I unlocked the bootloader following Sony's tutorial and now im just stuck on how to root it. From what i can tell 23.0.1.A.4.30 isn't rootable, am I able to downgrade my firmware then root?
Sorry, only just got the Tab
I'm in the same boat.
Need root for this latest firmware, preferably without having to unlock the bootloader.
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This looks like a good way...
http://www.hanfei.name/xperia-z2-tablet-wifi-sgp511-23-0-1-a-4-30-uk-rooted-zip.html
geko95gek said:
I'm in the same boat.
Need root for this latest firmware, preferably without having to unlock the bootloader.
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This looks like a good way...
http://www.hanfei.name/xperia-z2-tablet-wifi-sgp511-23-0-1-a-4-30-uk-rooted-zip.html
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Nup u need to be rooted to use that.
How do I downgrade my firmware to a rootable version? Help
GalaxyWhy said:
Nup u need to be rooted to use that.
How do I downgrade my firmware to a rootable version? Help
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I've managed to do it. It was quite straight forward in the end.
You need to flash a 4.4.2 FTF file with Flashtool, then root that with EasyRoot and install DualRecovery. Then you can flash the latest 4.4.4 pre-rooted zip and voila! :good:
geko95gek said:
I've managed to do it. It was quite straight forward in the end.
You need to flash a 4.4.2 FTF file with Flashtool, then root that with EasyRoot and install DualRecovery. Then you can flash the latest 4.4.4 pre-rooted zip and voila! :good:
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*EDIT* found what I needed in kulvertti's thread
"Just received my new Xperia Z2 today. It comes with 4.4.4 already (23.0.1.A.4.30)...can you please post link to download the earlier 4.4.2 FTF file? I can't find it on Sony's site. Thanks! :good:"
Is there an optimal ftf for running cm11/12. Also, what is the best way to find out what firmware you are running? Is it displayed somewhere?
bacon612 said:
Is there an optimal ftf for running cm11/12. Also, what is the best way to find out what firmware you are running? Is it displayed somewhere?
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To find out your firmware, go to Settings, About Tablet, then scroll down to your "Build number"....this is your firmware version. Don't know the answer to your first question, since I'm on STOCK (rooted) and not CM. sorry....
geko95gek said:
I've managed to do it. It was quite straight forward in the end.
You need to flash a 4.4.2 FTF file with Flashtool, then root that with EasyRoot and install DualRecovery. Then you can flash the latest 4.4.4 pre-rooted zip and voila! :good:
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Can you link me to the stuff you used? I've tried searching for a FTF but I cant find any for mine, which is the SGP512. Can I just flash a SGP511 since they're both WiFi?
Thanks
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Build number : 6.0.A.3.62
Android version : 2.3.7
How should I root it?
I guess root is only available for .63, .67 and .73
Thanks
Why don't you upgrade to one of the newer frimwares then?
Just flash doom stock kernel,it has root and recovey.
You can find it in dev section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1635582
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scook94 said:
Why don't you upgrade to one of the newer frimwares then?
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How can I upgrade it to one of the newer firmwares?
rahulwadhwani said:
How can I upgrade it to one of the newer firmwares?
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Do you not get a software update notification if you have it check for updates under settings.
You can always flash an ftf for your specific region with what ever version you want.
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Thanks.... Had the same problem and got it rooted
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@rahulwadhwani and @all i rooted my phone and installed recovery by switching to the DoomLord Kernel.....I also maintained my .62 firmware, and got recovery and root.
Try Steps I Taken For This-:
1. Unlock Boot-Loader,Which is necessary -:
*http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions(I Did From Here) OR
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
2. Download latest Flash Tool from -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
3. Download DoomLord Stock Kernel -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1635582
4. Make Phone To The FlashBoot Mode -:
*Click And Hold Up Volume Key While Plugging The Cable
5. Open Flash-Tool nad Select Flash Button ---> Flash-Boot Mode ---->Select The file Kernel File....If you can't see it there,try typing its name and click select.....
6. WoW you got New Advenced Stock Kernel With Root Permission And Recovery...ENJOY!!!!
pratyush_gamer said:
@rahulwadhwani and @all i rooted my phone and installed recovery by switching to the DoomLord Kernel.....I also maintained my .62 firmware, and got recovery and root.
Try Steps I Taken For This-:
1. Unlock Boot-Loader,Which is necessary -:
*http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions(I Did From Here) OR
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
2. Download latest Flash Tool from -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
3. Download DoomLord Stock Kernel -:
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1635582
4. Make Phone To The FlashBoot Mode -:
*Click And Hold Up Volume Key While Plugging The Cable
5. Open Flash-Tool nad Select Flash Button ---> Flash-Boot Mode ---->Select The file Kernel File....If you can't see it there,try typing its name and click select.....
6. WoW you got New Advenced Stock Kernel With Root Permission And Recovery...ENJOY!!!!
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Thanks. It worked
Sony Xperia S Build 6.0.A.3.62
i have the build 6.0.A.3.62 with android 2.3 gingerbread. i have unlocked the bootloader but don't know how to test if it is unlocked or something else is still required. after unlocking the bootloader, when i powered up the phone, it was like i just bought the phone. it gave me those 9 steps to follow in order to setup internet connection, google account sync, etc. so how do I know if bootloader is unlocked on this phone?
now I'm dying here to root the phone lol. its been 20 hours i've been messing with the phone. right in this thread pratyush suggested to download the flashtool. but when i goto the flashtool website to download the latest version, the link is broken. file not found.
so i'm just wondering if someone can give step-by-step instructions for the build 6.0.A.3.62 and help me to root this device please. would appreciate your help a lot.
thanks for the help ppl ..
Please get ics ...
Verstuurd van mijn LT26i met Tapatalk
Efe64 said:
Please get ics ...
Verstuurd van mijn LT26i met Tapatalk
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the latest one for my phone is 6.1.A.0.452 but all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with 452 build? will i have to unlock the bootloader again after updating my phone to ics? i'm really a newbie and stupid when it comes to playing with electronic devices. but i can follow instructions accurately. sony gives a warning while upgrading that i wont be able to go back to 2.3 if i upgraded to ics. so all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with present software build 62 or will it be better to upgrade and then root the phone on build 452?
please advise. thank you for your help.
zorathomas said:
the latest one for my phone is 6.1.A.0.452 but all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with 452 build? will i have to unlock the bootloader again after updating my phone to ics? i'm really a newbie and stupid when it comes to playing with electronic devices. but i can follow instructions accurately. sony gives a warning while upgrading that i wont be able to go back to 2.3 if i upgraded to ics. so all i wish to know, will it be easier to root the phone with present software build 62 or will it be better to upgrade and then root the phone on build 452?
please advise. thank you for your help.
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You can go back to 2.3 just fine by flashing a ftf. There are a couple different methods to root ics. One needs an unlocked bootloader (flashing prerioted system image) the other does not (flashing multiple times while running some batch files). Both methods have posts in the dev section.
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thank you Spectre51,
thank you for answering my question. would appreciate if you could help me with these questions too..
1. is it easier to root my xperia s with build 62 or it is easier to do with build 452?
2. if i upgrade to build 452, will i need to unlock the bootloader again?
appreciate your help guys.. ur doing a fabulous job.
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ok as per Spectre51's instructions, i am upgrading the phone to the latest available software. i am using the pc companion to upgrade the phone software. i hope i can still play my games after upgrading to ics ..
(dam, this 5 mins wait is giving me fits..lol)
zorathomas said:
thank you Spectre51,
thank you for answering my question. would appreciate if you could help me with these questions too..
1. is it easier to root my xperia s with build 62 or it is easier to do with build 452?
2. if i upgrade to build 452, will i need to unlock the bootloader again?
appreciate your help guys.. ur doing a fabulous job.
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ok as per Spectre51's instructions, i am upgrading the phone to the latest available software. i am using the pc companion to upgrade the phone software. i hope i can still play my games after upgrading to ics ..
(dam, this 5 mins wait is giving me fits..lol)
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Easiest way is to unlock the booloader and flash the prerooted system.img you can then relock the bootloader if need be. That's for both ICS and GB.
Spectre51 said:
Easiest way is to unlock the booloader and flash the prerooted system.img you can then relock the bootloader if need be. That's for both ICS and GB.
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You dont need to root to flash an firmware. Just saying.
Upgrade to ICS. Its much better and it would be much easier to help you because everyone uses it..
Good luck.
alrighty .. i tried to update the software but after downloading some odd 500 MB worth updates, it says "your software is modified, so can't be upgraded"
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ok .. so i thought to do a factory reset on the phone settings > privacy > factory reset
it did factory reset and then i tried to upgrade the software. same thing ... it says, upgrade cant be done because the phone has modified software. i guess i will have to keep 2.3 gingerbread and then try to root the software. am i running out of options?
zorathomas said:
alrighty .. i tried to update the software but after downloading some odd 500 MB worth updates, it says "your software is modified, so can't be upgraded"
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ok .. so i thought to do a factory reset on the phone settings > privacy > factory reset
it did factory reset and then i tried to upgrade the software. same thing ... it says, upgrade cant be done because the phone has modified software. i guess i will have to keep 2.3 gingerbread and then try to root the software. am i running out of options?
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If you had unlocked the bootloader you need to relock it in order to do a software upgrade.
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Efe64 said:
You dont need to root to flash an firmware. Just saying.
Upgrade to ICS. Its much better and it would be much easier to help you because everyone uses it..
Good luck.
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Never said he had to root to flash a firmware. He has to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted system image.
Spectre51 said:
If you had unlocked the bootloader you need to relock it in order to do a software upgrade.
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Never said he had to root to flash a firmware. He has to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted system image.
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thanks for the help guys ..
are these prerooted system images on this link?
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
zorathomas said:
thanks for the help guys ..
are these prerooted system images on this link?
http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS/ICS
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No those look like the full firmwares. Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
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Is it me or is my post deleted?
Spectre51 said:
Never said he had to root to flash a firmware. He has to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted system image.
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Thats why i said, just saying.
Hi ;
I use http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/firmware-23-0-1-3-9-xperia-z2-ftf-t2932452 this FTF and have 23.0.1.A.3.9 software.
How can we root this version ? Any easy method ?
Thank you.
Locked bootloader
1. Downgrade to 4.4.2,
2. Root and install recovery,
3. Flash rooted 4.4.4 zip through recovery
Unlocked bootloader
1. Unlock bootloader,
2. Flash kernel with recovery,
3. Flash Superuser zip through recovery
That's about it until a vulnerability has been found
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and please don't forget to backup your TA parition If u will Unlock your bootloader
working
ALp TR said:
Hi ;
I use http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/firmware-23-0-1-3-9-xperia-z2-ftf-t2932452 this FTF and have 23.0.1.A.3.9 software.
How can we root this version ? Any easy method ?
Thank you.
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Hi freind this here perfect working : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
freddykruger67 said:
Hi freind this here perfect working : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
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What's the benefit in creating your own zip when one is created and tested ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929402 )? Just complexity for the sake of it. OP has one post.
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o0 Matt 0o said:
What's the benefit in creating your own zip when one is created and tested ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929402 )? Just complexity for the sake of it. OP has one post.
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You can use your provider's or region's update, no need to flash other countries' firmware.
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ALp TR said:
Hi ;
I use http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/firmware-23-0-1-3-9-xperia-z2-ftf-t2932452 this FTF and have 23.0.1.A.3.9 software.
How can we root this version ? Any easy method ?
Thank you.
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BTW: you shouldn't flash that firmware, it's for o2 Germany only. It's basically the same as the other 4.4.4 firmwares just with a lot of bloatware and changes to o2 network.
norti said:
You can use your provider's or region's update, no need to flash other countries' firmware.
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And the only difference is bloatware and, possibly, very minor cosmetic changes. Ow and a configuration number.
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Update?
hello, is there any update on the matter?
nicken1285 said:
hello, is there any update on the matter?
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Are you using the stock app?
RealityFails said:
Are you using the stock app?
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Yes. Locked bootloader 5.0.2 lollipop
nicken1285 said:
Yes. Locked bootloader 5.0.2 lollipop
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Try the Google camera
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If that doesn't work you made need to downgrade to kitkat and try again
RealityFails said:
Try the Google camera
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If that doesn't work you made need to downgrade to kitkat and try again
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Did not work. Instill have de drm activated and installed generic sstock 5.0.2
nicken1285 said:
Did not work. Instill have de drm activated and installed generic sstock 5.0.2
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Generic? Is it official? Downgrade to kitkat and flash a 502 stock ROM tweaked.
RealityFails said:
Generic? Is it official? Downgrade to kitkat and flash a 502 stock ROM tweaked.
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I will try it. Witch 502 do you recommend?
nicken1285 said:
I will try it. Witch 502 do you recommend?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...llipop-5-0-2-c6806-14-5-0-242-rooted-t3082449
This is based on stock
I assume, you know how to use flash tool, downgrade.
I would flash a kitkat ftf root it ,install recovery
Flash the ROM it takes about 10 mins to boot
I am not responsible if any error's occur
RealityFails said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...llipop-5-0-2-c6806-14-5-0-242-rooted-t3082449
This is based on stock
I assume, you know how to use flash tool, downgrade.
I would flash a kitkat ftf root it ,install recovery
Flash the ROM it takes about 10 mins to boot
I am not responsible if any error's occur
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Yes I know how to. Thanks. Will let you know if it worked
I have the c6802 will it work for me since that one is for the c6806?
nicken1285 said:
Yes I know how to. Thanks. Will let you know if it worked
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Just remember that zip gets flashed via recovery
RealityFails said:
Just remember that zip gets flashed via recovery
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Yes. Thank you I also noticed it already has the supersu and recovery. I have the c6802 and that one is for the c6806. also do u recomend 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 for kit kat?
update: it worked, thank you. no issues at the time
nicken1285 said:
Yes. Thank you I also noticed it already has the supersu and recovery. I have the c6802 and that one is for the c6806. also do u recomend 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 for kit kat?
update: it worked, thank you. no issues at the time
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I would do 4.4.4
As for your model the c6802 I would say try it.. I've owned all 3 models and the 02 is not the best. So try it...
I know with the 06 and 83 it's just different region as for 02 I know it doesn't get Lte
I just wanted to start over again with a fresh and clean ZU firmware without any prerooted method or stuff. Surprisingly it worked on the newest available firmware from sony.
flash firmware with flashtool
install kingroot und root your ZU -> Link
replace kingroot with supersu -> Link
that's it
Tested working great. Easy. Thank you!!:good:
Thanks.This metod working on 100%
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I am sorry for the noobie question...will Root destroy my TA partition? I want to keep it intact but only want to have root so i can install Titanium Backup..i don't need custom recovery (for now at least)...
Also after I rooted, can i still update the OS using OTA?
im4u2nv said:
I am sorry for the noobie question...will Root destroy my TA partition? I want to keep it intact but only want to have root so i can install Titanium Backup..i don't need custom recovery (for now at least)...
Also after I rooted, can i still update the OS using OTA?
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Root will not, but unlock bootloader will.
tset351 said:
I just wanted to start over again with a fresh and clean ZU firmware without any prerooted method or stuff. Surprisingly it worked on the newest available firmware from sony.
flash firmware with flashtool
install kingroot und root your ZU -> Link
replace kingroot with supersu -> Link
that's it
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Sorry, where can i get the 14.6.A.1.216 Firmware file?
pmauzao said:
Sorry, where can i get the 14.6.A.1.216 Firmware file?
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you can get the firmware here or here
im4u2nv said:
I am sorry for the noobie question...will Root destroy my TA partition? I want to keep it intact but only want to have root so i can install Titanium Backup..i don't need custom recovery (for now at least)...
Also after I rooted, can i still update the OS using OTA?
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as @mingkee said rooting your phone won't hurt your TA partition. you can even make a backup from TA partition after rooting your ZU. You will loose your TA partition only if you are going to unlock your bootloader. you don't have to do that for rooting. If you like to use a custom kernel (tap to wake, battery performance, ...) you have to unlock your bootloader but be sure to backup your TA partition first
Which version of kingroot did you guys use.
I used 4.1.0
It just goes to 70% for me and says root failed...
Worked for me too
Rokus said:
Which version of kingroot did you guys use.
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I used 4.1.5, and there's no problem swapping out SuperSU.
tset351 said:
I just wanted to start over again with a fresh and clean ZU firmware without any prerooted method or stuff. Surprisingly it worked on the newest available firmware from sony.
flash firmware with flashtool
install kingroot und root your ZU -> Link
replace kingroot with supersu -> Link
that's it
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Mine said it failed at 70% but root checker says that it is rooted so i install supersu and it works thanks a million man
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What about custom recovery did any one manage to install
tset351 said:
you can get the firmware here or here
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Actually it's in neither of those places
Can't find the firmware anywhere...
I thought kingroot didn't support zu and 5.1.1, have they updated it?
Thnks
kingroot 4.6 let me root my 5.1.1 zu. but i install supersu and the binary cannot be installed.. :/ anyone else had this issue?
corrado85 said:
kingroot 4.6 let me root my 5.1.1 zu. but i install supersu and the binary cannot be installed.. :/ anyone else had this issue?
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Just deinstall su, reboot, install kingroot 4.1.x and root again. Then the script should work.
xb91 said:
Actually it's in neither of those places
Can't find the firmware anywhere...
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Hmm actually it is listed in xperifirm
f1n41_3ch0_4ctu41 said:
Mine said it failed at 70% but root checker says that it is rooted so i install supersu and it works thanks a million man
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What about custom recovery did any one manage to install
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Nut's dual recovery (twrp) is working fine
Is there any way to root xperia x on 34.2.A.0.311 and backing up DRM without going back to MM?
i think the easiest way is install poison rom :3 it is a preroot rom ^^ I am using it ,however, you must temporary comeback to MM to backup DRM before do anything else like unlock boot-loader
sleeper994 said:
Is there any way to root xperia x on 34.2.A.0.311 and backing up DRM without going back to MM?
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No way, Exploit for backing up DRM-keys worked only on MM. On Nougat Sony close exploit.
max26292 said:
i think the easiest way is install poison rom :3 it is a preroot rom ^^ I am using it ,however, you must temporary comeback to MM to backup DRM before do anything else like unlock boot-loader
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sorry to bother you, however, is there a method to downgrade? i have looked all over the internet and the only thing i can find is a step by step guide for an older version of flashtool that doesnt work for me. I also keep getting some sort of error which i havent seen anybody else get. (Flashtool gives ERROR: null and cannot seem to unpack the bundle from the FTF)
When you flash mm firmware you must wipe everything in wipe tab ...because if you dont do it you will have bootloop issuse. This is my experience
And I can teamview to help you build a tft
max26292 said:
When you flash mm firmware you must wipe everything in wipe tab ...because if you dont do it you will have bootloop issuse. This is my experience
And I can teamview to help you build a tft
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Could you help me @max26292 im using viettel too, and cant downgrade with more time :
inbox facebook link :3 ok :3 I cant use vietnamese on this forum because it make someone confuse
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underyourbed said:
sorry to bother you, however, is there a method to downgrade? i have looked all over the internet and the only thing i can find is a step by step guide for an older version of flashtool that doesnt work for me. I also keep getting some sort of error which i havent seen anybody else get. (Flashtool gives ERROR: null and cannot seem to unpack the bundle from the FTF)
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if You use xperia firm, it will decrypted 4 .00* file for you. Therefore, your job is build tft and flash. Now, I will give you my used script to flash MM rom.
the script position is C:\Users"username"\.flashTool\devices paste my folder in this folder so you can flash it.
ps: before flash you should check the file name in this folder is as same as your TFT version like 34.0.*** and script file's name is 34.0.fsc