[Root/TWRP] All Sony Xperia M4 Aqua [SuperSU v2.78]

[xVoldyx]

Root successful

ROOT SUCCESSFUL!! Thank You very much :victory:
followed your guide and rooted without any problem. you saved me
btw I didn't use TWRP, because I have no plan to install custom rom.

I have a little question (because I'm noob here)
* when I installed root checker app, it mentioned something about BusyBox
can someone explain about Busybox and Do I need to install it??

-Thanks guys!!

 

[dstevo2]

No access to SD card in TWRP

Hi,

Sony M4 Aqua 2303 on 6.1

Managed to remove bootloader, root the device but struggling to install the concept-ify because i cannot see the SD card in TWRP. I have tried to mount it etc but having no joy.

The SD card can be found in the phone and i can access photos and mucic from it etc

Any help much appreciated

 

[bunty1710]

File send me

 

[mopide]

Hi,

Sony M4 Aqua 2303 on 6.1

Managed to remove bootloader, root the device but struggling to install the concept-ify because i cannot see the SD card in TWRP. I have tried to mount it etc but having no joy.

The SD card can be found in the phone and i can access photos and mucic from it etc

Any help much appreciated

Mayby the reason is the the lack of drivers in your pc? It looks like mtp driver do not work correctly.

Try to install / reinstall mtp drivers in your pc.

What is your os in PC? Do you have win xp SP3 or above?

---------- Post added at 11:52 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:47 AM ----------

ROOT SUCCESSFUL!! Thank You very much :victory:
followed your guide and rooted without any problem. you saved me
btw I didn't use TWRP, because I have no plan to install custom rom.

I have a little question (because I'm noob here)
* when I installed root checker app, it mentioned something about BusyBox
can someone explain about Busybox and Do I need to install it??

-Thanks guys!!

Twrp is useful sometimes if you want to backup your current customization, flash some additional elements or features (for example change ui on stock ROM you use) or wipe some partitions when you cannot turn on your mobile 'cause of some changes made with root.

I always want to have custom recovery. Just in case!

---------- Post added at 11:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:52 AM ----------

ROOT SUCCESSFUL!! Thank You very much :victory:
followed your guide and rooted without any problem. you saved me
btw I didn't use TWRP, because I have no plan to install custom rom.

I have a little question (because I'm noob here)
* when I installed root checker app, it mentioned something about BusyBox
can someone explain about Busybox and Do I need to install it??

-Thanks guys!!

Twrp is useful sometimes if you want to backup your current customization, flash some additional elements or features (for example change ui on stock ROM you use) or wipe some partitions when you cannot turn on your mobile 'cause of some changes made with root.

I always want to have custom recovery. Just in case!

 

[maria.aiva]

Hi.
BusyBox is a "swiss knife" (add some system commands), useful for other apps like System Cleaner 2 by Flaky.
System Cleaner 2 integrates system apps updates in system partition, to save user partition's space.
May be Link2SD also use BusyBox. It do the same as System Cleaner 2, plus remove system app you don't use (and may be other useful functions).
Have a nyce day.

 

[mopide]

ROOT SUCCESSFUL!! Thank You very much
* when I installed root checker app, it mentioned something about BusyBox
can someone explain about Busybox and Do I need to install it?? !

You don't have to. but it is useful sometimes It depends what you do with your device. Some apps that move user apps as a system apps require busybox.

the installation is very simple if you have root. Just download one of BusyBox app from play store and follow the instructions of installing BusyBox. Everything takes 5 min time.

 

[DXrep]

My model is E2363
Build is 26.3.B.1.33
Android 6.0.1

My question is:

• 
  If I use the E2333 boot.img to root then what will be the consequence?
  Will I get 26.3.A.1.33 as my build number? Does it matter?

• 
  Will this downgrade my android version?

• 
  Will both of the SIM slots work like they do?

EDIT:
I got impatient and rooted not caring for consequences
So here I answer my own questions

Firstly, Build number remained the same.
Secondly, Android version remained the same.
Third, idk I only have 1 SIM card lol, but I think it'll work.

 

[dipakgk]

Dipak

 

[Hi7m3up]

Hey friends,
i´ve got a problem: I flashed boot.img and recovery.img as written in the first page. Then I restored the last backup und wantedt to boot into system, but the phone always boots into TWRP.
I flashed boot.img again, so it boots into system (but not into the backup!), but I can´t reach TWRP anymore...
So what can I do?

Model: E2333
bootloader unlocked
26.3.B.1.33 Firmware, I think there is no 26.3.A.1.33 for dual sim

Thanks a lot!

If your twrp is still intact then power off phone wait 5 seconds then hold volume down then power on whilst holding volume down once you see sony screen press down volume another twice .You should now see twrp recovery.
However if you have wiped it when you flashed the boot.img then go a head and flash the recovery again, the boot.img should still be intact so you still have root.

 

[Hi7m3up]

My model is E2363
Build is 26.3.B.1.33
Android 6.0.1

My question is:

• 
  If I use the E2333 boot.img to root then what will be the consequence?
  Will I get 26.3.A.1.33 as my build number? Does it matter?

• 
  Will this downgrade my android version?

• 
  Will both of the SIM slots work like they do?

EDIT:
I got impatient and rooted not caring for consequences
So here I answer my own questions ?

Just wondering how you got on,did you manage to get twrp and rooted using the E2333 twrp on your E2363 ? or did things go wrong ?

 

[DXrep]

Just wondering how you got on,did you manage to get twrp and rooted using the E2333 twrp on your E2363 ? or did things go wrong ?

I used the cmd method for flashing both recovery and BOOT.img

First, unlock bootloader. (this kinda factory resets your phone)
Second, flash BOOT.img
Third, flash the recovery.
And, we are done D

boot img used was of E2333. You're welcome )

 

[Lestairon]

Link down

E2306 boot.img link Is down

 

[Hi7m3up]

E2306 boot.img link Is down

Why don't you just use skymelon kernel to root ?
Here is the link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/kernel-sky-melon-t3532944?nocache=1&nocache=1

 

[sudh2020]

Hey
Can anyone tell me how to unlock my bootloader, i can't find the code on the sony website
My model is E2303
Build is 26.3.A.1.33
Android 6.0.1
if anyone is able to help me out id really appreciate it
edit: got it

 

[ashlp2904]

Rooting, unlocking BL and installing TWRP

My model is E2363
Build is 26.3.B.1.33
Android 6.0.1

My question is:

• 
  If I use the E2333 boot.img to root then what will be the consequence?
  Will I get 26.3.A.1.33 as my build number? Does it matter?

• 
  Will this downgrade my android version?

• 
  Will both of the SIM slots work like they do?

EDIT:
I got impatient and rooted not caring for consequences
So here I answer my own questions

Firstly, Build number remained the same.
Secondly, Android version remained the same.
Third, idk I only have 1 SIM card lol, but I think it'll work.

I would like to know what all steps you did because I too have the same device.
Also, if you could share the links of the files you used then it would be highly appreciated.

 

[sasukedu698]

Hey
it's possible to unistall SuperSu after i have flash the custom rom because when i go to SuperSu>settings >Uninstall root it's didn't Word

Model:E2303
Bootloader unlocked
Android :6.0

 

[NJROCKS9754]

getting error in flashtool

target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'boot' (22912 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.788s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.794s

---------- Post added at 10:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:43 PM ----------



Reunlock your Bootloader
it was a success for me

please checkout this log

26/039/2018 08:39:07 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
26/039/2018 08:39:12 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
26/039/2018 08:39:13 - INFO - Using Gordon gate drivers version 3.1.0.0
26/039/2018 08:39:13 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
26/039/2018 08:39:13 - INFO - Device ready for R/W.
26/039/2018 08:39:13 - INFO - Reading device information
26/039/2018 08:39:13 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
26/039/2018 08:39:13 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
26/039/2018 08:39:13 - INFO - Current device : E2363 - YT9117MTL8 - 1295-2357_R8A - 1296-1835_26.1.B.3.109 - GENERIC_26.1.B.3.109
26/039/2018 08:39:13 - INFO - Closing TA partition
26/039/2018 08:39:13 - INFO - No loader in the bundle. Searching for one
26/039/2018 08:39:24 - INFO - No matching loader found
26/039/2018 08:39:24 - WARN - No loader found or set manually. Skipping loader
26/039/2018 08:39:24 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_54c8 - Version : S1_Boot_MSM8939_LA2.0_37 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM8939_LA2.0_37 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
26/039/2018 08:39:24 - INFO - Max packet size set to 64K
26/039/2018 08:39:24 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2
26/039/2018 08:39:24 - INFO - Start Reading unit 00 00 08 B2
26/039/2018 08:39:24 - WARN - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0025";ERR_DYNAMIC="00000000";

 

[NJROCKS9754]

I've flashed your boot.img for root in my sony xperia m4 aqua but it doesnt boot up.

Bootloader unlocked
Android version 5.0
Built no. (Not exactly known) but i know the last numbers are like B.109
Can you please send me original/official boot.img
So my phone boots up again

And also i cannot open twrp which ive flashed at that time when i was flashing your boot.img

Even after by pressing right key combination

Please help ASAP.:crying:

Edits:-
After charging above 50% i can now access twrp ver 2.8

Sorry for not writing
Model no. :- E2363

I've downloaded pexo rom v3 does this changes boot.img and boots up in pexo v3

 

[Hi7m3up]

Bootloader unlocked
Android version 5.0
Built no. (Not exactly known) but i know the last numbers are like B.109
Can you please send me original/official boot.img
So my phone boots up again

And also i cannot open twrp which ive flashed at that time when i was flashing your boot.img

Even after by pressing right key combination

Please help ASAP.:crying:

Edits:-
After charging above 50% i can now access twrp ver 2.8

Sorry for not writing
Model no. :- E2363

I've downloaded pexo rom v3 does this changes boot.img and boots up in pexo v3

The boot IMG is for marshmallow firmware (6.1) and not for lollipop (5.0) so your options are to get flashtool and do a clean with marshmallow or lollipop or download Xperia companion and select repair my device decisions decisions

Good luck

Sent from my Swift 2 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

 

[zputnyq]

Hi @EHSAN™

E2306's boot.img is not exist on gdrive.
Could you upload it again please ?
Thanx