Hi i'm recently upgrade my xperia zr to android 4.4 kitkat.
Can someone teach me step by step on how to root or installed prerooted rom 4.4 for xperia zr cause i am seriously a newbies or noobies when it comes to rooting phones. Please someone help me ???
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Rulez93 said:
Hi i'm recently upgrade my xperia zr to android 4.4 kitkat.
Can someone teach me step by step on how to root or installed prerooted rom 4.4 for xperia zr cause i am seriously a newbies or noobies when it comes to rooting phones. Please someone help me ???
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First of all we have many dedicated threads to teach you step by step about rooting XZR.
For help I can give you a hint of how you must do it in short :-
1. Downgrade your phone from Kitkat to jellybean 4.1
2. Download doomloard's toolkit to root phone without unlocking bootloader.
3. As now you you have rooted your phone, now download Backup TA toolkit to backup your TA so as to keep bravia and warranty for your phone for future. Save this TA backup file with your life.
4. Now Upgrade to Kitkat. As now you have your TA backup, you can unlock bootloader from Sony Developer site help.
5. You can look for a software called Flashtool and download it. This is going to help you in further things.
6. Now unlock your bootloader.
7. Now Flash a boot image which has a recovery and is for XZR.
8. Download a flashable zip file for installing SuperSU.
9. Flash that file using that recovery.
10. Flash the kernel from the downloaded firmware of Kitkat using flashtool.
11. Start your phone and you may find SuperSU installed in your phone.
12. Now comes the part to keep your Bravia engine alive. As you have taken a backup of your TA, open the Backup TA tool after activating developer mode and USB Debugging.
13. Then connect your phone, restore TA partition to your phone.
14. Now what you have is :- i). Rooted Kitkat on phone. ii). TA partition for future restoring of your TA after unlocking the phone.
All these above steps I have written here have a altogether a complete explanation. Now it's your turn to read them from here XDA. Go ahead and read more before asking anymore. The more you read, the less noob you are. :good:
nikhilkaushik said:
First of all we have many dedicated threads to teach you step by step about rooting XZR.
For help I can give you a hint of how you must do it in short :-
1. Downgrade your phone from Kitkat to jellybean 4.1
2. Download doomloard's toolkit to root phone without unlocking bootloader.
3. As now you you have rooted your phone, now download Backup TA toolkit to backup your TA so as to keep bravia and warranty for your phone for future. Save this TA backup file with your life.
4. Now Upgrade to Kitkat. As now you have your TA backup, you can unlock bootloader from Sony Developer site help.
5. You can look for a software called Flashtool and download it. This is going to help you in further things.
6. Now unlock your bootloader.
7. Now Flash a boot image which has a recovery and is for XZR.
8. Download a flashable zip file for installing SuperSU.
9. Flash that file using that recovery.
10. Flash the kernel from the downloaded firmware of Kitkat using flashtool.
11. Start your phone and you may find SuperSU installed in your phone.
12. Now comes the part to keep your Bravia engine alive. As you have taken a backup of your TA, open the Backup TA tool after activating developer mode and USB Debugging.
13. Then connect your phone, restore TA partition to your phone.
14. Now what you have is :- i). Rooted Kitkat on phone. ii). TA partition for future restoring of your TA after unlocking the phone.
All these above steps I have written here have a altogether a complete explanation. Now it's your turn to read them from here XDA. Go ahead and read more before asking anymore. The more you read, the less noob you are. :good:
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Thank you for this guide. I really really appreciate it.
1. Wanted to know if it's not a problem to downgrade directly from 4.4.2 to 4.1/4.2?
2. No special things required to do? Just back up user data?
3. Use androxyde flashtool and use any region 4.1/4.2?
Just wanted to really make sure before i try doing this. Since i bought the phone recently and kitkat is just killing me with sdcard restrictions.
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Good to go
ouychiat said:
Thank you for this guide. I really really appreciate it.
1. Wanted to know if it's not a problem to downgrade directly from 4.4.2 to 4.1/4.2?
2. No special things required to do? Just back up user data?
3. Use androxyde flashtool and use any region 4.1/4.2?
Just wanted to really make sure before i try doing this. Since i bought the phone recently and kitkat is just killing me with sdcard restrictions.
Sent from my C5502 using XDA Free mobile app
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What you really need is right ftf file for your phone region isn't the problem and yes there is nothing special required to downgrade from any version to any version as far as ftf file is correct and is for correct device. You are good to go :good::good:
You can try root your zr kit kat use Towelroot. Some of the z and zr owners managed to get root even in lock bootloader. I already tested on my zr JB 4.3. Lockbootloader. Work flawlessly.
I did it!
nikhilkaushik said:
What you really need is right ftf file for your phone region isn't the problem and yes there is nothing special required to downgrade from any version to any version as far as ftf file is correct and is for correct device. You are good to go :good::good:
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Thanks for all the help. I managed to downgrade my device, root it, backed up TA. Now I just need to figure out how to install recovery.
Rooting On Android 4.4
Actually You can try using towel root
towelroot.com
its really easy and.... YOUR BOOTLOADER WILL BE LOCKED!!! :laugh:
so no warranty void!
so download it on your phone install it as a normal apk file
click on make it rain and wait...
Great
ouychiat said:
Thanks for all the help. I managed to downgrade my device, root it, backed up TA. Now I just need to figure out how to install recovery.
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Well as you have backed up your ta now you can choose any rooting methods available. It could be conventional method that we already know our it could be the towel root that our friend here is talking about. Enjoy being the real admin of your device
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nikhilkaushik said:
Well as you have backed up your ta now you can choose any rooting methods available. It could be conventional method that we already know our it could be the towel root that our friend here is talking about. Enjoy being the real admin of your device
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I am on 4.3 and want to root. I want to go by towelroot.
How do I root? Step by step
Hi, i don't think there is a step by step rooting using towel root. Just install apk and click on "make it rain".
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victor01 said:
I am on 4.3 and want to root. I want to go by towelroot.
How do I root? Step by step
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1. Enable Developer options
2. Enable USB debugging in it
3. Connect your phone to pc and run towel root and click make it rain
nikhilkaushik said:
1. Enable Developer options
2. Enable USB debugging in it
3. Connect your phone to pc and run towel root and click make it rain
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I did that successfully and clicked make it rain
Next Step installed SuperSu
Then installed Apps2SD and Link2SD but apps dont move to SD card. Where am i going wrong?
Use FolderMount
victor01 said:
I did that successfully and clicked make it rain
Next Step installed SuperSu
Then installed Apps2SD and Link2SD but apps dont move to SD card. Where am i going wrong?
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You did nothing wrong. Link2SD or alike won't work on 4.2 and up . If you need to move apps to the SDCard you'll have to use FolderMount. You can move up to 3 data folders with the free version and it works great especially if you have apps with big data folders (like games). However, if you need to move more than 3 data folders, you'll have to get the Premium version.
Good going.
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You did nothing wrong. Link2SD or alike won't work on 4.2 and up . If you need to move apps to the SDCard you'll have to use FolderMount. You can move up to 3 data folders with the free version and it works great especially if you have apps with big data folders (like games). However, if you need to move more than 3 data folders, you'll have to get the Premium version.
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victor01 said:
I did that successfully and clicked make it rain
Next Step installed SuperSu
Then installed Apps2SD and Link2SD but apps dont move to SD card. Where am i going wrong?
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Our friend here is right. These apps were made for gingerbread mainly, and alas they don't work on JB+. So what you need to do is understand more about folder mount before starting to use it. Learn more about it before making your move.
Silly question perhaps i don't know about. I'm on a stock ROM, rooted, still locked bootloader, and I cannot enter stock recovery. How do i possibly do that? I used the power+volup, power+voldwn, used root power options to boot recovery but I cannot.
Any information should help.
Thanks guys.
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No Recovery.
ouychiat said:
Silly question perhaps i don't know about. I'm on a stock ROM, rooted, still locked bootloader, and I cannot enter stock recovery. How do i possibly do that? I used the power+volup, power+voldwn, used root power options to boot recovery but I cannot.
Any information should help.
Thanks guys.
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There is no recovery in stock.
Install one for XZR. @sijav has nice working dual recovery on the forum here for XZR, I personally use that as it doesn't require us to unlock bootloader. Here you can find it :- Dual Recovery
Press thanks if I helped
nikhilkaushik said:
There is no recovery in stock.
Install one for XZR. @sijav has nice working dual recovery on the forum here for XZR, I personally use that as it doesn't require us to unlock bootloader. Here you can find it :- Dual Recovery
Press thanks if I helped
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Awesome!! Was wondering that and was looking for an answer to that searching the web. Finally. Thanks a lot i feel that the zr is an under appreciated phone.
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Is there a way to unroot?
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Just recently purchased the Sony TL (LT30at) with AT&T. There are a ton of app's that I wont be using and taking up space.
Im new to this reconfiguration but read that I should install titanium backup to remove these unwanted apps.
1)Do I need to root my phone first in order to use titanium backup and remove the apps?
2)Is there an alternative other than rooting the phone to remove these apps?
There's not alot of resources to root LT30at in a straight forward manner that is laid-out in laymans terms. I may be wrong if so, could you provide the link?
Thank you
Datboimarn3 said:
Just recently purchased the Sony TL (LT30at) with AT&T. There are a ton of app's that I wont be using and taking up space.
Im new to this reconfiguration but read that I should install titanium backup to remove these unwanted apps.
1)Do I need to root my phone first in order to use titanium backup and remove the apps?
2)Is there an alternative other than rooting the phone to remove these apps?
There's not alot of resources to root LT30at in a straight forward manner that is laid-out in laymans terms. I may be wrong if so, could you provide the link?
Thank you
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You do need to root,
Please read the all in one thread for tutorials on how to root. (Its the first thread in the Q&A section)
There are various things you may have to do depending on your firmware. But you will have to root to get rid of the AT&T bloatware.
Ask in the all in one thread if you have any problems.
Greg
How about extract at&t ftf and remove any bloatware you don't want. Then flash back. This way seems to accomplish what OP wants without root.
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xerothermic said:
How about extract at&t ftf and remove any bloatware you don't want. Then flash back. This way seems to accomplish what OP wants without root.
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I think that has been tried before, but it fails.
You have to extract the ftf using winrar (Or similar) then dump the data from system.sin into a .ext 4 file. Then use a ext2explorer to remove the bloatware.
The problem coes when you try then to recompile the ext4 back into system.sin and put back into .ftf We cant do that, we can only put it back into .zip which needs recovery to flash and hence needs root.
If you know another way please do share.
gregbradley said:
You do need to root,
Please read the all in one thread for tutorials on how to root. (Its the first thread in the Q&A section)
There are various things you may have to do depending on your firmware. But you will have to root to get rid of the AT&T bloatware.
Ask in the all in one thread if you have any problems.
Greg
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Thanks for your help Greg.
So far, the information I have summed up is coming up short. It would be nice to get an accurate step-by-step and the right file for the root so I can just follow each step. I've read around the thread that ATT makes it difficult to do anything until you can unlock the bootloader.
At this point I understand that the phone is a couple of months out of the market just hope someone will take notice of the Sony TL Lt30at (specifically) and make an accurate root guide
If I downloaded TItanium Backup right now, whats the capability can I accomplish? Or will it only fully function when rooted?
Datboimarn3 said:
Thanks for your help Greg.
So far, the information I have summed up is coming up short. It would be nice to get an accurate step-by-step and the right file for the root so I can just follow each step. I've read around the thread that ATT makes it difficult to do anything until you can unlock the bootloader.
At this point I understand that the phone is a couple of months out of the market just hope someone will take notice of the Sony TL Lt30at (specifically) and make an accurate root guide
If I downloaded TItanium Backup right now, whats the capability can I accomplish? Or will it only fully function when rooted?
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I rooted my TL just the other day using the steps here (only 6-8):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049157
Thanks to user LastQuark for the write-up.
Start at step 6 through 8. Since you're on stock firmware (like me) you don't have to do steps 1-5, I didn't and have no issues. Basically the root process takes like 2 minutes. It would be longer and more involved if you want to flash custom ROMS I think, but if you're looking to just remove AT&T bloatware, follow those steps.
I'm on stock firmware, locked bootloader, etc.
ChicagoGOBLUE said:
I rooted my TL just the other day using the steps here (only 6-8):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049157
Thanks to user LastQuark for the write-up.
Start at step 6 through 8. Since you're on stock firmware (like me) you don't have to do steps 1-5, I didn't and have no issues. Basically the root process takes like 2 minutes. It would be longer and more involved if you want to flash custom ROMS I think, but if you're looking to just remove AT&T bloatware, follow those steps.
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Thanks man!
Has there been any issues so far from the boot?
I noticed the build is a different number from the stock originally on the phone (.152), will that change alot or create issues?
Gonna run through some things that I am uncertain with and do this root as well.
Did you manage to DL Titanium backup as well?
I didn't bother with Titanium only because I wasn't flashing firmware or anything. No need to wipe anything so I figured I'd do without.
As far as different firmware, you'd have to read up on what version isn't easily rootable, or not rootable at all.... . 195 maybe? Or something like that. I'm not entirely sure.
What I'm getting at is that if you can root your firmware version the steps I linked will work.
Oh, and no issues at all. Just a bit lighter due to the AT&T apps I deleted. Lol.
I was on .152 when I got my phone as well. This is what I did...
1. Install flash tool first, http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1355071460000 (thanks to Androxyde)
1.1 Then go to flashtools install folder and install the drivers from the driver folder.
1.2 Enable usb debug from the settings>development section.
2. install the backup and restore app (it needs to be installed for root to install without errors.) from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1343299&d=1348239155
3. Then attempt to install root with restore, thanks to Bin4ry, from here http://ul.to/xdevcthz
This will get you root only, but put you on the path to recovery for when your ready.
- Xperia TL, XperimenT v1.7 ~ via XDA App
redincali said:
I was on .152 when I got my phone as well. This is what I did...
1. Install flash tool first, http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1355071460000 (thanks to Androxyde)
1.1 Then go to flashtools install folder and install the drivers from the driver folder.
1.2 Enable usb debug from the settings>development section.
2. install the backup and restore app (it needs to be installed for root to install without errors.) from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1343299&d=1348239155
3. Then attempt to install root with restore, thanks to Bin4ry, from here http://ul.to/xdevcthz
This will get you root only, but put you on the path to recovery for when your ready.
- Xperia TL, XperimenT v1.7 ~ via XDA App
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Follow those steps then you can use an app like root explorer to manually remove the AT&T apps in the /system/app folder.
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Spectre51 said:
Follow those steps then you can use an app like root explorer to manually remove the AT&T apps in the /system/app folder.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
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Hey guys thanks for the comment and feedback!
I will do this tonight.
My only concern are, would the build firmware still be the same?
Will it disable some functionality on the phone like (auto brightness)?
Will the APN or service (LTE function) be interfered?
Thanks a bunch guys!
Datboimarn3 said:
Hey guys thanks for the comment and feedback!
I will do this tonight.
My only concern are, would the build firmware still be the same?
Will it disable some functionality on the phone like (auto brightness)?
Will the APN or service (LTE function) be interfered?
Thanks a bunch guys!
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Rooting won't disable anything or change the build number. Just adds the supersu app and allows you the ability to change system files.
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I have done the steps that was provided.
Downloaded Root Explorer ($3.99) and followed the steps. But as soon as I switch mount R/W to R/O it reboots right away on the Apps folder.
Root is enabled through SuperSU and grants access to the app
Datboimarn3 said:
I have done the steps that was provided.
Downloaded Root Explorer ($3.99) and followed the steps. But as soon as I switch mount R/W to R/O it reboots right away on the Apps folder.
Root is enabled through SuperSU and grants access to the app
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You are running a stock Xperia TL AT&T firmware?
Spectre51 said:
You are running a stock Xperia TL AT&T firmware?
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Yessir
Im doing a cmd coding from this website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM for step 3. I noticed that the guy on that vid ran the command prompt and I haven't done that steps yet. I'll let you know if anything turns out.
**Edit*
followed the steps and followed the command prompt instead just like the vid provided...
IT WORKED!
After 3hours contemplating on what could've been the issue, I have finally deleted the AT&T Bloatwares.
Thanks guys!
xerothermic said:
How about extract at&t ftf and remove any bloatware you don't want. Then flash back. This way seems to accomplish what OP wants without root.
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I flashed a generic firmware which was MUCH better than at&t bloated version
Imo thats very best way to get rid of bloats
First this is not my work.I just changed few files here and there to get it work on ZR.I tested this on my ZR
Recovery works on locked Boot loader tooo if you are alredy rooted somehow in4.3
1. Back up TA and unlock using this guidehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45180393&postcount=1.
Use supersu binary attached below instead of one mentioned( su-bin-arm-signed.zip) there.
When unlocking use flash tool to unlock.use its blu option (it remembers your code from sony so unlocking again is easy)
2.after booting update super su through play store if needed.
3.restore TA using same tool used for back up
3.enable usb debugging
4.connect phone to pc
5.Download recovery zip
6.Run script
7.Give root permission to shell when prompt in phone.
(follow instructions on script)
CREDITS
Neojeo -Guide
Devshaft -Back up TA
NUT- SUpersu fix and Recovery base
Sijav -TWRP image
and anyone I forgot and Hwo ever contributed to above...
dude it's sijav
also it's necessary to get permission from the developer first then post yours,
in case of mine, I don't care but others might so double check the devs
and thanks
sijav said:
dude it's sijav
also it's necessary to get permission from the developer first then post yours,
in case of mine, I don't care but others might so double check the devs
and thanks
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So soryy about that.I thought giving credits is all needed.I will ask others.thanks for giving a heads-up
Lasantha said:
So soryy about that.I thought giving credits is all needed.I will ask others.thanks for giving a heads-up
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you're welcome mate,
Yeah that was what I thought in first place but better to see rules ... (it has been mentioned)
anyway feeling sorry won't change the name, you should edit it manually change the sajiv
Ahh Sajiv is a common name in my country so my eye has tricked me done...
You have my blessing, have fun with dual recovery folks
Thanks recovery works fine
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[NUT] said:
You have my blessing, have fun with dual recovery folks
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Hey m8,
Any chance for rooting 4.3 on XZR like u did for XZ "[STOCK][C6603][4.3] Update to 10.4.B.0.569 [Root & XZDualRecovery][DE-/ODEX]" ??
Thnx
shysparrow said:
Hey m8,
Any chance for rooting 4.3 on XZR like u did for XZ "[STOCK][C6603][4.3] Update to 10.4.B.0.569 [Root & XZDualRecovery][DE-/ODEX]" ??
Thnx
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Maybe
To be honest, XZDualRecovery takes precedence right now: loads of BIG BIG changes will happen soon
Lasantha said:
First this is not my work.I just changed few files here and there to get it work on ZR.I tested this on my ZR
Recovery works on locked Boot loader tooo if you are alredy rooted somehow in4.3
1. Back up TA and unlock using this guidehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45180393&postcount=1.
Use supersu binary attached below instead of one mentioned( su-bin-arm-signed.zip) there.
When unlocking use flash tool to unlock.use its blu option (it remembers your code from sony so unlocking again is easy)
2.after booting update super su through play store if needed.
3.restore TA using same tool used for back up
3.enable usb debugging
4.connect phone to pc
5.Download recovery zip
6.Run script
7.Give root permission to shell when prompt in phone.
(follow instructions on script)
CREDITS
Neojeo -Guide
Devshaft -Back up TA
NUT- SUpersu fix and Recovery base
Sijav -TWRP image
and anyone I forgot and Hwo ever contributed to above...
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first thank you for your work
Sir can you please tell that how to swap internal & external memory in xperia ZR(android 4.3) please
Bhaarath143 said:
first thank you for your work
Sir can you please tell that how to swap internal & external memory in xperia ZR(android 4.3) please
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Sorry but I don't know honestly coz I was never interested.I use folder mount.
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it is necessary to unlock bootloader to root? because reading it says that if you unlock the bootloader you lose the DMR, so you need to backup the TA, but to do that, you need an already rooted phone?
thanks.
anancr said:
it is necessary to unlock bootloader to root? because reading it says that if you unlock the bootloader you lose the DMR, so you need to backup the TA, but to do that, you need an already rooted phone?
thanks.
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thats why you down garde if you are in 4.3 ,you downgrade root backuo ta unlock upgarde root then resore ta
usb controller
Lasantha said:
Sorry but I don't know honestly coz I was never interested.I use folder mount.
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Sir I'm using XPERIA ZR...
I'm having ENTER GENIRIC USB CONTROLLER....
How to connect this gamepad with my ZR
Lasantha said:
First this is not my work.I just changed few files here and there to get it work on ZR.I tested this on my ZR
Recovery works on locked Boot loader tooo if you are alredy rooted somehow in4.3
1. Back up TA and unlock using this guidehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45180393&postcount=1.
Use supersu binary attached below instead of one mentioned( su-bin-arm-signed.zip) there.
When unlocking use flash tool to unlock.use its blu option (it remembers your code from sony so unlocking again is easy)
2.after booting update super su through play store if needed.
3.restore TA using same tool used for back up
3.enable usb debugging
4.connect phone to pc
5.Download recovery zip
6.Run script
7.Give root permission to shell when prompt in phone.
(follow instructions on script)
CREDITS
Neojeo -Guide
Devshaft -Back up TA
NUT- SUpersu fix and Recovery base
Sijav -TWRP image
and anyone I forgot and Hwo ever contributed to above...
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I did exactly as mentioned from step 4, since I was already rooted using Sijav's pre rooted MEA ftf process. After the script ran successfully, the phone rebooted and never went into recovery. I did it once again and this time, I pressed the VOL UP key repeatedly while rebooting, the notification led turned blue and the phone didn't turn on. I waited for 15 minutes and then installed NUT's original version which causes bootloops but at least gets me into the recovery. I then restored my phone using a backup I created earlier today.
Seems like this isn't gonna work this way. May be it's not supposed to work with a recovery already present, although I don't get why not.
Nut has a new version check it out. Still im using above. I have no idea why it's not working. Usually blue led comes when you are PC connected Phone goes to fast boot mode with volume up
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Hi Sirs/Masters,
I would like ask for your help. I wasn't able to root my z1. I recently updated it to 14.2.A.136 via Sony pc companion. After a couple of weeks I tried to root my phone but an error always appears. Please help me. I need to root my phone because it heats up whenever I use it.
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
nhuk.nuk said:
Hi Sirs/Masters,
I would like ask for your help. I wasn't able to root my z1. I recently updated it to 14.2.A.136 via Sony pc companion. After a couple of weeks I tried to root my phone but an error always appears. Please help me. I need to root my phone because it heats up whenever I use it.
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
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There is no direct method to root the phone. You need to downgrade first. Use this guide to get root on .290 first:
and then go on this thread to get on a rooted .136:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
Please the step by step to root .136 in LB
shem2409 said:
There is no direct method to root the phone. You need to downgrade first. Use this guide to get root on .290 first:
and then go on this thread to get on a rooted .136:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
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Hello, can some one explain me (in short words) the step by step to get full root in LB .136 since I follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2628185 and for some hours a get full root but need to do some steps to restore some apps, integrate some in System and in these steps need to clean dalvik cache in cwmr and for some reason the full root gone out. In the tread is some confuse because most people have UB and are different steps (sorry I´m novice an can´t post in dev treads)
jael65 said:
Hello, can some one explain me (in short words) the step by step to get full root in LB .136 since I follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2628185 and for some hours a get full root but need to do some steps to restore some apps, integrate some in System and in these steps need to clean dalvik cache in cwmr and for some reason the full root gone out. In the tread is some confuse because most people have UB and are different steps (sorry I´m novice an can´t post in dev treads)
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Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
..bit if you are not on .290 Rooted you have to start from HERE
@jael65, I think this Guide Step by Step can help you to understand more how to root your phone, there is no other guide like that, Page 2, Post #16 HERE
just unlock
jael65 said:
Hello, can some one explain me (in short words) the step by step to get full root in LB .136 since I follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2628185 and for some hours a get full root but need to do some steps to restore some apps, integrate some in System and in these steps need to clean dalvik cache in cwmr and for some reason the full root gone out. In the tread is some confuse because most people have UB and are different steps (sorry I´m novice an can´t post in dev treads)
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Just unlock the freakin bootloader already like i did last night. and use flashtool 9.11 instead of 9.13 for some reason it keeps installing the wrong driver for the phone which results in a header error.
redkelah said:
Just unlock the freakin bootloader already like i did last night. and use flashtool 9.11 instead of 9.13 for some reason it keeps installing the wrong driver for the phone which results in a header error.
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I don't know if you know that the v.9.11 is not recommended with Z1 and you risk to brick your phone. Unlocking Bootloader is needed for Custom Kernel only and if you do that you will lose Warranty and some features. Just follow the Video and you will be fine. BTW, windows installed the drivers for me and all was fine.
Get the root
eclyptos said:
I don't know if you know that the v.9.11 is not recommended with Z1 and you risk to brick your phone. Unlocking Bootloader is needed for Custom Kernel only and if you do that you will lose Warranty and some features. Just follow the Video and you will be fine. BTW, windows installed the drivers for me and all was fine.
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The finally way to get full Root was:
Downgrade to .134 (NUT's provide) Root and Install the last XZDual Recovery (NUT provide)
In TWRP Flash iHakers 2.1 (minimal) Before boot to system, Flash Lastest XZDual Recovery (NUT provide) and flash lastest Supersu Zip Flashable (Chainfire provide)
Boot to system and restore all my apps with TB open each and every one app that needs root to get it (root)
Go back to TWRP and Now Flash .136 (NUT provide) With only wipe cache and dalvik cache (this is important because is the only way that a could gets the root in .136) Flash again last Supersu.zip flashable.
Turn off my phone And flash the properly stripped.ftf provided by NUT, turn on my phone and get full root.
(in other ways only gets partialy root)
In the NUT thread some people have same problem like mine (Even NUT comment it)
Sorry my english, to bad
Thanks all for your help.
i con upgrade to .136 without loosing my configuration and apps?
i need help i wanto to know how to upgrade mi firmware without loosing my saved apps i just download music from google play and i dont know if they will be erased... i need help!
ibandasanchez said:
i need help i wanto to know how to upgrade mi firmware without loosing my saved apps i just download music from google play and i dont know if they will be erased... i need help!
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In Flashtool uncheck "Wipe Data". In PC Companion use Backup & Restore, Update and if you lost something Restore with PC Companion.
Guys i got the phone recently, i unlocked my bootloader yesterday and i am on 136 now... I dont want to bother with downgrading and so on but i don't have root nor recovery... can't i just flash something rooted with flashtool so that afterwards i'll be able to just flash through recovery on the phone?
I moved from an Xperia S and none of these issues existed there...
Thank you in advance.
Oh nevermind gentlemen, thanks for the help
I Solved the issue by simply installing Ihackers advanced kernel.img trough Flashtool with the fastboot method... Pretty simple it got me an instant recovery and trough it i rooted and then installed SuperSU from the playstore... I finally understood the general concept...
P.S. I am with an unlocked bootloader so thats why i managed to install the kernel...
IMPORTANT:
This method is now obsolete and not needed, we are able to root directly onto 4.3 now thanks to geohot, please see towelroot thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
OLD METHOD:
I see many threads about rooting Android 4.3, especially with locked bootloaders, along with many users getting confused about it so decided to make this guide on how to get root on your Android 4.3 device
Unfortunately there is no method to root directly on the Xperia T/TL/TX/V with Android 4.3, we must downgrade first!
Step 1, Getting flashtool installed:
You need to download flashtool and install the latest drivers, this can all be found here and here
Step 2, Getting your device running Android 4.1.2 which is rootable!:
You need to download a 4.1.2 FTF file, I recommend using this one if you are an Xperia T user,
Use this one if you are an Xperia V user.
Use this one if you are an Xperia TX user
although any will do as long as has a build number earlier than 9.1.A.1.141
Next what you need to do is open up flashtool which you installed in Step 1. Next click on the lightning bolt button which is the flash button, flashmode should be selected by default, click OK!
Now you are in the firmware selection area, navigate to where you downloaded the FTF file using the browse button in the top right.
Select the correct firmware, then click OK!
It'll process a bit, then will tell you to connect your device, firstly put your cable into the computer/laptop first, then hold down the volume down button on your device and connect the micro USB part to the device.
If all goes well it will start flashing, finish and tell you to restart the phone, the process could easily take 15 minutes, so be patient.
Step 3, Lets root the device:
Try rooting with the root option within FlashTool
Should that not work try this:
You want to download bin4rys rooting toolkit, which is found here and here
This part you will be walked through in the command prompt of the toolkit, it will tell you what to do and when, it is very simple!
Step 4, Now we're rooted, we want a recovery:
Now we need to get CWM recovery for locked bootloaders installed!
Download CWM installer here
Next extract the folder to somewhere on your computer, connect your phone to the computer, remember to allow unknown sources to be installed and to allow usb debugging, these can be found in 'security' and 'developer options' respectively.
Once done, double click on 'install.bat' and let the installer do it's magic.
If you have issues with this step, take a look at the 'Unable to enter recovery' section in the CWM for locked bootloaders thread here
Step 5, Download a rooted 4.3 update:
If you are an Xperia T user download from here
If you are an Xperia V user download from here
If you are an Xperia TX user download from here
Now transfer the package to the SD card on your device.
Next you want to power off your device, once that is done power back on, when you hit the first vibrate you should see a blue led, start repeatedly pressing the volume up button, the led should turn green and you will enter into CWM recovery.
RECOMMENDED: Now you are in recovery you should do a complete wipe data/factory reset, now this can be skipped but if it leads to errors and problems then you may need to go back to step 1, you have been warned!
Head to install zip from SD card and locate to where you downloaded the file, then flash the file!
Step 6, Enjoy:
You should now be all up to date with Android 4.3 and have root access, feel free to comment and ask questions in the thread if you are having problems or things didn't work as they should.
You also now should have PhilZ Touch Recovery installed which will allow you to install mods, make backups etc. To enter it is the exact same procedure as for CWM earlier on!
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I hope this has been a pain and stress free experience for you and that it worked
matt4321 said:
I see many threads about rooting Android 4.3, especially with locked bootloaders, along with many users getting confused about it so decided to make this guide on how to get root on your Android 4.3 device
Unfortunately there is no method to root directly on the Xperia T/TL/TX/V with Android 4.3, we must downgrade first!
Hello, can i root without cmw?
I hope this has been a pain and stress free experience for you and that it worked
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Hi, works on Xperia TX?
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matt4321 said:
I see many threads about rooting Android 4.3, especially with locked bootloaders, along with many users getting confused about it so decided to make this guide on how to get root on your Android 4.3 device
Unfortunately there is no method to root directly on the Xperia T/TL/TX/V with Android 4.3, we must downgrade first!
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Hi, can i root whitout cmw?
augustox said:
Hi, works on Xperia TX?
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Hi, can i root whitout cmw?
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It will now that you have a 4.3 rooted update in the dev section
No, CWM must be used to get up to 4.3
matt4321 said:
It will now that you have a 4.3 rooted update in the dev section
No, CWM must be used to get up to 4.3
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Ok. But can i use OTA to get up to 4.3?
augustox said:
Ok. But can i use OTA to get up to 4.3?
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No, this is why you need to follow the guide, if you OTA, you will lose root
matt4321 said:
No, this is why you need to follow the guide, if you OTA, you will lose root
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The CWM4XperiaT_v8i_JB.zip works on Xperia TX?
augustox said:
The CWM4XperiaT_v8i_JB.zip works on Xperia TX?
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Yes, that should work fine
I have instaled CWM recovery, but phone stucks with logo "Sony". Is it something I am doing wrong?
matt4321 said:
No, this is why you need to follow the guide, if you OTA, you will lose root
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You are wrong. You just have to do it rigth.
Just like i described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661698
[Lt30p]Keeping root with OTA-update!
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Skyguar said:
I have instaled CWM recovery, but phone stucks with logo "Sony". Is it something I am doing wrong?
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Which step did you get too? what device do you have? which ftf did you use?
thurin said:
You are wrong. You just have to do it rigth.
Just like i described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661698
[Lt30p]Keeping root with OTA-update!
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Fair enough, if it works for some people they can go this method. OTA updates with root isn't fool proof though so some users may find they loose it.
This is also more for people who have already OTA updated and don't have root
matt4321 said:
Which step did you get too? what device do you have? which ftf did you use?
Already sort it out, thanks for the guide!
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Skyguar said:
Which step did you get too? what device do you have? which ftf did you use?
Already sort it out, thanks for the guide!
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glad you got it sorted mate!
hey
im just wondering
if im doing this, are they gonna wipe out the entire data inside my phone??
because for some time, i was thinking about unlock the bootloader (even receive the request code from sony)
but after doing some research, i found many people regretting their decision to unlock, and even try to relock that thing
-thelastTsubasa
Works on my Xperia TX (locked bootloader), but i want to use the T9 Xperia Keyboard, can you give it to me please?
squillaciukm said:
hey
im just wondering
if im doing this, are they gonna wipe out the entire data inside my phone??
because for some time, i was thinking about unlock the bootloader (even receive the request code from sony)
but after doing some research, i found many people regretting their decision to unlock, and even try to relock that thing
-thelastTsubasa
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If you are on 4.1.2 then you can root and backup your data with Titanium Backup, If you're already on 4.3 and have to downgrade then you will have to wipe, otherwise you can get into problems
augustox said:
Works on my Xperia TX (locked bootloader), but i want to use the T9 Xperia Keyboard, can you give it to me please?
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I don't have a copy, download an official release from the dev section and get the apk out the /system/app folder
hey its me again
right now, i've done downloading all the required file.
just in step 5 (for xperia v) i only download LT25i.199_ch_deodex_root_philz_v1.zip
so, do we need to download LT25i_9.2.A.1.199_1269-5999_customized_CH
whats the difference between those two.
is it possible to root with flashtool instead the step 3? because i cant download from uploaded.net (idk why) in any browser please help
matt4321 said:
If you are on 4.1.2 then you can root and backup your data with Titanium Backup, If you're already on 4.3 and have to downgrade then you will have to wipe, otherwise you can get into problems
I don't have a copy, download an official release from the dev section and get the apk out the /system/app folder
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I can't find it
isko95 said:
is it possible to root with flashtool instead the step 3? because i cant download from uploaded.net (idk why) in any browser please help
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try and see, if it doesn't work look for a mirror in the root many android thread, I'm sure there will be one
squillaciukm said:
hey its me again
right now, i've done downloading all the required file.
just in step 5 (for xperia v) i only download LT25i.199_ch_deodex_root_philz_v1.zip
so, do we need to download LT25i_9.2.A.1.199_1269-5999_customized_CH
whats the difference between those two.
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I believe the first one is the flashable zip and the second one is the ftf
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I can't find it
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make a backup of it before you update?
matt4321 said:
try and see, if it doesn't work look for a mirror in the root many android thread, I'm sure there will be one
I believe the first one is the flashable zip and the second one is the ftf
make a backup of it before you update?
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Working rooting with flashtool instead of step 3, now i have 4.3 rooted
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
Wrong section buddy. Should be in the q and a section and you can actually ask in the help thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2345372
I would love to answer your question but I'm on my phone, very limited on what I can do atm.
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LitoNi said:
Wrong section buddy. Should be in the q and a section and you can actually ask in the help thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2345372
I would love to answer your question but I'm on my phone, very limited on what I can do atm.
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Damn, I didn't realize, hopefully a mod will be kind enough to move it. Thank you.
Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Welcome to xda where everyone starts off as a noob
Don't worry we all make mistakes hopefully a moderator will move it in the right place.
Now to answer your questions
a) A firmware is the software installed on your device you have got it right in your specs.
b) The method of rooting depends on the firmware. The firmware you have does not allow easy rooting.
You have two options since your bootloader can be unlocked
1) Backup your ta partition using the backup utility and store it on your computer. Unlock your bootloader and root your device by following the guide posted by cookie ninja in the xperia z
android development section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656698
[GUIDE][ROOT] How to Root 101 Firmware and regain LB
2) Downgrade your firmware to android 4.2.2 by flashing an FTF file using flashtool (you can find these in the development section as well) and then root using doomlords rooting toolkit. You can then upgrade to even android 4.4 by flashing any of the pre rooted roms from the development section.
All the best.
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Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time going around the forums and searching for what I seek and everything is so confusing and I really need someone's help. I've never done this and it terrifies me to screw up my phone. Here's the deal, I want to root my Sony Xperia Z so I can remove the useless built in apps and maybe get a cool theme. I've been looking for threads but there are so many and I don't know which one to take, most talk about some firmware I don't even know what that is but I looked a bit on the internet and found out which is so here are my phone specs:
Sony Xperia Z
C6603
4.3 Jelly Bean
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
Firmware thing: 10.4.B.0.569
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped
Raptyrox said:
Hello everyone,
I am new here and I'm having really hard time.......
Any help would be appreciated, thank you so much.
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Sony smartphones are nearly impossible to hard brick, unless you restored a wrong bootloader TA partition.(the one not from your own device)
The worst case scenario which you can get is total wipeout of every data you have on your phone, so always make a backup of things you need before doing anything.
The things you will need:
1.Basic computer skills
2.Knowing the bootloader of your phone
3.Knowing how to use custom recovery (cwm or twrp)
4.Knowing how to use flashtool
5.Keep a backup of firmware files (ftf) in case anything happen
6.Always check the forum in case the old backup of something of yours won't work in your phone after you updated
Thank you guys, you're all wonderful.
Raptyrox said:
Thank you guys, you're all wonderful.
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You're welcome bro!:highfive:
androidfreak70 said:
Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped
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One question, if I root it I can install kitkat? Just as an example.
Raptyrox said:
One question, if I root it I can install kitkat? Just as an example.
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If you want stock unmodded one you can do it without root. And if you want a rooted with dual recovery you will need root
But I advise you not to use stock kitkat because its lags alot and low battery life
Try those if you want:
Stock no root needed ( flash via flashtool)
Modded and fast with Root and recoveryROOT NEEDED
Thanks!
androidfreak70 said:
Hi
Welcome to xda
First you cant root 4.3 only if unlock bootloader and the unlock not hard but better try downgrade to 4.2.2:
Download a software called flashtool from here and install it then after install finish go to the place where you install flashtool and find folder called DRIVERS open it and you will find an exe file open it and select xperia z- flashmode drivers - fastboot drivers then install
Get an FTF file for flashtool like that
After the ftf download finish put the ftf file in "frimware" folder in the place you installed flashtool
Open flashtool then click the lighning icon
Select your downloaded FTF
After few minutes you will see screen appear says WAITING FOR FLASH MODE
Turn off you phone
Hold the volume down button then connect your phone with your pc with usb cable
After few minutes you will see your phone downgradedto 4.2.2
THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOU APPS AND DATA IN YOUR PHONE!!! So better make backup!!.the phone must charged to 80%
Now root your device with kingo root this tool not working on 4.3 that why i said must DOWNGRADE
Install CWM and TWRP recovery here
After finish get a PREROOTED ROM like this
Flash it in recovery
Now we finished
Other notes: the flashtool and FTF can repair your phone if bricked so dont panic if that happened just use the lighting icon:angel:
Hit thanks if helped
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This is what has to be done. Took me a while but yeah its worth it at the end.
Obillion said:
This is what has to be done. Took me a while but yeah its worth it at the end.
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:good::good:
I made the mistake of unlocking my bootloader without making a backup of my TA, so make sure you don't make the same mistake. Not an issue really unless you REALLY want OTA updates.
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