Kindly tell me procedure to root z1. 757 ftf...step by step
The same as the previous way.
Downgrade to .534, install dual recovery, flash SuperSU.zip, then flash a pre rooted .757 Rom.
I just updated from rooted 681 to 757 and stayed rooted
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pre rooted ftf????
How to make. 757 ftf...my sony pc companion not showing files...is there any way to make ftf from android itself...i want ftf to upgrade from downgrade so help
pathanraj said:
How to make. 757 ftf...my sony pc companion not showing files...is there any way to make ftf from android itself...i want ftf to upgrade from downgrade so help
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Are you sure. You seem a bit new to this, so I suggest using the files that are already uploaded in the development section rather than making one yourself
@[NUT] does have guide to (D)o (I)t (Y)ourself (Google NUTs DIY guide) but for new users I suggest just following the instructions in the OP until you have read some more
Hey pathanraj,
I rooted my Xperia Z1 today from 4.2.2 .257 to .757 .
Thanks to [NUT] that made it possible and easy, i suggest:
-Using his latest xzdr dual recovery found here
-Upgrading from .257 to android 4.3 .290 using his tutorial here
-Upgrading from .290 to android 4.4 .681 using his tutorial here
-And last, Upgrade from .681 to .757 using his tutorial here
So here is the procedure: Have root first of all, install recovery and then upgrade from .257 --> .290 --> .681 --> .757
You can do all this using the tuts from [NUT] , that i posted above.
Be sure to have a FULL root installed into system on your 4.2.2 JB .257
If you don't understand something, just ask for more info, It would be a pleasure to help a fellow member of xda-developers.com .
That is so much overkill
Flash 534 FW, install dual recovery, flash the latest prerooted rom. Done
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gregbradley said:
That is so much overkill
Flash 534 FW, install dual recovery, flash the latest prerooted rom. Done
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Soooo true! as alway keep faith in gregbradley!
Just flash the .534fw , install XZDualRecovery, flash the .757fw by [NUT]
No need to flash every fw version between the 534 and the 757!
Jay794 said:
I just updated from rooted 681 to 757 and stayed rooted
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How did you update? I´m on rooted 681 now and want to update to 757.
You follow the instructions that are posted in the update to 757 thread in the development section.
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You follow the instructions that are posted in the update to 757 thread in the development section.
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But my apps, settings etc are away after flash, right? I prefer an update to save my phones settings and installed apps.
Mosquito79 said:
But my apps, settings etc are away after flash, right? I prefer an update to save my phones settings and installed apps.
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make a backup then... and restore it afterwards
But if you actually read the instructions and the thread (Instead of asking questions) you will see that you will keep all you apps and settings if you follow the instructions
gregbradley said:
make a backup then... and restore it afterwards
But if you actually read the instructions and the thread (Instead of asking questions) you will see that you will keep all you apps and settings if you follow the instructions
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After I was refused a fix or replacement for this broken phone (mainly the touchscreen issue), I think it is time to root. Thank you, gregbradley, for providing useful information. These forums are helpful, unlike Sony themselves, retailers, or organizations for customer protection. Thank god at least somebody cares.
gregbradley said:
make a backup then... and restore it afterwards
But if you actually read the instructions and the thread (Instead of asking questions) you will see that you will keep all you apps and settings if you follow the instructions
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I agree with you. Sorry, I just came from Samsung Galaxy S2. It´s a little easier to root&update
Mosquito79 said:
How did you update? I´m on rooted 681 now and want to update to 757.
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Look at post 1, easy!
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Hello i tried 360root with the newest firmware but it did not root my device i asked in the General question whether the old Z method to only downgrade the kernel and then root will work or not on the Z1 please help
thanks for your efforts
nxkr said:
Hello i tried 360root with the newest firmware but it did not root my device i asked in the General question whether the old Z method to only downgrade the kernel and then root will work or not on the Z1 please help
thanks for your efforts
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Flash 534, root, install CWM or TWRP, then flash pre-rooted stock 257 firmware.
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301stSpartan said:
Flash 534, root, install CWM or TWRP, then flash pre-rooted stock 257 firmware.
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sorry for the newbness but is there a link or a thread to explain more about this method
nxkr said:
sorry for the newbness but is there a link or a thread to explain more about this method
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It's out there somewhere, but I don't remember where and I don't have time to find it. Use the search feature and do some reading and I'm sure you'll find it. Especially check the thread dedicated to 257 firmware
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301stSpartan said:
Flash 534, root, install CWM or TWRP, then flash pre-rooted stock 257 firmware.
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Flash "C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Generic DK 1276-1249_R5A" from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
then root with kingo , then make supersu update & system app (2 restarts required)
then go to Sony update and update OTA.
You will have latest version 14.1.G.2.257 ( it is stock Euro - no bloat) with root.

use this method.
I have a question too. I have a C6902, can I flash C6903 into my device?
luutuananh said:
I have a question too. I have a C6902, can I flash C6903 into my device?
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No, it might brick your phone.
My device is C6902, and now I'm using .257 firmware. If I using flashtool to flash .534 but not wipe data, does it cause brick my phone?
luutuananh said:
My device is C6902, and now I'm using .257 firmware. If I using flashtool to flash .534 but not wipe data, does it cause brick my phone?
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No, it will not brick your phone if you choose not to wipe data. But make sure you're flashing a C6902 534 firmware.
nxkr said:
Hello i tried 360root with the newest firmware but it did not root my device i asked in the General question whether the old Z method to only downgrade the kernel and then root will work or not on the Z1 please help
thanks for your efforts
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This has been asked a million times already. Check out the video below. You will find all the info that you may need:
Question answered ---> Thread closed
Hi guys! thanks for your time on reading this.
I have an Sony Xperia Z1 C6902 with 14.1.G.2.257 firmware. I bought it 2 weeks ago on USA (NY).
I saw that I got to downgrade and root, and then flash a new pre-rooted 2.257 firmware. I tried a lot of roots toolkit but obviously non of it works.
I´m a little scared about to flash a tft to downgrade an lose signal or something and can't go back to my actual firmware (because of no root, no rom backup )
SO, its better wait for a root toolkit for my actual version or try to downgrade?
thanks again for the time! hope you have a nice day guys
deftoner said:
Hi guys! thanks for your time on reading this.
I have an Sony Xperia Z1 C6902 with 14.1.G.2.257 firmware. I bought it 2 weeks ago on USA (NY).
I saw that I got to downgrade and root, and then flash a new pre-rooted 2.257 firmware. I tried a lot of roots toolkit but obviously non of it works.
I´m a little scared about to flash a tft to downgrade an lose signal or something and can't go back to my actual firmware (because of no root, no rom backup )
SO, its better wait for a root toolkit for my actual version or try to downgrade?
thanks again for the time! hope you have a nice day guys
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If you really need root then I say go for it. Just downgrade to .534 with flashtool, root it with root many android, then upgrade to .257 with OTA
You can always make your own FTF file yourself so you can flash it back. There is no danger in flashing them and you don't need root.
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Ahki767 said:
If you really need root then I say go for it. Just downgrade to .534 with flashtool, root it with root many android, then upgrade to .257 with OTA
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Won't you lose root by doing OTA after?
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Shroomster said:
Won't you lose root by doing OTA after?
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NO YOU WILL NOT
Read any of the several guides in the general section about how to achieve root on 257 FW
Not trying to thread-jack, but I was under that impression after reading guides saying you will need to re-root after flashing FW OTA 257.
Sorry for the ignorance....
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Shroomster said:
Not trying to thread-jack, but I was under that impression after reading guides saying you will need to re-root after flashing FW OTA 257.
Sorry for the ignorance....
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Then you read them wrong, they all say that if you downgrade to 534, root then upgrade OTA you will keep root
gregbradley said:
You can always make your own FTF file yourself so you can flash it back. There is no danger in flashing them and you don't need root.
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Thanks for your quick reply!.
Sounds a little complicated but I will searchfor how to make my own ftf.
My problems is find a correct image to flash with flash tool. I'm a little scared to flashe the wrong one. I also didn't found how to make backup of my actual FTF without root, but again, I will search for it.
I want root first for install adaway, I used my old one x with it and now I cant stand for the ads... And I need 2 whatsapp ( one for work and one personal). Just need root for that.
thanks again. hope you have a good day
The answers to your questions are very easy to find if you Google them and /or look in the general section
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Hi,
Im trying to root my xperia z1 with 4.3
im using vroot and the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
For some reason it asks me to let it do a full restore, i have backed up so i did wat i think it meant (dont speak chinese)
then after that instead of a tick it shows a cross and it obviously hasnt rooted the device?
What am i doing wrong?!
Thanks
marcelrees said:
Hi,
Im trying to root my xperia z1 with 4.3
im using vroot and the guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
For some reason it asks me to let it do a full restore, i have backed up so i did wat i think it meant (dont speak chinese)
then after that instead of a tick it shows a cross and it obviously hasnt rooted the device?
What am i doing wrong?!
Thanks
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You didn't do anything wrong, but currently Android 4.3 cant be rooted. if you want root, you have to flash 257 then 534 then root and OTA update to 257. and if you get OTA to the 290 android 4.3 you might keep root.
Do you know when root will be available for 4.3?
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You can root, but you need to flash custom boot.img first. Just follow steps on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573921
marcelrees said:
Do you know when root will be available for 4.3?
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One of the 1st rules in XDA: Don't ask for ETAs
You must follow the threads and see, if one dev find a solution to root locked bootloader for 4.3. But take a look in the Xperia Z1 Android Development section. Or this thread, there a lot of hints and howtos for root.
Sorry I'm new! thanks for the tip!!
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Hi there, I need to downgrade from 4.3 (10.4.1.B.0.101) to any Europe 4.2.2 with recovery + rooted stock firmware, becouse I want to flash this firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/rom-rooted-deodexed-zipaligned-stock-0-t2759467
I have locked bootloader and no recovery and root on my 4.3, that's the main problem why I need to downgrade to 4.2 as well I have locked BL and I don't want to unlock it.
Thanks in advice.
(have searched before posting this thread, so don't suggest me to use search, 'cause I've found only useless things. I need EUROPE, not with china language and for unlocked bl..)
To downgrade, you will need to flash an FTF. You will not find an FTF that is prerooted/has a custom recovery. FTF files are unmodified stock firmware only.
You will need to flash a stock FTF with Flashtool, root and flash the dual recovery yourself (or use the unrooted install method for XZDualRecovery).
Search in the general section for a 4.2.2 FTF. There are many available. The region does not matter if you're going to immediately flash a different rom anyway.
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kingvortex said:
To downgrade, you will need to flash an FTF. You will not find an FTF that is prerooted/has a custom recovery. FTF files are unmodified stock firmware only.
You will need to flash a stock FTF with Flashtool, root and flash the dual recovery yourself (or use the unrooted install method for XZDualRecovery).
Search in the general section for a 4.2.2 FTF. There are many available. The region does not matter if you're going to immediately flash a different rom anyway.
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I don't have CWM... :/
LaurynasVP said:
I don't have CWM... :/
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Please point out where I said you needed CWM to flash an FTF. You use Flashtool.
1. Download a 4.2.2 FTF - Here
2. Flash with Flashtool - Download
3. Install XZDualRecovery using the unrooted method.
4. Flash the rom mentioned in your original post.
All this information is readily available in the forums, so a quick search should help if you're having further problems.
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kingvortex said:
Please point out where I said you needed CWM to flash an FTF. You use Flashtool.
1. Download a 4.2.2 FTF - Here
2. Flash with Flashtool - Download
3. Install XZDualRecovery using the unrooted method.
4. Flash the rom mentioned in your original post.
All this information is readily available in the forums, so a quick search should help if you're having further problems.
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Sorry for asking, but could you link me any thread? Becouse I'm a little bit newbie to those things and don't know which one install is better 67 or another (forgot name)
LaurynasVP said:
Sorry for asking, but could you link me any thread? Becouse I'm a little bit newbie to those things and don't know which one install is better 67 or another (forgot name)
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I provided links for the required files in every step.....
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kingvortex said:
I provided links for the required files in every step.....
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didn't seen them before I posted another message, THANKS!
You're welcome.
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Hey Everybody
Good news.
Easily root Xperia ZR on .101
I used http://towelroot.com
Fast and easy
Of course USB debugging should be enable.
Happy rooting
I ve seen this on the Xperia Z forums and what works there works everywhere !
So I say it works on the KitKat firmware
Dont think it would work on. 230 firmwares, kernel are patched in those.
But it should work on earlier ones.
Maybe i will try later.
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Doed it works on locked bootloader?
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halfbloodmutant said:
Doed it works on locked bootloader?
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Yes
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work .230
wafeeq said:
Yes
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I try it and it works on .230 kitkat with a locked bootloader
hans3103 said:
I try it and it works on .230 kitkat with a locked bootloader
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Sounds great. Hope that it will stay with the new .233 kitkat that may be come in a view days.
Can we make OTA with this rooted version to next update that fix a view problems with google play services? Will root stay?
After this root you only had to install a recovery and it is perfect right?
I dont know yet, I wat surprised that it worked in the. 230 rom.
I flashed a clean tft, installed this app. After reboot i installeren Su then the recovery. As far as I see everything works, a small revolution......
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What recovery must I install for our device and where can I get the right one?
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Lemmi1 said:
What recovery must I install for our device and where can I get the right one?
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This one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471981
Is installing recovery really necessary?
Thankyou wafeeq for sharing
I have a few (noobish)questions about this method of rooting, because the instructions are still a little sketchy for now.
I was wondering what the point of installing recovery is, is it to get the SuperSU to work on the phone? (forgive my noobish question).
After installing recovery do I have to set anything in recovery mode?
Is it necessary to unlock the bootloader?
Does this mean I can use backupTA after getting root? That would be awesome.
hawkray said:
Thankyou wafeeq for sharing
I have a few (noobish)questions about this method of rooting, because the instructions are still a little sketchy for now.
I was wondering what the point of installing recovery is, is it to get the SuperSU to work on the phone? (forgive my noobish question).
After installing recovery do I have to set anything in recovery mode?
Is it necessary to unlock the bootloader?
Does this mean I can use backupTA after getting root? That would be awesome.
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You are welcome.
1- Superuser is not recovery, imagine superuser as the policeman controlling root access.
2- just install recovery mentioned earlier.
3- You will not unlock your bootloader so nothing to fear regarding drm keys or ta partition.
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wafeeq said:
You are welcome.
1- Superuser is not recovery, imagine superuser as the policeman controlling root access.
2- just install recovery mentioned earlier.
3- You will not unlock your bootloader so nothing to fear regarding drm keys or ta partition.
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Ok thanks, the rooting actually works I tested without installing recovery and rootchecker says it is rooted
As for recovery which BAT file should I run? SuperSU.BAT or SuperUser.BAT? I don't know how to check which one I have
There is post pointing to this ZR dual recovery method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2471981
It has 2 batchfiles to choose from and the text file attached tells us to ensure we install the right BAT file by checking which one we have. Which one is the best option?
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Rooted Stock 4.4.2
Locked Bootloader.
hawkray said:
Ok thanks, the rooting actually works I tested without installing recovery and rootchecker says it is rooted
As for recovery which BAT file should I run? SuperSU.BAT or SuperUser.BAT? I don't know how to check which one I have
There is post pointing to this ZR dual recovery method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2471981
It has 2 batchfiles to choose from and the text file attached tells us to ensure we install the right BAT file by checking which one we have. Which one is the best option?
Sony Xperia ZR 5503
Rooted Stock 4.4.2
Locked Bootloader.
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It depends on which one you have already installed. Not the other way around.
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Very well. Root working on .101 with SuperSU. LOCKED BOOTLOADER.
wafeeq said:
You are welcome.
1- Superuser is not recovery, imagine superuser as the policeman controlling root access.
2- just install recovery mentioned earlier.
3- You will not unlock your bootloader so nothing to fear regarding drm keys or ta partition.
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Daedroza said:
Very well. Root working on .101 with SuperSU. LOCKED BOOTLOADER.
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Yes works great, anyway to check if I SuperSU installed? I rooted the 4.2.2 Jelly bean last week and I remember having SuperSU installed, I can't seem to find it among the apps after the official 4.4.2 update.
No, this root comes without superuser or SuperSU, download it from play store
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No, this root comes without superuser or SuperSU, download it from play store
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Ok that makes a lot of sense, saved me a ton of time googling for the answer. Thanks.
Daedroza said:
Very well. Root working on .101 with SuperSU. LOCKED BOOTLOADER.
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Less than a minute I got root my zr. Work flawlessly. My zr lock bootloader at. 101 ver. Still get notification to update to kit kat thru OTA. Sooner will update to. 230 (kit kat)
Credit to Towelroot.
ujangns said:
Less than a minute I got root my zr. Work flawlessly. My zr lock bootloader at. 101 ver. Still get notification to update to kit kat thru OTA. Sooner will update to. 230 (kit kat)
Credit to Towelroot.
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Can confirm working flawlessly on .230, tested using "Terminal Emulator" and gives a positive root result of #. Installed SuperSU and behaves as expected when trying to run root applications except when I try to run it manually, it prompts for an SU binary update saying "SU binary needs to be updated, Continue?". The normal update fails, think this is because i'm running stock firmware. Will need to flash the SUupdate after installing a custom recovery.
Ps: The Mcaffee antivirus detected the rooting apk as a virus, false positive prolly.....
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