Can someone explain me the process of reverting back to 4.3? I just have a lot of problems with 4.4.2 (touch screen issues and my battery is half as good as it was with 4.3 .290).
What should i do? Just download a 4.3 .290 TFT and flash it with FlashTool? Also i would like to root 4.3 .290?
Help, thanks!
In order to root it, just follow the link in my signature on how to get root on Kitkat, but instead of flashing a pre rooted KK rom, flash a pre rootrd 4.3 rom.
Done,
You can not directly root 4.3
Also, now I have ANSWERED your QUESTION I have asked the mods to move this thread to the QUESTION and ANSWER section
Can you link me where i can download pre rooted 4.3 .290 rom?
It's important to be .290 coz i found it to be the best!
http://bit.ly/1sxQd1t
BTW, I will recommend .136 instead of .290.
eclyptos said:
BTW, I will recommend .136 instead of .290.
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Hmm, i heard ppl had some problems with it so i never updated my Z1 to .136, i went straight from .290 to 4.4.2
nikola1970 said:
Hmm, i heard ppl had some problems with it so i never updated my Z1 to .136, i went straight from .290 to 4.4.2
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Where did you read that? ..lol..
It was .290 with problems, not .136, it's up to you. I have .136 and no problem at all.
I haven't faced any single problem with .290 so i think ill stick with that one, battery life was insane.
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Since Greenify doesn't requires root anymore, i don't need root.
So in order do downgrade i just need to flash 4.3 TFT with FlashTool and that's it?
nikola1970 said:
Since Greenify doesn't requires root anymore, i don't need root.
So in order do downgrade i just need to flash 4.3 TFT with FlashTool and that's it?
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Yes.
Cool, thanks!
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Hi all,
Im new here, so if i am wrong please correct me.
I have a C6903 Z1:
- firmware 14.1.G.1.534 SG
- rooted using vroot (i can install titanium backup, supersu, and it said rooted)
- backed up TA partition
- now i want to update to 14.2.A.0.290 SG
- i already read the update method by NUT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
seems it is the only good working method now
BUT, i have a question regards the "requirements"
Current rooted FW version: 14.1.G.1.534 and 14.1.G.2.257
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So, do i need to update to .257 and root it before process NUT method ? ... or just process NUT method directly ...?
Sorry for posting here instead of the Original thread but i dont have permission to post there.
Any help is well appreciated. Thanks!
nta6 said:
Hi all,
Im new here, so if i am wrong please correct me.
I have a C6903 Z1:
- firmware 14.1.G.1.534 SG
- rooted using vroot (i can install titanium backup, supersu, and it said rooted)
- backed up TA partition
- now i want to update to 14.2.A.0.290 SG
- i already read the update method by NUT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
seems it is the only good working method now
BUT, i have a question regards the "requirements"
So, do i need to update to .257 and root it before process NUT method ? ... or just process NUT method directly ...?
Sorry for posting here instead of the Original thread but i dont have permission to post there.
Any help is well appreciated. Thanks!
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You can just proceed with [NUT]'s method. Now that you have root install recovery and the do the rest of the steps.
If you need help refer to my updated video:
shem2409 said:
You can just proceed with [NUT]'s method. Now that you have root install recovery and the do the rest of the steps.
If you need help refer to my updated video:
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Thanks for your advice
I just processed exactly as NUT guide and had the 4.3 c6903 14.2.A.0.290 rooted :good:
Just a question:
- as NUT guide, last step is flash the ...stripped.ftf
- as your video, i did not see you flash the stripped.ftf. Instead, you flash the original generic 14.2.A.0.290 ?
what is the different? If i flash again the original 14.2.A.0.290 like yours. will it loose root ?
Have a great day!
nta6 said:
Thanks for your advice
I just processed exactly as NUT guide and had the 4.3 c6903 14.2.A.0.290 rooted :good:
Just a question:
- as NUT guide, last step is flash the ...stripped.ftf
- as your video, i did not see you flash the stripped.ftf. Instead, you flash the original generic 14.2.A.0.290 ?
what is the different? If i flash again the original 14.2.A.0.290 like yours. will it loose root ?
Have a great day!
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In my video it is the stripped version as well. It shows up as normal in Flashtool for some reason. My video is 100% based on [NUT] method
shem2409 said:
In my video it is the stripped version as well. It shows up as normal in Flashtool for some reason. My video is 100% based on [NUT] method
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Oh i see. Now i can start enjoy my Z1 fully rooted 4.3 after 3 days joinning the android world.
Many thanks for helps :good:
So i have a Sony Z1 4.4.2, c6903, 14.3.A.0.757, and i want to root it for the first time, i was reading a tutorial and it said
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.15 by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.7.90 BETA or newer.
Current rooted FW version: 14.3.A.0.681.[/QUOTE
"current rooted" what can i do if i never rooted my phone before, and want to root it for the first time? any tutorials?
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CarlosArthur said:
So i have a Sony Z1 4.4.2, c6903, 14.3.A.0.757, and i want to root it for the first time, i was reading a tutorial and it said
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.15 by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.7.90 BETA or newer.
Current rooted FW version: 14.3.A.0.681.[/QUOTE
"current rooted" what can i do if i never rooted my phone before, and want to root it for the first time? any tutorials?
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There are millions of tutorials here...
You have to downgrade to 534 firmware, root it and flash NUT ROM and stripped ftf (or any other stock based ROM)
Latest firmwares can't be rooted directly, that's wht you have to be on "current rooted" firmware
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funky0308 said:
CarlosArthur said:
So i have a Sony Z1 4.4.2, c6903, 14.3.A.0.757, and i want to root it for the first time, i was reading a tutorial and it said
There are millions of tutorials here...
You have to downgrade to 534 firmware, root it and flash NUT ROM and stripped ftf (or any other stock based ROM)
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
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i see thank you very much i'll try to do it
Edit : When i'm downgrading to 534, what should i choose? i got my Z1 in portugal, so should i use global?
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Any FTF ending in 534 for your phone model will be ok
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
currently, there is no
yhackup said:
currently, there is no
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WRONG!
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Use app called towelroot and install it then click a button
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
androidfreak70 said:
WRONG!
Use app called towelroot and install it then click a button
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
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CVE-2014-3153 (towelroot exploit) is patched in Sony kernel source and doesn't work any more.
To root, you need to flash a 230 kernel with Flashtool, root then flash back the 283 kernel.
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kingvortex said:
CVE-2014-3153 (towelroot exploit) is patched in Sony kernel source and doesn't work any more.
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Oh.. Really?
I thought it will work.. Ok no problem
And thanks for the info
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
RE:
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Guys! Try this (read it some where)
1. Flash 4.4.4 tft
2. install supersu, and towelroot then
3. flash only 4.4.2 kernel (don't tick anything in wipe, in exclude list tick everything except kernel).
4.It will boot, then root with towelroot, give it a reboot.
5. u're rooted.
6. Now flash only 4.4.4 kernel back
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Towelroot does not help,
It can't root xperia z with 4.4.4, "This phone isn't currently supported" error
Any other way to root this ???
war357 said:
Towelroot does not help,
It can't root xperia z with 4.4.4, "This phone isn't currently supported" error
Any other way to root this ???
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Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
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kingvortex said:
Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
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OK bro,
I'll try this
Spock0785 said:
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
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That is for unlocked bootloader @Spock0785
Some cant unlock it so they need to know howto for locked bl
And its also easier of some can post only the .230 kernel to root and also put the kernel of 4.4.4 to flash it back to keep root.
Send from my XZ With My Own Personal Modified MoonWalker SuperB !
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Spock0785 said:
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
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here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873
refer this for locked boot loader, it will give you kernels in FTF which can be flashed on locked bootloader.
No need to re-root after upgrade...
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Hi,
Today I have upgraded my "towelrooted" Xperia Z (C6603) from 10.5.1.A.0.230 to 10.5.1.A.0.283 and guess what? To my surprise, the root remained in place in my phone after this upgrade. This is contrary to all my previous experiences with upgrading firmwares in this phone. How did I do that? Nothing special. I have downloaded (OTA) the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware and then I let my phone upgrade itself. That's it.
I don't know if this is a region-specific anomaly but I have an unbranded phone purchased in Germany. I checked the details of this newest firmware in my phone and it is a German generic OTA version, exactly this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-5-1-0-283-t2876005 , so it's not some special build or something like that.
Until now, all firmware upgrades used to wipe out every single root I had but this upgrade didn't, luckily. Anyone here with the same experience?
Updating via OTA usually doesn't remove root as long as the OTA doesn't fail.
This is because an OTA doesn't format /system, rather it just replaces the necessary files.
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kingvortex said:
Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
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Can I use latest version of flashtool or do I have to take flashtool-version 0.9.13?
(because in the flashtool-thread it says: "WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.)
saschc said:
Can I use latest version of flashtool or do I have to take flashtool-version 0.9.13?
(because in the flashtool-thread it says: "WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.)
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Use the latest version. That statement means all versions of Flashtool including and after 0.9.13.
Since I wrote that post, I wrote a guide on rooting 10.5.1.A.0.283. Find it here.
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kingvortex said:
Use the latest version. That statement means all versions of Flashtool including and after 0.9.13.
Since I wrote that post, I wrote a guide on rooting 10.5.1.A.0.283. Find it here.
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I know that, but thx for the hint. Very good and clear guide by the way. I like to be informed as good as possible before I start
Ive recently bought a Sony Xperia Z C6603, it came with 4.2, and updated to 4.3, a month ago I updated to 4.4.4 kitkat, Id like to know how to root it since I had samsung S2 before it and rooted it, and there are some apps I really miss with root. The problem is that video tutorials and written ones talk about 4.2, so is it the same with kitkat? Also I really like the stock sony look so I dont want to flash a new rom or anything, if its the same, a good video tutorial with links would be great, sorry Im pretty noob with android rooting.
How to root 10.5.1.A.0.283 / 10.5.1.A.0.292
If you have trouble with any of the steps, then post in the thread and I'll try to assist.
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Will this work on android 4.4.4?
StevenWil said:
Will this work on android 4.4.4?
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Yes. That's why I linked you to it!
It's the only way to root 4.4.4 without unlocking your bootloader.
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kingvortex said:
Yes. That's why I linked you to it!
It's the only way to root 4.4.4 without unlocking your bootloader.
Sent from my C6603
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Thanks alot, Ill try it tom and reply with the result
I am using Sony Xperia Z1 (C6902) with 4.4.4 (14.4.A.0.157). Rooted.
Today I received the OTA update for Lollypop. I've downloaded it but I after trying to install it so many times , It failed every single time with the error message Could not install.
Please help me to figure out what the problem is?
Also please help me with the procedure on HOw to UNROOT the Sony Xperia Z1?
Shaishav Salunkhe said:
I am using Sony Xperia Z1 (C6902) with 4.4.4 (14.4.A.0.157). Rooted.
Today I received the OTA update for Lollypop. I've downloaded it but I after trying to install it so many times , It failed every single time with the error message Could not install.
Please help me to figure out what the problem is?
Also please help me with the procedure on HOw to UNROOT the Sony Xperia Z1?
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Flash stock ftf then try again or just download lollipop Indian ftf and flash via flashtool...
kathanpatel1001 said:
Flash stock ftf then try again or just download lollipop Indian ftf and flash via flashtool...
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Thanks. Could you please help me on How to UNROOT Xperia Z1?
Shaishav Salunkhe said:
Thanks. Could you please help me on How to UNROOT Xperia Z1?
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Try inside supersu app->setting-> full unroot option...
U will actually get unrooted after u flash a ftf
since your purpose is getting lollipop, u just need to flash lollipop and u will get a unrooted lollipop
KWOKSFUNG said:
U will actually get unrooted after u flash a ftf
since your purpose is getting lollipop, u just need to flash lollipop and u will get a unrooted lollipop
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Is that the official Sony ftf? Will a phone recieve official Sony updates after doing that? What would happen to any apk that was installed on rooted Z1 after flashing lollipop?