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hi all
new from samsung to sony.
just curious, is it the only way you guys used to root or re-root xperia devices after updates with vroot, tools from DooMLoRD etc? i mean except those mentioned, nobody use other alternatives to root xperia devices (in general, not z tablet only)?
and thus if these tools are not compatible with new firmwares then u r not able to root your device in case the previous root was removed?
ykkfive said:
hi all
new from samsung to sony.
just curious, is it the only way you guys used to root or re-root xperia devices after updates with vroot, tools from DooMLoRD etc? i mean except those mentioned, nobody use other alternatives to root xperia devices (in general, not z tablet only)?
and thus if these tools are not compatible with new firmwares then u r not able to root your device in case the previous root was removed?
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You can open the bootloader and then you will always be able to root (flash custom recovery, root, flash stock kernel).
My Gnexi said:
You can open the bootloader and then you will always be able to root (flash custom recovery, root, flash stock kernel).
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thanks for your reply
yeah, i kown that. but what i found is, everyone is sticked to flashtool and thats why i asked
and unfortunately, mine is bl unlock=no, just learnt this after i took it home and so unable to flash own kernels
oh yes, one more thing . couldnt managed to run adb in the recovery mode since windows cant find the drivers and i have tried many drivers already. any idea?
ykkfive said:
thanks for your reply
yeah, i kown that. but what i found is, everyone is sticked to flashtool and thats why i asked
and unfortunately, mine is bl unlock=no, just learnt this after i took it home and so unable to flash own kernels
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Then I guess you can only root with the exploits and need to be careful about upgrades.
Is it possible to downgrade with Flashtool on locked BL? I think it is (but it's confusing). If it is then you need to keep FTF of the current version in case you upgrade to a new version that can not be rooted.
My Gnexi said:
Then I guess you can only root with the exploits and need to be careful about upgrades.
Is it possible to downgrade with Flashtool on locked BL? I think it is (but it's confusing). If it is then you need to keep FTF of the current version in case you upgrade to a new version that can not be rooted.
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for rooting, i am fine. just have to get rid of the bl and adb issue in recovery first
So, i finally made a decision so root my Z2 But first i wanna ask some stuff.. What do i need to know first of all ? All i want root for is so i can copy apps to my sd card thats it =) But then again.. Once i root can i delete it incase i need my warranty back?? What is the easist way to root Z2 ? Do i need a custom recovery ?? What can go wrong rooting Z2 ? And i assume i got locked bootloader from start? Regards.
Croize said:
So, i finally made a decision so root my Z2 But first i wanna ask some stuff.. What do i need to know first of all ? All i want root for is so i can copy apps to my sd card thats it =) But then again.. Once i root can i delete it incase i need my warranty back?? What is the easist way to root Z2 ? Do i need a custom recovery ?? What can go wrong rooting Z2 ? And i assume i got locked bootloader from start? Regards.
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you do not need a custom recovery and with root not much can go wrong,
Rooting does not affect your bootloader
rooting does however affect your warrenty, removing of root does restore the status of your warenty since the modifacations no longer exist
you do not need recovery
your bootloader is locked from being manufactured, its only unlocked if someone unlocks it which sony wouldent do as its used to monitor if someone has modified their device but root exploits is a way around this
Envious_Data said:
you do not need a custom recovery and with root not much can go wrong,
Rooting does not affect your bootloader
rooting does however affect your warrenty, removing of root does restore the status of your warenty since the modifacations no longer exist
you do not need recovery
your bootloader is locked from being manufactured, its only unlocked if someone unlocks it which sony wouldent do as its used to monitor if someone has modified their device but root exploits is a way around this
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So what root do you recommend me using ? im on latest build at the moment, i just read some people cant start phone after root etc.. but idk =) i will still try cause i rly dont wanna fill phone with apps, Rather on SD =) and greenify is a must ofc Nothing i need to think of backing up before root process?
Croize said:
So what root do you recommend me using ? im on latest build at the moment, i just read some people cant start phone after root etc.. but idk =) i will still try cause i rly dont wanna fill phone with apps, Rather on SD =) and greenify is a must ofc Nothing i need to think of backing up before root process?
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one of the ones on the how to root part
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775411
Envious_Data said:
one of the ones on the how to root part
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775411
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All good.. finished root =) now i just need to read if i need warranty.. but should be just as easy to TFT right ?
Croize said:
All good.. finished root =) now i just need to read if i need warranty.. but should be just as easy to TFT right ?
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if you uninstall root from within the supersu app your warrenty is no longer voided because there is no evidance of root being there
if you modified your system you can install a FTF using flashtool to get totaly stock
Envious_Data said:
if you uninstall root from within the supersu app your warrenty is no longer voided because there is no evidance of root being there
if you modified your system you can install a FTF using flashtool to get totaly stock
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Can i simply uninstall root from supersu app lol?
Croize said:
Can i simply uninstall root from supersu app lol?
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no because it installs to the system, just open the supersu app and hit uninstall
Envious_Data said:
no because it installs to the system, just open the supersu app and hit uninstall
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Whenever i need =) Flashed my first rom, Will try yours to, but read its issues.. Dont wanna start somthing i cant solve =)
Croize said:
Whenever i need =) Flashed my first rom, Will try yours to, but read its issues.. Dont wanna start somthing i cant solve =)
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only test versions of my rom has issues V0.2b is fine but its for 402 kernel not 314 kernel which i do believe you was using
Envious_Data said:
only test versions of my rom has issues V0.2b is fine but its for 402 kernel not 314 kernel which i do believe you was using
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Yes i am m8 >.<
Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
tazoman said:
Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
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I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Dont forget to hit the thanks button
Surajn97 said:
I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Dont forget to hit the thanks button
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anyone try ????
Surajn97 said:
I recently rooted my locked z2 with this file. And for recovery i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785598
Dont forget to hit the thanks button
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R U talking about latest fw?
tazoman said:
Is there any root available? Does the old method works? Also does it work on locked bootloaders?
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Not at this moment no, but it appears that a pre-rooted zip isn't far off.
ghostofcain said:
Not at this moment no, but it appears that a pre-rooted zip isn't far off.
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not too far off
http://scr.hu/2tqx/5nj0a
Envious_Data said:
not too far off
http://scr.hu/2tqx/5nj0a
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Could you provide a link to the the zip (or thread if any) to check it out? I would love to have a bit of hands on experience with the newest fw.
P.S: Havent tried it, I cant live without root .
Thanks
DaGhostman said:
Could you provide a link to the the zip (or thread if any) to check it out? I would love to have a bit of hands on experience with the newest fw.
P.S: Havent tried it, I cant live without root .
Thanks
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for now ill post another screenshot as it isnt uploaded
http://scr.hu/2tqx/oo4fw
you will find a thread in the development section when its done uploading
there are some small problems which i wont be able to fix just becaue of lack of time, ill be leaving it upto Niaboc if he wants to fix it
Thanks for the fast reply! Can't wait to get on it.
This rooting method doesn't work on latest 4.4.4 for Z2
Sent from my D6503
Is it the latest 4.4.4 for Z2? And is it pre rooted? Which means can I flash this on my locked Z2?
Sent from my D6503
tazoman said:
This rooting method doesn't work on latest 4.4.4 for Z2
Sent from my D6503
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Please, let me know when it will be possible to ROOT 23.0.1.A.0.167 Stock fw with locked bootloader. I will be very grateful.
Pishtiko said:
Please, let me know when it will be possible to ROOT 23.0.1.A.0.167 Stock fw with locked bootloader. I will be very grateful.
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You will likely be waiting some time, because it's possible to downgrade and flash pre-rooted zip or to OTA certain FW's maintaining root, I don't see devs putting a lot of effort into finding an exploit. That said best hope is probably an exploit being found for Z3 which is transferable to Z2, but as I say you may be waiting some time.
So what you recommend to do if i want to have root on 167?
Tusnal said:
So what you recommend to do if i want to have root on 167?
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Try to create a rooted update package from the update ftf: [4.4.4] Create ROOTED update package from stock FTF [LOCKED BOOTLOADER]
So I need to flash dual recovery to do that
How can I make a full stock backup just in case I need to use it for warranty?
Tusnal said:
So I need to flash dual recovery to do that
How can I make a full stock backup just in case I need to use it for warranty?
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You don't need, you can flash back an original ftf anytime or repair with Sony PC Companion. We are talking locked bootloadr, so until you don't unlock it, you have warranty.
But if you already have root on prev. firmware, you should install DualRecovery and boot into TWRP and you can backup your system there.
norti said:
You don't need, you can flash back an original ftf anytime or repair with Sony PC Companion. We are talking locked bootloadr, so until you don't unlock it, you have warranty.
But if you already have root on prev. firmware, you should install DualRecovery and boot into TWRP and you can backup your system there.
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I just bought the phone and I really miss root hehe so if I don't unlock the bootloader I can change recovery and flash a stock root rom without losing warranty?
Tusnal said:
I just bought the phone and I really miss root hehe so if I don't unlock the bootloader I can change recovery and flash a stock root rom without losing warranty?
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Yes, if you have older firmware on the phone, you can try the root options available and you can use recovery without unlocking th bootloader. If you have the latest, than you can possibly flash an older firmware to your phone and root that. But you need to read a bit, to understand everything correctly.
I have successfully rooted my Z2 on 4.4.4 locked bootloader
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I want to try the new O.S. but i want to keep root without unlock bootloader becuase i have waranty from sony, is there a way to do it?
rokrd1579 said:
I want to try the new O.S. but i want to keep root without unlock bootloader becuase i have waranty from sony, is there a way to do it?
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Yes. Just flash prerooted firmware for your device via custom recovery.
Kept root
rokrd1579 said:
I want to try the new O.S. but i want to keep root without unlock bootloader becuase i have waranty from sony, is there a way to do it?
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I was rooted with locked bootloader on an older version of the firmware, having used the EasyRootTool v12.2. I was using the paid version of SuperSU and had selected Survival Mode. I just upgraded to 4.4.4 (resigned to no more root) but much to my surprise I still had root after the upgrade. :good::laugh::good:
Hi guys,
Is there a way to root my Sony Xperia Z2 without flashing it? I just wanna root access nothing else.
I tried several methods and looked on YT but it didn't work for me =(
officalknight said:
Hi guys,
Is there a way to root my Sony Xperia Z2 without flashing it? I just wanna root access nothing else.
I tried several methods and looked on YT but it didn't work for me =(
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You need to downgrade to 4.4.2 for root.
I don't need to. I just unlocked ? the bootloader and flashed the system with a CM Based recovery. After that I installed Chainfires SuperSu via SD card. Works for me, Android 4.4.4
officalknight said:
Hi guys,
Is there a way to root my Sony Xperia Z2 without flashing it?
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officalknight said:
I don't need to. I just unlocked ? the bootloader and *flashed* the system with a CM Based recovery
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Lol
Yea sorry flashed the device by accident while I installed the CM Recovery. Had to install everything again but now it works.
It was just a poor question.
If you do not want to unlock your bootloader, you need to flash 4.4.2 rom
If you do want to unlock your bootloader, you need to flash a new kernel.
Either way there is flashing involved. It just depends on what you meant by your original question.
Just thought that flashing the device is not needed. But I was wrong. Unlocking the bootloader was no problem.
officalknight said:
Just thought that flashing the device is not needed. But I was wrong. Unlocking the bootloader was no problem.
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Did you backup your ta partition first before unlocking bootloader so you dont lose your drm keys and warranty etc?