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[Q] Root with giefroot ? It's possibile?

Hello to everyone
I've a question and a idea.
Can I root my Xperia Z3 with this tool? http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598
If It's possibile i think to downgrande (with the first firmware founded on this thread) my phone to Firmware < October 2014 (kernel and system) , after root with this tool, save the DRM Keys, upgrade to the last firmware, unlock the bootloader and remake the root and at last restore the DRM Keys It's possibile?

tkd-alex said:
Hello to everyone
I've a question and a idea.
Can I root my Xperia Z3 with this tool? http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598
If It's possibile i think to downgrande (with the first firmware founded on this thread) my phone to Firmware < October 2014 (kernel and system) , after root with this tool, save the DRM Keys, upgrade to the last firmware, unlock the bootloader and remake the root and at last restore the DRM Keys It's possibile?
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Yes it is possible. I rooted my device with this tool. I backuped my Drm keys. I'm on cm12 right now.

tkd-alex said:
Hello to everyone
I've a question and a idea.
Can I root my Xperia Z3 with this tool? http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598
If It's possibile i think to downgrande (with the first firmware founded on this thread) my phone to Firmware < October 2014 (kernel and system) , after root with this tool, save the DRM Keys, upgrade to the last firmware, unlock the bootloader and remake the root and at last restore the DRM Keys It's possibile?
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Welcome to the party
Yes its possible, but why would you unlock the bootloader just to restore the DRM keys straight afterwards? That relocks your bootloader and will prevent custom kernels from booting

Bacause I'm interested to the last stock firmware so, If I root the phone white this tools and after upgrade to the last stock firmware the root will be deleted or not?
LeonidasTurk said:
Yes it is possible. I rooted my device with this tool. I backuped my Drm keys. I'm on cm12 right now.
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gregbradley said:
Welcome to the party
Yes its possible, but why would you unlock the bootloader just to restore the DRM keys straight afterwards? That relocks your bootloader and will prevent custom kernels from booting
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tkd-alex said:
Bacause I'm interested to the last stock firmware so, If I root the phone white this tools and after upgrade to the last stock firmware the root will be deleted or not?
Sent from my D6603 using XDA Free mobile app
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Ok, I see what you mean. Yes you will lose root if you upgrade to the latest firmware. However, to get root on an unlocked bootloader you need a custom kernel (even one based on stock is custom) so as soon as you restore the DRM keys you will no longer be able to boot.
The best bet is to
downgrade
root
Install recovery
flash a pre-rooted firmware of the which ever version you want. You can create this using PRFCreator_v0.8 (Just google it) and it will take about 7 minutes to make it.

gregbradley said:
Ok, I see what you mean. Yes you will lose root if you upgrade to the latest firmware. However, to get root on an unlocked bootloader you need a custom kernel (even one based on stock is custom) so as soon as you restore the DRM keys you will no longer be able to boot.
The best bet is to
downgrade
root
Install recovery
flash a pre-rooted firmware of the which ever version you want. You can create this using PRFCreator_v0.8 (Just google it) and it will take about 7 minutes to make it.
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Need wipe?
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[Question] Unlock bootloader risks

Hi all!
I have my Xperia M2 with the latest firmware: 18.6.A.0.182.
I want to root it, and install a custom recovery, and i know how to do all of this through this forum. But I need to unloock my bootloader.
What's the problem?
If you go here: (i can not post links, the developer sony / unlockbootloader) and warns you:
Important note! In order to unlock your Xperia™ M2 you need to be on software version 18.3.C.0.37. Also beware that booting this device the first time after unlocking the boot loader may take a long time.
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I don't know why this...
Searching in google, the people recomends to use flashtool to unlock the bootloader.
What will happen if i intend to unlock it and something goes wrong? I don't know how to solve a soft-brick withouth an unlocked bootloader.
Thanks for your help.

Hey, first do it the official sony way flashtools doesn't work for many including me when i unlocked my bootloader. http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Second if anything goes wrong, just reflash your firmware (jellybean, kitkat, lollipop whatever) through flashtools and it will be back to stock.
Unlocking your bootloader there is not much which can go wrong.
Btw, you will lose your DRM keys. 2 of them i think for buying stuff through ps store.
Also if you run into problems post here we'll help.

Now I have root with KingRoot. If I make a backup of TA partition i can restore DRM keys when I like it, no?
And the magic question for me is: How I flash original firmwares if the bootloader is locked? I only need locate the right FTF and with flashtool is enought?
Thank you!

makitos666 said:
Now I have root with KingRoot. If I make a backup of TA partition i can restore DRM keys when I like it, no?
And the magic question for me is: How I flash original firmwares if the bootloader is locked? I only need locate the right FTF and with flashtool is enought?
Thank you!
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Yes you can restore your DRM keys backup if you want in the future.
And if you want to flash a FTF on locked bootloader you can use Flashtool by Androxyde or Xperia Companion.

Ok, thank you all, I'll try to backup DRM keys and unlook the bootloader and I'll post the results!

Sony Xperia Z3 Root android 6.0.1

Hello. I've been rooting and flashing roms on phones since 2014.. mainly the devices that are easy to root such as galaxy devices and nexus devices but I am confused with my xperia z3 which i just bought to play around with.
It's on stock android marshmallow 6.0.1 and I want to root it and flash lineage OS and xposed framework..
I dont know if I have to unlock the bootloader etc and what method to root.. I have looked all over the internet but most of the tutorials are a couple of years old and outdated which makes it confusing for me because I dont know what to install and what not to install.
If anyone could refer me to something helpful or tell me what to do that would be very much appriciated. Thanks.

first u need to dial *#*#7378423#*#*
go to service test and check is ther bootloader unlock status : no or yes
IF NO : u cannot install android 7 (N)
IF YES : U CAN UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER EASILY WITH spflashtools
but if u are on bootloader unlock L : no
u can still root, install twrp, and xposed to your device,
easily find 'xperia z3 root noob' on google
open the link from XDA
follow the instruction
what i did is:
downgrade it to 4.4.4
then root reflash .291 (MM firmware) prerooted from xda too
that'all

How to do that sir ??
Here also a MM VERSION stock
Want to root a Z3 D6653
Can you help me how ?
Tnx

I have two questions too:
1) can I install an Android 6.0 rom without unlock the bootloader? I don't want to lose my DRM
2) If I want to change the recoery, do I need to unlock the bootloader? Can I install a different rom with the stock bootloader?

Bassi02 said:
How to do that sir ??
Want to root a Z3 D6653
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ANdroid 6? Did you read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214 ?
Ansem said:
1) can I install an Android 6.0 rom without unlock the bootloader? I don't want to lose my DRM
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Yes, update via Sony as usual, then read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
Ansem said:
2) If I want to change the recoery, do I need to unlock the bootloader?
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There is no other recovery than TWRP (not true on Android 4 and 5 since CWM also exists, but TWRP is still the best!)
Ansem said:
Can I install a different rom with the stock bootloader?
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Different ROM as in "stock ROM pre-rooted that has some apps replaced" ? Yes
But _not_ "ROM with different kernel compiled by some user", for that you need an UNlocked bootloader... see posts above

Can I root xz without unlocking bootloader

Hi All.
I have an xz on oreo. My bootloader isnt unlockable so im wondering if theres a way to root the phone without having to flash twrp etc.
I see that oneclickroot say its unlockable but want 29$ which I think is a scam.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers

No. It's literally impossible.
Any app saying otherwise is pure scam.

josephnero said:
No. It's literally impossible.
Any app saying otherwise is pure scam.
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I thought as much.
Is there any way to unlock bootloader on device that doesnt allow it?

cowen1000 said:
I thought as much.
Is there any way to unlock bootloader on device that doesnt allow it?
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Sadly noway I know of. Again unfortunately After android lollipop and adding of dm variety check and ric protection there is noway to root without unlocked bootloader.

cowen1000 said:
Hi All.
I see that oneclickroot say its unlockable but want 29$ which I think is a scam.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers
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Yes it is.
cowen1000 said:
I thought as much.
Is there any way to unlock bootloader on device that doesnt allow it?
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No.
If you can download a MM firmware and flash that using flashtool you can root without unlocking the bootloader.

gregbradley said:
Yes it is.
No.
If you can download a MM firmware and flash that using flashtool you can root without unlocking the bootloader.
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Hey, if I use firmware mm can I root without ubl? Because xz I say ubl no.

Lancelot6 said:
Hey, if I use firmware mm can I root without ubl? Because xz I say ubl no.
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Yes, that is what I said. There was still a vulnaribility in the MM firmware (Dirtycow) so if you can find a FTF for MM, then you can flash that with flashtool and use the dirty cow exploit (Thread in general section) to root.

gregbradley said:
Yes, that is what I said. There was still a vulnaribility in the MM firmware (Dirtycow) so if you can find a FTF for MM, then you can flash that with flashtool and use the dirty cow exploit (Thread in general section) to root.
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can you give a link for the method? pls

Hmm,,
Looking back I can only see threads about temporary root. I was positive you could root on marshmellow….maybe some more gooloing required

I have searched for it on Google and the results are only for those who have ubl yes, but is there really a way in this forum?

Lancelot6 said:
I have searched for it on Google and the results are only for those who have ubl yes, but is there really a way in this forum?
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Yes, you can achieve temp root on marshmellow, that is how the TA backup tool work. I was pretty sure from there you could install arecoevry and flash a stock based rooted rom with a stock kernel. So its a system root not a kernel root, but this is going back a couple of years as since nougat this exploit was patched and only unlocked bootloader root was available.
But there the XZ can be downgraded to MM so its possible.

Oh, I've found it, maybe later I'll try it ... Thank you for the help bro ...

since xz came out on Android 6.01
so downgrade to ADROID 6.0
extract DRMKEYS ( TA.IMG)
UPGRADE TO ANDROID OREO
UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER
ROOT IT
AND RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER AGAIN WITH TA.IMG
just give me the android version you wana stay and i will send u modded kernel, the one given in the post has universal drm fix! and if you relock your bootloader it will go in to bootloops!

YasuHamed said:
since xz came out on Android 6.01
so downgrade to ADROID 6.0
extract DRMKEYS ( TA.IMG)
UPGRADE TO ANDROID OREO
UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER
ROOT IT
AND RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER AGAIN WITH TA.IMG
just give me the android version you wana stay and i will send u modded kernel, the one given in the post has universal drm fix! and if you relock your bootloader it will go in to bootloops!
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If you relock the bootloader you cannot use a modded kernel. You have to keep the bootloader unlocked.

YasuHamed said:
since xz came out on Android 6.01
so downgrade to ADROID 6.0
extract DRMKEYS ( TA.IMG)
UPGRADE TO ANDROID OREO
UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER
ROOT IT
AND RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER AGAIN WITH TA.IMG
just give me the android version you wana stay and i will send u modded kernel, the one given in the post has universal drm fix! and if you relock your bootloader it will go in to bootloops!
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What about Android 7.0 bro? Is it safe to extract the drmkey? And Is this method safe for XZ docomo?

Lancelot6 said:
What about Android 7.0 bro? Is it safe to extract the drmkey? And Is this method safe for XZ docomo?
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No, can only be done on 6

But I searched Google for backup TA but the conditions must be rooted, whereas I want to backup TA for root

Lancelot6 said:
But I searched Google for backup TA but the conditions must be rooted, whereas I want to backup TA for root
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Yes, on android 6 you can temporarily root to backup the TA, then you can revert back to any version of android and unlock the bootloader to flash a custom rooted kernel to gain root.
However, if you restore your TA it relocks the bootloader, meaning only a stock unrooted kernel will work.
So, use flashtool to flash a MM FTF and use the TA backup tool to backup your TA. Then just unlock your bootloader and use a custom rom.

Ohh now I understand, thank you for your explanation bro and I hope I managed to try it

Does it work with Sony Xperia X Performance
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I have sov33 Sony Xperia X performance... So what i should do is :
1.Downgrade to MM
2.Get temporary root
3.Install twrp app and install twrp
4.Flash rooted stock rom
5.Done

Sony Xperia Xz Oreo Root Help!

Hello friends
Sony Xperia Xz mobile phone I want to make Root authority but I can not find a definite method to make Root.
Please help me find a way to do easy and precise Root.
I know how to unlock the bootloader, but I do not know how to make root.
thank you
Xperia Xz
Model number: F8331
Compilation number: 41.3.A.2.128

First of all,if you need to back up your TA keys, you need to downgrade to Marshmallow.
Just unlock the bootloader and flash a modified kernel. Then flash magisk and safety fix.
Alternative metheod: unlock the bootloader and flash existanz custom Rom.you will have root plus tons of added futures

josephnero said:
First of all,if you need to back up your TA keys, you need to downgrade to Marshmallow.
Just unlock the bootloader and flash a modified kernel. Then flash magisk and safety fix.
Alternative metheod: unlock the bootloader and flash existanz custom Rom.you will have root plus tons of added futures
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From oreo to marshmellow how can we drop the version? do you have a link that can help?

Babycore said:
From oreo to marshmellow how can we drop the version? do you have a link that can help?
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Using flashtool. You need MM ftf file too. There is a guide in guide section.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/guide-stock-kernel-twrp-safetynet-patch-t3710781