yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] husam666:
yes
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] theekshana:
Solution for Flash Recovery Failed!

For Guys, those who are facing this problem

All you need to do is type in cmd

fastboot oem unlock 0xUnlockCode(That you have got by SONY)

Example: fastboot oem unlock 0x1BFCCXXXXXXXX

after finished, type

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Now You can successfully Unlock the Boot Loader!

Regards!
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] edurb:
I can not get root after unlocking the bootloader

Hello, after unlocking the bootloader of my e2363 I can not run the root because I can not put the device in fastboot mode. How to solve?

Following these institutions forum, but without success!

-->Press the power button + volume down, when the phone vibrates, press the volume down button repetedly.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
Did you try the rootkit method mentioned in the post ?

Turn off device first. Then you can only press volume down.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jcgats:
E2312 26.3.B.0.131 Firmware

E2312 26.3.B.0.131 Firmware now available in XperiFirm. :)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] boylush:
CC OP: [MENTION=5022682]Hnk1[/MENTION]

Sony has a new official method to unlock M4 Aqua bootloader, just key in M4 Aqua and then follow the instructions...
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
Kindly guide me to the link. Many thanks for the heads up!

BTW happy MM guys! I am glad I was wrong about Sony not sending MM
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] shhnedo:
"sony unlock bootloader" in google > http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/

The actual device selector is at the bottom of the page.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jiawee1998:
It's been a while since I try to root my phone and unlock my bootloader so I need some answers before I start doing that .

Will my phone factory reset automatically if I unlock my bootloader and/or flash CWM on it ?

I've quite a few important datas on my phone and I'm alittle bit too lazy to backup and reinstall apps .
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] vyrussu:
When you unlock bootloader it will automatic do factory reset...
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] _katho_:
That's interesting and you're right, it should, but I unlocked my bootloader yesterday and it didn't do a factory reset.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] kristof39612:
If you can add a refer to this thread, to how to root M4 Aqua (26.3.A.0.131. version;Android 6.0.1), it'll be easier to get to know how to root it on this build.

http://xdaforums.com/m4-aqua/general/root-t3421932
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] januszq:
Rooting - can't mount, no directories found

Hi Guys,

Firstly many thanks for posting the uber useful guide. My first time rooting anything - really fed up with M4's performance. Fortunately understand *NIX systems and a coder, but not on mobile systems. :)

I'm following your guide, hoping I don't screw anything up - stuck at the step of mounting directories:

mount -w /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name/system /system

mount -w /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name/userdata /data

mount -w /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name/cache /cache

The outcome:

~ # ←[6nmount -w /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name/system /system

mount: mounting /dev/block/platform/7824900.sdhci/by-name/system on /system fail

ed: No such file or directory

Indeed, my /dev/block/platform shows only this:

drwxr-xr-x 3 root root 60 May 13 01:47 soc.0

In addition, I'm getting the following errors wher issuing ADB commands:

__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for localtime!

__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for GMT!

__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for posixrules!

Any idea what they refer to? :) Tried googling it but getting very mixed results.

Best regards,

Janusz
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] indianelectron:
Officially Unlock the Bootloader

Just found out that Sony now officially supports unlocking the Bootloader of Xperi M4 aqua.

Have unlocked mine and it worked flawless :)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] IniAku:
Wow... Can you tell me how is it ?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Magno182002:
worked pretty nice for me with my bl locked in 26.1.B.3.109 model E2363 ;)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] EHSAN™:
Bakhup TA not work for me, but for what? i'm in 109 lolipop Rooted
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] vijaysivakula:
what is the benefit?

Have you rooted it too? What are you doing with it after unlocking the bootloader?? I have unlocked the bootloader but dont see any benefit as i have not been able to root it or install any TWRP Recovery. So far i have not had any advantage of unlocking the bootloader.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] indianelectron:
Try this recovery

http://xdaforums.com/m4-aqua/development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-sony-m4-t3229873
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Rummbarak:
After rebooting root is lost, anyone a solution?

Tried super su 2.76 and 2.79beta.

Gesendet von meinem Elephone P8000 mit Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] NG9:
is it possible to take backup of drm key w/o root access

hi guys im new to xda

and i wanna root my xperia m4 aqua (e2353)

i dont wanna lose ma warranty so i wanted to take backup of drm keys (ta partition)

but to do so i need root access and for rooting i need unlocked boot-loader

if i unlock the bootloader ill lose the drm keys

so help me out guys

is there any way i can root my m4 aqua without unlocking bootloader:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] LSD DREAMER:
Just a quick question why is there no working supersu zips available to root our M4 aqua with
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] MetalOllie:
Very, very fake. Even the comments are fake. Try leaving one.. It gives you a 404 error.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
by the way, anyone confirm if your device has a recovery mode ?

You can check it by powering off the device and then hold volume down+ Power .

Try with volume up as well. We can think of flashing superSU via AOSP recovery on unlocked bootloaders until exploit is worked on
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Dr Stronk:
I tried Volume down + Power, Nothing. Boots as normal

Volume Up + Power, When kept held it just vibrates every second or so and the screen stays black.

Hold Vol Down + Plug in USB, Screen stays black with a constant Green LED.

Hold Vol Up + Plug in USB, Same as above with Blue LED this time.

Hope this helps.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
Green and blue lights are just fastboot and flashmode. I was hoping that it might have recovery with an android mascot.

Many recent models have recovery from Sony but I suppose they haven't implemented it yet on M4 aqua. Thanks a lot once again
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jasonwsc:
I did see something similar to recovery when updating my phone OTA. There is a little Droid robot with a progress bar below, which I assume is the recovery. No way to access it though.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
There is actually. You can try these adb commands when usb debugging is on. But I don't suppose you can push supersu via adb. You'd need to excute these commands from platform folder of sdk (you can just download platform tools too)

While connecting your device to PC with adb drivers installed , excute

adb reboot recovery

However, I do not think you can push supersu via it. If interested, unlock boot loader and push via adb. See if that works
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
Can anyone confirm this method please ?

Install supersu from playstore first. Alternative to you can install supersu beta versions too

Run iroot 1.85 Chinese version a couple of times.

Download from here

More specifically HERE

Profit ?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] banciii:
Warning in Chrome. Rooting failed, only bloatware.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] M4Aqua:
isnt working... tried a couple times now...

every time comes "root failed"

i installed SuperSu @ first and usb debugging was on
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
thanks for your feedback. Cheers again!
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jr1945:
been trying every available root method and not avail atm.

couldnt go into recovery as well.

was thinkin of tearing down the ftf, flashing ext4, but couldnt modify anything there... =[
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] adrianlol:
Any updates on the root?

Tried everything and doesnt seem to work :(
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] xheroxkefx:
We have to wait untill the flashtool gets updated so m4 aqua will be supported too.. so we can flash modified ftf's with superuser attached!

Flashtool:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=920746

FTF's for our phones: -> M4 Supported!

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/pc-xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142

To modify FTF's:

http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

I'm still playing with this.. if i should succeed i will post results ofcourse

Greetings,

Kevin
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jobrima:
Do you think it will be possible root for locked bootloader?

Enviado desde mi E2303 mediante Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jr1945:
i dont think u can flash zip without recovery installed bro.

for me i just need to change several font file, in which i have no luck in modifyin ftf, nobody can modify ftf unless u are sony to sign the sin file.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
I'm still watching it closely to find an exploit, which unfortunately I haven't.

Most of devices which are rooted on lollipop are prerooted on kit Kat and then used it as an exploit. Unfortunately, M4 aqua came with lollipop and thus finding exploit has been a bit tough.

Will keep you all posted.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] sipizolee:
Nagyon kellene már a root, hogy a Link2sd-t tudjam használni.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jr1945:
Yeap.

managed to root 5.0.2 lollipop, but not 5.0 lollipop.

Need more time for the developers out there to find exploit to 5.0
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
Mind sharing more information which device you rooted and how exactly?

It might be of help to look into the exploit myself.

Any proof or something ?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jr1945:
i have been using kingroot to root C3, Z3 compact, Z3 compact tablet running 5.0.2

in which all are working.

couldnt root M4 aqua, C4 running 5.0

also i just found out today that i couldnt root Z3+ running 5.0.2 as well, so i guess its not at the 5.0.2
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] krumusainski:
I dont like this method its too complicated and i dont trust this i just dont want to brick my phone. Cant believe there isn't easier way to root this phone.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Karan..:
If anu one have a e2363 Plz take an nandroid backup of your device and Plz give it to me plz
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] TheHubster:
your post

you can not install supersu with the zip file, you need to flash using an image of the bootloader and recovery and do nut update the super untill a new image is made. check out pispecialist , here is the link

http://xdaforums.com/m4-aqua/general/root-t3421932

or with supersu 2.78 try this link

http://xdaforums.com/m4-aqua/general/root-sony-xperia-m4-aqua-e2303-firmware-t3485006

hope this helps, ive used both without any problems
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Traquina79:
Hello, i have a E2303 bootloader unlock allowed:No, i'm on 6.0.1 26.3.A.1.33.

Can i downgrade to 26.1.A.1.128 with flashtool, root and TWRP recovery and then go to 26.3.A.1.33 again without loosing root and recovery?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Bolarich4real:
I need firmware for Malata not Xperia

This is d file for Xperia M4,but I needed a file for Malata M4!! Thanks
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] semo.sy992:
Sony M4 aqua dual E2333

I got this phone with no problem at first then i factory reset it

when it boot i got (got failed ta value at startup - 0x56)

i press use phone and it starts normally

then i can't turn on wireless or bluetooth until i restart the device, it was okay to restart it but the problem didn't stopped here

after using wireless for 10 or 15 minutes the device starts to boot several times and even restarts for 30 minutes

then i found that if i twist the device it boot normally

i tried factory reset again but nothing changed

i tried repairing with PC Companion but it didn't solved the problem too.

Everything is okay but i can't use wireless, bluetooth, radio or opening a hotspot.

So any ideas ?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] othmane.os:
Hi there , what is the most compatible flashtool version , I've a problem to restore My TA backup through DK.ftf file , all the process logs said flashing finished ,but when I'm checking the service security tab nothing restored , the only way to restoration works by adb commands
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Krish_Vihaag:
I can't unlock my bootloader. I installed the latest flashtool but still can't unlock it.the flashtool says you device is not recognised.

Please tell me which drivers to install. My model is E2363( dual model)
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] zack1440:
Thanks! I unlock my bootloader of my E2306 / 26.3.A.1.33 with some problems, like drivers and other things, but finally i have the ¨Bootloader Unlocked: Yes¨ :D

PS: if someone keeps saying the ¨Bootloader unlocked allow: No¨ after doing the guide, just deactivate myXperia if u have activate. Then go back to the service menu and you have the bootloader unlocked!
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
iRoot

Can anyone try this please?

1. Download and install iRoot on your computer.

2. On your phone, enable Developer Tools by going to settings/about tablet/software info and tapping "Build number" 8 times.

3 Go into "Developer Tools" Toggle the on/off switch, and check "USB Debugging"

4. Go to "Security" under settings and enable "Unknown Sources"

5. Plug the USB cable in.

6. Run iRoot.

7. You'll get a pop up on your tablet having to do with USB debugging. check it and click ok.

8. retry iRoot. It should see the phone. Let it run. it will install Daimon and some Chinese apps.

9. IRoot on your computer will show a "Root" Button. Click it. It will root your tablet using Kinguser.

10. Unplug your device

Supersu-Me

1. Download and install Supersu-Me from the Google app store.

2. Install it on your tablet.

3. Open it and press the Big Button. Grant it root access (through Kinguser - it will ask you). It will run and tell you that it is removing KingUser and Installing Supersu. It will then ask you if you want to update the supersu binaries. Click "install" and then "normal"

4. You should get a "success"

5. Go to your apps page on the phone & remove any remaining garbage Chinese apps

6. Run iroot again
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] suolfeat:
Failed on step 9. Click button Root :D. Sony E2312
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jr1945:
will try this out later, but running on iRoot will get stuck at autorestart. it shouldnt give you root.

at which step we should unplug our device?

and if you are not given root, how are you going to use supersu-me?

since i dont really think this will work
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
You are actually right, thing is they updated iroot version and I thought maybe if a partial root is achieved, maybe something could be worked out.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] XshinigamiX:
does not work on e2303
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] wilken:
I've tried all the methods suggested here, but nothing worked.

Still no news regarding the Root?

Thanks for the help!
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
At the moment I am afraid no method works. I'm still keeping a close eye on an exploit but I still haven't got this device (not anyone to borrow from either). I'm waiting for a few things so hopefully once I have this device, I'll have good news sooner.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Desakato:
Thank you for the effort.

Cheers from Spain.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Pycal:
Hi!

I just want to thank you for the work on this phone ^^

I'm having a little problem... and i need to root my cellphone to solve it, but i can wait.

Regards,
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Shikaiya:
Hi Guys, this guide is ok for Xperia M4 Dual? Thank U!
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] banciii:
#67
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] husam666:
Hi, I would like to point out that "Driver signature enforcement" should be disabled in order to be able to install ADB drivers on Windows 8 Here's how

I also created an ftf for the Israeli version of the E2303.

Info according to XperiFirm (and my phone):

CDA: 1294-3912
Market: Israel
Operator: Customized IL
Release: 26.1.A.1.112 / R3A

Let me know if anyone is interested in it
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] zadiam:
try to understand

try to understand the way the procedure and steps to unlocking bootloader.... if the SONY DEV add the M4 aqua to the list of phones that bootloader going to unlock, the steps will be the same as the other phones i suppose with flashtools etc... and a code by IMEI will generate and we put it to commander and going to be unlock... so.... when and if add the m4 to the list, are they going to activate one code for each IMEI to put it for unlocking??

i try to understand this method of unlocking , like at the x10mini that i have with Cyanogen we didnt wait to activate any code for our IMEI :confused::confused:
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
Cheers for the information. I have posted it in the revelant thread. Did this method work for you?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] husam666:
I think that site speaks fake all over it
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] banciii:
I never open any sites regarding to this. It's quite obvious that any root method published on a website before xda is fake. :P
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] charliebigpot:
Hi!

Has anyone tried this method here using "super root.apk"?

http://www.howto-root.info/2015/06/sony-xperia-m4-aqua-dual-7100.html

I've got a M4 aqua dual (E2312). Has anyone used any of the methods on the first page?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Chris_Castro:
Fake.

"The users of Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual can now update their handsets to Android 5.0 Lollipop using custom ROM. The new Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with many new features"

Update to Lollipop: Phone was shipped with Android Lollipop.

Custom ROM: We don´t even have Root, Recovery, how to install Custom ROM?

As far as today, we don´t have a rooting option.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] FirstMn:
How to set Bootloader Unlock Allowed to YES + Q

Hello, i have M4 Aqua, E2303, 8GB, from Czech Rep.

and i had Bootloader Unlock Allowed: No.

But i read in Xperia Z4 (Z3+) thread, if you deactivate myXperia protection and reboot phone, it will set Bootloader Unlock Allowed to Yes.

And it's true, i have now Yes.

I have question, if i try unlock phone by typying unlock code for other phone (Z3, Z3+), can it break my phone and it will work? And how about DRM keys, can i restore it any other way if i unlock it and keys will erase ?

2nd Q: Anyone tryied Unlock Bootloader officially in Sony, but selecting Xperia Z3 (or Z3+) ?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
Hi everyone

I got some good news for all. Sony has started supporting 64x processors development on Sony's Open Device project. Thee newest devices are Snapdragon 810 devices. What's most interesting is that there's a github for M4 aqua development so it means we will soon be getting official support for bootloader from Sony. And thus we can be able to unlock our devices' bootloaders and work on a root/recovery and development.

Please refer to this here for more information.

developer.sonymobile.com/2015/08/14/first-64-bit-xperia-devices-added-to-sonys-open-device-project/
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ryan1mcq:
Hi all, great thread btw Hnk1 mate, just got my M4 today and bootloader unlock is allowed :) hopefully something happens fairly quickly!
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] MrAsian:
Hi all.

Just a guess -- We will be able to root our M4 in the future, once a method has been found ?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] lordgamma:
[IMG="https://i.imgflip.com/pqu54.jpg"]https://i.imgflip.com/pqu54.jpg[/IMG]
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] MrAsian:
its a disaster
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Cobra andro:
is it possible to build an aosp rom on xperia m4 aqua ?? on the sony website there is "How to build AOSP M Developer Preview for unlocked Xperia devices" we just need unlock the device.....
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Chris_Castro:
We need so many things... Root, unlock...
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] andsol:
Can confirm it, that's true.

Additionally to that, I went through this:

developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader

No luck :(
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Piwakk:
What about this method?

http://geekwarning.com/mobiles/root-sony-xperia-m4-aqua/
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] rascayus:
Fake

El vive en la piña debajo del mar
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Piwakk:
I hope someone will find method soon coz I want Viper4Android here ;p
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] alby_var:
Possible that any method does not work...? A question: have the M4 Aqua a recovery?

Sorry for my english, i am italian
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] alby_var:
Hey guys!! Maybe i have find a root method!!! Using flashtool and extracting system....

Now it will be tested on e2303! If it work i will show you guys the procedure for root this awesome device!!!
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Clarkiieh:
But the bootloader isn't unlocked.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] alby_var:
Bootloader unlock is not necessary for the method i find... now i am restoring and then i will try
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Clarkiieh:
Did it work?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] jobrima:
Good luck!

Enviado desde mi E2303 mediante Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] kefetor:
Tried all methods , even the risky ones. Nothing happened.

---------- Post added at 04:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:48 PM ----------

Curious about this tho. Really sick and tired about my internal memory space.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Clarkiieh:
I have given mine back to the retailer and claimed it on false advertising. Got the new Moto G. You can't go wrong with a moto G in your life.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] ryan1mcq:
Any update on this? Did you have any luck?
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hnk1:
I think you did the right thing. I was waiting for a 16gb version in the UK but then Moto announced Moto X Style and Moto X Play. I think I be also getting a Moto this time as Sony has not been up to the mark with its pricing and specifications. Moto as far as I have known over the years, would be first to push pure android experience and would be second to update their devices after Nexus devices. So it is actually a win win situation getting a Moto.

Sony is always late to push updates and I am sure like many Sony devices, they would suddenly pull the plug on updates even when a year of updates is not completed. They usually trick you to bring the same android version with some bug fixes update (or additions mostly ) just when the year mark is up to keep users in hope that they might get the next android version but after few months, they suddenly release that they would not be updating their devices to next build and rightly claim (false advertising in ) users that they provided one year of updates as their policy although the last update is usually a hoax.

Sony is offering it around 230 GBP and some retailers have already reduced it to 199 GBP for 8 Gb. Even Amazon is selling it now for 160 for black version and 204 for white edition. I think this speaks for itself as what has happened with Amazon fire phone which is seeing price cuts one after another. 16 gb is still expensive and costs over 250.

Even with this aggressive cuts, I would not consider getting M4 when it only has got 1.2 free disk space which is a joke in current time and age. Even my S2 has more space than that which is I guess over 5 years old .

If you talk about their bloatware which has INCREASED over the years where Moto has been keeping it purely nexus style without any third party apps.

Then talk about the camera, Moto is offering 21MP which is rated third or second best camera of the year in terms of performance and quality.

Anyone who has worked things out would not be attracted to Sony in my opinion. However, one thing is for sure, Sony makes devices to last and they are build very well in design and quality. However, i suppose this is not enough in my opinion to prefer a Sony.

Moto X Play with customization is offered around 270 GBP (16 Gb) and around 300-329 for Moto X Style

Even the battery is larger in both Moto devices. 3630 (Play), Style (3000) versus 2400 (M4)

Wake up Sony and give your users a better deal.