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What can I do, with a rooted but bootlocked device?

HELLO XDA :good:
I have a rooted, but bootlocked Xperia T.
I was just wondering, what fun things can I do with it?
I can't install CMW or anything, so isn't flashing things impossible?
Anything would be nice!

Lankan_1 said:
HELLO XDA :good:
I have a rooted, but bootlocked Xperia T.
I was just wondering, what fun things can I do with it?
I can't install CMW or anything, so isn't flashing things impossible?
Anything would be nice!
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you can install cmw on a rooted phone running 7.0.A.1.303 firmware, and you can flash that firmware with flashtool. Read the all in one thread from my signature.
Also, I must ask, why did you root if you didnt know what to do with it? You have just killed your warrenty for no reason..oh well.
What you can do with rooted and locked bootloader
Remove bloatware/debrand phone
Gain access to system partition
install cmw (In 303 Firmware)
Flash stock based roms like mine (Find in my signature) Its 195 based so you will be rooted and still have cmw and be on 7.0.A.3.195

gregbradley said:
you can install cmw on a rooted phone running 7.0.A.1.303 firmware, and you can flash that firmware with flashtool. Read the all in one thread from my signature.
Also, I must ask, why did you root if you didnt know what to do with it? You have just killed your warrenty for no reason..oh well.
What you can do with rooted and locked bootloader
Remove bloatware/debrand phone
Gain access to system partition
install cmw (In 303 Firmware)
Flash stock based roms like mine (Find in my signature) Its 195 based so you will be rooted and still have cmw and be on 7.0.A.3.195
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Rooted it for Titanium Backup.
Just checked, and I'm running 7.0.A.1.303 Could I flash CWM using flashtool?
Thanks!

Lankan_1 said:
Rooted it for **********/Titanium Backup.
Just checked, and I'm running 7.0.A.1.303 Could I flash CWM using flashtool?
Thanks!
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remove the reference to that warez please.
Ok, fair enough
Read the instructions in the thread for CMW for locked bootloaders. FInd a link to it in the all in one thread from my signature or just do a search
It is NOT flashed with flashtool...
And no need to say thanks, if you feel the need to say thanks, just press the button...thats what it is there for

Root for 4.3

when you think that it could be possible to root our Xperia T with 4.3 update?:fingers-crossed:

Downgrade to 4.1, root, upgrade with root to 4.3, this is the best way currently.
I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get a direct root method for 4.3 since we can do what I said above

matt4321 said:
Downgrade to 4.1, root, upgrade with root to 4.3, this is the best way currently.
I wouldn't be surprised if we don't get a direct root method for 4.3 since we can do what I said above
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That's the method if bootloader is unlocked, there's a few of us not willing to unlock it yet.

Use flashtool to roll back to 4.1.2, doomlord's rooting technique for rooting that firmware, jump to the development forum to grab the touch recovery by peetr, and then use darklord's deodexed stuff to get rooted 295 - did it today and the steps are relatively well mapped out for you - I can vouch that it works for locked bootloaders on stock firmware :good:

deepershades said:
Use flashtool to roll back to 4.1.2, doomlord's rooting technique for rooting that firmware, jump to the development forum to grab the touch recovery by peetr, and then use darklord's deodexed stuff to get rooted 295 - did it today and the steps are relatively well mapped out for you - I can vouch that it works for locked bootloaders on stock firmware :good:
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I got root following darklord method with locked bootloader. :thumbup:

nlooooo said:
That's the method if bootloader is unlocked, there's a few of us not willing to unlock it yet.
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you can downgrade with an ftf, I'm a non-unlockable bootloader so know the stuff.

matt4321 said:
you can downgrade with an ftf, I'm a non-unlockable bootloader so know the stuff.
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Yes, you can downgrade, but you can't upgrade using Sony Update or Companion, you can flash rooted rom via recovery. If you upgrade with Sony tool you'll loose root.

nlooooo said:
Yes, you can downgrade, but you can't upgrade using Sony Update or Companion, you can flash rooted rom via recovery. If you upgrade with Sony tool you'll loose root.
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Yeah, so obviously when I say downgrade and root, I then mean you can have the intention of flashing one of the stock rooted 4.3 ROMs

nlooooo said:
That's the method if bootloader is unlocked, there's a few of us not willing to unlock it yet.
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I did it on lock bootloader ton of times

corbett562 said:
I did it on lock bootloader ton of times
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What, rooting fresh installed 4.3, not flashing 4.3 custom rom?

I have locked bootloader, I only went back to 4.1.2 with flashtools, then installed root and CWM, after that flashed Dark Lord's 4.3 stock (the Bond one) and the SuperSU zip in recovery.
Everything running correctly.

Somebody will try to root it once the Z2 is launched: you can't downgrade that, but if a working root exploit is found it will probably also work on previous xperias.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

for xperiaV
is this method applied for xperiaT only?? how about V??
if yes, can someone give me more details about how to do this (tell me about what to download, what to do)
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is this method applied for xperiaT only?? how about V??
if yes, can someone give me more details about how to do this (tell me about what to download, what to do)
// 2 weeks ago, i upgrade from 4.1.2 (rooted using doomlord v17) to 4.3 (singapore version using flashtool)

with 4.1.2 i have root and how all we know with original update the root permission were lost.i don't want to unlock again my bootloader.i prefer that it will be locked,for keep it most possible original,because i like the sony software.i want the root only for xposed and his modules.

[Q] [q]about to root 4.3

Hi all, yesterday i just update my sp from 4.1.2 to 4.3.3 and i make a mistake, i download the ftf and flash the new (4.3.3) and i can root normaly. :/
so.. To root i neet to downgrade flashing the older version (likethis Xperia SP (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284_Unknown_3)
And then install recovery and next flash in recovery C5303_Generic_12.1.0.1.201_signed and kernel.266???
Please tell me if this is ok or not :???
Thanks in advanced

Gabboxxx said:
Hi all, yesterday i just update my sp from 4.1.2 to 4.3.3 and i make a mistake, i download the ftf and flash the new (4.3.3) and i can root normaly. :/
so.. To root i neet to downgrade flashing the older version (likethis Xperia SP (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284_Unknown_3)
And then install recovery and next flash in recovery C5303_Generic_12.1.0.1.201_signed and kernel.266???
Please tell me if this is ok or not :???
Thanks in advanced
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The process is incorrect.
You can root up to version .254. You can't root .201 or .266. by the method you stated.
To root .201 or .266, you can install one of the customised roms (see android dev section)
Some roms required unlocked bootloader. Others do not. So read the instructions carefully.
I am current on rooted 201 using this ROM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658043
(version 2.1 - you install v2 then update with v2.1 on top).
You will still need to downgrade to older version so that you can get root and recoveries before you can install the above rom
Good luck

headache59 said:
The process is incorrect.
You can root up to version .254. You can't root .201 or .266. by the method you stated.
To root .201 or .266, you can install one of the customised roms (see android dev section)
Some roms required unlocked bootloader. Others do not. So read the instructions carefully.
I am current on rooted 201 using this ROM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658043
(version 2.1 - you install v2 then update with v2.1 on top).
You will still need to downgrade to older version so that you can get root and recoveries before you can install the above rom
Good luck
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Sorry, can use this ftf?? (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284
For downgrade and root whit lordrom and install recovery and next flash 4.3??
Thanks :3

Gabboxxx said:
Sorry, can use this ftf?? (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284
For downgrade and root whit lordrom and install recovery and next flash 4.3??
Thanks :3
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Not sure what 284 is (probably global ftf of version 257), but the last version before 4.3 was 254. You can try though.
Answer to your last question:
As stated: YOU CANNOT ROOT 4.3 (266 OR 201) with doomlord's exploit- PERIOD.
Once you flash the 4.3 kernel, your phone will go into a bootloop.
You can only use doomlord's exploit for version 257 up to 254.

Hi, i already with 4.3.3 and roted,but when i turn on the Phone not apears the ligth of recovery :s. is a bug or i need to install aggain??
Thanks for reply
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

headache59 said:
Not sure what 284 is (probably global ftf of version 257), but the last version before 4.3 was 254. You can try though.
Answer to your last question:
As stated: YOU CANNOT ROOT 4.3 (266 OR 201) with doomlord's exploit- PERIOD.
Once you flash the 4.3 kernel, your phone will go into a bootloop.
You can only use doomlord's exploit for version 257 up to 254.
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isn't there any way to root .201 without downgrading and without losing drm keys?

pranavthombare said:
isn't there any way to root .201 without downgrading and without losing drm keys?
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You only lose DRM keys if you unlock the bootloader, not through rooting.
The downgrade to older 4.1.2 will not cause the loss of the keys...
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Gabboxxx said:
Hi, i already with 4.3.3 and roted,but when i turn on the Phone not apears the ligth of recovery :s. is a bug or i need to install aggain??
Thanks for reply
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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You didn't say how you rooted your device.
If it is through other roms, these roms would usually include a set of recoveries.
I have not tried (because I got both root and recoveries through customised roms for 201), but you can try dssmex's files to install your recovery. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923

O.k. Rooted my phone by downgrading to .254. If I use Flash tool to install .266 tft will that destroy the root?
EDIT: NVM answered the question myself.

A question about upgrading stock rom on a rooted phone.

Hi, If I have a rooted phone, how do I update the rom? I have the stock rom. I guess you have to download the update and install it like you would any rom, but would this format my phone?

Astralogic said:
Hi, If I have a rooted phone, how do I update the rom? I have the stock rom. I guess you have to download the update and install it like you would any rom, but would this format my phone?
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If you have a rooted stock rom, you will be able to receive update notifications from Sony and you can update using the offical methods.
However, the update will install the new stock rom without root, as this is not supported by the manufacturer.
There are some tricks to maintain root during an update, but there is no guarantee it will work.
(search xda forums)
FYI, for the current 4.3 stock release for V and T, there is a "one-click" root method.
Check this .
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arturiu said:
If you have a rooted stock rom, you will be able to receive update notifications from Sony and you can update using the offical methods.
However, the update will install the new stock rom without root, as this is not supported by the manufacturer.
There are some tricks to maintain root during an update, but there is no guarantee it will work.
(search xda forums)
FYI, for the current 4.3 stock release for V and T, there is a "one-click" root method.
Check this .
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I can't update whilst rooted, the update fails to install. I would need to unroot before updating via the official method.

Astralogic said:
I can't update whilst rooted, the update fails to install. I would need to unroot before updating via the official method.
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SuperSU has an option to remove root from your rom.
You can try that and see if the rom update works.

updating rooted phone
Astralogic said:
I can't update whilst rooted, the update fails to install. I would need to unroot before updating via the official method.
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sir
get any required stock ftf files from xda link and flash that on flash tool to your rooted phone
there must be no problem.try

[Q] update 14.4.A.0.157

Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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What was it on prior to the update?

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php

yoorie016 said:
the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
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I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop

sruba209 said:
my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop
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OTA will always fail when you're rooted, as signature checks will fail. You need to flash a pre-rooted 157 after wiping system and caches (not data).
maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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Install a non-rooted, fresh copy of 157. Close Sony Updater tool(s).
Flash the 108 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Root using XperiaRoot. Close XperiaRoot.
Flash the 157 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Install XZDR Dual Recovery, and use TWRP from now on. CWM is old and should be killed with fire.
Send me $50 and a large pepperoni pizza.
Files are available here.

maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?

yoorie016 said:
are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?
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re done root now phone is ok back to 14.4.A.0.157 with unlocked bootloader.
Hopefully that will stop over the air update.
Now looking for rooted lollipop that I can flash