Hi!
I have unlocked my bootloader a long time ago and mostly use AOSP-based roms, but I was wondering.... What is the easy way to root an unlocked Xperia Z?
Ik know there are a lot of threads how to root 4.4.4 on a locked bootloader and that I can use those methods, but it just feels like unlocked bootloaders should get a golden ticket to rooting stock roms.
So what makes an unlocked bootloader stand out? How do I root stock 4.4.4, unlocked-style?
Thanks!
Flash Dual Boot recovery with Philz Touch CWM Advanced Edition and TWRP, boot into recovery then flash a SuperSU zip. Done.
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Follow above method or simply flash a custom kernel using flashtool.
Thanks!
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Hi guys!
I have searched the forum and I DO have got a lot of answers. But still I want to get some things clear before I go on.
I just got myself an Xperia Z. It was already updated to 4.3 .569. The phone has a locked bootloader and I found out that it CAN´T be unlocked. So there I´m stuck.
I was first thinking about following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590088
But then I got some more questions.
If I downgrade according to that guide... since I get a custom recovery, can I flash any custom ROM that is made for locked bootloader? Do I even have to use the 4.3 .569 used in the thread above or can I just downgrade and root then choose the ROM to my liking?
Thanx for all your help!
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Dear friend:
1-the easy way::laugh:
2-Flash 4.2.2 with flash tool
3-Root on locked boot loader
4- Install Dual Recovery follow
5- Install 4.3/4.2 Pre-rooted or any other rom of your choice.
Once you've downgraded, rooted and have a custom recovery, you can use any rom you like, as long as it's a stock based rom for locked bootloaders.
You cannot flash anything based on CM/PAC/AOSP/AOKP etc as they require a custom kernel and therefore an unlocked bootloader.
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alfi07 said:
Dear friend:
1-the easy way::laugh:
2-Flash 4.2.2 with flash tool
3-Root on locked boot loader
4- Install Dual Recovery follow
5- Install 4.3/4.2 Pre-rooted or any other rom of your choice.
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Just as I suspected! Have been away from Xperias for a while so I just needed someone to give me a nudge in the back!
Thanx alot, mates!
You're welcome.
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Hi All Friends i hope all r u ok .... i want to update software but first i need too know when i update my cell software so i can ROOT it to easy way....
There is no easy way to root the 4.3 unless you have unlocked bootloader.
If you still have locked bootloader them you will need to downgrade to 4.1 root and install recovery then install purestock v2 then via flashtools flash the .266 kernel.
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Alternatively, same procedure for existenz rom
zolaisugly said:
There is no easy way to root the 4.3 unless you have unlocked bootloader.
If you still have locked bootloader them you will need to downgrade to 4.1 root and install recovery then install purestock v2 then via flashtools flash the .266 kernel.
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no my Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes so now my cell want to downgrade or not ?
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.
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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!
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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.
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kingvortex said:
He has a C6616, which has a permanently locked bootloader. It cannot be unlocked with that or any other method.
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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!
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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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Ok, it's not like I didn't had search how to do it, it's just that so far my search has been very frustrating.
First, my phone has stock rom, v. 12.1.A.1.201 with JB 4.3. And I just want to flash a stock rom (maybe a little tweak to make it smooth and faster) + root.
So I searched (maybe not too good) how to do it, and I found this: to install any rom, you need to have an unlocked bootloader, so far so good, but then when you search on how to unlock it, surprise! you need to be root to backup drm keys ... Ok then, I tried another aproach, maybe flashing from custom recovery, but then again to install a custom recovery you need to be rooted ... back to the begining.
So if anyone can enlighten on how to fulfill my very reasonable request, I would be sooo happy.
No need to unlock bootloader in order to flash stock based ROMs or for rooting. But for flashing custom kernels/ROMs that need a custom kernel, unlocked BL is a must.
There are many guides. Check through this index.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618222
It's sticky btw
Basically you have to (because you're locked BL),
1. Downgrade to 4.1.2
2. Root with DoomLord method.
3. Install recovery.
4. Flash a pre-rooted 4.3 ROM (.201) through recovery. Flash SuperSU update at the same time. Shutdown phone (NOT reboot).
5. Flash stock 4.3 kernel (.201) via flashtool.
6. Done. On rooted .201. Then install a recovery (because previous recovery got erased with ROM flashing).
#Details in guides. Good one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727143
**Optional: Do a TA partition backup and keep it safe. Someday you can unlock the BL
You can follow mrhnet's post that helped me solve my dilemma! You can downgrade your phone, exploit root, flash recovery, flash SuperSU and then backup TA. Once TA backed up, the freedom is finally yours!
Here's a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51005416&postcount=10
Can someone please help me..
I have an Xperia SP currently running 4.1.2 rooted, bootloader locked.
My aim is to upgrade to 4.3.3 and root, for which i will have to unlock the bootloader. To do so I need a TA partition backup , for which again, root is required.
So, my question is that is it okay if I take a TA Backup now [in 4.1.2] and then upgrade OTA and unlock bootloader, root and then restore the 4.1.2 TA backup onto 4.3.3 in order to restore DRM keys and Relock the bootloader?
Has anyone done this?
is it safe?
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Why don't you install a recovery and after that flash a pre-rooted 201???
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Vforvanadium said:
Can someone please help me..
I have an Xperia SP currently running 4.1.2 rooted, bootloader locked.
My aim is to upgrade to 4.3.3 and root, for which i will have to unlock the bootloader. To do so I need a TA partition backup , for which again, root is required.
So, my question is that is it okay if I take a TA Backup now [in 4.1.2] and then upgrade OTA and unlock bootloader, root and then restore the 4.1.2 TA backup onto 4.3.3 in order to restore DRM keys and Relock the bootloader?
Has anyone done this?
is it safe?
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You don't have to unlock bootloader. You can flash a prerooted rom with built in 201 stock kernel
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Nanostray said:
You don't have to unlock bootloader. You can flash a prerooted rom with built in 201 stock kernel
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How ? Link please.
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Vforvanadium said:
How ? Link please.
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Just go to the Android development section, and you'll find plenty. You can also choose to flash a stock based rom. I went from 254 to existenz 3.3.0 (which is 201)
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For downgrading see my tutorial in link below (flashing with flashtool)
For rooting that 4.1.2 see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440375
and for CWM installation see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
I'd love to see you guys use search a bit more! This question has been asked a lot
which is easiet method to install clockworkmod on kitkat(4.4) i need to try out some custom roms for that reason only i am asking i have already rooted my phone with towelroot method and its a locked bootloader...any body plz help thanks in advance..
XZDualRecovery
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Suresh9488 said:
which is easiet method to install clockworkmod on kitkat(4.4) i need to try out some custom roms for that reason only i am asking i have already rooted my phone with towelroot method and its a locked bootloader...any body plz help thanks in advance..
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As @kingvortex mentioned use the mentioned recovery
Note: On a locked bootloader you can only flash stock based custom rom
to flash custom like CM11, PA and so on you need to unlock the bootloader
Unlocking bootloader will void the warranty