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Hi, I am completely newbie with android but lately i had update my NEO to 2.3.4 and i want to root it without downgrading to 2.3.2 cause as i see from reading several post that it could cause some problems so i hope if there i a step-by-step guide to root my phone (also i want know if i root my phone can i still update to any new official rom update) .. thanks in advance
sasaisinlove said:
Hi, I am completely newbie with android but lately i had update my NEO to 2.3.4 and i want to root it without downgrading to 2.3.2 cause as i see from reading several post that it could cause some problems so i hope if there i a step-by-step guide to root my phone (also i want know if i root my phone can i still update to any new official rom update) .. thanks in advance
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Unlock bootloader and flash "rootxperia zip" via recovery. Its fastest way.
Updates to ok.
Regards!
Taavi
Sent from my MT15i using Tapatalk
Thanks for your help but could you explain mor please cause as i said am completely newbie in this thanks again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17706870&postcount=2
That's how I did it and all good. And really quick amd easy.
If the post makes little sense, read the various threads about Recovery, Bootloader unlocking and Root. It's all here.
LenAsh said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17706870&postcount=2
That's how I did it and all good. And really quick amd easy.
If the post makes little sense, read the various threads about Recovery, Bootloader unlocking and Root. It's all here.
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I followed that and got "cannot download boot.img,device needs to be rooted first". Well,if I was rooted i wouldn't be doing that in the first place!?
You're doing something wrong then
You have unlocked BL?
Unlocking the boot loader is the way forward.
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Thanks for the replays,that was the problem. I thought it was unlocked,but actually wasn't. However I rooted,then installed CM 7 beta-nice,but still not ready for primetime. Now the question is what to do to return to stock rom-just flash it via flashtool? And will the root remain?
Clear/Reset Everything and then go through the procedure again (without re-unlocking BL obviously).
Follow the steps this time...
I suggest you use this ftf (Global 2.3.4) as it works perfectly.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KWNWTH47
Thanks again it worked flawlessly Now,do you know if there is a list or something about which system apps are safe to remove from the stock rom?
centavar said:
Thanks again it worked flawlessly Now,do you know if there is a list or something about which system apps are safe to remove from the stock rom?
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Look arc forum. There is pretty good thread for that.
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thanks for reply, finally i rooted my neo but how to over clock
thanks finally i rooted my neo using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...70&postcount=2 but now when i try to overclock my neo using set cpu it show me max 1024 but i cant exceed this so i want to know if there is any way to over clock to 1.4 or 1.5 thanks again
sasaisinlove said:
thanks finally i rooted my neo using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...70&postcount=2 but now when i try to overclock my neo using set cpu it show me max 1024 but i cant exceed this so i want to know if there is any way to over clock to 1.4 or 1.5 thanks again
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Flash doomlord v8 kernel via fastboot and you can overclock 1,9ghz. Your bootloader must be relocked!!
Regards!
Taavi
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taaviu said:
Flash doomlord v8 kernel via fastboot and you can overclock 1,9ghz. Your bootloader must be relocked!!
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Are there still bugs with the doomlord kernel? I need WiFi absolutely, don't have a data plan...
The DoomKernel is to be avoided for now,as the Wifi and vibration are not working,tried it yesterday. I can live without the vibra,but Wifi is a must.
sdk16420 said:
Are there still bugs with the doomlord kernel? I need WiFi absolutely, don't have a data plan...
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If you are 2.3.4 then YES. theres is a wifi etc bugs.
If you are 2.3.3 all OK.
AND if you already 2.3.4 then dont flash kernel because kernel dont work well...
We still wait new kernel source code relase
Hello everyone,
I finally managed to make rooted kernel for Xperia Go (ST27i).
I just want to mention, that I have unlocked bootloader and I didn't try is this kernel working with locked bootloader.
Requirements:
stock Sony 6.0.B.3.162 FW
unlocked bootloader
working fastboot
How to Flash:
download the rooted_kernel_ST27i.elf (sendspace.com/file/74xilq)
save it in the folder with fastboot binaries (fastboot.exe files)
power down device
start device in fastboot mode (hold volume up and plug cable)
and use the following commands to flash the kernel:
fastboot flash boot rooted_kernel_ST27i.elf
fastboot reboot
After restart, download and install busybox from market, and update superuser...
Update:
Rooted kernel .184 (without recovery )
It's work for me
Flash last firmware 6.0.B.3.184 using Flashtool
Download attach, and flash the kernel:
fastboot flash boot rooted_kernel_184_ST27i.elf
fastboot reboot
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I can't do this without:
DooMLoRD - I used his files from rooted kernel for Xperia P
Championswimmer - for tips and tool (ANDROID KERNEL KITCHEN 0.2.2)
Bin4ry - for tips
So, thanks to them
big thanks man. i will try it. little question: when will be rooted kernel for 6.0.B.3.184 too?
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Great job driversax, many thanks. Too bad I updated to 184 yesterday. I'll either have to wait for a corresponding kernel or I'll have to find out how to downgrade again.
Lebenita said:
Great job driversax, many thanks. Too bad I updated to 184 yesterday. I'll either have to wait for a corresponding kernel or I'll have to find out how to downgrade again.
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Hello! Big thnx to Driversax ! Im using 184 and tried this root and it works no need to downgrade!
I test it and this kernel has big baterry drain!
pajoneer said:
I test it and this kernel has big baterry drain!
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I use this kernel for 3 days, and I don't have problem with battery drain.
But I will check when I get back from vacation (4 days) and also I will try to make new rooted kernel for firmware 184 and maybe recovery
Perkeleman said:
Im using 184 and tried this root and it works no need to downgrade!
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I confirm that you can install it over 184. Two caveats however:
- User data is wiped (I was under the assumption that a kernel flash keeps user data - is this generally not the case or only in this instance?)
- In About phone, the reported build stays at 184, but the phone offers to update over the air to 184 again, and after downloading, installing and rebooting, it complains that installation was unsuccessful. You cannot even remove the notification, it stays permanently in the status bar. I finally got rid of them by disabling the updater – thanks Driversax, finally I have root powers – and rebooting.
Battery life has been normal (or even better than previously) for me (using it less than 24 hours though).
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Oh, and one more thing:
Droidwall doesn't work (iptables doesn't seem to be implemented on the Go - apparently not the oply Sony phone with this problem, although Xperia S is reported to have it). This was the prime reason for me to root the phone, so it's quite a bummer. But at least Titanium Backup works, and I can get rid of the bloatware (although, to Sony's credit, there are no overly intrusive or battery-draining apps).
driversax said:
I use this kernel for 3 days, and I don't have problem with battery drain.
But I will check when I get back from vacation (4 days) and also I will try to make new rooted kernel for firmware 184 and maybe recovery
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perfect, i need kernel for 184 with recovery. i made a baterry percentage mod ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1830793 ) and i am working on quickpannel settings but without recovery is installation very complicated.
aditja said:
request fastboot.exe link
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Request that you learn how to look at a forum stickies
Rashkae said:
Request that you learn how to look at a forum stickies
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Fantastic!! I have successfully rooting my XG, Thanks a lot to driversax, you're awesome dude.. :good::laugh:
Have someone try this whit locked bootloader??
Skickat från min ST27i via Tapatalk 2
holst75 said:
Have someone try this whit locked bootloader??
Skickat från min ST27i via Tapatalk 2
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With locked bootloader? dude are you stupid? how can you flash kernel to locked boot partition
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With locked bootloader? dude are you stupid? how can you flash kernel to locked boot partition
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Asked only a question......
Will this rely work on .184? I want to try the battery mod..
Sent from my ST27i using Tapatalk 2
shibabz03 said:
Will this rely work on .184? I want to try the battery mod..
Sent from my ST27i using Tapatalk 2
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Yes, it works on 184 but it has some bugs. It is better flash it to 162. I made a downgrade and it is good. When will be kernel for 184 may be with recovery I make baterry mod for 184. And for Sola too...
pajoneer said:
Yes, it works on 184 but it has some bugs. It is better flash it to 162. I made a downgrade and it is good. When will be kernel for 184 may be with recovery I make baterry mod for 184. And for Sola too...
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what bugs ? 184 is working like a charm on my device
switcher said:
what bugs ? 184 is working like a charm on my device
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Yeah.. What bugs do you encounter with 184? Im thinking bout if im goin to unlock my bl..
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switcher said:
what bugs ? 184 is working like a charm on my device
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On mine too.
Lebenita said:
On mine too.
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Are you on 184 with unlocked bl? Dont you experience any bugs, lags, or any issues?
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Good day, XDA. I'd like to ask help with regards to rooting my Xperia S. I have recently bought this and it got shipped with ICS 4.0.4 and build number 6.1.A.0.45 and I updated its build number to 6.1.A.2.45. I have also unlocked its bootloader successfully. Now I'm having problems on how to root this. I've read certain posts regarding ICS rooting and they all state that it has to have 6.1.A.0.45 build number. But I don't know how to rollback to the previous build number. What should I do?? Please help..
Ciaossu!~
Just flash Advanced stock kernel v14 by arakmar via fastboot.
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
How did you unblock the bootlaoder
itsmarc19 said:
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
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I am in the exact situtation as you. I too bought my Xperia S last week and have updated to the latest firmware. As this is my first Android phone, I have no clue how to move forward.
I would be glad if you post your findings. Thanks.
shadyabhi said:
I am in the exact situtation as you. I too bought my Xperia S last week and have updated to the latest firmware. As this is my first Android phone, I have no clue how to move forward.
I would be glad if you post your findings. Thanks.
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Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
itsmarc19 said:
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
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superuser (root access)
For GB
Harsh7689 said:
Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
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Thanks for the link. but the link you gave is for GB and I am on ICS already. (I know, there is a way to flash to GB but... ) I will better wait for a perfect way for rooting a device with ICS on locked BL installed.
BTW, here
Also, you can never brick your device on LOCKED bootloaders so don't worry
DId he mean unlocked bootloader?
shadyabhi said:
Thanks for the link. but the link you gave is for GB and I am on ICS already. (I know, there is a way to flash to GB but... ) I will better wait for a perfect way for rooting a device with ICS on locked BL installed.
BTW, here
Also, you can never brick your device on LOCKED bootloaders so don't worry
DId he mean unlocked bootloader?
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Yea, i too hope someday someone will develop a way to root so that you don't have to go back to GB !!
Only for unlocked bootloader... here is a step by step I put together using the information gathered from various threads here in XDA.. I have used this very same method for my phone, so it is definitely working.. if you run into any problem like not being able to get into the Fastboot mode, or I missed some file, let me know..
How to root SONY Xperia S LT26i with Official ICS Firmware
bhootnath said:
Only for unlocked bootloader... here is a step by step I put together using the information gathered from various threads here in XDA.. I have used this very same method for my phone, so it is definitely working.. if you run into any problem like not being able to get into the Fastboot mode, or I missed some file, let me know..
How to root SONY Xperia S LT26i with Official ICS Firmware
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Thanks for this bro! I'll try this out later when I get home. Will my data be lost?
So essentially you are just replacing a stock kernel by a rooted kernel. What if I want to go back to the unrooted kernel?
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
shadyabhi said:
So essentially you are just replacing a stock kernel by a rooted kernel. What if I want to go back to the unrooted kernel?
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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Download any of the stock firmware .ftf, extract the kernel and flash it!! You are back to stock
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Thanks. I got the firmware from xdafileserver and I will root the phone over the weekend.
Sent from my Sony Xperia S
533 sructive
Harsh7689 said:
Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
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THanks mate !!!
hey i have Xperia U (ICS) with Locked Bootloader but is not allowed to unlock it .. how can i use new 4.4 ROM ? or how to unlock it anyway ? thanks!
akoto22 said:
hey i have Xperia U (ICS) with Locked Bootloader but is not allowed to unlock it .. how can i use new 4.4 ROM ? or how to unlock it anyway ? thanks!
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Well, in order to flash KitKat you'll need to unlock the bootloader because you have to flash a custom kernel first.
Now if your bootloader can't be unlocked then there's no way to flash custom ROM's unless if a ROM can be flashed in a locked bootloader phone. Sorry.
manudo said:
Well, in order to flash KitKat you'll need to unlock the bootloader because you have to flash a custom kernel first.
Now if your bootloader can't be unlocked then there's no way to flash custom ROM's unless if a ROM can be flashed in a locked bootloader phone. Sorry.
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hm i know its not possible with LB but i heard there is "something" for unlocking it anyway im not sure
akoto22 said:
hm i know its not possible with LB but i heard there is "something" for unlocking it anyway im not sure
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Yeah, I saw that too somewhere but nobody recommends it, you can damage your phone.
manudo said:
Yeah, I saw that too somewhere but nobody recommends it, you can damage your phone.
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it does not matter i want to try that .. can i find this metod here on xda ?
akoto22 said:
it does not matter i want to try that .. can i find this metod here on xda ?
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Yeah, the problem is that I don't really remember where is. Didn't took so much importance since that method is a phone-bricker.
manudo said:
Yeah, the problem is that I don't really remember where is. Didn't took so much importance since that method is a phone-bricker.
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hm idk maybe i stay with this stock rom but i really hate it is slow, laggy useless ..
akoto22 said:
hm idk maybe i stay with this stock rom but i really hate it is slow, laggy useless ..
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Well, Xperia U is not a good phone in speed, but there's locked bootloader ROM's that you can try, also, you can try these tweaks:
Go to developer options and set background process limit to 2 or 3.
Check Force GPU rendering.
Check "Don't keep activities".
Check show all ANR.
Check Kill app Back button (remember when you're closing your app long press the back button to avoid to run in background)
Use Facebook from browser, man, the app is a pain in the a**, 60MB RAM only using it, too much for your phone, you can try mbasic.facebook.com or touch.facebook.com that URL are mobile-based sites. It's a lot faster than using the app.
Download and install Autorun Manager, this thing prevents apps to open by itself in background, can be useful with apps like WhatsApp or some games like Despicable Me.
Just few tips, you can try a RAM manager but I don't like it very much, is all up to you.
You cant install with lb atis112's patch works with ONLY CM9.1 AND NOTHING ELSE so try and risk a BRICK.
Sent from Earth.
All sony stock fw have many "bootwares" .
First you perform factory reset.
Apps like chrome, facebook are heavy ram eaters!
Disable them from -> settings -> apps -> all apps-> select aps you dont use often as disabled!
Trust me i'll run fast and bugless.
Hey guys im back after smashing my beloved xperia z (which i had mastered the ins and outs of) and reluctantly replacing it with a HTC ONE m7 which was the most terrible phone i have ever used in my life.... i have plonked a good bit of cash on a z2 and I AM LOVING IT
I had updated to the latest version of KK but i am hearing mixed reports that a root is not available for this version.
If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be fabulous.
Thank you in advance
Chris
xeningti said:
If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be fabulous.
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Have a look here
If any, PM me.
Bjørn
bjorn96 said:
Have a look here
If any, PM me.
Bjørn
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1.1 You need obviously an already rooted phone with [NUT]'s Dual Recovery with a previous firmware version (4.4.2)
Just seen tht and gave up lol
xeningti said:
1.1 You need obviously an already rooted phone with [NUT]'s Dual Recovery with a previous firmware version (4.4.2)
Just seen tht and gave up lol
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Downgrade.
ahhh crafty.... so could i flash a previous FTF with flashtool.... create a pre rooted version of 4.4.4 the flash that?
is that kind of what i need to do?
xeningti said:
ahhh crafty.... so could i flash a previous FTF with flashtool.... create a pre rooted version of 4.4.4 the flash that?
is that kind of what i need to do?
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Yeap, that it.
Note 1: Download the 4.4.4 ftf from Xperifirm
Note 2: 4.4.3 you have to download from the link.
Note 3: BACKUP TA when root!!!
good luck! im trying to but its seems im screwed and i have .167 firmware
the towlroot meathod just hangs,,,
bjorn96 said:
Yeap, that it.
Note 3: BACKUP TA when root!!!
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what so you mean?
whats ta
djnos said:
good luck! im trying to but its seems im screwed and i have .167 firmware
the towlroot meathod just hangs,,,
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finally got it
on 4.4.4 rooted and with recovery
will dont know what ta is thou
how did you do it i am still pondering this hole new method.... wheres doomlord when you need him!!!
xeningti said:
how did you do it i am still pondering this hole new method.... wheres doomlord when you need him!!!
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Hello
I see you are totally green on this.
Well, im kinda green too, but I have had a lot of help from @xda and now I can manage to do some stuff with my telephone.
The first thing you have to do is BACKUP!!! This is always important.
Well, then lets get to it.
The XPERIA Z2 has a locked bootloader. This means that it cannot flash any roms, custom or other without being unlocked. When you unlock the bootloader, you delete all files on the phone, (don’t ask me how, it just does) and also deletes a partition called TA. The TA-partition contains DRM-keys, to explain that, @Envious_Data might help.
Anyway, when you have root, you can backup the TA, BEFORE you flash any custom ROM, or the ROM with ROOT. That way you will always be able to go back to scratch. Without ROOT on 4.4.4 you need to downgrade to 4.4.3, ROOT and backup the TA-partition before you even start thinking about unlocking bootloader.
(search the XDA, Google (use XDA in the end for XDA results) XDA-TV and you will find tons and tons of stuff. Once you understand some, it will come fast to you.)
I have gathered some threads here for you to read, and I hope this will work for you too.
Start off by reading this
When done, notify me.
All the best
Bjørn
bjorn96 said:
Hello
I see you are totally green on this.
Well, im kinda green too, but I have had a lot of help from @xda and now I can manage to do some stuff with my telephone.
The first thing you have to do is BACKUP!!! This is always important.
Well, then lets get to it.
The XPERIA Z2 has a locked bootloader. This means that it cannot flash any roms, custom or other without being unlocked. When you unlock the bootloader, you delete all files on the phone, (don’t ask me how, it just does) and also deletes a partition called TA. The TA-partition contains DRM-keys, to explain that, @Envious_Data might help.
Anyway, when you have root, you can backup the TA, BEFORE you flash any custom ROM, or the ROM with ROOT. That way you will always be able to go back to scratch. Without ROOT on 4.4.4 you need to downgrade to 4.4.3, ROOT and backup the TA-partition before you even start thinking about unlocking bootloader.
(search the XDA, Google (use XDA in the end for XDA results) XDA-TV and you will find tons and tons of stuff. Once you understand some, it will come fast to you.)
I have gathered some threads here for you to read, and I hope this will work for you too.
Start off by reading this
When done, notify me.
All the best
Bjørn
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ok i have dowgraded to 4.4.2 i tried towelroot which worked but SUPER SU could not load binaries. So i flashed stock 4.4.2 again and i am now trying to root using doomlords community rootkit and its not working....
xeningti said:
ok i have dowgraded to 4.4.2 i tried towelroot which worked but SUPER SU could not load binaries. So i flashed stock 4.4.2 again and i am now trying to root using doomlords community rootkit and its not working....
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Have had some problems with SuperSU too, but try backup ta.
If not work, try restore phone with PCC.
Then downgrade and try again.
bjorn96 said:
Have had some problems with SuperSU too, but try backup ta.
If not work, try restore phone with PCC.
Then downgrade and try again.
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i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
xeningti said:
i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
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xeningti said:
i have flashed a stock rom many times and still getting the errors, i have no idea what a TA is... also im on locked bootloader if that helps at all.
sorry for being a noob
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To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
Jiyeon90 said:
To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
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Backup of TA was just a mention. Also its smart to have it, cuz you might forget it.
Anyway, @xeningti the towelroot should work on 4.4.3, did you try to download the towelroot app from towelroot.com???
Jiyeon90 said:
To root the Z2 and get dual recovery on 4.4.2 follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/how-to-root-firmware-314-t2821619
Then you need to follow the instructions in this thread, it's much easier than what it seems
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
Also, no need to backup TA unless you wanna unlock your bootloader
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i am 3.2.3
bjorn96 said:
Backup of TA was just a mention. Also its smart to have it, cuz you might forget it.
Anyway, @xeningti the towelroot should work on 4.4.3, did you try to download the towelroot app from towelroot.com???
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yeah i used the towerl root and it said it had worked although when i installed supersu it said it could not update or find binary
xeningti said:
yeah i used the towerl root and it said it had worked although when i installed supersu it said it could not update or find binary
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Did your phone come with 4.4.4??
Try root with towel on 4.4.3
Send some shots of it.