[REQUEST] Root Guide for Dummies - Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Can someone make a detailed and noob friendly guide about rooting ?
Personally I'm confused with this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646904
Thanks

Because that guide requires you to:
1: Downgrade back to 4.1.2 via this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
2: Root it via this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440375
3: Install this recovery:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
4: Install this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2780836
That guide is very confusing for new users

mrjraider said:
Because that guide requires you to:
1: Downgrade back to 4.1.2 via this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
2: Root it via this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440375
3: Install this recovery:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
4: Install this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2780836
That guide is very confusing for new users
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Thank you very much.
The only phone I rooted was X8, so now everything looks new.
Do I lose DRM keys by downgrading?

No only when you unlock your bootloader.

mrjraider said:
No only when you unlock your bootloader.
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OK thanks again.
I'll try it now wish me luck

Good Luck... It is not that hard.

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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] Help rooting Android 4.4.2 Xperia z

Hey all, I recently updated my firmware on my xperia, and I absolutely hate it. I would like to install some custom firmware, however I have not been able to find how to root it anywhere. I usually have Iphones so this is all new to me. Any tips or links you could give would be greatly appreciated
Jbulls94 said:
Hey all, I recently updated my firmware on my xperia, and I absolutely hate it. I would like to install some custom firmware, however I have not been able to find how to root it anywhere. I usually have Iphones so this is all new to me. Any tips or links you could give would be greatly appreciated
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If you want to install a custom rom you need to unlock your bootloader, this will void your warranty.
1. Downgrade to 4.2.2 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-3-1-2-67-t2512422
2. root your phone via easy rooting method :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
3. Backup your TA-Partition:
4: unlock your bootloader
5: search for a custom rom you like and follow the instructions in the specific thread
St.Jimmy90 said:
If you want to install a custom rom you need to unlock your bootloader, this will void your warranty.
1. Downgrade to 4.2.2 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-3-1-2-67-t2512422
2. root your phone via easy rooting method :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
3. Backup your TA-Partition:
4: unlock your bootloader
5: search for a custom rom you like and follow the instructions in the specific thread
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For Installing Custom ROMs U don't need to unlock ur Bootloader..
Only CM and CM based roms need Unlocked Bootloader

[Q] root problem

Hello all. Sorry for my bad english.
After upgrade my Xperia Z by PcCompanion, I lost root and xdualrecovery.
And impossible to recover (despite my extensive research on the forum and despite extensive test ).
Can you help me (step by step)
I put the picture of my situation to save time. (ATTACHED THUMBNAILS)
important: bootloader unlock allowed: No
thank you in advance.
dededede said:
Hello all. Sorry for my bad english.
After upgrade my Xperia Z by PcCompanion, I lost root and xdualrecovery.
And impossible to recover (despite my extensive research on the forum and despite extensive test ).
Can you help me (step by step)
I put the picture of my situation to save time. (ATTACHED THUMBNAILS)
thank you in advance.
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First: please black out your IMEI in the picture
To your question: You have to downgrade to 4.2.2, download any .ftf file and root it using Doomlords easy rooting method. Install the dualrecovery and search for a pre rooted 4.3 or 4.4 rom
St.Jimmy90 said:
First: please black out your IMEI in the picture
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sorry
St.Jimmy90 said:
You have to downgrade to 4.2.2, download any .ftf file and root it using Doomlords easy rooting method. Install the dualrecovery and search for a pre rooted 4.3 or 4.4 rom
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thank you for your reponce.
I have a problem during downgrad .... bootloop
and repaired with PcCompanion
but I'll try again
When I am in 4.3, i use the method flash back to 4.2 (kernel only) to root, then flash back to 4.3 (flash kernel only) follow this thread by Doomlord:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...-rooting-firmware-10-3-1-0-t2386405?nocache=1
My question is: can I use this method with stock 4.4 (locked bootloader) ? if this possible, does anyone have stock kernel only in .ftf file ?
Thank you!
dededede said:
sorry
thank you for your reponce.
I have a problem during downgrad .... bootloop
and repaired with PcCompanion
but I'll try again
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You have to wipe all the data on your phone, there are 3 boxes that have to be checked in flashtool
this is good
I do not understand why it does not work
I'll jump out the window
thank you
dededede said:
this is good
I do not understand why it does not work
I'll jump out the window
thank you
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You're welcome
Report back if it worked

Hello, Need help about root lolipop C6903

Hii, Xda
Just updated Sony xperia z1 C6903 UK.
Bootloader is locked. How to root?
any method root without unlocking bootloader?
Please guide me. Thank You.
coolboy744 said:
Hii, Xda
Just updated Sony xperia z1 C6903 UK.
Bootloader is locked. How to root?
any method root without unlocking bootloader?
Please guide me. Thank You.
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Go back to kitkat install root and recovery
Download pre rooted firmware of your region and past it to sd card
Now follow instructions of the page that you downloaded you pre rooted rom
Generally it should be wipe and flash however some roms need to flash stripped kernal so reed the instructions on that page carefully
In this method you dont need to unlock your bootloader....
kathanpatel1001 said:
Go back to kitkat install root and recovery
Download pre rooted firmware of your region and past it to sd card
Now follow instructions of the page that you downloaded you pre rooted rom
Generally it should be wipe and flash however some roms need to flash stripped kernal so reed the instructions on that page carefully
In this method you dont need to unlock your bootloader....
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Can you please provide a detailed procedure complete with download links? I am new to this and I would rather not brick my phone.
device: Xperia z1
Root status: never rooted
MaiSaan14 said:
Can you please provide a detailed procedure complete with download links? I am new to this and I would rather not brick my phone.
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In that case you better stay away from root, because if you break something, there will be more hassle.
If you want to root, learn how to do that, there are plenty of tutorials here on XDA available. Start reading, don't wait for someone to hold your hand.
Tenha fé vai sair , também espero em nome de satã
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coolboy744 said:
Hii, Xda
Just updated Sony xperia z1 C6903 UK.
Bootloader is locked. How to root?
any method root without unlocking bootloader?
Please guide me. Thank You.
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kathanpatel1001 said:
Go back to kitkat install root and recovery
Download pre rooted firmware of your region and past it to sd card
Now follow instructions of the page that you downloaded you pre rooted rom
Generally it should be wipe and flash however some roms need to flash stripped kernal so reed the instructions on that page carefully
In this method you dont need to unlock your bootloader....
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How to downgrade? without downgrade there is no way to root?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+downgrade+xperia+z1

(HELP-Q&A) Can I install and use custom recovery without rooting my phone?

Is it possible?
wffarrel said:
Is it possible?
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Yes it is. Go at this link https://twrp.me/devices/motorolamotox2014.html and just follow the instructions for users without root.

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