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[Q] New Xperia T, want to root it

Hi there, I am a noob to this forum, so apologies if this thread ends up in the wrong place!
I purchased a Sony Xperia T on Monday (17/12/12) after my HTC Desire broke
So far a great phone, I just get fed up with all the adverts on my games! I want to root it and just get the standard 'apps' for rooted phones ie. AdAway, Titanium Backup etc.
I rooted and installed custom ROMs on the Desire with no problem, but I can't seem to do this on the T. I have scoured the net for tutorials and guides and everything else, but nothing seems to be working.I am trying to use Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v4.
I follow the instructions to the letter- choose phone, insert USB, choose restore, and wait... sometimes it reboots, others it just does nothing. Even when it does reboot, it still doesn't root.
Specs:
Model Number= LT30P
Android Version= 4.0.4
Baseband Version= 8960A-AAAAANAZQ-10015019-19
Kernel Version= 3.0.8+1.0.21100-02477-g0d376f4
Build Number= 7.0.A.3.195
I am on UK Orange/EE
USB Debugging is enabled...
Sorry about the long post, I wanted to give as much info as I could so I can hopefully get this done.
In advance, thanks :fingers-crossed:

grant_sonyexperia_t said:
Hi there, I am a noob to this forum, so apologies if this thread ends up in the wrong place!
Build Number= 7.0.A.3.195
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you cannot root 7.0.A.3.195 unless you unlock your bootloader.
check Q&A section for all in one thread (sticky), everything in there.

You CAN root .195. Firmware but that needs some work. Just go to the all in one thread in the questions and answer section and read that thread. It has every info you need for rooting.
Sent from my LT30p (Xperia T) using XDA Premium.
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crazymister said:
You CAN root .195. Firmware but that needs some work.
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grant_sonyexperia_t said:
I am trying to use Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v4.
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i think i was pretty clear in answering his question.. and pointed him to Q&A thread.

Welcome to the forum. Please make sure you post in the relevant section to what you're posting about, i.e. all questions belong here in Q&A.
Also the best thing to do is always search first as gregbradley has kindly put together an all in one thread at the top of this section which will help you with most common questions.
Thanks
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grant_sonyexperia_t said:
Hi there, I am a noob to this forum, so apologies if this thread ends up in the wrong place!
I purchased a Sony Xperia T on Monday (17/12/12) after my HTC Desire broke
So far a great phone, I just get fed up with all the adverts on my games! I want to root it and just get the standard 'apps' for rooted phones ie. AdAway, Titanium Backup etc.
I rooted and installed custom ROMs on the Desire with no problem, but I can't seem to do this on the T. I have scoured the net for tutorials and guides and everything else, but nothing seems to be working.I am trying to use Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v4.
I follow the instructions to the letter- choose phone, insert USB, choose restore, and wait... sometimes it reboots, others it just does nothing. Even when it does reboot, it still doesn't root.
Specs:
Model Number= LT30P
Android Version= 4.0.4
Baseband Version= 8960A-AAAAANAZQ-10015019-19
Kernel Version= 3.0.8+1.0.21100-02477-g0d376f4
Build Number= 7.0.A.3.195
I am on UK Orange/EE
USB Debugging is enabled...
Sorry about the long post, I wanted to give as much info as I could so I can hopefully get this done.
In advance, thanks :fingers-crossed:
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Hi,
If you want I can help you to root your device with the version you have (.195). I got my Xperia T last week and I directly rooted it and it works perfectly.

Souli09 said:
Hi,
If you want I can help you to root your device with the version you have (.195). I got my Xperia T last week and I directly rooted it and it works perfectly.
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If you did it without unlocking the bootloader or without flashing a prerooted stock image through CWM please share because those are the only methods that I am aware of currently working.

Spectre51 said:
If you did it without unlocking the bootloader or without flashing a prerooted stock image through CWM please share because those are the only methods that I am aware of currently working.
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There is a method will documented in the q&a, requires flashing. 303 and rooting, installing cwm and then restoring a 195. As mentioned above, check the all in one thread.
The following link gives info, please search first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34570315
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app

[email protected] said:
There is a method will documented in the q&a, requires flashing. 303 and rooting, installing cwm and then restoring a 195. As mentioned above, check the all in one thread.
The following link gives info, please search first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34570315
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
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Aware of that too. He said directly rooted his so it sounded like something different.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL

Thanks
Souli09 said:
Hi,
If you want I can help you to root your device with the version you have (.195). I got my Xperia T last week and I directly rooted it and it works perfectly.
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Thanks everyone, 'thanks' has been clicked
Before I do this a) is there any way to 'unroot' the phone, as it voids warranty etc? And b) is it a huge improvement on stock, unrooted? Looking at the posts mentioned it appears to be stable, but just want some feedback from you guys.
Thanks guys

Spectre51 said:
Aware of that too. He said directly rooted his so it sounded like something different.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
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I'm with you on this one Spec. If there is a direct way of rooting the phone without the round-about way. I'm all ears.

[Q] Some questions regarding unlocking and gaining root

Good day fellow Xperia users!
After using the Xperia Play for a while I switched to the Xperia Z today.
On my Xperia Play I have a unlocked bootloader and use Doomkernel with the stock rom. (And love it!)
I would like to unlock the bootloader of this phone aswell, however a few questions remain.
Phone info: C6603 - v 4.1.2 - 10.1.A.1350
- My model is: C6603.
Could not find a topic about rooting this model, could anyone link me to the correct topic?
(Scared to flash the wrong stuff, to the wrong model.)
(Service menu does say it can be unlocked.)
(I guess the right topic would be: [ROOT] Xperia Z (C660x) for unlocked bootloaders ONLY! (RELEASED) but please ensure me.)
- Can anyone link me to the correct files needed to unlock the bootloader?
(As in, can someone link me to the set of files that contains everything needed for this?)
(I know there is a set for Xperia Play, however Iam not sure or they would work.)
- Should I insert a SIM card when unlocking the bootloader?
- Should I wait for my phone to load to 100% battery?
Iam sorry if the questions above have been explained before, Iam sure they are.
However you would really help me answering these questions, I would be really thank full.
Kind regards, Stefan.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium

Thanks for the link gm007.
However some questions still remain:
- Should I insert a SIM card when unlocking the bootloader?
- Should I wait for my phone to load to 100% battery?
Anyone?
Kind regards, Stefan.

You can keep the sim inserted no problem.
Always Charge the phone to 100% before flashing anything,maybe something goes wrong.
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium

Android 4.3 root guide

Guys i found a root method developed for Xperia Z.
I am not sure whether it will work on ZR.
Hope atleast i can help ZR developers.
1.How to Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia Devices [Guide]
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-devices-guide/
2.Install CWM Recovery & Root Xperia Z Running Latest 10.4.B.0.569Firmware
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/20/root-xperia-z-android-4-3/
Try at your own risk
Let me know if it works. Coz i'm scared to test it

damithadka said:
Guys i found a root method developed for Xperia Z.
I am not sure whether it will work on ZR.
Hope atleast i can help ZR developers.
1.How to Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia Devices [Guide]
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-devices-guide/
2.Install CWM Recovery & Root Xperia Z Running Latest 10.4.B.0.569Firmware
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/20/root-xperia-z-android-4-3/
Try at your own risk
Let me know if it works. Coz i'm scared to test it
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This will work with the correct file´s for ZR, its pretty match the same method described in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427995

did anyone tried rooting with vroot then installing dual recovery ?

tried vroot and unfortunately it didn't work.

Lastest versions of Kingo and Vroot don't work for 4.3, for now.
single said:
tried vroot and unfortunately it didn't work.
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Lastest versions of Kingo and Vroot don't work for 4.3, for now.

I have been searching around the forum. But I cant find a detaliled working guide for rooting my Xperia zr c5502 running android 4.3.
I just want to be able to install foldermount and titanium backup. I dont want to install any new roms or kernels or recovery
Can someone help me plz

magicalkobra said:
I have been searching around the forum. But I cant find a detaliled working guide for rooting my Xperia zr c5502 running android 4.3.
I just want to be able to install foldermount and titanium backup. I dont want to install any new roms or kernels or recovery
Can someone help me plz
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you sure did not searched enough ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590174

VROOT
If there are people who have not rooted 4.3, try the vroot
I have seen they have updated as at 30/12/2013
I have not tried it since i am already rooted

Hi guys, i followed this guide and it helped me root my ZR: http://techbeasts.com/2014/01/12/ro...droid-4-3-jelly-bean-10-4-b-0-569-firmware/2/

galaga742 said:
Hi guys, i followed this guide and it helped me root my ZR: http://techbeasts.com/2014/01/12/ro...droid-4-3-jelly-bean-10-4-b-0-569-firmware/2/
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You on locked bootloader?. Check your drm keys after rooting just to be safe?.
Sent from my C5502 using xda app-developers app

ralf_waldo said:
You on locked bootloader?. Check your drm keys after rooting just to be safe?.
Sent from my C5502 using xda app-developers app
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to have the phone successfully rooted with this guide the bootloader needs to be unlocked, however after i finished the process i restored my TA partition and locked the bootloader and my phone remained rooted.
i noticed i was not able to use stamina mode until i restored my TA partition, hope it helps

[Q] iam afraid to root z1 help

hi there lately i heared about thousands of bricked xperia z1 c6903 while being rooted so
iam on android 4.3 14.a.0.290 and i want a guranteed method to root what should i do
please help

constantinexx said:
hi there lately i heared about thousands of bricked xperia z1 c6903 while being rooted so
iam on android 4.3 14.a.0.290 and i want a guranteed method to root what should i do
please help
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Hi there, what i did was unlocking the bootloader. As long as you do it carefully and follow instructions, dont skip any, it should be fine.
Firstly backup your data and stuff.
Next, flash .159 ftf, link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Then root it with vroot.
After that backup your TA, link here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598&highlight=ta
Then go to sony's website and unlock your bootloader. Warning: your warranty will be voided.
After that flash supersu or a pre rooted rom. Lots of those on XDA.
If you need any help PM me. Just be careful
hit thanks if i helped
other guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574764

constantinexx said:
hi there lately i heared about thousands of bricked xperia z1 c6903 while being rooted so
iam on android 4.3 14.a.0.290 and i want a guranteed method to root what should i do
please help
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Actually the problem was fixed, if you see the threads now there is wrote How NOT brick your phone.

Not thousand, but only hundreds of reported bricks. Not many

Help rooting and saving TA partition

Hello I have a Xperia Z (6603) I´m on 4.3, base band 56 and build 10.4.1.B.0.109 the phone is new from factory and as I live in Spain the phone is from Movistar.
I read many tutorial, download all programs and scripts and try all of them, but I can´t get root to backup my TA partition and unlock bootloader to start flashing custom ROMs.
I hope that you can help me thanks in advance.
PS.: If you need more info ask please.

Istvan_86 said:
Hello I have a Xperia Z (6603) I´m on 4.3, base band 56 and build 10.4.1.B.0.109 the phone is new from factory and as I live in Spain the phone is from Movistar.
I read many tutorial, download all programs and scripts and try all of them, but I can´t get root to backup my TA partition and unlock bootloader to start flashing custom ROMs.
I hope that you can help me thanks in advance.
PS.: If you need more info ask please.
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You will need to root it on only 4.2.2 firmware,then save TA partition and flash roms.
Or you can backup TA partition then unlock bootloader on 4.3,then you can root it and install roms.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z using XDA Premium

Sorry I have a very busy days, then I must flash 4.2 via flashtool right? Where can I find the correct 4.2 version for my phone and country? Thanks in advance.

Istvan_86 said:
Sorry I have a very busy days, then I must flash 4.2 via flashtool right? Where can I find the correct 4.2 version for my phone and country? Thanks in advance.
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download this ftf & flash it http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-3-1-2-67-t2512422
then root it over here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405

Really thanks for your fast answer, I download files and I do the process as soon as I can and post the results here.