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[Q] A few questions regarding root

I apologise in advance if these have been answered before.
Background: I only intend to root this phone because the ram management seems pretty bad (keyboard refuses to open sometimes in web browser, and facebook messenger chatheads disappear, and minimised apps close very quickly), so I want to change the minfree values or use the supercharger script.
I can't find stock firmware for my country in the firmware thread.
I'm running stock firmware .254.
1: If I root this phone, is there a easy way to unroot it? Like deleting the superuser apk from system files, etc.
2: Will sony companion update this phone even if it's rooted but on stock rom?
3: Does the "repair" function in sony companion reflash stock rom?

1, 2 and 3. You will be able to unroot your phone with repair function in PC Companion. When you update your phone through PC Companion you will lose root.
Wytapatalkowane z Xperia SP.

Thank you so much for the answer!

does flashing kernal requires a factory reset or is it okay to go on:silly:

anthk said:
does flashing kernal requires a factory reset or is it okay to go on:silly:
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You don't have to. When you talk about flashing Kernel to root phone and then you will came back to kernel wich you have had before you don't need to make wipe.
But. If you want to stay on flashed Kernel (when you only flash kernel) you must have on your mind that some of apps can kill themselfs, or system will be unstable without wipe. This situation doesnt have to happen, but can.

does doomlord's root method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440375) work on a stock Xperia SP? Literally just out of the box, everything stock. thanks

Yes.
Just first update official firmware to 2.254.

Needing help on rooting and installing recovery etc

Hey everyone, I stupidly didn't backup my DRM keys so i cant update my Sony Xperia Z1 via OTA updates so now i'm stuck with custom roms
Anyways the reason i unlocked my bootloader was to get stock android installed but after doing everything i got upto the last stage of installing the zip files aka cm11 nightlies but got a strange error message on install... i got the message saying this isn't a honami device and it was a togari :S i've tried several times and decided to start from the beginning again,
Anyways starting again ive already got the bootloader unlocked successfully, now i want to successfully root but i never know what's the most recent version that can be rooted? also if i do need to downgrade to root how do i get root back from upgrading :/
alo ive tried the few and only few recoveries managers for installing custom roms but they all suck...no offence but ones i've tried seem to be causing no soo much trouble...I just want 1 recovery being Clockworkmod touch that actually works like i remember on my old samsung, asus and nexus devices
and finally if i can get back up to the stage again get stock android installed on this finally! i was tying the official nightlies of Cyanogenmod but either they do work or they dont guess it just might be my really bad experience with sony devices
I hope i can get help on this as im lost now that ive lost my keys and no backup to restore my phone meaning i cant update via pc companion or OTA updates

Simply.
Download stock firmware for you device and flash it via flashtool.
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Free mobile app

there isn't a stock 4.4.4 firmware made available for my version of Z1 yet... How do i Root version 4.4.2?
I want to install CM11 and move away from sony UI skin

Towelroot, check in android development subforum
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did you check that ? stock 4.4.4 firmware for all Z1 variant
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/stock-update-to-14-4-0-108-t2802266
also pls do not post 2 times... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/help-rooting-4-4-2-t2849403

You can still use official Sony tools to update, just relock your bootloader (you do not need a ta backup of your drm keys to do this, just flashtool), flash a stock ftf (as mentioned above), then use pccomapnion to update
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[Q] er.... help please?

greetings to all ya'll wonderful people from all over the world from South Africa I have a dilemma, and as I am somewhat ocd about having unneccessary things on my screen I come to you for some advice.
I currently have 12.0.A.2.254 on my SP, and the phone is rooted. recently the OTA offered to update to 12.1.A.1.205. Im struggling to find if its safe to update from 4.1.2 to 4.3 (is that right?) using either pc companion or downloading it via the phone directly, considering that my phone is rooted. I dont want to have to reflash my phone if possible. Im also hella scared of bricking the phone.

Its fine you wont brick your phone unless you abort halfway through flashing or something else silly, youll have to re-root when 205 is finished installing though (use towelroot, google it).

Update via Pc Companion. Yes you will lose root but via Towelroot (see my guide in general) you can reroot it
~~Regards

Bricking your mobile device is quite simple to recover from with flashtool but since you want to avoid that, here's some notes you can take note:
Official SONY Firmwares are able to upgrade your device so long your device has no custom kernel and recovery
Root may be lost but follow the TowelRoot guides in the forums to recover it back
Do not venture too far if you're inexperienced
If you ever face a problem with your device seek help from the forums
Use Sony PC Companion to Upgrade Firmware or OTA (They both work the same way)
Regards,
Furrydaus

[Q] About root and unroot on 4.4.4

Hello, i'm new on Z1 and i have a question: what is a best way to root and unroot this phone on 4.4.4 android?

Skaytex said:
Hello, i'm new on Z1 and i have a question: what is a best way to root and unroot this phone on 4.4.4 android?
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I'd like to know this myself.
I have a feeling a flash to an earlier version is needed. I've tried several outdated roots with no joy.
OP you will probably get ignored or told to read a 100 page thread.

Use Easy root for xperia
google it

I know, right! Well, don't download the EasyRoot because afterwards it asks for a key and the website to get it from doesn't even function (unstableapps.com).
i think we may just have to go back to iPhone, or wait for a truly customizable new platform, where you can change battery icons and fully control your device. there doesn't seem a way to utilize our phones any longer.

Skaytex said:
Hello, i'm new on Z1 and i have a question: what is a best way to root and unroot this phone on 4.4.4 android?
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New Root. I didn't have any issues. Installed a recovery too

Newroot newroot newroot!
Guys just go to this thread and download this tool by munjeni. Easiest root unroot you can find. No need to go back to an older firmware n all. Just hit root/unroot and you are all set. Make sure you install proper phone drivers though. PC companion should show that c6902 connected. I had a slight issue while rooting since the phone was not getting detected. Simply reinstall PC companion and you are good to go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/newroot-z1-t2807092
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Xperia T, making an original BackUp

Hello everyone
Some months ago I got the Xperia T (Lt30p)
Ive been browing on forums about the posibility of install a stock rom
I know the basic and normal process of install a rom (since I did on old phones), but this time, it seems I ned to upgrade the phone in order to get the recovery and then follow the rest of the process
Is there anyway of make a backup of the original stock rom i actually have? , I know was possible with the recovery, but I cant find the way to install the recovery in my version
Sorry for pening a thread of this old phone, but , I really liked it, but would like to upgrade the android version
Android 4.1.2
BaseBand 8960-aaaaanazq-10015031-47

Ultimate-Biohazard said:
Hello everyone
Some months ago I got the Xperia T (Lt30p)
Ive been browing on forums about the posibility of install a stock rom
I know the basic and normal process of install a rom (since I did on old phones), but this time, it seems I ned to upgrade the phone in order to get the recovery and then follow the rest of the process
Is there anyway of make a backup of the original stock rom i actually have? , I know was possible with the recovery, but I cant find the way to install the recovery in my version
Sorry for pening a thread of this old phone, but , I really liked it, but would like to upgrade the android version
Android 4.1.2
BaseBand 8960-aaaaanazq-10015031-47
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Okay, first of all, go to your phone app and enter *#*#7378423#*#*. Then navigate to service info- configuration. If it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes" Your bootloader is still locked and you could try to update your phone via an over the air update if available or Sony Companion, or whatever it's called.
If it says "bootloader unlocked: yes" you could try to flash any firmware with flashtool by androxyde. As long as you uncheck the box with wipe data all your data will be kept.
A backup of your files is only possible if you have a custom recovery installed. For that you need root and it's risky if you're new to it.
I don't have any working Xperia T anymore, so I can't give you an advice since it's been such a long time that I flashed it.
If you follow my suggestions above you'll be able to update to Android 4.3 though. In the service menu at the point Software info you'll find your customization version. Write it here and I'll see what the newest version for your phone is.
Cheers

St.Jimmy90 said:
Okay, first of all, go to your phone app and enter *#*#7378423#*#*. Then navigate to service info- configuration. If it says "Bootloader unlock allowed: yes" Your bootloader is still locked and you could try to update your phone via an over the air update if available or Sony Companion, or whatever it's called.
If it says "bootloader unlocked: yes" you could try to flash any firmware with flashtool by androxyde. As long as you uncheck the box with wipe data all your data will be kept.
A backup of your files is only possible if you have a custom recovery installed. For that you need root and it's risky if you're new to it.
I don't have any working Xperia T anymore, so I can't give you an advice since it's been such a long time that I flashed it.
If you follow my suggestions above you'll be able to update to Android 4.3 though. In the service menu at the point Software info you'll find your customization version. Write it here and I'll see what the newest version for your phone is.
Cheers
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It says
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
And its already rooted(came rooted when I bought it) I used to do it with some old phones (well, way older), so I know some of the risky stuff
The thing is, I was searching for a recovery to install, but , apparently it only can be done on android 4.3 (or at least is what Ive seen around, I still having the 4.1) , I tought would be the same process to drop the files on the system folders
And the customization number 1266-9267_R21
SO, shall I try to directly update to 4.3 in order to install any other stock roms?

Ultimate-Biohazard said:
It says
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
And its already rooted(came rooted when I bought it) I used to do it with some old phones (well, way older), so I know some of the risky stuff
The thing is, I was searching for a recovery to install, but , apparently it only can be done on android 4.3 (or at least is what Ive seen around, I still having the 4.1) , I tought would be the same process to drop the files on the system folders
And the customization number 1266-9267_R21
SO, shall I try to directly update to 4.3 in order to install any other stock roms?
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Ok, so I searched for the xperia t, but it looks like there's nothing I can do, as it's not listed anywhere anymore. If you search for android 4.3 ftf xperia t you should find the update.
Rooting Android 4.1 was pretty simple, I can't remember though. Sorry mate.. It's been such a long time since I've used this device

St.Jimmy90 said:
Ok, so I searched for the xperia t, but it looks like there's nothing I can do, as it's not listed anywhere anymore. If you search for android 4.3 ftf xperia t you should find the update.
Rooting Android 4.1 was pretty simple, I can't remember though. Sorry mate.. It's been such a long time since I've used this device
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I found the tft for 4.3, but I wanted to wait to see if I could make a back up before I really like how does it look with 4.1, and in case something went wrong, so I will try to update it directly...
Hope nothign goes wrong, since , Xperia Companion doesnt recognize my phone, but an old xperia x8 or an experia e1 are being recognized
Still, thank you bud