Some of my friends told me that certain Xperia features get broken after a root, and that my phone does not have a stock recovery..i earlier had a micromax a52 (didnt run into any root related problems, custom roms worked fine)
Can anybody run me through rooting my phone, installing cwm recovery and custom mods?
Does the bravia engine get disabled? Is there a way to avoid/revert it? Is bravia engine useful at all?
Just looking for a little help, noob here
hexr96 said:
Some of my friends told me that certain Xperia features get broken after a root, and that my phone does not have a stock recovery..i earlier had a micromax a52 (didnt run into any root related problems, custom roms worked fine)
Can anybody run me through rooting my phone, installing cwm recovery and custom mods?
Does the bravia engine get disabled? Is there a way to avoid/revert it? Is bravia engine useful at all?
Just looking for a little help, noob here
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Rooting guide here
If you don't unlock your bootloader no Xperia features are broken.
If you unlock your bootloader and root some functions like DRM & Software Update may not be working anymore.
Joery360 said:
Rooting guide here
If you don't unlock your bootloader no Xperia features are broken.
If you unlock your bootloader and root some functions like DRM & Software Update may not be working anymore.
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any advantages of unlocking bootloader? I know for a fact that my bootloader is unlockable
hexr96 said:
any advantages of unlocking bootloader? I know for a fact that my bootloader is unlockable
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It's required if you want to use custom roms based on 4.4
But there aren't any daily use roms available. You should keep it locked until Brinly Taylor releases CM.
(And if you unlock it make sure to backup your TA first)
Thankyouu
You should definitely root and then install Xposed Framework and every sort of module that you like. One of the most famous ones is Gravity box, you can almost do everything with it, for example change the size of the nav bar, which in my opinion is insanely huge by default, but you can do a lot more with it.
It's also worth installing Tinted Status Bar, Xperia Flip Settings, Xposed DTN disabler, Hide Stamina mode icon, NFC LockScreenOff Enabler, All Notifications Expanded and so on, you can do everything with root.
I have to root my fon for a call recorder to work. Shud i only root it thru motochopper or shud i go for full root by unlocking bootloader?
If you are on the latest firmware which is 15.3.A.1.14
You should really root your Xperia L by procedure written in link provided
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591290
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According to me only Rooting gives you the full ownership of the phone.Root ASAP.
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Hi,
could someone tell me why I better should not root my Z3?
I know the benefits of rooting but I heard about some points why it's better not to root the Z3...
Greetz
ROOT!
Enjoy life, custom icons, themes, xposed, adfree web and apps, calls from your dual speakers AND back up your drm keys
I see no downsides if you know what you are doing.
Could you tell me what you heard? There are no real downsides. The only things i can think of are losing warranty, but you can easily unroot and the other thing is bricking your phone, that only happens if you didn't use your brains and made a backup.
I heard that the X-Reality for mobile engine and the equlizer won't work anymore after you rooted it...
Oh and I've got stereo for Calls and notifications right out of the box
01001001M said:
I heard that the X-Reality for mobile engine and the equlizer wont work anymore after you rooted it...
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That's a lie. X-reality doesn't work after you unlock your bootloader.
beni8978 said:
That's a lie. X-reality doesn't work after you unlock your bootloader.
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Don't you need to unlock the bootloader to root the device and if not for what reason do you need to unlock the bootloader?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
For locked bootloaders
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That's a lie. X-reality doesn't work after you unlock your bootloader.
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what?
i've unlocked my bootloader and using bravia engines, and it works fine
If you unlock the bootloader on the Z3/Z3C, then you lose your DRM keys, therefore no X-reality, no ClearAudio+, no camera low light stuff, playstation app etc. Basically all Sony developed functions won't work. However if you root it with locked BL, everything will work and you can backup your DRM keys. I did it and everything works fine + there is Titanium Backup, Xposed, SD Write fix etc.
Worth it.
The only thing that won't work after rooting (not unlocking) is PlayStation Remote.
your phone = your decision. want to know reasons pro/cons = google it (before creating thread here...) as simple as that.
Remote play works just need the remote play port 0.6.1
01001001M said:
Hi,
could someone tell me why I better should not root my Z3?
I know the benefits of rooting but I heard about some points why it's better not to root the Z3...
Greetz
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Absolutely no reason you shouldn't root, especially now that you can do so w/ a locked BL so you save DRM keys. The simple reason of adding Xposed framework should be enough. It will work guaranteed. Here are some good links IMO.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58591838&postcount=1054
And to fix stereo issue on notifications (notifications louder / coming out of both speakers - don't think root is needed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/z3-speakers-incoming-call-headphones-t2889964
Hi guys, just a couple noob questions:
I'm planning to update to Marshmallow but, if I don't like it can I go back to Lollipop?
This is because maybe I'll have bugs like most people here and also because I want to root it(when they find an exploit) and that can only be done while in Lollipop am I right?
Thank you for your help.
Yes you can go back to lollipop if you want by flashing lollipop firmware with flashtool.
There is root for MM.
Is there root?
But I have to unlock the bootloader right? I'll just wait until there's a way to root without doing that.
No that's not right if an exploit is found on marshmallow then there would not be need to go to lollipop unless the exploit was found on lollipop. Also marshmallow has far less bugs than lollipop. But as @gm007 said there is unlocked bootloader root and you can downgrade by flashing firmware with flashtool
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GeramanX said:
Is there root?
But I have to unlock the bootloader right? I'll just wait until there's a way to root without doing that.
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In case if you didn't know, if you're waiting for root without unlock because of the loss of functions e.g x-reality etc., check this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/sony-credentials-restore-unlocking-t3296383
(Sony credentials restore after unlocking the bootloader), It simulates the sony credentials to get the sony functions back.
If you are waiting for different reason, just ignore my post.
Fleet.tw said:
In case if you didn't know, if you're waiting for root without unlock because of the loss of functions e.g x-reality etc., check this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/sony-credentials-restore-unlocking-t3296383
(Sony credentials restore after unlocking the bootloader), It simulates the sony credentials to get the sony functions back.
If you are waiting for different reason, just ignore my post.
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Thank you for your help guys, I'll update to Marshmallow and just keep waiting, I'm familiar with waiting since the PSP and PS3 era.
Evening all,
Just placed an order for the Z5 Compact after my Z has started playing up after 3 years of use,
Basically I had mine rooted a long time ago, and I havnt really touched it since or done any rooting/customization in ages and im drawing a blank..
Basically want to root the Z5 and downgrade to the 4.42 firmware as I have on my Z, as I dislike the 5.51 software the menu options etc looks very tacky for stock Sony layout, and it looks like 6 marshmallow is the same.
Is this feasible or reccomended?
Is there a step by step guide I can follow as I am seriously ****e with computers and all this stuff, I also wanted to learn about and if there are guides on how I can customise the menu etc If I can keep 5.51 or even upgrade to 6.0 and root the device and install a custom theme and change the menu layout etc?
Is this possible at all, I know people have custom software but I havnt a clue on how to go about rooting it let alone customising it...
Any help much appreciated!
There is no 4.4.2 firmware available for z5 series...
Daniel_GB said:
There is no 4.4.2 firmware available for z5 series...
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lol cool well that answers that, can the menu/ settings etc be customized and changed,
kam90 said:
lol cool well that answers that, can the menu/ settings etc be customized and changed,
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I don't think you can customize settings menu in stock roms...
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I don't think you can customize settings menu in stock roms...
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Im planning on rooting from 5.51 found a decent guide with use of command prompt so should be easy I hope! Is there an app/program downloadable after root which will allow me to apply custom themes/ menu layouts.
I can only remember Super SU, and theres an aptoide one I had iirc
hey. no offense but i'd suggest you read and learn a bit more about rooting newer xperia devices before you do any mistake.
its for sure no easy thing if you arent much into this stuff. just to mention one thing: at this moment there is no way to root the z5
with locked bootloader. unlocking your bootloader means, that you most probably lose your warranty and the drm keys. those keys
can be simulated by a workaround, but infact they are gone forever without any chance to restore them.
in the end, rooting the z5 now is a process of unlocking bootloader (via flashtool or adb), flash kernel via adb, flash twrp recovery via adb
and finally install supersu via twrp flash.
these should be enough keywords to google for, and/or getting knowledge here in xda forums. once again, i just can advice
you read all those guides twice....
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hey. no offense but i'd suggest you read and learn a bit more about rooting newer xperia devices before you do any mistake.
its for sure no easy thing if you arent much into this stuff. just to mention one thing: at this moment there is no way to root the z5
with locked bootloader. unlocking your bootloader means, that you most probably lose your warranty and the drm keys. those keys
can be simulated by a workaround, but infact they are gone forever without any chance to restore them.
in the end, rooting the z5 now is a process of unlocking bootloader (via flashtool or adb), flash kernel via adb, flash twrp recovery via adb
and finally install supersu via twrp flash.
these should be enough keywords to google for, and/or getting knowledge here in xda forums. once again, i just can advice
you read all those guides twice....
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DRM keys arent really required though are they? are they not restorable/ way to back them up prior, ive googled Z5 compact root and ive got loads of links on search results though
Voiding warranty of new device and god knows what will be with restored fake DRM keys with further updates, and no, there is NO rooting Z5 series with having Bootloader locked for now, i doubt there will ever be a method but hope im wrong. You might want to reconsider Z5 series, replace your Z with Z3 that is easily rootable even with locked BL and is on Marshmallow list.
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DRM keys arent really required though are they? are they not restorable/ way to back them up prior, ive googled Z5 compact root and ive got loads of links on search results though
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well, the drm keys are required for e.g. x-reality, camera postprocessing, ps controller support and much more. at the moment the drm restore patch works, but who knows, google or sony could counterpatch this aswell. you can only backup them with root. to get root you need to unlock your bootloader first. unlock bootloader = drm key lost forever. you cant lock your bootloader without original drm keys, and with unlocked bootloader you dont have ota updates and pc companion wont work anymore. means, you always have to update manually with
flashtool.
Really?! Cause with my Z I could link up with pc companion and do a factory reset which wiped out the root and everything on it when it froze up..
What about the main thread on this forum... is there any other reading or threads/guides in relation to this
Hey everybody I really want to install this on my Xperia Z5 and I'm a total newbie in Android Development, rooting and stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...-n-style-xperia-x-systemui-v1-themes-t3368086
This one is for Z5 and I really like to have this on my phone, The difference of this with the other ones in "Cross Device Development" is that it doesn't require root, I don't want to root my phone nor unlock my bootloader and I think I can't cause in Service Menu; bootloader unlock is not allowed as I'm on Vodafone UK.
This mod requires Deodex and then flash via recovery, What I'm asking is that doesn't installing a recovery or to deodex using it require root?, correct me if I'm wrong but it appears that there's already a recovery available on the Z5 if so can I flash that using Sony's own recovery?
In short is there anyway to install this on my Z5 Without rooting?
Cheers mates!
Daniel Craig said:
Hey everybody I really want to install this on my Xperia Z5 and I'm a total newbie in Android Development, rooting and stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...-n-style-xperia-x-systemui-v1-themes-t3368086
This one is for Z5 and I really like to have this on my phone, The difference of this with the other ones in "Cross Device Development" is that it doesn't require root, I don't want to root my phone nor unlock my bootloader and I think I can't cause in Service Menu; bootloader unlock is not allowed as I'm on Vodafone UK.
This mod requires Deodex and then flash via recovery, What I'm asking is that doesn't installing a recovery or to deodex using it require root?, correct me if I'm wrong but it appears that there's already a recovery available on the Z5 if so can I flash that using Sony's own recovery?
In short is there anyway to install this on my Z5 Without rooting?
Cheers mates!
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No, you can't. You can't flash anything not-sony-signed on stock phone.
Locked bootloader with stock kernel is completely closed and protects system partitions.
You must unlock you bootloader to do anything you can find in these forums. Absolutely no other way.
If you wish, you can try searching on Play store an app (launcher) that emulates Xperia X home launcher. If there's any, it will be limited in comparison with the solution provided in the thread above, as it will not change System UI elements.
Regarding unlocking, please enable "OEM unlock" in developer settings (tap many times on "build number" in settings -> phone info ). Try again to check your Unlocking possibility in service menu.
Thank you, thank you very much for your reply, The Xperia X launcher is already available on Beta Home Program, however it's the lockscreen I really really like, such a shame that you can't get it without root.
Please i need to know, recently i bought an Xperia Z5 Premium, but i want to root it, will i still get OTA updates?
And if someone can tell me what is the most secure way to root it.
I will thankyou a lot of your help, thanks:highfive:
OcainD said:
Please i need to know, recently i bought an Xperia Z5 Premium, but i want to root it, will i still get OTA updates?
And if someone can tell me what is the most secure way to root it.
I will thankyou a lot of your help, thanks:highfive:
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If you use systemless root, you should be able to take updates; you'll have to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom kernel. Take a look at either SuperSU or Magisk.
Why would you need OTA, just flash newest version with flashtool and that's it.
And the most easiest way to root, is to :
unlock bootloader, flash latest 32.2.A.5.11 firmware using flashtool, and then flash patched stock kernel( twrp included), and flash latest supersu using TWRP (it will be installed systemless). Cheers
You won't receive any OTAs once you unlock your bootloader.
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You won't receive any OTAs once you unlock your bootloader.
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BTW, I will use this toolkit: https://drfone.wondershare.com/android-root.html
(Yes my xperia is supported by the toolkit)
Does this will unlock my bootloader?i dont want to loose OTA and i will only uninstall some bloatware and hide the button bar
OcainD said:
BTW, I will use this toolkit: https://drfone.wondershare.com/android-root.html
(Yes my xperia is supported by the toolkit)
Does this will unlock my bootloader?i dont want to loose OTA and i will only uninstall some bloatware and hide the button bar
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As far as I know, there is currently no way of rooting Xperia Z5 without unlocking the bootloader. If you decide to do so, don't forget to take TA backup before doing it.
furkandeger said:
As far as I know, there is currently no way of rooting Xperia Z5 without unlocking the bootloader. If you decide to do so, don't forget to take TA backup before doing it.
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Thanks mate, anyway i will wait for Nougat update to root my device
I wonder what would happend if somebody try to unlock device which has unlockable BL status...does he brick the phone or something other...
Sony Z5 black
Nah, it just fails to unlock.
BACKUP DRM KEYS BEFORE UNLOCKING !!!!! Just in case anything goes wrong and you need to take your phone to service center (so you won't void your warrenty)