how to root .253 firmware? - Sony Xperia ZL

hi I just flash new firmware .253 (c6506)
now how to root .253 ?same way like .434?

paullu said:
hi I just flash new firmware .253 (c6506)
now how to root .253 ?same way like .434?
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Ur bootloader lock or unlock? Can u flash doomkernel v7? It has root feature for .253.
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If you want to keep drm and bravia backup TA partition before flashing that kernel. You can restore TA after that and get rooted 253 with bravia and drm.
At least that's what I read somewhere on.xda....

butatx said:
Ur bootloader lock or unlock? Can u flash doomkernel v7? It has root feature for .253.
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I have unloccked BL
can u show me link?

If u have unlocked ur bootloader just download kernel from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230826 follow instruction as stated. Boot ur phone to recovery then select reboot, then it will request u to root.
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butatx said:
If u have unlocked ur bootloader just download kernel from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230826 follow instruction as stated. Boot ur phone to recovery then select reboot, then it will request u to root.
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thank you for reply
but I still confused the link u show me is for kernel
is that include root and recovery in the zip?

Yes, I dont how doomlord do that. Here my story, I have flash .253 stock ftf and booted fine without root gain, then because of my hand itchy to try doomkernel, I flash the boot.img via flashtool (becoz stock kernel dont have recovery) then I enter recovery to ensure I successfully flash the boot.img file, upon rebooting it request to root ur phone.
But when I enter the recovery there are some error can not mount cache blablabla, I solve it by reflashing the stock. 253 xcluding kernel.
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paullu said:
thank you for reply
but I still confused the link u show me is for kernel
is that include root and recovery in the zip?
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Yup, it includes both CMW recovery and root. The first time you put the boot.img using fastboot, during boot you need to enter recovery by pressing volume up button when DooMLoRD logo shows up, when you exit it will ask to root and just select yes. You should be rooted then

sturmtruppler said:
If you want to keep drm and bravia backup TA partition before flashing that kernel. You can restore TA after that and get rooted 253 with bravia and drm.
At least that's what I read somewhere on.xda....
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How do I do that back up. I was running 253 rooted, but I losted drm and Bravia, so I moved back to 453.
I read something about that backup too, but did not said how to do that.
Do you know how?
Thanks a lot.
Ok. Founded how to backup TA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627

nX3NTY said:
Yup, it includes both CMW recovery and root. The first time you put the boot.img using fastboot, during boot you need to enter recovery by pressing volume up button when DooMLoRD logo shows up, when you exit it will ask to root and just select yes. You should be rooted then
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I try to enter flashBoot model
I press volume up and connect usb with pc
but phone led light just got red and gone then no green light or some other color appear(I think when u in flashboot model there should be green light).
I think there is something wrong with it I can't enter fastboot model
edit:done I rooted using doomlord kernel
strange is don't need supersu any more??

paullu said:
I try to enter flashBoot model
I press volume up and connect usb with pc
but phone led light just got red and gone then no green light or some other color appear(I think when u in flashboot model there should be green light).
I think there is something wrong with it I can't enter fastboot model
edit:done I rooted using doomlord kernel
strange is don't need supersu any more??
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Did you unlocked your bootloader?

Rodrigo Vilhena said:
Did you unlocked your bootloader?
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Yes

paullu said:
Yes
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Have you backup the TA partition?
Because I was reading and the method I founded, you need to be rooted to backup, and on FW 253, need to unolck BL to root.
So I don't think will be possible to do the Backup.
Here in Brazil, we did not have the 253 released, but I'll use the MEA 253 released.
I backup my TA from 434, and I'm thinking to restore that bckup on 253, what do you think?
Thanks a lot.
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One more question, you received update OTA, or get it on XDA like me?
I'd like to know if rootkeeper works here.
Some one have tested that?
Thanks.

Rodrigo Vilhena said:
Have you backup the TA partition?
Because I was reading and the method I founded, you need to be rooted to backup, and on FW 253, need to unolck BL to root.
So I don't think will be possible to do the Backup.
Here in Brazil, we did not have the 253 released, but I'll use the MEA 253 released.
I backup my TA from 434, and I'm thinking to restore that bckup on 253, what do you think?
Thanks a lot.
Edit:
One more question, you received update OTA, or get it on XDA like me?
I'd like to know if rootkeeper works here.
Some one have tested that?
Thanks.
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I unlocked my BL first time when I got my phone c6506 usa version
I didn't backup my TA.and as I said I unlock bl so I can't get ota or via pc
I got .253 file from xda using flashtool .

Root the .434 using bin4ry's method and then download app called OTA Rootkeeper and do the OTA update. Should retain Root with no Issue and with the stock firmware.

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attempt to root 4.3

Ok right now im downloading the ftf for the 4.3 update, here's what i'll do to try and root it.
-Backup TA Partition
-Flash 4.3 ftf using flashtool
-Unlock bootloader
-Flash a custom kernel to get recovery (doomkernel)
-Flash the supersu zip that can root 4.3
-Flash NUT's dual recovery zip
-Re flash ftf (kernel only)
-Relock (restore TA)
i'll report back if it works. im waiting for download to finish
EDIT.
im now running the latest update 4.3 and i have ROOT and DUAL recovery! Kernel i used was MEOW kernel to get recovery, flashed supersu fix and NUTs dual recovery zip. viola!
LINK to kernel (thanks Minthun46) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450565
Link to supersu zip and dual recovery (thanks NUT) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567266
ENJOY! hit thanks if i was able to help
Same here, but I'll create own ftf via sus just to be sure
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any news ?
brenopapito said:
any news ?
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doing it now, stupid mega kept on stopping the download. will report back
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unlocking the device now.
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now flashing doomkernel.
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doomkernel fails to boot to recovery gets stuck on sony logo and reboots. will try cm based kernel (now i got revovery using meow kernel)
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managed to install dual recovery and root! will edit OP for instructions
dyepnoodle said:
doing it now, stupid mega kept on stopping the download. Will report back
edit.
Unlocking the device now.
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now flashing doomkernel.
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doomkernel fails to boot to recovery gets stuck on sony logo and reboots. Will try cm based kernel (now i got revovery using meow kernel)
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managed to install dual recovery and root! Will edit op for instructions
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here are some screenshots
Great!
Any idea for locked bootloader?
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RyomaEchizen said:
Great!
Any idea for locked bootloader?
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i have locked bootloader dude, just follow what i did. make sure to backup your TA Partition
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i opened a new thread
Nice expirement you tried there sir @dyepnoodle
what is TA partition? :/
Nothing new here, why a new thread? It's already known that you can get root easily with an unlockable bootloader...
Xperia ZL, 4.2.2 Stock (.67), rooted
root
can iget the ftf file for the 4.3 i unlock my bootloader and forgot to backup my drm.it will be back if i flash to 4.2.2?
vhain3s said:
can iget the ftf file for the 4.3 i unlock my bootloader and forgot to backup my drm.it will be back if i flash to 4.2.2?
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As far as I understood your DRM is gone for good.... If you don't have a backup you can't get them back.
Xperia ZL, 4.2.2 Stock (.67), rooted
sturmtruppler said:
As far as I understood your DRM is gone for good.... If you don't have a backup you can't get them back.
Xperia ZL, 4.2.2 Stock (.67), rooted
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can i still update my firmware OTA after i flashed to 4.2.2 with unlock bootloader or it will be lock everytime i flashed another firmware?
vhain3s said:
can iget the ftf file for the 4.3 i unlock my bootloader and forgot to backup my drm.it will be back if i flash to 4.2.2?
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Never. Sorry.
Won't unlocking our bootloader void our memory?
Then whats the point in locking the bootloader again??
dyepnoodle said:
i have locked bootloader dude, just follow what i did. make sure to backup your TA Partition
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i opened a new thread
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RyomaEchizen said:
Great!
Any idea for locked bootloader?
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I believe Ryoma... Was asking about unlockable = no Boot loaders.
Maybe we should call it a "Not-un lockable boot loader" -NUBL as it seems a lot of people get BU locked (un lockable) and BL locked (not un lockable) confused.
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ROOT firmware .569 and install dual recovery (UNLOCKED)

i tried rooting the new firmware and it was a success, i now have root and dual recovery installed on stock 4.3
here's the other link i posted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48805157#post48805157
here's how. (my device is locked BL)
LINKS UPDATED!! (recovery)
1.Backed up my TA Partition
2.Flashed the official .569 ftf using flashtool
3.Unlocked my ZL's bootloader
4.Flash this kernel to get recovery (thanks Minthun46) http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=700#downloads extract the boot.img and flash it using fastboot or flashtool (fastboot mode)
5.Flash Supersu fix zip and dual recovery (thanks NUT) SUPERSU fix.zip http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=U3VwZXJTVV9maXg=
recovery that i used http://nut.xperia-files.com (download the latest flashable zip for ZL)
6.Re flash .569 ftf exclude everything except kernel and fotakernel.
7.Restore TA Backup.
FOR UNLOCKED BL
just follow step 2, 4, 5, and 6
VOILA!!! device is now rooted and has working recovery
PS
Will only work for ZL that can be bootloader unlock.
Hit thanks if it helps you.
Don't put Locked BL in the title, you only managed to root because your phone was unlockable. Putting Locked BL in the title states that your bootloader can also be locked for this method to work, and but unless your ZL can be bootloader unlocked, this method cannot be used for locked BL
fcb13 said:
Don't put Locked BL in the title, you only managed to root because your phone was unlockable. Putting Locked BL in the title states that your bootloader can also be locked for this method to work, and but unless your ZL can be bootloader unlocked, this method cannot be used for locked BL
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Yeah i forgot that some bl are unlockable thanks for bringing that up.
Did it updated baseband?
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ryanrudolf said:
Did it updated baseband?
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baseband is .51 not sure if thats new from the leaked one.
I flash ZL-lockeddualrecovery2.7.60-BETA.zip , no CWM , no TWRP and got bootloop
can you post correct package ?
Soheil_rf said:
I flash ZL-lockeddualrecovery2.7.60-BETA.zip , no CWM , no TWRP and got bootloop
can you post correct package ?
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this is the recovery i used http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=WkwtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjQzLUJFVEE=
if you still get bootloop just root it and install recovery using your pc. use nut's dual recovery for lockedbootloader for windows.
dyepnoodle said:
this is the recovery i used http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=WkwtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjQzLUJFVEE=
if you still get bootloop just root it and install recovery using your pc. use nut's dual recovery for lockedbootloader for windows.
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Thanks mate , I root it again and relock bootloader with TA
root is enough
dyepnoodle said:
i tried rooting the new firmware and it was a success, i now have root and dual recovery installed on stock 4.3
4.Flash this kernel to get recovery (thanks Minthun46) http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2450565 extract the boot.img and flash it using fastboot or flashtool (fastboot mode)
5.Flash Supersu fix zip and dual recovery (thanks NUT) http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2567266
recovery that i used http://nut.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=WkwtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjQzLUJFVEE
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Both links are 404 Could you please share?
Anyway, since I am at linux, I've made mu TA backup using Flashtool (RAW Backup). is this alrigh to restore?
Thx,
Kernel and SuperSU link that you gave are invalid. "404 Page Not Found". Can you share it again?
renzzoman said:
Kernel and SuperSU link that you gave are invalid. "404 Page Not Found". Can you share it again?
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Link updated pls check OP. Kernel, SuperSU fix and Dual recovery link added
dyepnoodle said:
Link updated pls check OP. Kernel, SuperSU fix and Dual recovery link added
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Ok, thanks:good:
will these step factory reset the device or will it keep all my apps/settings?
Is the purpose of relocking the device is to keep bravia engine?
CowMix said:
will these step factory reset the device or will it keep all my apps/settings?
Is the purpose of relocking the device is to keep bravia engine?
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It will reset your device if u put a check on wipe apps log on flashtool. I recommend a clean install to avoid problems.
Yes i relocked it to regain BE2 for photos
I already updated my phone to 4.3 version, but I'm really missing the root, so, my question is, can i make a rollback to 4.2 version using the flhashtool without any problem?
Ty
CHaPoCA said:
I already updated my phone to 4.3 version, but I'm really missing the root, so, my question is, can i make a rollback to 4.2 version using the flhashtool without any problem?
Ty
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yes, no problem
Att Gustavo RD78
Another question. I want only root and stock kernel, so, in the step 6 what i have to do? Or I'll got the stock kernel following his steps?
CHaPoCA said:
Another question. I want only root and stock kernel, so, in the step 6 what i have to do? Or I'll got the stock kernel following his steps?
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if you follow the whole steps, youll have root and stock kernel.
Thanks guys for all your help. My device is now with 4.3 version and rooted! XD
CHaPoCA said:
Thanks guys for all your help. My device is now with 4.3 version and rooted! XD
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glad to help.

(C6506) 4.4.2 - 10.5.A.0.230 - Generic US - Flashable ZIP and Stripped FTF (root)

Part 1: http://d-h.st/nqC
Part 2: http://d-h.st/ylJ
Enjoy
Thanks for posting. Just to be clear: not rooted, right?
Bobomo said:
Thanks for posting. Just to be clear: not rooted, right?
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This is the rooted version. I used the original FTF from @scifan here.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759110
... to create this stock image with root and recovery included.
Oh, awesome! You should probably add that to the title
Does this have the same issue as the .101 where the XZDR.prop file needs to be replaced in order to access recovery?
Bobomo said:
Oh, awesome! You should probably add that to the title
Does this have the same issue as the .101 where the XZDR.prop file needs to be replaced in order to access recovery?
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lol, It might, I deleted the files in that directory right before turning off my phone to access recovery and flash the new zip. Both recovery's are working great with 4.4.2
Downloading now!
Crash338 said:
lol, It might, I deleted the files in that directory right before turning off my phone to access recovery and flash the new zip. Both recovery's are working great with 4.4.2
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First of ... thanks Crash! You were really fast! I'm downloading right now
What directory do we need to delete the files from? I was not aware of the issue, though now I know why I couldn't access recovery on 101 :silly:
adolfovm said:
First of ... thanks Crash! You were really fast! I'm downloading right now
What directory do we need to delete the files from? I was not aware of the issue, though now I know why I couldn't access recovery on 101 :silly:
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In your SDCard, simply delete the files in the XZDualRecovery or rename the XZDR.prop. If you delete them, they get recreated anyway and fixes that problem you had with 101
Oh, how much I love you right now. Thanks a lot! Will report if I encounter any issue with your files, though I seriously doubt I will.
I'm on unlocked boot loader. Can I just flash the zip and then the ftf file? Thanks
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So I just flash these with the Twerp ?
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BL or BU
Crash338 said:
Part 1: http://d-h.st/nqC
Part 2: http://d-h.st/ylJ
Enjoy
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This FTF works to UB and LB or just for UB. Any bugs, something special wich we need to know after flashing?
Optilicious said:
I'm on unlocked boot loader. Can I just flash the zip and then the ftf file? Thanks
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Locked or unlocked BL isn't important with these files.
Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.
Thank you guys!
But for those (like my self) who are not experts on this, could you please, provide a detailed (step by step) guide on how to flash it?
If I already flashed it to kitkat (not rooted), can I do it over this one?
Regards
Torres77an said:
So I just flash these with the Twerp ?
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Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.
I flashed it with CWM but TWRP should also work without issues.
Prome7eo said:
This FTF works to UB and LB or just for UB. Any bugs, something special wich we need to know after flashing?
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My BL is locked, there are easier ways if you have an unlocked bootloader but this will work whether your BL is locked or unlocked. Ive been running it for a few hours now and no issues, root and dual recovery's are working.
kobolt99 said:
Thank you guys!
But for those (like my self) who are not experts on this, could you please, provide a detailed (step by step) guide on how to flash it?
If I already flashed it to kitkat (not rooted), can I do it over this one?
Regards
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If you already flashed 4.4.2 then you do not have root and therefore cannot flash these. You will need to flash back to an older 4.2.2 so you can root and then install recovery. Once you have recovery the steps are:
1 - upload the zip to your SDCard and flash it via recovery
2 - After flash is successful, turn off your phone without rebooting.
3 - Flash the stripped FTF file via FlashTool and boot your phone.
That's it
Crash338 said:
Locked or unlocked BL isn't important with these files.
Just upload the ZIP to your SDCard and flash it in recovery, then power off your phone without rebooting and flash the stripped FTF with Flashtool and you're done.
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Awesome, just wanted to make sure! Thanks!
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Crash338 said:
If you already flashed 4.4.2 then you do not have root and therefore cannot flash these. You will need to flash back to an older 4.2.2 so you can root and then install recovery. Once you have recovery the steps are:
1 - upload the zip to your SDCard and flash it via recovery
2 - After flash is successful, turn off your phone without rebooting.
3 - Flash the stripped FTF file via FlashTool and boot your phone.
That's it
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I made this post with links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52606650&postcount=5
Just replace the files in the last steps with the file from this thread.
EDIT: Meant this for person Crash was responding to. I know Crash knows how to do this
Downloaded but before flashing it I tried to reinstall dualrecovery 2.7.94 but phone got stuck at sony logo... Will fix this first then flash the update...
Bobomo said:
I made this post with links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52606650&postcount=5
Just replace the files in the last steps with the file from this thread.
EDIT: Meant this for person Crash was responding to. I know Crash knows how to do this
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Nice how to thread! :highfive:

How to Relock Bootloader With TA backup

Hi guys,
I have rooted with Vroot and taken TA backup. Then i unlocked my bootloader and flashed maximus kernel...
So my question is How want to relock my bootloader with TA backup...
can anyone guide me through process..
Thanks in advance...
asrupesh said:
Hi guys,
I have rooted with Vroot and taken TA backup. Then i unlocked my bootloader and flashed maximus kernel...
So my question is How want to relock my bootloader with TA backup...
can anyone guide me through process..
Thanks in advance...
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ta backup has nothing to do with relocking bootloader
it is used to save some features of sony
relocking has not been made yet
and why would u want to relock?
Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
ta backup has nothing to do with relocking bootloader
it is used to save some features of sony
relocking has not been made yet
and why would u want to relock?
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Just incase to get the official kitkat update via SUS
As far as i know you just need to flash stock firmware back to original rom you dont need to relock bootloader to get kitkat update via sus
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geogetski666 said:
As far as i know you just need to flash stock firmware back to original rom you dont need to relock bootloader to get kitkat update via sus
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To use SUS, you must have a locked bootloader. For those who have an unlocked bootloader, just wait until someone uploads an FTF. FTFs can be flashed on unlocked bootloaders using Flashtool by Androxyde.
Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
ta backup has nothing to do with relocking bootloader
it is used to save some features of sony
relocking has not been made yet
and why would u want to relock?
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You can easily relock the bootloader in just two steps.
Flash only the kernel via flashtool and then relock the bootloader also via flashtool.
You can't go wrong if you've used flashtool before.
arjun.arora said:
You can easily relock the bootloader in just two steps.
Flash only the kernel via flashtool and then relock the bootloader also via flashtool.
You can't go wrong if you've used flashtool before.
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And can we flash a custom kernel like maximus kernel while relocking?
charming.arpit said:
And can we flash a custom kernel like maximus kernel while relocking?
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The process is quite simple but do it at your own risk..
Turn on your computer's internet..
Open flashtool and select flashmode..
Select the firmware, then exclude everything but kernel (Remember only kernel should be selected, exclude everything)..
Uncheck every option in wipe..
Flash the mobile, it should take just 4-5 seconds..
Don't restart yet, disconnect your mobile..
Open BLU option in flashtool..
Connect your mobile, a dialog box will open, just click on relock..
(Remember, don't turn off the internet connection untill the bootloader is locked)
Restart your phone, it'll still be rooted and you'll be able to get all official updates..
Only thing you'll lose is the cwm recovery..

Sony xperia T2 ultra D5316 root

Hello. I have this model with kitkat 4.4.2 How can i root this device?
You can try the tools from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009[URL]
I tried this method but still do not have root. after all, the phone reboot but when I installed supersu appeared the information I do not have installed su binary
sebaxx3 said:
I tried this method but still do not have root. after all, the phone reboot but when I installed supersu appeared the information I do not have installed su binary
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Its obvious, it happen to me too... you have to install this recovery first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2823793
And then flash supersu zip via that recovery...
Hello root d5316
sebaxx3 said:
Hello. I have this model with kitkat 4.4.2 How can i root this device?
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Do u can root your phone...what do u did it..thanks
Chena_22 said:
Its obvious, it happen to me too... you have to install this recovery first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2823793
And then flash supersu zip via that recovery...
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I'd have to unlock my bootloader, which I do not want to do until I can safely back up my DRM keys and so forth. I know unlocking sony phones removes bravia engine and other stuff.
MortaLPortaL said:
I'd have to unlock my bootloader, which I do not want to do until I can safely back up my DRM keys and so forth. I know unlocking sony phones removes bravia engine and other stuff.
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no, you dont have to unlock your bootloader to instal that recovery..just need root though
Chena_22 said:
no, you dont have to unlock your bootloader to instal that recovery..just need root though
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Which is hard because I do not think my model is rootable...yet.
MortaLPortaL said:
Which is hard because I do not think my model is rootable...yet.
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You can use a pre rooted firmware if you want, check the development section
Chena_22 said:
You can use a pre rooted firmware if you want, check the development section
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I do not have root or a recovery.
MortaLPortaL said:
I do not have root or a recovery.
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Can you root the previous firmware?
Chena_22 said:
Can you root the previous firmware?
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I bought it with this firmware. It's 4.4.2 19.1.A.0.486
So I have no idea.
Plus, the xperia firmware tool says that this is the only firmware for this model(D5316.)
MortaLPortaL said:
I bought it with this firmware. It's 4.4.2 19.1.A.0.486
So I have no idea.
Plus, the xperia firmware tool says that this is the only firmware for this model(D5316.)
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Have you try to google it?
I have tried googling it but no luck.
Only way for me to root is to unlock bootloader it seems.
EDIT; I got root access!!
I unlocked the bootloader via flashtool. I still have bravia engine/camera/etc.
Details! :beer:
Sent from my Nexus 5
utka said:
Details! :beer:
Sent from my Nexus 5
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here are the steps I did..I will do my best to provide anything I can.
First thing; unlock the bootloader. I unlocked it via flashtool. i still have bravia engine/clear audio, so that's intact. Put the SUPERSU 2.40 on your SD Card along with the dual recovery flash file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2823793
After that I used fastboot to install the CWM recovery( fastboot.exe flash recovery boot.img), and rebooted.
I rebooted into CWM and flashed the dual recovery. follow the instructions to boot into TWRP(I like this recovery.)and flash SUPERSU 2.40. Wipe cache/dalvik/system. If you get a bootloop, reboot into recovery and flash the pre rooted stock firmware from here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-d5303-4-4-3-pre-rooted-stock-t2962677. then reboot.
another fun fact? I also successfully backed up the TA Partition. woo!
What file did you flash at first? Is it T2U-SS_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-207_v01.img ?
It didn't work for me, I could not reboot into CWM or whatever custom recovery it contains.
Thank you!
MortaLPortaL said:
here are the steps I did..I will do my best to provide anything I can.
First thing; unlock the bootloader. I unlocked it via flashtool. i still have bravia engine/clear audio, so that's intact. Put the SUPERSU 2.40 on your SD Card along with the dual recovery flash file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2823793
After that I used fastboot to install the CWM recovery( fastboot.exe flash recovery boot.img), and rebooted.
I rebooted into CWM and flashed the dual recovery. follow the instructions to boot into TWRP(I like this recovery.)and flash SUPERSU 2.40. Wipe cache/dalvik/system. If you get a bootloop, reboot into recovery and flash the pre rooted stock firmware from here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-d5303-4-4-3-pre-rooted-stock-t2962677. then reboot.
another fun fact? I also successfully backed up the TA Partition. woo!
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Hi Could you please elaborate the fast boot and boot.img steps and their links that you used. I am also want to try my D5316 phone.
Thanks, KP
krishnaprasad said:
Hi Could you please elaborate the fast boot and boot.img steps and their links that you used. I am also want to try my D5316 phone.
Thanks, KP
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Sure.
BEFORE ANYTHING; Put supersu 2.40 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2823793 on your SD Card!!
I used flashtool(http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php)to unlock the bootloader first. I still had my TA Keys so it should be fine.
after unlocking the bootloader, reboot into fastboot mode(I think it's while the phone boots up, you hold power+up vol). and use this; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685932 to boot into CWM recovery.
Once you're in CWM, Install the dual recovery and reboot phone. Hold down vol when the green LED turns on, you will reboot into TWRP. Touch controls won't work but if you press the power button and press it again, touch works.
Install SuperSU 2.40 and you should be okay..
That kernel works on 4.4.2? in the CWM thread right in the first post it says requirements 4.3. Need more details before I move forward with this.
I am on a US D5316 running 4.4.2 , build 19.1.A.0.486.

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