Hi all masters,
I just updated my phone to 4.3. It is an official update from PC companion.
The build number of my phone is now 9.2.A.0.295
and the Kernel version is 3.4.0-perf-g1bd8e16
After the update, I have lost the root functions....:silly:
I would like to ask for a simple way to root my phone Xperia TX LT29i
I am not familiar with rooting my phone. May I have a detailed tutorial? Thanks
Many Thanks,
Phillip Sony
The same problem to you
Is your bootloader unlocked?
Antiga Prime said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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In my case i've a locked bootloader
You should follow this thread :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2653262
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
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
currently, there is no
yhackup said:
currently, there is no
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WRONG!
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Use app called towelroot and install it then click a button
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
androidfreak70 said:
WRONG!
Use app called towelroot and install it then click a button
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
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CVE-2014-3153 (towelroot exploit) is patched in Sony kernel source and doesn't work any more.
To root, you need to flash a 230 kernel with Flashtool, root then flash back the 283 kernel.
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kingvortex said:
CVE-2014-3153 (towelroot exploit) is patched in Sony kernel source and doesn't work any more.
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Oh.. Really?
I thought it will work.. Ok no problem
And thanks for the info
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
RE:
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Guys! Try this (read it some where)
1. Flash 4.4.4 tft
2. install supersu, and towelroot then
3. flash only 4.4.2 kernel (don't tick anything in wipe, in exclude list tick everything except kernel).
4.It will boot, then root with towelroot, give it a reboot.
5. u're rooted.
6. Now flash only 4.4.4 kernel back
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Towelroot does not help,
It can't root xperia z with 4.4.4, "This phone isn't currently supported" error
Any other way to root this ???
war357 said:
Towelroot does not help,
It can't root xperia z with 4.4.4, "This phone isn't currently supported" error
Any other way to root this ???
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Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
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kingvortex said:
Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
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OK bro,
I'll try this
Spock0785 said:
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
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That is for unlocked bootloader @Spock0785
Some cant unlock it so they need to know howto for locked bl
And its also easier of some can post only the .230 kernel to root and also put the kernel of 4.4.4 to flash it back to keep root.
Send from my XZ With My Own Personal Modified MoonWalker SuperB !
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Spock0785 said:
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
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here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873
refer this for locked boot loader, it will give you kernels in FTF which can be flashed on locked bootloader.
No need to re-root after upgrade...
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Hi,
Today I have upgraded my "towelrooted" Xperia Z (C6603) from 10.5.1.A.0.230 to 10.5.1.A.0.283 and guess what? To my surprise, the root remained in place in my phone after this upgrade. This is contrary to all my previous experiences with upgrading firmwares in this phone. How did I do that? Nothing special. I have downloaded (OTA) the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware and then I let my phone upgrade itself. That's it.
I don't know if this is a region-specific anomaly but I have an unbranded phone purchased in Germany. I checked the details of this newest firmware in my phone and it is a German generic OTA version, exactly this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-5-1-0-283-t2876005 , so it's not some special build or something like that.
Until now, all firmware upgrades used to wipe out every single root I had but this upgrade didn't, luckily. Anyone here with the same experience?
Updating via OTA usually doesn't remove root as long as the OTA doesn't fail.
This is because an OTA doesn't format /system, rather it just replaces the necessary files.
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kingvortex said:
Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
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Can I use latest version of flashtool or do I have to take flashtool-version 0.9.13?
(because in the flashtool-thread it says: "WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.)
saschc said:
Can I use latest version of flashtool or do I have to take flashtool-version 0.9.13?
(because in the flashtool-thread it says: "WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.)
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Use the latest version. That statement means all versions of Flashtool including and after 0.9.13.
Since I wrote that post, I wrote a guide on rooting 10.5.1.A.0.283. Find it here.
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kingvortex said:
Use the latest version. That statement means all versions of Flashtool including and after 0.9.13.
Since I wrote that post, I wrote a guide on rooting 10.5.1.A.0.283. Find it here.
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I know that, but thx for the hint. Very good and clear guide by the way. I like to be informed as good as possible before I start
Ive recently bought a Sony Xperia Z C6603, it came with 4.2, and updated to 4.3, a month ago I updated to 4.4.4 kitkat, Id like to know how to root it since I had samsung S2 before it and rooted it, and there are some apps I really miss with root. The problem is that video tutorials and written ones talk about 4.2, so is it the same with kitkat? Also I really like the stock sony look so I dont want to flash a new rom or anything, if its the same, a good video tutorial with links would be great, sorry Im pretty noob with android rooting.
How to root 10.5.1.A.0.283 / 10.5.1.A.0.292
If you have trouble with any of the steps, then post in the thread and I'll try to assist.
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Will this work on android 4.4.4?
StevenWil said:
Will this work on android 4.4.4?
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Yes. That's why I linked you to it!
It's the only way to root 4.4.4 without unlocking your bootloader.
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kingvortex said:
Yes. That's why I linked you to it!
It's the only way to root 4.4.4 without unlocking your bootloader.
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Thanks alot, Ill try it tom and reply with the result
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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