Hello everyone, I've been trying to get my Xperia Z rooted. The firmware is 10.31.E.0.191.
I did something wrong now I'm bricked. When I turn my phone on the Sony logo appears and then that's it, and the screen turns off afterwards. I've tried all methods and failed to get my device rooted.. I tried flashing the kernel of this ftf file "C6606_10.1.1.B.0.166_TMobile_US" thinking maybe I had to downgrade because my firmware wasn't supported with flashtool and other methods to root.
Please give me some advice!!
Flash a stock FTF to your phone to unbrick it, then root it with this - Root many Android. Method 0 is what you need to root your current firmware version.
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Already have that file downloaded. I used method 3. I guess I choose the wrong one then. I'll try using method 0 then! Also one thing, could you please link me to a stock FTF?
I don't have one to hand, sorry. There's definitely a C6606 stock rom in the general section. A search should find it.
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Ok I'll keep searching. I was going to download one and make it a FTF with flashtool but Sony PC Companion cant recognize my phone because of the issue lol no problem though, I'll get it! :good:
EDIT: Ok, so Sony PC Companion is fixing my phone atm, had no idea I could do that I just selected my device and it's fixing my device! After that I'll try method 0! Thanks man!
You're welcome.
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Hi,
after flashing the CWM Recovery System (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012738) to a ROOTED, but bootloader-LOCKED Xperia T everything worked, but:
- WiFi ist broken. It does connect to my LAN, the Phone shows up in the network if I do a scan, it respondes to ping, but I dont get any internet connection?!?
- From time to time I get some unstable responses from the UI (taskbar).
It's the NEW phone of my wife, I need to fix the WiFi...
PS:
Tried also this package:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2007741
And I tried the CWM removing tool:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/emo2h2wxbt4jwqn/CWM4XperiaT_Remover.zip
Nothing helped
Xperia Z forum??
Flash a stock firmware with flashtool or use sony update service to repair your phone.
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gm007 said:
Xperia Z forum??
Flash a stock firmware with flashtool or use sony update service to repair your phone.
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I'm not able to post in the xda xperia T forum.
After flashing the CWM OTA update isn't possible anymore.
Would be nice to find a solution WITHOUT loosing all my stuff/new install after flashing a new firmware.
fixed it via update via pc with sony update service to GB and re-root with bin4ry.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Hi there,
I recently unlocked the bootloader on my Xperia Z so i could root my phone. I want to revert back to the stock firmware originally on the phone and tried downloading what i believed to be the stock firmware and flashed the device but everytime i try to install the newly released 4.2.2 firmware, it keeps telling me that it fails as the phone has modified firmware. I have tried using the sony update service but i get the same error and really have no clue on how to rectify this. Please help as im worried ive completely messed up the phone.
TIA
Use EMMA Flashtool. Read everything and you are ready to go.
Don't use PC Companion or Sony Update Software on an unlocked device.
Thanks for the info.
I followed the instructions in the help file but everytime i run the software, my system crashes out and i cant seem to run it
Blue screen? Could be drivers issue.
You could download a stock FTF and flash it with Flashtool too. Same effect as EMMA.
It's a case of actually finding a stock ftf
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Is it worth me 're-locking the bootloader as I know this can be done with the flashtool
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Hello,
I got a Japanese XperiaZ (Docomo) on which I tried to achieve root access following this guide:
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/07/...irmware-by-doomlord-easy-rooting-toolkit-v18/
After flashing the first .ftf and trying to turn on the phone I'm stuck in a bootloop (until Sony then restarts).
Now i wanted to reflash the original software but my computer says it can't recognize the device.
Can anyone please help me?
Natschlaus said:
Hello,
I got a Japanese XperiaZ (Docomo) on which I tried to achieve root access following this guide:
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/07/...irmware-by-doomlord-easy-rooting-toolkit-v18/
After flashing the first .ftf and trying to turn on the phone I'm stuck in a bootloop (until Sony then restarts).
Now i wanted to reflash the original software but my computer says it can't recognize the device.
Can anyone please help me?
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If ur computer cannot recognize ur device try to reinstall device drivers or update
and if a software cannot recognize it try another software to repair ur phone
What tool r u using for flashing stock rom !??!
Before you dud that, were you on .244 fw version? If you weren't, that's the problem (because you said that you got Japanese XZ, and probably came with DoCoMo custom ROM). You have to flash stock non-DoCoMo .244 ftf first.
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I'm using flashtool.
First I were on Docomo .343 and then I flashed XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.f tf.
After that I had the bootloop.
Turns out the usb cable was broken. Omg. Got another one and now I can connect in flash mode.
I was able to reflash the original 343 docomo Kernel and at least its starting again. Was a little bit scared there since it's not my phone.
How can I flash the stock firmware now? Could you please point me to the right direction. I tried to find the right guide for so long already.
Wow that's not right. It is very important for you to flash stock .244 ftf first.
This is what you have to do:
1. Get a new cable
2. Flash stock non-DoCoMo .244 ftf FULL ROM using flashtool. You can get download link around in development section.
3. You can start rooting using doomlord's guide.
Hope this helps.
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Download DoCoMo firmware and use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614.
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Kept the 434 and rooted it. Thanks for your help!!
Hi,
I am not able to update my XZ to the latest .244 firmware. Here are some info of my Phone.
1) locked bootloader (it is unlockable)
2) current on .423 firmware.
3) rooted
4) install superSU (with survival mode on)
5) install OTA rootkeeper.
I saw some post stating that they are able to keep root after OTA, so i am hoping to keep my root too after OTA.
please advise.
I have exactly the same problem. Cant do OTA and im states scared to update through PC companion since my friend bricked up the phone.
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Are you running stock .423 odexed? I had this issue when I flashed a deodexed ROM then tried OTA update
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Hi,
It is not possible to do a OTA Update after deleting one or more system apps (even stuff like partnerbookmarks).
There are, however, 2 ways to get the Update.
1.) Follow some of the instructions here like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287149
There are some other ways posted here at xda. They use the flashtool to flash current firmware.
2.) Use Sony PC Companion, this will work ALWAYS,but: Root will be gone. U can use Doomlords rooting method to get Root again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Good luck
hutilicious said:
Hi,
It is not possible to do a OTA Update after deleting one or more system apps (even stuff like partnerbookmarks).
There are, however, 2 ways to get the Update.
1.) Follow some of the instructions here like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287149
There are some other ways posted here at xda. They use the flashtool to flash current firmware.
2.) Use Sony PC Companion, this will work ALWAYS,but: Root will be gone. U can use Doomlords rooting method to get Root again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Good luck
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I flashed mine .423 using flashtool, so guests I needed update using pc then...
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I flashed mine .423 using flashtool, so guests I needed update using pc then...
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PC Update will never fail, the only thing is that you lose root access, which can be easily recovered though.
hutilicious said:
PC Update will never fail, the only thing is that you lose root access, which can be easily recovered though.
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Yeah, just updated and rooted
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PLEASE HELP
my xperia Z , c6602 , got new update .244
tried to update using fone , downloded 175 mb and restrted, updating proceess came up (android logo) automatically rebooted when the progress bar about 75% , not updated same old .423
tried 2 times same issue,
then i tried using sony pc companin(win8), donloaded updated and strted update process, progress bar 90% came up error that update failed,
disconnect phone,
NOW phone didnt boot up
only SONY logo coming and switchs off.
pls help
It could be brick....
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Flashben said:
It could be brick....
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thanks for responce, so what i can do now?
diz_007 said:
thanks for responce, so what i can do now?
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Hi mate, dont panic. Just follow the instructions on how to flash a stock firmware with flashtool. This is already described here at xda, try searching for it. It will repair your phone but data may be lost.
Look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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hutilicious said:
Hi mate, dont panic. Just follow the instructions on how to flash a stock firmware with flashtool. This is already described here at xda, try searching for it. It will repair your phone but data may be lost.
Look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
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thanks.. i tryed repaIR OPTION FROM pc companin, data lost! but updated to latest and good now!
Hey guys!
I tried rooting using Doomlord's method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405) but for some reason the script didn't install supersu or root my phone. Is anyone else experiencing troubles with this or know how to troubleshoot the issue?
This is what I did:
-Opened flashtool and flashed .423 kernel only
-Closed flashtool
-launched Doomlord's script
-script says everything was successful and phone reboots (checked for Supersu and root but nothing)
-flashed back .67 kernel
what firmware are you starting from? Ive found It works best for me to do a full flash of stock 67 firmware, (unbranded) then flash a 423 kernel, then use doomlords root method, but flash the 67 kernel back before actually rebooting to the os. on my phone it will boot with the 423 kernel, but others have reported it not. also is your phone a c6602, 6603, or tmobile 6606? because the 02 and 03 have different firmware versions. also its possible your adb/usb drivers arent set up or working properly, recovery and doomlord can say they installed fine but have no effect if the driver is not doing its thing
Try Kingo, It worked flawlessly! :')
Try this method using Kingo Android Root!
Easy method to root...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460745
Ask me if you need more help.
Do not use Kingo root.
It sends your IMEI and several other pieces of data that it should never need, such as your device ID to a server in China. It is currently not allowed on XDA for that reason.
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what firmware are you starting from? Ive found It works best for me to do a full flash of stock 67 firmware, (unbranded) then flash a 423 kernel, then use doomlords root method, but flash the 67 kernel back before actually rebooting to the os. on my phone it will boot with the 423 kernel, but others have reported it not. also is your phone a c6602, 6603, or tmobile 6606? because the 02 and 03 have different firmware versions. also its possible your adb/usb drivers arent set up or working properly, recovery and doomlord can say they installed fine but have no effect if the driver is not doing its thing
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Hey
I'm on 67 and its a 6603. How do I know for sure if my adb/usb drivers aren't set up properly? I previously rooted my phone back on the older firmwares but encountered some issues some I went back to stock and used supersu to unroot.
kingvortex said:
Do not use Kingo root.
It sends your IMEI and several other pieces of data that it should never need, such as your device ID to a server in China. It is currently not allowed on XDA for that reason.
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Is that true?
Ali Shayzadag said:
Is that true?
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Yes. Read the last post in the thread that you linked to.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47188994
You will find that every thread linking to Kingo gets closed at the moment.
They try and justify grabbing all the info that they do on their Facebook page, but I do not trust them and would not give their software full access to my phone.
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kingvortex said:
Yes. Read the last post in the thread that you linked to.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47188994
You will find that every thread linking to Kingo gets closed at the moment.
They try and justify grabbing all the info that they do on their Facebook page, but I do not trust them and would not give their software full access to my phone.
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Thanks Man! You just saved me. I removed it from my PC :/
But I used it root my Xperia Z! Now what should I do? Do I need to reset my phone if that put something also in my phone?
Please help me, I am so tensed now!
It isn't proven that anything bad is pushed to your phone. Only that they grab your device ID/IMEI etc during the rooting process.
I just do not personally trust Kingo for a number of reasons, such as the fact that they hide their company location and registered their website in the US, when they clearly are not from there.
If you're concerned, perhaps you should flash a stock rom either by repairing your phone with PCC/SUS or with Flashtool. That will remove any changes to your phone's system. Then root again with a method by a trusted developer such as DooMLoRD.
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kingvortex said:
It isn't proven that anything bad is pushed to your phone. Only that they grab your device ID/IMEI etc during the rooting process.
I just do not personally trust Kingo for a number of reasons, such as the fact that they hide their company location and registered their website in the US, when they clearly are not from there.
If you're concerned, perhaps you should flash a stock rom either by repairing your phone with PCC/SUS or with Flashtool. That will remove any changes to your phone's system. Then root again with a method by a trusted developer such as DooMLoRD.
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Thank you, brother! You saved me :')
kingvortex said:
It isn't proven that anything bad is pushed to your phone. Only that they grab your device ID/IMEI etc during the rooting process.
I just do not personally trust Kingo for a number of reasons, such as the fact that they hide their company location and registered their website in the US, when they clearly are not from there.
If you're concerned, perhaps you should flash a stock rom either by repairing your phone with PCC/SUS or with Flashtool. That will remove any changes to your phone's system. Then root again with a method by a trusted developer such as DooMLoRD.
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Dude, thanks for the heads-up. I was about to download & use their tool!
However, the DoomLoRD method dunnae work on my C6603 running .67 firmware? Have you any suggestions, please?
skoop99 said:
Dude, thanks for the heads-up. I was about to download & use their tool!
However, the DoomLoRD method dunnae work on my C6603 running .67 firmware? Have you any suggestions, please?
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Use this instead - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
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I did - works a treat!
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