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[Q] Rooting Sony Xperia L always fails whereas Bootloader unlock is allowed

Hello everyone,
I know this question have been discussed a looooot of times, but I'm still unable to achieve what I want.
So, I'm trying to root my Sony Xperia L, bought in Western Europe 1 month ago. I tried a lot of tutorials found on this website, like this one or this one, or Framaroot's one (I always have Error #7 with Gandalf's or Aragorn's exploit, don't know why...)
I also tried some other tutos found over the Internet, but it always fails.
Here is my config :
Sony Xperia L
Model : C2105
Android version : 4.1.2
Build number : 15.0.A.2.17
When I type *#*#7378423#*#* in dialer, I can see my rooting status : "Bootloader unlock allowed", so I have hope.
Can someone help me ?
Thanks a lot !

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44647265&postcount=19
Those two files work everytime on .17 although newer firmware is out and once that is installed, you need a different root method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2503448 that works for the new firmware and might work for .17 as well
It has nothing to do with locked bootloaders your just using old tools that don't work on .17

I used this from DooMLoRD and works every time. However I'm not sure if this works with the latest firmware!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2366579

I just try the "Chinese version" described here : here
No error during install, I was able to finish the tuto ( !! )
The Kinguser app is installed but the RootChecker app tells me I'm not root... And I don't seem everything new on my phone, what's wrong ... ?

And about this tuto, the console displays
error: unknown host service
adb server is out of date. killing...
ADB server didn't ACK
But the SuperSU is installed at the end of the process.
I'm probably stupid, but I'm a C# developper (don't kill me !) and I never touch Androïd system before today, but how can I be sure I have root access ? Or how can I try to give root access to an app ?

[Q] Xperia C3 from China - How To???

Hi all,
I bought a Sony Xperia C3 from China and as you know I can't install google apps and have a banch of chinese apps.
Is there a way to wipe everything and allow gapps? DO I have to root, install the CW and upgrade the firmware?
I live in the UK so ideally I would like to make the phone as a UK one---if possible.
WHere do I find the firmware updates if required?
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
John

j_kour said:
Hi all,
I bought a Sony Xperia C3 from China and as you know I can't install google apps and have a banch of chinese apps.
Is there a way to wipe everything and allow gapps? DO I have to root, install the CW and upgrade the firmware?
I live in the UK so ideally I would like to make the phone as a UK one---if possible.
WHere do I find the firmware updates if required?
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
John
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I think u should root phone anfd install cwm recovery to make a nandroid backup first
Then download gapps and push to system/app using root explorer

j_kour said:
Hi all,
I live in the UK so ideally I would like to make the phone as a UK one---if possible.
WHere do I find the firmware updates if required?
Thanks for any help.
Regards,
John
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There is a way to make your device completely UK model. Download the ftf of latest firmware of Sony Xperia C3 from HERE and then flash it using Wmshua flash tool.Your device will become completely UK model!
(If you are having problem with the language of wmshua the go to C:\Program Files(X86)\完美刷机 or the place where you have installed Wmshua then rename the folder "language" to "language_x" language will become English)
Guide to use Wmshua :
*Switch Off your mobile phone and get the Original USB Cable pf your device
*Open Wmshua and then Connect your device to PC pressing the Volume Down Key
*As Soon as connected Wmshua will install device drivers (taking about a minute), then go to "Flash" option and select the ftf file from there. And click on Start. It will take about 20 minutes or maybe more to flash the file. Wait Till It Completes.

iSiddharth said:
There is a way to make your device completely UK model. Download the ftf of latest firmware of Sony Xperia C3 from ... and then flash it using ...Wmshua flash toolYour device will become completely UK model!
(If you are having problem with the language of wmshua the go to C:\Program Files(X86)\完美刷机 or the place where you have installed Wmshua then rename the folder "language" to "language_x" language will become English)
Guide to use Wmshua :
*Switch Off your mobile phone and get the Original USB Cable pf your device
*Open Wmshua and then Connect your device to PC pressing the Volume Down Key
*As Soon as connected Wmshua will install device drivers (taking about a minute), then go to "Flash" option and select the ftf file from there. And click on Start. It will take about 20 minutes or maybe more to flash the file. Wait Till It Completes.
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Hi.
I will try this.
Forgot to mention that I have the Sony xperia C3 DUAL SIM. Does it make any difference? Can I still follow the above procedure?
And one last thing: when I click the ftf link, I can see 17 files. Do I have to download all of them? Seems I can't get access to those files.
Thanks angain
John

j_kour said:
Hi.
I will try this.
Forgot to mention that I have the Sony xperia C3 DUAL SIM. Does it make any difference? Can I still follow the above procedure?
And one last thing: when I click the ftf link, I can see 17 files. Do I have to download all of them? Seems I can't get access to those files.
Thanks angain
John
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Download ftf file from HERE.
When you open the link you will see many files but also you will see a small download icon on the top. When you click that icon whole file will be downloaded.
Don't say thanks just click on the Thanks button below the post

iSiddharth said:
Download ftf file from .
When you open the link you will see many files but also you will see a small download icon on the top. When you click that icon whole file will be downloaded.
Don't say thanks just click on the Thanks button below the post
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Ok, I tried that but still can't download the file as it says that too many users have been accessing it and, thus, I need to wait.
Will the link become available at later time?
John

j_kour said:
Ok, I tried that but still can't download the file as it says that too many users have been accessing it and, thus, I need to wait.
Will the link become available at later time?
John
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Its a Google drive error it will be fixed after sine time

j_kour said:
Ok, I tried that but still can't download the file as it says that too many users have been accessing it and, thus, I need to wait.
Will the link become available at later time?
John
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Can you please tell me your device's build number. I will get you another link. You can find that in Settings>>About Phone.

iSiddharth said:
Can you please tell me your device's build number. I will get you another link. You can find that in Settings>>About Phone.
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Hi,
I did the flash and the device works perfectly but with one SIM.
The device is S55u and not D2502, which is the one you got the firmware.
How can I find the firmware for s55u? Also, is the firmware form russian provider?
John

iSiddharth,
I hadn't inserted the SIMs before. I did it now and the phone works with both of the SIMs, so I am good.
Tried to find the differences between the s5u and D2502 models but didn't find anything. Do you think I should do the s55u or there is no problem?
John

j_kour said:
iSiddharth,
I hadn't inserted the SIMs before. I did it now and the phone works with both of the SIMs, so I am good.
Tried to find the differences between the s5u and D2502 models but didn't find anything. Do you think I should do the s55u or there is no problem?
John
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Go to settings>>about phone and there in the end you will find build number... If you tell me that build number then I will get you a proper ftf that will surely help you.

Sorry, I missed your post.
Here it is:
Model Number: s55u
Build number: 19.2.1.A.0.72
Thanks
John

j_kour said:
Sorry, I missed your post.
Here it is:
Model Number: s55u
Build number: 19.2.1.A.0.72
Thanks
John
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-t3/general/firmware-19-2-1-0-72-xperia-c3-dual-t2976794

I also have this issue except I have a s55t. As far as I can tell this is a very similar model, but I can find almost no information on it. Do you happen to know if the rom you linked is compatible? I have already got CWM and root on my phone. Also do you know is there are any custom roms available for this yet (Clean lollipop is on the wishlist)?

xelaseer said:
I also have this issue except I have a s55t. As far as I can tell this is a very similar model, but I can find almost no information on it. Do you happen to know if the rom you linked is compatible? I have already got CWM and root on my phone. Also do you know is there are any custom roms available for this yet (Clean lollipop is on the wishlist)?
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Hi,
yes apparently the two models are very similar. I have a couple of pdfs that were showing the differences. My recollection at the moment is that there are no important differences among those products (or I didn't get it which is a possibility). I can share them with you if you wish.
I used the image from the link above and installed everything on the phone. So far (4 months or so) the device works perfectly.
I am not aware of the custom roms but to be honest I didn't try to search any. Sorry
John

I flashed S55t to D2502 ..
imei 1 I is ok
imei 2 Iis 00000000000000
BUT both sims are working ...

i also having the same problem. i have followed your steps and but when i try to install the firmware its giving me an error that the file is compatible with my device. Model Number: s55u Build number: 19.2.1.A.0.72.

iSiddharth said:
Go to settings>>about phone and there in the end you will find build number... If you tell me that build number then I will get you a proper ftf that will surely help you.
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hello brother, i happen to own a C3 s55t and i want to put in a lollipop version, can you suggest a better ftf for me or in any form that i can put in my phone since i have looked everywhere and i havent found one?
thank you. my build number is 19.2.2.B.0.144

Fredd7 said:
hello brother, i happen to own a C3 s55t and i want to put in a lollipop version, can you suggest a better ftf for me or in any form that i can put in my phone since i have looked everywhere and i havent found one?
thank you. my build number is 19.2.2.B.0.144
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Same here

Having problem finding ROM for my SONY C3
iSiddharth said:
Can you please tell me your device's build number. I will get you another link. You can find that in Settings>>About Phone.
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hey dude! just seen your helping answer. my phone is SONY C3 dual SIM 4G Android 4.4.2 with 19.2.2.B.0.144 Build Number. How can I access to the proper ROM to download? Tx for help

[Q]

Hi everyone i have a z3v (used) the version of the firmware is 23.0.E.1.11 and i want to update the device to 23.0.E.1.44 plz help me with intructions; the phone keep saying that its updated but with sonybridge (mac) i get the message : there was an issue with the update engine description: UE error 1100.
thnks

mohkam84 said:
Hi everyone i have a z3v (used) the version of the firmware is 23.0.E.1.11 and i want to update the device to 23.0.E.1.44 plz help me with intructions; the phone keep saying that its updated but with sonybridge (mac) i get the message : there was an issue with the update engine description: UE error 1100.
thnks
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You should just try the Update Phone option that's already in Settings?

GigaSPX said:
You should just try the Update Phone option that's already in Settings?
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thnks a lot for u're time i will upload screen captures :good:

mohkam84 said:
thnks a lot for u're time i will upload screen captures :good:
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Then your next solution is grabbing a program called Xperifirm. It's like Flashtool, but this one supports our phones. It will have the update you need from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...perifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142/

thnks a lot xperifirm is good app and it contains the firmware for the z3v; the problem is that flashtool doesn't have the z3v in devices list for updating or reinstall the firmware
i think i should wait for update (flashtool) and them i flash it with the 23.0.E.1.44
i just want to remove or fix the flashing Red Frame/Border in my device (the Strict Mode method does not solve it)
i found a way but rooted devices only and u knew; no root available for z3v

mohkam84 said:
thnks a lot xperifirm is good app and it contains the firmware for the z3v; the problem is that flashtool doesn't have the z3v in devices list for updating or reinstall the firmware
i think i should wait for update (flashtool) and them i flash it with the 23.0.E.1.44
i just want to remove or fix the flashing Red Frame/Border in my device (the Strict Mode method does not solve it)
i found a way but rooted devices only and u knew; no root available for z3v
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Just install the Z3, flashtool and fastboot drivers. They will work for the Z3v
Then flash it

ok thnks; do u have tutorial describes how flashing it

[Q] Flashtool Error

Hello guys!
I Have a Xperia Z3 D6643 with TV branded from VIVO and i want to flash a customized PT firmware from the D6603 (It's the same config but without TV). I Installed the flashtool and the drivers related with the Z3 mobile from the drivers folder. I am using windows 8.1 when trying to flash i get this error:
04/013/2013 10:13:23 - INFO - Checking header
04/013/2013 10:13:23 - INFO - Ending flash session
04/013/2013 10:13:23 - ERROR -
04/013/2013 10:13:23 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
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And then stops flashing. Do anyone know what is happening and how to solve?
BTW: I correctly installed drivers by disabling the signature checker on windows.
Best regards.

DiegoManBR said:
Hello guys!
I Have a Xperia Z3 D6643 with TV branded from VIVO and i want to flash a customized PT firmware from the D6603 (It's the same config but without TV). I Installed the flashtool and the drivers related with the Z3 mobile from the drivers folder. I am using windows 8.1 when trying to flash i get this error:
And then stops flashing. Do anyone know what is happening and how to solve?
BTW: I correctly installed drivers by disabling the signature checker on windows.
Best regards.
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I think because your device is other version. True I don't know.

DiegoManBR said:
Hello guys!
I Have a Xperia Z3 D6643 with TV branded from VIVO and i want to flash a customized PT firmware from the D6603 (It's the same config but without TV). I Installed the flashtool and the drivers related with the Z3 mobile from the drivers folder. I am using windows 8.1 when trying to flash i get this error:
And then stops flashing. Do anyone know what is happening and how to solve?
BTW: I correctly installed drivers by disabling the signature checker on windows.
Best regards.
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I can't tell you if it's possible to flash the 6603 ROM on that.
Anyways, it might be that the ROM file you downloaded is corrupt, DL it again.
And you posted in the wrong section, this is not for questions.

Do not post questions in the development thread
Questions go in the question and answer section
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Help me please! Sony Xperia XZ SO-01j

Hello XDA Dev community!
I'm new and I have heard good reviews about this site. I hope you could help me with my problem. I managed to buy an Xperia XZ So-01J model locked to NTT Docomo then got it unlocked thru a code. I need to flash it to a generic stock rom but I keep getting the partition.sin error and soft bricking my device in the process. If I tick partition.sin in the "exclude" category, a new error comes up again from the .sin files. Am I missing something here? I'm new to the whole Xperia game but I got a little knowledge about it epecially with Flashtool. I used to be a Samsung user and have never encountered something like this flashing roms using odin and a custom recovery.
model: Sony Xperia XZ SO-01J
39.0.B.0.361
NTT DoCoMo
Answers are highly appreciated! Thank you

almeister41 said:
Hello XDA Dev community!
I'm new and I have heard good reviews about this site. I hope you could help me with my problem. I managed to buy an Xperia XZ So-01J model locked to NTT Docomo then got it unlocked thru a code. I need to flash it to a generic stock rom but I keep getting the partition.sin error and soft bricking my device in the process. If I tick partition.sin in the "exclude" category, a new error comes up again from the .sin files. Am I missing something here? I'm new to the whole Xperia game but I got a little knowledge about it epecially with Flashtool. I used to be a Samsung user and have never encountered something like this flashing roms using odin and a custom recovery.
model: Sony Xperia XZ SO-01J
39.0.B.0.361
NTT DoCoMo
Answers are highly appreciated! Thank you
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Dear are you using latest xperia flashtool which use fsc script. I think you are using old flashtool. Also check drivers are cirrectly installed. Signature verification should be off in window.

faizanfaizan said:
Dear are you using latest xperia flashtool which use fsc script. I think you are using old flashtool. Also check drivers are cirrectly installed. Signature verification should be off in window.
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Thank you for the quick reply! I'm using Flashtool 0.9.23.1 .. I will try to re-install the drivers see if that works. Thank you again

almeister41 said:
Thank you for the quick reply! I'm using Flashtool 0.9.23.1 .. I will try to re-install the drivers see if that works. Thank you again
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Welcome dear.
Use 0.9.23.2 if possible. Put off the signature verification in window. Turn off antivirus. Dont plug any other device in usb port.
Installed drivers from driver folder of flashtool.

faizanfaizan said:
Welcome dear.
Use 0.9.23.2 if possible. Put off the signature verification in window. Turn off antivirus. Dont plug any other device in usb port.
Installed drivers from driver folder of flashtool.
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Tried everything you stated and sadly it doesnt work as well. Maybe there isn't a way to flash SO-01J to a generic rom. :crying:

almeister41 said:
Tried everything you stated and sadly it doesnt work as well. Maybe there isn't a way to flash SO-01J to a generic rom. :crying:
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Yes it's looking that. I also search for your probpem nut nothing is found. Can your model fall in f8331 aur f8332 category. Otherwise contact with androplus, a great developer in xperia software.

faizanfaizan said:
Yes it's looking that. I also search for your probpem nut nothing is found. Can your model fall in f8331 aur f8332 category. Otherwise contact with androplus, a great developer in xperia software.
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It's a single sim phone. so It falls under F8331. Thank you @faizanfaizan for all your help!

almeister41 said:
It's a single sim phone. so It falls under F8331. Thank you @faizanfaizan for all your help!
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If it's f8331 then just install boot image from androplus through fastboot and then install recovery through fastboot and install custom rom.

Responses are still very much appreciated. I still have hope the SO-01J can be flashed with a generic ROM.

almeister41 said:
Hello XDA Dev community!
I'm new and I have heard good reviews about this site. I hope you could help me with my problem. I managed to buy an Xperia XZ So-01J model locked to NTT Docomo then got it unlocked thru a code. I need to flash it to a generic stock rom but I keep getting the partition.sin error and soft bricking my device in the process. If I tick partition.sin in the "exclude" category, a new error comes up again from the .sin files. Am I missing something here? I'm new to the whole Xperia game but I got a little knowledge about it epecially with Flashtool. I used to be a Samsung user and have never encountered something like this flashing roms using odin and a custom recovery.
model: Sony Xperia XZ SO-01J
39.0.B.0.361
NTT DoCoMo
Answers are highly appreciated! Thank you
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Hello i were having the same problem xperia xz dual(F8332)
use original cable to connect pc and direct attach to motherboard (from back panel) and try to re install the drivers.

good day
did you manage to fix this?? same prob.. so-01j user here

was anyone able to flash generic firmware ?
so-01j did anyone figure out how to flash f8331 firmware it always fails im tired of the docomo software and I want to stay stock I know theres a way to get generic firmware on this some insight would be great
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good day
did you manage to fix this?? same prob.. so-01j user here
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almeister41 said:
Hello XDA Dev community!
I'm new and I have heard good reviews about this site. I hope you could help me with my problem. I managed to buy an Xperia XZ So-01J model locked to NTT Docomo then got it unlocked thru a code. I need to flash it to a generic stock rom but I keep getting the partition.sin error and soft bricking my device in the process. If I tick partition.sin in the "exclude" category, a new error comes up again from the .sin files. Am I missing something here? I'm new to the whole Xperia game but I got a little knowledge about it epecially with Flashtool. I used to be a Samsung user and have never encountered something like this flashing roms using odin and a custom recovery.
model: Sony Xperia XZ SO-01J
39.0.B.0.361
NTT DoCoMo
Answers are highly appreciated! Thank you
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Hi!
I am also experiencing the same situation. Who can help me?

Who can help me?

:crying: I m haven the same condition with you. Who can help me? Asking for help.i used all the flashtool,but it still dont ok.

I have the same condition with you.I do it yesterday.you should use 0.9.23.2.Flashtool flash so 01j .ftf. Yesterday i went to japanese NTT'S Home net to download it.

Did you flash the international ROM? Or still use Docomo 6.0.1?

same problem here , i try to flash 41.3.A.2.24 AU on my Sony Xperia XZ SO-01J but it always appear error at all sin files start from partition.sin
anyone have solve this problem?

AFAIK you cannot flash that file to that device.

you can't flash other rom into this phone, it only accept docomo rom. the bootloader is locked and it's not unlockable (as far as I know unless docomo allows it or someone managed to find a way). so I did the next best thing, by removing some of the docomo apps through adb. I also removed some Sony apps like Xperia Tips and Whats New and a few others (facebook etc). battery life has been better since less things running in the background now, free RAM is around 1gb though I don't play games at all.