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After having many problems rooting my xperia t james bond phone, I decided making a noob-ready tutorial on how to root the xperia t and probably other phones aswell.
No technical stuff, just follow the steps and you will be rooted in no time.
I did this with:
android version 4.0.4
build 7.0.A.3.195
So the very first thing you should do is unlocking your bootloader. Sony has made their own tutorial on how to do this, but It can be a little complicated. Im gonna link you to it and to a videp which explains it very well. I prefer the video myself.
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e1DYnoxUm0
After that you will need to unlock recovery mode. You can do this in 2 ways but I prefer the easy one.
The easy one is:
Installing a custom kernel with recovery mode integrated in it.
Use this link to download the kernel or go to the forum thread where I found it:
http://www.mediafire.com/?n4v89r2fvri2wlb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1922925
Now that you've got the kernel with recovery mode integrated downloaded, we need to flash/install it into the phone.
You need to do this via flashtool. That's atleast the easiest I think.
You can download flashtool from the following website:
http://androxyde.github.com/
Install it. If you have problems installing the drivers for flashtool, you can use this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOC57DfI1zo
Now you need to make sure your phone is on and connected to your pc.
Open flashtool and click on the thunderbolt in the upper left corner.
Select fastboot mode.
Now select "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB)"
Wait for it to reboot. There should be a blue light turned on, on your phone.
Now look at your pc screen again. Click on "Select Kernel To Flash"
Select the kernel that I Gave you in the beginning of the tutorial.
Wait for it to install and your mobile probably reboot etc. untill it is on.
Now download Superuser zip file : https://rapidshare.com/#!download|939p5|3415386268|Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip|1324|0|0
Place the Superuser zip file on your mobile phone memory card or internal memory.
Now Turn off your phone completely.
Now we are gonna go into recovery mode to install Superuser.
There are several ways to do this but the one I use is holding both the volume buttons down and then holding the power button aswell.
(I did this when my phone was connected from my pc) or you use this video (skip to 3:31)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fMk0PhA_qc
It should boot into recovery mode. You can use the volume buttons to go up and down and the power button to select. Browse to the sdcard for the superuser.zip file and install it. (the most easy part).
Now go back to the start screen of recovery mode and select reboot into system.
Done, you have now got a fully rooted xperia T lt30p
Please tell me if I missed something. My first post ever lol
This post helped me alot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903137
Many thanks for your input here, but it is just a replication of the all in one thread instructions.
Also, to enter recovery mode you just need to press the volume up button when the purple led appears at boot up, you dont need to press all 3 buttons.
Also, you can download the SuperSU.apk directly from the market instead of flashing it in recovery.
Never the less, this is quite comprehensive and i have linked it to the all in one thread.
gregbradley said:
Many thanks for your input here, but it is just a replication of the all in one thread instructions.
Also, to enter recovery mode you just need to press the volume up button when the purple led appears at boot up, you dont need to press all 3 buttons.
Never the less, this is quite comprehensive.
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Yea, I know it's just recycled stuff but it is just for a nooby that doesen't know how to do stuff. I had like 10 tabs opened trying to root my xperia t.
This brings that number down lol
Well its certainly nice to see someones first post as a contibution rather that just asking for questions when the information is already out there.
If your bootloader is locked, to root, just use this, tested and working with a LOCKED bootloader on the Xperia T firmware 7.0.A.1.303 :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Doesn't work on .195
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Tactics119 said:
If your bootloader is locked, just use this, tested and working with a LOCKED bootloader on the Xperia T:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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This method only works on the older firmware, as is mentioned several time in the all in one thread. If you have updated to the newer firmware 7.0.A.3.*** then THERE IS NO METHOD TO ROOT PHONE WITHOUT UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER!
gregbradley said:
This method only works on the older firmware, as is mentioned several time in the all in one thread. If you have updated to the newer firmware 7.0.A.3.*** then THERE IS NO METHOD TO ROOT PHONE WITHOUT UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER!
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My apologies, just learning the sony ropes, so to speak, I've come across from the Optimus 3D (free upgrade to Xperia T) my O3D is now running Xbsall's I.C.S. port.
Now I'm rooted on my current firmware, can I upgrade to the latest Xperia T firmware and if so how? As I've said, I'm a sony noob, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards.
Tactics119 said:
My apologies, just learning the sony ropes, so to speak, I've come across from the Optimus 3D (free upgrade to Xperia T) my O3D is now running Xbsall's I.C.S. port.
Now I'm rooted on my current firmware, can I upgrade to the latest Xperia T firmware and if so how? As I've said, I'm a sony noob, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards.
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Update via SUES or PCCompanion if your firmware has the official update. If not you can still upgrade via flashtool, just read the all in one thread. All information is there.
However, if you update the only way to root is unlock your bootloader.
gregbradley said:
Update via SUES or PCCompanion if your firmware has the official update. If not you can still upgrade via flashtool, just read the all in one thread. All information is there.
However, if you update the only way to root is unlock your bootloader.
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Thanks fella, updating to 195 via pc companion now, it wouldn't update to 195 when I wasn't rooted.
Many thanks.
Tactics119 said:
Thanks fella, updating to 195 via pc companion now, it wouldn't update to 195 when I wasn't rooted.
Many thanks.
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Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely
gregbradley said:
Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely
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Yes it says bootloader can't be unlocked in my service menu, however the phone is now updating via pc companion.
Tactics119 said:
Yes it says bootloader can't be unlocked in my service menu, however the phone is now updating via pc companion.
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OK, then you will not be able to root.
If you want a rooted phone please read the all in one thread and ask questions there isnstead of hijacking this thread. I will help you there
gregbradley said:
OK, then you will not be able to root.
If you want a rooted phone please read the all in one thread and ask questions there isnstead of hijacking this thread. I will help you there
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Will do. Sorry. I'm new to Sony. Be gentle. lol
enrique71 said:
Doesn't work on .195
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Can you tell me what doesen't work?? What part of the tutorial?
I think he is replying to the post above his that suggest using the method for the old firmware and he is pointing out that it wont work on the .195 firmware which is the title of your OP
gregbradley said:
Thats irrelevant.
Have you checked if you can unlock the bootloader yet? If you cant then you will not be able to root.
Make sure you read the all in one thread fully so you know what you are doing. It would be better if you ask questiosn there, I monitor that thread closely
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No, it's relevant, with all due respect, why didn't my 303 firmware accept updates until it was rooted?
Tactics119 said:
No, it's relevant, with all due respect, why didn't my 303 firmware accept updates until it was rooted?
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coincidence, official updates do not rely on root status.
many thanks. Was devastated when I had to send my 3 week old T back,
am a partial noob here and worked fine on the latest version of the phone software. :good:
This firmware can now be rooted without unlocking the bootloader, read post 2 of the All in one thread (Q&A section) to find instructions..
I have unlocked the bootloader. Now I have two issues.
1. I can't instal the new 10.1.1.A.1.253 version of firmware via pc companion. Does unlocking the bootloader affects the updates?
I didn't root it properly, just to install superuser and clokwork mode which i have uninstalled.
2. When palying games like Virtua Tennis or Real Racing 3 the screen never turn into full screen. The back, home, last app, menu buttons are always vissible. I have installed LMT and Full Screen Toggle which didn't work as my device was not roted. I have unistalled both of them.
I know I can't relock my device (which I really regret) but do you know any sollution for my issues?
Or maybe there is some effective way to relock the bootloader?
I am rather nob (have some rooting experience with htc hd mini, galaxy nexus, galaxy tab 7 and installing some custom roms).
Kind Regards,
Michal
sikoro said:
I am rather nob
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Lol sorry not funny.
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sikoro said:
I have unlocked the bootloader. Now I have two issues.
1. I can't instal the new 10.1.1.A.1.253 version of firmware via pc companion. Does unlocking the bootloader affects the updates?
I didn't root it properly, just to install superuser and clokwork mode which i have uninstalled.
2. When palying games like Virtua Tennis or Real Racing 3 the screen never turn into full screen. The back, home, last app, menu buttons are always vissible. I have installed LMT and Full Screen Toggle which didn't work as my device was not roted. I have unistalled both of them.
I know I can't relock my device (which I really regret) but do you know any sollution for my issues?
Or maybe there is some effective way to relock the bootloader?
I am rather nob (have some rooting experience with htc hd mini, galaxy nexus, galaxy tab 7 and installing some custom roms).
Kind Regards,
Michal
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1. I don't think so, i believe the reason is your location. If you want the new update then just flash the .ftf from the general forum using the flashtool.
2. Probably intended, how else would you be able to return or go to your homescreen?
ckyy said:
1. I don't think so, i believe the reason is your location. If you want the new update then just flash the .ftf from the general forum using the flashtool.
2. Probably intended, how else would you be able to return or go to your homescreen?
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Thank you for your reply.
Could you be more percise please as for flashing the .ftf??
First off all, you will need the flashtool. Get it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
Here is how you use :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
And of course the firmware :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
ckyy said:
First off all, you will need the flashtool. Get it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162907
Here is how you use :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
And of course the firmware :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
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Thank you very much.
ckyy said:
1. I don't think so, i believe the reason is your location. If you want the new update then just flash the .ftf from the general forum using the flashtool.
2. Probably intended, how else would you be able to return or go to your homescreen?
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The reason is no location. I have installed the pc companion on othe PC choose proper location (Belgium) and I got message thet my phone has installed modified software and the update is not possible. Error 2003.
In this case useing flashtool will not brick my phone?
As for the full screen mode in Virtua Tennis it was working before.
sikoro said:
The reason is no location. I habe installed the pc companion on othe PC choose proper location (Belgium) and I got message thet my phone has installed modified software and the update is not possible. Error 2003.
In this case useing flashtool will not brick my phone?
As for the full screen mode in Virtua Tennis it was working before.
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It shouldn't brick your phone lol. Just flash the latest fw with ft and everything should be just fine. However, you'll lose root but since you have an unlocked bootloader, it shouldn't be hard to get it back.
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ckyy said:
It shouldn't brick your phone lol. Just flash the latest fw with ft and everything should be just fine. However, you'll lose root but since you have an unlocked bootloader, it shouldn't be hard to get it back.
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Is it possible to relock my device with the Flashtool Beta4?
If I have installed SuperUser and Clockworkmode from Google Play on my Unlocked NOT rooted device (and uninstalled them after a whiler) can I still use the Flashtool to Relock it as it is written here?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Hi All,
Hoping for some advise and hopefully a fix. Been scouring these forums for 4 hours and cannot find a problem the same as mine or one that seems like it would fix.
I've always stuck to nexus phones in the past so the xperia z is new to me. picked it up this weekend but i've already had enough of sony's custom skin so thought i'd get a custom rom.
I updated to the latest software version using the pc suite and then used the xperia z root tool (v16).
After this i downloaded root checker and verified i was rooted
i then downloaded cwm recovery and installed
i then downloaded the 4.3 google edition rom for the xperia z, put it on the sd card and went into recovery, selected it from sd card. said it all installed ok so selected reboot...
after this it didnt come back on and just vibrates once when you press the power button. tried the hard reset thing where it vibrates 3 times but after this it does nothing.
it isnt recognised when plugged in to pc and the only sign of life that i can see is the light flashing red when plugged in as if charging.
Any ideas? never had something not switch on at all before.
Is your bootloader even unlocked?
4.3 roms and all other roms with non stock kernels cannot be flashed on a locked device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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DrKrFfXx said:
Is your bootloader even unlocked?
4.3 roms and all other roms with non stock kernels cannot be flashed on a locked device.
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if im honest i think it probably wasnt, this is a first for me and its gone horribly wrong! no way back?
richwright1 said:
if im honest i think it probably wasnt, this is a first for me and its gone horribly wrong! no way back?
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Easy. Just repair with SUS
or
Download flashtool, and download the corresponding firmware you need (should be .ftf format) (i.e. if your a UK generic user download UK generic ROM) and flash the firmware.
fixed
Thanks guys. Flashtool got me back up and running.
Now, just because I'm obviously a complete tool does anyone know off the top of their head if it is actually possible to put the Google edition 4.3 on here after all of that or should I quit while I'm ahead???
richwright1 said:
Thanks guys. Flashtool got me back up and running.
Now, just because I'm obviously a complete tool does anyone know off the top of their head if it is actually possible to put the Google edition 4.3 on here after all of that or should I quit while I'm ahead???
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Backup TA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Unlock bootloader: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153261
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Install recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 ( using windows installer )
Then finally follow instrustions from here and flash this rom : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389823
It is an advanced build of 4.3 based on CM 10.2.
Remember to fastboot flash boot.img of kernel before flashing it form recovery.
If all that seems too complicated then i advice you don't attempt it right away, read around the XDA forum and familiarise yourself before attempting to brick your phone :silly:
Dude does your bootloader unlocked? If not maybe it cause u a soft brick. Try to flash the original ftf for xperia z use the latest flash tool then reflash it. Hope it helps you. Btw welcome to the SONY world ;p
Hello guys,
I hope somebody can help me with my problem.
I rooted my Z1 today and then decided to put CM11 on it. The rooting process was fine. I did towelroot and installed the dualrecovery that was recommended.
The problem was after flashing. The process itself seemed fine but after it was done the phone didn't boot. I also can't go into recovery again, which seems a bit strange... When I connect it with my computer Flashtool can detect the phone and it seems it disconnects and reconnects periodically (typical Windows sounds).
For Flashing I did use Philz Recovery I think and CM11 the latest nightly with the latest GApps.
What would you recommend?
Thanks for the help!
Best regards
Kacha13
Kacha13 said:
Hello guys,
I hope somebody can help me with my problem.
I rooted my Z1 today and then decided to put CM11 on it. The rooting process was fine. I did towelroot and installed the dualrecovery that was recommended.
The problem was after flashing. The process itself seemed fine but after it was done the phone didn't boot. I also can't go into recovery again, which seems a bit strange... When I connect it with my computer Flashtool can detect the phone and it seems it disconnects and reconnects periodically (typical Windows sounds).
For Flashing I did use Philz Recovery I think and CM11 the latest nightly with the latest GApps.
What would you recommend?
Thanks for the help!
Best regards
Kacha13
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Quick sanity check: you've unlocked the bootloader, right? CM cannot run under a locked bootloader.
I guess you didn't unlock the bootloader therefor you cannot run cm only stock based roms
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CM 11 requires unlocked bootloader. Unlock bootloader allows users to install custom kernels that are necessary to boot CM 11. regardless the issue with your phone, if it still reacts to powering up, do the following steps to repair your phone
Do a hard reset. hold the power button and volume up key for 10 seconds,or until you feel 3 short vibrations.
Download sony update service and try to do a reinstallation of stock firmware.
this will remove root and all data with it. good luck
Doesn't Towelroot unlock the bootloader? Or did I misunderstand something here?
I think I did the hard reset already accidentally. Will the Sony Update Service work if I wiped the previous system with the Recovery Tool?
I can't test it right now, only later that day.
But thanks for all the help! I really appreciate it!
Best regards
Kacha13
Towelroot does exactly what it's called, root your device.
It's not called towelunlockbootloader
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Did you manage to fix it?
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icefire7460 said:
CM 11 requires unlocked bootloader. Unlock bootloader allows users to install custom kernels that are necessary to boot CM 11. regardless the issue with your phone, if it still reacts to powering up, do the following steps to repair your phone
Do a hard reset. hold the power button and volume up key for 10 seconds,or until you feel 3 short vibrations.
Download sony update service and try to do a reinstallation of stock firmware.
this will remove root and all data with it. good luck
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You, sir, are awesome!
It's working fine again. Now, I need to do this step by step and unlock the bootloader before flashing CM.
Thank you again!
Best regards
Kacha13
Hey guys. I was trying to install Cm10 on my sister's xperia T. I rooted it, installed recovery, wiped everything but after I flashed CM and clicked reboot, the phone is dead. I can't turn it on, I can't enter recovery mode, the PC isn't recognising it. If I push the on/off button it vibrates once but then nothing and if I push at the same time power on and volume up, it vibrates three times but then again nothing.
I know I forgot to do something while installing the ROM but please any piece of help might be extremely useful as I ended up with a dead phone and nothing I can do.
DarthFederer said:
Hey guys. I was trying to install Cm10 on my sister's xperia T. I rooted it, installed recovery, wiped everything but after I flashed CM and clicked reboot, the phone is dead. I can't turn it on, I can't enter recovery mode, the PC isn't recognising it. If I push the on/off button it vibrates once but then nothing and if I push at the same time power on and volume up, it vibrates three times but then again nothing.
I know I forgot to do something while installing the ROM but please any piece of help might be extremely useful as I ended up with a dead phone and nothing I can do.
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Did you unlock the phone's bootloader? Because custom roms like cyanogenmod require an unlocked bootloader for xperia phones. Also, try using the flashtool to revive your phone. This sounds pretty much like a soft brick. If I'm right, it's 100% guarandeed you can bring the phone back to life.
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Did you unlock the phone's bootloader? Because custom roms like cyanogenmod require an unlocked bootloader for xperia phones. Also, try using the flashtool to revive your phone. This sounds pretty much like a soft brick. If I'm right, it's 100% guarandeed you can bring the phone back to life.
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You mean Emma? It doesn't recognise it...
DarthFederer said:
You mean Emma? It doesn't recognise it...
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Who would use Emma when you've got Flashtool?
Also, you should really figure out if your bootloader is unlocked or not.
Antiga Prime said:
Who would use Emma when you've got Flashtool?
Also, you should really figure out if your bootloader is unlocked or not.
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While waiting for an answer I downloaded flashtool, found a suitable ROM to flash (from flashtool website), installed the device's drivers, entered flash mode but then Flashtool showed me this
DarthFederer said:
While waiting for an answer I downloaded flashtool, found a suitable ROM to flash (from flashtool website), installed the device's drivers, entered flash mode but then Flashtool showed me this
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Are there other errors above the ones seen there?
What ROM did you Flash? Maybe you could try with ones found here on XDA.
Also, when you start up the FlashMode process in Flashtools, is your phone already connected?
Antiga Prime said:
Are there other errors above the ones seen there?
What ROM did you Flash? Maybe you could try with ones found here on XDA.
Also, when you start up the FlashMode process in Flashtools, is your phone already connected?
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Yes it was a problem caused by the ROM I was trying to install. I found one with stock 4.0.4 and flashed it and finally it came back to life.
And in fact it is faster than when it was running 4.3.3
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Yes it was a problem caused by the ROM I was trying to install. I found one with stock 4.0.4 and flashed it and finally it came back to life.
And in fact it is faster than when it was running 4.3.3
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Guess what: if you don't like the 4.04, you can find official 4.3 firmware files in this site. There's a collection of these things. Just search for them.
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Guess what: if you don't like the 4.04, you can find official 4.3 firmware files in this site. There's a collection of these things. Just search for them.
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Thanks for the tip. In fact I'll make another effort to install CM and this time I'll make sure to follow every step properly. But comparing the two editions, I think 4.0 is smoother than 4.3.