I just got a Z1 C6903 and want to unlock the bootloader/root so I can flash a stock android rom (= nexus like rom). I have only previously rooted Nexus devices - is there a one-click root tool that will do this ??
Thnx, and sorry is it was posted before I'm new here
Take a look over here
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Take a look over here
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But this guide is for older firmware - can I still follow it ?
No need to unlock the bootloader to root, just follow my sig. But to install an aosp ROM you will have to unlock the boot as well
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No need to unlock the bootloader to root, just follow my sig. But to install an aosp ROM you will have to unlock the boot as well
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Okay so I have never rooted and unlocked a device apart from Nexus'. Is there a Complete guide on how to do this for the .108 firmware?? And what do Ioose when unlocking the bootloader? Is it safe? Should I unlock the bootloader and then root the device following your guide or the other way round? Thnx
Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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Oh sorry I needed answers fast Anyway thanks allot for your help!
Also, you should know that you do not need to unlock the boot loader to install a custom recovery. You only need root. And one you root using the newroot method you will have cmw recovery installed.
You only need to unlock the boot loader if you want to flash a custom kernel, or flash a custom rom based on a custom kernel such as CM, AOSP etc
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gregbradley said:
Also, you should know that you do not need to unlock the boot loader to install a custom recovery. You only need root. And one you root using the newroot method you will have cmw recovery installed.
You only need to unlock the boot loader if you want to flash a custom kernel, or flash a custom rom based on a custom kernel such as CM, AOSP etc
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I want to Install Cm and get stock android. Can I use a Ta partition backup tool? And how risky is this?
Yes you can use it, I have advised you to do it. There is no risk, it just copies your trim area partition so you can restore later if you want to relock your boot loader
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Yes you can use it, I have advised you to do it. There is no risk, it just copies your trim area partition so you can restore later if you want to relock your boot loader
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Okay thanks then I will be rooting now thanks for all your help, I will let you know if I run into any problems
gregbradley said:
Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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Sorry to bother again, but I can't find the 4.4.4 ( .108 ) root guide/toolkit that you screenshoted in your post - both newroot and easy root aren't in the subforums
EDIT: found Newroot DERP
Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
They're are also numerous you tube videos if care to Google then
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gregbradley said:
Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
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Sorry I will use this one then... I will try for the last time to use Sonys guide with the android SDK but aren't there any alternatives ?? For instance flashtool ??
gregbradley said:
Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
They're are also numerous you tube videos if care to Google then
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This is the only video I can find but the website now looks totally different
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvUIu5EG3ng
The website has gone through an over haul, but is exactly the same process.
You can use flashtool but you still need the unlock code from Sony.
If you have installed the fastboot, flashode and z1 drivers in flashtool then you do not need to do anything else.
Connect in fast boot mode, type
Fastboot devices
Then you should get a reply back with a serial number.
Then type the command to unlock the bootloader with the code you get from Sony.
To install the drivers from flashtool, goto
C:\flashtool\drivers and run drivers.Exe
Choose fastboot, flashmode and z1 drivers
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The website has gone through an over haul, but is exactly the same process.
You can use flashtool but you still need the unlock code from Sony.
If you have installed the fastboot, flashode and z1 drivers in flashtool then you do not need to do anything else.
Connect in fast boot mode, type
Fastboot devices
Then you should get a reply back with a serial number.
Then type the command to unlock the bootloader with the code you get from Sony.
To install the drivers from flashtool, goto
C:\flashtool\drivers and run drivers.Exe
Choose fastboot, flashmode and z1 drivers
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Okay so I have the code from Sony but am still lost.... Please where do I download Flashtool ? I haven't used it in my life so I don't know what to do and the Android SDK which they want me to use I can't even install ! I'm using Ubuntu btw.. please help
Flashtool.net, just Google it.
It does work on Linux as well
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Flashtool.net, just Google it.
It does work on Linux as well
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Will the application guide me through the unlocking process ?? On the site I can't seem to figure it out :/
On the site there is instructions to install it on Linux,
Once it's installed click on the blu button and follow what it says.
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some one plz help me for solving the problem. i am getting this error while unlocking the bootloader. check the pic below..
Try using the latest flash tool. That should solve your problem.
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shprakash said:
some one plz help me for solving the problem. i am getting this error while unlocking the bootloader. check the pic below..
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Do not forget to make a TA-Backup.
gripfly said:
Do not forget to make a TA-Backup.
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should i need to root before unlocking the bootloader?
shprakash said:
should i need to root before unlocking the bootloader?
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I don't know. But do you have USB debugging on?
Google doesn't say something for your problem? Which tutorial/method you use?
You need root to backup your TA, so yes and no
Strictly seen you don't need it to unlock, but i strongly suggest you do backup your TA do you can restore your drm keys should you ever have the need to
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crazymister said:
You need root to backup your TA, so yes and no
Strictly seen you don't need it to unlock, but i strongly suggest you do backup your TA do you can restore your drm keys should you ever have the need to
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i have backed up my drm keys with TA
only thing i need to do is to unlock my bootloader tats it, should i need to install Sdk before unlocking?
Are you allowed to unlock your bootloader? Check it out. *#*#7378423#*#*
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Are you allowed to unlock your bootloader? Check it out. *#*#7378423#*#*
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Finally got unlocked
happppiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee,,.....:laugh::victory:
Can the apps from Z2 be put onto non rooted Z1 at all?
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Just a few ones, like the live wallpaper MAY work. You need root to enjoy Z2 apps and many other goodies like the Xposed Framework.
Any more word on these apps working without root?
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kingchristy123 said:
Any more word on these apps working without root?
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As the most of them are form system it will be impossible without Root. Just Root your phone and you will discover a new world.
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As the most of them are form system it will be impossible without Root. Just Root your phone and you will discover a new world.
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yeah rooting it tonight need to look through it in on 4.4 atm if i download .534 and flash straight from kit kat would i lose imei and if so how could i prevent it
kingchristy123 said:
yeah rooting it tonight need to look through it in on 4.4 atm if i download .534 and flash straight from kit kat would i lose imei and if so how could i prevent it
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Just use the FTF provided by NUT in Post #3 here. Then use Bin4ry Method to root, Install SuperSU, XZDualRecovery and update to 4.4 again form http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443.
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Just use the FTF provided by NUT in Post #3 here. Then use Bin4ry Method to root, Install SuperSU, XZDualRecovery and update to 4.4 again form http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443.
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If my bootloader is lock do I still need dual recovery? Sorry im a bit of a newbie lol
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kingchristy123 said:
If my bootloader is lock do I still need dual recovery? Sorry im a bit of a newbie lol
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Yes, dualrecovery you have to have to install 4.4 from .zip file then stripped from Flashtool. It's an easy installation and you will forget even to have it but is really important because you will do a full backup of your System and if something go wrong you can restore it.
Hi guys,
I have a xperia z1 running 4.4.2 14.3.A.757 and i was wondering if i could use Vroot running 4.4.2 to root my z1 or do i have to downgrade to 4.2.2 the open Vroot and start the root process.
also i was wondering if i could open root with many android and root with 4.4.2 rather than 4.2.2.
Have been trying to follow Shem's video on youtube, the root with may android binary method when i open the runme.bat file it says out of date?
Or is there a way when i can root using 4.4.2 without
-unlocking the bootloader
-downgrading
-loosing all user data.
Im a noob to all the root stuff haha!
thanks brandon
babzzz25 said:
Hi guys,
I have a xperia z1 running 4.4.2 14.3.A.757 and i was wondering if i could use Vroot running 4.4.2 to root my z1 or do i have to downgrade to 4.2.2 the open Vroot and start the root process.
also i was wondering if i could open root with many android and root with 4.4.2 rather than 4.2.2.
Have been trying to follow Shem's video on youtube, the root with may android binary method when i open the runme.bat file it says out of date?
Or is there a way when i can root using 4.4.2 without
-unlocking the bootloader
-downgrading
-loosing all user data.
Im a noob to all the root stuff haha!
thanks brandon
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I don't think so.. And was it not vroot that sends information about your phone to China?
But you need to downgrade and then upgrade
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DO NOT USE VROOT!!
Just follow the link in my signature to get rooted
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Or is there a way when i can root using 4.4.2 without
-unlocking the bootloader
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Yes
-downgrading
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No
-loosing all user data.
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yes
PS, Don't worry about posting your QUESTION in the wrong section. I provided an ANSWER anyway, and asked the mods to move it to the QUESTION and ANSWER section on your behalf.
To be honest I haven't a clue! Haha, I followed shems video on YouTube to root with binary method and when it got to flashable zip on the sd card twrp didn't seem to recognise the zip so I have to start the phone up with no os.. Flashed stock rom with flashtool. Tried to root the other day with the root many android and opened the install.bat file and it said it can't run supersu because my phone was out of date?
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There is absolutely no need to root the phone using bin4ry, root many android, kingo or any other method. Shems videos are overkill (IMHO) and have unnecessary steps
Just follow the link in my signature. 3 steps and you end up with a rooted KK Z1
Sweet thanks alot man!
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Sweet thanks alot man!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440619
gregbradley said:
There is absolutely no need to root the phone using bin4ry, root many android, kingo or any other method. Shems videos are overkill (IMHO) and have unnecessary steps
Just follow the link in my signature. 3 steps and you end up with a rooted KK Z1
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To be honest I don't have a clue how to root using your signature, I'm new to this stuff -_-
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babzzz25 said:
To be honest I don't have a clue how to root using your signature, I'm new to this stuff -_-
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You follow the link and follow the instructions.
Its all explained
But you will have to log on using a pc to see my signature, so I will help you there...
The link in my signature takes you here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52407809&postcount=2
Do I need an unlocked bootloader?
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babzzz25 said:
Do I need an unlocked bootloader?
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no
flash 4.2 ftf
then connect to pc and run dual recovery
download zip for 4.4.2
flash from recovery - power off from main menu
flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel from many links here (or the rom you choose to run)
profit
no unlock bootloader etc, no fuss no muss
just pure win
babzzz25 said:
Do I need an unlocked bootloader?
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What does it say in my post I linked to....
it says
No need to unlock bootloader
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So no, it does not need an unlocked bootloader.
No need to be like that
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y2grae said:
no
flash 4.2 ftf
then connect to pc and run dual recovery
download zip for 4.4.2
flash from recovery - power off from main menu
flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel from many links here (or the rom you choose to run)
profit
no unlock bootloader etc, no fuss no muss
just pure win
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I get the bit until flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel, when does it get rooted?
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babzzz25 said:
I get the bit until flash 4.4.2 ftf kernel, when does it get rooted?
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when you install dual recovery
its all explained in the relevant threads..
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No need to be like that
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Have to be...
Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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ImTheHatGuy said:
Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
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If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
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That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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kingvortex said:
If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
androidtweaker1 said:
As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
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It's the Q&A section. If people knew everything, they wouldn't be asking for assistance here.
Please stop posting incorrect or incomplete information and replying without reading the question properly and I won't need to keep correcting you.
I'm sorry that you appear to be upset, but if you're going to reply to almost every thread here, then you should at least try to provide correct information.
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As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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You're correct. There's no way to unlock your bootloader.
Yes, you will need to download a 4.2.2 firmware and flash it using Flashtool. This will probably require that you wipe your data, unfortunately.
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Thats perfrctly fine, I had backed up all my data with Helium Premium to Dropbox before I bricked it but now need root to get it all back lol
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1. Download a 4.2.2 FTF - Download.
2. Flash it with Flashtool.
3. Install XZDualRecovery using the unrooted method.
4. Install a prerooted KitKat rom, such as this or a custom rom of your choice.
If you need any help with Flashtool, then just ask.
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Thanks very much, I will give this a try when I get home
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You're welcome.
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When updating to a new ROM eg, one at 4.4.x do I really need to upgrade up each build version? I looked at the requirements and one requires the next down, and then again and I think I would need to do it like 4 times.
You shouldn't need to, as most custom roms provide everything you need. The zip sometimes contains everything or sometimes you have to use Flashtool to flash a supplied FTF for the kernel and baseband.
If you're unsure, you could ask in the specific thread for the rom.
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hey !
I have a new Z1 C6903 with the .108 firmware and I want to flash a custom rom ( stock android, probably Cyanogenmod). Do I need to unlock the bootloader for that ?
Thnx !
Afterlife737 said:
hey !
I have a new Z1 C6903 with the .108 firmware and I want to flash a custom rom ( stock android, probably Cyanogenmod). Do I need to unlock the bootloader for that ?
Thnx !
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If you want cm on your Z1 you need to unlock your bootloader. Backup ta first
JustPlayingHard said:
If you want cm on your Z1 you need to unlock your bootloader. Backup ta first
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How do I do this and do I unlock the bootloader before rooting the device ?? Is unlocking the bootloader risky ??
Root first, backup ta, then unlock the boot.
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Root first, backup ta, then unlock the boot.
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Okay - is there an all in one guide I can follow from someone? How do I backup the Ta partition and do I have to unlock the bootloader using Android Sdk or is there a different way?
Thread closed. Please post your question once and use search.
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