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Root xperia tx

Has anyone tried rooting their sony android phone using the instructions given on the sony mobile website? Is it safe? Thanks!
This is the link to that website.please tell me if its safe.
unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
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nafay142 said:
Has anyone tried rooting their sony android phone using the instructions given on the sony mobile website? Is it safe? Thanks!
This is the link to that website.please tell me if its safe.
unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
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This is for Unlock Bootloader, not for rooting
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For rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333577
Also, please read the guide carefully, you will messed up your device

nafay142 said:
Has anyone tried rooting their sony android phone using the instructions given on the sony mobile website? Is it safe? Thanks!
This is the link to that website.please tell me if its safe.
unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
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as the post above says.
However, that is perfectly safe to unlock your bootloader (Infact it is the only way to do it)
However, you will lose warranty.
On the plus side you can install a custom kernel to gain automatic root (Without the need to go through any other rooting methods) and install ALL custom roms.

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if you want root xperia tx use tool DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit

Temporary root for 14.3.A.0.757?

Is there any method to root the firmware 757 but temporary, on locked bootloader? Anyone knows?
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All root is temporary because you can just unroot by removing the files..
Also SuperSU app has an unroot function

gregbradley said:
All root is temporary because you can just unroot by removing the files..
Also SuperSU app has an unroot function
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Noo u did not understand, there is something called temp root and perm root soo when u are root on temp root and u reboot your phone it will be unrooted automatically and perm roor u have until u remove ur self manually
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dontbelive said:
Noo u did not understand, there is something called temp root and perm root soo when u are root on temp root and u reboot your phone it will be unrooted automatically and perm roor u have until u remove ur self manually
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No I do understand, but why would you want that?
Anyway, just replace the stock ric file.

gregbradley said:
No I do understand, but why would you want that?
Anyway, just replace the stock ric file.
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I think he is too lazy to do that.

eclyptos said:
I think he is too lazy to do that.
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Sorry but iam new to Xperia z1 but not new to Xperia devices before I had Xperia P
Anyway what is ric file? How I can replace it?
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dontbelive said:
Is there any method to root the firmware 757 but temporary, on locked bootloader? Anyone knows?
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There is no way, and there is no need to temp root xperia z1.. Temp root is only for device like HTC wich have locked bootloader and some added security such as S-OFF. In xperia u have only locked or unlocked bootloader and perma root.

Dadovvv said:
There is no way, and there is no need to temp root xperia z1.. Temp root is only for device like HTC wich have locked bootloader and some added security such as S-OFF. In xperia u have only locked or unlocked bootloader and perma root.
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But this is Xperia Z1 forum and not xperia U and you can have root without unlocking the bootloader.

gregbradley said:
But this is Xperia Z1 forum and not xperia U and you can have root without unlocking the bootloader.
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u=you im talking about xperia z1, and i know there is metod to root with locked bootloader.

Dadovvv said:
u=you im talking about xperia z1,
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fair enough then, my misunderstanding
and i know there is metod to root with locked bootloader.
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Is there a prerooted 757 ftf file? Full rom? Can someone provide cuz I don't have Internet at home and using my carrier Internet so slow,, and will internal sdcard get wiped?
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dontbelive said:
Is there a prerooted 757 ftf file? Full rom? Can someone provide cuz I don't have Internet at home and using my carrier Internet so slow,, and will internal sdcard get wiped?
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NO
You cannot pre root FTF files. Everything in a FTF file has to be completely stock from Sony
You need to follow the instructions in my signature if you want 757 and root and not unlock the bootloader

gregbradley said:
You need to follow the instructions in my signature if you want 757 and root and not unlock the bootloader
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I didn't noticed that until now, finally you added the famous 3 steps..lol..:laugh:
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eclyptos said:
I didn't noticed that until now, finally you added the famous 3 steps..lol..:laugh:
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I didn't want to, but writing it 5 or 6 times a day for several months got boring

[Q] Z1 14.4.A.0.108 unlock bootloader and root tool ?

I just got a Z1 C6903 and want to unlock the bootloader/root so I can flash a stock android rom (= nexus like rom). I have only previously rooted Nexus devices - is there a one-click root tool that will do this ??
Thnx, and sorry is it was posted before I'm new here

Take a look over here

UltraWelfare said:
Take a look over here
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But this guide is for older firmware - can I still follow it ?

No need to unlock the bootloader to root, just follow my sig. But to install an aosp ROM you will have to unlock the boot as well
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gregbradley said:
No need to unlock the bootloader to root, just follow my sig. But to install an aosp ROM you will have to unlock the boot as well
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Okay so I have never rooted and unlocked a device apart from Nexus'. Is there a Complete guide on how to do this for the .108 firmware?? And what do Ioose when unlocking the bootloader? Is it safe? Should I unlock the bootloader and then root the device following your guide or the other way round? Thnx

Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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gregbradley said:
Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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Oh sorry I needed answers fast Anyway thanks allot for your help!

Also, you should know that you do not need to unlock the boot loader to install a custom recovery. You only need root. And one you root using the newroot method you will have cmw recovery installed.
You only need to unlock the boot loader if you want to flash a custom kernel, or flash a custom rom based on a custom kernel such as CM, AOSP etc
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gregbradley said:
Also, you should know that you do not need to unlock the boot loader to install a custom recovery. You only need root. And one you root using the newroot method you will have cmw recovery installed.
You only need to unlock the boot loader if you want to flash a custom kernel, or flash a custom rom based on a custom kernel such as CM, AOSP etc
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I want to Install Cm and get stock android. Can I use a Ta partition backup tool? And how risky is this?

Yes you can use it, I have advised you to do it. There is no risk, it just copies your trim area partition so you can restore later if you want to relock your boot loader
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gregbradley said:
Yes you can use it, I have advised you to do it. There is no risk, it just copies your trim area partition so you can restore later if you want to relock your boot loader
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Okay thanks then I will be rooting now thanks for all your help, I will let you know if I run into any problems

gregbradley said:
Please only start one thread per question, I have locked the other thread you started about this same issue.
First root, follow my signature for guidance (4.4.4 is the easiest to root)
Then backup your TA partition, look in the cross device development section for the TA backup thread.
Finally you can unlock the boot http://bit.ly/1okTnqd.
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Sorry to bother again, but I can't find the 4.4.4 ( .108 ) root guide/toolkit that you screenshoted in your post - both newroot and easy root aren't in the subforums
EDIT: found Newroot DERP

Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
They're are also numerous you tube videos if care to Google then
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gregbradley said:
Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
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Sorry I will use this one then... I will try for the last time to use Sonys guide with the android SDK but aren't there any alternatives ?? For instance flashtool ??

gregbradley said:
Please use this thread for your current situation, please refrain from opening several threads about the same situation.
Follow the instructions from the official Sony website that I have linked already.
They're are also numerous you tube videos if care to Google then
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This is the only video I can find but the website now looks totally different
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvUIu5EG3ng

The website has gone through an over haul, but is exactly the same process.
You can use flashtool but you still need the unlock code from Sony.
If you have installed the fastboot, flashode and z1 drivers in flashtool then you do not need to do anything else.
Connect in fast boot mode, type
Fastboot devices
Then you should get a reply back with a serial number.
Then type the command to unlock the bootloader with the code you get from Sony.
To install the drivers from flashtool, goto
C:\flashtool\drivers and run drivers.Exe
Choose fastboot, flashmode and z1 drivers
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gregbradley said:
The website has gone through an over haul, but is exactly the same process.
You can use flashtool but you still need the unlock code from Sony.
If you have installed the fastboot, flashode and z1 drivers in flashtool then you do not need to do anything else.
Connect in fast boot mode, type
Fastboot devices
Then you should get a reply back with a serial number.
Then type the command to unlock the bootloader with the code you get from Sony.
To install the drivers from flashtool, goto
C:\flashtool\drivers and run drivers.Exe
Choose fastboot, flashmode and z1 drivers
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Okay so I have the code from Sony but am still lost.... Please where do I download Flashtool ? I haven't used it in my life so I don't know what to do and the Android SDK which they want me to use I can't even install ! I'm using Ubuntu btw.. please help

Flashtool.net, just Google it.
It does work on Linux as well
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gregbradley said:
Flashtool.net, just Google it.
It does work on Linux as well
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Will the application guide me through the unlocking process ?? On the site I can't seem to figure it out :/

On the site there is instructions to install it on Linux,
Once it's installed click on the blu button and follow what it says.
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[Q] Do I need to unlock bootloader when rooting Xperia z1 ??

hey !
I have a new Z1 C6903 with the .108 firmware and I want to flash a custom rom ( stock android, probably Cyanogenmod). Do I need to unlock the bootloader for that ?
Thnx !

Afterlife737 said:
hey !
I have a new Z1 C6903 with the .108 firmware and I want to flash a custom rom ( stock android, probably Cyanogenmod). Do I need to unlock the bootloader for that ?
Thnx !
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If you want cm on your Z1 you need to unlock your bootloader. Backup ta first

JustPlayingHard said:
If you want cm on your Z1 you need to unlock your bootloader. Backup ta first
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How do I do this and do I unlock the bootloader before rooting the device ?? Is unlocking the bootloader risky ??

Root first, backup ta, then unlock the boot.
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gregbradley said:
Root first, backup ta, then unlock the boot.
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Okay - is there an all in one guide I can follow from someone? How do I backup the Ta partition and do I have to unlock the bootloader using Android Sdk or is there a different way?

Thread closed. Please post your question once and use search.
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Advanced Stock kernel (TWRP) & root for unlocked bootloader

Hello everyone,
I present to you an advanced stock kernel with TWRP recovery for Z3 Tablet compact.
== Project status ==
Working:
- Recovery
- Stock rom
- Full root
- everything that's not in the "not working list"
== Download ==
- kernel: Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Advanced Stock kernel
== Installation instructions: ==
- flash boot.img using fastboot
Don't try this when you don't know what you are doing!!
== Rooting: ==
- Enter recovery
- Choose to install SuperSU when rebooting to stock rom
- Click on notification about SuperSU installer
- Use TWRP as installation method
- SuperSu will automatically be installed
== Changelog ==
Code:
[QUOTE][B]== v1.0 ==[/B]
- Stock 23.0.1.A.0.167 fw[/QUOTE]
XDA:DevDB Information
Advanced Stock kernel (TWRP) & root for unlocked bootloader, Kernel for the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Contributors
krabappel2548
Kernel Special Features:
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2014-12-02
Last Updated 2014-12-02

Does this kernel work for all 3 flavours of the z3 compact tablet? I am asking is as I read that you are developing with the wifi only version while I have the lte (SGP621) version.

pietr0 said:
Does this kernel work for all 3 flavours of the z3 compact tablet? I am asking is as I read that you are developing with the wifi only version while I have the lte (SGP621) version.
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I'm not sure, I don't know what the differences in kernel, but I don't think they have a lot of differences and probably it should work
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Great!
krabappel2548, great work men! :good:
Very nice
Do you also know if the bootloader is still intact?
I ask this because the algorithms for noise reduction, Mira Cast and better pictures in lower light are protected by DRM and the process of unlocking the bootloader removes it from the software.
So basicly if the bootloader was unlocked we should also loose the named algorithms .
And you could loose waranty if you have to bring it back to the store for problems.
Of course not for Root/Custom ROM issues: That is still the responsibiliy of every user
Edit: Did you know that you could earn money? They reward people who can root the Xperia Z3. For details see http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/bounty-root-unlocking-bootloader-method-t2940539
krabappel2548 said:
I'm not sure, I don't know what the differences in kernel, but I don't think they have a lot of differences and probably it should work
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I have installed the kernel and TWRP works fine.
The kernel seems to be the same as stock. The only difference I have found is that /system is rw from boot. If I
Code:
mount -o ro,remount /system
it becomes read only as expected. After this it is not possible to mount rw again (Operation not permitted) which is the same as stock.

Is it for UB only?
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mcrane1981 said:
Is it for UB only?
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Yes, read the thread title.

I've flashed the kernel in fastboot, how do I then install superSU??

sonnylumley said:
I've flashed the kernel in fastboot, how do I then install superSU??
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Download it and flash in recovery or enter recovery, then reboot, it will ask to install supersu.
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Anyone try it with lte version?
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Thank you. Will try this if I decided to root.
Did you use to dev for Xperia S as well? Kinda remember back in those days.

pepporony said:
Thank you. Will try this if I decided to root.
Did you use to dev for Xperia S as well? Kinda remember back in those days.
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Yeah, Xperia Neo => Xperia S => Xperia Z => Xperia Z1 and Z3 Tablet Compact now
But I had a break for a few months, recently started again
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hack without root
Hey krabappel can an app be hacked without having root..?
I ask this because lucky patcher manage to hack an app and I have no root and locked bootloader.

First thanks for your hard work. Now I have some questions.
Is the kernel for wifi version 16/32gb?
How to open the bootloader without loosing the specific sony bravia and drm files. To backup them would be nice.
Thanks a lot for your time and work

bikeaholics said:
First thanks for your hard work. Now I have some questions.
Is the kernel for wifi version 16/32gb?
How to open the bootloader without loosing the specific sony bravia and drm files. To backup them would be nice.
Thanks a lot for your time and work
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Before there is a root for locked bootloader you will always lose them.
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krabappel2548 said:
I'm not sure, I don't know what the differences in kernel, but I don't think they have a lot of differences and probably it should work
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I finally managed to unlock my tablet (Lte) and try your kernel. It works flawless. Thanks a lot for this.

Ahlbrink said:
Anyone try it with lte version?
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I had the LTE version and this worked great
thanks to Krabappel2548

Question, Do you lose Sony's proprietary stuff when the bootloader is unlocked? Also, we will still receive software updates once unlocked and rooted? Thank you.
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xuggs said:
Question, Do you lose Sony's proprietary stuff when the bootloader is unlocked? Also, we will still receive software updates once unlocked and rooted? Thank you.
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I am not sure about Sony proprietary stuff since I have not really used any of that. To me the tablet seems to work just fine after unlocking the bootloader.
Updates for the Sony applications like "Movies" are not working for me and it is probably caused by the unlocking. Waiting for CM12 so I can get rid of the Sony stuff...

xuggs said:
Question, Do you lose Sony's proprietary stuff when the bootloader is unlocked? Also, we will still receive software updates once unlocked and rooted? Thank you.
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If you aren't on stock kernel OTA updates will fail to verify. When you flash back stock kernel from an FTF with Flashtool it should work I think. Don't update through pc though. Use ftf files for safe updates, since pc companion might have a risk of bricking the device
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