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[Q] xperia miro stuck at boot in XPERIA logo after replacing home.apk of stock rom

pls help..!!!!!
i wanted to add the xperia z home screen panels in my xperia miro as posted somehere in this site.it was a simple procedure but me being impatient n a total noob messed it up.i downloaded the home.apk of xperia z and copied it into the directory /system/apps and replaced it with the stock home.apk and forgot to make a backup of the replaced file n even forgot to change permissions to rw-r-r of the new home.apk.now my phone wont boot n it gets stuck in the 'xperia logo'.is my phone bricked?????is there any solution???help pls

rusted_lkr said:
pls help..!!!!!
i wanted to add the xperia z home screen panels in my xperia miro as posted somehere in this site.it was a simple procedure but me being impatient n a total noob messed it up.i downloaded the home.apk of xperia z and copied it into the directory /system/apps and replaced it with the stock home.apk and forgot to make a backup of the replaced file n even forgot to change permissions to rw-r-r of the new home.apk.now my phone wont boot n it gets stuck in the 'xperia logo'.is my phone bricked?????is there any solution???help pls
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Your best bet would be to flash the stock firmware onto your device using flashtool.
1) Download flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.io/
2) Download Miro firmware 11.0.A.5.5 from here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_d8uWGbkaetR1ZuSWlUcTNNQVk/edit?pli=1
3) Install flashtool to your computer, keep the install location default to keep things simple.
4) Move the firmware to the flashtool directory. Default path is C:\Flashtool\firmwares
5) Install the device drivers provided with flashtool. Default path is C:\Flashtool\drivers. Install every driver firmware possible.
6) Open flashtool and click the lightning bolt. Select flash mode.
7) In the new window select your Miro firmware what you moved to the firmwares folder. Do NOT change any of the tick boxes as doing so can cause complications. Press okay.
8) Let flashtool prepare the file for flashing. Once it has it will ask you to connect your device in flash mode. To do so plug the large USB end into your computer, remove your phones battery and leave the back off. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your phone and hold the volume DOWN (-) button. Insert the battery. This puts your phone into flash mode.
9) Let flashtool work its magic. It takes about 2-5 minutes to make your phone work again.
10) Enjoy your working phone.

gamer649 said:
Your best bet would be to flash the stock firmware onto your device using flashtool.
1) Download flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.io/
2) Download Miro firmware 11.0.A.5.5 from here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_d8uWGbkaetR1ZuSWlUcTNNQVk/edit?pli=1
3) Install flashtool to your computer, keep the install location default to keep things simple.
4) Move the firmware to the flashtool directory. Default path is C:\Flashtool\firmwares
5) Install the device drivers provided with flashtool. Default path is C:\Flashtool\drivers. Install every driver firmware possible.
6) Open flashtool and click the lightning bolt. Select flash mode.
7) In the new window select your Miro firmware what you moved to the firmwares folder. Do NOT change any of the tick boxes as doing so can cause complications. Press okay.
8) Let flashtool prepare the file for flashing. Once it has it will ask you to connect your device in flash mode. To do so plug the large USB end into your computer, remove your phones battery and leave the back off. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your phone and hold the volume DOWN (-) button. Insert the battery. This puts your phone into flash mode.
9) Let flashtool work its magic. It takes about 2-5 minutes to make your phone work again.
10) Enjoy your working phone.
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thanks a lot....it worked like a charm

gamer649 said:
Your best bet would be to flash the stock firmware onto your device using flashtool.
1) Download flashtool from here: [
2) Download Miro firmware 11.0.A.5.5 from here:
3) Install flashtool to your computer, keep the install location default to keep things simple.
4) Move the firmware to the flashtool directory. Default path is C:\Flashtool\firmwares
5) Install the device drivers provided with flashtool. Default path is C:\Flashtool\drivers. Install every driver firmware possible.
6) Open flashtool and click the lightning bolt. Select flash mode.
7) In the new window select your Miro firmware what you moved to the firmwares folder. Do NOT change any of the tick boxes as doing so can cause complications. Press okay.
8) Let flashtool prepare the file for flashing. Once it has it will ask you to connect your device in flash mode. To do so plug the large USB end into your computer, remove your phones battery and leave the back off. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your phone and hold the volume DOWN (-) button. Insert the battery. This puts your phone into flash mode.
9) Let flashtool work its magic. It takes about 2-5 minutes to make your phone work again.
10) Enjoy your working phone.
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Hi the same happened to my phone, but when i try to do that the green led turns up but I get this in the flashtool
16/000/2013 09:00:24 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/000/2013 09:00:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.12.1 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
16/000/2013 09:00:26 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/000/2013 09:00:40 - INFO - Selected ST23i / 11.0.A.5.5 / CE
16/000/2013 09:00:40 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/000/2013 09:00:56 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Start Flashing
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Processing loader.sin
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Checking header
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Ending flash session
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - ERROR -
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
16/001/2013 09:01:16 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

If have CWM installed you can run advanced - fix permissions if your phone's permissions are wrong.
Anyway with your current problem try:
> don't enter flashmode until flashtool asks to to do so.
> redownload stock firmware
> run flashtool as administrator/root

thank u man
gamer649 said:
Your best bet would be to flash the stock firmware onto your device using flashtool.
1) Download flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.io/
2) Download Miro firmware 11.0.A.5.5 from here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_d8uWGbkaetR1ZuSWlUcTNNQVk/edit?pli=1
3) Install flashtool to your computer, keep the install location default to keep things simple.
4) Move the firmware to the flashtool directory. Default path is C:\Flashtool\firmwares
5) Install the device drivers provided with flashtool. Default path is C:\Flashtool\drivers. Install every driver firmware possible.
6) Open flashtool and click the lightning bolt. Select flash mode.
7) In the new window select your Miro firmware what you moved to the firmwares folder. Do NOT change any of the tick boxes as doing so can cause complications. Press okay.
8) Let flashtool prepare the file for flashing. Once it has it will ask you to connect your device in flash mode. To do so plug the large USB end into your computer, remove your phones battery and leave the back off. Connect the small end of the USB cable to your phone and hold the volume DOWN (-) button. Insert the battery. This puts your phone into flash mode.
9) Let flashtool work its magic. It takes about 2-5 minutes to make your phone work again.
10) Enjoy your working phone.
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thank you very much man. u really helped me.. thx u very much. hats off

Doesn't detect
Hi, if i follow the steps to get in flash mode, flashtool keeps saying that i must connect him. What now?

Flashplay said:
Hi, if i follow the steps to get in flash mode, flashtool keeps saying that i must connect him. What now?
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What OS do you use? that hapen to me on Win 8.1, try on 7 it wil work.

xperia miro stuck on cyanogen boot logo while flashinf stock ftf
I m facing the same problem,
xperia miro stuck on cyanogen boot logo while flashing stock ftf with flashtool. Now cyanogen boot logo is revovling but nothing else.
Flashttol say device is coonected in usb debugging off, but i checked usb debugging was ticked in setting. now not able to boot phone. Need your help guys ASAP.
Using Windows 7

Hey,
To recover from your brick:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631456
Have a nice day!
Sent from a bad phone

It shows You didnt have fastboot drivers
---------- Post added at 04:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:51 PM ----------
Pleass provide Updated links for download , My miro stucks at Xperia logo still no recovery ,

gopinaidu said:
It shows You didnt have fastboot drivers
---------- Post added at 04:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:51 PM ----------
Pleass provide Updated links for download , My miro stucks at Xperia logo still no recovery ,
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For Flashing Stock ROM fastboot drivers are not required, only flashmode drivers are required which Windows manages to get them easily. I wanted fastboot drivers for my phone which were in Flashtool -> Drivers folder. But the installing always used to fail. After lot of google searches I found out as the drivers were not digitally signed Windows used to block it's install process. If you are having same problem just Google 'How to disable driver signature enforcement in Windows'. It helped for me

Root Xperia M2 Aqua

Hello people, following the tutorial from GlitchtheEevee I remade it to make it easier to understand, and with a couple of simplified steps.
1 - Install the following programs in your computer:
- Pc compagnion from sony website
- Android Studio(I can't post urls so google to find it) when installing it, it may ask you to download an additional program which name I can't remember, just do it. Once you have installed it you have to enable the Google USB driver, instructions for that are in google also, just write "google usb sdk" on google
- Flashtool (google flashtool and the first website)
2 - Download the following files:
- CWM boot.img
- Supersu
- Sony RIC killer
- XperiaFirm
- android_winusb.inf
Download all from here: mega. co. nz /#F!eo0yEBaQ!ujFZ8Rl8XsJDK2KTgJlEKA
(delete the spaces I made in the link, I'm sorry if I am now allowed to post urls but I upload this files to my mega account)
3. Now Download the last version of Xperia m2 Aqua firmware using the program Xperiafirm (be sure of choosing your model) it will download several files, to transform all that files in a .tft file I used the last version of flashtool avaliable in the link above, open flashtool and click in tools/bundles/Fileset Decrypt. Select your source folder (the one where all the files from xperiafirm were downloaded) and send all files from "avaliables files" to " Files to convert" and click "convert". When it finish it will pop up a windows "Bunder", make double click in the "device" file and select yours, In the fields branding and version write whatever u want, send all files from the "folder list" to the "firmware content" and click "create". When it is finished you'll have your .tft file, you'll need it a little later.
4. Minimize flashtool, copy the file "boot.img" in the folder C:\Users"your user"\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools (sometimes App folder is hidden) and the file android_winusb.inf in the folder C:\Users"youruser"\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver
5. Copy the file UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip in the root of your microSD card.
6. Go to the folder C:\Users"your user"\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools and there while pressing shift make right click, "open command windows here", a command window will open, then write: fastboot flash boot boot.img and press enter, it will take a couple of seconds, then write fastboot reboot and your cellphone will reboot. In this point your cellphone is bricked, but don't worry, just after writing "fastboot reboot" while your cellphone is turning on press volume up and down several times and it will boot in recovery mode, there go to install zip from sd card and look for the superSu file, once installed go to advanced and reboot bootloader, answer yes to "fix superuser". Now write again in the command windows fastboot reboot.
7. Your cellphone should reboot with the last steep but if not and it enter in a endless loop of black screen (like it happened to me) you can just turn off your phone by pressing volume up and off bottom until the cellphone vibrate 3 times, and turn it on. If it reboot alone or you do it manually press volume down while your phone is turning on and your cellphone will enter in download mode. Plug it with the USB and in flashtool click the thunderbolt and flashtool, select the tft file you created before and in the window "exclude" check everything except "Kernel", it will flash now the kernel and when it is finished turn on your phone. You'll have to configure it like when you bought it.
8. Now your device is rooted, but you have to run the program sony RIC killer with the cellphone plugged, and that´s all.
If during the process you have any problem you just have to turn off your cellphone with the method I explained above, turn in on in download mode (volume down + on) and flash the tft you created.

I did not understand this part.
''select the tft file you created before and in the window "exclude" check everything except "Kernel", it will flash now the kernel and when it is finished turn on your phone. You'll have to configure it like when you bought it.''
or is touched only flash the kernel?
and could, thanks very easy.
You are THE BEST. :good::good::good::good::good::good:

It is exactly like u show in your picture, now just flash and after that you got it!.

D2406?
D2406?

cmd error waiting for device , phone off or ON?

RaFaFiNaL said:
cmd error waiting for device , phone off or ON?
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bootloader locked or unlocked?

Postiga 41 said:
bootloader locked or unlocked?
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locked

RaFaFiNaL said:
cmd error waiting for device , phone off or ON?
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Im here in this waiting for device and nothing, help please, my bootloader is locked.

help me
Postiga 41 said:
Im here in this waiting for device and nothing, help please, my bootloader is locked.
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C:\Users\Rafael\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flash boot boot.img
sending 'boot' <13970 KB>...
OKAY [ 0.445S]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED <remote:Command not allowed>
finished. total time:0.450s

RaFaFiNaL said:
C:\Users\Rafael\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flash boot boot.img
sending 'boot' <13970 KB>...
OKAY [ 0.445S]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED <remote:Command not allowed>
finished. total time:0.450s
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bootloader must be unlocked, I did it with a tuto I found somewhere.

RaFaFiNaL said:
D2406?
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2406 and 2403 are the same, 2406 is the american version and 2403 the international one. I could install 2403, but 2406 works also.

Mendeleiev said:
bootloader must be unlocked, I did it with a tuto I found somewhere.
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Mine is 2403 but no permit to unlock bootloader, have other option to unlock bootloader?

Postiga 41 said:
Mine is 2403 but no permit to unlock bootloader, have other option to unlock bootloader?
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Sony has an official method to unlock bootloader (which I used), I don't remember the tuto I followed, this will work I think. (delete the spaces I made in the link, I can't post links)
xperiafirmware. com /8-firmware/70-sony-xperia-m2-aqua-d2403

Mendeleiev said:
Sony has an official method to unlock bootloader (which I used), I don't remember the tuto I followed, this will work I think. (delete the spaces I made in the link, I can't post links)
xperiafirmware. com /8-firmware/70-sony-xperia-m2-aqua-d2403
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Sony dont have unlock bootloader to m2 aqua =/

Postiga 41 said:
Sony dont have unlock bootloader to m2 aqua =/
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Just select xperia M2!
Sent from my D2403 using XDA Free mobile app

I cant download from mega link above. Its always says incorrect link format. Is there an other alternative link? Thanks before.
Sent from my D2403 using Tapatalk

Thanks
Thank you for rewriting this for me! :3 I'm reuploading the video and it shouldn't be a problem this time! I'll post it on this and the original thread for the more visual of people when it's done uploading! ^o^ Gimme about an hour or three though. Uploading 1.5GB on a DSL connection that only allows .5mbps up at max is kinda sucky o.o

Why dont you compress the video first??
I think it should help you upload the video
but thank you anyway
I thank you to Mendeleiev also for re-write the tuto

thank you so much "Mendeleiev":fingers-crossed:
i root my device and now i feel great because of you:highfive:

Unlock bootloader
http:// developer.sonymobile .com /unlockbootloader /unlock-yourboot-loader/ Here you are,guys.Official and easy.
If you have problem to R/W system,check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/development/tut-fix-mount-kitkat-root-t2861661

[Completed] How to succesfully flash custom lollipop firmware on sony xperia m dual!

1.Download lollipop firmware
2.Download gapps
3.Download dual sim patch from and copy all zip file to your sd card
4.Now root your device,it can be easily done without pc using app called towelroot and click on make it rain!
5.After rooting unlock your bootloader
6.When you will successfully unlock the bootloader you may brick your phone but dont worry
7.From the above lollipop firmware extract the file named boot,img
8.To flash that file you need to download software known as flashtool 0.9.15.0
9,Install appliction and connect your device in fastboot mode,To connect your phone in fastboot mode hold the volume up button and connect your phone to your pc on the screen it will inform that device connected in fastboot mode
10.Now click on the flash icon located on top left and click on fastboot mode`and click ok
11.Now click on select system to flash and then a window will popup to select file now see on the bottom it will be selected *.sin change it into *.img
12.Now locate your boot.img file that you extracted on step 7
13.Now click ok it will be flashed
14.Now poweron your phone and long press the volume up key and you will see that notification light first turn orange and then green and you will come on recovery mode now select wipe and clear all data,system cache,dalvic cache and now come back to main menu and click on install and select micro sd and flash all the zip file we downloaded before
15.After flashing click on reboot
16.Now to make your both sim work use root explorer and goto system/build.prop and Remove these following ones :
CODE:
ro.ril.telephony.mqanelements=4
persist.radio.oem_socket=false
And write
CODE :
persist.radio.multisim.config=dsds
persist.radio.dont_use_dsd=true
17.For any problem please comment!
Enjoy!

Hi,
here isn't the right place for this kind of thread. Please see this forum for Xperia M
Sony Xperia M
Thanks for understanding
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Easy and Detailed Steps for Rooting Sony Xperia Z3 (D6653)

Here i will Explain you how to Root Sony Xperia Z3 D6653
PRE-REQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS
1. BACKUP YOUR ANDROID DATA
Backup your Data through built in app Backup & Restore or by any other Tools available in Playstore like
a.
HTML:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts&hl=en
(Super Backup)
b.
HTML:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en
( Titanium Backup)
2.INSTALL SONY XPERIA Z3 DRIVERS
You need these drivers to connect your device with the computer to follow this guide. Without these USB drivers you can’t connect your device to the PC, first download and install these drivers on your system.
HTML:
http://www.tothemobile.com/download-android-usb-drivers
3. ENABLE USB DEBUGGING MODE
You need to enable USB debugging mode. Without enabling USB debugging mode on your device you can’t start the root or Unlock process.
a. Go to your Phone Settings > About option.
b. From here you can see the Build number of your device. From here Tap “Build number” seven (7) times continuously and after that your Developer options
under Settings are back.
c. Go back to setting and now you can see the new “Developer Option” here. Tap on Developer Option and check USB debugging > ok
Then
a. GO to the Phone the Settings.
b. Tap on “Developer options”.
c. Check the option: “USB debugging”.
d. Check the allow mock location or select mock location app
e. check install from unknown sources
4. Battery
If your device switched off during this process, it could damage or brick the device. Make sure that your Android battery is full charge or near about 55-70% battery level.
BEFORE GOING TO ROOT YOUR MOBILE YOU HAVE TO UNLOCK THE BOOT LOADER
5. UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER
a. Download the Fastboot Drivers from below link
HTML:
http://d-h.st/ibd
( Copy Paste in browser and download )
b. Get the IMEI code for your device: By typing *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits or you can get it from About Phone -> Status -> IMEI
c. In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No,
or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked. then you have to backup your TA Partion and continue.
d.
HTML:
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Download this tool and install .......
1. Install Flashboot and Fastboot drivers of Flashtool (setup file will be on C:\Flashtool\drivers or similar place).
2. Turn on your phone, and connect with usb debugging on.
3. Go to Plugins-> Bootloader Unlock option, start it.
4. Now it will ask to disconnect your phone and reboot in FLASHMODE. ( By Pressing Volume Up and connect the usb cable)
5. it reboot your phone in FASTBOOT mode.
6. It will show a window with your IMEI number in system, insert your unlock key and click "unlock".
To get Your Unlock Code
a. Visit the
HTML:
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/step1
and read everything! Now Click on “Yes, I’m sure” button.
b. Now form the next page clock on the “I accept” button to confirm that you accept the legal terms mentioned on the page.
c. On the next page you will see a form in which you have to mention the details like Your Name, Your device IMEI code and the email address.
d. Fill the form and give correct email id .... because it will send you the link for getting the unlock code.
e. Create unlock boot loader key request
f. You should now receive your unique unlock key via Email. Save this key safely, you need this file in next steps.
g. Enter that key in windows which the Window showed in 6 th point in system from flash tool.
Hit enter once you’ve put your unique bootloader unlock key in place.
You’re device should now be bootloader unlocked.
INSTALL TWRP ON SONY XPERIA Z3 (D6653)
1. Once the bootloader is unlocked. Download the recovery file here and save it on your desktop
HTML:
http://d-h.st/5EA
2. Download the Fastboot file for your phone here and extract the folder on your desktop.
HTML:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/yfms6s1j85cae8t/adb-and-fastboot-files.zip
3. Now copy/paste the bootZ3monxtest01.img file to the Fastboot adb folder. (Dont Rename the Recovery)
4. Now press Shift key + Right click on any empty white space inside the folder, and select “Open command window here”. Now you will see the command prompt
window on your desktop.
5. After this Boot your Xperia Z3 into Fastboot Mode. To do this Press and hold the Volume Up button, Connect to your PC using a USB Cable while holding down the Volume Up button on your Xperia Z3.
6. Once your device is in fasboot mode. Enter the following command on command prompt window
fastboot Devices
7. If the command prompt window shows some digits and alphabets, then your device has successfully connected to Fastboot. If now then install the Android USB drivers again and restart the process
8. Now type the following command:
fastboot flash boot bootZ3monxtest01.img
9. Now the flashing process will start on your phone, wait for some time it will take little/some time.
10. Once done, issue the following command to reboot your phone
fastboot reboot
THAT's IT you have installed the TWRP Recovery in your Mobile.
ROOTING XPERIA Z3 (D6653)
1. To get started you have to install the TWRP recovery on your Z3. Check out the instructions here.
2. Download the SuperSu Zip here.
HTML:
https://download.chainfire.eu/1013/SuperSU/SR4-SuperSU-v2.78-SR4-20161115184928.zip
3. Now copy the Zip file on your phone SD card.
4. Boot your Z3 in recovery mode. To do this Switch off your Xperia Z3 first, Switch it back on and the time when you see your phone’s LED notification light turn
Pink! (or any other color) — start pressing either the Volume UP or Volume Down key a couple of times to make your phone boot into recovery mode.
5. Once your phone in recovery mode, Tap on Install » browse to the location where you saved the supersu zip files and tap on it.
6. Now at the bottom of the screen, do a swipe on the Swipe to confirm flash option to begin flashing.
7. This will start the flashing process on your phone and take some time to finish.
8. Go back to the main menu of recovery and tap on Reboot » then, tap on System to reboot your phone.
That’s ALL!. Now your Sony Xperia Z3 is rooted. Now you can Install any Custom ROM to your Model.
Please Press Thanks if You like this Post and Found Usefull. :good:

I don't understand why on this device you need to flash boot instead of recovery....and by the way this method gave me bootloop
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Why would you unlock the bootloader when you have the option to get root and recovery without doing it. Of course this is if you wanna try stock modded roms but for custom you have to.

I have used this rooting method but when i switch my device and open recovery mode. My mobile get hanged and not get recovery mode. Any other alternative methods

can someone send me another link for twrp of that sony xperia z3 d6653?? i can't download from that site

root for Xperia XZS so-03j (Japan Docomo Variant)

Hello,
I got a Xperia XZS SO-03J (Japan Docomo Variant). Anybody got any ideas to root this device and any custom roms. Already searched the forum but no avail. Thank you for your help.

Japanese cellular version usually unable to unlock bootloader.but still some phones can unlock. if you have twrp ,you can install some rooted ROMs modified from official ROM.(btw you have to find a ROM can install without unlock bootloader)

sinkoo1979 said:
Hello,
I got a Xperia XZS SO-03J (Japan Docomo Variant). Anybody got any ideas to root this device and any custom roms. Already searched the forum but no avail. Thank you for your help.
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if you have docomo ubl yes you can patch kernel manual , because it's different from Au,Global,Softbank
I've tried with x compact docomo ubl yes

I think first of all need to check whether the bootloader is unlockable or not

if you can UNLOCK the Japanese Xzs then
you can use this TWRP
https://dl.twrp.me/kagura/twrp-3.2.3-0-kagura.img.html
there is a depate that you can cross flash XZ's Android 6 to extract DRM keys! but i am not going to go that, as soon as you UNLOCK you bootload, TA partition will be GONE..
what is your build number?
download your build from FLASHTOOL---> Xperfirm and send me KERNEL.sin and i will send you the modded kernel
rest PROCESS you can Read (carefully) at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/rooted-kernels-f8332-41-3-2-588-0-t3748987
its for XZ but applies to XZs too!

YasuHamed said:
if you can UNLOCK the Japanese Xzs then
you can use this TWRP
https://dl.twrp.me/kagura/twrp-3.2.3-0-kagura.img.html
there is a depate that you can cross flash XZ's Android 6 to extract DRM keys! but i am not going to go that, as soon as you UNLOCK you bootload, TA partition will be GONE..
what is your build number?
download your build from FLASHTOOL---> Xperfirm and send me KERNEL.sin and i will send you the modded kernel
rest PROCESS you can Read (carefully) at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/rooted-kernels-f8332-41-3-2-588-0-t3748987
its for XZ but applies to XZs too!
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YusaHamed this is my kernel https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mGpQOcWcuCfwp4U0wrt29HzERH5SQrTr
i need your help to mod this kernel, and then this is my build number 41.3.B.1.140
:fingers-crossed:

Amirai17 said:
YusaHamed this is my kernel https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mGpQOcWcuCfwp4U0wrt29HzERH5SQrTr
i need your help to mod this kernel, and then this is my build number 41.3.B.1.140
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requesting you please
send me also these three files
/system/vendor/etc/fstab.qcom
/system/vendor/etc/init/hw/init.qcom.rc
/system/vendor/etc/init/hw/init.target.rc
there will be system.sin in that ftf,
convert it using FLASHTOOL > tool > sineditor > selected system.sin and click extract data, it will make 6gb file SYSTEM.ext4, open it with 7zip and locate the above three file and add in the goodle drive PLZ

Amirai17 said:
YusaHamed this is my kernel https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mGpQOcWcuCfwp4U0wrt29HzERH5SQrTr
i need your help to mod this kernel, and then this is my build number 41.3.B.1.140
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FROM THIS LINK
https://mega.nz/#F!eRh0TSiQ!j6FNfTsHpkw8DECUNRF5QQ
kindly copy into SDCARD of your mobile the following files
1. magisk17.2
2. drmFix.zip
3. NightLight.zip (optional)
4. magisk MANAGER 6.0.1.apk
and
then FLASH twrp to your XZs by Connecting in to Fastboot mode (BLUE LED) and opening "MINIMAL ADB AND FASBOOT"
you can download it from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Code:
in adb type
FASTBOOT DEVICE (then enter)
<it will show some hex code, confirming your device is in fastboot mode connected>
now type
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY <and drag twrp image file from DESKTOP to your black cmd window... it will come as path>
press enter and flashing will be done
unplug device and press and hold volume down and power until you see twrp...
- keep system read only
- goto backup
- backup boot and swipe right, it will make boot backup in your sd card (it always recommended
- now goto install
- click flash IMAGE FILE button at bottom
- select KERNEL_CLEAN_41.3.B.1.140_XZs_SO-03J.img
- it will ask where to flash ... CHECK BOX "BOOT" ( BE CAREFUL )
- twrp will flash boot with provided kernel
- now click button FLASH ZIP file & flash DRMFIX.zip
- now flash Magisk17.x.zip
- now flash NIGHTLIGHT.zip (optional)
- clear cache
- poweroff and while powering off, select DONOT INSTALL TWRP.
press power on and let device boot, first boot may goto bootloops.
the device will now boot and check for MAGISK app in app drawer, if you can find it, GOOD, otherwise install MAGISK MANAGER 6.0.1.apk from your sd card
install rootchecker from playstore and check for root access
done

YasuHamed said:
FROM THIS LINK
https://mega.nz/#F!eRh0TSiQ!j6FNfTsHpkw8DECUNRF5QQ
kindly copy into SDCARD of your mobile the following files
1. magisk17.2
2. drmFix.zip
3. NightLight.zip (optional)
4. magisk MANAGER 6.0.1.apk
and
then FLASH twrp to your XZs by Connecting in to Fastboot mode (BLUE LED) and opening "MINIMAL ADB AND FASBOOT"
you can download it from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Code:
in adb type
FASTBOOT DEVICE (then enter)
<it will show some hex code, confirming your device is in fastboot mode connected>
now type
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY <and drag twrp image file from DESKTOP to your black cmd window... it will come as path>
press enter and flashing will be done
unplug device and press and hold volume down and power until you see twrp...
- keep system read only
- goto backup
- backup boot and swipe right, it will make boot backup in your sd card (it always recommended
- now goto install
- click flash IMAGE FILE button at bottom
- select KERNEL_CLEAN_41.3.B.1.140_XZs_SO-03J.img
- it will ask where to flash ... CHECK BOX "BOOT" ( BE CAREFUL )
- twrp will flash boot with provided kernel
- now click button FLASH ZIP file & flash DRMFIX.zip
- now flash Magisk17.x.zip
- now flash NIGHTLIGHT.zip (optional)
- clear cache
- poweroff and while powering off, select DONOT INSTALL TWRP.
press power on and let device boot, first boot may goto bootloops.
the device will now boot and check for MAGISK app in app drawer, if you can find it, GOOD, otherwise install MAGISK MANAGER 6.0.1.apk from your sd card
install rootchecker from playstore and check for root access
done
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Thanks for the kernel mod, you mod it so fast that's so amazing
Anyway i will try it tomorrow, pray fo the kernel got stable
Before i use this kernel on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/development/root-xperia-xzs-t3726911
And i got unstable performance. Trying use kernel auditor not effect it and i decide to flash it back to normal again.

Amirai17 said:
Thanks for the kernel mod, you mod it so fast that's so amazing
Anyway i will try it tomorrow, pray fo the kernel got stable
Before i use this kernel on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/development/root-xperia-xzs-t3726911
And i got unstable performance. Trying use kernel auditor not effect it and i decide to flash it back to normal again.
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I dont know about that thread
Seems like different process
Anways plz do try this and let me know

YasuHamed said:
I dont know about that thread
Seems like different process
Anways plz do try this and let me know
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Sorry i take a long time to try it,
But i just try it n i can root my phone
for performance, not yet test it
no any trouble on process, but
i want to ask, what the use of nightlight?

Amirai17 said:
Sorry i take a long time to try it,
But i just try it n i can root my phone
for performance, not yet test it
no any trouble on process, but
i want to ask, what the use of nightlight?
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This is a good news! , good to know that you were able to Root it.
i am sure you will find good performance.
nighlight makes your screen TINT different (reduces blue) which makes it easier on eyes while you browsing in night or from bed. blue light hurts eyes and brain and increases sleeplessness.
a shortcut toggle button next to FLASHLIGHT will appear (if arent already in your build) and display setting will have NIGHLIGHT FEATURE ENABLED- you can control the INTENSITY of this filter according to your needs

YasuHamed said:
FROM THIS LINK
https://mega.nz/#F!eRh0TSiQ!j6FNfTsHpkw8DECUNRF5QQ
kindly copy into SDCARD of your mobile the following files
1. magisk17.2
2. drmFix.zip
3. NightLight.zip (optional)
4. magisk MANAGER 6.0.1.apk
and
then FLASH twrp to your XZs by Connecting in to Fastboot mode (BLUE LED) and opening "MINIMAL ADB AND FASBOOT"
you can download it from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Code:
in adb type
FASTBOOT DEVICE (then enter)
<it will show some hex code, confirming your device is in fastboot mode connected>
now type
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY <and drag twrp image file from DESKTOP to your black cmd window... it will come as path>
press enter and flashing will be done
unplug device and press and hold volume down and power until you see twrp...
- keep system read only
- goto backup
- backup boot and swipe right, it will make boot backup in your sd card (it always recommended
- now goto install
- click flash IMAGE FILE button at bottom
- select KERNEL_CLEAN_41.3.B.1.140_XZs_SO-03J.img
- it will ask where to flash ... CHECK BOX "BOOT" ( BE CAREFUL )
- twrp will flash boot with provided kernel
- now click button FLASH ZIP file & flash DRMFIX.zip
- now flash Magisk17.x.zip
- now flash NIGHTLIGHT.zip (optional)
- clear cache
- poweroff and while powering off, select DONOT INSTALL TWRP.
press power on and let device boot, first boot may goto bootloops.
the device will now boot and check for MAGISK app in app drawer, if you can find it, GOOD, otherwise install MAGISK MANAGER 6.0.1.apk from your sd card
install rootchecker from playstore and check for root access
done
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I have the same phone xzs docomo so-03j on the same build, is it ok if i flash this too or will it brick my phone? thank you
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Amirai17 said:
Sorry i take a long time to try it,
But i just try it n i can root my phone
for performance, not yet test it
no any trouble on process, but
i want to ask, what the use of nightlight?
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How has it been? the performance? mine heats up akot when gaming and is even slower than my Softbank xperia xz I would like to root mine as well if it is good and if it is possible

other build number
YasuHamed said:
FROM THIS LINK
https://mega.nz/#F!eRh0TSiQ!j6FNfTsHpkw8DECUNRF5QQ
kindly copy into SDCARD of your mobile the following files
1. magisk17.2
2. drmFix.zip
3. NightLight.zip (optional)
4. magisk MANAGER 6.0.1.apk
and
then FLASH twrp to your XZs by Connecting in to Fastboot mode (BLUE LED) and opening "MINIMAL ADB AND FASBOOT"
you can download it from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Code:
in adb type
FASTBOOT DEVICE (then enter)
<it will show some hex code, confirming your device is in fastboot mode connected>
now type
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY <and drag twrp image file from DESKTOP to your black cmd window... it will come as path>
press enter and flashing will be done
unplug device and press and hold volume down and power until you see twrp...
- keep system read only
- goto backup
- backup boot and swipe right, it will make boot backup in your sd card (it always recommended
- now goto install
- click flash IMAGE FILE button at bottom
- select KERNEL_CLEAN_41.3.B.1.140_XZs_SO-03J.img
- it will ask where to flash ... CHECK BOX "BOOT" ( BE CAREFUL )
- twrp will flash boot with provided kernel
- now click button FLASH ZIP file & flash DRMFIX.zip
- now flash Magisk17.x.zip
- now flash NIGHTLIGHT.zip (optional)
- clear cache
- poweroff and while powering off, select DONOT INSTALL TWRP.
press power on and let device boot, first boot may goto bootloops.
the device will now boot and check for MAGISK app in app drawer, if you can find it, GOOD, otherwise install MAGISK MANAGER 6.0.1.apk from your sd card
install rootchecker from playstore and check for root access
done
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why with different build number?
i have build number 41.3.B.1.113
or can i flash to global rom and what the side effect?

plz tell me how you root your xz. my xz 601so with allowed yes
Amirai17 said:
Sorry i take a long time to try it,
But i just try it n i can root my phone
for performance, not yet test it
no any trouble on process, but
i want to ask, what the use of nightlight?
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Temporary root is now possible on the Xperia so-03j, I personally tested a few minutes ago.
Check this comment for instructions. And here instructions to create a launcher.

YasuHamed said:
FROM THIS LINK
https://mega.nz/#F!eRh0TSiQ!j6FNfTsHpkw8DECUNRF5QQ
kindly copy into SDCARD of your mobile the following files
1. magisk17.2
2. drmFix.zip
3. NightLight.zip (optional)
4. magisk MANAGER 6.0.1.apk
and
then FLASH twrp to your XZs by Connecting in to Fastboot mode (BLUE LED) and opening "MINIMAL ADB AND FASBOOT"
you can download it from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Code:
in adb type
FASTBOOT DEVICE (then enter)
<it will show some hex code, confirming your device is in fastboot mode connected>
now type
FASTBOOT FLASH RECOVERY <and drag twrp image file from DESKTOP to your black cmd window... it will come as path>
press enter and flashing will be done
unplug device and press and hold volume down and power until you see twrp...
- keep system read only
- goto backup
- backup boot and swipe right, it will make boot backup in your sd card (it always recommended
- now goto install
- click flash IMAGE FILE button at bottom
- select KERNEL_CLEAN_41.3.B.1.140_XZs_SO-03J.img
- it will ask where to flash ... CHECK BOX "BOOT" ( BE CAREFUL )
- twrp will flash boot with provided kernel
- now click button FLASH ZIP file & flash DRMFIX.zip
- now flash Magisk17.x.zip
- now flash NIGHTLIGHT.zip (optional)
- clear cache
- poweroff and while powering off, select DONOT INSTALL TWRP.
press power on and let device boot, first boot may goto bootloops.
the device will now boot and check for MAGISK app in app drawer, if you can find it, GOOD, otherwise install MAGISK MANAGER 6.0.1.apk from your sd card
install rootchecker from playstore and check for root access
done
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can i root my Xperia XZs AU version with these files that are attached in this post, or do i need different files ?
thank you @YasuHamed

5crypt said:
can i root my Xperia XZs AU version with these files that are attached in this post, or do i need different files ?
thank you @YasuHamed
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Those files seem appropriate for stock rom release 41.3.B.1.140., so don't try unless you're running that specific version (quite outdated if you ask me).
But first make sure your bootloader can be unlocked. If that's the case, you may want to install a recent rom with root support, or check the guides for rooting stock rom. Be aware that with unofficial roms you might lose camera quality or have no cam support at all.
If you're stuck with an unlockable bootloader (like myself) your choices are much more limited. My current approach is having latest stock, disable bloatware apps, and use temporary root when needed.

thank you @dinosaur99 for your quick response, i got the one that cannot be unlocked, so i'm using the temp root method, but do you know how to gain temp root access without using adb (laptop or computer), and can i automate the temp root every after reboot ?
again thank you for your response, and looking forward from you

5crypt said:
thank you @dinosaur99 for your quick response, i got the one that cannot be unlocked, so i'm using the temp root method, but do you know how to gain temp root access without using adb (laptop or computer), and can i automate the temp root every after reboot ?
again thank you for your response, and looking forward from you
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Good question! I wanted to create a launcher too!
So I just followed these instructions and it works fine. First you need to perform the following commands from computer (have a copy of the exploit file in working directory):
Bash:
adb push su98-memory-kallsyms /data/local/tmp/
adb shell
# Run this from inside the shell
chmod +x /data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms
/data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms
chcon u:object_r:system_file:s0 /data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms
Now reboot the phone, and the file /data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms should still be there. On your favourite console app, create a new terminal launcher/profile/whatever it's called and name it "Root terminal", then make it so it runs this command on shell login:
Bash:
/data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms
Note there's a trailing <Enter> key at the end of the command. I use Connectbot and it was necessary.
Cheers!
Edit:
By the way, the last line would be the equivalent to "sudo bash" in a computer. That means you can write a script with the root commands to be executed upon reboot. Example launcher:
Bash:
/data/local/tmp/su98-memory-kallsyms /data/local/tmp/my-script