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[Sony Xperia E3] MrGKanev:
Sorry [MENTION=5964851]PJMOR[/MENTION] for now there isnt a way to root our devices without unlocking the bootloader i tryed a lot of software and just gave up ... If you have time just try all kind of rooting software that could be a way. :)
[Sony Xperia E3] PJMOR:
Shame... Well, I'll just root this one when it is no longer my primary phone.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
If you can unlock it then unlock and root.

Warranty is not that big deal. But check your phone for problems and after sony solved them all then unlock it.
[Sony Xperia E3] Shady611:
Will unlocking it actually allow bootloader unlock to switch from no to yes? I heard it often remains locked because of the carrier
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
You bought your phone from carrier or other source.
[Sony Xperia E3] Shady611:
Its carrier branded and locked but it wasnt purchased direct from the network operator.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Remmember this.

If you want to unlock phone, never ever buy carrier branded sony phone,s

Actually phone is permenent locked by carrier.

I seen that even flashing non carrier ftf file phone stays like that.

Carrier modded phone,s are locked by ta partation i think. Because bootloader is same for both.

BTW,

Why can,t we make fake ftf file.

Anyone know,s
[Sony Xperia E3] Vynikal:
I've seen it somewhere on github, that Sony uses some unique siganture verfication of whatever, and it isn't a thing that a developer can discover and use.

Or go ask jerpelea, but he won't share with us, otherwise he would get sacked :D
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
I,ve seen whenever i flash ftf there is a file called loader.sin which is flashed even if we only want to flash single partation.

Maby he wont get sacked if he just revail the secret in PM.

Does sony pack every partation.sin with some trick or it is loader.sin which send information about size of partation or something else.
[Sony Xperia E3] Shady611:
It simply came to the price, the price difference between carrier and unlocked was a 3rd more so budget restraint forced me to have a carrier branded although wont be doing it again as I need root. I'm even considering replacing it completely due to no current root possibility.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
And even carrier branded phones have more bloatware,s

Maby Like sony had to add unlockability to bootloader maby carrier brand,s do same after increasing demand for unlock.
[Sony Xperia E3] Vynikal:
I bought my E3 from Vodafone, but it is "almost" uncustomized and bootloader unlockable.
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
Ok guys, I have some good news. In the last days I had access to a Xperia E3 dual (the D2212 variant) and after some digging I found a FTF with an old enough kernel, one that should be compatible with giefroot. I contacted [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION] and he provided me a new version of getroot (the main component from giefroot) and it successfully got root access but failed in the last part of the exploit (actually installing SuperSU to system partition) due the Sony protections built into the kernel (yes, that damn ric thing).

After messing up a little, I managed to get SuperSU install working, so, in other words, my brother is now using a fully rooted Xperia E3 dual, with locked bootloader! Since it involves modifying giefroot package in a way that may make it incompatible with currently supported devices (Xperia Z3 series, etc), I'm waiting for [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION] approval and permission before releasing this modified giefroot version, but in the meantime I'm preparing some tutorials and required FTFs in order to get the exploit running and then updating to the latest firmware without losing root access, but I'm too excited and needed to share this with someone!

Note: at the moment this works only with the MSM8226 variants (D2202, D2212), but I'm working with [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION] in order to provide support for MSM8926 variants (D2203, D2206, D2243) as well. Stay tuned :cool:
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Making ftf is possible see this thread
[Sony Xperia E3] Vynikal:
I remember this method was on 2010 devices, but I haven't seen it on any other devices, so I assume it's not possible. If it was possible, someone would already make a guide or sth.
[Sony Xperia E3] Abhinandan Trilokia:
Tooo excited :sly: and eagerly waiting for your guide :) GOOD JOB :thumbup: KEEP GOING
[Sony Xperia E3] Vynikal:
Meanwhile I tried to root with RootGenius http://rootgenius.com/

This works on E4 (!!), but it miserably failed on E3 :(

You can try it, but beware of malware, this page doesn't seem much legit.

Our device seems to be toughly resilient...
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
Just a quick update, [MENTION=3975929]zxz0O0[/MENTION] approved my modified version and I confirmed it works with MSM8926 variants (D2203, D2206, D2243) as well. I'm finishing a complete guide and updating Nicki Root (a script I made for Xperia M that will be needed in the procedure too), it should be live soon. In the meantime, you guys can start downloading the exploitable firmwares I just finished uploading, this one for D2202 and D2212 (MSM8226 variants) or this one for D2203, D2206 and D2243 (MSM8926 variants), they're vital part of the process and will be required to get root...
[Sony Xperia E3] Vynikal:
This waiting is killing me, please post it!! :silly: :D
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
I'm doing my best to release it as soon as possible, but it's taking a while since the only Xperia E3 I have physical access at the moment isn't mine and because of that I can't test the modifications whenever I need. Anyway, it's almost done, if everything goes well I should post it tomorrow :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
I hope you make a tutorial too. I have downloaded the fr customization for D2203. Now, wait for your rooting "machine" ;)

Thank you.
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
Root D2203

Nobody here? Nothing about d2203 root method? With locked bootloader?
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
Any info about root with LB.
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
I think the developer got a vacation. If you see, I wait to for that rooting method.
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
but he told on 13 mar...that he would post it tomorrow but still no new post abt this...
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
Yes. I still wait.
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
Sorry for the looong delay, I got some issues with my main computer and dd Flasher had some uncaught bugs that I didn't manage to fix before. The modified version of giefroot were already ready for a while but I didn't released it before finishing dd Flasher because it doesn't make sense getting root access and being stuck in an old firmware version. Anyway, dd Flasher is ready and I didn't have time to finish my full guide, so here are quick instructions until the guide is ready.

EDIT: noob-friendly guide is finally live!
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
root d2203

I downgrade the firmware, installed giefroot (modified) USB Enabled, allow mock location and unchecked verficacion (bla bla). Run giefroot, connect device, in giefroot download or something like that some files. A succes message appears then wait your device reboot. My device rebooted but after a few long seconds a new message appear: device not rooted, but I saw a file in my device appears to be kind of superuser but not working. I tried this at least 10 or 15 times with no luck. My device d2203, 3.4.0 kernel, 18.4.C.1.16 firmware version.
[Sony Xperia E3] Vynikal:
I waited so long and even after ten attempts (in safe mode too) still not rooted. :(

Guess my device is super tough.
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
Mine to.
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
I was afraid of that. Both you guys have MSM8926 variants (D2203, D2206, D2243), right? Let's see if I can debug that...

For everyone who have MSM8926 variants: Please try this debug version. If it fails, a log folder will appear next to install.bat/install.sh, zip it and upload here with a screenshot of Command Prompt/Terminal output so I can take a look.
[Sony Xperia E3] ivann23:
finally a working root method for my d2202

thank you very much [MENTION=5604590]mbc07[/MENTION], all worked perfectly :D
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
have you successfully rooted by this method ? reply asap...
[Sony Xperia E3] ivann23:
Yes my friend. This is the only way that worked for me, i have tried many others with no luck. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!

Ps: my xperia e3 model is d2202
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
How many times you tried bro.....plz tell me the process you followed....
[Sony Xperia E3] ivann23:
I tried only 1 time. I follow the steps in the previous Page except the dd flasher one cause i got lazy xd
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
Reminder for MSM8926 users: I can't debug root issue in these variants if you owners doesn't provide debug data for me ;)
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
Device D2203 Not rooted with modified Giefroot LOG

Here is my LOG for D2203 experia E3 with locked bootloader.

Thx.
[Sony Xperia E3] hp28190:
Probleme flashtool

Hi guys,

Just a question , I want try this root method, but when I start flashtool he ask me to move firmware files to an other file, I done it but he still ask me and I can't do anything with?

Did he need a internet connexion ? I see on the log he trying to get proxy parameters

Thank for your help

(and scuze me for my bad english I 'm french)

EDIT : I found the solution, he ask me to move some files, but I had to cut and past him and it was resolve.

I wait for a solution for D2203 because the new giefroot doesn't give me a log file, so I can't give it to you.
[Sony Xperia E3] Shunfry:
Hi,

I have update my Xperia E3 D2203 yesterday, and now i see the root methode is ready. :good:

So i need to downgrade or i can wait for the root for 4.4.4 ? It will take a long time ? :confused:

Thank you.

PS : Sorry for bad english, i'm French. ^^

PS ² : I haven't change my signature :silly: !
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
The modded giefroot uses two security exploits only available in the initial 4.4.2 firmware, so, you must downgrade. There's no root exploit available for 4.4.4 firmware yet, so, if you don't want to downgrade, you'll have to wait indefinitely, until someone finds a new security exploit.

Anyway, MSM8926 users, try this version of giefroot. If it fails, it'll automatically generate a log folder (next to install.bat/install.sh). ZIP it and send here if it still fails. Also, I didn't said that before but you must be running D2203 exploitable firmware (if you have D2206 or D2243, you must crossflash in to D2203 exploitable firmware)...
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
This version of giefroot is the new one? So, we try this one for root?
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
It's the same version I posted earlier but I added additional code to provide more info and to automatically generate logs so I can analyze if rooting fail. That way I can debug what's wrong in MSM8926 variants, seen that this modded version already works fine in MSM8226 variants. I made it because the previous log you provided me was lacking useful info, so I couldn't analyse it...
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
Ok. I will send you a log with this version, sunday. Because tomorow i am on work. Thx bro.
[Sony Xperia E3] Shunfry:
Not root

Re :)

I have downgrade my phone to the .26 firmware custom fr, and i do the root but he said me : Error : device not rooted.

I did the tutorial and i got that : [IMG="LOG [CMD]"]http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2015/12/1426885970-log.png[/IMG]

What's wrong ? I send the log.rar with the post.

Thank you for the work you did.

PS : Sorry for my BAD english ^^
[Sony Xperia E3] hp28190:
Hi ,

I post my log.rar too if you need to compare two of them, but I don't think they could be different.

Thanks for your work.
[Sony Xperia E3] GravityLoL:
"Your device/Kernel isn't supported" after few files load. I have D2203 with 4.4.2
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
It must be the initial firmwares (18.4.B.1.20 or 18.4.C.1.26, depending of your variant). Anything newer has the security exploits used by giefroot fixed and won't work...
[Sony Xperia E3] GravityLoL:
oh, so i need to flash it now...cool...thans for info anyway.
[Sony Xperia E3] Shunfry:
Hi,

Any news ? :)

Thank you ! :)
[Sony Xperia E3] Vynikal:
Here it is. Hope it will help.
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
D2203/D2206/D2243 users: I'm debugging with zxz0O0 what could be the issue with your devices. Please run this new version I attached, if it fails, zip the log folder next to install.bat/install.sh AND a screenshot of the command prompt/terminal output so we can analyse. Thanks
[Sony Xperia E3] mathei:
Don't work!:p
[Sony Xperia E3] pedroj666:
I installed the firmware "18.4.C.1.26 - Customized FR" and enable "USB debugging" and "Allow mock locations" but always failed. tried 4 times but after the D2203 has restarted always said that is not root.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
@mbc07 is LTE devices not getting rooted due to kernel.

if that is problem i can port nonlte kernel to lte.

just give me kernel.sin

from nonlte and lte.
[Sony Xperia E3] pedroj666:
It is not necessary! I have unlocked bootloader and I'm using your "Single storage mode" kernel. :o

I just re-lock my bootloader to test this root method!
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
BTW, i also forgott how somene gonna flash kernel with locked bootloader.

hahaha

my bad.
[Sony Xperia E3] hp28190:
Hi ,

I give you the log file done by the v2, who doesn't work for this moment.

Thank you for your work and I hope you will resolve the probleme soon.
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
Ok guys, a possible workaround for D2203/D2206/D2243:

1) Flash the FTF from 18.4.C.1.26 firmware. Flash the entire FTF, do not exclude anything. It'll wipe your data, so, make a backup before (if needed);

2) Boot the phone (it'll take a couple of minutes at first time). Go to developer options, enable "Keep Screen On" (very important!), "USB Debugging" and "Allow mock locations". Disable "Verify apps installed through ADB/USB";

3) Go to Settings => Security and disable "Verify apps". Run giefroot once (make sure to always allow USB debugging when this popup open in your device).

4) Your device will reboot and giefroot will fail (that's expected). Turn off your device;

5) Flash the FTF file I attached. It contains only the kernel from D2212. After flashing finishes, turn the phone on;

6) Since the kernel is different, your display will show only a lot of corruption, garbage, flickering, and touch won't work. The ADB interface should still work. Wait at least 2 minutes to make sure the boot completed;

7) Run the modded version of giefroot I posted earlier (doesn't matter if it's the initial version or one of the debug versions I made recently);

8) After 2 or 3 attempts, you should successfully get root access. After that, disconnect your USB cable and do a hard power off by using the Off switch in the back of the device (since the touch screen won't be working, that's the only way of turning the device off)

9) Open FlashTool and flash the FTF from 18.4.C.1.26 firmware again but make sure to exclude system partition. You should be running 18.4.C.1.26 firmware with full root access now...

10) Recommended: use dd Flasher to upgrade to the latest firmware version (or to the correct firmware for your variant if you have D2206/D2243) while keeping root access.

Let me know if it works. I'm still trying to debug the real problem that prevents LTE variants to work with giefroot but this workaround should work as well...
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
Root

If the kernel version is from d2212, it will work on d2203? ??
[Sony Xperia E3] Vynikal:
That's the point. Flash the vulnerable 2212 kernel and root it.
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
And this, don't mess up my phone?
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
And i think it was my idea ? of using d2212 kernel.

Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual.
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
I remember something about that. But do you say we NOT use d2212 kernel for d2203. Right?
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
It is just a few posts back on this thread.

I said i can port d2212 kernel to d2203 but after that post i also posted another post saying.

I forgott locked bootloader can,t flash kernel.

So he may have used my idea.

Cause i even mentioned him in that post.

Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual.
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
So, if my bootloader is locked I don't be able to flash kernel!
[Sony Xperia E3] filipao223:
I think you can only flash official kernel's, like the ones on sony's FTF's.
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
I'm not try yet, but I don't want brick my phone. So, if anybody tried this method, give us a sign :)
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
As I said earlier,

There's no risk of brick because we aren't messing with bootloader at all. The worst thing that may occur is getting into a bootloop, which can be easily fixed by flashing D2203 kernel again (and it's exactly what I instructed you guys to do after getting root).

While developing dd Flasher, for example, I cross flashed D2203 kernel in D2212 and despite the side effects I quoted, ADB interface still works. There's no risk because the two devices are veeeeery similar.
[Sony Xperia E3] Wajs:
I have tried this method, but its not working on D2203, phone is not rooted in the end.
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
Did you crossflash D2212 kernel? Have you tried rooting while in safe mode?
[Sony Xperia E3] Wajs:
I was following all the steps from 1 to 8.

Safe mode?
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
Successfully downgrade to 4.4.2 but when I open giefroot does not show any thing like connected.... and a message only appear that "Make sure that you authorized the connection if you get any message on phone. "
[Sony Xperia E3] hp28190:
I'melectronicas be sure not an other program use adb (flashtool or others)

I tried too and it doesn't work :crying:

So i give you the log (if it could help)
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
*facepalm*

I forgot one crucial step: before crossflashing D2212 kernel, giefroot must be run at least one time to ensure USB debugging is allowed. I updated the previous post with this missing instruction, my apologizes, please try the workaround again from beginning. Also, as [MENTION=6504474]hp28190[/MENTION] mentioned, make sure FlashTool is closed before running giefroot...
[Sony Xperia E3] Wajs:
Ok, i will try that.
[Sony Xperia E3] Wajs:
I have try this, but its not working.
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
My model is D2212. i successfully downgrade to 4.4.2. But when i open giefroot only the message is showing that " Make sure that you authorised connection if you get any message on phone" but there is no pop up on my phone to authoriaed..what to do ? I have alreasy usb debugging on, mock location on...but nothing showing on phone. Tried with Airplane mode with Safe mode but nothing happen.

I think that the driver and software mess with this so i uninstall the pc companion, flashtool, adb, jre etc but no luck
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
I have d2203 with androud 4.4.2 and I am not able to root. Maybe we can wait more. I appreciate the developers work but unfortunetly we have very hatd devices. :p
[Sony Xperia E3] hp28190:
Same for me it doesn't work, but He doesn't reboot too, I let him for 15 minutes but no change, so I can't give you log file.
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
in which mode the phone should be....Mass storage or Media transfer.

---------- Post added at 05:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:06 AM ----------

in which mode the phone should be....Mass storage or Media transfer.
[Sony Xperia E3] cnagr:
I have a log file...
[Sony Xperia E3] GravityLoL:
When can we expect noob friendly tutorial, if i may ask?
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
Is noob friendly, but not working :sly:
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
My model: D2212

i successfully downgrage to your given firmware....when i open giefroot and connected my phone, there is no pop up on phone to authorised...and .On pc its showing " make sure that you authorised any message on phone"...

But when i open the giefroot again( without cloaing the previous)...then on the 1st opening windows showing " device found, sending files.....and then a bunch of line written as "error: device not found".

Help.....I badly need it......for godsake help.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
try flashing whole d2202/d2212 ftf on d2203 but not kernel.

kernel from d2203 ftf

then root maby you get root.(don,t know it gonna work or not it is just a tip you might loose 4G but you guy,s can always update using dd tool (or dd method whatever it called) and also try d2212/d2202 firmware + kernel combination)

it is just a tip.
[Sony Xperia E3] MAROCANU:
I gave up. Till find a safe and easiest way. Sorry guy's, but is very tough kernel. :banghead:
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
model: D2212

After downgrade, in the time of rooting, when I open giefroot and connect my phone, there is no adb authorization pop up on my phone....What to do ? My device not detected by giefroot..I already on USB debugging, Mock location and disabled verify app over adb etc....help.....badly upset...
[Sony Xperia E3] Bilgaru:
Hello everybody.

I have successfully downgraded and rooted my D2212 version. BUT I ran into a problem when trying to update my phone's firmware to the latest version (4.4.4).

I followed the steps and flashed only the system partition using the ddFlasher, then I flashed the FTF file with the FlashTool, and MADE SURE I excluded the system partition this time.

I got stuck in the Sony logo screen. I can hear the sounds but the screen doesn't change. The only solution was to flash the whole firmware again. (either one, old or new)

I'm between using the old firmware with root or the new one without it. :(

Is there any hope for me? xD

Thanks for the attention. ;)
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
Hello Sir, plz help me...What are the step you followed after downgrade to 4.4.2 for rooting purpose. What are the driver need for the giefroot...?reply asap..
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Why you guys are so lazy to search it yourself.

It,s always been first result on goigle if you search adb driver,s

http://adbdriver.com

Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 dual.
[Sony Xperia E3] mbc07:
I'm not actively working on it because the guide still doesn't work with LTE variants (my plan is releasing it as soon as we get LTE variants working). I'm discussing some possible solutions/workarounds with zxzO0O but the modded version still doesn't work at the moment. In the worst scenario, I'll need to drop support for the LTE variant and release the guide for the non-LTE version only. I'm trying, but I'm running out of ideas and the only E3 I have access is the non-LTE one which already works fine with the modded version...

Wrong kernel, should be fixed by flashing correct kernel through FlashTool. I've ran into similar issues during my testings, 4.4.2 kernel with 4.4.4 system results in Sony logo stuck at screen while everything else works fine. OR, you tried to update with dd Flasher without wiping data partition, that may cause this kind of issue too. Also, if you have D2202, you should use D2202 FTF for the dd Flasher step, otherwise this may occur too...

Device not detected in giefroot means ADB isn't set up properly. Check your drivers in your PC and try a factory reset in your phone (to clear saved ADB keys). Try also deleting the folder C:\Users\<your username>\.android to force ADB generate new key ( rm -rf ~/.android should do the trick to if you're on Linux)...

And from LTE users: there's not much I can do now, I suggest trying the possible workaround I posted earlier but replacing steps 4/5 with one of the following combinations:

1) D2212 kernel + D2212 system partition (screen will be glitched but giefroot should run fine)

2) D2203 kernel + D2212 system partition (phone will be working normal except 4G)

3) D2212 kernel + D2203 system partition (reported not working, may need more testing)

And for those afraid of hard brick: there's no risk at all. Since we're messing only with kernel and system (leaving bootloader and baseband intact) the worst thing that may occur is getting a bootloop; simply flash the correct FTF and your device will be working again...
[Sony Xperia E3] costel90:
what if?

You posted earlier that if we flash only kernel and System without bootloader is no risk at all. What if i flash The z3 kernel and run The giefroot not modded îs any chance to root IT? My Phone îs d2203. Sorry if that îs a stupid question. Pls reply.
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
I use this adb driver

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48915118