[ROOT][S/SL] How-to for rooting newest firmware 6.2.B.1.96

[DooMLoRD]

[ info ]


So guys I have got root on the newest firmware 6.2.B.1.96!


Since Sony has patched our beloved perf_event exploit (with which we rooted 30+ Xperia devices) I had to find an alternate way... so I did the smart thing, just used the kernel on which the exploit works, root the device and flash back the newest kernel!


THIS WORKS ON BOTH LOCKED & UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS!


BTW if someone needs a full FTF of this new firmware here it is: XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.1.96_1257-6919.ftf - 485.30 MB


[ proof ]

[ NOTICE ]

THIS IS ONLY FOR THE XPERIA S/SL (LT26i/ii) FW 6.2.B.1.96!

DO NOT USE IT ON ANY OTHER VARIANT/FIRMWARE!


[ sources & additional info on exploit ]

check out this thread


[ how-to ]

1. Download the three files from the download section below
2. open FlashTool and flash the XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.0.211_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.36 MB file, this is JUST the kernel of an older firmware which was rootable
3. now once flashing is done reboot device and connect to PC in usb debuggin mode
4. CLOSE FLASHTOOL <<< VVVIMP STEP
5. extract the file DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip to root directory on c:\
6. execute runme_ file corresponding to your OS on desktop PC, this will execute a SPECIAL version of my easy rooting toolkit <<< VVVIMP STEP
7. the above step is crucial! if you use any older version of the toolkit then IT WILL NOT WORK!
8. after rooting is over the device will restart
9. you can verify if device is rooted by checking for SuperSU app (it is the newest version)
10. once thats done now power down device and open FlashTool again
11. now flash XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.1.96_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.33 MB file to get back to the true kernel for the firmware
12. thats it after flashing is done just disconnect and power on device and enjoy rooted phone!

If you are facing issue of device rebooting when remounting /system partition then checkout the fix posted by @[NUT]



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[ downloads ]

PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR MY FILES!

1. XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.0.211_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.36 MB
   
   
2. DooMLoRD_Easy-Rooting-Toolkit_v18_perf-event-exploit.zip - 2.96 MB
   
   
3. XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.1.96_KernelOnly.ftf - 6.33 MB

P.S.: similar instructions will work for the Xperia Acro S/ION but you will need to use the corresponding kernels ONLY for that device!



regards,

DooMLoRD

 

[DooMLoRD]

Thank you for the wishes!!



Regards,

DooMLoRD

 

[AnaMajhol]

You're so fast man.. Thanks for that

 

[cabi.costa]

@DooMLoRD, so rooting the phone by flashing a custom kernel with recovery and then re-flashing back the stock kernel doesn't work anymore? For UL.

 

[tolrojus]

maybe you can make it for acro s?

 

[DooMLoRD]

@DooMLoRD, so rooting the phone by flashing a custom kernel with recovery and then re-flashing back the stock kernel doesn't work anymore? For UL.

if u have unlocked bootloader u can ALWAYS get root by flashing any kernel with recovery + correct update.zips...


this is mostly for people on LOCKED bootloader who flashed the full FTF for the new 6.2.B.1.96 firmware....

 

[franklin93]

i have two end term exams tomorrow! wish me luck!

all the best,do well as you rock in developments :highfive:

 

[pemith]

you are awesome buddy....wish u all the best for ur exams....:good:

 

[omegastarr]

So will .211 kernels work on .96 ?

 

[s-X-s]

Already job done... Thanx DooM... all the best for exams

 

[DooMLoRD]

maybe you can make it for acro s?

similar instructions will work for the Xperia Acro S/ION but you will need to use the corresponding kernels ONLY for that device!

all the best,do well as you rock in developments :highfive:

you are awesome buddy....wish u all the best for ur exams....:good:

Already job done... Thanx DooM... all the best for exams

thanks for the wishes!

So will .211 kernels work on .96 ?

it will but better to flash the stock .96 kernel only provided in my first post or through your regions FTF...

 

[HitFan]

Kernel is one for every brand?

 

[DooMLoRD]

Kernel is one for every brand?

kernel is same across all customizations

 

[FlintStoned-]

Hi,
Is there any known fix for windows 8? It is just impossible to start in the mode while holding volume DOWN and connecting USB cable at the same time.

 

[cabi.costa]

if u have unlocked bootloader u can ALWAYS get root by flashing any kernel with recovery + correct update.zips...


this is mostly for people on LOCKED bootloader who flashed the full FTF for the new 6.2.B.1.96 firmware....

I have lost the your kernel with recovery and the superuser.zip that I used to root the .211 FW
May I ask you again the links for both?

edit: I found the supersu.zip, it was the 1.25, can I use it also for this new FW?
Also, can I use your 6.0.3.2 recovery? I found only this one on my laptop!

 

[karasev1]

man you are so fast oh my god. thanks dude!

 

[piponxs]

I am on win8 so Ill rather wait .zip

Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app

 

[DooMLoRD]

BTW if someone needs a full FTF of this new firmware here it is: XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.1.96_1257-6919.ftf - 485.30 MB

 

[someone755]

Lol, for unlocked bootloader, wouldn't it be easier if we just fastboot flash a recovery and then flash a superuser zip?

 

[DooMLoRD]

Lol, for unlocked bootloader, wouldn't it be easier if we just fastboot flash a recovery and then flash a superuser zip?

answered:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=44918987#post44918987

i have noticed that people get confused with flashing kernel things equating to unlocked bootloader only so wanted to make it clear that it will work on both locked & unlocked bootloaders


P.S.: dont you think that I would know that pretty well?