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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.
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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 .....?

[GUIDE] Recovery and Root for P5210 4.4.2 ------My Way---------

For those who want root and custom recovery on 4.4.2 here is my way without root binary errors or recovery issues....
1. Downloaded 4.4.2 for Canada from Sammobile and flash via odin
2. Install this Recovery https://mega.co.nz/#!kEUzAS5a!a6TA0xuSg-pEYxSmZxnjmcB7cNOwRCZ_MqMiwXvD65c via odin Credits to Angel_666
3. Install this SuperSU http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip?retrieve_file=1 via TWRP Recovery
4. Reboot and enjoy
Thats how i did and have now fully working 4.4.2 with custom recovery and root access ...

hey
Thanks.

now better

Already rooted
I already have my tab 3 10.1 rooted so if i install the new KitKat 4.4.2 will i need to reroot??

lindsay56 said:
I already have my tab 3 10.1 rooted so if i install the new KitKat 4.4.2 will i need to reroot??
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Ofcourse , you'll need to reroot it .
Don't forget to press the thanx button!!!!!
Sent from my GT-P5210 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

If i am on 4.2 stock rooted (US version), will this Canadian 4.42 ROM and root procedure work for me?
Thanks

OKAstro said:
If i am on 4.2 stock rooted (US version), will this Canadian 4.42 ROM and root procedure work for me?
Thanks
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Yeah , It will work . I have also USA version . Just download firmware from sammobile & flash through odin v3.09 . And then follow what this guide says .
Don't forget to press the thanks button!!!!!
Sent from my GT-P5210 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Use this app to flash recovery img file, in case you have difficulties installing cwm or philz: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools

mzheng086 said:
Use this app to flash recovery img file, in case you have difficulties installing cwm or philz: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools
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following this guilde you need custom recovery to root so you can't use root app's without root

Can any one say whether the Canadian 4.4.2 has multi user enabled, if not has any one tried to apply the multi user hack.

Newbie question. If I wanted to temporarily disable the root so that apps which may have an issue with rooted device can continue to work how would this be done. I saw in one forum where someone said they were only able to do this with the 4.2.2 ROM.

Legendsmoker -
I just got prompted when starting KIES for the KitKat update. I have the US version of the Tab 3 10.1 (5210). I assume I can use your root steps to root the US KitKat firmware?
Here's what KIES says:
Current firmware version : PDA:NB2 / CSC:NB2 (XAR)
Latest firmware version : PDA:NH2 / CSC:NH2 (XAR)
Thanks

OKAstro said:
Legendsmoker -
I just got prompted when starting KIES for the KitKat update. I have the US version of the Tab 3 10.1 (5210). I assume I can use your root steps to root the US KitKat firmware?
Here's what KIES says:
Current firmware version : PDA:NB2 / CSC:NB2 (XAR)
Latest firmware version : PDA:NH2 / CSC:NH2 (XAR)
Thanks
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Sure you can
Wysłane z mojego SM-G900F przy użyciu Tapatalka

Thanks, rooted without any problem.

norms123 said:
Newbie question. If I wanted to temporarily disable the root so that apps which may have an issue with rooted device can continue to work how would this be done. I saw in one forum where someone said they were only able to do this with the 4.2.2 ROM.
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Use the xposed framework and there is a plugin called rootcloak.

Fix?
I recently did the Samsung update to Android 4.4.2. I've tried multiple times to root my device, but each time, the SuperSu has not functioned properly. The first time it would not update correctly, so I tried a different .zip and the SuperSu in that one would freeze every time I would try to use it. Will this fix the problems I am having?

thatgentleman said:
I recently did the Samsung update to Android 4.4.2. I've tried multiple times to root my device, but each time, the SuperSu has not functioned properly. The first time it would not update correctly, so I tried a different .zip and the SuperSu in that one would freeze every time I would try to use it. Will this fix the problems I am having?
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just follow my guide

LegendSmoker said:
just follow my guide
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Yeap! as LegendSmoker is referring, it seems chainfire SuperSU-v2.02 is the only one to survive 4.4.2 anti-root attacks!

LegendSmoker said:
just follow my guide
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Thank you. Worked perfectly!

Updated files help
Thanks so much. i kept using guides that were for older android versions ergo older non-updated root files and recovery files :good::good:

[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 ?

Busybox install for SU6-7 rooted.

Hello! Need working solution to install busybox.

alissass said:
Hello! Need working solution to install busybox.
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Good luck with that. @thenameisnigel attempted to bake it in via the CrashXXL method, but it didn't work.

SuperSU Is Gone!!

HI guys. I want to ask. After i install [STOCK][5.1.1] Xperia M2 Deodex Patch by gaurav007 in my new prerooted .182 fw, the supersu is gone (which means the root access is gone too, maybe). Somebody can help me how to return the root access again??? Thanks.

ivankurniawan said:
HI guys. I want to ask. After i install [STOCK][5.1.1] Xperia M2 Deodex Patch by gaurav007 in my new prerooted .182 fw, the supersu is gone (which means the root access is gone too, maybe). Somebody can help me how to return the root access again??? Thanks.
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You can flash a SuperSU ZIP via recovery

tromine said:
You can flash a SuperSU ZIP via recovery
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Thanks for the helps.