yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
Hello,

Sorry for the delay. It's weird the recovery doesn't work as the rooting method shouldn't impact it and it doesn't need busybox.

I'll try to test asap. Do somebody else have the same issue ?
[Sony Xperia ZR] RaptorX88:
I'm having the same issue,But my problem is much bigger,as I lost my TA Backup and BE is gone,Flashed both the CWM on my unlocked bl ZR,but im having the same issue,it turns to light violet and restarts normally.
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
Hello,

I installed the CWM with the .244 firmware and it works like a charm. Has your installation process succeed?

EDIT: stock .67 kernel ftf added to the tutorial.
[Sony Xperia ZR] enlil14:
NeoJeo

Many Thanks for your simple guide. i manage to root my 2day old ZR c5503 with C5503_10.3.1.A.2.67_RU.ftf rom and kernel

also relock bootloader without any problem again many thanks!
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
You're welcome dude, glad I helped :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] tufail.budoo:
Thanks
[Sony Xperia ZR] Mario.D:
Still working fine for android 4.3

Just need to flash this file from recovery instead.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
Thanks, post edited.
[Sony Xperia ZR] e_spidi:
When use this method screen mirroring not work (bootloader problems), but for rooting is single solution... for moment.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Mario.D:
Cant test if there are any issues with screen mirroring right now, but i will then i get a chance.

Did you relock the boot loader and are all the keys valid in service menu under security?
[Sony Xperia ZR] e_spidi:
Bootloader is relocked.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Mario.D:
Yes but your TA is not ok, you have lost Marlin, WMLA and CKB key.

Did you have a valid TA backup before you unlocked the boot loader?

Not sure if it has anything to do with the screen mirroring.

Found this a user have same issues as you.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48803898

So it seems like lost DRM keys are the issue.
[Sony Xperia ZR] e_spidi:
Solved with restore TA!

Thanks again!
[Sony Xperia ZR] zytres:
Works on 4.3

Thanks man this method still works for 4.3 .569 nice job!
[Sony Xperia ZR] wihushae:
I just try to understand the rooting process, and i have 2 question:

(If i follow the instructions correctly) do i remain on the kernel which i flash in no. 4 of the noob-tutorial?

Will i have cwm after the process?

Thx 4 explanation!
[Sony Xperia ZR] Mario.D:
No thats just a tempory kernel with recovery.

Then you are done with it you should flash back the original kernel and relock the bootloader.

I hope you have a valid TA backup before you go ahead and unlocking the bootloader.

If not you will lose the drm keys, Bravia engine, screen mirroring and possible some other things wont work.
[Sony Xperia ZR] wihushae:
Thx 4 Info!

And yes i have a ta backup, where at least the backup tool says it's valid (the final answer if it is really valid i will only get when i try it ;) )

And i will only do it when i have understood the whole process!
[Sony Xperia ZR] renz0kuken:
Confirmed Working 100% in 4.3..

Thanks for share
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
Glad I helped ;)

@ wihushae: rooting the phone consists in putting a binary file (su.bin) in the /system/bin or /system/xbin folder, and a root manager in /system/app. Actually with 90% of the root exploits, to be able to put these files in the phone developers have to find a break in the system.

But as a recovery can install anything, it's also possible to root the phone just by pushing these two files in the two folders, using CWM. That's the job of the flashed .zip ;)
[Sony Xperia ZR] athrav.rajput:
i want to root my xperia zr 4.3?? plz tell d whole procedure.. and tell me where to geet the stock kernel for 4.3?? to reflash back aftr rooting?? thx in advance

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help me root xperia zr 4.3 india??
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
Just follow my tutorial dude :)

Can someone upload a 4.3 kernel please ?
[Sony Xperia ZR] renz0kuken:
Someone already share C5502 extracted kernel,..

Here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2585549
[Sony Xperia ZR] single:
worked like a charm on the new .569 firmware :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] single:
Here's the link to kernel.sin from the the US .569 ftf file:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/5reaofbcf3c8u5j/4.3_kernel_for_XZR.rar
[Sony Xperia ZR] juanenbas:
c5502 or c5503 ??
[Sony Xperia ZR] single:
c5502
[Sony Xperia ZR] Alx31:
Nice tutorial!

Thanks for sharing! ;)
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
Haha c'est qu'il parle anglais jusqu'au bout le Alex ^^

Thanks !
[Sony Xperia ZR] Alx31:
Oui sans ça on va se faire engueuler lolllll

Tapatalked with my Yuga
[Sony Xperia ZR] kishen80:
What will happen if i flash cm11?
[Sony Xperia ZR] BobLC:
Merci NeoJeo pour ce tuto. Works flawlessly on my XZR 4.3.

kishen80 : after unlocking the bootloader, you can flash cm11. But I don't catch the point of your question :(
[Sony Xperia ZR] anancr:
Hi, good day. question.

just bought a ZR. and I want to root it.

can I use this tutorial to do it?

info of my phone.

thanks.
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
Hello,

No problem if your bootloader is unlockable ;)
[Sony Xperia ZR] anancr:
just a bit lost here.

to root, I need to unlock, but first backup the TA, but to do that I need to have the phone rooted?
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
Yeah it's weird but you have to root your phone first to backup your TA.

I personnaly downgraded the phone to a rootable firmware, then rooted, backed up my TA, unlocked, upgraded and rooted again but with this method.
[Sony Xperia ZR] anancr:
1 more question, if I downgrade my XZR 10.3.1.A.0.244 to a rooteable firmware, and then flash again the 244 I need to wipe my phone?

thanks
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
Hmm I'm not sure but I advise you to make a backup first, and downgrade without wiping your data. If it doesn't work wipe it.
[Sony Xperia ZR] johan_oern:
Is it not possible to root .67 without unlocking the bootloader? I saw a vid on YouTube where this guy only plugged in the phone and ran a .bat file from doomlords root kit but that was for a previous firmware version.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia ZR] Mario.D:
Nope not possible yet, the exploits used in doomlords are fixed..67 and later version.

Not sure if vroot will work on it but i wouldn't use it, it has been banned from the forum for it might send your info from the phone else there.

You can always do it the long way downgrade to a rootable firmware and root it, take TA backup and after that let it OTA update and root will remain.

Or you can do it this way

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2590174

[STOCK ROM][LB/UB] 10.4.B.0.569 pre-rooted Customized MEA 1272-9020 with DualRecovery

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[Sony Xperia ZR] johan_oern:
Sorry for my late response but Im having issues with my internet.

Anyway, thanks for your response. I just want to double check that root remains after an OTA update as Ive read elsewhere that root is lost. Plesse confirm.

If so I'll simply downgrade before .67 and use doomlords toolkit to root without unlocking the bootloader and my bravia engine will still work, and then finally OTA back to latest.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia ZR] Mario.D:
Yes so far OTA update wont remove root, but just in case take a TA backup after you have have rooted it.

So if the root goes away you can just follow the guide here to regain root, bravia engine and the keys will be ok after relocking with the TA backup.
[Sony Xperia ZR] smartyyadav:
pls help anybody my zr is not starting. i first downgraded to .67 and then rooted using vroot and then backup TA. after thet i flashed .569 ftf after that it is not booting normaly instead android robot logo appears and a loading bar at the bottom is appearing & then nothing is happening.

what to do pls help
[Sony Xperia ZR] damithadka:
VROOT

They have upgraded the tool as at 30/12/2013

try your luck..i am rooted thanks to NeoJeo
[Sony Xperia ZR] gspbeetle:
I think some of my friends have reproduced something similar above, thats the 4.1.2 flash works but having trouble with the new firmware. (Not ZR thou, but since the method is the same, I assume the cause is similar)

Blue robot appears when flash failed, ie: kernel has not overwrite CWM; try the 'remove battery' method when flashing.

Green robot appears when the new OS (eg: andriod 4.3) is not installed properly, a version mismatch (ie: maybe somehow modded by your carrier), or not installed at all. Maybe you will need the full firmware (7xx mbs), instead of the kernel only one.
[Sony Xperia ZR] CarlitosMendezR:
Can u please share which ftf file you downgraded to, so I can root with OTA.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia ZR] drZeT:
KitKat

Will this method work with new 4.4.2 android version on xperia ZR ?
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
Honestly I don't know but you can try without risks.
[Sony Xperia ZR] drZeT:
works for 10.5.A.0.230 "KitKat"

I did and it worked. I'd used boot.img from CM10.2 and Nordic ftf

Undoubtedly the easiest way to root ZR.
[Sony Xperia ZR] NeoJeo:
Good news, thanks ;)
[Sony Xperia ZR] shenlong85:
I got into bootloop after I unlocked the bootloader!!! =(

Need to flash kernel with Wipe Data (userdata) to fix it... zzz.

Why does this happens?
[Sony Xperia ZR] Mario.D:
You should not get a bootloop just if you unlock the bootloader.

Only if you try to boot the temporary kernel (cm10) into android.

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[Sony Xperia ZR] drZeT:
Did u flash cyanogen kernel (boot.img) already ? If so don't boot your phone, go straight to recovery - press power on and hold vol+

The phone can not boot with cyanogen kernel and stock ROM, this step is only to get you to recovery and enable to install supersu.
[Sony Xperia ZR] shenlong85:
i only used flashtool to unlocked and got bootloop. Relocking back does not fix the bootloop, even when i flash back the stock kernel. So, i flash the kernel and wipe data and cache to get back a working phone.

At the expense of losing all user data...was thinking.

Bad choice of not backing up after stock upgrade to 4.4...

Take note of using flashtool to unlock bootloader of 10.5.A.0.230. Maybe juz clearing cache will work, but i didn't try... wanted my phone to be online badly....
[Sony Xperia ZR] gspbeetle:
Hi, for bootloop I guess you mean you keep getting that sony logo?

If your bootloader is already unlocked, you dont need to unlock it again.

Or you can try using this recovery img here (Stock kernel with recovery):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2774540

But using this method, your bootloader have to be opened.

Old method (flashing old kernel afterwards) still works, but maybe tricky now.
[Sony Xperia ZR] humanzqzr:
also works for latest firmware
[Sony Xperia ZR] Mario.D:
Yes still works on 4.4.4. :D

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[Sony Xperia ZR] drZeT:
Which stock ftf did you use ? Could you provide url ?
[Sony Xperia ZR] gspbeetle:
This method still works for 5.0.2!

EDIT: Dec-2015 Tested on 5.1.1 as well.

Download latest firmware with Xperifirm by IaguCool:

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142

For image, use this img by uncomment (see http://xdaforums.com/xperia-zr/general/c5502-unlock-bootloader-rom-c5502stock5-t3115901):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7l5nu0bqYuGX19QcUl5VWdKOXc/view

^ Leave bootloader open.

Otherwise, the rest is the same.

EDIT:

You may also use PRFCreated to Preload zip files:

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

Such as:

Root - http://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu

Recovery - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606

But do not pre-load xposed (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811), install it afterwards.

Magisk V14 should also work.
[Sony Xperia ZR] gspbeetle:
Updated info on recover from custom rom or only sony logo appear etc.

The latest flashtool 0.9.23.x may refuse to flash non-stock ZR for some odd reason, use flashtool version 0.9.22.3 instead.

Flash jellybean first (10.3.1.A.2.67 is good), boot once, then flash the latest lollipop 10.7.A.0.228 in this order.

Thanks ilko for his archive of stock roms
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] nukesnooper:
Sorry for the rant; but I have to vent!

I ordered my new Samsung Galaxy S4 on August 2nd. It got here 4 days later. It was in a Trdent Kracken case in minutes. Loved it! Screwed up and let the dreaded update pass through, so no root. Sucks to be me.

Sucked worse today. I have no idea how many times I used it this morning, but it's NEVER been dropped - in or out of the case. Kid gloves all the way. The phone is pristine. I went to a friends house and tried to use my flashlight on it, and no joy. (This was about 4 minutes after talking to him on it while I was on the way.) No nothing for that matter. My friend, who obviously has better sight than me said: "The face is cracked." No way! Went out into the sunlight to take a better look. WAY!

It wouldn't do anything. I took it out of the case and it was hot as hell. Removed the battery. Put the battery back in and on came the flashlight, but nothing else. I called AT&T and was told: "We only have a 14 day return policy, now." It will have to be handled under warranty. We'll be glad to ship you a REFURBISHED one STANDARD MAIL! Oh; and by the way, cracked screens aren't covered under warranty. That will be $639.00 on your next bill. It's physical damage. " Huh??? If I left the battery in the phone there would be a hell of a lot more physical damage, because FIRE causes physical damage, too. Not a concept that he understood.

Anyone have any suggestions? Similar experiences? I'm stunned. 100% stock battery, no mods, no nothing. If they think I'm going to pay for a factory defect, they're nuts. BTW; the "cracks" are under the screen. Weirdest thing I've ever seen. I have an attorney with one eye if they want to play drop the hammer. I've carefully photographed it from every angle to document the physical condition. Come Tuesday; I'll find someone who is able to examine the phone for abuse and issue a report - which I fully expect AT&T to call "physical damage".

Again; any ideas?

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] scott14719:
You can get Samsung to repair it for cheaper than the cost of a new phone. Search the forum and you will find similar cases and how much they paid for the repair. Or you could repair it yourself. Again, search the forum and you can see how much the parts cost (usually $200 - $250), where to buy them from, and tutorials on exactly how to make the repair. Of course, if you do it yourself, you need to be sure a cracked screen and / or Digitizer is all that is wrong with it or it might need addition parts / repairs. And, you also need to make sure you are comfortable doing repairs on your own. The tutorials / videos are pretty straight forward but I have herd that taking the screen / digitizer off of the phone can be tricky.

As far as the attorney goes, don't waste your time. Everyone (including AT&T) knows it would do you no good even if you really did try it.

Personally, I would let Samsung do the repair, since you already took the MF3 update you have nothing to lose. Again, if you are interested in this route, search the forum for more info. Good luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ajresendez:
Nothing you can do unless you get a real sympathetic store manager to give you new one but that's rare especially if it's out of the 14 day return window . I would do what the other guy said and get it repaired by Samsung. It's cheaper and your warranty stays intact.

Get insurance on your phone next time. I never let customers out of my store without insurance because stuff happens.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] j510:
Dang sucks. Bad batch. I dropped mine face first from standing to concrete. Scuffs on bezel but its going. Nothing wrong with the screen or anything
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] pj1980:
So sorry to hear that, sometimes it hits the fan and explodes all over the room. you can try to call samsung and see what can be done or if there is an at&t repair center near you prehaps you can show them in person what happened so they can see it IS a warranty issue. -paul
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] nukesnooper:
AT&T

No way in hell I'm going to pay one cent. This would not be my first entry into the civil arena. I bought the phone without a contract (full price) and have the unlimited insurance as part of my monthly gouge. So, what should I do? Run over it with my car? That WOULD be covered under my insurance.. But, a factory defect; no? Doesn't pass the sanity test. I know I may be banging my head against the wall, but; I'll fight them - and am 100% confident that I would prevail - but I'm tired of the AT&T "My Mistake; Your Problem" attitude.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] graydiggy:
OP, you will have to have a damn good lawyer. If you really push this, they might settle. That is a very small might. Also, there is root for MF3,just no recoveries yet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] isoh:
Sometimes I've heard going over their heads to the people at the top is helpful. Look to email every VP and Chief X Officer they have with something like this. If you can't find a directory, figure out how they construct their emails and figure it out yourself. I've heard positive results come out of this many times - it's worth a shot!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Russ77:
find your local at&t service center and go there. I had this happen with an s3, it developed a mysterious crack. I basically told the manager of the service center that if my phone is determined to be "out of warranty" because of a mysterious crack AND NO OTHER SIGNS OF DAMAGE (sorry for caps but that part is important) I would cancel my account. I got the manager to speak to someone in the warranty department and left there with an order for a refurb replacement and a written assurance that it in no way would be found to be out of warranty.

Glass, especially gorilla glass (I design high speed train parts - I deal w/ this stuff regularly), is subject to considerable internal stresses and ANY manufacturing defect such as a microscopic chip, edge scratch, or overheating from polishing is just a crack waiting to happen.

if that doesnt go anywhere call 611 and threaten to cancel, take it all the way to the retention department. they will make far more $$ off you if they ship you a new device and keep you vs. you paying ETF and walking away.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] nukesnooper:
ssuitan

It doesn't take a good attorney to present the obvious. But, yes; I do have a good attorney. My point is: "Prove it!" I could care less if they settle, or not. I've been a communications design engineer for 32 years +. This is like obtaining a murder conviction based solely on eyewitness testimony. The onus is on THEM to prove that I am responsible.

Believe it or not; assuming you don't have a complete dolt for representation; THEY have to prove THIER point. If I strike first; I'm what's known as "The Plaintiff". THEY have to disprove MY claim!

It may suck to be me today, but; if they impose unreasonable sanctions against me - IE: cut off my service; it's going to suck a lot more to be them. Because then; I have punitive damages.

"Can You Hear Me Now; AT&T?" In a battle of wits against me, gentlemen (AT&T); YOU are unarmed!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Nexii:
I would take this directly to samsung and skip att here. you probably got a better shot of getting a replacement at samsung.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] scott14719:
This could get amusing. AT&T is certainly ascarred! Good luck OP...if Luke could destroy the Death Star, I guess you could certainly take AT&T to their knees.

I still think I would go with the Samsung repair option and then get insurance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] graydiggy:
OP, you are failing to see the bigger picture. If you take AT&T to court, they will bring their lawyers and Samsung's lawyers if they have any trouble taking care of it themselves. It is not the carriers problem. They sold you the device, this is considered a manufacturer defect. They are not the ones you want to get involved with. They could care less what you have been doing for a majority of your life. They are both huge companies with incredible legal teams. Unless you have been injured by the product they provide, you are not likely to get much of anything at all. Personally, I wouldn't go so far as taking this that far.

Also, take into account that the crack could be something that you did. Maybe it was in your pocket and you bumped into a chair, or you exposed it to pressure by sitting/squatting. Technically the burden of proof is not on the accused, it is on you to prove that you are not at fault, be it intentional or otherwise. Just like when someone gets accused of murder, it is up to the plaintiff to prove their guilt.

I am not saying that it is impossible for you to have a defective device. But there could be other unknown factors that you don't even know about.

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I also believe that there is a line in the terms and conditions that states that warranty does not cover physical damage. You mentioned the battery. The battery and the device itself fall under two separate warranties. So your argument with the battery is null and void.

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One more thing. Since you bought the device for MSRP outside of contract, it is no longer the providers problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] nukesnooper:
ntiJnomi

I'll take my chances. When a thermal defect occurred from the inside out - such as this; it's as plain as the peach fuzz on your chin. $639.00; or hundreds of thousands of dollars? It's sure not going to cost me that much. FWIW; I've taken Subaru (Fuji Heavy Metals) to court and won with far less obvious evidence. I'm just pissed at AT&T right now. Another FWIW: Samsung didn't sell me the phone. AT&T did. It rolls down hill. That's between them. Samsung ISN'T charging me for the replacement - AT&T is. Oops! Back to law school. Hopefully; they'll get their heads out of their collective asses and just say: "Well, Just damn!"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] graydiggy:
If you think it is worth all the trouble, that's on you. I think that logically, you should just bite the bullet and get it fixed out of your pocket, it would be a $200 fix and a weeks time vs possible thousands of dollars and potentially getting your ass handed to you over months and by that time I can bet that you would have already switched providers and got a new phone and spent more money. I would take the hit and be done with it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Papi4baby:
Thats just pissed poor service on att and samsung.

I wonder how Apple would have handle the OPs issues.

Flame on :cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] j510:
They wouldn't have to. They don't have this hardware defect. They focus on one phone so it's a lot easier to manage. Regarding the iPhone 4 reception quality defect, was handled well through updates and even offered a bumper case free for the trouble. Plus location and service provider also played a role in that situation.