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Is there anyway there can be something created like this for all us noobs wanting an easy solution?
http://lifehacker.com/5576340/simple-root-unlocks-htc-evo-4g-in-one-click
mootmaina said:
Is there anyway there can be something created like this for all us noobs wanting an easy solution?
http://lifehacker.com/5576340/simple-root-unlocks-htc-evo-4g-in-one-click
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Probably not quite so simple. Currently rooting the X10 involves entering three commands into a terminal on your computer, booting your phone into recovery mode, and pressing a button on the phone during step 2. The terminal commands could be called from a GUI app that would simplify that and there might be a way to have adb reboot the phone into recovery mode, but there's still a bit of interaction you need to do with the phone yourself.
mootmaina said:
Is there anyway there can be something created like this for all us noobs wanting an easy solution?
http://lifehacker.com/5576340/simple-root-unlocks-htc-evo-4g-in-one-click
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It's already too easy, and if you can't figure it out, it's probably a dangerous idea to root it because you could ruin your phone easily and most likely not know how to repair it.
robbyf66 said:
It's already too easy, and if you can't figure it out, it's probably a dangerous idea to root it because you could ruin your phone easily and most likely not know how to repair it.
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The Process to root the X10 isn't too hard with a little bit understanding. If someone can't figure it out , he doesn't need root.
Just my 2cent no offense.
Agreed. This is already simple IF you know your way around a computer just a little. It is well explained and now with video tutorials if you still can't manage to do it, don't do it. Keep your phone up to date, you don't need anything more at this point. No offense intended here too
We are not able to create a one-touch root ATM.
And even if we would be able, why should we do? This Root is easy! The only problems here are driver issues and DeviceID problems.
So for everyone this is not simple enough its a good idea so stay on stock firmware.
A little interaction with phone is good at all, because you learn much about this progress if you just read in the files we provide (thats another reason we released this in batch format).
So just read a bit and you will see how simple the whole idea and the process is!
If you are not expert enough to understand whats happening i'm not sure if you really need root then
Best Regards
Bin4ry
Some people are lazy to figure out the steps.
Dont overfeed them too much.
I tried all the process of rooting on X10 up to the first root batch, the one with long method up to this date of root and its very easy. There are Tutorials and Video.
No, we are not lazy but affraid to break the phone. Ive had OmniaHD before X10 and there was custom ROMs from the man called HyperX that was only double click and connect the phone. I am not saying that those guys didnt make this as simple as they can but there are 100 of problems and tutorials, there are some decrypted ROMS and Official ROMs, there are methods that need Device-ID number and other that does not need that...so, I am reading all of this since root was official and I cannot find one way that is said to be the best and with no problems.
Also: how do I get my ROM that is on the phone on my computer in case I need it back for warranty reasons ? What method is the best to put newer ROM., there is SEUS and other one. Can we put clean official 020 ROM right on the phone and not by UK 016 and then update ?
I mean, there are million questions that we are trying to answer by reading this forum. I admire you guys because this is easy for you but please, be patient with us, programing idiots , there are people that only want better phone and have no clue in programing, like me for instance...cos I only want to remove Moxier and Quadrapop, only for that I want root, nothing else.
Cheers
then simply follow my provided steps and you will have R2 Rom with root.
Afterwards you can deleted moxier and quadrapop.
Just understand: I cannot be made easyer !!!!!!!
The exoploit works like this:
You flash a "old" R1 firmware -> Do the fota -> Copy over some stuff like su and superuser.apk
For now its the easyest way to do.
If we manage to flash customs it wouldnt be much easyer to do oO
Regards
Bin4ry
Yes its lazy. Because some people are lazy understanding ROOT and How it is done.
If you read it carefully and understand it briefly you will not get it bricked and know your mistakes and how solve it.
Plus you can't get satisfaction on doing it easily. Hard work is a good feeling
Tnx a lot for instructions but they are pretty short
New instructions for FULL R2BA023 ROOT
Step 1
Flash Rom with preferred method!
+++++What method ? I cannot find DeviceID in my registry, I have tried to find it with my phone connected on my PC and when it is not connected and there is no that string when I type that in search. Then, can I flash it with Omnius without this DeviceID number ?
Step 2
First startup the phone and activate USB-Debugging:
Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging!
run step 2 and select "update from sdcard" on phone
+++++when to connect the phone ? Turn the phone ON and go to USB debugging -> run step2.cmd -> connect the phone ? -> hit update from SDCard on the phone
Step 3
run step 3 and will root your phone
+++++phone is connected the whole time from step2.cmd ?
ATTENTION: If you have X10i you are DONE!
+++++You see, we need instructions like a blind man ) If I have done it I would write them really step by step so that little kid could do it.
Tnx a lot for your hard work !
Geez gaining root on the x10 was soooooo much easier than gaining root on the HTC Dream (g1)
Pretty much as everyone else has said if you find these simple steps to gain root difficult then maybe you shouldn't be doing it because really it's quite simple.
I've done everything the right way and i don't seem to be suffering from any of the problems everyone else is getting.
The best way to root is on a 32bit os (will save the hassles with 64bit java)
and if you can't find your device id install Seus and boot phone into flash mode then try and find device id again.
I wonder if it's possible to have all these excess How to root and Custom rom threads removed ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711907
Read the instructions if you get stuck re-read the instructions again then if you're still stuck search the forums/thread as i'm sure someone else has asked the same question and has had a answer.
seriously people if you struggle with three steps (or five if on x10a) then you really shouldn't be doing this, the steps are pretty self explanatory. If you still want root after all the warnings gotten off here then here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AZ_10cvd9k
Just do as he does if still you cant do it then put the phone away and find yourself and old SE T18, it may be more suited.
Ricey
damirbusic said:
Tnx a lot for instructions but they are pretty short
New instructions for FULL R2BA023 ROOT
Step 1
Flash Rom with preferred method!
+++++What method ? I cannot find DeviceID in my registry, I have tried to find it with my phone connected on my PC and when it is not connected and there is no that string when I type that in search. Then, can I flash it with Omnius without this DeviceID number ?
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Get SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) from sony ericsson website, through their update things. Install it, and update your phone through that. That will give you device drivers, and then your deviceID should be in registry.
'What method?' The files are the first links in the guide.
damirbusic said:
Step 2
First startup the phone and activate USB-Debugging:
Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging!
run step 2 and select "update from sdcard" on phone
+++++when to connect the phone ? Turn the phone ON and go to USB debugging -> run step2.cmd -> connect the phone ? -> hit update from SDCard on the phone
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Connect the phone after setting it to USB debugging, then run step2.cmd
damirbusic said:
Step 3
run step 3 and will root your phone
+++++phone is connected the whole time from step2.cmd ?
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Yes.
The thing is, these guys are experts. When you have an expert writing a guide, a lot of things are assumed that you'd know. For example, there's no need to explain what is meant by 'run step2.cmd' But for someone who doesn't know anything, you'd have to tell them to 'double click the file' Same thing as explaining to someone they have to extract the downloaded files.
I understand what you mean though, there's some gaps in the guide that could be helpful if they were filled up, but hopefully they will get polished after they're done figuring out all the updates happening. For example, new 020 firmware just got released for X10a, so now they have to add that on and maybe change some steps for X10a users. And optimally they'd wanna be able to get custom ROMs working, so they'll need to redo the guide again.
Tnx a lot for your help, I have managed to get it working. Yes, instructions should be step-by-step but not "double clikc this" detailed
Cheers
I'm thinking of what problems would be there if we had released root in the hard way we had before ?!
Everyone wants us to release after we annouced and we always said its too hard
And now this easy three steps are too complicated for some of you.
Seriously :
Just look in the batch files to understand what is going on, you really need no diploma to understand what basic commands are running inside our files. And if you will take a look most of your questions are answered by itsself.
Regards
Bin4ry
Bin4ry said:
I'm thinking of what problems would be there if we had released root in the hard way we had before ?!
Everyone wants us to release after we annouced and we always said its too hard
And now this easy three steps are too complicated for some of you.
Seriously :
Just look in the batch files to understand what is going on, you really need no diploma to understand what basic commands are running inside our files. And if you will take a look most of your questions are answered by itsself.
Regards
Bin4ry
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Haha.
Thanks Bin4ry, really you guys did a fantastic job. You guys are celebrities of XDA
Hey GUYS please HELP ME
I have followed the Guide to root the xperia x10 in this forrum. So here is what happened. After completing step 3, it all went fine but then the thread says I have to install the Market fix for X10i users. After done that, my phone restart and it won't let me to go inside. It has a weird picture.
Anyway, can you guys please tell me to unroot or whatever to gain the access to the phone again? I tried the phone repair from PC suit to flash the x10 but it doesn't work anymore.
PLEASE HELP ME ...
we have the same problem mate pls. help us.....
c'mon xDA Developers!!!!!!!!!!! My phone is now relying on you guys
Reflash your phone using the flash unbrick tool and redo rooting steps
Just re-root from step 1 and your fone will be fine.
The PC com cannot work anymore cuz your region does not support FW update higher than 023. If you finish step 2, your fone FW ver is 023 already.
NO it's not that Simple. If I was able to flash back my device then I wouldn't post this thread. Please look at my pictures that were attached. In the CMD window, it says Unable to open channel, Getlasterror= 0"
I think there is no way to get inside the phone ....
Check if i did anything wrong
Ok HERE Is what I did (Refer to the pictures)
kelvin103 said:
NO it's not that Simple. If I was able to flash back my device then I wouldn't post this thread. Please look at my pictures that were attached. In the CMD window, it says Unable to open channel, Getlasterror= 0"
I think there is no way to get inside the phone ....
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Why you just not simply use the Forum search ? That error has been described numerous Times. Also the Solution has been posted many , many Times.
1st i had the problem..but the 2nd time i did all fine,u hv to reflash the 1st root..and do it again..try.
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Higgins12 said:
Why you just not simply use the Forum search ? That error has been described numerous Times. Also the Solution has been posted many , many Times.
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Why Can't u stop all the useless posts? If I was able to find them then I wouldn't post this thread here. Im sure that U just say that but in fact u don't know anything mate
Please re-check your device ID and make sure its right in your DeviceID.txt file. If it is wrong then you will get a device not found error. Remember it will change everytime you change USB slots.
Check your Device Id if you have more than one!LOL Fate was faster!
Have you tried it with Omnius?
THE PROBLEM IS NOT FROM ANY OF THAT... AFTER RESTARTING MY PC and UNINSTALL THE PC COM and PC SUITE... IT WORKS !!!
Thanks guys!! Helping me alot...
mine is going back to 023 now...the solution is i rooted my phone on my other computer and the device id is completely different when i first rooted my phone on my other computer.....thanks for the help mates....
recovery
Hi,
just wanted to let you know it turned me onto a path that helped me get my " Stuck on Sony Ericsson" screen: i work with Linux and i had to use PC compnion to restore the phone which worked!!!!!!!! now reinstalling another custom rom.........the Dark Edition HD is the one that (nearly) bricked mine so , no, not that one
thanks again.........
Reflash with Seus? Pc companion
Just a Question to increase my knowledge. Why do people use that old methods to root x10's ? Why not use simple ON CLICK in app called Flashtool ? I've used that method many times and it's fastest, safest possible way to root, flash ROM's etc ? am I missing something ?
This thread should be in the q&a section
Sent from my X10 using xda premium
For that screen, I'd recommend either using seus to repair your phone first, then if that didn't work, try downloading the flash tool and DoomLord's prerooted recovery image or stock firmware in the. Ftf file type and flashing those via flash tool. That should help somewhat but if you can't get anything after that then take it back to the store. the moment you can get it to boot to the kernel screen, you're fine since you can just wipe and install a new ROM. Best of luck! Tell me how it turns out!! :-D
Galcactus
Sent from my X10S using XDA
WHY YOU GUYS REPLYING TO A THREAD THAT IS NEARLY 2 YEARS OLD
CLOSED.
hello everyone,
i know that this have been probably covered, im searching for days, but i cant find any, it probably buried somewhere. i apologized to the admin, but i really want to solve this problem, i really really need my phone. tnx for your consideration
first thing first, i want you to know that I'm a noob in rooting and its my first post. my phone is sonyericsson xperia mini st15i with IMEI:0Mod Edit: please don't give out your IMEI number on a public forum) and im from philippines using Smart as my service provider, it is a prepaid account.
i followed this steps using instruction from this site "http://xperiahtcrootingrom.com/how-to-root-xperia-mini-st15i-sony/"
I think i brick my xperia mini, it keeps on restartting over and over again, heres the story,
*first i performed the downgrade to Xperia Mini (ST15i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf gingerbread using guide from "http://xperiahtcrootingrom.com/how-to-root-xperia-mini-st15i-sony/", and it worked and i was able to root it.
*second i performed step 3 of the said guide up to step where you execute “01-local-prop” , then i realized the the firmware i got “4.0.4 firmware” is not appearing in my choices, so i figure its not the right rom, i unplug the usb and restart the phone, then the problem starts, it keeps on restarting over and over, i tried to flash it again to Xperia Mini (ST15i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf but it doesnt work because it keeps on restarting, pls help, it my first time doing root, i know it’s a learning process, i hope you can help me. tnx very much. hope to hear from you soon.
i know that there are same problems with other devices, ive tried to search for it, it does have the same problems but its a different handset, i believed that there are different ways to root for every handset. tnx again, i hope to hear from you guys soon.
Were you able to flash again the Rom or not?
It should be a soft brick so if you'll install again the Rom you should be fine...
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
Ste91 said:
Were you able to flash again the Rom or not?
It should be a soft brick so if you'll install again the Rom you should be fine...
Sent from my LT22i using xda app-developers app
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i wasnt able to flash it, because after the sony ericsson logo appears it restart again and again, could you tell me if there's other way todo it, maybe im doing something wrong.
norman.cricket23 said:
i wasnt able to flash it, because after the sony ericsson logo appears it restart again and again, could you tell me if there's other way todo it, maybe im doing something wrong.
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thank you very much for the quick reply, hope you can help me.
norman.cricket23 said:
i wasnt able to flash it, because after the sony ericsson logo appears it restart again and again, could you tell me if there's other way todo it, maybe im doing something wrong.
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Follow again the Step 1 of the guide you used (except the isntallation of the program which you already have made) and you should be good to go, with a GB rom, but good to go
Let me know if all goes trough!
Ste91 said:
Follow again the Step 1 of the guide you used (except the isntallation of the program which you already have made) and you should be good to go, with a GB rom, but good to go
Let me know if all goes trough!
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Thank you very much, thats what im doing over and over again, it doesnt work because it always restart automaticaly after the sony logo appears, can you help me sir step by step, coz in a newbie in rooting. tnx. hope you can help me.
norman.cricket23 said:
Thank you very much, thats what im doing over and over again, it doesnt work because it always restart automaticaly after the sony logo appears, can you help me sir step by step, coz in a newbie in rooting. tnx. hope you can help me.
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Make sure your phone has a good % of battery left
1) Power off the phone.
2) Start flashtool
3) Click on the Lighting Symbol and Select Flashmode and click OK.
4) Select Appropriate Firmware and Tick Wipe User Data and Wipe Cache check box if visible and click OK. If visible click even exclude TA
PS: The appropriate firmware is a stock firmware for your device. For example the GB rom you downloaded for the downgrade and already placed in the flashtool/firmwares folder
5) click ok and follow the on-screen indications
6) when it asks to plug your device in flashmode, plug the cable in the mobile keeping the Volume DOWN button pushed down.
7) follow the on-screen indications
Ste91 said:
Make sure your phone has a good % of battery left
1) Power off the phone.
2) Start flashtool
3) Click on the Lighting Symbol and Select Flashmode and click OK.
4) Select Appropriate Firmware and Tick Wipe User Data and Wipe Cache check box if visible and click OK. If visible click even exclude TA
PS: The appropriate firmware is a stock firmware for your device. For example the GB rom you downloaded for the downgrade and already placed in the flashtool/firmwares folder
5) click ok and follow the on-screen indications
6) when it asks to plug your device in flashmode, plug the cable in the mobile keeping the Volume DOWN button pushed down.
7) follow the on-screen indications
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Wooohooo!!! tnx sir, you are heaven sent, my phone is working now, i wanna learn more so o could help someone, just like what you did to me, tnx a lot sir ste9. :cyclops:
No need for calling me sir, and you're welcome
Sent from my Xperia P using xda app-developers app
Ste91 said:
No need for calling me sir, and you're welcome
Sent from my Xperia P using xda app-developers app
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thank you again, til nxt time.
ST15i restarted again and again
Ste91 said:
Make sure your phone has a good % of battery left
1) Power off the phone.
2) Start flashtool
3) Click on the Lighting Symbol and Select Flashmode and click OK.
4) Select Appropriate Firmware and Tick Wipe User Data and Wipe Cache check box if visible and click OK. If visible click even exclude TA
PS: The appropriate firmware is a stock firmware for your device. For example the GB rom you downloaded for the downgrade and already placed in the flashtool/firmwares folder
5) click ok and follow the on-screen indications
6) when it asks to plug your device in flashmode, plug the cable in the mobile keeping the Volume DOWN button pushed down.
7) follow the on-screen indications
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hai.
im using st15i and its run icecream sandwich 4.0.4.
after i finished a call my phone keep on restarting again and again..
i have try these method using flashtools version 0.9.11.0
after plug in the cable n keeping the volume down button the flashtools says that
12/015/2013 18:15:08 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
12/015/2013 18:15:08 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
12/015/2013 18:15:08 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
please help...
NazieRoslan said:
hai.
im using st15i and its run icecream sandwich 4.0.4.
after i finished a call my phone keep on restarting again and again..
i have try these method using flashtools version 0.9.11.0
after plug in the cable n keeping the volume down button the flashtools says that
12/015/2013 18:15:08 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
12/015/2013 18:15:08 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
12/015/2013 18:15:08 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
please help...
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Install all the drivers for all modes/devices from the flashtool installation folder - drivers. Then try it again
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
norman.cricket23 said:
hello everyone,
i know that this have been probably covered, im searching for days, but i cant find any, it probably buried somewhere. i apologized to the admin, but i really want to solve this problem, i really really need my phone. tnx for your consideration
first thing first, i want you to know that I'm a noob in rooting and its my first post. my phone is sonyericsson xperia mini st15i with IMEI:0Mod Edit: please don't give out your IMEI number on a public forum) and im from philippines using Smart as my service provider, it is a prepaid account.
i followed this steps using instruction from this site "http://xperiahtcrootingrom.com/how-to-root-xperia-mini-st15i-sony/"
I think i brick my xperia mini, it keeps on restartting over and over again, heres the story,
*first i performed the downgrade to Xperia Mini (ST15i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf gingerbread using guide from "http://xperiahtcrootingrom.com/how-to-root-xperia-mini-st15i-sony/", and it worked and i was able to root it.
*second i performed step 3 of the said guide up to step where you execute “01-local-prop” , then i realized the the firmware i got “4.0.4 firmware” is not appearing in my choices, so i figure its not the right rom, i unplug the usb and restart the phone, then the problem starts, it keeps on restarting over and over, i tried to flash it again to Xperia Mini (ST15i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf but it doesnt work because it keeps on restarting, pls help, it my first time doing root, i know it’s a learning process, i hope you can help me. tnx very much. hope to hear from you soon.
i know that there are same problems with other devices, ive tried to search for it, it does have the same problems but its a different handset, i believed that there are different ways to root for every handset. tnx again, i hope to hear from you guys soon.
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Well if you again come across the bootloop problem you can check xda university for all around solution "http://xda-university.com/as-a-user/how-to-recover-from-a-bootloop"
And if you are still looking for a way to root your st15i, you can use this easy one click root software, i personally tried it and it works "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219781"
Updated - 6/2/14 - To reflect suggestions by - @blueether - @maxld - @polargirl - Thank you all.
This might help someone Noob like me.
This is primarily written for my C6806 however steps are similar for other z ultra devices.
Everything here is copied from other threads on this forums and Google search. I have tried to provide links to threads as much as I can.
For anyone following these steps
Please do more research on each steps.
This steps should give you clear idea as to what is involved in this procedure
You must follow steps from top to bottom for this to work.
Check Bootloader Status
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* or download this app from playstore to directly go to Service Info
Go To Service Info > Configuration > Rooting Status
If you see Bootloader Unlocked: Yes, that means your phone is bootloader unlocked
if you see Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes continue with steps.
if you see No above do not continue any further, STOP
Disable Signed Driver Enforcement on Windows 7, 8, 8.1 (This is a must step)
Reboot your computer while pressing F8
Select "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" and press Enter
Install FlashTools and FlashTools Drivers
Download FlashTools from following link (You must use latest version)
http://www.flashtool.net/download.php
Install FlashTools
Go to Flashtool\drivers install Directory
Double Click Flashtool-drivers.exe
Select Flashmode, Flashboot, z ultra (all), xperia A and click Install
Flash 14.1.B.1.532 ftf file to phone (For locked or unlocked phones - Thanks @blueether)
Start Phone Normally
Go to Settings
Click ten times on Build Number to enable developer options
Go to Settings -> Developer options and enable USB Debugging
Go to Settings -> Security and enable install from unknown sources
Turn off phone
Download C6833_14.1.B.1.532_NUT.ftf File from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593918
or Download Directly from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=3442
Extract zip file downloaded above
Copy ftf to Flashtool\firmwares directory
Open FlashTool
Click Flash (lightning bolt icon)
Select FlashMode and click ok
Select the above file from left side and click flash
When Asked by FlashTool, keep holding vol down key connect phone to computer with usb cable
Disconnect phone (After FlashTool finish installing firmware file)
Restart phone
Root with Bin4ry method
Download Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33 file from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 or direct link http://uploaded.net/file/d2w6dl7r
Follow this video for more detailed instructions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EpkrCq1gfM#t=149 or continue with next step
Start Phone and enable usb debugging and install from unknown sources options.
Extract above Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33.zip file to c:\ drive
Double Click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions
Select - Xperia phones with “older” firmware option when asked
Backup TA Partition
User this video for more help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kva9-rAPG5s
Download Latest Backup TA for Sony Xperia tool from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598 or direct link https://github.com/DevShaft/Backup-TA/releases
Extract downloaded file to c:\
Start phone
Run Backup-TA.bat
Follow instructions on screen
After backup store entire Backup-TA directory at safe location for some future use
Flash 14.3.A.0.757
Download 14.3.A.0.757 file
For C6806
Download US Retail/Generic C6806 14.3.A.0.757 file from this link http://d-h.st/4vv
For other version of z Ultra
Go to this thread and download appropriate 14.3.A.0.757 ftf file http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453921&highlight=757
Extract this zip file
Copy C6806_14.3.A.0.757_1276-1569_R3C.ftf (for C6806) to Flashtool\firmwares directory
follow steps similar to “Flash 14.1.B.1.532 ftf file to phone”
Unlock Bootloader (Please read more before doing thess steps, I might have missed many things here)
Reference Post you would like to read, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447319
Write down IMEI code for your device
dial *#06#
Write displayed IMEI and save it at safe place
FlashTool method to unlock bootloader
Start FlashTool
Click on BLU button
Connect phone in flashmode as per the instructions on screen
Once Connected click unlock
When prompted disconnect the device
ROOT 14.3.A.0.757
Instructions from Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714511
This works for all c68xx devices with 14.3.A.0.757 firmware
Download kernal from this link
https://mega.co.nz/#!Vh8xEZYR!HwGosIRT1wFVCwm80KjL6vbo0NSduVlhUObM0NdNrPg
Download SuperSu from this link
https://mega.co.nz/#!t18y2SRb!WwXemirwFBTqpxeNYrJJLC1jwH7R13NQE-uU7yEBk2Y
Help video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFSeSe8gQOY
Start Phone Normally
Copy Above SuperSu.zip to internal or external SD Card
Go to Settings
Click ten times on Build Number to enable developer options
Go to Settings -> Developer options and enable USB Debugging
Go to Settings -> Security and enable install from unknown sources
Turn off phone
Disconnect USB cable
Press and hold vol up button and connect USB cable to phone and PC, wait until led light turns blue
Start FlashTool
Click Flash (Lightning bolt)
Select Fastboot mode and click ok
Click Select kernel to Flash
On File chooser window change *.sin to *.img
Select above 757.img file and click ok
on FlashTool window if it says sending boot ok do not worry about any other errors
Disconnect USB cable
Go to Recovery
Press power button to start phone
As soon as you see sony logo press and hold vol down button
This will boot you into recovery
Click Install on Recovery screen
Select SuperSu.zip file uploaded earlier (from internal or external sd card)
Swipe to confirm
Click Reboot System
That is it finally you have your xperia z upgraded and rooted.
Corrections:
Move the unlock section to after the flash 757 section
.532 is the onlt firmware that has a root exploit, use the one that is linked in my downgrade thread, will work on all versions of the ZU locked and unlocked
Root with binaries tool - use option 0 or use [NUT]'s tool (see
my downgrade thread again)
That's it for now, will have a close read soon...
Thanks - @blueether -
Updated thread.
You can probably remove the section about the camera as that was a Z1 issue, not affecting the ZU
I am glad to at least see you guys trying to put everything into one thread.
This is still a huge amount of instructions for a newbie and any reduction would be great but at least having what you currently have put into one thread is still a major improvement.
Good going guys and thank you very much!
zxc1251 said:
Disable Signed Driver Enforcement on Windows 7, 8, 8.1 (This is a must step)
Hold down the Windows key on your keyboard and press the letter C
Click the gear icon (Settings)
Click More PC Settings
For Win 7 and 8
Click General
Under Advanced Startup, click Restart Now
For Win 8.1
Click Update & Revocery
Click Recovery
Under Advanced Startup, click Restart Now
After restart, click Troubleshoot
Click Advanced Options
Click Windows Startup Settings
Click Restart.
After restart, click F7 (to disable driver signature enforcement)
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Would just shortening this to "Reboot while pressing F8 and selecting Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" work?
polargirl said:
Would just shortening this to reboot while pressing F8 and selecting 'Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" work?
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Yep, it should do the trick
maxld said:
Yep, it should do the trick
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Great! We got one process shortened.
I am neither a programmer nor a hacker but I will try to contribute what I can for a "Rooting Xperia For Dummies" guide.
The next suggestion is actually lengthier but may make a scared newbie feel more safe since it comes from the Google Play Store.
Instead of dialing code into the phone,
zxc1251 said:
Check Bootloader Status
Dial *#*#7378423#*#*
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why not change that to download an app from the "safety" of the Google Play Store?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neoscreenager.xperiaservicemenu
It appears to be a good app that works better than always dialing code for someone who plans to access the service menu regularly anyway.
Great guide!
Brilliant guide :good:, thanks for the hard work.
checkmateyou said:
Great guide!
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It needs work but it is a start. I am hoping the OP returns and works on this some more. I also hope members of this site will contribute to helping on some of the processes.
polargirl said:
It needs work but it is a start. I am hoping the OP returns and works on this some more. I also hope members of this site will contribute to helping on some of the processes.
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Or how about you stop criticizing everything and everyone around here, and start contributing yourself? You're not gaining in popularity around here right now.
LordManhattan said:
Or how about you stop criticizing everything and everyone around here, and start contributing yourself? You're not gaining in popularity around here right now.
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I wasn't criticizing anyone in the post that you quoted. I was just explaining what I believe needs to be done.
I have posted in more than one thread that I don't have any tech skills to make contributions in that regard. The goal of simplifying and streamlining the root process for the public is going to take someone with developer skills that I simply do not have. I don't know the first thing about Linux and know nothing about writing Windows batch files. How much more humility regarding my tech skills do you want?
I get it. You guys are content with just doing rooting for yourselves and could care less about how OEMs mistreat their own customers let alone give empowerment back to the public or even stymie development to a degree that rivals Microsoft for that matter. If anything, I have seen more sympathy towards OEMs and patronization towards the public posted on this site.
I won't bother you guys any longer nor will I attempt rooting my phone with instructions on how to root and unroot all over the place in many threads with the lack of support being what it is on this site.
Have fun continuing to live in your own world indifferent to the rest of it. No wonder the rest of the world doesn't like nerds. At least I figured that one out after all these years so it wasn't a complete waste of time coming here.
polargirl said:
I wasn't criticizing anyone in the post that you quoted. I was just explaining what I believe needs to be done.
I have posted in more than one thread that I don't have any tech skills to make contributions in that regard. The goal of simplifying and streamlining the root process for the public is going to take someone with developer skills that I simply do not have. I don't know the first thing about Linux and know nothing about writing Windows batch files. How much more humility regarding my tech skills do you want?
I get it. You guys are content with just doing rooting for yourselves and could care less about how OEMs mistreat their own customers let alone give empowerment back to the public or even stymie development to a degree that rivals Microsoft for that matter. If anything, I have seen more sympathy towards OEMs and patronization towards the public posted on this site.
I won't bother you guys any longer nor will I attempt rooting my phone with instructions on how to root and unroot all over the place in many threads with the lack of support being what it is on this site.
Have fun continuing to live in your own world indifferent to the rest of it. No wonder the rest of the world doesn't like nerds. At least I figured that one out after all these years so it wasn't a complete waste of time coming here.
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meh
Lordmanhattan and I, and a couple of others that dont post so much now have put hundreds of hours in to help others, bring all the info into a couple of threads.
If someone has a problem with the process and has not just "how do I root my ZU" we (the general users of this section) will go out of our way to help.
I feel that having all the info in one post if counter productive, it becomes too much to read, too easy to lose you way - foss mantra: small tools to do small jobs => small guides to do small steps
The process is not that difficult, but there are many permutations of what the user is starting with and what they want to end up with.
Again: If they ask an intelligent question in the guide threads they will get a concise answer, if they open a new thread with the same question that has been answered 100 times before they will get a shot answer that they may not like.
The process is not overly broken, people just need to be less self entitled, not everything in life is as simple as they are
Could not enter Recovery after flashing 757 kernel
Thanks for your helpful post.
I just have a problem at step 25 (Go to Recovery) under ROOT 14.3.A.0.757. Everything was fine until I attempted to enter Recovery mode to install SuperSU. After flashing the 757.img kernel, I disconnected the cable, pressed power button, and hold volume down (I also tried volume up) button when the Sony logo appeared on the screen. But my phone just kept booting to Home Screen.
I was wondering if anyone had had the same problem? If so, please help me to fix this.
Thank you in advance.
Update: I managed to enter Recovery mode by pressing both volume up and volume down after pressing the power button. Everything is fine now. Thanks again for a very clear and complete step-by-step guide for a Noob like me.
tennispirit said:
Thanks for your helpful post.
I just have a problem at step 25 (Go to Recovery) under ROOT 14.3.A.0.757. Everything was fine until I attempted to enter Recovery mode to install SuperSU. After flashing the 757.img kernel, I disconnected the cable, pressed power button, and hold volume down (I also tried volume up) button when the Sony logo appeared on the screen. But my phone just kept booting to Home Screen.
I was wondering if anyone had had the same problem? If so, please help me to fix this.
Thank you in advance.
Update: I managed to enter Recovery mode by pressing both volume up and volume down after pressing the power button. Everything is fine now. Thanks again for a very clear and complete step-by-step guide for a Noob like me.
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You're not supposed to hold the volume button up/down, but you should simply press it once or twice when the LED lights up above the screen
Hi, I am trying to flash my phone following the steps for Flash 14.1.B.1.532 ftf file to phone. Once I get to step 13 I have a problem. I am using Flashtool to flash the ftf file in flash mode but there are no files to select from. I have already placed the ftf file in the firmware folder.
PS:the flashtool is version v0.9.16.1. Has anyone experienced this problem?
LazyJr said:
Hi, I am trying to flash my phone following the steps for Flash 14.1.B.1.532 ftf file to phone. Once I get to step 13 I have a problem. I am using Flashtool to flash the ftf file in flash mode but there are no files to select from. I have already placed the ftf file in the firmware folder.
PS:the flashtool is version v0.9.16.1. Has anyone experienced this problem?
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You nolonger have to flash to 532 to root the ZU have a read of the Towelroot thread
blueether said:
You nolonger have to flash to 532 to root the ZU have a read of the Towelroot thread
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Hi blueether. Thank you for your link. I would like to ask you a question. My ZU firmware version is .290. Should I update to 757 then downgrade to 532, root and back-up the TA partition. Or should I just upgrade from .290 to 532, root and back-up the TA partition. Which do you think is the best way? Thank you.
LazyJr said:
Hi blueether. Thank you for your link. I would like to ask you a question. My ZU firmware version is .290. Should I update to 757 then downgrade to 532, root and back-up the TA partition. Or should I just upgrade from .290 to 532, root and back-up the TA partition. Which do you think is the best way? Thank you.
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for a start 532 (4.2) is older than 290 (4.3)
@ OP This is the porblem with yet another guide thread about rooting the ZU...
As of 4 or 5 days ago you dont have to down grade at all. With the thread I linked to you can root any of the current Sony firmware I think (untested, but 767 will root).
I would:
upgrade to the latest 4.4.2, Sony's x.x.x.767 FTF
root with the tools linked to in that thread
back up TA
unlock BL if wanted/needed
Hi,
I made this post cause i want to root my device Xperia Z2 (SGP521) using Backup TA v9.11 (2014-06-15) and i don't want to make a mistake..and actually need more info to do it.
I hope it'ok for anyone that will try to help to be very clear, with the most details possible.. that a very beginner as me could manage to understand what is about.. Thanks a lot all of you !
First of all, i will short present me as it is for me the first time i register in a forum, and also very new user of mobile android device.
I have very very knowledge in computer, i never had to actually.
I just made the step forward on purshasing a tablet just a few days ago, and was very surprised how the android system was locked, all this permission facts, and not being my own administrater on my Xperia Z2 just fresh bought.. Bad surprised for me, and was ready to give it back to the supplier.
And so i tooked the non easy decision for a novice as me who do not understand a word, to root my device, with hope that all will be ok with that.
After 2 days of deeply looking in the net, i filter all the tutorial for rooting and finaly decide to start with this link:
" http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2784900 "
I very carefully read all was post and comes to need a back up in case i would have to give back my device to guaranty or any other reason for, this brought me to download "Backup TA v9.11 (2014-06-15)" on a USB Key pluged in a frends computeur that i am using now to write you this mail.
Reading the instruction here:
" https://github.com/DevShaft/Backup-T.../changelog.txt "
..I have to say that it's not easy for me to understand how exactly manage to do this renamed actions, where to do it, .. i am very lost at the moment actually and wish to perform of the back up in this USB Key and then procide to the Root session as soon as possible and use normaly my tablet with a good security.
Please let me ask you few questions:
(Can you reply or tell me how i can get this information, i hope it is not too much and i send you all my thanks)
1a--Where and how can rename this script?, when do i back up my device in the root process?, how to do it step by step, please?
1b--What is to make sure no other script or application wish using adb running? (my friend computer have a mouse with usb cable,and the key is plug in, and the Xperia.. Can i ask you please when do i have to plug in the Xperia ?)
1c--What is to make sure the device is booted in normal mode means ?
1d--Than i press the "Backup TA commande folder" and follow,..right ?
THAN FEW MORE QUESTIONS:
3--Do i have to download before with "PC companion" the new version 167 for Sony of android for Xperia avalable or it is ok to stay with "4.2 android" ?
AND FOR ROOTING:
4--If i did understand well i have to first know my device name: SGP521, than Open "developer options" to make "enable debugging", than in security enable "unknow sources" setting. i think i am ok for this part ?
5--Than the drivers session in windows 8 asus new computer of my friend: when i plug the tablet it says that it have the last pilotes for the Xperia Z2 after downloading it automaticaly, so do that means that i do not have to download it ?
6--Than i did download "Easy root kit last version V12.3" on the USB Key. Please when do i use the program? After back up, right ? i know it seems stupid question but it is very important to start learning with good bases..and i have no one on this..
If you can tell me the steps using Easy root kit..thanks a lot!
Well.. i hope this post is not too long, it is my first one ever, i just want to be as clear as possible.
GOod day to all of you.
Hi!
I purchased my Z2 tablet just a few days ago and went through the same steps that you are about to go through. I will try to help you with a few answers.
XZ2-521 said:
Hi,
First of all, i will short present me as it is for me the first time i register in a forum, and also very new user of mobile android device.
I have very very knowledge in computer, i never had to actually.
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usually it's not a good idea to play with all those tools if you are not really sure what you are doing
if you do something wrong you might brick your device, so you might end up with a shiny new device that is nothing more than a paper weight
so if you are really willing to take the risk make sure that you really follow the instructions closely and take your time and double check everything before you proceed... also make sure that you download the right files for your device as choosing the wrong files might brick your device
XZ2-521 said:
After 2 days of deeply looking in the net, i filter all the tutorial for rooting and finaly decide to start with this link:
" http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2784900 "
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as long as you are not running the very latest firmware version (23.0.1.A.0.167) rooting is the first thing you need to do, so yes, follow the instructions in the thread above
XZ2-521 said:
I very carefully read all was post and comes to need a back up in case i would have to give back my device to guaranty or any other reason for, this brought me to download "Backup TA v9.11 (2014-06-15)" on a USB Key pluged in a frends computeur that i am using now to write you this mail.
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you need "Backup TA" to save your TA partition
with a backup of your TA partition you can restore your DRM keys in case you want to unlock your bootloader (unlocking the bootloader deletes the TA partition and you lose your DRM keys)
XZ2-521 said:
Reading the instruction here:
" https://github.com/DevShaft/Backup-T.../changelog.txt "
..I have to say that it's not easy for me to understand how exactly manage to do this renamed actions, where to do it, .. i am very lost at the moment actually and wish to perform of the back up in this USB Key and then procide to the Root session as soon as possible and use normaly my tablet with a good security.
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you don't need to do anything from the changelog, it's just a list of changes that the author did to the software
XZ2-521 said:
1a--Where and how can rename this script?, when do i back up my device in the root process?, how to do it step by step, please?
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you don't need to do that
XZ2-521 said:
1b--What is to make sure no other script or application wish using adb running? (my friend computer have a mouse with usb cable,and the key is plug in, and the Xperia.. Can i ask you please when do i have to plug in the Xperia ?)
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this means that you need to make sure that you didn't have a terminal open that is already running any adb commands
XZ2-521 said:
1c--What is to make sure the device is booted in normal mode means ?
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"normal mode" is the mode that the device boots into when you turn it on in the usual way (just as you would use it for browsing the web or checking your mails)
XZ2-521 said:
1d--Than i press the "Backup TA commande folder" and follow,..right ?
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open the folder and inside this folder is a file called "Backup-TA.bat" - doubleclick this file to run it
XZ2-521 said:
3--Do i have to download before with "PC companion" the new version 167 for Sony of android for Xperia avalable or it is ok to stay with "4.2 android" ?
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don't update with the PC companion to 167 as you might lose root and with that you lose the ability to flash a custom recovery or do a TA backup
XZ2-521 said:
4--If i did understand well i have to first know my device name: SGP521, than Open "developer options" to make "enable debugging", than in security enable "unknow sources" setting. i think i am ok for this part ?
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that's right
XZ2-521 said:
5--Than the drivers session in windows 8 asus new computer of my friend: when i plug the tablet it says that it have the last pilotes for the Xperia Z2 after downloading it automaticaly, so do that means that i do not have to download it ?
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yeah, that should be enough... just try it, if it doesn't work you might need to install some drivers
XZ2-521 said:
6--Than i did download "Easy root kit last version V12.3" on the USB Key. Please when do i use the program? After back up, right ? i know it seems stupid question but it is very important to start learning with good bases..and i have no one on this..
If you can tell me the steps using Easy root kit..thanks a lot!
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this is the tool you need to run first to root your device! all the other steps won't work as long as you are not rooted
good luck and let us know if you need more help
greetings
MJFox