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Rooting the latest 10.1.1.A.1.253 :) :)

I read an article long ago which has the capability to root all android devices . It uses a flaw that is in the android itself. It seems even backup and restore app of sony uses this method
So this s the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I dont know if it works but devs can try it out
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pjgowtham said:
I read an article long ago which has the capability to root all android devices . It uses a flaw that is in the android itself. It seems even backup and restore app of sony uses this method
So this s the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I dont know if it works but devs can try it out
Sent from my xperia z through xda app
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doesn't work with the latest firmware

it is not working with the latest firmware 10.1.1A.1.253.
I have tried

If we update OTA we don't lose root right?

Download OTA rootkeeper...use Protect root..that should keep your root after you update
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Sadman Khan said:
Download OTA rootkeeper...use Protect root..that should keep your root after you update
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With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..

reptile64 said:
With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..
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I have tried, OTA cannot update the new firware, can only use PCC to update the new fireware.
I can confirm Voodoo OTA RootKeeper cannot help protect root when u are updating using PCC.
I have Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and i update from PCC and my root is lost.....

Flashben said:
I have tried, OTA cannot update the new firware, can only use PCC to update the new fireware.
I can confirm Voodoo OTA RootKeeper cannot help protect root when u are updating using PCC.
I have Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and i update from PCC and my root is lost.....
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What about the root methods that used to work with older firmwares? Are they still working? Anyone tried?

reptile64 said:
With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..
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Well i didnt know sorry!
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reptile64 said:
What about the root methods that used to work with older firmwares? Are they still working? Anyone tried?
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I have tried bin4ry's method and it is confirmed by many users it is not working....
I have also tried motochpper and it is not working too.
But i know that if u unloack bootloader, you are still able to root.. but i just dont want to unlock my BL just yet....

Might need to confirm but I remember that on the arc to root you had to downgrade the kernel, root then re flash updated ed kernel
Needs to be confirmed first
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My suggestion to preserve root is simple
Download the update.(just d update from the existing firmware)
Creating a .zip file
Modding it so that we don't lose root
Flash that zip through cwm so that we can enjoy updates widout losing root or trying to find new ways of rooting new firmware..

Maddhouse said:
Might need to confirm but I remember that on the arc to root you had to downgrade the kernel, root then re flash updated ed kernel
Needs to be confirmed first
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I try this and work, first i flash Stock Kernel with CWM , then i flash root from recovery and than back Stock Kernel from .tft file.

pjgowtham said:
My suggestion to preserve root is simple
Download the update.(just d update from the existing firmware)
Creating a .zip file
Modding it so that we don't lose root
Flash that zip through cwm so that we can enjoy updates widout losing root or trying to find new ways of rooting new firmware..
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I woul also go with this solution approach..
1. For getting the FTF Files: http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
2. Then creating a Flashable Zip File: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183077
3. Preroot it..But how to do that?

I am looking for a easier way I didnt install CWM on my XZ...
unliess it is really no other ways, i will have unlock my BL but i will still wait

Blagoja said:
I try this and work, first i flash Stock Kernel with CWM , then i flash root from recovery and than back Stock Kernel from .tft file.
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Madhouse was talking about Locked Bootloader phones, everybody knows how to root any firmware with an unlocked bootloader.
In the Xperia ARC, the procedure was to flash the newest firmware (not-rootable), then flash a previous kernel only (rootable) with flashtool, turn on phone, root it using any exploit available, turn it off, and flash the newest kernel alone with flashtool. Phone rooted and in the latest version.
I don't know, but maybe this method could work as this new firmware is still based on Android 4.1 just like the previous one, so the older, exploiteable, kernel should be able to boot the new firmware.

RoberM said:
Madhouse was talking about Locked Bootloader phones, everybody knows how to root any firmware with an unlocked bootloader.
In the Xperia ARC, the procedure was to flash the newest firmware (not-rootable), then flash a previous kernel only (rootable) with flashtool, turn on phone, root it using any exploit available, turn it off, and flash the newest kernel alone with flashtool. Phone rooted and in the latest version.
I don't know, but maybe this method could work as this new firmware is still based on Android 4.1 just like the previous one, so the older, exploiteable, kernel should be able to boot the new firmware.
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I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .

Blagoja said:
I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .
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AGAIN, this is only possible on unlocked bootloaders. With locked bootloaders, once you update to 10.1.1.A.1.253, you loose root and recovery, so there is no way to do what you are saying. Once updated to .253, the only way to change kernel is via flashtool.
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RoberM said:
AGAIN, this is only possible on unlocked bootloaders. With locked bootloaders, once you update to 10.1.1.A.1.253, you loose root and recovery, so there is no way to do what you are saying. Once updated to .253, the only way to change kernel is via flashtool.
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Yes, this is only possible on unlocked bootloader.

Blagoja said:
I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .
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Wasnt sure of this, now I am, thanks!

[Q] [q]about to root 4.3

Hi all, yesterday i just update my sp from 4.1.2 to 4.3.3 and i make a mistake, i download the ftf and flash the new (4.3.3) and i can root normaly. :/
so.. To root i neet to downgrade flashing the older version (likethis Xperia SP (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284_Unknown_3)
And then install recovery and next flash in recovery C5303_Generic_12.1.0.1.201_signed and kernel.266???
Please tell me if this is ok or not :???
Thanks in advanced

Gabboxxx said:
Hi all, yesterday i just update my sp from 4.1.2 to 4.3.3 and i make a mistake, i download the ftf and flash the new (4.3.3) and i can root normaly. :/
so.. To root i neet to downgrade flashing the older version (likethis Xperia SP (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284_Unknown_3)
And then install recovery and next flash in recovery C5303_Generic_12.1.0.1.201_signed and kernel.266???
Please tell me if this is ok or not :???
Thanks in advanced
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The process is incorrect.
You can root up to version .254. You can't root .201 or .266. by the method you stated.
To root .201 or .266, you can install one of the customised roms (see android dev section)
Some roms required unlocked bootloader. Others do not. So read the instructions carefully.
I am current on rooted 201 using this ROM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658043
(version 2.1 - you install v2 then update with v2.1 on top).
You will still need to downgrade to older version so that you can get root and recoveries before you can install the above rom
Good luck

headache59 said:
The process is incorrect.
You can root up to version .254. You can't root .201 or .266. by the method you stated.
To root .201 or .266, you can install one of the customised roms (see android dev section)
Some roms required unlocked bootloader. Others do not. So read the instructions carefully.
I am current on rooted 201 using this ROM:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658043
(version 2.1 - you install v2 then update with v2.1 on top).
You will still need to downgrade to older version so that you can get root and recoveries before you can install the above rom
Good luck
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Sorry, can use this ftf?? (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284
For downgrade and root whit lordrom and install recovery and next flash 4.3??
Thanks :3

Gabboxxx said:
Sorry, can use this ftf?? (C5302)_12.0.A.1.284
For downgrade and root whit lordrom and install recovery and next flash 4.3??
Thanks :3
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Not sure what 284 is (probably global ftf of version 257), but the last version before 4.3 was 254. You can try though.
Answer to your last question:
As stated: YOU CANNOT ROOT 4.3 (266 OR 201) with doomlord's exploit- PERIOD.
Once you flash the 4.3 kernel, your phone will go into a bootloop.
You can only use doomlord's exploit for version 257 up to 254.

Hi, i already with 4.3.3 and roted,but when i turn on the Phone not apears the ligth of recovery :s. is a bug or i need to install aggain??
Thanks for reply
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headache59 said:
Not sure what 284 is (probably global ftf of version 257), but the last version before 4.3 was 254. You can try though.
Answer to your last question:
As stated: YOU CANNOT ROOT 4.3 (266 OR 201) with doomlord's exploit- PERIOD.
Once you flash the 4.3 kernel, your phone will go into a bootloop.
You can only use doomlord's exploit for version 257 up to 254.
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isn't there any way to root .201 without downgrading and without losing drm keys?

pranavthombare said:
isn't there any way to root .201 without downgrading and without losing drm keys?
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You only lose DRM keys if you unlock the bootloader, not through rooting.
The downgrade to older 4.1.2 will not cause the loss of the keys...
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Gabboxxx said:
Hi, i already with 4.3.3 and roted,but when i turn on the Phone not apears the ligth of recovery :s. is a bug or i need to install aggain??
Thanks for reply
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You didn't say how you rooted your device.
If it is through other roms, these roms would usually include a set of recoveries.
I have not tried (because I got both root and recoveries through customised roms for 201), but you can try dssmex's files to install your recovery. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923

O.k. Rooted my phone by downgrading to .254. If I use Flash tool to install .266 tft will that destroy the root?
EDIT: NVM answered the question myself.

[Q] update 14.4.A.0.157

Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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What was it on prior to the update?

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php

yoorie016 said:
the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
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I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop

sruba209 said:
my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop
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OTA will always fail when you're rooted, as signature checks will fail. You need to flash a pre-rooted 157 after wiping system and caches (not data).
maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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Install a non-rooted, fresh copy of 157. Close Sony Updater tool(s).
Flash the 108 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Root using XperiaRoot. Close XperiaRoot.
Flash the 157 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Install XZDR Dual Recovery, and use TWRP from now on. CWM is old and should be killed with fire.
Send me $50 and a large pepperoni pizza.
Files are available here.

maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?

yoorie016 said:
are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?
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re done root now phone is ok back to 14.4.A.0.157 with unlocked bootloader.
Hopefully that will stop over the air update.
Now looking for rooted lollipop that I can flash

Root , and update to LP

hii guys , its been a while since my last sony phone xperia S
i got now a sony Z3 compact and i want to root it without unlock the bootloader so correct my steps if im wrong
to get a rooted LP
i have to do this ?
flash costume recovey
flash rooted kernel
flash a lollipop FW .
and thats it ? or there is a new things on Z3 ?
thanks for your understanding and pleas be patince with me , long time i didnt touch a sony phone , i'v moved to different world HTC m8
apreciated

sparxx4 said:
hii guys , its been a while since my last sony phone xperia S
i got now a sony Z3 compact and i want to root it without unlock the bootloader so correct my steps if im wrong
to get a rooted LP
i have to do this ?
flash costume recovey
flash rooted kernel
flash a lollipop FW .
and thats it ? or there is a new things on Z3 ?
thanks for your understanding and pleas be patince with me , long time i didnt touch a sony phone , i'v moved to different world HTC m8
apreciated
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You are mostly right
You need a to be rooted, I suggest you use the 23.0.A.2.93 firmware to do this (4.4.4 - kitkat)
Have a custom recovery (click links to go to the posts)
Then flash a pre-rooted lollipop firmware
Sadly in lollipop they fixed the SuperSU Survival mode so the only way to get root is to flash a pre-rooted firmware

nzzane said:
You are mostly right
You need a to be rooted, I suggest you use the 23.0.A.2.93 firmware to do this (4.4.4 - kitkat)
Have a custom recovery (click links to go to the posts)
Then flash a pre-rooted lollipop firmware
Sadly in lollipop they fixed the SuperSU Survival mode so the only way to get root is to flash a pre-rooted firmware
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So if i flashed costume recovery and flashed super su on KK firmware , i will lose root when i flash lollipop firmware !?

sparxx4 said:
So if i flashed costume recovery and flashed super su on KK firmware , i will lose root when i flash lollipop firmware !?
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You will loose root if you update through OTA or through computer
You will keep root if you flash a pre-rooted firmware after gaining root on KK
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[Q] I need lollipop kernel for my Xperia ZR(c5502)

Hi,
Is there anyone have lollipop kernel for Xperia zr(c5502).I want to root my phone through flash my phone to kitkat kernel and after rooting my phone I'll flash back to lollipop kernel. If anyone don't have the lollipop kernel then please tell me how to get kernel from ftf file.

If you want to root just use the kingroot new version. There a guide in this forum. is it really works if rooting with flash the kernel??

ujangns said:
If you want to root just use the kingroot new version. There a guide in this forum. is it really works if rooting with flash the kernel??
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I have tried kingoroot's latest version and it didn't work for me.So I want to try rooting my device in old way.When my device was in Kitkat 4.4.4 version I couldn't root it because easy rooting method was only available for kitkat 4.4.2,So I used 4.4.2 kernel to root my 4.4.4 kitkat updated device.This is why I want lollipop kernel for my device.Easy rooting instruction-“flash kitkat 4.4.2 kernel>use towelroot to root your device>after that again flash lollipop 5.0.2 kernel", that's all.Now you can have root access in your device.

Don't think so when i tried to flash 230 "4.4.2" kernel to root it it failed i got boot loop after flashing it and even after flashing the 454 kernel it still there and i had to flash the L Rom again

Hazem442 said:
Don't think so when i tried to flash 230 "4.4.2" kernel to root it it failed i got boot loop after flashing it and even after flashing the 454 kernel it still there and i had to flash the L Rom again
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So what to do then?I need to root my phone and there is no way to easily root lollipop.So that easy rooting method was only available for kitkat version only?

Røbin said:
So what to do then?I need to root my phone and there is no way to easily root lollipop.So that easy rooting method was only available for kitkat version only?
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I rooted mine wuth kingroot v4. 1 it works good but i can't benefit from root without xposed installer for

Hazem442 said:
I rooted mine wuth kingroot v4. 1 it works good but i can't benefit from root without xposed installer for
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I tried kingoroot but it didn't work for me.It installed as a system app and dose nothing at all.Also my device reboot automatically sometimes without any reason.So I wanted to remove it but I couldn't because it was a system app.I had to flash again.

Røbin said:
I tried kingoroot but it didn't work for me.It installed as a system app and dose nothing at all.Also my device reboot automatically sometimes without any reason.So I wanted to remove it but I couldn't because it was a system app.I had to flash again.
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Not kingoroot it's KingRoot
It installed as system app but u can remove it and install any other root app

Hazem442 said:
Not kingoroot it's KingRoot
It installed as system app but u can remove it and install any other root app
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Ops!my mistake.That was kingroot and I couldn't remove it but can be disabled.So it's useless for me.