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[Q] Root Failed

I have tried rooting with vroot and it fails,i have tried to install 360root and was unbale as it says supported chinese os only..plz help me
this is what exactly happened on vroot see the attachment.

Which firmware are you on
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firmware version
i am on 4.2.2,build no is 14.1.G.2.257

killb11 said:
i am on 4.2.2,build no is 14.1.G.2.257
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Can not be rooted by any tool we know of.
You have to downgrade your firmware, root it, then upgrade to a "pre-rooted" firmware. You can find all the info you need in pre-rooted firmware thread and dualrecovery thread amongst a few others. I did it myself yesterday. Piece of cake.

killb11 said:
i am on 4.2.2,build no is 14.1.G.2.257
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You have to downgrade to Build 14.1.G.1.534.

I'm on 14.1.G.2.257, wait or try to root?

Hi guys! thanks for your time on reading this.
I have an Sony Xperia Z1 C6902 with 14.1.G.2.257 firmware. I bought it 2 weeks ago on USA (NY).
I saw that I got to downgrade and root, and then flash a new pre-rooted 2.257 firmware. I tried a lot of roots toolkit but obviously non of it works.
I´m a little scared about to flash a tft to downgrade an lose signal or something and can't go back to my actual firmware (because of no root, no rom backup )
SO, its better wait for a root toolkit for my actual version or try to downgrade?
thanks again for the time! hope you have a nice day guys

deftoner said:
Hi guys! thanks for your time on reading this.
I have an Sony Xperia Z1 C6902 with 14.1.G.2.257 firmware. I bought it 2 weeks ago on USA (NY).
I saw that I got to downgrade and root, and then flash a new pre-rooted 2.257 firmware. I tried a lot of roots toolkit but obviously non of it works.
I´m a little scared about to flash a tft to downgrade an lose signal or something and can't go back to my actual firmware (because of no root, no rom backup )
SO, its better wait for a root toolkit for my actual version or try to downgrade?
thanks again for the time! hope you have a nice day guys
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If you really need root then I say go for it. Just downgrade to .534 with flashtool, root it with root many android, then upgrade to .257 with OTA

You can always make your own FTF file yourself so you can flash it back. There is no danger in flashing them and you don't need root.
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Ahki767 said:
If you really need root then I say go for it. Just downgrade to .534 with flashtool, root it with root many android, then upgrade to .257 with OTA
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Won't you lose root by doing OTA after?
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Shroomster said:
Won't you lose root by doing OTA after?
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NO YOU WILL NOT
Read any of the several guides in the general section about how to achieve root on 257 FW

Not trying to thread-jack, but I was under that impression after reading guides saying you will need to re-root after flashing FW OTA 257.
Sorry for the ignorance....
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Shroomster said:
Not trying to thread-jack, but I was under that impression after reading guides saying you will need to re-root after flashing FW OTA 257.
Sorry for the ignorance....
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Then you read them wrong, they all say that if you downgrade to 534, root then upgrade OTA you will keep root

gregbradley said:
You can always make your own FTF file yourself so you can flash it back. There is no danger in flashing them and you don't need root.
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Thanks for your quick reply!.
Sounds a little complicated but I will searchfor how to make my own ftf.
My problems is find a correct image to flash with flash tool. I'm a little scared to flashe the wrong one. I also didn't found how to make backup of my actual FTF without root, but again, I will search for it.
I want root first for install adaway, I used my old one x with it and now I cant stand for the ads... And I need 2 whatsapp ( one for work and one personal). Just need root for that.
thanks again. hope you have a good day

The answers to your questions are very easy to find if you Google them and /or look in the general section
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Xperia Z10.4.B.0.569 Can't root it.

Tried many times to root it, but after using and starting DoomLord... program nothing happen with program or phone, just message on pc
* daemon started successfully * and nothing else, Flash tool drivers are installed. where is my problem with my phone please?

Is 10.4.B.0.569 in the list of supported firmwares in the OP of DooMLoRD's thread?
There's your problem.
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Thank you
kingvortex said:
Is 10.4.B.0.569 in the list of supported firmwares in the OP of DooMLoRD's thread?
There's your problem.
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Thank you for reply, what do you think, any chance to do downgrade for my phone?

Kirili4 said:
Thank you for reply, what do you think, any chance to do downgrade for my phone?
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flash the kernel of .423 then root with doomlords rootkit v18 then flash kernel of .569.
kernel .423 and V18 rootkit can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
kernel .569 can be found here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=QzY2MDNfMTAuNC5CLjAuNTY5X1N0cmlwcGVk

Kirili4 said:
Thank you for reply, what do you think, any chance to do downgrade for my phone?
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If you don't want to unlock your bootloader, you will have to downgrade to root. Find a stock 4.2.2 ftf in the general section and flash it with Flashtool. You will probably have to wipe data to prevent a bootloop when downgrading.
LitoNi said:
flash the kernel of .423 then root with doomlords rootkit v18 then flash kernel of .569.
kernel .423 and V18 rootkit can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
kernel .569 can be found here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=QzY2MDNfMTAuNC5CLjAuNTY5X1N0cmlwcGVk
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This will not work, as 4.3 will not boot with a 4.2.2 kernel.
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kingvortex said:
If you don't want to unlock your bootloader, you will have to downgrade to root. Find a stock 4.2.2 ftf in the general section and flash it with Flashtool. You will probably have to wipe data to prevent a bootloop when downgrading.
This will not work, as 4.3 will not boot with a 4.2.2 kernel.
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Ops, I meant he should get a 4.2 then flash 423 then back to 4.2 kernel lol. Then find a room that's 4.3 and flash that.
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Kirili4 said:
Tried many times to root it, but after using and starting DoomLord... program nothing happen with program or phone, just message on pc
* daemon started successfully * and nothing else, Flash tool drivers are installed. where is my problem with my phone please?
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HOW TO ROOT.757 ftf

Kindly tell me procedure to root z1. 757 ftf...step by step

The same as the previous way.
Downgrade to .534, install dual recovery, flash SuperSU.zip, then flash a pre rooted .757 Rom.

I just updated from rooted 681 to 757 and stayed rooted
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pre rooted ftf????
How to make. 757 ftf...my sony pc companion not showing files...is there any way to make ftf from android itself...i want ftf to upgrade from downgrade so help

pathanraj said:
How to make. 757 ftf...my sony pc companion not showing files...is there any way to make ftf from android itself...i want ftf to upgrade from downgrade so help
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Are you sure. You seem a bit new to this, so I suggest using the files that are already uploaded in the development section rather than making one yourself
@[NUT] does have guide to (D)o (I)t (Y)ourself (Google NUTs DIY guide) but for new users I suggest just following the instructions in the OP until you have read some more

Hey pathanraj,
I rooted my Xperia Z1 today from 4.2.2 .257 to .757 .
Thanks to [NUT] that made it possible and easy, i suggest:
-Using his latest xzdr dual recovery found here
-Upgrading from .257 to android 4.3 .290 using his tutorial here
-Upgrading from .290 to android 4.4 .681 using his tutorial here
-And last, Upgrade from .681 to .757 using his tutorial here
So here is the procedure: Have root first of all, install recovery and then upgrade from .257 --> .290 --> .681 --> .757
You can do all this using the tuts from [NUT] , that i posted above.
Be sure to have a FULL root installed into system on your 4.2.2 JB .257
If you don't understand something, just ask for more info, It would be a pleasure to help a fellow member of xda-developers.com .

That is so much overkill
Flash 534 FW, install dual recovery, flash the latest prerooted rom. Done
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gregbradley said:
That is so much overkill
Flash 534 FW, install dual recovery, flash the latest prerooted rom. Done
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Soooo true! as alway keep faith in gregbradley!
Just flash the .534fw , install XZDualRecovery, flash the .757fw by [NUT]
No need to flash every fw version between the 534 and the 757!

Jay794 said:
I just updated from rooted 681 to 757 and stayed rooted
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How did you update? I´m on rooted 681 now and want to update to 757.

You follow the instructions that are posted in the update to 757 thread in the development section.

gregbradley said:
You follow the instructions that are posted in the update to 757 thread in the development section.
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But my apps, settings etc are away after flash, right? I prefer an update to save my phones settings and installed apps.

Mosquito79 said:
But my apps, settings etc are away after flash, right? I prefer an update to save my phones settings and installed apps.
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make a backup then... and restore it afterwards
But if you actually read the instructions and the thread (Instead of asking questions) you will see that you will keep all you apps and settings if you follow the instructions

gregbradley said:
make a backup then... and restore it afterwards
But if you actually read the instructions and the thread (Instead of asking questions) you will see that you will keep all you apps and settings if you follow the instructions
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After I was refused a fix or replacement for this broken phone (mainly the touchscreen issue), I think it is time to root. Thank you, gregbradley, for providing useful information. These forums are helpful, unlike Sony themselves, retailers, or organizations for customer protection. Thank god at least somebody cares.

gregbradley said:
make a backup then... and restore it afterwards
But if you actually read the instructions and the thread (Instead of asking questions) you will see that you will keep all you apps and settings if you follow the instructions
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I agree with you. Sorry, I just came from Samsung Galaxy S2. It´s a little easier to root&update

Mosquito79 said:
How did you update? I´m on rooted 681 now and want to update to 757.
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Look at post 1, easy!
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[REQ] Need some files and other

Hi there, I need to downgrade from 4.3 (10.4.1.B.0.101) to any Europe 4.2.2 with recovery + rooted stock firmware, becouse I want to flash this firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/rom-rooted-deodexed-zipaligned-stock-0-t2759467
I have locked bootloader and no recovery and root on my 4.3, that's the main problem why I need to downgrade to 4.2 as well I have locked BL and I don't want to unlock it.
Thanks in advice.
(have searched before posting this thread, so don't suggest me to use search, 'cause I've found only useless things. I need EUROPE, not with china language and for unlocked bl..)

To downgrade, you will need to flash an FTF. You will not find an FTF that is prerooted/has a custom recovery. FTF files are unmodified stock firmware only.
You will need to flash a stock FTF with Flashtool, root and flash the dual recovery yourself (or use the unrooted install method for XZDualRecovery).
Search in the general section for a 4.2.2 FTF. There are many available. The region does not matter if you're going to immediately flash a different rom anyway.
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kingvortex said:
To downgrade, you will need to flash an FTF. You will not find an FTF that is prerooted/has a custom recovery. FTF files are unmodified stock firmware only.
You will need to flash a stock FTF with Flashtool, root and flash the dual recovery yourself (or use the unrooted install method for XZDualRecovery).
Search in the general section for a 4.2.2 FTF. There are many available. The region does not matter if you're going to immediately flash a different rom anyway.
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I don't have CWM... :/

LaurynasVP said:
I don't have CWM... :/
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Please point out where I said you needed CWM to flash an FTF. You use Flashtool.
1. Download a 4.2.2 FTF - Here
2. Flash with Flashtool - Download
3. Install XZDualRecovery using the unrooted method.
4. Flash the rom mentioned in your original post.
All this information is readily available in the forums, so a quick search should help if you're having further problems.
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kingvortex said:
Please point out where I said you needed CWM to flash an FTF. You use Flashtool.
1. Download a 4.2.2 FTF - Here
2. Flash with Flashtool - Download
3. Install XZDualRecovery using the unrooted method.
4. Flash the rom mentioned in your original post.
All this information is readily available in the forums, so a quick search should help if you're having further problems.
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Sorry for asking, but could you link me any thread? Becouse I'm a little bit newbie to those things and don't know which one install is better 67 or another (forgot name)

LaurynasVP said:
Sorry for asking, but could you link me any thread? Becouse I'm a little bit newbie to those things and don't know which one install is better 67 or another (forgot name)
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I provided links for the required files in every step.....
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kingvortex said:
I provided links for the required files in every step.....
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didn't seen them before I posted another message, THANKS!

You're welcome.
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