Can the SO-01J be rooted? - Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers

Forget flashing a rom on it, there's countless threads on it. Getting root permission alone would satisfy me. I got the xz at an extremely good price (170USD) but not being able to root it sucks.

I believe you can root this one. Once you have unlocked your bootloader, the rest is the same process as F83xx.
But make sure to backup your TA before unlocking.
edit : rooted my SO-01J Oreo and I finally removed all Japanese apps.

donedos said:
I believe you can root this one. Once you have unlocked your bootloader, the rest is the same process as F83xx.
But make sure to backup your TA before unlocking.
edit : rooted my SO-01J Oreo and I finally removed all Japanese apps.
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how?

maniaccrack said:
how?
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I am planning to post a rooting procedure for Xperia XZ SO-01J this weekend.
Just to summarize,
- I downgraded my XZto Marshmallow to backup my TA.img.
- Update your SO-01J to Oreo 8.0 via Xperia Companion (since no ftf for Oreo) and unlocked my bootloader.
- install TWRP 3.2 and factory reset via TWRP and flash the patcher by @AdrianDC.
- pull the kernel.img via adb or terminal via TWRP. I prefer TWRP, and make sure to use an external SDcard since the
internal storage is not mounted at this moment.
# dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot of=/sdcard1/kernel.img
- use the rootkernel V5. 23 (unofficiall 2.5) by @serajr to patch the your kernel.img
- flash the created boot.img using adb and restart to boot up
- install magisk to root your device
- all done.
****And please click thumbs-up if it works ****

Do you have some information about where i could buy the japanese(ntt docomo variant especially) variants of Sony phones online? Used phones also ok.

VeixES said:
Do you have some information about where i could buy the japanese(ntt docomo variant especially) variants of Sony phones online? Used phones also ok.
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I bought this DoCoMo XZ from a friend from Japan. Aside from NTT DoCoMo bloatware, it has a DTV so you can watch your TV shows on the go.

donedos said:
I am planning to post a rooting procedure for Xperia XZ SO-01J this weekend.
Just to summarize,
- I downgraded my XZto Marshmallow to backup my TA.img.
- Update your SO-01J to Oreo 8.0 via Xperia Companion (since no ftf for Oreo) and unlocked my bootloader.
- install TWRP 3.2 and factory reset via TWRP and flash the patcher by @AdrianDC.
- pull the kernel.img via adb or terminal via TWRP. I prefer TWRP, and make sure to use an external SDcard since the
internal storage is not mounted at this moment.
# dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot of=/sdcard1/kernel.img
- use the rootkernel V5. 23 (unofficiall 2.5) by @serajr to patch the your kernel.img
- flash the created boot.img using adb and restart to boot up
- install magisk to root your device
- all done.
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Hi, bro. Where can I get Marshmallow rom nowadays?
I can' t find it.

z900ra10 said:
Hi, bro. Where can I get Marshmallow rom nowadays?
I can' t find it.
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this is for Japanese firmwares
https://ftf.andro.plus

donedos said:
this is for Japanese firmwares
https://ftf.andro.plus
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Thanks for getting back to me without delay!
Thanks again.

donedos said:
I am planning to post a rooting procedure for Xperia XZ SO-01J this weekend.
Just to summarize,
- I downgraded my XZto Marshmallow to backup my TA.img.
- Update your SO-01J to Oreo 8.0 via Xperia Companion (since no ftf for Oreo) and unlocked my bootloader.
- install TWRP 3.2 and factory reset via TWRP and flash the patcher by @AdrianDC.
- pull the kernel.img via adb or terminal via TWRP. I prefer TWRP, and make sure to use an external SDcard since the
internal storage is not mounted at this moment.
# dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot of=/sdcard1/kernel.img
- use the rootkernel V5. 23 (unofficiall 2.5) by @serajr to patch the your kernel.img
- flash the created boot.img using adb and restart to boot up
- install magisk to root your device
- all done.
****And please click thumbs-up if it works ****
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In step 2 unlock bootloader, how to do it?

blackerpaper said:
In step 2 unlock bootloader, how to do it?
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I created a guide in the Guide section, you can check it.

Related

[Q] how to root the xperia m2 with kitkat ?

how to root the xperia m2 with kitkat? :crying::crying::crying:
cidneyebruna said:
how to root the xperia m2 with kitkat? :crying::crying::crying:
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1 Unlock the bootloader
2 Install CWM from D2302
3 Go to the CWM and install SuperSU
4 Go back stock kernel of 4.4 kernel.sin and fotakernel.sin
5. Reboot
at the moment the only way
how to make root on d2303?
I think people wants to make root without unlock bootloader.
So actually, there's no solution..... you must unloack your bootloader or wait
help
you must use towelroot to root your device
ravendra275 said:
you must use towelroot to root your device
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On KitKat of Xperia M2, Towelroot doesn't works...
joeljr38 said:
On KitKat of Xperia M2, Towelroot doesn't works...
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ok dude
have you tried frama root
Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?
if this works for d2305? i want UBL and deodex it
have you try vroot?
vroot did not work
ripp2003 said:
Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?
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Ok so the boot .img needs to be modified cause actually, this line block the write remount command : r.o secure=0
NFound said:
1 Unlock the bootloader
2 Install CWM from D2302
3 Go to the CWM and install SuperSU
4 Go back stock kernel of 4.4 kernel.sin and fotakernel.sin
5. Reboot
at the moment the only way
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Please Build Kernel Support Cwm For Kitkat Sir....
i've tried with towelroot V.3,, wich can handle the problem (rooting on kitkat) but it didnt work
The towelroot v3 only support kernel before june 2014,,,n the other side the M2 Kitkat has a new kernel..
Root for a D2303 model with 4.4.2 build 18.3.C.0.37
NFound said:
1 Unlock the bootloader
2 Install CWM from D2302
3 Go to the CWM and install SuperSU
4 Go back stock kernel of 4.4 kernel.sin and fotakernel.sin
5. Reboot
at the moment the only way
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Could anyone elaborate further on a similar approach applicable to a D2303 model with 4.4.2 build 18.3.C.0.37?
Any successful attempt?
Many thanks
I have the same problem - any help would be much appreciatted
root on D2303 with kitkat
Originally Posted by ripp2003 View Post
Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?
Any app that accesses the system (busybox, exposed ect.) Must be flashed via recovery. This method works fine on my device. Although each time the recovery must be flashed and once the appropriate apps are flashed, must be the stock kernel flashed via flash tool again, but this is at the moment the only way to get a system with the appropriate apps and root privileges!
sorry for the bad english
dotzi75 said:
Originally Posted by ripp2003 View Post
Hi,
Big problem..... I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
Root is done on my system but, I'can't mount the system with read/write permission..... so, no busybox, no xposed.....
Titanium back up works very well (restoring my app right now)
Anybody got an idea of what happen ?
Any app that accesses the system (busybox, exposed ect.) Must be flashed via recovery. This method works fine on my device. Although each time the recovery must be flashed and once the appropriate apps are flashed, must be the stock kernel flashed via flash tool again, but this is at the moment the only way to get a system with the appropriate apps and root privileges!
sorry for the bad english
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ok, I understrand : so I have to install cwm recovery, install busybox and xposed then reflash only kernel... will try Thanks
Clarifications pending
dotzi75 said:
I've got a D2303, unlock bootloader is OK, CWM and supersu flashed.
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Your post raised a few questions:
1. Did you root your D2303 running Android 4.4.2? How?
2. What recovery did you flash? Where did you find it? Did you use one dedicated to D2302 or D2305?
Many thanks for your clarifications
Regards
hi
no any way to root Sony Xperia M2 Dual ( d2302 ) Kitkat ?
i dont like to open bootloader or update my phone from 4.3 to 4.4 with ota , i flashin my phone with flashtool to update 4.4. soo , i try to root with towelroot v1 , 2 , 3 and vrot but all of them not working .
no way ?

Xperia M2 - unlock Bootloader on Software 18.6.A.0.182.

hello Guys,
ive got an M2 (D2303) sice 2 Weeks with Stock Lollipop 5.1.1
BL unlocked allowed = YES
But Sony dev says "Important note! In order to unlock your Xperia™ M2 you need to be on software version 18.3.C.0.37"
My M2 works with 18.6.A.0.182.
need to root the Phone for a Special App which Needs root permission.
Question, whats the way, if there is one, to unlock my Bootloader for rooting the device.
P.S. sorry for my "beginner-english" and many thanks to help me out!
koesven said:
hello Guys,
ive got an M2 (D2303) sice 2 Weeks with Stock Lollipop 5.1.1
BL unlocked allowed = YES
But Sony dev says "Important note! In order to unlock your Xperia™ M2 you need to be on software version 18.3.C.0.37"
My M2 works with 18.6.A.0.182.
need to root the Phone for a Special App which Needs root permission.
Question, whats the way, if there is one, to unlock my Bootloader for rooting the device.
P.S. sorry for my "beginner-english" and many thanks to help me out!
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You can root your phone without unlock the bootloader.
You can unlock the bootloader in Any versión (i did in lollipop) you can do it with Sony way or with flashtool
thanks for reply!
can you tell me what is the easiest way to root my M2 with Lollipop? how do you did it?
so the bootloader unlock is only need for flashing Custom-Roms?
Big thanks
koesven said:
can you tell me what is the easiest way to root my M2 with Lollipop? how do you did it?
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The easiest way is in this case NOT the safest way! KingRoot should do the trick on 18.6.A.0.182 FW but it also sends your phones IMEI to a cloud in China. I wouldn't recommend it!
I did it like this:
1. Use XperiFirm to download and FlashTool to create (e.g.) D2303_18.3.1.C.1.17_CE.ftf [4.4.4 Kitkat] (or search on this forum for it)
2. Flash: (e.g.) D2303_18.3.1.C.1.17_CE.ftf with FlashTool
3. Unzip & use: rootkitXperia_20150926-20151005.zip to root
4. Unzip & use: XperiaM2-MultiRecovery-PhilZ-TWRP-CWM-0.8.zip to install multi-recovery
5. Use XperiFirm to download and FlashTool to create 18.6.A.0.182 FW FTF for your D2303, country and provider (or a customized version)
6. Use PRFCreator, UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and XperiaM2-MultiRecovery-PhilZ-TWRP-CWM-0.8-flashable.zip to create flashable pre-rooted zip with multi-recovery
7. Reboot into TWRP recovery (when the cyan led glows push/press Volume UP)
8. Flash flashable pre-rooted zip with multi-recovery (using TWRP)
9. Flash zip: ric_disabler-flashable.zip in case you don't have full root access (using TWRP)
Before you begin make sure you have downloaded all needed files and made a backup from all your important phone data!
so the bootloader unlock is only need for flashing Custom-Roms?
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That is correct. But please read this carefully before you want to unlock the bootloader!
Succes... and don't forget to click on the Thanks! button if you want to thank me.
You Can Root Via Kingroot And Than Replace Kingroot To SuperSU. I Did It For My LB M2 Aqua 182 Firmware And Works Fine. Root Via Kingroot Link Is Here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/general/news-root-xperia-m2-kingrootlollipop-t3242654 And How To Replace Kingroot To SuperSU Here:http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html?m=1 When You Root Your Smartphone, Finaly Don't Forget RIC Disabler. Download RIC Disabler zip File To Your PC Extract It, Connect Your Smartphone To PC Via USB. Check USB Debug Is ON. Then Tap RIC Disabler's Setup.exe In Your PC While Your Smartphone Is Connected And Follow The Instruction. Here Is RIC Disabler Link: http://sergiocastell.com/ftf/ric_disabler.zip

Bootloop and TWRP Probs

Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!
Buddy_Erz said:
Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!
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hello,
if you are in android 7 root is not working
for xz you have to
unlockbootloader
install modified kernel and twrp at the same time
start you phone and restart enter twrp and install su
it works on android 6-0-1 not 7
can you help me how to got emma working with you
i tried to got emma working but all time got error
I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?
Buddy_Erz said:
I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?
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Androplus v5
Kernel and twrp
You need to install kernel before twrp
Enter androplus section and see imstructions
For emma
I got error login
Application can't open
I install custumisation and app not workimg it not open
Inturnet off anyivirus nothing open
Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.
Buddy_Erz said:
Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.
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If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.
auras76 said:
If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.
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Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.
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Ub-unlocked bootloader.
You need. 327 fw.
Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.
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Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.
auras76 said:
Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.
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Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks
Buddy_Erz said:
Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks
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If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.
auras76 said:
If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.
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Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?
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Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader
gregbradley said:
Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader
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Danke
Thanks
it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?
Buddy_Erz said:
it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?
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Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.
gregbradley said:
Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.
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Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL
Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL
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Yes, but once you have updated via OTA then just unlock it again.
anyone can try if z5 ftf can boot on xz.
i don't have cannection to try.
flash a stock z5 ftf into xz
use ivory root for drm and ta partion
locke the phone
then flash android 6 for xz
then update ota
it should work

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

ROOTED KERNEL E6833-E6853-E6883- 32.4.A.0.160, Android7.1.1 + TWRP

This post is successor to
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5...ting-xperia-z5-z5p-variants-drm-keys-t3437902
SONY has pushed update 32.4.A.0.160 for XPERIA Z5 E6833 / E6853 and E6883 which is on Android 7.1.1 (unexpectedly)
THOSE WHO NEVER ROOTED THEIR Z5 / Z5P AND POSSIBLY HAVE LOCKED BOOT LOADER MUST READ THIS
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5...ting-xperia-z5-z5p-variants-drm-keys-t3437902
THOSE WHO ALREADY HAVE ROOTED Z5P CAN PROCEED because you are already aware of
- method of extracting TA.img either via DIRTYCOW SCRIPT (android6) and ivoryroot (android 5x)
- flashing Nougat by latest flashtool v0.9.23.2 (also knows replacing xjar files to make flashtool uptodate )
- ALL mother board and related drivers are installed
- you already have downloaded FTF 32.4.A.0.160 of your VARIANT/region and
- ftf downloaded by XPERIFIRM tool (recommended)
the twrp installed stock modified kernel of 32.4.A.0.160 can be found at
https://mega.nz/#F!uVBgFTwQ!xYufkAlsDsajEIEJ3BoDDg
thanks @ytheekshana / @fdson12 for providing sin files
Simply,
1. put superSU in sdcard
2. flash the firmware (if you havent already)
3. flash the kernel
4. boot in to recovery
5. flash the superSU
6 reboot
ORRR if you prefer superuser-r259 then
1. put superuser-r259.zip in sdcard
2. phh_SuperUser_v1.0.3.3.apk also in sdcard
3. flash the firmware (if you havent already)
4.reboot in to recovery
5. flash the superuser-r259.zip
6. Reboot
7. instal phh_SuperUser_v1.0.3.3.apk
8. reboot
9. check for rootaccess
MAKE SYSTEM WRITABLE !
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/z5-making-writable-32-3-0-372-root-t3551067
Screenshot, my device on kernel given above
Finally
ytheekshana said:
Finally
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please send me your kernel.sin for 32.A.Z.0.160- E6853
thank you
YasuHamed said:
please send me your kernel.sin for 32.A.Z.0.160- E6853
thank you
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sent it
ytheekshana said:
sent it
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updated the link
please check
That's fast. Amazing!!
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It has drm fix and the other things?
Waiting for E6883..
Kernel.sin sent.....
fdson12 said:
Waiting for E6883..
Kernel.sin sent.....
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Sir
I have updated E6883.... .img file at https://mega.nz/#F!uVBgFTwQ!xYufkAlsDsajEIEJ3BoDDg
after putting superSU in sd card , kindly flash it
just incase, if device goes in to bootloops or softbricks
holding power+volumup for 15 seconds will make the device vibrate THRICE , and on second vibration. releasing fingers IMMEDIATELY will switchoff the device for you to connect in flashmode/fastboot mode to flash the roms/kernels again
YasuHamed said:
Sir
I have updated E6883.... .img file at https://mega.nz/#F!uVBgFTwQ!xYufkAlsDsajEIEJ3BoDDg
after putting superSU in sd card , kindly flash it
just incase, if device goes in to bootloops or softbricks
holding power+volumup for 15 seconds will make the device vibrate THRICE , and on second vibration. releasing fingers IMMEDIATELY will switchoff the device for you to connect in flashmode/fastboot mode to flash the roms/kernels again
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thanks for update friend e6883
It has DRM fix???
Shivam1754 said:
It has DRM fix???
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yes it has
How do I restore my DRM keys if I have TA-xxxxxx.img from iovyroot?
Thank you!
YasuHamed said:
Screenshot, my device on kernel given above
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can you add latest TWRP recovery or any upper version because in this TWRP recovery not showing Internal storage......
icaruswalks said:
How do I restore my DRM keys if I have TA-xxxxxx.img from iovyroot?
Thank you!
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please see this
its for XZ but it applies to X also
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-xz/how-to/how-to-unlock-bl-kernel-twrp-root-t3541648
@YasuHamed couldnt get my phone to boot, when trying to install phh supersu, i wouldnt install from twrp e6853 NOBA rom from flashtool download
claesr said:
@YasuHamed couldnt get my phone to boot, when trying to install phh supersu, i wouldnt install from twrp e6853 NOBA rom from flashtool download
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if you are installing phh superuser then
1. flash superuser-r259.zip from twrp
2. boot and install phh_superuser...apk
then reboot.
however i am personally using superSU. since on phh_superuser i was unable to give /system RW access
Just unable to boot into TWRP recovery.It stuck on splash screen and the LED is yellow.I tried the rootkernel in this thread too:https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/firmware-32-3-0-372-certified-android-7-t3537948
and got same problem.My device is z5p dual,E6883,I have already install the 32.4.A.0.160 firmare downloaded from xperifirm.Root access and DRM fix works perfectly,the only problem is that I cannot boot into TWRP.I dont know what's wrong.Any advice please?
do this kernel support SafetyNet and magisk?
Hi!
I don't understand this, if the kernel has the drm fix, is necessary downgrade the phone and backup the original drm? Or can I install this kernel, twrp and root directly the stock 7.1.1 version?

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