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[Q] Issues after unlocking the bootloader

I have unlocked the bootloader. Now I have two issues.
1. I can't instal the new 10.1.1.A.1.253 version of firmware via pc companion. Does unlocking the bootloader affects the updates?
I didn't root it properly, just to install superuser and clokwork mode which i have uninstalled.
2. When palying games like Virtua Tennis or Real Racing 3 the screen never turn into full screen. The back, home, last app, menu buttons are always vissible. I have installed LMT and Full Screen Toggle which didn't work as my device was not roted. I have unistalled both of them.
I know I can't relock my device (which I really regret) but do you know any sollution for my issues?
Or maybe there is some effective way to relock the bootloader?
I am rather nob (have some rooting experience with htc hd mini, galaxy nexus, galaxy tab 7 and installing some custom roms).
Kind Regards,
Michal

sikoro said:
I am rather nob
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Lol sorry not funny.
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sikoro said:
I have unlocked the bootloader. Now I have two issues.
1. I can't instal the new 10.1.1.A.1.253 version of firmware via pc companion. Does unlocking the bootloader affects the updates?
I didn't root it properly, just to install superuser and clokwork mode which i have uninstalled.
2. When palying games like Virtua Tennis or Real Racing 3 the screen never turn into full screen. The back, home, last app, menu buttons are always vissible. I have installed LMT and Full Screen Toggle which didn't work as my device was not roted. I have unistalled both of them.
I know I can't relock my device (which I really regret) but do you know any sollution for my issues?
Or maybe there is some effective way to relock the bootloader?
I am rather nob (have some rooting experience with htc hd mini, galaxy nexus, galaxy tab 7 and installing some custom roms).
Kind Regards,
Michal
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1. I don't think so, i believe the reason is your location. If you want the new update then just flash the .ftf from the general forum using the flashtool.
2. Probably intended, how else would you be able to return or go to your homescreen?

ckyy said:
1. I don't think so, i believe the reason is your location. If you want the new update then just flash the .ftf from the general forum using the flashtool.
2. Probably intended, how else would you be able to return or go to your homescreen?
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Thank you for your reply.
Could you be more percise please as for flashing the .ftf??

First off all, you will need the flashtool. Get it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
Here is how you use :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
And of course the firmware :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632

ckyy said:
First off all, you will need the flashtool. Get it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
Here is how you use :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
And of course the firmware :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
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Thank you very much.

ckyy said:
1. I don't think so, i believe the reason is your location. If you want the new update then just flash the .ftf from the general forum using the flashtool.
2. Probably intended, how else would you be able to return or go to your homescreen?
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The reason is no location. I have installed the pc companion on othe PC choose proper location (Belgium) and I got message thet my phone has installed modified software and the update is not possible. Error 2003.
In this case useing flashtool will not brick my phone?
As for the full screen mode in Virtua Tennis it was working before.

sikoro said:
The reason is no location. I habe installed the pc companion on othe PC choose proper location (Belgium) and I got message thet my phone has installed modified software and the update is not possible. Error 2003.
In this case useing flashtool will not brick my phone?
As for the full screen mode in Virtua Tennis it was working before.
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It shouldn't brick your phone lol. Just flash the latest fw with ft and everything should be just fine. However, you'll lose root but since you have an unlocked bootloader, it shouldn't be hard to get it back.

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ckyy said:
It shouldn't brick your phone lol. Just flash the latest fw with ft and everything should be just fine. However, you'll lose root but since you have an unlocked bootloader, it shouldn't be hard to get it back.
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Is it possible to relock my device with the Flashtool Beta4?
If I have installed SuperUser and Clockworkmode from Google Play on my Unlocked NOT rooted device (and uninstalled them after a whiler) can I still use the Flashtool to Relock it as it is written here?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261

Root and working Dual Recovery

First this is not my work.I just changed few files here and there to get it work on ZR.I tested this on my ZR
Recovery works on locked Boot loader tooo if you are alredy rooted somehow in4.3
1. Back up TA and unlock using this guidehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45180393&postcount=1.
Use supersu binary attached below instead of one mentioned( su-bin-arm-signed.zip) there.
When unlocking use flash tool to unlock.use its blu option (it remembers your code from sony so unlocking again is easy)
2.after booting update super su through play store if needed.
3.restore TA using same tool used for back up
3.enable usb debugging
4.connect phone to pc
5.Download recovery zip
6.Run script
7.Give root permission to shell when prompt in phone.
(follow instructions on script)
CREDITS
Neojeo -Guide
Devshaft -Back up TA
NUT- SUpersu fix and Recovery base
Sijav -TWRP image
and anyone I forgot and Hwo ever contributed to above...

dude it's sijav
also it's necessary to get permission from the developer first then post yours,
in case of mine, I don't care but others might so double check the devs
and thanks

sijav said:
dude it's sijav
also it's necessary to get permission from the developer first then post yours,
in case of mine, I don't care but others might so double check the devs
and thanks
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So soryy about that.I thought giving credits is all needed.I will ask others.thanks for giving a heads-up

Lasantha said:
So soryy about that.I thought giving credits is all needed.I will ask others.thanks for giving a heads-up
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you're welcome mate,
Yeah that was what I thought in first place but better to see rules ... (it has been mentioned)
anyway feeling sorry won't change the name, you should edit it manually change the sajiv

Ahh Sajiv is a common name in my country so my eye has tricked me done...

You have my blessing, have fun with dual recovery folks

Thanks recovery works fine
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[NUT] said:
You have my blessing, have fun with dual recovery folks
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Hey m8,
Any chance for rooting 4.3 on XZR like u did for XZ "[STOCK][C6603][4.3] Update to 10.4.B.0.569 [Root & XZDualRecovery][DE-/ODEX]" ??
Thnx

shysparrow said:
Hey m8,
Any chance for rooting 4.3 on XZR like u did for XZ "[STOCK][C6603][4.3] Update to 10.4.B.0.569 [Root & XZDualRecovery][DE-/ODEX]" ??
Thnx
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Maybe
To be honest, XZDualRecovery takes precedence right now: loads of BIG BIG changes will happen soon

Lasantha said:
First this is not my work.I just changed few files here and there to get it work on ZR.I tested this on my ZR
Recovery works on locked Boot loader tooo if you are alredy rooted somehow in4.3
1. Back up TA and unlock using this guidehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45180393&postcount=1.
Use supersu binary attached below instead of one mentioned( su-bin-arm-signed.zip) there.
When unlocking use flash tool to unlock.use its blu option (it remembers your code from sony so unlocking again is easy)
2.after booting update super su through play store if needed.
3.restore TA using same tool used for back up
3.enable usb debugging
4.connect phone to pc
5.Download recovery zip
6.Run script
7.Give root permission to shell when prompt in phone.
(follow instructions on script)
CREDITS
Neojeo -Guide
Devshaft -Back up TA
NUT- SUpersu fix and Recovery base
Sijav -TWRP image
and anyone I forgot and Hwo ever contributed to above...
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first thank you for your work
Sir can you please tell that how to swap internal & external memory in xperia ZR(android 4.3) please

Bhaarath143 said:
first thank you for your work
Sir can you please tell that how to swap internal & external memory in xperia ZR(android 4.3) please
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Sorry but I don't know honestly coz I was never interested.I use folder mount.
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it is necessary to unlock bootloader to root? because reading it says that if you unlock the bootloader you lose the DMR, so you need to backup the TA, but to do that, you need an already rooted phone?
thanks.

anancr said:
it is necessary to unlock bootloader to root? because reading it says that if you unlock the bootloader you lose the DMR, so you need to backup the TA, but to do that, you need an already rooted phone?
thanks.
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thats why you down garde if you are in 4.3 ,you downgrade root backuo ta unlock upgarde root then resore ta

usb controller
Lasantha said:
Sorry but I don't know honestly coz I was never interested.I use folder mount.
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Sir I'm using XPERIA ZR...
I'm having ENTER GENIRIC USB CONTROLLER....
How to connect this gamepad with my ZR

Lasantha said:
First this is not my work.I just changed few files here and there to get it work on ZR.I tested this on my ZR
Recovery works on locked Boot loader tooo if you are alredy rooted somehow in4.3
1. Back up TA and unlock using this guidehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45180393&postcount=1.
Use supersu binary attached below instead of one mentioned( su-bin-arm-signed.zip) there.
When unlocking use flash tool to unlock.use its blu option (it remembers your code from sony so unlocking again is easy)
2.after booting update super su through play store if needed.
3.restore TA using same tool used for back up
3.enable usb debugging
4.connect phone to pc
5.Download recovery zip
6.Run script
7.Give root permission to shell when prompt in phone.
(follow instructions on script)
CREDITS
Neojeo -Guide
Devshaft -Back up TA
NUT- SUpersu fix and Recovery base
Sijav -TWRP image
and anyone I forgot and Hwo ever contributed to above...
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I did exactly as mentioned from step 4, since I was already rooted using Sijav's pre rooted MEA ftf process. After the script ran successfully, the phone rebooted and never went into recovery. I did it once again and this time, I pressed the VOL UP key repeatedly while rebooting, the notification led turned blue and the phone didn't turn on. I waited for 15 minutes and then installed NUT's original version which causes bootloops but at least gets me into the recovery. I then restored my phone using a backup I created earlier today.
Seems like this isn't gonna work this way. May be it's not supposed to work with a recovery already present, although I don't get why not.

Nut has a new version check it out. Still im using above. I have no idea why it's not working. Usually blue led comes when you are PC connected Phone goes to fast boot mode with volume up
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[GUIDE][HOW-TO][T/TX/V]Root Guide On Android 4.3 For Locked Bootloaders

IMPORTANT:
This method is now obsolete and not needed, we are able to root directly onto 4.3 now thanks to geohot, please see towelroot thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
OLD METHOD:
I see many threads about rooting Android 4.3, especially with locked bootloaders, along with many users getting confused about it so decided to make this guide on how to get root on your Android 4.3 device
Unfortunately there is no method to root directly on the Xperia T/TL/TX/V with Android 4.3, we must downgrade first!
Step 1, Getting flashtool installed:
You need to download flashtool and install the latest drivers, this can all be found here and here
Step 2, Getting your device running Android 4.1.2 which is rootable!:
You need to download a 4.1.2 FTF file, I recommend using this one if you are an Xperia T user,
Use this one if you are an Xperia V user.
Use this one if you are an Xperia TX user
although any will do as long as has a build number earlier than 9.1.A.1.141
Next what you need to do is open up flashtool which you installed in Step 1. Next click on the lightning bolt button which is the flash button, flashmode should be selected by default, click OK!
Now you are in the firmware selection area, navigate to where you downloaded the FTF file using the browse button in the top right.
Select the correct firmware, then click OK!
It'll process a bit, then will tell you to connect your device, firstly put your cable into the computer/laptop first, then hold down the volume down button on your device and connect the micro USB part to the device.
If all goes well it will start flashing, finish and tell you to restart the phone, the process could easily take 15 minutes, so be patient.
Step 3, Lets root the device:
Try rooting with the root option within FlashTool
Should that not work try this:
You want to download bin4rys rooting toolkit, which is found here and here
This part you will be walked through in the command prompt of the toolkit, it will tell you what to do and when, it is very simple!
Step 4, Now we're rooted, we want a recovery:
Now we need to get CWM recovery for locked bootloaders installed!
Download CWM installer here
Next extract the folder to somewhere on your computer, connect your phone to the computer, remember to allow unknown sources to be installed and to allow usb debugging, these can be found in 'security' and 'developer options' respectively.
Once done, double click on 'install.bat' and let the installer do it's magic.
If you have issues with this step, take a look at the 'Unable to enter recovery' section in the CWM for locked bootloaders thread here
Step 5, Download a rooted 4.3 update:
If you are an Xperia T user download from here
If you are an Xperia V user download from here
If you are an Xperia TX user download from here
Now transfer the package to the SD card on your device.
Next you want to power off your device, once that is done power back on, when you hit the first vibrate you should see a blue led, start repeatedly pressing the volume up button, the led should turn green and you will enter into CWM recovery.
RECOMMENDED: Now you are in recovery you should do a complete wipe data/factory reset, now this can be skipped but if it leads to errors and problems then you may need to go back to step 1, you have been warned!
Head to install zip from SD card and locate to where you downloaded the file, then flash the file!
Step 6, Enjoy:
You should now be all up to date with Android 4.3 and have root access, feel free to comment and ask questions in the thread if you are having problems or things didn't work as they should.
You also now should have PhilZ Touch Recovery installed which will allow you to install mods, make backups etc. To enter it is the exact same procedure as for CWM earlier on!
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I hope this has been a pain and stress free experience for you and that it worked

matt4321 said:
I see many threads about rooting Android 4.3, especially with locked bootloaders, along with many users getting confused about it so decided to make this guide on how to get root on your Android 4.3 device
Unfortunately there is no method to root directly on the Xperia T/TL/TX/V with Android 4.3, we must downgrade first!
Hello, can i root without cmw?
I hope this has been a pain and stress free experience for you and that it worked
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Hi, works on Xperia TX?
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matt4321 said:
I see many threads about rooting Android 4.3, especially with locked bootloaders, along with many users getting confused about it so decided to make this guide on how to get root on your Android 4.3 device
Unfortunately there is no method to root directly on the Xperia T/TL/TX/V with Android 4.3, we must downgrade first!
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Hi, can i root whitout cmw?

augustox said:
Hi, works on Xperia TX?
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Hi, can i root whitout cmw?
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It will now that you have a 4.3 rooted update in the dev section
No, CWM must be used to get up to 4.3

matt4321 said:
It will now that you have a 4.3 rooted update in the dev section
No, CWM must be used to get up to 4.3
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Ok. But can i use OTA to get up to 4.3?

augustox said:
Ok. But can i use OTA to get up to 4.3?
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No, this is why you need to follow the guide, if you OTA, you will lose root

matt4321 said:
No, this is why you need to follow the guide, if you OTA, you will lose root
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The CWM4XperiaT_v8i_JB.zip works on Xperia TX?

augustox said:
The CWM4XperiaT_v8i_JB.zip works on Xperia TX?
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Yes, that should work fine

I have instaled CWM recovery, but phone stucks with logo "Sony". Is it something I am doing wrong?

matt4321 said:
No, this is why you need to follow the guide, if you OTA, you will lose root
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You are wrong. You just have to do it rigth.
Just like i described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661698
[Lt30p]Keeping root with OTA-update!
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Skyguar said:
I have instaled CWM recovery, but phone stucks with logo "Sony". Is it something I am doing wrong?
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Which step did you get too? what device do you have? which ftf did you use?
thurin said:
You are wrong. You just have to do it rigth.
Just like i described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661698
[Lt30p]Keeping root with OTA-update!
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Fair enough, if it works for some people they can go this method. OTA updates with root isn't fool proof though so some users may find they loose it.
This is also more for people who have already OTA updated and don't have root

matt4321 said:
Which step did you get too? what device do you have? which ftf did you use?
Already sort it out, thanks for the guide!
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Skyguar said:
Which step did you get too? what device do you have? which ftf did you use?
Already sort it out, thanks for the guide!
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glad you got it sorted mate!

hey
im just wondering
if im doing this, are they gonna wipe out the entire data inside my phone??
because for some time, i was thinking about unlock the bootloader (even receive the request code from sony)
but after doing some research, i found many people regretting their decision to unlock, and even try to relock that thing
-thelastTsubasa

Works on my Xperia TX (locked bootloader), but i want to use the T9 Xperia Keyboard, can you give it to me please?

squillaciukm said:
hey
im just wondering
if im doing this, are they gonna wipe out the entire data inside my phone??
because for some time, i was thinking about unlock the bootloader (even receive the request code from sony)
but after doing some research, i found many people regretting their decision to unlock, and even try to relock that thing
-thelastTsubasa
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If you are on 4.1.2 then you can root and backup your data with Titanium Backup, If you're already on 4.3 and have to downgrade then you will have to wipe, otherwise you can get into problems
augustox said:
Works on my Xperia TX (locked bootloader), but i want to use the T9 Xperia Keyboard, can you give it to me please?
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I don't have a copy, download an official release from the dev section and get the apk out the /system/app folder

hey its me again
right now, i've done downloading all the required file.
just in step 5 (for xperia v) i only download LT25i.199_ch_deodex_root_philz_v1.zip
so, do we need to download LT25i_9.2.A.1.199_1269-5999_customized_CH
whats the difference between those two.

is it possible to root with flashtool instead the step 3? because i cant download from uploaded.net (idk why) in any browser please help

matt4321 said:
If you are on 4.1.2 then you can root and backup your data with Titanium Backup, If you're already on 4.3 and have to downgrade then you will have to wipe, otherwise you can get into problems
I don't have a copy, download an official release from the dev section and get the apk out the /system/app folder
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I can't find it

isko95 said:
is it possible to root with flashtool instead the step 3? because i cant download from uploaded.net (idk why) in any browser please help
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try and see, if it doesn't work look for a mirror in the root many android thread, I'm sure there will be one
squillaciukm said:
hey its me again
right now, i've done downloading all the required file.
just in step 5 (for xperia v) i only download LT25i.199_ch_deodex_root_philz_v1.zip
so, do we need to download LT25i_9.2.A.1.199_1269-5999_customized_CH
whats the difference between those two.
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I believe the first one is the flashable zip and the second one is the ftf
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I can't find it
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make a backup of it before you update?

matt4321 said:
try and see, if it doesn't work look for a mirror in the root many android thread, I'm sure there will be one
I believe the first one is the flashable zip and the second one is the ftf
make a backup of it before you update?
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Working rooting with flashtool instead of step 3, now i have 4.3 rooted

[Q] step by step of rooting from android 4.4

Hi i'm recently upgrade my xperia zr to android 4.4 kitkat.
Can someone teach me step by step on how to root or installed prerooted rom 4.4 for xperia zr cause i am seriously a newbies or noobies when it comes to rooting phones. Please someone help me ???

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Rulez93 said:
Hi i'm recently upgrade my xperia zr to android 4.4 kitkat.
Can someone teach me step by step on how to root or installed prerooted rom 4.4 for xperia zr cause i am seriously a newbies or noobies when it comes to rooting phones. Please someone help me ???
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First of all we have many dedicated threads to teach you step by step about rooting XZR.
For help I can give you a hint of how you must do it in short :-
1. Downgrade your phone from Kitkat to jellybean 4.1
2. Download doomloard's toolkit to root phone without unlocking bootloader.
3. As now you you have rooted your phone, now download Backup TA toolkit to backup your TA so as to keep bravia and warranty for your phone for future. Save this TA backup file with your life.
4. Now Upgrade to Kitkat. As now you have your TA backup, you can unlock bootloader from Sony Developer site help.
5. You can look for a software called Flashtool and download it. This is going to help you in further things.
6. Now unlock your bootloader.
7. Now Flash a boot image which has a recovery and is for XZR.
8. Download a flashable zip file for installing SuperSU.
9. Flash that file using that recovery.
10. Flash the kernel from the downloaded firmware of Kitkat using flashtool.
11. Start your phone and you may find SuperSU installed in your phone.
12. Now comes the part to keep your Bravia engine alive. As you have taken a backup of your TA, open the Backup TA tool after activating developer mode and USB Debugging.
13. Then connect your phone, restore TA partition to your phone.
14. Now what you have is :- i). Rooted Kitkat on phone. ii). TA partition for future restoring of your TA after unlocking the phone.
All these above steps I have written here have a altogether a complete explanation. Now it's your turn to read them from here XDA. Go ahead and read more before asking anymore. The more you read, the less noob you are. :good:

nikhilkaushik said:
First of all we have many dedicated threads to teach you step by step about rooting XZR.
For help I can give you a hint of how you must do it in short :-
1. Downgrade your phone from Kitkat to jellybean 4.1
2. Download doomloard's toolkit to root phone without unlocking bootloader.
3. As now you you have rooted your phone, now download Backup TA toolkit to backup your TA so as to keep bravia and warranty for your phone for future. Save this TA backup file with your life.
4. Now Upgrade to Kitkat. As now you have your TA backup, you can unlock bootloader from Sony Developer site help.
5. You can look for a software called Flashtool and download it. This is going to help you in further things.
6. Now unlock your bootloader.
7. Now Flash a boot image which has a recovery and is for XZR.
8. Download a flashable zip file for installing SuperSU.
9. Flash that file using that recovery.
10. Flash the kernel from the downloaded firmware of Kitkat using flashtool.
11. Start your phone and you may find SuperSU installed in your phone.
12. Now comes the part to keep your Bravia engine alive. As you have taken a backup of your TA, open the Backup TA tool after activating developer mode and USB Debugging.
13. Then connect your phone, restore TA partition to your phone.
14. Now what you have is :- i). Rooted Kitkat on phone. ii). TA partition for future restoring of your TA after unlocking the phone.
All these above steps I have written here have a altogether a complete explanation. Now it's your turn to read them from here XDA. Go ahead and read more before asking anymore. The more you read, the less noob you are. :good:
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Thank you for this guide. I really really appreciate it.
1. Wanted to know if it's not a problem to downgrade directly from 4.4.2 to 4.1/4.2?
2. No special things required to do? Just back up user data?
3. Use androxyde flashtool and use any region 4.1/4.2?
Just wanted to really make sure before i try doing this. Since i bought the phone recently and kitkat is just killing me with sdcard restrictions.
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Good to go
ouychiat said:
Thank you for this guide. I really really appreciate it.
1. Wanted to know if it's not a problem to downgrade directly from 4.4.2 to 4.1/4.2?
2. No special things required to do? Just back up user data?
3. Use androxyde flashtool and use any region 4.1/4.2?
Just wanted to really make sure before i try doing this. Since i bought the phone recently and kitkat is just killing me with sdcard restrictions.
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app
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What you really need is right ftf file for your phone region isn't the problem and yes there is nothing special required to downgrade from any version to any version as far as ftf file is correct and is for correct device. You are good to go :good::good:

You can try root your zr kit kat use Towelroot. Some of the z and zr owners managed to get root even in lock bootloader. I already tested on my zr JB 4.3. Lockbootloader. Work flawlessly.

I did it!
nikhilkaushik said:
What you really need is right ftf file for your phone region isn't the problem and yes there is nothing special required to downgrade from any version to any version as far as ftf file is correct and is for correct device. You are good to go :good::good:
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Thanks for all the help. I managed to downgrade my device, root it, backed up TA. Now I just need to figure out how to install recovery.

Rooting On Android 4.4
Actually You can try using towel root
towelroot.com
its really easy and.... YOUR BOOTLOADER WILL BE LOCKED!!! :laugh:
so no warranty void!
so download it on your phone install it as a normal apk file
click on make it rain and wait...

Great
ouychiat said:
Thanks for all the help. I managed to downgrade my device, root it, backed up TA. Now I just need to figure out how to install recovery.
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Well as you have backed up your ta now you can choose any rooting methods available. It could be conventional method that we already know our it could be the towel root that our friend here is talking about. Enjoy being the real admin of your device
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nikhilkaushik said:
Well as you have backed up your ta now you can choose any rooting methods available. It could be conventional method that we already know our it could be the towel root that our friend here is talking about. Enjoy being the real admin of your device
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I am on 4.3 and want to root. I want to go by towelroot.
How do I root? Step by step

Hi, i don't think there is a step by step rooting using towel root. Just install apk and click on "make it rain".
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victor01 said:
I am on 4.3 and want to root. I want to go by towelroot.
How do I root? Step by step
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1. Enable Developer options
2. Enable USB debugging in it
3. Connect your phone to pc and run towel root and click make it rain

nikhilkaushik said:
1. Enable Developer options
2. Enable USB debugging in it
3. Connect your phone to pc and run towel root and click make it rain
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I did that successfully and clicked make it rain
Next Step installed SuperSu
Then installed Apps2SD and Link2SD but apps dont move to SD card. Where am i going wrong?

Use FolderMount
victor01 said:
I did that successfully and clicked make it rain
Next Step installed SuperSu
Then installed Apps2SD and Link2SD but apps dont move to SD card. Where am i going wrong?
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You did nothing wrong. Link2SD or alike won't work on 4.2 and up . If you need to move apps to the SDCard you'll have to use FolderMount. You can move up to 3 data folders with the free version and it works great especially if you have apps with big data folders (like games). However, if you need to move more than 3 data folders, you'll have to get the Premium version.

Good going.
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You did nothing wrong. Link2SD or alike won't work on 4.2 and up . If you need to move apps to the SDCard you'll have to use FolderMount. You can move up to 3 data folders with the free version and it works great especially if you have apps with big data folders (like games). However, if you need to move more than 3 data folders, you'll have to get the Premium version.
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victor01 said:
I did that successfully and clicked make it rain
Next Step installed SuperSu
Then installed Apps2SD and Link2SD but apps dont move to SD card. Where am i going wrong?
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Our friend here is right. These apps were made for gingerbread mainly, and alas they don't work on JB+. So what you need to do is understand more about folder mount before starting to use it. Learn more about it before making your move.

Silly question perhaps i don't know about. I'm on a stock ROM, rooted, still locked bootloader, and I cannot enter stock recovery. How do i possibly do that? I used the power+volup, power+voldwn, used root power options to boot recovery but I cannot.
Any information should help.
Thanks guys.
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No Recovery.
ouychiat said:
Silly question perhaps i don't know about. I'm on a stock ROM, rooted, still locked bootloader, and I cannot enter stock recovery. How do i possibly do that? I used the power+volup, power+voldwn, used root power options to boot recovery but I cannot.
Any information should help.
Thanks guys.
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There is no recovery in stock.
Install one for XZR. @sijav has nice working dual recovery on the forum here for XZR, I personally use that as it doesn't require us to unlock bootloader. Here you can find it :- Dual Recovery
Press thanks if I helped

nikhilkaushik said:
There is no recovery in stock.
Install one for XZR. @sijav has nice working dual recovery on the forum here for XZR, I personally use that as it doesn't require us to unlock bootloader. Here you can find it :- Dual Recovery
Press thanks if I helped
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Awesome!! Was wondering that and was looking for an answer to that searching the web. Finally. Thanks a lot i feel that the zr is an under appreciated phone.
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Is there a way to unroot?

Backing up DRM keys from MM 6.0.1 E6533

I want to know if it's possible to backup using iovryroot my DRM keys using "tabackup" command from mm 6.0.1 model E6533.☺

MoeDia said:
I want to know if it's possible to backup using iovryroot my DRM keys using "tabackup" command from mm 6.0.1 model E6533.☺
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Ivyroot only works on certain devices and certain lollipop kernels dated before Dec 15th you'll probably have to downgrade back to lollipop first.
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aidy.lucas said:
Ivyroot only works on certain devices and certain lollipop kernels dated before Dec 15th you'll probably have to downgrade back to lollipop first.
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So, I downgraded my Xperia from MM to Loip.. and I backed up the TA partition, and now I messed up and I want to know how to fix what I have done.. the only thing I can access is Fastboot Mode, and Recovery Mode... both have nothing just blue LED for fastboot Green LED for recovery mode.. Help me Plz.

MoeDia said:
So, I downgraded my Xperia from MM to Loip.. and I backed up the TA partition, and now I messed up and I want to know how to fix what I have done.. the only thing I can access is Fastboot Mode, and Recovery Mode... both have nothing just blue LED for fastboot Green LED for recovery mode.. Help me Plz.
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If you have backed up your TA, all you need to do is to start the phone in flash mode (Google it) and use flashtool (Google it) and flash the ftf i.e. the firmware of your choice (Google it). Or use Sony Xperia companion to repair the firmware.
Remember that the advice of strangers is never a replacement for your own personal research. Take a look at the guide that I have posted in the general forum.

najoor said:
If you have backed up your TA, all you need to do is to start the phone in flash mode (Google it) and use flashtool (Google it) and flash the ftf i.e. the firmware of your choice (Google it). Or use Sony Xperia companion to repair the firmware.
Remember that the advice of strangers is never a replacement for your own personal research. Take a look at the guide that I have posted in the general forum.
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Okay, Just do u know how to flash a custom recovery and enter it? I have an unlocked bootloader

MoeDia said:
Okay, Just do u know how to flash a custom recovery and enter it? I have an unlocked bootloader
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Well, of course I know! That is why I wrote the above-mentioned guide for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/guide-safe-bootloader-unlock-restore-t3386915
Please read it. Makes me feel less remorse for the hours I spent on writing it...

najoor said:
Well, of course I know! That is why I wrote the above-mentioned guide for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z4/general/guide-safe-bootloader-unlock-restore-t3386915
Please read it. Makes me feel less remorse for the hours I spent on writing it...
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Okay, I was a very nice guide, everything went well but every time I flash a custom rom i get command saying this device in not ivy