Hey, I recently updated to marshmallow and managed to keep my root, but couldn't install a recovery. I saw I had the xzrecovery app and tried to install a recovery using that. It did it's thing and restarted the device, but it is stuck in bootloop, it keeps flashing the sony xperia logo and keeps trying again. I can't seem to shut down the device. Any help?
Edit: Got it to shutdown.
xzdualrecovery is not ready for marshmallow yet now you have to flash any ftf by flashtool
rocker00 said:
xzdualrecovery is not ready for marshmallow yet now you have to flash any ftf by flashtool
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Yeah, should've done my research. I'm downloading my ftf using xperifirm and I installed flashtool. Any set of instructions I can follow?
BananaOnPC said:
Yeah, should've done my research. I'm downloading my ftf using xperifirm and I installed flashtool. Any set of instructions I can follow?
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after flashing your new MM Ftf . you need to install a working recovery.
follow this link in order to install TWRP for Marshmallow [LB].
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66232079&postcount=376
remember to enable usb debugging on your phone developer options before clicking the install.bat on your computer
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Hi, I'm kind of a noob, so sorry if this is a dumb question.
I just installed the new Lollipop Fimware on my Z2, using Flashtool. Now I want to root the device, but reading through articles on XDA or XperiaBlog, they all said you need to use older firmware. So my question is, can you root the Z2 with Lollipop?
I'd be grateful for helpful answers.
ICripzHD said:
Hi, I'm kind of a noob, so sorry if this is a dumb question.
I just installed the new Lollipop Fimware on my Z2, using Flashtool. Now I want to root the device, but reading through articles on XDA or XperiaBlog, they all said you need to use older firmware. So my question is, can you root the Z2 with Lollipop?
I'd be grateful for helpful answers.
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Things needed:
PC, fastboot driver, know how to boot to bootloader(fastboot mode) and recovery mode
Now you can without having old kernel (not firmware)
go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/kernel-andropluskernel-v10-t2974841 extract boot.img from the zip file.
Boot your phone to fastboot mode and in command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Go to recovery mode after restarting and then get UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and flash it via newly installed TWRP recovery.
themightydeity said:
Things needed:
PC, fastboot driver, know how to boot to bootloader(fastboot mode) and recovery mode
Now you can without having old kernel (not firmware)
go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/kernel-andropluskernel-v10-t2974841 extract boot.img from the zip file.
Boot your phone to fastboot mode and in command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Go to recovery mode after restarting and then get UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and flash it via newly installed TWRP recovery.
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And for locked bootloaders it is a different story
HellRoot said:
And for locked bootloaders it is a different story
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Yep totally different story.
So there's no way yet for locked bootloaders?
themightydeity said:
Things needed:
PC, fastboot driver, know how to boot to bootloader(fastboot mode) and recovery mode
Now you can without having old kernel (not firmware)
go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/kernel-andropluskernel-v10-t2974841 extract boot.img from the zip file.
Boot your phone to fastboot mode and in command (how ?) :
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Go to recovery (how? which recovery ? there is one installed by default?) mode after restarting and then get UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and flash it via newly installed TWRP recovery (what ?).
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Thats a terribly bad answer right ? I've rooted another devices but but can't undestand almost a thing of the process you just posted.
Imagine for the noob dude ?
zeehkaev said:
Thats a terribly bad answer right ? I've rooted another devices but but can't undestand almost a thing of the process you just posted.
Imagine for the noob dude ?
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Same here. I'm a noob wanting to learn how to root. But this went over my head :/
Would using PRF creator work? If you bundled the lollipop firmware with supersu.zip and flashed it would it give you lolipop with root? Because this is what i did to update to 4.4.4 with root. For anyone that doesnt know PRF creator is a program which combines 3 files which is are firmware of your choice, a superSU.zip and a recovery.zip. It combines them into a .zip that you can flash in recovery and have the firmware with superSU and a custom recovery on it.
I have a locked bootloader and mines rooted, do you want me to say how?
If its on lollipop, i would very much like to know how.
Isn't this the exact same answer as rooting 4.4.4?
Downgrade to 4.4.2
Root
Install recovery
Install rooted lollipop zip in recovery
If you don't understand this or the method posted above don't root. Also, if.you can't google things like fastboot to understand what it is don't root.
K-NineHD said:
I have a locked bootloader and mines rooted, do you want me to say how?
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it would be kindly appreciated!
Bootloop
Everything was fine, till i tried superSU. Twrp flashed it fine, but then when i tried to reboot, the device got stuck in a bootloop.
wipe cache/delvik also didnt help.
I have a new z2, then unlocked the bootloader, and then got the Norway rom using xperifirm.
Norway rom installed fine. twrp installed fine. But i am facing a bootloop now that i have flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Anybody else face this issue?
0charbless said:
Everything was fine, till i tried superSU. Twrp flashed it fine, but then when i tried to reboot, the device got stuck in a bootloop.
wipe cache/delvik also didnt help.
I have a new z2, then unlocked the bootloader, and then got the Norway rom using xperifirm.
Norway rom installed fine. twrp installed fine. But i am facing a bootloop now that i have flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
Anybody else face this issue?
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try wiping just "Dalvik Cache" and restart again. I have also face similar strange issue when I was using FlashTool a couple of times.
If that doesn't work try normal wiping from TWRP and install firmware using FlashTool.
themightydeity said:
try wiping just "Dalvik Cache" and restart again. I have also face similar strange issue when I was using FlashTool a couple of times.
If that doesn't work try normal wiping from TWRP and install firmware using FlashTool.
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Thanks. I tired wiping , but it didnt work.
I just reflashed with 17.x firmware, and upgraded using the rooted rom "D6503_Customized BAL_1282-0827_23.1.A.0.690_R3C_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.3"
ICripzHD said:
Hi, I'm kind of a noob, so sorry if this is a dumb question.
I just installed the new Lollipop Fimware on my Z2, using Flashtool. Now I want to root the device, but reading through articles on XDA or XperiaBlog, they all said you need to use older firmware. So my question is, can you root the Z2 with Lollipop?
I'd be grateful for helpful answers.
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Hi,
FIRST: you need to downgrade your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Flash it using FLASHTOOL
SECOND: Root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783750
THIRD: Install Recovery for flashing zip ROMs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
FOURTH: Use this to flash Lollipop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-d6503-23-1-0-690-bal-rooted-t3057150
Just make sure you follow all the steps and you're good.
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yavhin said:
Hi,
FIRST: you need to downgrade your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Flash it using FLASHTOOL
SECOND: Root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783750
THIRD: Install Recovery for flashing zip ROMs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
FOURTH: Use this to flash Lollipop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-d6503-23-1-0-690-bal-rooted-t3057150
Just make sure you follow all the steps and you're good.
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I'm no Android/Lollipop/Rooting expert but using an unlocked boot loader I was able to root Lollipop (23.1.A.0.690 ) easily using the kernel from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ot-stock-flashable-kernel-23-1-0-690-t3061816
My steps were:
1. Install Lollipop
2. fastboot flash boot boot.img (to install above mentioned kernel with TWRP recovery)
So far so good.
PS: To use fastboot you'll likely need the drivers from flashtool (http://www.flashtool.net/index.php) and if on Win 8.1 you'll need to search for instructions on how to install unsigned drivers.
ICripzHD said:
Hi, I'm kind of a noob, so sorry if this is a dumb question.
I just installed the new Lollipop Fimware on my Z2, using Flashtool. Now I want to root the device, but reading through articles on XDA or XperiaBlog, they all said you need to use older firmware. So my question is, can you root the Z2 with Lollipop?
I'd be grateful for helpful answers.
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check out my tutorial if you need help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0msKcElz3Ow
tfcarlin said:
and if on Win 8.1 you'll need to search for instructions on how to install unsigned drivers.
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If you're not on mobile, you can check out my signature to disable signed driver enforcement for windows 8 and 8.1. It sticks after reboots too.
yavhin said:
Hi,
FIRST: you need to downgrade your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
Flash it using FLASHTOOL
SECOND: Root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783750
THIRD: Install Recovery for flashing zip ROMs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
FOURTH: Use this to flash Lollipop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/development/stock-d6503-23-1-0-690-bal-rooted-t3057150
Just make sure you follow all the steps and you're good.
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Credits goes to all OP of the Threads
Please press THANKS if this helped you.
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Is there root only for Baltic ROM? I am on Nordic and I want root is that possible?
After I installed Teamwin Recovery, http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-twrp-touch-t3247939, I wanted to see if it worked. When I was done i tapped Reboot and then system. It said that I had no OS installed and now my device is stuck in a bootloop. What the f**k have I done?
You are not stuck in a bootloop if you can access TWRP. Just install a rom or flash firmware with the FlashTool and you should be fine. Im not sure how you deleted your rom.
ardentis said:
You are not stuck in a bootloop if you can access TWRP. Just install a rom or flash firmware with the FlashTool and you should be fine. Im not sure how you deleted your rom.
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Will try that. Thanks!
I'm trying to flash it using Flashtool, but there are no drivers for the M4 Aqua! What should I do?
alexillion said:
I'm trying to flash it using Flashtool, but there are no drivers for the M4 Aqua! What should I do?
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Hello, check this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/guide-t3130092
That's like a complete in-depth information/guide for the M4 aqua.
I cannot root my phone...
I did everything from that thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/recovery-twrp-command-line-t3198973
I even unlocked bootloader before attempting to root my phone
SuperSU Free cannot update binary code.
Tried to use Kingo ROOT - failure.
Is there any possibility to uninstall that SuperSU app? or go to state before my rooting attempt ?
My model is E2303. Bought at Argos SIM free phone
lyczewskiand said:
I cannot root my phone...
I did everything from that thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/recovery-twrp-command-line-t3198973
I even unlocked bootloader before attempting to root my phone
SuperSU Free cannot update binary code.
Tried to use Kingo ROOT - failure.
Is there any possibility to uninstall that SuperSU app? or go to state before my rooting attempt ?
My model is E2303. Bought at Argos SIM free phone
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There is the option in the SuperSU settings called "Full unroot" try that, OR
Best thing is to backup your data and Flash the stock Rom again,
Jevinruv said:
There is the option in the SuperSU settings called "Full unroot" try that, OR
Best thing is to backup your data and Flash the stock Rom again,
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Do you have link to Original stock Xperia M4 Aqua Rom?
Do you have any idea why rooting failed?
I did everything from tutorial (link mentioned in my 1st message)
EDIT:
I tried to go to SuperSU and did Full unroot. After rebooting SuperSU is still showing message that it couldn't update binary code.
lyczewskiand said:
Do you have link to Original stock Xperia M4 Aqua Rom?
Do you have any idea why rooting failed?
I did everything from tutorial (link mentioned in my 1st message)
EDIT:
I tried to go to SuperSU and did Full unroot. After rebooting SuperSU is still showing message that it couldn't update binary code.
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Link to stock FTF's (Select your model and the download the FTF)- http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/stock-xperia-m4-aqua-xperia-m4-aqua-dual-t3141061
I recommend you to Flash the Rom and try again.
Could you recommend any program to flash Rom with?
lyczewskiand said:
Could you recommend any program to flash Rom with?
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If your bootloader is unlocked install twrp with fastboot and flash the supersu with twrp.just add a zip file with super su and your phone will be rooted again.thats what i did. here is the supersu.zip https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/
manosper said:
If your bootloader is unlocked install twrp with fastboot and flash the supersu with twrp.just add a zip file with super su and your phone will be rooted again.thats what i did. here is the supersu.zip https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/
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Yes, my boorloader is unlocked.
I tried to install twrp with fastboot.
I tried to go step by step with that guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/recovery-twrp-command-line-t3198973
I would like to know how to go back in time
Just kidding. I would like to know how to go back to state of my phone like Out of Box. Original Sony ROM.
Are there any updates of Sony ROMs?
lyczewskiand said:
Yes, my boorloader is unlocked.
I tried to install twrp with fastboot.
I tried to go step by step with that guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/recovery-twrp-command-line-t3198973
I would like to know how to go back in time
Just kidding. I would like to know how to go back to state of my phone like Out of Box. Original Sony ROM.
Are there any updates of Sony ROMs?
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Flash the relevant FTF from the page i gave using Flashtool
you can download flashtool from this page - http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Once you flash , you will return to the original state , just like out of the box :good:
Jevinruv said:
Flash the relevant FTF from the page i gave using Flashtool
you can download flashtool from this page - http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Once you flash , you will return to the original state , just like out of the box :good:
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Should i download the same release or could it be latest one?
on that page http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/stock-xperia-m4-aqua-xperia-m4-aqua-dual-t3141061
there is latest release 26.1.A.2.99
on my phone it is 26.1.A.2.167.
Can i install 26.1.A.2.99 anyway?
OH OK I've found something like this http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/97-sony-xperia-m4-aqua-e2303
Yaaaay.
I did it. Changed rom/firmware for newer one http://xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware...-m4-aqua-e2303
and then did that http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/recovery-twrp-command-line-t3198973
now finally got root
Hello, I had installed xzu dual recovery and then flashed cm 11 but the problem is after flashing cm 11 I lost my recovery and when I tried to reflash it it dosent get installed when I try to boot in recovery the screen gets stuck at sony logo,please help I do have a nandroid backup,I even tried to flash stock ftf via flashtool but installation gets aborted due to no reason please help I want to go back on stock
I got stuck with recovery also, the only easy option that helped we was flashing ftf in flashtool.
Make sure that firmware that you download with xperifirm is not unpacked immediatly. (dont tick the checkbox), unpack it later with flashtool and it wont give you errors
IGnoTon said:
I got stuck with recovery also, the only easy option that helped we was flashing ftf in flashtool.
Make sure that firmware that you download with xperifirm is not unpacked immediatly. (dont tick the checkbox), unpack it later with flashtool and it wont give you errors
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Hey dude I do have the ftf but I didn't download it from xperiafirm its just from a random site from internet
sairaj rane said:
Hey dude I do have the ftf but I didn't download it from xperiafirm its just from a random site from internet
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I suggest getting tft from xperifirm, and then unpack it with flashtool.
The newest flashtool by androxyde has all of this in one package.
IGnoTon said:
I suggest getting tft from xperifirm, and then unpack it with flashtool.
The newest flashtool by androxyde has all of this in one package.
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Please give me latest link of flashtool :angel:
sairaj rane said:
Please give me latest link of flashtool :angel:
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goddamit, mate.
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Hi.
I have a Xperia Tablet Z2 (SGP521) with Android 6.0.1 (build 23.5.A.0.570) without root, and I would like to make the root, how can I do?
Thanks in advance.
I'm sorry for my english.
Only way is:
- come back to original rom 4.4.2, using Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
- root using Flashtool,
- flash TWRP http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/Older_Releases/XZDualRecovery_2.8.21
- flash a prerooted rom using TWRP 2.8.21, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/prerooted-zip-vmo-ru-ua-kz-t3362729
- flash TWRP 3.0 can download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 Recroot combined v 4
To go on recovery, at the vibration when you turn on your device, push volume down button and recovery will start
I made it all working fine
lorisino said:
Only way is:
- come back to original rom 4.4.2, using Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
- root using Flashtool,
- flash TWRP http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/Older_Releases/XZDualRecovery_2.8.21
- flash a prerooted rom using TWRP 2.8.21, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/prerooted-zip-vmo-ru-ua-kz-t3362729
- flash TWRP 3.0 can download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 Recroot combined v 4
To go on recovery, at the vibration when you turn on your device, push volume down button and recovery will start
I made it all working fine
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Hello,
why i need something "flash" after rooting? i dont understand what is the "flash" do?
Paja LT said:
Hello,
why i need something "flash" after rooting? i dont understand what is the "flash" do?
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"Flash" means installing something to the internal memory.
You need to go back to a "rootable" version and after having your terminal rooted you can flash the latest rooted ROM.
Following the instructions on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...lipopprerooted231a128z2-tabletsgp511-t3100821 I suggest you:
Flash the Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware with Flashtool;
Unlock the bootloader (not sure it is strictly needed but better avoid potential issues) with Flashtool (use the Sony website to get the unlock code as the automatic retrieval of Flashtool did not work for me);
Root using the script mentioned in the thread;
Flash the custom recovery;
Flash the rooted 6.0.1 ROM.
maxlnc said:
"Flash" means installing something to the internal memory.
You need to go back to a "rootable" version and after having your terminal rooted you can flash the latest rooted ROM.
Following the instructions on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...lipopprerooted231a128z2-tabletsgp511-t3100821 I suggest you:
Flash the Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware with Flashtool;
Unlock the bootloader (not sure it is strictly needed but better avoid potential issues) with Flashtool (use the Sony website to get the unlock code as the automatic retrieval of Flashtool did not work for me);
Root using the script mentioned in the thread;
Flash the custom recovery;
Flash the rooted 6.0.1 ROM.
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Thank you for the reply, as i understant the devise will work fine without any flashing? "Flash" means something installing in internal memory, but I do not understand why should I do it ?
please help me to root devise.
flashTool writing: "ERROR Illegal key size or default parameters."
That can i do?
Andriusss said:
please help me to root devise.
flashTool writing: "ERROR Illegal key size or default parameters."
That can i do?
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You cant make the root with the flashtool! Copy the SuperSu (download newest zip) on your tablet (anywhere) and proceed with this: "TabZ2-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer" you already downloaded from the tutorial. when you launch the "install.bat", the tablet will be rooted and twrp installed it auto-boot into twrp and now you can isntall your copied supersu zip then you can proceed with the tutorial
Got it fixed. In my first CWM Backup from the Dualrecovery Package (installer) was a working boot.img All fine now!