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[Q] Root with giefroot ? It's possibile?

Hello to everyone
I've a question and a idea.
Can I root my Xperia Z3 with this tool? http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598
If It's possibile i think to downgrande (with the first firmware founded on this thread) my phone to Firmware < October 2014 (kernel and system) , after root with this tool, save the DRM Keys, upgrade to the last firmware, unlock the bootloader and remake the root and at last restore the DRM Keys It's possibile?

tkd-alex said:
Hello to everyone
I've a question and a idea.
Can I root my Xperia Z3 with this tool? http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598
If It's possibile i think to downgrande (with the first firmware founded on this thread) my phone to Firmware < October 2014 (kernel and system) , after root with this tool, save the DRM Keys, upgrade to the last firmware, unlock the bootloader and remake the root and at last restore the DRM Keys It's possibile?
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Yes it is possible. I rooted my device with this tool. I backuped my Drm keys. I'm on cm12 right now.

tkd-alex said:
Hello to everyone
I've a question and a idea.
Can I root my Xperia Z3 with this tool? http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/giefroot-rooting-tool-cve-2014-4322-t3011598
If It's possibile i think to downgrande (with the first firmware founded on this thread) my phone to Firmware < October 2014 (kernel and system) , after root with this tool, save the DRM Keys, upgrade to the last firmware, unlock the bootloader and remake the root and at last restore the DRM Keys It's possibile?
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Welcome to the party
Yes its possible, but why would you unlock the bootloader just to restore the DRM keys straight afterwards? That relocks your bootloader and will prevent custom kernels from booting

Bacause I'm interested to the last stock firmware so, If I root the phone white this tools and after upgrade to the last stock firmware the root will be deleted or not?
LeonidasTurk said:
Yes it is possible. I rooted my device with this tool. I backuped my Drm keys. I'm on cm12 right now.
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gregbradley said:
Welcome to the party
Yes its possible, but why would you unlock the bootloader just to restore the DRM keys straight afterwards? That relocks your bootloader and will prevent custom kernels from booting
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tkd-alex said:
Bacause I'm interested to the last stock firmware so, If I root the phone white this tools and after upgrade to the last stock firmware the root will be deleted or not?
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Ok, I see what you mean. Yes you will lose root if you upgrade to the latest firmware. However, to get root on an unlocked bootloader you need a custom kernel (even one based on stock is custom) so as soon as you restore the DRM keys you will no longer be able to boot.
The best bet is to
downgrade
root
Install recovery
flash a pre-rooted firmware of the which ever version you want. You can create this using PRFCreator_v0.8 (Just google it) and it will take about 7 minutes to make it.

gregbradley said:
Ok, I see what you mean. Yes you will lose root if you upgrade to the latest firmware. However, to get root on an unlocked bootloader you need a custom kernel (even one based on stock is custom) so as soon as you restore the DRM keys you will no longer be able to boot.
The best bet is to
downgrade
root
Install recovery
flash a pre-rooted firmware of the which ever version you want. You can create this using PRFCreator_v0.8 (Just google it) and it will take about 7 minutes to make it.
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Need wipe?
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[Q] Z3 dual D6633 problem with update OTA !!!!! (could not verify)

I have xperia Z3 dual D6633 with build number 23.0.F.1.82 and rooted it with giefroot_v3 then installed Z3-lockeddualrecovery2.8.2 without unlock bootloader my bootloader still locked.
I want to update the system via ota update center to version 23.0.1.F.0.96 after finish download it give me this message (could not verify). I tried a lot of times and tried factory rest same problem (could not verify) why??
I want update system without loosing root and recovery and without flash it via flashtool I want just update it via Ota to the newer system 23.0.1.F.0.96 with size(134.7 MB only)..... :crying:
thank you for all...

Google PRFCreator and create your own prerooted flashable zip for the latest firmware.
It will contain recovery as well.

gregbradley said:
Google PRFCreator and create your own prerooted flashable zip for the latest firmware.
It will contain recovery as well.
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this means I can not update it via wifi only flash zip with the latest my own prerooted frimware?

borhan0089 said:
this means I can not update it via wifi only flash zip with the latest my own prerooted frimware?
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Well if you definitely want to keep root I suggest doing it that way. It takes about 7 minutes to create the flashable zip (All automated, it is very easy) and about 30 seconds to flash it....

gregbradley said:
Well if you definitely want to keep root I suggest doing it that way. It takes about 7 minutes to create the flashable zip (All automated, it is very easy) and about 30 seconds to flash it....
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I will try thank you friend..

[Q] Stock based ROM?

Hey Guys,
Im thinking about buying the Z3 for my girlfriend, but wanted to know something...
Do you guys have stock based ROMS for Z3? Or the Ui is fluid enough that is not needed? (Don't wanna loose camera quality by going AOSP)
Thanks!

Hgneto said:
Hey Guys,
Im thinking about buying the Z3 for my girlfriend, but wanted to know something...
Do you guys have stock based ROMS for Z3? Or the Ui is fluid enough that is not needed? (Don't wanna loose camera quality by going AOSP)
Thanks!
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The stock is so good, that we don' t need stock based or custom ROM' s.

Ok, I will check and if needed will install one of those.
Btw is it easy to root international version of Z3?
Thanks!

Hgneto said:
Ok, I will check and if needed will install one of those.
Btw is it easy to root international version of Z3?
Thanks!
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Yes. There are instructions here.

Hgneto said:
Ok, I will check and if needed will install one of those.
Btw is it easy to root international version of Z3?
Thanks!
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Be aware that directly rootable (by running exploit) are just certain KitKat ROM version, Lollipop is not directly rootable. Unless somebody provides already pre-rooted Stock ROM that you can flash using Flashtool, you would need to have rooted KitKat with recovery installed in order to flash pre-rooted Lollipop. The clean way on D6603 (similarly on other Z3`s too) is:
1. Backup whatever data you need
2. Download and flash version x.x.x.x.93 firmware (KitKat) with full wipe from Flashtool (Androxyde)
3. Boot, enable USB debug/mock locations/unknown sources
4. Run giefroot exploit
5. Install XZDualRecovery (installer) for locked bootloaders
6. Download PRFCreator
7. Download Lollipop stock ROM using XperiFirm (or other resource), SuperSU flashable and XZDualRecovery flashable
8. Create FTF from StockROM files
9. Create pre-rooted firmware using PRFC (include just system, nothing else), SuperSU and XZDualRecovery
10. Boot into recovery, wipe everything
11. Flash flashable created with PRFC
12. POWER OFF - do not reboot, disconnect phone from PC if connected
13. Start Flashtool, select Flash - Flashmode, select FTF you created, EXCLUDE system and tick NO FINAL VERIFICATION
14. Hit OK and when requested, hold VOLUME DOWN button while inserting USB
15. Reboot and enjoy

ondrejvaroscak said:
Be aware that directly rootable (by running exploit) are just certain KitKat ROM version, Lollipop is not directly rootable. Unless somebody provides already pre-rooted Stock ROM that you can flash using Flashtool, you would need to have rooted KitKat with recovery installed in order to flash pre-rooted Lollipop. The clean way on D6603 (similarly on other Z3`s too) is:
1. Backup whatever data you need
2. Download and flash version x.x.x.x.93 firmware (KitKat) with full wipe from Flashtool (Androxyde)
3. Boot, enable USB debug/mock locations/unknown sources
4. Run giefroot exploit
5. Install XZDualRecovery (installer) for locked bootloaders
6. Download PRFCreator
7. Download Lollipop stock ROM using XperiFirm (or other resource), SuperSU flashable and XZDualRecovery flashable
8. Create FTF from StockROM files
9. Create pre-rooted firmware using PRFC (include just system, nothing else), SuperSU and XZDualRecovery
10. Boot into recovery, wipe everything
11. Flash flashable created with PRFC
12. POWER OFF - do not reboot, disconnect phone from PC if connected
13. Start Flashtool, select Flash - Flashmode, select FTF you created, EXCLUDE system and tick NO FINAL VERIFICATION
14. Hit OK and when requested, hold VOLUME DOWN button while inserting USB
15. Reboot and enjoy
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Hey again men!
So, my girlfriend just got her Z3 and I'm trying to root her phone, using this tutorial, but after I installed the Flashtool and run it (both the normal and the Flashtool64), it says:
"Please move C:\Flashtool\firmware content to C:\Users\ana\.flashTool\firmwares
I already done it, but there are 3 folders in the place they are asking me to move under firmwares: 1) Downloads 2) prepared 3) sinExtracted...
Where should I put it, or more exactly, what I must do to make the Flashtool work?
Couldn't find the solution anywhere..
Thanks in advance! :good:

delete the c:\flashtool\firmwares folder

Hgneto said:
Hey again men!
So, my girlfriend just got her Z3 and I'm trying to root her phone, using this tutorial, but after I installed the Flashtool and run it (both the normal and the Flashtool64), it says:
"Please move C:\Flashtool\firmware content to C:\Users\ana\.flashTool\firmwares
I already done it, but there are 3 folders in the place they are asking me to move under firmwares: 1) Downloads 2) prepared 3) sinExtracted...
Where should I put it, or more exactly, what I must do to make the Flashtool work?
Couldn't find the solution anywhere..
Thanks in advance! :good:
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Directly in firmwares and not in subfolder
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ondrejvaroscak said:
Be aware that directly rootable (by running exploit) are just certain KitKat ROM version, Lollipop is not directly rootable. Unless somebody provides already pre-rooted Stock ROM that you can flash using Flashtool, you would need to have rooted KitKat with recovery installed in order to flash pre-rooted Lollipop. The clean way on D6603 (similarly on other Z3`s too) is:
1. Backup whatever data you need
2. Download and flash version x.x.x.x.93 firmware (KitKat) with full wipe from Flashtool (Androxyde)
3. Boot, enable USB debug/mock locations/unknown sources
4. Run giefroot exploit
5. Install XZDualRecovery (installer) for locked bootloaders
6. Download PRFCreator
7. Download Lollipop stock ROM using XperiFirm (or other resource), SuperSU flashable and XZDualRecovery flashable
8. Create FTF from StockROM files
9. Create pre-rooted firmware using PRFC (include just system, nothing else), SuperSU and XZDualRecovery
10. Boot into recovery, wipe everything
11. Flash flashable created with PRFC
12. POWER OFF - do not reboot, disconnect phone from PC if connected
13. Start Flashtool, select Flash - Flashmode, select FTF you created, EXCLUDE system and tick NO FINAL VERIFICATION
14. Hit OK and when requested, hold VOLUME DOWN button while inserting USB
15. Reboot and enjoy[/QUOTE
So just to be clear for this beginner - will the above steps work for rooted z3 with locked bootloader running kitkat 4.4.4? Will I end up with rooted lollipop? And since I am already rooted and have dual recovery installed can I start at step 6? Or even at step 8? Thanks...
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[Ask] Z5 Dual E6683 32.0.A.5.19 DRM

Hi guys, so i just bought a Z5 Dual E6683 online yesterday and it turns out to be a Commercial/review model with 32.0.A.5.19 firmware installed, and I'm planning to root it to restore my Titanium Backup.
There're 3 things that I want to ask,
1. Is it possible to root it and upgrade to MM but with DRM still intact?
2. If so then do I need to flash another ftf 1st or change kernel or anything?
3. If I flash another Lollipop ftf, does it erase my current DRM or no?

Nah you have to unlock BL to get Z5 rooted. You can try the DRM backup tools though.
Patched kernel is enough just for root
If you flash official FTF you won't lose DRM(you only lose it by unlocking BL), however, I don't think it is possible to flash back to LP

CyNoob said:
Nah you have to unlock BL to get Z5 rooted. You can try the DRM backup tools though.
Patched kernel is enough just for root
If you flash official FTF you won't lose DRM(you only lose it by unlocking BL), however, I don't think it is possible to flash back to LP
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You mean there's no going back to Lollipop once you patch the kernel and upgrade to MM?
But to patch the kernel I need to unlock BL right?
So, in conclusion I need to flash official LL ftf 1st (any build (?)), then backup DRM and unlock the BL, patch the kernel, and finally upgrade to MM?
And do I need to backup my current firmware (32.0.A.5.19) ?

arceusxcv said:
You mean there's no going back to Lollipop once you patch the kernel and upgrade to MM?
But to patch the kernel I need to unlock BL right?
So, in conclusion I need to flash official LL ftf 1st (any build (?)), then backup DRM and unlock the BL, patch the kernel, and finally upgrade to MM?
And do I need to backup my current firmware (32.0.A.5.19) ?
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You have to flash a Lollipop firm, then use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597 . Backup your DRM and then you are ready to open the bootloader, and flash a rom or root or do what you want.

You are on right firmware to root and proceed.
1. Is it possible to root it and upgrade to MM but with DRM still intact?
Ans. Yes, use this tool to back drm first from http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597 and then unlock bootloader and then download any MM firmware and flash. Then you need patched kernel to root your device from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...ot-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605.
or I have already made for E6683 for the latest MM firmware here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
you can use as you wish.
2. If so then do I need to flash another ftf 1st or change kernel or anything?
Ans. as i said above.
3. If I flash another Lollipop ftf, does it erase my current DRM or no?
Ans. flashing doesn't erase anything but bootloader unlocking does. So answer is NO.

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.
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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.
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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