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[Q] help me please

Hey guys,
I'm new, and I really don't want to bother you, (because I know the topic did come up several times before) but I'm having such big Problems and trouble with my 2-month-old Xperia E Single.
See, I've been trying to root it for two weeks now and friendly I got way beyond sick and tiered and got stuck somewhere between desperate and annoyed about it.
I went thru all versions of framaroot but in all of them only got Gandalf and Aragon to choose- non of them works (said everytime something about trying other exploids). Then I got to z4root that did nothing beside crash no matter what I did.
I tried other apps but after the installation they showed me lists of the mobile phones they could root, but - oh surprise- mine wasn't on it.
I moved on and started to include my Computer. I tried three programs, Srs was the only one that made sense to me (still installed) even with not being able to choose between gandalf and Aragon i got to the step where it says to back up your data . After confirming it takes two or three secs till the display tells me that the back up is done, but then non of the other things that should happen ever does, srs tells me i should wait until the back up is finished and a bit later i can move on. My xperia e just keeps on rebooting and stops after srs told me to try again.
This is what I've done so far.
If there is a way I like to root my sxe WITHOUT flashing it.
All I really want is to get around those settings of apps that you can't push on SD without having rooted the Device first.
I read a lot of stuff in this past two weeks, or may I rather say different things.
So normaly it's not a problem with the programs or my device, I checked all instructions and followed them.
But still here I am..
What am I doing wrong?
greetings,
Svenja

Hai buddy...
Please tell us about your device model and firmware version...
Thank you
thank me if I helped you...Don't say it,hit the button...

Hi nice to meet you.
thanks for the quick reply!
It's the C1505 and android 4.1.1

xperiaeroot said:
Hi nice to meet you.
thanks for the quick reply!
It's the C1505 and android 4.1.1
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What is the build number?
11.A.2.23 has a more complex way of rooting than 11.A.0.47 / 59 has...
sent from my Xperia E (C1504) using xda Premium
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Hello,
Well, I rooted my C1505 11.3.A.2.13 using http://cydiaimpactor.com.
First of all: go to your phone and checkmark Enable USB debugging, and Installation from unknown sources)
1. Download the version for Windows(or if you are on a Mac, the the Mac version, pretty obvious )
2. Open the .rar file with 7z or Winrar.(free download, just google, if you haven't already installed one of the two)
3. Just click Impactor.exe, no need to extract anything. It will take a few seconds to start)
4. Connect your phone, and if you haven't already, install the drivers.
5. Set Cydia to: # drop SuperSU su to /system/xbin/su (probably already the selected way)
6. Click start, and wait 20 seconds. And... You are done! Rooted!
You just have to install superuser/SuperSU manually to give apps root acces. And download Root Checker Basis, so you can check if Cydia worke!
Goodluck!
Cheerios

It's the
11.A.2.23
What app is the right root check?
Sent from my C1505 using xda app-developers app

Hello,
The best rootchecker is this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=nl
It is a free download, just go your phone's playstore and download it+install, and just click on verify root acces. That's it. It will show you, if your device is rooted!.
Check also this thread for 11.3.A.2.23(because Cydia doesn't suport 11.3.A.2.23, oops ): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2435957
Flashing the kernel is possible with Flashtool(https://github.com/Androxyde/Flashtool/downloads). Just download the zip, and search for a proper Flashtool tutorial! If you don't know what you should do, I am happy to help you out! Just ask.
Cheerios, and goodluck!

I know my sxe isn't rooted. I bought it new, it's my first smartphone.
Do I have to flash it?
Sent from my C1505 using xda app-developers app

Hello,
The root checker is for if you are done with the rooting process. To verify if it worked. You need to flash the kernels with Androxyde's Flashtool. Just Google. Can't help you out more, cuz I'm on phone.
Sent from my C1505 using xda-developers app

Did Download the zip but there is only the x10 firmware in it? How do i get the right one?
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[Q] [E C1505] [SOLVED] A bunch of Questions

Hi guys,
i'm somewhat of a noob when it comes to Android devices, so please excuse my stupid questions.
First some facts about my device:
ROOT: Enabled
BOOTLOADER: Locked and not changeable
ROM: Latest available official release
(hope that helps at least a bit)
#1: Is it possible to bypass the bootloader lock via root? If so, how?
#2: If there is no way to bypass the lock, is it possible to modify the rom anyway? Because i want to add the swapon/swapoff functionality to expand the available ram via a swap partition on my external SD card. (already checked via terminal if swapon/swapoff is available)
Thank you in advance for your help. I hope there's a solution to my problem.

BrainInBlack said:
Hi guys,
i'm somewhat of a noob when it comes to Android devices, so please excuse my stupid questions.
First some facts about my device:
ROOT: Enabled
BOOTLOADER: Locked and not changeable
ROM: Latest available official release
(hope that helps at least a bit)
#1: Is it possible to bypass the bootloader lock via root? If so, how?
#2: If there is no way to bypass the lock, is it possible to modify the rom anyway? Because i want to add the swapon/swapoff functionality to expand the available ram via a swap partition on my external SD card. (already checked via terminal if swapon/swapoff is available)
Thank you in advance for your help. I hope there's a solution to my problem.
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Can u plzz upload a screenshot of the page of ur device's bootloader status. Because as far as i know xperia e's bootloader isn't harlocked and can be unlocked easily.

Well, i don't known how to take a screenshot, at least on an android device.
Gesendet von meinem C1505 mit Tapatalk

BrainInBlack said:
Well, i don't known how to take a screenshot, at least on an android device.
Gesendet von meinem C1505 mit Tapatalk
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Hold the volume down button + power button simultaneously .
Have a nice day
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Img .tapatalk. com/d/14/01/24/uqe6y4ez.jpg
(had to bypass the 10 post linking thing)
Thanks again

BrainInBlack said:
Img .tapatalk. com/d/14/01/24/uqe6y4ez.jpg
(had to bypass the 10 post linking thing)
Thanks again
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You're right - your phone isn't allowed a bootloader unlock.
Without bootloader unlock, you can't change ROMs, but you can install ICS, which is a bit faster than Jelly Bean, even slightly more than CyanogenMod. In fact, even with an unlocked bootloader, I'm using ICS. Here's how: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579233
Now, you said you're a noob when it comes to Android, so here's how to flash an FTF:
This process will remove all installed apps, contacts and settings. Any music, stuff on the internal storage (the one for music etc.) or the microSD will be preserved.
0. Make sure you're on Windows 7 or below. For some reason, this doesn't work with Windows 8 or 8.1, so you'll have to get a 7 PC somehow.
1. Download Androxyde's Flashtool here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 (use the unrestrict.li link, it's better)
2. Install it. By default, it is installed to C:\Flashtool. Open this folder, and then the "drivers" one. You'll see a driver setup file. Install the Flashtool and Fastboot drivers (in the list, they're on the bottom).
3. Now go back to the Flashtool folder, and open "firmwares". Put your FTF file here.
4. Open Flashtool. Click the lightning icon. Ensure that Flashmode is selected, and press OK. Choose the C1605 11.1.A.0.68 file, and press Flash.
5. When it tells you to, turn off your phone. Plug in the USB cable into your computer. Hold volume down (do not hold the power button), and (point of no return now) plug the phone into the USB cable connected to your phone. The notification light will glow green, and hopefully everything will start flashing. When the Flashtool window tells you to disconnect your phone and turn it on, do so. Set it up, and you're on ICS!
If you want to go back to Jelly Bean, download this FTF: https://www.mediafire.com/?3fmmkbmlqtjd6cy and put it into the "firmwares" folder. Now follow the guide step 4 onward, but select "11.3.A.2.23" for Jelly Bean.
Whew, long post.

So, in principle i downgrade the device to ics with an unlocked bootloader and then can flash a custom rom that is jb based, with all features i need to expand the ram?
BrainInBlack from a C1505

BrainInBlack said:
So, in principle i downgrade the device to ics with an unlocked bootloader and then can flash a custom rom that is jb based, with all features i need to expand the ram?
BrainInBlack from a C1505
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No, ICS won't enable you to unlock your bootloader OR install CWM OR install a custom ROM. ICS is faster than any other custom ROM (other than XboosT, which is basically ICS on steroids), so if you can't have custom ROMs, the next best thing is ICS.

Another noob's question:
I installed Xposed a few days ago on my c1505 (stock firmware, locked bl). It worked perfectly. But i've read from another post that if i remove it my phone won't boot. So is there any way to remove it without breaking my device?? Waiting for answers.

buinghia98 said:
Another noob's question:
I installed Xposed a few days ago on my c1505 (stock firmware, locked bl). It worked perfectly. But i've read from another post that if i remove it my phone won't boot. So is there any way to remove it without breaking my device?? Waiting for answers.
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It never bricked my device!!!
Sent from my C1604 using xda app-developers app

Xmoose said:
It never bricked my device!!!
Sent from my C1604 using xda app-developers app
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B-b-but...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498202
I'm using XE single... i think that makes the difference. Even tipos got bricked...

buinghia98 said:
B-b-but...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498202
I'm using XE single... i think that makes the difference. Even tipos got bricked...
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But UltraGamerHD is still using his phone (in fact, he's making CM11...), right?
Right now, I uninstalled Xposed, rebooted, installed Xposed, rebooted. Nothing called a brick (although I did lose a cool Xposed mod for a reboot). Well, whatever. Uninstalling doesn't brick.
In fact, the problem in the topic is either:
1. The phone hard-bricking, which is not related to Xposed at all.
OR
2. The phone's battery being discharged to 0%, to the point where the phone cannot turn itself on and start charging.

NSDCars5 said:
But UltraGamerHD is still using his phone (in fact, he's making CM11...), right?
Right now, I uninstalled Xposed, rebooted, installed Xposed, rebooted. Nothing called a brick (although I did lose a cool Xposed mod for a reboot). Well, whatever. Uninstalling doesn't brick.
In fact, the problem in the topic is either:
1. The phone hard-bricking, which is not related to Xposed at all.
OR
2. The phone's battery being discharged to 0%, to the point where the phone cannot turn itself on and start charging.
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Are you single or married?
Just kidding. Are you using XE single or dual sim. And do you know how did UltraGamerHD repaired his phone?

buinghia98 said:
Are you single or married?
Just kidding. Are you using XE single or dual sim. And do you know how did UltraGamerHD repaired his phone?
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1. I'm a teen. So, yeah, single.
2. My phone's single too, but it's not a teen.
3. UltraGamerHD has been making CM11 (KitKat) for our phones, he's even shown an image - too bad it's been deleted now - but I think he's still (a bit) active here, so...
4. @UltraGamerHD? Your phone's working?

NSDCars5 said:
1. I'm a teen. So, yeah, single.
2. My phone's single too, but it's not a teen.
3. UltraGamerHD has been making CM11 (KitKat) for our phones, he's even shown an image - too bad it's been deleted now - but I think he's still (a bit) active here, so...
4. @UltraGamerHD? Your phone's working?
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1. I dont think so... there are about 4 to 5 people are experiencing this, including you (if not, why did u take it to sony?)
2. What are u developing? And do you have a Facebook account?
3. Another question... how to install PurePerformance on locked bl? Flash gordon doesn't work.

NSDCars5 said:
1. I'm a teen. So, yeah, single.
2. My phone's single too, but it's not a teen.
3. UltraGamerHD has been making CM11 (KitKat) for our phones, he's even shown an image - too bad it's been deleted now - but I think he's still (a bit) active here, so...
4. @UltraGamerHD? Your phone's working?
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My Xperia E is Working Fine, it was just me bieng stupid.

Okay, last questions:
1 @UltraGamerHD? How did you bricked it? And How did you repair it?
2.How to install PurePerformance on locked bootloader? My XE says "bootloader unlock allowed: no" so i cant use cwm or twrp. Flash gordon doesn't work.

buinghia98 said:
1. I dont think so... there are about 4 to 5 people are experiencing this, including you (if not, why did u take it to sony?)
2. What are u developing? And do you have a Facebook account?
3. Another question... how to install PurePerformance on locked bl? Flash gordon doesn't work.
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1. I went to Sony cause I didn't know what the issue was - they fixed it by using a Z1 or Z Ultra charger to charge it to 9%, powered it off, and let me charge the rest at home.
2. I can't say what I'm making... it's a closely guarded secret. Nope, no Facebook. I had it, but I deleted it.
3. No idea, sorry.

buinghia98 said:
Okay, last questions:
1 @UltraGamerHD? How did you bricked it? And How did you repair it?
2.How to install PurePerformance on locked bootloader? My XE says "bootloader unlock allowed: no" so i cant use cwm or twrp. Flash gordon doesn't work.
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I did brick it once, I went to the Orange UK store in my local town and he said he used software similar to PC Companion.
Go to phoneunlockserver.com and unlock your bootloader even if it says no for £10 GBP --> Use Google Currency to Convert Price.

Since it is kind of on topic.
 @UltraGamerHD: Any status of CM11 for Xperia E?
Bug list please? and why did the thread get deleted? :/ :|

[Q&A][Root]Rooting with Locked Bootloader - NO OTA Method

After much tampering I managed to identify a procedure to root our phone(s) leaving the Stock ROM intact (addition of rooting apart, sure). This will remove the requirement to do an OTA update, which in the future could remove the rooting if any update will be available (Lollipop maybe?).
The process is very straightforward and has been tested in both OS X and Windows. Here it follows:
THIS SHOULD WORK FOR ALL XPERIA PHONES WITH KITKAT INSTALLED WHICH HAD A PREVIOUS ROM VULNERABLE TO TOWELROOT.
If your phone started with KitKat 4.4.4 or later and you want to keep the locked bootloader you may be doomed.​
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
Be sure to have the full FTF for the stock ROM you are currently running
Flash only the kernel of a ROM for your phone vulnerable to the Towelroot exploit unchecking the wipe checkboxes
Reboot the phone:
The phone will bootloop, but it doesn't matter. The Linux kernel and adb are alive and thus the "Towelroot" vulnerability is exploitable by rootkitXperia
Run rootkitXperia. After the rooting it should get stuck when trying to reboot the phone(*). Interrupt it with CTRL-C
Flash back the kernel for the ROM in your phone
Reboot the phone
Manually run the command to have the RIC permanently disabled:
Code:
adb shell "su -c /data/local/tmp/install_tool.sh"
(*) In some phones (Xperia Z?) rootkitXperia may not get stuck. If the phone reboots the rooting should be complete. Just flash back your original kernel and it should be done (untested).
The following section will explain in great detail every single step needed. It also includes all the links to the SW and procedures needed:
COMPREHENSIVE TUTORIAL:
PREPARATION:
Have your phone updated to the last ROM
Download Flashtool: link
Download rootkitXperia: link
Have adb installed: Suggested links: OSX/Linux - Windows
- Windows only: Install the phone drivers (probably using Sony PC Companion. I dunno, I don't use that Windows junk )
Enable the USB debugging: HowTo
In Settings/Security enable "Unknown sources"
Make it sure Flashtool/adb can connect to the phone: just try "adb shell" from the terminal.
Download a Jelly Bean stock ROM for YOUR phone: link for D2303
Otherwise for D2303 (but it is confirmed working with the M2 Aqua D2403 as well) you can use the attached FTF (kernel only)
From Flashtool download the FTF of your latest ROM (Menu "Devices/Check Updates" at least in OS X). Be sure to use the same ID
You may want to make a full backup using the Sony system app "Backup and restore" (or equivalent in other languages)
ROOTING:
Launch Flashtool in your Mac/PC
Power off the phone
While holding the Volume Down key connect the phone to the Mac/PC via USB
The phone top led should blink red and then green
Flashtool should report that the phone is connected in flash mode
Select the JB FTF of your choice (full RoM/kernel only).
In OSX Flashtool is glitched. You may need to select an FTF and then move upward with the arrow keys
Exclude all but the kernel. Uncheck the wipe checkboxes
Proceed with the kernel flashing . The blu icon with a thunder
After the flashing has terminated disconnect the phone from the USB
Start the phone:
This is the tricky part. Android now will bootloop. But we don't care, because the underlying Linux is well alive!! adb works and so it does the Linux kernel/OS.
And that is all we need, because rootkitXperia exploits the Towelroot vulnerability but without the need of launching the graphical interface. Just hurry a bit because it may or may not last forever.
Connect the phone via USB
From the terminal cd into the rootkitXperia directory
Launch the script: install.sh in OSX/Linux - install.bat in Windows
When the script gets stuck at the phone reboot terminate it (CTRL-C)
At this point, with the phone still in bootloop, you may check if the rooting has been successful. Just type the command:
Code:
adb shell "su -c id"
which should report
Code:
uid=0(root) gid=0(root) context=u:r:init:s0
If it doesn't something went wrong (it shouldn't).
DISABLE THE RIC (enable /system read/write):
Disconnect the phone
Power it off
Hold the Volume Down key and connect it to the computer
In Flashtool flash the kernel of your latest ROM.
Like before exclude all but the kernel, no wipe needed
Also there is an issue with 18.3.1.C.1.15 installed via PC Companion/Sony Bridge for Mac. One should flash (thus not excluding it) the "BOOTBUNDLE" as well as shown in this post
Disconnect the phone from the USB and reboot it
Connect the phone
Manually run the command:
Code:
adb shell "su -c /data/local/tmp/install_tool.sh"
Reboot and enjoy your rooted phone!
What to do next:
Press "Thanks!"
Backup your TA partition: link for OS X
Put a copy in your most favorite Cloud service (Dropbox/iCloud/Google Drive/Whatever). It's better be safe than sorry.
Update SuperSU binary and apk
Install adaway to get a rid of those annoying commercial
Anything else you rooted your phone for!
Unrooting/Recovery
You may need to use the OFF button near the SIM card slot if anything went wrong (like if you forgot to uncheck the wipe flags). That shuts down the phone. You would need a needle (or something very small) to push it. (**)
Flash with Flashtool the kernel and system from the ROM you previously downloaded to keep your data - or -
Rebuild the ROM with Sony Bridge For Mac/PC Companion
(**) Thanks to Vino Kulafu for the tip.
JB Kernel from the Xperia M2 D2303 FTF attached:
It's confirmed working with the following devices:
Xperia M2 D2303
Xperia M2 Aqua D2403

It's working
Miche1asso said:
After much tampering I managed to identify a procedure to root our phone(s) leaving the Stock ROM intact (addition of rooting apart, sure). This will remove the requirement to do an OTA update, which in the future could remove the rooting if any update will be available (Lollipop maybe?).
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Yap, I have just test it and everthing is working fine. I was using Windows. And i could also update su binary without any problem. Thank you for sharing us this method which reduce a lot of wasted time.

Andrej732 said:
Yap, I have just test it and everthing is working fine. I was using Windows. And i could also update su binary without any problem. Thank you for sharing us this method which reduce a lot of wasted time.
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Thanks for confirming!
BTW did you use the attached kernel?

Miche1asso said:
Thanks for confirming!
BTW did you use the attached kernel?
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Yes, everything is fine.

Many thanks for this!
Successfully rooted Generic Philippine D2303 4.4.4 KK firmware, with full R/W access using the above instructions.
However, I suggest that the above steps be updated for clarity. Happy rooting guys; this is a much more convenient way to root, albeit complicated.
This should be moved to General section or Android Development section so people can see this thread easily.
:good:

Vino Kulafu said:
However, I suggest that the above steps be updated for clarity. Happy rooting guys; this is a much more convenient way to root, albeit complicated.
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Do you mean to make a short version? I mean, as it is now it's a full guide, from A to Z. I was thinking about making a section with the 4-5 steps for the skilled users. Too bad I didn't think about reserving the second post. Is there any way to have it added? Otherwise I'll put it in the bottom with a reference on the top.
EDIT: Added a generic procedure on the top.
This should be moved to General section or Android Development section so people can see this thread easily.
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yeah, I was thinking about making a thread there pointing to this one as well. The process is quite generic, although I think in the Xperia Z rootkitXperia does reboot the phone disabling the RIC.

No need to make a short version, my friend; it's good enough. Here are some suggestions though:
1. I think the portion about holding the up volume key is wrong since it boots the phone into fastboot mode while we need to go to flash mode.
2. Kindly stress the importance of unchecking the wipe checkboxes in flashmode. If not unchecked, you could end up with a bootlooping phone wherein the root kit will not function since the adb debug setting has been reset, which leads to #3.
3. Make use of the OFF button near the sim card slot when faced with the situation described in #2. Just flash back the original kernel and repeat.
My experience was this:
I didn't wait for reboot; I cancelled the procedure when it hung in the reboot part. Then I shut the phone off using the OFF button near the sim card slot, then flashed back stock KK kernel only. Afterwards, I proceeded to the disabling RIC then reboot again. Presto, all is well.
:laugh:

Vino Kulafu said:
No need to make a short version, my friend; it's good enough. Here are some suggestions though:
1. I think the portion about holding the up volume key is wrong since it boots the phone into fastboot mode while we need to go to flash mode.
2. Kindly stress the importance of unchecking the wipe checkboxes in flashmode. If not unchecked, you could end up with a bootlooping phone wherein the root kit will not function since the adb debug setting has been reset, which leads to #3.
3. Make use of the OFF button near the sim card slot when faced with the situation described in #2. Just flash back the original kernel and repeat.
My experience was this:
I didn't wait for reboot; I cancelled the procedure when it hung in the reboot part. Then I shut the phone off using the OFF button near the sim card slot, then flashed back stock KK kernel only. Afterwards, I proceeded to the disabling RIC then reboot again. Presto, all is well.
:laugh:
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Ok, let me see:
1. Crap. I always get confused. It is Volume down, then, I just checked. I'll fix it.
2. Oh, I didn't think it could get so bad. I just unchecked the boxes to avoid to lose my data.. Well, yes, thinking about that it makes sense now.
3. I'll add it. Thanks.

As i know, with Locked bootloader even if you hold volume up (+ button) it will reject the connection with phone. Otherwise great guide and you should contact someone of moderators to move this in General section.
Thanks
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4

how the Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) ?
Is there a solution root for D2403 with locked bootloader ?
sorry bad my language

Dzepar said:
As i know, with Locked bootloader even if you hold volume up (+ button) it will reject the connection with phone. Otherwise great guide and you should contact someone of moderators to move this in General section.
Thanks
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
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No, no. One just needs to hold Volume Down. WIth the locked bootloader we can flash all FTF we like as long as they are from Sony.
I also made a new thread in the general section just with the "General Guidelines" also pointing to this one. But thanks.
Actually it made the portal!
i_1 said:
Is there a solution root for D2403 with locked bootloader ?
sorry bad my language
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If it had a Jelly Bean ROM just download the FTF (don't ask me from where) and follow this guide.

sorry .. no I do not understand
after successful with rootkitxperia , so need to flash back stock kernel before?

Yes, you need flash back stock KK kernel. After doing that, the phone should boot properly. Then you can proceed to disabling the RIC module steps.

Why is this?
anyone can help ?

sorry
i_1 said:
anyone can help ?
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sorry I'm not as thorough with his files ...
now xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) has been rooting with locked bootloader on KitKat 4.4.4
Thank you Miche1asso with this awesome work ...:good::good::good:
Thank you also for Kulafu Vino has helped me with explanation...:good::good::good:

i_1 said:
sorry I'm not as thorough with his files ...
now xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) has been rooting with locked bootloader on KitKat 4.4.4
Thank you Miche1asso with this awesome work ...:good::good::good:
Thank you also for Kulafu Vino has helped me with explanation...:good::good::good:
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Help me please i have same phone like you i dont have kernel but have the firmware for 2403

i_1 said:
sorry I'm not as thorough with his files ...
now xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) has been rooting with locked bootloader on KitKat 4.4.4
Thank you Miche1asso with this awesome work ...:good::good::good:
Thank you also for Kulafu Vino has helped me with explanation...:good::good::good:
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You're welcome!
So, let me understand: did you flash my attached JB kernel for the M2 D2303 in the M2 Aqua D2403? I'd like this to be confirmed so in the case I will add it to the guide.

Miche1asso said:
You're welcome!
So, let me understand: did you flash my attached JB kernel for the M2 D2303 in the M2 Aqua D2403? I'd like this to be confirmed so in the case I will add it to the guide.
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Yes ... I'm using your D2303 JB kernel
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Postiga 41 said:
Help me please i have same phone like you i dont have kernel but have the firmware for 2403
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Just wait for the later addition of tutorials from Miche1asso

Postiga 41 said:
Help me please i have same phone like you i dont have kernel but have the firmware for 2403
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The kernel I attached in the main post works for the D2403 as well. I updated the guide confirming it. Download it and follow the instruction step by step.

After flashing latest kernel , phone just shows sony then blank screen...but adb can detect the device...
any fix??

Xperia M2 will be updated to Lollipop 5.1 soon?

I read somewhere that Xperia M2 will be updated to Android Lollipop 5.1 soon, is that right?
And the thing is that I just rooted my phone so I will not get the update via System update, right?
So how can I get the update?
I'm newbie here so please help me if you could.

Phong Wind said:
I read somewhere that Xperia M2 will be updated to Android Lollipop 5.1 soon, is that right?
And the thing is that I just rooted my phone so I will not get the update via System update, right?
So how can I get the update?
I'm newbie here so please help me if you could.
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Yes, it's true.
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---------- Post added at 08:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:51 AM ----------
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2015/06...-5-1-coming-for-xperia-m2-and-xperia-m2-aqua/
You can check it here.
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Thanks but how will I get that update when I just have my phone rooted?

Phong Wind said:
Thanks but how will I get that update when I just have my phone rooted?
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Did you just root your phone or unlock the bootloader ?
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Actually rooted. I get full root access I guess.

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Actually rooted. I get full root access I guess.
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I meant to say that did you just root your phone using apps such towelroot or framaroot?
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rexdrive said:
I meant to say that did you just root your phone using apps such towelroot or framaroot?
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Ah yes. I used Kingroot and then used Google to get rid of the Chinese apps and install SuperSU instead.

Phong Wind said:
Ah yes. I used Kingroot and then used Google to get rid of the Chinese apps and install SuperSU instead.
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Then you are safe, just open supersu and scroll down untill u find a menu saying unroot and from the drop down select full unroot. After that u can install OTA without any worries. Cheers
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rexdrive said:
Then you are safe, just open supersu and scroll down untill u find a menu saying unroot and from the drop down select full unroot. After that u can install OTA without any worries. Cheers
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Oh really? It's so simple I guess. Thank you very much.
Just another thing, after I updated over OTA to 5.1 and I want my phone to be rooted again, what should I do?

Phong Wind said:
Oh really? It's so simple I guess. Thank you very much.
Just another thing, after I updated over OTA to 5.1 and I want my phone to be rooted again, what should I do?
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Usually, following the same way as before will do the job.
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rexdrive said:
Usually, following the same way aa before will do the job.
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Thanks.
And just one more thing, sorry about that. We haven't known the exact time for the update yet right? Can we make a guess - in a month or more?

Phong Wind said:
Thanks.
And just one more thing, sorry about that. We haven't known the exact time for the update yet right? Can we make a guess - in a month or more?
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Its really very hard to say. Only Sony knows what they are doing. But be assured that you will receive the update and you will receive the update soon.

I reckon at least another month yet if not longer as even the z1 and z ain't been released yet or even all the z2's been updated.
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Phong Wind said:
I read somewhere that Xperia M2 will be updated to Android Lollipop 5.1 soon, is that right?
And the thing is that I just rooted my phone so I will not get the update via System update, right?
So how can I get the update?
I'm newbie here so please help me if you could.
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With a rooted phone and a locked bootloader you most likely won't get the option to do OTA updates (directly from the phone). I don't. Still you'll get the notification about a system update available. Unless of bad bricks PC Companion will always install the latest Android version for your phone, overwriting the whole ROM (and thus the rooting). So just start it on your PC and plug the phone. It will tell you what to do. That applies to Lollipop as well as to any potential KK new update.
If the BL is unlocked you may want to lock it back first. For that you need the backup of the TA partition (which can be done only if you rooted the phone before unlocking the BL). Or best of all you can use Flashtool. It also has an option to download the last FTF (ROM) for each phone model (also different by Country, carrier, etc).
Regarding Lollipop our phone will be the last getting it. And Sony with its updates is unbelievably slow. We'll be lucky if we get it in September.

Miche1asso said:
With a rooted phone and a locked bootloader you most likely won't get the option to do OTA updates (directly from the phone).
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i don't think that OTA updated work at all. my phone has stock rom with no root and always had to update via PC companion.

Miche1asso said:
With a rooted phone and a locked bootloader you most likely won't get the option to do OTA updates (directly from the phone). I don't. Still you'll get the notification about a system update available. Unless of bad bricks PC Companion will always install the latest Android version for your phone, overwriting the whole ROM (and thus the rooting). So just start it on your PC and plug the phone. It will tell you what to do. That applies to Lollipop as well as to any potential KK new update.
If the BL is unlocked you may want to lock it back first. For that you need the backup of the TA partition (which can be done only if you rooted the phone before unlocking the BL). Or best of all you can use Flashtool. It also has an option to download the last FTF (ROM) for each phone model (also different by Country, carrier, etc).
Regarding Lollipop our phone will be the last getting it. And Sony with its updates is unbelievably slow. We'll be lucky if we get it in September.
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Thank you very much for your help.
But still, I got a bit confused (sorry about that - I didn't get much from your second paragraph).
So what I need to do now is just wait until I get the notification update, then connect the device to pc, and do whatever it tells me, right? Do I have to perform a full unroot or something?

molnartibor said:
i don't think that OTA updated work at all. my phone has stock rom with no root and always had to update via PC companion.
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Me too.
The next update will definitely use PC Companion to perform I suppose.

Phong Wind said:
Thank you very much for your help.
But still, I got a bit confused (sorry about that - I didn't get much from your second paragraph).
So what I need to do now is just wait until I get the notification update, then connect the device to pc, and do whatever it tells me, right? Do I have to perform a full unroot or something?
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The update installation, which via PC Compnion will be the full ROM, will erase the root. Because it clears and rewrites the system partition, where the rooting files are located. No need to do it in advance since PC Companion is also used to rebuild the phone. The small OTAs instead are incremental updates. If they worked root would most likely be still there after updating.
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i don't think that OTA updated work at all. my phone has stock rom with no root and always had to update via PC companion.
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I dunno. They worked for mine before I rooted it. They became unavailable only after rooting. I am just getting the notifications, now. Which having a quota on my Internet is a pain in the arse.
I wonder if there is any FTF repository only for the OTA updates? It would be interesting to see if they get installed via Flashtool. That would save bandwidth and time.

Ota will work until you install supersu and update the binaries and kill Sony RIC. That's how I went from jb 4.3 to 18.3.1.C.1.13 kk (checked with root checker app after each ota to confirm still rooted)to get to 18.3.1.C.1.15 I flashed a pre-rooted zip as that update was pc only for some reason.
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Ota will work until you install supersu and update the binaries and kill Sony RIC. That's how I went from jb 4.3 to 18.3.1.C.1.13 kk (checked with root checker app after each ota to confirm still rooted)to get to 18.3.1.C.1.15 I flashed a pre-rooted zip as that update was pc only for some reason. .
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So is there a way to make the OTA working again still keeping some rooting? Like I don't know, replace the "su" binary with the old one.

Help! I want to root my new Xperia Z5 Dual running Lollipop 32.0.A.6.152

I bought new xperia z5 dual and for some unknown reasons I am unable to find a single working thread for rootin Xperia Z5 Dual running the build 32.0.A.6.152. Please I had been an xperia user for 2 years now and I know a lot of stuff about rooting sony phones but this one is getting on my nerves now as I have many important apps that require rooting but I am unable to find any solution. Kindly help me out.
Thanks in advance

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-rooting-unlocking-bootloader-t3354307
this worked for me and i have a E6653 instead of the usual E6603

Envious_Data said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-rooting-unlocking-bootloader-t3354307
this worked for me and i have a E6653 instead of the usual E6603
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I am following this thread before you even suggested me, but its very confusing. I have made my TA Partition Backup. Now there are few steps which are totally out of sync by the writer of this thread himself. For example.
7.Unlock your bootloader now.request keys from here.follow the guide
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlo...r-boot-loader/
He did not even mention how to unlock the bootloader, but nontheless I found out the steps to unlock my bootloader. But there is one problem with me. When I run that fastbood unlocker command, my pc gives error. I am pasting a screenshot of that error. Kindly follow it up and suggest me the fix for it.

noob_coder said:
I am following this thread before you even suggested me, but its very confusing. I have made my TA Partition Backup. Now there are few steps which are totally out of sync by the writer of this thread himself. For example.
7.Unlock your bootloader now.request keys from here.follow the guide
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlo...r-boot-loader/
He did not even mention how to unlock the bootloader, but nontheless I found out the steps to unlock my bootloader. But there is one problem with me. When I run that fastbood unlocker command, my pc gives error. I am pasting a screenshot of that error. Kindly follow it up and suggest me the fix for it.
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you have to go into your developer settings of the device and click "enable oem unlock" (an odd decision to have this if you ask me)
i tried this and had to enable that open aswell for me to unlock my bootloader

Envious_Data said:
you have to go into your developer settings of the device and click "enable oem unlock" (an odd decision to have this if you ask me)
i tried this and had to enable that open aswell for me to unlock my bootloader
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Thanks buddy. It worked like charm :good: . But you know with greater possibilities comes greater mysteries. Now since I am rooted with my phone, there are strange things happening. For example Greenify is now acting like that it doesnt have full root access even though I have allowed it through SU and it will show Greenify - No Auto Hibernation, then it mentions Pending Manual Hibernation, when I click on manual hibernation it starts to Force Stop the apps using the Apps Module of the Android OS, a thing which never happened with me on any of my rooted android phones. :silly::crying:
Second problem is that the guide which made me root the one which you also suggested me, installed TWRP recovery on my device. :crying:For some funny reasons I never liked TWRP Recoveries and wouldn't stand a chance to use it. I tried to flash XZDual Recovery, but to of no avail. Is there any workaround to remove TWRP or Flash XZDual Recovery on top of TWRP and make XZ Dual Recovery as Default Recovery.?:silly::silly:

noob_coder said:
Thanks buddy. It worked like charm :good: . But you know with greater possibilities comes greater mysteries. Now since I am rooted with my phone, there are strange things happening. For example Greenify is now acting like that it doesnt have full root access even though I have allowed it through SU and it will show Greenify - No Auto Hibernation, then it mentions Pending Manual Hibernation, when I click on manual hibernation it starts to Force Stop the apps using the Apps Module of the Android OS, a thing which never happened with me on any of my rooted android phones. :silly::crying:
Second problem is that the guide which made me root the one which you also suggested me, installed TWRP recovery on my device. :crying:For some funny reasons I never liked TWRP Recoveries and wouldn't stand a chance to use it. I tried to flash XZDual Recovery, but to of no avail. Is there any workaround to remove TWRP or Flash XZDual Recovery on top of TWRP and make XZ Dual Recovery as Default Recovery.?:silly::silly:
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Not that I know of and given the support and useful things in twrp i'd suggest you use it although you may not like it
Reinstalling apps usually works for me half the time if they are acting odd.
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Envious_Data said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-rooting-unlocking-bootloader-t3354307
this worked for me and i have a E6653 instead of the usual E6603
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Not that I know of and given the support and useful things in twrp i'd suggest you use it although you may not like it
Reinstalling apps usually works for me half the time if they are acting odd.
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Buddy I think through this tutorial either root access is not properly allowed or maybe this whole tutorial had some kind of step which made partial rooting. Strange things are happeing with some applications. For example SD MAID PRO and ROOT UNINSTALLER PRO are working with root access without any problems. But GREENIFY and now CLEAN MASTER's AUTO START UP feature (requires root access) is not working even it says CLEAN MASTER has been given root access on my device. But then it fails to toggle enable/disable STARTUP ADDS which are around 34+. Second this Greenify is not even AUTO HIBERNATING the apps which are user apps. If I run it on NON ROOT MODE it says MANUAL HIBERNATION PENDING. If I run it on ROOT MODE it says on the top "No Auto-Hibernation" and down again written "Pending Manual Hibernation".
I have tried multiple SU packages like 2.71 Beta 2.65 but same ****s going on again and again. Can you figure it out :good::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

noob_coder said:
Buddy I think through this tutorial either root access is not properly allowed or maybe this whole tutorial had some kind of step which made partial rooting. Strange things are happeing with some applications. For example SD MAID PRO and ROOT UNINSTALLER PRO are working with root access without any problems. But GREENIFY and now CLEAN MASTER's AUTO START UP feature (requires root access) is not working even it says CLEAN MASTER has been given root access on my device. But then it fails to toggle enable/disable STARTUP ADDS which are around 34+. Second this Greenify is not even AUTO HIBERNATING the apps which are user apps. If I run it on NON ROOT MODE it says MANUAL HIBERNATION PENDING. If I run it on ROOT MODE it says on the top "No Auto-Hibernation" and down again written "Pending Manual Hibernation".
I have tried multiple SU packages like 2.71 Beta 2.65 but same ****s going on again and again. Can you figure it out :good::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Open the SuperSU app and check if greenify and other apps have been denied root access.

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Open the SuperSU app and check if greenify and other apps have been denied root access.
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No way MAN. They are all allowed. I know how to check SU for Denied & Allowed Apps in its list. This is really pissing me off. Any other ideas?

noob_coder said:
No way MAN. They are all allowed. I know how to check SU for Denied & Allowed Apps in its list. This is really pissing me off. Any other ideas?
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not sure, it doesnt make Any sense that some apps work and some dont because i followed the same tutorial and ive not had any root related issues so im out of ideas really
but first make sure that if you flash a stock kernel then use the rootkernel tool to drm patch and well obviously allow root.

Envious_Data said:
Open the SuperSU app and check if greenify and other apps have been denied root access.
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Envious_Data said:
not sure, it doesnt make Any sense that some apps work and some dont because i followed the same tutorial and ive not had any root related issues so im out of ideas really
but first make sure that if you flash a stock kernel then use the rootkernel tool to drm patch and well obviously allow root.
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Greenify latest version is 2.8.1 . I removed it and installed an older version 2.7.1 and it is now working automatically hibernating the unncessary apps. Now remains only CLEAN MASTER. Its working with root only I cant use toggle enabling/disabling startup adds.:silly::silly::cyclops:

Envious_Data said:
Not that I know of and given the support and useful things in twrp i'd suggest you use it although you may not like it
Reinstalling apps usually works for me half the time if they are acting odd.
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If you are following the thread. In the android folder of the downloaded folder there are folders of twrp recovery. Replace them with your desired recovery and then make rooted kernel with rootkernel oldkernel.img newkernel.img
And then flash it
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Does rooting void the warranty of the device? And if yes, can we get the warranty back somehow?

Yes it will surely void the warranty
You can get back only if you unroot, re flash original Rom and update via OTA
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