its a "perhaps", not a confirmation
Im sorry I though Mrjraider was better source than me
It works; steps I followed...
Here's my procedure and result
1. Used SEUS to prepare FTF file for 12.1.A.1.205 Generic IN.
2. Flashed firmware above as is since method in this post was not working.
3. Installed towelroot as shown by OP. (rebooted automatically).
4. Used CWM_SP_4.3.2-20140521.zip , extracted and ran install.bat from within the extracted folder.
5. Copied UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip to sdcard. Rebooted and pressed camera button on seeing blue LED on right corner to enter CWM. Flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip using install zip from sdcard.
6. Rebooted and installed BusyBox. Opened the app and finished install procedure.
7. Removed towelroot apk (feel guilty for some reason!).
Result: Rooted Stock 12.1.A.1.205 with CWM and BusyBox. Now busy remounting /system read-write and removing content like socialife.apk that were previously not removable, but were of no use to me.
Just a suggestion: If you use Android SDK, then you can do adb shell and then try su to confirm root. You don't need another apk to confirm root status.
Thanks a bunch to OP for this procedure. I was spending hours earlier without achieving root (don't consider it time wasted, though).
Here's my procedure and result
1. Used SEUS to prepare FTF file for 12.1.A.1.205 Generic IN.
2. Flashed firmware above as is since method in this post was not working.
3. Installed towelroot as shown by OP. (rebooted automatically).
4. Used CWM_SP_4.3.2-20140521.zip , extracted and ran install.bat from within the extracted folder.
5. Copied UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip to sdcard. Rebooted and pressed camera button on seeing blue LED on right corner to enter CWM. Flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip using install zip from sdcard.
6. Rebooted and installed BusyBox. Opened the app and finished install procedure.
7. Removed towelroot apk (feel guilty for some reason!).
Result: Rooted Stock 12.1.A.1.205 with CWM and BusyBox. Now busy remounting /system read-write and removing content like socialife.apk that were previously not removable, but were of no use to me.
Just a suggestion: If you use Android SDK, then you can do adb shell and then try su to confirm root. You don't need another apk to confirm root status.
Thanks a bunch to OP for this procedure. I was spending hours earlier without achieving root (don't consider it time wasted, though).
When you reboot from CWM, it will ask "You might lose root" (or something similar). DO NOT CHOOSE YES!
I rooted my 205 fw using this method.. Also installed and updated the su app.
But when I mount my folders using the folder mount app, my device gets rebooted every time, any idea why this is happening.? This app is sole reason of me getting the root.. Please help..
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But when I mount my folders using the folder mount app, my device gets rebooted every time, any idea why this is happening.? This app is sole reason of me getting the root.. Please help..
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OK i have rooted my phone on latest .205. root went OK. SU OK... but i cant instal recovery. when i execute .bat file i chose 1 and i get stacked like on the screenshot. Most of the ppl successfully instaled the recovery. can anyone tell me what may cause the problem?... debuging mode ON, working SU, root access, rebooted the phone and PC 10 times and all same. Am i missing something? thanks.
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Yep... ive tried to flash the recovery zip with some applications but it did not work as well. hmmm
Sorry but I don't understand this post.
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Close it and open taskmanager from pc (ctrl+alt+del) and end all adb processes.
Not working... tomorrow i will factory reset and try all over... i dont get it what could it be.
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61Hi,
This thread may look like another massive how to root your device by downgrading and bla bla bla..... But I have found a new app/solution that will help you root your device!
What to do:
1: Go to this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783157 And download the application called TowelRoot.
2: Install the app and open it and press the button.
3: Phone will reboot within 15 seconds.
4: When rebooted your phone has root. To be sure you can download the app RootChecker from Play store
From here you have 2 ways to install a proper SuperUser app:
1: Install a custom recovery see: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
2: Download the SU from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
3: Flash it via recovery
Or
1: Download the SU .zip (see above)
2: Put it on SD card and unzip it
3: Install the SU app and update the binaries Normal
From now on you have full root so you can install a custom recovery and run apps that need root.
Proof can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53424062&postcount=4616
FAQ:
Q: Will this work on my C5302 or C5306
A: Yes
Q: Do I lose my warranty
A: No, depends on the way the service center handels this. So to be sure you can reflash the stock rom to fully remove root (or unroot via SU app)
Q: Will this work on any ftf
A: Yes, it will work on all ftf with a kernel that has been build before 3 june (see towelroot thread)
Q: SOS my phone is bootlooping!
A: Flash Remount Reboot Fix http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z/orig-development/lb-definitive-root-remount-reboot-fix-t23174324
No only when you unlock the bootloader.
Yes should work
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I answerd that. OTA not because that only patches the required files and not the entire /system partition but PCC and SUS do...21
No you dont need recovery to flash SuperSU just put this http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip in your SD find the apk install it , open it choose normal on pop up message box, unistall towelroot app and voila perfect rooted phone.
