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hello.... i have just purchased the xperia z, not my 1st android phone however as i used to own galaxy s3. i wish to mod it but i have read about how if the bootloader is unlocked... bravia engine 2 is lost... so i wish to stay on locked bootloader for now but i do want to root & install custom recovery. i am following the procedures of rooting from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
however flashtool cant detect my phone & when i try to install drivers from flashtool, it doesnt install. can anyone here please tell me how to do root with step by step info & links to any software or driver i might need? thanks
P.S. i have windows 8 pro & my phone's model is c6602. any help is appreciated
maybe this helps
linx1287 said:
hello.... i have just purchased the xperia z, not my 1st android phone however as i used to own galaxy s3. i wish to mod it but i have read about how if the bootloader is unlocked... bravia engine 2 is lost... so i wish to stay on locked bootloader for now but i do want to root & install custom recovery. i am following the procedures of rooting from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
however flashtool cant detect my phone & when i try to install drivers from flashtool, it doesnt install. can anyone here please tell me how to do root with step by step info & links to any software or driver i might need? thanks
P.S. i have windows 8 pro & my phone's model is c6602. any help is appreciated
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Hi, and welcome to the xperia z corner.
As far as i can see it theres a small problem with win8 and the drivers ( see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614 ->tutorial part 2)
Additionaly, this thread might be helpfull too: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283673
can't guarantee any of it though as i'm still on rooted fw .434 (doomlords exploit, as mentioned in the second thread) and wait for the ota update to show up in my area (unbranded, germany).
hope i could help, and have fun with your new XZ.
thank you for ur help...windows 8 was driving me nuts so i tired flashing with win7 laptop & it worked like a charm......now it seems i have a new question... i am on the 350 firmware & rooted & custom recovery installed can i now install the 434 update via ota or do i have to flash through flashtools
linx1287 said:
thank you for ur help...windows 8 was driving me nuts so i tired flashing with win7 laptop & it worked like a charm......now it seems i have a new question... i am on the 350 firmware & rooted & custom recovery installed can i now install the 434 update via ota or do i have to flash through flashtools
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That's actually the exact same way i ended up with FW .434, by getting the ota update after rooting the previous one with doomlords method.
I DID install another app called Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper (just in case) that is supposed to ensure that the system stays rooted even after an ota update.
If you're using SuperSU there's also an option called "survival mode" which should do the same thing as the rootkeeper app.
i'm not sure if that rootkeeper stuff is really neccessary, but i guess it can't hurt
i just ran into another snag.... i just flashed pureXaudio & now my recovery doesnt start...i had cwm recovery for locked bootloader.... i tried reinstalling it but it says recovery already installed & quits
installed dual recovery & tried to do a restore from a backup i created before the purexaudio but after the restore was done i tried to format cache & it was stuck there for like 10min....did a reset by holding power & volume up & after that my phone is stuck at bootanimation.....it doesnt go into a bootloop its just stuck at the animation....i tried to go back into recovery & wipe dalvik cache which was successful & then i tried to format cache but the same thing happened & now i cant get into recovery at all & its still stuck at bootanimation.......i am currently downloading a global .350 firmware for c6602 to flash through flashtool.....its gonna take 3hrs.....in the meantime... if anyone has a solution i will be very grateful.....this is freaking me out....i hope i didnt brick it or something
Hi, I would like to post a request of solution to a problem faced by a number of Xperia Z series devices users out there. For the latest 4.3 build (10.4.B.0.569) from SONY, the OTA update could not be installed despite being able to be downloaded successfully. The file size is 318MB for my ZL. Once completed the download the phone will reboot itself into its recovery and soon after a few seconds it reboots itself and give an undismissable notification of "could not install". As reconfirmed with other users, root does not seem to be the problem. No official comment was given and close to none from XDA. Could anyone please help with poor users affected by this issue?
derrick.lwh said:
Hi, I would like to post a request of solution to a problem faced by a number of Xperia Z series devices users out there. For the latest 4.3 build (10.4.B.0.569) from SONY, the OTA update could not be installed despite being able to be downloaded successfully. The file size is 318MB for my ZL. Once completed the download the phone will reboot itself into its recovery and soon after a few seconds it reboots itself and give an undismissable notification of "could not install". As reconfirmed with other users, root does not seem to be the problem. No official comment was given and close to none from XDA. Could anyone please help with poor users affected by this issue?
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I'm not sure, but I think it's the CWM or TWRP, perhaps it's the boot.img ... don't know.... To update to newest FW follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
TheFreeman911 said:
I'm not sure, but I think it's the CWM or TWRP, perhaps it's the boot.img ... don't know.... To update to newest FW follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
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Am using stock recovery...….so don't think it is related to the recovery...
u said u did it ota so umm have u tried via pc companion to update ure phone ?
if youre not rooted may i suggest using pc companion or flashing the ftf via sony ericson flasher (sony rom ) required to update the phone
Beside you can also use EMMA, but think this will reset your phone to factory defaults.
For my phone it installed an older build (0.244) and then I was able to get the latest FW by OTA.
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Hello all
I have an xperia z phone which is currently on 4.4.2 standard sony update and has never been rooted. Unfortunately the phone usb is damaged, i have to charge the phone using a dock.
My question is this can i still root and flash the phone with a broken usb port?
Maybe by copying files onto phone using an sd card?
Any help is appreciated
davexperia said:
Hello all
I have an xperia z phone which is currently on 4.4.2 standard sony update and has never been rooted. Unfortunately the phone usb is damaged, i have to charge the phone using a dock.
My question is this can i still root and flash the phone with a broken usb port?
Maybe by copying files onto phone using an sd card?
Any help is appreciated
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Yes
Use towelroot to root your device. And use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/orig-development/app-recovery-twrp-2-4-3-0-lockled-t2190936 app to install TWRP recovery and then flash stock based ROMs
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Thanks for the reply.
there is a OTA 4.4.4 update coming soon to my carrier. If i root my device will this effect my ability to do OTA updates?
Also if you still can do OTA updates on a rooted phones does updating unroot the phone.
You also mention flash stock roms, which current ones do you recommend.
Cheers
davexperia said:
Thanks for the reply.
there is a OTA 4.4.4 update coming soon to my carrier. If i root my device will this effect my ability to do OTA updates?
Also if you still can do OTA updates on a rooted phones does updating unroot the phone.
You also mention flash stock roms, which current ones do you recommend.
Cheers
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you can update a rooted phone to 4.4.4
but doing so will unroot it again.
to gain toot access on 4.4.4 after updating you have to flash 4.4.2 kernel root and then flash 4.4.4 kernel
so getting root on 4.4.4 you will need a working usb port
androidtweaker1 said:
you can update a rooted phone to 4.4.4
but doing so will unroot it again.
to gain toot access on 4.4.4 after updating you have to flash 4.4.2 kernel root and then flash 4.4.4 kernel
so getting root on 4.4.4 you will need a working usb port
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He is saying his USB port is broken bro. So he can't flash kernels
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
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He is saying his USB port is broken bro. So he can't flash kernels
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
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I have mentioned that in the last line :silly:
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I have mentioned that in the last line :silly:
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Oh sorry I didn't noticed it :silly:
TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
OTA UK 4.4.4 update still not arrived??? gonna try a flash!
Well this over the air update 4.4.4 seems be not arriving. anyone in the UK (on Three carrier) had a 4.4.4 update?
I think i'm going to try flashing this update myself (remember my usb is broken and on stock 4.4.2).
This is the process (correct me if i'm wrong!!)
1. install towelroot and root device (easy just install app)
2. install SU app (again easy just install app and restart phone)
3. install a recovery software (whats the easy way to do this without usb?)
4. download one of the stock roms from the general section of the xperia z forum. (i have noticed there is not a UK version, is this a problem?)
5. copy this rom to the phone using SD card (do i need to copy this rom to the phone or leave it on the SD card?).
6. boot into the recovery software, clear the caches and flash the rom.
I should then have rooted 4.4.4 stock xperia Z.
If anyone has anything to add I would be most grateful of any help or advice.
Dave
davexperia said:
Well this over the air update 4.4.4 seems be not arriving. anyone in the UK (on Three carrier) had a 4.4.4 update?
I think i'm going to try flashing this update myself (remember my usb is broken and on stock 4.4.2).
This is the process (correct me if i'm wrong!!)
1. install towelroot and root device (easy just install app)
2. install SU app (again easy just install app and restart phone)
3. install a recovery software (whats the easy way to do this without usb?)
4. download one of the stock roms from the general section of the xperia z forum. (i have noticed there is not a UK version, is this a problem?)
5. copy this rom to the phone using SD card (do i need to copy this rom to the phone or leave it on the SD card?).
6. boot into the recovery software, clear the caches and flash the rom.
I should then have rooted 4.4.4 stock xperia Z.
If anyone has anything to add I would be most grateful of any help or advice.
Dave
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You are kinda.... WRONG! here is why:
Step 3: That recovery installing software working only on 4.2.2 because I already tried to install the recovery from it and FAILED on the newer Android versions....
Step 4: those ROMs with UK in the title or any others like that are NOT recovery flashable ROMs. They are pure stock ROMs can be flashed only via flashtool. You can find what you need in the development section.
Sorry to say that...
TapaTalked from my MultiROM Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns OR PAC MAN ROM!
HeEeeY!
Is there any new way to root Sony Xperia Z without USB? I got broken USB and charging phone on dock and getting updates on wi-fi, but i didn't find anything about root without USB. I try -unlock your boot loader on Sony site but its also USB need it.... I got latest updates for xperia Z: 5.1.1. and 10.7.A.0.222. I like phone as it is just wanna get rid off all that annoying programs: google, whats new, music, google photo, google drive, hangouts, etc...... Is there any way to completely remove programs without root? (sorry for bad english
Hello there, iam finally on 4.4.4 and i want to root the phone now, and so far iam quite aware of the process, atleast i think that iam, but check it for
yourself:
1) Getting lastest Flashtool from here: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php ( 0.9.18.2)
Btw. i dont get this : "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."
What do i really need to flash kernel .233 andn reflashing the .283 afterwards? 0.9.13 or the latest one? dont really get that one, and wouldn't like to hardbrick my C6603 neather...
Do i need the seperate "Flashtool-Driver"-Package or is that included in normal Flashtool-Package?
2) Getting rather the the "Kernel only" or a Stock-FTF .233 and uncheck everything except the Kernel.
3) Getting "Easy-Root" and enabling USB-Debugging on the Z, running Easy-Root and connecting the Z to the PC when Easy-Root says so...
Waiting... Reboot and Checking root-access via root-checker.
4) Getting stock-ftf or Kernel-only for .283, reflashing it.
5)Installing SuperSu, and be happy(?)
Further Questions:
6) Do i need an internet-connection when running Easy-Root on the HOST (aka PC)?
7) Could i theoretically remove root-access again after i modified Android to my like? (Removing Bloatware and installing Adwall/Adaware/Xprivacy) or woudn't this work out? E.g. No root, no more root-apps?
Thank you for your time and help!
luluchambler said:
Hello there, iam finally on 4.4.4 and i want to root the phone now, and so far iam quite aware of the process, atleast i think that iam, but check it for
yourself:
1) Getting lastest Flashtool from here: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php ( 0.9.18.2)
Btw. i dont get this : "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."
What do i really need to flash kernel .233 andn reflashing the .283 afterwards? 0.9.13 or the latest one? dont really get that one, and wouldn't like to hardbrick my C6603 neather...
Do i need the seperate "Flashtool-Driver"-Package or is that included in normal Flashtool-Package?
2) Getting rather the the "Kernel only" or a Stock-FTF .233 and uncheck everything except the Kernel.
3) Getting "Easy-Root" and enabling USB-Debugging on the Z, running Easy-Root and connecting the Z to the PC when Easy-Root says so...
Waiting... Reboot and Checking root-access via root-checker.
4) Getting stock-ftf or Kernel-only for .283, reflashing it.
5)Installing SuperSu, and be happy(?)
Further Questions:
6) Do i need an internet-connection when running Easy-Root on the HOST (aka PC)?
7) Could i theoretically remove root-access again after i modified Android to my like? (Removing Bloatware and installing Adwall/Adaware/Xprivacy) or woudn't this work out? E.g. No root, no more root-apps?
Thank you for your time and help!
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Just do this
androidtweaker1 said:
Just do this
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Hey thank you for the reply but i've read this thread before, but it doesnt really answer the few questions that stayed unanswered to me
Like:
1) Which version of Flashtool do i need? Does it have to be 0.9.13 or can i download and use the latest variant available (see the Quote regarding 0.9.13)
2) Do i need an internet-connection on my PC to run the "Easyroot-Exploit"?
3) After removing the bloatware and installing some stuff that needs root (Adwall,Adaway,Xprivacy) can i remove root again(SuperSu Unroot) without losing the functionality of this previously installed root-apps?
Thats basically all that is still open to me, other than that everything is pretty clear
Thank you!
luluchambler said:
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1) Which version of Flashtool do i need? Does it have to be 0.9.13 or can i download and use the latest variant available (see the Quote regarding 0.9.13)
2) Do i need an internet-connection on my PC to run the "Easyroot-Exploit"?
3) After removing the bloatware and installing some stuff that needs root (Adwall,Adaway,Xprivacy) can i remove root again(SuperSu Unroot) without losing the functionality of this previously installed root-apps?
Thats basically all that is still open to me, other than that everything is pretty clear
Thank you!
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1. Use the latest version, which is currently 0.9.18.2. I linked to the Flashtool thread in my guide for a reason.
2. I don't believe so. Just use the built in root tool in Flashtool instead if you like.
3. No. You cannot unroot if you want to continue using apps that need root.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
kingvortex said:
1. Use the latest version, which is currently 0.9.18.2. I linked to the Flashtool thread in my guide for a reason.
2. I don't believe so. Just use the built in root tool in Flashtool instead if you like.
3. No. You cannot unroot if you want to continue using apps that need root.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Thank you, that clears up a lot
I thought once you've granted them (Root Apps) permission they keep them, even if you unroot right after.
I guess there are no Questions left :highfive:
luluchambler said:
Thank you, that clears up a lot
I thought once you've granted them (Root Apps) permission they keep them, even if you unroot right after.
I guess there are no Questions left :highfive:
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:good:
A new version of XZDualRecovery (2.8.16) has just been released which is supposed to support Lollipop on XZR.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
If u don't mind can u tell the step how to get recovery and root on Lollipop?
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Gitzz's Xperia™ ZR [Stock 5.0.2, Stock, LB]
Root is simpel. If you have read this forum, everything is there.
Here is rooting info closed bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-zr/general/guide-how-to-root-10-6-0-454-t3115196
and here is all about dualrecovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
Everything is here in forum, just look and read. It is not heavy to do this. Sorry but I must say this ...
Greatings Lemmi1.
Lemmi1 said:
Root is simpel. If you have read this forum, everything is there.
Here is rooting info closed bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-zr/general/guide-how-to-root-10-6-0-454-t3115196
and here is all about dualrecovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
Everything is here in forum, just look and read. It is not heavy to do this. Sorry but I must say this ...
Greatings Lemmi1.
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Yupp buddy i m keeping an eye on both the threads for a long time.
But the problem is I m not able to create PRF zip, the prf creater gives a Java error, if u could help me how to overcome the 'Is Java Installed' error, that would help me a lot!!
And further, All I want to know if I root via kingroot,would I be able to shift to Super Su and install NUTs recovery directly on LP rom?
Sorry for so many questions.
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gitzz said:
Yupp buddy i m keeping an eye on both the threads for a long time.
But the problem is I m not able to create PRF zip, the prf creater gives a Java error, if u could help me how to overcome the 'Is Java Installed' error, that would help me a lot!!
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You can download a prerooted zip in the rooting threat I have linked. There is a link to the file in the first posting.
But I have make a prerooted for my device with us version today included the new dualrecovery with PRF. I will try it this evening. I waited for new recovery only for the thing, that remount boot refix will work and I can use link2sd.
And further, All I want to know if I root via kingroot,would I be able to shift to Super Su and install NUTs recovery directly on LP rom?
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I rooted my device yesterday with kingroot successfully, but I reverted it and think I will root it this evening with the old known method. I read, that there could be a method to uninstall kingroot after succesfull rooting, and you can install super su over playstore and nuts dualrecovery over pc. Maybe you can try it and say if it works
I have a Problem with kingroot, cause it installs a chinese app, that I dont understand, cause I cannot read chinese. So I reversed root and deinstalled everything from kingroot.
But I think here in xda dev the trust kingroot. I have problems, cause I dont understand chinese I prefer the classical method to root.
Sorry for so many questions.
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No problem. We help each other here in forum and it is made to ask for help.
Greetings Lemmi1.
Lemmi1 said:
You can download a prerooted zip in the rooting threat I have linked. There is a link to the file in the first posting.
But I have make a prerooted for my device with us version today included the new dualrecovery with PRF. I will try it this evening. I waited for new recovery only for the thing, that remount boot refix will work and I can use link2sd.
I rooted my device yesterday with kingroot successfully, but I reverted it and think I will root it this evening with the old known method. I read, that there could be a method to uninstall kingroot after succesfull rooting, and you can install super su over playstore and nuts dualrecovery over pc. Maybe you can try it and say if it works
I have a Problem with kingroot, cause it installs a chinese app, that I dont understand, cause I cannot read chinese. So I reversed root and deinstalled everything from kingroot.
But I think here in xda dev the trust kingroot. I have problems, cause I dont understand chinese I prefer the classical method to root.
No problem. We help each other here in forum and it is made to ask for help.
Greetings Lemmi1.
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I need Indian PRF zip, and probably i would like to create it myself as I have a very slow internet!!
The method for Kingroot to SuperSu is available but I can't make it work, kingroot keep conflicting with the process and Language is the only problem with me too, if it comes in English I would use it.
Just confirming the classical method
Go back to kitkat.
Root it.
Install Recovery.
Install the Pre-rooted lollipop rom via recovery.
Am I right?
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Did Any One Tried It With lollipop
and i found there
XZDualRecovery 2.8.17 too not only 16
Hazem442 said:
Did Any One Tried It With lollipop
and i found there
XZDualRecovery 2.8.17 too not only 16
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Yes, just tried 2.8.17 last night and installation is fine. Both recovery and Lollipop boot correctly. But I didn't test flashing zip files in recovery or backup yet.
itandy said:
Yes, just tried 2.8.17 last night and installation is fine. Both recovery and Lollipop boot correctly. But I didn't test flashing zip files in recovery or backup yet.
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Ok thanks i'll try it
XZDualRecovery 2.8.17 works perfec in lollipop
gitzz said:
I need Indian PRF zip, and probably i would like to create it myself as I have a very slow internet!!
The method for Kingroot to SuperSu is available but I can't make it work, kingroot keep conflicting with the process and Language is the only problem with me too, if it comes in English I would use it.
Just confirming the classical method
Go back to kitkat.
Root it.
Install Recovery.
Install the Pre-rooted lollipop rom via recovery.
Am I right?
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Gitzz's Xperia™ ZR [Stock 4.4.4, Rooted, Odexed, Xposed, LB]
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if you got the ftf file on your pc you can instal a custom recovery to your phone using flashtool. flash superuser zip to the phone then using flashtool flash the stock recovery back
i get the following error while instaling the recovery.
"only position independent executables (PIE) are supported."
trying to install " XZDualRecovery 2.8.17 " on Xperia ZR C5502 running Android 5.0
gitzz said:
I need Indian PRF zip, and probably i would like to create it myself as I have a very slow internet!!
The method for Kingroot to SuperSu is available but I can't make it work, kingroot keep conflicting with the process and Language is the only problem with me too, if it comes in English I would use it.
Just confirming the classical method
Go back to kitkat.
Root it.
Install Recovery.
Install the Pre-rooted lollipop rom via recovery.
Am I right?
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Gitzz's Xperia™ ZR [Stock 4.4.4, Rooted, Odexed, Xposed, LB]
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if you got the ftf file on your pc you can instal a custom recovery to your phone using flashtool. flash superuser zip to the phone then using flashtool flash the stock recovery back
Jrobah said:
if you got the ftf file on your pc you can instal a custom recovery to your phone using flashtool. flash superuser zip to the phone then using flashtool flash the stock recovery back
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Locked bootloader
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madishettysajjan said:
i get the following error while instaling the recovery.
"only position independent executables (PIE) are supported."
trying to install " XZDualRecovery 2.8.17 " on Xperia ZR C5502 running Android 5.0
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your supposed to install it on KitKat! (that's the error I got using the old XZD'R')
EDIT; downgraded to KK *.283 , then rooted *.230, made PRF with the creator & the latest XZDR (currently @ *.18) , installed the XZDR installer.zip>runs it>>>BOOM! flashed the PRF & now have a rooted XZR LP device:victory:
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gitzz said:
Locked bootloader
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download prerooted ftf
Jrobah said:
download prerooted ftf
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I will download JAVA sdk, and will create a PRF Indian zip for me?
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latest dual recovery .17 not working properly LP..
I tried the latest dualrecovery on LP on xperia zr c5502.
And i tried to take backup by both recoveries:
1. twrp :- in this recovery ,its not able to detect the system and then obviously failed to take backup.
2 cwm :- in this recovery, it takes the backup properly but not able to restore it.
Tried both process 2 or 3 times with proper installation.
The updater not have "Wipe battery stats"
*Sorry for my English
xgerardox said:
XZDualRecovery 2.8.17 works perfec in lollipop
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How did you install?
Can you please tell steps to install recovery on lollipop without bootloops.
Thanks.