Thread overview
Post 1 : process overview
post 2 : Rooting , Bootloader unlocking/relocking , cmw
Post 3 : Kernel installation
Post 4 : custom rom installation
if you are xda member means you are here to install custom rom and modify you mobile..so if you want to install custom rom you need root cmw and you have to know how to install custom kernel...
there are many new members(noobs) who dont even know how to root..so i decide to make a new(this) thread in which i will cover all thing regarding to root bootloader roms and kernel..
to do that i grab information from here and there to explain in brief...
Post 1 : process overview
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as you can see in above image that if you have unlocked bootloader you can install custom roms like cyanogenmod and miui rom..and there are no limitations..on other hand if you have locked bootloader you can install only custom rom..
post 2 : Rooting , Bootloader unlocking/relocking
{1}.Rooting
it was easy to root 4.0.2.A.0.42 firmware but 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware removes root..
and easiest way to root on .62 fw is to flash custom kernel...
i will explain how to install custom kernel in post 3..
{2}.Bootloader unlocking/relocking
Bootloaders are used to boot operating system on our device . Usually our phone's bootloader will be locked by Sony Ericsson during its production itself . Almost every custom rom we install has its own KERNEL which is responsible for overclocking the cpu & other stuff.To install custom roms which contains custom kernels we need UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS .
Unlocking via Sony's Official website
Sony has provided a website where we get an unlock code for each IMEI no. type in that code and your bootloader will get unlocked officially . This is the easiest unlocking method possible . Wait there's more , official unlocking method does more bad than good , like
1. will void warranty
2. Will loose DRM & track Id related stuff
3. No official phone updates via SEUS/PCC or OTA
If you don't care about them please go ahead and click this LINK: http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions..and follow on-screen instructions on that site
RELOCK : TO relock use this LINK:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
There is an alternative way to avoid the above mentioned limitations , it is called SEtool
Unofficial Unlocking (S1tool)
This method overcomes all the three limitations , but you will need to do a little work manually , this method introduces us to a new word called TESTPOINT
website is given here:http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
there you will find all information...read carefully and follow on-screen instructions on that site..
i found a video which will help you its for xperia mini pro...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V02nlb1bIdY&feature=colike
and another video explains regarding to Xperia Bootloader Unlocking using SETool & Test Point(paid):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn-Vubgka1M
the below image shows the point of xperia mini..
the red point indicate that you have to connect that point to ground..
but make sure its diameter is not more than that of the testpoint else it will touch other points and might brick your phone
Ground : ground is refereed as the negative battery pin of the phone
{3}.ClockWorkMod Recovery
ClockWorkMod Recovery also known as CWM ,is a Custom recovery for android devices which is very useful for
1. Installing custom roms ,kernels,patches , flashable zips.
2. Backup & restoring your rom
3. Wiping system , cache & other partitions
4. Mounting sd-card & other partitions
5. & more
{4}.Nandroid Backup
Nandroid backup is a backup/restore option available in your CWM . Backup you current SE rom for saftey , select backup option and let it do its work . The backuped files will be in ClockWorkMOD folder of your SD card , keep a backup of this backup in your PC in case when anything goes wrong this backup will save you
Post 3 : Kernel installation
Kernels(boot.img) are the main base for any custom rom you install , kernels are installed using FASTBOOT feature of android ADB , there is a simple logic you need to remember before you flash any kernel
Stock Rom = Stock kernel
cyanogenmod Rom = cyanogenmod Kernel
before you flash any custom rom make sure you've installed its related kernel (boot.img)
there are two methods to flash custom kernel..i will list both of them..
for that you will need fastboot:http://www.mediafire.com/?4qoenin9cjn7s7i
{1}.first method
Flashing Kernel (boot.img):
1. this WILL NOT WIPE ur data
2. the custom kernel will be provided as boot.img file
3. just copy this file to fastboot folder(folder where fastboot package is extracted)
4. power down device and get into FASTBOOT MODE (LED notification turns BLUE)(switch off device hold volume up key & plugin usb) with usb-cable connected to PC
5. once u are in fastboot mode open command prompt and navigate to the folder containing fastboot files then just use the following command to flash custom kernel:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. once flashing is complete you will get a prompt on pc saying that everything is ok
7. now just unplug ur device and u are on the custom kernel
{2}.second method(flastool method)
1.use Flashtool version 0.6.7:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309.open flashtool
2.connect your mobile via usb.you have to be in MSC mode instead of MTP mode to get into fastboot mode or flash mod
3.check unknown source and usb debugging are on..
4.now to get into fastboot mod click on flash on flashtool 6.7
5.Then there will two mode flashmod and fastboot mod..in flashboot you can flash tft files..and fastboot mode is to flash custom kernel..
6.click on fastboot mod
7.in fastboot mod just click on reboot into fastboot mode(via adb)..then your device will boot ino fastboot mode.wait for some time to boot in to fastboot mode
if you are doing everything fine the it should look like this
16/025/2012 15:25:56 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/025/2012 15:25:56 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.7.0 built on 2012-01-15 22:00:21
16/026/2012 15:26:01 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/026/2012 15:26:59 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
16/026/2012 15:26:59 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
16/027/2012 15:27:02 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
16/027/2012 15:27:03 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
16/027/2012 15:27:08 - INFO - Device Status: ADB mode
16/027/2012 15:27:27 - INFO - Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via ADB)
16/027/2012 15:27:37 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/027/2012 15:27:40 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
16/027/2012 15:27:42 - INFO - Device will soon enter fastboot mode
16/027/2012 15:27:43 - INFO - Connected device : ST15
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Installed version of busybox :
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.7 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-FXP
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Phone in recovery mode
16/027/2012 15:27:54 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
8.then click on select kernel to flash
9.navigate to where your flash file is located(boot.img)..double click on that boot.img file..the log will look like this..
16/032/2012 15:32:12 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): D:\xperia mini important\update-cm-7.2.0-RC0-XperiaMini-ST15i-KANG-signed\boot.img
16/032/2012 15:32:12 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
16/032/2012 15:32:14 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (4512 KB)...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 9333kB/s
OKAY [ 0.501s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Download buffer format: boot IMG
(bootloader) Flash of partition 'boot' requested
(bootloader) S1 partID 0x00000003, block 0x00000148-0x00000179
(bootloader) Erase operation complete, 0 bad blocks encountered
(bootloader) Flashing...
(bootloader) Flash operation complete
OKAY [ 0.873s]
finished. total time: 1.374s
16/032/2012 15:32:14 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
10.click on reboot device into system..and u are on the custom kernel
Overclocking
1. DOWNLOAD SetCPU from market
2. Select automatic detection of speeds ,and allow root access to Setcpu
3. default speed is 1024Mhz & maximum overclocking is based on the kernel you flash
4.maximum overclocking may harm your device
post 4:custom rom installation
if you know how to install custom kernel then it is very easy to know how to install custom rom..
for reference lets take example of cyanogenmod 7..
How to Install CyanogenMod 7 after unlock your Bootloader
First note This process only works if you have your Bootloader UNLOCKED
1.download cyanogenmod 7 zip file..then extract it..there will be three files when you extract it..there are 2 main files first is boot.img which is kernel..second is update.zip..also download gapps addon..
NOTE: Remember to use the BASEBAND that CyanogenMod or MIUI needs, otherwise you will not get GSM signal.
2.now put update.zip file and gapps file into sd card..Both are .zip files
3.Install CM7 Kernel(boot.img)..i already mention how to install kernel..
4.After install the kernel turn on the phone and as soon as you see the FreeXperia logo press several times volume down button and you will get into ClockworkMod.
5.now go into install zip from sd card..and Install update.zip and gapps zip..
6.To move use Volume buttons, to select use Home button.
Select and confirm "Wipe data/factory reset"
Select and confirm "Wipe cache partition"
Go to "advanced" menu
Select and confirm "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
7.Reboot your phone and enjoy CyanogenMod 7..
you can use this method for all roms..
ok thats it...if i have post something wrong then xda members please inform me
Visit this thread for list of available kernels and roms:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489971
this total information has been taken from several threads thanks to them..
If I helped you in anyway, please say thanks!
Just wanted to ask how to install ClockWorkMod Recovery
singh_dd93 said:
Just wanted to ask how to install ClockWorkMod Recovery
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all custom kernel are pre rooted and has cmw inbuilt..so if you flash any custom kernel then you will get cmw...
May I ask how to flash ftf file using flashtool?Is it similar to flash kernel?
And do we have to update baseband like .64 and that needs flashtool,too?
Sorry for my noob qeustion,I'd like to update to .64,which FXP recommended.
noradoor said:
May I ask how to flash ftf file using flashtool?Is it similar to flash kernel?
And do we have to update baseband like .64 and that needs flashtool,too?
Sorry for my noob qeustion,I'd like to update to .64,which FXP recommended.
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to flash ftf file you have to go in to flashmod..when you download and extract flashtool(version 6.+) there will a firmware folder..put ftf file into that folder then open flashtool... click on flash and then click on flashmod then just select your ftf file and press ok..switch off your mobile..then press volume down button and coonect your mobile to pc using usb cable..flashtool will flash that firmware...
new post 4:custom rom installation added in thread...
singh_dd93 said:
Just wanted to ask how to install ClockWorkMod Recovery
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No need to wonder about that anymore. There is an application at Android Market. All you need is a rooted phone.
kernel
on this part;
Flashing Kernel (boot.img):
do i need to have my bootloader unlocked or not?
Reason is i have the stock .62 and i want to root it.
fbloise said:
on this part;
Flashing Kernel (boot.img):
do i need to have my bootloader unlocked or not?
Reason is i have the stock .62 and i want to root it.
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yes you need to have unlock bootloader..without it you cant flash any custom kernel...
But if you just want to root it and stay on .62,you don't have to unlock your bootloader.
What you need to do is flash older version(eg .42) and root it via this thread,then upgrade to .62 by OTA.(don't change any system files before the completion of upgrade)
noradoor said:
But if you just want to root it and stay on .62,you don't have to unlock your bootloader.
What you need to do is flash older version(eg .42) and root it via this thread,then upgrade to .62 by OTA.(don't change any system files before the completion of upgrade)
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DO this:
Flash a fresh .42 firmware using FlashTool
Root it using DooMlorDs Easy Rooting Kit version 4
Connect to a WiFi or a stable 3G and update via Update Center App on your phone
Done!
did everything as you guys said. Root it fine. However after updating the FW over the air (OTA), the phone doesnt want to turn back on anymore.
Any advice?
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Well answering my own question, I was able to revive the phone back to .62 using Wotan.
Now I will get back to .42 but will stay there as I dont want that to happen again.
fbloise said:
did everything as you guys said. Root it fine. However after updating the FW over the air (OTA), the phone doesnt want to turn back on anymore.
Any advice?
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Well answering my own question, I was able to revive the phone back to .62 using Wotan.
Now I will get back to .42 but will stay there as I dont want that to happen again.
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did you unlock your bootloader.if yes then you can brick your mobile f you do ota update..and if you have unlock bootloader then flash custom kernel it is the best way to have root on any firmware...
Very risking updating yur phone using tha OTA method if yu have unlock yur bootloader..... but if yu use testpoint method, den yu have no problem!!!
just use flashtool to flash yur phone with latest firmware.
thats the funny thing, i didnt unlock my bootloader.
no offense, but the wire thing is a little extreme for me. I guess i'll pass and wait for a more conveniant tool than playing with wires.
nomailx said:
no offense, but the wire thing is a little extreme for me. I guess i'll pass and wait for a more conveniant tool than playing with wires.
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It's easy to unlock your bootloader using wire. Just connect the main point to ground.. I did in just first attempt..
Sent from my ST15 using xda premium
very easy brov.... i use tha pin pointed part to touch my phone ground point & connect tha other end to my usb cable mouth dat enters my phone.
check here for yur phone ground point provided its an Xperia phone.
Xperia Phones Test Point
that test point looks badass, made by mcgiver!
fbloise said:
that test point looks badass, made by mcgiver!
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which is dat buddy?? gat dis from androidflip.com........ its ok buddy! just do it right.
Related
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.
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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?
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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
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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
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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
I installed a ROM with its kernel (concretely, THIS rom with the recommended kernel) using CWM, and when I reboot it gets stuck at Sony splash... It's been like that for almost two hours.
So the question is... is it bricked? (I think that's a stupid question, it sure is...) Can this be repaired? Or I have to ask Sony for help (if possible)?
if you can get into cwm ..... try to reflash the rom....follow the steps given by the dev...wipe delvic/data etc..
if it does not work or if you cannot get into CWM reflash with night-elf kernel...
u r phone is not bricked :good::victory:
Log in Flashtool shows me that...
04/058/2012 18:58:24 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
04/058/2012 18:58:24 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 built on 2012-02-26 19:26:25
04/058/2012 18:58:24 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
04/058/2012 18:58:35 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
04/059/2012 18:59:05 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
04/059/2012 18:59:06 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
04/059/2012 18:59:25 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Arnold\Downloads\boot_ics_cm9-127.img
04/059/2012 18:59:25 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
04/059/2012 18:59:26 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (5114 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
04/059/2012 18:59:26 - INFO - Please check the log before rebooting into system
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do u have ur bootloader unlocked...???if not unlock it first...
Well, I guess it actually was unlocked... if not, how do I check it without entering the system or CWM?
if it is unlocked u will be able to flash it with other kernels
do you have latest version of flash tools??
try to download it and try again......if u have unlocked bootloader....it should work
if nothing happens use SEUS to restore
Arno-kun said:
I installed a ROM with its kernel (concretely, THIS rom with the recommended kernel) using CWM, and when I reboot it gets stuck at Sony splash... It's been like that for almost two hours.
So the question is... is it bricked? (I think that's a stupid question, it sure is...) Can this be repaired? Or I have to ask Sony for help (if possible)?
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Firstly the good news is ur phone is not at all bricked ..i think u somehow installed the wrong kernel or something ..thats y the problem ..i had the same too about 3 days back ..u need to got back to the stock Rom ..and everything will be fine ..i think you knw it but i am telling u again : U need unlocked boot loader to flash custom ROMS
Now lets begin installing ur stock ROM
If u unlocked ur bootlaoder using the official method go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335&page=2 and relock it but DRM keys wont be back ..but u r bootlaoder will be locked again
1) Here : download the stock ROM http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239?tstart=0 and install it through flashtool or go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 to download stock ROM
2) Follow the instructions in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26798415&postcount=141
3) Now u r on stock ROM with stock kernel ..root ur phone again using doomlords method given in the link above.
4) install CWM
5) Unlock ur boot loader again (u cannot unlock it using the official way unless u have the boot loader key that sony gave u when unlocking the boot loader )
samneov said:
if it is unlocked u will be able to flash it with other kernels
do you have latest version of flash tools??
try to download it and try again......if u have unlocked bootloader....it should work
if nothing happens use SEUS to restore
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You know, using SEUS fixed my phone. Checked bootloader, and it's UNLOCKED. Thanks a lot to everyone! Thought I already lost my phone... Again, thank you all!
Hi,
Just looking for some advice really, I'm looking to root/flash my girlfriends's mini pro (SK17i), it's currently running GB (4.0.2.A.0.62) which as I understand cannot be rooted from that particular version? The phone was bought 2nd hand and the bootloader is already unlocked.
Questions I have are:
1. From reading the forums, I was going to go with stock ICS rom with rage kernel, as I'm looking for stability/battery life, or are there better combinations of custom ROM/kernel out there, for this purpose?
2. If I do stay with stock ICS is it necessary that I downgrade before rooting then flashing? Or can I flash directly to ICS?
I should be fine with the whole process of rooting flashing the phone, but would greatly appreciate the advice!!
Again Many Thanks
1. Since you have a unlocked bootloader it's possible to root .62 firmware by just flashing a prerooted kernel like the rage kernel for gb.
2.I've been using rage ics kernel with stock Sony ics Rom, it is very much stable and battery standby is really good.
3. First you flash the ics ftf using flashtool and boot the device. then power down the device and enter into flashmode and flash rage kernel for ics. You don't have to root your phone separately, once you flash the rage kernel for ics you're phone will be automatically rooted and busybox will be installed.
You don't have to downgrade at all! You have a unlocked bootloader man! Just flash the rage kernel and your phone will be rooted!
Just make sure you flash the correct version of rage kernel. 3.2 for ics. 3.0 for gingerbread.
hit thanks if I've helped!
sent from my smultron
Thanks for the swift reply!
So to clarify, am I right in thinking flash the ICS ROM first then once done reboot and flash the Kernel next?
I dont need to flash the kernel on GB first?
Also any opinions on Panic Kernel, is that also prerooted?
Cheers
nedsnurb said:
Thanks for the swift reply!
So to clarify, am I right in thinking flash the ICS ROM first then once done reboot and flash the Kernel next?
I dont need to flash the kernel on GB first?
Also any opinions on Panic Kernel, is that also prerooted?
Cheers
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1. That`s the point. Normally, to install a custom rom via clockworkmod you flash the kernel first and after that you install the rom.
But now you don't install a custom rom, you flash the ftf and this ftf will overwrite the kernel (kernel is a boot.img). So after you have flashed the ftf you can just plug phone off, plug in in fastboot mode again and flash the custom kernel. Then just reboot (you can reboot before flashing kernel if you like, but that wouldn't change anything)
2. No you don't need, just flash the kernel for the rom you like.
3. Yes panic should be prerooted, too
Ya you are right! No need to flash gb kernel .
hit thanks if I've helped!
sent from my smultron
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mihahn said:
1. That`s the point. Normally, to install a custom rom via clockworkmod you flash the kernel first and after that you install the rom.
But now you don't install a custom rom, you flash the ftf and this ftf will overwrite the kernel (kernel is a boot.img). So after you have flashed the ftf you can just plug phone off, plug in in fastboot mode again and flash the custom kernel. Then just reboot (you can reboot before flashing kernel if you like, but that wouldn't change anything)
2. No you don't need, just flash the kernel for the rom you like.
3. Yes panic should be prerooted, too
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Ya it wouldn't change anything but to make sure that the ftf is been flashed properly and the Rom boots. Just to go step by step.
hit thanks if I've helped!
sent from my smultron
Tbh if you're looking for good stabilty and battery life GB is still the go to....Rage kernel is DEfinitely not the best kernel for battery life
Panic is prerooted, its not harsh on battery life, but it has a few minor bugs, usb only connects in media transfer mode and the cmw 6 it has has reported some issues when doing nand backups...The best kernbel for stability and battery in my opinion (i tested them all) is Mesa kernel, rage and panic are more for performance and performance usually means less battery life
Okay guys, flashed stock ICS ROM fine!
But now trying to flash MESA kernel using Fastboot Toolbox within Flashtool and I'm getting the error that my device isn't rooted?
Tried with a few other kernels and the same problem? I was under the impression flashing the kernel would also root the device?
Here is the Flashtool log
09/016/2012 19:16:18 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
09/016/2012 19:16:18 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.8.0 built on 2012-10-01 19:35:32
09/016/2012 19:16:18 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
09/016/2012 19:16:28 - INFO - Device disconnected
09/016/2012 19:16:28 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
09/016/2012 19:16:30 - INFO - Device Status: NOT FOUND
09/016/2012 19:16:41 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
09/017/2012 19:17:38 - ERROR - no kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin) selected!
09/018/2012 19:18:03 - INFO - Finished Fastboot Toolbox
09/019/2012 19:19:32 - INFO - Launching Fastboot Toolbox 1.0 by DooMLoRD
09/019/2012 19:19:32 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
09/019/2012 19:19:48 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\Users\Johnny\Downloads\minipro_mesa_v1.8.img
09/019/2012 19:19:48 - INFO - Flashing selected kernel
09/019/2012 19:19:49 - INFO - sending 'boot' (7126 KB)...
09/019/2012 19:19:49 - INFO - FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
09/019/2012 19:19:49 - INFO - finished. total time: 0.003s
09/019/2012 19:19:49 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (7126 KB)...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.003s
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Help!
nedsnurb said:
Okay guys, flashed stock ICS ROM fine!
But now trying to flash MESA kernel using Fastboot Toolbox within Flashtool and I'm getting the error that my device isn't rooted?
Tried with a few other kernels and the same problem? I was under the impression flashing the kernel would also root the device?
Here is the Flashtool log
Help!
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Hmm the log looks like your phone's bootloader isn't unlocked yet. Please power phone on and type *#*#7378423#*#* and go to service info -> configuration -> rooting status and tell us what is written there. Cause it must work
Yeah it has bootloader unlock allowed: yes
Which I'm guessing it means it isn't unlocked at present?
Sorry was being stupid I thought it was already unlocked! I can just follow the tutorial sticky to unlock right? Then give it another go?
nedsnurb said:
Yeah it has bootloader unlock allowed: yes
Which I'm guessing it means it isn't unlocked at present?
Sorry was being stupid I thought it was already unlocked! I can just follow the tutorial sticky to unlock right? Then give it another go?
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Okay you must know what you want, two options:
1. Just root phone, and uninstall the crap. This maybe won't void warranty, cause if you unroot you can bring it to service again.
2. Unlock bootloader:
1. You unlock via official method -> you void warranty but you can install a custom kernel for better performance or other custom roms (for example cyanogenmod)
2. You unlock via testpoint method, which can be relocked and maybe sony won't notice, but that's more dangerous and I wouldn't do it.
These are the methods you have, just choose one
Btw for rooting you needn't unlock bootloader, choose your current software version in my rooting guide and follow the steps to root
nedsnurb said:
Yeah it has bootloader unlock allowed: yes
Which I'm guessing it means it isn't unlocked at present?
Sorry was being stupid I thought it was already unlocked! I can just follow the tutorial sticky to unlock right? Then give it another go?
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Ya it looks like you haven't unlocked your bootloader yet .
It's better to unlock via the official method. You'll lose DRM keys (google it) and remember all your phone data (except memory card data) will be erased To be on the safer side just remove the memory card prior to unlocking. Sync up your contacts to your google account or take a backup of your contacts in your memory card.
YOU'LL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. YOU CANNOT USE SEUS TO UPDATE YOUR PHONE SOFTWARE instead you have to use flashtool which is not a concern at all and after unlocking please do not accept any over the air (ota) Sony software updates, IT WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE .
Just for your information there is also a guide to unbrick the device which is bricked due to fota update but you would not want to brick it in the first place would you? .
Look at Sony's official bootloader unlocking page for further instructions and keep your IMEI handy it'll ask for it (dial *#06# for your IMEI or look at the phone's packaging).
Happy unlocking!
hit thanks if I've helped!
sent from my smultron
Getting Started:Rooting,Bootloader Unlocking,Recovery,Custom ROM installation & more
Getting Started:Rooting,Bootloader Unlocking and Recovery
In this thread ,I'll try to help you guys set up your new phone from rooting upto custom ROM installation for your Xperia U,P,Sola and Go.
It is still WORK IN PROGRESS,so hold on to your horses.
References:
[GUIDE]How To Be A New User And Not A Noob
XDA-wiki.
All you need to know before you begin
Flashtool 0.9.8
Flashtool Guide
Bootloader Locking and Unlocking
Root Many Android
[ICS]Noob-proof root via Flashtool
[HELP THREAD][XPERIA S, SOLA, P]Ask any question. NOOB friendly
Possible solution for Fastboot-Windows7 Problems
Xperia 2012 - Index of every mod,theme,app,boot animations etc.
[XP]Index of ROMs ,Kernels,Recoveries and Guides.
Index of ROMs ,Kernels,Recoveries and Guides
[*][Sola]Index of ROMs ,Kernels,Recoveries and Guides.
Rooting
Rooting
What is Rooting:
Android rooting is the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's subsystem. - Wikipedia
Before Rooting:
Bootloader unlocking is not necessesary for rooting.
After rooting ,your warranty maybe void!.
Rooting is reversible process so you can unroot.
How to root:
If you are on firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10[U,P,Go and Sola]:
You can root easily using Root MANY ANDROID
Download v9 or v13,extract it.
Enable USB debugging mode on your phone.
Connect your phone to PC.
Double click on RunMe.bat.
Then type 1.Press Enter.
You should get
Checking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode
Please connect your device with USB-Debugging enabled now
1186 KB/s (147059 bytes in 0.121s)
Found Sony Backup-Restore.apk
LT26,LT22 etc. mode enabled!
Pushing busybox....
2110 KB/s (1085140 bytes in 0.502s)
Pushing su binary ....
2426 KB/s (22364 bytes in 0.009s)
Pushing Superuser app
3096 KB/s (843503 bytes in 0.266s)
Making busybox runable ...
Pushing fake Backup
3130 KB/s (73728 bytes in 0.023s)
Extracting fakebackup on device ...
Watch now your device. Select the backup named RootMe and restore it!
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.LAUNCHER] cmp=com.sonyericsson.vendor.backuprestore/.ui.BackupActivity }
Warning: Activity not started, its current task has been brought to the front
If all is successful i will tell you, if not this shell will run forever.
Running ......
Then Click on Restore on your phone.(if Back up and Restore app is not opened,open it),see if RootMe is selected in Record to restore,)
Then you should get
Good, it worked! Now we are rebooting soon, please be patient!
Waiting for device to come up again....
Going to copy files to it's place
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
Press any key to continue . . .
or
Using latest Flashtool ,here is a nice tutorial for rooting.
If you are on latest firmware then you will need to do few extra steps.
Assuming you are on latest firmware than 6.1.1.B.10.
Flash the stock kernel.sin or kernel.elf or kernel ftf of 6.1.1.B.10.
Root as mentioned above.
Flash the stock kernel.sin or kernel.elf or kernel ftf of latest firmware.
You can get stock kernel by extracting stock ftf file.
For references:
[ROOT] Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54 - Xperia Sola.
[Root - Locked Bootloader] Xperia P 6.1.1.B.1.54 and 6.1.1.B.1.75
Bootloader Unlocking
Bootloader Unlocking.
What is bootloader:
The bootloader, is firmware on the phone which runs on every startup. Sometimes it may be desirable to change the version of the bootloader, or to load a different bootloader entirely to enable different features or a completely different OS. The current version of the bootloader can be viewed by entering bootloader mode, the process of which is different for each and every device or manufacturer. - XDA - University.
How to unlock the bootloader:
[Tutorial] Xperia S/P/U/Sola Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
How To Unlock Bootloaders on your Xperia Arc, Play, Neo and Pro
Before unlocking bootloader:
Install Flashtool drivers,it will contain all necessary driver including fastboot driver and flashmode drivers.
Remeber,your warranty will be void.
DRM Keys will be lost forever.
Bootloader Relocking
Flashing FTF file.
Assuming you have installed latest Flash tool and Flash tool drivers.
Open the Flash tool.
Click on the flash button i.e the red marked one.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Choose Flash mode and Click OK.
Then you will get below show window,by default directory will be Flashtool/firmwares.If there is are ftf files in that directory it will automatically show them and you have to select it.If there is no ftf file in Flashtool/firmawares folder,then do the next step.
Click on .... i.e red marked then you will get the "Choose a folder window".Browse to the folder containing ftf file.Click Open.
Now connect your device to PC in flash mode.
That's it.
Installing CWM Recovery
Why do we need CWM:
ClockworkMod offers Android users with an extensive list of functionalities which the default Android recovery cannot even hope to match. Using ClockworkMod, one can install, update, or upgrade both official and unofficial ROMs (known as ‘custom’ ROMs). It also enables advanced recovery and backup methods, and one can mount the USB storage to transfer files between the device and a PC while remaining in the recovery mode (very helpful for if you have a bricked device and can’t boot into Android or if you simply don’t want to do another reboot to transfer a file you forgot). Partitioning the SD card and wiping user data, dalvik cache, and battery stats are some other capabilities of ClockworkMod.
-dottech.org
Installation:
It can done in 2 ways
Installing kernel with recovery
Installing standalone CWM.
Installing a kernel with recovery:
For this you will need unlocked bootloader.
If you go through your respective device's development section,you will get the kernel with recoveries.
Installing a standalone CWM.
For Sola:
[CWM][ICS][Locked Bootloader]CWM Touch recovery 1.2 [24/10/2012]
[CWM][ICS]CWM Recovery 6.0.1.2 for Locked Bootloader[v1.0][29/11/2012]
For Go:
[CWM][ICS]CWM Recovery 6.0.1.2 for Locked Bootloader[v1.0][29/11/2012]
[CWM][ICS][Locked Bootloader]CWM Touch recovery 1.1[19/11/2012
For U:
[CWM][ICS][Locked Bootloader]CWM Touch recovery 1.0 [21/10/2012]
[CWM][ICS]CWM Recovery 6.0.1.2 for Locked Bootloader[v1.0][29/11/2012]
For P:
[CWM][ICS]CWM Recovery 6.0.1.2 for Locked Bootloader[v1.0][29/11/2012]
[CWM][ICS][Locked Bootloader]CWM recovery 1.0[05/11/2012]
How to access recovery:
By pressing volume buttons when phone is boot logo is show i.e when booting
Installing Flashable Zips and Custom ROMs.
Installing Flashable Zips and Custom ROMs.
What is a flashable zip:
It is a zip file containing updater-script ,updater binary and other essential components for making it flashable using recovery.It is used for installing various mods,themes and ROMs.
What is a Custom ROM:
A custom ROM is a fully standalone version of the OS, including the kernel (which makes everything run), apps, services, etc - everything you need to operate the device, except it's customized by someone in some way. - AndroidPolice
On the side note,many custom ROMs will not include kernel and also are not standalone versions.
Installing flashable zips and custom ROMs is easy.
How to:
Copy the flashable zip or custom ROM to preferably to internal storage.
Reboot the phone.
Enter into recovery.
Go to Install zip from SD Card.
Choose your zip.
Install it.
Flashing Kernels
Flashing Kernels
What is a kernel:
In computing, the kernel is the main component of most computer operating systems; it is a bridge between applications and the actual data processing done at the hardware level. The kernel's responsibilities include managing the system's resources (the communication between hardware and software components).[1] Usually, as a basic component of an operating system, a kernel can provide the lowest-level abstraction layer for the resources (especially processors and I/O devices) that application software must control to perform its function. It typically makes these facilities available to application processes through inter-process communication mechanisms and system calls.
-Wikipedia.
Before flashing kernel:
Stock kernel - There is no need of unlocking the bootloader.
Custom kernel - Unlocked bootloader is needed.
There are 2 ways you can flash a kernel whether in kernel.elf ,kernel.sin or boot.img format.
Using standalone fastboot .
Using fastboot via flashtool.
Let's talk about using standalone fastboot,it is easy.
Copy your kernel to fastboot directory/folder.
Connect your phone in fastboot mode.
Hold Shift+Right Click.
Click on Open Command Window Here.
Now type " fastboot flash boot kernel-name" here kernel-name can be boot.img or kernel.sin or kernel.elf
i.e fastboot flash boot boot.img or fastboot flash boot kernel.sin or fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
Disconnect the phone and reboot.
Using fastboot via flashtool.
Flashmode:
Used for flashing stock ftf files.i.e for recovering from soft brick or updating to latest firmware etc.
How to connect in flash mode:
Hold - volume button and connect the data cable to PC.
Fastboot mode:
Used for unlocking bootloader,flashing kernels etc.
How to connect in fastboot mode:
Hold + volume button and connect the data cable to PC.
Thanks for this thread this is just what i need!
Andy
/edit so why would you root and not unlock your bootloader?
Thanks
ok so my build is 6.0.b.3.184
Which method should i use.
Thanks
Iceax123 said:
Thanks for this thread this is just what i need!
Andy
/edit so why would you root and not unlock your bootloader?
Thanks
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With locked bootloader ,you can't hard brick your phone.
Iceax123 said:
ok so my build is 6.0.b.3.184
Which method should i use.
Thanks
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6.0.b.3.184 is GB - Then http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063029
Once again neectron thank you for your help.
I updated last night through the software to 4.04 - 6.1.1.B.1.10 so will use your method in the first post to root.
Do you root before unlocking bootloader.
Thanks
Andy
This is a great thread for all the noobs (i was also one).....This is what i was also thinking about.......... to make this section a lot easier to go through...........
Iceax123 said:
Once again neectron thank you for your help.
I updated last night through the software to 4.04 - 6.1.1.B.1.10 so will use your method in the first post to root.
Do you root before unlocking bootloader.
Thanks
Andy
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Unlocking bootloader is not necessary for rooting.It is your choics you can do either way.
Thanks I only bought this phone so i could practise flashing roms etc.
Looks like i might be out of my depth lol.
Will root tonight.
Thanks
A
Iceax123 said:
Thanks I only bought this phone so i could practise flashing roms etc.
Looks like i might be out of my depth lol.
Will root tonight.
Thanks
A
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Out of depth?No.
It will be very easy once you do it.
Looks clean and organized. You are missing a [/B] for one of your headers though ;P
Great start!
Hello, I am using Xperia U GB 2.3.7
And build no 6.0.B.3.188 I am a noob. Can u suggest which is the easiest method to root? I mean by upgrading to ICS or from GB itself.
THANKS
adirock said:
Hello, I am using Xperia U GB 2.3.7
And build no 6.0.B.3.188 I am a noob. Can u suggest which is the easiest method to root? I mean by upgrading to ICS or from GB itself.
THANKS
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Easiest way is updating it to ICS.
For GB,you can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063029.
Thanks for your reply.
1) In the above link the first step is written update to ics. Then I think I have to upgrade to ics for rooting.
2) is there any problem/lagging in ics upgrade?
Pls ans this.
Thanks
Hello there xda comunity,
I am facing a big problem with my xperia p.
Running stock ROM, stock firmware 6.2.A.1.100, rooted my phone by doomlord method and ulocked bootloader not via flashtool, but via other flashtool provided in unlock guidance on official sony website.
everything was working fine until I installed One Power Guard and it totally messed up my phone. Apps started to force close randomly (contacts,album,messages,android.acore etc.) showing annoying popups every single second making me unable even to answer a phone call.
and here comes to problem. I was trying to restore to factory settings, but after a reboot, phone seems to recover into some point without any reason or my permission and everything is as it was before restart. Even if I uninstall some app or take a photo and I reboot, the app is back and photo nowhere.
I was trying to flash new kernel via flashtool, but it says TOO MANY BAD BLOCKS and end with a failure, so it seems like that particular partition is damaged somehow and I cant get over it. I managed to mount my internal storage, so I was able to see it as mass storage on my desktop pc and tried to format and repair bad sectors. Test outcome said, there is no problem. I was very surprised when I reboted phone, all data was still there, so no format really happened.
when I try to flash new firmware, everythings go ok until it comes to the point READING DEVICE INFORMATION. It stucks there for eternity.
I have installed all drivera provided with flashtool and I am able to smoothly go to fast boot mode or flashmode but it is all I can really do, because as I said I cant flash kernel, nor firmware.
So what am I supposed to do? Any help?
hi
so if u can go fastboot u can flash kernel...bcuz system is not loaded and phone partially off
u unlocked bl so pcc never again till u relock it lil advice loll
same thing for flashmode so or else u flash an ftf wich gonna clean the phone or u flash a custom kernel with cwm from there u wipe cache partition, dalvik cache , data factory reset then u go to mount ...u format system and caches u go back flashtool and flash an clean ftf
when u there at ftf flash untick TA partition on right side and final verification
take another custom kernel maybe u took one corrupted it could be te reason of that
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Alx31TLse said:
hi
so if u can go fastboot u can flash kernel...bcuz system is not loaded and phone partially off
u unlocked bl so pcc never again till u relock it lil advice loll
same thing for flashmode so or else u flash an ftf wich gonna clean the phone or u flash a custom kernel with cwm from there u wipe cache partition, dalvik cache , data factory reset then u go to mount ...u format system and caches u go back flashtool and flash an clean ftf
when u there at ftf flash untick TA partition on right side and final verification
take another custom kernel maybe u took one corrupted it could be te reason of that
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not really
when I try to relock my bootloader, or to flash new firmware, it always looks like this
15/048/2013 19:48:42 - INFO - Selected LT22i(P) / xperia.cz / relock_bootloader
15/048/2013 19:48:42 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
15/048/2013 19:48:42 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
15/048/2013 19:48:48 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
15/048/2013 19:48:48 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
15/048/2013 19:48:48 - INFO - Reading device information
it stuck at reading device information 4ever
this how it looks when i try to flash kernel
15/057/2013 19:57:05 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
15/057/2013 19:57:14 - INFO - Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): C:\2\nemesis.elf
15/057/2013 19:57:14 - INFO - HotBooting selected kernel
15/057/2013 19:57:14 - INFO - FASTBOOT Output:
creating boot image...
creating boot image - 5791744 bytes
downloading 'boot.img'...
(bootloader) USB download speed was 21691kB/s
OKAY [ 0.278s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: Wrong range:0x10008000-0x1058d687. Ok:0x00000000-0x05efffff)
finished. total time: 0.286s
15/057/2013 19:57:16 - INFO - Device disconnected
I was trying different kernel...always the same :crying:
hum wich option r u choosing in flashtool?
for fw and kernel tell me what u choosin step by step please
then do u still have a cwm installed?
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Alx31TLse said:
hum wich option r u choosing in flashtool?
for fw and kernel tell me what u choosin step by step please
then do u still have a cwm installed?
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for FW
flashtool > bootmode chooser > flashmode
then I choose FW e.g. 6.2.A.1.100 Central Europe or 6.1.1.B1.54 Sony
I exclude TA and final verification and the result is always the same it stucks at READING DEVICE INFORMATION
for kernel
flashtool > bootmode chooser > fastboot mode
here I was trying both methods - Selecet kernel to HotBoot | Select kernel to flash, none of them works
I found myself unable to relock bootloader via flashtool
it says my device cannot be unlocked, but it already is unlocked and device can be unlocked as it says on service menu (right now it says bootloader unlocked = yes)
I think that I somehow messed up my partitions or deleted partition table....Is there some way to rebuilt device partitions, so I am able to flash again? The number of bad blocks (error when trying to flash kernel) is the exact number of all blocks on my sdcard.
I Think that rebuilding device partition table is the solution, but idk how.....
skynetko said:
for FW
flashtool > bootmode chooser > flashmode
then I choose FW e.g. 6.2.A.1.100 Central Europe or 6.1.1.B1.54 Sony
I exclude TA and final verification and the result is always the same it stucks at READING DEVICE INFORMATION
for kernel
flashtool > bootmode chooser > fastboot mode
here I was trying both methods - Selecet kernel to HotBoot | Select kernel to flash, none of them works
I found myself unable to relock bootloader via flashtool
it says my device cannot be unlocked, but it already is unlocked and device can be unlocked as it says on service menu (right now it says bootloader unlocked = yes)
I think that I somehow messed up my partitions or deleted partition table....Is there some way to rebuilt device partitions, so I am able to flash again? The number of bad blocks (error when trying to flash kernel) is the exact number of all blocks on my sdcard.
I Think that rebuilding device partition table is the solution, but idk how.....
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Then sorry bro i have no clue! i would like to say if u still have access to cwm; format everything in mounts and storage and make data/factory reset...
maybe someone else gonna give u more ideas...when u have troubles u flash ftf and everythings come back but u, u are deep into it!
i assume too the rom doesn t load...cuz u can still flash an ftf in zip file from cwm