So I have rooted phones before. Htc g1, LG G2X and these were pretty straight forward. This sony is just something else. I have the build number 10.3.1.E.0.191 and cant find how to root this version. I have looked and only found other versions of this phone. The stock software is very boring and cm is one of my favorites. Links and instructions and very helpfull. Thanks for the help. The phone is a US TMOBILE PHONE C6606. Thanks
Try this - Root many Android
When running the tool, you need cubeundcube method (method 0, I believe).
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It's not possible as I know.
mzyil said:
It's not possible as I know.
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Yes, it is possible. The exploit found by cubeundcube will root that firmware.
Please don't post incorrect information.
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Thanks guys for info. I'll dig into it once I get Home.
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So i took a screen shot. Which number should i choose?
Try 0, the cubeundcube method like I said in my earlier reply.
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so i did the number 0 one and it just rebooted my device and build number is still the same. Any others I should try?
tristan582 said:
so i did the number 0 one and it just rebooted my device and build number is still the same. Any others I should try?
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Why would you think your build number would change?
Look in the app drawer for SuperSU. If it's there, then you have root.
Edit - I see now that you mentioned CM in your original post. To answer that, you can only flash stock based custom roms as your bootloader is permanently locked and you need an unlocked bootloader to run the custom kernels required by CM/PAC/AOSP etc.
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So I have superuser. Sorry to ask so many questions but it has been a while. On my g2x i have boot manager. (hold up volume and power). So with locked boot manager I can flash roms? Is there any way to flash roms. I appreciate all the help
Install a recovery - XZDualRecovery
Then look in the development section for roms that are for locked bootloaders.
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http://nut.xperia-files.com/ so on the download page which one do i download. Theres no c6606 or xperia z? Only zl z ultra
So i installed the program. So i have the two bootloaders but now my computer wont recognize my phone.
-_____- How come i used that method and it didn't work. I got an error: "The system cannot find the path specified"
Okay so I followed all steps, installed adb killed the companion tool and it just hangs on starting Daemon
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So I found this post: http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/04/01/debrand-your-xperia-z-tutorial/ look very nice and I would like to try it out. Then I found this ROM for my own country: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200945
Then I read the thread and saw people saying it would be easy to root it also without having a custom ROM. So i went to the recommenden post for it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Now I have one question: Does this unlock your bootloader? I want to be sure it doesnt! And when I update my phone again after I rooted it do I need to root again? (with rooting there doesn't come another rom over it in this case, right?)
Thank you for your time!
BTW I have an Sony Xperia Z C6603 branded by T-Mobile
Flashing stock firmwares or custom rom doesn't change bootloader status.
After updating you have to root again.
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gm007 said:
Flashing stock firmwares or custom rom doesn't change bootloader status.
After updating you have to root again.
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Ok, thx. So when I use the root guide I actually flash my rom again? Or how does it work?
Sorry but i didn't understand what you mean?
Rooting guide is to root your phone so you can access system files,it's not like changing roms or flashing.
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gm007 said:
Sorry but i didn't understand what you mean?
Rooting guide is to root your phone so you can access system files,it's not like changing roms or flashing.
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Ah like that. Just like changing permissions of the user or something. Like in Ubuntu the Super user. Thank you for your time!
So yesterday I bought a Sony xperia tl-lt30at and I can't seem to root it.. I've had an htc, nexus s 4g, and galaxy s2 and rooted all with no problem. I've tried the methods for rooting the lt30at found in the forums here with no luck, the back up and restore app seems to freeze when I try to restore the "root me" method. I also have flashed a recovery image but the pressing up or down over n over during boot up. I can return my phone but I'd rather not, I love this phone. Anyone have any suggestions?
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luciferii said:
So yesterday I bought a Sony xperia tl-lt30at and I can't seem to root it.. I've had an htc, nexus s 4g, and galaxy s2 and rooted all with no problem. I've tried the methods for rooting the lt30at found in the forums here with no luck, the back up and restore app seems to freeze when I try to restore the "root me" method. I also have flashed a recovery image but the pressing up or down over n over during boot up. I can return my phone but I'd rather not, I love this phone. Anyone have any suggestions?
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use search!
"bin4ry root method"
gregbradley said:
use search!
"bin4ry root method"
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ive used that method, its the one that freezes up the restore and back up app
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luciferii said:
ive used that method, its the one that freezes up the restore and back up app
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have you used the latest version?
Also, download the latest restore and backup app.
PM spectre51, he has a apk for it if you cant find it on xda
gregbradley said:
have you used the latest version?
Also, download the latest restore and backup app.
PM spectre51, he has a apk for it if you cant find it on xda
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ill give that a try
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i cant seem to find a version other than 1.0 for the backup & restore.. what happens when i try to root my phone is that the backup & restore app wont let me click "ok" when i try to restore the "root me" that comes from the bin4ry method
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there is a thread in the general section talking about this.
in it spectre51 posted a version of the app that rooting works with.
it took me about 10 seconds to find using search
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157484&highlight=root+at&t
gregbradley said:
there is a thread in the general section talking about this.
in it spectre51 posted a version of the app that rooting works with.
it took me about 10 seconds to find using search
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157484&highlight=root+at&t
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still doesnt work i really like this phone but it looks like im gunna have to trade it in for an HTC
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found my problem.. theres no root for the lt30at with the jb update
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luciferii said:
found my problem.. theres no root for the lt30at with the jb update
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Yes there is. The latest bin4ry root works using option 3.
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luciferii said:
found my problem.. theres no root for the lt30at with the jb update
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Spectre51 said:
Yes there is. The latest bin4ry root works using option 3.
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Yes, that's where I decided to stop in this thread....
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Yes, that's where I decided to stop in this thread....
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Root works fine on my xperia tl
No there is still a problem.
It does root the phone initially but on running Titanium backup (TB) superuser keeps asking for root access continuously (even though i've checked "remember"). And after a while the root access is gone.
Don't know whats going on, can reproduce this every time.
In one instance i was able to do a complete backup of all my apps with TB and then on next TB start it said no root access.
Maybe some conflict between SU and TB?
btw, SU version is somewhat old v3.2 2012-07
LT30at
Carrier At&T
Android version 4.1.2
Build: 9.1.F.1.120
UPDATE:
Installed the other Superuser (Koushik Dutta) and all is working.
So something not right with Chainsd's superuser that came installed while rooting. Probably the old version does not work (found no way to update to new version), it always complained about providing access.
In any case, all fine now. Hope this helps someone.
lt30at at 4.1.2 rooted with Bin4ry_v36
Hi guys,
I just want to confirm that i rooted my lt30at in JB (4.1.2) with the software:
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36.zip
I chose the option 4 and follow the instructions. I had to install before the JDK and the android SDK. Additionally check the device have the developer options enabled.
Best Regards,
julian8c
Hello, I picked up my Tmobile Z last week, I've decided to root it and getting ready to install a recovery, not sure what one yet.My question is and sorry if it has already been answered. I am trying to install a 4.2.2. Rom. From what I am understanding i have to flash a stock firmware from a 6603, please correct me if that's wrong? I've looked at a few but not sure what one I should be flashing. If anyone could point me in the right direction or give me some info it would be much helpful . I'm not new to flashing roms etc this is just my first locked down Sony I'm doing it on.
Damented said:
Hello, I picked up my Tmobile Z last week, I've decided to root it and getting ready to install a recovery, not sure what one yet.My question is and sorry if it has already been answered. I am trying to install a 4.2.2. Rom. From what I am understanding i have to flash a stock firmware from a 6603, please correct me if that's wrong? I've looked at a few but not sure what one I should be flashing. If anyone could point me in the right direction or give me some info it would be much helpful . I'm not new to flashing roms etc this is just my first locked down Sony I'm doing it on.
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This is better posted in the general section. If you are already on 4.2.2 stock then you don't need to flash the stock Rom. Just install dual recovery ( instructions on the relevant thread) back up current Rom and flash whatever 4.2.2 custom Rom you want.
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Moved here to the Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting section....
Damented said:
Hello, I picked up my Tmobile Z last week, I've decided to root it and getting ready to install a recovery, not sure what one yet.My question is and sorry if it has already been answered. I am trying to install a 4.2.2. Rom. From what I am understanding i have to flash a stock firmware from a 6603, please correct me if that's wrong? I've looked at a few but not sure what one I should be flashing. If anyone could point me in the right direction or give me some info it would be much helpful . I'm not new to flashing roms etc this is just my first locked down Sony I'm doing it on.
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It was a little confusing for me too at first.. But yeah, flash for the c6603. Use the firmware stuff in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42917602
The op also links to the other tools you'll need.. Just read through that stuff carefully and you'll be fine.
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theminigame said:
It was a little confusing for me too at first.. But yeah, flash for the c6603. Use the firmware stuff in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42917602
The op also links to the other tools you'll need.. Just read through that stuff carefully and you'll be fine.
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Did you keep your lte? or are you now on 3g hspa?
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Will of fire said:
Did you keep your lte? or are you now on 3g hspa?
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Yes It kept lte. didn't need to mess with any apns or anything... It Just works like it should.
Word of advice though... In the update, under xperia settings in the settings menu, there is an option to download apns for your carrier.. Don't do it. It wipes T-Mobile's lte apn and you have to remake it... I learned that the hard way...
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Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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ImTheHatGuy said:
Hey guys and girls i've had my Xperia Z C6603 since it came out and I had rooted it since it was realeased to be able to but the other day I went to flash a custom ROM and bricked it. I then used the Sony tool to put the latest OFW on and reset it and then tried many different rooting methods with no luck.
I have the
C6603 on 4.4.2 and the.bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked.
Is it possible to flash a custom ROM and root it? And if so which method will work?
Its on 10.5.A.0.230 build :/
Thanks people.
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Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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androidtweaker1 said:
Try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-5-xperia-z-t2167381
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If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
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That guide says that I need the bootloader unlocked
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Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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kingvortex said:
If you're going to keep posting that, you should also advise people that it requires unlocking the bootloader and therefore invalidates warranty.
Indeed it does require an unlocked bootloader.
In your situation, the only way to gain root is to downgrade to a 4.2.2 firmware, root and flash a prerooted KitKat rom or a custom rom of your preference.
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As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
androidtweaker1 said:
As the post is not in noob section its assumed that the poster is aware that it will invalidate the warranty.
please stop replying on my quotes
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It's the Q&A section. If people knew everything, they wouldn't be asking for assistance here.
Please stop posting incorrect or incomplete information and replying without reading the question properly and I won't need to keep correcting you.
I'm sorry that you appear to be upset, but if you're going to reply to almost every thread here, then you should at least try to provide correct information.
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As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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ImTheHatGuy said:
As far as I was aware I couldnt unlock my bootloader if it states it wasnt allowed, and do I just need to use the Flashtool program to install a previous firmware? Im not up to date on rooting as left my mobile the same since I girst
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You're correct. There's no way to unlock your bootloader.
Yes, you will need to download a 4.2.2 firmware and flash it using Flashtool. This will probably require that you wipe your data, unfortunately.
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Thats perfrctly fine, I had backed up all my data with Helium Premium to Dropbox before I bricked it but now need root to get it all back lol
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1. Download a 4.2.2 FTF - Download.
2. Flash it with Flashtool.
3. Install XZDualRecovery using the unrooted method.
4. Install a prerooted KitKat rom, such as this or a custom rom of your choice.
If you need any help with Flashtool, then just ask.
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Thanks very much, I will give this a try when I get home
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You're welcome.
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When updating to a new ROM eg, one at 4.4.x do I really need to upgrade up each build version? I looked at the requirements and one requires the next down, and then again and I think I would need to do it like 4 times.
You shouldn't need to, as most custom roms provide everything you need. The zip sometimes contains everything or sometimes you have to use Flashtool to flash a supplied FTF for the kernel and baseband.
If you're unsure, you could ask in the specific thread for the rom.
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hi,
im looking into rooting my friends sony xperia z. is it the same sort of way as the htc one? do i have to unlock the boot loader first and put a recovery on it?
can someone send me in the right direction for a tutorial please?
mackenzie121 said:
hi,
im looking into rooting my friends sony xperia z. is it the same sort of way as the htc one? do i have to unlock the boot loader first and put a recovery on it?
can someone send me in the right direction for a tutorial please?
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Use the search function, there are a LOT of threads!
I have but couldnt really find what I was looking for. I'm sure someone has done it before and can point me in the right direction
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Find out what firmware version they're running then come back.
If you provide no information, then you cannot expect any help other than being told to search.
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Dude... There is TON of threads about rooting Z in XDA and millions of sites puting how to ROOT it so JUST SEARCH IN XDA OR GOOGLE!!!!
Put in XDA search bar ROOT C6602/C6603 and your android version
mackenzie121 said:
hi,
im looking into rooting my friends sony xperia z. is it the same sort of way as the htc one? do i have to unlock the boot loader first and put a recovery on it?
can someone send me in the right direction for a tutorial please?
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Model no?android version?locked or unlocked bootloader?
mackenzie121 said:
I have but couldnt really find what I was looking for. I'm sure someone has done it before and can point me in the right direction
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Kingo Android Root worked well for me until I updated to 4.3 Sent from my xperia z C6606 Sorry everyone, just thought I'd help the guy.
It isn't a matter of not wanting to help. He provided no useful information. The method of rooting varies by device and firmware version, so if he didn't provide that, then nobody can provide the correct information.
I don't recommend using Kingo. It collects a large amount of information on your device including hardware IDs and serials and sends them to a server in China, supposedly in order to download drivers. It does facilitate that, but just the model number could achieve the same. They even used to collect your IMEI until they were caught and stopped. Not exactly trustworthy behaviour.
If you're running 4.2.2 or older, use Root many Android by trusted XDA dev Bin4ry to root. It doesn't collect any info or even connect to the internet.
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ok sorry for the non information. i have just got hold of the information
model c6603
android verison 4.4.2
bootloader unlocked allowed: no.
mackenzie121 said:
ok sorry for the non information. i have just got hold of the information
model c6603
android verison 4.4.2
bootloader unlocked allowed: no.
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Downgrade to 4.2 using flashtool, root using easyroot by doomlord.
Flash any prerooted KK rom.
ok, so do i have to put a recovery on? and once its down graded to 4.2 can i put a 4.4 rom on it?
any help would be appreicated .a noob here.
mackenzie121 said:
ok, so do i have to put a recovery on? and once its down graded to 4.2 can i put a 4.4 rom on it?
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downgrade>root>recovery>flash pre rooted rom
Thanks. So how do I downgrade, root, recovery etc. Someone point me in the right direction please
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mackenzie121 said:
Thanks. So how do I downgrade, root, recovery etc. Someone point me in the right direction please
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Google up or there is a search tab in XDA
mackenzie121 said:
Thanks. So how do I downgrade, root, recovery etc. Someone point me in the right direction please
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Here is a post I made in another thread regarding downgrading/rooting.
This may be helpful as well - How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
The images in that tutorial are broken, but the text explanation should help.
It is also possible to root then upgrade OTA and keep root, but it requires SuperSU Pro. If that's the route you want to take, then after downgrading, instead of flashing a recovery-
Root with Root many Android
Enable OTA survival mode in SuperSu Pro
Update via OTA
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