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[ROOT] Xperia Z (C660x) for unlocked bootloaders ONLY! (RELEASED)

for rooting latest firmware check this:
[ROOT][Z] How-to for rooting newest firmware 10.3.1.A.0.244 / 10.3.1.A.2.67
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Alternate Method using Recovery posted! (RECOMMENDED)
Since we now have Recovery fully working its a lot easier to root the device. I have made a simpler package for easier rooting and installing busybox. find it in second post!
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[ Information ]
so once the bootloader is unlocked its generally very easy to root but there were numerous issues where rooting wasnt working even using insecure kernel
so i used the ramdisk of CF-Auto-Root for the Nexus 4, modified it a bit for working on the Xperia Z and thats it... Root achieved!
all of the testing was done remotely (using teamviewer)... many thanks to the user who willing helped out with the testing!
Want to root without unlocking bootloader? now you can! thanks to goroh_kun! check out THIS thread!
[ Proof ]
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[ WARNING ]
this assumes that you have read the INFO thread
unless you know the risks of unlocking bootloader DO NOT TRY THIS
before you proceed read the Unlocking Bootloader thread
(all queries related to unlocking bootloader should be posted on that thread)
DO NOT CROSS FLASH BETWEEN DEVICES
[ Credits ]
Chainfire - for ramdisk of CF-Auto-Root kernel of Nexus 4
Androxyde - for his brilliant work on FlashTool
lots of other developers for helping me get here
[ Requirements ]
Firmware Version: 10.1.A.1.350
we tested on C6603 and C6602
unlocked bootloader
fastboot files (are there in the unlock bootloader thread)
[ How to Root ]
reboot into bootloader
flash my modded CF-Auto-Root Kernel,
Code:
fastboot flash boot Z_DooMLoRD_CF-Auto-Root-ported_FW-350.img
reboot from fastboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
the device will now start booting and u will get indication on screen saying (Device will reboot in 10 seconds)
after CF-Auto-Root reboots device once, disconnect USB cable and do hard power off (3 vibrations)
[FYI: disconnect usb cable.. u have to do hard power off "press power button and keep VOLUME UP key pressed for 15 seconds"]
connect device in fastboot mode and flash stock kernel
Code:
fastboot flash boot Z_DooMLoRD_insecure_FW-350.img
now reboot device and the device will start booting into OS
Code:
fastboot reboot
you should now Download Busybox Installer from Market and install it at /system/xbin/
thats it! device is now completely rooted!
[ donations ]
if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc
PAYPAL DONATION LINK
[ Download Links ]
PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR MY FILES
modified CF-Auto-Root kernel:
Z_DooMLoRD_CF-Auto-Root-ported_FW-350.img
MD5HASH: a0c26a2b3dd9f2f174986d9ccddab40d
Stock insecure kernel for FW (10.1.A.1.350):
Z_DooMLoRD_insecure_FW-350.img
MD5HASH: c6a654e37cf6c5cc8e2d0c5fe2457d03
cheers,
DooMLoRD

Alternate Method using Recovery
Alternate Method using Recovery
Since we now have Recovery fully working its a lot easier to root the device. I have made a simpler package for easier rooting and installing busybox.
Steps:
Download the: SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip and save it on phone (external sdcard)
Just flash any kernel which contains recovery (for stock based ROM) [e.g.: Advanced Stock Kernel]
Boot into recovery and flash that file "SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip"
now reboot and the firmware will be fully rooted with SuperSU and Busybox installed!!!
[ Credits ]
Chainfire - for SuperSU
Stericson - for Busybox
lots of other developers for helping me get here
[ Requirements ]
Firmware Version: 10.1.A.1.350/.434
we tested on C6603 and C6602
unlocked bootloader
working kernel with recovery
[ donations ]
if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc
PAYPAL DONATION LINK
[ Download Links ]
PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR MY FILES
SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip
enjoy!

Thank You very much for your work.
What have to happen, that we can have root without unlocking the bootloader?

Jonster111 said:
Thank You very much for your work.
What have to happen, that we can have root without unlocking the bootloader?
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well u will have to wait for some exploit to be found which will work on locked bootloader...
i had tested the most used exploits on the Xperia Z but none of them worked...

DooMLoRD said:
next up... recovery...
as and when i get time... will start work on recovery...
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man if it wasnt for u.. i would never have rooted my Xperia S.. i was so scared of doing sth wrong when suddenly i got the news that u achieved it with only one click on pc.. u should take sony developers place

Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for unlocked bootloaders ONLY!
Very nice，Good job!
Sent from my L36h using Tapatalk 2

Sv: [ROOT] Xperia Z for unlocked bootloaders ONLY!
I am continuesly amazed by the talented people and devs om this great forum. Every Android smartphone brand should hire their software engineers from here. Congrats and Thank you for the remarkable progress in such short time!
Sent from my SGPT12 using xda app-developers app

Keep up the good work.

Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for unlocked bootloaders ONLY!
One more user confirmed that this worked
Tested on: C6602
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app

Great work dude..

Great work，Thanks DooMLoRD！

You are the real gem of IIMA
Waiting for my XZ, still 8 days to go !!

Great work..Appreciated!

need ppl who have Xperia ZL...
rooting kit is ready for that device too

Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for unlocked bootloaders ONLY!
Xperia Z should be here in leb after 10 days i'll be the 1st one to buy it no news for root with LB?
Sent from my Mohammed Maryam BEK' XPERIA™ ion "LT28h" using xda premium

Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for unlocked bootloaders ONLY!
Working fine. My bro imported it from japan 3 days ago....
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium

Vinaypj said:
Working fine. My bro imported it from japan 3 days ago....
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How? The Japanese version is bootloader locked (I have one right here)

ok so i have got adequate positive rooting reports...
so i am releasing it
enjoy rooted devices!
i am working on an initial custom kernel and recovery too... but since i dont have device testing is SLOW... hopefully i should be able to get it working...
P.S.: if u like my work please consider donating
P.S.S: i have rooting files ready for Xperia ZL (C650x)[ODIN]... anyone interested in testing send me p.m.
cheers!
regards,
DooMLoRD

Done! Thanks a lot!

I don't hv the device, yet but i must say i appretiate your work

[RECOVERY] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.3.2 for Xperia Tablet Z (Stock Kernel) [20130526]

This is a CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.3.2 for Xperia Tablet Z​
Credits and special thanks to Koush and everyone else involved in Cyanogenmod project!​
[ info ]
This Recovery is built from CWM 6.0.3.2 sources! There have been some changes made to get this working on stock kernel of Xperia
I didnt have this device with me so all testing was done remotely on users devices...
this would not have been possible without the device sources by FreeXperia Team! thank you guys for your commitment to development of Xperia devices and CONGRATULATIONS for getting CM10.1 booting on this device so fast! awesome devs!
tested on SGP321 (WiFi + LTE version) & on SGP311 (WiFi only) version!
please have the stock FTF, for UR device number, at hand before testing this!
[ WARNING ]
DO NOT FLASH THE SGP321 KERNEL ON SGP31x AND VICE VERSA, DEVICE WILL NOT BOOT!
[ credits / special thanks ]
Koush - for the brilliant work & coding on CWM recovery
CyanogenMod and FreeXperia Team (especially jerpelea) for too many things
lilstevie & Dees_Troy for their hack to get recovery working properly on 3.4 kernel!
special thanks to @championswimmer and others for helping out with testing and risking their devices for the sake of development!!! and NO, their devices was NOT damaged during testing
ME for creating this for u guys!
[ Requirements ]
Bootloader unlocked
working fastboot
SGP321 - STOCK ROM FW: 10.1.1.A.1.253 or ROMS BASED ON THAT FIRMWARE
SGP311/SGP312 - STOCK ROM FW: 10.1.C.0.344 or ROMS BASED ON THAT FIRMWARE
[ features ]
standard CWM recovery 6.0.3.2!
recovery now supports internal storage!
internal storage (datamedia) mounted to /sdcard while external card is mounted as /external_sd
you can now flash files from internal storage
you can take backups onto the internal storage (might not be compatible with CM10.1)
TIP: if u are experiencing very slow backup in CWM do this
[ WARNING ]
THIS RECOVERY IS STILL IN TESTING... MAKE SURE THAT U HAVE UR COMPLETE DATA BACKED-UP (INCLUDING INTERNAL STORAGE/SDCARD DATA)
THIS IS MENT ONLY FOR STOCK ROM FIRMWARE or ROMS BASED ON THAT FIRMWARE...
[ known issues ]
do not use this for flashing CM10.1 (u will need to use the CM kernel for that)
[ how to flash this ]
download the advanced stock kernel (contains recovery)
reboot device into fastboot mode
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
now flash the recovery using
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.img
[where kernel.img is the name of the file image u downloaded]
thats it!
[ how to enter recovery ]
when you see the Sony logo and the LED light turns pink/amber/orange keep tapping/pressing VOLUME UP key
[ sources ]
https://github.com/DooMLoRD/android_device_sony_pollux
[ donations ]
if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc
PAYPAL DONATION LINK
[ download links ]
PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR, REDISTRIBUTE, REPACK MY FILES
NEW:
SGP321 -> Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v01 (FW: 10.1.1.A.1.253)
MD5HASH: 35a9b546f71e21bd36eb6634bce90880
SGP31x -> Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v01 (FW: 10.1.C.0.344)
MD5HASH: 70f3bc04bc7909026a33e4031a6e9867
OLD:
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reserved for later

Just flashed this over stock and now the tablet won't come on and the red light stays on.

woeds said:
Just flashed this over stock and now the tablet won't come on and the red light stays on.
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It does NOT work with the Wifi-only version. To recover you phone, just flash your system dump on it.

can only work for unlocked BL? any CWM can work for locked BL?

rankman2004 said:
can only work for unlocked BL? any CWM can work for locked BL?
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i am waiting for some more positive results on unlocked bootloader... then i will post for locked bootloader

Anyone got a link for the ftf of 10.1.1.A.1.253?
Sent from my SGP321 using Tapatalk HD

Confirmed good with unlocked bootloader on SGP321 10.1.1.A.1.253
Thx DooMLoRD!!

so who is interested in testing DooMKernel for the Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321 only)?

CWM backups have the date/time incorrectly set:-
27|[email protected]:/storage/sdcard0/clockworkmod/backup # ls -la
drwxrwxr-x root sdcard_rw 1970-01-22 23:18 1970-01-22.22.01.20
drwxrwxr-x root sdcard_rw 1970-01-22 23:48 1970-01-22.22.45.41
[email protected]:/storage/sdcard0/clockworkmod/backup #
Just about to try to restore.....
---------- Post added at 04:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:44 PM ----------
Restored fine :thumbup:
Sent from my SGP321 using Tapatalk HD

My Xperia Tablet Z died after flashed this kernel.. tried twice
SGP312 32GB WiFi

yt92 said:
My Xperia Tablet Z died after flashed this kernel.. tried twice
SGP312 32GB WiFi
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why dont u read the thread properly? the kernel posted in OP is only for SGP321 wifi+lte
try this: http://d-h.st/PlY
i had created it for testing on SGP312 WiFi tablet (.344 FW)...

DooMLoRD said:
why dont u read the thread properly? the kernel posted in OP is only for SGP321 wifi+lte
try this: http://d-h.st/PlY
i had created it for testing on SGP312 WiFi tablet (.344 FW)...
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Thanks for your work! It works!
Have you posted a thread for this kernel?

yt92 said:
Thanks for your work! It works!
Have you posted a thread for this kernel?
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Click to collapse
i will add it to this thread

Any news on Cwm for the SGP311 models with locked bootloader? Happy to test for you.
Sent from my SGP311

To OP, download link on thread #1 is the same for both versions.
Back to topic, does the 344 (SGP312) version work with SGP311 ? I could try this myself but if anyone already tried can chime in.

gordo79 said:
Any news on Cwm for the SGP311 models with locked bootloader? Happy to test for you.
Sent from my SGP311
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not right now... later...
plutozz said:
To OP, download link on thread #1 is the same for both versions.
Back to topic, does the 344 (SGP312) version work with SGP311 ? I could try this myself but if anyone already tried can chime in.
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ah crap... copy-paste fail
updated OP with correct link... here it is.: http://d-h.st/PlY
please dont cross flash kernels....

DooMLoRD said:
so who is interested in testing DooMKernel for the Xperia Tablet Z (SGP321 only)?
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I have a SGP321 and would be delighted to help test out stuff that will further progress!

DooMLoRD said:
why dont u read the thread properly? the kernel posted in OP is only for SGP321 wifi+lte
..
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Okay but op says tested on wifi only model as well,so which one is it?

DooMLoRD said:
then i will post for locked bootloader
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Waiting for this , thanks in advvance.

[T][LT30p][ROM][4.3]{LEAK} Sony JellyBean FW: 9.2.A.0.278 (UnlockedBootloaders ONLY)

[ info ]
Hello friends,
so after the sneak peak, i present to you leaked Sony 4.3 JellyBean Firmware 9.2.A.0.278 for the Xperia T (LT30p)...
this firmware was ment for developer (brown) devices but i was able to get it to boot on production devices...
huge thanks to Sony devs for such a polished and fast firmware! by the looks of things official roll out is near
THIS IS FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS ONLY!
[ NOTICE ]
since this is an internal testing firmware, do not expect to see the same features on the official final release... some things could be added while others removed...
[ screenshots ]
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most screenshots are posted here ​
[ WARNING ]
PLEASE DO NOT CROSSFLASH THIS ROM+KERNEL... this is ment only for LT30p (Xperia T)... please do not flash it on other variants....
THIS IS AN LEAKED ROM
FEW THINGS ARE EXPECTED NOT TO WORK
THIS IS POSTED JUST SO THAT USERS CAN ENJOY THE UPCOMING FEATURES AND OTHER DEVS CAN HELP IN FIXING THE ISSUES
MORE THINGS WILL FOLLOW AS AND WHEN I/OTHERS CAN GET THEM TO WORK
DO NOT ASK FOR FURTHER UPDATES/ETA OF OFFICIAL RELEASE
please backup all data, including internal SDCARD data before flashing this ROM
[ why has this been posted? ]
DooMLoRD said:
many devs can use the libs to improve existing/work-in-progress ROMs...
many themers can start porting to ROMs/devices...
many users will get a feel of whats in store for the JB update...
Click to expand...
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[ features ]
Easy to flash update.zip via recovery
Prerooted and busybox installed (buggy, easy fix, will be published later) [FIX]
recovery is NOT included (for now) [FIX]
new kernel with recovery available! check here AFTER flashing ROM
[ whats not working? ]
you tell me!
please report other things as and when you find them
[ requirements ]
unlocked bootloader
previously on stock .145 JB ROM or roms based on that [since some components of THIS rom contain files from those firmwares]
supplied ROM
any existing kernel with recovery
[ how to install ]
download the ROM and save it on SDCARD
reboot device into recovery
flash the ROMs update.zip (this will take some time)
No need to wipe data in recovery!
thats it now reboot device
first boot will take time
power down device
enter fastboot mode
flash stock kernel with recoveryposted here to get working recovery & to fix root!
enjoy!
[ donations ]
if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc
PAYPAL DONATION LINK
OR
you can buy one of my awesome apps from Play Store!
[ download link ]
kindly DO NOT MIRROR MY FILES!!!
T-4.3_leak_278-DooMLoRD.zip (MIRROR1)
MD5HASH: b69027d09053108dfb3891b6ff1bfe51 { 663 MB (69,61,89,796 bytes) }
i understand that everyone is really happy about this but please dont flood this thread with "thank you" posts... there is a "Thanks" button, use that... and there is always an option to donate or buy one of my awesome apps from Play Store! :angel:
READ THE FULL THREAD BEFORE ASKING ANY QUERIES OR REPORTING ANY BUGS/ISSUES
ENJOY!!!

Stock Kernel with recovery!
@sj8023ld was kind enough to post kernel with recovery for the 4.3 leak!
[ instructions for flashing kernel ]
download kernel from link given below
save kernel in folder containing fastboot
reboot device into fastboot mode
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
flash kernel to boot partition via fastboot
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
reboot from fastboot
Code:
fastboot reboot
device should now start booting
thats it!
[ how to enter recovery ]
when you see the Sony bootlogo, the BLUE LED will light up & the device will have a short vibration
keep TAPPING the VOLUME UP key to enter CWM recovery
[ how to fix root ]
once you have done the above instructions
download the latest SuperSU update.zip from: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
save it on sdcard of device
reboot into recovery
flash the supersu update.zip
reboot from recovery into OS
root should now be fixed!
[ download link ]
Stock Kernel with recovery for 4.3 leak
regards,
DooMLoRD

Any chance for locked bootloaders?

wow this is truely amazing! Very good job! Downloading the rom now..

Nice work, really looking foward to the locked bootloader one!
Thanks

I have one question.. what if I decide to flash this rom being LB? Should it work or will get a bootlop? Should I try?

randymess said:
I have one question.. what if I decide to flash this rom being LB? Should it work or will get a bootlop? Should I try?
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99,9% sure you will get bootloop. Since you can not flash the kernel you will be trying to boot 4.3 with a 4.1 kernel. But hey, you can always try if you really want to

TiMiN8R said:
99,9% sure you will get bootloop. Since you can not flash the kernel you will be trying to boot 4.3 with a 4.1 kernel. But hey, you can always try if you really want to
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Thanks for your response man!
Sent from my LT30p using Tapatalk

Wooooow I'm So Glad
Tnx Dear DooMLoRD
Downloading now

@DooMLoRD mate, thanks for this one.
Is ok with you if i theme it black?
Thanks in advance

Are you making this for Xperia V too?

lol "Sorry, the server is getting overloaded, please try again later!"
we have to be patient n try later then thanks DooMLoRD :good::good:
i hope this will be working well :fingers-crossed:

Sorry, the server is getting overloaded, please try again
later!

seeker07 said:
Sorry, the server is getting overloaded, please try again
later!
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loolser said:
lol "Sorry, the server is getting overloaded, please try again later!"
we have to be patient n try later then thanks DooMLoRD :good::good:
i hope this will be working well :fingers-crossed:
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there is a mirror posted in the first post...

Allen Hu said:
Are you making this for Xperia V too?
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please don't quote all the OP, edit your post!!
running 4.3 right now.. thanks a million @DooMLoRD!!!!!

downloading…….
thx DooMLoRD

Thanks for this, DooMLoRD! Although I'm on AOSP-based ROMS since day one I got my phone, it's nice to see things like this.
I have a question: I saw in the screenshot that there's a new baseband version in the 4.3 ROM. Is it possible to flash only the baseband in order to update mine?
I saw that this is a flashable .zip. Maybe if I flash this zip over my OmniROM build and then restore a recent TWRP backup I have?

More screenshots please
Sent from my LT29i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

ModiYasser said:
More screenshots please
Sent from my LT29i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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if you read well OP, and click on "most screenshots are posted here", you will see plenty of screens man!

[FULL ROOT] Community RootKit! (ASEC vulnerability) {v01} [20140615]

[ Info ]
(Windows Support only!)
DooMLoRD said:
v02 is cancelled...
if u can root without downgrade then always better!
use TowelRoot!
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so guys i have great news! so you guys might be knowing that a lot of work has been going on for getting full root on our Z2!
finally I have got it! full root on Z2!
this would not be possible without the awesome work of the developer community! so many devs involved! that why i am calling it Community RootKit!
since this toolkit was initially ment for taking TA backup i have kept that functionality and full credits to original authors!
[ NOTE ]
this WILL WORK on both LOCKED & UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER DEVICES!
[ how to root ]
just download the file, extract it completely using winzip/winrar
go to the folder where its extracted and execute "RUNME.bat"
read and follow the instructions on the screen!
REBOOT THE DEVICE AFTER THE SCRIPT HAS FINISHED EXECUTION!
Code:
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Community Rootkit (v01)
created by DooMLoRD
"ASEC exploit"
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
-------------------------------------------------------------------
HUGE thanks to: xsacha, GranPC, DooMLoRD, norti, RyokoN, [NUT], jcase
-------------------------------------------------------------------
[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device
(2) install Busybox
(3) install SU files
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (MenuSettingsApplicationsDevelopment)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (MenuSettingsApplications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
For a detailed step-by-step guide check this: Root Your Xperia Z2 Guide
[ Tested on ]
Xperia Z2 firmware 17.1.A.2.55/.69
DooMLoRD said:
v02 is cancelled...
if u can root without downgrade then always better!
use TowelRoot!
Click to expand...
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we are adding MORE devices to support list!!
[ Credits ]
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
HUGE thanks to:
@jcase - original exploit author!
GranPC - exploit author for brining it to the Xperia devices
@xsacha - initial read-only root!
@norti - for taking it forward and brainstroming!
cubeandcube - for the RIC tools
@RyokoN - lots of help to norti
@[NUT] - for his RIC killer! (shamelessly used in this package )
and everyone helping out in this thread!
[ donations ]
DONATE TO GET MORE DEVS ONBOARD THIS WONDERFUL DEVICE!
Donate to xsacha
Donate to DooMLoRD
[ Download Links ]
PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR OUR FILES!
NEW:
Z2-Community_RootKit-v01.zip {MIRROR1}
OLD:
...
[ UnRooting ]
just flash full FTF using FlashTool!
regards,
DooMLoRD
XDA:DevDB Information
[FULL ROOT] Community Rootkit, Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia Z2
Contributors
DooMLoRD, xsacha, norti
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1
Stable Release Date: 2014-06-15
Created 2014-06-15
Last Updated 2014-06-20

Congratulations guys! A great day for this awesome device!
Thank you @DooMLoRD. You're the patron saint of this device..

Wonderful Wonderful stuff! Good job guys!

can you do a video tutorial for noobs like me

something its not right. do i have to copy the adb files to the toolkit folder?
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nosidefcp said:
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ignore...

yippee ki yay mother****

DooMLoRD said:
ignore...
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didnt get that. the script doesnt move from here. i press any key and it dont "move"
nevermind. i was gettin a notificaion in the phone and was not aware of that

Congratulations guys!
Congratulations guys!
A great job done by this team for this awesome device!
and I did not want to root my new z2

thank you all for the awesome work. now lets get cwm to flash the s*it out of this phone

So we need to instal manually cmw recovery ?
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ice_lander said:
So we need to instal manually cmw recovery ?
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hold on...
Locked bootloader recoveriers are incoming
right @[NUT] ?

@DooMLoRD I tried using your v4 tool to backup the TA partition the other day and the service menu failed to crash. I tried running v4 again and I get this message when trying to push the exploit across:
Code:
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DEXOPT]
Cleanup failed and I suspect it is because it never installed it.
I tried again after killing adb and powering my phone down and starting it again and now I get this error:
Code:
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_UID_CHANGED]
As per your post in the exploit thread, I ran the uninstall command and recieved this error:
Code:
adb uninstall com.peniscorp.bobsgamecontrols
Failure
Can I just run your new root exploit or will it fail? If it fails how do I fix the above problem?

Anakha56 said:
@DooMLoRD I tried using your v4 tool to backup the TA partition the other day and the service menu failed to crash. I tried running v4 again and I get this message when trying to push the exploit across:
Code:
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DEXOPT]
Cleanup failed and I suspect it is because it never installed it.
I tried again after killing adb and powering my phone down and starting it again and now I get this error:
Code:
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_UID_CHANGED]
As per your post in the exploit thread, I ran the uninstall command and recieved this error:
Code:
adb uninstall com.peniscorp.bobsgamecontrols
Failure
Can I just run your new root exploit or will it fail? If it fails how do I fix the above problem?
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please start with clean ROM...
do a backup of ur apps/data using inbuilt sony backup & restore app.. SAVE IT TO EXTERNAL SDCARD!!!
then start with clean ROM install...

I'm getting this error
I thought it might be fixed but I am getting this error. I'm gonna try it again.

chesterr said:
I'm getting this error
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when do you get this error?

DooMLoRD said:
please start with clean ROM...
do a backup of ur apps/data using inbuilt sony backup & restore app.. SAVE IT TO EXTERNAL SDCARD!!!
then start with clean ROM install...
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My final question (I am new to Sony, so sorry for bugging you) would a factory reset from Backup & Restore menu be a clean ROM install?

chesterr said:
I'm getting this error
I thought it might be fixed but I am getting this error. I'm gonna try it again.
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try to either restart and/or update normal repeatedly. It worked for me that way.

Anakha56 said:
My final question (I am new to Sony, so sorry for bugging you) would a factory reset from Backup & Restore menu be a clean ROM install?
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You can try first that one and if that doesn't help, you need to flash the stock ftf for your phone (with the old firmware).

Hmm This tool can't root my Z2 with firm. version .55. I checked USB debuging and uknown sources then strated the bat file but nothing! Where do mistake?

[Root/Recovery] SGP321/311/3xx [FTF] 10.5.1.A.0.283 (Stock 4.4.4) (no Wipe needed)

Requirements:
1. A litte Knowledge about flashing / USB debugging / rooting ...
2. Flashtool 0.9.18.2 +
3. USB debugging enabled ( not matter if Stock/CM11/Pac/... on your Tab)
3. Time (without Downloads ~ 20min.)
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I do all Firmware downloads with the build in function from Flashtool !
Below is a Youtube Video that show all the Steps here. (without Steps XX.a for Rootk1t Kernels files)
Please, read the instructions exactly and flash, i will not responsible for any Brick/failures/data loss on your Tablet.
Do this only if you know what you are doing, you void your warranty!
How to Root with full Wipe: (without Wipe see the Screenshot below)
1. Start Flashtool
2. Go to Devices > Check Updates > SGP3XX
3. Go to Tab SGP321 or SGP311
4. Right Click on a Branding you chose and Check release (look for Version 10.5.1.A.0.283)
5. Right Click again and Download it.
6. Wait until Decryption finished.
7. A Window pops up -> In folder list mark all and Click the -> Button then Create
8. Wait until Bundle creation finished.
9. Now Check a release in the List with Version 10.5.A.0.230 - or
9a. use Rootk1t SGP321 Kernel file form here and Jump to Step 14
10. Right Click again and Download it.
11. Wait until Decryption finished.
12. A Window pops up -> In folder list mark ONLY fotakernel_... and kernel_... and Click the -> Button then Create
13. Wait until Bundle creation finished and Close Device Update Checker.
14. Connect your Tab with USB Debugging enabled.
15. Click on Flash Device.
16. Chose Flashmode and the Firmware Version 10.5.1.A.0.283 you downloaded before.
17. Click on Flash without changing something.
18. Disconnect and Reboot your Tab and skip the Welcome Setup to enable USB Debugging.
19. Connect your Tab and click on Flash Device.
20. Chose Flashmode and the Firmware Version 10.5.A.0.230 you downloaded before, or
20a. use Rootk1t SGP321 Kernel file form here
21. Click on Flash without changing something.
22. Disconnect and Reboot your Tab and skip the Welcome Setup.
23. Connect your Tab and click My SGP3XX > Root > Force towelroot.
24. Chose SuperSu (or maybe Superuser)
25. Click Make it ra1n button on your Tab and wait until the Tab reboots.
26. After reboot click on Flash Device.
27. Chose Flashmode and the Firmware Version 10.5.1.A.0.283 you downloaded before, - or
27a. use Rootk1t SGP321 Kernel file form here and Jump to Step 29
28. Now Exclude all but not KERNEL and FOTA .
29. Click on Flash.
30. After reboot your Tab is rooted :good:
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How to Root without Wipe:
The same steps but,
just disable Wipe Boxes ... every time there enabled
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Test on my Tab and work :good:
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Recovery flash :
After your Tab have ROOT just go to :
http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Download TabZ-lockeddualrecovery2.x.x.x -BETA.installer.zip to your PC
unzip and run the install.bat (Windows) or install.sh (Linux).
Chose Superuser or SuperSU (in my case SuperSU)
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Here my "Video-tutorial" to do that. ( or from Tomsgt below )
But .....
You see only the Screen on my PC
No Sound
Full Process length no cuts but you can -> jump forward
Without Downloads it takes about .... 20min.
In my case a Full Wipe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvAPHAN2Ots
If you find a fault in this Steps, tell me please.
Big Thanks to :
dr_derqami said:
Its working on 311 thank you.(with different files of course)
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Rootk1t said:
Instead of downloading full firmware and excluding unnecessary parts, you can flash just kernels.
Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP321.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP321.
Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP311.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP311.
Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP312.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP312.
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Tomsgt said:
Hey I made this video on the root process you do in this thread you can add it to the OP if you think it will help others figure this out
How to Root the Sony Xperia Tablet Z on Android 4 4 4 Kitkat
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I hope this Steps helps someone to Root and maybe it works on SGP3xx ....

Will this work in SGP311?

Maybe, I don't know, but it should be logical. You can try it, on your risk.

I can confirm this works flawlessly on my pollux sgp321.
Just did it myself. I had no idea official was now on 4.4.4!
Thanks a lot for the guide.

Instead of downloading full firmware and excluding unnecessary parts, you can flash just kernels.
Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP321.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP321.
Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP311.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP311.
Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP312.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP312.

Rootk1t said:
Instead of downloading full firmware and excluding unnecessary parts, you can flash just kernels.
Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP321.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP321.
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Thanks :good:
This 2 Kernels will only work on SGP321 !?

keil. said:
Thanks :good:
This 2 Kernels will only work on SGP321 !?
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yep! Only SGP321. UPDATED: Made for others too.

hi
will the step by step guide be updated now that the various kernels are available, gettibng rid of the unecessay steps?
i`m a bit of a noob in flashing xperia stuff even if i manged to get my 4.3 rooted (with the long methods not easy/towel root)
thanks for any eply

How to skip the Welcome Setup to enable USB Debugging.
Thanks..

i was with a 230 rooted, i not remember the tutorial i does, can i start with a specific point?
thanks

i installed 283, after the kernel 230 and now i try to find where is
"Conect la Tab y haz clic en Mi SGP3XX> Root> Towelroot. " to continue,any help?

Rootk1t said:
Instead of downloading full firmware and excluding unnecessary parts, you can flash just kernels.
Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP321.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP321.
Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP311.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP311.
Kernel 10.5.1.A.0.283 for SGP312.
Kernel 10.5.A.0.230 for SGP312.
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This is what i really hate.. no instructions .
at least tell us dude how to use it..i flash .230 kernel (your link ) then .283 ( your link ) .. the wifi not working .. the android version is also 4.4.2 .. please dude..give more detailed..help the community !

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How to skip the Welcome Setup to enable USB Debugging.
Thanks..
Just press NEXT until finished. You don´t need to setup anything for this.
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Originally Posted by john_smith
i installed 283, after the kernel 230 and now i try to find where is
"Conect la Tab y haz clic en Mi SGP3XX> Root> Towelroot. " to continue,any help?
Here the Link to my Youtube Clip start at 15min. Follow my Mouse pointer. Its in Flashtool´s Menu bar.
http://youtu.be/tvAPHAN2Ots?t=15m10s

Isn't there a way to root without wiping the device?
If so, how?

ZaInT_ said:
Isn't there a way to root without wiping the device?
If so, how?
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I´m sure there is a way to Root without wiping the device,
but for today, i have no time to make some test .... sorry.
maybe tomorrow.

i have successfully rooted Xperia Tablet Z with kernel change, now i cannot install dual recovery. whats the method of installing recovery for kitkat 4.4.4

ashahzadpk said:
i have successfully rooted Xperia Tablet Z with kernel change, now i cannot install dual recovery. whats the method of installing recovery for kitkat 4.4.4
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Maybe Tomorrow
Or next Week

i have successfully installed dual recovery by first installing superuser then XZDualRecovery 2.7.1XX RC .bat and selected Option 2 for superuser and Bingo everything is fine now.

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Add Recovery flash
@ZaInT_
There´s a option in flashtool to set or not set a wipe.
I will test this tomorrow.
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