Hello friends,
I was trying to change the customization code of my mobile to the one in US in order to get the 4.3 updated earlier then it is scheduled for MEA. After rooting the phone (using http://www.mgyun.com/) I used a root explorer to edit the build.prop file by changing the customization number as follows;
From:
Ro.semc.version.cust: 1270-7937
'ro.semc.version.cus_revision': R5B
to:
Ro.semc.version.cust: 1271-0119
'ro.semc.version.cus_revision': R1C
and rebooted my phone.
Since then my phone is gone into a loop, it start normally until the sony screen hangs there and the restarts.
Is it possible to restore my phone some how? Or is it gone for good now?
Thanks and best regards,
Kashif
[email protected] said:
Hello friends,
I was trying to change the customization code of my mobile to the one in US in order to get the 4.3 updated earlier then it is scheduled for MEA. After rooting the phone (using http://www.mgyun.com/) I used a root explorer to edit the build.prop file by changing the customization number as follows;
From:
Ro.semc.version.cust: 1270-7937
'ro.semc.version.cus_revision': R5B
to:
Ro.semc.version.cust: 1271-0119
'ro.semc.version.cus_revision': R1C
and rebooted my phone.
Since then my phone is gone into a loop, it start normally until the sony screen hangs there and the restarts.
Is it possible to restore my phone some how? Or is it gone for good now?
Thanks and best regards,
Kashif
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Flash a 4.2 or 4.3 rom FTF using flashtool
bootloader is not unlocked
Mackay53 said:
Flash a 4.2 or 4.3 rom FTF using flashtool
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when my device is not booting how can i unlock the bootloader?
[email protected] said:
when my device is not booting how can i unlock the bootloader?
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Why you wanna unlock your bootloader?
Just make a clean flash(example JB 4.3) with flashtool and your phone will boot again. That's what Mackay53 said.
The Firmware you find here on xda and how to flash with flashTool also.
can you please advise
can you please advise wqhich flash tool i should use and where can i find a firm ware for 4.3? apologies and thanks in advance
[email protected] said:
can you please advise wqhich flash tool i should use and where can i find a firm ware for 4.3? apologies and thanks in advance
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
I know that to have root i have to install jelly bean 4.1.2 first, but i dont know how to....i'm on 4.3 right now.
So can anyone tell me step by step to how to root, and then have 4.3 again?
isko95 said:
I know that to have root i have to install jelly bean 4.1.2 first, but i dont know how to....i'm on 4.3 right now.
So can anyone tell me step by step to how to root, and then have 4.3 again?
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Download a stock 4.1.2 ftf file. Flash it via flashtool and make sure to wipe the phone.
Root it using easy rooting method
Update ota to 4.3
St.Jimmy90 said:
Download a stock 4.1.2 ftf file. Flash it via flashtool and make sure to wipe the phone.
Root it using easy rooting method
Update ota to 4.3
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How can i root it? Can you provide me the link of the thread?
St.Jimmy90 said:
Download a stock 4.1.2 ftf file. Flash it via flashtool and make sure to wipe the phone.
Root it using easy rooting method
Update ota to 4.3
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Anyone?
isko95 said:
Anyone?
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4.1.2 stock ftf file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228799
Flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943886
Discription how to use it is in the thread. Next time please use the SEARCH function, that's propably the reason no one wanted to answer you, because it has been said so many times.
St.Jimmy90 said:
4.1.2 stock ftf file:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228799
Flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943886
Discription how to use it is in the thread. Next time please use the SEARCH function, that's propably the reason no one wanted to answer you, because it has been said so many times.
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I wanted the thread of how to root as the thread's title said. Not that
isko95 said:
I wanted the thread of how to root as the thread's title said. Not that
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Use the search function and you will find it
Is it possible to root jb 4.1.2 with flashtool? @St.Jimmy90 or someone
no you can't
Hi,
Guys, I just need root access on my Xperia SP (C5302). I'm not interested in installing custom ROMs. If there's a method to achieve it, please post it or a link that would help me. The bootloader is locked and the build is .201.
I tried few vRoot and Kingo, but none helped.
Again, I just need root access.
Thanks in advance.
codeon said:
Hi,
Guys, I just need root access on my Xperia SP (C5302). I'm not interested in installing custom ROMs. If there's a method to achieve it, please post it or a link that would help me. The bootloader is locked and the build is .201.
I tried few vRoot and Kingo, but none helped.
Again, I just need root access.
Thanks in advance.
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You can't just root 201 without unlocked bootloader. With lb you'll have to flash prerooted stock ROM
Verstuurd vanaf mijn C5303 met Tapatalk
Downgrade back to 4.1.2 and Root it. From there you can install a recovery and flash pre rooted 201 ROM..
mrjraider said:
Downgrade back to 4.1.2 and Root it. From there you can install a recovery and flash pre rooted 201 ROM..
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Thanks for the response. Could you tell me the steps on how to downgrade it? It would be really helpful.
Thank you!
See my guide below about flashing with flashtool
mrjraider said:
See my guide below about flashing with flashtool
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Thanks again for the response. I was wondering that I may lose the data during the process. How to backup the data. I mean is it possible to flash a backup on BL locked XSP?
No you can flash and untick the wipes (also mentioned in my tut) but with the backup and restore app from sony (installed on stock rom etc) you can backup and restore aswel..
mrjraider said:
No you can flash and untick the wipes (also mentioned in my tut) but with the backup and restore app from sony (installed on stock rom etc) you can backup and restore aswel..
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I downloaded ftf file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51706136&postcount=161
But, turns out the android version was still 4.3.
Could you help me out with the link for 4.1.2 file.
Thanks for all the help.
See the Stock download ftf thread. There are many links in there
mrjraider said:
See the Stock download ftf thread. There are many links in there
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Apparently, I downloaded it from that thread itself. Anyways, I'll give it another try.
All the information regarding the type and version of the ftf is mentioned
Hello XDA forums, i've recently bought a Sony Xperia Z1 (C6906) and it has android KitKat 4.4.2, i'm not sure about the exact version tough, update center says that it's the most recent version. Now I have a couple questions,
1) First of all, I want to root my device and my former experiances on Android was on my Galaxy S4, which i could simply use Odin to do most stuff. From what I understood, that option is not possible, at least when my phone is just, stock. How can I root this stock phone easily?
2) And also I've heard that I had to downgrade the device in order to be able to root it. I don't want to downgrade, especially to 4.3, can't I just root in the current firmware?
3) Is bootloader a dangerous thing to mess with? Some say if I don't take backup of TA, I may hard-brick the device. Is that true? And is it an easy thing to do? To backup TA, do I have to root?
4) Also how can I install CWM to my device. I also want to install CWM on my device.
Thanks..
ro xl123 said:
Hello XDA forums, i've recently bought a Sony Xperia Z1 (C6906) and it has android KitKat 4.4.2, i'm not sure about the exact version tough, update center says that it's the most recent version. Now I have a couple questions,
1) First of all, I want to root my device and my former experiances on Android was on my Galaxy S4, which i could simply use Odin to do most stuff. From what I understood, that option is not possible, at least when my phone is just, stock. How can I root this stock phone easily?
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Follow the NUMEROUS instructions already posted. There are some in my signature
2) And also I've heard that I had to downgrade the device in order to be able to root it. I don't want to downgrade, especially to 4.3, can't I just root in the current firmware?
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No, that's why every guide says to downgrade
3) Is bootloader a dangerous thing to mess with? Some say if I don't take backup of TA, I may hard-brick the device. Is that true? And is it an easy thing to do? To backup TA, do I have to root?
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Yes, messing with the bootloader can lead to a hard brick, yes you need root to backup the TA
4) Also how can I install CWM to my device. I also want to install CWM on my device.
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Follow the link in my signature to get that done
ro xl123 said:
Hello XDA forums, i've recently bought a Sony Xperia Z1 (C6906) and it has android KitKat 4.4.2, i'm not sure about the exact version tough, update center says that it's the most recent version. Now I have a couple questions,
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The answare are spread over here, why do not take some more time to read?
ro xl123 said:
1) First of all, I want to root my device and my former experiances on Android was on my Galaxy S4, which i could simply use Odin to do most stuff. From what I understood, that option is not possible, at least when my phone is just, stock. How can I root this stock phone easily?
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To root your Z1 (C6906) you have to downgrade to .534 Firmware, Install DualRecovery, Ungrade to Pre-Rooted Kitkat by NUT.
ro xl123 said:
2) And also I've heard that I had to downgrade the device in order to be able to root it. I don't want to downgrade, especially to 4.3, can't I just root in the current firmware?
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No way! You have to downgrade then upgrade to pre-rooted version.
ro xl123 said:
3) Is bootloader a dangerous thing to mess with? Some say if I don't take backup of TA, I may hard-brick the device. Is that true? And is it an easy thing to do? To backup TA, do I have to root?
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Is not dangerous. You brick phones just doing mistakes. You don't have to Unlock Bootloader to gain Root. So skip this part.
ro xl123 said:
4) Also how can I install CWM to my device. I also want to install CWM on my device.
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Download the lates DualRecovery for Z1 which have CWM, Philz and TWRP Recovery, all 3 in one. Just run the application from PC and install to phone, but you have to be on .534 FW.
Start reading here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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@gregbradley ..LOL..
Thanks all. Thank you for your help.
eclyptos said:
The answare are spread over here, why do not take some more time to read?
To root your Z1 (C6906) you have to downgrade to .534 Firmware, Install DualRecovery, Ungrade to Pre-Rooted Kitkat by NUT.
No way! You have to downgrade then upgrade to pre-rooted version.
Is not dangerous. You brick phones just doing mistakes. You don't have to Unlock Bootloader to gain Root. So skip this part.
Download the lates DualRecovery for Z1 which have CWM, Philz and TWRP Recovery, all 3 in one. Just run the application from PC and install to phone, but you have to be on .534 FW.
Start reading here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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@gregbradley ..LOL..
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The firmware on this link is the same version as mine. What would happen if I simply flash this on my device?
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
ro xl123 said:
The firmware on this link is the same version as mine. What would happen if I simply flash this on my device?
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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Nothing, because you cannot flash it as you do not have a recovery yet///
Please follow the instructions in my signature, they are correct
gregbradley said:
Nothing, because you cannot flash it as you do not have a recovery yet///
Please follow the instructions in my signature, they are correct
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So what is usb flash mode then?
when asked to enter flashmode hold the volume down button on your (Turned off) phone and attach the usb cable
ro xl123 said:
The firmware on this link is the same version as mine. What would happen if I simply flash this on my device?
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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This is why the people get confused. Downgrade to .534 first, then install DualRecovery, then follow the Instruction from that link to get to your Firmware Rooted.
I think @[NUT] should add this steps on his threads for people like you who start from not rooted .681, .757 and so on.
eclyptos said:
This is why the people get confused. Downgrade to .534 first, then install DualRecovery, then follow the Instruction from that link to get to your Firmware Rooted.
I think @[NUT] should add this steps on his threads for people like you who start from not rooted .681, .757 and so on.
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Well, I tought Sony would be just like Samsung, after all they are both androids is what I tought. Well, it's diffrent :/ Anyways I got to make sure about the things I do, because they may end up as bad things such as brick or etc.
I got it now, it's almost done.
Back in S4, all I had to do was to take the phone into Odin mode, then flash tar.md5's via odin, and it was all over, I installed cwm and rooted without downgrading and so. I feel sad that Xperia wasn't like. Well it's a great phone tough..
thanks alot everybody!
ro xl123 said:
Well, I tought Sony would be just like Samsung, after all they are both androids is what I tought. Well, it's diffrent :/ Anyways I got to make sure about the things I do, because they may end up as bad things such as brick or etc.
I got it now, it's almost done.
Back in S4, all I had to do was to take the phone into Odin mode, then flash tar.md5's via odin, and it was all over, I installed cwm and rooted without downgrading and so. I feel sad that Xperia wasn't like. Well it's a great phone tough..
thanks alot everybody!
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It's very easy to Root the Z1, if I will had a chance in 5 minutes all will be done and the pain gone.
eclyptos said:
It's very easy to Root the Z1, if I will had a chance in 5 minutes all will be done and the pain gone.
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Well, yeah but the downgrading part kind of sucks. Anyways, after installung recovery, it's all easy
ro xl123 said:
Well, yeah but the downgrading part kind of sucks. Anyways, after installung recovery, it's all easy
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Just put the .534 FW in Flashtool Folder and flash it. Then connect to PC and use the Installer to install Dual recovery...the rest you know...
BTW, wipe everything any time you flash anything (Data, Appslog, Cache) to execute a clean installation. Yes, you will lose your data, but better be safe instead have issues later.
eclyptos said:
Just put the .534 FW in Flashtool Folder and flash it. Then connect to PC and use the Installer to install Dual recovery...the rest you know...
BTW, wipe everything any time you flash anything (Data, Appslog, Cache) to execute a clean installation. Yes, you will lose your data, but better be safe instead have issues later.
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So, having root and recovery without unlocking bootloader in version .757 OFW is not possible? The thing is, I don't really want to unlock the bootloader, but i really want to have root privilleges, recovery mod is optional tough, i tought i could root easily with using CWM. So what I want is not possible?
ro xl123 said:
So, having root and recovery without unlocking bootloader in version .757 OFW is not possible? The thing is, I don't really want to unlock the bootloader, but i really want to have root privilleges, recovery mod is optional tough, i tought i could root easily with using CWM. So what I want is not possible?
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So you just telling me that you did not understood a single word from what we already told you, great!
Follow the 3 steps provided by @gregbradley
eclyptos said:
So you just telling me that you did not understood a single word from what we already told you, great!
Follow the 3 steps provided by @gregbradley
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No, I understood but kinda didn't wanted to.. :/
I already downgraded, rooted and installed recovery. Then I updated to stock rom 757 back, thinking that I could simply root using recovery. Anyways, after I updated, I couldn't get in to recovery mode, because the one I installed was without unlocking bootloader, I simply installed firmware based recovery. I don't really think about unlocking bootloader, the TA codes and stuff kinda scares me.. I did took backup of my TA tough. I just need to have root in OFW Kitkat. I can do without recovery (which i can't install because of bootloader). But root is essential. :/
ro xl123 said:
No, I understood but kinda didn't wanted to.. :/
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You did NOT.
Downgrade, install DualRecovery, upgrade with the Pre-Rooted .757 using the method for LOCKED Bootloader by NUT here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
Start from the line How to update to 14.3.A.0.757:
DONE.
eclyptos said:
You did NOT.
Downgrade, install DualRecovery, upgrade with the Pre-Rooted .757 using the method for LOCKED Bootloader by NUT here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
Start from the line How to update to 14.3.A.0.757:
DONE.
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OHHHHHHH... I'm so sorry, really. Now I understood it. Thanks alot man.. !! I love you :laugh:
ro xl123 said:
I love you :laugh:
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I love you too.
Hi guys, up till last week i had an xperia z for nearly 2 years and rooted it on several occasions, however the phone developed a fault and was returned to Sony.
I was sent a new device today (6603) which came with 4.4.4 10.5.1.A.0.292 but i want to put it back to how i had it on 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67, for some reason i just cannot get the phone to root. I have used the procedure that i always used but this time i cannot get it to root. I would downgrade to 10.3.1.A.0.244 via flash tool, no problem. Then i would flash 10.3.A.0.423 kernel only but in settings the phone would still say the 244 build, then use doomlords v18 to root but i cannot get SuperSU installed....
I have tried many methods from the net to no avail. I went into the service menu and its says i can root
Any help will be much appreciated, any more info u guys need i can let u know.
Thanks
c6603
follow it step by step.. it not too hard bro
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873
catdag003 said:
follow it step by step.. it not too hard bro
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873
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The guide shows how to revert back to kitkat but want jellybean buddy
Regards
darkxorcistgamer said:
The guide shows how to revert back to kitkat but want jellybean buddy
Regards
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why don't u flash 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware, i think kitkat 4.4.4 is very good to use and it is very easy to root
lollipop is good too but we can't root it now.