yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Alcatrazx:
so your bootloader unlock allowed said "yes" in your setup ? BEFORE you started doing anything on your phone??
[Xperia Z Android Development] FingerMove:
It said yes before I unlocked the bootloader. Just checked it now and it says "no" again. I rooted with the same method in this thread after I unlocked the bootloader, that's why it's no again I suppose.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Alcatrazx:
ok but something needs to be done on this! it is something related to the carrier and not from sony from what I can gather ... so there MUST be something else that can be flashed or unlocked on the phone in order to remove the bootloader lock ... but God only knows at this point!
[Xperia Z Android Development] shem2409:
Anyone who unlocks their unlockable bootloader will loose BE2 and as far as I know you can't bring it back.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Alcatrazx:
Many thanks for all your indispensable guide! I will try to do some app in return! All I wanted was to unlock the device to get full control over the mobile. I will follow your clear instructions

thanks again!
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
If you're going to unlock your bootloader, backup your TA partition first. That way you can restore your DRM keys and therefore BA2 if you want to use a stock rom again.

See - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2234627
[Xperia Z Android Development] Alcatrazx:
If I go with the stock rom approach and no bootloader unlocking .... do I have to still do the same not to lose the DRM keys?
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
No. That method is only to backup the keys before unlocking your bootloader. No need to use it if you're not unlocking.

I just wanted to post it in here to show that you CAN get BA2 back after unlocking. As long as you have backed up, of course ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] Alcatrazx:
problem is I cannot unlock the bootloader :( And I feel like crying to be honest :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] adgud:
Worked great, instant hassle-free root, many thanks to OP!
[Xperia Z Android Development] Thayouba:
that's weird

i've followed the steps

but it gets stuck in the

executing / data/local/tmp/onload.sh

---------- Post added at 12:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:12 PM ----------

here's a screenshot
[Xperia Z Android Development] mitsosoft:
Which FW do you have?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Thayouba:
never mind i found one which works fine with me

thanks anyway
[Xperia Z Android Development] saibz:
I have the same problem as you did, can you share the link to the version that worked for you?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Thayouba:
ok

here you go:laugh:

http://205.196.123.73/5jjyn5kk15hg/v9u0ln4fxjhja84/RootFR+by+bin4ry+V21.zip
[Xperia Z Android Development] eric1214:
i same with him, the is step form the pass the screen to display , then it will hold , and the device at the test white screen ,,,:crying:
[Xperia Z Android Development] nak89:
Root for SO-02E firmware .343

Hello Sir,

I'm using SO-02E firmware .333, now I want to upgrade to .343, but i don't know how to root SO-02E on firmware .343

Can you tell me the way to root it? I can not read Japanese to do it as the link in #1.

Thank so much!
[Xperia Z Android Development] lancebuks:
10.1.D.0.343 can't be rooted at the moment so stay at .333.
[Xperia Z Android Development] vibecatalin:
Try reinstalling flashtool drivers again, xperia z drivers found in the flashtool folder.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Sayid_the_Lost:
Worked pretty well on Xperia ZQ (Xperia ZL brazilian version, C6503) firmware 10.1.A.1.350

Thanks a lot
[Xperia Z Android Development] spumiglia:
Root made, but...

Hi everybody, something strange happended on my xperia z, ifollow exactly every steps to root my xperia z C6603, GOBAL-LTE_10.1.A.1.434, all steps go flawless, the device reboot at the end and i have the superuser icon, but i'm not really root, i mean that every program require root and also root checher say me that i have no root permission, why? i try 4 times, but nothing, then i return back to stock with emma. My bootloader say that unlock allowed yes before i try, after i root is not allowed.

Thanx
[Xperia Z Android Development] rohit25:
It s a known issue my brother.... Paw search the forum for its solution
[Xperia Z Android Development] HyperionX10:
10.1.A.1.395 ?

Has anyone tried to root 10.1.A.1.395 version?

I bought my X ZL from Rogers Canada, and unfortunately we haven't received the new update yet.
[Xperia Z Android Development] schadow1:
Did not work for XPERIA Z C6603 latest 10.1.1.A.1.253. After attempting to restore, it says RESTORE ENDED and nothing happens after.
[Xperia Z Android Development] julianalexander:
where did you get your Z?.. why .253 FW?..
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
There's an update currently being pushed out in Europe apparently :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] julianalexander:
i see.. i asked him cause where in the same FLAG.. so im confused how he get .253 FW that im in .434.. :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
Actually, it looks like a worldwide rollout from posts I'm seeing, not just Europe ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] schadow1:
Alerted by sony companion.

New Features: Enhanced battery life.. etc. wasn't able to remember the last 2 as there were 3
[Xperia Z Android Development] mitsosoft:
Currently it doesn't work with the latest 253 FW...
[Xperia Z Android Development] CoolApps:
What root method does this use?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Andrewtst:
This is new firmware and improve a lot include camera quality.

It is 10.1.1 at front where previous is 10.1 only.
[Xperia Z Android Development] spyderboyant:
how does step '12. at this point open Phone & dial *#*#7378423#*#* ' work with the xperia Tablet Z?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
well the service should come up automatically... when i tested it on a users device the service menu autostarted...
[Xperia Z Android Development] Tae.One:
Is this working with Fw 353. I bought my Xperia Tablet Z from Japan and applied the latest update. I've installed the flashtool drivers and did all the other options. I get to the point where I to go Service Test then Display. It just stays there on the white screen and the tool on Windows 7 is stuck at

Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front

/data/local/tmp/onload.sh...
[Xperia Z Android Development] Nfahajan:
When will the root for 10.1.1.A.1.253 come??Any idea??
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
When (if) somebody finds a new exploit. As for how long that will take, who knows? If root is important to you, do not update.
[Xperia Z Android Development] 3c:
.253 prerooted

There's a solution here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2279661

wawyed is preparing a bundle to flash easily. Many have .253 rooted already.
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
i tried but it doesn't work well. there is a lot of problem
[Xperia Z Android Development] 3c:
There was a problem trying to mount system rw or modify system, but so far I've made lots of changes (uninstall/restore system apps, modify build.prop) and so far it's good.

v4 is being prepared which appears to include a fix for that last problem. In the mean-time (near the last posts) there's a "guide" to make it work. I followed it and it works.
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
i follow the guide with v3 but i lost the cwm recovery and the nfc don't upgrade well. i get an error
[Xperia Z Android Development] 3c:
it's not v3, there's another ZIP to flash, then a little script to run (to avoid reboots) and that's it. Didn't loose recovery.

You'll have to read further posts down the thread for the script to run to actually fix reboots.

EDIT2: Previous links were wrong.

Install .253 rooted:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41513334&postcount=161

Fix reboots:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41514853&postcount=165
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
ok now i have 253 with recovery and root...but i have the reboot problem in r\w...how i can fix it?
[Xperia Z Android Development] 3c:
Sorry got all links wrong today ;( :

Install .253 rooted:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41513334&postcount=161

Fix reboots:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41514853&postcount=165
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
i reboot the phone and now i get a triangle with tool?...why?...i don't make anithing :crying:
[Xperia Z Android Development] 3c:
That I've never seen. Too new on this device. I can only suggests to start over by flashing a complete and clean FTF firmware, root it, install CWM and follow the procedure again.
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
ok now the phone start O.o, but i don't undestand the fix for reboot. i have to make a text file with this line:

#!/system/bin/sh

/system/bin/stop ric

after rename the file in: install-recovery.sh

and then?
[Xperia Z Android Development] 3c:
I just ran it in terminal emulator ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] fer2503:
so i open terminal emulator and write this?...one time or every time i reboot the phone?

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i wrote this on terminal emulator #!/system/bin/sh and then press enter but nothing happens . i do the same with /system/bin/stop ric but nothing happens. why?
[Xperia Z Android Development] almostthere:
In a lapse of judgement, I updated my Z officially to .253 losing my root. At the moment, based on what I've read, short of downgrading to .434, is there any other way to attain root?
[Xperia Z Android Development] timchew:
Me too. I downgraded to .434 without swiping data through flashtool but still can't root through the method here.

Must I wipe data and reflash .434?

Edit: yes. Must wipe everything to flash .434 before you can root again.
[Xperia Z Android Development] LitoNi:
always start fresh when jumping around like that to avoid any issues like that one!;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] shravanchoudhary9:
hi guys,

can i use this method for XPERIA SP C5302? fw .211
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
uhhh... in case you haven't read the thread title, this is the [ROOT] Xperia Z, ZL, Tablet Z {LB/UB} [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_com] thread...

please do note that there's no SP in here... unless there is

@OP: I have some doubts here, I'm planning to upgrade to .253, will I have any issues on rooting after the update?

If there are any, can you post the steps/link/answers? Thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] hush66:
Root will be removed once you update to 253 and unfortunately, this method no longer works on the updated firmware.

For now, you can achieve root on locked bootloaders using either of these 2 methods:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2282415

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2279661

Or you can wait until an easier method is provided once someone finds the exploit on the updated firmware.
[Xperia Z Android Development] yujin_11:
my thoughts exactly, and thanks for the heads-up regarding this method not working for 253

I got confused by the threads. Do they mean we can now update to 253 and achieve root?
[Xperia Z Android Development] hush66:
Yes, you can update to 253 and achieve root using either of the methods.
[Xperia Z Android Development] nikkon:
How exactly?
[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
By looking 3, sorry, 4 posts further back.

Note: posts, not pages.

:banghead:

Gesendet von meinem C6603
[Xperia Z Android Development] julianalexander:
I hope op is now cooking for easy root method for .253 fw.. For now pre-rooted is achieved by nut..

sent from my C6502 Don't forget to hit Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] QualQuek:
No you can't. That doesn't work.
[Xperia Z Android Development] hush66:
Lots of people have successfully done so. Maybe you're doing something wrong.
[Xperia Z Android Development] QualQuek:
So that block at this point and nothing happen :

### beginüI ###

waiting for device

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

transfer files to your phone part1

39 KB/s (442 bytes in 0.011s)

9 KB/s (170 bytes in 0.018s)

----------------------------------------------------------------------

[*] description:

1. press the button to restore the data in your phone operation.

Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.

if Restoring data is complete,

Appuyez sur une touche pour continuer...

----------------------------------------------------------------------

[*] description:

1. Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and select "Service tests" in your phone operation.

2. select "Display" in your phone operation.

* Screen is white until completion of restart

Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s

ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }

executing /data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...

So i confirm that doesn't work with the last update
[Xperia Z Android Development] zippy01:
Those people downgraded to .434 first to gain root so maybe he wasn't doing something wrong
[Xperia Z Android Development] QualQuek:
True, anyway we need to wait a new exploit for the 253
[Xperia Z Android Development] hush66:
But at the end of the day, you can still achieve root on the 253 firmware. I am on 253 with a locked bootloader and am rooted.
[Xperia Z Android Development] QualQuek:
How did you proceed?
[Xperia Z Android Development] hush66:
I used [NUT]'s method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2282415

But as zippy01 has pointed out, if you are already on 253, you need to downgrade to 434 first and have root, before applying [NUT]'s method.
[Xperia Z Android Development] QualQuek:
I wont downgrade so i'll wait a new exploit for the 253
[Xperia Z Android Development] neoxkid:
but u will lose future OTA updates.
[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
Who cares about OTA anyway? There is SUS/SEUS, EMMA, Flashtool and a forum and the internet full of FTFs...
[Xperia Z Android Development] julianalexander:
+1

But im still locked bootloader.. For warranty issues for me.
[Xperia Z Android Development] QualQuek:
Exactly the same for me :p
[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
Do you read the forums or do you not?

Flashing with flashtool doesn't need an unlocked bootloader

The bootloader state including DRM certificates and all the other **** lost in an unlock can be backed up and the locked state can be fully restored, supposedly without leaving any traces
[Xperia Z Android Development] julianalexander:
yeah i READ the forums... you misunderstood me...

as i agree(+1) with your statement "who cares OTA anyway and such,theres a lot of FTF. around"...

and im just saying that im in a locked bootloader for warranty issues(yet)...

means im not saying that its only for unlocked BL. im using flashtool also dude..

anyway,on previus post.. root can achieved .253 locked using nuts method... just follow instructions..:good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
Well done, then. And I take it, not a problem at all. Maybe a slight, irritating hassle, but that's what you get for not wanting to unlock :laugh: :p
[Xperia Z Android Development] osharaf:
Any hope of getting this to work with the latest fw?
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
No.
[Xperia Z Android Development] osharaf:
I meant to ask if there will be a new version.
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
Who knows? As I understand it, the exploit has been patched and a new one will have to be found. As for how long that will take or if it's even possible, that's anybodies guess.
[Xperia Z Android Development] lancebuks:
Why not just use [NUT]'s method? It works and you'll be on the latest fm with both CWM and TWRP - you can't beat that; plus it doesn't make sense to release new exploits while we have workarounds.
[Xperia Z Android Development] osharaf:
To be perfectly honest i just want to flash a stock ftf that hasn't been tampered with at all and just gain root.
[Xperia Z Android Development] stephencwl:
There's no free lunch pal. You got to 'pay' for what you want here. A few more steps and may be 5 or more minutes will do the trick.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DoubleYouPee:
On sony's website it says "Sony enbraces open community etc." so they provide bootloader unlocking etc..

So why remove exploit? Why not give root access?
[Xperia Z Android Development] stewartk:
That one reason I won't downgrade Rom
[Xperia Z Android Development] make87:
Embraces open community means allowed easily to unlock bootloader , while you can gain root easily after unlock.
[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
In the end, it's a hole, thus a security risk

Servicemenu had another bug, had to be patched
[Xperia Z Android Development] Darkfunnyguy:
I have updated to newest update 10.1.1.A.1.253 and tried to root with this method and it had not worked so I am going to downgrade back to earlier version using flashtool until a fix is found with this latest update.

:(:(:(:(
[Xperia Z Android Development] stephencwl:
Read read read. There are work around for rooting 253.
[Xperia Z Android Development] lancebuks:
Read and keep trying and you'll get there - I've been running 10.1.1.A.1.253 w/root without any issues.

The key is after you flash 10.1.1.A.1.253 you need to then boot into recovery and continue with the install.
[Xperia Z Android Development] johan8:
If you full flashed or updated with Sony Companion, there is no recovery.

This is what we are talking about.

Sounds like all new firmware and all new models will become unrootable, except unlock bootloader.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Darkfunnyguy:
I am currently on .434 firmware, rooted with XZDualRecovery 2.2 installed and copied the .253 zip file to my sdcard1 on my smartphone, so what did or do I do next. Can I now update pc companion to .253. or do I need to used the flashtool and install a .253 firmware and exclude anything.

So what the next step please?

---------- Post added at 07:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:19 PM ----------

[/COLOR]So what are you saying that lancebukkake done it with an unlock bootloader?
[Xperia Z Android Development] zippy01:
+1 on that that's why I tried to make my own
[Xperia Z Android Development] lancebuks:
Sorry I should've explained better. I used [NUT]'s method of upgrading.

If you upgraded to 10.1.1.A.1.253 with Sony Companion then you'll lose recovery and the ability to root so you'll need to downgrade back to 10.1.A.1.434 with Flashtool.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Darkfunnyguy:
Having you flash by upgrading to a stripped 10.1.1.A..1.253 which allow you keep the recovery so if your flash with the full 10.1.1.A.1.253 yet you do lose the recovery and root. Also you installed .253 zip files in recovery as well.

I am waiting on NUTS to update a package he currently doing for the Sony Xperia ZL I have but I cannot used the stripped 10.1.1.A.1.253 firmware as it the wrong version for my ZL.
[Xperia Z Android Development] j0nthn:
I have a. 434 generic nl rom flashed (no root yet/bl locked). I have been looking through this post and I couldn't find a clear answer, so maybe someone can tell me: are there any other bugs created by this method except the ones mentioned in the op for .434 (I read about the reboot errors etc) and is this the best way to root or is bin4ry's method better?

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
Basically the same methods, deep down at heart. I suspect the "ageing" Superuser/su by ChainsDD to be the culprit of reboots. Switch to a newer SU management tool and su binary and the reboots should go away. Newer than ChainsDD's Superuser would be:

Koush's Superuser

Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.superuser

Flashable zip: http://download.clockworkmod.com/superuser/superuser.zip

Chainfire's SuperSu

Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu

Flashable zip (v1.30): http://download.chainfire.eu/324/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.30.zip

(or better check thread directly: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053)
[Xperia Z Android Development] maxxx_steel:
a question

hello everyone,

can someone tell me if eye scrolling,air gesture,scalado remove & review and shot and sound are hardware features or software features???

and if software features then can they work on our xperia z???
[Xperia Z Android Development] j0nthn:
Thanks Schaggo, will try it. I'm wary of the reboots, but it's a solvable problem I see. Haven't flashed a SU yet (even any zip for that matter..), but I will read into it.

Greetings,

Jonathan
[Xperia Z Android Development] Petya19:
Tablet dial?

How do i root my tablet z if there's no phone app?
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41486667
[Xperia Z Android Development] j0nthn:
I have rooted it now, hurray! I installed SuperSu from the play store, with a built-in option of removing other superuser-apps. Does this fully remove the pre-installed Superuser or do I have to look in some folder and remove something extra? Can't seem to find anything in /system/apps, but I also couldn't find anything before removing Superuser with Su. (It is removed from app tray)

Thanks in advance,

Jonathan
[Xperia Z Android Development] hush66:
For now, no other way if you are on locked bootloader.

Search please for 434 firmware: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2235046
[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
Yes, software. No won't work, needs extensive framework modifications which a) can't be done on stock firmware and b) won't be done on opensource firmware as no one has the time to do in it's freetime.

Could partially be done as add-on apk's but probably won't ever work properly if not deeply integrated in the system.

Recovery -> flash zip -> select zip - > Profit!

Obviously, as per the above, needs a recovery system.

Yes it does, to a satisfying degree.
[Xperia Z Android Development] hush66:
Flash a custom kernel like these from DooMLoRD:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2172888

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2167381
[Xperia Z Android Development] mandarjoshiin:
Unable to root after relocking the bootloader..

Hello all,

I had unlocked my bootloader. flashed some roms (AOSP), used and thought of returning back to Stock as I wanted to test if the backed up TA can be restored successfully.

So I flashed .434 ftf, relocked the bootloader and tried to use the rooting toolkit to root.. But it is getting stuck in between as not getting any ahead further.. What should I do?

This is what all I can see:

Press any key to continue . . .

### beginüI ###

waiting for device

adb server is out of date. killing...

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error:

transfer files to your phone part1

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

27 KB/s (442 bytes in 0.015s)

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

10 KB/s (170 bytes in 0.015s)

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

----------------------------------------------------------------------[*] description:

1. press the button to restore the data in your phone operation.

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation.

if Restoring data is complete,

Press any key to continue . . .

----------------------------------------------------------------------[*] description:

1. Dial *#*#7378423#*#* and select "Service tests" in your phone o

2. select "Display" in your phone operation.

* Screen is white until completion of restart

adb server is out of date. killing...

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error:

executing /data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

adb server is out of date. killing...

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error:

----------------------------------------------------------------------[*] description:

1. push power button, so turn off the screen

2. push power button, so turn on the screen

* Repeat steps 1 and 2

----------------------------------------------------------------------

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *