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[Xperia Z1 General] Aj.GaLaxY aCE:
I am on kitkat c6902.... i want to root my mbile but be on my indian firmware kitkat...

so after downgrading to 534 ftf --.roooting--.. flashing the .757 ftf i will have rooted indian version????
[Xperia Z1 General] JustPlayingHard:
Doesn't matter. It's just pure stock out the manufacturer software. Just flash pre rooted and boom
[Xperia Z1 General] migidid:
Im wondering is there no-downgrading root method on works or do we always need to go back 4.3 to be able to root ? i cant wait to root but i just dont want to downgrade first in order to gain access to system...
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Yes you must downgrade

the only other way is to unlock the bootloader, but doing that before backing up the TA is unadvisable, so downgrade root, then upgrade

It only takes 5-10 minutes...
[Xperia Z1 General] nu1mlock:
Hey!

The tutorial says that I need a specific Device Folder but the link doesn't work (it's not really a link). Do I need it and if so, is there anywhere else I can get a hold of it?

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] bihslk:
I have one question. I forgot that TA partition backup and i run Track ID on phone and its still recognize the music i play? How come?

Skickat från min C6903 via Tapatalk

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What i mean is that it should not work with ta lost

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[Xperia Z1 General] teamexynos:
Great guide bro

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Is there a way to unlock bootloader without deleting drm keys.
[Xperia Z1 General] 7sen:
HELLO THERE

I AM ON KK ( 757 BASE ) AND THE STATUS FOR ME (YES I CAN OPEN bootloader ) CAN I OPEN WITHOUT BREAK MY CAMERA :confused: I KNOW I MUST DOWNGRADE BUT AFTER UB CAN I UPDATE FOR LAST BASE :eek:
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
No need to downgrade

If you want to unlock your bootloader just do it, then apply the correct files for root.

However, you should consider backing up your TA first, in which case follow the link in my signature to get root on a 757 FW, backup your TA, then unlock your bootloader if you wish
[Xperia Z1 General] 7sen:
sorry but i don't get it :eek:

now i have full root on 4.4.2 WHAT'S easy way what should i do to UB AFTER I TAKE BACKUP FOR TA FILE
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
after you have backed up the TA then unlock your bootloader..

There is no easy way or hard way...just Google it

http://bit.ly/1cebNlh
[Xperia Z1 General] 7sen:
OKAY
[Xperia Z1 General] 7sen:
it's so easy :eek: I UB this morning :angel: and install doomkernel ,& Cm rom :good: I FEEL FAST :p
[Xperia Z1 General] hxq88:
TA PARTITION still alive after unlock or wiped?
[Xperia Z1 General] 7sen:
what's you mean :confused: i take double backup :( :eek:

now i don't wont any sony rom to make backup to try
[Xperia Z1 General] hxq88:
nvm i mean your phone work fine,dont have any bug after unlock?

( i wanna unlock my z1 too but still afraid it's bricked, i done all step to prepair unlock, just type command in ADB and enter haha)
[Xperia Z1 General] 7sen:
no i didn't see any bugs i was on i hackers rom when i make UB after that i just install doomkernel by fastboot after this i just install cm 11 custom rom and all good camera work fine i test it on sony rom and cm rom :angel: my phone now work fast ;)

just follow the steps :good: and search on youtube
[Xperia Z1 General] hell_no:
before you custom rom , using .757 your camera can't focus and shut an object right?
[Xperia Z1 General] taodai2304:
thanks guy!
[Xperia Z1 General] joecool666:
hi guys, i have just created a ftf file and flashed to my phone offical firmware 681 from 534 offical firmware aswel, i just wanted to know why it wrote 2 ta units on the same flash. i thought we only had 1 ta unit, any answers would be greatful regards joe, sorry 2 differant ta unit codes on the same flash,
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
It doesn't work that way, report your post to the mods using the little orange triangle in the top right of the post
[Xperia Z1 General] joecool666:
thanks greg, would you no why i have this issue, thanks again
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
I have no idea? Is you rphone still working? then don't worry

I don't actually think flashtool does anything to the ta partition anyway (AFAIK)
[Xperia Z1 General] chkrootkit:
Hi im on a .534 [NUT] FW and i installed lockeddualrecovery [Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-BETA.installer] flash this file C6903_14.3.A.0.757.flashable, power off. when i turn it on it bootloop, so i reflash it again back to .534 NUT did the recovery wipe cache dalvik, power off and it still boot loops. Any ideas how to fix this?
[Xperia Z1 General] joecool666:
phone is a beast lol works fine just found that a bit wired but thanks anyway,
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Because the instructions clearly say DO NOT POWER ON, but power off and flash the Stripped FTF

Please do it again and follow the instructions exactly
[Xperia Z1 General] chkrootkit:
thanks :)
[Xperia Z1 General] Kyrius:
[MENTION=4904057][NUT][/MENTION] and [MENTION=3843529]gregbradley[/MENTION]

i finally rooted :D don't know how but this time i had no problems installing recovery. I'm now on a rooted 761 (after the OTA).

Maybe there was something wrong with PCcompanion as i couldn't update it without getting it corrupted. Now i deleted it completely and tried my luck again with recovery. Thanks for helping me out last time guys!
[Xperia Z1 General] andywright1982:
I have managed to root and been running fine but installed a rom and forgot to flash recovery again before the first boot. Now i cant install dual recovery as it says the partition is read only. Do i need to flash stock JB and go right back to the beginning and root again or is there a way of getting recovery back? My phone is still rotted at the moment

Cheers
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
If its rooted then you should be able to install it.

use a root explorer and try to mount system as R/W

If not, then go back to 534, install dual recovery and then update to the rom of your choice

Also, please say

How did you root,

Which recovery did you install

What rom did you install afterwards
[Xperia Z1 General] andywright1982:
It says it is already RW on root browser and wont let me change permissions

I rooted using vroot

Had dual recovery installed

installed Rom Aur 8.0
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
NEVER EVER USE VROOT TO ROOT YOUR PHONE.

You IMEI number is has now been sent to an IP address in china and is on a database somewhere....

If it says R/W then it means press this to mount it as R/W, just trying adding a file to the system partition.

You do not have root

Go back to the beginning in order to re-root, but this time do not use vroot (Not that it matters for you anymore)
[Xperia Z1 General] freehk:
bootloader rooting flashing??????

so in order to root my phone i need to flash to an older version but to do that i need to unlock the bootloader but before that i need to backup TA partition but in order to do that i need to have already rooted my phone?

this stuff is really confusing man.

so the question really is, do i really need to backup my TA partition before unlocking the bootloader?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Yes you should backup your TA, but you DO NOT NEED TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER in order to downgrade

Just download flashtool from flashtool.net and flash a FTF ending in 534, as that is the easiest FW to root.

Have you already unlocked your bootloader? If so, forget all that, flash a custom kernel and root the device. Done.
[Xperia Z1 General] orenoren:
Hello Everybody,

i bought an Sony Xperia Z1 L39H in China. Everything is working fine, except installing the google play store. The phone came "out of the box" with Android KitKat 4.4.2 loaded.

I can download or install google play as apk, which seems working fine, also installing the store works. But opening the store doesnt work, without error message.

Do you guys have any experience on how i can get google play running on my phone? Which guide i could follow?

Your advise is much appreciated.
[Xperia Z1 General] freehk:
Nope have not unlocked it yet, thanks for the info

something else: in the section about flashtool OP wrote this

" - Download the XZ1 device folder I created: Xperia Z1 device files Will upload this later "

the link doesnt seem to work, do i really need it??
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
That information is out of date

Just download flashtool

Goto C:\Flashtool\drivers

run drivers.exe

choose flashmode, fastboot and xperia Z1 drivers
[Xperia Z1 General] _JT:
Trying to unlock a Z1/C6903 but I find it confusing...I have found several things to do. First one is downgrading. From what I understand I need to do the following steps:

- Downgrade with flashtool

- Root with 360, causes bootloader to be unlocked? Problem: will only run on Chinese OS. vRoot seems to be malware and I know of no other option (havent found any other either).

Other option:

- Install CWM

- Flash a supersu zip - is this really the only action needed to root? No other actions needed like flashing a previous firmware first etc?

There are so many tools and different often incomplete or ambiguous descriptions that I'm not completely sure anymore.
[Xperia Z1 General] hxq88:
unlock mean root or unlock booloader? if need root only click gregbradley's signature, the most easy method.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
360 does not unlock the boot loader

you can't do this until you have root

Follow the link in my signature as suggested above
[Xperia Z1 General] abbychauhan:
Can someone tell me if im on 757 Sony Generic FTF Stock no recovery and no root so do i have to downgrade for Rooting? I am just asking in general is the process for Rooting 4.4 Kitkat / 757 is not been developed? Cant v directly Root 757 and install recovery?

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
You have to downgrade
[Xperia Z1 General] abbychauhan:
That was fast.. Thanks.. So the process for Rooting Kitkat has to be developed yet.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Directly yes, but follow the link in my signature to get onto a KK rooted rom
[Xperia Z1 General] jumpet:
wifi dont works

I dis twice clean instalation of this rom with pimpled kernel, but wifi doesnt work in this Rom with that kernel... i did factory reset after and then install de ROM but it doesnot work
[Xperia Z1 General] abbychauhan:
U fastboot the kernal or flashed the zip? Just flash the newest Zip
[Xperia Z1 General] orenoren:
Does anybody have an advice or experience with the chinese version Z1 L39H? It has KitKat on it, and i cant seem to get googleplaystore working. It installs fine, but wont open.
[Xperia Z1 General] hxq88:
Im using custom rom base stock 757, should i need return Sony stock 757 before unlock bootloader or no need?

Thank you.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
no need
[Xperia Z1 General] hxq88:
i unlock bootloader already. How to check to know BL unlocked ? i wanna check bootloader status before flash new kernel for safe :D
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
If you have unlocked it, there is no way that it magically relocks. You have to actively do something to relock it.

Anyway

dial *#*#7378423#*#*

goto service info and configuration, the last line will tell you if the bootloader is unlocked, if it as allowed to be unlocked or if it is not allowed to be unlcoked
[Xperia Z1 General] jluiscc25:
hi,

i'm having problems with the vroot, because when i start the program it says "rooting now, please wait" then the phone restarts flashing a red led and the program says "waiting for phone to responce" then the Z1 starts and says "rooting now, please wait" but i leave it for 5 minutes the program fail on rooting
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2785286
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
DO NOT USE VROOT. It send your IMEI number to an ip address in China, and also does not work on 4.3 or later.
[Xperia Z1 General] jluiscc25:
So I use it like 10 times in 1 day, I hope that guy in china won't use it, but what can I use for a c6906?

Enviado desde mi GT-N5110 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
follow the link in my signature

except, if you cannot find a 534 FTF, just downgrade to any 4.2 version and use Bin4ry or DooMLoRD method to root. They are trusted
[Xperia Z1 General] DjeMBeY:
Finally we have Easy way to Root .757 without downgrade!! Just use this and that's it. Worked like charm on .757 & LB!!
[Xperia Z1 General] jluiscc25:
i have the 14.2.A.1.136 is there any way to root it with out flashing another or downgrading?
[Xperia Z1 General] ccelis:
Finally got to root my z1. 727 with towelroot!

Sent from my LG-F240L
[Xperia Z1 General] Ka0n:
Unlock BL

Ive read a load of stuff but still a bit aprehensive. I want to unlock my bootloader, currently on .257/4.2.2 RomAur, with root. I have already backed up TA. Would the best way to unlock bootloader be to flash a stock .534 ftf using flashtool, then upgrade to a stock .290/4.3 (OTA maybe) then unlock bootloader using sony's official instructions?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
There is no need to do any change in ftf to unlock, in fact if you downgrade to unlock you will break your camera. Upgrade to the latest firmware then follow Sony's official instructions
[Xperia Z1 General] jluiscc25:
Well finally someone post something clearly and that is easy to undersatnd

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[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Except it is now an outdated tutorial.

Look in the cross device development sections for an easy way to root on 4.4
[Xperia Z1 General] Kyouran:
Will it work on .761 LB??
[Xperia Z1 General] juanpirulo:
Yes it Will

Enviado desde mi C6903 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 General] mesaosi:
The Towelroot method does not work for me on .757 4.4.2. Pressing the Make it Ra1n button does nothing but cause the app to hang.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Do you have usb debugging enabled? Have you ticked unknown sources in settings?
[Xperia Z1 General] mesaosi:
Yep, and yep.
[Xperia Z1 General] vshainky08:
Plz delete
[Xperia Z1 General] DjeMBeY:
Yeah, same here.... That's why you need to use the Easy Root Tool for Xperia devices... They mixed up Community Rootkit with TowelRoot and it works.. Check my previous post, there's a link to this thread..

Sent from my C6903
[Xperia Z1 General] mesaosi:
Yep, that's the method I was using. I tried both v4 and v5 and neither work. The script downloads the apk fine, patches it fine, uploads it to the phone and starts it, all fine. But once the app is open, I press the make it ra1n button and all that happens is the button changes gradient and after a minute or 2 the OS says the app is not responding and gives the option of FCing it. I even left it a good 5 minutes telling the OS to wait, but nothing happened. Have deleted the app and rebooted the phone after every unsuccessful try. Have even tried it on a fresh flash of the stock 757 image.

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Just tried v6. Output from script, says rooted in script, but can't find su. Phone says it's not rooted.

9057 ◯ sudo ./install.sh
Password:

==============================================
= =
= Easy Root Tool =
= Supports various Xperia devices =
= created by zxz0O0 =
= =
= http://xdaforums.com/ =
= showthread.php?p=53448680 =
= =
= Many thanks to: =
= - [NUT] =
= - geohot =
= - MohammadAG =
= - cubeundcube =
= - DooMLoRD =
= - nhnt11 =
= - xsacha =
= =
==============================================

=============================================
tr.apk not found. Trying to download from
http://towelroot.com/tr.apk
=============================================

######################################################################## 100.0%
=============================================
Patching tr.apk and creating tr_signed.apk
=============================================
OK!

=============================================
Waiting for Device, connect USB cable now...
Make sure you have only one Android device connected
BlueStacks emulator can also cause problems
=============================================
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Device found!

=============================================
Getting device variables
=============================================
Device model is C6903
Firmware is 14.3.A.0.757

=============================================
Sending files
=============================================
/dev/kmem exists. Using files of cubeundcube...
154 KB/s (970 bytes in 0.006s)
187 KB/s (757 bytes in 0.003s)
1232 KB/s (9496 bytes in 0.007s)
1278 KB/s (13672 bytes in 0.010s)
5516 KB/s (657704 bytes in 0.116s)

=============================================
Loading modified towelroot (by geohot)
=============================================
5645 KB/s (106178 bytes in 0.018s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/tr_signed.apk
Success
=============================================

Check your device and click "make it ra1n"
Waiting for towelroot to exploit...
-n .

Device rooted. Installing RIC kill script "$RICkill"...
/system/bin/sh: su: not found

Done. You can now unplug your device.
Enjoy root!
=============================================
Success

What to do next?
- Donate to the people involved
- Install SuperSU by Chainfire
- Install dualrecovery by [NUT]
- Backup TA partition

Press any key to quit
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
Been rooted a while so have no experience with this method, but.... You say you can't find supersu but the very script output you posted says "What to do next?.... Install SuperSU by Chainfire." So clearly this script doesn't install it so naturally it won't be there. You need to download from Play store.
[Xperia Z1 General] mesaosi:
What I was referring to, was that after saying the phone was rooted, the script then says it can't find su.

Device rooted. Installing RIC kill script "$RICkill"...
/system/bin/sh: su: not found

Which suggests it isn't rooted. I have SuperSU installed as well as root checker, and both confirm that the phone isn't rooted.
[Xperia Z1 General] 301stSpartan:
Gotcha... sorry for the misunderstanding
[Xperia Z1 General] mesaosi:
So, I decided to give the EasyRoot method another go last night. Previous attempts, I used the shell script in both Linux and Mac as they were what I had to hand, and it failed. However, when I got home, I decided to give the .bat script a go in Windows 8 and lo-and-behold, IT WORKS! So if you're having trouble with the shell script on *nix, give the .bat file a go in Windows. I have a feeling the patch isn't being applied correctly in the shell script, but I haven't looked too deeply. Thanks for this, much nicer way to achieve root.
[Xperia Z1 General] wisidroid:
Hi,

does anybody know if the Easy Root Tool (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53448680&postcount=1) works with Kitkat?

Model D5503

14.4.A.0.108

Thx in advance!
[Xperia Z1 General] Dadovvv:
It works
[Xperia Z1 General] fiiish:
So for the technically challenged (like me) there are two possible results from checking *#*#7378423#*#*, then Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. Bootloader unlock allowed. Yes or No.

Yes, and one is good to go using whatever method floats ones boat

No, and said boat is dead in the water... forever... sigh of disappointment!

Do I have this right??

Thanks in advance to the less challenged

fiiish
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Yes, but there is only one way to unlock the bootloader

Yes, there is no hope of unlocking the bootloader, but you can still go ahead and root using whatever method floats one boat

As long as you know the difference between unlocking the boot and rooting, then yes you do
[Xperia Z1 General] fiiish:
Clearly this noobie does not know the difference. I thought (the mind is a terrible thing to waste) the bootloader must be unlocked in order to root.

As I have no opinion as to "best", i.e., most fool proof rooting method, what would you recommend?

fiiish
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
reading my signature
[Xperia Z1 General] fiiish:
And that's why noobies are loathed more than pitied. All I can say in my own defense is "Doh!"

Thanks for the guidance.

fiiish
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
;) No worries You will learn and get there :D

If you have any issues with it just ask
[Xperia Z1 General] fiiish:
Before I start.

I have read on a variety of sites that the Xperia Z1 can suffer lose of camera functionality after rooting. It is not clear to me if this is caused by rooting or by installation of alternative firmware (which will not be my problem as I can not unlock the bootloader).

Can you clarify?

Thanks

f3ish
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
please read more..thats outdated info...
[Xperia Z1 General] piter0058:
Hi, I'm desperate. My camera does not start. I followed the towelroot tutor, z1 6903, 757, bootloader unlock allowed yes. Please can anyone help me? Thank you
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
there must be more you have done. Have you flashed any mods?

If all you have done is root, then try unrooting or repairing with pccompanion. If you have flashed other stuff let us know
[Xperia Z1 General] piter0058:
Wear and 20 days, I read everything I just pass towelroot, I have not released the bootloader I think you should not miss TA partition, S1tool not miss any ro R, I'm lost ...
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
????????

I don't understand this

If you are unsure, repair your phone using pccompanion and try again, and this time keep a copy of any logs and outputs for us to read
[Xperia Z1 General] piter0058:
No English, use a translator, was noticed and is the first time I write in a forum, sorry if I make a mistake. Pccompanion connected, what records need?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Repair your phone using pccompanion,

then check if your camera is working
[Xperia Z1 General] piter0058:
Only use towelroot and nothing else for fear of spoiling something more, all working well except the camera, I am root and recovery will not let me install

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Not connected with Pccompanion

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Also factory restore, but nothing

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No which way to go, to flash, install generic tft, recovery or send the sat, Ta have a copy, but the camera did not work when someone can advise me?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
so you have unlocked the bootloader.. just restore your ta backup, then repair using pccomapnion
[Xperia Z1 General] piter0058:
Tutoring says that the copy has to be done right after root and when the camera did not work, I have tested in simulation mode and does not give me error but I am afraid because I have a

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Brick, I've edited out and many rare signs. Want to send it?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
No, you should make the backup after rooting but before unlocking the bootloader. Relock the bootloader, update to the latest firmware and them root using the new tool. There is no need to unlock the bootloader