hello guys,
I have an xperia Z I have not unlocked anything or rooted my phone at all since I got it, I just did the normal OTA updates and now I have
C6602
4.1.2
build: 10.1.1.A.1.253
open sim (not locked on any carrier)
how can I manually update to the official 4.2.2 stock that was released yesterday without tempering with anything and without rooting or anything
help will be much appreciated.
ahassouna said:
hello guys,
I have an xperia Z I have not unlocked anything or rooted my phone at all since I got it, I just did the normal OTA updates and now I have
C6602
4.1.2
build: 10.1.1.A.1.253
open sim (not locked on any carrier)
how can I manually update to the official 4.2.2 stock that was released yesterday without tempering with anything and without rooting or anything
help will be much appreciated.
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Well check SUS/PCC for update first, but if there's none there either - Download a 4.2.2 Firmware (there's plenty) and flash with flashtool, there's guide pinned on the forums. Remember not to wipe data if you have important stuff on it.
Search, read and then read some more...
You have been a member here long enough where you should know that creating a Question thread in the Development forum is wrong.
Also, there are numerous threads with answers to your question, including sticky threads.
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Hey everyone!
I currently use the xperia z C6602 to 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware and want to root it to get JB (I have the France version imported here to the US, but never got the update). I also want to root it for other reasons (to get rid of bloatware, etc).
I tried following this method on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287299
but got stuck on the part where it says to point the drivers to the designated folder. When I booted the phone with fastboot, it tried installing drivers on windows, but never gave me the option to select a folder (and installation failed). May I ask how to get past that step?
Or are there any other ways to root my phone? I started a new thread because i think the C6602 might be a bit different from the C6603, just just to be safe. My bootloader is unlockable but i have not yet unlocked it. Fyi, I currently reside in the USA (don't know if that helps)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
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Ronzalpha said:
I started a new thread because i think the C6602 might be a bit different from the C6603
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Not in stuff like this no, so don't start new threads about the same issue.
XperienceD said:
Rooting;
[Z][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
[tutorial] how to root and add recovery new method
4.1.2 Rooting...
[STOCK][C6603 & !?C6602?!] Update to 10.1.1.A.1.307 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]
[GUIDE] [ROOT] .253 fw [Locked Bootloader]
[ROOT][.253] [Unlocked Bootloader]
.253 OTA ROOT
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XperienceD said:
Not in stuff like this no, so don't start new threads about the same issue.
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Thank you! I'm also thinking about flashing to JB (which would remove the root, i think?)
Anyhow, thank you very much, guys.
Ronzalpha said:
which would remove the root, i think?
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Then you just re-root it.
Hi Guys
Firstly, I apologies if this is in the wrong section ...
Now, I recently purchased a Xperia Z (my old phone was a Xperia Ray, thank god I got rid of it)
So I got the phone, plugged it into the computer to restore some backups and without thinking i accepted the update and it went ahead and done it.
Which brings me to my question, is there a root available for Xperia Z on
Android Version : 4.3
Build Number: 10.4.1.B.0.101
Preffreably one that doesn't involve downgrading as I do not want to unlock my bootloader.
Thanks for your help guys!
simply put no lol
No,you cannot root without unlocking bootloader or downgrading
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gaza1994 said:
Hi Guys
Firstly, I apologies if this is in the wrong section ...
Now, I recently purchased a Xperia Z (my old phone was a Xperia Ray, thank god I got rid of it)
So I got the phone, plugged it into the computer to restore some backups and without thinking i accepted the update and it went ahead and done it.
Which brings me to my question, is there a root available for Xperia Z on
Android Version : 4.3
Build Number: 10.4.1.B.0.101
Preffreably one that doesn't involve downgrading as I do not want to unlock my bootloader.
Thanks for your help guys!
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well you can't,you can only flash the 4.2.2 firmware & root it,install recovery & flash a pre-rooted 4.3 rom
Hello guys,
I am new to the Android community and especially the Rooting section looks really strange to me (but hey, I used to have an iPhone so who am I kidding )
Anyway, I bought an Xperia Z1 and now I'd like to get Root access on my phone. But every tutorial that I found requests, that I already have Root access on a lower OS version. Why? It doesn't make sense to me.
I am currently on unrooted Android 4.4 Kitkat (14.3).
Thanks for your patience with a "newbe"
Read one of the sevral guides in the general section and the development section.
If you are new I advise you to spend some time reading otherwise you could brick your phone. It may seem like a pain, but trust me, spending some time learning will help you
for starters, android is only at 4.4.2 as the latest version, not 14.3 (That's the FW version)
Greg
You downgrade using flashtool and flash a FTF
Look in the FTF mega collection thread in the general section to learn how to do that
The reason is that it is impossible to directly root 4.4.2, you have to downgrade to a rootable version and then upgrade to a prerooted 4.4.3 version
Hello all expert friends,
I am new here and I want to ask a question about my SONY Xperia Z C6603 phone. I want to root my phone. So I searched and I got this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-root-sony-xperia-z-easy-c6603-t2652152
But It says that it works only on firmware under 4.3. I don't knowhow to check the firmware version. I have Android version 4.4.4 KitKat. Please tell me how to root my phone easily and safely. Thanks. Any help will really appreciated.
Durgesh
Rocking Durgesh said:
Hello all expert friends,
I am new here and I want to ask a question about my SONY Xperia Z C6603 phone. I want to root my phone. So I searched and I got this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-root-sony-xperia-z-easy-c6603-t2652152
But It says that it works only on firmware under 4.3. I don't knowhow to check the firmware version. I have Android version 4.4.4 KitKat. Please tell me how to root my phone easily and safely. Thanks. Any help will really appreciated.
Durgesh
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This is even on the first page of the general section. Also please do not post questions in the general section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873
Your firmware version is displayed in Settings -> About Phone -> Build number.
This is the only way currently to root 4.4.4 on the Z: How to root 10.5.1.A.0.283 / 10.5.1.A.0.292
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kingvortex said:
Your firmware version is displayed in Settings -> About Phone -> Build number.
This is the only way currently to root 4.4.4 on the Z: How to root 10.5.1.A.0.283 / 10.5.1.A.0.292
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Hey greatly thanks. If I do it wrong or if any wrong thing happened, what possible damages can cause? I want my mobile rooted for some apps and I am totally newbie to how to root.
As long as you follow the guide, nothing bad should happen. At worst you might have to reflash stock firmware, but that's very unlikely.
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Hey everyone,
I need help soon as possible.
I have a Xperia Z1 C6903 with android 5.1.1 and my firmware is 14.6.A.9.368 and I want to downgrade to 4.4 (KitKat) because Android 5.1.1 is stealing a lot of battery and is slower than 4.4, so I want to get back to it.
MY PHONE IS ROOTED.
I saw a lot of threads about this, but I still don't know much..
I have flashtool, I just need a download link for a firmware of 4.4 (KitKat) that is compatible with my phone and will run without problems.
(I dont know if this is important but my SI is 1276-1925.8 EL,EN) <- Don't know what is this..
I'm from Portugal, so I'm sure I need a firmware of Portugal version I dont know.. I think I have an Unlocked phone.
Waiting for help.. Thanks!
Wrong board - this should have been under XPERIA Z1 Q&A, HELP & TROUBLESHOOTING
No, you don't need to unlock your phone's bootloader to use Flashtool and flash a stock 4.4.4
You can check the FTF download links posted in our community boards. Technically speaking it's OK to use another regions FTF on your phone, i.e. Philippine phone (like mine) using Singapore ROM is just as the same as Philippine phone using Philippine ROM.
I recently downgraded to 4.4.4 from a spanish mod'er.
Was also just sick of LL's battery life... and suddenly I can forget about charging etc. Finally lasts for about two days again...
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=897152
Lollipop is faster and much better overall
Kitkat just fur battery life on 3g and app compatibility
I find if i disable location the battery last longer
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