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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
I read an article long ago which has the capability to root all android devices . It uses a flaw that is in the android itself. It seems even backup and restore app of sony uses this method
So this s the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I dont know if it works but devs can try it out
Sent from my xperia z through xda app
pjgowtham said:
I read an article long ago which has the capability to root all android devices . It uses a flaw that is in the android itself. It seems even backup and restore app of sony uses this method
So this s the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I dont know if it works but devs can try it out
Sent from my xperia z through xda app
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doesn't work with the latest firmware
it is not working with the latest firmware 10.1.1A.1.253.
I have tried
If we update OTA we don't lose root right?
Download OTA rootkeeper...use Protect root..that should keep your root after you update
Sent from my Revolutionary Htc One X HD
Sadman Khan said:
Download OTA rootkeeper...use Protect root..that should keep your root after you update
Sent from my Revolutionary Htc One X HD
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With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..
reptile64 said:
With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..
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I have tried, OTA cannot update the new firware, can only use PCC to update the new fireware.
I can confirm Voodoo OTA RootKeeper cannot help protect root when u are updating using PCC.
I have Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and i update from PCC and my root is lost.....
Flashben said:
I have tried, OTA cannot update the new firware, can only use PCC to update the new fireware.
I can confirm Voodoo OTA RootKeeper cannot help protect root when u are updating using PCC.
I have Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and i update from PCC and my root is lost.....
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What about the root methods that used to work with older firmwares? Are they still working? Anyone tried?
reptile64 said:
With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..
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Well i didnt know sorry!
Sent from my Revolutionary Htc One X HD
reptile64 said:
What about the root methods that used to work with older firmwares? Are they still working? Anyone tried?
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I have tried bin4ry's method and it is confirmed by many users it is not working....
I have also tried motochpper and it is not working too.
But i know that if u unloack bootloader, you are still able to root.. but i just dont want to unlock my BL just yet....
Might need to confirm but I remember that on the arc to root you had to downgrade the kernel, root then re flash updated ed kernel
Needs to be confirmed first
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
My suggestion to preserve root is simple
Download the update.(just d update from the existing firmware)
Creating a .zip file
Modding it so that we don't lose root
Flash that zip through cwm so that we can enjoy updates widout losing root or trying to find new ways of rooting new firmware..
Maddhouse said:
Might need to confirm but I remember that on the arc to root you had to downgrade the kernel, root then re flash updated ed kernel
Needs to be confirmed first
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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I try this and work, first i flash Stock Kernel with CWM , then i flash root from recovery and than back Stock Kernel from .tft file.
pjgowtham said:
My suggestion to preserve root is simple
Download the update.(just d update from the existing firmware)
Creating a .zip file
Modding it so that we don't lose root
Flash that zip through cwm so that we can enjoy updates widout losing root or trying to find new ways of rooting new firmware..
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I woul also go with this solution approach..
1. For getting the FTF Files: http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
2. Then creating a Flashable Zip File: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183077
3. Preroot it..But how to do that?
I am looking for a easier way I didnt install CWM on my XZ...
unliess it is really no other ways, i will have unlock my BL but i will still wait
Blagoja said:
I try this and work, first i flash Stock Kernel with CWM , then i flash root from recovery and than back Stock Kernel from .tft file.
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Madhouse was talking about Locked Bootloader phones, everybody knows how to root any firmware with an unlocked bootloader.
In the Xperia ARC, the procedure was to flash the newest firmware (not-rootable), then flash a previous kernel only (rootable) with flashtool, turn on phone, root it using any exploit available, turn it off, and flash the newest kernel alone with flashtool. Phone rooted and in the latest version.
I don't know, but maybe this method could work as this new firmware is still based on Android 4.1 just like the previous one, so the older, exploiteable, kernel should be able to boot the new firmware.
RoberM said:
Madhouse was talking about Locked Bootloader phones, everybody knows how to root any firmware with an unlocked bootloader.
In the Xperia ARC, the procedure was to flash the newest firmware (not-rootable), then flash a previous kernel only (rootable) with flashtool, turn on phone, root it using any exploit available, turn it off, and flash the newest kernel alone with flashtool. Phone rooted and in the latest version.
I don't know, but maybe this method could work as this new firmware is still based on Android 4.1 just like the previous one, so the older, exploiteable, kernel should be able to boot the new firmware.
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I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .
Blagoja said:
I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .
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AGAIN, this is only possible on unlocked bootloaders. With locked bootloaders, once you update to 10.1.1.A.1.253, you loose root and recovery, so there is no way to do what you are saying. Once updated to .253, the only way to change kernel is via flashtool.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
RoberM said:
AGAIN, this is only possible on unlocked bootloaders. With locked bootloaders, once you update to 10.1.1.A.1.253, you loose root and recovery, so there is no way to do what you are saying. Once updated to .253, the only way to change kernel is via flashtool.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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Yes, this is only possible on unlocked bootloader.
Blagoja said:
I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .
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Wasnt sure of this, now I am, thanks!
Hello.
I searched some but i could not find the answers so hopefully i can get them in this post.
Well what i was wondering about is: I have unlocked my bootloader the official way. Let´s say i wanna relock it again, flashing a stock kernel.sin and using flashtool to relock it.
What method is then used to Unlock it again if you would wanna do that ? And i dont want guesses here i want solid facts of what works and not.
/Jonas740
I just use FlashTool to unlock and relock after officially unlocking it the Sony way. I haven't experienced anything odd or harmful doing it this way. Seems to be nice and safe. Currently my Z1 is rooted, stock kernel, dual recovery installed and bootloader locked and it's working great!
dual `?
GR00VY GH0ULIE said:
I just use FlashTool to unlock and relock after officially unlocking it the Sony way. I haven't experienced anything odd or harmful doing it this way. Seems to be nice and safe. Currently my Z1 is rooted, stock kernel, dual recovery installed and bootloader locked and it's working great!
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Dual installer recovery ?
Im kinda newb but wont root go away if you apply stock kernel ? what kernel are you using. had a hard time finding stock ones. Unless you mean to just extract from a ftf file.
Jonas740 said:
Dual installer recovery ?
Im kinda newb but wont root go away if you apply stock kernel ? what kernel are you using. had a hard time finding stock ones. Unless you mean to just extract from a ftf file.
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On Locked Bootloader you can use Custom Roms with Stock Kernels as it is the only one kernel what you can use on Locked Bootlader.
Ye
eclyptos said:
On Locked Bootloader you can use Custom Roms with Stock Kernels as it is the only one kernel what you can use on Locked Bootlader.
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Ye but do you extract stock kernels from the ftf´s available or will it just wipe the kernel if you flash a ftf from the big ftf list ?
Before flashing JUST the kernel from the Global Generic FTF posted here I flashed (in recovery from ADV Stock Kernel) NUT's dual recovery for Z1 from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Then after stock kernel flashed I relocked bootloader in FlashTool and still have access to recovery if I need it (say I lose root) and can always reflash Update SuperSU from recovery and booyah!! Root restored though I never lost root but if I do I can get it back super easy!!
Jonas740 said:
Ye but do you extract stock kernels from the ftf´s available or will it just wipe the kernel if you flash a ftf from the big ftf list ?
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I don't know what exactly you mean. If you want to keep your kernel you can flash any Stock FTF and exclude Kernel in Flashtool, that will wipe the system but the kernel will remain the one you have, it's called Dirty Installation.
If you have Custom Rom with Custom Kernel and you want, for example, relock your bootloader then with Flashtool flash the Stock Kernel only, how? Just use any Stock FTF, put it in Flashtool folder, select the FTF and exclude everything and leave just kernel clicked, it will flash just the Stock Kernel from the whole Stock FTF.
Done.
Hello guys, im new to all this stuff and i dont really know what i have to do first in order to get CM 11 installed on my Bootloader locked phone.
Its so confusing, i dont know if i have to root my device first, or install a recovery or unlock my bootloader first so im able to root it etc.
Can anyone help me what to do first? im on the 4.3 Update
abload.de/img/screenshot_2014-05-02weo0t.png
the reason why i want to have CM 11 is because ive read that this rom is way faster than the 4.3 stock, also it has better ram management (?) and doenst lag as much as the stock one.
Also why i want to have the BL version is because i dont really want to void my warranty.
I hope you guys can help me out with a nice step by step guide for someone who thinks all those different steps are getting confusing oh and im sorry for my english ^^ im from germany
Peter_Blart_xSP said:
Hello guys, im new to all this stuff and i dont really know what i have to do first in order to get CM 11 installed on my Bootloader locked phone.
Its so confusing, i dont know if i have to root my device first, or install a recovery or unlock my bootloader first so im able to root it etc.
Can anyone help me what to do first? im on the 4.3 Update
abload.de/img/screenshot_2014-05-02weo0t.png
the reason why i want to have CM 11 is because ive read that this rom is way faster than the 4.3 stock, also it has better ram management (?) and doenst lag as much as the stock one.
Also why i want to have the BL version is because i dont really want to void my warranty.
I hope you guys can help me out with a nice step by step guide for someone who thinks all those different steps are getting confusing oh and im sorry for my english ^^ im from germany
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First,you will need to root your phone & install recovery
Then flash the 4.4.2 ROM for Locked bootloader over here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735975
Ben Ling said:
First,you will need to root your phone & install recovery
Then flash the 4.4.2 ROM for Locked bootloader over here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735975
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Sounds legit, in order to root my phone, i have to downgrade to the very first firmware and then use the doomlord method right?
after that i have to install the recovery, after that, do i have to flash a pre rooted 4.3 stock firmware or can i go straight from the very first rooted stock FW to the 4.4.2 rom?
Peter_Blart_xSP said:
Sounds legit, in order to root my phone, i have to downgrade to the very first firmware and then use the doomlord method right?
after that i have to install the recovery, after that, do i have to flash a pre rooted 4.3 stock firmware or can i go straight from the very first rooted stock FW to the 4.4.2 rom?
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you will need to downgrade,root it,flash recovery,flash pre-rooted 4.3 rom,then 4.4 Rom...
make a backup of 4.3 rom using recovery in case you want to revert.
Yes, downgrade, root, install cwm, install CM10.2 for LB, reboot recovery again and install cm 11 for lb
mrjraider said:
Yes, downgrade, root, install cwm, install CM10.2 for LB, reboot recovery again and install cm 11 for lb
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Aufter ive installed Cm 10.2 i got stuck on the Sony logo -.- is this a bootloop? if yes then this happened the second time...
Got it know, works perfectly, shame that this is "only" the stock android ui :/ btw. is there a way in the options where you can enable the % of the battery? i cant find it
Try Xposed modules...
mrjraider said:
Try Xposed modules...
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Dont know whats xposed modules are, but ive found it now anyways, was hidden somewhere in an advanced options tab
Google xposed
Gesendet von meinem Xperia SP
Xperia Z1 Launcher issues
Hy guys,
I tried to install the xperia z1 launcher on my CM11 LBL. it worked for a while but since yesterday not working anymore. Always crash!!!
I tried to reinstall it, to change apk, but no way it won't works. For some of them the phone won't install...
Any solutions??? Also a crash issues with google cam...
Thanx for help
Hello to the great people at xda..
Sorry for being a noob about it but i have certain questions about my c6902. First off my Z1 is rooted with the build number .157 with the stock os and the stock recovery. As of now i have been getting all OTAs without a problem. However, i would like to know what would happen if i install a custom recovery. Will it stop the OTAs? If yes, then which OTAs will it stop? Will it stop just the system OTAs or the application OTAs as well like walkman album etc.? Or will i just be able to see the available updates but would never be able to install them? And how can i revert back to the stock recovery? Would it make everything just as the way it was before with no strings attached? Sorry again for such a basic though as i couldn't find an answer anywhere else. Thanks a ton!
ronnie141 said:
Hello to the great people at xda..
Sorry for being a noob about it but i have certain questions about my c6902. First off my Z1 is rooted with the build number .157 with the stock os and the stock recovery. As of now i have been getting all OTAs without a problem. However, i would like to know what would happen if i install a custom recovery. Will it stop the OTAs? If yes, then which OTAs will it stop? Will it stop just the system OTAs or the application OTAs as well like walkman album etc.? Or will i just be able to see the available updates but would never be able to install them? And how can i revert back to the stock recovery? Would it make everything just as the way it was before with no strings attached? Sorry again for such a basic though as i couldn't find an answer anywhere else. Thanks a ton!
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if your bootloader stays locked, you CAN recieve OTA updates, but if you rooted with towelroot (i expect that because your an .157, like me ) you wont be able to apply system OTA updates cause they can not be verified. but OTA updates for Walkman or other apps will work.
Only the system updates are broken with the towelroot method. but of course you can install a custom recovery to revert to stock recovery, just flash the ftf with flashtool again and you have your stock recovery back (but make shure to untick the wipe boxes in flashtool
mo120697 said:
if your bootloader stays locked, you CAN recieve OTA updates, but if you rooted with towelroot (i expect that because your an .157, like me ) you wont be able to apply system OTA updates cause they can not be verified. but OTA updates for Walkman or other apps will work.
Only the system updates are broken with the towelroot method. but of course you can install a custom recovery to revert to stock recovery, just flash the ftf with flashtool again and you have your stock recovery back (but make shure to untick the wipe boxes in flashtool
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Thanks a lot for the info . So I get what you're saying and 'tis true that I'm rooted with towel root. So that means that I won't be able to install system OTAs and that's ok. Also you already have been very helpful but would you be kind enough to please send me a link for the stock recovery's ftf? Have you successfully tried doing the same on 157?
ronnie141 said:
Thanks a lot for the info . So I get what you're saying and 'tis true that I'm rooted with towel root. So that means that I won't be able to install system OTAs and that's ok. Also you already have been very helpful but would you be kind enough to please send me a link for the stock recovery's ftf? Have you successfully tried doing the same on 157?
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There isnt a "recovery ftf", you have to flash the whole ftf all over it again and than you have stock recovery back
and yes i did the same on .157, i flashed this Baltic version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_d8uWGbkaetRjFOYkZib0Z1Y1k/view?usp=sharing the baltic version works fine for me too, im from germany but i guess it should work (at least for european users) if you are not from europe, just flash .108 or .133 and update and root
mo120697 said:
There isnt a "recovery ftf", you have to flash the whole ftf all over it again and than you have stock recovery back
and yes i did the same on .157, i flashed this Baltic version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_d8uWGbkaetRjFOYkZib0Z1Y1k/view?usp=sharing the baltic version works fine for me too, im from germany but i guess it should work (at least for european users) if you are not from europe, just flash .108 or .133 and update and root
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Ok.. But what if I do a full system repair using the pc companion? Would it do the same thing? Also, would pc companion have any problems detecting or repairing the phone with the custom recovery installed?
ronnie141 said:
Ok.. But what if I do a full system repair using the pc companion? Would it do the same thing? Also, would pc companion have any problems detecting or repairing the phone with the custom recovery installed?
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Pc companion works too, but the system repair from pc -c will wipe your data! So all your data is lost.
With flashtool youcan decide if you want to keep your data or to do to a wipe
mo120697 said:
Pc companion works too, but the system repair from pc -c will wipe your data! So all your data is lost.
With flashtool youcan decide if you want to keep your data or to do to a wipe
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Oh thank-you so so much. You have been a great help