Root xperia z5c - Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi someone can give MI guide to root my xperia z5c android 5.1.1 E5823 firmware 32.0.a.6.200 please? Tank to the helpers

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N22121991 said:
Hi someone can give MI guide to root my xperia z5c android 5.1.1 E5823 firmware 32.0.a.6.200 please? Tank to the helpers
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Enable developer options first in your phone, followed to enable OEM unlock and enable USB debugging.
Search on google there is a Sony official site to let you input your IMEI and get the unlock key. You'll need to use fastboot(search on google if you don't know what is it) to unlock via command prompt in Windows, a factory reset will perform after unlocked.
Kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/orig-development/kernel-zombie-t3224735
Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/orig-development/twrp-z5-compact-t3235161 (you only need the recovery.img from it)
And then, you just need to "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" in command prompt to flash custom kernel and custom recovery.
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
At last, "fastboot boot recovery.img" to flash the flashablesu.zip in recovery and install any of busybox utility via Playstore. Upgrade to camera 2.0 via "What's new" if you will install xposed bcoz stock cam 1.0 will FC.
Pretty much that's all of it.

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hello
Thanks
Does it work with encrypted device ?

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Bear in mind that if you unlock bootloader, your camera will worsen, you will lose image enhancements like x reality and your warranty will be void. Etc. Etc. So you might want to hold off on root. Just letting you know, that is

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Sadman Khan said:
Bear in mind that if you unlock bootloader, your camera will worsen, you will lose image enhancements like x reality and your warranty will be void. Etc. Etc. So you might want to hold off on root. Just letting you know, that is
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i don't totally agree because what i did,well,unlock device's bootloader & everything blah blah blah..but camera seems to be just fine.but of course,you'd definitely can see the difference..now since drm restore for our devices is already available however,it indeed restored the functions and the bravia engine & all(except the drm key itself),i noticed that my rooting status has changed from "unlock bootloader allowed: yes" to unlock bootloader allowed: no"!also,even if says so,my phone still has twrp installed,rooted & a custom kernel..all seems to be working as i so far observed..just that rooting status thing changed..kinda wierd,though!

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Arturiuz! said:
i don't totally agree because what i did,well,unlock device's bootloader & everything blah blah blah..but camera seems to be just fine.but of course,you'd definitely can see the difference..now since drm restore for our devices is already available however,it indeed restored the functions and the bravia engine & all(except the drm key itself),i noticed that my rooting status has changed from "unlock bootloader allowed: yes" to unlock bootloader allowed: no"!also,even if says so,my phone still has twrp installed,rooted & a custom kernel..all seems to be working as i so far observed..just that rooting status thing changed..kinda wierd,though!
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Mine says the same "unlock bootloader allowed: no" but root and everything works fine, and the camera definitely improved although its still crap in my opinion. Have a couple of before and after shots if someone is interested.

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Radeon1337 said:
Mine says the same "unlock bootloader allowed: no" but root and everything works fine, and the camera definitely improved although its still crap in my opinion. Have a couple of before and after shots if someone is interested.
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wait!let me correct myself a little(this is really weird!)..my drm keys are restored,to wc as far as i am knowledgable of,that shouldnt be the case after unlocking the BL..
*apologies here!im still trying to figure out how to insert a screenshot as a proof!i'm just using my phone atm..peace!

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Arturiuz! said:
wait!let me correct myself a little(this is really weird!)..my drm keys are restored,to wc as far as i am knowledgable of,that shouldnt be the case after unlocking the BL..
*apologies here!im still trying to figure out how to insert a screenshot as a proof!i'm just using my phone atm..peace!
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got it!here's for the screenshot before i unlocked my device..then drm keys lost..then when flashed the drmrestore.zip,consecutively..

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MystereT said:
hello
Thanks
Does it work with encrypted device ?
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Did you ever take the plunge with encryption? TWRP supposedly supports encryption, but want to make sure I have a way to a working phone if encryption doesn't work.
Don't remember if I can undo encryption via twrp, or at that point is it just prudent to flashtool it back to a clean image if not? My understanding is really just need to get a kernel on there that will boot, and provide the rest of the system with or without encryption.
Ready to pull the trigger on this to root and try with my encryption, but think I'll pull down a clean version of .200 firmware for the z5c first...

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Yesterday there is a way to get Z5/Z5C/Z5P Rec & Root
and revive DRM & BE2 & Camera noise reduction by one-click (need unlocked BL),
I'm afraid to try...

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Works like a charm
I can confirm drm-restore patch works like a charm and everything (camera noise reduction etc.)
iMaeGoo said:
Yesterday there is a way to get Z5/Z5C/Z5P Rec & Root
and revive DRM & BE2 & Camera noise reduction by one-click (need unlocked BL),
I'm afraid to try...
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TheEndHK said:
Enable developer options first in your phone, followed to enable OEM unlock and enable USB debugging.
Search on google there is a Sony official site to let you input your IMEI and get the unlock key. You'll need to use fastboot(search on google if you don't know what is it) to unlock via command prompt in Windows, a factory reset will perform after unlocked.
Kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/orig-development/kernel-zombie-t3224735
Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/orig-development/twrp-z5-compact-t3235161 (you only need the recovery.img from it)
And then, you just need to "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" in command prompt to flash custom kernel and custom recovery.
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
At last, "fastboot boot recovery.img" to flash the flashablesu.zip in recovery and install any of busybox utility via Playstore. Upgrade to camera 2.0 via "What's new" if you will install xposed bcoz stock cam 1.0 will FC.
Pretty much that's all of it.
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hi Bro! is there any trouble if i flash (obviously via fastboot) only the recovery over the stock kernel firmware .200?? or is mandatory flash kernel and recovery?
thanks!

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acabreram said:
hi Bro! is there any trouble if i flash (obviously via fastboot) only the recovery over the stock kernel firmware .200?? or is mandatory flash kernel and recovery?
thanks!
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Stock kernel will get a bootloop if you rooted. The current build of Z5c kernel got dm-verity, when it detect your /system has changed like flashed flashablesu.zip to attempt to root probably it will not boot. You need a custom insecure kernel to root.

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TheEndHK said:
Stock kernel will get a bootloop if you rooted. The current build of Z5c kernel got dm-verity, when it detect your /system has changed like flashed flashablesu.zip to attempt to root probably it will not boot. You need a custom insecure kernel to root.
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ok Bro thanks!! there is not custom kernel of firmware .200 yet right?

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acabreram said:
ok Bro thanks!! there is not custom kernel of firmware .200 yet right?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64849573&postcount=2
plz read it clearly

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can someone share stock E5823 fw .200 kernel, I need it to test this method

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TheEndHK said:
Enable developer options first in your phone, followed to enable OEM unlock and enable USB debugging.
Search on google there is a Sony official site to let you input your IMEI and get the unlock key. You'll need to use fastboot(search on google if you don't know what is it) to unlock via command prompt in Windows, a factory reset will perform after unlocked.
Kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/orig-development/kernel-zombie-t3224735
Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/orig-development/twrp-z5-compact-t3235161 (you only need the recovery.img from it)
And then, you just need to "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" in command prompt to flash custom kernel and custom recovery.
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
At last, "fastboot boot recovery.img" to flash the flashablesu.zip in recovery and install any of busybox utility via Playstore. Upgrade to camera 2.0 via "What's new" if you will install xposed bcoz stock cam 1.0 will FC.
Pretty much that's all of it.
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Hello, tks by the step by step u did... Sorry by my poor english, i am braziliam and need little help here.
1 - My z5c already is unlocked;
2 - I download the zombie kernel like u said (ok, get the boot.img file);
3 - I try to download the recovery, but when open the 7zip on windows cannot unzip the recovery.img file;
4 - Try to download this one (TWRP for Z5C) and ok, i get the recovery.img file from this (this is the same recovery file ???).
So the questoin is:
I can flash this files above (boot and recovery) on my z5c - E5823 - 32.0.A.6.200 ????
And why not flash the boot.img from the recovery zip file ??? Whats the diference ???
Regards and tks again !!!

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puiatmp said:
Hello, tks by the step by step u did... Sorry by my poor english, i am braziliam and need little help here.
1 - My z5c already is unlocked;
2 - I download the zombie kernel like u said (ok, get the boot.img file);
3 - I try to download the recovery, but when open the 7zip on windows cannot unzip the recovery.img file;
4 - Try to download this one (TWRP for Z5C) and ok, i get the recovery.img file from this (this is the same recovery file ???).
So the questoin is:
I can flash this files above (boot and recovery) on my z5c - E5823 - 32.0.A.6.200 ????
And why not flash the boot.img from the recovery zip file ??? Whats the diference ???
Regards and tks again !!!
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because it's only meant to be flashed in/by fastboot mode through command prompt or cmd.flashing it using recovery won't install those img's..not unless those were re/packed that could also be flashed through recovery..i've tried it but gave me error. & it's better that way installing it through command prompt/fastboot mode.

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Arturiuz! said:
because it's only meant to be flashed in/by fastboot mode through command prompt or cmd.flashing it using recovery won't install those img's..not unless those were re/packed that could also be flashed through recovery..i've tried it but gave me error. & it's better that way installing it through command prompt/fastboot mode.
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hey friend, tks for response.
I know we need to use fastboot to flash this files and i know how to do this.
I only wanna know if the files are compatible with my model and version device.

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puiatmp said:
hey friend, tks for response.
I know we need to use fastboot to flash this files and i know how to do this.
I only wanna know if the files are compatible with my model and version device.
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yes! it's(actually)for E5823 devices to be specific & as per OP(even as i have checked the links)..it even worked on mine wc is E5803! might want try it out first & see for yourself!