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HELLO XDA :good:
I have a rooted, but bootlocked Xperia T.
I was just wondering, what fun things can I do with it?
I can't install CMW or anything, so isn't flashing things impossible?
Anything would be nice!
Lankan_1 said:
HELLO XDA :good:
I have a rooted, but bootlocked Xperia T.
I was just wondering, what fun things can I do with it?
I can't install CMW or anything, so isn't flashing things impossible?
Anything would be nice!
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you can install cmw on a rooted phone running 7.0.A.1.303 firmware, and you can flash that firmware with flashtool. Read the all in one thread from my signature.
Also, I must ask, why did you root if you didnt know what to do with it? You have just killed your warrenty for no reason..oh well.
What you can do with rooted and locked bootloader
Remove bloatware/debrand phone
Gain access to system partition
install cmw (In 303 Firmware)
Flash stock based roms like mine (Find in my signature) Its 195 based so you will be rooted and still have cmw and be on 7.0.A.3.195
gregbradley said:
you can install cmw on a rooted phone running 7.0.A.1.303 firmware, and you can flash that firmware with flashtool. Read the all in one thread from my signature.
Also, I must ask, why did you root if you didnt know what to do with it? You have just killed your warrenty for no reason..oh well.
What you can do with rooted and locked bootloader
Remove bloatware/debrand phone
Gain access to system partition
install cmw (In 303 Firmware)
Flash stock based roms like mine (Find in my signature) Its 195 based so you will be rooted and still have cmw and be on 7.0.A.3.195
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Rooted it for Titanium Backup.
Just checked, and I'm running 7.0.A.1.303 Could I flash CWM using flashtool?
Thanks!
Lankan_1 said:
Rooted it for **********/Titanium Backup.
Just checked, and I'm running 7.0.A.1.303 Could I flash CWM using flashtool?
Thanks!
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remove the reference to that warez please.
Ok, fair enough
Read the instructions in the thread for CMW for locked bootloaders. FInd a link to it in the all in one thread from my signature or just do a search
It is NOT flashed with flashtool...
And no need to say thanks, if you feel the need to say thanks, just press the button...thats what it is there for
I have latest official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
Now i want to root it.
Is there any way.
Thanks
Yes there is. However you need to unlock your bootloader for this.
Tutorial for Bootloader unlocking: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354721
Tutorial for Rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646193
However for unlocking bootloader you need to create a backup of the TA partition and this requires root.
So there is an loop in this issue.......
What some users do:
- Downgrade back to 4.1.2 (see my tutorial about Flashing with Flashtool)
- Root it
- Backup TA
- Unlock bootloader/Install CWM
- Install custom 4.3 rom with root
Sushrut52 said:
I have latest official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
Now i want to root it.
Is there any way.
Thanks
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Those who do not want to unlock bootloader are waiting for @DooMLoRD to release an exploit for official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
I am one of them.
Yes
sourabhp said:
Those who do not want to unlock bootloader are waiting for @DooMLoRD to release an exploit for official firmware JB 4.3(12.1.A.0.266).
I am one of them.
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I am one of them too.
I have rooted earlier via doomlord.
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Im not sure if im in the right thread bout this.
Ive tried rooting my Xperia SP using DoomLord procedure i was able to do everything correctly
But when i was in the part for using rooting toolkit there was a message that it cant pust SuperUser.apk and the phone restart after that i wasnt able to find the Super user app
Got USB DEBUGGING ON
Able to flashed the old version before rooting but it was still the same
can you guide me with this or if not Please kindly point me where to ask this question Thanks
Hi there guys!
I want to root my Z1 c6906, unlock the bootloader and flash custom roms, but im kind of confused right now because i have read a lot of different guides and im not pretty sure which one to follow now. I also learned on one thread that i should do a TA and DRM Keys backup because they can be lost forever if i don't do a backup. Also the IMEI. So im not pretty sure how to do that. Also saw a thread about bricking the device, and kind of got scared. Btw, i have plenty of experience working on Android devices, unlocking, rooting, flashing roms, etc. I have used Android since the G1, but im kind of confused right now about how to proceed on this device because this is my first Sony and my last phone was a Nexus 4, which was virtually unbrickable. Can anyone help me out here?
djluis48 said:
Hi there guys!
I want to root my Z1 c6906, unlock the bootloader and flash custom roms, but im kind of confused right now because i have read a lot of different guides and im not pretty sure which one to follow now. I also learned on one thread that i should do a TA and DRM Keys backup because they can be lost forever if i don't do a backup. Also the IMEI. So im not pretty sure how to do that. Also saw a thread about bricking the device, and kind of got scared. Btw, i have plenty of experience working on Android devices, unlocking, rooting, flashing roms, etc. I have used Android since the G1, but im kind of confused right now about how to proceed on this device because this is my first Sony and my last phone was a Nexus 4, which was virtually unbrickable. Can anyone help me out here?
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Quite simple process actually, just flash .534 ftf with flashtool and root with bin4ry or use nuts dual recovery installer. To backup your ta before unlocking bootloader, simply use the Backup TA tool
Ahki767 said:
Quite simple process actually, just flash .534 ftf with flashtool and root with bin4ry or use nuts dual recovery installer. To backup your ta before unlocking bootloader, simply use the Backup TA tool
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Thanks. And what about the DRM keys?
djluis48 said:
Thanks. And what about the DRM keys?
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The DRM keys are in the Ta partition
Ahki767 said:
The DRM keys are in the Ta partition
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I see. Another question, i see that for my devices the only .534 TFT available is for Rogers. There is no problem if i flash using Flashtool?
djluis48 said:
I see. Another question, i see that for my devices the only .534 TFT available is for Rogers. There is no problem if i flash using Flashtool?
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Yes, I'm sure there'll be no problems
Ahki767 said:
Yes, I'm sure there'll be no problems
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Sorry for bringing back this thread. Now i got time to start trying to unlock the phone and flash custom roms, was extremely busy before with work.
New problem: After i downgraded to FTF .534, rooted and made the TA Backup, i check if the phone was "allowed" to be unlocked and surprise, it says it can't be unlocked. Tried unlocking with Flashtool and it said the same thing. Can the phone be unlocked or is there a way to flash roms without unlocking?
Right now im feeling really depressed with this phone. If i can't unlock it, i most likely will sell it and get something that can be unlocked.
One of the reasons i want to unlock is because on 4.4, Google prohibited the phone to write on the Ext.SD and i want a way to overcome that prohibition and use it like i was able to on 4.3.
If it says it cannot be unlocked then it cannot be unlocked
However, you can still sort out the issue of writing to the ext SDcard by rooting and following the instructions in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687966
In order to do that, you only need root, not to be unlocked
gregbradley said:
If it says it cannot be unlocked then it cannot be unlocked
However, you can still sort out the issue of writing to the ext SDcard by rooting and following the instructions in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687966
In order to do that, you only need root, not to be unlocked
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Ok. That sucks. Thanks for the link.
Another question: How i root.757? I was able to root .534, but not sure how i need to proceed now. Do i need to download generic .757 and apply any root method? Or the root will still be there if i flash it over my current rooted .534?
1) Flash a stock 534 FTF (Ignore if you are already on 534)
2) Install dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZ dual recovery thread in the cross device development section)
3) Flash a prerooted 757 rom (Find files and instructions in the development section)
Done, 3 easy steps
gregbradley said:
1) Flash a stock 534 FTF (Ignore if you are already on 534)
2) Install dual recovery (Find files and instructions in the XZ dual recovery thread in the cross device development section)
3) Flash a prerooted 757 rom (Find files and instructions in the development section)
Done, 3 easy steps
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So i can flash any rom now with that recovery? Even if my bootloader is still unlocked? Or only stock based roms?
djluis48 said:
So i can flash any rom now with that recovery? Even if my bootloader is still unlocked? Or only stock based roms?
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If your bootloader is unlocked you can flash any rom from the development sections or the original development section
But if your bootloader is unlocked you do not need to do any of this to root.
Just flash DooMKerneL or [NUT]s XZDR kernel
If your bootloader is locked, you have to downgrade and root that way. Then you can flash any stock based rom, look in the development section for them
gregbradley said:
If your bootloader is unlocked you can flash any rom from the development sections or the original development section
But if your bootloader is unlocked you do not need to do any of this to root.
Just flash DooMKerneL or [NUT]s XZDR kernel
If your bootloader is locked, you have to downgrade and root that way. Then you can flash any stock based rom, look in the development section for them
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Oops. Im sorry. I meant locked. Was doing something else and wrote that fast. Thanks for the answer. Will check. Got the DualRecovery installed now and will try to install a prerooted .757 later.
Hi,
Guys, I just need root access on my Xperia SP (C5302). I'm not interested in installing custom ROMs. If there's a method to achieve it, please post it or a link that would help me. The bootloader is locked and the build is .201.
I tried few vRoot and Kingo, but none helped.
Again, I just need root access.
Thanks in advance.
codeon said:
Hi,
Guys, I just need root access on my Xperia SP (C5302). I'm not interested in installing custom ROMs. If there's a method to achieve it, please post it or a link that would help me. The bootloader is locked and the build is .201.
I tried few vRoot and Kingo, but none helped.
Again, I just need root access.
Thanks in advance.
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You can't just root 201 without unlocked bootloader. With lb you'll have to flash prerooted stock ROM
Verstuurd vanaf mijn C5303 met Tapatalk
Downgrade back to 4.1.2 and Root it. From there you can install a recovery and flash pre rooted 201 ROM..
mrjraider said:
Downgrade back to 4.1.2 and Root it. From there you can install a recovery and flash pre rooted 201 ROM..
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Thanks for the response. Could you tell me the steps on how to downgrade it? It would be really helpful.
Thank you!
See my guide below about flashing with flashtool
mrjraider said:
See my guide below about flashing with flashtool
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Thanks again for the response. I was wondering that I may lose the data during the process. How to backup the data. I mean is it possible to flash a backup on BL locked XSP?
No you can flash and untick the wipes (also mentioned in my tut) but with the backup and restore app from sony (installed on stock rom etc) you can backup and restore aswel..
mrjraider said:
No you can flash and untick the wipes (also mentioned in my tut) but with the backup and restore app from sony (installed on stock rom etc) you can backup and restore aswel..
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I downloaded ftf file from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51706136&postcount=161
But, turns out the android version was still 4.3.
Could you help me out with the link for 4.1.2 file.
Thanks for all the help.
See the Stock download ftf thread. There are many links in there
mrjraider said:
See the Stock download ftf thread. There are many links in there
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Apparently, I downloaded it from that thread itself. Anyways, I'll give it another try.
All the information regarding the type and version of the ftf is mentioned
Hello XDA forums, i've recently bought a Sony Xperia Z1 (C6906) and it has android KitKat 4.4.2, i'm not sure about the exact version tough, update center says that it's the most recent version. Now I have a couple questions,
1) First of all, I want to root my device and my former experiances on Android was on my Galaxy S4, which i could simply use Odin to do most stuff. From what I understood, that option is not possible, at least when my phone is just, stock. How can I root this stock phone easily?
2) And also I've heard that I had to downgrade the device in order to be able to root it. I don't want to downgrade, especially to 4.3, can't I just root in the current firmware?
3) Is bootloader a dangerous thing to mess with? Some say if I don't take backup of TA, I may hard-brick the device. Is that true? And is it an easy thing to do? To backup TA, do I have to root?
4) Also how can I install CWM to my device. I also want to install CWM on my device.
Thanks..
ro xl123 said:
Hello XDA forums, i've recently bought a Sony Xperia Z1 (C6906) and it has android KitKat 4.4.2, i'm not sure about the exact version tough, update center says that it's the most recent version. Now I have a couple questions,
1) First of all, I want to root my device and my former experiances on Android was on my Galaxy S4, which i could simply use Odin to do most stuff. From what I understood, that option is not possible, at least when my phone is just, stock. How can I root this stock phone easily?
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Follow the NUMEROUS instructions already posted. There are some in my signature
2) And also I've heard that I had to downgrade the device in order to be able to root it. I don't want to downgrade, especially to 4.3, can't I just root in the current firmware?
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No, that's why every guide says to downgrade
3) Is bootloader a dangerous thing to mess with? Some say if I don't take backup of TA, I may hard-brick the device. Is that true? And is it an easy thing to do? To backup TA, do I have to root?
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Yes, messing with the bootloader can lead to a hard brick, yes you need root to backup the TA
4) Also how can I install CWM to my device. I also want to install CWM on my device.
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Follow the link in my signature to get that done
ro xl123 said:
Hello XDA forums, i've recently bought a Sony Xperia Z1 (C6906) and it has android KitKat 4.4.2, i'm not sure about the exact version tough, update center says that it's the most recent version. Now I have a couple questions,
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The answare are spread over here, why do not take some more time to read?
ro xl123 said:
1) First of all, I want to root my device and my former experiances on Android was on my Galaxy S4, which i could simply use Odin to do most stuff. From what I understood, that option is not possible, at least when my phone is just, stock. How can I root this stock phone easily?
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To root your Z1 (C6906) you have to downgrade to .534 Firmware, Install DualRecovery, Ungrade to Pre-Rooted Kitkat by NUT.
ro xl123 said:
2) And also I've heard that I had to downgrade the device in order to be able to root it. I don't want to downgrade, especially to 4.3, can't I just root in the current firmware?
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No way! You have to downgrade then upgrade to pre-rooted version.
ro xl123 said:
3) Is bootloader a dangerous thing to mess with? Some say if I don't take backup of TA, I may hard-brick the device. Is that true? And is it an easy thing to do? To backup TA, do I have to root?
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Is not dangerous. You brick phones just doing mistakes. You don't have to Unlock Bootloader to gain Root. So skip this part.
ro xl123 said:
4) Also how can I install CWM to my device. I also want to install CWM on my device.
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Download the lates DualRecovery for Z1 which have CWM, Philz and TWRP Recovery, all 3 in one. Just run the application from PC and install to phone, but you have to be on .534 FW.
Start reading here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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@gregbradley ..LOL..
Thanks all. Thank you for your help.
eclyptos said:
The answare are spread over here, why do not take some more time to read?
To root your Z1 (C6906) you have to downgrade to .534 Firmware, Install DualRecovery, Ungrade to Pre-Rooted Kitkat by NUT.
No way! You have to downgrade then upgrade to pre-rooted version.
Is not dangerous. You brick phones just doing mistakes. You don't have to Unlock Bootloader to gain Root. So skip this part.
Download the lates DualRecovery for Z1 which have CWM, Philz and TWRP Recovery, all 3 in one. Just run the application from PC and install to phone, but you have to be on .534 FW.
Start reading here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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@gregbradley ..LOL..
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The firmware on this link is the same version as mine. What would happen if I simply flash this on my device?
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
ro xl123 said:
The firmware on this link is the same version as mine. What would happen if I simply flash this on my device?
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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Nothing, because you cannot flash it as you do not have a recovery yet///
Please follow the instructions in my signature, they are correct
gregbradley said:
Nothing, because you cannot flash it as you do not have a recovery yet///
Please follow the instructions in my signature, they are correct
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So what is usb flash mode then?
when asked to enter flashmode hold the volume down button on your (Turned off) phone and attach the usb cable
ro xl123 said:
The firmware on this link is the same version as mine. What would happen if I simply flash this on my device?
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
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This is why the people get confused. Downgrade to .534 first, then install DualRecovery, then follow the Instruction from that link to get to your Firmware Rooted.
I think @[NUT] should add this steps on his threads for people like you who start from not rooted .681, .757 and so on.
eclyptos said:
This is why the people get confused. Downgrade to .534 first, then install DualRecovery, then follow the Instruction from that link to get to your Firmware Rooted.
I think @[NUT] should add this steps on his threads for people like you who start from not rooted .681, .757 and so on.
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Well, I tought Sony would be just like Samsung, after all they are both androids is what I tought. Well, it's diffrent :/ Anyways I got to make sure about the things I do, because they may end up as bad things such as brick or etc.
I got it now, it's almost done.
Back in S4, all I had to do was to take the phone into Odin mode, then flash tar.md5's via odin, and it was all over, I installed cwm and rooted without downgrading and so. I feel sad that Xperia wasn't like. Well it's a great phone tough..
thanks alot everybody!
ro xl123 said:
Well, I tought Sony would be just like Samsung, after all they are both androids is what I tought. Well, it's diffrent :/ Anyways I got to make sure about the things I do, because they may end up as bad things such as brick or etc.
I got it now, it's almost done.
Back in S4, all I had to do was to take the phone into Odin mode, then flash tar.md5's via odin, and it was all over, I installed cwm and rooted without downgrading and so. I feel sad that Xperia wasn't like. Well it's a great phone tough..
thanks alot everybody!
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It's very easy to Root the Z1, if I will had a chance in 5 minutes all will be done and the pain gone.
eclyptos said:
It's very easy to Root the Z1, if I will had a chance in 5 minutes all will be done and the pain gone.
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Well, yeah but the downgrading part kind of sucks. Anyways, after installung recovery, it's all easy
ro xl123 said:
Well, yeah but the downgrading part kind of sucks. Anyways, after installung recovery, it's all easy
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Just put the .534 FW in Flashtool Folder and flash it. Then connect to PC and use the Installer to install Dual recovery...the rest you know...
BTW, wipe everything any time you flash anything (Data, Appslog, Cache) to execute a clean installation. Yes, you will lose your data, but better be safe instead have issues later.
eclyptos said:
Just put the .534 FW in Flashtool Folder and flash it. Then connect to PC and use the Installer to install Dual recovery...the rest you know...
BTW, wipe everything any time you flash anything (Data, Appslog, Cache) to execute a clean installation. Yes, you will lose your data, but better be safe instead have issues later.
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So, having root and recovery without unlocking bootloader in version .757 OFW is not possible? The thing is, I don't really want to unlock the bootloader, but i really want to have root privilleges, recovery mod is optional tough, i tought i could root easily with using CWM. So what I want is not possible?
ro xl123 said:
So, having root and recovery without unlocking bootloader in version .757 OFW is not possible? The thing is, I don't really want to unlock the bootloader, but i really want to have root privilleges, recovery mod is optional tough, i tought i could root easily with using CWM. So what I want is not possible?
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So you just telling me that you did not understood a single word from what we already told you, great!
Follow the 3 steps provided by @gregbradley
eclyptos said:
So you just telling me that you did not understood a single word from what we already told you, great!
Follow the 3 steps provided by @gregbradley
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No, I understood but kinda didn't wanted to.. :/
I already downgraded, rooted and installed recovery. Then I updated to stock rom 757 back, thinking that I could simply root using recovery. Anyways, after I updated, I couldn't get in to recovery mode, because the one I installed was without unlocking bootloader, I simply installed firmware based recovery. I don't really think about unlocking bootloader, the TA codes and stuff kinda scares me.. I did took backup of my TA tough. I just need to have root in OFW Kitkat. I can do without recovery (which i can't install because of bootloader). But root is essential. :/
ro xl123 said:
No, I understood but kinda didn't wanted to.. :/
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You did NOT.
Downgrade, install DualRecovery, upgrade with the Pre-Rooted .757 using the method for LOCKED Bootloader by NUT here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
Start from the line How to update to 14.3.A.0.757:
DONE.
eclyptos said:
You did NOT.
Downgrade, install DualRecovery, upgrade with the Pre-Rooted .757 using the method for LOCKED Bootloader by NUT here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711982
Start from the line How to update to 14.3.A.0.757:
DONE.
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OHHHHHHH... I'm so sorry, really. Now I understood it. Thanks alot man.. !! I love you :laugh:
ro xl123 said:
I love you :laugh:
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I love you too.