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If I update to 17.1.2.A.0.314, will I lose ROOT?
ofc yes if u updated any software u will loose root but you can download pre rooted ftf
note : i do not have the z2 do not take my answer as a good answer
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ofc yes if u updated any software u will loose root but you can download pre rooted ftf
note : i do not have the z2 do not take my answer as a good answer
Nabukadnezar said:
If I update to 17.1.2.A.0.314, will I lose ROOT?
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Yes, flashing new (unrooted) firmware will always overwrite root, but you can follow these root instructions to root .314.
yes you will but can get it back
Nabukadnezar said:
If I update to 17.1.2.A.0.314, will I lose ROOT?
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yes you will loose root but you should be able to root it again
personally i do have Xperia Z2 everything factory installed (rooted) 17.1.2.A.0.314
i updated it with sony PC Companion and rooted it again with EasyRootTool v12.1 after 1st unsuccessful attempt with Chinese dev's root tool.(when i say unsuccessful that doesn't mean the tool is unsuccessful i probably wasn't using it the way i should)
latest easyroottool is here (new version of the one i have used to root updated Z2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
chinese dev's tool is here in case you need it (or find latest version if there is any probably wont need it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
before you wanna go ahead i would say research a bit more if you feel like it. personally i wasn't very careful cause i got DRM Keys backup thanx to devs but i got it done with EasyRootTool V12.1 in 2nd attempt.
goodluck
You'll only need to back up TA (where DRM keys are located) if you unlock your bootloader. Also, you only need to unlock your bootloader if you are flashing a custom kernel or Rom that requires a custom kernel. If you are only wanting root, there is no need to back up your TA partition. So just use the Easyroot tool to root after updating to .314 via PC companion if you are using that method m8:good:
It's a litle late to write about TA backup when he talks about loosing root at upgrade.
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harfot said:
It's a litle late to write about TA backup when he talks about loosing root at upgrade.
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I have TA backed up and locked bootloader. The DRM keys are untouched atm.
Nabukadnezar said:
I have TA backed up and locked bootloader. The DRM keys are untouched atm.
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Yes, I was (almost) sure of that so just read and follow instructions for root.
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Nabukadnezar said:
I have TA backed up and locked bootloader. The DRM keys are untouched atm.
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Sorry for double post
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Hi does rooting xperia z2 with towelroot unlock the bootloader?
Nope,but there's a easier method by bin4ry available for. 314 firmware
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nicojapanese said:
Hi does rooting xperia z2 with towelroot unlock the bootloader?
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No...
Rooting device means just to get access to some advanced, administrative rights.
It won't change (almost)anything, at least not visually...
On the other hand, unlocking bootloader is a procedure where you have to enter your IMEI on Sony support web page and get key.
Using that key and adb or flashtool you can unlock bootloader.
But always backup your DRM keys!
By unlocking bootloader you'll wipe those keys and lose some protected features...
For Z2 that's only online service support but on Z3 you'll lose many important features (like new camera algorithms).
Same thing happened to Z2 in the beginning and Sony "fixed" that so I'm sure they will change that for Z3...
You can always use your backup and relock bootloader again (if you were smart and you have recovery) ?
ok thats good to know. and i read few articles about z2 getting the new 4.4.4 fw update. can that be rooted by towelroot? because in some places ive read, towelroot supports 4.4.2 or lower.
thanks ! im good with just rooting and maybe installing xposed. thanks.
nicojapanese said:
ok thats good to know. and i read few articles about z2 getting the new 4.4.4 fw update. can that be rooted by towelroot? because in some places ive read, towelroot supports 4.4.2 or lower.
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I am seriously doubting that towelroot will be able to root the upcoming 4.4.4 firmware due to it using a exploit what Sony has patched with their most recently built firmwares. However, with PRFCreator you can download the 4.4.4 .ftf (when it is released), dual recovery and the SuperSU binaries. The tool will create a flashable zip file for recovery (for a lower firmware build obviously). You flash that and then you are updated to the newest firmware with root access. Or at least I believe that is the process, I've never used it before.
nicojapanese said:
ok thats good to know. and i read few articles about z2 getting the new 4.4.4 fw update. can that be rooted by towelroot? because in some places ive read, towelroot supports 4.4.2 or lower.
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That's because 4.4.4 isn't out for Z2, so we have no idea what (if any) unmatched exploits are available.
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gamer649 said:
However, with PRFCreator you can download the 4.4.4 .ftf (when it is released), dual recovery and the SuperSU binaries. The tool will create a flashable zip file for recovery (for a lower firmware build obviously). You flash that and then you are updated to the newest firmware with root access. Or at least I believe that is the process, I've never used it before.
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AFAIK this just automates the rooting process it still requires the exploit to be present.
ghostofcain said:
That's because 4.4.4 isn't out for Z2, so we have no idea what (if any) unmatched exploits are available.
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AFAIK this just automates the rooting process it still requires the exploit to be present.
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As I said, I have never used it before so I don't know how it works properly. But how I am seeing and understanding the tool it creates a flashable zip with SuperSU binaries and dual recovery embedded in it. Since it is only a flashable zip I personally can't see why the higher firmware would need a root exploit so long as there is one available for a lower firmware and that firmware also has a working recovery.
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That's because 4.4.4 isn't out for Z2, so we have no idea what (if any) unmatched exploits are available.
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AFAIK this just automates the rooting process it still requires the exploit to be present.
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i actually rooted my 314 z2 now with easy root. how can i download xposed. it says permission denied and failed to create backup of system bin app process. i have root because i already installed and run titanium backup etc
nicojapanese said:
i actually rooted my 314 z2 now with easy root. how can i download xposed. it says permission denied and failed to create backup of system bin app process. i have root because i already installed and run titanium backup etc
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Have you installed the SuperSU app from the Play Store?
yes i already installed supersu. what to dooo. ?
gamer649 said:
Have you installed the SuperSU app from the Play Store?
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yes i already installed supersu. what to dooo. ? i cant make xposed to run. it always says failed to create backup of system bin app process.
nicojapanese said:
yes i already installed supersu. what to dooo. ? i cant make xposed to run. it always says failed to create backup of system bin app process.
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Open up SuperSU and update the binaries and reboot if needed.
If you don't have to update the binaries scroll to the Xposed Installer in the SuperSU app.
Press on the Xposed Installer to bring up the SuperSU permissions.
Press Forget.
Relaunch Xposed Installer from the app drawer.
This SHOULD fix the problem, if not let me know.
I recently got a Xperia Z2, but it is locked to vodaphone, which means that it has a locked bootloader. I am going to sell it on later, so I need to maintain the DRM codes an so forth...
Basically, I need the links to the threads which have information on the Z2, as I do not know which ones are the best, because I am a noob.
How do I install a recovery, and which one should I install?
Is this the best root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Is this the best DRM Backup tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
What else do I need?
Thanks
Xysti said:
I recently got a Xperia Z2, but it is locked to vodaphone, which means that it has a locked bootloader. I am going to sell it on later, so I need to maintain the DRM codes an so forth...
Basically, I need the links to the threads which have information on the Z2, as I do not know which ones are the best, because I am a noob.
How do I install a recovery, and which one should I install?
Is this the best root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Is this the best DRM Backup tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
What else do I need?
Thanks
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hi
for root, I occupy you posted.
for the recovery I use this and it worked fine. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772879.
and make backups, the recovery has the option of backups
(all credit to the creators of these applications)
greetings, hopefully serve you.
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Xysti said:
I recently got a Xperia Z2, but it is locked to vodaphone, which means that it has a locked bootloader. I am going to sell it on later, so I need to maintain the DRM codes an so forth...
Basically, I need the links to the threads which have information on the Z2, as I do not know which ones are the best, because I am a noob.
How do I install a recovery, and which one should I install?
Is this the best root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Is this the best DRM Backup tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
What else do I need?
Thanks
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PS: for all this, you must unlock the bootloader first, then if you want to sell can lock it again
regards
5 Easiest Way to root any android device
http://mediatekworld.blogspot.in/2015/01/5-easiest-way-to-root-any-android-device.html
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What if my bootloader is locked? The root method works for locked bootloaders...
Xysti said:
What if my bootloader is locked? The root method works for locked bootloaders...
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if possible
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Xysti said:
What if my bootloader is locked? The root method works for locked bootloaders...
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in fact, gave root and recovery, before unlocking bootloader
saludos
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
Just curious as i bought this new release from LG and i couldn't find any topics out here about how to unlock bootloader and root this device.
Is any development in progress or available for it??
How to root LG STYLUS 2???
How to root LG STYLUS 2???
Hi,
once i tried to root this (LG STYLUS 2) device by KINGOROOT app, It succeeded and I installed some Root need applications too like Titanium backup and Root explorer so it was completely root, but after all when I restarted the device it could not boot again and I had a bootloop problem and I installed a stock rom again using LG FLASH TOOL to fix that , so is there anybody here that have rooted this device whithout any problems.
Same issue with me
Hello
I am also facing same issue, so i send the mail to them. and waiting for the answer. but i don't have a stock rom for LG STYLUS 2 so if possible can you send the stock rom please.
Thank you
Hemal
daryoush.j said:
How to root LG STYLUS 2???
Hi,
once i tried to root this (LG STYLUS 2) device by KINGOROOT app, It succeeded and I installed some Root need applications too like Titanium backup and Root explorer so it was completely root, but after all when I restarted the device it could not boot again and I had a bootloop problem and I installed a stock rom again using LG FLASH TOOL to fix that , so is there anybody here that have rooted this device whithout any problems.
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hdp2101 said:
Hello
I am also facing same issue, so i send the mail to them. and waiting for the answer. but i don't have a stock rom for LG STYLUS 2 so if possible can you send the stock rom please.
Thank you
Hemal
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does not work bricked my phone
hdp2101 said:
Hello
I am also facing same issue, so i send the mail to them. and waiting for the answer. but i don't have a stock rom for LG STYLUS 2 so if possible can you send the stock rom please.
Thank you
Hemal
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Its available in LGMOBILE Europian web page sir.
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I downloaded Hungrian version ,that it was newer than my original stock firmware device
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http://www.mylgphones.com/european-lg-stylus-2-k520-received-android-6-0-1-software-update.html
There is no reliable root yet and i also tried all possible ways.... Bticking is the only thing you get. please developers help us getting a trusted root for the device :crying:
Will anybody responsible responsible reply to my post here?
I am hoping for the same information.
i have same problem.. i root my LG phone stylo 2 usig kingroot it said that failed to root
how to fix that???any solution here??
Finally i root LG STYLUS 2 by POOT-DEBUG.APK Just google it, its a new app that can root almost all qualcomm android 6 devices
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204259
daryoush.j said:
Finally i root LG STYLUS 2 by POOT-DEBUG.APK Just google it, its a new app that can root almost all qualcomm android 6 devices
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204259
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Please tell me how???
daryoush.j said:
Finally i root LG STYLUS 2 by POOT-DEBUG.APK Just google it, its a new app that can root almost all qualcomm android 6 devices
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204259
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Is it for K520-DY? I tried but not worked on LG K520-DY
qt version invalid
Vsincar said:
Is it for K520-DY? I tried but not worked on LG K520-DY
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not working with lg stylus 2 it says invalid qt version and does not proceed
its not work at all .. already use kingroot nd kingoroot but always failed.. stump root is failed too
not working
Doninuel said:
its not work at all .. already use kingroot nd kingoroot but always failed.. stump root is failed too
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no reliable root , why no devs are trying ? being a good device someone should....:crying:
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daryoush.j said:
How to root LG STYLUS 2???
Hi,
once i tried to root this (LG STYLUS 2) device by KINGOROOT app, It succeeded and I installed some Root need applications too like Titanium backup and Root explorer so it was completely root, but after all when I restarted the device it could not boot again and I had a bootloop problem and I installed a stock rom again using LG FLASH TOOL to fix that , so is there anybody here that have rooted this device whithout any problems.
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remove this post people might brick their phones, like i did , its not working
did anyone findout how too root this phone
k520dy
android 6.0.1
build MMB29M
xdasara said:
no reliable root , why no devs are trying ? being a good device someone should....:crying:
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remove this post people might brick their phones, like i did , its not working
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Ugh, noone's here with a solution so this thread is probably dead.
hassan_mhm2008 said:
did anyone findout how too root this phone
k520dy
android 6.0.1
build MMB29M
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Yes. I rooted it once with Kingroot. However on reboot you have to fix root permissions again. Just run Kingroot again and it will reroot the device. This with a LG-K520DY. BUT....
I must warn you that once rooted you can never clean the system of the root files. Even if you unroot the phone with Kingroot software, the system is not clean and you cannot get OTA updates. I did fix this problem by downloading LG Bridge from the LG support site and updating that way. I now have an unrooted phone and I don't recommend rooting this particular model because of all the difficulties LG has created around it.
This is same phone as stylo2 there is a zv3 kdz file there in android forum the zv3 is can get root and full root after some work
roadkill42 said:
This is same phone as stylo2 there is a zv3 kdz file there in android forum the zv3 is can get root and full root after some work
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Where exactly. Please provide a link or address. Don't just say that there is something.