[ROOT] Xperia Z (C660x) for unlocked bootloaders ONLY! (RELEASED)

[DooMLoRD]

Dan rosenberg has managed to unlock the 'unlockable' bootloaders on the msm based motos.
Intriguing to see if this is possible with ours, it's a pretty similar method to what qualcomm use on the xz

http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/04/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html?m=1

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ya i was reading about it...

may be maxrfon or goroh_kun can have a look at it?

 

[ROY10]

After ROOT, could Z able to connect VPN? My friend complaint this error bug and reset to factory mode again!

 

[ameel]

Use EMMA by Sony or download a .434 FTF and flash it with flashtool.

Unlocked bootloaders prevent updates by PC Companion or SUS/SEUS. EMMA has been created for unlocked devices. This is well documented, in case you plan on complaining about it, you should have done your homework and research stuff before doing it. If youre ok with the situation, then never mind this comment.


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will Emma erase/format phone or will my apps and content still be there after update through EMMA?

Thanks!!

edit: ahhh, it says "Software Update Content Erase".

is there any way to update unlocked bootloader to 434 without erasing content????

 

[DooMLoRD]

C:\Users\...\Desktop\fastboot>fastboot flash boot Z_DooMLoRD_CF-Auto-Root-ported_FW-350.img
sending 'boot' (7166 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.450s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Command not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.453s

Failing in the 1st Step whith new FW .253

Unlock the bootloader

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[Mafs]

Any chance of getting this to work on the .253?

 

[DooMLoRD]

Any chance of getting this to work on the .253?

Check out post #2 of this thread...

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[Mafs]

Check out post #2 of this thread...

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Did find .350 and .434 do no see you mention .253 hence I was hesitant about using it.
Have installed your kernel instead.

 

[shoey63]

Thanks, especially for SuperSU zip:thumbup:

 

[ssan]

Hello. Unfortunately, I didn't pay attention to Firmware "Version: 10.1.A.1.350" and I applied command fastboot "flash boot Z_DooMLoRD_CF-Auto-Root-ported_FW-350.img". now device start and android avatar appears.

My device has the latest firmware 10.1.1.A.1.253

and the following lines appears.
------------------------------
cfroot copyright

detecting devices
---

mounting..

Rooting Super su....

cleaning up....

use "triangle away to rest "
flash counter if needed.

rebooting in 10 seconds....
--------------------------------------

it restarts continuous..

I use the power button + volume up to enter bootloader mode but I always fail.

What should I do?

 

[DooMLoRD]

Hello. Unfortunately, I didn't pay attention to Firmware "Version: 10.1.A.1.350" and I applied command fastboot "flash boot Z_DooMLoRD_CF-Auto-Root-ported_FW-350.img". now device start and android avatar appears.

My device has the latest firmware 10.1.1.A.1.253

and the following lines appears.
------------------------------
cfroot copyright

detecting devices
---

mounting..

Rooting Super su....

cleaning up....

use "triangle away to rest "
flash counter if needed.

rebooting in 10 seconds....
--------------------------------------

it restarts continuous..

I use the power button + volume up to enter bootloader mode but I always fail.

What should I do?

keep that button combination pressed for 15-20 seconds

 

[ssan]

keep that button combination pressed for 15-20 seconds

I tried for several times but I can't got blue led. There is no color for led.

I also tried Sony update service software. I got the message "Since the phone has changed firmware software cannot be updated"

 

[DooMLoRD]

I tried for several times but I can't got blue led. There is no color for led.

I also tried Sony update service software. I got the message "Since the phone has changed firmware software cannot be updated"

if u can get into FLASHMODE then u can get into FASTBOOT MODE...

the CF-Auto-Root method is OLD... use the recovery way...

 

[ssan]

if u can get into FLASHMODE then u can get into FASTBOOT MODE...

the CF-Auto-Root method is OLD... use the recovery way...

The phone automatically enter the recovery mode and restarts in 10 seconds continuously.

What is the way of entering recovery mode manually? Isn't it volume up and power button?

I downloaded and install sonyericsson xperia flasher program. I can get into flash mode.

Is there any operation I can apply at this mode?

 

[ssan]

thank you for your quick replies. I successfully restore to factory mode via sony flasher (emma).

 

[Jwtiyar]

Alternate Method using Recovery


Since we now have Recovery fully working its a lot easier to root the device. I have made a simpler package for easier rooting and installing busybox.


Steps:

1. Download the: SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip and save it on phone (external sdcard)
   
   
2. Just flash any kernel which contains recovery (for stock based ROM) [e.g.: Advanced Stock Kernel]
   
   
3. Boot into recovery and flash that file "SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip"
   
   
4. now reboot and the firmware will be fully rooted with SuperSU and Busybox installed!!!

[ Credits ]

• Chainfire - for SuperSU
  
  
• Stericson - for Busybox
  
  
• lots of other developers for helping me get here

[ Requirements ]

• Firmware Version: 10.1.A.1.350/.434
  
  
• we tested on C6603 and C6602
  
  
• unlocked bootloader
  
  
• working kernel with recovery

[ donations ]

if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc

PAYPAL DONATION LINK



[ Download Links ]


PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR MY FILES

SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip



enjoy!

just when i flashed with custom recovery(cwm) , the phone keep restarting ? what i di please help?

 

[michaeliu]

Thank you for this easy root method

 

[mhairy]

just when i flashed with custom recovery(cwm) , the phone keep restarting ? what i di please help?

Wired..my work fine..maybe u miss another step..

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[Soursamo]

Any chance this can be updated to support C6616 the Bell Xperia Z?

Thanks.

 

[Michaelk706]

Doom! You are amazing! I love my rooted c6606!! You are the greatest. Def sending you a donation!

 

[devehman]

Root 10.3.1.A.2.74

Does anyone have any information on how to root 10.3.1.A.2.74, it's the newest firmware.