[Q] Root Android 2.3.4 - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

I am new to the forum, but have not found a post about whether there is a way to root the Xperia mini ST15a.
anyone can help me

You have not found? You didn't look good/long enough
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350

Madfysh said:
You have not found? You didn't look good/long enough
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
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I have done my homework but i can't root st15a. I can't downgrade from .68 to .42 using wotanserver because is paid now. Using flashing tool I cant find (and I've tried a lot) .42.ftf Latin America. Since I'm from Brazil and I should use this firmware, what happens if I use .42.ftf CE? It will only chance the language to English?
Thanks

why not just get a custom rom which is pre-rooted!!! or search tha forum maybe yhu can get ftf file for rootable firmware versions.

generic ftfs would work i guess, since i haven't tried i cant be sure of that.
and since you are going to root i suggest the DooMlLoRDs method. say thanks to him if you used it

miniProBhashi said:
generic ftfs would work i guess, since i haven't tried i cant be sure of that.
and since you are going to root i suggest the DooMlLoRDs method. say thanks to him if you used it
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tha application doesnt root latest firmware!!!!

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Root neo V 4.0.2.a.0.62

Hi. I'm new user. I have a neo V and i have the 4.0.2.a.0.62 rom version.
How can i root my device with this rom?
Sorry for my english
Thk
This one worked for me,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431033
I am a newbie too,
but you'll probably won't be getting any answers if you post such questions,
start searching before posting, either in this forum or google.
argotera said:
This one worked for me,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431033
I am a newbie too,
but you'll probably won't be getting any answers if you post such questions,
start searching before posting, either in this forum or google.
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yeah you need unlocked bl for this so i dont know if he want that.
cheers
Have the same problem...my phone was rooted on '42, nut now on 62....GRRRRRR...I want to get off from non-stop background process and boring app's from phone..S keep on looking fore doomslord easy root tool
If you are on rooted firmware .42 or .58 flash the zipfile in my signature over you rooted firmware what you now have only .42 or .58 and you have not do a clean install or wipe things just flash the zipfile and peeps you dont need unl bl to do this.
Cheers
I guess you have locked bootloader. You can try with RootXperia.zip method with CWM recovery for locked bootloaders.
Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20671610&postcount=14
I also updated to .62 fw but didn't tried this method, as I haven't got time.
Hmm, you can also try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
Although you will need to flash old .42 or .58 version with flash tool.
Not sure how this one is preroot-ed but I guess same as above with RootXperia.zip, I mean with same files.
EDIT: Yeah,just realized that my first suggestion wont work, because you need root access to install cwm
Madfysh said:
I guess you have locked bootloader. You can try with RootXperia.zip method with CWM recovery for locked bootloaders.
Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20671610&postcount=14
I also updated to .62 fw but didn't tried this method, as I haven't got time.
Hmm, you can also try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
Although you will need to flash old .42 or .58 version with flash tool.
Not sure how this one is preroot-ed but I guess same as above with RootXperia.zip, I mean with same files.
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i do the second way, it`s wrking flawless and you dont need unlocked bl,
download is in my signature but all the thanks goes to thedr0idboy and i help him a lil bit
how can I go back to .42 with no root, and the locked bootloader?
you could list the steps?
thk
Slashzz said:
how can I go back to .42 with no root, and the locked bootloader?
you could list the steps?
thk
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2 ways:
1) Flash using Wotanserver, search about it on this forum
2) Flash using flashtool with .42 .tft file firmware.
Slashzz said:
Hi. I'm new user. I have a neo V and i have the 4.0.2.a.0.62 rom version.
How can i root my device with this rom?
Sorry for my english
Thk
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You can try this ...... (I can't post the links because I'm new here. Who want to know please give me a PM and I'll show the links) . I follow first one and it worked for me. I have a Neo with .62 fw unlocked but the solution is good for locked phones too. Is a very easy tutorial and quick to apply it.
I ask moderators to not warm me again to move my post on other tread (like before). I try to find on this forum 2 days a solution to root my neo but I found only few ways complicated and not good for me. I couldn't post any question on some treads where peoples discuss about this because I'm new here and is a stupid rule what is forbidden this. If I'm new is not mean that I'm stupid too.
Thanks.
remav said:
You can try this ...... (I can't post the links because I'm new here. Who want to know please give me a PM and I'll show the links) . I follow first one and it worked for me. I have a Neo with .62 fw unlocked but the solution is good for locked phones too. Is a very easy tutorial and quick to apply it.
I ask moderators to not warm me again to move my post on other tread (like before). I try to find on this forum 2 days a solution to root my neo but I found only few ways complicated and not good for me.
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So if you found some new method, which isn't already explained in (at least) 2 threads, tell us.
For locked BL you have this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
For unlocked BL: simply get kernel which have recovery, and flash rootxperia.zip
Madfysh said:
So if you found some new method, which isn't already explained in (at least) 2 threads, tell us.
For locked BL you have this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
For unlocked BL: simply get kernel which have recovery, and flash rootxperia.zip
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100% Working.

Need help with Xperia neo (MT15a) FTF

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...

[Tutorial] Root mini pro SK17i fw4.0.2.A.0.62

Here my step to root my mini pro SK17i, boot loader still same as when it buy..
When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone...
So I tried out many ways and found this one, try over 3 times to make sure and decide to post this guide.
A.prepare...
1.flashtool 0.7 from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
2.fw 4.0.2.A.0.58 .ftf you can find from xda or place..(its not hard to find)
3.root v1.5 without unlock boot loader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
...
step 1.
open flashtool then select flash ==> flash mode ==> select fw 4.0.2.A.0.58..
then check only exclude TA / FOTA / Baseband (only 3 choices) the others must not check..
then select [ok] to continue and wait for connect the SK17i
step 2.
Push your phone in to flash mode by....Turn off your phone..
Then press and hold [volume down] while you plug PC-USB, if you never install driver of flash mode the PC will install it...[please choose continue(ignore) to install, even no matter what happen]
step 3.
waiting around 5-6 minutes... untill all message said all finished..==> then disconnect the phone..
step 4.
turn on your phone..==> then set display to maximum timeout / and set develop USB debug...
step 5.
open (root v1.5) to root the phone
after phone restart....
Your phone SK17i are rooted ready and fw is 4.0.2.A.0.58..
then Backup every things while you are root user...
step 6.
OTA to 4.0.2.A.0.62 back by wifi only, don't choose other else..
Done...enjoy.
^&^'
Is it work with Live with walkman?
Ehm... isn't this the same procedure that everyone has been using for a couple of months?
Feanor88 said:
Ehm... isn't this the same procedure that everyone has been using for a couple of months?
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Yes, it is.
To OP: OTA update can be done over 3G also, it is not a requirement to use WiFi.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
"When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone..."
u said that! i get from this sentence that when u bought ur device u did root without went back to the previous firmware? i mean u didn't flash the rom! did u?
obaidshera said:
"When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone..."
u said that! i get from this sentence that when u bought ur device u did root without went back to the previous firmware? i mean u didn't flash the rom! did u?
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He went back to a previous firmware, because .62 is unrootable and so the devices isn't like you have bought it, because the .ftf you flash isn't the same like the one on phone before
that kind of solution excludes AZERTY HW keyborad of the SK17i ? it seems that every custom rom every is design for US HW keyboard but i dont want to lose my keyconfig anymore by switching firmware,
Any solution for french people ? plz
moussm said:
that kind of solution excludes AZERTY HW keyborad of the SK17i ? it seems that every custom rom every is design for US HW keyboard but i dont want to lose my keyconfig anymore by switching firmware,
Any solution for french people ? plz
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Search for a french firmware ftf, maybe in development forum you could find one
Or you copy the keyprint.xml from your current rom, save it on your pc, flash a generic firmware and push the file back :good:
mihahn said:
He went back to a previous firmware, because .62 is unrootable and so the devices isn't like you have bought it, because the .ftf you flash isn't the same like the one on phone before
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Sorry for bothering.
I was reading many texts on this forum and all over the net, and because I`m a newbie I`m still not sure if I`m right about this.
So this 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware is not rootable unless I downgrade right ? I have an xperia ray if that makes any difference.
So the only solution for me to root the phone is to flash the phone with an older version of gingerbread right ?
Thanks in advance.
kobajagrande said:
Sorry for bothering.
I was reading many texts on this forum and all over the net, and because I`m a newbie I`m still not sure if I`m right about this.
So this 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware is not rootable unless I downgrade right ? I have an xperia ray if that makes any difference.
So the only solution for me to root the phone is to flash the phone with an older version of gingerbread right ?
Thanks in advance.
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Yes, you've got it. You have to downgrade to 4.0.2.A.0.42 or .58 to root
mihahn said:
Search for a french firmware ftf, maybe in development forum you could find one
Or you copy the keyprint.xml from your current rom, save it on your pc, flash a generic firmware and push the file back :good:
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Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
AW: [Tutorial] Root mini pro SK17i fw4.0.2.A.0.62
moussm said:
Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
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I guess there's no .68 firmware. Only .58/.62/.69/
I would update; with an ota update (via wifi) you shouldn't loose root. To be on the safe side, download the local-prop script (how to root .431), run it on your current firmware, update, see if you have root, if not run push-root-files
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
mihahn said:
I guess there's no .68 firmware. Only .58/.62/.69/
I would update; with an ota update (via wifi) you shouldn't loose root. To be on the safe side, download the local-prop script (how to root .431), run it on your current firmware, update, see if you have root, if not run push-root-files
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
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Yes .62 excuse me on firmware i told you the TA wasnt excludable i mean that maybe the firmware i had downloaded didnt include that little part of the software is that matter ? Oh, i forgot to tell you that i removed some bloatwares i heard on galaxys that it fails the OTA update its the same with SK17 ?
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
moussm said:
Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
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Where did you get the frensh version? I'm looking for the azerty vertion :/

Root Sola

I have a Xperia Sola, and I want to root it. However, I'm kinda scared to do it, since it's new and I don't want to ruin it.
I've checked out this site: unlockroot.com. Is this 100% safe?
Also, my kernel is 6.1.1.b.1.54, and I would have to downgrade to .10 to root. Will the program do that, or it will not work at all?
WilsonML5 said:
I have a Xperia Sola, and I want to root it. However, I'm kinda scared to do it, since it's new and I don't want to ruin it.
I've checked out this site: unlockroot.com. Is this 100% safe?
Also, my kernel is 6.1.1.b.1.54, and I would have to downgrade to .10 to root. Will the program do that, or it will not work at all?
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use this link to root your .54 firmware...........
there is no problem in rooting until you know what applications are gaining your root access and do you trust those apps.............
Rooting helps you to gain administrators rights as in windows......... so its comes in handy to bee rooted (IMO)...........
Thanks for the answer.
Is it that easy to do? Can it ruin the phone?
WilsonML5 said:
Thanks for the answer.
Is it that easy to do? Can it ruin the phone?
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it wont ruin the fone...... yeah its very easy..........
say thank by just pressing the button..........
Buddy from next time plz ask ur questions in question n answer section
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you can root the .54 version via fastboot with theBrains Kernel or something... or you also can root the .54 version with this method which is flash .10 KERNEL, root it using binary method and flash .54 KERNEL.... that shall root the .54 version..... also, make sure you have the .54 version before you root using the .10 Kernel and the .54 KERNEL!!!!!
Is it safe? Could I brick my phone while flashing the kernel?
WilsonML5 said:
Is it safe? Could I brick my phone while flashing the kernel?
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No..... until you use the kernel meant for your fone.......
As long as you root your phone using the LockerBootloader version, you would be able to unroot your phone anytime.
It's safe, as long as you use it carefully [For example, if you want to install something through CWM, backing up is a must in case something doesn't go well.]
WilsonML5 said:
I have a Xperia Sola, and I want to root it. However, I'm kinda scared to do it, since it's new and I don't want to ruin it.
I've checked out this site: unlockroot.com. Is this 100% safe?
Also, my kernel is 6.1.1.b.1.54, and I would have to downgrade to .10 to root. Will the program do that, or it will not work at all?
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If you are not comfortable with the previous methods, you can try rooting through the flashtool.
And the kernel 6.1.1.B.1.10 Global works on every Xperia Sola?

[Q] Update from 2.3.7?

Hi All,
Ive just got one of these to play with for a holiday phone and thought first thing is first before i even throw a sim in it lets get it up to ICS.
Ive gone into update centre and it says there are no updates?
Can anyone advise please how to update or why it has seen 4.00?
Thanks
A
Have you tried with Sony PC suite?
Anyway, you can always flash a ROM which is already carrying 4.0.4.
I havent tried this yet, im still at work. i bought this phone to play with rooting and flashing etc as i didnt want to brick my HOX (im a n00b)
I will download drivers etc tonight.
Thanks
A
Easiest way,download flashtool and stock ICS ftf file.
Flash the stock ICS ftf file using Flash tool.
neectron said:
Easiest way,download flashtool and stock ICS ftf file.
Flash the stock ICS ftf file using Flash tool.
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Thanks Neectron. Will flash tool root my device etc too? I take it i can find the ftf file on here too?
Thanks again for the advice.
A
As you're still on 2.3.7, I'd suggest you follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897826
Should be easy.
I made the mistake of upgrading to 4.0.4 (6.1.1.C.1.0) which didn't allow me to use the above. I had to downgrade to B.1.0, root, reupgrade the kernel to C.1.0 and only then flashing a ROM (I truly like Xperiance Lite 2.0, it doubled my battery time!).
Iceax123 said:
Thanks Neectron. Will flash tool root my device etc too? I take it i can find the ftf file on here too?
Thanks again for the advice.
A
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Check out development section of your device for ftf file.
For rooting and etc ..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36741604
Now just one last question (honest), does rooting remove the Sim-Lock i dont know yet if my phone is network unlocked
Thanks
A
Iceax123 said:
Now just one last question (honest), does rooting remove the Sim-Lock i dont know yet if my phone is network unlocked
Thanks
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No ,it doesn't remove it AFAIK.

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