I've Vodafone Australia branded xperia tx which also sim unlocked. I no longer use Vodafone and I would like to debrand it.
Is it possible to flash it with normal non branded Sony firmware?
Also my phone is bootloader locked and it can't be unlocked.
my reason to debrand it is i am afraid that i have to wait for vodafone to release jellybean. not sure about though.
Any help would be really appreciated since i am a noob in this regard.
Kirandev said:
I've Vodafone Australia branded xperia tx which also sim unlocked. I no longer use Vodafone and I would like to debrand it.
Is it possible to flash it with normal non branded Sony firmware?
Also my phone is bootloader locked and it can't be unlocked.
my reason to debrand it is i am afraid that i have to wait for vodafone to release jellybean. not sure about though.
Any help would be really appreciated since i am a noob in this regard.
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Flash any generic TX ftf found in the all in one thread using flashtool.
The all in one thread is the first thread in the Q&A section.
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gregbradley said:
Flash any generic TX ftf found in the all in one thread using flashtool.
The all in one thread is the first thread in the Q&A section.
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I have used the ftf for flashing from this thread [STOCK FIRMWARE] LT29i Sony Xperia TX 7.0.A.3.212 FTF [cust.1266-6178 Russian] by dogsly
So now will i be able to update my phone through pc companion when jelly bean is officially released for my phone ?
Kirandev said:
I have used the ftf for flashing from this thread [STOCK FIRMWARE] LT29i Sony Xperia TX 7.0.A.3.212 FTF [cust.1266-6178 Russian] by dogsly
So now will i be able to update my phone through pc companion when jelly bean is officially released for my phone ?
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Yes.
Hi all,
I'm not sure if it is already know by all owners of a Xperia V:
It is possible to root the device (LT25i, in my case firmware version 9.1.A.1.140) without the need to unlock the bootloader before.
You can find a short and easy to use tutorial in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Of course all credits go to Bin4ry.
Best regards and happing rooting
Imk82
Thanks, I will try it out
Edit: Worked Perfectly on Xperia V JB 9.1.A.1.140
Knight-20 said:
Worked Perfectly on Xperia V JB 9.1.A.1.140
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It's not working for me?! After i go to Service Tests -> Display nothing happens... It just stays on /data/local/tmp/onload,sh ..
Or do I need to wait longer?
Recently got OTA FW 9.1.A.1.145 and can't root by tutorial from first post. After some searching I found working rooting toolkit from DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit.
Hey everyone!
I currently use the xperia z C6602 to 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware and want to root it to get JB (I have the France version imported here to the US, but never got the update). I also want to root it for other reasons (to get rid of bloatware, etc).
I tried following this method on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287299
but got stuck on the part where it says to point the drivers to the designated folder. When I booted the phone with fastboot, it tried installing drivers on windows, but never gave me the option to select a folder (and installation failed). May I ask how to get past that step?
Or are there any other ways to root my phone? I started a new thread because i think the C6602 might be a bit different from the C6603, just just to be safe. My bootloader is unlockable but i have not yet unlocked it. Fyi, I currently reside in the USA (don't know if that helps)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
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Ronzalpha said:
I started a new thread because i think the C6602 might be a bit different from the C6603
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Not in stuff like this no, so don't start new threads about the same issue.
XperienceD said:
Rooting;
[Z][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
[tutorial] how to root and add recovery new method
4.1.2 Rooting...
[STOCK][C6603 & !?C6602?!] Update to 10.1.1.A.1.307 [Rooted & XZDualRecovery][LB/UB]
[GUIDE] [ROOT] .253 fw [Locked Bootloader]
[ROOT][.253] [Unlocked Bootloader]
.253 OTA ROOT
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XperienceD said:
Not in stuff like this no, so don't start new threads about the same issue.
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Thank you! I'm also thinking about flashing to JB (which would remove the root, i think?)
Anyhow, thank you very much, guys.
Ronzalpha said:
which would remove the root, i think?
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Then you just re-root it.
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
currently, there is no
yhackup said:
currently, there is no
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WRONG!
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Use app called towelroot and install it then click a button
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
androidfreak70 said:
WRONG!
Use app called towelroot and install it then click a button
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
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CVE-2014-3153 (towelroot exploit) is patched in Sony kernel source and doesn't work any more.
To root, you need to flash a 230 kernel with Flashtool, root then flash back the 283 kernel.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
kingvortex said:
CVE-2014-3153 (towelroot exploit) is patched in Sony kernel source and doesn't work any more.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Oh.. Really?
I thought it will work.. Ok no problem
And thanks for the info
Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
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war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Guys! Try this (read it some where)
1. Flash 4.4.4 tft
2. install supersu, and towelroot then
3. flash only 4.4.2 kernel (don't tick anything in wipe, in exclude list tick everything except kernel).
4.It will boot, then root with towelroot, give it a reboot.
5. u're rooted.
6. Now flash only 4.4.4 kernel back
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Towelroot does not help,
It can't root xperia z with 4.4.4, "This phone isn't currently supported" error
Any other way to root this ???
war357 said:
Towelroot does not help,
It can't root xperia z with 4.4.4, "This phone isn't currently supported" error
Any other way to root this ???
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Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
kingvortex said:
Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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OK bro,
I'll try this
Spock0785 said:
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
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That is for unlocked bootloader @Spock0785
Some cant unlock it so they need to know howto for locked bl
And its also easier of some can post only the .230 kernel to root and also put the kernel of 4.4.4 to flash it back to keep root.
Send from my XZ With My Own Personal Modified MoonWalker SuperB !
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Spock0785 said:
Towel does not Work with this FW
So i made an HowTo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/howto-install-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872418
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here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873
refer this for locked boot loader, it will give you kernels in FTF which can be flashed on locked bootloader.
No need to re-root after upgrade...
war357 said:
I recently received Xperia Z Android 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update.
previously I had 4.4.2(10.5.1.A.0.230) rooted using #towelroot.
My question is, Do I need to root my phone after 4.4.4(10.5.1.A.0.283) update ???
If so, Can I still use #towelroot for root it again ?
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Hi,
Today I have upgraded my "towelrooted" Xperia Z (C6603) from 10.5.1.A.0.230 to 10.5.1.A.0.283 and guess what? To my surprise, the root remained in place in my phone after this upgrade. This is contrary to all my previous experiences with upgrading firmwares in this phone. How did I do that? Nothing special. I have downloaded (OTA) the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware and then I let my phone upgrade itself. That's it.
I don't know if this is a region-specific anomaly but I have an unbranded phone purchased in Germany. I checked the details of this newest firmware in my phone and it is a German generic OTA version, exactly this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-5-1-0-283-t2876005 , so it's not some special build or something like that.
Until now, all firmware upgrades used to wipe out every single root I had but this upgrade didn't, luckily. Anyone here with the same experience?
Updating via OTA usually doesn't remove root as long as the OTA doesn't fail.
This is because an OTA doesn't format /system, rather it just replaces the necessary files.
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kingvortex said:
Yes read before posting.
I and someone else already posted what you have to do.
1. Flash 230 kernel only with Flashtool.
2. Root with towelroot or Easy Root.
3. Flash back kernel from 283 with Flashtool.
Done.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Can I use latest version of flashtool or do I have to take flashtool-version 0.9.13?
(because in the flashtool-thread it says: "WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.)
saschc said:
Can I use latest version of flashtool or do I have to take flashtool-version 0.9.13?
(because in the flashtool-thread it says: "WARNING : Since Xperia Z, sony added a new set of files I called bootbundle. Those files can be bundled from 0.9.13 and can be flashed from 0.9.13 only. To all those flashing devices from Z edition to all after Z, it is highly advised to use 0.9.13 and to be sure FTF you flash contain the bootbundle set. I've been reported of hard bricks because of missing such set of files from bundles.)
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Use the latest version. That statement means all versions of Flashtool including and after 0.9.13.
Since I wrote that post, I wrote a guide on rooting 10.5.1.A.0.283. Find it here.
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kingvortex said:
Use the latest version. That statement means all versions of Flashtool including and after 0.9.13.
Since I wrote that post, I wrote a guide on rooting 10.5.1.A.0.283. Find it here.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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I know that, but thx for the hint. Very good and clear guide by the way. I like to be informed as good as possible before I start
Ive recently bought a Sony Xperia Z C6603, it came with 4.2, and updated to 4.3, a month ago I updated to 4.4.4 kitkat, Id like to know how to root it since I had samsung S2 before it and rooted it, and there are some apps I really miss with root. The problem is that video tutorials and written ones talk about 4.2, so is it the same with kitkat? Also I really like the stock sony look so I dont want to flash a new rom or anything, if its the same, a good video tutorial with links would be great, sorry Im pretty noob with android rooting.
How to root 10.5.1.A.0.283 / 10.5.1.A.0.292
If you have trouble with any of the steps, then post in the thread and I'll try to assist.
Sent from my C6603
Will this work on android 4.4.4?
StevenWil said:
Will this work on android 4.4.4?
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Yes. That's why I linked you to it!
It's the only way to root 4.4.4 without unlocking your bootloader.
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kingvortex said:
Yes. That's why I linked you to it!
It's the only way to root 4.4.4 without unlocking your bootloader.
Sent from my C6603
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Thanks alot, Ill try it tom and reply with the result