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Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
tazoman said:
Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
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I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
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Surajn97 said:
I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Dont forget to hit the thanks button
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anyone try ????
Surajn97 said:
I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Dont forget to hit the thanks button
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R U talking about latest fw?
tazoman said:
Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
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Not at this moment no, but it appears that a pre-rooted zip isn't far off.
ghostofcain said:
Not at this moment no, but it appears that a pre-rooted zip isn't far off.
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not too far off
http://scr.hu/2tqx/5nj0a
Envious_Data said:
not too far off
http://scr.hu/2tqx/5nj0a
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Could you provide a link to the the zip (or thread if any) to check it out? I would love to have a bit of hands on experience with the newest fw.
P.S: Havent tried it, I cant live without root .
Thanks
DaGhostman said:
Could you provide a link to the the zip (or thread if any) to check it out? I would love to have a bit of hands on experience with the newest fw.
P.S: Havent tried it, I cant live without root .
Thanks
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for now ill post another screenshot as it isnt uploaded
http://scr.hu/2tqx/oo4fw
you will find a thread in the development section when its done uploading
there are some small problems which i wont be able to fix just becaue of lack of time, ill be leaving it upto Niaboc if he wants to fix it
Thanks for the fast reply! Can't wait to get on it.
This rooting method doesn't work on latest 4.4.4 for Z2
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Is it the latest 4.4.4 for Z2? And is it pre rooted? Which means can I flash this on my locked Z2?
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tazoman said:
This rooting method doesn't work on latest 4.4.4 for Z2
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Please, let me know when it will be possible to ROOT 23.0.1.A.0.167 Stock fw with locked bootloader. I will be very grateful.
Pishtiko said:
Please, let me know when it will be possible to ROOT 23.0.1.A.0.167 Stock fw with locked bootloader. I will be very grateful.
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You will likely be waiting some time, because it's possible to downgrade and flash pre-rooted zip or to OTA certain FW's maintaining root, I don't see devs putting a lot of effort into finding an exploit. That said best hope is probably an exploit being found for Z3 which is transferable to Z2, but as I say you may be waiting some time.
So what you recommend to do if i want to have root on 167?
Tusnal said:
So what you recommend to do if i want to have root on 167?
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Try to create a rooted update package from the update ftf: [4.4.4] Create ROOTED update package from stock FTF [LOCKED BOOTLOADER]
So I need to flash dual recovery to do that
How can I make a full stock backup just in case I need to use it for warranty?
Tusnal said:
So I need to flash dual recovery to do that
How can I make a full stock backup just in case I need to use it for warranty?
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You don't need, you can flash back an original ftf anytime or repair with Sony PC Companion. We are talking locked bootloadr, so until you don't unlock it, you have warranty.
But if you already have root on prev. firmware, you should install DualRecovery and boot into TWRP and you can backup your system there.
norti said:
You don't need, you can flash back an original ftf anytime or repair with Sony PC Companion. We are talking locked bootloadr, so until you don't unlock it, you have warranty.
But if you already have root on prev. firmware, you should install DualRecovery and boot into TWRP and you can backup your system there.
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I just bought the phone and I really miss root hehe so if I don't unlock the bootloader I can change recovery and flash a stock root rom without losing warranty?
Tusnal said:
I just bought the phone and I really miss root hehe so if I don't unlock the bootloader I can change recovery and flash a stock root rom without losing warranty?
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Yes, if you have older firmware on the phone, you can try the root options available and you can use recovery without unlocking th bootloader. If you have the latest, than you can possibly flash an older firmware to your phone and root that. But you need to read a bit, to understand everything correctly.
I have successfully rooted my Z2 on 4.4.4 locked bootloader
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Hi
I am on 23.0.1.A.0.167 4.4.4
how do I root? This guide says I need recovery...http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-creating-rooted-update-package-t2933155
but I dont have it as I am not rooted..
How can I root 4.4.4? I dont have any recovery. Is it not possible to root 4.4.4 without recovery?
Do I need to downgrade to 4.4.2?
Yes downgrade to 4.4.2 root it and install recovery and flash a custom rom what is based on 4.4.4 !
Search before post !
All is simple but some of ya'll choose the difficult way.
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
Pandemic said:
Yes downgrade to 4.4.2 root it and install recovery and flash a custom rom what is based on 4.4.4 !
Search before post !
All is simple but some of ya'll choose the difficult way.
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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The lack of knowlage is confusing, some of this stuff doesnt make sense to people
romdroid. said:
How can I root 4.4.4? I dont have any recovery. Is it not possible to root 4.4.4 without recovery?
Do I need to downgrade to 4.4.2?
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It is manditory to downgrade because no one has found a root exploit for the 167 firmware
any questions
I fixed it, thanks. If anyone wondering yes u need to downgrade to 4.4.2
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Pandemic said:
Yes downgrade to 4.4.2 root it and install recovery and flash a custom rom what is based on 4.4.4 !
Search before post !
All is simple but some of ya'll choose the difficult way.
Sent From Somewhere On Earth With My Z2 ^^
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I appreciate the guidance, but I, like the OP, would like to know if there is another way of doing this w/o having to downgrade... no need to belittle the question, after all this is a forum, where by definitions questions are expected...
BTW, anybody has found a way to root 4.4.4 w/o downgrade? Thanks!
benitton said:
I appreciate the guidance, but I, like the OP, would like to know if there is another way of doing this w/o having to downgrade... no need to belittle the question, after all this is a forum, where by definitions questions are expected...
BTW, anybody has found a way to root 4.4.4 w/o downgrade? Thanks!
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Not realy
Bootloader unlock method always exist but that=permanent warrenty void
Root without downgrade... YES you CAN !
benitton said:
I appreciate the guidance, but I, like the OP, would like to know if there is another way of doing this w/o having to downgrade... no need to belittle the question, after all this is a forum, where by definitions questions are expected...
BTW, anybody has found a way to root 4.4.4 w/o downgrade? Thanks!
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Despite all the negative feedback you've gotten by asking your question, YES there is a way. I found it and then created a new thread with the step-by-step.
Unfortunately, it does require unlocking bootloader and a few other tradeoffs such as losing X-reality and your warranty.
For full details: ROOT without downgrade
Glenn
weltwon said:
Despite all the negative feedback you've gotten by asking your question, YES there is a way. I found it and then created a new thread with the step-by-step.
Unfortunately, it does require unlocking bootloader and a few other tradeoffs such as losing X-reality and your warranty.
For full details: ROOT without downgrade
Glenn
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Thank you very much! glad to find there is still gentlemen in this world\
As title really, can't really find a definitive answer.
It was a UK Tesco handset but unlocked to all, and still running the standard Moto stock firmware.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
junglebungle said:
As title really, can't really find a definitive answer.
It was a UK Tesco handset but unlocked to all, and still running the standard Moto stock firmware.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards
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not sure about tesco but i got marshmallow on my xt1524 a few weeks back and i bought retail from argos so im guessing there will be an update for u
chandyy said:
not sure about tesco but i got marshmallow on my xt1524 a few weeks back and i bought retail from argos so im guessing there will be an update for u
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I just found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66479281&postcount=113
Can I download that and just install it without rooting/custom recovery?
Regards
junglebungle said:
I just found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66479281&postcount=113
Can I download that and just install it without rooting/custom recovery?
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Hmm I'm not sure sorry... for me I installed custom recovery relatively easily so I'd do that tbh
chandyy said:
Hmm I'm not sure sorry... for me I installed custom recovery relatively easily so I'd do that tbh
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I need to unlock bootloader and root for that though don't I? I don't want to root as I use banking apps/Sky Go and I will lose those.
junglebungle said:
I need to unlock bootloader and root for that though don't I? I don't want to root as I use banking apps/Sky Go and I will lose those.
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You can unlock bootloader, install TWRP and install 6.0 stock rom without rooting.
chandyy said:
You can unlock bootloader, install TWRP and install 6.0 stock rom without rooting.
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Thanks for the help man! I'll try this now.
Hi guys, first I want to apology if it has already been asked.
I'm running Android 6.0 (32.1.A.1.185) on my E5823. My phone is rooted and have Xposed installed (Hi Niantic)
I can't get rid of the notification for 32.2.A.0.224.
Should I update?
Will I loose root and Xposed? If so, how can I get rid of this annoying update notification?
Thanks a lot
You won't be able to update the official way without getting rid of the mods/root.
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Okay thanks. How am I supposed to update then?
Can I remove this annoying persistent notification?
the difference not that big, i would wait for 7.0 nougat if i were you
probably coming somewhere in 2017 Q1 - Q3
(i'm really waiting for last version b4 rooting my device, also i don't want void my warranty, and the reason rooting ruin ota update like *bushako* said
(i guess you have to use flashtool\adb to flash) i didnt use flash tool for a while (used on my previous sony)
Thibault1171 said:
Okay thanks. How am I supposed to update then?
Can I remove this annoying persistent notification?
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Uninstall Xposed framework and then you'll need to flash stock kernel using fastboot which would also remove whatever custom recovery and root you have.
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Thanks. I'll do it for 7.0 I think
Hey, I was asking myself: if I install systemless root (Magisk), will I be able to OTA? (if Magisk is compatible with my phone, which I'm not totally sure)
Thanks
Thibault1171 said:
Hey, I was asking myself: if I install systemless root (Magisk), will I be able to OTA? (if Magisk is compatible with my phone, which I'm not totally sure)
Thanks
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I wouldn't recommend it. Even if you do succeed in updating you could end up with a bricked device or just mess up your firmware and would have to do redo everything. Best is to bring it back to complete stock and then do the update.
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Okay, thanks for the reply
I don't really see the problem. Just flash the latest firmware using Flashtool and then root again by using the rootkernel mod in this forum. Xposed and such aren't a problem either.
Hi
Is it possible to use Flashtool with twrp/root/xposed? Btw I think my bootloader is still unlocked.
And what should I use to root? Something like this or this?
Thibault1171 said:
Hi
Is it possible to use Flashtool with twrp/root/xposed? Btw I think my bootloader is still unlocked.
And what should I use to root? Something like this or this?
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If your bootloader is unlocked you should be able to follow both tutorials just fine.
In short:
Flash new firmware using Flashtool
Patch kernel of new firmware and flash it
Flash SuperSU and Xposed using TWRP
Enjoy life
If you need step-for-step help, just send me a PM with your instant messasing contact details. I'll help where needed.
Hi, thanks for the reply, I'll do that when I'll have more free time.
Instead of SuperSU, can I flash Magisk?
Bump
Thanks
YwaFTW said:
If your bootloader is unlocked you should be able to follow both tutorials just fine.
In short:
Flash new firmware using Flashtool
Patch kernel of new firmware and flash it
Flash SuperSU and Xposed using TWRP
Enjoy life
If you need step-for-step help, just send me a PM with your instant messasing contact details. I'll help where needed.
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Hi, i am the latest update. 305 and i want to root, pls can u help me with detailed instructions. Am just coming from a HTC phone and rooting is quite different. Will i be able to restore my T.A and DRM? If i loose them whats the difference? Sorry 4 all d questions. Pls send tutorial to [email protected]. Bless u 4 ur time
paq1170 said:
Hi, i am the latest update. 305 and i want to root, pls can u help me with detailed instructions. Am just coming from a HTC phone and rooting is quite different. Will i be able to restore my T.A and DRM? If i loose them whats the difference? Sorry 4 all d questions. Pls send tutorial to [email protected]. Bless u 4 ur time
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You'll first need to downgrade to an older firmware in order to backup the TA partition. This thread describes everything very detailed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/how-to-backup-restore-ta-partition-root-t3479532
Thibault1171 said:
Okay thanks. How am I supposed to update then?
Can I remove this annoying persistent notification?
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In my case MM 6.0.1 (.224 or .253) solved the battery drain issue during night/sleep, so i would highly recommend it. There is also a discussion regarding this.
as suggested by others, i would not directly OTA upgrade with modded kernel, Supersu and Xposed installed. I would do it with flashtool.
If you want to stick with the current version, simply disable/hide/remove the Software update app (or "hide all notifications from this app".)
I froze it a while ago with Rom Toolbox, but thanks
Thibault1171 said:
I froze it a while ago with Rom Toolbox, but thanks
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sorry, didn't see it's 1 month old discussion
Hi, I'm still on 32.1.A.1.185
Flashtool (Emma) only allow me to install 32.0.A.6.200 (there is Customized MY and NOBA, don't know the difference) and 32.1.A.1.163 (only Customized_NOBA)
Why can't I update to a more recent firmware?
Thanks
Im on Android version 13(T225XXS2CWA6) is it possible to downgrade to Android 11(T225XXU1AVE1) via ODIN flash without any problem?
yshiv666 said:
Im on Android version 13(T225XXS2CWA6) is it possible to downgrade to Android 11(T225XXU1AVE1) via ODIN flash without any problem?
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No no no will brick your device's.
tom.android said:
No no no will brick your device's.
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Thank you! I didn't flash.
yshiv666 said:
Thank you! I didn't flash.
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Can't downgrade or down your firmware version.
tom.android said:
Can't downgrade or down your firmware version.
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Is it still not possible for SM-T220 and SM-T225? Maybe there is a way to do and trick/bypass binary version via some kind of custom recovery? I'm kinda new to this topic would appreciate any informative responce! Thank You in advance!
very risky to try. for now bootloader was version 4 , Your BL must be v.1 if you want to downgrade firmware.
I know right, so there is absolutely no way to downgrade to android 11 with bootloader version 1 if I have bootloader version 2 or above and android 13?
Abib Magomedov said:
I know right, so there is absolutely no way to downgrade to android 11 with bootloader version 1 if I have bootloader version 2 or above and android 13?
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not try it . Hardware Brick.!
tom.android said:
very risky to try. for now bootloader was version 4 , Your BL must be v.1 if you want to downgrade firmware.
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I already got soft bricked a couple of times xd However managed to unbrick thankfully
Thank you for response either way!
Abib Magomedov said:
I already got soft bricked a couple of times xd However managed to unbrick thankfully
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test point. if hardware brick. but i don't know. For softbrick solution its depended on knox status.
tom.android said:
test point. if hardware brick. but i don't know. For softbrick solution its depended on knox status.
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What does that mean? You got me confused Please, kind sir, if don't mind explain how unbrick solution depends on knox status. Once again, thank you in advance!)
Abib Magomedov said:
What does that mean? You got me confused Please, kind sir, if don't mind explain how unbrick solution depends on knox status. Once again, thank you in advance!)
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your BL is now broken ? due to downgrade ?
yshiv666 said:
Im on Android version 13(T225XXS2CWA6) is it possible to downgrade to Android 11(T225XXU1AVE1) via ODIN flash without any problem?
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Not with odin but sp flash tool
mvikrant97 said:
Not with odin but sp flash tool
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ok please tell our here.
tom.android said:
your BL is now broken ? due to downgrade ?
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No, its all works fine as I said, I managed to unbrick
mvikrant97 said:
Not with odin but sp flash tool
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Yes, please, tell us, how to bypass higher version of bootloader and downgrade from last update of android 13 to android 11 via sp flash tool? Are you sure it is possible???
Abib Magomedov said:
Yes, please, tell us, how to bypass higher version of bootloader and downgrade from last update of android 13 to android 11 via sp flash tool? Are you sure it is possible???
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Yes.
You'll need scatter firmware of old Android version and to be safe backup the original firmware.
mvikrant97 said:
Yes.
You'll need scatter firmware of old Android version and to be safe backup the original firmware.
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If by scatter you mean software engineering and modifying original samsung firmware, then sadly, I'm not software engineer :/ Or is it just flashing old firmware via SP Flash Tool and thats it? Can You please provide us with step-to-step guide? I will really appreciate it
Abib Magomedov said:
If by scatter you mean software engineering and modifying original samsung firmware, then sadly, I'm not software engineer :/ Or is it just flashing old firmware via SP Flash Tool and thats it? Can You please provide us with step-to-step guide? I will really appreciate it
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I'll surely write a tutorial but I need someone who can participate in this experiment with me.