yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Cross-Device General] skeevydude:
Works for me, just downloaded it with both Opera and Chrome.
[Sony Cross-Device General] evilRafael:
Perhaps someone knowledgeable can try to answer two questions?

1. As per original posts, it says v1 of giefroot works with Z3 Compact. I've been told it makes it possible to root the D5833 without tampering with the bootloader or DRM keys, is this true?

2. Is it possible to get official Sony updates after rooting in this fashion? (and would this lose root?)

All I really want is rooting the D5833 to be able to use Titanium Backup for debloating the phone and restore a few saved settings from an older device while keeping the stock rom, well, that and using any other app that needs superuser. But I don't want to lose Sony camera and image functionalities, which I'm told could happen when the bootloader or DRM keys get lost.

What I DON'T think I need:

- Custom recovery

- Flashing a custom ROM

- Unlocking bootloader

Thanks for any help. ;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] OpenSourcererSweg:
If the verision samsung galaxy s3 can get some love that would be great :/

Can I get the file you need without rooy? Perhaps via an ota md5/zip?

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I triedcopying the kallsyms or whatever and I did. it looks kinda lile this when i open it with a texteditor and it lools liKe this... I am assuming this may be useless?

0000000 T stext

00000000 T _text

00000000 t __create_page_tables

00000000 t __turn_mmu_on_loc

00000000 t __vet_atags

00000000 T asm_do_IRQ

00000000 T _stext

00000000 T __exception_text_start

00000000 T do_undefinstr

00000000 T do_IPI

00000000 T do_DataAbort
[Sony Cross-Device General] mfju:
Hi, I have a problem with the Z3

I get the message by giefroot

Error: seems your kernel /device is not supported

Build-Number 23.0.1.A.5.77

Kernel 3.4.0

What I have to do? Can someone help me?

Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] tribemac:
Downgrade you're firmware
[Sony Cross-Device General] mfju:
Ok, with flashtool? Do I lost the DRM Keys?
[Sony Cross-Device General] jball:
Anyone in here think it's possible to do with the Verizon Motorola Droid Maxx currently on 4.4.4 ?

Not looking for a link to the forum for the device as I've read and have subscribed to each topic that deals with not being able to root it.

Thank you
[Sony Cross-Device General] gregbradley:
NO

Only unlocking the bootloader does that
[Sony Cross-Device General] mfju:
Can I contact you via pm?
[Sony Cross-Device General] darkdevu:
Doesnt work

it doesnt work on my device running stock sony rom and soft bricked my phone
[Sony Cross-Device General] ludago2000:
as I can install firmware through the recovery without affecting the baseband

as I can install firmware through the recovery without affecting the baseband:o

I want to perform my xperia D6633 upgrade to the latest version, according indicated that was to create a pre rooted, but as I do not get the firmware of my region, I was thinking of trying one of Spain. But not if realizing it, I change the baseband and lose 4G

:o
[Sony Cross-Device General] cajunflavoredbob:
Good thing you gave us enough information to help you fix your issue. /s
[Sony Cross-Device General] phatair:
Hi,

i'm thinking about a xperia z3 but i need root access.

Thanks for this great tool but i'm insecure if the root access still avaible if i update to the lollipop update?

Is it neccessary to root the phone again after updating to lollipop and will i get OTA Updates with the root access?

It would be great if someone can help me with this questions.

Greeting
[Sony Cross-Device General] OpenSourcererSweg:
Can I get some more information about this? I was looking around on github and what not for the poc of this. I know that I need to get some address from the kernel??? I assume this is the address that you set the call the exploit code? I was able to copy the file out of the system directory using es Explorer... What address do I need, how do I obtain it and what do I need to change in the code to the address for my device?

I have a prepaid version galaxy s3 on the latest OTA, trustable says i am vulnerable to 7911. Also, it says I am rooted yet I have no SU binary in /system/bin to use the SU command in terminal emulator....

I would be an extremely happy young man if I can achieve root <3
[Sony Cross-Device General] Uptime73:
Is Verizon Ellipsis 7 Tablet supported?

I have a Verizon Ellipsis 7 Tablet with Android 4.4.2 and Kernel version 3.4.67. Is it supported? When I tried to use giefroot, it said to connect the tablet to the computer and it was already connected.

- Josh
[Sony Cross-Device General] OpenSourcererSweg:
Did you enable developer options? Go to settings -> about -> click build number 7 times

Go to devloper options and then check allow USB debugging and mock location services

Make sure you have the drivers too
[Sony Cross-Device General] Uptime73:
I do have USB debugging checked and mock locations and drivers are installed.
[Sony Cross-Device General] angelohb:
Sorry if this is a stupid question ma ...

Where can I confirm , precisely , if my bootloader is locked or not?

thank you very much
[Sony Cross-Device General] profprof:
*#*#7378423#*#* Service tests> Security>If they say Key OK then you still have DRM keys and locked
[Sony Cross-Device General] chanyau1125:
does it work on D6653 version 23.0.4.A.1.49??
[Sony Cross-Device General] Haminjuri:
Plaese add support Xperia T3 4.4.4 (build num .25)
[Sony Cross-Device General] Uptime73:
rooting verizoin ellipsis 7 tablet

I did enable developer options and checked USB debugging and mock location services., but it is still not detecting it.
[Sony Cross-Device General] brucehadad:
This root affect the camera?

This root affect the camera quality?

its works in23.0.A.2.106?
[Sony Cross-Device General] vittogn:
It is very likely that an OTA will remove root, even if you have su pro with OTA survival.

I'm pretty sure that pre rooted stock flashable roms will be available soon after the roolout. It will only be a matter of flashing via recovery instead of applying OTA. Not a big deal!
[Sony Cross-Device General] brettderry:
adb shell is not recognised

Got a Xperia Z3 and looking to root using the gielfroot v3 tool but without success. Here's the output from the command window

Note the ''adb shell "/data/local/tmp/getroot -s &> /dev/null || echo $?"' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. ' line

adb must be recognised because it stops and starts the server as the first part of the batch file.

Handset: Unlocked on giffgaff

FW: 23.0.A.2.93

Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-g0961cdf

Any ideas?

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

= =

= giefroot v3 =

= created by zxz0O0 =

= =

= Many thanks to: =

= - [NUT] =

= - MohammadAG =

= - Keen Team =

= =

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

* 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

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

Sending files

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

17 KB/s (259 bytes in 0.014s)

1951 KB/s (22220 bytes in 0.011s)

46 KB/s (237 bytes in 0.005s)

1326 KB/s (13592 bytes in 0.010s)

332 KB/s (1705 bytes in 0.005s)

2805 KB/s (34473 bytes in 0.012s)

2895 KB/s (4016989 bytes in 1.355s)

2348 KB/s (657704 bytes in 0.273s)

147 KB/s (752 bytes in 0.004s)

'adb shell "/data/local/tmp/getroot -s &> /dev/null || echo $?"' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

4322 KB/s (44259 bytes in 0.010s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/exploitServiceApp.apk

Success

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

Running exploit

Make sure you have enabled "Allow mock locations"

in Developer Settings

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

Please wait for the device to reboot

Press any key to continue . . .
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
Build .25 is patched but it's possible to root T3 with an older firmware. Maybe [MENTION=5604590]mbc07[/MENTION] can help creating a tool to update to latest firmware and keep root since there is no dualrecovery for T3 afaik.
[Sony Cross-Device General] adua44:
root unsuccessed

giefroot failed on z3 compact build 23.0.b.1.38,, i dont know what should i have to do....
[Sony Cross-Device General] brucehadad:
its works in23.0.A.2.106?
[Sony Cross-Device General] C1emen7s:
I'm getting the same issue - adb not recongised as internal or external command - did you figure this out? Have installed drivers via flashtool - can't figure out what's wrong. On UK Generic .98
[Sony Cross-Device General] brettderry:
Nope, still not figured it out, did a factory reset and reflashed to . 98

Installed the drivers from the Flashtool as well. The flashing works fine, just can't get it rooted
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
Which OS are you using? This error should not really result in any problems, what is exactly happening with the phone (rebooting, just black screen, etc.) ?
[Sony Cross-Device General] brettderry:
Using win 8.1, the phone reboots and sometimes I get a SuperSU app but I always get a CVE-2014-7911 app. This freezes the phone when accessed. Also, when the phone reboots and I press any key in the command window, I get further 'adb shell is not recognised' messages. The phone is very unresponsive, Play Store doesn't work at all.

Very strange.
[Sony Cross-Device General] zxz0O0:
But you did enable 'Mock locations' option? If SuperSU is installed it should actually mean the phone is rooted.
[Sony Cross-Device General] brettderry:
Yes, Mock Locations is enabled. If I do get SuperSU installed the phone is so sluggish it's unusable. Have to reflash to get the phone to 'behave' as expected.
[Sony Cross-Device General] cdl2:
The link you mentioned in point 6 refers to a single sim version. Interesting that you got it to work on the dual sim D6633 version.

Can you help me understand this point better? So you ran the commands in the link in point 6 from the giefroot_v?\files\ folder you used to root firmware 23.0.f.1.74 ? Is that correct? Is that all?

Thanks!
[Sony Cross-Device General] mandibox:
Hello!

Yes, I simply ran those commands through adb shell in a Windows cmd opened at giefroot_v?\files\ folder.
[Sony Cross-Device General] evilRafael:
Thanks for sharing.

Why did you need custom recovery for? So you could upgrade your firmware back to latest?
[Sony Cross-Device General] medicus365:
after rooting update to 5.0 Lollipop?!?

Thanx for the awesome work!!! :good: :D

It worked in the second round in "safe mode" with my Z3 (3.4.0-perf-g0961cdf Tue Aug 19).

Now the question:

Is it possible to update to 5.0 Lollipop or will i lose my root-privilege?

Greetings! :cowboy:

Jens
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
It will be possible when:

1. Sony release Lollipop

2. After that you or someone else prepares a pre-rooted firmware to flash in recovery,
[Sony Cross-Device General] evilRafael:
In order to make giefroot work with my brazillian Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833), I had to downgrade it to 23.0.A.2.106 (the tool didn't work on its original firmware, 23.0.1.A.5.77). I found the 23.0.A.2.106 firmware here.

Although several report that the OTA updates kill root, here that didn't happen. I received the update back to 23.0.1.A.5.77 normally, over-the-air from the Update Center, and root stuck. No need for pre-rooted flashing. Is it because the .77 firmware (dec-2014) is actually vulnerable to the root process, unlike others?

I detailed the process in portuguese for brazillian friends here: http://rafaellvx.com.br/passo-a-passo-para-obter-acesso-root-no-sony-xperia-z3-compact/

Edit: thanks again [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION], have a drink on me!
[Sony Cross-Device General] XSYLUS:
Lollipop expected to be coming March 16th. I guess we'll find out after then if we can keep root. My guess is that we'll have to manually download the file and use PRFcreator to add root to it. Then we'll be able to update to it while keeping root intact.
[Sony Cross-Device General] caqo71:
let's hope that things will works like that.
[Sony Cross-Device General] Mr.Robotik:
where Xperia Z3 models I can make the root????

i am new to the forum and just to be safe only be done by now in the D6603 model?: rolleyes:
[Sony Cross-Device General] tribemac:
It will work that way
[Sony Cross-Device General] medicus365:
i guess you're right :)

at least i've got root with an intact boot loader and :good: a TA-Backup now :D

Sony Update suggest an update from 23.0.A.2.93 -> 23.0.1.A.5.77 and i was just wondering weather i should do that or reject it...?!?
[Sony Cross-Device General] evilRafael:
In my case, phone came with 23.0.1.A.5.77 (brazillian), I had to downgrade to 23.0.A.2.106 or giefroot wouldn't work, then after rooting, the phone prompted me an update back to 23.0.1.A.5.77, I accepted and I'm still rooted. If you try this, let us know how it goes.

It might be worth noting I didn't update through PC Companion, I only used the Update Center app, which downloaded and flashed the 23.0.1.A.5.77 update on its own. The PC Companion might have a completely different result as it tends to try to "fix" things on the system.
[Sony Cross-Device General] medicus365:
i did it.

Result: "Error Update Failed" on the locked Boot screen, reboot -> same.

What's that? Softbrick? :confused: :(

What should i do now?
[Sony Cross-Device General] evilRafael:
Did you install dual recovery? That is something I didn't do (didn't need to), and could be the problem with a stock update.

Other than that, do you have your locked bootloader, and were you on the stock 23.0.A.2.93 that you flashed over Flashtool?

If I were you, I'd flash back 23.0.A.2.93 on Flashtool, which allows you to quickly re-root if that was lost, and deny further updates then (in case you have dual recovery, which could be the issue with the update in the first place). But bear in mind that dual recovery might have a problem with Flashtool, I don't know that, never used it, somebody else here might know it.
[Sony Cross-Device General] medicus365:
no, i didn't install a dual recovery.

the Z3 is locked in boot loader and there is no connection through usb or PC Companion.

Do you think a flash tool will reach it?

Which one should i use?
[Sony Cross-Device General] cschmitt:
Yes, XZDR will cause the OTA to fail because it replaces chargermon with a script in order to hook into recovery and the script fails file verification during the update. Remove XZDR, take the OTA, then reinstall XZDR.
[Sony Cross-Device General] evilRafael:
Hmm, how did you get to 23.0.A.2.93 without Flashtool? Came with the phone?

Flashtool is here.

It's a Z3 right? Stock firmware for the Z3 can be found here (if you have the deutsch Z3, apparently you're in luck), along with a guide to flash with Flashtool.

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Brother said he didn't have dual recovery, so go figure.

---------- Post added at 06:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:47 PM ----------

Ah, does Flashtool work normally on a phone with dual recovery?
[Sony Cross-Device General] cschmitt:
Could check the recovery.log, one of the last entries will list the name of the file the OTA was checking that failed verification. Maybe a deleted system app, etc.?
[Sony Cross-Device General] evilRafael:
Sounds good, care to elaborate how it's done or point to the nearest instructions?
[Sony Cross-Device General] cschmitt:
The logs in /cache/recovery or /cache/recovery/fota -- look for recovery.log and open it up using a root file explorer. The error will be one of the last log entries; if the mentioned file has been deleted, modified, or renamed, put it back to it's original state and then the OTA proceed.

I've had a similar problem on an m7 because I had renamed the boot up sound file to .bak to prevent it from playing during boot. Restoring the original name fixed the OTA error.

If there have been numerous /system file changes it would probably be easier to flash a PRF.
[Sony Cross-Device General] medicus365:
yo Bro came with the phone (Z3 German), thanx for the link and so on

currently i'm in trouble with the installation of the driver, Windows 8.1 64bit show me one installed successful and two not,

maybe i have to uninstall the previous ADB-driver.

First i'll update the flashtool to 0.9.18.5.

i'll stay in touch

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i just read it

i'll try "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement"
[Sony Cross-Device General] evilRafael:
Thanks but he can't boot, so I guess it won't be possible to reach the log, right?

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Sorry, what drivers are you stuck with? Of the phone itself? Or is it something to do with Flashtool?

By the way, about the version of Flashtool, get the one from the Flashtool official site (link I provided earlier), no use downloading it from other sources.
[Sony Cross-Device General] medicus365:
right, no log reachable.

The ADB Z3 Driver (Flashtool).

Ok (download)

I'll try "Disable Driver Check Enforcement"
[Sony Cross-Device General] evilRafael:
Let us know how it goes.
[Sony Cross-Device General] medicus365:
Back in life!

Yeah! :victory:

After disabling "Driver Check Enforcement" in Win 8.1, the installation of the Flashtool-driver was successful

and the Flashing as well.

Now i've got 23.0.A.2.98.

Thanks a lot!!! You made my day brother! :D

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...and again root in second round only in "safe mode".

That's it for today :good:
[Sony Cross-Device General] evilRafael:
Certainly I only made your day worse, since I suggested you roll an update that softbricked your phone and made you work late hours to fix it.

So anyway, you got some sort of update with Flashtool, from a.2.93 to a.2.98?

You sure you're not on some custom recovery? Or perhaps you flashed something else after rooting.

Either way, in your case it's apparently safer to update the way everyone else is doing: flashing a pre-rooted updated firmware. You should refer to earlier posts to figure that out, I didn't get into it myself, on my end Sony granted me a magic safe update over-the-air, I don't know why it's different here.
[Sony Cross-Device General] medicus365:
At first for sure worst, but you don't leave me alone and at the end i was pretty glad that we fixed it.

And don't forget, you suggested to update, but it was my choice to risk it ;)

I used the newest (but < October) firmware from http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/Sony/Xperia+Z3/D6603/Generic/

(http://xdaforums.com/z3/general/ftf-stock-firmwares-xperia-z3-models-t2886061).

yeah, i would prefer a pre-rooted firmware, why not, but at the moment i'm satisfied with the fact that everything is working and i'll waiting what happens when 5.0 is available.
[Sony Cross-Device General] adrianwh89:
i have the d6616 xperia z3 and want to root it

when will this root be achieved?
[Sony Cross-Device General] zocker7:
when root on my locked z3 was successfull, is it possible to recieve OTA updates?! Or should i wait for lollipop and then do this method?!??
[Sony Cross-Device General] loyonyart:
In most cases it is possible to recieve them, but they break the root, I'd wait for Lollipop (which seems to be out today!!).
[Sony Cross-Device General] criscodecookies:
Confirmed PRFCreator_v0.8 still works for Android 5.0.2 FTF, all my apps and data is the same,

following these steps http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58395100&postcount=71
[Sony Cross-Device General] medicus365:
soft brick

I had a Soft-Brick through OTA update after rooting (see the story in this Thread, Page 127 -129), keep that in mind.

otherwise good luck!

;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] spyvsspy:
same here , cause i forgot a step (reflashing ftf with excluding system)

now got 5.0.2 rooted but i dont have system write permissions... hoping something will pop up
[Sony Cross-Device General] Kevke610:
I'm a bit confused now (I am german)... my z3 d6603 is running on 23.0.1.A.5.77, I've rooted it on locked bootloader, and now I want upgrade it on android 5.0.2 with root and all my data/apps... can somebody tell me easily what I have to do now? :/
[Sony Cross-Device General] Arturiuz!:
(I THINK)the same process on how you were able to come up with a rooted .77 firmware..when using the PRFCreator,use the 5.0.2 build along with SuperSU zip & the XZDualRecovery flashable zip instead of the .77 firmware.. or,check the link where [MENTION=6509506]criscodecookies[/MENTION] posted a couple of posts above yours.that should help! :D
[Sony Cross-Device General] hhukumdad:
Hi I have a z3 compact D5803 and it still says device kernal not supported

Hi I have a z3 compact D5803 and it still says device kernal not supported
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
Here is what you need to do http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3056361
[Sony Cross-Device General] Arturiuz!:
i experienced the same thing upon trying to root my z3c d5833..what i did(as far i could recall),ran the tool a few more times & made sure correct drivers for our device are installed.that should work! :)
[Sony Cross-Device General] ziadanex99:
HI guys,

i have a Xperia Z3 Tablet compact, i got a message saying "Note:Your device seems not vulnerable!" what does this mean?

thank you,
[Sony Cross-Device General] G-FACE:
It means that you can't root just like that.

You need to follow this tutorial for Z3 tablet c.

http://xdaforums.com/z3-tablet-compact/general/root-rooting-sgp611-giefroot-bootloader-t3017314
[Sony Cross-Device General] 55555:
Problem with write permissions on Lolipop

Hi Folks and thanks for your awesome work!

I did the whole process like downgrading, rooting and installing the update of Lolipop via a flashable zip. There is only one problem left: Even if I have full working root (tested with root checker) it seems I do not have all needed permissions for writing in System. I did the workaround with the following commands:

The last step "./systemrw.sh" causes the trouble for me as iI get the failure

I tried it a couple of times. So the question is what to do and/or what causes the trouble? Should I do the whole process (downgrading, rooting, updating) again or does this error belongs to the new lolipop update and do I have to wait until a needed tool is updated?

hope that this isn`t a frequently asked stupid question but everything I could find refers to the solution I mentioned above (adb).
[Sony Cross-Device General] zezadas:
cant load wp_mode.ko too, already tried to compile it against xperia kernel, and nothing... just exec format error
[Sony Cross-Device General] 55555:
Alright. It works now. I reflashed everything and even while I`m getting the error mentioned above I have write acces...
[Sony Cross-Device General] zezadas:
can you please upload the .ko and teel me how have you solved the error?
[Sony Cross-Device General] 55555:
Hi! I just did everything again. downgrading to a rootable rom, rooted, flashed lolipop, set the adb rules. I still had the error but now adaway and rootexplorer works so something must been wrong.

If you would describe how to extract .ko then I would upload it as soon as I can.
[Sony Cross-Device General] zezadas:
I guess you made it on a kitkat rom, I'm having that error on lollipop.
[Sony Cross-Device General] 55555:
No, I flashed a Lollipoprom ;)
[Sony Cross-Device General] zezadas:
So, can you insmod wp_mod.ko en lollipop rom?
[Sony Cross-Device General] 55555:
No, still the same error.
[Sony Cross-Device General] David922:
still error : more than one device and emulator

still error
[Sony Cross-Device General] spider623:
anyone got this to work on lollipop and z2 tab?
[Sony Cross-Device General] Rajeev:
It won't work