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[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vwgtiturbo:
So, as I'm reading this, and seeing folks have good outcomes, I'm SUPER excited to do it, as lack of root was the only thing holding me back from loving this phone (I didn't want to lose the camera by unlocking, and the Lollipop guides were just... all over the place; not wanting to hobble the phone and not be able to fix it, or to hobble it, and not be able to reliably root was undesirable).

Anywho, when the OP references 'flashtool', are we talking about Sony's flashtool, or Androxyde’s? I ask only because I thought I had read something that basically said one did not work and the other did... I dont' know. I'm just trying to get everything in order before actually doing this. I'm nervous!

Is there a central place to download the FTF files for MM? I'm in the US, using a UK Z5c, and I'm unsure of which to use (and know better than to flash a random one on a wag!).

Thanks for any insight. I'm SOOO looking forward to having TiBak again...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] DayMK:
I didn't even know there were 2 flashtools, i'm pretty sure you just need flashtool to flash a new mm firmware, if so then it's this one.

Download the firmware you want using the implemented Xperifirm module in flashtool and follow this guide. Then you follow Jenena's guide to root your phone.

Hope i answered your question ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] BlackArtsInc:
If we follow this guide do we need to do anything for the DRM keys or we end up rooting the phone with the bootloader locked? Thanks!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vwgtiturbo:
From what I've read, the bootloader must still be unlocked, however, it appears that the DRM restore function is built into the kernel that is flashed.

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Thanks DayMK! I just ran across Xperifirm this morning. All of my firmware links were articles that referenced various southeast Asia firmware; didn't realize that a tool had been devised that would download the proper firmware for your particular phone (first Sony phone...).

Thanks again, and take care!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] toxic_garden:
no. Nonononono! Please don't mix this up. The DRM keys are NOT restored in any way. They are still being deleted and there's no known way to bring them back. The one thing the current kernel does is pretending the TA partition is not tampered and tricking stuff like sony camera into using the extended things like photo correction and x-reality. But be aware of the fact that once sony upgrades to a new FW, this trick could be useless and your keys are still gone.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vwgtiturbo:
I understand that the DRM keys are wiped and gone. I was just referencing the fact, as outlined in post #10, that the DRM restore function (for system trickery) is included in the kernel linked.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] toxic_garden:
ok then i misread your post, sorry. :)

I for myself kept waiting for a way to backup TA for now since i had a z1c some time ago and wept my TA partition without backup, which, looking back, was a pretty bad idea...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vwgtiturbo:
I hear you... I was never able to sort out the Lollipop rooting process, as the guides/reference materials were all over the place. Not wanting to bork the phone, I left it alone. 6 months later though... I'm getting an itch, and while it is ideal to be able to perform a backup of the TA, I can't help but think "I bought this beast months ago, and I can't fully enjoy it as it stands". Certainly, root isn't NECESSARY (lived without it for 6 months already), but it sure would be nice to be able to do ANYTHING I want with the phone (that we pay a lot for LOL).

I guess I'm just tired of being restricted, and the only thing that held me back was the prospect of hobbling a camera (that already doesn't strike me as fantastic).

So, with your Z1c, what exactly was your regret of not backing up the TA? Did an OS update screw with the phone, since the TA was gone, or...?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] DayMK:
You're welcome buddy, have fun ?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] BlackArtsInc:
Damn, I really like the phone. Got it recently, it updated to MM the same day I got it and then I discovered the whole situation with the DRM keys and rooting. Coming from a Z1 Compact, it's a tough pill to shallow. I know I can get root with DRM simulation but I'm still worried about future updates and what will happen. Is it maybe too much worrying on my part? So,is it really worth it to get root at the moment or not? What do you think? :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vibo2013:
No, it's an app. You can get it from play store.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] toxic_garden:
when i was rooting my z1c, no one knew what the DRM keys are even used for. So i thought "ah, will be some of those 'Sony Movies' or some other crap i'll never use" and wiped it right away. I noticed that photos got worse, but i thought it'd be something about the camera app or the phone itself. Some months later, it was revealed that Sony uses those keys for camera optimization and i was pretty pissed that i wiped my TA without taking a backup. So i just don't want to run into that again as i'm completely unsure how the current DRM patch will work out in future versions. :\
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] civicsr2cool:
As slow and miniscule as update are you'll be fine. Lollipop to mm didn't break the fix so I doubt 6.0.1 would

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same as last quote, it wasn't broken from lollipop to marshmallow so it's unlikely it'll break in the future, 6.0.1 is MONTHS down the road I'm sure
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vwgtiturbo:
This is my thinking... I've gone this long without rooting, just because of the camera. Frankly, even 'optimized', the camera isn't that great (I'm more impressed by my old G3's camera). So, since the restore fix has been known to work, I'm certainly ready to have my phone the way I want it, and be able to do with it as I please. Sure, a future update may break the DRM restore, but at that point, I simply won't update it. Small price to pay for perfection, in my mind...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] civicsr2cool:
Yup, plus there is a thread on here with alternative camera apps that do very decent. Cyanogen camera is my go to currently for a better image.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ninjy:
I looked all that posts about fake drm Function.

Actually my main motivation for root would be to write host file to block all those ****ing ads everywhere.

Anyone know an alternative for me ? I tried adblock server but it's crap. It often hang the connection without doing anything and seems to cause some battery draining.

There is ublock origin for Firefox who works well but FF itself on Android is Far to be well optimized memory side... (and still prefere Chrome).

Thanks
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] vwgtiturbo:
Thank you [MENTION=2466578]jenana[/MENTION] for the guide! This is exactly what I needed. Having never messed with Flashtool, I was fumbling a bit (and had to find a guide to prepare/flash the firmware, as I had already downloaded it with the standalone Xperifirm previously; was at work, so couldn't download another copy with Flashtool, wanted to use files already downloaded). In addition, the DRM restore required flashing separately, not being active after the kernel flash (could tell by the Image Enhancement settings only showing one image, instead of showing both the original and the 'setting modified' copy). However, after manually flashing DRM Restore, rebooting, deleting contents of /data/credmgr, and rebooting again (just to be safe), everything is working GREAT!

Anyway, even though it wasn't a simple process in my case, I appreciate the time taken to write this guide. It showed the basics of how simple the process can be, and that it what I needed to get motivated. Thanks again!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] do_salah:
Only reason i rooted my z5c was for adaway. Works perfectly. No regrets rooting this method with the DRM patch
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] basthet:
Use dolphin with the adblock plugin (from the lab)

Gesendet von meinem z5c
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ninjy:
Finally did same thing yesterday... Works well too.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] do_salah:
Glad to hear it worked for you as well :)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Daniehabazin:
+1 for adaway, i also only rooted for blocking ads
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Thistletea:
How do you guys flash supersu after flashing TWRP? Unplug, power on with volume down and flash from TWRP?

Crap! I think I just bricked my phone. Trying to do a clean install from MM this time. I'm having an issue with system.bin while trying to flash. Is this because my bootloader is unlocked? Going to redownload the ftf and try again.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Arturiuz!:
download this SuperSU:

https://download.chainfire.eu/921/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.zip

..and place it somewhere in your internal memory(coz im not sure if the recovery you're using works/detects external memory)..after successfully unlocking your device's bootloader,installed custom kernel,TWRP recovery and all..flash the supersu you've downloaded & placed somewhere in your phone..then you're good! the phone's rooted! enjoy! :D
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Thistletea:
I got it working! I think I didn't wait long enough after I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the phone. Reflashed with MM tft SG, booted up, root, twrp, then boot into twrp to flash supersu. Everything looks good now.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] BlackArtsInc:
Are you sure this is the correct order and not the following? Unlock Bootloader - Flash custom Kernel - flash TWRP - flash SuperSU - reboot?

N.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Thorstenk:
Anyone successfully tried this?

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605

Would be nice to have the stock kernel with root support ...
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Elfeno:
Hi, I've rooted but supersu tell me that I have a limited root in the install supersu in system, which is greyed. Any ideas how to solve it ? Thx ! :)

(Edit : Tried to reinstall supersu, and noticed in the progression of installation that it install itself in systemless mode using boot image)
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kevinwu128:
so I got a request for: 32.1.A.1.185 update this morning which I was surprised about because I never get update requests with unlocked bootloader.

I tried to update it and it tried to reboot and failed.

If I was to use Sony Flashtools to update it to the latest version, would I still be able to use the kernel to root it?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] SamEkinci:
Hey buddy, you have a non-stock recovery, so the ROM cannot use it to update your device.

To clarify, SONY stock ROM needs SONY stock recovery in order to do the updates. If you followed the procedure I assume you have TWRP.

Just noticed the second part of your question.. Unfortunately, when you go this far with recovery and etc and install SU, you most likely have to reinstall the ROM clean using flashtool to update it. Because even if you managed to somehow pull it off and boot, most likely you will soon after start noticing force close issues like I did because you did stuff with SU that STOCK ROM after update disagrees with.

With xperia devices you want to always do clean install when rooted, even when not rooted really.. why?

because SONY.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] daggerhashimoto:
I hate to be a pest, but does anyone have a video step by step instructions on how to root Z5 compact? either on 5.1.1 or 6 i don't care. I'm on 5.1 but i'll upgrade to 6.0 and lose my batter saver options if it means i can root it! please, i need to install Adaway! these ads are driving me cray cray!

Love you guys!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kevinwu128:
Thanks for the detailed explaination. It does make more sense, but does the androplus kernel work for the latest update? I don't mind doing all the fresh install stuff, i just want to make sure i can root it again.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] SamEkinci:
Yeah new update flashed through flashtool, on it the latest androplus along with latest twrp for z5 is working on my device. Along with latest su.

Haven't tried xposed and haven't noticed a difference.

Major problem I had was update notification didn't go away and I had to disable system update through ROM toolbox. So if you are going to update and root, you might have the same problem, it's annoying as hell.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] acabreram:
I tried and yes works like a charm!!!

root & xposed working fine

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Not al way has to be a clean installation with root, on Z3/Z3C you could update with a prerooted firmware but sadly for Z5/Z5C not yet.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] camaro322hp:
In case anyone is curious, I just completed this procedure with the latest firmware (32.1.A.1.185) and AndroPlus kernel version 22c, and it works fine. Thanks [MENTION=2466578]jenana[/MENTION]
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ctap001:
V 23 is out tho, https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=52185

thanks for making me look

Also the DRM "restore" solution is updated http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rolo143:
Thank God I checked this thread before updating to the latest firmware. I was using Xperia Companion to update but then I read here that if you have a non-stock recovery it will fail. (I have TWRP)

So if I want to keep root and Xposed, can someone tell me if the latest update can be rooted the same way as before? Maybe I'll try to update via flashtool later. It's the same version of MM? Or is 6.0.1?Thanks for you help specially to [MENTION=5619735]SamEkinci[/MENTION]

Also what's new in this new update? I'm still in 32.1.A.1.163
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] SamEkinci:
Yes, simple way is to use flashtool and follow the same guide in OG post, use the latest files in download links, I have and its working along with latest xposed. I cant stress clean install enough, chances of making it work with dirty flash is not worth the effort, but hey you might get lucky. It is still 6.0, doubt Sony will release 6.0.1 anytime soon. And don't be afraid about failed update, it just says failed to update. However, like I mentioned you will continue to get update message even after you update so you will have to disable system update feature after rooting again.

Androplus has DRM patch built in with its latest kernel. If you already have done this I assume you lost your DRM keys, so just use androplus kernel and save yourself the time. Not sure why people assume stock kernel is better, considering androplus is stock kernel and then some.. Some say the battery with stock kernel is better but I haven't noticed.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Qaaqqu:
Rooting Z5 Compact

It´s good with out bloatware!! It works even on 32.1.A.185
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] kevinwu128:
Awesome work. Did you do a clean install? or you did a "dirty" upgrade?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] donthomaso:
When I open twrp manager it says I don't have busybox installed. Do I need to get it from somewhere else or did I do something wrong with twrp or Su?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] civicsr2cool:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.busybox.installer
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ksc6000:
I need some help. I can't get root access.

I've been able to backup my TA partition.

I have unlocked my bootloader.

I have flashed 32.1.A.1.185 and then installed a patched stock kernel with my TA backup.

I downloaded superSU zip from the link version 2.65. I tried the TWRP that came with the patch tool, and also the one linked in the OP here. But when I try to flash supersu, it always fails and aborts and when I boot up, the SuperSU app that I installed from the play store says no binary, so it's clear I'm not rooted.

What am I doing wrong?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] camaro322hp:
If you follow the steps in the first post exactly, it should work. The part I quoted above is not from this thread - sounds like it's from the "other" rooting thread. This thread requires the AndroPlus kernel and has nothing to do with your backed up TA. If you mix and match between the 2 procedures, I'm not sure it will work.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] ksc6000:
Thank you. It worked. I don't know what I was doing wrong. Repeated the same steps and it worked.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] daniel_loft:
It doesn't work with 2.65. Tried it myself.

Flash a newer, beta version. I did it with the latest beta, about a week a go. I think it was 2.71 beta.

You're welcome!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] BlackArtsInc:
I'm on the latest official ROM with AndroPlus Kernel v.23 but Root Checker reports that Busybox is not installed. Why?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] camaro322hp:
Worked with 2.65 for me.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Arturiuz!:
Busybox is another "thing" you shouldn't really worry having about. not unless you're trying to add some modifications on your phone aside from just rooting(e.g. Xposed + modules,etc..),then you'll need Busybox.. if Root Checker CONFIRMS you're rooted,then your phone's rooted! that's it! cheers!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] BlackArtsInc:
Just installed Androplus Kernel V.24 and lost SU Binary. Had to flash it again via recovery. Now everything seems OK. What happened?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Arturiuz!:
something to do with this so called "system less", or what not..

E5803 on XDA-Developers App
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] BlackArtsInc:
So, now that I've unlocked the bootloader and installed Androplus Kernel, can I use the recovery to flash the stock kernel and stay rooted? I haven't backed up my DRM keys though. Also is there a way to return to completely stock ROM/Kernel and relock the bootloader?

Not sent by me!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Arturiuz!:
nah!you'll either have a bootloop or a soft-brick on your phone if you flash stock kernel..but rather,check this out if it's about restoring DRM keys & all..:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3301605

E5803 using XDA-Developers App
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] webwude:
What about an OTA - will I loose root when I install an OTA?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] BlackArtsInc:
Yes. Although you ll probably won't be able to update at all.

Not sent by me!
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] webwude:
How can I update and keep root? Prerooted zip in recovery?

Gesendet von meinem E5823 mit Tapatalk
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] mattstermh:
Going to get a Z5C and just found this thread. Sort of new to rooting (I unlocked the bootloader of my Moto X 2013 and rooted it) but these instructions look more in depth. We'll see how it goes.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Gazzry:
Hi all,

Has anyone tried following the instructions from the first post but using the latest releases of MM, TWRP and AndroPlus?

I followed the instructions from the first post and now I'm stuck on the loading screen with a blinking red light. Anyway to fix this?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] amadib:
yikes. were you able to figure it out? I was about to try myself after flashing 32.2.A.0.224
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] zwillhill:
flash new ftf use flashtool，then flash kernel and recovery,supersu flashablezip like before.

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OTA can not be installed. only can use zip or ftf to update.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Mastermagnus:
Are there more detailed instructions? I haven't rooted a phone in years and it was a Samsung. How do I install androplus and twrp?
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] rmccurdy:
I mean WTF.. I am long time android user and this is my first non carrier provided phone .. I assume it would be just "install recovery and SU .." All I really want to do is @#%ing remove all the annoying Sony Popups and ads ... Every time I reboot I get spam to update and randomly I get bull$hit "What's New" popups ... I mean I can't understand even with ANDROID we don't have control of our devices ... I guess you just have to get a nexus or something if you want a devices that's not all retarded-ified ... I hope ALL Device Manufactures die in a fire for pushing stupid software you can't remove or block like "Bejeweled demo as a @%ing system app" and this "Sony What's New" BS ... I guess I could make a custom recovery script to wipe this garbage out ... but I don't want to mess with this AndroPlus kernel... I don't understand why you need custom Kernel to support root ? is that stripped out of the sony Kernel ?

- Love @#$ing annoyed 32.2.A.0.224 user.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] drakegao:
Hi, I am getting Z5C this week. Does anyone know if this method still working right now? Thanks
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] agnath18:
See this post!

https://goo.gl/xzO8Vh

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See this post!

https://goo.gl/xzO8Vh

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See this post!

https://goo.gl/xzO8Vh
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] a2zonlyt:
need unlocked bootloader or not??
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] a2zonlyt:
i have sony xperia Z5C E5823 and running android 6.0.1, locked bootloader, and want to root my sony because without xposed framework its crap, and i do not want to lose my x-reality engine as well, is there any method to gain root access,

what if i flash my phone to kitkat or lollipop to root via kingroot? is this possible?

please help me
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] Gewiz:
Have you even read one of the guides, which i suggested to you here?

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71057754&postcount=2184

Instead you asking exactly the same question here. Follow the guide!

Sorry, but you seem to me like you want to be spoonfeed
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] a2zonlyt:
yes because i am beginner and new to Z5C and do not want to brick my phone or any other damage, the only reason of asking.
[Xperia Z5 Compact General] --jenana--:
Obviously I didn't do it that way. Please read the message in your quotes again.

a) I worked with an unlocked bootloader.

b) When I wrote this post 11 months ago, there was no easy way to deal with broken DRM-keys. Now there're several ways. Please use the search function from this website, from google, or browse through the topics if you want to know more about it.

c) I didn't use Kingroot. Why should I all of a sudden have to start testing MM with Kingroot? I guess it was clear that this method worked fine for me. If you want to do it in another way, feel free. You can test it, and then it's up to you to share your findings with others or not.

Last tip: if you're a beginner and you don't really know what/how to do, stick to the guides. It's like a recipe. Take the right ingredients, follow a recipe, and the result will be ok. If you replace your sugar by whatever white stuff you find in your basement, maybe the result won't be as expected.
[OnePlus X Themes and Apps] SlanDev:
Nice colors.

A LOT of black.

Again a lot of black

Nexus 4 wallpaper
[OnePlus X Themes and Apps] IchBinNoob:
Eer... There is already a thread about Black pictures with the same pictures which you uploaded here. Look in the 'Themes, ...' part ;)

http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-x/themes-apps/post-t3237652
[OnePlus X Themes and Apps] ZDeuce2:
This thread, and the one you link are in no way related... This is a thread for dark wallpapers... The one you linked is for post your home screen? (okay, they both have pictures) but that the end of comparison...

Generic condescending signature line
[OnePlus X Themes and Apps] Kéno40:
There is a thread like that on OP forum.

With an app :

https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...pers-for-amoled-display.422193/#post-14360088
[OnePlus X Themes and Apps] IchBinNoob:
Ouu sorry. I posted the wrong Link: http://xdaforums.com/oneplus-x/themes-apps/battery-saving-wallpapers-t3302060
[OnePlus X Themes and Apps] jonrodz:
Givenchy wallpapers.
[OnePlus X Themes and Apps] BentMetal:
Here's a few from my collection
[OnePlus X Themes and Apps] GuestK0036:
I hope that you will like these ones :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] pileto:
Does anyone have any problems with loss of paint on the earpiece on the Black Onyx model after several days in pockets?