Guys I have z1 with 4.2 and its locked on T-mobile. I tried zroot,360, and thirs chineese and I cant root it... Any idea?
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piponxs said:
Guys I have z1 with 4.2 and its locked on T-mobile. I tried zroot,360, and thirs chineese and I cant root it... Any idea?
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You should really use the search button, there are 100's of threads about this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
That should help. Good luck.
If the 4.2 you're talking about is 14.2.G.2.257, then it's unrootable. You need to downgrade to 534 and then root, then OTA to 257 and you will keep root.
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OK I guess this is a real noobie question, but can I debrand my Xperia T without routing it?
I want to update to the latest sony JB update that I see is out on the sony site but it says my phone is up to date. Could this be because I am on UK Vodafone?
If so I would like to debrand from Vodafone to install this latest official update. I have apps that won't work if I am routed so can't go there.
Can I do this, and if so how please??
Many Thanks!
Flash the UK generic ftf that us in the general section using flashtool. This will debrand your phone without rooting but does change your firmware do has other side effects. The only way to stay on your firmware and demand will be to root the device
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Works.... Thanks!
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N-C said:
Works.... Thanks!
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There is no need to write a post saying thanks, it just gives us more to read.
If you want to thank anyone on xda just hit their thanks button, thats what it is for.
I am wondering if I should update my xperia tx 4.1.2 rooted to the latest 4.2.2 version
is it possible to root the 4.2.2 ? OTA update for some reason is not working with my device with the super user ota survival function is checked
Thanks for your help
Question is there 4.2.2 for TX right now?
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Yes , ota update has roll out in Hong kong
televisible said:
Yes , ota update has roll out in Hong kong
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ru sure it is 4.2.2?
What!!? Really? Please post ota notification screen shot.
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Its still 4.1.2.. Not 4.2.2
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I thought it was 4.2.2 , thanks for correcting me . Still I would like to know will rooting work on it .it's build nos is 9.1.B.1.67
televisible said:
I thought it was 4.2.2 , thanks for correcting me . Still I would like to know will rooting work on it .it's build nos is 9.1.B.1.67
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Yup it can be rooted.. try to search on doomlord thread..
here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42813428
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icebxboy said:
Yup it can be rooted.. try to search on doomlord thread..
here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42813428
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root does not work , my phone keep restarting after the root,
televisible said:
root does not work , my phone keep restarting after the root,
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Try to read on doomlords comment about that issue on the thread..
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Hi,
Im trying to root my xperia z1 with 4.3
im using vroot and the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
For some reason it asks me to let it do a full restore, i have backed up so i did wat i think it meant (dont speak chinese)
then after that instead of a tick it shows a cross and it obviously hasnt rooted the device?
What am i doing wrong?!
Thanks
marcelrees said:
Hi,
Im trying to root my xperia z1 with 4.3
im using vroot and the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
For some reason it asks me to let it do a full restore, i have backed up so i did wat i think it meant (dont speak chinese)
then after that instead of a tick it shows a cross and it obviously hasnt rooted the device?
What am i doing wrong?!
Thanks
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You didn't do anything wrong, but currently Android 4.3 cant be rooted. if you want root, you have to flash 257 then 534 then root and OTA update to 257. and if you get OTA to the 290 android 4.3 you might keep root.
Do you know when root will be available for 4.3?
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You can root, but you need to flash custom boot.img first. Just follow steps on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573921
marcelrees said:
Do you know when root will be available for 4.3?
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One of the 1st rules in XDA: Don't ask for ETAs
You must follow the threads and see, if one dev find a solution to root locked bootloader for 4.3. But take a look in the Xperia Z1 Android Development section. Or this thread, there a lot of hints and howtos for root.
Sorry I'm new! thanks for the tip!!
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Can I root my Z1 having the 4.3 version without downgrading? If so please tell me. I downgraded yesterday and ended up not having having any signal and my imei was a bunch of zero's.
If you know a fix for the downgrading problem that is fine too, as long as I can root it preferably tonight.
Thank you in advance
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Hanozy said:
Can I root my Z1 having the 4.3 version without downgrading? If so please tell me. I downgraded yesterday and ended up not having having any signal and my imei was a bunch of zero's.
If you know a fix for the downgrading problem that is fine too, as long as I can root it preferably tonight.
Thank you in advance
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Whilst downgrading, you have to downgrade to .257 and then to .534. The problem with disappearing IMEI happens only if you downgrade directly to .534.
If you have an unlockable bootloader you could unlock your bootloader and then flash a custom kernel.
If you are on locked bootloader or would prefer to not unlock the bootloader, the only way is to downgrade all the way to .534, root, install recovery and then prerooted firmware.
Could you walk me through the process of downgrading twice without unlocking the bootloader, thanks.
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Hanozy said:
Could you walk me through the process of downgrading twice without unlocking the bootloader, thanks.
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Check this video:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2607987
It works like a charm :thumbup:
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Hanozy said:
Could you walk me through the process of downgrading twice without unlocking the bootloader, thanks.
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Will try it when I get home, thank you. How do I go about backing up my phone, the apps and stuff.
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Hanozy said:
Will try it when I get home, thank you. How do I go about backing up my phone, the apps and stuff.
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In the third comment on the thread you will find the answer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2607987
Thank you for your answer, is there a way to do this if I don't have an SDcard?
shem2409 said:
Whilst downgrading, you have to downgrade to .257 and then to .534. The problem with disappearing IMEI happens only if you downgrade directly to .534.
If you have an unlockable bootloader you could unlock your bootloader and then flash a custom kernel.
If you are on locked bootloader or would prefer to not unlock the bootloader, the only way is to downgrade all the way to .534, root, install recovery and then prerooted firmware.
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I made the mistake of doing this last night and now my phone tells me I have an invalid sim... anyone one know how to solve that?
I solved it by flashing back to my stock rom, the . 290 one.
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Hanozy said:
I solved it by flashing back to my stock rom, the . 290 one.
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Many thanks, I'll give that a try once I find a generic UK 290 ftf. Can only find the 534 and 257 at the moment...
I'm trying to downgrade my xperia z1 c6906 so I can root it. It's locked bootloader on 4.3. When I try to flash I get the error error. Invalid literal/length code any suggestions
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Using latest flashtool? Read up on downgrading from 4.3. Some users have had major problems.
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Justin_lahaie said:
I'm trying to downgrade my xperia z1 c6906 so I can root it. It's locked bootloader on 4.3. When I try to flash I get the error error. Invalid literal/length code any suggestions
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I'm not sure to understand but you can root your phone in 4.4.2 too
Also be sure to have the latest Flashtool version.
BTW i'm not agree with augie7107, there is no major problem to downgrade by flashing a FTF file with flashtool.
There is no root method for 4.4.2 without unlocking the boot
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gregbradley said:
There is no root method for 4.4.2 without unlocking the boot
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Yes but you can flashing a pre rooted rom, that doesn't need to unlock your BL, i'm using the 4.4.2 NUT ROM with locked BL.
QualQuek said:
Yes but you can flashing a pre rooted rom, that doesn't need to unlock your BL, i'm using the 4.4.2 NUT ROM with locked BL.
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Of course,
QualQuek said:
I'm not sure to understand but you can root your phone in 4.4.2 too
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But you cannot directly root 4.4.2, this statement is wrong.
gregbradley said:
Of course,
But you cannot directly root 4.4.2, this statement is wrong.
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Yep you're right :good: