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[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Angelwolfo:
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (E2303) Root Guide

For devices with LOCKED BOOTLOADER (Bootloader unlock allowed: No)​

I searched for days, weeks and months to find a way to root my Xperia M4 Aqua E2303 phone without any luck at all.

The problem is that every guide I could find means having to first unlock your bootloader before being able to root.

Dialling *#*#7378423#*#* will give you the 'Service Info' menu, and tapping 'Configuration' will give you more information.

Under 'Rooting Status' you will see Bootloader unlock allowed: No. If this is not the case, then I don't know if this guide will help you. However, if this IS the case, then the below allowed me to root my device.

My device info:

Android Version: 5.0 Lollipop

Kernel Version: 3.10.49

Build Number: 26.1.A.3.111

Disclaimer: I will not accept any responsibility for your device. You are using this guide and any linked files AT YOUR OWN RISK. Due to Bootloader being locked, this guide doesn't include flashing the recovery! I am sharing this in the hope that it will help someone having the same problems I did.

So, here we go.

1) Dial *#*#7378423#*#* then tap 'Configuration' then look under 'Rooting Status'. If it says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: No' then go to step 2.

2) Download the kit at http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=28364310233527948260

3) Unzip the kit. Make sure you have installed your Xperia M4's drivers including fastboot and ADB. These are also included in the kit you have just downloaded if you do not already have them.

4) Turn on your phone. Go to 'Settings' then go to 'About Phone'. Keep tapping on 'Build number' and you will unlock developer options.

5) Go to 'Settings' then go to 'Developer Options'. Tick 'Enable OEM unlock' and 'USB debugging'. Also UNTICK 'Verify apps over USB'.

6) Make sure your phone is well charged, and plug in your phone via USB cable. A message will appear asking if you give your PC debugging permission. Tick 'Always choose this option' and then tap 'Allow'.

7) On your computer, go to the kit you unzipped in Step 3 and go to the rootkitXperia_E23xx_26.1.X.3.xxx folder.

8) Double click on 'Install.bat' and an automated Command Prompt will open up (looks like DOS)

9) The bat file will send all the required files and scripts to your phone. When complete, your phone will restart.

10) When your phone has restarted, the Command Prompt will say 'Press any key to continue'. Push any key and the Command Prompt will close. If not, I am told the Rootkit can be run again until it works - however it worked first time for me.

If all has gone well, your phone will now be rooted and will have the SuperSU app installed. Download 'Root Checker Basic' from the app store to verify your root status.

The Rootkit files used were found at a similar thread here (http://xdaforums.com/m4-aqua/development/root-xm4aqua-e2303-bolek-t3340399). This post/guide aims to be a more in-depth and approachable method for those not so comfortable working it out for themselves.
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] william345678:
You're a lifesaver! Thanks so much :D I was stuck after having Bootloader Unlocked: No

Only problem is I don't have the usual feeling of satisfaction because of messing around with fastboot commands for hours that I usually do as this was so easy :/
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Hitman951:
It's the same
[Sony Xperia M4 Aqua] Abhinav1997:
As pointed out, already a similar thread, no need for a new one.

Thread closed.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Haswell1150:
I am in the USA and I am on Cricket Wireless. So I have to buy the phone at full retail price. AT&T said that they will unlock it for me if I buy it at full retail price.

So I don't know if I should go with the Snapdragon or the Exynos version.

The Snapdragon version is about $700 from AT&T. While the Exynos version is $584.98 from amazon. The Exynos version is also the international version and I do go to Europe, Japan, and New Zealand. I don't need the LTE bands. 18mbps on HSPA+ plus is good enough for what I need. I just need it for directions and web browsing.

My biggest concern is which model is the most third party ROM compatible. If I buy this phone then I need to keep it for several years; and let's be honest most Android vendors don't really update their phones. So at some point I will need to put a third party ROM on it to extend the phones life.

The SuperMan-Rom appears to be the popular third party ROM for the S7. Is the SuperMan-ROM compatible with the S7 (non-Edge)?

So based all on of these variables which S7 model should I buy?

Thanks in advance! :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] noobtxtech:
The snapdragon just got root like 2 weeks ago so we don't even have a recovery module yet nor a truly unlocked bootloader, if I were you, I would get a international model because development is not hindered by a carrier which should mean much more options down the road
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] kirdroid:
Don't buy the crappy useless carrier version. Buy the exynos version(SM-G930F) if Samsung pay is not important. But if you need US warranty and Samsung pay then Samsung released the official US unlocked version (SM-G930U snapdragon) last week. I would choose between one of these since you are anyway paying full price. Don't buy the crippled carrier version with their ugly logos and crap.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] rp3:
1.Use swappa.com. Both versions are under 500 there.

2. I have owned both on tmobile. Other than volte/wifi/video calling features, the international model is better, with superior battery life and similar performance.

3. Us models have us warranties which may be worthwhile to you.

4.That being said, I'm using a tmobile phone now as root (beta) has arrived. Long-term, a snapdragon 820 will have better support as the chipset is universally used on the 2016 flagship phones. In July 2016, that is not yet the case.

5. The superman rom works on the 930f. I have used it without issue (as I have done with other roms)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jetscreamer001:
Go for the Exynos variant and **** the carrriers. I have one and is bootloader unlockable, so I have the peace-of-mind of knowing I can install a custom rom when Samsung ends all support in two years. I also have Cricket as my carrier and it works great, I get LTE, but the status bar will only show 4g since I have the united arab emirate firmware, and I assume they don't use LTE over there. You can also intall the samsung pay apk on the UAE variant, as long as it is the 2.0.36 version or older. The latest updated version has disable samsung pay for this variant.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] clonk:
Do you know if the FM radio receiver is enabled on the SM-G930U ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] kirdroid:
Never use FM radio, how do I check if it's enabled?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] clonk:
First, see if you can download and install the NextRadio app from Google Play. If the NextRadio app page says that it's not supported on your device, you can get the apk here: http://apk-dl.com/nextradio-free-fm-radio

Once installed, just launch the app. NextRadio will pop up with a pretty screen telling you that your device doesn't support it if that's the case. But if it does work, you'll be prompted to plug in your headphones to serve as the FM antenna. It will then apprise you of all local FM broadcast stations in your area and, if you like, allow you to use manual tuning mode.

I'll be very interested to learn what happens.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] kirdroid:
Downloaded from Google play but not compatible.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] clonk:
Hmm :(. That may mean that the hardware is there but that it's disabled in the firmware - because we know it works on the US carrier-sold snapdragon versions. There's a lot of speculation about whether it's disabled at the hardware level or the firmware level on the exynos models... no one really seems to know for sure. In any case, thanks for testing it!

Edit:By the way, who is your cellular service through? A rep at Samsung's telephone tech support told me that the service provider must enable a proximity port for NextRadio to access the chip's receiver circuit. I know that NextRadio just works out of the box with locked S7's from Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] kirdroid:
I use it on T-Mobile
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] clonk:
Okay, thanks. I also have T-Mobile and I too get the same screen when I try to use NextRadio on my SM-G930F. And T-Mobile claims to support NextRadio and the FM chip function on phones purchased through them. So I dunno.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] charliebigpot:
So, the only difference between the European and US version is the chipset, samsung pay and the radio?

How would it work with the warranty? I am currently living in Europe, so I would buy a European version, what if I move to the States in the next year and something happens to the phone - isn't Samsung's warranty worldwide?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Haswell1150:
Major thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jetscreamer001:
I forgot to mention you should also install the older samsung pay framework, like the june version. Don't install the latest.

---------- Post added at 09:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:17 AM ----------

Also install the old samsung pay framework apk and not the latest. I suggest the june version.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Haswell1150:
How do I install the samsung pay framework apk?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jetscreamer001:
Just download from apkmirror.com and install it. They have a list of all apk, but I am using the june version just to be safe.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Haswell1150:
Thanks! :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] izbrian:
So you can download the samsung pay apk and use it on the exynos version here in the states?

I tried this about a week or 2 after it first came out and wouldn't work

Will try again in a few days when I have the phone again
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jetscreamer001:
It only work if your device is on the United Arab Emirate firmware. Use SP 2.0.36 and SPF 2.3.03. It works for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] yubeie:
+1
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] whelmar:
4G=LTE....

They are the same...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] fessa:
I haven't read the latest in development, but isn't SD820 bootloader locked? Meaning only touchwiz-based ROMs will be available....

Exynos on the other hand is not well-documented, so no development (CM-based roms) neither.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] rp3:
You are right. Now, there is a root that uses an engineering bootloader for a touchwiz-only experience. Long term, *IF* Samsung ever released a bootloader unlock tool, it would open the floodgates of AOSP development as many of the lessons in development used on the OP3, HTC One and LG G5 and the 2016 Nexus devices would quickly find their way over.

With the Exynos, the process would move slower as it's chip (though faster and w/ more battery life) isn't widely used.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] fessa:
yeah, this situation with locked snapdragon vs undocumented exynos precludes me from buying S7 :(

Don't see any incentive for Samsung to unlock/document - if no custom ROM available - people eventually will have to upgrade. I'd pay extra just to get BL unlocked.
[T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unsatgoua:
Has anyone figured out how to add toggles for the quick settings in the pull down task bar (on MM)? Google gave me squat!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] gears177:
-Mucking around with .Zips

-Flash .Zips

-Bootlooped s6.

-OH NO.jpg

-Can still get to recovery and download.

-Factory reset/wiping cache didnt work and no roms on phone to flash.

-Going to flash via Odin.

-Need to find Tar or Md5 for odin.

-dont want to really flash Stock firmware via odin anyone know where i can find custom flashable firmware via odin?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] msoza1:
Get Samsung's Smart Switch, boot to Odin/Recovery Mode, plug in phone, then under "More" click on "Emergency Device Recovery/Initialization," from there go to the Initialization tab, type in the model number, and S/N number (found on the sticker on the back of the phone, hope you didn't tear it off...) and sit back while Smart Switch fixes your phone. Keep in mind, everything you had on the phone WILL be

ERASED!

. This will flash the stock firmware, updated to 6.0.1, so yeah. I know you wanted to stay away from stock, but unless there's a ROM with the android version you want, you're outta luck...It's funny cause I was doing the same thing as you were, except I was trying to get TWRP working on my G920T, which apparently doesn't like my phone.
[Huawei MediaPad M2] vahtmestar:
Hi. Bought mediatab m2 10" version and this tablet is awesome. I have problem with netflkx controls on lockscreen. Well there is not those controls. I gave permission to netflix to show notifications on everywhere, but they just don't appear on lockscreen. Spotify show controls to change track etc. Do somebody know how to get those controls to netflix ? Thanks in advance.
[Huawei Ascend G7 Questions & Answers] Roflmaoh4x:
Hello,

I was reading through topics here on xda, but I was not able to find solution.

Let me tell you about my problem. I was trying to instal custom rom on my huawei g7, but something went wrong. If I remember correctly I installed Gapps package for CM13 on stock rom. From that on my phone is in bootloop. Now my phone is doing next thing: It turns on, logo of huawei is shown, then it turns off and then again on and this is repeated till the battery is dead. I can not enter to TWRP recovery with power and volume up combination. Phone is also not recognized by computer on which Windows 10 64-bit is installed. Here is video from somebody else on different phone, but problem is the same on my phone which is Huawei g7-l01: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnH6-sBQo3w

Are you able to help me please? I would really appretiate it.

Thank you for your answer in advance!
[Huawei Ascend G7 Questions & Answers] peppeGb:
You can try to force install the stock firmware (You can find this on Google), download the firmware, extract and put the folder "dload" on the robot of the microSD. After that, from power off phone, you must press at the same time: power on, vol + and vol - . Now start the installation of official firmware.

Wait the end, later you can retry to install the rom.

Sorry for my bad english, I hope you understand.
[Huawei Ascend G7 Questions & Answers] Roflmaoh4x:
I tried this, but no success. Please somebody help me with the thing described above. I am trying to do it on my own, googleing the things, but I am unable to do it. Help would be much appreciated. I am really becoming desperated. Thank you all for your help in advance guys!
[Huawei Ascend G7 Questions & Answers] xGarcitox:
try this youtube/watch?v=EG_itlViR4c

the video is in spanish but you can follow th steps perfectly just watching the video, ive got the same problem that you the past month, with this video i could fix my phone.

i hope it works.

sorry for my english.

ps: i cant post outside links so youll have to add the ".com" to the link.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] venom02:
Hi there. I keep getting any now and then some toast messages in japanese which seems to send some packets from my phone. here they are

I'd show you the screens but the forum prevents me to post images right now

I've got a Moto G 3rd Gen, running latest android 6.0

I listed all the apps running in my phone but none seemed suspect, just usual stuff from the play store.

can you help me identify is this is a malware sending some data from my phone? I totally have no clue
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
There used to be a way on Lollipop with root + Xposed + Burnt or Buttered toast modules but that's the only way I've ever seen. Don't believe it works with newer systems. Sorry. Might require a reset and installing a few apps at a time to narrow it down.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] venom02:
Seems it was ES File Explorer which indeed was connected to some server in china. Spotted that with OS Monitor
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
Good catch. Plenty of other file managers out there.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] venom02:
It was indeed becoming rather filled with ads and bloatware. Definitely unrecommended
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiacir:
Hi guys

I have stock rom android 6

My husband sent me 4 pics from his galaxy s7 that were taken by his camera of galaxy s7

Now when i want to set them as my walpaper or background of home screen they will automatically rotate.

Why? I only have this problem with these pics not all pics in my gallery
[LG G Flex 2] Disiz13:
Hello :)

Microphone not working on call, but does on speaker. and in normal call when i speak i hear my own voice: 'echo'

I am searching for some stock files :crying: '' mixer_path.xml '' for my LG G flex 2 h959 v15a on android 5.1.1 '''even another version i ready to try it :fingers-crossed: ((

i thinnk even lg : H955 (V15a-b)/ can work cause i root my device H959 with files of 955

please help me. i really need it.:crying:

share it plz
[LG G Flex 2] pataslinyera:
Do I need to be root to get you that file? Wanna help
[LG G Flex 2] Disiz13:
Hi, yes u need to root.

afrer :

Open up ES file explorer and enable the root explorer.

[IMG="Enable the root explorer"]http://todaytechinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Screenshot_2015-01-06-00-29-52.png[/IMG]

and

[IMG="system/etc"]http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/57/21/63542879027169/0/hack-boosts-oneplus-one-s-max-volume-limits.w1456.jpg[/IMG]

Locating the mixer_paths.xml ....'(navigate to /System/etc).

and copy it to share.

thank very much.
[LG G Flex 2] pataslinyera:
Right now I'm on 6.0.1 but I'll try to roll back tomorrow evening and get rooted if you can't get help before that. (I've got a H955ar btw)
[LG G Flex 2] Disiz13:
okey, that so kind of you :). i'm waiting on you. :fingers-crossed:
[LG G Flex 2] francescrm:
Here you are, from H955 Lollipop 5.1.1
[LG G Flex 2] Disiz13:
thank you =)

i will try it....right now
[LG G Flex 2] Disiz13:
it didnt work :( sound error ?

why ?

exemple :

[IMG="Exmple ;"]http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.com/3/8/0/9/9/1/4/QuickMemo+_2016-07-11-18-37-36.png?key=S-DX03x-kyXlPbH1SOW_sg&ts=1468260028[/IMG]

should i copy more fils all the foldr ''(etc)''? not only mixer path ? or should i only change manually the valu of my : mixer_path ? please ! i dont have any idea.

----------------------------------------------

and when i install : HD2 MIC GAIN CONTROL : its said : your device /proc/mic_level ??

http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.co....png?key=7xR59thmV3PdOTQmkJISEw&ts=1468260559

http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.co....png?key=PTf2IZ8Wr7oeP6NtfGtOsg&ts=1468260552
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Waishon:
Hi,

I'm using a Moto G 1. Gen (running CyanogenMod 13), but since some weeks the device randomly turns off, so I have to manually restart the phone.

I already tried to flash a stock system, but this won't help.

This dosen't occur only on specific percentages. It can happen every time. Mostly 1-2 times a day.

If I power the phone using a charger everything works fine.

Is it an issue with the battery? And would it be possible to replace the battery on warranty (I unlock my bootloader, so I dont think they will do it).
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Try a Stock-based ROM such as Identity Crisis 6. You must follow flashing instructions exactly.

Also, to make sure you have the latest available Bootloader and Radio Firmware, flash the newest Factory Firmware Image for your model using Fastboot.

Firmware Images: http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/general/index-moto-g-falcon-factory-firmware-t3110795

Fastboot Tutorial: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeal415:
Quick back Story---

Just bought Phone

Rooted using Kingo Root

unable to get Phone to read my metroPCS simcard

Unable to enter download mode to install TWRP

Rear camera displays all black (if software does not fix its only a $5 part, so no biggy

IMEI Clean

So I've tried using RomToolBox, to boot into Bootloader, and it just reboots the phone (obviously I do not have TWRP on there, and idk if Odin counts)

I am pressing Volume Down + Home + Power

Back Lights turn on ...(Important no warning message)

Then I get an android on its back with its lid open

I press home key again and it opens the "Android Recovery Utility A3"

I have tried pressing the Volume up key directly after the Back lights turn on, and same thing... Also tried removing battery for 1+ minutes, no go.

Heres my about phone info, the build seems off, I think the previous owner may have install a custom Rom on there but no idea...

Model: GT-N7100

Android version: 4.1.1

Build Number: ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.3

Custom Build Number: 1359719440

Edit: Thought I would Add, The phone is unable to connect to a mobile network. When I put my sim in, I can see my phone number, but it thinks im on Tmobile, and not Metro PCS. Soo, I figure my first order of buisness is to Root, Install TWRP, then Install a CM 13. Rom. I am able to connect to my wifi, and Im assuming that the actual sim reader is working since it is reading my phone number off of the sim card. But I figure if worse case scenario I can replace that sim reader. I am pretty confident that the previous owner ran into the bug when updating it fails to reconect to the network and gets glitched out, sold it to a local bodega, and Im lucky.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeal415:
Added a Video of the issue im having full boot, including my root access, about phone, and the Lack of Samsung logo, and how Vol Down Home and power bring me to Recovery mode.

[YOUTUBE]/watch?v=S7sLj2zWwy8[/YOUTUBE]
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeal415:
Please close this thread, I just realized I got conned. This phone is a Fake Note 2. 2 gigs internal space etc... fml.
[LG G2 Mini] berraffarouk15:
Hey guys i wonder are we gettin the AOSPA rom for our device if someone know ,, please answer :D ?
[LG G2 Mini] mobiusm:
If you are talking about paranoid Android, then I thought of making a build. But I have no time to support new Roms ATM.
[LG G2 Mini] berraffarouk15:
ooh c'mon please consider having sometime for it i guess it amazin ?

can u help me if i use nexus 4 paranoid android rom and port it to cm13 or cm 12.1 as a base will it be good ? or which base and port rom i can use ?
[LG G2 Mini] mobiusm:
I never believed in 'porting' Roms. They are not stable imho. You can learn how to compile Android from source. You can't use a Nexus 4 to port to g2m since they have different chips etc.

I said I don't have time. If you really want it, make it yourself.
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] Kj_gotem:
I tried rooting my phone now it will not get pass the loading screen. I tried to flash the stock ruu but I get errors

I have pictures but not aloud to post yet. But on my phone it says

Software status modified

Unlocked

S-on

.

When I try to flash the ruu zip I get

C:\Users\KJ\Desktop\platform-tools>fastboot flash zip rom.zip

target reported max download size of 800000000 bytes

Invalid sparse file format at header magi

error: write_sparse_skip_chunk: don't care size 2330284468 is not a multiple of

the block size 4096

sending sparse 'zip' 1/1 (0 KB)...

error: write_sparse_skip_chunk: don't care size 2330284468 is not a multiple of

the block size 4096

error: write_sparse_skip_chunk: don't care size 2330284468 is not a multiple of

the block size 4096

OKAY [ 1.065s]

writing 'zip' 1/1...

(bootloader) HOSD CL#695981

(bootloader) ERR lzipv1_init : Cannot read header len bytes

(bootloader) ERR lzipv2_init : Cannot open file /dev/fastboot_download_q

(bootloader) LrXHZ

FAILED (remote: 99 RU_UNKNOWN_FAIL terrible mishap )

finished. total time: 2.142s
[Sprint HTC One (M9)] RebeccaSugar:
Bump