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[FTF][4.2.2] Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321) 10.3.1.A.0.244 Global Unbranded

I built the ftf with Sony Bridge and flashtool 0.9.11.0 and flashed it successfully. This is ONLY for 16GB Xperia Tablet Z LTE (SGP321). Other than that, no warranties.
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Mirror: Multiupload thx to Rootk1t for uploading
MD5: 6144bc13086af13934b3253e7ec739ad
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How to root 244:
I am not responsible if you attempt this and something breaks
1. Flash 307 and root it
2. Back up the TA with tool from here
3. Unlock BL with Flashtool
4. Update to 244 with Flashtool
5. Boot from CM10.2 boot.img (Can be taken from any CM10.1 or 10.2 ROM or for your convenience from here) into recovery by selecting Flash -> Fastboot Mode -> HotBoot Kernel (Sometimes this does not work, if so unhide steps 5a and 6a otherwise continue)
5a. Flash CM10.2 Recovery in console with
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. Apply SuperSu via update.zip (Superuser does not work as it seems to not support the new User Management feature permissions of 4.2.2)
6a. ReFlash 244 but without wiping data and excluding system partition from the flash
7. ReLock BL with Flashtool (This step may be unnecesarry, because the backed up TA relocks the BL as well)
8. Restore the TA from the backup
Its a little inconvenient, but it worked for me, and now I am rooted an still have all my DRM keys

Thanks for sharing, download now

Great thanks!
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I get this strange All checkpoints reached in the taskbar? Is it removable somehow?
Sorry as second reboot removed it.

dlindh said:
I get this strange All checkpoints reached in the taskbar? Is it removable somehow?
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You did not reboot the tablet once it told you so after the initial startup, didn't you
Just go to Settings -> Apps -> Currently running and kill the sony startup service. It will tell you its dangerous to do so, but do it anyway, as it is finished doing what it was supposed to do.

lowtraxx said:
You did not reboot the tablet once it told you so after the initial startup, didn't you
Just go to Settings -> Apps -> Currently running and kill the sony startup service. It will tell you its dangerous to do so, but do it anyway, as it is finished doing what it was supposed to do.
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Can you make kernel as ftf to flash it separately in order flash it after rooted with older kernel.

Rootk1t said:
Can you make kernel as ftf to flash it separately in order flash it after rooted with older kernel.
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I tried with the older kernel from the 307 ftf, but they are not compatible (Tablet will not boot) So rooting is a no-go ATM (unless your bootloader is unlocked) because there is no older 4.2.2 thats rootable for the Tablet Z.

lowtraxx said:
I tried with the older kernel from the 307 ftf, but they are not compatible (Tablet will not boot) So rooting is a no-go ATM (unless your bootloader is unlocked) because there is no older 4.2.2 thats rootable for the Tablet Z.
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so do i. Flashed kernel from 307 firmware. Got bootloop. Now flashing to 4.2.2 again.
This method is not working properly cause old kernel for smartphone was already for 4.2.2 and we don't have rootable kernel for tablet z.

Successfully rooted the 10.3.1.A.0.244 while preserving my DRM keys
Successfully rooted the 10.3.1.A.0.244 while preserving my DRM keys. It worked for me but I am not responsible if you attempt this and something breaks.
1. Flash 307 and root it
2. Back up the TA with tool from here
3. Unlock BL with Flashtool
4. Update to 244 with Flashtool
5. Boot from CM10.2 boot.img (Can be taken from any CM10.1 or 10.2 ROM or for your convenience from here) into recovery by selecting Flash -> Fastboot Mode -> HotBoot Kernel (Sometimes this does not work, if so unhide steps 5a and 6a otherwise continue)
5a. Flash CM10.2 Recovery in console with
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. Apply SuperSu via update.zip (Superuser does not work as it seems to not support the new User Management feature permissions of 4.2.2)
6a. ReFlash 244 but without wiping data and excluding system partition from the flash
7. ReLock BL with Flashtool (This step may be unnecesarry, because the backed up TA relocks the BL as well)
8. Restore the TA from the backup
Its a little inconvenient, but it worked for me, and now I am rooted an still have all my DRM keys

lowtraxx said:
Successfully rooted the 10.3.1.A.0.244 while preserving my DRM keys. It worked for me but I am not responsible if you attempt this and something breaks.
Its a little inconvenient, but it worked, and now I am rooted an still have all my DRM keys
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I think it's easier to get root on .307 firmware, save it with OTA Root keeper and then update to 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion and restore root.

Rootk1t said:
I think it's easier to get root on .307 firmware, save it with OTA Root keeper and then update to 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion and restore root.
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Yes it is, if you already are able to update via PC Companion. This is more meant for people that do not see the update and want to get it via ftf. Or are you able to update as soon as 244 was present on your device once?

Rootk1t said:
I think it's easier to get root on .307 firmware, save it with OTA Root keeper and then update to 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion and restore root.
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Is this way can do with Locked Bootloader users?
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lowtraxx said:
Yes it is, if you already are able to update via PC Companion. This is more meant for people that do not see the update and want to get it via ftf. Or are you able to update as soon as 244 was present on your device once?
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the update is available for me via pc-companion from 05.08.13. As far as i understood pc-companion performs update without wipes, so all user information is untouched and therefore root can be saved.
isaacius0323 said:
Is this way can do with Locked Bootloader users?Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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yes.

lowtraxx said:
I tried with the older kernel from the 307 ftf, but they are not compatible (Tablet will not boot) So rooting is a no-go ATM (unless your bootloader is unlocked) because there is no older 4.2.2 thats rootable for the Tablet Z.
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hello i was just wondering if this 4.2.2 ftf is rootable because i got my boatloader unlocked but just wana make sure, any advise would be much appreciated. thankyou :good:

eman2001 said:
hello i was just wondering if this 4.2.2 ftf is rootable because i got my boatloader unlocked but just wana make sure, any advise would be much appreciated. thankyou :good:
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Yes it is. See post #11
But if you stay unlcoked it should be even easier.
1. Get yourself a boot.img with attached recovery (CM 10.1 for example)
2. Use flashtool to fastboot the boot.img as temporary kernel (not flashing, just booting)
3. Press Vol Up to get into recovery
4. Flash SuperSU

Are there still reboots when you try to mount /system as rw with locked bootloader?
@lowtraxx: you don't need to relock the bootloader with flashtool because if you flash back your ta backup it is locked again. I'll also flash back my ta when the wifi version of the 4.2.2 update will be released. Now i am on cm10.1
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om22 said:
Are there still reboots when you try to mount /system as rw with locked bootloader?
@lowtraxx: you don't need to relock the bootloader with flashtool because if you flash back your ta backup it is locked again. I'll also flash back my ta when the wifi version of the 4.2.2 update will be released. Now i am on cm10.1
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Just tried a
Code:
su
mount -o remount /system
cd /system
ls -l
after 2 minutes still no reboot. So I guess it does not.

lowtraxx said:
Yes it is. See post #11
But if you stay unlcoked it should be even easier.
1. Get yourself a boot.img with attached recovery (CM 10.1 for example)
2. Use flashtool to fastboot the boot.img as temporary kernel (not flashing, just booting)
3. Press Vol Up to get into recovery
4. Flash SuperSU
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:good:wooow great thanks am downloading now will flash after work :good:

[Q] Problem unlock bootloader and root sony xperia t

Before i unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone without problem, when the update 4.3 was arriving i decided to relock the bootloader and flash a jelly bean firmware for update it by pc companion. Now i decided to unlock again to install omnirom, i flashed 4.1.2 firmware and then i tried to unlock bootlader but when the process is finished and i turned on the phone it doesn't boot, the animation is blocked and the phone will restart. So i flashed again 4.1.2 firmware, it turned on and in the service info --> configuration the phone said that the bootlader is unlocked, at this point i tried to root but i received lines of "impossible" on the terminal, i was be able to do all this one month ago but now i can't understand where is the problem. Someone have any idea??
Thanks in advance and sorry for my english

Bootloader unlocked allowed: yes
Or it says
Bootloader unlocked?

nlooooo said:
Bootloader unlocked allowed: yes
Or it says
Bootloader unlocked?
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Now it says bootloader unlocked allowed: yes because when i saw that the root didn't work i relocked the bootlader and flashed a 4.3 ftf file, it's the first time that the phone does this thing

xxfraxx said:
Before i unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone without problem, when the update 4.3 was arriving i decided to relock the bootloader and flash a jelly bean firmware for update it by pc companion. Now i decided to unlock again to install omnirom, i flashed 4.1.2 firmware and then i tried to unlock bootlader but when the process is finished and i turned on the phone it doesn't boot, the animation is blocked and the phone will restart. So i flashed again 4.1.2 firmware, it turned on and in the service info --> configuration the phone said that the bootlader is unlocked, at this point i tried to root but i received lines of "impossible" on the terminal, i was be able to do all this one month ago but now i can't understand where is the problem. Someone have any idea??
Thanks in advance and sorry for my english
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Do factory reset and then flash your favorite custom rom. :laugh:

Krishanshu said:
Do factory reset and then flash your favorite custom rom. :laugh:
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No, first he has to unlock his bootloader again, otherwise his phone will be hard bricked!!

Krishanshu said:
Do factory reset and then flash your favorite custom rom. :laugh:
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St.Jimmy90 said:
No, first he has to unlock his bootloader again, otherwise his phone will be hard bricked!!
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But when i flash a ftf file with flashtool it doesn't do already a factory reset?? And why before i didn't have any kind of problem but i have these problems only now??

xxfraxx said:
But when i flash a ftf file with flashtool it doesn't do already a factory reset?? And why before i didn't have any kind of problem but i have these problems only now??
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You have to check on flashtool to wipe everything for a factory reset. In your case I would flash a stock rom, unlock the bootloader via flashtool and then install a custom rom

St.Jimmy90 said:
You have to check on flashtool to wipe everything for a factory reset. In your case I would flash a stock rom, unlock the bootloader via flashtool and then install a custom rom
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And this is what i did, i flashed a jelly bean stock rom then i unlocked the bootlader but when i turned on the phone it didn't boot, so i flashed again a stock rom and it said that the bootloader is unlocked so i proceeded with the root but i had error messages

xxfraxx said:
And this is what i did, i flashed a jelly bean stock rom then i unlocked the bootlader but when i turned on the phone it didn't boot, so i flashed again a stock rom and it said that the bootloader is unlocked so i proceeded with the root but i had error messages
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How do you try to root? Do you want to install a custom rom? If you want to install a custom rom do the following:
1. flash the kernel from the custom rom
2. boot into that kernel and flash the custom rom zip file
3. wipe cache and dalvik
4. flash supersu zip file
If you want to stay stock but with root and are on 4.3:
1. flash the kernel of a custom rom
2. boot into that kernel and flash supersu zip file
3.reflash the stock kernel (excule everything else)

St.Jimmy90 said:
How do you try to root? Do you want to install a custom rom? If you want to install a custom rom do the following:
1. flash the kernel from the custom rom
2. boot into that kernel and flash the custom rom zip file
3. wipe cache and dalvik
4. flash supersu zip file
If you want to stay stock but with root and are on 4.3:
1. flash the kernel of a custom rom
2. boot into that kernel and flash supersu zip file
3.reflash the stock kernel (excule everything else)
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Yes i want to install a custom rom, i tried to root the phone using doomlord easy rooting toolkit to intall later the cwm, i know that if i do like you say i can install custom rom more fast, in less passages, but before i did this passages for root the phone and it worked but now after i unlock bootloader the phone doesn't start and i must flash again a stock rom with flashtool to make it work again, i know that then if i see in the phone i have the same the bootloader unlock but this isn't normal and after this new problem also the root doesnt' work
I hope that you can understand what i mean also if my english is bad
Yes maybe i can stay on 4.3 stock rom but to flash a custom kernel i must unlock the bootloader and we arrive at the same point of before, i'm not sure that the unlock works well

xxfraxx said:
Yes i want to install a custom rom, i tried to root the phone using doomlord easy rooting toolkit to intall later the cwm, i know that if i do like you say i can install custom rom more fast, in less passages, but before i did this passages for root the phone and it worked but now after i unlock bootloader the phone doesn't start and i must flash again a stock rom with flashtool to make it work again, i know that then if i see in the phone i have the same the bootloader unlock but this isn't normal and after this new problem also the root doesnt' work
I hope that you can understand what i mean also if my english is bad
Yes maybe i can stay on 4.3 stock rom but to flash a custom kernel i must unlock the bootloader and we arrive at the same point of before, i'm not sure that the unlock works well
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So on 4.1.2 easy rooting doesn't work? Umm, are you sure you're following it step by step? (If I remember correctly there are 2 ways, one for locked and one for unlocked bootloader, you have to use the one for unlocked bootloader)

St.Jimmy90 said:
So on 4.1.2 easy rooting doesn't work? Umm, are you sure you're following it step by step? (If I remember correctly there are 2 ways, one for locked and one for unlocked bootloader, you have to use the one for unlocked bootloader)
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No there is only one method for both and yes i followed the instructions step by step infact before relocking the bootlader and flash the stock rom i had the omnirom on the phone. It's not normal that when i unlock the bootloader the phone doesn't boot or i'm wrong?? Infact from when i have this problem i also have problem with root

xxfraxx said:
No there is only one method for both and yes i followed the instructions step by step infact before relocking the bootlader and flash the stock rom i had the omnirom on the phone. It's not normal that when i unlock the bootloader the phone doesn't boot or i'm wrong?? Infact from when i have this problem i also have problem with root
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Dude that's a weird thing going on with your phone... Sorry but I can't help you on that

St.Jimmy90 said:
Dude that's a weird thing going on with your phone... Sorry but I can't help you on that
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The problem is that it does it only now, thanks the same mate

xxfraxx said:
The problem is that it does it only now, thanks the same mate
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You're welcome

St.Jimmy90 said:
No, first he has to unlock his bootloader again, otherwise his phone will be hard bricked!!
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Ok. My mistake. Sorry.
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xxfraxx said:
But when i flash a ftf file with flashtool it doesn't do already a factory reset?? And why before i didn't have any kind of problem but i have these problems only now??
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Nope, You've to check it manually.

Krishanshu said:
Ok. My mistake. Sorry.
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Nope, You've to check it manually.
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In flashtool before flashing i had already checked all the wipe

xxfraxx said:
In flashtool before flashing i had already checked all the wipe
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Come back on stock rom.

Krishanshu said:
Come back on stock rom.
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I'm already on stock rom, but now i want to flash omnirom but i have this problem whith the booloader and the root
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xxfraxx said:
I'm already on stock rom, but now i want to flash omnirom but i have this problem whith the booloader and the root
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Ok.
If I find any solution I'll let you know.

Cheeky question

Is there a way to flash (using flashtool) a FTF of the latest ROM that has is rooted and has a customer recovery.
I'm on the latest update of 4.4.2 but am a little nervous about playing round too much in terms of loading recovery onto it. A flashtool flash would be much easier.
My bootloader is locked but I can unlock it. It previously was locked anyway but relocked to update to 4.4
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You can flash the Recovery on Locked and Unrooted Android. Download TWRP .zip and Install. Now you have the recovery.
Also you can unlock bootlader and flash an Advanced Kernel with Implemented Recovery, Done.
BTW, before attempt to Unlock Bootlader I will recommend to Backup TA first, then Unlock.

eclyptos said:
You can flash the Recovery on Locked and Unrooted Android. Download TWRP .zip and Install. Now you have the recovery.
Also you can unlock bootlader and flash an Advanced Kernel with Implemented Recovery, Done.
BTW, before attempt to Unlock Bootlader I will recommend to Backup TA first, then Unlock.
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Thank you sir, when you say download TWRP do you mean flash it with flashtool or install it on the phone as per a normal app?
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

you cannot flash anything other than FTF files in flashmode with flashtool, and you cannot make any changes to FTF files like you suggest
The way to get to a rooted 4.4.2 rom is this
Flash a FTF file ending in .534 using flashtool (Look in the mega collection thread)
Install dual recovery (Look in the cross device development section)
Flash a pre rooted 4.4.2 rom (Look in the development section)
All download and instructions will be in the OP of the relevant threads

gregbradley said:
.. and you cannot make any changes to FTF files like you suggest
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..do I?

eclyptos said:
..do I?
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I was speaking to the OP

[Q] Sony Xperia Z rooting help

Hi,
So I am relatively new to the rooting process, and I have been trying lots of different methods with no avail. I have a Sony Xperia Z, Jellybean 4.3 and I am having trouble rooting it. At the momment, I am trying to unlock the boot loader using the SONY provided instructions, but I am not really sure if that will help me or not. In any case, I am stuck on step 15 (i can't provide the link...under ten posts ). When I type the command in to the CMD prompt, here is what it says "error: invaild id 'OxOfce'"
I hope you can help me! Thanks!

Hassan_AUS said:
Hi,
So I am relatively new to the rooting process, and I have been trying lots of different methods with no avail. I have a Sony Xperia Z, Jellybean 4.3 and I am having trouble rooting it. At the momment, I am trying to unlock the boot loader using the SONY provided instructions, but I am not really sure if that will help me or not. In any case, I am stuck on step 15 (i can't provide the link...under ten posts ). When I type the command in to the CMD prompt, here is what it says "error: invaild id 'OxOfce'"
I hope you can help me! Thanks!
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Can you give the name of the guide you're using? from the Sony website?
You might receive more help in the xperia z forum
Make sure you backup your TA keys before you unlock bootloader, so you can restore to complete stock if you ever need to.

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SamGold said:
Can you give the name of the guide you're using? from the Sony website?
You might receive more help in the xperia z forum
Make sure you backup your TA keys before you unlock bootloader, so you can restore to complete stock if you ever need to.
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Alright, I just finished unlocking the bootloader, what do I do next to root my device? I have jellybean 4.3 btw, thanks

Hassan_AUS said:
Alright, I just finished unlocking the bootloader, what do I do next to root my device? I have jellybean 4.3 btw, thanks
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Flash DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel via fastboot (instructions in the thread), boot into recovery, then flash the latest SuperSU zip.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

kingvortex said:
Flash DooMLoRD's advanced stock kernel via fastboot (instructions in the thread), boot into recovery, then flash the latest SuperSU zip.
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Don't I have to install a custom recovery thing first? Before being able to follow instructions on Doomlord's post?

Hassan_AUS said:
Don't I have to install a custom recovery thing first? Before being able to follow instructions on Doomlord's post?
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You will see that I said to flash the kernel via fastboot. The kernel includes a custom recovery that you can access after flashing it via fastboot. There are instructions on flashing via fastboot in DooMLoRD's thread.
If you intend to keep the advanced stock kernel, you should then flash the complete kernel package using the included recovery, then flash the SuperSU zip that I linked to.
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Thanks guys! My device has been successfully rooted! Thanks!

[TUT] How to root your Android One devices (sprout) with Locked Bootloader

Hi guys, today I am going to share this simple tutorial on how to root without unlocking bootloader of sprout.. Many people asked me how to do so I am here to create a simple tut for everyone..
Requirements
1. Any custom recovery for sprout (I prefer philz http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...e-general/sprout-philz-touch-v6-57-9-t2887574 )
2. Fastboot files (google for minimal fastboot) and fastboot drivers
3. Supersu update zip (http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu)
Proceedure
1. Install fastboot drivers and fastboot files..
2. Rename the custom recovery as "recovery.img"
3. Place the recovery.img within fastboot directory (where the fastboot.exe located)
4. Put supersu.zip in root of your phone's sd card
5. Connect your android one device to pc using usb cable in fastboot mode (switch off phn and press power+vol up and then select fastboot)
6. Use the following fastboot command
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
This command will not flash the recovery, it will just let your phone boot into recovery and it will work on locked bootloader
7. You will get the recovery menu then. Install the previously downloader supersu.zip from external sd card using the recovery menu.
8. Congratulation, You have successfully rooted your android one device without unlocking bootloader...:good:
Here is a video guide created by @thesaurabh7777, u can check it..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxlowF80deY&list=UUAWTixiBL7GqKAZB5OLAwDA
Credit
1. @varun.chitre15 for custom recovery
2. @Chainfire for supersu.zip

thanks
Thank you. Just what i wanted.

Anyone tried? And how to unroot if needed ?
UPDATE : I tried. It works and works like charm. I have created CWM backup of my stock ROM, rooted device and installed xposed also.
You can always unroot from settings in SuperSu - Which essentially removes itself and su binaries.

coolkoushik07 said:
Hi guys, today I am going to share this simple tutorial on how to root without unlocking bootloader of sprout.. Many people asked me how to do so I am here to create a simple tut for everyone..
Requirements
1. Any custom recovery for sprout (I prefer philz http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/android-one-general/sprout-philz-touch-v6-57-9-t2887574 )
2. Fastboot files (google for minimal fastboot) and fastboot drivers
3. Supersu update zip (http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu)
Proceedure
1. Install fastboot drivers and fastboot files..
2. Rename the custom recovery as "recovery.img"
3. Place the recovery.img within fastboot directory (where the fastboot.exe located)
4. Put supersu.zip in root of your phone's sd card
5. Connect your android one device to pc using usb cable in fastboot mode (switch off phn and press power+vol up and then select fastboot)
6. Use the following fastboot command
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
This command will not flash the recovery, it will just let your phone boot into recovery and it will work on locked bootloader
7. You will get the recovery menu then. Install the previously downloader supersu.zip from external sd card using the recovery menu.
8. Congratulation, You have successfully rooted your android one device without unlocking bootloader...:good:
Credit
1. @varun.chitre15 for custom recovery
2. @Chainfire for supersu.zip
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This method applicable for moto G??

after rooting using this methord can i install cwm recovery without unlocking the bootloader? i want to backup my rom

austinpinto said:
after rooting using this methord can i install cwm recovery without unlocking the bootloader? i want to backup my rom
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U can but u need flashable zip of recovery.. And u can backup and restore ur rom by booting into custom recovery too..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact

coolkoushik07 said:
U can but u need flashable zip of recovery.. And u can backup and restore ur rom by booting into custom recovery too..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
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can i boot into custom recovery and backup my entire rom without root or unlocking the bootloader?

austinpinto said:
can i boot into custom recovery and backup my entire rom without root or unlocking the bootloader?
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Yes u can
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact

archies20 said:
This method applicable for moto G??
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Please dont quote whole op...
And no, it will not work in moto..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact

successfully rooted but how to check weather boot loader is locked r unlocked,with root can i get ota update(if the provide any in the near future )r else should i have do any thing to lock bootloader... thank you bro for the tut...:good::good:

how to unroot?
Can the device be unrooted by simple using the option in SuperSU to receive OTA update?

mknits said:
Can the device be unrooted by simple using the option in SuperSU to receive OTA update?
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Yes and ota update depends on what modification u have done to ur phn while being rooted..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact

coolkoushik07 said:
Yes and ota update depends on what modification u have done to ur phn while being rooted..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
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Hi, if I root my device this way, just to backup some apps via TB, and not modify the system any other way, are you sure just unrooting will be enough to safely apply the Kitkat to Lollipop OTA?
I've read about this new "verified boot" thing in Lollipop, which essentially means if you modify system partition in any way, even if just to add the SU app/binaries, the OTA will fail (where it obviously didn't use to, before lollipop). I'm not sure if this verified boot thing will apply to the OTA for Kitkat to Lollipop too, or just updates From Lollipop to future versions.
(AP did an article just a couple of weeks back, check it out here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...e-means-update-will-fail-system-modified-way/ )

I have made a backup of Stock ROM before rooting it,so when LOLLIPOP arrives and in case i have changes some system files, i can simply restore the stoock ROM to recieve the updates right???

Rahil S said:
I have made a backup of Stock ROM before rooting it,so when LOLLIPOP arrives and in case i have changes some system files, i can simply restore the stoock ROM to recieve the updates right???
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Yes u can.. In fact I also did the same..
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coolkoushik07 said:
Yes u can.. In fact I also did the same..
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Thanks.
And even if i unlock bootloader, flashing the stock rom back with lock the bootloader again right or do i need to do it manually???

Rahil S said:
Thanks.
And even if i unlock bootloader, flashing the stock rom back with lock the bootloader again right or do i need to do it manually???
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If u unlock bootloader, u have to lock bootloader manually after flashing stock rom..
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coolkoushik07 said:
If u unlock bootloader, u have to lock bootloader manually after flashing stock rom..
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I have not unlocked bootloader just rooted it. Now do i need to flash stock rom back or removing supersu will make it stock?? I have only used SuperSu and link2sd app. Will be very helpfull if you can guide me. Thanks

Rahil S said:
I have not unlocked bootloader just rooted it. Now do i need to flash stock rom back or removing supersu will make it stock?? I have only used SuperSu and link2sd app. Will be very helpfull if you can guide me. Thanks
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Yes it will
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Nice
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Good work