Will newer versions of the stock ROM interfere with rooting on the Z2?
Not familiar with the history of Sony in this regard. Need advice before I buy.
Exploits are used to achieve root. From a security point of view, of course Sony will close such exploits in future firmware updates. Other phone manufacturers do that too.
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Hi all,
I was thinking it might be useful to put info. here on this, rather than 5 different threads. There are quite a few of us on the previous firmware and want to update but want root and perhaps don't want to try that over-the-air (OTA) trick to keep root.
Does anyone know are there any successful rooting tricks, or is it just OTA?
OTA isn't a big trick, just updating the firmware over the phone's internet(WiFi or 3G).
Any rumors about directly rooting .62 soon?
I cannot update via OTA because I have recovery and I don't want to remove it
RePlaYing said:
Any rumors about directly rooting .62 soon?
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I just ran through all the Sony Ericsson forums and found no real advancement...the Arc section they are using .ftf files PRErooted ...that's a nice advancement. I still look forward to the next easy method though. When I bought my first SE Android-version phone in 2010 it was exactly like this, it takes some time for the newer official firmware to be rooted, so I'm relaxed about it.
I speak for the people on versions 3.2.7 3.2.8 4.1.x and 4.5.x my question is will there be any way in the foreseeable future of uniting the people below 3.2.7 with those that are higher and only seem to have access to nexus 4.2.2 safestrap edition 1.0.1 pretty much all versions of both tablets (except Saturn) have been rooted but they are unable to do much due to the bootloader incompatibilities. Wish auto update was not a feature.
I am hoping for the longest and most prospererous future for our device. I am very sorry if this is spam or irrelevant.
What can we expect to see coming in the future for new bootloader devices?
No one knows.
it would be nice though
darn i wish i could develop roms but i dont have the time (college)
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darn i wish i could develop roms but i dont have the time (college)
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The thing is, it's not just about someone creating a compatible ROM or unlock. Otherwise, we would've already seen some development for the newer firmware versions. The sole reason for why these things are possible in the first place lies in exploits. No one has been able to discover any holes in the system yet that make these devices vulnerable enough for "attacks" like allowing you to replace the stock recovery or kernel.
I'm kinda bored with nexus safestrap.
Is there anything that can be done with fastboot, can we use that to unlock the bootloader similar to how Sony Xperias get unlocked?
No, completely different devices and software and everything else. Only similar thing is the base of Android, and even then, both Amazon and Sony modified the base(Amazon more so)
Hello everyone,
I just received the z2 that I purchased a few weeks ago. It is the D6503 and it should be running 4.2.2. I am coming from the Galaxy line, so I am a little unfamiliar with the nuances of the Sony software. While I do not need to install a custom rom just yet, I am looking at rooting it and running lollipop on it. However, I do not want to lose the stability and ability that comes with having my DRM intact. Can someone provide me with a little guidance on the direction to go with getting rooted and on lollipop?
Thanks everybody for your help.
Downgrade to 4.4.2, then install the XZDR. That will give you a working recovery so you can install a prerooted firmware in .zip format.
It will not be modified, just plain boring firmware with root and recovery.
Thank you very much. I know the stock will likely be boring, but since I just got the phone, I want to keep my warranty within reach until I am sure there are no issues with it. Plus, it does get bothersome losing the benefits of DRM, so I want to at least see what Sony's hardware has to offer before I take it down a notch.
Hey everyone
I'm new here. So I repair mobile phones, tablets, Apple products, computers for a living. So I'm very familiar with the hardware side but I'm completely new to rooting. I'm also familiar with Jailbreaking for iPhones but from what I can see, it's a bit more complicated maybe?
I have a galaxy S6 Edge (Model SM-G925W8) with Bell, in Canada. I'd like to root it but I'm so afraid I'll brick it and then they won't cover it under warranty. It's still under warranty. The reason I'd like to root: I wanted to backup my current, original version of Android BEFORE I upgrade to 5.1.1 in case I experience problems with battery drain or I just plain don't like it. I've heard, to do that, I have to root. Once I root and do that, then I may look into doing other things.
I've been reading mixed reviews on reliable roms? for this version of the Edge. If anyone can point me in the right direction and tell me , step for step, what I have to do to successfully root this and 'jailbreak' the phone, that would be great. thanks! !
Even if you do you won't be able to restore it with that type of backup. You will have to flash a stock firmware.
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Even if you do you won't be able to restore it with that type of backup. You will have to flash a stock firmware.
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And flashing a stock firmware means I could go back to the previous version of Android? Where or how would I obtain the stock firmware? I know with Apple products it kind of goes by the serial # so someone e'se wouldn't work. For lack of better terms. Like I said, I'm completely new to rooting and a new Android user. Thanks.
My app I use Suntrust Bank will no longer work on Kit Kat so I have to update. I still have Knox but not even sure if it's worth worrying about on such an old phone as it's definitely under no warranty but keeping it would be nice as it does help prevent malicious boot apps.
So anyway should I jump to Marshmallow or am I better off with Lollipop? Which one is best to be running and still be able to root to use apps like Titanium Backup?
Please advise on what release I should update to and best method to update and still have root.
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