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[Q] Rooting the Xperia V [Solved]

Hello nice people of this forum, I've just got myself an Xperia V, running 9.0.1.D.0.10, and is looking for a method to root it without unlocking the bootloader.
I've tried googling it and searching the forums but came back empty. Perhaps some nice person can help me.
Thanks,
Aaron
Sent from my LT25i
Edit : Solved as of 3rd April 2013. Refer to general page.

Aaron_035 said:
Hello nice people of this forum, I've just got myself an Xperia V, running 9.0.1.D.0.10, and is looking for a method to root it without unlocking the bootloader.
I've tried googling it and searching the forums but came back empty. Perhaps some nice person can help me.
Thanks,
Aaron
Sent from my LT25i
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If you look in v android development there is an unsecure kernel, but this is for older firmware, maybe it works
Edit: you must unlock bootloader for custom kernel, i do not think bin4ry method works for newer firmwares
Sent from my LT25i using xda premium

funiewski said:
If you look in v android development there is an unsecure kernel, but this is for older firmware, maybe it works
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"Without unlocking the bootloader"
LT25i

datagubben said:
"Without unlocking the bootloader"
LT25i
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me ->

Thanks so much for your quick responses.
So right now, we have no root access without unlocking the bootloader.
Hopefully the genius developers will come up with something soon. A little bothered by the bloatware from my provider.
Thanks guys,
Aaron

funiewski said:
If you look in v android development there is an unsecure kernel, but this is for older firmware, maybe it works
Edit: you must unlock bootloader for custom kernel, i do not think bin4ry method works for newer firmwares
Sent from my LT25i using xda premium
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Hi funiewski,
I have tried rooting by flashing that kernel but I don't seems to get root when I check with the root checker app. Would you be able to advise on this? I would have posted in that thread but apparently I don't have enough post count.

Aaron_035 said:
Thanks so much for your quick responses.
So right now, we have no root access without unlocking the bootloader.
Hopefully the genius developers will come up with something soon. A little bothered by the bloatware from my provider.
Thanks guys,
Aaron
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Singtel hah? Hahaha ask Palmer clear for you lor.
Serious: I'm getting a V soon and is the bloatware that bad?
EDIT: You can clear bloatware by flashing an international version of the firmware.

lee480 said:
Singtel hah? Hahaha ask Palmer clear for you lor.
Serious: I'm getting a V soon and is the bloatware that bad?
EDIT: You can clear bloatware by flashing an international version of the firmware.
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Hi! Are you a fellow Singaporean as well? Are you familiar with this rooting process?

Harimoto said:
Hi! Are you a fellow Singaporean as well? Are you familiar with this rooting process?
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Well hello fellow nation-man. I'm Singaporean too. I'm using star hub. Its not that bad, its just bothering me. Ha ha.
Sent from my LT25i

If you guys want to root without unlocking bootloader, PM me.
Need a guinea pig. My V havent come yet. It's using the same method as rooting the new 6.1.1.C.1.0 for the ST-E phones.

lee480 said:
If you guys want to root without unlocking bootloader, PM me.
Need a guinea pig. My V havent come yet. It's using the same method as rooting the new 6.1.1.C.1.0 for the ST-E phones.
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Thank you and your guinea pig. Brave souls who seek progress.

Aaron_035 said:
Thank you and your guinea pig. Brave souls who seek progress.
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Are you interested? PM me if. Even if anything goes wrong, most likely, nothing will go wrong as u can reflash the original firmware.

lee480 said:
Are you interested? PM me if. Even if anything goes wrong, most likely, nothing will go wrong as u can reflash the original firmware.
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Sorry dude, the Xperia V I'm using is the one mailed to my home for my dad. He's currently overseas so I'm using it.
Mine will be arriving in a couple of days though So... Soon, perhaps.
Sorry,
Aaron

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lee480 said:
Are you interested? PM me if. Even if anything goes wrong, most likely, nothing will go wrong as u can reflash the original firmware.
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I can be your Guinea pig! Got my second Xperia V today, the old one received on December 4th was Dead On Delivery (DOA).
I put it in the bath to test it, but with headphones attched, not good idea!

datagubben said:
I can be your Guinea pig! Got my second Xperia V today, the old one received on December 4th was Dead On Delivery (DOA).
I put it in the bath to test it, but with headphones attched, not good idea!
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As on right now you dont want to be that guinea pig... my freind cpumaster lost wifi and bluetooth from this "test" and cant roll back on seus....

Sorry for the late reply. Looks like it didnt worked. Just reflash the stock ftf and WiFi and Bluetooth will work again.

lee480 said:
Sorry for the late reply. Looks like it didnt worked. Just reflash the stock ftf and WiFi and Bluetooth will work again.
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Cpumaster says that he cant roll back anymore. Seus doesnt work... as he doenst wake up for ahwile im wondering if yu could send me the unkmodified kernel so i can give to him?

There may be a way to root without unlocked bootloader
Try this well-known way of rooting Xperia AX in Japan.
I guess it's also possible for V to root.
1. Here is a Xperia VL's old rom and you can flash this kernel.sin and system.sin with V's loader.sin.
I can't post the link, but you can find it in uploaded.net. The ID is 3gvvv3w6.
2. Then, Root.
3. Create /data/local.prop (ro.kernel.qemu=1).
4. Flash V's system.sin without wiping.
5. Replace ric, install Busybox and Superuser.
6. Flash V's kernel.sin without wiping.
7. Do Factory data reset to easily delete unnecessary apps.

Daizaemon said:
Try this well-known way of rooting Xperia AX in Japan.
I guess it's also possible for V to root.
1. Here is a Xperia VL's old rom and you can flash this kernel.sin and system.sin with V's loader.sin.
I can't post the link, but you can find it in uploaded.net. The ID is 3gvvv3w6.
2. Then, Root.
3. Create /data/local.prop (ro.kernel.qemu=1).
4. Flash V's system.sin without wiping.
5. Replace ric, install Busybox and Superuser.
6. Flash V's kernel.sin without wiping.
7. Do Factory data reset to easily delete unnecessary apps.
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Broke cpumasters wifi and bluetooth and he cant relfash now fotr some reason... so we need a dif method for sure

About root to xperia z1

Hi everyone.I have xperia z1 .257 firmware.Im waiting kingo app or 360 supports for .257 firmware.It will be my first root.Im afraid Here is my question.
If i do root should i use another rom ? Can i continue without any rom ? They told me if i dont use another rom my phone can be brick.

fndkc said:
Hi everyone.I have xperia z1 .257 firmware.Im waiting kingo app or 360 supports for .257 firmware.It will be my first root.Im afraid Here is my question.
If i do root should i use another rom ? Can i continue without any rom ? They told me if i dont use another rom my phone can be brick.
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Rooting won't brick your phone. And you can have root on stock
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk

You can root and stay on stock ROM no need to change to another ROM. Also rooting .257 firmware is not yet supported. Morever I read somewhere that Kingo and Vroot are under investigation for installing tracking malware.

MetalGearSolid said:
You can root and stay on stock ROM no need to change to another ROM. Also rooting .257 firmware is not yet supported. Morever I read somewhere that Kingo and Vroot are under investigation for installing tracking malware.
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yeah i know.because of that im waiting new update

What was that i heard about doing something to your phone messes up the camera? Will rooting it do that to the camera?

No rooting does not affect the Camera. Only unlocking Bootloader will mess up the camera.

Just tried vroot for my Z1 (6903...xx257 firmware) and it doesnt work
Hope to see some progress about it soon as I need root to restore my titanium backups from another phone

Stegy said:
Just tried vroot for my Z1 (6903...xx257 firmware) and it doesnt work
Hope to see some progress about it soon as I need root to restore my titanium backups from another phone
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Please read some of the guides.
It is impossible to directly root that FW,
Downgrade to .534, root and then upgrade OTA

I think dont downgrade your phone to 538.My some friends have problem about camera and walkman bla bla.Wait the root programme for 257

fndkc said:
I think dont downgrade your phone to 538.My some friends have problem about camera and walkman bla bla.Wait the root programme for 257
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There are no problems because you immediately upgrade to .257 OTA and the problems go.
You downgrade to the older version and are on it for as long as it takes to root (2-3 minutes) during that time the camera does work (But you can fix it if you want by clearing the data in the camera common app) but as soon as you upgrade it works again...

Do this my friend i did it and it work for me ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boIq09H026k
gregbradley said:
There are no problems because you immediately upgrade to .257 OTA and the problems go.
You downgrade to the older version and are on it for as long as it takes to root (2-3 minutes) during that time the camera does work (But you can fix it if you want by clearing the data in the camera common app) but as soon as you upgrade it works again...
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kiorix said:
Do this my friend i did it and it work for me ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boIq09H026k
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was this post directed to me?

MetalGearSolid said:
No rooting does not affect the Camera. Only unlocking Bootloader will mess up the camera.
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what does unlocking bootloader mean exactly? sorry im new to this kinda stuff :/

Please read the guides.
They are the sticky threads in the general and development section. Or you can always Google it
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Cleviojr said:
Relax, rooting won't brick your phone hehe!
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guys so i heared something.Cant it get OTA updates automaticlly ? Do ii have to update by manuel ?

xunit94 said:
what does unlocking bootloader mean exactly? sorry im new to this kinda stuff :/
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Learn before doing atleast, so we don't get fifty new threads about generic issues.
This is a development forum, and it would be nice if it's not overly cluttered with useless threads all the time.
Also the mods gets a break aswell
I do not mean to be rude, but people who ask questions, which the answer to, lies a couple clicks away, generally don't want to bother themselves with reading.
This is a shame, because the great developers on here are excellent at writing extensively about how to do things, and what you should and should not do.

xunit94 said:
what does unlocking bootloader mean exactly? sorry im new to this kinda stuff :/
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Here is a video that you might find useful:
That should cover a lot of the questions that you may have.

Can't install the stock jb music player apk

Hi, I'm trying to install the JB stock music player apk on my Z1 but I can't
I've follow the steps from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969991
and when I try to open the apk, imeaditly appears the message: "unfortunately, Music Player has stopped."
Is there any connecttion with the walkman?

The problem is that it's in the sub-forum for another device, that's meant for another phone, that's also meant for touchwiz devices.

tomascus said:
The problem is that it's in the sub-forum for another device, that's meant for another phone, that's also meant for touchwiz devices.
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Damn... so, there is any way so I can "port" this apk to sony devices?
(sorry about my bad english, I'm learning)

gilso91 said:
Damn... so, there is any way so I can "port" this apk to sony devices?
(sorry about my bad english, I'm learning)
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if it were that easy everyone would do it. I guess if you REALLY want it you can learn to port it, which would take effort.

tomascus said:
if it were that easy everyone would do it. I guess if you REALLY want it you can learn to port it, which would take effort.
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lol ok

[Q] Should I root my Xperia Z1 ?

Hello everyone, I'm a owner Sony Xperia Z1 C6903.
I've a question.
1. Should I root my smartphone ?
I'm interesting of Timeshift video (slow motion) and Screen recorder, etc.
2. I heard about broken camera after root, is that true? Is it possible to fix ?
3. What about durable battery, keep live longer or shorter time?
I had root on my previous smartphone (Sony Xperia X10i) and after few months ROM start crashing, freezing and many apps functionally wrong or totally didn't work and was problem with SU..
What can you tell me after few months after root, how smartphone works? There are any problems with this ?
Let me know your opinions. I need to decide.
Someone have here rooted Sony Xperia Z1 C6903? Did rooted was good thing?
Which ROM should I chose?
If ROM start crashing, can I then back to original software without any problems?
I need also guide step by step how to root Z1, and I don't know what about that camera if it's true.

1st: Wrong section. There is a "Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" thread... => SEE HERE
TagonZ said:
1. Should I root my smartphone ?
I'm interesting of Timeshift video (slow motion) and Screen recorder, etc.
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If you want have custom features - then root your phone
TagonZ said:
2. I heard about broken camera after root, is that true? Is it possible to fix ?
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Cam is OK after rooting
TagonZ said:
3. What about durable battery, keep live longer or shorter time?
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Battery questions are a little bit annoying. How you use your phone? What apps you have? bla bla bla bla
TagonZ said:
I had root on my previous smartphone (Sony Xperia X10i) and after few months ROM start crashing, freezing and many apps functionally wrong or totally didn't work and was problem with SU..
What can you tell me after few months after root, how smartphone works? There are any problems with this ?
Let me know your opinions. I need to decide.
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After root, your smartphone works normally, but with root. But if you flash wrong things (mods not for your phone etc) and don't read instructions carefully - this could be a reason for reboots, freezes and so on. You must know what you do.
TagonZ said:
Someone have here rooted Sony Xperia Z1 C6903? Did rooted was good thing?
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Here a million of users who root their phones successfully and have a big fun And yes, for me root is a good thing
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Which ROM should I chose?
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Do you like green or red shoes? Try out different ROMs and take the ROM that is for you the best.
TagonZ said:
If ROM start crashing, can I then back to original software without any problems?
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Use Flashtool and the right ftf for your phone. Make backups
TagonZ said:
I need also guide step by step how to root Z1, and I don't know what about that camera if it's true.
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Look in this forum and you will found many guides for rooting and all other stuff like this:
[Xperia Z1][INFO][REF] All the info you need before you begin
Root, Backup TA, Unlock bootloader and more! The ultimate Xperia Z1 guide
Newroot for Z1 & Z1C
And the very important thing:
READ READ READ READ
SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH
USE YOUR BRAIN

schickel said:
1st: Wrong section. There is a "Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting" thread... => SEE HERE
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Yeah, sorry for that, but that was 1st time on this forum and was 1st post I though General discussion is the best option for my question I would be glad if mod can move thread to
correct section.
schickel said:
Battery questions are a little bit annoying. How you use your phone? What apps you have? bla bla bla bla
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I meant how much custom ROM drain battery, more or less than original ROM?
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Do you like green or red shoes? Try out different ROMs and take the ROM that is for you the best.
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I would start testing from recommended ROMs by others happy users
Anyway I will try root my phone and thanks for fully answers on my questions
Regards,
TagonZ

Last questions:
1. On what I should look when chose new ROM ?
2. Can I install other language pack for new ROM ?
Quote from other forum
Translated: was about to unlock the bootloader which in the case of Z1 danger at the moment falling a camera if you do not do backup TA
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Z3 23.0.1.A.5.77 for all Z2 models

Z3 23.0.1.A.5.77 rooted wih recovery for any Z2 model
1st u need to be on 4.4.4 167 then go to recovery flash for a new rom
in aroma all in Chinese
On first page chose 2nd choice /then your model/next 2 leave it like it is /than chose your DPI/next page what u chose it will deletes so leave it like it is/next one same /chose your Exposed/next one i chose first 4 except last one
then you have to flash dualboot recovery and done
ALL works good but in settings it's show as Z3 model lol.
Mega Link https://mega.co.nz/#!uxZXGBYb!QDGoxgkmEWGlEaoNTxSg0Du6CmMO948CuTR1xAwwWxA
if anyone need other that Mega link let me know
Sony changelog here http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaz3/software/
Fixes :
Go to System/app and remove cpa_1.4.5.apk for an unlock delay.
If you like to remove "Small Apps" and "What's New" Button
run in ADB this
adb shell
pm block com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.entrance
and small apps
pm block com.sony.smallapp.app.widget
pm block com.sony.smallapp.launcher
i never use it and when you press recent it cover huge space there lol
Thanks and all credits to -EXR Team works_ machao44
Original Thread here http://bbs.gfan.com/forum.php?mod=v...age=1&filter=typeid&typeid=10239&typeid=10239
edit : i don't know how to make LTE works onle 3G on my network up to 3MB only on lte up to 20MB sux lol
if any1 know how to get LTE work let me know pls

What is the difference with stock Z2 4.4.4 ?
Does this rom have better battery life?

beni8978 said:
What is the difference with stock Z2 4.4.4 ?
Does this rom have better battery life?
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None buddy, just an carrier update for China with another buildnumber and it is just stock 4.4.4
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^

Pandemic said:
None buddy, just an carrier update for China with another build number and it is just stock 4.4.4
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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it's not just for china lol it's for any Z3 andZ3 compact
phone # assistant and few new icons lol ,don't know about battery yet need a few days to check it
here is Sony changelog http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaz3/software/
from Sony-Stability and performance improvements worth to try

Pandemic said:
None buddy, just an carrier update for China with another buildnumber and it is just stock 4.4.4
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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I asked the OP,because he knows better

beni8978 said:
I asked the OP,because he knows better
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i don't know much about that firmware just found on their website and read about on some forums, hope some improvements is there like Sony said but need a few days to check the battery life

mila4me said:
i dont know much about that firmware just found on their website and read about on some forums, hope some improvements is there like Sony said but need a few days to check the battery life
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I hope its Z3 rom ported to Z2 because the Z3 has 100mAh lower battery in specs but better in software..

beni8978 said:
I hope its Z3 rom ported to Z2 because the Z3 has 100mAh lower battery in specs but better in software..
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lol yes now i need o change in setting to Z2 cause its show's me Z3 and even i have to install Z3 driver to recognize ADB so looks like Z3 rom lol

mila4me said:
it's not just for china lol it's for any Z3 andZ3 compact
phone # assistant and few new icons lol ,don't know about battery yet need a few days to check it
here is Sony changelog http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaz3/software/
from Sony-Stability and performance improvements worth to try
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Aah okay sorry my friend and no i dont try, i run fine on my own rom and wait on lollipop ^^
beni8978 said:
I asked the OP,because he knows better
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Sorry my apologize
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^

Pandemic said:
Aah okay sorry my friend and no i dont try, i run fine on my own rom and wait on lollipop ^^
Sorry my apologize
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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yes man i'm waiting on your lolipop too nice job on mOon one

For those who will try this Rom,you will lose all data if you don't backup it.

Always do back-up man , because it's worth too , and the dirty flash is always good to any rom you to install.
this rom will not delete your data also it's not ftf.

Not work button Previous. I did full Wipe ??? I did wrong, please.

salda said:
Not work button Previous. I did full Wipe I did wrong, please.
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did u delete Chinese keyboard ? if yes u have to chose other in settings then all back to normal

Did a fresh installation then I lost root

FiDra said:
Did a fresh installation then I lost root
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from 4.4.4 all u need it's flash a recovery after rom try Supersu but i dint flash it and all was there

mila4me said:
yes man i'm waiting on your lolipop too nice job on mOon one
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Yes we all do haha ^^
And thanks buddy
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^

Anyone can translate this aroma to English? http://tny.cz/31fa9a11

Dolby is new in this rom

anyone tried this rom and found problems different from the 3G & LTE problem? it looks good.