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Hello.
I know that i am a newbee, but that's it.
So my device story is:
I upgraded it to Last 4.4.2.
I decided that i want to root it.
I search here a way to root it.
I read a lot of threads about it
I doungraded it to 523(somethink like that).
I rooted it with vroot.
I backed up my TA partition with a special program.
I unlocked bootloader.
I upgraded it to Last firmware(757)
I flashed a kernel with 2 recovery
I installed SU with from recovery(i precopied su.rar on sd card).
It's done.
Now my questions are:
1) if my Phone wasn't root, The program for TA shoud show me an error , or it look like it worked? On my device showed exactly like in hamdogg tutorial.
2) how can i check if my bootloader is locked or unlocked?
3) after i instal a costum rom, how can i come back to stock rom? Stock rom is in The hamdogg ftf file?
4) if rom isn't in The ftf file, where can i found it?
My device is c6833 and i started root actions ptwo weeks ago.
Ps: after i rooted with vroot, in my device i don't find a shield( app icon) like in hamdogg tutorial, but i find another one or two apps(i don't remind). Maybe it hapens because i used a New version of vroot and it has another icon.
Thanck you.
Somebody
CHINEZU097 said:
Hello.
I know that i am a newbee, but that's it.
So my device story is:
...
Now my questions are:
1) if my Phone wasn't root, The program for TA shoud show me an error , or it look like it worked? On my device showed exactly like in hamdogg tutorial.
2) how can i check if my bootloader is locked or unlocked?
3) after i instal a costum rom, how can i come back to stock rom? Stock rom is in The hamdogg ftf file?
4) if rom isn't in The ftf file, where can i found it?
My device is c6833 and i started root actions ptwo weeks ago.
Ps: after i rooted with vroot, in my device i don't find a shield( app icon) like in hamdogg tutorial, but i find another one or two apps(i don't remind). Maybe it hapens because i used a New version of vroot and it has another icon.
Thanck you.
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1/ not quite sure what you are asking here
2/ dial *#*#7378423#*#* and look in the service menu for the bootloader status
3/ Just flash a full FTF normally in the FTF thread in the dev section
vroot is evil - you should have read a little more and used either bin4ry's or [NUT]'s tools. but what's done is done.
blueether said:
1/ not quite sure what you are asking
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At the first ponit i refer if the program for backup ta partition can show an error if The Phone wasn't root or it can look like the phone was root even if it wasn't.
And one more question:
When i flash a stock ftf file i lose the root?
CHINEZU097 said:
At the first ponit i refer if the program for backup ta partition can show an error if The Phone wasn't root or it can look like the phone was root even if it wasn't.
And one more question:
When i flash a stock ftf file i lose the root?
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I guess the ta backup program would error as it needs root
yes when you flash a FTF it will wipe out the su app
blueether said:
yes when you flash a FTF it will wipe out the su app
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I Thanck you very much!!!!
Because i don't like to wait i use pc companion to upgrade my new z2 (sgp511) to android 4.4.4, there i notice that i lost root. Since i can't root android 4.4.4 i want to downgrade android, but first i have some question to ask.
1) Can i backup my drm key without root?
2) Do i erase them when i unlock the bootloader? (i know i loose every thing but since they are part of the system maybe i won't loose them)
Because if i don't lose them with the unlock, that would make my life easier.
Where i can find my the originals image of android? (although if i can unlock with out loosing the drm i won't need to downgrade)
Any advice that can help me will be apreciate
1) Nope
2) Yes
You have choices. Pc Companion, Flashtool or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54527942
So my options are loose my drm o wait that someone find an exploit?
Are the drm key important for what, i couldn't fiand enough information about them
potter3390 said:
So my options are loose my drm o wait that someone find an exploit?
Are the drm key important for what, i couldn't fiand enough information about them
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You can downgrade to root able firmware, root it properly, install dual recovery and flash prerooted firmware via custom recovery. Drm keys might be important for some propiarty stuff working the way Sony think they should like camera, gallery etc.
if i don't care for the key, insted of downgrade the soft , i should install preroot firmware?
potter3390 said:
if i don't care for the key, insted of downgrade the soft , i should install preroot firmware?
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If you want to. With unlocked bootloader you are able to quite easily root it and do what ever you decide. Little warning though. Without TA backup your DRM keys are gone for good. There is no way to get them back and if you need your warranty there is high risk that it is gone too.
i know and i want too backup them but i don't know how t do it without root, which i can't have until i unlock my tablet i e circular problem :laugh:
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i know and i want too backup them but i don't know how t do it without root, which i can't have until i unlock my tablet i e circular problem [emoji23]
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If you don't want to downgrade there is problem yes. Because we have root with locked bootloader I don't think there much activity to find new rooting method to latest firmware versions.
i have no problem with downgrading, but how can i do it without losing my drm?
potter3390 said:
i have no problem with downgrading, but how can i do it without losing my drm?
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Find rootable ftf file for your device for example this: https://mega.co.nz/#!kcxxjaLA!itErjRi2fYPPswal-c7XasF_lAvPKyY4GwEzY3xgHZ0 and just use Flashtool to install it. You don´t need to have root to do it and it don´t have any effect to your DRM keys.
Thanks for the good new, but first 2 more questions, i doesn't affect that the image is for another country? Can i use ota with this image?
PD: how is posible to flash an image without unlock?
PD2: What is the meaning of "Customized NCB"?
potter3390 said:
Thanks for the good new, but first 2 more questions, i doesn't affect that the image is for another country? Can i use ota with this image?
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It doesn´t matter much which region firmware you install to SGP511 because it´s wifi only and only differencies are some bloatware. If you are going to root your device and then update with ota it may work or it may failed. Don´t think region matters here either if there is ota for that region. But, by all means use your regions ftf file.
PD: how is posible to flash an image without unlock?
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When you use Flashtool frome here: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php you don´t need to be rooted or unlock your bootloader.
PD2: What is the meaning of "Customized NCB"?
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It is generic nordic firmware without carriers bloatware.
Thanks for your help, but i think i will continue my search, i just bought this tablet and i dont want to chage eerything i just want to root, today i'm going to buy a z1 so i may want some of the blotware for a while. There should be an esay way to revert to 17 for my country but i can't find my image only the last one. Thanks again if you have another advice plese fell free to pass it.
Pd: after ready some previous post, i was thnkins, may the following work?
1) i downgrade qith the image you pass me.
2) as you sugest i root and backup my drm key
3) i restore my stock image (23.0.1.a.4.30) with oc compaion or with the image from argentina in XperiFirm.
4) Unlock and install root.
5) restore my drm key (which if i undestand correctly will lock my device again)
If everything work as i think i will have android 4.4.4 with woor and drm (and my regional ota)
What do you think?
potter3390 said:
Thanks for your help, but i think i will continue my search, i just bought this tablet and i dont want to chage eerything i just want to root, today i'm going to buy a z1 so i may want some of the blotware for a while. There should be an esay way to revert to 17 for my country but i can't find my image only the last one. Thanks again if you have another advice plese fell free to pass it.
Pd: after ready some previous post, i was thnkins, may the following work?
1) i downgrade qith the image you pass me.
2) as you sugest i root and backup my drm key
3) i restore my stock image (23.0.1.a.4.30) with oc compaion or with the image from argentina in XperiFirm.
4) Unlock and install root.
5) restore my drm key (which if i undestand correctly will lock my device again)
If everything work as i think i will have android 4.4.4 with woor and drm (and my regional ota)
What do you think?
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I was thinkin more like:
1) downgrade
2) root and install dual recovery
3) flash latest prerooted firmware
4) enjoy
No need to unlock bootloader or anything with kernel. If there isn´t prerooted firmware for your region in xda before and you need any help, please ask.
Ok so I just purchased a Verizon 4G LTE verison 16 GB model and want to to root and unlock bootloader (so I can put CM on it) and am on 4.4.2 build number 17.1.D.0.437. Im used to rooting Nexus devices where its a quick, simple process but this seems a bit more complicated. Considering I still may return this device, what tutorial/steps should I follow and will I be able to relock/unroot and return to stock if I do decide to return this? Thanks so much for any help that can be provided.
Search for easy root tool for experia, is a script for root, after that install from the play su. Back up Your drm a there you can can unlock safety. Of you don't care the drm key you can Just unlock from the page of aony
Enviado desde mi SGP511 mediante Tapatalk
I like to revive this post with the next question, as i'm a little paranid and i like to complicate y life, i like to modigy a ftf a por the root files inside so i can flash with flashtool, but all the info i find show ways to flash using recovery.
So what i already do is:
i download the files with pc companion
decrypt and remake them to ftf with flashtool.
i tried PRFCreator ( but i creat a zip to flash with recovery)
So what i want to do is to make my own root ftf, so i can just flash that and i don't have to do anything else.
pd: i in no hurry, but i like to do it this way so i can learn for future updates (ex lolipop)
pd2: also i want to make al the steps so i can translate to my fellows argentinia users.
potter3390 said:
I like to revive this post with the next question, as i'm a little paranid and i like to complicate y life, i like to modigy a ftf a por the root files inside so i can flash with flashtool, but all the info i find show ways to flash using recovery.
So what i already do is:
i download the files with pc companion
decrypt and remake them to ftf with flashtool.
i tried PRFCreator ( but i creat a zip to flash with recovery)
So what i want to do is to make my own root ftf, so i can just flash that and i don't have to do anything else.
pd: i in no hurry, but i like to do it this way so i can learn for future updates (ex lolipop)
pd2: also i want to make al the steps so i can translate to my fellows argentinia users.
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Sorry to tell you but if you meant that you want to make prerooted ftf file to flash via Flashtool it is not possible. To achieve root with updated Sony´s firmwares your need custom recovery installed or unlocked bootloader.
ok, with that i narrown my option to only one the ones descript before, but i have one doubt, why dual recovery?
1) I always use twrp, why dual?
2) will i lose ota update with dual?
potter3390 said:
ok, with that i narrown my option to only one the ones descript before, but i have one doubt, why dual recovery?
1) I always use twrp, why dual?
2) will i lose ota update with dual?
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1) Because it disable Sony ric.
2) Most likely.
TRY ROOTING WITH THIS .FIRST if your on e2306 download version .112, then download the rootkit.- h t tps://www.dropbox.com/s/edse0h6b02odzn1/rootkitXperia_E23xx.zip?dl=0.
INSTAL ADB THEN GO INTO ABOUT PHONE, TAP BUILD NUMBER , GO TO DEVELOPER OPTIONS AND TURN ON USB DEBUGGING THEN PLUG IN TO YOUR COMPUTER AND RUN THE INSTALL FILE.
after install download TWRP LOCKED BOOTLOADER FOLLOW HERE -http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430
IF IT DOES NOT WORK TRY ROOTING WITH MY OTHER METHOD.
I figure out how to root all m4 aqua that have locked bootloader and cant be unlocked like mines. it actually very simple and i dont know why no one thought of it but first you have to use flashtool and download ftf thats fits your memory
8gb m4 aqua flash this version using flashtool does not matter what version your is unless it the 8gb model --LINKh t t ps://drive.google.com /file/d/ 0BzVQf67OZ9NtMFotOXRycTZoSlk/view?pli=1
if you have the 16gb model flash this version it is also the dual sim version LINK h t t p s ://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzNI3B6FbXTMdC1yRDhOZjk5SDg/view
after you flash the rom do into settings and tap the build number until you have developer options and turn on usb debugging lastly download this roottoolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/root-how-to-root-5-0-lollipop-t3212108
8G IS E2303
16GB IS E2363
now run the install file and then BAM!!! YOU HAVE ROOT. this worked on my xperia m4 locked to wind mobile version E2306 I used the 16gb version E2363.. enjoy your root any question just msg me.:good:
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NEW ROOT METHOD WITH TWRP RECOVERY LOCKED BOOTLOADER http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430
Ok, so I was desperate enough to try your method despite the broken english haha.... Can I say that I love you? BECAUSE IT WORKED! Can confirm this method works for the 16 gb E2306 LOCKED bootloader. To add some clarification for others reading this.
1. When flashing the ftf file, be sure to do a full wipe
2. First boot will take a while
3. Make sure to place the root installer in the same folder as you ADB folder.
All the best, thank you, and time to give life to this phone
donkeykongking said:
Ok, so I was desperate enough to try your method despite the broken english haha.... Can I say that I love you? BECAUSE IT WORKED! Can confirm this method works for the 16 gb E2306 LOCKED bootloader. To add some clarification for others reading this.
1. When flashing the ftf file, be sure to do a full wipe
2. First boot will take a while
3. Make sure to place the root installer in the same folder as you ADB folder.
All the best, thank you, and time to give life to this phone
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your very welcome. now i can enjoy playing games without lag
How do you Run the .bat File?? it wont run
Minakawa89 said:
How do you Run the .bat File?? it wont run
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I think you need to do some modifications to the .bat file. Check the model and build number and replace with yours. I even change the filename and include my model number there,in my case E2312 .
Minakawa89 said:
How do you Run the .bat File?? it wont run
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make sure you install adb http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
BEASTMODEKILLA said:
I figure out how to root all m4 aqua that have locked bootloader and cant be unlocked like mines. it actually very simple and i dont know why no one thought of it but first you have to use flashtool and download ftf thats fits your memory
8gb m4 aqua flash this version using flashtool does not matter what version your is unless it the 8gb model --LINKh t t ps://drive.google.com /file/d/ 0BzVQf67OZ9NtMFotOXRycTZoSlk/view?pli=1
if you have the 16gb model flash this version it is also the dual sim version LINK h t t p s ://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzNI3B6FbXTMdC1yRDhOZjk5SDg/view
after you flash the rom do into settings and tap the build number until you have developer options and turn on usb debugging lastly download this roottoolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/root-how-to-root-5-0-lollipop-t3212108
8G IS E2303
16GB IS E2363
now run the install file and then BAM!!! YOU HAVE ROOT. this worked on my xperia m4 locked to wind mobile version E2306 I used the 16gb version E2363. when done you can chose to use flash tool to flash your ftf system.sin if you want. enjoy your root any question just msg me.:good:
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Does it works with other compilation? Or Does it works with ROM downloaded from flashtool settings (the same compilation, but not from google drive, from flashtool)?
Root success ! thank you
So I have been unable to get my data to activate on the dual sim firmware, should I just flash the original E2306 firmware? will that remove root?
donkeykongking said:
So I have been unable to get my data to activate on the dual sim firmware, should I just flash the original E2306 firmware? will that remove root?
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I think there is a way in the settings to turn on data for your Sim I will look for a link or a YouTube video on how to control dual Sims forth m4 on youtube
donkeykongking said:
So I have been unable to get my data to activate on the dual sim firmware, should I just flash the original E2306 firmware? will that remove root?
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Try this h t tps://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiam4aquadual/userguide/Internet-and-messaging-settings/
BEASTMODEKILLA said:
Try this h t tps://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiam4aquadual/userguide/Internet-and-messaging-settings/
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Unfortunately that did not work. I had an lte connection prior to rooting, so i think i has to do with the rooting process. Also, options such as data roaming were available prior to root, and no longer now. Can I safely flash the e2306 ftf file without breaking root?
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Unfortunately that did not work. I had an lte connection prior to rooting, so i think i has to do with the rooting process. Also, options such as data roaming were available prior to root, and no longer now. Can I safely flash the e2306 ftf file without breaking root?
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I have not tried that. but try it and let me know if you still have root after that. dont forget NOT to wipe your data when flashing with flashtool to see if you keep the root. if it does work i will flash back to e2306 version. good luck:good:
donkeykongking said:
Unfortunately that did not work. I had an lte connection prior to rooting, so i think i has to do with the rooting process. Also, options such as data roaming were available prior to root, and no longer now. Can I safely flash the e2306 ftf file without breaking root?
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tried it. i lost root so no it does not work try flashing the basebands from e2306 idk
BEASTMODEKILLA said:
tried it. i lost root so no it does not work try flashing the basebands from e2306 idk
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I am still waiting for the ftf file to download due to the only server i could find throttling the speed. Ill try it once I have the file downloaded.
you have to set your apn settings and reboot the phone, after i flashed the dual sim firmware i lost my lte too, you gotta set your phone service apn
Minakawa89 said:
you have to set your apn settings and reboot the phone, after i flashed the dual sim firmware i lost my lte too, you gotta set your phone service apn
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I manually set my apn settings in order to get data prior to rooting. Then once I rooted it was never able to connect to the data network.
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donkeykongking said:
I manually set my apn settings in order to get data prior to rooting. Then once I rooted it was never able to connect to the data network.
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When you rooted with the rootkit, did you get a message prior to completion saying something like "incorrect socket, rebooting to avoid crash" ? because i might have an issue with how xperia rootkit is setup to cause my data to not work
donkeykongking said:
So I have been unable to get my data to activate on the dual sim firmware, should I just flash the original E2306 firmware? will that remove root?
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Well I also undergo same problem after did root my E2312,happened after I did remove a bloatware via xplore (phone rooted).Phone reboot and suddenly I cannot access all network related things,from wifi to data network.I did google and some results say things related to my xperia theft protection (mxtp) or selinux,some sort like that.The .85 ftf that i have flashed actually trigger mxtp by default but I don't think it is the real problem,same goes to selinux things.What I did is just reflash the .85 ftf,set-up,get root and disable mxtp+make selinux permissive. Now my phone is just okay.Only looking for solution tu disable software update that keep nagging,but it is not a big deal.
I've released some tools for BL locked M4 Aqua.
rootkitXperia_E23xx
TWRP for BL locked M4 Aqua
twrp_prerooted_M4.zip
The thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430
So I tried out the E2303 firmware on my phone despite having a 16gb phone and it worked! thank you for your help and work
After whole day trying, i can't flash MarshMallow and now system is keep reboot after show the logo,
perhaps i should had chose a Nexus 9.
I tried to restore with TWRP but it keep failing with 'Can't mount /system as read-write' like error message, I DO choose 'Swipe to Allow Modifications', seems i have to flash stock ROM.
Is there anywhere to download the stock ROM to reset it to default? or any other way to restore it?
Wei Xu said:
After whole day trying, i can't flash MarshMallow and now system is keep reboot after show the logo,
perhaps i should had chose a Nexus 9.
I tried to restore with TWRP but it keep failing with 'Can't mount /system as read-write' like error message, I DO choose 'Swipe to Allow Modifications', seems i have to flash stock ROM.
Is there anywhere to download the stock ROM to reset it to default? or any other way to restore it?
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Hi
Download flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php. and xperifirm http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142 . Search with xperifirm the correct Rom version. And correct location for your tablet.
Create a ftf file and flash it with flashtool. Search in this forum to find how to create a ftf file.
Reinstall androplus kernel v10, twrp and SuperSu
If you made a backup of the user data partition with twrp you can restore it (the restoration of the system partition does not work).
killdozer56 said:
Hi
Download flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php. and xperifirm http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142 . Search with xperifirm the correct Rom version. And correct location for your tablet.
Create a ftf file and flash it with flashtool. Search in this forum to find how to create a ftf file.
Reinstall androplus kernel v10, twrp and SuperSu
If you made a backup of the user data partition with twrp you can restore it (the restoration of the system partition does not work).
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Thanks, since what i have flashed is just boot.img, recovery.img, system.img and userdata.img, is it possible to just flash these image back, i checked both linux and windows out to package a ftp, but looks it's a little complicated to make it.
I found a UK 'ftf' on xperiablog, can i use this for my HK version?
Wei Xu said:
I found a UK 'ftf' on xperiablog, can i use this for my HK version?
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Create a FTF file is not complicated. With flashtool(Tools ->bundle->fileset decrypt)
I assume you have a SGP712.(wifi only) Because there is a Cutomized HK version 28.0.A.8.260 for the sgp771 with xperifirm
Am i correct ?
If you have the SGP712 you can try to flash the uk ftf you found via flashtool.
If you have the lte SGP771 i'm not sure your uk ftf file is compatible (because of the lte baseband) but you can try it
killdozer56 said:
Create a FTF file is not complicated. With flashtool(Tools ->bundle->fileset decrypt)
I assume you have a SGP712.(wifi only) Because there is a Cutomized HK version 28.0.A.8.260 for the sgp771 with xperifirm
Am i correct ?
If you have the SGP712 you can try to flash the uk ftf you found via flashtool.
If you have the lte SGP771 i'm not sure your uk ftf file is compatible (because of the lte baseband) but you can try it
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Thank you bro! You saved my day (and my wallet too)! I had the same problem and this procedure worked like a clarm!
cchristofis said:
Thank you bro! You saved my day (and my wallet too)! I had the same problem and this procedure worked like a clarm!
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Hi,
I'm happy for you :good:
Will flashing unlock phone?
Hi all members of XDA-Dev
This is my first post. I hope Im posting in the right section and thread, if not sorry in advance and please point me in the right direction.
Im too wondering about a rom flash for my Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet (SGP771)
My situation is that the SIM function is locked to a certain telco and Im wondering if I flash this device using the factory rom that comes from Sony if it will "unlock" it.
Since Im new to this Im wondering it may not necessarily be "stock rom" ie stock android from Google, but the modified android rom that comes from Sony as, at this stage, I still want to explore all the offering Sony has that comes with this device. Or am I wrong to assume that after flashing stock android rom, installing the complete "stock" apps that comes factory with this device is a process that is without much fuss (my emphasis)?
I know I can pay a good sum to get this unlocked by the telco but Im also hoping that I can somehow find tools on this forum and do it myself of course with the generous help of fellow memebers.
My primary objective is to unlock this tablet so I can use it with another telco and if by flashing I can get it done or by some other means then please share your knowledge with this noob
Thanks
signwav said:
Hi all members of XDA-Dev
This is my first post. I hope Im posting in the right section and thread, if not sorry in advance and please point me in the right direction.
Im too wondering about a rom flash for my Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet (SGP771)
My situation is that the SIM function is locked to a certain telco and Im wondering if I flash this device using the factory rom that comes from Sony if it will "unlock" it.
Since Im new to this Im wondering it may not necessarily be "stock rom" ie stock android from Google, but the modified android rom that comes from Sony as, at this stage, I still want to explore all the offering Sony has that comes with this device. Or am I wrong to assume that after flashing stock android rom, installing the complete "stock" apps that comes factory with this device is a process that is without much fuss (my emphasis)?
I know I can pay a good sum to get this unlocked by the telco but Im also hoping that I can somehow find tools on this forum and do it myself of course with the generous help of fellow memebers.
My primary objective is to unlock this tablet so I can use it with another telco and if by flashing I can get it done or by some other means then please share your knowledge with this noob
Thanks
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Hi,
I think you can unlock your tablet to use another provider with flashtool and xperifirm and flash a sony stock rom, you can give it a try
Thanks killdozer56 for your advice.
I wonder if any other network locked devices have been able to be unlocked by flashing?
Im really wanting to do this but Im a bit reluctant to test it if their arnt any confirmed circumstances where this works cos Im a noob and Im chicken.
And since Im really new and their arnt any confirmed successful attempts, I dont really want to be placed in a situation where if the experiment goes bad I have myself to blame because I bricked it at worst or at least cant restore it to factory default to try again or at least put the device in a state where the telco can unlock it for me. Am I being defeatist? So Glum.
Maybe I should do more hunting on this forum to get my SGP771 network unlocked.
Again thanks for your help.
Can someone direct me to a step by step tutorial on how to root my Xperia X.
Thanks!
Just unlock the bootloader and flash a custom kernel. To unlock just use google and it will take you to sony's unlocking webpage with all the instructions you need, then use a kernel found in this very forum.
Where can I get twrp for f5121?? I have searched for a few days now with no luck......
ghuertasw said:
Where can I get twrp for f5121?? I have searched for a few days now with no luck......
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Did you find it? If yes, how did you root? Please I need help I am very confused..
Here you can find unofficial twrp for xperia x:
http://www.infectedbuilds.net/downloads/suzu/twrp/
Install with fastboot command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
After flashing this twrp you probably cant access data partion in twrp, to fix this boot into twrp(shut down device and turn it on again holding volume down), do a factory whipe and format data partition.
If you want to root flash latest SuperSU: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
If you want a modded kernel with DM-verity, RIC off, DRM fix, SuperSU & Busybox download this tool and follow instructions: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...oot-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
Doesn't unlocking the bootloader degrade the quality of the camera? I am sure it does but just wanted to be sure. If I do decide to unlock, how can I get similar camera functionality back? I may even simply leave it alone, I just want to get rid of the Facebook app. If there was a generic FTF I could download for the F5121, that might not have that app in it. I remember when I had an Xperia Z, I used a generic FTF and didn't have so much bloatware. I also did not have to unlock the bootloader. All it has to be is for the same phone really and it worked for me.
What works for me might not work for you so try at your own risk.
Root xperia X
Hi, Guys...
I have since dec 16 a sony xperia x. And i need a manual to root my xperia x.
Before i had samsungs galaxy IV rooted, it was top.
My question is get i offical updates if the xperia rooted?
Sorry for my english but its a long time ago to write...
Siggi
siggi77 said:
Hi, Guys...
I have since dec 16 a sony xperia x. And i need a manual to root my xperia x.
Before i had samsungs galaxy IV rooted, it was top.
My question is get i offical updates if the xperia rooted?
Sorry for my english but its a long time ago to write...
Siggi
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Official updates need the original recovery installed on the phone. ( If TWRP is installed it will fail with an error )
You also need a valid DRM (or a DRM fix) that the Sony update tool will notify you about new firmware updates.
That's what I can tell you from my experiences.
Backup your DRM partition if you decide to unlock your phone!
And don't try to relock the phone as the camera won't work on a locked phone without DRM key. (at least it was like this in my case)
I've updated to 311 using lubik1's rom image without any issues today. It has everything included. (root,drm,etc..)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x/development/romubxperia-poison-v1-0-xx-f5121-5122-t3525884
Cheers Bru3