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[Q] root locked bootloader ZR

hello
i want to root A.2.67 firmware but my bootloader is locked
so can some1 provide me with the previous version of kernel so i can flash that kernel and root my device
coz i tried with the kernel file or ZL which did not worked it crashed my phone
and i couldnot find the kernel for ZR
so please help
thanks

sanket_naik08 said:
hello
i want to root A.2.67 firmware but my bootloader is locked
so can some1 provide me with the previous version of kernel so i can flash that kernel and root my device
coz i tried with the kernel file or ZL which did not worked it crashed my phone
and i couldnot find the kernel for ZR
so please help
thanks
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can you just flash a new clena fw? always the best thing to do.
and btw just use vroot or framroot to root 2.67 next time, no need to flash kernels...

shteren said:
can you just flash a new clena fw? always the best thing to do.
and btw just use vroot or framroot to root 2.67 next time, no need to flash kernels...
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Can u just guide me for either of the procedure so that i cn root my phone
Thanks

mybe if you try to Google them you will discover some wonderful things!
Sent from my C5503 using Tapatalk

shteren said:
mybe if you try to Google them you will discover some wonderful things!
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Yeah, nice attitude buddy, but if you google vroot it points you here, where the damn thing is banned.

ToneLa said:
Yeah, nice attitude buddy, but if you google vroot it points you here, where the damn thing is banned.
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only the download link is banned, you can get the file somewhere else, and the guide tells you how to use it, and this one is actually an easier option:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
it roots the nexus 4, which is the same hardware as our zxr, it should work.

shteren said:
only the download link is banned, you can get the file somewhere else, and the guide tells you how to use it, and this one is actually an easier option:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
it roots the nexus 4, which is the same hardware as our zxr, it should work.
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Thanks, I gave this a try.
The two exploits, Aragorn and Gandalf, both fail. "Try another exploit if available. Error 5" Well I gave it a shot. Any advice is welcome

I also want to root my c5503, with a locked bootloader.
I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405 and according to it i just need a older kernel.
So here are my questions: is the 10.1.1.A.1.310 old enough and does it work with this root method?
How do i get just the kernel out of an existing ftf file?
Thanks for help guys!

Download vroot to your pc and intall, plug your phone run vroot and press green button that says root, that's it, now you can change the superuser app of your choice.
Hope I helped
Sent from my C5502 using xda premium

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CarlitosMendezR said:
Download vroot to your pc and intall, plug your phone run vroot and press green button that says root, that's it, now you can change the superuser app of your choice.
Hope I helped
Sent from my C5502 using xda premium
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Not really. Vroot is no longer available anywhere.

Thanks for the hint, but i don't trust in vroot...

try kingo root
Made in ZR

I finally managed to root with the following steps:
1) flashed the .310 Nordic ftf
2) used doomlords exploid v18
3) ota updates to vers .67 --> root still persists
I also tried to flash only the 310 kernel (like rooting the description from the z says), but that ended up in a bootloop with the Sony logo. -no idea why!

wihushae said:
I finally managed to root with the following steps:
1) flashed the .310 Nordic ftf
2) used doomlords exploid v18
3) ota updates to vers .67 --> root still persists
I also tried to flash only the 310 kernel (like rooting the description from the z says), but that ended up in a bootloop with the Sony logo. -no idea why!
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how did you enable the ota update on rooted .310? I temporarily disabled it with ota preserver but nothing happens.

I didn't had to enable it, it was enabled by default!
I just gave the ota update after the root a try and it just worked...

wihushae said:
I didn't had to enable it, it was enabled by default!
I just gave the ota update after the root a try and it just worked...
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It thinks it's already updated for me. so is there no way to enable it?
EDIT: Never mind, managed to fix it: It turns out I was trying to upgrade from the global version of .310; reflashing to the Hong-Kong version allowed me to update.

wihushae said:
I finally managed to root with the following steps:
1) flashed the .310 Nordic ftf
2) used doomlords exploid v18
3) ota updates to vers .67 --> root still persists
I also tried to flash only the 310 kernel (like rooting the description from the z says), but that ended up in a bootloop with the Sony logo. -no idea why!
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can you share .310 ftf
which would help me to root

Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465088

Download VRoot - Click Here to Download..

I rooted Xperia ZR 10.31.A.2.67 with locked bootloader, and its say ok.
But when i mount system the phone is rebooting,
How can i fix this?
I try install remountrebootfix but its say installed but teh phone still rebooting when i mount system.
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I rooted Xperia ZR 10.31.A.2.67 with locked bootloader, and its say ok.
But when i mount system the phone is rebooting,
How can i fix this?
I try install remountrebootfix but its say installed but teh phone still rebooting when i mount system.

Rooting xperia zr without Loosing drm data & having locked bootloader

As you know there are not many kernel options for ZR as in Z you have to unlock bootloader to root the phone to flash it with CWM or any other recovery.
So this is detailed Guide to root Xperia ZR & having Locked Bootloader
1) Don't upgrade your phone to 4.2.2_10.3.1.A.2.67 Firmware & If you already updated it to Downgrade it to 4.1.2_10.1.1.a.1.310 Firmware In Flash mode Using Flashtool 9.13 (Download Flashtool 9.11 install it After upgrade it with 9.12 & 9.13) don't unlock bootloader.
2)Now Root it Using DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit. to root just click runme.bat. Your phone will get root access & you will get Superuser app
3)Then use Backup-TA-9.8 to backup your TA.img & save it at any Safe location for further Use ( It Content DRM Data & must be saved throughout lifespan of your phone).
4)Now upgrade your phone to 10.3.1.A.2.67 either by OTA or Using Sony PC companion & if you are unable to get upgrade don't panic just use flashtool & flash the 4.1.2_10.1.1.a.1.310 again & try the OTA upgrade. (As i do have both for Indian region but attachments will be too big to Attach here).
5)Now install Vroot on your PC & root your phone with it. Now you can see that your bootloader got unlocked but don't panic install SuperSu from Playstore update binary for it reboot your phone. now freeze Superuser from Vroot using titanium backup then update binary for SuperSu. Now convert Superuser from Vroot into user app using Titanium Backup. Reboot Your phone update binary for SuperSu & uninstall superuser from Vroot.
6)Now Use BLU button From Flashtool. on pressing BLU button Flashtool it will prompt to start phone in flash mode to unlock bootloader just do as prompted but dont disconnect the phone after boot loader just hit the BLU button to re-lock bootloader. Reboot your phone.
7)Now just flash Back-up your TA Using Backup-TA-9.8.
8)Congratulation now you have rooted phone with locked bootloader with full functionality.
I wrote this because i just lost DRM data things cant be undone.
SO for all Niewbies this is guide to ROOT ZR with Locked BootLoader.

sasaengineeringworks said:
As you know there are not many kernel options for ZR as in Z you have to unlock bootloader to root the phone to flash it with CWM or any other recovery.
So this is detailed Guide to root Xperia ZR & having Locked Bootloader
1) Don't upgrade your phone to 4.2.2_10.3.1.A.2.67 Firmware & If you already updated it to Downgrade it to 4.1.2_10.1.1.a.1.310 Firmware In Flash mode Using Flashtool 9.13 (Download Flashtool 9.11 install it After upgrade it with 9.12 & 9.13) don't unlock bootloader.
2)Now Root it Using DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit. to root just click runme.bat. Your phone will get root access & you will get Superuser app
3)Then use Backup-TA-9.8 to backup your TA.img & save it at any Safe location for further Use ( It Content DRM Data & must be saved throughout lifespan of your phone).
4)Now upgrade your phone to 10.3.1.A.2.67 either by OTA or Using Sony PC companion & if you are unable to get upgrade don't panic just use flashtool & flash the 4.1.2_10.1.1.a.1.310 again & try the OTA upgrade. (As i do have both for Indian region but attachments will be too big to Attach here).
5)Now install Vroot on your PC & root your phone with it. Now you can see that your bootloader got unlocked but don't panic install SuperSu from Playstore update binary for it reboot your phone. now freeze Superuser from Vroot using titanium backup then update binary for SuperSu. Now convert Superuser from Vroot into user app using Titanium Backup. Reboot Your phone update binary for SuperSu & uninstall superuser from Vroot.
6)Now Use BLU button From Flashtool. on pressing BLU button Flashtool it will prompt to start phone in flash mode to unlock bootloader just do as prompted but dont disconnect the phone after boot loader just hit the BLU button to re-lock bootloader. Reboot your phone.
7)Now just flash Back-up your TA Using Backup-TA-9.8.
8)Congratulation now you have rooted phone with locked bootloader with full functionality.
I wrote this because i just lost DRM data things cant be undone.
SO for all Niewbies this is guide to ROOT ZR with Locked BootLoader.
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May i know why DRM is important and what is it used for?

good guide. only problems are...
there are a LOT of exact same guides floating around for MONTHS already. why do u feel u need to make a new one?
also, where are your credits and permissions to share other ppls' work here?
and also, there are those easy 1-click solutions available for MONTHS already and most ppl use that now instead of this complicated method which is outdated and troublesome...
oh one more thing after i read thru it again...
sasaengineeringworks said:
5)Now install Vroot on your PC & root your phone with it. Now you can see that your bootloader got unlocked but don't panic install SuperSu from Playstore update binary for it reboot your phone. now freeze Superuser from Vroot using titanium backup then update binary for SuperSu. Now convert Superuser from Vroot into user app using Titanium Backup. Reboot Your phone update binary for SuperSu & uninstall superuser from Vroot.
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ur this just made your entire post redundant... because... THAT is ALL you need to do. nothing else. and even that is inaccurate info...
so please, having just joined XDA only recently with 4 posts and you think ppl here don't know what inaccurate info you know? do a search first in future... don't make unnecessary posts, k?

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chewdaniel said:
good guide. only problems are...
there are a LOT of exact same guides floating around for MONTHS already. why do u feel u need to make a new one?
also, where are your credits and permissions to share other ppls' work here?
and also, there are those easy 1-click solutions available for MONTHS already and most ppl use that now instead of this complicated method which is outdated and troublesome...
oh one more thing after i read thru it again...
ur this just made your entire post redundant... because... THAT is ALL you need to do. nothing else. and even that is inaccurate info...
so please, having just joined XDA only recently with 4 posts and you think ppl here don't know what inaccurate info you know? do a search first in future... don't make unnecessary posts, k?
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OK i agree there are there are many guide for rooting but all are applicable to Z or Zl having many kernel options. not as Zr which has very few kernel option.
Try any Method except vroot on Zr & tell me which are more useful.
Even vroot unlocks bootloader so to get root with 4.1 without unlocking bootloader is precautionary because accidental wipe of Ta partition may void Warranty.
This is not for pro who can build kernel for those who knew very less about android, to avoid them all pain i suffered.
& again i joined this forum 4 days ago as you think but i used this subscribed it 4 years ago with my first X10 & used it Since then anonymously as i lost my password for cant retrieve it.
& Tell me What is inaccurate i will try it Myself.
If you think its ridiculous why you haven't posted how to Root Zr it would have saved me a lot of pain.
So as you done nothing before stay as you are at least i m trying to save pain of others.

DRM
Islamegy said:
May i know why DRM is important and what is it used for?
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DRM data is Digital Rigths Management Data which links purchased data to your phone without which you cant use data u purchased. More Important without which warranty voids, Bravia Engine seizes to work properly as it works with DRM Data. & Track Id downloaded from Market will not integrate with walkman which are Sony proprietary software's.

"Even vroot unlocks bootloader..."
WRONG
Vroot on 4.2.2 works without any issue...
Sent from my C5503

chewdaniel said:
"Even vroot unlocks bootloader..."
WRONG
Vroot on 4.2.2 works without any issue...
Sent from my C5503
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I support this, I have done it just today on my C5503 and I confirm that I STILL have BE2, I just uninstalled vRoot Immediately because of the first post in this Thread Page

Kratellismorru said:
I support this, I have done it just today on my C5503 and I confirm that I STILL have BE2, I just uninstalled vRoot Immediately because of the first post in this Thread Page
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hmm... i don't get any sort of crap from that software on my PC... maybe cos i was smart enough not to just blindly click Next all the way. IE/reg/security settings are all fine (part of my job is IT security so i know when weird things come into my PC)
as for the screenshot of the superuser app "dialing home", well one of the first few things i did was to replace it with SuperSU...

what..?? I've never seen a rooting procedure which unlocks the BL... and that last one absolutely doesn't need to be unlocked for rooting ! Honestly, I've serious doubts about your intentions. Why the hell do you tell upgrading, flashing, flashing back and blabla... this is too complicated.
Get vroot or kingo root, that's all you need
> chewdaniel personally, I use Superuser by clockwormod, it's open source and a safe alternative as well.

chewdaniel said:
good guide. only problems are...
there are a LOT of exact same guides floating around for MONTHS already. why do u feel u need to make a new one?
also, where are your credits and permissions to share other ppls' work here?
and also, there are those easy 1-click solutions available for MONTHS already and most ppl use that now instead of this complicated method which is outdated and troublesome...
oh one more thing after i read thru it again...
ur this just made your entire post redundant... because... THAT is ALL you need to do. nothing else. and even that is inaccurate info...
so please, having just joined XDA only recently with 4 posts and you think ppl here don't know what inaccurate info you know? do a search first in future... don't make unnecessary posts, k?
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This ^^^^^^^^
Thread closed

[Q] I really need help with my phone

Just tried rooting my phone with Kingo root, it didn't root my phone but it left. SuperSU on it. Now I really don't know a whole lot about this, see my attachment below, please somebody tell me I.can fix this problem!!

KevinH1982 said:
Just tried rooting my phone with Kingo root, it didn't root my phone but it left. SuperSU on it. Now I really don't know a whole lot about this, see my attachment below, please somebody tell me I.can fix this problem!!
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It didn't really leave SuperSU on it because it's telling you the binary is not on there and that you need to install it yourself... If this is your first time trying to root the phone I seriously suggest you go search the forums so you don't do something wrong... You should be unlocking your bootloader first and then installing recovery and SuperSU then making a backup in your newly installed recovery and THEN you can install roms/kernels... And you need a computer to do this!!

Guide to Root without Pc

Hello,
I'm buying much devices, test it and sell it.
But I like the zuk z1 very much (SOT is awesome)
So I search for a possibility to root the device,
Without going to the pc (adb method or smth) or just lazy like me.
Setup:
New z1 / 3AJ Firmware
Download kingroot Click me
Guide:
Download kingroot and open it,
Follow the instructions. U should be rooted.
Proof in the attachment, I hope it works for u all.
Bugs:
Some apps doesn't work. Better battery stats is one who don't work.
Edit:
BBS worked! , need two reboots to get it to work.
Maybe more, report if u try this method.

Just wait for CyanogenMod, no MS-Apps, no Bing, no 1 million Google Apps, Root just one click...

Hm.
U can freeze or de-install all that ****ty apps. ^^

Won't rooting stop the software updates which it clearly needs? That's what's stopping me atm

You can also get Supersume at the plays store to get rid of KingRoot, and put in CF Supersu.

Droid_Nut said:
You can also get Supersume at the plays store to get rid of KingRoot, and put in CF Supersu.
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Don't waste your money on Supersume, just follow these instructions to replace Kingroot with supersu:
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
Hope I could help

xaboren said:
Don't waste your money on Supersume, just follow these instructions to replace Kingroot with supersu:
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
Hope I could help
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I recall seeing that link a while back, but I could not find it, but I heard about Supersume, so I went that route instead.

I have ordered my Zuk Z1 on Thursday. I hope it will arrive until Tuesday. So I'm orientating already about how to root and so on. I don't see why you should root with Kingroot as you don't get updates from Cyanogen anymore when you have rooted the phone. It's a lot easier to unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and than flash SuperSu in my opinion, isn't it? Or do I miss something?

As far as I know, the problem is not Kingroot, but rather that in process of rooting the system partition is changed to read and write (r/w). Now every time the ota update script is running, they check if the that is the case and if so won't install the ota.
Just btw. I read in an other post here, that SuperSU replaces some files and that even if you should unroot, they still change them back, which also prohibits the OTA update script from running.
Which ever way you root and whatever recovery you have installed, you can still sideload the the updates, without loosing any of your data.
Download the "...ham-signed.zip" from this link
Here is the link to the post about the OTA files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z1/development/official-ota-update-links-ota-updating-t3226990
And give Breadcrust and Radii a thanks next time you see one of their posts
P.S.: I have no clue of any of these things/ I am in no way a developer, it's just what I have found out so far, what it comes down to...

root zuk z1
i bought a zuk z1 recently , i really want to root it coz i know of all the benefits and i even unlocked the bootloader.
but after that everything has been tough so i decided to root it through an app [though i know its temporary]i tried everything, kingoroot , kingroot. framaroot and what not but i havent gained root access.
i really want root now and i am desperate and begging at your feet to help me with a solution.
i hope you help me .:crying::crying:
zukz1
cyanoge mod os 12.1

joeljacob said:
i bought a zuk z1 recently , i really want to root it coz i know of all the benefits and i even unlocked the bootloader.
but after that everything has been tough so i decided to root it through an app [though i know its temporary]i tried everything, kingoroot , kingroot. framaroot and what not but i havent gained root access.
i really want root now and i am desperate and begging at your feet to help me with a solution.
i hope you help me .:crying::crying:
zukz1
cyanoge mod os 12.1
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Fastboot boot or flash recovey then flash SuperSU.zip
Enviado desde mi ZUK Z1 mediante Tapatalk

Not working
secXces_debaki said:
Hello,
I'm buying much devices, test it and sell it.
But I like the zuk z1 very much (SOT is awesome)
So I search for a possibility to root the device,
Without going to the pc (adb method or smth) or just lazy like me.
Setup:
New z1 / 3AJ Firmware
Download kingroot Click me
Guide:
Download kingroot and open it,
Follow the instructions. U should be rooted.
Proof in the attachment, I hope it works for u all.
Bugs:
Some apps doesn't work. Better battery stats is one who don't work.
Edit:
BBS worked! , need two reboots to get it to work.
Maybe more, report if u try this method.
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Hey , I just bought a zuk z1 and would like to root it with the application you have reffered (kingroot) but when I start kingroot it says that there is no way of rooting this model right now .
Can u please give any other app to root zuk z1 without PC or tell me if there is any system update if any ??.
I would really appreciate it ???

My name is Vishnu am from Thrissur my device is Lenovo zuk z1. I cannot root my phone
Please help me guys. My android version 5.1.1. ???

Root problem PLS HELP

There is this weird problem with my Xperia Z c6602. It charges only when its completely drained out!! It doesnt charges in between. So i think this is a problem of software. I googled it and many people had this problem. Now I want to Root and Flash a custom rom.
But i am able to only root it using KINGROOT. Now i need to UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER TO SET UP CUSTOM RECOVERY But i dont know how to do it because that usb port is not working!! What it does that only charge when completely drained and the phone doesnt even GETS RECOGNISED By PC!
I am stuck TOTALLY STUCK!!
I NEED A WAY TO JUST DOWNGRADE OR FLASH ANY ROM. I AM A TOTAL NOOB IN THIS CASE. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
PLS HELP ME PLS

Use fastboot method

unmaskedluke said:
use fastboot method
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pls tell me how?!!
And doesnt fast boot requires a pc??!

I never know the way to put TWRP without PC before but there is a new Official TWRP App on PlayStore. It means you can flash TWRP without PC (I never test it myself). Maybe you can give it a shot.
I don't know If Kingroot would work but to increase success rate, install and run supersume.apk IMMEDIATELY after phone rooted. Means No reboot after rooting process is done. Supersume will install SuperSu for root management. Note that Supersume is a paid app.
The steps are:
- make sure your bootloader is unlocked (unlocking process by PC). There is a thread about this somewhere on this forum, but I prefer the Official way. Much reliable.
- install Kingroot and begin the rooting process (btw, I'm using kingroot v4.5 back then).
- If succeed, DON'T REBOOT, install supersume and begin the process (note: it's a paid app so if you wanna continue without supersume, you are free to go to the next step).
- Install Official TWRP App on playstore. Then install The latest TWRP for Yuga.
Note: I don't guarantee that this method will work 100%, and if you can't unlock your bootloader then there is nothing you can do. Sorry.