First I'm not noob (look how much posts I have),horewer I found most topics for Xperian Mini so if someone could give links to topics how to unlock bootloader and root.
Thanks,XperianPro.
EDIT:It's my 1111 post!
Here u go Bro .
Unlocked Boot loader : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Root : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
AcreaperJB said:
Here u go Bro .
Unlocked Boot loader : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Root : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
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Already tryed rooting and didnt work and bootloader unlock will try later.
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same here I've developed for galaxy 3 and can't find anything usefull for this phone since its all MINI/PRO/Active
Also did anyone test bootloader unlock on Xperia Live?
How come none of you realised that Mini/MiniPro/Active/Live ARE THE SAME INTERNALLY?
All of these ways to root, unlock bootloaders etc. are almost universal amongst these devices.
If you want to unlock the Bootloader you either do it the Sony Ericsson way by going to their site, Or you do it the Test Point way.
Sony Ericsson way: http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/
Test Point: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Location of the Test Point on the Live:
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I honestly expected more of members with more than a double digit on their post count. You don't need to be a developer to be resourceful :S
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How come none of you realised that Mini/MiniPro/Active/Live ARE THE SAME INTERNALLY?
All of these ways to root, unlock bootloaders etc. are almost universal amongst these devices.
If you want to unlock the Bootloader you either do it the Sony Ericsson way by going to their site, Or you do it the Test Point way.
Sony Ericsson way: http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/
Test Point: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Location of the Test Point on the Live:
I honestly expected more of members with more than a double digit on their post count. You don't need to be a developer to be resourceful :S
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so what you are saying is i can flash a MINI ROM on my Live?
Sure you can. You will most probably end with a fixed landscape though, like i did with my Active when i tried to flash a Mini Pro rom for the lulz.
Most mods and fixes especially between Mini/Active/Live are interchangable. If you check the Themes and Apps subforum you will see that most mods are for all the "mini's", or at least compatible with them.
Plus making a Rom for the Live is pretty easy. Just download dsixda's Kitchen. Unpack the FTF file and retrieve system.sin . Convert it into .img with SIN2IMG ( to be honest that was the biggest pain in the ass, to find a SIN2IMG that wouldn't go fubar on me). And you're done!
If you have been using dsixda's kitchen before its pretty much straightforward. If you want some links just PM me.
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Sure you can. You will most probably end with a fixed landscape though, like i did with my Active when i tried to flash a Mini Pro rom for the lulz.
Most mods and fixes especially between Mini/Active/Live are interchangable. If you check the Themes and Apps subforum you will see that most mods are for all the "mini's", or at least compatible with them.
Plus making a Rom for the Live is pretty easy. Just download dsixda's Kitchen. Unpack the FTF file and retrieve system.sin . Convert it into .img with SIN2IMG ( to be honest that was the biggest pain in the ass, to find a SIN2IMG that wouldn't go fubar on me). And you're done!
If you have been using dsixda's kitchen before its pretty much straightforward. If you want some links just PM me.
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thanks this really helps, i just can't seem to figure out the unlock bootloader, whats with the paperclip thing someone got a video tut or pic i dont get it.
It's no secret that the Live/Mini/Mini pro/Active/Ray had the same chipset but it doesn't hurt to double check since not all of them hv the same Camera/Display. It beats having to not double check and end up bricking ur phone. But Thnx 4 pointing it out bro
All i did was strip a cable on both ends, one long one short. Wrap the long part around a needle, and the short part on the Ground of the phone. ( i think its the middle single metal). Then all you have to do is what you are being told in s1tool. Its pretty easy. I had goosebumps when i first tried it but its a lot easier than it seems.
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Sure you can. You will most probably end with a fixed landscape though, like i did with my Active when i tried to flash a Mini Pro rom for the lulz.
Most mods and fixes especially between Mini/Active/Live are interchangable. If you check the Themes and Apps subforum you will see that most mods are for all the "mini's", or at least compatible with them.
Plus making a Rom for the Live is pretty easy. Just download dsixda's Kitchen. Unpack the FTF file and retrieve system.sin . Convert it into .img with SIN2IMG ( to be honest that was the biggest pain in the ass, to find a SIN2IMG that wouldn't go fubar on me). And you're done!
If you have been using dsixda's kitchen before its pretty much straightforward. If you want some links just PM me.
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Here's a SIN2IMG tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952732
AcreaperJB said:
It's no secret that the Live/Mini/Mini pro/Active/Ray had the same chipset but it doesn't hurt to double check since not all of them hv the same Camera/Display. It beats having to not double check and end up bricking ur phone. But Thnx 4 pointing it out bro
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Well "bro", you wont end up bricking your phone. As long as you have a working Fastboot you're gonna be just fine. Even if you screw up fastboot ( i dont know how that can happen) all you have to do is a rescue on the Flashtool, in order to revert to the locked bootloader and start all over again.
About the SIN2IMG... I have tried over 7 different SIN2IMG.exe's Most of them failed. I couldnt even bother with compiling the sin2img on linux. I have a working one for Windows7 x64, but i need to find it in the mess i have made of my files
This one says it works specifically for xperias.. but haven't tried it yet so i'll try
last thing I'm asking how the hell do i get the sticker off without damaging it? and put it on the right place of course
oh what are the chances that it fails
I recommend the SE website method mostly bcuz you can re-lock the bootloader with this method after unlocking and its much simpler in my opinion
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I recommend the SE website method mostly bcuz you can re-lock the bootloader with this method after unlocking and its much simpler in my opinion
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ok but you need to give your Imei (SE method ) and if its bricked you can't go to service center or am i wrong, how can you relock it btw?
If its Bricked you can Flash with with the SE Flasher tool method ( search if interested )
Here's the link for the Re-lock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
ok i unlocked it now where can i get the stock roms just in case and how do i need to install cyanogenmod?
FXP050 - REQURES SEMC 4.0.2.A.0.42 rom ?
so i need to downgrade?
Flash this with the Flashtool when ready
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343529
And use this for the FXP Rom
http://hotfile.com/dl/132985913/55726f8/Xperia_Live_(WT19i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_UA.ftf.7z.html
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hey guys,
i flashed the imaginary rom for galaxy ace using cw recovery. when device turns on it still asks for network unlock code, the phone was locked to 3 uk, i had imagined flashing new rom woul automatically unlock it. is this not the case??
Definitely not the case. Flashing rom wont network unlock the phone.
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any work arounds?? thanks for speedy response guys.
U need to pay for it. Send it to any phone repair shop and they could do it safely. Many have said that buying unlock codes online wont work for ace, and also the online diy tutorial mostly wont work too. Even if it does works, its too dangerous. One simple mistake and u got an expensive paperweight in your hand.
an0nym0us_ said:
U need to pay for it. Send it to any phone repair shop and they could do it safely. Many have said that buying unlock codes online wont work for ace, and also the online diy tutorial mostly wont work too. Even if it does works, its too dangerous. One simple mistake and u got an expensive paperweight in your hand.
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+1 to that..let those people do it for you so even if anything goes wrong..you have someone to fault..
that sucks, i thought rooting the phone meant total control over it. is this only for samsung phones?? i ask because i rooted a few locked htc phones in the past and they were unlocked after rooting and flashing. thanks this is a real eye opener.
joelsubash said:
that sucks, i thought rooting the phone meant total control over it. is this only for samsung phones?? i ask because i rooted a few locked htc phones in the past and they were unlocked after rooting and flashing. thanks this is a real eye opener.
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No all phones don't get unlocked by rooting. Rooting means you have access to the system files, which means you can then technically unlock but it is a lot safer to go to the shop.
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Interesting to hear about the htc.
But definitely not just samsung, sony too. Rooting doesnt give network unlock. Hell u need to network unlock first before u can unlock bootloader on sony devices
I rooted my mom's EVO 3D..it also got network unlocked in the process
found this post with instructions and successfully unlocked phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335548
cheers mod on XDA
whenever you do a factory reset it re-locks the phone. so keep your unlock code handy
an0nym0us_ said:
U need to pay for it. Send it to any phone repair shop and they could do it safely. Many have said that buying unlock codes online wont work for ace, and also the online diy tutorial mostly wont work too. Even if it does works, its too dangerous. One simple mistake and u got an expensive paperweight in your hand.
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there is a guide on this site somewhere that I used to unlock my ace. I wish I bookmarked it but I didnt, however it wasnt very hard to do, just careful care needed in following the guide step for step. Need to have right tools on pc to follow guide as it uses adb I think.
Also I needed a sim for another network to get the unlock code prompt up so I could actually unlock it, that was easy as I have different network sims here anyway.
ok found it here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17148825#post17148825
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whenever you do a factory reset it re-locks the phone. so keep your unlock code handy
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this isnt true.
King ACE said:
I rooted my mom's EVO 3D..it also got network unlocked in the process
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Wonder why htc phones unlock when rooting. Did you unlock the bootloader as well?
to get the unlock prompt to show up without different simcard, just use this code
#7465625*638*#
before you go into sarcasm-mode and start posting lmgtfy links, I've read this and this, but I need more info.
So, what's to lose by unlocking my bootloader using the official method?
Unlocking with the Test Point didn't work and it's getting on my nerves. Every tutorial I've read, and every video I've watched, all followed step by step, word by word, didn't work for my phone, but that's not relevant now.
Most of the time people say TrackID and Gracenote Music Info services (which I can't use anyways) cease to work without DRM keys, but some members have reported otherwise. I don't use/buy/have DRM'd content so I'm not worried about that.
All in all, it seems I stand to lose nothing, and being able to flash whatever I want seems so damn worth a try.
eagerly waiting for your answers
ur ri8 dude!!!
INDEED THERE IS NOTHING TO LOSE AND UNLOCKING BY OFFICIAL METHOD IS FAR MORE SAFE AND EASY
Hell wid DRM Keys
Thanks for your input, bud :good:
However, due to a very restricted mobile data cap (no DSL/Cable here), I'll have to wait till tomorrow. Not because of the unlock procedure, it's just I don't have any custom ROM worth flashing at the moment, and most of them are 100mb+
Hopefully, more members will drop by and post some thoughts (yeah, thoughts, because there seems to be no end-all-be-all concensus on this).
Well i'll make also oficial one and after month of use still dont missing nothing.
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Try out cm10 with KrSH kernel
Enjoy d benefit of unlocking bootloader
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redij59 said:
Try out cm10 with KrSH kernel
Enjoy d benefit of unlocking bootloader
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This is my only "reliable" phone at the moment and I want it to stay that way, so CM10 remains a no-go until it's stable enough for a daily driver.
BTW, I don't feel like I'm missing anything from JB right now. Quite a bunch of it's new features are merely internet services (which sucks in my area). Don't care that much about Project Butter either 'cause my XMP is smooth enough already
Pixelado said:
before you go into sarcasm-mode and start posting lmgtfy links, I've read this and this, but I need more info.
So, what's to lose by unlocking my bootloader using the official method?
Unlocking with the Test Point didn't work and it's getting on my nerves. Every tutorial I've read, and every video I've watched, all followed step by step, word by word, didn't work for my phone, but that's not relevant now.
Most of the time people say TrackID and Gracenote Music Info services (which I can't use anyways) cease to work without DRM keys, but some members have reported otherwise. I don't use/buy/have DRM'd content so I'm not worried about that.
All in all, it seems I stand to lose nothing, and being able to flash whatever I want seems so damn worth a try.
eagerly waiting for your answers
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I believe there's at least a slight change of retaining your warranty if you unlock it via TP method, since you can relock it while still having DRM keys intact, where unlocking with official method, you leave significantly bigger footprint (SE site + no DRM keys), and there's no way Sony will cover any hardware damage to your phone afterwards.
And about TrackID, i never used it, and I consider it nothing more than a bloatware
Nothing but this
Hi budd
1st :: DRM and S*** like that I guess can be replaced with SoundHound or Shazam
2nd :: As for Warranty ,hmm ,I unlocked my XMP 30 minutes after I bought it:laugh: ,Warranty is only for software or Factory building Mistakes ,it does't cover any hardware damage if it's done by you (I don't know if this is the situation in your country),so no need to it(as you're gonna pay to have it fixed if it got broken) ,every software problem is fixable be flashing a stock .ftf
3rd :: The only concern is This
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But I think FlashTool Is more than Enough ,It can do the same functions as PC Companion and SUS ,and even have a lot more than that ,(+ a Log):good:
4th :: on the long term ,UnLocked Bootloader gives you a lot of Flexibility
Like U don't have to root after Flashing Stocks ,just flashing Kernels will do ,custom Kernels ,CWM ..... etc etc:victory:
Try Real ICS r5.2 with KrSH Kernel 3.0
Or Stock .431 firmware with MESA 1.6
These are great Mix I think:highfive:
Or you can Flash FXP-132
Happy UnLocking & Flashing
Now you can use trackID without any DRM on your phone. I agree with Un.Knowen trackID is garbage it could barely recognize my songs.
For my part I suggest real ICS lite r2 + KrSH Kernel V2! For stability and battery life
voyé dépi on ti SK17i!!
Pixelado said:
Unlocking with the Test Point didn't work and it's getting on my nerves. Every tutorial I've read, and every video I've watched, all followed step by step, word by word, didn't work for my phone, but that's not relevant now.
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I just last week used the test point method to unlock the bl of my Mini (ST15i). I was having a ton of issues and totally unable to go through with it using the tool under Windows 7 but when i booted into Windows XP, was able to accomplish it in the first go, so that's a consideration as well. I'd still recommend you give it one more shot but only for the following reason, not the DRM keys
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rahimali said:
I just last week used the test point method to unlock the bl of my Mini (ST15i). I was having a ton of issues and totally unable to go through with it using the tool under Windows 7 but when i booted into Windows XP, was able to accomplish it in the first go, so that's a consideration as well. I'd still recommend you give it one more shot but only for the following reason, not the DRM keys
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No matter what tho, flashtool always saves the day so really, no point. I mean one more go sure but if you run into problems then meh who cares more on to the official method.
Un.Knowen said:
Hi budd
2nd :: As for Warranty ,hmm ,I unlocked my XMP 30 minutes after I bought it:laugh: ,Warranty is only for software or Factory building Mistakes ,it does't cover any hardware damage if it's done by you (I don't know if this is the situation in your country),so no need to it(as you're gonna pay to have it fixed if it got broken) ,every software problem is fixable be flashing a stock .ftf
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I disagree, i had hardware damage, got it repaired free of charge thanks to warranty.
Un.Knowen said:
Try Real ICS r5.2 with KrSH Kernel 3.0
Or Stock .431 firmware with MESA 1.6
These are great Mix I think:highfive:
Or you can Flash FXP-132
Happy UnLocking & Flashing
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Real ICS is basically stock rom with mods installed... I have already almost all of those mods installed on my stock rom Also, i believe you can install RealICS on device with locked bootloader.
Only reason i would ever consider unlocking bootloader would be to put better kernel (better: i would expect at least 20% performance boost, and longer battery life), or perhaps some bug-free version of JB
Keeping a locked bootloader just for the sake of using OTAs and official updates is just silly IMO. It's not like Sony delivers updates faster than this community does, right?
Well, screw DRM, I'll do it tonight
I used test point method with omnius during free easter holiday promotion.
Managed to do it myself. Don't be confused with no indication or visible sign that test point is pressed. Just connect dot and sim card holder, remove connection, plug phone and send unlock by program. (from my memory). That's it. Yes and drivers.
Now I'm free (unlocked bootloader) and DRM still there. Best combination.
You loose repair with pc companion or updater also.
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loCe45 said:
I disagree, i had hardware damage, got it repaired free of charge thanks to warranty.
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Well ,I was saying if your warranty is SoftWare Only (like me) ,then FlashTool Is all you need ,If it was Hardware (Not just Factory Mistakes) then it's worthy thinking about
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vr5411 said:
You loose repair with pc companion or updater also.
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No You Don't if you used Test.Point Method ,See the Picture I Attached Above
I took it from official sony blog
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Pixelado said:
It's not like Sony delivers updates faster than this community does, right?
Well, screw DRM, I'll do it tonight
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That Is the sweet of Android ,that It have a community Like this:good:
ViVa XDA:highfive:
any way ,try the Test.Point Method ,Make sure you Installed every Driver
PS : some times it just doesn't work ,shows error in s1tool
when that happens use another computer (Friend ,Relatives ,etc)or format yours
you need a system that doesn't have a previous installation of any sonys progs or s1tool
I think It's a Complicated Drivers Mix issue ,It faced this issue twice ,but any way I formated the system part of my Laptop and that solved the problem (FormatAholic + FlashAholic)
Oh ,See those Yummies :
Lasan Mods||Walkman Player||NXT apps||NXT For MDPI||Xperia S Fonts||Xperia S Home Launcher||Beats.By.Dre and sound Impovment
ps ;If you want to flash them all and got bootloop ,PM me (I figured how to do'em all)
Thank Every Contributor for their contributions:good:
By the Way ,Thanks For The Links in your signature Pixelado
Well, I'm free now
Running Rage kernel v3.2. I don't think I'll go full-force with custom ROMs though.
Pixelado said:
Well, I'm free now
Running Rage kernel v3.2. I don't think I'll go full-force with custom ROMs though.
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Congratulations Mate
Good for you
thanks.
BTW I already have most of the mods you listed (or at least some similar alternatives), but I feel like I could use a new dialing screen
What if I unlock my bootloader with sony and for some reason I need the warranty, then I relock bootloader. What will happen if I send it to the store?
amnher said:
What if I unlock my bootloader with sony and for some reason I need the warranty, then I relock bootloader. What will happen if I send it to the store?
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The store will repair it under warranty...
And after relocking the bootloader... Your warranty will be back
Hi guys,
What is the best way to root this beautiful device? Currently my Z Ultra is using stock rom, I'm happy with it but I want to root so I can add on a few things like App 2 SD, titanium backup etc with the possibility of maybe adding on a ROM once development kicks off for Sony Z Ultra Roms.
When I had my Note 2, I backed up the EFS with the rooting tool as I was told this was where all my IMEI and serial were housed in case the device got bricked - Therefore, I want to find out what the same kind of thing with the Z ultra is. I've heard that you should back up the TA partition but that's for the Bravia engine keys if I'm not mistaken? Will that also backup the IMEI and any other important bits of info like the serial?
Long story short, I want to know what the safest way to root is please and how I can backup all the neccessary things so that if God forbid my device does get bricked etc, I can go back and still have a fully functional device.
Thanks all
HamzaB
well..there is no need to write another four pages long explanation and guide. Everything you need to know is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446502
And some more good reading
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428590
And please scroll through the forum and read the other threads
It's safe. Use vRoot, and it'll be over after 10 seconds. It's also almost impossible to hard brick it unless you throw it into a volcano or something. You might soft brick it, like I did last week, but it's simple to get it up and running again.
One question though. Are you currently running firmware version 532 or 257?
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LordManhattan said:
It's safe. Use vRoot, and it'll be over after 10 seconds. It's also almost impossible to hard brick it unless you throw it into a volcano or something. You might soft brick it, like I did last week, but it's simple to get it up and running again.
One question though. Are you currently running firmware version 532 or 257?
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..lol yeah I forgot to mention the 257 firmware :silly: hmm I haven't bricked mine yet but its good to know flashtool will recover the phone from almost about anything
LordManhattan said:
It's safe. Use vRoot, and it'll be over after 10 seconds. It's also almost impossible to hard brick it unless you throw it into a volcano or something. You might soft brick it, like I did last week, but it's simple to get it up and running again.
One question though. Are you currently running firmware version 532 or 257?
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Since this thread has already been stared...i am on a c6806 with the i think 257 update ....can i use vroot as well ?
SÜPERUSER said:
..lol yeah I forgot to mention the 257 firmware :silly: hmm I haven't bricked mine yet but its good to know flashtool will recover the phone from almost about anything
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That is, everything except for volcano drops. Or can it? To the lab! Hawaii!
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trooper1414 said:
Since this thread has already been stared...i am on a c6806 with the i think 257 update ....can i use vroot as well ?
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From everything that I have read on this forum, VRoot does NOT appear to work with .257.
The only way to root .257 at the moment seems to be to revert to .532, root it, and then use a root-keeper while you do an OTA upgrade to .257.
that's correct, and you can revert your firmware without unlocking your bootloader, which doesn't void your warranty too. yay to sony
I promise you it's easier than you think.
It's also very easy to recover your phone. I got a couple bootloops and then I did something so my navbar disappeared.
I just re-flashed .352 -> 257 and that was that.
I love how easy it is.
LordManhattan said:
It's safe. Use vRoot, and it'll be over after 10 seconds. It's also almost impossible to hard brick it unless you throw it into a volcano or something. You might soft brick it, like I did last week, but it's simple to get it up and running again.
One question though. Are you currently running firmware version 532 or 257?
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one sec Vroot is working again ?
avetny said:
one sec Vroot is working again ?
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Not for 257, pretty sure he meant for 352?
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Not for 257, pretty sure he meant for 352?
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got it. Thanks
SÜPERUSER said:
well..there is no need to write another four pages long explanation and guide. Everything you need to know is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446502
And some more good reading
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428590
And please scroll through the forum and read the other threads
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Thank you for your reply and everyone else who replied.
I will follow the vroot method as someone mentioned on this thread, however, I've read to backup TA partition to backup DRM Bravia keys or something, however, how can I backup things like IMEI/Serial etc (things that were kept on EFS on Note devices)
Thanks
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Ah, wow. Thanks for that. Literally an hour away from rooting.
What other methods can i use?
EDIT: What is the difference between unlocking and locking bootloader?
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Ah, wow. Thanks for that. Literally an hour away from rooting.
What other methods can i use?
EDIT: What is the difference between unlocking and locking bootloader?
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I'm not sure. I think there was an alternative, albeit much longer and complicated rooting guide back on 475 or something (that should still work on 532?). The rooting scene ain't pretty from now on. We don't have any other "one click root" solutions at the moment, so we're properly f*****, unless you want to give the vRoot people your information, like a lot of us have already done
The difference between unlocked bootloader and locked bootloader is that the unlocked bootloader is unlocked. Just kidding. I literally just unlocked my bootloader, and it allows me to install Recovery and flash custom ROMs like CM, PAC-ROM, PA etc. You'll lose X-Reality though, so you might want to think about it before you do it, but it's revertible (i.e you can lock it again) and get X-Reality back as long as you've backed up your TA folder!
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I'm not sure. I think there was an alternative, albeit much longer and complicated rooting guide back on 475 or something (that should still work on 532?). The rooting scene ain't pretty from now on. We don't have any other "one click root" solutions at the moment, so we're properly f*****, unless you want to give the vRoot people your information, like a lot of us have already done
The difference between unlocked bootloader and locked bootloader is that the unlocked bootloader is unlocked. Just kidding. I literally just unlocked my bootloader, and it allows me to install Recovery and flash custom ROMs like CM, PAC-ROM, PA etc. You'll lose X-Reality though, so you might want to think about it before you do it, but it's revertible (i.e you can lock it again) and get X-Reality back as long as you've backed up your TA folder!
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Ah so you have to unlock boot loader for pretty much anything.
I'm not really interested in installing custom ROMs, I think Sony have actually done quite a good job, I only installed custom roms on my note because samsung was so bloated.
Do I have to unlock bootloader if all I want to do is add a few things like awesome beats, titanium backup pro etc? I don't want to install a ROM.
Hopefully someone somewhere comes up with a new rooting method soonish. Would even donate.
EDIT: In theory then, can I unlock the boot loader, install a custom rom, then relock it so I get x reality back etc?
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Ah so you have to unlock boot loader for pretty much anything.
I'm not really interested in installing custom ROMs, I think Sony have actually done quite a good job, I only installed custom roms on my note because samsung was so bloated.
Do I have to unlock bootloader if all I want to do is add a few things like awesome beats, titanium backup pro etc? I don't want to install a ROM.
Hopefully someone somewhere comes up with a new rooting method soonish. Would even donate.
EDIT: In theory then, can I unlock the boot loader, install a custom rom, then relock it so I get x reality back etc?
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You don't have to unlock the bootloader if you just want to root and install Titanium etc. You only need to unlock it if you want to flash a custom ROM. People are trying to find a root exploit in 257, but it looks like it's really hard to do, so we just have to wait.
And that won't work. You need to have Recovery installed to flash custom ROMs, and Recovery requires root.
What is the proper way to know if a ROM will work with stock Kernel or LB ? I want to try out many of these roms but due to lack of information in the threads I find my self stock on only 2 different ones to choose from ...
Is there a list somewhere of Z2 Locked Bootloader ROMs would save me hours of questioning ... /?
Thanks to anyone who can send me in the right direction...
Here's one I want to try Liquid Smooth... Any info on the kernel here ?... what about indication of LB or UB / no ? So now what
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XDAevDB Information
LiquidSmooth, ROM for the Sony Xperia Z2
Contributors
david makarove
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: LiquidSmooth
Version Information
Status: Nightly
Created 2014-08-23
Last Updated 2014-09-10
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Should we just be guessing away at this ?
futiless said:
What is the proper way to know if a ROM will work with stock Kernel or LB ? I want to try out many of these roms but due to lack of information in the threads I find my self stock on only 2 different ones to choose from ...
Is there a list somewhere of Z2 Locked Bootloader ROMs would save me hours of questioning ... /?
Thanks to anyone who can send me in the right direction...
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If its not stock based it wont work
Stock based > romaur, Envi-Rom, Existenz
Non stock based> cm11, aosp, pa, pac
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If its not stock based it wont work
Stock based > romaur, Envi-Rom, Existenz
Non stock based> cm11, aosp, pa, pac
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Thinking of trying yours actually been glancing over it a bit
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Thinking of trying yours actually been glancing over it a bit
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Try some out, see what you like
If you like stock rom with faster response and better battery then thats my rom
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Try some out, see what you like
If you like stock rom with faster response and better battery then thats my rom
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Right but for the record there are just 3 correct ? OR is there another... that part has me, I gotta dig threw these other flashy roms and that gets me sad when I see no updates ... I am excited to try yours the other 2 were a little better than OK... just wanted to try some of these others (miss my CM based roms ... But what can I do right ..
Some of the others seem like they might work ... but I don't want to mess up my phone and invest multiple hours getting it back .. .plus I have to have a full internal backup with an LB xperia and that sucks.. kinda kills the use of backup / restore... if you can grasp what I mean by that..
sincerely
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Right but for the record there are just 3 correct ? OR is there another... that part has me, I gotta dig threw these other flashy roms and that gets me sad when I see no updates ... I am excited to try yours the other 2 were a little better than OK... just wanted to try some of these others (miss my CM based roms ... But what can I do right ..
Some of the others seem like they might work ... but I don't want to mess up my phone and invest multiple hours getting it back .. .plus I have to have a full internal backup with an LB xperia and that sucks.. kinda kills the use of backup / restore... if you can grasp what I mean by that..
sincerely
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There are more roms that are stock based, almost all stockbased roms for Z2 are in Development section, there are a couple of non stock based roms in the same section
I recomend backing up your TA and unlocking your bootloader
That way you will have flashing freedom and also if you need your warrenty back you can flash a stock FTF and restore your TA partition
Envious_Data said:
There are more roms that are stock based, almost all stockbased roms for Z2 are in Development section, there are a couple of non stock based roms in the same section
I recomend backing up your TA and unlocking your bootloader
That way you will have flashing freedom and also if you need your warrenty back you can flash a stock FTF and restore your TA partition
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OMG OF COURSE I want that : sadly I have a YES flag on the locked bootloader flag... this is why I cry I wish to have a Unlocked one... Here in Canada it seems everyone has a bootloader locked : YES
how can I fix this ? isn't it perm. only way to fix is to literally sell and buy a phone from some distant land ... hmm
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OMG OF COURSE I want that : sadly I have a YES flag on the locked bootloader flag... this is why I cry I wish to have a Unlocked one... Here in Canada it seems everyone has a bootloader locked : YES
how can I fix this ? isn't it perm. only way to fix is to literally sell and buy a phone from some distant land ... hmm
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For your bootloader to be unlocked your rooting status must say yes or rooting status alowed= yes
If it says no you cant unlock your bootloader
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Best bet is to sell your phone and import one
Also stockbased roms should give info in the xda dev db part on weather they are stockbased or not
I know and thank you greatly for your attention just thought ? or might not be such a bad idea ? that someone with the time ability and care could help us out by making a Sticky thread with the few that actually are available some seem 50/50 and I'm tempted to try but in actual fact that could cost me hours .. Having you point out THE only 3 was a great asset to me believe it or not .. Saves me the regret of reading ? things I can't have ..
Kinda like staring at a Lamborghini . Haha
No thanks again
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The zmax pro has been exploited thanks to a modified dirtycow. Head over to android forums under the zmax pro section and lend a hand.
Soooooo..... Root?
PrincessKristiann said:
Soooooo..... Root?
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Temp root yes but more work needs to be done.
Hey how you where able to get temp root
Kingroot c180 version can temp root for your phone but it appears it only works for builds other than b08
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Kingroot c180 version can temp root for your phone but it appears it only works for builds other than b08
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Doesn't work for B20 either.
Max pro key release and permission
Super noob...so forgive me. I was browsing the system files and found these, (see attachment).
I was wondering if it was possible to run these as a command line in terminal, or via ADB, there in altering the permissions, or a chmod/chown. Also I found a zip with the zte release keys. I can provide the .xml if needed. i.imgur. con /WMisb8T. png sorry new so can't post link
Any news on a zmax pro root?
Hi I'm working on root with some others.
Please wait patiently. Thanks.
Awesome thank you guys! Excited!
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Hi I'm working on root with some others.
Please wait patiently. Thanks.
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Any progress?
Well with *Rom toolbox you could at least get the file manager that shows hidden files. Not sure if that helps I tried giving some files administrative permissions to no avail.
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Any progress?
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Have you tried OEM unlocking in your developer's options unlock boot loader ?
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WeedBking DroidBqueen said:
Have you tried OEM unlocking in your developer's options unlock boot loader ?
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This will factory reset your device b sire u back it up 1st but this should allow custom rom installs and system app removal it should give you all the power of root
There is a huge thread at androidforums with over 3000 posts about trying to root the ZMAX Pro. OEM Unlocking in Developer Options would normally ALLOW bootloader unlocking (wouldn't actually unlock it, but would allow it to be done using the "fastboot oem unlock" command in ADB), but since the ZMAX Pro doesn't have the option to reboot in bootloader mode this command won't work.
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There is a huge thread at androidforums with over 3000 posts about trying to root the ZMAX Pro. OEM Unlocking in Developer Options would normally ALLOW bootloader unlocking (wouldn't actually unlock it, but would allow it to be done using the "fastboot oem unlock" command in ADB), but since the ZMAX Pro doesn't have the option to reboot in bootloader mode this command won't work.
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Yeah I've seen that . From what I've read they're just as stomped as everyone else . This exploit is truly groundbreaking I just hope people don't give up on it yet
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The zmax pro has been exploited thanks to a modified dirtycow. Head over to android forums under the zmax pro section and lend a hand.
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Info bro please
Has anyone checked the log from the recovery ? It looks like it's giving some good info on the phone
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Info bro please
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almost there.... patience...and dont install any system updates your carrier releases, the vulnerabilityvwas patched by google last month and will likely be included in the next update released by the carriers :fingers-crossed:
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almost there.... patience...and dont install any system updates your carrier releases, the vulnerabilityvwas patched by google last month and will likely be included in the next update released by the carriers :fingers-crossed:
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Does that mean it most likely never get root ?? Especially if it's already patched ? Or does that mean that some people won't get it and would be forced to downgrade firmware (if possible) in order to obtain root ?
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Does that mean it most likely never get root ?? Especially if it's already patched ? Or does that mean that some people won't get it and would be forced to downgrade firmware (if possible) in order to obtain root ?
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Ill start by saying the reason root has not been achieved yet is because ZTE put a lot of effort into preventing root most likely due to cobtract terms with the carriers. This phone has been a very tough nut to crack but more progress has been made in the past month than the previous 2 years due to a security vulnerability that has been oatched by google but not yet released by the carriers for this phone. Root was almost here when i last posted but a brick wall has been hit for now. Dont let that alarm you, it is common to hit a brick wall when attempting to hack a device, this is not the first brick wall for this phone but it should be the last. The developer that is working on it is very very good and if anyone can achieve root on this phone it is him and he has a decent sized group of other experienced devs and amateurs assisting him with whatever he needs. I would suggest that you dont update your phone if your carrier releases an update because the next update released by your carrier will very likely include the patch google released. When google releases a patch for a carrier locked phone like this one, the carrier has to include it on an OTA update before it is installed on your phone. MetroPCS versions of this phone as of this date have not been updated to include the new google security patch yet as far as i am aware, however an update could be released any day as google released the patch almost 2 months ago now. Any build that ends in B21 or under has not been patched yet. You can check your build number under Settings->About Phone.
Once root is achieved me and a couple of other devs are standing by to start work on custom roms and we are in direct contact with the guy working on root and as far as i know we will release it all together. So when it happens you will get a one click root and custom recovery method as well as at least 2 custom rom options all at the same time. For the time being, be patient, once the work is done and stable root is achieved it will be posted.