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Root your Xperia T with Locked Bootloader

If you want to root your Xperia T with locked bootloader then follow bin4ry's thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

Worked for me..UK Xperia T, .303 FW.
Many Thanks.

Fast and easy on UK Xperia t unlocked bootloader

jimbolee10 said:
Fast and easy on UK Xperia t unlocked bootloader
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Any chance you could make an FTF, im guessing yours is unbranded / SIM free?
I want to remove the o2 branding from mine.. .
Theres a guide on how to create FTF files, but it does mean you will have to restore your phone to stock...no worries if not, im sure a Generic Global FTF will appear shortly.
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A quick note on root, it works fine, but, there are some residual issues:
Originally Posted by spida_singh
Hi Bin4ry
I also have the Xperia T, can you comment on the reboots? Mine worked fine, but, every time i even touch the system partition, it reboots, i tried to install an updated busy box (via the market), the phone just rebooted, even copying and pasting a file into the system directory causes the phone to boot, i can make a video if it helps...is it the root, or something else?
Even if i mount /system as RW... a few seconds later, device reboots...?
I'm on O2 UK Branded firmware.
[Bin4ry]
Yes thats what it does. It has nothing to do with a faulty root, it is just a security option on the Xperia T which should prevent modifications to the System partition. When i have time i will take a look and tell which daemon on device it is so we can kill the daemon and modificate the system partition.
Regards

Ok, i rooted my Xperia T with the above method but when i change something in the System folder the phone Reboots and puts it back to how it was
any ideas??
Build 7.0.A.1.303
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Working perfectly now. I just installed V13.

Use V13, i restored my phone completely using PC companion, then re-rooted, i can mount /system as RW, replace files etc..all ok.

Worked for me.

I just bought an xperia T and it was sold to me as an unlocked phone. But, it has a locked bootloader( from vodafone uk). I am wondering if its possible to get it unlocked(paid or free) or atleast put a stock sony firmware even if it has locked bootloader? I am new to xperia and I dont know much about flashing..
Thanks.

_L_ said:
I just bought an xperia T and it was sold to me as an unlocked phone. But, it has a locked bootloader( from vodafone uk). I am wondering if its possible to get it unlocked(paid or free) or atleast put a stock sony firmware even if it has locked bootloader? I am new to xperia and I dont know much about flashing..
Thanks.
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Read the all in one thread in the Q&A section. All your answers are there.
Briefly.
You can easily get a free unlock and easily root if you dont want to unlock.
You can easily flash stock sony firmware without unlocking or rooting.
Basically read the all in one thread and ask any questions there

gregbradley said:
Read the all in one thread in the Q&A section. All your answers are there.
Briefly.
You can easily get a free unlock and easily root if you dont want to unlock.
You can easily flash stock sony firmware without unlocking or rooting.
Basically read the all in one thread and ask any questions there
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Thanks Greg. I did check it out yesterday but I was uncertain. I will go through it again.

_L_ said:
Thanks Greg. I did check it out yesterday but I was uncertain. I will go through it again.
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No problem. If you are unsure just ask in that thread.
Also, no need to say thanks, if you ever feel the need to thank anyone for their help then hit their thanks button.

Xperia TX
Will this procedure work on Xperia TX 7.0.A.3.212 FW version with locked bootloader ?

Build 9.1.A.0.489 can work?
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Mohammed Atif said:
Build 9.1.A.0.489 can work?
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Read the thread, NO
You have to downgrade to ICS, root, instal CMW for LB and then flash a prerooted stock JB rom
This has been said many times and is in the all in one thread

Xperia TL locked bootloader
Hi,
I rooted my Xperia TL with a locked bootloader, and I read somewhere that I can only install custom roms which are based on the stock rom. Is there anyway around this?

No
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Sony Flagship device circa 2145

Didn't work on my T with .195, in either normal mode, or 'new' mode.
Also tried to downgrade to 303 but that didn't work either, Flashtool gives an error.
Anyone know if you can use the OTA upgrade to root, and then downgrade back to 195?

You are using the wrong version.
Upgrade to JB then use the latest version
Sent from my star trek communicator
Sony Flagship device circa 2145

Successful on my TL with JB 4.1.2 using the 3rd option.

gregbradley said:
You are using the wrong version.
Upgrade to JB then use the latest version
Sent from my star trek communicator
Sony Flagship device circa 2145
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I really don't want JB though. I don't like the changes to the UI

After unlock/recovery/root, how to return to stock?

Hi there!
I've unlocked using flashtool, installed CWM Recovery and rooted using the recovery-only root.
Now, I need to return the phone to as stock as possible - certainly removing root, but relocking the bootloader would be a good secondary objective.
My current plan is to use the flashtool to relock the bootloader, then use the PC software to repair the phone. Will this work?
Thanks for your help
Edit: I've searched the forums but can't find an answer, including in the starting thread - please link to a relevant portion instead of the whole thing if possible
Further edit: There's no 'relock' option in the flashtool - huh?

VelocityGrill said:
Hi there!
I've unlocked using flashtool, installed CWM Recovery and rooted using the recovery-only root.
Now, I need to return the phone to as stock as possible - certainly removing root, but relocking the bootloader would be a good secondary objective.
My current plan is to use the flashtool to relock the bootloader, then use the PC software to repair the phone. Will this work?
Thanks for your help
Edit: I've searched the forums but can't find an answer, including in the starting thread - please link to a relevant portion instead of the whole thing if possible
Further edit: There's no 'relock' option in the flashtool - huh?
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As of now there is no option to relock the bootloader. You can unroot the phone by simply performing a repair system command in Sony PC Companion or flashing a stock rom. This has been explained in every single rooting or custom MOD thread.

Ya you are right. Relock bootloader using flashtool and repair or flash a ftf from flashtool.
And IIRC in the beta version of flashtool u will find option to relock under BLU. And btw u won't get back DRM keys and no Bravia engine.

shem2409 said:
You can unroot the phone by simply performing a repair system command in Sony PC Companion or flashing a stock rom. This has been explained in every single rooting or custom MOD thread.
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Sony PC companion approach doesn't work
sdhanush1 said:
Ya you are right. Relock bootloader using flashtool and repair or flash a ftf from flashtool.
And IIRC in the beta version of flashtool u will find option to relock under BLU. And btw u won't get back DRM keys and no Bravia engine.
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I don't see the option to relock anywhere - perhaps as I did the unlock on another PC?

If you can't get it to work with PC Companion use SUS (Sony Update Service which you can download from Sony's website) http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/ --> for UK

shem2409 said:
If you can't get it to work with PC Companion use SUS (Sony Update Service which you can download from Sony's website) http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/ --> for UK
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The phone contains modified software that cannot be upgraded - ah well!

VelocityGrill said:
The phone contains modified software that cannot be upgraded - ah well!
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You have to relock the bootloader with flashtool beta4,click on BLU.
Flash a stock rom and repair it by update service.
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gm007 said:
You have to relock the bootloader with flashtool beta4,click on BLU.
Flash a stock rom and repair it by update service.
Sent from my SO-02E using xda premium
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Thanks - I expected there to be a separate button for relocking - whoops!
I've flashed the stock ROM and that's gotten rid of the root. It also says that the bootloader can be unlocked, so that seems all perfect as far as I'm concerned. Thanks for your help, ladies and gentlemen.

C6602 (HSPA+) / 10.3.A.0.423 (4.2.2) Europe || USA

Hey
I need 10.3.A.0.423 from USA or Europe for C6602...
so please send
Thnx
Sent via my Sony Xperia Z | C6602
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finally it s available, thanks to Spectre51
4.2.2 - C6602
& HoOnZ for uploading it;
FTF file - 4.2.2

No one yet???!???

x102x96x said:
No one yet???!???
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You can change the customization number in your build.prop to 1271-0119 and download this firmware with Sony PC Companion. See [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool. Please also share it on XDA, because we still don't have that one.

Apollo89 said:
You can change the customization number in your build.prop to 1271-0119 and download this firmware with Sony PC Companion. See [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool. Please also share it on XDA, because we still don't have that one.
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I don wanna root my phone yet...
Sent via my Sony Xperia Z | C6602

x102x96x said:
I don wanna root my phone yet...
Sent via my Sony Xperia Z | C6602
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The root is only temporary and is removed again after flashing the new firmware.
Sent from my Xperia Z using Tapatalk

Apollo89 said:
The root is only temporary and is removed again after flashing the new firmware.
Sent from my Xperia Z using Tapatalk
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yup thnx for guiding but rooting will void warranty and un-rooting won't turn warranty back

x102x96x said:
yup thnx for guiding but rooting will void warranty and un-rooting won't turn warranty back
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Rooting does not void warranty, who told you that.. There is a difference between rooting and bootloader unlocking. To change your customization number, you need to root without bootloader unlock. By the way, after flashing the new firmware, every trace of the root will be erased, so nobody will ever know that you rooted your phone temporary.

Apollo89 said:
Rooting does not void warranty, who told you that.. There is a difference between rooting and bootloader unlocking. To change your customization number, you need to root without bootloader unlock. By the way, after flashing the new firmware, every trace of the root will be erased, so nobody will ever know that you rooted your phone temporary.
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need to read more ....

x102x96x said:
need to read more ....
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In part A of my guide, you can find the links to the appropriate tools that allow you to root without unlocking your bootloader. You just have to connect your phone with USB debugging enabled and run the tool. The rest goes automatically. So no need to request an unlock key from Sony or anything

Apollo89 said:
In part A of my guide, you can find the links to the appropriate tools that allow you to root without unlocking your bootloader. You just have to connect your phone with USB debugging enabled and run the tool. The rest goes automatically. So no need to request an unlock key from Sony or anything
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About Rooting

x102x96x said:
About Rooting
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Many websites say 'rooting' when they actually mean 'bootloader unlocking'. On that website, they're talking about bricking your phone and custom ROMs. That means they mean 'bootloader unlocking', because custom ROMs are not possible with a locked bootloader. While it's possible to root your phone by unlocking the bootloader, that is not always required.
For many Xperia devices, we have software exploits that allow to root your phone without touching the TA partition or bootloader. This means that all traces of the root will be erased if you flash clean stock firmware and Sony will never know.
This is not the case when you unlock your bootloader. If you created a backup of your TA partition before unlocking the bootloader, you could always restore your phone to factory state, but Sony will still know that you requested a bootloader unlock key.
Like I already said, you only have to root your phone temporary to change your customization number, without unlocking your bootloader. After flashing the new firmware, all traces of the root will be gone, so this method is completely safe and will not void your warranty.
By the way, did you edit your original post? I see you're asking firmware version 10.3.A.0.423 now. This is currently only available for the 'Generic TW' customization for C6602. This can be used perfectly in Europe and USA however. It contains all languages. You can find an FTF here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337838 or change your customization number to 1270-5691 and update with Sony PC Companion.

Apollo89 said:
Many websites say 'rooting' when they actually mean 'bootloader unlocking'. On that website, they're talking about bricking your phone and custom ROMs. That means they mean 'bootloader unlocking', because custom ROMs are not possible with a locked bootloader. While it's possible to root your phone by unlocking the bootloader, that is not always required.
For many Xperia devices, we have software exploits that allow to root your phone without touching the TA partition or bootloader. This means that all traces of the root will be erased if you flash clean stock firmware and Sony will never know.
This is not the case when you unlock your bootloader. If you created a backup of your TA partition before unlocking the bootloader, you could always restore your phone to factory state, but Sony will still know that you requested a bootloader unlock key.
Like I already said, you only have to root your phone temporary to change your customization number, without unlocking your bootloader. After flashing the new firmware, all traces of the root will be gone, so this method is completely safe and will not void your warranty.
By the way, did you edit your original post? I see you're asking firmware version 10.3.A.0.423 now. This is currently only available for the 'Generic TW' customization for C6602. This can be used perfectly in Europe and USA however. It contains all languages. You can find an FTF here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337838 or change your customization number to 1270-5691 and update with Sony PC Companion.
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after all these
i need 4.2.2 firmware from europe or usa for c6602

x102x96x said:
after all these
i need 4.2.2 firmware from europe or usa for c6602
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Did you even read my post?
This is currently only available for the 'Generic TW' customization for C6602. This can be used perfectly in Europe and USA however. It contains all languages. You can find an FTF here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2337838 or change your customization number to 1270-5691 and update with Sony PC Companion.
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c6602 from dubai
c6602 model update installed on my phone when I got from dubai 10.3.A.0.423

Usa 10.3.a.0.423
USA Generic US 1271-0119 10.3.A.0.423 R5B
anyone?
no one!?
i need flashable .zip of this firmware.....................

x102x96x said:
USA Generic US 1271-0119 10.3.A.0.423 R5B
anyone?
no one!?
i need flashable .zip of this firmware.....................
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I tried downloading it and apparently it does not exist. For generic US firmware they still are on 10.1.A.1.434

DarkStone82 said:
I tried downloading it and apparently it does not exist. For generic US firmware they still are on 10.1.A.1.434
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True, there is no 4.2.2 firmware actually for US, they're still on 4.1.2.
Anyway x102x96x do a minimum of research before spamming "i need this!", you're not at the market commading this or that, manners dude!

QualQuek said:
True, there is no 4.2.2 firmware actually for US, they're still on 4.1.2.
Anyway x102x96x do a minimum of research before spamming "i need this!", you're not at the market commading this or that, manners dude!
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Actually they are on 4.2.2 now. Check my signature for a FTF download of the US (1271-0119) 4.2.2 firmware or click here.

Spectre51 said:
Actually they are on 4.2.2 now. Check my signature for a FTF download of the US (1271-0119) 4.2.2 firmware or click here.
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Actually no, If PCC doesn't give you this update it's not the official one.

QualQuek said:
Actually no, If PCC doesn't give you this update it's not the official one.
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LOL. Just some friendly advice. If you're going to berate people for not researching, I suggest you do it yourself before arguing
Look under Generic US in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315914
Those lists are retrieved directly from the Sony servers, so I would say that it's fairly official, no?
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[Q] how root xperia z c6602 stock 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 with l

how root stock sony xperia z c6602 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 with locked bootloader ???

madjacky said:
how root stock sony xperia z c6602 4.3 10.4.B.0.569 with locked bootloader ???
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there is no way as of yet.. only UB.

leongzxc said:
there is no way as of yet.. only UB.
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You are not allowed to post questions in the Android Dev section. Please refrain from doing so.
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I was playing around with 4.3 last night and found a solution
- Flash the .67 firmware via flashtool
- Root 4.2 as you would have
- Backup the TA partition and Unlock your bootloader to relock the boot loader and avoid losing any DRM keys later
- Using flashtool flash the new firmware .569 (4.3)
- Then flash Doomlords advanced stock kernel
- Boot 4.3 and power down
- Using the recovery installed with the kernel flash a superSU.zip from somewhere around here.
- Reboot and you now should have root
- Reflash ONLY the .569 kernel from the FTF
- Power on and Restore your TA partition to relock your boot loader and return everything back to normal with root

Sonic5317 said:
I was playing around with 4.3 last night and found a solution
- Flash the .67 firmware via flashtool
- Root 4.2 as you would have
- Unlock your bootloader and Backup the TA partition to relock the boot loader and avoid losing any DRM keys
- Using flashtool flash the new firmware .569 (4.3)
- Then flash Doomlords advanced stock kernel
- Boot 4.3 and power down
- Using the recovery installed with the kernel flash a superSU.zip from somewhere around here.
- Reboot and you now should have root
- Reflash ONLY the .569 kernel from the FTF
- Power on and Restore your TA partition to relock your boot loader and return everything back to normal with root
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can i root without unlocking bootloader?

madjacky said:
can i root without unlocking bootloader?
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NO!
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madjacky said:
can i root without unlocking bootloader?
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Hi.
At this time, you can't with 10.4.B.0.569 firmware.

so developers help us with this issue

STOP!
Sonic5317 said:
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- Unlock your bootloader and Backup the TA partition to relock the boot loader and avoid losing any DRM keys
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You can't backup the TA after you unlock the bootloader!
It's the unlocking that kills the DRM keys.

t1than said:
Hi, i'm facing problem that i didn't make any backup of TA Partition. since unlocking the bootloader lost the bravia engine, is there any way for me to get it back (the bravia engine)? i noticed that the bravia still work for youtube's video, but not for picture.
thanks before
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Xperia Z (C6602) v.10.4.B.0.569 (Jelly Bean 4.3)
Rom: Stock
Kernel: Stock
Rooted: YES
Unlocked Bootloader: YES
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Stop asking the same question in every thread regarding root.
I already answered you in another thread.
The answer is no.
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please..
kingvortex said:
Stop asking the same question in every thread regarding root.
I already answered you in another thread.
The answer is no.
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Totally agree with kingvortex
Do you think there is way to root 4.3 on locked boot loader without sticky thread or at least thread on the top list ?
No way right now to root 4.3 locked and when it will be found you will find a lot of propaganda & at least sticky thread for this in The Developer section .
So please Keep Calm and wait..

NoSubstitute said:
You can't backup the TA after you unlock the bootloader!
It's the unlocking that kills the DRM keys.
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Whoops, my mistake, edited.

its working Thanks
Sonic5317 said:
I was playing around with 4.3 last night and found a solution
- Flash the .67 firmware via flashtool
- Root 4.2 as you would have
- Backup the TA partition and Unlock your bootloader to relock the boot loader and avoid losing any DRM keys later
- Using flashtool flash the new firmware .569 (4.3)
- Then flash Doomlords advanced stock kernel
- Boot 4.3 and power down
- Using the recovery installed with the kernel flash a superSU.zip from somewhere around here.
- Reboot and you now should have root
- Reflash ONLY the .569 kernel from the FTF
- Power on and Restore your TA partition to relock your boot loader and return everything back to normal with root
Thanks .. its working the root and my bootloader is locked ..
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AhmedX said:
Sonic5317 said:
I was playing around with 4.3 last night and found a solution
- Flash the .67 firmware via flashtool
- Root 4.2 as you would have
- Backup the TA partition and Unlock your bootloader to relock the boot loader and avoid losing any DRM keys later
- Using flashtool flash the new firmware .569 (4.3)
- Then flash Doomlords advanced stock kernel
- Boot 4.3 and power down
- Using the recovery installed with the kernel flash a superSU.zip from somewhere around here.
- Reboot and you now should have root
- Reflash ONLY the .569 kernel from the FTF
- Power on and Restore your TA partition to relock your boot loader and return everything back to normal with root
Thanks .. its working the root and my bootloader is locked ..
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I don't get it ... so you are saying that you unlocked your unlockable bootloader? And you managed to root the latest update? That would be cool! But if I am not mistaken there's absolutely no way of unlocking a bootloader that is not allowed to be unlocked by the device. Anyways that would be cool if the devs give us this nice gift! But then again I am unaware that you can unlock the 4.3 as yet.
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Yes
Alcatrazx said:
AhmedX said:
I don't get it ... so you are saying that you unlocked your unlockable bootloader? And you managed to root the latest update? That would be cool! But if I am not mistaken there's absolutely no way of unlocking a bootloader that is not allowed to be unlocked by the device. Anyways that would be cool if the devs give us this nice gift! But then again I am unaware that you can unlock the 4.3 as yet.
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My device is allowed to be unlocked..
And yes I unlocked my bootloader with update 4.3..
after I rooted my phone. I restored my my TA
To get my DRM keys back after that my device is locked and rooted and I didn't lose BE2..
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[Q] Sony Xperia Z1 Needs Rooting?

Hi there xda community.
I have been interested in rooting my android devices for quite some time now although with my previous phone I had no such luck (given it was a Samsung galaxy s2 with that damn Australian custom kernel)
Anyway I'm here now cause all I want to be able to do on my Xperia z1 is plug in an xbox controller and use that, online it is said I don't need a root, that I should be able to just plug it in and go (with the otg cable of course) but no such luck, my phone doesn't not indicate that it's recognised, I am running 4.2.2.
Will I need to root to be able to do this after all?
My phone specs are:
Sony Xperia Z1
C903
4.2.2
8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270011-23
3.4.0-perf-g66807d4-02450-g9a218f1
14.1.G.2.259
Is this unrootable?
Thanks in advance.

It's your Model C6903?

eclyptos said:
It's your Model C6903?
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Yes it is, i have just recently tried to root it with Cydia Impactor without much luck

Holographic You said:
Yes it is, i have just recently tried to root it with Cydia Impactor without much luck
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Then you should search more carefully, there is no direct root like Vroot, 360 or Cydia for .290 and .136 FW. The only way to Root Z1 is with THIS method by NUT. You have to Downgrade to .534 FW provided by NUT to not lose IMEI, Root with Bin4ar, then Update first to .290 with the instruction provided, then when you have .290 rooted follow this instruction HERE
Watch the Video tutorial Hot To Root on first link.

Okay so I now have my Xperia rooted at .136. I'm hoping now there is a way to connect a wired xbox controller, but my phone doesn't indicate that it's connected. Apologies for the questions.

Holographic You said:
Okay so I now have my Xperia rooted at .136. I'm hoping now there is a way to connect a wired xbox controller, but my phone doesn't indicate that it's connected. Apologies for the questions.
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Good, don't forget to click thanx. :good:
About connect Xbox Controller, what I know it cannot be connected natively because is not supported. The only controller which can be connected is from PS3. But you are Rooted and I think this can pe possible in some way.
First, try different OTG cable because I got the same problems like yours with my PS3 Controller, look HERE.
Then when you have the right cable and everything should work try to follow this Thread Hot To.
Good Luck. :fingers-crossed:

One last problem, as your probably aware now that my phone is rooted ive lost camera funcion, is there a fix for this?
Also I appear to have lost data, so I cant use the internet without wifi.

Are you sure that you only rooted? Sounds like bootloader unlock to me
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xXFlippyXx said:
Are you sure that you only rooted?
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I followed all of the instructions the links in the posts prior had. How would I manage to unlock the bootloader?

Holographic You said:
One last problem, as your probably aware now that my phone is rooted ive lost camera funcion, is there a fix for this?
Also I appear to have lost data, so I cant use the internet without wifi.
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Rooting device won't cause losing any camera functionality.
However, unlocking bootloader on 4.2.2 will do permanently damage - I hope you watched what did you do...
Procedure is quite clear, root firmware 534, upgrade to 290 - then unlock bootloader.
Sony fixed camera broke error but it's not for older firmware.
So if you unlocked bootloader on 4.2.2 you have permanently damaged camera.
If you have backup TA partition, restore it and do everything again and try to set up your controller with this MARKET APP
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funky0308 said:
Procedure is quite clear, root firmware 534, upgrade to 290 - then unlock bootloader.
Sony fixed camera broke error but it's not for older firmware.
So if you unlocked bootloader on 4.2.2 you have permanently damaged camera.
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Are you sure about that? Permanently? I remember people saying that they have back the camera functionality after Update to .290 or .136.
funky0308 said:
If you have backup TA partition, restore it and do everything again and try to set up your controller with this MARKET APP
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I hope he Backup TA but sound like he do not even know about Bootlader, so guess not.
BTW, I got that App and working Awesome but is for PS3 Controller, he asking for Xbox Controller, It will working too?

eclyptos said:
Are you sure about that? Permanently? I remember people saying that they have back the camera functionality after Update to .290 or .136.
I hope he Backup TA but sound like he do not even know about Bootlader, so guess not.
BTW, I got that App and working Awesome but is for PS3 Controller, he asking for Xbox Controller, It will working too?
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I'm not 100% sure, Google should know that (for sixaxis controller).
And for bootloader - yeap, I'm sure.
If doesn't have TA backup - there's no help.
Only if someone found some way to fix it and I haven't heard for that - but I doubt...
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I was under the impression I needed a rooted device to use backup TA?
Can somebody explain to me what part of process I went through where I unlocked my bootloader?
All I was trying to do is root my phone NOT unlock the bootloader.
I do appreciate the help.

Holographic You said:
I was under the impression I needed a rooted device to use backup TA?
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Correct, you have to Root first then Backup TA.
Holographic You said:
Can somebody explain to me what part of process I went through where I unlocked my bootloader?
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You asking us? You should know what you did. What you did?
Holographic You said:
All I was trying to do is root my phone NOT unlock the bootloader.
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How?

Downgraded to NUT's 14.1.G.1.534 with flash tool rooted it with Bin4ry, installed dualrecovery then updated to 14.1.G.2.257 and finally 14.2.A.1.136.
What went wrong?

Holographic You said:
Downgraded to NUT's 14.1.G.1.534 with flash tool rooted it with Bin4ry, installed dualrecovery then updated to 14.1.G.2.257 and finally 14.2.A.1.136.
What went wrong?
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I followed the steps very closely and there was no mention of unlocking.
What program out of the three would have done it?

Holographic You said:
Downgraded to NUT's 14.1.G.1.534 with flash tool rooted it with Bin4ry, installed dualrecovery then updated to 14.1.G.2.257 and finally 14.2.A.1.136.
What went wrong?
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You downgraded to .534 FW provided bu NUT, Rooted with Bin4ry, Installed DualRecovery then "updated to .257", this updeate wan not necessary and instead of doing that you should update to .136 directly with the instructions from the thread, BUT this should not cause any issues what so ever.
Then you never did this steps from HERE?
Type on keyboard *#*#7378423*#* and check what Bootoader Unlock Saying, Yes, No or Unlocked?

eclyptos said:
Then you never did this steps from HERE?
Type on keyboard *#*#7378423*#* and check what Bootoader Unlock Saying, Yes, No or Unlocked?
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Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
I did see that page but I ignored it because I was not interested in unlocking my bootloader.

Holographic You said:
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
I did see that page but I ignored it because I was not interested in unlocking my bootloader.
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Then your bootloader is Locked. You still have problem with the camera? Do a Factry Reset.