I updated it to latest release of android 2.1
The Build number if 2.1.A.0.435
Kernel : 2.6.29
Baseband version : 2.1.54
It includes multitouch,hd video recording,5 homescreens etc..
So should i root it to get 2.2 Froyo ?
Somewhere i read that if you root your phone, your warranty is voided but i also read that if you flash back to your original firmware, you get back your warranty.
Well i am from india,so the phone is not locked(i think) because i can insert sim of any company on it.
So will my warranty voided if i root my phone ?
Are there any risks if we root our phone and is it worth the risk ?
thanks to the developers working here we have a completely safe way to root our phones (of course it is easy as well)
first you need is to download the flashtool 0.26 (in the X10 android development forum)
then connect your phone into PC in the usb debugging mode
open the flashtool and click the root button, the programme will push the root permission onto your device
then install busybox and superuser from market
as for risks, i'm not a pro here so if anyone can also answer about that =P
But what about warranty ? Thats my major conern
coolsid8 said:
But what about warranty ? Thats my major conern
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If you don't change your firmware, then rooting your phone shouldn't void your warranty. So this method shouldn't void your warranty.
You can flash a stock firmware back to make it appear as if u did nothing. From what I read ppl have had full success with that.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
aR_ChRiS said:
thanks to the developers working here we have a completely safe way to root our phones (of course it is easy as well)
first you need is to download the flashtool 0.26 (in the X10 android development forum)
then connect your phone into PC in the usb debugging mode
open the flashtool and click the root button, the programme will push the root permission onto your device
then install busybox and superuser from market
as for risks, i'm not a pro here so if anyone can also answer about that =P
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While you're there, just push the JIT function on - makes a huge difference to performance
I just had one more doubt : Does Rooting Format your phone ?
@goRt : Can you please tell me a bit more about JIT ?
@mrljlamon : Do i need to backup my current firmware or it will automatically be done by SEUS ?
No!
Sent from my xperia using XDA App
@goRt : Can you please tell me a bit more about JIT ?
@mrljlamon : Do i need to backup my current firmware or it will automatically be done by SEUS ?
Well i finally rooted it .. using superoneclick 1.6.5
Now what can i do more on it ?
JIT, or the "just in time compiler" is the algorithm used in froyo to enhance the speed of the system
there's a post on that mod in the android development section, which requires you to install xRecovery to flash that into your phone (refer to that post for more details)
for warranty issues, yes, rooting will void your warranty
but reverting everything back to stock is easy as you can flash back to the stock rom using the xda global version or go to SEUS and select the 'recover/repair' option
Wait!
Perhaps you should wait until a Absolutely stable, Daily use Rom get released!
hey bro
i just got my xperia x10i for about 2 weeks ago
And yesterday i finally able to root it (lol too slow)
i tried the z4root its not working for me, so i try the superoneclick and yes it rooted mine
After that i try reflash my xperia with official firmware agian, walla! it back to whatever you got from Sony Ericsson store (non root-ed etc) i doing this just to test whether will it unroot and yes it will unroot if you run the pc compian update tools
And i re-root agn now its rooted (i am going to try honeycomb mod soon)
And rooting might void waranty but, unroot it then warraty should be back
And if you follow the instruction welly, then i guess no problem will occur on ur x10i
Thanks all ...
I finally rooted my phone using superoneclick v1.6.5
then installed jit and removed crap apps.
Thanks to XDA people ..
Kinda got stuck in between on SE screen but kinda figured how to work again ..
yes, normally first boots after flashing/ installing stuff through xRecovery are longer.
just be patient with that
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Hi guys. yeah hi to you guys.
this thread are probably only for newbies, and when you're reading at this post,
YES , you're noobs. (i once was)
what purpose im posting this thread?
since there's been couples of, i mean tons of new x10 mini/pro that with no ability to solve their problem with:
bricked devices, downgrade, upgrade, rooting, xrecovery.
not all member can help you guys everytime when kill your device or asking for tutorial how-to thing with posting new thread.
so i decided this post gonna help you solved most of your problem.
ABOUT SECTION
Before wee get started, lt me explain little more details ABOUT:
1. Rooting
2. xRecovery
3. Flashing, Downgrading and Upgrading
4. Troubleshooting
1. Rooting
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What is Rooting? and what are the benefits Rooting my device?
Let me tell you why.
What Is Rooting?
First of all, for the newbies, let me define what rooting is. Getting root or
rooting your phone is the process of modifying the operating system on your
device which will grant you complete control over it.
This means you can overcome limitations that the carriers and manufacturers
put on your phone, extend system functionality, and even upgrade it to a custom flavor of Android.
The name root equally known as Administrator on Windows is called root.
Benefits Of Rooting
Full Control Over Android
1. Back Up The System
2. Save Space On Your Phone
3. Move cache data to SD card
4. Move installed applications to SD card
5. Install Custom ROMs & Themes
6. Run Special Applications:
some of application that needed rooting access
# Super User – allows you to approve or deny root access to any application
# Auto Memory Manager – kills tasks you wouldn’t be able to otherwise
# Move Cache for Root – move cache for browser, market, maps, street view,
and gmail onto SD card
# Startup Manager – Clean up android system from system startup to boost
system power and memory from the get go
# SetCPU for Root Users – Overclocking your rooted device lets you speed up
your phone’s processor when you are using it and lets you slow it down when it
goes into "sleep" mode. It can either be a battery hog or battery saver.
# Root Explorer - working as file manager, where you can manage file not only
on sd card, but also in system files.
# Rom Manager - which allows you to easily flash a custom recovery image
which is what you will need in order to backup and restore your phone.
2.xRecovery
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What is xRecovery? and the benefits of xRecovery?
What is xRecovery?
xRecovery is a custom recovery console proudly made by Zdzihu for Sony
Ericsson Xperia X10, Mini and Mini Pro devices based on the source code of
Cyanogen’s recovery
Benefits Of xRecovery
It lets you easily perform:
1. Manage and Restore Backups.
(good options before flashing or installing custom incase of bricking your device, you can always use xRecovery to restore backuped files)
2. Reboot.
(allow you to reboot)
3. Installing and flashing ROMs, Themes and Applications From Zip Files.
4. Wipe Your Phone, Factory Reset, Wiping Cache, Data, Dalvik Cache and
Battery Stats.
5. Mounting, Unmounting System Files.
(allowed you to to modified files and folder inside system files)
6. Formatting Partitions.
7. Fixing Permissions.
(allowed you to modify, set the right permission for certain files)
3. Flashing, Downgrading & Upgrading
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What is Flashing, Downgrading & Upgrading??? are you retarded?:D
I don't think i have to explain these more details cause eventhough you're noob.
anyway i'll just explain it in simple way.
0. Flashing are the universal word for Downgrading and Upgrading and installing.
(thats the way im using the word for flashing.)
(eg: im going to flash the old firmware/ the latest firmware/the awesome
Sony Blues Theme/ the Froyo ROM.)
1. Downgrading is the proccess where you're reverting your android baseband
and
firmware to the old version.
2. Upgrading is the proccess where you're going to update your baseband and
firmware to the latest version.
3. Both of the proccess above can be perform with Flashtool and Sony Ericsson
Update Service(you can't downgrade using SEUS)
Nujhum Sensei, i got couples of question.
1. What is Flash Tool?
-FlashTool now is something like an all in one Tool for your phone.
It can:
- Flash original Images (Android 1.6 & Android 2.1 Images)
- Root your phone (Only if the phone is on a 2.1 android version)
- Install xRecovery, Busybox
- Clean your Rom (remove /system/apps apps of your choice)
- Clear dalvik cache
- Optimize (install of JIT v2)
- Customize (installs apps found in the custom/apps folder of the flashtool)
- Clean uninstalled (remove any references to system apps removed in the Clean (root needed) step)
- Edit /system/build.prop
2. What is Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) ?
-Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS)
It can:
-Update your phone for optimal performance and get the latest enhancements.
-Regardless if you have the latest software, it is a good routine to run Update
Service to improve software stability.
-Also, if you experience problems with your phone this may be solved by a software update.
4. Troubleshooting
i. Bricked Device
ii. Waranty Void
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i. bricked devices
- normally a bricked device happened on the proccess of installing/flasing
custom ROMs and Themes, Down/Upgrading using flashtool and etc.(i only
experienced all those i've stated).
- most problem you'll encountered whith bricked device are, endless loop
reboot, loop reboot and can't load xRecovery and else. :D
- and when it happen.
- "MOM, i killed my phone that daddy bought for me last week. he's going to kill
me". DONT WORRY, THERE'S ALWAYS HAVE SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEMS.
- You can always flash your device using Sony Ericsson Update Service (SUES).
which i've include where to download and how to use it in the 3rd step of
Flashing/Down/Upgrading Tutorial.
ii. waranty void
- the most critical part, at least the most of you guys will think after rooting,
xrecovery, installing custom room now your waraty are void.
- why? because Sony wont like it when we messing up with their device.
- don't worry you can get it back by flashing it using, yes, again using SEUS.
Done with the details.
First of all, the link im gonna post are not mine.
you can thank me (i don't mind if you didn't), but thank the original creator.
ROOTING YOUR ANDROID
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This is the starting point of getting your warranty void.
What you're going to do here is Rooting your phone,
and make your android do something amazing that Superman can't.
Refer to ABOUT SECTION #1.
for X10 MINI/MINI Pro Build Number/Firmware
2.0.A.0.504
2.0.2.A.24
2.1.1.A.0.6
Click here How-to-ROOT (it should work 100% with above listed build number)
xRecovery YOUR ANDROID
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The second step after Rooting your android, are having xRecovery install to your android.
Refer to ABOUT SECTION #2
for X10 MINI/MINI Pro Build Number/Firmware
2.0.A.0.504
2.0.2.A.24
2.1.1.A.0.6
Click here How-to-xRecovery (but if you're having problem, i've attached xRecovery+busybox that works 101% )
busybox must be installed before proceed with xRecovery installation.
1. download, extract and copy to sdcard.
2. use root explorer, select and move all three busybox, chargemon, xrecovery.tar from sdcard to system>bin (before you paste it, make sure you mount R/W) and paste.
3. now reboot or switch off/on, just right after the white Sony Ericsson logo appeared, hit and combo the back button till xRecovery loaded.
4. you're done.
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FLAShING, DOWN/UPGRADING YOUR ANDROID
(you can use all 3 Methods for bricked device, but since you're NOOB, the 3rd are the best method )
Code:
This is where you're going to flash with different version of baseband and
firmware.
Unbrick a bricked devices.
Some custom ROMs need certain baseband and firmware, and this the how you'll
do it to change baseband and firmware.
Refer to ABOUT SECTION #3
1st Method
NOTE: if you guys are on 2.1.1.A.0.6 & 2.0.2.A.24 revert 2.0.A.0.504
for X10 MINI
for X10 MINI Pro
2nd Method
NOTE: if you guys are on 2.1.1.A.0.6 & 2.0.A.0.504 revert/upgrade to 2.0.2.A.24
for X10 MINI/MINI Pro
3rd Method
NOTE: if you guys are on 2.0.A.0.504 & 2.0.2.A.24 upgrade to 2.1.1.A.0.6
Just download Sony Ericsson Update Service from Sony Official site
(you can use this step for bricked device)
download and install Sony Ericsson Update Service, it should be searching for new firmware.
when it's done:
follow and read the instruction very carefully via SEUS or here.
1. ready SEUS update.
2. turn on usb debugging mode: setting>application>development>debugging mode.
3. turn off your device.
4. plug usb cable to pc, unplug mini usb from you x10 mini/pro.
5. SEUS, tick the box saying "i hereby accept the License Agreement", and click start.
6. select your Sony device and proceed with next button.
7. ready your device, press and hold back key and plug in mini usb to your device.
8. when the LED flash to green, SEUS is ready to flash your device for new fw 2.1.1.A.0.6.
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DANGER DRAGON A HEAD!!!
Just for reminder, before you guys flashing a custom rom or theme, make sure you back up you original stock rom with xRecovery. WHY!!?
when you did something wrong in the flashing process, you can always retore it with xRecovery.
just like that~
Credits to:
CLShortFuse for awesome Rooting tool SuperOneClick
Bin4ry providing mini/pro firmware and Flashtool
DaRk_dOg for the Generic 2.0.2.A.0.24 install tutorial
zdzihu for xrecovery console and method
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan super work now x rec is working greaaaaaaaaaaaat
many thanks for the info man
best regards
Nice post, im not gonna use it but this is good , all we was noobs some day
jik saw said:
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan super work now x rec is working greaaaaaaaaaaaat
many thanks for the info man
best regards
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you're welcome.
now with xRecovery installed, not only the notification bar, but you can flash your device with a custom rom.
you can try
Cyanogen [email protected]
Cyanogen [email protected] by Owain94
since there are no custom theme (in pretty sure) been develop for 2.1.1.A.0.6 till now.
D4rKn3sSyS said:
Nice post, im not gonna use it but this is good , all we was noobs some day
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man, you're damn right, we was...
still thinking if there still something missing How-to-for-NOOBS thread.
thank you soooo much this is really foolproof and even i managed to do it
x-peria-pro said:
thank you soooo much this is really foolproof and even i managed to do it
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dont forget to thank the original devs...
all thanks to them...
XDA Devs aren't ****ing awesome, they're just OMGWTF!!!
nujhum said:
man, you're damn right, we was...
still thinking if there still something missing How-to-for-NOOBS thread.
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You should add too how to install themes, i know its easy, but i bricked my device once because of that lol XD
D4rKn3sSyS said:
You should add too how to install themes, i know its easy, but i bricked my device once because of that lol XD
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i will think about that later, either to post it or no.
it should be no problem if they read the instructions, and the requirement, and the right base band/firmware for installing themes and custom roms.
well, lets see, if more request to come.
if wouldn't hurt, but
im not sure if it goes well with the dev that own the rom or theme.
hahah.nice post bro.nyway we're from same country.haha
f-24 said:
hahah.nice post bro.nyway we're from same country.haha
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thanks. great this post help you. i see so we're neighbor. im from sabahan...
and welcome to xda community.
please, some help. i have rooted and applied xrecovery via the terminal and all ok. but for some reason i cannot boot into recovery for the love of god. any suggestions please?
huetson2 said:
please, some help. i have rooted and applied xrecovery via the terminal and all ok. but for some reason i cannot boot into recovery for the love of god. any suggestions please?
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try install xRecovery manually using Root Explorer.
download the attached xRecover on first post.
i tried that too and cannot access recovery either - set permissions everything fine just no recovery
huetson2 said:
i tried that too and cannot access recovery either - set permissions everything fine just no recovery
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dont have to change permission.
reboot your device, right after the white sony ericsson appear, hit multiple time the back button.
Well this is perfect, but the only problem that I see is Root Explorer app is not anymore free, so it is better to update post with alternative apps!
Thanks
DanielFran said:
Well this is perfect, but the only problem that I see is Root Explorer app is not anymore free, so it is better to update post with alternative apps!
Thanks
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yeah too bad, great i did backup my free root explorer.
nujhum said:
dont have to change permission.
reboot your device, right after the white sony ericsson appear, hit multiple time the back button.
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i'm lost then as this doesnt work for me at all, busybox, xrecovery, jit...all installed correctly
huetson2 said:
i'm lost then as this doesnt work for me at all, busybox, xrecovery, jit...all installed correctly
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im not sure. reflash use seus and try everything again. im not really sure what your problem.
DanielFran said:
Well this is perfect, but the only problem that I see is Root Explorer app is not anymore free, so it is better to update post with alternative apps!
Thanks
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i got payed root explorer i can atached if u need
Have an Xperia X10 with Android 2.1. Wanted to root my phone to upgrade to gingerbread. However i admit i got confused with the plethora of links and pages and 6 hours later i have a phone that only has "Sony Ericsson" written on it.
Here's how i started - based on DoomLord's instructions i installed Flashtool (from here) . HOwever I was unable to find xrecovery folders in the log messages.
Followed step by step procedure but realised that each time i upgraded the kernel, phone seemed to be going into some bootloop.
I realised that this may be due to my phone running on Android 2.1
SO i moved to another thread . Downloaded these files with the hope that they would work.
meanwhile was also following video through a similar page that was detailing the methods for installing custom ROMs. The reason i followed another source is only because the intsructions on all these pages seemed very confusing.
i believe i may have misled myself by following two different procedures here or the files i downloaded were incorrect.
After I upgraded the kernel as per doomlord's instructions, i went into xRecovery and formatted the data folders. I had already copied the ROM files provided by Doomlord in this thread onto my SD card under a new folder. However, xRecovery was asking for .Zip files while there were .7z .
Tl;dr - formatted data on xRecovery and did not have the correct updated files. phone is not functioning now
Tragically so, I am now left with an Xperia that only seems to be displaying the words "Sony Ericsson". I wish to learn from this experience but hope its not at the cost of a good phone!
Would the experts believe that this phone can be un-bricked now???
your phone is not bricked so dont worry. just make sure you have the newest flashtool. dont upgrade the kernel if you are staying on 2.1. if youhavent downgaded the kernel then do so. if it doesnt work, just download your baseband and firmware you want. as for rooting on 2.1, you can use super one click. for 2.3, you hav to use the flashtool
If you are on 2.1, then you don't have to go through all the downgrade/upgrade hassel.
Just turn on debugging and use flashtool/superoneclick to root.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
fcb1 said:
your phone is not bricked so dont worry. just make sure you have the newest flashtool. dont upgrade the kernel if you are staying on 2.1. if youhavent downgaded the kernel then do so. if it doesnt work, just download your baseband and firmware you want. as for rooting on 2.1, you can use super one click. for 2.3, you hav to use the flashtool
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aR_ChRiS said:
If you are on 2.1, then you don't have to go through all the downgrade/upgrade hassel.
Just turn on debugging and use flashtool/superoneclick to root.
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
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Wow... such a relief to know that. Was exasperated and down-beat to even look at my phone.
please help me in identifying the right version of softwares and protocols to follow. In the current state, i connected my phone and flashed it once using flash tool but there has been no progress. Am i missing out a few steps?
How do i upgrade to 2.3 eventually?
Thanks a lot for the support and motivation
ok if you want to go to 2.3 download the firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733
flash it through the flashtool but you have to be in flash mode.
fcb1 said:
ok if you want to go to 2.3 download the firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936733
flash it through the flashtool but you have to be in flash mode.
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Reading this from office now. Shall check in a few hours once i'm back home.
Having a few issues. Yesterday while using the twitter app, my Xperia X10 froze. I waited for like 5 minutes but it was still stuck so i took out the battery and put it back in. I restarted the phone and then my Wifi stopped working. After alot of reboots, wifi started to pick my wifi connection but then it would connect and give me limited connectivity. I did a few more reboots and then i think i went into xrecovery and by mistake recovered my phone to some earlier date which completely messed up my phone. Now i cant access my ROM i can only use xrecovery. If i try to load past the xrecovery, it shows the Sony Ericsson screen and then it goes blank, The notification light shows a white signal and then it restarts.. Then again it shows the SE Screen and again the white notification light and again restart.. this keeps on happening.
Anyway i decided it was time to install a new rom and it would solve my problems.. I put my phone in Xrecovery and tried to mount the SDcard but the memory card just wont show up on my computer for some reason..
Anyway then i took a card reader and put the roms on the root of my card and then put my card back into my phone.. After that i tried to install the custom zip but it gives me the error E: Cant mount /sdcard (device or resource busy)
WTF?
Can someone help me im clueless !!!
Okey i flashed the 2.1 Rom now.. Do i need to root my phone again? Do i need to install xrecovery again? :S
Hi if you flashed the stock 2.1 ROM then yes you will have to root the phone again and install xrecovery. I reckon you should update to 2.3.3 first using either flashtool, PC companion or SEUS which ever you prefer. Then root using flashtool 0.4.2 and install xrecovery using flashtool as well. Good luck hope this helps.
What rom do you use when phone froze? And why you flash first 2,1 rom? You must first flash 2.3, then root, install xrecovery, (unlock bootloaders if you want) and thats all
I was using 2.3.3 Wolfbreak i think ! Not sure.. Updated a 2-3 months back.
I flashed 2.1 because i read somewhere thats what people did when they got the mount sdcard problem in xrecovery.
Sorry if i sound like a noob but whats a bootloader and why would i unlock it?
Anyway im downloading 2.3.3 first and will then install xrecovery. I want to install one of the MIUI ROM's.. Which one should i install? Which one is the most stable and has the most features?
Unlocked bootloaders just allows change boot logo I think) And for miui I'd suggest oddie or a1exander roms, they are stable and everthing work
Sorry for bad english
Thanks !!!
Installing 2.3.3 right now. Will let you guys know if there's any problem.. Thanks again
Before you install xrecovery don't forget to root first I would use flashtool 0.4.2 for this check out the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 The bootloader as i understand it is basically the very start of the bootup loads the kernel then the ROM loads. The white Sony Ericsson logo when you fist power on the phone is generated by the bootloader. A couple of reasons to unlock the bootloader are to load custom kernels faster an they are more stable this way instead of the bootloader bypass method. Some ROM's e.g Cyanogenmod need an unlocked bootloader I believe. BEWARE I heard of people bricking there phone during the unlock process i would do plenty of research before unlocking. I would have a read of these threads before unlocking your bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253277&highlight=unlock+bootloader+proper+method . I still have not been game enough to unlock my bootloader yet phone still under warranty thought. Good luck nothing wrong with being a noob we all start some where I am a noob too just with lots of reading and experimentation behind me.
Thanks !
Okey well im going for this:
1. Flash 2.3.3 Rom using flashtool
2. Install xrecovery using flash tool
3. Install Alexander's miui by using custom zip in xrecovery (right?)
That should be it? Do i really need to unlock boot loader? Dont really want to mess anything up
Firts root and then install xrecovery Don't install Alexander miui version 11, wait tomorow. 11v have many bugs:/ Don't afraid nulock bootloaders, just read instructions, not rush and everything be okay
Forry for bad english.
2.3.3 installed.
Trying to root it, But flashtool's root button is greyed out ?
Installl drivers from flashtool folder?
Done but still greyed out.. Also enabled USB debugging and unknown applications in the phone
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196808 read instructions and be happy You must first install kernel I think:/
How do i install kernel ?
You don't need to install a kernel yet you have the stock kernel installed already from the 2.3.3 install. Have you put the phone in flash mode before you try and root it. If not put it in flash mode then try and root. Note the op posted is using the old version of flashtool so it will look a bit different.
In that post all write just read You know how put phone in flash mode?
Nope.. The root option in flashtool is just greyed out no matter if im in flash mode or not.
My kernel is 2.6.29-00054-g5f01537 [email protected] #1
Android: 2.3.3
Baseband: 2.1.71
Buildnumber: 3.0.1.G.0.75
I hope i flashed the correct 2.3.3 rom? I had a 2.3.3 rom by the name of x10_2.3_aro.ftf I flashed that.
Don't understand. Just follow intructions in my link. No matter that flashtool version old, it makes their job.
Sorry for bad english.
OK I think you need to go back to basics download Sony PC companion and update or repair your firmware from there that way you know you had the right version of firmware for your phone. Firmware can be carrier dependant. Once this is done then try to root using flashtool
Sent from my X10i using XDA App
Hello XDA Members!
I just changed from galaxy mini to sony ericsson live with walkman.
The phone comes just out of the box.
It has android 2.3.4 installed with sony ericsson firmware 4.0.1.A.0.283.
So what do i want to achieve with my new phone?!
1. root acces
2. update firmware to 4.0.2.A.0.62
3. install cwm to use it later for installing other roms
4. flash a new kernel to use link2sd and move apps to sd-ext like on my mini.
So anybody out here willing to give me hints to achive the above mentioned points?
As i am from germany the phone offers me an upte to 4.0.A.0.69! Is it possible to maintain the above achievments with this update?
Thx for any support!
hi and welcome to the sony world!!!
so first let me ask you a basic question is your phone branded sim locked??
Thx for welcome.
No the phone isn't branded / sim locked.
Its a stock sony phone which i bought from amazon here in germany.
Great then the easiest way to root it is a custom kernel rom.
So first you will need to unlock your bootloader; you can do it in two ways:
1.- the offical way here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ you will lose drm and be unable to use the official track id app from sony.
2.- the test point method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285 you will not lose drm and track id and be able to update your phone with seus no problem. in this video http://www.google.com.mx/url?sa=t&r...tMG1Bg&usg=AFQjCNFe_MgteNSvfQYkgBoh7rwpwSVoAQ it shows you what points to use and you can do it with a paper clip it seems hard to do but it is pretty easy.
Take into account unlocking your bootloader will void warranty and may cause damage to your phone bla bla bla. You know the same thing from always.
i think this is the first step if you do it and need more help let us know or if you don't want to let me know and i will point you to some good threads for modding your phone without unlocked bootloader.
ginryu said:
Great then the easiest way to root it is a custom kernel rom.
So first you will need to unlock your bootloader; you can do it in two ways:
1.- the offical way here http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ you will lose drm and be unable to use the official track id app from sony.
2.- the test point method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285 you will not lose drm and track id and be able to update your phone with seus no problem. in this video http://www.google.com.mx/url?sa=t&r...tMG1Bg&usg=AFQjCNFe_MgteNSvfQYkgBoh7rwpwSVoAQ it shows you what points to use and you can do it with a paper clip it seems hard to do but it is pretty easy.
Take into account unlocking your bootloader will void warranty and may cause damage to your phone bla bla bla. You know the same thing from always.
i think this is the first step if you do it and need more help let us know or if you don't want to let me know and i will point you to some good threads for modding your phone without unlocked bootloader.
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That was only about unlocking bootloader, which is needed if you want to install custom kernel and/or ROM.
For rooting, I have written a tutorial to root, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792. First root your phone and then make Over the Air update(directly from phone via 3G or WiFi) to newest firmware(which is .69 in your case).
Root will stay if you do OTA update, PC Companion/SEUS will remove root.
Also CWM installation is included in my tutorial.
Installing custom kernel is not yet in tutorial, but I will explain here.
First unlock bootloader like written in previous post. Then download the kernel you want, you will need .img file. Next, if you don't have it yet, then download Android SDK, because you will need fastboot. Move the .img file to the same folder as fastboot(C:\...\android-sdk\platform-tools), start Command Prompt, enter the following command
Code:
cd C:\...\android-sdk\platform-tools
and then
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fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
Replace C:\...\ part with the path to android-sdk directory and boot.img with the correct file name. Mostly it is boot.img, but can be different on some kernels.
thx, again a member willing to help my!
So happy.
I wont to do anything wrong. As you explained i first should root the phone and then install the latest firmware.
So i downloaded this file DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip.
This will do the following
[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (21 Nov)
(2) install Busybox (1.18.4)
(3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)
The text goes on with
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
I am confused and blind
Where can i find the adb drivers?
just install pc companion and it will install the drivers for you once you connect your phone for the first time that's all.
ginryu said:
just install pc companion and it will install the drivers for you once you connect your phone for the first time that's all.
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Just googled
Thats the software i get for example from sony page hxxp://www.sonymobile.com/de/tools/pc-companion/ .
Am i right?
If so, then i am ready to root my live with walkman. Finally
yep you are right
Yeah got it!
Superuser is in list for apps.
Now i will start the firmwareupdate ota.
New question again
Why can't i connect to my fritzbox via wlan without my simcard plugged in? I get an error out of reach. If i put my simcard in, i can connect to my router.
My old mini didnt bother if the simcard isn't plugged it.
It still connects to the router.
never heard of anything like it. maybe it's a bug of the firmware?
Update
Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.69 installed, Superuser still there.
So what should i do next?
motorazrv3 said:
Update
Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.69 installed, Superuser still there.
So what should i do next?
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You should install cwm from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345741
What about this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190 using se extreme tweaker.
Should do the same and i find it easier to handle.
motorazrv3 said:
What about this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190 using se extreme tweaker.
Should do the same and i find it easier to handle.
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man i forgot about that one, yeah you are right and the bravia engine works like a charm too.
Success
Managed to enter cwm
Cwm displays "CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.7-nAa"
Hope that is the latest one.
yeah it is well there is a 5.5 version but i have only seen it in 1 custom kernel, by the way don't try to flash any custom rom with it or you will have trouble ok.
Enough for today.
Here in germany it is 8pm (twenty o'clock).
Time to chill now.
Thank you very much to my 2 supporter helping me managing the first steps.
Hope you can help me again when i go on.
Wlan still not working without simcard inserted. Any Ideas what could be the problem or is that a normal behaviour?
ginryu said:
yeah it is well there is a 5.5 version but i have only seen it in 1 custom kernel, by the way don't try to flash any custom rom with it or you will have trouble ok.
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Yeah if i understood right, i have to unlock bootloader first flashing a custom rom.
But now with cwm installed i am able to backup my rom and restore it if i need, am i right?
On galaxy mini we werent able to back up the stock rom via cwm.
yep you are right. As of the odd thing with the wifi and the sim still no ideas.
Sony xperia U rooting/flashing/upgrading/ROMS
Im now updated/rooted with ICS..
so what are the additional features and apps that can i enjoy on ICS..?
im also happy to know answers for some of my questions..
1) can we again switch back to ginger bread and how..?
2) is upgrading and rooting are same other than official/unofficial thing point..?
3) what is rom and were do i get roms..?
4) what are apps can i enjoy now i mean aft upgrading to ICS..?
5) what are ftf files and their uses..?
i want to learn abt android can u suggest any sites that teaches me from basics..
vinaysweetheart007 said:
Sony xperia U rooting/flashing/upgrading/ROMS
Im now updated/rooted with ICS..
so what are the additional features and apps that can i enjoy on ICS..?
im also happy to know answers for some of my questions..
1) can we again switch back to ginger bread and how..?
2) is upgrading and rooting are same other than official/unofficial thing point..?
3) what is rom and were do i get roms..?
4) what are apps can i enjoy now i mean aft upgrading to ICS..?
5) what are ftf files and their uses..?
i want to learn abt android can u suggest any sites that teaches me from basics..
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To answer your questions :
ICS : Is a newer version of android which has alot of benefits over the last one (GB)...like better RAM Managing,faster OS/UI,better browsing,looks alot better,battery lasts more etc.
1)Yes you can switch back to gingerbread ,easy : Just download the GB .ftf file with flashtool.
2)Upgrading is official,rooting isnt : Sony's warranty remains after rooting,just dont unlock your bootloader (Basically.its like a BIOS in a PC)
3)ROM : It means 2 things, 1) Read Only Memory (Not our Case) and 2)OS System (Our Case) : Basically its like Windows for PC,a ROM is a Operative System you can install on your handheld device....why is it called "ROM" ? Because older phones had their OS in a Read ONLY Memory which was very hard to flash/overwrite.Where do you get them ? : All around the web,but the best ones are here in XDA ,under "Xperia U Android Development".
4)Yes,on ICS you can basically enjoy ALL of GB's files + a few more ,like Nova Launcher etc.
5)FTF files are flashable files(Normally ROM's) which you can flash(install) with programs like "Flashtool" ,the advantage of FTF files is that its clean flashing without losing warranty(Unlocking bootloader + CWM),the disadvantage is that mostly FTF files are ONLY original and Genuine ROM's,not Modded ones.
Hope that answers your questions ,if you got any other ones,feel free to ask.
Respect
Thanq very much xtrmshadow...really dat was very helpfull to put a step ahead in android...
can u answer some more questions..
1) How to root sony xperia U without voiding warranty...if so tell me the simple and undstable procedure
2) what are the advantages and disadvantages of rooting ..?
3) Does all root their phone..?
4) why rooting is not made official if it deserves much importance..?
thank u very much bro....
vinaysweetheart007 said:
Thanq very much xtrmshadow...really dat was very helpfull to put a step ahead in android...
can u answer some more questions..
1) How to root sony xperia U without voiding warranty...if so tell me the simple and undstable procedure
2) what are the advantages and disadvantages of rooting ..?
3) Does all root their phone..?
4) why rooting is not made official if it deserves much importance..?
thank u very much bro....
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You're welcome.
1)To root your phone go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460.
And download the latest one v15 ,then just follow the instructions.
2)The advantages are that you will then have Administrator rights over your phone : You can now edit and modify absolutely everything,starting from deleting applications that came with the phone (For exemple : "Video Unlimited" or "Timescape" etc) to gain performance and free memory, and to do more advanced configurations,like Processor modification ,graphical driver changing (Chainfire 3D),build.prop tweaks... but these last few ones i dont advise if you're not an advanced user as you can brick your phone.
Brick = Make your device useless by doing problematic modifications....but if you did not unlock your bootloader,any "Bricks" can be fixed with PC Companion "Repair tool".
3)Not everyone roots their phone. Only people who arent happy with something about the phone (Software) and wants to tweak/modify or change. If you're happy with the phone how it is,i dont advise you root it.
4)Its not official because 60% of android users dont even know how to properly use the phone how it comes from the manufacturer....if you grant them root from the start....they would make a mess of the phone and there would be alot more "RMA" than there are.
The easy answer is : Because most people pretty much shouldnt have root as Android is a very nice ....but in the same time very sensible OS.
One small character error (Put M instead of N) in for exemple,the build.prop file...and the phone becomes useless until you "Repair" it with PC Companion ,or even worse,if its bootloader is unlocked ,totally bricked.
EDIT : Im not sure that you distinguish the diferences between "Rooting" and "Flashing/Upgrading". So in case you didnt get it :
Flash/Upgrade : Is upgrading or flashing another ROM or Android Version.
Rooting : Gaining Administrator rights on your Phone.
If ya need anything more mate,feel free to ask.
Respect
I'm going mad here.
I've been trying to root with Bin4rys method for ages. Can't do the flashtool method either. I have Xperia U on ICS flashed with flashtool but it doesn't think my phone is in debugging mode which it is so I can root it.I've tried everything I can think of.
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks
ollieh84 said:
I'm going mad here.
I've been trying to root with Bin4rys method for ages. Can't do the flashtool method either. I have Xperia U on ICS flashed with flashtool but it doesn't think my phone is in debugging mode which it is so I can root it.I've tried everything I can think of.
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks
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Try Bin4ry's method following these steps :
1)Download v15 .zip
2)Extract it wherever you want.
3)Go to the folder you've extracted.
4)Plug in your phone WITHOUT debugging mode
5)Activate debugging now
6)Right click on "RunMe.bat" and select "Run as administrator"
7)Press 1 on the MSDos Menu ("Normal)
8)Wait...the phone will show up a menu with "Restore" ,,press on the "Restore" button on the bottom of the screen.
9)Now leave the phone on your table and let it finish (Dont unplug the phone yet). It will reboot 2 times.
10)After the 2 reboots,press "Enter" or any key on the Bin4ry MSDOS prompt on your computer.
11)Unplug your phone and you're Done.
Those steps work perfectly,just dont miss any of em.
Respect
Nope. Not working for me. I have followed your instructions and other people's to the letter.
I pressed 1, then enter, then it just says,
demon not running, starting now on port 5037
demon started successfully
then it stays there forever. Nothing happens with the phone or the green script.
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I think it's something to do with me flashing ICS with flashtool. I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the stock ICS rom. I managed to get root when it was running GB.
ollieh84 said:
Nope. Not working for me. I have followed your instructions and other people's to the letter.
I pressed 1, then enter, then it just says,
demon not running, starting now on port 5037
demon started successfully
then it stays there forever. Nothing happens with the phone or the green script.
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I think it's something to do with me flashing ICS with flashtool. I unlocked the bootloader and flashed the stock ICS rom. I managed to get root when it was running GB.
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Try latest flashtool,it has Bin4ry's method integrated into it.
xtrmshadow said:
You're welcome.
1)To root your phone go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460.
And download the latest one v15 ,then just follow the instructions.
2)The advantages are that you will then have Administrator rights over your phone : You can now edit and modify absolutely everything,starting from deleting applications that came with the phone (For exemple : "Video Unlimited" or "Timescape" etc) to gain performance and free memory, and to do more advanced configurations,like Processor modification ,graphical driver changing (Chainfire 3D),build.prop tweaks... but these last few ones i dont advise if you're not an advanced user as you can brick your phone.
Brick = Make your device useless by doing problematic modifications....but if you did not unlock your bootloader,any "Bricks" can be fixed with PC Companion "Repair tool".
3)Not everyone roots their phone. Only people who arent happy with something about the phone (Software) and wants to tweak/modify or change. If you're happy with the phone how it is,i dont advise you root it.
4)Its not official because 60% of android users dont even know how to properly use the phone how it comes from the manufacturer....if you grant them root from the start....they would make a mess of the phone and there would be alot more "RMA" than there are.
The easy answer is : Because most people pretty much shouldnt have root as Android is a very nice ....but in the same time very sensible OS.
One small character error (Put M instead of N) in for exemple,the build.prop file...and the phone becomes useless until you "Repair" it with PC Companion ,or even worse,if its bootloader is unlocked ,totally bricked.
EDIT : Im not sure that you distinguish the diferences between "Rooting" and "Flashing/Upgrading". So in case you didnt get it :
Flash/Upgrade : Is upgrading or flashing another ROM or Android Version.
Rooting : Gaining Administrator rights on your Phone.
If ya need anything more mate,feel free to ask.
Respect
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Thanks xtrmshadow...i got almost all answers from u..but u dint answered to question no 2 i.e cani i root my xperia u without voiding warranty..?
thanks for everything..
vinaysweetheart007 said:
Thanks xtrmshadow...i got almost all answers from u..but u dint answered to question no 2 i.e cani i root my xperia u without voiding warranty..?
thanks for everything..
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Its a very questionable question .
No,rooting should not void your warranty.
I repeat ..."Should" , Sony said that only if you Unlock the bootloader,then you void your warranty,but they did not say anything about root....not that yes and nor that no.
Most people who bricked their rooted device had it repaired without any problem by the warranty.
So i cant say a 100% sure answer but ill say :
Its 85% safe to root and not void your warranty.
It depends on you really,but as i said,mostly its ok.
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neectron said:
Try latest flashtool,it has Bin4ry's method integrated into it.
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I have been using the latest flashtool. v0.9.8.0
Flashtool says phone isn't connected in debugging mode, which it is.
ollieh84 said:
I have been using the latest flashtool. v0.9.8.0
Flashtool says phone isn't connected in debugging mode, which it is.
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Thats why you should use Bin4ry's method,and follow my instructions from this Thread on Page 1.
PS : If flashtool says phone isnt connected,you're probably missing some drivers. Go to the flashtool folder -> drivers folder -> execute the installer.
And select ALL the drivers,then install them and then try again.
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xtrmshadow said:
Thats why you should use Bin4ry's method,and follow my instructions from this Thread on Page 1.
PS : If flashtool says phone isnt connected,you're probably missing some drivers. Go to the flashtool folder -> drivers folder -> execute the installer.
And select ALL the drivers,then install them and then try again.
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Way ahead of you. I checked all the drivers on flashtool and installed them all to be sure. I have tried Bin4rys method about 20 times now and it doesn't work.
xtrmshadow thank u so much..u were so helpfull...
thanks for evrything..
xtrmshadow said:
Its a very questionable question .
No,rooting should not void your warranty.
I repeat ..."Should" , Sony said that only if you Unlock the bootloader,then you void your warranty,but they did not say anything about root....not that yes and nor that no.
Most people who bricked their rooted device had it repaired without any problem by the warranty.
So i cant say a 100% sure answer but ill say :
Its 85% safe to root and not void your warranty.
It depends on you really,but as i said,mostly its ok.
Respect
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Will I get extra storage
If I root xperia U??
root for xperia u
hi my xperia u has gb, software version 6.0.b.3.188 can i root it using Bin4ry method ?because it says for ics
prithvim7 said:
Will I get extra storage
If I root xperia U??
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No
sano5 said:
hi my xperia u has gb, software version 6.0.b.3.188 can i root it using Bin4ry method ?because it says for ics
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No
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Hi
Would really appreciate your guidance:
Ive an Xperia Go St27i on GB2.3.7 6.0.8.3.184
Which steps (linking me there would suffice if exist) should I follow to root the phone? Is this phone's firmware interchangeable with Xperia U or Sola ?
My understanding at this stage is that I should UPGRADE TO ICS then use this guide here to root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Do you agree? Thanks in advance. :good:
please help
currently i'm using xperia u android4.04, my question is: will my xperia u be upgraded to android 4.1jelly bean by sony??? and if not than how can i root it and upgrade to jellybean??? pls do reply.....