Hello friends, i have a Xperia TL with a locked bootloader, i want to flash stock firmware Android 4.3 to my device via flashtool.
But how can i root my decive before i flash this rom. I have a locked bootloader and it says "allowed= NO".
I need to root because i want to restore my apps and data.
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Jordamo said:
Hello friends, i have a Xperia TL with a locked bootloader, i want to flash stock firmware Android 4.3 to my device via flashtool.
But how can i root my decive before i flash this rom. I have a locked bootloader and it says "allowed= NO".
I need to root because i want to restore my apps and data.
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You dont have to root your device to flash another firmware!
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Jordamo said:
Hello friends, i have a Xperia TL with a locked bootloader, i want to flash stock firmware Android 4.3 to my device via flashtool.
But how can i root my decive before i flash this rom. I have a locked bootloader and it says "allowed= NO".
I need to root because i want to restore my apps and data.
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If you flash it with flashtool it's easy... Just disselect data wipe and then you don't need to restore your data or apps.
Jordamo said:
Hello friends, i have a Xperia TL with a locked bootloader, i want to flash stock firmware Android 4.3 to my device via flashtool.
But how can i root my decive before i flash this rom. I have a locked bootloader and it says "allowed= NO".
I need to root because i want to restore my apps and data.
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Same problem with me.
You can root ur TL by : this tool( Password : xdamobile )
So simple, download and install, wait a second then click root.
If success, confirm here. Good luck.
NOTE: this tool only can root xperia T 4.1.2
Thank you it worked now i have my tl rooted.. After i flash the firmware will the root still on?
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Jordamo said:
Thank you it worked now i have my tl rooted.. After i flash the firmware will the root still on?
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No, if you flash FW via flashtool, the root is lost.
I think you should :
1. Back up ur app by titanium backup.
2. Download 4.1.2 stock FW LT30at from HERE
3. Download newest 4.3 Unbrand and flash it via flash tool (u must choose exclude baseband)
4. Root it by my tool
5. Restore app
If root fail at 4.3, u can flash 4.1.2 stock then root and restore app. Good luck
Thank you again.. If root doesn't work.. Is there another method to root? I wanna stay on 4.3.
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Jordamo said:
Thank you again.. If root doesn't work.. Is there another method to root? I wanna stay on 4.3.
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Now that is only way , try and if working, confirm with me.
Ok tomorrow I'll flash it and confirm..
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say please enter password you have this for donwloading tool
makysssdroid said:
say please enter password you have this for donwloading tool
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sorry i update passwrod : "xdamobile "
a_new_day1503 said:
sorry i update passwrod : "xdamobile "
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This tool can root in 4.3 update in my xperia TL30p
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a_new_day1503 said:
Same problem with me.
You can root ur TL by : this tool( Password : xdamobile )
So simple, download and install, wait a second then click root.
If success, confirm here. Good luck.
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a_new_day1503 said:
Now that is only way , try and if working, confirm with me.
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a_new_day1503 said:
sorry i update passwrod : "xdamobile "
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Nice try.
It installs a bunch of Chinese bloatware, language can't be changed and root CAN'T be obtained.
As much as I could understand it's a tool for MTK hardware and uses restore for root, and it doesn't work.
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makysssdroid said:
This tool can root in 4.3 update in my xperia TL30p
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It's not nice to lie...
nlooooo said:
Nice try.
It installs a bunch of Chinese bloatware, language can't be changed and root CAN'T be obtained.
As much as I could understand it's a tool for MTK hardware and uses restore for root, and it doesn't work.
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It's not nice to lie...
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Im sorry, this tool only can root xperia T 4.1.2, thank you for your confirmation.
Rooting Tool for Xperia V
a_new_day1503 said:
Same problem with me.
You can root ur TL by : this tool( Password : xdamobile )
So simple, download and install, wait a second then click root.
If success, confirm here. Good luck.
NOTE: this tool only can root xperia T 4.1.2
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:silly:
dear a_new_day, i was wondering if you would have a 'tool' for Xperia V (LT25i). I was searching the forums for a version that would work on my newly installed FM 9.2.A.1.199, JB 4.3. Your thread came up and I was hopeful but I read through it and it's for Xperia T :crying:
as of present I haven't yet found a working one for the new FM. I hope that DoomLord will soon come to the rescue...
thanks for whatever help/thread/link you can give. it's my only way to tweak the phone so as to increase the LIMIT number on SMS sent.
bodega1968
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040066
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2695394
theese threads could be helpfull, read carefully before doing anything
Related
So I found this post: http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/04/01/debrand-your-xperia-z-tutorial/ look very nice and I would like to try it out. Then I found this ROM for my own country: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200945
Then I read the thread and saw people saying it would be easy to root it also without having a custom ROM. So i went to the recommenden post for it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Now I have one question: Does this unlock your bootloader? I want to be sure it doesnt! And when I update my phone again after I rooted it do I need to root again? (with rooting there doesn't come another rom over it in this case, right?)
Thank you for your time!
BTW I have an Sony Xperia Z C6603 branded by T-Mobile
Flashing stock firmwares or custom rom doesn't change bootloader status.
After updating you have to root again.
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gm007 said:
Flashing stock firmwares or custom rom doesn't change bootloader status.
After updating you have to root again.
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Ok, thx. So when I use the root guide I actually flash my rom again? Or how does it work?
Sorry but i didn't understand what you mean?
Rooting guide is to root your phone so you can access system files,it's not like changing roms or flashing.
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gm007 said:
Sorry but i didn't understand what you mean?
Rooting guide is to root your phone so you can access system files,it's not like changing roms or flashing.
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Ah like that. Just like changing permissions of the user or something. Like in Ubuntu the Super user. Thank you for your time!
I bought a Xperia SP today, awesome phone, love it. now i need to root it. i heard it needs to unlock bootloader first to room and if i did that im going to loose bravia engine and track id. so i need to find a trouble free way to root it.
STALKER_88 said:
I bought a Xperia SP today, awesome phone, love it. now i need to root it. i heard it needs to unlock bootloader first to room and if i did that im going to loose bravia engine and track id. so i need to find a trouble free way to root it.
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Does this will do?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329208
Yes that will root your phone without losing be2 or DRM keys.
You don't need to unlock your bootloader
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zolaisugly said:
Yes that will root your phone without losing be2 or DRM keys.
You don't need to unlock your bootloader
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Thanks, i will try :good:
one other question. if i root wont i be able to install official updates again?
STALKER_88 said:
one other question. if i root wont i be able to install official updates again?
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u will het official updates no prob. i believe only installing a custom kernel would stop u getting official updates. sumone please correct me if i'm wrong.
dhiman33 said:
u will het official updates no prob. i believe only installing a custom kernel would stop u getting official updates. sumone please correct me if i'm wrong.
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This is my understanding too. Bear in mind that as soon as official updates are released a developer here will make it available on xda. This means you often get updates before you would normally (because they are rolled out at different times depending on carrier and region).
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Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated
One more question. how do i install CWM? do i have to unlock bootloader to do that?
STALKER_88 said:
One more question. how do i install CWM? do i have to unlock bootloader to do that?
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no need to unlock the bootloader in order to install CWM. follow this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920
sarkissmae said:
no need to unlock the bootloader in order to install CWM. follow this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920
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Thanks :good:
also i saw lots of mods need deodexed rom, can i deodex my stock rom or do i have to flash another?
Once you install CWM, you can deodex your stock firmware without any problem :good:
No need to flash another ROM to do that.
dakshinasd said:
Once you install CWM, you can deodex your stock firmware without any problem :good:
No need to flash another ROM to do that.
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Ive installed cwm, but i couldnt find the option to deodex the rom
never mind, found it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336453
i saw that deodexing will slow the rom. is that true?
STALKER_88 said:
i saw that deodexing will slow the rom. is that true?
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no. it doesn't affect the phone's performance at all.
sarkissmae said:
no. it doesn't affect the phone's performance at all.
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In this link (6th comment). it says
alivanov79 said:
Odexed roms work faster than deodexed. If you don't plan to modify your rom don't deodex it. Though there are many mods for odexed roms too.
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The SP is pretty powerful I think it won't make day to day difference.
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I'm on 257 firmware.
How can I update to 284?
dghostpt said:
I'm on 257 firmware.
How can I update to 284?
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The update is only for c5302 Sp models.... If you update your c5303 modern with .284 you will lose 4g connectivity but not much else.
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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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Hey guys i just updated to 290 via pc companion, is it safe to unlock the bootloader? And is it possible to gain root? I just moved to the z1 from the nexus4
Are there ant steps to install a custom recovery with 4.3?
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whisper13 said:
Hey guys i just updated to 290 via pc companion, is it safe to unlock the bootloader? And is it possible to gain root? I just moved to the z1 from the nexus4
Are there ant steps to install a custom recovery with 4.3?
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Dude use the SEARCH button.
Watch this:
http://youtu.be/l78p_2ShPS0
You don't need to unlock the bootloader to get root. If you wanna keep it locked and get root:
http://youtu.be/1aq9YTlfCgc
If you do decide to unlock the bootloader. BACKUP YOUR TA:
http://youtu.be/kva9-rAPG5s
whisper13 said:
Hey guys i just updated to 290 via pc companion, is it safe to unlock the bootloader?
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Yes, before that you have to Backup your TA. Remember, unlocking bootlader will void your warranty.
whisper13 said:
And is it possible to gain root? I just moved to the z1 from the nexus4
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Yes but if you Search before do things and updates probably now you will have not downgrade again.
whisper13 said:
Are there ant steps to install a custom recovery with 4.3?
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Everything is on XDA if you just Search a bit before open a thread.
Step by Step here, Page 2, Post #16: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588331&page=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.....
Sony Xperia ZR 5503
Rooted Stock 4.4.2
Locked Bootloader.