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[FTF][4.2.2] Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321) 10.3.1.A.0.244 Global Unbranded

I built the ftf with Sony Bridge and flashtool 0.9.11.0 and flashed it successfully. This is ONLY for 16GB Xperia Tablet Z LTE (SGP321). Other than that, no warranties.
Download: Google Drive
Mirror: Multiupload thx to Rootk1t for uploading
MD5: 6144bc13086af13934b3253e7ec739ad
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How to root 244:
I am not responsible if you attempt this and something breaks
1. Flash 307 and root it
2. Back up the TA with tool from here
3. Unlock BL with Flashtool
4. Update to 244 with Flashtool
5. Boot from CM10.2 boot.img (Can be taken from any CM10.1 or 10.2 ROM or for your convenience from here) into recovery by selecting Flash -> Fastboot Mode -> HotBoot Kernel (Sometimes this does not work, if so unhide steps 5a and 6a otherwise continue)
5a. Flash CM10.2 Recovery in console with
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. Apply SuperSu via update.zip (Superuser does not work as it seems to not support the new User Management feature permissions of 4.2.2)
6a. ReFlash 244 but without wiping data and excluding system partition from the flash
7. ReLock BL with Flashtool (This step may be unnecesarry, because the backed up TA relocks the BL as well)
8. Restore the TA from the backup
Its a little inconvenient, but it worked for me, and now I am rooted an still have all my DRM keys

Thanks for sharing, download now

Great thanks!
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I get this strange All checkpoints reached in the taskbar? Is it removable somehow?
Sorry as second reboot removed it.

dlindh said:
I get this strange All checkpoints reached in the taskbar? Is it removable somehow?
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You did not reboot the tablet once it told you so after the initial startup, didn't you
Just go to Settings -> Apps -> Currently running and kill the sony startup service. It will tell you its dangerous to do so, but do it anyway, as it is finished doing what it was supposed to do.

lowtraxx said:
You did not reboot the tablet once it told you so after the initial startup, didn't you
Just go to Settings -> Apps -> Currently running and kill the sony startup service. It will tell you its dangerous to do so, but do it anyway, as it is finished doing what it was supposed to do.
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Can you make kernel as ftf to flash it separately in order flash it after rooted with older kernel.

Rootk1t said:
Can you make kernel as ftf to flash it separately in order flash it after rooted with older kernel.
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I tried with the older kernel from the 307 ftf, but they are not compatible (Tablet will not boot) So rooting is a no-go ATM (unless your bootloader is unlocked) because there is no older 4.2.2 thats rootable for the Tablet Z.

lowtraxx said:
I tried with the older kernel from the 307 ftf, but they are not compatible (Tablet will not boot) So rooting is a no-go ATM (unless your bootloader is unlocked) because there is no older 4.2.2 thats rootable for the Tablet Z.
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so do i. Flashed kernel from 307 firmware. Got bootloop. Now flashing to 4.2.2 again.
This method is not working properly cause old kernel for smartphone was already for 4.2.2 and we don't have rootable kernel for tablet z.

Successfully rooted the 10.3.1.A.0.244 while preserving my DRM keys
Successfully rooted the 10.3.1.A.0.244 while preserving my DRM keys. It worked for me but I am not responsible if you attempt this and something breaks.
1. Flash 307 and root it
2. Back up the TA with tool from here
3. Unlock BL with Flashtool
4. Update to 244 with Flashtool
5. Boot from CM10.2 boot.img (Can be taken from any CM10.1 or 10.2 ROM or for your convenience from here) into recovery by selecting Flash -> Fastboot Mode -> HotBoot Kernel (Sometimes this does not work, if so unhide steps 5a and 6a otherwise continue)
5a. Flash CM10.2 Recovery in console with
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. Apply SuperSu via update.zip (Superuser does not work as it seems to not support the new User Management feature permissions of 4.2.2)
6a. ReFlash 244 but without wiping data and excluding system partition from the flash
7. ReLock BL with Flashtool (This step may be unnecesarry, because the backed up TA relocks the BL as well)
8. Restore the TA from the backup
Its a little inconvenient, but it worked for me, and now I am rooted an still have all my DRM keys

lowtraxx said:
Successfully rooted the 10.3.1.A.0.244 while preserving my DRM keys. It worked for me but I am not responsible if you attempt this and something breaks.
Its a little inconvenient, but it worked, and now I am rooted an still have all my DRM keys
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I think it's easier to get root on .307 firmware, save it with OTA Root keeper and then update to 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion and restore root.

Rootk1t said:
I think it's easier to get root on .307 firmware, save it with OTA Root keeper and then update to 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion and restore root.
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Yes it is, if you already are able to update via PC Companion. This is more meant for people that do not see the update and want to get it via ftf. Or are you able to update as soon as 244 was present on your device once?

Rootk1t said:
I think it's easier to get root on .307 firmware, save it with OTA Root keeper and then update to 10.3.1.A.0.244 with pc-companion and restore root.
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Is this way can do with Locked Bootloader users?
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lowtraxx said:
Yes it is, if you already are able to update via PC Companion. This is more meant for people that do not see the update and want to get it via ftf. Or are you able to update as soon as 244 was present on your device once?
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the update is available for me via pc-companion from 05.08.13. As far as i understood pc-companion performs update without wipes, so all user information is untouched and therefore root can be saved.
isaacius0323 said:
Is this way can do with Locked Bootloader users?Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
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yes.

lowtraxx said:
I tried with the older kernel from the 307 ftf, but they are not compatible (Tablet will not boot) So rooting is a no-go ATM (unless your bootloader is unlocked) because there is no older 4.2.2 thats rootable for the Tablet Z.
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hello i was just wondering if this 4.2.2 ftf is rootable because i got my boatloader unlocked but just wana make sure, any advise would be much appreciated. thankyou :good:

eman2001 said:
hello i was just wondering if this 4.2.2 ftf is rootable because i got my boatloader unlocked but just wana make sure, any advise would be much appreciated. thankyou :good:
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Yes it is. See post #11
But if you stay unlcoked it should be even easier.
1. Get yourself a boot.img with attached recovery (CM 10.1 for example)
2. Use flashtool to fastboot the boot.img as temporary kernel (not flashing, just booting)
3. Press Vol Up to get into recovery
4. Flash SuperSU

Are there still reboots when you try to mount /system as rw with locked bootloader?
@lowtraxx: you don't need to relock the bootloader with flashtool because if you flash back your ta backup it is locked again. I'll also flash back my ta when the wifi version of the 4.2.2 update will be released. Now i am on cm10.1
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om22 said:
Are there still reboots when you try to mount /system as rw with locked bootloader?
@lowtraxx: you don't need to relock the bootloader with flashtool because if you flash back your ta backup it is locked again. I'll also flash back my ta when the wifi version of the 4.2.2 update will be released. Now i am on cm10.1
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Just tried a
Code:
su
mount -o remount /system
cd /system
ls -l
after 2 minutes still no reboot. So I guess it does not.

lowtraxx said:
Yes it is. See post #11
But if you stay unlcoked it should be even easier.
1. Get yourself a boot.img with attached recovery (CM 10.1 for example)
2. Use flashtool to fastboot the boot.img as temporary kernel (not flashing, just booting)
3. Press Vol Up to get into recovery
4. Flash SuperSU
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:good:wooow great thanks am downloading now will flash after work :good:

Root for Xperia Z 10.3.1.A.0.244

Hello guyz,
I tried rooting my Xperia Z 10.3.1.A.0.244 according to the instructions on http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2386405.
But when I start the tool at the end of the processing it says 10.3.1.A.0.244 is not supported.
So how can I root it.

gunjans1208 said:
Hello guyz,
I tried rooting my Xperia Z 10.3.1.A.0.244 according to the instructions on http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2386405.
But when I start the tool at the end of the processing it says 10.3.1.A.0.244 is not supported.
So how can I root it.
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Hi, not much i can say, but you need to follow this instruction:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
[ how-to ]
Download the three files from the download section below
open FlashTool and flash the XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.ftf - 7.12 MB file, this is JUST the kernel of an older firmware which was rootable
now once flashing is done reboot device and connect to PC in usb debuggin mode
CLOSE FLASHTOOL <<< VVVIMP STEP
extract the file DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip to root directory on c:\
execute runme_ file corresponding to your OS on desktop PC, this will execute a SPECIAL version of my easy rooting toolkit <<< VVVIMP STEP
the above step is crucial! if you use any older version of the toolkit then IT WILL NOT WORK!
after rooting is over the device will restart
you can verify if device is rooted by checking for SuperSU app (it is the newest version)
once thats done now power down device and open FlashTool again
now flash XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.1.A.0.244_BE.ftf - 7.17 MB file to get back to the true kernel for the firmware
thats it after flashing is done just disconnect and power on device and enjoy rooted phone!
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I messed up the whole rooting - HELP!
Hi .. I have done the following:
1) tried some other 1-click softwares before I found this post.
2) unlocked the Bootloader
Now when I used the Flashtool (Emma) it says that there have been modifications to my software and cannot flash
What can I do? Is there a more manual way to flash the kernel to the older version??

ryeporta said:
What can I do? Is there a more manual way to flash the kernel to the older version??
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The flashtool. Read the stickys.

ryeporta said:
Hi .. I have done the following:
1) tried some other 1-click softwares before I found this post.
2) unlocked the Bootloader
Now when I used the Flashtool (Emma) it says that there have been modifications to my software and cannot flash
What can I do? Is there a more manual way to flash the kernel to the older version??
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If you have unlocked the BL just flash the advanced stock kernel via fastboot & then boot in recovery & flash the su zip that is kicking around for rooting 4.3....
worked for me anyway

The way to root is easy if you read. You downgrade to a 434 kernel with flash tool, run the root and upgrade back again with flash tool, easy. Don't need to unlock or anything.
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alias_neo said:
The way to root is easy if you read. You downgrade to a 434 kernel with flash tool, run the root and upgrade back again with flash tool, easy. Don't need to unlock or anything.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk 4
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So do you need put the necessary files inside the flashtool/firmwares folder?
After that:
Open flashmode and select the .423 file and flash it, apply root and after reboot and flash back to.244?

CiscoX said:
Hi, not much i can say, but you need to follow this instruction:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
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Thanx friend it really helped...

at step 11, the XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.1.A.0.244_BE.ftf didn't show up at the flashtool.
Help thanks

Confirmation on way to root

Can please someone confirm this will work?
1. Downgrade to JB 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.534
2. Install locked dualrecovery 2.7.97 BETA
3. Flash KK 4.4.0 14.3.A.0.681
4. Flash with CWM superSU
I am asking because I read somewhere the following method:
1. Flash KK 4.4.0
2. Unlock bootloader
3. Install CWM thru a very complicated procedure that requires fastboot
4. Flash with CWM supeSU
Now, my question is: since I could install dualrecovery for unlocked bootloader, to avoid ulocking bootloader, why not downgrade, flash dualrecovery, upgrade and flash su?

Can please someone confirm this will work?
1. Downgrade to JB 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.534 (and root it)
1.2 (Backup TA Partition !Important, for the future)
2. Install locked dualrecovery 2.7.97 BETA
3. Flash KK 4.4.0 14.3.A.0.681 (via recovery)
4. Flash with CWM superSU
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this is OK,

Killer2k8 said:
Can please someone confirm this will work?
1. Downgrade to JB 4.2.2 14.1.G.1.534 (and root it)
1.2 (Backup TA Partition !Important, for the future)
2. Install locked dualrecovery 2.7.97 BETA
3. Flash KK 4.4.0 14.3.A.0.681 (via recovery)
4. Flash with CWM superSU
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this is OK,
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cool thanks...
wht point 1.2? Is this necessary for what? I am not going to unlock bootloader

thegios said:
cool thanks...
wht point 1.2? Is this necessary for what? I am not going to unlock bootloader
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If you're not going to unlock your bootloader then do not do it. you can also backit up when you're running kitkat with root.
But what's the harm? )

Killer2k8 said:
If you're not going to unlock your bootloader then do not do it. you can also backit up when you're running kitkat with root.
But what's the harm? )
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ok hold on a sec, I did not read carefulyy...
you are saying I need to downgrade and root, then flash dual recovery, upgrade and flash su
I thought I could avoid rooting after downgrading, cos I cannot download from anywhere any tool to root 14.1.G.1.534

thegios said:
ok hold on a sec, I did not read carefulyy...
you are saying I need to downgrade and root, then flash dual recovery, upgrade and flash su
I thought I could avoid rooting after downgrading, cos I cannot download from anywhere any tool to root 14.1.G.1.534
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1.downgrade to .534 via flashtool
2.root it using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 (vroot / root360)
3.install recovery, reboot to recovery wipe everything
4.flash kk zip file via recovery and then the stripped ftf file via flashtool
5. you have a rooted kitkat
more info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443

Killer2k8 said:
1.downgrade to .534 via flashtool
2.root it using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328 (vroot / root360)
3.install recovery, reboot to recovery wipe everything
4.flash kk zip file via recovery and then the stripped ftf file via flashtool
5. you have a rooted kitkat
more info here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
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I cannot download vroot and root360, websites are not working

thegios said:
I cannot download vroot and root360, websites are not working
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Use Bin4ry method, it's more safe.

eclyptos said:
Use Bin4ry method, it's more safe.
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I was hoping it would be less complicated...
I still do not understand why I have to root after downgrading...
After all, all I need is a custom recovery to flash superSU, and according to the guide all I need to install a dual recovery is. 534, no need to root it or to unlock it, according to the guide.
So if I do not want to unlock device and I do not care backing up TA, the following should suffice
1. Downgrade to. 534 with flashtool
2. Install dual recovery for unlocked phones
3. Upgrade to kitkat with flashtool using an official ftf
4. Flash superSU with cwm

thegios said:
I was hoping it would be less complicated...
I still do not understand why I have to root after downgrading...
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Because you need root to install recovery

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51318613
The post here is what I did straight from Kitkat. No downgrade necessary.
After doomlord kernel install, just install su.zip using recovery
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silverfox013 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51318613
The post here is what I did straight from Kitkat. No downgrade necessary.
After doomlord kernel install, just install su.zip using recovery
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I understand this requires an unlocked bootloader

thegios said:
I understand this requires an unlocked bootloader
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the problem is that I do not want to unlock bootloader...
it seems it is an endless loop: either you unlock the bootloader if you do not want to downgrade, or you downgrade first if you do not want to unlock

thegios said:
the problem is that I do not want to unlock bootloader...
it seems it is an endless loop: either you unlock the bootloader if you do not want to downgrade, or you downgrade first if you do not want to unlock
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the easiest way imo is to just unlock the bootloader.
flash the kitkat ftf via flashtool as linked below
unlock the bootloader via sonys website http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
flash doomlords kernel + recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632808
via flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
FLASH SUPERSU via cwm http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
done simple no need for screwing around downgrading ect ect

thegios said:
the problem is that I do not want to unlock bootloader...
it seems it is an endless loop: either you unlock the bootloader if you do not want to downgrade, or you downgrade first if you do not want to unlock
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Just try it, you seem to be wanting extremely specific instructions and questioning everything you are told. Please try following them them asking for help as you go along, you never know, it might just work for you....
There is no need to unlock the bootloader if you downgrade, root, install recovery and flash a pre rooted rom. Please tell me which step of these instructions say "unlock the boot loader"
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gregbradley said:
Just try it, you seem to be wanting extremely specific instructions and questioning everything you are told. Please try following them them asking for help as you go along, you never know, it might just work for you....
There is no need to unlock the bootloader if you downgrade, root, install recovery and flash a pre rooted rom. Please tell me which step of these instructions say "unlock the boot loader"
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didnt say u mentioned to u lock... I simply said that I wanted to avoid it, but it seems there is no way out

Yes there is, you do not need to unlock the bootloader to root...
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MON5TER said:
the easiest way imo is to just unlock the bootloader.
flash the kitkat ftf via flashtool as linked below
unlock the bootloader via sonys website http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
flash doomlords kernel + recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632808
via flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
FLASH SUPERSU via cwm http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
done simple no need for screwing around downgrading ect ect
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I guess u r rite.. so I am gonna unlock: do I loose any sony feature? (audio plus, x reality, ...)
Also, since I do not have a custom recovery, I guess I will have to flash the kernel via fastboot, whi h will give me the ustom recovery, then flash superSU with the recovery
What do I need flashtool for?

gregbradley said:
Yes there is, you do not need to unlock the bootloader to root...
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I know I know... all I wanted to say is: eithef I stay on KK and unlo k the bootloader to root, or I do not unlock but have to downgrade etc.
Unlocking at this point seems easier, safer and faster, as I will keep my current rom which works fine
I will do a backup with sony toll and restore afterwards

But once you downgrade, root and install recovery you just flash a pre rooted 4.4 rom... The one from NUT is made from a stock ftf file with the relevant root files added to it. I don't see the issue.
As for unlocking, read the information on the sony website about it. You have to unlock using that site anyway. You will lose warranty and drm keys. However, to be able to lock again you need to back up your TA partition otherwise you lose the drm keys forever. Now to do that you must have root, so you are going to have to downgrade and root anyway
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[TUT] How to root your Android One devices (sprout) with Locked Bootloader

Hi guys, today I am going to share this simple tutorial on how to root without unlocking bootloader of sprout.. Many people asked me how to do so I am here to create a simple tut for everyone..
Requirements
1. Any custom recovery for sprout (I prefer philz http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...e-general/sprout-philz-touch-v6-57-9-t2887574 )
2. Fastboot files (google for minimal fastboot) and fastboot drivers
3. Supersu update zip (http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu)
Proceedure
1. Install fastboot drivers and fastboot files..
2. Rename the custom recovery as "recovery.img"
3. Place the recovery.img within fastboot directory (where the fastboot.exe located)
4. Put supersu.zip in root of your phone's sd card
5. Connect your android one device to pc using usb cable in fastboot mode (switch off phn and press power+vol up and then select fastboot)
6. Use the following fastboot command
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
This command will not flash the recovery, it will just let your phone boot into recovery and it will work on locked bootloader
7. You will get the recovery menu then. Install the previously downloader supersu.zip from external sd card using the recovery menu.
8. Congratulation, You have successfully rooted your android one device without unlocking bootloader...:good:
Here is a video guide created by @thesaurabh7777, u can check it..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxlowF80deY&list=UUAWTixiBL7GqKAZB5OLAwDA
Credit
1. @varun.chitre15 for custom recovery
2. @Chainfire for supersu.zip

thanks
Thank you. Just what i wanted.

Anyone tried? And how to unroot if needed ?
UPDATE : I tried. It works and works like charm. I have created CWM backup of my stock ROM, rooted device and installed xposed also.
You can always unroot from settings in SuperSu - Which essentially removes itself and su binaries.

coolkoushik07 said:
Hi guys, today I am going to share this simple tutorial on how to root without unlocking bootloader of sprout.. Many people asked me how to do so I am here to create a simple tut for everyone..
Requirements
1. Any custom recovery for sprout (I prefer philz http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/android-one-general/sprout-philz-touch-v6-57-9-t2887574 )
2. Fastboot files (google for minimal fastboot) and fastboot drivers
3. Supersu update zip (http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu)
Proceedure
1. Install fastboot drivers and fastboot files..
2. Rename the custom recovery as "recovery.img"
3. Place the recovery.img within fastboot directory (where the fastboot.exe located)
4. Put supersu.zip in root of your phone's sd card
5. Connect your android one device to pc using usb cable in fastboot mode (switch off phn and press power+vol up and then select fastboot)
6. Use the following fastboot command
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
This command will not flash the recovery, it will just let your phone boot into recovery and it will work on locked bootloader
7. You will get the recovery menu then. Install the previously downloader supersu.zip from external sd card using the recovery menu.
8. Congratulation, You have successfully rooted your android one device without unlocking bootloader...:good:
Credit
1. @varun.chitre15 for custom recovery
2. @Chainfire for supersu.zip
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This method applicable for moto G??

after rooting using this methord can i install cwm recovery without unlocking the bootloader? i want to backup my rom

austinpinto said:
after rooting using this methord can i install cwm recovery without unlocking the bootloader? i want to backup my rom
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U can but u need flashable zip of recovery.. And u can backup and restore ur rom by booting into custom recovery too..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact

coolkoushik07 said:
U can but u need flashable zip of recovery.. And u can backup and restore ur rom by booting into custom recovery too..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
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can i boot into custom recovery and backup my entire rom without root or unlocking the bootloader?

austinpinto said:
can i boot into custom recovery and backup my entire rom without root or unlocking the bootloader?
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Yes u can
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact

archies20 said:
This method applicable for moto G??
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Please dont quote whole op...
And no, it will not work in moto..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact

successfully rooted but how to check weather boot loader is locked r unlocked,with root can i get ota update(if the provide any in the near future )r else should i have do any thing to lock bootloader... thank you bro for the tut...:good::good:

how to unroot?
Can the device be unrooted by simple using the option in SuperSU to receive OTA update?

mknits said:
Can the device be unrooted by simple using the option in SuperSU to receive OTA update?
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Yes and ota update depends on what modification u have done to ur phn while being rooted..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact

coolkoushik07 said:
Yes and ota update depends on what modification u have done to ur phn while being rooted..
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
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Hi, if I root my device this way, just to backup some apps via TB, and not modify the system any other way, are you sure just unrooting will be enough to safely apply the Kitkat to Lollipop OTA?
I've read about this new "verified boot" thing in Lollipop, which essentially means if you modify system partition in any way, even if just to add the SU app/binaries, the OTA will fail (where it obviously didn't use to, before lollipop). I'm not sure if this verified boot thing will apply to the OTA for Kitkat to Lollipop too, or just updates From Lollipop to future versions.
(AP did an article just a couple of weeks back, check it out here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...e-means-update-will-fail-system-modified-way/ )

I have made a backup of Stock ROM before rooting it,so when LOLLIPOP arrives and in case i have changes some system files, i can simply restore the stoock ROM to recieve the updates right???

Rahil S said:
I have made a backup of Stock ROM before rooting it,so when LOLLIPOP arrives and in case i have changes some system files, i can simply restore the stoock ROM to recieve the updates right???
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Yes u can.. In fact I also did the same..
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coolkoushik07 said:
Yes u can.. In fact I also did the same..
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Thanks.
And even if i unlock bootloader, flashing the stock rom back with lock the bootloader again right or do i need to do it manually???

Rahil S said:
Thanks.
And even if i unlock bootloader, flashing the stock rom back with lock the bootloader again right or do i need to do it manually???
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If u unlock bootloader, u have to lock bootloader manually after flashing stock rom..
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coolkoushik07 said:
If u unlock bootloader, u have to lock bootloader manually after flashing stock rom..
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I have not unlocked bootloader just rooted it. Now do i need to flash stock rom back or removing supersu will make it stock?? I have only used SuperSu and link2sd app. Will be very helpfull if you can guide me. Thanks

Rahil S said:
I have not unlocked bootloader just rooted it. Now do i need to flash stock rom back or removing supersu will make it stock?? I have only used SuperSu and link2sd app. Will be very helpfull if you can guide me. Thanks
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Yes it will
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Nice
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Good work

E6533 problem with root

Hello, i test root my E6533 and result is, not rooted. Recovery, Superuser, autokernel and flashtool is not work :crying: What is solution to work ? Firmware is 32.1.A.1.185_R5C. Customization : Customized RU. Is any mod firmware with recovery and root ? Thanks many more for help.

Marek89 said:
Hello, i test root my E6533 and result is, not rooted. Recovery, Superuser, autokernel and flashtool is not work :crying: What is solution to work ? Firmware is 32.1.A.1.185_R5C. Customization : Customized RU. Is any mod firmware with recovery and root ? Thanks many more for help.
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Hey don't panic. You need a computer for this and mostly you'll lose all the data.
Download Xperifirm : http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
Download Flashtool : http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Download the latest firmware using Xperifirm and flash using Flashtool.
Then try all the steps in this sequence
Unlock Bootloader
Flash this kernel : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...rnel-ric-disable-twrp-root-dm-verity-t3393219
Flash SuperSU.
Wipe Dalvik/Cache
Now reboot you're good to go.
You said Flashtool is not working right, you probably didn't make the .ftf file correctly
Try this tutorial : http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/

Thanks, its work. Boot folder is what ? In guide is not write, what do I do with the boot directory

I have a question. After OTA remains root, recovery and other adjustments?

Hello, i have 32.2.a.5.11 on E6533, recovery TWRP from bruno$0 on 5.11 firmware. Root is work, but few application ist not remount to RW, eg. Busybox application write this "mount: permission denied (are you root ?) What i need to proceed ?