[GUIDE][ROOT]Xperia ZL .244 fw using DoomLord Method

[sanjulgupta]

Root Xperia ZL with Latest .244fw

I Take no credit for this I have done zero development work
All credits to the great @DooMLoRD
This is a just a Guide telling how to implement his method

Requirement

• Latest Flashtool https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVZU5zOHU4TFdJTkk/preview
  
• latest Ftf file for fw .244
  
• Ftf file for fw .423
  
• Latest DoomLord Rootinf Kit v18 (no else would work in this case) http://www76.zippyshare.com/v/29480564/file.html
  
• Make sure device is on latest .244 fw (If not then wait for the official update)

NOTE: We need complete file only to flash the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin

OR

Use the files provided by me which contain the required files only (easier method)

These kernel files are from C6502 if you have another device they might not work. In that case use the complete FTF files for your device and root using complete ftf method

1. Latest .244 file https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVcDI4di1YTnNYSkU/edit?pli=1
   
2. Older fw.423 file https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8hAoiy5gSGVbmtOY2lyMUc0OXM/edit?pli=1

How (Using complete ftf packages)

• Flash only the kernel.sin & loader.sin from older .423ftf package using FlashTool
  
• Uncheck all wipe options
  
• Check all exclude option EXCEPT Exclude Kernel
  
• Now flash this using flashtool
  
• Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings
  
• Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)
  
• Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)
  
• Now open the latest .244ftf package and repeat the check and uncheck process as earlier
  
• Flash only the Kernel.sin & Loader.sin
  
• Reboot the Device
  
• Done !!
  

OR

How (Using given ftf files) EASIER WAY



These kernel files are from C6502 if you have another device they might not work. In that case use the complete FTF files for your device and root using complete ftf method

• Flash the .423 kernel ftf package using FlashTool
  
• Reboot the device and make sure USB Debugging & Unknown Sources are allowed in settings
  
• Now root using the latest DoomLord Kit v18 (No other version of kit will work)
  
• Turn Off the Device and put in Flash Mode (Press Volume Down while attaching usb cable)
  
• Now open the latest .244kernel ftf package and flash it
  
• Reboot the Device
  
• Done !!
  

I take no responsibility for any kind of damage to your Phone
Do all this at your own risk
Thankyou @DooMLoRD for your great work

 

[LenAsh]

This is the 3rd post on the same thing (excluding Doomlord's original).

 

[DarkGonz]

Thx so much, I was looking for this, I will do as soon as I get home ^_^

 

[sanjulgupta]

Thx so much, I was looking for this, I will do as soon as I get home ^_^

Welcome

 

[DarkGonz]

Tested on my Xperia ZL (C6502) , working all great ^_^

 

[tasty_boy]

its not workin on my phone....so weird

 

[DarkGonz]

its not workin on my phone....so weird

Are you sure that you are doing all steps??

 

[tasty_boy]

Are you sure that you are doing all steps??

thanks, it worked....ADB was not installed correctly

 

[JRBT24]

If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?

 

[DarkGonz]

If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?

Yes, as long as you don't flash it

 

[JRBT24]

Yes, as long as you don't flash it

Well, I technically flashed the kernels. What shouldn't I have flashed? XD
Anyway, no going back now. At the very worst, I'll just have to flash tfts in the future; not that much of a hassle now that I discovered

 

[sanjulgupta]

Yes

If use this method, will I still be able to get future sony updates without flashing?

Definitely you will

 

[ryude]

Oh nevermind, I see it now.

 

[stevessvt]

Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.

---------- Post added at 12:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:35 AM ----------

OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?

 

[DarkGonz]

Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.

---------- Post added at 12:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:35 AM ----------

OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?

No, you can root having yout bootloader locked

 

[stevessvt]

OK, now where getting somewhere,....When I connect my phone to Emma, it says my bootloader is locked, and wont let me go any farther, I did it as Im supposed to, phone off, connect USB to phone while holding volume down. What am I missing?

 

[stevessvt]

Figured it out. I had the wrong flash tool.

 

[sanjulgupta]

Latest fw .2.67 is available

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2457856
Phone is smooth and display flickering prob is resolved on my device

Soon going to try to root this newer fw

 

[sanjulgupta]

Newbie here, I want to root my c6506 on .244, the link to the flashtool is dead. Will this guide work on my phone and where can I get the flashtool?
Thanks.

---------- Post added at 12:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:35 AM ----------

OK, I think I found the flashtool on Sony's web site, when I connect to Emma it says my bootloader is locked. I have to unlock the bootloader in order to just root?

Link for flashtool has been updated

 

[sanjulgupta]

Figured it out. I had the wrong flash tool.

Link for flashtool has been updated
Download the correct one now