Hi there,
I'm new to this world, i've an z ultra with 14.1.B.1.510 with locked bootloader, i've no notification for new update...
I don't need to flash costum roms, just the stock kitkat one, but i'd love rooting to use titanium backup and a few more programs.
It's the better to root with my actual rom or should i update first and then root~?
It's mandatory that i unlock the bootloader?
What's the best/simple way to root this device?
Thks
You don't have to unlock your bootloader to update to stock 4.4.4, you either download official PC Companion software and it will tell you that there is an update for your phone, or download Flashtool install the drivers included in Drivers folder and download a 14.4.A.0.108.ftf flash it through Flashtool and you are done
karim-ps said:
You don't have to unlock your bootloader to update to stock 4.4.4, you either download official PC Companion software and it will tell you that there is an update for your phone, or download Flashtool install the drivers included in Drivers folder and download a 14.4.A.0.108.ftf flash it through Flashtool and you are done
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Thks.
And about rooting? What's the simple method?
if you root before updating, you will lose root, you should update and then root your device, use Towelroot, it works flawlessly on the aforementioned ROM "14.4.A.0.108" I used it my self; Good luck
pmauzao said:
Thks.
And about rooting? What's the simple method?
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Backup your TA partitions after rooting and before unlocking bootloader.
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Ok this is my problem.
I have the latest firmware on my Mini and I have installed it trough PC Companion.
Now I would like to root my phone.
1. Is it possible to root with latest firmware? (4.0.1.A.0.283)
2. What guide should I follow to do it the right way?
If I'm correct I need to unlock bootloader first but then what shall I do? The guides I have been reading here seems to be for older firmwares and I don't wanna brick my phone.
Sorry if I posted at the wrong place.
Thanks in advance
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Should be able to unlock the bootloader with the testpoint / s1tool method mentioned here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
After you get the booloader unlocked, you can flash an insecure kernel or boot.img and then you can root your phone with superoneclick or similar..
When you got root, go to market and get Superuser on the device. Be sure to update su binary in the app. The app will also tell you that you got root.
Then you can flash the kernel.sin from your FW back to the phone in fastboot mode, and you now have a rooted phone with a secure kernel.
GETTING YOUR ULTRA ROOTED AND
READY FOR FLASHING
This guide should in theory make your Ultra ready for flashing custom ROMs, and with that said...
...here comes the warning: If you follow the steps contained herein
Your warranty is now voided. I/we are not responsible for bricked devices, or whatever you might end up with.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings
ROOT KitKat (Android 4.4.4)
Back up TA Partition
Install Recovery
Unlock the Bootloader
Install Custom ROM
Using Flashtool
Back to Stock
Handy Links
Glossary
Misc.
Warnings:
Backup your TA partition before unlocking your bootloader - you will lose DRM keys and other stuff during the unlock
Unlocking the Bootloader will wipe your phone, so backup your stuff
Never Flash a FTF to a ZU GPe - it will kill it
Your warranty is now VOID
ROOT KitKat (Android 4.4.4):Rooting 4.4.4
FTFs
14.4.A.0.108
14.4.A.0.118
To root KitKat we have a handy tool called Easy Root by @zxz0O0. This tool will root all modern Xperia devices running KitKat. Please read the thread.
To use this tool first upgrade to one of the above FTFs or use Sony's PC companion to update the phone to Android 4.4.4
Instructions:
What you get
Root
Access to /system rw
Requirements
USB debugging enabled
Settings => About phone => Click 7 times on Android Build to unlock developer options
Unknown sources enabled
Settings => Security
adb drivers installed
How to use
Download the latest version and extract it
Start your device and plug it to your computer
Run install.bat and follow the instructions on screen
Install SuperSU by Chainfire (recommended!)
Congratulations! You should now be rooted.
Don't forget to make a donation or thank the OP in the original thread
Rooting Pre 4.4.4
Upgrade to one of the 4.4.4 FTFs listed above to save any hassle
Rooting The GPe
GPe Owners: Do not try and flash any FTFs to your device. You will BRICK it with no way to recover it.
Go to this thread and follow the steps.
Back up TA Partition:The TA partition is the "Trim Area". There are lots of things stored in here like root certs, revoked certs, DRM keys, current firmware version,... the list goes on. What we are concerned about here is with the DRM keys. Some service centres will not service a Sony device if these are missing. Unlocking the BL will erase these.
Once you lose these keys, you can't get them back, so backup the TA and upload it to your Dropbox etc
You will need Backup TA for Sony Xperia by @DevShaft Please read the thread.
Instructions:
Download the latest version of Backup TA.
Extract the ZIP file to a folder location of your choosing.
Navigate to the folder location of Backup TA.
Make sure no other script or application which is using ADB is running.
Make sure the device is booted in normal mode (the way you normally use it).
Run Backup-TA.bat
Read the last paragraph of the license before continuing.
Read the information and follow the instructions given by the tool.
Don't forget to make a donation or thank the OP in the original thread
Install Recovery:
Download the latest version of @[NUT]'s Dual Recovery
Instructions:
Make sure you have USB debugging turned ON.
download ZU-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-BETA.installer.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com
Windows:
unpack at C: or somewhere you will remember!
navigate to the resulting directory and look for install.bat, double click it to run;
Linux:
unpack in your home folder with 'unzip ZU-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-BETA.installer.zip'
navigate to the resulting directory and 'chmod +x install.sh', then execute it, follow instructions.
Your phone WILL reboot when installation has completed and it will go into the default recovery for the first boot.
Reboot to system from recovery to allow the installer to clean up after installation (it is safe to skip this step).
Enjoy DUAL RECOVERY!
Don't forget to make a donation or thank the OP in the original thread
Unlock the Bootloader:This will wipe your phone, so backup your stuff
You only need to unlock the bootloader if you want to run either a custom kernel or a custom ROM. Most ROMs based on the Sony releases will run on a locked bootloader.
Instructions:
Go to Sony's Developer site
Request the unlock key and check your mail straight away. Email is quick these days.
Open the latest Flashtool on your computer
Click the "BLU" icon
Follow the steps and enter your unlock key
Install Custom ROM:To install a custom ROM you will have to complete the steps above (ROOT, Back up the TA Partition, and Unlock the Bootloader) you dont need to have installed recovery but it will help you make a backup of the current state of your device.
After the above are done:
Backup current software with custom recovery (TWRP or cwm - use the same recovery the the new ROM uses*)
Downlod ROM
Extract boot.img from within the .zip
Flash the boot.img (not absolutely necessary but will mean you are on a recovery that is tested to work with the ROM)
In fastboot mode use either flashtool or the fastboot commands
- If you want to use the boot.img's recovery to make a back up of the current software/state of the device use:
Code:
fastboot boot boot.img
- or if you just want to flash the kernel and recovery to flash the ROM use:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
Wipe Data
Wipe Cache
Wipe Delvik Cache
Flash ROM
Reboot
*CM based ROMs normally use CWM. Slim and Omni based normally use TWRP
Using flashtool:Please use this very good guide: Flashtool XZU
Back to Stock:
To get back to pure stock Sony there are several things that need to be done:
Make sure you have root
Backup any data/photos/etc on the phone
Restore your TA backup with the TA backup tool above
If you are on a custom kernel or ROM you ZU will not boot at this stage
Start flashtool and load a FTF
Start the flash and wait for the onscreen instructions to connect the ZU
Connect your ZU in flashmode
With the ZU powered off
Connect to PC while holding the volume down key
Flash will start
Wait for flash to complete
Handy Links:FTFs: The FTF depository thread
Flashtool: http://flashtool.net
SuperSU: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en
Glossary:FTF: A flashable package of Sony's stock firmware. These can be found in The FTF depository thread
TA Partition: The TA partition is the "Trim Area" there are lots of things stored in here like root cert, revoked certs, DRM keys, current firmware,... the list goe on. What we are concerned with is the DRM keys. Some service centres will not service a Sony device if these are missing. Unlocking the BL will erase these.
Bootloader or BL: This is the thing that loads Android. To run a custom ROM (non Sony) you have to unlock this
Root: You are GOD
boot.img: The kernel and recovery (on Xperia)
XDA:DevDB Information
Z-Ultra Root Guide, Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Contributors
blueether, H. E. Pennypacker, adfurgerson, LordManhattan, [NUT], geohot, many others
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2014-11-13
Last Updated 2015-01-01
Reserved
As always, very informative blueether.
Questions:
(1) Does this mean we no longer need to downgrade/upgrade/restore imei etc?
(2) Unlocking the bootloader is a requirement for installing any rom? No way around this?
(3) I understand the need for the disclaimers but rooting/unlocking BL doesn't automatically void your warranty does it?
unidentifier said:
As always, very informative blueether.
Questions:
(1) Does this mean we no longer need to downgrade/upgrade/restore imei etc?
(2) Unlocking the bootloader is a requirement for installing any rom? No way around this?
(3) I understand the need for the disclaimers but rooting/unlocking BL doesn't automatically void your warranty does it?
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1/ was only needed on 4.2
2/ added a line
3/ ring Sony and say this: "I rooted my ZU, and now it won't boot. Can you fix it for me?" what do you think their response will be?
With the warranty question: I asked because I'm more concerned about the cracked glass issues than bricking the device because I couldn't follow instructions. Thanks again for the instructions.
I may sound dumb but if I am only interested in root just for link2sd feature & foldermount to overcome internal storage limitation by transfering to SD card then do I have to follow all steps ? or only first 2 step will do i.e. Root & install SU.
I will just root it & don't want to touch TA or Bootloader as not planning to update with custom rom. please suggest that even for rooting do I need to backup TA / unlock bootloader.
also will new update of Android Lollipop will wipe my root or will I be able to upgrade to lollipop in later on stage with Root.
please reply on this.
Nice with an updated version. Do speak up if you need some help with anything.
anandbohra said:
I may sound dumb but if I am only interested in root just for link2sd feature & foldermount to overcome internal storage limitation by transfering to SD card then do I have to follow all steps ? or only first 2 step will do i.e. Root & install SU.
I will just root it & don't want to touch TA or Bootloader as not planning to update with custom rom. please suggest that even for rooting do I need to backup TA / unlock bootloader.
also will new update of Android Lollipop will wipe my root or will I be able to upgrade to lollipop in later on stage with Root.
please reply on this.
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My XZU hasn't arrived but my experience with other phones is that root alone should allow you to use link2sd and fouldermount.
Can't speak to OTA updates being blocked on rooted phones..
anandbohra said:
I may sound dumb but if I am only interested in root just for link2sd feature & foldermount to overcome internal storage limitation by transfering to SD card then do I have to follow all steps ? or only first 2 step will do i.e. Root & install SU.
I will just root it & don't want to touch TA or Bootloader as not planning to update with custom rom. please suggest that even for rooting do I need to backup TA / unlock bootloader.
also will new update of Android Lollipop will wipe my root or will I be able to upgrade to lollipop in later on stage with Root.
please reply on this.
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Yes if you just need root the only go that far
OTA will probably fail with root, and flashing a FTF will wipe root when L arrives
rooting is not working. stops as there is no tr.apk included. In the guide there is nothing about tr.apk needed to be downloaded as well as that you need to donate before you can download. I dont mind to donate but I need to know it will work.
krystan said:
rooting is not working. stops as there is no tr.apk included. In the guide there is nothing about tr.apk needed to be downloaded as well as that you need to donate before you can download. I dont mind to donate but I need to know it will work.
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Are you only wanting to root, or do you plan to install recovery also?
blueether said:
Yes if you just need root the only go that far
OTA will probably fail with root, and flashing a FTF will wipe root when L arrives
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Thank you very much for your prompt reply.
will post my experience once I receive my piece & just plain root it.
anyhow as per google Lollipop might take another 4-5 months for Xperia Z Ultra (might be May-15)
Thanks every one.
anandbohra said:
Thank you very much for your prompt reply.
will post my experience once I receive my piece & just plain root it.
anyhow as per google Lollipop might take another 4-5 months for Xperia Z Ultra (might be May-15)
Thanks every one.
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Just roo should be fine
We are getting close to haveing a working AOSP L, give it a few days I guess (but pleas dont clog this thread up with L stuff for now
All my previous Sumsang phones were on custom ROMs.
But with SonyXZU I just want to root, for now
krystan said:
All my previous Sumsang phones were on custom ROMs.
But with SonyXZU I just want to root, for now
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Darn I was going to suggest using the dualrecovery installer for locked bootloaders and then flashing supersu from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...de-root-android-4-4-4-ver-14-4-0-108-t2801587
I have the towelroot apk that I downloaded a few days ago, but not sure what you would need to do with it.
adfurgerson said:
Darn I was going to suggest using the dualrecovery installer for locked bootloaders and then flashing supersu from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...de-root-android-4-4-4-ver-14-4-0-108-t2801587
I have the towelroot apk that I downloaded a few days ago, but not sure what you would need to do with it.
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Thank you adfurgenson
If I do dualrecovery will I be able to get 5.0?
Or only manually?
krystan said:
Thank you adfurgenson
If I do dualrecovery will I be able to get 5.0?
Or only manually?
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I am pretty certain that you have to go back to stock to receive the OTA, but I think that would apply also if you only rooted. Flashing an ftf file with flashtool without checking the boxes to wipe data is what I have seen recommended to get back to stock. I hate giving an answer I am not one hundred percent sure is correct so I will call on some experts, @blueether or @HEPennypacker can you confirm this is correct please.
adfurgerson said:
I am pretty certain that you have to go back to stock to receive the OTA, but I think that would apply also if you only rooted. Flashing an ftf file with flashtool without checking the boxes to wipe data is what I have seen recommended to get back to stock. I hate giving an answer I am not one hundred percent sure is correct so I will call on some experts, @blueether or @HEPennypacker can you confirm this is correct please.
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meh, can't be bothered writing a reply. What you said will work if/when the OTA fails
OK more of a reply...
unless the OTA is only very minor it will normally fail even if the ZU just rooted
ADB Drivers and Sony PC Companion
ADB
Trying to prep the computer before the XZU arrives. The sticky mentions ADB drivers.
Are these the best ways to get them or are there better options?:
15 Second ADB Installer: http://goo.gl/ixQyom
Minimal ADB and Fastboot: http://goo.gl/EuGtRo
PC COMPANION
Link to Sony PC Companion
http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiazultra/tools/pc-companion/
Hi guys.
I really took my time and I have searched the whole forum, all the threads involving rooting and also googled the heck of it, but still I am not pretty 100% sure how should I root mine Z2 23.0.1.A.0.167 after update as in many threads I found different answers.
Could please someone point me how to root my Z2?
Specifications below:
- first time root
- no custom recovery
- bought as 4.4.2, now updated to 4.4.4 @23.0.1.A.0.167
- UK, unbranded
I would like to get root, have custom recovery, could flash custom roms/kernels, etc.
I will really appreciate any help.
Thanks.
1. Use flashtool to downgrade to 314 firmware (exclude data)
2. Root and install recovery
3. Flash 167 rom
4. Useflashtool to flash pre-rooted 167 firmware (excluding data and system)
This method would alow you to keep your bootloader locked
I recomend using the TA Backup tool to backup ur TA just incase you want to unlock your bootloader
(when you root your device on 314)
Envious_Data said:
1. Use flashtool to downgrade to 314 firmware (exclude data)
2. Root and install recovery
3. Flash 167 rom
4. Useflashtool to flash pre-rooted 167 firmware (excluding data and system)
This method would alow you to keep your bootloader locked
I recomend using the TA Backup tool to backup ur TA just incase you want to unlock your bootloader
(when you root your device on 314)
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wow this sucks do we have to downgrade ?
and where do i find these can you give links ty
Envious_Data said:
1. Use flashtool to downgrade to 314 firmware (exclude data)
2. Root and install recovery
3. Flash 167 rom
4. Useflashtool to flash pre-rooted 167 firmware (excluding data and system)
This method would alow you to keep your bootloader locked
I recomend using the TA Backup tool to backup ur TA just incase you want to unlock your bootloader
(when you root your device on 314)
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Thank you very much. Looks like I am going to play with it today.
(something changes if I dont care about my bootloader unlocked?)
MonsterMMORPG said:
wow this sucks do we have to downgrade ?
and where do i find these can you give links ty
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I would also like to get the links even I saw threads describing it, but just for clarification.
MonsterMMORPG said:
wow this sucks do we have to downgrade ?
and where do i find these can you give links ty
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http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
If you have a unlocked bootloader you can just flash a recovery and use it to flash A root zip
splasenekladivo said:
Thank you very much. Looks like I am going to play with it today.
(something changes if I dont care about my bootloader unlocked?)
I would also like to get the links even I saw threads describing it, but just for clarification.
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Links above
Bootloader cant be unlocked at all unless YOU unlock it via flashtool or fastboot
Envious_Data said:
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
If you have a unlocked bootloader you can just flash a recovery and use it to flash A root zip
Links above
Bootloader cant be unlocked at all unless YOU unlock it via flashtool or fastboot
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Thanks for the links.
I thought you can easily unlock bootloader via Sony code, as I checked mine in software info I would be able to do it, or am I wrong?
In case I have unlocked bootloader, I will just flash via flash tool for example the dual recovery, then flash prerooted rom and I am good to go right?
(when I will pass all of this I will write it over here)
splasenekladivo said:
Thanks for the links.
I thought you can easily unlock bootloader via Sony code, as I checked mine in software info I would be able to do it, or am I wrong?
In case I have unlocked bootloader, I will just flash via flash tool for example the dual recovery, then flash prerooted rom and I am good to go right?
(when I will pass all of this I will write it over here)
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Flash pre-rooted rom and flash a 167 FTF (exclude system and data)
If your on unlocked bootloader flash recovery and then use recovery to flash a pre-rooted rom
Envious_Data said:
Flash pre-rooted rom and flash a 167 FTF (exclude system and data)
If your on unlocked bootloader flash recovery and then use recovery to flash a pre-rooted rom
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Thanks again, going to try it and will report afterwards.
Cheers.
splasenekladivo said:
Thanks again, going to try it and will report afterwards.
Cheers.
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One more question, any way to get root before flashing whole rom so I can run titanium backup before I wipe the whole thing?
Get your backup before the process.
I wanna root my phone without unlocking the bootloader, is it possible?
Kevinwith4y said:
I wanna root my phone without unlocking the bootloader, is it possible?
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yes.
1. Downgrade (if youre using the .167 to .112)
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
Jevinruv said:
yes.
1. Downgrade (if youre using the .167 to .112)
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
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Nice! Thanks
I have xperia m aqua e2353 with 26.1.A.2.167
I already downgraded to 112 and was able to root.
I want to flash .167
From the instructions, it says "build pre-rooted upgrade zip". I can't find a step-by-step procedure on doing this. Do I have to have a 167 ftf and use flash tool to extract kernel?
Sorry, new on M4....
Jevinruv said:
yes.
1. Downgrade (if youre using the .167 to .112)
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
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I have xperia m aqua e2353 with 26.1.A.2.167
I already downgraded to 112 and was able to root.
I want to flash .167
From the instructions, it says "build pre-rooted upgrade zip". I can't find a step-by-step procedure on doing this. Do I have to have a 167 ftf and use flash tool to extract kernel?
Sorry, new on M4....
greatbal said:
I have xperia m aqua e2353 with 26.1.A.2.167
I already downgraded to 112 and was able to root.
I want to flash .167
From the instructions, it says "build pre-rooted upgrade zip". I can't find a step-by-step procedure on doing this. Do I have to have a 167 ftf and use flash tool to extract kernel?
Sorry, new on M4....
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here is a detailed guide to upgrade your .112 to .167 while keeping root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64565057&postcount=5
Jevinruv said:
here is a detailed guide to upgrade your .112 to .167 while keeping root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64565057&postcount=5
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thank you very much!
Hi
Im kind of new to this android stuff
I need help downgrading from 167 to 112
can anyone give me step by step on how do it?
Sorry for the inconvenience
Aragi said:
Hi
Im kind of new to this android stuff
I need help downgrading from 167 to 112
can anyone give me step by step on how do it?
Sorry for the inconvenience
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This is how I did it with mine I included the rooting process too.
1.) Download flashtool and install all the drivers that is provided by flashtool (They're in the Flashtool/drivers folder in your C drive, I believe) In order to install the drivers, you have to disable windows 8 or 10's driver signature verification (to do that, open up settings then click "update and recovery then click the "recovery" option then click "advanced reboot" I don't know if the process is the same for Windows 8 though).
2.) Download the .112 firmware using XpeiraFirm (It's included in flashtool. You can use the commercial and Journalists one).
3.) Backup your data. (Text messages, call logs, music, photos).
4.) Flash the firmware using flash tool.
5.) If you lost your imei after the downgrade process, go ahead and do a factory reset. (It's somewhere in settings.).
6.) Download the rootkit and the TWRP(custom recovery) installer from this guide. Place them in the folder where you have the ADB and fastboot executable and then run the rootkit first then run the TWRP installer after.
7.) If you wish to update your firmware, just refer to the link in number 6 as there, you'll find the pre-rooted zip which you can use to update your phone to the latest firmware.
Good luck!
-TAM
Thank you so much with the fast reply...
Hope the rooting method works after i downgrade
Aragi said:
Thank you so much with the fast reply...
Hope the rooting method works after i downgrade
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You're welcome. I edited the post by the way
Hi all, I just recently got a Z2( first sony device in almost 10 years). It is on 23.5.A.0.575 build. I guess it is still locked bootloader.
I am wondering if anyone could give me a general idea of what to do to root, unlock bootloader( if it is necessary), Recovery and install rom.
I have been tinkering some other android devices and I know how to backup/install rom. But with so much info floating around the forum I kind of lost direction of what to do for the z2.
I appreciate anyone's input.
Thank you.
attachment is the phone infomation. I am in the U.S. and using AT&T as my wireless carrier.
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
Hariskh said:
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
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Thank you so much, hariskh. I am reading all the threads you gave me now.
One quick question, someone else mention downgrade to LP 5.1.1. Is there any difference if I downgrade to KK or LP? I would for sure install a MM rom on top of that. Will the downgraded firmware matter?
Again, thank you for your help.
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laofan said:
Thank you so much, hariskh. I am reading all the threads you gave me now.
One quick question, someone else mention downgrade to LP 5.1.1. Is there any difference if I downgrade to KK or LP? I would for sure install a MM rom on top of that. Will the downgraded firmware matter?
Again, thank you for your help.
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NO the firm downgrade will not matter at all. i suggested Kitkat as its easy to root and install a recovery.although u can install lollipop if u know how to root and install recovery
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here are the adb drivers https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24521665358595410
here are the flashtool drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
be sure to disable driver signature verification in your windows
Hariskh said:
NO the firm downgrade will not matter at all. i suggested Kitkat as its easy to root and install a recovery.although u can install lollipop if u know how to root and install recovery
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here are the adb drivers https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24521665358595410
here are the flashtool drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
be sure to disable driver signature verification in your windows
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Thanks. I am downgrading to KK now and would report back. Finger crossed.
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Hariskh said:
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
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I have successfully root and install lockdual recovery. Should I unlock bootloader before install the rom?
laofan said:
I have successfully root and install lockdual recovery. Should I unlock bootloader before install the rom?
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its your choice you want to do now or later but sometimes after unlocking your bootloader your phone factory resets including internal storage.I suggest do it now but first do a TA backup first. it will backup your TA partion and whenever u want to lock your bootloader without losing features u can do it with this tool and no one will ever know that your bootloader was ever unlocked. its very useful backup first
Hariskh said:
its your choice you want to do now or later but sometimes after unlocking your bootloader your phone factory resets including internal storage.I suggest do it now but first do a TA backup first. it will backup your TA partion and whenever u want to lock your bootloader without losing features u can do it with this tool and no one will ever know that your bootloader was ever unlocked. its very useful backup first
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Thanks. All good now. Up and runing 3.5 !
laofan said:
Thanks. All good now. Up and runing 3.5 !
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Did you backup your TA partion