Hey peeps,
Am totally new to android as I have only just binned my iphone contact and got a Ultra, the issue am having, I am reading and reading and getting nowhere fast
I would like to root my phone but I seem to be getting stuck in an endless loop which I don't know how to break!
Phone is brand new, no contacts, nothing, I just want to do the following, which I would have thought would be in this order,
Backup the TA (As I have read and read that this will save the DRM keys, which once lost are gone)
Now, I read to backup the TA, I need to root, to root I need to unlock bootloader, to unlockboot loader you have to root all of which then I read is warnings that you can lose the DRM's
Arrrghhhh
I have the flashtool installed
Am on .757
My bootloader is locked but unless the .757 update changed it I was able to unlock it but everything I have tried and read doesn't work
I have my unlock key as well, and I have vague idea's what I want to do but there are so many threads and everything seems to loop back to to root, you need unlock, to unlock you need root to flash you need root lol am going crazy.
Am not sure why am struggling so much with following the guides but I guess it's cause I have zero experience with doing this.
any help would be greatly appreciated
Yeah, I'm not surprised by this at all; and welcome! You have to downgrade to 532 using Flashtool, then root, and then backup the TA partition. You're free to upgrade to 757 again after that, unlock your bootloader and root 757.
Sent from my Z Ultra
Thanks for that info mate, so far that's made more sense than searching all of these posts
Am thinking about two steps in this guide to downgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593918
First one seems very simple, but second one seems to flash them back to solid stock from the look of it.
Once downgraded,
I thought you require bootloader unlocked before you can root, and from what I read you need root to unlock/backup, or have I missed something?
(hopefully will be back to 532 shortly after files finish downloading.
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Yeah, I'm not surprised by this at all; and welcome! You have to downgrade to 532 using Flashtool, then root, and then backup the TA partition. You're free to upgrade to 757 again after that, unlock your bootloader and root 757.
Sent from my Z Ultra
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OrangeMagicGod said:
Thanks for that info mate, so far that's made more sense than searching all of these posts
Am thinking about two steps in this guide to downgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593918
First one seems very simple, but second one seems to flash them back to solid stock from the look of it.
Once downgraded,
I thought you require bootloader unlocked before you can root, and from what I read you need root to unlock/backup, or have I missed something?
(hopefully will be back to 532 shortly after files finish downloading.
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Hey mate, yesterday i had successfully root my XZU with locked bootloader and no backup TA or else, because I'm not yet decided to unlock.
Currently your device is locked or unlocked bootloader?.
Perhaps i could help you.
Currently mines locked.
Speederoff said:
Hey mate, yesterday i had successfully root my XZU with locked bootloader and no backup TA or else, because I'm not yet decided to unlock.
Currently your device is locked or unlocked bootloader?.
Perhaps i could help you.
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Currently mines locked.
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Just do as has been said a thousand times...
Downgrade to .532 - see my downgrade thread
Root using either [NUT]'s dual recovery or bin4ries tool - see thread in step above or LordManhattans guide
Backup the TA - see LordManhattons guide
Upgrade to latest FTF
Unlock bootloader
Root using jackies099's kernel
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After hours of reading and searching around and trying to follow what LordManhattan said.
I have the phone down to 523.
I now have the bootloader unlocked
Just not sure on the rooting of the phone..
With Flashtool can I simple press the Lock key and root it that way? I don't know the difference between Superuser or SuperSU
Or do I have to do it another way?
I have looked at a number of rooting options and am unsure what to do, one way the links on the guide didn't work others are little confusing!
OrangeMagicGod said:
After hours of reading and searching around and trying to follow what LordManhattan said.
I have the phone down to 523.
I now have the bootloader unlocked
Just not sure on the rooting of the phone..
With Flashtool can I simple press the Lock key and root it that way? I don't know the difference between Superuser or SuperSU
Or do I have to do it another way?
I have looked at a number of rooting options and am unsure what to do, one way the links on the guide didn't work others are little confusing!
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The order you have done it in is just wrong, so wrong... But what's done is done
Now that the bootloader is unlocked just flash a 757 FTF and install jackie099's kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714511 and then flash SuperSu from recovery
Did you just skip backing up TA partition? Because if you did, that just defeats the purpose of downgrading
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Morning peeps,
No atm I stopped at unlocking the bootloader after the downgrade, I have tried to run the Backup-TA-9.10 app but it fails on detecting Root cause obviously mines not rooted.
So regarding backup am not sure what am supposed to do, as all threads seem to point to that you require root to backup o.0
blueether I have read so many threads my eyes feel like they are going to bleed, like my original post stated, it seems to be a loop I was getting stuck in.
I cant backup without root from all the threads comments
I cant root without backup for safety and bootloader unlocked, and to unlock bootloader it seemed I had to be a specific version namely 532 to unlock.
So I have got somewhere, instead of pulling my hair out going no where
I hope the way I have moved forward doesn't or hasn't caused any possible lose of keys etc, so the question is, how do I backup before trying the next step of root?
Read post 6 above, follow all the steps in tat order
Sent from CarbonROM on my Z-Ultra
Blue I was going to use the Binary link but cant figure out how to download it, it mentions in the post to ask members for a working link if you have difficulty.
Do you have one by chance?
Thanks!
blueether said:
Read post 6 above, follow all the steps in tat order
Sent from CarbonROM on my Z-Ultra
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Blue I was going to use the Binary link but cant figure out how to download it, it mentions in the post to ask members for a working link if you have difficulty.
Do you have one by chance?
Thanks!
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Hey dude, what's going on? .. have you successfully root yet?
Which step is you dont understand to ROOT? .
Done the downgrade!
2.Root using either [NUT]'s dual recovery or bin4ries tool - see thread in step above or LordManhattans guide
Its the above, gone to Bin4ries post, the links don't seem to download for me? so cant get the tool to do the root
3.Backup the TA - see LordManhattons guide - should be able to do that, its working to the point of seeing it's not rooted, so not worried about that part!
4.Upgrade to latest FTF
5.Unlock bootloader - Already done by mistake thinking it was done easiler :S
6.Root using jackies099's kernel
7....
The thing I have noticed as well atm which am slightly worried about, is my sim card says invalid atm, hoping that changes when it's all finished
Speederoff said:
Hey dude, what's going on? .. have you successfully root yet?
Which step is you dont understand to ROOT? .
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OrangeMagicGod said:
Done the downgrade!
2.Root using either [NUT]'s dual recovery or bin4ries tool - see thread in step above or LordManhattans guide
Its the above, gone to Bin4ries post, the links don't seem to download for me? so cant get the tool to do the root
3.Backup the TA - see LordManhattons guide - should be able to do that, its working to the point of seeing it's not rooted, so not worried about that part!
4.Upgrade to latest FTF
5.Unlock bootloader - Already done by mistake thinking it was done easiler :S
6.Root using jackies099's kernel
7....
The thing I have noticed as well atm which am slightly worried about, is my sim card says invalid atm, hoping that changes when it's all finished
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Lol, you shouldn't unlock bootloader =.=" if you only required ROOT =.=".
if you worried, flash stock rom and redo to root?
Well am confused and lost atm.
Point 2 and Point 6 to me, are they not the same thing?
Trying to carry out Point 2, I cant get any of the software it seems as I cant get the links to work
So atm I have a phone working but telling me my sim is "invalid card - no service" currently
Any help for links to the Nuts, or Binary software would be grateful
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Lol, you shouldn't unlock bootloader =.=" if you only required ROOT =.=".
if you worried, flash stock rom and redo to root?
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OrangeMagicGod said:
Well am confused and lost atm.
Point 2 and Point 6 to me, are they not the same thing?
Trying to carry out Point 2, I cant get any of the software it seems as I cant get the links to work
So atm I have a phone working but telling me my sim is "invalid card - no service" currently
Any help for links to the Nuts, or Binary software would be grateful
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the sim/imei problem shouldn't have happened if you followed my guide, but dont worry, it will come back after step 4
for step to use http://nut.xperia-files.com/?dlid=WlUtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjEyMy1CRVRBLmluc3RhbGxlci56aXA= from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647492 and follow the instructions in post 2
Step 2 is only so we can get a backup of the TA so that it is safe to unlock the bootloader
Step 4 when you update to the latest FTF you will lose root
Step 5 will allow you to get root any time you want without having to do the downgrade dance
Step 6 is needed because the stock kernel wont keep write access to the system. This step also re-installs recovery so that you can flash the superSU update binary
Hi Blue,
Feel like am getting my self further and further into the **** with this
I was able to find bin4ries tool after searching on the net for awhile, and used that as advised, which has worked and didn't seem to be a problem, the SU appeared etc.
I then did the Backup which again has gone fine.
I updated what I thought was the latest TFT C6833_14.1.b.2.257_euro-lte.ftf from one of the links but looking at the phones version am still showing 532
That's the stage am at with still the sim/imei issue
I have downloaded the link you have provided for the lockeddualrecovery looking at it, I get options to
1. installation on ROM rooted with SuperSU
2. "" "" " with SUperUser
3. installation on unrooted ROM
4. exit
at this stage am not sure what to do, as I thought getting all the other steps completed now would have solved this.
Think am starting to regretting trying this and feeling like a total tool!
blueether said:
the sim/imei problem shouldn't have happened if you followed my guide, but dont worry, it will come back after step 4
for step to use http://nut.xperia-files.com/?dlid=WlUtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjEyMy1CRVRBLmluc3RhbGxlci56aXA= from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647492 and follow the instructions in post 2
Step 2 is only so we can get a backup of the TA so that it is safe to unlock the bootloader
Step 4 when you update to the latest FTF you will lose root
Step 5 will allow you to get root any time you want without having to do the downgrade dance
Step 6 is needed because the stock kernel wont keep write access to the system. This step also re-installs recovery so that you can flash the superSU update binary
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OrangeMagicGod said:
Hi Blue,
Feel like am getting my self further and further into the **** with this
I was able to find bin4ries tool after searching on the net for awhile, and used that as advised, which has worked and didn't seem to be a problem, the SU appeared etc.
I then did the Backup which again has gone fine.
I updated what I thought was the latest TFT C6833_14.1.b.2.257_euro-lte.ftf from one of the links but looking at the phones version am still showing 532
That's the stage am at with still the sim/imei issue
I have downloaded the link you have provided for the lockeddualrecovery looking at it, I get options to
1. installation on ROM rooted with SuperSU
2. "" "" " with SUperUser
3. installation on unrooted ROM
4. exit
at this stage am not sure what to do, as I thought getting all the other steps completed now would have solved this.
Think am starting to regretting trying this and feeling like a total tool!
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OK so you are past step 3 now and you have a rooted phone with a backed up TA partition.
Step 4
You will want to flash https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B51NBUj0yr7FNmtzWlhrT2JaOU0&export=download with the lates flashtool from https://unrestrict.li/flashtool instructions are in LordManhattan's guide I think
Step 5
Unlock the bootloader - see LordManhattan's guide again
Step 6
Follow the steps in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714511
Hi Mate,
So do I need to user the lockeddualrecovery still (going to assume not)
The link for the google doc doesn't work am getting an error trying to access it
I have the latest Flashtool installed and ready
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OK so you are past step 3 now and you have a rooted phone with a backed up TA partition.
Step 4
You will want to flash https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B51NBUj0yr7FNmtzWlhrT2JaOU0&export=download with the lates flashtool from https://unrestrict.li/flashtool instructions are in LordManhattan's guide I think
Step 5
Unlock the bootloader - see LordManhattan's guide again
Step 6
Follow the steps in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714511
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Hey guys, I've rooted, installed CWM Recovery, Unlocked Bootloader, and installed CyanogenMod on another phone before.
The thing is, I've had this phone for about 6 months and wanted to do the same. However, after browsing through the forums, man are there a lot of scary sh*t going down. I would like the request the procedure to install CyanogenMod safely, without losing any Keys/IMEI/XReality/DRMkeys/Etcetera.
I dont know if the method given by FXP is supposed to be this straight forward, but I too like others, do not want to risk losing important stuff if it can be avoided (Keys/IMEI/XReality/DRMkeys/Etcetera).
HOWTO
Install instructions:
first time
- power off the phone:
- hold vol+ and plug usb to boot into fastboot (blu led)
- fastboot flash boot boot.img (from cm10 zip)
- fastboot reboot
- enter recovery, on boot led will be violet for 3'', during this period press vol+
- flash rom zip
- flash gapps zip
- wipe
- reboot
for update just flash rom zip from recovery
Google Apps are not included in this ROM. You'll need to find those yourself if you want them.
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Frankly speaking, the forums is pretty much jumbled up, and the existing [Guide] Threads are either incomplete (Lacking important steps), or Unclear (Non-Specific steps).
Perhaps someone could do me a favour by using the template that I have below to help me, and possibly others, to install CM 10.2 on our beast of a phone.
Template:
1. Backup TA and DRMkeys and stuff: http://forum-xda-developers-com/backup
2. Root: http://forum-xda-developers-com/root
3. Recovery : http://forum-xda-developers-com/recovery
4: Unlock Bootloader: http://forum-xda-developers-com/ulbl
5: Install FXP's CM 10.2 :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2461286
Something like that would suffice I think, as long as no important steps are missing that would cause me to lose stuff unique to my phone, that cannot be recovered if I didn't back it up.
P.S. My version is 14.1.B.2.257
P.P.S. Thank you in advance.
1. Root
2. Backup TA (VERY IMPORTANT)
3. Install Recovery and unlock the bootloader, or the other way around. Both ways work.
4. Install ROM by following the "guide" that you quoted above.
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk
I'm on 14.1.B.2.257, I believe reverting to the previous version causes data to be lost unless you back it up right. *Sighs* How troublesome.
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I'm on 14.1.B.2.257, I believe reverting to the previous version causes data to be lost unless you back it up right. *Sighs* How troublesome.
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you will have to back up the data anyways. I think unlocking the bootloader does a factory reset, as well one is needed going from stock to CM if i unforget correctly
I am also wondering about this. I'm currently running firmware .257.
I understand that I need to back up the TA partition first (though I'm not exactly sure on what I will loose if I don't). I also understand that to do this I need to root the stock rom. I understand that in order to root, I'll need to first downgrade to an earlier firmware using flashtool. However, after that I'm not so sure what I need to do. As far as I can see, the only method of gaining root currently is to use vRoot, which is currently under investigation for IMEI mining.
How else can I root the device? I was thinking of maybe using the recovery for locked bootloaders here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426739
Following by flashing SuperSU from recovery as per usual.
Will this work, keeping the TA partition intact so that I can back it up before flashing CM? Assuming so, would I even need to downgrade from the .257 firmware at all?
Thanks,
i have CWM now so can flash custom roms like i did on other phones right?
what does unlocking the bootloader give me? unless i'm wrong and i have to unlock to flash?
all i've done so far is do a backup is all. (did a TA backup a while back though)
stiggy2012 said:
I am also wondering about this. I'm currently running firmware .257.
I understand that I need to back up the TA partition first (though I'm not exactly sure on what I will loose if I don't). I also understand that to do this I need to root the stock rom. I understand that in order to root, I'll need to first downgrade to an earlier firmware using flashtool. However, after that I'm not so sure what I need to do. As far as I can see, the only method of gaining root currently is to use vRoot, which is currently under investigation for IMEI mining.
How else can I root the device? I was thinking of maybe using the recovery for locked bootloaders here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426739
Following by flashing SuperSU from recovery as per usual.
Will this work, keeping the TA partition intact so that I can back it up before flashing CM? Assuming so, would I even need to downgrade from the .257 firmware at all?
Thanks,
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OK, so looking into this further, you already need to have root to be able to flash the "CWM for locked bootloader" rocovery. So as far as I can see, the only way to get root in order to back up the TA partition is to give your IMEI to the Chinese via vRoot?
Thank god the stock rom is so good.
tommo123 said:
i have CWM now so can flash custom roms like i did on other phones right?
what does unlocking the bootloader give me? unless i'm wrong and i have to unlock to flash?
all i've done so far is do a backup is all. (did a TA backup a while back though)
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You have to unlock the bootloader to flash custom ROMs. You can flash stock ROMs without unlocking it, but you have to unlock it if you want CM, PAC, PA etc.
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really, so what would happen if i tried to flash an aosp rom now? would the system partition essentially be read only?
sorry for the Qs but haven't had a locked bootloader since the htc desire (although the s-off for that one was to remap the partitions to allow more room for data) and the reasons for unlocking don't seem to be the same.
tommo123 said:
really, so what would happen if i tried to flash an aosp rom now? would the system partition essentially be read only?
sorry for the Qs but haven't had a locked bootloader since the htc desire (although the s-off for that one was to remap the partitions to allow more room for data) and the reasons for unlocking don't seem to be the same.
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Nothing will happen if you try it now. You can easily unlock the bootloader by going to Sony's Dev site, request your key and use Flashtool to unlock it. It takes a couple of minutes once you have Flashtool and the drivers installed. It's also perfectly safe to unlock it and you will lose your warranty. BUT you can easily relock it again if something happens to your ZU and the warrenty will be back.
Remember to backup your TA before you unlock your bootloader. It contains a lot if device info and your unique DRM keys. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the system partition, but you will still have root, photos, music etc. (But do a backup of those just in case).
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i think that's where i got confused with drivers - unlocking.
i have already done a backup of my TA part so that side of it is ok. i'll leave unlocking until there's a rom i want to try. possibly a complete 4.4 or something.
cheers LM
tommo123 said:
i think that's where i got confused with drivers - unlocking.
i have already done a backup of my TA part so that side of it is ok. i'll leave unlocking until there's a rom i want to try. possibly a complete 4.4 or something.
cheers LM
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If you've already backed up your TA, it means that you have the drivers installed, so job done All you have to do is to install Flashtool and get your key from Sony (which you will get on your email straight away). Either way, just ask here if/when you want to unlock it so we can guide you through it (it's very easy though).
ran flashtool but gave me driver errors - missing. unable to install the drivers included (i guess due to windows 8 driver signing)
I'm new to this rooting process regarding my nexus 5. I read all the other posts of rooting nexus 5 and I've downloaded all the necessary things to get start rooting my nexus. For that I'm using CF-Auto root method of chainfire's.
After reading those threads I realized that I have to unlock the bootloader which wipes my data and it's okay with me and the thing I want to know is that will my original ROM will get replaced by a another custom rom If I goes through this process. I want to keep my original stock rom with me.
Can somebody please tell me whether my ROM will get replaced by using CF-Auto Root?
And it it is going to replace. Can I root my phone without replacing my rom and how to do it. Direct me to a post and I will follow it
Thank you
Damiththamara said:
I'm new to this rooting process regarding my nexus 5. I read all the other posts of rooting nexus 5 and I've downloaded all the necessary things to get start rooting my nexus. For that I'm using CF-Auto root method of chainfire's.
After reading those threads I realized that I have to unlock the bootloader which wipes my data and it's okay with me and the thing I want to know is that will my original ROM will get replaced by a another custom rom If I goes through this process. I want to keep my original stock rom with me.
Can somebody please tell me whether my ROM will get replaced by using CF-Auto Root?
And it it is going to replace. Can I root my phone without replacing my rom and how to do it. Direct me to a post and I will follow it
Thank you
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You dont have to worry. it wont replace your stock rom period. CF auto root just adds root permissions. make sure you unlock your boot loader (I assume you have read all about unlocking bootloader) first and theres plenty of guides in nexus 5 forum or just google search Nexus 5 boot loader unlock.
These may come in handy,
unlocking bootloader - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
CF auto root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507211
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You dont have to worry. it wont replace your stock rom period. CF auto root just adds root permissions. make sure you unlock your boot loader (I assume you have read all about unlocking bootloader) first and theres plenty of guides in nexus 5 forum or just google search Nexus 5 boot loader unlock.
These may come in handy,
unlocking bootloader - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
CF auto root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507211
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Thanks...
I'm about to root my nexus now using TWRP custom recovery. Can you please tell me whether I can get OTA updates after rooting my phone. Do I have to replace the ROM with the new image or Can I only get the updates without flashing again and wiping off my data.
Thank you
Damiththamara said:
Thanks...
I'm about to root my nexus now using TWRP custom recovery. Can you please tell me whether I can get OTA updates after rooting my phone. Do I have to replace the ROM with the new image or Can I only get the updates without flashing again and wiping off my data.
Thank you
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I dont have much of experience with nexus after nexus s 2years agoand now im on samsung. as far as I know, No, you wont be able to update via OTA after you installed a custom recovery. but Im not 100% sure though. theres nothing to lose so why dont you give it a try. however you can always make a titanium or loads of backup methods after root and just restore after the update. even CWM or TWRP have custom restore options.
Refer - http://www.wugfresh.com/faqs/can-i-still-take-an-ota-after-i-unlock-and-root/
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.
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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
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yes when you flash a FTF it will wipe out the su app
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I Thanck you very much!!!!
Hi,
I recently recieved a z2 d6503 and was already on the said latest firmware.
Ive noticed i needto downgrade to kitkat and a rootable firmware
I downgraded to 17.1.A.2.55 and tried to flash recovery using this guide http://techglen.com/2014/04/05/inst...6543-17-1-a-2-55-17-1-a-2-36-firmware-how-to/
It seems to flash the boot image okay but i cannot enter recovery as if it didnt actually install.
And i cant unlock my bootloader as the http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ website seems to be playing up
Really frustrated, every guide ive followed wont install root or recovery even on the right firmwares
My flashtool, adb and fastboot are all connecting fine
any help is much appreciated
Welcome to the club man, hope you'll enjoy the ride.
Now to business, to root your D6503 you have 2 options :
- downgrade and follow our own awesome XDA-TV guide : http://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-root-the-sony-xperia-z2-xda-developer-tv/ (I used this one when I got my phone on KK, worked like a charm)
- remain on LP and root using this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/root-t3108230
unlocking the bootloader is needed if you want to use a cusom kernel, and if you decide to do so, make sure you backup your TA partition first, look here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449244 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
I suggest holding off on the bootloader unlocking, play around with the device a bit and see how it feels first, then you can decide.
Thanks so much for the very detailed reply. I will give it a go tomorrow
Greetings everyone.
I knwo this question was probably read here on this forum many, many, many times, but knowing and stating this, I haven't been able to find a solution, even though I've read through for this problem more than I've ever read my university books, it's now 7.10 AM where I live, the sun is shining, and yet here I am, still reading and writing.
THe problem is here. I got an Xperia Z2 D6503 and it was on Android 6 Marshmellow. I wanted to install the existenZ rom, which was posted in the forum, and the troubles came. I had to ROOT and have a costum Recovery (obviously).
And so I started looking everywhere on the internet for a solution, I tried flashing with Flashtool a downgraded FTF, so that I could follow a specific tutorial that was stating so...and then, nothing. Dead end. I couldn't achieve anything. I flashed the ROM, but it was a dead end method to ROOT.
I followed another tutorial, which got me to the current state (17.1.A.2.55), and I believe it was posted by Doomlord, but the files I needed to get a costum recovery were dead.
Now I achieved to ROOT the device, following a doomlord tutorial but I need help how to install a costum recovery, a step by step for dummies edition, so that I can finally install the final existenz 7.0 and enjoy my new phone.
Thank you for your time.
Has your device passed the warranty state? If yes, I would suggest you go for the Unlock Bootloader method, which is much simpler.
Yes I did unlock the bootloader.
What can I do now ?
I tried last night to install a recovery app (apk) that was posted by doomlord...i was able to enter on recovery after a restard via that app, I started the install of the existenz from zip file that I had coppied on the phone...after that...nothing. Dead end. Bootloop.
Did you also flash the bootloop fix?
Knutselmaaster said:
Did you also flash the bootloop fix?
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No I did not do that.
I am now running .2.55 (4.4.2), not rooted.
How do I install existenz from here?
The bootloader is unlocked.
AnonymousPhantom said:
No I did not do that.
I am now running .2.55 (4.4.2), not rooted.
How do I install existenz from here?
The bootloader is unlocked.
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Just follow the installation instructions
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Just follow the installation instructions
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I was kind of hoping to get some help with that, because the instrctions did not help me the first time.
I can't install a costum recovery, as mentioned ime the first post.
Mods, you can close this thread. I solved the problem.
Thank you everyone whp replied.