[Q] Root Android 4.4.2 - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi.
I bought a New Sony Xperia Z1 that came with Android 4.4.2 KitKat installed.I have been trying to find a way to root the phone in order to install SDFix to remove the External SD card limitation (if there is any other way to remove the limitation please let me know). My problem is that I have followed instructions as to how to do the downgrade to root and still have no good results (Newbie here) or only see posts for devices that were previously rooted or had JB installed . Can someone guide me in the right direction please?

22 times this week
Flash a FTF ending .534 (From the FTF mega collection thread) using flashtool (Flashtool.net)
Install dual recovery (Cross development thread) (no need to root)
Flash SuperSU (From chainfire)
Flash a 4.4 pre rooted rom (Development thread)

Have the tools
gregbradley said:
22 times this week
Flash a FTF ending .534 (From the FTF mega collection thread) using flashtool (Flashtool.net)
Install dual recovery (Cross development thread) (no need to root)
Flash SuperSU (From chainfire)
Flash a 4.4 pre rooted rom (Development thread)
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I have the FTF .534 (Android 4.2.2)
I have the flashtool
I have the Z1 drivers
I don't know how to install the "Dual recovery" where is the thread?
I downloaded SuperSU
I have the 4.4.2 Room but its a zip that requires TWRP (I think and since phone is not rooted, I cant use it.
I have never rooted a phone this is kinda new to me

gregbradley said:
Install dual recovery (Cross development thread) (no need to root)
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Mill2002 said:
I don't know how to install the "Dual recovery" where is the thread?
I downloaded SuperSU
I have the 4.4.2 Room but its a zip that requires TWRP (I think and since phone is not rooted, I cant use it.
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Both questions are answered in my original post
dual recovery is in the cross development thread.
You do not need root to install it, it will install CMW, Philz and TWRP recovery...

Thanks
gregbradley said:
Both questions are answered in my original post
dual recovery is in the cross development thread.
You do not need root to install it, it will install CMW, Philz and TWRP recovery...
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Is there a link to your post? maybe I missed it and need to read a little more
Thanks

Mill2002 said:
Is there a link to your post? maybe I missed it and need to read a little more
Thanks
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Its the second post in this thread.....I quoted it in the one you have just read...
Look in the cross device development thread for dual recovery....
http://prntscr.com/36frvq
Please let me know how you get on

I don't understand? ..all is in the same page of How Root 4.4 . (681)...it is so badly configured that page?

Thanks
Hey Greg. thanks, let me checkout the link and see if I can do it... will keep posted

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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

[FTF] Xperia Tablet Z 4.3/4.1.2 (US Lte) SGP351

Hi Guys,
I'm new to Sony Devices and bough the US Lte version recently and started exploring it.. These are my finding related to SGP351, if anything mistakenly added, please let me know i will correct it..
Here is the Android 4.3 Update for SGP351 (US Lte Variant)...
Mega Link
https://mega.co.nz/#!pJtlyJYI!CFDm_AucE7JwBzYy4oNwDlCK3_VGpmsmZFJoJrne_7I
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5r2rfesqvcbj40f/SGP351_10.4.B.0.569_US%20LTE.ftf
*Root available for 4.3 XTZ now..
Here is the Android 4.1.2 for SGP351
Mega Link
https://mega.co.nz/#!UU1gxDqC!Izr9UyjHcRew-k1-UrCm0iIwNa5fpiX6ljlXoFmSQQ8
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mt0oitanal45rlk/SGP351_10.1.1.A.1.307_Generic%20US%20LTE.zip
*Root Possible
FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK
If you have flashed 4.3 and want to go back follow this
How to Flash
Use the Latest Flashtool (http://www.flashtool.net/index.php)
download and copy of the FTF file under Firware folder in Flashtool installed directory.
Click the Flash Icon in Flashtool, Select the Flash Mode and select the Firmware to flash it.
How to Root?
Currently Works only in SGP351, 4.1.2 version
1. Flash the 4.1.2 Version.
1a. Make sure USB Debugging and Unknown sources installation checked under Settings in XTZ
2. Install the Vroot from the site (DoomLord exploit will not work in SGP351 version)
3. It will identify your device, click the green icon on the bottom-left.
4. it will ask you for ADB authorizes in Tablet, select always tick mark and click ok.
5. Install the Root and reboot.. (additional Chinese market app will also be installed, you can uninstall later.)
6. Now you need to Install Reboot Fix from @[NUT] files(as the System R/W will not work properly) and follow the instructions
7. if no errors, your tablet is ready and rooted
8. if you want install the Super Su from market, get root access. and remove the Chinese Super User.
if you want to move to Custom Roms, from 4.3 or 4.1.2 version backup the TA partion
Backup the TA
Once rooted (follow the above steps), backup your TA partition which will have all the information related to Sony's Bravia Engine,,
Use the below TA Backup by @DevShaft
Now Unlock your Bootloader to Install the Custome CM/AOKP Roms if needed. and want to come back to Stock.. restore the TA backup to use your Bravia/Sony Sound Mods
Credits:
[NUT]
DooMLorD
DevShaft
All the Dev/Contributors & User of XDA
Rooting 4.3 Rom
please follow the steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48904376#post48904376
Thanks man. This worked a treat for me. Now, just need the kernel modified with a recovery, then I'll be golden.
Thanks!
`SBR` said:
Currently 4.3 Rooting is limited,
if your Bootloader is locked, you can follow the steps given by @[NUT] with our FTF files.. But you need to have your files ready (like the FTF, and Zip File)
i tried 2 times, it's failing in Flashing the 4.3 Zip (i gave created the Zip for XTZ), somewhere i have missed the files. Requested the help from [NUT], if we have an update from him we can have the Root :fingers-crossed: also for 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
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Thanks for doing this! I was trying to get a 4.1.2 FTF before updating to 4.3 but, instead of repairing the 4.1.2 build, it updated to 4.3; now I will be able to downgrade and get root back!
Thanks
Audio
Hey mate, thanks a lot for the ftf files for sgp351 have been looking this files for a while, great to have this if you make a mistake instaling a rom
Unlocked bootloader here so no worries with that -
But even the vroot method does not work with the 4.3 update ?
And when you said you had problems flashing with the 4.3 files should we just hold off on trying to flash the zip you posted ?
Thanks
Dkmack said:
Unlocked bootloader here so no worries with that -
But even the vroot method does not work with the 4.3 update ?
And when you said you had problems flashing with the 4.3 files should we just hold off on trying to flash the zip you posted ?
Thanks
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the files posted at first post are FTF files (not a flashable cwm files) of 4.1.2 and 4.3, that are working fine for me..
in order to get root in 4.3, i have tried the method posted by @[NUT] at Xperia Z forum. by using the CWM flashable method, that is not working...
currently, there is no direct method for rooting. all the methods will fail
we have to go back to 4.1.2, root it and then go with OTA (it's not available at the method), other approach is flash the files with root, currently i'm trying this approach with guidance from @[NUT]
EDIT: successfully rooted 4.3 will provide the details soon
No need to revert back to 4.1.2 cause 4.2.2 .67 can be easily rooted with vroot and then update to 4.3.
Rootk1t said:
No need to revert back to 4.1.2 cause 4.2.2 .67 can be easily rooted with vroot and then update to 4.3.
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SGP351 doesn't have 4.2.2 upgrade we have only 4.1.2 and 4.3
Excuse me, can you reupload link for 4.1.2 or 4.3? Thank you very much...
Can you please upload again both FW? Apparently the links are not working.
Thanks,
bloodofmonster said:
Excuse me, can you reupload link for 4.1.2 or 4.3? Thank you very much...
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cquezadav said:
Can you please upload again both FW? Apparently the links are not working.
Thanks,
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OP Updated with Mega.co.nz link.. let me know if the links are not working
`SBR` said:
OP Updated with Mega.co.nz link.. let me know if the links are not working
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Thank you so much, `SBR`!!! :good:
Can you please upload again both FW? 4.1.2 please or send for a mp
Cuif said:
Can you please upload again both FW? 4.1.2 please or send for a mp
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only 4.3 is available.

Is it possible for ROOT??? 4.4.2 Kitkat .757

Hello All. I have got a question to ask that is Can i root my Z1 on V. 4.2.2 .757 as i can not unlock my bootloader
Is there a way to do a root? or impossible please help and also is it possible to restore stock so i can send back if i got any problems with the device?
Thanks
JPH
JustPlayingHard said:
Hello All. I have got a question to ask that is Can i root my Z1 on V. 4.2.2 .757
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This makes no sense, you should mean 4.4.2 on FTF ending in 757
as i can not unlock my bootloader
Is there a way to do a root? or impossible please help and also is it possible to restore stock so i can send back if i got any problems with the device?
Thanks
JPH
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1) Flash a FTF ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Instal Dual Recovery (Find files and instructions in the dual recovery thread in the cross device development section)
3) Flash a pre rooted 757 rom (Find files and instructions in the "Update to 757" thread in the development section)
That's 4 times today I have written that, so I am batting at average today....
Thanks for the help. So all I need to do to get warranty back is to flash stock no root or recovery?
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
JustPlayingHard said:
Thanks for the help. So all I need to do to get warranty back is to flash stock no root or recovery?
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
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There is no such thing as a stock recovery on sony phones
You will just need to flash a FTF file, but you do not lose warrenty by rooting
gregbradley said:
There is no such thing as a stock recovery on sony phones
You will just need to flash a FTF file, but you do not lose warrenty by rooting
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Ah Thanks Gregbradley. Much appricated. I check the Mega Collections and i just download one file and flash that?? then install DualRecovery then flash 757 prerooted
JustPlayingHard said:
Ah Thanks Gregbradley. Much appricated. I check the Mega Collections and i just download one file and flash that?? then install DualRecovery then flash 757 prerooted
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That's what I said
gregbradley said:
1) Flash a FTF ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Instal Dual Recovery (Find files and instructions in the dual recovery thread in the cross device development section)
3) Flash a pre rooted 757 rom (Find files and instructions in the "Update to 757" thread in the development section)
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[Q] xperia z1 root 4.4.

hello at all
I would like my xperia z1 c6093 roote, is unfortunately very bad english, I would especially not crash my phone the theme is extensive ,it would be nice if it could explain conclusively me a how exactly should I step in my fall
I do use this tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4GAXBR5ZJc&feature=youtu.be
1. i have to downgrade to 4.2.2 and use the binary ? from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
]qeustion: wich is the right firmware to downgrade ? i downgrade one time to 4.3 with the generic DE so i take 4.2. generic de ?
2. http://www.directupload.net/file/d/3612/qhl75pd6_png.
question wich dualrecovery zip i take ?? cause in dont know the bootloader thing...
and for last can use the tutorial 1:1 with right ftf and right dual recovery ?
would b very nice if anyone help me
No,
First post in the correct section. I have asked the mods to move this so don't worry
Now I will ANSWER your QUESTION
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
gregbradley said:
No,
First post in the correct section. I have asked the mods to move this so don't worry
Now I will ANSWER your QUESTION
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
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Hey @gregbradley
i have gone through your many post....first of all thanx for all the help to us noobs.
and yet again i am going to ask you the same question.
how can i root my xperia z1 c6902 it is right now on 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.757,
from what i read i understand:
i need to install 534 ftf using flashtool.
here i am worried about losing IMEI number as some users have reported i am planning to flash this ftf https://mega.co.nz/#!Oxxk1Lqb!MC-coFtjIJxxeBRlQYY94CCL7WM4yBgLJNY17iQKf7o
from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52191279&postcount=2
is it safe??
secondly when will i take the TA backup i read that i require root for it. so i guess after i flash 534 i do the step 2
i am going to repeat the steps given here
Make sure you have USB debugging turned ON.
download Z1-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-BETA.installer.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com
Windows:
unpack at C: or somewhere you will remember!
navigate to the resulting directory and look for install.bat, double click it to run;
Your phone WILL reboot when installation has completed and it will go into the default recovery for the first boot.
Reboot to system from recovery to allow the installer to clean up after installation (it is safe to skip this step).
Enjoy DUAL RECOVERY!
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and finally where i am goin to flash the latest that is .757 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
i hope i wont brick my device or lose warrenty over these steps. and when do i make TA backup
thanx a lot for any help
goldsmit409 said:
Hey @gregbradley
i have gone through your many post....first of all thanx for all the help to us noobs.
and yet again i am going to ask you the same question.
how can i root my xperia z1 c6902 it is right now on 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.757,
from what i read i understand:
i need to install 534 ftf using flashtool.
here i am worried about losing IMEI number as some users have reported i am planning to flash this ftf https://mega.co.nz/#!Oxxk1Lqb!MC-coFtjIJxxeBRlQYY94CCL7WM4yBgLJNY17iQKf7o
from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52191279&postcount=2
is it safe??
secondly when will i take the TA backup i read that i require root for it. so i guess after i flash 534 i do the step 2
i am going to repeat the steps given here
and finally where i am goin to flash the latest that is .757 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
i hope i wont brick my device or lose warrenty over these steps. and when do i make TA backup
thanx a lot for any help
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Look, I have given the instructions, please follow them then ask questions
yes you will lose IMEI when you flash 534, but you will get it back when you flash a 757 rom
why are you bothering with a TA backup...ae you unlocking the bootloader? did I say to back it up? no...just follow the three steps I said
gregbradley said:
No,
First post in the correct section. I have asked the mods to move this so don't worry
Now I will ANSWER your QUESTION
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
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gregbradley said:
Look, I have given the instructions, please follow them then ask questions
yes you will lose IMEI when you flash 534, but you will get it back when you flash a 757 rom
why are you bothering with a TA backup...ae you unlocking the bootloader? did I say to back it up? no...just follow the three steps I said
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so i do only the 3 steps i will be right no need to worry about IMEI??
Thnx
goldsmit409 said:
so i do only the 3 steps i will be right no need to worry about IMEI??
Thnx
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http://prntscr.com/3gjkrn
I think I was clear here...
Already done,im happy it works like a beast. Thx to all and this forum!!

[Q] Help For Root 4.4.2 unlocked

Hi
I had Desire and Desire s and Xperia Sola and now after all XZR
I Update to 4.4.2 by flashtool and tft file.
then I unlocked bootloader !!
Now I want to root and install recovery
I search about 1.5 day and cant succeed
I use
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit
and
rootkitZ_20131112
But nothing happened. please Help me
after that install
ZR-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.installer
it seemed in had installed on my phone and all thing finished. but I cant go to recovery. (May be I don't know how to go to recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765062
ady3004 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765062
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He Said
If you coming from on 4.3 :
...
Install Recovery
...
and
If you have LB with 4.2/4.3 and Recovery or UB :
Go to Recovery
...
I am not 4.3 or 4.2 and I cant go to recovery
You have to flash a 4.1.2 or a 4.2.2 firmware with Flashtool (you will find it on others XDA thread of the section. You have to do that because with locked bootloader (LB) on 4.3 you can't root and install any Recovery.
So, go on previous Android version, root it, install recovery, install my zip, and the 2 others zip, then flash the stripped ftf (firmware) on your phone.
for this method you dont need to unlock bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427995
I tested it on kitkat
John98Zakaria said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427995
I tested it on kitkat
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Bro,
Try this app. You need to install this app and run. Then you should download super su app. :fingers-crossed:
Solved
galen.lazar said:
Bro,
Try this app. You need to install this app and run. Then you should download super su app. :fingers-crossed:
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WOOOOW
this worked
thank u man
really thank u
Actually You shouldnt re-Upload Towel Root show him to the official site
But TowelRoot is still the Root of the year

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