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[Q] Root Xperia-Z C6603 4.4.4 [Locked Bootloader]

Hello there, iam finally on 4.4.4 and i want to root the phone now, and so far iam quite aware of the process, atleast i think that iam, but check it for
yourself:
1) Getting lastest Flashtool from here: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php ( 0.9.18.2)
Btw. i dont get this : "Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only."
What do i really need to flash kernel .233 andn reflashing the .283 afterwards? 0.9.13 or the latest one? dont really get that one, and wouldn't like to hardbrick my C6603 neather...
Do i need the seperate "Flashtool-Driver"-Package or is that included in normal Flashtool-Package?
2) Getting rather the the "Kernel only" or a Stock-FTF .233 and uncheck everything except the Kernel.
3) Getting "Easy-Root" and enabling USB-Debugging on the Z, running Easy-Root and connecting the Z to the PC when Easy-Root says so...
Waiting... Reboot and Checking root-access via root-checker.
4) Getting stock-ftf or Kernel-only for .283, reflashing it.
5)Installing SuperSu, and be happy(?)
Further Questions:
6) Do i need an internet-connection when running Easy-Root on the HOST (aka PC)?
7) Could i theoretically remove root-access again after i modified Android to my like? (Removing Bloatware and installing Adwall/Adaware/Xprivacy) or woudn't this work out? E.g. No root, no more root-apps?
Thank you for your time and help!

luluchambler said:
Hello there, iam finally on 4.4.4 and i want to root the phone now, and so far iam quite aware of the process, atleast i think that iam, but check it for
yourself:
1) Getting lastest Flashtool from here: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php ( 0.9.18.2)
Btw. i dont get this : "Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only."
What do i really need to flash kernel .233 andn reflashing the .283 afterwards? 0.9.13 or the latest one? dont really get that one, and wouldn't like to hardbrick my C6603 neather...
Do i need the seperate "Flashtool-Driver"-Package or is that included in normal Flashtool-Package?
2) Getting rather the the "Kernel only" or a Stock-FTF .233 and uncheck everything except the Kernel.
3) Getting "Easy-Root" and enabling USB-Debugging on the Z, running Easy-Root and connecting the Z to the PC when Easy-Root says so...
Waiting... Reboot and Checking root-access via root-checker.
4) Getting stock-ftf or Kernel-only for .283, reflashing it.
5)Installing SuperSu, and be happy(?)
Further Questions:
6) Do i need an internet-connection when running Easy-Root on the HOST (aka PC)?
7) Could i theoretically remove root-access again after i modified Android to my like? (Removing Bloatware and installing Adwall/Adaware/Xprivacy) or woudn't this work out? E.g. No root, no more root-apps?
Thank you for your time and help!
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Just do this

androidtweaker1 said:
Just do this
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Hey thank you for the reply but i've read this thread before, but it doesnt really answer the few questions that stayed unanswered to me
Like:
1) Which version of Flashtool do i need? Does it have to be 0.9.13 or can i download and use the latest variant available (see the Quote regarding 0.9.13)
2) Do i need an internet-connection on my PC to run the "Easyroot-Exploit"?
3) After removing the bloatware and installing some stuff that needs root (Adwall,Adaway,Xprivacy) can i remove root again(SuperSu Unroot) without losing the functionality of this previously installed root-apps?
Thats basically all that is still open to me, other than that everything is pretty clear
Thank you!

luluchambler said:
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1) Which version of Flashtool do i need? Does it have to be 0.9.13 or can i download and use the latest variant available (see the Quote regarding 0.9.13)
2) Do i need an internet-connection on my PC to run the "Easyroot-Exploit"?
3) After removing the bloatware and installing some stuff that needs root (Adwall,Adaway,Xprivacy) can i remove root again(SuperSu Unroot) without losing the functionality of this previously installed root-apps?
Thats basically all that is still open to me, other than that everything is pretty clear
Thank you!
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1. Use the latest version, which is currently 0.9.18.2. I linked to the Flashtool thread in my guide for a reason.
2. I don't believe so. Just use the built in root tool in Flashtool instead if you like.
3. No. You cannot unroot if you want to continue using apps that need root.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

kingvortex said:
1. Use the latest version, which is currently 0.9.18.2. I linked to the Flashtool thread in my guide for a reason.
2. I don't believe so. Just use the built in root tool in Flashtool instead if you like.
3. No. You cannot unroot if you want to continue using apps that need root.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Thank you, that clears up a lot
I thought once you've granted them (Root Apps) permission they keep them, even if you unroot right after.
I guess there are no Questions left :highfive:

luluchambler said:
Thank you, that clears up a lot
I thought once you've granted them (Root Apps) permission they keep them, even if you unroot right after.
I guess there are no Questions left :highfive:
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:good:

update to lolipop my xz3c and keep the root, possible?

sorry for the bed english...
i have experia z3 compact rotted
4.4.4.
build 23.0.a.2.93
how can i update to lolipop and keep my root?
10x.

Yes you can indeed! You just have to flash a pre-rooted Lollipop firmware (linked). That link has a pre-made pre-rooted 5.0.2 Lollipop firmware that should work well! The only problem right now is the the XZDualRecovery does not really support Lollipop yet, but will very soon be updated!
You may also want to refer to this comprehensive guide.

Tuberomix said:
Yes you can indeed! You just have to flash a pre-rooted Lollipop firmware (linked). That link has a pre-made pre-rooted 5.0.2 Lollipop firmware that should work well! The only problem right now is the the XZDualRecovery does not really support Lollipop yet, but will very soon be updated!
You may also want to refer to this comprehensive guide.
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And is that a problem if XZDualRecovery is not supported yet ?
I have a Z3c rooted on 4.4 and I still don't understand what is the purpose of dual recovery. What does it change for me on a daily basis if I flash a pre-booked 5.0.2 and if dual recovery doesn't work yet ?
Sorry for the dumb question, I prefer to make sure before trying to flash the pre-booked 5.02

hayatesan said:
And is that a problem if XZDualRecovery is not supported yet ?
I have a Z3c rooted on 4.4 and I still don't understand what is the purpose of dual recovery. What does it change for me on a daily basis if I flash a pre-booked 5.0.2 and if dual recovery doesn't work yet ?
Sorry for the dumb question, I prefer to make sure before trying to flash the pre-booked 5.02
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Changes nothing for you.
An identical thread already exists.
Tapatalked

frason said:
Changes nothing for you.
An identical thread already exists.
Tapatalked
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Is there additional useful information in that thread ?

You might have problems installing Xposed. In KitKat I could only install it from Recovery. If Lollipop is the same you might not be able to install it until there's a working Recovery.

Xposed is still alpha for lollipop, expect issues.

i just donwload this file and 1 more qustion...
is it support hebrew? if not where do i get file like this thet support hebrew?
and i simplly update via ota...my root will dissappere?

cpurick said:
You might have problems installing Xposed. In KitKat I could only install it from Recovery. If Lollipop is the same you might not be able to install it until there's a working Recovery.
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Just tried to root my z3c this morning and install xposed, root is ok but still I can't update xposed to run module, where can I get the zip file to install xposed ? thank you in advance

b_boy_9x said:
Just tried to root my z3c this morning and install xposed, root is ok but still I can't update xposed to run module, where can I get the zip file to install xposed ? thank you in advance
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
Xposed for LP

tribemac said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
Xposed for LP
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i'm using kk and already install this by recovery after reading that post

After reading a couple of posts :
- "real" root on lollipop is not yet available. You can't mount system as r/w without recovery.
- no recovery yet support lollipop.
- xposed is yet in beta for lollipop. However, everything works except modules made specifically for kk.
- xposed can only be installed via recovery on lp. It's because of security breach fixed.
So, I would advise to wait for a recovery before flashing lp.
Best chance are at nut's dual recovery.
Regards.

Mazzeru said:
After reading a couple of posts :
- "real" root on lollipop is not yet available. You can't mount system as r/w without recovery.
- no recovery yet support lollipop.
- xposed is yet in beta for lollipop. However, everything works except modules made specifically for kk.
- xposed can only be installed via recovery on lp. It's because of security breach fixed.
So, I would advise to wait for a recovery before flashing lp.
Best chance are at nut's dual recovery.
Regards.
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Xposed doesn't work well at all on z3c people is stucked in bootloop after second restart. And some people have r/w on lollipop including my self.

I did the same process do I get root in version .77 for the lollipop, but not worked.
What can I have done wrong?

[ZIP][FTF][5.0.2, 5.1.1] [TABZ3C-SGP621][23.4.A.1.264] Stock + FR Prerooted XZDR

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Hi ! I flashed your prerooted ROM 23.4.A.1.200 with Flashtool. Unfortunately Root does not work according to Root Checker. Any Idea why ? Thx ! Rudi

Rudi99 said:
Hi ! I flashed your prerooted ROM 23.4.A.1.200 with Flashtool. Unfortunately Root does not work according to Root Checker. Any Idea why ? Thx ! Rudi
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Hi Rudi !
It is normal, if you flash with flashtool .ftf file, you lose root access. you must to be already rooted, have a recovery installed and flash the pre rooted zip if you want to keep root access. .ftf is à completely stock file. I don't use flashtool to flash .zip rom, I use twrp recovery for that. Maybe it is possible but I don't use it this way so I don't know and don't want to tell you something wrong about flashtool.
From my experience, if you are already root, you have just to install nut's xzdr recovery, you'll have full access to flash a pre root .zip rom built with super su and xzdr inside, to flash with twrp. So nothing to do more, you are already rooted with your old firmware and you keep root with a new firmware inside pre rooted .zip.

Hi ! Thanks for your fast answer. I hoped to gain root access the easy way, but it seems that I have to do more than just one install Br, Rudi

Rudi99 said:
Hi ! Thanks for your fast answer. I hoped to gain root access the easy way, but it seems that I have to do more than just one install Br, Rudi
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You're welcome, Sony devices are a bit more complicated with steps to obtain root than other brand mark, just some things to know ?.
here You will can find all French updates for sgp621 when it is available .

SGP621_23.4.A.1.232_Customized FR.ftf and prerooted rom available, enjoy !

Thanks. Any idea why after flashing twice my build number doesn't seem to change? The update doesn't seem to work despite twrp saying successful.

Sean09 said:
Thanks. Any idea why after flashing twice my build number doesn't seem to change? The update doesn't seem to work despite twrp saying successful.
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:-/ .. for me, it is working very well with .232. rooted with xzdr.
Somebody else with this problem?

Sean09 said:
Thanks. Any idea why after flashing twice my build number doesn't seem to change? The update doesn't seem to work despite twrp saying successful.
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Yep same for me. Still says I'm on 23.4.A.0.546
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After trying a third flash, finally shows as the proper firmware. Thanks.

Thank you
23.4.A.1.232 :
SGP621_23.4.A.1.232_Customized FR.ftf and prerooted Rom based on it.
https://mega.nz/#F!dx83GRwC!m0d5ur8tzMDrZ85mLih_Tg
Could you upload this on Google Drive?

blue8 said:
Thank you
23.4.A.1.232 :
SGP621_23.4.A.1.232_Customized FR.ftf and prerooted Rom based on it.
https://mega.nz/#F!dx83GRwC!m0d5ur8tzMDrZ85mLih_Tg
Could you upload this on Google Drive?
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No sorry, I haven't enough free space, all futur updates will be on Mega.

I've tried many times and the update won't take. Build isn't updating despite successful flash. Tried downloading again too.

Sean09 said:
I've tried many times and the update won't take. Build isn't updating despite successful flash. Tried downloading again too.
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I don't know why, for me it worked at the first time. I don't exclude that I've done a mistake with uploading a wrong file but I need to know which file has the problem if there is one at least.
So what is your current system? Do you have a tablet sgp621? Are you root? What do you try to flash ? The .ftf with flashtool or .zip with twrp? My .zip files are signed, sometimes it appears that there are some problems with that (seen it for other Xperia device).
Maybe I'd suggest you to flash the 5.0.2 v.28 (.ftf with flashtool), to root it (with kingroot 4.1 and supersume), flash xzdr 2.8.21 (Pc version) and after flash the prerooted Rom of your choice with twrp.

fabjazz said:
You're welcome, Sony devices are a bit more complicated with steps to obtain root than other brand mark, just some things to know .
here You will can find all French updates for sgp621 when it is available .
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Hi again !
Finally I took the time to go through all necessary preparation steps to finally have your prerooted firmware on my SGP621.
Works very welly so far including Root, with one exception: no SD card access.
I had this before and solved it with App NextApp SDFix, but this time it doesn't work.
Reason is that even with ES Explorer I can not get write access to change /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml.
One solution would be to flash an updated version of this file, but I'm still hesitating.
Seems this also blocks AdAway installation.
Anybody who has had the same experience and a solution for it ?
Thx !
Rudi

Rudi99 said:
Hi again !
Finally I took the time to go through all necessary preparation steps to finally have your prerooted firmware on my SGP621.
Works very welly so far including Root, with one exception: no SD card access.
I had this before and solved it with App NextApp SDFix, but this time it doesn't work.
Reason is that even with ES Explorer I can not get write access to change /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml.
One solution would be to flash an updated version of this file, but I'm still hesitating.
Seems this also blocks AdAway installation.
Anybody who has had the same experience and a solution for it ?
Thx !
Rudi
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I encounter the same thing for sd write access, after installing sd fix from playstore, but not for all applications, opera for example doesn't work, share downloader works very well to download directly on sd. I use file commander and no problem to cut, copy, erase video, photos from and to sd card.
I use adguard for ads so I can't speak about AdAway, xposed module of AdAway for YouTube works very well, also YouTube background.

fabjazz said:
I encounter the same thing for sd write access, after installing sd fix from playstore, but not for all applications, opera for example doesn't work, share downloader works very well to download directly on sd. I use file commander and no problem to cut, copy, erase video, photos from and to sd card.
I use adguard for ads so I can't speak about AdAway, xposed module of AdAway for YouTube works very well, also YouTube background.
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Thanks again for the fast answer !
I searched a little further and found a solution for my problem under http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...-sgp621-lollipop-23-1-0-690-noba-ftf-t3058400.
I just ran the RICdefeat batchfile and got the access I wanted.

Rudi99 said:
Thanks again for the fast answer !
I searched a little further and found a solution for my problem under http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...-sgp621-lollipop-23-1-0-690-noba-ftf-t3058400.
I just ran the RICdefeat batchfile and got the access I wanted.
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Thanks for the link

How can I root the newer stock 23.4.A.1.232 .ftf so I can install the custom recovery?

Point me to a C6906 Rooted FTF

Seem to be pre-rooted FTF's of 5.1.1 for other devices but not so far for North American C6906

I have not seen any pre-rooted FTFs, only pre-rooted zips.
It looks like you already tried my pre-rooted zip. All reports of clean flashing say it works fine that way.
There is no North American market release, only specifically Canada or specifically USA.

I'm waiting for an FTF, too. I tried making one using PRFCreator and a stock 5.1.1 download, but it didn't work. Might be some detail I'm not aware of, as I've never really tried that sort of thing before.
Couldn't manage to get a Recovery to stick on 5.0.2 (though SU/Root worked just fine) so I never had the ability to do a pre-rooted ZIP.

The C6906 firmware for 14.6.A.0.368_Customized_US is available to download from XperiFirm.
Download that and unpack it, then use Flashtool to create an FTF to flash from within Flashtool itself. If you want a pre-rooted zip, download PRFCreator and create a pre-rooted zip with the FTF you created that you can flash from TWRP.
There are guides for these steps on XDA that have been created by some talented community members, just search the forums, that's how I worked it all out!

TesseractE said:
I'm waiting for an FTF, too. I tried making one using PRFCreator and a stock 5.1.1 download, but it didn't work. Might be some detail I'm not aware of, as I've never really tried that sort of thing before.
Couldn't manage to get a Recovery to stick on 5.0.2 (though SU/Root worked just fine) so I never had the ability to do a pre-rooted ZIP.
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If you're rooted on 5.0, run the installer version of XZDR and you should be able to hang onto custom recoveries.

xasbo said:
If you're rooted on 5.0, run the installer version of XZDR and you should be able to hang onto custom recoveries.
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I'm on 5.1.1 now (thanks to that failed PRF test) and since I can't use Titanium, I don't want to wipe and downgrade. Tried just flashing the 5.0.2 kernel the other night to try to re-root that way and my phone flipped out.

Can install Xposed on Z3 Compact D5833 Lollipop 5.0.2 with blocked bootloader?

Hey guys, this is my first post on xda.
I wonder if it is possible to install Xposed on Z3 Compact D5833 with Lollipop 5.0.2 and blocked bootloader?
I've seen people installing xposed on lollipop 5.1 and marshmallow 6.0, but not on 5.0.2
Sorry for the english, I am from Brazil and using Google Tradutor.

I don't see why it wouldn't work. Just grab the SDK21, ARM, and try.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
Make sure you grab the uninstaller and have it ready on your phone, in case it doesn't work.

temporary2010 said:
I don't see why it wouldn't work. Just grab the SDK21, ARM, and try.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
Make sure you grab the uninstaller and have it ready on your phone, in case it doesn't work.
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I know the problem, I can't install because the read only system mode, mount to rw don't works(using Root Explorer, Total Commander, Root Essentials, ES File Explorer, don't work).
You know how to solve this?

It sounds like you don't have root. You can probably still install Xposed but you'll need to do it from TWRP.
I used this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343
I originally intended to unlock my bootloader but after going through that guide I found the 6.0.1 SLIMM ROM and was happy with that.
The DualRecovery that the guide mentions lets you run TWRP with a locked bootloader. That's what I used to install Xposed on my phone.
The guide also mentions a pre-rooted Lollipop image that you could use. It mentions a RICDefeat you may need to flash to mount /system RW (if you're using a stock kernel).
Hope that helps...