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t mobile rooting and unlocking

I maybe wrong from all the treads I have read. Is there a way to root and unlock bootloader on t mobile yet with latest firmware and updates

If you mean the C6606, then the bootloader is permanently locked. There is no method to bypass that.
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kingvortex said:
If you mean the C6606, then the bootloader is permanently locked. There is no method to bypass that.
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Yes thats the one im talking about.....bummer. that means no root either!?

Yes, you can root. If you're on a 4.2 firmware, then this should work - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
If you're on 4.3, then you will have to downgrade to root, then flash a prerooted rom.
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kingvortex said:
Yes, you can root. If you're on a 4.2 firmware, then this should work - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
If you're on 4.3, then you will have to downgrade to root, then flash a prerooted rom.
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cool thanks alot

[Q] Sony Xperia Z c6606 10.3.1.E.0.191?

So I have rooted phones before. Htc g1, LG G2X and these were pretty straight forward. This sony is just something else. I have the build number 10.3.1.E.0.191 and cant find how to root this version. I have looked and only found other versions of this phone. The stock software is very boring and cm is one of my favorites. Links and instructions and very helpfull. Thanks for the help. The phone is a US TMOBILE PHONE C6606. Thanks

Try this - Root many Android
When running the tool, you need cubeundcube method (method 0, I believe).
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It's not possible as I know.

mzyil said:
It's not possible as I know.
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Yes, it is possible. The exploit found by cubeundcube will root that firmware.
Please don't post incorrect information.
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Thanks guys for info. I'll dig into it once I get Home.
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So i took a screen shot. Which number should i choose?

Try 0, the cubeundcube method like I said in my earlier reply.
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so i did the number 0 one and it just rebooted my device and build number is still the same. Any others I should try?

tristan582 said:
so i did the number 0 one and it just rebooted my device and build number is still the same. Any others I should try?
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Why would you think your build number would change?
Look in the app drawer for SuperSU. If it's there, then you have root.
Edit - I see now that you mentioned CM in your original post. To answer that, you can only flash stock based custom roms as your bootloader is permanently locked and you need an unlocked bootloader to run the custom kernels required by CM/PAC/AOSP etc.
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So I have superuser. Sorry to ask so many questions but it has been a while. On my g2x i have boot manager. (hold up volume and power). So with locked boot manager I can flash roms? Is there any way to flash roms. I appreciate all the help

Install a recovery - XZDualRecovery
Then look in the development section for roms that are for locked bootloaders.
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http://nut.xperia-files.com/ so on the download page which one do i download. Theres no c6606 or xperia z? Only zl z ultra

So i installed the program. So i have the two bootloaders but now my computer wont recognize my phone.

-_____- How come i used that method and it didn't work. I got an error: "The system cannot find the path specified"

Okay so I followed all steps, installed adb killed the companion tool and it just hangs on starting Daemon

Thank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111
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THANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Q] Z1 14.4.A.0.108 unlock bootloader and root tool ?

I just got a Z1 C6903 and want to unlock the bootloader/root so I can flash a stock android rom (= nexus like rom). I have only previously rooted Nexus devices - is there a one-click root tool that will do this ??
Thnx, and sorry is it was posted before I'm new here

Take a look over here

UltraWelfare said:
Take a look over here
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But this guide is for older firmware - can I still follow it ?

No need to unlock the bootloader to root, just follow my sig. But to install an aosp ROM you will have to unlock the boot as well
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gregbradley said:
No need to unlock the bootloader to root, just follow my sig. But to install an aosp ROM you will have to unlock the boot as well
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Okay so I have never rooted and unlocked a device apart from Nexus'. Is there a Complete guide on how to do this for the .108 firmware?? And what do Ioose when unlocking the bootloader? Is it safe? Should I unlock the bootloader and then root the device following your guide or the other way round? Thnx

Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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gregbradley said:
Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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Oh sorry I needed answers fast Anyway thanks allot for your help!

Also, you should know that you do not need to unlock the boot loader to install a custom recovery. You only need root. And one you root using the newroot method you will have cmw recovery installed.
You only need to unlock the boot loader if you want to flash a custom kernel, or flash a custom rom based on a custom kernel such as CM, AOSP etc
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gregbradley said:
Also, you should know that you do not need to unlock the boot loader to install a custom recovery. You only need root. And one you root using the newroot method you will have cmw recovery installed.
You only need to unlock the boot loader if you want to flash a custom kernel, or flash a custom rom based on a custom kernel such as CM, AOSP etc
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I want to Install Cm and get stock android. Can I use a Ta partition backup tool? And how risky is this?

Yes you can use it, I have advised you to do it. There is no risk, it just copies your trim area partition so you can restore later if you want to relock your boot loader
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gregbradley said:
Yes you can use it, I have advised you to do it. There is no risk, it just copies your trim area partition so you can restore later if you want to relock your boot loader
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Okay thanks then I will be rooting now thanks for all your help, I will let you know if I run into any problems

gregbradley said:
Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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Sorry to bother again, but I can't find the 4.4.4 ( .108 ) root guide/toolkit that you screenshoted in your post - both newroot and easy root aren't in the subforums
EDIT: found Newroot DERP

Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
They're are also numerous you tube videos if care to Google then
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gregbradley said:
Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
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Sorry I will use this one then... I will try for the last time to use Sonys guide with the android SDK but aren't there any alternatives ?? For instance flashtool ??

gregbradley said:
Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
They're are also numerous you tube videos if care to Google then
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This is the only video I can find but the website now looks totally different
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvUIu5EG3ng

The website has gone through an over haul, but is exactly the same process.
You can use flashtool but you still need the unlock code from Sony.
If you have installed the fastboot, flashode and z1 drivers in flashtool then you do not need to do anything else.
Connect in fast boot mode, type
Fastboot devices
Then you should get a reply back with a serial number.
Then type the command to unlock the bootloader with the code you get from Sony.
To install the drivers from flashtool, goto
C:\flashtool\drivers and run drivers.Exe
Choose fastboot, flashmode and z1 drivers
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gregbradley said:
The website has gone through an over haul, but is exactly the same process.
You can use flashtool but you still need the unlock code from Sony.
If you have installed the fastboot, flashode and z1 drivers in flashtool then you do not need to do anything else.
Connect in fast boot mode, type
Fastboot devices
Then you should get a reply back with a serial number.
Then type the command to unlock the bootloader with the code you get from Sony.
To install the drivers from flashtool, goto
C:\flashtool\drivers and run drivers.Exe
Choose fastboot, flashmode and z1 drivers
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Okay so I have the code from Sony but am still lost.... Please where do I download Flashtool ? I haven't used it in my life so I don't know what to do and the Android SDK which they want me to use I can't even install ! I'm using Ubuntu btw.. please help

Flashtool.net, just Google it.
It does work on Linux as well
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gregbradley said:
Flashtool.net, just Google it.
It does work on Linux as well
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Will the application guide me through the unlocking process ?? On the site I can't seem to figure it out :/

On the site there is instructions to install it on Linux,
Once it's installed click on the blu button and follow what it says.
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[Q] Do I need to unlock bootloader when rooting Xperia z1 ??

hey !
I have a new Z1 C6903 with the .108 firmware and I want to flash a custom rom ( stock android, probably Cyanogenmod). Do I need to unlock the bootloader for that ?
Thnx !

Afterlife737 said:
hey !
I have a new Z1 C6903 with the .108 firmware and I want to flash a custom rom ( stock android, probably Cyanogenmod). Do I need to unlock the bootloader for that ?
Thnx !
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If you want cm on your Z1 you need to unlock your bootloader. Backup ta first

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If you want cm on your Z1 you need to unlock your bootloader. Backup ta first
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How do I do this and do I unlock the bootloader before rooting the device ?? Is unlocking the bootloader risky ??

Root first, backup ta, then unlock the boot.
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Root first, backup ta, then unlock the boot.
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Okay - is there an all in one guide I can follow from someone? How do I backup the Ta partition and do I have to unlock the bootloader using Android Sdk or is there a different way?

Thread closed. Please post your question once and use search.
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T-Mobile Jump Program

Hello, I just got my Sony Xperia Z1S a couple of weeks ago and I'm on T-Mobile's Jump Program. I understand how the program works but I'm wondering if I root the phone and put a custom recovery on it will they say I can't jump to a new device when I'm eligible?
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Bill Idol said:
Hello, I just got my Sony Xperia Z1S a couple of weeks ago and I'm on T-Mobile's Jump Program. I understand how the program works but I'm wondering if I root the phone and put a custom recovery on it will they say I can't jump to a new device when I'm eligible?
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no you can't.

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no you can't.
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So if I unroot my device or just stay rooted but keep the phone looking stock I can't jump it for another device????
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Bill Idol said:
So if I unroot my device or just stay rooted but keep the phone looking stock I can't jump it for another device????
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They can easy find out if you are rooted or not by seeing the boot loader its binary change for good if you root.
Only some devices have binary resetter.
so think and take you next step.
Press thanks if I helped you.

That is incorrect.
The boot loader on a Z1s can not be unlocked.
You can always unroot Xperia devices by flashing a stock ftf and no sign of routing is left.
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That is incorrect.
The boot loader on a Z1s can not be unlocked.
You can always unroot Xperia devices by flashing a stock ftf and no sign of routing is left.
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without unlocking boot loader how can we root ?

You follow the one of the several guides in the development section.
Unlocking the bootloader is not the only way to root and since a lot of Xperia devices can not unlock the boot there are lots of ways to root with out touching the boot loader
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gregbradley said:
You follow the one of the several guides in the development section.
Unlocking the bootloader is not the only way to root and since a lot of Xperia devices can not unlock the boot there are lots of ways to root with out touching the boot loader
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But I had to unlock boot loader to root my moto e
why?

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But I had to unlock boot loader to root my moto e
why?
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Unlocked bootloader is always rootable.
Locked on other hand is sometimes HARD to root.
So if you can't root locked bl, it's easier to make tutorial to root with unlocked.
Since z1s can't unlock bl, it's mean it is locked, he rooted that way.
If he unroot, or flash stock rom, no trace of root is left behind.
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But I had to unlock boot loader to root my moto e
why?
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That is only one way to root, and always works, if you are allowed to unlock the boot
But it is not often the only way or the best way or even possible (as some devices can not unlock the boot)
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gregbradley said:
That is only one way to root, and always works, if you are allowed to unlock the boot
But it is not often the only way or the best way or even possible (as some devices can not unlock the boot)
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I wish I could have rooted my moto e without unlocking boot loader
warranty would have been saved.

gregbradley said:
You follow the one of the several guides in the development section.
Unlocking the bootloader is not the only way to root and since a lot of Xperia devices can not unlock the boot there are lots of ways to root with out touching the boot loader
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Yup. I am rooted but my bootloader is still locked. The only other device I had where I was rooted but my bootloader locked down tight was my Motorola Droid X. But still was able to flash custom Roms through Bootstrap recovery.
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I wish I could have rooted my moto e without unlocking boot loader
warranty would have been saved.
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But its always, to me, nice to have the boot loader unlocked because you can do a lot more in the hacking sense with no worries. All of my other devices that have the BL unlocked are all easy to save if you some how bricked it. No need for rsd lite / sbf your Moto device. Plus all of my devices where I unlocked the BL, I had long after the warranty expired.
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Bill Idol said:
But its always, to me, nice to have the boot loader unlocked because you can do a lot more in the hacking sense with no worries. All of my other devices that have the BL unlocked are all easy to save if you some how bricked it. No need for rsd lite / sbf your Moto device. Plus all of my devices where I unlocked the BL, I had long after the warranty expired.
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ya unlocking gives full access to user.