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[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
Bravia Engine is lost. Forever, as stated by Doomlord where you got the instructions from.

Totally unrelated. Ask dev, does not belong in this thread.

Simply put: read and write access to system partitions. That's all.

Until now, yes. Not anymore.

No, unlocking bootloader means the device can run unsigned code. Simply put: custom kernels.

See above, you got it wrong. It just means system file access without bootloader unlock.

Has nothing to do with root, only with bootloader unlock. You don't touch the BL, you don't touch BE. Simple as that.

Yes, system partition gets overwritten thus removing the stuff needed to obtain read/write access which resides on that partition.

Totally unrelated things. It's just a general rule of thumb with Sony devices: sim locked? Then most likely blocked bootloader.
[Xperia Z Android Development] lancebuks:
still a happy camper - my wife's upset that i bought a new phone but she'll get over it :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] airbus318:
Schaggo, thanks man. Definitely helpful..
[Xperia Z Android Development] Legacyleader:
DooMLoRd like a boss! great locked and rooted now! donating via Paypal?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
this is not my work... i have only created this thread to help users...

please consider donating to the original devs goroh_kun & huhka_com
[Xperia Z Android Development] DerHerrStefan:
I have rooted my Xperia Z, NFC is still working but the logo in the statusbar is missing after switching NFC is on....is this correct?
[Xperia Z Android Development] krabappel2548:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_com]

Really happy camper now I think ;) I've just released recovery for you locked bootloader guys ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] lancebuks:
it ain't even my birthday!!! :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rildiz:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_com]

Sounds as you didn't install the drivers correctly.
[Xperia Z Android Development] physeptone:
Thanks

All worked great for me... had to re-enable NFC

I also forgot to install drivers (i thought i had already done it.... :o ) and it hung at 'daemon started' point :silly:
[Xperia Z Android Development] lyndonguti:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED & UNLOCKE bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

@

Sir Doom pls control your pm sir:)
[Xperia Z Android Development] lucascao1:
To fix the "Bootloader unlock allowed:No" issue

Replace /data/data/com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu/lib/libservicemenu.so with stock libservicemenu.so will recover the status to "Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes"
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

Thanks for the tip!

May be you can post update.zip?
[Xperia Z Android Development] dooby-doo:
delete "/data/data/com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu/lib/libservicemenu.so" file

Edit runme.bat file(not tested):

...

...

@files\adb shell "rm /data/data/com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu/lib/libservicemenu.so"

...

@echo ### finishI ###
[Xperia Z Android Development] fareeed:
Here is a flashable zip that changes the bootloader unlocking status back to yes after rooting. Still haven't unlocked my bootloader yet so I can't test, sorry. Let me know if it works :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] VTR1000SP:
tks ! it works on my XZ c6603 ! bootloader unlock allow ! :victory:
[Xperia Z Android Development] fareeed:
I should add this won't make your bootlader unlockable. All it does is change the status back to yes for those who have unlockable bootloaders.

I repeat if your device has a locked bootloader and cannot be unlocked, flashing this changes nothing.

---------- Post added at 07:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:31 PM ----------

Thanks for testing :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] VTR1000SP:
is my pleasure !
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
thanks!

will link this up in the OP...
[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
So it's exactly how I guessed it is about a week ago. The patch of the service menu made it malfunction and not read the correct status. In the end it was probably only a display issue, the status itself probably was never ever affected.
[Xperia Z Android Development] 2dorr:
If I root my Xperia Z without unlocking bootloader, can I make the next software update without any issues?
[Xperia Z Android Development] eawert:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

Yes you can! You will only loose root after updating with SUS or PC Companion

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[Xperia Z Android Development] tanoxxx:
Sorry Guys, can someone Helpme?

i have root with this method, apparently no problem, superuser is on app drawer, but when i open root explorer i cant change any file, no request for superuser appears and my system is monted r/o :(

i dont know why :(

Please Help me

Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kallb123:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

We're discussing this in the recovery thread. None of us had this before installing recovery. Have you installed recovery?
[Xperia Z Android Development] tanoxxx:
No, i only unlock the bootloader and then root..

what i must to do now?

Thanks for the reply..
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kallb123:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

Not sure. We were under the impression that recovery was causing it. None of us had the issue before installing revovery.
[Xperia Z Android Development] vaud27:
please help me. can i use flashtool even without ticking the usb debugging mode on? i can't on it since my phone reboots on power on.
[Xperia Z Android Development] hatrole27:
Use SUS application (Sony Update Service), this will re-install the stock ROM. But note that using this will wipe your internal storage. This was what I did when I encountered reboot loops this morning.

Here is the download link for the Sony Update Service. http://software.sonymobile.com/install_packs/Update_Service_Setup-2.13.3.43.exe

Just download > install > select your device > follow instruction.. This will install the factory software of your phone, debugging need not be set to ON. But do note that this works only for Locked bootloader and it will wipe your internal storage.
[Xperia Z Android Development] eawert:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

Open Superuser and update Superuser. I had the same problem.

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[Xperia Z Android Development] allen175:
I'm now stuck on this screen too, how long should it normally take? stuck like this for about 10 mins now.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kallb123:
At this point the phone should open up the service menu straight away. Click the Service Tests and then Display option.

EDIT: Although it says intent not started. Try rebooting first or look in your recent apps and close any of the service menus.
[Xperia Z Android Development] themichelanne:
Thx m8! Easy as cake!
[Xperia Z Android Development] zippy01:
Hi, I rooted this fine no problem thank you.

I have today noticed something though.

Since I rooted with this method I have some reboot/restart error in service tests.

Any reason why this might be?

Thank you
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kallb123:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

Do yu also have reboots when using apps that can edit system files? I.e. In File manager try to open a file in system partition.

A lot of people have this problem. I fixed it last night by flashing stock system partition and then uninstalling superuser and then deleting and sign of it existing. Also remove traces of cwm or twrp. After that I rooted using binarys tool and no reboots :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] allen175:
Yeah i got the service menu up and went into the display test and it just hangs there, i it supposed to hang on that screen for so long?
[Xperia Z Android Development] zippy01:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

Hi, no I don't have any reboots as all. I can use root apps without problems and other apps aswell for that matter. I don't have any recovery installed
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kallb123:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

I was there about 30 seconds. In the instructions it says to press power button a few times. I've not had to do this any time I've rooted but it might help.
[Xperia Z Android Development] zippy01:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

I never had to press it either, I got a fc on the display test phone rebooted and I was rooted
[Xperia Z Android Development] izzyq8:
Hi

It freezes for me at the begining and says daemon started successfully. 10 minutes later, no change.

Uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers with no luck :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] shem2409:
Step-by-step video

Ok so I have recorded a step by step video on how to root Xperia Z using this method. Here is a link:

http://youtu.be/5_30qYO54aA

Worked like a charm.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
please add driver installation part and i will immediately add it to OP :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] shem2409:
I have added the driver installation part into the video description. I already had them configured from previous devices so I totally forgot this step. I attached a link directly to your upload.
[Xperia Z Android Development] izzyq8:
Solved

:)
[Xperia Z Android Development] allen175:
Great video shem2409, finally got it rooted.

Just so others know if they encounter the same problem, don't let the cmd prompt get you into the services menu, you must get to the display test yourself, do not continue to the next step or it will just hang there, this is a step that i overlooked.
[Xperia Z Android Development] shem2409:
I put a warning in the video. Now no one should miss it :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
done added to OP
[Xperia Z Android Development] tanoxxx:
Hi, i have XZ with bootloader unknown :(

i tryed to root with this method unsuccessfully :(

the script finished the procedure, but in the phone there is not superuser app and no root :(

Someone can help me?

thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] VTR1000SP:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

Guys do not update new firmware if u need root, just update my today and use current exploit all fail.

No change found so far, even bulid number is the same. :(

Send By Some time Note 2 or Iphone 5 or Xperia Z.
[Xperia Z Android Development] tanoxxx:
do you link please a firmware good to root it?

i wiil flash it with flashtool...

thanks

PS. Can you Help me with my problem? is in my signature..

my bootloader still unknown (before relock was unlockable) why the flash with flashtool dont fix it? :(

what i must to do for have back bootloader unlockable?i dont know how must to solve it :(

Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] squealernet:
it works, thx. but some steps from the first post seem unnecessary with 1.0.1.

- did not need to type the service code #12 - test popped up automaticly

- did not had to turn display off #15 to continue, it just copied all tools and rebooted after i selected the screentest

my device: 10.1.A.1.350 (unlockable)

UPDATE: looks like i still have NFC, tried a tag and it worked normally
[Xperia Z Android Development] tanoxxx:
I see the video tutorial... my log of the script is different:

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Easy rooting Toolkit for XPEIRA Z SO-02E (ver 1.0.1)

from @goroh_kun idea

by HUHKA (@huhka_com)

ENGLISH Translation thanks to tkymgr@XDA

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

[*] To do:

(1) get root access

(2) intall busybox

(3) install su

(4) disable /sbin/ric

[*] Tested version:

üE10.1.D.0.317

üE10.1.D.0.322

[*] To be prepared in advance:

(1) install USB driver in your PC

(4) connect your phone to PC

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

Premere un tasto per continuare . . .

### 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 *

143 KB/s (442 bytes in 0.003s)

adb server is out of date. killing...

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error:

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

83 KB/s (170 bytes in 0.002s)

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 *

** daemon still not runningadb: unable to connect for backup

if Restoring data is complete,

Premere un tasto per continuare . . .

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

[*] 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

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

** daemon still not runningerror: cannot connect to daemon

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

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

i dont get a window in my phone to restore data... and the procedure stuck on "* daemon started successfully *"

sometime i can finished all procedure but still not have root.. something go wrong :(

can someone help me?

Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
YOU SHOULD CLOSE ALL ACTIVE ADB APPS

i am pretty sure u have flashtool or PC Companion or SEUS open in the background...
[Xperia Z Android Development] squealernet:
UPDATE #2: looks like NFC works, if it is enabled BEFORE you root the phone. just rooted a second phone with NFC disabled, and it does not work after rooting without the #fix
[Xperia Z Android Development] tanoxxx:
:confused:

Yeahhhhhhh Thanks, i reboot my pc, tryed the root and it worked :)

Really Thanks you are Great :)

Sorry if i dont say thanks you with the button but im finish my dayli thanks :(

Now i flash the recovery http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2187363 applied the fix http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39178406&postcount=96 but unfortunately my bootloader from NO became unknown, but before all my operation was unlockable.. what i must to do now? :(

my intention is to flash a cooked rom.. but I did not understand if my bootloader is really blocked and such that recovery should I use .. and if is possible to have back it unlockable :confused:
[Xperia Z Android Development] jeremy.head:
Can you please confirm how you resolved your issue? I keep on getting the same issue you were experiencing.
[Xperia Z Android Development] VTR1000SP:
sorry Guys false alarm, i manage to root with new firmware, think when update using SUS it updated the driver too thats y cant root. but i reinstall flashtool driver it works again ! CWM works too !

goroh_kun & huhka_com exploit still works ! :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] mandarjoshiin:
Hey Doom,

Can you please provide me some other link the given link is blocked in my office.. :crying: Please if it is possible.. Thanks...
[Xperia Z Android Development] babylonbwoy:
Hi and sorry if it was already asked :

Rooted my Z today but root method contain ChainDD superuser, instead I wanted to install SuperSU but it's impossible to update the binary.

Tried also to replace superuser by superSU (renamed it superuser) in the stuff folder but same result, failed each time I tried (edit : to update the su binary).

Didn't unlock my BL for now so I can't flash SuperSU in recovery like I was doing in my S... Is there a solution to get it working ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] cezeff:
so after reading through the thread...the root method works fine without any hiccups expect operator error?...sorry for the question, just on the fence about picking up the XZ from Docomo and this would be the deal breaker...
[Xperia Z Android Development] cezeff:
one last question...if i have docomo unlock the phone will that effect anything?
[Xperia Z Android Development] shem2409:
If you have rooted your phone than it means you can flash recovery. You don't need to be BL unlocked for that. There are 2 recoveries currently available for locked BL.:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2190936

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2187363

I personally flashed cwm recovery first but had problems with that one so then I used the apk from TWRP and it works like a charm. Once you get recovery working you can flash whatever su you want.
[Xperia Z Android Development] californicated:
Is it enough to reset the phone in order to unroot it for sending it in for warranty?
[Xperia Z Android Development] shem2409:
Reseting the phone will not remove root. You need to flash stock firmware.
[Xperia Z Android Development] californicated:
Is reflashing via Sony PC Companion fine?
[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
This is the second step, after having setup SuperSU as su management tool. First do the following (and then the above): Download SuperSU. Upon launch it will ask you to update su binary. Agree and chose "Normal" method. Once complete, remove Superuser (the other su management tool).

Another user in another thread, although I protested heavily, repeatedly claimed it does. I cannot explain nor did I test this myself though. Would be interesting to do at some point.
[Xperia Z Android Development] shem2409:
If you update the phone through PC companion root access will be lost. Then just remove the Superuser app and you can send it back.
[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
As Superuser resides on /system, an update/repair using PC Companion should remove it either way, no?
[Xperia Z Android Development] shem2409:
Yes that's correct.
[Xperia Z Android Development] MrL1:
Works 100% and the bug fix also :P
[Xperia Z Android Development] cezeff:
i mean have docomo do the 40 buck service of sim unlocking the phone...would sim unlocking it also unlock the bootloader?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
most probably not...

but u should checkup with someone who has done SIM unlock...
[Xperia Z Android Development] pjottrr:
here as well, update wasn't even required. Just open superuser, and try again

now lets find out how to unclock bootloader and go for custom roms. at least first stage done . thanks :)

funny btw , i just came from a android 4.2.1 htc desire hd, so with my brand new phone i can't even restore my backups... because the android version of the backup is too new,,, ( i guess that's why titanium can't find any apps to restore)
[Xperia Z Android Development] ankabo:
AW: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

What is ZEUS?

Gesendet von meinem C6603 mit Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Z Android Development] robogo1982:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

Maybe SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service), now SUS (Sony Update Service)?
[Xperia Z Android Development] schaggo:
AW: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

On no recent Sony device and especially the very similar Xperia T has SIM unlocking changed the bootloader lock status. I am under the very strong belief that this will not be any different on the Xperia Z.

This doesn't matter, I went from 4.2.1 to 4.0.4 with Titanium Backup and it worked a treat. As you shouldn't be restoring system data anyway, app versions have nothing in common with the system they run on. So JB 4.2 to JB 4.1 can in no to me imaginable way be the reason.

You may try Carbon backup, it may prove working in your specific setup.
[Xperia Z Android Development] pjottrr:
i think i need a little help. Bootloader says i'm rooted, and i am. However, i want to unlock the bootloader as well.

it says bootloader unlockable: no but as far as i can figure out, that's normal with the rooting procedure i used.

My question is, how can i flash the fix for this to verify if my bootloader is unlockable?

i downloaded the zipfile in this thread, but can't find out how to install it.

i'm on default rom ( ...350) and using default buttons like vol-up + power doesn't send me to bootloader method..

Previously i used htc devices, so maybe there is a difference....

the device is a ..03 , not the .2 and if i'm looking for the exact path i should use to replace one of the files, it doesn't seem to exist if i'm looking at the file structure

can you tell me if i'm blind, or in anyway doing something wrong?

please help me out, because the default rom isn't something i can use in daily use.

kind regards pjottrr

btw i do have experience in flashing htc devices like the hd2, sensation and desire hd. this knowledge doesn't seem to help in any way.
[Xperia Z Android Development] zippy01:
Re: [ROOT] Xperia Z for LOCKED, UNLOCKED bootloaders! [Exploit by: goroh_kun & huhka_

The rooting status your seeing actually means fastboot. You have fastboot disabled therefore cannot unlock your bootloader. This root method will still work
[Xperia Z Android Development] pjottrr:
ok, that explains something, however, in the rooting topic, there is a fix for the status. i would like to execute that to see if my bootloader is indeed unlockable.

i could switch back to the original rom, and see the status, but then the work of rooting is undone...

maybe one question that makes it more simple: are all xperia z devices unlockable ? or are there also devices where the bootloader cannot be unlocked?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mitsuya Cider:
http://icxperia.com/doomlord/Flashtool-drivers.exe is down...

Where can I find the drivers for it?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390362690511176454
[Xperia Z Android Development] mandarjoshiin:
Some other link for the rooting kit pleaseeee... I cannot download from the one given... :crying:
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mitsuya Cider:
Doomlord you the man! thank you :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] lancebuks:
My XZ is on docomo and i can confirm that everything works after root.

As for sim unlocking the phone, i haven't sim unlocked my phone so i can't speak from experience but i've read that docomo won't give you the sim unlock code. if so for some reason, you're phone gets locked again then you'll have to go back to docomo and ask them to unlock it for you (but you won't have to pay). i've read stories that there are certain stores that WILL give you the unlock code but you have to charm the **** out of the lady behind the counter.
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
the links to rootkit are working fine...

fixed drivers link
[Xperia Z Android Development] biffsmash:
This worked perfectly and I now have black status bar and soft buttons as well as working NFC on a stock Xperia Z. This thing gets better and better.

Don't get why you need to unlock a bootloader if you can root and flash a phone without. Time to research I think.

Many thanks! :)