I got rooted 4.0.A.2.368 by downgrading to Hong Kong 2.3.2 .181 using Flashtool, rooting with Gingerbreak, then OTA updating to .368. I have a locked bootloader.
I can't install themes. If I mess around with replacing framework-res.apk for example, the phone reboots and goes into a bootloop. Is it possible that this issue is unique to the HK firmware? Everyone else seems to be enjoying themes but I can't install them (yes, permissions set correctly etc.)...
Has anyone else had success installing themes after using the above method to obtain rooted 2.3.3? Is there a theme-able pre-rooted 2.3.3 rom somewhere I can flash, that you would recommend?
I´ve replaced differrent apk´s and rebooted my phone. And I had no problems with it. Did you set the right permissions at each single file? That´s most the problem to cause a bootloop.
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Hi.
I'm running my R800i with updated 2.3.3 (i used SEUS). My bootloader is locked (i think, because i bought the device from amazon, with no branding).
GingerBreak, SuperOneclick, zRoot, etc. aren't working.
Is there a way to root my device without losing all installed data/apps? I spent lots of time for configuring and customizing my phone.
As of now, if you want to root you have to unlock the bootloaders and flash a .img file through fastboot. Both procedures, and actually your question, are explained in thorough detail in this subforum, multiple times. You won't lose your data.
The reason i was asking is that somewhere in the forums i was reading reading that you can not unlock the bootloader on unbranded devices. I cant find the link anymore.
Montechristo1979 said:
Hi.
Is there a way to root my device without losing all installed data/apps? I spent lots of time for configuring and customizing my phone.
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Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device, so you can't simply flash the system.img because your data will be wiped before hand.
Two methods
Method 1
Backup using Titanium or Mybackup Pro
fastboot unlock, flash system.img
restore apps via titanium or mybackup pro
Method 2
Use flashtool to downgrade phone to 2.3.2 (dont flash userdata.sin)
root using gingerbreak, apply OTA update (DO NOT DO THIS IF BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED) and then you will be rooted on 2.3.3
Method 1:
Titanium won't work without root, or does it?
Method 2:
So when i use the flashtool to downgrade i can choose what parts of the device will get flashed?! I can downgrade without loosing settings, apps, data?!
I dont think that OTA is available in Germany, or from my Provider?! I had an Xperia X10 Mini before i got the Play, and never saw any OTA-Updates (i had never root or custom images on the X10 Mini). I always had to use PC Companion or SEUS.
Will SEUS work too? I did my 2.3.2 (with root) to 2.3.3 upgrade with SEUS and was able to choose either upgrade (apps/data will stay), or complete flash (factory-reset incl. upgrade). I choosed upgrade (apps/data will stay) but root was gone.
If OTA is not available for me, i have to choose Method 1, but then everything is "gone"?!
Edit 2: Forget it I just did it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119074&page=2 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090&page=4 helped me out.
I didnt wipe anything or "clean" my system. I just did the downgrade. After that, i got 1 issue. I always got this message: "android.process.acore has stopped". Google said that this is an issue with synchronize the contacts, etc. But i didnt freak out I just installed GingerBreak, did the root, then the OTA, and after OTA everything was fine again. Now i have full rooted 2.3.3
android.process.acore wurde unerwartet beendet
Just installed GB via flash 0.291 with the file X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_1241-1846.ftf
I found out that it is not pre-rooted. What are my options? Is there a pre-rooted version of GB that I can flash with? Can someone please point the file that I can flash.
Thx.
Yes, theres a pre-rooted version rolling out!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192152
But it is not a 200mb+ ftf file that I can simply flash.
Is there a way to root the GB stock instead of re-installing?
No seperate root at this time...
have the same issue. I tried Super1click root and gingerbreak1.20.apk both are not sucessful.
I also have another issue, using flashtools 0.291, after flashing the old firmware 2.1.54, it doesnt automatically root the phone. Anyone encountered this too?
looked like there is mix results with downgrading back to 2.1. some say it aborts half way and other says it works perfectly.
The issue however is on how to get a rooted stock GB ROM. is there a way to dump the firmware or get it from the PC somewhere and pre-root it? or is there one already done that I can use with flash tool?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193753
After allot of looking around in how to....
this topic just popup in to my eye's and workt perfect for me.
Hi, here is my story.
I bought a Neo network free and I made update OTA from 2.3.3. at 2.3.4 and I got a brick Neo after this. To unbrick it, a friend flashed a new 2.3.3 ftf and after I used the X10 flash tool to repair the loader. After this I rooted with DooMLord_v4_ROOT. All good so far.
After this I got the message that is available a new update. To not repeat again the story I made the update with SE software update trought PC.
Now I have 2.3.4. on my Neo, in the applications menu I have Superuser and done the update, but my phone is not rooted. If I try to install any app what need root permisions I get the message that my phone is not rooted. I had installed AD free app before update to 2.3.4., now is there but is not running. Same the Auto app 2 SD (need root permisions).
I tried SuperOneClick v2.3.3, again DooMLord_v4_ROOT, Gingerbreak and all failed to root my phone.
How can I root my Neo without downgrade the FW and upgrade again?
Thanks.
please use search function and post your questions in an existing thread. Thanks
Hi all,
I am currently using a ICS based custom rom on my LWW and the battery drain is driving me insane.
I'm hoping that I can simply install GB (with root access) then begin to uninstall all the unnecessary programs accordingly.
My question is what is the simplest method in doing this? I thought about installing 4.0.2.A.0.62 version but I don't know how to gain root access in this (.58 is easy to get root access on). In searching for solutions, people on this forum agree that a person should flash to .58 then do a OTA update to reach .62. However when i did this (through wotan server) I selected Australia (where i'm from) but was only given the option to upgrade to ICS version, not the .62 GB
I am just wondering what is the simplest way i can get .62 and also get root access?
Regards
Jay
P.S: I'm looking for a simple GB version but all seem to be quite heavily modded (plain .62 GB version with the basics mods ) which seem to have few glitches/bugs
You don't need to purchase the firmware for your region, just use a generic :good:
Search for a .42/.58 firmware, root it and do an ota update (via wifi) to .62
How to root is in my rooting guide!
mihahn said:
You don't need to purchase the firmware for your region, just use a generic :good:
Search for a .42/.58 firmware, root it and do an ota update (via wifi) to .62
How to root is in my rooting guide!
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Hey
Ok, i did get manage to get to .58 and then got a option of upgrading to .62. However my phone stopped working (green blicking every time i tried turning it on). The phone refused to turn on.
I used the 'UnbrokingXperia2011' pack listed on the tutorial to get my phone working.
At the moment it's charging and is on .58. I just received the upgrade message (upgrade to .62) to upgrade. I'm wondering will this do it again?
I read that if I have a unlocked bootloader, it causes issues?
I still have no way to upgrade to .62 with root access
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I read that if I have a unlocked bootloader, it causes issues?
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Yes, OTA updates brick the Phone if your bootloader is unlocked.. I came across this yesterday while searching for links for my guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688980 - which you could try.
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Yes, OTA updates brick the Phone if your bootloader is unlocked.. I came across this yesterday while searching for links for my guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688980 - which you could try.
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Hi there,
Thank you, yes on my third attempt i was successful
YAY! .62 with root!
However believing that i should flash custom kernal, i flashed X kernel 2.6.32.59 (flashed wlan fix then kernal) without wiping anything - just went into recovery and flashed it straight. Everything works fine except i can't turn on my wifi :/
I tried replacing it with Rage Kernal 3.0 but it still get an error when i try to turn on wifi.
I'm hoping i don't have to reflash the whole thing
Thank you
Edit:
I cleared Dalv Cache and then flashed the wlan again but i'm still receiving the error. I should of backed up my wlan
Any way to solve this issue?
Link to kernal:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451150
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Link to kernal:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451150
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Flash the Kernel first, reboot to home screen, reboot then flash modules, then reboot again.
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Flash the Kernel first, reboot to home screen, reboot then flash modules, then reboot again.
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Hi there,
Ok
These are the steps i followed:
Flashed the X Kernal via FlashTools
Booted to home
Turned off phone then rebooted into CWM
Flashed the wlanv4 zip
Rebooted home
Tried to turn on wifi but getting the same message, "Error"
So then i did the same thing again but before i flashed the wlanv4 zip, i wiped the Dalv Cache to see if it made a difference. It didn't
Still stuck with the same "Error"
Also tried to flash bbooff;s Kernal through CWM and flashboot.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25499983&postcount=101
but getting the same error
Edit 2:
Ok, i reflashed the whole thing. I'm now stuck again :/
After rooting .58 then using the Xperia-Root option given by puppet13th i keep getting a white blinking light with reboots. It just going round and round.
Argh!
Just need a simple .62 GB for LWW with Root! hehe
Damn i need to ask someone to do it for me. I tried doing it on my own but it didn't work out the way i wanted it to be (reboot loop).
Sigh*
Edit 3:
Is there a place i could request this? A rooted .62 LWW flashable rom? There doesn't seem to be one around on the forums (that i could find).
Regards
When you reflash the stock ROM is it restoring your WiFi?
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When you reflash the stock ROM is it restoring your WiFi?
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Hi there,
Yes i am on .58 at the moment. It won't boot to .62 (White LED, continues to blink then phone reboots again) when i tried to follow the steps provided by puppet13th.
I have been looking and trying to figure out a way that i can make a rootable .62 for my LWW
I've zipped it under normal compression with WINRAR. Let's see how it flows ...
Wish me luck :fingers-crossed:
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When you reflash the stock ROM is it restoring your WiFi?
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Hi there,
Yes i am on .58 at the moment. It won't boot to .62 (White LED, continues to blink then phone reboots again) when i tried to follow the steps provided by puppet13th.
I have been looking and trying to figure out a way that i can make a rootable .62 for my LWW
I've zipped it under normal compression with WINRAR. Let's see how it flows ...
Wish me luck :fingers-crossed:
Edit:
I'm having a horrible luck today lol
I'm getting a bootloop on rage kernal
Followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849867
but with no success
Sigh*
Formatted my so many times today lol, just to get .62 LWW rom with Root enable
Hi guys. I just got the ota update for the KitKat .167 firmware. I tried updating. The first time it started the process got half way then the phone restarted. The phone did not update. Then I tried a few times again it said could not install. Now I get could not verify. I'm locked bootloader unrooted on .314 firmware. I was previously rooted for like a day and then unrooted. I'm on O2 UK
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You have to undo any mods done with root and anything else changed using root
I recomend updating using flashtool and a FTF of choice if you mod or use root stuffs
No need for verify