SONY Xperia phones have unlocked bootloader which adds to the difficulty of rooting on top of MM.
#######All the works posted here are not mine but of various authors to whom I am gratful for helping me achieve root############
Requirements
Locked Bootloader Xperia z2
Stock SONY ROM
no root
Battery above 70(just to be safe)
Good internet connection
Now, we have lots to download because Flashtool dosen't work so, I had to download android sdk entirely.
#1
Obtaining the Bootloader Unlock Code
Note:Unlocking the bootloader on a Sony device may automatically wipe internal storage; a backup of the sdcard is suggested. It will also irreversibly erase the DRM keys stored in the TA partition of some devices, which will result in the loss of certain proprietary features that may have been included. Check your specific device forum on XDA to learn more.
In order to unlock the bootloader on your Xperia Z2 you will need to obtain a code from Sony. The following process will help you acquire this code so that you can flash a custom recovery.
Open the Phone application on the Xperia Z2 and enter *#06# to obtain the device's IMEI, IDID or MEID. Save this for later use.
Optional: if you do not have a phone app, the IMEI, IDID or MEID can be found on the box or on the device in Settings -> About Device -> Status.
Put the device into fastboot mode:
Insert one end of the Micro-USB cable into your PC. Turn off the device and wait at least 5 seconds. Press and hold the Volume Up button and plug the other end of the Micro-USB cable in to your device.
Open a terminal on the PC and enter fastboot getvar version
If you receive the message <waiting for device> fastboot is not configured properly, please see fastboot for more details.
Navigate a browser here
Select your device and click the 'continue' button at the bottom of the page.
Enter your email address, agree to the terms and select 'Submit'
Click the link from your email, enter your IMEI, IDID or MEID and continue
The unlock code should now appear, write this down for the next step.
In the PC's terminal, enter the following command: fastboot oem unlock 0xKEY
KEY corresponds to the unlock code you were given.
The Xperia Z2's bootloader should now be unlocked.
This should factory reset the phone, you may have to wait a while before reboot.
Source:https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_sirius
How to check if your bootloader is locked or unlocked?
This tutorial is suitable for all versions of Android. We are provoding two different methods to check the status of your bootloader, use the one that works for you.
Method 1 :
This one is the easiest method and works with many device out there, you don’t require any use of PC, you just need to enter a spacial block of numbers in your keypad to check your bootloader’s status.
Step 1 : Open your device’s dialer (App where you enter telephone numbers to call someone).
Step 2 : Dial the below code, it will automatically open a new windows. (if it doesn’t opens anything then use the second method).
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*#*#7378423#*#*
Step 3 : Now in that window go to Service Info >> Configuration, and see if there is :
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Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes >> This means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes >> This means that your Bootloader is unlocked
Method 2 :
Step 1 : Download and install adb & fastboot package & drivers in your system (Google it for your device).
Step 2 : After successful installation of adb & fastboot, connect your device to your PC via USB cable in fastboot mode.
Step 3 : Now open the folder where your adb & fastboot package is extracted, press Shift key on your keyboard and right click in the folder and select “Open command prompt here“.
Step 4 : It will open a Command Prompt window.
Step 5 : Type the following command to check if the device was detected in fastboot mode.
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fastboot devices
Step 6 : if you don’t get device it or anything it means that the drivers weren’t correctly installed or the device wasn’t connected properly, if this happens try reinstalling your drivers.
Step 7 : Next run the following command to check the status of your device’s bootloader.
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fastboot oem device-info
Source:https://thebroodle.com/android/how-to-check-your-bootloader-is-locked-or-unlocked/
#2
After unlocking the device, rooting is done using Kingroot (easier), you can use either the windows app or android app.
Success rate of rooting however is very less, so you may need to do it more than a few time.
The rooting lasts only 2 restarts(for me), so you have to root again using king root.
android: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=19156
windows: https://kingroot.net/
Any problems with kingroot check the link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
#3
How to Install CWM 6.0.4.7 Recovery on Xperia Z2 D6503, D6502, D6543
Download Doomlord’s Z2_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-167-v07.zip
http://doomlord.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=WjJfRG9vTUxvUkRfQWR2U3RrS2VybmVsX0ZXLTE2Ny12MDc=
Copy the downloaded Advanced Stock Kernel.zip file to your phone’s SD card.
Extract the downloaded .zip folder on your PC, you will get a Boot.img file.
Place the extracted Boot.img file in the Minimal ADB & Fastboot folder that you created using our ADB & Fastboot Quick Setup Guide.
If you are using Android ADB & Fastboot full package, you can place the downloaded Recovery.img file in the Fastboot folder or in the Platform-tools folder.
Open the folder where you placed the Boot.img file. E.g Minimal ADB & Fastboot or Fastboot or Platform Tools.
Press and hold the shift key and right click on an empty area within the folder, and click on “Open Command Window Here”.
Turn off your Xperia Z2 completely.
Now press the Volume Up Key and while keeping it pressed plug in the USB cable.
You should see a blue light in the notification light of your phone, that means your device is now connected in Fastboot mode.
Now type the following command: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Hit Enter and it will quickly flash CWM 6.0.4.7 recovery in your Xperia Z2.
Once recovery is flashed, now issue this command “Fastboot reboot”
Your device will reboot now, as soon as you see the Sony logo, and the pink LED, press Volume Up key to enter recovery.
Once you’re in recovery, select “Install Zip > Choose Zip from SD Card > Advanced Stock Kernel with CWM.zip > Yes”. [Important]
This will flash the Kernel in your phone now. Once flashed, reboot your device.
Congrats! You should now see the custom recovery.
Source: http://techbeasts.com/install-cwm-recovery-root-xperia-z2-2301a0167-d6502-d6503-d6543/
Now, you have custom recovery, you can use this to flash ROMS. Caution to be taken when you flash a ROM you might loose your Kernel and recovery so use ROMs with inbuilt kernels or just flash after installing depending on ROM
For D6502 phone you will need to flash a fix zip after the ROM for getting network.
#4
http://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/
For installing TWRP follow the above guide.
Can't upload screenshots yet(don't have them, did this in a hurry)
(My internet connection is very slow)
CREDITS
All the authors of my sources
#########@@@@@@@Press that small little Thank You button:good@@@@@@@@############
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Thread closed as per OP's Request.
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Unlocking the Bootloader is Required! This will erase all data and void your warranty!
Since all data will be wiped it's best to do this immediately after getting the phone. At least unlocking the bootloader.
I won't add a disclaimer, because if you trust some guide from some guy on the internet you should know what that means without being told explicitly.
For me the bootimage method posted on Modaco does not work and apparently others seem to have trouble as well (see the poll at Modaco). And since I couldn't find any guide here on XDA I thought I'd write one. XDA helped me a lot when I got my DHD, so maybe now I can help back.
This is based on soyd's guide at swedroid.se which I used to finally get my phone rooted after some unsuccessful attempts.
The guide is for Windows, but could probably be easily adapted to Linux/Mac by using the appropriate drivers/tools. I followed these steps to successfully root my Moto G (16 GB, german retail, Android 4.4.2, OTA 176.44.1).
Here're the neccessary steps:
Install Motorola and ADB Drivers
Unlock Bootloader
Flash Recovery
Flash SuperSU
Enjoy
Install Motorola and ADB Drivers
Do not connect your phone to your PC just yet.
If you already have ADB drivers and Motorola drivers installed, just skip this step.
Download these files:
Motorola Drivers
ADB Tools (thx to androidpit.info)
mfastboot.exe (only download that file from the G-Drive folder - thx to whoever uploaded it)
Run the MotorolaDeviceManager_2.4.5.exe you just downloaded and install it
Extract the two folders from adb-tools_treiber.zip
Open ADB-Treiber folder and run UniversalAdbDriverSetup.msi
Copy mfastboot.exe to ADB-Tools folder
Now this next part might be optional, but some things might not work without it and there's no real harm so:
Enable USB-Debugging
On your phone, open Preferences
Scroll all the way down to About this phone
Scroll all the way down to Build-Number
Tap 7 times on that entry
You'll get a message "You're a developer now"
Go back and open the new item Developer options
Check USB-Debugging
Connect your phone to the PC
Drivers will be installed and the phone will ask you to confirm USB debugging from that computer
Unlock Bootloader
There are probably lots of guides around, but to have it all in one place, here's yet another one:
!YOU WILL LOOSE YOUR WARRANTY AND ALL DATA BY UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER!
Switch off your phone
Hold Volume-Down and press and release Power to boot into Fastboot
A text screen should appear
Connect the phone via USB to the PC
Open a command prompt and browse to the ADB-tools folder you just created
Type:
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
You'll get five lines of characters, all beginning with (bootloader):
Code:
(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
Copy all lines into one long string without the (bootloader) part!
You want something like 0A40040192024205#4C4D355631323030373731363031303332323239#BD00 and so on.
Open Motorola Unlocker Site (you need to sign-in)
Copy the string in the box at 6. and press Can my device be unlocked?
A Request my Unlock Key button should appear. Check I Agree to the legal stuff and press that button
Check your mail for the unlock key
In the ADB-tools folder type:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock [I]paste_your_key_here[/I]
The phone should reboot and greet you with a nice warning about you having lost your warranty.
Flash Recovery
Now that the booloader is unlocked you have to flash a custom recovery to be able to flash SuperSU.
Download the CWM image from this post. The file should be named something like recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.7-falcon.img. Copy the file to the ADB-Tools folder you created earlier and rename it to CWM.img
Your phone should still be connected to your PC and have finished rebooting and be in stock ROM.
In the ADB-Tools folder type:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
The phone should reboot and the bootloader will come up again
To make sure all's working as expected type:
Code:
fastboot devices
You should get a response similar to:
Code:
List of devices attached
TA93005M6V device
To flash the custom recovery, type:
Code:
mfastboot flash recovery CWM.img
On the phone you might get a message about size mismatch, just ignore it. Now you have to enter the newly flashed CWM recovery. Take your phone and:
Press Volume-Down to scroll to the Recovery menu item
Press Volume-Up to select that item (yes, Vol-Up selects)
The phone will boot into recovery
Now is a good time to backup your system.
Press Volume-Down to scroll to Backup and Restore
Press Power to select that item
Press Volume-Down to scroll to Backup to /sdcard
Press Power to select that item
Backup will commence, once it's finished go back to the main menu and select Reboot, then confirm with YES
You phone will reboot into the stock ROM.
Flash SuperSU
Now you can finally flash SuperSU and be done with the whole business.
Download the newest SuperSU and save the file to your phone's SD-Card's root directory. The phone should show up as an MTP device in Windows file explorer.
In ADB-Tools folder type:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
The phone will reboot and once CWM Recovery has come up, use the Vol-Up/Down keys to scroll and Power to select
Select Install zip
Select zip from /sdcard
Select /0
You should find a file like UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip there.
Select that file, confirm YES and wait for the flashing to finish
Go back to the Main menu and select Reboot, confirm YES
The phone should once again reboot into normal stock ROM operation. To check if all went well, open the app drawer, tap on SuperSU and if no error message comes up... You're done!
I hope there are no mistakes anywhere in this guide and also that it might be helpful to some people...
Please comment if some things should be changed or improved.
Already guide is there general section..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2585755
But you guide is simple and understandable.. So better stick this thread in this section..
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cdma moto g...?
Hey.. what about boost mobile moto g?? Its XT1031 and after pasting that string on motorola website it says your moble's bootloader can't be unlocked??
unlocking the bootloader worked great but it wont let me flash the recovery
keifus.rahn said:
unlocking the bootloader worked great but it wont let me flash the recovery
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How you flashed it? Explain the steps you tried..
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bondisback said:
Hey.. what about boost mobile moto g?? Its XT1031 and after pasting that string on motorola website it says your moble's bootloader can't be unlocked??
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I followed each step on this guide and i was using it threw android sdk but every time i select recovery on my device it says commands not found this is what i get in my comand prompt- target max sparse size error cant load recovery.img
keifus.rahn said:
I followed each step on this guide and i was using it threw android sdk but every time i select recovery on my device it says commands not found this is what i get in my comand prompt- target max sparse size error cant load recovery.img
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Has anyone found success with a boost mobile variant please?
This was the easiest way for me and I used ROM manager to flash my recovery http://www.theandroidcop.com/how-to-root-motorola-moto-g/
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bur2000 said:
I hope there are no mistakes anywhere in this guide and also that it might be helpful to some people...
Please comment if some things should be changed or improved.
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I had the same problem at first. When you copy and paste the code on the website it put spaces between the code. There cant be any spaces then it will work. Hoped this helps XD
Thanks
Great guide, I used it to root my Moto G I got today but I had problems with flashing the Clockworld recovery. It simply would not work, said error. But I tried TWRP and it worked. But I also named it recovery.img and used your command but replaced CVM.img with recovery.img. Got rid of ALL of the bloatware. I was stuck at first because I didn't start the command promt inside of the adb tools folder.
Recovery issue
Guys I had a similar issue while flashing the cwm.
When I flash it in the first boot it works, I can enter in the interface and can create a backup or flash one, but after a reboot it do not enter again. I tried entering via fastboot -> Recovery and received the dead android icon with the "No command" message.
Tried installing via PlayStore and had the same result, even with the TWRP.
Any ideas ?
Disclaimer: By attempting any of the processes listed in this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
Warning: Rooting does not void Yutopia’s warranty, though damaging your hardware (i.e., burning up your CPU/Motherboard by overclocking, hardbricking the device) will. You proceed at your own risk! I accept no responsibility for what you do with your phone. Follow the directions closely, and the odds are you will succeed without any trouble. If you are not sure what you are doing, do some more research before you try.
Lets begin
Index:
A. Drivers Installation
B. Unlock Bootloader
C. Install & Boot into Custom Recovery (TWRP) on Yutopia
D. Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
E. Root Your Stock Rom
F. Backup EFS and Other Partitions
A. Drivers Installation:
In order to Unlock, Root or Install Custom Recovery, you need to have the right set of Drivers to help your computer recognize your device. I used Windows 7 for this and it worked fine so should work for other windows as well.
Download and install Yutopia Drivers
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pr-ZA5b-1pWFAwMmI4dWRGM3M/view?usp=sharing
Go through the setup, and when done, restart your PC. Connect your device to your windows and is shall recognize it
B. Unlock Bootloader:
Backup important files stored on your device before proceeding with the steps below, as unlocking the Bootloader will completely wipe/delete all files on the device.
After the installation of drivers follow the below to proceed with Unlocking the Bootloader of your Yutopia:
1. Enable USB Debugging, Uncheck Update Cyanogen Recovery & Activate OEM Unlock:
* Go to Settings > About phone, and then tap ‘Build number’ 7 times or until you get the message ‘You’re now a developer!’.
* Go back to Settings, choose ‘Developer options’. Find the ‘USB debugging’ option and use this toggle button to enable it. Accept warning by tapping on OK button.
In the ‘Developer options’. Find the ‘OEM Unlocking’ option and use its toggle button to enable it. It asks for your PIN/Screen unlock code, type it. Then accept the warning by tapping on OK button.
Also Uncheck Update Cyanogen recovery in developer options.
2. Boot your Yutopia into Bootloader/Fastboot mode. (Make sure you have backed up all important data as you’ll lose everything on phone in the steps below.)
3. Connect your Yutopia — in Bootloader mode — to PC. Let the driver install.
4. Open a command window on your PC. For this:
5. Open any folder on PC. Now, left click on empty white space inside the folder.
6. Hold shift key, right click on empty white space to get a pop-up and Choose Open command window here option from that. You will see a command window open up, with location directed to unlock folder.
7. Power off your phone then boot into fastboot mode (power + volume up).
8. Connect your phone to your windows via usb cable.
9. Confirm whether fastboot is working. With Yutopia connected to PC, run the following command in command window.
Code:
fastboot -i 0x2A96 devices
10. If device is connected you will get following kind of output:
86fsdy85 fastboot
11. If you dont get similar output it means that the drivers are not correctly installed or the device wasnt connected properly.
12. If the output is similar to above then run the following command:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x2A96 oem unlock
13. Now reboot from fastboot mode and thats it
Code:
fastboot -i 0x2A96 reboot
To confirm unlock status, reboot into bootloader/fastboot mode and you shall see the text unlocked now.
Code:
fastboot -i 0x2A96 device-info
C. Install & Boot into Custom Recovery (TWRP) on Yutopia
1. Download Modified TWRP:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0pr-ZA5b-1pd2Z2YVR1cVZaeVE/view?usp=sharing
2. Enable USB debugging & Uncheck update Cyanogen Recovery from developer options once again.
3. Boot your Yutopia into bootloader mode.
4. Connect your Yutopia — in bootloader mode — to PC. Let the driver install.
Open a command window on your PC in the folder where you have the recovery.img file.
You will see a command window open up, with location directed to folder where you have the recovery.img file.
Let’s confirm whether fastboot is working. With Yutopia connected to PC, run the following command in command window. You should get a serial no. with fastboot written after it. If not, you need to reinstall the fastboot drivers from above.
Code:
fastboot -i 0x2A96 devices
(if the drivers are installed and device connected you would get the device serial number)
Flash TWRP recovery on your Yutopia by running the following command.
Code:
fastboot -i 0x2A96 flash recovery recovery.img
After that run this command:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x2A96 boot recovery.img
This will boot your device directly to TWRP
Or you can manually boot in recovery by unplugging the usb cable and then pressin POWER + VOL down until the device boots. When the YU logo shows up, relese the POWER and keep holding down VOL DOWN until TWRP boots up:
First boot into TWRP directly after flash is very important, Don't boot the OS on the phone as it may overwrite the recovery.
D. Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
Nandroid backup is a very important thing to have before installing any custom software on your device. It's basically a backup of your stock system that you can fall back on if anything goes wrong or if you just want your stock ROM back. You can also use the backup tool to create a backup of your favourite ROM set up exactly the way you like it. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
All you need to do is enter TWRP recovery, select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, check the system/data/boot boxes, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few minutes.
Please make this backup before you root, so that you possess unrooted system backup at all times which would come handy at the time of OTA updates.
E. Root Your Stock Rom
Download: The latest SuperSU on your device.
https://download.chainfire.eu/896/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.66-20160103015024.zip
Reboot to recovery
Tap on Install > Browse and Select SuperSU > Swipe to Confirm the Flash
Once Done > Wipe Dalvik & Cache > Reboot System To Restart
To Confirm the root status use a root checker app from play.
F. Backup EFS and Other Partitions
1. Download Partitions Backup And Restore App from Here
2. Open the app and grant it root access.
3. Click on the Settings icon above and select preference to .img
4. Select the partitions marked in yellow and backup them by clicking on the download like button at the bottom right.
5. Go to the storage and search for the Partitions Backup folder there you will three .img files (modem,modemst1,modemst2) . Save them to your cloud and as many places as you want as they are very important files.
This way you can back up all other partitions too. (I recommend backing up all those that are not found in a factory image.
Now you possess an Unlocked YU - Yutopia with a Custom Recovery and Root Privileges
Cheers,
Funk Wizard :good:
Reserved for updates !!
Do you have make video tutorial?
I am using windows 10, 64 bit. Thease drivers are not working for me.
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Nevermind.
Modified TWRP link is dead
Hello,
The modified twrp link is dead. Please share a new link.
Alternate Link for Yutopia Drivers
Hi,
Can you please share an updated link for the yutopia drivers? This link seems to be broken.
Thanks a lot!
Unlock Bootloader, Root Your Sony Xperia C3 Dual/LTE & TWRP Recovery Installation.
IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG WITH YOUR DEVICE THEN I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT.
hii guyzzz, i'm here to give a tutorial for Unlocking Bootloader, rooting and Flashing TWRP Recovery on your Sony Xperia C3 Easily. I'm directly writing the steps cause i never want to make you bored by writing lot of theory...
Requirments:
Internet Connection on device
Computer
Basic Knowledge Related to command firing through Command Prompt(CMD) on Computer.
KingRoot 4.8.1.apk
Fastboot.zip
adb Drivers of Xperia C3
TWRP Recovery Image file
Unlocked BootLoader
Main Steps :
Unlock Bootloader
Rooting
Flashing Recovery
Steps for Unlocking Bootloader:
Goto Sony Bootloader unlocking PageClick Here to Procced.
Select Your Device as Xperia Z3 Compact and Click on Continue.
on next page Give Your E-Mail ID and Click On Submit.
They Will Send Verification Mail On Your Email Address.
Open Your Mail Box, and Inside a mail Click on "Click here to proceed"
After that Put Your #1 IMEI No. and Click On Submit. to find IMEI no. dial *#06# on Mobile
on next page they will Generate one Code, Note down this code on Notepad and save it.
Now Download Fastboot.zip from HERE.
Now extract this zip on your computer.
Stay on the Extracted folder and press Shift+Right Click and select option "Open Command window here"
Now turn on Debugging mode and turn off your device.
Press and hold Volume UP button and Connect your Device to computer till the Blue LED Arrives.(Fastboot Mode)
In CMD type following Command: fastboot devices (shows device is connected).
if it will show the Device on Command prompt then Type Command given Bellow
fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xUNLOCK-CODE
the UNLOCK-CODE is code which is you noted. in Command add 0x before unlock code.
After Completion Disconnect and Reboot your Device.
Please take a backup of data, after unlocking bootloader your phone will be reset.
Rooting Your C3:
Install Kingroot 4.8.1.apk
it requires Internet connection so make sure that you turn of mobile data.
it detect your mobile phone
After that click on try too root
It will take 5 minuts to complete
After 70% it will show error that unable to root
Don't worry, simply reboot your device. It will be rooted....
Flashing TWRP on C3 :
Note:This TWRP Recovery Installation guide is only for Lollipop 5.1.1, do every task very carefully I'm not responsible for the any damages to your device.....
Download recovery.img.zip from following cezer's thread... Click Here to Goto Cezer's Thread.
After downloading recovery.img.zip extract it into fastboot folder...
Now connect your phone to pc in fastboot mode as I said previous steps for bootloader unlocking.
Open cmd in fastboot folder by pressing shift+Right Click and select option "Open Command window here".
Now Check whether your device is connected or not by typing following Command.
fastboot devices
If it was show your device there then Type following Command in cmd to Flashing Recovery.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ARE EXTRACTED RECOVERY.IMG.ZIP INTO THE FASTBOOT FOLDER.
After Completion of Flashing reboot your device.
To jump into the recovery, turn off your device and press and hold Volume down + Lock key
THANKS FOR READING ME....
XDA:DevDB Information
Rooting/twrp installation Guide for Xperia C3, Tool/Utility for the Sony Xperia C
Contributors
Sahil.bandar, Ceizer.kiran
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2016-04-29
Last Updated 2016-05-01
Hi there!!
Well I was trying to root this phone since a month but due to lack of developers, it wasn't possible. So I tried and at last succeeded in rooting and porting TWRP recovery for Intex Aqua Music.
I tried to elaborate every step as much as I can so the tutorial becomes user friendly for everyone.
Disclaimer: Rooting immediately voids your phone's warranty, you should consider very carefully whether you need to gain root privileges. And this tutorial will format your phone. So backup you important files at the very first.
Tutorial
First download all the files which i left and the end of the thread and proceed with the tutorial.
First of all you need to install ADB Drivers.
Once drivers are installed, you need to enable USB Debugging in your phone.
(goto phone settings->About phone->scroll down and you’ll see an entry labelled ‘Build number.’ Keep on tapping till you see a prompt that says ‘You are now a developer)
Now in phone settings you will see a new option called Developer Options.
Now goto Developer Options and enable OEM Unlocking(for unlocking the bootloader so you can flash the TWRP recovery) and USB Debugging.
Now connect you phone with usb cable to computer and open the adb and fastboot folder which you downloaded.
Then open command prompt there(shift+right click) and type:
Code:
adb devices
You will see a popup on you phone screen, Select allow and ok
Now you will see your device listed there in command prompt.
Now type the following commands:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Phone will switch off and go into bootloader. Then type
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Now you phone will ask for confirmation. Use Volume UP Button to select yes then type
Code:
fastboot continue
.
Now your device will reboot(it will take some time so don't worry)
Now once your phone boot up you will see its formatted and bootloader will be unlocked.
Now again goto setting and enable USB Debugging like before and connect you phone with pc.
Now copy the recovery.img from recovery zip which you downloaded to adb and fastboot folder.
Then in adb command prompt type the following commands like before
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Wait for the phone to go into bootloader mode, then
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot continue
Now twrp is flashed in your phone. Now to root your device copy the supersu zip to you phone.
Switch off your mobile, then press Volume Up + Power button together then choose recovery mode with Volume UP Button and
press Volume Down Button.
Now phone will boot into TWRP recovery mode.
Click Install and choose the Super Su zip from file manager then install it.
The click reboot and once your phone boots up its rooted now.
Enjoy!
Thanks button will be appreciated if the tutorial works for you.
Thanks
Thanks man, helpful
Hey
I have found a way to finally root the Android alcatel pixi 4_5 5010
Without further ado let's get to the thing..
NOTES
This will work for all 5010 models
I am not responsible for bricking / ruining your phone,
Most of the time this will work without brick but still be careful.
REQUIREMENTS
Alcatel pixi 4_5 5010 (obviously)
A Windows computer
Usb cable
Fastboot drivers (if your device isn't detected in Fastboot mode | I won't be providing a tutorial on how to install them)
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Step 1:
Download adb/Fastboot and extract it on an easily accessible place eg: desktop (https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip)
Step 2:
Go into settings > about phone
Then tap build number about 7 times until it says 'you are now a developer' Then go into the dev settings at bottom of settings and enable usb debugging
Step 3: (optional)
Take a full backup of your device via adb
Type in Google 'how to backup android using adb'
And follow the steps
Step 4:
Download twrp.img and move it inside the platform-tools folder mega.nz/fm/NMkD1DwJ
Step 5:
(if your bootloader is already unlocked skip this)
WARNING! ALL YOUR DATA WILL BE ERASED FOLLOW STEP 3!
Connect your device to your pc then open platform-tools folder you extracted then shift + right click and click 'open command prompt here'
Once again go into dev settings and enable 'oem unlocking'
Type: adb reboot bootloader (your device will boot into fastboot mode)
Then type : fastboot devices
Something like this should appear:
Devices
ABCDEFG2855568
Then type : fastboot oem unlock and press volume up on your device (read the warning I have written on top)
Then setup your device like you did when you got it out of the box
Step 6:
Once again type adb devices and then adb reboot bootloader
Then once its booted into fastboot mode
Type : fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
When it's indicated that its finished unplug the device from the pc and pull out the battery.
Then hold power + volume up until the alcatel logo shows up
You should now be booting into twrp. Restart your phone and boot it normally.
Step 7:
Download the latest supersu package to root the device
http://www.supersu.com/download then move it onto the storage of your device
Step 8:
Turn your phone off and hold power + volume up again and you should boot into twrp
Press 'install' and select the supersu file (where you have put it)
Then swipe yes and wait for the process to finish.
After it finishes press reboot.
Restore data (type 'how to restore data using adb')
And congratulations you are now rooted
If you have questions ask away
Also if you think a step could be written easier tell me via comments.
Poof ('_')
Omfg thanks so much you deserve like 999 likes
New Link?
Hey, could you please provide me a new link for twrp.img? Thanks