yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC One X+] Ghand0ur:
Quite useful for a new fish like me. Thank you so much for your explanation :D now I understand quite well :)
[HTC One X+] Lloir:
^THIS when i owned both devices i herp derped and flashed the wrong recovery I HAD TO RE-RUU

SO BECAREFUL
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Root Xperia ZL with Latest .2.67 fw (Yes The Latest 10.3.1.A.2.67)

I Take no credit for this I have done zero development work

All credits to the great [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION]

This is a just a Guide telling how to implement his method

Requirement

Latest Flashtool https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVZU5zOHU4TFdJTkk/preview

latest Ftf file for fw .2.67

Ftf file for fw .423

Latest DoomLord Rooting Kit v18 (no else would work in this case)http://www76.zippyshare.com/v/29480564/file.html

Make sure device is on latest .2.67 fw (If not then wait for the official update)

NOTE: We need complete file only to flash the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin

OR

Use the files provided by me which contain the required files only (easier method)

These kernel files are from C6502 if you have another device they might not work. In that case use the complete FTF files for your device and root using complete ftf method

Latest .2.67 Kernel file https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVWktnM2p1MTk2VFU/edit

Older .423 Kernel file https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVbmtOY2lyMUc0OXM/edit?pli=1

How (Using complete ftf packages)

Flash only the kernel.sin & loader.sin from older .423ftf package using FlashTool

Uncheck all wipe options

Check all exclude option EXCEPT Exclude Kernel

Now flash this using flashtool

Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings

Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)

Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)

Now open the latest .2.67 ftf package and repeat the check and uncheck process as earlier

Flash only the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin

Reboot the Device

Done !!

OR

How (Using given ftf files) EASIER WAY

These kernel files are from C6502 if you have another device they might not work. In that case use the complete FTF files for your device and root using complete ftf method

Flash the .423 kernel ftf package using FlashTool

Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings

Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)

Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)

Now open the latest .2.67 kernel ftf package and flash it

Reboot the Device

Done !!

I take no responsibility for any kind of damage to your Phone

Do all this at your own risk

Thankyou [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] for your great work
[Sony Xperia ZL] brenopapito:
why another thread?
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Coz its a new fw and a new File has been posted :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] zuma77:
Thanks dude i rooted my phone again. :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] Sheng1988:
Is it me or is the link for doomlord V18 download not working?
[Sony Xperia ZL] stevessvt:
Is this good for a c6506?

---------- Post added at 10:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:28 PM ----------

Yes. Yes it is good for the C6506.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Yes the link seems to be not working I have the file But DooMLoRD doesnt allow to mirror his files

Inbox me your email ID I will send it to you :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
I have updated the link for DooMLoRD Rooting Kit

http://www76.zippyshare.com/v/29480564/file.html [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION] I mirrored it without permission because I was getting many requests for the link

If theres is problem do PM me I will remove it

Thank You :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] take55:
Thanks for the guide!

The mobile ist rooted allright, but i noticed that the information (in the settings) about the kernel Version is the same as the one when I had flashed the .423 kernel. Did sth. go wrong? According to Flashtool flashing the kernels was successful. I added a screenshot of the current status. Is this the right .67 kernel?
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Yes I dont think there should be any problem :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
See mine is also the sameView attachment 2284009
[Sony Xperia ZL] Sirence:
Could someone share a prerooted flashable zip of the newest firmware for those who don't have access to a pc?

Gesendet von meinem Xperia ZL
[Sony Xperia ZL] Sheng1988:
For some reason the doomlord exploit kept repeating device not found error so I wasn't able to flash. I installed the flash/fastboot drivers, wondering if I missed anything.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
ADB Driver Problem

There is definitely some problem with your adb driver installation :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] PseudoReal:
On mine, the numbers are the same and I have just flashed via PC Companion and did not root yet.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Sheng1988:
As sanjulgupta mentioned my ADB drivers were incorrect. I went through this process, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2446666 for the drivers, it works now!
[Sony Xperia ZL] ryude:
Thanks, worked like a charm :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
See I told you :p
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Your welcome :)

Press the thanx button :p
[Sony Xperia ZL] ryude:
I can only press it once I'm afraid :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Oh sorry I didnt notice :o
[Sony Xperia ZL] Darkfunnyguy:
I tried install the .67 but say it flashed I still get the .244 in settings about phones and I still get the .67 update over OTa listed in my notification bar so why has it not worked and I also tried to install OTA as well but did not work as well why?

Sorry I realised I need to go back and flash the .423 then flash .67 as I am on .244 so hopefully it should work this time so forget my question above.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
First flash the complete .2.67 ftf

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2457856

Then flash kernel only of. 423

Then root

Then again flash kernel only file for .2.67

Done :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndroGeassX10:
its work with the c6502?
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Yes ofcourse

I tried all these on my own phone C6502
[Sony Xperia ZL] ankitmadharia:
Will flashing kernel wipe everything?

Will flashing the kernel wipe all the data ? If yes, how can i backup my phone data and restore the same?
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
No it wont everything remains constant on phone
[Sony Xperia ZL] wmaung20:
Rooting c5606

Can it work with C5606?

When I download 2.67 ftf, it shows C5602. I just wonder it works?

Or please point out where I can download 2.67 ftf for C5606.

Thanks in advanced.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Maybe this can help you http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2459497
[Sony Xperia ZL] wmaung20:
Thank you. I will try tonight.
[Sony Xperia ZL] scooter421:
Thanks, worked great.
[Sony Xperia ZL] vette95:
Scared, bricked previous phone

Hi guys,

Just so you know, I bricked one C6506 already trying this, it's a good thing the warranty was still up.

It happened after flashing the kernel for 423, it never booted again.

I have a question. I see that "partition-image.sin" is still selected after un-checking all wipes and checking all exclusions, except kernel.

I don't dare flash it until I am sure this is correct. Also, before flashing the kernel and loader, should I be on debug mode or not?

Thanks guys.

I know you'll understand me freaking out after one device has been hard bricked already.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
The files posted here are for C6502

Try with FTF images for .423 & .2.67 for C6506 and this method should work perfectly
[Sony Xperia ZL] vette95:
Thanks bro.

Now, about the debug mode when flashing kernels, should I have it in debug or not?

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
It doesnt matters

Debugging along unknown sources should be ON while rooting
[Sony Xperia ZL] vette95:
Thanks man. I'll get to it right now and let you guys know how it went...

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

And it works.

Thank you so much guys....
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
I just realized that your earlier phone didnt boot after flashing 423 kernel you cud hv simply flashed a complete ftf package for your device it would have easily worked
[Sony Xperia ZL] CLB-NL:
Anybody that has got the Xperia ZL_C6503_.2.67_Kernel.ftf

I've used this 6502 kernel on my 6503 device, it works, but just to be shure ;)
[Sony Xperia ZL] nex_t:
If i want to root the phone, do i have to unlock the bootloader first ?
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
No not at all

Read the OP carefully it has instructions step by step

No need to unlock bootloader

just need a flashtool and some files
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Good to hear that this file works on C6503 as well :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] acerulz:
ccould not get it working , tried the OP's method dint click for me, anythin m i missing here ? :|
[Sony Xperia ZL] Optilicious:
i am looking for .423 ftf for 6506. anybody have one? I have read that some people say you can use the 6503 ftf but i have also read that this can brick the 6506. any clarification would be awesome. thank you!
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
General problems people face are

1. Improper installation of adb driver (daemon starting and closing again again while rooting from DooMs Kit)

2. The kernel files are from C6502 ftf people report it working on C6503 as well

Check for any other problem :cool:
[Sony Xperia ZL] acerulz:
Thx though but i figured out the same too ;)

Nd m rooted :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
[MENTION=4158325]acerulz[/MENTION]

Congrats :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] tracins:
Succesfully did rooting!

THANKS! The Easier Way did the JOB!

Succesfully did -

"How (Using complete ftf packages)"
[Sony Xperia ZL] kyokusanagi123:
so, how to unroot?
[Sony Xperia ZL] acerulz:
probably just flash the stock ftf , correct me if am wrong though !!
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Yes simply flashing the stock ftf will get you a new phone with no root at all

And if you try there's a option in SuperSU settings to Full Unroot under CleanUp try that

It generally remover the su script and SuperSU app from your system
[Sony Xperia ZL] acerulz:
[MENTION=1850242]sanjulgupta[/MENTION], is it possible to flash any ROM out there on C6502, build 2.67, as almost every ROM is mentioned with either 6503/6506 etc ?
[Sony Xperia ZL] accts:
You can flash any rom model C650x, only baseband is specific for each devive. So remember to exclude baseband when flashing different rom. OR flash other rom then reflash your device rom exclude everything EXCEPT baseband.
[Sony Xperia ZL] acerulz:
How to exclude baseband in a zip file ? If its an ftf in flashtool we can check that option , but how in a zip file ? Can u help on that ?
[Sony Xperia ZL] accts:
I don't think the Zip would effect anything so flash away! When in doubt, go to your flashtool and flash baseband ONLY.

Ps: don't forget to uncheck all wipes if using flashtool !
[Sony Xperia ZL] acerulz:
oh ok .. thx mate !
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
ROM has nothing to do with baseband

ROM is just a simple zip file which replaces everything in your /system folder

You can flash any ROM build for ZL just keep a check on Locked Bootloader BL or Unlocked Bootloader

Every ROM mentions it is compatible with which bootloader state or sometimes both
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
[MENTION=4158325]acerulz[/MENTION] See the above comment :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] acerulz:
The mate :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kabeesh:
Rooting Xperia ZL

Anyone tried rooting Xperia ZL (C6502) running 4.2.2 .2.67??? Please soon reply,, so that i'll root my phone..
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Yes I hv done that

Many people who commented above have rooted successfully

This method is 100% working Dont't worry just go ahead and root your phone :D
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kabeesh:
Thanks..

It was like, I was having a fever without rooting my phone, but now im gonna go ahead and do that... Thanks ya..
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kabeesh:
Wow Cool... Rooted!!!

I successfully rooted my phone at last... Its awesome... thanks.... thanks a million..

Xperia ZL (C6502), 2.67, Rooted....

And by the way, if i really want to unroot it,, how to do that? is there a way to do because, the file by doomlord only does rooting, there is no option for unrooting...
[Sony Xperia ZL] accts:
Couldn't you just flash ftf 2.67 to get back to stock?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kabeesh:
I didn't flash the complete ftf.. I just flashed only the kernal of 2.67
[Sony Xperia ZL] accts:
What I meant for unroot - just flash the stock ftf
[Sony Xperia ZL] Sw33t_Lov3r:
More explained steps to root the ZL here

Hi!

Thanks for the instructions. The method works fine and there's no data loss.

But the instructions can be a bit too raw for some.

Please lead to the thread below the people less familiarized with the flashing processes.

These are the instructions for rooting the Xperia Pro, there are similar steps as for the ZL, and here they're more explained.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1865796&page=1

Thanks again. Bye!

- L.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
No need to flash stock ftf it will wipe your phone completely

Just simply goto SuperSU app ->settings->cleanup->full unroot

Simple and safe method will no data loss :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kabeesh:
I unrooted and re rooted my device... :p
[Sony Xperia ZL] rojocapo:
Thanks, worked fine on my wife's brand new ZL. First time I have a Sony phone in the last ten years, and I'm really liking it. ZL > S4 i9500
[Sony Xperia ZL] sid3091:
Noob question, but what do i select when i click flash in flashtool, 'fastboot mode' or 'flashmode'
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kabeesh:
Flashmode
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Yes flash mode

Then select the ftf file

Make the necessary ticks and unticks if required

Then connect phone in flashmode (switch off then press n hold volume down and connect usb)

Make sure flashmode device drivers are installed corrctly n completely

Then just click flash and wait

:D
[Sony Xperia ZL] sid3091:
done, thanks. :good:
[Sony Xperia ZL] Doku:
Rooting and OTA

Newbie to Android, so pardon my ignorance..

Will rooting ZL break the OTA update? Also if and when Sony releases 4.3 update, will installing that (though OTA (if not broken) or manually via flashtool) un-root the device?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kabeesh:
You shouldn't be able to even accept an OTA if you're rooted, it won't let you go through with it. You should never accept an OTA regardless, and rather wait until someone packages the update up.. And flashing the update through flashtool will make the device unrooted...

So you should wait for new rooting method to be out for the new update.
[Sony Xperia ZL] keenofhiphop:
OTA App updates work of course :)

Gesendet von meinem C6503 mit Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
No it won't break the OTA update You will definitely get whatever new SONY pushes for your device

Everyone got their latest ablum walkman and other app updates via OTA even after rooted

And yes it not recommended to accept OTA in case you want to preserve your ROOT becoz generally after that the root doesnt remain

Whenever you recieve a new update just wait for some time for developers here on XDA to post solutions for new update rooting method And then proceed with the OTA

These are just recommendations otherwise YES you can update on your will but your might be GONE then :cool:
[Sony Xperia ZL] rbulbow:
sanjulgupta,

I just wanted to thank you (I already hit the 'Thank You' button) for the great job!

Just followed the process as described and it worked just fine!

I have the C6503 Xperia ZQ (its name in Brazil).

Keep up the great work!

Ron
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
The credit goes to the developer great [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION]

:)
[Sony Xperia ZL] Master0db:
Does the phone lose Bravia Mobile Engine 2 when you root it?

I Have heard something about it.

Is that true?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Nigel_Spur:
It does only after you Unlock the Bootloader, if you root it, you lose nothing, you are just giving yourself some extra permissions, anyway if you are not entirely sure about what you are doing, I’ll recommend you to read some posts over the forum where it's really well explained, cheers!
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Simply rooting with locked BootLoader is not at all a problem
[Sony Xperia ZL] hijagdeep:
What about rooting the latest firmware 10.4.B.0.569 ...??
[Sony Xperia ZL] melquisedec:
Yes yes. What about rooting the official firmware 10.4.B.0.569? I have this, with Antutu 21895. This rom y really fast. The camera is faster. But I want ROOT.
[Sony Xperia ZL] t3ddy2003:
Recently updated to 10.4.B.0.569. i can't wait to root this one. ^_^
[Sony Xperia ZL] tenchi0205:
If want to unroot for send back for warranty claim, just flash the fw .2.67?
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
Yes

Yes simply flash the .2.67 ftf file using flashtool

You will get a brand new like phone software out of box and all your data will get erased

Hope your BooTLoader is LOCKED :)

See this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2457856
[Sony Xperia ZL] tenchi0205:
10.4.B.0.569 tft kernel available?
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
didnt get the update yet

I dont know why my device is still not getting update

neither via PC Companion nor via SE Update Service

Device : C6502 Country : INDIA

I dont know why so much delay??

Can anyone help??

or facing similar problem??
[Sony Xperia ZL] ryanrudolf:
the latest bin4ry exploit roots 267 firmware, no need to downgrade kernel
[Sony Xperia ZL] tenchi0205:
:good: go back try and see
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
just saw it

uploading soon
[Sony Xperia ZL] mr_esmit:
No luck

How so?? I tried flashing the .423 kernel to my .267 (various times), but no luck. Flashtool says everything was succesfull but doomlord rooting kit cant find my phone. Anybody have the same problem?? Thanks
[Sony Xperia ZL] ryanrudolf:
flash 267 ftf, then root using bin4ry method
[Sony Xperia ZL] mr_esmit:
Downloading. The thread says it works for ZL 6502. Mine is a 6506, will that give me any problems??

---------- Post added at 06:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:40 PM ----------

Tries the method but says "The system cannot find the path specified" :(. Any tips/ suggestions?
[Sony Xperia ZL] tenchi0205:
4.3 the camera ui is different, and there's no megapixel settings when on superior auto mode.

Bug found, sometimes when I unlock the phone, blank screen...No idea.how to.fix, But it sseems like it's in deep sleep and reluctant to wake up..

Do you have these issue?

You will upload the 4.3 ori kernel only tft? :good::fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kabeesh:
Hey guys im not getting the android 4.3 update OTA. My phone is Xperia ZL C6502 India..

My phone is rooted, BL is not unlocked. Im starting to think like that the rooting is the fault thats not allowing any updates to come..

Is the update available yet.?
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
If the update was available you would be able to download it OTA. But if you are rooted and modified anything in system or recovery, you won't be able to install the update.

Xperia ZL, 4.2.2 Stock (.67), rooted
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kabeesh:
So that this is a fault in my phone.? I have not modified or done anything experimental..

Did you receive your update.?
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
If you didn't modify anything OTA should work. I'm also still waiting for the update. I start to work again on monday, and I would be happy if the update is available in my holidays...

Xperia ZL, 4.2.2 Stock (.67), rooted
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kabeesh:
Guys, I downloaded the Sony update service. After I connect my phone in flash mode, the SUS reported that there's an update available. Its android 4.3.. I didn't update as I thought that it might unroot my phone.

Please somebody update and say..

Thanks in advance..
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
If you update via Sus root is lost.

Xperia ZL, 4.2.2 Stock (.67), rooted
[Sony Xperia ZL] mr_esmit:
bin4ry method not working for me. Neither is the doomlord method. Keeps saying it cant find my phone
[Sony Xperia ZL] Cookie Ninja:
My bad. Wrong post. Deleted.
[Sony Xperia ZL] mr_esmit:
Did some further investigating. Updated the ADB drivers as per some other threads, now in the device manager I get SEMC flash something when I connect in flashmode so im guessing drivers are ok, but i still get the "cant find the specified path" message using the bin4ry and doomlord methods. Any other suggestions???
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kabeesh:
Thanks bro... Ill update after a new rooting method for android 4.3 releases..

Bad thing is im facing the blacks spots in the ZL camera..
[Sony Xperia ZL] sanjulgupta:
The new update is available for Xperia ZL C6502 India

See the post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2591218

Simply flash it using flashtool

Yes it will erase everything on device

And yes ROOT is lost

And till now there is no method for rooting android 4.3 devices with locked BL

But I just hope there will be one very soon :D

If ROOT is not a that much big compulsion for you I would 100 percent recommend to update as the phone and UI is hell lot fast and smooth now :thumbup:
[Sony Xperia ZL] hijagdeep:
Here's the method to root xperia zl 4.3

I have used this method to root my mobile and now my mobile is rooted and boot loader locked now

But make sure to backup TA before going any further...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2583805
[Sony Xperia ZL] taker888:
OK, I was able to successfully and confirmed root on my Sony XL C6506 10.3.1.A.2.67 but now I have that annoying Sony update notification for firmware 10.3.1.A.0.244 that won't remove from my notification center. is that a older build? Am I suppose to update anyways, and will I lose root. but mainly how do I just remove that notification completely from my notifications.

Never mind: All i had to to was disable update center.
[Sony Xperia ZL] mr_esmit:
What method did you use??? I havent been able to root mine witha ny method, locked bootloader, .569, 4.3
[Sony Xperia ZL] Dagcon:
Stucked on boot loop

I followed the instruction but mistaken some where now stucked in boot loop, please help, feel like crying...

While flashing the .423 ftf file

While flashing the kernel and attaching the device

and when disconnected the phone and turn it on it stucked in boot loop

what to do dev's plz plz help

plz add me in fb or skype if possible to intruct.. really feel helpless

fb : facebook.com/avishek86

skype : avi_sonu86
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] creepinshadow:
Hello!

My Phone has some Problems with Wifi since this morning, happened out of the Blue.

What the Problem is:

Cannot connect to any network, it says wrong password, even on open networks.

When it says "Connecting" the Wifi Signal Strength goes from Full to Zero.

What I tried to fix it:

Ofc Restarting Router, changing channels (also 2.4ghz + 5ghz), but that didnt seem to be the Problem. All my other WiFi Devices would connect without a Problem. And I was literally standing right next to the Router. I mean it used to work fine for the last 1.5years...

I was Running CM 10.2 Nightlies + CWM Recovery so I thought there might have been an Issue there.

First I wiped everything clean and reinstalled the newest nightly. Still the same problem.

Then I reinstalled Stock Recovery and the latest Stock ROM. Still the same problem.

Tried it with turning off the Power Saving Mode (*#0011#) didn't help.

Now I know you guys are big on LogCats so i attached mine here. I saw some E/ concerning Wifi but I don't really know how to make sense of it. So if anyone here wants to take a look at it knock yourself out.

Edit: its too big as an attachment so here's the dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/btqr0l8t0zm573l/logcat.txt
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SnowPluralism:
u can see the wifis right just wont conect to them right?

Cumps de outro portugues utilizador da rede tmn xD
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] creepinshadow:
Yes i can see the networks just fine, but as soon as i connect the signal indicator goes to zero and it gives me the error

another thing that might be related is that i also cant pair any of my bluetooth devices anymore, i can find them, but pairing wont work