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Rooting .195

Hi guys,
Many of you will be tired of this, but to save bricking my phone, I want to run this past someone first, please.
I'm on UK Branded Orange .195 and wanted root.
-I've downloaded UK Generic 7.0.A.1.303.
-Flashtool is installed.
-Run Flashtool and select the firmware.
-That'll then put my phone back on 7.0.A.1.303? So you can backward flash firmwares without any issues? This won't brick my phone?
-Reboot phone, at this stage it should load and be usable without any other input?
-Then root using BiNary's method.
-Install CWM for locked bootloaders.
Do I then flash a .195 firmware?
Thanks guys, I know it's a pain but just being cautious.

Hmm, when n flash mode, I'm just getting = "For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode"

Yes you can downgrade the firmware this way without any consequence.
Start the phone up (not connected) and turn on usb debugging under settings > developer options.
Turn the phone off, load the. 303 in FlashTool and wait for it to tell you to connect the phone. Plug in the usb while pressing vol-.
After the flash you will have fully functioning. 303 generic firmware.
Root and install CWM. Download the firmware of your choice in CWM flashable zip format. Turn the phone off and on again, and when you see the Sony logo press up repeatedly till it vibrates. You will now go to CWM recovery. Choose factory reset and from the advanced menu clear dalvik cache. Now choose install zip from sd card and navigate to where you put the downloaded firmware and install.
Repeat these steps to reinstall CWM and the reboot fix (you should also put these on your internal storage before flashing). After flash reboot and you will be greeted by your newly installed firmware. Let it fully boot.
Now turn the phone off again and flash the kernel corresponding to your firmware to prevent problems.
I can't make it any clearer than this. All this information is available from the all in one thread in the q&a section and in the threads of the individual firmwares.
Hope it helps.
Tapatalked from my XperimenTal LT30p using xda-developers-app

Worked like a dream. Thanks very much.
I assume this won't prevent me from installing future firmware updates as all it seems here is i'm flashing a .195 rom over a .303 firmware...

SWFlyerUK said:
Worked like a dream. Thanks very much.
I assume this won't prevent me from installing future firmware updates as all it seems here is i'm flashing a .195 rom over a .303 firmware...
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Always god to hear. What firmware did you install?
Future releases you can flash the same way you did the .195, just download the zip of your choice and go to CWM.

Hi mate,
Just used [STOCK][ROOTED][7.0.A.3.195][Thats it][29/11/12]
Have thanked you for your post. I'm wondering whether this is a little less smooth, perhaps the 'placebo' affect.
Could I flash your .223 on here, locked and rooted? Where the changes ever worked out for that firmware?

SWFlyerUK said:
Hi mate,
Just used [STOCK][ROOTED][7.0.A.3.195][Thats it][29/11/12]
Have thanked you for your post. I'm wondering whether this is a little less smooth, perhaps the 'placebo' affect.
Could I flash your .223 on here, locked and rooted? Where the changes ever worked out for that firmware?
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Yes, you can flash my .223.

Root Guide For 4.2.2

All credit goes to @zhuhang. I have no contribution to it.
Original thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45344021
This method will help you gain root access on the latest .67 4.2.2 update that Sony recently pushed out.
Disclaimer:
- This requires a PC.
- No CWM needed.
- This installs a Chinese root manager rather than superuser or superSU. But I will teach you how to replace it below.
Instruction:
1. Download the rooting application. (This app can root many other devices )
VRoot_1.6.0.3690
http://www.mediafire.com/download/v3...3690_Setup.exe
2. Install the app. This is a Chinese app so I will guide you. Below is a step by step screenshot attached guide.
3. Start VROOT and root now!
4. Now we need to install SuperSU from play store to replace the Chinese root manager called 授权管理 1.0.4.
5. Go to play store and install SuperSU.
6. Start SuperSU and you will be asked for permission by 授权管理 1.0.4, choose 允许(means allow). (Should be the right side option.)
7. SuperSU will prompt to install SU binary, go ahead with OK and it will display successful.
8. Now, freeze 授权管理 1.0.4 in titanium backup, just in case you need it again.
Note: If you uninstall straight away from app manager, you need to make sure SuperSU updated the binary.
9. Re-run SuperSU to make sure everything is alright. You will be prompt again to install SU binary, just do what it asked.
10. After that, you are rooted with SuperSU and 授权管理 1.0.4 will not be there anymore.
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djpeesh said:
Can someone upload an ftf with just the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin for the C5503? I tried creating one using C5502 kernel and i got stuck in a boot loop. luckily my battery was just at about 10% and so I quickly flashed back the 4.2.2 Kernel of the 5503 and all is well.
Once we get the kernel only ftf, can test and create guide for rooting 5503 on 4.2.2
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Tried with the C5503 kernel. Same boot loop. I think we'll have to find an alternate root method, as unlike the Z, the ZR doesnt have .234 firmware [that is also 4.2]
Experimenting with the Z firmware. Wish me luck

Why not flash only kernel from the previous firmware? Isn't working?
UPD. I see - not work

djpeesh said:
Tried with the C5503 kernel. Same boot loop. I think we'll have to find an alternate root method, as unlike the Z, the ZR doesnt have .234 firmware [that is also 4.2]
Experimenting with the Z firmware. Wish me luck
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I have rooted mine already (ie. Android 4.2.2). You have to unlock your bootloader for this method to work.

akash4357 said:
I have rooted mine already (ie. Android 4.2.2). You have to unlock your bootloader for this method to work.
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Can you say more about your 4.2.2 rooting method?

itandy said:
Can you say more about your 4.2.2 rooting method?
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Firstly you need to unlock your bootloader. Google that, its easy. OR you can do it through flashtools (not tested).
Enable USB Debugging and unknown sources option on your phone before proceeding.
Download Flashtool, Open it. Flash the the kernel of an old firmware of Xperia ZR which was rootable.
Reboot your Xperia ZR after flashing. Connect to PC in USB Debugging mode.
Do not forget to close FLASHTOOL.
Extract the downloaded “DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip” file and run the “runme_win” file.
Follow onscreen instructions to root Xperia ZR and once it is rooted, device will reboot. Verify that you are rooted, run SuperSU app.
Now switch off your Xperia ZR. OPEN FLASHTOOL.
Now you need to flash the true kernel of Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware of Xperia ZR.
After flashing, disconnect the phone from PC, reboot it and your Xperia ZR is now rooted
Official Thread

akash4357 said:
Firstly you need to unlock your bootloader. Google that, its easy. OR you can do it through flashtools (not tested).
Enable USB Debugging and unknown sources option on your phone before proceeding.
Download Flashtool, Open it. Flash the the kernel of an old firmware of Xperia ZR which was rootable.
Reboot your Xperia ZR after flashing. Connect to PC in USB Debugging mode.
Do not forget to close FLASHTOOL.
Extract the downloaded “DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip” file and run the “runme_win” file.
Follow onscreen instructions to root Xperia ZR and once it is rooted, device will reboot. Verify that you are rooted, run SuperSU app.
Now switch off your Xperia ZR. OPEN FLASHTOOL.
Now you need to flash the true kernel of Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware of Xperia ZR.
After flashing, disconnect the phone from PC, reboot it and your Xperia ZR is now rooted
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So basically you're doing:
Use FlashTool to flash the 4.2.2 FTF
Downgrade the kernel by using FlashTool back to 4.1.2
Run the DoomLord rooting kit
Flash back 4.2.2 kernel using FlashTool
To flash the kernel you need an unlocked bootloader. What I don't understand is how to flash the kernel only? I found the kernel.sin inside the FTF file. Can I just delete other .sin file and flash the remaining FTF file?
Sorry if my questions are noob.

itandy said:
So basically you're doing:
Use FlashTool to flash the 4.2.2 FTF
Downgrade the kernel by using FlashTool back to 4.1.2
Run the DoomLord rooting kit
Flash back 4.2.2 kernel using FlashTool
To flash the kernel you need an unlocked bootloader. What I don't understand is how to flash the kernel only? I found the kernel.sin inside the FTF file. Can I just delete other .sin file and flash the remaining FTF file?
Sorry if my questions are noob.
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You need to keep the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin in the ftf and delete the rest. Also don't delete the META-INF file.
Official thread

akash4357 said:
You need to keep the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin in the ftf and delete the rest. Also don't delete the META-INF file.
Official thread
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The problem is the bootloader? I thought doom's thread said that this was for locked and unlocked bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader will lead to a lot of people avoiding the root method.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2

djpeesh said:
The problem is the bootloader? I thought doom's thread said that this was for locked and unlocked bootloader. Unlocking the bootloader will lead to a lot of people avoiding the root method.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2
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So is an unlocked bootloader NEEDED for this method to work for ZR? I thought DoomLord said it works for both.

akash4357 said:
You need to keep the kernel.sin and bootloader.sin in the ftf and delete the rest. Also don't delete the META-INF file.
Official thread
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Have you managed to root through this method?

djpeesh said:
Have you managed to root through this method?
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I did manage to root it, but then the phone suddenly restarts. Now I am stuck with bootloops. Strange as I managed to install Superuser from the Play Store.
Edit. I recommend not trying to root using this method. Wait till theres a definitive rooting method.

djpeesh said:
Have you managed to root through this method?
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I see you got bootloop from the other thread. Did you manage to fix it?

Bump.

itandy said:
I see you got bootloop from the other thread. Did you manage to fix it?
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Yes. I fixed the bootloop issue. Need any help with the bootloop?
If you've got a bootloop, pull the battery asap as once it dies, you won't be able to flash ftf and the device will be bricked.
To fix bootloop [and still not get root access]
1. Open the 4.2.2 ftf file in flashtool.
2. Exclude everything [tick in the exclude box] except the kernel, and untick everything in the wipe box [data, applog]
3. Flash the kernel by pressing the volume down button while plugging in USB cable [DONT PRESS POWER BUTTON AFTER BATTERY PULL AS OTHERWISE YOU'LL GO BACK INTO BOOTLOOP]
4. After it flashes [should take a couple of seconds], reboot and you should be back to normal
I REPEAT PULL THE BATTERY IF IN A BOOTLOOP OR YOU'LL LAND UP WITH ANOTHER PAPERWEIGHT

djpeesh said:
Yes. I fixed the bootloop issue. Need any help with the bootloop?
If you've got a bootloop, pull the battery asap as once it dies, you won't be able to flash ftf and the device will be bricked.
To fix bootloop [and still not get root access]
1. Open the 4.2.2 ftf file in flashtool.
2. Exclude everything [tick in the exclude box] except the kernel, and untick everything in the wipe box [data, applog]
3. Flash the kernel by pressing the volume down button while plugging in USB cable [DONT PRESS POWER BUTTON AFTER BATTERY PULL AS OTHERWISE YOU'LL GO BACK INTO BOOTLOOP]
4. After it flashes [should take a couple of seconds], reboot and you should be back to normal
I REPEAT PULL THE BATTERY IF IN A BOOTLOOP OR YOU'LL LAND UP WITH ANOTHER PAPERWEIGHT
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I just learned a lesson! Thanks!
So again you're not successful in rooting 4.2.2 using the kernel switching method?

i think the kernel switching fix will not work on ZR.. we don't have a rootable 4.2 kernel
i think the 423 kernel is 4.2

djpeesh said:
Yes. I fixed the bootloop issue. Need any help with the bootloop?
If you've got a bootloop, pull the battery asap as once it dies, you won't be able to flash ftf and the device will be bricked.
To fix bootloop [and still not get root access]
1. Open the 4.2.2 ftf file in flashtool.
2. Exclude everything [tick in the exclude box] except the kernel, and untick everything in the wipe box [data, applog]
3. Flash the kernel by pressing the volume down button while plugging in USB cable [DONT PRESS POWER BUTTON AFTER BATTERY PULL AS OTHERWISE YOU'LL GO BACK INTO BOOTLOOP]
4. After it flashes [should take a couple of seconds], reboot and you should be back to normal
I REPEAT PULL THE BATTERY IF IN A BOOTLOOP OR YOU'LL LAND UP WITH ANOTHER PAPERWEIGHT
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I am trying to get 4.2.2, but after flashing the system rom on step 4, I got into a boot loop. I can't seem to use flashtool to recover, Please help! I can't even get to recovery
EDIT: Now I am going somewhere I think, but I don't know if this is serious, I get this from flashmode now
ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function.
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
EDIT: I think I bricked my device =(

grim_ripper said:
I am trying to get 4.2.2, but after flashing the system rom on step 4, I got into a boot loop. I can't seem to use flashtool to recover, Please help! I can't even get to recovery
EDIT: Now I am going somewhere I think, but I don't know if this is serious, I get this from flashmode now
ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function.
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
EDIT: I think I bricked my device =(
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It happened to me also, but it's possible to recover from it.
Install PC Companion on your PC.
Go to Support Zone.
First option -> Update phone / tablet software.
You will see a underlined link that says "repair phone / tablet"
Just follow the instructions.
You will need your phone to have at least 50% battery level. Take out the battery, insert again, and connect your phone to your PC via USB while pressing the Volume + button. You will hear a sound coming from your PC meaning it's been connected.
Sony PC Companion then will flash your phone with the latest firmware. It takes a while and you need to have internet connection, but it works.
As you flashed the Russian system rom, the firmware installed in your phone by Sony PC companion will be the Russian Android 4.2.2. No problem with this as it includes all the languages.
Do this as soon as possible as you need your battery charged and you can't charge the battery in your phone while in the bootloop state.
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I'm not sure what we did wrong to be stuck in a bootloop, but after my ZR being reflashed by Sony PC Companion I just flashed the Nordic 4.2.2 ROM and my phone remains unrooted until there is a easier method to get root

grim_ripper said:
I am trying to get 4.2.2, but after flashing the system rom on step 4, I got into a boot loop. I can't seem to use flashtool to recover, Please help! I can't even get to recovery
EDIT: Now I am going somewhere I think, but I don't know if this is serious, I get this from flashmode now
ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function.
ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
EDIT: I think I bricked my device =(
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In fact you should read the other thread for a workable root method for 4.2.2. This thread is very old and AFAIK this method doesn't work.

[Q] Need help on Vibrate when connected for Sony ZR

I am I newuser for Sony ZR, I have walked through Xda and update my phone to 4.2.2. Now I am looking to root my phone in order to intall Vibralert to have a Vibrate notified when outgoing call has been conected.
But so far I could not root.
Someone here has use any program to do this vibrate pl. give me a name, I have tried a lots of them but none of them actually work when connected, only work when end the call.
Many thanks,

Root guide.
12345a said:
I am I newuser for Sony ZR, I have walked through Xda and update my phone to 4.2.2. Now I am looking to root my phone in order to intall Vibralert to have a Vibrate notified when outgoing call has been conected.
But so far I could not root.
Someone here has use any program to do this vibrate pl. give me a name, I have tried a lots of them but none of them actually work when connected, only work when end the call.
Many thanks,
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Have You tried this method by akash4357 ??
Instructions for obtaining the rights to the .244. This method seems to work for many and has been confirmed over at a private forum.
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash this Recovery to your device.
4. Download the System only Rom and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded System only Rom file and flash it in CWM recovery.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
Actual Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2392865

TK8 said:
Have You tried this method by akash4357 ??
Instructions for obtaining the rights to the .244. This method seems to work for many and has been confirmed over at a private forum.
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash this Recovery to your device.
4. Download the System only Rom and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded System only Rom file and flash it in CWM recovery.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
Actual Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2392865
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Hi TK8,
Finally I did, updated my ZR to 4.2.2 and rooted. I also found our that if I installed ExDialer and its plugin, my phone will vibrate when call out connected.
The last thing still walk around for this good phone is how to installed or link app to SD. I have tried many way, Link2sd, app2sd, even script in our Xda but none of them works for my ZR. Do you aware of this, pl. help.
Thanks,

12345a said:
Hi TK8,
Finally I did, updated my ZR to 4.2.2 and rooted. I also found our that if I installed ExDialer and its plugin, my phone will vibrate when call out connected.
The last thing still walk around for this good phone is how to installed or link app to SD. I have tried many way, Link2sd, app2sd, even script in our Xda but none of them works for my ZR. Do you aware of this, pl. help.
Thanks,
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Try this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2401233

[Q] First things to do before rooting xperia ZR 4.3 .101

i just got my xperia zr and got updated to 4.3 10.4.B.0.101 can you tell me first things to do before doing this root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655893 i downloaded all the files needed.
1) C5502_4.3_Stock_INDIAN_Pre-Rooted&Dual Recovery.zip
2) C5502_10.4.B.0.101_Generic_INDIA.ftf
3) Super SU User Update v1.93 Flashable zip
4) hjsplit software
Installation Instruction:
1)If you're not rooted on 4.3 build10.4.B.0.569 then downgrade to stock 4.1.2 and root it using Doomlord's Easy RootingToolkit and also install recovery.
2)Download the 4 files at the link below and when finished join the splitted files using the hjsplit software provided in the download link then copy C5502_4.3_Stock_INDIAN_Pre-Rooted.zip files to your SD Card.
3)Boot into recovery and wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik and choose option "Clean to install a new rom" in the recovery. Then flash the C5502_4.3_Stock_INDIAN_Pre-Rooted.zip and the Super SU v1.93 flashable zip.
4)Power Off Phone. Do not reboot/Do not turn on the phone.
5)Flash C5502_10.4.B.0.101_Generic_INDIA.ftf file using FlashTool with "Exclude- System" marked in the checkbox before flashing it.
(Do not forget to mark the exclude "System" before flashing via FlashTool otherwise it will overwrite the zip files we just flashed above)
6)Turn on the phone and Enjoy the INDIAN variant for our Xperia ZR phone
on the no.2 part do i have to copy Super SU v1.93 flashable zip to my SD card also?
on the no.3 how to boot into recovery and flash C5502_4.3_Stock_INDIAN_Pre-Rooted.zip and the Super SU v1.93 flashable zip?
sorry for the noob questions this will be my first time rooting a phone.. thank you so much

your bootloader is unlocked? if yes.. just flash 4.3 than enter in fastboot and flash any kernel with recovery, enter in cwm flash supersu update than flash again 4.3 but exclude the kernel . chek all the boxes from flashtoll except the kernel . and than you have rooted 4.3..
sorry form my english.. hope u understand

erhn said:
i just got my xperia zr and got updated to 4.3 10.4.B.0.101 can you tell me first things to do before doing this root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655893 i downloaded all the files needed.
on the no.2 part do i have to copy Super SU v1.93 flashable zip to my SD card also?
on the no.3 how to boot into recovery and flash C5502_4.3_Stock_INDIAN_Pre-Rooted.zip and the Super SU v1.93 flashable zip?
sorry for the noob questions this will be my first time rooting a phone.. thank you so much
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1. Yes, you have to copy Super SU v1.93 flashable zip to your SD card as you're going to flash it directly from phone via recovery.
2. After you pressed power button to boot your device, your device will vibrate once and then the notification LED will flash green. That is the very time you should press volume up (or volume down, its up to you) several times until the notification LED flashes pink color.
Keep pressing several times and you should go into recovery mode.
It seems that you are not yet familiar with recovery mode, I suggest you to take a look Here or just search Android Recovery Mode with google
Back to the rooting, you can also read this thread for better understanding
Hope it helps as I also rooted my XZR using the same method not long ago

sisore said:
1. Yes, you have to copy Super SU v1.93 flashable zip to your SD card as you're going to flash it directly from phone via recovery.
2. After you pressed power button to boot your device, your device will vibrate once and then the notification LED will flash green. That is the very time you should press volume up (or volume down, its up to you) several times until the notification LED flashes pink color.
Keep pressing several times and you should go into recovery mode.
It seems that you are not yet familiar with recovery mode, I suggest you to take a look Here or just search Android Recovery Mode with google
Back to the rooting, you can also read this thread for better understanding
Hope it helps as I also rooted my XZR using the same method not long ago
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yes im not really familiar on anything with the rooting process i dont event know what is CWM and TWRP haha ill be reading your links first haven't tried rooting it yet.. im pretty nervous it might get problems thank you so much for the help

Root & Unlock Bootloader for Xperia TX Latest Version

Hi. I wasn't able to understand the process of doing this to Sony devices cause I'm not used to all these sub-branches of steps for slightly different variations and software versions, lol, I understand this is a lot of n00bness for you guys.
I have a stock, legal Xperia TX, software version 9.2.A.1.199 and I want to get it to the point where I can flash custom ROMs. What do I do with it? Sorry for asking, I appreciate any help. :]

Pluto said:
Hi. I wasn't able to understand the process of doing this to Sony devices cause I'm not used to all these sub-branches of steps for slightly different variations and software versions, lol, I understand this is a lot of n00bness for you guys.
I have a stock, legal Xperia TX, software version 9.2.A.1.199 and I want to get it to the point where I can flash custom ROMs. What do I do with it? Sorry for asking, I appreciate any help. :]
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You can most likely only flash custom ROMs (that come with a custom kernel) if you have an unlocked bootloader; so first find out if you can unlock it.

Antiga Prime said:
You can most likely only flash custom ROMs (that come with a custom kernel) if you have an unlocked bootloader; so first find out if you can unlock it.
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What do I do after that? I'm following the instructions here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions but installing CWM and rooting for my device and it's software version is where I'm at a loss.

Pluto said:
What do I do after that? I'm following the instructions here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions but installing CWM and rooting for my device and it's software version is where I'm at a loss.
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Before unlocking your bootloader, I'd backup my TA partition which backs up your DRM keys. If you don't do that, you'll lose them forever (AFAIK), which means no more Bravia Engine. Look for "Backup-TA-9.10" in XDA and/or Google. You need root to do this, which means you'd have to go back to 4.1.2, because there are no methods currently available for rooting 4.3 without an unlocked bootloader.
Once you do that, or if you don't care, and you do upgrade back up to 4.3, flash this kernel, which comes with two recoveries, and then flash any custom ROM you want.
Although, if you do go back to 4.1.2 in order to backup your TA partition, then you can easily root 4.1.2, install CWM, and flash your custom ROM from there, no need to go back up to 4.3.

u can use this.. im also using tx
Hello!!! Aha...so you have troubles? and you need help? OK
Dont worry wetry to help each other in this hard situation...
On Russian site 4pda.ru there is a method to hove root, deodex, CWM on JB 4.3 (295).
Follow carefully the instruction below:
p.s. if you now how to get back old SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67), then dont follow my instruction just do it, maybe you can faster!!!!
First of all you need to get back to SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67), root it and CWM (if you have problems with here some steps):
1. Download a SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67) for ex.: this 67
2. extract the zip put the .ftf firmware to flashtool/firmware folder
3. Start flashtool, press flash/flashmode choose you ftf and press flash, when the guide winow popups up turno f your phone, then hold volume down (-) button and connect to PC. After installation let settle up your phone!
Rooting SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67):
1.Extract DooMLoRD...bla..bla...bla folder and start .bat file (cmd) conect your phone to PC and press enter on cmd screen!
2. if everything goes well your must be rebooted (if my memory didnt mistaken) and in app drawer you will see Superuser shortcut.
CWM for SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67):
1. Extract CWM4XperiaT_v6i_JB.
2. Conect your phone to PC and start the .bat file which inside CWM4XperiaT_v6i_JB folder then look at your phone and press "OK".
Once you get rooted, CWM SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67) here is the steps for TX 4.3 root & deodex for LB
1. Go to CWM and do all wipes (data, cache, dalvik)
2. Flash TX LT29i 4.3 295 deodex flashable04.zip. Dont reboot!!! Stay in recovery!!!
3. Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip. Dont reboot!!! Stay in recovery!!!
4. Go to Advenced menu and choose Power OFF!!!! Dont turn on your phone!!!!
5. Start Flashtool and press flash/flashmode then choose Xperia_TX_LT29i 9.2.A.0.295 USA kernelonly.ftf, press flash and when the guide window popups up conect your phone to PC with holding Volume Down (-) button.
6. boot up your phone!!!
Now you have Root 'n' Deodex
CWM installation
1. In developer options on your phone check on the "USB debugging mode" (if you dont know how to enter to dev. opt. go to about menu in settings and tap around 7 times the build number stroke!!! then go out to settings and the dev. option will shown upper about menu!!!!)
2. Security menu check on "unknown seurces"
3. Extract XT-lockeddualrecovery2.7.89-BETA.installer.zip, then conect your phone to PC and start the .bat inside folder!
4. When the cmd comes up and your phone conected press 1, now look at your phone and press "OK"
Downloads:
For SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67):
Flashtool: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4p...it?usp=sharing
Rooting file for SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4p...it?usp=sharing
CWM for SXTX JB 4.1.2 firmware (67): https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4p...it?usp=sharing
One problem on CWM!!! You can use just sdcard1!!! You cant flash from phone own memory sdcard0!!!
But for normal CWM you can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2657190
For SXTX JB 4.3 firmware (295):
Deodexed TX LT29i 4.3 295: https://disk.yandex.ua/public/?hash=...ZP4Xa7qV0m0=
Kernel only for TX LT29i 4.3 295: https://disk.yandex.ua/public/?hash=...ALGDJmmVn5M=
SuperUser v1.93: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devd...ct/dl/?id=4204
And for CWM: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4p...it?usp=sharing

Rken09 said:
One problem on CWM!!! You can use just sdcard1!!! You cant flash from phone own memory sdcard0!!!
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With Philz Recovery, flashing from both Sdcards works fine.

doable for 9.2.A.1.215?
Antiga Prime said:
Before unlocking your bootloader, I'd backup my TA partition which backs up your DRM keys. If you don't do that, you'll lose them forever (AFAIK), which means no more Bravia Engine. Look for "Backup-TA-9.10" in XDA and/or Google. You need root to do this, which means you'd have to go back to 4.1.2, because there are no methods currently available for rooting 4.3 without an unlocked bootloader.
Once you do that, or if you don't care, and you do upgrade back up to 4.3, flash this kernel, which comes with two recoveries, and then flash any custom ROM you want.
Although, if you do go back to 4.1.2 in order to backup your TA partition, then you can easily root 4.1.2, install CWM, and flash your custom ROM from there, no need to go back up to 4.3.
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Hi bro, got a question on this part. I also would like to explore for custom ROM but loss at this part. FYI currently my Xperia Tx running on 4.3 jellybean with 9.2.A.1.215 kernel.
Basically what should i do to proceed with the installation of CM? I have rooted and unlock boatloader, but failed to enter to recovery mode. Pls advise bro.
Thanks,