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[Q] Update 10.1.1.A.1.253

Hey guys,
I had a problem with my pc, so I wasnt following the forums for a while. Here's my question :
I have a message in my notification bar saying New system update available 10.1.1.A.1.253,its been there for weeks. I remember seeing here that updating to 253 will remove root n all that. So I want to know, wether updating via my phone will remove my root?? hope the question is clear enough.
Locked bootloader and rooted xperia z

manuabraham said:
Hey guys,
I had a problem with my pc, so I wasnt following the forums for a while. Here's my question :
I have a message in my notification bar saying New system update available 10.1.1.A.1.253,its been there for weeks. I remember seeing here that updating to 253 will remove root n all that. So I want to know, wether updating via my phone will remove my root?? hope the question is clear enough.
Locked bootloader and rooted xperia z
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Shouldn't do.
From me to you.

XperienceD said:
Shouldn't do.
From me to you.
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didnt get you?? it wont remove root? or i shouldnt update like that?

manuabraham said:
didnt get you?? it wont remove root? or i shouldnt update like that?
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It shouldn't remove root, but even if it does DoomLords tool should root now.
From me to you.

XperienceD said:
It shouldn't remove root, but even if it does DoomLords tool should root now.
From me to you.
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thanks.. im gonna try nw

Rooting Xperia Z1 on stock 14.1.G.2.257 firmware

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I followed exact to your instructions, still the update did not work.
Update failed to install.

I made sure I was on .352
Rooted with Vroot and then installed Dualrecovery (https://mega.co.nz/#!zNBjCLgK!RloqhT1DzO4mYQgmbDXsZycDjHlFjTL-eSonTz4VBX4)
Flashed (in Recovery) pre-rooted 257 fw (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440408) + BusyBox/SU (http://d-h.st/M10)
Flashed (in Flashtool) kernel/baseband from 257 stock tft (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191)
Restarted phone and everything have been working flawlessly since. Reinstalled recovery.
:good::good:

killkyo said:
I followed exact to your instructions, still the update did not work.
Update failed to install.
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Sorry for wasting you time man. I know it is very frustrating not to get your device rooted. But it worked for me. I'll just try to do this again and let you know. Hope I'll not loose my root (fingers crossed).

SweFox said:
I made sure I was on .352
Rooted with Vroot and then installed Dualrecovery (https://mega.co.nz/#!zNBjCLgK!RloqhT1DzO4mYQgmbDXsZycDjHlFjTL-eSonTz4VBX4)
Flashed (in Recovery) pre-rooted 257 fw (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440408) + BusyBox/SU (http://d-h.st/M10)
Flashed (in Flashtool) kernel/baseband from 257 stock tft (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191)
Restarted phone and everything have been working flawlessly since. Reinstalled recovery.
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Yeah it works great, I have tried it too but it comes with a cost of loosing some stock apps, installed apps and data. Wouldn't it be great if we can just do the OTA update without having to loose anything and also keep root?

Thanks for trying again, I'm starting to think that it's my phone or region's problem. I tried a lot of different methods but none worked.
Sad case for me...

mpmaheshbabu said:
Yeah it works great, I have tried it too but it comes with a cost of loosing some stock apps, installed apps and data. Wouldn't it be great if we can just do the OTA update without having to loose anything and also keep root?
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I unticked the wipe boxes and didn't lose anything .
killkyo said:
Thanks for trying again, I'm starting to think that it's my phone or region's problem. I tried a lot of different methods but none worked.
Sad case for me...
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Well, what happens?

SweFox said:
I unticked the wipe boxes and didn't lose anything .
Well, what happens?
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Hmm, it turns out to be like this.
Once you are on 14.1.G.1.534,
1. Root it with VROOT, Install Super Su Pro, update binaries and enable survival mode*.
2. Reboot and unroot using VROOT and reroot then update Super Su binaries.
3. Repeat Step 2 twice.
4. Now try to do the OTA update.
Let please let me know if this didn't work. Thanks and good luck.

Save this attachment in your sd card in a folder with name romsu.

killkyo said:
Thanks for trying again, I'm starting to think that it's my phone or region's problem. I tried a lot of different methods but none worked.
Sad case for me...
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Hey if you really think that wrong place is the reason for sure, then try to connect to net via hotspot sheild vpn or some vpn you prefer and then download the OTA update, I know I'm just being stupid but just give it a try. To me it makes sense to some extent.

Are you telling me or killyo ?

SweFox said:
Are you telling me or killyo ?
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he he sorry it was for ??? im nt sure either

@mpmaheshbabu
Mate...
Really... Why don't you read and check XDA first.
First you opened a thread with bunch of questions that are already answered all over the Z1 threads.
And now you open thread for something we wrote days ago?!
HERE IT IS
It's cool to help guys but you shouldn't double threads.
Sent from my Z1

funky0308 said:
@mpmaheshbabu
Mate...
Really... Why don't you read and check XDA first.
First you opened a thread with bunch of questions that are already answered all over the Z1 threads.
And now you open thread for something we wrote days ago?!
HERE IT IS
It's cool to help guys but you shouldn't double threads.
Sent from my Z1
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Sorry

mpmaheshbabu said:
Sorry
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Hehe...
You are the nice guy
I'm not saying you have to say sorry to me but I just wondering why double post...
But O.K - it's a bit different
Sent from my Z1

@mpmaheshbabu
You shouldn't delete OP mate.
I feel terrible now, that wasn't my intention...
I just said we already have that...
I have no right to tell you to delete it and I really didn't think you'll delete it...
Sent from my Z1

funky0308 said:
@mpmaheshbabu
You shouldn't delete OP mate.
I feel terrible now, that wasn't my intention...
I just said we already have that...
I have no right to tell you to delete it and I really didn't think you'll delete it...
Sent from my Z1
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YO! I'm back. It's ok. Someone mentioned it didn't work so I'll just double check and post things again.

[Q] How do I change from 257 FTF to 534? Do I need to backup TA to only root ? -_-

Yes, I'm a newbie.
Anyway, I just got my hands on my fresh Z1 and now I want to install some apk and games. :angel:
Then I come to know that unblocking gonna kill my 20MP camera.
Can I just use Binary's root method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And the root install asks for 534 firmware. How can I upgrade from my 257?
btw, I'm just a PC geek...not much into Smartphones so...speak clear and loud if possible '_'

No need to back up TA if you just want to root.
Read the several guides on how to downgrade and root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440565
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2505796

Thanks bro, some of these topics were really helpful to get the meaning of somethings.
But, honestly I dont find how to downgrade :facepalm:
Im using the flashtool alrdy. I've downloaded a generic FTF but srly...I dont know how/where to install it. hahaha
When I try to use Binary's .exe it doesn't work, and im guessing thats because I'm using a 257 version.
On the flashtool i tried :ninja: to click on the "root" button and on some "Force XXXX root" but it keeps giving me error msgs.
What step am I missing here?
edit: nevermind, I'm starting to understand everything. this is a whole new universe!
gregbradley said:
No need to back up TA if you just want to root.
Read the several guides on how to downgrade and root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440565
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439328
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2505796
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Please PM me if you need any assistance

gregbradley said:
Please PM me if you need any assistance
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nah what you posted was enough.
I'm doing just fine now. Its just that you guys use to "skip" some noobish step/description and something goes wrong. This is normal after a while working/talking/using those sw/fw/apk all the time
ex: To install the dual recovery by @krabappel2548
I got the install prompt doing nothing, not even an error or message. Why? Because no1 told in the instructions to unplug my device before installing it. hahaha
But my Z1 is already pimped right now loaded of themes and tweaks as I wanted

gregbradley said:
Please PM me if you need any assistance
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Can I PM you if I need assistance when I will try to root mine?

eclyptos said:
Can I PM you if I need assistance when I will try to root mine?
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Anyone is free to PM me whenever they want.

[Q] [Xperia Z1] [C6903] Rooting capability on 14.2.A.0.290

Anyone know or got a working root method for this device?
I have tried RootDashi and KingoRoot (the latest) and the root failed.
Is there any other working method, like downgrade or deodexed?

Nepturion said:
Anyone know or got a working root method for this device?
I have tried RootDashi and KingoRoot (the latest) and the root failed.
Is there any other working metod, like downgrade or deodexed?
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Until now, even if you unlock bootloader and flash su with a recovery isn't working.
Remount /system isn't working i'm getting permission denied. I asked some devs for help, I'm expecting an update on that in the next days.

RHBH said:
Until now, even if you unlock bootloader and flash su with a recovery isn't working.
Remount /system isn't working i'm getting permission denied. I asked some devs for help, I'm expecting an update on that in the next days.
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+1

Possible solution to root
I have a crazy idea about rooting this new 290 firmware.
And please guys, correct me if it's a known fact that this is wrong.
1.- Don't unlock bootloader.
2.- Flash ONLY baseband and kernel for 534.
3.- root with kingo or whatever worked for us back then.
4.- reflash 290 baseband and kernel.
We used to do something like this when the HTC One X had problems to root new firmwares, and it worked.
Think this might be an option?
I can try it, but only after next Monday. See, I'm traveling out of the country tomorrow, and wouldn't want to be left without my Z1 for the trip.
Any tips?

vette95 said:
I have a crazy idea about rooting this new 290 firmware.
And please guys, correct me if it's a known fact that this is wrong.
1.- Don't unlock bootloader.
2.- Flash ONLY baseband and kernel for 534.
3.- root with kingo or whatever worked for us back then.
4.- reflash 290 baseband and kernel.
We used to do something like this when the HTC One X had problems to root new firmwares, and it worked.
Think this might be an option?
I can try it, but only after next Monday. See, I'm traveling out of the country tomorrow, and wouldn't want to be left without my Z1 for the trip.
Any tips?
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Could work (no need to flash baseband though, as it's only temporary). But we're back to the problem with remounting / etc, this is due to the new SELinux policies introduced in 4.3.

Think its the first time since X10 that i really missed root from a major update
Damn i cant wait... been trying alot of stuff with no success.. Cant even reroll to .518 - root then CWM and OTA to .257... So im stuck with the latest version with no root
I hope the Devs would give a quick solution to go around the 4.3 version..

Nepturion said:
I hope the Devs would give a quick solution to go around the 4.3 version..
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No doubt here.

There are kernels available for recovery in UB already I'm running 4.3 rooted with UB as we speak
Sent from my SGP311 using XDA Premium HD app

andymg350 said:
There are kernels available for recovery in UB already I'm running 4.3 rooted with UB as we speak
Sent from my SGP311 using XDA Premium HD app
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Im not gonna unlock the device as of yet, perhaps when 4.4 comes and i feel alot safer to do it

I thought Android was supposed to be easy to root. Sony are really playing hardball with this, we shouldn't have to find bugs and loopholes to Root our devices anymore, else this is no better than Apple or Windows Phones :/

[Q] Problem with flash 4.4 Kk NUT method

Hello,
I have a Problem, i want root To Kk 4.4.2 in 14.3.A.0.757,
I have downgraded To .534 / rooted with vroot And installed superSU after / installed from win7 The Last dual recovery / flash from dual recovery The .757 / Not reboot But Power off / flash The .757 tft / reboot.
What is wrong? I don't have root and recovery The same, it's all returns To normal stock rom..
Thanks at all for help me!

Wolter91 said:
What is wrong? I don't have root and recovery The same, it's all returns To normal stock rom..
Thanks at all for help me!
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How do you know? KK 4.4 is stock but just Rooted + Recovery.
1- Reboot your phone and when the Green Led appear Hold Volume Down to enter in TWRP.
2- Test if you have Root. Download ES3 Root Explorer, grant it by SuperSU, Mount System to R/W, make a file in system folder.
Did you do that?

Wolter91 said:
Hello,
I have a Problem, i want root To Kk 4.4.2 in 14.3.A.0.757,
I have downgraded To .534 / rooted with vroot And installed superSU after / installed from win7 The Last dual recovery / flash from dual recovery The .757 / Not reboot But Power off / flash The .757 tft / reboot.
What is wrong? I don't have root and recovery The same, it's all returns To normal stock rom..
Thanks at all for help me!
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Stop this NOW! vroot is not a safe method to root, that sends your imei number to people in China never use that.
Also the [NUT] method ALREADY include root with XZDualRecovery stop wasting your time by rooting with another method that's useless.
That makes me nut that people came here and ask help when they only follow step they want instead the full process, no no and no!
So follow the FULL process and you won't have any problem.

It's ok
eclyptos said:
How do you know? KK 4.4 is stock but just Rooted + Recovery.
1- Reboot your phone and when the Green Led appear Hold Volume Down to enter in TWRP.
2- Test if you have Root. Download ES3 Root Explorer, grant it by SuperSU, Mount System to R/W, make a file in system folder.
Did you do that?
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Sorry, i have verify and it's ok! I have installed from play store superSU and he work!
The recovery going only in tap down button, the up button don't work..
I need another little help, sorry for the off but you know how to control gamma without doomkernel?
And there is a method to move app from system to my sd card? when i was another phone i used App2sd but with xperia the emulation of all memory stops me..
Thank you again Eclyptos and the other to explain me how to solve this problems..

Don't know another
QualQuek said:
Stop this NOW! vroot is not a safe method to root, that sends your imei number to people in China never use that.
Also the [NUT] method ALREADY include root with XZDualRecovery stop wasting your time by rooting with another method that's useless.
That makes me nut that people came here and ask help when they only follow step they want instead the full process, no no and no!
So follow the FULL process and you won't have any problem.
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Sorry, but i don't know another method..
I have tried 360 root and kingo and don't work, they told me to downgrade / root with 360,vroot,other / install dual recovery,
i have following the other of i think they know more than me on Sony Xperia z1 phone, i'm new and n00b with Z1!
When i have downgraded, i have lost my imei temporarily..
Thank you anyway!

Wolter91 said:
The recovery going only in tap down button, the up button don't work..
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So you can Enter in TWRP Recovery? That mean something is working. Install NDR Utils by NUT and check again.
Wolter91 said:
I need another little help, sorry for the off but you know how to control gamma without doomkernel?
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Impossible. You need Doom Kernel and Pimp my Z1 app.
Wolter91 said:
And there is a method to move app from system to my sd card? when i was another phone i used App2sd but with xperia the emulation of all memory stops me..
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I was using App2sd script too but the things on Z1 are more complicated, thanx Google, so at the moment the only efficient method is to use Folder Mount.
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Wolter91 said:
Sorry, but i don't know another method..
I have tried 360 root and kingo and don't work, they told me to downgrade / root with 360,vroot,other / install dual recovery,
i have following the other of i think they know more than me on Sony Xperia z1 phone, i'm new and n00b with Z1!
When i have downgraded, i have lost my imei temporarily..
Thank you anyway!
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As I said, nowhere is told that XZDualRecovery Root your phone and you did right, like many instructions saying. That the recovery grant Root I hear first time yestarday from QualQuek and gregbradley, just don't understand why every instruction say to root with different method if that is the quickest way. BTW, best method to Root, exept DualRecovery, the .534 FW is Bin4ry Method. Also IMEI lost was reported many times, but good you are fine, next time you know what you have to do, it's time learning.

eclyptos said:
As I said, nowhere is told that XZDualRecovery Root your phone and you did right, like many instructions saying. That the recovery grant Root I hear first time yestarday from QualQuek and gregbradley, just don't understand why every instruction say to root with different method if that is the quickest way. BTW, best method to Root, exept DualRecovery, the .534 FW is Bin4ry Method. Also IMEI lost was reported many times, but good you are fine, next time you know what you have to do, it's time learning.
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Again you're wrong.
As explained in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
[NUT] said:
Installation of XZDualRecovery on UNROOTED devices
The installer package uses rootkitXperia by キューブキューブ @ cubeundcube, it will be able to gain root on the following devices with the following ROM versions
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So according to the list, flashing 534fw is supported for the root so that will root the phone.
If you follow exactly [NUT]'s method you'll have the latest fw rooted.
You'll never lost your IMEI by following the [NUT]'s method for the simply reason that you start by flashing a full stock 534fw, that's the way to recover the lost IMEI as well or using SUS if the flashing didn't work.

QualQuek said:
Again you're wrong.
As explained in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606.
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Darling, it is not the main method to Root the phone, I am almost 6 months here try understanding the best way to do it, as it was my intentions, and was never, i mean NEVER, recommended to Root with recovery, but with Bin4ry. Yes, recovery grant root, but this not make my sentence WRONG.

eclyptos said:
Darling, it is not the main method to Root the phone, I am almost 6 months here try understanding the best way to do it, as it was my intentions, and was never, i mean NEVER, recommended to Root with recovery, but with Bin4ry. Yes, recovery grant root, but this not make my sentence WRONG.
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It make it wrong, you said
eclyptos said:
As I said, nowhere is told that XZDualRecovery Root your phone and you did right
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You were wrong, don't try to argue, deal with it.

QualQuek said:
It make it wrong, you said "As I said, nowhere is told that XZDualRecovery Root your phone" You were wrong, don't try to argue, deal with it.
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Ohh...my bad....you are the winner. Happy? Still not the method but an OPTION.

eclyptos said:
Ohh...my bad....you are the winner. Happy? Still not the method but an OPTION.
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Grow up please, i'm not here to debate with you about what is the best method/option for rooting the phone, you said a wrong thing i've corrected it so don't react like a kid.
Also when you follow exactly the [NUT]'s method the root is included and it's the safe way to root your phone. I don't focus on my personal opinion, i focus on the best option, the [NUT]'s method is the best option.

QualQuek said:
Grow up please, i'm not here to debate with you about what is the best method/option for rooting the phone, you said a wrong thing i've corrected it so don't react like a kid.
Also when you follow exactly the [NUT]'s method the root is included and it's the safe way to root your phone. I don't focus on my personal opinion, i focus on the best option, the [NUT]'s method is the best option.
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You know the funny thing, Contributors, Developers recommended to me to root with Bin4ry and never mentioned about that, funny..huh? ..and here you come.

eclyptos said:
You know the funny thing, Contributors, Developers recommended to me to root with Bin4ry and never mentioned about that, funny..huh? ..and here you come.
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Probably because I used to recommend Bin4rys method until [NUT] implemented this into his Dual Recovery script.
Now I recommend doing it by dual recovery because using bin4rys method is obsolete now and is an extra step that is not needed.
@eclyptos, there is no two ways about it, advising rooting by bin4ry then installing dual recovery is overkill and not needed, again, its all about learning what these individual processes do to your phone and not what the end product is...
You could recommend leaving it on charge for 24 hours before each step to make sure its at least 50% charged. It does not mean its a wrong instruction, just that's its not needed.

Ok,Ok.