Root without unlocking Bootloader - Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is any method possible for that?
Is it possible to flash Androplus kernel trouhg fastboot flashtool?Androplus kernel comes with Twrp such as I know.
And than from recovery flash super su and we have root?Is that possible?
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Allek84 said:
Is any method possible for that?
Is it possible to flash Androplus kernel trouhg fastboot flashtool?Androplus kernel comes with Twrp such as I know.
And than from recovery flash super su and we have root?Is that possible?
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The answers to all your questions is NO...
First of all, stock kernel uses verified boot, so no joy on rooting that...you can only temporally root on some Lollipop firmwares from an exploit used by iovyroot, but root won't stick on reboot due to verified boot, so this is only good to take a TA backup...
Second and last of all , to be able to flash a custom kernel you need to unlock your bootloader...

-DM- said:
The answers to all your questions is NO...
First of all, stock kernel uses verified boot, so no joy on rooting that...you can only temporally root on some Lollipop firmwares from an exploit used by iovyroot, but root won't stick on reboot due to verified boot, so this is only good to take a TA backup...
Second and last of all , to be able to flash a custom kernel you need to unlock your bootloader...
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Thanks buddy.The problem is cause I cant unlock,in bootloader unlockig ststus in service menu wrote NO.
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Allek84 said:
Thanks buddy.The problem is cause I cant unlock,in bootloader unlockig ststus in service menu wrote NO.
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Then you get stuck forever with locked bl and search before ask next time !
Verstuurd vanaf mijn E6653 met Tapatalk

no root but use this to debloat
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-x-performance/how-to/dirtycow-temp-root-t3503918

flashing TWRP with locked bootloader?
I am aware that I can only root my Z5 Dual if I have unlocked my bootloader. But is this also true for TWRP?
I mean, can I flash TWRP using following command (with a locked bootloader)? Or would this brick my device?
fastboot.exe flash recovery TWRP_Recovery.img
Up till now, I could not find anything so far (or maybe I was looking for the wrong term)
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Praetoriani said:
I am aware that I can only root my Z5 Dual if I have unlocked my bootloader. But is this also true for TWRP?
I mean, can I flash TWRP using following command (with a locked bootloader)? Or would this brick my device?
fastboot.exe flash recovery TWRP_Recovery.img
Up till now, I could not find anything so far (or maybe I was looking for the wrong term)
:silly:
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I tried before, nothing happening, can't flash twrp or no brick. Just restarted and everything was ok. So you wasting your time

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[Q] How to root Z3 with unlocked bootloader

Hi, I have a SONY XPERIA Z3 with an unlocked bootloader. Model D6603, 5.0.2, Build number : 23.1.A.0.690
How can I root this device, I cannot find a clear thread or article about it.
Thanks.
senzodroid said:
Hi, I have an SONY XPERIA Z3 with an unlocked bootloader. Model D6603, 5.0.2, Build number : 23.1.A.0.690
How can I root this devices, I cannot find a clear thread or aticle about it.
Thanks.
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With am unlocked bootloader.... Flash an insecure kernel.
Having an unlocked bootloader is the easiest way to root, but not always the best....
gregbradley said:
With am unlocked bootloader.... Flash an insecure kernel.
Having an unlocked bootloader is the easiest way to root, but not always the best....
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Thank you for the answer. I was looking for such a kernel and I did not find any, maybe you can give me a link please. So after I flash that kernel, with Flashtool, what do I do next?
Look in the dev section. There are loads of them. Just flash it. You will have root
gregbradley said:
Look in the dev section. There are loads of them. Just flash it. You will have root
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Ok, I looked, I found AndroPlusKernel.
But someone in that thread asked if he needs root to flash that kernel.
The reply was : YES.
So which is it? I want to root the phone, If I flash that how is my phone rooted, how can I flash a custom recovery?
You do not need root to flash a custom kernel, you need an unlocked bootloader.
On Xperia devices generally a custom recovery is in the custom kernel you flash.
gregbradley said:
You do not need root to flash a custom kernel, you need an unlocked bootloader.
On Xperia devices generally a custom recovery is in the custom kernel you flash.
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Ok, I have installed a kernel with TWRP included, all good until I installed Xposed for Lollipop, that alpha version, now everytime I restart the phone I get a bootloop. The only fix is reset to factory settings, and after that the same, every time I reboot the phone I get a bootloop.
The only solution is to reflash a ftf ?
Well, thanks for nothing, I will fix it myself.
senzodroid said:
Ok, I have installed a kernel with TWRP included, all good until I installed Xposed for Lollipop, that alpha version, now everytime I restart the phone I get a bootloop. The only fix is reset to factory settings, and after that the same, every time I reboot the phone I get a bootloop.
The only solution is to reflash a ftf ?
Well, thanks for nothing, I will fix it myself.
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Thanks for nothing!
You install an alpha version and it does not work and you blame me.
Please take some time to consider what xda is about before you start blaming others because you can't find the fix to it.
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[Q] Help with installing lollipop on unlocked phone

Hello !
I recently bought a used Z3 6603, and wanted to update it to lollipop.
But it seems it has a unlocked bootloader (according to service menu) and when i recieved it, it was factory reset, but some 3rd party apps were still installed.
One of them Super SU, so it was rooted.
I was told that i could update the firmware if i just used the Full Uninstall feature in Super Su, so i did that.
I still can't update using sony companion, becouse it knows the software is not the original one.
And i cant reinstall super su, its saying that there is no SU binary installed and the program cant install it.
I have flashed phones before, but it was really a long time ago, so im asking for some help to fix this.
Its running 4.4.4 build 23.0.1.A.5.77 and stock rom i think.
Please tell me what to do, and what info you might need !
I want to have the phone in lollipop, but everything stock, no root, no bootloader etc.
And somewhere I read something about DRM keys. Please help me with fixing that aswell thank you.
Regards ImmoralCore
ImmoralCore said:
Hello !
I recently bought a used Z3 6603, and wanted to update it to lollipop.
But it seems it has a unlocked bootloader (according to service menu) and when i recieved it, it was factory reset, but some 3rd party apps were still installed.
One of them Super SU, so it was rooted.
I was told that i could update the firmware if i just used the Full Uninstall feature in Super Su, so i did that.
I still can't update using sony companion, becouse it knows the software is not the original one.
And i cant reinstall super su, its saying that there is no SU binary installed and the program cant install it.
I have flashed phones before, but it was really a long time ago, so im asking for some help to fix this.
Its running 4.4.4 build 23.0.1.A.5.77 and stock rom i think.
Please tell me what to do, and what info you might need !
I want to have the phone in lollipop, but everything stock, no root, no bootloader etc.
And somewhere I read something about DRM keys. Please help me with fixing that aswell thank you.
Regards ImmoralCore
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Your DRM keys are lost forever.
TheTeslaCoil said:
Your DRM keys are lost forever.
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Ok, so they are lost even if I use the first backup that was made by the person I bought it from ?
DRM=Hardcoded=Once unlocked, always DRM free, even if you use the recovery image ?
And the rest of the questions, what am I supposed to do to get stock lollipop?
In the matter of fact it does not matter if its unlocked or locked, I just want legit lollipop, with the possibility to update regularly. (But if root is possible at the same, it can still be rooted)
Thanks for your reply !
You need the TA backup. Not system backup.
And careful not to restore some other TA.
If the previous owner backed up TA, good. If not, no chance to recover them.
Download your specific firmware in ftf format and flash it with Flashtool.
Make a clean install.
You cannot recieve OTA with an unlocked bootloader, only if you relock, but there is no point in doing that if the DRM keys are lost.
So, from where you stand, keep it rooted and unlocked, because you can do much more with it : Custom ROM' s [at the moment stock is best]...custom kernels with recovery...mods...etc.
After you flash the ftf, flash via adb a custom kernel with recovery and from recovery flash SuperSU update, as a flashable zip, that will root the phone and install SuperSU.Search also for busybox flashable zip.
TheTeslaCoil said:
You need the TA backup. Not system backup.
And careful not to restore some other TA.
If the previous owner backed up TA, good. If not, no chance to recover them.
Download your specific firmware in ftf format and flash it with Flashtool.
Make a clean install.
You cannot recieve OTA with an unlocked bootloader, only if you relock, but there is no point in doing that if the DRM keys are lost.
So, from where you stand, keep it rooted and unlocked, because you can do much more with it : Custom ROM' s [at the moment stock is best]...custom kernels with recovery...mods...etc.
After you flash the ftf, flash via adb a custom kernel with recovery and from recovery flash SuperSU update, as a flashable zip, that will root the phone and install SuperSU.Search also for busybox flashable zip.
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Ok, I will try that then, but if I use flashtool to update to lollipop, will I still be able to root easy, or should I reinstall 4.4.4 clean, then root, fix recovery kernel and everything, and then lollipop or what goes first?
Does flash/kernel etc affect the fact that it has an unlocked bootloader ? do i need to do anything with that, or do it stay unlocked?
ImmoralCore said:
Ok, I will try that then, but if I use flashtool to update to lollipop, will I still be able to root easy, or should I reinstall 4.4.4 clean, then root, fix recovery kernel and everything, and then lollipop or what goes first?
Does flash/kernel etc affect the fact that it has an unlocked bootloader ? do i need to do anything with that, or do it stay unlocked?
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If you have unlocked the bootloader it is always a trivial matter to root.
Just flash an insecure kernel.
If one does not exist use [NUT]'s online kernel builder to make one with recovery incorporated in it. Its very straightforward and an automated process.
So, update using flashtool, flash your custom kernel, and you have root and recovery.
gregbradley said:
If you have unlocked the bootloader it is always a trivial matter to root.
Just flash an insecure kernel.
If one does not exist use [NUT]'s online kernel builder to make one with recovery incorporated in it. Its very straightforward and an automated process.
So, update using flashtool, flash your custom kernel, and you have root and recovery.
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1. Sorry for my noobish question, but define insecure kernel?
2. Did I get it right? I read about ppl downgrading their phones to 4.4.4 and then installing stuff. And for me it does not matter wich version it is, becouse the unlocked bootloader makes it easy to flash, even what version you are running?
ImmoralCore said:
1. Sorry for my noobish question, but define insecure kernel?
2. Did I get it right? I read about ppl downgrading their phones to 4.4.4 and then installing stuff. And for me it does not matter wich version it is, becouse the unlocked bootloader makes it easy to flash, even what version you are running?
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1) a rooted kernel.
2) If you have unlocked there is no need to follow any of the locked bootloader guides, they are a waste of your time. One of the points point of unlocking the phone is to easily get root. You just flash a custom kernel to gain root.
If you have a locked bootloader then you have to go through all the fuss of downgrading etc etc.... but with an unlocked bootloader its so easy and straightforward
gregbradley said:
1) a rooted kernel.
2) If you have unlocked there is no need to follow any of the locked bootloader guides, they are a waste of your time. One of the points point of unlocking the phone is to easily get root. You just flash a custom kernel to gain root.
If you have a locked bootloader then you have to go through all the fuss of downgrading etc etc.... but with an unlocked bootloader its so easy and straightforward
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Ok, thank you very much for your answers both of you!
I understand everything much better, now its just some flashing to do, c ya ! :good:
ImmoralCore said:
Ok, thank you very much for your answers both of you!
I understand everything much better, now its just some flashing to do, c ya ! :good:
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Good luck.

Can't flash 7.0

I got a unlocked bootloader XZ dual 8332, download tft from Xperiafirm, and at the end of flash session i got a erro :
Code:
[COLOR="Red"]01/025/2016 17:25:54 - ERROR - Have read only 524256 byte(s) instead of 780004 byte(s)
01/025/2016 17:25:54 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted[/COLOR]
What does it's meanning ? My phone got a "update failed" when turn on now.
Do we need check some "check box" or anything before flash a tft file ?
And is anyway to relock bootloader if we want repair by Xperia Companion or update through OTA ?
Thanks.
AFAIK flashtool is not compatible with 7.0 yet and there is no way to relock your bootloader yet.
gregbradley said:
AFAIK flashtool is not compatible with 7.0 yet and there is no way to relock your bootloader yet.
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Wipe qnovo and try in flashtool
gregbradley said:
AFAIK flashtool is not compatible with 7.0 yet and there is no way to relock your bootloader yet.
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I relocked by flashtool (same as unlock) and repairing by Companion now.
Btw thank you .
let's wait for new kernel to get back DRM-fix xD
Sorry to be a bother.
Same thing happened to me, how do i relock the bootloader?
Lavievn said:
I relocked by flashtool (same as unlock) and repairing by Companion now.
Btw thank you .
let's wait for new kernel to get back DRM-fix xD
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Is the camera working for you after relock?
chawlasrijan said:
Is the camera working for you after relock?
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No, we cant use stock camera app and got very bad and small sound volume.
Cavaleur7 said:
Sorry to be a bother.
Same thing happened to me, how do i relock the bootloader?
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same as unlock, but now you get a "relock button", click it and everything fine but your DRM-key is gone
Lavievn said:
No, we cant use stock camera app and got very bad and small sound volume.
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That's just sad No point to relock the bootloader then.
Need do that for update, or wait till new kernel for 7.0 with drm-fix release
chawlasrijan said:
That's just sad No point to relock the bootloader then.
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When you flash a modified kernel with drm fix your drm is working. When you relock your bootloader your phone got factory reset itself and drm still in your phone.
Try to update via ota
After that because you are unlocked try to flash flashfire and install supersu to be rooted and searsh to drm fix file and flash it manually from any root file manager.
Another step
Uodate your unlocked phone ota update
Restart you phone
It should be working now with no drm fix
Poweroff your phone
Enter falshmode (power button + volum up) you see a purpul led
Enter adb and flash supersu sr5
It should work after flash drm manually
Try and reply please
karrouma said:
When you flash a modified kernel with drm fix your drm is working. When you relock your bootloader your phone got factory reset itself and drm still in your phone.
Try to update via ota
After that because you are unlocked try to flash flashfire and install supersu to be rooted and searsh to drm fix file and flash it manually from any root file manager.
Another step
Uodate your unlocked phone ota update
Restart you phone
It should be working now with no drm fix
Poweroff your phone
Enter falshmode (power button + volum up) you see a purpul led
Enter adb and flash supersu sr5
It should work after flash drm manually
Try and reply please
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So much wrong info here.
Firstly, once you unlock the bootloader the TA partition where the DRM keys are stored is formatted. They are gone forever. Relocking the bootloader does not bring them back. The DRM fix replicates (Not 100% fixes) the missing functions and this fix only works on rooted phones, which you cannot have with a locked bootloader.
Secondly, do not try and update OTA with an unlocked bootloader. It could brick your device.
Are there any known issues when unlocking the boot loader?
A: Yes. When you select a device, any known issues for that device will be displayed. In addition, the following generic issues have been reported:
•Some users have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades. Therefore we do not recommend users to accept over the air upgrades, after having unlocked the boot loader. For additional information, check out the XDA Forums for hints and tips from the community.
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Source Sony unlock bootloader FAQ
gregbradley said:
So much wrong info here.
Firstly, once you unlock the bootloader the TA partition where the DRM keys are stored is formatted. They are gone forever. Relocking the bootloader does not bring them back. The DRM fix replicates (Not 100% fixes) the missing functions and this fix only works on rooted phones, which you cannot have with a locked bootloader.
Secondly, do not try and update OTA with an unlocked bootloader. It could brick your device.
Source Sony unlock bootloader FAQ
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I am on unlocked bootloader
I will do a backup now and will try to update OTA or via xperia companion
Turning phone off and enter flashboot to inject supersu sr5 for android 7 and then restart
I will try
If not booting ,bye bye my xz
If can't be back to android 6 , bye bye my xz
Wait my reply, it depend to the speed of my connection
karrouma said:
I am on unlocked bootloader
I will do a backup now and will try to update OTA or via xperia companion
Turning phone off and enter flashboot to inject supersu sr5 for android 7 and then restart
I will try
If not booting ,bye bye my xz
If can't be back to android 6 , bye bye my xz
Wait my reply, it depend to the speed of my connection
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Xperia companion will fail. It will detect unlocked bootloader and not work.
OTA 'may' work, but as I said and quoted it 'may' also brick your device. Do it at your own risk.
gregbradley said:
Xperia companion will fail. It will detect unlocked bootloader and not work.
OTA 'may' work, but as I said and quoted it 'may' also brick your device. Do it at your own risk.
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Everything you wrote is absolutely correct.
PC companion detects that the device is unlocked & OTA's automatically fails to install.
So apparently, relocking & updating is possible but relocking means you can no longer use the stock camera anymore.
chawlasrijan said:
Everything you wrote is absolutely correct.
PC companion detects that the device is unlocked & OTA's automatically fails to install.
So apparently, relocking & updating is possible but relocking means you can no longer use the stock camera anymore.
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You should be able to then unlock again and just needo to wait for a modified kernel with drm fix for android 7
Sent from my iPad
gregbradley said:
You should be able to then unlock again and just needo to wait for a modified kernel with drm fix for android 7
Sent from my iPad
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Unlocking your bootloader again on Nougat using official Sony guide fixed the issue for me.
Make sure you don't use Flashtool to unlock your bootloader on Nougat.
Thank you for the support
chawlasrijan said:
Unlocking your bootloader again on Nougat using official Sony guide fixed the issue for me.
Make sure you don't use Flashtool to unlock your bootloader on Nougat.
Thank you for the support
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How to unlock
Via adb???
Steps used please
If you have the ftf can you modify your kernel now??
karrouma said:
How to unlock
Via adb???
Steps used please
If you have the ftf can you modify your kernel now??
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Google "unlock bootloader Sony"
Click the sony developer link & follow the guide.

Root?

Why it's almost impossible for us to have the root with the locked bootloader.? Since the day the mobile went out till now it wasn't possible ?, so is there a chance?
Zewarxx said:
Why it's almost impossible for us to have the root with the locked bootloader.? Since the day the mobile went out till now it wasn't possible ?, so is there a chance?
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Nope highly unlikely, since dm-verity security was introduced on the z3+ all xperia devices after this require a unlocked bootloader for root. A modified system just won't boot up.
Sent from my Xperia XA using XDA Labs
aidy.lucas said:
Nope highly unlikely, since dm-verity security was introduced on the z3+ all xperia devices after this require a unlocked bootloader for root. A modified system just won't boot up.
Sent from my Xperia XA using XDA Labs
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Hollywood!! So I shall wait no more? And unlock the bootloader? Because root with locked bootloader is just a myth now?
Zewarxx said:
Hollywood!! So I shall wait no more? And unlock the bootloader? Because root with locked bootloader is just a myth now?
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Go ahead, don't forget to backup your TA partition / DRM keys before...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236
sxtester said:
Go ahead, don't forget to backup your TA partition / DRM keys before...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/universal-dirtycow-based-ta-backup-t3514236
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aidy.lucas said:
Nope highly unlikely, since dm-verity security was introduced on the z3+ all xperia devices after this require a unlocked bootloader for root. A modified system just won't boot up.
Sent from my Xperia XA using XDA Labs
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so after the searches, I did I found out the following:
1- first, since I'm on android 7.0 I need to downgrade to 6.0 in order to backup my TA ! wich I can do via Flashtool
2- I do the backup
3- I root the phone and restore the backup I did
4- I upgrade to android 7 and then I'm good to go!
my questions:
1-what will I lose after unlocking the bootloader? and if I restored the TA backup will that count as if i didn't unlock the bootloader?
2- how I will root the phone? with a custom kernel or is there any other way? and if with a kernel any advice?
3-shall I do the root before upgrading to android 7? or before? and will I be able to still get updates after the root? or i will have to do it through Flashing Ftf of the new updates?
4-anyone is running Xposed framework?
thanks so much in advance ))
im not sure what we lose after bootloader unlock.. From what i read on the androplus kernel thread, if you use androplus there is some amount of drm functionality restored. there is no clear consensus from what i have read, and being a ex-Z3 user im still paranoid about this as in Z3 without the DRM camera is basically ****.
no xposed for nougat yet - so that's out of question.
Zewarxx said:
so after the searches, I did I found out the following:
1- first, since I'm on android 7.0 I need to downgrade to 6.0 in order to backup my TA ! wich I can do via Flashtool
2- I do the backup
3- I root the phone and restore the backup I did
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then you are locked again ... Don't do that!
4- I upgrade to android 7 and then I'm good to go!
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For every upgrade (via SONY's FTFs):
1. Flash FTF via Flashtool
2. flash suitable recovery and AndroPlus kernel (look in this forum and follow the instructions on AndroPlus' website)
3. boot into recovery, flash SuperSU and whatever you need
There should be a possibility to flash the devicekey (not the whole TA-partition!) to another partition to get the whole DRM-enchillada back. That does not work for me since it is not included in the FSC as of today.
my questions:
1-what will I lose after unlocking the bootloader? and if I restored the TA backup will that count as if i didn't unlock the bootloader?
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What you will loose when unlocking BL:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/loss-drm-keys-t2890936
At least the first two AFAIK are taken care of the DRM-Patch in AndroPlus's kernel.
2- how I will root the phone? with a custom kernel or is there any other way? and if with a kernel any advice?
3-shall I do the root before upgrading to android 7? or before? and will I be able to still get updates after the root? or i will have to do it through Flashing Ftf of the new updates?
4-anyone is running Xposed framework?
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2 see above, rinse and repeat for every new SONY Rom
3 same answer, since the modifications are overflashed by installing/flashing another ROM
4 I used to run XPrivacy, but ATM the granularity of options in MM and Nougat is enough for me -
there is no Xposed for Nougat ATM
DHGE said:
then you are locked again ... Don't do that!
For every upgrade (via SONY's FTFs):
1. Flash FTF via Flashtool
2. flash suitable recovery and AndroPlus kernel (look in this forum and follow the instructions on AndroPlus' website)
3. boot into recovery, flash SuperSU and whatever you need
There should be a possibility to flash the devicekey (not the whole TA-partition!) to another partition to get the whole DRM-enchillada back. That does not work for me since it is not included in the FSC as of today.
What you will loose when unlocking BL:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/loss-drm-keys-t2890936
At least the first two AFAIK are taken care of the DRM-Patch in AndroPlus's kernel.
2 see above, rinse and repeat for every new SONY Rom
3 same answer, since the modifications are overflashed by installing/flashing another ROM
4 I used to run XPrivacy, but ATM the granularity of options in MM and Nougat is enough for me -
there is no Xposed for Nougat ATM
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Thanks for your time and effort, well the reason I wanted the root is for the xposed and for the adblock only and since there's no xposed support yet I think it's not necessary to lose what I may lose just for the adblock ? thanks again

Can I root xz without unlocking bootloader

Hi All.
I have an xz on oreo. My bootloader isnt unlockable so im wondering if theres a way to root the phone without having to flash twrp etc.
I see that oneclickroot say its unlockable but want 29$ which I think is a scam.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers
No. It's literally impossible.
Any app saying otherwise is pure scam.
josephnero said:
No. It's literally impossible.
Any app saying otherwise is pure scam.
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I thought as much.
Is there any way to unlock bootloader on device that doesnt allow it?
cowen1000 said:
I thought as much.
Is there any way to unlock bootloader on device that doesnt allow it?
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Sadly noway I know of. Again unfortunately After android lollipop and adding of dm variety check and ric protection there is noway to root without unlocked bootloader.
cowen1000 said:
Hi All.
I see that oneclickroot say its unlockable but want 29$ which I think is a scam.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers
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Yes it is.
cowen1000 said:
I thought as much.
Is there any way to unlock bootloader on device that doesnt allow it?
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No.
If you can download a MM firmware and flash that using flashtool you can root without unlocking the bootloader.
gregbradley said:
Yes it is.
No.
If you can download a MM firmware and flash that using flashtool you can root without unlocking the bootloader.
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Hey, if I use firmware mm can I root without ubl? Because xz I say ubl no.
Lancelot6 said:
Hey, if I use firmware mm can I root without ubl? Because xz I say ubl no.
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Yes, that is what I said. There was still a vulnaribility in the MM firmware (Dirtycow) so if you can find a FTF for MM, then you can flash that with flashtool and use the dirty cow exploit (Thread in general section) to root.
gregbradley said:
Yes, that is what I said. There was still a vulnaribility in the MM firmware (Dirtycow) so if you can find a FTF for MM, then you can flash that with flashtool and use the dirty cow exploit (Thread in general section) to root.
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can you give a link for the method? pls
Hmm,,
Looking back I can only see threads about temporary root. I was positive you could root on marshmellow….maybe some more gooloing required
I have searched for it on Google and the results are only for those who have ubl yes, but is there really a way in this forum?
Lancelot6 said:
I have searched for it on Google and the results are only for those who have ubl yes, but is there really a way in this forum?
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Yes, you can achieve temp root on marshmellow, that is how the TA backup tool work. I was pretty sure from there you could install arecoevry and flash a stock based rooted rom with a stock kernel. So its a system root not a kernel root, but this is going back a couple of years as since nougat this exploit was patched and only unlocked bootloader root was available.
But there the XZ can be downgraded to MM so its possible.
Oh, I've found it, maybe later I'll try it ... Thank you for the help bro ...
since xz came out on Android 6.01
so downgrade to ADROID 6.0
extract DRMKEYS ( TA.IMG)
UPGRADE TO ANDROID OREO
UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER
ROOT IT
AND RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER AGAIN WITH TA.IMG
just give me the android version you wana stay and i will send u modded kernel, the one given in the post has universal drm fix! and if you relock your bootloader it will go in to bootloops!
YasuHamed said:
since xz came out on Android 6.01
so downgrade to ADROID 6.0
extract DRMKEYS ( TA.IMG)
UPGRADE TO ANDROID OREO
UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER
ROOT IT
AND RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER AGAIN WITH TA.IMG
just give me the android version you wana stay and i will send u modded kernel, the one given in the post has universal drm fix! and if you relock your bootloader it will go in to bootloops!
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If you relock the bootloader you cannot use a modded kernel. You have to keep the bootloader unlocked.
YasuHamed said:
since xz came out on Android 6.01
so downgrade to ADROID 6.0
extract DRMKEYS ( TA.IMG)
UPGRADE TO ANDROID OREO
UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER
ROOT IT
AND RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER AGAIN WITH TA.IMG
just give me the android version you wana stay and i will send u modded kernel, the one given in the post has universal drm fix! and if you relock your bootloader it will go in to bootloops!
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What about Android 7.0 bro? Is it safe to extract the drmkey? And Is this method safe for XZ docomo?
Lancelot6 said:
What about Android 7.0 bro? Is it safe to extract the drmkey? And Is this method safe for XZ docomo?
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No, can only be done on 6
But I searched Google for backup TA but the conditions must be rooted, whereas I want to backup TA for root
Lancelot6 said:
But I searched Google for backup TA but the conditions must be rooted, whereas I want to backup TA for root
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Yes, on android 6 you can temporarily root to backup the TA, then you can revert back to any version of android and unlock the bootloader to flash a custom rooted kernel to gain root.
However, if you restore your TA it relocks the bootloader, meaning only a stock unrooted kernel will work.
So, use flashtool to flash a MM FTF and use the TA backup tool to backup your TA. Then just unlock your bootloader and use a custom rom.
Ohh now I understand, thank you for your explanation bro and I hope I managed to try it
Does it work with Sony Xperia X Performance
---------- Post added at 02:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:43 AM ----------
I have sov33 Sony Xperia X performance... So what i should do is :
1.Downgrade to MM
2.Get temporary root
3.Install twrp app and install twrp
4.Flash rooted stock rom
5.Done

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