Hi, I will have SE Xperia Neo V, and I have 2 questions:
1. Root - I update my phone SEUS and I want to root my xperia. How to do it? am looking for an easy way.
2. OC - I wanted to speed up the phone using OC and Smartass v2. How is the easiest way to upload?
In both cases I will not unblock the bootloader! Must stay stock rom and kernel, only OC and root will be in my phone.
Please help me.
Sorry for english, google translator help me
Make your life better and unlock bootloader
About rooting we have many noob tutorials.
OC you get only with unlocked bootloader.
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Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
Pavl0o said:
Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
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Very simple... Yes !! But the final ICS is not out yet only beta for unlocked bl.
edit: but why you are starting a new topic?? You can ask this in general thread because there is a general chat for qeustions etc, so its simpler and you get the same answers there
Pavl0o said:
Ok, thaks, but if I unlock bootloader via Sony's Official website and I lose official phone updates via SEUS/PCC can I relock bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335 and I after that I will be can update to 4.0 ICS with SEUS or PCC?
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Yes. Unlocking and relocking giving you OFFICAL updates.
And with OTA, SEUS and PC Companion I will be can update after relock?
And I will be update Neo V to official 4.0 and and it is important to me
I recommend use Flashtool!!
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No, only SEUS, OTA, PC Companion, official ICS will be first in this, in flashtool later...
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So, I will be can update my phone via PC Companion, SEUS and OTA after relock bootloader? I use Sony Ericsson official method.
Pavl0o said:
So, I will be can update my phone via PC Companion, SEUS and OTA after relock bootloader? I use Sony Ericsson official method.
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You already got answer so why asking again?
To be honest not sure about ota but pc comp. and seus will work. ota should work 99%.
locked or unlocked your still going to get it but probably before with unlocked boot loader because carrers will still need to push update not that's what's going to take the time
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so close this thread !!
Pandemic said:
so close this thread !!
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lol, why?
Maybe he, or someone else, will have more questions about root and OC
And hopefully next user will find it and post it here if it's related to OP's question, instead opening new thread.
Madfysh said:
lol, why?
Maybe he, or someone else, will have more questions about root and OC
And hopefully next user will find it and post it here if it's related to OP's question, instead opening new thread.
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Hahaha why ???
there is a general chat(look in my sig) so peeps or he, can ask over there thats a way easier.
Edit: so i think thats kinda useless to let this thread open for others because there are many other threads, so he must search and he will find !!
i am also crazy for ICS 4.0 , so i wanna know , OTA update (for ICS)is ok for my rooted NEO V ? not unlocked bootloader , @aarush says no problem will be faced ....
darky22 said:
i am also crazy for ICS 4.0 , so i wanna know , OTA update (for ICS)is ok for my rooted NEO V ? not unlocked bootloader , @aarush says no problem will be faced ....
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lol, ICS is still in beta, so still no official version out
how would you OTA update to ICS??
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I have Xperia Ray with Software 4.0.A.2.368 which I ONLY Rooted.
I am getting messages that a New Update 4.0.2.A.0.42 Available.
1) Should I Update my Phone to newest version? I heard 4.0.2.A.0.42 is giving Reboot loops and problems
2) I am already Rooted on 4.0.A.2.368, If I have to Update, I should do with PC companion or Some OTHER method?
3) Is the Root for 4.0.2.A.0.42 available? I want to remain Stock but just Rooted. Nothing else.
jjdoctor said:
I have Xperia Ray with Software 4.0.A.2.368 which I ONLY Rooted.
I am getting messages that a New Update 4.0.2.A.0.42 Available.
1) Should I Update my Phone to newest version? I heard 4.0.2.A.0.42 is giving Reboot loops and problems
2) I am already Rooted on 4.0.A.2.368, If I have to Update, I should do with PC companion or Some OTHER method?
3) Is the Root for 4.0.2.A.0.42 available? I want to remain Stock but just Rooted. Nothing else.
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Man,are you serious asking that?
Black_jackss said:
Man,are you serious asking that?
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Well thanks... That was I guess the best help I could get here... I guess this section isnt much helpful...
I am HTC user and not used Sony much before.. My brother got Xperia Ray and he wanted to install some rooted applications that my HTC has with Latest OTA...
I didnt know much about Sony so therefore I called for help... I had to spend almost 6 hours to learn everything about it MYSELF.. First 4 hrs spent on solving the problem that FlashTool was just searching for my Mobile and Not detecting it..I couldnt even Update it..:-S
Atlast I had to update via Wifi.. i didnt want to do in first case coz I was afraid of Bricking it via OTA which I read in many threads here.. But then Had to take risk..
You guys cud hav saved me 6 hrs by just spending 5 mins on replying me what to do...
jjdoctor said:
I have Xperia Ray with Software 4.0.A.2.368 which I ONLY Rooted.
I am getting messages that a New Update 4.0.2.A.0.42 Available.
1) Should I Update my Phone to newest version? I heard 4.0.2.A.0.42 is giving Reboot loops and problems
2) I am already Rooted on 4.0.A.2.368, If I have to Update, I should do with PC companion or Some OTHER method?
3) Is the Root for 4.0.2.A.0.42 available? I want to remain Stock but just Rooted. Nothing else.
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1. boot loop only hapen if you unlock bootloader with 'the old ways' , with ' test point method ' it is safe to update .... but if you have lock bootloader then go ahead to update ... it's safe
2. PC Companion or SEUS is ok ...
3. you can root .42 with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190 it's easy ....
Is there a way to directly root my Xperia Neo to remove the stock applications and then unroon it again for the warranty to be active, without downgrading the firmware ?!
addicted2sex said:
Is there a way to directly root my Xperia Neo to remove the stock applications and then unroon it again for the warranty to be active, without downgrading the firmware ?!
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Which Android do you run, ICS ?
Go then to my roll up sticky thread in my sig, there stands hkw to root ICS and if you want then remove junk apps use then root uninstaller if you phone is rooted from the playstore
Sent from my Neo V with Supercharged ICS with Tapatalk v2.1.1
I think there is still no simple way of rooting our .62 firmwares other than the downgrade trick...
its just simple...just follow the instructions...Ive been doing that always...
but what I did was, when I was at .62 via OTA update, I immediately made a back-up of the system via CWM...so everytym I downgrade and root + CWM, I just flash the back-up...that's just it for me, but I think other Users has their own way of doing it...
Ming_Sue said:
I think there is still no simple way of rooting our .62 firmwares other than the downgrade trick...
its just simple...just follow the instructions...Ive been doing that always...
but what I did was, when I was at .62 via OTA update, I immediately made a back-up of the system via CWM...so everytym I downgrade and root + CWM, I just flash the back-up...that's just it for me, but I think other Users has their own way of doing it...
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The most of the peeps here used my noobguide to get rooted 62 and that was working, so give it a try to that, it works good it stands in my sticky, click.on the sticky thread the roll up in my signature
Sent from my Neo V with Supercharged ICS with Tapatalk v2.1.1
Pandemic said:
The most of the peeps here used my noobguide to get rooted 62 and that was working, so give it a try to that, it works good it stands in my sticky, click.on the sticky thread the roll up in my signature
Sent from my Neo V with Supercharged ICS with Tapatalk v2.1.1
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As I said I need a direct method, without downgrading to .42 ! Your thread is with downgrading so it wont help me ... And also without unlocking the bootloader, cuz my warranty will fly away ... Cuz I want to be able to root/unroot the phone anytime ... I cant always downgrade to .42 and upgrade it again ... That's the point ...
addicted2sex said:
As I said I need a direct method, without downgrading to .42 ! Your thread is with downgrading so it wont help me ... And also without unlocking the bootloader, cuz my warranty will fly away ...
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Well, unless you have unlocked bootloader, there is no direct method to root .62.
Madfysh said:
Well, unless you have unlocked bootloader, there is no direct method to root .62.
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So can you explain to me what I'll lose if I unlock my bootloader ??
addicted2sex said:
So can you explain to me what I'll lose if I unlock my bootloader ??
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If you unlock BL by test point (unoficial method) you not lose anything! If you unlock BL by official method, read this http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Hi All,
My Neo V is rooted and install CWM recovery, do i need get update from PC companion right?
Do i need to uninstall CWM before updating to ICS? thanks in advance.
marcflorence said:
Hi All,
My Neo V is rooted and install CWM recovery, do i need get update from PC companion right?
Do i need to uninstall CWM before updating to ICS? thanks in advance.
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No, there is no need to get update from PC companion, you can download and flash custom ROMS made by devs at XDA which are better,cleaner,faster and awesome
No, you will need CWM to install the ROM which will be in the form of .zip so you should not remove CWM
Vabby said:
No, there is no need to get update from PC companion, you can download and flash custom ROMS made by devs at XDA which are better,cleaner,faster and awesome
No, you will need CWM to install the ROM which will be in the form of .zip so you should not remove CWM
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Thanks dude, but i want to use official ics from Sony, also my bootloader is lock.
so rooted and CWM recovery do affect official updates and installation of ics? O_O
marcflorence said:
Thanks dude, but i want to use official ics from Sony, also my bootloader is lock.
so rooted and CWM recovery do affect official updates and installation of ics? O_O
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Uninstall cwm but keep the root and then do the OTA (over the air) then yoou will keep your root but if you update with pcc then you are losing your root, but if you update with CWM then you get an error cannot install the update, but mate this is already posted so why double?
learn to search buddy
remove CWM, leave root, it's been talked about that already, read few threads in general section.
EDIT: slow for a minute..
Thanks to all!
Sorry for spoonfeed
marcflorence said:
Thanks to all!
Sorry for spoonfeed
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Press the THANKS !!
not say it mate, if you press it thats enough,
and no problem but next time.. SEARCH
marcflorence said:
Thanks dude, but i want to use official ics from Sony, also my bootloader is lock.
so rooted and CWM recovery do affect official updates and installation of ics? O_O
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You won't recieve OTA updates if you unlock the bootloader using SE's tool
ie you cannot install if you unlock your bootloader, however your bootloader is locked so you can get official sony updates
Q.how do i know if the bootloader is unlocked?
quite easy, run either PCC or SEUS if it says that it can not recognize your phone bc you have a modified software then that means the bootloader has been unlocked.
Hey guys,
Im searching this forum and googling about removing/unstalling CWM recovery for Neo V but no luck even on thread where i learn how to install cwm.
Can i still get from help from you experts?
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Q.how do i know if the bootloader is unlocked?
quite easy, run either PCC or SEUS if it says that it can not recognize your phone bc you have a modified software then that means the bootloader has been unlocked.
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That means that bootloader has been unlocked official way(Sony dev. page)
Bootloaders un-officialy unlocked can be updated via PCC or SEUS.
Hello,
I have 4.1.B.0.431 on my xperia mini.
I found this on sony update......
"Make sure your device has the latest software so you can enjoy optimal performance and all of its features.
Latest available software: 4.1.B.0.587
Release date: 2012-08-16"
And here is my problem.
I have rooted device how do i update to 4.1.B.0.587 and keep my root?
It would be nice if someone packed the bundle of joy. (firmware, flash tool )
Im talking about all stock.
If you haven't unlocked your bootloader then you can just update via seus without any problem but I'm sure you'll lose your root . If you have unlocked your bootloader the official way then seus itself won't allow you to update your device. It'll throw an error saying you've modified your firmware so it's not possible to get the update. If it's a fota update and you just have rooted your device (bootloader is LOCKED) then go ahead and update you'll just lose your root privileges. IF YOU HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER OFFICIALLY AND IT'S A FOTA UPDATE THEN PLEASE DON'T UPDATE YOUR DEVICE VIA FOTA IT'LL POSSIBLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE! If you want to flash clean untouched firmware before update then see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
And see this for flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
And see this for retaining your root status http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514 this is for.431 firmware but I'm sure it'll work for .587 too. And before posting please do search the forum. The question you've asked has been answered a lot of time .
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gouthamthemostwanted said:
If you haven't unlocked your bootloader then you can just update via seus without any problem but I'm sure you'll lose your root . If you have unlocked your bootloader the official way then seus itself won't allow you to update your device. It'll throw an error saying you've modified your firmware so it's not possible to get the update. If it's a fota update and you just have rooted your device (bootloader is LOCKED) then go ahead and update you'll just lose your root privileges. IF YOU HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER OFFICIALLY AND IT'S A FOTA UPDATE THEN PLEASE DON'T UPDATE YOUR DEVICE VIA FOTA IT'LL POSSIBLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE! If you want to flash clean untouched firmware before update then see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
And see this for flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
And see this for retaining your root status http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514 this is for.431 firmware but I'm sure it'll work for .587 too. And before posting please do search the forum. The question you've asked has been answered a lot of time .
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Hmmmm i think i have bootloader locked.
I found some walkthrough how to root 2.3 then flash ICS over it and keep root priv.
Will find a post in my history how i did it and post back.
I used that link before search forum statment.
And you think i should try that one?
you can download .587.ftf at sony official blog ..fully stock with baseband update
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you can download .587.ftf at sony official blog ..fully stock with baseband update
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So if i flash that one over will i keep root???
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EvgeniyDragunov said:
So if i flash that one over will i keep root???
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Do it like explained here and flash the .587 firmware instead of .431. Should work
mihahn said:
Do it like explained here and flash the .587 firmware instead of .431. Should work
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I did root 431 from this tutorial.
So you are telling me to download offical 587 from sony site and do this one more time but with 587 rom?
EvgeniyDragunov said:
I did root 431 from this tutorial.
So you are telling me to download offical 587 from sony site and do this one more time but with 587 rom?
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Yes I would do so if the bootloader is locked...
Ok will do.
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Can someone please link me FTF from sony site cant seem to find it.
I realy hate Sony site its complicated like facebook.
EvgeniyDragunov said:
Can someone please link me FTF from sony site cant seem to find it.
I realy hate Sony site its complicated like facebook.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that Sony offer ftf files for download...
But anyway, try this: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
or: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897749
Sprinter
The easiest way is to install a kernel that auto-roots e.g. the rage kernel and then when using flashtool select to exclude the kernel. It'll update everything and root any firmware
How to start download mode in flashtool.
What key combination?
Its volume down.
Its working but i needed to reflash ginger again root and flash .587 as stated in guide.
Hello all,
I have Sk17i with 2.3.4 ORANGE firmware, which doesn't allow update to ICS and/or even root. Also, it says, that my bootloader can't be unlocked, so I can't flash other ROM manually. I was looking in this forum something similar but didn't find anything, so I started this topic. I HOPE SOMEONE WILL HELP ME :crying:
XMP LTU said:
Hello all,
I have Sk17i with 2.3.4 ORANGE firmware, which doesn't allow update to ICS and/or even root. Also, it says, that my bootloader can't be unlocked, so I can't flash other ROM manually. I was looking in this forum something similar but didn't find anything, so I started this topic. I HOPE SOMEONE WILL HELP ME :crying:
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Updating from GB to ICS?
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690704
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700717
I doubt you real did a search, but anyway some links for you
mauam said:
Updating from GB to ICS?
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690704
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700717
I doubt you real did a search, but anyway some links for you
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I doubt you understood me corectlly.. I can't upgrade it with sony companion or update center, because it says, that phone is up to date. I can't update it by flashing it, because my bootloader is locked. I can't unlock my bootloader because my phone says that is not allowed.
U cant flash ftf file using flashtool eventho ur on locked bootloader.
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If you think nothing can be done why start the thread, and given that you don't know what you're doing I suggest you READ the links before replying again.
Sent from Myushi
You can flash official ICS .ftf on orange locked bootloader phones using flashtool just fine. I did it a few months ago when I still had locked BL (unlocked it later thanks to WotanServer). I wouldn't recommend updating your phone to ICS if you're a gamer. ICS from sony is a bit slow and honestly I think it's better to stay on GB when you've got locked BL.
Koloses said:
You can flash official ICS .ftf on orange locked bootloader phones using flashtool just fine. I did it a few months ago when I still had locked BL (unlocked it later thanks to WotanServer). I wouldn't recommend updating your phone to ICS if you're a gamer. ICS from sony is a bit slow and honestly I think it's better to stay on GB when you've got locked BL.
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Thank's for your opinion.
But I can't get vice city working on GB ;/