Hi does rooting xperia z2 with towelroot unlock the bootloader?
Nope,but there's a easier method by bin4ry available for. 314 firmware
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nicojapanese said:
Hi does rooting xperia z2 with towelroot unlock the bootloader?
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No...
Rooting device means just to get access to some advanced, administrative rights.
It won't change (almost)anything, at least not visually...
On the other hand, unlocking bootloader is a procedure where you have to enter your IMEI on Sony support web page and get key.
Using that key and adb or flashtool you can unlock bootloader.
But always backup your DRM keys!
By unlocking bootloader you'll wipe those keys and lose some protected features...
For Z2 that's only online service support but on Z3 you'll lose many important features (like new camera algorithms).
Same thing happened to Z2 in the beginning and Sony "fixed" that so I'm sure they will change that for Z3...
You can always use your backup and relock bootloader again (if you were smart and you have recovery) ?
ok thats good to know. and i read few articles about z2 getting the new 4.4.4 fw update. can that be rooted by towelroot? because in some places ive read, towelroot supports 4.4.2 or lower.
thanks ! im good with just rooting and maybe installing xposed. thanks.
nicojapanese said:
ok thats good to know. and i read few articles about z2 getting the new 4.4.4 fw update. can that be rooted by towelroot? because in some places ive read, towelroot supports 4.4.2 or lower.
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I am seriously doubting that towelroot will be able to root the upcoming 4.4.4 firmware due to it using a exploit what Sony has patched with their most recently built firmwares. However, with PRFCreator you can download the 4.4.4 .ftf (when it is released), dual recovery and the SuperSU binaries. The tool will create a flashable zip file for recovery (for a lower firmware build obviously). You flash that and then you are updated to the newest firmware with root access. Or at least I believe that is the process, I've never used it before.
nicojapanese said:
ok thats good to know. and i read few articles about z2 getting the new 4.4.4 fw update. can that be rooted by towelroot? because in some places ive read, towelroot supports 4.4.2 or lower.
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That's because 4.4.4 isn't out for Z2, so we have no idea what (if any) unmatched exploits are available.
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gamer649 said:
However, with PRFCreator you can download the 4.4.4 .ftf (when it is released), dual recovery and the SuperSU binaries. The tool will create a flashable zip file for recovery (for a lower firmware build obviously). You flash that and then you are updated to the newest firmware with root access. Or at least I believe that is the process, I've never used it before.
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AFAIK this just automates the rooting process it still requires the exploit to be present.
ghostofcain said:
That's because 4.4.4 isn't out for Z2, so we have no idea what (if any) unmatched exploits are available.
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AFAIK this just automates the rooting process it still requires the exploit to be present.
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As I said, I have never used it before so I don't know how it works properly. But how I am seeing and understanding the tool it creates a flashable zip with SuperSU binaries and dual recovery embedded in it. Since it is only a flashable zip I personally can't see why the higher firmware would need a root exploit so long as there is one available for a lower firmware and that firmware also has a working recovery.
ghostofcain said:
That's because 4.4.4 isn't out for Z2, so we have no idea what (if any) unmatched exploits are available.
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AFAIK this just automates the rooting process it still requires the exploit to be present.
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i actually rooted my 314 z2 now with easy root. how can i download xposed. it says permission denied and failed to create backup of system bin app process. i have root because i already installed and run titanium backup etc
nicojapanese said:
i actually rooted my 314 z2 now with easy root. how can i download xposed. it says permission denied and failed to create backup of system bin app process. i have root because i already installed and run titanium backup etc
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Have you installed the SuperSU app from the Play Store?
yes i already installed supersu. what to dooo. ?
gamer649 said:
Have you installed the SuperSU app from the Play Store?
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yes i already installed supersu. what to dooo. ? i cant make xposed to run. it always says failed to create backup of system bin app process.
nicojapanese said:
yes i already installed supersu. what to dooo. ? i cant make xposed to run. it always says failed to create backup of system bin app process.
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Open up SuperSU and update the binaries and reboot if needed.
If you don't have to update the binaries scroll to the Xposed Installer in the SuperSU app.
Press on the Xposed Installer to bring up the SuperSU permissions.
Press Forget.
Relaunch Xposed Installer from the app drawer.
This SHOULD fix the problem, if not let me know.
Related
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kriyas86 said:
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I took the update 2hours ago.
Lost the root, then exactly same procedure and reroot the tablet S.
And I like the new update.
So, no worries go ahead.
yes,somebody has root it.
I have a tablet s, I updated today to release 5 and i lost root, but i rooted again with bin4ry methood and it worked.
At the first try to update i recieved an ota file of about 95mb (incremental), after rebooting the update result in error, tryed again, and this time the ota file was abou 262mb, after the reboot the update was succesfully, i have bot files in my pc if some one is intrested.
signed-nbx03_001-ota-incremental-120914044-from120803000.zip (95mb file)
signed-nbx03_001-ota-120914044.zip (262mb)
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I noticed that after the update wifi problems are gonne, also the flickering screen, at lest for now
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Has someone found a way to flash without re-rooting it?
IxBUSTERxI said:
Has someone found a way to flash without re-rooting it?
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Orignal tab?? AIO custom update....
Should not be that hard for a dev to develope the same result for Xperia tab. Since condi has been absent for a while now
Stifilz
stifilz said:
Orignal tab?? AIO custom update....
Should not be that hard for a dev to develope the same result for Xperia tab. Since condi has been absent for a while now
Stifilz
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I rooted with the new method and as I'm a bit lazy I dont want to do it again. So custom update via AIO works here, too?
IxBUSTERxI said:
I rooted with the new method and as I'm a bit lazy I dont want to do it again. So custom update via AIO works here, too?
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Yup, thats how I did it. Only for old Tab S, at this stage......
xdapak said:
I took the update 2hours ago.
Lost the root, then exactly same procedure and reroot the tablet S.
And I like the new update.
So, no worries go ahead.
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Can you tell me what procedure that is?
Kapoted said:
Can you tell me what procedure that is?
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The root procedure for ICS...
stifilz said:
Yup, thats how I did it. Only for old Tab S, at this stage......
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How is the file called? It downloads a ~230mb file (signed-nbx03_007-ota-120803058.zip). Is that the right one? And if not, how do I get it?
After downloading I just need to use the AIO methods to decrypt and resign and flash, right?
It is Rootable!
Just got the OTA, updated. Lost the root. Rooted it again with this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
No headaches, just took less than 5 minutes in total. Ignore the errors and follow the procedure, easy as anything.
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After the rooting, use AllinOne script to make other changes.
IxBUSTERxI said:
How is the file called? It downloads a ~230mb file (signed-nbx03_007-ota-120803058.zip). Is that the right one? And if not, how do I get it?
After downloading I just need to use the AIO methods to decrypt and resign and flash, right?
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That is the r1a ota. At this stage it is for US region only, you can change to US region to install though.... It is still 100% rootable using custom method, well the US release anyway. Correct to be safe you could create the custom update.zip using AIO
cyberkhan said:
Just got the OTA, updated. Lost the root. Rooted it again with this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
No headaches, just took less than 5 minutes in total. Ignore the errors and follow the procedure, easy as anything.
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After the rooting, use AllinOne script to make other changes.
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Unlike rooting it the first time, you won't lose your apps when re-rooting the tablet.
Which version of Bin4ary's script did u use to root r5 ?
cyberkhan said:
Just got the OTA, updated. Lost the root. Rooted it again with this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
No headaches, just took less than 5 minutes in total. Ignore the errors and follow the procedure, easy as anything.
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After the rooting, use AllinOne script to make other changes.
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Thanks for the info that the r5 can be rooted !:good::good::good:
Could u pls tell me which version of Bin4ary's script did u use ??
Thanks in advance !
Cheers :good:
audiophile_adi said:
Thanks for the info that the r5 can be rooted !:good::good::good:
Could u pls tell me which version of Bin4ary's script did u use ??
Thanks in advance !
Cheers :good:
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V13 Worked perfect for me
Finally v10 worked for me !
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V13 Worked perfect for me
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Thanks for the quick reply stifilz !:good:
v13 didn't work for me though randomly tried other versions.. v3, v6,v9,v15
Ultimately, v10 did the job for me !
I updated to 4.0.3(release5) and i can't root the Tablet now
hi, i just bought sony tablet S from singapore, I need assistance for rooting this tablet. First of all i've already tried all of the tricks that are mentioned in this forum, but i got no result . May be i've been doing something wrong even i followed step by step instructions.
My Tablet info is :
Android Version :
2.6.39.4
[email protected]#1
Build Number
TISU0R0410110
maybe somebody can give me some clue which tool to use to root this tablet.
Factory Reset the Tab first and then try again !
luis4ever said:
I updated to 4.0.3(release5) and i can't root the Tablet now
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Initially I too found it difficult to root once i upgraded to 4.0.3 (r5)
Here's what I did.
1. Backup all ur data, and factory reset the tab, preferably with erase USB option checked.
2. Download Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry
3. Once ur tab is reset, complete the initial setup, go to settings, and make sure USB debugging (Developer Options), Unknown Sources (Security) is checked
4.Now to run Bin4ary's script, follow the instructions given in this video tutorial.
5. Instruction for rooting the tab appear from 6:00mins after start of the video.
6. Though the video shows instructions for Xperia Tablet S, the method for the older Sony Tablet S is the same. The only catch being which version of the script to use. As I've mentioned in this thread before, v10 of Bin4ary's script did the job for me.
7. If all the steps are followed as shown in the video, you will be able to root your tablet successfully.
Don't forget to thank WonderEkin for translating the rooting method from japanese, and also Bin4ry for making the rooting procedure so much simpler through his script !!
Good luck with rooting ur tab mate !
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zhan2001 said:
hi, i just bought sony tablet S from singapore, I need assistance for rooting this tablet. First of all i've already tried all of the tricks that are mentioned in this forum, but i got no result . May be i've been doing something wrong even i followed step by step instructions.
My Tablet info is :
Android Version :
2.6.39.4
[email protected]#1
Build Number
TISU0R0410110
maybe somebody can give me some clue which tool to use to root this tablet.
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Initially I too found it difficult to root once i upgraded to 4.0.3 (r5)
This method should work as even my Tab has the same kernel version 2.6.39.4
[email protected]#1
Here's what I did.
1. Backup all ur data, and factory reset the tab, preferably with erase USB option checked.
2. Download Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry
3. Once ur tab is reset, complete the initial setup, go to settings, and make sure USB debugging (Developer Options), Unknown Sources (Security) is checked
4.Now to run Bin4ary's script, follow the instructions given in this video tutorial.
5. Instruction for rooting the tab appear from 6:00mins after start of the video.
6. Though the video shows instructions for Xperia Tablet S, the method for the older Sony Tablet S is the same. The only catch being which version of the script to use. As I've mentioned in this thread before, v10 of Bin4ary's script did the job for me.
7. If all the steps are followed as shown in the video, you will be able to root your tablet successfully.
Don't forget to thank WonderEkin for translating the rooting method from japanese, and also Bin4ry for making the rooting procedure so much simpler through his script !!
Good luck with rooting ur tab mate !
If I update to 17.1.2.A.0.314, will I lose ROOT?
ofc yes if u updated any software u will loose root but you can download pre rooted ftf
note : i do not have the z2 do not take my answer as a good answer
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ofc yes if u updated any software u will loose root but you can download pre rooted ftf
note : i do not have the z2 do not take my answer as a good answer
Nabukadnezar said:
If I update to 17.1.2.A.0.314, will I lose ROOT?
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Yes, flashing new (unrooted) firmware will always overwrite root, but you can follow these root instructions to root .314.
yes you will but can get it back
Nabukadnezar said:
If I update to 17.1.2.A.0.314, will I lose ROOT?
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yes you will loose root but you should be able to root it again
personally i do have Xperia Z2 everything factory installed (rooted) 17.1.2.A.0.314
i updated it with sony PC Companion and rooted it again with EasyRootTool v12.1 after 1st unsuccessful attempt with Chinese dev's root tool.(when i say unsuccessful that doesn't mean the tool is unsuccessful i probably wasn't using it the way i should)
latest easyroottool is here (new version of the one i have used to root updated Z2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
chinese dev's tool is here in case you need it (or find latest version if there is any probably wont need it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
before you wanna go ahead i would say research a bit more if you feel like it. personally i wasn't very careful cause i got DRM Keys backup thanx to devs but i got it done with EasyRootTool V12.1 in 2nd attempt.
goodluck
You'll only need to back up TA (where DRM keys are located) if you unlock your bootloader. Also, you only need to unlock your bootloader if you are flashing a custom kernel or Rom that requires a custom kernel. If you are only wanting root, there is no need to back up your TA partition. So just use the Easyroot tool to root after updating to .314 via PC companion if you are using that method m8:good:
It's a litle late to write about TA backup when he talks about loosing root at upgrade.
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harfot said:
It's a litle late to write about TA backup when he talks about loosing root at upgrade.
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I have TA backed up and locked bootloader. The DRM keys are untouched atm.
Nabukadnezar said:
I have TA backed up and locked bootloader. The DRM keys are untouched atm.
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Yes, I was (almost) sure of that so just read and follow instructions for root.
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Nabukadnezar said:
I have TA backed up and locked bootloader. The DRM keys are untouched atm.
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Sorry for double post
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all i found in this forum is too complex for me ...
my device version is : 23.0.1.A.0.167
any chance to got a easy way to root ?
I'm thinking about Towelroot but on SGP612... I ask here coz i dont want to make new thread.
Is Towelroot working on Z3TC? what about OTA after full unroot?
If you don't care about retaining DRM keys, the old ADB/fastboot/flashtool/root tutorial on the General Board really isn't so complicated. It worked fine for me (SGP621) on the first go around. And I'm not an ultra-advanced user, only time I have ever flashed a ROM, it was a rooted stock ROM via ODIN on a Samsung device. See this thread to achieve full read/write privileges after.
Bruce666 said:
I'm thinking about Towelroot but on SGP612... I ask here coz i dont want to make new thread.
Is Towelroot working on Z3TC? what about OTA after full unroot?
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Towelroot is not supported because the kernel exploit that was used to exploit it has been patched for nearly half a year.
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maxonly said:
all i found in this forum is too complex for me ...
my device version is : 23.0.1.A.0.167
any chance to got a easy way to root ?
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There is only one method at this time to get root on this tablet (without loosing your DRM keys) and this method involves unlocking your bootloader after doing a backup of you DRM keys (TA partition).
Hi
First time using android phone. I just got a Z2 D6503 model with 5.0.2 Lollipop android (in the UK), build number: 23.1.A.1.28. I would like to root my phone as some apps need to the phone to be rooted in order to work properly. So can you guys please suggest any that I can read on?
Also, I saw some posts around said that you should not mess up with bootloader (a partition which holds Sony's special features according to my narrow knowledge). As I just started to use the phone, is there anything I need to know so I don't **** my phone up in the first place, which many newbies did, 'cause I have no backup phone at the moment. Just send me some thing to read. Any help will be appreciated.
Additionally, is the stock rom of Z2 good enough? Or I should flash some other cooked rom? I don't need fancy things, just an efficient system that helps me do the work.
Thank you very much for your patience!
Cheers!
Congratulations on your new Z2!
You can read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3147932 for some explanations and a way to root.
Stock ROM is more then enough if you plan on rooting just to get your apps working
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And btw, this thread should have been posted in the Q&A forum, just so you know that for a later occasion
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Skanin said:
Congratulations on your new Z2!
You can read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3147932 for some explanations and a way to root.
Stock ROM is more then enough if you plan on rooting just to get your apps working
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And btw, this thread should have been posted in the Q&A forum, just so you know that for a later occasion
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Lovely mate! Thanks a bunch! I'm doing some reading now
"Oh, and if I install Xistenz, then it is already rooted right? I'm ready in Lollipop and Xistenz developer said that I can just have to backup data, then boot into recovery, flash the rom "
Never mind, I'n reading. Just too excited asking dump questions
Hi
I followed this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/root-t3108230 to root my phone but it seems not to work.
Do you have a solid guide to root a Z2 phone? And how to backup all of my data before doing that?
OK, I have XZdual recovery 2.8 installed on my Z2, I check root using root checker and it said the phone was rooted successfully. Using ROM manager from clockmod, I also see that I have the recoveries installed. However, when I turn off the phone and on again, it does vibrate at press, then after Sony logo shows up, a red LED flash, I cant get to recovery by either pressing up and down buttons several times. What is wrong with my recovery?
trdat said:
OK, I have XZdual recovery 2.8 installed on my Z2, I check root using root checker and it said the phone was rooted successfully. Using ROM manager from clockmod, I also see that I have the recoveries installed. However, when I turn off the phone and on again, it does vibrate at press, then after Sony logo shows up, a red LED flash, I cant get to recovery by either pressing up and down buttons several times. What is wrong with my recovery?
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Unfortunately, I'm not sure what's wrong with your recovery :/ I had this problem once aswell, I fixed it by downgrading to Android 4.4.2, installed recovery and followed this guide to upgrade to lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2933155. It may be an idea to try that
If you need any more help, I can help you when I get home tonight. (I'm on vacation you see x))
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another newbie here with a lot of doubts
I´ve bought a used z2 rooted and with the 4.4.4 existenz.
But I want to use lollipop, I used it on my previous Z and I was very happy with it.
If I use the sony companion repair option, will I get the lollipop or a dead z2? :cyclops:
thank you
Skanin said:
Unfortunately, I'm not sure what's wrong with your recovery :/ I had this problem once aswell, I fixed it by downgrading to Android 4.4.2, installed recovery and followed this guide to upgrade to lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2933155. It may be an idea to try that
If you need any more help, I can help you when I get home tonight. (I'm on vacation you see x))
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Superb! Sorry, the rom was too messy, I chose to reflash my phone OS (using flash tool) and now it is in Lollipop 5.0.2, Now what should I do next to first root, then install recovery. When I try to root the phone after flashing using flash tool, it failed to complete the task, said:
21/032/2015 16:32:46 - INFO - Running rootit
21/032/2015 16:32:47 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Cleaning files.
I'm in 5.0.2, build 23.1.A.1.28, the phone just auto updated after I reflash the rom
Now I need a solid root to install recovery.
What you should do is keep reading.
I only got a Z2 recently, I read everything and downgraded to 4.4.2 to root it without unlocking the boot loader. Then I backed up my TA partition in case I decide to go custom. After that I flashed it back to 5.0.2 keeping root.
I managed to do all of that by reading the information already provided. Stop being so bloody lazy.
::Psy:: said:
another newbie here with a lot of doubts
I´ve bought a used z2 rooted and with the 4.4.4 existenz.
But I want to use lollipop, I used it on my previous Z and I was very happy with it.
If I use the sony companion repair option, will I get the lollipop or a dead z2? :cyclops:
thank you
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If you want to keep root and ROM + getting 5.0.2, download the
eXistenz 2.0 zip and flash from recovery. If not, you can flash a stock 5.0.2 ROM via Flashtool.
trdat said:
Superb! Sorry, the rom was too messy, I chose to reflash my phone OS (using flash tool) and now it is in Lollipop 5.0.2, Now what should I do next to first root, then install recovery. When I try to root the phone after flashing using flash tool, it failed to complete the task, said:
21/032/2015 16:32:46 - INFO - Running rootit
21/032/2015 16:32:47 - INFO - Waiting for device. After 60secs, stop waiting will be forced
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Forced stop waiting.
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - ERROR - The part1 exploit did not work
21/033/2015 16:33:47 - INFO - Cleaning files.
I'm in 5.0.2, build 23.1.A.1.28, the phone just auto updated after I reflash the rom
Now I need a solid root to install recovery.
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This is because lollipop is currently not rootable. You have to downgrade to Kitkat and followed the guide to upgrade to lollipop.
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Skanin said:
If you want to keep root and ROM + getting 5.0.2, download the
eXistenz 2.0 zip and flash from recovery. If not, you can flash a stock 5.0.2 ROM via Flashtool.
This is because lollipop is currently not rootable. You have to downgrade to Kitkat and followed the guide to upgrade to lollipop.
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I remember that in flashtool thread, the author said that only few rom were named are not rootable. I downloaded the first one whih isn't in the list, so rooatble means downgradeable and rootable from 4.4 right?
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trdat said:
I remember that in flashtool thread, the author said that only few rom were named are not rootable. I downloaded the first one whih isn't in the list, so rooatble means downgradeable and rootable from 4.4 right?
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Yes it is you can find firmwares here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934.
At each version, you can see if it is rootable or not
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Skanin said:
Yes it is you can find firmwares here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934.
At each version, you can see if it is rootable or not
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Ok. I'm getting confused at this point. The ones with red "NO ROOT" are not rootable and the one without it is rootable right? Also which 4.4 kit kat version should I download?
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trdat said:
Ok. I'm getting confused at this point. The ones with red "NO ROOT" are not rootable and the one without it is rootable right? Also which 4.4 kit kat version should I download?
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That's right! I used the 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware to root.
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Skanin said:
That's right! I used the 17.1.2.A.0.314 firmware to root.
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Lovely! I'm downloading and give it a try
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Skanin said:
If you want to keep root and ROM + getting 5.0.2, download the
eXistenz 2.0 zip and flash from recovery. If not, you can flash a stock 5.0.2 ROM via Flashtool.
This is because lollipop is currently not rootable. You have to downgrade to Kitkat and followed the guide to upgrade to lollipop.
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Flash from recovery, is that the option that I have when I press the power button and choose restart?
I´ve never done it before, I just have to put the zip file in the sd card and choose the recovery option?
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sy::;61972547]Flash from recovery, is that the option that I have when I press the power button and choose restart?
I´ve never done it before, I just have to put the zip file in the sd card and choose the recovery option?
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Yes it is. You put the zip file on the SD card and shut off your phone. When you restart the phone again, it will vibrate and the led will light up, press the volume down button a couple of times and then chose the option "install zip", or something similar. Find the zip file you placed on your SD card and select it for flashing/installing
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Skanin said:
Yes it is. You put the zip file on the SD card and shut off your phone. When you restart the phone again, it will vibrate and the led will light up, press the volume down button a couple of times and then chose the option "install zip", or something similar. Find the zip file you placed on your SD card and select it for flashing/installing
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Do I need to clean my sd card or I can put the file there leaving all the rest? And when it updates to 5.0.2 am I going to loose my data?
Now about the zip file, my contry is Portugal, does that have anything to do with the rom version?
I'm looking for the correct zip file but this is all too new for me
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sy::;61972706]Do I need to clean my sd card or I can put the file there leaving all the rest? And when it updates to 5.0.2 am I going to loose my data?
Now about the zip file, my contry is Portugal, does that have anything to do with the rom version?
I'm looking for the correct zip file but this is all too new for me
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You can place it where you like, without wiping any data!
Use either this: https://mega.co.nz/#!QZc23YbK!gi5mrwEQNA63565s3BCaeQrYiRkt0pd_HNmb_K16e8E or this http://www.mediafire.com/download/0b8828828cmf58c/Xperia_Z2_eXistenZ_Y_v2.0.0.zip for download
Since you already are on eXistenz, you do NOT have to wipe data, and therefore won't lose anything
Sent from my Xperia Z2 somewhere in Norway
I just wanted to start over again with a fresh and clean ZU firmware without any prerooted method or stuff. Surprisingly it worked on the newest available firmware from sony.
flash firmware with flashtool
install kingroot und root your ZU -> Link
replace kingroot with supersu -> Link
that's it
Tested working great. Easy. Thank you!!:good:
Thanks.This metod working on 100%
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I am sorry for the noobie question...will Root destroy my TA partition? I want to keep it intact but only want to have root so i can install Titanium Backup..i don't need custom recovery (for now at least)...
Also after I rooted, can i still update the OS using OTA?
im4u2nv said:
I am sorry for the noobie question...will Root destroy my TA partition? I want to keep it intact but only want to have root so i can install Titanium Backup..i don't need custom recovery (for now at least)...
Also after I rooted, can i still update the OS using OTA?
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Root will not, but unlock bootloader will.
tset351 said:
I just wanted to start over again with a fresh and clean ZU firmware without any prerooted method or stuff. Surprisingly it worked on the newest available firmware from sony.
flash firmware with flashtool
install kingroot und root your ZU -> Link
replace kingroot with supersu -> Link
that's it
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Sorry, where can i get the 14.6.A.1.216 Firmware file?
pmauzao said:
Sorry, where can i get the 14.6.A.1.216 Firmware file?
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you can get the firmware here or here
im4u2nv said:
I am sorry for the noobie question...will Root destroy my TA partition? I want to keep it intact but only want to have root so i can install Titanium Backup..i don't need custom recovery (for now at least)...
Also after I rooted, can i still update the OS using OTA?
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as @mingkee said rooting your phone won't hurt your TA partition. you can even make a backup from TA partition after rooting your ZU. You will loose your TA partition only if you are going to unlock your bootloader. you don't have to do that for rooting. If you like to use a custom kernel (tap to wake, battery performance, ...) you have to unlock your bootloader but be sure to backup your TA partition first
Which version of kingroot did you guys use.
I used 4.1.0
It just goes to 70% for me and says root failed...
Worked for me too
Rokus said:
Which version of kingroot did you guys use.
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I used 4.1.5, and there's no problem swapping out SuperSU.
tset351 said:
I just wanted to start over again with a fresh and clean ZU firmware without any prerooted method or stuff. Surprisingly it worked on the newest available firmware from sony.
flash firmware with flashtool
install kingroot und root your ZU -> Link
replace kingroot with supersu -> Link
that's it
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Mine said it failed at 70% but root checker says that it is rooted so i install supersu and it works thanks a million man
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What about custom recovery did any one manage to install
tset351 said:
you can get the firmware here or here
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Actually it's in neither of those places
Can't find the firmware anywhere...
I thought kingroot didn't support zu and 5.1.1, have they updated it?
Thnks
kingroot 4.6 let me root my 5.1.1 zu. but i install supersu and the binary cannot be installed.. :/ anyone else had this issue?
corrado85 said:
kingroot 4.6 let me root my 5.1.1 zu. but i install supersu and the binary cannot be installed.. :/ anyone else had this issue?
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Just deinstall su, reboot, install kingroot 4.1.x and root again. Then the script should work.
xb91 said:
Actually it's in neither of those places
Can't find the firmware anywhere...
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Hmm actually it is listed in xperifirm
f1n41_3ch0_4ctu41 said:
Mine said it failed at 70% but root checker says that it is rooted so i install supersu and it works thanks a million man
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What about custom recovery did any one manage to install
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Nut's dual recovery (twrp) is working fine