Hey! Recently I tried rooting my Sony Xperia Tipo 11.0.A.4.25 (not dual sim) with one of the links which led to this website. But after the .bat file told me to click restore on the screen that appears on my phone, it just stops over there.
A couple of months back (before the update for my firmware had come out) my phone was rooted and was working perfectly fine. But it crashed when I tried installing CWM. I had sent. It for repairs (not to sony) where they restored my whole phone.
Please help me root my phone. Now I can't do many things without the root. Please help me.
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The root program you are using most likely not compatible with your firmware... atleast send the link to the program so we can see what are you using and help you diagnose the problem...
Root Method
If you want a method to root , first downgrade your frimware 11.0.A.4.22 e=then use bin4ry's method for root....
"uploaded.net/file/0fpyh5c5"
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Can someone please help??
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Neel99200 said:
Someone please help me
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Download Firmware 11.0.A.4.22 - uploaded.net/file/fs16te7f
Download Bin4ry's rooting tool from here - uploaded.net/file/0fpyh5c5
1. First of all flash the firmware 11.0.A.4.22 to your phone
2. Then download The root tool
3. Extract it using 7zip/winzip/whatever!
4. Double click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions..
Use "Normal Mode"
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Is There any other way without downgrading?
Isn't there any other way without downgrading?
And how to I flash the file? Is it like the way you installed CWM for me?
Nope. This one is much more safe. Use flashtool , put the .ftf in the flashtool/firmwares directory , install the drivers needed for your phone in the drivers directory if flashtool does not recognise your phone.. Make a backup first!! First use Sony's update service program(http://www.sonymobile.com/in/tools/update-service/)
and click update , when it says "you are on the latest firmware" click install which will re-load your firmware into your phone (follow instructions there) then go to
C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs folder (program files in case of 32 bit computer)
create a folder called "Source_files" in c:\
in C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs you"ll find One large file (~400MB) and 2 smaller files (~14MB and ~64KB) .Copy those 3
files to "C:\Source_files"
then use flashtool >advanced >decrypt files , Select source folder : "C:\Source_files" , From Files, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 3 files to "Files to convert" click ok From Folder list, select all and click -> to move all files to Firmware content. If it is ICS, tick the Disable Final Verification Check , On Device write the model click ok and let it finish
When it finishes the .ftf file can be found on "C:\Flashtool\firmwares
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"i am not reponsable for any damage you do to your phone by following the steps incorrectly"
i had the same problem this is the answer
try with this metod ...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2120435 for me it worked
bauuuu said:
try with this metod ...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2120435 for me it worked
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But this method you just provided works with firmware 11.0.A.4.22, his phone has firmware 11.0.A.4.25.. i have given him steps to downgrade his firmware... After that he can either use the root method provided by you or the one he was orignally using...
Thanks!!! It worked!!!
bauuuu said:
try with this metod ...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2120435 for me it worked
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Thanks!!!!! It Worked Perfectly Fine!!!!
I Don't now who you are, but I will find you and Kiss You!!!!!
THANKS!!!! :victory::victory::victory::victory::victory::victory::victory:
TechMasta said:
If you want a method to root , first downgrade your frimware 11.0.A.4.22 e=then use bin4ry's method for root....
"uploaded.net/file/0fpyh5c5"
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Does it need the sony's backup & restore app after the firmware flash or it's preinstalled? I'm interested in rooting my tipo, too...
Related
How do I restore back to R2BA020 after rooting my phone?
Sony Ericsson tools won't let me restore back again?
Findee said:
How do I restore back to R2BA020 after rooting my phone?
Sony Ericsson tools won't let me restore back again?
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well u can either have root or the r2ba020 firmware.
choice is urs.
if u want root stick to the instructios.
if u want r2b then follow jerpleas guide to flash r2b firmware on the x10.
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Where is jerpeleas guide? Is that the one for flash tool? Because I can't get it to work :S
Findee said:
Where is jerpeleas guide? Is that the one for flash tool? Because I can't get it to work :S
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
i have the same problem i dont lake the root its to early to root my phone feels like crap now i want to go back to x10i bo20 firmware i know optimus is the best way to flash back to original roms but i want to make sure do we have to use decrypted roms or original shipped roms thats the bit i dont quite understand i think decrypted though.
jutley said:
i have the same problem i dont lake the root its to early to root my phone feels like crap now i want to go back to x10i bo20 firmware i know optimus is the best way to flash back to original roms but i want to make sure do we have to use decrypted roms or original shipped roms thats the bit i dont quite understand i think decrypted though.
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decrypted..
thanks for the quick reply do we have any experts here on optimus flashing a easy guide would be nice what and which files go where when they are downloaded really confusing what to do with the decryprted files do we leave them in the zip format or do we have to unzip them we them end up with loads of files if they are unzipped.Hope someone can shed abit of light on optimus as i can see this is the easy and free way to get back home.
jutley said:
thanks for the quick reply do we have any experts here on optimus flashing a easy guide would be nice what and which files go where when they are downloaded really confusing what to do with the decryprted files do we leave them in the zip format or do we have to unzip them we them end up with loads of files if they are unzipped.Hope someone can shed abit of light on optimus as i can see this is the easy and free way to get back home.
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Think you mean Omnius?
Check this post for set up. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6789689&postcount=324
Download decyrpted fw.
Hope this helps.
jutley said:
thanks for the quick reply do we have any experts here on optimus flashing a easy guide would be nice what and which files go where when they are downloaded really confusing what to do with the decryprted files do we leave them in the zip format or do we have to unzip them we them end up with loads of files if they are unzipped.Hope someone can shed abit of light on optimus as i can see this is the easy and free way to get back home.
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can do two ways.
one download the decrypted files. unzip it, use the flash tool provided by jerplea.
if u have the rom files as downloaded by seus then u can use seus to update or omnius.
in omnius the larger file goes in the first box and the smaller in the next.
jutley said:
thanks for the quick reply do we have any experts here on optimus flashing a easy guide would be nice what and which files go where when they are downloaded really confusing what to do with the decryprted files do we leave them in the zip format or do we have to unzip them we them end up with loads of files if they are unzipped.Hope someone can shed abit of light on optimus as i can see this is the easy and free way to get back home.
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can do two ways.
one download the decrypted files. unzip it, use the flash tool provided by jerplea.
if u have the rom files as downloaded by seus then u can use seus to update or omnius.
in omnius the larger file goes in the first box and the smaller in the next.
Unzip the original zip file so there is 2 files - phone.zip and R1FB001.zip (or whatever its called). In Omnius for the "application" file choose the R1FB001 File and for the "customization" file choose phone. Zip. You really cant go wrong
Found the answer i was looking for above
cvchetan said:
can do two ways.
one download the decrypted files. unzip it, use the flash tool provided by jerplea.
if u have the rom files as downloaded by seus then u can use seus to update or omnius.
in omnius the larger file goes in the first box and the smaller in the next.
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seus does not work have already tried it blags on about firmware already up to date tried all the methods i am comming from root back to x10i latest firmware so seus is no good ominus is the way to go back if anyone wants to go back after they have rooted and dont like it.
I managed to restore back again. I just copied the .sin files in from a decrypted firmware into the step 1 folder then ran step 1.bat
Works like a charm
I can now repair in Sony Ericsson Updater again
How many . Sin files what about zip file that is named phone can u give details of files to replace
I was able to successfully unroot my x10a with omnius. And then I updated to the x10i firmware again Going to wait until full root is achieved and stable.
jutley said:
How many . Sin files what about zip file that is named phone can u give details of files to replace
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Well I used R2BA020 for flash tool version.
From the large file I copied across the system file which had a really long name so I renamed it to system.sin
From the smaller file I coppied;
amss_fs.sin
apps_log.sin
amss.sin
fota0.sin
fota1.sin
recovery.sin
dsp1.sin
boot.sin
cache.sin
Then I ran step 1.bat again and then I just repaired in Updater Tool.
Hope this helps.
thanks Findee! works for me.
Really sorry if I'm hijacking the thread.. I recently rooted and I don't really like root right now so... Figured it would be a waste to start a whole new thread again.
Just so I'm sure I'm doing it right.. I have the two O2 R2 firmware files I used to debrand my X10 with PC Companion.
Can I use these in Omnius? They don't seem to show up as "compatible file" types when browsing for them. However the ones that are in zip format are.
Which ones do I use? The ones from the debrand method or the "flash tool" files.
Use the decrypted zip ones in in optimus very simpley
thanks Findee!!!!
So... I realize there's multiple threads of people asking help on unbricking in general, but I accidentally re-locked the bootloader before flashing a stock kernel.
... Is this phone now a lost cause?
lolstebbo said:
So... I realize there's multiple threads of people asking help on unbricking in general, but I accidentally re-locked the bootloader before flashing a stock kernel.
... Is this phone now a lost cause?
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Repair it with PC Companion or SEUS.
And why did you relock the bootloader???
SmG67 said:
Repair it with PC Companion or SEUS.
And why did you relock the bootloader???
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It keeps giving me a "no software is available for your phone" message.
I meant to flash the stock kernel on it, but, for some reason, I brain farted and accidentally locked the bootloader.
lolstebbo said:
It keeps giving me a "no software is available for your phone" message.
I meant to flash the stock kernel on it, but, for some reason, I brain farted and accidentally locked the bootloader.
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If you're on gingerbread or lower than you should be able to unlock it again with flashtool, as far as i'm aware. Try a stock firmware flashable with flashtool, there should be some available in the x10mini pro development section of this forum.
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If you're on gingerbread or lower than you should be able to unlock it again with flashtool, as far as i'm aware. Try a stock firmware flashable with flashtool, there should be some available in the x10mini pro development section of this forum.
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I can't even get Flashtool to recognize it, though; it was on MiniCM10 and nAa's kernel before the accident. I have the stock ROM and kernel ready, I just.... did the wrong step first on accident.
lolstebbo said:
I can't even get Flashtool to recognize it, though; it was on MiniCM10 and nAa's kernel before the accident. I have the stock ROM and kernel ready, I just.... did the wrong step first on accident.
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You don't need to have it recognised in order to flash it... just put it in flashmode...
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You don't need to have it recognised in order to flash it... just put it in flashmode...
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It doesn't work; I can't even get to the bootloader unlock opinion. The "Plugins" drop-down menu is empty and fastboot gives me an error message when I try to flash anything.
I guess it's R.I.P for this phone?
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It doesn't work; I can't even get to the bootloader unlock opinion. The "Plugins" drop-down menu is empty and fastboot gives me an error message when I try to flash anything.
I guess it's R.I.P for this phone?
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I hope you meant to say flashtool, and not fastboot? our phones don't support fastboot. Always choose flashmode...
The Plugins drop-down should be empty because the ROM you're on is unsupported for the unlock-plugin.
However, you should be able to flash the stock kernel, Hold on...
This should be flashable with flashtool. I can't guarantee that it will make your phone work properly, but it will give you back the stock kernel, and possible enable you to unlock your bootloader again, or at least enable you to flash the other firmware you had lying around...
SmG67 said:
I hope you meant to say flashtool, and not fastboot? our phones don't support fastboot. Always choose flashmode...
The Plugins drop-down should be empty because the ROM you're on is unsupported for the unlock-plugin.
However, you should be able to flash the stock kernel, Hold on...
This should be flashable with flashtool. I can't guarantee that it will make your phone work properly, but it will give you back the stock kernel, and possible enable you to unlock your bootloader again, or at least enable you to flash the other firmware you had lying around...
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ohmygodiloveyousomuchrightnow. Thanks so much. It can boot up now, but nothing responds after it boots into the lock screen. Beats the phone being completely bricked, though.
lolstebbo said:
ohmygodiloveyousomuchrightnow. Thanks so much. It can boot up now, but nothing responds after it boots into the lock screen. Beats the phone being completely bricked, though.
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The same thing happened to my xperia mini pro (U20a) when trying to update through SEUS and the software in the pc (PC companion) crashed by performing an illegal operation(Now it is no longer recognized by seus). This result my phone turning into a brick with only a big triangle with ! mark and a phone's picture was displayed on the screen when it turned on. I have never rooted the phone or installed Xrecovery/busybox (learned about them from this forum threads only). So I was anxiously following this thread and installed Flashtool and downloaded the ftf file (220MB) specified in this thread. Then voila, the flash was successful with this and the phone switched on. Now the second level of problem starts. None of the keys ( even the power key) or touch screen responds once the phone boots up.However the SIM is responding to the incoming calls (although cannot receive them as the touch screen is not operational). The battery is 100% charged and sim signal is 100% with sd card successfully mounted . Every time I need to remove the battery to switch it off. The display is now showing current date time (in a blue background) and a lock(left) and speaker (right) icons. Everything is stalled here. Downloaded two more firmwares and bundled them(sin files) in flash tool, but none worked except this fft file.
Please help
PS I have attached the flash tool log file for this flash.
To both of you: Try Repair with PC Companion.
1. Leave the phone unplugged
2. Start PC Companion
3. Choose Support Zone
4. Choose Update
5. It can find no update because your phone is unplugged
6. Click the Repair-link it shows
7. Follow the instructions from there on.
Hope that works, if not: Download this and flash with flashtool.
Thanx for the quick reply.
I have started the pc companion and go to the repair option. However after selecting the model from the list, it started updating. Then BANG!! Again the program performed an illegal operation and shutdown by the window XP.. The entire PC screen hanged and I had to manually kill it by pressing ALT+Ctrl+Del . So it seems this method will not work in my laptop.
Downloading your FTF file and trying it in flash tool. Hope it will work.:crying:
PS: your link is now pointing to the zip file and I have tried the UK version of that already ( by building the ftf from sin files in flash tool) with no improvement. Can you give a ftf file directly like the last one ? Thanx in advance.
bukaida said:
Thanx for the quick reply.
I have started the pc companion and go to the repair option. However after selecting the model from the list, it started updating. Then BANG!! Again the program performed an illegal operation and shutdown by the window XP.. The entire PC screen hanged and I had to manually kill it by pressing ALT+Ctrl+Del . So it seems this method will not work in my laptop.
Downloading your FTF file and trying it in flash tool. Hope it will work.:crying:
PS: your link is now pointing to the zip file and I have tried the UK version of that already ( by building the ftf from sin files in flash tool) with no improvement. Can you give a ftf file directly like the last one ? Thanx in advance.
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No need to make it yourself, just rename the zip-file you download to .ftf and flash it.
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No need to make it yourself, just rename the zip-file you download to .ftf and flash it.
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Renamed the file from zip to ftf and put it inside the firmwares folder under flash tool. But during firmware selection while flashing, it is not showing anything ( only your earlier ftf file is visible). Am I doing something wrong?
bukaida said:
Renamed the file from zip to ftf and put it inside the firmwares folder under flash tool. But during firmware selection while flashing, it is not showing anything ( only your earlier ftf file is visible). Am I doing something wrong?
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Possibly... Rename it to U20.ftf and see if it shows up in the list then
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Possibly... Rename it to U20.ftf and see if it shows up in the list then
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Renamed from original UK_2.1_minipro.zip to U20.ftf but still not visible in firmware list. Screenshot attached.
bukaida said:
Renamed from original UK_2.1_minipro.zip to U20.ftf but still not visible in firmware list. Screenshot attached.
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Did you remove the other one you flashed earlier?
Not sure what's going wrong there, it should show up...
You did restart flashtool?
If you are still there
I removed and reinstalled the flash tool. Followed the procedure discussed so far. Still it is not showing in the list.Screen shot attached. The U20 option which is showing is for your earlier ftf file (kernel_locked) and not the renamed one (however if I bundle the sin files and create the ftf by specifying build number, version etc..) it is showing. However , flushing with that made no improvement. It took sometime to respond as I was trying these.
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I removed and reinstalled the flash tool. Followed the procedure discussed so far. Still it is not showing in the list.Screen shot attached. The U20 option which is showing is for your earlier ftf file (kernel_locked) and not the renamed one (however if I bundle the sin files and create the ftf by specifying build number, version etc..) it is showing. However , flushing with that made no improvement. It took sometime to respond as I was trying these.
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Try this
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Try this
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My bandwidth for this month has ended. However I still have night unlimited facility. So I will download it at night. One more thing, when the download is handled by firefox, the file size is showing as 120 MB but in Internet Download manager, it is 213MB. What is the actual size ?
Hi everyone, my brother asked me to root his Sony Xperia U.
I tried following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
But it always says that it failed to root, attached the log file for you guys to see.
TugaSonic said:
Hi everyone, my brother asked me to root his Sony Xperia U.
I tried following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
But it always says that it failed to root, attached the log file for you guys to see.
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do you install drivers at flashtool?
after install import device,Xperia U at flashtool
Ben Ling said:
do you install drivers at flashtool?
after install import device,Xperia U at flashtool
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Yes, I installed drivers, when I go to import device it just says that there's no device to import.
Also, after trying one more time, when I press the confirm button (step 5 of the tutorial) it says that an error ocorred (it says something about memory and to try again),
TugaSonic said:
Yes, I installed drivers, when I go to import device it just says that there's no device to import.
Also, after trying one more time, when I press the confirm button (step 5 of the tutorial) it says that an error ocorred (it says something about memory and to try again),
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For this you will need Flashtool and Xperia drivers intalled on your PC. (Installing Sony PC companion will do)
Well, what you need to do is download the kernel of previous version. I have attached a file but I am not sure if its the old version. (.10)
Flash FTF of your desired STOCK rom ICS via Flashtool.
Flash kernel of any version before 6.1.1.b.1.54 .
Root it using the file attached.
And you are done!
Make sure the USB tethering is ON in Settings >development !
I have attached the files on page 11 on this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42244647#post42244647
Hnk1 said:
For this you will need Flashtool and Xperia drivers intalled on your PC. (Installing Sony PC companion will do)
Well, what you need to do is download the kernel of previous version. I have attached a file but I am not sure if its the old version. (.10)
Flash FTF of your desired STOCK rom ICS via Flashtool.
Flash kernel of any version before 6.1.1.b.1.54 .
Root it using the file attached.
And you are done!
Make sure the USB tethering is ON in Settings >development !
I have attached the files on page 11 on this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42244647#post42244647
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Just tried to flash the kernel and when I start the phone all I can see is a black screen (as wallpaper) and the normal icons on top (baterry, etc.) and I can't do anything else with the phone.
Is that normal? If so I just have to root it now with the file attached on your post right?
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Yes, I installed drivers, when I go to import device it just says that there's no device to import.
Also, after trying one more time, when I press the confirm button (step 5 of the tutorial) it says that an error ocorred (it says something about memory and to try again),
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TugaSonic said:
Just tried to flash the kernel and when I start the phone all I can see is a black screen (as wallpaper) and the normal icons on top (baterry, etc.) and I can't do anything else with the phone.
Is that normal? If so I just have to root it now with the file attached on your post right?
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NO, but don't worry.
Is your bootloader unlocked?
if not, this must be the reason.
if ýou have unlocked bootloader then,
Flash kernel again and root it using .10.
I am thinking you must have disconnected the phone in the middle.
Were you on administration when you tried to flash it ?
You must give administration rights to run the programme.
Were the drivers properly installed ?
A screen came and said to restore and then you didnot disconnect your phone till the programme asked you to ?
Have you followed instructions properly ?
IF all this doesnot work, Flash FTF of ICS of any ICS you like . Root it again !
I have rooted my phone so many times with the file i sent !
And you are using the option 1 when it asks you to root. You are rooting a mobile and not a tablet.
If anything you need to ask, I be writing you back!
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NO, but don't worry.
Is your bootloader unlocked?
if not, this must be the reason.
if ýou have unlocked bootloader then,
Flash kernel again and root it using .10.
I am thinking you must have disconnected the phone in the middle.
Were you on administration when you tried to flash it ?
You must give administration rights to run the programme.
Were the drivers properly installed ?
A screen came and said to restore and then you didnot disconnect your phone till the programme asked you to ?
Have you followed instructions properly ?
IF all this doesnot work, Flash FTF of ICS of any ICS you like . Root it again !
I have rooted my phone so many times with the file i sent !
And you are using the option 1 when it asks you to root. You are rooting a mobile and not a tablet.
If anything you need to ask, I be writing you back!
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Hi again, I still haven't tried rooting since I don't have bootloader unlocked.
I tried following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
But when I went to verify if I can unlock my phone's bootloader it says No. Do I have to follow another tutorial? Or is it impossible?
TugaSonic said:
Hi again, I still haven't tried rooting since I don't have bootloader unlocked.
I tried following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
But when I went to verify if I can unlock my phone's bootloader it says No. Do I have to follow another tutorial? Or is it impossible?
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As I suspected, your phone has come with locked bootloader. This means that Sony will not support your phone to be unlocked. The reason simply is they do not want to give out cheap phones so you can use any other sim on your phone. However, you can only run roms which support locked bootloader and you can not experiment much with your phone as it will brick your device. There are quite few roms which support locked bootloader. Further, the tutorial is simply from Sony and thus will not work for your phone!
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As I suspected, your phone has come with locked bootloader. This means that Sony will not support your phone to be unlocked. The reason simply is they do not want to give out cheap phones so you can use any other sim on your phone. However, you can only run roms which support locked bootloader and you can not experiment much with your phone as it will brick your device. There are quite few roms which support locked bootloader. Further, the tutorial is simply from Sony and thus will not work for your phone!
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OK, one last thing, I found this rom (it says that works with locked bootloader): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=194647
But in the instructions it says to flash it via CWM (I know that it's a custom recovery), I searched and the tutorials I found either ask for root or unlocked bootloader.
The text file attached in OP doesn't help much as I am not able to know which FW are you using.
I assume that the FW is greater than B.1.10 which Is why u are facing problems while rooting as the FW used in the guide in OP is B.1.10.
FYI, B.1.10 was directly rootable without much hassle just by following the guide but if you have a C.1.0 / B.1.89 / B.1.100 Stock Rom on your device then you will have to do some extra steps
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Mayank7795 said:
The text file attached in OP doesn't help much as I am not able to know which FW are you using.
I assume that the FW is greater than B.1.10 which Is why u are facing problems while rooting as the FW used in the guide in OP is B.1.10.
FYI, B.1.10 was directly rootable without much hassle just by following the guide but if you have a C.1.0 / B.1.89 / B.1.100 Stock Rom on your device then you will have to do some extra steps
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On my phone it says, Build Number: 6.1.1.B.1.54
Here's the Rooting Process for you.
This Rooting guide applies to all FW versions above B.1.10.
1) Open Flashtool.
2) Click the Flash icon.
3) Select Flash Mode. (Make sure USB Debugging is ON in your Mobile Settings before connecting to PC)
4) Select & Flash the B.1.10 kernel. Then Reboot.
5) Select the Un-Lock icon and choose your preferred SU app & proceed.
6) Follow the on-screen instructions.
7) Now you have rooted your device.
8) Flash B.1.54 kernel and let the device reboot.
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B.1.10 Kernel - Download Here
B.1.54 Kernel - Download Here
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Mayank7795 said:
Here's the Rooting Process for you.
This Rooting guide applies to all FW versions above B.1.10.
1) Open Flashtool.
2) Click the Flash icon.
3) Select Flash Mode. (Make sure USB Debugging is ON in your Mobile Settings before connecting to PC)
4) Select & Flash the B.1.10 kernel. Then Reboot.
5) Select the Un-Lock icon and choose your preferred SU app & proceed.
6) Follow the on-screen instructions.
7) Now you have rooted your device.
8) Flash B.1.54 kernel and let the device reboot.
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But I need the bootloader unlocked to follow that process, don't I?
TugaSonic said:
But I need the bootloader unlocked to follow that process, don't I?
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You don't need to unlock your bootloader in case of flashing stock kernels.
Unlocking bootloader is necessary to flash custom built kernels.
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Mayank7795 said:
You don't need to unlock your bootloader in case of flashing stock kernels.
Unlocking bootloader is necessary to flash custom built kernels.
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app
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OK, thanks.
Just followed the process and now it's rooted.
Congrats..
Now I would request a MOD to close this thread as the problem has been solved. :good:
So, here is the .84 firmware with -86 baseband for the GSM Xperia Play.
From what I see, there are a few firmware changes since .79 firmware and a baseband update. Also, some applications like the Browser and the Phonebook seem to have some changes.
Download: R800i_4.0.2.A.0.84_Vodafone_DE_(1247-8566).ftf
How to Root:
1 - Download All 3 files from this Repository: .84 Firmware Rook Kit
2 - Flash R800i_.79_Kernel.ftf using Flashtools
3 - Root Phone using Eroot1.3.5.exe Tool
4 - Flash R800i_.84_Kernel.ftf using Flashtools
4 - Enjoy your .84 Rooted Firmware!
Thank you all!
Nice Man... Thanks
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appreciated!
I am sorry to ask, but how do I install this? I am a novice. the last update I booted in recovery and installed the zip. this is a ftf file and don't know how to install.
thank you.
legacygt777 said:
appreciated!
I am sorry to ask, but how do I install this? I am a novice. the last update I booted in recovery and installed the zip. this is a ftf file and don't know how to install.
thank you.
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you need to flash it Via app called flashtool on windows
fliperpl said:
you need to flash it Via app called flashtool on windows
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so I got the flashtool loaded on my pc. I put the firmware in the folder. installed the drivers from the flashtools. when it gets to the point where it says for me to unplug and power off the device, it says there's an error and that I need to install drivers.
can someone help? thanks
legacygt777 said:
so I got the flashtool loaded on my pc. I put the firmware in the folder. installed the drivers from the flashtools. when it gets to the point where it says for me to unplug and power off the device, it says there's an error and that I need to install drivers.
can someone help? thanks
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install flash mode fastboot,xperia play, drivers from C:\flashtool\drivers
fliperpl said:
install flash mode fastboot,xperia play, drivers from C:\flashtool\drivers
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I installed flash tool 64
I clicked on flash icon
clicked on flashboot mode
"xperia play" I don't see this?
Tutorial...
legacygt777 said:
I installed flash tool 64
I clicked on flash icon
clicked on flashboot mode
"xperia play" I don't see this?
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How to say hmmmm.... I make some screen shot
1) go to flashtool folder-->drivers--> click to FlashTool-drivers.exe not rar...
2)
thats all
Back on topic, is this any different from the other 8X version? I think its name was "Docomo".
Frutak said:
How to say hmmmm.... I make some screen shot
1) go to flashtool folder-->drivers--> click to FlashTool-drivers.exe not rar...
2)
thats all
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thanks for the details and patience. don't know what happened but the whole processed put me back on stock factory from the beginning. lol such a noob on this. oh well.
Toasty Clown said:
Back on topic, is this any different from the other 8X version? I think its name was "Docomo".
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Docomo Fw: 4.0.1.C.0.86
This Fw: 4.0.2.A.0.84
This Firmware is newer, it has some diferente apps, and baseband changes
does anyone know how to root this new fw?
pipyakas said:
does anyone know how to root this new fw?
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This might help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40431122
Cant root the firmware... with this tool ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40431122 )
flow27 said:
Cant root the firmware... with this tool ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40431122 )
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I have used this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054504
Method 2 ) its working, but you must change kernel from stock to--> (Lupus, doomkernel)
I could not root my 800at phone with this firmware. I am on a locked bootloader/stock kernel. ive used 2 programs to root.
try to flash .79 kernel, then root, then flash .84 kernel again, it might work.
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I found i file call rootxperia.zip, flashed it nthrough cwm and it worked
However, i got my flex cable mal functioned, so im saying goodbye to xpkay soon since in my place there is no way to fix it
pipyakas said:
I found i file call rootxperia.zip, flashed it nthrough cwm and it worked
However, i got my flex cable mal functioned, so im saying goodbye to xpkay soon since in my place there is no way to fix it
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I know it works, but you need to unlock the bootloader to do it that way
Hi i bought a Z5C but it got a boot logo from t-mobile is there any way to remove it?
If i make a hard reset or update the android does it get away?
I dont want to root it its brand new.
I guess you could flash a customized firm from flashtool
Gabcsu said:
Hi i bought a Z5C but it got a boot logo from t-mobile is there any way to remove it?
If i make a hard reset or update the android does it get away?
I dont want to root it its brand new.
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Yup, just flash an international ftf with flash tool and you'll be set
So iam the bigest noob here i think.
Is there a step to step tutorial how to do it?
Are there any risks?Will be my warranty voided?
And thank you for checking by and helping me!
Gabcsu said:
So iam the bigest noob here i think.
Is there a step to step tutorial how to do it?
Are there any risks?Will be my warranty voided?
And thank you for checking by and helping me!
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just look around on these forums!
basically, unlock your bootloader via the sony site, download flashtool, xperifirm, install the right drivers, and flash
AlphaDream0 said:
just look around on these forums!
basically, unlock your bootloader via the sony site, download flashtool, xperifirm, install the right drivers, and flash
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You dont need to unlock the bootloader lol that will void your waranty
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So unlocking bootloader voids my warranty.
Some easy way to delete the bootanimation.zip? i tryed trough Astro file manager but i dont have premmison to rename or delet ot that section of phone.
No that won't work.
You need this: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Open Xperifirm and download the appropriate firmware. (I would suggest 32.2. file, it doesn't have to match your country per se, depends)
After downloading go to Tools -> Bundles -> Create and point to the downloaded files. This creates the actual FTF file needed.
Click on Flash device, choose Flashmode, choose the downloaded firmware, wipe everything (so make sure to back up your data) and follow further instructions and you're done.