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I need help how to downgrade 5.1.1 to 4.4.4 so i can root

Hi,i need help how to downgrade my sony z3 D6653 5.1.1 to 4.4.4 or any other way to root without downgrading?
anyone can post step by step process will be a great help.im sorry im still a noob.my device is not rooted yet.thank you so much and more power!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056 downgrade / giefroot / Dualrecovery /Update through TWRP or try kingroot (without downgrade) then install dualrecovery.
DualRecovery is necessary to fix root on locked bootloader.
You'll find others tutorials for flashing through Flashtool or just adapt some steps from this one.

Thanks sky,i will try this when i get home

Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.

Thank you!my device is now rooted
Sent from my D6603 using XDA Free mobile app

can you tell me how u root ur 6653? i have the same phone running build 23.4.A.1.232 thanks

On lollipop use kingroot then install Dual Recovery Or downgrade to Kitkat with tutorial on 2nd message and root with giefroot then install dual recovery and return to lollipop with flashing lollipop through TWRP.

Skyllery said:
On lollipop use kingroot then install Dual Recovery Or downgrade to Kitkat with tutorial on 2nd message and root with giefroot then install dual recovery and return to lollipop with flashing lollipop through TWRP.
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I tried kingroot my build is still in development. Guess downgrade is only option?
I unlocked BL from the Sony forum

chongman said:
I tried kingroot my build is still in development. Guess downgrade is only option?
I unlocked BL from the Sony forum
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The idea is to root before unlocking the bootloader .. for backup TA partition if you want your DRM key back.
If you have unlock the bootloader install FOTA TWRP and you can root with (FOTA) TWRP (reboot in TWRP and a message will appear) and install Super Su. Or flash any stock or custom pre-rooted ROM with (FOTA) TWRP.

Can I unlock bootloader on 5.1.1 eXistenZ rom?

How can I unlock the bootloader on my rooted 5.1.1 d6603 eXistenZ rom without having to loose all my data? And if that's not possible, then how can I unlock the bootloader period? Does it matter if you're rooted and can you do it while on 5.1.1?

CajunShizz said:
How can I unlock the bootloader on my rooted 5.1.1 d6603 eXistenZ rom without having to loose all my data? And if that's not possible, then how can I unlock the bootloader period? Does it matter if you're rooted and can you do it while on 5.1.1?
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You always lose data when you unlock the bootloader.
It does not matter what ROM you are on or if you are rooted.
Any ROm that works on locked bootloader also works on unlocked bootloader
To unlock the bootloader go here http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/

Will I loose root and my dual recovery and if so is there root for 5.1.1? Thanks for the help.

CajunShizz said:
Will I loose root and my dual recovery and if so is there root for 5.1.1? Thanks for the help.
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No, (well you shouldn't) as root and recovery are installed to the system. Unlocking the boot does wipe data though.
And if once you have an unlocked bootloader you can always root any firmware on any android version. That's the main reason to unlock the bootloader. You will also be able to delete recovery from your system and have a custom kernel with recovery built into it.

Root without unlocking Bootloader

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?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z5

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?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z5
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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.
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z5

Allek84 said:
Thanks buddy.The problem is cause I cant unlock,in bootloader unlockig ststus in service menu wrote NO.
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z5
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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)
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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

Rooted with TWRP installed

Hi my xz is rooted with twrp installed what will happen if i install the update thats being pushed in my phone? Will it be bricked? What will i do to install the update properly? Please help me.

If you have an unlocked bootloader the OTA update will fail.

Is there any tool to relock the loader?

Flashtool

Ok thank you for help.

i have drm key , i can root device unclock bootloader and after re-lock bootloader e restore drm keys? (return original device?)
is possible?
thanks

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djandrea said:
i have drm key , i can root device unclock bootloader and after re-lock bootloader e restore drm keys? (return original device?)
is possible?
thanks
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Yea thats right dude

Downgrade Bootloader Unlock and rooted

I managed to unlock Bootloader and root phone on emui 9.
Now i want to know if there is a chance that someone compiles twrp for ele l29 device.
Also my question how to update and keep root and bootloader unlocked?

hi
how can I do same for root P30 in chance to recovery photos on internal memory after factory reset due to forgot graphical key?