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Introducing
STOCK ROOTED 7.0.A.3.195
[LT30p][Unlocked and Locked Bootloaders]
No claims, no nonsense, this is just a rom for people who want a stock rom as is from SONY except with root and want a trusted source.
I hesitate to call it development. [MOD's, if you think it should be moved, feel free] Its just something I did and thought I should shareFeedback is actively encouraged
Features
Based on [STOCK FIRMWARE][LT30p][UK Generic][7.0.A.3.195]
Rooted
No superuser app is included, as superuser apps are not stock. You can download your choice of superuser.apk or SuperSU.apk from the market.
Full changelog in post 2, will be empty because thats it! It also means I have not added a super user app, because stock rom does not come with one and you have a choice of super user apps to download from the market.
Installation for Unlocked Bootloader
Make a backup- Always backup just in case you ****up
Flash my kernel from here or advanced stock kernel found here Credit lzyllp (This is to get Recovery and root. Also, the kernel has a lot of tweaks. Choose either T or TX depending on your phone.)
Enter recovery
Factory reset
Flash rom.
Installation for Locked Bootloader
Use flashtool to flash any generic 7.0.A.1.303 ftf.
Root using Bin4ry's method.
Install CMW for locked bootloaders
Enter recovery, factory reset and flash the ROM. Then flash the flashable version of CMW recovery for locked bootloaders before you reboot.
FIX FOR BOOTLOOP WITH EXTENDED BATTERY MODE. Flash this in flashtool to update your kernel to stock 7.0.A.3.195 Stock kernel
[All the tools and links can be found from the all in one thread here]
Optional Installation Step
If you are coming from a ROM with the same base you can advance restore you data partition in CMW to get all your apps back.
Known Bugs and Fixes (If applicable)
Code:
[B][U]Bug[/U][/B]
Bootloop for those who are on a locked bootloader and enable extended battery mode.
[B][U]Version[/U][/B]
All
[B][U]Cause[/U][/B]
Using a 7.0.A.3.195 ROM with a 7.0.A.1.303 kernel.
[B][U]Fix[/U][/B]
Flash [URL="http://www.mediafire.com/?2b75t7dpk72z12h"]this[/URL] file in flashtool to update the kernel to 7.0.A.3.195
How to Report Bugs
Answer these questions.
1. Which version of the ROM did you download? Please provide the download link.
2. Are you on a locked or unlocked bootloader?
3. Which kernel are you on?
4. Have you flashed anything else, or is the bug coming from a CLEAN install of this ROM?
5. What are the symtpons of the bug?
6. How can I reproduce the bug?
7. Can you provide a logcat?
8. Any other comments that might help me or others to help you.
Credits
Sony
Download
Here
Disclaimer
As usual, I am not responsible for turning your beloved phone into a bookend, please read and educate yourself fully before attempting any mod on your phone. And if you drop it down the toilet it has nothing to do with me
Changelog
Root
Screen shots
Look at your stock Xperia T screen.
wifi dont working...flash the LT30_7.0.A.3.195_kernel.ftf than device dont open appears sony logo than not open device...
It works. Redownload
Hi. I flash your rom and enter in home screens, but when i try flash kernel .195 with flashtool, semc flash device drivers don't install and flash not start. I install any drivers from folder drivers on flashtool, but same error. What drivers files are needed to flash this kernel?
Monipeev said:
Hi. I flash your rom and enter in home screens, but when i try flash kernel .195 with flashtool, semc flash device drivers don't install and flash not start. I install any drivers from folder drivers on flashtool, but same error. What drivers files are needed to flash this kernel?
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Have you unlocked the bootloader?
If not you will not ba bale to flash the custom kernel
gregbradley said:
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
If not you will not ba bale to flash the custom kernel
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I know, but in step to flash rom with locked bootloader, you say flash .195 kernel.
I remember in arc thread, when need to root em, we need downgrade kernel, root and after that, flash .587.
I am on locked bootloader. If this rom is with .195 kenel, i don't need flash another. I know this.
Monipeev said:
I know, but in step to flash rom with locked bootloader, you say flash .195 kernel.
I remember in arc thread, when need to root em, we need downgrade kernel, root and after that, flash .587.
I am on locked bootloader. If this rom is with .195 kenel, i don't need flash another. I know this.
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ok, i see. You are flashing a stock kernel. Then it should be an .ftf file .
Can you flash anything in flash tool? If so you should be bale to flash a stock kernel ftf.
Make sure you are doing it in flashmode
gregbradley said:
ok, i see. You are flashing a stock kernel. Then it should be an .ftf file .
Can you flash anything in flash tool? If so you should be bale to flash a stock kernel ftf.
Make sure you are doing it in flashmode
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Yes, i flash old .303 ftf with flashtool before 4-5 days.
I connect device in flashmode, green led light, but when window7 notify me to install flash driver and i confirm, windows don't install any flash driver.
PS. Need em i from this kernel or this kernel/.195/ install when i flash on your rom?
Monipeev said:
Yes, i flash old .303 ftf with flashtool before 4-5 days.
I connect device in flashmode, green led light, but when window7 notify me to install flash driver and i confirm, windows don't install any flash driver.
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goto the drivers folder in flashtool and run drivers.exe
gregbradley said:
goto the drivers folder in flashtool and run drivers.exe
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Exactly, i install it many times, but when i enter to flashmode, to waiting flash, windows try again install flashmode drivers, but my phone after 10-15s. disconnect and install windows flash drivers stoped.
This disconnected device from flashtools without installed the drivers.
Monipeev said:
Exactly, i install it many times, but when i enter to flashmode, to waiting flash, windows try again install flashmode drivers, but my phone after 10-15s. disconnect and install windows flash drivers stoped.
This disconnected device from flashtools without installed the drivers.
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post the log from flashtool please.
gregbradley said:
post the log from flashtool please.
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In time when flashtools say that my device connect in flashmode, windows tried install flash drivers.
But after that device disconnect from flashtool without windows install the drivers.
When i tried again, same result.
My usb debugging is on, but flashtool post, that is Off.
After that, device disconnected again.
I restart my computer, but same ......
02/027/2012 21:27:00 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
02/027/2012 21:27:00 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30
02/027/2012 21:27:00 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
02/027/2012 21:27:05 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/027/2012 21:27:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/027/2012 21:27:55 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/028/2012 21:28:07 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
02/028/2012 21:28:07 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
Monipeev said:
In time when flashtools say that my device connect in flashmode, windows tried install flash drivers.
But after that device disconnect from flashtool without windows install the drivers.
When i tried again, same result.
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uninstall flashtool and reboot and reinstall.
Makesure you are in mtp mode not msc.
also, drop the ftf into the open window first, then wait for the prompt screen to prompt you to connect in flashmode.
gregbradley said:
uninstall flashtool and reboot and reinstall.
Makesure you are in mtp mode not msc.
also, drop the ftf into the open window first, then wait for the prompt screen to prompt you to connect in flashmode.
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Yes, i am sure that i am in mtp not in msc mod and it is by default after install the rom.
But ok, tomorrow i will reinstall flashtool and all drivers, and tried again.
For now i will stay with old kernel and will see that pc companion recognize my device to device that have new update.
But nevermind, tomorrow i tried fresh install of all and post here result.
Monipeev said:
Yes, i am sure that i am in mtp not in msc mod and it is by default after install the rom.
But ok, i will reinstall flashtool and all drivers, and tried again.
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yes, and actually try to flash something before you enter flashmode...drop the ftf file into flashtool then enter flashtool when it prompts you
gregbradley said:
yes, and actually try to flash something before you enter flashmode...drop the ftf file into flashtool then enter flashtool when it prompts you
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Ok, i will.....
I hope so, will be alright.
Hello Sir, I have a question regarding root.
Is it possible to make root this way:
(locked bootloader)
1) Latest firmware .195 (no root).
2) Flash down to .303 kernel+loader.sin with flashtool (from a ftf)
3) Make root with Bin4ary
4) Flash the .195 kernel+loader.sin with flashtools (from a ftf)
5) Ready?
I am new here on this forum, before I was Arc-boy.
datagubben said:
Hello Sir, I have a question regarding root.
Is it possible to make root this way:
(locked bootloader)
1) Latest firmware .195 (no root).
2) Flash down to .303 kernel+loader.sin with flashtool (from a ftf)
3) Make root with Bin4ary
4) Flash the .195 kernel+loader.sin with flashtools (from a ftf)
5) Ready?
I am new here on this forum, before I was Arc-boy.
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I dont think so, I think you need to flash the whole 303 firmware. There are plenty of guides in the general section and none of them involve just flashing the kernel.
I built the ftf with Sony Bridge and flashtool 0.9.11.0 and flashed it successfully. This is ONLY for 16GB Xperia Tablet Z LTE (SGP321). Other than that, no warranties.
Download: Google Drive
Mirror: Multiupload thx to Rootk1t for uploading
MD5: 6144bc13086af13934b3253e7ec739ad
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How to root 244:
I am not responsible if you attempt this and something breaks
1. Flash 307 and root it
2. Back up the TA with tool from here
3. Unlock BL with Flashtool
4. Update to 244 with Flashtool
5. Boot from CM10.2 boot.img (Can be taken from any CM10.1 or 10.2 ROM or for your convenience from here) into recovery by selecting Flash -> Fastboot Mode -> HotBoot Kernel (Sometimes this does not work, if so unhide steps 5a and 6a otherwise continue)
5a. Flash CM10.2 Recovery in console with
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. Apply SuperSu via update.zip (Superuser does not work as it seems to not support the new User Management feature permissions of 4.2.2)
6a. ReFlash 244 but without wiping data and excluding system partition from the flash
7. ReLock BL with Flashtool (This step may be unnecesarry, because the backed up TA relocks the BL as well)
8. Restore the TA from the backup
Its a little inconvenient, but it worked for me, and now I am rooted an still have all my DRM keys
Thanks for sharing, download now
Great thanks!
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Thanks!! Reserved
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Mirror - http://www.multiupload.nl/GW1CX4TRI1
I get this strange All checkpoints reached in the taskbar? Is it removable somehow?
Sorry as second reboot removed it.
dlindh said:
I get this strange All checkpoints reached in the taskbar? Is it removable somehow?
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You did not reboot the tablet once it told you so after the initial startup, didn't you
Just go to Settings -> Apps -> Currently running and kill the sony startup service. It will tell you its dangerous to do so, but do it anyway, as it is finished doing what it was supposed to do.
lowtraxx said:
You did not reboot the tablet once it told you so after the initial startup, didn't you
Just go to Settings -> Apps -> Currently running and kill the sony startup service. It will tell you its dangerous to do so, but do it anyway, as it is finished doing what it was supposed to do.
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Can you make kernel as ftf to flash it separately in order flash it after rooted with older kernel.
Rootk1t said:
Can you make kernel as ftf to flash it separately in order flash it after rooted with older kernel.
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I tried with the older kernel from the 307 ftf, but they are not compatible (Tablet will not boot) So rooting is a no-go ATM (unless your bootloader is unlocked) because there is no older 4.2.2 thats rootable for the Tablet Z.
lowtraxx said:
I tried with the older kernel from the 307 ftf, but they are not compatible (Tablet will not boot) So rooting is a no-go ATM (unless your bootloader is unlocked) because there is no older 4.2.2 thats rootable for the Tablet Z.
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so do i. Flashed kernel from 307 firmware. Got bootloop. Now flashing to 4.2.2 again.
This method is not working properly cause old kernel for smartphone was already for 4.2.2 and we don't have rootable kernel for tablet z.
Successfully rooted the 10.3.1.A.0.244 while preserving my DRM keys
Successfully rooted the 10.3.1.A.0.244 while preserving my DRM keys. It worked for me but I am not responsible if you attempt this and something breaks.
1. Flash 307 and root it
2. Back up the TA with tool from here
3. Unlock BL with Flashtool
4. Update to 244 with Flashtool
5. Boot from CM10.2 boot.img (Can be taken from any CM10.1 or 10.2 ROM or for your convenience from here) into recovery by selecting Flash -> Fastboot Mode -> HotBoot Kernel (Sometimes this does not work, if so unhide steps 5a and 6a otherwise continue)
5a. Flash CM10.2 Recovery in console with
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. Apply SuperSu via update.zip (Superuser does not work as it seems to not support the new User Management feature permissions of 4.2.2)
6a. ReFlash 244 but without wiping data and excluding system partition from the flash
7. ReLock BL with Flashtool (This step may be unnecesarry, because the backed up TA relocks the BL as well)
8. Restore the TA from the backup
Its a little inconvenient, but it worked for me, and now I am rooted an still have all my DRM keys
lowtraxx said:
Successfully rooted the 10.3.1.A.0.244 while preserving my DRM keys. It worked for me but I am not responsible if you attempt this and something breaks.
Its a little inconvenient, but it worked, and now I am rooted an still have all my DRM keys
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I think it's easier to get root on .307 firmware, save it with OTA Root keeper and then update to 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion and restore root.
Rootk1t said:
I think it's easier to get root on .307 firmware, save it with OTA Root keeper and then update to 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion and restore root.
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Yes it is, if you already are able to update via PC Companion. This is more meant for people that do not see the update and want to get it via ftf. Or are you able to update as soon as 244 was present on your device once?
Rootk1t said:
I think it's easier to get root on .307 firmware, save it with OTA Root keeper and then update to 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion and restore root.
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Is this way can do with Locked Bootloader users?
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
lowtraxx said:
Yes it is, if you already are able to update via PC Companion. This is more meant for people that do not see the update and want to get it via ftf. Or are you able to update as soon as 244 was present on your device once?
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the update is available for me via pc-companion from 05.08.13. As far as i understood pc-companion performs update without wipes, so all user information is untouched and therefore root can be saved.
isaacius0323 said:
Is this way can do with Locked Bootloader users?Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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yes.
lowtraxx said:
I tried with the older kernel from the 307 ftf, but they are not compatible (Tablet will not boot) So rooting is a no-go ATM (unless your bootloader is unlocked) because there is no older 4.2.2 thats rootable for the Tablet Z.
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hello i was just wondering if this 4.2.2 ftf is rootable because i got my boatloader unlocked but just wana make sure, any advise would be much appreciated. thankyou :good:
eman2001 said:
hello i was just wondering if this 4.2.2 ftf is rootable because i got my boatloader unlocked but just wana make sure, any advise would be much appreciated. thankyou :good:
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Yes it is. See post #11
But if you stay unlcoked it should be even easier.
1. Get yourself a boot.img with attached recovery (CM 10.1 for example)
2. Use flashtool to fastboot the boot.img as temporary kernel (not flashing, just booting)
3. Press Vol Up to get into recovery
4. Flash SuperSU
Are there still reboots when you try to mount /system as rw with locked bootloader?
@lowtraxx: you don't need to relock the bootloader with flashtool because if you flash back your ta backup it is locked again. I'll also flash back my ta when the wifi version of the 4.2.2 update will be released. Now i am on cm10.1
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om22 said:
Are there still reboots when you try to mount /system as rw with locked bootloader?
@lowtraxx: you don't need to relock the bootloader with flashtool because if you flash back your ta backup it is locked again. I'll also flash back my ta when the wifi version of the 4.2.2 update will be released. Now i am on cm10.1
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Just tried a
Code:
su
mount -o remount /system
cd /system
ls -l
after 2 minutes still no reboot. So I guess it does not.
lowtraxx said:
Yes it is. See post #11
But if you stay unlcoked it should be even easier.
1. Get yourself a boot.img with attached recovery (CM 10.1 for example)
2. Use flashtool to fastboot the boot.img as temporary kernel (not flashing, just booting)
3. Press Vol Up to get into recovery
4. Flash SuperSU
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:good:wooow great thanks am downloading now will flash after work :good:
Can please someone confirm this will work?
1. Downgrade to JB 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.534
2. Install locked dualrecovery 2.7.97 BETA
3. Flash KK 4.4.0 14.3.A.0.681
4. Flash with CWM superSU
I am asking because I read somewhere the following method:
1. Flash KK 4.4.0
2. Unlock bootloader
3. Install CWM thru a very complicated procedure that requires fastboot
4. Flash with CWM supeSU
Now, my question is: since I could install dualrecovery for unlocked bootloader, to avoid ulocking bootloader, why not downgrade, flash dualrecovery, upgrade and flash su?
Can please someone confirm this will work?
1. Downgrade to JB 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.534 (and root it)
1.2 (Backup TA Partition !Important, for the future)
2. Install locked dualrecovery 2.7.97 BETA
3. Flash KK 4.4.0 14.3.A.0.681 (via recovery)
4. Flash with CWM superSU
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this is OK,
Killer2k8 said:
Can please someone confirm this will work?
1. Downgrade to JB 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.534 (and root it)
1.2 (Backup TA Partition !Important, for the future)
2. Install locked dualrecovery 2.7.97 BETA
3. Flash KK 4.4.0 14.3.A.0.681 (via recovery)
4. Flash with CWM superSU
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this is OK,
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cool thanks...
wht point 1.2? Is this necessary for what? I am not going to unlock bootloader
thegios said:
cool thanks...
wht point 1.2? Is this necessary for what? I am not going to unlock bootloader
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If you're not going to unlock your bootloader then do not do it. you can also backit up when you're running kitkat with root.
But what's the harm? )
Killer2k8 said:
If you're not going to unlock your bootloader then do not do it. you can also backit up when you're running kitkat with root.
But what's the harm? )
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ok hold on a sec, I did not read carefulyy...
you are saying I need to downgrade and root, then flash dual recovery, upgrade and flash su
I thought I could avoid rooting after downgrading, cos I cannot download from anywhere any tool to root 14.1.G.1.534
thegios said:
ok hold on a sec, I did not read carefulyy...
you are saying I need to downgrade and root, then flash dual recovery, upgrade and flash su
I thought I could avoid rooting after downgrading, cos I cannot download from anywhere any tool to root 14.1.G.1.534
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1.downgrade to .534 via flashtool
2.root it using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 (vroot / root360)
3.install recovery, reboot to recovery wipe everything
4.flash kk zip file via recovery and then the stripped ftf file via flashtool
5. you have a rooted kitkat
more info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
Killer2k8 said:
1.downgrade to .534 via flashtool
2.root it using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 (vroot / root360)
3.install recovery, reboot to recovery wipe everything
4.flash kk zip file via recovery and then the stripped ftf file via flashtool
5. you have a rooted kitkat
more info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
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I cannot download vroot and root360, websites are not working
thegios said:
I cannot download vroot and root360, websites are not working
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Use Bin4ry method, it's more safe.
eclyptos said:
Use Bin4ry method, it's more safe.
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I was hoping it would be less complicated...
I still do not understand why I have to root after downgrading...
After all, all I need is a custom recovery to flash superSU, and according to the guide all I need to install a dual recovery is. 534, no need to root it or to unlock it, according to the guide.
So if I do not want to unlock device and I do not care backing up TA, the following should suffice
1. Downgrade to. 534 with flashtool
2. Install dual recovery for unlocked phones
3. Upgrade to kitkat with flashtool using an official ftf
4. Flash superSU with cwm
thegios said:
I was hoping it would be less complicated...
I still do not understand why I have to root after downgrading...
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Because you need root to install recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51318613
The post here is what I did straight from Kitkat. No downgrade necessary.
After doomlord kernel install, just install su.zip using recovery
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silverfox013 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51318613
The post here is what I did straight from Kitkat. No downgrade necessary.
After doomlord kernel install, just install su.zip using recovery
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I understand this requires an unlocked bootloader
thegios said:
I understand this requires an unlocked bootloader
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the problem is that I do not want to unlock bootloader...
it seems it is an endless loop: either you unlock the bootloader if you do not want to downgrade, or you downgrade first if you do not want to unlock
thegios said:
the problem is that I do not want to unlock bootloader...
it seems it is an endless loop: either you unlock the bootloader if you do not want to downgrade, or you downgrade first if you do not want to unlock
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the easiest way imo is to just unlock the bootloader.
flash the kitkat ftf via flashtool as linked below
unlock the bootloader via sonys website http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
flash doomlords kernel + recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632808
via flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
FLASH SUPERSU via cwm http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
done simple no need for screwing around downgrading ect ect
thegios said:
the problem is that I do not want to unlock bootloader...
it seems it is an endless loop: either you unlock the bootloader if you do not want to downgrade, or you downgrade first if you do not want to unlock
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Just try it, you seem to be wanting extremely specific instructions and questioning everything you are told. Please try following them them asking for help as you go along, you never know, it might just work for you....
There is no need to unlock the bootloader if you downgrade, root, install recovery and flash a pre rooted rom. Please tell me which step of these instructions say "unlock the boot loader"
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gregbradley said:
Just try it, you seem to be wanting extremely specific instructions and questioning everything you are told. Please try following them them asking for help as you go along, you never know, it might just work for you....
There is no need to unlock the bootloader if you downgrade, root, install recovery and flash a pre rooted rom. Please tell me which step of these instructions say "unlock the boot loader"
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didnt say u mentioned to u lock... I simply said that I wanted to avoid it, but it seems there is no way out
Yes there is, you do not need to unlock the bootloader to root...
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MON5TER said:
the easiest way imo is to just unlock the bootloader.
flash the kitkat ftf via flashtool as linked below
unlock the bootloader via sonys website http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
flash doomlords kernel + recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632808
via flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
FLASH SUPERSU via cwm http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
done simple no need for screwing around downgrading ect ect
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I guess u r rite.. so I am gonna unlock: do I loose any sony feature? (audio plus, x reality, ...)
Also, since I do not have a custom recovery, I guess I will have to flash the kernel via fastboot, whi h will give me the ustom recovery, then flash superSU with the recovery
What do I need flashtool for?
gregbradley said:
Yes there is, you do not need to unlock the bootloader to root...
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I know I know... all I wanted to say is: eithef I stay on KK and unlo k the bootloader to root, or I do not unlock but have to downgrade etc.
Unlocking at this point seems easier, safer and faster, as I will keep my current rom which works fine
I will do a backup with sony toll and restore afterwards
But once you downgrade, root and install recovery you just flash a pre rooted 4.4 rom... The one from NUT is made from a stock ftf file with the relevant root files added to it. I don't see the issue.
As for unlocking, read the information on the sony website about it. You have to unlock using that site anyway. You will lose warranty and drm keys. However, to be able to lock again you need to back up your TA partition otherwise you lose the drm keys forever. Now to do that you must have root, so you are going to have to downgrade and root anyway
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Just got my brand new Z1 (C6903), SIM and bootloader unlocked (SI 1276-0471.2), and have booted it for the first time. It is running 14.1.G.1.518, shows 1 system OTA system update available to 14.2.A.0.290 and a number of OTA app updates available.
I'd like to root, install custom recovery (preferably dual) and back up the phones original state including TA partition, then move on to updating to a 4.4 Kitkat build, probably stock as I will leave the bootloader locked for the moment.
Despite having worked on (rooted etc.) 2x Xperia SPs, I have read through the many Z1 rooting threads and ultimate guides and I have no idea where to start. Most rooting threads start with downgrading, which I shouldn't need to do, there are usually multiple methods for each firmware version and most don't seem to root the currently installed ROM (especially the newer firmware versions), they require a ftf file (of unknown SI number) flashed over the current ROM. There doesn't seem to be a way to retain a firmware version with the correct SI number for my phone.
I think I read that Bin4ry's rooting method is the best for this firmware. Is that right? The dual recovery seems as though it could be problematic, will it be overwritten when I update or flash an ftf file? Once I root the original .518 firmware etc. what do I do next to get to rooted Kitkat (.757)? Is it possible to get a rooted 4.4 stock ROM with the same SI number? Should I actually be bother with such details?
I could really use some clear advice on the best way to proceed.
This is what you need to get to a 4.4.2 or 4.4.3 ROM with Root. For 4.4.4 look further down the post. This is for locked bootloaders.
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For unlocked bootloaders on ANY FW just flash a custom kernel of your choice suitable for the FW you are on then install chainfires SuperSU either from the play store or from his website in a flashable zip (Google it)
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
Here is @shem2409 brand new video showing you step by step how to root and install the newest recovery on bootloader locked Sony Xperia Z1 Android 4.4 based on [NUT]'s guide:
For 4.4.4 just update to 4.4.4 via PCCompanion or flashtool and then look at this
http://prntscr.com/3zl4vx
or this
http://prntscr.com/4009mp
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1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
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Many Thanks for the swift response, thats about as clear as it gets. But I did notice most ROM's install instructions say to root 534 before installing recovery and most require a kernel only ftf to be flashed after flashing ROM. Should I follow the ROM's install instructions?
Just for my own knowledge, there is a Generic UK 534 firmware ftf listed but not with the same SI number as mine. Should I worry about never being able to return the phone to full "just-out-of-the-box" condition?
If you do not install dual recovery then you will have to root the 534 firmware
Installing dual recovery on 534 roots the firmware at the same time
You can flash any 534 FTF as long as its for your model of phone (C6902/3/6 etc), the SI number does not matter
As my instructions said at each step you will find files and instructions in the relevant threads, please follow them.
i upgraded it to .757, then installed doomkernel and flashed supersu.zip...thats my rooting method on qct based devices ^^
AgroCPU said:
i upgraded it to .757, then installed doomkernel and flashed supersu.zip...thats my rooting method on qct based devices ^^
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On unlocked bootloader that's the best way, but for those that choose to not unlock, or cannot unlock then they need the above method
gregbradley said:
On unlocked bootloader that's the best way, but for those that choose to not unlock, or cannot unlock then they need the above method
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Jep...^^
gregbradley said:
If you do not install dual recovery then you will have to root the 534 firmware
Installing dual recovery on 534 roots the firmware at the same time
You can flash any 534 FTF as long as its for your model of phone (C6902/3/6 etc), the SI number does not matter
As my instructions said at each step you will find files and instructions in the relevant threads, please follow them.
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Thanks again, that dual recovery is a godsend. Much like yourself. Couldn't find any details on what Wipe and Exclude options to set in flashtool for the 534 flash. Seems logical to exclude TA but I don't know.
I have read some stuff about losing IMEI when flashing with flashtool but that seems to occur when downgrading.
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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Hi,
I flashed the FTF file ending in 534 but now my phone is just continuously rebooting, is this normal? How long does it take?
Thanks
jplempka said:
Hi,
I flashed the FTF file ending in 534 but now my phone is just continuously rebooting, is this normal? How long does it take?
Thanks
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It shouldn't bootloop
Make sure you picked the right 534 file
it should be the same one for your phone
i.e. c6902 or c6903 or c6906
Just flash another one
gregbradley said:
It shouldn't bootloop
Make sure you picked the right 534 file
it should be the same one for your phone
i.e. c6902 or c6903 or c6906
Just flash another one
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Sorry. The other thread can be deleted. I definately picked the right 534 file. I'm trying again, Thanks.
---------- Post added at 10:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 AM ----------
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I'm now on step 2. If I'm not mistaken, I just have the phone plugged in with a USB cable and then run the install batch file?
yes
Hi,
I'm having some difficulty on flashing 0.757 using TWRP. I select the file and press flash but my phone just reboots.
Any ideas?
jplempka said:
Hi,
I'm having some difficulty on flashing 0.757 using TWRP. I select the file and press flash but my phone just reboots.
Any ideas?
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use CMW, press volume up on reboot to enter it
gregbradley said:
use CMW, press volume up on reboot to enter it
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Sorry, I'm completely new at this. What's CMW and where do I get it?
You already have it if (It may be called philz on your phone)
Just reboot and press volume up instead of volume down to go into Philz/CMW recovery
Thanks gregbradley. Your advice was spot on. Especially big thanks for explaining everything so well, it made it easy. Have installed Xposed and set about tweaking 757. Its looking real good.
c6943
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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I have the version C6943, what FTF i install, ??no have ftf ending 534 for C6943, Please help , Thanks!
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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I want to install rom aur 8.0
after downgrading to .534 and installing Dual recovery by window installation method -->>I have to flash the rom -->> but in thread section it says again install recovery- why??
when i see XZDR cros development thread it says flash some fix zip
So as per instruction after installing pre rooted firmware---
1. I have to flash dual recovery fix flashable zip
2. I have to flash dual recovery zip
3. install kernel baseband c6902 ---- HOW TO INSTALL KERNEL BY FLASHTOOL???
4.reboot
please help.
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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Sorry to quote the whole thing..
1. U say flash any FTF - Any FTF or Stripped FTF of the same device model will do?
2. If i flash Generic FTF then I wont be having Root and Recovery then How am i gonna install Dual Recovery?
Also i know its not related but can u suggest me.. My phone is unable to focus.. I was on AOSP ROMs from so long.. Now i flashed NUT Stock ROM 757 via Recovery and Everything is smooth and good except the Camera is not Focussing..
I read somewhere that if Running Camera Problems then downgrade to 534 and do the whole process and then Come to 757.. Is it true?
Also we need a Good Tutorial for Coming to AOSP from STOCK and Vise versa with proper links and Support can u do it? Because i have seen People who come to AOSP from Stock run into different types of problems, mostly the solution is Downgrading and Doing the whole process.. I know u have the knowledge to do that what say?
Hi,
So I am relatively new to the rooting process, and I have been trying lots of different methods with no avail. I have a Sony Xperia Z, Jellybean 4.3 and I am having trouble rooting it. At the momment, I am trying to unlock the boot loader using the SONY provided instructions, but I am not really sure if that will help me or not. In any case, I am stuck on step 15 (i can't provide the link...under ten posts ). When I type the command in to the CMD prompt, here is what it says "error: invaild id 'OxOfce'"
I hope you can help me! Thanks!
Hassan_AUS said:
Hi,
So I am relatively new to the rooting process, and I have been trying lots of different methods with no avail. I have a Sony Xperia Z, Jellybean 4.3 and I am having trouble rooting it. At the momment, I am trying to unlock the boot loader using the SONY provided instructions, but I am not really sure if that will help me or not. In any case, I am stuck on step 15 (i can't provide the link...under ten posts ). When I type the command in to the CMD prompt, here is what it says "error: invaild id 'OxOfce'"
I hope you can help me! Thanks!
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Can you give the name of the guide you're using? from the Sony website?
You might receive more help in the xperia z forum
Make sure you backup your TA keys before you unlock bootloader, so you can restore to complete stock if you ever need to.
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SamGold said:
Can you give the name of the guide you're using? from the Sony website?
You might receive more help in the xperia z forum
Make sure you backup your TA keys before you unlock bootloader, so you can restore to complete stock if you ever need to.
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Alright, I just finished unlocking the bootloader, what do I do next to root my device? I have jellybean 4.3 btw, thanks
Hassan_AUS said:
Alright, I just finished unlocking the bootloader, what do I do next to root my device? I have jellybean 4.3 btw, thanks
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Flash DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel via fastboot (instructions in the thread), boot into recovery, then flash the latest SuperSU zip.
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kingvortex said:
Flash DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel via fastboot (instructions in the thread), boot into recovery, then flash the latest SuperSU zip.
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Don't I have to install a custom recovery thing first? Before being able to follow instructions on Doomlord's post?
Hassan_AUS said:
Don't I have to install a custom recovery thing first? Before being able to follow instructions on Doomlord's post?
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You will see that I said to flash the kernel via fastboot. The kernel includes a custom recovery that you can access after flashing it via fastboot. There are instructions on flashing via fastboot in DooMLoRD's thread.
If you intend to keep the advanced stock kernel, you should then flash the complete kernel package using the included recovery, then flash the SuperSU zip that I linked to.
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Thanks guys! My device has been successfully rooted! Thanks!