[Q] Rooting - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello there,
I am trying to root my Sony Xperia Z ( 6603 ) which is currently on Android 4.4.2 [ Built 10.5.A.0.230 ]
This is my first time rooting my device but what from I have heard, I can do it in 2 different ways.
1 Way
Downgrade to 4.2.2 [ Built 10.3.A.0.423 ] FTF File Link
Use easy rooting method
2 Way
Unlock Bootloader ( Loose DRM Keys and Warranty, etc )
Root the Device
I just want confirm that I might go for the 1st way.
So I simply ( back up if I want)
Copy the .ftf file I downloaded into Firmwares ( Flashtool )
*Download latest drivers?
Flash .ftf file on my device
Follow the Prompts (do the Volume key down and plug etc,)
Wait to complete
Voila! I am back to 4.2.2
Now I just follow the Easy Rooting by Doomlord
Can anybody confirm that this is the correct way? It's I'm kinda newbie to rooting

MigzPT said:
Hello there,
I am trying to root my Sony Xperia Z ( 6603 ) which is currently on Android 4.4.2 [ Built 10.5.A.0.230 ]
This is my first time rooting my device but what from I have heard, I can do it in 2 different ways.
1 Way
Downgrade to 4.2.2 [ Built 10.3.A.0.423 ] FTF File Link
Use easy rooting method
2 Way
Unlock Bootloader ( Loose DRM Keys and Warranty, etc )
Root the Device
I just want confirm that I might go for the 1st way.
So I simply ( back up if I want)
Copy the .ftf file I downloaded into Firmwares ( Flashtool )
*Download latest drivers?
Flash .ftf file on my device
Follow the Prompts (do the Volume key down and plug etc,)
Wait to complete
Voila! I am back to 4.2.2
Now I just follow the Easy Rooting by Doomlord
Can anybody confirm that this is the correct way? It's I'm kinda newbie to rooting
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This will work, the needed drivers are in the /Flashtool/Drivers folder. Best is to use windows 7, on 8.1 there have been some problems (don't know correctly about them as I don't use it)

MigzPT
One better and very easy method..
Backup ur TA Partition.. Unlock Ur Bootloader and flash a 4.4.2 Advanced Kernel and Flash a Pre Rooted 4.4.2 rom. Then Relock ur Bootloader. After That switch off phone and Flash a Stripped 4.4.2 kernel via flashtool and flash SuperSU Fix. Done

Rajeev said:
MigzPT
One better and very easy method..
Backup ur TA Partition.. Unlock Ur Bootloader and flash a 4.4.2 Advanced Kernel and Flash a Pre Rooted 4.4.2 rom. Then Relock ur Bootloader. After That switch off phone and Flash a Stripped 4.4.2 kernel via flashtool and flash SuperSU Fix. Done
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You need to root to backup your TA partition. As he is already on 4.4.2, there is no way to directly gain root without unlocking the bootloader and erasing his DRM keys.
The only way to gain root now is to either just unlock the bootloader and lose DRM keys forever or by downgrading as already mentioned earlier in the thread.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

kingvortex said:
You need to root to backup your TA partition. As he is already on 4.4.2, there is no way to directly gain root without unlocking the bootloader and erasing his DRM keys.
The only way to gain root now is to either just unlock the bootloader and lose DRM keys forever or by downgrading as already mentioned earlier in the thread.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Yea. TA need Root. I forget that. Some personal problems.. Hee hee. Thanks for the correction...

I have downgrade to 4.4.2 and installed root.
It was easy

MigzPT said:
I have downgrade to 4.4.2 and installed root.
It was easy
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what do you mean by you downgraded to 4.4.2???

soulme said:
what do you mean by you downgraded to 4.4.2???
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Seems obvious to me that it was a typo and he meant 4.2.2.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

kingvortex said:
Seems obvious to me that it was a typo and he meant 4.2.2.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Indeed it was :laugh:

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[Q] ROOT for 4.3 already flashed

there is solution for ROOT my 4.3 firmware already flashed, without return to .534 ??
Yes, flash pre rooted fw.
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gioiellino said:
there is solution for ROOT my 4.3 firmware already flashed, without return to .534 ??
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I went back to 1.534 from 4.3 and lost my IMEI ;/ and ability to connect to mobile network.
paniczklos said:
I went back to 1.534 from 4.3 and lost my IMEI ;/ and ability to connect to mobile network.
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BIG PROBLEM !! so we can wait for one update app as kingo, vroot to root 4.3.
or a pre rooted firmware ftf.
BOOTLOADER: now that isnt a problem unloock it, is possible root the firmware unlocking bootloader and install a recovery ??
gioiellino said:
BIG PROBLEM !! so we can wait for one update app as kingo, vroot to root 4.3.
or a pre rooted firmware ftf.
BOOTLOADER: now that isnt a problem unloock it, is possible root the firmware unlocking bootloader and install a recovery ??
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Problem is when you unlock bootloader all data is whiped, and without root you cant make a backup like with titanium backup, so even if they find a root for unlocked bootloader you will loose all data...
So the best would be if they could find a root with locked bootloader, then you could backup all stuff then unlock bootloader
mackann said:
Problem is when you unlock bootloader all data is whiped, and without root you cant make a backup like with titanium backup, so even if they find a root for unlocked bootloader you will loose all data...
So the best would be if they could find a root with locked bootloader, then you could backup all stuff then unlock bootloader
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what happen if i flash this "C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf" over my 4.3 ????
source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
gioiellino said:
what happen if i flash this "C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf" over my 4.3 ????
source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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Nothing that would gain you root access.
The only ways to get root are:
* Preserving root from older installations.
* Install recovery and flash SuperSU zip (requires unlocked BL).
* Find an exploit for Android 4.3 that allows you to gain a root shell.
* Flash a custom FTF, not sure if that's possible on a locked BL.
MohammadAG said:
* Flash a custom FTF, not sure if that's possible on a locked BL.
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It isn't, the FTF that gain root access have a kernel.sin with ro.secure=0 instead of ro.secure=1
Because the kernel has been changed it needs an unlocked bootloader to flash.
Its basically the same as installing a custom kernel.
gregbradley said:
It isn't, the FTF that gain root access have a kernel.sin with ro.secure=0 instead of ro.secure=1
Because the kernel has been changed it needs an unlocked bootloader to flash.
Its basically the same as installing a custom kernel.
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Ok, so I have rooted 1.534, what to do to update to 4.3 and keep the root ? (without using OTA - because I've lost my IMEI ;p)
paniczklos said:
Ok, so I have rooted 1.534, what to do to update to 4.3 and keep the root ? (without using OTA - because I've lost my IMEI ;p)
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You will have to wait, there is no perfect solution yet that allows system to be mounted.
It is being worked on, don't worry
I'm running iHackers rom with an unlocked bootloader, lost IMEI but not really a big deal. Willing to be a guinea pig if needed.

Rooting .290 JB 4.3

Hello,
Coming from a Galaxy S2 flashing and rooting is not new to me but for me there are some questions for the Xperia Z1.
When i bought the Z1 it was on 4.2.2, and offcourse i wanted root the same day
After trying numerous times with Vroot i gave up.
After some more reading i read that i had to downgrade and then flash an older version, then root and flash teh correct version and so on.....(cant find the correct topics anymore )
After doing that my phone wasnt working properly and i connected with PC Companion and it gave me the update to .290 JB 4.3 and everything was fine except foor root.
Did some more reading and found the solution,
Now I'm reading that if you are on .290 4.3JB that root isnt possible(correct me if im wrong).
I want to share how i did it because for me it went very easy.The hardest part was getting the drivers installed correctly hhaha
First i unlocked the bootloader and then i flashed a CWM with root and recovery.
I followed the steps provided on this links.
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-devices-guide/
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/19/in...ng-latest-14-2-0-a-290-firmware-how-to-guide/
Al of this went so easy that i'm startin to wonder if its me who did it wrong and dont understand it or if you didnt know about it,
The only thing i forgot was a TA backup :angel:
to MODS....if its in the wrong section please replace it.
Actually it is the official way. Unlock -> CWM -> Root with CWM (Notification)
Rooting 4.3 isn't impossible, but morr difficult than on earlier versions. Google wanted to improve the security of android. Most of the ways which "make" the opportunity of rooting are malware-ways too.
You don't need to backup your TA partition with .290 and above, because the camera will work after the BL unlock.
The big question is if root for unlocked boot loaders will ever be available for 4.3! I really doubt it.
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You mean Locked Bootloader, i think?
Question about CWM, does it function the same as it did with my S2? So, back-up and restore with CWM?
sent from rooted en unlocked 4.3 Jb Xperia Z1
djg269 said:
Question about CWM, does it function the same as it did with my S2? So, back-up and restore with CWM?
sent from rooted en unlocked 4.3 Jb Xperia Z1
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it should, why are u asking ?
Curious
Eager to try but not in the mood for a complete do over if it fails
sent from rooted en unlocked 4.3 Jb Xperia Z1
Ohh, I will be glad to rooting without unlocking BL...on 4.3..but still no way...
This works just fine, thanks for sharing this! Just FYI, this is also an interesting read about getting full root access on 4.3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573921
eclyptos said:
Ohh, I will be glad to rooting without unlocking BL...on 4.3..but still no way...
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I have heard from @shem2409 that a partial root on LB for 290 (4.3) is possible, but I have not figured out how to do it yet. I think you can pull it off with the insecure ramdisk hack, but to install that, you need to install XZDualRecovery; to install XZDR, you need to be rooted; it's only possible to root 534 LB and when upgrading to 290 root is lost. So, it seems to be a chicken-and-egg problem to me at the moment. I think I must be missing something.
xasbo said:
I have heard from @shem2409 that a partial root on LB for 290 (4.3) is possible, but I have not figured out how to do it yet. I think you can pull it off with the insecure ramdisk hack, but to install that, you need to install XZDualRecovery; to install XZDR, you need to be rooted; it's only possible to root 534 LB and when upgrading to 290 root is lost. So, it seems to be a chicken-and-egg problem to me at the moment. I think I must be missing something.
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That's why I do not rooted mine phone yet. Partial root is not worth to do, full root is what we really need but still under testing and also Unlocked Bootloader is needed. Unlock bootloader we lose the DRM keys which we need if one day we want go back to stock and not lose warranty but to do that we have to Buckup TA. To Backup TA we need root, but I updated to 4.3 and I can't. It's to early to fully rooting 4.3. We have to wait. Developers are working on that and I hope a full root come without unlock bootloader. I hope so.
eclyptos said:
That's why I do not rooted mine phone yet. Partial root is not worth to do, full root is what we really need but still under testing and also Unlocked Bootloader is needed. Unlock bootloader we lose the DRM keys which we need if one day we want go back to stock and not lose warranty but to do that we have to Buckup TA. To Backup TA we need root, but I updated to 4.3 and I can't. It's to early to fully rooting 4.3. We have to wait. Developers are working on that and I hope a full root come without unlock bootloader. I hope so.
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If you want to backup TA now, you can - flash back to any 534 FTF, root, make your backup, then upgrade back to 290.
xasbo said:
If you want to backup TA now, you can - flash back to any 534 FTF, root, make your backup, then upgrade back to 290.
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This is what I don't want to do. Unlocking Bootloader on 4.3 will also compromise few features like Bionz and X-Reality. I don't think I really need them but for me will be good enough to have Full Root with Locked Bootlader and Apps to SD. I don't ask to much, so I wait.
eclyptos said:
This is what I don't want to do. Unlocking Bootloader on 4.3 will also compromise few features like Bionz and X-Reality. I don't think I really need them but for me will be good enough to have Full Root with Locked Bootlader and Apps to SD. I don't ask to much, so I wait.
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You just took those words from my fingers. The wise way here is waiting and cheering developers to figure out how things work with Z1, 4.3 just came a few weeks ago and (hopefully) we will get 4.4 soon, so for that time you'll have to do that trickery again to keep your phones rooted.
AntiDroid said:
Actually it is the official way. Unlock -> CWM -> Root with CWM (Notification)
Rooting 4.3 isn't impossible, but morr difficult than on earlier versions. Google wanted to improve the security of android. Most of the ways which "make" the opportunity of rooting are malware-ways too.
You don't need to backup your TA partition with .290 and above, because the camera will work after the BL unlock.
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I mistakenly took the .290 update as well and I'm now looking for a way out. This whole backing up the TA thing worries me because I'm afraid I'll lose those DRM keys and bravia etc..... Are you saying that I will be fine and all the keys will be intact if I follow this guide?
Is it possible to downgrade the firmware instead?
What would you suggest?
Thanks
xasbo said:
I have heard from @shem2409 that a partial root on LB for 290 (4.3) is possible, but I have not figured out how to do it yet. I think you can pull it off with the insecure ramdisk hack, but to install that, you need to install XZDualRecovery; to install XZDR, you need to be rooted; it's only possible to root 534 LB and when upgrading to 290 root is lost. So, it seems to be a chicken-and-egg problem to me at the moment. I think I must be missing something.
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Ok, so here is a little clarification
You need to downgrade to .534, root, install recovery and then flash a prerooted .290 rom from (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988) or one of the stock-based custom roms such as monxdified (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463675) if you want a partially rooted, locked bootloader 4.3 firmware on your Z1. There is an instruction on how to install on locked bootloader in the thread.
Rooting on the newest version of Android 4.3.3 isn't impossible on the Xperia Z1, it just takes you more steps than normal to actually get full root access. I have a locked bootloader as well but I was able to get a rooted version of Android 4.3.3, specifically the iHackers 2.0 ROM running Android 4.3.3 with full root access. Here's how I got full root access on the iHackers 2.0 ROM:
1) Download the .ftf file named C6903 14.1.G.1.534 Global 1277-2880_R4A from the compiled FTF thread at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
This is a version of the original Stock Rom that the VROOT program will actually work on when trying to ROOT your phone.
2) Flash the ROM you downloaded using Flashtool (steps on how you can go about doing that should be in the Xperia Z1 General forum.) and now, you're ready to root your phone with it.
3) Download, install and run VROOT to root your phone. Again, more information on how to properly root your phone using VROOT can be found in the Xperia Z1 General forum. For me, I just turned on USB Debugging on my Z1, connected my phone to my computer while VROOT was running and clicked the green button until I got root access. It's extremely easy.
4) With Root Access, now you can download and install Dual Recovery for the Xperia Z1 on your phone.
5) Download the latest iHackers 2.0 ROM from the Xperia Z1 Android Development thread and copy it to your phone. This is hands down, the best ROM for the Xperia Z1 right now in terms of battery life. With the latest 4.3 update, I'm able to get over 2 Days worth of battery life on one charge. Battery life is much better on the new iHackers 2.0 ROM running Android 4.3.
6) Download the flashable Locked Dual Recovery for the Xperia Z1 here. http://nut.xperia-files.com/
The file is called XZ-lockeddualrecovery2.7.63-BETA.flashable.zip (8.48MB), download it and copy it to your phone, preferably the same place you copied the iHackers 2.0 ROM. To make things easier for yourself, create a new folder on your phone or SD Card in your phone and name it iHackers. Copy both the iHackers 2.0 ROM and the flashable Locked Dual Recovery.zip file into this folder.
7) With both files now copied to a folder on your phone, you're now ready to go into recovery to flash the iHackers 2.0 ROM. Boot into recovery and once you're there, do a Wipe Data/Factory Reset before Installing the ROM.
The rest of these steps are now taken directly from the iHackers 2.0 download thread on the Xperia Z1 Android Development forum.
8) Install the ROM and THEN Dual Recovery. Don't make the same mistake I did, once the installer is finished, DON'T REBOOT THE DEVICE. Uncheck the "Reboot Device" box and go back to recovery to install the flashable Dual Recovery.zip file that's in the iHackers 2.0 folder.
9) Switch Off Your Phone (Do Not Reboot). Select No to Disable Flash Recovery Confirmation.
10) Install Kernel.ftf for C6903 (.290) or Kernel.ftf for C6902 (.290) with Flashtool to get compatible Kernel and Baseband. To download the kernel.ftf file, go to the original iHackers 2.0 thread to download and flash the kernel using Flashtool. You should be familiar with Flashtool at this point since if you make it to this step, you've already used Flashtool once to flash the .534 baseband version of Android.
11) Reboot and Enjoy. Now you're running the latest version of Android 4.3 on your Xperia Z1 on a Locked Bootloader WITH full Root Access. Sure, it's not the stock version but the iHackers 2.0 version of Android 4.3 is just as good, if not better. This will certainly do until there's a better way to simply root the newest Stock Version of Android 4.3.
I've been looking into unlocking my bootloader to install custom kernels on my Z1 but the battery life and performance on my Z1 with a locked bootloader is already pretty impressive. I can't imagine how good it could be with a custom kernel.
deli pastrami said:
Are you saying that I will be fine and all the keys will be intact if I follow this guide?
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No, if you Unlock Bootloader you will lost the DRM keys permanently with Bionz and X-Reality, even with Android 4.3, if you do not do a backup, but the difference from 4.2 is that your phone will still working properly.
deli pastrami said:
Is it possible to downgrade the firmware instead?
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Yes.
deli pastrami said:
What would you suggest?
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Nobody can suggest what to do. You have to figure out by yourself what you need. It's your own risk.
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x016x said:
Rooting on the newest version ..bla..bla..bla
....bla..bla..bla..bla...king my bootloader to install custom kernels on my Z1 but the battery life and performance on my Z1 with a locked bootloader is already pretty impressive. I can't imagine how good it could be with a custom kernel.
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Thanx man. I appreciate the time you took to explain the process step by step. One step very important you forgot to mention, Backup TA, never forget to mention that. Anyway I will check if this actually get me full root and all the stuff and when I finally will lose my patient I will start follow the guide and flashing and burning my Z1.
shem2409 said:
Ok, so here is a little clarification
You need to downgrade to .534, root, install recovery and then flash a prerooted .290 rom from (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988) or one of the stock-based custom roms such as monxdified (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463675) if you want a partially rooted, locked bootloader 4.3 firmware on your Z1. There is an instruction on how to install on locked bootloader in the thread.
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Ahh, cheers, I thought there was a way to root any arbitrary ROM, that's where I was getting hung up. The pre-rooted options make total sense.
eclyptos said:
Thanx man. I appreciate the time you took to explain the process step by step. One step very important you forgot to mention, Backup TA, never forget to mention that. Anyway I will check if this actually get me full root and all the stuff and when I finally will lose my patient I will start follow the guide and flashing and burning my Z1.
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The instructions didn't say to unlock the bootloader, which is the only sure-fire way to lose your TA partition. However, I would agree there's no good reason *not* to back it up anyway. Better safe than sorry!
xasbo said:
The instructions didn't say to unlock the bootloader, which is the only sure-fire way to lose your TA partition. However, I would agree there's no good reason *not* to back it up anyway. Better safe than sorry!
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Ahhh, ok, so you are confirming that the guide is incomplete and we have to unlock bootloader anyway if I follow that? Hmmm...I am a bit puzzled.
eclyptos said:
Ahhh, ok, so you are confirming that the guide is incomplete and we have to unlock bootloader anyway if I follow that? Hmmm...I am a bit puzzled.
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Sorry, no. In his instructions, UB is not necessary because XZDualRecovery can be installed on LB. The reason skipping the TA backup is okay is because the instructions do not unlock the BL.

Rooting

I have latest official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
Now i want to root it.
Is there any way.
Thanks
Yes there is. However you need to unlock your bootloader for this.
Tutorial for Bootloader unlocking: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354721
Tutorial for Rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646193
However for unlocking bootloader you need to create a backup of the TA partition and this requires root.
So there is an loop in this issue.......
What some users do:
- Downgrade back to 4.1.2 (see my tutorial about Flashing with Flashtool)
- Root it
- Backup TA
- Unlock bootloader/Install CWM
- Install custom 4.3 rom with root
Sushrut52 said:
I have latest official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
Now i want to root it.
Is there any way.
Thanks
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Those who do not want to unlock bootloader are waiting for @DooMLoRD to release an exploit for official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
I am one of them.
Yes
sourabhp said:
Those who do not want to unlock bootloader are waiting for @DooMLoRD to release an exploit for official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
I am one of them.
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I am one of them too.
I have rooted earlier via doomlord.
Question
Im not sure if im in the right thread bout this.
Ive tried rooting my Xperia SP using DoomLord procedure i was able to do everything correctly
But when i was in the part for using rooting toolkit there was a message that it cant pust SuperUser.apk and the phone restart after that i wasnt able to find the Super user app
Got USB DEBUGGING ON
Able to flashed the old version before rooting but it was still the same
can you guide me with this or if not Please kindly point me where to ask this question Thanks

[Q] Xperia V 9.2.A.199 Impossible to Root

Hello this is my first post , I am a newbe.....
I made several attempts to root my device but none of these works...
One click root
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v14_perf-event-exploit
could you give me an help please ?
No easy method work for now. Only solution is downgrade to 4.1, root and flashing some rom based on .199 build. Or there is some script that should help you retain root with OTA upgrade, but you still need to downgrade to 4.1.
nlooooo said:
No easy method work for now. Only solution is downgrade to 4.1, root and flashing some rom based on .199 build. Or there is some script that should help you retain root with OTA upgrade, but you still need to downgrade to 4.1.
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I am very grateful to you. you saved me from headache....
I would like to take advantage of your willingness to ask a few questions....
I have done a firmware backup using the SUS and Flashtool.
Bootloader is locked at this time on my V.
I would like to know if I can install cyanogenmod 11 and in the future I can back to previous original firmware "tft" using this Flashtool procedure ?
-how to install the newest Android 4.3 for Sony XPERIA V LT25
-paste the ftf file downloaded in step c) to folder „Firmware“ included in the XPERIA Flashtool.
-open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok.
-turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
-after few minutes all is done and your phone gets the new firmware
Installing CM11 Xperia V is automatically rooted ?
Back to previous original xperia firmware, using flashtol, remains something of CyanogenMod ? Device returns unrooted ?
Thank You
carminedev said:
I would like to take advantage of your willingness to ask a few questions....
I have done a firmware backup using the SUS and Flashtool.
Bootloader is locked at this time on my V.
I would like to know if I can install cyanogenmod 11 and in the future I can back to previous original firmware "tft" using this Flashtool procedure ?
-how to install the newest Android 4.3 for Sony XPERIA V LT25
-paste the ftf file downloaded in step c) to folder „Firmware“ included in the XPERIA Flashtool.
-open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok.
-turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
-after few minutes all is done and your phone gets the new firmware
Installing CM11 Xperia V is automatically rooted ?
Back to previous original xperia firmware, using flashtol, remains something of CyanogenMod ? Device returns unrooted ?
Thank You
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First of all CM won't work with locked bootloader, and you can't install it using Flashtool. It contains Superuser app so it's rooted.
You can always flash your device with Flashtool using .ftf files to return it to stock firmware.
If you choose to unlock bootloder consider backing up TA partition of phone (there's a tool for that here but the phone has to be rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598) so you can restore your DRM keys later (if you return to stock firmware and you want to have Bravia engine and the rest of the stuff dependent on DRM).
nlooooo said:
First of all CM won't work with locked bootloader, and you can't install it using Flashtool. It contains Superuser app so it's rooted.
You can always flash your device with Flashtool using .ftf files to return it to stock firmware.
If you choose to unlock bootloder consider backing up TA partition of phone (there's a tool for that here but the phone has to be rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598) so you can restore your DRM keys later (if you return to stock firmware and you want to have Bravia engine and the rest of the stuff dependent on DRM).
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yesterday unfortunately, I made confusion between ROOTING and UNLOOK BOOTLOOADER so I have unlocked bootloder using flashtool and the day after I have re-locked it. Have I lost sony DRM ?
I think no... becouse I don't make changes that affected device partition, is it correct ?
So I ve got to wait for better and simple method to root my device before make other experiment, what do you think about it ?
carminedev said:
yesterday unfortunately, I made confusion between ROOTING and UNLOOK BOOTLOOADER so I have unlocked bootloder using flashtool and the day after I have re-locked it. Have I lost sony DRM ?
I think no... becouse I don't make changes that affected device partition, is it correct ?
So I ve got to wait for better and simple method to root my device before make other experiment, what do you think about it ?
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I think you lost it when you unlocked it cause TA partition got formated, it doesn't matter if you relock it afterwards.
nlooooo said:
I think you lost it when you unlocked it cause TA partition got formated, it doesn't matter if you relock it afterwards.
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how can i verify if I lose DRM ?
carminedev said:
how can i verify if I lose DRM ?
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Check if in the Album app if pictures change when using Bravia Engine; if you didn't back up your TA partition before unlocking, as far as I know, you lost your DRM keys forever, relocking won't change a thing.
Antiga Prime said:
Check if in the Album app if pictures change when using Bravia Engine; if you didn't back up your TA partition before unlocking, as far as I know, you lost your DRM keys forever, relocking won't change a thing.
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CONFIRMED I lost DRM keys...
At this Point I decide to dance, I' ll downgrade to a version to root device by doomLord patch first. I found a post in which users explain how to install Bravia Engine 2 using PimpMyRom App. Finally I Will upgrade to Last Xperia firmware.... And I' ll do a big backup!!!
Are you according to me? You suggest to me something different?
I'd not worry much abt Bravia Engine. The pics appears slightly brighter, shadows are therefore a bit better, and the colours are a tiny whee little bit more vibrant. If I had to put it into a number the difference is somewhere below the 10 % mark %. You get better results by taking pictures properly in the first place.
carminedev said:
CONFIRMED I lost DRM keys...
At this Point I decide to dance, I' ll downgrade to a version to root device by doomLord patch first. I found a post in which users explain how to install Bravia Engine 2 using PimpMyRom App. Finally I Will upgrade to Last Xperia firmware.... And I' ll do a big backup!!!
Are you according to me? You suggest to me something different?
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It would be better to unlock bootloader again and then root flashing some custom kernel.
Something like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647496
nlooooo said:
It would be better to unlock bootloader again and then root flashing some custom kernel.
Something like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647496
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I Read the post... Could you guide me trought I don't understand how-to.... It's too difficult for me.
Do You suggest to me this procedure just to root my V, is it right ?
What do you think about this Way to install BE2?...
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/07/27/install-sony-bravia-engine-2-and-xloud-on-xperia-sslacrosiont/
carminedev said:
I Read the post... Could you guide me trought I don't understand how-to.... It's too difficult for me.
Do You suggest to me this procedure just to root my V, is it right ?
What do you think about this Way to install BE2?...
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/07/27/install-sony-bravia-engine-2-and-xloud-on-xperia-sslacrosiont/
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Mate, if you don't understand what's written there than consider not to play much with your phone. It's still an expensive peace of hardware to get messed up.
nlooooo said:
Mate, if you don't understand what's written there than consider not to play much with your phone. It's still an expensive peace of hardware to get messed up.
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I'm sorry for my bad English ....
I have not paid enough attention this morning as I read the post.
it would seem easier after reading the post a second time...
- I NEED -
SuperSU Install zip
Doomkernel v08 kernel.elf file
" ATTENTION Doomkernel v08 is for xperia T while Doomkernel v07 for xperia V according to the post : forum.xda-developers.com - Doomkernel v07 for xperia V & require stock JellyBean FW (9.1.A.1.140) "
Sony stock 4.3 kernel, attached to the post.
Flashtool to Unlock Boot Loader
Fastboot mode -> Holding down the power and volume up
A brain and common sense.
1) by FLASHTOOL -> install the stock Android 4.3 FTF*
2) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode and install the v08 Doomkernel kernel.elf
3) by FLASHTOOL -> upon boot, go into recovery**, and install the zip SuperSU normally
4) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode install the provided stock Sony 4.3 Kernel
5) Unplug your phone, boot it, and there you go, rooted stock Android 4.3.
* Which version of latest stock rom do you suggest for my V :
- the first that I downloaded from xperiafirmware.com 9.2.A.1.199.
- the second created (after installation of the first) with Sony Update Service SUS , decrypted by Flashtool and saved into .tft format ?
** ..."go into recovery" is automated upon boot ?
At the end can I lock the boot loader to recive pc companion updates ?
carminedev said:
I'm sorry for my bad English ....
I have not paid enough attention this morning as I read the post.
it would seem easier after reading the post a second time...
- I NEED -
SuperSU Install zip
Doomkernel v08 kernel.elf file
" ATTENTION Doomkernel v08 is for xperia T while Doomkernel v07 for xperia V according to the post : forum.xda-developers.com - Doomkernel v07 for xperia V & require stock JellyBean FW (9.1.A.1.140) "
Sony stock 4.3 kernel, attached to the post.
Flashtool to Unlock Boot Loader
Fastboot mode -> Holding down the power and volume up
A brain and common sense.
1) by FLASHTOOL -> install the stock Android 4.3 FTF*
2) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode and install the v08 Doomkernel kernel.elf
3) by FLASHTOOL -> upon boot, go into recovery**, and install the zip SuperSU normally
4) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode install the provided stock Sony 4.3 Kernel
5) Unplug your phone, boot it, and there you go, rooted stock Android 4.3.
* Which version of latest stock rom do you suggest for my V :
- the first that I downloaded from xperiafirmware.com 9.2.A.1.199.
- the second created (after installation of the first) with Sony Update Service SUS , decrypted by Flashtool and saved into .tft format ?
** ..."go into recovery" is automated upon boot ?
At the end can I lock the boot loader to recive pc companion updates ?
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Lock bootloader and you should be able to apply official updates.
nlooooo said:
Lock bootloader and you should be able to apply official updates.
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The kernel are different and 07 version require Android 4.1....
I wrote ATTENTION between " " ADDING THE PROBLEM....
carminedev said:
The kernel are different and 07 version require Android 4.1....
I wrote ATTENTION between " " ADDING THE PROBLEM....
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Doomkernel v8 is also for 4.1.2. As far as I understood you don't have to power on your phone completely in step 3, only to boot to recovery.
nlooooo said:
Doomkernel v8 is also for 4.1.2. As far as I understood you don't have to power on your phone completely in step 3, only to boot to recovery.
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but my V is JB 4.3 9.2.A.1.199
carminedev said:
but my V is JB 4.3 9.2.A.1.199
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You just use exploitability of custom kernel with recovery inside.
Take a look here also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654451

<SOLVED>[Q] TA backup with firmware 14.3.A.0.683 (Sony Xperia Z1 C6903)

Hi,
I'm trying to backup the TA on my Xperia Z1 (C6903) running the stock KitKat firmware (14.3.A.0.681). From what I understand though, you need root to backup the partition, but to get root, you need an unlocked boot loader. I've seen a few tools that roots without unlocking the boot loader, but I need to downgrade the firmware to at least Android 4.2.2. Downgrading requires an unlocked boot loader.
Are developers working on a root-and-unlock tool for 14.3.A.0.681? Is there already a tool out there?
Thanks in advanced. Sorry for my arrogance.
kentexcitebot said:
Hi,
I'm trying to backup the TA on my Xperia Z1 (C6903) running the stock KitKat firmware (14.3.A.0.681). From what I understand though, you need root to backup the partition, but to get root, you need an unlocked boot loader. I've seen a few tools that roots without unlocking the boot loader, but I need to downgrade the firmware to at least Android 4.2.2. Downgrading requires an unlocked boot loader.
Are developers working on a root-and-unlock tool for 14.3.A.0.681? Is there already a tool out there?
Thanks in advanced. Sorry for my arrogance.
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You do not need an unlocked bootloader to get root and or to downgrade. Although yes, you would have to downgrade to 4.2 to get root. Just use flashtool to downgrade and pick a software to root
Ahki767 said:
You do not need an unlocked bootloader to get root and or to downgrade. Although yes, you would have to downgrade to 4.2 to get root. Just use flashtool to downgrade and pick a software to root
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Cool
Just a couple more questions. Any suggested 4.2.2 and 4.4.2 firmwares to flash (if you can, link them here)? To root 4.2.2, do I simply click on the unlock icon shown in link?
i.imgur.com/VUs5Ele.png
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Cool
Just a couple more questions. Any suggested 4.2.2 and 4.4.2 firmwares to flash (if you can, link them here)? To root 4.2.2, do I simply click on the unlock icon shown in link?
i.imgur.com/VUs5Ele.png
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Just grab the ftf's for your device here and proceed to follow the guides
Ahki767 said:
Just grab the ftf's for your device here and proceed to follow the guides
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I've used vroot 1.7.3 english and everything installed fine. However, when I installed the Root Checker app from Google play it reads "Sorry, this device isn't properly rooted."
Here's what I did / planning, in order:
1) Downloaded C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C
2) Downloaded 14.1.G.1.534 downgrade FTF [NUT]
3)Pasted the 2 FTFs in the Firmware Folder under Flashtool
4)Flashed 14.1.G.1.534 downgrade FTF [NUT] using Flashtool from Androxyde (latest version)
5)Installed vroot English (1.7.3)
6)Clicked on the Root button. Phones reboots twice
7)After phone first start I was greeted with an error message from "Kingsapp".
8)Installed Root Checker from Google Play
9a)"Not properly rooted" <-- I'm right here
9b)If "root successful", proceed to flash C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C
I did some research and people are pointing everywhere, vroot, bin4ry's rooting method, 360 (can't install).
Did I lose my TA partition? My X-Reality goodies?
What am I doing wrong?
kentexcitebot said:
I've used vroot 1.7.3 english and everything installed fine. However, when I installed the Root Checker app from Google play it reads "Sorry, this device isn't properly rooted."
I did some research and people are pointing everywhere, vroot, bin4ry's rooting method, 360 (can't install).
Did I lose my TA partition? My X-Reality goodies?
What am I doing wrong?
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Okay so now you are still on .534 firmware right? Do you have usb debugging on?
And also try rooting with bin4ry if vroot doesn't work for you.
Don't worry, you won't lose x-reality unless you've unlocked your bootloader
Ahki767 said:
Okay so now you are still on .534 firmware right? Do you have usb debugging on?
And also try rooting with bin4ry if vroot doesn't work for you.
Don't worry, you won't lose x-reality unless you've unlocked your bootloader
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"Su upgrade failed. Missing root permission"
Yes, I'm on the .534 firmware. USB Debug turned on.
I'll try bin4ry's root now.
Once I'm through TA backup, I just need to flash 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C?
kentexcitebot said:
"Su upgrade failed. Missing root permission"
Yes, I'm on the .534 firmware. USB Debug turned on.
I'll try bin4ry's root now.
Once I'm through TA backup, I just need to flash 14.3.A.0.681 Global 1277-2880_R5C?
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If you still can't get root, try using nuts z1-lockdualrecovery installer and after flash nuts .681
Ahki767 said:
If you still can't get root, try using nuts z1-lockdualrecovery installer and after flash nuts .681
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I was able to root and deodex the Kitkat rom. Xreality and other goodies working just fine.
Thanks so much Thread Solved.
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