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[Q] unlocking bootloader of sony xperia sola??

Hi everybody,i bought a new sony xperia sola and i am new to android world....i have been reading about android rooting,flashing etc.can anyone guide me on how to unlock the bootloader of my mobile....thanks in advance !!!!!!!!!!!!

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676585

Go to The Sony Official Site EveryThing Is Written Ther
Use The Doom Kernel For Rooting Your Device
Xperia Sola
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688169
If U want a Custom Rom Use This
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679648
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ashwin prabhunerurkar said:
Go to The Sony Official Site EveryThing Is Written Ther
Use The Doom Kernel For Rooting Your Device
Xperia Sola
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688169
If U want a Custom Rom Use This
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679648
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A thankxx For Me if It Helped U
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A new firmware update is already there dats 6.0.B.3.162 ..
So can i flash this kernel ? Ive already unlocked the bootloader but need root access and as far as I understand its only possible throw kernel flashing..
Can u give me the link for android terms like stock kernel n stuff cause I don't understand em properly m a noob in android buh I've got a couple of cfw under my belt for Symbian devices...
Thanks in advance!!
Sent from my MT27i using xda app-developers app

unlocking bootloader of sony xperia sola??
srinivasbharath010 said:
Hi everybody,i bought a new sony xperia sola and i am new to android world....i have been reading about android rooting,flashing etc.can anyone guide me on how to unlock the bootloader of my mobile....thanks in advance !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Not sure if it will work for Sola, but you may want to check out the test point metod to unlock the bootloader. You won't lose DRM. you can also relockmthe B any time you want.

fter 2 days of long hours of failure attempts, im so frustrated now. xda users say its not safe to unlock bootloader if phone's manufacturing date is over 11W29+, which will results in hard brick. my sola has date of 12W38, but i see many guide in unlocking sola's bootloader. so what the heck is all this bout? btw how to tell whether bootloader has been unlock? i used flashtool n i my sola reboot from fastboot. it seems ok(can be use) but i dono whether the bootloader is unlock......im so damn confused right now. this drives me so crazy........

Hate Android Lag said:
fter 2 days of long hours of failure attempts, im so frustrated now. xda users say its not safe to unlock bootloader if phone's manufacturing date is over 11W29+, which will results in hard brick. my sola has date of 12W38, but i see many guide in unlocking sola's bootloader. so what the heck is all this bout? btw how to tell whether bootloader has been unlock? i used flashtool n i my sola reboot from fastboot. it seems ok(can be use) but i dono whether the bootloader is unlock......im so damn confused right now. this drives me so crazy........
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Are you still looking for an answer about how to tell if bootloader is locked or unlocked?
just try to update with pc companion or update service , if it says modified software then the bootloader is unlocked , if it still continues ( cancel it ) then it means its locked.. I've not tried it but read it here.

Rooting Xperia L 4.2.2

Hi community, I have flashed Android 4.2.2 Generic World FTF using Flashtool to my Xperia L C2105, now I want to root it, but I don't know, how to do it. I have found this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307983 and there is reference to thread with 4.2.2 root, but I can't go on this webpage, there is some error.
Can somebody give me some tutorial how to root XL working on Android 4.2.2, or explain me?
I have also found Motochopper method, somebody told me that it is right way to root my phone, but I'm not sure because I have read somewhere that Motochopper works only on some Motorola devices.
Maybe I will sell my phone in 3-4 months so I'll need a warranty back, so there should be a way to unroot the phone.
Sorry for my english
Thanks for help, greetings.

The methods that exist to root 4.2.2 firmware on Xperia L are considered unsafe :-/ Therefore the page was removed by xda's mods
And the motochopper method you read about was meant for android 4.1
To unroot you can always restore your device to original firmware, using pc companion, Sony Update Service or flashtool

Ok, thanks. When you say, that root on 4.2.2 is unsafe, do you mean that I won't be able to flash soft back at all? But does some method to root 4.2.2 exists?

Ebasher said:
Ok, thanks. When you say, that root on 4.2.2 is unsafe, do you mean that I won't be able to flash soft back at all? But does some method to root 4.2.2 exists?
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Unsafe means those software are suspected to be malicious, more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46246819&postcount=1

Okay, thanks. Someone can close the thread, nvm, I'll wait till there will appear some safe and working way to root.
Thank you all.

Ebasher said:
Hi community, I have flashed Android 4.2.2 Generic World FTF using Flashtool to my Xperia L C2105, now I want to root it, but I don't know, how to do it. I have found this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307983 and there is reference to thread with 4.2.2 root, but I can't go on this webpage, there is some error.
Can somebody give me some tutorial how to root XL working on Android 4.2.2, or explain me?
I have also found Motochopper method, somebody told me that it is right way to root my phone, but I'm not sure because I have read somewhere that Motochopper works only on some Motorola devices.
Maybe I will sell my phone in 3-4 months so I'll need a warranty back, so there should be a way to unroot the phone.
Sorry for my english
Thanks for help, greetings.
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You can try this method...root 4.2

Rooting using Kingoroot and vroot is risky.. It and IMEI number of your device to their server in China.. And we don't know what it does.. So be careful and don't use these 2 methods
Sent using Sony Xperia L from India

Ebasher said:
Hi community, I have flashed Android 4.2.2 Generic World FTF using Flashtool to my Xperia L C2105, now I want to root it, but I don't know, how to do it. I have found this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307983 and there is reference to thread with 4.2.2 root, but I can't go on this webpage, there is some error.
Can somebody give me some tutorial how to root XL working on Android 4.2.2, or explain me?
I have also found Motochopper method, somebody told me that it is right way to root my phone, but I'm not sure because I have read somewhere that Motochopper works only on some Motorola devices.
Maybe I will sell my phone in 3-4 months so I'll need a warranty back, so there should be a way to unroot the phone.
Sorry for my english
Thanks for help, greetings.
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try to flash custom kernel with recovery and root then flash stock kernel back...it is the safe way to root 4.2.2 i think

Thanks this was really helpful

Hello, Can you help me how to root Xperia L using Root Master application??
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app

This thread may help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/root-firmware-15-3-1-12-t2591290
I rooted my device this way

[Q] Root sony xperia Z3

today i bought sony xperia z3 and my rooted xperia z2 with me.
i want to ask about rooting the z3 , can i use v12.1 rooting to root like z2 or shoud i wait for other version. any one try

I tried v12.1 root doesn't work

Questions belong in the questions forum. cmon man!

I'd wait for http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/ to be supported.
And just so you know, all rooting is, is installing /xbin/su and /system/app/SuperUser.apk. Once you can unlock the bootloader, you should just be able to push those files to the correct spot after remounting system rw

Please post questions in the Q&A section
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jonshipman said:
I'd wait for http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/ to be supported.
And just so you know, all rooting is, is installing /xbin/su and /system/app/SuperUser.apk. Once you can unlock the bootloader, you should just be able to push those files to the correct spot after remounting system rw
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Not quite. In Sony devices it also means killing the RIC so that you can mount the system partition as RW. Yes, unlocking the bootloader allows for easy rooting, but a lot of Sony devices have boots that cannot be unlocked. So there are plenty of other ways to do it.
Try looking at in the Z2 or Z1 sections. There are some root methods that work on 4.4.4 but they may not work on the new Z3, But I am interested as I will be getting this device very soon....

Devries said:
I tried v12.1 root doesn't work
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v12.2 don't work , too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55548433&postcount=1062

Anyone give Root Genius a shot?

augie7107 said:
Anyone give Root Genius a shot?
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tried. no luck yet

So, atm it is impossible to unlock/root the Z3? Can't wait :laugh:

unlock seems to be possible when selecting z3c although we have z3

Tried Towelroot without luck. sad.

for those who has unlocked their bootloader, i need some help to test this stock rooting kernel + recovery HERE
tqvm!

Bäcker said:
unlock seems to be possible when selecting z3c although we have z3
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What does that mean, "seems to be possible" ? - Working or not working ?

Did not try it myself but read somebody was successful
As some ppl in Android Development have unlocked their BL I guess it's true.

hoping for some good news :fingers-crossed:

any luck with easy root tool?

augie7107 said:
Anyone give Root Genius a shot?
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It is legit genius root or malware ?

root genius
monx® said:
tried. no luck yet
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On youtube people to root successfully tested genius ?
Someone who is tested ?

There is also an app available, maybe to root without a PC, like towelroot, framaroot and so on, but it's in some kind of asian language. Really don't know what it does. Can't find any documentation.
Sent from my Z3 Monster

[Q] Tmobile Z3 （6616）Root method available?

I finally returned my Nexus 6, because of the weight and big screen, I decided to go with Z3 because of its good looking.
But after reading the whole forum, I realize that I cannot root it, GOD!!!!!!!
Can someone tell me that our Developers are working on it?
I really don't want to return my phone again.

yafei2011 said:
I finally returned my Nexus 6, because of the weight and big screen, I decided to go with Z3 because of its good looking.
But after reading the whole forum, I realize that I cannot root it, GOD!!!!!!!
Can someone tell me that our Developers are working on it?
I really don't want to return my phone again.
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Of course they are, when it will be available, anyones guess

Umm it's been rootable for awhile.

Really? For tmobile version? Any link to how to root it? Thanks.

not currently rootable

here we go
the "helpful" side of XDA
here's your answer :
the z3 IS rootable, but only if you unlock the bootloader. there are potentially some issues with this - DRM keys, low light camera not as good.
you can't do a TA backup as you need to be rooted to do so.
The Z3 is NOT rootable currently, if you want to keep your bootloader locked.
hope that helps more than "yes/no" above

y2grae said:
here we go
the "helpful" side of XDA
here's your answer :
the z3 IS rootable, but only if you unlock the bootloader. there are potentially some issues with this - DRM keys, low light camera not as good.
you can't do a TA backup as you need to be rooted to do so.
The Z3 is NOT rootable currently, if you want to keep your bootloader locked.
hope that helps more than "yes/no" above
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See subject line. "T-Mobile Z3 (D6616)". All of the T-mobile Z3's are "Bootloader unlockable = no". Not rootable currently.

The tmobile version can't be unlocked as of yet. I made the jump thinking it could be but over all even with out root this is a beast how many phone can be themed with out root i know this one does.
Sent from my D6616 using XDA Free mobile app

any update to this? is t-mobile z3 D6616 rootable yet with retaining low light camera and drm keys?

marksee said:
any update to this? is t-mobile z3 D6616 rootable yet with retaining low light camera and drm keys?
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No, and we only lose those features if boot loader is unlocked not by rooting. But the T-Mobile variant has a locked boot loader so there is no way of losing the DRM features.
Sent from my XT1053 using XDA Free mobile app

If theming is your thing, check out the Apex launcher. Works fine on my D6616 from T-Mobile.

any update to this? I just want root on my D6616. 4.4 rooted is fine with me. It's such a hassle finding details for T-mobile variant in this forum!

marksee said:
any update to this? I just want root on my D6616. 4.4 rooted is fine with me. It's such a hassle finding details for T-mobile variant in this forum!
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Do you have any suggestions, or are you just going to complain?

danishdish said:
Do you have any suggestions, or are you just going to complain?
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Well i mentioned earlier too in Z1 forums, that T-mobile variants should get another sub-forum for android development, as its locked and mostly all ftfs that are applicable for the non T-mobile versions can't easily be used for the T-mobile variant. I wasn't complaining, i was merely stating my experience looking for Z3 T-mobile variant files, resources etc in a forum where mostly everything can't be applied to this version, sadly.

Xperia Xz Rooting questions. Can't see the trees through the wood.

Dear very much awesome community of xda.
I am currently in possession of a Sony Xperia Xz.
I want to make improvements in my phone by obtaining root and flashing the duality rom. The problem is that am not entirely sure how to go about this.
I still have 1.5 years of warranty left. And would prefer not to destroy the possibility of a replacement or fix when I need it. I have read about the kingoroot method but I am not sure this will not wipe my drm keys.
Please help me to clarify this : Will kingoroot wipe my drm keys? Will unlocking bootloader destroy my drm functionality (like camera etc.) Will I have destroyed my warranty by flashing the stock based duality rom? And is there a method to flash this stock based rom without unlocking my bootloader?
Because of all the different topics on different sites I'm not sure what to believe anymore.
I hope this awesome community will help me out. Thank you in advance!
Cheers,
Cas.

Kingroot won't work and unlocking the bootloader will wipe your DRM keys.
Sent from my F8332 using Tapatalk

paphonb said:
Kingroot won't work and unlocking the bootloader will wipe your DRM keys.
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Thank you for your reply. Could you please answer the other questions as well? Thanks

Erayh said:
Thank you for your reply. Could you please answer the other questions as well? Thanks
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You can't modify anything without unlocking your bootloader.
Sent from my F8332 using Tapatalk

Don't use Kingo, ever on any device even. Crappy stuff.
You can backup your DRM keys before unlocking (and you should) there are nice guide here on how to (look for TA backup)
This way when you're done with non Sony ROM or want to use warranty you can restore all to "normal"
Most Kernel for the device have a DRM fix so you dont loose feature related to that when you use a ROM. Using my XZ with still same picture quality, sound etc...
You can see the different ROMs in ROM section and have different options what best suit your need