[Q] Root Xperia TL JB i is it possible? - Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V

Hi,
Sorry if it is already covered.
I have a Xperia TL with Android 4.1.2, build 9.1.F.1.120.
Is there an available root method?
I tried Bin4ry-v31 method 3 with no success. Then I tried method 2 and although super user is installed I can't get SU permission for any app so I suppose the process failed.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!

harerton said:
Hi,
Sorry if it is already covered.
I have a Xperia TL with Android 4.1.2, build 9.1.F.1.120.
Is there an available root method?
I tried Bin4ry-v31 method 3 with no success. Then I tried method 2 and although super user is installed I can't get SU permission for any app so I suppose the process failed.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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ask in the thread for that method,
or try doomlords method. look in the dev section.
It may be that you just need to update the SU binary in super user

harerton said:
Hi,
Sorry if it is already covered.
I have a Xperia TL with Android 4.1.2, build 9.1.F.1.120.
Is there an available root method?
I tried Bin4ry-v31 method 3 with no success. Then I tried method 2 and although super user is installed I can't get SU permission for any app so I suppose the process failed.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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here you can find the way to root your phone, not sure about the model you have, but it mainly cover all devices, give it a try and give us the result
here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333577

Related

Can't Root/Unroot

I rooted my phone about 5 months ago and toyed with it a little, but now I noticed it's not rooted anymore. I've been trying to use Pete's tool to either root or unroot it and I keep getting this error:
ERROR: adb could not be granted root access via local.prop method
Any ideas? I'd be happy to either get it rooted or back to stock again.
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433783
Run this instead, you may have lost root when you got the last update. follow the instructions you will be fine
Have you tried the 4ever root method as described here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1279825
Also, for future instances: It's a good idea to 1) search and if that doesn't answer your questions then 2) always be sure to list what system version you're on or what ROM/rev to help aid in troubleshooting.
dan46n2 said:
Have you tried the 4ever root method as described here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1279825
Also, for future instances: It's a good idea to 1) search and if that doesn't answer your questions then 2) always be sure to list what system version you're on or what ROM/rev to help aid in troubleshooting.
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The link to 4ever root is broken, been looking but cant find a new one.
It's System Version 5.5.893.
Can I do a factory reset without it bricking?
mbentley3 said:
The link to 4ever root is broken, been looking but cant find a new one.
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if Droid Th3ory's site is still down, someone made this mirror for 4ever root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20830265&postcount=236
this should fix your problem
streetr8cer13 said:
if Droid Th3ory's site is still down, someone made this mirror for 4ever root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20830265&postcount=236
this should fix your problem
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Tried that with all the options and it didn't work. Even with the pre-release drivers it just said waiting for device when it's at the Fastboot. I tried the other ones and they all failed.
I have been looking for a "root on demand" solution. I have a few custom programs that run for work which require a "non-rooted" android device. I was hoping to find a solution to root my phone, use titanium backup, then un-root but have not been successful in finding something like that.
FYI, if psouza4's oneclick root fails,
AND
43V3R root failed too,
THEN
try the ROTA893 root (obviously only works on .893 firmware)
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/13807-root-ota-55893-aka-rota893/

[Q] root locked bootloader ZR

hello
i want to root A.2.67 firmware but my bootloader is locked
so can some1 provide me with the previous version of kernel so i can flash that kernel and root my device
coz i tried with the kernel file or ZL which did not worked it crashed my phone
and i couldnot find the kernel for ZR
so please help
thanks
sanket_naik08 said:
hello
i want to root A.2.67 firmware but my bootloader is locked
so can some1 provide me with the previous version of kernel so i can flash that kernel and root my device
coz i tried with the kernel file or ZL which did not worked it crashed my phone
and i couldnot find the kernel for ZR
so please help
thanks
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can you just flash a new clena fw? always the best thing to do.
and btw just use vroot or framroot to root 2.67 next time, no need to flash kernels...
shteren said:
can you just flash a new clena fw? always the best thing to do.
and btw just use vroot or framroot to root 2.67 next time, no need to flash kernels...
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Can u just guide me for either of the procedure so that i cn root my phone
Thanks
mybe if you try to Google them you will discover some wonderful things!
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk
shteren said:
mybe if you try to Google them you will discover some wonderful things!
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Yeah, nice attitude buddy, but if you google vroot it points you here, where the damn thing is banned.
ToneLa said:
Yeah, nice attitude buddy, but if you google vroot it points you here, where the damn thing is banned.
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only the download link is banned, you can get the file somewhere else, and the guide tells you how to use it, and this one is actually an easier option:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
it roots the nexus 4, which is the same hardware as our zxr, it should work.
shteren said:
only the download link is banned, you can get the file somewhere else, and the guide tells you how to use it, and this one is actually an easier option:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
it roots the nexus 4, which is the same hardware as our zxr, it should work.
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Thanks, I gave this a try.
The two exploits, Aragorn and Gandalf, both fail. "Try another exploit if available. Error 5" Well I gave it a shot. Any advice is welcome
I also want to root my c5503, with a locked bootloader.
I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405 and according to it i just need a older kernel.
So here are my questions: is the 10.1.1.A.1.310 old enough and does it work with this root method?
How do i get just the kernel out of an existing ftf file?
Thanks for help guys!
Download vroot to your pc and intall, plug your phone run vroot and press green button that says root, that's it, now you can change the superuser app of your choice.
Hope I helped
Sent from my C5502 using xda premium
...
CarlitosMendezR said:
Download vroot to your pc and intall, plug your phone run vroot and press green button that says root, that's it, now you can change the superuser app of your choice.
Hope I helped
Sent from my C5502 using xda premium
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Not really. Vroot is no longer available anywhere.
Thanks for the hint, but i don't trust in vroot...
try kingo root
Made in ZR
I finally managed to root with the following steps:
1) flashed the .310 Nordic ftf
2) used doomlords exploid v18
3) ota updates to vers .67 --> root still persists
I also tried to flash only the 310 kernel (like rooting the description from the z says), but that ended up in a bootloop with the Sony logo. -no idea why!
wihushae said:
I finally managed to root with the following steps:
1) flashed the .310 Nordic ftf
2) used doomlords exploid v18
3) ota updates to vers .67 --> root still persists
I also tried to flash only the 310 kernel (like rooting the description from the z says), but that ended up in a bootloop with the Sony logo. -no idea why!
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how did you enable the ota update on rooted .310? I temporarily disabled it with ota preserver but nothing happens.
I didn't had to enable it, it was enabled by default!
I just gave the ota update after the root a try and it just worked...
wihushae said:
I didn't had to enable it, it was enabled by default!
I just gave the ota update after the root a try and it just worked...
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It thinks it's already updated for me. so is there no way to enable it?
EDIT: Never mind, managed to fix it: It turns out I was trying to upgrade from the global version of .310; reflashing to the Hong-Kong version allowed me to update.
wihushae said:
I finally managed to root with the following steps:
1) flashed the .310 Nordic ftf
2) used doomlords exploid v18
3) ota updates to vers .67 --> root still persists
I also tried to flash only the 310 kernel (like rooting the description from the z says), but that ended up in a bootloop with the Sony logo. -no idea why!
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can you share .310 ftf
which would help me to root
Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465088
Download VRoot - Click Here to Download..
I rooted Xperia ZR 10.31.A.2.67 with locked bootloader, and its say ok.
But when i mount system the phone is rebooting,
How can i fix this?
I try install remountrebootfix but its say installed but teh phone still rebooting when i mount system.
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I rooted Xperia ZR 10.31.A.2.67 with locked bootloader, and its say ok.
But when i mount system the phone is rebooting,
How can i fix this?
I try install remountrebootfix but its say installed but teh phone still rebooting when i mount system.

anyone willing to test latest firmwares root ?

Greetings.
there is some chinese root applications : kingoroot,vroot ( seems kingoroot "steal" method from vroot or vise versa )
anyway, this stuff, beside root, install few applications and kinda download something from somewhere.
i'm extracted their root method,cleaned it from encryption and repackaged it as standalone application, which is definitely not install any stuff, except su and busybox
i don't know on which phones and firmwares it works, but it is definitely work on latest 4.x firmwares, i'm tested with xperia t,tx,e,tipo,s, etc.
so grab it, extract it into any folder and run root.cmd
you must enable usb debugging in phone settings and adb driver should be installed, of course ( grab one from http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/ )
anti-ric daemon included in package as well and installed automatically.
Mod edit: Removed.
hmm, seems there is no such users
I already rooted my 6603 10.31.A..2.67 with Kingo, so I can't root again with your cleaned toolkit.
What applications are installed by Kingo, as far as u know? I found no obvious installed apps.
Choop said:
I already rooted my 6603 10.31.A..2.67 with Kingo, so I can't root again with your cleaned toolkit.
What applications are installed by Kingo, as far as u know? I found no obvious installed apps.
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I have seen a number of users make that comment, but I have not seen anyone specify any of these "apps" and I do not see anything new in system/data...
GROGG88 said:
I have seen a number of users make that comment, but I have not seen anyone specify any of these "apps" and I do not see anything new in system/data...
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they install some kind of rooting daemon, but as i can see it is completely safe.
as i understand, users are worried, that original vroot/kingoroot programs actively using internet
so i'm removed crypto layers from root exploit program ( so willing developers can get exploit and release it as their own in new program ) , removed "protection" check, add anti-ric daemon and released package.
it is completely standalone and not require anything, but adb drivers
the_laser said:
they install some kind of rooting daemon, but as i can see it is completely safe.
as i understand, users are worried, that original vroot/kingoroot programs actively using internet
so i'm removed crypto layers from root exploit program ( so willing developers can get exploit and release it as their own in new program ) , removed "protection" check, add anti-ric daemon and released package.
it is completely standalone and not require anything, but adb drivers
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Thank you for providing a little more info. I will unroot and try this later today on ES .67...
worked on 10.3.1.A.2.67_Generic_de.tft clean flash
Worked on 10.3.1.A.2.67_Generic_ES.ftf. Good work! We'll see how it performs with 4.3 upon arrival...
btw, this root working not only on c660x phones, but on many others : i'm tested on latest firmwares for lt29,lt30,st21,st26,c150x,c160x,c210x
and i'm think it will nicely work on c550x,c530x and so on
though, i'm heavily doubt that it will work on 4.3 ...
this worked on my Xperia Z C6606 with 4.2 firmware (build 10.3.1.E.0.191)
Tested. Works perfectly on a Bell (C6616) Xperia Z
Teslarage said:
Tested. Works perfectly on a Bell (C6616) Xperia Z
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so, it is confirmed that it will work on any android, which using kernel [3.0 .. 3.5.4]
bug is fixed in 3.5.5
Does anyone try to root xperia SP with this tool? My friend try to root his SP, and after rebooting, there were no supersu and busybox.
OK so it should work on this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47737253
[STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z (C6606) 10.3.1.E.0.191_T-Mobile_US
superlantern said:
OK so it should work on this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47737253
[STOCK ROM][FTF] Xperia Z (C6606) 10.3.1.E.0.191_T-Mobile_US
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yes, should be no probs.
in fact, there will be no probs in any way - either it will work or not
Benjoy Ericsson said:
Does anyone try to root xperia SP with this tool? My friend try to root his SP, and after rebooting, there were no supersu and busybox.
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hard to tell, what your friend did.
but exploit is not fixed in any android firmware with kernel version [ 3.0 ... 3.4.4 ] - so this tool as any other, based on get_user/set_user problems, should work.
Method 1 works,
method 2 doesnt work for me.
I tried method 2 first tho. but didnt work, so i go for method 1, and it works. thanks for sharing
thanks man, It works with latest firmware
NeuroticallyYou said:
this worked on my Xperia Z C6606 with 4.2 firmware (build 10.3.1.E.0.191)
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how were you able to turn on usb debugging?
barevole said:
how were you able to turn on usb debugging?
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Settings>About phone then tap on the "Build number" multiple times to unlock developer mode. Then Settings>Developer options and check the box for "USB debugging".

[Lt30p]Keeping root with OTA-update!

Ok I have managed to keep root with the OTA-update to 4.3!
As I have read the problem with updates to 4.3 from a <4.3 firmware is that root on 4.3 requires more than just the su binary as it was on <4.3 firmwares. So it has come to my mind(and at this point i am really confused that no one else has thought of this before) what if I install all the necessary files before I update? And guess what... It worked.
Here is what i have done:
Flash the latest 4.1 firmware with flashtool
Root using flashtool and supersu
Run the installing script that i have wrote
Load and install the OTA-update
I guess if you have used flashtool to root, steps one and two are not necessary. If you have used Bin4ry's rooting script it will not work and you will have to reflash(that's at least what i have experienced).
So what will this script to?
It will install all the files provided in the latest UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip from chainfire. And it is adapted from his update-binary.
I know it is not perfect as i have done it, but i am quite new to shell scripting. So any help to make it better is welcomed.
Thanks to the makers of flashtool and supersu for making this possible!
original post:
Last Friday the OTA arrived on my phone and I tried to update it and keep it rooted. But I failed.
Has anyone a clue how to do it or can it be assumed to be impossible?
What I tried so far:
I was rooted with chaindd's superuser on firmware version .141 as it arrived. I had just three apps in use witch required root, busybox, titanium backup and adfree.
Nevertheless my attempts to update failed at the second stage of the update.
After a few attempts I did a factory-reset, reflashed the .141 firmware and rerooted using flashtool. The update worked that time but root was lost. Even though the app and binary were still there...
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
There's been no OTA update over here what's your customization number ?
Sent from Shane's Xperia T LT30a
Have you tried using OTA root keeper ? I didn't need to use it before on my Xperia's but had to with the Motorola Razr and it worked .
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
MySpace customization number is 1266-2433. It is from the Austrian provider 3.
At my first attempts to update I also tried ota root keeper. But they all failed.
Afterwards, after the reset, I just tried it with superuser's and supersu's ota survival mode.
I have also read on other forums that if the update follows the Google update.zip format one can flash it through a custom-recovery and flash supersu.zip afterwards and keep root.
But Sony's update is probably not in that format because it's a .bin file(download_ platform.bin in /sdcard/recovery/).
By the way it's 450 mb big.
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
At the moment the only way to root is to flash THIS via recovery.
Instead if you want to keep your update with your customization number, you can unlock your bootloader (first do a TA backup)
istux said:
At the moment the only way to root is to flash THIS via recovery.
Instead if you want to keep your update with your customization number, you can unlock your bootloader (first do a TA backup)
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How do I install CWM I can't find a compatible version and I came across a thread saying that I need an unlocked boot loader to do so ?
Sent from Shane's Xperia T LT30a
I have done it!
Ok I have managed to keep root with the OTA-update to 4.3!
As I have read the problem with updates to 4.3 from a <4.3 firmware is that root on 4.3 requires more than just the su binary as it was on <4.3 firmwares. So it has come to my mind(and at this point i am really confused that no one else has thought of this before) what if I install all the necessary files before I update? And guess what... It worked.
Here is what i have done:
Flash the latest 4.1 firmware with flashtool
Root using flashtool and supersu
Run the installing script that i have wrote
Load and install the OTA-update
I guess if you have used flashtool to root, steps one and two are not necessary. If you have used Bin4ry's rooting script it will not work and you will have to reflash(that's at least what i have experienced).
So what will this script to?
It will install all the files provided in the latest UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip from chainfire. And it is adapted from his update-binary.
I know it is not perfect as i have done it, but i am quite new to shell scripting. So any help to make it better is welcomed.
Thanks to the makers of flashtool and supersu for making this possible!
thurin said:
Ok I have managed to keep root with the OTA-update to 4.3!
As I have read the problem with updates to 4.3 from a <4.3 firmware is that root on 4.3 requires more than just the su binary as it was on <4.3 firmwares. So it has come to my mind(and at this point i am really confused that no one else has thought of this before) what if I install all the necessary files before I update? And guess what... It worked.
Here is what i have done:
Flash the latest 4.1 firmware with flashtool
Root using flashtool and supersu
Run the installing script that i have wrote
Load and install the OTA-update
I guess if you have used flashtool to root, steps one and two are not necessary. If you have used Bin4ry's rooting script it will not work and you will have to reflash(that's at least what i have experienced).
So what will this script to?
It will install all the files provided in the latest UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip from chainfire. And it is adapted from his update-binary.
I know it is not perfect as i have done it, but i am quite new to shell scripting. So any help to make it better is welcomed.
Thanks to the makers of flashtool and supersu for making this possible!
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This is for Mac. Is it possible to make this script for Windows?
Dacha75 said:
This is for Mac. Is it possible to make this script for Windows?
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Yes it was for mac and linux only, because i only use this two.
I have added a script for windows but I am not sure if it works, because i can't test it.
The file in my previous post has been updated.
thurin said:
Yes it was for mac and linux only, because i only use this two.
I have added a script for windows but I am not sure if it works, because i can't test it.
The file in my previous post has been updated.
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Thank you. I'll try.
I can't root with flashtool. Which method in flashtool did you use for rooting?
Start flashtool.
Plug your phone with USB debugging on to your PC
Click on the sign of the open lock.
Then follow the instructions of flashtool
That should work for phones on a 4.1 Firmware
thurin said:
Start flashtool.
Plug your phone with USB debugging on to your PC
Click on the sign of the open lock.
Then follow the instructions of flashtool
That should work for phones on a 4.1 Firmware
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I did that but flashtool won't root my phone.
[4.3] [T] Keep root with OTA-update
thurin said:
Ok I have managed to keep root with the OTA-update to 4.3!
As I have read the problem with updates to 4.3 from a <4.3 firmware is that root on 4.3 requires more than just the su binary as it was on <4.3 firmwares. So it has come to my mind(and at this point i am really confused that no one else has thought of this before) what if I install all the necessary files before I update? And guess what... It worked.
Here is what i have done:
Flash the latest 4.1 firmware with flashtool
Root using flashtool and supersu
Run the installing script that i have wrote
Load and install the OTA-update
I guess if you have used flashtool to root, steps one and two are not necessary. If you have used Bin4ry's rooting script it will not work and you will have to reflash(that's at least what i have experienced).
So what will this script to?
It will install all the files provided in the latest UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip from chainfire. And it is adapted from his update-binary.
I know it is not perfect as i have done it, but i am quite new to shell scripting. So any help to make it better is welcomed.
Thanks to the makers of flashtool and supersu for making this possible!
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Your script for Windows works excellent. I have root on 4.3 after OTA-update.
Flashtool didn't wont to root my .141. I use [T/TX/V][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v17) {perf_event exploit}[20130717] for rooting.
THANK YOU !!!
thurin said:
Ok I have managed to keep root with the OTA-update to 4.3!
As I have read the problem with updates to 4.3 from a <4.3 firmware is that root on 4.3 requires more than just the su binary as it was on <4.3 firmwares. So it has come to my mind(and at this point i am really confused that no one else has thought of this before) what if I install all the necessary files before I update? And guess what... It worked.
Here is what i have done:
Flash the latest 4.1 firmware with flashtool
Root using flashtool and supersu
Run the installing script that i have wrote
Load and install the OTA-update
I guess if you have used flashtool to root, steps one and two are not necessary. If you have used Bin4ry's rooting script it will not work and you will have to reflash(that's at least what i have experienced).
So what will this script to?
It will install all the files provided in the latest UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip from chainfire. And it is adapted from his update-binary.
I know it is not perfect as i have done it, but i am quite new to shell scripting. So any help to make it better is welcomed.
Thanks to the makers of flashtool and supersu for making this possible!
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I' ve tried your method (root with flashtools) but when I update from OTA I loose root (Supersu tells that couldn't find su binary) :crying:
thurin said:
Ok I have managed to keep root with the OTA-update to 4.3!
As I have read the problem with updates to 4.3 from a <4.3 firmware is that root on 4.3 requires more than just the su binary as it was on <4.3 firmwares. So it has come to my mind(and at this point i am really confused that no one else has thought of this before) what if I install all the necessary files before I update? And guess what... It worked.
Here is what i have done:
Flash the latest 4.1 firmware with flashtool
Root using flashtool and supersu
Run the installing script that i have wrote
Load and install the OTA-update
I guess if you have used flashtool to root, steps one and two are not necessary. If you have used Bin4ry's rooting script it will not work and you will have to reflash(that's at least what i have experienced).
So what will this script to?
It will install all the files provided in the latest UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip from chainfire. And it is adapted from his update-binary.
I know it is not perfect as i have done it, but i am quite new to shell scripting. So any help to make it better is welcomed.
Thanks to the makers of flashtool and supersu for making this possible!
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hello friend this script work for xperia tx LT29i 4.1.2?
thurin said:
Ok I have managed to keep root with the OTA-update to 4.3!
As I have read the problem with updates to 4.3 from a <4.3 firmware is that root on 4.3 requires more than just the su binary as it was on <4.3 firmwares. So it has come to my mind(and at this point i am really confused that no one else has thought of this before) what if I install all the necessary files before I update? And guess what... It worked.
Here is what i have done:
Flash the latest 4.1 firmware with flashtool
Root using flashtool and supersu
Run the installing script that i have wrote
Load and install the OTA-update
I guess if you have used flashtool to root, steps one and two are not necessary. If you have used Bin4ry's rooting script it will not work and you will have to reflash(that's at least what i have experienced).
So what will this script to?
It will install all the files provided in the latest UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip from chainfire. And it is adapted from his update-binary.
I know it is not perfect as i have done it, but i am quite new to shell scripting. So any help to make it better is welcomed.
Thanks to the makers of flashtool and supersu for making this possible!
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I Downloaded The Attached File from Post #7 but when I Run "runme.bat" I got this error! (Attached Pic)
Where is the problem??
I have Windows 7 64bit
Mahthenewgamer1998 said:
I Downloaded The Attached File from Post #7 but when I Run "runme.bat" I got this error! (Attached Pic)
Where is the problem??
I have Windows 7 64bit
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You probably don't have ADB/Fastboot implemented in your system.
First do this Simple guide to ADB/Fastboot.
Then run file "runme.bat". This should work.
Link for downloading adb & fastboot on the page above is not working (for me).
View attachment adb_fastboot.zip
scrubs00 said:
hello friend this script work for xperia tx LT29i 4.1.2?
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Yes
thurin said:
Ok I have managed to keep root with the OTA-update to 4.3!
As I have read the problem with updates to 4.3 from a <4.3 firmware is that root on 4.3 requires more than just the su binary as it was on <4.3 firmwares. So it has come to my mind(and at this point i am really confused that no one else has thought of this before) what if I install all the necessary files before I update? And guess what... It worked.
Here is what i have done:
Flash the latest 4.1 firmware with flashtool
Root using flashtool and supersu
Run the installing script that i have wrote
Load and install the OTA-update
I guess if you have used flashtool to root, steps one and two are not necessary. If you have used Bin4ry's rooting script it will not work and you will have to reflash(that's at least what i have experienced).
So what will this script to?
It will install all the files provided in the latest UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip from chainfire. And it is adapted from his update-binary.
I know it is not perfect as i have done it, but i am quite new to shell scripting. So any help to make it better is welcomed.
Thanks to the makers of flashtool and supersu for making this possible!
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Thanks thurin. Your script worked for me too on my Xperia T. I was already rooted on JB 4.1.2 so went from step3 and now I'm still rooted on JB 4.3 firmware 9.2.A.1.199 (o2 UK). I'm surprised your post hasn't received more attention since I've seen a lot of queries about updating to JB 4.3 without losing root on bootloader locked phones.
Looking at the output in the CMD box when I ran the script it appears none of the file delete commands worked as I had lots of
"rm failed for -f, No such file or directory." errors, however I checked with ES Explorer that everything looked OK before running the OTA update.
I think it is that the android default 'rm' command doesn't support the '-f' switch, but if you amend your script to use the file delete from busybox then those errors shouldn't occur,
e.g. /system/xbin/busybox rm -f /system/bin/su

[Q] Unable to install SU binary

My device is S4 active from AT&T. I followed this post Root 4.3 I537UCUBML2 Galaxy S4 Active I537, Working Method (can not post link, pls google it) to root it. Everything seems fine expect the step to install SU binary in SuperSU. I guess it's rooted, because I can see ADB shell is listed in the SuperSU app. But I still can not get full access as root user. Any one can help me?
BTW, I've tried activeroot and towelroot, both didn't work.
dongogogo776 said:
My device is S4 active from AT&T. I followed this post Root 4.3 I537UCUBML2 Galaxy S4 Active I537, Working Method (can not post link, pls google it) to root it. Everything seems fine expect the step to install SU binary in SuperSU. I guess it's rooted, because I can see ADB shell is listed in the SuperSU app. But I still can not get full access as root user. Any one can help me?
BTW, I've tried activeroot and towelroot, both didn't work.
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anybody can help me?
dongogogo776 said:
My device is S4 active from AT&T. I followed this post Root 4.3 I537UCUBML2 Galaxy S4 Active I537, Working Method (can not post link, pls google it) to root it. Everything seems fine expect the step to install SU binary in SuperSU. I guess it's rooted, because I can see ADB shell is listed in the SuperSU app. But I still can not get full access as root user. Any one can help me?
BTW, I've tried activeroot and towelroot, both didn't work.
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I searched for the post you described and found this. If that is the method you used, it is completely outdated and should no longer be used. Since you've modified your system I think the only way you're going to get it to work is to:
Reflash the stock ML2 firmware (this will completely wipe your phone)
Root your phone using towelroot
Install SuperSU from the Play Store
In the future please visit the i537 Firmware Thread for anything related to stock firmware and rooting. I try to keep it up to date with the latest methods.
Devo7v said:
I searched for the post you described and found this. If that is the method you used, it is completely outdated and should no longer be used. Since you've modified your system I think the only way you're going to get it to work is to:
Reflash the stock ML2 firmware (this will completely wipe your phone)
Root your phone using towelroot
Install SuperSU from the Play Store
In the future please visit the i537 Firmware Thread for anything related to stock firmware and rooting. I try to keep it up to date with the latest methods.
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Thanks for replying. I tried the towelroot before I tried this one. It didn't work. So you mean if I use this firmware, then I can root it?
How to reflash firmware, any instruction? Thanks.
The instructions on how to reflash are in the firmware thread. Simply find the post at the top of the thread with xxxxxML2 and you will see links to discussions and downloads.
xdafly said:
The instructions on how to reflash are in the firmware thread. Simply find the post at the top of the thread with xxxxxML2 and you will see links to discussions and downloads.
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Thank you so much!

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