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[HowTo] Newbie guide to recover a dead P500

Most of you are stuck on a yellow screen with”Emergency mode!!” or the phone is not responding at all. You guys wanted a custom rom like Optimus Prime-v2 and let me tell you, this time it will work. Optimus One P500 comes with stock android 2.2 – V10a, V10b … and android 2.2.1 – V10n. They might be done for different regions depending upon the phone release and its popularity and definitely bug fixes and enhancements. To have Prime-v2 on your handset you will require V10a or V10b on your handset. Reason, V10n stock cannot be rooted easily. Rooting the handset is must if Prime-v2 is required on the device. Steps to install V10a, V10b series. I am using Windows 7 32-bit, 3 GB RAM laptop:
1. Clean your system first; get rid of LG PC suite and other stuff shown in Uninstall Program with vendor name as LG. Remove MSXML builts from the handset. Remove Nokia and other drivers if they are on system like Ovi suite etc. I also removed a lot of Microsoft runtime environments. Not sure about the reason but it worked for me.
2. LG usb device drivers, download the application B2CAppSetup.exe http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/client/app/B2CAppSetup.exe .
3. In the Menu Bar, click "Options & Help", and click "Country & Language". Select the appropriate Country & Language. I used India and select P500 from the list that popup after you change the country and region. It will download, install and save the drivers somewhere in C:\LGP500\USB_Driver, it will prompt to open the rar files, just click and install the exes seen in them.
4. Reboot the system.
5. Right click on Computer -> Properties -> Device Manager and see for three drivers – LG android usb modem, LGE serial usb port and LG composite USB device. Disable the modem driver and reboot once again.
6. Switch off the phone and press volume up + BACK button + POWER button. Phone should turn yellow with text “Emergency Mode!!” To switch it off you have to remove the battery (I know it hurts, but that’s the only way out here). Switch off and let’s continue with the setup.
7. To do the KDZ of system you will require the KDZ software updater, links keep going off and on internet. Try searching for “KDZ_FW_UPD_EN” or “KDZ_FW_UPD_EN.7z” in Google and download the software. It should be somewhere around 2.3 MB. To use it you will required some good version of WinZip or winrar again Google it and install the 7z archive utility.
8. Install msxml.msi as the manual or readme.txt says to do so.
9. To get the V10x Official ROM, you need to first determine the ROM of your choice. List of all firmware available for LG Optimus One P500 (list of codes) http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/ezlooks_model_list.jsp?model=LGP500 , search for your country (use IE it looks sexy in it), I looked out for IND/INDIA. Download link to the ROM is http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP500/XXXXX/V10a_00/V10A_00.kdz where XXXX is code from list of codes. In my case it was: AINDBK. Save the file.
10. Prepare the handset by removing the SD card and boot it to emergency mode (some are already stuck on it so reading this post…: D) using the key combination stated above.
11. Connect to the PC and it should say, installing drivers’ blah… blah … your device is ready to use now.
12. Run the KDZ updater downloaded in step 7. Select 3GQCT in Type, DIAG in PhoneMode, and browse for ROM V10a in KDZ file and hit Launch Software update. Wait for somewhere around 5-10 minutes. It should say ===FINISHED=== in the log window of updater.
13. Handset will reboot, if not wait for another 5 minutes. Unplug from USB and try to switch it on.
If you guys wants help with details on setting up the custom ROM, I mean more detailed information like above let me know. I will try to help you out.

What's about some kind of merge...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10006406#post10006406

Yes, I think we should + I am thinking of doing detailed notes on How to Root and do the custom rom with proper steps for newbies.
Tell me what you need from me... my post is also not having stuff in bold/italics and proper links.

"[HowTo] Newbie guide to recover a dead P500"
I think if the phone can start in emergency mode is not completely dead. Here people have the realy dead phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878286

This is very similar thread.
I sugest you to merge your thoughts with The_ERROR that has already this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883314
Thread closed!

Serious problems after returning to stock rom

Hi there,
I previously was a happy user of the LG Optimus 2x, but today I ran into some problems. I've used stock 2.3.4 and CM7 before without any problems. I had installed Nova HD a few days ago and I was pretty satisfied at first. Yesterday it started to act strangely with some random shutdowns and reboots, so I decided to flash back to stock. I did so with SmartFlash and it looked pretty good until it started to reboot continuously. Now the phone is pretty much unusable, because it reboots every 10 seconds. I can still access the S/W upgrade. So does anyone have an idea how to fix this? Way to make my first post, sorry for that.
Regards,
Chixu

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007825
NVFlash this and do an update per lg update tool, see whether that makes things better.

Thanks for you reply.
After following your steps, my phone seems a little more stable. It still force closes and kinda reboots quite frequently. Now it's not a full reboot, but just the initial LG logo and after that it will return to function as usual, until another of those happen.
Now the message of com.android.phone stopping is constantly popping up. What's going on?
Update 2: I resolved the first edit by reflashing again, but now the updater says I'm running the most recent version (V20m), but I flashed V10b.

Well... that's really weird.
If i was in your situation i would flash the original kdz, but i dont have an englisch how-to on that.
http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/lg_op...firmware_kdz_dateien_flashen.html#post1758129
This is a german one, but i'll translate it for you:
pre-flashing:
download this, this, this, and this.
1. download the firmware (first "this").
2. Install the LG-drivers (included in the 7zip-package)
3. run shttp3.exe and install it
4. unpack www.rar to C:\shttps\
5. change the windows hosts file
-> right-click on your desktop -> new shortcut
-> target is notepad c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
-> right-click the shortcut -> properties -> advanced -> check run as admin
-> add
Code:
127.0.0.1 csmg.lgmobile.com
to the end of the file.
-> save the file
6. start http.exe (C:\shttps\http.exe)
7. change the config (right-click the tray icon -> settings) to look like this:
http://i.imgur.com/gns4S.png
http://i.imgur.com/fEAQW.png
http://i.imgur.com/Ml2po.png
8. start http-server (C:\shttps\http.exe) if not yet started
9. bring the phone into s/w upgrade-mode (pull battery, hold vol+ and plug into pc)
10. run msxml.msi
11. run windowsenabler.exe as admin, and enable it by clicking the icon in the tray ("on" is written on the symbol)
12. run UpTestEX_mod2_marwin.exe and choose your .kdz
13. choose "DIAG" as phone-mode and change NOTHING ELSE
14. click "normal web upgrade test" and "update start"
15. choose your language
16. the lg-flasher should open and start working
17. DONT remove the phone from your pc until it is rebooted
After that you should do another full wipe by shutting the phone down, and starting it with vol- and pwr-btn pressed
I hope you understand it, if you dont -> feel free to ask (pm) me.

not so simple update - help (kdz)

i wanted to update my lg optimus black to ics.
there is an official release but when i try it ota i get msg "connection failed caused by authentication error"
so i was going to update it using this method
http://www.android.gs/update-lg-optimus-black-p970-official-android-4-0-ics/
i installed lg suite on my pc
i downloaded the kdz file but it doesnt open just asks me to chose a program from list or one from the web. i chose lg suite & when i do lg suite itself opens but there is nothing to show the kdz (note i've been doing this without my phone connected via usb - do i need to have it connected before it will work?)
so i have no idea why its not working? or how i can get it to work?
the instructions say:
get the KDZ file.
Then, connect the handset with the computer by using its USB cord.
Now, from the computer run the KDZ executable file.
Up next, set “Type” and “Phone Mode” to select the .kdz file in your PC.
The update should now begin, so just wait and don’t make any other changes.
The process should take a couple of minutes.
In the end, remove the USB cord and reboot the phone.
can anyone help? ive no idea why what should be such a simple task is just not working :[

Use this program to download the correct kdz file for your device. Then use LGMDP to flash. KDZ updater should be a last resort, as it is less safe (you're more likely to brick your phone).
Search LGMDP here on XDA to see other threads, too.

Simple guide: Unlock bootloader/root N4 on Window 8.1

And yes, i dont know if there is any simple way to unlock bootloader and root for Nexus 4 on Window 8.1, but now i will show you guys
Step-by-step:
1/ Download Android SDK
2/ Install it to your computer
3/ Open Android SDK and download google usb-driver
Open device manager, find your N4, update driver, link it to your folder where you downloaded usb-driver and update
4/ Active debugging mode on your phone
5/ Download Kingo Android Root at: www.kingoapp.com
6/ Install it to your computer
7/ Open Kingo
8/ Connect your phone to computer
9/ Click Root
10/ Waiting about 3 mins
11/ And yes, done. Your phone is now unlocked bootloader/root
12/ Go find some custom rom for you and install it.
Simple huh??? Dont worry, i tried 10 mins ago and now my phone good to go.
PS: Important things: Your data will be wiped all, so make sure you back up all your data first.(Because i dont know that, my i lost all my data on my phone, ****tttttt.
This is a simple guide for NOOB to unlocked bootloader and root your nexus 4, just like me.

Shameless advertising for an app that simply automates two terminal commands.
There's nothing wrong with the tried and true method...
The SDK takes too long to install on windows just to unlock and root. This takes seconds, and installs everything 99% of users will need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
after adb/fastboot are set up, it's only two steps:
open terminal and flash a custom recovery via fastboot
open recovery and flash the superuser zip
done!
Does that really need to be automated with some completely unknown app? Honestly, if you're too lazy to learn two simple terminal commands to root a Nexus (it really doesn't get any easier on any other phone) then you have no business using a rooted phone, either.

[Guide] Downgrade/Root/DualRecovery C6916 Guide

This is my NOOB friendly version for rooting and installing Dual Recovery on a Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916).
First things first, I have written this entire this myself and have only used links from other posts here on XDA.
The thank you's will be at the end of this post.
Ok, Now onto the real reason your here...
Follow these steps to pre-pair your Z1S for the road ahead...​
1) Go to "Settings-About Phone".
Be sure your "Model Number" is "C6916".
Your "Build Number" is "14.4.B.0.37".
If your "Build Number" is different then see 2nd post for "How to Downgrade/Upgrade Build Number"
2) Click "Build Number" about 7 times (I think) to unlock "Developer Mode".
3) Go back to "Settings" screen.
Second option from the bottom should now be "Developer Options".
5) Enter this new screen and enable "USB Debugging".
6) Go back to "Settings" and enter "Security".
Enable "Unknown Sources" and disable "Verify Apps".
7) Go to "support.sonymobile.com/us/tools/pc-companion/"
Download, Install, plug device in, and it should detect and install drivers for your Z1S.
8) Download & Extract "forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900" to a folder on the desktop (Name folder something easy like Z1S).
9) Download & Extract "Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer.zip" from "nut.xperia-files.com/" by clicking the "XZDualRecovery" to the same folder from step #8 (keeping separate folders inside to avoid confusion).
Well that seemed like allot now didn't it? Well the worst is over (hopefully).
Follow the below steps to root your phone...​
1) On computer go to the folder where you extracted "Easy Root Tool v12.4"
Run file called "install.bat"
Wait for it to load and follow the on-screen instructions to gain root.
Notes!!!
a) If at any time it seems like the tool has frozen, it probably has.
Wait for at least 1 minute and then click the red X in the top right of the window to close.
Press "Ctrl+Alt+Delete" and select "Start Task Manager" (depending upon windows version).
Choose the "Processes" tab and look for "abd.exe".
Choose it and then click "End Process" and confirm in the new window.
If you do not find "adb.exe" or you have killed it already then repeat step 1.
2) Once Easy Root Tool v12.4 has completed and shows a successes message you will be rooted! But we cant just use it as it is now, its "SuperSU Binary" is outdated.
3) Unplug usb and reboot your phone.
4) Once rebooted, go to the "Play Store" and search for and download "supersu" by "Chainfire" (support him if you can )
5) Once installed run supersu and a window should come up saying to update binaries...well...update them
6) When finished you will now have root, super user control, but outdated "BusyBox".
******* NOTE!!!​I have found out that some users were having problems after updating "BusyBox".
Update at your own risk!!!
BTW it worked for me with and without updating so I'm just giving feedback from other users.
7) Use "Play Store" again to download, install, and run "BusyBox" by "Stephen (Stericson)".
a) Let it run until "Smart Install" is finished.
b) Choose "Replace All (Symlinks all)" (not supposed to be able to but it worked for me )
b1) if it doesn't check then don't worry about it. its an extra step
8) Choose "Install" and wait for process to finish.
9) Congratulations! You now have Root, SuperSU, and BusyBox needed to use your phone to its (almost) full potential.
Now onto the Custom Recovery...​1) Go to the folder we created (in a land far far away...lol...couldn't help it ) and go into the dual recovery folder.
a) Run "install.bat" and (if we installed SuperSU) choose option #1 (if we installed SuperUser) choose option #2.
b) Follow instructions until you get success message. (see above for freeze or errors fixes at 1-a)
2) Congrats again! this time you now have a dual recovery!
a) I recommend installing "NDRUtils [root]" by "CamberCreek", it makes things much easier with your new found recoveries.
Here is my who's who and thank you's for this post. (this is in order of use in guide not relevance or importance)​1) XDA for such a great site!
2) Sony Mobile for a great phone and PC Companion.
3) zxz0O0 for his Easy Root Tool v12.4 without which I would have been lost.
4) [NUT]'s Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer.zip recoveries woot!
5) Chainfire for SuperSU the force in this rooted world.
6) Stephen (Stericson) for BusyBox the gears that keep us going.
7) CamberCreek for NDRUtils [root] making Xperia recoveries easier since....
8) Bin4ry & Androxyde for Flashtool making time travel possible?
9) And anyone else i might have missed.
Hope this helps those that were stuck like myself trying to get my phones true power unlocked!
***** NOTE!!!​I'm not sure if its just me/my phone/everyone's phone but i have noticed while working to get adb to recognize my device my usb debugging would seem to not be working (adb devices). If anyone has some feed back about this problem i would love to hear. BTW my device is less then 2 months old.

Ok, so you updated and now want to root? Well great news! We can get you downgraded to "14.4.B.0.37" so you can rock like the rest of them!​
1) Download, install "flashtool.net/downloads.php".
2) Download "storagecow.eu/Xda/Sony/Xperia%20Z1s/C6916_14.4.B.0.37_T-Mobile.ftf".
3) Move "C6916_14.4.B.0.37_T-Mobile.ftf" to folder "C:\Users\(your name)\.flashTool\firmwares".
4) Run "Flashtool" and wait for loading to finish.
a) Connect your device and Flashtool should recognize it and show that it is connected and has debugging turned on.
1a) If debugging is off then go to "Developer Settings" again and turn off then back on the "USB Debugging" option.
b) Click the lightning bolt in the top left area.
c) Choose "Flashmode" and click "Ok".
d) On the left should be the files you moved, choose "", uncheck the "DATA" box on the right side, and lastly choose "Flash".
e) When it says to turn "Off" your device and enter "Flash mode", turn off and wait for the charging screen (if connected still) or it to fully turn off.
f) Disconnect device and hold down "Vol. Down" and plug device back in. When you see your charging lights show/flash a few times you should have a blank screen and no lights.
g) Flashtool should have automatically started flashing now.
h) When finished exit flashmode by removing usb and holding the power button down to turn on. If it dont vibrate after a few seconds just release power and try again.
5) Felicitations! You should not be running "14.4.B.0.37" and are now able to follow above guide!

Forgot to mention that once finished rooting with above method you can upgrade to latest (as of this post) and still keep root. happy rooting

theshadower10 said:
This is my NOOB friendly version for rooting and installing Dual Recovery on a Sony Xperia Z1S (C6916).
First things first, I have written this entire this myself and have only used links from other posts here on XDA.
The thank you's will be at the end of this post.
Ok, Now onto the real reason your here...
Follow these steps to pre-pair your Z1S for the road ahead...​
1) Go to "Settings-About Phone".
Be sure your "Model Number" is "C6916".
Your "Build Number" is "14.4.B.0.37".
If your "Build Number" is different then see 2nd post for "How to Downgrade/Upgrade Build Number"
2) Click "Build Number" about 7 times (I think) to unlock "Developer Mode".
3) Go back to "Settings" screen.
Second option from the bottom should now be "Developer Options".
5) Enter this new screen and enable "USB Debugging".
6) Go back to "Settings" and enter "Security".
Enable "Unknown Sources" and disable "Verify Apps".
7) Go to "support.sonymobile.com/us/tools/pc-companion/"
Download, Install, plug device in, and it should detect and install drivers for your Z1S.
8) Download & Extract "forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900" to a folder on the desktop (Name folder something easy like Z1S).
9) Download & Extract "Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer.zip" from "nut.xperia-files.com/" by clicking the "XZDualRecovery" to the same folder from step #8 (keeping separate folders inside to avoid confusion).
Well that seemed like allot now didn't it? Well the worst is over (hopefully).
Follow the below steps to root your phone...​
1) On computer go to the folder where you extracted "Easy Root Tool v12.4"
Run file called "install.bat"
Wait for it to load and follow the on-screen instructions to gain root.
Notes!!!
a) If at any time it seems like the tool has frozen, it probably has.
Wait for at least 1 minute and then click the red X in the top right of the window to close.
Press "Ctrl+Alt+Delete" and select "Start Task Manager" (depending upon windows version).
Choose the "Processes" tab and look for "abd.exe".
Choose it and then click "End Process" and confirm in the new window.
If you do not find "adb.exe" or you have killed it already then repeat step 1.
2) Once Easy Root Tool v12.4 has completed and shows a successes message you will be rooted! But we cant just use it as it is now, its "SuperSU Binary" is outdated.
3) Unplug usb and reboot your phone.
4) Once rebooted, go to the "Play Store" and search for and download "supersu" by "Chainfire" (support him if you can )
5) Once installed run supersu and a window should come up saying to update binaries...well...update them
6) When finished you will now have root, super user control, but outdated "BusyBox".
******* NOTE!!!​I have found out that some users were having problems after updating "BusyBox".
Update at your own risk!!!
BTW it worked for me with and without updating so I'm just giving feedback from other users.
7) Use "Play Store" again to download, install, and run "BusyBox" by "Stephen (Stericson)".
a) Let it run until "Smart Install" is finished.
b) Choose "Replace All (Symlinks all)" (not supposed to be able to but it worked for me )
b1) if it doesn't check then don't worry about it. its an extra step
8) Choose "Install" and wait for process to finish.
9) Congratulations! You now have Root, SuperSU, and BusyBox needed to use your phone to its (almost) full potential.
Now onto the Custom Recovery...​1) Go to the folder we created (in a land far far away...lol...couldn't help it ) and go into the dual recovery folder.
a) Run "install.bat" and (if we installed SuperSU) choose option #1 (if we installed SuperUser) choose option #2.
b) Follow instructions until you get success message. (see above for freeze or errors fixes at 1-a)
2) Congrats again! this time you now have a dual recovery!
a) I recommend installing "NDRUtils [root]" by "CamberCreek", it makes things much easier with your new found recoveries.
Here is my who's who and thank you's for this post. (this is in order of use in guide not relevance or importance)​1) XDA for such a great site!
2) Sony Mobile for a great phone and PC Companion.
3) zxz0O0 for his Easy Root Tool v12.4 without which I would have been lost.
4) [NUT]'s Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer.zip recoveries woot!
5) Chainfire for SuperSU the force in this rooted world.
6) Stephen (Stericson) for BusyBox the gears that keep us going.
7) CamberCreek for NDRUtils [root] making Xperia recoveries easier since....
8) Bin4ry & Androxyde for Flashtool making time travel possible?
9) And anyone else i might have missed.
Hope this helps those that were stuck like myself trying to get my phones true power unlocked!
***** NOTE!!!​I'm not sure if its just me/my phone/everyone's phone but i have noticed while working to get adb to recognize my device my usb debugging would seem to not be working (adb devices). If anyone has some feed back about this problem i would love to hear. BTW my device is less then 2 months old.
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Ugh, where were you when I was stuck on 4.4? :laugh: I ended up downgrading my c6916 to 4.3 when I rooted it, it was the only way I could seem to achieve root. Hopefully this article will help someone out!
I myself haven't experienced any issues with adb/debugging, but maybe it's because I'm on a different os build.
So grateful for the EasyRoot tool!

Glad this could help you and thanks for the feedback

Thank you for this! I just got the lollipop update notification but wanted to double check to see if I could root before updating. Glad I did!
Two questions...
This file.... Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer.zip I cannot find. I can only find the 2.8.15 version. Will that do?
Also... Since I just got the lollipop update. Can I OTA to that and keep root?

silentsnow31802 said:
Thank you for this! I just got the lollipop update notification but wanted to double check to see if I could root before updating. Glad I did!
Two questions...
This file.... Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer.zip I cannot find. I can only find the 2.8.15 version. Will that do?
Also... Since I just got the lollipop update. Can I OTA to that and keep root?
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Yes, that version is fine and will work. Also, I will update this soon. Just been busy with work so haven't had time as of yet. Also if you update you will loose root and have to start over again. Hope this helped.

So I am stuck..
Hey. So I was on 4.5 Lolipop and decided to follow the guide, the 2nd one first of course. And now I am in a Boot loop. and stuck.
Any suggestions or help ?
BTW i really do not want to wipe everything using the companion software. ...Did not fully back it up :/

me too
dweller02 said:
Hey. So I was on 4.5 Lolipop and decided to follow the guide, the 2nd one first of course. And now I am in a Boot loop. and stuck.
Any suggestions or help ?
BTW i really do not want to wipe everything using the companion software. ...Did not fully back it up :/
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did you get any solution to stop dat ?
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theshadower10 said:
Ok, so you updated and now want to root? Well great news! We can get you downgraded to "14.4.B.0.37" so you can rock like the rest of them!​
1) Download, install "flashtool.net/downloads.php".
2) Download "storagecow.eu/Xda/Sony/Xperia%20Z1s/C6916_14.4.B.0.37_T-Mobile.ftf".
3) Move "C6916_14.4.B.0.37_T-Mobile.ftf" to folder "C:\Users\(your name)\.flashTool\firmwares".
4) Run "Flashtool" and wait for loading to finish.
a) Connect your device and Flashtool should recognize it and show that it is connected and has debugging turned on.
1a) If debugging is off then go to "Developer Settings" again and turn off then back on the "USB Debugging" option.
b) Click the lightning bolt in the top left area.
c) Choose "Flashmode" and click "Ok".
d) On the left should be the files you moved, choose "", uncheck the "DATA" box on the right side, and lastly choose "Flash".
e) When it says to turn "Off" your device and enter "Flash mode", turn off and wait for the charging screen (if connected still) or it to fully turn off.
f) Disconnect device and hold down "Vol. Down" and plug device back in. When you see your charging lights show/flash a few times you should have a blank screen and no lights.
g) Flashtool should have automatically started flashing now.
h) When finished exit flashmode by removing usb and holding the power button down to turn on. If it dont vibrate after a few seconds just release power and try again.
5) Felicitations! You should not be running "14.4.B.0.37" and are now able to follow above guide!
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Hey i was running at lollipop 5.0.2.while i was using the second method first my mobile is looping after flashing...kindly tell me a solution

sorry for not a faster response...haven't had internet for awhile
anyways, for above 2 posts...i had updated to 5.0.2 and had to downgrade myself.
i had followed the same thing as above just updated the programs and apps from their respective owners.
i had no issues and have even upgraded back up to 5.0.2 using a different guide found on xda.
cant remember for the life of me what post it was though...
since i still have no internet and am typing this on friends laptop, i would suggest searching for other guides here to find one.

My apologies beforehand: I have Xperia Z1S (C6916, Android 5.0.2, Build #: 14.5.B.0.247), unlocked bootloader, Android Lollipop & would like to root my phone after first downgrading it. Viewing this post, I would like to know where I can get access to the files mentioned in this post. Or am I a year too late?

he has mentioned the links to the files
1)"forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900" for Easy root tool
(you can even try kingroot "https://kingroot.net/" if you want,i used kingroot to root my Z1)
2) "nut.xperia-files.com/" for XZdualrecovery
3)use playstore for downloading Superuser by chainfire
4)"support.sonymobile.com/us/tools/pc-companion/" for pc companion