Hi, I've been going through threads in here for the last 3 months trying to figure out a way to root this thing. A lot of the threads are pretty old so I have a couple of questions about how I should proceed.
Is it still the case that the firmware needs downgraded to 4.4.2 in order to root? I have the 4.4.2 ftf file but was having some issues with flashtool (the latest version 'Emma' wouldn't open on my PC).
Is flashtool the best method? I've seen threads mentioning easyroot being the best tool but haven't looked into it yet.
KingRoot doesn't work on this tablet version. I was almost going to buy OneClick Root yesterday I was getting so frustrated because I keep hitting a dead end with this.
Great forum by the way, i'm learning a lot from reading the threads, even if I'm not having success with my device!
Same Here Ive been looking at threads and still cant find away to root my sony xperia z2 tablet the only thing ive seen is something called one click root but i dont know if it wokrs or not if your willing to test it out and it works please message me
lionelglitchie said:
Hi, I've been going through threads in here for the last 3 months trying to figure out a way to root this thing. A lot of the threads are pretty old so I have a couple of questions about how I should proceed.
Is it still the case that the firmware needs downgraded to 4.4.2 in order to root? I have the 4.4.2 ftf file but was having some issues with flashtool (the latest version 'Emma' wouldn't open on my PC).
Is flashtool the best method? I've seen threads mentioning easyroot being the best tool but haven't looked into it yet.
KingRoot doesn't work on this tablet version. I was almost going to buy OneClick Root yesterday I was getting so frustrated because I keep hitting a dead end with this.
Great forum by the way, i'm learning a lot from reading the threads, even if I'm not having success with my device!
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Just wait a little bit , here is a thread about easy rooting latest firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
And it will be available to root Z2 Tablet also, just read whole thread and dont forget to hit thanks for @shoey63
It's not the damn stock firmware idea is it? That's a workaround by definition
Dadovvv said:
Just wait a little bit , here is a thread about easy rooting latest firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
And it will be available to root Z2 Tablet also, just read whole thread and dont forget to hit thanks for @shoey63
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Thanks for pointing it out,
I've just rooted my SGP551 Z2 Tablet!
If someone is interested, post kernel.sin (23.5.A.0.575 or another previous MM kernel) I can add into his script like I did
Cheers!
Dadovvv said:
Just wait a little bit , here is a thread about easy rooting latest firmware http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
And it will be available to root Z2 Tablet also, just read whole thread and dont forget to hit thanks for @shoey63
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Thanks, i'm going to try this just now with easyroot. Only thing i'm concerned about is my build number is 23.5.A.0.570, I don't know if this matters.
Still struggling with this, wasted another few days with the continuing problems with flashtool. I downloaded shoey's zip's and renamed them .ftf. But the main problem is Flashtool doesn't detect any ftf's on my computer.
Ok so the ftf should be downloaded with Xperiafrim inculded with flashtool
the ftf should be in the .flashtool folder in your c drive
just renaming it will not work
You should be able to root now with out downgrade check the general section
then it's just a matter of sideload with adb the recovery you need then your home free
Thanks, I had a look at Xperiafirm. All it lets me do is download the latest .291 firmware which is on my device anyway. I know I must be missing something very simple.
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Hello all,
I've just gotten an Xperia S and my previous phone was the X8. As some of you might know that the X8 is very outdated and it doesn't have all these new cool features, when I first came into this forum I do not understand a single thing
So I would like to ask a few questions that has arose when I looked through the Android Development forum. Namely:
1. What is sytem.img? Is it a ROM, firmware or what ? I know this also applies to Xperia 2011 models, but I do not own them.
2. What is the bootloader issue that everyone has been raging about? And is it true that DooMLord has fixed it in his kernel?
3. What is firmware and I heard there is SG generic Italy generic etc... In X8 I think the firmware changes with each ROM but on this phone it doesn't seem so. Why would you want to flash stock firmware when you can flash custom ROMs?
4. Can Xperia S bootloader be unlocked by test point, so that DRM keys are not damaged?
5. How to root this phone? I know no one has found an exploit yet, but I read on DooMLord's thread that his kernel auto-roots the phone, and that we can flash prerooted system.img(what the heck is that) and flash a pre-rooted image(what. All this is really confusing and I really hope I can get help on this!!
6. Just checking, kernel can be boot.img, kernel.sin and kernel.elf right?
7. This is a list of terms I came across so far and I need some explaination on them.
-system.img
-firmware(just to clarify, because I thought I knew it until I read DooMLord's thread.
-fastboot drivers and fastboot binaries.
Yep I guess that's all. I do hope someone will take the time to answer these question. I'm sorry for being such a noob, but hey, everyone's got to start somewhere right? I'll be sure to thank you if you've helped me!
Every single question has been answered at least once, if not 20 times. When you use search you actually have to read too.
XperienceX8 said:
flash prerooted system.img(what the heck is that) and flash a pre-rooted image(what. All this is really confusing and I really hope I can get help on this!!
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rooted - to have root access.
pre - before, earlier, first
Work it out
I guess that's reasonable but I searched in the forums. The replies were quite vague, or maybe jut too complicated and I couldn't understand. Hoping someone would like really explain what each feature does. Btw I've search for system.img everywhere yet could not find the answer
just go to the development section!!!!
XperienceX8 said:
Hello all,
I've just gotten an Xperia S and my previous phone was the X8. As some of you might know that the X8 is very outdated and it doesn't have all these new cool features, when I first came into this forum I do not understand a single thing
So I would like to ask a few questions that has arose when I looked through the Android Development forum. Namely:
1. What is sytem.img? Is it a ROM, firmware or what ? I know this also applies to Xperia 2011 models, but I do not own them.
2. What is the bootloader issue that everyone has been raging about? And is it true that DooMLord has fixed it in his kernel?
3. What is firmware and I heard there is SG generic Italy generic etc... In X8 I think the firmware changes with each ROM but on this phone it doesn't seem so. Why would you want to flash stock firmware when you can flash custom ROMs?
4. Can Xperia S bootloader be unlocked by test point, so that DRM keys are not damaged?
5. How to root this phone? I know no one has found an exploit yet, but I read on DooMLord's thread that his kernel auto-roots the phone, and that we can flash prerooted system.img(what the heck is that) and flash a pre-rooted image(what. All this is really confusing and I really hope I can get help on this!!
6. Just checking, kernel can be boot.img, kernel.sin and kernel.elf right?
7. This is a list of terms I came across so far and I need some explaination on them.
-system.img
-firmware(just to clarify, because I thought I knew it until I read DooMLord's thread.
-fastboot drivers and fastboot binaries.
Yep I guess that's all. I do hope someone will take the time to answer these question. I'm sorry for being such a noob, but hey, everyone's got to start somewhere right? I'll be sure to thank you if you've helped me!
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1. It is an archive with all files on /system that can be flashed via fastboot.
2. This is fixed, but the fix itself is not public.
3. Stock firmwares appeared before custom ROMs and there are still only two custom ROMs that don't change much. So the stock firmware is good for average use if you don't want themes or something. There are different firmwares for different countries and carriers, customized with some local apps and/or bloatware.
4. No one tried it yet AFAIK, but DRM keys haven't been found useful.
5. You need to unlock bootloader and flash a prerooted image or DooMKernel. As I said before, system.IMG is an archive with all system files. Superuser app and su binary are added to prerooted images so that you can flash them and have instant root. DooMKernel also has these built in and it roots the device automatically on boot, so you can use it with any firmware. You can roll back to stock kernel and root will stick until you fully reflash your device.
6. The filename can be anything, what's important is what's inside.
7. Firmware is a set of files that are preinstalled on your phone. It includes Android, some media and applications.
Fastboot is a low level tool for flashing ROMs. The binary is fastboot.exe itself (fastboot ELF if you use *nix). The drivers are Windows specific files you need to make the OS recognize your device in fastboot mode.
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Hi all,
Sorry if this is the wrong section and has possibly been covered many times before but I am new to this Android stuff and wanted instant answers due to not understanding things covered in posts and threads on the forum.
The phone:
I have a Sony Xperia x10i which was previously on Orange but has now been unlocked. It had Gingerbread 2.3 before but now has been what I assume is "debranded" and is now 2.1 (I dont know what)
The Problem:
I have tried to update via SonyPC companion where it shows "update avaliable" as I go to proceed it fails after clicking the next button (which sometimes comes up hidden in the dialog box)
I want to update the android market app to GooglePlay but due to being stuck on 2.1 it wont allow it unless 2.2 upwards.
Using Google - i typed in the build number which seems to throw back that it is a Greek rom of some kind?
Final note:
I want to keep my phone up to date without destroying the software or installing custom roms, basically keeping it original and simple. I want the latest firmwares etc so that it is all up to date. Also I would like to keep it unlocked without having to shell out to get it unlock again after it has been done once.
Hope someone can help me out. I can answer questions if more info needed.
Many thanks in advance.
(UK using o2 SIM)
I dont know 100% on what to do because im certainly no professional, but in the system phone menu at the bottom does it definatly show Android 2.1?
It says firmware 2.1 -update1 if that means anything?
It needs to mod the build.prop file to set device as global generic one and update with PC companion.
But it requires root first.
Evenit is very strange, almost all of the x10i got 2.3.3 fw.
Or second solution - download 2.3.3 stock fw and flash it via flashtool
Thanks for the reply.
Can you explain a bit better as I dont understand sorry.
Did you mean I have to modify the build somehow?
I thought about the new rom solution but not sure if my device network unlock would still be there after installing new roms. Can someone point me to a simple guide on installing a new rom etc.
tarmac animal said:
Thanks for the reply.
Can you explain a bit better as I dont understand sorry.
Did you mean I have to modify the build somehow?
I thought about the new rom solution but not sure if my device network unlock would still be there after installing new roms. Can someone point me to a simple guide on installing a new rom etc.
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You must be sure if what you want first
If you want to install a custom ROM, you will only need to root your device,install recovery and flash whatever ROM you want.
Or you can flash the stock 2.3.3 with Flashtool (thing thats the easiest solution for you) update and decide for custom roms later.
You have X10i rignt? Not X10a yes?
After you will decide what you want will provide further information.
HeliumX10 said:
Or you can flash the stock 2.3.3 with Flashtool (thing thats the easiest solution for you) update and decide for custom roms later.
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I think I will go with this option first and try the roms later when i have more understanding on what i am doing
Definately x10i. (what is the difference between the "i" and "a" by the way for interest)
I think i have tried rooting by using superoneclick and it is rooted (any way to double check?)
I appreciate your help a lot with all this..
tarmac animal said:
I think I will go with this option first and try the roms later when i have more understanding on what i am doing
Definately x10i. (what is the difference between the "i" and "a" by the way for interest)
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The X10i is version for europe and parts of asia and so on. X10a is mainly from USA and Canada (other GSM module). Also exists SO-01B which is a Japanese version of X10i.
tarmac animal said:
I think i have tried rooting by using superoneclick and it is rooted (any way to double check?)
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Yes on google play exists app called Root check However it is not so important because we dont need a root at this time.
tarmac animal said:
I appreciate your help a lot with all this..
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Everytime someone helps you, hit the "Thanks"button below his post, it will give him more good feelings Its a good habit everywhere here on XDA.
So here we go:
1.) Download the Flashtool form here:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
2.) Donwload the generic SE WWE 2.3.3 ROM (here from my older post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26141346&postcount=13
3.) Once complete - extract the file.ftf form ROM archive and place it in Flashtool directory called "firmwares"
4.) Run Flashtool, select Flash, choose Flash Mode (not fastboot) and then follow the onscreen steps
5.) Hint - maybe you will have problems to get your device into the Flash mode, see my post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26135308&postcount=4
Enjoy!
Smashing! I will definately give this a go next week as going away so dont want to screw the phone up before go lol. Will report back when Ive cracked it.
hey all, i understand that there have been heaps of other rooting threads for the L9, but all of them i have come to no success... Honestly it is getting extremely annoying so i'd like some help here to try and get my phone rooted once and for all... For starters is an Australian L9 if that means anything. Software android 4.0.4 kernal 3.0.21 and software version P768f10e-AUS-XX. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. I've made another post and that didnt get any responses, so i hope that this one will prevail a little bit more successful. Thanks in advance, your fellow android user.
ShinPad said:
hey all, i understand that there have been heaps of other rooting threads for the L9, but all of them i have come to no success... Honestly it is getting extremely annoying so i'd like some help here to try and get my phone rooted once and for all... For starters is an Australian L9 if that means anything. Software android 4.0.4 kernal 3.0.21 and software version P768f10e-AUS-XX. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. I've made another post and that didnt get any responses, so i hope that this one will prevail a little bit more successful. Thanks in advance, your fellow android user.
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The first thing to learn before root your phone is flash KDZ in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2085344.
After you understand how to flash KDZ and successfully flash LG stock P768f v10e on your phone, you can root you phone with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173465
The hard part is hex edit .bin file. If you understand how to edit it other steps just run script and replace edited file while KDZ tool flash .bin to your phone.
If your phone isn't root after doing all steps, it may happen from a little mistake in some step. Lelus' root method also work on new ROM update (V20?) so if you understand it you can root P768f JB rom that will come in our next update.
artit said:
The first thing to learn before root your phone is flash KDZ in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2085344.
After you understand how to flash KDZ and successfully flash LG stock P768f v10e on your phone, you can root you phone with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173465
The hard part is hex edit .bin file. If you understand how to edit it other steps just run script and replace edited file while KDZ tool flash .bin to your phone.
If your phone isn't root after doing all steps, it may happen from a little mistake in some step. Lelus' root method also work on new ROM update (V20?) so if you understand it you can root P768f JB rom that will come in our next update.
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Uhh... that is EXTREMELY confusing seeing as i have no history with android rooting and things like that. Thank you for the response none the less
ShinPad said:
Uhh... that is EXTREMELY confusing seeing as i have no history with android rooting and things like that. Thank you for the response none the less
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I see. For now, there is no one click solution for rooting L9. If You want to root your phone you must follow those guide and if you don't understand some steps you can ask in the forum. In most case you will not brick your phone just because you flashing KDZ.
ShinPad said:
Uhh... that is EXTREMELY confusing seeing as i have no history with android rooting and things like that. Thank you for the response none the less
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The guide may seem intimidating at first due to it's length, but once you get a general idea of what you are doing it is actually pretty simple.
If it helps I will try to explain it in layman terms so you can get a better idea of what is happening:
As far as I know, the Australian P768F still has ICS, so you will be using this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173465
What's Happening (General Idea; Doesn't include the small details of setting it up):
Essentially what you are doing is tricking the LG Update Tool to 'update' your phone. Instead of the LG Update Tool connecting to a LG server and applying an update , we create a 'small server' on our computer so we can instead redirect the Update tool to install files that we have on our computer (which you will download as you follow the guide).
In the actual installation process, the LG Update tool will apply the KDZ (think of it as the phone's OS I guess) and then install some files. At some point in the process, you will also see the Update tool install some bin files that are numbered. It is here that we will replace one of the bin files with a 'modified' bin file that allows us root access.
Note: Since I can't seem to find an edited bin file (why we need this is explained above) for the P768F, you will have to create your own following this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38750385&postcount=47
Cheers for all your help guys, ill either give it a go or wait till one click comes out. Also the Australian S3 currently has a one click, correct? ill probably root my brothers for him.
ShinPad said:
Cheers for all your help guys, ill either give it a go or wait till one click comes out. Also the Australian S3 currently has a one click, correct? ill probably root my brothers for him.
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if u go through the guide with interest, you will actually find it easy.
So my mom got this version which seems isnt in any of the kits and scripts dint work on it..
All I want is to root, which from my understanding means I need to unlock bootloader, I do prefer team win recovery, and to install CM.
I looked for a thread but found non, any chance for help and guidence?
TY
P.s
Also people keep writing ftf, which im not sure what it means, and a C6602/3 nersion which I cant find in my "about"
Caniv said:
So my mom got this version which seems isnt in any of the kits and scripts dint work on it..
All I want is to root, which from my understanding means I need to unlock bootloader, I do prefer team win recovery, and to install CM.
I looked for a thread but found non, any chance for help and guidence?
TY
P.s
Also people keep writing ftf, which im not sure what it means, and a C6602/3 nersion which I cant find in my "about"
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I think 10.1.1.A.1.253 is an earlier version. Mine was bought about 2 months ago and it came with 10.1.1.A.307. You can try Doomlord's root method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333566). It works for me, albeit on 307.
Caniv said:
So my mom got this version which seems isnt in any of the kits and scripts dint work on it..
All I want is to root, which from my understanding means I need to unlock bootloader, I do prefer team win recovery, and to install CM.
I looked for a thread but found non, any chance for help and guidence?
TY
P.s
Also people keep writing ftf, which im not sure what it means, and a C6602/3 nersion which I cant find in my "about"
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All the information can be found in this forum if you look for it...
If you're asking such basic questions, I'd just leave things alone or you're heading for disaster (and risk upsetting your mom at the same time by voiding her warranty & loosing all the Sony DRM keys)
Hi all,
I've studied all 8 pages of current Q&A forum and did not found a guide or instructions on how to dump stock ROM from not-yet rooted pre-.402 BL-locked device into FTF or other flashable format (complete out of the box stock).
Everything which I've read points to PC Companion and download route, however Support Zone downloads latest version .402 in both Update and Repair scenarios. I've even tried to fool the tool with "no update "XML responses (I can provide details), but it did not work: 402 only.
I can see people posting .36 FTFs for regions other than mine, so I'm interested in the process how to make such FTF myself.
On a side note I'm well aware of SIN files, FTF files, Flashtool and adb-based rooting tools like EasyRoot and Community_RootToolkit.
At this point I'm not planning to unlock bootloader and loose TA, least intrusive safest backup of ROM is what I want.
I'm not a complete noob and did a week of web digging for possible approaches, so please no bashing
Thanks in advance.
OtaruM said:
I'm not a complete noob and did a week of web digging for possible approaches, so please no bashing
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Please don't try to BS us here!!
"A week"... pfffff....
If you simply put "make ftf" in the Google search box, the FIRST result is this here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
And you try to tell us something about "a week"... man...
hasenbein1966 said:
Please don't try to BS us here!!
"A week"... pfffff....
If you simply put "make ftf" in the Google search box, the FIRST result is this here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
And you try to tell us something about "a week"... man...
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OK, I was ready for some hostility here. I'm not sure what's your problem man, but if you have nothing useful or constructive to say, please say nothing. I've seen you posts on other threads with the same attitude but with zero useful info.
If you'd read my post with attention then you'd see that common approach with Update Service which is now a Support Zone gives LATEST .402 firmware only. I already have it sitting on my disk. I'm interested in dumping my own tablet's current firmware which is version .36.
PS: A "week" is a week only with Z2. That's my 4th Android device among 2 HTCs and 1 Samsung, so please cut the BS about not doing a decent research.
Why do you want to dump the .36 firmware?
I don't see any use for that. There is nothing you could wish to do with the tablet that requires .36 instead of .402.
If you want to be able to restore to factory state (e.g. for warranty purposes), then .402 is perfectly fine. There simply is no need for the .36 anymore.
I usually make a snapshots of the devices to have a possibility to restore them to the exact state they came from the shop.
Regarding this specific case, I want to preserve root exploits in .36 which were fixed in .402. Also, I'm quite happy with .36 firmware since there's no issues for me, so I do not see much sense in upgrading to .402.
BTW, are there any obvious reasons to go .402?
You know you can root 402 right? No unlock required
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wintermute000 said:
You know you can root 402 right? No unlock required
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Yes, I know, TowelRoot should work on .402. As I've stated earlier I'm quite happy with .36 so it is a good idea to have both possibilities to flash: .36 and .402 in case I would not be happy with .402.
OtaruM said:
Yes, I know, TowelRoot should work on .402. As I've stated earlier I'm quite happy with .36 so it is a good idea to have both possibilities to flash: .36 and .402 in case I would not be happy with .402.
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Personally I think that what you are trying to do is a very smart move as I have an experia m2 that came with 4.3 and everything worked great with it. I then made the mistake of falling for the "you have an update", updated to 4.4 and hate it. Its caused nothing but problems with most of my software that I have come to love. When I use pc companion to flash it just installs the latest software (4.4). If only I had made a ftf of my factory rom
Good luck!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/general/want-to-downgrade-m2-d2303-4-4-to-4-3-t2916943