Here is a quick guide on how to install SKYGO on the Xperia Arc with root.
*PLEASE NOTE I TAKE NO CREDIT FOR ALL THE FILES USED AND THE HARD WORK PUT IN BY OUR DEVELOPERS, I AM SIMPLY SHARING MY XPERIENCE*
You will need to download the pre-rooted .62 firmware from here:
http://uploaded.to/file/nq33zniu
Flash this system.img using fastboot.
Turn on phone and you now have the .62 prerooted firmware.
You will need to install Superuser & Busybox from the Playstore.
Download the SKYGO app from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=912893&d=1329834599
Install on phone but do not run.
Goto the Playstore and download the free app ‘OTA Rootkeeper’ install and run.
In OTA Rootkeeper, backup the root and you will presented with the option to ‘temp unroot’, click this and exit the program.
Reboot the phone, start SKYGO, log in and you now have SKYGO.
When your finished watching SKYGO, sinply go back into OTA Rootkeeper and click ‘restore root’ Voila!
PS you can install ClockWork Mod from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
Thank you to all the developers who have put their effort to making this possible.
Willgare
Sony Xperia Arc
Can you tell us what is " skygo " ?
HSNalfar3 said:
Can you tell us what is " skygo " ?
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Its an online television service..!
Let me guess; Only for UK & USA?
ArmorD said:
Let me guess; Only for UK & USA?
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Just UK only.
I got this working on rooted .42
This works fine thanks for posting here. Thanks to all who managed to get this to work.
NB there is only limited channels available but if you subscribe to movies or the sport channels they are available.
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Google 'SKYGO' ! if you dont know what it is, why are you on this thread?
Xperia Ray
willgare said:
Here is a quick guide on how to install SKYGO on the Xperia Arc with root.
*PLEASE NOTE I TAKE NO CREDIT FOR ALL THE FILES USED AND THE HARD WORK PUT IN BY OUR DEVELOPERS, I AM SIMPLY SHARING MY XPERIENCE*
You will need to download the pre-rooted .62 firmware from here:
http://uploaded.to/file/nq33zniu
Flash this system.img using fastboot.
Turn on phone and you now have the .62 prerooted firmware.
You will need to install Superuser & Busybox from the Playstore.
Download the SKYGO app from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=912893&d=1329834599
Install on phone but do not run.
Goto the Playstore and download the free app ‘OTA Rootkeeper’ install and run.
In OTA Rootkeeper, backup the root and you will presented with the option to ‘temp unroot’, click this and exit the program.
Reboot the phone, start SKYGO, log in and you now have SKYGO.
When your finished watching SKYGO, sinply go back into OTA Rootkeeper and click ‘restore root’ Voila!
PS you can install ClockWork Mod from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
Thank you to all the developers who have put their effort to making this possible.
Willgare
Sony Xperia Arc
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Do you know how to get sky go on Sony Ericsson xperia ray ?
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Hello
I am trying to root my phone which is
[WT19I] Live with Walkman
I need to find a decent guide with all attachments to all applications needed. I need to unlock my bootloader.
Thanks
Jhawsh
Please search!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805532
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20869699
Hi,
I'm using a live with walkman phone and my current build is 4.0.2.A.0.62,
can someone help me how to downgrade my phone to 4.0.2.A.0.58 build, i want to root my phone. what i have read in order to root .62, need to downgrade to .58 and root in .58 build, then air upgrade to .62 build in order to root it. i already have doomlord v4 rooting kit. but i do not know any tool that i can use for downgrading. can someone help me?
WotanServer is a easy program to download any firmware version and installs it. Automatically. You just have to choose which one.
Other way is to use Flashtool, but for that, you need to find correct files yourself.
Someguyfromhell said:
WotanServer is a easy program to download any firmware version and installs it. Automatically. You just have to choose which one.
Other way is to use Flashtool, but for that, you need to find correct files yourself.
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hi sir thanks for the advice, i'll download the program right away, thanks!
go to my threAT http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1559685
You dont need to any pack of application. Just download my tool and you will get unlock + root + CWM as you want : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
Hiiiiiiiii, I 'm new to this forum and would like to root my neo v as i'm confused that .62 firmware cant be rooted
I Have updated my Xperia neo v to new firmware 4.02.A.0.62
I'm going to root it with DooMLoRD tutorials
But i want to get the ICS update in april, so would have to unroot.
i'll use DooMLoRD unroot tutorials
But Could I get Sony Ericsson OTA update OR by Pc Companion after unrooting
will the warranty be void after unrooting
Many Thanks to DooMLoRD for Getting us use our phones at thier full capabilities....
As far as i know, when you unroot you can still update with pccompanion.
Warrenty should not be effected, as it should be undectable that yu have rooted and the unrooted
does update work with uunlock bootloader
gregbradley said:
As far as i know, when you unroot you can still update with pccompanion.
Warrenty should not be effected, as it should be undectable that yu have rooted and the unrooted
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Does that mean even if my phone is rooted i'll get update from SE
i thought DoomLord's rooting/unrooting tool does not work with .62, only with .42/.58
is there an updated tool for .62?
.62 can be rooted only with unlocked bootloader! Root with locked bootloader possible only on FW .42 and lower.
Rooting not affect further updates! If you update bay OTA, root remains, if update by PCC - you lose root.
Humm...to have a rooted .62 with locked bootloader
my method is:
1. flashtool back to to .42
2. root it via flashtool
3a. OTA to .62
it will keep your root
3b. Install CWM for locked bootloader with:
"Market> search Xperia CWM"
4 then install stock rooted image @ CWM
Both methods works
how to know that my neo V is rooted
downgraded my firmware to .42 then
i've used Easy Rooting Toolkit of DooMLoRD and i do have Superuser in my menu.
if rooted then can anybody tell me use of clockwork mod recovery as i dont want to install any custom rom. Is it really needed
can i now safely update to .62 via OTA
Thanks everybody y'all help......
jtushar53 said:
downgraded my firmware to .42 then
i've used Easy Rooting Toolkit of DooMLoRD and i do have Superuser in my menu.
if rooted then can anybody tell me use of clockwork mod recovery as i dont want to install any custom rom. Is it really needed
can i now safely update to .62 via OTA
Thanks everybody y'all help......
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Yeah ofcourse you van update safely with ota now.
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jtushar53 said:
downgraded my firmware to .42 then
i've used Easy Rooting Toolkit of DooMLoRD and i do have Superuser in my menu.
if rooted then can anybody tell me use of clockwork mod recovery as i dont want to install any custom rom. Is it really needed
can i now safely update to .62 via OTA
Thanks everybody y'all help......
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CWM recovery hv advantage on back up and restore even if u r not going for custom ROMS
Also, it is a faster means to install some system apps
Say the Xperia S 's player plus all the equalizer stuffs
w/ CWM, just u/l the zip will done
but w/o CWM u will need to use ROOT Explorer set permissions for files and place them in position one by one
Btw Rooting itself will not affect OTA ONLY IF u do not remove any of the System rubbish apps
(tricks is to FREEZE them instead or delete)
but I suspect if we can reli OTA to 4.0? As it is a new FW instead of FW like .58>62
in general backup, killing rubbish & set auto runs, u will just need:
Titanium backup, Root Explorer/ES , Gemin. apps manager
Hope these help =)
Thanks for the info
dc26919568 said:
CWM recovery hv advantage on back up and restore even if u r not going for custom ROMS
Also, it is a faster means to install some system apps
Say the Xperia S 's player plus all the equalizer stuffs
w/ CWM, just u/l the zip will done
but w/o CWM u will need to use ROOT Explorer set permissions for files and place them in position one by one
Btw Rooting itself will not affect OTA ONLY IF u do not remove any of the System rubbish apps
(tricks is to FREEZE them instead or delete)
but I suspect if we can reli OTA to 4.0? As it is a new FW instead of FW like .58>62
in general backup, killing rubbish & set auto runs, u will just need:
Titanium backup, Root Explorer/ES , Gemin. apps manager
Hope these help =)
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Hiiii,
i've used DoomLoRd's Toolkit to root my phone
& DoomLoRD claims to unroot it and to be use my Neo V again with an ICS update in future
Will deleting system application will be a problem to my future updates? , as i've already deleted some bloatwares...
jtushar53 said:
Will deleting system application will be a problem to my future updates? , as i've already deleted some bloatwares...
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If you plan on using pc companion or seus, then no.
Thanks all of you guys for ya'll help as I never thought i'll receive this much replies
I can update though pc companion even when my phone is rooted!
Scratched from my Xperia Neo V !
jtushar53 said:
Hiiii,
i've used DoomLoRd's Toolkit to root my phone
& DoomLoRD claims to unroot it and to be use my Neo V again with an ICS update in future
Will deleting system application will be a problem to my future updates? , as i've already deleted some bloatwares...
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Deleting rubbish apps will only affect OTA update as heard, it seems that after removing any Will cause fail to receive OTA notification of update (i dun know if it related to me that I changed the kernel to .283, i m MT15i)
As long as u use PCC or US , update is avaliable if ur bootloader is not unlocked, but this kill root
Ways to deal with, is to use flashtool to flash bk to .58, upgrade all system apps via Market, reboot again, root, then OTA to latest version, (4.0 may still work) this keep root.
Thanks for the info
dc26919568 said:
Deleting rubbish apps will only affect OTA update as heard, it seems that after removing any Will cause fail to receive OTA notification of update (i dun know if it related to me that I changed the kernel to .283, i m MT15i)
As long as u use PCC or US , update is avaliable if ur bootloader is not unlocked, but this kill root
Ways to deal with, is to use flashtool to flash bk to .58, upgrade all system apps via Market, reboot again, root, then OTA to latest version, (4.0 may still work) this keep root.
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dc26919568, thanks for the info will definitely work on it later on as of now i can't deal with examsss [email protected]@t!!!!
Thanks
Really?
Madfysh said:
If you plan on using pc companion or seus, then no.
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Really? So, if I use PC Companion to update my Neo 2.3.4 to ICS while I'm rooted, it will update without a problem (although it would erase my root)? Even if I've deleted some of the pre-installed apps such as chinese and japanese (POBox) keyboard, OfficeSuite and similar..?
Well, do I also need to uninstall root apps like Titanium Backup or DiskUsage in order to allow for the update to install..? And should I empty the data/cache folders before updating?
I know, a lot of questions, but you've just made my day if all this is possible..
pozz
nucleone said:
Really? So, if I use PC Companion to update my Neo 2.3.4 to ICS while I'm rooted, it will update without a problem (although it would erase my root)? Even if I've deleted some of the pre-installed apps such as chinese and japanese (POBox) keyboard, OfficeSuite and similar..?
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It should update fine with pc companion & yeah it will remove the current root
nucleone said:
Well, do I also need to uninstall root apps like Titanium Backup or DiskUsage in order to allow for the update to install..? And should I empty the data/cache folders before updating?
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Not really
a reply concise and to the point.. thank you very much..i'll even use your advice and update to .62 fw first (after removing all the bloatware) and then to ICS..
cheers
nucleone said:
a reply concise and to the point.. thank you very much..i'll even use your advice and update to .62 fw first (after removing all the bloatware) and then to ICS..
cheers
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It will be kinda a waste of time and effort to update to 0.62 now and in around 2-3 weeks time to upgrade to ICS,I used both 0.42 & 0.62 fw's and tbh I don't see that much difference at all in speeds or anything.If you are in 0.42 or any fw higher to that then wait for ICS.
Thilina said:
It will be kinda a waste of time and effort to update to 0.62 now and in around 2-3 weeks time to upgrade to ICS,I used both 0.42 & 0.62 fw's and tbh I don't see that much difference at all in speeds or anything.If you are in 0.42 or any fw higher to that then wait for ICS.
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you're right of course, i know that .62 is no big deal, but it's just that by updating from .42 to .62 i kinda wanted to verify for myself what you wrote about updating when rooted..my main concern is whether i'll be able to update to ICS (via PCC) if i previously uninstalled some of the pre-loaded apps (no matter how unessential they are)..of course i wouldn't uninstall apps such as phonebook, systemUI or similar, but stuff like officesuite or japanese/chinese keyboards should be safe to remove..
i'm simply uncertain how things will go, so i'm trying to take baby steps so i can take the big step when (ICS)..
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 .
Sent from my smultron using xda app-developers app
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
caer_ayu said:
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.
Hi XDA users and devs,
i tried two method of rooting xperia p which is flashtool by bin4ry & androxyde and the other method is
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v4 CMD stuff and all but m not able to root my device can any one tell me how to do so..
Please help
Post Q & A in Q & A Section next time,not General
To answer your question,try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172
neectron said:
Post Q & A in Q & A Section next time,not General
To answer your question,try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172
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XDA become tooo large forum it become difficult to find proper place to add new thread... for new like me in the forum, they dont allow post in the threads like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172 so i create here.
for your ans will say i tried that one which i already mentioned is there anyone who can help me with the rooting thing for My device
i rooted my device yesterday only..with the same method..n it's the simplest method..which problem u coming at?
bhushan2k said:
i rooted my device yesterday only..with the same method..n it's the simplest method..which problem u coming at?
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31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - You have 60 seconds to follow the restore advice
31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - Running adbrestoreexploit
31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - Root hack did not work. Cleaning hack files
after this i get ROOTME option under backup & restore option in mobile but after restore and restart nothing happens and no Super user app there
Moved to Q&A
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No Problem still looking for help
Did you install drivers from flaahtool properly?
Even I had come across with some problem at first attempt.. Same frustration.. Next day I started the same process with fresh start.. N phone got rooted..
On which fw u trying to flash?
What is the build number/version of your firmware? Newer versions can't be rooted using that method.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
Spectre51 said:
What is the build number/version of your firmware? Newer versions can't be rooted using that method.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
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6.1.1.B.1.54 is the build number and this is latest which is provided from SONY update option in the mobile...
@bhushan2k yes i have installed the drivers from Flashtool-drivers application..
prawinn said:
6.1.1.B.1.54 is the build number and this is latest which is provided from SONY update option in the mobile...
@bhushan2k yes i have installed the drivers from Flashtool-drivers application..
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That version can't be rooted using bin4ry's method via .bat file or flashtool. Either unlock the bootloader and flash a rooted kernel or flash back to an older firmware that can be rooted and OTA update.
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might look into this one....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26531938
donwgrade to previous version.. and root it .. after that flash it agian.. thats the only solution..
Assuming that you have installed following:
- Android ADB
- latest Flashtools & (driver) - antivirus disabled
- mobile is readily getting into flashmode and fashboot mode.
- usually i dont go into these hasles i install and flash CWM and then install custom ROM which are far better than stock rom.
darktanget said:
might look into this one....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26531938
donwgrade to previous version.. and root it .. after that flash it agian.. thats the only solution..
Assuming that you have installed following:
- Android ADB
- latest Flashtools & (driver) - antivirus disabled
- mobile is readily getting into flashmode and fashboot mode.
- usually i dont go into these hasles i install and flash CWM and then install custom ROM which are far better than stock rom.
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Thank you guys... just unlock the bootloader done... downloading the Old firmware. too slow downloading here.. waiting to finished it
prawinn said:
Thank you guys... just unlock the bootloader done... downloading the Old firmware. too slow downloading here.. waiting to finished it
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prerooted firmware downloaded and stucked in boot loop... again falshed old firmware and rooted..
guy this is more important dont flash prerooted OS just flash with old baseband you will get 100% root
Just sharing what I found on another forum:
Nabeel. said:
Hi folks and Moderators.
Users here should know that there is a rooting toolkit named as Eroot which was posted by user wym986 over here in This Thread . It worked on my SL.( First to try it )
This toolkit rooted many of the 2012 Xperia, Just for fun I decided to run it on my .587 Arc S. Surprisingly it worked. it even worked for 4.1.B.0.431 , 4.0.2.A.0.62,. Later on, 4 other devices (2011 Xperias) were tested personally by me and left others by my friends all over the world. So a huge thanks to them all.
Conclusion : This rooting toolkit works on all 2011 Xperia Range running any of the 4.1.B.0.587 / .431 / .562 AND 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware . No need to downgrade kernels or anything, just root it straight away
For those who would like to root their phone here are the steps.
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
1) Connect your phone to PC and wait for the adb drivers to be installed.
2) Download this rooting toolkit. Box /// Dropbox /// 4-Shared /// Box 2 and run it.
It should now detect your phone and show an option to "root". Just click on it, wait till it finishes
3)Rooting done ( For confirmation see if any Super User app has been installed )
4) If by chance it fails for the first time, give it another go. it won't harm your phone in any way
5) Do thank wym986 over here in This Thread
Confirmed working on ( Both Unlocked / Locked Bootloaders )
Xperia SL / S / ION / Acro S
Arc / Arc S
Pro
Neo V / Neo
Ray
Mini / Mini Pro
Live with walkman
Xperia Active
All Xperias Rooting thread
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Works on the Latest firmwares:
4.0.2.A.0.62
4.0.2.A.0.69
4.0.2.A.0.79
Tested by me!
Another Thing, don't forget to run it as Administrator!
Credits:
Nabeel
wym986
Wow, I Really forgot about Xperia Play
But you did the needful.
Thanks mate
Nabeel. said:
Wow, I Really forgot about Xperia Play
But you did the needful.
Thanks mate
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No problem mate
Bump!
Im not sure this is a development..
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Thanks... that was very helpfull!
JunDavis said:
Im not sure this is a development..
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
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Technically it is since its a new root method.
Sent from my Xperia Play using Tapatalk 2
cj360 said:
Technically it is since its a new root method.
Sent from my Xperia Play using Tapatalk 2
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They arent developing it though. Its just a copy
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True, but if people that have the newer fw can use it and post here. I guess this thread could be in here or general section but it's not my call.
Unless I did something wrong then this didn't work with the cdma version of the play. I downloaded the program. But I couldn't understand it since yr wasnt English so I just clicked in the box that said root and it checked off four bullets and stopped and I wasbt rooted
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Yes!
I can confirm it works
R800i
4.0.2.A.0.79 (Full FTF)
Rooted! :good:
I can confirm that Eroot_V1.3.4 worked to successfully root the Verizon/CDMA variant of the R800x running version 2.3.4. As stated in the OP, I right clicked on the Eroot program and ran it as Administrator. I also made sure to have antivirus applications turned off on my Windows computer...just to make sure that the antivirus program didn't interfere with the root process. After running the program, it rooted the device and installed ClockworkMod's version of Superuser. I had trouble updating the binaries at first, but I solved this by wiping the Superuser app data and uninstalling the app, then reinstalling it through the Play store. After reinstalling it, it let me install the updated binaries successfully.
I hope this helps someone else who is wanting to root their R800x on version 2.3.4 without having to downgrade first to 2.3.3. (Just as a disclaimer, the program seems safe and has not flagged anything on my computer indicating issues with malware since running it... but if you choose to install Eroot and try to root your phone, then you are taking full responsibility for your actions and whatever happens to your computer/phone is your responsibility and no one else's fault. Good luck).
Thank you to Nabeel, wym986, and Vokal1992 for this knowledge and root method.
(PS: After it roots the phone, it will turn off Wifi. Just go back into your phone's settings and toggle Wifi back on to get it working again).
Here are the specs of the phone that I rooted with Eroot_V1.3.4:
-Model #- R800x (Verizon)
-Android Version-2.3.4
-Baseband Version -7X30A-AAABQMAZM-1290_10-05
-Kernel Version -2.6.32.9-PERF; [email protected]#1
-Build Number- 4.0.2.E.0.57