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How root ZR with a locked bootloader and 4.3 updates?

Hi,
I would like to ask how can I root my Xperia zr with a locked bootloader and a stock ROM running Android 4.3? It was updated via PCcompanion without any previous root/unlock bootloader.
Thanks.

Ramjade said:
Hi,
I would like to ask how can I root my Xperia zr with a locked bootloader and a stock ROM running Android 4.3? It was updated via PCcompanion without any previous root/unlock bootloader.
Thanks.
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You can use the procedure described in this thread. You will need to downgrade to .310 to root your phone for the TA backup before unlocking the bootloader.

Or you can may be follow this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590174
so you don't need to unlock the bootloader...
I upgrade my 5503 following this thread and everything is fine.:good:

Latest version of vroot can root this version???
sent from my xperia m dual

cyber2463 said:
Latest version of vroot can root this version???
sent from my xperia m dual
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searching the forums for vroot I found this thread.... so I guess is not safe to use it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516942

Hi,
Do I still need to downgrade to 310 to root my phone .and then use flashtool to flash my phone?

No! Google for towelroot, download the apk, run it and install supersu from the play store and you are done!

towelroot
Install towelroot better google it and download apk

How to root ?

Hey guys,
I just bought my Xperia Z1 model : c6903 4.3 Jelly bean version 1.4.2.A.1.136, I want to know this is work to root and how ? because I keep tried for many root program like vroot but it doesn't work even I do not know how to enter to recovery mode too. I tried to do as many way to enter to recovery mode what I have found but it doesn't work.
Thanks for your helping !

There's no way to root 4.3 directly yet. You have to downgrade to 4.2 root & install recoveries than update with custom rom.

The only way is a method to get full root on your phone. Downgrade to the firmware .534 provided by NUT to not lose IMEI, Root with Bin4ry, then follow the instruction to Update to .290 HERE, then follow the instruction to Update to .136 HERE.

[Q] ROOT XPERIA SP ( without unlocking BootLoader )

Hey guys I have a question..
Can i root my Sony Xperia SP C5302 - 12.1.A.0.266 without unlocking bootloader..
I have searched a lot and haven't found a way other than DoomLord's method.. which requires unlocked bootloader..
So, my ques is -
IS THERE ANY WAY TO ROOT MY DEVICE WITHOUT UNLOCKING ITS BOOTLOADER??
if not,
HOW CAN I UNLOCK ITS BOOTLOADER???
Please Help !!
Ty

tushar2693 said:
Hey guys I have a question..
Can i root my Sony Xperia SP C5302 - 12.1.A.0.266 without unlocking bootloader..
I have searched a lot and haven't found a way other than DoomLord's method.. which requires unlocked bootloader..
So, my ques is -
IS THERE ANY WAY TO ROOT MY DEVICE WITHOUT UNLOCKING ITS BOOTLOADER??
if not,
HOW CAN I UNLOCK ITS BOOTLOADER???
Please Help !!
Ty
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Don't think you'll get an answer as this question has been asked countless times.
As of last month, you don't need to unlock the bootloader to get root on 4.3
But you need to downgrade to 4.1.2 (257) and root using doomlord's exploit. Then install recovery. After that choose a rom of your choice (based on the latest .266 or .201).
For noob's infor:
a. the downgrade is necessary as you need root and doomlord's exploit for rooting works only up to version .257.
b. rooting is simply needed so that you can install recovery (CWM is good)
c. after which all will be wiped out by the new rom which will be flashed with its recovery and root :good:
And before you ask where these files are: search in the various forum, notably "android development" and "General" sections

headache59 said:
Don't think you'll get an answer as this question has been asked countless times.
As of last month, you don't need to unlock the bootloader to get root on 4.3
But you need to downgrade to 4.1.2 (257) and root using doomlord's exploit. Then install recovery. After that choose a rom of your choice (based on the latest .266 or .201).
For noob's infor:
a. the downgrade is necessary as you need root and doomlord's exploit for rooting works only up to version .257.
b. rooting is simply needed so that you can install recovery (CWM is good)
c. after which all will be wiped out by the new rom which will be flashed with its recovery and root :good:
And before you ask where these files are: search in the various forum, notably "android development" and "General" sections
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thanks .. but can you please give me a link to thread where it's shown how to root with boot loader locked and also how to downgrade to 4.1.2 .. Please

tushar2693 said:
thanks .. but can you please give me a link to thread where it's shown how to root with boot loader locked and also how to downgrade to 4.1.2 .. Please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405933
You'll need flashtool to flash .254 (full firmware). Note that flashtool will only work if all the drivers are installed in your computer (there is an installer inside flashtool directory, after installation - double click on that to install the drivers)
Hunt around for the .254 ftf and .257 (kernel only) if you can't locate it in the link I gave you.
[The .254 in the link is "kernel" only - you want the full firmware (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311964)
The link to cwm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923 but I prefer this one (simpler): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444605

this step for root xperia z1 C6903 Running 14.3.A.0.757 Firmware isn't right?

hello everyone , please help me to check the step root
i follow step from "gregbradley"
if this step wrong , please guide me
thanks
step root for xperia z1 C6903 Running 14.3.A.0.757 :
1. downgrade my firmware 14.3.A.0.757 to 14.1.G.1.534 14.1.G.1.534
2. flash it with flashtool flashtool
3. now my firmware change into 14.1.G.1.534
4. Download Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33 --> i dont know this for what
5. install the latest dual-recovery
Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-BETA.flashable.zip
6.Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section) --> i dont know this means

hell_no said:
hello everyone , please help me to check the step root
i follow step from "gregbradley"
if this step wrong , please guide me
thanks
step root for xperia z1 C6903 Running 14.3.A.0.757 :
1. downgrade my firmware 14.3.A.0.757 to 14.1.G.1.534 14.1.G.1.534
2. flash it with flashtool flashtool
3. now my firmware change into 14.1.G.1.534
4. Download Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33 --> i dont know this for what
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Do not do step 4
5. install the latest dual-recovery
Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-BETA.flashable.zip
6.Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section) --> i dont know this means
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It means look for a pre rooted 4.4 rom in the development section, read the install instructions and then install it.

gregbradley said:
Do not do step 4 It means look for a pre rooted 4.4 rom in the development section, read the install instructions and then install it.
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1,2,3,5,6
right step ?
and than for step 6 , rom 4.4 right or not ?

Yes those are the right steps. And the link you post is 4.3, use this one

gregbradley said:
Do not do step 4 It means look for a pre rooted 4.4 rom in the development section, read the install instructions and then install it.
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Hey gregbradley,
So, I used to be a Samsung user, but now I moved to Sony. I got a Z1, which is currently running KK 14.3.A.0.757 fw; in order to root my device, I understand that I would first need to downgrade it to 14.1.G.1.534, install XZDR dual recovery and then get a pre-rooted KK fw - is that correct?
Thanks in advance for the help!

GryphonBR said:
So, I used to be a Samsung user, but now I moved to Sony. I got a Z1, which is currently running KK 14.3.A.0.757 fw; in order to root my device, I understand that I would first need to downgrade it to 14.1.G.1.534, install XZDR dual recovery and then get a pre-rooted KK fw - is that correct?
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Yes.

case closed
xperia z1 .757 rooted

First time ROOT help...urgent help!!

I was a pro Symbian firmware modder in good old Symbian days. And now migrated to android.
Thus this will be my first Android root and if succeeded I'll make and release some good CFWs.
I want to root my Z3 Compact coz some apps needs device rooted and also I dont want any restrictions.
My Z3 Compact is under warranty and I dont want to brick it nor wanna void its warranty.
I just want to Root my Z3 Compact to stock original firmware.
Currently I'm on KITKAT 4.4.4. ver. 23.0.1.A.5.77. INDIA (D5833)
Not interested for Lollypop. So please dont suggest to.
I know I have to follow the following thread:
How-to: root, keep and backup DRM keys, etc. [KitKat/Lollipops]
Still some queries before proceeding further:
In the above thread it states that,
---Downgrade the firmware, as the root exploit only works with older firmware such as 23.0.A.2.93.
So does that mean I have to downgrade below my current23.0.1.A.5.77. ?
---Downgrade fw to 23.0.A.2.93 (Device D5803) or anything prior to 23.0.1.A.5.77 (december fw)
So does this method also work on D5833) ?
---Upgrade the firmware to the latest version, while retaining root access.
So do I compulsorily have to update to any latest ver. of Kitkat or Lollipop?
I dont wanna move from my current 23.0.1.A.5.77.
---Also what is pre-rooted image and non-pre-rooted image? Which one to go for?
---Also I dont want to Unlock my Bootloader so is Rooting possible without unlocking bootloader?
---Finally I need Stock Original Sony INDIA ver 23.0.1.A.5.77 (D5833)
So where can I find it?
Answer my queries as they appear to get a clear idea.

nri_tech1183 said:
I was a pro Symbian firmware modder in good old Symbian days. And now migrated to android.
Thus this will be my first Android root and if succeeded I'll make and release some good CFWs.
I want to root my Z3 Compact coz some apps needs device rooted and also I dont want any restrictions.
My Z3 Compact is under warranty and I dont want to brick it nor wanna void its warranty.
I just want to Root my Z3 Compact to stock original firmware.
Currently I'm on KITKAT 4.4.4. ver. 23.0.1.A.5.77. INDIA (D5833)
Not interested for Lollypop. So please dont suggest to.
I know I have to follow the following thread:
How-to: root, keep and backup DRM keys, etc. [KitKat/Lollipops]
Still some queries before proceeding further:
In the above thread it states that,
---Downgrade the firmware, as the root exploit only works with older firmware such as 23.0.A.2.93.
So does that mean I have to downgrade below my current23.0.1.A.5.77. ?
---Downgrade fw to 23.0.A.2.93 (Device D5803) or anything prior to 23.0.1.A.5.77 (december fw)
So does this method also work on D5833) ?
---Upgrade the firmware to the latest version, while retaining root access.
So do I compulsorily have to update to any latest ver. of Kitkat or Lollipop?
I dont wanna move from my current 23.0.1.A.5.77.
---Also what is pre-rooted image and non-pre-rooted image? Which one to go for?
---Also I dont want to Unlock my Bootloader so is Rooting possible without unlocking bootloader?
---Finally I need Stock Original Sony INDIA ver 23.0.1.A.5.77 (D5833)
So where can I find it?
Answer my queries as they appear to get a clear idea.
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Cannot answer everything but will try : it should work on d5833. All you need is the old firmware for the root exploid. Pre rooted image is a zip file which u can flash via recovery after u root ur current firmware and install recovery. With this u will have root from the beginning. Nearly all flashable rom have root access.
Dont know if india has some difference in firmware but u could try a pre rooted international firmware.
Unlocking bootloader is not needed for root as long as u stay on stock roms. If u want try cm12 or something else u have to unlock.
Reason for needed downgrade is the fact to backup drm keys(ta partition). Root would be easy just unlock bootloader install recovery flash su, done. But then drm keys are gone. That is the Reason for this procedure. If a general firmware wont work for u u have to download the indian firmware via xperiafirm and use prfcreator to build ur own pre rooted zip

basti2909 said:
Cannot answer everything but will try : it should work on d5833. All you need is the old firmware for the root exploid. Pre rooted image is a zip file which u can flash via recovery after u root ur current firmware and install recovery. With this u will have root from the beginning. Nearly all flashable rom have root access.
Dont know if india has some difference in firmware but u could try a pre rooted international firmware.
Unlocking bootloader is not needed for root as long as u stay on stock roms. If u want try cm12 or something else u have to unlock.
Reason for needed downgrade is the fact to backup drm keys(ta partition). Root would be easy just unlock bootloader install recovery flash su, done. But then drm keys are gone. That is the Reason for this procedure. If a general firmware wont work for u u have to download the indian firmware via xperiafirm and use prfcreator to build ur own pre rooted zip
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Ok thanks.
So can I go ahead for root with my current kitkat 23.0.1.A.5.77 ?
...Sent from my Z3 C

Awaiting More help and replies.
...Sent from my Z3 C

@nri_tech1183
- D5833: For sure!
- Root with locked bootloader: Yep!
- Sony's stock firmwares: XperiFirm (KK or LP)
- Flashing stock firmwares: Flashtool
- Root: Downgrade to 23.0.A.2.106 fw (or older) and giefroot it (23.0.1.A.5.77 is not rootable by giefroot's exploit)!
- Utils for post root: XZDualRecovery and PRFCreator
- Pre-rooted image: Stock fw with root and/or recovery(ies)
- Non-pre-rooted image: Stock fw

Ok so once rooted can I again flash to 23.0.1.A.5.77 ???
serajr said:
@nri_tech1183
- D5833: For sure!
- Root with locked bootloader: Yep!
- Sony's stock firmwares: XperiFirm (KK or LP)
- Flashing stock firmwares: Flashtool
- Root: Downgrade to 23.0.A.2.106 fw (or older) and giefroot it (23.0.1.A.5.77 is not rootable by giefroot's exploit)!
- Utils for post root: XZDualRecovery and PRFCreator
- Pre-rooted image: Stock fw with root and/or recovery(ies)
- Non-pre-rooted image: Stock fw
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nri_tech1183 said:
Ok so once rooted can I again flash to 23.0.1.A.5.77 ???
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Yep, do it this way:
- Install Dual Recovery (installer)
- Create a 23.0.1.A.5.77 pre rooted firmware with Super SU and Dual Recovery
- Flash it on recovery

Guys I found another guide which allows to Root on 23.0.1.A.5.77 . http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-root-xperia-z3-z3-compact-locked-bootloaders-1485046
What you suggest??
I'm not able to find anyware Indian ver. of Xperia Z3 compact D5833 KITKAT ver 23.0.A.2.93.
If anybody willing to help me get it somewhere only then I'm willing to root with the method mentioned here.
Also whats the diff. between Commercial/journalist firmware and regional ones?

simplest way to root ANY smartphone without pc
1. Allow unknown sources
2. Install aptoi
3. Search in aptoide "safe remove system app"
4. Install it and run
5. It requires root and give you "root tools"
6. Install kingroot from root tools and run
7. Now you have root
P.S. In some models, from 4.3+, TB or busybox won't work. But you can use root rights for any application and uninstall unwanted pre-installed apps.
Have fun!

Ok so I decided to downgrade to good old Kitkat 4.4.4
I have the ftf file.
I dont want to root to anything but simply plain downgrade to kitkat.
Can I simply use Flashtools for downgrading?? Will my drm keys and bootloader will stay intact or will it harm??

nri_tech1183 said:
Ok so I decided to downgrade to good old Kitkat 4.4.4
I have the ftf file.
I dont want to root to anything but simply plain downgrade to kitkat.
Can I simply use Flashtools for downgrading?? Will my drm keys and bootloader will stay intact or will it harm??
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Drm stay intact. Simple flash kitkat and u are good to go. Backup internal sd. Will be wiped

IS this method still the best for root?? Or is there any newer easy method to root without loosing drm keys and boorloader???
I want to Stock root my xperia zc d5833.
I'm on latest lollipop. Do I need to downgrade to Kitkat 4.4.4 for the root or can I root directly on existing lollipop?
What if i downgrade then how to upgrade to lollipop without loosing root???

I followed this guide and successfully rooted my z3c.
Have some very important queries:
Will a factory reset wipe the root access?
In point no. 43 you said--Open Flashtool and select the non-pre-rooted fw (this is 23.1.A.0.690), but DESELECT system: in "EXCLUDE" make sure you check the checkbox next to "SYSTEM", flash it.
So here can I flash the latest lollipop 23.4.a.0.546 fw in place of 23.1.A.0.690 ??
Can I now directly update to any latest lollipop/marshmallow via OTA/pc suite without loosing Root access?