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Easiest way to Root Xperia Z any firmware

Got my hands over Xperia Z
was going through all the forums to root my device
doomlord 's way failed because the firmware i have is newer than what is been tested by Doomlord.
than i tried what i always do
ok I'm repeating myself this time on Xperia forum.
1) unlock bootloaders from sony's own site
2) flash Doomlords kernel for stock firmware which is with recovery
3) get into recovery and flash the zip attached
now you have super user and can install all that stuff needs root.
have a nice day!

And now you also have
1.Invalidate warranty
2.Bravia Engine 2 will not work anymore
3.Download music info, trackid... may also not work..
Doomlords way is fully working on locked bootloader you just need to downgeade kernel. If you have newer fw
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NetSkill said:
And now you also have
1.Invalidate warranty
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I doubt that for most of the countries

NetSkill said:
And now you also have
1.Invalidate warranty
2.Bravia Engine 2 will not work anymore
3.Download music info, trackid... may also not work..
Doomlords way is fully working on locked bootloader you just need to downgeade kernel. If you have newer fw
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1. Music Info works
2.And yes you're right dooms method works like a charm , no need to unlock bl just for rooting
@general: well it's obviously that you can root you device this way, because your bl unlocked. If you don't plan to use a custom kernel /rom you better root using doom's method.
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hebbe said:
I doubt that for most of the countries
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you will loose warranty
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
1. Music Info works
you will loose warranty
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not the warranty given by law!

hebbe said:
not the warranty given by law!
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You get the warranty from sony, if they see you've unlocked bl they will charge you
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Nice post. Tx :thumbup:

Tommy-Geenexus said:
You get the warranty from sony, if they see you've unlocked bl they will charge you
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in germany it's like that: if you buy a new product, the law enforces the manufacturer/dealer to give a 2-year-warranty on the product. this 2-year-warranty can't be reduced or limited (normally).
the manufacturer/dealer might give an optional warranty for another X years, but that's up to him.
so sony might say that their additional, optional, voluntary warranty might get lost when unlocking the bootloader, but they cannot reject the warranty enforced by law. to do so, they will have to prove that unlocking the bootloader is definitely the cause for the devices' fault.
let's say the power button isn't working anymore, and the device is 1 year old, then sony can't reject only because of an unlocked bootloader. it will be very hard for them to plausible prove that unlocking the bootloader damaged the power button. if the device is, let's say, 3 years old, then they can reject.
at least in germany this is the case, and i guess in many other countries as well. in germany they distinguish between "gewährleistung" (warranty by law) and "garantie" (optional, voluntary warranty given by manuf./dealer).
(unfortunately, i don't know the proper english translation for the german words, and my translation app shows "warranty" in both cases.)

I read on these forums that even requesting B/L unlock code from Sony is sufficient grounds to deny warranty - whether you unlock or not
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Easiest root ever is with program called KINGO ANDROID ROOT its only one click root. No need for kernel downgrada, i use it on official .67 firmware and it works like charm. I saw it somewhere on xda and download it its imba.

hebbe said:
in germany it's like that: if you buy a new product, the law enforces the manufacturer/dealer to give a 2-year-warranty on the product. this 2-year-warranty can't be reduced or limited (normally).
the manufacturer/dealer might give an optional warranty for another X years, but that's up to him.
so sony might say that their additional, optional, voluntary warranty might get lost when unlocking the bootloader, but they cannot reject the warranty enforced by law. to do so, they will have to prove that unlocking the bootloader is definitely the cause for the devices' fault.
let's say the power button isn't working anymore, and the device is 1 year old, then sony can't reject only because of an unlocked bootloader. it will be very hard for them to plausible prove that unlocking the bootloader damaged the power button. if the device is, let's say, 3 years old, then they can reject.
at least in germany this is the case, and i guess in many other countries as well. in germany they distinguish between "gewährleistung" (warranty by law) and "garantie" (optional, voluntary warranty given by manuf./dealer).
(unfortunately, i don't know the proper english translation for the german words, and my translation app shows "warranty" in both cases.)
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ok thx didn't knew that
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NetSkill said:
2.Bravia Engine 2 will not work anymore
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Maybe my phone is retarded, but I unlocked bootloader without loosing drm keys (with BE2)
Could you tell my any reason for it, please?
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N1k0la89 said:
Easiest root ever is with program called KINGO ANDROID ROOT its only one click root. No need for kernel downgrada, i use it on official .67 firmware and it works like charm. I saw it somewhere on xda and download it its imba.
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Kongo root has been removed from XDA because of malware or something.
Doomlords method is the one to use
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-woczarder- said:
Maybe my phone is retarded, but I unlocked bootloader without loosing drm keys (with BE2)
Could you tell my any reason for it, please?
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Thats impossible ..the BE2 option will be there still.. But u cant see any optimization on pics.
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NetSkill said:
Thats impossible ..the BE2 option will be there still.. But u cant see any optimization on pics.
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Somehow it is. I made some screenshots with be2 on and off - there is a difference. Running on DoomKernel
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jacktackle said:
Got my hands over Xperia Z
was going through all the forums to root my device
doomlord 's way failed because the firmware i have is newer than what is been tested by Doomlord.
than i tried what i always do
ok I'm repeating myself this time on Xperia forum.
1) unlock bootloaders from sony's own site
2) flash Doomlords kernel for stock firmware which is with recovery
3) get into recovery and flash the zip attached
now you have super user and can install all that stuff needs root.
have a nice day!
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Hi !
Unfortunately is not entirely true !!! Please update your correct title : " Easiest way to Root Xperia Z any firmware ( only for unlocked bootloader ! )"
Thanks !

do I need to re-unlock my device after returning to stock via flashtool?

I meant following the unlock instructions from the Sony website.
I want to reinstall cyanogenmod/aokp and use CWM that cm came with this time!
Thanks!

mrjayviper said:
I meant following the unlock instructions from the Sony website.
I want to reinstall cyanogenmod/aokp and use CWM that cm came with this time!
Thanks!
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Do you did a TA-Backup?
So you want the Link from us for cm11?
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gripfly said:
Do you did a TA-Backup?
So you want the Link from us for cm11?
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I did the ta backup.
I just want to know if I need to reunlock the device if I wanna install a AOSP-based custom ROM like CM/AOKP.

If you want to try a non-stock based ROM, you must have the bootloader unlocked.
Otherwise your phone won't boot. It's self-explanatory in the ROM's thread
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Downgrade to 4.2.2

Hi guys
I updated my Xperia Z C6603 to JellyBeam 4.3 via OTA aaaaaaaand I lost my root. So now I want to have root again, and as you told me I have to go back to 4.2.2, then root again and update to 4.3 with flashtool.
So, could anybody help me with that? What exactly I have to do?
Thanks

plamen97 said:
Hi guys
I updated my Xperia Z C6603 to JellyBeam 4.3 via OTA aaaaaaaand I lost my root. So now I want to have root again, and as you told me I have to go back to 4.2.2, then root again and update to 4.3 with flashtool.
So, could anybody help me with that? What exactly I have to do?
Thanks
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Just follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
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gripfly said:
Just follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
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Ok, thanks, Could you just explain my with a few steps how to flash the ftf file with flashtool?
Thanks.

plamen97 said:
Ok, thanks, Could you just explain my with a few steps how to flash the ftf file with flashtool?
Thanks.
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Download ftf,
Put it in the flashtool/firmware folder,
Start flashtool,
Click on symbol left at the top,
Choose flashmode,
Choose the ftf you wanna flash,
Wait for a window to pop up,
Then connect phone in flashmode and wait till flashing is finished.
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
Download ftf,
Put it in the flashtool/firmware folder,
Start flashtool,
Click on symbol left at the top,
Choose flashmode,
Choose the ftf you wanna flash,
Wait for a window to pop up,
Then connect phone in flashmode and wait till flashing is finished.
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Don't forget to also download the drivers which you can do easily with windows. Go to C:/FlashTool/drivers and click the icon. Otherwise you won't be able to enter flash mode if you haven't put the drivers in the folders too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45464122&postcount=3

Ok guys, thanks very much. :good:
EDIT: Problem again XD.
As I follow the intructions in the thread "Update to 10.4.B.0.569", I've to install the XZDualRecovery, but in order to install it, I must have root....

plamen97 said:
Ok guys, thanks very much. :good:
EDIT: Problem again XD.
As I follow the intructions in the thread "Update to 10.4.B.0.569", I've to install the XZDualRecovery, but in order to install it, I must have root....
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Then root ya phone.
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
Then root ya phone.
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Haha that's why I made this thread, I updated to 4.3 via OTA and I can't root.

plamen97 said:
Haha that's why I made this thread, I updated to 4.3 via OTA and I can't root.
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Can you unlock your bootloader? If so, then you could easily root. If you can i suggest you to unlock it.
If not, you must downgrade and get a pre-rooted firmware.
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Tommy-Geenexus said:
Can you unlock your bootloader? If so, then you could easily root. If you can i suggest you to unlock it.
If not, you must downgrade and get a pre-rooted firmware.
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I don't wanna loose the bravia engine, so I prefer to downgrade....and that's the reason for this thread, I don't know how.

plamen97 said:
I don't wanna loose the bravia engine, so I prefer to downgrade....and that's the reason for this thread, I don't know how.
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Find a 4.2.2 FTF in the general section and flash it with Flashtool.
How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
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plamen97 said:
I don't wanna loose the bravia engine, so I prefer to downgrade....and that's the reason for this thread, I don't know how.
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Bravia engine just oversaturates colors and make them look like amoled. No offense but if this is the only reason you should unlock.
Also bravia enginr still works for videos.
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plamen97 said:
I don't wanna loose the bravia engine, so I prefer to downgrade....and that's the reason for this thread, I don't know how.
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You can backup TA partition. But you will however lose warranty. Or use nutz method to update
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Downgrade to 4.2.2 with 423 version.
Root with doomslord way.
Install dual recovery.
Update with nuts method.
Thats way, i got proper root with stock firmware.
you dont have to unlock bootloader.
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4.1 vs 4.2 vs 4.3 vs 4.4
Hey can anyone please tel which android firmware is the most stable and fastest for xperia Z??4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4...also provide ftf file

plamen97 said:
Ok guys, thanks very much. :good:
EDIT: Problem again XD.
As I follow the intructions in the thread "Update to 10.4.B.0.569", I've to install the XZDualRecovery, but in order to install it, I must have root....
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To downgrade using flashtool you don't need a custom recovery/root

Anuj Mahajan said:
Hey can anyone please tel which android firmware is the most stable and fastest for xperia Z??4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4...also provide ftf file
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There is a thread discussed it in General. search it before you asked

Orangewanted said:
There is a thread discussed it in General. search it before you asked
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You can provide the link to the thread..I cant's seem to find it..

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/android-best-sony-xperia-z-t2773994
always search it before you asked.

downgrade xperia z
i want to downgrade my xperia z C6602 to jelly bean from lollipop .. what should i do ? should i unlock the bootloader at first or no ?

New to sony

Hey guys i am new to sony yesterday i flashedy xperia z in.flashtool to android 4.3 and.it booted flawlessly today i want to unlock the bootloader , my bootloader is unlockable but someone told me i should downgrade first is that right?!
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The_Flashaholic said:
Hey guys i am new to sony yesterday i flashedy xperia z in.flashtool to android 4.3 and.it booted flawlessly today i want to unlock the bootloader , my bootloader is unlockable but someone told me i should downgrade first is that right?!
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No you don't need to downgrade.
Only if you own a z1 you have to upgrade to 4.3 or your cam focus will be broken.
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Dont forget to backup ta partition. Unlocking bootloader will void your warranty and wipe all data in phone.
You can restore ta partition to return back factory state with drm certificates.
to backup ta partition you have to be rooted.
if your phone is not rooted yet, only way is downgrade to 4.2.2, which can be rooted.
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[Q] CM on locked bootloader opportunity?

Do you think there is a new possibility to put CM on Xperia Z with a locked bootloader now ever since it was successful with Xperia S?
It would be awesome, hate looking at ROMS and realizing I can't use it :/
If a dev made this possible I would be willing to donate in the future
LINK:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/locked-bootloader-xperia-s-and-want-cm10-no-problem/

We can't do more than wait. I hope also that the devs will do it for us. The dev support and the experience intrest is here for the Z.
Thanks for the article.
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technostein said:
Do you think there is a new possibility to put CM on Xperia Z with a locked bootloader now ever since it was successful with Xperia S?
It would be awesome, hate looking at ROMS and realizing I can't use it :/
If a dev made this possible I would be willing to donate in the future
LINK:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/locked-bootloader-xperia-s-and-want-cm10-no-problem/
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I think this could be done.
We need the init.ramfs script, in which everything is loaded, and thats present on the 4.3 firmware.
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I just hope this happens soon
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