU in Flashtool it prompts me to connect my device whilst holding the volume-down button (so flash mode). A couple of seconds after doing that it prompts me to re-connect the device whilst holding the volume-up button (so fastboot mode), but nothing happens. Blue LED is on the device, but Flashtool does absolutely nothing.
When I check Flashtool-driver it does fail to install the AndroidUsbDeviceClass driver, but when I run the 15-second ADB Installer it completes successfully - plus I was able to flash the firmware earlier so I don't see why I'd now have a driver issue.
Any ideas? It's starting to drive me crazy.

Here is what you can try.
Connect your phone to pc and in command prompt type adb reboot bootloader or hold vol+ and connect your phone
Your phone will be booted to fastboot now
Now type fastboot devices
You should see
XXXXXXXXXblabla fastboot
If you see this that means that your phone is recognized in fastboot by your pc.
If you see <waiting for device> or something else go to your device manager while still in fastboot
IIRC you should see under other devices something like saXXXX or something
You can tell me what exactly it says or you can fix it yourself by googling that number and adding fastboot driver and update it manually through device manager
If you decide to do it yourself make sure you link me website where you link me thread where you found driver and write down instructions so other people can see it
If you have any other problems feel free to reply
Also i just noticed that i didn't include that you lose ta partition when ubl and since you don't have ta backup make sure you make one. You never know when you might need it

Ok, thanks for that I definitely had a problem with driver installation so followed the steps in this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcz4o6fpDGc
Now I am a bit stuck on flashing recovery.
5.2. Run Flashtool and flash 14.6.A.1.236 just like you did with .108 in first step --- do I also check both options under Wipe? will this not remove root?
5.3. Now without rebooting or disconnecting your phone flash THIS just like you did with system ftf-s. --- not sure what I'm meant to do here

Glad you fixed that problem
Flash that file through flashtool just like you flashed system ftf
Also yes that will remove root but we had that root only to backup ta and unlock bootloader. Since you unlocked bootloader and you install twrp you can easily root any rom

I get the "'fastboot' is not a recognised ..." error when trying to flash recovery - using Windows PowerShell as I'm on Win10.
EDIT: running CMD then moving to the location of where ADB was installed and contains Fastoot.exe worked.
Thanks for the guide!

scanz said:
I get the "'fastboot' is not a recognised ..." error when trying to flash recovery - using Windows PowerShell as I'm on Win10.
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That means you don't have fastboot drivers installed. Here is temporary fix that got me out of frustrating situations when i can't install drivers systemwise
https://mega.nz/#F!aBoUXI5Q!RmxLAO638aHNJKLwo00Hew
If it downloads as zip first unzip it and run command prompt/powershell in that folder or in powershell type cd and drag that folder, that should do the same.
fastboot will now be recognised as command
this also includes adb drivers

Just wondering, I'm trying to get Magisk running after finishing the steps in your guide, but it does not pass any of the SafetyNet checks - even basicIntegrity check comes back false. Have you any ideas or experience with this? If so perhaps you could include it as part of the guide

If you get cts fasle that means you flashed rom that comes with supersu preinstalled. You could try installing rom without magisk and removing su then flashing mahgisk.
Not sure about integrity tho. I heard that xposed can cause problems with that.

colaigor said:
5.3. Now without rebooting or disconnecting your phone flash THIS with flashtool just like you flashed system ftf-s.
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I get this:
23/015/2018 22:15:07 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact(D5503). FW release : 1. Customization : openbootloader
23/015/2018 22:15:07 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/015/2018 22:15:07 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Reading device information
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/015/2018 22:15:08 - INFO - No loader in the bundle. Searching for one
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - INFO - Checking header
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - ERROR - null
23/015/2018 22:15:13 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
23/015/2018 22:15:14 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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Are you sure you installed flashtool and other drivers? I can't think of any other cause for this problem right now

I flash 14.6.A.1.236 without problems using flashtool, so drivers should be ok; maybe why I'm using a Mac istead Windows?

_Pano_ said:
I flash 14.6.A.1.236 without problems using flashtool, so drivers should be ok; maybe why I'm using a Mac istead Windows?
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Found this boot bridge for mac users. you may try it and see if it works. Can't really tell you anything about drivers on mac since i never touched one.
Also mega file may be corrupted. You can try downloading from this comment where i downloaded openbl from
Do you have windows machine to try flashing ?

yes, I try tomorrow using Windows 10, thanks

colaigor said:
Found this boot bridge for mac users. you may try it and see if it works. Can't really tell you anything about drivers on mac since i never touched one.
Also mega file may be corrupted. You can try downloading from this comment where i downloaded openbl from
Do you have windows machine to try flashing ?
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ok, I flash .236 linked in your first post and then without rebooting or disconnecting the device I flash openbootloader and I see:
24/020/2018 09:20:14 - INFO - Closing TA partition
24/020/2018 09:20:14 - INFO - Ending flash session
24/020/2018 09:20:14 - INFO - Flashing finished.
24/020/2018 09:20:14 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
24/020/2018 09:20:14 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
24/020/2018 09:20:16 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/022/2018 09:22:15 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact(D5503). FW release : 1. Customization : openbootloader
24/022/2018 09:22:15 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
24/022/2018 09:22:15 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
24/022/2018 09:22:15 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
24/022/2018 09:22:16 - INFO - Using Gordon gate drivers version 3.1.0.0
24/022/2018 09:22:16 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
24/022/2018 09:22:16 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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that's all? 1 second flash?

_Pano_ said:
that's all? 1 second flash?
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Sorry for late answer.
Does it work? I don't remember how much it took to flash tbh

colaigor said:
Sorry for late answer.
Does it work? I don't remember how much it took to flash tbh
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yes, after various attempts: after flashing .236 I had to disconect and reconnect the phone in order to flash openbootloader; otherwise it doens't flash

thank you for these tutorials..I now have a rooted z1compact lollipop 5.11 locked bootloaders..My question is how can I debloat my phone..I want to uninstall other system apps that I don't need and I want to install xposed on my own..sorry I am newbie

xjhayar09 said:
thank you for these tutorials..I now have a rooted z1compact lollipop 5.11 locked bootloaders..My question is how can I debloat my phone..I want to uninstall other system apps that I don't need and I want to install xposed on my own..sorry I am newbie
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You can download Titanium backup from playstore and delete all that you dont need and keep what you nees. Also you can find twrp flashable script that deletes all bloatware. Just sreach xperia lolipop debloat script on xda.