yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z1 General] SaeedFazlollahzadeh:
Disable that

Antiviruses usually detect these files an viruses

No problem, they're safe
[Xperia Z1 General] tam4rajade:
Sorry for the newish ness. Never looked at rooting, etc before.

I have a 4.4.4 Xperia Z1 (C6903) running 14.4.A.0.157 (thats why im here :P)

I have Sony companion installed. Flashtool and all the files - but when I open flashtool and get ready to flash in flashmode - is it safe to keep Wipe appslog cache and data ticked?

I assume it wipes my phone of data if I keep it checked? Or with these ftf files does it not matter?

Sorry just need a bit more clarification! Some say to uncheck, some say to exclude kernel but this is just the kernel I need, isnt it?

Thank you.
[Xperia Z1 General] ->---:
Is it possible to replace the Superuser.apk with the latest SuperSU.apk without problems? I do not want to have some outdated, not any more supported superuser app installed. Such a thing is just causing trouble as I saw on Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33
[Xperia Z1 General] SaeedFazlollahzadeh:
Yeah

If you have access to Recovery, download latest Supersu.zip flashable for Recovery

Unless you have access to that, you can copy supersu.apk to /system/app and replace it with older one

Then change the permissions to RW-R-R and then reboot

That's finished
[Xperia Z1 General] reking:
Nice guide. I'd also have included how to enable developer mode over USB before running install.bat. Ie. press 7 times on build version AND enable debugging in the new unlocked developer menu option.

Also the flashtool program is very confusing, it's trying to be "newbie-friendly" by telling me to shut down the phone, press the back-key and plug the cable in, but the Xperia Z1 doesn't have a back key. This just gets more confusing. If you can't detect the phone properly just write "go into download mode" and let people google how to do it on their device.
[Xperia Z1 General] gjagadish3:
not working please help

Hi there

I already used this method 4 months ago, its worked perfectly

Un fortunately i have unrooted it and upgraded to lollipop

As lollipop have came with lagging problem in my xperia z1 c6902

And now i have flashed kitkat ftf file in to my device

Now when im trying to root it again

Its not working

When im opening the rootkit install.bat file

Its saying

Cannot stat...........there is no file directory files/getroot

Im not specific but some kind of this error im getting

Please reply me

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z1 General] gjagadish3:
Sorry, again downloaded all files and tried, its working
[Xperia Z1 General] Geoffxx:
I had that same error the first time I tried

I opened Task Manager in windows and ended the Pccompanion processes then ran it again and it went without a hitch - don't know if that fixed it or not

Pc Companion runs in the background and may interfere with flashtool
[Xperia Z1 General] pegcitygeek:
Hmm I am doing this on my MacBook and don't have Sony Bridge installed (same as PCC).

I'll try it on my Win7 system later when I'm home, unless someone has any ideas for Mac users.

*EDIT*

Just realized what I missed. For some reason, the 108 rtf is not showing up in the list of firmwares even though I added it to the folder, only the 157. I re-downloaded both, same thing.
[Xperia Z1 General] pegcitygeek:
So I just wanted to report back to say I did this all again on my Win7 computer and it worked. Just flashed the 108 kernel, ran the rootkit tool, then flashed 157 kernel. Once rebooted everything checked out with Root Checker, I was able to install the Xposed framework again and AdAway will patch my hosts file successfully!

I don't know why this didn't work on my Mac. Flashtool would not recognize the 108 ftf even though I downloaded it twice. Even tried putting only the 108 ftf in the firmwares folder, still nothing. Wish I had a better answer for Mac users other than find a Windows PC lol.
[Xperia Z1 General] tolol:
my z1 compact flash .108 success, root success, cant boot up after flashing C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf

help please??? i,ve manage to flash .108 kernel back, z1c boot up properly, should i stay at .108 kernel?
[Xperia Z1 General] Waledac:
http://xdaforums.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/guide-root-14-4-0-157-t2936586/

Flash the .157 kernel for Z1c after rooting
[Xperia Z1 General] ing005:
Sorry for stupid question but can you give me the instruction of how to install recovery back ? Thanks.
[Xperia Z1 General] Waledac:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 check this thread for dual recovery on LB
[Xperia Z1 General] ing005:
Thank you :)
[Xperia Z1 General] Tavinsky:
good day, I can not download the file FlashTool someone can provide me another download link please?
[Xperia Z1 General] frendzarena:
i am getting this errror

[IMG="error"]http://pokit.org/get/?10b4fc0b022fdf900f6caba4a4150861.jpg[/IMG]

i am on 157 please help me

http://pokit.org/get/?10b4fc0b022fdf900f6caba4a4150861.jpg
[Xperia Z1 General] Waledac:
exit flashtool , sony pc companion , bluestacks or any other android related program if its running
[Xperia Z1 General] t1mman:
Nevermind this one... !
[Xperia Z1 General] kiwiZ1:
flashtool vs. z1

Hi, flashtool on my Win7 can't recognize downloaded tft's files in folder, why? ty in advance
[Xperia Z1 General] rumthin:
Hey guys. Is this worth the upgrade from 108 or should I just wait to do a clean install once we get lollipop?
[Xperia Z1 General] mike1981300:
404 not found

all 3 links the same

404 not found

:(:(:(:(
[Xperia Z1 General] Waledac:
all the links are working fine here :confused:
[Xperia Z1 General] livelyyoungman:
Was able to download the files from the link late yesterday. Hence feel the links are fine.
[Xperia Z1 General] disturbedfen:
And after flashing the first kernel my phone has only black screen,although still powers on and i can connect it to pc with usb,but the screen is always black... THANK YOU FOR THAT ! :good:
[Xperia Z1 General] t1mman:
With all du respect, there's always a chance of screwing things up when doing anything that is not supported by the OEM.

The "black screen" issue you are refering to can be caused by a number of factor, before blaming (and thanking ironically) the people, make sure the issue is with the file provided, not the end user doing the flash, not the USB cable, not the file that is corrupted, not the host computer, not a number of other reasons.

Now, if I where you, I would redownload everything (firmware and flashtool) and use a different USB cable (and a different computer, if doable)
[Xperia Z1 General] RS_4:
Hi

I`m have Z1 with rooted .108 . I'm flasing .108 kernel, rooting and flasing .157. Every think is OK but in fon may firmaware is .108

Why??

RS4
[Xperia Z1 General] disturbedfen:
I did everything again and the same result occurred. I'm with the stock firmware now,and I'll just wait for a proper root. As far as i see the reason for this could be that my device isD5503 :|
[Xperia Z1 General] rumthin:
Same thing happened to me....

This phone is such a pain in the ass to update and root compared to my previous phone...

Why can't Google just make a small high end Nexus phone. I'd pay a premium for that. /end rant
[Xperia Z1 General] cjey:
Downloaded file may be in zip format that's why flash tool is cant able to recognize. Simply follow the procedure as described below.

1. unzip the files in a folder 2. open flashtool/ tools/bundles/create 3. select the file sources and select all files to right side of the window 4. Put the device, brand and version by double clicking 5. hit create, your ftf file will be saved on firmware folder and happy flashing....

Regards,

cjey
[Xperia Z1 General] Waledac:
The ftf files are not in zip just download the files and copy it to C:\Flashtool\firmwares
[Xperia Z1 General] cjey:
You are right but many times browsers automatically changes .ftf files into .zip by defaults.

Regds,

cjey
[Xperia Z1 General] Rodri96:
Links doesnt work for me, error 404
[Xperia Z1 General] slayer2333:
From from what i understand, no more need to downgrade in order to root this FW right ? We can start rooting right from .157.
[Xperia Z1 General] muadeep:
Thanks!

It worked great!
[Xperia Z1 General] Nepturion:
Did exactly that and I'm still on .108.
[Xperia Z1 General] mirza95yyz:
for D5503?
[Xperia Z1 General] ady3004:
And after flashing the first kernel my phone has only black screen,although still powers on and i can connect it to pc with usb,but the screen is always black what can i do?and SONY UPDATE SERVICE not work anymore

PLEASE HELP
[Xperia Z1 General] Exxonvaldez:
I have the same problem on my 5503. This method is not working. Black screen...

You can use sony mobile companion to get it back to work.
[Xperia Z1 General] hadjidan:
I also have the black screen, how can I get it back to work with Mobile companion?
[Xperia Z1 General] Exxonvaldez:
Just boot your phone. When you press the on/off button it will vibrate and boot. You just won't see anything. Start pc companion, attach your phone via usb. Companion will tell you there is a new version available. Follow the instructions. When done you will have a working phone with 157 kernel.

For z1 compact D550x please use these 2 files from here instead:

http://xdaforums.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/guide-root-14-4-0-157-t2936586
[Xperia Z1 General] Miro24h:
i have version .108 rooted, deodexed, 4k inmported and with dual recovery installed so i want to know the steps exactly should i flash kernel108 then root then kernel157 or just flsh .157 and (root, dual recovery, deodex and 4k) will remain untoched. plz answer me because my ota after downloading .157 says verifying and after few seconds it says could not verify
[Xperia Z1 General] rsabluebulls:
will I lose any of my apps when i flash the kernel only ?
[Xperia Z1 General] asweetlove:
mirror

anyone has mirror links to this ? cause devhost is not working right now
[Xperia Z1 General] Sassa973:
newbie question

Hello,

I'm very sorry to ask for this, but I am doing this for the first time and want to be sure to truly understand what needs t be done...

Could you provide more details about this :

.

How or where do I install adb drivers ?

thanks

Sab
[Xperia Z1 General] jufece:
just reporting, it worked on 6903.
[Xperia Z1 General] hellriderbeginz:
thanks

this method worked perfectly on my c6903
[Xperia Z1 General] Mahdialbasri:
Thanks for the guide.

Can someone update the links of

C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf

rootkitXperia_20140719.zip

can't download the files, please help. :)

---------- Post added at 08:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:11 PM ----------

Nvm, links are up now...

rooted it is working !

C903

Thank you very much !
[Xperia Z1 General] shikkka:
?

Is it possible to use this method to backup the DRM Key's ?

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] Giozer:
I have a Xperia Z! with FW .108.

I did the Root with newroot, and I locked the bootloader.

I use some modules of Xposed and Link2SD to move applications to SD.

To follow your guide, after making a prudent backup also TA, before I have to delete the Root or I can start directly?

After installing the Kernel .108 still have to redo the Root? I can do it with newroot?

And after installing the kernel .157 I find the whole current situation (Xposed, Link2SD, applications, etc ...)?

Thanks.
[Xperia Z1 General] sud12:
Root was successful, however after root I'm unable to download anything from play store...please help....:(

I have cleared cache, data n even uninstalled updates of playstore....removed Google account n added it again still no go....

In playstore it shows downloading but nothing downloads...
[Xperia Z1 General] codified:
If I'm already on .108 rooted, can I skip steps 1-6 and just upgrade to 157 by flashing the ftf without losing root?
[Xperia Z1 General] xgoinxpostalx:
Can you help? Links seems down again...

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 General] saellvertu:
.exe extensions on the file links

I've found that the links work but the files have .exe extensions on them. The zip file opened after removing the .exe extension doesn't look right (no install.bin file) and I also don't want to flash a faulty ftf file to my phone!

------------------------------------

Just tried again - ignore the above, all files work. However I had a problem with the final step:

1. Flashed .108 kernal - OK

2. Ran rootkit install.bin - GOT ROOT

3. Flashed .157 kernal - FLASHED BUT REMOVED ROOT

Does anyone else have similar problems? Can I leave the .108 kernal rooted without flashing to .157? Or will this give me problems upgrading in the future?
[Xperia Z1 General] Waledac:
The files are in ftf only , see this screenshot - http://i.imgur.com/DgoqOIA.png

U must have clicked on other download button , which are ads.
[Xperia Z1 General] asticot7:
thanks worked fine on Z1C with the D550X files

My previous state was .108 rooted then update to .157 with Sony companion > lost root.
[Xperia Z1 General] hypothrax:
I have a rooted device on 14.4.A.0.108. I can't upgrade to 14.4.A.0.157 using OTA. Can't use PC Companion as well. Can I grab the .157 file from your post and upgrade using flashtool?

Edit: I upgraded to .157 using PC Companion but it took away my root and recovery. All I had to then was to use flashtool to flash .108 from this thread's OP, re-root the phone and then flash .157. I have installed the dual recovery back as well. All set!
[Xperia Z1 General] cngn:
AV Alert
[Xperia Z1 General] cngn:
Thank you sir.

Thank you most kindly sir, downloading it now.
[Xperia Z1 General] Giozer:
I did upgrade to fw. 157. I would like to follow this guide to make the root, but I have some doubts. To use flashtool must first unlock the bootloader? In that case if unlocking the bootloader I formatted everything, as the device can work only by flashing the kernel 108 and then 157? And all the rest of the firmware where is he? I hope my question is clear. Another question: I read on another forum that between the two flash kernel (108 and 157) for the root can also use Newroot, which I have already used to make the root of fw 108. It is confirmed?

excuse my English is not good.
[Xperia Z1 General] hypothrax:
Not sure if I understood your question correctly but I can probably answer the first part of your question. You don't need the bootloader unlocked. In fact, I would recommend you not to unlock the boot loader because if you do, your OTA updates will not work. You would only need the bootloader unlocked if you are installing some application which needs to exploit that feature.
[Xperia Z1 General] Giozer:
Thanks for the reply. But my doubts stem from the fact that the guidance on using Flashtool (made by Sony) is written clearly that Flashtool can only be used in devices with unlocked bootloader. I know well that you can usually make the root with the locked bootloader, but if in the instructions from this thread I do the flash with Flashtool two kernel (108 and 157), for use Flashtool by Sony I have to unlock the bootloader.

What is the possible solution?
[Xperia Z1 General] nabeelking:
it worked. thanx alot.
[Xperia Z1 General] hypothrax:
Use the flashtool from here: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
[Xperia Z1 General] k.a.b.0:
Originally Posted by nk1001 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=56574452#post56574452

i guess you have both 108 and 157 firmware. use flashtool and choose fw, do these steps that allow you to flash kernel only

uncheck all options in WIPE

check all options and uncheck KERNEL in EXCLUDE

then flash

First of all, thank you all for this thread, it was very useful.

I did the OTA update like most of us and lost root. Last night I flashed the stock 108 because the kernel only version provided here got my phone stuck at black screen after flahing, got root with munjeni's newroot and then flashed 157 as instructed above. But my phone still says Im on 108 and the sony update service still offers an update to 157.

Any thoughts?
[Xperia Z1 General] Giozer:
then, if I understand correctly, you should not use Flashtool (Emma) of Sony, but Flashtool by Androxyde.

then, if I understand correctly, you should not use Flashtool (Emma) of Sony, but Flashtool by Androxyde.

Thank you for your explanation.
[Xperia Z1 General] saellvertu:
I was in the same boat as you, regarding upgrade to .157 and losing root privileges. Which .157 rom did you flash and where did you get it? The .157 kernal on this thread was the one I used to upgrade, which then lost root.
[Xperia Z1 General] hypothrax:
Here are the steps I followed.

Starting Point .108

1. Used Sony PC Companion to upgrade to .157 rom - lost root

2. Used the files on this thread and flashtool to flash the .108 kernel

3. Used the files on this thread to get root - and while I was at it, I also installed the dual recovery from a different thread.

4. Used the files on this thread and flashtool to flash .157 kernel
[Xperia Z1 General] Giozer:
If after doing the root with RootKitXperia wanted to go back (unroot) what procedure should I follow?
[Xperia Z1 General] lyrasergio:
please help

I'm trying to flash my Xperia Z1 4.4.4 14.4.A.0.157 but always got error messages when restart it (volume down , plug...) the error says :

03/026/2014 11:26:57 - ERROR -

03/026/2014 11:26:57 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

03/026/2014 11:26:58 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

03/026/2014 11:26:58 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

Gone to the folder, tried to install but some archives (must of them) didn't succeeded - gone to sony website , installed PCC - same error continues. I'm using a windows 8.1.

Can anyone help me with this?
[Xperia Z1 General] tgilmore16:
I have a Mac also and the ftf is there, you just can't see it until you place the cursor in the window then use one of the arrow keys to scroll up. Then you will see it. For some reason the ftf is hidden from view in the flashtool window.
[Xperia Z1 General] kinsah:
C6943?

Does this method work on C6943?
[Xperia Z1 General] hudziak_:
ello

I am in Brazil , mu Z1 model is c6943 , used this method and files to root, but my phone is slow / not install applications , is it because of the kernel used ?
[Xperia Z1 General] Magu32:
Z1C Problem after flashing

Hello everybody,

I followed the instruction on page 1, flashed C690X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf

Flash tool finished flashing and saied to disconnect and start the phone. I did so, but the phone does not start

It vibrated shortly, but the screen stays black. The LED keeps blinking white in an intervall of ~5 sec.

PC Companion cant recognize the phone, becaus it says the SIM card has to be in the phone (it is) and SIM Card and screen should be unlocked (I cant. because the screen is black)

What do to now?

Best regards

Magu

Phone: Z1 Compact
[Xperia Z1 General] guizzzmo:
Any RootKitXperia aviable for the 157 kernel ?
[Xperia Z1 General] Magu32:
Solution for black screen Z1 Compact

Solutuin found:

This instructions dont work for the Xperia Z1 Compact. This is the kernel for the Z1

If the phone has a black screen and doesnt boot anymore you have to install the kernel for the Z1 Compact again.

So to bring it back to the .157 download:

httttttttp://firmwaremobile.com/index.php/xperiadownload/file/257-z1-compact

(the forum doesn´t let me post links)

Copy it to the flashtool - firmware folder and start Flashtool

Do only flash the Kernel - check every box instead of kernel.

If your Z1 Compact does not start in the flash mode, unplug it, do a hard reset(Both wipes and Power button at the same time). The Phone will vibrate 3 times. Then you can plug it in in flash mode.
[Xperia Z1 General] marcooleo:
So, if i do exactly the steps mentioned in this post i can still recieve firmware updates from PC-Companion, perfectly safe and no problems with Google Play, and the new awaiting Lollipop firmware?
[Xperia Z1 General] Waledac:
yes u will receive all the future updates :)
[Xperia Z1 General] junior_ilha:
C6943

Can someone tell me where can I find a 157 kernel or entire ftf firmware for c6943 model?

I need this kernel to make my digital tv work again...

Thanks in advance...

EDIT1: I did myself the "Just Kernel ftf" for C6943, if someone needs: goo.gl/nJcuG7

EDIT2: Link: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z1/general/c6943-tutorial-to-root-digital-tv-t2964395
[Xperia Z1 General] junior_ilha:
TUTORIAL

You can see if this helps:

http://goo.gl/nJcuG7

EDIT1: Link: http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z1/general/c6943-tutorial-to-root-digital-tv-t2964395
[Xperia Z1 General] darekesp:
What's with CWM for locked boot loader ??
[Xperia Z1 General] Waledac:
use this dual recovery for locked bootloader - http://nut.xperia-files.com/downloa...lY292ZXJ5Mi43LjE1NC1CRVRBLmluc3RhbGxlci56aXA=
[Xperia Z1 General] Saint_BR:
DONT ROOT After Update PC Companion

After update for PC Companion 14.4.A.0.108 to 14.4.A.0.157

dont root =/

My model BRAZIL XPERIA Z1 C9643 Please help!

Thanks!

Where command locksw

below;

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

= =

= 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

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

99 KB/s (1593 bytes in 0.015s)

2687 KB/s (657704 bytes in 0.239s)

82 KB/s (1575 bytes in 0.018s)

9273 KB/s (9496 bytes in 0.001s)

855 KB/s (13672 bytes in 0.015s)

Copying kernel module...

4207 KB/s (34473 bytes in 0.008s)

51 KB/s (823 bytes in 0.015s)

850 KB/s (13592 bytes in 0.015s)

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

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

1895 KB/s (13592 bytes in 0.007s)

3088 KB/s (197320 bytes in 0.062s)

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

Waiting for towelzxperia to exploit...

towelzxperia by zxz0O0 (EasyRootTool Version)

libexploit by geohot

libzxploit.so created

doing the magic

creating vm (loljavasucks)
[Xperia Z1 General] junior_ilha:
You need to flash '108 kernel only' before try to easy root. When done, try root again and flash '157 kernel only for C6943' back..

Follow this steps:

Antes de fazer o Root pelo easy root vc precisa fazer o downgrade pro kernel 108 via flash, faz o Root e depois flasheaR só o Kernel do 157 de volta.. Segue esse tutorial:http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z1/general/c6943-tutorial-to-root-digital-tv-t2964395

EDIT: I just saw your post on my tutorial thread... ;)
[Xperia Z1 General] mentalghost:
Trying to root z1c phone updated to latest kern followed steps to flash to '108 tried to boot phone vibrates does not power up to turn on dev options to then root device and then flash to .157 in instructions. Any advise to work round this???
[Xperia Z1 General] protick26:
Thank u...
[Xperia Z1 General] ctap001:
The flashing was a success but Settings>About still says I'm on 108.

Is this normal?
[Xperia Z1 General] Haminjuri:
Yes is normal

It is rom's build number not kernel
[Xperia Z1 General] TYNXPL:
Tynxpl to base...

Eage has landed Sir - i mean it just works well for me :)

thx for tutorial !
[Xperia Z1 General] ctap001:
Thank you. Does it say 108 if one were to OTA normally?