6606 Z help - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello, I picked up my Tmobile Z last week, I've decided to root it and getting ready to install a recovery, not sure what one yet.My question is and sorry if it has already been answered. I am trying to install a 4.2.2. Rom. From what I am understanding i have to flash a stock firmware from a 6603, please correct me if that's wrong? I've looked at a few but not sure what one I should be flashing. If anyone could point me in the right direction or give me some info it would be much helpful . I'm not new to flashing roms etc this is just my first locked down Sony I'm doing it on.

Damented said:
Hello, I picked up my Tmobile Z last week, I've decided to root it and getting ready to install a recovery, not sure what one yet.My question is and sorry if it has already been answered. I am trying to install a 4.2.2. Rom. From what I am understanding i have to flash a stock firmware from a 6603, please correct me if that's wrong? I've looked at a few but not sure what one I should be flashing. If anyone could point me in the right direction or give me some info it would be much helpful . I'm not new to flashing roms etc this is just my first locked down Sony I'm doing it on.
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This is better posted in the general section. If you are already on 4.2.2 stock then you don't need to flash the stock Rom. Just install dual recovery ( instructions on the relevant thread) back up current Rom and flash whatever 4.2.2 custom Rom you want.
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Damented said:
Hello, I picked up my Tmobile Z last week, I've decided to root it and getting ready to install a recovery, not sure what one yet.My question is and sorry if it has already been answered. I am trying to install a 4.2.2. Rom. From what I am understanding i have to flash a stock firmware from a 6603, please correct me if that's wrong? I've looked at a few but not sure what one I should be flashing. If anyone could point me in the right direction or give me some info it would be much helpful . I'm not new to flashing roms etc this is just my first locked down Sony I'm doing it on.
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It was a little confusing for me too at first.. But yeah, flash for the c6603. Use the firmware stuff in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42917602
The op also links to the other tools you'll need.. Just read through that stuff carefully and you'll be fine.
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theminigame said:
It was a little confusing for me too at first.. But yeah, flash for the c6603. Use the firmware stuff in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42917602
The op also links to the other tools you'll need.. Just read through that stuff carefully and you'll be fine.
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Did you keep your lte? or are you now on 3g hspa?
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Will of fire said:
Did you keep your lte? or are you now on 3g hspa?
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Yes It kept lte. didn't need to mess with any apns or anything... It Just works like it should.
Word of advice though... In the update, under xperia settings in the settings menu, there is an option to download apns for your carrier.. Don't do it. It wipes T-Mobile's lte apn and you have to remake it... I learned that the hard way...
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[Q] How to root an Xperia TX???

So yea, I'm looking everywhere on how to root an Xperia TX. I admit I'm a bit of a noob but I just want to root my phone. I previously had an Optimus One and I successfully rooted that and applied a custom recovery loader along with a custom ROM aswell so I'm not a complete noob.
Every where I look, the website is either not reliable or the guide is for the Xperia T or V. I'm a little worried about following an Xperia T guide so I just wanted to ask what would be best to do or if anyone has a guide that they can link me to?
Thanks in advance.
I have to say, I am really enjoying the community even though this is my first time posting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903137
README![Updated 30/12/12][Q&A][ALL IN ONE Xperia T/TX/TL/V Collection] All Welcome!
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weebnuts said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903137
README![Updated 30/12/12][Q&A][ALL IN ONE Xperia T/TX/TL/V Collection] All Welcome!
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Still a little unsure, it says nothing about the TX and I dont exactly know about firmwares and such.
hfyd2 said:
Still a little unsure, it says nothing about the TX and I dont exactly know about firmwares and such.
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First.
Remove the mention of the app from the OP. Any mention of warez etc is banned from xda.
Secondly.
Just follow the instructions to root.
If you are on newer firmware 195 or 223 then flash a TX firmware that is 303 (Or equivalent)
Then use bin4rys method to root, then the method to update back to newer firmware whilst keeping root. Its all in that thread.
Same for me, it wasn't clear in that thread.
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jonleyo said:
Same for me, it wasn't clear in that thread.
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Try some of the links in my All Things Xperia guide.
XperienceD said:
Try some of the links in my All Things Xperia guide.
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You just saved me and my phones life I just ordered a TL29i and it will arrive next week. First order of business is to root! Do these come with a locked bootloader? I know Sony has a website to unlock it for "developers."
It depends, I would have asked the people I was getting it from before you ordered it... Beyer hope it is otherwise there is no unofficial way to unlock yet
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hfyd2 said:
So yea, I'm looking everywhere on how to root an Xperia TX. I admit I'm a bit of a noob but I just want to root my phone. I previously had an Optimus One and I successfully rooted that and applied a custom recovery loader along with a custom ROM aswell so I'm not a complete noob.
Every where I look, the website is either not reliable or the guide is for the Xperia T or V. I'm a little worried about following an Xperia T guide so I just wanted to ask what would be best to do or if anyone has a guide that they can link me to?
Thanks in advance.
I have to say, I am really enjoying the community even though this is my first time posting.
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Did you ever get your LT29i (TX) rooted successfully? Just un-boxed mine and charging it before I even try rooting it. Any tips or advice on reading through all those threads?
quailallstar said:
Did you ever get your LT29i (TX) rooted successfully? Just un-boxed mine and charging it before I even try rooting it. Any tips or advice on reading through all those threads?
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Read the threads. Its all there.

[Q] 4.2.2 on T-Mobile?

I've just picked up the t-mobile version of this phone tonight, and it's on 4.1 right now. Everything I've read said there was an update for 4.2.2 , but the phone system says it's up to date. I'd actually prefer 4.1 for now because of bluetooth issues i think, but I'm just wondering if the t-mobile version will have to wait to be updated, making it much longer than the international versions? I didn't plan on rooting for a few weeks, but if there's already a 4.3 rom out there, i may have to do that a little quicker.
Yeah we don't know how long it will be to get the update it doesn't exist yet,but you can flash any firmware on it using the flashtool, just read up alto,for me it's been so diff than HTC like you don't flash it in recovery and you don't have to be rooted first,couple weird things
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Jonathan2677 said:
Yeah we don't know how long it will be to get the update it doesn't exist yet,but you can flash any firmware on it using the flashtool, just read up alto,for me it's been so diff than HTC like you don't flash it in recovery and you don't have to be rooted first,couple weird things
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Thanks, I just came from a t989 Galaxy SII, and for that it had to be rooted, but only took a few steps. I'll have to read all of the stickies and figure out how to work everything.
Hail2theskins said:
Thanks, I just came from a t989 Galaxy SII, and for that it had to be rooted, but only took a few steps. I'll have to read all of the stickies and figure out how to work everything.
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Yes u can flash a C6603 or C6602 ftf just without being rooted and u can actually root 4.2.2 every easy.
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I sent you a message bro
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wait, so I'm confused, with the t-mobile xperia z, the bootloader can't be unlocked? if that is the case, then how can root even be possible?
Also, do the roms for the international version work on the t-mobile version (Such as parinoid android and cyanogenmod)
If that is the case, then what does the locked bootloader stop?
So I guess my question is, do roms designed for the international xperia z work on the t-mobile version. Like, do we get official cyanogenmod support?
I'm curious, because this might be my next phone (Debating between this and the nexus 4)
I'm currently using the htc vivid
Would any of these update methods erase the stuff that came with the phone? (Not that I want all of the apps, but some of them, I like)...
TracerBullitt said:
Would any of these update methods erase the stuff that came with the phone? (Not that I want all of the apps, but some of them, I like)...
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Rooting, no. Flashing other firmware, yes.
Avidgamer said:
wait, so I'm confused, with the t-mobile xperia z, the bootloader can't be unlocked? if that is the case, then how can root even be possible?
Also, do the roms for the international version work on the t-mobile version (Such as parinoid android and cyanogenmod)
If that is the case, then what does the locked bootloader stop?
So I guess my question is, do roms designed for the international xperia z work on the t-mobile version. Like, do we get official cyanogenmod support?
I'm curious, because this might be my next phone (Debating between this and the nexus 4)
I'm currently using the htc vivid
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With a locked bootloader you can root,have custom recovery and flash stock firmware and roms based off stock,so when in forums you'll see in the thread titles they will tell u lb or ub or both just only stuff based off stock but there's quit a few
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Avidgamer said:
wait, so I'm confused, with the t-mobile xperia z, the bootloader can't be unlocked? if that is the case, then how can root even be possible?
Also, do the roms for the international version work on the t-mobile version (Such as parinoid android and cyanogenmod)
If that is the case, then what does the locked bootloader stop?
So I guess my question is, do roms designed for the international xperia z work on the t-mobile version. Like, do we get official cyanogenmod support?
I'm curious, because this might be my next phone (Debating between this and the nexus 4)
I'm currently using the htc vivid
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Also correct the bootloader on the t-mobile 6606 cannot be unlocked now or never
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So I'm downloading the flashtool right now, but it's going to take a while longer. By flashing the 4.2.2 stock rom (which one is that btw?), will I get the ability to have a mobile hotspot again? That's the only thing I'm looking to get at the moment. Also, will I have to flash new modems or kernels or anything else? Is there a really easy youtube video that shows how to do everything from start to finish on adding a stock rom?
Hail2theskins said:
So I'm downloading the flashtool right now, but it's going to take a while longer. By flashing the 4.2.2 stock rom (which one is that btw?), will I get the ability to have a mobile hotspot again? That's the only thing I'm looking to get at the moment. Also, will I have to flash new modems or kernels or anything else? Is there a really easy youtube video that shows how to do everything from start to finish on adding a stock rom?
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U should because the international version don't have the mobile Hotspot locked. U most likely gonna lose tmobile wifi calling.
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dante501 said:
U should because the international version don't have the mobile Hotspot locked. U most likely gonna lose tmobile wifi calling.
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Thanks, I'm not worried about Wi-Fi calling, I'm on the thirty dollar plan with only a hundred minutes, I rarely talk on the phone. Am I correct in understanding since we have a locked boot loader, we can't install custom rooms like Aokp or CM?
Hail2theskins said:
Thanks, I'm not worried about Wi-Fi calling, I'm on the thirty dollar plan with only a hundred minutes, I rarely talk on the phone. Am I correct in understanding since we have a locked boot loader, we can't install custom rooms like Aokp or CM?
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Correct but u still can root and flash ftf and also install a double recovery. U basically can do everything besides costum Roms. But after u flash a international ftf u should also be able to unlock the bootloader. But I don't gonna be 100 % sure.
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Yeah, I flash a international 4.2 rom but I still don't think it is or ever will be bootloader unlock able, please someone correct me, i hope I'm wrong but don't think it's possible
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Jonathan2677 said:
Yeah, I flash a international 4.2 rom but I still don't think it is or ever will be bootloader unlock able, please someone correct me, i hope I'm wrong but don't think it's possible
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Well does it say it is able to be unlocked? And if unlock the boatloader u lose bravia engine 2 what makes a difference when watching movies pictures and such on the phone.
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Jonathan2677 said:
Yeah, I flash a international 4.2 rom but I still don't think it is or ever will be bootloader unlock able, please someone correct me, i hope I'm wrong but don't think it's possible
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Since you seem to have the t-mobile version and are in the US, do you know if you flash a 6602 stock rom, does US T-mobile LTE still work? I've read so many different answers and they are ALL over the place on this board, so I'm not sure what way to go. The only US labeled rom I found is for a 6602, but some people have stated you need 6603 for LTE, others say both work.
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Since you seem to have the t-mobile version and are in the US, do you know if you flash a 6602 stock rom, does US T-mobile LTE still work? I've read so many different answers and they are ALL over the place on this board, so I'm not sure what way to go. The only US labeled rom I found is for a 6602, but some people have stated you need 6603 for LTE, others say both work.
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You canuse either and get lte I used a 6603 unbranded Australia it don't have to be us,someone said Spain is a good one also,but let will work regardless but if u want 4g quick toggles use 6603 any questions pm me
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im running the unbranded us 4.2.2 firmware on tmobile xz and i still get lte speed. im pretty sure lte is a hardware thing not software so you shouldnt lose it
skinsfanbdh said:
im running the unbranded us 4.2.2 firmware on tmobile xz and i still get lte speed. im pretty sure lte is a hardware thing not software so you shouldnt lose it
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Agreed did u have a notification saying all steps completed if so we're u able to get rid of it
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Jonathan2677 said:
Agreed did u have a notification saying all steps completed if so we're u able to get rid of it
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im not sure what you mean about all steps completed

New with Sony.

I'm having a hard time figuring out what custom roms are safe to use with my T-Mobile Xperia Z model# C6606
air23cpt said:
I'm having a hard time figuring out what custom roms are safe to use with my T-Mobile Xperia Z model# C6606
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TM XZ has completely locked boot-loader and for installing custom rom u need to unlock it
>> But search in Dev section there s some custom roms work with locked bootloader
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air23cpt said:
I'm having a hard time figuring out what custom roms are safe to use with my T-Mobile Xperia Z model# C6606
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Any custom roms that are based off stock,they will say locked bootloader in the title or description, also 6603 ftp can be flashed in the forms of Ftf with the flashtool use the 6603 ones to keep lte um running 4.2 with the newest software that was released yesterday with no problems, u will loose t-mobile WiFi calling no matter which one u flash any questions feel free to ask
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Jonathan2677 said:
Any custom roms that are based off stock,they will say locked bootloader in the title or description, also 6603 ftp can be flashed in the forms of Ftf with the flashtool use the 6603 ones to keep lte um running 4.2 with the newest software that was released yesterday with no problems, u will loose t-mobile WiFi calling no matter which one u flash any questions feel free to ask
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So flash through FTF and use 6603 roms to keep LTE Thanks.
air23cpt said:
So flash through FTF and use 6603 roms to keep LTE Thanks.
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I have a 6606 and I flashed a 6603 Spain. Everything worked as it should. I then flashed 6603 Belgium to the newest one .244 and its awesome. If you want to tether, you need to wipe data via the flashtool. You can still back-up/restore using Sony pc companion.
~RPM
ransz28 said:
I have a 6606 and I flashed a 6603 Spain. Everything worked as it should. I then flashed 6603 Belgium to the newest one .244 and its awesome. If you want to tether, you need to wipe data via the flashtool. You can still back-up/restore using Sony pc companion.
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I just Flashed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387191 and everything seems to be working good.
air23cpt said:
I just Flashed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387191 and everything seems to be working good.
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I tried that one so I could keep root,but no matter where I'd put the zip I couldn't find it in recovery to install very strange I must say
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Jonathan2677 said:
I tried that one so I could keep root,but no matter where I'd put the zip I couldn't find it in recovery to install very strange I must say
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I followed the Instructions made sure I put the zip on internal memory not SD card.
So...what is the advantage of flashing another stock rom from another region. I dont understand the difference between the stock rom I allready have and the other various stock roms available here.
Jonathan2677 said:
I tried that one so I could keep root,but no matter where I'd put the zip I couldn't find it in recovery to install very strange I must say
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golfgtiedition30 said:
So...what is the advantage of flashing another stock rom from another region. I dont understand the difference between the stock rom I allready have and the other various stock roms available here.
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One advantage for me is going from Android 4.1.2 to 4.2.2.
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One advantage for me is going from Android 4.1.2 to 4.2.2.
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Yeah that makes sence. I have a samsung at the moment which was so easy to root and flash different roms.
I pick up my XZ on saturday and im trying to understand the various methods used :thumbup:
golfgtiedition30 said:
Yeah that makes sence. I have a samsung at the moment which was so easy to root and flash different roms.
I pick up my XZ on saturday and im trying to understand the various methods used :thumbup:
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Rooting the phone was pretty easy what had me confused was the different model # of this phone and which roms are safe.
Sorry wrong thread,delete my post.
golfgtiedition30 said:
So...what is the advantage of flashing another stock rom from another region. I dont understand the difference between the stock rom I allready have and the other various stock roms available here.
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Because for example I flashed the newest 4.2 firmware that was just released yesterday I only used Spain because it was the newest now my stock ROM is light years behind gawd its still 4.1
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There are just 3variants samsung also have them but names them differently or sometimes same with different model number example S4 i.e i9500 & i9505
Anyways there are 3 variants i guess of XZ
C6602: Hspa+ model
C6603: lte model
C6606: tmobile version
You can flash any firmware on any device it will be just that you will miss functionality of lte if you flash c6602 etc i hope thats simple enough
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Cheers guys :thumbup:
just got this phone on tmobile yesterday First Sony phone to and i gotta say i love the the super sexy looks compare to my galaxy s4!
nightfox11 said:
just got this phone on tmobile yesterday First Sony phone to and i gotta say i love the the super sexy looks compare to my galaxy s4!
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Yes it's a very sexy and waterproof phone I'm very satisfied so far with it IMO it looks better than HTC one and S4 and the OS is very smooth.
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Yes it's a very sexy and waterproof phone I'm very satisfied so far with it IMO it looks better than HTC one and S4 and the OS is very smooth.
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the only thing i dont like is that it gets very very hot while playing games especially Real Racing 3 ...even the CPU slows down to cool off and Frames goes down :crying: but other than that its amazing .
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[Q] Able to Root anymore?

Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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ImTheHatGuy said:
Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
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If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
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That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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kingvortex said:
If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
androidtweaker1 said:
As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
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It's the Q&A section. If people knew everything, they wouldn't be asking for assistance here.
Please stop posting incorrect or incomplete information and replying without reading the question properly and I won't need to keep correcting you.
I'm sorry that you appear to be upset, but if you're going to reply to almost every thread here, then you should at least try to provide correct information.
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As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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ImTheHatGuy said:
As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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You're correct. There's no way to unlock your bootloader.
Yes, you will need to download a 4.2.2 firmware and flash it using Flashtool. This will probably require that you wipe your data, unfortunately.
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Thats perfrctly fine, I had backed up all my data with Helium Premium to Dropbox before I bricked it but now need root to get it all back lol
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1. Download a 4.2.2 FTF - Download.
2. Flash it with Flashtool.
3. Install XZDualRecovery using the unrooted method.
4. Install a prerooted KitKat rom, such as this or a custom rom of your choice.
If you need any help with Flashtool, then just ask.
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Thanks very much, I will give this a try when I get home
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You're welcome.
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When updating to a new ROM eg, one at 4.4.x do I really need to upgrade up each build version? I looked at the requirements and one requires the next down, and then again and I think I would need to do it like 4 times.
You shouldn't need to, as most custom roms provide everything you need. The zip sometimes contains everything or sometimes you have to use Flashtool to flash a supplied FTF for the kernel and baseband.
If you're unsure, you could ask in the specific thread for the rom.
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[Q] how to root sony xperia z?

hi,
im looking into rooting my friends sony xperia z. is it the same sort of way as the htc one? do i have to unlock the boot loader first and put a recovery on it?
can someone send me in the right direction for a tutorial please?
mackenzie121 said:
hi,
im looking into rooting my friends sony xperia z. is it the same sort of way as the htc one? do i have to unlock the boot loader first and put a recovery on it?
can someone send me in the right direction for a tutorial please?
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Use the search function, there are a LOT of threads!
I have but couldnt really find what I was looking for. I'm sure someone has done it before and can point me in the right direction
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Find out what firmware version they're running then come back.
If you provide no information, then you cannot expect any help other than being told to search.
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Dude... There is TON of threads about rooting Z in XDA and millions of sites puting how to ROOT it so JUST SEARCH IN XDA OR GOOGLE!!!!
Put in XDA search bar ROOT C6602/C6603 and your android version
mackenzie121 said:
hi,
im looking into rooting my friends sony xperia z. is it the same sort of way as the htc one? do i have to unlock the boot loader first and put a recovery on it?
can someone send me in the right direction for a tutorial please?
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Model no?android version?locked or unlocked bootloader?
mackenzie121 said:
I have but couldnt really find what I was looking for. I'm sure someone has done it before and can point me in the right direction
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Kingo Android Root worked well for me until I updated to 4.3 Sent from my xperia z C6606 Sorry everyone, just thought I'd help the guy.
It isn't a matter of not wanting to help. He provided no useful information. The method of rooting varies by device and firmware version, so if he didn't provide that, then nobody can provide the correct information.
I don't recommend using Kingo. It collects a large amount of information on your device including hardware IDs and serials and sends them to a server in China, supposedly in order to download drivers. It does facilitate that, but just the model number could achieve the same. They even used to collect your IMEI until they were caught and stopped. Not exactly trustworthy behaviour.
If you're running 4.2.2 or older, use Root many Android by trusted XDA dev Bin4ry to root. It doesn't collect any info or even connect to the internet.
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ok sorry for the non information. i have just got hold of the information
model c6603
android verison 4.4.2
bootloader unlocked allowed: no.
mackenzie121 said:
ok sorry for the non information. i have just got hold of the information
model c6603
android verison 4.4.2
bootloader unlocked allowed: no.
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Downgrade to 4.2 using flashtool, root using easyroot by doomlord.
Flash any prerooted KK rom.
ok, so do i have to put a recovery on? and once its down graded to 4.2 can i put a 4.4 rom on it?
any help would be appreicated .a noob here.
mackenzie121 said:
ok, so do i have to put a recovery on? and once its down graded to 4.2 can i put a 4.4 rom on it?
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downgrade>root>recovery>flash pre rooted rom
Thanks. So how do I downgrade, root, recovery etc. Someone point me in the right direction please
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mackenzie121 said:
Thanks. So how do I downgrade, root, recovery etc. Someone point me in the right direction please
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Google up or there is a search tab in XDA
mackenzie121 said:
Thanks. So how do I downgrade, root, recovery etc. Someone point me in the right direction please
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Here is a post I made in another thread regarding downgrading/rooting.
This may be helpful as well - How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
The images in that tutorial are broken, but the text explanation should help.
It is also possible to root then upgrade OTA and keep root, but it requires SuperSU Pro. If that's the route you want to take, then after downgrading, instead of flashing a recovery-
Root with Root many Android
Enable OTA survival mode in SuperSu Pro
Update via OTA
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