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[Q] Anyone with a James Bond "Skyfall" branded O2 (UK) phone?

My previous phone was a Xperia arc. I got this Xperia T over the weekend and are still getting the hang of it. I rooted the phone successfully using Bin4ry's tool. Unfortunately it is loaded with bloatware, O2 branding and other junk that I want to get rid of but this cannot be done.
I always used ES File Explorer and was able to remove unwanted apps but now the moment I select the option "Mount File System" as writeable, it reboots the phone. Same happens when I try to use SystemCleanup by Inteks; it just reboots.
Anyone have a workaround yet, or are all those clever devs here on these forums working round the clock to correct all the wrongs? :laugh:
Looks like those cunning devs at Sony added an extra layer of security to prevent people from making changes on the system partition....
Anyway, sofar I am very happy with my phone and reluctantly have to let go of my trusty old arc....

You should re-root with Bin4ry's new v12 script. Don't unroot, just run root script again. This will fix your reboot problem.
Tested and confirmed working
Andi have the t-mobile version of skyfall in the Netherlands
Sent from my LT30p using xda premium

Awesome! That did the trick! Previously I used v11 to root, but v13 fixed the problem. Thanks again.
...now to find the location of all the junk apps. System\App does not have all of it and there is no more a folder called System\Vendor\App

Is your boot loader unlockable?

JJD809 said:
Awesome! That did the trick! Previously I used v11 to root, but v13 fixed the problem. Thanks again.
...now to find the location of all the junk apps. System\App does not have all of it and there is no more a folder called System\Vendor\App
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For bloatware, have you checked /system/etc/customization/applications/ ?

tilal6991 said:
Is your boot loader unlockable?
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Yes. Follow instructions on Sony's website. Takes about 3 minutes. http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

Is that specifically the O2 version? I know in general they are.

I intend to unlock it. My previous phone - arc - I had it unlocked by another member on the XDA forums. His username is Jinx13 and he does an excellent job. He charges 15 GBP for his service.
Having said that, when entering *#*#7378423#*#* on my phone and going to Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status it states my phone as Bootloader unlock allowed: No
....so I cannot do so from the Sony Website but these guys can work their magic
However, I am waiting for email from O2 after me requesting sim unlock. https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/help/help?qid=1&q1=2&route=unlocking&case=Handset Unlocking Form
After this, I will unlock the bootloader if Jinx13 or other users that advertise this service on this forum, are able to do so with this phone model. The way these guys unlock it, it also removes any sim locks as well...
@skifyr123:
No, I did not even know of that location, so thanks for that!! I was looking at the locations as it was on my xperia arc which was System\App and System\Vendor\App

I use Titanium Backup to remove all the bloatware after rooting. I've got TB Pro so I'm not sure if the free version allows it.
With TB you don't have to worry about finding the app apks - just view the Apps list in TB and uninstall whatever you want!

I just flashed the Generic UK FW on my Skyfall edition Xperia T, it removed all o2 branding, like above, used Titanium Backup to remove all bloatware. I have the pro version.
I spoke to Jinx, does he have a solution? He said right now, there is no test point solution available...?

[Q][ Bought an Xperia T without contract, though i'm not allowed to unlock bootloader

I feel kinda screwed here, I purchase phones without contract on purpose so that I do not have locked bootloader restrictions, though i cannot with this Xperia T, It's a lovely phone and I'd prefer to not return it for this restriction.
I'd love to get my hands drity on the Xperia T' s kernel source
What would you guys recommend me?
FYI, I only rooted the phone and updated to Jelly Bean.

djpbx said:
I feel kinda screwed here, I purchase phones without contract on purpose so that I do not have locked bootloader restrictions, though i cannot with this Xperia T, It's a lovely phone and I'd prefer to not return it for this restriction.
I'd love to get my hands drity on the Xperia T' s kernel source
What would you guys recommend me?
FYI, I only rooted the phone and updated to Jelly Bean.
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Currently there is no way to unlock your botloader if it says its not allowed.
I would return it and get ask for one that can be unlocked.

gregbradley said:
Currently there is no way to unlock your botloader if it says its not allowed.
I would return it and get ask for one that can be unlocked.
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Yeah i was thinking to to trade it in if this cant be fixed, though i feel its a shame if i need to.

djpbx said:
Yeah i was thinking to to trade it in if this cant be fixed, though i feel its a shame if i need to.
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well maybe as a dev it may push you into finding a way to unlock it
Yeah, you need to change it, having a T with a locked bootloader is like having a gorgeous girlfriend who wants to be celibate

djpbx said:
I feel kinda screwed here, I purchase phones without contract on purpose so that I do not have locked bootloader restrictions, though i cannot with this Xperia T, It's a lovely phone and I'd prefer to not return it for this restriction.
I'd love to get my hands drity on the Xperia T' s kernel source
What would you guys recommend me?
FYI, I only rooted the phone and updated to Jelly Bean.
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This is probably a stupid question, as I guess you are well aware of this issue, but are you sure that the bootloader was unlockable when you purchased the phone? What I have in mind is that if you've used Goroh_kun's rooting method (or option "3" from Bin4ry's script), then the service menu incorrectly shows that bootloader unlocking is not allowed. I haven't bothered to check whether this actually does prevent the unlocking or it's simply a bug in the service menu itself, caused by the hooked library, but in any case it can be easily fixed. From what I've heard, it would be rather unusual to have an unbranded Xperia T that has the bootloader unlockable.
Edit: Ah, sorry, just noticed in your signature that my comment was also not relevant anymore, in addition to being unlikely helpful in your case.

Re: [Q] Bought an Xperia T without contract, though i'm not allowed to unlock bootloa
kerberizer said:
This is probably a stupid question, as I guess you are well aware of this issue, but are you sure that the bootloader was unlockable when you purchased the phone? What I have in mind is that if you've used Goroh_kun's rooting method (or option "3" from Bin4ry's script), then the service menu incorrectly shows that bootloader unlocking is not allowed. I haven't bothered to check whether this actually does prevent the unlocking or it's simply a bug in the service menu itself, caused by the hooked library, but in any case it can be easily fixed. From what I've heard, it would be rather unusual to have an unbranded Xperia T that has the bootloader unlockable.
Edit: Ah, sorry, just noticed in your signature that my comment was also not relevant anymore, in addition to being unlikely helpful in your case.
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Hmm, didnt root it on jb yet but this is helpful information anyways. I didnt see it around the forums yet
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

djpbx said:
Hmm, didnt root it yet but this is helpful information anyways. I didnt see it around the forums yet
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This has actually been fixed in the latest version (22+) of the Bin4ry's script. If you do the rooting manually, using the Goroh_kun's method, I'd suggest that you make a copy of /data/data/com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu/lib/libservicemenu.so, noting also the ownership (should be system:system) and permissions (most likely 644). I went so far as to restore the file's timestamp, but that seems to be unnecessary. In case you forget to do this, just take a look at Bin4ry's script and use the library he provides in the archive.
BTW, could you please tell which ROM version have you rooted successfully? I got a phone with 7.0.A.3.226 preinstalled, and neither method seems to work. There's simply no /data/local.prop for Bin4ry's original method to work (it seems to either be completely ignored if created, or at least its ownership is checked to confirm it's owned by root and not by, e.g. system), and Goroh_kun's method fails to switch the ownership of /sys/kernel/uevent_helper to system (if I understand correctly how it's supposed to work). Judging from other reports, this ROM version (and .223, perhaps) has indeed been patched against Bin4ry's method, and Goroh_kun's is likely working only on JB, so no surprise, but I really hoped I could make a full 1:1 backup of the phone.
Cheers,
Luchesar
P.S. Here's an article* that mentions the problem with the bootloader, but the solution is indeed much simpler. (Sorry, being a newbie here, I'm not allowed to post the link more conveniently. )
*) w w w .itechpost.com/articles/6550/20130314/sony-xperia-z-jelly-bean-4-1-2-root-upgrade-kit-guide-goroh-kun-leak-android-xda.htm

Re: [Q] Bought an Xperia T without contract, though i'm not allowed to unlock bootloa
kerberizer said:
BTW, could you please tell which ROM version have you rooted successfully? I got a phone with 7.0.A.3.226 preinstalled, and neither method seems to work. There's simply no /data/local.prop for Bin4ry's original method to work (it seems to either be completely ignored if created, or at least its ownership is checked to confirm it's owned by root and not by, e.g. system), and Goroh_kun's method fails to switch the ownership of /sys/kernel/uevent_helper to system (if I understand correctly how it's supposed to work). Judging from other reports, this ROM version (and .223, perhaps) has indeed been patched against Bin4ry's method, and Goroh_kun's is likely working only on JB, so no surprise, but I really hoped I could make a full 1:1 backup of the phone.
Cheers,
Luchesar
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I did a good root on ICS wit the standard method from bin4ry. Later i updated to jb but didnt Root that one yet
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

djpbx said:
I did a good root on ICS wit the standard method from bin4ry. Later i updated to jb but didnt Root that one yet
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I guess it must have been an earlier version than mine. Do you by chance remember what was the exact ROM version number?

Re: [Q] Bought an Xperia T without contract, though i'm not allowed to unlock bootloa
Nop. Unfortunately not
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app

gregbradley said:
well maybe as a dev it may push you into finding a way to unlock it
Yeah, you need to change it, having a T with a locked bootloader is like having a gorgeous girlfriend who wants to be celibate
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I like the way you put it!

djpbx said:
Nop. Unfortunately not
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Never mind. Thanks and good luck with the new phone!

kerberizer said:
Never mind. Thanks and good luck with the new phone!
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Thanks, hope the store sends it quickly but the mail service isnt terribly fast
With that said, the thread is closed. I got all the advices i needed and this can be a helpful resource for others.
Cheers!

Rooting xperia zr without Loosing drm data & having locked bootloader

As you know there are not many kernel options for ZR as in Z you have to unlock bootloader to root the phone to flash it with CWM or any other recovery.
So this is detailed Guide to root Xperia ZR & having Locked Bootloader
1) Don't upgrade your phone to 4.2.2_10.3.1.A.2.67 Firmware & If you already updated it to Downgrade it to 4.1.2_10.1.1.a.1.310 Firmware In Flash mode Using Flashtool 9.13 (Download Flashtool 9.11 install it After upgrade it with 9.12 & 9.13) don't unlock bootloader.
2)Now Root it Using DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit. to root just click runme.bat. Your phone will get root access & you will get Superuser app
3)Then use Backup-TA-9.8 to backup your TA.img & save it at any Safe location for further Use ( It Content DRM Data & must be saved throughout lifespan of your phone).
4)Now upgrade your phone to 10.3.1.A.2.67 either by OTA or Using Sony PC companion & if you are unable to get upgrade don't panic just use flashtool & flash the 4.1.2_10.1.1.a.1.310 again & try the OTA upgrade. (As i do have both for Indian region but attachments will be too big to Attach here).
5)Now install Vroot on your PC & root your phone with it. Now you can see that your bootloader got unlocked but don't panic install SuperSu from Playstore update binary for it reboot your phone. now freeze Superuser from Vroot using titanium backup then update binary for SuperSu. Now convert Superuser from Vroot into user app using Titanium Backup. Reboot Your phone update binary for SuperSu & uninstall superuser from Vroot.
6)Now Use BLU button From Flashtool. on pressing BLU button Flashtool it will prompt to start phone in flash mode to unlock bootloader just do as prompted but dont disconnect the phone after boot loader just hit the BLU button to re-lock bootloader. Reboot your phone.
7)Now just flash Back-up your TA Using Backup-TA-9.8.
8)Congratulation now you have rooted phone with locked bootloader with full functionality.
I wrote this because i just lost DRM data things cant be undone.
SO for all Niewbies this is guide to ROOT ZR with Locked BootLoader.

sasaengineeringworks said:
As you know there are not many kernel options for ZR as in Z you have to unlock bootloader to root the phone to flash it with CWM or any other recovery.
So this is detailed Guide to root Xperia ZR & having Locked Bootloader
1) Don't upgrade your phone to 4.2.2_10.3.1.A.2.67 Firmware & If you already updated it to Downgrade it to 4.1.2_10.1.1.a.1.310 Firmware In Flash mode Using Flashtool 9.13 (Download Flashtool 9.11 install it After upgrade it with 9.12 & 9.13) don't unlock bootloader.
2)Now Root it Using DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit. to root just click runme.bat. Your phone will get root access & you will get Superuser app
3)Then use Backup-TA-9.8 to backup your TA.img & save it at any Safe location for further Use ( It Content DRM Data & must be saved throughout lifespan of your phone).
4)Now upgrade your phone to 10.3.1.A.2.67 either by OTA or Using Sony PC companion & if you are unable to get upgrade don't panic just use flashtool & flash the 4.1.2_10.1.1.a.1.310 again & try the OTA upgrade. (As i do have both for Indian region but attachments will be too big to Attach here).
5)Now install Vroot on your PC & root your phone with it. Now you can see that your bootloader got unlocked but don't panic install SuperSu from Playstore update binary for it reboot your phone. now freeze Superuser from Vroot using titanium backup then update binary for SuperSu. Now convert Superuser from Vroot into user app using Titanium Backup. Reboot Your phone update binary for SuperSu & uninstall superuser from Vroot.
6)Now Use BLU button From Flashtool. on pressing BLU button Flashtool it will prompt to start phone in flash mode to unlock bootloader just do as prompted but dont disconnect the phone after boot loader just hit the BLU button to re-lock bootloader. Reboot your phone.
7)Now just flash Back-up your TA Using Backup-TA-9.8.
8)Congratulation now you have rooted phone with locked bootloader with full functionality.
I wrote this because i just lost DRM data things cant be undone.
SO for all Niewbies this is guide to ROOT ZR with Locked BootLoader.
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May i know why DRM is important and what is it used for?

good guide. only problems are...
there are a LOT of exact same guides floating around for MONTHS already. why do u feel u need to make a new one?
also, where are your credits and permissions to share other ppls' work here?
and also, there are those easy 1-click solutions available for MONTHS already and most ppl use that now instead of this complicated method which is outdated and troublesome...
oh one more thing after i read thru it again...
sasaengineeringworks said:
5)Now install Vroot on your PC & root your phone with it. Now you can see that your bootloader got unlocked but don't panic install SuperSu from Playstore update binary for it reboot your phone. now freeze Superuser from Vroot using titanium backup then update binary for SuperSu. Now convert Superuser from Vroot into user app using Titanium Backup. Reboot Your phone update binary for SuperSu & uninstall superuser from Vroot.
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ur this just made your entire post redundant... because... THAT is ALL you need to do. nothing else. and even that is inaccurate info...
so please, having just joined XDA only recently with 4 posts and you think ppl here don't know what inaccurate info you know? do a search first in future... don't make unnecessary posts, k?

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chewdaniel said:
good guide. only problems are...
there are a LOT of exact same guides floating around for MONTHS already. why do u feel u need to make a new one?
also, where are your credits and permissions to share other ppls' work here?
and also, there are those easy 1-click solutions available for MONTHS already and most ppl use that now instead of this complicated method which is outdated and troublesome...
oh one more thing after i read thru it again...
ur this just made your entire post redundant... because... THAT is ALL you need to do. nothing else. and even that is inaccurate info...
so please, having just joined XDA only recently with 4 posts and you think ppl here don't know what inaccurate info you know? do a search first in future... don't make unnecessary posts, k?
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OK i agree there are there are many guide for rooting but all are applicable to Z or Zl having many kernel options. not as Zr which has very few kernel option.
Try any Method except vroot on Zr & tell me which are more useful.
Even vroot unlocks bootloader so to get root with 4.1 without unlocking bootloader is precautionary because accidental wipe of Ta partition may void Warranty.
This is not for pro who can build kernel for those who knew very less about android, to avoid them all pain i suffered.
& again i joined this forum 4 days ago as you think but i used this subscribed it 4 years ago with my first X10 & used it Since then anonymously as i lost my password for cant retrieve it.
& Tell me What is inaccurate i will try it Myself.
If you think its ridiculous why you haven't posted how to Root Zr it would have saved me a lot of pain.
So as you done nothing before stay as you are at least i m trying to save pain of others.

DRM
Islamegy said:
May i know why DRM is important and what is it used for?
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DRM data is Digital Rigths Management Data which links purchased data to your phone without which you cant use data u purchased. More Important without which warranty voids, Bravia Engine seizes to work properly as it works with DRM Data. & Track Id downloaded from Market will not integrate with walkman which are Sony proprietary software's.

"Even vroot unlocks bootloader..."
WRONG
Vroot on 4.2.2 works without any issue...
Sent from my C5503

chewdaniel said:
"Even vroot unlocks bootloader..."
WRONG
Vroot on 4.2.2 works without any issue...
Sent from my C5503
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I support this, I have done it just today on my C5503 and I confirm that I STILL have BE2, I just uninstalled vRoot Immediately because of the first post in this Thread Page

Kratellismorru said:
I support this, I have done it just today on my C5503 and I confirm that I STILL have BE2, I just uninstalled vRoot Immediately because of the first post in this Thread Page
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hmm... i don't get any sort of crap from that software on my PC... maybe cos i was smart enough not to just blindly click Next all the way. IE/reg/security settings are all fine (part of my job is IT security so i know when weird things come into my PC)
as for the screenshot of the superuser app "dialing home", well one of the first few things i did was to replace it with SuperSU...

what..?? I've never seen a rooting procedure which unlocks the BL... and that last one absolutely doesn't need to be unlocked for rooting ! Honestly, I've serious doubts about your intentions. Why the hell do you tell upgrading, flashing, flashing back and blabla... this is too complicated.
Get vroot or kingo root, that's all you need
> chewdaniel personally, I use Superuser by clockwormod, it's open source and a safe alternative as well.

chewdaniel said:
good guide. only problems are...
there are a LOT of exact same guides floating around for MONTHS already. why do u feel u need to make a new one?
also, where are your credits and permissions to share other ppls' work here?
and also, there are those easy 1-click solutions available for MONTHS already and most ppl use that now instead of this complicated method which is outdated and troublesome...
oh one more thing after i read thru it again...
ur this just made your entire post redundant... because... THAT is ALL you need to do. nothing else. and even that is inaccurate info...
so please, having just joined XDA only recently with 4 posts and you think ppl here don't know what inaccurate info you know? do a search first in future... don't make unnecessary posts, k?
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This ^^^^^^^^
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[Q] question Rooting Xperia Z

All,
I am going round in circles, so hopefully someone will be able to point me in the correct direction.
I have an Xperia Z regretably updated to android version : 4.4.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-g32ce454 / Build number : 10.5.A.0.230.
I wish to root the phone so I can install Avast antivirus / theft and Titianium Pro basically so I can get rid of the dross Apps and protect my data should my phone get stolen.
All I want to do is root the phone , I do not need to install any custom roms.
I have tried Androxyde's Xperia flashing tool v0.9.16.1 which reports my phone cannot be offically unlocked (bootloader?) and also reports "part1 exploit did not work" when trying to root the phone.
Doomlord's Easy Rooting toolkit v18 gets to *start daemon*, *daemon started* and then just sits there.
So does anyone know how to simply get root access for the Xperia Z running 4.4.2 ?
Thanks
Smess
PS I did encrypt my phone and then found you cannot backup your data to your PC, fine idea epic fail.
Now factory reset to remove encryption.

SMessy said:
All,
I am going round in circles, so hopefully someone will be able to point me in the correct direction.
I have an Xperia Z regretably updated to android version : 4.4.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-perf-g32ce454 / Build number : 10.5.A.0.230.
I wish to root the phone so I can install Avast antivirus / theft and Titianium Pro basically so I can get rid of the dross Apps and protect my data should my phone get stolen.
All I want to do is root the phone , I do not need to install any custom roms.
I have tried Androxyde's Xperia flashing tool v0.9.16.1 which reports my phone cannot be offically unlocked (bootloader?) and also reports "part1 exploit did not work" when trying to root the phone.
Doomlord's Easy Rooting toolkit v18 gets to *start daemon*, *daemon started* and then just sits there.
So does anyone know how to simply get root access for the Xperia Z running 4.4.2 ?
Thanks
Smess
PS I did encrypt my phone and then found you cannot backup your data to your PC, fine idea epic fail.
Now factory reset to remove encryption.
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Rooting does not require bootloader unlock.
Use this to root in the easiest way credits to geohot

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androidtweaker1 said:
Rooting does not require bootloader unlock.
Use ""****"" to root in the easiest way credits to geohot
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Unfortunately the file to be downloaded is blocked by my AV as it contains a Trojan.

SMessy said:
Unfortunately the file to be downloaded is blocked by my AV as it contains a Trojan.
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Well firstly, you should download towelroot from the actual source towelroot.com.
Edit - It appears there's a problem with the website's certificate at the moment, so I assume that why androidtweaker1 linked to elsewhere. ?
Edit 2 - It appears to be fixed now.
Secondly, root exploits trigger AV software because technically they use a security hole to push files to /system. Malware would use similar techniques, but there's nothing to worry about in this case. Either temporarily disable your AV or download straight to your phone.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

kingvortex said:
Well firstly, you should download towelroot from the actual source towelroot.com.
Edit - It appears there's a problem with the website's certificate at the moment, so I assume that why androidtweaker1 linked to elsewhere. ?
Edit 2 - It appears to be fixed now.
Secondly, root exploits trigger AV software because technically they use a security hole to push files to /system. Malware would use similar techniques, but there's nothing to worry about in this case. Either temporarily disable your AV or download straight to your phone.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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I personally prefer to download from the original source :laugh: but some issue is there on the towelroot site at the moment so I gave alternate link
Clicking the lambda on the site is still giving issues on my side

Xperia Z rooted
Many Thanks
Xperia Z rooted and Avast & Titanium installed sucessfully. Had to remove Towelroot afterwards as Avast kept complaining about it.
Donation on its way.
Steve
kingvortex said:
Well firstly, you should download towelroot from the actual source towelroot.com.
Edit - It appears there's a problem with the website's certificate at the moment, so I assume that why androidtweaker1 linked to elsewhere. ?
Edit 2 - It appears to be fixed now.
Secondly, root exploits trigger AV software because technically they use a security hole to push files to /system. Malware would use similar techniques, but there's nothing to worry about in this case. Either temporarily disable your AV or download straight to your phone.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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SMessy said:
Many Thanks
Xperia Z rooted and Avast & Titanium installed sucessfully. Had to remove Towelroot afterwards as Avast kept complaining about it.
Donation on its way.
Steve
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You're welcome. ?
androidtweaker1 said:
I personally prefer to download from the original source :laugh: but some issue is there on the towelroot site at the moment so I gave alternate link
Clicking the lambda on the site is still giving issues on my side
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Yes, I acknowledged that there was a problem with the site at the time. ?
In Chrome, long pressing the lambda and selecting "Save link" worked for me.
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[Q] Xperia Z2/Z3 Lollipop LBL Got ROOT, Is it possible on Z1?

Hi ! I was searching on Z2 forums and seems like they have managed to Root Z2 with kingroot method on locked bootloader. Its not working on Z1 currently but with some modifications it just might. Its almost the same rom still. I have no experience but someone might just get this working on Z1 too ! Just wanted to let you guys know ! Good luck o/
Here is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/root-t3108230

Yes, I asked the question and it seems to be feasible. I'd like to test it but I don't want to mess anything yet because I don't have any backup at the time...

used Kingroot procedure on my Z1 around 5 days ago.......worked fine, came from stock LB 5.01 and now rooted, Superuser, Titanium, and xposed modules all working fine. No bootloops, no strange restarts. Couldn't be happier.

Could you describe precisely what you did? I'm really interested in that! (if that works with Locked Bootloader, everything stock and Lollipop that's a wonderful thing!)

Info: Kingroot will read your IMEI and for unknown reason IMEI will be sent to China server.

croash said:
used Kingroot procedure on my Z1 around 5 days ago.......worked fine, came from stock LB 5.01 and now rooted, Superuser, Titanium, and xposed modules all working fine. No bootloops, no strange restarts. Couldn't be happier.
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I would be interested too

Maybe someone to reverse engineer the kingroot method and make it to some easy one click root, without sending any IMEIs ? that would be awesome !

peperusso said:
I would be interested too
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Bit of research here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3106459
Over a week now, no problems. No mystery reboots or freezing. Was able to install superuser, uninstall kingroot, even trying the experimental xposed, titanium and the dual recovery all working as expected.
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Free mobile app

We've had root on LB since the 4.2 days. I rooted my phone back then, and kept it ever since. Unlocked the BL for some time, locked again, no loss.
If you're not comfortable with some Chinese closed source app running on your phone and applying some undisclosed root method that they claim is used by "other Chinese apps that need to get root", just downgrade , root, and flash back LP. It's much safer IMHO.

Safer yeah but the amount of work on that method that needs to be done is huge. Atleast compared to kingroot method that takes a minute, another for installing superSU...