yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Cross-Device General] alamyr:
last point before starting

Hi

If I understood, after the root, the ota updates will continue to be automatically?
[Sony Cross-Device General] tampaocongelado:
Thanks!
[Sony Cross-Device General] afraaa:
which version can be root on xperia z2 ... i mean kitkat version ? OP ? anyone ?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Galuois:
On MAC

Hi,

How can the root tool be run from a Mac?

Thanks!
[Sony Cross-Device General] samuraix21:
So is support dead on this??

I would like to be able to root this phone and get some of my stuff from my old phone via Titanium Backup. It's the Z2 D6503, firmware 23.0.1.A.167 Android 4.4.4 Kitkat.

Are they just waiting until Lollipop and get around updating this then?
[Sony Cross-Device General] guhvanoh:
To those wanting to know which versions of firmware for the Z2 can be rooted I say search and read the forum. The answers are there staring you in the face.

HTH
[Sony Cross-Device General] afraaa:
Xperia Z2 17.1.2.A.0.314 ... no root for 4.4.4 kitkat

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2559009

and this one also

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783750
[Sony Cross-Device General] Smokt:
what to do¿?

i seems to stop in creating vm
[Sony Cross-Device General] paseante:
. Same here. It must have to do with the the latest Sony firmware.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Shourav Sam:
didnt work for me .. :( wt should i do? plzzzz help
[Sony Cross-Device General] RedHawk20:
Help a noob with rooting Xperia Z1

Hello,

I am trying to root my Xperia Z1 and afraid of bricking the device. I checked some posts and videos but I am looking for the latest root information, since I was unable to find relevant and complete information. I also downloaded the EasyRootTool kit v12.4 but when I try to extract it I get this error message: The archive is either in unknown format or damaged.

I also watched this video: [NEW] Xperia Z1 ROOT solution for Locked Bootloader Android 4.4./2/3/4 (C6902,C6903,C6906,C6943) by SHEM (Przemysław Orawiec)

But the files have been removed. I would appreciate if someone experienced and professional can help me in rooting the Xperia Z1. Here are the phone details:

Model number: C6902

Android version: 4.4.4

Kernel version: 3.4.0-perf-gaee6e5a

Build number: 14.4.A.0.157

Any help will be appreciated, thanks :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] guhvanoh:
You can't directly root any Xperia device that has 4.4.4 on it. You have to downgrade to 4.4.2, root then upgrade with a pre-rooted rom. Search the forum for how to do that.
[Sony Cross-Device General] RedHawk20:
Thank you for replying back. I did my research and successfully rooted my Phone :)

Now that I have a rooted xperia Z1, I am wondering what all I can do with it lol :p
[Sony Cross-Device General] mermaidkiller:
Two weeks ago I rooted my brand new Xperia Z Ultra (C6833) with 4.4.4 on it without unlocking the bootloader. But I don't know whether it is possible on the Z1,2 or 3.
[Sony Cross-Device General] maciek567:
stuck

it gets stuck on "creating vm" any way i can fix that?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Gijs-ijs97:
stuck at creating vm

I've tried restarting install.bat many times but every time it stops at creating vm <loljavasucks>. Is there anything i can do to fix this (I have an xperia ZR)

Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] 8-incher_note_n5100:
not rooted and i got this error

my xperia z ultra c6802 got this error

unfortunately my hand doesnt fast enough to capture it

so

i hope any assist from you guys

EDIT: I forgot to tell,i'm on version 14.4.A.0.108 and locked bootloader
[Sony Cross-Device General] atisha:
Did you really root ultra z version 4.4.4 without having to downgrade to earlier version before uploading? I'm keen to do the same with my ultra z. Any guide provided will be great.
[Sony Cross-Device General] febrianrendak:
Error

I trying to rooting Xperia Z 6603, I got error message

Is this Okay? Shall I continue?
[Sony Cross-Device General] vanzict:
root for xperia z2 with 4.4.4

hi, just got an xperia z2 pre-installed with 4.4.4

can this easy root kit root my phone or do I have to downgrade it to 4.4.2?
[Sony Cross-Device General] ChicaAndroid:
Does it work on Xperia ZL? I couldn't wait and tried. Several times - it gets stucks always at the same part (or should I wait longer?)

"creating vm"

info: ROM: Stock KitKat 4.4.4 (10.2.1.A.0.292)

:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Sony Cross-Device General] leechxyz1:
Nice Work Guys
[Sony Cross-Device General] zombunny:
I'm stuck on creating vm <loljavasucks>

What to do now? :confused:
[Sony Cross-Device General] _Pano_:
me too
[Sony Cross-Device General] hinuk:
For me i was stuck on this same step and what i did was to downgrade my firmware to 4.4.2, and then i manage to root my z2 tablet.

Then i just took backup of my drm keys and installed dual recovery, with twrp recovery i flashed pre rooted 4.4.4

So only hard part was to find correct fw for that 4.4.2 downgrade and flash it using flash tools, anything else was pretty much just "click this. bat file" type of autoinstall thinks.
[Sony Cross-Device General] huussein:
i stuck on creating vm too pls help

my phone is xperia zr 4.4.4 c5502

pls anyone help me
[Sony Cross-Device General] erri6999:
Thanks, worked great on a Xperia Z Ultra (C6833, C6833_14.4.A.0.118 firmware, Android 4.4.4, kernel 3.4.0).

Rooted it with install.sh under Debian Linux, there was an error at the end, but rooting went through:

...

Checking if device is rooted...

error: device not found

Error: device not rooted

...
[Sony Cross-Device General] vendola:
Stuck on VM creation

I try it 3-4 times and all time I stack on "creating vm <javasucks> "

any advice ?

Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] batsy:
hi there

thanks, works like a charm.

will i lose my root access if i update my firmware OTA?
[Sony Cross-Device General] hungragezone:
The download link in #1 can't be downloaded

anyone has link to download it, thanks

/nvm, the link works now :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] GioKupreishvili:
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua

It's Worked For My Xperia M2 Aqua D2403 Via "KitKat Root Locked Bootloader" Method Thread. Thanks! :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] alooooosh:
Guys if you wanna a worked root method you must downgrade your firmware to the first one that come with your device (for me Z2 4.4.2 17.1.1A....)

:):):):):)
[Sony Cross-Device General] MissyKoneko:
So did it work or no? I have a C6833 4.4.4 but too chicken to root....
[Sony Cross-Device General] Nurkay:
it stucks at

doing the magic

creating vm<lolhavasucks>
[Sony Cross-Device General] spider623:
just reporting that doesn't work on z2 tab and 23.1A.0.690
[Sony Cross-Device General] caracal reloaded:
I'm stuck on creating vm <loljavasucks>

new xperia T3 4.4.2. stock

any solution ?
[Sony Cross-Device General] PNIGGE:
Stucking on:

libzexploit.so created

doing the magic

creating vm (loljavasucks)

Using Xperia Z1 Compact(D5503) with Android 4.4.4(14.4.A0.157)
[Sony Cross-Device General] srvguitare:
Hi folks,

I hope I can get some help. I followed the instructions, however I am getting the following:

user@host:~/Downloads/EasyRootTool v12.4$ ./install.sh

==============================================
= =
= Easy Root Tool v12 =
= Supports various Xperia devices =
= created by zxz0O0 =
= =
= http://xdaforums.com/ =
= showthread.php?p=53448680 =
= =
= Many thanks to: =
= - [NUT] =
= - geohot =
= - MohammadAG =
= - cubeundcube =
= - nhnt11 =
= - xsacha =
= =
==============================================

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
=============================================
Waiting for Device, connect USB cable now...

Make sure that you authorize the connection
if you get any message on the phone
=============================================
Device found!

=============================================
Getting device variables
=============================================
Device model is amami
Firmware is LRX22G

=============================================
Sending files
=============================================
285 KB/s (1593 bytes in 0.005s)
554 KB/s (1575 bytes in 0.002s)
2954 KB/s (9496 bytes in 0.003s)
2068 KB/s (13672 bytes in 0.006s)
6196 KB/s (657704 bytes in 0.103s)

Copying kernel module...
3456 KB/s (34473 bytes in 0.009s)
186 KB/s (823 bytes in 0.004s)
3070 KB/s (13592 bytes in 0.004s)
Kernel version is 3.4.0-cm-gce894ad
Version does not match 3.4.0-perf-ge4322cd, needs patching...
dd: conv option disabled
Kernel module patched.
error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported.

=============================================
Loading geohot's towelroot (modified by zxz0O0)
=============================================
3779 KB/s (13592 bytes in 0.003s)
6609 KB/s (197320 bytes in 0.029s)
=============================================

Waiting for towelroot to exploit...
error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported.
done

Checking if device is rooted...
Error: device not rooted

Thank you.
[Sony Cross-Device General] sbdragon89:
Enquirying

Hello all

Im currently a Z2 kitkat 4.4.4 build 23.0.1.A.0.167

Simple thing i want to know, (i believe this only works on 4.4.2), is there a method to do this with a locked boot loader with out me having to delete (lose all my settings) on my device? or do i need to backup everything and then do all the steps needed ?

Sorry it been a very long time since i rooted anything and i just want to be double sure, as well i was hoping to be on the simpler part of things and not need to worry about data but rather just install everything that needed :P

I purely need root access (along with superSU of coarse) but i dont want to go through the process of having to recover all my apps and settings, i do believe it backed up by google though (app data), so not sure if this would speed me along.
[Sony Cross-Device General] daraseng:
Please help!!!

It stuck at "Creating vm(loljavasucks)"
[Sony Cross-Device General] DroidZombie:
I'm on 23.0.A.2.93 with usb debug on and mock locations allowed.

Under Debian Jessie I get to:

=============================================
Running exploit
Make sure you have enabled "Allow mock locations"
in Developer Settings!
=============================================
Please wait for the device to reboot
Press any key to continue
Starting: Intent { cmp=org.keenteam/.ServiceExploitActivity }

Then the process stops. Any suggestions?

Edit:

Seems I'm rooted after all...the script just didn't finish.
[Sony Cross-Device General] sabotinekes:
Thanks man, it works perfectly with my Sony Xperia GO
[Sony Cross-Device General] manigma:
v 12.4 worked like a charm on my Xperia Z Ultra C6802 (4.4.4).

Did TA backup. Installed SU chainfire and updated binary in normal mode. Got write to external SD card ability on my Total Commander without any SDFix app. Thanks. :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] eagerbryan:
I am on an Xperia Z1s (C6916 4.4.4) I downloaded this and then I ran install.bat.

Afterwards I plugged in my phone and I enabbled USB Debugging.

It took around 2 minutes for me to discover that it says

towelzxperia by zxz0O0 (EasyRootTool Version)
libexploit by geohot

libzxploit.so created
doing the magic
creating vm (loljavasucks)
done

Checking if device is rooted...
error: device not found
Error: device not rooted
Press any key to continue . . .
[Sony Cross-Device General] mrceo85:
little help

cant find tr.apk

curl is not recognized internal or external

cant find specified path
[Sony Cross-Device General] Kockowan:
Ok, Sony Xperia Z1 compact has been rooted sucessfully, thanks for this stool.

But:

How to get CWM discovery?
[Sony Cross-Device General] r_e_n_e:
I stacked on this picture...

I have normaly my mobile phone connected to PC.

I have USB debugging enabled and Unknown sources enabled too...
[Sony Cross-Device General] Kockowan:
did you grant adb access on mobiles display?
[Sony Cross-Device General] zcoldf:
need help please.........

==============================================

= =

= Easy Root Tool v12 =

= Supports various Xperia devices =

= created by zxz0O0 =

= =

= http://xdaforums.com/ =

= showthread.php?p=53448680 =

= =

= Many thanks to: =

= - [NUT] =

= - geohot =

= - MohammadAG =

= - cubeundcube =

= - nhnt11 =

= - xsacha =

= =

==============================================

The system cannot find the path specified.

=============================================

tr.apk not found. Trying to download from

https://towelroot.com/tr.apk

=============================================

'curl' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

=============================================

Error downloading tr.apk with curl

Please download towelroot from https://towelroot.com

and save it as tr.apk in folder files/

If you still have problems, please disable

your Antivirus and try again

=============================================

Press any key to continue . . .

i have disabled my antivirus
[Sony Cross-Device General] Kockowan:
tr.apk is needed, pls read:

Error downloading tr.apk with curl

Please download towelroot from https://towelroot.com

and save it as tr.apk in folder files/

And:
[Sony Cross-Device General] robisrobis:
14.4.A.0.157

is this working also for Xperia Z1 - C6903 - 14.4.A.0.157? because I am stucked in creating vm (loljavasucks)
[Sony Cross-Device General] juanpirulo:
You ve got to downgrade to .108 to root. The .157 firmware is not rootable. Cheers
[Sony Cross-Device General] robisrobis:
thank you ... same is written in page 136 sorry for this question :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] cingolat:
Anyone tried it with lollipop update?
[Sony Cross-Device General] ragdoll96:
Just tried it for my Z1 Compact. Didn't work for me.
[Sony Cross-Device General] lackonne:
Can not wait to try it on lollipops updates on my z ultra, now 55% process downloading new firmware, will share the results ;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] sxtester:
Try and see it fail. If you don't mind, please do some reading.
[Sony Cross-Device General] r_e_n_e:
where I can find it?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Kockowan:
There should be a popup on mobile's display with fingerprint of accessing computer. It asks if you will allow access for attached computer...
[Sony Cross-Device General] onyalan:
my Z1 of this message and does nothing , for just that ... what can I do ?

==============================================

= =

= Easy Root Tool v12 =

= Supports various Xperia devices =

= created by zxz0O0 =

= =

= http://xdaforums.com/ =

= showthread.php?p=53448680 =

= =

= Many thanks to: =

= - [NUT] =

= - geohot =

= - MohammadAG =

= - cubeundcube =

= - nhnt11 =

= - xsacha =

= =

==============================================

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

=============================================

Waiting for Device, connect USB cable now...

Make sure that you authorize the connection

if you get any message on the phone

=============================================

Device found

=============================================

Getting device variables

=============================================

Device model is C6943

Firmware is 14.4.A.0.157

=============================================

Sending files

=============================================

778 KB/s (1593 bytes in 0.001s)

3377 KB/s (657704 bytes in 0.190s)

384 KB/s (1575 bytes in 0.004s)

1329 KB/s (9496 bytes in 0.006s)

1910 KB/s (13672 bytes in 0.006s)

Copying kernel module...

2587 KB/s (34473 bytes in 0.013s)

99 KB/s (823 bytes in 0.008s)

1893 KB/s (13592 bytes in 0.007s)

Kernel version is 3.4.0-perf-gaee6e5a

Version does not match 3.4.0-perf-ge4322cd, needs patching...

1+0 records in

0+1 records out

19 bytes transferred in 0.001 secs (19000 bytes/sec)

Kernel module patched.

modulecrcpatch (by zxz0O0)

module_layout: match

__aeabi_unwind_cpp_pr1: match

kallsyms_lookup_name: not found

printk: not found

mem_text_write_kernel_word: not found

__aeabi_unwind_cpp_pr0: match

successfully patched

=============================================

Loading towelzxperia

=============================================

1642 KB/s (13592 bytes in 0.008s)

3319 KB/s (197320 bytes in 0.058s)

=============================================

Waiting for towelzxperia to exploit...

towelzxperia by zxz0O0 (EasyRootTool Version)

libexploit by geohot

libzxploit.so created

doing the magic

creating vm (loljavasucks)
[Sony Cross-Device General] BS86:
Might it be possible to flash the .108 kernel to Lollipop to enable the towelroot-method that this kit uses and root it that way?

Did someone already extract the kernel from lollipop so that we can flash it back?
[Sony Cross-Device General] sxtester:
If you had root on an older FW version before then why didn't you just simply flash a pre-rooted LP via recovery instead of going through this kind of pain? Do a search on "dual-recovery" and "PRFcreator", it's easy.
[Sony Cross-Device General] BS86:
I have not updated yet as I will wait until the nfc when screen off xposed module will be compatible with lollipop or the option can be activated by other methods.

I don't really trust the dual recovery in terms of really letting the TA partition untouched and unlocking bootloader is definitely out of the options.

Anyway, I got the donation version of supersu, which let's me enable the option to keep root on ota update and root survived the update to 157 that way, just RIC got re-enabled which is another thing I want to be sure of having no issues after updating ;)

Sent from my Sony Z1 compact using a Tardis
[Sony Cross-Device General] jsrnn:
It's stuck on "creating VM" on Xperia Z1, restarting the .bat does nothing.

Any ideas?
[Sony Cross-Device General] ruffblaza:
will this easy root tool ever be updated, to work on the new lollipop? i really don't want to downgrade and use a pre rooted firmware.
[Sony Cross-Device General] BS86:
This root tool can not be made to work because the kernel exploit that it used was fixed middle of 2014 - every firmware since then can not be rooted, that's the reason why 157 needs to have the 108 kernel on z1c to be rooted and then the 157 kernel needs to be flashed back

Unless there is another exploit discovered, or the 108 kernel can be used in lollipop, there will be no easy root tool any more....

Sent from my Sony Z1 compact using a Tardis
[Sony Cross-Device General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
I wanted to root on my device to install "Xperia With Facebook" share app, but after that I would remove the root completely. It would be possible with the same EasyRootTool?

This apk: http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-de...z2t-z3-z3c-t3086202/post60280517#post60280517
[Sony Cross-Device General] nexusnavy:
xperia z1

I had the same problem, but don,t worry, It was rooted after I close command tab ;D
[Sony Cross-Device General] WWH_0311:
does work on xperia z1 c6903 lollipop firmware 14.5.A.0.242

:crying::confused:
[Sony Cross-Device General] demon148:
Ok so I have a quick question

I am new to the whole rooting scene, but understand how it works, I just want to know that if I downgrade to 108 and root the device, can I use a pre-rooted firmware to upgrade straight to lollipop or will I have to upgrade to 157 and so on up to lollipop?
[Sony Cross-Device General] guhvanoh:
If you have a pre-rooted ftf, just flash that using flashtool. If it is a zip, flash using recovery. You don't need root to flash, you need recovery.
[Sony Cross-Device General] demon148:
And there is no way to get recovery on there without root, correct?
[Sony Cross-Device General] BR4DOKYBrazil:
Could someone explain me how to root the Z2 with Lollipop?
[Sony Cross-Device General] joseangel.alv:
No way!

First, downgrade to KitKat 4.4.2, máximum firmware '17.1.2.A.0.314'...

Then, use this tool (or any other tool of your choice) to root your device.
[Sony Cross-Device General] vs3074:
I am trying to root Xperia Z1 C6903 but its stuck at "creating vm (loljavasucks)" for last 15 minutes.

Firmware is Telstra 14.4.a.0.133 (Australia), Android 4.4.4 and phone is unlocked. I just need root but vroot/iroot/369root also failed to do so.

What should be my next step?, I only want to root :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] guhvanoh:
Try what is suggested in the post above yours...
[Sony Cross-Device General] vs3074:
Is there any otherway to root, without downgrading?
[Sony Cross-Device General] timberwolf60:
If you are on 108 ROM, just used dualrecovery 2.8.12 installer from PC and your phone WAS rooted already. Boot your phone into revovery and flashed a Pre rooted flashable LP 242 firmware, then used flashtool to flash a TFT. I was fellowed this thread and successful. http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z1/development/rom-stock-14-5-0-242-customized-sg-t3084100
[Sony Cross-Device General] nEUTRon666:
You should post the whole thread in the z2 forum's, too.
[Sony Cross-Device General] nhnt11:
Alright, turns out the wrong zxz.sh file was being pushed due to some problem with the script. I've worked it out with the OP and now have root!

I'm currently looking at whether there is an issue with the script on Mac OS X, if so then I will send the OP something that does work and the next version should support Mac :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] dx9901mk5:
Z2 tablet SGP521 can work！(V3) Thank very much。

Z2 tablet SGP521 just need use Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.installer.zip
[Sony Cross-Device General] LitoNi:
Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.installer.zip works with tablet Z2?
[Sony Cross-Device General] dx9901mk5:
Yes, Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124 can work for Z2 Tablet(SGP521)。(PhilZ Touch only)

PS：TabZ-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-BETA.installer can work, too。(PhilZ Touch & TWRP)
[Sony Cross-Device General] atif_afzal:
D6503

Thanks a lot to all Devs its working flawless on D6503 AWESOME. Once again Thanks all DEVS
[Sony Cross-Device General] sbr_23:
Hi, I ran the v3 tool a couple of times. I have root access for apps but I can't update my supersu binaries and I don't have write access to system. I downloaded the supersu from the chainfire website, any advice on how to solve this?

edit: my device is the SGP 521 Firmware .55
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
PM me with logcat (start logcat before clicking make it rain) + output of

adb shell "ls -l /data/local/tmp/" before clicking make it rain
[Sony Cross-Device General] sbr_23:
I Just sent you a pm with the links. thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] giank30:
why should I choose option #2 installing Dualrecovery if I use SuperSU (it should be option #1), right?
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
If you have SuperSU installed, choose option #1 yes.
[Sony Cross-Device General] giank30:
i installed using option #1, but i cannot trigger the recovery :(
[Sony Cross-Device General] sbr_23:
Finally managed to get it done. Supersu binaries updated and write enabled on system partition. Great Work. Thank you
[Sony Cross-Device General] quailallstar:
So my darn phone auto updated the SU app and now it cant update the binaries. I reverted back the previous version and can't update either. Thoughts?

---------- Post added at 06:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:27 AM ----------

Fixed. Had to re-run the EasyRoot tool. Make sure you set your SuperSU app to NOT AUTO UPDATE so you save yourself a headache. :laugh:
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
1. Uninstall any SuperSU

2. Flash factory firmware (to get clean /system no root)

3. Run Easy Root Tool

4. Install dualrecovery

5. Go to recovery menu and flash SuperSU zip.
[Sony Cross-Device General] krayzieXDA:
please help! rooted sucessfully,

but no access to /system rw. it's now r/o

help me ,thank you!
[Sony Cross-Device General] alinghi100:
To root z2 have to download Easyroot tool v3 right?

Inviato dal mio D6503 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Sony Cross-Device General] Kent_XRS:
Yes, v3.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Devzz:
Re-root it with the SuperSU app installed. I lost root with recovery and everything installed, ran it again and it works fine!
[Sony Cross-Device General] ptoner:
Waiting for device to connect...

I have been trying this method and only get the waitign for the device to connect phase.

Rebooted many times.

Copied the apk into the files folder. restarted phone, plugged in cable and ran .bat....

phone just boots up as normal.