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Hello..I just had my Xperia Z1 updated to the latest firmware 14.1.G.2.257 and tried over and over to root it using vRoot, 360root and Kingo root but with all the result is "Root failed"!!.can anyone help me to root my device on this firmware? Thanks
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You cannot root this firmware
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If you have read the numerous threads before updating, you'll find out that the old methods no longer work as Sony closed the root exploit in the new update.
The "longer" way of rooting the 257 firmware can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440408
today 360root was updated.
dunno if it added support ?
cocchiararo said:
today 360root was updated.
dunno if it added support ?
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i just tried, it didn't work............my z1 come with 257, cann't root now...........
hikarumk2 said:
i just tried, it didn't work............my z1 come with 257, cann't root now...........
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What Android version do you have? What model number is your phone?
This thread is super old... Only .534 can be rooted, then you can OTA update to .257
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TagEHeuer said:
What Android version do you have? What model number is your phone?
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mine is sony z1 running 4.2.2(257), the problem is sony OTAing the newest version 290, so i couldn't downgreat to the old version than ota update to 257
hikarumk2 said:
mine is sony z1 running 4.2.2(257), the problem is sony OTAing the newest version 290, so i couldn't downgreat to the old version than ota update to 257
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Downgrade to .534, root and then upgrade OTA.
Download the file here: https://mega.co.nz/#!K1QD1bSK!JkgNvz3Tqb6lq4brVUEyZGraOjMQuTuzn8IaEFhQhUI (ftf file for .534 firmware)
Use flashtool to downgrade it ( untick wipe data/cache/appslogs )
Then root it with vroot or something else.
Then it will prompt you to download .257, doing do it OTA not through your PC
TagEHeuer said:
Downgrade to .534, root and then upgrade OTA.
Download the file here: (ftf file for .534 firmware)
Use flashtool to downgrade it ( untick wipe data/cache/appslogs )
Then root it with vroot or something else.
Then it will prompt you to download .257, doing do it OTA not through your PC
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sony is telling me to update to .290 now, will it tell me to update to .257 after i downgraded to .534? or keep telling me update to .290?
hikarumk2 said:
sony is telling me to update to .290 now, will it tell me to update to .257 after i downgraded to .534? or keep telling me update to .290?
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It will tell you to update to 290.
However, if your bootloader is unlock-able, backup TA partition then unlock it, then install a recovery and flash Supersu flashable zip, then flash stock kernel and then restore TA partition.
Regards,
~J2C
by than 4.4 is out..
Gettin abit confused now with all this root, bootloader, 4.3 stuff.
am still on 257 (rooted), i have the 4.3 OTA notice but i know if i update ill lose root (maybe partial root). ive heard that 4.3 can be rooted but requires unlocking the bootloader. when i go into the service menu it says: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO.
does this mean its not possible for me to root 4.3 at the moment.
if not then whats the limitation on Partial root, i dont do anything particular advance with root, just get certian apps (greenify, ad-away, autohide softkeys) can these apps still function properly on Partial root?
sorry i know these questions have been asked elsewhere but its pain trying to look through the many many threads or looking through about 60 pages on 1 thread.
Tonian1878 said:
Gettin abit confused now with all this root, bootloader, 4.3 stuff.
am still on 257 (rooted), i have the 4.3 OTA notice but i know if i update ill lose root (maybe partial root). ive heard that 4.3 can be rooted but requires unlocking the bootloader. when i go into the service menu it says: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO.
does this mean its not possible for me to root 4.3 at the moment.
if not then whats the limitation on Partial root, i dont do anything particular advance with root, just get certian apps (greenify, ad-away, autohide softkeys) can these apps still function properly on Partial root?
sorry i know these questions have been asked elsewhere but its pain trying to look through the many many threads or looking through about 60 pages on 1 thread.
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Bootloader unlock allowed: NO means you can't unlock bootloader.
Partial root doesn't allow you to edit anything in the /system or in the root /.
Anything that edits system won't work (Probably autohide softkeys probably won't work. But it might work if you installed it before updating).
Regards,
~J2C
Just2Cause said:
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO means you can't unlock bootloader.
Partial root doesn't allow you to edit anything in the /system or in the root /.
Anything that edits system won't work (Probably autohide softkeys probably won't work. But it might work if you installed it before updating).
Regards,
~J2C
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cool. Thanks.
so is the no hack to force bootloader to unlock?
sorry if some questions seem stupid. was an iOS person until i got the z1. use to think jailbreaking was a nightmare but its a blessing in comparison to rooting Android or more specifically the z1.
Tonian1878 said:
so is the no hack to force bootloader to unlock?
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Not yet. That may be ways out though, if it's ever possible.
Just2Cause said:
It will tell you to update to 290.
However, if your bootloader is unlock-able, backup TA partition then unlock it, then install a recovery and flash Supersu flashable zip, then flash stock kernel and then restore TA partition.
Regards,
~J2C
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oh, someone said that to do backup TA i have to root first, is that true?
Yes.
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hikarumk2 said:
oh, someone said that to do backup TA i have to root first, is that true?
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Yes, and the solution is simple, flash stock 534 and root it with kingo root or vroot or whatever way you may want to use. Then backup TA easily.
Regards,
~J2C
I have C6903
Build 14.2.A.1.136
when rooting it goes to the screen where it reset my data and it ends and vroot shows error, can anyone direct me to the corrected way? Thanks
Dear all friends here. I just got an OTA from my Xperia Z1. But after I downloaded and install it fail to update. I've unroot my Z1 already. Who met this problem please leave a comments here. Thanks
Great news I am on 4.3 with root via OTA. Yes it did work!
So what you must do: Flash .534 via flashtool, then root, then OTA (with ota survival mode enabled) to 4.3!
Don't do anything else like disable system apps, only what I said in this post!
M-Dawg said:
Great news I am on 4.3 with root via OTA. Yes it did work!
So what you must do: Flash .534 via flashtool, then root, then OTA (with ota survival mode enabled) to 4.3!
Don't do anything else like disable system apps, only what I said in this post!
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So it will keep rooted?
Brianlymtb said:
So it will keep rooted?
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Well it worked for me! So if you do what I described there, you will still have root on 4.3.
Ask if you need further help!
Brianlymtb said:
So it will keep rooted?
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I want to know to, your still or not
M-Dawg said:
Well it worked for me! So if you do what I described there, you will still have root on 4.3.
Ask if you need further help!
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Are you sure you have full root? Others have reported that they have partial root and cannot write to system files.
hush66 said:
Are you sure you have full root? Others have reported that they have partial root and cannot write to system files.
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yea partial root I see now, why is that?
Now am update from 534 to 290. I will tell you all if the root still kept or not.
M-Dawg said:
yea partial root I see now, why is that?
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The root not work after OTA to 4.3 it cannot write the system but it still have Super User.
Hi,
I am on 4.4.2 stock ROM but rooted & locked bootloader.
Can i install 4.4.4 using PCC and keep the root?
If not root then can i keep the DATA, APPS and the MODS?
Please Help.
Thanks.
shrishail87 said:
Hi,
I am on 4.4.2 stock ROM but rooted & locked bootloader.
Can i install 4.4.4 using PCC and keep the root?
If not root then can i keep the DATA, APPS and the MODS?
Please Help.
Thanks.
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Do NOT update to 4.4.4 via PCC if you want root.
Find the FTF and flash it via flashtool.
kentexcitebot said:
Do NOT update to 4.4.4 via PCC if you want root.
Find the FTF and flash it via flashtool.
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Thanks.
Can i keep all mods installed via Xposed if i flash the ftf.?
kentexcitebot said:
Do NOT update to 4.4.4 via PCC if you want root.
Find the FTF and flash it via flashtool.
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That will also lose root.
Solution
Either update via PCC or flashtool, then use the easy newroot method from the cross device development section to root again.
gregbradley said:
That will also lose root.
Solution
Either update via PCC or flashtool, then use the easy newroot method from the cross device development section to root again.
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What about the mods? Will they remain intact or should i install superuser mod again?
shrishail87 said:
What about the mods? Will they remain intact or should i install superuser mod again?
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If you use pccompanion you will keep your data, but your system partition is wiped and upgraded.
If you use FTF then the phone is completely wiped (Data and internal storage as well as system)
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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What was it on prior to the update?
maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
yoorie016 said:
the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
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I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop
sruba209 said:
my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop
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OTA will always fail when you're rooted, as signature checks will fail. You need to flash a pre-rooted 157 after wiping system and caches (not data).
maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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Install a non-rooted, fresh copy of 157. Close Sony Updater tool(s).
Flash the 108 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Root using XperiaRoot. Close XperiaRoot.
Flash the 157 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Install XZDR Dual Recovery, and use TWRP from now on. CWM is old and should be killed with fire.
Send me $50 and a large pepperoni pizza.
Files are available here.
maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?
yoorie016 said:
are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?
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re done root now phone is ok back to 14.4.A.0.157 with unlocked bootloader.
Hopefully that will stop over the air update.
Now looking for rooted lollipop that I can flash
Hi,
Just been notified of an update to 270... It's an 18.3 mb download... As I'm rooted, will this ota update remove root?
Regards,
Alan
nalab1 said:
Hi,
Just been notified of an update to 270... It's an 18.3 mb download... As I'm rooted, will this ota update remove root?
Regards,
Alan
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As far as I know any OTA update will remove root, you would need a pre-rooted firmware.
nalab1 said:
Hi,
Just been notified of an update to 270... It's an 18.3 mb download... As I'm rooted, will this ota update remove root?
Regards,
Alan
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Ota will not install, after the download it will say ' verification failed '
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fayez69 said:
Ota will not install, after the download it will say ' verification failed '
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Hi,
Are you on UBL? if that so, relock first your bootloader then try to update again.
yoorie016 said:
Hi,
Are you on UBL? if that so, relock first your bootloader then try to update again.
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Hi,
no, bootloader is locked...
nalab1 said:
Hi,
no, bootloader is locked...
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good, then follow my instructions above (the link) carefully.
yoorie016 said:
good, then follow my instructions above (the link) carefully.
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What link? And, will I loose root? I am on .242 ...
nalab1 said:
What link? And, will I loose root? I am on .242 ...
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Hi Bro,
sorry, apparently my reply was mixed up with you.
im not sure if you'll lose root but just to make sure, download a pre-rooted .270 FTF or create your own pre-rooted FTF using this method
Is it possible to make a flashable zip out of OTA?
mnsk said:
Is it possible to make a flashable zip out of OTA?
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Yes but you will have to use the Sony Companion program, you will connect your phone and click repair, this will download the firmware, but make sure you do not flash it to your phone, the firmware when downloaded will be in /ProgramData/Sony, not sure if that's the right directory, but it will be about there, then you will need to use FlashTools to decrypt the firmware, then you will need to create a bundle before a ftf file is created. After that its just a point of making a flash pre-rooted zip. Way too much hassle, but I have done it.
demon148 said:
Yes but you will have to use the Sony Companion program, you will connect your phone and click repair, this will download the firmware, but make sure you do not flash it to your phone, the firmware when downloaded will be in /ProgramData/Sony, not sure if that's the right directory, but it will be about there, then you will need to use FlashTools to decrypt the firmware, then you will need to create a bundle before a ftf file is created. After that its just a point of making a flash pre-rooted zip. Way too much hassle, but I have done it.
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Thanks but I am talking about the 18mb update we are getting on phone, doesn't PC companion would download the whole 1gb file.