yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia SP General] KatamariTanuki:
I followed all the instruction and... it says no SU binary installed...

So I lost root AND cwm recovery. :(

How can I go back to 4.1.2 so I can re-root my phone and restore my apps throught TitaniumBackup ? :confused:
[Xperia SP General] Nanostray:
Flash 4.1.2 full firmware
[Xperia SP General] mxvolta:
+1 please
[Xperia SP General] weedpuff:
I've got Supersu working on stock rom, when I open apps like Root Explorer it prompts for permission, I get permission but apps like Xposed and Viper4Android are not saving settings but do have root permission..?
[Xperia SP General] SkyRegal:
hi .. semi-newbie here :)

recently updated my XSP to JB 4.3 .266 which made me lose my root access .

how can i do these steps if i don't have CWM or 4.1.2 or root access ?

do i downgrade to 4.1.2 and root ? if so .. how do i do that ? also .. i need help in getting CWM .

btw .. i don't want to unlock my bootloader .

please somebody help :)
[Xperia SP General] jimladen:
You must use busybox installer, and disable the automatic update supersu through Google play.

Στάλθηκε από το C5303 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk

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Up The Irons My Friends
[Xperia SP General] D4RKsteph:
When you select power off in the recovery, choose No at the question and that allow you to keep Su Binary ;)
[Xperia SP General] UltraWelfare:
Hhaha tanks...Between I already installed existenz and have root now :)
[Xperia SP General] Derkz:
Hey man, Just installed this now. Fully working, great job on this.

EDIT: One small issue... The bootloop keeps happening, was working fine until now :/
[Xperia SP General] SewAwOw:
hi guys! after insertion i opened supersu and taked http://rghost.ru/52572925/image.png, what to do?
[Xperia SP General] abhishekcal:
yea me too dont want to do the factory reset.
[Xperia SP General] GrimDemon:
Works for me, thanks :)
[Xperia SP General] nain18:
does it work whhit the c5306?
[Xperia SP General] Zulfauzi:
purestockdeodex v2 works all in SP C530X...make sure ur root and have cwm install..
[Xperia SP General] nain18:
ok i was able to flash this but i don't have mobile data, any chance to fix it?
[Xperia SP General] Zulfauzi:
no need mobile data to flash any rom...
[Xperia SP General] Smithy986:
Thanks! / Köszi! :victory:
[Xperia SP General] Nanostray:
I think he means 2G/3G/LTE isn't working on his phone anymore
[Xperia SP General] nain18:
Yes i solved it... the APN configuration is missing after you flash this room:p
[Xperia SP General] headache59:
Wait a minute - is this where I am missing it - that I need to flash FULL firmware?

I am currently on full 266. Previously I only flash 4.1.2 257 kernel and tried to install Doomlord's exploit but at the dos prompt, it just hang there - could not find the device. Was I supposed to flash the full 4.1.2 before I started jancsessz's process in post #1?

If so, after rooting and re-flashing the 266 (this time kernel only), will there be any difference between the full 266 and this hybrid of new 266 kernel co-existing with the rest of 257 firmare? :confused:

Thanks for reply in advance.
[Xperia SP General] sourabhp:
seems you havent read OP steps properly

install 4.1.2 fully then root it using the DooMLord's method. check you have CWM then follow rest of the steps in OP
[Xperia SP General] headache59:
thanks - that explains it.

Edit - planning to go thro another round with full flash of 4.1.2 (257), root, and then restore 266 (kernel only), this weekend

One last question before I embark on this nerve-wreaking ;) exercise - when (if?) I connect up pc companion in the future, will it update the device to full 266 and wipe off the root in the process?

Thanks for taking the time to reply to a totally noob sony-android user. Believe it or not, I was a nokia symbian user until early this month (and yup - the nokia was rooted :))
[Xperia SP General] headache59:
From here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=44650921&postcount=1 it seems that I only need to flash the old 257

kernel

, and not the full firmware. Gad - back to square one. Think i'll just wait for Doomlord's exploit. :fingers-crossed:

To quote:

1)Download the three files from the download section below (the 3 files in the original thread or in this thread i will put the same excact files)

2)open FlashTool and flash the XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.78 MB file, this is JUST the kernel of an older firmware which was rootable

2.1)open FlashTool and press the Lightning button

2.2)Select flashmode and then press ok

2.3)Select the kernel (ftf file) you want to flash .(for the first flasing as said above is the XperiaSP_C530X_12.0.A.1.257_KernelOnly.ftf file)

...
[Xperia SP General] silveraero:
Please remove this.
[Xperia SP General] sco0ter:
Does vroot no longer work? I used it to root my 4.1.2 version and it worked no problem.
[Xperia SP General] headache59:
Read on another thread that Vroot does not work for 4.3 - also that vroot is 'banned' on the forum due to its ability to send information out.
[Xperia SP General] TsunaH:
If i'm in 4.3, then

Il have to downgrade to 4.1.2 tout root my phone ?

"Envoyé depuis mon C5303 avec Tapatalk"
[Xperia SP General] quetzalcoatl2435:
This isn't "rooting" the 4.3 stock ROM as much as flashing a pre-rooted 4.3 ROM. I'd say the title is kinda misleading. If you want to keep your own region's stock ROM, this is definitely not for you.
[Xperia SP General] daedeluslink:
Tested: Working with Root.

Bootloader: Locked.

Will keep updated if there are any issues.
[Xperia SP General] sourabhp:
It did work for me. got rooted 4.3 on locked BL but somehow the keyboard wasnt working. dont really know how it happened. u can try this method.

Also, once u have rooted 4.3 on your phone and connect to PC companion then why would it update by itself. It only updates when u click on software update or repair phone. So dont click it. simple.

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what we need is region specific pre-rooted 4.3 stock roms for c5302 c5303 c5306 so there wont be any misleading.
[Xperia SP General] quetzalcoatl2435:
A guide to make your own pre-rooted stock rom is actually more useful, because there are numerous combinations of carrier-specific and region-specific roms. This would also stop people from asking for a new root exploit every time a new update is released.
[Xperia SP General] sourabhp:
yeah but making your own pre-rooted stock region-carrier specific rom is as similar as making a custom rom.

A magician would never reveal his magic trick :laugh::p
[Xperia SP General] Cloud1989:
Yes you will need to downgrade back to 4.1.2 and then do the rooting process and so on
[Xperia SP General] TsunaH:
OK thanks

Sent from me
[Xperia SP General] headache59:
Thanks for the reply - appreciate every morsel of infor I can get in the venture.

I "chickened" out with the full 4.1.2 firmware flash last weekend (went with Eroot for my wife's old sony x-ray, with 4.0.4 - painless and over in 1 min! Got rid of the Chinese/Japanese keyboards and some bloated wares. Her phone works faster and is like "new". Now superuser is idling dangerously in my wife's non-techie hands :silly: ).

Still mulling over full flash but I can't see any problem with your suggestion - in the event 4.3 kernel causes me problems:

I stay with 4.1.2 (simply flash 4.1.2 kernel back)

if I find that I don't like 4.1.2, pc companion can help "upgrade" (phone still new, hence not a lot of data)

So - gearing up for this weekend adventure...:D
[Xperia SP General] quetzalcoatl2435:
I think it can be done with dsixda's Android Kitchen, but coming from years of using and tinkering with Motorola phones, I'm not familiar with how SONY's stock ROMs and ftf files work. I need to learn more about SONY-specific modding tools first. :p
[Xperia SP General] bero1608:
So I updated my phone to 4.3 with PC Companion. Now I want to root. Does this method work? Anyone has video?
[Xperia SP General] OdSazib:
Help Please

I am a newbie on Sony Xperia, I just bought this phone.

I wanna root it (updated 4.3) without downgrade and without unlocking BL, is there any way to root my phone and install cwm?

Or is there any way to install cwm without rooting, unlocking BL?

Thnks in advance
[Xperia SP General] headbon3:
Unfortunately...there is No official root method for Locked BL in 4.3 at the moment. You will HAVE TO DOWNGRADE for you to root, backup TA and install CWM.

If you're not bothered by DRM keys then you can UNLOCK your BL now but its is strongly advised you do a backup of your TA since DRM keys on your phone is of device specific type. Once deleted...cannot be recovered, its gone forever (UNLESS YOU DO A TA BACKUP).

No other means of installing custom recovery on your phone except that it must be rooted at the 1st place.
[Xperia SP General] OdSazib:
should I root first to take TA backup? if so then I have to lost my current firmware means 4.3. is there any way to backup my current rom before doing root, recovery etc?

thanks for reply bro :)
[Xperia SP General] headbon3:
Yes, doing a TA BACKUP requires root. Don't worry about losing your phone's fw..there's thread in XDA where FTF download links are being posted and shared. You just need a Flashtool if you are planning a downgrade since SEUS cannot do that. Only updating (upgrade) is allowed.
[Xperia SP General] OdSazib:
Bro if root I have to downgrade that means I have to lost my TA partition. But I need to do a TA backup before that. PLZ tell me proper step bro, I m really a noob on XSP.

Plz give me step by step direction, I need your help bro :(

Plz bro help me :(
[Xperia SP General] headbon3:
No, you won't lose TA unless you unlock it. Downgrading your fw will not erase your TA. You need to downgrade to the last FW. .254 of 4.1 since its the only FW rootable for locked BL. Then you can backup your TA partition. No worries of Android version incompatibity since DRM keys are not FW dependent.[emoji4]
[Xperia SP General] OdSazib:
hei Bro

Bro then should I follow these steps?

1. install adb minimal

2. Install SP Toll+driver

3. Download 4.1.2 FW.ftf file

4. Flash that with Flash tool

5. ROOting

6. Backup TA

7. Unlock BL

8. INSTALL CWM/TWRP

9. Flash 4.3 FW

Right?

If something wrong plz ammend it and give the proper direction (step by step)

Thanks :cowboy: :good:
[Xperia SP General] headbon3:
Steps 1 - 6 are A Ok[emoji106]

The rest...its either way if which you prefer..you can either unlock your BL in 4.1 but why would you do that if your already rooted...?

Flash 4.3 FW...unlock your BL. Then flash doomlord's kernel to get CWM...we need that recovery to root 4.3 fw. After rooting...you can either relock your BL (flash first stock kernel or you'll soft brick your phone) or just leave it unlock for you to explore more on flashing custom roms and kernels[emoji16]
[Xperia SP General] OdSazib:
Thanks bro :)

Butwhat can I root 4.1.2 without unlocking BL?
[Xperia SP General] headbon3:
4.1 Locked BL can be rooted using Doomlord's exploit bro. Just look @ the dev section of XSP for that method[emoji6]
[Xperia SP General] casouzaj:
And, from a rooted 4.1.2 ROM on a LB phone, you can keep your bootloader locked and, still, have a rooted 4.3 ROM. Firstly, install recoveries (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50359355). Then, flash dipesh1502's zips (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50542444). But, flash the first Ultimate PureXSP zip, the updated binary, then V1.01, then V1.04, because they are both incremental. That's where I am now. And it is working greatly!
[Xperia SP General] OdSazib:
Okay bro, But I have to download both rom now (4.1 and 4.3)

Right?
[Xperia SP General] headbon3:
Yep right...[emoji4]
[Xperia SP General] OdSazib:
I have saw on somewhere that only locked bootloader can detect ota from sony, is it right? :confused:

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Thnnxk Bro :highfive:
[Xperia SP General] headbon3:
Nope, you can still recieve OTA update notifications even with BL unlock but dont! You'll brick your phone if you try it...

Btw...sorry for the lacking info about rooting, I WAS MAINLY TALKING ABOUT ROOTING THE 4.3 FW DIRECTLY.[emoji6]
[Xperia SP General] OdSazib:
Mine Device is C5302 and I want to root direct 4.3 and want to install CWM if there any method!

And what's the differences between C5302 and C5303? Same firmware or different?
[Xperia SP General] headbon3:
C5302 3G only...C5303/6 LTE+3G capable
[Xperia SP General] OdSazib:
Is there hardware differencess? Or just firmware? Mine is supported lte when on 4.1.2 but on 4.3 I haven't test

I don't know m I fool or not :p
[Xperia SP General] headbon3:
No..LTE capable variants are C5303 and C5306...C5302 only 3G support regardless of the firmware. Its the hardware used on those variants that matters.
[Xperia SP General] OdSazib:
And which firmware should I flash if C5302 is mine? Link plz
[Xperia SP General] headbon3:
The C5302 variant. Check the Xperia SP General section buddy...i'm having hard time posting links, im on tapatalk[emoji6]

Its a sticky thread so its always on the TOP list.
[Xperia SP General] OdSazib:
ok bro, thanks
[Xperia SP General] ebi sat:
thanks man:good:
[Xperia SP General] freeZbies:
Still not understanding. If I'm not root yet, and I don't have a recovery, how am I supossed to flash this?
[Xperia SP General] UltraWelfare:
You need to go back to 4.1.2 root, install recovery..

Now you are gonna flash the rom and the supersu fix, power off your phone and flash the .266 kernel ONLY(so your phone boots up)
[Xperia SP General] xarli999:
Do someone know if it will be available an easier way to root 4.3 firmware in the neae future?

With the previous versions we had it one week since the official release of the firmware but I don't know what happen with this 4.3 version, maybe there won't be "easier way"...
[Xperia SP General] mlekopan16:
If somebody gonna find exploit, There will be an easier way to root.
[Xperia SP General] AlphaBetaDelta:
So first I have to root with the DoomLord's root? I need to flash the .257 kernel right?Then root it. And flash .254. After that I follow this instruction? Sorry I'm a noob.
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Simple steps to root can be found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2440375
[Xperia SP General] Prsprrs:
Dead Link?¿

Dropbox link is not working ... If someone could re upload it somewhere else, I'd be really thankful :S
[Xperia SP General] jancsessz:
Updating this post for .201 root

Tapatalk-kal küldve az én C5303-el
[Xperia SP General] KyLeChOi:
The Download Link of .266 kernel isnt work:crying:

Can anyone reload it please?:victory:

Thank you so much:D
[Xperia SP General] Makiavell:
Great work ;) can u make this root procedure for the newest .205 firmware? Thx in advance
[Xperia SP General] mamechapa2:
How i can root .205?

Enviado desde mi C5303 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia SP General] jancsessz:
First post updated for 205 ;)

Tapatalk-kal küldve az én C5303-el
[Xperia SP General] dipesh1502:
Please remove the direct download link of my rom and add the link to the main thread instead

thanks

So that people can thank my posts there:)
[Xperia SP General] dipesh1502:
[MENTION=5396325]jancsessz[/MENTION]

Have you updated the OP properly?

Or still any editing left?
[Xperia SP General] mrhnet:
No need to do step 4 (flash .205 kernel again) I think, bcz kernel is included in the ROM zip and flashed with it.
[Xperia SP General] dipesh1502:
Thats what i wanted to tell:D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] easylistener:
I need some help.... I just got a tf201 and it came with 4.0.3 with the . 28 so I thought it would be time to install a custom rom. So I read that nvflash was the thing to install and use but every page with instructions leads me to another page to download but the files are no longer on there...I have rooted and installed a couple different roms on my Kindle and Android phone so I know just enough to get myself into trouble and want to protect myself..... I have to do some searching on fastest also, I used it on my Kindle but that was over a year ago so I have to remember how to get into fastboot.....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] easylistener:
OK I think I figure it out because of reading all the other post....It looks like the files were removed when they came out with the JB guide of doing it....So my question is then I should update to the 4.1 update then follow the guide over on mobi for the JB correct? I would really like someone to offer some suggestions before I go ahead and update and screw myself.....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Restorer:
Yes, you would be best off updating to the latest official 4.1.1 version (10.4.2.18) and using the guides and files designed for JB to make your NVFlash backups :good:.

Do read the official guide but there is also a clearer and more detailed guide to NVFlash for JellyBean HERE.

Note: it does say you need the 10.4.2.15 bootloader but the method and files work fine on the 10.4.2.18 also.

Do read the instructions carefully as the prime is a lot easier to brick than the other devices you have experience on.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] easylistener:
Ok need some more help..... I found out my prime had twrp already installed.. So can I install nvflash after twrp has already y been installed?.. .. I have Ics on it and seems everything today is for jb......How or where can I find how to update my prime to jb since it has already been rooted and unload ked bootloader...... I don't want to brick it but want to get it updated to the point where these guides I can read and follow?
[Galaxy S 4 General] ICavalera:
Following a feedback from users that have an S4. It seems this mod also works in your devices. So i create this threat to you.

This is from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50238092#post50238092

Some carriers already get it in automatic and others we don´t. so this is for those.

ONLY FOR SAMMY ROMS

This is my little contribution to you all... well i will try. :D

I use this code so that i receive the MMS automatically on my device without manually turning on the mobile data. Don´t know if with you is the same, but with me i need to turn it on.

So let´s begin:

With root explorer or other, go to /system/csc and edit the file with the name

features.xml

(on JB 4.1 Roms the file is

others.xml

)

Before the last two lines

</FeatureSet>
</SamsungMobileFeature>

Write this code

<CscFeature_RIL_ForceConnectMMS>true</CscFeature_RIL_ForceConnectMMS>

At the end, it looks like this

<CscFeature_RIL_ForceConnectMMS>true</CscFeature_RIL_ForceConnectMMS>
</FeatureSet>
</SamsungMobileFeauture>

Then, just reboot the phone and you will send and receive MMS without turning on the mobile data it just do it automatically.

I learned this mod on a portuguese android forum: http://www.androidpt.com/index.php?/topic/44163-mod-receber-enviar-automaticamente-mms/

So i think the credits goes to that member. :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] Netskyliner:
Big thanks man. You made my day :)

"Envoyé depuis mon SM-N9005 avec Tapatalk"
[Android Apps and Games] Team180Apps:
Available on Google Play Store

Features:

• Distraction noises to simulate a real testing environment.

• Five minute warning announcements.

• Same exact break and section format as the official LSAT.

• Keeps ticking even when screen is turned off.

• Flexibility allows you to start any section at any point in that section.

• Saves progress when app is closed.

• Beautiful and user-friendly interface.

• Optional sounds to announce five minute warnings and end of sections/breaks.

This app will help you simulate the LSAT test day experience by timing you on each section of a practice LSAT and providing the same kind of breaks that you can expect to receive on test day. Timing and pacing are crucial for the LSAT, and mastering them by taking practice tests under timed conditions will go a long way towards helping you achieve your target score.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duly.noted:
Has anyone managed to root their note 12.2 yet? How smooth is the ui? Lag etc... anyone tried chainfires autoroot? Im conflicted about upgrading now or waiting awhile.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Trotsky123:
I would like to know too if anyone is working on a root for this!
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] woowdy:
In my opinion this device does or need root. So far it is the best device I have ever tried.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muzzy996:
While I'd agree that this device is great, for some of us root is a necessity. I for one want full tasker support as well as titanium backup in order to freeze certain pieces of bloat that I don't want (*cough* I'm looking at you WatchOn).
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thering1975:
I was looking at porting a root tool from the 2014 note 10 at the weekend but got waylaid at work so will start again sat no promises though

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stoehner:
Can't wait for root!!!
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackwagon06:
Nice, hope you get to it. Thanks for the heads up!
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KestrelX:
From chain fire's thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50498424

I have not tried this. Still trying to figure out how exactly to use this tool.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markklok:
I just rooted my Notepro 12.2 wifi with chain fire's CF-Auto-Root
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muzzy996:
Guessing you tripped KNOX counter as a result just like on the 10.1 2014, can you verify ?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markklok:
Creating a backup with titanium backup as we speak. Will verify after its done

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After rooting:
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muzzy996:
Ah ok yah it's tripped.

I'll weigh that against the cost of a squaretrade warranty . . or just going for it. May just go for it LOL.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KestrelX:
is this root done via Odin on desktop? I am coming from a nexus 10. not used to Odin. Want to be sure I do it right, Also, square trade warranty won't work if knot is tripped? Or did you mean you will have to get a square trade warranty if you trip it?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markklok:
Yes root needs to be done on desktop.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thering1975:
Doing Is easy and yes warranty will be void no big drama there. Great let's try and get a working Cwm next

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KestrelX:
I get square trade for all my gadgets. No problems with that. I just used square trade refund from my cracked ne×us 10 to get this ! Thanks for the answers! Can't wait to root and freeze some of this bloat!
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neoalban:
Do Triangle Away application manage to reset knox after root process ?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thering1975:
Not knox is an efuse which contains one byte of data and can be written to once. Only service center can reset it

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duly.noted:
I wonder if its possible to undermine the process that displays the information from the efuse? Like implement a fake screen or overlay another image over it?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] emwno:
Hey can anyone flash the following on P900 with odin? I've built cwm and would like someone to test and let me know if it works or not. The stock recovery is provided just in case.

And flash the following file from the recovery to root. (For those tabs on which chainfires root didn't work). http://download.chainfire.eu/370