I live in Japan and bought an AU/KDDI branded Z1. The model is a SOL23, not a C6902/3/6 as it appears everyone else is using in the forums. Japanese carriers have a tendency to bog a lot of their phones down with carrier specific bloat. AU is not any different. Some of the apps are not integrated in to the rom and can be removed, but most cannot. My desire is to install TiBackup and remove some of this garbage. I have the original SOL23 FTF and have tried the following…..
1) All One click root tools (Kingo, vRoot, 360root) with no effect. I imagine the ROM is some 257 derivative
2) Flashing a prerooted ROM image. Works great, but no cell signal (sim lock? wrong baseband?)
3) Editing the original FTF. This got pretty messy and eventually gave up
Some insight as to why this is so difficult, suggestions, and methods would be great.
Phone Details:
Model: SOL23
Android Version: 4.2.2
Baseband Version: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270011-02
Kernel Version: 3.4.0.-perf-g66807d4-02451-g22b4297 dated Monday sept 30
Build Number: 14.1.C.0.467
I will try to:
- downgrade
- root
- flash any ROM you like
- flash ONLY kernel and baseband of your original ftf
Ps. If still no signal I would also try to unzip ROM aur. In a directory u can find the specifics files for each model, try to search in your dump the same file and put it in the same dir.
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Thanks for the quick response!
Technically speaking, there is no ROM to "downgrade" to. There exists only the current rom for all SOL23, it was the one the phone was released with. I may attempt to flash an international downgrade (with no signal) and go from there, I'll let you know how that works....
AU/KDDI uses CDMA (if I remember correctly), so the ROM for GSM/WCDMA's cell part won't work.
If you just want to get rid of that bloat, freeze them in setting/apps will be better IMO as it will easy for system upgrade, or you'll have to bring all the bloat back before upgrade your phone.
Problem solved
Essentially I translated xperiafreaks.org webpage from Japanese and trial and error.
What you need……
SOL23 Stock FTF
Generic International FTF (C6903_14.1.G.1.534_1277-2880_R4A)
XZU recovery
WinRAR/Winrar/7Zip (any one)
Flashtool
CMW pre root file
Prep phone:
1) back up phone to removable storage
2) removed microsd card
Prep Files
1) Use Winzip/Winrar/7zip tool to extract system.sin & kernel.sin from SOL23 FTF
2) Use flash tool SEUS decrypt function to convert system.sin to system.ext4 and kernel.sin to kernel.elf
3) Use Zip application to add system.ext4 and kernel.elf to cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip file. This will be your rooted stock ROM
General Procedure
1) Use flash tool to flash Generic International Stock Rom (EXCLUDE TA & BASEBAND)
2) Boot phone, create developer option (settings>about phone>tap build number 7 times)
3) Go in to developer options, enable usb debug
4) Run Kingo Androidd Root to root phone
5) Boot back in to Android copy the cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip you created to phone sdcard
6) Run XZU recovery to boot in to CWM recovery
7) Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip
8) Enjoy stock rooted phone with signal/LTE data!
F1A5Hx said:
I live in Japan and bought an AU/KDDI branded Z1. The model is a SOL23, not a C6902/3/6 as it appears everyone else is using in the forums. Japanese carriers have a tendency to bog a lot of their phones down with carrier specific bloat. AU is not any different. Some of the apps are not integrated in to the rom and can be removed, but most cannot. My desire is to install TiBackup and remove some of this garbage. I have the original SOL23 FTF and have tried the following…..
1) All One click root tools (Kingo, vRoot, 360root) with no effect. I imagine the ROM is some 257 derivative
2) Flashing a prerooted ROM image. Works great, but no cell signal (sim lock? wrong baseband?)
3) Editing the original FTF. This got pretty messy and eventually gave up
Some insight as to why this is so difficult, suggestions, and methods would be great.
Phone Details:
Model: SOL23
Android Version: 4.2.2
Baseband Version: 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270011-02
Kernel Version: 3.4.0.-perf-g66807d4-02451-g22b4297 dated Monday sept 30
Build Number: 14.1.C.0.467
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1) They wont work, follow the guides in this forum to see how to root that FW
2) They have wrong baseband, after flashing one flash a FTF for your phone and exclude everything EXCEPT baseband, this should work
3) This will NEVER work on any FTF for any phone
Problem solved
gregbradley said:
1) They wont work, follow the guides in this forum to see how to root that FW
2) They have wrong baseband, after flashing one flash a FTF for your phone and exclude everything EXCEPT baseband, this should work
3) This will NEVER work on any FTF for any phone
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If you notice, I answered my own problem. There are no guides to rooting this model in this forum (of course, except for the one I just posted).
Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.
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Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.
I just got the same phone.
Need to use it on Rogers LTE here in Canada.
Do you happen to have any links etc for doing this please & thank you.
EDIT
Found this one
http://www.microsofttranslator.com/...tp://xperia-freaks.org/2013/11/02/pre-rooted/
Don't see any mention of the stock SOL23 FTF tho in the description.
What to prepare
make a prerooted.zip is necessary files and utilities.
•7za.exe
•Flashtool
•DoCoMo version ftf(14.1.H.0.542) or au version ftf(14.1.C.0.467) for either their own environment
•cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip
* ftf file how to have been consideration here:[How-To] XPERIA custom start from scratch (2) make the ftf file (2013)
Less preparation is required for root Xperia Z1 (SO-01F/SOL23) further.
•Global Edition ftf(14.1.G.1.534)
•1 click root app (VROOT, 360 root, Kingo Android Root, etc.)
Kingo Android Root use Kingo Android Root Xperia Z1 almost one-click root Windows software is published in -has been described in thejuggly.cn .
•Dual Recovery for Xperia Z1 (LOCKED BOOTLOADERS)
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OK this is REALLY messed now!
I did everything to the T as above and the phone is in the same state as stock...SIM will not work AND I no longer have 32GB on my phone but instead it thinks I have 16GB now or 11.4GB free....WTF!?
samusx said:
Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.
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Really man, thanks a lot. Great job.
I wonder if we will be able to update to the newer firmware with this rooting technique.
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Could you tell me the neccesery to root xperia Z1 AU? Sorry i got confused with all comment above.
Wind Field said:
Could you tell me the neccesery to root xperia Z1 AU? Sorry i got confused with all comment above.
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To unlock the SIM you mean?
Udonitron said:
To unlock the SIM you mean?
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no, just root it indeed. I'm using AU sim now.
Wind Field said:
no, just root it indeed. I'm using AU sim now.
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Ah OK...yeah just follow the walkthrough.
It works.
Udonitron said:
Ah OK...yeah just follow the walkthrough.
It works.
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You mean this?
F1A5Hx said:
Essentially I translated xperiafreaks.org webpage from Japanese and trial and error.
What you need……
SOL23 Stock FTF
Generic International FTF (C6903_14.1.G.1.534_1277-2880_R4A)
XZU recovery
WinRAR/Winrar/7Zip (any one)
Flashtool
CMW pre root file
Prep phone:
1) back up phone to removable storage
2) removed microsd card
Prep Files
1) Use Winzip/Winrar/7zip tool to extract system.sin & kernel.sin from SOL23 FTF
2) Use flash tool SEUS decrypt function to convert system.sin to system.ext4 and kernel.sin to kernel.elf
3) Use Zip application to add system.ext4 and kernel.elf to cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip file. This will be your rooted stock ROM
General Procedure
1) Use flash tool to flash Generic International Stock Rom (EXCLUDE TA & BASEBAND)
2) Boot phone, create developer option (settings>about phone>tap build number 7 times)
3) Go in to developer options, enable usb debug
4) Run Kingo Androidd Root to root phone
5) Boot back in to Android copy the cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip you created to phone sdcard
6) Run XZU recovery to boot in to CWM recovery
7) Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip
8) Enjoy stock rooted phone with signal/LTE data!
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Wind Field said:
You mean this?
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Yep
Udonitron said:
Yep
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Thank you for responding so quickly. I got my phone rooted :fingers-crossed:
Actually after Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip, it's necessary to re-flash the rom stock again. Otherwise your phone will recognize only 16Gb and firmware 14.1.G.1.534:good:
Wind Field said:
Thank you for responding so quickly. I got my phone rooted :fingers-crossed:
Actually after Flash cwm_prerooted_Z1.zip, it's necessary to re-flash the rom stock again. Otherwise your phone will recognize only 16Gb and firmware 14.1.G.1.534:good:
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Oh I realize that but with the Japanese version it doesn't allow me to use Data in Canada as their really isn't an APN section to set up.
Well it is limited and the APN info I enter tells me it is incorrect and will not allow me to save.
Now that I SIM unlocked it I can make calls and texts np.
It would be nice if someone made a de-bloated modified version oif the Japanese Kernel or modded the International one to see the 32GB of onboard storage.
Udonitron said:
Oh I realize that but with the Japanese version it doesn't allow me to use Data in Canada as their really isn't an APN section to set up.
Well it is limited and the APN info I enter tells me it is incorrect and will not allow me to save.
Now that I SIM unlocked it I can make calls but that is about it.
It would be nice if someone made a de-bloated modified version oif the Japanese Kernel or modded the International one to see the 32GB of onboard storage.
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How did you unlock it, btw? the other functions are still working? such as camera, sms, wifi, x-reality...
Wind Field said:
How did you unlock it, btw? the other functions are still working? such as camera, sms, wifi, x-reality...
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Well SOL23's stock ROM blocks all abilities to SIM unlock as they want you to prove you bought the phone legitimately via KDDI AU and then they will unlock it for you.
Once you flash the Generic International ROM listed in this thread it automatically circumvents AU's block and pops up a SIM Unlock Code box.
I paid $35 for the code to permanently unlock it...works perfectly minus not getting LTE due to it not supporting the 1700 spectrum but HSPA+ works fine...on WIFI most times anyway so I use maybe 700mb out of my 6GB of data per month,
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For 16GB Xperia Tablet Z LTE (SGP321). Flash on variants of this device at your own peril.
Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!UZBhTZKQ!B4A753kOZEwPczt5hFWc1V-62eJzLIK8a4v6YOx_ERE
Mirror: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8IkQjiPjX_DWHlURl9heVpXTU0/edit?usp=sharing
Created from SEUS and Flashtool. Not tested. No warranty. No mirrors, please.
Use Flashtool v0.9.11.0 to flash.
If you want root, unlock your bootloader, flash a kernel with recovery and flash superuser.
Is it possible to root on this version (.307)??
I need root >_<...
Root is not a "need", but a "want", and the answer to your question is probably not. Just unlock your bootloader, flash a kernel with recovery then flash superuser.
I´m not able to flash it.
Flashtool says "Device connected in flash mode" and that's it.
Other Firmware are working, any idea?
Did you update flashtool to the latest version? Only 0.9.11.0 works for Xperia Tablet Z iirc.
EDIT: 0.9.11.0 flashes fine for my XTZ on OSX.
Tried it and installed, thank you!
pandaball said:
For 16GB Xperia Tablet Z LTE (SGP321). Flash on another/variants of this device at your own peril.
Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!UZBhTZKQ!B4A753kOZEwPczt5hFWc1V-62eJzLIK8a4v6YOx_ERE
Created from SEUS and Flashtool. Not tested. No warranty. No mirrors, please.
Use Flashtool v0.9.11.0 to flash.
If you want root, unlock your bootloader, flash a kernel with recovery and flash superuser.
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Hey,
works great thanks, I don't have the DoCoMo crap anymore
I have the LTE 32GB version, is there anyway I can resize the partition or I need to wait for a 32gb version you think?
Thanks again
shaun.s said:
Hey,
works great thanks, I don't have the DoCoMo crap anymore
I have the LTE 32GB version, is there anyway I can resize the partition or I need to wait for a 32gb version you think?
Thanks again
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Not by flashing via flashtool. You may be able to resize partitions using adb shell or something like that, but that's highly dangerous and untested. There is no 32GB LTE version of the XTZ for worldwide though, so you may be stuck with only 16GB of storage.
pandaball said:
Not by flashing via flashtool. You may be able to resize partitions using adb shell or something like that, but that's highly dangerous and untested. There is no 32GB LTE version of the XTZ for worldwide though, so you may be stuck with only 16GB of storage.
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im sure there will be a 32GB LTE version coming soon....ill just have to wait..:S
I wouldn't want to resize using adb shell...I guess ill wait and see
pandaball said:
Not by flashing via flashtool. You may be able to resize partitions using adb shell or something like that, but that's highly dangerous and untested. There is no 32GB LTE version of the XTZ for worldwide though, so you may be stuck with only 16GB of storage.
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Thanks for that.
If one was to go back to the stock docomo firmware by putting tablet in flashmode will pc companion download the docomo firmware?
Basically how do I go back to 32gb version until I get international LTE 32gb
Cheers
shaun.s said:
Thanks for that.
If one was to go back to the stock docomo firmware by putting tablet in flashmode will pc companion download the docomo firmware?
Basically how do I go back to 32gb version until I get international LTE 32gb
Cheers
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I guess repairing via PC Companion would work. Flashing the DoCoMo ftf might work, but not sure about that.
pandaball said:
I guess repairing via PC Companion would work. Flashing the DoCoMo ftf might work, but not sure about that.
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So ill need to find a ftf download first :/
Wish there were just a partition resize app lol
I lost root and custom recovery after flashing this. But this update brings about the wonderful update to the touch screen which makes the tablet so much more easy to use.
Hopefully, someone will create custom recovery and root for this later.
pandaball said:
I guess repairing via PC Companion would work. Flashing the DoCoMo ftf might work, but not sure about that.
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no go.
I tried to get default DoCoMo firmware using PC companion but it just says my tablet is up to date.
shaun.s said:
no go.
I tried to get default DoCoMo firmware using PC companion but it just says my tablet is up to date.
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Did you make sure you chose 'repair' rather than update?
pandaball said:
Did you make sure you chose 'repair' rather than update?
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Yup did repair it goes looking for the software comes back and says no software available...
I'm trying to find firmware dumps now I don't kno what else will work
I downloaded the stock DoCoMo and im back to 32gb..
ill wait until a international 32GB LTE version is released...
thanks
i have .253 with locked bootloader...if i flash this .307 the locked bootloader stays and i don´t loose bravia engine 2! am i right?
snorfu said:
i have .253 with locked bootloader...if i flash this .307 the locked bootloader stays and i don´t loose bravia engine 2! am i right?
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No FTF file can be modified. It will not unlock your bootloader, nor will it do any dastardly things to your tablet other than update it.
pandaball said:
For 16GB Xperia Tablet Z LTE (SGP321). Flash on variants of this device at your own peril.
Download: https://mega.co.nz/#!UZBhTZKQ!B4A753kOZEwPczt5hFWc1V-62eJzLIK8a4v6YOx_ERE
Created from SEUS and Flashtool. Not tested. No warranty. No mirrors, please.
Use Flashtool v0.9.11.0 to flash.
If you want root, unlock your bootloader, flash a kernel with recovery and flash superuser.
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u know a method to unlock the bootloader of the lte version?
becuae the official method doenst work
hello
is there any way for have official update after rooting without flashing the rom ?
is there anyway to unRoot Xperia SP ?
Thanks
You can unroot your phone flashing a stock ftf file via flashtool.
As about updates, many members here upload ftf files once released, so waiting for Sony to release the update on your country, from the moment you can flash the ftf file some hours after the release, is kind of useless l (just my opinion mate).
DaRk-L0rD said:
You can unroot your phone flashing a stock ftf file via flashtool.
As about updates, many members here upload ftf files once released, so waiting for Sony to release the update on your country, from the moment you can flash the ftf file some hours after the release, is kind of useless l (just my opinion mate).
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can you explain it a little bit better?
my girlfriend has the phone und i unlocked the bootloader, rooted it and installed a custom kernel (What is this? dont know the use of it) and now the phone says "cant install update" (12.0.a.1.257)
(german phone)
thanks in advance
Pestplatte said:
can you explain it a little bit better?
my girlfriend has the phone und i unlocked the bootloader, rooted it and installed a custom kernel (What is this? dont know the use of it) and now the phone says "cant install update" (12.0.a.1.257)
(german phone)
thanks in advance
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Custom kernel lets you get the whole control of your device. You can use it for better battery life, overclock etc. All custom kernels in order to be installed, you have to have unlocked bootloader.
But, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty, you loose bravia engine and you can't update using Sony pc companion.
You can still though relock your bootloader by flashing via flashtool a ftf file that you can find on development section.
If you want to relock your bootloader, I suggest you to download an ftf file of the update and flash it and after that flash the ftf file in order to relock bootloader.
Flashtool is an app for pc that lets you install ftf files.
Ftf is the extension of the update that Sony releases.
so what exactly is a (the) tft file?
and how can i upgrade the phone?
is it also possible to use new android 4.2.2 (from sdk) like google nexus?
sorry but i dont know anything about original software from sony, always had custom rom on my lg ^^
Pestplatte said:
so what exactly is a (the) tft file?
and how can i upgrade the phone?
is it also possible to use new android 4.2.2 (from sdk) like google nexus?
sorry but i dont know anything about original software from sony, always had custom rom on my lg ^^
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No, you can't use LG files because it's not compatible with your device mate.
Ftf files are the format of the stock file. When users download an update from pc companion, they create a file so other members can use it even if in their country the update is not released.
You can check how to use flashtool on YouTube. With flashtool you can install ftf files.
i already used flashtool but i just didnt know for what and i just used it to install the xperia Z drivers (dont know why i had to use them for my c5303, others didnt work)
i used this kernel forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42642971 and flashed via fastboot (just oldschool and how it worked ever on my old lg ^^)
by the way: it was a .elf file, not tft i think ^^
okay i hope i got it now. it is for: - samsung devices (only) and - necessary for using the original rom?!
but the last questions:
which kernel do i have to download to update? (german)
and: do i have to save the data? (dont have CWM on this phone, but titanium Backup)
sry for the dumb questions, but this is all so complicated for this **** phone (i hate it, but lucky it is not mine)
Offtopic:
for my lg i installed fastboot, download CWMrec, downloaded a custom rom, rooted, installed everythink, all done nicely :victory:
for the nexus 7 it was even more simply. used a nexus program, type a few numbers, all done
for this phone i had to install like a bunch of programms, had big problem with drivers, read dozens of sites (the technical one are not so easy for a german guy ^^), had to register imei, unlock bootloader and so on... very much crap for a 350€ phone... with old android 4.1.2
I really don't think you should be messing with unlocking bootloaders and playing with the kernel if you don't even know what it's for.
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Hello!
I have searched various places about rooting my SP. I am about to root my SP, it was newly bought (2 months old) so it would be better if the TA Partition is backed up. After inspecting several articles and stuffs, I was advised to back up my TA Partition before attempting to root my phone.
As of 12.1.A.0.266 update, rooting requires unlocking the bootloader. Which doesn't follow the rule to back up the TA Partition. As one may know, a phone must be rooted in order to back up the TA partition but at the same time, such bootloader must not be unlocked
I've searched everywhere I can, however I can't find any solution. Forgive me if there are any articles or thread created regarding the same topic.
Any immediate help would be extremely appreciated.
The phone is running latest stock firmware and had no customisations so far.
TechnoSparks said:
Hello!
I have searched various places about rooting my SP. I am about to root my SP, it was newly bought (2 months old) so it would be better if the TA Partition is backed up. After inspecting several articles and stuffs, I was advised to back up my TA Partition before attempting to root my phone.
As of 12.1.A.0.266 update, rooting requires unlocking the bootloader. Which doesn't follow the rule to back up the TA Partition. As one may know, a phone must be rooted in order to back up the TA partition but at the same time, such bootloader must not be unlocked
I've searched everywhere I can, however I can't find any solution. Forgive me if there are any articles or thread created regarding the same topic.
Any immediate help would be extremely appreciated.
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Use a pre-rooted rom (PureXSP, eXistenZ)...Not sure if it will work!Don't try unless a person with higher android knowledge skills answers!
How about you just FTF flash an older firmware?
UltraWelfare said:
Use a pre-rooted rom (PureXSP, eXistenZ)...Not sure if it will work!Don't try unless a person with higher android knowledge skills answers!
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aaa I am only looking forward to use stock ROMs only at the moment. hm
sephirothmk said:
How about you just FTF flash an older firmware?
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flashing ftf won't require unlocked bootloader isn't it? I do thought of downgrading then root and then backup such TA partition.
No it wont.
For the Sony features like Bravia Engine etc you need the TA partition. Flashtool will (or should) work without the TA partition. It will only tell you that your bootloader is unlocked
I was in the exactly the same position as you few days ago when I decided to customize my Xperia SP
Here is what I have done...
I was on the latest .266 OTA updated FW and then ... ...
I downloaded and flashed with Flashtool "Xperia SP (C5303)_12.0.A.2.254_Generic_DE.with_loader.sin.ftf"
Then flash XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf
Now you can use DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip
and then flash back XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.2.254_KernelOnly.ftf for your current FW
Now that you have rooted your phone you can use Backup-TA-9.10 tool to backup your TA partition and save your precious DRM keys
And when you have your TA partition backup safely archived somewhere
you can go to Sony site to request code for unlocking bootloader.
When your bootloader is unlocked use FASTBOOT to flash any kernel that have custom recovery
(like Nayak03 or DoomLord's V05 or DoomLord's advanced STD .266)
and then when you have custom recovery you can install pretty much everything you find around here.
If you need more details or want me to put links to threads and files I've looked and download just say... :cyclops:
greetzz
:thumbup: freedom
Sent from my C5302 using Tapatalk
mrjraider said:
No it wont.
For the Sony features like Bravia Engine etc you need the TA partition. Flashtool will (or should) work without the TA partition. It will only tell you that your bootloader is unlocked
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It is not about Flashing, it is warranty.. My phone is 2 months old and there are 8 more months for valid warranty.
freedom74 said:
I was in the exactly the same position as you few days ago when I decided to customize my Xperia SP
Here is what I have done...
I was on the latest .266 OTA updated FW and then ... ...
I downloaded and flashed with Flashtool "Xperia SP (C5303)_12.0.A.2.254_Generic_DE.with_loader.sin.ftf"
Then flash XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf
Now you can use DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip
and then flash back XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.2.254_KernelOnly.ftf for your current FW
Now that you have rooted your phone you can use Backup-TA-9.10 tool to backup your TA partition and save your precious DRM keys
And when you have your TA partition backup safely archived somewhere
you can go to Sony site to request code for unlocking bootloader.
When your bootloader is unlocked use FASTBOOT to flash any kernel that have custom recovery
(like Nayak03 or DoomLord's V05 or DoomLord's advanced STD .266)
and then when you have custom recovery you can install pretty much everything you find around here.
If you need more details or want me to put links to threads and files I've looked and download just say... :cyclops:
greetzz
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Wohoo thanks! Yes, I do thought of the same way, however, I am looking forward to use the stock sony .266 FW after rooting the older 254. Any tutorial you can give here or any links I can get on how to actually "install" the .266 firmware?
Yes I do would like some links on downloading those stuff except Flashtool, I did have it already. If you don't mind posting them..
By the way, since I see that .266 FWs have different versions for each region on this world respectively, may I know how to get one that is international or south-east asia specific?
some links that might help you.. (links for downloading stuff in there...)
#Downgrading to 4.1.2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50356952&postcount=8)
# rooting 4.1.2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405933), and installing CWM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920 - for LB).
#backing up the TA partition while rooted at 4.1.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
#unlocking/relocking BL (if decided to unlock)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354721
#installing/rooting 4.3
1)for UB/LB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2648538
2)Doomlord method for UB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646193
It's wise to read before doing anything..
I went through these steps (without unlocking BL), now rooted with PureXSP (4.3 based) rom..
Naveen004 said:
:thumbup: freedom
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yes, thumb up is on the lower left corner of my post
TechnoSparks said:
By the way, since I see that .266 FWs have different versions for each region on this world respectively, may I know how to get one that is international or south-east asia specific?
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You can search in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
And for the links, @mrhnet already goes ahead of me. :good:
This is the thread where I started... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354704
You just need to go step by step and in right order...
1 downgrade FW to 12.0.A.2.254 (or 245) DOWNLOAD HERE
2 change to rootable kernel 12.0.A.1.257 DOWNLOAD HERE
3 use DoomLords perf_exploit rooting script DOWNLOAD HERE
4 flash back kernel only 12.0.A.2.254 DOWNLOAD HERE
5 start your phone and start TABackup HERE
6 go to Sony site for an unlock code as explained HERE
for which you use Fastboot HERE
7 again with fastboot flash kernel with custom recovery like THIS one DoomKernel AdvStd .266
8 reboot to recovery while presing VOL+ key when lightshow starts and install CustomROM of your choice which you downloaded previously and put it on your microSD card.
OR if you want stock rooted FW
in step 7 first flash official .266 FW then fastboot DoomLords .266 AdvStd kernel
boot to recovery and from it root your system
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Thank you @mrhnet and @freedom74 !
You guys really solved my questions in a quick manner of time!
I just registered xda just to ask this question and I received a really good help.
I will read both posts and see what I can come up with my SP. I can't wait to root it! Again thank you, guys!
I hope nothing bad happens, this is my only phone and it costs so much
:victory: thanks again!
@TechnoSparks
No problem bro! Good luck with your new phone
This is also my recent phone.. might feel a little faintish at the first bootloop.. but you'll get used to it Won't be any problem if carefully done according to instructions.. [emoji106]
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@TechnoSparks
No problem bro! Good luck with your new phone
This is also my recent phone.. might feel a little faintish at the first bootloop.. but you'll get used to it Won't be any problem if carefully done according to instructions.. [emoji106]
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lol I am sorry I am back. I am having difficulties on finding appropriate firmware.
Hey I saw a post saying that it ripped firmwares from the SUS. Do you know how to do this, so that I can have the version right for my country?
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lol I am sorry I am back. I am having difficulties on finding appropriate firmware.
Hey I saw a post saying that it ripped firmwares from the SUS. Do you know how to do this, so that I can have the version right for my country?
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Check this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
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**A post with some very useful tips for someone wishing to stay close to their regional stock as possible...
-->> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50429620&postcount=61
(From one of 4.3 rooting threads)
Hope you have some idea how to proceed..
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freedom74 said:
yes, thumb up is on the lower left corner of my post
You can search in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
And for the links, @mrhnet already goes ahead of me. :good:
This is the thread where I started... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354704
You just need to go step by step and in right order...
1 downgrade FW to 12.0.A.2.254 (or 245) DOWNLOAD HERE
2 change to rootable kernel 12.0.A.1.257 DOWNLOAD HERE
3 use DoomLords perf_exploit rooting script DOWNLOAD HERE
4 flash back kernel only 12.0.A.2.254 DOWNLOAD HERE
5 start your phone and start TABackup HERE
6 go to Sony site for an unlock code as explained HERE
for which you use Fastboot HERE
7 again with fastboot flash kernel with custom recovery like THIS one DoomKernel AdvStd .266
8 reboot to recovery while presing VOL+ key when lightshow starts and install CustomROM of your choice which you downloaded previously and put it on your microSD card.
OR if you want stock rooted FW
in step 7 first flash official .266 FW then fastboot DoomLords .266 AdvStd kernel
boot to recovery and from it root your system
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does the UK generic support Arabic language ?
Mostafa Mega said:
does the UK generic support Arabic language ?
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Don't know.
I didn't use it.
Mostafa Mega said:
does the UK generic support Arabic language ?
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Can't you have an Arabic version installed via the Sony Update Service?
TechnoSparks said:
Can't you have an Arabic version installed via the Sony Update Service?
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I am searching coz I wanna downgrade to 4.1 so I can root then backup TA but I can't find the same global generic (which came with the devise)
so am looking for any good Rom support Arabic language
[Q] Need ROOT & CR for Xperia Z1 C6906 14.1.G.2.257 Americas Claro (branded/Colombia)
Please any tell me how to Root my Xperia Z1 (C6906) 14.1.G.2.257 Americas Claro (branded/Colombia) and if there are any custom roms that i can use with this phone. I am Canadian and speak very little Spanish please so much bloat ware and have tried all the root tools i could find but none work with this phone so far. Great phone but suck I bought it here in Colombia.
Aham Prema said:
Please any tell me how to Root my Xperia Z1 (C6906) 14.1.G.257 Americas Claro (branded/Colombia) and if there are any custom roms that i can use with this phone. I am Canadian and speak very little Spanish please so much bloat ware and have tried all the root tools i could find but none work with this phone so far. Great phone but suck I bought it here in Colombia.
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Use vroot to root it, then follow @Nut guide in the dev section to upgrade and keep root. Also you can use @Nut rooted stock rom. It's very good and most firmware versions to choose from.
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k.s.deviate said:
Use vroot to root it, then follow @Nut guide in the dev section to upgrade and keep root. Also you can use @Nut rooted stock rom. It's very good and most firmware versions to choose from.
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NEVER USE OR SUGGEST VROOT.
it send your IMEI number to an IP address in china. If you do feel the need to give this advice you should warn the user that this happens.
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Aham Prema said:
Please any tell me how to Root my Xperia Z1 (C6906) 14.1.G.257 Americas Claro (branded/Colombia) and if there are any custom roms that i can use with this phone. I am Canadian and speak very little Spanish please so much bloat ware and have tried all the root tools i could find but none work with this phone so far. Great phone but suck I bought it here in Colombia.
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Follow the link in my signature to find a method that will leave you with root.
You should just be able to install dual recovery,
Please can you confirm the FTF version you mean
14.1.G.257?
As there seems to be some numbers missing
DO you mean
14.1.G.2.257?
If so, downgrade to 534 and install dual recovery
gregbradley said:
NEVER USE OR SUGGEST VROOT.
it send your IMEI number to an IP address in china. If you do feel the need to give this advice you should warn the user that this happens.
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Wow I was not aware of this. :-S I apologize for giving the bad advice.. Kingo root maybe then?
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k.s.deviate said:
Wow I was not aware of this. :-S I apologize for giving the bad advice.. Kingo root maybe then?
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There is no need to use any of these tools. If you follow the link in my signature you will see a 3 step method to end up on KK with root
There is no need to use any root tool or unlock the bootloader
gregbradley said:
There is no need to use any of these tools. If you follow the link in my signature you will see a 3 step method to end up on KK with root
There is no need to use any root tool or unlock the bootloader
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I always thought you needed to be rooted to install dual recovery.... I stand corrected... Thank you
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k.s.deviate said:
I always thought you needed to be rooted to install dual recovery.... I stand corrected... Thank you
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On every other FW except 534 you do.
There is a vulnerability in 534 FW where the installer can gain temporary root and install dual recovery. Once you have this, you can flash SuperSU.zip to gain full root, or just flash a pre rooted 757 rom to get a fully rooted KK root.
Yes running 14.1.G.2.257
Thanks for all your assistance
I updated to 14.1.G.2.257 but can´t find the stock firmware to downgrade. I did not make a backup because at the time there was nothing available to root this device at least that I could find so gave up on rooting. I seem to remember that the original firmware had 518 on the end and seem unable to comfirm this and there is no Stock FTF listed for Colombia in the "[FTF] C6902 & C6903 & C6906 & C6943 FTF Mega Collection" only C6906 14.1.G.2.257 Claro CO. Are you sure I can use the 534 and if so which one would I download?
Can I use other FTF´s or is there another way to downgrade or get back original firmware?
I would never buy a phone in this Country again, its not just the Phone you have but the country it is from that matters.
I have tried VROOT, 360 ROOT, KINGO, MASTER ROOT and none work with this device running C6906 14.1.G.2.257 Claro CO and unfortunately too late to avoid the issue you mentioned with VROOT.
gregbradley said:
There is no need to use any of these tools. If you follow the link in my signature you will see a 3 step method to end up on KK with root
There is no need to use any root tool or unlock the bootloader
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I have a Bell C6906 that is Carrier-locked. I successfully flashed .534, using Flashtool but I can't seen to get DualRecovery installed. I downloaded "Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-BETA.installer" from Nut's site, but when I run the install.bat file, it never detects the device when I connect the cable.
It just says:
Waiting for Device, connect USB cable now...
What mode does the phone need to be in for this step to work? I've tried to connect it while the phone was powered up into normal operation (which maps the phone's SDCard and SDCard1 to drive letters), didn't work. I've also tried connecting the cable while in either Fastboot or Flashmode, and neither of those worked.
Ultimately, I just want to achieve Root so my apps can work again with files on the external SD Card. Can I do that without DualRecovery?
I've unlocked, rooted, and flashed many ROM's on HTC and Samsung devices, and this is my first experience with Sony devices. I understand that the fault might lie with the carrier, Bell, for not allowing unlocking of the device.
Very frustrating, and any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
magus1972 said:
I have a Bell C6906 that is Carrier-locked. I successfully flashed .534, using Flashtool but I can't seen to get DualRecovery installed. I downloaded "Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-BETA.installer" from Nut's site, but when I run the install.bat file, it never detects the device when I connect the cable.
It just says:
Waiting for Device, connect USB cable now...
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Phone needs to be turned on
Make sure you have usb debugging enabled.
Have the cable attached before you run the install.bat
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Aham Prema said:
I have tried VROOT, 360 ROOT, KINGO, MASTER ROOT and none work with this device running C6906 14.1.G.2.257 Claro CO and unfortunately too late to avoid the issue you mentioned with VROOT.
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There is no root method (except for unlocking the bootloader) that works on 4.3 or 4.4 roms.
DO NOT USE VROOT it send your IMEI number to an IP address in china
gregbradley said:
Phone needs to be turned on
Make sure you have usb debugging enabled.
Have the cable attached before you run the install.bat
Tried this just now, and wouldn't you know it, I now have DualRecovery installed... Not sure how I didn't try this first.
THANK YOU!
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Help getting a little boxed in
Ok, can someone help me figure this out. I upgraded to 14.1.G.2.257 on my sony xperia c6906 and I need to downgrade to 14.1.G.1.534 so that I can get partial root and install dual recovery. I need to use the flashtool to do this and first I need to backup the TA Partition to not lose warranty but I can´t do that until I root or unlock the bootloader but if I do this I can not backup the TA partition. Does anyone know a way out of this loop and a solution to this conundrum.
Thank you
XDA Stumped?
Am I stuck until there is a root for 4.2 without unlocking the bootloader?
Hey guys! Just bought brand new Xperia Z1 10 days ago! I LOVE my new phone but I really need to root it to have access to my game files and bypass the restriction on apps on SD card. Still a noob about rooting so I've read several guides in here, all are very useful and answered many of my questions/confusions.
Btw, my Z1 is C903 model, running 4.4.2 KitKat, on firmware 14.3.A.0.757. I've checked and it's not rooted (obviously) and its bootloader is locked but unlocking is allowed. Now the questions:
1. I just want to root my Z1 for now. Is it possible to root it WITHOUT downgrading my firmware OR unlocking the bootloader? That is I don't want to downgrade nor unlock the bootloader, IF possible.
2. If the above is not possible and I need to downgrade it first no matter what, is it totally safe to root it without risk of bricking it and no further issue will arise (camera not working, etc)? Just assume everything is done correctly using krabappel2548's guide. Would be nice if anyone with same phone spec can confirm on this.
The idea is to root my Z1 first so that I can backup my TA partition. After that, I won't mind unlocking the bootloader and willing to try some custom ROMs later. Thanks in advance for any help regarding this!
velve86 said:
1. I just want to root my Z1 for now. Is it possible to root it WITHOUT downgrading my firmware OR unlocking the bootloader? That is I don't want to downgrade nor unlock the bootloader, IF possible.
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Not possible
2. If the above is not possible and I need to downgrade it first no matter what, is it totally safe to root it without risk of bricking it and no further issue will arise (camera not working, etc)? Just assume everything is done correctly using krabappel2548's guide. Would be nice if anyone with same phone spec can confirm on this.
The idea is to root my Z1 first so that I can backup my TA partition. After that, I won't mind unlocking the bootloader and willing to try some custom ROMs later. Thanks in advance for any help regarding this!
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Just follow the link in my signature
3 simple steps and do not follow the outdated guide by krabappel. Also, DO NOT USE VROOT to root it. It send your IMEI number to an IP address in china
velve86 said:
1. I just want to root my Z1 for now. Is it possible to root it WITHOUT downgrading my firmware OR unlocking the bootloader? That is I don't want to downgrade nor unlock the bootloader, IF possible.
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No.
velve86 said:
2. If the above is not possible and I need to downgrade it first no matter what, is it totally safe to root it without risk of bricking it and no further issue will arise (camera not working, etc)? Just assume everything is done correctly using krabappel2548's guide. Would be nice if anyone with same phone spec can confirm on this.
The idea is to root my Z1 first so that I can backup my TA partition. After that, I won't mind unlocking the bootloader and willing to try some custom ROMs later. Thanks in advance for any help regarding this!
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Use latest Flashtool and Downgrade to .534, provided by NUT, Install DualRecovery, Upgrade to pre-Rooted .757. Done.
Easy and safe, just follow the instructions. Now you can Backup TA and Unlock Your Bootloader.
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@gregbradley...Damn...you are too fast, you was not there yet when I started typing...XP
gregbradley said:
Not possible
Just follow the link in my signature
3 simple steps and do not follow the outdated guide by krabappel. Also, DO NOT USE VROOT to root it. It send your IMEI number to an IP address in china
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eclyptos said:
No.
Use latest Flashtool and Downgrade to .534, provided by NUT, Install DualRecovery, Upgrade to pre-Rooted .757. Done.
Easy and safe, just follow the instructions. Now you can Backup TA and Unlock Your Bootloader.
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Got it. Thanks for the fast replies guys! Seem those are the best way to proceed. And thanks for the heads up about VRoot! :good:
Will try to root my Z1 tomorrow. I'll update on the result.
Hey guys! I'm ready to do this. Just done downloading all the required files today. Made backups of my data, saved in SD card. Installed flashtool 0.9.16.0 and its drivers. Device connected and recognized.
Now to flash the .534 firmware. Just done downloading it from here but just noticed that the file is of *.zip extension instead of FTF (prolly because I used direct download instead of torrent).
So how do I proceed with this? Flash it like flashing FTF file as well?
velve86 said:
So how do I proceed with this? Flash it like flashing FTF file as well?
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Try to download from different source. It have be FTF extension. ZIP extension can be changed to FTF but many reported it will not work doing that. Try and let us know.
I did it guys! :victory: Successfully downgraded to 14.1.G.1.534 [NUT], installed XZDualRecovery v2.7.123 BETA and then upgraded to pre-rooted 14.3.A.0.757 [NUT]! Stuck a bit at the middle but I did it! Now I have root access and my Z1 bootloader is still intact! It took me ~2 hours to complete everything last night.. :laugh:
I'll post a detailed logs of what I did later, just for future reference and for others with same phone spec. And thanks again gregbradley and eclyptos for the help!
As promised, the detailed logs. Just for reference for others like me that are still noob about all this.
My phone spec: Xperia Z1 C6903, running 4.4.2 KitKat, on firmware 14.3.A.0.757 (no root, locked bootloader).
Guides used:
-Root, Backup TA, Unlock bootloader and more! The ultimate Xperia Z1 guide
-[25NOV][FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - G-FACE GUIDE
-[STOCK][C69XX][4.4] Update to 14.3.A.0.757 [Root & XZDR][DE-/ODEX]
-[DEVDB][TWRP][PhilZ Touch][CWM] XZDualRecovery 2.7.1XX RC
Preparation:
-Installed adb and USB driver (from Android SDK), Flashtool 0.9.16.0
-Phone charged to 90%+, enabled USB debugging, stay awake while charging
-Downloaded all required files (C6903_14.1.G.1.534_NUT.zip, C6903_14.3.A.0.757.flashable.zip, C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.zip, Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-BETA.installer.zip)
-Made backup for all my data including apps using Backup & Restore, saved into SD card
And here's the step-by-step of what I did:
1. Preparing 14.1.G.1.534 firmware
-copied C6903_14.1.G.1.534_NUT.zip into "C:\Flashtool\firmwares\"
-changed the extension from *.zip to *.ftf (C6903_14.1.G.1.534_NUT.zip --> C6903_14.1.G.1.534_NUT.ftf) for it to be recognized by Flashtool
-already flashed this firmware when I read eclyptos' suggestion to change the extension, so I hereby confirm that it's working!
***NOTE: Downgrading to .534 wiped out my data on internal storage (not SD card content though). Didn't know that, thought only unlocking bootloader does - good thing I've made backup of all my data beforehand.***
2. Flashing C6903_14.1.G.1.534_NUT.ftf using Flashtool
-just followed instructions on Flashtool, turned off my phone, unplugged from USB, then connected again in flashmode (using instruction in guide)
-flashing started automatically once it's connected in flashmode
-flashing done, phone turned off automatically, unplugged from USB, turned it on
-phone now on JB 4.2.2 with .543 firmware but no root access (verified with Root Checker)
3. Installing XZDualRecovery and root access
-extracted Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-BETA.installer.zip, ran install.bat, chose option 3 (installation on unrooted ROM)
-once done, phone rebooted automatically into default recovery (PhilZ Touch), chose "Reboot Now" with 2nd option to install root access (SuperSU)
-rebooted, phone now has root access (verified with Root Checker), with BusyBox v1.20.2-jb "static (2012-11-25 17:47 +0100) multi-call binary" (wasn't sure if required to have root before upgrading but tried it anyway)
4. Preparing to upgrade to 14.3.A.0.757
-copied C6903_14.3.A.0.757.flashable.zip into SD card, C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.zip into "C:\Flashtool\firmwares\"
-changed primary recovery to TWRP using NDR Utils app (pre-installed in .543), tried to reboot into recovery but reboot not working (nothing happens)
-rebooted into recovery again using adb command line ("adb reboot recovery") - Google FTW!
-rebooted into TWRP recovery
5. Flashing C6903_14.3.A.0.757.flashable.zip using TWRP
-on TWRP, chose Install, navigate and chose the file
-tried with zip file signature verification, failed
-tried again, without signature verification (MD5 check), successful
-firmware update started, took a while and done successfully!
-DID NOT REBOOT (as per instruction in guide), back to Home->Reboot->Power off, unplugged phone from USB, turned on phone
6. Flashing C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf using Flashtool
-connected to USB, renamed C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.zip to C6903_14.3.A.0.757_Stripped.ftf, started Flashtool
-flashed everything in the FTF just like in step 2, phone turned off automatically once done, unplugged from USB
7. Verifying upgrade
-Phone turned on, Android is upgrading, optimized apps, etc
-Phone now back to 14.3.A.0.757 firmware but has ROOT access using SuperSU (verified with Root Checker), with bootloader still locked!
Will backup my TA partition later, but I'll just leave the bootloader locked for now. Restored my backup, checked and re-configured certain apps settings, no weird behavior so far, camera and wireless also working fine!
That's about it. Hope this log will help others to have root on their Z1 of same spec. Good luck!
I was a bit confused with the firmware you flashed, since it said it required 0.681. But like i read it now, you can just flash the .757 over the .534 right? Good info, thanks!
saintgein said:
I was a bit confused with the firmware you flashed, since it said it required 0.681. But like i read it now, you can just flash the .757 over the .534 right? Good info, thanks!
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Yup
From 534 you can flash 757 firmware from recovery and use flashtool to flash 757stripped tft (kernel).
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