Rooting .290 with OTA - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys.
Is it possible to keep the root after an OTA update to .290?
My internet is too slow to download the flashable zip of nut..
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XUx3 said:
Hey guys.
Is it possible to keep the root after an OTA update to .290?
My internet is too slow to download the flashable zip of nut..
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You might get partial root with no system write capability or you could loose root. You will NOT however retain full root access.

shem2409 said:
You might get partial root with no system write capability or you could loose root. You will NOT however retain full root access.
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this or the update will just fail

Thanks for your answer
I think i'll just try to download ithe zip somehow.
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XUx3 said:
Thanks for your answer
I think i'll just try to download ithe zip somehow.
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As I remember I've downloaded this torrent (NUT's) and it was very slow - about 20kb/s, so just wait patiently

shem2409 said:
You might get partial root with no system write capability or you could loose root. You will NOT however retain full root access.
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I don't think anyone has successfully kept root to 290. The update will fail or root will be lost.

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[Q] Updating after rooting

Just rooted .434 and I know there are a few OFW updates on the way. My question is am I still safe to upgrade OTA or via PCC/SES or should I not to that from now on
Thanks in advance :good:
Nifnodge said:
Just rooted .434 and I know there are a few OFW updates on the way. My question is am I still safe to upgrade OTA or via PCC/SES or should I not to that from now on
Thanks in advance :good:
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if u want to keep root update via OTA. if you update over pcc/sus you will lose root
indycar said:
if u want to keep root update via OTA. if you update over pcc/sus you will lose root
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It'll still find updates OTA then yeah? No risk by doing that?
Nifnodge said:
It'll still find updates OTA then yeah? No risk by doing that?
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If you didn't change any system files you won't have problems.
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Dreiundachzig said:
If you didn't change any system files you won't have problems.
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I've deleted bloatware. Does that count? Or do you specifically mean OTA files in system?
Deleting bloatware affects ota.
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So what would I need to do to upgrade firmware in the future? Restore to OFW, upgrade then reroot?
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Nifnodge said:
So what would I need to do to upgrade firmware in the future? Restore to OFW, upgrade then reroot?
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u need to get rootable firmware (434) root it than just do ota and afterwards u can change/delete stuff.
Could you link me? I've just done a search but can't tell one firmware thread from the next.
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Z2 apps!!!

Can the apps from Z2 be put onto non rooted Z1 at all?
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Just a few ones, like the live wallpaper MAY work. You need root to enjoy Z2 apps and many other goodies like the Xposed Framework.
Any more word on these apps working without root?
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kingchristy123 said:
Any more word on these apps working without root?
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As the most of them are form system it will be impossible without Root. Just Root your phone and you will discover a new world.
eclyptos said:
As the most of them are form system it will be impossible without Root. Just Root your phone and you will discover a new world.
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yeah rooting it tonight need to look through it in on 4.4 atm if i download .534 and flash straight from kit kat would i lose imei and if so how could i prevent it
kingchristy123 said:
yeah rooting it tonight need to look through it in on 4.4 atm if i download .534 and flash straight from kit kat would i lose imei and if so how could i prevent it
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Just use the FTF provided by NUT in Post #3 here. Then use Bin4ry Method to root, Install SuperSU, XZDualRecovery and update to 4.4 again form http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443.
eclyptos said:
Just use the FTF provided by NUT in Post #3 here. Then use Bin4ry Method to root, Install SuperSU, XZDualRecovery and update to 4.4 again form http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443.
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If my bootloader is lock do I still need dual recovery? Sorry im a bit of a newbie lol
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kingchristy123 said:
If my bootloader is lock do I still need dual recovery? Sorry im a bit of a newbie lol
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Yes, dualrecovery you have to have to install 4.4 from .zip file then stripped from Flashtool. It's an easy installation and you will forget even to have it but is really important because you will do a full backup of your System and if something go wrong you can restore it.

[Q] Xperia z1 14.3.A.0.757 Vroot

Hi guys,
I have a xperia z1 running 4.4.2 14.3.A.757 and i was wondering if i could use Vroot running 4.4.2 to root my z1 or do i have to downgrade to 4.2.2 the open Vroot and start the root process.
also i was wondering if i could open root with many android and root with 4.4.2 rather than 4.2.2.
Have been trying to follow Shem's video on youtube, the root with may android binary method when i open the runme.bat file it says out of date?
Or is there a way when i can root using 4.4.2 without
-unlocking the bootloader
-downgrading
-loosing all user data.
Im a noob to all the root stuff haha!
thanks brandon
babzzz25 said:
Hi guys,
I have a xperia z1 running 4.4.2 14.3.A.757 and i was wondering if i could use Vroot running 4.4.2 to root my z1 or do i have to downgrade to 4.2.2 the open Vroot and start the root process.
also i was wondering if i could open root with many android and root with 4.4.2 rather than 4.2.2.
Have been trying to follow Shem's video on youtube, the root with may android binary method when i open the runme.bat file it says out of date?
Or is there a way when i can root using 4.4.2 without
-unlocking the bootloader
-downgrading
-loosing all user data.
Im a noob to all the root stuff haha!
thanks brandon
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I don't think so.. And was it not vroot that sends information about your phone to China?
But you need to downgrade and then upgrade
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DO NOT USE VROOT!!
Just follow the link in my signature to get rooted
babzzz25 said:
Or is there a way when i can root using 4.4.2 without
-unlocking the bootloader
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Yes
-downgrading
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No
-loosing all user data.
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yes
PS, Don't worry about posting your QUESTION in the wrong section. I provided an ANSWER anyway, and asked the mods to move it to the QUESTION and ANSWER section on your behalf.
To be honest I haven't a clue! Haha, I followed shems video on YouTube to root with binary method and when it got to flashable zip on the sd card twrp didn't seem to recognise the zip so I have to start the phone up with no os.. Flashed stock rom with flashtool. Tried to root the other day with the root many android and opened the install.bat file and it said it can't run supersu because my phone was out of date?
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There is absolutely no need to root the phone using bin4ry, root many android, kingo or any other method. Shems videos are overkill (IMHO) and have unnecessary steps
Just follow the link in my signature. 3 steps and you end up with a rooted KK Z1
Sweet thanks alot man!
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babzzz25 said:
Sweet thanks alot man!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440619
gregbradley said:
There is absolutely no need to root the phone using bin4ry, root many android, kingo or any other method. Shems videos are overkill (IMHO) and have unnecessary steps
Just follow the link in my signature. 3 steps and you end up with a rooted KK Z1
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To be honest I don't have a clue how to root using your signature, I'm new to this stuff -_-
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babzzz25 said:
To be honest I don't have a clue how to root using your signature, I'm new to this stuff -_-
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You follow the link and follow the instructions.
Its all explained
But you will have to log on using a pc to see my signature, so I will help you there...
The link in my signature takes you here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52407809&postcount=2
Do I need an unlocked bootloader?
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babzzz25 said:
Do I need an unlocked bootloader?
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no
flash 4.2 ftf
then connect to pc and run dual recovery
download zip for 4.4.2
flash from recovery - power off from main menu
flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel from many links here (or the rom you choose to run)
profit
no unlock bootloader etc, no fuss no muss
just pure win
babzzz25 said:
Do I need an unlocked bootloader?
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What does it say in my post I linked to....
it says
No need to unlock bootloader
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So no, it does not need an unlocked bootloader.
No need to be like that
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y2grae said:
no
flash 4.2 ftf
then connect to pc and run dual recovery
download zip for 4.4.2
flash from recovery - power off from main menu
flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel from many links here (or the rom you choose to run)
profit
no unlock bootloader etc, no fuss no muss
just pure win
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I get the bit until flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel, when does it get rooted?
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babzzz25 said:
I get the bit until flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel, when does it get rooted?
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when you install dual recovery
its all explained in the relevant threads..
babzzz25 said:
No need to be like that
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Have to be...

Can't install xposed on rooted .757

II can't install the xposed framework on my device. It fails to install anything. I tried installing it through TWRP recovery, but only the .jar got installed, the app_process won't install no matter what I do. PLease help. everything is stock rom. Rooted, LOCKED bootloader.
ADDITIONAL,
I also cannot create a backup for my rom in TWRP.. It fails when backing up system. but I checked the TWRP folder, it has files in it even the system. So is it really backed up and the message that says "FAILURE" is only a bug?
screenie
Screenshot of error
error
You need to apply the third party write to sd card fix. Google it
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gregbradley said:
You need to apply the third party write to sd card fix. Google it
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This happened,
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687966 try that
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gregbradley said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687966 try that
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It says failed to save.
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I dont know how to didable sony ric sorry. Very new to xperia devices. Cant seem to find help, googling it
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I thought NUT on his Pre-Rooted FTF fixed the SD card issue..
It seems you don't have full root. Best bet will be to root again, follow the steps in my signature
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NUT said his rom had full root. how do you disable ric? Maybe thats the prob because i didnt do it
Edit:
I can also use titanium fully and verified root.
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eclyptos said:
I thought NUT on his Pre-Rooted FTF fixed the SD card issue..
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Not that I knew of
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---------- Post added at 11:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:11 AM ----------
mahalkosijoy said:
NUT said his rom had full root. how do you disable ric? Maybe thats the prob because i didnt do it
Edit:
I can also use titanium fully and verified root.
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If you are on nuts rom then ric will already be disabled. But if you cannot write to the system partition you do not have full root, re installing it should help
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Ok, i am going to reflash rom again
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ok, it seems to have been fixed. just reinstalled the rom. one last question, I can't update to .761 right?
mahalkosijoy said:
ok, it seems to have been fixed. just reinstalled the rom. one last question, I can't update to .761 right?
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If you reffering to Update via PC Companion or OTA then, Right, you cannot do that, is not recommended as you will lose Root. ...but you can update to .761 Pre-Rooted by NUT, like you already did, same way, download files from HERE.
eclyptos said:
If you reffering to Update via PC Companion or OTA then, Right, you cannot do that, is not recommended as you will lose Root. ...but you can update to .761 Pre-Rooted by NUT, like you already did, same way, download files from HERE.
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That's not by [NUT] its by juanpirulo (Just giving correct credit
He made it following [NUT]s guide though
gregbradley said:
That's not by [NUT] its by juanpirulo (Just giving correct credit
He made it following [NUT]s guide though
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..ahh, Ok, thanx for clarified. :good:

[LB/UB] Easily Root JB 4.3 and KK 4.4.2

Hey Everybody
Good news.
Easily root Xperia ZR on .101
I used http://towelroot.com
Fast and easy
Of course USB debugging should be enable.
Happy rooting
I ve seen this on the Xperia Z forums and what works there works everywhere !
So I say it works on the KitKat firmware
Dont think it would work on. 230 firmwares, kernel are patched in those.
But it should work on earlier ones.
Maybe i will try later.
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Doed it works on locked bootloader?
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halfbloodmutant said:
Doed it works on locked bootloader?
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Yes
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work .230
wafeeq said:
Yes
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I try it and it works on .230 kitkat with a locked bootloader
hans3103 said:
I try it and it works on .230 kitkat with a locked bootloader
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Sounds great. Hope that it will stay with the new .233 kitkat that may be come in a view days.
Can we make OTA with this rooted version to next update that fix a view problems with google play services? Will root stay?
After this root you only had to install a recovery and it is perfect right?
I dont know yet, I wat surprised that it worked in the. 230 rom.
I flashed a clean tft, installed this app. After reboot i installeren Su then the recovery. As far as I see everything works, a small revolution......
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What recovery must I install for our device and where can I get the right one?
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Lemmi1 said:
What recovery must I install for our device and where can I get the right one?
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This one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471981
Is installing recovery really necessary?
Thankyou wafeeq for sharing
I have a few (noobish)questions about this method of rooting, because the instructions are still a little sketchy for now.
I was wondering what the point of installing recovery is, is it to get the SuperSU to work on the phone? (forgive my noobish question).
After installing recovery do I have to set anything in recovery mode?
Is it necessary to unlock the bootloader?
Does this mean I can use backupTA after getting root? That would be awesome.
hawkray said:
Thankyou wafeeq for sharing
I have a few (noobish)questions about this method of rooting, because the instructions are still a little sketchy for now.
I was wondering what the point of installing recovery is, is it to get the SuperSU to work on the phone? (forgive my noobish question).
After installing recovery do I have to set anything in recovery mode?
Is it necessary to unlock the bootloader?
Does this mean I can use backupTA after getting root? That would be awesome.
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You are welcome.
1- Superuser is not recovery, imagine superuser as the policeman controlling root access.
2- just install recovery mentioned earlier.
3- You will not unlock your bootloader so nothing to fear regarding drm keys or ta partition.
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wafeeq said:
You are welcome.
1- Superuser is not recovery, imagine superuser as the policeman controlling root access.
2- just install recovery mentioned earlier.
3- You will not unlock your bootloader so nothing to fear regarding drm keys or ta partition.
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Ok thanks, the rooting actually works I tested without installing recovery and rootchecker says it is rooted
As for recovery which BAT file should I run? SuperSU.BAT or SuperUser.BAT? I don't know how to check which one I have
There is post pointing to this ZR dual recovery method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2471981
It has 2 batchfiles to choose from and the text file attached tells us to ensure we install the right BAT file by checking which one we have. Which one is the best option?
Sony Xperia ZR 5503
Rooted Stock 4.4.2
Locked Bootloader.
hawkray said:
Ok thanks, the rooting actually works I tested without installing recovery and rootchecker says it is rooted
As for recovery which BAT file should I run? SuperSU.BAT or SuperUser.BAT? I don't know how to check which one I have
There is post pointing to this ZR dual recovery method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2471981
It has 2 batchfiles to choose from and the text file attached tells us to ensure we install the right BAT file by checking which one we have. Which one is the best option?
Sony Xperia ZR 5503
Rooted Stock 4.4.2
Locked Bootloader.
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It depends on which one you have already installed. Not the other way around.
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Very well. Root working on .101 with SuperSU. LOCKED BOOTLOADER.
wafeeq said:
You are welcome.
1- Superuser is not recovery, imagine superuser as the policeman controlling root access.
2- just install recovery mentioned earlier.
3- You will not unlock your bootloader so nothing to fear regarding drm keys or ta partition.
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Daedroza said:
Very well. Root working on .101 with SuperSU. LOCKED BOOTLOADER.
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Yes works great, anyway to check if I SuperSU installed? I rooted the 4.2.2 Jelly bean last week and I remember having SuperSU installed, I can't seem to find it among the apps after the official 4.4.2 update.
No, this root comes without superuser or SuperSU, download it from play store
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wafeeq said:
No, this root comes without superuser or SuperSU, download it from play store
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Ok that makes a lot of sense, saved me a ton of time googling for the answer. Thanks.
Daedroza said:
Very well. Root working on .101 with SuperSU. LOCKED BOOTLOADER.
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Less than a minute I got root my zr. Work flawlessly. My zr lock bootloader at. 101 ver. Still get notification to update to kit kat thru OTA. Sooner will update to. 230 (kit kat)
Credit to Towelroot.
ujangns said:
Less than a minute I got root my zr. Work flawlessly. My zr lock bootloader at. 101 ver. Still get notification to update to kit kat thru OTA. Sooner will update to. 230 (kit kat)
Credit to Towelroot.
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Can confirm working flawlessly on .230, tested using "Terminal Emulator" and gives a positive root result of #. Installed SuperSU and behaves as expected when trying to run root applications except when I try to run it manually, it prompts for an SU binary update saying "SU binary needs to be updated, Continue?". The normal update fails, think this is because i'm running stock firmware. Will need to flash the SUupdate after installing a custom recovery.
Ps: The Mcaffee antivirus detected the rooting apk as a virus, false positive prolly.....
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Rooted Stock 4.4.2
Locked Bootloader.

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