[Q] Rooting Lollipop 5.0.2

[BragaisG]

Any procedures on how I can root this new version?
I just got the OTA notification and updated through Pc companion but I lost root jn the process.
I have a locked bootloader BTW.
Thanx n advance.

 

[datagubben]

Any procedures on how I can root this new version?
I just got the OTA notification and updated through Pc companion but I lost root jn the process.
I have a locked bootloader BTW.
Thanx n advance.

This is wrong thread for Q&A, but I can enlight you its not possibe today with locked bootloader. Have a good day!

 

[Mucho79]

Root is possible with locked bootloader.
Did it a few minutes ago.

Flashed 4.4.4 via Flashtool
Rooted via Easytool
Dualrecovery via .bat with Point 3 in the menue
Then flashed a 5.0.2 Zip I made with PRFCreator including Root (SuperSu 2.4.6) and Dualrecovery

Everything is working fine!

 

[spoxxx]

You can more accurately describe these operations how to do it ??

 

[jassalmithu]

You can more accurately describe these operations how to do it ??

1. Download the firmware for your device with "XperiFirm"
2. Make a ftf of the firmware you just downloaded with "Flashtool".
3. Download "dual recovery" and latest "SuperSU" package.
4. Make sure you have a custom recovery already on your phone.
5. Read how to use this tool and make a zip for your phone to flash with it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

6. Flash the zip through recovery. Wipe cache, data and dalvik before ideally. Done. You will be pre-rooted with SuperSU.

PS: Don't try to install Xposed yet, it causes bootloops after first reboot so I am back on Kitkat until that's sorted.

 

[Mucho79]

Here is the tutorial for PRFCreator:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

Then flash the zip from sdcard1 via Philz Recovery

1st boot takes a long time

When already on 5.0.2, then flash a Kitkat FTF via Flashtool

Then root the 4.4.X with Easyroot

After that you have to use Dualrecovery installer, there you choose point 3

ZU will restart, pushing Vol Up will start Philz Recovery

In Philz Recovery Wipe Data, Cache, Dalvik, Factory reset

Then install Zip

 

[seking]

didnt work for me

Thi method didnt work for me. My mobile is C6802. It went into a loop

The steps I followed were like this:

Flash kitkat with flashtool
Root with philz dual recovery
go into philz recovery
flash the zip file made with the link given above.
for recovery i downloaded philz dual recovery flashable

 

[Mucho79]

Try to make your own Zip with PRFCreator with a FTF for the C6802

 

[zot71]

Excuse me, does it work with locked bootloader? I'm coming from rooted 4.4 with locked bootloader but after I've followed your steps now I am in a bootloop

 

[zot71]

Excuse me, does it work with locked bootloader? I'm coming from rooted 4.4 with locked bootloader but after I've followed your steps now I am in a bootloop

Followed again all the steps but checking more options in PRFCreator.... Lollipopo 5.02 with root is actually running on my Z Ultra
Thanks for your instructions!!

 

[Xa6a]

Actually there's a way to root 5.0.2 on UB without recompiling the .ftf and reflashing 4.4.4 back and forth. Just did that yesterday after having a bootloop with that pre-rooted .ftf.

So here's the idea (assuming you have an unlocked bootloader):
You will need the 5.0.2 .ftf, flashtool, fastboot, boot.img file from doomkernel v.22, XZDualrecovery zip and latest SuperSU zip from koushik's webpage (the one with 7 or 8 folders in it).

1) Clean flash any Lollipop .ftf with Flashtool.
2) Use fastboot to flash the boot.img from DoomKernel, thus you get a working recovery.
3) Restart the phone straight into recovery without letting it boot.
4) Flash SuperSU and XZDualRecovery, do the wipes (cache+dalvik) and power off the phone.
5) With Flashtool flash only the kernel of the Lollipop rom.
6) Reboot and enjoy! Now you have a fresh stock Lollipop ROM with full root access and a working recovery.

I suppose you could lock the bootloader back after that if you need it, though I don't see any reason to do that.
P.S. I will try to update this post with all links later when I get to my PC, posting with my XZU now.

 

[seking]

Followed again all the steps but checking more options in PRFCreator.... Lollipopo 5.02 with root is actually running on my Z Ultra
Thanks for your instructions!!

What options did you tick?

 

[leeleewye]

how to get lollipop kernel file

 

[Xa6a]

how to get lollipop kernel file

If you're asking about my previous post, then you don't actually have to "get" it. You should load the very same .ftf into Flashtool and then uncheck every tick except "KERNEL". That's the way to flash only one part of the rom.

 

[4thegame]

Actually there's a way to root 5.0.2 on UB without recompiling the .ftf and reflashing 4.4.4 back and forth. Just did that yesterday after having a bootloop with that pre-rooted .ftf.

So here's the idea (assuming you have an unlocked bootloader):
You will need the 5.0.2 .ftf, flashtool, fastboot, boot.img file from doomkernel v.22, XZDualrecovery zip and latest SuperSU zip from koushik's webpage (the one with 7 or 8 folders in it).

1) Clean flash any Lollipop .ftf with Flashtool.
2) Use fastboot to flash the boot.img from DoomKernel, thus you get a working recovery.
3) Restart the phone straight into recovery without letting it boot.
4) Flash SuperSU and XZDualRecovery, do the wipes (cache+dalvik) and power off the phone.
5) With Flashtool flash only the kernel of the Lollipop rom.
6) Reboot and enjoy! Now you have a fresh stock Lollipop ROM with full root access and a working recovery.

I suppose you could lock the bootloader back after that if you need it, though I don't see any reason to do that.
P.S. I will try to update this post with all links later when I get to my PC, posting with my XZU now.

Successful with this guide. Thanks man.

 

[BragaisG]

Looking forward with the guide with links.
Thanx!

Sent from my C6833 using XDA Free mobile app

 

[zot71]

What options did you tick?

I don't know if it is correct but I checked all the options in the upper right and everything worked.

Actually I am using my rooted lollipop without wiping everything except cache and dalvikcache and its running perfectly.

Thanks for the guide!!!

 

[reednoel4u]

Actually there's a way to root 5.0.2 on UB without recompiling the .ftf and reflashing 4.4.4 back and forth. Just did that yesterday after having a bootloop with that pre-rooted .ftf.

So here's the idea (assuming you have an unlocked bootloader):
You will need the 5.0.2 .ftf, flashtool, fastboot, boot.img file from doomkernel v.22, XZDualrecovery zip and latest SuperSU zip from koushik's webpage (the one with 7 or 8 folders in it).

2) Use fastboot to flash the boot.img from DoomKernel, thus you get a working recovery.
.

Please give me file boot.img with many thanks.
I remember that, the boot.img file from doomkernel v.22 from kitkat 4.4.4, what is a trouble happend ?

 

[reednoel4u]

Here is the tutorial for PRFCreator:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904

Then flash the zip from sdcard1 via Philz Recovery

1st boot takes a long time

When already on 5.0.2, then flash a Kitkat FTF via Flashtool

Then root the 4.4.X with Easyroot

After that you have to use Dualrecovery installer, there you choose point 3

ZU will restart, pushing Vol Up will start Philz Recovery

In Philz Recovery Wipe Data, Cache, Dalvik, Factory reset

Then install Zip

Is this process ok ? please show me before I flashing to my phone.

 

[erfandl]

on C6833 I create flashable Zip stock 5.0.2 with SuperSU and dualrecovery. you must flash android 4.4.4 and root + dualrecovery then build pre rooted zip rom and flash it from Philz recovery

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Is this process ok ? please show me before I flashing to my phone.

You must check all option's