Guys, what do you think, will i be able to flash Japan version of Z by international version of f/w ?
If you're talking about official FTF firmwares then no. And if you're talking about flashable zips through recovery then yes(if you can unlock the bootloader).
No, i`m talking about official FTF. Do you really think that i couldn`t flash FTF from C6603 mobel to SO-02E phone ?
First of all, you will not be able to unlock the bootloader, even if you happened too, then you would need to flash the international version f/w followed by the docomo f/w else it would behave weird.
When you flash the international f/w, you must select only the kernel or system.img (only) and then you must exclude that component while flashing the docomo f/w. This is the way to get root on docomo phones, unless some hack or vulnerability discovered to root it..
Previously I had Xperia Acro S from Japan and this how I got root on it..
DennisDD78 said:
No, i`m talking about official FTF. Do you really think that i couldn`t flash FTF from C6603 mobel to SO-02E phone ?
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i know this is an old thread but just in case anyone is wondering - the answer is "yes" you can flash international .ftf files (C6603) to the SO-02E and it works fine. i know because i do it myself.
DennisDD78 said:
No, i`m talking about official FTF. Do you really think that i couldn`t flash FTF from C6603 mobel to SO-02E phone ?
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Yes, My 'Z' is SO-02E too and using room eXistenZ v4.3.5, (LB). Dont be afraid your phone is brick
I need a custom rom form my xperia zSo-02E
I can't find any roms please help..
Hi guys,
i'm just update my xperia v not long ago into JB, but i don like it so is there any way to flashback to stock ics without unlocking the bootloader ?
can sony flash tool do that? thx~
Akis.Jeff said:
Hi guys,
i'm just update my xperia v not long ago into JB, but i don like it so is there any way to flashback to stock ics without unlocking the bootloader ?
can sony flash tool do that? thx~
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yes, you need the flashtool from the development section and then find an ICS ftf from the all in one thread
sony flashtool will only work with an unlocked bootloader, the flashtool from the dev section will work on a locked bootlader
Hi all masters,
I just updated my phone to 4.3. It is an official update from PC companion.
The build number of my phone is now 9.2.A.0.295
and the Kernel version is 3.4.0-perf-g1bd8e16
After the update, I have lost the root functions....:silly:
I would like to ask for a simple way to root my phone Xperia TX LT29i
I am not familiar with rooting my phone. May I have a detailed tutorial? Thanks
Many Thanks,
Phillip Sony
The same problem to you
Is your bootloader unlocked?
Antiga Prime said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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In my case i've a locked bootloader
You should follow this thread :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2653262
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
currently, there is no
yhackup said:
currently, there is no
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WRONG!
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Use app called towelroot and install it then click a button
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
androidfreak70 said:
WRONG!
Use app called towelroot and install it then click a button
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
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CVE-2014-3153 (towelroot exploit) is patched in Sony kernel source and doesn't work any more.
To root, you need to flash a 230 kernel with Flashtool, root then flash back the 283 kernel.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
kingvortex said:
CVE-2014-3153 (towelroot exploit) is patched in Sony kernel source and doesn't work any more.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Oh.. Really?
I thought it will work.. Ok no problem
And thanks for the info
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
RE:
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Guys! Try this (read it some where)
1. Flash 4.4.4 tft
2. install supersu, and towelroot then
3. flash only 4.4.2 kernel (don't tick anything in wipe, in exclude list tick everything except kernel).
4.It will boot, then root with towelroot, give it a reboot.
5. u're rooted.
6. Now flash only 4.4.4 kernel back
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Towelroot does not help,
It can't root xperia z with 4.4.4, "This phone isn't currently supported" error
Any other way to root this ???
war357 said:
Towelroot does not help,
It can't root xperia z with 4.4.4, "This phone isn't currently supported" error
Any other way to root this ???
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Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
kingvortex said:
Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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OK bro,
I'll try this
Spock0785 said:
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
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That is for unlocked bootloader @Spock0785
Some cant unlock it so they need to know howto for locked bl
And its also easier of some can post only the .230 kernel to root and also put the kernel of 4.4.4 to flash it back to keep root.
Send from my XZ With My Own Personal Modified MoonWalker SuperB !
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Spock0785 said:
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
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here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873
refer this for locked boot loader, it will give you kernels in FTF which can be flashed on locked bootloader.
No need to re-root after upgrade...
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Hi,
Today I have upgraded my "towelrooted" Xperia Z (C6603) from 10.5.1.A.0.230 to 10.5.1.A.0.283 and guess what? To my surprise, the root remained in place in my phone after this upgrade. This is contrary to all my previous experiences with upgrading firmwares in this phone. How did I do that? Nothing special. I have downloaded (OTA) the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware and then I let my phone upgrade itself. That's it.
I don't know if this is a region-specific anomaly but I have an unbranded phone purchased in Germany. I checked the details of this newest firmware in my phone and it is a German generic OTA version, exactly this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-5-1-0-283-t2876005 , so it's not some special build or something like that.
Until now, all firmware upgrades used to wipe out every single root I had but this upgrade didn't, luckily. Anyone here with the same experience?
Updating via OTA usually doesn't remove root as long as the OTA doesn't fail.
This is because an OTA doesn't format /system, rather it just replaces the necessary files.
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kingvortex said:
Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Can I use latest version of flashtool or do I have to take flashtool-version 0.9.13?
(because in the flashtool-thread it says: "WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.)
saschc said:
Can I use latest version of flashtool or do I have to take flashtool-version 0.9.13?
(because in the flashtool-thread it says: "WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.)
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Use the latest version. That statement means all versions of Flashtool including and after 0.9.13.
Since I wrote that post, I wrote a guide on rooting 10.5.1.A.0.283. Find it here.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
kingvortex said:
Use the latest version. That statement means all versions of Flashtool including and after 0.9.13.
Since I wrote that post, I wrote a guide on rooting 10.5.1.A.0.283. Find it here.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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I know that, but thx for the hint. Very good and clear guide by the way. I like to be informed as good as possible before I start
I have Xperia Z C6602 India Model and i want to install the miui custom rom. I dont know how to do it. I am using stock 4.4.4 [.283] unrooted.
Do i need to root the phone to install the rom? Do i require to Unlock The bootloader?
Please give me the steps how to perform this installation of custom rom.
mastermind247 said:
I have Xperia Z C6602 India Model and i want to install the miui custom rom. I dont know how to do it. I am using stock 4.4.4 [.283] unrooted.
Do i need to root the phone to install the rom? Do i require to Unlock The bootloader?
Please give me the steps how to perform this installation of custom rom.
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Dude read the forum rules and the subforums. You will find all the info you need there