I just received a Sony Xperia Z3+(E6533) on stock Marshmallow 6.0 and I've looked up how to root but only got ways to root while it's on Lollipop. Is there anyway for me to root on this software or downgrade from Marshmallow to Lollipop on this phone?
You can also root your phone while on MM. You can unlock the bootloader, flash a rootable kernel followed by a recovery and than flash the SuperSu zip. No problem.
But it is not recommended to do so, because you will loose the DRM keys/functionality when unlocking the bootloader. And once the keys are gone there is no way to get them back.
The better way is to downgrade to LP (e.g. .266), backup the DRM keys (TA Backup) and proceed with unlocking the bootloader and rooting the phone.
That's also the way I did yesterday, when I got the Z3+.
And of course you will have to read... a lot...
Thanks for the heads up , I've been trying to figure out ways for my specific model all morning and last night.
So to downgrade I'll just unlock the bootloader first then get a Lollipop firmware and flash using flash tool then do the other steps such as getting a rootable kernel and so on?
No, that is not what I wrote. Before unlocking the bootloader you will have to flash a LP firmware assumed that you want to backup the TA partition with the DRM keys first. This can only be done under LP.
I think you will have to read a little bit:
How to root Xperia Z3+?!
iovyroot - (temp) root tool
[Rootable Kernel SXZ3+ IVY/IVY_DSDS Marshsmellow ] [32.1.A.1.163]
What are the issues if we loose Drm keys? Will it affect non DRM normal contents? Or will it altogether disable Netflix or any other apps using Drm or other encryption?
You may have a look here:
Loss of DRM Keys or
Unlock your boot loader (Risk section)
Why don't create a guide?
Do some readings
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I had already rooted my z1 when on 4.2.2... But now the 4.3 updates removed the root... Unlocking bootloader ia only option as far as I know.. So I want to ask is..
A) if I unlock bootloader will I loose xreality engine? If yes how do I save that from not happening..
B) is there a "stable" way to install CWM recovery amd not unlock bootloader..? Is there is.. Will mybstock features be affected such as loss of xreality n DRM keys?
C) is there a way to unlock bootloader without looaing DRM keys? If so again will I loose the z1 features?
Please help..
axaitechie said:
I had already rooted my z1 when on 4.2.2... But now the 4.3 updates removed the root... Unlocking bootloader ia only option as far as I know.. So I want to ask is..
A) if I unlock bootloader will I loose xreality engine? If yes how do I save that from not happening.
B) is there a "stable" way to install CWM recovery amd not unlock bootloader..? Is there is.. Will mybstock features be affected such as loss of xreality n DRM keys?
C) is there a way to unlock bootloader without looaing DRM keys? If so again will I loose the z1 features?
Please help..
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A) if you unlock bootloader you WILL loose xreality. To get it back restore backed up TA partition. You can't have unlocked bootloader and xreality at the same time. Here is a video on how to get full root on 4.3: http://youtu.be/1aq9YTlfCgc
B) Yes you can install the recovery on any rooted Xperia Z1. You don't need an unlocked bootloader to be rooted.
Here are some more explanations if you are confused http://youtu.be/l78p_2ShPS0
C) You will always loose DRM keys when unlocking but you can back them up before unlocking to restore them later
Out there are 2 ways only how to root your Z1, both are for Locked Bootlader. 1 best way is here step by step, page 2, Post #16 http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...2588331&page=2 or NUT method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2572988
..and what @shem2409 said it's all right.
Hello everyone,
i am having some problems to get the right (and safest) way to unlock the BL of my z1.
The sum of my last few hours is this:
1. Root the device
2. Make a TA Backup (for DRM keys and relocked BL)
3. unlock BL
4. install custom rom
(am i forgetting something here?)
But the very first point of the list is already a problem. I got that the camera will break,
if you root it in the .534 version, so i updated to .290 - but now i can't find any tutorial on
how to root the .290, without switching back to .534 and rooting it (what, afaik, will
break my camera). The only other version i found would be with vRoot, but vRoot doesn't
do the job - after about two minutes vRoot on the desktop just shows something else,
but not the picture showed in the tutorials (and, too bad, i can't read chinese/korean/...),
nor a check (and yes, i allowed the two apps on the phone).
Thanks in advance
Ps:
Could somebody tell me what "FTF" means?
Nath.Schwarz said:
Hello everyone,
i am having some problems to get the right (and safest) way to unlock the BL of my z1.
The sum of my last few hours is this:
1. Root the device
2. Make a TA Backup (for DRM keys and relocked BL)
3. unlock BL
4. install custom rom
(am i forgetting something here?)
But the very first point of the list is already a problem. I got that the camera will break,
if you root it in the .534 version, so i updated to .290 - but now i can't find any tutorial on
how to root the .290, without switching back to .534 and rooting it (what, afaik, will
break my camera). The only other version i found would be with vRoot, but vRoot doesn't
do the job - after about two minutes vRoot on the desktop just shows something else,
but not the picture showed in the tutorials (and, too bad, i can't read chinese/korean/...),
nor a check (and yes, i allowed the two apps on the phone).
Thanks in advance
Ps:
Could somebody tell me what "FTF" means?
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The only way to root is to downgrade to .534. This will NOT break your camera. Check out my video tutorial in the signature for a video guide on how to root coming from .290.
FTF 's are Sony's firmware files.
Out there are 2 ways only how to root your Z1, both are for Locked Bootlader. 1 best way is here step by step, page 2, Post #16 http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...2588331&page=2 or NUT method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2572988
After that you can Backup your TA first (DRM Keys) and then Unlock Bootloader, but only if you want to flash a Custom Kernel, if you don't do that do not unlock it, you will also void your warranty if you do.
BTW, at the moment you can't root your phone on .290 directly with Vroot or 360 without a downgrade.
Thanks you two, i will go after shem's tutorial, it seems to be the easiest one.
So I've got myself a Sony Xperia Z1 and I'm a little unsure about how you root it.
From my understanding you need root to backup the DRM keys. but to get root apparently I need to unlock the bootloader to be able to put a certain version of the ROM on (which wipes the DRM keys).
Then I can root the phone.
Then I can backup the DRM keys
I'm seeing a loop here and I'm not sure what the first step would be. if anyone could point me in the right direction it would be heavily appreciated.
Hunter-Nyan said:
So I've got myself a Sony Xperia Z1 and I'm a little unsure about how you root it.
From my understanding you need root to backup the DRM keys. but to get root apparently I need to unlock the bootloader to be able to put a certain version of the ROM on (which wipes the DRM keys).
Then I can root the phone.
Then I can backup the DRM keys
I'm seeing a loop here and I'm not sure what the first step would be. if anyone could point me in the right direction it would be heavily appreciated.
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You do not need to backup the TA area (Which contains the DRM keys) if you just want to root. you only need to do that if you unlock the bootloader.
First, read this about unlocking the bootloader
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
If you can and you want to unlock the bootloader then do so, making sure you have backed up your TA
If you cant (And in any case you must do this in order to backup your TA) you must
1) Downgrade to 4.2
2) Root using Bin4rys method, google it
3) Install dual recovery for 4.2, Its in the development thread
4) Flash a prerooted 4.4 Rom, in the development section.
If you still want to unlock the bootloader, backup the TA
[Q] Is it possible to Backup TA on Z1 Compact (5.0.2) without Rooting?
The title says it all. And I don't want some "Smart-ass" to tell me it won't make sense, because you know what DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. Having to back up DRM keys before rooting not to lose it, and the only way to back it up is to ROOT.
If you know another way to back up DRM Keys without rooting first, please tell me. Thanks.
EDIT 1 : I can't root without unlocking BL because of my Firmware version. 14.5.A.0.270
Cereal_ said:
The title says it all. And I don't want some "Smart-ass" to tell me it won't make sense, because you know what DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. Having to back up DRM keys before rooting not to lose it, and the only way to back it up is to ROOT.
If you know another way to back up DRM Keys without rooting first, please tell me. Thanks.
EDIT 1 : I can't root without unlocking BL because of my Firmware version. 14.5.A.0.270
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1st: You back up drm keys so you wont lose them when you unlock the BOOTLOADER
2nd: NO you cant back up the DRM Keys without rooting (you cant interact with the system's partition if you dont have root)
3rd: Try Kingroot to see if it works,( download it, install it and press try)
4rth: This is a xperia Z thread not a xperia Z1c
PS: Why dont you try flashing another firmware?
ExCuTioN said:
1st: You back up drm keys so you wont lose them when you unlock the BOOTLOADER
2nd: NO you cant back up the DRM Keys without rooting (you cant interact with the system's partition if you dont have root)
3rd: Try Kingroot to see if it works,( download it, install it and press try)
4rth: This is a xperia Z thread not a xperia Z1c
PS: Why dont you try flashing another firmware?
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OK so to root, I most likely have to "unlock" which makes me lose DRM keys and that's what I wanna do before "unlocking" which is ridiculous. The only solution I know of is that I degrade down to Kitkat firmware so that I would be able "Root without unlocking BL". Or if you know of a method that makes me root without unlocking the BL at this version it would be better.
Cereal_ said:
OK so to root, I most likely have to "unlock" which makes me lose DRM keys and that's what I wanna do before "unlocking" which is ridiculous. The only solution I know of is that I degrade down to Kitkat firmware so that I would be able "Root without unlocking BL". Or if you know of a method that makes me root without unlocking the BL at this version it would be better.
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do you have 5.0.2 or 5.1.1
you dont have to unlock the bootloader in order to root your phone
Try Kingroot to see if it works,( download it, install it and press try) http://androidxda.com/download-kingroot-application
ExCuTioN said:
do you have 5.0.2 or 5.1.1
you dont have to unlock the bootloader in order to root your phone
Try Kingroot to see if it works,( download it, install it and press try) http://androidxda.com/download-kingroot-application
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I have 5.0.2 as stated in the title. I have Kingroot but I don't wanna risk losing it. Please let me know if I should do this.
Cereal_ said:
I have 5.0.2 as stated in the title. I have Kingroot but I don't wanna risk losing it. Please let me know if I should do this.
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so you already have root with kingroot? what dont you want to lose the app or root?
I was trying to downgrade firmware to be able to root the device as it explains in this thread:
[XZ1c/XZ1/XZp] temp root exploit to backup drm keys implemented
Tools to backup TA partition (drm keys) of Xperia XZ1 Compact by j4nn https://j4nn.github.io/ As everyone knows, bootloader unlock via code from sony removes drm keys. That disables certain functions, the most critical one being the camera...
forum.xda-developers.com
I downloaded the 47.1.A.8.49_CE1 firmaware, and I flashed to the phone (removing all .ta files and user_XXX.sin files), and what I got is a bootloop... I tried other stock ROM and with the same result. In the desesperation, I may flashed user data, so maybe DRM key is forever gone, but I cannot say for sure... I don't know what I'm doing wrong, at this point I don't mind to lose the DRM key or if I have to instal a custom ROM. Any help would be really apreciated. I tried EMMA but it says the phone is bootloader is locked.
I was able to recover the phone by flashing a modern firmware... DRM keys and personal data were safe. To do a downgrade a factory reset is mandatory?
Te problem now is that I cannot use WiFi anymore. It disables instantly every time I enable it. Another problem is that I can't use the digital sensor anymore. I have tried two different firmwares with the same result.
Maybe I should try to flash a custom firmware? Downgrading seem a little bit difficult to me, so if I unlock the bootloader losing the drm keys in the provess, that won't be a problem for custom rom, isn't it?