yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] zxz0O0:
Well it's for sure that towelroot will be patched in future updates. But you can always downgrade and there is a method to update without losing root.

Anyway are you using v5 of Easy Root Tool? If not then you should.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] crótach:
Thanks mate! I don't think I was using v5. I'll re-run it when I get home.

Any issues with official 757 firmware?

I plan to run v5 easyroot again, then run Z1C-lockeddualrecovery2.7.127-BETA installer, and then re-install SuperSU 2.0.

Hopefully I can backup the TA partition then. Not sure what I need the TA for, but ok, monkey see monkey do :)

Maybe there will be some boring football on the TV and this will give me something to do hehe!

EDIT: It seems to have worked.

1) Re-did the easy root with v5 this time

2) Tried SuperSU and it complained that there are no su binaries

3) Re-installed SuperSU and it still complained there are no binaries

4) Installed lockeddualrecovery

5) From within PhilZ touch recovery - installed from zip - SuperSU 2.00

And now everything works, root, su and recovery. Made a backup of the TA just in case (I don't plan on unlocking the bootloader just yet).

I don't know why SuperSU gets lost every time I run easy root.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] wind0zer:
The OP rooting information for Z1C is outdated as of now - one click rooting is possible thanks to geohotz.

Easy Root Tool for various Xperia devices - xda-developers

Alternative:

[DEVDB][TWRP][PhilZ Touch][CWM] XZDualRecovery 2.7.1XX RC - xda-developers

It would be nice for new owners of the Z1C to know this new information because this is the thread all new phone owners go to.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
I'll update the thread at the weekend, not been on for a while.

Sent from the app on my Z1C...
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] acme64:
What happened to the newroot method thread? the OP deleted it, is there no solution for someone on .108 to root?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] iuno:
What do you mean? Just use the easy root tool, which has already been linked above: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900

It works perfectly on .108
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] acme64:
oh didn't realize that was already updated. thanks
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] bilboa1:
Flashtool howto with pictures (since the thread linked asks for money + is closed) http://ipsmart.blogspot.com/2013/08/detailed-guide-flashtool-flash-stock.html
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
Just sat down to update my Phone and the thread and would appreciate if those that have been more frequent than me could provide some links to up to date info or anything they think should be added. Thanks
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kuroforever:
Hello Guys, sorry for my noob question.

Just to be sure. I need to 1.- Unlock 2.- Root 3.- Install CWM 4.- Install Any Rom?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
Root and backup your TA Partition first, then unlock.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kuroforever:
Oh thx i'll do it right now, btw in case something is wrong and i brick my phone. is there any guide to fix it?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
See the first post, everything you need to learn can be found there.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kuroforever:
334

Thx can someone guive me the best link to root my xperia z1 compact without unlocking the bootloader. I see a lot of links and some of them loooks not working i need the good one

I tried to root with EasyRootTool_v8 AND I GET AN ERROR MD5 DOES NOT MATCH !!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
Go read through the last pages of the Easyroot thread, I had trouble yesterday but got it working in the end on 108.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kuroforever:
Perfectly Worked, now i have my bootloader unlocked and cwm installed. Thx a lot to all who helped me.

Now i'll start installing and testing roms, can anyone recomened me a good one for xperia z1 compact.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] baste07:
If I install a custom recovery will that prevent my own phone from getting official updates?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] iuno:
yes
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Sebastian6600:
Hi guys,

I have a problem(maybe stupid).

I can't enter in the recovery on my Z1 compact with android 4.4.4 version.

I have already rooted it with easy root and installed superuser but now I want to install the 4k mod.

When I start the phone I don't see any led blinking or going on, tried to press several times the volume UP or DOWN button but nothing happen.

Tried also to use an app to restart the phone in recovery mode but it doesn't work.

And for last with the adb command the led blink in various colors but still doesn't work.

Any suggestion? :crying:
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] OmarEinea:
You didn't mention that you installed any recovery on your device, so did you?? and if you did, which way??
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Sebastian6600:
No I didn't :D

But it should have the Sony recovery or no?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] OmarEinea:
Nope, there won't be any recovery unless you flash one, here try this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50303611
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] baste07:
Did you install custom recovery?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Sebastian6600:
Thank you! Now it works :)

EDIT: Another question.. There is a xposed module or something else that bring vocals commands to shot photos with the camera?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] adryanodej:
try whistle camera from play store :) it`s very nice and intuitive`
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mhaha:
To the OP, I strongly suggest you replace this HOW-TO guide: [NOOBS GUIDE] Create your own stock firmware FTF & Flashtool flashing guide[+ pics]

With this one: [GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool

I had the worst possible outcome following the first guide, bricked my phone in the process. Seriously, I don't want anyone else to follow my unfortunate path, remove the link to that guide ASAP!

More potential issues pointed out here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41970349&postcount=32
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] coolkoushik07:
How did u bricked it?? You were a bit late to pull out the usb i guess.. Did u unbrick it?? Or its still in bricked condition??

Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Yokurt815:
Just got my new xperia :)

Thanks for the good overview.

I get what the TA partionion is good for. But just out of interest, what does the abrriviation TA stands for?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] mhaha:
I was monitoring the download progress with 100% focus, had my hand on the USB ready for unplugging. I pulled it out as soon as the download status changed to Download Complete.

It was in a state of unable to boot, and unrecognizable by either PCC or SUS. It would only flash a message saying that the update failed after pressing the power button, then power off after 10 seconds or so, forever looping that way.

I did manage to unbrick it eventually, but I really don't know how I did it. I left the phone "off" for about a minute, then tried updating with the SUS again. After a few tries, it finally recognized the phone, and unfortunately updated the system from 4.3 to 4.4.4. I did not want to upgrade, all I wanted was to make a FTF file reserved for future use.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
Done.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Defyner:
Need to back up data and remove SD before unlocking the boot loader

The first post says

To live up to that promise, the instructions in the original post need to add "Backup data" and "Remove SD card" after "Root" and before "Unlock the Bootloader".

This surely has been said before, but needs to be said again:

Unlocking the bootloader wipes your data. It doesn't just "refresh" the phone, like the "factory reset" does, leaving some data intact, for example photos. It erases all your data, even formats the SD card (or so I've read, did not leave it in). Your nicest photos taken with the shiny new camera are erased in particular.

You may argue that users should not use their phones before having installed a custom rom, but they do. For example, they may do so to test whether the hardware works fine before unlocking the bootloader. Otherwise the user may not be able to return a device that only turned out to be defective after the user had voided the warranty by unlocking. So, some users do use their devices before unlocking, and so the backup is an essential step.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] coolkoushik07:
From where did u get this information? Unlocking bootloader does not touch external sd card.. I have unlocked and relocked many times with sd card inserted so please dont say anything that may confuse other.. At least try urself once before coming into a decision..

Sent from my D5503
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Defyner:
This thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2642081 links to this one:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2440597 by XDA Recognized Developer DooMLoRD, which says in red letters:

and also gives this quote (without saying what it quotes):

This may be the case for you, but can you be sure that it is not the case for others? It may depend on the phone, or on the firmware version.

Better be confused than sorry. :) Seriously, removing the SD card is a sensible move - if it's not there, it can't be erased.

This is my first unlock. Please forgive that I was cautious in this regard and removed the card. I think it is not worth relocking and reunlocking just to try this out. Maybe next time around.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] coolkoushik07:
He meant internal memory.. Nowhere he mentioned it as external sd card.. And if it was ur first time then u can ask but u are asking OP to update his guide.. Thats what i have pointed out..

Sent from my D5503
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Iruwen:
As coolkoushik just said, look at your device storage, there's sdcard0 and sdcard1, internal memory is also often referred to as sdcard for historic/compatibility reasons. I can confirm that unlocking the bootloader doesn't wipe the external sdcard. And it wouldn't make any sense to do so because a thief could just remove the external sdcard or mount it via USB before unlocking the bootloader so it wouldn't be an effective security measure at all. People should always keep in mind that many of Android's security standards don't apply to external storage.

PS: but of course you should always take backups in case of device destruction or loss.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] babydo:
Hello,

I have an unlocked and rooted version of .108, and I'm in North America on AT&T. Which version of unbranded firmware should I flash, or should I not flash any at all?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
Flash any, but you need to exclude the baseband to keep 4G.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] babydo:
My baseband version is already 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10270054-51, that might explain why I don't get 4g here. Any suggestions on what to do next? ( I don't think there's a US baseband for me to flash since D5503 is international, correct?)

Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
This might be worth the read - [Q] Z1 Compact on ATT 4G LTE Network.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] shazam911:
Thank you!! That was an excellent Tutorial. I flashed my Xperia Z1 for the very first time and it worked out thanks to your comprehensive list of tools and tips. Really big Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] glehel:
is a complete twrp (including boot, cache, data, system, ta.) to save the phone before opening the bootloader (stock sony) if you restore it, and Relock the bootloader, start the phone in normal mode? or need to change the kernel in addition.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
A CWM backup will backup your Phone as it is when you back it up and will restore it back to the exact same state.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Sebastian6600:
Hy guys!

It's possible to disable the GPS notification when I active it? I mean this: (attached image)

Thanks :)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kentaurest:
Yes, use Xposed framework with disable location consent module
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] F308:
This only says YES. No way to choose NO as automatic answer.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] waxiboy:
Hellow how can I revert back to stock recovery to receive official updates,???
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
There is no stock recovery on Sony devices, but you can revert to stock by flashing a ftf.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] waxiboy:
If I flash using flashtool will it not brick my phone? Because I have a rooted, deodexed and installed a custom recovery..uninstalled some system apps from google..
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
Why will it brick your Phone if it's a tool thats used for restoring it, the only thing that bricks Phones are users who cant follow instructions.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] waxiboy:
Do I need to unlock the bootloader to flash using the tool?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
No, otherwise it would be step number one.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] sp111:
My Sony Z1 Compact was stolen several weeks ago. It was encrypted, and had USB debugging working. It was not rooted.

Will it be possible to use the flashtool when the phone is encrypted, if the password to unlock the phone is unknown? Will it be any use to the new owner? It won't help me to get my phone back, but it will give some satisfaction to know that the phone is not usable.

I have a new Z1 Compact and encrypted it again. It's not rooted. Currently I can't get to reset this encrypted phone in any way without entering the password to unlock the encryption. If anyone can show me how to do this, or can assure me that this cannot be done, I would be very pleased. Does it matter if the phone is rooted or not?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
A quick search on Google shows its as simple as a factory reset, so yes they'll be able to use it.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] DomusX10:
I read on first post the update...wait for root procedure...Now I'm on last firmware...but root procedure with EasyTool don't work...

I hope a new exploit will be released too....

Thank for your thread...it's clear and complete.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] cirovi:
I just wanted to feel that maybe there is an error in OP:

For me the code for Service Menu - #*#7378423#*# (and for check the bootloader) in OP not work.

*#*#7378423#*#* is the right code for my phone.

p.s. :sorry for my primitive english :p
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] iZoal:
Hi guys,

Is there any way to root fw .157 ?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] spudata:
Honestly? You're asking that without searching?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] iZoal:
I love sarcastic people to be honest, but why would I ask for a way to root my device if I didn't search ?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] spudata:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2936586
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] iZoal:
Thanks buddy, but i have checked that already and EasyRoot doesn't work on kernel .157 as people saying in the main guide thread on Z1 department.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] spudata:
I think this is the way to go

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z1/development/newroot-z1-t2807092
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] iZoal:
Thank u my friend, I did manage to root my device by a tool from XZ1 department, but thank u again.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] spudata:
No worries, glad you sorted it.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Angelgmr:
Can I unlock bootloader? :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] SXUsr:
Not sure. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58012601&postcount=232
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] lottumeb:
Hi everyone,

Thanks for this tutorial, after some minor hickups i have rooted and have CMW.

Did not unlock bootloader.

The only thing is i'm still on firmware 108 and keep getting the update notifications.

So i flashed 157 but then lost root, so did it all again.

I'm not sure how or where to get a stock rooted 157 fw

Which Rom is still stock 157 but rooted, or any rom closest to stock?

thanks for any help in advance.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kokkss:
If You are on .108 firmware, upgrade it to .157 any way you wish. After that flash kernel only from .108, root it, and afterwards flash .157 kernel only. I used flashtool to do it. Easy and fast way to root.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] ahmetgox:
is there any possibility to load 4k and timeshift video mode to 4.3 stock firmware?anyone can help me?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] ulum.misbahul:
How root our Z1c on lollipop firmware?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Tboyroy83:
You need to have rooted kitkat with recovery of your choice and then make a pre rooted lollipop zip.

---------- Post added at 04:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:53 PM ----------

You need to use PRFcreator tool
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] uremytoy:
But this way u will not hale full root white means Viper fx will not work (itp not working on ru version)

Wysłane z mojego D5503 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] BlitzBerg:
Alright. I have factory reset my z1c. Rooted it (kk). Now I want to upgrade to lollipop. Just flashing the zip created from prfcreator does it, right? And there's no recovery yet for lollipop?

Sorry, n00b here. :P
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Tboyroy83:
Yup and there is a working recovery xzdr is working but you will need to follow the thread [MENTION=410007]Nut[/MENTION] has, I believe 2.8.10 is the current

---------- Post added at 08:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:18 AM ----------

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] BS86:
Might it be possible to flash the .108 kernel to Lollipop to enable the towelroot-method that various root tools use and root it that way?

Did someone already extract the kernel from lollipop so that we can flash it back?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] marcolorenzo:
I'm a even bigger n00b...what's this prfcreator zip you mentioned? I'm on stock 4.4.4 rooted right now and would like to upgrade to Lollipop. Can you point me to the thread that explains how to do this with this prfcreator? Cheers!
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Tboyroy83:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2859904
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] BS86:
Another question: is RIC still there on lollipop? Or can /system be mounted as rw without problems?

Sent from my Sony Z1 compact using a Tardis
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Tboyroy83:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606

Head over to here as you will need xzdr to flash the zip you make. Different ppl have had different issues but i think [MENTION=410007]Nut[/MENTION] has ironed out most of the kinks with his latest 2.8.11 release. :P
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Rafaru:
Root & recovery

Hello , I am very new to rooting an so , is there yet any way to root and install recovery on z1c with lollipop running please ? I maen apart of pre rooted tft‘s

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Tboyroy83:
As far as I am aware, there is no current root exploit directly for lollipop. Flashable pre-rooted ftf is the only option I'm aware of I'm afraid :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Rafaru:
Hello , I did all the way , downgrade , root ..etc , afterwards I realised that I forgot to do the wipes nor I formated my SD , it worked till now , sd is not recognized and now and then some notifications about stopped actions appear , any way to fix it please ???
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] getvaisakh:
There are.. :)

Look in the general discussion section..
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Mateo Diego:
Hi all! I picked up the z1c just a few weeks ago I really like the device, but I want root. It is running 14.5.a.0.242 / 5.0.2 I have been searching web and XDA about anything and everything I should know before I start this... Nexus was so damn easy. As far as I can understand, as of right now the only way to root is to get a program called flash tools and then flash a firmware that is s pre-rooted. Now what I have been a little lost with is the unlocking of the bootloader, and what that does or does not do to the Sony stock firmware/ stock phone functions. What does unlocking the bootloader on a Sony z device do? What do you lose that Sony put there? Is it something that I can get back when a I get rid of bloatware and install xposed? Is there a thread that talks about all the in's and out's that someone new to Sony devices and costomizing them can read? Sorry for the wall of text and thank you for any help in this matter.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] louis0815:
You don't need to unlock the bootloader to get root on original firmware....

Simply follow the instructions here to get a rooted original Sony lollipop: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3090021
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Mateo Diego:
Thanks for the nudge in the right direction. I think I am understanding this a bit more.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] louis0815:
worked for me, so it should work for others as well
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Mirhawk:
Can this script be used as base to create a script to root Our phone too directly on Lollipop?
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] JethroCl:
Not able to flash stock firmware using Flashtool

Hi,

I want the Lollipop update now, because in Belgium it will last at least for a couple of months before we get it.

What have I done?

1. Unlock my bootloader using Flashtool => Succes

2. Download stock firmware 14.5.x.xxx (UK although I'm in Belgium, people there said it works) with Xperifirm (converted to ftf) => succes

3. Flash Firmware with Flashtool => Fail

After "INFO - Processing of amss_fsg.sin finished", I get "INFO - Ending flash session", next "-ERROR-" and "-ERROR- error flashing. Aborted"

What have I tried to fix (because phone keeps restarting now).

- Downloaded the original firmware (14.4) from belgium through Xperifirm, result => identical as when I try with UK firmware.

- Restore using Emma => Succes, but no Lollipop + lost al my data.

What am I doing wrong?

I'm not looking for a fancy modded ROM, only the stock Lollipop ROM (but if possible rooted)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] kokkss:
Hi, what i suggest would be:

1. Flash stock .108 ROM for your country or even any other country which is not provider orientated (Customized_XXX) will do

2. Root your device with easy root tool (use google to search) install recovery, supersu

3. Flash any of Prerooted stock ROMs via recovery (i have made one HERE
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] BS86:
i fail to understand why you unlocked your bootloader when you want to use stock. You have successfully thrown away your DRM keys now ....
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Andalitez:
Hi guys,

Getting one of these second hand in a few days.its currently running firmware 14.5.A.0.270 i believe.

I've been going through the threads/posts on how to get root access and the best i could come up with was the following

If Bootloader is locked (can i downgrade without unlocking?)

1.Downgrade to [STOCK ROM][FTF]Xperia Z1c D5503_14.4.A.0.108_Central Europe unbranded (1280-7864)) using Flashtool

2.Root using Easy Root Tool

3.Install [DEVDB][TWRP][PhilZ Touch][CWM] XZDualRecovery 2.7.1XX RC

4.Use [TOOL][LB][ROOT] Backup TA v9.11 for Windows to Back up TA

5.Use the method from this link to unlock bootloader - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2440597 [Tutorial] Xperia Z1 Bootloader Unlocking/Relocking

5.Use [TOOL] XperiFirm and download 14.5.A.0.270 again.

6.use [TOOL] PRFCreator - and create a pre rooted zip file or use a pre rooted file like http://xdaforums.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/ftf-14-5-0-270-generic-india-t3117026

7.Flash from custom recovery?

Am i missing any steps?Please let me know if there are essential steps missing?

Also once bootloader is unlocked,can i just flash any pre rooted firmware from recovery or does it have to be flashed with Flashtool?

Thanks guys
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Mirhawk:
There is no need unlock bootloader to root the phone. Simply do as follows:

Downgrade to KitKat version 14.4.A.0.108. Yes, You can downgrade with locked bootloader.

Root using Easy root tool.

Install XZDualRecovery for locked bootloader.

Flash a PRF(Pre-Rooted Firmware) of Lollipop version 14.5.A.0.270 via Recovery! Although You need to wipe system, data and cache for it.

No need to unlock bootloader!

Pre-Rooted Firmware is a flashable zip, and it can only be flashed via recovery, never via flashtool.
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] Andalitez:
Awesome.

Thank you sir.Much appreciated.

I guess i will unlock bootloader to install custom roms at a later stage :)
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] maruthi M.B:
Can anybody tell me how to flash custom rom in flashmode?