[GUIDE] Full root with Magisk and DRM fix [UNMAINTAINED]

[zippy01]

Never mind!

I got this working while trying different firmwares to restart the process.
Finally, the Central Europe version worked, so now everything is fine.

Did you get recovery working and then booted to system?

 

[Clock1999]

Did you get recovery working and then booted to system?

Well, I entered flash mode, flashed the CE rom, restarted, then redid the recovery flash like here in post 1, and this time it worked.

 

[zippy01]

Well, I entered flash mode, flashed the CE rom, restarted, then redid the recovery flash like here in post 1, and this time it worked.

Thanks, I was flashing recovery to boot ?

 

[leerfish]

Hi @N1ghtr08d, thanks for posting this tutorial. I really want to do this on my XZ1 right right now, but before I do I'd like to know if the process can be reversed without any problems and, if so, how I would go about doing that.

The main reason I would like to root the phone is to uninstall some of the preinstalled apps (like Facebook). I don't necessarily want to leave the phone rooted, although I may depending on how useful it is.

So after following this tutorial, can the phone then be unrooted?

hi, team , me too i did root to unistall some default applications, but when i try to unistall then ( im using root app deleter), a message tell me i need root, even tried to install adaway to block ADS, but the installation falied coz tjhe device is not rooted, strange coz root checker show me the opposite ( root access i properly installed,) i follow the guide without any issue, so what wrong i ve root permission but can't unistall any default application, any suggest?
thanks

 

[lilbrat]

hi, team , me too i did root to unistall some default applications, but when i try to unistall then ( im using root app deleter), a message tell me i need root, even tried to install adaway to block ADS, but the installation falied coz tjhe device is not rooted, strange coz root checker show me the opposite ( root access i properly installed,) i follow the guide without any issue, so what wrong i ve root permission but can't unistall any default application, any suggest?
thanks

Well. First thing I would suggest is your check apps and see if they are granted su permission. If they are then reboot into TWRP and make sure system partion is checked...

 

[leerfish]

Well. First thing I would suggest is your check apps and see if they are granted su permission. If they are then reboot into TWRP and make sure system partion is checked...

hi checked , applications ve Su permission, and sistem partion is checked, but once a restart and reboot again into TWRP, and go into mount option, sytem partion is unchecked , (without flag) seems its losts this setting when i restart my phone

 

[lilbrat]

hi checked , applications ve Su permission, and sistem partion is checked, but once a restart and reboot again into TWRP, and go into mount option, sytem partion is unchecked , (without flag) seems its losts this setting when i restart my phone

It will do that for some reason, but use the file manager in twrp to delete the stuff you don't want..

 

[leerfish]

It will do that for some reason, but use the file manager in twrp to delete the stuff you don't want..

well id like to installl adaway to block ads and with twrp file manager its impossible unistal default prog, as google video, fb etc, what the sense of this root if cant do anythink,,

 

[leerfish]

Solved, used bloatware remover free to unistall default programs, and for ads used "MoaAB_ADBlocking_02222018"
now my xz1 dual, its without ads and unnecessary applications,
thanks bro for ur guide u saved my life !!
merry christmas!!!

 

[cscomic]

about Android Pie support

Prefix: my xz1 died on me so I was forced to buy a new phone and therefore I won not be maintaining this thread any further. The guide should be relevant even without my help but I just won't be answering any questions regarding this thread or anything to do with the xz1.

YOU DO NEED TO UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER AND THEREFORE WILL LOSE YOUR DRM KEYS!
NONE OF THIS IS MY ORIGINAL WORK BUT MY PROCESS IS ORIGINAL. YOU CAN THANK @modpunk FOR HIS PORT OF TWRP TO THE XZ1 AND YOU CAN THANK @janjan FOR HIS HARD WORK IN CREATING THE FIRST FULLY FUNCTIONAL KERNEL THAT SUPPORTS MAGISK AND STILL OFFERS A WORKING CAMERA AND SONY FEATURES

Here we go.....

1: Download modpunk's port of TWRP from this thread: https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz1/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-1-t3727602
Make sure to check the dates on the files and always download the latest version.

2: Download Janjan's kernel and DRM package here:
https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz1/development/kernel-sony-xz1-23-january-2018-t3739586
Make sure to check the dates on the files and always download the latest version.

3: Enable developer settings and enable ADB Debugging. I shouldn't have to say this part but something tells me if i don't then i'll get loads of questions about not being able to connect to the phone, lol.

4: Connect the phone to your pc and copy the 3 zip files contained in the janjan download to your phone. You don't need to copy the boot.img to your phone.

5: Open a cmd window on your pc and type the following:
adb reboot bootloader

6: Once the pc recognizes the phone in bootloader mode then type:
fastboot flash boot path/to/the/boot.img (I usually just type "fastboot flash boot " and then just drag and drop the boot image into the cmd window.

7: Once the boot image is flashed unplug the cable from the phone then reboot it. Once it's running then make sure the kernel info has changed to say "4.4.78-Amjal-Safi-amjalsafi@amjalsafi #1

8: Once again, boot into bootloader by running the adb command
adb reboot bootloader

9: Once in the bootloader type into the cmd window:
fastboot flash recovery path/to/the/recovery.img

10: Reboot to system and then power off the phone.

11: Once it's off, boot into TWRP manually by holding the power button + the vol down button until the phone vibrates once, then let go and it'll boot into TWRP.
NOTE: It will ask you for your password to decrypt the data partition. This password is whatever your pin number or password you use on your phone lockscreen. If you don't use any lockscreen security then the password is: default_password.

12: Once in TWRP flash 2-Patching_drm_Su and 3-Magisk and then reboot to system and check that magisk is installed.

13: Finally open magisk and open the Modules section then tap the + icon and locate and flash the last zip 4-kernel_permissive and then reboot the phone and open magisk and check the modules section to ensure the Magisk SELinux Permissive Script is active.


Now you have a fully functional XZ1 with Magisk root and a properly functioning camera and Sony features.
Enjoy!

N1ghtr08d

I think this cannot suppot Android Pie, because DRM Fix not support it yet

 

[kekspups]

Anyone tested this yet with the newest build? (47.2.A.11.228) Does it work? Really hard to find uptodate things on how to root a xz1...

 

[lilbrat]

Anyone tested this yet with the newest build? (47.2.A.11.228) Does it work? Really hard to find uptodate things on how to root a xz1...

As you can see this is rather old..hence the "unmaintained" in the title.. So give us a bit of info, are you still in stock form, or did you take time to backup your drm keys or do you go straight to unlocking your bootloader?

 

[kekspups]

As you can see this is rather old..hence the "unmaintained" in the title.. So give us a bit of info, are you still in stock form, or did you take time to backup your drm keys or do you go straight to unlocking your bootloader?

Im still on stock with the firmware 47.2.A.11.228 and everything is just really complicated to me as I havent had any experience with rooting yet. I have read that backing up the drm keys isnt necessary anymore because the camera still works when rooting on pie. I havent unlocked the bootloader yet because im still trying to find a uptodate instruction on how to root the xz1 properly but everything is unfortunately outdated... would be very thankful if you could tell me how I can root this phone!

 

[lilbrat]

Im still on stock with the firmware 47.2.A.11.228 and everything is just really complicated to me as I havent had any experience with rooting yet. I have read that backing up the drm keys isnt necessary anymore because the camera still works when rooting on pie. I havent unlocked the bootloader yet because im still trying to find a uptodate instruction on how to root the xz1 properly but everything is unfortunately outdated... would be very thankful if you could tell me how I can root this phone!

Ok, first thing you need to do is get your driver's installed adb and fastboot and you phone gets recognized..
Now, you do want to backup your drm keys , granted it may not be needed for the camera but you will lose your video image ehancement and sound stuff so read through j4nn's op and follow the attached guide (all credits to the author) .. yell if you have a question ..

 

[Waweo]

... and follow the attached guide (all credits to the author) .. yell if you have a question ..

Wow, thanks @munted for creating this, and thanks @lilbrat for re-posting it. Building some mental bridges to Linux, but still, it's nice to have someone else's checklist to compare

 

[alviantoadi]

are work in xz1 701so

Prefix: my xz1 died on me so I was forced to buy a new phone and therefore I won not be maintaining this thread any further. The guide should be relevant even without my help but I just won't be answering any questions regarding this thread or anything to do with the xz1.

YOU DO NEED TO UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER AND THEREFORE WILL LOSE YOUR DRM KEYS!
NONE OF THIS IS MY ORIGINAL WORK BUT MY PROCESS IS ORIGINAL. YOU CAN THANK @modpunk FOR HIS PORT OF TWRP TO THE XZ1 AND YOU CAN THANK @janjan FOR HIS HARD WORK IN CREATING THE FIRST FULLY FUNCTIONAL KERNEL THAT SUPPORTS MAGISK AND STILL OFFERS A WORKING CAMERA AND SONY FEATURES

Here we go.....

1: Download modpunk's port of TWRP from this thread: https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz1/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-1-t3727602
Make sure to check the dates on the files and always download the latest version.

2: Download Janjan's kernel and DRM package here:
https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz1/development/kernel-sony-xz1-23-january-2018-t3739586
Make sure to check the dates on the files and always download the latest version.

3: Enable developer settings and enable ADB Debugging. I shouldn't have to say this part but something tells me if i don't then i'll get loads of questions about not being able to connect to the phone, lol.

4: Connect the phone to your pc and copy the 3 zip files contained in the janjan download to your phone. You don't need to copy the boot.img to your phone.

5: Open a cmd window on your pc and type the following:
adb reboot bootloader

6: Once the pc recognizes the phone in bootloader mode then type:
fastboot flash boot path/to/the/boot.img (I usually just type "fastboot flash boot " and then just drag and drop the boot image into the cmd window.

7: Once the boot image is flashed unplug the cable from the phone then reboot it. Once it's running then make sure the kernel info has changed to say "4.4.78-Amjal-Safi-amjalsafi@amjalsafi #1

8: Once again, boot into bootloader by running the adb command
adb reboot bootloader

9: Once in the bootloader type into the cmd window:
fastboot flash recovery path/to/the/recovery.img

10: Reboot to system and then power off the phone.

11: Once it's off, boot into TWRP manually by holding the power button + the vol down button until the phone vibrates once, then let go and it'll boot into TWRP.
NOTE: It will ask you for your password to decrypt the data partition. This password is whatever your pin number or password you use on your phone lockscreen. If you don't use any lockscreen security then the password is: default_password.

12: Once in TWRP flash 2-Patching_drm_Su and 3-Magisk and then reboot to system and check that magisk is installed.

13: Finally open magisk and open the Modules section then tap the + icon and locate and flash the last zip 4-kernel_permissive and then reboot the phone and open magisk and check the modules section to ensure the Magisk SELinux Permissive Script is active.


Now you have a fully functional XZ1 with Magisk root and a properly functioning camera and Sony features.
Enjoy!

N1ghtr08d

are it works for xz1 701so?

 

[Triasadi]

are it works for xz1 701so?

It might bootloop after you flashed magisk. You can flash the firmware again with flashtool and you will be fine.

 

[colch17]

still confusing why is there a 2 link, wheres the drm file specifically, and where is the kernel file ?? because too many boot.img file in there