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S1Boot (Bootloader) Update for Xperia T

Hey,
in latest firmware there is a update to S1Boot (to Version R10A21). I think most users who DONT USE PCC/SEUS will not have the update because Flashtool does not decrypt it correctly.
I packed it up into German Firmware, so if you are interested you can flash this Firmware and then just reflash ANY OTHER Firmware if you dont want to stay on German one. After S1Boot got updated it will stay updated no matter what Firmware you flash afterwards, becasue normally it is not included.
File can be downloaded here from my Firmware collection, directlink to Xperia T folder:
http://ul.to/f/2fvm79
Regards

Thanks for that. Do you know what's changed?
I just checked my version and it s R10A118
Sent from my Xperia T using XDA Premium

This is a small appreciation for all the effort you put in XPERIA devices.
Thank you Andreas,
Confirmation Number: 30X20729LD1118121
PS: I have some FTFs if you want me to upload them.

Check it out: http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-t-228936/
made by me
and here:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tl-231457/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tx-231469/
made by me
and this:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-s-231330/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-sl-226461/
made by me
http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
made by me

Hi Binary, Can I confirm that I can backup my current stock rom (7.0.A.3.195) using CWM recovery (advanced kernel v4), then flash this for S1 update, then (correct me if I am wrong please!) re-flash kernel and then restore rom via CWM: resulting in being back to my current rom but with S1 Boot update.
Also just check that I should use "Generic DE (S1Boot-Update).ftf" - is this the one you refer to in the OP.?
Thanks for your patience

I updated via PCCompanion and my boot is
R10A118
WHich "latest" version did you get the new boot from? And what is new in it?

Mine is R10A121 and it was flashed with Flashtool.

ludwikjonkisz said:
Check it out: http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-t-228936/
made by me
and here:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tl-231457/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f664/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-tx-231469/
made by me
and this:
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-s-231330/
http://forum.android.com.pl/f562/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-xperiaa-sl-226461/
made by me
http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
made by me
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You included S1Boot Update too ?
[email protected] said:
Hi Binary, Can I confirm that I can backup my current stock rom (7.0.A.3.195) using CWM recovery (advanced kernel v4), then flash this for S1 update, then (correct me if I am wrong please!) re-flash kernel and then restore rom via CWM: resulting in being back to my current rom but with S1 Boot update.
Also just check that I should use "Generic DE (S1Boot-Update).ftf" - is this the one you refer to in the OP.?
Thanks for your patience
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Yep should work
gregbradley said:
I updated via PCCompanion and my boot is
R10A118
WHich "latest" version did you get the new boot from? And what is new in it?
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It is included inside the SEUS files for the 195 Version, but "problem" is that we need to update Flashtool so that it decrypts the File correctly. For now we only added the "alternate" decryption for Loader, now S1Boot seems to be updated too Which is quite good, maybe they add features in future like button for recovery
smardu said:
Mine is R10A121 and it was flashed with Flashtool.
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Cool :good:
Regards

Seansmit17 said:
Thanks for that. Do you know what's changed?
I just checked my version and it s R10A118
Sent from my Xperia T using XDA Premium
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Really no idea
Halim2k said:
This is a small appreciation for all the effort you put in XPERIA devices.
Thank you Andreas,
Confirmation Number: 30X20729LD1118121
PS: I have some FTFs if you want me to upload them.
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Many many many many thanks Sure i would upload yours too if you like, but somehow i have to get them
Regards

Bin4ry said:
It is included inside the SEUS files for the 195 Version, but "problem" is that we need to update Flashtool so that it decrypts the File correctly.
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Stage, I flagged 195 via official method not flash tool, so why did I not have the update?
now S1Boot seems to be updated too Which is quite good, maybe they add features in future like button for recovery
Regards
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That's fantastic, really miss the option to reboot or reboot into recovery
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium

gregbradley said:
Stage, I flagged 195 via official method not flash tool, so why did I not have the update?
That's fantastic, really miss the option to reboot or reboot into recovery
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
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If you got it from PCC i dont know why you did not get it. Hope you did not understood me wrong. It is NOT implemented yet. I just hope that they WILL update is later on, with this possibility to update the S1Boot it would be possible from technical way
Regards

Bin4ry said:
If you got it from PCC i dont know why you did not get it. Hope you did not understood me wrong. It is NOT implemented yet. I just hope that they WILL update is later on, with this possibility to update the S1Boot it would be possible from technical way
Regards
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Yes, I understand that, Can you check this firmware. Its the .ftf I made from my PCCompanion update. I dont know where to look to check the boot.
But i do get an update when i connect to pccompanion, allthough it gives me the same FW number, i thought that was strange but maybe its the new boot.

gregbradley said:
Yes, I understand that, Can you check this firmware. Its the .ftf I made from my PCCompanion update. I dont know where to look to check the boot.
But i do get an update when i connect to pccompanion, allthough it gives me the same FW number, i thought that was strange but maybe its the new boot.
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Do your PCC Files are 3 or 4 Files? If your firmware includes the S1Boot update then it should be 4 Files!!
IT CAN BE that the branding firmwares does NOT include the S1Boot update, maybe that is the reason
Regards

Bin4ry said:
Do your PCC Files are 3 or 4 Files? If your firmware includes the S1Boot update then it should be 4 Files!!
IT CAN BE that the branding firmwares does NOT include the S1Boot update, maybe that is the reason
Regards
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ok, I only used 3 largest files. The rest were all really small files. I will download again and make a new branded one...that way we will know if branded versions have the new boot.
I will get too it after I have eaten.
EDIT
Weird,
PCCompanion says my current version is 7.0.A.1.303, whilst my phone says I am on 7.0.A.3.195....lets see what happens
EDIT
Looks like i am getting 4 files, 3 downloaded already and still the big one to go....

gregbradley said:
ok, I only used 3 largest files. The rest were all really small files. I will download again and make a new branded one...that way we will know if branded versions have the new boot.
I will get too it after I have eaten.
EDIT
Weird,
PCCompanion says my current version is 7.0.A.1.303, whilst my phone says I am on 7.0.A.3.195....lets see what happens
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Hehe.
The S1Boot is a FILE_XXXXXXX file with approx 330kb. But as i said Flashtool cannot decrypt now, it needs manual decryption.
Regards

Bin4ry said:
Hehe.
The S1Boot is a FILE_XXXXXXX file with approx 330kb. But as i said Flashtool cannot decrypt now, it needs manual decryption.
Regards
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Check my second edit above, i do get that file now.
But guess what, (Like a noob) i forgot i cant use pccompanion anymore because of unlocked bootloader..D'oh
Anyway, any chance of instructions on how to manually decrypt it (Probably nothing simple) or if I send you the files can you incoorporate them into my .ftf so I can flash it?
I canthen also add a branded vodafobe version with the new boot to the ftf list.
Cheers

I need help to find out whish version S1Boot my lt30p has.
I tried to find the postet version numbers in the phone settings, I searched google, I installed SEUS .........
Nothing, I have no idea where you have the version numbers from.

harowa said:
I need help to find out whish version S1Boot my lt30p has.
I tried to find the postet version numbers in the phone settings, I searched google, I installed SEUS .........
Nothing, I have no idea where you have the version numbers from.
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goto your dial pad and dial
*#*#7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down

OK, tutorial for those who want to update to the latest S1 boot.
You can check your s1 boot version by doing this
goto your dial pad and dial
*#*#7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down
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Difficulty
Easy
Time taken
I did it in less than 10 minutes
1. Download one of the .ftf's from the OP that have the s1 boot update in title.
2. make a backup of your current rom
3. Download, install and set up flashtool. (Link in the all in one thread)
4. Drag and drop the .ftf into the open window of flashtool.
5. Tick all the boxes that say exclude except the one that says exclude uncategorized Check the attached image
6. Flash the .ftf following flashtool instructions
7. Reboot phone and check your s1 boot version, it should now be updated
8. Reboot into recovery and restore your backup.
9. You are now on the latest s1 boot with the same rom you had before.
EDIT
Alternative Method.
Flash this LT30_7.0.A.3.195_Generic DE (S1Boot-ONLY).ftf - 725.46 KB
(N.B. It is reported to relock your bootloader, just unlock it again if thats the case, info taken from this post)
I just removed all the unnecassary files from one of the .ftf's provided by Bin4ry

gregbradley said:
goto your dial pad and dial
#*#*7378423#*#*
then goto
service info>software info>
S1 Boot version is the third line down
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*#*#7378423#*#*
is what you mean.

Full rooting guide for xperia t lt30p build 7.0.A.3.195

After having many problems rooting my xperia t james bond phone, I decided making a noob-ready tutorial on how to root the xperia t and probably other phones aswell.
No technical stuff, just follow the steps and you will be rooted in no time.
I did this with:
android version 4.0.4
build 7.0.A.3.195
So the very first thing you should do is unlocking your bootloader. Sony has made their own tutorial on how to do this, but It can be a little complicated. Im gonna link you to it and to a videp which explains it very well. I prefer the video myself.
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e1DYnoxUm0
After that you will need to unlock recovery mode. You can do this in 2 ways but I prefer the easy one.
The easy one is:
Installing a custom kernel with recovery mode integrated in it.
Use this link to download the kernel or go to the forum thread where I found it:
http://www.mediafire.com/?n4v89r2fvri2wlb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922925
Now that you've got the kernel with recovery mode integrated downloaded, we need to flash/install it into the phone.
You need to do this via flashtool. That's atleast the easiest I think.
You can download flashtool from the following website:
http://androxyde.github.com/
Install it. If you have problems installing the drivers for flashtool, you can use this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOC57DfI1zo
Now you need to make sure your phone is on and connected to your pc.
Open flashtool and click on the thunderbolt in the upper left corner.
Select fastboot mode.
Now select "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB)"
Wait for it to reboot. There should be a blue light turned on, on your phone.
Now look at your pc screen again. Click on "Select Kernel To Flash"
Select the kernel that I Gave you in the beginning of the tutorial.
Wait for it to install and your mobile probably reboot etc. untill it is on.
Now download Superuser zip file : https://rapidshare.com/#!download|939p5|3415386268|Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip|1324|0|0
Place the Superuser zip file on your mobile phone memory card or internal memory.
Now Turn off your phone completely.
Now we are gonna go into recovery mode to install Superuser.
There are several ways to do this but the one I use is holding both the volume buttons down and then holding the power button aswell.
(I did this when my phone was connected from my pc) or you use this video (skip to 3:31)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fMk0PhA_qc
It should boot into recovery mode. You can use the volume buttons to go up and down and the power button to select. Browse to the sdcard for the superuser.zip file and install it. (the most easy part).
Now go back to the start screen of recovery mode and select reboot into system.
Done, you have now got a fully rooted xperia T lt30p
Please tell me if I missed something. My first post ever lol
This post helped me alot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903137

Many thanks for your input here, but it is just a replication of the all in one thread instructions.
Also, to enter recovery mode you just need to press the volume up button when the purple led appears at boot up, you dont need to press all 3 buttons.
Also, you can download the SuperSU.apk directly from the market instead of flashing it in recovery.
Never the less, this is quite comprehensive and i have linked it to the all in one thread.

gregbradley said:
Many thanks for your input here, but it is just a replication of the all in one thread instructions.
Also, to enter recovery mode you just need to press the volume up button when the purple led appears at boot up, you dont need to press all 3 buttons.
Never the less, this is quite comprehensive.
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Yea, I know it's just recycled stuff but it is just for a nooby that doesen't know how to do stuff. I had like 10 tabs opened trying to root my xperia t.
This brings that number down lol

Well its certainly nice to see someones first post as a contibution rather that just asking for questions when the information is already out there.

If your bootloader is locked, to root, just use this, tested and working with a LOCKED bootloader on the Xperia T firmware 7.0.A.1.303 :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

Doesn't work on .195
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium

Tactics119 said:
If your bootloader is locked, just use this, tested and working with a LOCKED bootloader on the Xperia T:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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This method only works on the older firmware, as is mentioned several time in the all in one thread. If you have updated to the newer firmware 7.0.A.3.*** then THERE IS NO METHOD TO ROOT PHONE WITHOUT UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER!

gregbradley said:
This method only works on the older firmware, as is mentioned several time in the all in one thread. If you have updated to the newer firmware 7.0.A.3.*** then THERE IS NO METHOD TO ROOT PHONE WITHOUT UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER!
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My apologies, just learning the sony ropes, so to speak, I've come across from the Optimus 3D (free upgrade to Xperia T) my O3D is now running Xbsall's I.C.S. port.
Now I'm rooted on my current firmware, can I upgrade to the latest Xperia T firmware and if so how? As I've said, I'm a sony noob, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards.

Tactics119 said:
My apologies, just learning the sony ropes, so to speak, I've come across from the Optimus 3D (free upgrade to Xperia T) my O3D is now running Xbsall's I.C.S. port.
Now I'm rooted on my current firmware, can I upgrade to the latest Xperia T firmware and if so how? As I've said, I'm a sony noob, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards.
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Update via SUES or PCCompanion if your firmware has the official update. If not you can still upgrade via flashtool, just read the all in one thread. All information is there.
However, if you update the only way to root is unlock your bootloader.

gregbradley said:
Update via SUES or PCCompanion if your firmware has the official update. If not you can still upgrade via flashtool, just read the all in one thread. All information is there.
However, if you update the only way to root is unlock your bootloader.
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Thanks fella, updating to 195 via pc companion now, it wouldn't update to 195 when I wasn't rooted.
Many thanks.

Tactics119 said:
Thanks fella, updating to 195 via pc companion now, it wouldn't update to 195 when I wasn't rooted.
Many thanks.
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Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely

gregbradley said:
Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely
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Yes it says bootloader can't be unlocked in my service menu, however the phone is now updating via pc companion.

Tactics119 said:
Yes it says bootloader can't be unlocked in my service menu, however the phone is now updating via pc companion.
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OK, then you will not be able to root.
If you want a rooted phone please read the all in one thread and ask questions there isnstead of hijacking this thread. I will help you there

gregbradley said:
OK, then you will not be able to root.
If you want a rooted phone please read the all in one thread and ask questions there isnstead of hijacking this thread. I will help you there
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Will do. Sorry. I'm new to Sony. Be gentle. lol

enrique71 said:
Doesn't work on .195
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium
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Can you tell me what doesen't work?? What part of the tutorial?

I think he is replying to the post above his that suggest using the method for the old firmware and he is pointing out that it wont work on the .195 firmware which is the title of your OP

gregbradley said:
Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely
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No, it's relevant, with all due respect, why didn't my 303 firmware accept updates until it was rooted?

Tactics119 said:
No, it's relevant, with all due respect, why didn't my 303 firmware accept updates until it was rooted?
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coincidence, official updates do not rely on root status.

many thanks. Was devastated when I had to send my 3 week old T back,
am a partial noob here and worked fine on the latest version of the phone software. :good:

This firmware can now be rooted without unlocking the bootloader, read post 2 of the All in one thread (Q&A section) to find instructions..

[Q] Flashing in Emma and then rooting

Hey guys,
I have been trying to root my Xperia Z (10.3.1.A.2.67) for the past three hours now with no success..
I followed this guide: www android gs/root-xperia-z-stock-10-3-1-a-0-2442-67-firmware/ and am now stuck at step 3 of the actual rooting (not the preparation). I cannot seem to find how I can flash the custom kernel to my phone using Emma.
I have googled around for a while and found that I can add services to Emma using the tools menu, too bad I don't have one: prntscr com/23psmy
I would love to root my phone or at least get my own kernel thingy back D:

cascer1 said:
Hey guys,
I have been trying to root my Xperia Z (10.3.1.A.2.67) for the past three hours now with no success..
I followed this guide: www android gs/root-xperia-z-stock-10-3-1-a-0-2442-67-firmware/ and am now stuck at step 3 of the actual rooting (not the preparation). I cannot seem to find how I can flash the custom kernel to my phone using Emma.
I have googled around for a while and found that I can add services to Emma using the tools menu, too bad I don't have one: prntscr com/23psmy
I would love to root my phone or at least get my own kernel thingy back D:
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Use flashtool Here is the link. Follow this thread to root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472

rockstar-z said:
Use flashtool Here is the link. Follow this thread to root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
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This flash tool doesn't seem to work on Windows 8? I already tried compatibility mode for Win7 and XP: http://prntscr.com/23pwfw

cascer1 said:
This flash tool doesn't seem to work on Windows 8? I already tried compatibility mode for Win7 and XP: http://prntscr.com/23pwfw
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See the part 2 of this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614 there are steps to install the drivers in windows 8
and follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405 to root

rockstar-z said:
See the part 2 of this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614 there are steps to install the drivers in windows 8
and follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405 to root
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I can't find the solution to my problem in there, I cannot run flashtool for some reason.

rockstar-z said:
See the part 2 of this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614 there are steps to install the drivers in windows 8
and follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405 to root
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It seems that flashtool is a 16 bit programme, and windows 8 x64 does not support anything below 32 bit D:

Of course Flashtool work on W8.

DrKrFfXx said:
Of course Flashtool work on W8.
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Please tell me how, because I've been trying everything I can think of (compatibility mode, run as admin..) but it keeps giving me the same error "This app can't run on your PC"!
I've been trying for a total of five hours now and it's starting to piss me off... Need to go soon and don't want to walk around with a resetted and unrooted phone all day tomorrow :\

cascer1 said:
Please tell me how, because I've been trying everything I can think of (compatibility mode, run as admin..) but it keeps giving me the same error "This app can't run on your PC"!
I've been trying for a total of five hours now and it's starting to piss me off... Need to go soon and don't want to walk around with a resetted and unrooted phone all day tomorrow :\
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Do you have Java Runtime Enviroment installed?

DrKrFfXx said:
Do you have Java Runtime Enviroment installed?
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Yup, and I've never even had this error before: http://prntscr.com/23qkdm

You downloaded Flashtools from here, right?
http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
One thing to consider is that Emma Flashtool is NOT Flashtools.
You CANNOT flash custom kernels from Emma.

DrKrFfXx said:
You downloaded Flashtools from here, right?
http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
One thing to consider is that Emma Flashtool is NOT Flashtools.
You CANNOT flash custom kernels from Emma.
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I have, and it does NOT work, tried every windows version in there, not a single one worked. Tried restarting, safe mode, compatibility mode, admin mode and restarting again. It's been way too long now and I'm just giving up. This went so much easier with my S3...
I'll try again tomorrow if I feel like it but if I have to go through all this freaking trouble I don't think it'll be worth it..

Can anyone please help my with this? Because I don't want to have a reset phone that hasn't even been rooted..

Download it again and check the MD5 of the file you downloaded. As a quick check, the file should be around 112MB.
Something is definitely wrong, as there are many people using Flashtool on Windows 8 without issues and it is definitely not a 16 bit application (32 and 64 bit executables are installed).
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

kingvortex said:
Download it again and check the MD5 of the file you downloaded. As a quick check, the file should be around 112MB.
Something is definitely wrong, as there are many people using Flashtool on Windows 8 without issues and it is definitely not a 16 bit application (32 and 64 bit executables are installed).
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Alright I got it to work now. However, I get the following error when trying to flash another kernel:
13/016/2013 21:16:11 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
13/016/2013 21:16:11 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
13/016/2013 21:16:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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I enabled debugging and unknown sources and held my flash button (volume down) while plugging in my phone again. (Also tried volume up) Neither one worked.
The only thing that changed is that my wifi won't enable anymore.

This is my log: http://pastebin.com/huG9cP41
That might be useful

cascer1 said:
This is my log: http://pastebin.com/huG9cP41
That might be useful
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Can't see any errors. Looks like a clean kernel flash.
What's exactly the error? You lacking wifi? Are you using a custom kernel like DooMLord's?
For wifi to work on Doom's kernel you have to flash the kernel.zip from recovery.

cascer1 said:
This is my log: http://pastebin.com/huG9cP41
That might be useful
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I also don't see any errors. Don't worry about wifi not working. You should only be running with the old kernel long enough to root, so it doesn't matter.
Root using DooMLoRD's script, flash your original kernel back and you're done.

kingvortex said:
I also don't see any errors. Don't worry about wifi not working. You should only be running with the old kernel long enough to root, so it doesn't matter.
Root using DooMLoRD's script, flash your original kernel back and you're done.
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I know it should work, but my phone (settings -> about phone) still shows the old version ..

Have you actually tried to root? I never even checked in About phone after flashing the kernel. I just booted the phone and rooted it.
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[Q] A noob in need of help..

Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.

Wrong section buddy. Should be in the q and a section and you can actually ask in the help thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2345372
I would love to answer your question but I'm on my phone, very limited on what I can do atm.
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LitoNi said:
Wrong section buddy. Should be in the q and a section and you can actually ask in the help thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2345372
I would love to answer your question but I'm on my phone, very limited on what I can do atm.
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Damn, I didn't realize, hopefully a mod will be kind enough to move it. Thank you.

Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Welcome to xda where everyone starts off as a noob
Don't worry we all make mistakes hopefully a moderator will move it in the right place.
Now to answer your questions
a) A firmware is the software installed on your device you have got it right in your specs.
b) The method of rooting depends on the firmware. The firmware you have does not allow easy rooting.
You have two options since your bootloader can be unlocked
1) Backup your ta partition using the backup utility and store it on your computer. Unlock your bootloader and root your device by following the guide posted by cookie ninja in the xperia z
android development section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656698
[GUIDE][ROOT] How to Root 101 Firmware and regain LB
2) Downgrade your firmware to android 4.2.2 by flashing an FTF file using flashtool (you can find these in the development section as well) and then root using doomlords rooting toolkit. You can then upgrade to even android 4.4 by flashing any of the pre rooted roms from the development section.
All the best.
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Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped

Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time.......
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Sony smartphones are nearly impossible to hard brick, unless you restored a wrong bootloader TA partition.(the one not from your own device)
The worst case scenario which you can get is total wipeout of every data you have on your phone, so always make a backup of things you need before doing anything.
The things you will need:
1.Basic computer skills
2.Knowing the bootloader of your phone
3.Knowing how to use custom recovery (cwm or twrp)
4.Knowing how to use flashtool
5.Keep a backup of firmware files (ftf) in case anything happen
6.Always check the forum in case the old backup of something of yours won't work in your phone after you updated

Thank you guys, you're all wonderful.

Raptyrox said:
Thank you guys, you're all wonderful.
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You're welcome bro!:highfive:

androidfreak70 said:
Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped
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One question, if I root it I can install kitkat? Just as an example.

Raptyrox said:
One question, if I root it I can install kitkat? Just as an example.
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If you want stock unmodded one you can do it without root. And if you want a rooted with dual recovery you will need root
But I advise you not to use stock kitkat because its lags alot and low battery life
Try those if you want:
Stock no root needed ( flash via flashtool)
Modded and fast with Root and recoveryROOT NEEDED
Thanks!

androidfreak70 said:
Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped
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This is what has to be done. Took me a while but yeah its worth it at the end.

Obillion said:
This is what has to be done. Took me a while but yeah its worth it at the end.
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:good::good:

I made the mistake of unlocking my bootloader without making a backup of my TA, so make sure you don't make the same mistake. Not an issue really unless you REALLY want OTA updates.
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[GUIDE] How to root 10.5.1.A.0.283 & 10.5.1.A.0.292 [Locked Bootloader]

For more info go to main thread posted by @kingvortex but use following kernels for your device (ZR):
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Please re-upload to another download site that does not require a redirect to a commercial site.
Please check your PMs
Thread closed until this is fixed
P.S: These kernels are same for all Xperia ZR models (C5503 , C5502) because of contain kernel only so you can use them for both C5502 and C5503 models.
Updated:
MOD EDIT @gregbradley
Please re-upload to another download site that does not require a redirect to a commercial site.
Please check your PMs
Thread closed until this is fixed

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just flash that ftf file via flashtool and I got root permission in my ZR ?? any other thing like as framaroot ??

rumm4n said:
just flash that ftf file via flashtool and I got root permission in my ZR ?? any other thing like as framaroot ??
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Go to main thread mentioned in OP,
briefly :
1. Flash .230 .ftf kernel
2. Root by Easyroot tool (towelroot)
3. Flash .283 .ftf kernel
4. Install latest version of SuperSU from playstore
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please upload the 10.5.1.A.0.283 kernel on some other uploading website, the downloaded file is of 0.01kb.

gitzz said:
please upload the 10.5.1.A.0.283 kernel on some other uploading website, the downloaded file is of 0.01kb.
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Both downloads worked fine for me, as linked.

JimDandy68 said:
Both downloads worked fine for me, as linked.
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tried on google chrome on pc, and chrome mobile unable to download, via dolphin browser i downloaded. thank you..
thank you Sir for uploading kernels.

sir can u give me link guide to make kernel.ftf only. only got where to find kernel.sin by doomlord

CrueLNooB said:
sir can u give me link guide to make kernel.ftf only. only got where to find kernel.sin by doomlord
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This is tutorial to flashing only stock Kernel.sin of any firmware version

CrueLNooB said:
sir can u give me link guide to make kernel.ftf only. only got where to find kernel.sin by doomlord
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Extract kernel.sin and loader.sin from .ftf rom and copy them to a new folder
in flashtool goto Tools/Bundles/Create then select that folder and complete blank textboxes (double click on Device field and select disired device)
in the left listbox select both files (kernel.sin , loader.sin) and move them to the right side then click on Create button to make .ftf kernel in firmware folder which placed in installation directory of flashtool

Jamal_RS said:
Extract kernel.sin and loader.sin from .ftf rom and copy them to a new folder
in flashtool goto Tools/Bundles/Create then select that folder and complete blank textboxes (double click on Device field and select disired device)
in the left listbox select both files (kernel.sin , loader.sin) and move them to the right side then click on Create button to make .ftf kernel in firmware folder which placed in installation directory of flashtool
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Thanks for sharing my guide here.
The easier way to create a kernel only FTF is just to open a complete FTF in your archiving software (I use WinRAR) and delete everything except kernel.sin, loader.sin and the META-INF directory. That's it. It takes seconds.
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I did not lose root after update of 4.4.4 is this strange ??

ariftwister said:
I did not lose root after update of 4.4.4 is this strange ??
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If you updated via OTA, then root is usually kept in that case.
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kingvortex said:
Thanks for sharing my guide here.
The easier way to create a kernel only FTF is just to open a complete FTF in your archiving software (I use WinRAR) and delete everything except kernel.sin, loader.sin and the META-INF directory. That's it. It takes seconds.
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your welcome
thanks for your easy and quick guide

kingvortex said:
If you updated via OTA, then root is usually kept in that case.
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Wait what?! Then why would anyone flash in any other way?!
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younix258 said:
Wait what?! Then why would anyone flash in any other way?!
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Lots of reasons:
If OTA isn't released yet.
To recover from a brick.
If you've modified /system then OTA will fail.
If your bootloader is unlocked then you cannot update by official methods.
Etc.
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flashing this
Hi guys,
It may be another thread I know, but prior I wanna flash this, I am unable to make a proper backup either with CWM (skips backing up android installed apps so the backup is useless) or with TWRP. (it is just not starting the backup to ext_SD)
Can anyone help? those threads are kinda dead

someone pls upload C5502 .230 ftf file

Thanks
Thanks for this trick, now i am rooted on Android 4.4.4
but i have one question i have c5502,
Network mode LTE will be ok in setting. it is by default... look at attachment pic

younix258 said:
Wait what?! Then why would anyone flash in any other way?!
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I did an OTA update (about 130 mb). after long usage, my battery died and phone powered off.
When I tried to charge it, the phone was bootlooping. It happened for 1 hour and the phone was damn hot.
Luckily, I woke up took the phone out of charger -- otherwise i would have seen a "Xperia ZR Barbecue" the next morning.
The phone did not even get connected in flash mode or fastboot mode because of 0% battery.
I managed to charge the battery a bit and, thank god it got connected in fastboot mode.
I unlocked bootloader and flashed mokee 4.4.4 kernel. Then offline charging worked.
When it was charged enough, I relocked bootloader and flashed .101 JB stock rom, and did a fresh update through PC Companion.
Now, offline charging is fine. For a while I thought I had my phone bricked.
But thank god, I was able to recover it.
So the advice to everyone who did an OTA update is to check offline charging is working fine, before your battery dies.

please anyone upload Xperia ZR_10.5.A.0.230_kernel_only.ftf for 5502 variant