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[Q] Rooting the Xperia V [Solved]

Hello nice people of this forum, I've just got myself an Xperia V, running 9.0.1.D.0.10, and is looking for a method to root it without unlocking the bootloader.
I've tried googling it and searching the forums but came back empty. Perhaps some nice person can help me.
Thanks,
Aaron
Sent from my LT25i
Edit : Solved as of 3rd April 2013. Refer to general page.

Aaron_035 said:
Hello nice people of this forum, I've just got myself an Xperia V, running 9.0.1.D.0.10, and is looking for a method to root it without unlocking the bootloader.
I've tried googling it and searching the forums but came back empty. Perhaps some nice person can help me.
Thanks,
Aaron
Sent from my LT25i
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If you look in v android development there is an unsecure kernel, but this is for older firmware, maybe it works
Edit: you must unlock bootloader for custom kernel, i do not think bin4ry method works for newer firmwares
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funiewski said:
If you look in v android development there is an unsecure kernel, but this is for older firmware, maybe it works
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"Without unlocking the bootloader"
LT25i

datagubben said:
"Without unlocking the bootloader"
LT25i
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me ->

Thanks so much for your quick responses.
So right now, we have no root access without unlocking the bootloader.
Hopefully the genius developers will come up with something soon. A little bothered by the bloatware from my provider.
Thanks guys,
Aaron

funiewski said:
If you look in v android development there is an unsecure kernel, but this is for older firmware, maybe it works
Edit: you must unlock bootloader for custom kernel, i do not think bin4ry method works for newer firmwares
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Hi funiewski,
I have tried rooting by flashing that kernel but I don't seems to get root when I check with the root checker app. Would you be able to advise on this? I would have posted in that thread but apparently I don't have enough post count.

Aaron_035 said:
Thanks so much for your quick responses.
So right now, we have no root access without unlocking the bootloader.
Hopefully the genius developers will come up with something soon. A little bothered by the bloatware from my provider.
Thanks guys,
Aaron
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Singtel hah? Hahaha ask Palmer clear for you lor.
Serious: I'm getting a V soon and is the bloatware that bad?
EDIT: You can clear bloatware by flashing an international version of the firmware.

lee480 said:
Singtel hah? Hahaha ask Palmer clear for you lor.
Serious: I'm getting a V soon and is the bloatware that bad?
EDIT: You can clear bloatware by flashing an international version of the firmware.
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Hi! Are you a fellow Singaporean as well? Are you familiar with this rooting process?

Harimoto said:
Hi! Are you a fellow Singaporean as well? Are you familiar with this rooting process?
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Well hello fellow nation-man. I'm Singaporean too. I'm using star hub. Its not that bad, its just bothering me. Ha ha.
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If you guys want to root without unlocking bootloader, PM me.
Need a guinea pig. My V havent come yet. It's using the same method as rooting the new 6.1.1.C.1.0 for the ST-E phones.

lee480 said:
If you guys want to root without unlocking bootloader, PM me.
Need a guinea pig. My V havent come yet. It's using the same method as rooting the new 6.1.1.C.1.0 for the ST-E phones.
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Thank you and your guinea pig. Brave souls who seek progress.

Aaron_035 said:
Thank you and your guinea pig. Brave souls who seek progress.
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Are you interested? PM me if. Even if anything goes wrong, most likely, nothing will go wrong as u can reflash the original firmware.

lee480 said:
Are you interested? PM me if. Even if anything goes wrong, most likely, nothing will go wrong as u can reflash the original firmware.
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Sorry dude, the Xperia V I'm using is the one mailed to my home for my dad. He's currently overseas so I'm using it.
Mine will be arriving in a couple of days though So... Soon, perhaps.
Sorry,
Aaron

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lee480 said:
Are you interested? PM me if. Even if anything goes wrong, most likely, nothing will go wrong as u can reflash the original firmware.
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I can be your Guinea pig! Got my second Xperia V today, the old one received on December 4th was Dead On Delivery (DOA).
I put it in the bath to test it, but with headphones attched, not good idea!

datagubben said:
I can be your Guinea pig! Got my second Xperia V today, the old one received on December 4th was Dead On Delivery (DOA).
I put it in the bath to test it, but with headphones attched, not good idea!
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As on right now you dont want to be that guinea pig... my freind cpumaster lost wifi and bluetooth from this "test" and cant roll back on seus....

Sorry for the late reply. Looks like it didnt worked. Just reflash the stock ftf and WiFi and Bluetooth will work again.

lee480 said:
Sorry for the late reply. Looks like it didnt worked. Just reflash the stock ftf and WiFi and Bluetooth will work again.
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Cpumaster says that he cant roll back anymore. Seus doesnt work... as he doenst wake up for ahwile im wondering if yu could send me the unkmodified kernel so i can give to him?

There may be a way to root without unlocked bootloader
Try this well-known way of rooting Xperia AX in Japan.
I guess it's also possible for V to root.
1. Here is a Xperia VL's old rom and you can flash this kernel.sin and system.sin with V's loader.sin.
I can't post the link, but you can find it in uploaded.net. The ID is 3gvvv3w6.
2. Then, Root.
3. Create /data/local.prop (ro.kernel.qemu=1).
4. Flash V's system.sin without wiping.
5. Replace ric, install Busybox and Superuser.
6. Flash V's kernel.sin without wiping.
7. Do Factory data reset to easily delete unnecessary apps.

Daizaemon said:
Try this well-known way of rooting Xperia AX in Japan.
I guess it's also possible for V to root.
1. Here is a Xperia VL's old rom and you can flash this kernel.sin and system.sin with V's loader.sin.
I can't post the link, but you can find it in uploaded.net. The ID is 3gvvv3w6.
2. Then, Root.
3. Create /data/local.prop (ro.kernel.qemu=1).
4. Flash V's system.sin without wiping.
5. Replace ric, install Busybox and Superuser.
6. Flash V's kernel.sin without wiping.
7. Do Factory data reset to easily delete unnecessary apps.
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Broke cpumasters wifi and bluetooth and he cant relfash now fotr some reason... so we need a dif method for sure

rooting problem

okay guys i been having certain problem with my xperia z the thing is i root my xperia z and after rooting it i installed and custom rom the rom finish it installing afterward it say something about fixing root problem something like and it say a lot of no no no no and then fix root problem i mis click and i click no and now i can't root again my sony xperia z and update it!! can anyone help me?? plz i been like this for days!!

xvls said:
plz i been like this for days!!
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This has been here for weeks - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632

[Q] Docomo Xperia A (Japanese ZR) Root?

Hi all,
Does anyone have seen and/or know a way to root the Docomo xperia A (Japanese ZR) or if the Z/ZL method work on it?
I've been looking for a few days and can't find anything yet.
I know it has a locked bootloader so it's only about rooting and getting rid of Docomo's bloatware.
Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks.

Give this a try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
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vayu470 said:
Hi all,
Does anyone have seen and/or know a way to root the Docomo xperia A (Japanese ZR) or if the Z/ZL method work on it?
I've been looking for a few days and can't find anything yet.
I know it has a locked bootloader so it's only about rooting and getting rid of Docomo's bloatware.
Any information will be appreciated.
Thanks.
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If you can read Japanese, try this
xperia-mod.blogspot.jp/2013/06/xperia-ul-sol22-root.html(sorry for that I cant post link)
It is for another xperia phone, but also works with Xperia A!!
PS:the screenshot takes by "Anfish"

Thank you!
beni8978 said:
Give this a try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
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Thank you Beni8978, i have seen this one, and used it for the Z that was my cel before the A but even with the hardware being pretty much the same as the Z i´m kind of scared to try it, i´ll wait a little bit more to see if something more specific shows up.

Thank you!
seewant said:
If you can read Japanese, try this
xperia-mod.blogspot.jp/2013/06/xperia-ul-sol22-root.html(sorry for that I cant post link)
It is for another xperia phone, but also works with Xperia A!!
PS:the screenshot takes by "Anfish"
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Thank you seewant,
this looks promising, i don´t read Japanese but i´ll try to translate and study the procedure and see if get comfortable enough to try.
Once again, thank you very much.

I have my Xperia A SO-04E rooted with the method for Xperia UL SOL22.
There is more easier way to get root without flashing the ftf of Z though

Thank you!
tiltyu said:
I have my Xperia A SO-04E rooted with the method for Xperia UL SOL22.
There is more easier way to get root without flashing the ftf of Z though
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Thank you tiltyu. I´ve made it using Doomlord´s Easy Rooting Toolkit V14 and as the name say it´s really easy.

Sony Xperia SP Bootloader..

Hello Guys,I was checked my Sony Xperia SP service info and its telled to me Bootloader Unlock allowed: NO,I want to know how its possilbe to change to Yes? and if is it ,i want to know how to make it than...I want to install KitKat 4.4 Rom to my phone but only have with other kernel and not with stock kernel...This is why i want to unlock bootloader and change kernel + use KitKat rom...
Sorry for my bad English.

Did you check the sony website boot loader unlock list?
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jime1 said:
Did you check the sony website boot loader unlock list?
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I don't know where can get check it.Can give me link for it? please.

It was telled it:
*#*#7378423#*#*
make this code and check service info..this is telled me unlocking bootloader allowed: NO
this is the problem..

vwadam said:
I don't know where can get check it.Can give me link for it? please.
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NO use.. If it says NO.. You cant unlock it.. Cant root.. It depends on the version release of SP.. Some say yes n other NO.
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There is a lot of questions like this, with the same ANSWER, "NO", u cant change NO to YES,
Plz use search the next time.

"Cant root"
My Sony Xperia SP is rooted...Only the unlocking bootloader says no.

vwadam said:
"Cant root"
My Sony Xperia SP is rooted...Only the unlocking bootloader says no.
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You really cant unlock, method is selling Xperia sp, buying new one with bootloader allowed

vwadam said:
"Cant root"
My Sony Xperia SP is rooted...Only the unlocking bootloader says no.
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you are rooted ..thats fine.but you CANT unlock.. that means you cant flash custom ROMs..
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/

Ok than thanks for help
Any1 know when will release KitKat 4.4 for xperia sp or in this forum will someone release the kitkat 4.4 rom for sp with stock kernel?

vwadam said:
Ok than thanks for help
Any1 know when will release KitKat 4.4 for xperia sp or in this forum will someone release the kitkat 4.4 rom for sp with stock kernel?
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Try here and see if you can get any help.. :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895

jime1 said:
Try here and see if you can get any help.. :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
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I have alredy this rom on my phone,I was bought my phone with this.

Sony xperia sp bootloader ??
jime1 said:
Did you check the sony website boot loader unlock list?
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Yes I checked the website from sony (and some other).
Does all of those Tools works on W8 ?
Because I did my best (including asking for bootloader unlock key) and I'm unable to make my fastboot mode recognize on W8 hardware list
If you got a clue, welcome .
Watever happens, thanks Guys and Girls for all the non-profit job you do for most of us.
(btw : I just want to root my Xperia SP to be able to pull away some sony' apz that work underflow and make it 60% ram used without launching anything; this of course, make it slow !!)

vwadam said:
I have alredy this rom on my phone,I was bought my phone with this.
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Bro its not a ROM..its a guide specialized in xperias ..so try your luck there..
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poetefada said:
Yes I checked the website from sony (and some other).
Does all of those Tools works on W8 ?
Because I did my best (including asking for bootloader unlock key) and I'm unable to make my fastboot mode recognize on W8 hardware list
If you got a clue, welcome .
Watever happens, thanks Guys and Girls for all the non-profit job you do for most of us.
(btw : I just want to root my Xperia SP to be able to pull away some sony' apz that work underflow and make it 60% ram used without launching anything; this of course, make it slow !!)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903490
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083598

Can i use ONLY Rom on my Xperia SP Phone (Locked Bootloader) without change kernel and my phone not broke?
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577191

vwadam said:
Can i use ONLY Rom on my Xperia SP Phone (Locked Bootloader) without change kernel and my phone not broke?
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577191
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Ya I think so.. You should pm one of the experienced dev or member who owns Xperia SP and has carried out or helped in the development of the same phone model.. :thumbup:
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I have the same unlock allowed: No...
You can only use stock based roms, only recoveries for locked BL, and cannot enter fastboot mode...
Use SEUS for repairing or reinstalling stock rom if u ever mess something up during rom installation.

ASK ANYTHING >>{{Noob friendly}}

I created this thread as everyone has it except us
Any topic about ZR aka dogo :thumbup:
Sent from my furious XPERIA ZR

Why our Device is in Low activity Forum !!??

ariftwister said:
Why our Device is in Low activity Forum !!??
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Donno bro maybe coz our device is not so popular..
Its like a mini Z and doesn't have much popularity
Tapped from my furious ZR

Too bad.. I thought It had excellent support due to the fact that it has same build number with Xperia Z.

ariftwister said:
Too bad.. I thought It had excellent support due to the fact that it has same build number with Xperia Z.
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Still we have few lollipop custom roms
Thaks to the devs
Tapped from my furious ZR

hi guys , pls i really really need help to root my zr device so someone tell me what to do i have been trying to root it for 4 month so i'm about to kill myself if it didn't work :crying:
my phone is xperia zr android 4.4.4 c5502
my laptop is dell win 8.1 x64
i hope anyone can help me pls

huussein said:
hi guys , pls i really really need help to root my zr device so someone tell me what to do i have been trying to root it for 4 month so i'm about to kill myself if it didn't work :crying:
my phone is xperia zr android 4.4.4 c5502
my laptop is dell win 8.1 x64
i hope anyone can help me pls
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You'll need flashtool and driver pack for xperia phones.
Grab that and tell me
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sorry but where can i find them that's is my problem and the main problem is to find a working flash tool so pls give me a working links sorry for disturbance

huussein said:
sorry but where can i find them that's is my problem and the main problem is to find a working flash tool so pls give me a working links sorry for disturbance
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Flashtool link below
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/tool/flash-tool-for-xperia-devices/
And since you have windows 8
You'll need this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095087
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vaisakh7 said:
Flashtool link below
http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/tool/flash-tool-for-xperia-devices/
And since you have windows 8
You'll need this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095087
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i have did as the tutorial and finally the fastboot setup successfuly ^_^ but now what to do ??

i tried to use the doom lord pack to root my zr with last version v17 but it always stuck on this " daemon started successfully " and nothing else i attached a picture for it

huussein said:
i tried to use the doom lord pack to root my zr with last version v17 but it always stuck on this " daemon started successfully " and nothing else i attached a picture for it
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Flash .230 kernel
Root via towelroot
Reflash .283 kernel
Done

"Ok google" doesnt work on my zr. Latest version of stock Android, google search. Even if i try record voice sample in settings phone just ignore my voice. What it can be?

vaisakh7 said:
Flash .230 kernel
Root via towelroot
Reflash .283 kernel
Done
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i'm really sorry but can you give me links pls because i tried to search for kernels and didn't find it :crying:

hi guy's i have made a pre-rooted rom and it's ready to be flashed but flashtool can't recognize it can anyone help pls
or if there's a tool to flash the pre-rooted roms pls post me it's link ... i attached a pictre

Anyone have any experience using this phone in Canada? Are there also any major differences between the regular ZR and the Hatsune Miku model that would leave me without a functioning phone if I bought the Miku model?

huussein said:
i'm really sorry but can you give me links pls because i tried to search for kernels and didn't find it :crying:
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Don't search. Browse.
Now you are in Xperia ZR General.
Go up one level and then down to Xperia ZR Development or Original Development sections.
Go through various posts. It is there in one of the top few posts.
I am on Tapatalk now so do not have the patience to do it for you.

vaisakh7 said:
I created this thread as everyone has it except us
Any topic about ZR aka dogo :thumbup:
Sent from my furious XPERIA ZR
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hey mate, im a oneplus one user. And i did port some apps for xperia p and oneplus.
my friend has an xperia zr and i dont have time to test which rom is better(cm based)
is cm11 fxp better or cm11 official nightlies or some other custom rom? battery as well as performance are important.
thanks in advance!!

vicky2131 said:
hey mate, im a oneplus one user. And i did port some apps for xperia p and oneplus.
my friend has an xperia zr and i dont have time to test which rom is better(cm based)
is cm11 fxp better or cm11 official nightlies or some other custom rom? battery as well as performance are important.
thanks in advance!!
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Try the latest cm12 build from @xenius9.You can find it in Xperia ZR forum.The build date is 20150312.
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vaisakh7 said:
Try the latest cm12 build from @xenius9.You can find it in Xperia ZR forum.The build date is 20150312.
Sent from my Xperia ZR using XDA Free mobile app
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thank you!! will try that
but few questions --->1. cm12 is stable?
2.cm11 is stable? and suggest best kernel which you tried on cm11?
thanks in advance!!