[Root][4.4.2][LB/UB] Stock 10.5.A.0.230 Xperia ZR

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Thibou

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Apr 27, 2012
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Xperia ZR • Pre-Rooted Stock 10.5.A.0.230


Hi everyone! :D

Today, the first 4.4 build of Sony for the Xperia ZR rolled out.
So, I've use DIY Guide by @[NUT] to build an pre-rooted version for you. (Me, I'll go back on custom ROM after testing that for you. ^^)
It's available for LB and UB.

Let's go! :)

Features :
  • Based on the firmware 10.5.A.0.230 (4.4.2) (Taiwan location for C5502, Nordic location for C5503)
  • Pre-Rooted
  • Built-in Dual Recovery @[NUT] 's"XZDR"


Needed files :

For both (C5502/03) :


For C5502 (3G) :

For C5503 (4G/LTE) :


Installation :

If you coming from on 4.3 :
  • Flash 4.2.2 FTF or 4.1.2 FTF
  • Root your firmware with VRoot/Kingo etc (for 4.2.2) or with Doomlord's one (for 4.1.2)
  • Install Recovery
  • Boot to Recovery
  • Wipe cache partition, wipe Dalvik cache and wipe Data/Factory reset
  • Flash Pre-Rooted Rom .zip file from Recovery
  • Flash "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip" from Recovery
  • Flash "ZR-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.flashable.zip" from Recovery
  • Switch off your phone
  • Flash Stripped FTF with flashtool
  • Reboot your phone
  • First boot will take longer than usual boot.
  • You're done!

If you have LB with 4.2/4.3 and Recovery or UB :

  • Go to Recovery
  • Wipe cache partition, wipe Dalvik cache and wipe Data/Factory reset
  • Flash Pre-Rooted Rom .zip file from Recovery
  • Flash "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip" from Recovery
  • Flash "ZR-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.flashable.zip" from Recovery
  • Switch off your phone
  • Flash Stripped FTF with flashtool
  • Reboot your phone
  • First boot will take longer than usual boot.
  • You're done!

If you have trouble with recovery, delete the folder "XZDualRecovery" and reboot to recovery with the app "NDR Utils".

Please... Backup your data before starting.
And don't try dirty install. Make clean install to avoid lot of bugs. So, make all wipes.




Credits:
@[NUT] for his great tool
@Chainfire for SuperSU
@Alx31TLse for helping and correcting my English :D
@pajoneer for the C5502 ftf base
@Mario.D for the C5503 ftf base
 
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hagar006

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I'm also on Carbon but ill flash this on my phone once uploaded to see what the changes are between JB and KK..
Great work tho to get it rooted so quickly!
Thanks button hit...
 

SZRUSer

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May 28, 2014
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stupid question

Hey guys i have a stupid question cuz iam new to this
Pre-rooted Stock rom means its rooted?
Is there any risk in doing this?
and will the warranty be void?
will the bravia engine 2 disappear?
will i be able to use folder mount after this rom?
please someone answers these questions :):):D:cool:
and iam from egypt so France firmware will affect anything?
 
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Jan 30, 2013
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Hey guys i have a stupid question cuz iam new to this
Pre-rooted Stock rom means its rooted?
Is there any risk in doing this?
and will the warranty be void?
will the bravia engine 2 disappear?
will i be able to use folder mount after this rom?
please someone answers these questions :):):D:cool:
and iam from egypt so France firmware will affect anything?

1.yes, it is rooted after flashing this.
2. If you mean your phone may become a brick, I can say that is very very unlikely. In case things go wrong, u should still be able to recover it to original condition. So the risk is really really small.
3.To do this, you must have your phone's bootloader unlocked, and that means a good bye to your warranty, of course. But if u use Backup TA (search in this forum) and a recovery tool, u can recover your phone and even relock the bootloader and warranty comes back ;)
4. Bravia Engine remains with you. This is an update, it can only be better than before, no way disappeared.
5. Honestly I don't know. But since Folder Mount supports 4.4, it should work here as well.
6. You should check your model if it is C5502 or C5503. If it is 5502, then no problem. If 5503 (in other words Egypt has LTE) I think you can't no longer use LTE :D in that case you should wait for someone making a prerooted version for C5503.
 
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a7medsaif79

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1.yes, it is rooted after flashing this.
2. If you mean your phone may become a brick, I can say that is very very unlikely. In case things go wrong, u should still be able to recover it to original condition. So the risk is really really small.
3.To do this, you must have your phone's bootloader unlocked, and that means a good bye to your warranty, of course. But if u use Backup TA (search in this forum) and a recovery tool, u can recover your phone and even relock the bootloader and warranty comes back ;)
4. Bravia Engine remains with you. This is an update, it can only be better than before, no way disappeared.
5. Honestly I don't know. But since Folder Mount supports 4.4, it should work here as well.
6. You should check your model if it is C5502 or C5503. If it is 5502, then no problem. If 5503 (in other words Egypt has LTE) I think you can't no longer use LTE :D in that case you should wait for someone making a prerooted version for C5503.

No.. Egypt dosn't has lte
but why not for locked bootloader, i don't want to unlock mine
I have 4.3 prerooted installed and my bootloader is locked
 
Jan 30, 2013
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No.. Egypt dosn't has lte
but why not for locked bootloader, i don't want to unlock mine
I have 4.3 prerooted installed and my bootloader is locked
Then you have to wait, or learn to DIY. Because it's harder to make it prerooted in locked bootloader, and also not many people out there worry about unlocking, so
LB versions always come later than their UB counterparts.
 

SZRUSer

New member
May 28, 2014
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another question

1.yes, it is rooted after flashing this.
2. If you mean your phone may become a brick, I can say that is very very unlikely. In case things go wrong, u should still be able to recover it to original condition. So the risk is really really small.
3.To do this, you must have your phone's bootloader unlocked, and that means a good bye to your warranty, of course. But if u use Backup TA (search in this forum) and a recovery tool, u can recover your phone and even relock the bootloader and warranty comes back ;)
4. Bravia Engine remains with you. This is an update, it can only be better than before, no way disappeared.
5. Honestly I don't know. But since Folder Mount supports 4.4, it should work here as well.
6. You should check your model if it is C5502 or C5503. If it is 5502, then no problem. If 5503 (in other words Egypt has LTE) I think you can't no longer use LTE :D in that case you should wait for someone making a prerooted version for C5503.

Ok cool so how do i flash it do i need a custom recovery like samsung or what?

another question
is there any thing bad will happen if i unlocked bootloader ?? and btw iam c5502:cool:
 

Thibou

Senior Member
Apr 27, 2012
218
172
France
Ok guys, I had connection problems. It's uploading now.
I've build the pre-rooted version for C5003 too.

Concerning locked bootloader (LB), actually it's possible to install this pre-rooted version but it's complex. I'll tell you what to do for LB.

As I said in OP, you will have the links today or tomorrow. Be a little bit patient. ;) It's a question of hours. I study during the day...
 

SZRUSer

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May 28, 2014
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thanks

Ok guys, I had connection problems. It's uploading now.
I've build the pre-rooted version for C5003 too.

Concerning locked bootloader (LB), actually it's possible to install this pre-rooted version but it's complex. I'll tell you what to do for LB.

As I said in OP, you will have the links today or tomorrow. Be a little bit patient. ;) It's a question of hours. I study during the day...

ok and thx for pre-rooting :):)
 

ming0070913

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Jun 2, 2012
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My C5503 is locked and I installed a pre rooted 4.3. I downgraded to 4.1.2, rooted with doomlord rooting kit, installed dual recovery, then flash a pre rooted 4.3.

Will test the 4.4 once it is uploaded :D

Sent from my C5503 using XDA Free mobile app
 

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    Xperia ZR • Pre-Rooted Stock 10.5.A.0.230


    Hi everyone! :D

    Today, the first 4.4 build of Sony for the Xperia ZR rolled out.
    So, I've use DIY Guide by @[NUT] to build an pre-rooted version for you. (Me, I'll go back on custom ROM after testing that for you. ^^)
    It's available for LB and UB.

    Let's go! :)

    Features :
    • Based on the firmware 10.5.A.0.230 (4.4.2) (Taiwan location for C5502, Nordic location for C5503)
    • Pre-Rooted
    • Built-in Dual Recovery @[NUT] 's"XZDR"


    Needed files :

    For both (C5502/03) :


    For C5502 (3G) :

    For C5503 (4G/LTE) :


    Installation :

    If you coming from on 4.3 :
    • Flash 4.2.2 FTF or 4.1.2 FTF
    • Root your firmware with VRoot/Kingo etc (for 4.2.2) or with Doomlord's one (for 4.1.2)
    • Install Recovery
    • Boot to Recovery
    • Wipe cache partition, wipe Dalvik cache and wipe Data/Factory reset
    • Flash Pre-Rooted Rom .zip file from Recovery
    • Flash "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip" from Recovery
    • Flash "ZR-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.flashable.zip" from Recovery
    • Switch off your phone
    • Flash Stripped FTF with flashtool
    • Reboot your phone
    • First boot will take longer than usual boot.
    • You're done!

    If you have LB with 4.2/4.3 and Recovery or UB :

    • Go to Recovery
    • Wipe cache partition, wipe Dalvik cache and wipe Data/Factory reset
    • Flash Pre-Rooted Rom .zip file from Recovery
    • Flash "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip" from Recovery
    • Flash "ZR-lockeddualrecovery2.7.124-BETA.flashable.zip" from Recovery
    • Switch off your phone
    • Flash Stripped FTF with flashtool
    • Reboot your phone
    • First boot will take longer than usual boot.
    • You're done!

    If you have trouble with recovery, delete the folder "XZDualRecovery" and reboot to recovery with the app "NDR Utils".

    Please... Backup your data before starting.
    And don't try dirty install. Make clean install to avoid lot of bugs. So, make all wipes.




    Credits:
    @[NUT] for his great tool
    @Chainfire for SuperSU
    @Alx31TLse for helping and correcting my English :D
    @pajoneer for the C5502 ftf base
    @Mario.D for the C5503 ftf base
    4
    Ok guys, I had connection problems. It's uploading now.
    I've build the pre-rooted version for C5003 too.

    Concerning locked bootloader (LB), actually it's possible to install this pre-rooted version but it's complex. I'll tell you what to do for LB.

    As I said in OP, you will have the links today or tomorrow. Be a little bit patient. ;) It's a question of hours. I study during the day...
    3
    Ok guys, OP updated ! ;)
    2
    Waiting you :)
    i hope that you'll do it for both version C5502/C5503 :good:

    For now I have just made it for C5502, but yes, sure I will make it for C5503 ! ;) (I have a C5503. ^^)
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    No.. Egypt dosn't has lte
    but why not for locked bootloader, i don't want to unlock mine
    I have 4.3 prerooted installed and my bootloader is locked
    Then you have to wait, or learn to DIY. Because it's harder to make it prerooted in locked bootloader, and also not many people out there worry about unlocking, so
    LB versions always come later than their UB counterparts.