yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia L] chelero900:
Sorry my bad

YOU are right, it was my fault, i had addblock on my wifi conection, that was the problem, all working ok now.

Can u help me to install CWM on my c2104 bootloader lock??, i tried something in other forum but aparently my pc doesnt reconigze the root, XD can someone help me please?
[Sony Xperia L] crazee79:
why i get permission denied
[Sony Xperia L] Holmes.Sherlock:
Can anybody please confirm that , after rooting with this method, where your phone contains /etc/init.d/00stop_ric script?
[Sony Xperia L] yash8796:
I have unlocked bootloader so can I root my Phone by this Method??
[Sony Xperia L] falcon.prj:
yes, or you could try the method for unlocked bootloader here
[Sony Xperia L] yash8796:
But the link you gave for unlock bootloader is for 15.3.A.0.26 frimware. can root .17frimware by that method??
[Sony Xperia L] Macsek:
rooting on linux

Hi folks,

after gaining a lot of others works, it is time to give some help back.

I modified the windows-only method to run under linux, created install.sh (had to compress it to upload in xda, run gunzip install.sh.gz ).

mitulvohra, can you please insert a link to this post in the 1st post, others can find it useful too.

"Thanks! :good:" button is for free ;)
[Sony Xperia L] Macsek:
I have just rooted 15.3.A.1.17 with this. So yes, it works.
[Sony Xperia L] Sitel:
This little tool works fine on the 15.3.A.117 build on an C2105 taoshan device. I rooted my girlfriend phone with an already unlocked bootloader. Thanks a lot :o
[Sony Xperia L] NecROlanD:
this thread is pretty old but can anyone help me for what must i do with these files. i am newbie in root or something else.
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
.......s'thing else
[Sony Xperia L] NecROlanD:
sorry for bad English i am from Turkey.
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
good luck with reading how to do it.......unzip the file and take it from there....sorry for being vague but you need to have knowledge of prerequisites before rooting.
[Sony Xperia L] NecROlanD:
i execute install.bat than a cmd window is being opened and closed. i paused that windows in many try and it says wating for the device.
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
read about adb drivers install
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
get this:

www.towelroot.com

install and klick "let it rain"

then install SuperSU from playstore....open and klick install binaries....

then install SA Manager from playstore and make a TA backup ....

after that you can reboot...done
[Sony Xperia L] NecROlanD:
why all these process are so comlicated. i tried to unlock bootlader thousands times and failed. than i found a new way that says to unlock u need root than i came to here and i failed again. i hate prerequisites. i will go on with stock room. i am leaving my android dev carier on the bottom.
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
I did say good luck.....(noob)
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
bro...look at pm
[Sony Xperia L] NecROlanD:
thanks so much i am trying that now.
[Sony Xperia L] yogeshm.007:
Worked for me without any hiccup (Xperia L C2104 fw 15.3.A.1.17 bootloader locked) :)
[Sony Xperia L] sandybis:
I did it the official way. Only problem it didn't tell i would end up in bootloop. Spent entire night in recovering the phone :laugh:
[Sony Xperia L] Androidenthusiast2014:
Does this work with 15.3.A.0.26

Does this work with 15.3.A.0.26
[Sony Xperia L] grrrf:
thanks

Thanks allot mitulvohra, after a 2 days fun - my first root try.

Worked for xperia L, 4.2.2, 15.3.A.1.17 ;) - finally after a bootloop stage (full bootloop credit to sony unlock bootloader methodology - LOL:eek:) good way to bricking ...)

Previously, C2105_15.3.A.1.17_1272-2171 R2B_Generic DE.ftf flashed trough FlashTool 0.9.22.3 (thanks to Joel16 - xdaforums.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-flashable-ftfs-locked-t2560642)

A useful tool for me was also:

Jason Tyler, Will Verduzco-XDA Developers' Android Hacker's Toolkit_ The Complete Guide to Rooting, ROMs and Theming-Wiley (2012).pdf

my os - xubuntu 14
[Sony Xperia L] Anjali Sankar:
Edit : Nevermind, the issue is resolved!
[Sony Xperia L] .::Ash::.:
Worked fine for me.

Thanks :)
[Sony Xperia L] JOYGR:
can't root L

i'm stuck at this screen ( Daemon started successfully) no matter what i do .. followed every step (usb debugging, unknown sources, installed adb drivers provided in zip file, disconnected every usb device). tried in win 8 , 8.1, 7 , xp ... this is my 1st try @ rooting as it's simple 1 click rooting for locked bootloader.

firmware : 15.3.A.1.12 .. C2104 ... stock kernel ... never modified phone

is it a problem with adb driver ?

any help would be appreciated.
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
U must have USB debugging on and stock kernel, not working on custom

Wysłane z mojego C2105 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Sony Xperia L] JOYGR:
can anyone pls tell me how install / setup ADB drivers including setting PATH for adb ?

Device : Xperia L C2104. stock kernel. firmware : 15.3.A.1.12
[Sony Xperia L] adizz4:
Use the zip I posted earlier for issues with adb. Paste contents of zip into the root folder.
[Sony Xperia L] :
For those stuck in the "Starting Daemont" line, remember to install all the drivers, i did it with Sony's PC Companion and i later did the same with Sony Update Service. They install 2 kind of drivers when interacting with the phone, for example when you back up your info, they get installed, when you -try, but dont- update again, they are installed.

It may be the same computer where everything worked before, but it has to be done again after updating the firmware of the phone.
[Sony Xperia L] baraozemo:
tks works fine with xperia L (c2104) with last rom update (brazil 4.2.2 december 2013)
[Sony Xperia L] JOYGR:
can u tell what do u mean by all drivers ? what is the official sony driver .. i hv latest pc companion installed.

can u pls tell me how to install this driver in details ?
[Sony Xperia L] :
Hi, there are 2 kind of drivers, one is installed with SEUS and another with SONY PC Companion, they have a weird name like SNKD(just an example, dont remember the exact letters). I needed to install both of them in order to continue with the rooting process, otherwise, it got stuck in the screen "Starting Daemon".

Just begin to use the SONY Companion(like doing a back-up, checking contacts, etc.) and the Sony Update Service(but dont update again), just let the phone to be recognized again for the applications.
[Sony Xperia L] joaovitor2763:
Same error again, in last update i did the root with this method and did work well, but now, just don't work anymore.
[Sony Xperia L] faizalotai:
Sometimes, the explorer needs to be restart for both to working..(pc & phone)
[Sony Xperia L] sherry_94:
It works in first try... Thanks
[Sony Xperia L] Sharful:
Works like charm. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia L] JOYGR:
finally got it working :D

1 question .. is it a complete root ? or do i hv to do anything after this with Super SU ?

and how do i transfer apps and games from internal storage to external sd card ? in future if i install any app or game, how do i store it in external sd card ?
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
yes it is complete.. you can ofcourse check if their is any update for superSU or binary..

for normal apps you can use link2sd and for games data on internal storage you can use foldermount both can be downloaded from play store
[Sony Xperia L] JOYGR:
thanks .. 1 more thing any proper & working tutorial how to move apps, games from internal storage to external sd card ? rooted my phone.

tried link2sd .. created 2nd partition (both fat32 & primary as described) on my external card with minitool .. but link2sd can't install mount script on 2nd partition .. any other way ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=919326

http://www.xperiablog.net/2011/12/12/link2sd-guide-never-worry-about-internal-memory-limits-again/
[Sony Xperia L] endem:
thanks for this tool, i can confirm that it works, but in my case rebooting problem is still there. tried with remountrebootfix, but don't work.

going back to old FW.
[Sony Xperia L] iAyush:
Does not work for me! By the way, Do I have to remove the previously added root apps (As my phone was rooted before it obviously had 6-7 root apps). I run Install.bat (with enabled usb debugging, unknown sources checked) ..keeps on showing that sonypccompanionshut not found..

What's the reason for that?
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Thank you

Works flawlessly thank you :good: :)
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
that's strange. btw i am also reverting to older firmware, though this update fixes many bugs, i just can't tolerate the proximity bug. that's just awful.

no need to remove previous root apps.. i am sure you are doing something wrong here.. pccompanian is in no way related to this.
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
Uncheck "verify apps" Its in same tab as unknow sorces. Try installing sdk and jdk or Try different usb

Wysłane z mojego C2105 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Sony Xperia L] iAyush:
Okay, I'll test it tomorrow and tell you the result. I hope it works,I can't do a s%it without root .
[Sony Xperia L] NG3000:
1 important noob question :P

so if root using this method will my phone still get the future sony update ?
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
yup. but you will loose root after updating system.
[Sony Xperia L] blackrossa:
What can i do for root? I do the 4 things,what is next?
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
just open install.bat and wait for device to reboot.
[Sony Xperia L] blackrossa:
i rooted and supersu is in my phone.Opened it but i cant see the apps or list.how can i activate it?
[Sony Xperia L] blackrossa:
Is anybody help me. How can i open the list Supersu's?
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
u cant. first u need to have an app that will use root. lets say titanium backup. You need to open it (Tb) and it will ask about root permissions, then you click yes. After that you will have it on list
[Sony Xperia L] endem:
hello, has anyone have rebooting problems after rooting 4.2.2 FW, new, or old?

thanks
[Sony Xperia L] ninjasoft:
Yes i have rebooting problem every time i use chrome and i'm going to write something to search the device reboot is it normal???
[Sony Xperia L] getochkn:
The rebooting/chrome problem was a chrome update, has nothing to do with rooting, so it shouldn't be brought up and cluttering this thread.
[Sony Xperia L] ninjasoft:
thank u so this method works !!!! thank u again !!!
[Sony Xperia L] khaledali:
How to unlock my bootloader because I am new here:(
[Sony Xperia L] rhenrhen18:
NO USB debugging

hi.. i recently update my xperia L C2105 to 15.3.A.1.12, at first it looks good but when im trying to root , i found out that theres no USB debugging in settings in, how i can root my xperia ..? please help.. thanks :confused:
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
go to information about Phone and pres 7 Times compilation number. IT will show then

Wysłane z mojego Xperia L przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Sony Xperia L] rudyasho:
tapping on about phone number ...:victory::victory::victory::victory::victory::victory::victory:
[Sony Xperia L] xperiaL:
At first I failed, but then it worked perfectly after unzipping these files into the folder!
[Sony Xperia L] mychael14:
get root failed?
[Sony Xperia L] mazzeldiaz:
Nice Job

Try it's first time I was forget I have emulator run on my PC. Kill the emulator service and viola, less then 2 minutes. I've got rooted. Thank you so much.
[Sony Xperia L] sushobith:
When i did the root and pressed the reboot the system. it is showing me disable recovery flash. and when i press no and still rebooting into the recovery..

can you help me??
[MENTION=4270059]mitulvohra[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
are you on a custom kernel? as far as i know, this only works for stock kernel. i am afraid you will have to flash ftf now.
[Sony Xperia L] sushobith:
i bought the phone yesterday... so i want to wait for some time to unlock..

i have just rooted..

when i want to install cybershot i cant get out of the recovery...
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
by recovery u mean cwm right? go to advanced and press power off. or just hold power button. its one of the cwm for stock kernel bugs
[Sony Xperia L] akthakur84:
I think you are on the cwm for locked bootlaoder..

It is not working properly till now. It has bugs like you can't get out of recovery..

I think u have to flash ftf by flashtool.
[Sony Xperia L] PaRaHaND:
[Q] Any root for XL FW 15.3.A.1.14

Is the previous rooting method working for XL FW 15.3.A.1.14? Can anyone confirm?
[Sony Xperia L] getochkn:
rooting now, will know in a min.....

EDIT

It worked. I only did an update though and not factory upgrade. The update did delete my SU and everything though, so it did unroot it but this root works.
[Sony Xperia L] PaRaHaND:
:D Pleased to know. I am updating.
[Sony Xperia L] class66:
working perfectly on XL FW 15.3.A.1.14
[Sony Xperia L] paulogracioli666:
Yes :good:
[Sony Xperia L] zacutesz:
what about deodex for fw 1.14??
[Sony Xperia L] dropdan:
Works fine on .14 firmware.
[Sony Xperia L] JOYGR:
will busybox & supersu get uninstalled once i update it ? what about the su binary files which gets copied during rooting ? do i hv to delete them ?
[Sony Xperia L] prmbasheer:
It works perfectly with the latest firmware as well. The one that ends 1.14.
[Sony Xperia L] cyberfrnd:
after updating will I loose rooting permission and will SU will get uninstalled? or do I need to uninstall manually and again run the script for rooting?

please help..I am complete noob in Android.

thank you.
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
supersu will not be removed but the su binary will be. in either case you will have to run the script again to root.
[Sony Xperia L] coolmmk07:
Confused.

hi there. I am new to android. Many guys said that XL having new updates 1.12 and 1.14 are bricking while rooting.. So this rootkit can root XL working on 1.14 surely ?
[Sony Xperia L] Sharful:
It works.
[Sony Xperia L] kupang:
updated my rooted XL from .12 OTA ..

and the SU is still there and phone remains rooted .. :good:
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
i too did OTA update and yes indeed the root stays intact.:D
[Sony Xperia L] nishuksd:
Successful , Have a Question!!

This rooting method is perfect. Worked on my 2104 with LOCKED BOOTLOADER.

My Question,

I have made some changes in system apps and settings. and suppose i want to unroot, how can i do that.

Im really sorry im new to all these.

Please help.
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
if you just want to loose root access, you can use full unroot option in superSU. this removes traces of su binary. but this does not make your phone stock, so any changes you made will likely stay. if you want to return to stock, flash ftf or use sony update service.
[Sony Xperia L] GoodToF:
Will this method unlock my bootloader automatically? or it just root my phone?

For your information, my bootloader unlock is allowable.
[Sony Xperia L] pradhankiran:
no this only roots ur phone :cyclops: u have to unlock your bootloader in another way.
[Sony Xperia L] GoodToF:
Ohh. Thanks. What is adb driver? Sorry, Im a noob. :confused:

Is flashing kernel good? The bootloader need to be unlocked in order to flashing kernel right? I scare it will void my warranty.

What can I do with root? I google-ed it, the main benefit of rooting is flashing kernel and rom?
[Sony Xperia L] echone:
I've just update my L to last .14 ftf and rooted with this method.

I'm on Linux SO, so i opened the install.bat and copy/pasted every adb line in bash shell

Worked like a charm, thank you
[Sony Xperia L] flameonfzn:
thanx man, i was having so much trouble in rooting the 15.3.A.1.14 firmware and none of the methods were working for me but yours did_thanx a lot ! :victory:
[Sony Xperia L] Droid-V:
I got stucked at the "Waiting for device" screen , everytime I try it ... what I have to do to root my phone ? I installed the adb.exe , turned on the USB Debug and run the Install.bat and had this message only
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
try to install the adb drivers from google sdk. i believe that their is a problem with ADB here.
[Sony Xperia L] 3vilArt_:
Use Z4 root or SUperSU to unroot :)
[Sony Xperia L] Droid-V:
Just rooted with VRoot , BTW thanks :thumbup:

Enviado de meu Xperia L usando o Tapatalk 4
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
that was not a wise choice man.:eek:.anyway..what's done is done..enjoy..:)
[Sony Xperia L] Hexagon4440:
heyyy!!!!! i really want to root my xpelia c2104 15.3.A.1.14...and im very very worried about bricking it...i dont want anything wrong to happen with my phone coz itis costly and i wont get anoher phone like this !!!!! please please omeone assure me that this method will work without any problems:crying::crying::(:(
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
as long as you do precisely as the steps indicate, their is no need to worry..it will be fine
[Sony Xperia L] Hexagon4440:
You are my brother and i love you!!!!!!!

Hey man....i just want to tell u...YOU ARE MY BROTHER!!!...damn man your method worked i cant believe my xpeia is rooted ...YOU ARE AWESOME BRO!! U ROCK!!!!!! #angel :angel::):victory:
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
glad to hear that..:) but i am far less awesome that the person who created the script itself...all hail Bin4ry :angel:..
[Sony Xperia L] shusterpo:
This work for me

Thanks
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Can I use your method on my rooting thread.? Credits will be given and link to this thread posted as well.
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
yeah..sure...but why create other thread? their are already many..
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
My thread already exists. It was the first one ever for Xperia L. Check the General forum. Its stickied to the top. I need to mention this method as my thread needs an update(I have ignored it for too long).
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
oh..its alright then..go ahead..:good:
[Sony Xperia L] kalios:
work like charms..thanks
[Sony Xperia L] ravib21:
THaks you Soooo much

Thank you soooo much dude, it works in just single click..!! :D
[Sony Xperia L] miten94:
afraid

hey dear,

please tell me is it safe to root with this method,i am on .14 latest build.

will this method works on this

if something goes wrong what will happen to my xeria l

please reply.
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
1.)yes this works.

2.)the chances of something going wrong is very less, however if something does happen, it would be a bootloop which can be fixed by flashing ftf.

no need to worry..it is as simple as rooting can ever get.
[Sony Xperia L] miten94:
ADB

what is adb i understand your 3 steps but what is 4th step of ADB driver plz explain i am new .:o
[Sony Xperia L] miten94:
by clicking adb in your rootkitXperia(L) my xl will be rooted?
[Sony Xperia L] mitulvohra:
if you have pc companion installed, just click on install after you do the things mentioned. if not, first install it, it will already download the drivers.
[Sony Xperia L] miten94:
my xperia l is detected by pc but want to ask that which file to click adb.exe or install.bat

---------- Post added at 04:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:41 PM ----------

after ticking unknown source and usb debugging how to connect xperia l to pc mobile must be turned on or in off
[Sony Xperia L] miten94:
is this perfect adb driver
[Sony Xperia L] miten94:
error

Getting this error plz help what to do..nothing is connected .
[Sony Xperia L] a.moiz0322:
Disconnect any other device which is connected.

HIT THANKS IF I HELPED!
[Sony Xperia L] hafezs:
if i root it, can i still be able to update the system thru Update Center if a new update is available?
[Sony Xperia L] a.moiz0322:
Yess

HIT THANKS IF I HELPED!
[Sony Xperia L] saldor:
Hey guys,

I was so free and converted the batch file into a Linux script.
[Sony Xperia L] lollomura:
it's working but...

there are no problems with the files, but the file you should run(linux) it's not working... however it's simple to do it manually
[Sony Xperia L] saldor:
Do you have an error message?
[Sony Xperia L] b3rsam:
works greatly, thanks for sharing this. Also i run this script manually on linux, it would be easy to write a bash script for linux on this. :)

this did the work for me, should work on your machine too:

Just copy below text into install.sh in rootkit folder and give correct permission and run it from command line or download full package in attachments:

#!/bin/sh

echo "--- Xperia rootkit 2013/12/07 ---"
echo "waiting for device..."
adb wait-for-device
adb push files/getroot /data/local/tmp/
adb push files/su /data/local/tmp/
adb push files/Superuser.apk /data/local/tmp/
adb push files/busybox /data/local/tmp/
adb push files/00stop_ric /data/local/tmp/
adb push files/install_tool.sh /data/local/tmp/
adb shell "chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/getroot"
adb shell "chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/busybox"
adb shell "chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/install_tool.sh"

echo "getroot start."
adb shell "/data/local/tmp/getroot /data/local/tmp/install_tool.sh"
echo "removing temporary files..."
adb shell "rm /data/local/tmp/getroot"
adb shell "rm /data/local/tmp/su"
adb shell "rm /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk"
adb shell "rm /data/local/tmp/busybox"
adb shell "rm /data/local/tmp/00stop_ric"
adb shell "rm /data/local/tmp/install_tool.sh"

echo "rebooting..."
adb reboot
echo "waiting for device..."
adb wait-for-device
echo "--- all finished ---"

ps: all credits gone to topic owner and bin4ry, i just rewrite that bat file into bash.
[Sony Xperia L] Jas123:
Works fine

Yes, it helped and works perfectly fine.
[Sony Xperia L] hansi77:
well, not working here, it says "waiting for device". I followed all steps, can anyone help?

thanks
[Sony Xperia L] hafezs:
thanks, it is great.

after that how can i install recovery?
[Sony Xperia L] Skivit:
First time!

OP- works like a charm, phone went FUBAR last night, had to wipe everything, used the Doomlord and another rootkit earlier in the year (took various attempts....), but this one worked first time round.

Many thanks!

Had to close some windows before the adb would run properly, I dont know if anyone else got stuck there (haven't gone through all the pages).
[Sony Xperia L] davidhor21:
Work perfectly!
[Sony Xperia L] demolutioner:
hi i have a sony Xperia L model (c2105) android ver. (4.2.2) and build (15.3.A.1.14) can anyone please tell me if this root method works for me too? do i need to have unlock bootloader for doing a root? if yes is it hard to unlock the bootloader? thanx in advance.
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
It works like a charm.
[Sony Xperia L] demolutioner:
thanx ecksdeeay, man do i need to have unlocked the bootloader to do this root?
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
The boot loader can be locked or unlocked as far as I know!
[Sony Xperia L] mychael14:
Thanks

Ok I got it! :angel:
[Sony Xperia L] demolutioner:
what should i do? i have connect the phone with the pc i have download the zip file and there is some files so now what should i do? can someone tell me the steps to do the root?
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
In the unzipped folder is the file to root......you do have the other prerequisites ? don't you? hit runme.bat and follow the prompt
[Sony Xperia L] demolutioner:
i have done these steps

1.)usb debugging should be ON

2.)unknown sources must be selected

3)phone should be connected to PC

i don't know the step 4) which says to install the adb drivers, there is inside the unzip folder some files with the name adb is one of them that i have to install in the phone? if yes which one is it and how do i install it? should i copy the file inside the phone and install it from the phone or i click it from the pc while is connected with my phone and it would be installed?
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
Android SDK.....get thathttp://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html New to this?read up..http://tpt.to/a4pKNhB
[Sony Xperia L] Holmes.Sherlock:
[MENTION=4270059]mitulvohra[/MENTION] Are you reverting back to old FW because of facing any issues related to rooting?

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[MENTION=3249445]endem[/MENTION]

What's the version of your FW, is it 15.3.A.1.14 ?