Hello dear friends.
I'd like to root my Xperia-Z2 locked bootloader stock rom untouched without downgrade
Is there any preroot ftf file can flashing via flash tool directly?. If not what is the easiest way to do it without unlock bootloader?
Thanks
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Excuse me, he would say it, but this is another topic with a question, how to root Android Marshmallow with locked bootloader.
With Flashtool, no way to flash prerooted FTF, because prerooted firmware in ZIP format is only for flash from recovery (TWRP).
As already understood, at this stage it is not possible to root with locked BL.
Do not you want to unlock, but you don't want to do downgrade.
You are interested in the easiest way without unlocking, but in this situation (without unlocked bootloader) for now is only possible to return to a previous version of Android, which you do not want.
Consider and choose possible and reasonable option for you.
Monipeev said:
Excuse me, he would say it, but this is another topic with a question, how to root Android Marshmallow with locked bootloader.
With Flashtool, no way to flash prerooted FTF, because prerooted firmware in ZIP format is only for flash from recovery (TWRP).
As already understood, at this stage it is not possible to root with locked BL.
Do not you want to unlock, but you don't want to do downgrade.
You are interested in the easiest way without unlocking, but in this situation (without unlocked bootloader) for now is only possible to return to a previous version of Android, which you do not want.
Consider and choose possible and reasonable option for you.
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Thanks
My phone still in warranty I don't want lose it.
How can I do downgrade and upgrade again to root MM . 575?
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Step.
1. Download right FTF firmware for your model device, that software have way to root, like 5.1.1.
2. Install drivers for device and flashmod, after that Flash firmware from Flashtool.
3. After that, root Android version and install recovery - Nuts Dual Recovery.
4. When you have root and recovery, just follow step for install in recovery / clear data, cache, dalvik cache ..../ from first post in topic with prerooted Marshmallow .575 and you will be with rooted last version on Android, Marshmallow 6.0.1, build 23.5.A.0.575
@Monipeev Many thanks
Can I rollback to stock rom anytime ?
To cover warranty
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Yes of course.
You just have to know the number by region (Customization version) of your stock software.
Monipeev said:
Step.
1. Download right FTF firmware for your model device, that software have way to root, like 5.1.1.
2. Install drivers for device and flashmod, after that Flash firmware from Flashtool.
3. After that, root Android version and install recovery - Nuts Dual Recovery.
4. When you have root and recovery, just follow step for install in recovery / clear data, cache, dalvik cache ..../ from first post in topic with prerooted Marshmallow .575 and you will be with rooted last version on Android, Marshmallow 6.0.1, build 23.5.A.0.575
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Hi I am on the same boat. Stock MM 575 firmware. Do I need to unlock the bootloader? How to do that?
Thanks.
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@laofan, You don't need unlocked bootloader to flash stock firmware.
Just follow step obove and all will be fine.
Thanks @Monipeev
I did it by downgrade to KK, root and recovery then upgrade to last version preroot
Thanks
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@SaMo_HoSSaM
You and all are welcome.
Flawless use of the device.
@Monipeev
I installed this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3390498 on my phone locked bootloader but I can't flash the recovery twrp 3.0.0 I tried use twrp app from play store but it show I installed 2.8.7 and I can't enter any recovery the led blinking red only no green or blue
Xpeosed too show installed but not active
What shall I do.?
I appreciate your support.
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Sorry for the late reply, too much work today.
Probably everything is OK for now, if you repeated the necessary steps for this again.
I think you missed a step or your flash incorrect file.
Monipeev said:
Sorry for the late reply, too much work today.
Probably everything is OK for now, if you repeated the necessary steps for this again.
I think you missed a step or your flash incorrect file.
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Explain more please
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I think, you forgot to flash TWRP Recovery after flash the rom.
TWRP app, will not help in this situation.
Think it's best and clear to move back to return to the previous version of Android which allows Root, then install recovery again and again steps to flash pre rooted Marshmallow.
Sorry for this, but at least I would do.
P.s. I see too late, that you forgot to flash recovery on the moment when you flash the rom.
I didn't find flashable recovery zip to flash via recovey before lose the old recovey on old firmware
That's mean I have to redo all these steps again?
Ok if I did return the steps how to install this recovery after flash the rom?
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@Monipeev will this method work with .575
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66232079
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i have all done, but icant install dualrecovery... this say: adb server out of date, killing... and unauthorizated too... what can i do please?
@SaMo_HoSSaM, Just try it and tell us.
It's will be useful for all.
@Balage3000, Why you try dual recovery?
If you Install Android Marshmallow, dual recovery don't work on it for now.
I have not read yet, someone managed it installed on this version of Android.
I and many people hope Nut to do his magic and impressed us with version and for Android 6.0.1
Monipeev said:
@SaMo_HoSSaM, Just try it and tell us.
It's will be useful for all.
@Balage3000, Why you try dual recovery?
If you Install Android Marshmallow, dual recovery don't work on it for now.
I have not read yet, someone managed it installed on this version of Android.
I and many people hope Nut to do his magic and impressed us with version and for Android 6.0.1
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i have successfull downgraded, rooted and the dual recovery installed... therefore have i now Android 5.1.1, but I want gladly a custom rom installing (cm 12 or omnirom with Overclocking)... but at the recovery menu i can't make this, i have many times tested... ---> Wipe Data, Cache, Dalvik-Cache and Flash from zip.. but it won't work... what must i do please? Unlock Bootloader? Sorry for the bad english.
@Balage3000, The Rom's that you mention are installed precisely device with unlocked BL. In their description is given this information. If you try it on locked bootloader, they will not working.
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Hi, everyone, I just got my z3 tablet and I am in love with it except i don't like the interface. So i decide to root my tablet without unlocking the bolted and I did made it and i did install TWRP. I have a question, since I have TWRP is it possible for me to install cm 12 rom or I need to have a unlock boot loader in order to install it?
Sorry for my bad english and thank you for answering my questions.
kokorolove said:
Hi, everyone, I just got my z3 tablet and I am in love with it except i don't like the interface. So i decide to root my tablet without unlocking the bolted and I did made it and i did install TWRP. I have a question, since I have TWRP is it possible for me to install cm 12 rom or I need to have a unlock boot loader in order to install it?
Sorry for my bad english and thank you for answering my questions.
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You need to unlock to flash a custom kernel which would be needed by the cm12 to run. So first.
1.Backup drm keys
2.Unlock BL
3. Flash CM kernel via fastboot
4. Flash CM Rom via recovery.
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I just bought a Z3 tablet compact, which should be here at the end of next week. I haven’t found a tutorial which includes all steps to get from the standard rom to CM12. Did I miss any steps or does the following steps include everything?
Root tablet on the original Sony rom
Backup TA partition (I guess that's where the DRM keys are?)
Unlock bootloader
Flash a recovery (any recommendations?) I found this tutorial, but I only need one recovery and I don’t want to flash that zip every time I install a new rom.
Flash CM12. Are there any kernels beside that one included in the CM12 zips?
Cyberratchet said:
I just bought a Z3 tablet compact, which should be here at the end of next week. I haven’t found a tutorial which includes all steps to get from the standard rom to CM12. Did I miss any steps or does the following steps include everything?
Root tablet on the original Sony rom
Backup TA partition (I guess that's where the DRM keys are?)
Unlock bootloader
Flash a recovery (any recommendations?) I found this tutorial, but I only need one recovery and I don’t want to flash that zip every time I install a new rom.
Flash CM12. Are there any kernels beside that one included in the CM12 zips?
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I guess you should just flash the kernel via fastboot after unlocking the bootloader, that would eliminate the need to flash a recovery. It's hitting 2 birds and one stone and besides CM uses a different kernel than stock so later you would really need to flash kernel.
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Thanks for your reply. The whole flashing procedure is a lot more complicated than on my S3, so I have a follow-up question.
Should I just backup the TA partition, unlock the tablet, flash this kernel which should give me root and TWRP and then flash another recovery and CM12?
I found this recovery which is only semi-permanent, because you have to flash it before you upgrade/install a new CM12 version. It’s not big deal tbh, but is there a permanent recovery, which I only have to install once.
I'm also curious about this.
Right now, I'm trying to download the Flashtool program from Sony, but apparently, you need to "register" for it. Where did you guys download your Flashtool from?
Cyberratchet said:
Thanks for your reply. The whole flashing procedure is a lot more complicated than on my S3, so I have a follow-up question.
Should I just backup the TA partition, unlock the tablet, flash this kernel which should give me root and TWRP and then flash another recovery and CM12?
I found this recovery which is only semi-permanent, because you have to flash it before you upgrade/install a new CM12 version. It’s not big deal tbh, but is there a permanent recovery, which I only have to install once.
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Correct, make sure the kernel is compatible with CM
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The whole procedure is really frustrating, maybe someone can help me here.
I did a backup of the TA partition and unlocked the bootloader. I tried flashing the boot.img from the cm.zip, but I have no idea how to flash the rom via the cm-recovery.
Flashing the advanced kernel to get TWRP wasn’t successful as well. I tried the fastboot mode of the Flashtool and flashed the kernel, but nothing changed.
Can someone post a brief guide with the next steps to get CM12 running (with cmd commands pls)?
EDIT: I just tried to use “adb sideload” in the CM recover, but “adb devices” doesn’t show the tablet .
EDIT2: EDIT: Seems like I got it to work after all. The DualRecover Installer worked, even without SuperSU installed.
Cyberratchet said:
The whole procedure is really frustrating, maybe someone can help me here.
I did a backup of the TA partition and unlocked the bootloader. I tried flashing the boot.img from the cm.zip, but I have no idea how to flash the rom via the cm-recovery.
Flashing the advanced kernel to get TWRP wasn’t successful as well. I tried the fastboot mode of the Flashtool and flashed the kernel, but nothing changed.
Can someone post a brief guide with the next steps to get CM12 running (with cmd commands pls)?
EDIT: I just tried to use “adb sideload” in the CM recover, but “adb devices” doesn’t show the tablet .
EDIT2: EDIT: Seems like I got it to work after all. The DualRecover Installer worked, even without SuperSU installed.
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I ran into the same problem usin the cm12 nightlies from 27th march 2015:
Sideloading would not work because the tablet is not recognized by the computer. I tried with Windows 7 and gentoo Linux.
Installing from the sd-card in recovery mode was also not possible due to a error of missing "/misc".
I solved the problem by manually choosing the driver in Windows 7. I booted the tablet into recovery. Choose update using adb as detailed in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...t/root-root-locked-bootloader-sgp621-t3013534
Then I found the device in the windows device manager. Here I manually choose the adb driver that I installed earlier from the flashtool package. After that the device was correctly recognized by Windows and I could Sideloade the cm12 image.
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?
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
This post shows you how to upgrade your system to lollipop 5.1.1 and optionally have root privileges. This is tested on C6833 model. For other models see the troubleshooting section near the end of the post.
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.18.6. or 0.9.19.6 or higher Important: Do not use Flashtool 0.9.19.0.
If you want to root the phone: Rooted XZU on Android version 5.0.2 or Kitkat with custom recovery installed.
This works on locked or unlocked bootloaders and any customization.
Download link for upgrade only:
C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf (unmodified Customized DE):
https://mega.nz/#!khF1nILD!C5D70e-BjCKVBCuOurjFOLcIMZDcldYVeIDnFiR-PGM
Download link for upgrade and root:
5.1.1-system.zip:
https://mega.nz/#!YoFgCSjA!Zh8t_4jeXcAEWhOYePA40uQLI7vw4-CnxohjBdMbpz0
C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf
https://mega.nz/#!l4dllSTT!R393EG4W3CwOZp1OLOzfUzpHF0IlvsmfW04BrGOggXc
Instructions for upgrading without root:
1- Back up your internal SDCARD and your apps.
2- Download C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf
3- Open Flashtool and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
4- Navigate to where you saved C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf and flash this ftf with your phone in flash mode. I recommend wiping apps and cache and data (Note that wiping data will erase your internal SDcard too). To put your phone in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
5- Reboot.
Instructions for upgrading with root:
0- If your existing system is rooted using Kingroot read the troubleshooting section below before continuing.
1- Back up your internal SDCARD and your apps.
2- Download C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf and 5.1.1_system.zip.
3- Copy 5.1.1-system.zip to your phone's internal SDcard.
4- Reboot to recovery and install 5.1.1-system.zip.
5- If you are coming from Kitkat just Turn the phone off. If you are coming from 5.0.2, reboot the phone and let it work through the boot animation which will take a while. Then it will show force closing messages and possibly reboots itself. At this point turn it off by holding down the power and volume-up keys for a few seconds. The phone will vibrate 3 times and turns off.
6- Open Flashtool and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
7- Navigate to where you saved C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf and flash this ftf with your phone in flash mode. I recommend wiping apps and cache and data (Note that wiping data will erase your internal SDcard too). To put your phone in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
8- Reboot.
Troubleshooting, etc.
This procedure works only if you follow every step carefully. When you are done you can easily test your root status in a terminal emulator or via adb. Please see the attached image.
If you have used Kingroot to root your existing system flashing this ROM may not work and it may leave your system with a partially updated file system that may be broken. The reason is that Kingroot (which in my opinion is malware) makes some of your system files immutable which means they cannot be removed during a software upgrade. To proceed, you should either find a way to replace this horrendous piece of code with SuperSU or downgrade to Kitkat and root with XZDualRecovery before trying this guide. Read the second part of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62936808&postcount=22.
If during the procedure for root the flashing of the ftf in step 7 fails, repeat step 7 with C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf or any other 14.6.A.0.368 ftf but exclude the system partition in the flashtool dialog window. If you don't exclude the system partition you will not get root.
If you have root after the procedure but something else doesn't work, try a factory reset.
Note that flashtool 0.9.19.0 was specifically released to support the new sin format on new devices and some of its features don't work with older devices. So to avoid taking any chances I used version 18.
I don't know if this works for C6802 or C6806. Some users reported success on 6806, like this one and this. For that model you follow this guide and use the zip file posted here. The only difference is that instead of flashing the ftf posted here in the next step, use the stock 14.6.A.0.368 ftf for your phone and exclude system.
Will this C6833 FTF work on a C6806 USA phone?, because I can't find a C6806 FTF anywhere...
Can this system zip be used with other customized versions of c6833 ftf.
usagi111 said:
Will this C6833 FTF work on a C6806 USA phone?, because I can't find a C6806 FTF anywhere...
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I just uploaded a C6806 US version in Development thread yesterday.
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could you share flashtool 0.9.18.0 cos I can't find that version only higher.
will this work on c6802 just wondering?
I did as you said but. I see no super-su
jaime4272 said:
I did as you said but. I see no super-su
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You probably didn't exclude the system partition in this step:
7- Navigate to where you saved C6833_Customized+DE_14.6.A.0.368.ftf.*Exclude system partition*and flash this ftf.
Out of curiosity, what is wrong with the latest flashtool?
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jaime4272 said:
could you share flashtool 0.9.18.0 cos I can't find that version only higher.
will this work on c6802 just wondering?
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I've uploaded 0.9.18.6
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2L0y84PJ2rteVNGVnlJWjFlOGs/view?usp=sharing
Never mind, i already found out, also flashtool published a new version wich is compatible with our device
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
thanks mate, everything worked fine
I was able to flash android 5.1.1 but could not get root and I did every step as posted and I did exclude system partition. and without root could not install dual recovery there for could not flash SuperSU
I am sorry for my noobie question...but what is customised DE?
ALso if i run this, I am still at locked bootloader...will i lose the partition that enable me to have all Sony's special goodies (i didn't mean the bloatware of course)?
Also i am running stock 5.1.1 already after OTA but interested to have root...shall i go with the 2nd steps with root?
im4u2nv said:
I am sorry for my noobie question...but what is customised DE?
ALso if i run this, I am still at locked bootloader...will i lose the partition that enable me to have all Sony's special goodies (i didn't mean the bloatware of course)?
Also i am running stock 5.1.1 already after OTA but interested to have root...shall i go with the 2nd steps with root?
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Customized DE just means it is the German version of the ROM. I used that because I bought the phone in Germany. But the menus and keyboard and everything is in English so you would not even notice the difference.
This method will not touch your bootloader status so if you are locked you remain locked.
If you are already on 5.1.1 through OTA this will not work for you. You need to start from rooted 5.0.2 with recovery installed.
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Customized DE just means it is the German version of the ROM. I used that because I bought the phone in Germany. But the menus and keyboard and everything is in English so you would not even notice the difference.
This method will not touch your bootloader status so if you are locked you remain locked.
If you are already on 5.1.1 through OTA this will not work for you. You need to start from rooted 5.0.2 with recovery installed.
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Thank you Najoor...in that case, i will wait for some guide to root 5.1.1 then...
I am using stock kitkat custom rom will I have to update to Lollipop 5.0 first or can i directly flash 5.1
terminator1983 said:
I am using stock kitkat custom rom will I have to update to Lollipop 5.0 first or can i directly flash 5.1
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I think you can still do it straight from kitkat but if you are following the instructions with root in step 5 instead of rebooting just turn the phone off.
Let me know if that works.
so my ZU used to be rooted with Lollipop 5.0.2, but i removed Kinguser/chinese root app and no longer have root access. I've also previously installed recovery but don't know if it will still work ? i forgot how to boot into recovery to see if it even works.. any helpers?
Power on the phone and when u see the led notification start pressing either the Volume UP or Volume Down key a couple of times to make your phone boot into recovery mode
corrado85 said:
so my ZU used to be rooted with Lollipop 5.0.2, but i removed Kinguser/chinese root app and no longer have root access. I've also previously installed recovery but don't know if it will still work ? i forgot how to boot into recovery to see if it even works.. any helpers?
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I think you can still do it straight from kitkat but if you are following the instructions with root in step 5 instead of rebooting just turn the phone off.
Let me know if that works.
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Thanks najoor it worked now i am using a rooted stock 5.1.1
jaime4272 said:
I was able to flash android 5.1.1 but could not get root and I did every step as posted and I did exclude system partition. and without root could not install dual recovery there for could not flash SuperSU
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I am not able to instal 5.1.1-system.zip on rooted Sony Xperia Z Ultra c6833 with Android 5.0.2. The instalation is aborted
Had 5.1.1 lollipop installed, downgraded to 4.4.4 kitkat and rooted with kingroot successfully- installed xzu dual recovery and rebooted into recovery mode.
Flashed 5.1.1 zip and turned off. Flashed 5.1.1 Saudi Arabia ftf with flashtool (wipe everything - ticking to exclude system partition) with phone off and connected z ultra in flash mode and flashed successfully. Disconnected and booted.. took a while on wave animation and started fresh but no supersu and not rooted in 5.1.1?? any help thanks
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!
Hi all, I just recently got a Z2( first sony device in almost 10 years). It is on 23.5.A.0.575 build. I guess it is still locked bootloader.
I am wondering if anyone could give me a general idea of what to do to root, unlock bootloader( if it is necessary), Recovery and install rom.
I have been tinkering some other android devices and I know how to backup/install rom. But with so much info floating around the forum I kind of lost direction of what to do for the z2.
I appreciate anyone's input.
Thank you.
attachment is the phone infomation. I am in the U.S. and using AT&T as my wireless carrier.
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
Hariskh said:
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
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Thank you so much, hariskh. I am reading all the threads you gave me now.
One quick question, someone else mention downgrade to LP 5.1.1. Is there any difference if I downgrade to KK or LP? I would for sure install a MM rom on top of that. Will the downgraded firmware matter?
Again, thank you for your help.
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laofan said:
Thank you so much, hariskh. I am reading all the threads you gave me now.
One quick question, someone else mention downgrade to LP 5.1.1. Is there any difference if I downgrade to KK or LP? I would for sure install a MM rom on top of that. Will the downgraded firmware matter?
Again, thank you for your help.
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NO the firm downgrade will not matter at all. i suggested Kitkat as its easy to root and install a recovery.although u can install lollipop if u know how to root and install recovery
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here are the adb drivers https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24521665358595410
here are the flashtool drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
be sure to disable driver signature verification in your windows
Hariskh said:
NO the firm downgrade will not matter at all. i suggested Kitkat as its easy to root and install a recovery.although u can install lollipop if u know how to root and install recovery
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here are the adb drivers https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24521665358595410
here are the flashtool drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635830
be sure to disable driver signature verification in your windows
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Thanks. I am downgrading to KK now and would report back. Finger crossed.
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Hariskh said:
Install all the required adb drivers first for Z2
I suggest u downgrade first to kitkat using flashtool then you need to root and install recovery.
flashtool link. http://www.mediafire.com/download/2ut97v5aszylr4w/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
1. search google for android 4.4.2 ftf and download it and flash using flashtool.place your ftf here C:\Users\[Your PC Name]\.flashTool\firmwares
3.how to use flashtool http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/03/1...peria-lollipop-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool/
start from the last sixth picture where it says " click on the lightning bolt"
4. download rootkit xperia(rootkitXperia_20140719) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009 and root your device. Make sure u have usb debugging and unknown sources enabled and install it
5. download xzdual recovery for locked bootloader http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZ...0c77gct569cirjj3j9mpcv4&randomizer=_ur02qzphs and install it
i have the same device. i suggest u to install existenz mm rom as its much stable and also has xperia x features in it its based on stock. you can unlock your bootloader but you will lose drm functions such as X reality, noise cancellation and some other things but after you come to existenz mm you can restore all those features without relocking your bootloader. here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/xperia-z1-z2-z3-series-devices-drm-t2930672
BUT FIRST BACKUP USING TA PARTION TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41763438#post41763438 IT WILL HELP TO RELOCK BOOTLOADER WITHOUT LOSING ANY FEATURES AS BOOTLOADER WAS NEVER UNLOCKED .download abricot 8.1 kernal it has the new led breathing effect and also supports FOTA partion
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I have successfully root and install lockdual recovery. Should I unlock bootloader before install the rom?
laofan said:
I have successfully root and install lockdual recovery. Should I unlock bootloader before install the rom?
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its your choice you want to do now or later but sometimes after unlocking your bootloader your phone factory resets including internal storage.I suggest do it now but first do a TA backup first. it will backup your TA partion and whenever u want to lock your bootloader without losing features u can do it with this tool and no one will ever know that your bootloader was ever unlocked. its very useful backup first
Hariskh said:
its your choice you want to do now or later but sometimes after unlocking your bootloader your phone factory resets including internal storage.I suggest do it now but first do a TA backup first. it will backup your TA partion and whenever u want to lock your bootloader without losing features u can do it with this tool and no one will ever know that your bootloader was ever unlocked. its very useful backup first
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Thanks. All good now. Up and runing 3.5 !
laofan said:
Thanks. All good now. Up and runing 3.5 !
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Did you backup your TA partion