Hi,
I'm looking forward to getting my Z1 tomorrow, and being used to having root on my device (ever since I jailbroke my iPhone 3GS) I'd like to get it here as well.
After a bit of reading I got the impression it's rather difficult compared to my previous phone - at least when I'm not having access to a windows computer.
So far I found that Flashtool will be able to unlock my bootloader - but will that be enough to flash SuperSU.zip in order to gain root?
Or is there some other way I overlooked so far? Please help an Xperia noob to make the first steps safely
I appreciate all advice, links, ...
Unlocking your bootloader alone then thats a no,
next you need to flash a custom kernel that contains a recovery
(sony xperias dont have a recovery partition)
once that is done use the recovery menu to flash a superuser or superSu zip
then you are rooted,
take note that custom kernels can only be flashed with a unlocked bootloader (UBL For short)
and also note that there are tools to root but depend on exploits and firmware version
This method of rooting is garenteed because this method doesnt depend on fw version or avaliblw exploits
some misc info
Flashable zips simply execute a script when flashed (often copying files (superuser or supersu copy the app and the SU binary to your system)
yes you need flashtool (not Emma not from sony either)
if you want me to guide you through then just reply
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Hi,
great to hear, and thank you for that warm welcome to help me become familiar with the device
OK, so Flashtool needs to detect the device, then I can use it to unlock the device. I noticed DooMkernel to be rather extensive in its features, so I think I'll give that one a go.
Does unlocking the bootloader void guarantee? Or flashing a custom kernel or ROM?
What the heck is Emma?
husky69 said:
Hi,
great to hear, and thank you for that warm welcome to help me become familiar with the device
OK, so Flashtool needs to detect the device, then I can use it to unlock the device. I noticed DooMkernel to be rather extensive in its features, so I think I'll give that one a go.
Does unlocking the bootloader void guarantee? Or flashing a custom kernel or ROM?
What the heck is Emma?
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Yes any sort of modifying will void your garentee or warrenty
and yes
download flashtool (i think links can be found on Doomlords posts)
plug in your Device
click on Bootloader unlock
and folow what it tells you
(to get your iemi code you can type *#06#* in the dialer or go to settings then about then status (it may be there)
and emma is Sony's useless flashtool (to me and you)
(you want the flashtool devloped by bin4ry , doomlord and someone else (cant spell their name)
also side note
i recomend DoomKernel,
DoomLord is a master in Xperia Devices and is very good at coding, his kernels are allways the safest to run
also some other notes make sure his kernel fw version is the same as on your z1 and also make sure that the drivers are installed for your z1
googling can help you here
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Just note that doing it this way will lose your TApartition and drm keys. Have a read about these then decide if this is the route you want to take.
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blueether said:
Just note that doing it this way will lose your TApartition and drm keys. Have a read about these then decide if this is the route you want to take.
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thanks for posting
i knew i was forgetting something
For OP
notes:
TA partition contains DRM keys
bravia engine and x-reality depend on your (unique) drm keys
also if your not on 4.3 it will break your camera (if you unlock your bootloader)
you can relock and restore your drm keys if you back them up
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Hello has all at first thank you has all for your work, then of apres that I have you understood have reussi the ROOT of the Xperia postal area,
Somebody could posted a TUTO detaillé for the ROOT, and derniere question I have C5303, 12.0. Has 1.247, root possible?
Thanks you
Currently only available for unlocked bootloaders. Locked bootloader root seems to have some problems writing into system.
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EDIT: unfortunetaly, it appears not to work
those who want to try something with locked bootloader sent me a pm!
Maybe I have a method to root for locked bootloaders, I can't test it because I don't have the device (would love to have it though), so I need testers
krabappel2548 said:
those who want to try something sent me a pm!
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U means for rooting with locked bootloader?
rajeevxperia said:
U means for rooting with locked bootloader?
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yes but it's only a small chance it will work, it's untested
Thank you for your reponse fast, which sound risks them of boatloader
Rooting status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
It means that I cannot the root?
Unfortunately your device cannot be unlocked. At least not for free. I remember someone who offered unlocking these phones for a price. But due to the fact that XDA Dev's saw it as not complying with their rules, they kinda shunned upon the specific person and his activities.
Anyhow, about what Krabappel posted, unfortunately it does not work. I have given this tool a try and it keeps on failing when trying to run the pwn binary. I have also tried to run the binary in various modes, but still to no avail. The thing is I cannot find the source code for this binary for me to be able to take a look at it and see if there is something to be changed for it to work on the SP.
dumraden said:
Unfortunately your device cannot be unlocked. At least not for free. I remember someone who offered unlocking these phones for a price. But due to the fact that XDA Dev's saw it as not complying with their rules, they kinda shunned upon the specific person and his activities.
Anyhow, about what Krabappel posted, unfortunately it does not work. I have given this tool a try and it keeps on failing when trying to run the pwn binary. I have also tried to run the binary in various modes, but still to no avail. The thing is I cannot find the source code for this binary for me to be able to take a look at it and see if there is something to be changed for it to work on the SP.
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In our development section two threads are there. One is cwm and another one is autoroot kernel without cwm.. Which one should i flash.? My bootloader is unlocked.. I need root and cwm.. And i am in the latest . 257 build. I know that the autoroot kernel is build from the old update...if i flash the kernel my new update will gone? Hope u understand... Or should i wait for doom kernel later...
The kernel and the Rom is the same, but different.
On Xperia's they are flashed on 2 different occasions. So by flashing an older kernel, you wont lose the system updates of the 257 update, but if Sony made changes to the kernel from 211 to 257 those will be lost. When I was developing for the Active, I always used .42 as my Kernel sources, because I found them to be more battery efficient, but my system sources were .68.
TL: DR. Flash it you're gonna be OK. I would go for the CWM. The prerooted kernel only gives you root privileges, but doesn't have CWM, which gives you the ability to flash custom ROMs and Backup/Restore your Rom.
So the cwm kernel have autoroot function too? If i flash cwm kernel i will get both. Root and cwm. Right?
U know any changes from .211 kernel and .257 kerenel?
Normally yes, developers implement autoroot on CWM enabled Kernels. Now for this one I dont know. Im still locked so I haven't tried it out.
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Normally yes, developers implement autoroot on CWM enabled Kernels. Now for this one I dont know. Im still locked so I haven't tried it out.
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Anyway thank u for ur idea... And i decided to stay with locked bootloader until doomkernel is came... No problem...
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Normally yes, developers implement autoroot on CWM enabled Kernels. Now for this one I dont know. Im still locked so I haven't tried it out.
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There is autoroot in the kernel with CWM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292716).
I flashed it and everything works OK. Just need to install superuser or supersu app from market and update su binary.
Ive just got a xperia sp and my bootloader status is no so im on stock till someone gets root with bootloader locked
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Good day guys, how do I check if my bootloader is locked on my stock phone? Ive tried power + vol up or down but its no go
tnx
Open up Dialer. Type in *#*#7378423#*#*. Go to Service Info -> Configuration -> check the Bootloader Unlock Allowed: If it's a No, then you cannot unlock the bootloader. If it says yes you can use the sony developer website to do so.
Anyone tried unrooting SP using update service setup?
In this video, Xperia Z is unrooted using it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8LlNufSP2E
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And guys just check if this app works for SP for installing CWM!!
x-Parts:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
The issue is not unrooting the device, but rooting it to start with
X-parts will only work if you have busy box and su binaries. So far no tool (modded or not) has worked for me. I might be missing something, but AFAIK there is no way to root without unlocking the bootloader.
App not supporting sp
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Hi, i got my Sony Xperia Z1 today and I want to do all the tweaking and flashing things. So, according to what i read i should do the following:
1- Root phone with some root program
2- Backup TA and DRM keys: don't know what drm keys are, neither how to backup them...
3- Update to ftf .290 (4.3)
4- Unlock Boot loader: Will this void warranty? Saw people saying that with TA backed up I can restore warranty as well, but at sony website it says it will void. Can someone clarify this to me?
5- Root again: Why should i root again? In which previous step I lose root?
6- Flash kernel with flashtool (or adb): Which are the best kernels? I will flash doomlord kernel for now
7- Flash custom rom: This is my main question. Which are the best 4.3 roms? I'm taking a look at iHacker, Monx, and PAC. Looks like PAC doesn't have camera working, can someone confirm that? About iHacker and Monx, there isn't a bug list, so i wonder if they are perfectly working, including camera..
Thanks
1 yea root phone
2 yea backup your TA and DRM there is a tut on the forum just search
3 yea update to 4.3 so u can unlock your bl without losing camera function
4 yea it will void your warranty and ya you can relock your bl with your keys there is a tut for that too
5 u have too because u loose root when u update but it is still a work in progress so read around and see what method works
6 doom I think is the way to go
7 try then out and see which one is better for you...I haven't used any of them so I don't know what bugs they have
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cippi21 said:
1 yea root phone
2 yea backup your TA and DRM there is a tut on the forum just search
3 yea update to 4.3 so u can unlock your bl without losing camera function
4 yea it will void your warranty and ya you can relock your bl with your keys there is a tut for that too
5 u have too because u loose root when u update but it is still a work in progress so read around and see what method works
6 doom I think is the way to go
7 try then out and see which one is better for you...I haven't used any of them so I don't know what bugs they have
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4- But if i relock will i get my warranty back? I mean, they will be capable of knowing that I unlockd in the first place?
7- So you are using stock? I'll ask in the roms thread for what works. Just thought that asking once here would be better =)
Thanks for the answers!
ffp. said:
4- But if i relock will i get my warranty back? I mean, they will be capable of knowing that I unlockd in the first place?
7- So you are using stock? I'll ask in the roms thread for what works. Just thought that asking once here would be better =)
Thanks for the answers!
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Well from what I read around yea they will be able to because they ask for your imei no when u want to unlock and they store it...not sure tho so maybe just wait until someone else confirms this...yes I'm still on stock
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Hi I am new to super smart phones like the z1, I'm the type of person to want to hack things and make them beret but I'm also the type of person everything goes wrong for. I want to know if it really worth rooting my phone what I would gane and if it worth the risk,? Thanks
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Some of the Benefits of Rooting:
1. Easily backup your apps + data to your Ext sd card (no PC required)
2. Remove bloatware (pre-installed carrier apps that you cant remove without root)
3. Full customization of your xperia z1. Examples: change your navigation bar layout, add 3 dot menu bar, customize your status bar, assign different actions to your hardware buttons, increase/decrease height of your navigation bar etc
4.Flash custom ROMs and kernels (if your bootloader unlocked)
5.Overclokking.
6.Improve Battery life with Frequencies and Governors.
7.Full access to your System phone.
8.Modified build.prop to make uncompatible, compatible apps.
9...and more...
RushNReady said:
Hi I am new to super smart phones like the z1, I'm the type of person to want to hack things and make them beret but I'm also the type of person everything goes wrong for. I want to know if it really worth rooting my phone what I would gane and if it worth the risk,? Thanks
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anyone who is asking this question shouldn't mind if he needs root - you need root ^^
there should be no problems if you read the instructions and immediatly ask questions when there are problems
ruinkhan said:
Some of the Benefits of Rooting:
1. Easily backup your apps + data to your Ext sd card (no PC required)
2. Remove bloatware (pre-installed carrier apps that you cant remove without root)
3. Full customization of your xperia z1. Examples: change your navigation bar layout, add 3 dot menu bar, customize your status bar, assign different actions to your hardware buttons, increase/decrease height of your navigation bar etc
4.Flash custom ROMs and kernels (if your bootloader unlocked)
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So if I root my phone will all the stuff I have on there already stays there or does it wipe it. What happens when new updates come out? My warrenty stops to doesn't it? I would have to flash a stock rom if i have any problems? so the phones functions all work the same Ie connecting a ps3 controler? Just worry I'm going to screw it up or loose things to gain things
RushNReady said:
So if I root my phone will all the stuff I have on there already stays there or does it wipe it. What happens when new updates come out? My warrenty stops to doesn't it? I would have to flash a stock rom if i have any problems? so the phones functions all work the same Ie connecting a ps3 controler? Just worry I'm going to screw it up or loose things to gain things
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Unlocking bootloader might do that, but not root.
So rooting my phone will give me more control and customisation. Still keeping installed apps and game progress? Un locking bootloader will change everything and loose everything?
RushNReady said:
So rooting my phone will give me more control and customisation. Still keeping installed apps and game progress? Un locking bootloader will change everything and loose everything?
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Exactly.
First thing I do when I get a new phone. Root the thing. Grab titanium, get CRT an I'm happy again. . Yea its worth it m8. 100%
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someone could confirm whether the BIONZ processing is lost??
thank you
yanbee said:
someone could confirm whether the BIONZ processing is lost??
thank you
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You don't loose anything when you root the phone.
When you unlock the bootloader than yes you will loose a few features such as Bionz and also the Xperia Throw.
Here is a video that should clarify a few things for you:
Just2Cause said:
Exactly.
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Were is the thanks button. What's the best way to root then
Sorry I mean unlocking bootloader
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RushNReady said:
Were is the thanks button. What's the best way to root then
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First question is what version of firmware you are on. To get a fully functional root on 4.3 firmware (with write to system ability) you need to unlock the bootloader first.
You can have a partial root on 4.3 that will still allow use of Titanium Backup or Xposed Framework. To get root you need to use Flashtool to downgrade to old 534 firmware. Than root with vroot (check out my channel for video). Than install dual recovery. Once you have root and recovery flash a prerooted rom. I would highly advise using monxdified rom.
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shem2409 said:
First question is what version of firmware you are on. To get a fully functional root on 4.3 firmware (with write to system ability) you need to unlock the bootloader first.
You can have a partial root on 4.3 that will still allow use of Titanium Backup or Xposed Framework. To get root you need to use Flashtool to downgrade to old 534 firmware. Than root with vroot (check out my channel for video). Than install dual recovery. Once you have root and recovery flash a prerooted rom. I would highly advise using monxdified rom.
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Also there are 100 of threads that give you information on how to get root. Please read before asking the same information.
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shem2409 said:
First question is what version of firmware you are on. To get a fully functional root on 4.3 firmware (with write to system ability) you need to unlock the bootloader first.
You can have a partial root on 4.3 that will still allow use of Titanium Backup or Xposed Framework. To get root you need to use Flashtool to downgrade to old 534 firmware. Than root with vroot (check out my channel for video). Than install dual recovery. Once you have root and recovery flash a prerooted rom. I would highly advise using monxdified rom.
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Also there are 100 of threads that give you information on how to get root. Please read before asking the same information.
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i have 4.2.2 is that what you mean by firmware ? i wanted to ask is it worth it whats the point in having a website where you can post question you want answered to then only be told not to ask any just read other peoples dont make sense
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i have 4.2.2 is that what you mean by firmware ? i wanted to ask is it worth it whats the point in having a website where you can post question you want answered to then only be told not to ask any just read other peoples dont make sense
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When you go to Settings>About Phone under Build Number you will get the firmware that you are on. To root the phone you need to downgrade to .534 firmware. This place is to ask questions, but there is a search function for a reason. When you ask the same question for 100th time you just flood the forum. Your question on why you should root has been answered. If you want to find out how to do it read on the respective threads.
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shem2409 said:
First question is what version of firmware you are on. To get a fully functional root on 4.3 firmware (with write to system ability) you need to unlock the bootloader first.
You can have a partial root on 4.3 that will still allow use of Titanium Backup or Xposed Framework. To get root you need to use Flashtool to downgrade to old 534 firmware. Than root with vroot (check out my channel for video). Than install dual recovery. Once you have root and recovery flash a prerooted rom. I would highly advise using monxdified rom.
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I did a backup of TA partition, then I updated to 4.3 (290) and unlocked bootloader in order to flash TWRP and flash SuperSu. All was nice, except for x-reality didn`t work (which i dont care so much) but I didn't know if BIONZ camera image processor stop working too.
This is my only concern. I want to know if its possible to have unlocked bootloader and root without loosing BIONZ processor. I tried restoring TA partition while unlocked/rooted, but it became in a soft-brick which I only could solve flashing a ftf.
Thank you very much!
yanbee said:
I did a backup of TA partition, then I updated to 4.3 (290) and unlocked bootloader in order to flash TWRP and flash SuperSu. All was nice, except for x-reality didn`t work (which i dont care so much) but I didn't know if BIONZ camera image processor stop working too.
This is my only concern. I want to know if its possible to have unlocked bootloader and root without loosing BIONZ processor. I tried restoring TA partition while unlocked/rooted, but it became in a soft-brick which I only could solve flashing a ftf.
Thank you very much!
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When you unlock the bootloader you loose the DRM keys.Technologies such as X-reality Engine or Bionz will not work with bootloader unlocked.
When you restore your TA do it on the same firmware that you did the backup on. There have been issues reported when trying to restore backup from 4.2.2. on 4.3
shem2409 said:
When you unlock the bootloader you loose the DRM keys.Technologies such as X-reality Engine or Bionz will not work with bootloader unlocked.
When you restore your TA do it on the same firmware that you did the backup on. There have been issues reported when trying to restore backup from 4.2.2. on 4.3
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But it's possible to have a working camera without bionz working? (such it happens in 4.3 after unlocking bootloader).
I can only do TA backup in 4.2.2 (534 or 257) because are the only rooteable versions. And I only can unlock bootloader in 4.3 because it's the only version which doesn't lose camera functionality. How it's supposed to be root and restore TA in 4.3?
Thank you.
yanbee said:
But it's possible to have a working camera without bionz working? (such it happens in 4.3 after unlocking bootloader).
I can only do TA backup in 4.2.2 (534 or 257) because are the only rooteable versions. And I only can unlock bootloader in 4.3 because it's the only version which doesn't lose camera functionality. How it's supposed to be root and restore TA in 4.3?
Thank you.
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The camera works on 4.3 when bootloader is unlocked. You are going to loose bionz and x-reality. You cannot relock the bootloader on 4.3 if you want to have a functioning root. It's either one or the other. When you restore TA you will relock the bootloader.
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If sony is completely fine with us unlocking hte bootloader, as shown here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlocking-boot-loader
Why did they make it so difficult to root the device?
Supish said:
If sony is completely fine with us unlocking hte bootloader, as shown here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlocking-boot-loader
Why did they make it so difficult to root the device?
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If you can unlock the bootloader it is a very easy 2 second job to root.
But id have to downgrade my firmware. And my data would be erased. Seems so needless
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But id have to downgrade my firmware. And my data would be erased. Seems so needless
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That's only to back up TA upgrading with root from 4.2.2 is to 4.3 or 4.4 is not supported.
Upgrade to stock then unlock
Also I think losing all data is a sacrifice worth it besidesvyou can back up data Sony provides you with the tools or just copy SD card to desktop and restore when done.
OOORRRRRRRR.....
You can get pre-rooted firmware here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
Backup TA and unlock(if you want but I'm getting the sense that you just want root)
The last option is the preferred one no downgrade pain nonsense.
And finally to answer your Question: Sony is gonna Sony they say they don't mind you unlocking boot loader but the remove the good stuff like BIONZ. Now just imagine with root in which they never claimed to not mind about.
yup owns Z1 and stuff.
RealiableCandy4 said:
That's only to back up TA upgrading with root from 4.2.2 is to 4.3 or 4.4 is not supported.
Upgrade to stock then unlock
Also I think losing all data is a sacrifice worth it besidesvyou can back up data Sony provides you with the tools or just copy SD card to desktop and restore when done.
OOORRRRRRRR.....
You can get pre-rooted firmware here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
Backup TA and unlock(if you want but I'm getting the sense that you just want root)
The last option is the preferred one no downgrade pain nonsense.
And finally to answer your Question: Sony is gonna Sony they say they don't mind you unlocking boot loader but the remove the good stuff like BIONZ. Now just imagine with root in which they never claimed to not mind about.
yup owns Z1 and stuff.
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Ive checked my phone on *#*#SERVICE#*#* and it says bootloader unlock allowed: no. What do you recommend I do?
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Ive checked my phone on *#*#SERVICE#*#* and it says bootloader unlock allowed: no. What do you recommend I do?
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As for unlocking bootloader there's no hope. But you can still get root by flashing pre-rooted firmware in the link I provided in previous post. Just follow the locked bootloader instructions.
yup owns Z1 and stuff. Also if I've helped you don't forget to hit THANKS - actions speak louder that words.
I did not thought that the first question of the OP was to root the phone ....
Hi guys. I have recently signed up here and am currently a XDA and Android noob. But i do have some experience of rooting. (I often watch one of my relative root and do stuff with odin but only for Samsung). I currently own a SONY Xperia ZR C5502. It has android 4.4.4 KitKat.
And i have no idea how to root it or load it's boot screen. I'm trying to install CyanogenMod or an android lollipop ROM to it.
If anyone is kind enough to give me some advice or help I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks
Ahmed
Hi Hardwelling, Welcome to ZR Forums
i was a samsung user one day so i know what you feel now
For Sony Devices, to flash ".ftf" ROMs, flash kernels..etc , you should use Flashtool
It's the same as ODIN.
First
For Rooting your device you've several ways :
1. Root the device without unlocking bootloader (you'll not be able to flash any other ROM not based on Sony Stock one)
2. Root the device with unlocking the bootlader. (you'll lose your DRM Keys , however there are ways to Back them up, search xda for further information about DRM keys)
for both of them, you may search in the forums and you'll get a lot of methods (towelroot, Pre-rooted ROMS..etc)
Second
Installing Custom Recovery.. you may find plenty of them here, but i suggest the best one NUT's Dual Recovery,it works for both Locked Bootloaders and Unlocked Bootloaders.. Here you'll find all recoveries for Xperia Devices, make sure to choose the one beginning with "ZR", and go the "Installer" way, much faster
Third
Flashing custom ROM, it depends on what you have [LB] or [UB]..
Locked Bootloader Devices can't run CyanogenMod or AOSP ROMs..etc, as it only allow Sony signed kernels.
Unlocked Bootloader Devices allow you to run any kind of ROMS even Stock ones, but you'll lose some features of the Stock one as you lose your DRM keys
For myself.. i'm running Rooted LB Stock 4.4.4, and previously i was using this ROM
Use Flashtool to unlock the bootloader using SONY's official way..go to sony website and follow the steps there
Install the NUT's dual recovery using the installer..
Flash the pre rooted AOSP build :thumbup:
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vaisakhcr7 said:
Use Flashtool to unlock the bootloader using SONY's official way..go to sony website and follow the steps there
Install the NUT's dual recovery using the installer..
Flash the pre rooted AOSP build :thumbup:
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I would not recommend this approach as you will lose your drm keys.
Just follow one off many rooting guides wich you find on this forum.
After that take a backup of your TA partition with TA-Backup tool wich also can be found in this forum.
After this you can safely unlock the bootloader.
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Mario.D said:
I would not recommend this approach as you will lose your drm keys.
Just follow one off many rooting guides wich you find on this forum.
After that take a backup of your TA partition with TA-Backup tool wich also can be found in this forum.
After this you can safely unlock the bootloader.
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You can backup your DRM keys using BACKUP TA and restore if needed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
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