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[Xperia Z1 General] meetdaleet:
I'm getting this error:

I'm on .518 Generic DE

Kind regards,

Meet
[Xperia Z1 General] :
Thanks, can confirm that this works with the new rooting method. Downgraded, rooted, and OTA updated without ever touching the bootloader. Camera is working fine and root remained after the OTA.
[Xperia Z1 General] Hazzi3:
Witam jestem tu nowy nie wiem czy ten temat juz byl poruszany. Odblokowalez Z1 czyli Bootloader unlocked mam na Yes bez wczesniejszej kopi zapasowej TA. I nie dziala mi aparat jak zrobic co zrobic zeby zaczal dzialac. Bardzo prosze o POMOC . Jestem w tym lewy pomóżcie.
[Xperia Z1 General] whoosename:
Post in english please!

Po angielsku prosze o

Regards
[Xperia Z1 General] nizarnoor:
How to unroot? Is it by doing the flashing process all over again?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Just flash a stock ftf using flashtool
[Xperia Z1 General] Hazzi3:
After unlocking the bootloader does not work the camera. I do not have a backup Z1 now what? Please help: (
[Xperia Z1 General] cajunflavoredbob:
Now you're screwed. Sorry man, but you should have read first before doing that. You cannot use anyone else's backup, since it is specific to each phone. Unlocking without a backup was not a good idea. You cannot restore it.
[Xperia Z1 General] guddu2011:
you can only hope if it starts working if sony fixes it via update. i have a feeling 4.3 which is coming in december will solve this issue. i will hope for you buddy..
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
I am pretty sure the fix will not be a fix for those who are in this situation, just a fix for those who want to unlock the bootloader in the future.

This just goes to show the power of my two favourite sayings on XDA

1) Always READ the instructions

2) Always backup, just in case you ****up
[Xperia Z1 General] chubby65:
Trouble is too many DON'T READ screw their phones up then blame everybody else for their own mistakes
[Xperia Z1 General] cajunflavoredbob:
Or they mess their phones up, then want to try to scam their insurance or warranty to get a new one...
[Xperia Z1 General] chubby65:
True but if your gonna do something you need to read and double check and know the risks involved

I've been messing about with firmware and modding since i had the lg veiwty years ago

I know to read beforehand
[Xperia Z1 General] mrled:
Hello

Sorry for the Noob Question!

I bought yesterday an Z1 C6906

and I want root to delete some system apps I don't use

and install greenify

I can root with this method?

I have 14.1.G.1.518

ask because all instructions are for .534 firmware

After root I can update OTA 2.257 without lost root?

And sorry again I come from Galaxy SII I9100 and the things are very different on samsungs phones

Thanks in advance!!
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Root using bin4rys method and then let the phone update to .257 OTA.

Done.

OT

15 times in 2 days....
[Xperia Z1 General] samrulz7:
i also have a similar problem i bought a xperia z1 today and want to root it to remove some unwanted apps

im on model no.-c6902

android ver 4.2.2

and build number 14.1.g.2.257

i updated my version through update centre under system update tab

i downloaded and tried both 360 root and vroo but only vroot opened as 360 root said i needed to run a chinese os

so as i started to root my device after enabling usb debugging the process started to commence but abt 15-20 min it gave me

the blue box except with a cross instead of a tick i assume my phone hasnt been rooted what did do wrong?

thnx
[Xperia Z1 General] Tonian1878:
asuming its the same for C6902 as it is on C6903. downgrade to 534 with flashtool. root 534 with vroot, 360root or KingoApp and then update through OTA to 257.

this is my first Android phone i found it fairly easy to do.
[Xperia Z1 General] samrulz7:
Thank you sir
[Xperia Z1 General] juanpirulo:
Why dont you follow byn4ry s method describes by gregbradley above. Vroot and kingoo is been said not secure. Cheers

Enviado desde mi GT-P1000 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 General] AndroPlus:
[MENTION=4340984]krabappel2548[/MENTION]

you should replace 360 root and vroot on second post by Bin4ry's one.

It supports 4.1.G.1.534 (method created by cubeundcube) and we shouldn't use risky chinese rootkit.
[Xperia Z1 General] timberwolf60:
I don't believed what you said. Snowden case already explained. I daily visited China website for news with other angle and my phone never infected. Peoples said there quietly retrieve the imei numbers of the phone then this was spy ware. Remembered I need to produce the imei numbers for software purchased for my Windows Mobile phone.
[Xperia Z1 General] AndroPlus:
But IMEI is personal information and many people don't want to send it to unknown person.

If you like to send your IMEI, use Kingo or something.;)
[Xperia Z1 General] timberwolf60:
I ME I just like a birth certificate of the phone which I understand. If too much of worry then you should not root the phone. Vroom, 360root and kingo root were mainly to serve the mainland China people. Do you know that China may going to stop using windows 8 and Cisco business had been greatly reduced after Snowden case.

Send from my I9505 using Tapatalk Pro

ROM: I9505XXUEMK9_Knox 0x1

CSC: I9505OLBEMK3_STH

Modem: I9505XXUEMK9

Stock Kernel/Recovery
[Xperia Z1 General] AndroPlus:
So we now have root method for non-chinese people.

It's all fine.
[Xperia Z1 General] timberwolf60:
Kingo root was all in English, used superSU and proved to be 100% clean on 1.1.5 1792 and read it here: http://www.softpedia.com/progClean/Kingo-ROOT-Clean-242398.html

Send from my I9505 using Tapatalk Pro

ROM: I9505XXUEMK9_Knox 0x1

CSC: I9505OLBEMK3_STH

Modem: I9505XXUEMK9

Stock Kernel/Recovery
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
The warnings about Kingo are since this article was released, and Kingo have admitted that their root method does collect imei numbers
[Xperia Z1 General] :
If i update to 2.257 via OTA will i loose ROOT?

I'm currently Rooted on 534 [Removed ChinaSU and replaced with SuperSU, Thanks for help]

Also installed Duel Recovery [Thanks again]

My bootloader is still locked as i hear there is a problem with the Camera after unlocking at the moment

I've bricked my Z1 3 times so far flashing 2.257's Kernel/Baseband via Flashtool Each time i tried different settings, The first was your way shown in your YouTube video which sadly caused a bootloop for me. The second was with a no-wipe and the Third was just flashing the Kernel of 257 after flashing a custom ROM.

I am new to Xperia Devices as i only received my Z1 a few hours a go ^^

So far im just rocking Stock 534 with Xposed framework working great, Not sure on what 257 has to offer anyway..

Thanks,

+ Thanks for your work and help on this device :svetius:
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
no
[Xperia Z1 General] :
Tried to install OTA update, It failed.

Anyway to stop that ugly update notification from showing in the notification bar?

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] zeppelinrox:
Did that last night - so fast and easy

Then I did a TA backup and installed dual recovery.

Curious about unlocking the bootloader but the service menu says its not allowed.

I have the c6906 but haven't found any posts stating that its not allowed.

Is the Canadian version different from the c6903 in this aspect?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
FFS,

how many times

if it says no, it means no....
[Xperia Z1 General] zeppelinrox:
like I said, i hadn't seen it mentioned and with such a big difference in devices, it should be mentioned in a prominent location but its not.

However, a few beers can sometimes magically change a no to a yes ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
We have all had a few beers, and seeing you here on an Xperia forum only means good things for us,

But, xperias are slightly different, if you need any advice just pm me....you know far more than me, but I can add my advice on Xperia.

welcome to the dark side ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] zeppelinrox:
It's sounding alot like the motorola milestone with its locked bootloader and being stuck with a stock, buggy, kernel.

However, the devs there (well there were only 2 really) were finally able to boot up a custom kernel using a 2nd boot hack before moving on.

Has anybody looked into that method?

I really doubt Sony is keen to fix the camera thing and am surprised that Sony actually pretends to be dev friendly - what with their history of proprietary policies and their role in the DRM BS such as http://boingboing.net/2006/02/15/sony-drm-debacle-rou.html

I had a personal boycott to not buy Sony stuff for a long time actually but kinda forgot about it till now lol

bonus... https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2005/11/sonys_drm_rootk.html

Anyway, yeah... I'm not holding my breathe about the camera fix... not that it would help my device since I'm not even allowed to break it lol
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
yes,

you need to Pm DooMLordD, The_laser and others, they have been the ones that have pushed xperias on in the past.

But in my experience, if you have a device that says no, then you are stuck with it, because Sony allow some devices to be unlocked, most people who want to unlock it get those devices, which means there is little incentive to find an unlock.. if anyone really wants to unlock, just buy a device which can be

(Personally I think this is brilliant from Sony, they keep the devs from looking into an unlock whilst keeping the devs happy..)

I am sorry if you have a NO device..maybe it will spur you on to find a way....
[Xperia Z1 General] zeppelinrox:
Well since unlocking the bootloader breaks the camera, in a way, it is unlockable for all devices - since something major breaks and the payoff may not be worth it.

For reference, here's some info on how loading custom kernels has been done via 2ndboot on some moto devices with locked bootloaders (milestone 1 and 2, defy, etc)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=941346

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1908687
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2495152

;)

already in hand, and if you have a fresh point of view on this I am sure your points will be welcome.
[Xperia Z1 General] zeppelinrox:
That's kinda how they got overclocking to work, using stock kernel but loading an overclock module.

Stock Froyo kernel was used for CM6, CM7, CM9 and CM10 ROMS lol

2ndboot is quite different from kexec.

As far as I can tell, 2ndboot involves booting normally (you see the stock Motorola M logo), the process gets intercepted/hijacked, it reboots and loads the custom kernel.

I don't think this idea/workaround has been looked into for Xperia Z1 as of yet.

If there is success, it should be called "Fony Boot"... ie. eff-Sony
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
hmm, I think that's what these guys are doing

We did it on the x10 before we could unlock the boot with test point method,

but as I said, please get in touch with these devs and share your experience//
[Xperia Z1 General] zeppelinrox:
I have sent pms to [MENTION=1346722]Bin4ry[/MENTION] [MENTION=4225567]delewer[/MENTION] [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] [MENTION=4340984]krabappel2548[/MENTION] @Androxyde [MENTION=359497]FXP[/MENTION] [MENTION=489838]kholk[/MENTION] @[NUT]

Perhaps I'll poke around the x10 forum lol
[Xperia Z1 General] hpl912:
hey guys

i tried using vroot on my c6902 and at the middle, the progress screen on pc changed to a screen which gives me 50 seconds to change (or accept) a setting in my phone to be able to continue. But i can't find where should I do that.

any help :confused:
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
well what setting does it ask you to accept or change....

But to be honest you should use Bin4rys root many android method to root.
[Xperia Z1 General] hpl912:
i've attached a screenshot. it's in chinese though...

What's the difference using other root methods? thanks though i'll try look into bin4rys.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
They are easier to use and don't steal your IMEI number...
[Xperia Z1 General] hpl912:
argh... i guess then they stole my imei number already even though the root was not successfull? :(

Is there any other method that is simple enough without having to downgrade the firmware first?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
no, you must be on .534 to root
[Xperia Z1 General] krabappel2548:
Read your pm but it's late already so will take a look tomorrow.
[Xperia Z1 General] takuhii:
I had the same problem, I had to flash a Generic FTF using FlashTool, Root that, then flash the OTA :/
[Xperia Z1 General] FlolB:
I have a problem. I have not created a PA backup. Can someone upload his backup?

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 General] hpl912:
iirc reading from another thread, restoring using someone else's backup will brick your phone .

Are you about camera not working after root?
[Xperia Z1 General] cajunflavoredbob:
If you didn't follow the instructions that said to backup your TA partition BEFORE you unlock your phone, then you're screwed. You cannot use anyone else's backup, since they are specific to each device. If you do restore someone else's backup, you will brick your phone.
[Xperia Z1 General] FlolB:
The camera don't work after root, or what you mean?

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
I will upload mine, but if you use it, it will PERMANANTLY HARD BRICK YOUR PHONE.

Another lesson in reading before flashing.
[Xperia Z1 General] FlolB:
OK, thanks

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 General] RHBH:
Did you meant "TA" Backup right?

If so, I'm sorry but you can't flash someone's else TA on your device.

Using a different device TA (even if it's the same model, for example: C6903), it will hard brick your device.
[Xperia Z1 General] deftoner:
Hello there! thanks for this guide

The new version of 360 says "360onekeyroot only suport chinese OS." I tried it on windows 7 x86 English (because most of ppl of this forum got this language and works for them) but not working either. So that is why I guessing that is a new version of 360.

Anybody can try it again ?

thanks!

PD. I got this z1 that comes with JB 4.2.2 and all others rootkits doesn't worked for me.

---------- Post added at 03:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:02 AM ----------

Found the solution, I used applocate from MS (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13209) to emulate the language :) and I'm running 360 installer now

---------- Post added at 03:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:12 AM ----------

Found the solution, I used applocate from MS (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13209) to emulate the language :) and I'm running 360 installer now
[Xperia Z1 General] RHBH:
To Root .534 firmware I recommend you using this:

Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root

Some devs are suspicious that Kingo Root, vroot and 360root are sending sensitive data (IMEI, Serial) of your device to the internet without reason.
[Xperia Z1 General] deftoner:
Hey! thanks for your advice! I'm trying it.

Hope you have a good day
[Xperia Z1 General] Bin4ry:
About keep, yes sure it is possible. We made it working before on x10 but it was no easy way to get it working. As a proof of concept you can try your luck :) back in the days the missing kernelfunctions were added as modules to the running kernel!

For now i have to disappoint you from my side, I have to finish my master thesis till the end of the year and so all development is stopped this month :)

Regards

Gesendet von meinem C6903 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 General] schickel:
Viel Glück ^^

Good luck and all the best for you
[Xperia Z1 General] saellvertu:
Hi,

The link to the Z1 device files appears not to work. Please could you repost, or give another location for the files?

Thanks

---------- Post added at 05:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:15 PM ----------

Hi,

The link to the Z1 device files appears to be broken. Please can you repost or give another location for them?

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] ikenley:
Yay! Bootloader/Camera is fixed in 4.3
[Xperia Z1 General] borisb:
Hi guys.

I have a new z1 but I am not able to root it.

The vroot does not work for me.

Any ideas?
[Xperia Z1 General] :
Read around a bit for instructions. You will need to downgrade the firmware to be able to root and it is also advisable to use other rooting methods than vroot.
[Xperia Z1 General] borisb:
I saw that I need to use the flash tool and downgrade.

Will that brake anything? The camera or any other thing?

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
No
[Xperia Z1 General] borisb:
Thanks.
[Xperia Z1 General] borisb:
I got C6906, there is nothing to downgrade too. I was looking at the repository here and there is nothing that I can do.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
I can see at least 1 ftf files you could use in the mega collection.

Just exclude base band when you flash
[Xperia Z1 General] borisb:
1. The question is which one?

Should I pick any .534 version? or should I use the rogers one?

2. Should I flash without the basband?

3. Execute rotting by using vroot, and then flash back?

if I back up by creating a new tft, and then flash back after rooting, will it keep the root?

Thanks for the great help.
[Xperia Z1 General] zeppelinrox:
If you're on a 534 ROM just use bin4ry's tool to root it.
[Xperia Z1 General] borisb:
Thats exactly my problem.

I am not.
[Xperia Z1 General] zeppelinrox:
Just flash the rogers one then.

But any C6903 would also work - just exclude the baseband.
[Xperia Z1 General] borisb:
And then just VROOT and back to my version? Will that keep root?

Also should I make a tft back up and maybe go back to that instead of the version on the mega repository?

Thanks.
[Xperia Z1 General] zeppelinrox:
Forget vroot.

Forget your version

Do a TA backup for safe keeping.

Go here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2505796

End of story.

---------- Post added at 02:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:47 AM ----------

Forget vroot.

Forget your version

Do a TA backup for safe keeping.

Go here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2505796

End of story.
[Xperia Z1 General] taranfx:
I've C6902 and latest firmware 257. I tried both Chinese rooting apps on windows, both fail with some error I cannot read. I also tried 360 root apk and that also failed.

How do I root?

p.s.I'm surprised that Sony phones don't have an english rooting tool at all.

I'm not new to rooting, previously Samsung note series modder.
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
Omg, please read, there are loads of guides on how to get root on that FW including the very post above yours...
[Xperia Z1 General] papperlapapp:
All these rooting tools require Windows. Is there a way to root the Z1 with a Linux computer?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
[Xperia Z1 General] zonicx:
Wonderful info... Thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] hamd:
umm how do i downgrade to .534?

pls help.
[Xperia Z1 General] bogdan wst:
You flash a .534 ftf with flashtool.
[Xperia Z1 General] skytechja:
hey guys.....

i am new to the xperia z1 and i was having some issues....

firstly.. i used flastool to downgrade to C6903 14.1.G.1.534 SingTel.ftf

for some strange reason it wouldnt download from xda site so i got it from here:

http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=...Stock FTF/C6903 Branded/&sort=date&order=desc

(make sure to skip add and then download)

after downgrading using flashtool...

i rooted using VROOT !!

when i had used KINGO..... the phone wud constantly pulse vibrate!!

my xperia came stock with 14.1.G.2.257 firmware and kingo nor vroot nor 360 would root device. it would always fail hence the reason for downgrade.

after downgrading and rooting via vroot.

i googled and downloaded superuser su pro v1.80 patched.

after install, click on SuperSU, the option to enable Survival mode should now be available

in order to get the update via OTA.. i factory reset my device

then went back to superuser to make sure survival mode was enabled

then i connected to wifi, checked for updatee, got the notification and wolla

im now rooted on laster firmaware with superuser su pro installed..

now u can go ahead and re-addaccounts and resnych all data

If u wanted as well.. u can also install titanium backup and back up all ur apps before wiping device! im sorry i didnt !!!
[Xperia Z1 General] BaCKo85:
everyone has a root on 4.3 ?
[Xperia Z1 General] gaboh24:
4.3 pre-rooted firmware is coming soon!!! >:)
[Xperia Z1 General] cocchiararo:
odexed? XD
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
The one I am uploading is deodexed
[Xperia Z1 General] gaboh24:
Can u post the link?
[Xperia Z1 General] gregbradley:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2573329
[Xperia Z1 General] phazer11:
This may be a silly question but I don't feel like searching through the other Xperia subforums to find out. I assume that the DRM wipeout was a problem on the other Xperia models as well, and if so did anyone eventually solve it? I'm paranoid and feel the need to patch my ROMS with PDroid and losing the DRM keys greatly drops the value since I was looking to tie it in with my other systems so if I did go with the Z1 the best I'd be able to do at the current time is root it without losing the keys (right). Of course I still haven't seen any US release date yet so this is just conjecture at the moment.

My current phone may be on life support but I might be able to force it to stay alive a little longer.
[Xperia Z1 General] keyz86:
Is anyone having problems with Walkman app after vroot? I keep getting FC error messages.
[Xperia Z1 General] n4v1n:
So if I just want to Root and nothing more will I keep DRM access? Also will I be able to still update official firmware?
[Xperia Z1 General] inffy:
YES
[Xperia Z1 General] harfot:
I'm not using Walkman app so I cannot tell, but I reflashed my Z1 early this night as I had problems with SD-Card (not enough room on your card), widgets (only showing up as shadows) and connecting to bluetooth (paired unit (TomTom GO600) could only find ny Z1 when newly paired.)
[Xperia Z1 General] inffy:
I did not have any problems with vroot and Walkman app. But I suggest you install supersu and remove vroot
[Xperia Z1 General] harfot:
As you might see on previous page I did that but anyway I still had these accelerating problems.
[Xperia Z1 General] BumRush:
Where do you find the Chinese super su#? I can't seem to be able to locate it to uninstall it. I have already installed superuser though.

EDIT: NVM, problem solved. Thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] jos_031:
Hope icon missing after root is fixed
[Xperia Z1 General] SLtAR:
i am having a problem with my win8 it doesn't recognize my Z1, at first it did for couple of time and now its only charging but no access

should i just go ahead and try to root or there is another way to solve this problem

thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] ryancnap:
settings > about phone > tap on build number repeatedly, enables developer options.
[Xperia Z1 General] SLtAR:
thanks usb-debugging is on

but still i cant manage the pc to recognize my device and when i check device manager it says unknown device
[Xperia Z1 General] Ferranza:
Any chance to get root without problem?

Inviato dal mio C6903 con Tapatalk 4
[Xperia Z1 General] Northern-Loop:
I had no issues rooting my device.

Only hope we get some TWRP support.
[Xperia Z1 General] ahomad:
Hi

can anyone upload the Z1 device files, the link doesn't seem to be working

NVM, found them manually
[Xperia Z1 General] Laleschland:
unrooting

Hey guys,

I want to return my Phone and get a new one. How can i unroot the phone? Can i do this by just clicking on it at the SuperSu app or do i have to do it on an other way?

Thx for help!
[Xperia Z1 General] Desperanto86:
just reflash via flashtool or sony update service
[Xperia Z1 General] dantevip59:
I have tried to flash the newest firmware 14.1.G.1.534 and rooted it, however, I used Tatian BackUp to restore my backup files, after I restarted the device, I got boot loop. I tried to flash back to 14.1.G.1.518 and rooted it, and again, after restore all the backup, I got boot loop after restart the device. Is there anyone have same issue? Now I only can use the unroot version, it is a big issue for me.

Anyone can help me please!

Thank you.