Hi, i have a C6943 and i just can't root it to do a TA backup. I was on 4.3 and tried to root with kingo root and then with vroot. Both failed. Downgraded to 4.2.2 and tried again. Both failed again. And i can't install 360root
What should i do? I don't want to unlock bootloader before backing up TA...
ffp. said:
Hi, i have a C6943 and i just can't root it to do a TA backup. I was on 4.3 and tried to root with kingo root and then with vroot. Both failed. Downgraded to 4.2.2 and tried again. Both failed again. And i can't install 360root
What should i do? I don't want to unlock bootloader before backing up TA...
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You don't need a TA Backup on 4.3 (.290) and applications like Kingo, Vroot etc. will only work for 4.2 (cant remember the number, i think it's .527)
AntiDroid said:
You don't need a TA Backup on 4.3 (.290) and applications like Kingo, Vroot etc. will only work for 4.2 (cant remember the number, i think it's .527)
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He need a Ta backup in general!
Try vroot on. 534. 257 is unrootable.
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where can i find .534 ftf? My phone is C6943 and i only found .257 and .290
AntiDroid said:
You don't need a TA Backup on 4.3 (.290) and applications like Kingo, Vroot etc. will only work for 4.2 (cant remember the number, i think it's .527)
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Don't do that mate.
If he did thid what you just said he would lose his TA and that's not good.
If you aren't sure, please, don't answer.
Sony fixed camera issues on 4.3 but that doesn't mean that you don't need to backup TA partition!!!
How could you relock bootloader if you need it without TAs?
Sent from my Z1
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ffp. said:
where can i find .534 ftf? My phone is C6943 and i only found .257 and .290
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Google it...
You have mega collection but I doubt there's firmwares for 6943.
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funky0308 said:
Sony fixed camera issues on 4.3 but that doesn't mean that you don't need to backup TA partition!!!
How could you relock bootloader if you need it without TAs?
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I know but why should u relock it ? :S
AntiDroid said:
I know but why should u relock it ? :S
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You don't have to relock it but some guys want back X-Reality and few Sony apk, OTA update or just need to use their warranty - that's why tou need TA backup.
If you send unlocked device with custom kernel to Sony they'll refuse ti repair or replace device...
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funky0308 said:
You don't have to relock it but some guys want back X-Reality and few Sony apk, OTA update or just need to use their warranty
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true, i was concentrated on the camera
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Hello..I just had my Xperia Z1 updated to the latest firmware 14.1.G.2.257 and tried over and over to root it using vRoot, 360root and Kingo root but with all the result is "Root failed"!!.can anyone help me to root my device on this firmware? Thanks
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You cannot root this firmware
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If you have read the numerous threads before updating, you'll find out that the old methods no longer work as Sony closed the root exploit in the new update.
The "longer" way of rooting the 257 firmware can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440408
today 360root was updated.
dunno if it added support ?
cocchiararo said:
today 360root was updated.
dunno if it added support ?
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i just tried, it didn't work............my z1 come with 257, cann't root now...........
hikarumk2 said:
i just tried, it didn't work............my z1 come with 257, cann't root now...........
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What Android version do you have? What model number is your phone?
This thread is super old... Only .534 can be rooted, then you can OTA update to .257
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TagEHeuer said:
What Android version do you have? What model number is your phone?
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mine is sony z1 running 4.2.2(257), the problem is sony OTAing the newest version 290, so i couldn't downgreat to the old version than ota update to 257
hikarumk2 said:
mine is sony z1 running 4.2.2(257), the problem is sony OTAing the newest version 290, so i couldn't downgreat to the old version than ota update to 257
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Downgrade to .534, root and then upgrade OTA.
Download the file here: https://mega.co.nz/#!K1QD1bSK!JkgNvz3Tqb6lq4brVUEyZGraOjMQuTuzn8IaEFhQhUI (ftf file for .534 firmware)
Use flashtool to downgrade it ( untick wipe data/cache/appslogs )
Then root it with vroot or something else.
Then it will prompt you to download .257, doing do it OTA not through your PC
TagEHeuer said:
Downgrade to .534, root and then upgrade OTA.
Download the file here: (ftf file for .534 firmware)
Use flashtool to downgrade it ( untick wipe data/cache/appslogs )
Then root it with vroot or something else.
Then it will prompt you to download .257, doing do it OTA not through your PC
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sony is telling me to update to .290 now, will it tell me to update to .257 after i downgraded to .534? or keep telling me update to .290?
hikarumk2 said:
sony is telling me to update to .290 now, will it tell me to update to .257 after i downgraded to .534? or keep telling me update to .290?
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It will tell you to update to 290.
However, if your bootloader is unlock-able, backup TA partition then unlock it, then install a recovery and flash Supersu flashable zip, then flash stock kernel and then restore TA partition.
Regards,
~J2C
by than 4.4 is out..
Gettin abit confused now with all this root, bootloader, 4.3 stuff.
am still on 257 (rooted), i have the 4.3 OTA notice but i know if i update ill lose root (maybe partial root). ive heard that 4.3 can be rooted but requires unlocking the bootloader. when i go into the service menu it says: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO.
does this mean its not possible for me to root 4.3 at the moment.
if not then whats the limitation on Partial root, i dont do anything particular advance with root, just get certian apps (greenify, ad-away, autohide softkeys) can these apps still function properly on Partial root?
sorry i know these questions have been asked elsewhere but its pain trying to look through the many many threads or looking through about 60 pages on 1 thread.
Tonian1878 said:
Gettin abit confused now with all this root, bootloader, 4.3 stuff.
am still on 257 (rooted), i have the 4.3 OTA notice but i know if i update ill lose root (maybe partial root). ive heard that 4.3 can be rooted but requires unlocking the bootloader. when i go into the service menu it says: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO.
does this mean its not possible for me to root 4.3 at the moment.
if not then whats the limitation on Partial root, i dont do anything particular advance with root, just get certian apps (greenify, ad-away, autohide softkeys) can these apps still function properly on Partial root?
sorry i know these questions have been asked elsewhere but its pain trying to look through the many many threads or looking through about 60 pages on 1 thread.
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Bootloader unlock allowed: NO means you can't unlock bootloader.
Partial root doesn't allow you to edit anything in the /system or in the root /.
Anything that edits system won't work (Probably autohide softkeys probably won't work. But it might work if you installed it before updating).
Regards,
~J2C
Just2Cause said:
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO means you can't unlock bootloader.
Partial root doesn't allow you to edit anything in the /system or in the root /.
Anything that edits system won't work (Probably autohide softkeys probably won't work. But it might work if you installed it before updating).
Regards,
~J2C
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cool. Thanks.
so is the no hack to force bootloader to unlock?
sorry if some questions seem stupid. was an iOS person until i got the z1. use to think jailbreaking was a nightmare but its a blessing in comparison to rooting Android or more specifically the z1.
Tonian1878 said:
so is the no hack to force bootloader to unlock?
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Not yet. That may be ways out though, if it's ever possible.
Just2Cause said:
It will tell you to update to 290.
However, if your bootloader is unlock-able, backup TA partition then unlock it, then install a recovery and flash Supersu flashable zip, then flash stock kernel and then restore TA partition.
Regards,
~J2C
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oh, someone said that to do backup TA i have to root first, is that true?
Yes.
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hikarumk2 said:
oh, someone said that to do backup TA i have to root first, is that true?
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Yes, and the solution is simple, flash stock 534 and root it with kingo root or vroot or whatever way you may want to use. Then backup TA easily.
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~J2C
I have C6903
Build 14.2.A.1.136
when rooting it goes to the screen where it reset my data and it ends and vroot shows error, can anyone direct me to the corrected way? Thanks
there is solution for ROOT my 4.3 firmware already flashed, without return to .534 ??
Yes, flash pre rooted fw.
Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka
gioiellino said:
there is solution for ROOT my 4.3 firmware already flashed, without return to .534 ??
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I went back to 1.534 from 4.3 and lost my IMEI ;/ and ability to connect to mobile network.
paniczklos said:
I went back to 1.534 from 4.3 and lost my IMEI ;/ and ability to connect to mobile network.
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BIG PROBLEM !! so we can wait for one update app as kingo, vroot to root 4.3.
or a pre rooted firmware ftf.
BOOTLOADER: now that isnt a problem unloock it, is possible root the firmware unlocking bootloader and install a recovery ??
gioiellino said:
BIG PROBLEM !! so we can wait for one update app as kingo, vroot to root 4.3.
or a pre rooted firmware ftf.
BOOTLOADER: now that isnt a problem unloock it, is possible root the firmware unlocking bootloader and install a recovery ??
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Problem is when you unlock bootloader all data is whiped, and without root you cant make a backup like with titanium backup, so even if they find a root for unlocked bootloader you will loose all data...
So the best would be if they could find a root with locked bootloader, then you could backup all stuff then unlock bootloader
mackann said:
Problem is when you unlock bootloader all data is whiped, and without root you cant make a backup like with titanium backup, so even if they find a root for unlocked bootloader you will loose all data...
So the best would be if they could find a root with locked bootloader, then you could backup all stuff then unlock bootloader
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what happen if i flash this "C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf" over my 4.3 ????
source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
gioiellino said:
what happen if i flash this "C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf" over my 4.3 ????
source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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Nothing that would gain you root access.
The only ways to get root are:
* Preserving root from older installations.
* Install recovery and flash SuperSU zip (requires unlocked BL).
* Find an exploit for Android 4.3 that allows you to gain a root shell.
* Flash a custom FTF, not sure if that's possible on a locked BL.
MohammadAG said:
* Flash a custom FTF, not sure if that's possible on a locked BL.
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It isn't, the FTF that gain root access have a kernel.sin with ro.secure=0 instead of ro.secure=1
Because the kernel has been changed it needs an unlocked bootloader to flash.
Its basically the same as installing a custom kernel.
gregbradley said:
It isn't, the FTF that gain root access have a kernel.sin with ro.secure=0 instead of ro.secure=1
Because the kernel has been changed it needs an unlocked bootloader to flash.
Its basically the same as installing a custom kernel.
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Ok, so I have rooted 1.534, what to do to update to 4.3 and keep the root ? (without using OTA - because I've lost my IMEI ;p)
paniczklos said:
Ok, so I have rooted 1.534, what to do to update to 4.3 and keep the root ? (without using OTA - because I've lost my IMEI ;p)
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You will have to wait, there is no perfect solution yet that allows system to be mounted.
It is being worked on, don't worry
I'm running iHackers rom with an unlocked bootloader, lost IMEI but not really a big deal. Willing to be a guinea pig if needed.
Hi, i have Z1 C6906 14.2.A.0.290 and i read that i need to downgrade to .354 to be able to root. if anyone can tell me how to do it. Thanks
To root your phone you have to follow this method HERE, read carefully all the instructions.
eclyptos said:
To root your phone you have to follow this method HERE, read carefully all the instructions.
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Thanks, I saw this post and one of the requirements is "Current rooted FW version: 14.2.A.0.290"
rjose2002 said:
Thanks, I saw this post and one of the requirements is "Current rooted FW version: 14.2.A.0.290"
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Then start from HERE.
eclyptos said:
Then start from HERE.
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same "Current rooted FW version: 14.1.G.1.534 and 14.1.G.2.257" that's why i want to downgrade
I downgraded to .534 using the Rogers FTF on my Generic Unlocked C6906 with no issues. Just to be safe I excluded the TA options but left everything else unchecked and did a full wipe. After rooting and installing the recovery I flashed Nut's rooted .290 ROM with no issues - mostly everything is working fine on my phone. There were no issues with SIM locking and my bootloader status still shows as unlockable. (Phones purchased from the Canadian Carriers are bootloader locked.)
The only remaining issue that I still need to work on is getting Xposed Framework to work properly.
rjose2002 said:
same "Current rooted FW version: 14.1.G.1.534 and 14.1.G.2.257" that's why i want to downgrade
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Read before Post!! ..and Watch the Video of how to Root you phone!!
eclyptos said:
Read before Post!! ..and Watch the Video of how to Root you phone!!
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i read it, the thing is i have a C6906 and [NUT] 534 is for 6903, thats i want to know if i can use rogers
rjose2002 said:
i read it, the thing is i have a C6906 and [NUT] 534 is for 6903, thats i want to know if i can use rogers
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The only thing for C6903 is the FTF by NUT to avoid IMEI lost but all the process is for C6906 and if you follow the instruction you will not have any problem, you just don't get it. Was so difficult to understand, where is wrote everywhere, that you have to downgrade to .257 then to .534 and then root with Vroot or 360 and update to .290? and from there with the same process update to .136? I don't think so.
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NEWS for last minute: You also can downgrade directly to .534 but exclude "Baseband" in Flashtool.
eclyptos said:
The only thing for C6903 is the FTF by NUT to avoid IMEI lost but all the process is for C6906 and if you follow the instruction you will not have any problem, you just don't get it. Was so difficult to understand, where is wrote everywhere, that you have to downgrade to .257 then to .534 and then root with Vroot or 360 and update to .290? and from there with the same process update to .136? I don't think so.
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NEWS for last minute: You also can downgrade directly to .534 but exclude "Baseband" in Flashtool.
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one last question and sorry for, i'm new with it: in case i have IMEI lost. what can ido?
rjose2002 said:
one last question and sorry for, i'm new with it: in case i have IMEI lost. what can ido?
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just update to .290 and you will have back you IMEI, but if you exclude the baseband or downgrade from 290 to 257, then from 257 to 534, then root, you will avoid any issues.
eclyptos said:
just update to .290 and you will have back you IMEI, but if you exclude the baseband or downgrade from 290 to 257, then from 257 to 534, then root, you will avoid any issues.
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ok, i'll try an let u know
thanks, i'm on root now
rjose2002 said:
thanks, i'm on root now
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How you did that?
Hello, a C6906 stock 14.2.A.0.290. i'm trying to root it. i want to know if i can flash the rogers firmware 14.1.G.1.534 to downgrade, then make root and update using [NUT] metod? if anyone could help me please. i don't wan't to brick my Z1
Follow the Video Tutorial made by @shem2409 and Download all what you need from the links posted in that Video.
Video Tutorial by shem2409 HERE
Also read carefully HERE to Root .290 and then HERE to Update to .136 and keep Root.
laden41 said:
Hello, a C6906 stock 14.2.A.0.290. i'm trying to root it. i want to know if i can flash the rogers firmware 14.1.G.1.534 to downgrade, then make root and update using [NUT] metod? if anyone could help me please. i don't wan't to brick my Z1
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As said by @Just2Cause you have 2 choices :
1- Downgrade from 290 to 257, then from 257 to 534 (then root then OTA to 257 if you downgraded to root it).
2- When downgrading from 290 to 534, exclude "Baseband" in Flashtool and you'll be good to go.
slayer2333 said:
As said by @Just2Cause you have 2 choices :
1- Downgrade from 290 to 257, then from 257 to 534 (then root then OTA to 257 if you downgraded to root it).
2- When downgrading from 290 to 534, exclude "Baseband" in Flashtool and you'll be good to go.
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And why do that? He just can use the FTF .534 by NUT and downgrade directly to .534, then Root and follow the steps to upgrade to .290 and then to .136. Done.
eclyptos said:
And why do that if he just can use the FTF .534 by NUT and downgrade directly to .534, then Root and follow the steps to upgrade to .290 and then to .136.
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I believe the FTF provided by NUT is only for 6902 or 03 no ?
slayer2333 said:
I believe the FTF provided by NUT is only for 6902 or 03 no ?
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You right, I forgot about that! :good:
Then Yes excude "Baseband" or downgrade first to .257.
eclyptos said:
You right, I forgot about that! :good:
Then Yes excude "Baseband" or downgrade first to .257.
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i'm confusing with it i need to flash in order, i mean first .257 then 534 or i can do it directly to .534 excluding baseband.
other thing, only the baseband, idon't need to exclude TA.
laden41 said:
i'm confusing with it i need to flash in order, i mean first .257 then 534 or i can do it directly to .534 excluding baseband.
other thing, only the baseband, idon't need to exclude TA.
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TA have nothing to do with it, if you referring about TA (DRM keys), but No. Yes, you can downgrade directly to .534 but you have to exclude "Baseband" only in Flashtool.
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laden41 said:
i'm confusing with it i need to flash in order, i mean first .257 then 534.
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..and yes, in order.
Hi,
I'm trying to backup the TA on my Xperia Z1 (C6903) running the stock KitKat firmware (14.3.A.0.681). From what I understand though, you need root to backup the partition, but to get root, you need an unlocked boot loader. I've seen a few tools that roots without unlocking the boot loader, but I need to downgrade the firmware to at least Android 4.2.2. Downgrading requires an unlocked boot loader.
Are developers working on a root-and-unlock tool for 14.3.A.0.681? Is there already a tool out there?
Thanks in advanced. Sorry for my arrogance.
kentexcitebot said:
Hi,
I'm trying to backup the TA on my Xperia Z1 (C6903) running the stock KitKat firmware (14.3.A.0.681). From what I understand though, you need root to backup the partition, but to get root, you need an unlocked boot loader. I've seen a few tools that roots without unlocking the boot loader, but I need to downgrade the firmware to at least Android 4.2.2. Downgrading requires an unlocked boot loader.
Are developers working on a root-and-unlock tool for 14.3.A.0.681? Is there already a tool out there?
Thanks in advanced. Sorry for my arrogance.
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You do not need an unlocked bootloader to get root and or to downgrade. Although yes, you would have to downgrade to 4.2 to get root. Just use flashtool to downgrade and pick a software to root
Ahki767 said:
You do not need an unlocked bootloader to get root and or to downgrade. Although yes, you would have to downgrade to 4.2 to get root. Just use flashtool to downgrade and pick a software to root
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Cool
Just a couple more questions. Any suggested 4.2.2 and 4.4.2 firmwares to flash (if you can, link them here)? To root 4.2.2, do I simply click on the unlock icon shown in link?
i.imgur.com/VUs5Ele.png
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Cool
Just a couple more questions. Any suggested 4.2.2 and 4.4.2 firmwares to flash (if you can, link them here)? To root 4.2.2, do I simply click on the unlock icon shown in link?
i.imgur.com/VUs5Ele.png
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Just grab the ftf's for your device here and proceed to follow the guides
Ahki767 said:
Just grab the ftf's for your device here and proceed to follow the guides
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I've used vroot 1.7.3 english and everything installed fine. However, when I installed the Root Checker app from Google play it reads "Sorry, this device isn't properly rooted."
Here's what I did / planning, in order:
1) Downloaded C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C
2) Downloaded 14.1.G.1.534 downgrade FTF [NUT]
3)Pasted the 2 FTFs in the Firmware Folder under Flashtool
4)Flashed 14.1.G.1.534 downgrade FTF [NUT] using Flashtool from Androxyde (latest version)
5)Installed vroot English (1.7.3)
6)Clicked on the Root button. Phones reboots twice
7)After phone first start I was greeted with an error message from "Kingsapp".
8)Installed Root Checker from Google Play
9a)"Not properly rooted" <-- I'm right here
9b)If "root successful", proceed to flash C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C
I did some research and people are pointing everywhere, vroot, bin4ry's rooting method, 360 (can't install).
Did I lose my TA partition? My X-Reality goodies?
What am I doing wrong?
kentexcitebot said:
I've used vroot 1.7.3 english and everything installed fine. However, when I installed the Root Checker app from Google play it reads "Sorry, this device isn't properly rooted."
I did some research and people are pointing everywhere, vroot, bin4ry's rooting method, 360 (can't install).
Did I lose my TA partition? My X-Reality goodies?
What am I doing wrong?
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Okay so now you are still on .534 firmware right? Do you have usb debugging on?
And also try rooting with bin4ry if vroot doesn't work for you.
Don't worry, you won't lose x-reality unless you've unlocked your bootloader
Ahki767 said:
Okay so now you are still on .534 firmware right? Do you have usb debugging on?
And also try rooting with bin4ry if vroot doesn't work for you.
Don't worry, you won't lose x-reality unless you've unlocked your bootloader
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"Su upgrade failed. Missing root permission"
Yes, I'm on the .534 firmware. USB Debug turned on.
I'll try bin4ry's root now.
Once I'm through TA backup, I just need to flash 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C?
kentexcitebot said:
"Su upgrade failed. Missing root permission"
Yes, I'm on the .534 firmware. USB Debug turned on.
I'll try bin4ry's root now.
Once I'm through TA backup, I just need to flash 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C?
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If you still can't get root, try using nuts z1-lockdualrecovery installer and after flash nuts .681
Ahki767 said:
If you still can't get root, try using nuts z1-lockdualrecovery installer and after flash nuts .681
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I was able to root and deodex the Kitkat rom. Xreality and other goodies working just fine.
Thanks so much Thread Solved.
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