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[Sony Xperia L] deepak3048:
Plz any ine helo me is it necessary to unlock bootloder before root ans also is it necessary to unlock bootloader before insatal twrp and rom....
[Sony Xperia L] Nikhil Chandran:
Yes if you didn't unlock your bootloader you won't be able to install any custom recovery
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
In my experience, it shouldn't. It's totally unrelated.
[Sony Xperia L] ishanbhatnagr96:
Well something is happening. I'm trying a few more exploits to check if tampering with system apps is solved. Yesterday i was got about 19 hours of battery backup whereas today about 8-7 hours though i didn't use my phone as much as i did yesterday :/ Also, now i can't seem to root it. :eek:
[Sony Xperia L] AayushDhuria:
Media scanner goes crazy. Check the battery stats and see if your phone was awake even when screen was off? Use better battery stats to know what exactly ate your battery, if you're rooted.
[Sony Xperia L] adizz4:
I keep getting error: protocol fault (no status), and phone doesn't get rooted. Something wrong with adb?
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Probably...check drivers...

Though I'll research on my end too and report back. :)
[Sony Xperia L] tintin100:
Well, my friend bought the phone today, that's why I'm interested in this thread.

DoomLord's rooting method for 2011 Xperias contained several lines more than this script. So far I understood, after pushing busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox/ the /system partition is mount in r/w and again the busybox is pushed to /system/xbin/ so that busybox can run from /system partition. Then the SU binary can be pushed to /system and then finally superuser.apk. But here the busybox is run from the /data/local/temp/ so actually it does not have access to /system partition.

Here is the DoomLord's script for rooting for 2011 Xperias

I am not a hardcore linux guy, so someone with a clear concept might help more.

Maybe if DoomLord has time, he can clarify more and help.
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Well if look before it, he has echo'd ro.kernel.qemu=1 property to data partition which makes the system act as a emulator. Thats the most crucial part of the exploit. And hence busybox can mount the system as rw.
[Sony Xperia L] tintin100:
DooMLoRD has released an easy rooting toolkit which work for Xperia Z and a lot of other new devices here. I don't know, but maybe the new exploit might work on newer devices like XL. I don't have the device in hand (its my friends), so I cannot test. Someone with the device can test it (Understanding the risk). But before that DooMLoRD should be consulted.
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Use Rachit's kernel

Rachit's kernel has auto-root and installs busybox automatically and is superstable :D :fingers-crossed::highfive:
[Sony Xperia L] tintin100:
The idea here is to root without unlocking the bootloader. If we only root, it can easily be reversed by flashing the original firmware, so that the service center guys don't sniff a rat. But if we unlock the bootloader, the warranty will void immediately and there is generally no way to relock the bootloader now.

So, using a custom kernel with root is good for me, but may not be suitable for everyone who don't want to take the risk.
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
CORRECTION...!! You can relock the bootloader if you backed up the TA partition. Rachit has made a comprehensive guide on that. Link is on the first post
[Sony Xperia L] cittaslow:
Framaroot

I am stuck on step 8. :eek: I installed SuperSU by Chainfire. But when i was opening it, SuperSU shows me this error everytime, "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!" What did i wrong?

Btw, Is Framaroot apk for partial root?
[Sony Xperia L] tintin100:
Thank you very much. Now we can root and unlock bootloader with confidence.
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Hello Dostum,

You are the second person coming up with that error, and I have no idea how to deal with it. The other person just deleted SuperSU and ran the script again. Sometimes it just works on the second try. Also the script might have failed at some point. Take a screenshot when you run the script again and upload here.

If you are boot loader unlocked then try Method 1.

And I have never used Framaroot. So can't say for sure.
[Sony Xperia L] adizz4:
I got the same issue, tried several times. Still the same no binary installed error. :/
[Sony Xperia L] cittaslow:
Thanks

I had read that previous pages but I forgot. It worked on second try (or third). ;) I didn't delete SuperSU. I just ran the script again. That's it. Thank you for reminding me. :good:

I have tried Framaroot. But it didn't work or I couldn't do it. :)
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Try the motochopper script from here. People say that it works, though both are more less the same.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42119438
[Sony Xperia L] EnErGy[CSDX]:
rooted my device using Framaroot
[Sony Xperia L] pjssilva:
Did you unlock your bootloader? If not, can you write to /system?
[Sony Xperia L] tinhdonfuong:
i'm stuck at step 5 :(

the run.bat file stopped at daemon started successfully

i installed driver through sony companion, xperia L icon also appear in my computer as portable media player

//sorry for my bad english
[Sony Xperia L] mvxp:
Guys, i need help, i try unlock bootloader on my xperia L follow sony tutorial, but now when i power on my xperia, i see sony logo, xperia logo, and my phone not pass this. He stay in loading forever. Who can help me.
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
This problem is related to drivers. You might need to install them manually. Try uninstalling and installing them again.
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
flash stock rom..
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Yup, flash stock .ftf and you'll be good to go. One thing Sony forgot to mention was that a factory reset is required prior to bootloader inlock.
[Sony Xperia L] mvxp:
How i flash stock rom? I dont have backup. Please, help me
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
download from here or here
[Sony Xperia L] tinhdonfuong:
how to install that android driver?? :(
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
have you done installing Sony PC Companion and/or SUS? it's usually included the driver..or try install from flashtool,,in C:/Flashtool/driver/
[Sony Xperia L] mvxp:
Ty Man, its work for me ^^
[Sony Xperia L] tinhdonfuong:
i reinstall sony pc companion and problem solved

thanks :laugh:
[Sony Xperia L] mvxp:
Hey, i can change internal memory to sdcard? I want install some games =P

My phone is Xperia L
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
I know how to do that. But, unfortunately the internal block number is unknown :(
[Sony Xperia L] mvxp:
=/ how you install games ?? =(
[Sony Xperia L] FajarHopuzz:
thx for this tool bro ^_^
[Sony Xperia L] ImTooNoob:
hello everyone.

I just bought a Xperia L and i wanted to unlock its bootloader so I could flash a new kernel. However, I can't. I'm trying to unlock it through flashtool and I got no success. I also tried the official way, but I can't install my device drivers. I always get the same error on flashtool. I already booted my phone on fastboot mode (by holding the volume up button and plugging it at the same time). When I firstly did that, a new driver was being installed but it failed. Could it be the problem? If so, how can I install the proper driver?

Greetings,

ImTooNoob

EDIT: I finally managed to flash a new kernel (well, kinda) but I got another error message. How can I fix this?
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
This is how to install driver properly, see here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40441300
[Sony Xperia L] ImTooNoob:
but there are no drivers for the Xperia L..
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
In latest flashtool, yes.

but download after installing Sony PC Companion and Sony Update Service, the driver is installed. So you must try to download both of them.
[Sony Xperia L] ImTooNoob:
I already have the latest version of the program, and I downloaded both Sony PC Companion and Sony Update Service, but I still get the same error... why?
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
First, the kernel fails to flash, it is because you haven't unlocked the boot-loader

The key combo for flash mode is vol-down and not vol-up.
[Sony Xperia L] iamrajeev:
I just waiting for the kernel which will flash with Locked BL also :D
[Sony Xperia L] ImTooNoob:
I can't unlock my bootloader, it says "Your bootloader cannot be unlocked officialy", what am I supposed to do?
[Sony Xperia L] felix_fx2:
its your driver. i had same.

\Flashtool\drivers\Flashtool-drivers.exe

select last 2...
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
I think in the newer device in 2013, it can't flash kernel w/o unlock bootloader :confused:
[Sony Xperia L] ImTooNoob:
Reinstalled the drivers (I already had them installed). Same thing... I think I'm gonna give up..
[Sony Xperia L] thesaurabh7777:
Hey I wanted to ask that is there any difference between Xperia L C2104 and C2105.....
[Sony Xperia L] ssmita76:
Hi

I also want to jail break my Sony Xperia L. Don't forget to post the method to unlock it.

Thanks in Advance.
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Well you can't do anything as of now. Bootloader unlock is disabled on your phone. This happens if you are locked to a network.

Well there is nothing called "jailbreak" when it comes to Android. You can root it. And this guide is meant for that.
[Sony Xperia L] felix_fx2:
i reinstalled many times the drivers (there is one marked for Xperia L), until i started to scroll down. Then i saw one for fastboot.
[Sony Xperia L] ImTooNoob:
Which version are you guys using? I think I have the latest version but there are no drivers for the Xperia L... Is there anything wrong with my PC/Flashtool/handset?
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Connect device is fastboot, go to device manager, right click on the device and select update driver and select the driver you downloaded in step 9.
[Sony Xperia L] jayaura:
Software version

If you did all that on windows8, try in win7. The former is totally crappy. Still if it doesnt work for you, try in Linux ( ubuntu or whatever ). It is *SURE* to work, coz you dont need any driver installation, Simply get fastboot ( and optionally adb) from Android SDK for linux, and do as mentioned in official boot loader unlock page. ( Run fastboot with root permission or set up a udev rule as mentioned in the android's page on Fastboot / ADB )

Do you realize why you dont need drivers in linux? Because they are built *FOR* linux. Windows executables are just a by-product :P
[Sony Xperia L] ImTooNoob:
YES!!!!! I finally made it! My bootloader is finally unlocked! I really wanna thank everyone who helped me, from the bottom of my heart. Thanks everyone! :laugh:
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
What worked..? Might help others..
[Sony Xperia L] taksidiotis:
I have problems with restarts if I remove app with titanium.why???
[Sony Xperia L] Macmol:
Which app have you removed?
[Sony Xperia L] cittaslow:
Can that be system app?
[Sony Xperia L] rasoulcarrera:
BT5

Hi every one

can some body tell me how can i run Backtrack5 on Xperia L

i ran musilavan bt5 method but when the script load bt5.img

device gone to reboot !!!

if you have a working one just like (Tiamat Backtrack 5 with Aircrack - Sniff This!! On xoom)

please help me

THANKS:silly:
[Sony Xperia L] iamrajeev:
With New Update the Root is gone

Need roto access for locked BL for new f/w
[Sony Xperia L] chrisbymoningka:
i didn't find any method to root the new 15.0.A.2.17 FW (without UL the BL)
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
Use motochopper,twice do that things..
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
But that's going to be PARTIAL.
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
Yes you're right bro. I'm not saying this will be full root. He just ask how to root it. Not how to full root it.
[Sony Xperia L] d3co:
How to back up the TA File and root the phone?

Hello. I have a question about the Backing up the TA File. I have read, that to back up the TA file, I need root. So thats no problem, but to Root the phone, I need to unlock the bootloader and when I unlock the bootloader, I can't back up the original, locked TA File. So what I have to do first? Back up, root, unlock? Can someone tell me step by step, how can I make a safe back up and then root the phone. I need the root, because I want to move the applications and the games from the internal memory to the SD Card.
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
You can root even in locked bootloader broo
[Sony Xperia L] monsterkrusher:
I still don't find a way for full root XL with UB running A.2.17

Can anyone help me with this?
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
Follow this instructions http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2307983

Sent from superman's Xperia
[Sony Xperia L] :
I'm unable to take permission on /system when i tick rw phone reboot. :eek:

Running 15.0.A.2.17 Bootloader Locked.

I tested it before 15.0.A.1.36. It's work with Unlock Bootloader.:p

Is there any way to grant permission on /system with Bootloader Locked?:rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
No there isn't. Bootloader is locked to prevent such changes. You have to unlock it to get everything working. Or maybe try the DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit and see if an exploit may help you.
[Sony Xperia L] Hackner:
So. Im following this tutorial step by step and the first thing to do is go to that other thread about unlocking the bootloader and backing up my TA partition so that I can revert the xperia L to factory configuration.

But when I run the backup-TA.bat, the script tells me it cannot proceed because my device is not rooted properly. What the hell does this mean? rooting is not the next (part B) step?

thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
No, sir. You must get rooted your phone. Because when backing up the TA partition, the script runs ADB Shell which needed root access..root with locked bootloader wouldn't loose TA Partition, you will be safe to root it when locked bootloader. and you get half root with locked bootloader. and full root with unlocked bootloader...but, you can get full root with locked bootloader with using remountrebootfix, search it in this subforum, I forgot where is it, just search for it :)
[Sony Xperia L] Hackner:
Oh, thanks for the reply. So I got a partial root with framaroot. I was then able to properly run the backup TA script and make a backup image. I downloaded flashtool 0.9.11 and I will install it now.
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Thank you people for bringing the discrepancy to my knowledge. I have fixed the thread accordingly. I hope it is fine now.
[Sony Xperia L] jerrydmitrie:
.... Ehm.... is it ok if I root my Xl without unlocking bootloaders?... t.i.a.
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
Yes, it will be okay dude
[Sony Xperia L] josephkarthic:
Please help me root

Hi dj2tusk,

Could you please explain your steps in much more detail for newbies like me?

I wanted to fix the Data dormancy issue by rooting my xperia L(15.0.A.2.17) but im really confused by reading all rooting threads and really need your help..

I'm not able to follow it properly, for example you have PART A and PART B but i dont know whether both should be done in order? bcoz someone here says its possible to do PART B without PART A..

and in PART B again we have 2 options and you mentioned 1 OR 2, i dont know which one to follow or both?

Sorry if you feel im dumb but for a newbie like me who don't know any terms like root, cwm, flash, kernel, bootloader, exploit, wipe etc etc these things are really hard man, I mean we just come here to have a nice detailed step by step tutorial for rooting and we are again redirected to some other threads which in turn another and we are frustrated and end up with unrooted device with limited functionality.

Please edit your tutorial for every one who is not advanced user like you guys so that we wont brick our device..Its my humble request :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
I am sorry, if the post is unclear. I can try and fix it.

If you need root to fix the data dormancy issue, which requires editing build.prop, you will need Full Root and that means a boot loader unlock.

Start with PART A, which requires you to partially root, then unlock boot loader.

Once that is done, come to Part B and follow the instructions in Method 2. Method 1, is currently broken for the new firmware.

In short, PART A --> PART B(Method 2).

I hope you get it this time. Ask if you have any issues. And I'll try and fix the thread without any redirections.
[Sony Xperia L] hansi77:
Hello all,

if you are having problems with motochopper, please check if connectivity is set to msc (settings-xperia...)

greetings from Berlin
[Sony Xperia L] NaveenLiveIn:
I am having a very hard time rooting my Sony Xperia L..

When I run the bat file found in "Xperia_L_ROOT" after connecting my phone in debugging mode it gets stuck at "daemon started successfully"

I feel the problem is coz the driver has not properly installed..

Can anyone of U tell me how to find if the driver has been installed or not ? Or can anyone give me the link to the download page..

Thanks,
[Sony Xperia L] jufelo:
Installing Pc Companion
[Sony Xperia L] NaveenLiveIn:
PC Companion is already been installed in my PC..
[Sony Xperia L] Hipom:
Try to root many times..sorry my english..
[Sony Xperia L] hansi77:
Root 15.0.a.2.17

had same problem, then changed MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) to MSC (Mass Storage Device Class). You can switch between these modes here; Settings > Xperia > Connectivity.

oh, and you need motochopper of course, not Xperia_L_ROOT for 15.0.A.2.17
[Sony Xperia L] yash989:
is there any other way of root without unlocking bl?

m on. 17 firmware I only want be2

pls help and also cwm
[Sony Xperia L] RazZzeR:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=44647265&postcount=19

This working for me just perfect

i root my C1204 with latest .17 fireware and lock bootloader and its give me full Root Access without unlocking bootloader .

also deodexed my stock rom with this working smoothly.:good:

Try this first

Xperia_L_ROOT_15.0.?.2.17.zip + remountrebootfix.rar (This one Working for me)

or

motochopper.zip + remountrebootfix.rar

or follow this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=44647265#post44647265
[Sony Xperia L] ronald_loulan:
Hi guys,im new in Xperia..

Came frm Samsung so i totally no idea about rooting...

After fews hours of reading n trying,i finally manage to root.

I wanted to flash the stock extended/vegenance kernel using fastboot,i found that the ( s1boot fastboot ) were not install even i use downloaded the inf in XL thread...

Anyway to install the so i can push file thru fastboot??

EDITED

I found out that i didnt unlock bootloader...

Now i can flash thru fastboot...
[Sony Xperia L] danilodoro:
I need some help:

I rooted my XL with Motochopper, installed superuser, etc...

BUT when I try do something with an app that needs root (Font Installer, RootAppDelete) the cell rebot in the middle of process. Always.

What can I do?
[Sony Xperia L] Svartehjerte:
Search for remountrebootfix by [NUT].
[Sony Xperia L] danilodoro:
Tnks dude, but I run this and NOTHING.

I flashed the stock rom again, used another kind of root but the problem is the same, everything that I do with apps that use root permission, rebot the cell.
[Sony Xperia L] Svartehjerte:
Hmmm... i think you forgot to update SU app and its binaries... try and tell me if that works.
[Sony Xperia L] xperiaxploit:
Right click on my computer and go to manage, then click on device manager, there u'l find other devices, under that u'l android. Right click on that and press on properties. There you will find everything..

(do this after you connect your phone to ur pc in debugging mode)
[Sony Xperia L] danilodoro:
I did that but rebot in the middle of process. Everything that uses root, the cell rebot.
[Sony Xperia L] Svartehjerte:
Weird... Then i suggest you to re flash your ROM, and then root it again with Motochopper and after that you can try remountrebootfix
[Sony Xperia L] xperiaxploit:
Guys, can motochopper be used to fully root a phone which is already partially rooted??
[Sony Xperia L] Giorgii:
Is there anyway to root this phone without unlocking bootloader?

I am a huge noob in these things.

I only wanted root for apps like greenify,app2sd,e.t.c

not flashign kernel,or custom rom.

So when i ran bat file and "succesfully" "root" phone

i launch supersu i get this

There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. this is a problem!
[Sony Xperia L] akumasihdisini:
How to install su binary?
[Sony Xperia L] xperiaxploit:
Did u use motochopper?? It worked like a charm for me. :) And yeah, it doesnt touch bootloader.
[Sony Xperia L] Svartehjerte:
I had the same, just root it again and see if works :)

Escrito desde mi Xperia L y weá
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
You guys have to redo the process again. Its just that, sometimes the exploit doesn't get pushed.
[Sony Xperia L] Amaterasou:
Just a quick question:

Does the warranty void if you root with locked bootloader or does it only void the warranty if the bootloader is touched?
[Sony Xperia L] xperiaxploit:
Warranty is void only when we touch the bootloader. :)
[Sony Xperia L] luismfv:
Need help

Hi guys, i never rooted a phone and i wanted to ask, what exactly do i need to do to root my phone just for root required apps, dont need it to alter kernel or ROM.

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia L] xperiaxploit:
Download motochopper onto ur pc, connect ur phone in 'usb debugging mode' and run the bat file. It will root ur phone without unlocking the bootloader. It will install superSU, and if u dont get it for first time, try again.

Happy rooting.... :)
[Sony Xperia L] luismfv:
Thank you so much for the fast reply i just did it, but it seems to get stuck on "daemon started sucessfully".Any tip? :S
[Sony Xperia L] xperiaxploit:
Did you install the drivers??
[Sony Xperia L] luismfv:
I dont think so, i only have the sony pc companion 2.1 installed, where can i download the drivers?

Thanks for the help!
[Sony Xperia L] xperiaxploit:
When u connect ur phone in usb debugging mode, the drivers usually gets installed automatically.. Check - right click on my computer/manage/device manager... If the drivers are not installed, then u'll find 'android devices' with an exclamatory sign, try updating or try it manually...it shud b like this...
[Sony Xperia L] luismfv:
Its done :D thank you so much for the help.

For some random reason i unpluged the phone from the usb and plugled it in again and it said i had a driver to install, but i had unpluged it some times before but it didnt do anything, ho well, again thank you for the help i realy liked this forum, glad i found it!
[Sony Xperia L] xperiaxploit:
Thats great, u'l really have real awesomeness when u become a superuser. :) Have fun. :D
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
When the new firmware comes out, will be able to use Moto chopper to root our xl?
[Sony Xperia L] billbond4:
Root not working on new software
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Thanks for the info. I'm working on it. Expect the the thread to be updated soon.
[Sony Xperia L] mychael14:
thanks!
[Sony Xperia L] maxo3000:
New Stock 4.2.2 root

Hi guys... Is there any way to root the new 4.2.2 ? I believe that vRoot method was available but I can't find it no more

Is it dangerous or so ???? Please update me
[Sony Xperia L] Hipom:
I use that method with no problms.i dont no why is not available...
[Sony Xperia L] Levered:
GUIDE ROOT 4.2.2 with safely

Okay anybody facing problem root on 4.2.2

For UB only

Follow this step:

1.Run.bat in attachment and it reboot..(Click Here)

2.After Complete Reboot, check you have supersu application on your devices

3.Power off your devices, flash kernel have include su binari (extended kernel),

4.After complete flash, power on your devices and enter to cwm

5.Go to Advanced, Power Off > the select yes to install system/bin/su.

6.Connect Your Devices with flashmode..

7.Open Flashtool,click flashmode then select fw 4.2.2 with untick data and cache. Tick All Exclude except Kernel and Tick No Final verification

8.After Complete, power on your devices...open SuperSu application and Update SU binary.

9.Install Busybox on your devices (You can find them on playstore)

Enjoyed...You have completed root :good:

FOR LB...DOWNLOAD AND RUN 360root

OR used this method

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45889952&postcount=1