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[Miustone]

Here was a Guide. Someone said people don't care about Me or My Work so...​

 

[viper.]

This doesnt work on US model of Xperia 5 IV ( XQ-CQ62) because Sony isnt allowing bootloader unlock in USA.

Meaning you cannot get unlock codes for your phone thru sony website ,thats a crucial step in this guide.

 

[smudgy636]

hello, i've tried flashing the patched file onto my device but it just seems to bootloop, i'm currently running 64.1.a.0.857

 

[Skv012a]

This doesnt work on US model of Xperia 5 IV ( XQ-CQ62) because Sony isnt allowing bootloader unlock in USA.

Meaning you cannot get unlock codes for your phone thru sony website ,thats a crucial step in this guide.

Wow......glad I got the JP version of a new phone for once! Otherwise it's still blowing my mind that Sony itself isn't scrutinizing root like damn-near every other manufacturer as of late.

 

[rawdealer]

It's been more than 7 years since I rooted my last phone. Now is everything very different. Thanks for the thread, I know what I will do this weekend.

 

[davestuarts]

Just got my 5IV (UK) and exactly the guide I was looking for but just a simple question
My last personal Sony was the Z3C and unlocking bootloader/rooting that had drm issues with the official camera etc
Does unlocking bootloader with 5IV have any app issues, do the camera apps all work exactly as before and any other imporant Sony apps?
Will I be able to use Sony OTA updates?
If all good, I'll be unlocking and rooting this weekend, cant wait.

Thanks

 

[vernj123]

It's been more than 7 years since I rooted my last phone. Now is everything very different. Thanks for the thread, I know what I will do this weekend.

Bruh! You and me both!! I finally rooted my Asus Zenphone 6 this past October. A bunch of reading and forums lol. Also back 7-8 years ago there were plenty of Youtube videos. Now not so much! My Zenphone 6 just died today and I am 90% sure I'll be getting the Xperia 5IV which I was eyeing since announced. I was hoping my Zenphone would have given me one more year, but alas. I'm visiting here to get the scoop on rooting this in the event I want to. I feel your pain!

 

[davestuarts]

hello, i've tried flashing the patched file onto my device but it just seems to bootloop, i'm currently running 64.1.a.0.857

HI, not sure if you solved it, had the same issue. So, as it gave an option to do full user reset (or something like that) I chose it. It then rebooted and I was back into the phone with the initial setup again.
I then re-installed the latest magisk app and it showed that magisk/root is installed.
As a test, I then installed f-droid and installed Adaway. I chose to configure in root mode,
the 'grant access' dialogue popped up and boom, root access provided.
Btw, if you do want to install Adaway too, enable systemless host in magisk preferences.

 

[thany2]

Trying it now... It's a bit of a hassle, but that's on Sony.

Edit: yep, works an absolute treat. One little remark: Wiping after installing Magisk isn't neccesary, afaict. Perhaps make it optional "in case of weird problems".

 

[Skv012a]

Trying it now... It's a bit of a hassle, but that's on Sony.

Edit: yep, works an absolute treat. One little remark: Wiping after installing Magisk isn't neccesary, afaict. Perhaps make it optional "in case of weird problems".

So, no need to wipe all user data or?

 

[hasztagL]

how to hide root from GooglePay?

 

[Matrixclonk]

So I'm getting stuck on the OEM unlock bit. After entering the command I get this:

...
FAILED (remote: Command not supported in default implementation)
finished. total time: 0.004s

Any Ideas?

 

[thany2]

how to hide root from GooglePay?

Why would you need to? Play works perfectly fine with non-hidden root.

Either way, try enabling Zygisk in the Magisk manager. You might also have to check to enforce the DenyList, and check the Play app on the DenyList.

But really it's not neccesary in my experience. The only app that refuses to work properly is my banking app. In their infinite stupidity they demote rooted users to a PIN code instead of fingerprint, even though on a rooted device, the fingerprint is still more secure. But I digress, sorry.

 

[thany2]

So, no need to wipe all user data or?

I guess it was a catchall. Maybe if you've already been tinkering a lot, it might be a good idea to "start over", since Magisk can completely fluff up you phone if it's being interfered with. However, my phone was completely stock, other than being bootloader-unlocked, so in my case the answer is no, not needed.

No promises though. Just give it a go. Do have a backup ready.

 

[hasztagL]

Why would you need to? Play works perfectly fine with non-hidden root.

Either way, try enabling Zygisk in the Magisk manager. You might also have to check to enforce the DenyList, and check the Play app on the DenyList.

But really it's not neccesary in my experience. The only app that refuses to work properly is my banking app. In their infinite stupidity they demote rooted users to a PIN code instead of fingerprint, even though on a rooted device, the fingerprint is still more secure. But I digress, sorry.

Google Wallet not work with root. With DenyList still not work.

 

[alexdo]

So I'm getting stuck on the OEM unlock bit. After entering the command I get this:

Any Ideas?

It looks like you started fastboot mode. You should enter bootloader mode for the fastboot command for some reason

Also I had a problem in bootloader mode and had to manually update the driver in Windows for the phone.

When I was in bootloader, the adb devices and fastboot devices commands did not return anything, meaning the phone wasn't found.

So if someone else's phone isn't recognized in fastboot/bootloader mode you could try installing the driver manually like so:

Open the Device Manager in Windows and under under Other devices (probably), there will be a device named Android with a question mark (meaning no driver or problem with it.)

Then right click on it -> Update driver -> Browse my computer for drivers -> Let me pick from a list of available drivers... (you should have installed the drivers from windows (in file explorer, right click, install on the .inf file))

Then there under Android, from Google I had the ADB Interface driver which I selected and Installed it forcefully.

And after that fastboot comand worked normally.

 

[Matrixclonk]

It looks like you started fastboot mode. You should enter bootloader mode for the fastboot command for some reason

Also I had a problem in bootloader mode and had to manually update the driver in Windows for the phone.

When I was in bootloader, the adb devices and fastboot devices commands did not return anything, meaning the phone wasn't found.

So if someone else's phone isn't recognized in fastboot/bootloader mode you could try installing the driver manually like so:

Open the Device Manager in Windows and under under Other devices (probably), there will be a device named Android with a question mark (meaning no driver or problem with it.)

Then right click on it -> Update driver -> Browse my computer for drivers -> Let me pick from a list of available drivers... (you should have installed the drivers from windows (in file explorer, right click, install on the .inf file))

Then there under Android, from Google I had the ADB Interface driver which I selected and Installed it forcefully.

And after that fastboot comand worked normally.

Thanks man, I was in fastboot because when I went to bootloader I always got the message waiting for device. Also weird I had to reinstall the driver each time i went into bootloader :S

 

[davestuarts]

@Miustone Hey. I rooted my phone following your guide and I have a question.
Sony have released an update was wodnering if I flash the latest update, will my settings/data be intact? Apparaently the update is only small, just wish I could flash that...not the whole 3.3GB
Thanks

 

[Miustone]

After getting said from some Stock Tree ROM Cookers that People wont miss Me around Xperias (and that i havent developed that much), i just decided to take My Work offline and to remove also My Guides. Sorry for everyone who apprecciated My Contributions but You will get Stock FW based ROMs instead (one Day)! It wont have the quality or safeness of a good old SODP based ROM (since they refuse to work with it on a disrespectful way) but hope You will be fine with it somehow!


All the Best for the future,
Miu

 

[hasztagL]

After getting said from some Stock Tree ROM Cookers that People wont miss Me around Xperias (and that i havent developed that much), i just decided to take My Work offline and to remove also My Guides. Sorry for everyone who apprecciated My Contributions but You will get Stock FW based ROMs instead (one Day)! It wont have the quality or safeness of a good old SODP based ROM (since they refuse to work with it on a disrespectful way) but hope You will be fine with it somehow!


All the Best for the future,
Miu

sad. i love your work.