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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
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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
Sent from my D6503
Is it the latest 4.4.4 for Z2? And is it pre rooted? Which means can I flash this on my locked Z2?
Sent from my D6503
tazoman said:
This rooting method doesn't work on latest 4.4.4 for Z2
Sent from my D6503
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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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Hello guys i am new here.. Can i root my phone without using pc?
Not on latest update
Envious_Data said:
Not on latest update
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thats sad
Akhayev said:
thats sad
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Is your bootloader unlocked?
Do you have a recovery installed?
Envious_Data said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?
Do you have a recovery installed?
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Yeah.. I bought my phone before few days.. I heard that you can root with locked bootloader
Yes you can but with the current firmware you have to downgrade
Envious_Data said:
Yes you can but with the current firmware you have to downgrade
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Can i update after root? Or the root will go?
Root will go after update
Envious_Data said:
Root will go after update
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Depends how you update. Just don't update with ota or pc companion.
1 Downgrade to 4.4.2
2 Root phone
3 Install recovery for locked bootloader
4 Flash rooted 4.4.4 zip in recovery
5 latest firmware and root remains
I am new to Sony devices (been a Samsung guy for years). I have had my Z2 less than a fortnight but already I'm itching to root it etc, problem is it seems a lot more complicated than Samsung devices. I was always switching between roms on my S4/note 2. I am on the latest firmware and would like to root it to be able to use xposed but I'm scared of messing it up and as the phone is under warranty don't want to end up with a paper weight.
Has anyone done a detailed tutorial for newbies like myself?
Thanks in advance
Scotty.
tuktukscotty said:
I am new to Sony devices (been a Samsung guy for years). I have had my Z2 less than a fortnight but already I'm itching to root it etc, problem is it seems a lot more complicated than Samsung devices. I was always switching between roms on my S4/note 2. I am on the latest firmware and would like to root it to be able to use xposed but I'm scared of messing it up and as the phone is under warranty don't want to end up with a paper weight.
Has anyone done a detailed tutorial for newbies like myself?
Thanks in advance
Scotty.
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tuktukscotty said:
Has anyone done a detailed tutorial for newbies like myself?
Thanks in advance
Scotty.
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It's not really that hard and there are also of resources online that can guide you.
1 Downgrade to 4.4.2 is required as noone had found a vulnerability with 4.4.4.
2 Root phone
For step 1 and 2, Have a look at this http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-sony-xperia-z2-xda-developer-tv/
3 install recovery for lock bootloader
Have a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
4 install a 4.4.4 zip through recovery. I recommend this one as its basically stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-4-4-4-23-0-1-0-167-bug-free-t2929402
tuktukscotty said:
I am new to Sony devices (been a Samsung guy for years). I have had my Z2 less than a fortnight but already I'm itching to root it etc, problem is it seems a lot more complicated than Samsung devices. I was always switching between roms on my S4/note 2. I am on the latest firmware and would like to root it to be able to use xposed but I'm scared of messing it up and as the phone is under warranty don't want to end up with a paper weight.
Has anyone done a detailed tutorial for newbies like myself?
Thanks in advance
Scotty.
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It depends on how you want to root, you can root and permanently void your warrentg or you can root and keep your bootloader locked
Root is now available for our lovely 6P!
Flash TWRP from here
Flash the boot image from here (angler-mdb08k-boot.zip)
Flash the latest SuperSU beta from here
then you'll be good to go!
Does it require a custom kernel? I couldn't find mention of it in the link. Also, what the heck is a "boot image?" I know bootloader, recovery, and kernel. Do we now have another thing to consider?
Cool... Can any1 confirm though that rooting wont effect fingerprint sensor working..... I don't really care for Android pay
Sent not from Nexus 6P
Poke_N_PDA said:
Does it require a custom kernel? I couldn't find mention of it in the link. Also, what the heck is a "boot image?" I know bootloader, recovery, and kernel. Do we now have another thing to consider?
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The boot image is the kernel, it's the one in the zip mentioned at the link.
rohit25 said:
Cool... Can any1 confirm though that rooting wont effect fingerprint sensor working..... I don't really care for Android pay
Sent not from Nexus 6P
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Confirmed everything is working fine.
Tung_meister said:
The boot image is the kernel, it's the one in the zip mentioned at the link.
Confirmed everything is working fine.
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Can you confirm or deny that rooting breaks Android Pay? I've seen nothing but rumors from people
Akasa Fox said:
Can you confirm or deny that rooting breaks Android Pay? I've seen nothing but rumors from people
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I'm in the UK so don't have access to Android Pay I'm afraid.
Is there already a way to unroot? Also I hope we don't lose any data while rooting and then unrooting.
This will be my first Nexus.
nageshv24 said:
Is there already a way to unroot? Also I hope we don't lose any data while rooting and then unrooting.
This will be my first Nexus.
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If you just reflash the stock system image that would erase any trace of root. You wouldn't lose any data. You'll only be able to flash the root zip/kernel if you've already unlocked your bootloader. If you've not done that you'll have to do it first and the process of unlocking will wipe the device.
Tung_meister said:
If you just reflash the stock system image that would erase any trace of root. You wouldn't lose any data. You'll only be able to flash the root zip/kernel if you've already unlocked your bootloader. If you've not done that you'll have to do it first and the process of unlocking will wipe the device.
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The first thing I do with my 6P will be unlocking the bootloader [emoji4]. Thanks
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nageshv24 said:
The first thing I do with my 6P will be unlocking the bootloader [emoji4]. Thanks
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Had to check lol.
Tung_meister said:
Root is now available for our lovely 6P!
Flash TWRP from here
Flash the boot image from here (angler-mdb08k-boot.zip)
Flash the latest SuperSU beta from here
then you'll be good to go!
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Um? Don't think we're quite there yet?
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Quote from Chainfire.
Acquiring root without modifying the boot images is still under investigation. Please note that the current method will not be officially supported. Future roots may require a clean system: we are at a very early stage of root for 6.0, methods used are subject to change.
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Um? Don't think we're quite there yet?
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Quote from Chainfire.
Acquiring root without modifying the boot images is still under investigation. Please note that the current method will not be officially supported. Future roots may require a clean system: we are at a very early stage of root for 6.0, methods used are subject to change.
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We are, the second is a link to the modified boot image required. It's working perfectly on my device as we speak.
MDA89D my 6p is still on that that build number what boot image do i use?
pro4ever said:
MDA89D my 6p is still on that that build number what boot image do i use?
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I'd download the factory image and update to the latest build. you can edit the "flash-all.bat" so that it doesn't wipe your phone. Change the command
"fastboot -w update" to
"fastboot update"
to preserve your data.
I have re-opened this thread, because the linked thread isn't the same - this isn't a duplicate.
"4. How To Root Your Stock Rom
This section will be revisited when more information is available."
This thread presents something new.
Akasa Fox said:
Can you confirm or deny that rooting breaks Android Pay? I've seen nothing but rumors from people
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Yes, it breaks Android Pay (justchecked). Google already disclosed this to us, so it's not a rumor.
Tung_meister said:
We are, the second is a link to the modified boot image required. It's working perfectly on my device as we speak.
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You may want to modify OP to mention Flashing Modified Boot Image before flashing TWRP may be a good idea.
Tung_meister said:
We are, the second is a link to the modified boot image required. It's working perfectly on my device as we speak.
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Just boot loops for me , even with Chainfire's boot.img. Is it necessary to do the steps one right after another?
Neat! Glad it is all happening quickly. I think I want to keep encryption, so I will probably wait to root and install TWRP until wiping data to remove encryption is no longer necessary.
Can someone please confirm if the damn fingerprint sensor still works after rooting?
Hey!
recently flashed the Autralian MM FTF onto my Z2 D6503!
Now i miss my loved apps like Greenify, Lucky Patcher, Intelli3G, XPOSED, a custom recovery, amplify and so on. I tried to root it using KingRoot4.6 (sucsessfully) and then used Supersume.apk to replace the kingroot app with supersu. but after every reboot i need to root it again, which means my methode isn``t working problery! How can i root it? i really want SuperSU, Busybox, Xposed and the [NUT`s] Dual Recovery!
thats the build:
D6503_23.5.A.0.570_1281-9715_R4D
It depends on weather you want to unlock your bootloader or not
I typically flash a Kernel with recovery then flash systemless root but you do require a unlocked bootloader to do it this way
You could downgrade to KK, use a root tool to install root and recovery then use recovery to upgrade to a pre-rooted MM
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Afaik the only way for the moment, it's to downgrade to a previous version, then flash a MM pre rooted rom.
Envious_Data said:
It depends on weather you want to unlock your bootloader or not
I typically flash a Kernel with recovery then flash systemless root but you do require a unlocked bootloader to do it this way
You could downgrade to KK, use a root tool to install root and recovery then use recovery to upgrade to a pre-rooted MM
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Hello mate i have an Xperia Z2 (D6503) with stock Marshmallow and an unlocked bootloader. I have been looking for a guide on flashing TWRP recovery for people in my situation and i'm not having any luck finding it. Can you please point me in the right direction? Thank you in advance!
Ajax1337 said:
Hello mate i have an Xperia Z2 (D6503) with stock Marshmallow and an unlocked bootloader. I have been looking for a guide on flashing TWRP recovery for people in my situation and i'm not having any luck finding it. Can you please point me in the right direction? Thank you in advance!
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it depends on what you are looking for.
unlocked bootloader or for locked bootloader?
How do you make a pre-rooted ROM?
JJD809 said:
How do you make a pre-rooted ROM?
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You can use a tool called PRFCreator, you will need a SuperSu zip and a FTF of your choice
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I tried to do that (downgrading to KK, rooting, dual recovery, making a flashable pre rooted MM) but ended up with bootloops. Tried to flash a stock however I, with difficulty, could only flash KK again. This time I used wirelessly downloaded all the software updates.
I think I will wait some time, till a better way exists.
There is a pre-rooted MM in the forum, I've tried earlier. But it is for D6503, not my d6502. It has a 3g fix, but in About Phone, it reads D6503. And root isn't working there as well. or perhaps I was doing something wrong.
I'm starting to think that MM isn't root-friendly
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I tried to do that (downgrading to KK, rooting, dual recovery, making a flashable pre rooted MM) but ended up with bootloops. Tried to flash a stock however I, with difficulty, could only flash KK again. This time I used wirelessly downloaded all the software updates.
I think I will wait some time, till a better way exists.
There is a pre-rooted MM in the forum, I've tried earlier. But it is for D6503, not my d6502. It has a 3g fix, but in About Phone, it reads D6503. And root isn't working there as well. or perhaps I was doing something wrong.
I'm starting to think that MM isn't root-friendly
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You will get the root soon for MM. This is why I hate Sony devices. Updates also comes late and rooting also comes late. Fed-up with this z2. Gonna go with Samsung
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Envious_Data said:
it depends on what you are looking for.
unlocked bootloader or for locked bootloader?
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I don't understand the question mate. I said i already have an unlocked bootloader. Thank you in advance! Sorry for the late response
@freaky2xd, @fireheart2008
I think this post will help you to have Stock MM ROM with root, and recovery and keep you bootloader locked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357
stayawake said:
@freaky2xd, @fireheart2008
I think this post will help you to have Stock MM ROM with root, and recovery and keep you bootloader locked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357
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hehe thanks mate, but I have already rooted my Z2 with MM a week ago and isntalled xposed and a TWRP recovery
I simply created a flashable zip from the 6.0.1 ftf and a supersu 4.61 beta
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/6-0-1-d6503-23-5-0-570-prerooted-t3364817
then I followed these steps to get the recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/mm-6-0-1-twrp-recovery-t3364871
Ajax1337 said:
I don't understand the question mate. I said i already have an unlocked bootloader. Thank you in advance! Sorry for the late response
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i didnt notice that
you since you have a unlocked bootloader can now flash the "advanced Stock kernel" found in one of the dev sections, through that you can flash supersu
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/kernel-advanced-stock-kernel-t3347413
https://download.chainfire.eu/932/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip
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i didnt notice that
you since you have a unlocked bootloader can now flash the "advanced Stock kernel" found in one of the dev sections, through that you can flash supersu
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/kernel-advanced-stock-kernel-t3347413
https://download.chainfire.eu/932/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip
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Thank you! It all went without a problem.
Hello people
i just bought mate 10 and it is awesome. i have some questions though. after i got the phone i got an update, updated it and unlocked bootloader and rooted it. now i got another update. so can i unroot, and apply update or do i need to relock bootloader also? i would re-unlock and root after update. i dont want to brick it cause im broke to buy credits on funkyhuawei lol. can i restore using hisuite if it got bricked?
current version is 8.0.0.119(c185)
new version in system update is 8.0.0.126(c185)
also is there any fix for AI scene detection after root? and lastly, i cannot install v4a on it. seems like selinux is always enforcing. when i change it with selinux changer, it is set to permissive but i restart the selinux app and it is on enforcing like it was never changed. what can i do about it?
thank you.
any help will be much appreciated.
also i would like to directly flash the latest firmware. can this be done on unlocked bootloader and root? any guide pls?
Saadkhalid786 said:
any help will be much appreciated.
also i would like to directly flash the latest firmware. can this be done on unlocked bootloader and root? any guide pls?
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Not yet, unfortunately. It seems developement for this great phone is going to be slower this time around because I think Huawei made it so it's more difficult to build a custom recovery for it. I fear that unless someone puts a bounty on some sort of custom recovery for us (TWRP) it's gonna be awhile.
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Not yet, unfortunately. It seems developement for this great phone is going to be slower this time around because I think Huawei made it so it's more difficult to build a custom recovery for it. I fear that unless someone puts a bounty on some sort of custom recovery for us (TWRP) it's gonna be awhile.
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so i can unroot, download latest update from system updates and install it. after that re-root using FH. will that cause any problems?
or bootloader need to be relocked(?)