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[Xperia Z1 General] TrunkleBob:
I had a similar experience, except that Xposed is still not active. It constantly says "The latest version of Xposed is currently not active." I have completely uninstalled/reinstalled to no avail.

Everything else requiring root is working, however.
[Xperia Z1 General] mariussilverwolf:
I had that happen recently; after SuperSU updated it wasn't properly prompting for XPosed to gain access. I had to change SuperSU settings to allow the prompt to generate and be on top of any window and clear out the XPosed settings within. On the next open, all the prompts generated and I was able to grant access again.
[Xperia Z1 General] LaosPerson:
How did you install it easily, i keep getting could not be verified
[Xperia Z1 General] TrunkleBob:
I just did all that and got SuperSU to re-prompt. Xposed still says it is not active.

I just noticed something else weird; as mentioned before, any other apps that require root are working, but in Root Explorer, if I hit Mount R/W, nothing happens. I don't get an error, but it also doesn't re-mount.

I suspect these errors may be related, because in Xposed I can no longer install by writing directly to /system, I have to use the recovery method. So su is working, but enabling read/write on /system is not.
[Xperia Z1 General] ayuready1989:
anyway to decompile this update to see what files are there?

im getting could not be verified as well, trying via sony update center on PC, im rooting with xposed as well

arghhh before i was able to use root-cloak on the sony update app and download updates... seems i cant do that anymore. how did you get to install while rooted? [MENTION=1696759]mariussilverwolf[/MENTION] ?
[Xperia Z1 General] nickcaper:
same here... "cant be verified"

so basically no go on the update.

im rooted. i have dual recovery.

c6916

any possibility of a tft file to use for updating?
[Xperia Z1 General] chriscosta77:
I have a T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z1s. I updated without really thinking about it. I suppose it was a dumb move. It's an updated Kernel version apparently. My current kernel version is:

3.4.0-perf-gf96f13d-00907-gaee6e5a
BuildUser@BuildHost #1
Thu Oct 9 09:14:33 2014

So what I guess that means, is that the exploit that enabled us to root Xperia devices previously, has been patched. I had my SuperSU Pro setting for "Survival Mode", ticked "on", and I was able to maintain root. However, I suspect, that if I factory reset my Xperia Z1s that this new firmware would not be rootable, as I bet this is just considered a "security patch". I would have really been pissed if I had lost root because of some crappy OTA update. SuperSU Pro to the rescue.

I rooted my phone using the "simple" rooting method that had come out after "Towelroot", It was called "Easy Root Tool"? anyway, it was a pretty easy process.

Edit: I found the thread again: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784900 But I'm too chicken to try and factory reset and re-root my phone, because I'd hate to not have root. :eek:
[Xperia Z1 General] LaosPerson:
It is broken, on latest minor ota through pc companion update, not restore, and trying to root with easy root but it isn't working

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I just used my cousin's phone as a tester, it breaks root, haven't tested with supersu pro yet with survival mode
[Xperia Z1 General] nickcaper:
i swear, its like these companies dont want us to use the devices the way we want. A simple thing like root and they make it so hard, even impossible on some models. These companies should know by now that there is a niche which desires freedom like rooting.

if i wanted a frggin phone that didnt have root or a locked os or bootloader id get a dam iphone.

im seriously NOT buying another phone from a store.

ill make sure i get something i can work with the way i want. its already stupid expensive as it is just out the box all locked up and full of bloat wear.

it takes a stupid amount of time and effort just to make these devices do what we want.

which is something that i shoulda got when i paid for it..

looks like i wont be updating sh.... t till i know i can use my device freely.. the way i want.
[Xperia Z1 General] Kanes_Inferno:
Unrelated to the root conversation, I'm stock, but my data is acting a bit weird since the update. Did this update change the radios?
[Xperia Z1 General] Johann Broseph:
4.4.4 root

Im new to xda and i just wanted to know is there a root for the sony xperia Z1S that works with android 4.4.4 kit kat? I just recently got the phone and i didnt root it before updating it
[Xperia Z1 General] TallGuyJones:
Your question.

Please just use the search feature, you can easily find the root method. The root method is even on the first page of this topic.
[Xperia Z1 General] mariussilverwolf:
For reference (since my root access remained post update) here's what I have enabled in SuperSU settings:

* Enable SuperUser

* Show Notifications

* Auto-refresh apps and logs tab

* Enable su during boot

* Mount namespace separation

* Trust system user

* Enable permission warning

* Enable Pro

As I mentioned in a previous thread, root was obtained using towelroot on 4.4.4. I haven't run into any issues with root-check invalidating any installs since. The OTA installed without any error messages. I can inject audio into /system/media/notifications and I can create new folders on the root directory that remain after reboot. Maybe I got lucky? I hope by sharing this that other people can duplicate my findings and we can find a way for everybody to maintain a working root solution after this update.
[Xperia Z1 General] TrunkleBob:
I've been doing some digging and discovered I'm missing a file. Following the original directions for rooting, I created a script and have Script Manager executing it at startup.

The first command is:

su -c "/system/xbin/kill_ric.sh"

This fails because that file does not exist on my phone. Anyway to get that back?
[Xperia Z1 General] nitefallz:
I had a huge problem with this yesterday and long story short, you cannot use the easy root method if this update is applied. I had to use the flash tool to get the last ftf files and start over from scratch. Avoid this if you can.
[Xperia Z1 General] gqukyo:
I don't really care to update but is there anyway to get the notification of the failed verification off my notification tab? I'm OCD about keeping my notification list clear... :D
[Xperia Z1 General] nickcaper:
only way to get the notification off is to go into settins then look for apps then look for update center. click on it and click on the clear cache. only problem now is. you will need an app like sd maid or something that stops that app from starting automatically when the phone turns on. this is what i do.. it works... you wont get anymore notifications unless you manually make it check.... i use sd maid...
[Xperia Z1 General] mcazares7:
Just force close update center. I hated that the failed verification wouldn't go away but after I force closed it it is gone and wont return unless I open update center again
[Xperia Z1 General] gqukyo:
Yeah that works. Hopefully I won't have to do that every reboot since I update chooses xposed modules a lot...
[Xperia Z1 General] ayuready1989:
how can i get pass the verification failed error?
[Xperia Z1 General] mariussilverwolf:
I'm sorry, I don't know. I never got that error.
[Xperia Z1 General] ayuready1989:
thanks anyway , anyone know how i can avoid this error without unrooting?
[Xperia Z1 General] mariussilverwolf:
I do not, but according to the esteemed nickcaper, there's a method to root on 14.4 that has been tested thoroughly.
[Xperia Z1 General] LaosPerson:
I read somewhere that if you have dual recovery installed, it prevents it from installing not positive though
[Xperia Z1 General] ayuready1989:
exploit should be patched in the update though right?
[Xperia Z1 General] mariussilverwolf:
I would say that because the update installed for me despite my having Dual Recovery that those other claims are incorrect, but somehow I maintained root post-update when other people have not, so clearly something is anomalous with my setup.

....

Now if I could just build a whole-phone image that includes Dual Recovery AND my base ROM for distribution in one handy package file that'd be great.

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Per his post, the methods he details allow root post-update and include some SD card fixes afterward.
[Xperia Z1 General] ayuready1989:
been @ it all day, cant get pass the verification error, tried all hideroot apps rootcloak etc, still fails to verify, and via pc i get cannot connect to server -____- i hope there are some good changes with this update

________________

i unrooted fully using supersu and rebooted, still cant verify. kinda stuck

_________________

welp nothing worked so ill go home and use xperifirm to download the update. strange that the download size is 1gb for 14.4.B.0.56 , but im assuming its the new kernel and the old 4.4.4 base but ill extract the kernel from it and flash that
[Xperia Z1 General] mariussilverwolf:
Coming from 14.3.A (4.4.4) my file update size was only ~45 MB ...
[Xperia Z1 General] ayuready1989:
hmmm strange im guessing the update just includes the base as well, given its assuming im asking for a whole working flashable ftf

will let you know in an hour or so
[Xperia Z1 General] nickcaper:
1gb? no... i dont think so.. maybe youre coming from a much lower build number. so my questions is what build are you trying to update? im on 14.4.B.0.37 and the ota update is just barely 4mb. in fact its just 4.2mb to be exact.

i think no one should update until the root can be acquired after updated. period. there is no benefit imo to update... 4.2mb... what is that? its not a serious update.

just sayin...
[Xperia Z1 General] nickcaper:
Ok, so Ive reinstalled, from scratch the 14.4 tft then updated with the OTA update. Then I followed my own directions HERE to get root again.

NO GO!

I can confirm it will NO LONGER ROOT using the method I described..

Im now trying other methods..

Ill be back with updates..
[Xperia Z1 General] TrunkleBob:
I know how to root it via easy root, is there a guide to flashing the FTF files so that I can do that again?
[Xperia Z1 General] nickcaper:
AGREED

DONT UPDATE

IMO its T-Mobile or Sony's way of unrooting your phone..... The phone dont need any fixes IMO... My update size was just 4.2mb.. TO me that says, " Update me so I can ruin your root capabilities"
[Xperia Z1 General] TrunkleBob:
Thanks a ton, that made it way easy to roll it back to before the OTA.

I guess I wasn't clear; I meant I knew how to root pre-OTA, which is why I wanted to FTF it.
[Xperia Z1 General] ayuready1989:
didnt get to do it :/ bbut i mean im assuming its the 14.4.B.0.37 base but with that new update applied (14.4.B.0.56) i checked the file sizes of 14.4.B.0.37 vs 14.4.B.0.56 on xperifirm and the difference is .1mb lol , give xperifirm a try ull see
[Xperia Z1 General] mariussilverwolf:
... I am dumbfounded as to why I didn't break after installing the update ...
[Xperia Z1 General] ayuready1989:
see attachment, will try to extract kernel from it tho, thats all that changed right?

hopefully this means faster camera initialization

changelog for update 14.4.B.0.56:

http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9906#update_download

New features

T-Mobile Free Inflight Texting support

Improvements

Wi-Fi calling enhancements

Software stability improvements

Camera improvements

Bluetooth improvements

I hope these are all kernel changes , the extracted kernel is 9,371 KB, i dont feel like messing with system files :/ lol

Update: the kernel flash correctly after extracting it from the Xperifirm download and rebundling it into an ftf via flashtool then flashing , 3.4.0 october 9th kernel, now im trying to figure out what else i should flash * gets greedy* : ALL ROOT Still Here Btw, wish someone could confirm what changed in the system

the only thing mentioned in the changelog that makes me want to look @ whats in the system is "Software Stability Improvements" unless they improved stability in the kernel :/
[Xperia Z1 General] ayuready1989:
14.4.B.0.56 Kernel

New Kernel Flashed But Old System - Can Someone Do Some Digging Please

new kernel in this ftf here, flash via flashtool in flashmode, everything still works, bluetooth + camera ... camera startup seems a bit snappy, bbut could just be me xD

kinda iffy about flashing new system files, they arent deodexed so i think thatll cause a bootloop, but the kernel flashes fine and everything still works, but i noticed the screen on lag and camera initialization lag is goneeee :), screen turns on immediately when hitting the power button.... maybe im greedy thinking about it but my flashtool logs looked strange, is it the loader.sin that tells if the kernel.sin file is good to be flashed to the specific device(Locked Bootloader Question)? anyone? any i wanna diff the system partition directory against 14.4.B.0.37 system partition to see if anything besides kernel changed... OCD with my phone so just changing the build number doesn't feel good to me lol .. hmm maybe different framework files cause of wifi calling and that inflight crap but i dont care about that
[Xperia Z1 General] Gila32:
Got tired of the stupid messages and instead of checking here i went ahead and did the OTA.... Phone says i kept root but now i cannot write to any system files ie Xposed Install.... Anything i can do to fix this?

Thanks

Rob
[Xperia Z1 General] TrunkleBob:
This is exactly what happened to me. I used this excellent guide by nick caper to flash back to the previous version, then re-ran Easy Root and now everything is working again. Just make sure when you flash the FTF that you de-select DATA, unless you want it to wipe all your personal stuff.
[Xperia Z1 General] nickcaper:
Hmmm.... I tried the Easy Tool several times.

I cant seem to get root after this update.

Weird.
[Xperia Z1 General] mariussilverwolf:
What if ... the reason I've had luck is because I've never flashed deodexed? I rooted on 4.3, re-rooted on 4.4, but never did more than install root-enabled apps and XPosed. Maybe the deodexed conflicts with this update? Grasping, perhaps, but I can't think of anything else I've done differently.
[Xperia Z1 General] jbr05ki:
That's what I did. Got this update with no problems other than my wallpaper being deleted lol. It kept root and everything. All I ever did was install xposed and modules in system folder (so I can play Square Enix games), and disabled apps I never use instead of deleting them.
[Xperia Z1 General] gfig19:
Ha, I didnt realize you didnt get to re root even using your own ftf guide. i'm wondering if i should try it.......TrunkleBob was able to do re root, anyway that IS super weird. so all our hopes with the .56 build lie in a new exploit altogether perhaps hmmmm:confused:.
[Xperia Z1 General] nickcaper:
the deodexing occurs only after... AFTER rooting.

i installed the fresh ftf of. 37. updated ota to .56

then tried rooting... no go.. notice that i did not root till i updated to. 56

maybe just maybe

if i reinstall. 37 ftf then root with no deodex then update to. 56 it might keep root or allow reroot.

ill try it

ill be back... stay posted

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the guide is to root pre. 56 update...

im working on a solution to root / reroot on. 56 update.

till a fix is found, the root wont work on. 56 update so you will have to

go back to . 37 and root there..
[Xperia Z1 General] gfig19:
the guide is to root pre. 56 update...

Caper

I know your guide is to root at .37 and then ota to .57 and hope the exploit still remains. I was commenting on your specific issues. Anyway, I really hope you can just figure it out at .57 personally :) but I may try your guide, root, and ota to .57 fingers crossed. Talk soon.....:good:
[Xperia Z1 General] nickcaper:
im not around a wifi hotspot so i cant ota.

now, as for this procedeur you just stated you will try... did that... no go..

except for one thing... dont deodex after you root the. 37

this may be the key to keeping root.

idk..

i cant do any updates. im not around a wifi hotspot
[Xperia Z1 General] ayuready1989:
hah, figured its the deodexing that the OTA doesn't allow,

reflashed stock 14.4.b.0.37

then rooted using easy root method,

didn't deodex , installed supersu ,

enabled all the sensible options and ota survival

then updated to 14.4.B.0.56 via OTA ,

rebooted still with root and everything

now deodexing :good:

kept all my data as well :)
[Xperia Z1 General] gfig19:
I second this. The exploit remained even after the Ota update. Rooted at .56 and using the pen app to write this post with my pencil :) who needs a Samsung note!
[Xperia Z1 General] nickcaper:
I can confirm, Deodexing is the reason why the root doesnt take..

SO..... Go back to .37

Root, install Super SU

Install Dual recovery

Then update the OTA

Root should still be there..

Im not deodexing. Apparently that makes a problem for any updates, so if there is another, its safe to say its best not to deodex to get the next OTA.
[Xperia Z1 General] mariussilverwolf:
So my dumb luck led to a solution? I love it when things like that happen.
[Xperia Z1 General] DirtySant0:
Can someone link me to the .37 TFT in order to flash back and root again? What is this pen app i read about? Thanks

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What pen app r u using?
[Xperia Z1 General] gfig19:
Go the beginning of this thread and look for nick caper's post on request flashing. Hard to miss.

Once you are rooted come back and let me know. We'll get you writing with a pen item/put the pencil ?
[Xperia Z1 General] DirtySant0:
Can you point me in the direction of the pen app?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 General] gfig19:
Check your pm. Let me know how it goes
[Xperia Z1 General] nickcaper:
Hmm. I wouldnt call it dumb luck... Id call it a keen observation to detail.

Thanks..
[Xperia Z1 General] gfig19:
oh and by the way get the Stylus Beta App. It should be in Market Play
[Xperia Z1 General] mjfrizz:
Looked for little help...

I apologize if this is covered elsewhere....which is the best option at the moment, with regards to rooted C6916 and the new ota?

1) don't accept the new ota, install deodex_zip

2) accept the new ota then install deodex_zip

3) don't deodex at all?

I tried 3, and everything works...but I have no deep sleep now (with no major PWLs or KWLs). I'm going to try 1 & 2, but I figured I'd ask if I was doing something stupid
[Xperia Z1 General] mjfrizz:
please ignore my earlier question...

It's been a few months since I've had a rooted phone....I can smell the strong odor of my own newbness....

Fyi, procedure I used:

Use Flashtool to revert to 14.4.B.0.37

Use insanely easy to use Easy Root to root ur phone

Install SuperSu

Install dual recovery

Update via OTA

Deodex

Wait a couple days

Phone deep sleeps like teenager now...thanks to all involved, donations on the way.
[Xperia Z1 General] Jester1868:
Upgrading rooted and deodexed C6916 from .37 to .56

Please forgive me if this has been covered since I can't find it anywhere. I have a C6916 with 14.4.B.0.37 towelrooted and deodexed (did so mainly to be able to record in 4K, timeshift and of course use the many tools out there that require root ;)) but have been hesitant to update to .56 for fear of losing root, mods, etc. From what I've been reading, you can update an odexed rooted .37 to .56 or an unrooted .37 to .56 and then root and deodex after the update. Is that correct? How would/should I proceed in my situation? Odex and then update or am I doomed to reflashing stock .37? Do I have to unroot as well if flashing is not required? If someone can point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it.
[Xperia Z1 General] LaosPerson:
As far as my knowledge goes on this phone, .37 is rootable but if you deodex then try to update, you'll get an error saying update cannot be installed etc and it will just redownload each time. Basically, you have to be odexed to update but you shouldn't lose root if you use supersu ota root keeper upon going to .56. I don't think you can root .56 directly, and now im just waiting for lolipop lol it should be here soon this month or next month hopefully. Root for lollipop, im not sure but doing it anyways since i feel kitkat isn't refined on Xperia.
[Xperia Z1 General] boblotz2001:
Root

I was able to root Z1s build 14.4.B.0.56 using Kingroot. There are procedures on how to replace Kingroot with SU when done but it didn't work for me: Link
[Xperia Z1 General] mjfrizz:
14.5.B.0.236

Anybody with rooted C6916 update to the new software (14.5.B.0.236) yet?

It recently came out...so I'm sure it's not quite safe to update if ur rooted....but I'm no doctor
[Xperia Z1 General] gqukyo:
I'm rooted and I tried to update but it failed, downloads fine but doesn't seem to update. Errors out and just reboots normally and doesn't give a error reason/code...
[Xperia Z1 General] mjfrizz:
Thank you much... Hey one other question for u, has ur phone been held awake by Android OS at times lately? I've noticed this for awhile, after google shoves a new Google play services update to my phone, it is held awake (majority 300 Mhz but no deep sleep) by Android OS for a day or two... Eventually it starts deep sleeping again on it's own. This past week has been frustrating, as they've updated multiple times, and just when my phone starts to sleep, they push another one.

Does anyone else with C6916 experience this?
[Xperia Z1 General] gqukyo:
I've heard of issues with some Google play issues like the Wi-Fi disconnects and wakelocks but supposedly the newest update corrected them though some have said it didn't help.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rexadolfo:
I want to play ds nba 2k15 on android so bad its apk is about 1.7 gb but my internal is only 1.5 gb ,i have a rooted phone with 32 gb memory card.wen i installed the apk it sed not enough memory becuse its due to lack of my internal memory..is der a way i can play ds game.??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikhilsrulez:
did u got any way yet..?
[Xposed General] Songtao:
I'm trying to hook GLES API with Xposed. But met some problems. Xposed can work well when i use it for some other things except the GLES API.

The module:

...

public class Tutorial implements IXposedHookLoadPackage {

public void handleLoadPackage(final LoadPackageParam lpparam) throws Throwable {

XposedBridge.log("Loaded app: " + lpparam.packageName);

if (lpparam.packageName.equals("android"))

{

XposedBridge.log("Mark !");

findAndHookMethod("android.opengl.GLES20", lpparam.classLoader, "glFinish", new XC_MethodHook() {

[MENTION=439709]override[/MENTION]

protected void beforeHookedMethod(MethodHookParam param) throws Throwable {

XposedBridge.log("glFinish GLES20");

}

[MENTION=439709]override[/MENTION]

protected void afterHookedMethod(MethodHookParam param) throws Throwable {

XposedBridge.log("glFinish GLES20");

}

});

}

...​

And i wrote an app with some glFinish() calls in it. When i run the app, i can't get "glFinish GLES20" at the log file.

I can get "Mark !", and no error in the log file.

Can any one help me? Thanks! :)
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