This guide will teach you on how to unlock the bootloader, root the phone, and flash the recovery.
If you follow my steps no problem will occur.
Latest versions:
Single
D2004: 20.1.A.2.19
D2005: 20.1.A.2.19
Dual
D2104: 20.1.B.2.29
D2105: 20.1.B.2.29
TV
D2114: 20.1.B.2.30
All Latest Flashable Stock ROMs: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-e1/development/rom-flashable-stock-roms-d200x-d210x-t3563358
1. Unlocking the bootloader
Now this one will be tricky. Some phones are force-locked which means It can't be unlocked.
However, If the phone's bootloader is simply locked, It can be unlocked easily.
Go to http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
And select Xperiaâ„¢ E1.
After that, enter a VALID E-mail address, this is where Sony will send you a link, which will look like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Click on "Click here to proceed"
Now something will look like this:
You need to enter your IMEI here, you can find the IMEI on Xperia E1's box, or in the Settings (Settings->About phone->Status)
Or simply typing *#06# on the phone keypad.
THERE'S NO TURNING BACK, YOU WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY DOING THIS, YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
After 1-2 minutes a mail will appear in your E-mail, with a verification code.
Yay, we have a code! Now what's next?
We need to download Flashtool. (It's roughly 170mb)
Are you kidding me?!
Flashtool: (uploaded.to)
http://ul.to/7zmty1iv
Flashtool: (.torrent)
http://www.flashtool.net/torrents/flashtool-0.9.19.8-windows.exe.torrent
After It's downloaded, we need to install it. It will take about 4-5 minutes, depending on the PC.
Great! Now we have Flashtool installed. Now we need to unlock the bootloader.
Find and run Flashtool (Flashtool64 If you have a 64-bit OS)
It's great, isn't it?
Connect your phone to the PC, in flashmode mode.
How to do Fastboot mode? Turn off your Phone completely, while the cable is still on.
Wait for the phone, 'till It displays the battery progress.
Now hold the following buttons on the phone: POWER+VOLUME DOWN
Do this until the LED turns GREEN.
Great, the phone is now in Flashmode!
Now, click on the 2nd Icon on Flashtool "BLU"
After that
Paste the unlock code which Sony sent to you, and click on unlock.
You'll get bunch of errors but just ignore that.
Voila! Your phone's bootloader is now unlocked. Which means you can now flash recovery.
If you want to relock the Phone, the steps is the exact same, just click on relock.
2. Rooting the phone
Every phone can be rooted, but since the new updates It is hard to find a working root method. I'll show you both methods to root the phone.
1. Towelroot method
The following method only works on these Firmwares: 20.0.A.1.21(Jelly Bean 4.3), 20.1.A.0.47 (KitKat, 4.4.2)
Please check the firmware to make sure you have the correct Firmware (Settings/about phone)
If not SKIP this and check 3. Flashing Recovery tutorial on this topic!
First go to https://towelroot.com/ and tap on the Lambda logo, and install it!
Open towelroot and tap on "Make it ra1r"
If It says it is successful, go to Google Play and search & install SuperSU
Open the app and update It, If the app asks for It.
If you have Recovery installed choose TWRP, But If you don't have Recovery installed choose the other one.
The phone will restart now, and voila, your phone is rooted!
But wait a sec, what about those people who don't have those specific Firmwares?
Check 3. Flashing Recovery, It's mentioned there.
3. Flashing Recovery
With Recovery you can re-root your phone. This is good for newer Firmwares, which are no longer function with Towelroot.
Or you can backup your entire phone, just in case you are flashing other ROMs, or tweaking Android.
To flash Recovery, you need an unlocked bootloader.
You will need ADB, and the boot.img file for your Device. Make sure you download the correct kernel, or otherwise your phone won't boot! (It will boot, but bugs would occur)
ADB: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itVVFWRC02Q0VBQnc/view
PhilZ Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-e1/general/philz-touch-recovery-xperia-e1-t2941831
TWRP Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-e1/orig-development/kernel-falconss-custom-kernel-t3318209
Open up the Command Prompt (type CMD in Windows, and hit enter)
Navigate to the ADB folder, in this case, I copied the adb files to c:/, which the command would be cd c:/adb
Now, copy the boot.img you downloaded, and paste It to the adb folder
Turn off your Phone, connect your USB cable to the phone and PC, and turn on the phone with Fastboot mode (Power + Volume Up)
If the LED is BLUE then It is in fastboot mode
Now type in:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
And voila, It's Done!
To enter the Recovery, Power + Volume Down, or just tap the WALKMAN button multiple times, when you feel a vibration you can stop pushing the buttons.
The recovery is the most useful utillity in Android, you can re-root your phone, backup your entire Android system, and so on!
Rooting the Phone with Recovery:
with PhilZ recovery:
Advanced->Re-Root System (SuperSU)
Restart your phone, and download SuperSU, and install It, when It asks for the update, just tap on TWRP, It will restart the phone in Recovery mode, and the root will be finally finished.
with TWRP recovery:
Download SuperSU on Google Play, and update Binary
When asked how to update the binary, just tap on TWRP
You will get root the next boot.
Modes on the Xperia E1:
With Cable (PC):
POWER + VOLUME UP (BLUE) (fastboot)
POWER + VOLUME DOWN (GREEN) (flash mode)
Without Cable:
POWER + VOLUME DOWN | PhilZ/TWRP Recovery (GREEN/ CYAN)
WALKMAN | PhilZ/TWRP Recovery (GREEN/ CYAN)
On newer CM/LineageOS builds you'll have to use POWER + VOLUME UP, as tapping the Walkman button no longer works!
Pictures for the tutorials will be included soon, It is for people who can't understand English (Or people who are not familiar with android), hope this will make things much easier.
If I helped you, please hit the THANKS button, It is free!
Kizoky said:
Voila! Your phone's bootloader is now unlocked. Which means you can now flash recovery.
If you want to relock the Phone, the steps is the exact same, just click on relock.[/HIDE]
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I have relocked it via Flashtool and I can't re-unlock it now. How can i unlock it now to flash Philz Touch Recovery?
I get that Error:
Code:
25/043/2015 20:43:04 - INFO - Unlocking phone using key 0C1CECE4E8F746B0
25/043/2015 20:43:04 - INFO - ...
25/043/2015 20:43:04 - INFO - FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
25/043/2015 20:43:04 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.035s
7Zero3 said:
I have relocked it via Flashtool and I can't re-unlock it now. How can i unlock it now to flash Philz Touch Recovery?
I get that Error:
Code:
I will add it later (I am busy Nnow)
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It might be that Flashtool does not support E1 100%. I never had any issues with re-unlocking the Bootloader, as I never tried it before.
7Zero3 said:
I have relocked it via Flashtool and I can't re-unlock it now. How can i unlock it now to flash Philz Touch Recovery?
I get that Error:
Code:
I will add it later (I am busy Nnow)
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Use Bootstrap Alpha Philz Touch Locked bootloader Recovery for Xperia E1
I use this recovery in my xp E1 dual Lock BL
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If I Help U Then Press Thanks Button It's Free
G.Pawar said:
Use Bootstrap Alpha Philz Touch Locked bootloader Recovery for Xperia E1
I use this recovery in my xp E1 dual Lock BL
Send From Xperia E1
If I Help U Then Press Thanks Button It's Free
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Where can i find it?
Kizoky said:
It might be that Flashtool does not support E1 100%. I never had any issues with re-unlocking the Bootloader, as I never tried it before.
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okay thank you for the information
G.Pawar said:
Use Bootstrap Alpha Philz Touch Locked bootloader Recovery for Xperia E1
I use this recovery in my xp E1 dual Lock BL
Send From Xperia E1
If I Help U Then Press Thanks Button It's Free
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Want to know too.
Wait some time I will make tutorial
Send From Xperia E1
If I Help U Then Press Thanks Button It's Free
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Updated the thread, but still not finished
shokmah said:
Want to know too.
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Heres the Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6ZCRhr7_DQxUGZpbzlrb3V5SlU/view?usp=sharing
How to Install:
1. Root your phone.
2. Extract the downloaded zip
3. Enable ADB at Settings> Developer Options> USB debugging.
4. Connect your phone to PC using USB
5. Run install.bat
And here i have found it: http://galaxyypocketfans.blogspot.de/2014/11/xperiae1all-variants-bootstrap-for.html
Towel root not working found better guide here works!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-e1/general/xperia-e1-root-install-cwm-recovery-t3066513
barberg said:
Towel root not working found better guide here works!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-e1/general/xperia-e1-root-install-cwm-recovery-t3066513
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Actually, the "Root with Recovery" is mentioned in my guide aswell
I don't really know why you created a thread for it ..
Kizoky said:
Actually, the "Root with Recovery" is mentioned in my guide aswell
I don't really know why you created a thread for it ..
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your method does not work anymore thats why it was created as regards to rooting towelroot is void due to firm ware upgrade trust me there is no other method to root xperia e1 hence root = recovery installed
regards
barberg said:
your method does not work anymore thats why it was created as regards to rooting towelroot is void due to firm ware upgrade trust me there is no other method to root xperia e1 hence root = recovery installed
regards
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Yeah, Towelroot does not work, but If you check "3. Flashing Recovery" It is mentioned there long ago.
Rooting the Phone with Recovery:
Advanced->Re-Root System (SuperSU)
Restart your phone, and download SuperSU, and install It, when It asks for the update, just tap on TWRP, It will restart the phone in Recovery mode, and the root will be finally finished.
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7Zero3 said:
Heres the Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6ZCRhr7_DQxUGZpbzlrb3V5SlU/view?usp=sharing
How to Install:
1. Root your phone.
2. Extract the downloaded zip
3. Enable ADB at Settings> Developer Options> USB debugging.
4. Connect your phone to PC using USB
5. Run install.bat
And here i have found it: http://galaxyypocketfans.blogspot.de/2014/11/xperiae1all-variants-bootstrap-for.html
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thanks for the link, there was a thread on xda but seems just vanished when they created dedicted E1 sub forum.
Is this recovery more limited than original with unlocked BL ?
shokmah said:
thanks for the link, there was a thread on xda but seems just vanished when they created dedicted E1 sub forum.
Is this recovery more limited than original with unlocked BL ?
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No, but you can't flash a custom kernel with this cwm on locked BL.
Suggestion on how to fix bootloader unlock problem after relocking with flashtool
NOTE: THIS ONLY WORKS IF YOU HAVE DONE A TA BACKUP. ALWAYS DO A TA BACKUP BEFORE UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER
In this case you should try to restore your TA Backup and you should be able to re-unlock the bootloader. The TA Partition is one of the parts that control the unlocking of the bootloader and the other being aboot, rpm, sbl1, tz, dbi.
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Switching off after sony logo each time power on in seconds
hello guys after i press the power button my experia e1 dual vibrates and shows sony logo then turns off.First i unlocked bootloader by above method then rooted by the 2nd procedure of rooting. then again relocked it.Now what to do?
Anyhow thanks solved
7Zero3 said:
I have relocked it via Flashtool and I can't re-unlock it now. How can i unlock it now to flash Philz Touch Recovery?
I get that Error:
Code:
25/043/2015 20:43:04 - INFO - Unlocking phone using key 0C1CECE4E8F746B0
25/043/2015 20:43:04 - INFO - ...
25/043/2015 20:43:04 - INFO - FAILED (remote: Command did not succeed)
25/043/2015 20:43:04 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.035s
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Well, i already solved this issue by flashing this Relock bootloader with flashtool.
check your status now "Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status" If it says No("No" doesn't mean to stop you), you can try to unlock your bootloader again by flashtool refer to the first page, and check your rooting status again.
sorry for my bad english
Flash tool download links not working.... Fix please @Kizoky
Hello Team, i pushed twrp with adp to my device and follow the faq and restart but after restart i cant go to twrp and my device is still not rooted... any ideaS?
You did this;swipe to allow the modification when installing the twrp?
When you push via adb and reboot the phone, hold the "Volume UP" button to start in recovery mode otherwise its flash the original recovery.
twrp-3.0.2-1-gemini.img didn't work for me stuck on the TWRP bootlogo, installed twrp-3.0.2-0-gemini.img
Thx for the reply but also with the volumen up it doesnt start in the twrp menu. It just start like normal.
i am using "twrp-3.0.2-1-gemini.img"
@ trifos: What do you mean with swipe? You mean when i install from google play ? because there is no swipe in the fastboot screen
is your bootloader unlocked?
Install twrp 3.0.2.0 with adb command run as administrator.
what steps follow in your process?
hello i have recently rooted my sony xperia sp via towelroot. ive download twrp via playstore and flashed the appropriate file. but i cant seem to enter recovery mode. can someone give me a buttong combo i googled and tried all option.maybe someone has a diff alternative thanks.
Did you unlock bootloader in your Xperia sp?
i have a c5303. also use towelrootto root, then install twrp app to flash twrp.img. it is not working.
The step of twrp installation
1) unlock bootloader
2) root device
3) flash twrp with app
then i follow the sony's website official way to unlock bootloader.
To unlock bootloader, device have open fastboot mode. Press and holding volume up, connect the usb to pc(still hold volume up, until the blue light is on). I am using windows 10. if you didn't update the driver to "adb interface devices" fast enough, the phone will power off and exit fastboot mode. i only have a few second to update the driver in my pc(if Xperia sp in fastboot mode, the blue light is on). i read so many page about adb, fastboot, google usb driver install.
Hi guys,
I know there are others threads about this thing but none of them helped me, I would like to install TWRP and root my phone.
I'm on a p9 Plus VIE-l09C432B386 and I want to install TWRP recovery from fastboot.
I've installed all drivers and 'adb devices' detects my phone. I unlock bootloader and FRP.
From cmd I run 'adb reboot bootloader' and 'fastboot flash recovery twrp.img'.
I try with twrp-3.2.2-0-vienna.img and twrp-3.2.1-0-vienna.img and both were successfully flashed.
I type 'fastboot reboot' and hold Volume Up and Power but I can't enter on TWRP Recovery, only eRecovery. I tried with phone connected via USB at pc and with the phone disconnected.
The phone boot up and work flawlessly so I really don't know how to do.
What's wrong? I have to install an older version of TWRP? I have to run other commands or hold different combo of keys to access to recovery?
Please help me, thanx in advance
Flv97 said:
Hi guys,
I know there are others threads about this thing but none of them helped me, I would like to install TWRP and root my phone.
I'm on a p9 Plus VIE-l09C432B386 and I want to install TWRP recovery from fastboot.
I've installed all drivers and 'adb devices' detects my phone. I unlock bootloader and FRP.
From cmd I run 'adb reboot bootloader' and 'fastboot flash recovery twrp.img'.
I try with twrp-3.2.2-0-vienna.img and twrp-3.2.1-0-vienna.img and both were successfully flashed.
I type 'fastboot reboot' and hold Volume Up and Power but I can't enter on TWRP Recovery, only eRecovery. I tried with phone connected via USB at pc and with the phone disconnected.
The phone boot up and work flawlessly so I really don't know how to do.
What's wrong? I have to install an older version of TWRP? I have to run other commands or hold different combo of keys to access to recovery?
Please help me, thanx in advance
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Flash twrp-3.1.1-1-vie.img.I advise you to flash it to recovery2 (not recovery) then just reboot and press vol up more then 3 secs
-fastboot flash recovery2 twrp-3.1.1-1-vie.img
-fastboot reboot
mrleja said:
Flash twrp-3.1.1-1-vie.img.I advise you to flash it to recovery2 (not recovery) then just reboot and press vol up more then 3 secs
-fastboot flash recovery2 twrp-3.1.1-1-vie.img
-fastboot reboot
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Hi, thanx for the help!
I try with your method but when the phone reboot it stuck on "your device has been unlocked and can't be touched" screen and doesn't boot up..what could be the problem?
Flv97 said:
Hi, thanx for the help!
I try with your method but when the phone reboot it stuck on "your device has been unlocked and can't be touched" screen and doesn't boot up..what could be the problem?
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I don't know.Try the factory reset or flash boot.img
UPDATE:
Finally I was able to install TWRP Recovery and now the phone boot up normally!
For everyone that has my same problem I install the twrp-3.1.1-1-vie.img as mrleja suggested me and I follow this guide. Maybe I was doing something wrong during the process, I don't know.
Huge thanx to @mrleja, you make my day man! Cheers!