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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
Sent from my LT25i using xda premium
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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.
Sent from my LT25i

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

Help for Root Z1 .136

Hi!
I bought the Z1, and I do not regret it. Some bug screen, and other small stuff but good
I just talk to you because I am a beginner in android and I do not know what to do for my rooter device. So, I have already been able to untap the overlay of my operator. Now I am. 136 non-root and I realize that many things are accessible via root.
I would like, if you have time, kindness and patience, give me a little tutorial to be root in .136. While I've seen some stuff about that, but there was loss :/ IMEI and since jesuis beginner to android I'm afraid to do something stupid ...
So a little tutorial step by step, with a link to dwnld each time would be great!
I just ask for help ^ ^
Ps: sorry for my broken English.
Kisses! : D

AhhdafunK said:
Hi!
I bought the Z1, and I do not regret it. Some bug screen, and other small stuff but good
I just talk to you because I am a beginner in android and I do not know what to do for my rooter device. So, I have already been able to untap the overlay of my operator. Now I am. 136 non-root and I realize that many things are accessible via root.
I would like, if you have time, kindness and patience, give me a little tutorial to be root in .136. While I've seen some stuff about that, but there was loss :/ IMEI and since jesuis beginner to android I'm afraid to do something stupid ...
So a little tutorial step by step, with a link to dwnld each time would be great!
I just ask for help ^ ^
Ps: sorry for my broken English.
Kisses! : D
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Look at the video in my signature.
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shem2409 said:
Look at the video in my signature.
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Oh.. ok
It seems te be very hard...
I'm afraid :x

AhhdafunK said:
Oh.. ok
It seems te be very hard...
I'm afraid :x
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Just make sure that you follow all of the steps. If anything goes wrong you can revive the phone by flashing an Ftf of the firmware.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk

Backing up before rooting
shem2409 said:
Just make sure that you follow all of the steps. If anything goes wrong you can revive the phone by flashing an Ftf of the firmware.
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Hi. Just wondering as well with rooting my .136 fimware with locked bl. Is there a way to save all my current data the way i would if i had titanium backup on a rooted phone? :/
Thanks :good:

twizmaster said:
Hi. Just wondering as well with rooting my .136 fimware with locked bl. Is there a way to save all my current data the way i would if i had titanium backup on a rooted phone? :/
Thanks :good:
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There is software called Helium that does exactly what you are looking for:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
I have not used it so make sure that it works for you before you begin the rooting process. Good luck

shem2409 said:
There is software called Helium that does exactly what you are looking for:
I have not used it so make sure that it works for you before you begin the rooting process. Good luck
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Thanks. Will try it out now and let you know.
Just need to backup important stuff so i can easily restore after rooting. I actually wanna unlock bl and install beanstalk . Twas the best rom i used on my xperia pro b4 it got stolen :crying:
Update:
I used Helium to backup my data and managed to restore everything back to rooted 4.3. It wouldn't restore my messaging and user dictionary data to beanstalk though (4.4) so went back to stock 4.3 with root. Thanks again for the help
Ps. I found this just now, it may help someone in future: www titaniumtrack com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-howtos.html

[Q] how to make be 2 works again in kitkat (ub)?

Well, even though many users say that their be 2 work on ub in kitkat, that's not true to me . I don't know why. I tried many ways: flash z2 x-reality, flash restore bravie engine, flash x-reality engine by powerwizard, but it still doesn't work!
Please can anyone help me with this? Thanks in advanced :victory:
Sorry for my bad english

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Well, even though many users say that their be 2 work on ub in kitkat, that's not true to me . I don't know why. I tried many ways: flash z2 x-reality, flash restore bravie engine, flash x-reality engine by powerwizard, but it still doesn't work!
Please can anyone help me with this? Thanks in advanced :victory:
Sorry for my bad english
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It took me awhile to decipher your question. Especially the 'be 2 work on ub' part. But I think it reads "bravia engine to work on unlocked bootloader". Is that correct?
It might help if you write normal language. This is rubbish.

Cenobite_ said:
It took me awhile to decipher your question. Especially the 'be 2 work on ub' part. But I think it reads "bravia engine to work on unlocked bootloader". Is that correct?
It might help if you write normal language. This is rubbish.
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Well, English obviously isn't their first language. At least they tried. No need to make a post just to berate them for their poor grasp of English, especially since they already apologised for it.
Well, even though many users say that their be 2 work on ub in kitkat, that's not true to me . I don't know why. I tried many ways: flash z2 x-reality, flash restore bravie engine, flash x-reality engine by powerwizard, but it still doesn't work!<br />
Please can anyone help me with this? Thanks in advanced :victory:<br />
Sorry for my bad english<br/>
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It works for some people. Try flashing a 230 FTF. If it doesn't work, flash again and wipe data.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

Cenobite_ said:
It took me awhile to decipher your question. Especially the 'be 2 work on ub' part. But I think it reads "bravia engine to work on unlocked bootloader". Is that correct?
It might help if you write normal language. This is rubbish.
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well, sorry for that i saw many people wrote in this forum "be" for bravia engine and "ub" for unlocked bootloader, so i thought all of you would understand. I will write more clearly next time . Thanks!
sorry for my bad english

kingvortex said:
Well, English obviously isn't their first language. At least they tried. No need to make a post just to berate them for their poor grasp of English, especially since they already apologised for it.
It works for some people. Try flashing a 230 FTF. If it doesn't work, flash again and wipe data.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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thanks for understanding i haven't try to flash a 230 FTF yet, because i think that if bravia engine work on kitkat stock rom, so it will work on custom rom based on stock. I was in 4.3, then i flashed 4.4 rom via cwm, so this could be the problem. Thanks again, will try and report later
sorry for my bad english

[Q] Kitkat Stock ROM

Hey guys quick question, i am currently living with my long suffering firmware that is jellybean...the phones needing a good clean out and update!
So i was wondering if there is a UK regional FTF for the latest kit kat?
BUT ALSO! i have seen generic ES (Spain) Regional FTFs for Kit Kat and i will be moving to Spain in September.. so should i just go a head and flash that? i don't know the difference between ES & UK (not that i have managed to find a UK version, maybe someone could point me in the right direction)
Also are these FTFs available for rooting? my phone is currently rooted with CWM and will most likely want to re-root after i have flashed with flashtools..
sorry to ask such nooby questions
Thanks
Chris

xeningti said:
Hey guys quick question, i am currently living with my long suffering firmware that is jellybean...the phones needing a good clean out and update!
So i was wondering if there is a UK regional FTF for the latest kit kat?
BUT ALSO! i have seen generic ES (Spain) Regional FTFs for Kit Kat and i will be moving to Spain in September.. so should i just go a head and flash that? i don't know the difference between ES & UK (not that i have managed to find a UK version, maybe someone could point me in the right direction)
Also are these FTFs available for rooting? my phone is currently rooted with CWM and will most likely want to re-root after i have flashed with flashtools..
sorry to ask such nooby questions
Thanks
Chris
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UK Firmware version will work fine in Spain also
Here is link for generic UK Kitkat
You can re-root using towelroot after flashing with flashtool

androidtweaker1 said:
UK Firmware version will work fine in Spain also
Here is link for generic UK Kitkat
You can re-root using towelroot after flashing with flashtool
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Hey thanks for that! awesome
just out of curiosity? is the 4.4.2 any better than jellybean? in terms of performance and features? just a general opinion
cheers
chris

xeningti said:
Hey thanks for that! awesome
just out of curiosity? is the 4.4.2 any better than jellybean? in terms of performance and features? just a general opinion
cheers
chris
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The UI is a bit different with lot of bloatware removed.
Battery drain will be there initially but it will disappear after play store automatically updates.
Hitting thanks will be more appreciated than typing it

androidtweaker1 said:
The UI is a bit different with lot of bloatware removed.
Battery drain will be there initially but it will disappear after play store automatically updates.
Hitting thanks will be more appreciated than typing it
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i've thanked both posts and i am currently flashing excited! i havn't heard of towelroot before? i usually use doomlord kernel? does it definetaly work with xperia z? the reason i ask is i am not sure if after flashing the bootloader locks again..... do you need a locked or unlocked bootloader?
cheers
chris

xeningti said:
i've thanked both posts and i am currently flashing excited! i havn't heard of towelroot before? i usually use doomlord kernel? does it definetaly work with xperia z? the reason i ask is i am not sure if after flashing the bootloader locks again..... do you need a locked or unlocked bootloader?
cheers
chris
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I had rooted using the old school method because towelroot was not availabe then
Towelroot will work to root and its the easiest way at the moment.
After rooting just download and install SuperSU from play store.
After flashing firmware Bootloader wont be locked again
Kernel and Root are two different things
You will have to flash recovery again though as flashing firmware will remove the recovery
You can get the recovery from here
Dont follow root instructions from the link as you will be rooted after using towelroot

androidtweaker1 said:
I had rooted using the old school method because towelroot was not availabe then
Towelroot will work to root and its the easiest way at the moment.
After rooting just download and install SuperSU from play store.
After flashing firmware Bootloader wont be locked again
Kernel and Root are two different things
You will have to flash recovery again though as flashing firmware will remove the recovery
You can get the recovery from here
Dont follow root instructions from the link as you will be rooted after using towelroot
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what an awesome member!
you my friend! are a gentleman and a scholar! many thanks!
chris

xeningti said:
what an awesome member!
you my friend! are a gentleman and a scholar! many thanks!
chris
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Cheers :good::highfive:

androidtweaker1 said:
Cheers :good::highfive:
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one last question actually!!! i re installed flash tools before i flashed (still havnt flashed as of yet as need to back up) and when in open flashtools i see this error in the list
"Error parsing settingsprefs.js"
any ideas?

xeningti said:
one last question actually!!! i re installed flash tools before i flashed (still havnt flashed as of yet as need to back up) and when in open flashtools i see this error in the list
"Error parsing settingsprefs.js"
any ideas?
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Have you installed Java?
Edit: If not install it

androidtweaker1 said:
Cheers :good::highfive:
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androidtweaker1 said:
Have you installed Java?
Edit: If not install it
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absolutely im on java 7 update 65
here's a pic

xeningti said:
absolutely im on java 7 update 65
here's a pic
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You can proceed with flashing without any issues :highfive:

androidtweaker1 said:
You can proceed with flashing without any issues :highfive:
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i dont mean to be disrespectful but are you absolutely sure? i can't risk my phone getting gubbed hahah

xeningti said:
i dont mean to be disrespectful but are you absolutely sure? i can't risk my phone getting gubbed hahah
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ok ok ok!!! ill flash!! hahaha

xeningti said:
ok ok ok!!! ill flash!! hahaha
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Post results after flashing

androidtweaker1 said:
Post results after flashing
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will do!

androidtweaker1 said:
Post results after flashing
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BOOM
and cheers once again!

xeningti said:
BOOM
and cheers once again!
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:good:

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:good:
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sorry to be a pain again! having trouble getting CWM and doomlord kernal+root (sorry i just enjoy doomlords kernels) i hav installed ADB driver etc and it DOES boot into fastboot... when i type in "fastboot boot boot.img" it says its complete then you hear the sound of the device ejecting..... but the blue light stays solid... so i have to volume up+power to reboot and CWM isnt installed..... any ideas?

[Q] Should I root my Xperia Z1 ?

Hello everyone, I'm a owner Sony Xperia Z1 C6903.
I've a question.
1. Should I root my smartphone ?
I'm interesting of Timeshift video (slow motion) and Screen recorder, etc.
2. I heard about broken camera after root, is that true? Is it possible to fix ?
3. What about durable battery, keep live longer or shorter time?
I had root on my previous smartphone (Sony Xperia X10i) and after few months ROM start crashing, freezing and many apps functionally wrong or totally didn't work and was problem with SU..
What can you tell me after few months after root, how smartphone works? There are any problems with this ?
Let me know your opinions. I need to decide.
Someone have here rooted Sony Xperia Z1 C6903? Did rooted was good thing?
Which ROM should I chose?
If ROM start crashing, can I then back to original software without any problems?
I need also guide step by step how to root Z1, and I don't know what about that camera if it's true.

1st: Wrong section. There is a "Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" thread... => SEE HERE
TagonZ said:
1. Should I root my smartphone ?
I'm interesting of Timeshift video (slow motion) and Screen recorder, etc.
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If you want have custom features - then root your phone
TagonZ said:
2. I heard about broken camera after root, is that true? Is it possible to fix ?
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Cam is OK after rooting
TagonZ said:
3. What about durable battery, keep live longer or shorter time?
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Battery questions are a little bit annoying. How you use your phone? What apps you have? bla bla bla bla
TagonZ said:
I had root on my previous smartphone (Sony Xperia X10i) and after few months ROM start crashing, freezing and many apps functionally wrong or totally didn't work and was problem with SU..
What can you tell me after few months after root, how smartphone works? There are any problems with this ?
Let me know your opinions. I need to decide.
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After root, your smartphone works normally, but with root. But if you flash wrong things (mods not for your phone etc) and don't read instructions carefully - this could be a reason for reboots, freezes and so on. You must know what you do.
TagonZ said:
Someone have here rooted Sony Xperia Z1 C6903? Did rooted was good thing?
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Here a million of users who root their phones successfully and have a big fun And yes, for me root is a good thing
TagonZ said:
Which ROM should I chose?
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Do you like green or red shoes? Try out different ROMs and take the ROM that is for you the best.
TagonZ said:
If ROM start crashing, can I then back to original software without any problems?
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Use Flashtool and the right ftf for your phone. Make backups
TagonZ said:
I need also guide step by step how to root Z1, and I don't know what about that camera if it's true.
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Look in this forum and you will found many guides for rooting and all other stuff like this:
[Xperia Z1][INFO][REF] All the info you need before you begin
Root, Backup TA, Unlock bootloader and more! The ultimate Xperia Z1 guide
Newroot for Z1 & Z1C
And the very important thing:
READ READ READ READ
SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH
USE YOUR BRAIN

schickel said:
1st: Wrong section. There is a "Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" thread... => SEE HERE
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Yeah, sorry for that, but that was 1st time on this forum and was 1st post I though General discussion is the best option for my question I would be glad if mod can move thread to
correct section.
schickel said:
Battery questions are a little bit annoying. How you use your phone? What apps you have? bla bla bla bla
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I meant how much custom ROM drain battery, more or less than original ROM?
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Do you like green or red shoes? Try out different ROMs and take the ROM that is for you the best.
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I would start testing from recommended ROMs by others happy users
Anyway I will try root my phone and thanks for fully answers on my questions
Regards,
TagonZ

Last questions:
1. On what I should look when chose new ROM ?
2. Can I install other language pack for new ROM ?
Quote from other forum
Translated: was about to unlock the bootloader which in the case of Z1 danger at the moment falling a camera if you do not do backup TA
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