yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dralex88:
By the way, after debloat can recieve OTA update from Sony?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
I try few times but fail (more than 5 times)... how come...

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End up I use mgyun vroot - SUCCESS! :D This one

no need any proxy set

.

The vroot actually is using 360 one also, as it install 360 inside.

Vroot site - http://www.mgyun.com/vroot

Root required apps running fine.

Boot Loader is still locked.

Bravia Engine still working.

Bravia Off - view using QuickPic | Bravia On - view using Album

Restart, shutdown few times - confirm Root still working. :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
:good::good::good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Great it works man !!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Nicotine+:
360 root withing 2 minute and now using lmt without nav bar,awesome cheers :cool:

Sent from Public Toilet
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Ya, great it work! :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
Hi.

Hope, this picture can finally reassure everyone, that 360Root does NOT touch bootloader. Taken as screen capture (Power + Volume down), this was still image, not video, left part - Album, right - QuickPic.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Yup. :)

The vRoot I use also 100% confirmed not touching the bootloader, and important is vRoot no need set any China Proxy. :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hoaianh2007:
No, you have relock bootloader

here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2421793
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] satawat.thongsawat:
Confirmed!!

360 failed, but Vroot succeeded!!

Only the menu to allow root is in Chinese.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dralex88:
My bootloader is locked with this "root360" root method... Just want to confirm it is safe to debloat because I afraid can't update in future...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
Who can extract 493 firmware package it?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
Where have the 493 firmware?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
I see some machine firmware is 493！
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
Who is willing to test some things with me for recovery on locked bootloader? I'm in timezone GMT+1, so I want someone who has hangouts and is in a similar timezone so we can test some things tonight :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
Good，I can test！

I unlocked！
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Johnnynho:
There is 3 models for Ultra Z(C6802, C6806, C6833).

3G version C6802 has firmware .475 as latest.

4G LTE version C6806 and C6833 has .493 firmware and it has new user interface.

But, that .493 won't work on C6802.

Just what I understand!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] m3dd0g:
Pm me...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
C6802 also has 493
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
But Sony not release yet.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] babakmaham:
unlocked?! can u share how u unlocked phone?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
My device C6802 is unlocked，Sony's official unlock！
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
1.510，Coming！

Taiwan version C6802 can OTA 510，My is HK version is not OTA
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
Someone said 14.1.B.1.510 can't use 360一鍵Root and ROOT大師 to root, can anyone test?

Because Sony Mobile Hong Kong still not release the .510 update on Update Service and PC Companion.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
You have unlocked bootloader?

Do you have locked bootloader? :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] m3dd0g:
I can lock it no problem
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] aromatic:
Upgraded to 510, and rooted with 360 again. It works!

The only problem, a minor one, is difficult to switch to supersu or superuser.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
I lock the back！:)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Great to know this! :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ShALLaX:
Someone else willing to take on Sony's army of lawyers can (illegally?) release the binaries. I completely understand that this would take us straight to step 38-ish. However, I respect the wishes and copyright owners. I'm sorry to disappoint.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ShALLaX:
Hey, there's no copyright. If you want to post it, go and do so. Claim the first post on that forum :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
When tested can someone confirm if this will work without an unlocked bootloader please. :fingers-crossed:

Would try myself but I haven't got my device yet :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
There's already a thread there. Also, no.. i couldn't do that. It's your work, not mine :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avsquare:
too technical for me to understand what's all the 50+ steps, plus I don't have a linux :crying:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2307869

It looks like bootloader unlock is NOT needed. All we (non-linux-users) need now, is the ready-made rooted system.sin. :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
You don't need linux? It says Windows or Linux :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ShALLaX:
To be fair, it's either a case of using all-Linux, or a mix of Windows and Linux. My preference would be the former, but I work with .NET professionally, so it was easier for me to use Windows on my work laptop where possible.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avsquare:
Check his detailed steps again. You need both WIndows and Linux. Certain steps are done in Windows then you have to save and export the file to a Linux and back to Window etc before it's finally done.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
Too complicated！:crying:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ShALLaX:
Good things come to those who put in a bit of effort.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
I'm not starting the whole procedure just because I'm sure that until I can install Ubuntu in VMWare, correct it configuration, find all the needed drivers & packages etc., someone will share the ready file. :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ShALLaX:
Ahh come on, Ubuntu in VirtualBox takes about 30 minutes, tops. However, anyone dedicated enough (and risk-averse enough to release copyrighted binaries) ought to have a system.img released by the end of the day. But, where's the fun in just flashing someone else's system.img? :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
hope someone out of the root of a simple point process！
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Wubi is fast and incredible easy. Download Wubi, choose Ubuntu in the list, wait for it to finish, let it install it, reboot, choose Ubuntu and you're done. You now have Windows and Ubuntu on your computer. If you don't want to keep Ubuntu, simply boot into Windows and uninstall it like any other application (from the control panel).

You can download and check out Wubi here.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] sev7en:
Congratulations for the awesome work!

I'll try it tonight and for those want do the same I suggest to download VMWare Player then get an already built VM Linux Appliance as the published here: https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/category_groups/19 (free as the Player).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] 450Thumper:
Thanks for publishing your steps. I personally would be one to wait as well. I installed re-installed my Tablet Z so many times during the root process that I cannot go through that again!

I do like your approach of teaching the hack. Very well organized.

Thanks again. :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dralex88:
This sounds complicated... Anyway, it can be done with the clear instruction...

Just before root it with this method, a few question I wish to ask, please?

1. After root, still can update?

2. After update, root still persist?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
There's another saying that good things come to those who wait.. Think I'll go with the latter :D

Anyway great instruction shallax, if I already have the XZU right now, I'll probably try it actually :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] athena1973:
very impressing...

I will choose to wait considering the complexity..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Mucho79:
You are able to lock the bootloader again?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
But did you manage to replace the chinese superuser with chainfire supersu? Because I'm on .475 and having that problem now. Also waiting for .510 ftf :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
Ok, both of you pm me your hangouts email so we can get this party starting :p

I'll have dinner soon, then I'll add you guys
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] babakmaham:
I am confused

My situation says

Bootloader unlock allewed:yes

This means bootloader is locked but can unlocked.that's right?!

Ok.can i unlock bootloader with older method like as xperia z?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
It only means that you can unlock the bootloader through Sony's official channel if you want to.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
ahhh the anticipation of who is able to accomplish posting first FTF tonight :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] kkkok8051:
Have anybody upload the 510 firmware system.img rooted? I use 360 root can't be done. Smooth headace.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
360 root is proven to works. But the only problem is the requirement for proxy.. The trick is getting your connection through. That said, I don't even need proxies - I live in Indonesia. Several attempts were to no avail, then disable anti-virus, then all is well. I think it was firewalled - and I have another antivirus that doesn't include firewall.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
I have rooted my Z Ultra which firmware is 14.1.B.1.510, but it's complicated.

Download and install ROOT大師 (Don't install other rooting software)

Download C6802_14.1.B.0.475 (Kernel only)_GENERIC Hong Kong.ftf

Download C6802_14.1.B.1.510 (Kernel only)_GENERIC Taiwan.ftf

Update your Z Ultra to 14.1.B.1.510 via PCC / US / USP

Turn on your phone once time and turn off it

Open Flashtool, click "Thunder" logo, select "Flashmode", click "OK" button

Select C6802_14.1.B.0.475 (Kernel only)_GENERIC Hong Kong.ftf and click "Flash" button

Click volume down button and plug in USB cable, wait the flashing finish

Turn on the phone, select Language

Pull down status bar, click "Settings", tick "Developers"->"USB Debugging" and "Security" -> "Unknown Sources"

Open ROOT大師, follow steps to root your device, it will reboot after root is finish, then turn off your phone

Open Flashtool, click "Thunder" logo, select "Flashmode", click "OK" button

Select C6802_14.1.B.1.510 (Kernel only)_GENERIC Taiwan.ftf and click "Flash" button

Click volume down button and plug in USB cable, wait the flashing finish

Root finish.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
Update:

I'm almost finished with testversion 1 of the recovery, my tester is waiting to test it :)

I'll keep you guys updated right here :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
I have Lock Bootloader and I can test it
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Johnnynho:
Got rooted and thanks for detailed instructions.

As a step 15, I install SuperSU from Play Store and uninstall VRoot by pressing White Big Button beside Green Root Button.

X-Reality shows up and I feel my phone is more smooth with quicker response and no issues at all.

Will see any improvement on Battery Life by tomorrow.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
I need someone with locked bootloader and root to test recovery :)

Don't PM me, I'll be watching this thread and I'll PM you!

EDIT: recovery is prepared for 510fw
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sergey_TSA:
Rooted by 360 root, 510 firmware installed. application with worm, came with firmware deleted.

The root with 360 root is much easier than vroot, but need good proxy.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
But 360 One Click Root can't change other permisson app (e.g. SuperSU)

I think VRoot is better.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Akemdwr:
Can someone make the rooted system.img for the 510, for those who have already unlocked the bootloader?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] m3dd0g:
When i have time tonight i can make one.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I would be extremely grateful if you can make that happen, it would be great to be able to update to 510 rooted in a similar fashion as with 475 rooted (system.img).

I will wait for your signal.;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
ok, after testing a lot of recovery versions yesterday, I think I'm getting closer to get it to work :)

I have 3 testers and we are testing again now, let's hope we'll get it booting in recovery this time!

EDIT: 2 of the 4 versions I prepared for today aren't working, let's hope the others will be better

EDIT2: none of the version worked.. But we are testing more versions, I missed something in like the last 15 versions which should be back now :)

EDIT3: none of them work, we'll try again tomorrow since I'm going away tonight
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ERICTHK:
That's a very good news m3dd0g, I also prefer to use the system.img method to achieve root on .510 firmware.

Your previous .475 img works like a charm :good:

However, there's a question which I have been thinking... as we must use Flashtool to flash the .510 FTF during the process, would it give us 'SOD' after that?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
The Link on line #3 is not working, is there another link?

Is this the only method to root .510?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] E90 Commie:
I followed the guide but since the link to the 510 kernel failed, I used the full FTF and just flashed the kernel from it.

The guide worked perfectly and I relocked my bootloader temporarily in order to use Sony Bridge for the main update.

So far no SODs. The only thing I have noticed is that FolderMount causes a reboot when it tries to bind folders and it indicates that Sony has changed the naming policy of the memory card and its path. Otherwise, it seems like it works properly so it is obvious that flashing the official update is the way to go until there's stable FTFs out.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
after when you switch Backlight optimizing. You will stock at long boot.

It will take 1 min to load. (looks like a SOD but is not it just a long boot)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
https://github.com/Bin4ry/android_device_sony_togari
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Andrewtst:
Follow instruction here - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2425628

I try a lot of times and some people had try it as well. It is pretty sure it behave like that and prevent solution.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
O...I got this problem too.

I have uploaded a new link.

http://www.mediafire.com/?4qrxdggk5m1j2x3
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] androidindian:
interesting.. hope there is an experimental release sometime..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] m3dd0g:
First step is to have a working recovery. I and http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=4340984krabappel we are testing. When recovery is full working expect some builds from me.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krumbs:
This worked for me. Will it be correct to assume that if I reinstall the India firmware and then use this method again, it will work? The kernels should be the same for all regions, right?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
I also in the test:p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
Haha yeah :p and also a third person with unlocked bootloader :)

anyway, I think we can get a working version today :p

I'm also experimenting with the device tree from bin4ry ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Akemdwr:
We pray for your success!!! :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
Thx! BTW: I have a big surprise coming tonight for unlocked bootloaders probably :)

But maybe I can't make it before tonight or even this week, I don't know which issues will pop up

hint: Android 4.3 baby!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dralex88:
After update 510, root gone... 360 root "succesful" the one-click root claimed but no superuser? Can't update SuperSU binary also... How to root 510?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
EDIT: nevermind :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] k-12:
vroot worked for me pretty good ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] corrado85:
Android 4.3? Puuhhleaaaze -yea right :silly:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bigbiff:
Sony does release AOSP files at least.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
Euhm no, I'm working on device tree myself at the moment :p

bin4ry is also working on it :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bigbiff:
I mean in their OSS zip at their site. You still have to build the tree :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Bin4ry:
OSS package is far away to be AOSP, thats just kernel-source (old TAG) together with some other files they need to publish.

Regards
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bigbiff:
Guess I was told wrong about them releasing all the files for AOSP. :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
I'm close to building an Android 4.3 ROM at the moment. But I needed to fix some things so there will be a lot of broken stuff. I'm just compiling to get recovery for you guys at the moment.

So a ROM release isn't close yet!

We have a recovery which we can enter but it crashes after a minute. I'll have my last exam tomorrow after that I can test and work on it all day :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Bin4ry:
I am sure they will. But this phone is pretty new, and you must not forget they maybe busy with IFA and stuff the next days. Usually AOSP for a phone will come from Sony soon, but not on Release Day, and as far as i know the Global Release is not yet done ;)

Always remember: Most of you got the phone early from HK, but Sony's annoucements/timelines always corresponds to the European Models/dates. So when they say something will come soon after release of the device, they normally mean the european release ;)

Regards
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Finally you here man.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bigbiff:
Is this TWRP or CWM? I might be able to help with TWRP issues.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
CWM
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ShALLaX:
Rather than being so secretive, it'd be nice to know the technical details. Did you manage to flash your own kernel/ boot partition? If so, what is the ELF layout/ format?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Sergey_TSA:
360 root works, especially if good proxy was chosen. Please remember, through Chinese proxies the Google applications does not allowed. After rooting you have to delete all Chinese programs installed by 360 root (hieroglyphics names, 5 programs) except Chinese superuser which you can see yellowish - green one at the screen shot attached.

The superuser works quite good. The left button meens yes. After program was first allowed root access you can modify settings by opening the superuser application and tap on the name of application, then you will be invited to allow constant root access - just tap left button.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
CWM first, I'll do TWRP after CWM works :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Foxy_Lady:
Ummm.. Guy !!

I'm so headache for the detail, whatever you r discussing about.

Is there any way to do it fast or easier by one click, please??

Katherine,
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Your avatar is distracting me
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
Check original development section for recovery ;)

These are test versions but they are compiled from source for XZ Ultra so they should work. Please give me somz feedback in the thread :)

I'll go to bed now after working all day on this :p

I hope to see some feedback and comments in the threads in Original Android Development
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
I left you some feedback on the development thread.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dbchoong:
Has anyone tried One Click Root?

I searched this forum but did not see anyone talk about this.

I'll be getting my Ultra next week.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
EDIT: never mind
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Foxy_Lady:
HA..HA..Thanks so much...LoL
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
FXP Recovery complete！@krabappel2548 Will compile cm10.2 it?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] maquan:
Why need to flash kernel? Before I was on 475 HK, rooted by fastboot system.img method. Than I changed CDA to let PC Companion upgrading my phone to 510 Vietnam version. Enabled USB debugging and Unknown source. Run ONLY vroot and DONE. No wipe data so my data and apps is still there. SuperSU that I installed before can update binary fine, use Titanium backup to freeze the Chinese Super user and SuperSU auto take the job after that. My phone work fine till now even not wipe data or re-flash any kernel :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
Yeeson, I have a problem when I push the deodexed apps and framework files via adb, my Z Ultra will reboot when I mount /system.

Do you know why? Thank you.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
This is one of the root method when can't root.

Someone said change to older kernel can root, so I try it.

However, I can't directly use VRoot to root .510 firmware, it will say root failure.

Because the newer kernel maybe patched the perf_event exploit,

I try to flash the older kernel, use "360 One Click Root" to root and flash the latest kernel, then use "VRoot" to fix something. Finally I got the full root.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
具體什麼意思？
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bigbiff:
Has anyone figured out what exploit these utilities are using? If it's perf_event like the previous poster said could we:

1. Flash old 475 with flashtool

2. use something more trustworthy like http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2335992

3. backup TA partition

4. unlock for easy flashing

5. restore TA to have bravia niceties

Thanks for your input!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] androidindian:
I hope [MENTION=1346722]Bin4ry[/MENTION] has figured it out .. since he will also be releasing a stock based recovery for us today. Wish there was an easier way to root this beautiful device :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] yeeson:
Looking forward to the arrival of the Recovery
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] beenoliu:
即使我不能將deodexed檔經adb換替，一mount system就重啟

我自己將/system/app和/system/framework內的.apk+.odex檔用AutoDEOTool合併成deodexed apk，

之後我跟這個方法經adb更換檔案，但到以下這一步就重啟了

「mount -o rw,remount /system/ /system/」

我以前Xperia TX都行的，我猜是root不完全 (但用Root Explorer可mount system)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] madanlmg:
Very annoyed to see that Sony is trying to disable Bravia Engine for rooted Z Ultra devices.

Hope someone gets an even more simpler way to root, my friend is asking me to root his new device.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] rockky:
I'm just dejected.

I'm innately ATech....but this is the first device in 12 years I've had so much trouble tyring to root.

Pretty much given up...deliberating selling and SamsungNoting w/ Note3
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
How old are you ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] brosenz:
Here there is a very easy process:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2431252
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bASKOU:
Troll!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] krabappel2548:
I'll see what I can do to provide a fix :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Anyone know if this works on the C6833?

Mine arrives tomorrow sometime before 1pm and I usually root straight out of the gate and use TB to restore my apps and app data :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Blacklighter11:
Nice breakthrough. My xzu will be arriving tomorrow. I'm still on the fence if I'll be able to follow this procedure.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ShALLaX:
Assuming a bootloader unlock isn't required, you should still be able to receive official updates, but I'm not sure if these will apply cleanly without having to do a factory reset. As to whether root will persist, I cannot answer this as I don't know how updates generally work. I'm not sure if they proactively try to replace to su binary with a stock version.

The good news is that you can just repeat these steps to re-root with the latest updates. That's why I feel that providing the instructions is more important than simply releasing the rooted system image.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Stu|:
I'll upload the system.img file if someone sends me it. I'm getting this phone next month when it's released in the UK.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Drakosha:
ShALLaX, Hi.

After some research, I think that "fastboot flash system system.img" will not work without unlocking bootloader. However, I'm still pretty sure that in flashmode, any FTF can be flashed assuming "kernel.sin" is not checked. However, to try this, we need to rebuild system.sin from system.img (and pack it inside "ftf" container). I haven't found the tool for img2sin conversion, do you have any information on that?

Thanks, Draco.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ShALLaX:
Hi Draco,

I've posted elsewhere that all of the bin2sin tools that I've found so far produce a SINv1 file. The Xperia Z Ultra appears to use SINv3 files. Aside from the version number and the header looking slightly different, I'm unaware of what other technical differences there are between the formats. Unfortunately, the phone seems to reject SINv1 files upon performing a header check. I've only tried this with a kernel.sin, mind, not an ext4 filesystem.