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Hi guys, I'm getting a z1 tomorrow
Should I get c6902 or c6903 ? I don't need 4g but I want a device that has many mods/ ROMs. That's all I need.. Second, what is lb and UB ROM? Third I want to install ROM on new device, the steps of installing ROM is something I don't understand.. My experience with grouper nexus 7, unlocked it, flashed it.. But z1, how to do that? Can someone explain basics to me?
bsmstar said:
Hi guys, I'm getting a z1 tomorrow
Should I get c6902 or c6903 ? I don't need 4g but I want a device that has many mods/ ROMs. That's all I need.. Second, what is lb and UB ROM? Third I want to install ROM on new device, the steps of installing ROM is something I don't understand.. My experience with grouper nexus 7, unlocked it, flashed it.. But z1, how to do that? Can someone explain basics to me?
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- depends. Is your device that you've ordered support LTE? If yes, then you'll get C6903
- LB = Locked boot loader. A state where you can't flash custom kernel
- UB = Unlocked boot loader. A state where you've unlock your boot loader, so you can flash custom kernel.
- which steps?
- there's ROM which can be flashed even your bootloader still locked. So, it depends on what ROM you wanna use.
omegahanggara said:
- depends. Is your device that you've ordered support LTE? If yes, then you'll get C6903
- LB = Locked boot loader. A state where you can't flash custom kernel
- UB = Unlocked boot loader. A state where you've unlock your boot loader, so you can flash custom kernel.
- which steps?
- there's ROM which can be flashed even your bootloader still locked. So, it depends on what ROM you wanna use.
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OK thanks for replying , so let's see.. How can I flash monxdified on a completely new device? I think the device is c9602 since I don't see a 4g on the package..
What is the best custom for this device? What's new on Sony kitkat ? Can we have it for Christmas eve?
bsmstar said:
OK thanks for replying , so let's see.. How can I flash monxdified on a completely new device? I think the device is c9602 since I don't see a 4g on the package..
What is the best custom for this device? What's new on Sony kitkat ? Can we have it for Christmas eve?
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1. Backup your TA partition (just in case you want to roll back to 4.2.2, and get back your DRM key)
2. Check for updates using OTA or Sony PC Companion
3. If there's update to 4.3, apply the updates
4. Before we step further, I wanna ask you, do you wanna keep your bootloader unlocked?
Well. We don't know when exactly 4.4 update is available. Let's hope we'll get this in December.
Hi
For me it doesn't matter if BL locked or not, I read there is no problem in that in 4.3 regarding camera issues.. But I have zero knowledge on how to deal with rooting and flashing the z1.. Im not going back to 4.2 for me its either aosp 4.4 or Sony ui 4.3. As I said I have zero knowledge so if you can elaborate more about how to do it that would be highly appreciated
hi
so i got the c6903 now... i cant root it and i dunno why
its running on 4.2.2 .257 fw official
i tried vroot it didnt work and 360 root cant be installed it says chinese only os.. how to do that now?
you have to downgrade to 534 to root
bsmstar said:
hi
so i got the c6903 now... i cant root it and i dunno why
its running on 4.2.2 .257 fw official
i tried vroot it didnt work and 360 root cant be installed it says chinese only os.. how to do that now?
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There is no better way than follow this steps on Page 2, Post #16 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588331&page=2
No body here was clever at the first time so just read carefully. This is the only way to get the full root on your device.
If this help click on thanks.
Well, I found that out through YouTube.. I downgraded my c6903 to 534 fw and rooted it, installed the recovery dual and flashed ihackers 2.1 , yes I did ta backup but I didn't unlock the bootloader. I dunno what's the benefit of doing so, although I emailed Sony and I got the unlock code on my email as they replied... I'm only missing an app that control the led color of notifications led and Google now since I'm not in the US region.. That used to work fine on 4.2.2 but no worries.. Thanks guys. You really helped me a lot and I think this is a great device, I have been using it since Tuesday. And I rooted and flashed it this morning. One problem is that I dunno how to enter recovery so I flashed the ROM right after I flashed the recovery.. I understand now that there is a flashable zip? Things are much easier with the nexus line
bsmstar said:
I understand now that there is a flashable zip?
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All the FTF have to be flashed on your device via Flashtool v0.9.13 compatible with your device and they are not zip. Recovery is in zip and all what you flash from recovery is in zip file.
Yeah I did that.. It had 257 fw, I flashed 534 with flashtool then I rooted by vroot, then ta backup with some bat file through computer and USB debugging, then installed recovery by bat file as well, which rebooted to recovery, I did factory reset/wipe, and flashed aroma ihackers 2.1 without custom kernel then switched off and flashed baseband and kernel by flashtool and rebooted, done..
Just like that. And you should be the one without knowledge?
Well, I put my mind to it.. And when I do that I usually succeed... But I still have unanswered questions, like what are the benefits of unlocking bootloader? How can I control led light color for different applications notifications.. I tried light flow and illumination bar, both didn't work.. Lastly I haven't got used to the camera ui as I haven't used it much and I already applied xposed 20 mp mod.. Lastly,, I like to thank you for all your attention and care and everything ... I really appreciated it
as i know the unlockbootloader is the only way to flash custom karnels.
i dont know mutch more then that, just switched from ios so i'm new to this.
I forgot to backup my TA does that make an issue and if, what kind?
sorry for thread steeling
bsmstar said:
But I still have unanswered questions, like what are the benefits of unlocking bootloader?
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Like @stianly said Unlocking Bootlader is needed to flash custom kernels only.
bsmstar said:
How can I control led light color for different applications notifications.. I tried light flow and illumination bar, both didn't work..
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I read somewhere on XDA about that. EDIT: Try Gravity Box Xposed
stianly said:
as i know the unlockbootloader is the only way to flash custom karnels.
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Right.
stianly said:
I forgot to backup my TA does that make an issue and if, what kind?
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Yes, it's a problem, without TA you lost your DRM keys permanently which are needed to re-lock your bootlader. You also lost the warranty of you device definitely.
yea i know the waranty and drm
but what does the drm keys do i lose some functions?
stianly said:
yea i know the waranty and drm
but what does the drm keys do i lose some functions?
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Yes, Bionz, X-Reality and probably Bravia Engine or something like that but your phone still working properly. Some users do not notice the difference with or without this features.
Ok I tried gravity box, can't find notifications led settings... Can you be more specific on this? Thanks...
bsmstar said:
Ok I tried gravity box, can't find notifications led settings... Can you be more specific on this? Thanks...
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Sorry, at the moment I don't have my phone so iI can't check for you but Gravity should have some options for that but maybe it's not the solution, I know it's possible, when I will know more something for your problem I will post.
OK thanks
Hello this is my first post , I am a newbe.....
I made several attempts to root my device but none of these works...
One click root
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v17_perf-event-exploit
DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v14_perf-event-exploit
could you give me an help please ?
No easy method work for now. Only solution is downgrade to 4.1, root and flashing some rom based on .199 build. Or there is some script that should help you retain root with OTA upgrade, but you still need to downgrade to 4.1.
nlooooo said:
No easy method work for now. Only solution is downgrade to 4.1, root and flashing some rom based on .199 build. Or there is some script that should help you retain root with OTA upgrade, but you still need to downgrade to 4.1.
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I am very grateful to you. you saved me from headache....
I would like to take advantage of your willingness to ask a few questions....
I have done a firmware backup using the SUS and Flashtool.
Bootloader is locked at this time on my V.
I would like to know if I can install cyanogenmod 11 and in the future I can back to previous original firmware "tft" using this Flashtool procedure ?
-how to install the newest Android 4.3 for Sony XPERIA V LT25
-paste the ftf file downloaded in step c) to folder „Firmware“ included in the XPERIA Flashtool.
-open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok.
-turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
-after few minutes all is done and your phone gets the new firmware
Installing CM11 Xperia V is automatically rooted ?
Back to previous original xperia firmware, using flashtol, remains something of CyanogenMod ? Device returns unrooted ?
Thank You
carminedev said:
I would like to take advantage of your willingness to ask a few questions....
I have done a firmware backup using the SUS and Flashtool.
Bootloader is locked at this time on my V.
I would like to know if I can install cyanogenmod 11 and in the future I can back to previous original firmware "tft" using this Flashtool procedure ?
-how to install the newest Android 4.3 for Sony XPERIA V LT25
-paste the ftf file downloaded in step c) to folder „Firmware“ included in the XPERIA Flashtool.
-open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, than click ok.
-turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
-after few minutes all is done and your phone gets the new firmware
Installing CM11 Xperia V is automatically rooted ?
Back to previous original xperia firmware, using flashtol, remains something of CyanogenMod ? Device returns unrooted ?
Thank You
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First of all CM won't work with locked bootloader, and you can't install it using Flashtool. It contains Superuser app so it's rooted.
You can always flash your device with Flashtool using .ftf files to return it to stock firmware.
If you choose to unlock bootloder consider backing up TA partition of phone (there's a tool for that here but the phone has to be rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598) so you can restore your DRM keys later (if you return to stock firmware and you want to have Bravia engine and the rest of the stuff dependent on DRM).
nlooooo said:
First of all CM won't work with locked bootloader, and you can't install it using Flashtool. It contains Superuser app so it's rooted.
You can always flash your device with Flashtool using .ftf files to return it to stock firmware.
If you choose to unlock bootloder consider backing up TA partition of phone (there's a tool for that here but the phone has to be rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598) so you can restore your DRM keys later (if you return to stock firmware and you want to have Bravia engine and the rest of the stuff dependent on DRM).
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yesterday unfortunately, I made confusion between ROOTING and UNLOOK BOOTLOOADER so I have unlocked bootloder using flashtool and the day after I have re-locked it. Have I lost sony DRM ?
I think no... becouse I don't make changes that affected device partition, is it correct ?
So I ve got to wait for better and simple method to root my device before make other experiment, what do you think about it ?
carminedev said:
yesterday unfortunately, I made confusion between ROOTING and UNLOOK BOOTLOOADER so I have unlocked bootloder using flashtool and the day after I have re-locked it. Have I lost sony DRM ?
I think no... becouse I don't make changes that affected device partition, is it correct ?
So I ve got to wait for better and simple method to root my device before make other experiment, what do you think about it ?
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I think you lost it when you unlocked it cause TA partition got formated, it doesn't matter if you relock it afterwards.
nlooooo said:
I think you lost it when you unlocked it cause TA partition got formated, it doesn't matter if you relock it afterwards.
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how can i verify if I lose DRM ?
carminedev said:
how can i verify if I lose DRM ?
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Check if in the Album app if pictures change when using Bravia Engine; if you didn't back up your TA partition before unlocking, as far as I know, you lost your DRM keys forever, relocking won't change a thing.
Antiga Prime said:
Check if in the Album app if pictures change when using Bravia Engine; if you didn't back up your TA partition before unlocking, as far as I know, you lost your DRM keys forever, relocking won't change a thing.
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CONFIRMED I lost DRM keys...
At this Point I decide to dance, I' ll downgrade to a version to root device by doomLord patch first. I found a post in which users explain how to install Bravia Engine 2 using PimpMyRom App. Finally I Will upgrade to Last Xperia firmware.... And I' ll do a big backup!!!
Are you according to me? You suggest to me something different?
I'd not worry much abt Bravia Engine. The pics appears slightly brighter, shadows are therefore a bit better, and the colours are a tiny whee little bit more vibrant. If I had to put it into a number the difference is somewhere below the 10 % mark %. You get better results by taking pictures properly in the first place.
carminedev said:
CONFIRMED I lost DRM keys...
At this Point I decide to dance, I' ll downgrade to a version to root device by doomLord patch first. I found a post in which users explain how to install Bravia Engine 2 using PimpMyRom App. Finally I Will upgrade to Last Xperia firmware.... And I' ll do a big backup!!!
Are you according to me? You suggest to me something different?
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It would be better to unlock bootloader again and then root flashing some custom kernel.
Something like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647496
nlooooo said:
It would be better to unlock bootloader again and then root flashing some custom kernel.
Something like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647496
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I Read the post... Could you guide me trought I don't understand how-to.... It's too difficult for me.
Do You suggest to me this procedure just to root my V, is it right ?
What do you think about this Way to install BE2?...
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/07/27/install-sony-bravia-engine-2-and-xloud-on-xperia-sslacrosiont/
carminedev said:
I Read the post... Could you guide me trought I don't understand how-to.... It's too difficult for me.
Do You suggest to me this procedure just to root my V, is it right ?
What do you think about this Way to install BE2?...
http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/07/27/install-sony-bravia-engine-2-and-xloud-on-xperia-sslacrosiont/
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Mate, if you don't understand what's written there than consider not to play much with your phone. It's still an expensive peace of hardware to get messed up.
nlooooo said:
Mate, if you don't understand what's written there than consider not to play much with your phone. It's still an expensive peace of hardware to get messed up.
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I'm sorry for my bad English ....
I have not paid enough attention this morning as I read the post.
it would seem easier after reading the post a second time...
- I NEED -
SuperSU Install zip
Doomkernel v08 kernel.elf file
" ATTENTION Doomkernel v08 is for xperia T while Doomkernel v07 for xperia V according to the post : forum.xda-developers.com - Doomkernel v07 for xperia V & require stock JellyBean FW (9.1.A.1.140) "
Sony stock 4.3 kernel, attached to the post.
Flashtool to Unlock Boot Loader
Fastboot mode -> Holding down the power and volume up
A brain and common sense.
1) by FLASHTOOL -> install the stock Android 4.3 FTF*
2) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode and install the v08 Doomkernel kernel.elf
3) by FLASHTOOL -> upon boot, go into recovery**, and install the zip SuperSU normally
4) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode install the provided stock Sony 4.3 Kernel
5) Unplug your phone, boot it, and there you go, rooted stock Android 4.3.
* Which version of latest stock rom do you suggest for my V :
- the first that I downloaded from xperiafirmware.com 9.2.A.1.199.
- the second created (after installation of the first) with Sony Update Service SUS , decrypted by Flashtool and saved into .tft format ?
** ..."go into recovery" is automated upon boot ?
At the end can I lock the boot loader to recive pc companion updates ?
carminedev said:
I'm sorry for my bad English ....
I have not paid enough attention this morning as I read the post.
it would seem easier after reading the post a second time...
- I NEED -
SuperSU Install zip
Doomkernel v08 kernel.elf file
" ATTENTION Doomkernel v08 is for xperia T while Doomkernel v07 for xperia V according to the post : forum.xda-developers.com - Doomkernel v07 for xperia V & require stock JellyBean FW (9.1.A.1.140) "
Sony stock 4.3 kernel, attached to the post.
Flashtool to Unlock Boot Loader
Fastboot mode -> Holding down the power and volume up
A brain and common sense.
1) by FLASHTOOL -> install the stock Android 4.3 FTF*
2) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode and install the v08 Doomkernel kernel.elf
3) by FLASHTOOL -> upon boot, go into recovery**, and install the zip SuperSU normally
4) by FLASHTOOL -> fastboot mode install the provided stock Sony 4.3 Kernel
5) Unplug your phone, boot it, and there you go, rooted stock Android 4.3.
* Which version of latest stock rom do you suggest for my V :
- the first that I downloaded from xperiafirmware.com 9.2.A.1.199.
- the second created (after installation of the first) with Sony Update Service SUS , decrypted by Flashtool and saved into .tft format ?
** ..."go into recovery" is automated upon boot ?
At the end can I lock the boot loader to recive pc companion updates ?
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Lock bootloader and you should be able to apply official updates.
nlooooo said:
Lock bootloader and you should be able to apply official updates.
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The kernel are different and 07 version require Android 4.1....
I wrote ATTENTION between " " ADDING THE PROBLEM....
carminedev said:
The kernel are different and 07 version require Android 4.1....
I wrote ATTENTION between " " ADDING THE PROBLEM....
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Doomkernel v8 is also for 4.1.2. As far as I understood you don't have to power on your phone completely in step 3, only to boot to recovery.
nlooooo said:
Doomkernel v8 is also for 4.1.2. As far as I understood you don't have to power on your phone completely in step 3, only to boot to recovery.
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but my V is JB 4.3 9.2.A.1.199
carminedev said:
but my V is JB 4.3 9.2.A.1.199
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You just use exploitability of custom kernel with recovery inside.
Take a look here also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654451
Hello friends,
This is a rather stupid question, I know, but I SCOURED the posts about this topic, and my phone is already SIM free [paid], yet bootloader is unlockable even by unofficial FlashMode, I read somewhere this can be fixed but it's not very specific how to.
Frankly, I dont even care for bootloader, All I want is to flash to ParanoidAndroid and have the phone rooted, But for that I need CWM from what I gathered, and so - I need root - And I can't get freaking root on my 4.3 official ROM [this phone is 6616 by the way).
I will consider giving donation to the fellow who finds me an proper solution! [if he/she accepts such]
You cannot run PA on a locked bootloader. PA (or any other non-stock based custom rom such as CM, AOSP, AOKP etc) requires a custom kernel. A custom kernel will not run on a locked bootloader.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
im still wondering, now after the 4.4.2 update, if there are any ways to easily root this phone in its current bootloader status. i understand that custom roms are not [which is plain stupid sony!!!] but it'd be nice to even have just root
thanks friends
prone
Easiest way to get rooted on 4.4.2 on a locked bootloader is to roll back to 4.2.2, root 4.2.2, install a recovery manger such as XZR then flash the ROM, connect to a computer and use flash tool to flash the kernel. Boot and have fun!
Sent from my C6606 on 4.4.2 KitKat
Proneous said:
im still wondering, now after the 4.4.2 update, if there are any ways to easily root this phone in its current bootloader status. i understand that custom roms are not [which is plain stupid sony!!!] but it'd be nice to even have just root
thanks friends
prone
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ :highfive:
androidtweaker1 said:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ :highfive:
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He has a C6616, which has a permanently locked bootloader. It cannot be unlocked with that or any other method.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
kingvortex said:
He has a C6616, which has a permanently locked bootloader. It cannot be unlocked with that or any other method.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Thanks kingvortex missed out on the model no :silly:
deerhurst said:
Easiest way to get rooted on 4.4.2 on a locked bootloader is to roll back to 4.2.2, root 4.2.2, install a recovery manger such as XZR then flash the ROM, connect to a computer and use flash tool to flash the kernel. Boot and have fun!
Sent from my C6606 on 4.4.2 KitKat
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seems simple, where can I find detailed guide how to? if no such guide available, can you link me to the several guides needed neccesary to do this?
Post #10 may help you out, you can ignore the other stuff about t-mobile. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51210070
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Hi all, sorry if this has been posted somewhere else on XDA. I used Fastboot with the code that sony sent me a while back to unlock my Bootloader. What I want to do now is to lock my Bootloader again to update to the new official rom. I would however love to flash a custom rom, but can't find a detailed enough step by step guide as to how. Also flashing custom kernals sounds risky, not sure if it is though, being the reason why I have not flashed anything beyond the Botloader. Help would be greatly appreciated.
You can use official 4.3 without relocking your bootloader.
Aria.A97 said:
You can use official 4.3 without relocking your bootloader.
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Can you PLEASE tell me how? The last phone I flashed was a Htc Sensation, everything these days is so different.
saa044 said:
Can you PLEASE tell me how? The last phone I flashed was a Htc Sensation, everything these days is so different.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092227
download flashtool and throw the ftf download in the link up there into the flashtool firmwares folder
then flash it under flash mode (do some search yourself
then reboot, all done
Allen Hu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092227
download flashtool and throw the ftf download in the link up there into the flashtool firmwares folder
then flash it under flash mode (do some search yourself
then reboot, all done
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Cool thanks. Yeah I know about Flashtool, but this is the wife's phone, so imagine me stuffing it up lol. Just had to make sure, thanks again in advance.
saa044 said:
Can you PLEASE tell me how? The last phone I flashed was a Htc Sensation, everything these days is so different.
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Choose one these ROMs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712595
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720664
1.Download rom
2.Reboot to recovery
3.Do a Nandroid Backup
4.Wipe Data,Cache and System
5.Install ROM from sdcard
6.reboot
7.Done Enjoy official 4.3 with unlocked bootloader
and remember : We can only lock and relock bootloader for 3 times
We can only lock and relock bootloader for 3 times
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what will happen if more than 3 times?
shadowhunter20 said:
what will happen if more than 3 times?
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INIT will, finally, be killed
And Apple will rule the Earth.
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk
vrl13 said:
INIT will, finally, be killed
And Apple will rule the Earth.
Sent from my Xperia V using Tapatalk
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What?! :laugh:
Pls verify, because I unlocked and relock my bootloader a couple of times and Sony didn't mention anything about that
Xperia ZR • Pre-Rooted Stock 10.5.A.0.230
Hi everyone!
Today, the first 4.4 build of Sony for the Xperia ZR rolled out.
So, I've use DIY Guide by @[NUT] to build an pre-rooted version for you. (Me, I'll go back on custom ROM after testing that for you. ^^)
It's available for LB and UB.
Let's go!
Features :
Based on the firmware 10.5.A.0.230 (4.4.2) (Taiwan location for C5502, Nordic location for C5503)
Pre-Rooted
Built-in Dual Recovery @[NUT] 's"XZDR"
Needed files :
For both (C5502/03) :
UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip (→ Paste it on sdcard)
ZR-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.flashable.zip (→ Paste it on sdcard as well)
For C5502 (3G) :
Xperia ZR C5502 • Pre-Rooted 10.5.A.0.230 by Thibou.zip (→ Place on sdcard)
C5502_10.5.A.0.230_Stripped.ftf
For C5503 (4G/LTE) :
Xperia ZR C5503 • Pre-Rooted 10.5.A.0.230 by Thibou.zip (→ Place on sdcard)
C5503_10.5.A.0.230_Stripped.ftf
Installation :
If you coming from on 4.3 :
Flash 4.2.2 FTF or 4.1.2 FTF
Root your firmware with VRoot/Kingo etc (for 4.2.2) or with Doomlord's one (for 4.1.2)
Install Recovery
Boot to Recovery
Wipe cache partition, wipe Dalvik cache and wipe Data/Factory reset
Flash Pre-Rooted Rom .zip file from Recovery
Flash "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip" from Recovery
Flash "ZR-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.flashable.zip" from Recovery
Switch off your phone
Flash Stripped FTF with flashtool
Reboot your phone
First boot will take longer than usual boot.
You're done!
If you have LB with 4.2/4.3 and Recovery or UB :
Go to Recovery
Wipe cache partition, wipe Dalvik cache and wipe Data/Factory reset
Flash Pre-Rooted Rom .zip file from Recovery
Flash "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip" from Recovery
Flash "ZR-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.flashable.zip" from Recovery
Switch off your phone
Flash Stripped FTF with flashtool
Reboot your phone
First boot will take longer than usual boot.
You're done!
If you have trouble with recovery, delete the folder "XZDualRecovery" and reboot to recovery with the app "NDR Utils".
Please... Backup your data before starting.
And don't try dirty install. Make clean install to avoid lot of bugs. So, make all wipes.
Credits:
@[NUT] for his great tool
@Chainfire for SuperSU
@Alx31TLse for helping and correcting my English
@pajoneer for the C5502 ftf base
@Mario.D for the C5503 ftf base
I am happy that people do things here. I want to try your version....... Succes with it
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That's great! Merci beaucoup.
Waiting you
i hope that you'll do it for both version C5502/C5503 :good:
DoO37 said:
Waiting you
i hope that you'll do it for both version C5502/C5503 :good:
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For now I have just made it for C5502, but yes, sure I will make it for C5503 ! (I have a C5503. ^^)
How you did it, I want to try to do it myself also is there a thread about it?
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Wow Pre-rooted 4.4, can't wait
I'm also on Carbon but ill flash this on my phone once uploaded to see what the changes are between JB and KK..
Great work tho to get it rooted so quickly!
Thanks button hit...
Thibou said:
For now I have just made it for C5502, but yes, sure I will make it for C5503 ! (I have a C5503. ^^)
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Hmm.. that's great cuz my device is C5502 ,, Can't wait for it.. upload it quickly :good:
Can u make one for C5502 LB as well?
stupid question
Hey guys i have a stupid question cuz iam new to this
Pre-rooted Stock rom means its rooted?
Is there any risk in doing this?
and will the warranty be void?
will the bravia engine 2 disappear?
will i be able to use folder mount after this rom?
please someone answers these questions
and iam from egypt so France firmware will affect anything?
SZRUSer said:
Hey guys i have a stupid question cuz iam new to this
Pre-rooted Stock rom means its rooted?
Is there any risk in doing this?
and will the warranty be void?
will the bravia engine 2 disappear?
will i be able to use folder mount after this rom?
please someone answers these questions
and iam from egypt so France firmware will affect anything?
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1.yes, it is rooted after flashing this.
2. If you mean your phone may become a brick, I can say that is very very unlikely. In case things go wrong, u should still be able to recover it to original condition. So the risk is really really small.
3.To do this, you must have your phone's bootloader unlocked, and that means a good bye to your warranty, of course. But if u use Backup TA (search in this forum) and a recovery tool, u can recover your phone and even relock the bootloader and warranty comes back
4. Bravia Engine remains with you. This is an update, it can only be better than before, no way disappeared.
5. Honestly I don't know. But since Folder Mount supports 4.4, it should work here as well.
6. You should check your model if it is C5502 or C5503. If it is 5502, then no problem. If 5503 (in other words Egypt has LTE) I think you can't no longer use LTE in that case you should wait for someone making a prerooted version for C5503.
micheldjerzinski said:
1.yes, it is rooted after flashing this.
2. If you mean your phone may become a brick, I can say that is very very unlikely. In case things go wrong, u should still be able to recover it to original condition. So the risk is really really small.
3.To do this, you must have your phone's bootloader unlocked, and that means a good bye to your warranty, of course. But if u use Backup TA (search in this forum) and a recovery tool, u can recover your phone and even relock the bootloader and warranty comes back
4. Bravia Engine remains with you. This is an update, it can only be better than before, no way disappeared.
5. Honestly I don't know. But since Folder Mount supports 4.4, it should work here as well.
6. You should check your model if it is C5502 or C5503. If it is 5502, then no problem. If 5503 (in other words Egypt has LTE) I think you can't no longer use LTE in that case you should wait for someone making a prerooted version for C5503.
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No.. Egypt dosn't has lte
but why not for locked bootloader, i don't want to unlock mine
I have 4.3 prerooted installed and my bootloader is locked
a7medsaif79 said:
No.. Egypt dosn't has lte
but why not for locked bootloader, i don't want to unlock mine
I have 4.3 prerooted installed and my bootloader is locked
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Then you have to wait, or learn to DIY. Because it's harder to make it prerooted in locked bootloader, and also not many people out there worry about unlocking, so
LB versions always come later than their UB counterparts.
micheldjerzinski said:
Then you have to wait, or learn to DIY. Because it's harder to make it prerooted in locked bootloader, and also not many people out there worry about unlocking, so
LB versions always come later than their UB counterparts.
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So.. Do you think if i used TA backup it will be just like LB
So where is the download?
another question
micheldjerzinski said:
1.yes, it is rooted after flashing this.
2. If you mean your phone may become a brick, I can say that is very very unlikely. In case things go wrong, u should still be able to recover it to original condition. So the risk is really really small.
3.To do this, you must have your phone's bootloader unlocked, and that means a good bye to your warranty, of course. But if u use Backup TA (search in this forum) and a recovery tool, u can recover your phone and even relock the bootloader and warranty comes back
4. Bravia Engine remains with you. This is an update, it can only be better than before, no way disappeared.
5. Honestly I don't know. But since Folder Mount supports 4.4, it should work here as well.
6. You should check your model if it is C5502 or C5503. If it is 5502, then no problem. If 5503 (in other words Egypt has LTE) I think you can't no longer use LTE in that case you should wait for someone making a prerooted version for C5503.
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Ok cool so how do i flash it do i need a custom recovery like samsung or what?
another question
is there any thing bad will happen if i unlocked bootloader ?? and btw iam c5502
Ok guys, I had connection problems. It's uploading now.
I've build the pre-rooted version for C5003 too.
Concerning locked bootloader (LB), actually it's possible to install this pre-rooted version but it's complex. I'll tell you what to do for LB.
As I said in OP, you will have the links today or tomorrow. Be a little bit patient. It's a question of hours. I study during the day...
thanks
Thibou said:
Ok guys, I had connection problems. It's uploading now.
I've build the pre-rooted version for C5003 too.
Concerning locked bootloader (LB), actually it's possible to install this pre-rooted version but it's complex. I'll tell you what to do for LB.
As I said in OP, you will have the links today or tomorrow. Be a little bit patient. It's a question of hours. I study during the day...
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ok and thx for pre-rooting
My C5503 is locked and I installed a pre rooted 4.3. I downgraded to 4.1.2, rooted with doomlord rooting kit, installed dual recovery, then flash a pre rooted 4.3.
Will test the 4.4 once it is uploaded
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