[Guide]Root 14.4.A.0.157 [LB / UBL]

[Jamal_RS]

For rooting 14.4.A.0.157 update go to this thread by @Waledac but use following kernels for your device (Z1 Compact):

MOD EDIT @gregbradley
Please re-upload to another download site that does not require a redirect to a commercial site.
Please check your PMs
Thread closed until this is fixed

 

[omnia0815]

Thanks that worked fine for me,
i finally took the kernel only from the customized_de Firmware, don't know if there is any difference between these files.

My Z1C was rootet, then the Update to x.157 came and i couldn't update it via OTA or PCC. So i flashed the new Firmware with the flashtool and my root was gone.
All other Root Tools like towelroot, newroot or easyroottooll didn't work.
So it finally worked with your little instruction. Thanks!

 

[t.daun]

Root is back

Thanks alot. After upgrading to .157 via PC Companion (OTA didn't work) I lost my root. This brought it back, while all other tools failed.

 

[kevingcfcb88]

With another firmware

I update myphone to 157 via flashtool but with a BAL firmware, is this solution still working? it doesn't matter if my actual firmware is customized or not?

 

[Jamal_RS]

I update myphone to 157 via flashtool but with a BAL firmware, is this solution still working? it doesn't matter if my actual firmware is customized or not?

yes it works for all models of Z1c and all customized firmwares
it doesn't matter which branded/unbranded/customized ,... firmware flashed on your device!

 

[kevingcfcb88]

Done root

yes it works for all models of Z1c and all customized firmwares
it doesn't matter which branded/unbranded/customized ,... firmware flashed on your device!

Done!!! Thanks!!!!

 

[keno_ro]

random reboot
Fllowed the steps, used the proper kernel from this thread and I get only Reboots after screen lock appears...

Any ideas?

 

[dnkH]

Is there something new?

 

[RaZoR No1]

It worked perfectly for me
Thank you very much

 

[apv5]

Thanks for the kernels..

Hi,

I was on 108. Updated to 157 through PC companion, lost root and got root back by following the steps in the OP link with the files provided here. A couple of questions I have:
1. How to get CWM back?
2. Is it safe to apply mods for 108 on this such as the mod for a single screen status bar, dark apps for dialers etc?

Thanks for the work and for any insights.
apv

 

[wedgehog]

hard brick?

followed the linked guide, but flashed the 108 kernel for the big z1 on my z1c, and now phone wont boot. Is it possible to fix that?

---------- Post added at 02:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:06 AM ----------

never mind, managed to fix it with flashtool, even though I probably was REALLY close to a hard brick (no boot, no flash mode, just fastboot (blue led))

 

[nikant]

worked for me too thanks!
although I couldn't download the files from the OP I got them from Xperifirm..

the OTA wouldn't verify (not deodexed) so had to update from PCC and follow this..

I used the CE1 version from Xperifirm..



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[apv5]

Hi,

I was on 108. Updated to 157 through PC companion, lost root and got root back by following the steps in the OP link with the files provided here. A couple of questions I have:
1. How to get CWM back?
2. Is it safe to apply mods for 108 on this such as the mod for a single screen status bar, dark apps for dialers etc?

Thanks for the work and for any insights.
apv

Update: Flashed 108 kernel again, verified still rooted, installed CWM following info available at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
Subsequent to that, flashed 157 kernel again.

Now having the 157 kernel, with root and CWM and have been flashing various mods that were working earlier on 108 with no issues so far (have installed the dark apps mod for clock, dialer, calender etc and the mod for having a single tab notification/status bar with 6 icons in a row).

Been about 5 days since I did this and so far, everything is working fine.

APV..

 

[vibecatalin]

Worked like a charm. Thank you!

 

[sajitharsan]

For rooting 14.4.A.0.157 update go to this thread by @Waledac but use following kernels for your device (Z1 Compact):

D550X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf

D550X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf

Worked thank you

 

[ady3004]

help

And after flashing the first kernel my phone has only black screen,although still powers on and i can connect it to pc with usb,but the screen is always black what can i do?and SONY UPDATE SERVICE not work anymore
PLEASE HELP

 

[moonryder]

download link for D550X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf is dead - no connection to the server

EDIT: after 10 times the dl worked ...

 

[evilRafael]

For rooting 14.4.A.0.157 update go to this thread by @Waledac but use following kernels for your device (Z1 Compact):

D550X_14.4.A.0.108_KernelOnly.ftf

D550X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf

Currently these kernel downloads are down, the opizo.com domain seems to have expired...

This domain name expired on Nov 21 2014 08:35AM

This was like hours ago, just my luck!

Can any of the earlier adopters please share the previously downloaded kernel files?

 

[Jamal_RS]

Currently these kernel downloads are down, the opizo.com domain seems to have expired...



This was like hours ago, just my luck!

Can any of the earlier adopters please share the previously downloaded kernel files?

http://uploadboy.com/qi6wxqmx249a.html

http://uploadboy.com/qgeqzk7juoaf.html

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Sent by PHone

 

[shopy_2012]

And after flashing the first kernel my phone has only black screen,although still powers on and i can connect it to pc with usb,but the screen is always black what can i do?and SONY UPDATE SERVICE not work anymore
PLEASE HELP

Hi! Have you found the answer? I'm in the same situation, maybe someone can help!