[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] BOLEK_PL:
Original thread by cubeundcube

FIRST READ HIS THREAD ↓↓↓

http://xdaforums.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430 other versions of M4 Aqua (E2306, E2363 etc.)

This thread is for Xperia M4 Aqua E2303 Locked BL maybe Unlocked BL [twrp_prerooted_M4.zip] (26.1.A.3.111)

OLD [To have ROOT (on newest version), you must first Downgrade Soft to version 26.1.A.1.128 (because this method don't work on newer version like 2.167, 3.111), install ROOT, TWRP Recovery and at the end flash twrp_prerooted_M4_(XXX).zip (now newest Soft it's 26.1.A.3.111 and this is included in twrp_prerooted_M4.zip).]

NEW ↓↓↓

Remember everything you do at your own risk !!!

If you bricked phone, flash E2303_26.1.A.3.111_1294-4815_R5A.ftf in Flashtool.

You must complete 2 steps: I. ROOT > II. TWRP Recovery > III. Pre Root

I. ROOT

NEW METHOD (works on 26.1.A.3.111 and lower)

1. Install lastest Flashtool.

2. Install adb-setup-1.4.3.exe on your computer.

3. On your phone go to Settings>Developer options>USB debugging and enable this option.

4. Connect your phone.

5. Extract rootkitXperia_E23xx_26.1.X.3.xxx.zip and run install.bat

7. Wait for end (phone will reboot), sometimes failed, at that time try more time.

OLD METHOD

1. Install lastest Flashtool.

2. Flash Stock Soft E2303_26.1.A.1.128_1293-4994_R2A.ftf Recommended: (wipe userdata and apps_log with flashing).

3. Install adb-setup-1.4.3.exe on your computer.

4. On your phone go to Settings>Developer options>USB debugging and enable this option.

5. Connect your phone.

6. Extract rootkitXperia_E23xx.zip and run install.bat

7. Wait for end (phone will reboot), sometimes failed, at that time try more time.

E2303 cannot be downgraded from 26.1.A.3.111 or other.

http://xdaforums.com/m4-aqua/help/e2303-downgraded-26-1-3-111-t3340870

II. TWRP Recovery

1. Extract M4Aqua-lockedTWRP-0.1-installer.zip

2. Connect your phone (USB Debugging and ADB must be enabled, like in ROOT ↑).

3. Run install.bat

4. Wait for ADB/USB Debugging notification on your phone and click OK.

5. Wait for end.

How to boot TWRP

• Power on

• When LED light cyan, click (few times) volume-down button

• LED change magenta, and then TWRP start

III. Pre Root [twrp_prerooted_M4.zip included kerel.elf and system.ext4 from E2303_26.1.A.3.111 (i will update it when new soft arrive)]

1. Put twrp_prerooted_M4_(26.1.A.3.111).zip on you internal memory or external SD.

2. Install zip on TWRP and reboot (you can wipe cache/dalvik cache).

3. If you don't have TWRP Recovery after reboot, install it again (Point II. TWRP Recovery).

:fingers-crossed: Thats all you have Root and TWRP Recovery :fingers-crossed:

All Files:

Xperia M4 Aqua (E2303)

0.1 Flashtool

•	flashtool-0.9.19.8-windows.exe

•	x10flasher.jar

1. Stock Soft

•	E2303_26.1.A.1.128_1293-4994_R2A.ftf

•	E2303_26.1.A.3.111_1294-4815_R5A.ftf

2. ROOT

•	adb-setup-1.4.3.exe

•	rootkitXperia_E23xx

•	rootkitXperia_E23xx_26.1.X.3.xxx

3. Recovery

•	M4Aqua-lockedTWRP-0.1-installer.zip

4. Pre Root

•	twrp_prerooted_M4_(26.1.A.3.111).zip

Bootanimation - Xperia X

•	bootanimation.zip

Stereo Speakers

•	mixer_paths_mtp

My Themes

Fonts

•	Back To Stock Lollipop.zip

•	Sony Sketch Font Pack Xperia LP.zip

HOME from SONY Xperia™ and Icon Pack from Xperia™ X

•	Xperia™ X_IconPack_V(x).apk

•	New_Xperia_Home_V4c.zip

DOWNLOAD (MEGA)

https://mega.nz/#F!Ow5BEDgL!kOh2PZalG5WRzjQFnIZJ2w​

[GUIDE][BL LOCK] Fixing random/gplay app install reboot after flashing prerooted ZIP:

http://xdaforums.com/m4-aqua/general/guide-fixing-random-gplay-app-install-t3338362

Future Updates:

If you don't have TWRP Recovery after reboot install it again (Point II. TWRP Recovery).

Best thing is that you don't lose personal data updating Rom (apps, settings etc.)

:D