My Xperia mini has official 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware and I want to root it
I searched for this in this site and I found this way :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
I like this way because it's easy and safe without any complicated steps like flashing
But it didn't work with this firmware
I want to root because the screen is too dark and I want to disable the light sensor of the device.
I'm new in this site and I want the easiest way to do this....
Anyone can help???
Thanks...
(Sorry for my bad english )
EDIT:
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
There is no way to root .62 for now.
Unless you unlock your bootloader.
Ahmed Abbass said:
My Xperia mini has official 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware and I want to root it
I searched for this in this site and I found this way :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
I like this way because it's easy and safe without any complicated steps like flashing
But it didn't work with this firmware
I want to root because the screen is too dark and I want to disable the light sensor of the device.
I'm new in this site and I want the easiest way to do this....
Anyone can help???
Thanks...
(Sorry for my bad english )
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First unlock the bootloader the SE way.
Then flash the rage kernel with flash tool and you are automatically rooted.
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It worked for me with .62..
Try it.
Sent from my ST15i using XDA App
bylund said:
There is no way to root .62 for now.
Unless you unlock your bootloader.
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Thank you for your fast replay...
How much time to find this solution?
Can anyone know?
Ahmed Abbass said:
Thank you for your fast replay...
How much time?
Can anyone know?
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That´s it.
Go to link below and unlock your device:
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/
Then flash Rage Kernel v2.1 and you are rooted !
pallavikv said:
First unlock the bootloader the SE way.
Then flash the rage kernel with flash tool and you are automatically rooted.
.
It worked for me with .62..
Try it.
Sent from my ST15i using XDA App
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Thank you,
What about battery life after flashing?
and memory management and OS stable?
It's safe???
serajr said:
That´s it.
Go to link below and unlock your device:
** I can't post with links **
Then flash Rage Kernel v2.1 and you are rooted !
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Thank you for your fast replay
and thank you again for this useful link
It's from official sony ericsson site!
What is the Rage Kernel v2.1? it means the software itself?
It's the same as original one?
Ahmed Abbass said:
Thank you for your fast replay
and thank you again for this useful link
It's from official sony ericsson site!
What is the Rage Kernel v2.1? it means the software itself?
It's the same as original one?
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Take a look at Rage Kernel post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
It´s base on .58 kernel firmware with root and some others improvements...
downgrate to 42 FW an rood its best way
serajr said:
Take a look at Rage Kernel post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
It´s base on .58 kernel firmware with root and some others improvements...
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Thank you for this...
But I have questions:
Can I update my phone to firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 after that?
What about restore my contacts and calendar? Can I synchronize it with my google account?
What about "Overclock up to 2Ghz", It's safe??
zurazuzi said:
downgrate to 42 FW an rood its best way
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Nice idea
but How?
does this proccess on sk17a? even if i am already at 0.62?
also, how would i go back to the stock kernel after rooting?
FIXED
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
Ahmed Abbass said:
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
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how to downgrade from wotan server?
afeeq said:
how to downgrade from wotan server?
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Simply open wotanserver.com
make an account, it's free!
Download the WotanClient application
and open it!
Select .42 firmware
and your phone will be flashed to selected firmware
But you must back up your data
I synchronized my contacts and calendar with my google account
Ahmed Abbass said:
Simply open wotanserver.com
make an account, it's free!
Download the WotanClient application
and open it!
Select .42 firmware
and your phone will be flashed to selected firmware
But you must back up your data
I synchronized my contacts and calendar with my google account
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It is original firmware from sony? if i using wotan server, how about my waranty? thanx
Ahmed Abbass said:
My Xperia mini has official 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware and I want to root it
I searched for this in this site and I found this way :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
I like this way because it's easy and safe without any complicated steps like flashing
But it didn't work with this firmware
I want to root because the screen is too dark and I want to disable the light sensor of the device.
I'm new in this site and I want the easiest way to do this....
Anyone can help???
Thanks...
(Sorry for my bad english )
EDIT:
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
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Because Of You I Just Rooted My Phone ! Luv U Guys ! Malaysians are a bit slow in this kind of topics
afeeq said:
It is original firmware from sony? if i using wotan server, how about my waranty? thanx
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your warranty will not be avoided as long as you dont unlock bootloader
---------- Post added at 04:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:06 PM ----------
this is easy rooting toolkit, compatible for any FW version except on .62 ! read here.
Root remain?
Hi guys,
Will the phone remain rooted after upgrading to 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?
Thanks
dindia said:
Hi guys,
Will the phone remain rooted after upgrading to 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?
Thanks
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No.. not at all..
Sent from my ST15 using xda premium
Related
I just unlocked the bootloader, now how can i root?
can i use the boot.img for Sk17i and St15i ???
by the way, does someone have the STOCK ROMS for ray？
thank you...
Bootloader
How did you do? Can you please help me?
look at the way for arc, xperia mini\mini pro you will found it
Also unlocked my bootloader using the method described here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16659481&postcount=33
Stock ROM for ray
xutienan9520 said:
does someone have the STOCK ROMS for ray？
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For flashtool: ST18i_4.0.A.2.368.RU_1252-3744
thanks!!!!!!
just use flashtool right? is there any danger?
thanks again
Is this ROM pre-rooted?
Can anyone upload the original boot.img of the ray i flashed the wrong one of the Mini =( it's now a brick!! PLease help!
how to do this?
i don't know how to get the boot.img....
can you teach me, and i can give you
How do you unlock the bootloader? what guide should i follow?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...1&postcount=33
this one, easy and fast
Ok thanks!
Rechargelegend said:
How do you unlock the bootloader? what guide should i follow?
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you must first check if the phones bootloader is unlockable.
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
Well i dosent say Xperia Ray but i get a unlock code when i typ in my imei nr.
Rechargelegend said:
Well i dosent say Xperia Ray but i get a unlock code when i typ in my imei nr.
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the site hasn't been updated yet, but you can still use it for the ray.
Tried it and it didnt work.
[FIRMWARE][4.0.A.2.368][Ray][ST18i][URUSHI] Official Firmware + ROOT solution
I got it to work now. took me a second try.
"edit. And now i have the phone rooted. I love this forum.
Great, thanks!!!
Is this root persistent? I.e. is it likely that it will survive the 2.3.4 upgrade coming soon?
xutienan9520 said:
i don't know how to get the boot.img....
can you teach me, and i can give you
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I don't know either....would someone kindly help???
guys, this is my mobile's current specs (also, i have attached a screenshot);
Xperia neo (MT15a)
Android version 2.3.4
Firmware Version 4.0.2.A.0.62
i need to downgrade this to .42 to continue rooting. can somebody give me a link to download ftf file for MT15a??
thanks in advance, really appreciate your help guys.
You can make your own ftf. Repair firmware with update service, then we'll help you with thw next steps.
Via Tapatalk 2.0 on ICS
sdk16420 said:
You can make your own ftf. Repair firmware with update service, then we'll help you with thw next steps.
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hm.. but update service will give him .62 not .42, right? or are you thinking on making prerooted image? hm now i got idea
@ prazadx: are you willing to do clean flash with pc companion or sony update service, then we'll instruct you how to make .62 .ftf, but it will be around 150MB after you zip it, wich you would need to upload..
then if your phone is sim-lock free your fastboot should be open, and it should accept prerooted .img.
even if your bootloader is locked i think it only matter for kernels.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong
its here mate
Just flash this with flashtool (extract using winzip or eqivalent first to get the ftf), root using flashtool, update OTR, install cmw and you are fine.
gregbradley said:
its here mate
Just flash this with flashtool (extract using winzip or eqivalent first to get the ftf), root using flashtool, update OTR, install cmw and you are fine.
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hm, will i version work with no problem on a phone? don't know anyone who tried it so I'm asking
Madfysh said:
hm, will i version work with no problem on a phone? don't know anyone who tried it so I'm asking
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me, it works for me.
I play with my phone a lot and mess with it loads
When i want to go back to a clean instal i flash that, root, update and update.
Not sure why you are making an issue about this, its the .ftf i got from this forum on how to root the neo...
gregbradley said:
me, it works for me.
I play with my phone a lot and mess with it loads
When i want to go back to a clean instal i flash that, root, update and update.
Not sure why you are making an issue about this, its the .ftf i got from this forum on how to root the neo...
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sorry, I think you missunderstood me.
will mt15i ftf work ok on mt15a phone?
Madfysh said:
sorry, I think you missunderstood me.
will mt15i ftf work ok on mt15a phone?
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i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
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And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
gregbradley said:
i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
EDIT:
And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
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thanks guys.
also, what is the quick edit (in the build.prop) you told? how to do that?
Madfysh said:
@ prazadx: are you willing to do clean flash with pc companion or sony update service, then we'll instruct you how to make .62 .ftf, but it will be around 150MB after you zip it, wich you would need to upload..
then if your phone is sim-lock free your fastboot should be open, and it should accept prerooted .img.
even if your bootloader is locked i think it only matter for kernels.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong
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I'm gonna perform this flashing with flashtool. all i need is to downgrade my current firmware to .42, so that i can root my device. also this is a sim lock free device with a locked bootloader.
is there any other way to root without downgrading??
also, thanks mate..
There are another way to root but you need to unlock your bootloader, sorry I cant put links,but if you search right here in this Forum "unlock bootloader" you would see the options to do that.
Definitly this way is the only you have without unlockink bl. Thats all the peoplo say because I cant flash .42 on mine....flashtool stop always before 100% I will format pc...i dont know what other thing can be.
Any suggestion??
Sent from my MT15i using XDA
gregbradley said:
i see your point....but i dont see why not...
try it and see is my advice..
please report back
EDIT:
And if it doesnt surely a quick edit in the build.prop will sort,,,,,
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thanks mate, it worked without any mod. also, i did rooted my neo thanks to all of you.. thanks again...
know this isnt a neo related but its closest?? to my pro MK16i
tried to root it using the darkloard easy rooting tool but no luck (suppost to work)
followed instructions about debuging etc
xperia pro mk16i with android 2.3.4
attached pdf shows output from rooting tool
can any one help in any way
thanks
It's DooMLoRD, not darkloard
Anw, you said 2.3.4 android version, you didn't say build number, maybe 4.0.2.A.0.62?
Bav lgislys
yes its 4.0.2.A.0.62
thanks for asking/lookimg and amy help??
kev-1 said:
yes its 4.0.2.A.0.62
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.62 can't be rooted.
downgrade to .42, root, and do OTA update.
btw: your bootloader is locked?
thank you for help
how do i downgrade to .42 ???
thanks
kev-1 said:
how do i downgrade to .42 ???
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flashtool...
thanks for your help but it looks abit complicated for me, will live with what i have got
Model Number: SK17a
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.62
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
No network/sim locks or anything other than bootloader. Is my phone unrootable? No other threads helped so I thought I would just post a thread with my phones information and ask. Is .62 unrootable or something?
Yes .62 Cannot Rooted Directly,You need to Downgrade .58 and Get Root
Sent from my Xperia Mini using XDA Premium
Demoralised said:
Model Number: SK17a
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.62
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
No network/sim locks or anything other than bootloader. Is my phone unrootable? No other threads helped so I thought I would just post a thread with my phones information and ask. Is .62 unrootable or something?
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You need to downgrade to 4.0.2.A.58 firmware so u can root
Singgih4050 said:
Yes .62 Cannot Rooted Directly,You need to Downgrade .58 and Get Root
Sent from my Xperia Mini using XDA Premium
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I didn't think you could downgrade with a locked bootloader? I cannot unlock my bootloader either.
Demoralised said:
I didn't think you could downgrade with a locked bootloader? I cannot unlock my bootloader either.
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but it does not matter, you can flash firmware with a ftf extension that you can find here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 with flash tool
Demoralised said:
I didn't think you could downgrade with a locked bootloader? I cannot unlock my bootloader either.
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You can Downgrade with Locked Bootloader,Flash the older Firmware with Flashtool
Sent from my Xperia Mini using XDA Premium
Singgih4050 said:
You can Downgrade with Locked Bootloader,Flash the older Firmware with Flashtool
Sent from my Xperia Mini using XDA Premium
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Now I cannot use Wi-Fi. I flashed 4.0.2.A.58 Telcel but wi-fi is not working.
Demoralised said:
Now I cannot use Wi-Fi. I flashed 4.0.2.A.58 Telcel but wi-fi is not working.
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all u got to do is root your phone now and then u upgrade again to 4.0.2.A.62 via OTA or flash tool
daydu19 said:
all u got to do is root your phone now and then u upgrade again to 4.0.2.A.62 via OTA or flash tool
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What do you mean by upgrade? Just reflashing 4.0.2.A.62?
Demoralised said:
What do you mean by upgrade? Just reflashing 4.0.2.A.62?
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Yep you can root with the method in this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 and then you flash to 4.0.2.A.62 firmware again with flash tool or over the air (OTA) on your phone
Demoralised said:
What do you mean by upgrade? Just reflashing 4.0.2.A.62?
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There's also a pre-rooted .62 packed inside a flashable .zip somewhere among the hundreds of tutorials floating around, just make sure you look hard enough, I don't have the link handy at the moment.
Unlock your bootloader and get pre-rooted kernels to avoid this kind of problems.
BTW why not just go with ICS? mine's been running fine with it.
It says no proper root access.
Rooted on .58 successfully, updated to .62 but now it is no longer rooted.
Demoralised said:
Rooted on .58 successfully, updated to .62 but now it is no longer rooted.
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i'm sorry, if u upgrade with flash tool uncheck the wipe user data!!! so downgrade to .58 again then you root and the u upgrade to .62 remember uncheck the wipe user data that is on the right of the flash tool. i forgot to tell u the first time
daydu19 said:
i'm sorry, if u upgrade with flash tool uncheck the wipe user data!!! so downgrade to .58 again then you root and the u upgrade to .62 remember uncheck the wipe user data that is on the right of the flash tool. i forgot to tell u the first time
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Still says no root access.
Demoralised said:
Still says no root access.
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ok then tray using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26914104#post26914104 it worked for me :good:
daydu19 said:
ok then tray using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26914104#post26914104 it worked for me :good:
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Just posting in order to confirm this. It worked flawlessly on my XMP.
Please note that your phone will be LAGGING LIKE HELL until you run the second script. This is normal, so don't panic
Pixelado said:
Just posting in order to confirm this. It worked flawlessly on my XMP.
Please note that your phone will be LAGGING LIKE HELL until you run the second script. This is normal, so don't panic
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I'm glad I could help you
daydu19 said:
I'm glad I could help you
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Err, no, you got it wrong, buddy, I did root my XMP with the same method, but it was months ago. I just felt like hitting the thanks button because it's most probably going to solve his problem, thus being helpful
Pixelado said:
Err, no, you got it wrong, buddy, I did root my XMP with the same method, but it was months ago. I just felt like hitting the thanks button because it's most probably going to solve his problem, thus being helpful
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jajajajaja my bad!!!! in that case, thank u for thanking me
Good day, XDA. I'd like to ask help with regards to rooting my Xperia S. I have recently bought this and it got shipped with ICS 4.0.4 and build number 6.1.A.0.45 and I updated its build number to 6.1.A.2.45. I have also unlocked its bootloader successfully. Now I'm having problems on how to root this. I've read certain posts regarding ICS rooting and they all state that it has to have 6.1.A.0.45 build number. But I don't know how to rollback to the previous build number. What should I do?? Please help..
Ciaossu!~
Just flash Advanced stock kernel v14 by arakmar via fastboot.
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
How did you unblock the bootlaoder
itsmarc19 said:
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
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I am in the exact situtation as you. I too bought my Xperia S last week and have updated to the latest firmware. As this is my first Android phone, I have no clue how to move forward.
I would be glad if you post your findings. Thanks.
shadyabhi said:
I am in the exact situtation as you. I too bought my Xperia S last week and have updated to the latest firmware. As this is my first Android phone, I have no clue how to move forward.
I would be glad if you post your findings. Thanks.
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Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
itsmarc19 said:
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
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superuser (root access)
For GB
Harsh7689 said:
Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
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Thanks for the link. but the link you gave is for GB and I am on ICS already. (I know, there is a way to flash to GB but... ) I will better wait for a perfect way for rooting a device with ICS on locked BL installed.
BTW, here
Also, you can never brick your device on LOCKED bootloaders so don't worry
DId he mean unlocked bootloader?
shadyabhi said:
Thanks for the link. but the link you gave is for GB and I am on ICS already. (I know, there is a way to flash to GB but... ) I will better wait for a perfect way for rooting a device with ICS on locked BL installed.
BTW, here
Also, you can never brick your device on LOCKED bootloaders so don't worry
DId he mean unlocked bootloader?
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Yea, i too hope someday someone will develop a way to root so that you don't have to go back to GB !!
Only for unlocked bootloader... here is a step by step I put together using the information gathered from various threads here in XDA.. I have used this very same method for my phone, so it is definitely working.. if you run into any problem like not being able to get into the Fastboot mode, or I missed some file, let me know..
How to root SONY Xperia S LT26i with Official ICS Firmware
bhootnath said:
Only for unlocked bootloader... here is a step by step I put together using the information gathered from various threads here in XDA.. I have used this very same method for my phone, so it is definitely working.. if you run into any problem like not being able to get into the Fastboot mode, or I missed some file, let me know..
How to root SONY Xperia S LT26i with Official ICS Firmware
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Thanks for this bro! I'll try this out later when I get home. Will my data be lost?
So essentially you are just replacing a stock kernel by a rooted kernel. What if I want to go back to the unrooted kernel?
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
shadyabhi said:
So essentially you are just replacing a stock kernel by a rooted kernel. What if I want to go back to the unrooted kernel?
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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Download any of the stock firmware .ftf, extract the kernel and flash it!! You are back to stock
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Thanks. I got the firmware from xdafileserver and I will root the phone over the weekend.
Sent from my Sony Xperia S
533 sructive
Harsh7689 said:
Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
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THanks mate !!!