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[Xperia Z Android Development] neo_na:
ROM updates

I keep getting ROM update notification, then when I try to install it says i need a open recovery program which will write directly to my phone, when trying to find one, there were't any for my device... so are these updates really getting updated to the phone???... i got another msg saying I need super su pro version to give this update access??? can someone clarify this???
[Xperia Z Android Development] janarioo:
super thanks works perfectly :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] diz_007:
thansk.. i rooted succesfully!!!

used flashtool-0.9.10.2beta4-windows

for flashing other one didnt work....
[Xperia Z Android Development] mjs87:
Can anyone help me to make a recovery to get?

I've done this method but do not know not what is best for a recovery to get
[Xperia Z Android Development] Basian Mile:
Took me some sweat but iam rooted now too.

Maybe you can add some steps to do with the Flashtool itself. Maybe not everyone knows how to operate the Tool.

I was really a little desperate if iam doing it right.
[Xperia Z Android Development] ram11:
Hi,

I had rooted and was using the PAC ROM. Since I had problems installing the Honamix rom, I had to install the stock rom. Now it says the device is not rooted and there no su details. how to sort this out?

Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] briankho86:
Rooting 10.3.1.A.0.244

I can't get my devices rooted on both osx and windows.. any help?
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
If you want any help, you will have to provide some actual information rather than just stating that it doesn't work.

When you say that you can't get your devices rooted, you need to expand on what you have done, what happens and what the tool outputs to give anyone here a remote chance of helping you. :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] briankho86:
Ok, I did a flash of XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.ftf onto my device using flash tool for os x. And now next step I can't figure out what to do withrunme_mac.sh ? I tried to open .sh with terminal it seem nothing happen?
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
Macs aren't my thing, but there is discussion on using the Mac version on the previous page of the thread (page 21).
[Xperia Z Android Development] karandevilocs:
HELP!

hey guys

please help me

i tried and tried and tried but it doesn't work!

i've installed latest Flashtool and i successfully install the drivers (flashtool/fastboot/xperiaZ) in my WIN8 desktop!

then i flashed old kernel and then i copied doomfiles in the root of my C:/ DRIVE!

and after i run [runme_win.exe] and connect my phone and BAM nothing happens !

the cmd file just write it couldn't find blah blah and my phone doesnt restart!

please help me i don't know it's just a simple method and i know i've installed anything !:eek:

TNX
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mario.D:
Make sure that your have booth usb debugging and unknown sources enabled in the Phone.
[Xperia Z Android Development] karandevilocs:
They're ON!:eek:
[Xperia Z Android Development] karandevilocs:
FIXED :D

huray!

it just get fixed i didn't do anything particular reflashed kernel connected to PC BUT this time i Let PC COMPANION Work in background then extracted it to C:/ ROOT and BOOM SHAKALAKA it got rooted out of nowhere (JUST KIDDING):p

TNX Doomlord i know your work since Xperia X10 and you're just AWESOME! :fingers-crossed:

Greetings
[Xperia Z Android Development] ThehypnooToad:
video tutorial

can anyone please make a video tutorial how to do this ive just switched over from Samsung devices which was easy rooting methods and starting to regret this Sony milaki much appreciated thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] siezer:
Thanks, it works perfectly with no error encountered. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] yosh76:
By the way...how to get stock firmware 10.3.1.A.0.244? any links? Thanks :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
Xperia Z resource thread

Everything you need to get started with this phone is in that thread. Read through it. :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] airbus318:
Worked for me! Btw don't do as I did and check off the "kernel" box in Flashtool when flashing the older kernel onto the phone. It's an EXCLUDE box!:silly:
[Xperia Z Android Development] coolrad007:
Please help me

hey admin please tell me how to connect to usb debugging mode in sony xperia z c6602?
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
Xperia Z resource thread

Read all of that thread before doing anything else. It will save you a lot of time and questions in future.

You will find how to enable the developer options where you enable usb debugging in the Tips & Misc section.
[Xperia Z Android Development] chandu4money:
Edit: fixed
[Xperia Z Android Development] sensei_sai:
Hi.

I don't know if it's a bug, or an incompatibility, but with my PC on Windows 7 64 bitsn it's impossible to root. I had to go on my wife's PC which is on 32 bits to be able to root...

If this is real, may be Mr DoomLord should precise it in the OP.

Thanks for the rooting method!
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
No, must be something your end. It works fine on my Windows 7 64 bit installation.
[Xperia Z Android Development] keil.:
is there any news for the Tablet ..... to get work :angel: plz

:)
[Xperia Z Android Development] yassinefugi:
I applied the method step by step, but I am having some issues, in fact when I downgrade my phone to 10.3.A.0.423I have the following error messages

25/030/2013 17:30:09 - INFO - (X10flash.java:437) - Ending flash session

25/030/2013 17:30:09 - DEBUG - (USBFlashWin32.java:35) - Writing packet to phone

25/030/2013 17:30:09 - DEBUG - (USBFlashWin32.java:40) - OUT : CommandID : 4 / Flags : false,true,false / Data length : 1 / Data CRC32 : [77, 07, 30, 96]

25/030/2013 17:30:09 - DEBUG - (USBFlashWin32.java:51) - Reading packet from phone

25/030/2013 17:30:10 - DEBUG - (USBFlashWin32.java:61) - IN : CommandID : 4 / Flags : false,false,false / Data length : 0 / Data CRC32 : [00, 00, 00, 00]

25/030/2013 17:30:10 - INFO - (X10flash.java:397) - Flashing finished.

25/030/2013 17:30:10 - INFO - (X10flash.java:398) - Please unplug and start your phone

25/030/2013 17:30:10 - INFO - (X10flash.java:399) - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings

25/030/2013 17:30:10 - INFO - (MainSWT.java:133) - Device connected in flash mode

On the phone settings Unknown Sources and Debugging are checked but even with that I have this error ?

When I connect my phone to sony pc compagn it informs me that a new version 244 is available, which means that the Kernel is updated to 10.3.A.0.423 !!! but in the the phone setting I have the version 10.3.1.A.0.244?????

When I try to root it, I have the error message "build 10.3.1.A.0.244 is not supported"

Thanks for your help
[Xperia Z Android Development] sensei_sai:
Ok thanks for Reply.

Don't what happened, but with W 7 64 bits, impossible to root....
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
In what way? What happens when you try?
[Xperia Z Android Development] sensei_sai:
in Fact, nothing happened.... the Cmd windows said Daemon star successfully, and then... nothing... I waited for 15 minutes.... nothing.

I rebooted the PC, the phone, several times.... still the same...

So I switched on the PC of my wife (32 bits), and it worked like a charm in 1 minute....
[Xperia Z Android Development] pvfos:
Are the kernels available for ZR yet? Thanks in advance.
[Xperia Z Android Development] gustaaf94:
so I bought an xperia z (c6603) and updated it to the 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware with android 4.2.2.

I would like to root my device but since i,m really new to android, (this is my first android device) I already got stuck at flashing the kernel:rolleyes:

I downloaded a program called emma to do this and it says that it cannot flash my phone since it is locked.

Can someone please tell me how I should do this?

p.s. english is not my first language, sorry
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
You need to use Flashtool, not Emma.

How to flash stock roms with Flashtool

Follow that guide to get it setup and flash the kernel.
[Xperia Z Android Development] to_arif92:
So after finishing this process will my bootloader remain loocked? Because I don't want to loose Bravia E
[Xperia Z Android Development] DoubleYouPee:
yes
[Xperia Z Android Development] tommykim1987:
Thank you for this easy root method:)
[Xperia Z Android Development] to_arif92:
I uploaded the Generic UK - kernel . You can use it if you want the UK one :good:

kernel-only
[Xperia Z Android Development] schlockmaster:
DoomLord Rooting 10.31.1A.0.244 with Kit 18

I have been trying to root my Xperia Z 6603 that was updated to 10.31.1A.0.244. The Doomlord 18 Kit gives me error messages when I run it on Mac or on Windows. I have used the correct path, changed into the directory, manually typed out the commands. Nothing. What is interesting is that I am not getting a message on my phone asking me to authorize ADB to access the device. I read that Android 4.2.2 requires the user to authorize the desktop ADB access to the phone. This does not happen on my phone. I have followed the instructions in a separate thread where I used Flashtool to go back to the older kernel and even when I run the Doomlord Rootkit v18 it still spits out these error messages. Any ideas??

I'd appreciate it tremendously.
[Xperia Z Android Development] johan8:
Don't just say "error",

what is that error ?

The whole sentence.

ADB doesn't require your phone to authorize access.

---------- Post added at 03:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:31 PM ----------

Where did you donwload that emma ?

In fact, emma is for old sonyericssion,

today, it is android.

And, emma required you have offical account and smartcard, I don't think you can use it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
Sony provide instructions in .pdf tu use it
[Xperia Z Android Development] Patamdar:
Hi,

I use flashtool latest version, trying to flash 10.3.A.0.423 from 244, and flashtool log write successfully flashed, phone remaining 244, and Doomlord write unsupported version 244, what is wrong ? Please see attached screen from flashtool.
[Xperia Z Android Development] hatasu:
ok, i have now read everything. I still dont find how i can do my version.

Im now on 10.3a.0.423 root, there was a method i had to install dual recovery thing.

There is in update, but this method only works on a previos fw.

Do i have to downgrade, and then upgrade to this new version, or is there a different way for us to upgrade to the new fw.

if so, can u provide me/us with the different way
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
flash .244 kernel only back, not an entire FTF
[Xperia Z Android Development] schlockmaster:
Doomlords Version 18 Exploit for Xperia Z 6603

Here is the output I get from my mac when I run the "runme_mac.sh" exploit. Any advice???

lawrence-goodmans-macbook-pro:files schlockmaster1$ ./runme_mac.sh

chmod: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

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

Easy Rooting toolkit (v18.0)

created by DooMLoRD

"pref_event exploit"

Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!

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

Special thanks to: the_laser, Bin4ry, fi01, hiikezoe, [NUT]

and to all those who are contributing to our git tree!

Sources: https://github.com/android-rooting-tools

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

ported to Mac OS X by ChrisBoesing

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

[*] This script will:

(1) root ur device using the pref_event exploit

(2) install Busybox

(3) install SU files

[*] Before u begin:

(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device

(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"

from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options)

(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"

from (Menu\Settings\Security)

(4) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC

(5) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device

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

CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN

--- STARTING ----

--- WAITING FOR DEVICE

./runme_mac.sh: line 32: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

--- creating temporary directory

./runme_mac.sh: line 34: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

--- cleaning

./runme_mac.sh: line 36: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

--- pushing files

./runme_mac.sh: line 38: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

./runme_mac.sh: line 39: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

./runme_mac.sh: line 40: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

./runme_mac.sh: line 41: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

./runme_mac.sh: line 42: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

./runme_mac.sh: line 43: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

./runme_mac.sh: line 44: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

./runme_mac.sh: line 45: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

--- cleaning

./runme_mac.sh: line 47: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

--- Please wait device is now rebooting

./runme_mac.sh: line 49: files/adb_mac: No such file or directory

ALL DONE!!!
[Xperia Z Android Development] hatasu:
how do i do that, need step by step guide
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
First, once in .244 firmware, flash .423 kernel FTF. Then boot the phone, root it as it indeed were .423 FW. Once rooted, flash back .244 kernel FTF.

Now you have latest firmware rooted
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kreuzfelder:
No chance by me... :(

I have the right Device FW and Kernel match.

All Drivers installed correct.

Flashtool works fine, but after i use DoomLords Toolkit the XZ is NOT Rootet . . .

Tested it on Mac OS X 10.8.5 and Win 8.1 X64
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
You must flash .423 kernel, boot the phone, and root it with [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION]'s v17 kit.

Then flash back .244 kernel.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Bobbed:
Same thing happened to me. Solved by opening the terminal and manually typing the command ./runme_mac.sh in the directory where I unpacked the toolkit rather than just double-clicking the .sh file.

Try it out, see if it works for you.
[Xperia Z Android Development] kamalmawa:
If you can't undestand what clearly explained in OP you shouldn't try any modification to your phone

actually you need the v18 posted on OP not the v17.. didn't try with v17 but I remember DooMLoRD mentioned somewhere that you need v18
[Xperia Z Android Development] johan8:
Doomlord's Rooting kit v17 can ROOT this .423 completely !

This v18 is ONLY for the latest .244 firmware !

Read(study) all the post !

If you you not gonna upgrade to 244, use v17 to root your XZ with .423 firmware.

---------- Post added at 03:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:36 PM ----------

Make sure you extract the files correctly !

Check your files.

Check your path, where is that "adb_mac" ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Patamdar:
İt does not work on my Xperia Z.

File XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.f tf - 7.12 MB seen in flashtool, make downgrade, but DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip does not see that version is 423, still 244 and say me unsupported version 244. What is wrong? Phone is locked.
[Xperia Z Android Development] johan8:
Which firmware you are using ?

If yours still 423, use v17 !

v18 is for 244 ONLY !
[Xperia Z Android Development] Patamdar:
Firmware version is 10.3.1.A.0.244, when i check it on phone? and I used V18? which is on top of messages
[Xperia Z Android Development] johan8:
In .244, just flash 423 kernel (not the whole rom)

Then run v18.

After root success, flash back 244 kernel, reboot.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Patamdar:
yes, i did flash to 423, it gives me ok, but on phone it still 244, maybe it is flashtool problem?
[Xperia Z Android Development] johan8:
In 244, just flash back 423 Kernel.

then of coz it still show it is 244.

It is not an error of problem, just ignore it.

Start v18.....
[Xperia Z Android Development] Patamdar:
Many thanks :) I will try again, but V18 give me error that version on phone is 244 and unsupported.
[Xperia Z Android Development] @muja@:
Hi mates,

will this root procedure work on10.1.A.1434??model C6603.

thanks in advance mates.
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
If you still are on .423 firmware, use v17, not v18
[Xperia Z Android Development] @muja@:
[MENTION=321324]worf[/MENTION],is that answer for me or Patamdar??
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
Exactly the same.

Use v18 while on kernel .423, put the phone in flashmode, and flash .244 kernel.

ADDENDA: users should read and read from the very first post. Otherwise, avoid it.

It's quite simple...
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
No. Use this - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
[Xperia Z Android Development] @muja@:
Thanks buddy,cheers!
[Xperia Z Android Development] omarvin:
just click several times on the "Version Number" to enable the developer options, USB debuggin = On and then run the RootToolkit - no need to return the version of the Kernel

:D
[Xperia Z Android Development] Cenobite_:
Just a question from someone who will try to root his Xperia Z for the first time. Will using this method wipe the device? Will need to restore everything?
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
It should not destroy any data... But as a warning, use a backup tool before make any modifications to the phone.
[Xperia Z Android Development] RalphLauren:
could you be more specific: What RootToolkit, which version,etc....?
[Xperia Z Android Development] vencinik:
Work perfect, nice
[Xperia Z Android Development] [A|iENN]:
was trying to root my phone and followed the steps and now i have a issue it gives me a error on flash tool while doing step 2 that is

open FlashTool and flash the XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.f tf - 7.12 MB file, this is JUST the kernel of an older firmware which was rootable

the error i see is "For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode?"

Any help would be great
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
Your phone is powered up instead of flashing mode.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Albert Poon:
I wanna try this trick on my XTZ SGP311 10.3.1.C.0.136, but went into bootloop after flashing an older kernel from 10.1.C.0.370, can anyone help me out? Many thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
please use the latest version of toolkit even if u have flashed older kernel
[Xperia Z Android Development] Patamdar:
Thanks, everything is working, my mistake was in version of Doomlord? i tried to use V17 instead of V18. When i did V18, it works.

Thanks again to everybody.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [A|iENN]:
well phone is switched off only when i try the steps but it gives me that MTP error
[Xperia Z Android Development] [A|iENN]:
Yes followed all steps again i see the phone detected with names fine in my flash tool then i enter flashmode and try to do step 2 flashing kernel it gives me MTP error

For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode this happened after i try to put my phone on flash mode using back-button + plunging in the usb cable

very confused any help would be great
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
I don't see how you could be holding the back button on your phone when the phone is powered off.

Follow this tutorial - How to flash stock roms with Flashtool
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
In Xperias 2012 and newer it is VOLUME down while plugging the phone powered down in usb cable, not back button, wich virtually doesn't exist until the phone is booted
[Xperia Z Android Development] Albert Poon:
Yes I have tookit v18 but the point is my Xperia Tablet Z will not boot after flashing older kernel. (unless you weren't replying to me... )
[Xperia Z Android Development] Howell:
Thanks alot ! it worked perfectly.

We also can flash a kernel extracted from a FTF like explained here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2214724
[Xperia Z Android Development] Greenarcher707:
I followed step one and shut my phone off but now it won't charge or turn back on. Any suggestions?
[Xperia Z Android Development] didicola:
one quick question plz

after root and recovery and cm installs i want to go back to stock

i flash the stock firmware with flash tool but will my bootloader be locked again?

will i have to use the command with the key provided by sony?
[Xperia Z Android Development] johan8:
No, your bootloader will not lock again.

Flashtool can relock your bootloader, but I think you already lost your TA.
[Xperia Z Android Development] didicola:
before unlocking the bootloader i have used the TA tool and backed up that partition

anyway thank you very much for your answer
[Xperia Z Android Development] hutilicious:
If you still have Backup TA installed and have your backup stored on your drive just start backup TA again, choose the option to relock bootloader and youre fine!
[Xperia Z Android Development] Soulfly1976:
Now that I rooted my device. Can I still update officially. Got locked downloader. Let's say 4.3 comes out. Should I manually update?
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
yes u can still officially get any update that Sony pushes ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] octessence:
Worked perfectly for me. I have immediately performed a TA Backup so I am happy that all is well with the world.
[Xperia Z Android Development] spam.anonym:
hi ^^

sry, i dont know much about kernels, but can i Flash this Kernel after rooting?

k.r.
[Xperia Z Android Development] johan8:
No.

Although you force flashed it, your phone won't boot.
[Xperia Z Android Development] chandu4money:
Hey guys,

I have successfuly rooted with this method thanks for that.

How can i install Clockmod Recovery on 10.3.1.A.0.244 firware, with out unlocking bootloader? Any help?
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
This is the recovery I use - XZDualRecovery

You might also want to check out this thread, as it contains a lot of useful information that answer most of the commonly asked questions - Xperia Z resource thread
[Xperia Z Android Development] chandu4money:
What firmware are you using?
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
.....

Obviously 244, otherwise I would not have recommended the recovery to you. :D
[Xperia Z Android Development] chandu4money:
Thanks for the suggestion, I was stuck here, Any help?

Edit: Succesffuly installed!
[Xperia Z Android Development] meghanath reddy:
unable to delete system files after rooting please help me for getting out of this
[Xperia Z Android Development] mervluk:
The download sites aren't working. It's all very well not allowing mirrors if your sites work100%!
[Xperia Z Android Development] asdfty:
all download links are down. please re up
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
just hold on for some time... Dev-Host servers should be back online soon....
[Xperia Z Android Development] GrimTech:
Can't wait to get the last file XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.1.A.0.244_BE.ftf

It's all I need to try and root my device.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mitsuya Cider:
Could anyone host the files since it is down somewhere like mediafire? thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
please wait for some time.. the server should be back online soon...
[Xperia Z Android Development] Mitsuya Cider:
Thanks! :good:

I actually updated my rooted 423 to 244 and the root carried over from the update! :highfive:
[Xperia Z Android Development] 0wnt_:
Can I update to FW10.3.1.A.0.244 from 10.3.A.0.423 directly? I.E. Keeping all my settings, data etc or do I have to do a clean install of 10.3.1.A.0.244 onto my phone first (losing all saved data)?

Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
and its rooted!

Rooting instructions updated for 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware for Xperia Z! Both Locked and Unlocked bootloaders supported!

PLEASE DO CONSIDER DONATING AS I AM RAISING FUNDS TO BUY THE Xperia Z1 !

download links at first post!!!

regards,

DooMLoRD
[Xperia Z Android Development] niko2010:
Thank you Doom. Great work
[Xperia Z Android Development] niftytechster101:
Help! Just a noob here, so in the instructions. It says to extract easy root tool kit to root directory in c:\ where is that exactly? Stupid question i know, but i cannot move forward without an answer!