So...
I have been looking all over XDA to see which way of rooting my D5803 (23.1.A.1.28) and all threads I can find are from January 2015. As far as I can see there aren't any new threads.
Is it safe to root using my current version or do I still have to downgrade to the (23.0.A.2.93)? Also can someone post the best tutorial to follow?
Many thanks!
This is still the safest way: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343
Be patience and good luck!
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Hey,
Quick bit of advise needed - after reading various posts about rooting and unlocking the bootloader on the Xperia Z my head is not hurting..can I ask what I will lose if I unlock the bootloader using sonys method (bravia 2 engine etc) as I want to try out some roms however still have the safety net of being able to re-flash the stock rom should all go pear shaped.
I have the Android ADT developers bundle on my PC, the fast boot driver installed and my Xperia Z rooted using one of the all in one tools which was downloaded from this site yesterday.
I guess I am trying to see how easy it would be to take everything back to stock with all features working should the flashing of roms not work.
Cheers
Scott
This is not the forum to ask for help.Kindly use the search option or post your query in Q&A.Your thread will be closed shortly.
sdhanush1 said:
This is not the forum to ask for help.Kindly use the search option or post your query in Q&A.Your thread will be closed shortly.
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thanks - the search blew my mind as there were so many different opinions and I wanted to get an expert answer.
never mind
Unlocking the bootloader wipes all of your data (it's a safety procedure), as you already know you lose the BE, you can also lose warranty.
If you mess up your phone, in almost all cases, you can use the Sony Flash Tool (Google it) to restore it to the stock ROM.
Hope I helped! ;D
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Hi all,
Is there a way of rooting a RAZRi without unlocking the bootloader?\
I'm on Retail Brazil Latal Jellybean 4.1.2
Thanks in advanced.
NeoDark said:
Hi all,
Is there a way of rooting a RAZRi without unlocking the bootloader?\
I'm on Retail Brazil Latal Jellybean 4.1.2
Thanks in advanced.
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Nope. on JB it's not possible.
Lucki_X said:
Nope. on JB it's not possible.
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Not at the moment. Devs do not look into it since it is possible to get root via unlocking the BL, which is sad
how about we start a "petition"? Cause by looking at the views of this threat it seems like people ARE interested in a solution but the devs are not looking into it because they think that noone needs it.
Any thoughts about this?
NVM...Do what ever makes you happy
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dagoban said:
how about we start a "petition"? Cause by looking at the views of this threat it seems like people ARE interested in a solution but the devs are not looking into it because they think that noone needs it.
Any thoughts about this?
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I was just about to post this question. I agree, the sheer number of views reflects the interest in this method.
I disagree that Moto updating would patch putting off devs - in all the years that I've owned Android phones with different manufacturers, that never put off any devs that I spoke with. Many acknowledged that it was getting harder but they never gave up. Then, someone would find a 'one root for all on this firmware for many phones' which completely override the manufacturer's 'patch'.
As for the petition...I have seen contributions to projects work. If it's a matter of pledging small donations I'd be happy to contribute, I have in the past. I'm not totally sure on the rules on this, they have changed I think. Another issue is that I believe it is Dan Rosenberg who is usually successful with Moto devices so he may be the best man for the job.
Even using an unlocked bootloader, finding information and sharing it on RSD Lite is difficult. Try Googling it: I cannot find a good, comprehensive guide that could be offered to newbies. You can find pieces on how to use it and where to find files, that's it. With the only root solution on Jelly Bean being using an unlocked bootloader, this RAZR i section fills with more bricked phones day after day after day...Any simpler root solution would go a long way to avoiding this.
SharpnShiny said:
Even using an unlocked bootloader, finding information and sharing it on RSD Lite is difficult. Try Googling it: I cannot find a good, comprehensive guide that could be offered to newbies. You can find pieces on how to use it and where to find files, that's it. With the only root solution on Jelly Bean being using an unlocked bootloader, this RAZR i section fills with more bricked phones day after day after day...Any simpler root solution would go a long way to avoiding this.
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About RSD you mean something like this
http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/motor...r_i_debranding_firmware_flashen_rsd_lite.html
Why not just write one, or use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974568
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SharpnShiny said:
With the only root solution on Jelly Bean being using an unlocked bootloader, this RAZR i section fills with more bricked phones day after day after day...Any simpler root solution would go a long way to avoiding this.
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well reading word by word more than one time, knowing what you are doing, straight following the instructions step by step and asking if you are unsure will avoid bricked phones, too.
Most of the bricked phone owners here read the wrong instruction or flashed the wrong files, cause they did not read word by word or did not ask when they were unsure doing the right things.
Just have a look through the threads: they mostly tried to root or flash with ics-files over JB....
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SharpnShiny said:
I was just about to post this question. I agree, the sheer number of views reflects the interest in this method.
As for the petition...I have seen contributions to projects work. If it's a matter of pledging small donations I'd be happy to contribute, I have in the past. I'm not totally sure on the rules on this, they have changed I think. Another issue is that I believe it is Dan Rosenberg who is usually successful with Moto devices so he may be the best man for the job.
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I already wrote couple emails to D. Rosenberg and he immediately got back to me but his answer was a no. He is not going to look into getting root without unlocking the BL since there is a "perfectly viable manufacturer-supported unlock mechanism" (BL unlock)
The Reason i've posted yesterday, but no one was listening. He already stated that he won't root an unlockable Device, when there was the discussion about rooting the XT910/XT912 (JB).
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HSD-Pilot said:
About RSD you mean something like this
http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/motor...r_i_debranding_firmware_flashen_rsd_lite.html
Why not just write one, or use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974568
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I read German poorly now but the first seems to be instructions. I know there are many sets of instructions but I haven't found comprehensive guides that really go through what the software is, what all of it's capabilities are, what should not be done. For example, people keep using RSD Lite on here, downgrading Android version then getting a bricked phone. Why isn't that included in instruction guides? We need to know everything we can and can't do to avoid bricks.
Please, if you are know much about could you write a short guide of what you can do and what not to do?
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dagoban said:
I already wrote couple emails to D. Rosenberg and he immediately got back to me but his answer was a no. He is not going to look into getting root without unlocking the BL since there is a "perfectly viable manufacturer-supported unlock mechanism" (BL unlock)
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Ah ha. That is a shame.
Rooting is still safer for the average user I think than unlocking the bootloader.
The problem with using RSD Lite is that it is hard to find a friendly nooby guide for everyone. Everyone says 'use it' then laugh at you when you brick your phone.
Hi guys,
so I read an article this morning that the folks from Lookout rooted the google glass via the exploit discovered by bluebox : Android security bug 8219321
It should be possible to get root on the Razr I with this exploit, does anyone know if someone is working on that?
Still by telling from the view of this threat people are really interested in getting su without unlocking the BL.
Help
hey guys, can i root my razr i if it's on android 4.0.4?
if it is possible, please, can someone upload the needed files for this? cause i didn't find anywhere
thanks everyone
lincoln moro said:
hey guys, can i root my razr i if it's on android 4.0.4?
if it is possible, please, can someone upload the needed files for this? cause i didn't find anywhere
thanks everyone
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Hi, this threat is about JB, but here you go:
root ICS
HI, i am a newbie and dont know much about android...pls help in rooting xperia v build no.9.2.A.1.210, i want to install 4.4 on same...
if you can guide me step by step on how to go about it, i would be grateful....i have tried by going thro' the various posts and did boot unlocking yesterday...
Appreciate your support and thanking in advance...
No Support ??
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HI, i am a newbie and dont know much about android...pls help in rooting xperia v build no.9.2.A.1.210, i want to install 4.4 on same...
if you can guide me step by step on how to go about it, i would be grateful....i have tried by going thro' the various posts and did boot unlocking yesterday...
Appreciate your support and thanking in advance...
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No Support ??
If you are on Android 4.2.2
Try Framaroot to root your device :
https://www.firedrive.com/file/C9D3A17A7BC4898E
if you are on Android 4.4
Try Towelroot to root your device :
https://www.firedrive.com/file/37338F60FCB8CB49
rahuldhawan said:
HI, i am a newbie and dont know much about android...pls help in rooting xperia v build no.9.2.A.1.210, i want to install 4.4 on same...
if you can guide me step by step on how to go about it, i would be grateful....i have tried by going thro' the various posts and did boot unlocking yesterday...
Appreciate your support and thanking in advance...
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Ok, first watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
I mean it seriously watch it then come back. Done? OK let's move on.
As you might have guessed, you have posted in the wrong section. Questions and help goes in the General forum for your device, this is development where people post their work. Also there are 2 or 3 threads in this section which explain how to root your device. So I recommend searching before posting. I will not post your solution, because you have to find it yourself, it's not hard at all (otherwise you and other new guys will never learn it and always keep asking the same questions over and over again)
XV 4.4?
"gadgets need love too"
paxy97 said:
Ok, first watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
I mean it seriously watch it then come back. Done? OK let's move on.
As you might have guessed, you have posted in the wrong section. Questions and help goes in the General forum for your device, this is development where people post their work. Also there are 2 or 3 threads in this section which explain how to root your device. So I recommend searching before posting. I will not post your solution, because you have to find it yourself, it's not hard at all (otherwise you and other new guys will never learn it and always keep asking the same questions over and over again)
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I concur! But you may also tell him what he could look for. Towelroot for example.
Read This and doit Carefully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654451
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No Support ??
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Use this guide to root your phone .
Then search for Xperia V 4.4 and you will find lots of possible migration paths.
ive been looking through the internet and xda for a few weeks now. ive a z1, recently left htc. i want to root.flash my z1. seems there are a few differenet ways,some in english and some in chinese.because im used to the htc way,im slightly aprehensive to go the chinese way. i was looking for some personal experience/ advice for people who have rooted and which way they went, also which roms they used and prefer,it seems everything ive found is scattered all over the place, im trying to get some info all in one place as to make it easier to compare the way people went to root and roms used.
thanks in advance
coletrickle79 said:
ive been looking through the internet and xda for a few weeks now. ive a z1, recently left htc. i want to root.flash my z1. seems there are a few differenet ways,some in english and some in chinese.because im used to the htc way,im slightly aprehensive to go the chinese way. i was looking for some personal experience/ advice for people who have rooted and which way they went, also which roms they used and prefer,it seems everything ive found is scattered all over the place, im trying to get some info all in one place as to make it easier to compare the way people went to root and roms used.
thanks in advance
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man too many questions in one post ?
check these threads carefully:
all you need before you begin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440565
flashing official roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Root, Backup TA, Unlock bootloader & ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
how to not hard brick your z1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574764
full index of roms,kernel,apps,...:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439569
bootloader unlocking and relocking:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440597
try them step by step and carefully to not hard brick your phone
@coletrickle79
Took me just few seconds to get this post. Infact, it was in the same section as your thread you created.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440565
Please use search before you post anything. This is part of the FORUM rules.
This is a friendly caution and more violations can cause more damage.
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Hello,
I've been using these forums for years to root all my devices so thanks to all for the hard work.
I just want to know how I can root my Xperia Tablet Z SGP321. It's currently on Lollipop 5.0.2 (10.6.a.0.454).
I've looked everywhere and I can't find anything to simply root it, all I can find is for previous firmware and for other models.
Can someone please send me a link? My bootloader is is currently locked but an unlock is allowed so I can do that if required (did it with my Z2 and my Z3 so I know how).
Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you :victory:
Bl4ckH4nd said:
Hello,
I've been using these forums for years to root all my devices so thanks to all for the hard work.
I just want to know how I can root my Xperia Tablet Z SGP321. It's currently on Lollipop 5.0.2 (10.6.a.0.454).
I've looked everywhere and I can't find anything to simply root it, all I can find is for previous firmware and for other models.
Can someone please send me a link? My bootloader is is currently locked but an unlock is allowed so I can do that if required (did it with my Z2 and my Z3 so I know how).
Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you :victory:
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Wrong forum mate, go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-tablet-z
Besides that, asking questions like that is not allowed in general section, use Q&A instead.
Sorry about that, I was in a bit of a hurry.
Thanks for the link, I'll check there.
Can someone delete the thread pls?
I'll check if I can remove it myself though