yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Themes and Apps] KSKHH:
@ OP

This is not systemui theme...You have themed framework..

Is there any change happend to quicksettings and status bar? Then it should be systemui as well.

---------- Post added at 07:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:50 PM ----------

@ OP

I see some changes on the top bar of settings...I could not find out any other difference...

Which are places this is themed?
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Themes and Apps] wingedpanther:
In the Screen Shot you're seeing the UI (User Interface)of the system so does that necessary to tell `Framework` instead of `SystemUI`
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Themes and Apps] chris151722:
if you have kitkat firmware it will work..
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Themes and Apps] chris151722:
systemui and framework not themed in this mod..if you want to theme the framework and systemui install xposed framework and wanam xposed...
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Themes and Apps] rod555:
Screen shots pls
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Themes and Apps] savasdok:
nice :)

SM-N7500Q
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Themes and Apps] CuriousPhysicist:
Thank you , seems candy taste in my SM N7500Q
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] igor.dyniewicz:
Dears,

I spent two weeks in Cyprus. During all the time I had turned off in my Samsung Note functions:

"Roaming"

and "Data transfer"

The phone switched to the Turkish operator Vodafone. After returning to Poland, it turned out that in my phone was data transmission and for the transmission of 20 MB I have to pay more than 300 Euros.

Is it possible that when the phone is switched off ("Roaming" and "Data transfer") without my knowledge and permission, applications for Android could automatically receive any data I have to pay now ?

I will be very grateful for the info to: igor.dyniewicz@gmail.com
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
This guide will show you how to root your Xperia Z on 10.5.1.A.0.283 or 10.5.1.A.0.292 with a locked bootloader.

Xperia Z (phone) only.

This means not Tablet Z, ZL, ZR, Z1, Z2 or any other Z series device. You could damage your device if you flash these files to anything but an Xperia Z.

Requirements:

Device already running 10.5.1.A.0.283 or 10.5.1.A.0.292

USB debugging enabled.

Flashtool and ADB drivers by DooMLoRD installed.

Flashtool by Androxyde already installed.

Easy Root by zxz0O0.

Downloads:

The kernels supplied here are for the Xperia Z only. Do not flash them to a ZL/ZR or any other device or you will soft brick your device.

Xperiaz_10.5.A.0.230_kernel_only.ftf - 7.38 MB

Mirror 1 - Mega

Mirror 2 - Mediafire

XperiaZ_10.5.1.A.0.283_kernel_only.ftf - 7.51 MB

Mirror 1 - Mega

Mirror 2 - Mediafire

XperiaZ_10.5.1.A.0.292_kernel_only.ftf - 7.51 MB

Mirror 1 - Mega

Mirror 2 - Mediafire

Instructions:

Follow all of the steps. There are no unnecessary parts to the guide.

1. Shut down your device.

2. Flash the Xperiaz_10.5.A.0.230_kernel_only.ftf using Flashtool. Basic Flashtool instructions here.

3. Boot your device. WiFi will not work. Do not worry, this will be restored later. Also, as this seems to be generating repeated questions, the firmware version in "About phone" will not change.

4. Root using one of these options:

a. Easy Root. This worked for me.

b. The root function of the latest Flashtool.

c. Enable mobile data and use towelroot.

5. Shutdown your device.

6. Depending on your firmware version, either flash:

XperiaZ_10.5.1.A.0.283_kernel_only.ftf

or

XperiaZ_10.5.1.A.0.292_kernel_only.ftf

using Flashtool.

7. Boot your device.

8. You may need to install SuperSU from the Play Store - Link

9. Open SuperSU and update binaries if prompted.

That's it. You should now be rooted.

Additional Information:

"The kernels are for C6602, but I have a C6603!". Don't worry about it. Both devices use identical kernels, therefore it doesn't make any difference.

Is your antivirus saying towelroot/Easy Root/Flashtool is a virus? See this post for an explanation.

As some are asking about this, XZDualRecovery works fine with this firmware version.

For those having trouble installing the Flashtool drivers and/or using Flashtool, see my guide here.

Disclaimer:

The steps and files used in this guide worked for me with no issues. However, use of this guide and any downloads provided are at your own risk.

I will accept no responsibility for anything that may go wrong or any damage to your device/data loss.

Credits:

Androxyde for Flashtool

zxz0O0 for Easy Root

Geohot for the original towelroot exploit

Chainfire for SuperSU

DooMLoRD for the Flashtool driver package.

If I have forgotten anyone, let me know and I'll add proper credits.
[Xperia Z General] androidfreak70:
Hey that's awesome! :D

Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
9 downloads of the kernels FTFs! Any confirmation on it working for anyone else would be great! :)
[Xperia Z General] Pandemic:
Nice explanation bro [MENTION=2452820]kingvortex[/MENTION] ^^

Send from my XZ With My Own Personal Modified MoonWalker SuperB !
[Xperia Z General] shoey63:
It would be more awesome if you didn't quote the entire. OP ;)
[Xperia Z General] androidfreak70:
Haha. Sorry I didn't knew the OP that big :D

I'll edit the post now ;)

Tapatalked from my Xperia Z (C660²) running Dirty Unicorns ROM!
[Xperia Z General] Guihardrock:
[MENTION=2452820]kingvortex[/MENTION] it works but root with flashtool because easy root didnt work for me (i have the drivers and the adb ) and if you continue not having wifi reboot until you have it :P
[Xperia Z General] cagdasoneren:
I unlock my bootloader then install new 10.5.1.A.0.283 . My question can I use this method for rooting my device or not?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Thanks. Yes, you can use any method to root that works on 4.4.2. I just linked Easy Root because that's what worked for me. OP edited. :)

Yes. :)
[Xperia Z General] dragonnet_86:
Nice work
[Xperia Z General] Guihardrock:
towelrot only work with wifi or data so if you have not them (due to change of kernel) use flashtool that use towelroot method offline :cool:
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Thanks. I was unaware of that as I never used towelroot to root my device. Easy Root also uses the same CVE as towelroot, so should have worked. :)
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Thanks! Finally worked after hours of trying to diagnose the "Processing of loader.sin finished with errors." problem.

Edit: I couldn't get EasyRoot to work on my PC for God knows what, I just used the towelroot.apk that was already on my phone to root. Still worked.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
You're welcome. :)

What was the issue with loader.sin if I may ask?
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
I really have no idea. Reinstalled drivers so many times. Infact to update, I had to change my customization number as it wouldn't let me flash any FTF for the very same reason. Eventually, after 5 times reinstalling and retrying to flash, I switched to 32-bit Flashtool, reinstalled one last time and it gave me an error on the first try, on the 2nd try, it fixed itself. So I'm stumped.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Hmm. Strange. Oh well, glad it worked for you in the end! :)
[Xperia Z General] Petronius_:
Worked perfectly for me on a Japanese SO-02E

Followed the instructions exactly as described in the first post.
[Xperia Z General] Cenobite_:
The two kernels are no longer available for download. Any particular reason for this? It's not because there are problems with the files, I hope?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Just checked and they are available and I downloaded them. There's no problem with them at all. :)
[Xperia Z General] Cenobite_:
You're right. I can download them now. This morning I got the "Oops...." error.

Oh well, I am rooted now so thank you :)
[Xperia Z General] mkryvz:
You have to download ftf file

or you can creat a ftf file with flashtool (if you must be experienced)
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
While it's good that you tried to help, the problem was solved by me in the next post. :)
[Xperia Z General] mkryvz:
Glad to hear :o
[Xperia Z General] Gothdroid-Team:
Thanks it worked like a charm
[Xperia Z General] javierutxo:
thank you
[Xperia Z General] bogsto:
no wifi

I flash the kernel 230 and i succesfully rooted now even i did not flash the 283 kernel.. But the probs is the wifi now is doesn't work... How can i fix it
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
You didn't flash the 283 kernel? Why not? Follow all the steps in the guide.
[Xperia Z General] bogsto:
...

Bcoz the kernel of my phone is stil 283 not the kernel 230 that i flash earlier.. and i thought it is ok .... Bcoz my phone now is already rooted the supersu granted and the root checker verify it.... But i wil try now to flash the 283 kernel .. Thank u so much kingvortex...
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Even though you flashed the 230 kernel it doesn't change what's shown in the "About phone" section.

You need to flash the 283 kernel after rooting, because the older kernel isn't fully compatible with 283, hence your wifi not working.
[Xperia Z General] hunting_:
i got lock phone detected plz help
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
You'll have to give me more information than that.
[Xperia Z General] hunting_:
i have c6602 4,4.4 build number 10.5.1.a.0.283
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
I meant what did you mean by your first message. You get "lock phone detected". When does this happen and where is this message displayed?

Help me to help you. I shouldn't have to be dragging the relevant information out of a senior member like this! :D
[Xperia Z General] AlexeXt:
Can I use the kernels from post # 1 for the model: C6602?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Yes. The kernel for C6603 and C6602 are identical.
[Xperia Z General] AlexeXt:
Thank You!
[Xperia Z General] hunting_:
Got this error bro plz help me
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
That is a problem with Emma and beyond the scope of this thread. Please open a thread in the q&a section.

If you're trying to use the official Sony Flashtool to follow this guide, then you should go and read the first post again and download the unofficial Flashtool that I linked to.
[Xperia Z General] kgtau:
Hi ! :cowboy:

Noob's question

Is there any process to cause wiping data / erasing all data on the device or not , especially when i flash the kernel only and doing some root method you tell ?

Thx
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Following this guide will not wipe data. ;)
[Xperia Z General] xJamEx:
Help ! Emergency !!!:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

Help ! After follow your intruction my wifi not working anymore ! Anysolution !:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

please reply me asap ! The online thing i can do now is the mobile data only but the wifi can't seem to work ! Help !

and i think my phone just brick T.T ....
[Xperia Z General] Cenobite_:
Did you flash back the .283 kernel?
[Xperia Z General] xJamEx:
using the kernal provided ? from the post ?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Yes. Did you follow every step in the guide without skipping any?

If so, try rebooting.
[Xperia Z General] xJamEx:
yes i did and now i just want to reset only T.T i dunno mayb i doing it wrong or something i just want Unbrick it that all i care now T.T
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Which device do you have and which firmware version is it running, just out of interest?

You must have done something wrong. Over 4000 people have used this guide without problems.

Flash a stock FTF with Flashtool to fix your issue. If you need further assistance, then please open a thread in the q&a section. :)
[Xperia Z General] xJamEx:
Xperia Z C6603 ANDROID 4.4.4 ,after using the method i got supersu but when i go confirm it using root checker it say device is not root properly and can i use pc companion to unroot it or unbrick ?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
If you can boot your phone then it isn't bricked. Please take any further questions not related to this guide to the q&a section. Thanks. :)
[Xperia Z General] sangeev:
Wanted to ask a question about downgrading xz... I'm on 4.4.4 now n I want to downgrade to 4.1.2. Okay so 1st I will Flash the 4.1.2 firmware via flashtool now will I be able to update the phone by the official updates that appear in the update centre app? N yes I'm rooted on 4.4.4...
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Yes, as long as your bootloader is locked. You will probably have to wipe data to successfully downgrade.

In future, please ask questions in the q&a section. This is totally unrelated to the subject of this thread. Thanks.
[Xperia Z General] Haik0:
Can you make similar tutorial for Xperia z1 ?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Sorry, but I don't have a Z1 and don't know enough about that device. :)
[Xperia Z General] Tahoor_m:
Will the internal memory be formatted after using this method of rooting?
[Xperia Z General] RJK75:
Yes, Thanks for this worked great on my Sony Z C6603 4.4.4. now rooted.
[Xperia Z General] leglaude6:
Works perfect for me, thanks a lot ;)
[Xperia Z General] Nerdy_James:
Flashtool and ADB drivers by DooMLoRD installed.

^on this section, do I have to tick any boxes and which ones once I've downloaded it?

Sorry noob questions! Thanks
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
It's a long time since I installed them and I'm not near my PC to check, but I think they're labelled by device so tick any that say Xperia Z. You should also select fastboot and adb drivers from the list. It's fairly self explanatory when you run the installer though. :)
[Xperia Z General] Nerdy_James:
Thank you :)

I thought it would be xperia z, flashmode drivers and fastboot drivers - however I don't see a adb drivers, unless I'm missing something? It doesn't matter if I 'install' more than once does it over and over again? Sorry for questions again! I have asked in the questions section also!
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
I believe adb drivers were at the very bottom of the list. Running the installer again shouldn't matter.
[Xperia Z General] Nerdy_James:
Hmm nah can't see at the bottom of the list, the only thing similar I can see is common drivers for Shuang board devices lol?

Maybe those who have used this version can help? Thanks for your help anyway man!
[Xperia Z General] unix72:
thank's a lot. It works. Rooted with Towelroot.
[Xperia Z General] Friend of Bill W.:
As already mentioned, thanks for your help. I was rooting my arse off after FW was updated but this guide worked just fine ( used Easyroot). Also installation of dualrecovery flawless after the root. Cheers mate!
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
You're welcome mate. Happy to help. ;)
[Xperia Z General] Rajeev:
Happy to hear that my friend. Btwn can u pls edit ur comment and delete the OP content? Pls don't quote whole OP my friend.. Pls edit it.. Have a nice day..
[Xperia Z General] saschc:
Ok that did the trick, thx a lot! Worked like a charm then!

flashtool says the .283 kernel is ukrainian version. Does it change baseband and if so (or for another reason) does it affect anything?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Flashing a kernel doesn't touch the baseband. All releases of 283 use an identical kernel. The only reason it even shows up as Ukrainian is because of the meta-inf file in the FTF as I created the kernel only FTF from a Generic UA FTF.

In short, don't worry about it. :)
[Xperia Z General] Friend of Bill W.:
Edited, sorry :cyclops:
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
What does Root Checker say right now? If you followed all steps and they were all successful, then you should be rooted.

Also, please remove the quote of the first post as it makes it difficult for others browsing through the thread. Thanks. ;)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Tommy-Geenexus:
[MENTION=2452820]kingvortex[/MENTION]

Congrats, just saw you've made it to a RC :)

Sent from my Xperia Z C6603
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Thanks. :)

Yes, I was given the title just yesterday. A real honour and it feels great to be acknowledged. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Rajeev:
Woww. Congratulations my friend. U deserve this title. Happy to see this. Keep up the good work.
[Xperia Z General] deadDManN:
Do i need all of those flash tools? or just first work? it is 6602 or 6603 i think (already give to my partner to charge its battery for root process)

also the second link , in title says 9.18 but it said some thing about some file required by xperia z that i should use 9.13 .... ?what is that?

and after rooting, will update center of Sony regarding system update still work?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Download the drivers and Flashtool that I linked in the guide. Get the latest version of Flashtool as the file mentioned in the thread (boot bundle) is correctly flashed in all versions since 0.9.13.

You will be able to update via OTA as long as you don't delete or modify any files in your /system directory after rooting. Application updates via the Update Centre will work as normal.

Just read and follow the guide carefully and you'll be fine. :)

Thanks. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] androidfreak70:
You just made it bro. You just made it :)

This thread is marked as "the thread of the day" in my mind :D

This new surprise made my day :)

TapaTalked from my Xperia™ Z (C660²) running Ultimate PureXZ Ultra!
[Xperia Z General] startgovind:
Z root 100%

its working great....100%

if you any doubt (startgovind@gmail.com)
[Xperia Z General] Experience-Z-:
Hey kingvortex

I already hold a Sony XZ with 4.4.2, rooted with towelroot.

Is it necessary to follow every step oft your guide once more, or just flashing the kernel. ??

Gesendet von meinem C6603 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
This guide is for those already updated to 10.5.1.A.0.283.

You may be able to update via OTA and keep root using the "OTA survival mode" of SuperSU Pro. If that doesn't work, you can update via whichever method you like and follow this guide to root. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Experience-Z-:
But if i ask the whole web, i'll find unfailingly statements, we ( Sony owners ) are not able to keep root if we update to 4.4.4 ( 10.5.1.0.283 ) at least here in Germany.

??

Gesendet von meinem C6603 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
I've seen a few people around here that kept root. I didn't try myself as I updated with Flashtool.

Anyway, like I said, if it doesn't work you can just update with Flashtool then follow the guide. ;)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Admiral AnimE:
I followed the instructions and when I had to root with easyroot it's stuck on "creating vm". They say I have to flash the kernel, but I did. I tried the flashtool root too, but towelroot says my device is not supported... What can I do? XZ C6603 10.5.1.A.0.283.

edit: when i flashed the kernel I still have wifi working?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
If you follow the instructions exactly as written, it will definitely work. It has worked for over 6000 people so you must have missed a step or misread something.

Flash 230 kernel.

Root.

Flash 283 kernel.

Done. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] Admiral AnimE:
Sorry I kinda missed that the first kernel is the old one XD Thanks
[Xperia Z General] technaudio:
Yes you can, if you do it on the phone ota. However, if you've changed anything in /system the update will fail.

People who say ota updates will lose root are simply wrong, or they did something wrong, I've done it many times on several different xperias, never had a problem.
[Xperia Z General] XDM inc:
thanks man ,i have been struggling with this for a couple of hours now.
[Xperia Z General] SMessy:
Flash fails

I have a problem in Flashing my 'Z' ,

Previously I gained SU permissions using TowelRoot but with the upgrade to v4.4.4 (cured battery life issues) but then lost SU permissions I used this for Avast and Titanium Backup.

I get to this step

8. Hold volume DOWN and connect the USB to the PC while still holding the volume down key. You can release the volume down key when flashing commences.

And get an error message saying processing of .sin header fails, flashing aborted, then says drivers need to be installed.

Flashtool recognises the phone and displays the details.

I have installed every driver listed in the FlashTool drivers list (including all those I know are not required).

I have even unlocked the BootLoader using the official Sony method.

But still get the same error message.

Any suggestions ?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
If your bootloader is unlocked, then you can root easily. No need for workarounds or exploits.

Simply flash Dual Boot recovery with Philz Touch CWM Advanced Edition and TWRP, then flash the latest SuperSU zip. Done. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] SMessy:
Confused

Thanks for quick response - I am a bit confused in that I don't really want a modified ROM installed, I just want SU admin access for essential apps such as Avast and Titanium.

Which is why I was following the - go back to .230 , root then go forward to .283 route.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
That isn't a modified rom. It's simply a stock kernel with a custom recovery added. Flashing it will not modify your rom in any way.

If your bootloader is unlocked, then that's the easiest way to root. ;)

If you don't want to do that, then try using a different USB cable/port or even a different PC to flash the kernels using Flashtool when following my guide. I don't know why, but some people get errors with Flashtool for no apparent reason.

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] zanakorus33:
Works great. Yesterday i.Got my XZ and thanks to you it is rooted today. Great Job.

One more question i can ona until i Flash custom recovery?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Happy it helped. :)

I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I understand your question. If you want to know which recovery you can use, then XZDualRecovery is the only one compatible with 283 on a locked bootloader. If you mean something else, then can you rephrase it please?

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] zanakorus33:
What i ment was that could i OTA on rooted phone with custom recovery? Or OTA updates install only on stock recovery.

Sry for my English long time no use.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
No need to apologise. Your English is fine. :)

This device doesn't have a stock recovery, so on a locked bootloader device the recovery is in /system and uses a hijacked file to launch during boot. This means /system has been altered, so OTA updates may fail. This isn't 100% though, as I successfully updated OTA before with root and a custom recovery. It depends on what is checked during the update and this seems to change with each update. ;)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] SMessy:
ok thanks

Ah sorry my error.

Yes FlashTool says no FastBoot drivers installed when checking drivers so will try a different PC, as the PC I use for stuff like this is a Levono running XP.

Thanks again will update if I make any progress.
[Xperia Z General] SMessy:
All ok now

Switch to a Win7 Laptop (32bit) managed to Flash .230 (although still showed as .283).

Had to mess around a bit to gain root access - had to run TowelRoot, reboot and run TowelRoot again before FlashTool confirmed Root access.

Flashed .283 back to Z reboot (twice) and all ok.

many thanks.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Glad you got it sorted. :)

Sent from my C6603
[Xperia Z General] SMessy:
Just one thing to note

Just one thing to note - when I downloaded the FlashTool from Uploaded.net I must must clicked on a dodgy link as I got showered with unwanted screens which also pushed a couple of viruii/Trojens onto my PC.

They were Win64:Dropper-Gen, Java:Malware-gen, Win32:Adware-gen and Win32:Malware-Gen.

One of them installed a root kit which needed cleaning out with a standalone boot scan.

So be careful when clicking. :(

But thanks once again to DoomLord, King Vortex and everyone else who makes it possible for us to manage our phones.

:) :good:
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
You should run some sort of AV software and probably AdBlock Plus at least. That sort of thing won't happen then. ;)

I'm not overly impressed by where Flashtool is hosted, but that's Androxyde's choice.

Sent from my C6603