Related
Hello,
I have rooted my live with walkman and installed root explorer, somehow I deleted one folder not know from system/etc while trying to delete product folder, I did not saw what folder it was and clicked on yes, the same was noticed once the folder was deleted and still product folder was there. Also I deleted all files from the folder from system/etc/customization/applications.. the phone was working fine till now but now when I rebooted the phone the phone doesnt power on and is stuck in boot loop (at sony ericsson logo)
Request you if some one can provide me with the link to the stock rom as I dont want to unlock the bootloader.
thanks in advance for the help.
stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343529
use flashtool, you dont need to unlock bootloader
hecatae said:
stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343529
use flashtool, you dont need to unlock bootloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a ton...
I did installed the stock firmware from wotanserver now upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.58
Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type fastboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will now enter temp CWM recovery
On your phone choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type flashboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will not enter temp CWM recovery
Choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
hansip87 said:
Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Aire said, his current kernel supports .62 but they are currently working for repack based on this new firmware.
I haven't tried installing any custom firmware at the moment, I want to test this stock firmware for changes and improvement especially the baseband and battery consumption.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
EDIT: sorry you already did that thanks!
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
hansip87 said:
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
adarwis said:
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep it is I have already flashed back aire's kernel and it is flawless no more test point required. Yay! Thanks for all the devs.
Xperia blog says the firmware is targeted for users in Middle East North Africa region.
Users else where may see little if any noticeable change
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
most download link from MultiUpload cannot download the firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM, any alternative link?
Thanks.
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
hansip87 said:
O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
idareyoutoclickthis said:
If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
San.subs said:
Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
slimfady said:
Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm afraid yes but i never tried it though cause my bootloader is unlocked.
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
---------- Post added at 12:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:31 PM ----------
hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
baradharajan said:
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
---------- Post added at 12:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:31 PM ----------
hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ask in the Arc forum please.
even i got the same error remote: device must be rooted first... my bootloaders are unlocked.. wht shud i do now
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
I dont read careful this note and now my phone's brick. I cannot access flashmode or fastbootmode anymore. Now my phone only log in temRECOVERY
Can anyone help me. From vietnam
Any idea how to root Sony Xperia Go?
You already got yours? Cool.
Well I think it's a bit early, just wish the Xperia community was bigger.
So nice phones but Sony aren't that big in US.
superoneclick?? unlock root??
Yes, i got it....
Have try superoneclick and many more from the forum but no one work for this...... Need help to root, and i cant find any firmware or rom for this.... But i hope some one will fix this soon
Sent from my ST27i using xda premium
One way is unlocked bootloader and try make a cuslom kernel with recovery but i don't know how make custom kernel
you tried flashtool?? maybe it's supported since its an xperia phone
Sent from my E15i using xda premium
And Sony haven't posted anything?
Any idea?
I have try everything on this forum but cant find any one to work. Hope someone will come with working root to xperia go soon
Sent from my ST27i using xda premium
How to root Xperia GO
pajoneer said:
Any idea how to root Sony Xperia Go?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Whether you are on GB or ICS? Have you tried this? It also has a tutorial for rooting ICS. But in either case, you need have your GB ROM.
I dont have the ROM and i cant find any
Sent from my ST27i using xda premium
pajoneer said:
Any idea how to root Sony Xperia Go?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
- Reflash your phone with current firmware using Sony Update Service
- Copy the blobs Update Service caches from the update to local directory
- Use Flashtool to decrypt and recreate the tft from the blobs
- Unzip the ftf and unpack the boot image together with to kernel
- Edit /default.prop and set ro.secure=0
- Repack the root initramfs file system
- Create a new boot image with the root filesystem and the kernel
- Unlock the boot loader
- fastboot the new image (no need to flash it)
- "adb shell" to the phone, you are now the root user
- remount /system read-write
- add busybox, su and whatever you like
Check www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB77gWRUI_A for details about getting your original image.
See http://developer.sonymobile.com/wp/2011/05/06/how-to-build-a-linux-kernel/ about building the boot image.
Search this forum about how to unpack the .sin-files
kuisma said:
- Reflash your phone with current firmware using Sony Update Service
- Copy the blobs Update Service caches from the update to local directory
- Use Flashtool to decrypt and recreate the tft from the blobs
- Unzip the ftf and unpack the boot image together with to kernel
- Edit /default.prop and set ro.secure=0
- Repack the root initramfs file system
- Create a new boot image with the root filesystem and the kernel
- Unlock the boot loader
- fastboot the new image (no need to flash it)
- "adb shell" to the phone, you are now the root user
- remount /system read-write
- add busybox, su and whatever you like
Check www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB77gWRUI_A for details about getting your original image.
See http://developer.sonymobile.com/wp/2011/05/06/how-to-build-a-linux-kernel/ about building the boot image.
Search this forum about how to unpack the .sin-files
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks!
But now to next problem... If i run Sony PC Companion I will get anser NO FW found for your device???? (i select repair)
and if i use Sony Update Service i dont get any repar or reinstall it says you already have the last FW........
holst75 said:
If i use Sony Update Service i don't get any repair or reinstall it says you already have the last FW........
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah, strange. Update Service is supposed to reinstall the same version already installed. Maybe Sony not yet updated their servers.
Still I believe you can work around this. The nice thing about Sony Xperia is that when you unlock its bootloader, you can boot your phone over usb using fastboot without having to flash the image. I.e. a single one-time-boot of your image, without any permanent modifications of your phone.
This means you can always try booting another boot image than the original. It don't have to work perfect, just brining the devices up so you can access it via usb and "adb shell". It need to use the same disk devices (mount right partition at right mount point), so try using a image from another Xperia and hope for the best. You can check the mount points using the command "mount" in the shell, compare with the mount points of some other Xperia you can get the ROMs to.
So download a Xperia ROM from XDA, edit ro.secure=0, recompile the boot image again and try fastboot the phone (do not flash it!). If it boots, don't care if everything things isn't working properly, just transfer su and busybox to /system/bin and then halt and restart the phone - this time from the internal flash (= original image), and you got the phone using its original image, but with the su and busybox you need to become root.
Again - do not flash your image, only boot the phone with it. If you flash it, and don't got the original image to restore back, your phone is bricked.
Problem solved.
I have downloaded firmware from Sony ...link will be soon ... but i have problem with rooting system, Please, can somebody help me with them?
I hope we can root woth out unlock bootloader.....
Sent from my ST27i using xda premium
holst75 said:
I hope we can root with out unlock bootloader.....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Myself I actually prefer the official way instead of hacks I don't know what side effects they may or may not have, but that's me. I'm sure it's possible using some exploit, but I can't help you there, sorry.
Hi guys,
I created ftf from blobs and unzip ftf.
I used Nero Young guide to make custom rom (kernel), but when I need to add boot.img to my kitchen folder, I can't find it.
I tried to follow this guide http://developer.sonymobile.com/wp/2011/05/06/how-to-build-a-linux-kernel/, but without success. I also try SIN2IMG, mkbootimg... but nothing
Can someone tell me another way to make boot.img, or upload boot.img for ST27i.
driversax said:
Hi guys,
I created ftf from blobs and unzip ftf.
I used Nero Young guide to make custom rom (kernel), but when I need to add boot.img to my kitchen folder, I can't find it.
I tried to follow this guide http://developer.sonymobile.com/wp/2011/05/06/how-to-build-a-linux-kernel/, but without success. I also try SIN2IMG, mkbootimg... but nothing
Can someone tell me another way to make boot.img, or upload boot.img for ST27i.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Could you post your FTF ?
pajoneer said:
Could you post your FTF ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There you go:
sendspace.com/file/vks58a
sendspace.com/file/f1uvog
Ok i need some suggestions.
i have an unlock-able boot loader but have rooted.
out of boredom i figured i would change my fonts and copied them with file explorer, made sure permissions were set to rw-r-r.
now im stuck in a boot loop, i'm guesing it's because i'm on a stock ics rom.
my hardware is xperia s, rogers is my carrier, i'm rooted running ics.
is my fear of having to reinstall true? or is there another way to fix this?
thanks
hackit said:
Ok i need some suggestions.
i have an unlock-able boot loader but have rooted.
out of boredom i figured i would change my fonts and copied them with file explorer, made sure permissions were set to rw-r-r.
now im stuck in a boot loop, i'm guesing it's because i'm on a stock ics rom.
my hardware is xperia s, rogers is my carrier, i'm rooted running ics.
is my fear of having to reinstall true? or is there another way to fix this?
thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope..I guess reinstalling is the only way bro
Sent from my LT26i
ashqmallik said:
Nope..I guess reinstalling is the only way bro
Sent from my LT26i
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
is ADB on if so you could adb shell and dd them back in during the bootup i have recovered like this before
Pvy.
Adb = fastboot=anytime..but Fastboot method? U cld try but I prefer reinstalling a fresh ftf..in dis way u won't have even da slightest possibility of error occlusion as ur SEUS didn't work either so I prefer, reflash. U can try by goin to fastboot mode and push ur system.sin file through adb..see If it works
Sent from my LT26i
Uncheck the wipe data option in flashtool and Flash the ftf. This way you won't lose your data
Tapatalked !!
Rapier07 said:
Uncheck the wipe data option in flashtool and Flash the ftf. This way you won't lose your data
Tapatalked !!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks for the replys guy's, this way i can keep my root right?
hackit said:
thanks for the replys guy's, this way i can keep my root right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you re-flash then you will loose your root access but you can always gain it back. You just need to download the kernel (ICS/GB have different kernel) then flash it through fastboot. Though, if you want to keep ur stock kernel a.k.a ICS/GB kernel then u can do it too. Just let us know which one you want to do and we can guide u through :highfive:
Kernel Download:
DoomKernel (GB)
Xperia SSpeed (ICS)
Advanced Stock Kernel Build 14/15 (ICS)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
have fun :highfive:
Rapier07 said:
Uncheck the wipe data option in flashtool and Flash the ftf. This way you won't lose your data
Tapatalked !!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ashqmallik said:
If you re-flash then you will loose your root access but you can always gain it back. You just need to download the kernel (ICS/GB have different kernel) then flash it through fastboot. Though, if you want to keep ur stock kernel a.k.a ICS/GB kernel then u can do it too. Just let us know which one you want to do and we can guide u through :highfive:
Kernel Download:
have fun :highfive:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah i'm stuck with a locked boot-loader so stock kernel for me.
thanks
hackit said:
yeah i'm stuck with a locked boot-loader so stock kernel for me.
thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You gotta locked bootloader or an unlocked one Dont worry, u can root both anywayz .
ashqmallik said:
You gotta locked bootloader or an unlocked one Dont worry, u can root both anywayz .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
my boot-loader is not unlock-able. i'm waiting for a way to unlock my boot-loader.
so with s1 server gone from se maybe it wont happen.
ashqmallik said:
You gotta locked bootloader or an unlocked one Dont worry, u can root both anywayz .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
this so sucks, i flashed gb instead of ics (i was on ics), so alot of force closes.:silly:
so i immediately flashed ics wiping the phone. now i have no root and the 3 step root is not working.
i guess i need to start all over right, go back to gb and then to ics?
i think i will now try another rom like XcreaM or maybe muiu..
hackit said:
this so sucks, i flashed gb instead of ics (i was on ics), so alot of force closes.:silly:
so i immediately flashed ics wiping the phone. now i have no root and the 3 step root is not working.
i guess i need to start all over right, go back to gb and then to ics?
i think i will now try another rom like XcreaM or maybe muiu..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
U dont need to go over GB to get ICS!! u can just flash ICS and root it . Am using 6.1.A.2.45 Generic NL stock firmware with custom KA v6 kernel and both of them are working pretty nicely without any hitch so far. Anywayz, heres what you do if you have an unlocked bootloader. Dial *#*#7378423#*#* to check your Bootloader status
Flash Firmware:
#Download stock ICS Firmware from here as an ftf.zip file. (I recommend 6.1.A.2.45 Generic NL)
#Downlaod and install latest Flashtool, unzip the ftf file and save the ftf file over at the 'firmware' folder in Flashtool.
#Connect your phone via usb to pc and let flashtool recongnize it
#Click the Thunder button in flashtool and choose Flashmode.
#Choose the ftf file. Dont click or touch anything else. Hit OK
#The flashtool will ask you to disconnect your phone.
#Disconnect your phone from usb. Turn it off.
#Hold down Power+Volume Down and connect the phone via usb to the pc. Green led (flashmode) will light up.
#Flashtool will automatically start flashing the new firmware.
#After finished flashing the firmware. Take it off from the usb and Reboot.
#Let our phone boot then go to Settings>Developer Options>tick right USB debugging (MUST)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
U'll need the below fastboot binaries and ANY ONE kernel to root your ICS (Any one)
#Fastboot Binaries (MUST)
#Xperia SSpeed v6 1.89GHz (KERNEL) (Highly Recommended if u want overclocked CPU, am using it and its clear and totally bug free)
or
#Advanced Kernel Build 14 (KERNEL)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
HOW TO ROOT:
1st Step:
#Download 7zip
#Right click on the ftf file which you have just flashed.
#Choose 7zip > Open archive
#Select just the kernel.sin file
#Click extract and save the file anywhere in desktop.
#Unzip the kernel folder (xsspeed or advanced kernel) that you have downloaded. Copy the kernel.elf file.
#Unzip and open the FASTBOOT BINARY folder. Go to 'fastboot' folder and paste the kernel.elf file
#Turn of your phone.
#Press Power Button+Volume UP Key and connect your phone via usb to your pc. BLUE led will light up (fastboot mode)
#The fastboot folder opened. Click 'SHIFT+RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON'
#Choose 'OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE' and you will get windows command prompt.
#Type the following command to check if device is connected.
Code:
fastboot devices
#Now flash the kernel
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
#Now reboot from fastboot mode
Code:
fastboot reboot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
After the reboot, your phone will be rooted and will use custom kernel :highfive:
GETTING BACK TO STOCK KERNEL WITH ROOT ACCESS:
#Open Flashtool
#Turn off your phone and get into fastboot mode (Power+Volume UP then connect the phone via usb to pc. Blue led will turn on)
#Click the Thunder button and choose FASTBOOT
#Click 'Select Kernel To Flash'
#Choose the kernel.sin file that you have extracted earlier from the ftf file and saved earlier in your desktop.
#Reboot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Now your phone is rooted yet back to stock kernel
have fun :highfive: :highfive:
thanks for the guide.
now i'm back to ics and running Xcream (cool), with cwm & root. But without an unlocked boot-loader no extra tweaks for me. damn you rogers for locking my boot-loader.
so maybe you can help with a question. i have made a few themes for my older phones xperia x10, xperia play, htc raider, htc evo 3d. and really want to do the same for my xperia s.
now i have been reading and have the latest apk tool with the updates of apk tool jar and the aapt.exe.
i still can't recompile systemui.apk. and from what i'm reading you can't touch the framework res. now i'm use to using adb to push all my files to my phone.
so as the thread title said i was trying to change the font. and this caused a bootloop.
do you know of a guide or list of things we can tweak?
thanks
Does anyone know how to root the .167 firmware of the M4 Aqua? I don`t want to downgrade due to the improvements made on this firmware, I have the E2303 model of the phone
With unlocked bootloader, you can simply flash twrp and then the supersu zip. With locked bootloader i dont know.
George0501 said:
Does anyone know how to root the .167 firmware of the M4 Aqua? I don`t want to downgrade due to the improvements made on this firmware, I have the E2303 model of the phone
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah man. Unfortunately you do gotta downgrade first if your bootloader is locked. Otherwise just do what the other guy said.
Here's what you do if you've got locked bootloader.
Get the full source and files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430
1. Downgrade
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
cmstew said:
Yeah man. Unfortunately you do gotta downgrade first if your bootloader is locked. Otherwise just do what the other guy said.
Here's what you do if you've got locked bootloader.
Get the full source and files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430
1. Downgrade
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi! I really need some help...
Would you mind being a bit specific about a couple of those steps? I'm sorry but i'm a bit noob, and im a little confused about all of these ways and step to root your phone. How do i downgrade and is 26.1.A.1.128 the right version for the E2203? Are the steps you just referred explained with more detail anywhere? I'm sorry for all these questions but this is being an harder process than i was expecting...
Thanks
If you're having problems with random reboots after following this procedure please check the very end of this post!
Filipedls said:
Hi! I really need some help...
Would you mind being a bit specific about a couple of those steps? I'm sorry but i'm a bit noob, and im a little confused about all of these ways and step to root your phone. How do i downgrade and is 26.1.A.1.128 the right version for the E2203? Are the steps you just referred explained with more detail anywhere? I'm sorry for all these questions but this is being an harder process than i was expecting...
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure thing friend.
I'm going to assume you meant 2303 correct? If it is indeed a 2203 like you say, you don't have an xperia m4 aqua. You have an xperia e3 and you'll have to go get support in another thread.
ADB, Fastboot, Drivers
First you'll need to make sure you have ADB, Fastboot and Drivers to interact with your android device.
The easiest way is to follow this guide to get all of those: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Downgrade Firmware
1. First get yourself firmware version 26.1.A.1.128 for your variation. You can probably find your firmware at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/stock-xperia-m4-aqua-xperia-m4-aqua-dual-t3141061 (Get the 26.1.A.1.128 version or any firmware that has xx.x.x.1.xxx! The x's can be anything but the 1 is important)
2. Once you have that, you'll need to make sure you have a program called FlashTool.
Download: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Open it and click the lightning bolt in the top left and make sure flashmode is selected and click okay. Then click the 3 dot's button in the top right of the window that pops up and browse to the folder that your FTF file is located. Then choose the ftf file. check both options under wipe. If you see any .ta files in the firmware content area, make sure you exclude them. Then Press OK.
3. Unplug your phone (if it's not already) and turn it off. Now, plug the one side of the cord into the computer with the other side not connected to your phone yet. Then hold down the volume down button while plugging in the other end of the cord. sometimes you get a popup asking about a script file. just click okay and let it proceed.
4. once this whole bit is done. You have downgraded your firmware.
Installing Root on downgraded firmware
1. Download this rootkit file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/edse0h6b02odzn1/rootkitXperia_E23xx.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it.
3. make sure USB debugging is turned on in your phone settings. Go to settings. Tap about phone a whole bunch of times till it says you're a developer. Then go back and just above about phone should be another section called something like development. click that and scroll down and find a checkbox that says something like enable usb debugging. Click it and you're ready to root.
4. Now run install.bat in the rootkit folder. If your phone asks you a question about permissions, just click allow.
5. your phone should restart and you should now see the SuperSu app in your app drawer. If you don't see it, try installing the root again.
Installing Custom Recovery on any firmware with root
1. Download this recovery install file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yomdwq3p2le9hvi/M4Aqua-lockedTWRP-0.1-installer.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. run install.bat
4. your phone should ask about root privileges for ADB. Sometimes it takes awhile to pop up. Just click allow.
4. your phone wont restart with this one but you should now have a custom recovery
Booting into the custom recovery
1. Turn off your phone and unplug it from your computer
2. Now turn your phone on
3. When you feel it vibrate and see the notification light turn blue (sometime while it says sony on the screen) press the volume down button and hold it.
4. You should now be booted into the custom recovery
Installing the latest version of android while keeping root
1. Download this file below:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0tgziwx8epdu38/twrp_prerooted_M4.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. Download 7 zip from the below link:
http://www.7-zip.org/
choose if you're 64 or 32 bit system.
4. Install 7 zip
5. Make sure you have an FTF file of the version of android you want to upgrade to. (probably whatever version you were running before all of this)
6. Open the ftf file in 7 zip and drag the system.sin and kernel.sin file out of it onto your desktop
7. now open flashtool again.
8. Choose the advaced menu item and click Sin Editor
9. Browse to where you put the .sin files and repeat these next steps for each one.
9a. click on the .sin file and click open.
9b. Then click extract data
9c. the extracted file should be in the same location as your original file. (repeat this step to extract other sin files)
10. Once you have kernel.elf and system.ext4 copy them into your twrp_prerooted_M4 folder
11. Then select everything in the folder and right click on them and click Add to zip...
12. It should open a window that has a bunch of settings. Don't worry about most of them but just make sure that you have the compression level set to 'store' and the type set to zip. Then compress it.
13. now make sure your phone is plugged into your computer and still in recovery mode.
14. transfer your newly created zip file over to the sd card of your phone
15. on your phone in the recovery, click install and browse to where the zip file is. Select it and install it.
16. Reboot your phone and you should now be on the latest firmware with root.
17. after your phone reboots, you will have lost your recovery so go back and install the recovery like i mentioned before if you still want it.
That's it. I hope this was clear enough for you. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me for more clarification.
Fixing Random Reboots - New Information
There is a guy in the general forums named @thewailer that seems to have come up with a solution to the random reboot problem. I'm currently trying it out and it seems to be holding up so far.
Check out his guide over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/guide-fixing-random-gplay-app-install-t3338362
cmstew said:
Sure thing friend.
I'm going to assume you meant 2303 correct? If it is indeed a 2203 like you say, you don't have an xperia m4 aqua. You have an xperia e3 and you'll have to go get support in another thread.
...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah its a 2303, im sorry. Thanks for your help! I was a little hard to get into the xperia world I've downgraded and rooted my phone i ll try to update to the .167 while keeping the root tonight. Once again thank you very much
Filipedls said:
Yeah its a 2303, im sorry. Thanks for your help! I was a little hard to get into the xperia world I've downgraded and rooted my phone i ll try to update to the .167 while keeping the root tonight. Once again thank you very much
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey, no worries. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't assisting you in bricking your device.
Most of the tutorials on this forum are not detailed enough. So I hope this one was for you. Please feel free to mention any parts you had trouble with still and I can try to make it clearer for other members.
cmstew said:
Sure thing friend.
I'm going to assume you meant 2303 correct? If it is indeed a 2203 like you say, you don't have an xperia m4 aqua. You have an xperia e3 and you'll have to go get support in another thread.
Anyways, it's really quite simple. Assuming you've already got proper drivers installed on your computer to interact with your android device. Do you have them? Let me know if you don't.
Downgrade Firmware
1. First use that firmware you've got. 26.1.A.1.128. Otherwise, here's a link to downlaod it again if you forgot where it is. https://userscloud.com/vywbd26o2g1g
2. Once you have that, you'll need to make sure you have a program called FlashTool.
Download: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Open it and click the lightning bolt in the top left and make sure flashmode is selected and click okay. Then click the 3 dot's button in the top right of the window that pops up and browse to the folder that your FTF file is located. Then choose the ftf file. check both options under wipe. If you see any .ta files in the firmware content area, make sure you exclude them. Then Press OK.
3. Unplug your phone (if it's not already) and turn it off. Now, plug the one side of the cord into the computer with the other side not connected to your phone yet. Then hold down the volume down button while plugging in the other end of the cord. sometimes you get a popup asking about a script file. just click okay and let it proceed.
4. once this whole bit is done. You have downgraded your firmware.
Installing Root on downgraded firmware
1. Download this rootkit file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/edse0h6b02odzn1/rootkitXperia_E23xx.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it.
3. make sure USB debugging is turned on in your phone settings. Go to settings. Tap about phone a whole bunch of times till it says you're a developer. Then go back and just above about phone should be another section called something like development. click that and scroll down and find a checkbox that says something like enable usb debugging. Click it and you're ready to root.
4. Now run install.bat in the rootkit folder. If your phone asks you a question about permissions, just click allow.
5. your phone should restart and you should now see the SuperSu app in your app drawer. If you don't see it, try installing the root again.
Installing Custom Recovery on any firmware with root
1. Download this recovery install file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yomdwq3p2le9hvi/M4Aqua-lockedTWRP-0.1-installer.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. run install.bat
4. your phone should ask about root privileges for ADB. Sometimes it takes awhile to pop up. Just click allow.
4. your phone wont restart with this one but you should now have a custom recovery
Booting into the custom recovery
1. Turn off your phone and unplug it from your computer
2. Now turn your phone on
3. When you feel it vibrate and see the notification light turn blue (sometime while it says sony on the screen) press the volume down button and hold it.
4. You should now be booted into the custom recovery
Installing the latest version of android while keeping root
1. Download this file below:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0tgziwx8epdu38/twrp_prerooted_M4.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. Download 7 zip from the below link:
http://www.7-zip.org/
choose if you're 64 or 32 bit system.
4. Install 7 zip
5. Make sure you have an FTF file of the version of android you want to upgrade to. (probably whatever version you were running before all of this)
6. Open the ftf file in 7 zip and drag the system.sin and kernel.sin file out of it onto your desktop
7. now open flashtool again.
8. Choose the advaced menu item and click Sin Editor
9. Browse to where you put the .sin files and repeat these next steps for each one.
9a. click on the .sin file and click open.
9b. Then click extract data
9c. the extracted file should be in the same location as your original file. (repeat this step to extract other sin files)
10. Once you have kernel.elf and system.ext4 copy them into your twrp_prerooted_M4 folder
11. Then select everything in the folder and right click on them and click Add to zip...
12. It should open a window that has a bunch of settings. Don't worry about most of them but just make sure that you have the compression level set to 'store' and the type set to zip. Then compress it.
13. now make sure your phone is plugged into your computer and still in recovery mode.
14. transfer your newly created zip file over to the sd card of your phone
15. on your phone in the recovery, click install and browse to where the zip file is. Select it and install it.
16. Reboot your phone and you should now be on the latest firmware with root.
17. after your phone reboots, you will have lost your recovery so go back and install the recovery like i mentioned before if you still want it.
Thats it. I hope this was clear enough for you. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me for more clarification.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey, i tried this thing, but at the 15. step (from the last one) the flashing doesn't work, the installation of the zip only takes about 5 seconds, says finished, but i don't see any changes on the phone and still have .128. Any solution for this?
cmstew said:
Sure thing friend.
......
Thats it. I hope this was clear enough for you. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me for more clarification.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi
I've flashed E2303_26.1.A.2.167_CE.ftf and everything works fine but I still got the BL locked. if I flash other ftf I get no network signal on my phone, I just get signal with this ftf.
if I follow your instructions I will have .128 unlocked but I will still not have signal on my phone, right?
if I flash .167 after unlock the 128 will I get the .167 unlocked? if anything goes wrong and flash .167 again will everything works fine?
many thanks, and great detailed explanation on how to unlock our phone.
.167 with root and bootloader locked
jorginhopc said:
Hi
I've flashed E2303_26.1.A.2.167_CE.ftf and everything works fine but I still got the BL locked. if I flash other ftf ......
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If I`ve understood correctly, it will remain unlocked:
1. Downgrade
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
---------- Post added at 02:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:34 PM ----------
Will we loose the DRM keys?
Can somebody check them after successful rooted firmware upgrade, please?
as long as the Bootloader is locked, the DRM keys are safe.
cmstew said:
Hey, no worries. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't assisting you in bricking your device.
Most of the tutorials on this forum are not detailed enough. So I hope this one was for you. Please feel free to mention any parts you had trouble with still and I can try to make it clearer for other members.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey! Done, my phone is rooted and with the firmware 2.167. I only had time to do it today and i ****ted my pants , the first time i booted it took 1 min for all the apps and menus to appear, but then everything is working!
Thanks for everything men!
Filipedls said:
Hey! Done, my phone is rooted and with the firmware 2.167. I only had time to do it today and i ****ted my pants , the first time i booted it took 1 min for all the apps and menus to appear, but then everything is working!
Thanks for everything men!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Guess I could have mentioned the first boot could take awhile.
I should also mention that because the bootloader is still locked that it is nearly, if not actually completely, impossible to brick your device. There is almost always a way back to a functional device.
I'm glad this all worked for you though.
cmstew said:
Yeah man. Unfortunately you do gotta downgrade first if your bootloader is locked. Otherwise just do what the other guy said.
Here's what you do if you've got locked bootloader.
Get the full source and files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430
1. Downgrade
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey can you help me with something? I'm trying to downgrade to .112 but when ever i try to flash it, it gives me an error on boot delivery, it says that there are some files missing. I already tried with several ftfs, and other flashtool version including latest one. The only ftf that i'm able to flash is stock 26.1.A.2.167 adn i got it from xperifirm. I already tried to flash everything except for bootboundle, but it will still get in a boot loop.
If you have flashed xperia m4, can you please tell me what flashtool version you used, and what ftf compilance? I have E2306.
cmstew said:
Sure thing friend.
I'm going to assume you meant 2303 correct? If it is indeed a 2203 like you say, you don't have an xperia m4 aqua. You have an xperia e3 and you'll have to go get support in another thread.
......
Thats it. I hope this was clear enough for you. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me for more clarification.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
BRex68 said:
If I`ve understood correctly, it will remain unlocked:
....
Can somebody check them after successful rooted firmware upgrade, please?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you, thank you all. I finally did it.
just some remarks that can help other guys with same issue:
1. I need to use the newest version of Flashtool. without the final patch 26.1.A.1.128 was always rebooting the phone.
2. After the last step (Installing the latest version of android while keeping root) I had version 167, network signal was working fine but mobile data doesn't. I went to Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> ... More and clicked "Internet Settings". mobile data started working and no further issues found.
3. Finally, in the end I got .167 rooted but no able to enter the custom recovery. As my device was rooted I just repeated the step "Installing Custom Recovery on any firmware with root" and now everything was as expected.
many thanks
How to build prerooted .167 firware?
Thanks in advance
hi
just a quick question. will i be able to upgrade to the official android 6 update once it comes out OTA.
my biggest problem with the device is that i am constantly low on storage so with root i could solve the problem unto android 6 brings SD as internal
thank you
cmstew said:
Sure thing friend.
I'm going to assume you meant 2303 correct? If it is indeed a 2203 like you say, you don't have an xperia m4 aqua. You have an xperia e3 and you'll have to go get support in another thread.
Anyways, it's really quite simple. Assuming you've already got proper drivers installed on your computer to interact with your android device. Do you have them? Let me know if you don't.
Downgrade Firmware
1. First use that firmware you've got. 26.1.A.1.128. Otherwise, here's a link to downlaod it again if you forgot where it is. https://userscloud.com/vywbd26o2g1g
2. Once you have that, you'll need to make sure you have a program called FlashTool.
Download: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Open it and click the lightning bolt in the top left and make sure flashmode is selected and click okay. Then click the 3 dot's button in the top right of the window that pops up and browse to the folder that your FTF file is located. Then choose the ftf file. check both options under wipe. If you see any .ta files in the firmware content area, make sure you exclude them. Then Press OK.
3. Unplug your phone (if it's not already) and turn it off. Now, plug the one side of the cord into the computer with the other side not connected to your phone yet. Then hold down the volume down button while plugging in the other end of the cord. sometimes you get a popup asking about a script file. just click okay and let it proceed.
4. once this whole bit is done. You have downgraded your firmware.
Installing Root on downgraded firmware
1. Download this rootkit file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/edse0h6b02odzn1/rootkitXperia_E23xx.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it.
3. make sure USB debugging is turned on in your phone settings. Go to settings. Tap about phone a whole bunch of times till it says you're a developer. Then go back and just above about phone should be another section called something like development. click that and scroll down and find a checkbox that says something like enable usb debugging. Click it and you're ready to root.
4. Now run install.bat in the rootkit folder. If your phone asks you a question about permissions, just click allow.
5. your phone should restart and you should now see the SuperSu app in your app drawer. If you don't see it, try installing the root again.
Installing Custom Recovery on any firmware with root
1. Download this recovery install file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yomdwq3p2le9hvi/M4Aqua-lockedTWRP-0.1-installer.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. run install.bat
4. your phone should ask about root privileges for ADB. Sometimes it takes awhile to pop up. Just click allow.
4. your phone wont restart with this one but you should now have a custom recovery
Booting into the custom recovery
1. Turn off your phone and unplug it from your computer
2. Now turn your phone on
3. When you feel it vibrate and see the notification light turn blue (sometime while it says sony on the screen) press the volume down button and hold it.
4. You should now be booted into the custom recovery
Installing the latest version of android while keeping root
1. Download this file below:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0tgziwx8epdu38/twrp_prerooted_M4.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. Download 7 zip from the below link:
http://www.7-zip.org/
choose if you're 64 or 32 bit system.
4. Install 7 zip
5. Make sure you have an FTF file of the version of android you want to upgrade to. (probably whatever version you were running before all of this)
6. Open the ftf file in 7 zip and drag the system.sin and kernel.sin file out of it onto your desktop
7. now open flashtool again.
8. Choose the advaced menu item and click Sin Editor
9. Browse to where you put the .sin files and repeat these next steps for each one.
9a. click on the .sin file and click open.
9b. Then click extract data
9c. the extracted file should be in the same location as your original file. (repeat this step to extract other sin files)
10. Once you have kernel.elf and system.ext4 copy them into your twrp_prerooted_M4 folder
11. Then select everything in the folder and right click on them and click Add to zip...
12. It should open a window that has a bunch of settings. Don't worry about most of them but just make sure that you have the compression level set to 'store' and the type set to zip. Then compress it.
13. now make sure your phone is plugged into your computer and still in recovery mode.
14. transfer your newly created zip file over to the sd card of your phone
15. on your phone in the recovery, click install and browse to where the zip file is. Select it and install it.
16. Reboot your phone and you should now be on the latest firmware with root.
17. after your phone reboots, you will have lost your recovery so go back and install the recovery like i mentioned before if you still want it.
Thats it. I hope this was clear enough for you. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me for more clarification.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your Bootloader is locked, then OTA update will work.
If BL is unlocked then use Flashtool to update.
HI
sorry to ask again i have a problem.
i cant select the firmware update in flashtool.
i can open the folder it is in but i dont see the Firmware file
Hello,
I am troubled by constant reboots after following this guide. Especially when downloading apps. Anyone having the same issues ?
thank you