i wanna ask some question to you guys please help me.
i bought yesterday z2. i wanna root my phone and i can root. bot problem how can i install recovery and rom without unlock bootlader. i dont wanna unlock bootloader cuz DRM will lost and i can't use sony features. i red some subject today. how can i backup drm?
fastantu47 said:
i wanna ask some question to you guys please help me.
i bought yesterday z2. i wanna root my phone and i can root. bot problem how can i install recovery and rom without unlock bootlader. i dont wanna unlock bootloader cuz DRM will lost and i can't use sony features. i red some subject today. how can i backup drm?
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Hi
Welcome to Z2 family..
U can't do all if u are on a 5.0.2/5.1.1 base rom. So simply do this. Flash a kitkat FTF via flashtool. Then root it. Then install nut dual recovery. After that download TA backup tool from xperia cross development section. Backup ur TA ( Drm keys). Then u can unlock ur bootloader or u can flash any custom roms based on 5.1.1 or 5.0.2. Hope its helped
fastantu47 said:
i wanna ask some question to you guys please help me.
i bought yesterday z2. i wanna root my phone and i can root. bot problem how can i install recovery and rom without unlock bootlader. i dont wanna unlock bootloader cuz DRM will lost and i can't use sony features. i red some subject today. how can i backup drm?
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If you are on 5.0.2, then no need to install KitKat firmware. You may directly follow the instructions posted here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/root-lolipop-5-0-2-firmware-downgrage-t3153582
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Hey,
I have brought a new Neo V and i wanted to unlock it. my question is should i unlock it by Using Official method or by s1tool method. As the Official method is much safer what are its cons? as i am a bit worried to do it via s1tool method as i am new to bootloader unlocking. Please help me.
dar820 said:
Hey,
I have brought a new Neo V and i wanted to unlock it. my question is should i unlock it by Using Official method or by s1tool method. As the Official method is much safer what are its cons? as i am a bit worried to do it via s1tool method as i am new to bootloader unlocking. Please help me.
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I will recommend the official method. Here,you will lose DRM files. But,from my view ,they are of no big use at all
On the other hand,the s1 tool doesn't exploit the DRM files,but a small mistake could brick your phone.
you choose
TheDarkDefender said:
I will recommend the official method. Here,you will lose DRM files. But,from my view ,they are of no big use at all
On the other hand,the s1 tool doesn't exploit the DRM files,but a small mistake could brick your phone.
you choose
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Thanks but what exactly does DRM files consist of? and would i be able to relock it for warranty?
dar820 said:
Thanks but what exactly does DRM files consist of? and would i be able to relock it for warranty?
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yes you can.. this wont affect warranty..google DRM..for eg. like track info
Better go on with official method..
Unlocking your phone via the official way would result in losing of your DRM keys.. This won't allow you to use Sony 's official apps like track id.
And furthermore you won't be able to update your phone via OTA or SEUS..
But you don't worry about them as we have solutions here on xda!
There are more cons in the official way but still I recommend you to use this method as it easy than s1 tool and would involve less chances of damaging your device!
Cheers!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
Thanks guys. ill go via offical method. Btw how should i root it i wana do it by doomlord method but it says .62 fw cannot be rooted . i dont know my fw version how can i know it? Please help. and are there any other methods of rooting the device?
dar820 said:
Thanks guys. ill go via offical method. Btw how should i root it i wana do it by doomlord method but it says .62 fw cannot be rooted . i dont know my fw version how can i know it? Please help. and are there any other methods of rooting the device?
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See I recommend you to first unlock your bootloader and then root it!
Without unlocking your bootloader, you can't directly root. 62 firmware!
But after unlocking it you'll be able to root your device via fastboot by flashing the recovery neo. img
And to save your time, flash a custom kernel instead.. They are pre rooted and comes with CWM!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
iamdchosen1 said:
See I recommend you to first unlock your bootloader and then root it!
Without unlocking your bootloader, you can't directly root. 62 firmware!
But after unlocking it you'll be able to root your device via fastboot by flashing the recovery neo. img
And to save your time, flash a custom kernel instead.. They are pre rooted and comes with CWM!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
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ok will do that
Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
Sent from my LT26i
What is CMW and how to install those?! Dude you gotta be little more specific with , I'm new here!
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
sunil.s125 said:
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
Sent from my LT26i
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sunil.s125 said:
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
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I appreciate you reply man, I also have a few other questions too in my post. You can answer them if you wish to, Or I'll just wait for someone else too. And also for the tuts.
Hi..
Dude I don't use xperia U so can't help you on rom, which ones best for your device ....
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
Alright, I 'll just wait then.
Bootloader unlocked means u can try different roms now bt u loose ur warranty and u also need to flash a custom kernel for custom rom
Rooting I guess has nothing to do wid bootloader being locked or unlocked
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kushalsv said:
Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
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Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
MadManMark said:
Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
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Thanks!:good: Alright, So I've decided, I'll root my phone without unlocking my bootloader, So any help here please?
And are there any ROMs I can apply to a locked bootloader? Help Xperia U users please!
root without unlock bootloader it still save to be use and doesn't void your warranty
you still can try some custom ROM but definitely never to custom kernel
Well if im not mistaken with cellphones I first unlock bootloader, install costum Rom and then root?
Anyway..
For this tab do . First root? And if so, then what? Ty
Unlock bootloader, install the ROM kernel, flash the custom ROM...
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Caniv said:
Well if im not mistaken with cellphones I first unlock bootloader, install costum Rom and then root?
Anyway..
For this tab do . First root? And if so, then what? Ty
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Before you do anything backup the "TA" partition or you will lose the Sony DRM keys. For more info Google "Sony DRM backup TA".
Then follow the instructions here
Q&A for [FULL ROOT] Community RootKit! (ASEC vulnerability) {v01} [20140615]
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Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [FULL ROOT] Community RootKit! (ASEC vulnerability) {v01} [20140615]. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!
Custom Roms
So it turns out I can't unlock my bootloader but can still use this method to root. Does this still mean that I can flash custom roms on my phone? I was very excited to get cyanogenmod on this beast of a phone, it'll be really disappointing if I can't.
OTA Updates
Will rooting the phone still give me access to OTA updates? And if I do still get them, will updating to Lollipop remove root from the phone?
how to lock the bootloader
please help,
how do i re-lock my bootloader ?
how to root 4.4.4 ??? for locked bootloader???
Rootkit For xperia Z2 in 23.0.1.A.0.167 ?
Hi!
are you working on a version for the xperia z2 with a 23.0.1.A.0.167 FW ???
Thanks.
nohedah said:
how to root 4.4.4 ??? for locked bootloader???
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There is no root exploit for 4.4.4 with locked bootloader yet. You can root a previous fw and flash a pre-rooted 4.4.4 rom in recovery.
pieropel76 said:
Hi!
are you working on a version for the xperia z2 with a 23.0.1.A.0.167 FW ???
Thanks.
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There is no way to root that, at least with locked bootloader.
I kind of rushed into this
Just wondering mainly about the 'TA' stuff, from what I read - this will not affect any of that and I can unroot and get it back to warranty standard at any time by flashing, but how would I go about backing up the TA after this has completed?
Also will i lose my google auth app when this has completed because I totally overlooked that when I started and I'm worried now I will be locked out of all my accounts. lol
Thanks guys
z2 whit 23.0.1.A.0.167
hello,
if got the z2 today and i want to root i't but when i hookt up my phone to the pc i let it update not knowing
that de exploit from DooMLoRD won't work whit 23.0.1.A.0.167.
is i't possible to get a root in this way whit out lossing drm key's?
first unlock bootloader
than flash cwm recovery 6.0.4.6
en than install this zip thru cwm, SuperSU update.zip
and than backup ta partition.
greets.
sc334 said:
hello,
if got the z2 today and i want to root i't but when i hookt up my phone to the pc i let it update not knowing
that de exploit from DooMLoRD won't work whit 23.0.1.A.0.167.
is i't possible to get a root in this way whit out lossing drm key's?
first unlock bootloader
than flash cwm recovery 6.0.4.6
en than install this zip thru cwm, SuperSU update.zip
and than backup ta partition.
greets.
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Flash back a 4.4.2 firmware with Flashtool, root it, install the dualrecovery from [NUT] and flash a pre-rooted 4.4.4 update from the recovery.
norti said:
Flash back a 4.4.2 firmware with Flashtool, root it, install the dualrecovery from [NUT] and flash a pre-rooted 4.4.4 update from the recovery.
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oke but on this option i wont loss the drm key's
becaus i flasht a ftf befor and lost the key's in that way not on this phone a nother z2.
sc334 said:
oke but on this option i wont loss the drm key's
becaus i flasht a ftf befor and lost the key's in that way not on this phone a nother z2.
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DRM keys are only lost if you unlock your bootloader. Flashing stock ftf does not do that (exclude .ta files and use the same country/provider you bought the phone from)
norti said:
DRM keys are only lost if you unlock your bootloader. Flashing stock ftf does not do that (exclude .ta files and use the same country/provider you bought the phone from)
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yes indeed, the other one was unlocked bootloader but stock ftf rom so that was the problem.
how to root?
how to room sony xperia z2 with 4.4.4 version and with new build number
please i need you guys help
thanks
zbwafi said:
how to room sony xperia z2 with 4.4.4 version and with new build number
please i need you guys help
thanks
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I flasht back to 17.1.2.a.0.314 (4.4.2) whit the new build nummer root it instalt dualrecovery.
And dan instal the pre rooted 4.4.4 whit the same new build number.
root issue
Hi Guys,
I have a followed the guide, but something is not right...
When the cell phone should blink it shows the detailed config instead, followed the instructions after (crashed all apps), command prompt disappears, but the phone is not rooted.
Any idea?
Thanks!
Model: D6503
Build Number: 17.1.1.A.0.402
sc334 said:
I flasht back to 17.1.2.a.0.314 (4.4.2) whit the new build nummer root it instalt dualrecovery.
And dan instal the pre rooted 4.4.4 whit the same new build number.
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but how to flash it back to 17.1.2.a.0.314 (4.4.2) version can you please help me for this?
thank you very much.
sony xperia z2 4.4.4 root
got a new sony with 4.4.4 on out of the box is there a way to root my device ?
furax the man said:
got a new sony with 4.4.4 on out of the box is there a way to root my device ?
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There is and is mentioned a lot of you bothered to search. You options are :
* drum roll *
1 Downgrade to 4.4.2
2 Unlock bootloader
o0 Matt 0o said:
There is and is mentioned a lot of you bothered to search. You options are :
* drum roll *
1 Downgrade to 4.4.2
2 Unlock bootloader
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i know but i found a topic and it says u need an rooted device to downgrade to 4.4.2 i didnt found another topic
Hi guys,
Is there a way to root my Sony Xperia Z2 without flashing it? I just wanna root access nothing else.
I tried several methods and looked on YT but it didn't work for me =(
officalknight said:
Hi guys,
Is there a way to root my Sony Xperia Z2 without flashing it? I just wanna root access nothing else.
I tried several methods and looked on YT but it didn't work for me =(
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You need to downgrade to 4.4.2 for root.
I don't need to. I just unlocked ? the bootloader and flashed the system with a CM Based recovery. After that I installed Chainfires SuperSu via SD card. Works for me, Android 4.4.4
officalknight said:
Hi guys,
Is there a way to root my Sony Xperia Z2 without flashing it?
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officalknight said:
I don't need to. I just unlocked ? the bootloader and *flashed* the system with a CM Based recovery
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Lol
Yea sorry flashed the device by accident while I installed the CM Recovery. Had to install everything again but now it works.
It was just a poor question.
If you do not want to unlock your bootloader, you need to flash 4.4.2 rom
If you do want to unlock your bootloader, you need to flash a new kernel.
Either way there is flashing involved. It just depends on what you meant by your original question.
Just thought that flashing the device is not needed. But I was wrong. Unlocking the bootloader was no problem.
officalknight said:
Just thought that flashing the device is not needed. But I was wrong. Unlocking the bootloader was no problem.
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Did you backup your ta partition first before unlocking bootloader so you dont lose your drm keys and warranty etc?