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[Q] how to root the xperia m2 with kitkat ?

how to root the xperia m2 with kitkat? :crying::crying::crying:

cidneyebruna said:
how to root the xperia m2 with kitkat? :crying::crying::crying:
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1 Unlock the bootloader
2 Install CWM from D2302
3 Go to the CWM and install SuperSU
4 Go back stock kernel of 4.4 kernel.sin and fotakernel.sin
5. Reboot
at the moment the only way

how to make root on d2303?

I think people wants to make root without unlock bootloader.
So actually, there's no solution..... you must unloack your bootloader or wait

help
you must use towelroot to root your device

ravendra275 said:
you must use towelroot to root your device
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On KitKat of Xperia M2, Towelroot doesn't works...

joeljr38 said:
On KitKat of Xperia M2, Towelroot doesn't works...
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ok dude
have you tried frama root

Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?

if this works for d2305? i want UBL and deodex it

have you try vroot?

vroot did not work

ripp2003 said:
Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?
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Ok so the boot .img needs to be modified cause actually, this line block the write remount command : r.o secure=0

NFound said:
1 Unlock the bootloader
2 Install CWM from D2302
3 Go to the CWM and install SuperSU
4 Go back stock kernel of 4.4 kernel.sin and fotakernel.sin
5. Reboot
at the moment the only way
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Please Build Kernel Support Cwm For Kitkat Sir....

i've tried with towelroot V.3,, wich can handle the problem (rooting on kitkat) but it didnt work
The towelroot v3 only support kernel before june 2014,,,n the other side the M2 Kitkat has a new kernel..

Root for a D2303 model with 4.4.2 build 18.3.C.0.37
NFound said:
1 Unlock the bootloader
2 Install CWM from D2302
3 Go to the CWM and install SuperSU
4 Go back stock kernel of 4.4 kernel.sin and fotakernel.sin
5. Reboot
at the moment the only way
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Could anyone elaborate further on a similar approach applicable to a D2303 model with 4.4.2 build 18.3.C.0.37?
Any successful attempt?
Many thanks

I have the same problem - any help would be much appreciatted

root on D2303 with kitkat
Originally Posted by ripp2003 View Post
Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?
Any app that accesses the system (busybox, exposed ect.) Must be flashed via recovery. This method works fine on my device. Although each time the recovery must be flashed and once the appropriate apps are flashed, must be the stock kernel flashed via flash tool again, but this is at the moment the only way to get a system with the appropriate apps and root privileges!
sorry for the bad english

dotzi75 said:
Originally Posted by ripp2003 View Post
Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?
Any app that accesses the system (busybox, exposed ect.) Must be flashed via recovery. This method works fine on my device. Although each time the recovery must be flashed and once the appropriate apps are flashed, must be the stock kernel flashed via flash tool again, but this is at the moment the only way to get a system with the appropriate apps and root privileges!
sorry for the bad english
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ok, I understrand : so I have to install cwm recovery, install busybox and xposed then reflash only kernel... will try Thanks

Clarifications pending
dotzi75 said:
I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
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Your post raised a few questions:
1. Did you root your D2303 running Android 4.4.2? How?
2. What recovery did you flash? Where did you find it? Did you use one dedicated to D2302 or D2305?
Many thanks for your clarifications
Regards

hi
no any way to root Sony Xperia M2 Dual ( d2302 ) Kitkat ?
i dont like to open bootloader or update my phone from 4.3 to 4.4 with ota , i flashin my phone with flashtool to update 4.4. soo , i try to root with towelroot v1 , 2 , 3 and vrot but all of them not working .
no way ?

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Not work for me if I plug my phone flashtool just say: 18/032/2014 01:32:19 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
18/032/2014 01:32:19 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

I do all the spetps but when i plug my phone to my pc flashtool just say that:
Device connected with USB debugging off
For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
and than nothing happend.
Xperia M2 D3203 Locked Bootloader

You need to unlock your bootloader.... And make sure you have the drivers installed.... Drivers are in the flashtool folder

Can't use OTA
Everytime I try to use OTA, it says my ROM is not supported, neither does the kernel... I flashed JB 4.3 with a stock rom i found on this forum. My device is a D2306

[ASK]
You Say " Update via OTA to KK 4.4.4 or KK 4.4.2 whatever you need ( 4.4.4 recommended ) ". Whether the phone still rooted after the update KK via OTA?

When you say OTA - do you mean literally Over the Air when my phone prompts or via some other app/program?
I searched the play store for OTA and there are now lots of apps i dont need installed!
Also, why does the Root not get overwritten by my upgrade back to 4.4.4?
Thanks

No need to unlock bootloader. Also no need to update via OTA. Download ftf just in case which you can flash any time you want.

I have one question
I have jb 4.3 on d2303, i rooted it with towerlroot. So, can i upgrade my phone to 4.4.4 with ftf file on flashtool without loosing root privileges?

I successfully rooted my D2303 using the OT method. Now i have a rooted 4.4.4, with installed and working apps like greenify, link2SD amd app ops. Supersu(latest ifrom play store) is installed and working, but it asks me to update binaries and if I do so, im loosing the root and have to use fashtool to force root again. Any advice, as I'm new to rooting. Thanks!

It's not work
I try root my Sony m2 dual phone without unlock the boot loader but its not work ..
I downgrade to 4.3 and try to root its not work

swnny said:
I successfully rooted my D2303 using the OT method. Now i have a rooted 4.4.4, with installed and working apps like greenify, link2SD amd app ops. Supersu(latest ifrom play store) is installed and working, but it asks me to update binaries and if I do so, im loosing the root and have to use fashtool to force root again. Any advice, as I'm new to rooting. Thanks!
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Just to awnser my own question - after updating SuperSU to the latest (as of now) 2.46 version and updating its binaries, you need to run Sony RIC Killer to gain /system -rw permissions again. After that it works perfectly!

need help ASAP>>>>>>>>>>>>>
4.4 KITKAT
LOCKED BOOTLOADER
1. Downgrade to JB, Root your Phone using Towel Root in Jelly Bean
2. Update via OTA to KK 4.4.2 or KK 4.4.4 whatever you need (4.4.4 is recommended)
3. In this process, don't try to install or uninstall anything
4. Wait for booting finish
5. Install latest SuperSU from Play Store
6. Open Flashtool in PC
7. Connect your phone to PC
I did everything's according to above.after that when i connect my m2 2303 to flashtool,it stop @ "running installftkit as root thru sysrun" stage.
any help pls>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Roshan mj said:
4.4 KITKAT
LOCKED BOOTLOADER
1. Downgrade to JB, Root your Phone using Towel Root in Jelly Bean
2. Update via OTA to KK 4.4.2 or KK 4.4.4 whatever you need (4.4.4 is recommended)
3. In this process, don't try to install or uninstall anything
4. Wait for booting finish
5. Install latest SuperSU from Play Store
6. Open Flashtool in PC
7. Connect your phone to PC
I did everything's according to above.after that when i connect my m2 2303 to flashtool,it stop @ "running installftkit as root thru sysrun" stage.
any help pls>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Try using modded EasyRootTool as this method sais: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/general/xperia-m2-aua-2403-root-philz-touch-t3072833

Roshan mj said:
4.4 KITKAT
LOCKED BOOTLOADER
1. Downgrade to JB, Root your Phone using Towel Root in Jelly Bean
2. Update via OTA to KK 4.4.2 or KK 4.4.4 whatever you need (4.4.4 is recommended)
3. In this process, don't try to install or uninstall anything
4. Wait for booting finish
5. Install latest SuperSU from Play Store
6. Open Flashtool in PC
7. Connect your phone to PC
I did everything's according to above.after that when i connect my m2 2303 to flashtool,it stop @ "running installftkit as root thru sysrun" stage.
any help pls>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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I know this way works flawlessly, used it myself several times.. You must be doing something wrong somewhere fella. Don't try to update supersu binaries till you have forced root with flashtool. Then mount system r/w, I personally think this is the easiest way to root the M2 if your new at this
D2303 stock 4.4.4 KK rooted philz touch recovery xposed Bravia engine 2 x-reality

hey
hello,i'm new in this forum, and i wanna know if the root it's working on 2306, Version 18.3.1.C.1.15?

[ask] how to imstall recovery kernel etc

Tht's simple for u but hard for me
My device: Xperia m2 (d2303)
Fw: 18.6.A.0.175
Original os is kitkat, but i have upgrade via xperia updater to lolipop (via phone)
After tht i root use kingroot (now uninstalled bcoz tht purify make me mad)
After tht i unlock my bootloader and sucses (unlock use flashtool) (flash tool say my unlock successful)
Tht i ask:
1. Is my unlock successful? How to check it
2. How to change mod with xposed framework work? (tht procedure i ask)
In my mind maybe
Unlock bl -> flash tft-> flash recovery -> flash room
3. How to rooting my phone use eagle root? Why eagle? Bcoz i dont have any pc i must go to Internet Caffè to do flashing (sad)
Thanks before
Sorry my bad English im Indonesian ppl

Where's tht ppl?

enslaved_666 said:
Tht's simple for u but hard for me
My device: Xperia m2 (d2303)
Fw: 18.6.A.0.175
Original os is kitkat, but i have upgrade via xperia updater to lolipop (via phone)
After tht i root use kingroot (now uninstalled bcoz tht purify make me mad)
After tht i unlock my bootloader and sucses (unlock use flashtool) (flash tool say my unlock successful)
Tht i ask:
1. Is my unlock successful? How to check it
2. How to change mod with xposed framework work? (tht procedure i ask)
In my mind maybe
Unlock bl -> flash tft-> flash recovery -> flash room
3. How to rooting my phone use eagle root? Why eagle? Bcoz i dont have any pc i must go to Internet Caffè to do flashing (sad)
Thanks before
Sorry my bad English im Indonesian ppl
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To check unlock status:
Dial: *#*#7378423#*#*
Go to Service info>Configuration rooting status should say rooted (or something )
2. You can't use Xposed on phone (search M2 forum for more)
3. Eagle root is safer, you can ask questions there for more information.
Good Luck!
Sent from my D2303

Dzepar said:
To check unlock status:
Dial: *#*#7378423#*#*
Go to Service info>Configuration rooting status should say rooted (or something )
2. You can't use Xposed on phone (search M2 forum for more)
3. Eagle root is safer, you can ask questions there for more information.
Good Luck!
Sent from my D2303
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Tht rooting status say bootloader unlock yes
How to change room? Flash firmware first?

enslaved_666 said:
Tht rooting status say bootloader unlock yes
How to change room? Flash firmware first?
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Google xperia bootloader unlock or go to officiall sony developer page and follow instructions there.
Good Luck!
Sent from my D2303

So tht's not ben unlocked?? I try to unlock them use flashtool, and then tht flashtool say bootloader unlocked, but if i check on *#*#7873423#*#* tht say yes not rooted or other

Bootloop and TWRP Probs

Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!

Buddy_Erz said:
Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!
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hello,
if you are in android 7 root is not working
for xz you have to
unlockbootloader
install modified kernel and twrp at the same time
start you phone and restart enter twrp and install su
it works on android 6-0-1 not 7
can you help me how to got emma working with you
i tried to got emma working but all time got error

I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?

Buddy_Erz said:
I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?
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Androplus v5
Kernel and twrp
You need to install kernel before twrp
Enter androplus section and see imstructions
For emma
I got error login
Application can't open
I install custumisation and app not workimg it not open
Inturnet off anyivirus nothing open

Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.

Buddy_Erz said:
Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.
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If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.

auras76 said:
If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.
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Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.
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Ub-unlocked bootloader.
You need. 327 fw.

Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.
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Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.

auras76 said:
Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.
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Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks

Buddy_Erz said:
Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks
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If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.

auras76 said:
If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.
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Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?
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Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader

gregbradley said:
Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader
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Danke
Thanks

it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?

Buddy_Erz said:
it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?
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Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.

gregbradley said:
Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.
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Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL
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Yes, but once you have updated via OTA then just unlock it again.

anyone can try if z5 ftf can boot on xz.
i don't have cannection to try.
flash a stock z5 ftf into xz
use ivory root for drm and ta partion
locke the phone
then flash android 6 for xz
then update ota
it should work

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