Rooting? - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi everyone i have been away from xda quiet some time
i have sony z1 c6903 with lastest software update
i am went throug the forum but i am still confused on how to root my phone
can anyone guide me

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darkprince822 said:
i have sony z1 c6903 with lastest software update
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what do you mean by "latest"? What is your build number?
if you are on .108, simply do this, search for the Easy Root Tool on the cross device section.
1. after downloading, open it up on your pc.
2. make sure your phone has android debugging on, and turn off any android emulator on your pc, and remove any other android devices from your pc (e.g. Bluestacks)
3. connect your z1 to the pc and follow the steps that the root tool tells ya. (choose option to root with superSU) very easy. takes a maximum of 15 minutes.
4. if superSU is not installed yet, go to the playstore and download it. then reboot.
5. then go to nut's thread and download his dual recovery. (optional)
OR
1. Go to NUT's thread and download the dual recovery file,
2. run the installer and choose to install the recovery AND root with superSU.

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Rooting 10.3.1.A.0.244 Firmware.

Instructions for obtaining the rights to the .244. This method seems to work for many and has been confirmed over at a private forum.
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash this Recovery to your device.
4. Download the System only Rom and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded System only Rom file and flash it in CWM recovery.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
thanks for the info.
can you please put screen shot tutorials or video tutorials for this?
i'm newbie @ flashing and rooting.
don't know where can i find recovery for xperia zr.
akash4357 said:
Instructions for obtaining the rights to the .244. This method seems to work for many and has been confirmed over at a private forum.
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash Recovery.
4. Download and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded file.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
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So are you now using this rooted 4.2.2? No more bootloop?
I haven't tried it yet as I'm out right now. But people at the other forum say that it's working and they have root access.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2
akash4357 said:
I haven't tried it yet as I'm out right now. But people at the other forum say that it's working and they have root access.
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk 2
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with locked or unlocked bootloader?
i'm wating unlocked one.
@akash4357 Which recovery would that be?
Thanks akash4357, appreciate your efforts however I have a couple questions though.
akash4357 said:
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash Recovery.
4. Download and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded file.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
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6. when you wrote "search for the previously downloaded file", do you mean I should install the .zip file from SD card?
9. How can you flash the recovery if you will not have root access? Or recovery can still be installed with out root?
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Noonski said:
@akash4357 Which recovery would that be?
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Here you go Boss, this is the one i am using, just made a thread about it. Not sure which Recovery is being used in the instructions on this thread however.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44361947#post44361947
WOW
akash4357 said:
Instructions for obtaining the rights to the .244. This method seems to work for many and has been confirmed over at a private forum.
If you already have downloaded 10.3.1.A.0.244,
1. Flash 10.1.1.A.1.310 with all Wipes using flashtools (All data will be erased.)
2. Obtain Root using the toolkit.
3. Flash Recovery.
4. Download and put it on the sd-card.
5. Go into Recovery (when the press "Volume up" when the blue LED lights up)
6. Search for the previously downloaded file.
7. Boot into flash mode (when booting from USB-connected cable to press "Volume down")
8. Flash 10.3.1.A.0.244 through FlashTool without system (tick the box Exclude) / / After loading you will have the new firmware./ /
9. Flash Recovery again.
10. Download the latest version SuperSU (at the bottom of the link to the zip file), add this file to the sd-card.
11. Go into Recovery, flash the archive SuperSU / / After loading you will have the new firmware with the normal working Root privileges./ /
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well... it was a real pain in the a** but it worked!
gmengass said:
Thanks akash4357, appreciate your efforts however I have a couple questions though.
6. when you wrote "search for the previously downloaded file", do you mean I should install the .zip file from SD card?
9. How can you flash the recovery if you will not have root access? Or recovery can still be installed with out root?
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Here you go Boss, this is the one i am using, just made a thread about it. Not sure which Recovery is being used in the instructions on this thread however.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44361947#post44361947
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for number 6, he means to flash the file you have downloaded on step 4. for number 9, you already have root access on that point given that you have followed all preceding instructions. The file you flashed on step 6 is the pre-rooted system partition of the 244 firmware, that is why on step 8 he indicated that you should not include flashing of the system part.
offtopic: now that there is a root method for xperia ZR, I will be buying it in the coming weeks. =))
Now it all seems to work fine so far. But what still hold me back is the pre-rooted zip file with the system partition from an unknown source. I always run custom ROM on my Android phones but usually they're from the developer directly. Flashing zip files downloaded from these Russian websites seem a bit risky. Anyone knows more about the source of it?
itandy said:
Now it all seems to work fine so far. But what still hold me back is the pre-rooted zip file with the system partition from an unknown source. I always run custom ROM on my Android phones but usually they're from the developer directly. Flashing zip files downloaded from these Russian websites seem a bit risky. Anyone knows more about the source of it?
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It's a very trusted private forum. Why would i post something from somewhere that I don't trust?
Moreover Root on 4.2.2 is now active!!
itandy said:
So are you now using this rooted 4.2.2? No more bootloop?
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Yes no more bootloops! Rooted and everything is fine :good:
akash4357 said:
It's a very trusted private forum. Why would i post something from somewhere that I don't trust?
Moreover Root on 4.2.2 is now active!!
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Seems like I'm also going to flash it soon. Thanks! :laugh:
I can confirm the method working.
@akash4357 I took the liberty of adding a few more links and words to your description.
I also don't get the reboots I had on the .310 rom with SuperSU while deleting System apps using Titanium Backup.
request :/
can you guys make a flashable rooted zip of the 4.2.2 firmware please? i was deleting some bloatware and looks like i did something wrong and got a bootloop for some reason. Now i had to wipe data and everything, even the internal storage was formatted when wiping data!!! Reinstall the firmware and lost root, so ill have to do it all over again for the love of god, please!:crying:
zytres said:
can you guys make a flashable rooted zip of the 4.2.2 firmware please? i was deleting some bloatware and looks like i did something wrong and got a bootloop for some reason. Now i had to wipe data and everything, even the internal storage was formatted when wiping data!!! Reinstall the firmware and lost root, so ill have to do it all over again for the love of god, please!:crying:
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The file zr244-system-supersu.zip is already a flashable zip of system partition with busybox, su and Superuser.apk. So you might find your missing files there or flash it for the whole system partition.
also..
itandy said:
The file zr244-system-supersu.zip is already a flashable zip of system partition with busybox, su and Superuser.apk. So you might find your missing files there or flash it for the whole system partition.
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Also i forgot to mention that i was unable to enter recovery. It turned on the green led and i tried with both volume up and volume down and it didnt work several times.
Noonski said:
I can confirm the method working.
@akash4357 I took the liberty of adding a few more links and words to your description.
I also don't get the reboots I had on the .310 rom with SuperSU while deleting System apps using Titanium Backup.
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Thanks for the edit! You saved me some time.
Are you by any chance planning any ROM development for the ZR?
Just followed the instructions and upgraded to 4.2.2 with root. Data is preserved and so far everything seems fine. Finally see lockscreen widgets again!
is anyone able to get into recovery? pressing up or down during the green light doesnt do anything. the only way i can access recovery is to reflash it every time.

[Q] New Z1 Straight Out Of The Box. Now What?

Just got my brand new Z1 (C6903), SIM and bootloader unlocked (SI 1276-0471.2), and have booted it for the first time. It is running 14.1.G.1.518, shows 1 system OTA system update available to 14.2.A.0.290 and a number of OTA app updates available.
I'd like to root, install custom recovery (preferably dual) and back up the phones original state including TA partition, then move on to updating to a 4.4 Kitkat build, probably stock as I will leave the bootloader locked for the moment.
Despite having worked on (rooted etc.) 2x Xperia SPs, I have read through the many Z1 rooting threads and ultimate guides and I have no idea where to start. Most rooting threads start with downgrading, which I shouldn't need to do, there are usually multiple methods for each firmware version and most don't seem to root the currently installed ROM (especially the newer firmware versions), they require a ftf file (of unknown SI number) flashed over the current ROM. There doesn't seem to be a way to retain a firmware version with the correct SI number for my phone.
I think I read that Bin4ry's rooting method is the best for this firmware. Is that right? The dual recovery seems as though it could be problematic, will it be overwritten when I update or flash an ftf file? Once I root the original .518 firmware etc. what do I do next to get to rooted Kitkat (.757)? Is it possible to get a rooted 4.4 stock ROM with the same SI number? Should I actually be bother with such details?
I could really use some clear advice on the best way to proceed.
This is what you need to get to a 4.4.2 or 4.4.3 ROM with Root. For 4.4.4 look further down the post. This is for locked bootloaders.
Code:
For unlocked bootloaders on ANY FW just flash a custom kernel of your choice suitable for the FW you are on then install chainfires SuperSU either from the play store or from his website in a flashable zip (Google it)
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
Here is @shem2409 brand new video showing you step by step how to root and install the newest recovery on bootloader locked Sony Xperia Z1 Android 4.4 based on [NUT]'s guide:
For 4.4.4 just update to 4.4.4 via PCCompanion or flashtool and then look at this
http://prntscr.com/3zl4vx
or this
http://prntscr.com/4009mp
gregbradley said:
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
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Many Thanks for the swift response, thats about as clear as it gets. But I did notice most ROM's install instructions say to root 534 before installing recovery and most require a kernel only ftf to be flashed after flashing ROM. Should I follow the ROM's install instructions?
Just for my own knowledge, there is a Generic UK 534 firmware ftf listed but not with the same SI number as mine. Should I worry about never being able to return the phone to full "just-out-of-the-box" condition?
If you do not install dual recovery then you will have to root the 534 firmware
Installing dual recovery on 534 roots the firmware at the same time
You can flash any 534 FTF as long as its for your model of phone (C6902/3/6 etc), the SI number does not matter
As my instructions said at each step you will find files and instructions in the relevant threads, please follow them.
i upgraded it to .757, then installed doomkernel and flashed supersu.zip...thats my rooting method on qct based devices ^^
AgroCPU said:
i upgraded it to .757, then installed doomkernel and flashed supersu.zip...thats my rooting method on qct based devices ^^
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On unlocked bootloader that's the best way, but for those that choose to not unlock, or cannot unlock then they need the above method
gregbradley said:
On unlocked bootloader that's the best way, but for those that choose to not unlock, or cannot unlock then they need the above method
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Jep...^^
gregbradley said:
If you do not install dual recovery then you will have to root the 534 firmware
Installing dual recovery on 534 roots the firmware at the same time
You can flash any 534 FTF as long as its for your model of phone (C6902/3/6 etc), the SI number does not matter
As my instructions said at each step you will find files and instructions in the relevant threads, please follow them.
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Thanks again, that dual recovery is a godsend. Much like yourself. Couldn't find any details on what Wipe and Exclude options to set in flashtool for the 534 flash. Seems logical to exclude TA but I don't know.
I have read some stuff about losing IMEI when flashing with flashtool but that seems to occur when downgrading.
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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Hi,
I flashed the FTF file ending in 534 but now my phone is just continuously rebooting, is this normal? How long does it take?
Thanks
jplempka said:
Hi,
I flashed the FTF file ending in 534 but now my phone is just continuously rebooting, is this normal? How long does it take?
Thanks
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It shouldn't bootloop
Make sure you picked the right 534 file
it should be the same one for your phone
i.e. c6902 or c6903 or c6906
Just flash another one
gregbradley said:
It shouldn't bootloop
Make sure you picked the right 534 file
it should be the same one for your phone
i.e. c6902 or c6903 or c6906
Just flash another one
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Sorry. The other thread can be deleted. I definately picked the right 534 file. I'm trying again, Thanks.
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:good::good::good:
I'm now on step 2. If I'm not mistaken, I just have the phone plugged in with a USB cable and then run the install batch file?
yes
Hi,
I'm having some difficulty on flashing 0.757 using TWRP. I select the file and press flash but my phone just reboots.
Any ideas?
jplempka said:
Hi,
I'm having some difficulty on flashing 0.757 using TWRP. I select the file and press flash but my phone just reboots.
Any ideas?
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use CMW, press volume up on reboot to enter it
gregbradley said:
use CMW, press volume up on reboot to enter it
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Sorry, I'm completely new at this. What's CMW and where do I get it?
You already have it if (It may be called philz on your phone)
Just reboot and press volume up instead of volume down to go into Philz/CMW recovery
Thanks gregbradley. Your advice was spot on. Especially big thanks for explaining everything so well, it made it easy. Have installed Xposed and set about tweaking 757. Its looking real good.
c6943
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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I have the version C6943, what FTF i install, ??no have ftf ending 534 for C6943, Please help , Thanks!
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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I want to install rom aur 8.0
after downgrading to .534 and installing Dual recovery by window installation method -->>I have to flash the rom -->> but in thread section it says again install recovery- why??
when i see XZDR cros development thread it says flash some fix zip
So as per instruction after installing pre rooted firmware---
1. I have to flash dual recovery fix flashable zip
2. I have to flash dual recovery zip
3. install kernel baseband c6902 ---- HOW TO INSTALL KERNEL BY FLASHTOOL???
4.reboot
please help.
gregbradley said:
This is what you need to get to a 4.4 ROM with Root.
1) Flash any FTF file ending in 534 (Find files and instructions in the mega collection thread in the general section)
2) Install the latest dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZDR dual recovery in the cross device development section)
3) Install a pre rooted 4.4 ROM of your choice (Find files and instructions in the development section)
No need to root, no need to unlock the bootloader, hence also no need to back up the TA partition.
At the end of the process you will be on KitKat and rooted.
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Sorry to quote the whole thing..
1. U say flash any FTF - Any FTF or Stripped FTF of the same device model will do?
2. If i flash Generic FTF then I wont be having Root and Recovery then How am i gonna install Dual Recovery?
Also i know its not related but can u suggest me.. My phone is unable to focus.. I was on AOSP ROMs from so long.. Now i flashed NUT Stock ROM 757 via Recovery and Everything is smooth and good except the Camera is not Focussing..
I read somewhere that if Running Camera Problems then downgrade to 534 and do the whole process and then Come to 757.. Is it true?
Also we need a Good Tutorial for Coming to AOSP from STOCK and Vise versa with proper links and Support can u do it? Because i have seen People who come to AOSP from Stock run into different types of problems, mostly the solution is Downgrading and Doing the whole process.. I know u have the knowledge to do that what say?

Rooting from .101 walkthrough

This is the first time I root/flash my Xperia ZR from .101. This post is to document how I rooted my phone and the problems I encountered.
Tools I used:
Helium - App Sync and Backup
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
Flashtool (Windows Installer)
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Backup TA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
DooMLoRD Easy-Rooting-Toolkit v17
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
XZDualRecovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
ROM/files used:
[Stock ROM][LB&UB][4.3] Rooted, Deodexed & Zipaligned Stock 10.4.1.B.0.101
by IJskonijn22
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713073
C5503_10.1.1.A.1.310_GLOBAL-LTE.ftf: which can be downloaded from the above thread
C5503_10.4.1.B.0.101_Generic NL.ftf: which can be downloaded from the above thread
Idea:
1. Downgrade to .310
2. Root it
3. Install Recovery
4. Flash rooted .101 ROM
Steps:
1. Backup all the data in the Internal Storage
2. Backup apps data using Helium - App Sync and Backup
3. Install all Flashtool and driver
Flashtool comes with drivers installer. I checked "Flashmode Drivers", "Fastboot Drivers", and "Common drivers Lagan, Fusion3 board"
4. Enable USB Debugging
5. Use Flashtool and Flashmode to downgrade to .310
When asked to hold "back buttom" and connect the USB cable, hold volumn down instead.
6. After booting into .310, enable USB Debugging Mode and UNKNOWN SOURCES
7. Make sure you close Flashtool in your PC
8. Run runme_win.bat in DooMLoRD Easy-Rooting-Toolkit v17 and root the device
9. (Optional) After rooting, backup the TA in case you need to unlock the device in the future.
10. Run install.bat and install XZDualRecovery
11. Copy the ROM zip file to the SD card and flash it using Recovery
12. Swith Off the device
13. Use Flashtool to flash C5503_10.4.1.B.0.101_Generic NL.ftf, CHECK exclude system
14. Boot and after 1-2 minutes, reboot the phone
15. Restore apps data
16. DONE
Advice:
1. Take some screenshots for the homescreen before everthing, so you can put the apps icons back to where they were after rooting the phone
2. Check MD5 checksum of the files downloaded
3. Make sure the battery of the PC and phone are enough
4. Download everything before you start
5. Have fun
Some problems I encountered:
Problem with MTP/MSC USB Mode:
MTP mode seems cannot be used with Flashtool. For .101, you can find them in Setting->Xperia->USB Connection.
Using DooMLoRD Easy-Rooting-Toolkit v17, got stuck at *daemon started successfully*:
1. Make sure ADB driver is installed
2. Make sure no other adb.exe process is on
3. Make sure USB Debugging Mode and UNKNOWN SOURCES are enabled
4. Try Restart PC
5. Try uninstall drivers and install again
Hello,
for all fellow ZR users: you do not need to downgrade your ROM version to root it.
here is a simple way, you will only need Flashtool, Cyanogenmod kernel, SuperSu zip and original .230 ROM kernel
1 Backup TA, link provided in first post (this is optional but highly RECOMMENDED)
2 Unlock Bootloader, you will need flashtool and code from Sony
3 Download SuperSu and place it somewhere on your device
4 Flash boot.img from CyanogenMod 10.2.1 (unzip and flash only boot.img using fastboot mode - USB in holding vol+ while device is powered off)
5 Boot into recovery (power on, hold Vol+), choose "install zip from SD card", find where u placed SuperSu zip, install it and power off the device, do not do anything more
6 Connect device in flashmode (USB in holding vol- while device powered off) and flash the kernel form your 10.5.A.0.230 ROM (or any .230 ftf for that matter, for ex. this). Flash ONLY kernel, uncheck everything else.
Original instructions for previous versions of ZR firmware are here courtesy of NeoJeo
drZeT said:
Hello,
for all fellow ZR users: you do not need to downgrade your ROM version to root it.
here is a simple way, you will only need Flashtool, Cyanogenmod kernel, SuperSu zip and original .230 ROM kernel
1 Backup TA, link provided in first post (this is optional but highly RECOMMENDED)
2 Unlock Bootloader, you will need flashtool and code from Sony
3 Download SuperSu and place it somewhere on your device
4 Flash boot.img from CyanogenMod 10.2.1 (unzip and flash only boot.img using fastboot mode - USB in holding vol+ while device is powered off)
5 Boot into recovery (power on, hold Vol+), choose "install zip from SD card", find where u placed SuperSu zip, install it and power off the device, do not do anything more
6 Connect device in flashmode (USB in holding vol- while device powered off) and flash the kernel form your 10.5.A.0.230 ROM (or any .230 ftf for that matter, for ex. this). Flash ONLY kernel, uncheck everything else.
Original instructions for previous versions of ZR firmware are here courtesy of NeoJeo
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And if you dont have a ta backup you still need to downgrade to gain root.
If you dont you will lose the drm keys and bravia.
Skickat från min C5503 via Tapatalk
Mario.D said:
And if you dont have a ta backup you still need to downgrade to gain root.
If you dont you will lose the drm keys and bravia.
Skickat från min C5503 via Tapatalk
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This is a way to root a ZR which includes unlocking the bootloader, it is clearly stated. Unlocking your bootloader is supported by manufacturer since it is Sony who provides you with a key. So I suppose it is no more unsafe than any other operation with the device, although yes it voids your warranty. That's why making TA backup is recommended, one can relock the bootloader easily with it.
If one's priority is safe play, do not proceed with flashing and rooting in the first place.
sijav said:
well that's interesting that you had restored your TA without downgrade. I couldn't.
alright I just translated with google, did you mean: derogate = void? cumbersome = bloated? and lengthy = too many steps? please correct me if I'm wrong my English is not good.
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Derogate means belittle, make something appear less than it is. This is what you've done on Thibou's thread and here. It also means not being able to discuss thing in civilized manner, swearing and insults.
Cumbersome means inconvenient or too complex.
Lengthy means taking more time than one would expect
sijav said:
oh and I don't give a **** for your thinking too if you don't like it, you're free to report me to moderators.
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This is exactly what I have done.
drZeT said:
Derogate means belittle, make something appear less than it is. This is what you've done on Thibou's thread and here. It also means not being able to discuss thing in civilized manner, swearing and insults.
Cumbersome means inconvenient or too complex.
Lengthy means taking more time than one would expect
This is exactly what I have done.
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thanks for full translation of those words
This method works with prerooted 4.4 too.
If you want to backup your TA, root is required. And if you are in 4.3/4.4 already, you need to downgrade to root your device tho.
Hi , Everyone is saying one different method. Please give one method. That we will follow. I am really confused by seeing different methods. Don't understand a bit

[Stock]5.1.1][546,200 & 232][Root&Recovery][LB/UB] 6502/03 | Complete Guide | 03/10

[Stock]5.1.1][546,200 & 232][Root&Recovery][LB/UB] 6502/03 | Complete Guide | 03/10
Dear friends,
Here is the pre-rooted Android lollipop 5.1.1 stock firmware with the build number 23.4.A.0.546 for your Sony Xperia Z2 D6502/6503.
The new update of 23.4.A.1.200 & 23.4.A.1.232 firmware files will be found on the second post below.
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The complete guide for rooting your device is found in this thread. But, that thread is for Lollipop 5.0.2 with build number 23.1.A.0.726 fw. But the process are similar to that only.
Whatever, the experienced guys and experts can easily understand that. But for newbies and noobs? Dont worry. I will give you complete guide to root your device in an easy method. All you need is download the required files first. Before that, just know what we are going to do in this process.
*** This method is for both Rooted and Non-rooted users and for both Locked and Unlocked bootloaders. ***
What we are going to do?
1. We need to downgrade your firmware to the rootable one (17.1.2.A.0.314).
2. Then root it and, install dual recovery
3. Then flash the latest 23.4.A.0.546 zip file, which is pre rooted.
4. Reboot the phone
5. That's all!!
Required files
1. Flash tool
2. adb setup
3. Root toolkit for .314 rooting
4. Nut's dual recovery installer
5. 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf firmware file
6. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 firmware
Downloads
The first five files are found in this thread ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2.................guide-t3085893
6. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6503 variant [Mega]
7. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6502 variant [Mega]
Mirror [Google drive]
6. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6503 variant
7. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6502 variant
Backup and restore your Walkman/Music playlist while changing ROMs.
The following thread will help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperi.............................ia-walkman-music-t3181150
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Steps to install on a already rooted phone
1. Copy the flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip to memory card. (xx refers your variant, whether it is D6503 or D6502)
2. Boot the phone via recovery, and install the pre-rooted zip.
3. Clear cache/dalvik.
4. Reboot the phone.
5. That's all.
Steps for the non-rooted users
Make sure you have atleast 70% charge on your phone
Do not use windows 10 operating system. Instead use win 7/8/8.1
Please take backup of your apps and data, if necessary. Clean installation is best here.
1. First we need to setup our computer with all the pre required tools and drivers.
So, install the adb-setup-1.4.2.exe
2. Install the flashtool
3. Go to the flashtool installation directory and, go to drivers folder (C:\Flashtool\drivers by default).
Double click on Flashtool-drivers.exe and install the required Z2 drivers.
4. Now, copy the 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf file into, C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder
4.1 Enable debugging mode in mobile and enable unknown sources installation​4.1.1. To enable debugging mode in your phone, tap on build number ( Settings->About Phone-> Build number) continuously for 7 times​4.1.2 Go back and see the developer options above the about phone menu. There you can enable debugging mode​4.1.3. To enable unknown sources installation, go to Setting-> security and enable it​5. Copy the flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip to your external sd card and remember the location, where its been copied. And, Switch off your phone.
6. Open flashtools from Computer's menu
7. Now, click on the lightning symbol on top left of flashtool
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
7.1. Select flash mode​8. Now select the .314 firmware, Make sure that the APPSLOG, CACHE and DATA are checked under wipe section. Otherwise it results in a BootLoop
9. Click on flash (Bottom Right corner) and wait until it asks you to connect the phone.
10. Now, press the volume down button and connect the phone, flashing will be started.
11. Once flash is done, switch on your phone. (Close the flashtool)
12. Again, enable debugging mode and unknown sources.
13. Now open the Xperia root tool kit.
14. Double click on install.bat and connect your phone. Once rooting is done, it will automatically restart your phone.
15. Now we have to install dual recovery, open Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA.installer.zip and extract.
16. open the extracted folder and double click install.bat
17. Command prompt will open. Select the option 1 and press enter
18. Dual recovery will be installed and the phone boot into recovery for the first time.
19. Keep it in recovery and select install.
20. Select the copied flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip
21. Swipe to confirm flash.
22. After the flashing is done, clear cache/dalvik and switch on the phone.
23. Voila!! You have installed a pre rooted lollipop firmware on your Xperia Z2 D6502/6503 with the build number 23.4.A.0.546.
The first boot may take some more time than the normal boot. Please be patient!!
The pre rooted zip of newly updated 23.4.A.1.200 file downloads:
1. Flashable zip of D6502
Google Drive | Mega​
2. Flashable zip of D6503
Google Drive | Mega​The complete 5.1.1 builds' pre rooted zip can be found here.
Pre rooted zip for D6502 & D6503 for all builds (i.e. .546, .200 & .232)
Thanks. Testing....
Installed on D6502 last night , working flawlessly , WIFI and Data reception excellent , animations good , Battery life is OK like all other 5.1.1 Stock ROMS , will be great if the OP can share some tips to save battery! Installed Xposed working great.
Is there a way to enable line call recording ?
successfully flashed/installed
D6503 stock, rooted with kinguser. Used NDR Utils to boot into recovery and flashed firmware just fine.
Thanks!
zadusimple said:
Installed on D6502 last night , working flawlessly , WIFI and Data reception excellent , animations good , Battery life is OK like all other 5.1.1 Stock ROMS , will be great if the OP can share some tips to save battery! Installed Xposed working great.
Is there a way to enable line call recording ?
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Google it for line call recording.
And, use greenify app for saving the battery.
will i lose my data if i just wana upgrade 4m 5.0.2 to 5.1?i am rooted with recovry installed.
Thnx in advnce!!!
nagaGuy said:
will i lose my data if i just wana upgrade 4m 5.0.2 to 5.1?i am rooted with recovry installed.
Thnx in advnce!!!
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No you won't.
I just upgraded mine 5.0.2 to 5.1
No data lost.
downgrade
arul20be said:
Dear friends,
Here is the pre-rooted Android lollipop 5.1.1 stock firmware with the build number 23.4.A.0.546 for your Sony Xperia Z2 D6502/6503.
The complete guide for rooting your device is found in this thread. But, that thread is for Lollipop 5.0.2 with build number 23.1.A.0.726 fw. But the process are similar to that only.
Whatever, the experienced guys and experts can easily understand that. But for newbies and noobs? Dont worry. I will give you complete guide to root your device in an easy method. All you need is download the required files first. Before that, just know what we are going to do in this process.
*** This method is for both Rooted and Non-rooted users and for both Locked and Unlocked bootloaders. ***
What we are going to do?
1. We need to downgrade your firmware to the rootable one (17.1.2.A.0.314).
2. Then root it and, install dual recovery
3. Then flash the latest 23.4.A.0.546 zip file, which is pre rooted.
4. Reboot the phone
5. That's all!!
Required files
1. Flash tool
2. adb setup
3. Root toolkit for .314 rooting
4. Nut's dual recovery installer
5. 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf firmware file
6. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 firmware
Downloads
The first five files are found in this thread ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2.................guide-t3085893
6. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6503 variant
7. Flashable zip of 23.4.A.0.546 for D6502 variant
Steps to install on a already rooted phone
1. Copy the flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip to memory card. (xx refers your variant, whether it is D6503 or D6502)
2. Boot the phone via recovery, and install the pre-rooted zip.
3. Clear cache/dalvik.
4. Reboot the phone.
5. That's all.
Steps for the non-rooted users
Make sure you have atleast 70% charge on your phone
1. First we need to setup our computer with all the pre required tools and drivers.
So, install the adb-setup-1.4.2.exe
2. Install the flashtool
3. Go to the flashtool installation directory and, go to drivers folder (C:\Flashtool\drivers by default).
Double click on Flashtool-drivers.exe and install the required Z2 drivers.
4. Now, copy the 17.1.2.A.0.314 ftf file into, C:\Flashtool\firmwares folder
4.1 Enable debugging mode in mobile and enable unknown sources installation​4.1.1. To enable debugging mode in your phone, tap on build number ( Settings->About Phone-> Build number) continuously for 7 times​4.1.2 Go back and see the developer options above the about phone menu. There you can enable debugging mode​4.1.3. To enable unknown sources installation, go to Setting-> security and enable it​5. Copy the flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip to your external sd card and remember the location, where its been copied. And, Switch off your phone.
6. Open flashtools from Computer's menu
7. Now, click on the lightning symbol on top left of flashtool
7.1. Select flash mode​8. Now select the .314 firmware, and if u don't want your data are deleted, uncheck the APPSLOG, CACHE and DATA under wipe section.
9. Click on flash (Bottom Right corner) and wait until it asks you to connect the phone.
10. Now, press the volume down button and connect the phone, flashing will be started.
11. Once flash is done, switch on your phone. (Close the flashtool)
12. Again, enable debugging mode and unknown sources.
13. Now open the Xperia root tool kit.
14. Double click on install.bat and connect your phone. Once rooting is done, it will automatically restart your phone.
15. Now we have to install dual recovery, open Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.154-BETA.installer.zip and extract.
16. open the extracted folder and double click install.bat
17. Command prompt will open. Select the option 1 and press enter
18. Dual recovery will be installed and the phone boot into recovery for the first time.
19. Keep it in recovery and select install.
20. Select the copied flashable_D65xx_23.4.A.0.546.zip
21. Swipe to confirm flash.
22. After the flashing is done, clear cache/dalvik and switch on the phone.
23. Voila!! You have installed a pre rooted lollipop firmware on your Xperia Z2 D6502/6503 with the build number 23.4.A.0.546.
The first boot may take some more time than the normal boot. Please be patient!!
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can downgrade to 23.1a ftf , and then root and instal this prerooted rom?
garson10 said:
can downgrade to 23.1a ftf , and then root and instal this prerooted rom?
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What the hell man? Don't quote the full post, instead you can mention me!!
Yes!! Downgrade and root, then install dual recovery and flash the latest, If you are non-rooted.
@arul20be
Hi, thank you for the ROM. BTW what is the customization region of this firmware?
acsakvith said:
@arul20be
Hi, thank you for the ROM. BTW what is the customization region of this firmware?
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Indian customization for d6502 and, UK for d6503
My z2 is not rooted, why do I need to downgrade to 17.1.2.A.0.314 before I can update to 23.4.A.0.546?
I'm currently on the 23.1.A.1.28 stock firmware.
there is a LINK here that says only flashtool can do the trick.
No luck flashing .314 firmware. Please help.
Thanks for the instructions which I've followed up to flashing of the .314 firmware however when I restart my D6503 phone it goes into a boot loop and just displays Sony then Xperia over and over again.
I tried reflashing but get the same result.
The flash appears to be successful and the log is attached.
Can you please suggest how I can get past this and continue with the root?
Thanks.
douvers said:
Thanks for the instructions which I've followed up to flashing of the .314 firmware however when I restart my D6503 phone it goes into a boot loop and just displays Sony then Xperia over and over again.
I tried reflashing but get the same result.
The flash appears to be successful and the log is attached.
Can you please suggest how I can get past this and continue with the root?
Thanks.
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I got it to work by leaving APPSLOG, CACHE and DATA under wipe section selected.
anyone plz reply , i am running on android lollipop 5.0.2 on D6503 , i have root and twrp recovery , can i just copy the file on the memory and flash it from recovery and get 5.1.1 ? plz reply
kingsasha said:
anyone plz reply , i am running on android lollipop 5.0.2 on D6503 , i have root and twrp recovery , can i just copy the file on the memory and flash it from recovery and get 5.1.1 ? plz reply
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Yes, that all you have to do.
zenesis said:
My z2 is not rooted, why do I need to downgrade to 17.1.2.A.0.314 before I can update to 23.4.A.0.546?
I'm currently on the 23.1.A.1.28 stock firmware.
there is a LINK here that says only flashtool can do the trick.
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That is the rootable one. So, you must downgrade to .314. If you don't want to downgrade, then forget the root.
Hi, what is the problem with windows 10? I can't make it to work on win7. but only on win10 that my flashtool works.

XZ1 Compact Rooting?

Hello every one!
I want to root my Xperia XZ1 Compact.
I have the following problem:
I have a Build Number (47.2.A.11.228) and my Model Number (G8441) and i use a Windows 10 Laptop.
The roms i found are for my Model number but for a other build number,
or if i seach something for the build number, they are for an other model number.
Some times if i found anything, i the peoples spek about linux... but i use a windows computer.... so its also not compatible.
My questions now:
Were i can found the correct rom?
Were do i downloade a correct tool to install?
Or do i only need the cmd command?
Boot loader is allready unlock!
Thanks for your aswers!
IIRC, once bootloader is unlocked, you just need to flash TWRP on your phone via `fastboot`. Then install your ROM of choice or stick with the default, and/or install Magisk. And you don't need Linux for that (95% sure).
I don't use Windows outside of work for a very long time now, so someone might have better answer. And it's been a little over 2 years since I rooted my Xperia.
YamiYukiSenpai said:
IIRC, once bootloader is unlocked, you just need to flash TWRP on your phone via `fastboot`. Then install your ROM of choice or stick with the default, and/or install Magisk. And you don't need Linux for that (95% sure).
I don't use Windows outside of work for a very long time now, so someone might have better answer. And it's been a little over 2 years since I rooted my Xperia.
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Thanks for your help!
Can you please tell me which rom is the right one?
[ROM] LineageOS 17/18/19 UNOFFICIAL - (Update: 2023-05-20)
LineageOS 17/18/19 for Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact RELEASE This is an alternative ROM for the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact. Creating this to honor the great work of modpunk and derf elot from...
forum.xda-developers.com
THANKS!
Ill report back if its works or not !
Hello
if i root my xz1c i have green screen with photo app... i read than lineageOS is prerooted, could I lauch this rooted rom and still take pictures?
did i need "hideunlock kernel" ?
Thank you for your help
YamiYukiSenpai said:
IIRC, once bootloader is unlocked, you just need to flash TWRP on your phone via `fastboot`. Then install your ROM of choice or stick with the default, and/or install Magisk. And you don't need Linux for that (95% sure).
I don't use Windows outside of work for a very long time now, so someone might have better answer. And it's been a little over 2 years since I rooted my Xperia.
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Help me to root xperia xz1 compact without pc or with pc android 9
kismartin said:
Help me to root xperia xz1 compact without pc or with pc android 9
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You'll need PC first, but it only a few steps.
1. Download TWRP and Latest version of Magisk.
・TWRP for Pie
Downloads for : Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | AndroidFileHost.com | Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
・Magisk
Releases · topjohnwu/Magisk
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
※Once you downloaded it, rename".apk" to ".zip"
2. Flash TWRP with fastboot on PC.
※How to enter fastboot mode
Turn of your phone, then connect USB cable with pressing Volume up key.
follow this command:
fastboot flash recovery [Your TWRP Path]
3. When flash is done, Unplug USB cable and press Power and Volume down key to enter TWRP.
4. In TWRP, install Magisk.
If you have micro-SD card, put Magisk to it.
You can also transfer it to Internal storage from file manager (Windows Explorer and so on), but it often fail.
Anyway, once you put in it to phone or SD, select "Install" and choose Magisk zip file, then install.
5. Go to reboot menu, and reboot to system.
You'll see Magisk icon (Android robot icon).
Run it and update the app.
Sometimes Magisk app say need to reboot. Please reboot.
And finally, you got root access.
※Sorry my poor explaining...
satokun2668 said:
You'll need PC first, but it only a few steps.
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I have a question about this: Does this get rid of the DRM key for the Sony phone? I heard that it basically disables some camera and audio features. Is there a workaround for it?
patach said:
I have a question about this: Does this get rid of the DRM key for the Sony phone? I heard that it basically disables some camera and audio features. Is there a workaround for it?
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If you are not unlocked bootloader, you'll lose it when unlocking.
However, you can backup it using this tool:
[XZ1c/XZ1/XZp] temp root exploit to backup drm keys implemented
Tools to backup TA partition (drm keys) of Xperia XZ1 Compact by j4nn https://j4nn.github.io/ As everyone knows, bootloader unlock via code from sony removes drm keys. That disables certain functions, the most critical one being the camera...
forum.xda-developers.com
※I haven't use it because my phone already unlocked and restored DRM key area by previous owner, so I don't know it's usable. But many people use it.
You have to downgrade firmware so download old ftf and flash with NewFlasher.
[TOOL] Newflasher (xperia command line flasher)
Disclaimer: newflasher tool was made for testing and educational purposes, ME is not responsible for what you do on/with your device using newflasher, you must agree that you using newflasher on your own risk, I am not responsible if you brick...
forum.xda-developers.com
satokun2668 said:
You'll need PC first, but it only a few steps.
1. Download TWRP and Latest version of Magisk.
・TWRP for Pie
Downloads for : Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | AndroidFileHost.com | Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
・Magisk
Releases · topjohnwu/Magisk
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
※Once you downloaded it, rename".apk" to ".zip"
2. Flash TWRP with fastboot on PC.
※How to enter fastboot mode
Turn of your phone, then connect USB cable with pressing Volume up key.
follow this command:
fastboot flash recovery [Your TWRP Path]
3. When flash is done, Unplug USB cable and press Power and Volume down key to enter TWRP.
4. In TWRP, install Magisk.
If you have micro-SD card, put Magisk to it.
You can also transfer it to Internal storage from file manager (Windows Explorer and so on), but it often fail.
Anyway, once you put in it to phone or SD, select "Install" and choose Magisk zip file, then install.
5. Go to reboot menu, and reboot to system.
You'll see Magisk icon (Android robot icon).
Run it and update the app.
Sometimes Magisk app say need to reboot. Please reboot.
And finally, you got root access.
※Sorry my poor explaining...
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huhu do not have pc sorry? Do you you know how to remove ads/ anf update of apk? using MT manager please step by step
kismartin said:
huhu do not have pc sorry? Do you you know how to remove ads/ anf update of apk? using MT manager please step by step
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You can't unlock bootloader or rooting without PC, neither MT manager too.
Remove ads system wide, you should unlock bootloader and install Magisk, then install ad blocker like AdAway.
(If you want to remove ads just web site, you can use browser which has ad blocker like Brave)

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