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[ROM] [STOCK] [SO-02E] Rooted 10.3.1.B.1.1 (w/XZDualRecovery 2.7.123-BETA installed)

This ROM is for on the SO-02E (NTT docomo) variant of the Xperia Z and is fully stock and rooted with all the docomo bloatware. No default files have been tweaked in anyway. This ROM is still 4.2.2, docomo needs to hurry up and upgrade to!!!
I made this ROM using the [NUT]'s guide.
I tested this on my SO-02E and everything seem to works.
No reboot issue when mounting the system as R/W and no issues booting into recovery.
No data should be lost and all apps are retained when upgrading so you should be good - but backup your data just in case.
(NOTE: This ROM includes the older NDRUtils 1.0 because the newer version doesn't work so don't upgrade. I've contacted the developer and hopefully he can fix it)
Prerequisite:
Rooted 10.1.D.0.343 or 10.3.1.B.0.256
XZDualRecovery Installed
Installation:
1. Copy SO-02E_10.3.1.B.1.1.flashable_v2.zip to your SDCard
2. Boot into recovery (I use TWRP)
3. Flash SO-02E_10.3.1.B.1.1.flashable_v2.zip
4. Wipe cache/dalvik
5. Power off
6. Flash SO-02E_10.3.1.B.1.1_stripped.ftf with Flashtool (make sure nothing is ticked)
7. Reboot (may take some time upon first boot so don’t freak out!)
Profit!!!
Stock Odexed Files:
SO-02E_10.3.1.B.1.1_stripped.ftf (MD5 = e67da64855d92a882270a4f816f215f8)
Download
SO-02E_10.3.1.B.1.1.flashable_v2.zip (MD5 = df5d5605682c64c0dade5aa526a73d27)
Download
Warning!!!
If you experience a bootloop or if it get’s stuck on the splash screen, then boot into TWRP and do a factory restore (you will lose everything). It may take up to 10 minutes to boot up so be patient.

Any chance root version without unlocking the bootloader?

renzu said:
Any chance root version without unlocking the bootloader?
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This is for the unlocked bootloader - specifically this is for the SO-02E which the bootloader can't be unlocked. One caveat is you already have to be rooted and have XZDualRecovery installed before install this ROM.
Try using Easy Root Tool for various Xperia devices and see if it works.

[Q] Upgrading to lollipop from pre-rooted kitkat

Hey guys,
Just a quick question.
Back in february 2015 I did everything in the How-to: root, keep and backup DRM keys, etc. [KitKat/Lollipops] guide on my xperia z3c d5803 (downgraded firmware, applied root via exploit, backed up my TA partition, did not unlock bootloader) and then installed latest XZDualRecovery which was v2.8.2 and latest pre-rooted firmware availiable by then which was kitkat 23.0.1.A.5.77.
I would like to upgrade both XZDualRecovery and my firmware to lollipop so, are these steps okay?
1. Boot to recovery, (I like TWRP) and make a nandroid backup
2. Copy sdcard contents to a safe place
3. From http://nut.xperia-files.com/, Download Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.19-RELEASE.flashable.zip
4. Also download latest pre-rooted lollipop flashable as per this same updated guide which is (fw 23.1.A.0.690 (Android 5.0 March 2015) at https://mega.co.nz/#!Y8tTQZgQ!yV5L2u1iEZvpURZVfkaKTdzSEYAdEklmMdSl3EZ6t18 )
5. Also download latest stock ftf firmware as per the guide, from (https://mega.co.nz/#!YYNFwY5a!cHuAuwuHmYW4FRVTNyfWsxn0Cmu9ljWHBHfixlZRW3Q)
5. Delete all files on sdcard (I like a clean install)
6. Put both dualrecovery and pre-rooted flashable zip files on sdcard
7. Using TWRP, flash XZDualRecovery 2.8.18
8. Reboot, make sure it works?
9. Using TWRP, do a normal wipe (in TWRP its called also "factory reset") (Wipe only data, cache and dalvik)
10. Reboot, make sure it works?
11. Then do the last steps from the same guide ( How-to: root, keep and backup DRM keys, etc. [KitKat/Lollipops]) from step 40
Is this okay?
Thanks a lot guys!

Assistance upgrading stubborn software to latest stock

Currently on 4.4.2 and looking to upgrade to the latest rootable software. Could never get Bootstrap or any of the others. Thanks.

scjsean said:
Currently on 4.4.2 and looking to upgrade to the latest rootable software. Could never get Bootstrap or any of the others. Thanks.
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1. Install towelroot (https://towelroot.com) and root your phone. Download supersu and busybox from playstore and install them. Download and install safestrap (http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=2054#downloads)
2. Download the pre-rooted OC2 stock rom (lollipop) from here: https://mega.nz/#!qc8QHI6T!_8x88BL-ivTM0yj5uhbmNITernym8HMr2VKJJZB9JeE
3. Download SuperSu zip from here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
4. Download the OC1 Patch firmware from here: https://mega.nz/#!bMlBnSyZ!5v1-_p57s7es95Oj33n1mQ9EseDastIegMcT0MEu5XY
5. Download the OC2 Patch firmware from here: https://mega.nz/#!iF8xBS6Z!XQNgLscWM5SOOddlkunQYBCQp2QO03raEMN91sF1g34
6. Download Xposed framework (optional) from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3454433&d=1440761913
7. Download OC1/OC2 fixes/patches from here (download only the ones you think you'll need): http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/8-24-15-t3185574
8. Put all these zips in a single folder either in your internal storage or on your extSD card.
9. Run and install safestrap and reboot to recovery.
10. In the recovery, go to advanced wipe and factory reset your device.
11. Flash the zips that you've downloaded in steps 7-12 in the following order:-
Flash main ROM
Flash SuperSU
Flash Xposed (optional)
Flash OC1 patch firmware
Flash OC2 patch firmware
Flash OC2 Addons/Fixes
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot
17. It'll take a while to boot since the ROM is de-odexed, give it 15 mins or so, and when it boots, you'll have a rooted OC2 lollipop firmware. Enjoy!

sam.stalker1608 said:
1. Install towelroot (https://towelroot.com) and root your phone. Download supersu and busybox from playstore and install them. Download and install safestrap (http://forum.xda-developers.com/devd...ct/dl/?id=7216)
2. Download the pre-rooted OC2 stock rom (lollipop) from here: https://mega.nz/#!qc8QHI6T!_8x88BL-i...HMr2VKJJZB9JeE
3. Download SuperSu zip from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...5&d=1442612185
4. Download the OC1 Patch firmware from here: https://mega.nz/#!fQ8nSbbA!qzw9IzKf6...Yv-AV4NsjyuiT8
5. Download the OC2 Patch firmware from here: https://mega.nz/#!iF8xBS6Z!XQNgLscWM...3raEMN91sF1g34
6. Download Xposed framework (optional) from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...3&d=1440761913
7. Download OC1/OC2 fixes/patches from here (download only the ones you think you'll need): http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...24-15-t3185574
8. Put all these zips in a single folder either in your internal storage or on your extSD card.
9. Run and install safestrap and reboot to recovery.
10. In the recovery, go to advanced wipe and factory reset your device.
11. Flash the zips that you've downloaded in steps 7-12 in the following order:-
Flash main ROM
Flash SuperSU
Flash Xposed (optional)
Flash OC1 patch firmware
Flash OC2 patch firmware
Flash OC2 Addons/Fixes
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Reboot
17. It'll take a while to boot since the ROM is de-odexed, give it 15 mins or so, and when it boots, you'll have a rooted OC2 lollipop firmware. Enjoy!
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Rom says I need a key on Megaupload.

Well it seems that I am unable to get the stock rom. Weird that I can't find it anywhere.

scjsean said:
Well it seems that I am unable to get the stock rom. Weird that I can't find it anywhere.
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Sorry, all links updated!

cheers! Have you done this personally. There is an option to restore to a given backup and install twrp. Worth it?

sam.stalker1608 said:
Sorry, all links updated!
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Everytime I flash it with stock recovery it somehow boots into KitKat again and factory resets the phone.

scjsean said:
Everytime I flash it with stock recovery it somehow boots into KitKat again and factory resets the phone.
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The recovery I meant was safestrap recovery (not the stock recovery), since you cannot flash custom roms using the stock recovery.

[SOLVED] Samsung A5 2017 (A520F) Dual Sim - How to Root Nougat?

I flashed the Russian Firmware for my A5 (2017), but the Magisk 13.3 root method didnt work.
So far, I have failed in rooting Nougat with the following methods:
1. Magisk 13.3
2. CF Root although this is for Nougat. The phone goes into bootloop.
Currently, out of options as not too many options/info available for this phone.
Any definite way of rooting on this device?
[EDIT:]
SOLVED:
Flashed this version of SuperSU through TWRP and it worked!
Once installed SuperSU will ask KNOX detected, try to disable: Press OK.
Going to test it out & see if anything is off about it.
EDIT 2:
False Alarm. SuperSU flashed but does not have Root access as apss dont have SU Binary access. This is getting frustrating.
Any other way to root?

Keith0222 said:
I flashed the Russian Firmware for my A5 (2017), but the Magisk 13.3 root method didnt work.
So far, I have failed in rooting Nougat with the following methods:
1. Magisk 13.3
2. CF Root although this is for Nougat. The phone goes into bootloop.
Currently, out of options as not too many options/info available for this phone.
Any definite way of rooting on this device?
[EDIT:]
SOLVED:
Flashed this version of SuperSU through TWRP and it worked!
Once installed SuperSU will ask KNOX detected, try to disable: Press OK.
Going to test it out & see if anything is off about it.
EDIT 2:
False Alarm. SuperSU flashed but does not have Root access as apss dont have SU Binary access. This is getting frustrating.
Any other way to root?
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For android 7. Extract boot.img archive. Install it from Twrp reboot then install magisk

say55 said:
For android 7. Extract boot.img archive. Install it from Twrp reboot then install magisk
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Hey! Thanks for the reply. So, I just Flash this in TWRP like all Zip's and then Flash Magisk?
EDIT: It seems the boot image is something I have already tried, except I flashed SuperSU after, instead of Magisk. If you don't mind, could you go through this post, as this is the only problem remaining.

Samsung A5 2017 [A520F} Root issue resolved.
Gonna leave the steps for future reference if anyone needs it:
Firmware, Magisk & dm_verity all linked in my original post.
1. Install Samsung Nougat 7.0 (Russian Version in this case)
2. Flash TWRP
3. Try to flash dm-verity through TWRP
3. If it doesn't work go to Wipe > data > Change System Files > FAT & F4 wipe to change
3. Flash dm-verity again. The .zip should flash successfully this time.
4. Flsh Magisk 13.3. It will flash.
and you are rooted!

Keith0222 said:
Samsung A5 2017 [A520F} Root issue resolved.
Gonna leave the steps for future reference if anyone needs it:
Firmware, Magisk & dm_verity all linked in my original post.
1. Install Samsung Nougat 7.0 (Russian Version in this case)
2. Flash TWRP
3. Try to flash dm-verity through TWRP
3. If it doesn't work go to Wipe > data > Change System Files > FAT & F4 wipe to change
3. Flash dm-verity again. The .zip should flash successfully this time.
4. Flsh Magisk 13.3. It will flash.
and you are rooted!
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Hi, will smart switch still work after rooting?

Could please somebody build a working TWRP build for me?

I need somebody to build me a working
TWRP build for the SM-A305N (Korea).
Every TWRP in XDA doesn't seem to work in my device, probably because they aren't for the A305N.
A week before, I finally found a 3.3.1 version TWRP build that works in my phone so I flashed it via odin, flashed magisk.zip, and rebooted successfully.
but after flashed an optimization file I found that the build doesn't support decrypting files, and it can't read the internal storage even though my device reboots into system normally and the files are all right in the file manager (files are shown as random characters in twrp)
Please, could somebody make a working TWRP build for A305N?
+Q. Can a Disable-dm verity file brick my device?

I made a password as a security lock system on my phone, but when I booted to twrp it didn't ask for a password. (Also with PIN)
Also, when I typed
"twrp decrypt MyPassword"
(MyPassword is the password I put on my device)
TWRP said that decrypting files wasn't installed on this build of TWRP.

sycall2847 said:
I need somebody to build me a working
TWRP build for the SM-A305N (Korea).
Every TWRP in XDA doesn't seem to work in my device, probably because they aren't for the A305N.
A week before, I finally found a 3.3.1 version TWRP build that works in my phone so I flashed it via odin, flashed magisk.zip, and rebooted successfully.
but after flashed an optimization file I found that the build doesn't support decrypting files, and it can't read the internal storage even though my device reboots into system normally and the files are all right in the file manager (files are shown as random characters in twrp)
Please, could somebody make a working TWRP build for A305N?
+Q. Can a Disable-dm verity file brick my device?
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Hi
Download twrp 3.3.1.0.tar and flash with odin
Then download twrp 3.4.0.img or 3.5.1.img and install by twrp
And remember mount system

Could you plz explain steps more specifically

DOES THIS REALLY WORK ON MY GALAXY A30? Thanks bro

Yes. Work for me

sycall2847 said:
Could you plz explain steps more specifically
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1. Download twrp 3.3.1.0.tar
2. Flash this file with odin ( get help with google)
3.turn off your phone
4.hold power and volume up keys for going to twrp
5.go to mount and tick system
6. Install twrp 3.4.0.img from install on twrp
Reboot recovery and you see twrp 3.4 installed on your phone

OK thanks Umm.. TWRP 3.3.1 is already flashed in my device (It cant read internal storage). Should I first flash the stock recovery img with odin before flashing 3.3.1 again ir should I just flash the 3.3.1 again?

Mozaffar1994 said:
1. Download twrp 3.3.1.0.tar
2. Flash this file with odin ( get help with google)
3.turn off your phone
4.hold power and volume up keys for going to twrp
5.go to mount and tick system
6. Install twrp 3.4.0.img from install on twrp
Reboot recovery and you see twrp 3.4 installed on your phone
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After rebooting to TWRP 3.4, What should I do next? Should I flash the magisk zip?

Can I just flash the TWRP 3.4 file by flashify or TWRP official app? Will current TWRP be replaced with it?

sycall2847 said:
Can I just flash the TWRP 3.4 file by flashify or TWRP official app? Will current TWRP be replaced with it?
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If work ,do it

If what works??

sycall2847 said:
If what
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I installed as I said before.
I do not know of other methods.
Sorry

Mozaffar1994 said:
1. Download twrp 3.3.1.0.tar
2. Flash this file with odin ( get help with google)
3.turn off your phone
4.hold power and volume up keys for going to twrp
5.go to mount and tick system
6. Install twrp 3.4.0.img from install on twrp
Reboot recovery and you see twrp 3.4 installed on your phone
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This is how i installed TWRP on my A305F