Hi, im new to sony user...i was switching from samsung to Z1 and i wanna root my phone. i tried using vroot and 360 root and all failed...so i dug up its all because i update my firmware into 257 version.so is it posible to root it on 257 or i need to downgrade it again?....and which firmware should i download.....thx in advance
Yellow Monkey said:
Hi, im new to sony user...i was switching from samsung to Z1 and i wanna root my phone. i tried using vroot and 360 root and all failed...so i dug up its all because i update my firmware into 257 version.so is it posible to root it on 257 or i need to downgrade it again?....and which firmware should i download.....thx in advance
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Follow any of the several guides in the general section
http://bit.ly/1hHLTd1
so downgrade and then root?
Yellow Monkey said:
so downgrade and then root?
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Maybe trying to actually read would help!
It's mentioned in countless threads here, the search button will give you results at once.
Yellow Monkey said:
so downgrade and then root?
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Yes, that's what those threads say.
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Hey everyone!
I currently use the xperia z C6602 to 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware and want to root it to get JB (I have the France version imported here to the US, but never got the update). I also want to root it for other reasons (to get rid of bloatware, etc).
I tried following this method on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287299
but got stuck on the part where it says to point the drivers to the designated folder. When I booted the phone with fastboot, it tried installing drivers on windows, but never gave me the option to select a folder (and installation failed). May I ask how to get past that step?
Or are there any other ways to root my phone? I started a new thread because i think the C6602 might be a bit different from the C6603, just just to be safe. My bootloader is unlockable but i have not yet unlocked it. Fyi, I currently reside in the USA (don't know if that helps)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
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Ronzalpha said:
I started a new thread because i think the C6602 might be a bit different from the C6603
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Not in stuff like this no, so don't start new threads about the same issue.
XperienceD said:
Rooting;
[Z][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
[tutorial] how to root and add recovery new method
4.1.2 Rooting...
[STOCK][C6603 & !?C6602?!] Update to 10.1.1.A.1.307 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]
[GUIDE] [ROOT] .253 fw [Locked Bootloader]
[ROOT][.253] [Unlocked Bootloader]
.253 OTA ROOT
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XperienceD said:
Not in stuff like this no, so don't start new threads about the same issue.
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Thank you! I'm also thinking about flashing to JB (which would remove the root, i think?)
Anyhow, thank you very much, guys.
Ronzalpha said:
which would remove the root, i think?
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Then you just re-root it.
Hello everyone,
I am having some trouble rooting my Sony Xperia Z1. I flashed firmware 14.1.G.2.257 which is what I am now running so that I could root my device. I downloaded vroot and tried to root it but I had no luck. It keeps coming up with an error. Am I using the wrong firmware or am I doing something wrong? I'm not sure. Any suggestions are appreciated. I have USB debugging enabled by the way.
Thanks.
You have to first downgrade to .534 root that firmware then ota update to 257. I used central europe tft and i got ota update.
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Jimvest said:
You have to first downgrade to .534 root that firmware then ota update to 257. I used central europe tft and i got ota update.
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Why thank you! Do you happen to have links? Google is my best friend, but if you have direct links, that would be very helpful.
EDIT: I rooted it now but how do I do an "OTA update" to 257? :s
EDIT2: Found it. Thanks, Google and thank you Jimvest. All good now.
Np =)
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Can someone explain me the process of reverting back to 4.3? I just have a lot of problems with 4.4.2 (touch screen issues and my battery is half as good as it was with 4.3 .290).
What should i do? Just download a 4.3 .290 TFT and flash it with FlashTool? Also i would like to root 4.3 .290?
Help, thanks!
In order to root it, just follow the link in my signature on how to get root on Kitkat, but instead of flashing a pre rooted KK rom, flash a pre rootrd 4.3 rom.
Done,
You can not directly root 4.3
Also, now I have ANSWERED your QUESTION I have asked the mods to move this thread to the QUESTION and ANSWER section
Can you link me where i can download pre rooted 4.3 .290 rom?
It's important to be .290 coz i found it to be the best!
http://bit.ly/1sxQd1t
BTW, I will recommend .136 instead of .290.
eclyptos said:
BTW, I will recommend .136 instead of .290.
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Hmm, i heard ppl had some problems with it so i never updated my Z1 to .136, i went straight from .290 to 4.4.2
nikola1970 said:
Hmm, i heard ppl had some problems with it so i never updated my Z1 to .136, i went straight from .290 to 4.4.2
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Where did you read that? ..lol..
It was .290 with problems, not .136, it's up to you. I have .136 and no problem at all.
I haven't faced any single problem with .290 so i think ill stick with that one, battery life was insane.
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Since Greenify doesn't requires root anymore, i don't need root.
So in order do downgrade i just need to flash 4.3 TFT with FlashTool and that's it?
nikola1970 said:
Since Greenify doesn't requires root anymore, i don't need root.
So in order do downgrade i just need to flash 4.3 TFT with FlashTool and that's it?
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Yes.
Cool, thanks!
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i have xperia sp firmware version is 12.1.A.1.205 i need help to root my phone and i am a begginer
i found a thread describing but for firmware version 12.0.A.2.254 .. will it works for me ?? ty
Search for app called towel root install then open app and follow on screen prompts, when done you install super su from play store, update binary and you have root ? it works with .205 as I just done it after getting phone back from repair
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moogy6610 said:
i have xperia sp firmware version is 12.1.A.1.205 i need help to root my phone and i am a begginer
i found a thread describing but for firmware version 12.0.A.2.254 .. will it works for me ?? ty
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It is extremely wise to search before posting. Please go to this link to accomplish your objective as stated in the OP.
Ive recently bought a Sony Xperia Z C6603, it came with 4.2, and updated to 4.3, a month ago I updated to 4.4.4 kitkat, Id like to know how to root it since I had samsung S2 before it and rooted it, and there are some apps I really miss with root. The problem is that video tutorials and written ones talk about 4.2, so is it the same with kitkat? Also I really like the stock sony look so I dont want to flash a new rom or anything, if its the same, a good video tutorial with links would be great, sorry Im pretty noob with android rooting.
How to root 10.5.1.A.0.283 / 10.5.1.A.0.292
If you have trouble with any of the steps, then post in the thread and I'll try to assist.
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Will this work on android 4.4.4?
StevenWil said:
Will this work on android 4.4.4?
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Yes. That's why I linked you to it!
It's the only way to root 4.4.4 without unlocking your bootloader.
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kingvortex said:
Yes. That's why I linked you to it!
It's the only way to root 4.4.4 without unlocking your bootloader.
Sent from my C6603
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Thanks alot, Ill try it tom and reply with the result