Hi All,
Brand new member here thanking you all in advance for any help.
I have the same storage problems that I've seen from many users so I'm trying to save/install apps into my 128gb sd card but I read that it cannot be done without rooting. I have spent the past 48 hours going through a bunch on info I found on XDA forums as well as forums and boards in other places and what I gathered so far is.
1. Rooting is required
2. Rooting cannot be achieved without first installing a custom recovery
3. Custom recovery cannot be achieved without first unlocking the bootloader
After 48 hours of going through everything I could find all I have to show for it is that I managed to unlock the bootloader and wipe my phone clean, but nothing else.
I already have all the ADB files and Fastboot files (downloaded from 2 different sources), I also downloaded the Android SDK, SuperSU file, Giefroot, the Xperia drivers for the computer, and a file called "bootZ3monxtest01.img" but when I try to flash this boot file I get the error "FAILED <remote: image is not a boot image>"
I've seen the various threads on how to root without unlocking the bootloader and also on several programs designed to root with just one click but all of them require me to downgrade the fw which I dont feel confident doing, so I was trying to follow the instructions on this page (techjeep.com/2015/04/19/how-to-root-xperia-z3-running-android-5-0-2-lollipop-23-1-a-0-726/) which seems to allow me to do everything using my current phone setup but I'm stuck because I dont have recovery and the link they provide on this page does not work.
Phone specs as follows:
Sony Xperia Z3
Model: D6653
Android: 5.0.2
Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-g72984dd [email protected] #1
Build: 23.1.A.0.726
USB Debugging: On
Allow mock locations: On
Verify apps over USB: Off
Unknown sources: On
Bootloader: Unlocked
I'd really appreciate the help you guys can give me to sort this out and get the phone up and running again.
Thank you!
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Hello guys, here come my first post and cry for help
I need to root badly. I tried using a pre-rooted image on my Samsung Ace 2 i8160 according to this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881964
I created everything according to the steps listed. I used odin to successfully flash it.
- but then the phone reboots and it then gets to apply the image and it says: E: signature verification failed.
I did flash with orginal firmware without pre-rooting just fine before trying it with the modified image.
I see nobody mentioning this error in the thread. I searched a lot and can't find any solution. Things like cyanogenmod doesn't support this phone so I can't find a way to root it.
Only other way to root was described here: http://markhenderson.ws/phones/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-ace-2-gt-i8160-i8160.html resulted in - Can't access to '/system/csc/TMS/system/'. - error. I again searched how to fix this but can only find solutions for rooted phones - which mine is not and never was. I cannot change CSC - I have only TMS installed (so no easy way like dialing this special string to choose CSC is possible)
I feel lost and I ran out of things to try. The phone is locked to a carrier I don't use so I can't use the phone with my SIM card now - so obviously it is a big deal for me to get things working.
Any help is much appreciated!
Thanks.
Hello, I have a problem, do all the steps but when I click on Restore in mobile, not the message that should be in the Windows console, either restarts or anything ...
Also when I click on Restore (the backup is loaded BootMe) takes not even half a second in "restored"
PS: I have debug mode and third applications on.
Guide I used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Other: That the 2nd time I root my Xperia S. The first time worked, but now no.
Someone help me?
You may have an updated firmware that blocks the exploit. If you do you'll need to flash a rootable ftf then root. Search the Xperia S forum for the files
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HI
I am running ics 4.04 and the build number is 6.1.A.2.55, on Xperia S
I'm not able to root my mobile with the Root Bin4ry….7z http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Would some one tell me i can find the root zip file for xperia S 4.04 and the build number is 6.1.A.2.55,
venkysty said:
HI
I am running ics 4.04 and the build number is 6.1.A.2.55, on Xperia S
I'm not able to root my mobile with the Root Bin4ry….7z http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Would some one tell me i can find the root zip file for xperia S 4.04 and the build number is 6.1.A.2.55,
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don't root, unlock the boot loader first then flash a rooted rom, much much easier
use this tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794800
ivann817 said:
Hello, I have a problem, do all the steps but when I click on Restore in mobile, not the message that should be in the Windows console, either restarts or anything ...
Also when I click on Restore (the backup is loaded BootMe) takes not even half a second in "restored"
PS: I have debug mode and third applications on.
Guide I used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Other: That the 2nd time I root my Xperia S. The first time worked, but now no.
Someone help me?
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If you don't want to lose DRM keys and Warranty, first flash a rootable .ftf file using Flashtool. You can find link in your forum. DO NOT unlock your bootloader. It voids your warranty. If you don't care, unlock it. And Use the search function before starting a new thread.
If someone helps you, hit thanks button.
Hi,
Recently i bought a Z3 without checking but i found out that it is prototype protected and restricts accessing "XDA" and Apps like "Antutu, Geekbench".
i got more info from the other threads on this similar issue.
Since i invested my one months salary to it (its stupid i know) and the seller could not be found i am about to fix this my self but i need some help i have low knowledge on Flashing , Installing Rom etc. So Please Help me.
Model # D6603
Android 4.4.4
Build # 23.0.1.A5.77
Rooted = NO
Bootloader = NO
will this work ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/deodex-23-0-1-5-77-deodexed-zipaligned-t3015178
i cant post images since new user
It is for d6903 not for d6603. And you cannot flash a pre-rooted ftf file if you have not rooted your phone before flashing. I think you should just flash the latest marshmallow ftf for d6603 and root you phone afterwards.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
Posthumanwarrior said:
Hi,
Recently i bought a Z3 without checking but i found out that it is prototype protected and restricts accessing "XDA" and Apps like "Antutu, Geekbench".
i got more info from the other threads on this similar issue.
Since i invested my one months salary to it (its stupid i know) and the seller could not be found i am about to fix this my self but i need some help i have low knowledge on Flashing , Installing Rom etc. So Please Help me.
Model # D6603
Android 4.4.4
Build # 23.0.1.A5.77
Rooted = NO
Bootloader = NO
will this work ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/deodex-23-0-1-5-77-deodexed-zipaligned-t3015178
i cant post images since new user
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I'm pretty sure prototype protection is the apk that does that just delete it. Use kingroot to obtain root. find xz dual recovery theres actually an apk for it so if you found that and installed a prerooted zip you don't even need a computer becarefull what you are flashing if you flash the wrong stuff you could brick your phone.
lamacun said:
It is for d6903 not for d6603. And you cannot flash a pre-rooted ftf file if you have not rooted your phone before flashing. I think you should just flash the latest marshmallow ftf for d6603 and root you phone afterwards.
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Thanks for your reply.
You're saying that to install a pre-rooted Rom I should root first. Then install the rom.
Could you link me a good rooting software and flashing Roms?
Tigerhoods said:
I'm pretty sure prototype protection is the apk that does that just delete it. Use kingroot to obtain root. find xz dual recovery theres actually an apk for it so if you found that and installed a prerooted zip you don't even need a computer becarefull what you are flashing if you flash the wrong stuff you could brick your phone.
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You're saying that to install a pre-rooted Rom I should root first. Then install the rom.
Could you link me a good rooting software and flashing Roms?
I found a site which could Flash 5.1.1 W/O root using flash tools xperiafirmware.com, Could you tell me whether that method work ?
The best way is to flash kitkat and root with giefroot. 5.1.1 rooting methods by kingroot, sends your IMEI to an anonymous IP in China.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056 this is the common and safe rooting method. However, if you don't want to flash kitkat and stuff, you can flash Marshmallow ftf files(you can download them through Xperifirm) and root your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 with this method
Thank you Guys for your help ! i flashed Marshmallow ftf and the phone is smooth and got rid of all the Prototype issues. thanks again.
i just got one off ebay with same issue, I am unable to get it to fastboot or bootloader mode with vol buttons, very strange, and nothing when plugged in with USB, does not turn on or display in win 10, i loaded the usb drivers for it but still nothing...
Hi
I just bought a new Sony E5 and now I would like to root it so I delete pré installed apps. I finally managed to unlock the bootloader, but now I can't find a way to root it. There seems to be no custom rom available yet. But anyhow I would really like my root status, even without custom rom. Can someone tell me if it is possible for this device and run me through the process, cause everything I tried failed. Already tried following:
Kingoroot --> fails on pc as with apk
fastboot recovery --> It always boot's back into normal mode, even after recoovery.img is installed
Root trough flashtool --> gives following error: "Illegal key size or default parameters"
Maybe I'm missing somewhere... please help
Hiee Guys ! I have used lots of android phones since 10 years and also familiar with them . I always try to root every phone but a problem is that every android phone cannot be rooted . So, please anyone tell me that how i can make root for any device and how i can make twrp for any device .
Thank You in Advance......
As far as compiling TWRP, you can start with this thread. Any device such as pixels upgraded to A10 don't have TWRP so because recovery has changed drastically and development of TWRP had not yet caught up.
Root is available for any device that is rootable. Magisk does a pretty good job of covering the bases and is under active development so properly reported issues are generally addressed.
Finding an exploit to be able to root a device is a different matter. Some, like pixels, are straightforward to root since if bought from Google (not a carrier directly) they have unlockable bootloaders allowing the installation of non-stock images. On a device that does not allow the bootloader to be unlocked, an exploit to achieve root must be found. That is often the issue combined with many of these devices do not attract developers to purchase them and thus no attempts are made.
Animesh._.Mamgain said:
Hiee Guys ! I have used lots of android phones since 10 years and also familiar with them . I always try to root every phone but a problem is that every android phone cannot be rooted . So, please anyone tell me that how i can make root for any device and how i can make twrp for any device .
Thank You in Advance......
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If the device is a device that has a locked bootloader that can not be unlocked, you will not be able to use TWRP. These devices can only be rooted if there is a rooting app or rooting program available for PC or android that has an exploit that works on the device.
If the bootloader is locked, you won't be able to install TWRP or use TWRP to root the device and you will not be able to flash a Magisk patched boot.img to achieve root.
If there are no exploits available that are proven to work on the device, you won't be able to root the device.
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