How to root Xperia T3 18.1.a.2.25

[dan15]

TA partition and DRM issues are only if you unlock the bootloader, not root

 

[johnporter29]

Hello,

there is no problem to root 18.1.A.2.25.

it's not so easy than .21 or .23 but it's well working

first, you need to be on 18.1.A.2.25 :
1- allow debbug USB, and to put the scard in MSC mode
2- connect the phone to the PC, in order to have the question about allowing debug. answer yes but don't forget to tag "allways allow", because, it will not be possible to accept once you will have flashed the kernel 18.1.a.1.14.
3- shutdown the phone
4- Flash only the kernel 18.1.a.1.14 with Flashtool.
5- start the phone and connected it to PC. don't be afraid, you only see the SONY logo, and after the screen turn black. you haven't display, but the phone is well working.
6- Root the phone with RootKitXperia (last version is 20140719)
7- shutdown the phone. as you have no diplay, it's not possible to use the regular screen "shutdown", so hold the power button and the vol+ until the phone vibrate 3 times (firstly, it vibrate once, but stay holding buttons and the phone vibrate 3 times)
8- Flash only the kernel 18.1.a.2.25 with Flashtool.
9- start the phone
run SuperSu and accept upgrade.

enjoy

Spent two days trying to root my T3 by following these instructions and was getting really frustrated when I couldn't get Flashtool to flash the Kernels, only to find some KEY information that would help other newcomers is missing or has been assumed that everyone will know this anyway, hence I have re-done the instructions below to help other newcomers to root their phones.

first, you need to be on 18.1.A.2.25 :
1. Allow USB Debugging, and to put the SDCard into MSC mode
2. Connect the phone to the PC, in order to have the question about allowing debug. Answer yes whilst not forgetting to tag "Always Allow", because, it will not be possible to accept once you will have flashed the Kernel 18.1.a.1.14.
3. Disconnect your phone from the PC and turn the Phone off
4. Boot the Phone into Flashmode by holding the Vol- button whilst plugging the USB cable into your Phone.
5. Using Flashtool, flash the 18.1.a.1.14 Kernel.
6. Turn the Phone on and connected it to the PC. (Note that the screen will go black after the Sony logo goes, the display won't work but everything else should be fine).
7. Root the phone with RootKitXperia (last version is 20140719), the Phone will reboot during this process, again the screen will continue to be black. Once RootKitXperia has finished, unplug your Phone from the PC and turn it off. (Hold the Vol+ and power Button together until the Phone vibrates 3 times. Note that the phone will vibrate once, keep hold of the buttons until it vibrates a further 3 times.)
8. Boot the Phone into Flashmode again (by holding the Vol- button whilst plugging the USB cable into your Phone).
9. Using Flashtool, flash 18.1.a.2.25 Kernel.
10. Unplug your Phone and turn it back on. Once booted, you should see SuperSU in your App Draw,
11. Run Play Store and an update to SuperSU should be available, install the update.
12. Run SuperSU and accept Upgrade.

 

[Amin-T3]

Problem with usb otg Unmounting

I rooted my xperia t3 with this method and every thing is working correctly but when i unmount usb otg it works but sdcard apps become unavailable until unmounting and mounting again SD card .
it isn't a serious problem but i want to fix it . is there any way?

 

[WolfAyron]

I want to ask, if this method will erase all the data on my phone or not. So should I make a backup?

 

[vmlc]

I want to ask, if this method will erase all the data on my phone or not. So should I make a backup?

ye you will lose your data

 

[audit13]

Does this method and the kernels included in this thread work on a D5106 (bootloader is locked as it is not eligible for unlocking) with 18.1.A.2.25?

Any informtion would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[audit13]

Just rooted my Bell Canada D5106 using the above method. I flashed the D5106 kernel after running the rootxperia bat file and all is good

 

[eduardoborges]

Just rooted my Bell Canada D5106 using the above method. I flashed the D5106 kernel after running the rootxperia bat file and all is good

Plss, post the Kernel files... plzzzz <3

 

[audit13]

Plss, post the Kernel files... plzzzz <3

You need the .25 kernel for the d5106? If you do, let me know how to extract it from the original ftf file. I know I can unzip the full ftf file using 7zip but don't know which files are for the kernel.

I used this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-t3/help/how-to-root-xperia-t3-d5106-t3007730

 

[riv3n02]

that tutorial will work? i dont know to root my xperia t3.

 

[WolfAyron]

Yes. Following the instructions in this thread should root your phone.

 

[riv3n02]

any version of t3 can root in this tutorial? where can i download flashtool and rootkitxperia?

 

[audit13]

any version of t3 can root in this tutorial? where can i download flashtool and rootkitxperia?

I think this tutorial is for the d5103 but can be used to root d5106. At the end, just flash the d5106 kernel in place of the d5103 kernel.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-t3/help/how-to-root-xperia-t3-d5106-t3007730

 

[riv3n02]

My phone is d5103 so this tutorial will root my t3? Where I can download the kernel to root my phone sir audit13? Is T3 have a custom ROM lollipop?

 

[vmlc]

My phone is d5103 so this tutorial will root my t3? Where I can download the kernel to root my phone sir audit13? Is T3 have a custom ROM lollipop?

Yes it will get your phone rooted. I cant remember where did I downloaded the kernel, but I think you can get it if you google it. No custom lolli rom.

 

[audit13]

Kernel files are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58919278&postcount=9

 

[riv3n02]

What if my kernel version is 18.1.a.1.21 is it ok? And how can unlocked the boot loader?
Thanks for the kernel sir audit13. What I have to flash 1st?

 

[vmlc]

What if my kernel version is 18.1.a.1.21 is it ok? And how can unlocked the boot loader?
Thanks for the kernel sir audit13. What I have to flash 1st?

Probably the process is the same. The main step is flash the .14 kernel, because you can only root in .14, then you flash the last kernel you can.

To unlock bootloader you can do it here: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Its Sonys official website.

You have the tutorial on the first page of the threat, it is well detailed....

 

[graves02]

can i flash the .14 and .25 kernel if in sd card?
what apps can i download if i root t3?
guys can you check it out if this is true that t3 have a custom rom?
lollipop-update.org/mp3-0/sony-xperia-t3-6408.html

 

[vmlc]

can i flash the .14 and .25 kernel if in sd card?
what apps can i download if i root t3?
guys can you check it out if this is true that t3 have a custom rom?
lollipop-update.org/mp3-0/sony-xperia-t3-6408.html

no, the flash process need to be with computer, you can use this tool: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
You can download almost every apps even the paid ones without root. but some of them may need root to work.
t3 has a costum rom, but not 5.0, its 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 (I think).