Hello guys!
Today I'm bringing you a tutorial on how to achieve root permissions on the Xperia M2 with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. As of right now, this is only available for UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS, so those with LBL have to wait a little more until I find a suitable solution.
What do we need?
Upgrade your bootloader using this guide.
My ADB pack.
My modded TWRP for unlocked bootloaders.
Ric Disabler by my friend @AleksJ [MIRROR]
The procedure:
First, flash Lollipop if you didn't flash it before. Once done, upgrade your bootloader using Emma or the FTF I linked before.
WARNING: If you updated your bootloader BEFORE FLASHING LOLLIPOP, you MUST upgrade it again since Lollipop FTF overwrites it.
Now, turn on the phone, go to Settings, Info. about the device, and tap 7~8 times the Compilation Number. This will un-hide the developer options. Press back button once and go inside the Dev. Options. Now turn them on if they were off, and enable USB Debbuging. Now turn off your phone.
Now, unzip my ADB Pack 'Herramientas-de-flasheo.zip', which contains basic ADB and Fastboot executables to a folder in your desktop. Also, copy the TWRP Recovery .img you downloaded to that folder.
Put your phone in Fastboot mode, this means, while pressing and holding the Vol+ button, connect the USB cable. Once the Led goes blue, stop pressing it.
Now, execute the following keyboard shortcut (Win+R) and type inside the Run prompt CMD. Inside the Command Prompt, using CD (change directory), navigate to the folder you created in the desktop. It'll be something like...
Code:
cd C:\Users\linuxct\Desktop\adbpack\
Now, execute the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]RECOVERY-TWRP-2.8.7.0-D230X_D240X-UPDATED-THEME[/COLOR].img
Once it finishes, disconnect the USB cable. Now, to enter into the recovery, press and hold the volume down button, and while you're holding it, press and hold the Power button until it vibrates. When you see the BIG Sony logo, stop holding the Vol- Button.
This will load Erikcas TWRP. After few seconds, it'll ask you to allow /system modifications, so slide it to allow modifications. Now navigate to Reboot, and choose System. In a moment or so it'll ask you if you want to root your device. To do that, slide again.
The device will reboot in a few seconds. When it's succesfully booted up, go to the App Drawer and look for 'SuperSU Installer'. Open it and hit the 'Play' button. This will open SuperSU in Google Play. Now update SuperSU.
When it's done updating [Don't open SuperSU yet!], unzip the Ric Disabler from AleksJ in your PC, and open the Install.bat OR Use the following Bash Script if you're on Linux, thanks to @luichi. Once it's opened, connect again your device via USB. In the M2, the script will prompt a question about USB Debbuging key. Tick the 'Remember this PC' checkbox and hit Allow. After some secs, it'll ask you for root permissions, so hit Allow.
In a while, when in CMD it says 'Press any key to continue', disconnect your cable and open SuperSU in your device. Now it'll ask you about updating su binary. Hit Update, and then hit on 'Normal' method.
And that's it! Enjoy your Lollipoped device with Root!
Don't forget to hit the thanks button and thank all people mentioned in this post too!
Thanks for this tutorial! All working
Can you make bootloader in FTF file for D2305 plz? Thanks!
Thanks
Do you know if Xposed is fully working?
Laura158 said:
Can you make bootloader in FTF file for D2305 plz? Thanks!
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It's generic, don't worry, you can use it in any D230X and any D240X you want.
KolikKitsune said:
Thanks
Do you know if Xposed is fully working?
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I have no idea...
KolikKitsune said:
Thanks
Do you know if Xposed is fully working?
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@KolikKitsune for me nope. i might do something wrong but its saying with the current version it doesnt work
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It is only for M2 or for Aqua too?
Evedammo said:
It is only for M2 or work in Aqua too?
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Aqua too! Any M2 in general can use it :good:
via emma ? can you show how upgrade bootloaders via emma ?
WoW, nice work. Have a fully working recovery AND root now.
If you want something "simpler", you can flash a boot.img with integrated recovery instead of using the first method.
BlazingBullets said:
WoW, nice work. Have a fully working recovery AND root now.
If you want something "simpler", you can flash a boot.img with integrated recovery instead of using the first method.
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But then you'll need to go back to 5.1.1 kernel in order to boot the device, loosing the recovery. This recovery is permanent as it's isolated in it's own partition.
faizal21 said:
via emma ? can you show how upgrade bootloaders via emma ?
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Follow this nice guide made by Sony
vampirian said:
@KolikKitsune for me nope. i might do something wrong but its saying with the current version it doesnt work
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Guys, you need to install the experimental Xposed for Lollipop 5.1.1! The 4.x installer is not working anymore!
BUT, take this into account:
- Sony seems to have shipped some ROMs with corrupted services.odex (the embedded .dex is invalid). Those ROMs will bootloop with a "Fatal signal 6" or "No pending exception expected: java.lang.ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException" error, which I unfortunately cannot fix.
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@linuxct
I dunno if I flashed back or not, but if i didn't then I think FKernal works with 5.1.1
Don't really want to test it either
Guys dont even try xposed...Bootloop because of corrupted services.odex
Too late... -.-
after Flashtool by sony
after taht, what the next step ?
faizal21 said:
after taht, what the next step ?
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After flashing the bootloader update, turn the phone on, enable USB Debugging and then turn it off; and go ahead to flash erikcas twrp. (2nd and 3rd points)...
after step 8 i reboot like normally but touch wont work, but the touch in RecoveryMode work well..
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Hey guys!
Since there was no thread about it yet, and since Sony released recently a new bootloader update for the Xperia M2, I decided to open a new one, and explain a little more how it works.
The bootloader update is used, in the Xperia M2, to unlock the R/W features in the recovery partition. This means that, if you've an UBL device, and you flash the update, you'll get permissions to install a new UBL recovery inside the partition itself. So, you won't need to include an external ramdisk inside your boot image.
How can I obtain it?
You've currently 2 ways:
1. Download and install Emma and apply the update from there, which will be always the latest available.
2. Download it through an FTF (explained below).
How can I install it if I choose FTF way?
First, download the latest FTF from below. Once downloaded, place it in flashtool's firmware folder, which is located in C:\Users\<your-name>\.flashTool\firmwares\.
Now, launch Flashtools (it needs to be version 0.9.18.6 or below, mandatorily), choose the FTF update (you'll easily notice which one it is), and simply hit flash.
Once prompted, connect your device while off to the Micro-B end of the USB cable, and, while you press & hold the Vol- key, connect the USB-A end to the PC. Then flash will start.
How can I install a custom recovery?
Download my ADB Pack 'Herramientas-de-flasheo.zip'.
Now, unzip my ADB Pack 'Herramientas-de-flasheo.zip', which contains basic ADB and Fastboot executables to a folder in your desktop. Also, copy the file Recovery file you downloaded to that folder.
Put your phone in Fastboot mode, this means, while pressing and holding the Vol+ button, connect the USB cable. Once the Led goes blue, stop pressing it.
Now, execute the following keyboard shortcut (Win+R) and type inside the Run prompt CMD. Inside the Command Prompt, using CD (change directory), navigate to the folder you created in the desktop. It'll be something like...
Code:
cd C:\Users\linuxct\Desktop\adbpack\
Now, execute the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <[COLOR="Purple"]NAME-OF-THE-RECOVERY[/COLOR]>.img
How can I access the recovery?
To enter into the recovery, press and hold the volume down button, and while you're holding it, press and hold the Power button until it vibrates. When you see the Sony logo, stop holding the Vol- Button.
DOWNLOAD: Latest Bootloader Update FTF [ver 1.716]
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DOWNLOAD MIRROR: Latest Bootloader Update FTF [ver 1.716]
Amazing work as always @linuxctt
Maybe be our Cyanogenmod 13 maintainer...? I'll walk my self out
There is a another way to launch command window in selected location.
Like: Open adbpack folder. Pressing SHIFT button,right click anywhere on that folder and you get option "Open new command window ".
I hope it helps noobs.
Btw,great tutorial buddy
imzihad said:
There is a another way to launch command window in selected location.
Like: Open adbpack folder. Pressing SHIFT button,right click anywhere on that folder and you get option "Open new command window ".
I hope it helps noobs.
Btw,great tutorial buddy
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That's the one I commonly use, but I found easier the one I wrote in the tutorial
Thanks
Thank you Linuxct, It works as always.
Do i need install Ric disabler this time?
Can I update D2302 with this
I can't see any file in the flashboot firmware selector dialog box.
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I can't see any file in the flashboot firmware selector dialog box.
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I think you're on a different user account where the FTF is actually placed in, there's no reason for not showing up...
linuxct said:
I think you're on a different user account where the FTF is actually placed in, there's no reason for not showing up...
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I have confirmed that the FTF is placed in the account I am using. Is the FTF file corrupt or something? Mine file is only 3.13 MB.
nishchayv said:
I have confirmed that the FTF is placed in the account I am using. Is the FTF file corrupt or something? Mine file is only 3.13 MB.
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I've just tried it out with Flashtools 0.9.18.6, and it's working, however on Flashtools 0.9.20.0 and above it's not showing up, since it compares the device model written in the FTF with a database, and since the entry I made was customized, it's not showing up.
What I'm going to do is to check if there's any update in Emma, if so, I'll update the file with new bootloader update.
linuxct said:
I've just tried it out with Flashtools 0.9.18.6, and it's working, however on Flashtools 0.9.20.0 and above it's not showing up, since it compares the device model written in the FTF with a database, and since the entry I made was customized, it's not showing up.
What I'm going to do is to check if there's any update in Emma, if so, I'll update the file with new bootloader update.
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Thanks fo your help. BTW I have downloaded version 0.9.18.6 from this linkhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1AAC4lt7nzOQzR3aTZKUFZqem8/view?pli=1 and it's working fine for me.
hi, I have stock kitkat so can i still update my bootloader using flashtool, i have root and unlocked bootlloader
Emma won't open for me, it shows the splash screen and then nothing comes up, the process is there running, but the program won't show up.
And via FTF the flashtool 0.9.18.6 gives an error and won't flash the FTF in my device.
I have a D2306, running the FW 18.3.C.0.37
gabrielmr said:
Emma won't open for me, it shows the splash screen and then nothing comes up, the process is there running, but the program won't show up.
And via FTF the flashtool 0.9.18.6 gives an error and won't flash the FTF in my device.
I have a D2306, running the FW 18.3.C.0.37
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The update's only compatible with 18.3.1.C.1.17 and above, AFAIK, so that might be your issue.
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The update's only compatible with 18.3.1.C.1.17 and above, AFAIK, so that might be your issue.
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It worked, I just started Flashtool in administrator mode.
Flashtool and Emma gives a hard time (Jul 2016)
Hi,
Same as gabrielmr... Emma installed, seems to update and restart, and then disappear in the background. Ok, then I'll use flashtool. Oh wait, there is a new version, before all, I'll update it and then flash the ftf. So I updated to latest version and... no way to see that firmware. If I had read the tread closely, I would have seen that flashing with Flashtool Version 0.9.19.8 would have taken 2 seconds, instead of trying my best to use the last flashtool version, which doesn't show the downloaded firmware XPERIAM2_1.716_BOOTLOADER_UPDATE_(ONLY_OPEN_DEVICES).ftf.
Just saying for noobs following the procedure.:cyclops:
Can anyone explain to me what are advantages of updating bootloader? Is it like only for custom roms, or unlocked bootloader or what? Please, thank you in advance
aleksa069 said:
Can anyone explain to me what are advantages of updating bootloader? Is it like only for custom roms, or unlocked bootloader or what? Please, thank you in advance
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Basically yes only for unlocked bootloader devices
Hey, i have got problem with Flashtool. AVAST Says, that version have malware. Can someone send my that version witchout malware?
Hello, it will work with Xperia m2 dual d-2302?,
Thanks in advance
Sent from my D2302 using Tapatalk
Hi friends, I managed to get root on my phone and now I'm showing how it was done.
Installation is done through Flash tools.
Flash tools e drivers (download link) :
https://mega.nz/#!ZkUlFAhK!Cl1EfNvbXHw_Cpa_ql3qfZie7lrTYMUU1jWMrpBHr_8
Recovery TWRP (download link) :
Author: http://www.needrom.com/author/megthebest/
https://mega.nz/#!FkVW1TbZ!2wxk5dvX7a2-tm7o7RlFFEiAeD-8Y35NuH0G9CKwr8g
Instructions:
1. Install flash tools and drivers.
2. Unzip all files.
3. Open flash tools.
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4. Clicking on one and seek our Scatter file folder recovery
5. We will list, but only marked out the recovery
6. Press 2 Download
7. Once pressed connect the terminal to the pc "OFF"
8. The load is very fast and we will start an OK once completed
9. Disconnect the phone and reboot.
To check if everything went well, do the following.
1. We turn off the phone
2. Once off, press volume + button without releasing also tighten our of power, no hope to drop out Bluboo poster and release within two seconds.
3. If all went well, our recovery will appear.
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Root
To root our terminal download the following file and put it in the phone memory as it is in .zip format.
SUPER SU ZIP
https://mega.nz/#!IhdS3AKD!QLCVBjglr73FmzPZU9Gec4pK3BTdTcKdnafKwS1evVA
1. Enter in recovery.
2. Install zip.
3. Reboot mobile phone.
4. Enjoy root
Credits: MdsTeam
Hi, is twrp the same as this?
http://www.needrom.com/download/twrp-2-8-7-1-for-xtouch/
Only hosted in a mirror link mega? Because if yes, please mention me as the author.
Thanks
Yes, megthebest. You is author. Thank you.
I have this mobile. He is very good. I instal antutu by play store, he is scored 47700.
Confused
Hello,
I am confused on this part of the steps:
6. Press 2 Download
7. Once pressed connect the terminal to the pc "OFF"
I press download, on the step 7. does that mean connect the USB cable from the PC to the phone? What does it mean by "OFF"?
After I press Download and have the USB cable plugged into the phone with the phone on and unlocked nothing happens Please help!
(USB Debugging enabled, device is listed in adb devices, and I can access storage and SD card)
Install any drivers, okay?
Select only the recovery in flashtools. Tighten download. Then connect the phone off the usb. The flash will install the recovery. Then see if the recovery has been successfully installed. And install the root by recovery.
Drivers installed ok. I selected only recovery in flashtools, and clicked download, and then plugged in USB.
Should I use USB debugging?
Should I use "USB Storage" or "Media device (MTP)" or "Camera (PTP)"?
Thank you!
tiagoaugustobr said:
Install any drivers, okay?
Select only the recovery in flashtools. Tighten download. Then connect the phone off the usb. The flash will install the recovery. Then see if the recovery has been successfully installed. And install the root by recovery.
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Got it!
I figured it out
Here's the steps I did:
1. Install ADB from here rubenalamina.mx/download/525/
2. Install drivers provided in the original post here.
3. Reboot PC.
4. Open command prompt with administrator privileges, and type: cd c:\adb
5. Then type: adb devices
6. Open flashtool provided in the original post here.
7. Select scatter file as described in the post here, and clicked download.
8. While flash tool is running the "download", plug in phone with USB cable and restart the phone and it will work, with an OK window at the end like described in the original post here.
9. Unplug the USB cable, reboot phone and hold volume up key as described in original post.
10. Install SuperSU as described in the original post here.
DONE!
Anyone try this successfully?
Thanks for the guide.
It worked for me smoothly, many thanks!
Connect your phone off via USB, after pressing download mode.
question
i have a small question.
if i do this will this wipe all my data?
(i am a beginner to rooting)
pietertjes said:
i have a small question.
if i do this will this wipe all my data?
(i am a beginner to rooting)
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Nope, no impact on data.
Actually you don't see a difference except that root apps ask for permission (SuperSU pops up)
Btw: I just installed supersu via recovery, not busybox as described sometimes.
Sucessfully did it just yesterday.
Bluboo Xtouch doesn`t turn on after trying root
Hi,
After I've tried to root nothing happened on the flashing tool, so I've tried pressing volume up + power button and my pc just did a sound of plugin a cable and nothing happened in my phone, so I've tried to turn my phone on and it didn't work. I've tried pressing a lot of combinations trying to turn it on with no success. Can someone help me? I don't know what to do anymore since my battery is no removable.
Don't work
I try to flash TWRP and to root but after pressing download button and connect phone, nothing happen.
(adb drivers are OK).
Edit : Procedure available with last rom (Jan 12th 2016) ?
Some help ?
/system/xbin/su how to remove this
Hi
I'm trying to install a enterprise app but during the install I got a "policy violation", because my device is considered rooted, since under /system/xbin there is a "su" file.
I already did a upgrade to last version from (room) Jan 12th 2016, but the /system/xbin/su persists... I think this is because it is a maufacturer built room from Bluboo but the true is I'm unbale to install the enterprise app. I already try to delete / rename/ move the su file, but I don't have permissions...
I don't want to root the device.... maybe install an official "android 5.1" but I'm afraid to do it, and I don't know how to do it...
so anybody have a suggestion how to fix this issue ?
Many thanks
Bluboo Xtouch doesn`t turn on after trying root too , please a litle help
Hi,
After I've tried to root nothing happened on the flashing tool, so I've tried pressing volume up + power button and my pc just did a sound of plugin a cable and nothing happened in my phone, so I've tried to turn my phone on and it didn't work. I've tried pressing a lot of combinations trying to turn it on with no success. Can someone help me? I don't know what to do anymore since my battery is no removable. and when i plugin the usb cable the pc reconize by a beep
TWRP is working very good for me, super su binary installed without any complications, root is working good, many thanks to you Megthebest for TWRP for Bluboo Xtouch!!
Edit:
Megthebest, I have question, I found on your profile the new twrp version 3.0.0:
http :/ /ww w.needrom. com/download /twrp-3-0-0-m egthebest-3/
Will this work with Bluboo Xtouch?
arnon85 said:
TWRP is working very good for me, super su binary installed without any complications, root is working good, many thanks to you Megthebest for TWRP for Bluboo Xtouch!!
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Megthebest, I have question, I found on your profile the new twrp version 3.0.0:
http :/ /ww w.needrom. com/download /twrp-3-0-0-m egthebest-3/
Will this work with Bluboo Xtouch?
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hi, no, TWRP 3.0.0.0 linked doesn0t work on Bluboo Xtouch.
I don't have Xtouch, so i think that i won't try to make TWRP 3.0.0.0 without the possibility to debug it directly on the smartphone
cheers
Well, I just purchased this device and came here after that to look at what we had and I'm disgusted.
And there are several reasons for that, being:
1 - Locked Bootloader...
2 - This forum seems somewhat abandoned, which leads it to be somewhat disorganized.
EdiT:
Thanks to our friend repey6 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5704037
TWRP 2.8.7.0 is now included, and it works just ok, with all functionality.
I strongly recommend you to use it instead of any other recovery. Just make sure to backup your ROM again after installing it, as CWM or Carliv backups won't work in TWRP.
I replaced the old TWRP included in the attachments with the new one provided by repey6, but the installation process remains the same.
Plus, this was not created by me and it's mad old (2014). But still it works better than the Carliv Recovery we have available here...
So Let's go. The proccess is the same for both, just choose the recovery image you want in the end of the topic.
(almost forgot to say that if your phone bricks it's you responsibility, I tested it in mine and it is working fine)
STEPS:
STEP1- Root your phone (if it's not rooted yet).
To root your phone you'll need to:
a-Download the framaroot APK provided in the attachments
b-Install it then click in the Boromir option and the su binary will be installed.
c-Download SuperSU from google play store.
That's all, simple like that.
STEP2- Check your bootloader's S1 Version
a-Open your dialer and input *#*#7378423#*#* , then go to Service Info>Software Info> S1 Boot Version.
b- Check if yours is 2.14.J.2.6 or 2.14.J.2.13 or 2.14.J.2.16 . If yours is one of these go ahead, it should work just fine and you can proceed.
If yours is 2.14.J.0.68 do not proceed, as it will 100% brick your phone.
c- My phone has S1 Boot Version 2.14.J.1.15 and in spite of the developer having not mentioned anything about it, I risked it all and my phone flashed the recovery normally, so if your version is also 2.14.J.1.15, it should work just fine and you can proceed.
STEP3 - Install the recovery
NOW, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL HERE, OTHERWISE YOU WILL HARD BRICK YOUR PHONE:
a-Download the mobileuncle.apk file provided in the attachments and install it.
b-Download the twrp_xperia_C.img file provided below and put it in your internal memory (not on the external). Rename it to recovery.img, otherwise mobile uncle won't see it.
Now, here's the part you have to mind, so you won't brick your phone.
Mobile uncle can install a recovery using one of two methods. One is by installing the image from your internal memory (which we'll be doing). Other is installing it from the internet.
Now, YOU DON'T WANT to install a recovery from the internet, as mobile uncle doesn't provide any image for your device. So if you flash any of these recoveries, you'll never be able to make your phone boot again.
See in the image below and you'll get what I mean:
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c - So, before proceeding TURN OFF YOUR WIFI AND DATA CONNECTIONS so that mobile uncle won't show any recovery from internet
d-Open mobile uncle.
e-Grant Super User
f-Press "Recovery Update"
g- With wifi turned off, you'll see only your recovery in the screen
h- Click it, the file size of the file I'm posting must be around 6MB ( 6210KB for CWM), if it's different cancel and download file again.
i- press ok and restart.
DONE
:good:
EDIT:
I just noticed that after flashing the recovery you might get your phone stuck in the SONY logo after it.
In fact it happened to me, but just once.
If that happens don't panick. Recove the cover of your phone and besides the SIM-2 slot you'll see a tiny role with the word "reset". Insert a needle in there and your phone will restart normally.
CREDITS FOR CWM
Prashanth Jraj
Credits for posting it on the net and for the original tutorial:
informationlord.com
credits for TWRP 2.8.7.0
Miha_xXx
Original Post (for TWRP - in Russian): Click Here
credits for this tutorial:
me
ATTACHMENTS BELOW
Thanks for the guide! Does this also work on the C2305 model, or is it strictly for C2304?
Syd_M said:
Thanks for the guide! Does this also work on the C2305 model, or is it strictly for C2304?
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It should work in both, I'm using a recovery for C2305 in my C2304.
Just don't try flashing a C2305 ROM on your C2304. It will not hardbrick your phonw, but the SIM cards will not work and you will get a mad functioning phones.
Some custom ROM's based on stock firmware work in both though.
Hey anyone tried for xc 2305???
So my S1 bootloader version is: 2.14.J.0.68. Is it for sure there is nothing that can be done?
SMIT120 said:
Hey anyone tried for xc 2305???
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sid4913 said:
So my S1 bootloader version is: 2.14.J.0.68. Is it for sure there is nothing that can be done?
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Sorry for the late reply! Haven't been able to test this until recently due to an issue getting my PC to work properly with my phone. Anyway, I would like to confirm that I was able to flash this on my Xperia C2305 that had S1 Boot Version 2.14.J.0.68. The photo below is proof of CWM running on my Xperia C2305:
Things you will need:
WMShua SuperFlash: http://soft.flushrom.com/WMShuaSetup.exe (after installing, you can change the language to English by renaming Program Files/wmshua/language to Program Files/wmshua/language_x)
Xperia C 16.0.B.2.16 FTF: C2305_16.0.B.2.16_TacoNikky.ftf or C2305_16.0.B.2.16_Congngheviet.ftf (pick one; I used TacoNikky's version)
Procedure:
1. Open WMShua, then click on Flash (not Super Flash). Browse to the FTF file you downloaded. You can choose to backup system before flash (I unchecked it on mine). Follow the screenshot below for guidance:
2. Turn off your phone. Next, hold down the Vol- (volume down) button on your phone. While holding down, plug in the micro USB cable. The LED will flash red. When it changes to green, release the Vol- button. WMShua should automatically try to install the needed drivers. After installing drivers, it will begin the flashing process. If your phone turns on instead, simply unplug it from the USB, turn it off, then try again.
The flash process may take a long time (it took 30+ minutes for me), and sometimes it may look like it hanged, but it's actually working. Just be patient. Once it reaches 100%, your phone will automatically boot up. Check your S1 Boot Version—it should now be 2.14.J.2.16. You may find that you've lost root, so you will need to root it again (I use KingoRoot). After rooting, follow the instructions on the first post to install CWM or TWRP. Good luck!
Original Article : https://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/thread-177291-1-1.html
[email protected] post the root guild for zenfone 3.
I translate his article to English version.
I didn't try this method yet, but I think it should work.
If you want to root your zenfone 3, you can following this guide to root your device.
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[Update] All-in-one zip (unlock App+driver+adb+fastboot+twrp+SuperSU.zip) :
https://github.com/snowwolf725/RootZenfone3/archive/master.zip
Firstly, you should use the following official unlock tool to unlock Boot-loader.
[Update] If you want to receive OTA notify, you should use Un-official bootloader unlock method.
Un-official bootloader unlock method
ZE552KL
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE552KL/ZE552KL_SIGNED_Android_M_UnlockTool_2016_0715.zip
ZE520KL
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE520KL/ZE520KL_SIGNED_Android_M_UnlockTool_2016_0715.zip
After you unlock your device, you can download the TWRP recovery image, and follow the guide to root your device.
TWRP recovery img ：https://mega.nz/#F!kl8lmKRL!ZbLvz1b4YgLMr_n09vRrTA
twrp-3.0.2-Z012D.img (TWRP for ZE552KL)
twrp-3.0.2-Z017D.img (TWRP for ZE520KL)
dot.supersu (.supersu)
If your device is ZE552KL, then you should download twrp-3.0.2-Z012D.img + dot.supersu
If your device is ZE520KL, then you should download twrp-3.0.2-Z017D.img + dot.supersu
If you want to build recovery image by yourself, you can clone the git source tree, and compile by yourself.
https://github.com/shakalaca/android_device_asus_ze520kl
https://github.com/shakalaca/android_device_asus_ze552kl
How to root your device:
1. Boot your zenfone 3 to boot-loader mode (you should firstly turn the phone off, then press and hold the volume up and power buttons )
2. Install android tools on your pc. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979)
3. Connect your mobile to PC, then use following command to flash TWRP image to your zenfone.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-xxx.img
4a. Hold the volume down button, and use following command to boot into recovery mode. (if menu appears, please select recovery mode)
Code:
fastboot reboot
4b. Boot your zenfone 3 to recovery mode (you should firstly turn the phone off, then press and hold the volume down and power buttons )
5. After boot into TWRP recovery, select "keep system read only" in TWRP recovery menu.
6. Use following command to push .supersu file into /data .
Code:
adb push dot.supersu /data/.supersu
7. Select "ADB Sideload" in TWRP menu, then use following command to push root files.
(SuperSu.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703)
Code:
adb sideload SuperSU.zip
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
8. reboot and enjoy your rooted device.
PS. If you got OTA notify, you can flash the stock image to un-root your device.
Stock boot.img and recovery.img files can be find in following URL:
https://mega.nz/#F!ok0V0RIA!5WKtHe98opzjVI3NPbM7Ww
Who can test ?
superuser.pm said:
Who can test ?
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its 100% working bro
Does the unlock tool really wipe the data on the device??
aelzki said:
Does the unlock tool really wipe the data on the device??
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yes its wiping entire phone.
can i root the phone without uncloking the bootloader ?
BentotKulangot said:
its 100% working bro
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Are u trying? 7up screenshot for everybody . ..
superuser.pm said:
Are u trying? 7up screenshot for everybody . ..
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This is work.. now i have rooted phone and installed xposed
after rooted? we can get OTA? or no? if not how to get the OTA?
i must unlock bootloader before flash twrp ?
on phone turn on or off USB debugging mode ?
100% working
I have been waiting and waiting for this post. worked instantly, with no headaches. Well just remember to back up your stuff first.
Thanks to OP for the translation!
Won't allow me to post the image or link being so new. Just try it out.
drive.google.com/open?id=0B08xanlQWY50UHhEZlBfM1BncWs
sorry mods if this is bypassing the spam guards.
i cant get OTA UPDATES after unlock the bootloader LOL
They do warn you specifically that pushed updates will no longer happen.
I think the solution is to find the updates from ASUS and use an app like FlashFire
There is a request for a Rom on the cyanogen forums.
Xposed worked like a charm.
It also appears that the kernel source is available although I'm not sure from where.
Still not sure where to find the ASUS updates
Thank you very much it works perfect, but how do you flash the recovery.img and boot.img to un-root?
TWRP Decrypted and Couldnt Mount Storage
Thanks for the guide, its 100% worked!
But I have a problem. I couldnt mount storage to instal ZIP file. Also my TWRP said its encrypted, and i dont what password to decrypt is.
Anybody know how to solve this?
Is there any CN stock recovery to download?
i got error device 'null' not found when trying to sideload the supersu. help me please
Chandro-ID said:
i got error device 'null' not found when trying to sideload the supersu. help me please
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I got this problem too, just install the super su from twrp solved my problem
Will it work for ZS570KL?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Tutorials and the tools are not my work, so I don't take any credit. However, the tutorial is come from China. I combine my experience and translate them as much as I can to english.
Instructions:
First, download the root files (at the bottom of this post) accroding to your tablet model (at the back of your tablet) and install the driver in the computer.
Please install in the following order:
1) iSocUSB-Driver-Setup-1.2.0.exe
2) IntelAndroidDrvSetup1.5.0.exe
3) PhoneFlashTool_5.3.4.0_win32.exe
Pay attention to the following points
a) you must install those driver in the above order
b) Don't change the install location of those driver
c) Close your antivirus software to avoid unknow problem
Then, go to Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging. Enable OEM Unlock and enable USB Debugging Mode
Now, connect your X80 Plus to the computer,
Open a Command Prompt window in "Root X80 Plus H6C3" folder (To open a Command Prompt window in any folder, hold down the shift key and right-click on the folder) and enter the following command
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Press Enter
Wait for the device to enter fastboot mode
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Press Enter to unlock the oem and enter the following command
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Press enter to flash the kernal, then enter the following command
Code:
fastboot reboot
This command will restart your tablet.
It is normal that tablet reboot 3 to 4 times automatically, just wait for it. (turn on the tablet yourself if the tablet do not reboot automatically)
After your device is on, check that Wifi and bluetooth works or not. (Wifi and Bluetooth may not works with the replaced kernal, just perform a factory reset)
If everything is ok, enter the following command
Code:
root.bat
Wait for the Command Prompt until it stuck at this command, "adb shell su --daemon"
Now, disconnect the tablet and reboot it manuly
After the device was booted up, Supersu already become a part of system app.
Open Supersu now, it will notify that the SU binary needs to be updated. You must need to install the binary once, but you will fail at 100%(unless there is a miracle, and your tablet is root successfully, congratulations)
Close Supersu and reconnect the tablet, enter the following command again.
Code:
root.bat
Now the command prompt should run all of the command smoothly and Supersu should have no message about the SU binary update !!
Therefore, if your Supersu shows nothing (works properly), your tablet is rooted, thats amazing.
If Supersu keep notifing, please enter the following command again and wait for it to boot up automatically until Supersu have no message about the binary update.
Code:
root.bat
Note that this root method are not stable yet
Known issues:
1) Old version of Titanium Backup was unable to execute the SU command
2) LBE are not 100% compatible with this root
Post reply if you have any requires or problem.
Stock Rom for X80 Plus just in case you need them, and the instruction will be translated later
H6C3 and H5C5
Root files: H6C3 and H5C5
Sorry for my bad english
Hi and thanks for sharing.
Is there a custom recovery to install?
I would like to install xposed framework, but don't know how to install the zip file...
Thanks
thanks and your thread on teclast's forum where the link was crash, please repair.
Thanks a lot
Can someone confim that this method works?
Jeconxis said:
thanks and your thread on teclast's forum where the link was crash, please repair.
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You can try to flash xposed using flashify!
woody4165 said:
Hi and thanks for sharing.
Is there a custom recovery to install?
I would like to install xposed framework, but don't know how to install the zip file...
Thanks
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Working hard on it now
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Working hard on it now
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looking forward to this!
Thaaanks a lot @hahaha1111 !!! I tried that on my all new H6C4 received this morning with your H6C3 files and anything is working perfectly !!! Many thanks again !!!
BTW: Any way to update SuperSU binary then?
I tried your method on my H5C6 and it worked beautifully. Thank you!
where can I use the file?
I download the file named X80 plus-win10_20160108.7z from the link. what is this, and where can I use it?
hahaha1111 said:
Working hard on it now
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Hi @hahaha1111
any news on custom recovery?
I would like to install xposed framework, but cannot be done without custom recovery, is it correct?
Thanks
woody4165 said:
Hi @hahaha1111
any news on custom recovery?
I would like to install xposed framework, but cannot be done without custom recovery, is it correct?
Thanks
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Hiatus
H6C4
Great! It works perfectly on H6C4.
Thanks!
Regards
RoroTiti said:
Thaaanks a lot @hahaha1111 !!! I tried that on my all new H6C4 received this morning with your H6C3 files and anything is working perfectly !!! Many thanks again !!!
BTW: Any way to update SuperSU binary then?
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It's updated from play market with no problem.
May be it is my particular problem ( kernel 3.14.37 firmware assembly ver 3.03.20161109) but.....
WARNING TO H6C4 OWNERS! SD Card becomes unusable with this rooting files. Any SD Card after rooting recognized as 0,9 Mb size and you can't access files on it. You can't use SD Card reader too.
Please report if you do not encounter this issue.
Hi.
I'm stuck on "adb push SUfiles/Superuser.apk /data/superuser" command in root.bat
I've done all the previous steps without problems.
Before executing root.bat I have set again Usb Debug and OEM Unlock, is it correct?
Sometimes I get stuck on "adb remount"
What can I check?
Thanks
Woody