[Q&A] [ROOT] Root Your Xperia M2 !! (Update: For Kitkat!!) - Sony Xperia M2

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Not work for me if I plug my phone flashtool just say: 18/032/2014 01:32:19 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
18/032/2014 01:32:19 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

I do all the spetps but when i plug my phone to my pc flashtool just say that:
Device connected with USB debugging off
For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
and than nothing happend.
Xperia M2 D3203 Locked Bootloader

You need to unlock your bootloader.... And make sure you have the drivers installed.... Drivers are in the flashtool folder

Can't use OTA
Everytime I try to use OTA, it says my ROM is not supported, neither does the kernel... I flashed JB 4.3 with a stock rom i found on this forum. My device is a D2306

[ASK]
You Say " Update via OTA to KK 4.4.4 or KK 4.4.2 whatever you need ( 4.4.4 recommended ) ". Whether the phone still rooted after the update KK via OTA?

When you say OTA - do you mean literally Over the Air when my phone prompts or via some other app/program?
I searched the play store for OTA and there are now lots of apps i dont need installed!
Also, why does the Root not get overwritten by my upgrade back to 4.4.4?
Thanks

No need to unlock bootloader. Also no need to update via OTA. Download ftf just in case which you can flash any time you want.

I have one question
I have jb 4.3 on d2303, i rooted it with towerlroot. So, can i upgrade my phone to 4.4.4 with ftf file on flashtool without loosing root privileges?

I successfully rooted my D2303 using the OT method. Now i have a rooted 4.4.4, with installed and working apps like greenify, link2SD amd app ops. Supersu(latest ifrom play store) is installed and working, but it asks me to update binaries and if I do so, im loosing the root and have to use fashtool to force root again. Any advice, as I'm new to rooting. Thanks!

It's not work
I try root my Sony m2 dual phone without unlock the boot loader but its not work ..
I downgrade to 4.3 and try to root its not work

swnny said:
I successfully rooted my D2303 using the OT method. Now i have a rooted 4.4.4, with installed and working apps like greenify, link2SD amd app ops. Supersu(latest ifrom play store) is installed and working, but it asks me to update binaries and if I do so, im loosing the root and have to use fashtool to force root again. Any advice, as I'm new to rooting. Thanks!
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Just to awnser my own question - after updating SuperSU to the latest (as of now) 2.46 version and updating its binaries, you need to run Sony RIC Killer to gain /system -rw permissions again. After that it works perfectly!

need help ASAP>>>>>>>>>>>>>
4.4 KITKAT
LOCKED BOOTLOADER
1. Downgrade to JB, Root your Phone using Towel Root in Jelly Bean
2. Update via OTA to KK 4.4.2 or KK 4.4.4 whatever you need (4.4.4 is recommended)
3. In this process, don't try to install or uninstall anything
4. Wait for booting finish
5. Install latest SuperSU from Play Store
6. Open Flashtool in PC
7. Connect your phone to PC
I did everything's according to above.after that when i connect my m2 2303 to flashtool,it stop @ "running installftkit as root thru sysrun" stage.
any help pls>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Roshan mj said:
4.4 KITKAT
LOCKED BOOTLOADER
1. Downgrade to JB, Root your Phone using Towel Root in Jelly Bean
2. Update via OTA to KK 4.4.2 or KK 4.4.4 whatever you need (4.4.4 is recommended)
3. In this process, don't try to install or uninstall anything
4. Wait for booting finish
5. Install latest SuperSU from Play Store
6. Open Flashtool in PC
7. Connect your phone to PC
I did everything's according to above.after that when i connect my m2 2303 to flashtool,it stop @ "running installftkit as root thru sysrun" stage.
any help pls>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Try using modded EasyRootTool as this method sais: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/general/xperia-m2-aua-2403-root-philz-touch-t3072833

Roshan mj said:
4.4 KITKAT
LOCKED BOOTLOADER
1. Downgrade to JB, Root your Phone using Towel Root in Jelly Bean
2. Update via OTA to KK 4.4.2 or KK 4.4.4 whatever you need (4.4.4 is recommended)
3. In this process, don't try to install or uninstall anything
4. Wait for booting finish
5. Install latest SuperSU from Play Store
6. Open Flashtool in PC
7. Connect your phone to PC
I did everything's according to above.after that when i connect my m2 2303 to flashtool,it stop @ "running installftkit as root thru sysrun" stage.
any help pls>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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I know this way works flawlessly, used it myself several times.. You must be doing something wrong somewhere fella. Don't try to update supersu binaries till you have forced root with flashtool. Then mount system r/w, I personally think this is the easiest way to root the M2 if your new at this
D2303 stock 4.4.4 KK rooted philz touch recovery xposed Bravia engine 2 x-reality

hey
hello,i'm new in this forum, and i wanna know if the root it's working on 2306, Version 18.3.1.C.1.15?

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[ROOT] Root Your Xperia M2 !! (Update: For Kitkat!!)

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Hi guys I'll share tutorial how to Root Your Xperia M2 Single & Dual
I just n00bs here, need to share my knowledge
4.3 JELLY BEAN
LOCKED BOOTLOADER
Using Towel Root (Download) download & click Root, Your device will rebooted. After that download SuperSU in Play Store.
UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
Just Download The Recovery For Your Device (Single or Dual) and Download SuperSU.zip and flash the zip You get rooted fast!!
4.4 KITKAT
LOCKED BOOTLOADER
1. Downgrade to JB, Root your Phone using Towel Root in Jelly Bean
2. Update via OTA to KK 4.4.2 or KK 4.4.4 whatever you need (4.4.4 is recommended)
3. In this process, don't try to install or uninstall anything
4. Wait for booting finish
5. Install latest SuperSU from Play Store
6. Open Flashtool in PC
7. Connect your phone to PC
8. Now flashtool will describe your phone information, then click Root Tab in top, after that choose force root by TowelRoot
UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
1. Flash FTF 4.4 Kitkat
2. Flash CWM Kernel (Whatever it's for 4.3 or 4.4) You must get booted to CWM only
3. Download & Flash SuperSU.zip
4. Power Off & Flash Kernel 4.4 From FTF
5. You can find how to fix mount system here
If you have notifications from SuperSU that notice binary needs update, just choose in Normal mode, don't try in CWM/TWRP mode!
Hit Thanks if I helped You :victory:
Tested on M2 (D2305) 18.0.A.1.30. Both ways work stable. Sorry for my bad English
mjckey said:
Tested on M2 (D2305) 18.0.A.1.30. Both ways work stable. Sorry for my bad English
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OK Bro thanks for feedback:fingers-crossed:
of course its work! :fingers-crossed:
Dickey Kid'deviel said:
of course its work! :fingers-crossed:
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Hi owner icb
How about v4 :fingers-crossed:
Dickey Kid'deviel said:
of course its work! :fingers-crossed:
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Yep
mrguru said:
Hi owner icb
How about v4 :fingers-crossed:
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what is icb? i dont know about that
Dickey Kid'deviel said:
what is icb? i dont know about that
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In my Country, ICB is a BANK not Custom ROM
still not working on kitkat 4.4.2 bro
@Bin4ry @DooMLoRD kitkat root 4.4.2 Update please
From the towelroot thread:
"..towelroot used a specific vulnerability in kernels dated before June 3. If your kernel is dated after June 3, the vulnerability has been patched and there is nothing GeoHot can "fix" to make towelroot work on your device.."
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Looks like the kernel for the M2 KitKat update has this fixed. Too bad; might stay on 4.3 Jelly Bean for a while. I just can't give up root access and Xposed Framework.
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Naufal Sidik said:
4.4 KITKAT
UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
Downgrade Your M2 to 4.3 JB, do root method like Root For 4.3 JB. Flash FTF Kitkat with exclude Kernel.sin & Loader.sin. Very Important!! Don't do Wipe Cache & Data!! Then reboot to homescreen you will get Root!! You can find how to fix mount system here
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Which part of this makes it impossible to use it on a locked bootloader? Also, I don't seem to be able to untick flashing of loader.sin in flashtool. Did you mean remove it from .ftf?
Hello,
Does the author of this method root KK, may explain how he was able to make a flash FTF KK (18.3.C.0.37) without kernel.sin and loader.sin ????
Me after this operation the phone at all is not "wake"
Please write exactly step by step how this done.
A loader.sin and kernel.sin I was able to remove the FTF using rar
Because I do not see the possibility of removing loader.sin by flashtool.
Also, this method presented here, unfortunately, did not work.
Back to JB.
In spite of everything thank you to the author's guide to root for the KK .
Regards.
*Written by Google Translate
This is what I'm getting as well. I thought it was because of the bootloader, but yours is unlocked so... The instructions for KK are clearly unclear (no pun intended)
i make easy root for all xpreia M2.
but i need cwm for install this.
any body have cwm or kernel with cwm for kitkat???????
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3chd81anczin4g2/root1.zip
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alinolaw71 said:
i make easy root for all xpreia M2.
but i need cwm for install this.
any body have cwm or kernel with cwm for kitkat???????
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3chd81anczin4g2/root1.zip
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AFAIK, I don't think there is cwm for KK...
also, does this allow us to mount R/W?
so is your root for unlocked bootloaders only ,or for all ,and have you tested it .alinolaw71
StardustGeass said:
AFAIK, I don't think there is cwm for KK...
also, does this allow us to mount R/W?
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yup bro.
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wrtease5865 said:
so is your root for unlocked bootloaders only ,or for all ,and have you tested it .alinolaw71
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this mod for all device with lock and unlock bl.
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so does it give full root .and what about ndr utils .any news on cwm for us on d2303 kk .also the root give full right on kitkat
alinolaw71 said:
i make easy root for all xpreia M2.
but i need cwm for install this.
any body have cwm or kernel with cwm for kitkat???????
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3chd81anczin4g2/root1.zip
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How to install it ?????
With CWM - of course, no problem, but there is no CWM for the [2303] so as flash .....?

[Q] how to root the xperia m2 with kitkat ?

how to root the xperia m2 with kitkat? :crying::crying::crying:
cidneyebruna said:
how to root the xperia m2 with kitkat? :crying::crying::crying:
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1 Unlock the bootloader
2 Install CWM from D2302
3 Go to the CWM and install SuperSU
4 Go back stock kernel of 4.4 kernel.sin and fotakernel.sin
5. Reboot
at the moment the only way
how to make root on d2303?
I think people wants to make root without unlock bootloader.
So actually, there's no solution..... you must unloack your bootloader or wait
help
you must use towelroot to root your device
ravendra275 said:
you must use towelroot to root your device
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On KitKat of Xperia M2, Towelroot doesn't works...
joeljr38 said:
On KitKat of Xperia M2, Towelroot doesn't works...
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ok dude
have you tried frama root
Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?
if this works for d2305? i want UBL and deodex it
have you try vroot?
vroot did not work
ripp2003 said:
Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?
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Ok so the boot .img needs to be modified cause actually, this line block the write remount command : r.o secure=0
NFound said:
1 Unlock the bootloader
2 Install CWM from D2302
3 Go to the CWM and install SuperSU
4 Go back stock kernel of 4.4 kernel.sin and fotakernel.sin
5. Reboot
at the moment the only way
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Please Build Kernel Support Cwm For Kitkat Sir....
i've tried with towelroot V.3,, wich can handle the problem (rooting on kitkat) but it didnt work
The towelroot v3 only support kernel before june 2014,,,n the other side the M2 Kitkat has a new kernel..
Root for a D2303 model with 4.4.2 build 18.3.C.0.37
NFound said:
1 Unlock the bootloader
2 Install CWM from D2302
3 Go to the CWM and install SuperSU
4 Go back stock kernel of 4.4 kernel.sin and fotakernel.sin
5. Reboot
at the moment the only way
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Could anyone elaborate further on a similar approach applicable to a D2303 model with 4.4.2 build 18.3.C.0.37?
Any successful attempt?
Many thanks
I have the same problem - any help would be much appreciatted
root on D2303 with kitkat
Originally Posted by ripp2003 View Post
Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?
Any app that accesses the system (busybox, exposed ect.) Must be flashed via recovery. This method works fine on my device. Although each time the recovery must be flashed and once the appropriate apps are flashed, must be the stock kernel flashed via flash tool again, but this is at the moment the only way to get a system with the appropriate apps and root privileges!
sorry for the bad english
dotzi75 said:
Originally Posted by ripp2003 View Post
Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?
Any app that accesses the system (busybox, exposed ect.) Must be flashed via recovery. This method works fine on my device. Although each time the recovery must be flashed and once the appropriate apps are flashed, must be the stock kernel flashed via flash tool again, but this is at the moment the only way to get a system with the appropriate apps and root privileges!
sorry for the bad english
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ok, I understrand : so I have to install cwm recovery, install busybox and xposed then reflash only kernel... will try Thanks
Clarifications pending
dotzi75 said:
I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
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Your post raised a few questions:
1. Did you root your D2303 running Android 4.4.2? How?
2. What recovery did you flash? Where did you find it? Did you use one dedicated to D2302 or D2305?
Many thanks for your clarifications
Regards
hi
no any way to root Sony Xperia M2 Dual ( d2302 ) Kitkat ?
i dont like to open bootloader or update my phone from 4.3 to 4.4 with ota , i flashin my phone with flashtool to update 4.4. soo , i try to root with towelroot v1 , 2 , 3 and vrot but all of them not working .
no way ?

Is there a way to root on 5.1.1 23.4.A.1.200 ?

Hello there,
have been trying to root my new xperia z3 for 3 weekends now with no luck.
My bootloader has been unlocked through sony website, then relocked and unlocked many times using flashtool.
Looks like all the recoveries (doomlord, twrp) I could find work only on 4.4.4. Then I use flashtool to flash lollipop 5.1.1 23.4.A.1.200 and either wipe and loose the root or don't wipe all and enter a bootloop.
Flashing those recovery kernels straight on lollipop make the phone enter bootloop.
Are you guys able to root those Z3 under 5.1.1 ?
thank you
Sure shot easy way is flash kitkat firmware and use giefroot or flash 5.0 firmware and use kingroot.
Mate, you have to flash a prerooted version of 5.1.1 you can't just flash a stock rom and expect to stay rooted.
Downgrade to Kitkat then root and install a custom recovery. Then you download 5.1.1, Super Su and a custom recovery, create a pre rooted flashable zip with PRFcreator . Then flash it in your custom recovery and you're done. Rooted 5.1.1 with a custom recovery ready to rock.
Kingroot isn't recommendable, your IMEI is sent to China. Downgrade to 4.4, root with giefieroot, upgrade with pre-rooted ROM.
Btw: did you make a backup of your TA partition before unlocking bootloader?
Thanks a lot for your answer guys.
Am unusually struggling with this device.
lol1rfs said:
Mate, you have to flash a prerooted version of 5.1.1 you can't just flash a stock rom and expect to stay rooted.
Downgrade to Kitkat then root and install a custom recovery. Then you download 5.1.1, Super Su and a custom recovery, create a pre rooted flashable zip with PRFcreator . Then flash it in your custom recovery and you're done. Rooted 5.1.1 with a custom recovery ready to rock.
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Have already downgraded to kitkat, installed custom recovery and rooted. But the 5.1.1 stock flash indeed wipe everything.
Haven't found yet a custom recovery for 5.1.1 that doesn't make the phone enter a bootloop. Would you happen to have a link ?
I'll give a look to that PRFcreator, didn't know about it.
Jkay7 said:
Kingroot isn't recommendable, your IMEI is sent to China. Downgrade to 4.4, root with giefieroot, upgrade with pre-rooted ROM.
Btw: did you make a backup of your TA partition before unlocking bootloader?
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This is what I read about kingroot and haven't found any other way to root a 5.1.1 stock.
Where could I find a pre-rooter ROM then ? My wish was to be stock and rooted to be able to use apps like titanium backup and adblockers. Used to try custom roms every other day on my old SGS but today I'd be happy with something that just works.
Did not make any backup before unlocking but looked like flashtool was able to relock the device. Am I right guessing I didn't loose my DRM keys then ?
Thanks again for your answers.
Edit: looks like am missing sthg, what's the point in rooting a kitkat to upgrade with a pre-rooted lollipop right after ?
After KitKat root you get a Lollipop pre-rooted image and flash it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361
Here are the steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
I hope you made a TA backup before unlocking your bootloader, otherwise you have lost your DRM keys forever.
Anyway, if your bootloader is now locked, follow the guide that Licaon_Kter linked in the above post.
The exploit that lets us root our Z3 only works on Kitkat, so downgrade first, run the exploit to obtain root, and install recovery.
You will then have stock, rooted, KitKat.
To get to 5.1.1, you will then need to either create your own pre rooted firmware, or download one that someone has kindly posted on here.
If you want to learn how to do it, read this --> Create your own pre rooted firmware with PRF Creator
PRF Creator will create a zip file that can be flashed from recovery, so once you have recovery installed, it's dead easy.
That will get you where you want to be.
However . . . and there's always a however lol . . .
. . . if you still have an unlocked bootloader, it is much simpler from wherever you are.
Find any custom rom that has recovery built in, and almost all do, then fastboot the kernel only, the boot.img.
Reboot your device and enter recovery.
Install your pre rooted firmware that you have either created with PRF Creator, or downloaded from here.
Job done.
My personal advice is read, read, and then read some more.
It can be very complicated, but you'll get the hang of it.
Licaon_Kter said:
After KitKat root you get a Lollipop pre-rooted image and flash it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361
Here are the steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
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I still have an unlocked bootloader since flashtool can lock and unlock it in a matter of a second.
Went back again in KK rooted with twrp recovery.
Wiped data, cache, dalvik.
Flashed D6603_23.4.A.1.232_Customized_US_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.2 1 from the link above and ... CWM recovery report install from sdcard completed after 1s and nothing more. Am still booting in KK after that.
This didn't work for me. Am losing it now with this phone.
Am I missing sthg ? Any advice ?
Can't use PRFCreator, am under mac os...
Thanks to all for your help
Try with TWRP too
Licaon_Kter said:
After KitKat root you get a Lollipop pre-rooted image and flash it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361
Here are the steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
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Licaon_Kter said:
Try with TWRP too
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tried twrp found there http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/recovery-z3-twrp-2-8-4-0-t3028846
phone is not booting anymore.
twrp post says it doesn't work on stock room.
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Is there really anyone out there with a rooted stock lollipop ?
or you are all using customs ?
am seriously questionning the thing now
Why would you NOT follow the steps?
GO AGAIN from the start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
Licaon_Kter said:
Why would you NOT follow the steps?
GO AGAIN from the start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
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I just can't, I don't have access to a window machine
Both giefroot and FlashTool are for Win/Mac/Linux.
Licaon_Kter said:
Both giefroot and FlashTool are for Win/Mac/Linux.
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I appreciate your still trying to help me.
I do use flashtool and am able to root a Kitkat 23.0.A.2.93, so I don't see the point in using giefroot unless it could root a lollipop.
I have read thoroughly and downloaded pre-rooted lollipop stock roms from the link you provided.
Once under KK, rooted, with all settings set properly (debug, security, etc...), and all caches/dalvik/data wiped, the CMW recovery just don't flash those lollipop roms. After just one sec, it says install completed but then the device still boot under KK.
TWRP doesn't even intall, so am wondering if this is even possible to get a TWRP on stock rom.
Have tried all of those with bootloader unlocked and locked, or a mix like unlocked first to be able to root a KK, then relock to flash a stock prerooted 5.1.1 (as stated in the post) but then I get a device that doesn't even boot.
Tried dualrecovery too, flash the zip, and nothing.
I suspect all of you guys have used some sort of .bat windows utility to get through this.
Once again, thanks for your help and patience.
ikho said:
I do use flashtool and am able to root a Kitkat 23.0.A.2.93, so I don't see the point in using giefroot unless it could root a lollipop.
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The point is to go from the BEGINing _again_: Flash stock KK, giefroot, XZ, pre-rooted LP
I have done it in Linux w/ locked bootloader and stock ROM, hence my pointers.
XZDualrecovery has TWRP 2.8.7.0. But, do take note that you use Volume Down to enter PhilzTouch Recovery and Volume Up to enter TWRP.
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Both giefroot and FlashTool are for Win/Mac/Linux.
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am sorry, can't find how to use giefroot on a mac.
read quite a few post of people saying that was not working for them.
Run the INSTALL.SH file in a console (just like they instruct you for the .BAT file for Windows), it detects OS and runs either adb for Linux or for Mac.
Well, like I said, it worked fine in Linux, I guess it should work on Mac, providing the device is detected ok beforehand and such. ( what does "adb devices" outputs with the phone connected ? )
Licaon_Kter said:
Run the INSTALL.SH file in a console (just like they instruct you for the .BAT file for Windows), it detects OS and runs either adb for Linux or for Mac.
Well, like I said, it worked fine in Linux, I guess it should work on Mac, providing the device is detected ok beforehand and such. ( what does "adb devices" outputs with the phone connected ? )
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yaaay, houray it finally worked
big thanks man, you saved me $500 on that one !

I need help how to downgrade 5.1.1 to 4.4.4 so i can root

Hi,i need help how to downgrade my sony z3 D6653 5.1.1 to 4.4.4 or any other way to root without downgrading?
anyone can post step by step process will be a great help.im sorry im still a noob.my device is not rooted yet.thank you so much and more power!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056 downgrade / giefroot / Dualrecovery /Update through TWRP or try kingroot (without downgrade) then install dualrecovery.
DualRecovery is necessary to fix root on locked bootloader.
You'll find others tutorials for flashing through Flashtool or just adapt some steps from this one.
Thanks sky,i will try this when i get home
Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
Thank you!my device is now rooted
Sent from my D6603 using XDA Free mobile app
can you tell me how u root ur 6653? i have the same phone running build 23.4.A.1.232 thanks
On lollipop use kingroot then install Dual Recovery Or downgrade to Kitkat with tutorial on 2nd message and root with giefroot then install dual recovery and return to lollipop with flashing lollipop through TWRP.
Skyllery said:
On lollipop use kingroot then install Dual Recovery Or downgrade to Kitkat with tutorial on 2nd message and root with giefroot then install dual recovery and return to lollipop with flashing lollipop through TWRP.
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I tried kingroot my build is still in development. Guess downgrade is only option?
I unlocked BL from the Sony forum
chongman said:
I tried kingroot my build is still in development. Guess downgrade is only option?
I unlocked BL from the Sony forum
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The idea is to root before unlocking the bootloader .. for backup TA partition if you want your DRM key back.
If you have unlock the bootloader install FOTA TWRP and you can root with (FOTA) TWRP (reboot in TWRP and a message will appear) and install Super Su. Or flash any stock or custom pre-rooted ROM with (FOTA) TWRP.

Xperia M2 - unlock Bootloader on Software 18.6.A.0.182.

hello Guys,
ive got an M2 (D2303) sice 2 Weeks with Stock Lollipop 5.1.1
BL unlocked allowed = YES
But Sony dev says "Important note! In order to unlock your Xperia™ M2 you need to be on software version 18.3.C.0.37"
My M2 works with 18.6.A.0.182.
need to root the Phone for a Special App which Needs root permission.
Question, whats the way, if there is one, to unlock my Bootloader for rooting the device.
P.S. sorry for my "beginner-english" and many thanks to help me out!
koesven said:
hello Guys,
ive got an M2 (D2303) sice 2 Weeks with Stock Lollipop 5.1.1
BL unlocked allowed = YES
But Sony dev says "Important note! In order to unlock your Xperia™ M2 you need to be on software version 18.3.C.0.37"
My M2 works with 18.6.A.0.182.
need to root the Phone for a Special App which Needs root permission.
Question, whats the way, if there is one, to unlock my Bootloader for rooting the device.
P.S. sorry for my "beginner-english" and many thanks to help me out!
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You can root your phone without unlock the bootloader.
You can unlock the bootloader in Any versión (i did in lollipop) you can do it with Sony way or with flashtool
thanks for reply!
can you tell me what is the easiest way to root my M2 with Lollipop? how do you did it?
so the bootloader unlock is only need for flashing Custom-Roms?
Big thanks
koesven said:
can you tell me what is the easiest way to root my M2 with Lollipop? how do you did it?
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The easiest way is in this case NOT the safest way! KingRoot should do the trick on 18.6.A.0.182 FW but it also sends your phones IMEI to a cloud in China. I wouldn't recommend it!
I did it like this:
1. Use XperiFirm to download and FlashTool to create (e.g.) D2303_18.3.1.C.1.17_CE.ftf [4.4.4 Kitkat] (or search on this forum for it)
2. Flash: (e.g.) D2303_18.3.1.C.1.17_CE.ftf with FlashTool
3. Unzip & use: rootkitXperia_20150926-20151005.zip to root
4. Unzip & use: XperiaM2-MultiRecovery-PhilZ-TWRP-CWM-0.8.zip to install multi-recovery
5. Use XperiFirm to download and FlashTool to create 18.6.A.0.182 FW FTF for your D2303, country and provider (or a customized version)
6. Use PRFCreator, UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and XperiaM2-MultiRecovery-PhilZ-TWRP-CWM-0.8-flashable.zip to create flashable pre-rooted zip with multi-recovery
7. Reboot into TWRP recovery (when the cyan led glows push/press Volume UP)
8. Flash flashable pre-rooted zip with multi-recovery (using TWRP)
9. Flash zip: ric_disabler-flashable.zip in case you don't have full root access (using TWRP)
Before you begin make sure you have downloaded all needed files and made a backup from all your important phone data!
so the bootloader unlock is only need for flashing Custom-Roms?
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That is correct. But please read this carefully before you want to unlock the bootloader!
Succes... and don't forget to click on the Thanks! button if you want to thank me.
You Can Root Via Kingroot And Than Replace Kingroot To SuperSU. I Did It For My LB M2 Aqua 182 Firmware And Works Fine. Root Via Kingroot Link Is Here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/general/news-root-xperia-m2-kingrootlollipop-t3242654 And How To Replace Kingroot To SuperSU Here:http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html?m=1 When You Root Your Smartphone, Finaly Don't Forget RIC Disabler. Download RIC Disabler zip File To Your PC Extract It, Connect Your Smartphone To PC Via USB. Check USB Debug Is ON. Then Tap RIC Disabler's Setup.exe In Your PC While Your Smartphone Is Connected And Follow The Instruction. Here Is RIC Disabler Link: http://sergiocastell.com/ftf/ric_disabler.zip

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