Here is the tip to root your Z1 (4.3) with the easy method. You Z1 must Unlock the Bootloader.
Please Copy All Your Zip Files To SD Card for Flash it with Recovery
Download SuperSU from Here
1.Unlock Bootloader by using Fastboot Command [If You Cannot Do It Then Stop Here]
2.Flash DoomKernel V3 (You can download from Here)
Command :
fastboot flash boot Z1-DooMKernel-v03.img
After flash the DoomKernel V3 please command :
fastboot reboot
It will go to Recovery Mode
Press Volume Up for CWM and Volume Down for TWRP
Flash all your Zip Files including SuperSu-v1.86.zip and then turn offf
3. Flash Your 14.2.A.0.290 Kernel by Using Flashtool (Kernel Only)
Where is Kernel? It's in your Firmware
After finish reboot your phone and enjoy the rooted.
Anything wrong please correct me. And I am welcome for all questions.
Brian Ly Mataba
Yes, seems to easy. You skipped few processes like how instal recovery to install kernel.
eclyptos said:
Yes, seems to easy. You skipped few processes like how instal recovery to install kernel.
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Just flash the Doomkernel it will come with Recovery ^_^
Brianlymtb said:
Just flash the Doomkernel it will come with Recovery ^_^
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Via flashtool in flashmode?
no, in flashtool with fastboot mode
or use fastboot and command window
fastboot flash boot "insert kernel name here"
gregbradley said:
no, in flashtool with fastboot mode
or use fastboot and command window
fastboot flash boot "insert kernel name here"
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Cheers Man, this is confirmed full root without problems on mouting/unmouting?
Brianlymtb said:
Here is the tip to root your Z1 (4.3) with the easy method. You Z1 must Unlock the Bootloader.
Please Copy All Your Zip Files To SD Card for Flash it with Recovery
Download SuperSU from Here
1.Unlock Bootloader by using Fastboot Command [If You Cannot Do It Then Stop Here]
2.Flash DoomKernel V3 (You can download from Here)
Command :
fastboot flash boot Z1-DooMKernel-v03.img
After flash the DoomKernel V3 please command :
fastboot reboot
It will go to Recovery Mode
Press Volume Up for CWM and Volume Down for TWRP
Flash all your Zip Files including SuperSu-v1.86.zip and then turn offf
3. Flash Your 14.2.A.0.290 Kernel by Using Flashtool (Kernel Only)
Where is Kernel? It's in your Firmware
After finish reboot your phone and enjoy the rooted.
Anything wrong please correct me. And I am welcome for all questions.
Brian Ly Mataba
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did you try relocking your bootloader afterwards? can we do that and keep the root?
i did so on my xperia ZR, only problem is phone usually goes into bootloop after relocking of the bootloader, but i made a nandroid backup before the relocking, and after relocking just flashed some rootable fw installed recovery and flashed the nandroid i made before.
eclyptos said:
Cheers Man, this is confirmed full root without problems on mouting/unmouting?
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Yes and no...
You'll have read/write in recovery but only read in OS.
So basically, you'll have fully working root but you'll have to flash MODs or system APKs from recovery.
That shouldn't be problem...
This is (at the moment) best way to root your 4.3 OS
Sent from my Z1
If you have unlocked the bootloader and flashed one of the modified stock kernels from here then you have full root, and can write to system. I have done it several times today.
Kernel issue?
Ok, I followed this to the best of my knowledge but when I tried to flash the kernel.sin it kept giving an error that it's not a boot image... so I flashed the kernel from firmware in flashmode (by using the ftf but excluding everything besides kernel). Root apps work fine to my knowledge now, but am I supposed to be missing recovery now? I've tried installing busybox with no luck and can't get into recovery to install the zip. I'm guessing I did something wrong flashing the kernel in flashmode instead of fastboot. Can you give me advice? Thanks.
Edit: Got it with above post, thanks.
I want to try this now but do i need to back-up my TA before doing this?.using unbranded ftf
gaboh24 said:
I want to try this now but do i need to back-up my TA before doing this?.using unbranded ftf
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You should backup TA and DRM keys but if you are on 4.3 you can't because you need root. You have to downgrade to 4.2.2, root the system, backup everything, update again and follow the steps.
eclyptos said:
You should backup TA and DRM keys but if you are on 4.3 you can't because you need root. You have to downgrade to 4.2.2, root the system, backup everything, update again and follow the steps.
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thanks mate! is your z1 already rooted now?
gaboh24 said:
thanks mate! is your z1 already rooted now?
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I got so amazing battery life so I'm scared to flash it again because from my experience when someting working very well you should not messing up with that. I will follow the steps to root this way only if I will had the opportunity to backup my TA and DRM keys, just in case something go wrong, without have to downgrade to 4.2.2. I do not want to downgrade at all so still undecided what do. I probably will wait and enjoy my phone this holidays and see if in few week coming up something new.
Anyway I still don't know well why I should backup my TA and DRM keys if with 4.3 everything working fine.
eclyptos said:
I got so amazing battery life so I'm scared to flash it again because from my experience when someting working very well you should not messing up with that. I will follow the steps to root this way only if I will had the opportunity to backup my TA and DRM keys, just in case something go wrong, without have to downgrade to 4.2.2. I do not want to downgrade at all so still undecided what do. I probably will wait and enjoy my phone this holidays and see if in few week coming up something new.
Anyway I still don't know well why I should backup my TA and DRM keys if with 4.3 everything working fine.
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hahahahaha! I see! me too still undecided in this..you have a point and maybe I'll just wait more days because I can smell the upcoming stable root for 4.3.. BTW ecplyptos about 20MP and 8MP in iauto, the one that we are talking yesterday, remember?. for me it's not important if our ftf is default in 8MP superior auto..do you have any idea why vodafone ftf superior auto is default in 20MP?.geez!
My phone says no bootloader unlock allowed on service menu.
Question:
Can I still unlock it or no?
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albertobom said:
My phone says no bootloader unlock allowed on service menu.
Question:
Can I still unlock it or no?
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how did that happen?...
albertobom said:
My phone says no bootloader unlock allowed on service menu.
Question:
Can I still unlock it or no?
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No. There is no way.
I'm on Vodafone ES contract... I belive it's locked by the company by default, no?
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eclyptos said:
No. There is no way.
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So no custom firmware for me?
But can I root it? Cause on the previous firmware I could.
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gaboh24 said:
BTW eclyptos about 20MP and 8MP in iauto, the one that we are talking yesterday, remember?. for me it's not important if our ftf is default in 8MP superior auto..do you have any idea why vodafone ftf superior auto is default in 20MP?.geez!
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20mpx in iAuto seem to be worse than expected, this was said from users with that FTF. I also don't care about that but I don't like restricted devices at all and even if the pictures are not good as they should be I will like anyway to have that option, switch between 20 and 8. We don't know yet why Vodafone has that but to me is just a marketing move to be interested more on they stuff.
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albertobom said:
I'm on Vodafone ES contract... I belive it's locked by the company by default, no?
So no custom firmware for me?
But can I root it? Cause on the previous firmware I could.
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Nobody know who locked the phones, Vodafone or Sony, and why, can be for FTF compatibility, restrictions or something else.
Anyway with Locked Bootloader you can install custom rooms, you can install stock kernels, you can root your phone if it's on Android 4.2.2 but on 4.3 the rooting for Locked BL still in developing so you have to wait. The only thing which you can't install on your phone with locked BL is custom kernels. That's all.
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gaboh24 said:
how did that happen?...
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Is not happen, it's was just lock from factory. Happen rarely after updates but I think is not the case.
Related
any one was flashing cyanogenmod 11 on z1?
any guide (how to)?
link: http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=honami
I'm using cm11 on my z1
To install that you need have unlocked bootloader, root
And install recovery
sorry my bad english
bruno_sbrn said:
I'm using cm11 on my z1
To install that you need have unlocked bootloader, root
And install recovery
sorry my bad english
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no problems whit your english, i guess your are from domican republic too, if yes please send me a private message to talk in spanish.
i have a C6906 model, with locked booloader, i think flash with C6906_14.1.G.1.534 ftf, root and install recovery..
what more I need to do?
what about the performance of cm11? worth the effort?
jcmordan said:
no problems whit your english, i guess your are from domican republic too, if yes please send me a private message to talk in spanish.
i have a C6906 model, with locked booloader, i think flash with C6906_14.1.G.1.534 ftf, root and install recovery..
what more I need to do?
what about the performance of cm11? worth the effort?
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you cant install CM11 with a locked bootloader
i recommend you unlock bootloader and install latest DoomKernel (no need to downgrade unless you want to back-up TA which is a must. Also you must be on 4.3 stock first to avoid broken camera issue when unlocking bootloader) then download and flash rom and gapps.
Sorry if some of the stuff is a bit obvious just want to insure you don't brick your device.
RealiableCandy4 said:
you cant install CM11 with a locked bootloader
i recommend you unlock bootloader and install latest DoomKernel (no need to downgrade unless you want to back-up TA which is a must. Also you must be on 4.3 stock first to avoid broken camera issue when unlocking bootloader) then download and flash rom and gapps.
Sorry if some of the stuff is a bit obvious just want to insure you don't brick your device.
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how can i unlock bootloader?
jcmordan said:
no problems whit your english, i guess your are from domican republic too, if yes please send me a private message to talk in spanish.
i have a C6906 model, with locked booloader, i think flash with C6906_14.1.G.1.534 ftf, root and install recovery..
what more I need to do?
what about the performance of cm11? worth the effort?
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No, no, I'm from Brazil, my english and my spanish is bad.
Flash the 14.2.A.0.290 because this not have the camera issue when you unlock the bootloader.
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/19/install-cwmtwrp-recovery-root-sony-xperia-z1-c6903-running-latest-14-2-0-a-290-firmware-how-to-guide/
follow this to root and instal recovey
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Sorry, I did not see that you have the c6906 model, mine is c6903, but in the developement threads have the process to unlock bootloader, root and instal recovey, just search
my phone say
Bootloader unlock allowed: No.
i cant ullock bootloader.
you have to follow this
stoan123 said:
you have to follow this
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If Bootlader Unlock Allowed saying NO it cannot be unlocked so your post is useless. BTW, there is no work around, it's locked permanently.
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But you can get Root or Install Custom Roms, NO Custom Kernels.
eclyptos said:
If Bootlader Unlock Allowed saying NO it cannot be unlocked so your post is useless. BTW, there is no work around, it's locked permanently.
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But you can get Root or Install Custom Roms, NO Custom Kernels.
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No CM?
Yup no cm sums it up pretty good
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jcmordan said:
No CM?
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No.
help getting cm11 on c6903
bruno_sbrn said:
edit -------------------
Sorry, I did not see that you have the c6906 model, mine is c6903, but in the developement threads have the process to unlock bootloader, root and instal recovey, just search
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Any chanse you can give me a noob proof guide with download links and all that stuff to get it on my z1?
Is ur camera still working by the way? Thats a must.
I have installed stock. 136 rom with the bootloader unlocked.
Seartched for the whole rooting proces on Google but I dont understand how it works cause ive seen 1000000 different ways to do it.
Would be verry thankfull!
Send me a pm.
noodlezbeats said:
Any chanse you can give me a noob proof guide with download links and all that stuff to get it on my z1?
Is ur camera still working by the way? Thats a must.
I have installed stock. 136 rom with the bootloader unlocked.
Seartched for the whole rooting proces on Google but I dont understand how it works cause ive seen 1000000 different ways to do it.
Would be verry thankfull!
Send me a pm.
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i searched far and wide for a noobproof guide but couldnt find one end-to-end guide. it's a matter of sourcing different stages and doing it together. after many soft bricks - i worked it out.
ill try my best to make one
1) from what you said above, the only thing you need now is recovery mode - TWRP or CWM
you can get that by flashing DoomKernel's .136 advanced stock kernel - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448613
"v07 (changelog)
[Xperia Z1] DooMKernel v07 {MIRROR}
[ MD5HASH: c3e3beefa08889ef78c311bc3922af00 ]"
use this youtube guide to flash it using fastboot - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Mp7MojuJo
2) download the latest cyanogenmod nightly - http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=honami&type=nightly
transfer the .zip file onto your sd card
3) boot into recovery (by turning off your phone, turning it back on and tapping the up button) and DO A BACKUP - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7815OazAECQ
4) follow the video from 1:18 onwards - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvi0cbMz1V8
end.
yes, the camera issue is fixed.
MAKE SURE YOU BACKUP EVERYTHING
hope this helps.
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
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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
:silly:
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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mrhnet said:
@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?
TechnoSparks said:
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
:silly:
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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
Okay .. So I'm running ver. 14.3.A.0.681 on my Z1 and I want to root it .. I heard of a method in which the phone must be downgraded, then rooted, then reupdated again using flashtool .. But every time I try to downgrade I get stuck in a boot loop .. I have managed to fix the boot loop problem by reflashing the 14.3.A.0.681.ftf
Please guys how can I downgrade without having this problem? And does this rooting method work? If not, what should I do?
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ralph97 said:
Okay .. So I'm running ver. 14.3.A.0.681 on my Z1 and I want to root it .. I heard of a method in which the phone must be downgraded, then rooted, then reupdated again using flashtool .. But every time I try to downgrade I get stuck in a boot loop .. I have managed to fix the boot loop problem by reflashing the 14.3.A.0.681.ftf
Please guys how can I downgrade without having this problem? And does this rooting method work? If not, what should I do?
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Hi ralph97,
Here is what I did (although I was on .257 to start with)
1) Flashed C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Generic from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
2) Install dualrecovery from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
3) Flash SuperSU (via recovery) from here - http://download.chainfire.eu/282/SuperSU/
4) Update to NUTs .681 from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
Each time I flashed an ftf, I cleared everything, so I made a backup (I just copied the stuff such as music, photos etc to my pc)
I hope that this helps.
PS - all cradits to helping me to @gregbradley
Regards,
Alan
If you open the BL there is no need to make all the way back to 534.
You just have to open the BL install a recovery, on the 680 ftf, and then install the supersu.
xneo70 said:
If you open the BL there is no need to make all the way back to 534.
You just have to open the BL install a recovery, on the 680 ftf, and then install the supersu.
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Yes this is true, but you may want to backup your TA partition before unlocking the bootloader and this needs root, so you have to downgrade to .534 anyway.
So, yes technically you can do this, but I DO NOT advise it.
Well, the first time you do it, probably it shoud be done as you say. :laugh:
i also do that...its work..dont need to downgrade..
avveMeetU said:
i also do that...its work..dont need to downgrade..
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I hoped you backed up your TA....
You need root to do it, so it has to be done BEFORE you unlock.
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If you open the BL there is no need to make all the way back to 534.
You just have to open the BL install a recovery, on the 680 ftf, and then install the supersu.
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avveMeetU said:
i also do that...its work..dont need to downgrade..
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Please remind to People the consequences in doing this! Like the Warranty, after Unlock Bootloader, will be Voided and even before that, like @gregbradley already said, Backup TA to not lose DRM Keys. The short way isn't the best all the time.
You do not reupdate by flashtool.
Only with the recovery.
Damn my thread got locked.
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Guys thank you very much, but i went with the safe way and downgraded, then rooted using v root .. but there is still one problem, everytime i try to flash the dual recovery (on cmd), i get:"adb sserver error killing..."
"unable to open daemon"
What should i do??
ralph97 said:
Guys thank you very much, but i went with the safe way and downgraded, then rooted using v root .. but there is still one problem, everytime i try to flash the dual recovery (on cmd), i get:"adb sserver error killing..."
"unable to open daemon"
What should i do??
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Reboot your computer and try again.
Thankss!!
nalab1 said:
Hi ralph97,
Here is what I did (although I was on .257 to start with)
1) Flashed C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Generic from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
2) Install dualrecovery from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
3) Flash SuperSU (via recovery) from here - http://download.chainfire.eu/282/SuperSU/
4) Update to NUTs .681 from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
Each time I flashed an ftf, I cleared everything, so I made a backup (I just copied the stuff such as music, photos etc to my pc)
I hope that this helps.
PS - all cradits to helping me to @gregbradley
Regards,
Alan
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Sorry if I sound stupid(own a samsung GS2, which was rooted within 10 minutes ), but can I flash a rooted rom(like ihackers for e.g.) after I install dualrecovery instead of flashing SuperSu and than updating to NUTs .681? I can live with jellybean a few more months
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Sorry if I sound stupid(own a samsung GS2, which was rooted within 10 minutes ), but can I flash a rooted rom(like ihackers for e.g.) after I install dualrecovery instead of flashing SuperSu and than updating to NUTs .681? I can live with jellybean a few more months
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You still need to flash SuperSU to get full root, but in step 4 just flash the ROM of your choice.
gregbradley said:
You still need to flash SuperSU to get full root, but in step 4 just flash the ROM of your choice.
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I did not that, I flashed .534, Bin4ry, Recovery and then ROM.. Do I not have Full ROOT Now?
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BTW, I installed SuperSU apk instead of flashing .zip, it do not still the same?
Hi there.
I have a UNLOCKED bootloader.
I have downgraded my firmware using Flashtool and enabled USB debugging, used the .bat to install the recovery and used the Chinese windows app to gain root, using an app from the Google Play market I checked and it said I had root.
The phone after installation of recovery rebooted into recovery fine and I flashed the flashable recovery as said in the guides. if I install any rom it will say it's checking the MD5 (or whatever it is) and then displayed "Failed", which will then cause the phone to go into a boot loop and lose root, it's really bugging me.
Any pointers on what may be going wrong?
Thank you
This is the Worst way I ever saw here to gain Root and you really messing with your phone.
1- If you unlocked your bootloader, why are you downgrading?
2- Why do you used a Chinese app to gain Root, which it is? What is the name of that App?
3- Why you dodn't read the instruction of how to gain root? (it's a fact you didn't as you explained wrong steps)
Flash Stock FTF vie Flashtool in Flashmode, then Flash an Advanced Kernel with recovery implemented via Flashtool in Flashmode, then boot into recovery and install a Pre-Rooted latest NUT Rom or any Custom one, follow the instruction to do that.
Done.
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This is the Worst way I ever saw here to gain Root and you really messing with your phone.
1- If you unlocked your bootloader, why are you downgrading?
2- Why do you used a Chinese app to gain Root, which it is? What is the name of that App?
3- Why you dodn't read the instruction of how to gain root? (it's a fact you didn't as you explained wrong steps)
Flash Stock FTF vie Flashtool in Flashmode, then Flash an Advanced Kernel with recovery implemented via Flashtool in Flashmode, then boot into recovery and install a Pre-Rooted latest NUT Rom or any Custom one, follow the instruction to do that.
Done.
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Sorry I was reading the sticky and following that in the General, which suggested using the Chinese app. Please would you suggest me the advanced kernel with recovery? Many thanks
richncl said:
Sorry I was reading the sticky and following that in the General, which suggested using the Chinese app. Please would you suggest me the advanced kernel with recovery? Many thanks
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Flash first .136 FW to clean up and wipe everything, then install this HERE, then you can upgrade to any rom you want.
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..the kernel i posted actually have to be installed via fastboot, you have to install adb drivers first, boot in fastboot and install the Kernel...
No, he should flash a 757 FTF, then flash advanced stock kernel or doom kernel via Fastboot. That's it, you have root.
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No, he should flash a 757 FTF, then flash advanced stock kernel or doom kernel via Fastboot. That's it, you have root.
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Actually there is instructions that saying that Kernel, which I posted, working on .136 only, so I am not sure if will be fine on .757.
If he will use different kernel then yes, he can flash .757 FW and a Doom Kernel, done.
Agreed with this post from @gregbradley, this is a much better way of carrying this out Kudos (Y)
bhavinpatel95 said:
Agreed with this post from @gregbradley, this is a much better way of carrying this out Kudos (Y)
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ReallY?
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ReallY?
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Yes, he will enjoy the Kit Kat flavour and have a sweet kernel if he installs Doom Kernel
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Yes, he will enjoy the Kit Kat flavour and have a sweet kernel if he installs Doom Kernel
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Are you sure?
Yes, pretty sure
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Hello XDA forums, i've recently bought a Sony Xperia Z1 (C6906) and it has android KitKat 4.4.2, i'm not sure about the exact version tough, update center says that it's the most recent version. Now I have a couple questions,
1) First of all, I want to root my device and my former experiances on Android was on my Galaxy S4, which i could simply use Odin to do most stuff. From what I understood, that option is not possible, at least when my phone is just, stock. How can I root this stock phone easily?
2) And also I've heard that I had to downgrade the device in order to be able to root it. I don't want to downgrade, especially to 4.3, can't I just root in the current firmware?
3) Is bootloader a dangerous thing to mess with? Some say if I don't take backup of TA, I may hard-brick the device. Is that true? And is it an easy thing to do? To backup TA, do I have to root?
4) Also how can I install CWM to my device. I also want to install CWM on my device.
Thanks..
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Hello XDA forums, i've recently bought a Sony Xperia Z1 (C6906) and it has android KitKat 4.4.2, i'm not sure about the exact version tough, update center says that it's the most recent version. Now I have a couple questions,
1) First of all, I want to root my device and my former experiances on Android was on my Galaxy S4, which i could simply use Odin to do most stuff. From what I understood, that option is not possible, at least when my phone is just, stock. How can I root this stock phone easily?
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Follow the NUMEROUS instructions already posted. There are some in my signature
2) And also I've heard that I had to downgrade the device in order to be able to root it. I don't want to downgrade, especially to 4.3, can't I just root in the current firmware?
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No, that's why every guide says to downgrade
3) Is bootloader a dangerous thing to mess with? Some say if I don't take backup of TA, I may hard-brick the device. Is that true? And is it an easy thing to do? To backup TA, do I have to root?
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Yes, messing with the bootloader can lead to a hard brick, yes you need root to backup the TA
4) Also how can I install CWM to my device. I also want to install CWM on my device.
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Follow the link in my signature to get that done
ro xl123 said:
Hello XDA forums, i've recently bought a Sony Xperia Z1 (C6906) and it has android KitKat 4.4.2, i'm not sure about the exact version tough, update center says that it's the most recent version. Now I have a couple questions,
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The answare are spread over here, why do not take some more time to read?
ro xl123 said:
1) First of all, I want to root my device and my former experiances on Android was on my Galaxy S4, which i could simply use Odin to do most stuff. From what I understood, that option is not possible, at least when my phone is just, stock. How can I root this stock phone easily?
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To root your Z1 (C6906) you have to downgrade to .534 Firmware, Install DualRecovery, Ungrade to Pre-Rooted Kitkat by NUT.
ro xl123 said:
2) And also I've heard that I had to downgrade the device in order to be able to root it. I don't want to downgrade, especially to 4.3, can't I just root in the current firmware?
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No way! You have to downgrade then upgrade to pre-rooted version.
ro xl123 said:
3) Is bootloader a dangerous thing to mess with? Some say if I don't take backup of TA, I may hard-brick the device. Is that true? And is it an easy thing to do? To backup TA, do I have to root?
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Is not dangerous. You brick phones just doing mistakes. You don't have to Unlock Bootloader to gain Root. So skip this part.
ro xl123 said:
4) Also how can I install CWM to my device. I also want to install CWM on my device.
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Download the lates DualRecovery for Z1 which have CWM, Philz and TWRP Recovery, all 3 in one. Just run the application from PC and install to phone, but you have to be on .534 FW.
Start reading here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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@gregbradley ..LOL..
Thanks all. Thank you for your help.
eclyptos said:
The answare are spread over here, why do not take some more time to read?
To root your Z1 (C6906) you have to downgrade to .534 Firmware, Install DualRecovery, Ungrade to Pre-Rooted Kitkat by NUT.
No way! You have to downgrade then upgrade to pre-rooted version.
Is not dangerous. You brick phones just doing mistakes. You don't have to Unlock Bootloader to gain Root. So skip this part.
Download the lates DualRecovery for Z1 which have CWM, Philz and TWRP Recovery, all 3 in one. Just run the application from PC and install to phone, but you have to be on .534 FW.
Start reading here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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@gregbradley ..LOL..
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The firmware on this link is the same version as mine. What would happen if I simply flash this on my device?
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
ro xl123 said:
The firmware on this link is the same version as mine. What would happen if I simply flash this on my device?
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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Nothing, because you cannot flash it as you do not have a recovery yet///
Please follow the instructions in my signature, they are correct
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Nothing, because you cannot flash it as you do not have a recovery yet///
Please follow the instructions in my signature, they are correct
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So what is usb flash mode then?
when asked to enter flashmode hold the volume down button on your (Turned off) phone and attach the usb cable
ro xl123 said:
The firmware on this link is the same version as mine. What would happen if I simply flash this on my device?
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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This is why the people get confused. Downgrade to .534 first, then install DualRecovery, then follow the Instruction from that link to get to your Firmware Rooted.
I think @[NUT] should add this steps on his threads for people like you who start from not rooted .681, .757 and so on.
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This is why the people get confused. Downgrade to .534 first, then install DualRecovery, then follow the Instruction from that link to get to your Firmware Rooted.
I think @[NUT] should add this steps on his threads for people like you who start from not rooted .681, .757 and so on.
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Well, I tought Sony would be just like Samsung, after all they are both androids is what I tought. Well, it's diffrent :/ Anyways I got to make sure about the things I do, because they may end up as bad things such as brick or etc.
I got it now, it's almost done.
Back in S4, all I had to do was to take the phone into Odin mode, then flash tar.md5's via odin, and it was all over, I installed cwm and rooted without downgrading and so. I feel sad that Xperia wasn't like. Well it's a great phone tough..
thanks alot everybody!
ro xl123 said:
Well, I tought Sony would be just like Samsung, after all they are both androids is what I tought. Well, it's diffrent :/ Anyways I got to make sure about the things I do, because they may end up as bad things such as brick or etc.
I got it now, it's almost done.
Back in S4, all I had to do was to take the phone into Odin mode, then flash tar.md5's via odin, and it was all over, I installed cwm and rooted without downgrading and so. I feel sad that Xperia wasn't like. Well it's a great phone tough..
thanks alot everybody!
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It's very easy to Root the Z1, if I will had a chance in 5 minutes all will be done and the pain gone.
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It's very easy to Root the Z1, if I will had a chance in 5 minutes all will be done and the pain gone.
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Well, yeah but the downgrading part kind of sucks. Anyways, after installung recovery, it's all easy
ro xl123 said:
Well, yeah but the downgrading part kind of sucks. Anyways, after installung recovery, it's all easy
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Just put the .534 FW in Flashtool Folder and flash it. Then connect to PC and use the Installer to install Dual recovery...the rest you know...
BTW, wipe everything any time you flash anything (Data, Appslog, Cache) to execute a clean installation. Yes, you will lose your data, but better be safe instead have issues later.
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Just put the .534 FW in Flashtool Folder and flash it. Then connect to PC and use the Installer to install Dual recovery...the rest you know...
BTW, wipe everything any time you flash anything (Data, Appslog, Cache) to execute a clean installation. Yes, you will lose your data, but better be safe instead have issues later.
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So, having root and recovery without unlocking bootloader in version .757 OFW is not possible? The thing is, I don't really want to unlock the bootloader, but i really want to have root privilleges, recovery mod is optional tough, i tought i could root easily with using CWM. So what I want is not possible?
ro xl123 said:
So, having root and recovery without unlocking bootloader in version .757 OFW is not possible? The thing is, I don't really want to unlock the bootloader, but i really want to have root privilleges, recovery mod is optional tough, i tought i could root easily with using CWM. So what I want is not possible?
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So you just telling me that you did not understood a single word from what we already told you, great!
Follow the 3 steps provided by @gregbradley
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So you just telling me that you did not understood a single word from what we already told you, great!
Follow the 3 steps provided by @gregbradley
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No, I understood but kinda didn't wanted to.. :/
I already downgraded, rooted and installed recovery. Then I updated to stock rom 757 back, thinking that I could simply root using recovery. Anyways, after I updated, I couldn't get in to recovery mode, because the one I installed was without unlocking bootloader, I simply installed firmware based recovery. I don't really think about unlocking bootloader, the TA codes and stuff kinda scares me.. I did took backup of my TA tough. I just need to have root in OFW Kitkat. I can do without recovery (which i can't install because of bootloader). But root is essential. :/
ro xl123 said:
No, I understood but kinda didn't wanted to.. :/
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You did NOT.
Downgrade, install DualRecovery, upgrade with the Pre-Rooted .757 using the method for LOCKED Bootloader by NUT here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
Start from the line How to update to 14.3.A.0.757:
DONE.
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You did NOT.
Downgrade, install DualRecovery, upgrade with the Pre-Rooted .757 using the method for LOCKED Bootloader by NUT here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
Start from the line How to update to 14.3.A.0.757:
DONE.
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OHHHHHHH... I'm so sorry, really. Now I understood it. Thanks alot man.. !! I love you :laugh:
ro xl123 said:
I love you :laugh:
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I love you too.