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Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.13 by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.7.43 BETA or newer.
Current rooted FW version: 14.1.G.1.534 and 14.1.G.2.257 .
Special features:
SuperSU integrated in system, FULL ROOT!
XZDualRecovery 2.7.71 BETA (CWM & PhilZ Touch & TWRP) pre-installed;
init.d support (read how to enable)
For both locked and unlocked bootloaders!
In the following guide I suggest you use an external SDCard but that's just good practice, you can use your internal storage or even an USB OTG storage device in TWRP if you like to install, that's no problem!... If you are modding and the likes, best is to have an external sdcard, just for safeties sake.
If you are unable to download torrent files directly, have http://zbigz.com/ do it for you!
How to update to 14.2.A.0.290:
If you attempted this before, make sure you delete XZDR.prop from the XZDualRecovery folder to make sure it will not cause a bootloop.
Files:
For C6902: Download C6902_14.2.A.0.290.flashable.zip (Bittorrent: 905MB) and C6902_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf (21MB)
For C6903: Download C6903_14.2.A.0.290.flashable.zip (Bittorrent: 784MB) and C6903_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf (21MB)
For C6906: Download C6906_14.2.A.0.290.flashable.zip (Bittorrent: 849MB) and C6906_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf (21MB)
For C6943: Download C6943_14.2.A.0.290.flashable.zip (Bittorrent: 863MB) and C6943_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf (21MB)
Save them somewhere you remember;
Put 'C69XX_14.2.A.0.290.flashable.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C69XX_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Create a backup of your phone in TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard' (the internal storage!);
Install XZDualRecovery 2.7.74 or newer from PC.
In TWRP -> Wipe -> advanced Wipe Tick/Check:
Dalvik-Cache
System
Cache
Data
Then 'Swipe to Right' to make it happen and go back to the TWRP home screen;
Flash 'C69XX_14.2.A.0.290.flashable.zip' in TWRP (if you have an old C6903 flashable package, be sure to flash the patch from post 2 now!)
NOTE: do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C69XX_14.2.A.0.290_Stripped.ftf';
Now reboot to system;
Once you get to the language select screen, reboot to TWRP (no need to finish the guide);
Restore the backup of DATA only, when done go back to the TWRP home screen;
In TWRP -> Wipe -> advanced Wipe Tick/Check Dalvik-cache;
Reboot to system.
The first boot will be slow and after a long wait at the boot animation you will see Android start optimizing the apps on your phone.
Video Guide:
NOTE: This guide is based on an older guide which has since been updated a few times, but it will give you a general idea.
shem2409 said:
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Enjoy! :laugh:
Known XZDualRecovery Issues:
Busybox Updater/Installer: If you have XZDualRecovery installed, un-install any Busybox updating app/tool as most if not all of them will install a version of busybox which does not support the lzma compression applets XZDualRecovery depends on. The version installed together with XZDualRecovery is very stable and I have yet to hear anyone complain about it's stability.
How to report errors:
Please, before shouting out "It doesn't work!!1!" or "I lost root!" or even "My phone reboots when remounting /system RW!!" try the following:
Restore any JB 4.2.2 FTF using any means you are familiar with so you can try again.
Root it using any means you are familiar with.
Install XZDualRecovery and then try to update again using TWRP.
If it still fails something from there on: LOGS!!.
NOTE: The important ones can be found in /cache/recovery and in /sdcard1/XZDualRecovery, pack them up and send them to me or attach them to your bug report.
Thank you
XDA:DevDB Information
[STOCK][C69XX][4.3] Update to 14.2.A.0.290 [Root & XZDR][LB/UB][16/1/2014], a ROM for the Sony Xperia Z1
Contributors
[NUT]
ROM OS Version: 4.3.x Jellybean
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required: 14.1.G.1.534 and 14.1.G.2.257
Based On: STOCK
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 16/1/2014
Beta Release Date: 2014-01-16
Created 2013-12-19
Last Updated 2014-01-16
ROM Patches
For those who have this ROM installed or downloaded with the mutilated root and 40 second reboot bug in recovery or have it installed with a semi-root situation:
C6903_14.2.A.0.290.patch.zip (8.9MB)
Follow the ROM flash guide in the OP and flash the patch right after flashing the ROM zip.
This will patch your ROM release to have XZDualRecovery BETA (2.7.71). It will patch/fix root as well. It should be small enough to quickly flash using TWRP, as long as you do it right after entering it.
FAQ & Tips and Tricks
Easy switching between locked and unlocked bootloader states!
NOTE: USE TWRP ONLY for this guide.
NOTE 2: You NEED to have XZDualRecovery 2.7.43 or higher to make this work.
Create a backup, including the Trim Area (TA!)
Unlock your bootloader
Restore backup without TA
Create a new backup of your UNLOCKED TA
Restore the previous TA backup to relock your phone.
Done :good:
Now you can switch between locked and unlocked bootloaders quick and painless: no more system wipes and you can basically do whatever you want
How to enable init.d support:
Open a filemanager app and navigate to the location where the XZDualRecovery folder is located and go in to it. Open XZDR.prop as a text file and set dr.initd.active to true.
NOTE: For this guide ROM it means the init.d script called 99SuperSUDaemon will kick in to action, so it's best to disable (by setting chmod 644) /system/etc/install-recovery.sh for the time being or to clear it's contents.
Done
Downgrading to a 4.2 ROM:
Download C6903_14.1.G.1.534_[NUT].ftf (Bittorrent: 770MB) and flash it using FlashTool. I've also added the FTF to the downloads page on the DevDB tab, this will allow straight downloads as well.
This FTF will allow you to downgrade to .534 without loss of your IMEI :good:
Thanks to @mharckk and @MohammadAG for the workaround which contributed to the creation of this FTF.
About to download and flash now.
I'll do a deodex package for this ROM tomorrow, it's late now
How did u get FULL ROOT dude?
jackie099 said:
How did u get FULL ROOT dude?
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Please remove the OP quote from your post, thanks
If you have an earlier version to update from, which has been rooted and has recovery, it's not hard to do
Big hugs man. Thanks. Much appreciated!!!
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Hey Man, Good Job. Is this update tweeked to instal apps data to external memory by default?
eclyptos said:
Hey Man, Good Job. Is this update tweeked to instal apps data to external memory by default?
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Nope, This is really a rooted stock rom with recovery, what you do to it after installing it is entirely up to you
[NUT] said:
Nope, This is really a rooted stock rom with recovery, what you do to it after installing it is entirely up to you
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The root is not working on 4.3 until now. Is it? Even after flashing supersu on a unlocked bootloader we get partially rooted system partition. The busybox is not working either.
Can u upload it not in torrent? Thankyou
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Sumedha Kapoor said:
The root is not working on 4.3 until now. Is it? Even after flashing supersu on a unlocked bootloader we get partially rooted system partition. The busybox is not working either.
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On 4.3 SuperSU is to be daemonized, which means it gets turned in to a service. This ROM does that.
On the 4.3 Journalists & Commercial release for the XZ and ZL the root method I used is working flawlessly now Initially on these releases I made a booboo, which I fixed with an update package. The cause for the need of this fix has been removed before building this package, it should be properly rooted and working OK
Remember, Recovery has been integrated, which will work just as well even if root would still bugger out, so then I will find a solution and make it work in the end, if needed
[NUT] said:
On 4.3 SuperSU is to be daemonized, which means it gets turned in to a service. This ROM does that.
On the 4.3 Journalists & Commercial release for the XZ and ZL the root method I used is working flawlessly now Initially on these releases I made a booboo, which I fixed with an update package. The cause for the need of this fix has been removed before building this package, it should be properly rooted and working OK
Remember, Recovery has been integrated, which will work just as well even if root would still bugger out, so then I will find a solution and make it work in the end, if needed
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Can you send me a flashable zip with the recovery and this rooting method that you mentioned above? I have a deodexed, zipaligned, rooted, busyboxed, tweaked and debloated purely stock rom. I will see if I could fix the partial root in it. Plus it would be easier for me and others who already have a rom to fix their issues with it. Thanks.
Sumedha Kapoor said:
Can you send me a flashable zip with the recovery and this rooting method that you mentioned above? I have a deodexed, zipaligned, rooted, busyboxed, tweaked and debloated purely stock rom. I will see if I could fix the partial root in it. Plus it would be easier for me and others who already have a rom to fix their issues with it. Thanks.
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+1
Sumedha Kapoor said:
Can you send me a flashable zip with the recovery and this rooting method that you mentioned above? I have a deodexed, zipaligned, rooted, busyboxed, tweaked and debloated purely stock rom. I will see if I could fix the partial root in it. Plus it would be easier for me and others who already have a rom to fix their issues with it. Thanks.
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Lets see what people's experiences are with the existing package, once confirmed working, I will release the base zip for devs to use
Do we have to flash the ftf after flashing the zip or can we just flash the zip? Also, after successfully flashing, do we have to backup TA partition, unlock bootloader, then restore or since Sony fixed it can we just unlock without restoring TA?
TheKnux said:
Do we have to flash the ftf after flashing the zip or can we just flash the zip? Also, after successfully flashing, do we have to backup TA partition, unlock bootloader, then restore or since Sony fixed it can we just unlock without restoring TA?
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It's a stock ROM, so unlocking is not required. But if you had an unlocked bootloader, restoring it first might be wise.
Just stick to the flash order in the guide, that should be fine.
[NUT] said:
It's a stock ROM, so unlocking is not required. But if you had an unlocked bootloader, restoring it first might be wise.
Just stick to the flash order in the guide, that should be fine.
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Will do. Now that the BL unlock is fixed theres no reason not to unlock it, that's why I asked. The more I do to it, the merrier.
If i have already updated to official 4.3, do i need to downgrade to 4.2.2, in order to get working recovery then flash your 4.3?
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Related
There are many questions, and they are all being answered. That said, they are spread across 34324123213132 threads. So lets create a thread where they are all asked in one place.
Q: Where do I get it?
A: The mods refused to sticky this most valuable thread for me, but you can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482650
Make sure you get the right one.
Q: Where is the changelog?
A: This is not official yet. Hence, no official changelog. There is an unofficial one here by kangxi:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481044
Q: Can I install the 4.0.4 OTA over 4.0.3?
A: Of course not. It only updates stock 4.0.2. That means you must return to stock 4.0.2 to flash it, or use some packaged rom from the developer forum that is at 4.0.4.
Q: I keep getting an error 7 when trying to flash. What am I doing wrong?
A: You are not stock 4.0.2 and a patch check or assert is failing. If the file it fails on is mentioned, you can replace that file with a stock version and cross your fingers. Or you can remove the patch check and installation from the installer-script in the ota zip. Of course, then you must use clockwork recovery or the likes to install. Also, make sure your recovery (if non-stock) is up to date.
Q: Do I need to be rooted to install this update?
A: Not entirely. You must be unlocked, but you can then temp boot an adb rooted kernel and place the update in /cache. When you reboot to stock recovery, you are unrooted and back to stock. That leads into how (there are a few ways).
Recommended:
Code:
Download the pre-rooted 4.0.2 kernel:
[url]http://www.box.com/s/xf6bz8f1j004bk0zc78a[/url]
Enable usb debugging
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot newboot.img
---once back up----
adb remount
adb push 659e0a8f24b4.signed-mysid-IMM30B-from-ICL53F.659e0a8f.zip /cache
adb reboot recovery
install from cache
choose the ota zip.
flash
Alternative method from williamthegoat:
Code:
Enable usb debugging
Put ota update on your sdcard
Temporary boot clockwork recovery. I use the one from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428338
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot recoveryimagename.img (use the correct name)
---once in recovery---
Flash ota.
Note: this method contains no signature checking for the ota to verify its validity.
Q: Will this break root?
A: Yup.
Q: How do I root again after the update?
A: You need to install clockwork mod recovery.
I use the one from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428338
Code:
Put the superuser package from here [url]http://www.box.com/s/jvcf196j7x8f8vrc9cyt[/url] into your sdcard folder.
Also grab the pre-rooted 4.0.4 kernel from here:
[url]http://www.box.com/s/dh5b2vjg13qm2uodfysk[/url]
To install clockwork (permanent) and flash Superuser:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot 404boot.img
--once back up---
adb remount
adb shell
mv system/etc/install-recovery.sh system/etc/install-recovery.bak
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recoveryimagename.img (use the correct name)
fastboot reboot
---once back up---
adb reboot recovery
flash su.zip
To install Superuser temporarily and flash Superuser:
Code:
Put the superuser package from here [url]http://www.box.com/s/jvcf196j7x8f8vrc9cyt[/url] into your sdcard folder.
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot recoveryimgname.img (use the correct name)
---once in recovery---
flash su.zip
Q: I am on xxx's aosp rom? How do I update?
A: Go back to 4.0.2 stock or use one of the prepackaged, precompiled roms in the dev section. At this time, 4.0.4 is not on the aosp repos.
Q: What about GSM users?
A: I am sure they will see it soon, if not by ota, then by aosp.
More will come as I see them needing to be answered.
confused
how can i get here from AOKP......? LULZ
adrynalyne, why didn't you predict my <insert user error here> ?
Sorry, I had to get in before the flood of "you broke my phonez!!" posts.
Thanks guys. Always nice to have input from the IRC crowd
Will this work on my Charge?
Nice write up.
Note: You may want to make it clear that it is the permanent method for flashing CWM recovery.
Also, I though I heard the Superuser application was not compatible with 4.0.4, and we will need to wait for an update?
sstang2006 said:
Nice write up.
Note: You may want to make it clear that it is the permanent method for flashing CWM recovery.
Also, I though I heard the Superuser application was not compatible with 4.0.4, and we will need to wait for an update?
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What I posted, works 100%.
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sstang2006 said:
Nice write up.
Note: You may want to make it clear that it is the permanent method for flashing CWM recovery.
Also, I though I heard the Superuser application was not compatible with 4.0.4, and we will need to wait for an update?
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adrynalyne hacked a new version that works on 4.0.4.
matt30 said:
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adrynalyne hacked a new version that works on 4.0.4.
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It will still receive updates from the market as well.
matt30 said:
adrynalyne hacked a new version that works on 4.0.4.
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Cool, thanks.
Also grab the pre-rooted 4.0.4 kernel from here
What on earth is a "pre-rooted 4.0.4 kernel"?
Did you mean pre-rooted 4.0.4 update?
Se7enLC said:
Also grab the pre-rooted 4.0.4 kernel from here
What on earth is a "pre-rooted 4.0.4 kernel"?
Did you mean pre-rooted 4.0.4 update?
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Nope. Its exactly what I meant. There is gui root, via Superuser, and there is adb root, via kernel.
I updated by unlocking, temp booting CWM, and updating through there. Either way works
williamthegoat said:
I updated by unlocking, temp booting CWM, and updating through there. Either way works
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Except your way does not verify the signature. I myself am not comfortable with that for an ota. I'll add your method as well though.
adrynalyne said:
Except your way does not verify the signature. I myself am not comfortable with that for an ota. I'll add your method as well though.
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Oh, seriously? Should I go back to 4.0.2 and do it the other way? Does it make a difference? I still want to be getting OTAs and what not.
I wouldn't worry about it. I am just the paranoid type.
I got it to work, but trying to flash the update using the factory recovery would just give me the error with the android belly open with the !. I just moved it to the sd card then and used the alternative method (without verification) and it worked great. Thanks for everything - I really wanted to check this out. We'll see how long I stay on it though.
Thanks for the su file adrynalyne! I flashed it through cwm and it worked like a charm.
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Can someone please explain this line and what goes in the image name spot?
fastboot boot recoveryimagename.img (use the correct name)
I tried the recommended upgrade and got the same as the person a few posts above "flashed the update using the factory recovery would just give me the error with the android belly open with the !"
following the recommended install way, i too get the android with red exclamation when trying to adb reboot recovery; after pushing the update into /cache.
Any suggestions?
New one click root
This method works for the kernel builds dated before June 3, 2014. Thanks to @geohot. Just download the .apk file from http://towelroot.com/. Install it and run.
After 15 seconds your device will reboot. Then install SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu (extract the Superuser.apk from the /common/ folder) and update SU binaries. And now your device is rooted. I myself tested on 4.4.2 locked bootloader and it worked.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Credits:
@geohot
@DoubleYouPee
@gerickjohn
I know rooting Sony devices is pain in arse. But this is the only method as of now.
>Users who already have a backup of TA, unlock your bootloader and follow from step 8.
>Users whose bootloader can't be unlocked or those who wish not to unlock, follow first three steps, visit this thread to install [NUT]'s dual recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288118
and flash this pre-rooted zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761662
Follow the steps below to root your beloved Sony Xperia ZL.
1. Download the latest version of Flashtool.
http://www.flashtool.net/
2. Flash the 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67) firmware using Flashtool. (You are downgrading just to get the backup of TA partition. You never have to do it again in the future to root newer firmwares. If you are lazy, and don't want the backup of TA, just unlock your bootloader and follow the step 7. and face the consequences)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457856
3. Root this firmware by cubeundcube method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
4. Take a TA partition backup using the link below. This is necessary for relocking your bootloader later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
5. Upgrade to 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230) using Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service (or flash a Kitkat ftf. Search in the forum. You will get it). Don't panic that you've lost root. Read further.
6. Make a ftf file of the update files that you have downloaded, using Flashtool (if you upgraded via PCC or SUS).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
7. Unlock bootloader by visiting this link (take a backup of all your data before unlocking bootloader). (Unlocking bootloader voids warranty. But don't worry you can relock as if it was never unlocked as you have backup of TA)
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
8. Download the super su.zip from Chainfire's website. Save it in SD card of your phone.
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
9. Flash a custom kernel by Gustavo RD78. Enter into the CWM recovery and flash the super su.zip to root your phone and turn off the phone in recovery itself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2762551
10. To get back to stock recovery, use the ftf file you downloaded (or created) at step 5. above and Flash only the kernel and fotakernel.
11. Now relock your bootloader by restoring the TA partition backup you made at step 4. Your phone is rooted now with locked bootloader.
Credits:
@Androxyde
@sanjulgupta
@[NUT]
@RyokoN
https://twitter.com/cubeundcube
@DevShaft
@xl VipeR lx
@Chainfire
@Gustavo RD78
@Cookie Ninja
Did I miss anyone? PM me.
Thanks...
So much work though..
I wish someone could shed some light on whether anyone is even trying to find an easy-root for Z/ZL on 4.3/4.4
I mean I understand it's not flagship anymore but surely it's popular enough??
DoubleYouPee said:
Thanks...
So much work though..
I wish someone could shed some light on whether anyone is even trying to find an easy-root for Z/ZL on 4.3/4.4
I mean I understand it's not flagship anymore but surely it's popular enough??
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Its the same with z1 too. No easy rooting tool is available.
This works really great, thx man !!
Sweet! Thanks.
Thanks!
Wow! Works fine on my Xperia ZL C6502! It's very easy :laugh: Thanks :good:
anagramgenius said:
New one click root
This method works for the kernel builds dated before June 3, 2014. Thanks to @geohot. Just download the .apk file from http://towelroot.com/. Install it and run.
After 15 seconds your device will reboot. Then install SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu (extract the Superuser.apk from the /common/ folder) and update SU binaries. And now your device is rooted. I myself tested on 4.4.2 locked bootloader and it worked.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
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DUDE! Thank you so much! This worked perfectly on mine despite the bootloader lock.
SuperSU claimed the binaries' update failed, but it seems to be working anyway.
Rooted.............awesome
DUDE! Thank you so much! This worked perfectly on mine xperia zl c6502 despite the bootloader lock.
SuperSU claimed the binaries' update failed, but it seems to be working anyway.Thanks man you great
anagramgenius said:
New one click root
This method works for the kernel builds dated before June 3, 2014. Thanks to @geohot. Just download the .apk file from http://towelroot.com/. Install it and run.
After 15 seconds your device will reboot. Then install SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu (extract the Superuser.apk from the /common/ folder) and update SU binaries. And now your device is rooted. I myself tested on 4.4.2 locked bootloader and it worked.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Credits:
@geohot
@DoubleYouPee
@gerickjohn
I know rooting Sony devices is pain in arse. But this is the only method as of now.
>Users who already have a backup of TA, unlock your bootloader and follow from step 8.
>Users whose bootloader can't be unlocked or those who wish not to unlock, follow first three steps, visit this thread to install [NUT]'s dual recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288118
and flash this pre-rooted zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761662
Follow the steps below to root your beloved Sony Xperia ZL.
1. Download the latest version of Flashtool.
http://www.flashtool.net/
2. Flash the 4.2.2 (10.3.1.A.2.67) firmware using Flashtool. (You are downgrading just to get the backup of TA partition. You never have to do it again in the future to root newer firmwares. If you are lazy, and don't want the backup of TA, just unlock your bootloader and follow the step 7. and face the consequences)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457856
3. Root this firmware by cubeundcube method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009
4. Take a TA partition backup using the link below. This is necessary for relocking your bootloader later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
5. Upgrade to 4.4.2 (10.5.A.0.230) using Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service (or flash a Kitkat ftf. Search in the forum. You will get it). Don't panic that you've lost root. Read further.
6. Make a ftf file of the update files that you have downloaded, using Flashtool (if you upgraded via PCC or SUS).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129
7. Unlock bootloader by visiting this link (take a backup of all your data before unlocking bootloader). (Unlocking bootloader voids warranty. But don't worry you can relock as if it was never unlocked as you have backup of TA)
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
8. Download the super su.zip from Chainfire's website. Save it in SD card of your phone.
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
9. Flash a custom kernel by Gustavo RD78. Enter into the CWM recovery and flash the super su.zip to root your phone and turn off the phone in recovery itself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2762551
10. To get back to stock recovery, use the ftf file you downloaded (or created) at step 5. above and Flash only the kernel and fotakernel.
11. Now relock your bootloader by restoring the TA partition backup you made at step 4. Your phone is rooted now with locked bootloader.
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free. donate if you would like to
Worked like a charm!! But a question out of the line..
Is it possible to flash custom rom after rooting through this method and then backing up TA and unlock bootloader and again locking bootloader???
Sorry, if the question is vague, but new to android.
Thanks in Advance!
kunalgs said:
Is it possible to flash custom rom after rooting through this method and then backing up TA and unlock bootloader and again locking bootloader???
Sorry, if the question is vague, but new to android.
Thanks in Advance!
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Yes. But lock the bootloader only if you are in stock sony rom(kernel).
CWM/TWRP Recovery
anagramgenius said:
Yes. But lock the bootloader only if you are in stock sony rom(kernel).
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Also, could you please guide me on how to install CWM/TWRP Recovery on ZL 4.4.2 after rooting. I tried to google it but couldn't find a guide for rooted 4.4.2.
kunalgs said:
Also, could you please guide me on how to install CWM/TWRP Recovery on ZL 4.4.2 after rooting. I tried to google it but couldn't find a guide for rooted 4.4.2.
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Search for [NUT] dual revovery.
i love this forum thank u very much!
xperia c3
How to root Xperia c3...help me plz
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A wonderfull day to all. I've been a member here wayback long ago. I know for myself that I don't contribute here a lot. It's because I'm not a very techie person.
But when my mom gave me her old Galaxy Note 2 and try to lurk around here about this phone. I've read a lot of good things about this phone and it's capabilities. Now I'm really getting interested about some things. But almost all of those Applications, Roms, Custom Roms, Recoveries, and Kernels reqiure root access, which my phone doesn't have. Hehehe. I tried to read a lot of post about rooting, but there's a lot of things and terms that confuses me, like MJ5, MK9, Baseband, Modem, Knox enabled, etc. I know that these things need to be considered when rooting. And I know that if I messed things up, my phone wil turn into an expensive paper weight. Hehehe.
The first thing I want to try is to root my phone, and try installing and uninstall system apps and enjoy rooted capabilities. So I'm hoping for somebody that can guide me how can I root this Model and Version. Hoping for your kind consideration guys. As I'm new about this rooting things.
Note:
AFAIK the Android version of this phone is previously 4.1.2 out from the box (not sure though). Then my mom got it updated to 4.3 and noticed that "Knox" is already in the app drawer. But if i open Knox it says: "You need to download and install this app. Downloading via mobile networks may result in additional charges depending on your payment plan." and there's an "Install" button that can be press. Do I need this app or do I need to install this? Is it safe? The phone doesn't have warrranty anymore. And I'm planning to Root, Install Custom Recovery, and Custom ROM in the futere. But I want to do it gradually.
Thank you very much guys for helping people like me.
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Knox is kinda security for phones which when installed secures it (you can google what KNOX really is,I wont go in detail).Now to answer your main question.You can do two things either root your current 4.3 firmware or update to 4.4.2 and root it.Most of the people rooted 4.4.2 after getting the official stock firmware and flash it through odin. If you want to stick to 4.3 firmware and only root and remove unwanted apps and enjoy root privileges then follow this guide to root your phone and have a custom recovery on it.This will trigger knox which means warranty will be void and knox status will be 0x1 and it cannot be reversed.It doesn't harm the phone at all.If you decide to upgrade to 4.4.2 stock ROM and want to root it follow this guide.Flash SuperSu from here via your custom recovery.
singhpratik87 said:
Knox is kinda security for phones which when installed secures it (you can google what KNOX really is,I wont go in detail).Now to answer your main question.You can do two things either root your current 4.3 firmware or update to 4.4.2 and root it.Most of the people rooted 4.4.2 after getting the official stock firmware and flash it through odin. If you want to stick to 4.3 firmware and only root and remove unwanted apps and enjoy root privileges then follow this guide to root your phone and have a custom recovery on it.This will trigger knox which means warranty will be void and knox status will be 0x1 and it cannot be reversed.It doesn't harm the phone at all.If you decide to upgrade to 4.4.2 stock ROM and want to root it follow this guide.Flash SuperSu from here via your custom recovery.
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Thanks man. I think i have to start reading those thread now. Once again, Thank you.
Maybe in the future I will just use this thread to ask more questions while I'm on the process of rooting my phone.
singhpratik87 said:
Knox is kinda security for phones which when installed secures it (you can google what KNOX really is,I wont go in detail).Now to answer your main question.You can do two things either root your current 4.3 firmware or update to 4.4.2 and root it.Most of the people rooted 4.4.2 after getting the official stock firmware and flash it through odin. If you want to stick to 4.3 firmware and only root and remove unwanted apps and enjoy root privileges then follow this guide to root your phone and have a custom recovery on it.This will trigger knox which means warranty will be void and knox status will be 0x1 and it cannot be reversed.It doesn't harm the phone at all.If you decide to upgrade to 4.4.2 stock ROM and want to root it follow this guide.Flash SuperSu from here via your custom recovery.
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Hi again. Just followed your instruction. I chose to stick at 4.3 and have it started. I followed the instruction here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531965. But after flashing Philz recovery and checked if its successful by trying the recovery, my stock recovery still appearing. Not the Philz recovery. I tried it twice. But still failed to have Philz recovery. And I checked my custom binary download, it says "Yes (2 counts)" and my knox is 1. After flashing thru odin, odin says "Pass" and my phone reboot automaticaly. But still no Philz recovery. Thanks.
asin_punk said:
Hi again. Just followed your instruction. I chose to stick at 4.3 and have it started. I followed the instruction here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531965. But after flashing Philz recovery and checked if its successful by trying the recovery, my stock recovery still appearing. Not the Philz recovery. I tried it twice. But still failed to have Philz recovery. And I checked my custom binary download, it says "Yes (2 counts)" and my knox is 1. After flashing thru odin, odin says "Pass" and my phone reboot automaticaly. But still no Philz recovery. Thanks.
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I forgot to mention that you need to uncheck "auto reboot" in odin before you flash the recovery file.So once odin says pass the phone will be still in download mode.Unplug the usb cable from laptop ,pull the phone battery out to turn it off then wait for sometime plug the battery back in and then reboot directly into recovery by pressing volume up plus home plus power button.Your newly flashed recovery that is philz should load up.Try it and let me know.If that works then flash supersu from recovery without booting into your ROM.Once superSu is flashed reboot your phone and let it boot into android.
singhpratik87 said:
I forgot to mention that you need to uncheck "auto reboot" in odin before you flash the recovery file.So once odin says pass the phone will be still in download mode.Unplug the usb cable from laptop ,pull the phone battery out to turn it off then wait for sometime plug the battery back in and then reboot directly into recovery by pressing volume up plus home plus power button.Your newly flashed recovery that is philz should load up.Try it and let me know.If that works then flash supersu from recovery without booting into your ROM.Once superSu is flashed reboot your phone and let it boot into android.
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Woah! Thanks for your quick reply. I did what you said... And YES!!! I have a Philz Recovery Version 5.15 .0 now... I just skip the flashing of super su, because i want to use dr.ketan's Multitool Advance Version in rooting and in removing of bloatwares or dr.ketan's "Bloatware Remover"http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440951 to remove desired bloatwares only. Do you think it's fine? Thanks again.
But the sad part is...
Custom Binary Download: Yes (4 counts)
Knox Warranty Void: 1
Any harm with this status?
asin_punk said:
Woah! Thanks for your quick reply. I did what you said... And YES!!! I have a Philz Recovery Version 5.15 .0 now... I just skip the flashing of super su, because i want to use dr.ketan's Multitool Advance Version in rooting and in removing of bloatwares or dr.ketan's "Bloatware Remover"http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440951 to remove desired bloatwares only. Do you think it's fine? Thanks again.
But the sad part is...
Custom Binary Download: Yes (4 counts)
Knox Warranty Void: 1
Any harm with this status?
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Only harm in tripping KNOX is that your warranty is void (so no samsung repair center will fix your phone for free).Regarding custom binary download when you flash official 4.3 or 4.4.2 STOCK ROM that would get reset.Yes you can use dr ketan's multi tool to reoot and deknox and debloat.Also I suggest you upgrade your philz recovery to 6.25.0 or 6.26.0 version just get that corresponding zip file of newer philz and flash it via your philz 5.0 and done.Enjoy your newly rooted note 2
singhpratik87 said:
Only harm in tripping KNOX is that your warranty is void (so no samsung repair center will fix your phone for free).Regarding custom binary download when you flash official 4.3 or 4.4.2 STOCK ROM that would get reset.Yes you can use dr ketan's multi tool to reoot and deknox and debloat.Also I suggest you upgrade your philz recovery to 6.25.0 or 6.26.0 version just get that corresponding zip file of newer philz and flash it via your philz 5.0 and done.Enjoy your newly rooted note 2
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Wahahaha!!! Huhuhu!!! But before anything else I would like to say Thanks again sir.
Im going crazy... Upon learning around with my Newly Rooted Note 2... I came to the point that I need to reset the phone to factory... I made a full back up using Philz Recov. It is created under internal storage... I forgot to copy it to my Ext_SD...Then make a reset under settings menu... And it got stucked to Samsung Logo. I have to pull the battery out... Then I remember that I made a backup... I quickly boot into recovery, then I cant see my backup. Realized that it is also have been erased during hard reset. Waaahahahaha....
Unfortunately, I don't have a copy of my Stock 4.3 N7100XXUEMK9_N7100COAEML2_N7100XXUEMJ9-COA(Romania/Cosmote) ROM. And now I'm having a hard time to search for my 4.3 STOCK ROM that can be really downloaded. There are some links that has a false download file.
Do you have a link for that file? Sorry for wasting too much of your time. But thanks really.
asin_punk said:
Wahahaha!!! Huhuhu!!! But before anything else I would like to say Thanks again sir.
Im going crazy... Upon learning around with my Newly Rooted Note 2... I came to the point that I need to reset the phone to factory... I made a full back up using Philz Recov. It is created under internal storage... I forgot to copy it to my Ext_SD...Then make a reset under settings menu... And it got stucked to Samsung Logo. I have to pull the battery out... Then I remember that I made a backup... I quickly boot into recovery, then I cant see my backup. Realized that it is also have been erased during hard reset. Waaahahahaha....
Unfortunately, I don't have a copy of my Stock 4.3 N7100XXUEMK9_N7100COAEML2_N7100XXUEMJ9-COA(Romania/Cosmote) ROM. And now I'm having a hard time to search for my 4.3 STOCK ROM that can be really downloaded. There are some links that has a false download file.
Do you have a link for that file? Sorry for wasting too much of your time. But thanks really.
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It might be difficult to get 4.3 stock ROM link.I can get you 4.4.2 FNG4 link .You would need to flash it via your existing philz recovery and you are set.
Dedoxed stock FNG4 post # 4
(no need to re root your phone,just follow instructions in post # 5).Or you can use dr ketan's tool to debloat etc.Good luck
singhpratik87 said:
It might be difficult to get 4.3 stock ROM link.I can get you 4.4.2 FNG4 link .You would need to flash it via your existing philz recovery and you are set.
Dedoxed stock FNG4 post # 4
(no need to re root your phone,just follow instructions in post # 5).Or you can use dr ketan's tool to debloat etc.Good luck
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Hi again. The instruction says "Use TWRP", is it ok if I use PhilzTouchReco? Just to inform you, I just downloaded official 4.4.2 (Philippines Openline) from sammonile and my phone is previously Romania (cosmote), and i'm from Philippines. I can use Romania(Cosmote) here in Philippines. Is it ok if I flash 4.4.2 Philippines(Openline)? And once I'm in 4.4.2, can I still use dr.ketan multitool adv in rooting, deknoxed, debloat and etc? Thank you very much sir.
Rogers released the OTA update for Canadian M8 today, Feb 3. My M8 was rooted, and I previously modified some files. As a result, I encountered errors during the update. The following is what I did to resolve the problems and successfully updated to Lollipop. Please be aware that my data was completely wiped in the process, and so remember to backup important files.
First of all, when your OTA update process failed, you would see the green triangle in recovery turned to red. At that point, you should hold the vol+ button, and tap once on the power button. It will show an error log.
Error 1 - Unexpected content
The update checks for integrity of the current files, and would report error and stop when it detected any system files that had been modified. Please note that just because your M8 is rooted, you still may not get this error, as it depends on whether any files were modified after root. But if it the update ran into this problem, you would see the following error message:
Verifying current system...
"___(some file name)____" has unexpected content
Solution to Error 1 -
One could try to restore individual file back to stock, but I chose to flash the entire rom back to stock. For Rogers, there is no RUU file, and so I could only use a TWRP nandroid image. This is the procedure I followed:
1. Using this toolkit, unlock bootloader, and flash to install TWRP recovery. I used the custom recovery option, to install the latest TWRP (2.8.4.0; link can be found in my 2nd post below);
2. Restore to the 3rd TWRP image with HBoot 3.19 in this post,
3. Flash back stock recovery (*must be recovery from 4.4.4 or 5.0.1. If not, you will run into Error 2 below)
I use the recovery embeded in the 5.0.1 OTA update file downloaded. According to this post, it is down by:
downloading the OTA file; when it ask to install, select install later. Connect your device to PC, open the Internal Storage with PC explorer, browse to Download folder, you'll have the OTA.zip there. Copy that OTA.zip to PC, open it with 7-zip then open firmware.zip that you see inside, extract out the recovery.img
Error 2 - Outdated recovery*
Prior to the loading the updated rom, the installation software checks the version of the existing boot loader. It is expecting the version from either Android 4.4.4 or 5.0.1. If one of these is not found, you will get the following error:
Package expects build fingerprint of htc/rogers/wwe/htc_m8:4.4.4/KTU84P/401507.4:user/release-keys or htc/rogers_wwe/htc_m8:5.0.1/LRx22C/4463267.2:user/release-keys; this device has htc/rogers_wwe/htc_m8:4.4.2/KOT49H/318414.17:user/release-keys.
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The solution is to simply update the recovery from the OTA zip file as described above. Make sure your bootloader is unlocked first.
[Update] Alternative to doing the OTA update to Lollipop, here is the TWRP nandroid backup with Lollipop 5.0.1 for Rogers.
To gain root after Lollipop, go directly to the next post.
Finally, you could also change recovery back to stock recovery for 5.0.1 (attached in the nandroid backup above).
Rooting lollipop
After updating to Lollipop, you could re-root it using the same method as in kitkat. However, make sure you use the latest version of TWRP and SuperSU:
openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-m8.img (link) and
UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip (link)
The M8 Toolkit available in the xda forum still works in helping me to flash the custom recovery.
Any requirements to flash the stock recovery?
MarwanSamirIbraheem said:
Any requirements to flash the stock recovery?
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For an OTA? Yes. You need stock recovery.
xunholyx said:
For an OTA? Yes. You need stock recovery.
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I want to install OTA. But when it begins to install it boots into bootloader and nothing happen.
so I want to install stock recovery to flash this OTA. And my question is.. is there any requirements to do to install "the stock recovery" first?
I have TWRP, bootloader Unlocked, S-on and rooted.
Must be fully stock, right recovery installed. No modified system files, deleted or freezed apps.
MarwanSamirIbraheem said:
I want to install OTA. But when it begins to install it boots into bootloader and nothing happen.
so I want to install stock recovery to flash this OTA. And my question is.. is there any requirements to do to install "the stock recovery" first?
I have TWRP, bootloader Unlocked, S-on and rooted.
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Unlocked bootloader needed. S-on is fine.
Also rooted is ok.
ikeny said:
Unlocked bootloader needed. S-on is fine.
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It's already Unlocked bootloader. BTW the software status: Modified .. not official
and there is something strange. I tried to install the Lollipop OTA with ADB and it didn't work but after this the information in the bootloader changed to: os: 4.16.401.10 15 but the software is 4.4.4 .. How?!
MarwanSamirIbraheem said:
I want to install OTA. But when it begins to install it boots into bootloader and nothing happen.
so I want to install stock recovery to flash this OTA. And my question is.. is there any requirements to do to install "the stock recovery" first?
I have TWRP, bootloader Unlocked, S-on and rooted.
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Go to this thread for downloads and instructions on how to find the recovery you need, and how to flash it.
MarwanSamirIbraheem said:
I tried to install the Lollipop OTA with ADB and it didn't work...!
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Did you try to just run the OTA under system update? Post the error message (Vol up + Pwr button).
ikeny said:
Did you try to just run the OTA under system update? Post the error message (Vol up + Pwr button).
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I will try to download NanDroid backup. Thanks alot for responding!
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xunholyx said:
Go to this thread for downloads and instructions on how to find the recovery you need, and how to flash it.
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I'm downloading a Stock Nandroid Backup for my phone now. should i unroot the phone first or what because i want it full stock after restoring this backup.
Or should i restore it and install a stock recovery too? is the backup comes with the stock recovery? i want to make sure all of this.
Can you tell me step by step what to do here?
MarwanSamirIbraheem said:
I'm downloading a Stock Nandroid Backup for my phone now. should i unroot the phone first or what because i want it full stock after restoring this backup.
Or should i restore it and install a stock recovery too? is the backup comes with the stock recovery? i want to make sure all of this.
Can you tell me step by step what to do here?
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First, you do not need to unroot first. The Nandroid backup will wipe everything including traces of root.
Nandroid restore however won't replace your boot loader. Read my first post again. The step by step guide is already there, under Soultion of Error 1.
UniversalKID said:
Not if the nandroid backup is rooted.
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This is probably correct. I haven't used the stock backups, so I can't say for sure. The backups are taken with a custom recovery, after all. That usually points to rooted.
But...
You install the custom recovery before you flash superuser, so the backups can be made before root is actually gained. There's a good chance they are. Like I said, I don't use them. S-Off and such.
And there is no way to tell if the backup is rooted for sure, from the downloads I have seen.
So make your own backup, and flash the stock nandroid. You can always go back to the way you were. You rooted already once, right? You can do it again.
UniversalKID said:
Not if the nandroid backup is rooted.
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I can't speak for others. But the one linked in my first post is not rooted, and it works fine with OTA update to Lollipop.
ikeny said:
I can't speak for others. But the one linked in my first post is not rooted, and it works fine with OTA update to Lollipop.
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After installing the OTA update of 5.0.1 version, Wi-Fi doesn't open.
it says turning on then after 2 minutes say Error, what is this?
MarwanSamirIbraheem said:
After installing the OTA update of 5.0.1 version, Wi-Fi doesn't open.
it says turning on then after 2 minutes say Error, what is this?
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Try doing a factory reset at boot loader.
MarwanSamirIbraheem said:
After installing the OTA update of 5.0.1 version, Wi-Fi doesn't open.
it says turning on then after 2 minutes say Error, what is this?
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Ana labess fe nafs 7warak
All I need is stock recovery instead of TWRP... Is it easy to do?
And Did the lollipop work fine?Wifi problem still there?
Adham L. Alfy said:
Ana labess fe nafs 7warak
All I need is stock recovery instead of TWRP... Is it easy to do?
And Did the lollipop work fine?Wifi problem still there?
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If you knew how to install TWRP custom recovery, then it is easy to revert back to stock recovery. Same method, just flash the new img file.
No WiFi issue with my lollipop. I did do a factory reset though.
ikeny said:
If you knew how to install TWRP custom recovery, then it is easy to revert back to stock recovery. Same method, just flash the new img file.
No WiFi issue with my lollipop. I did do a factory reset though.
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Is there a possibility to brick my phone if I install an incompatibly stock recovery with my phone version.... I mean how safe is the procedure? Regardless wiping my data (doesn't matter to me)
This is the Zenfone 6's TOOL ALL IN ONE Discussion Thread more info and download go to the Original Thread
TOOL ALL IN ONE
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FUNCTIONS
Install Drivers
Install Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Lock Bootloader (use carefully)
Flash TWRP Recovery
Flash Stock Recovery
Flash Stock Factory Image
Automatic ROOT
Install APKs
Uninstall APKs
Take a Screenshot
Take a Screen Reocrd
Flash Partitions
Erase All Data (This function can decrypt the phone)
Reboot Phone
Update the Tool to latest version
Update Adb and Fastboot to latest version
Set Adb and Fastboot priviliges in system wide
Install Zip directly from PC (Required TWRP on phone)(These functions work perfectly on my pc but i have perfect adb drivers on my pc and perfect TWRP on my phone)
Flash Fastboot ROM
Delete downloaded files
ADB File Manager
DEVICE LIST
If you want you can send a request to add a new device here:
New Device Request Form
Device List
DOWNLOAD
Original Thread
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If you want to support the project please consider making a donation, thanks.
getting the ZF6 next week, can I use this tool to install twrp and magisk and root in the current android version? from searching it seems to be android 10.
cwucwzz said:
getting the ZF6 next week, can I use this tool to install twrp and magisk and root in the current android version? from searching it seems to be android 10.
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Yes you can
playing around with the app until i get the phone, but what steps would you take with the all in one tool to rooting the phone assuming the bootloader is unlocked?
cwucwzz said:
playing around with the app until i get the phone, but what steps would you take with the all in one tool to rooting the phone assuming the bootloader is unlocked?
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Just click on "Recovery Flasher and Device Rooter", choose the TWRP (there is one for pie and one for Q), check "And Root it", choose a magisk version and start the procedure, the tool will automatically download the twrp, boot it, flash it and then will flash also magisk
Is this thing able to unlock the bootloader without using the ASUS method? Or lock it? That's what I'm most interested in.
admirdante said:
Is this thing able to unlock the bootloader without using the ASUS method? Or lock it? That's what I'm most interested in.
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The unlock function can't be done with the tool for zenfone 6, the lock option i don't know if it will work or not, it's the only thing not tested
speaking of unlocking bootloader. is there any difference between the 2 methods explained in this link? cyano//removethis//genmods.org/how-to-unlock-asus-zenfone-6-bootloader
I would be VERY cautious trying to re-lock the bootloader with this tool.
If a guinea pig tester wants to give it a go and report back though, feel free to take that risk
All other functions will most likely work as expected.
It's also worth noting before anyone asks, the Trojan:Win32/Spursint.Q!cl (or similar) virus detected within the .zip is almost certainly false.
As always though, you use these sort of apps at your own risk.
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molex329 said:
speaking of unlocking bootloader. is there any difference between the 2 methods explained in this link? cyano//removethis//genmods.org/how-to-unlock-asus-zenfone-6-bootloader
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As far as I am aware there is only one way to unlock the bootloader, and that is to use the official tool from ASUS:
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-6-ZS630KL/HelpDesk_Download/
NOTE: Unlocking your bootloader will void your warranty.
Hello, has anyone tried this tool to root latest WW version (android 10)? Once rooted, would OTA updates work?
Jorgepfm said:
Hello, has anyone tried this tool to root latest WW version (android 10)? Once rooted, would OTA updates work?
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Once the bootloader is unlocked you will no longer get OTA automatically. You can still download them manually to the root of your internal memory and install them.
mauronofrio said:
Just click on "Recovery Flasher and Device Rooter", choose the TWRP (there is one for pie and one for Q), check "And Root it", choose a magisk version and start the procedure, the tool will automatically download the twrp, boot it, flash it and then will flash also magisk
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Is this still working for zenfone 6?
vernj123 said:
Is this still working for zenfone 6?
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Yes
OK that's good news. Just putting out there but a nice little YouTube overview instructional video would be cool. In any case Thank you.
isthisadagger said:
Once the bootloader is unlocked you will no longer get OTA automatically. You can still download them manually to the root of your internal memory and install them.
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Install manully will work even if the phone is rooted and twrp install on it?
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baster72 said:
Install manully will work even if the phone is rooted and twrp install on it?
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Yes
Can you help me a little as I can not do it, so what I am doing wrong ? - trying to install TWRP (chosen preoption Adroid Q from context) and Magisk 20.3 (for the lastest WW_17.1810.1911.110, Android 10)
Administrator: Flashing TWRP fails: Booting TWRP .... sending boot.img (22040 kb), Booting, Finished . Total time:: 10.902s and then waiting the TWRP boots .... but nothing happens
Jaripi said:
Can you help me a little as I can not do it, so what I am doing wrong ? - trying to install TWRP (chosen preoption Adroid Q from context) and Magisk 20.3 (for the lastest WW_17.1810.1911.110, Android 10)
Administrator: Flashing TWRP fails: Booting TWRP .... sending boot.img (22040 kb), Booting, Finished . Total time:: 10.902s and then waiting the TWRP boots .... but nothing happens
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which rom you have actually? your bootloader is unlocked?
mauronofrio said:
which rom you have actually? your bootloader is unlocked?
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The lastest stock, WW_17.1810.1911.110, Android 10. Bootloader is unlocked.
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-6-ZS630KL/HelpDesk_BIOS/
It works now, using MANUAL MODE and your unofficial TWRP - TWRP 3.3.1-24 Zenfone 6 (I01WD) by mauronofrio, thanks. Well, preoption Android Q (from context) and official TWRP did not work ...