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[Q] FlashTool Locked Boot Loader

Hi Guys,
I've been reading through the forum and all the threads, now I'm looking for a definitive answer...
Here's my situation, I bought an Xperia Z with FW .350 (AUS Vodafone) Stock Rom, with their bloatware on the phone, no FW .434 OTA update yet...
Bought my girlfriend Xperia Z HK Generic FW .350 just updated .434 OTA!!! *Jealous!*.
Her phone also has NFC icon displaying... (I know there's a fix for that as well, but still!)
I want to get her ROM onto my phone, and I've found Flash Tool would be the way to go here.
My concerns are will;
a) This be possible?
b) Will this break my Bootloader? I don't want to lose my DRM keys and effect my Bravia Engine or GraceNote etc..
Any comments would be much appreciated.
Cheers!

Backup the 2 phones and flash her firmware on ur phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
This will keep the bootloader intact.
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gm007 said:
Backup the 2 phones and flash her firmware on ur phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129
This will keep the bootloader intact.
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Awesome! Thanks, I just needed that confirmation.
Cheers.:good:
Is there anywhere I can share the roms once I've done the backups or would the FTF Files not be useful to others?

kuri_2k said:
Awesome! Thanks, I just needed that confirmation.
Cheers.:good:
Is there anywhere I can share the roms once I've done the backups or would the FTF Files not be useful to others?
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Look in development section,maybe someone has the same firmware as you do.
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[Q] Rooting Issues

Hi,
Im trying to root my xperia z1 with 4.3
im using vroot and the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
For some reason it asks me to let it do a full restore, i have backed up so i did wat i think it meant (dont speak chinese)
then after that instead of a tick it shows a cross and it obviously hasnt rooted the device?
What am i doing wrong?!
Thanks

marcelrees said:
Hi,
Im trying to root my xperia z1 with 4.3
im using vroot and the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
For some reason it asks me to let it do a full restore, i have backed up so i did wat i think it meant (dont speak chinese)
then after that instead of a tick it shows a cross and it obviously hasnt rooted the device?
What am i doing wrong?!
Thanks
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You didn't do anything wrong, but currently Android 4.3 cant be rooted. if you want root, you have to flash 257 then 534 then root and OTA update to 257. and if you get OTA to the 290 android 4.3 you might keep root.

Do you know when root will be available for 4.3?
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You can root, but you need to flash custom boot.img first. Just follow steps on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573921

marcelrees said:
Do you know when root will be available for 4.3?
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One of the 1st rules in XDA: Don't ask for ETAs
You must follow the threads and see, if one dev find a solution to root locked bootloader for 4.3. But take a look in the Xperia Z1 Android Development section. Or this thread, there a lot of hints and howtos for root.

Sorry I'm new! thanks for the tip!!
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Rooting 4.3 without downgrading

Can I root my Z1 having the 4.3 version without downgrading? If so please tell me. I downgraded yesterday and ended up not having having any signal and my imei was a bunch of zero's.
If you know a fix for the downgrading problem that is fine too, as long as I can root it preferably tonight.
Thank you in advance
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Hanozy said:
Can I root my Z1 having the 4.3 version without downgrading? If so please tell me. I downgraded yesterday and ended up not having having any signal and my imei was a bunch of zero's.
If you know a fix for the downgrading problem that is fine too, as long as I can root it preferably tonight.
Thank you in advance
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Whilst downgrading, you have to downgrade to .257 and then to .534. The problem with disappearing IMEI happens only if you downgrade directly to .534.
If you have an unlockable bootloader you could unlock your bootloader and then flash a custom kernel.
If you are on locked bootloader or would prefer to not unlock the bootloader, the only way is to downgrade all the way to .534, root, install recovery and then prerooted firmware.

Could you walk me through the process of downgrading twice without unlocking the bootloader, thanks.
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Hanozy said:
Could you walk me through the process of downgrading twice without unlocking the bootloader, thanks.
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Check this video:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2607987
It works like a charm :thumbup:
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Hanozy said:
Could you walk me through the process of downgrading twice without unlocking the bootloader, thanks.
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Will try it when I get home, thank you. How do I go about backing up my phone, the apps and stuff.
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Hanozy said:
Will try it when I get home, thank you. How do I go about backing up my phone, the apps and stuff.
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In the third comment on the thread you will find the answer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2607987

Thank you for your answer, is there a way to do this if I don't have an SDcard?

shem2409 said:
Whilst downgrading, you have to downgrade to .257 and then to .534. The problem with disappearing IMEI happens only if you downgrade directly to .534.
If you have an unlockable bootloader you could unlock your bootloader and then flash a custom kernel.
If you are on locked bootloader or would prefer to not unlock the bootloader, the only way is to downgrade all the way to .534, root, install recovery and then prerooted firmware.
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I made the mistake of doing this last night and now my phone tells me I have an invalid sim... anyone one know how to solve that?

I solved it by flashing back to my stock rom, the . 290 one.
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Hanozy said:
I solved it by flashing back to my stock rom, the . 290 one.
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Many thanks, I'll give that a try once I find a generic UK 290 ftf. Can only find the 534 and 257 at the moment...

Root Xperia T on JB 4.3 with locked booloader

Hello friends, i have a Xperia TL with a locked bootloader, i want to flash stock firmware Android 4.3 to my device via flashtool.
But how can i root my decive before i flash this rom. I have a locked bootloader and it says "allowed= NO".
I need to root because i want to restore my apps and data.

Why don't read "Xperia T, TL, TX, V Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" first thread?

Jordamo said:
Hello friends, i have a Xperia TL with a locked bootloader, i want to flash stock firmware Android 4.3 to my device via flashtool.
But how can i root my decive before i flash this rom. I have a locked bootloader and it says "allowed= NO".
I need to root because i want to restore my apps and data.
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You dont have to root your device to flash another firmware!

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Jordamo said:
Hello friends, i have a Xperia TL with a locked bootloader, i want to flash stock firmware Android 4.3 to my device via flashtool.
But how can i root my decive before i flash this rom. I have a locked bootloader and it says "allowed= NO".
I need to root because i want to restore my apps and data.
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If you flash it with flashtool it's easy... Just disselect data wipe and then you don't need to restore your data or apps.

Jordamo said:
Hello friends, i have a Xperia TL with a locked bootloader, i want to flash stock firmware Android 4.3 to my device via flashtool.
But how can i root my decive before i flash this rom. I have a locked bootloader and it says "allowed= NO".
I need to root because i want to restore my apps and data.
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Same problem with me.
You can root ur TL by : this tool( Password : xdamobile )
So simple, download and install, wait a second then click root.
If success, confirm here. Good luck.
NOTE: this tool only can root xperia T 4.1.2

Thank you it worked now i have my tl rooted.. After i flash the firmware will the root still on?
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Jordamo said:
Thank you it worked now i have my tl rooted.. After i flash the firmware will the root still on?
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No, if you flash FW via flashtool, the root is lost.
I think you should :
1. Back up ur app by titanium backup.
2. Download 4.1.2 stock FW LT30at from HERE
3. Download newest 4.3 Unbrand and flash it via flash tool (u must choose exclude baseband)
4. Root it by my tool
5. Restore app
If root fail at 4.3, u can flash 4.1.2 stock then root and restore app. Good luck

Thank you again.. If root doesn't work.. Is there another method to root? I wanna stay on 4.3.
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Jordamo said:
Thank you again.. If root doesn't work.. Is there another method to root? I wanna stay on 4.3.
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Now that is only way , try and if working, confirm with me.

Ok tomorrow I'll flash it and confirm..
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say please enter password you have this for donwloading tool

makysssdroid said:
say please enter password you have this for donwloading tool
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sorry i update passwrod : "xdamobile "

a_new_day1503 said:
sorry i update passwrod : "xdamobile "
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This tool can root in 4.3 update in my xperia TL30p
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a_new_day1503 said:
Same problem with me.
You can root ur TL by : this tool( Password : xdamobile )
So simple, download and install, wait a second then click root.
If success, confirm here. Good luck.
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a_new_day1503 said:
Now that is only way , try and if working, confirm with me.
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a_new_day1503 said:
sorry i update passwrod : "xdamobile "
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Nice try.
It installs a bunch of Chinese bloatware, language can't be changed and root CAN'T be obtained.
As much as I could understand it's a tool for MTK hardware and uses restore for root, and it doesn't work.
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makysssdroid said:
This tool can root in 4.3 update in my xperia TL30p
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It's not nice to lie...

nlooooo said:
Nice try.
It installs a bunch of Chinese bloatware, language can't be changed and root CAN'T be obtained.
As much as I could understand it's a tool for MTK hardware and uses restore for root, and it doesn't work.
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It's not nice to lie...
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Im sorry, this tool only can root xperia T 4.1.2, thank you for your confirmation.

Rooting Tool for Xperia V
a_new_day1503 said:
Same problem with me.
You can root ur TL by : this tool( Password : xdamobile )
So simple, download and install, wait a second then click root.
If success, confirm here. Good luck.
NOTE: this tool only can root xperia T 4.1.2
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:silly:
dear a_new_day, i was wondering if you would have a 'tool' for Xperia V (LT25i). I was searching the forums for a version that would work on my newly installed FM 9.2.A.1.199, JB 4.3. Your thread came up and I was hopeful but I read through it and it's for Xperia T :crying:
as of present I haven't yet found a working one for the new FM. I hope that DoomLord will soon come to the rescue...
thanks for whatever help/thread/link you can give. it's my only way to tweak the phone so as to increase the LIMIT number on SMS sent.
bodega1968

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040066
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695394
theese threads could be helpfull, read carefully before doing anything

[Q] Able to Root anymore?

Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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ImTheHatGuy said:
Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381

That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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androidtweaker1 said:
Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
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If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
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That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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kingvortex said:
If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes

androidtweaker1 said:
As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
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It's the Q&A section. If people knew everything, they wouldn't be asking for assistance here.
Please stop posting incorrect or incomplete information and replying without reading the question properly and I won't need to keep correcting you.
I'm sorry that you appear to be upset, but if you're going to reply to almost every thread here, then you should at least try to provide correct information.
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As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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ImTheHatGuy said:
As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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You're correct. There's no way to unlock your bootloader.
Yes, you will need to download a 4.2.2 firmware and flash it using Flashtool. This will probably require that you wipe your data, unfortunately.
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Thats perfrctly fine, I had backed up all my data with Helium Premium to Dropbox before I bricked it but now need root to get it all back lol
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1. Download a 4.2.2 FTF - Download.
2. Flash it with Flashtool.
3. Install XZDualRecovery using the unrooted method.
4. Install a prerooted KitKat rom, such as this or a custom rom of your choice.
If you need any help with Flashtool, then just ask.
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Thanks very much, I will give this a try when I get home
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You're welcome.
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When updating to a new ROM eg, one at 4.4.x do I really need to upgrade up each build version? I looked at the requirements and one requires the next down, and then again and I think I would need to do it like 4 times.

You shouldn't need to, as most custom roms provide everything you need. The zip sometimes contains everything or sometimes you have to use Flashtool to flash a supplied FTF for the kernel and baseband.
If you're unsure, you could ask in the specific thread for the rom.
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