Hey everyone!
I currently use the xperia z C6602 to 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware and want to root it to get JB (I have the France version imported here to the US, but never got the update). I also want to root it for other reasons (to get rid of bloatware, etc).
I tried following this method on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287299
but got stuck on the part where it says to point the drivers to the designated folder. When I booted the phone with fastboot, it tried installing drivers on windows, but never gave me the option to select a folder (and installation failed). May I ask how to get past that step?
Or are there any other ways to root my phone? I started a new thread because i think the C6602 might be a bit different from the C6603, just just to be safe. My bootloader is unlockable but i have not yet unlocked it. Fyi, I currently reside in the USA (don't know if that helps)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
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Ronzalpha said:
I started a new thread because i think the C6602 might be a bit different from the C6603
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Not in stuff like this no, so don't start new threads about the same issue.
XperienceD said:
Rooting;
[Z][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
[tutorial] how to root and add recovery new method
4.1.2 Rooting...
[STOCK][C6603 & !?C6602?!] Update to 10.1.1.A.1.307 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]
[GUIDE] [ROOT] .253 fw [Locked Bootloader]
[ROOT][.253] [Unlocked Bootloader]
.253 OTA ROOT
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XperienceD said:
Not in stuff like this no, so don't start new threads about the same issue.
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Thank you! I'm also thinking about flashing to JB (which would remove the root, i think?)
Anyhow, thank you very much, guys.
Ronzalpha said:
which would remove the root, i think?
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Then you just re-root it.
Hello XDA
I've had my first Android phone 10 months ago. Now I have broken apps (Google Play and Google+) and I want to try alternate firmwares but most importantly I first want to have a safe backup, as I cannot afford bricking it.
About the phone:
I have a x29i (LT29i) that I got shipped from Hong Kong in January 2013 (dx.com/s/168057)
I understand this is an unbranded/generic Sony Xperia XT / LT29i
I have succesfully rooted the phone using 'Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31'
I can also connect to the phone using 'Xperia flashing tool Version 0.9.11.0" (Bin4ry Androxyde).
I did NOT manage to install CWM, it appears not to be supported.
Also, instructions I found refer to the Sony Companion software, which I tried but did not have success with. I don't know if/how this phone differs from the real Sony phones.
I don't know if my bootloader is unlocked. Probably not, I did not unlock it myself.
Hardware: MT6577 rev:65fb8a00
Model number: LT29i
Android version: 4.1.1 (however the 'easter egg' in "About phone" pops-up with 'Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich'!)
Baseband evrsion: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V5.P1 .. 2012
Kernel Version: 3.0.13 [email protected] .. SMP PREEMPT ... 2012
I've found lots of information/instructions for the real Sony phones but I'm not sure if it all applies to that unbranded phone... and if I can safely use these files and instructions I find here and there...
If someone knows and is kind enough to tell me I'll appreciate.
Does anyone know of instructions I could follow to backup/restore this particular phone?
I guess the question boils down to: 'how to install CWM on the HongKong x29i (LT29i) phone' ?
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Da.
Read post 2 of the all in one thread, it's the first that in the q and a section
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Since your phone not same as true LT29i, your phone is Star Xperia TX
You cannot process same as CWM for LT29i
Just search into another web, for MTK device
=)
Thanks Yenkazu!
That is the hint I needed! Now I understand I should use MTK tools. So I will continue with this link I found:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44660171&postcount=417
Thanks again.
So i have a Sony Z1 4.4.2, c6903, 14.3.A.0.757, and i want to root it for the first time, i was reading a tutorial and it said
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.15 by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.7.90 BETA or newer.
Current rooted FW version: 14.3.A.0.681.[/QUOTE
"current rooted" what can i do if i never rooted my phone before, and want to root it for the first time? any tutorials?
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CarlosArthur said:
So i have a Sony Z1 4.4.2, c6903, 14.3.A.0.757, and i want to root it for the first time, i was reading a tutorial and it said
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.15 by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.7.90 BETA or newer.
Current rooted FW version: 14.3.A.0.681.[/QUOTE
"current rooted" what can i do if i never rooted my phone before, and want to root it for the first time? any tutorials?
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There are millions of tutorials here...
You have to downgrade to 534 firmware, root it and flash NUT ROM and stripped ftf (or any other stock based ROM)
Latest firmwares can't be rooted directly, that's wht you have to be on "current rooted" firmware
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funky0308 said:
CarlosArthur said:
So i have a Sony Z1 4.4.2, c6903, 14.3.A.0.757, and i want to root it for the first time, i was reading a tutorial and it said
There are millions of tutorials here...
You have to downgrade to 534 firmware, root it and flash NUT ROM and stripped ftf (or any other stock based ROM)
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i see thank you very much i'll try to do it
Edit : When i'm downgrading to 534, what should i choose? i got my Z1 in portugal, so should i use global?
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Any FTF ending in 534 for your phone model will be ok
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
currently, there is no
yhackup said:
currently, there is no
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WRONG!
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Use app called towelroot and install it then click a button
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
androidfreak70 said:
WRONG!
Use app called towelroot and install it then click a button
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
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CVE-2014-3153 (towelroot exploit) is patched in Sony kernel source and doesn't work any more.
To root, you need to flash a 230 kernel with Flashtool, root then flash back the 283 kernel.
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kingvortex said:
CVE-2014-3153 (towelroot exploit) is patched in Sony kernel source and doesn't work any more.
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Oh.. Really?
I thought it will work.. Ok no problem
And thanks for the info
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
RE:
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Guys! Try this (read it some where)
1. Flash 4.4.4 tft
2. install supersu, and towelroot then
3. flash only 4.4.2 kernel (don't tick anything in wipe, in exclude list tick everything except kernel).
4.It will boot, then root with towelroot, give it a reboot.
5. u're rooted.
6. Now flash only 4.4.4 kernel back
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Towelroot does not help,
It can't root xperia z with 4.4.4, "This phone isn't currently supported" error
Any other way to root this ???
war357 said:
Towelroot does not help,
It can't root xperia z with 4.4.4, "This phone isn't currently supported" error
Any other way to root this ???
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Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
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kingvortex said:
Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
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OK bro,
I'll try this
Spock0785 said:
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
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That is for unlocked bootloader @Spock0785
Some cant unlock it so they need to know howto for locked bl
And its also easier of some can post only the .230 kernel to root and also put the kernel of 4.4.4 to flash it back to keep root.
Send from my XZ With My Own Personal Modified MoonWalker SuperB !
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Spock0785 said:
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
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here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873
refer this for locked boot loader, it will give you kernels in FTF which can be flashed on locked bootloader.
No need to re-root after upgrade...
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Hi,
Today I have upgraded my "towelrooted" Xperia Z (C6603) from 10.5.1.A.0.230 to 10.5.1.A.0.283 and guess what? To my surprise, the root remained in place in my phone after this upgrade. This is contrary to all my previous experiences with upgrading firmwares in this phone. How did I do that? Nothing special. I have downloaded (OTA) the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware and then I let my phone upgrade itself. That's it.
I don't know if this is a region-specific anomaly but I have an unbranded phone purchased in Germany. I checked the details of this newest firmware in my phone and it is a German generic OTA version, exactly this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-5-1-0-283-t2876005 , so it's not some special build or something like that.
Until now, all firmware upgrades used to wipe out every single root I had but this upgrade didn't, luckily. Anyone here with the same experience?
Updating via OTA usually doesn't remove root as long as the OTA doesn't fail.
This is because an OTA doesn't format /system, rather it just replaces the necessary files.
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kingvortex said:
Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
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Can I use latest version of flashtool or do I have to take flashtool-version 0.9.13?
(because in the flashtool-thread it says: "WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.)
saschc said:
Can I use latest version of flashtool or do I have to take flashtool-version 0.9.13?
(because in the flashtool-thread it says: "WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.)
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Use the latest version. That statement means all versions of Flashtool including and after 0.9.13.
Since I wrote that post, I wrote a guide on rooting 10.5.1.A.0.283. Find it here.
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kingvortex said:
Use the latest version. That statement means all versions of Flashtool including and after 0.9.13.
Since I wrote that post, I wrote a guide on rooting 10.5.1.A.0.283. Find it here.
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I know that, but thx for the hint. Very good and clear guide by the way. I like to be informed as good as possible before I start
HI there,
I have searched on this forum but cannot find any rooting method that work on macbook. Is there any that i cannot find? I am running latest build .157
I
Rajaasim1980 said:
HI there,
I have searched on this forum but cannot find any rooting method that work on macbook. Is there any that i cannot find? I am running latest build .157
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You can try this rooting tool use the linux version of the tool..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2807092
This method is only for stock kernal
.108 version. If you are on .157 then follow below link there you can find both. 157 and. 108 kernal.
First flash .108 kernal using flashtool then root using above link then flash .157 kernal back.... :thumbup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2933298
Newroot works from within you terminal window.
But in my opinion best and easiest is Flashtool itself...
Even on 157
There are several guides how to run FlashTool on osx or linux
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