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[Q] How Can I Root a Telus Milestone On Mac?

I am on Mac and not many of the Motorola drivers are supported? Is there already a thread on this? Thanks in advance

Drivers aren't needed, Mac comes with them already. Download one-click root from the market or whatever, or get a PC. The .sbf method won't work, as you need RSD Lite which is Windows only.
I highly suggest the one-click method to just save yourself the headache.

Typical mac user
(No offense meant)

? Me or donny? If you meant me, the drivers are there..once I was rooted, I could shell in without any drivers downloaded or anything.

donnydotter said:
I am on Mac and not many of the Motorola drivers are supported? Is there already a thread on this? Thanks in advance
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1.download this app
http://blog.23corner.com/2010/08/30/universal-androot-1-6-2-beta-5/#more-407
2. copy on our sd card
3. install
4. open and run
5 enjoy

GlitchZero said:
? Me or donny? If you meant me, the drivers are there..once I was rooted, I could shell in without any drivers downloaded or anything.
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Mac users are generally proud of how their "OS doesn't ever need any drivers" =P
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Wasn't trying to be proud, but it's true, drivers are rarely necessary.

chambo622 said:
Mac users are generally proud of how their "OS doesn't ever need any drivers" =P
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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Mac OS is great because its based on FreeBSD. There is a unix app that does the same as RSD Lite, it can be found here
Simply chmod +x and then run ./sbf_flash yourblah.sbf

do what I did... bootcamp your mac, then rooted normally

[Solved] 7.0.A.3.195 Root acces?

Hello all,
I got a Xperia T, with firmware 7.0.A.3.195.
Now i want root acces for it but there isn't exploid for it yet.
Now i can unlock the bootloader but i dont want to becouse of the warranty of the phone.
And love the stock rom.
Is there any change in the future of getting root acces on the stock firmware?
Greetings
(excuse me for the rusty English)

Notopic1 said:
Hello all,
I got a Xperia T, with firmware 7.0.A.3.195.
Now i want root acces for it but there isn't exploid for it yet.
Now i can unlock the bootloader but i dont want to becouse of the warranty of the phone.
And love the stock rom.
Is there any change in the future of getting root acces on the stock firmware?
Greetings
(excuse me for the rusty English)
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Flash a stock generic 303 firmware, found in the all in one thread.
Root using bin4rys method.
Then follow the thread for keeping root on an OTA update,
But first, read the all in ine thread, its the very first thread in this section.

But you can't flash anything with out x recovery and root acces i always thought?
I will read the topic's again.
Thx in advanced

Notopic1 said:
But you can't flash anything with out x recovery and root acces i always thought?
I will read the topic's again.
Thx in advanced
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No,
You can always use flashtool to flash a stock ftf no matter on root status. Read the thread.
There are several threads on how to root 195 firmware.
Root access is not automatic, xperia phones do not come rooted, you have to do it yourself

I know how it al works, with the x10.
Now i have a Xperia T but cant find the drivers.
Flashtool is asking about the drivers, and i did install al of them.
But there is no T drivers.
Isn't there a tutorial or something what i can read about.
02/016/2012 23:16:45 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
02/016/2012 23:16:45 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

Is it possible to root Xperia TX .197 frimware without unlocking bootloader ?

Teshand said:
Is it possible to root Xperia TX .197 frimware without unlocking bootloader ?
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yes, but not directly, there are plenty of guides in the general section.
It basically involves downgrading to 303, rooting and then doing an OTA update to 195.

gregbradley said:
yes, but not directly, there are plenty of guides in the general section.
It basically involves downgrading to 303, rooting and then doing an OTA update to 195.
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Is this from this thread "[HOW TO] KEEP ROOT on 7.0.A.3.195 FW via OTA Update by black97one]" in the general section ?
Thanks and best regards

Teshand said:
Is this from this thread "[HOW TO] KEEP ROOT on 7.0.A.3.195 FW via OTA Update by black97one]" in the general section ?
Thanks and best regards
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yes, that is one way, there are other ways. Read the "Root" section in post 2 of the all in one thread. Link is in my signature

Notopic1 said:
I know how it al works, with the x10.
Now i have a Xperia T but cant find the drivers.
Flashtool is asking about the drivers, and i did install al of them.
But there is no T drivers.
Isn't there a tutorial or something what i can read about.
02/016/2012 23:16:45 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
02/016/2012 23:16:45 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
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I had problems first time around (using Flashtool). I had to install ALL the drivers regardless of device and set my phone into mass storage mode with USB debugging on to get it to work.
If I helped hit thanks!

emuX said:
I had problems first time around (using Flashtool). I had to install ALL the drivers regardless of device and set my phone into mass storage mode with USB debugging on to get it to work.
If I helped hit thanks!
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Install both Flashtoll driver and TX driver was fine for me (done with 0.9.8.0 version).

Something else I've discovered (since I re-flashed stock firmware again today on a different PC) is that the phone drivers often don't initialise in time if using latest Windows OS (Win 7 in my case) since the PC looks online for drivers before trying the installed ones.
Clicking the new hardware wizard icon and skipping the Windows Update drivers check got the phone recognised.
If I helped hit thanks!

Tanks all for the answers.
But i did al you all said but nothing is working.
I did install pc companion again.
Installed al the drivers.
And stil the same error.
03/055/2012 23:55:20 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
03/055/2012 23:55:20 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
I dont get it??
Edit: found the problem.
I did use vol button up.
Bud needed to use vol button down.

[Q] Flashing in Emma and then rooting

Hey guys,
I have been trying to root my Xperia Z (10.3.1.A.2.67) for the past three hours now with no success..
I followed this guide: www android gs/root-xperia-z-stock-10-3-1-a-0-2442-67-firmware/ and am now stuck at step 3 of the actual rooting (not the preparation). I cannot seem to find how I can flash the custom kernel to my phone using Emma.
I have googled around for a while and found that I can add services to Emma using the tools menu, too bad I don't have one: prntscr com/23psmy
I would love to root my phone or at least get my own kernel thingy back D:

cascer1 said:
Hey guys,
I have been trying to root my Xperia Z (10.3.1.A.2.67) for the past three hours now with no success..
I followed this guide: www android gs/root-xperia-z-stock-10-3-1-a-0-2442-67-firmware/ and am now stuck at step 3 of the actual rooting (not the preparation). I cannot seem to find how I can flash the custom kernel to my phone using Emma.
I have googled around for a while and found that I can add services to Emma using the tools menu, too bad I don't have one: prntscr com/23psmy
I would love to root my phone or at least get my own kernel thingy back D:
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Use flashtool Here is the link. Follow this thread to root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472

rockstar-z said:
Use flashtool Here is the link. Follow this thread to root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
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This flash tool doesn't seem to work on Windows 8? I already tried compatibility mode for Win7 and XP: http://prntscr.com/23pwfw

cascer1 said:
This flash tool doesn't seem to work on Windows 8? I already tried compatibility mode for Win7 and XP: http://prntscr.com/23pwfw
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See the part 2 of this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614 there are steps to install the drivers in windows 8
and follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405 to root

rockstar-z said:
See the part 2 of this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614 there are steps to install the drivers in windows 8
and follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405 to root
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I can't find the solution to my problem in there, I cannot run flashtool for some reason.

rockstar-z said:
See the part 2 of this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614 there are steps to install the drivers in windows 8
and follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405 to root
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It seems that flashtool is a 16 bit programme, and windows 8 x64 does not support anything below 32 bit D:

Of course Flashtool work on W8.

DrKrFfXx said:
Of course Flashtool work on W8.
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Please tell me how, because I've been trying everything I can think of (compatibility mode, run as admin..) but it keeps giving me the same error "This app can't run on your PC"!
I've been trying for a total of five hours now and it's starting to piss me off... Need to go soon and don't want to walk around with a resetted and unrooted phone all day tomorrow :\

cascer1 said:
Please tell me how, because I've been trying everything I can think of (compatibility mode, run as admin..) but it keeps giving me the same error "This app can't run on your PC"!
I've been trying for a total of five hours now and it's starting to piss me off... Need to go soon and don't want to walk around with a resetted and unrooted phone all day tomorrow :\
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Do you have Java Runtime Enviroment installed?

DrKrFfXx said:
Do you have Java Runtime Enviroment installed?
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Yup, and I've never even had this error before: http://prntscr.com/23qkdm

You downloaded Flashtools from here, right?
http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
One thing to consider is that Emma Flashtool is NOT Flashtools.
You CANNOT flash custom kernels from Emma.

DrKrFfXx said:
You downloaded Flashtools from here, right?
http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
One thing to consider is that Emma Flashtool is NOT Flashtools.
You CANNOT flash custom kernels from Emma.
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I have, and it does NOT work, tried every windows version in there, not a single one worked. Tried restarting, safe mode, compatibility mode, admin mode and restarting again. It's been way too long now and I'm just giving up. This went so much easier with my S3...
I'll try again tomorrow if I feel like it but if I have to go through all this freaking trouble I don't think it'll be worth it..

Can anyone please help my with this? Because I don't want to have a reset phone that hasn't even been rooted..

Download it again and check the MD5 of the file you downloaded. As a quick check, the file should be around 112MB.
Something is definitely wrong, as there are many people using Flashtool on Windows 8 without issues and it is definitely not a 16 bit application (32 and 64 bit executables are installed).
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

kingvortex said:
Download it again and check the MD5 of the file you downloaded. As a quick check, the file should be around 112MB.
Something is definitely wrong, as there are many people using Flashtool on Windows 8 without issues and it is definitely not a 16 bit application (32 and 64 bit executables are installed).
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Alright I got it to work now. However, I get the following error when trying to flash another kernel:
13/016/2013 21:16:11 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
13/016/2013 21:16:11 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
13/016/2013 21:16:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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I enabled debugging and unknown sources and held my flash button (volume down) while plugging in my phone again. (Also tried volume up) Neither one worked.
The only thing that changed is that my wifi won't enable anymore.

This is my log: http://pastebin.com/huG9cP41
That might be useful

cascer1 said:
This is my log: http://pastebin.com/huG9cP41
That might be useful
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Can't see any errors. Looks like a clean kernel flash.
What's exactly the error? You lacking wifi? Are you using a custom kernel like DooMLord's?
For wifi to work on Doom's kernel you have to flash the kernel.zip from recovery.

cascer1 said:
This is my log: http://pastebin.com/huG9cP41
That might be useful
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I also don't see any errors. Don't worry about wifi not working. You should only be running with the old kernel long enough to root, so it doesn't matter.
Root using DooMLoRD's script, flash your original kernel back and you're done.

kingvortex said:
I also don't see any errors. Don't worry about wifi not working. You should only be running with the old kernel long enough to root, so it doesn't matter.
Root using DooMLoRD's script, flash your original kernel back and you're done.
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I know it should work, but my phone (settings -> about phone) still shows the old version ..

Have you actually tried to root? I never even checked in About phone after flashing the kernel. I just booted the phone and rooted it.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

[Q] Rooting 10.3.1.A.2.74

Hello
Does anyone have a tutorial or a link which explains how to root the xperia Z 10.3.1.A.2.74? I've searched the whole Xperia Z forum and I couldn't find clear results. I know there's a tool but that one is for 10.3.1.A.0.244/2.67.

NinosM1 said:
Hello
Does anyone have a tutorial or a link which explains how to root the xperia Z 10.3.1.A.2.74? I've searched the whole Xperia Z forum and I couldn't find clear results. I know there's a tool but that one is for 10.3.1.A.0.244/2.67.
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Try Here , Surely it will Working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538481

" Kingoroot....This has been removed before because of suspicious activity!"
No thanks.
Anyone else who could help me with this?
109 views and not one person who can reply? cmon people

Pretty sure its the same process as for the 67 firmware. Check out the instructions on one of the custom roms thats 74 based (eg existenz) the first section of the directions (aka flash base firmware, flash known working rootable kernel, root, then flash back the kernel from the first firmware or the one provided by the rom developer is essentially just directions to root your phone and install recovery prior to actually installing their rom.

I tried that but i keep getting installing failed when i want to install the drivers for xperia z using the flashtool

NinosM1 said:
I tried that but i keep getting installing failed when i want to install the drivers for xperia z using the flashtool
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Just to check - you extract flashtool to c:/flashtool. Then install the adb drivers from c:/flashtool/drivers, then choose the model phone from the list, you can install drivers for as many phones as you want there. Make sure you have admin priveleges in windows, or right click-run as admin. Also make sure your windows system folder isnt set to read only. If you are using windows 8 check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095087 or similar threads, the drivers may either not install, or seem to but wont see your phone.

aethervagrant said:
Just to check - you extract flashtool to c:/flashtool. Then install the adb drivers from c:/flashtool/drivers, then choose the model phone from the list, you can install drivers for as many phones as you want there. Make sure you have admin priveleges in windows, or right click-run as admin. Also make sure your windows system folder isnt set to read only. If you are using windows 8 check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095087 or similar threads, the drivers may either not install, or seem to but wont see your phone.
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yes im using win 8.1 ill check out the link you gave me thanks

Can not update to Pie via Flashtool nor Newflasher

Hello, i just bought XZ1C and i can't update it due to a common error. In flashtool i get 15/001/2018 19:01:49 - ERROR - No flash script found. Flash script is mandatory. I found out that there is a file that needs to be renamed in C:\Users\username\.flashTool\a folder i dont have\ but all i have is .flashTool folder and a file in it called config.properties. Newflasher on the other hand gives an error which i can't remeber exactly. Already tried reinstalling flashtool. Do have an idea what's going on? I'm a Windows 10 64bit user.

I used Newflasher, so I'll talk about that.
I have Win10 64bit and all went smoothly.
Just be sure to have the right drivers (I dowloaded them via Newflasher, installed them and everything worked fine).

thefelineofaveb said:
I used Newflasher, so I'll talk about that.
I have Win10 64bit and all went smoothly.
Just be sure to have the right drivers (I dowloaded them via Newflasher, installed them and everything worked fine).
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Well, i'm in two minds right now because i just read that if you flash a persist.sin file (witch seems to be a part of ftf file) with Newflasher you loose Attest Key which seems to be very important.

maciek12 said:
Well, i'm in two minds right now because i just read that if you flash a persist.sin file (witch seems to be a part of ftf file) with Newflasher you loose Attest Key which seems to be very important.
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You can ignore persist.sin by deleting "persist_X-FLASH-ALL-42E5.sin" (you have to unpack ftf in order to be able to do that), as explained in the thread "[XZ1c/XZ1/XZp] temp root exploit to backup drm keys implemented" (can't post links).
And, on another note, I don't have Attest Key due to a change of configuration I did a while ago (I didn't know about persist.sin) and it doesn't cause me any problem at all!

thefelineofaveb said:
You can ignore persist.sin by deleting "persist_X-FLASH-ALL-42E5.sin" (you have to unpack ftf in order to be able to do that), as explained in the thread "[XZ1c/XZ1/XZp] temp root exploit to backup drm keys implemented" (can't post links).
And, on another note, I don't have Attest Key due to a change of configuration I did a while ago (I didn't know about persist.sin) and it doesn't cause me any problem at all!
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Alrighty, i just flashed with success. Thanks a lot!

maciek12 said:
Alrighty, i just flashed with success. Thanks a lot!
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You're welcome!

for anyone else seeing this thread and wanting to use flashtool, to get around this error you just need to:
- make sure you're using the latest flashtool, it was updated semi-recently to work for G8441
- modify the script file name in your flashtool device directory from 47.1.fsc to 47.2.fsc.

c_tho said:
for anyone else seeing this thread and wanting to use flashtool, to get around this error you just need to:
- make sure you're using the latest flashtool, it was updated semi-recently to work for G8441
- modify the script file name in your flashtool device directory from 47.1.fsc to 47.2.fsc.
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Hi,bro. I use flashtool on linux. when I restart flashtool, it change G83XX fold every time. so how can I modify the file? I never succeed to flash pie. thank you.