Hello my friends. I had an iPhone 4 and I just bought my Xperia Z2 5 days ago.
During these 5 days I am here in this amazing forum reading a lot about Android development. So lets go to my questions.
So. If i wanna have all access into my phone...
1. I must root it...
2. then make a TA partition backup to save DRM keys and not lose warranty...
3. If i want to change ROM and Kernel i can unlock bootloader after these steps.
is it correct?
And if one day I am tired of all this and i want to Clean restore my phone.
It means i want Stock rom, Stock kernel, non-rooted and locked bootloader, is it possible? if so, in what thread it explain what to do?
My Xperia Z2 is from Brazil model is D6543 and firmware is 17.1.A.2.55
thank you very much, I will probably root my phone soon after answers here. :good:
hitsukun said:
Hello my friends. I had an iPhone 4 and I just bought my Xperia Z2 5 days ago.
During these 5 days I am here in this amazing forum reading a lot about Android development. So lets go to my questions.
So. If i wanna have all access into my phone...
1. I must root it...
2. then make a TA partition backup to save DRM keys and not lose warranty...
3. If i want to change ROM and Kernel i can unlock bootloader after these steps.
is it correct?
And if one day I am tired of all this and i want to Clean restore my phone.
It means i want Stock rom, Stock kernel, non-rooted and locked bootloader, is it possible? if so, in what thread it explain what to do?
My Xperia Z2 is from Brazil model is D6543 and firmware is 17.1.A.2.55
thank you very much, I will probably root my phone soon after answers here. :good:
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Yes all this is correct.
I believe your model number is D6503?
Some ROMs can be flashed on a locked bootloader as well.
Use this for rooting on locked bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783750
Use this to get recovery on locked bootloader after rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
This thread should help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765461
I can't find the tool for TA Backup yet so I recommend you check the Cross-Device development sub forum.
HussainQ said:
Yes all this is correct.
I believe your model number is D6503?
Some ROMs can be flashed on a locked bootloader as well.
Use this for rooting on locked bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783750
Use this to get recovery on locked bootloader after rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
This thread should help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765461
I can't find the tool for TA Backup yet so I recommend you check the Cross-Device development sub forum.
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Man, I am really thankful for your answer. But no, my model is D6543. It sells in brazil that comes with digital TV. Will it be a problem for me?
hitsukun said:
Man, I am really thankful for your answer. But no, my model is D6543. It sells in brazil that comes with digital TV. Will it be a problem for me?
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Ah I see that the only difference is a few LTE bands. Nothing else. I would recommend you ask in a ROM thread if the model number is supported or not before flashing a ROM
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Hi all, I drunkly ran into the sea with my Nexus 5 in my pocket so that is long gone.
Next week I'm thinking about investing in an xperia z ultra, however I have seen and heard of many of the methods used to root it will capture your IMEI number and use it for malicious reasons.
I was looking at following this guide (presuming my phone software/firmware will even be compatible) and just want to clarify it works fine with no danger.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569904
This is the link to the phone I'm looking at buying
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Xper...68398?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item35cff8fe2e
If I cannot root the phone, I will not be buying it as adblock is a must for me, and if xposed works then I'll be delighted also.
Can someone please help clear up my confusion?
Thanks!
:cyclops:
declan8888 said:
Hi all, I drunkly ran into the sea with my Nexus 5 in my pocket so that is long gone.
Next week I'm thinking about investing in an xperia z ultra, however I have seen and heard of many of the methods used to root it will capture your IMEI number and use it for malicious reasons.
I was looking at following this guide (presuming my phone software/firmware will even be compatible) and just want to clarify it works fine with no danger.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569904
This is the link to the phone I'm looking at buying
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Xper...68398?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item35cff8fe2e
If I cannot root the phone, I will not be buying it as adblock is a must for me, and if xposed works then I'll be delighted also.
Can someone please help clear up my confusion?
Thanks!
:cyclops:
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That would work, or there is a dual recovery installer(CWM and TWRP)that you could use if you want recovery. Whichever you use let the phone update to .108 firmware then run it, if you unlock your bootloader be sure to back up your TA partition beforehand.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...de-root-android-4-4-4-ver-14-4-0-108-t2801587
As the ever helpful @adfurgerson said. EasyRoot is the best tool or [NUT]'s recovery installer. They both use the same exploit.
Any other questions just ask, after searching
Thanks guys :fingers-crossed:
For me the easiest one I use is the Dual Recovery installation files. It has an option to root and install dual recovery all in one.
I used Flashtool for rooting, few clicks and done.
Then i flashed dualrecovery and GPe ROM :good:
Hi guys, first off, I'd like to apologise if this is not the right place for this thread- feel free to move it to the right place if so!
Secondly, I'd like to ask if there's a method for unlocking a bootloader that is locked... do I need to unlock the tablet from the EE carrier first? Or is there another method of doing so?
I tried to root the device for hours on end and nothing managed to work at all!
Any help at all would be appreciated!
Thank you,
Amro
dizzij said:
Hi guys, first off, I'd like to apologise if this is not the right place for this thread- feel free to move it to the right place if so!
Secondly, I'd like to ask if there's a method for unlocking a bootloader that is locked... do I need to unlock the tablet from the EE carrier first? Or is there another method of doing so?
I tried to root the device for hours on end and nothing managed to work at all!
Any help at all would be appreciated!
Thank you,
Amro
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if you have an operator market device, 99% you will not be able to unlock your bootloader.
You can look in Service Menu if your device bootloader is unlockable.
But even if it is not, you can root your device easily, just look for instructions on XDA.
The only thing you won't be able to do with unlockable bootloader is install custom (e.g. CM, FXP) firmwares on your device.
Hey all my bootloader said it can be unlocked and just wondering if I can have some help with the rooting process this is my first owned sony
get root then install twrp recovery then backup TA.
to root :
try giefroot. if failed, find older kitkat firmware version & flash using flashtools. repeat giefroot.
if Z3v is not supported, then proceed to unlock bootloader
Code:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
unlocking bootloader may cause losing drm keys permanently
huntsy said:
Hey all my bootloader said it can be unlocked and just wondering if I can have some help with the rooting process this is my first owned sony
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Whoa, think about what you're doing first. Are you unlocking for developmental purposes? There hasn't been any root to achieve yet and unlocking will mean losing the DRM keys that Sony uses to enhance such functions like the camera sensors. It's a point of no return because none of the software that's available online supports the Z3v. And I mean root, TA backup, and even PC Companion itself.
Just a caution to let you know.
bnm
U have Skype
ya... be careful.... but it is good to know that some of z3v devices are allowed to unlock bootloader.... nice one.... but unfortunately my device was not allowed
p.shashikiran94 why are you resurrecting all these old posts? Are you trying to rack up you post count?
I'm frustrated because after a basically dead board here for several weeks, I posted a question that suddenly got buried out of sight so it never gets answered.
God forbid I ask on the development board for I'll surely suffer "noob chastisement".
AddictedToGlass said:
p.shashikiran94 why are you resurrecting all these old posts? Are you trying to rack up you post count?
I'm frustrated because after a basically dead board here for several weeks, I posted a question that suddenly got buried out of sight so it never gets answered.
God forbid I ask on the development board for I'll surely suffer "noob chastisement".
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It's weird he's resurrecting them, I agree. And I wouldn't bother with unlocking unless there is definitive proof we can. I say this because someone here went so far into the terminal of his Z3v that he got into hot waters and bricked his phone. After changing out with Verizon too many times, they kicked him out of his warranty.
I have bought xperia z ultra yesterday..
I want to try new roms... i am using android since years and have tried different roms of different phones..
xperia have a got a bootloader LB or UB.. m confused where and how to start existing roms? I do not want t brick my device....
somebody please help and answer n guide me....
thanks
Search the many guides. You should find what you need with a little searching.
Thanks for reply... i went through several forums .... i have a locked bootloader with 5.0.2.. am confused with the first step...
1. Should I unlock my bootloader??
or
1. Should I flash with 4.4, then install custom recovery and then flash rooted roms??
I am not concerned of warranty, but m concerned of losing my baseband .. please suggest !!
If you don't care about warranty, unlock your bootloader, flash some kernel with recovery and flash custom ROM.
Regards
vkgupta87 said:
I have bought xperia z ultra yesterday..
I want to try new roms... i am using android since years and have tried different roms of different phones..
xperia have a got a bootloader LB or UB.. m confused where and how to start existing roms? I do not want t brick my device....
somebody please help and answer n guide me....
thanks
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You must unlock bootloader before you install non stock Rom. Before doing this, you must have a recovery.
Hello guys,
I search on the forum but didn't find the answer for the Z5C.
I just want to know if today, can we root the phone without unlocking the bootloader ?
I mean by that, if it possible to get the root and not lost the DRM Key or other stuff like the quality of the camera ?
Maybe can I use a pre rooted rom with flashtool to get the root and no unlocking my bootloader ?
Thank you guys for answering me
LEthien.
Lethien said:
Hello guys,
I search on the forum but didn't find the answer for the Z5C.
I just want to know if today, can we root the phone without unlocking the bootloader ?
I mean by that, if it possible to get the root and not lost the DRM Key or other stuff like the quality of the camera ?
Maybe can I use a pre rooted rom with flashtool to get the root and no unlocking my bootloader ?
Thank you guys for answering me
LEthien.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
No, never. Z5c is identical to Z5 and Z5P regarding base hardware and software. Sorry, but you did not search enough, 1000th post like this.