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[ROOT] Xperia Z, ZL, Tablet Z {LB/UB} [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_com]

Information:
since there were numerous threads coming up regarding this and other threads were having partial information i have created this thread so that users can get a central location for correct information and post queries if any here...
so this is the translated version of the root exploit by: goroh_kun, huhka_com
Easy rooting Toolkit for XPEIRA Z SO-02E (ver 1.0.1)
original source:
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3247454
http://blog.huhka.com/2013/03/root-xperia-z-so-02e-rootingkit.html
for those who dont know, dont remember.. goroh_kun is a master developer who helped the X10 users get bootloader bypassed & custom kernel booting on locked bootloader! and if he has the Xperia Z (or a similar variant, rest assured that some great things are coming!!)
goroh_kun if you are reading this, i am a HUGE fan of your work and really appreciate all that you had done for the Xperia X10 and look forward to more awesome stuff for Xperia devices!
English translation done by my friend tkymgr
all credits for this go to the respective authors! awesome work guys!
many thanks to eviltom & VTR1000SP for testing the original toolkit, reporting it here on XDA and doing subsequent testing..
Alternative package by Bin4ry here[/U]
PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE POST BEFORE YOU TRY THIS!
Disclaimer/Warning!:
users are reporting that NFC is broken after this root method (easy fix by goroh_kun here)
if u had an unlockable bootloader device, after using this method the device will be detected as LOCKED or unlock not possible!!! (to fix this use this fix)
Try this at your own risk. The original authors & XDA community are not be held responsible incase your device is damaged in this process.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
Requirements:
Xperia Z, ZL with stock Sony JB firmware (as of now tested on: 10.1.D.0.317, 10.1.D.0.322, 10.1.A.1.350, 10.1.A.1.434)
Xperia Tablet Z with stock Sony JB firmware (as of now tested on: 10.1.C.0.344)
works on both locked/unlockable bootloaders!
ADB drivers installed (use this file incase u need to install drivers)
IMPORTANT: if you are using Windows 8 you will need to enable few things to allow driver installation
Rooting Toolkit package provided below
How-to:
increase screen timeout to 10 mins: Settings -> Display -> Sleep -> 10 mins
enable USB debugging : Settings -> Developer options -> Enable and Settings -> Developer options -> USB Debugging (check it)
enable install from "unknown sources": Settings -> Security -> Unknown source (check it)
download the rooting toolkit package and save it on C:\
exit all adb requiring apps like PC Suite, PC Companion, Flashtool, etc as they will interfere with the rooting process
extract the ENTIRE contents of the package (and not just one file) to some directory on c:\
once you are ready with all the above connect phone to PC and execute "runme.bat" from the location where the entire contents are extracted
press enter to start the process, as the device is detected the toolkit will start executing steps one by one
keep watching the command prompt and wait for the following to come up "press the button to restore the data in your phone"
at this point look at the device screen, an app will start, select RESTORE data
now u will get "if Restoring data is complete," in the command prompt
at this point open Phone & dial *#*#7378423#*#*
select "Service tests" in your phone operation.
select "Display" (screen will turn white), the toolkit will now start executing some commands
now press power button to turn off screen wait for few seconds and press it power button again (repeat it a few time) till then keep observing the command prompt for outputs
u will see "transfer files to your phone part2", "installing busybox,su,Superuser,etc..." & finally "Cleaning up"
after that the device should automatically reboot
thats it device should now be rooted
Troubleshooting:
if your device has unlockable bootloader then after applying this hack the bootloader status will turn "Bootloader unlock allowed: No"
in that case dont worry the users have reported that doing a repair via SEUS will flash back stock firmware and turn this status to "Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes" (the same might also be achieved by flashing a stock FTF using FlashTool <yet to be confirmed>)
ROOT WILL BE LOST BY DOING THE ABOVE AND YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE MAY GET WIPED!
SO DO A BACKUP OF APPS & INTERNAL STORAGE ON AN EXTERNAL SDCARD/PC
FAQ:
will this wipe /data
NO. since we are not unlocking the bootloader the /data partition will not be wiped
do i need to unlock bootloader for this to work?
NO.
will i lose Bravia Engine 2 ?
NO.
does rooting without unlocking the bootloader still voids warranty.
Not if you get back on clean Stock ROM
video walkthrough:
thanks to: shem2409... dont forget to thank him here
Download link:
the translated version can be downloaded from here:
EasyRootingToolkit_XPERIA-Z_SO-02E_v101-ENGLISH_tkymgr.zip
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE THREAD BEFORE POSTING ANY QUERIES!
i request someone to please create a step-by-step video so other users can benefit!

Quick question, does it wipe /data?
- First reply FTW. If you need this post just ask
EDIT: This worked on my C6603 in the UK on the Three network. Build: 10.1.A.1.350

Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_com]
One question.. If i relock my bootloader will i have bravia back...
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_com]
lordjan1986 said:
One question.. If i relock my bootloader will i have bravia back...
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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This method DOES NOT touch the bootloader nor any of the partitions in the phone. You lose absolutely NOTHING.

That`s it, thay`s it, yes yes yes!!! ))
I knew should not to unlock teh BL and wait a bit
Thank you!!!!

Is it possible to turn notification and softbutton bars black without deodexed rom and only root?
Thnx in advance

Thanks, now I have root with locked bootloader

Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_com]
Milaann57 said:
Is it possible to turn notification and softbutton bars black without deodexed rom and only root?
Thnx in advance
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Yes you can just check the app and themes section.
By the way some users are reporting that NFC is broken ofter this root method.
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium

Hehe, i have also incorporated the version to my Rooting Toolkit here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Regards

Bin4ry said:
Hehe, i have also incorporated the version to my Rooting Toolkit here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Regards
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awesome!
thank Bin4ry!
BTW NFC is broken after this rooting method! so be careful!

gm007 said:
Yes you can just check the app and themes section.
By the way some users are reporting that NFC is broken ofter this root method.
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium
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Can't find it.
One is a whole flasheble rom which requires unlocking the bootloader.
The other is a .zip file which requires cwm to be installed.
Grz

This looks amazing. I can't wait to try it. Root with be2!
Thanks doom.

robt772000 said:
This looks amazing. I can't wait to try it. Root with be2!
Thanks doom.
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all thanks to goroh_kun & huhka_com!
i have only written the step-by-step guide

DooMLoRD said:
awesome!
thank Bin4ry!
BTW NFC is broken after this rooting method! so be careful!
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NFC broken as in ? payment or file sending ? im still able to beam file to my N2.

Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_com]
Milaann57 said:
Can't find it.
One is a whole flasheble rom which requires unlocking the bootloader.
The other is a .zip file which requires cwm to be installed.
Grz
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You can extract the zip and copy the needed files using root explorer.
Let's move from this thread to keep it clean for rooting method.
Sorry Doom
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium

VTR1000SP said:
NFC broken as in ? payment or file sending ? im still able to beam file to my N2.
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not really sure... please do testing and report back..

Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_com]
DooMLoRD said:
check this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
all thanks to goroh_kun & huhka_com!
i have only written the step-by-step guide
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Thanks. I knew it was better to wait. I was so tempted but thank God I didn't. Woohoo
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

I can´t install driver I have used Flashtool-driver in the first post. I have tested every driver I found for Xperia Z. Any idea?
Installed the same driver in virtual machine and now it´s working. Very strange. I am rooted now

Thx works on my xperia V too :good::laugh:

DooMLoRD said:
awesome!
thank Bin4ry!
BTW NFC is broken after this rooting method! so be careful!
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Yep just found out, but i have fixed it already Just download my file and re-root after that re-root NFC will work again
Regards

[Q] Root C3506 FIDO (CANADA)?

I just got this today, and would have wanted to root the device... However, the current root methods seem to not work. Additionally, according to the service menu, this device can't have an unlock bootloader.
Model: C3506
Baseband: 8960A-AAAAATAZQ-40031007-09
Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-g1285c6c-01119-g8145734
Build: 12.0.A.1.284
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
I tried the this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329208
seems to have "worked" but neither the su binary nor the superuser app was installed.
I am not sure if it is "safe" to perform the new root method because the kernels are for the 02 and 03 variation of the device.
Any insights?

zaghy2zy said:
I just got this today, and would have wanted to root the device... However, the current root methods seem to not work. Additionally, according to the service menu, this device can't have an unlock bootloader.
Model: C3506
Baseband: 8960A-AAAAATAZQ-40031007-09
Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-g1285c6c-01119-g8145734
Build: 12.0.A.1.284
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
I tried the this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329208
seems to have "worked" but neither the su binary nor the superuser app was installed.
I am not sure if it is "safe" to perform the new root method because the kernels are for the 02 and 03 variation of the device.
Any insights?
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For ur model C5306 i think will be nice if u take a look: HERE
EDIT: Sometimes u have to do the process 2 times for see the SU app :highfive:
(Follow all the steps properly it will work, also make sure adb drivers are installed (If u install Sony PC Companion and connect ur phone with usb debugging on, adb drivers are automatically installed) also when before executing runme_win.bat, make sure u exit all other adb related program like Sony PC Companion, Flashtool, etc.)

Joku1981 said:
For ur model C5306 i think will be nice if u take a look: HERE
EDIT: Sometimes u have to do the process 2 times for see the SU app :highfive:
(Follow all the steps properly it will work, also make sure adb drivers are installed (If u install Sony PC Companion and connect ur phone with usb debugging on, adb drivers are automatically installed) also when before executing runme_win.bat, make sure u exit all other adb related program like Sony PC Companion, Flashtool, etc.)
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Oooohhh! Thanks! I'll do that, then I'll report back here... So it just like a matter of hitting it again for it to stick... Right? I remember being instructed like that in the froyo/gb era...

Sorry for the double post but..... IT WORKED! doing it twice (well once, but this is my second try since the first time around) definitely made it work! Cheers!

zaghy2zy said:
Sorry for the double post but..... IT WORKED! doing it twice (well once, but this is my second try since the first time around) definitely made it work! Cheers!
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It was the same for me it took two attempts
Sent from my C5303 using xda app-developers app

Im happy it worked :highfive:

zaghy2zy said:
Sorry for the double post but..... IT WORKED! doing it twice (well once, but this is my second try since the first time around) definitely made it work! Cheers!
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Did you check the model number of your phone after you root it?

Thanks Joku1981, I succeded to root it in the first run.
Does anyone know if I can update firmware for Fido Model: C3506 Build: 12.0.A.1.284 to 12.0.A.2.254 ?
I tried pc companion, or update from the phone, but there is no update for this model???

[Q] root locked bootloader ZR

hello
i want to root A.2.67 firmware but my bootloader is locked
so can some1 provide me with the previous version of kernel so i can flash that kernel and root my device
coz i tried with the kernel file or ZL which did not worked it crashed my phone
and i couldnot find the kernel for ZR
so please help
thanks

sanket_naik08 said:
hello
i want to root A.2.67 firmware but my bootloader is locked
so can some1 provide me with the previous version of kernel so i can flash that kernel and root my device
coz i tried with the kernel file or ZL which did not worked it crashed my phone
and i couldnot find the kernel for ZR
so please help
thanks
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can you just flash a new clena fw? always the best thing to do.
and btw just use vroot or framroot to root 2.67 next time, no need to flash kernels...

shteren said:
can you just flash a new clena fw? always the best thing to do.
and btw just use vroot or framroot to root 2.67 next time, no need to flash kernels...
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Can u just guide me for either of the procedure so that i cn root my phone
Thanks

mybe if you try to Google them you will discover some wonderful things!
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk

shteren said:
mybe if you try to Google them you will discover some wonderful things!
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Yeah, nice attitude buddy, but if you google vroot it points you here, where the damn thing is banned.

ToneLa said:
Yeah, nice attitude buddy, but if you google vroot it points you here, where the damn thing is banned.
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only the download link is banned, you can get the file somewhere else, and the guide tells you how to use it, and this one is actually an easier option:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
it roots the nexus 4, which is the same hardware as our zxr, it should work.

shteren said:
only the download link is banned, you can get the file somewhere else, and the guide tells you how to use it, and this one is actually an easier option:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
it roots the nexus 4, which is the same hardware as our zxr, it should work.
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Thanks, I gave this a try.
The two exploits, Aragorn and Gandalf, both fail. "Try another exploit if available. Error 5" Well I gave it a shot. Any advice is welcome

I also want to root my c5503, with a locked bootloader.
I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405 and according to it i just need a older kernel.
So here are my questions: is the 10.1.1.A.1.310 old enough and does it work with this root method?
How do i get just the kernel out of an existing ftf file?
Thanks for help guys!

Download vroot to your pc and intall, plug your phone run vroot and press green button that says root, that's it, now you can change the superuser app of your choice.
Hope I helped
Sent from my C5502 using xda premium

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CarlitosMendezR said:
Download vroot to your pc and intall, plug your phone run vroot and press green button that says root, that's it, now you can change the superuser app of your choice.
Hope I helped
Sent from my C5502 using xda premium
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Not really. Vroot is no longer available anywhere.

Thanks for the hint, but i don't trust in vroot...

try kingo root
Made in ZR

I finally managed to root with the following steps:
1) flashed the .310 Nordic ftf
2) used doomlords exploid v18
3) ota updates to vers .67 --> root still persists
I also tried to flash only the 310 kernel (like rooting the description from the z says), but that ended up in a bootloop with the Sony logo. -no idea why!

wihushae said:
I finally managed to root with the following steps:
1) flashed the .310 Nordic ftf
2) used doomlords exploid v18
3) ota updates to vers .67 --> root still persists
I also tried to flash only the 310 kernel (like rooting the description from the z says), but that ended up in a bootloop with the Sony logo. -no idea why!
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how did you enable the ota update on rooted .310? I temporarily disabled it with ota preserver but nothing happens.

I didn't had to enable it, it was enabled by default!
I just gave the ota update after the root a try and it just worked...

wihushae said:
I didn't had to enable it, it was enabled by default!
I just gave the ota update after the root a try and it just worked...
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It thinks it's already updated for me. so is there no way to enable it?
EDIT: Never mind, managed to fix it: It turns out I was trying to upgrade from the global version of .310; reflashing to the Hong-Kong version allowed me to update.

wihushae said:
I finally managed to root with the following steps:
1) flashed the .310 Nordic ftf
2) used doomlords exploid v18
3) ota updates to vers .67 --> root still persists
I also tried to flash only the 310 kernel (like rooting the description from the z says), but that ended up in a bootloop with the Sony logo. -no idea why!
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can you share .310 ftf
which would help me to root

Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465088

Download VRoot - Click Here to Download..

I rooted Xperia ZR 10.31.A.2.67 with locked bootloader, and its say ok.
But when i mount system the phone is rebooting,
How can i fix this?
I try install remountrebootfix but its say installed but teh phone still rebooting when i mount system.
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I rooted Xperia ZR 10.31.A.2.67 with locked bootloader, and its say ok.
But when i mount system the phone is rebooting,
How can i fix this?
I try install remountrebootfix but its say installed but teh phone still rebooting when i mount system.

preparing to root device

good day
i have been reading through the forums and various links
i have already tried to root my Sony Xperia Z1 with vroot and 360root, but just before i did that i connected my phone to my pc and it updated to 14.1.G.2.257 so now i have to use flashtool and downgrade to .534
so both vroot and 360root failed so i not sure if they got my IMEI number or not
anyways my current phone is branded with vodacom and along with all the vodacom bloadware, the main reason i want to root my phone is becuse i hateeeee being forced to have apps that i dont use and that i can not uninstall
phone info
device model - C69033
software version - 14.G.2.257
software ID - 1276-1257 R13A
baseband verision - 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270011-22
i have also read that i may loose the bravia engine
so if i read right the steps that i should follow are;
1. downgrade to 14.1.G.1.534 Commercial/Journalist 1277-1398 with flashtool (as this as per what ive read in the forums already has a OTA update)
2. use this method to root the device Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
3. Back up TA with [TOOL] Backup TA v9.8 for Windows [20130928]
4. to get rid of the vodacom startup screen i should run bootloader?
5. to get rid of apps that i dont want i use flashtool ?
thanks for the asistance

Angelus_za said:
i have also read that i may loose the bravia engine
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Not if you just root, only if you unlock the bootloader as well
so if i read right the steps that i should follow are;
1. downgrade to 14.1.G.1.534 Commercial/Journalist 1277-1398 with flashtool (as this as per what ive read in the forums already has a OTA update)
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Correct
2. use this method to root the device Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
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Correct
3. Back up TA with [TOOL] Backup TA v9.8 for Windows [20130928]
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No need to do this unless you are unlocking the bootloader, which you do not need to do
4. to get rid of the vodacom startup screen i should run bootloader?
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No, once you have rooted, install Titanium Backup from the play store (Free version, but I recommend the paid for version) then just uninstall the apps you do not want
5. to get rid of apps that i dont want i use flashtool ?
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No, flashtool is for flashing stock FTF's, you uninstall your bloatware using Titanium Backup
thanks for the asistance
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You do not have to unlock the bootloader at all if you just want to root and uninstall bloatware.

Brilliant thanks for the help I will gather my courage lol n try over the weekend n let u know how it goes
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk

oki downgrade to 14.1.G.1.534 Commercial/Journalist 1277-1398 with flashtool then i rooted with Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root then i updated through pc to 14.1.g.2.257
how can i confirm that iam rooted now ?

Look for supper user app in app drawer, or do something that requires root.
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

ya i installed titainum backup and it came up with a warning now iam running the root again and it is just sitting on a white screen and if i touch it it changes colour not sure whats happening

What warning came up? try following this guide if you wanna redo it all over again

Angelus_za said:
ya i installed titainum backup and it came up with a warning now iam running the root again and it is just sitting on a white screen and if i touch it it changes colour not sure whats happening
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Not sure what you are saying exactly, your phone didn't root that you are doing it again? make sure you have the phone in developer mode, if not under settings keep clicking about phone until it comes up and says you are now a developer or similar. Make sure you have USB debugging ticked, and then try vroot, worked well for me.
First launch of Titanium backup should ask for root permissions.

ok i got 14.1.G.1.534 Commercial/Journalist 1277-1398 rooted on my phone now
but now i cant update ota to the next version and if i do it via pc i loose the root
but my biggest problem is that now i can not restore my contacts back onto my phone :crying:

got good news i flashed my phone again this time with the C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Central Europe1276-4314_R2A ftf and then rooted with "Root MANY ANDROID!" and then confirmed root and also then was able to OTA to 14.G.2.257 yayyyyy and kept root awsome stuff
also i got my contacts back as i had a .257 backup that i could use to restore them yayyyyyyy

[ROOT TOOL] Root 10.3.1.A.2.67 / 10.3.1.A.2.74 and many others

キューブキューブ @ cubeundcube created root tool for Xperia Z C6603 10.3.1.A.2.67 and many other devices.
His root tools uses two exploit - one is master key exploit (bug 9950697), another one is CVE-2013-6282.
No internet connection is required.
Xperia Z C6603/C6602 10.3.1.A.2.67 / 10.3.1.A.2.74 / 10.3.1.A.0.244
(Other confirmed devices: Thread in Cross-Device Development)
Z 10.4.B.0.569 couldn't be rooted with both exploit, so these root tools cannot be used with newer devices/firmwares than Z1 .257.
--- bug 9950697 ---
You can download root tool from Japanese website,
http://cubeundcube.blogspot.jp/2013/11/xperiarootz-so-02e-so-04e.html
find "rootkitZ_20131112.zip" and download.
--- CVE-2013-6282 ---
You can download from this tweet.
https://mobile.twitter.com/cubeundcube/status/409191968795680770
*** Setup adb and enable USB debugging and Unknown Sources ***
Extract zip and run install.bat and follow the instructions.
If your device reboot and cmd says "完了しました" or "--- all finished ---", rooting is done.
If this roo tool helps you, please consider donating to him via Paypal.

Is this another fly-by-night app like Kingoroot? Does it need internet connection to do the root exploit (and probably connect to the Mother Ship, somewhere in China)? If does, then it'll get banned by the forum admins. This Kingo Root app has been trying every sneaky underhand method to enter into this forum.......
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Cookie Ninja said:
Is this another fly-by-night app like Kingoroot? Does it need internet connection to do the root exploit (and probably connect to the Mother Ship, somewhere in China)? If does, then it'll get banned by the forum admins. This Kingo Root app has been trying every sneaky underhand method to enter into this forum.......
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Didn't you download it?
It's not exe and uses one master key exploit.
No internet connection is required.

I did. Didn't use it AS yet. Maybe I'll try it on the wife's Xperia ZL and check....(sandboxed, just in case)..... Amy source codes /gits available? What exploit does it use?
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Cookie Ninja said:
I did. Didn't use it AS yet. Maybe I'll try it on the wife's Xperia ZL and check....(sandboxed, just in case)..... Amy source codes /gits available? What exploit does it use?
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It uses master key exploit (bug 9950697).
There is no source, but you can open ***.sh with text editor and decompile ***.apk and see smali.

Works!
Does it without internet connection. Avira does not find the zip package or the unzipped root folder/files within as malicious or suspicious.
Great find OP, and thanks for this thread.
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Hi
I've tried rooting my phone with both doomlord's method and this method but I can't get root! I'm on .67 right now does anyone have any idea how to fix this? mine is a C6603.
thanks

okgo said:
Hi
I've tried rooting my phone with both doomlord's method and this method but I can't get root! I'm on .67 right now does anyone have any idea how to fix this? mine is a C6603.
thanks
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Did you install adb driver and enable usb debugging and Unknown sources?

RyokoN said:
キューブキューブ @ cubeundcube created rootkit for Xperia Z C6603 10.3.1.A.2.67 and many other devices.
This rootkit uses one master key exploit (bug 9950697).
No internet connection is required.
Here is the confirmed list:
(If you find other devices/firmware can be rooted with this rootkit, please let me know.)
・Xperia Z C6603 10.3.1.A.2.67
・Xperia ZL C6502
・Xperia Tablet Z SGP311JP/SGP312 10.3.1.C.0.136
・Xperia V LT25i 9.1.A.1.140
・Xperia AX SO-01E 9.1.C.1.103
・Xperia Z SO-02E 10.3.1.B.0.256
・Xperia Tablet Z SO-03E 10.1.E.0.305
・Xpeira A/MIKU SO-04E 10.3.1.B.0.256
・Xpeira UL SOL22 10.2.F.3.81
・Xperia GX SO-04D 9.1.C.1.103
(For Z1, you can use this rootkit.)
You can download rootkit from Japanese website,
http://cubeundcube.blogspot.jp/2013/11/xperiarootz-so-02e-so-04e.html
find "rootkitZ_20131112.zip" and download.
* Enable USB debugging and Unknown Sources first*
Extract zip and run install.bat.
If your device reboot and cmd says "完了しました", rooting is done.
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I have downloded this files, It seems legit. this method is somewhat similar to Doomlords method, however this uses 3rd masterkey Bug to root, while doomlord used 2nd masterkey bug, if i am not wrong. Accordingly this should work in most of the devices as none of the manufacturers have fixed this Masterkey bug.

works great , thanks

working...
thanks man,
works like charm on my c6602 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67

OK so this works. But sure as hell made me worry as to WTF was it doing, based on the DOS command prompt box output... Seems to be written for output in Japanese Script.
Didi it first in sandboxed mode and second time rooted with WiFi and Internet OffF. Avira found no malicious scripts, and the firewall detected no ports being used by the programme.
Attached Screnshot, which was confusing, to say the least...

I reflashed stock rom using SUS and updated apps using TB (after rooting, as in above post with screenshot). However, after rebooting, I got a very curious error message (seems to be a multiple google activation ID restore by TB). Anyone experienced this before, and what's the solution?
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Cookie Ninja said:
I reflashed stock rom using SUS and updated apps using TB (after rooting, as in above post with screenshot). However, after rebooting, I got a very curious error message (seems to be a multiple google activation ID restore by TB). Anyone experienced this before, and what's the solution?
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Never seen such an error. So u rooted successfully. without any problems, however you got an error after returning to stock?? now thats interesting? You can fix it if you have TWRP recovery Installed by fixing permission as per various threads only TWRP method works and not CWM. and would you check bootloader status in service menu?

Bootloader status is Unlockable. Hovever running on Locked Bootloader (Not Unlocked from Sony, DRM & BE still available).

How do you remove root? In SU app there is option to remove it, is this safe? Will factory reset remove it? Thanks in advanced.

kutenkind said:
How do you remove root? In SU app there is option to remove it, is this safe? Will factory reset remove it? Thanks in advanced.
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Factory reset won't remove root. you can either flash stock Rom or use the option in su. If you don't mind losing data it's better to flash
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not working for me
Hmmm. I installed the Sony developer drivers found here:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
I downloaded the rootkit and replaced install.bat with the English version.
I enable Developer mode by tapping build number 7-times...
but still I am stuck at "Waiting for device ..."
Ideas?

hippotek said:
Hmmm. I installed the Sony developer drivers found here:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
I downloaded the rootkit and replaced install.bat with the English version.
I enable Developer mode by tapping build number 7-times...
but still I am stuck at "Waiting for device ..."
Ideas?
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Please try original install.bat to determine cause of this problem is install.bat or not.
Also run "adb kill-server" in command line or stop adb.exe in task manager and tyr again.

hippotek said:
Hmmm. I installed the Sony developer drivers found here:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
I downloaded the rootkit and replaced install.bat with the English version.
I enable Developer mode by tapping build number 7-times...
but still I am stuck at "Waiting for device ..."
Ideas?
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USB debugging turned on in developers option?
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