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[help] need infos on latest rom and latest root method

hello I am an old Z user , but it got stolen 6month ago...
I just got a new one, I'm not a noob but I'm lost on what is the latest rom to install and the proper way to root it as I'm sure old methods aren't working anymore...
from what I roughly understood, you need to unlock the bootloader now?
if yes I would need help on that!
(I heard about some "framework" stuff to install as well)
thanks for helping !

dave_id said:
hello I am an old Z user , but it got stolen 6month ago...
I just got a new one, I'm not a noob but I'm lost on what is the latest rom to install and the proper way to root it as I'm sure old methods aren't working anymore...
from what I roughly understood, you need to unlock the bootloader now?
if yes I would need help on that!
(I heard about some "framework" stuff to install as well)
thanks for helping !
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latest ROM is 4.3 - build number 10.4.1.B.0.101
You only need an unlocked bootloader if you want custom ROMS such as CM, PAC etc with custom kernels. Cant flash custom kernels if on locked bootloader
Unlock bootloader - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/tutorial-xperia-z-zl-bootloader-t2153261
To root you will need to be on a 4.2 ROM, once rooted you can install a recovery then you can install a rooted 4.3 ROM or custom ROM
Follow this method to root on stock rom - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
(additional guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/guide-how-to-root-101-firmware-lb-t2656698)
Follow this method to gain recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/ub-lb-xzdualrecovery-xperia-z-qa-thread-t2477769
Should be ready to flash stuff

thanks a lot!!!
was lost into all the new infos...
so to install 4.3 - 10.4.1.B.0.101 no need to unlock, right?
(I only need the sony rom)

dave_id said:
thanks a lot!!!
was lost into all the new infos...
so to install 4.3 - 10.4.1.B.0.101 no need to unlock, right?
(I only need the sony rom)
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Correct, you do not need to unlock the bootloader if you are going to install the 4.3 - 10.4.1.B.0.101 ROM.
You can either do this on flashtool by flashing a 4.3 FTF or you can root and install recovery and flash a rom zip file

CM 11 BL- Help

Hello guys, im new to all this stuff and i dont really know what i have to do first in order to get CM 11 installed on my Bootloader locked phone.
Its so confusing, i dont know if i have to root my device first, or install a recovery or unlock my bootloader first so im able to root it etc.
Can anyone help me what to do first? im on the 4.3 Update
abload.de/img/screenshot_2014-05-02weo0t.png
the reason why i want to have CM 11 is because ive read that this rom is way faster than the 4.3 stock, also it has better ram management (?) and doenst lag as much as the stock one.
Also why i want to have the BL version is because i dont really want to void my warranty.
I hope you guys can help me out with a nice step by step guide for someone who thinks all those different steps are getting confusing oh and im sorry for my english ^^ im from germany

Peter_Blart_xSP said:
Hello guys, im new to all this stuff and i dont really know what i have to do first in order to get CM 11 installed on my Bootloader locked phone.
Its so confusing, i dont know if i have to root my device first, or install a recovery or unlock my bootloader first so im able to root it etc.
Can anyone help me what to do first? im on the 4.3 Update
abload.de/img/screenshot_2014-05-02weo0t.png
the reason why i want to have CM 11 is because ive read that this rom is way faster than the 4.3 stock, also it has better ram management (?) and doenst lag as much as the stock one.
Also why i want to have the BL version is because i dont really want to void my warranty.
I hope you guys can help me out with a nice step by step guide for someone who thinks all those different steps are getting confusing oh and im sorry for my english ^^ im from germany
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First,you will need to root your phone & install recovery
Then flash the 4.4.2 ROM for Locked bootloader over here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735975

Ben Ling said:
First,you will need to root your phone & install recovery
Then flash the 4.4.2 ROM for Locked bootloader over here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735975
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Sounds legit, in order to root my phone, i have to downgrade to the very first firmware and then use the doomlord method right?
after that i have to install the recovery, after that, do i have to flash a pre rooted 4.3 stock firmware or can i go straight from the very first rooted stock FW to the 4.4.2 rom?

Peter_Blart_xSP said:
Sounds legit, in order to root my phone, i have to downgrade to the very first firmware and then use the doomlord method right?
after that i have to install the recovery, after that, do i have to flash a pre rooted 4.3 stock firmware or can i go straight from the very first rooted stock FW to the 4.4.2 rom?
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you will need to downgrade,root it,flash recovery,flash pre-rooted 4.3 rom,then 4.4 Rom...
make a backup of 4.3 rom using recovery in case you want to revert.

Yes, downgrade, root, install cwm, install CM10.2 for LB, reboot recovery again and install cm 11 for lb

mrjraider said:
Yes, downgrade, root, install cwm, install CM10.2 for LB, reboot recovery again and install cm 11 for lb
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Aufter ive installed Cm 10.2 i got stuck on the Sony logo -.- is this a bootloop? if yes then this happened the second time...

Got it know, works perfectly, shame that this is "only" the stock android ui :/ btw. is there a way in the options where you can enable the % of the battery? i cant find it

Try Xposed modules...

mrjraider said:
Try Xposed modules...
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Dont know whats xposed modules are, but ive found it now anyways, was hidden somewhere in an advanced options tab

Google xposed
Gesendet von meinem Xperia SP

Xperia Z1 Launcher issues
Hy guys,
I tried to install the xperia z1 launcher on my CM11 LBL. it worked for a while but since yesterday not working anymore. Always crash!!!
I tried to reinstall it, to change apk, but no way it won't works. For some of them the phone won't install...
Any solutions??? Also a crash issues with google cam...
Thanx for help

[Q] Help on installing Cyanogenmod on Xperia SP

Hi guys, I have the Xperia SP C5303 with an unlocked bootloader but the issue is I updated it and it's now running on Jellybean 4.3 Build number 12.1.A.1.201. I've done some research and got conflicting info as to whether I can root the phone and install Cyanogenmod. I'd really appreciate some help in this matter and especially if somebody can give me detailed instructions on how to root and install Cyanogenmod on this device if it's possible. Thanks in advance.:good:

Heishi Jager said:
Hi guys, I have the Xperia SP C5303 with an unlocked bootloader but the issue is I updated it and it's now running on Jellybean 4.3 Build number 12.1.A.1.201. I've done some research and got conflicting info as to whether I can root the phone and install Cyanogenmod. I'd really appreciate some help in this matter and especially if somebody can give me detailed instructions on how to root and install Cyanogenmod on this device if it's possible. Thanks in advance.:good:
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Just flash kernel with cwm and then flash cm and gapps with wipe data and cache
reboot

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I'm having the same problem that you friend :/

You need to flash the old 4.1.2 firmware first and carry out the root/recovery on that then do whatever you want after that.
People with unlocked BL may be able to tell you if theres a quicker way with flashtool to just flash a kernel with recovery but I dont know if thats the case.

Levered said:
Just flash kernel with cwm and then flash cm and gapps with wipe data and cache
reboot
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CAn you give me links to the latest cyanogenmod for this device as well as google apps?

Oblox said:
You need to flash the old 4.1.2 firmware first and carry out the root/recovery on that then do whatever you want after that.
People with unlocked BL may be able to tell you if theres a quicker way with flashtool to just flash a kernel with recovery but I dont know if thats the case.
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Thanks, think I'll do that.

[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

Questions about my Xperia Z1

Hello guys! Recently i bought a xperia Z1 but seems it is from SFR. The problem is that the phone is neverlocked but the unlock bootloader status : NO. Is there any chance i can get custom roms and everything? Is there any chance i can change the status from NO to yes? I kinda searched all night on the internet but i cannot even boot in recovery mode Can anyone help me ? Thank you!

orchero12 said:
Hello guys! Recently i bought a xperia Z1 but seems it is from SFR. The problem is that the phone is neverlocked but the unlock bootloader status : NO. Is there any chance i can get custom roms and everything? Is there any chance i can change the status from NO to yes? I kinda searched all night on the internet but i cannot even boot in recovery mode Can anyone help me ? Thank you!
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If you really searched Z1 threads, you would have found the answer: absolutely no. You can't unlock your bootloader and you can't have a custom rom, other than some customizations of stock. Now, don't ask to show you stock based roms. Search and you will find out...

orchero12 said:
Hello guys! Recently i bought a xperia Z1 but seems it is from SFR. The problem is that the phone is neverlocked but the unlock bootloader status : NO. Is there any chance i can get custom roms and everything? Is there any chance i can change the status from NO to yes? I kinda searched all night on the internet but i cannot even boot in recovery mode Can anyone help me ? Thank you!
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Sounds like an all stock Z1. I'm guessing you already read the 1st reply to your post. Yes, @optimumpro is right you have absolutely no way of being able to unlock your phone's bootloader. And booting to recovery? It doesn't have a recovery screen that looks anything like TWRP or CWM. You will need to root your phone and install a custom recovery such as TWRP, CWM, or DualXZ1Recovery

Deathschythe33 said:
Sounds like an all stock Z1. I'm guessing you already read the 1st reply to your post. Yes, @optimumpro is right you have absolutely no way of being able to unlock your phone's bootloader. And booting to recovery? It doesn't have a recovery screen that looks anything like TWRP or CWM. You will need to root your phone and install a custom recovery such as TWRP, CWM, or DualXZ1Recovery
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How can i root my 5.1.1 xperia z1? I searched and i couldn't find a root guide for 5.1.1, only for kit kat and so on

orchero12 said:
How can i root my 5.1.1 xperia z1? I searched and i couldn't find a root guide for 5.1.1, only for kit kat and so on
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You answered yourself.
With an unlockable bootloader and already on 5.1.1 your only way ist to downgrade to an android version that is rootable.
In your case the latest rootable is .270.
After rooting you must flash a custom recovery. Having a custom recovery you can flash latest pre-rooted firmware through recovery. At the moment a pre-rooted firmware is the only way to get root.