Can someone help with steps to root D5803 (Sony Xperia z3). Im running 23.5.A.0.575. I also want to install a custom recovery ie CM Recovery or TWR
Thank You in advance.
cmzizi said:
Can someone help with steps to root D5803 (Sony Xperia z3). Im running 23.5.A.0.575. I also want to install a custom recovery ie CM Recovery or TWR
Thank You in advance.
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You need to read bilboa1's guide completely, before you start and make backups of your TA partition for good measure.
Unfortunately, you will need to downgrade your firmware to an older version, then root it, add recovery. Then you will be able to flash a pre-rooted MM build.
Don't use kingroot.
Didgesteve said:
You need to read bilboa1's guide completely, before you start and make backups of your TA partition for good measure.
Unfortunately, you will need to downgrade your firmware to an older version, then root it, add recovery. Then you will be able to flash a pre-rooted MM build.
Don't use kingroot.
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Thanks. Why shouldn't i use Kingroot?
cmzizi said:
Thanks. Why shouldn't i use Kingroot?
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Kingroot sends all your phones details and account information, including your IMEI number to an unknown server in China, leaving you open to the possibility of a clone of your phone. It uses several legacy apk's that behave like malware and are hard to remove, it's also difficult to move onto normal root (SuperSU) and you will always have problems .
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Hello, i'm new on Z1 and i have a question: what is a best way to root and unroot this phone on 4.4.4 android?
Skaytex said:
Hello, i'm new on Z1 and i have a question: what is a best way to root and unroot this phone on 4.4.4 android?
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I'd like to know this myself.
I have a feeling a flash to an earlier version is needed. I've tried several outdated roots with no joy.
OP you will probably get ignored or told to read a 100 page thread.
Use Easy root for xperia
google it
I know, right! Well, don't download the EasyRoot because afterwards it asks for a key and the website to get it from doesn't even function (unstableapps.com).
i think we may just have to go back to iPhone, or wait for a truly customizable new platform, where you can change battery icons and fully control your device. there doesn't seem a way to utilize our phones any longer.
Skaytex said:
Hello, i'm new on Z1 and i have a question: what is a best way to root and unroot this phone on 4.4.4 android?
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New Root. I didn't have any issues. Installed a recovery too
Newroot newroot newroot!
Guys just go to this thread and download this tool by munjeni. Easiest root unroot you can find. No need to go back to an older firmware n all. Just hit root/unroot and you are all set. Make sure you install proper phone drivers though. PC companion should show that c6902 connected. I had a slight issue while rooting since the phone was not getting detected. Simply reinstall PC companion and you are good to go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/newroot-z1-t2807092
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Hello guys, lot time ago i have rooted my xperia z with 4.4.4 android version. After that i had changed buttons/fonts and now i dont have stock of them. The problem is that now i want to update to android lollipop, and i dont have idea what to do. I dont know did i need to unroot firstly then update, or just update. But if i need unroot, did these applied things like changed fonts/buttons apearance did not cause some bugs,bricks without changing back them to stock and unrooting? Becouse these functions need root, and i want to unroot without changing them to stock, becouse i dont have idea where i can get them. Damn... Its madness, i dont know what to do now and what to do firstly sorry about my terrible english skills, and also i am big noob here as you can see. I hope you guys understand what i want to say, i really need help!!!!!!
What Xperia Z do you have? C6602, C66603?
Second, is OTA avaiable for you country?
KornM said:
Hello guys, lot time ago i have rooted my xperia z with 4.4.4 android version. After that i had changed buttons/fonts and now i dont have stock of them. The problem is that now i want to update to android lollipop, and i dont have idea what to do. I dont know did i need to unroot firstly then update, or just update. But if i need unroot, did these applied things like changed fonts/buttons apearance did not cause some bugs,bricks without changing back them to stock and unrooting? Becouse these functions need root, and i want to unroot without changing them to stock, becouse i dont have idea where i can get them. Damn... Its madness, i dont know what to do now and what to do firstly sorry about my terrible english skills, and also i am big noob here as you can see. I hope you guys understand what i want to say, i really need help!!!!!!
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Hi bro
to install LP you dont need change ane thing in your current rom
to flash LP every thing will be wiped (all data and phone partition get formated ) but you just have to be aware your phone is LB or UN: if your phone bootloader is unlocked then your not able to update via xperia update
wene ever flash roms via flashtool is preference:good:
nima_m_falahy said:
Hi bro
to install LP you dont need change ane thing in your current rom
to flash LP every thing will be wiped (all data and phone partition get formated ) but you just have to be aware your phone is LB or UN: if your phone bootloader is unlocked then your not able to update via xperia update
wene ever flash roms via flashtool is preference:good:
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Thanks buddy i dont have custom rom, unlocked bootloader, just rooted and thats it, without unlocking. So... did i can update lollipop? And the thing about buttons/fonts is that what i mean
Did after update will be everythink clear? Did these changed buttons will not cause bugs?
I have changed them with SoftKeyZ app, who require root, and i dont have stock buttons
To change back. And another question, did i need to unroot before apply android 5 lollipop? I have firmware update of it, so i need just apply it, but i am scarred.
aaronkatrini said:
What Xperia Z do you have? C6602, C66603?
Second, is OTA avaiable for you country?
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yes, xperia z c6603. And what OTA means?
KornM said:
yes, xperia z c6603. And what OTA means?
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OTA - Over The Air - Type of update, means you download it directly on your phone and it updates, without the need of PC.
Recommended: Backup everything - Clean Install (via pc companion or flashtool) - install whatever you want
Second - chances of bricking by just updating to lollipop in your case are minimal, however backup first so you can restore in case of a disaster.
aaronkatrini said:
OTA - Over The Air - Type of update, means you download it directly on your phone and it updates, without the need of PC.
Recommended: Backup everything - Clean Install (via pc companion or flashtool) - install whatever you want
Second - chances of bricking by just updating to lollipop in your case are minimal, however backup first so you can restore in case of a disaster.
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yeah, i updated to lollipop already with PC it looks amazing! now i must root again yes?
KornM said:
yeah, i updated to lollipop already with PC it looks amazing! now i must root again yes?
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Yes, of course , with an unlocked bootloader it is really easy.
With a locked bootloader however the only possible way is to root it with Kingroot (chinese app), and then replace it with SuperSu.
Have fun!
aaronkatrini said:
Yes, of course , with an unlocked bootloader it is really easy.
With a locked bootloader however the only possible way is to root it with Kingroot (chinese app), and then replace it with SuperSu.
Have fun!
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Thanks buddy! You helped me
hey guys
im very noob for mobile programming, so can u guys just give me a blunt yet gentle response, how to root an untouched Xperia Z C6603 5.1.1? (in very detail, pretty please?)
i just upgraded to 10.7.a.0.222 yesterday, my mind had been juggling off since i bought this phone 2 years ago, whether to root or not this....
with all the kinds of unfamiliar term used for rooting process (ROM, bootloader, flash, etc), i've come to realization, ROOTING is not for beginners, especially if they first time want to root their devices...
so could u all masters help to enlighten my poor, poor knowledge in rooting process?
pretty please?:fingers-crossed:
It's simple but time consuming
Hello!
If you have a LOCKED Bootloader.
First of all, you need to go back to Android v. 5.0.2
1. So, make the downgrade using Sony FlashTool, for example. Don't forget to backup all your data.
2. Root v. 5.0.2 with KingRoot (just install the attached apk)
3. Install and execute com.supersume.apk (attached) to replace the KingRoot with SuperSU
4. Install a recovery using EasyRootTool v12.4 (attached)
5. Copy any PRE-ROOTED v. 5.1.1 ROM to your SD Card and flash the ZIP from the recovery.
Alternatively - keep everything as it is and wait till they implement a new version of the KingRoot. The one from 5 Sep. 2015 doesn't support v. 5.1.1 yet.
Hope it helps. All detailed instructions how to flash ROMs (using the FlashTool and the recovery) can be found on the XDA Developers Website.
robotov said:
Hello!
If you have a LOCKED Bootloader.
First of all, you need to go back to Android v. 5.0.2
1. So, make the downgrade using Sony FlashTool, for example. Don't forget to backup all your data.
2. Root v. 5.0.2 with KingRoot (just install the attached apk)
3. Install and execute com.supersume.apk (attached) to replace the KingRoot with SuperSU
4. Install a recovery using EasyRootTool v12.4 (attached)
5. Copy any PRE-ROOTED v. 5.1.1 ROM to your SD Card and flash the ZIP from the recovery.
Alternatively - keep everything as it is and wait till they implement a new version of the KingRoot. The one from 5 Sep. 2015 doesn't support v. 5.1.1 yet.
Hope it helps. All detailed instructions how to flash ROMs (using the FlashTool and the recovery) can be found on the XDA Developers Website.
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thx for the response! i'll be sure to try this!
btw, is it true that the device that to be rooted had to have external/SDcard?
Hi
pisola said:
hey guys
im very noob for mobile programming, so can u guys just give me a blunt yet gentle response, how to root an untouched Xperia Z C6603 5.1.1? (in very detail, pretty please?)
i just upgraded to 10.7.a.0.222 yesterday, my mind had been juggling off since i bought this phone 2 years ago, whether to root or not this....
with all the kinds of unfamiliar term used for rooting process (ROM, bootloader, flash, etc), i've come to realization, ROOTING is not for beginners, especially if they first time want to root their devices...
so could u all masters help to enlighten my poor, poor knowledge in rooting process?
pretty please?:fingers-crossed:
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Actually i wouldn't recommend Kingroot........but it's you device!
boanoite said:
Actually i wouldn't recommend Kingroot........but it's you device!
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um...so what then?
really appreciate it if u could give detailed response than just stating the short statement...
Hi
pisola said:
um...so what then?
really appreciate it if u could give detailed response than just stating the short statement...
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This is how you create and flash a rom(flash a 10.5.1.A.0.283 or 10.5.1.A.0.292).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-package-flash-stock-roms-t2914567
This is how you root!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873
Then flash this rom in recovery!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/rom-pre-rooted-supersu-xposed-framework-t3195782
Pay attention to every step and any doubt just ask!
Hey all. I would like to know if i can install xposed On my Sony Xperia Z3 Compact wich is running Android 5.1.1 if install a recovery from ROMs Manager.
Waiting for your answer. Thanks
LainLukillas said:
Hey all. I would like to know if i can install xposed On my Sony Xperia Z3 Compact wich is running Android 5.1.1 if install a recovery from ROMs Manager.
Waiting for your answer. Thanks
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First you need to have root installed, then you will be able to flash recovery, then flash xposed, then add the xposed.apk
The best place to start is this great guide here.
There are several ways of getting root onto your phone, but whatever you do don't be tempted by kingroot.
Flashfire could be the alternative way of flashing xposed, so you don't have to bother with reocvery.
Unfortunately Sony phones have an encrypted partition that has a uniquie identifier key in it, if you loose or erase this then parts of the Sony software don't work. This catches a lot of people out who come from Samsung or HTC. It also makes the initial steps of modifying your phone quite difficult.
Don't unlock you bootloader.
Okey! Thank you
So i would like to know if i can install Xposed in that device without flashing.
LainLukillas said:
So i would like to know if i can install Xposed in that device without flashing.
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You mean flash without using flashtool? You can't use Roms Manager to flash xposed
But if you have root, you could use Flashfire, that will flash without recovey.
hi,
I would love to root my sm-g800f.
Which guide should I follow?
Thanks
What ROM? You can try flashing the correct CF Auto Root for your phone model and Android version using Odin if it using the latest Lollipop.
lfom said:
What ROM? You can try flashing the correct CF Auto Root for your phone model and Android version using Odin if it using the latest Lollipop.
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I have to look, so, for 'CF Auto Root' for G800FXXU1BPC3 Lollipop MR1 and
Odin.
Odin goes on PC and
CF Auto Root goes on device.
Am I right?
Both files go on PC, you used Odin to flash CF Auto Root into mobile. Seek for the files in the official page:
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
There are many videos on YouTube about it as most Samsung phones are rooted this way. Just make sure you use the correct file for your phone (G800F).
Backup everything you can first in case something goes wrong you may need to wipe mobile data and reflash stock ROM.
The other option is to use Odin to flash TWRP and then flash SuperSU zip from Chainfire. First, TWRP goes on PC then SuperSU Zip on phone, that you flash using TWRP. I am sure there are tutorials here about it, just pick TWRP for G800F, SuperSU is universal but some version may be needed according to your Android version. Can't help more because I have G800H and not rooted as Marshmallow was released for it and it has all I need. Good luck.
lfom said:
Both files go on PC, you used Odin to flash CF Auto Root into mobile. Seek for the files in the official page:
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
There are many videos on YouTube about it as most Samsung phones are rooted this way. Just make sure you use the correct file for your phone (G800F).
Backup everything you can first in case something goes wrong you may need to wipe mobile data and reflash stock ROM.
The other option is to use Odin to flash TWRP and then flash SuperSU zip from Chainfire. First, TWRP goes on PC then SuperSU Zip on phone, that you flash using TWRP. I am sure there are tutorials here about it, just pick TWRP for G800F, SuperSU is universal but some version may be needed according to your Android version. Can't help more because I have G800H and not rooted as Marshmallow was released for it and it has all I need. Good luck.
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first way, I think, should be more simple.
How silly, I would root to change fonts on device.
And of course to free space, delete junkie and have control of my device.
Marshmallow is going to make me regret rooting?
You can change fonts using atock, no root needed. Also use Debloater to disable junk, no root needed either.
You can't use OTA to upgrade to MM when it arrives as it usually won't install or bootloops, so you will need to flash MM to go back to stock and upgrade then root again. Flashfire from Chainfire would be able to install OTAKU and keep root, but support to S5 mini is unkonwm, and no reports of success as far as I know.
Last but not least, flashing anything other than stock ROM through Odin will trip a Knox security counter and you'll lose warranty.
lfom said:
You can change fonts using atock, no root needed. Also use Debloater to disable junk, no root needed either.
You can't use OTA to upgrade to MM when it arrives as it usually won't install or bootloops, so you will need to flash MM to go back to stock and upgrade then root again. Flashfire from Chainfire would be able to install OTAKU and keep root, but support to S5 mini is unkonwm, and no reports of success as far as I know.
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I don' t uderstand.
I'm stock. If I'll root I'll not be anymore stock.
If I don't root, will MM arrive OTA?
lfom said:
Last but not least, flashing anything other than stock ROM through Odin will trip a Knox security counter and you'll lose warranty.
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I know
dezuha said:
I don' t uderstand.
I'm stock. If I'll root I'll not be anymore stock.
If I don't root, will MM arrive OTA?
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Yes, when it's available for your phone model, as long as you're stock. Sorry, wasn't clear before.
lfom said:
Yes, when it's available for your phone model, as long as you're stock. Sorry, wasn't clear before.
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you are joking!
You are very nice in answering to my questions.
''fonts using atock'', I think I can't.
I can only use payment monotype fonts
dezuha said:
you are joking!
You are very nice in answering to my questions.
''fonts using atock'', I think I can't.
I can only use payment monotype fonts
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This is using stock MM on my G800H, I don't remember on Lollipop but I'm almost sure there was a similar option:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/general/guide-easiest-method-root-g800h-t3340949
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/general/sm-g800f-rooting-guide-t3164859
I have found these two guides.
Which one do I have to follow?
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This is using stock MM on my G800H, I don't remember on Lollipop but I'm almost sure there was a similar option:
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I have those 5 ones.
But I would like other fonts.