hello guys my phone build numbers is 10.3.1.a.0.244. how i can root and unlock it bootloader?
The info you need is in the android dev forums
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Check out the Development forum section for Xperia Z.
Though be careful unlocking or rooting your phone. Make sure you do it correctly, otherwise you can brick it.
Hello people
Need help
Is there any way of installing tower defence and swift keyboard without root on z1 dont really want to root and new update is gona come out
Also if I do root on 257 firmware no crap like knox will happen?
Appreciate it
Why would you need root to install them in the first place... Just installed them like normal apps
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Hello,
Yesterday I picked up a T-Mobile Z1S and rooted it via TowelRoot, installed a custom recovery, and manually debloated the /system. Which is all good, however, I want to know if any of the ROMS here in this forum can be flashed to it, considering the Z1 and Z1S have the same processor. Anyone have experience doing this? Thanks.
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Just Wait On It
troby86 said:
Hello,
Yesterday I picked up a T-Mobile Z1S and rooted it via TowelRoot, installed a custom recovery, and manually debloated the /system. Which is all good, however, I want to know if any of the ROMS here in this forum can be flashed to it, considering the Z1 and Z1S have the same processor. Anyone have experience doing this? Thanks.
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*In My Drake Voice* Just Wait On It ;P
Locked bootloader typically means it will be hard to flash custom ROMs until a way to bypass it or unlock it becomes available even with root.
I could not get towel root to work with my z1s. You just ran it and had root?
I have tried a couple yes with no luck.
troby86 said:
Hello,
Yesterday I picked up a T-Mobile Z1S and rooted it via TowelRoot, installed a custom recovery, and manually debloated the /system. Which is all good, however, I want to know if any of the ROMS here in this forum can be flashed to it, considering the Z1 and Z1S have the same processor. Anyone have experience doing this? Thanks.
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Actually, there are no roms yet, but you can deodex your current rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783626
I rooted a little different than others. First I used the jcase method, installed the dual recovery and installed SuperSU. From there, I installed TowelRoot and ran it, rebooted, then flashed the latest v2 SuperSU. Sounds a little redundant I know, however, now I have permanent root, and also read/write permissions in /system, even after reboot, without running those ADB commands all the time.
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I'll try to get a good system dump from my Z1S, and release a ROM that doesn't affect the kernel, which should be able to be flashed via recovery. Since the ROM will only be /system mods, it shouldn't matter if the boot loader is locked still. Inform me please if I'm mistaken.
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troby86 said:
I'll try to get a good system dump from my Z1S, and release a ROM that doesn't affect the kernel, which should be able to be flashed via recovery. Since the ROM will only be /system mods, it shouldn't matter if the boot loader is locked still. Inform me please if I'm mistaken.
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I think that should be right, I thought the bootloader only prevents booting if the kernel isn't supported/allowed
troby86 said:
I'll try to get a good system dump from my Z1S, and release a ROM that doesn't affect the kernel, which should be able to be flashed via recovery. Since the ROM will only be /system mods, it shouldn't matter if the boot loader is locked still. Inform me please if I'm mistaken.
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No, you are correct.
As long as it runs on a stock kernel then you can have a locked bootloader. the whole of the development section is full of roms like that
The original development section is for mods/roms that need a custom kernel or a non stock boot.img
gregbradley said:
No, you are correct.
As long as it runs on a stock kernel then you can have a locked bootloader. the whole of the development section is full of roms like that
The original development section is for mods/roms that need a custom kernel or a non stock boot.img
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does this mean i can flash a rom with stock kernel?
has any one been able to create a back up nan?
This thread caught my attention. Has anyone had luck with flashing a rom with stock kernal using dual recovery? I will be attempting this later in the evening and I will post my results
After multiple issues I was finally able to get dual recovery with root last night. After sifting through the forums looking through roms, all of them required different firmwares, will the c6916 take firmwares from other z1 devices. If so then as the above poster said, there is loads of roms in the development section that will worked with locked bootloader. The only reason I ask is the posts list different device model numbers and the c6916 is not listed on any.
I would be very careful I hope you have insurance.
Kk update will come soon.
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All attempts were failed attempt, next I will try to make the phone belive it's a different model and then try a refresh.
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You need to learn how to port.
Did you even get to bootinmation.
No cm will boot with locked bootloader.
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Our devices have a 4.3 kernel that cannot be changed due to the bootloader being locked. Flashing a 4.4.X ROM will most likely not boot due to needing a 4.4 kernel as well. However, 4.3 ROMS modified to not flash the kernel, just the /system should boot fine.
When trying to boot another custom stock rom make sure you change the.
1. Libandroid-runtime-so.
2. Libandroid-servers-so.
Without not changing these it will not usually not boot up.
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Any update on the rom?
In my phone configuration it says
Bootloader unlock allowed: yes
Does this mean I can unlock my bootloader?
I have xperia z1s from tmo..
smxaz61 said:
In my phone configuration it says
Bootloader unlock allowed: yes
Does this mean I can unlock my bootloader?
I have xperia z1s from tmo..
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Your signature is z2 not z1s stop it!
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I've never had any hiccups rooting any galaxy always choosing chainfire method .
Just picked up s6 and updated to 5.1.1
As I'm looking around posts it's not telling me a lot about root options without any issues ..I see more about issues on 5.1.1 camera issues etc...after root and having to flash boot.bin ?
What is the current safest method to root the 5.1.1 update ,Is it still using chainfire 5.0.2 root
Last thing I want is problems .
A link and quick rundown would be awesome
Like i mentioned I've never felt the need ever to ask about rooting any galaxy s4 S5 etc.... except this time seems necessary
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Same boat
jeffreylin_ said:
Do you care about KNOX?
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I am having the same issue as OP. I don't know how he feels about it, but I don't care about KNOX! Help! Pingpong seemed the safest alternative after multiple attempts using ODIN always resulting in soft brick. Pinpong apparently isn't updated for the S6 even though I got the link in the T-mobile thread for the S6
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If you do care about KNOX:
Look up "engineer boatloader" on the forums. I have never used this method before, so beware. Fingerprint scanner might not work!
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I thought that method only gives you a temp root as it causes issues with calling and/or wifi, so you use it just to unlock then revert back to gain functionality?
aff219 said:
I thought that method only gives you a temp root as it causes issues with calling and/or wifi, so you use it just to unlock then revert back to gain functionality?
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The first method jeffrelyn_ posted is what you need if you don't care about Knox. Issues with calling were only when the method was first created, but has been patched for a while now so no issues, and it is a permanent root
The engineering bootloader is the only method that has a problem because the fingerprint reader does not function
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The whole process looks like a sh!t show. Which is why I'm just gonna stick with stock.
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jeffreylin_ said:
Alright, if you don't care about KNOX:
Get the correct version of TWRP for your device. Flash using ODIN. Might as well flash the latest bootloader and modem if you haven't done so already (flash entire firmware package if you can't find the modem/bootloader only).
Now, grab the latest Unikernel from the Unified Development forum. Flash using ODIN/TWRP, your choice (pick the right one!).
Download SuperSU from the Play Store. ??? Profit!
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If you do care about KNOX:
Look up "engineer boatloader" on the forums. I have never used this method before, so beware. Fingerprint scanner might not work!
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I already have the correct version of TWRP for my phone but I don't know how to go about flashing it with ODIN. I'm kind of new to Samsung and ODIN and I am kind of ignorant to this whole process, but I want to learn!!
So I just flash TWRP directly?
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I mean flash it to the phone using ODIN directly as I do not have root yet. Which I thought would make TWRP useless
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Justbwantd to add I rooted with unikernel tar like 5 days ago and all went fine .Finger scanner works too..
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http://www.android.gs/root-android-motorola-device/
Basically, can i use ADB/bootloader (and/or the method in the above link) to install TWRP and SU? Or am I in the total wrong direction?
I'm pretty sure this will only work on moto devices pre Droid Ultra/mini/maxx
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This is old and horribly out of date. Won't work on anything newer than ics
Oh OK. My bad, I didn't check the date it was published lol
Is moforoot still currently the only root exploit?
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Is moforoot still currently the only root exploit?
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Yes if you are on KitKat 4.4.4. Unless you want to try kingroot. Keep in mind though that neither method disables write protection so you are limited with what you can do with it.
Also keep in mind that kingroot is only temporary (in some cases lasting only about 15 minutes), and oftentimes causes system instability. So basically it's useless unless you really want to see a SU prompt on your screen for some reason.