Want a LBL Lollipop root method for the Xperia Z? Keep reading.

[linuxct]

Hi all!

I'm happy to say that, thanks to iovyroot, and with a lot of help from zxz0O0, we managed to create a new root tool for the Xperia M2, EagleRootTool, meaning we don't actually need to use Kingroot anymore to root LBL devices under latest Lollipop firmware :victory:
However, since this root binary is compatible with (probably) any kernel built before December 2015, I thought of making the tool compatible with some other devices, like your Z, since it's actually very similar to my device.
Unfortunately, since this tool's based on some kernel-specific addresses, to make it compatible with other devices like the Z, I need them from every single variant.
I'm going to take for reference all models and firmware build numbers from XperiFirm.

WHAT YOU NEED:
- An already rooted device in 10.7.A.0.228 (10.7.A.0.222 might be compatible too) (it doesn't matter if it was rooted by Kingroot, or via UBL methods).
- A little of Android general knowledge: Usage of ADB (mainly).
- Patience.

DEVICES:
- C6602
- C6603
- C6616

HOW TO DO IT?:
Just open an ADB prompt and run a shell in it. Then, run the following commands, replacing the *location with storage/sdcard1 if you want to use your SD Card, or with data/media/0 if you want to use the internal memory.

su
cat /proc/version > /[COLOR="Purple"]*[/COLOR][COLOR="red"]location[/COLOR]/version.txt
echo 1 > /proc/sys/kernel/kptr_restrict
cat /proc/kallsyms > /[COLOR="Purple"]*[/COLOR][COLOR="red"]location[/COLOR]/kallsyms.txt

(remember to hit enter after each line of the above :silly

Now upload those two files (version.txt & kallsyms.txt) wherever you want, or attach them in your comment, saying which model they're from, and I'll add the required offsets to support your device manually!

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DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a placeholder NOR Spam thread. I just want to help this device users to get them supported in a common Lollipop Xperia rooting toolkit, since this device won't get Marshmallow, and has a compatible kernel. If you, moderator or user, decide to close/report this thread, I may understand it, but think it twice before doing it.

 

[cdou2391]

So if am getting it right,your tool will be able to root all xperia devices running lollipop provided you get the kernel information?

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z5 using XDA Labs

 

[linuxct]

So if am getting it right,your tool will be able to root all xperia devices running lollipop provided you get the kernel information?

Sent from my Sony Xperia Z5 using XDA Labs

Not all, but those who are compatible with the exploit.
Xperia Z should be one of those, so if anyone can provide the Kallsyms, I can check if it is, for sure.

 

[Dreiundachzig]

I can't copy the files to my computer. I can open them on my phone but they are not recognized by my PC. I can't upload them to Google Drive or transfer it to my other phone. Everything fails.

 

[linuxct]

I can't copy the files to my computer. I can open them on my phone but they are not recognized by my PC. I can't upload them to Google Drive or transfer it to my other phone. Everything fails.

Try to upload them right from your phone, but there shouldn't be any problem...
If it's MTP related, rebooting the phone and the computer might solve it.

 

[Dreiundachzig]

I finally managed to copy them to my PC. I had to set the right permissions.

Xperia Z C6603
Lollipop 5.1.1
Build 10.7.A.0.228

 

[linuxct]

I finally managed to copy them to my PC. I had to set the right permissions.

Xperia Z C6603
Lollipop 5.1.1
Build 10.7.A.0.228

Thanks.
Sadly, after all the device seems not to be compatible (ptmx_fops can't be found in the kallsyms). I will check it again later.