I have recently bought a xperia mini and thinking to upgrade to ICS . I cannot understand what is actually meant by rooting and unlocking bootloader by flashtools . Need help regarding this matter.....
Here are some links you should probably check out:
A flashtool tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384535
Bootloader stuff: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
More links (mini pro is very similar to mini): http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SE_Xperia_Mini_Pro
If this is your first android, get first familiar with Android system, then start thinking about root and bootloader etc.
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Good day!
I am newbie here, i bought a xperia x10i second hand,
i want it to upgrade to gingerbread,
this is my first time to have an android phone, im kinda freakin out what to do,
i saw lots of firmware, i want to know, what is the best pick for this information of my x10i, i want it to upgrade to gingerbread.
This is the info:
MODEL NUMBER
X10i
FIRMWARE VERSION
2.1-update1
BASEBAND VERSION
2.1.61
KERNEL VERSION
2.6.29
[email protected]#1
BUILD NUMBER
2.1.1.A.0.28
pls.i hope you can help me.
thank you and advance
Download PcSuite from Sony site and run it. Connect x10 to pc and update them. ;D
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Follow the link below and download Sony Ericsson update service then install on your pc and follow the procedures software says and then your x10 goes to be updated..
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/update-service/
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Why not go a bit further and root it.Then you can use development tools to streamline your phone.
Then you can either stay on the same rom or upgrade it..
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^ right on !! why not root the phone !! you're gonna love you phone after that !!
Besides the stock gingerbread is laggy you will see the great difference when you use a custom rom
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Why not to unlock bootloader. If you do this, you can use better kernels for your phone.
I unlock bootloader with "Flashtool"
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Go HERE!!!
Welcome to the world of Android! The guys above are right! You definitely want to unlock bootloader on your phone, which is the first step to getting your phone onto a custom ROM. Since you're new here, I suggest you check out this thread and read things CAREFULLY. Take time to explore. If you have any questions or run into problems, just post here and I can help you out. The developers already have quite a bit to work on.
FIRST STEP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
Its much easier to use flashtool for bl unlock
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What steps do use to unlock bl on flashtool can't find it had to do it with bl unlock tool?
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Hello and sorry if this has been already asked. I just got my new Xperia Ray and I want to root it, but I can't. I have locked bootloader, android version 2.3.4 and firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62. Tell me exactly what to do cause I am really newbie. Send me links with tutorials to follow if needed.
P.S.: Moderators move it to right.section if it isn't right now. As I said I new here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1567125
here for .62
as for unlocking bootloader , use the testpoint method , dont use the official SE method because if you use that method, your phone will brick when you apply the update from them.
With test point, you can get the official sony's ICS update.
Hi..i have the version .69 and i would like to be root..
I want to transfer my apps in my sd card with link2sd app, i have made the partition but it said me that i have to be user to do this and inform superuser..
can anyone help me??thank you
no idea how to root with .69
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
view this thread, or my previous reply
I would just google "how to root xperia ray." Seriously thats how I rooted my droid x. Thats actually how most network problems get fixed at work.
Cheers
Burrito
I did googled, but it seems locked bootloader is the problem. And I can't unlock with testpoints. Any way to root with locked bootloader? Also I managed to get to 4.0.2.A.0.42.
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makaros1994 said:
I did googled, but it seems locked bootloader is the problem. And I can't unlock with testpoints. Any way to root with locked bootloader? Also I managed to get to 4.0.2.A.0.42.
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Now use zergrush method.
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i suggest you refer hansip's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
if you got any problems with the testpoint, i think you have to try harder as i also had failed so many time doing that...maybe you have to manually install the driver..
I downgrade to .42 with flashtool and rooted with zerg tool. Then installed busybody and cwm with se tweak. All with locked bootloader!
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makaros1994 said:
I downgrade to .42 with flashtool and rooted with zerg tool. Then installed busybody and cwm with se tweak. All with locked bootloader!
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unlock bootloader work just fine to me with .62 firmware just using test point
and i just bought my phone yesterday -_-
I didn't say it doesn't work. I said I don't have the needed tools to try. Anyway, I am rooted. Don't really care now.
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makaros1994 said:
I didn't say it doesn't work. I said I don't have the needed tools to try. Anyway, I am rooted. Don't really care now.
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I just use a paper clip for test point to unlock the bootloader, maybe you can have a try..
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Hi
I have tried with s1tool to unbrick my phone .But after clicking do job ,iam not getting the restore tab for restore the file.Just see the attached screenshot.
Somebody has to help me to get it sort out this issue.
Thanks
are your phone unlocked bootloader?
if unlock, try to use s1tools / flashtool with proper ftf file.
if it's locked, just use SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service)
AFAIK restore function is used for relocking bootloader.
Do you want to unbrick phone by flashing new ROM? Assuming that You have unlocked bootloader, use flashtool.
Edit: it seems I was too slow
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You are using older version of s1tool.
Go to neo v dev section and from sticky thread get newer s1tool.
Just download the firm and flash will latest version of flash tool..
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how to unlock bootloader for stock 2.3.3 rooted x10 . please just paste the thread link here or something if u can .
download the flashtool from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
then root your phone and after that use the unlock bootloader plugin
I already hav rooted man long time ago..and I hav flash tool also. what do I do after connecting my phone to PC? flashtool detects it but I don't see any 'unlock bootloader ' option.
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that link of urs is for phones on 2.1
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254087
read that. Everything regarding bootloader unlocking should be there remember, you MUST be on stock 2.3.3 rom to unlock bootloader. The official Sony Ericsson rom, not any stock-based rom..
Hi,
I am new in rooting android. Let me explain you all my issues in detail as I've been searching for long but didn't got any info regarding my case.
Scene:::
I never rooted my Xperia neo v.
I updated to Official ICS latest firmware. My neo was running fine for about 4 to 5 months (except it was laggy).
Recently, When I turned on the bluetooth , it got stuck in bootloop . So, searched and from the great developers help in this forum, I got the solution to Falsh my neo v with stock rom . I did and now I've 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Now,My questions are:::
Q1. Can I root my Neo V without unlocking the bootloader ?
Q2. I tried the Fastboot method but Android SDK Manager doesn't run on my Windows 8 64bit, tried to fix it too but it didn't fix. So any alternate solution to this method?
Q3. Also, When I check via *#*#7378423#*#*, it says 'Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes'.Does it mean I've an Unloackedbootloader?
And it might sound a lil stupid, But Please can I have the detail rooting solution according to my above questions?
Thanks all,
Akash
First of all there's no connection in rooting and bootloader.
Rooting is simply giving super user capabilities or allowing root acess,like admin rights in windows.which stock android os don't provide for security reasons.
If your bootloader is locked you can't install other kernels accept the default sony provided kernels,but you can root,install other custom roms like ihave zellycream v2.meanwhile in unlocked bootloader you can flash with custom kernel of your choice.
The message ur getting means you have a locked bootloader, which can b unlocked.to unlocking there are several methods..you can get by searching the forum.
About me I have a locked bootloader. And on zellycream v2 rom.
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XDguru said:
First of all there's no connection in rooting and bootloader.
Rooting is simply giving super user capabilities or allowing root acess,like admin rights in windows.which stock android os don't provide for security reasons.
If your bootloader is locked you can't install other kernels accept the default sony provided kernels,but you can root,install other custom roms like ihave zellycream v2.meanwhile in unlocked bootloader you can flash with custom kernel of your choice.
The message ur getting means you have a locked bootloader, which can b unlocked.to unlocking there are several methods..you can get by searching the forum.
About me I have a locked bootloader. And on zellycream v2 rom.
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Thanks for that reply. Can You please give me the guide of how you installed custom rom with your bootloader loked?
I found this post which is the solution to my problem...
Hope this one helps for others...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2220568
Bro I need the steps to install custom Rom on locked bootloader, please give me the procedure.
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techie24 said:
Bro I need the steps to install custom Rom on locked bootloader, please give me the procedure.
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1. Root your phone
2. Install CWM for locked bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
3. Install your rom for locked bl.
4. Enjoy
My phone is rooted I just need to know how to install custom Rom.....
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techie24 said:
My phone is rooted I just need to know how to install custom Rom.....
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Just go to respective custom rom threads.. u ll get instructions there
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@ techie24
If u want to install custom rom u need to unlock bootloader, between i have unlocked bootloader easily using zero percent fix tool, check this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070325
Thanks for your help bros...
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