yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z General] SMessy:
AV siftware

Ironically that is exactly why I tried to use a spare XP machine (which failed).

I had temporary disabled the AV software to allow TowelRoot to be downloaded without immediately being moved to the Virus Vault. I then forgot to re-enable the AV software. The AV did pop up to say are you sure you want to continue the connection, I clicked yes thinking it was for the FlashTool download.

Naughty naughty.

The pain part was going through the browser history and changing the passwords for all the sites I had accessed, then updating the passwords on the phone and tablet :(

Next time I will just use the spare PC and then restore it from a backup.

:)
[Xperia Z General] adma z:
Flashtool is not working properly for me

When I select the kernel I'd like to flash there are only 2 components in it the kernel.sin and loader.sin and I can't select anything to wipe or exclude in the application. Please tell me if it's a problem or some kind of update made this. I'm owning an Xperia Z android 4.4.4 device and I'd like to root it.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
That's because I made those FTF files to make the process more simple. You don't need to wipe or exclude anything. Just flash it.

Follow all steps in the guide exactly and you will be rooted in no time. ;)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] adma z:
Still no good

I've started the flashing following the instructions but it says the drivers are not installed but they are. I've installed all the drivers for all phones just to be safe but it still does no work. I'm trying this on Vista 32bit please help.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Install the Sony PC Companion. That should install flashmode drivers.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] adma z:
I'm sorry for asking too many questions but

I could flash the 230 kernel and it said my phone is rooted then I flashed the 283 kernel and now it says it's not rooted why?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
What says that? Root Checker?

This method works as long as you follow every step. Don't miss anything out.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] adma z:
I've followed every step

The root checker says it's rooted but I don't have wifi due to the 230 kernel so I'd like to flash the 283. If I do so then it goes back to unrooted. I'm using the kernels from the post's downloads.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
It shouldn't and hasn't done for anyone else. Over 6000 downloads of the kernels and nobody else has said this. Flashing the 283 kernel doesn't touch /system at all and therefore cannot affect the SU binaries etc.

Start again from the beginning and follow every step exactly.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Experience-Z-:
changed /system ?

Hi technaudio

what you mean with "changed in /system "

I made Super SU Pro as a system App after installing. ??

CU:cowboy:
[Xperia Z General] wishe:
It works!!! thank you very much!! =p

I come from HTC and Xiaomi, get used of ADB rooting and flashing. Sony need abit more procedure to do it~ @@

By the way, I wonder why i cant flash kernel using ADB? the adb flash boot ___.img... it wont work? :confused:
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
I think you mean via fastboot.

Yes, you can flash kernels via fastboot on this device, but it requires that your bootloader is unlocked. If your bootloader is unlocked, then rooting is easy and doesn't require workarounds and exploits such as this guide.

Some people can't or don't want to unlock their bootloader, hence this guide. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] wishe:
Oh that's the case... Now I am pretty clear. Tqvm =p
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
You're welcome. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Venhiem:
Hello, and thanks for the files and instructions.

I followed the steps and flashed phone (C6603) using bootloader successfully. This is what is says after flashing;

13/042/2014 19:42:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/042/2014 19:42:28 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z (C6603). FW release : 10.5.1.A.0.283. Customization : Generic_Ukraine
13/042/2014 19:42:28 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
13/042/2014 19:42:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Reading device information
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Current device : C6603 - CB5A20WH4G - 1272-3750_R1D - 1269-5309_10.5.1.A.0.283 - GLOBAL-LTE_10.5.1.A.0.283
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Checking header
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Flashing data
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_5ca3 - Version : APQ8064_39 / Boot version : S1_Boot_Lagan_1.1.1_1 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - No bootdelivery to send
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Checking header
13/042/2014 19:42:29 - INFO - Flashing data
13/042/2014 19:42:31 - INFO - Processing of kernel.sin finished.
13/042/2014 19:42:31 - INFO - Ending flash session
13/042/2014 19:42:31 - INFO - Flashing finished.
13/042/2014 19:42:31 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
13/042/2014 19:42:31 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
13/042/2014 19:42:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
13/043/2014 19:43:02 - INFO - Device disconnected

After this, I tried to root phone using flashtool. After a few moments, towelroot opens. I have tried to use towelroot before now, and it never worked. Same happened now, it said something about "Not currently supported". I have also tried to use the workaround where you tap towelrootv3 thrice and enter a code, no luck. So then I resorted to using EasyRootTool v12.3. First I tried running as admin and it said tr.apk not found (even after I manually placed it in the 'files' folder). Then I ran it w/o admin rights and it worked - as in, started up and started displaying messages until it showed creating 'vm (loljavasucks)' and there its' hanged for 30mins - and counting. Does it really need so much time or is summat wrong?

Thanks again, and sorry if I'm messing up something.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
You didn't follow the instructions correctly. You flashed the 283 kernel, when you should have flashed the 230 kernel.

Start again and follow the instructions exactly. ;)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Venhiem:
Ah yes, I see. So the trick is that we flash a kernel that is supported by towelroot, root, then get the latest kernel back. Quite clever of you ;). Thank you very much for the help, I'm almost positive it will work now. On that note, would you be so kind to tell me of any apps specifically for rooted phones?
[Xperia Z General] Rajeev:
Titanium Backup pro, Root Explorer, Ultimate BackUP pro and lot.. U can buy all these apps from playstore itself.

And another one is xposed installer. Its very nice one. And greenify app also..
[Xperia Z General] Venhiem:
Valve riskelyz

Thanks.
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
Dear sit, Several week ago I found my self beside my cousin, who knows more than me, so I start the root process, first thing is that these files give me kernel option but no root, without changing the default config I start the root process, and after finishing it, the Super SU say that there is no binary installed, I also tried many other apps like kingo root and etc, they also where unable to root my device even after updating and though they were online, my OS is 4.4.2 with the exact version of firmware is came in this post

Why the f. Should Google tell Me that I have permission to write on my on SD card or not, I hate these new issue of Google
[Xperia Z General] jugalthakkar:
To the best of my knowledge 10.5.1.A.0.283 is 4.4.4
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
Sry, you right it's 4.4.4 and device is C6602
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Are you saying you followed this guide and you didn't gain root? If not, can you please try and explain again what you meant.

Kingo doesn't work on newer firmwares and I don't personally recommend it anyway, as they've done some pretty untrustworthy things in the past such as collecting IMEI and hardware IDs and breaking open source licence terms and only stopped when called out on them.

I can only suggest you start again from the beginning and follow the guide exactly and don't miss out any steps. This method definitely works as more than 8000 people have used it. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
You sure it work for me, you seem to own a c6603
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Yes, it will work. If it only worked on the C6603, I would state that in the first post. The C6602 is identical to the C6603, apart from the C6602 has no 4G/LTE capability. The kernel is exactly the same, so you can use the method and files with no problem.
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
What?! :o don't say that, one option I had in mind while the long time in gather my mony were 4G and you just came, say my phone don't have LTE :'( I still should give 1 quarter of the money to my sister, and Sony shouldn't say that in its main page?!
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
I don't know what else to say apart from follow the instructions exactly. I spent time writing detailed steps and they have worked for everyone else.

If Easy Root fails, just try running it again straight away. No need to run it after flashing the 283 kernel because it will fail.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
it seem to rooted, i hope the binary can get update, superuser couldnt, supersu told reboot and try again, gota go to work, bye
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
OP updated with a kernel only FTF for the new 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware.

I tested this method and it still works for this firmware version. :)
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
i dont know what is OP, and due to my lang i get you hardly about your last message,... but i tried a lot to update binary, and it didnt work, after flashing back to 283, the shell log, log a deny on superuser, and i check out my other app, their root permission test failed, superSU, dont let me in and say "update, update, restart and update, ...blah blah blah"

do you have any idea that i perform after 230, and before come to 283? so i go for third run... i can also share a team viewer session, if you are up in night
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
My post was a general message not directed at you. :)

Follow the guide from the beginning again. If Easy Root fails, then just close it and run it again straight away.

I don't know why this doesn't work for you, as it definitely works 100%. I just rooted again after an update for a start and it worked with no problems at all.

Maybe you should try flashing a stock rom and start again. I don't have Team Viewer. Sorry.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
i give it up already, the su binary v3.1.1 (17) work once i'm on 230, also apps work with root permission, i test, but after turning back to 283, it stop working... :| i also try rooting using flashtools it self, it didnt worked out :(

:| :'(
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
You aren't flashing the entire 283 rom after rooting are you? If so, don't do that.

Also, which superuser are you using? Use SuperSU like the guide says.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
i'm using the file you put in site, i dont use phone update, and doing so using flash tools, it give me only exclude kernel option, which i dont exclude any thing, and flash by default, the tft file is 7MB, how it can also contain whole the rom ?

it said that the rom is about 900 MB :-s (by flashtools x.18 updater)

Edit:

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super user installed buy default through the app,

superSU, make me to update, but it always failed, and tell me rebot your phone and try again
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Just checking.

If you followed every step properly and it didn't work, then I can't help. Sorry.

It worked for everyone else (over 8000 downloads).

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
:( any way, thank you
[Xperia Z General] Cenobite_:
This works nicely on 292 as well. Thanks!
[Xperia Z General] mir2ruso:
fea aokelf

Very nice thanks
[Xperia Z General] akkufix:
Thanks for this. :good:

Don't know, if someone wrote it for any person, who haven't the possibility to get mobile data and while wifi is not working with the "older Kernel (230)".

Before you start, copy superuser.apk (SuperSU) on sdcard and install it with filemanager (es-explorer or other) from the card, after you have done steps from 1 to 4a.

I needn't to let run towelroot (4c) and root-function from FlashTool (4b) - only let run easy-root.

Maybe you have to let run easy-root twice - also see faq in the easy-root-thread.

Run SuperSU to check.

Shutdown, flash your kernel (283 or 192) with FlashTool, boot and maybe update SuperSU from playstore - done.
[Xperia Z General] TaimatCR:
I used this same guide to get root on 10.5.1.A.0.283, it worked great, but now I cannot seem to get the phone to take 10.5.1.A.0.292

Since I already flashed and rooted 10.5.1.A.0.280, and then flashed 10.5.1.A.0.283, I just downloaded 10.5.1.A.0.292, connected the phone in flahmode, selected the 10.5.1.A.0.292 kernel, flash it and then disconnect the phone and reboot, but once it boots it still shows that is running 10.5.1.A.0.283, Root permission is still in effect.

I also tried connecting the phone, flashing 10.5.1.A.0.280, then reboot, shutdown, flash 10.5.1.A.0.292, but still shows as running 10.5.1.A.0.283

Am I doing something wrong ?

Thanks in advance :good: :)

FYI: I have an unlocked bootloader
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Flashing just the kernel won't update your firmware. You have to flash a complete FTF like this. Once you've done that, then follow this guide to root.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] kumar abhishek:
The app installs supersu and that is important because superuser is no longer supported. And both supersu and superuser have different binaries so if you have superuser binary then supersu will not work
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
I done it through easy root as the topic says, and it use superuser
[Xperia Z General] TaimatCR:
Thanks I was able to get root on .292:good:
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
And may you add a way that I remove the Superuser that easy root installed?!
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
I'm not saying that you're not telling the truth, but I've rooted multiple times with Easy Root and it hasn't installed SuperUser for me, therefore I'm not going to alter the guide to include that.

You're the only person that this guide hasn't worked for and there are over 8000 downloads of the kernels. Something isn't right, either with your rom or you're not following the instructions exactly.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
I didn't said that you said this, but I can't remove the Superuser easyRoot installed, the same way I removed the superSU I installed my self
[Xperia Z General] akkufix:
Again...easy-root doesn't install any Superuser.apk by itself. So, you have installed it in another way. Easy-root only roots the phone and gives you the option to install Superuser or SuperSU.

I wonder now, what you want to un-install. Or do you want to un-root again?
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
Look at this image, while superSU and other applications provided with a Uninstaller, the Superuser thing, installed same to phone services, and I can't just Uninstall it...
[Xperia Z General] EpicSmurf22:
I followed all the instructions and i ran into some errors help me guys i wasted like 3 hours looking for solution...

i flashed the Xperiaz_10.5.A.0.230_kernel_only.ftf but when i go About Phone it says that i am still using 10.5.1.A.0.283 so i flashed it again and again and again and still same... then i easyrooted and i got this error http://a.disquscdn.com/uploads/mediaembed/images/1442/6209/original.jpg this was "cleaning up" for half hour and then i closed it cuz i couldnt wait...now i installed supersu and will check if im rooted
[Xperia Z General] Cenobite_:
I would say flashing the 230 kernel did not work. Did you install the correct drivers?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
The firmware version in "About phone" doesn't change. You're only flashing the kernel, which doesn't touch the rest of the firmware. Why are people checking this? :D

If Easy Root gets stuck at that step, then close it and run it again immediately. It should complete then. This is stated in the FAQ in post #2 of the Easy Root thread.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] EpicSmurf22:
big thanks man im rooted and unlocked :D
[Xperia Z General] akkufix:
Easy way to remove is "dirty-flash" the rom only wipe /system or install Superuser from play and choose in options permanent unroot.
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
Thanks at last it work, I do this this time using the Flashtool it self, using twoler or any thing it was, it ask so I choose superSU and it self remove the past superuser, every things now work fine, thank you everybody
[Xperia Z General] Funky--:
Sorry if its an annoying question for you but i previously read a thread on here mentioning the BootBundle for the .283 update which is required. I have flashed to .230 and now im needing to flash back up to .283 but on the right of the flash tool there's only 'Kernal' which i can exclude. i used the files from here for my C6603 also, would it be safe to just flash the .283 update without excluding the bootbundle etc ?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
The files in the first post only contain the kernel. That's why they're labelled "kernel only". :D

Just follow the guide exactly and don't worry about it. 8000-9000 people have rooted with this method. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Funky--:
okaay thanks mate :) i DID root my phone last night but now the root access has disappeared loool, guess ill repeat the process xD

EDIT:

I Have rooted my phone again (2nd time) and use the root checker. it says i have root access but when i install SuperSU and update the binary's the root checkers says im not rooted? If i install SuperUser then it still says im rooted but there's no apps in the app list?
[Xperia Z General] boanoite:
Hi,i just used this thread to root my xperia z.

Just FOLLOW step by step and dont miss a thing,and you will be rooted!
[Xperia Z General] Funky--:
Yeah iv fixed that problem now but i have another one xD with SuperSU it only grants access to Root Checker, everything requires SuperSU Pro? Surely you cant just only use ONE app with granted access?

NVM, fixed it :)
[Xperia Z General] boanoite:
No,all apps will have access,as long as you give them access.

Try unninstall supersu and install again.

Just saw that it's fixed :)
[Xperia Z General] Praetorian76:
Problems with flashing 230.ftf

Hello everybody,

i have read the description many times and followed instructions carefully but i get stucked every time my flashtool tries to flash the ftf-file...i'm nearly going insane :crying:

25/000/2014 10:00:11 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - INFO - Reading device information
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - INFO - trying to continue anyway
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - INFO - Checking header
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - INFO - Ending flash session
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 6 : Das Handle ist ungültig.
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
25/000/2014 10:00:12 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
25/000/2014 10:00:43 - INFO - Selected Bundle for Sony Xperia Z (C6602). FW release : 10.5.A.0.230. Customization : Generic_MEA

or

25/000/2014 10:00:44 - INFO - Start Flashing
25/000/2014 10:00:44 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
25/000/2014 10:00:44 - INFO - Checking header
25/000/2014 10:00:44 - ERROR - Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
25/000/2014 10:00:44 - INFO - Ending flash session
25/000/2014 10:00:44 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="800A0017";

I have tried different USB-Ports and several Drivers from the linked Driverbundle (Flashmode Drivers, Xperia Z2 Device Driver) but bothing changes ... please - somebody help me.

Many thanks in advance! :highfive:
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Do you have a Z2?

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Praetorian76:
Yes
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Then that is your problem. This guide is for the Xperia Z only. I wrote in red text that the FTF files are for the Xperia Z only in the download section for a reason.

You cannot use these files on your device. I suggest you look in the Z2 section to find out how to root.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Praetorian76:
OMG - i was so desparate that i didn't recognize .. sorry for the misunderstanding
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
No harm done. :)

You need to be careful what you're flashing to your device though. It's only a small possibility, but flashing something for a different device could permanently brick your phone.

Anyway, good luck getting your phone rooted.

Cheers. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] oskarhds:
c6616

It works for xperia z c6616? Thanks
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
If you have flashed 283 or 292 to your phone, then it will work.

If you're still on 230, then just use Easy Root. No need to flash the kernels.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] oskarhds:
I'm on 283, but my xperia z is C6616, it works for me? Or just for C6603/C6602 xperia Z models?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Did you flash an FTF to get 283? If so, it will work. Is 283 even officially available for the C6616?

What's your customisation version?

Enter *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialler, then look in Service info -> Software info.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] oskarhds:
My phone was officialy updated go 283 with pc companion
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
The kernel version in your screenshot is the same as the one in the files I provide in the guide.

This method should work for you. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] dbgt87:
I've got a little problem, when i try to flash the .230 kernel, flashtool doesn't see my device, any help?after the upgrade at .292 i'installed the socm driver and sa driver but not working; it could be a problem of flashtool version?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
It works fine for me.

I can only suggest you look at my guide for installing drivers and flashing with Flashtool here. Part 1 deals with drivers and part 3 with flashing.

Sent from my C6603