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[Xperia Z Android Development] asrhael:
Thanks dude...Root work fine on my C6602 device. Just follow the step-step guide and everything work flawlessly.

After installed flashtool, when you install the drivers I selected fastboot, flashmode and Xperia Z drivers (3). That's my tip if any of you have a trouble with that.

I don't know why, but PCC don't offer me the 10.3.1.A.2.67 update. In "about" I'm with the 244 version, but I can remember that inside my phone I downloaded and installed a short update that appear in the "software update" section.

Best regards guys!
[Xperia Z Android Development] niftytechster101:
Bump

Where do i extract the easyroottoolkit.zip files? What is the root directory c:\?? Noob question i know! Im in the middle of the process and cant move forward without the answer!
[Xperia Z Android Development] asrhael:
Dude, "C:\" is the "root" of the "C" hard drive (where the Operative System is installed in your computer). So, you need to enter to "This PC" (or "My PC") in your windows, then double click on "C" drive and then extract all the files here. Take a look to the attached picture.

https://db.tt/UTlQmwpK
[Xperia Z Android Development] niftytechster101:
Done! thanks a ton, asrhael, i've moved forward. Dumb question, i shouldve known that, thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] ST4YSTR0NG:
God f this... Been trying to get root for hours now. I flashed to .244 generic nordic unbranded. Then I flashed .423 kernel and repeated all the instructions over and over, checked again if I missed something. Its not working.

Now Im not sure if it has anything to do with where I installed Flashtool. I installed it on another partition than my OS partition. And the part where I should extract the exploit files on drive C: and root directory? Thats completely abstract since I tried extracting the exploit almost everywhere.

Edit: Wow for the second time. All I had to do was switch to MSC mode.....
[Xperia Z Android Development] eagle25884:
Worked fine with new 10.3.1.A.2.67

Thanks Doom, outstanding work !
[Xperia Z Android Development] fokus:
Hi!

I am new on Tablet Z (Comming from Motorola Xoom).

Now i have a problem: When i flash the .432 kernel the tablet does not boot. Nothing - only black screen - no SONY-Logo.

Downloaded that file 2 times, checked MD5 all ok.. :crying:

I had to flash new ROM (244) to get it back to life.

BTW. Bootloader is unlockked.

Pls help!!

THX.
[Xperia Z Android Development] GrimTech:
This works great!!

I had a spot of bother with the WIFI but I renamed the /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf to /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.bak and rebooted the phone, all is well.
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
You did flash the correct kernel for your firmware back after rooting, right?

I ask this because wifi stops working for me when flashing the 423 kernel required for the exploit and starts working again when the correct kernel is flashed.

Did you read this from the OP?

I think the problem is that you're flashing phone kernels to your tablet, for a start.
[Xperia Z Android Development] fokus:
ooops...:o

OK. That seems to be the problem. Is it possible to root the Tablet with .244 on it?

THX!
[Xperia Z Android Development] josman91:
Great in .67!! Root ok and Dualrecovery installed. :victory:
[Xperia Z Android Development] iqbaljunaid:
works
[Xperia Z Android Development] Rootk1t:
not with this method. But you can use vroot. It roots .244 without problems.

Instructions: 1 and 2
[Xperia Z Android Development] Okluzhion:
You did so much for Arc back in the day, and you just keep rocking on. Thank you so much for this!
[Xperia Z Android Development] enjoycool:
You said

Where is the FlashTool?

Please suggest.
[Xperia Z Android Development] josman91:
Please, read a bit the forum. ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2275632
[Xperia Z Android Development] enjoycool:
Thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] davintsai:
I'm now with my whole new Xperia Z in the latest 10.3.1.A.2.67, never rooted and never unlock the bootloader.

I am now trying to root my Xperia Z without Unlock the BL, i follow these thread, but when i got stock in the step 2.

I open the flashtool , and choose the flashmode to flash the XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.f tf - 7.12 MB, and the flashtool showed me this error message:

25/027/2013 23:27:00 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

25/027/2013 23:27:01 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

25/027/2013 23:27:01 - INFO - Reading device information

25/027/2013 23:27:01 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.

25/027/2013 23:27:01 - INFO - trying to continue anyway

25/027/2013 23:27:01 - INFO - Start Flashing

25/027/2013 23:27:01 - INFO - Processing loader

25/027/2013 23:27:01 - INFO - Checking header

25/027/2013 23:27:01 - INFO - Ending flash session

25/027/2013 23:27:01 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function.

25/027/2013 23:27:01 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

25/027/2013 23:27:01 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

25/028/2013 23:28:01 - INFO - Device disconnected

Don't know why this happened?

Is that because my Phone Driver on the Computer? Is that correct when my Xperia Z is in Flashmode, it should be an Android ADB Device when i checked into my Computer device? When i push the vol. down button and connect my phone to computer, the LED just didn't show me GREEN, its just flash a very small while with red and green light and then showed nothing, so im wondering i'm not boot into the Flash mode correctly.

Plz help...thanks a million time.
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
Read first log line...

Xperia Z do not show any sign of being in flashmode besides a green blink that shows for less than a second. You will have to trust flashtools, and keep pressing volume down until computer recognizes it right, a.k.a. installing proper drivers, etc.
[Xperia Z Android Development] alexchris:
The links for the kernels do not work :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
Please wait server should be back online soon...
[Xperia Z Android Development] cyrom:
Links are still down:( im in need of those files. Can't wait any longer.:(
[Xperia Z Android Development] kingvortex:
You will have to wait. Have some patience. :rolleyes:
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Anyone who can upload ALL the files from this topic to Google Drive, please contact me by PM with the link.

[MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] is currently not in the position to set up an alternate location, but I am, so he asked me to help him out here.

REMEMBER: DooMLoRD does NOT allow you to share HIS files, so even if you put it on Google Drive for me, DO NOT SHARE THE LINK IN PUBLIC!

EDIT: [MENTION=3662018]Tamirwig[/MENTION]: thanks dude, you saved our day :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] krystiano:
Please!!!! upload all 4 files !!!!
[Xperia Z Android Development] cyrom:
Hi! can i just create my own 2.67 kernel only ftf? i'll extract it from my ftf
[Xperia Z Android Development] krystiano:
any progress?? i want to root my xperia , please :crying::crying:
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
Copy kernel.sln and loader.sln from Prepared folder into flashtools one, and firmware folder, while it is preparing to flash the firmware.

Then cancel it, and select "tools", "bundle creation", and select the proper files you saved before in any folder you can remember
[Xperia Z Android Development] Johny181:
Here is all 4 new links.I hope it will working for you :)

Mod Edit - Do not upload mirrors when the OP states "DO NOT MIRROR"
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I believe DooMLoRD is very specific, DO NOT MIRROR HIS FILES!

The DevHost downloads are working again.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Johny181:
I am so sorry, but i wanted help you.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
I know m8, but there is a quality assurance when DooMLoRD keeps track of all and any of the files he releases, if his files start flying around editted to destroy your ROM or copy your personal data, DooMLoRD will be getting the blame... i hope you understand!
[Xperia Z Android Development] nurps:
Is there country specific stuff in the kernel or can i use the one in the 1st post for any region?
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Only Samsung has introduced some region shizzle, no such headaches on Sony devices :good:
[Xperia Z Android Development] kamalmawa:
I don't think any device comes with region specific kernels. Like NUT said Samsung devices comes with region specific modems not kernels. As far as I know only differences in XZ regions and customisations are languages, carrier specific settings and few other apps ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] oranglewat:
Just installed the new 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware and rooted with this. Works like a charm. thank you.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Kink:
I was for months on a previous rooted version because the OTA update would always fail (not sure if it was due to the root/removed bundled sw/phone encryption/mix of these).

But finally got it to update to 2.67 today using PC companion.

Was finger crossing while following the procedure to get root back and indeed your workaround to root 2.67 worked like a charm :D Many thx DooMLoRD :good: I am delighted :victory:
[Xperia Z Android Development] wmaung20:
Root failed

Hi all,

I did follow OP's instruction and my ZL(5606) bricked. Used Flash Tool and flashed with Generic .243, then no power on.

It did happen last 2 days ago after long charged, it back Red LED and Used PC Companion repair. Last night, I did it again and no luck.

Can someone suggest? I did rooted before .267 updates using same OP's tool kit.

Thanks in advanced.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Well... Are you using ZL kernels to do this?
[Xperia Z Android Development] wmaung20:
Root ZL 5606?

Thanks for reply. Sorry I didn't look at the Op's post which only for Z. That gave me a problem. Would you mind point out which post I can follow?thanks again for your help.
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
Sorry to be crude but: it took me a mere 2 minutes to find this...

Eventhough DooMLoRD has seized the active development for your device, he allows others to re-release his projects for the Z as packages maintained by others... the OP root method has also been adapted and is maintained by someone else...
[Xperia Z Android Development] wmaung20:
Rooting C5606

WoW...

Quick reply. Thanks..

Yes I followed this treat by sanjulgupta. Is it ok to flash with Xperia ZL_C6502_.2.67_Kernel.ftf By the download link??

On other day, I got bricked with DooMLord's Z treat which is my fault( I didn't read it for only Z).
[Xperia Z Android Development] [NUT]:
For the ZL and the Z the same thing applies: the kernels are interchangeable between different models within the same type, so yes, you can.
[Xperia Z Android Development] wmaung20:
Root ZL 5606?

Thank you so much. I will try tonight and great details.

Regards,
[Xperia Z Android Development] grimreaper57:
Problem flashing

Hi. Sorry to be a pain but i cant seem to flash the kernel. Can you advise me what Flash Tool to use.

Thanks. Gary.
[Xperia Z Android Development] wmaung20:
Rooting

Hi Gary,

I just did Rooted. Following OP's instruction and use Generic C 5606 2.67 US Version.

Here is link...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2459497

Enjoy...

And Thanks for all who helps and suggests....
[Xperia Z Android Development] Howell:
I just updated to 10.3.1.A.2.74 (Orange FR) and this procedure does not work anymore...

HELP ! :(
[Xperia Z Android Development] Vladovski:
Flashtool Doesn't Flash

Hey

I am trying to flash the old/new kernel using flash tool on win7 but I get stuck on the screen that asks me to insert the usb while pressing back button on a x10mini.

I did it for a friend using another PC and on win8. All works fine.

please help :( ???
[Xperia Z Android Development] o0oP5:
i'm on .244 with custom kernel, now i got the notification that version 2.67 is available,,

i tried to applied it via sony 'system update', but i get "could not install" notification..

my question is, do i have to do this update, since 2.67 is only upgrade the kernel (if i'm not wrong) and

i'm planning on using custom kernel (which i'm gonna apply after the update process)..

thank you! :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] NoSubstitute:
I did OTA update from .244 to .67 without losing root. Quite nice to not have to fiddle with it, especially since the Z seems to be updated often.
[Xperia Z Android Development] ancilary:
switched from s2 to Z

its kinda confusing

i coped ftf files to flashtool>firmwares folder but these files are not showing up in flashmode

only that xperia10 thing

thanks in advance

EDIT : showing after redownload
[Xperia Z Android Development] NoSubstitute:
Most likely you can't do OTA at all if you're already on custom kernel. Also, there would be no point. Just flash an updated ROM with your new custom kernel.
[Xperia Z Android Development] o0oP5:
ahhhhhhhhhhhh.. i missed that,, thank you..
[Xperia Z Android Development] vibecatalin:
Thank you! Worked like a charm on .67
[Xperia Z Android Development] worf_1977:
Works in .74 as well
[Xperia Z Android Development] johngreener:
Great job, DooM.

But I will wait one-click solution
[Xperia Z Android Development] schlei:
hi, i did everything like in the first post described but i have no wlan after all !

root is working finde but no WLAN !:confused:

any suggestions
[Xperia Z Android Development] lonelywolf90:
I hope this is not some redundant question, I've read the whole thread but I couldn't find my answer.

Call me ignorant and clueless, but will this method unlock the bootloader? I want to root this XZ of mine via this method and install the eXistenZ Honami ROM later on.

And also, will the data in the SD Card ne totally wiped when I root without unlocking boatloader?

But I do not hope to unlock the bootloader because I need the warranty.

Kindly reply me ASAP, thank you guys ;)
[Xperia Z Android Development] johan8:
Your question are as a Known basic knowledge.

This root method is for Locked Bootloader, means that it won't touch the bootloader and it can't !

root, won't wipe anything !

These are basic knowledge.
[Xperia Z Android Development] lonelywolf90:
I see, I thought it would unlock the bootloader because it uses the Sony Flashtools software, I got confused there.

You are right, rooting won't wipe data, but unlocking the bootloader would, I got mixed up. There's so much to absorb now. I'm sorry for asking silly questions, trying my best to understand the process so that I do not screw up, haha.

Thank you very much!!
[Xperia Z Android Development] falcobredewold:
Help! I've tried everything and I can't figure it out...

I have an Xperia Z C6603 10.3.1.A.2.67 so I've tried downgrading the kernel with FlashTool like said in this topic. When FlashTool says the flashing is complete I reboot my device and run DooMLorD but then I get the message; "The system cannot find the patch specified"

Help me please because now my phone prompts me to update to 10.3.1.A.2.67, but it is already updated to that number if I look in the settings of my phone and the message won't disappear. When I try to update it just reboots and gives me an error that it can't update...

I hope someone can help me!
[Xperia Z Android Development] dhruvzz:
thanx...but can we hav recovery onn ??
[Xperia Z Android Development] nick2crete:
Does the customization number change after this flash ?
[Xperia Z Android Development] hapticc:
hey doomlord everything is fine i got rooted indian version but now wifi is not working plz help
[Xperia Z Android Development] techpal:
I am on Indian Firmware and rooted and wifi is working absolutely fine.No problem whatsoever.
[Xperia Z Android Development] hapticc:
i am also on indian .244 and i received handset just today after replacement. i did all steps as mentioned still cant turn wifi on earlier before root it was 100% fine
[Xperia Z Android Development] DeathlessOne:
A silly doubt: After flashing the provided .423 kernel and rooting, can I flash my own .244 kernel corresponding to my region or should i flash ONLY the one provided by doom?
[Xperia Z Android Development] Blacklistest:
i used [CWM 6.0.3.3][ TWRP 2.6.0.0] XZDualRecovery 2.6.0 RELEASE n its worked
[Xperia Z Android Development] LenAsh:
They're all the same.
[Xperia Z Android Development] Tungstwenty:
[MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION],

I was looking at the installation script and didn't understand why you're setting the setuid bit (04755) on the /system/xbin/busybox file. Is this a bad copy/paste in the script? At least at first glance (unless I'm missing something, of course) this will not be good.

/system/xbin/su, on the other hand, gets setuid+setgid (06755) which in that case is correct.

Another question:

Does anyone know if excluding the kernel partition when flashing the full ftf (thus keeping the current kernel, which is exploitable) is sufficient? I was thinking whether I could flash the 244 ftf excluding kernel, boot normally and apply the existing exploit (the one on this thread), and then re-flash the same ftf but excluding everything except for the new kernel.

A potential issue might be that during the first boot with the new /system, the old kernel will still be in place and it could prevent the upgrade steps (on the existing /data stuff) to complete as expected, leading to potential inconsistencies later on :confused:
[Xperia Z Android Development] ce_rob:
this might be a stupid question (even after having quoted the above text lol) but, if i have a c6606 running a c6603 .423 base, upgrade to .244, can i use this root exploit since the firmware itself is c6603? like, it wouldn't matter if my DEVICE is a c6606, right?

sorry, first sony phone so i'm still figuring things out (flashtools vs odin, etc etc).

thanks!
[Xperia Z Android Development] applefruit:
So we are supposed to do update via PCC to 244 followed by the steps show on the first post to root it right?

Being a noob. I followed the steps on the first post without first updating via PCC so I'm still running 10.3.A.0.423. Now I'm unable to update via PCC. What should I do next? Thanks for any help...
[Xperia Z Android Development] DooMLoRD:
check the older recovery threads...

the customization of the SW on system remains the same... the kernels are usually the same...

confirm that u have flashed back to the .244 FW kernel

u can flash any region .244 kernel...

thats what is followed while installing busybox... afaik busybox binary always gets 04755 & su binary is always 06755...

ya that is fine as long as u use the NEWEST version of my toolkit (v18)

ya if u have a C6602/3 FW running properly on C6606 then it should work...

u will need full ftf now...
[Xperia Z Android Development] NetSkill:
Worked fine for me Thanks :)

Odoslané z C6603 cez Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Z Android Development] Tungstwenty:
Thanks for the clarification!

I had a look at the busybox sources and it's suid-aware. It will drop the euid=root except for situations where CONFIG_FEATURE_SUID has been compiled in and there's a /etc/busybox.conf file stating which applets should run elevated (and even which user to switch to, if it needs something other than root). Therefore, despite the apparently unsafe SUID bit, the binary is ready for that scenario and won't escalate privileges. :good:

0755 is fine too, as this FEATURE_SUID + /etc/busybox.conf is apparently not used in the wild; at least I haven't seen it on Android yet.
[Xperia Z Android Development] applefruit:
Can I flash back to the 423 kernel provided, update to 244 via PCC, followed by step 1 to 12 on the first post?
[Xperia Z Android Development] smooth_gl:
works fine

Works fine. Thanks
[Xperia Z Android Development] johan8:
I have done by the alternate method but still based on Doomlord.

1. XZ with 10.3.A.0.423(R3B) rooted

2. connect PCC and found new rom 10.3.1.A.0.244(R5B)....... during downloading, unplug phone (don't flash).

3. download completed, use flashtool build 244 FTF

4. use 244 FTF, flash only SYSTEM and MODEM, kernel will remain in 423

5. poweron XZ, root with Doomlord's v18, it will need a while to finish.

6. flash 244 kernel

7. Poweron, Done!
[Xperia Z Android Development] djpeesh:
[MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION]

No go on the ZR as the firmware went straight from 310 tio 244, skipping 423. Tried using the kernel from 310 but its giving me a bootloop. Any suggestions?
[Xperia Z Android Development] tonycrew:
Thankyou worked like a charm.
[Xperia Z Android Development] dbolivar:
Hey, thanks, I will need to follow a similar alternate method because I have an Xperia ZL. Since I have already flashed a full FTF of the .244 ROM, I'm thinking about flashing only KERNEL of the .423 ROM using Flashtool, rooting using DooMLorD's method, then again flashing only KERNEL from .244 using Flashtool. This way I don't need to create separate FTFs for the kernels.

What do you guys think, should it work?
[Xperia Z Android Development] XperiaZFUn:
After Root My 3G don't work

My 3G don't Work After Root Plz Help me My APN is GOOD and H+ Icon is there but no internet plz help me
[Xperia Z Android Development] tatomolina11:
C6606

Hi, does this root method works for the c6606? and if it does I have to flash the unbranded generic version of the 2.67 right? and if I flash that tft through Flashtool I have to uncheck the radios and baseband at the time of flashing right?

regards to all and thank you [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] for your amazing work

and sorry I didn't found a topic to ask this.
[Xperia Z Android Development] neo_na:
Kernel Updates

I've got a prob. Can someone help me.

I have xperia z C6603 rooted 4.22 jellybean with .244 kernel (Locked Bootloader). I want to upgrade to 2.67 kernel as my update center app is showing this kernel update. I tried downloading the 2.67 kernel and flashing it using flashtool, but it's not getting updated. (The flashing is taking place successfully, but the kernel is not getting updated).

I want to update the kernel alone instead of flashing a complete FTF firmware to get the 2.67 kernel. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z Android Development] fervorous:
Yes.. I am having this problem as well
[Xperia Z Android Development] moocou:
Thank you very much for all your work, DooMLoRD.
[Xperia Z Android Development] vasantv:
hi.. Pls provide me the the link of rootable kernel ftf file for XPERIA ZR (C5502).. I tried searching. I Could not get it..
[Xperia Z Android Development] moocou:
I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for. It's the .67 firmware for the 5502, kindly provided by akash4357 ...
[Xperia Z Android Development] vasantv:
Hi .. I am already in the .67 firmware only. I need Xperia ZR (5502) 10.1.1.A.1.317 ftf kernel to downgrade and root my phone. can u provide me that.

Btw thanks for your kind response :)
[Xperia Z Android Development] moocou:
No, I'm sorry I can't give you that. Good luck.

Thanks for thanking me but can you please hit the :good: THANKS button instead. Now you've got 2 posts you can do it on. Go on, bring me up to 8 on the thanks meter please!

Oh, by the way. I'm on .67 and I rooted it using vRoot - I didn't downgrade in order to root. I'll post the link to a tutorial when I find it.
[Xperia Z Android Development] vasantv:
Thanks a lot :) rooted with vroot jus in one click :) clicked on thanks btw :D