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How to root Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 with 14.3.A.0.681 Firmware Android KitKat 4.4.2

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Please check out my latest post on updating and rooting the new 14.3.A.0.757 firmware
How to root your Sony Xperia Z1 with C6903 14.3.A.0.757 firmware

Hi all,

Once again, Sony has been very quick in releasing the latest but hopefully not the last update to the Sony Xperia Z1. This post will show you how to root you Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 with 14.3.A.0.681 Android 4.4 KitKat Firmware in 2 Easy Steps.



Step 1: Upgrade to the new firmware version
Download the firmware FTF from your region here , courtesy of the cool guys at XDA Developers. I downloaded the C6903 14.3.A.0.757 Generic SG 1276-7937_R3C firmware for Singapore, though I am using the phone in Australia as this version has Chinese and Japanese input support which I sometimes need to use.

Using FLASHTOOL, make sure you have the latest 0.9.15.0 version and flash the C6903 14.3.A.0.757 Generic SG 1276-7937_R3C FTF into your phone.



Step 2:
You will need Doomlord’s CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.4.7 + ROOT for Xperia Z1 . Once again using FLASHTOOL put the device into fastboot mode by connecting usb cable with up volume button depressed. Then select the img file and you will get CWM Recovery and root on your device!

N.B. This process requires unlocked Bootloader.



Enjoy the new Android Kit Kat 4.4.2 Easter egg! Hint : tap and hold the screen after you get the red Android KitKat screen :D
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  1. ဦးစားကြီးApril 9, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    My phone already have the same build number. 14.3.A.0.681. Do I need to flash again? or Can skip? Thanks

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    1. BlueKelahApril 21, 2014 at 10:47 AM

      No need to flash again, just flash the Advanced Stock Kernel with CWM Recovery to and reboot.

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  2. UnknownApril 13, 2014 at 4:17 AM

    I want to ROOT without unlocking the bootloader...I already hace 14.3.A.0.681_Generic_SG-1276-7937_R3C firmware..when I flash .534fw the imei goes 000000000000 coz I flash different customization like UK one...what to do?

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    1. BlueKelahApril 21, 2014 at 10:48 AM

      Use the official software package from sony's support website download and let it update. You should get your imei back.

      Delete
  3. ဒီေရMay 2, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    Hi!!! How about 14.3.A.0.757 It's same Stock Kernel with CWM Recovery?... I did the update 757 and I use your's Stock Kernel with CWM Recovery.. That I got happen app are all crashed... so... How can I fix it that Problem?

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    1. BlueKelahMay 3, 2014 at 4:41 PM

      I will be making a new post on the new 757 firmware upgrade with the link for the new CWM Recovery soon. You will need an updated kernel for 757 in order to run the new firmware 757.

      Delete
    2. ဒီေရMay 7, 2014 at 12:26 PM

      Thanks... !! I got it for rooted..

      [img]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_evYfuO_mYqejBLOFE1QVhtMUU/edit?usp=sharing[/img]

      [img]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_evYfuO_mYqQlNTUm9LOGJBZ1k/edit?usp=sharing[/img]

      [img]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_evYfuO_mYqUWVRbGg0UjVrV2M/edit?usp=sharing[/img]

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  4. indosat mal-pulMay 5, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    i still have a jellybean on my z1. if i going update to kitkat C6903 14.3.A.0.757 Generic SG 1276-7937_R3C without do the step 2 CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.4.7 + ROOT for Xperia Z1 it can be ?? thanks

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    1. BlueKelahMay 7, 2014 at 11:06 AM

      Yes you can just update the firmware FTF by itself as that already comes with stock kernel. However you won't have root access :D

      Delete
  5. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    i like your post,
    Sony Xperia z1 waterproof smartphone price in pakistan

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