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Root Guide For 4.2.2

All credit goes to @zhuhang. I have no contribution to it.
Original thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45344021
This method will help you gain root access on the latest .67 4.2.2 update that Sony recently pushed out.
Disclaimer:
- This requires a PC.
- No CWM needed.
- This installs a Chinese root manager rather than superuser or superSU. But I will teach you how to replace it below.
Instruction:
1. Download the rooting application. (This app can root many other devices )
VRoot_1.6.0.3690
http://www.mediafire.com/download/v3...3690_Setup.exe
2. Install the app. This is a Chinese app so I will guide you. Below is a step by step screenshot attached guide.
3. Start VROOT and root now!
4. Now we need to install SuperSU from play store to replace the Chinese root manager called 授权管理 1.0.4.
5. Go to play store and install SuperSU.
6. Start SuperSU and you will be asked for permission by 授权管理 1.0.4, choose 允许(means allow). (Should be the right side option.)
7. SuperSU will prompt to install SU binary, go ahead with OK and it will display successful.
8. Now, freeze 授权管理 1.0.4 in titanium backup, just in case you need it again.
Note: If you uninstall straight away from app manager, you need to make sure SuperSU updated the binary.
9. Re-run SuperSU to make sure everything is alright. You will be prompt again to install SU binary, just do what it asked.
10. After that, you are rooted with SuperSU and 授权管理 1.0.4 will not be there anymore.
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djpeesh said:
Can someone upload an ftf with just the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin for the C5503? I tried creating one using C5502 kernel and i got stuck in a boot loop. luckily my battery was just at about 10% and so I quickly flashed back the 4.2.2 Kernel of the 5503 and all is well.
Once we get the kernel only ftf, can test and create guide for rooting 5503 on 4.2.2
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Tried with the C5503 kernel. Same boot loop. I think we'll have to find an alternate root method, as unlike the Z, the ZR doesnt have .234 firmware [that is also 4.2]
Experimenting with the Z firmware. Wish me luck

Why not flash only kernel from the previous firmware? Isn't working?
UPD. I see - not work

djpeesh said:
Tried with the C5503 kernel. Same boot loop. I think we'll have to find an alternate root method, as unlike the Z, the ZR doesnt have .234 firmware [that is also 4.2]
Experimenting with the Z firmware. Wish me luck
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I have rooted mine already (ie. Android 4.2.2). You have to unlock your bootloader for this method to work.

akash4357 said:
I have rooted mine already (ie. Android 4.2.2). You have to unlock your bootloader for this method to work.
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Can you say more about your 4.2.2 rooting method?

itandy said:
Can you say more about your 4.2.2 rooting method?
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Firstly you need to unlock your bootloader. Google that, its easy. OR you can do it through flashtools (not tested).
Enable USB Debugging and unknown sources option on your phone before proceeding.
Download Flashtool, Open it. Flash the the kernel of an old firmware of Xperia ZR which was rootable.
Reboot your Xperia ZR after flashing. Connect to PC in USB Debugging mode.
Do not forget to close FLASHTOOL.
Extract the downloaded “DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip” file and run the “runme_win” file.
Follow onscreen instructions to root Xperia ZR and once it is rooted, device will reboot. Verify that you are rooted, run SuperSU app.
Now switch off your Xperia ZR. OPEN FLASHTOOL.
Now you need to flash the true kernel of Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware of Xperia ZR.
After flashing, disconnect the phone from PC, reboot it and your Xperia ZR is now rooted
Official Thread

akash4357 said:
Firstly you need to unlock your bootloader. Google that, its easy. OR you can do it through flashtools (not tested).
Enable USB Debugging and unknown sources option on your phone before proceeding.
Download Flashtool, Open it. Flash the the kernel of an old firmware of Xperia ZR which was rootable.
Reboot your Xperia ZR after flashing. Connect to PC in USB Debugging mode.
Do not forget to close FLASHTOOL.
Extract the downloaded “DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip” file and run the “runme_win” file.
Follow onscreen instructions to root Xperia ZR and once it is rooted, device will reboot. Verify that you are rooted, run SuperSU app.
Now switch off your Xperia ZR. OPEN FLASHTOOL.
Now you need to flash the true kernel of Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware of Xperia ZR.
After flashing, disconnect the phone from PC, reboot it and your Xperia ZR is now rooted
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So basically you're doing:
Use FlashTool to flash the 4.2.2 FTF
Downgrade the kernel by using FlashTool back to 4.1.2
Run the DoomLord rooting kit
Flash back 4.2.2 kernel using FlashTool
To flash the kernel you need an unlocked bootloader. What I don't understand is how to flash the kernel only? I found the kernel.sin inside the FTF file. Can I just delete other .sin file and flash the remaining FTF file?
Sorry if my questions are noob.

itandy said:
So basically you're doing:
Use FlashTool to flash the 4.2.2 FTF
Downgrade the kernel by using FlashTool back to 4.1.2
Run the DoomLord rooting kit
Flash back 4.2.2 kernel using FlashTool
To flash the kernel you need an unlocked bootloader. What I don't understand is how to flash the kernel only? I found the kernel.sin inside the FTF file. Can I just delete other .sin file and flash the remaining FTF file?
Sorry if my questions are noob.
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You need to keep the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin in the ftf and delete the rest. Also don't delete the META-INF file.
Official thread

akash4357 said:
You need to keep the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin in the ftf and delete the rest. Also don't delete the META-INF file.
Official thread
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The problem is the bootloader? I thought doom's thread said that this was for locked and unlocked bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader will lead to a lot of people avoiding the root method.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2

djpeesh said:
The problem is the bootloader? I thought doom's thread said that this was for locked and unlocked bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader will lead to a lot of people avoiding the root method.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2
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So is an unlocked bootloader NEEDED for this method to work for ZR? I thought DoomLord said it works for both.

akash4357 said:
You need to keep the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin in the ftf and delete the rest. Also don't delete the META-INF file.
Official thread
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Have you managed to root through this method?

djpeesh said:
Have you managed to root through this method?
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I did manage to root it, but then the phone suddenly restarts. Now I am stuck with bootloops. Strange as I managed to install Superuser from the Play Store.
Edit. I recommend not trying to root using this method. Wait till theres a definitive rooting method.

djpeesh said:
Have you managed to root through this method?
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I see you got bootloop from the other thread. Did you manage to fix it?

Bump.

itandy said:
I see you got bootloop from the other thread. Did you manage to fix it?
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Yes. I fixed the bootloop issue. Need any help with the bootloop?
If you've got a bootloop, pull the battery asap as once it dies, you won't be able to flash ftf and the device will be bricked.
To fix bootloop [and still not get root access]
1. Open the 4.2.2 ftf file in flashtool.
2. Exclude everything [tick in the exclude box] except the kernel, and untick everything in the wipe box [data, applog]
3. Flash the kernel by pressing the volume down button while plugging in USB cable [DONT PRESS POWER BUTTON AFTER BATTERY PULL AS OTHERWISE YOU'LL GO BACK INTO BOOTLOOP]
4. After it flashes [should take a couple of seconds], reboot and you should be back to normal
I REPEAT PULL THE BATTERY IF IN A BOOTLOOP OR YOU'LL LAND UP WITH ANOTHER PAPERWEIGHT

djpeesh said:
Yes. I fixed the bootloop issue. Need any help with the bootloop?
If you've got a bootloop, pull the battery asap as once it dies, you won't be able to flash ftf and the device will be bricked.
To fix bootloop [and still not get root access]
1. Open the 4.2.2 ftf file in flashtool.
2. Exclude everything [tick in the exclude box] except the kernel, and untick everything in the wipe box [data, applog]
3. Flash the kernel by pressing the volume down button while plugging in USB cable [DONT PRESS POWER BUTTON AFTER BATTERY PULL AS OTHERWISE YOU'LL GO BACK INTO BOOTLOOP]
4. After it flashes [should take a couple of seconds], reboot and you should be back to normal
I REPEAT PULL THE BATTERY IF IN A BOOTLOOP OR YOU'LL LAND UP WITH ANOTHER PAPERWEIGHT
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I just learned a lesson! Thanks!
So again you're not successful in rooting 4.2.2 using the kernel switching method?

i think the kernel switching fix will not work on ZR.. we don't have a rootable 4.2 kernel
i think the 423 kernel is 4.2

djpeesh said:
Yes. I fixed the bootloop issue. Need any help with the bootloop?
If you've got a bootloop, pull the battery asap as once it dies, you won't be able to flash ftf and the device will be bricked.
To fix bootloop [and still not get root access]
1. Open the 4.2.2 ftf file in flashtool.
2. Exclude everything [tick in the exclude box] except the kernel, and untick everything in the wipe box [data, applog]
3. Flash the kernel by pressing the volume down button while plugging in USB cable [DONT PRESS POWER BUTTON AFTER BATTERY PULL AS OTHERWISE YOU'LL GO BACK INTO BOOTLOOP]
4. After it flashes [should take a couple of seconds], reboot and you should be back to normal
I REPEAT PULL THE BATTERY IF IN A BOOTLOOP OR YOU'LL LAND UP WITH ANOTHER PAPERWEIGHT
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I am trying to get 4.2.2, but after flashing the system rom on step 4, I got into a boot loop. I can't seem to use flashtool to recover, Please help! I can't even get to recovery
EDIT: Now I am going somewhere I think, but I don't know if this is serious, I get this from flashmode now
ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function.
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
EDIT: I think I bricked my device =(

grim_ripper said:
I am trying to get 4.2.2, but after flashing the system rom on step 4, I got into a boot loop. I can't seem to use flashtool to recover, Please help! I can't even get to recovery
EDIT: Now I am going somewhere I think, but I don't know if this is serious, I get this from flashmode now
ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function.
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
EDIT: I think I bricked my device =(
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It happened to me also, but it's possible to recover from it.
Install PC Companion on your PC.
Go to Support Zone.
First option -> Update phone / tablet software.
You will see a underlined link that says "repair phone / tablet"
Just follow the instructions.
You will need your phone to have at least 50% battery level. Take out the battery, insert again, and connect your phone to your PC via USB while pressing the Volume + button. You will hear a sound coming from your PC meaning it's been connected.
Sony PC Companion then will flash your phone with the latest firmware. It takes a while and you need to have internet connection, but it works.
As you flashed the Russian system rom, the firmware installed in your phone by Sony PC companion will be the Russian Android 4.2.2. No problem with this as it includes all the languages.
Do this as soon as possible as you need your battery charged and you can't charge the battery in your phone while in the bootloop state.
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I'm not sure what we did wrong to be stuck in a bootloop, but after my ZR being reflashed by Sony PC Companion I just flashed the Nordic 4.2.2 ROM and my phone remains unrooted until there is a easier method to get root

grim_ripper said:
I am trying to get 4.2.2, but after flashing the system rom on step 4, I got into a boot loop. I can't seem to use flashtool to recover, Please help! I can't even get to recovery
EDIT: Now I am going somewhere I think, but I don't know if this is serious, I get this from flashmode now
ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function.
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
EDIT: I think I bricked my device =(
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In fact you should read the other thread for a workable root method for 4.2.2. This thread is very old and AFAIK this method doesn't work.

[Q] Cant Access Internal Memory Through PC

Hey guys,
New to Xperia SP modding, just rooted my phone following the instructions on the forums, unlocked my bootloader and flashed CWM recovery.
Since then I have tried to access my storage through PC to drop in some ROMS, and I get 'Error: device has been removed' messages.
It allows me to copy from the device but not to it.
If I change the storage method to MSC I can copy to external storage but CWM calls the ROM's bad files.
I have tried fix permissions, wipe dalvik and a full factory reset. No luck whatsoever.
Anyone offer any advice please?

blackassassinuk said:
Hey guys,
New to Xperia SP modding, just rooted my phone following the instructions on the forums, unlocked my bootloader and flashed CWM recovery.
Since then I have tried to access my storage through PC to drop in some ROMS, and I get 'Error: device has been removed' messages.
It allows me to copy from the device but not to it.
If I change the storage method to MSC I can copy to external storage but CWM calls the ROM's bad files.
I have tried fix permissions, wipe dalvik and a full factory reset. No luck whatsoever.
Anyone offer any advice please?
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have you tried using different usb ports on your computer? check the size of the rom file, if its below 500 mb the download was probably corrupt.

Start again. Flash a stock ROM using flash tools, flash a kernel tha already has CWM in it and auto roots - check everything works.
Sounds like something has gone wrong along the way - someone may be able to help, but rather than waiting for an answer, it's sometimes best/quicker to do all the steps again. Unless your phone has faulty hardware, the vast majority of problems can be solved this way.

Parkside said:
Start again. Flash a stock ROM using flash tools, flash a kernel tha already has CWM in it and auto roots - check everything works.
Sounds like something has gone wrong along the way - someone may be able to help, but rather than waiting for an answer, it's sometimes best/quicker to do all the steps again. Unless your phone has faulty hardware, the vast majority of problems can be solved this way.
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For this to do your bootloader need to be unlocked if im not mistaken

mrjraider said:
For this to do your bootloader need to be unlocked if im not mistaken
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He says he has unlocked his bootloader...

Parkside said:
He says he has unlocked his bootloader...
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Whoops.. My bad... Did not read properly

FlashTool
Have you use FlashTOOl to put the original software on your phome

Fixed this eventually something had gone wrong with the rom I was on. I ended up reflashing a different kernel via flashtool and it worked to flash another rom in Cwm.

Xperia SP 4.3 by DooMLoRD

Hello. I did all the steps in DooMLoRD's post, but there is something wrong. The phone is freezing all the time and really slow. After this 1 message appears "System UI has stopped" and then it works better, but when i try to start a game... "(name of the game) has stopped". I ask other guys, but they dont have problens like that on this ROM.
Can you tell me why is that? Thanks in advance!

Did you wipe your phone before installing? Try to install the DooMLoRD's rooted kernel and do a wipe in Recovery. Then, install the ROM again.

lanluckez said:
Did you wipe your phone before installing? Try to install the DooMLoRD's rooted kernel and do a wipe in Recovery. Then, install the ROM again.
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Actually first i have installed the ROM and then kernel (is like that in the instructions)
Is it posible to have that problem if i unlocked the bootloader or root the phone wrong?

ArcS-un said:
Actually first i have installed the ROM and then kernel (is like that in the instructions)
Is it posible to have that problem if i unlocked the bootloader or root the phone wrong?
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As long as your bootloader is unlocked root is not important for flashing this ROM. And if you already managed to install custom kernel (for example for aosp based rom) then you successfully unlocked your bootloader. Maybe as the previous post said, try to install DooMLoRD's kernel (The old one) then reboot recovery, wipe, flash 4.3 zip and it should work

pec0ra said:
As long as your bootloader is unlocked root is not important for flashing this ROM. And if you already managed to install custom kernel (for example for aosp based rom) then you successfully unlocked your bootloader. Maybe as the previous post said, try to install DooMLoRD's kernel (The old one) then reboot recovery, wipe, flash 4.3 zip and it should work
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I have installed this one: SP-4.3_leak_256-DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel-v1 Is that the new one ?
I found this: SP-DooMKernel-v03 and SP-DooMKernel-v04
Is that the older kernels ? Because i try the kernel in the ZIP with the ROM and there is no recovery...

Guys....
Im trying to install leaked 4.3 but have issue
1.flashed .254 using flash tool
2.Rebooted
3.Flashed Advanced kernel via fastboot
4.Rebooted
but when i turn on the phone after that,it vibrates once and then there is no display.
so i flashed .254 stock kernal but that didnt fix the issue
As of now im on .254 stock ROM with bootloader locked again
Please explain me step by step process to get this done with 4.3 plzzz
Please note that my phone even though was c5302 always displayed as c5303 in PC companion but it isnt now.

sabertooth777 said:
Guys....
Im trying to install leaked 4.3 but have issue
1.flashed .254 using flash tool
2.Rebooted
3.Flashed Advanced kernel via fastboot
4.Rebooted
but when i turn on the phone after that,it vibrates once and then there is no display.
so i flashed .254 stock kernal but that didnt fix the issue
As of now im on .254 stock ROM with bootloader locked again
Please explain me step by step process to get this done with 4.3 plzzz
Please note that my phone even though was c5302 always displayed as c5303 in PC companion but it isnt now.
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Okay! Do it this way
Unlock ur Bootloader
Flash stock .254 ftf
Then root and install cwm by locked bootloader method
( by installing previous firmware kernel ftf, root by doomloard kit, install cwm of locked bootloader then flash ur latest. 254 kernel ftf)
Now just flash the 4.3 rom through Cwm without Wiping anything
Sent from my C5303 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

sabertooth777 said:
Guys....
Im trying to install leaked 4.3 but have issue
1.flashed .254 using flash tool
2.Rebooted
3.Flashed Advanced kernel via fastboot
4.Rebooted
but when i turn on the phone after that,it vibrates once and then there is no display.
so i flashed .254 stock kernal but that didnt fix the issue
As of now im on .254 stock ROM with bootloader locked again
Please explain me step by step process to get this done with 4.3 plzzz
Please note that my phone even though was c5302 always displayed as c5303 in PC companion but it isnt now.
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Of course, cause u havent flashed the rom yet! You only flash the kernel, not the rom.
Now do it exactly as you did before, but after flashing the kernel and rebooting, tap the volume uo button continuously until you boot into cwm. And then you can flash the rom through cwm.
Dont forget to copy the zip in your ext sdcard before flashing the kernel!
Cheers.

I don't have the Take Screenshot option in the power menu. Is that normal ? Is it disabled by default or something ?

ArcS-un said:
Hello. I did all the steps in DooMLoRD's post, but there is something wrong. The phone is freezing all the time and really slow. After this 1 message appears "System UI has stopped" and then it works better, but when i try to start a game... "(name of the game) has stopped". I ask other guys, but they dont have problens like that on this ROM.
Can you tell me why is that? Thanks in advance!
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Read. You clearly haven't read the thread by Doomlord, you should. "WHY WONT IT READDDDD"

Robin>Hood said:
Read. You clearly haven't read the thread by Doomlord, you should. "WHY WONT IT READDDDD"
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Did you notice that this is my POST with my PROBLEM ?

marsx1984 said:
I don't have the Take Screenshot option in the power menu. Is that normal ? Is it disabled by default or something ?
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YES its normal
even i dont have it
for taking screenshot press vol down and power button together

Root & Unlock Bootloader for Xperia TX Latest Version

Hi. I wasn't able to understand the process of doing this to Sony devices cause I'm not used to all these sub-branches of steps for slightly different variations and software versions, lol, I understand this is a lot of n00bness for you guys.
I have a stock, legal Xperia TX, software version 9.2.A.1.199 and I want to get it to the point where I can flash custom ROMs. What do I do with it? Sorry for asking, I appreciate any help. :]

Pluto said:
Hi. I wasn't able to understand the process of doing this to Sony devices cause I'm not used to all these sub-branches of steps for slightly different variations and software versions, lol, I understand this is a lot of n00bness for you guys.
I have a stock, legal Xperia TX, software version 9.2.A.1.199 and I want to get it to the point where I can flash custom ROMs. What do I do with it? Sorry for asking, I appreciate any help. :]
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You can most likely only flash custom ROMs (that come with a custom kernel) if you have an unlocked bootloader; so first find out if you can unlock it.

Antiga Prime said:
You can most likely only flash custom ROMs (that come with a custom kernel) if you have an unlocked bootloader; so first find out if you can unlock it.
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What do I do after that? I'm following the instructions here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions but installing CWM and rooting for my device and it's software version is where I'm at a loss.

Pluto said:
What do I do after that? I'm following the instructions here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions but installing CWM and rooting for my device and it's software version is where I'm at a loss.
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Before unlocking your bootloader, I'd backup my TA partition which backs up your DRM keys. If you don't do that, you'll lose them forever (AFAIK), which means no more Bravia Engine. Look for "Backup-TA-9.10" in XDA and/or Google. You need root to do this, which means you'd have to go back to 4.1.2, because there are no methods currently available for rooting 4.3 without an unlocked bootloader.
Once you do that, or if you don't care, and you do upgrade back up to 4.3, flash this kernel, which comes with two recoveries, and then flash any custom ROM you want.
Although, if you do go back to 4.1.2 in order to backup your TA partition, then you can easily root 4.1.2, install CWM, and flash your custom ROM from there, no need to go back up to 4.3.

u can use this.. im also using tx
Hello!!! Aha...so you have troubles? and you need help? OK
Dont worry wetry to help each other in this hard situation...
On Russian site 4pda.ru there is a method to hove root, deodex, CWM on JB 4.3 (295).
Follow carefully the instruction below:
p.s. if you now how to get back old SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67), then dont follow my instruction just do it, maybe you can faster!!!!
First of all you need to get back to SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67), root it and CWM (if you have problems with here some steps):
1. Download a SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67) for ex.: this 67
2. extract the zip put the .ftf firmware to flashtool/firmware folder
3. Start flashtool, press flash/flashmode choose you ftf and press flash, when the guide winow popups up turno f your phone, then hold volume down (-) button and connect to PC. After installation let settle up your phone!
Rooting SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67):
1.Extract DooMLoRD...bla..bla...bla folder and start .bat file (cmd) conect your phone to PC and press enter on cmd screen!
2. if everything goes well your must be rebooted (if my memory didnt mistaken) and in app drawer you will see Superuser shortcut.
CWM for SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67):
1. Extract CWM4XperiaT_v6i_JB.
2. Conect your phone to PC and start the .bat file which inside CWM4XperiaT_v6i_JB folder then look at your phone and press "OK".
Once you get rooted, CWM SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67) here is the steps for TX 4.3 root & deodex for LB
1. Go to CWM and do all wipes (data, cache, dalvik)
2. Flash TX LT29i 4.3 295 deodex flashable04.zip. Dont reboot!!! Stay in recovery!!!
3. Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip. Dont reboot!!! Stay in recovery!!!
4. Go to Advenced menu and choose Power OFF!!!! Dont turn on your phone!!!!
5. Start Flashtool and press flash/flashmode then choose Xperia_TX_LT29i 9.2.A.0.295 USA kernelonly.ftf, press flash and when the guide window popups up conect your phone to PC with holding Volume Down (-) button.
6. boot up your phone!!!
Now you have Root 'n' Deodex
CWM installation
1. In developer options on your phone check on the "USB debugging mode" (if you dont know how to enter to dev. opt. go to about menu in settings and tap around 7 times the build number stroke!!! then go out to settings and the dev. option will shown upper about menu!!!!)
2. Security menu check on "unknown seurces"
3. Extract XT-lockeddualrecovery2.7.89-BETA.installer.zip, then conect your phone to PC and start the .bat inside folder!
4. When the cmd comes up and your phone conected press 1, now look at your phone and press "OK"
Downloads:
For SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67):
Flashtool: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4p...it?usp=sharing
Rooting file for SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4p...it?usp=sharing
CWM for SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4p...it?usp=sharing
One problem on CWM!!! You can use just sdcard1!!! You cant flash from phone own memory sdcard0!!!
But for normal CWM you can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2657190
For SXTX JB 4.3 firmware (295):
Deodexed TX LT29i 4.3 295: https://disk.yandex.ua/public/?hash=...ZP4Xa7qV0m0=
Kernel only for TX LT29i 4.3 295: https://disk.yandex.ua/public/?hash=...ALGDJmmVn5M=
SuperUser v1.93: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devd...ct/dl/?id=4204
And for CWM: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4p...it?usp=sharing

Rken09 said:
One problem on CWM!!! You can use just sdcard1!!! You cant flash from phone own memory sdcard0!!!
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With Philz Recovery, flashing from both Sdcards works fine.

doable for 9.2.A.1.215?
Antiga Prime said:
Before unlocking your bootloader, I'd backup my TA partition which backs up your DRM keys. If you don't do that, you'll lose them forever (AFAIK), which means no more Bravia Engine. Look for "Backup-TA-9.10" in XDA and/or Google. You need root to do this, which means you'd have to go back to 4.1.2, because there are no methods currently available for rooting 4.3 without an unlocked bootloader.
Once you do that, or if you don't care, and you do upgrade back up to 4.3, flash this kernel, which comes with two recoveries, and then flash any custom ROM you want.
Although, if you do go back to 4.1.2 in order to backup your TA partition, then you can easily root 4.1.2, install CWM, and flash your custom ROM from there, no need to go back up to 4.3.
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Hi bro, got a question on this part. I also would like to explore for custom ROM but loss at this part. FYI currently my Xperia Tx running on 4.3 jellybean with 9.2.A.1.215 kernel.
Basically what should i do to proceed with the installation of CM? I have rooted and unlock boatloader, but failed to enter to recovery mode. Pls advise bro.
Thanks,

[Q] How to Root Xperia Z1 KitKat 4.4.4 14.4.A.0.108 ?

I´ve installed the new official Firmware for the xperia z1 the 14.4.A.0.108. The problem is that i´ve lost root and the Towelroot method is not working with this new update. What can i do? how can i root my phone with this new firmware? Thanks for the help guys. :good:

http://nut.xperia-files.com/?dlid=WjEtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjEzMi1CRVRBLmluc3RhbGxlci56aXA=

How This Work?
How This Work? I just have to run the install.bat with the phone connected to the PC? Thanks

i rooted using easy root tool v7. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900 then download NUTS dual recovery and install it, use option 1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 it took me less than 20 mins i would say. device was rooted, no problems.

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mahalkosijoy said:
i rooted using easy root tool v7. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900 then download NUTS dual recovery and install it, use option 1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 it took me less than 20 mins i would say. device was rooted, no problems.
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Thank You My Friend !!! It Works Perfect !!! I´m Root Again

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alvarez_jma said:
Thank You My Friend !!! It Works Perfect !!! I´m Root Again
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I Have one more question. What is dualrecovery ? & What can i do with that? Thansk Again

alvarez_jma said:
I Have one more question. What is dualrecovery ? & What can i do with that? Thansk Again
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dual recovery is the "recovery" for your device. you can wipe data, cache,dalvik and etc on in. and using it, you can make nandroid backups, flash mods, and other fun stuff. To access it, turn you phone off. Then turn it back on, be ready because it should flash a GREEN led light suddenly, once it lights up click either up or down volume until the color changes. Down volume = TWRP, Up volume = Philz touch I THINK. not sure with the up volume. i use TWRP for backups and mods and roms.

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mahalkosijoy said:
dual recovery is the "recovery" for your device. you can wipe data, cache,dalvik and etc on in. and using it, you can make nandroid backups, flash mods, and other fun stuff. To access it, turn you phone off. Then turn it back on, be ready because it should flash a GREEN led light suddenly, once it lights up click either up or down volume until the color changes. Down volume = TWRP, Up volume = Philz touch I THINK. not sure with the up volume. i use TWRP for backups and mods and roms.
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Thank You Man !!!

Root Z1. KitKat 4.4.X
Hello everybody!
I am a new member here and i would like to share how i root my Xperia Z1 (C6903) KitKat 4.4.4. Version 14.4.A.0.108 with
stock Firmware and locked bootloader.
So, i have tried to root my phone with different flashtools, installed drivers etc etc but no luck. Finally i came over this page;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/newroot-z1-t2807092
First: I disabled any antivirus, malwareprogram it can give a false viruswarning and remove the file. I extracted the program Newroot to my desktop (How to find the program see above link).
On the phone: I went to settings/about the phone, scrolled down to the bottom to: Version, tapped version several times (for me 7 times) and a popup comes up and say you are now a developer. Now i set the developer options to ON and enabled USB-debugging. As default i also have enabled installation from unknown resources and unchecked the box Verifying apps. (Settings/SecurityUnknown resources/Verifying apps).
Now, I connected my phone to the PC with the USB-cable. Started the program Newroot from desktop, in the popup of the program i see that option "Check this to root your phone" is set by default. Now i just hit proced button and the rooting started, kept an eye on my phone and the phone rebooted. That was all and i had rooted phone with the superuser app in the apps section! :victory:. For some users first root does not work properly. If not sure you have completely root, check root with: Check Root. You can find it on Google store here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avaranasoftware.checkroot
If there is any error-messages, or if it says that busybox is not installed, use the Newroot program again to Unroot the phone instead. After unroot use Newroot program again to Root your phone. After reboot check again with Check Root, now everything should be fine. and both superuser app and busybox should be installed.
Good luck!
Note: Above is only a description of how i successfully rooted my phone. So i don´t take any responsibility for any eventual problems for others who root their phone.
Huge thanks to munjeni for this awesome program! :highfive:

mahalkosijoy said:
dual recovery is the "recovery" for your device. you can wipe data, cache,dalvik and etc on in. and using it, you can make nandroid backups, flash mods, and other fun stuff. To access it, turn you phone off. Then turn it back on, be ready because it should flash a GREEN led light suddenly, once it lights up click either up or down volume until the color changes. Down volume = TWRP, Up volume = Philz touch I THINK. not sure with the up volume. i use TWRP for backups and mods and roms.
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In CWM Recovery: if i choose wipe data/factory reset, will it unroot the phone and apply factory settings, same state as before rooting the phone?

alvarez_jma said:
I´ve installed the new official Firmware for the xperia z1 the 14.4.A.0.108. The problem is that i´ve lost root and the Towelroot method is not working with this new update. What can i do? how can i root my phone with this new firmware? Thanks for the help guys. :good:
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http://techglen.com/2014/07/03/how-...xperia-z1-z1c-108-firmware-locked-bootloader/
By this link, you can have both DualRecovery and Rooted phone
Just needs locked BL
Have fun

It will not unroot the phone, but it will wipe all your user data

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It will not unroot the phone, but it will wipe all your user data
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So if i unroot the phone first, and then access recovery mode and choose that option, will it be the same as factory reset and i can use warranty of the phone if needed?

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So if i unroot the phone first, and then access recovery mode and choose that option, will it be the same as factory reset and i can use warranty of the phone if needed?
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If you unroot the phone you will lose recovery.
If you want to unroot the easiest way is just to flash a stock FTF using flashtool.
And rooting does not void the warranty, only unlocking the bootloader does that

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If you unroot the phone you will lose recovery.
If you want to unroot the easiest way is just to flash a stock FTF using flashtool.
And rooting does not void the warranty, only unlocking the bootloader does that
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Aha ok i understand, thank you for this helpful response. Big thanks!

gregbradley said:
If you unroot the phone you will lose recovery.
If you want to unroot the easiest way is just to flash a stock FTF using flashtool.
And rooting does not void the warranty, only unlocking the bootloader does that
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Now a couple of days i used the Newroot tool. I have installed some utilities with functions that requires root. Root Manager app says i have the Clockworkmod and most functions in that program does not work, and Titanium backup pro complains that my CVM- Superuser program can cause some functions to work improperly, and i should update my binaries to SuperSU for the program to work properly.
I installed SuperSU and in recoverymode i got the question if i wanted to "install the untrusted SuperSU Zip and this can not be undone". I chose no because i was not sure what could happen so i reboot the phone and after that i was not rooted anymore, i checked with root checker and my programs that requires root did not function. So i rooted the phone again with Newroot and i got root again and all problems were gone, root access was granted to all programs that required root, except for root manager...
So i googled about Clockworkmod and that mod is rarely used for the Z1-model, most used for Samsung and HTC.
So i wonder if i backup all my data via PC-Companion, can i choose "repair the phone" and it will turn back the phone to it´s original state?
Or do i have to flash the phone myself with a stock rom? I have search for my stock rom everywhere and i cannot find it. But with PC-Companion is it possible to return the phone to it´s original state?

Force a repair with pccompanion to return your phone to factory state
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

gregbradley said:
Force a repair with pccompanion to return your phone to factory state
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Successfully returned it to factory state. Pressed *#*#7378423#*#* and checked, and everything is exactly as it was when i was rooted, so i assume the Newroot prog did nothing to my phone except for rooting it and installed recovery?
Anyway, maybe i will root my phone again now when i know it is possible to turn it back to stock to get the benefits from root.
Huge thanks gregbradley you made my day! :good: :victory:

No worries.
Yes the newroot process only roots the phone, it does nothing to the bootloader

gregbradley said:
No worries.
Yes the newroot process only roots the phone, it does nothing to the bootloader
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I guess there will not pass many days before i root the phone again...