Hi guys,
I wanted to root my Xperia M4 Aqua (E2303) which is on MM 6.0.1, compilation 26.3.A.1.33 and I haven't found any method to do it without having to unlock the bootloader (I really want to keep it locked, for warranty reasons). I've tried several methods (using .bat files) made for previous compilations and it didn't work, giving me the error that my device wasn't supported. Does anyone know how to do it? Thanks.
Hi guys,
I wanted to root my Xperia M4 Aqua (E2303) which is on MM 6.0.1, compilation 26.3.A.1.33 and I haven't found any method to do it without having to unlock the bootloader (I really want to keep it locked, for warranty reasons). I've tried several methods (using .bat files) made for previous compilations and it didn't work, giving me the error that my device wasn't supported. Does anyone know how to do it? Thanks.
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On MM unlocked bootloader is required. Try Lollipop.
If you want keep warranty- just unroot then relock bootloader.
Back to 5.0, make TA backup, and go to 6.0.1, unlock bootloader and root, if you phone get broken, back to 5.0, and Block bootloader by restoring TA, and flash newest rom by xperia companion
And what about the camera? If bootloader is unlocked pictures will have worst quality?
Thanlks
No problem with quality of camera after unlocking of bootloader.
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Hi all, coming from IOS I find all this rooting / bootloader unlocking etc quite confusing as apparently there are some restrictions when wanting to go back to the stock (non-rooted) rom.
So here is my question:
I know relocking the bootloader is quite a specific job, I won't touch that.
As far as I know, if you only want to root the stock rom, you don't need to unlock that bootloader. Is that right?
As I'm on .62 with my mini pro, I need to downgrade to an older version, root it and then do an OTA upgrade to .62 again. I will keep my root then.
My question is: can I revert to a non-rooted version easily?
I still want to be able to test the upcoming ICS version.
I don't want to loose DRM etc, but as I understood this has nothing to do with rooting your device, only with unlocking the bootloader. Right?
Can this be confirmed?
jvdv360 said:
Hi all, coming from IOS I find all this rooting / bootloader unlocking etc quite confusing as apparently there are some restrictions when wanting to go back to the stock (non-rooted) rom.
So here is my question:
I know relocking the bootloader is quite a specific job, I won't touch that.
As far as I know, if you only want to root the stock rom, you don't need to unlock that bootloader. Is that right?
As I'm on .62 with my mini pro, I need to downgrade to an older version, root it and then do an OTA upgrade to .62 again. I will keep my root then.
My question is: can I revert to a non-rooted version easily?
I still want to be able to test the upcoming ICS version.
I don't want to loose DRM etc, but as I understood this has nothing to do with rooting your device, only with unlocking the bootloader. Right?
Can this be confirmed?
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No, you dont need to unlock yout bootloader yo get root. Rooting your device will have to affect with the bootloader and DRM is only removed from unlocking the bootloader. You can easily un-root your phone if you use Doom Lord's root method as he gives a file to unroot.
Thx for the info!
Or you can flash .58 firmware again and root will be gone,
Hello, I want to know how I can unroot my cell phone but I don´t understand when you say something about "Doom Lord's root method". I couldn´t find this in the forum. Can you tell me something about this method? Or can you explain me about how to unroot my Xperia Mini Pro.
PD: I am from Argentina and I have a SK17a.
Unrooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18879974#post18879974
For instructions, follow the "All Xperia mini guide" link in my signature
I know that m4 aqua has problems like heating and low storage.but still want to buy the device. In my country only these 2 models are available.
Which model has less problems?
And can any of the 2 devices be rooted with locked bootloader?
I havent unlocked the bootloader of anyphone so far.so i am not happy with unlocking bootloader as no updates not atleast by sony pcc.
I like to hear from users of the device.
Please reply.
Thanks.
both device has the same problem,root is easier with unlocked bootloader.i dont know about root with locked bootloader,but i think it possible..the different between e2353 and e2313 is the lte support,e2313 does not support lte,that all the different
you can root in locked bootloader with RootkitXperia M4_E23xx_26.1.B.1.85 @cubeundcube
fshareDOTvn/file/567874NN342Q
Only stock rom M4_E23xx_26.1.B.1.85
anybody know How to root xperia m4 aqua (D2353) [26.1.A.2.167] without unlock bootloader? , i've try many guide and many universal root apps in pc or desktop with windows. but no one of them is success, anybody know how to root this device without unlock bootloader?
yes first you have downgrade to the firmware - 26.1.A.1.112
i had the same device , do everything in this guide , make sure you download the 26.1.A.1.112 firmware when you downgrade from 26.1.A.2.167
+you can also backup the TA Partition after rooting (For warranty)
you can find the detailed guide here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64565057&postcount=5
by @cmstew
Thanks for your comment , i'm not sure to downgrade firmware version, cause overheat and bloatware issue in old buid. btw this is not my primary device, so i can't check it frequently. any method available again?
seems like you havent visited the link i have given, if you want to root your phone without unlocking the bootloader, you have to downgrade and install the root, then you can upgrade tothe latest version
Okay, I'm sorry for that before. yeah i'm not read it completely sorry, i will try it. thanks
hi
I want to update to marshmallow for my sony c5 ultra dual (E5533?).
the device is rooted and unlocked and I have removed some system app(bloatware basically) and disabled some others.
now my question is this: if I want to update to marshmallow(6) but don't need to have root and/or unlocked status, can I do that easily ? the guides here are for having root and unlock and keeping it after the updates. I don't need the root.
if the answer is yes ( and please explain the steps and files needed) if in future I again need root and/or unlocked for twrp ,can I do that later again?
Hello guys!
I have a Sony Xperia M4 Aqua E2303 from Orange with their custom firmware.(Their Apps and start-up logo, etc.)
It is possible to flash the sony stock firmware(marshmallow) to get rid of this custom firmware ?
Also after flashing the stock it is possible to install a custom recovery like TWRP?
If is possible to do those operations ,is there a way to back up the actual firmware in case of possible problems?
Im kinda new to this forum but i want to thanks in advance for your help and advices .
Thanks again and have a good one !
If you bought it from Orange, check that your booloader is unlockable (to do this, type this in the call menu: *#*#7378423#*#* then in Services info, rooting status you can see it)
If it's unlockable, you can flash recovery and root it after you unlock the bootloader (You will lose your DRM keys)
Here is a guide about rooting and unlocking.
With root, you can also remove those apps that you want.
(the guide is made for E2353, idk if the files will work for you...)
Also, here you can find the stock roms.
Diverti said:
If you bought it from Orange, check that your booloader is unlockable (to do this, type this in the call menu: *#*#7378423#*#* then in Services info, rooting status you can see it)
If it's unlockable, you can flash recovery and root it after you unlock the bootloader (You will lose your DRM keys)
Here is a guide about rooting and unlocking.
With root, you can also remove those apps that you want.
(the guide is made for E2353, idk if the files will work for you...)
Also, here you can find the stock roms.
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Thanks for your help buddy.
Unfortunately the bootloader is not unlockable.
But i took the risk and i flashed a stock firmware (E2303,Central Europe 1, 6.0.1) via Flashtool and XperiFirm. I got rid of all orange apps except one which is good ,my free space is around 4gb from those 8gb. Also the phone is more faster in menus and some apps.
I saw a thread here on xda , about rooting and flashing recovery with locked bootloader but need to downgrade to lollipop Here. I do not not know if it is worth the while.
Is there any way to unlock the bootloader even if it says that it can not ? Maybe Sony Support?
Thanks again ! Good Day !
Your welcome, also i sad to hear, that you can't unlock your bootloader Have a nice day