LB root and XZ? - Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers

Hi
I have had my XZ for about a month now after an Xperia Z3 Compact. With the Z3C it took a little while before developer achieved root on locked bootloader with confirmed backup of any TA-data. I seem to remember that there was a bounty up for grabs for a while as well.
However. I see no such efforts being made to the XZ... The only option is to unlock the bootloader and thus void your warranty. The warranty is never a problem with a locked bootloader as I've had my old Z3C in for service a few times without any problems....
From what I've been able to find out, there are not many vulnerabilities in any of the XZ kernels that can be used to get root. And any other weaknesses I haven't been able to find either.
A last resort would be to try K*ngo Root just to be able to install a recovery and backup the TA partition. Ugly, but if it would work you'd just flash a fresh romantic over it and it would be gone.
Anyone with other ideas out there?

StaticGTF said:
Hi
I have had my XZ for about a month now after an Xperia Z3 Compact. With the Z3C it took a little while before developer achieved root on locked bootloader with confirmed backup of any TA-data. I seem to remember that there was a bounty up for grabs for a while as well.
However. I see no such efforts being made to the XZ... The only option is to unlock the bootloader and thus void your warranty. The warranty is never a problem with a locked bootloader as I've had my old Z3C in for service a few times without any problems....
From what I've been able to find out, there are not many vulnerabilities in any of the XZ kernels that can be used to get root. And any other weaknesses I haven't been able to find either.
A last resort would be to try K*ngo Root just to be able to install a recovery and backup the TA partition. Ugly, but if it would work you'd just flash a fresh romantic over it and it would be gone.
Anyone with other ideas out there?
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Until now... the only way to get XZ rooted is unlocking bootloader (if you XZ support it) ... Before do it is recommendable that you make a TA backup (Universal (Dirtycow-based) TA Backup v2)... to make TA backup you need Marshmallow (downgrade if you are on Nougat).

esps said:
Until now... the only way to get XZ rooted is unlocking bootloader (if you XZ support it) ... Before do it is recommendable that you make a TA backup (Universal (Dirtycow-based) TA Backup v2)... to make TA backup you need Marshmallow (downgrade if you are on Nougat).
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Hi. Im using xz dual sim (f8332). is it possible to flash f8331 marshmallow firmware? i cant find marshmallow firmware for f8332.

shazwansulleh said:
Hi. Im using xz dual sim (f8332). is it possible to flash f8331 marshmallow firmware? i cant find marshmallow firmware for f8332.
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First try: "https://mega.nz/#!9xgBHbRK!lzeTDzi3n7rsQIv2jazwivn6QZmiT-Y5z19789UycoI"

esps said:
First try: "https://mega.nz/#!9xgBHbRK!lzeTDzi3n7rsQIv2jazwivn6QZmiT-Y5z19789UycoI"
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tq. customized from which region? sorry for asking, because i already download india generic , but that file isnt working

shazwansulleh said:
tq. customized from which region? sorry for asking, because i already download india generic , but that file isnt working
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is India too...

esps said:
is India too...
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then i guess no chance to succeed. ive already download 3times. at first i thought my flashtool is the problem. but i tried 3 other version and still got the same error. then i re download this ftf, still the same...

shazwansulleh said:
then i guess no chance to succeed. ive already download 3times. at first i thought my flashtool is the problem. but i tried 3 other version and still got the same error. then i re download this ftf, still the same...
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Try downloading internal version with xperia firm, is only to make a backup
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esps said:
Try downloading internal version with xperia firm, is only to make a backup
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there r 3 internal version. which one i shud download. this internal version, is mm or nogat?

shazwansulleh said:
there r 3 internal version. which one i shud download. this internal version, is mm or nogat?
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.213 is MM

esps said:
.213 is MM
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Thanks a lot. Really helpful. After this I want to install custom rom. Which one do u prefer? Romaur or existenz?

shazwansulleh said:
Thanks a lot. Really helpful. After this I want to install custom rom. Which one do u prefer? Romaur or existenz?
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Both are excellent rom! I'm my case, a prefer existenz.
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esps said:
Both are excellent rom! I'm my case, a prefer existenz.
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ok then,,, if i have any problem regarding the rom, can i ask you here?

shazwansulleh said:
ok then,,, if i have any problem regarding the rom, can i ask you here?
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Roms thread or mp me
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App2sd

Okay guys, wanted to ask you that if Z3 comes with app2sd like T2 and T2 Ultra? Cause it's supposed to be a Sony feature in 4.4.4
Did they miss out?
chesterr said:
Okay guys, wanted to ask you that if Z3 comes with app2sd like T2 and T2 Ultra? Cause it's supposed to be a Sony feature in 4.4.4
Did they miss out?
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NO.
You must unlock BL to root, and then instal SD KK FIX, and then try to move apps.
But be advise, i dont recommend to unlock BL because of following
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/warning-sony-confirm-unlocking-t2894050
electrash said:
NO.
You must unlock BL to root, and then instal SD KK FIX, and then try to move apps.
But be advise, i dont recommend to unlock BL because of following
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/warning-sony-confirm-unlocking-t2894050
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He was not asking that. He was asking about native app2SD.
AFAIK it is not implemented and has not been part of a stock ROM for some time now.
gregbradley said:
He was not asking that. He was asking about native app2SD.
AFAIK it is not implemented and has not been part of a stock ROM for some time now.
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Damn bro I just had so much of potential to go for Z3,
electrash said:
NO.
You must unlock BL to root, and then instal SD KK FIX, and then try to move apps.
But be advise, i dont recommend to unlock BL because of following
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/warning-sony-confirm-unlocking-t2894050
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I already know about this bro, I warned so many when they unlocked Z2 bootloaders cause the camera quality was really bad.
chesterr said:
Damn bro I just had so much of potential to go for Z3,
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Well TBH I have not felt the need for APP2SD since my xperia T days, there is enough internal storage for all my needs.

problem with updates ... :(

hello
i have a problem with my xperia z5 E6653 i upgrade the software to 32.1.A.1.163 then i cannot upgrade to any update as there is ver. 32.1.A.1.185 and ver. 32.2.A.0.224 even with Xperia Companion
so what can i do any help plz
thanks
Are you rooted?
omarelkahlout said:
hello
i have a problem with my xperia z5 E6653 i upgrade the software to 32.1.A.1.163 then i cannot upgrade to any update as there is ver. 32.1.A.1.185 and ver. 32.2.A.0.224 even with Xperia Companion
so what can i do any help plz
thanks
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Use flashtool and xperifirm
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josephnero said:
Are you rooted?
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i don't root
langeveld024 said:
Use flashtool and xperifirm
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i installed it on my pc but i don't know what to do as my smartphone is branded to wind italy so i have to debrand it
IS The CDA will creat problems if it's different from the original one
note: my z5 is lock sim free
omarelkahlout said:
i don't root
i installed it on my pc but i don't know what to do as my smartphone is branded to wind italy so i have to debrand it
IS The CDA will creat problems if it's different from the original one
note: my z5 is lock sim free
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You can use other ftf no problem. mine is uk sim free and i used singapore ftf
josephnero said:
You can use other ftf no problem. mine is uk sim free and i used singapore ftf
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Ok great can you tell me how can I do it as I have many options like wipe I don't know should I select them
omarelkahlout said:
Ok great can you tell me how can I do it as I have many options like wipe I don't know should I select them
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Well do you want to keep your app data etc?
josephnero said:
Well do you want to keep your app data etc?
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yes
omarelkahlout said:
yes
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Then don't select any wipe option .there is a slight chance of bootloop but you can always flash again with wiping everything clean if that happnes. try to exclude TA partition if it's present and don't worry the risks are really small
Don't forget to use latest version of flashtool
Thank you very much I did every thing and it work fine
omarelkahlout said:
Thank you very much I did every thing and it work fine
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glad to hear that

Backup TA in Nougat

Is it okay to back up my TA in Nougat or should I downgrade first ?
Thanks!
I don't think you can backup your TA above Lollipop, I think you must downgrade It to 5.0 lollipop in the first place and use Iovyroot to extract The TA.
Wait for a confirmation but I guess I'm right
Baradoura said:
I don't think you can backup your TA above Lollipop, I think you must downgrade It to 5.0 lollipop in the first place and use Iovyroot to extract The TA.
Wait for a confirmation but I guess I'm right
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Yea, I thougt about that as well.
I was not sure either because im pretty new to TA back up stuffs since i never backed em up until my last phone (xperia z).
Anyway, thank you.
I come from a Z too I know your pain with TA, iovyroot, unlock bootloader ect..
If you need some help ask via Mp
Here it's 02:46am I'm a little tired but tomorrow no problems
Downgrade to. 152 or. 200 of Lollipop.
Use this Guide
https: //twigstechtips.blogspot.nl/2016/04/sony-z5-compact-root-without-losing-ta.html?m=1
Its easy, good luck
Baradoura said:
I don't think you can backup your TA above Lollipop, I think you must downgrade It to 5.0 lollipop in the first place and use Iovyroot to extract The TA.
Wait for a confirmation but I guess I'm right
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The intention is to make a TA Partition backup, so if you advice to downgrade software that implies unlocking the bootloader so loosing TA Partition. I´m one of those waiting for an efective way of making TA partition backup on Nougat! Still waiting
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chitose_ndy said:
Is it okay to back up my TA in Nougat or should I downgrade first ?
Thanks!
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at this moment it doesn´t exist an efective way of downgrading without loosing your TA. We´ll have to wait for a new xploit that performs a temporary root and a TA partition backup on Nougat.
I guess you can downgrade using a TFT using Flashtool without unlocking your bootloader? Maybe I'm wrong.
chitose_ndy said:
Is it okay to back up my TA in Nougat or should I downgrade first ?
Thanks!
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Downgrade MM, then use backupTA v2
Please search before ask..
sceryavuz said:
Downgrade MM, then use backupTA v2
Please search before ask..
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Lol I asked this in February
chitose_ndy said:
Lol I asked this in February
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:laugh:

"N/A" while fetching latest release under FlashTool

Hi,
I'm currently in a little mess. I was under ExistenZ and I want to try the latest 7.1.1 Nougat. So I relock my bootloader in order to flash the .223 via Flashtool.
When I'm trying to download the firmware via XperiFirm, I click on "Chek all" and I have always "N/A" instead of see the firmware number :/
I'm under Linux Mint 18.
Any hint to bypass this problem ?
Thanks in advance
nathan30 said:
Hi,
I'm currently in a little mess. I was under ExistenZ and I want to try the latest 7.1.1 Nougat. So I relock my bootloader in order to flash the .223 via Flashtool.
When I'm trying to download the firmware via XperiFirm, I click on "Chek all" and I have always "N/A" instead of see the firmware number :/
I'm under Linux Mint 18.
Any hint to bypass this problem ?
Thanks in advance
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I would try reinstalling Flashtool first and see if that helps.
Why did you relock your bootloader though? I don't think this is a required step.
koekoek91 said:
I would try reinstalling Flashtool first and see if that helps.
Why did you relock your bootloader though? I don't think this is a required step.
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I reinstall multiple times, also try the XperiFirm Windows version using mono ! Same issues :/
I relock it because I want to try the pure stock experience once a time
nathan30 said:
I reinstall multiple times, also try the XperiFirm Windows version using mono ! Same issues :/
I relock it because I want to try the pure stock experience once a time
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Well then I don't know how to fix that problem.
If you want though...
I have uploaded 6.0.1 / 7..0 and 7.1.1 Firmwares for both Xperia XZ and Xperia XZ Dual to my google drive.
If you wish to use it here is the link to the folder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1-5Lr_Sntl5bzU2eEZCaFA3azg
I don't remember exactly from which countries the firmwares I downloaded and uploaded there are.
Most are either Dutch or Customized Germany firmwares.
Otherwise if you want a different specific firmware, you'll have to figure out a way to download it yourself
koekoek91 said:
Well then I don't know how to fix that problem.
If you want though...
I have uploaded 6.0.1 / 7..0 and 7.1.1 Firmwares for both Xperia XZ and Xperia XZ Dual to my google drive.
If you wish to use it here is the link to the folder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1-5Lr_Sntl5bzU2eEZCaFA3azg
I don't remember exactly from which countries the firmwares I downloaded and uploaded there are.
Most are either Dutch or Customized Germany firmwares.
Otherwise if you want a different specific firmware, you'll have to figure out a way to download it yourself
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I'll try this, thanks a lot
The country of the firmware matter a lot ? Or I can still have the French language and the OTA ?
nathan30 said:
I'll try this, thanks a lot
The country of the firmware matter a lot ? Or I can still have the French language and the OTA ?
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No problem.
You can still change language yes.
And you can still get OTA updates (when bootloader is relocked)
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@nathan30
By the way did you have any problems relocking the bootloader? Did you restore TA backup first or what was your process.
I'm interested to know
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koekoek91 said:
No problem.
You can still change language yes.
And you can still get OTA updates (when bootloader is relocked)
Sent from my Sony Xperia XZ using XDA Labs
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@nathan30
By the way did you have any problems relocking the bootloader? Did you restore TA backup first or what was your process.
I'm interested to know
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This is not the first time I relock the BL. I wrote a guide, look my signature and this is the last step
nathan30 said:
This is not the first time I relock the BL. I wrote a guide, look my signature and this is the last step
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Okay I've just read the last step and it seems clear to me. Just pushing back TA backup to phone using ADB automatically relocks bootloader. Didn't know that yet
Thanks.. didn't read that part very well yet, although I did use your guide to get rooted when I just bought my XZ a few months ago :good:
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Xpericheck.com also put links to ftf of some variants, so this can e used as a substitute for not working xperifirm. The country variants doesn't differ much - mostly by the number of preloaded apps (some have facebook/spotify/avg installed as system apps) and by type of icons shown (nfc icon, lte vs. 4g icon, in NOBA you have icon indicating 2g/3g/4g even while roaming).

new ota 47.1.A.12.270

What's new? What's about DRM ?
Want to know it,too
michnow said:
What's new? What's about DRM ?
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Hello, What is your device and region?
Thanks in advance.
Enviado desde mi G8141 mediante Tapatalk
sam.foro said:
Hello, What is your device and region?
Thanks in advance.
Enviado desde mi G8141 mediante Tapatalk
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Poland
august security patch nothing new
Im rooted and noob, thats a good combo i think..tried to update via ota , and, of course , the Update failed. Idk , maybe someone can Help me twrp and July Update with drm fix is installed atm
sunJJ said:
Im rooted and noob, thats a good combo i think..tried to update via ota , and, of course , the Update failed. Idk , maybe someone can Help me twrp and July Update with drm fix is installed atm
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just like you, I just got root and installed twrp on my 8141 xz premium. In your place, do not take this head just with security update. do you have a good rom proposed? maybe you have to test a rom?
Envoyé de mon G8141 en utilisant Tapatalk
sunJJ said:
Im rooted and noob, thats a good combo i think..tried to update via ota , and, of course , the Update failed. Idk , maybe someone can Help me twrp and July Update with drm fix is installed atm
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As soon as the bootloader is unlocked, you are no longer able to update (OTA). You have to flash the firmware manually. You can download the current version of your firmware with Xperifirm, then flash it with Newflasher. Don't forget to backup all your apps and data (pictures,...) before!
Cheers
sToRm// said:
As soon as the bootloader is unlocked, you are no longer able to update (OTA). You have to flash the firmware manually. You can download the current version of your firmware with Xperifirm, then flash it with Newflasher. Don't forget to backup all your apps and data (pictures,...) before!
Cheers
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I confirm: DRM-patch works fine with xperifix and this build :good:
Wrong Section. Report for moving the Thread...
Anyone know if the 3D graphical glitches are gone?
And the playstore "Downloading..." then eventually does it after like 10 minutes has been fixed too?
wb old drm work in this update ? and which version of magisk latest and xposed will work on this update ? im about to flash aug update .. #help
Is fingerprint enabled on this update for USA?
Wow the phone became even more smooth. It already beat galaxy s9 plus in performance, now it is galaxy s10 speed, haha, amazing
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Jery928 said:
wb old drm work in this update ? and which version of magisk latest and xposed will work on this update ? im about to flash aug update .. #help
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Xposed works if you flash xposedfix from gfan on g8142 rom, flash with new flasher.
Hi I am on Hong Kong version I must update same firmware or can try others like japan?
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sToRm// said:
As soon as the bootloader is unlocked, you are no longer able to update (OTA). You have to flash the firmware manually. You can download the current version of your firmware with Xperifirm, then flash it with Newflasher. Don't forget to backup all your apps and data (pictures,...) before!
Cheers
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You could also use flashtool since it got updated to support XZ series and flash em without loosing data
BigBrainAFK said:
You could also use flashtool since it got updated to support XZ series and flash em without loosing data
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I had a lot of users with problems after using flashtool. I always recommend Newflasher.
sToRm// said:
I had a lot of users with problems after using flashtool. I always recommend Newflasher.
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weird ive been using it since 3 updates including this one and it worked just like with the xperia play and z1c i had. never had problems. btw. is xperifix website down? i updated my xzp to .270 yesterday and wanted to drm fix it.
BigBrainAFK said:
is xperifix website down?
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+1
I can't connect either
Didgesteve said:
+1
I can't connect either
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Yes, it's actually down for maintenance by the provider. Should be back soon.

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