How can I root my xz 4.3? (give me easy way)
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1. Unlock your bootloader.
2. Flash DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel.
3. Flash a superuser zip.
There is currently no way to root with a locked bootloader.
Also, questions belong in the q&a section, not general.
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Downgrade to .67 , and root
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There is no way to root Straight from 4.3 yet..
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There is no way to root Straight from 4.3 yet..
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what about "survival mode" of superSU? can it hold the root permission from .67 to this new one?
Survival mode?.. Did u mean Ota keeper? Or how its called..
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Survival mode?.. Did u mean Ota keeper? Or how its called..
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well, in superSU menu, its name is survival mode...which says it will try to keep root permission EVEN in ota. so I guess it's not ONLY for ota.
It won't help when flashing with Flashtool as /system is wiped, so the backup the survival mode makes is wiped also. I've tried before.
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It won't help when flashing with Flashtool as /system is wiped, so the backup the survival mode makes is wiped also. I've tried before.
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thanks for info. So, it looks like I have no choice but unlocking the bootloader...
oh wait, what about pre-rooted stock roms that are available in xda? is there any available for this new firmware?
arash74 said:
thanks for info. So, it looks like I have no choice but unlocking the bootloader...
oh wait, what about pre-rooted stock roms that are available in xda? is there any available for this new firmware?
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Yes here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583333
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
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arash74 said:
thanks for info. So, it looks like I have no choice but unlocking the bootloader...
oh wait, what about pre-rooted stock roms that are available in xda? is there any available for this new firmware?
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I'm using 4.3 with locked bootloader. Do not miss lead people.
You just need a rooted device with recovery option.
There are at least two topic for this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583333
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
eryen said:
I'm using 4.3 with locked bootloader. Do not miss lead people.
You just need a rooted device with recovery option.
There are at least two topic for this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583333
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
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Nobody is misleading anybody. There is no way to root with a locked bootloader after you have already flashed 4.3.
Flashing a prerooted rom from a previous, already rooted rom with recovery is a different matter and is not what the original question in the OP is asking.
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Unlocking bootloader means, wipe all user data, that means more and more trouble to configure al settings and applications.
Just root your older firmware, install dual recovery, and install stock cwm firmware as mentioned in other topics.
Thats all, you have proper rooted and updated versions.
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Unlocking bootloader means, wipe all user data, that means more and more trouble to configure al settings and applications.
Just root your older firmware, install dual recovery, and install stock cwm firmware as mentioned in other topics.
Thats all, you have proper rooted and updated versions.
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The OP is obviously on 4.3 already.
Downgrading to an older firmware usually requires that you wipe /data anyway.
The OP didn't ask how to upgrade and keep root. They asked how to root 4.3, therefore my original post is currently the only correct answer to the question in the first post.
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So, lets make a conclusion here.
1- if you have already upgraded to 4.3 you have 2 choices; unlock bootloader and use doomlord kernel, OR downgrade to 4.2.2 and go to part 2.
2- if you have not upgraded to 4.3 yet, you can use a pre-rooted stock 4.3 rom (link of them can be found in this thread) and flash it using recovery and flashtool.
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If you haven't upgraded, there's a third option. Backing up of the TA partition, flashing new firmware either from ftf, Seus or PCC and then unlocking bootloader, temporarily flashing custom kernel, rooting, flashing stock kernel again and relocking bootloader via TA partition restore.
Takes more time, but its the cleanest way to have 4.3 with root I think.
silencer51 said:
If you haven't upgraded, there's a third option. Backing up of the TA partition, flashing new firmware either from ftf, Seus or PCC and then unlocking bootloader, temporarily flashing custom kernel, rooting, flashing stock kernel again and relocking bootloader via TA partition restore.
Takes more time, but its the cleanest way to have 4.3 with root I think.
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Or you can wait for OTA release and turn on survival mode of superSU. As SuperSU says, it's NOT guaranteed that root permission will be kept. But if you have patience to wait for OTA release, it worth trying.
NetSkill said:
Yes here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583333
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565850
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He was after a pre-rooted rom but you sent him links to roms that need root to install.
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Installing any pre rooted rom requires a recovery which means the user has to have had a rooted device in the first place with a recovery installed. Even if root is lost and a recovery exists a pre rooted rom can be flashed. The links provided above are perfectly fine.
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You have 2 options
A . stay away from boot loader (0 Risk):
1- backup your SD data & All SD contents to your computer ( I Think it is not that hard)
2-Flash 4.2.2 with flash tool
3-Root on locked boot loader follow instructions here
4- Install Dual Recovery follow HERE
5- Install 4.3 Pre-rooted from here
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Option B.(not recommended if you have not enough experience )
1-Back TA (boot loader ) Here
2-Unlock boot loader Here
3- Root using this method HERE
4-Flash 4.3 pure stock Kernel (Kernel only )
5- Restore your TA (lock boot loader again with all benefits )
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Hello,
I've got new Xperia Z with 10.4.B.0.569 firmware on it. I can't find solution to root device with locked bootloader. I can unlock bootloader then root phone, but first I would like to backup TA partition, but I can't backup this partition because phone must be rooted first! I can't flash custom recovery too because of locked bootloader.
Is any solution for this problem? Thanks for any advice!
If you want to backup your TA partition, you will have to downgrade to 4.2.2 and root.
There is currently no way to root 569 after you have flashed it without unlocking your bootloader.
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Thank You for advice. Is there any difference between downgrade firmware and flashing other firmware using flashtool? I mean can I download stock, previous firmware, flash it using flashtool on device with locked bootloader?
Yes, use Flashtool to flash an earlier firmware.
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Thank You, everything works fine, topic can be closed.
Hi everyone,
I have Sony Xperia Z C6603 with 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware
I am new to this and I want to do:-
1.Root my device to backup the DRM keys using Backup TA
2.Then, unlock bootloader
3.Install CWM(maybe)
Any help will be appreciated.
You will have to downgrade to root and backup DRM keys.
More info and detailed instructions - How to root 4.3.
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Will I lose my data if I downgrade it?
You will probably have to wipe data when you downgrade, as sometimes the phone bootloops if data isn't wiped. You can try without wiping, but you may end up wiping.
Personal data and the internal SD card are wiped when unlocking the bootloader in any case.
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Alright, thanks for the infos.
Wish me luck :good:
kingvortex said:
You will probably have to wipe data when you downgrade, as sometimes the phone bootloops if data isn't wiped. You can try without wiping, but you may end up wiping.
Personal data and the internal SD card are wiped when unlocking the bootloader in any case.
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I backed up all my data using PC companion, can I restore it back after rooted my phone and with locked bootloader?
I'm not sure, as I never used the backup feature of the PC Companion. I use Titanium Backup personally.
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I'm not sure, as I never used the backup feature of the PC Companion. I use Titanium Backup personally.
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Aw. but anyways, I did backup in several ways, copy-paste, google sync, and ultimate backup.
chunweng428 said:
Hi everyone,
I have Sony Xperia Z C6603 with 10.4.1.B.0.101 firmware
I am new to this and I want to do:-
1.Root my device to backup the DRM keys using Backup TA
2.Then, unlock bootloader
3.Install CWM(maybe)
Any help will be appreciated.
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well actually you want to unlock bootloader for installing 4.4 ROM /Custom Kernels ?
If you only want to root,you will just need to download the Android 4.2.2 firmware 10.3.1.A.2.67 for C6603,then flash it using flashtool ( make sure you backed up all your apps using built-in Backup & restore app & save it in microSD card)
Next root it using DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit,that's all.
You can choose to install CWM / TWRP / XZDualRecovery
Then you can only download the pre-rooted Android 4.3 ROM
For me i'm using XZDualRecovery with eXistenZUltra ROM :laugh:
Hope you understand
Ben Ling said:
well actually you want to unlock bootloader for installing 4.4 ROM /Custom Kernels ?
If you only want to root,you will just need to download the Android 4.2.2 firmware 10.3.1.A.2.67 for C6603,then flash it using flashtool ( make sure you backed up all your apps using built-in Backup & restore app & save it in microSD card)
Next root it using DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit,that's all.
You can choose to install CWM / TWRP / XZDualRecovery
Then you can only download the pre-rooted Android 4.3 ROM
For me i'm using XZDualRecovery with eXistenZUltra ROM :laugh:
Hope you understand
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I followed this two threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/stock-update-to-10-4-b-0-569-t2565850
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/stock-update-to-10-4-1-b-0-101-t2643898
Now I have rooted phone with the latest 4.3 and also XZDualRecovery.
I am happy with the stock rom and kernel now so I skipped unlocking bootloader. Or maybe I will consider eXistenZUltra rom, seems awesome.
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Hello community,
this is my first post here so i hope, i do it right
Please excuse my english, it is not perfect.
I have a xperia z with Android 4.2.2 (10.3.A.0.423) . The bootloader is unlocked, cwm/twrp dualboot is installed, also the doomlord customkernel v19 is in use, root-access is available.
Is it possible to update to official stock firmware 4.3 (10.4.1.B.0.101) using the PC-Companion without bricking my phone? Root-Access and cwm and so on would be lost as i assume. This would be ok for me.
I really would like to do it that way. I think, as an alternative, i could flash the 4.3 stock rom using cwm? Going this way, will my data and all settings be lost?
Updating via OTA is not a good idea i think.
Thanks for advise
Greetings
ShellingFord
Well, you cannot update via PC companion, Sony Update Service or OTA, as your bootloader is unlocked.
So, that leaves updating via Flashtool or flashing a prerooted rom from the development section.
The cleanest way would be via Flashtool, then simply flash a custom kernel again and root.
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And if im going to flash the stock-kernel which belongs my current firmware and then relock the bootloader?
If the bootloader is relocked, i can't flash a kernel or something else anymore right?
EDIT: If I decide to flash a rom will my data be lost or is it like im doing an normal update?
Is it possible to go back to stock with everything?
So much questions Sorry, I don't know that much, please help
Can anyone help?
Yes, if you relock the bootloader, you should be able to update via the normal methods (at least via PC companion, unsure about OTA). A locked bootloader means you cannot use custom kernels.
If you flash with Flashtool, you can choose not to wipe your data.
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Yes, if you relock the bootloader, you should be able to update via the normal methods (at least via PC companion, unsure about OTA). A locked bootloader means you cannot use custom kernels.
If you flash with Flashtool, you can choose not to wipe your data.
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I assume, it would be the best to flash the original kernel before i lock the bootloader?
After relocking the bootloader and installing the update via PC-Companion, will the kernel be the "original" kernel and will cwm/twrp be still there or not?
Yes, flash a stock kernel before locking the bootloader. If you don't, you will soft brick your phone.
After updating, you will have a stock kernel and your custom recovery will be gone as well as root.
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Thanks for the help so far. :good: I will try it and keep you informed.
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Thanks for the help so far. :good: I will try it and keep you informed.
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So everything worked fine. I relocked the bootloader via flashtool and installed the firmware using PC-Companion. My Xperia Z is now totally "stocked"
Thank you very much for your help
You're welcome. Glad to help.
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Ok, it's not like I didn't had search how to do it, it's just that so far my search has been very frustrating.
First, my phone has stock rom, v. 12.1.A.1.201 with JB 4.3. And I just want to flash a stock rom (maybe a little tweak to make it smooth and faster) + root.
So I searched (maybe not too good) how to do it, and I found this: to install any rom, you need to have an unlocked bootloader, so far so good, but then when you search on how to unlock it, surprise! you need to be root to backup drm keys ... Ok then, I tried another aproach, maybe flashing from custom recovery, but then again to install a custom recovery you need to be rooted ... back to the begining.
So if anyone can enlighten on how to fulfill my very reasonable request, I would be sooo happy.
No need to unlock bootloader in order to flash stock based ROMs or for rooting. But for flashing custom kernels/ROMs that need a custom kernel, unlocked BL is a must.
There are many guides. Check through this index.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618222
It's sticky btw
Basically you have to (because you're locked BL),
1. Downgrade to 4.1.2
2. Root with DoomLord method.
3. Install recovery.
4. Flash a pre-rooted 4.3 ROM (.201) through recovery. Flash SuperSU update at the same time. Shutdown phone (NOT reboot).
5. Flash stock 4.3 kernel (.201) via flashtool.
6. Done. On rooted .201. Then install a recovery (because previous recovery got erased with ROM flashing).
#Details in guides. Good one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727143
**Optional: Do a TA partition backup and keep it safe. Someday you can unlock the BL
You can follow mrhnet's post that helped me solve my dilemma! You can downgrade your phone, exploit root, flash recovery, flash SuperSU and then backup TA. Once TA backed up, the freedom is finally yours!
Here's a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51005416&postcount=10
Can someone please help me..
I have an Xperia SP currently running 4.1.2 rooted, bootloader locked.
My aim is to upgrade to 4.3.3 and root, for which i will have to unlock the bootloader. To do so I need a TA partition backup , for which again, root is required.
So, my question is that is it okay if I take a TA Backup now [in 4.1.2] and then upgrade OTA and unlock bootloader, root and then restore the 4.1.2 TA backup onto 4.3.3 in order to restore DRM keys and Relock the bootloader?
Has anyone done this?
is it safe?
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Why don't you install a recovery and after that flash a pre-rooted 201???
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Vforvanadium said:
Can someone please help me..
I have an Xperia SP currently running 4.1.2 rooted, bootloader locked.
My aim is to upgrade to 4.3.3 and root, for which i will have to unlock the bootloader. To do so I need a TA partition backup , for which again, root is required.
So, my question is that is it okay if I take a TA Backup now [in 4.1.2] and then upgrade OTA and unlock bootloader, root and then restore the 4.1.2 TA backup onto 4.3.3 in order to restore DRM keys and Relock the bootloader?
Has anyone done this?
is it safe?
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You don't have to unlock bootloader. You can flash a prerooted rom with built in 201 stock kernel
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Nanostray said:
You don't have to unlock bootloader. You can flash a prerooted rom with built in 201 stock kernel
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How ? Link please.
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How ? Link please.
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Just go to the Android development section, and you'll find plenty. You can also choose to flash a stock based rom. I went from 254 to existenz 3.3.0 (which is 201)
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For downgrading see my tutorial in link below (flashing with flashtool)
For rooting that 4.1.2 see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440375
and for CWM installation see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
I'd love to see you guys use search a bit more! This question has been asked a lot
So, I'm on Central Europe 1 4.4.2, with doomlord kernel and root. I have a backup of my TA partition before unlocking bootloader.
I want to update to Central Europe 1 4.4.4, using the flashable zip that was posted and the stripped ftf.
Should I flash the stock kernel from FTF 4.4.2, restore my TA partition backup and update? Or update to 4.4.4, and after that restore my TA?
What are the bricking risks? Should I wipe everything? :crying: SO MANY DOUBTS
Why relock?
Just update by flashing the file
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Why relock?
Just update by flashing the file
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Word is x-reality and possible BIONZ are not working on 4.4.4....
dedei said:
Word is x-reality and possible BIONZ are not working on 4.4.4....
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I have never noticed a difference.
Just update and then restore TA
dedei said:
So, I'm on Central Europe 1 4.4.2, with doomlord kernel and root. I have a backup of my TA partition before unlocking bootloader.
I want to update to Central Europe 1 4.4.4, using the flashable zip that was posted and the stripped ftf.
Should I flash the stock kernel from FTF 4.4.2, restore my TA partition backup and update? Or update to 4.4.4, and after that restore my TA?
What are the bricking risks? Should I wipe everything? :crying: SO MANY DOUBTS
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If you want to go to totally "out of the box" device and have OTA update info and few other things you just said then yeah...
First flash ftf and stick kernel and then relock bootloader...
If you restore TA and leave custom kernel you could have serious problems...
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If you restore TA and leave custom kernel you could have serious problems...
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No, there is no serious problem at all, you just need to flash a stock kernel via flashtool (In a stripped FTF or a full FTF) or via fastboot if you have the kernel.elf
So everything went smooth! Now i'm on 4.4.4 with root and locked bootloader BUT x-reality is not working LMAO. I'll try to install it now.
Edit: yep, it's definitely not working. I relocked bootloader for nothing! haha
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No, there is no serious problem at all, you just need to flash a stock kernel via flashtool (In a stripped FTF or a full FTF) or via fastboot if you have the kernel.elf
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Exactly what I said..
You have to flash stock kernel - there are many guys who relock bootloader on custom kernel - xda us full of stories like that..
They have toy now instead of expensive device..
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No, it's very easy to fix, just flash a stock kernel after relocking the bootloader, it does not brick the phone relocking in a custom kernel, it just gives you a boot loop which is easily fixable
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