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[Q] Can Root Sony Xperia Z1 on 4.4.2(Kitkat)

Can I root z1 on kitkat??anyone can help me?

Yes,
First, ask QUESTIONS in the Question and answer section.
Now, read the several guides in the general and/or development section on how to root.
In brief
Either, unlock your bootloader and flash an insecure kernel
or
flash stock 4.2, root, install recovery and flash a prerooted 4.4 rom.
Alll instructions are in their relevant threads so I will not reproduce them here.
Eigth time and counting I have written this today

Anyone can explain why there is not an straight forward method to root Z1 directly on kitKat and we need to downgrade to do it ?

SrMoure said:
Anyone can explain why there is not an straight forward method to root Z1 directly on kitKat and we need to downgrade to do it ?
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Because sony has patched the known exploits and made it hard for the devs to find any expoit.

avveMeetU said:
Can I root z1 on kitkat??anyone can help me?
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Best way to do is it to downgrade to 534 using flashtool, grab the FTF file needed from the mega collection thread.
Use vroot to root the device, install a custom recovery, flash the rom that you want to install (Monx, ihacker, romaur) then don't reboot, but re-enter flashmode and flash everything (without wipe) from an FTF of the same base, do not flash TA and System.
Reboot and youre done.
I wrote a more in depth tutorial which can be found in this thread, second post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709585

dladz said:
Best way to do is it to downgrade to 534 using flashtool, grab the FTF file needed from the mega collection thread.
Use vroot to root the device, install a custom recovery, flash the rom that you want to install (Monx, ihacker, romaur) then don't reboot, but re-enter flashmode and flash everything (without wipe) from an FTF of the same base, do not flash TA and System.
Reboot and youre done.
I wrote a more in depth tutorial which can be found in this thread, second post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709585
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No that's not the best way
1) Vroot sends your IMEI number to china for no known reason. They have been asked to change this but gave no response to XDA about it.
2) The point of downgrading to a .534 FTF is that you can install recovery without rooting first. So install dualrecovery, then flash SuperSU.zip from chainfire, then flash a 4.4 rom of your choice.

avveMeetU said:
Can I root z1 on kitkat??anyone can help me?
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It's real easy to relock the bootloader using Flashtool, so don't sweat unlocking it to root.

KarimSalloum said:
It's real easy to relock the bootloader using Flashtool, so don't sweat unlocking it to root.
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But how do you backup your TA that way.
You need to root first then backup TA. Relocking with flashtool does not restore your TA.
Once you have your backup then that is always possible, but not for a first time root.

gregbradley said:
No that's not the best way
1) Vroot sends your IMEI number to china for no known reason. They have been asked to change this but gave no response to XDA about it.
2) The point of downgrading to a .534 FTF is that you can install recovery without rooting first. So install dualrecovery, then flash SuperSU.zip from chainfire, then flash a 4.4 rom of your choice.
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I didn't know you could do it that way, the way that i've mentioned is what was written on all the tutorials that i've seen so i'm literally going from what other people have said, including monx.
The IMEI thing is a bit creepy but I wasn't aware of that either.

another one bricked...sigh how to fix?
Hey all,
Successfully unlocked my c9603 with latest kitkat and installed cwm 6 with these instructions
How to Install CWM 6 Recovery on Xperia Z1:
Download Doomlord’s Advanced Stock Kernel with CWM Recovery
Copy the downloaded.zip file to your phone’s sd card.
Extract the downloaded .zip folder on your PC, you will get a Boot.img file.
Place the extracted Boot.img file in the Minimal ADB & Fastboot folder that you created using our ADB & Fastboot Quick Setup Guide.
If you are using Android ADB & Fastboot full package, you can place the downloaded Recovery.img file in the Fastboot folder or in the Platform-tools folder.
Open the folder where you placed the Boot.img file. E.g Minimal ADB & Fastbootor Fastboot or Platform Tools.
Press and hold the shift key and right click on an empty area within the folder, and click on “Open Command Window Here”.
Turn off your Xperia Z1 completely.
Now press the Volume Up Key and while keeping it pressed plug in the USB cable.
You should see a blue light in the notification light of your phone, that means your device is now connected in Fastboot mode.
Now type the following command: Fastboot Flash boot Boot.img
Hit Enter and it will quickly flash CWM 6.0.4.6 recovery in your Xperia Z1
Once recovery is flashed, now issue this command “Fastboot Reboot”
Your device will reboot now, as soon as you see the Sony logo, and the pink LED, press Volume Up key to enter recovery.
Congrats! You should now see the custom recovery.
Once in CWM recovery, flash the zip file you copied to your phone in step 2. To do so, select “install zip > choose zip from sd card > doomlord advanced stock kernel.zip > yes” and flash it.
Once flashed the zip file, reboot your device.
That’s all.
ok so I did all of the with success now when I turn my phone on I get what I think is a bootloop mode...it gives me the sony logo and the pink led to boot in cwm then re loops over and over.
I can get into cwm but thats it.
So how do I go about fixing my bricked phone now? Kinda need it lol
appreciated guys

WOW, I misread that...
If you flash doomkernel you already have recovery.
Please link to where you found those instructions, they seem way out of date.
and have you unlocked your bootloader?

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gregbradley said:
WOW, I misread that...
If you flash doomkernel you already have recovery.
Please link to where you found those instructions, they seem way out of date.
and have you unlocked your bootloader?
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http://techbeasts.com/2014/02/19/in...ng-latest-14-2-a-1-136-firmware-how-to-guide/
thats the link I used.
and yes I unlocked the bootloader via adb and fastboot using this guide
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-devices-guide/
and I think I just maybe spotted my mistake, I probably should hvae used this link instead but due to sleep deprivation I didnt
http://techbeasts.com/2014/03/20/install-cwm-6-recovery-xperia-z1-android-4-4-2-kitkat-681/
anyway I went ahead and download that boot.img file, renamed it copied it across and tried to flash and I get this error
error: cannot load 'boot.img': No error

antiskeptic said:
http://techbeasts.com/2014/02/19/in...ng-latest-14-2-a-1-136-firmware-how-to-guide/
thats the link I used.
and yes I unlocked the bootloader via adb and fastboot using this guide
http://techbeasts.com/2013/12/18/how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-sony-xperia-devices-guide/
and I think I just maybe spotted my mistake, I probably should hvae used this link instead but due to sleep deprivation I didnt
http://techbeasts.com/2014/03/20/install-cwm-6-recovery-xperia-z1-android-4-4-2-kitkat-681/
anyway I went ahead and download that boot.img file, renamed it copied it across and tried to flash and I get this error
error: cannot load 'boot.img': No error
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Those non xda guides are crap...
If you have unlocked your bootloader (Did you make a TA backup first?) then just flash doomkernel
Doomkernel has recovery in it.
Once you have done that you are rooted and have recovery

gregbradley said:
Those non xda guides are crap...
If you have unlocked your bootloader (Did you make a TA backup first?) then just flash doomkernel
Doomkernel has recovery in it.
Once you have done that you are rooted and have recovery
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No, I didnt back up the ta as I didnt have root in the first place.
I have doom kernal installed and can access cwm.
It is stuck in bootloop mode...how do I just get my phone to boot normally for now instead of bootlooping?
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i just tried all of this from xda university, still no luck at all, still boot looping
If you flash a new (base)rom on your device it may not automatically wipe your dalvik-cache, This means your old dalvik-cache will be used for the new system files which would result in a bootloop, to fix this problem:
1. Start your phone in CWM Recovery
2. Go to Advanced
3. Choose “Wipe dalvik-cache”
4. Now go to “Mounts & Storage”
5. Choose “Wipe /cache”
6. Reboot your phone
Note: by wiping “/cache” and “dalvik-cache” you make sure it’s completely deleted, some roms use /data and some use /cache for the dalvik-cache
If the problems still exists after doing that, you could try to wipe your /data partition. before you do that first make a backup of your phone (in it’s current bootlooping state)
1. Start your phone in CWM Recovery
2. Now go to “Backup & Restore”
3. Choose “backup” (it may also be called “backup to internal/external sdcard)
When that’s done you are free to wipe /data, you can achieve this by doing:
1. Now go to “Mounts & Storage”
2. Choose “Wipe /data”
3. Choose “Wipe /cache”
4. Reboot your phone
If the rom still doesn’t boot correctly it’s probably the rom which isn’t working, contact the rom creator then and try an other rom for the meanwhile.

antiskeptic said:
No, I didnt back up the ta as I didnt have root in the first place.
I have doom kernal installed and can access cwm.
It is stuck in bootloop mode...how do I just get my phone to boot normally for now instead of bootlooping?
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i just tried all of this from xda university, still no luck at all, still boot looping
If you flash a new (base)rom on your device it may not automatically wipe your dalvik-cache, This means your old dalvik-cache will be used for the new system files which would result in a bootloop, to fix this problem:
1. Start your phone in CWM Recovery
2. Go to Advanced
3. Choose “Wipe dalvik-cache”
4. Now go to “Mounts & Storage”
5. Choose “Wipe /cache”
6. Reboot your phone
Note: by wiping “/cache” and “dalvik-cache” you make sure it’s completely deleted, some roms use /data and some use /cache for the dalvik-cache
If the problems still exists after doing that, you could try to wipe your /data partition. before you do that first make a backup of your phone (in it’s current bootlooping state)
1. Start your phone in CWM Recovery
2. Now go to “Backup & Restore”
3. Choose “backup” (it may also be called “backup to internal/external sdcard)
When that’s done you are free to wipe /data, you can achieve this by doing:
1. Now go to “Mounts & Storage”
2. Choose “Wipe /data”
3. Choose “Wipe /cache”
4. Reboot your phone
If the rom still doesn’t boot correctly it’s probably the rom which isn’t working, contact the rom creator then and try an other rom for the meanwhile.
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Ok, flash SuperSU.zip from chainfires website (Google it)
Then flash a new rom of your choice.

gregbradley said:
Ok, flash SuperSU.zip from chainfires website (Google it)
Then flash a new rom of your choice.
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Cool, ill get onto that. Ive noticed a cpl of roms floating around xda. Any suggestions on a good one or run with the
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687275&page=8
option?
lol....might as well pick a good rom since i have stuffed my stock one.
I still will achieve my root! haha
thanks for the help so far, its always appreciated!

You do not need root to flash that.
Its a stock FTF, just flash it in flash tool

gregbradley said:
You do not need root to flash that.
Its a stock FTF, just flash it in flash tool
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sorry I wasnt saying do i need root for this? i know i currently dont have root and can flash ftf anyway.
what i was saying was, once i have my phone back up, I will achieve root status on it...
so if I am correct flash the phone with supersu from sdcard via cwm6 then flash
[FTF] Xperia Z1 C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Commercial&Journalist
which I am downloading from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687275
My phone should boot up now with root access, but I am only trying to fix it currently.
Cant see why I wouldnt have a working phone with root following these steps?
thanks , ill keep posting updates, might even help someone else in the process

But why are you insistent on backing up a system that is in bootloop? Why would you ever want to restore a bootlooping system?
I would just do a fresh system install and forget about backing up a non working system
Just flash the FTF of your choice, then the appropriate DooMKerneL version.
Then you are rooted and have CMW installed. 2 easy steps, I really don't understand your need to backup first, especially when your phone is bootlooping.
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antiskeptic said:
then flash
[FTF] Xperia Z1 C6903 14.3.A.0.681 Commercial&Journalist
which I am downloading from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687275
My phone should boot up now with root access,
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No, once you flash a FTF you lose root. You will need to reflash the appropriate DooMKerneL again
but I am only trying to fix it currently.
Cant see why I wouldnt have a working phone with root following these steps?
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Because once you flash a FTF you lose root
thanks , ill keep posting updates, might even help someone else in the process
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gregbradley said:
But why are you insistent on backing up a system that is in bootloop? Why would you ever want to restore a bootlooping system?
I would just do a fresh system install and forget about backing up a non working system
Just flash the FTF of your choice, then the appropriate DooMKerneL version.
Then you are rooted and have CMW installed. 2 easy steps, I really don't understand your need to backup first, especially when your phone is bootlooping.
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No, once you flash a FTF you lose root. You will need to reflash the appropriate DooMKerneL again Because once you flash a FTF you lose root
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im not trying to backup the bootloop, i just want to fix my phone. I did not realise you were saying fresh install then start from scratch with the root process.
So I will flash the NEW ftf to my phone. Once phone is working I will flash doomlord kernel and supersu. thanks for the help. do you happen to know a link for the correct instructions for this, so I get it right this time.

(STOCK)(RECOVERY)Android One

Hey,
You want to revert to stock recovery?
You are on wright thread
Download This Zip File And unzip it (use 7zip)
Download zip | dev-host
Place Stockrecovery img in sdcard And Flash It From CWM/TWRP/PHILZ or use mobile uncle tool
Boot into recovery and you will get stock recovery
Press THANKS button
Buy Me a drink (donate)

SMARTY BOY said:
Hey,
You want to revert to stock recovery?
You are on wright thread
Download This Zip File And unzip it (use 7zip)
Download zip | dev-host
Place Stockrecovery img in sdcard And Flash It From CWM/TWRP/PHILZ or use mobile uncle tool
Boot into recovery and you will get stock recovery
Press THANKS button
Buy Me a drink (donate)
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Will this work with Micromax Canvas A1 also ??

iremofaisal said:
Will this work with Micromax Canvas A1 also ??
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Its posted in the android one group so I think it should work with an android one phone.
What do you think?

akhilnarang said:
Its posted in the android one group so I think it should work with an android one phone.
What do you think?
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is it working with canvas a1 ?

srikantrn said:
is it working with canvas a1 ?
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Yes
Sent from my A1 using XDA Free mobile app

After flashing the imei lost or something blunder happen with phone pls tell yr i have canvas a1

ashesshubham said:
After flashing the imei lost or something blunder happen with phone pls tell yr i have canvas a1
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Had you created a backup with custom recovery?

Yes

ashesshubham said:
Yes
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Ok. Which custom recovery did you use to create the backup?
Just boot into recovery and restore from the backup you created .

But bro i have locked bootloader and unrooted stock rom backup but iwant ota update when it realse and someone stock recovery important for that

ashesshubham said:
But bro i have locked bootloader and unrooted stock rom backup but iwant ota update when it realse and someone stock recovery important for that
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Okay. You can try the steps below:
1) Unlock bootloader
2) Flash custom recovery
3) Root your phone
4) Boot into recovery and restore from there
5) Reboot your phone to see if the problem is solved.
If the problem that you were facing is solved then
6) Full unroot you device
7) Reflash stock recovery
8) Relock the bootloader *
Done! And now, you will be able to install the OTA updates .
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*If you are not rooted and have stock recovery in your phone already, I don't think locking your bootloader is necessary to install the OTA updates.
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Bro i dont have stock recovery ihave custom recovery and iam on stock rom un rooted and locked oem so i want know that i will receive ota in my phone

ashesshubham said:
Bro i dont have stock recovery ihave custom recovery and iam on stock rom un rooted and locked oem so i want know that i will receive ota in my phone
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No. But you will be able to download the OTA updates but it will not be installed on your phone.
Installing OTA updates require Stock Recovery.
You need to unlock your bootloader and then flash the stock recovery for your phone.

So how i install stock recovery bro pls tell

ashesshubham said:
So how i install stock recovery bro pls tell
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Alright. I will upload the required tools and stock recovery by tomorrow evening.

Yes bro do that a great help bro pls upload bro and jusy post a rply a great help bro

How did you flash custom recovery with locked bootloader???
Sent from my A1 using XDA Free mobile app

Follow the instructions below.
1) Backup all your important data
2) Download the zip file from the attachment and extract it into a folder of your choice
3) Enable USB Debugging on your phone and connect it to your PC via USB cable
4) Open the folder where you extracted the downloaded attachment
5) Run "Unlock Bootloader.bat" file. Follow the on-screen instructions. This will unlock your bootloader and will factory reset your phone. Your phone will now reboot automatically.
6) Go to Settings >> About Phone >> Tap on Build Number 10 times >> Go back to Settings >> Developer Mode >> Allow USB Debugging . A pop-up message will appear on your screen asking you to confirm USB Debugging from your PC. Tap on Allow.
7) Now, connect your phone again by enabling USB Debugging mode.
8) Run "Recovery Installer.bat" from the extracted folder. Now, your phone has stock recovery (for Micromax Canvas A1). Your phone will now reboot automatically.
9) Again, Run "Lock Bootloader.bat" file from the extracted folder. This will relock your bootloader.
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Now, your bootloader is locked and you have stock recovery in your phone. You can confirm this by booting your phone into recovery.
Now, you'll be able to install the OTA Updates.
DONE!

Moreover the official image file here: Android One Stock Recovery.img (KitKat) can be used to flash the stock recovery from fastboot mode or using flashify app in rooted phone.

nope that dosent work
iremofaisal said:
Okay. You can try the steps below:
1) Unlock bootloader
2) Flash custom recovery
3) Root your phone
4) Boot into recovery and restore from there
5) Reboot your phone to see if the problem is solved.
If the problem that you were facing is solved then
6) Full unroot you device
7) Reflash stock recovery
8) Relock the bootloader *
Done! And now, you will be able to install the OTA updates .
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*If you are not rooted and have stock recovery in your phone already, I don't think locking your bootloader is necessary to install the OTA updates.
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been there done that that but it can't install

Unlocking bootloader and installing Custom recovery [Sprout4] [Marshmallow 6.0]

So i have successfully installed a custom recovery on my phone running Marshmallow and also unlocked the bootloader!
Its quite simple actually!
I am not responsible for any damage you make to your phone!
Steps-
1. Download the zip file from the link and extract it.
2. Install both the drivers and then proceed!(The drivers are universal and work for Windows 98,xp,vista,7,8,8.1,10 but in 8,8.1,10 you might need to turn off the digital signature verification-Make good use of google)
3.After installing the drivers , connect your phone in switched on and remember to turn on usb debugging in the dev options!
4. Open the unlock_bootloader_... and run the .bat file and follow the on screen steps( All the data will be formatted so make a backup beforehand)
5.After doing this you will void your warranty so make sure you know what you are doing!
6. Open the one click installer folder and replace the recovery.img with any recovery that you want.
7. Now again connect your phone in switched on mode and usb debugging on and run the .bat file of recovery installer.. and follow the on screen steps!
8.As soon as the the recovery installation is over do not let teh phone reboot just press the vol up button as the installation process stops and then go to recovery!
9.Boom!! Now you have a phone with unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery installed on marshmallow!!
10.Flash custom Kernels,Boot Animations, Logos and root your phone running marshmallow and brag!
Downloads--
Bootloader and Recovery.zip(27.4 MB)
Press Thanks:good: if this helped and if you have any querries just use the section below!

Recovery Kernel?
Hi bro just a quick question did you use the MM kernel in the custom recovery?
On our None AOSP standard Mediatek devices the rom does a Kernel check to ensure both the boot and recovery Kernels are of the same version eg KK boot = KK Recovery LP boot = LP Recovery so I just wondered if the MM Kernel still works in the Philz recovery or are you still using a kernel from a older version of android eg KK or LP.
Hope that makes sense to you :laugh:

How to open the unlock_bootloader ??? There is no such option

how about rooting? what method did you use?

bigrammy said:
Hi bro just a quick question did you use the MM kernel in the custom recovery?
On our None AOSP standard Mediatek devices the rom does a Kernel check to ensure both the boot and recovery Kernels are of the same version eg KK boot = KK Recovery LP boot = LP Recovery so I just wondered if the MM Kernel still works in the Philz recovery or are you still using a kernel from a older version of android eg KK or LP.
Hope that makes sense to you :laugh:
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Actually i didn't work on the recovery, i just made the one click thing, i inserted any random recovery i found working on 6.0 .

cheeze.keyk said:
how about rooting? what method did you use?
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i flashed a custom kernel and then the super su beta zip

akash.kotwani said:
How to open the unlock_bootloader ??? There is no such option
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in the zip you will find a .bat file, open that and follow on screen instructions

How to relock bootloader if I ever want to?

net_freak said:
How to relock bootloader if I ever want to?
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Well i did not make anything that can do that but you'll probably find it in other threads. You can also flash bootloader.using the stock rom file via sp flash tools to relock it just untick everything else but bootloader!

Unlocking bootloader is necessary? Can I not just do it with it locked bootloader?

net_freak said:
Unlocking bootloader is necessary? Can I not just do it with it locked bootloader?
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You can but unlocking the bootloader opens up many other things for devs!

divyesh bansal said:
You can but unlocking the bootloader opens up many other things for devs!
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Will the fastboot method to flash twrp work ? I'm on Android 6.0

net_freak said:
Will the fastboot method to flash twrp work ? I'm on Android 6.0
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Yes it does, the tool is also all about it. In the one click recovery intaller folder replace the recovery.img with your twrp(you will have to rename twrp.img file to recovery.img) and follow the steps in the first post in this thread!

divyesh bansal said:
Yes it does, the tool is also all about it. In the one click recovery intaller folder replace the recovery.img with your twrp(you will have to rename twrp.img file to recovery.img) and follow the steps in the first post in this thread!
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Thanks. . can I use all in one tool kit by @Faiyaz5yaz for the same

Easiest way to root Sony E1 (Dual) (D2105)

Hello, guys! I've discovered a very easy way to root sony e1 with the final build version : 20.1.B.2.29
1. u need to install Philz Touch recovery over a clean Stock ROM.
2. after installing recovery, put superSU & Busybox zip files in the root of ur SD card.
3. go to recovery & select the 2 zip files & flash them 1 by 1. preferably flash superSU 1st.
4. boot normally, & update superSU binary, when it asks - select TWRP/CWM.
5. if u don't like the stock calling apk, then I'm here including Falcon ROM's 'InCallUI.apk'.
6. go to root explorer, system/priv-app & replace the stock one with this one. apply correct permissions RW-R-R (0644).
7. again go to recovery & wipe cache & Dalvik cache.
8. 1st time will take a little more than usual with the standard "Android is upgrading" & then u r good to go! hope, I helped. Enjoy, friends!
9. Note : no files r my creation. all the credits go to XDA developers, I'm just reuploading them for ur easy access. I'm going to attach 2 superSU zip files, if 1 fails, the other 1 will make it, I'm sure. only superSU v.1.94, I got from google drive, except that all the files r XDA's property. Thanx to all.

How to install recovery over stock android?
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u need to know, if ur particular phone model does have a custom recovery? that's 1st step. if u can find a custom recovery, then there'll be some kind of flashing software depending on ur brand of phone. i think, Flashify could be used for flashing zip files & .img files...etc. let me know, what recovery r u searching for? and, if u r talking about stock recovery, then probably u need to flash ur stock rom.

Okay i am talking about flashing philz over sony stock rom..flashify work??
And is it necessary to unlock ? bootloader??

I think it's necessary to unlock bootloader 1stly & then Flashify should be able to flash the boot.img.

kchat said:
I think it's necessary to unlock bootloader 1stly & then Flashify should be able to flash the boot.img.
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But flashify works with root access..
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that's why, u need to flash recovery 1st. SPTool should be able to do that. Even if ur bootloader is locked, try with sptool & see the result.

kchat said:
that's why, u need to flash recovery 1st. SPTool should be able to do that. Even if ur bootloader is locked, try with sptool & see the result.
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Did flashtool work??
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yes.for me, it worked. but i've unlocked the bootloader before flashing.

kchat said:
yes.for me, it worked. but i've unlocked the bootloader before flashing.
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Can be unlock boot loader through flashtool?
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yes. I think there's a way to unlock it through flashtool. But, I did it after searching Google, & u need to send ur device ID or something to Sony website help section. Provide ur mail ID there. They'll give u a link that contains the code for ur specific devices's unlocking, & that link'll be available for 24 hours only. So, as soon as u get the link from them, go to the provided link & unlock ur bootloader. in the link page they'll also provide the guide about how to unlock it. Good Luck!

[GUIDE] Marshmallow Root Guide for ZE500KL

ATTENTION!
You MUST read all the guide BEFORE doing it, if you do it without reading all of it first you may ends up bricking your phone!
Prerequisites:
Asus ZE500KL (may work on ZE500KG, but haven't tested, do it on your own risk) on Marshmallow, NOT LOLLIPOP!
Also, it must have fully booted AT LEAST one time, otherwise, you'll soft-brick it.
If your phone is not on Marshmallow, you can use THIS guide instead​Download and put the unlocker zip file and the SuperSu zip file in the phone
How To:
1 - Install adb and fastboot driver (follow THIS guide)
Now you can connect the phone to your computer​2 - Reboot in fastboot mode with one of the following method:
a -Volume Up while booting up​b -With adb, after enabling USB debugging in developer settings, using:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Now that you are in bootloader, you have to boot in TWRP,
download THIS recovery (is the twrp one) and boot in to it, using this command:
IMPORTANT: DON'T FLASH IT OR YOU WILL GET BOOTLOOP!!!
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP-x-x-x-x.img
(Obviusly the recovery name must be the one you downloaded)
IMPORTANT: DON'T FLASH IT OR YOU WILL GET BOOTLOOP!!!
It should automaticaly enter in recovery.
Now you MUST flash FIRST ZE500KL_BootloaderUnlock.zip, otherwise you'll brick your phone
Btw, the recovery will mount your phone's memory, so you can put now the files in the phone, if you forgot to do it before​
AFTER you installed the unlocker zip, you can install the SuperSu zip
When the install is complete, clear the cache and reboot your phone, now you can enjoy your root!
Downloads:
Latest @MiauLightouch TWRP - 3.0.0.2 Mirror
Latest SuperSu zip - 2.65 Mirror
Bootloader Unlocker (from @MiauLightouch original post) - Mirror
Credits:
@MiauLightouch for pretty much everything
@LuK1337 , @luca020400 and everyone on #titandev for being awesome

So.. I'm thinking of buying a ZE500KL and I've been doing some reading on this phone on the forums.. did it really just get unlocked like yesterday? does that mean custom roms from now on?

MuzgontarAco said:
So.. I'm thinking of buying a ZE500KL and I've been doing some reading on this phone on the forums.. did it really just get unlocked like yesterday? does that mean custom roms from now on?
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I would recommend Z00L/T, you will get cm13, official unlock at least.

You Say " May Work On ZE500KG" Is ze500kg already receive Marshmallow Update?

MiauLightouch said:
I would recommend Z00L/T, you will get cm13, official unlock at least.
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thanks for the advice but my choices are poor with about 5 phones in this price range with this one looking waay better.. getting it via contract so yeah..

How to install supersu zip? Tia.

Working! Have you tried to flash Viper4Android? On lollipop this will break Call recording and FM Radio, maybe this will not be a problem on MM?

Seanjhon027 said:
How to install supersu zip? Tia.
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Inside TWRP there is a big "Install" button, press it and select the zip

what is the meaning of booted

mohamedelkholy said:
what is the meaning of booted
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context?

until you saw the lock screen, that's what "booted".

stuck waiting for device
C:\Users\Clynt\Desktop\Android M>adb reboot bootloader
C:\Users\Clynt\Desktop\Android M>fastboot boot twrp.img
< waiting for device >
Ok I don't know where I get wrong but I got this error.
Img file name is ok because I renamed it.
Drivers were installed already.
Developers mode is enabled already.
Windows 7 64bit
Tried rooting this using lollipop and everything went well.
thanks!
UPDATE: i got it. it has something to do with the drivers.

Without opening the bootloader.
Notice. I have not tried it.
http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/05/how-to-root-asus-zenfone-2-laser-ze50kl-marshmallow.html?m=1

thanl you man i have rooted my zenfone 2 laser

Thanks very much for this guide and your work.

Can I install the new update v13.10.7.1 when I opened bootloader.

The twrp recovery is temporary or permanent? If permanent how to go back to stock recovery? Tia

thanks
thks TS
now my phone its rooted

Muminek111 said:
Without opening the bootloader.
Notice. I have not tried it.
No... when trace a perequisite link Given..
you really need to unlock bootloader first
wulfe13 said:
The twrp recovery is temporary or permanent? If permanent how to go back to stock recovery? Tia
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i think isnt permanent, this step is needed to boot into twrp then flashing a unlockBL..
to make permanent.. the command must "fastboot flash recovery twrp_X.X.X.X.img"
but make sure to unlock bootloader first...
CMIIW
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Is it me or everytime I reboot the device after rooted, it's going back to unrooted?
Root is a success tho, great job, OP!
Edit: okay, not every reboot, but after several reboots, then it went back unrooted