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What can I do, with a rooted but bootlocked device?

HELLO XDA :good:
I have a rooted, but bootlocked Xperia T.
I was just wondering, what fun things can I do with it?
I can't install CMW or anything, so isn't flashing things impossible?
Anything would be nice!

Lankan_1 said:
HELLO XDA :good:
I have a rooted, but bootlocked Xperia T.
I was just wondering, what fun things can I do with it?
I can't install CMW or anything, so isn't flashing things impossible?
Anything would be nice!
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you can install cmw on a rooted phone running 7.0.A.1.303 firmware, and you can flash that firmware with flashtool. Read the all in one thread from my signature.
Also, I must ask, why did you root if you didnt know what to do with it? You have just killed your warrenty for no reason..oh well.
What you can do with rooted and locked bootloader
Remove bloatware/debrand phone
Gain access to system partition
install cmw (In 303 Firmware)
Flash stock based roms like mine (Find in my signature) Its 195 based so you will be rooted and still have cmw and be on 7.0.A.3.195

gregbradley said:
you can install cmw on a rooted phone running 7.0.A.1.303 firmware, and you can flash that firmware with flashtool. Read the all in one thread from my signature.
Also, I must ask, why did you root if you didnt know what to do with it? You have just killed your warrenty for no reason..oh well.
What you can do with rooted and locked bootloader
Remove bloatware/debrand phone
Gain access to system partition
install cmw (In 303 Firmware)
Flash stock based roms like mine (Find in my signature) Its 195 based so you will be rooted and still have cmw and be on 7.0.A.3.195
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Rooted it for Titanium Backup.
Just checked, and I'm running 7.0.A.1.303 Could I flash CWM using flashtool?
Thanks!

Lankan_1 said:
Rooted it for **********/Titanium Backup.
Just checked, and I'm running 7.0.A.1.303 Could I flash CWM using flashtool?
Thanks!
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remove the reference to that warez please.
Ok, fair enough
Read the instructions in the thread for CMW for locked bootloaders. FInd a link to it in the all in one thread from my signature or just do a search
It is NOT flashed with flashtool...
And no need to say thanks, if you feel the need to say thanks, just press the button...thats what it is there for

Problem rooting Xperia Z1 (KitKat)

Okay .. So I'm running ver. 14.3.A.0.681 on my Z1 and I want to root it .. I heard of a method in which the phone must be downgraded, then rooted, then reupdated again using flashtool .. But every time I try to downgrade I get stuck in a boot loop .. I have managed to fix the boot loop problem by reflashing the 14.3.A.0.681.ftf
Please guys how can I downgrade without having this problem? And does this rooting method work? If not, what should I do?
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ralph97 said:
Okay .. So I'm running ver. 14.3.A.0.681 on my Z1 and I want to root it .. I heard of a method in which the phone must be downgraded, then rooted, then reupdated again using flashtool .. But every time I try to downgrade I get stuck in a boot loop .. I have managed to fix the boot loop problem by reflashing the 14.3.A.0.681.ftf
Please guys how can I downgrade without having this problem? And does this rooting method work? If not, what should I do?
Sent from my C6903 using xda app-developers app
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Hi ralph97,
Here is what I did (although I was on .257 to start with)
1) Flashed C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Generic from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
2) Install dualrecovery from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
3) Flash SuperSU (via recovery) from here - http://download.chainfire.eu/282/SuperSU/
4) Update to NUTs .681 from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
Each time I flashed an ftf, I cleared everything, so I made a backup (I just copied the stuff such as music, photos etc to my pc)
I hope that this helps.
PS - all cradits to helping me to @gregbradley
Regards,
Alan

If you open the BL there is no need to make all the way back to 534.
You just have to open the BL install a recovery, on the 680 ftf, and then install the supersu.

xneo70 said:
If you open the BL there is no need to make all the way back to 534.
You just have to open the BL install a recovery, on the 680 ftf, and then install the supersu.
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Yes this is true, but you may want to backup your TA partition before unlocking the bootloader and this needs root, so you have to downgrade to .534 anyway.
So, yes technically you can do this, but I DO NOT advise it.

Well, the first time you do it, probably it shoud be done as you say. :laugh:

i also do that...its work..dont need to downgrade..

avveMeetU said:
i also do that...its work..dont need to downgrade..
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I hoped you backed up your TA....
You need root to do it, so it has to be done BEFORE you unlock.

xneo70 said:
If you open the BL there is no need to make all the way back to 534.
You just have to open the BL install a recovery, on the 680 ftf, and then install the supersu.
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avveMeetU said:
i also do that...its work..dont need to downgrade..
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Please remind to People the consequences in doing this! Like the Warranty, after Unlock Bootloader, will be Voided and even before that, like @gregbradley already said, Backup TA to not lose DRM Keys. The short way isn't the best all the time.

You do not reupdate by flashtool.
Only with the recovery.
Damn my thread got locked.
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Guys thank you very much, but i went with the safe way and downgraded, then rooted using v root .. but there is still one problem, everytime i try to flash the dual recovery (on cmd), i get:"adb sserver error killing..."
"unable to open daemon"
What should i do??

ralph97 said:
Guys thank you very much, but i went with the safe way and downgraded, then rooted using v root .. but there is still one problem, everytime i try to flash the dual recovery (on cmd), i get:"adb sserver error killing..."
"unable to open daemon"
What should i do??
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Reboot your computer and try again.

Thankss!!

nalab1 said:
Hi ralph97,
Here is what I did (although I was on .257 to start with)
1) Flashed C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Generic from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
2) Install dualrecovery from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
3) Flash SuperSU (via recovery) from here - http://download.chainfire.eu/282/SuperSU/
4) Update to NUTs .681 from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
Each time I flashed an ftf, I cleared everything, so I made a backup (I just copied the stuff such as music, photos etc to my pc)
I hope that this helps.
PS - all cradits to helping me to @gregbradley
Regards,
Alan
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Sorry if I sound stupid(own a samsung GS2, which was rooted within 10 minutes ), but can I flash a rooted rom(like ihackers for e.g.) after I install dualrecovery instead of flashing SuperSu and than updating to NUTs .681? I can live with jellybean a few more months

allinkiran said:
Sorry if I sound stupid(own a samsung GS2, which was rooted within 10 minutes ), but can I flash a rooted rom(like ihackers for e.g.) after I install dualrecovery instead of flashing SuperSu and than updating to NUTs .681? I can live with jellybean a few more months
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You still need to flash SuperSU to get full root, but in step 4 just flash the ROM of your choice.

gregbradley said:
You still need to flash SuperSU to get full root, but in step 4 just flash the ROM of your choice.
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I did not that, I flashed .534, Bin4ry, Recovery and then ROM.. Do I not have Full ROOT Now?
---------- Post added at 02:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:42 PM ----------
BTW, I installed SuperSU apk instead of flashing .zip, it do not still the same?

[Q] Unable to downgrade to .534 after mainboard change!

I have rooted my Z1 many times without problem, first downgraded to .534, root with Bin4ry's root tool, then flash the .zip file from recovery and flash stripped .ftf with FlashTool.
By rooting this way I can keep my bootloader locked.
A couple of weeks ago I had to send my phone for repairs when the call speaker gave up and they changed the mainboard (new IMEI).
After this I can not downgrade to .534 anymore! It will stuck at a bootloop, with only the Sony logo showing. Downgrading to .257 (the version after .534) is no problem though.
I have tried many different .534 tft-files, including NUT's.
Any ideas? Could this new mainboard be incompatible with the oldest firmwares? Sounds unlikely to me.
Thanks!

dape16 said:
I have rooted my Z1 many times without problem, first downgraded to .534, root with Bin4ry's root tool, then flash the .zip file from recovery and flash stripped .ftf with FlashTool.
By rooting this way I can keep my bootloader locked.
A couple of weeks ago I had to send my phone for repairs when the call speaker gave up and they changed the mainboard (new IMEI).
After this I can not downgrade to .534 anymore! It will stuck at a bootloop, with only the Sony logo showing. Downgrading to .257 (the version after .534) is no problem though.
I have tried many different .534 tft-files, including NUT's.
Any ideas? Could this new mainboard be incompatible with the oldest firmwares? Sounds unlikely to me.
Thanks!
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If it's incompatible with 534 then i'd be surprised, my guess is that it's a dodgy download and you should re-download the FTF file or an alternative and make sure it's the only thing that your computer is doing at the time, even check the MD5 checksum if it's available.
Are you flashing the full FTF file when downgrading and allowing for a wipe?
Only problem i've had when downgrading is losing the IMEI but after you've rooted , installed a custom recovery and installed a custom rom that'll come back anyway.

dladz said:
If it's incompatible with 534 then i'd be surprised, my guess is that it's a dodgy download and you should re-download the FTF file or an alternative and make sure it's the only thing that your computer is doing at the time, even check the MD5 checksum if it's available.
Are you flashing the full FTF file when downgrading and allowing for a wipe?
Only problem i've had when downgrading is losing the IMEI but after you've rooted , installed a custom recovery and installed a custom rom that'll come back anyway.
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Thanks, yes I have tried with 5 different .534 ftf-files, all of them resulting in this bootloop. I am doing a full flash with wipe. Downgrading to .257 is working fine though, but then I cant root.
I am running out of ideas

dape16 said:
Thanks, yes I have tried with 5 different .534 ftf-files, all of them resulting in this bootloop. I am doing a full flash with wipe. Downgrading to .257 is working fine though, but then I cant root.
I am running out of ideas
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Are you branded? What model is the phone C6903? C6902?
don't forget the obvious stones

dladz said:
Are you branded? What model is the phone C6903? C6902?
don't forget the obvious stones
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It's not branded. No SIM-lock, Generic_NCB customization. C6903.
Now I have tried with older versions of FlashTool and I tried other USB-ports too, but no success. Newer firmwares then .534 flashes just fine.

dape16 said:
It's not branded. No SIM-lock, Generic_NCB customization. C6903.
Now I have tried with older versions of FlashTool and I tried other USB-ports too, but no success. Newer firmwares then .534 flashes just fine.
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Which version of flashtool are you using currently? I've found that some firmwares just don't like the older flashtools.
What about different USB cables? Shouldn't make any difference but I thought I'd ask. I find it odd the way it'll work for newer but not older firmwares, perhaps someone else should chime in with an idea.
I'm all out, as this isn't something i've come across and everything i'd try myself i've told you.

dladz said:
Which version of flashtool are you using currently? I've found that some firmwares just don't like the older flashtools.
What about different USB cables? Shouldn't make any difference but I thought I'd ask. I find it odd the way it'll work for newer but not older firmwares, perhaps someone else should chime in with an idea.
I'm all out, as this isn't something i've come across and everything i'd try myself i've told you.
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Thanks for your help.
Now I have tried with another computer and another USB-cable, and also tried to flash the older .526 and .518 firmwares. Tried FlashTool 0.9.1.6 and .5 and .4.
Same result.
Seems very strange that this new mainboard should not be compatible with these firmwares?

dape16 said:
Thanks for your help.
Now I have tried with another computer and another USB-cable, and also tried to flash the older .526 and .518 firmwares. Tried FlashTool 0.9.1.6 and .5 and .4.
Same result.
Seems very strange that this new mainboard should not be compatible with these firmwares?
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It does seem strange and i'm pretty much out of ideas myself for you m8. Mad one that.

dladz said:
It does seem strange and i'm pretty much out of ideas myself for you m8. Mad one that.
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Thanks anyway, I hope somebody else has an idea

dape16 said:
Thanks anyway, I hope somebody else has an idea
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click thanks dude,
Hope you work it out
Just had a thought, can't you now root later firmwares?

dladz said:
click thanks dude,
Hope you work it out
Just had a thought, can't you now root later firmwares?
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I dont think it is possible to root any firmware later then .534? Not without unlocking bootloader?

dape16 said:
I dont think it is possible to root any firmware later then .534? Not without unlocking bootloader?
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yes it is, any 4.2 FW can be rooted
Its just that 534 can be done using [NUT]s installation of dual recovery

gregbradley said:
yes it is, any 4.2 FW can be rooted
Its just that 534 can be done using [NUT]s installation of dual recovery
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Thanks, but I have tried both vroot and Bin4ry's root tool on .257. Didn't work. Is there any other method for rooting?
Edit: Sorry, didn't see the link in your signature, will try that.

dape16 said:
Thanks, but I have tried both vroot and Bin4ry's root tool on .257. Didn't work. Is there any other method for rooting?
Edit: Sorry, didn't see the link in your signature, will try that.
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DO NOT USE VROOT!!!!
It send your IMEI number to an IP address in china..
I cant believe people still do not know this

gregbradley said:
DO NOT USE VROOT!!!!
It send your IMEI number to an IP address in china..
I cant believe people still do not know this
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Well, I tried vroot because it is in the first posts in the "Ultimate Xperia Z1 Guide" sticky thread.
Since I have always used Bin4ry's tool, I guess I have not noticed any thread about vroot being dangerous.

gregbradley said:
yes it is, any 4.2 FW can be rooted
Its just that 534 can be done using [NUT]s installation of dual recovery
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Right now I have .257 firmware flashed which is a 4.2.2.
I have tried to root with Bin4ry, vroot, Kingo, and [NUT]s recovery, but it is not possible.
Everywhere I look people say that it is a must to downgrade to .534 when rooting with a locked bootloader.
What have I missed?
Thanks,

257 was the first one that closed that exploit, you have to go back further.
I know you say 534 does not flash for you, but what error does flashtool give?

gregbradley said:
257 was the first one that closed that exploit, you have to go back further.
I know you say 534 does not flash for you, but what error does flashtool give?
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Thank you, I misunderstood an thought .257 was rootable too.
No error in Flashtool, flashes fine but is stuck on bootloop with Sony logo.
Tried .518, .526 and .534

make sure you do not exclude any part of the FTF and wipe everything,
Can you get a log from the phone?
Make sure you backup and clean your sdcard (So there is no trace of recovery files on there)

gregbradley said:
make sure you do not exclude any part of the FTF and wipe everything,
Can you get a log from the phone?
Make sure you backup and clean your sdcard (So there is no trace of recovery files on there)
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I have cleaned the internal sdcard and tried without external sdcard and simcard.
Don't think it is possible to get a log file from the phone while in bootloop?
If my new mainboard is incompatible with .534 and older, I guess other users would have the same problem?

[Q] Stock 757 firmware with root for CWM

Hi guys,
I've rooted my Z1, installed CWM and unlocked my bootloader (TA-backup present). Everything seems fine.
Exept for the fact that I cannot find a custom rom with the features i specifically want (as close to stock as possible, without bloatware, but with all the Sony Camera features) and therefore I would like to go back to the original 757 firmware that I had before I rooted my phone,
I do want to keep my CWM recovery, and need root acces (ie SuperSU)
I'm lookin for the Original Sony 4.4.2 757 rom which i can flash through CWM
Can anyone please help me?
Regards,
Tiemen
Edit: I see that theres a new 4.4.4 firmware. If possible I would like the stock rom for this one.

Tiemen86 said:
Hi guys,
I've rooted my Z1, installed CWM and unlocked my bootloader (TA-backup present). Everything seems fine.
Exept for the fact that I cannot find a custom rom with the features i specifically want (as close to stock as possible, without bloatware, but with all the Sony Camera features) and therefore I would like to go back to the original 757 firmware that I had before I rooted my phone,
I do want to keep my CWM recovery, and need root acces (ie SuperSU)
I'm lookin for the Original Sony 4.4.2 757 rom which i can flash through CWM
Can anyone please help me?
Regards,
Tiemen
Edit: I see that theres a new 4.4.4 firmware. If possible I would like the stock rom for this one.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191&page=145#1450
Here's 14.4.A.0.108 Global LTE

SaeedFazlollahzadeh said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191&page=145#1450
Here's 14.4.A.0.108 Global LTE
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Thanks for your reply!
I'm not familiar with FTF files. I believe I need the flashtool for that, but I have no experience with it.
Will I lose CWM and Root functionality?

Tiemen86 said:
Thanks for your reply!
I'm not familiar with FTF files. I believe I need the flashtool for that, but I have no experience with it.
Will I lose CWM and Root functionality?
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Certainly you will lose both root access and CWM when you flash
Search 'how to flash by Flash Tools' in your own language
Be warned that you will also all stuffs which are in Internal Memory, like files, messages, photos, movies, etc
Take a backup
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Download the 4.4.4 stock firmware (FTF file) and flash via Flashtool. Ensure that you untick the Wipe data option in Flashtool, before you flash. This way, your user data will be intact after the flashing. And yes, you'll need to reroot (can use this tool) and install recovery again.

Thanks for your info!
I will start reading about the flashtool and will try asap.
Lets hope I won't get an expensive paper weight :silly:
If I want to go to full stock again (ie Relock Bootloader and no root), Do I need to flash FTF, then restore TA-partitions and I'm all done? Or do I need to root it before I can restore TA?
Regards,
Tiemen

Tiemen86 said:
Thanks for your info!
I will start reading about the flashtool and will try asap.
Lets hope I won't get an expensive paper weight :silly:
If I want to go to full stock again (ie Relock Bootloader and no root), Do I need to flash FTF, then restore TA-partitions and I'm all done? Or do I need to root it before I can restore TA?
Regards,
Tiemen
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You'll need root before you can use the Backup-TA tool to restore. Do read the FAQ of the thread for the tool.

Hi guys,
I managed to install the original 108 fw through FlashTool.
Also using the root tool suggested I got my root access back!
Thank you guys for your support!
Now It's exactly to my liking!
Regards,
Tiemen

[Q] update 14.4.A.0.157

Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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What was it on prior to the update?

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php

yoorie016 said:
the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
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I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop

sruba209 said:
my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop
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OTA will always fail when you're rooted, as signature checks will fail. You need to flash a pre-rooted 157 after wiping system and caches (not data).
maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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Install a non-rooted, fresh copy of 157. Close Sony Updater tool(s).
Flash the 108 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Root using XperiaRoot. Close XperiaRoot.
Flash the 157 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Install XZDR Dual Recovery, and use TWRP from now on. CWM is old and should be killed with fire.
Send me $50 and a large pepperoni pizza.
Files are available here.

maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?

yoorie016 said:
are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?
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re done root now phone is ok back to 14.4.A.0.157 with unlocked bootloader.
Hopefully that will stop over the air update.
Now looking for rooted lollipop that I can flash