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.
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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 xperia neo and i rooted it before using DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su
i updated software using pc companion to 4.0.2.A.62 i lost root but superuser was still installed
i tried to unroot it and root again but no luck superuser.apk is read only and all rooting methods don't work for me
please help i tried everything even factory reset but the superuser is still there and i can't remove it to root again
P.S: is there any way without needing to flash rom ?
Build .62 is currently unrootable so when you updated the firmware it probably broke it. I think the only way to fix it is to flash the rom.
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yea you are right..
you must downgrade to .42 for root option..
Thanks guys for the reply.
the problem was solved after i downgraded to .42 and then used FlashTool to root the device if someone had the same problem and wanted to solve it
unfortunately the firmware i downloaded from the form is international version and doesn't have the Arabic language user interface, i will just have to live with it
.62 is rootable, using recovery. You need to flash RootXperia.zip with recovery for locked bootloaders.
Cheers.
sdk16420 said:
.62 is rootable, using recovery. You need to flash RootXperia.zip with recovery for locked bootloaders.
Cheers.
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Cheers bro. I'm all day already tell their must install RootXperia....they don't listen me.
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Funny coz the Rom I made has root
Flashed it loads today strange
n yes tavi done my base band today +1 cool
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I wonder HOW you guys install Recovery for locked bootloader WHICH REQUIRED ROOT, then install root? Confused!
jlieu said:
I wonder HOW you guys install Recovery for locked bootloader WHICH REQUIRED ROOT, then install root? Confused!
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Ita not required root man, just usb debugging on and unknown sources on.
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I've tried that and it doesn't work.
When you try to install CWM it says that you need allow root access on the screen, but nothing will happen since you don't have root yet.
I had to downgrade.
sdk16420 said:
.62 is rootable, using recovery. You need to flash RootXperia.zip with recovery for locked bootloaders.
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This one is for Neo V: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
Have you tried it? It does ask for root
jlieu said:
I wonder HOW you guys install Recovery for locked bootloader WHICH REQUIRED ROOT, then install root? Confused!
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Exactly.
aimcr7 said:
Ita not required root man, just usb debugging on and unknown sources on.
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Have you tried it? I guess no. I did, and it asks for root.
isnt here ANY other way to unloack bootloader than by test pont method or official method!!!just bought an xpera mini st15i !!!plzzz helpp!!
Urghh if you mean other method than a TestPoint and official method = Nope,no method currently available...
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Try to ask your nearest phone service and ask them to unlock your bootloader
Well,I adviced you to NOT unlock your bootloader as it is hard to relock it back (especially if you want to receive official ICS by sony)
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i know it might have been answered before but plzz someboddy help me !!which rom to flash without unlocking bootloader and how !!plxxzzz help!!
ms19 said:
i know it might have been answered before but plzz someboddy help me !!which rom to flash without unlocking bootloader and how !!plxxzzz help!!
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As far as I know only stock roms can be instaled w/o bootloader unlocked :/
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samsung phones are much much much better in this case!!;9
Bootloader can be unlocked only 2 ways. Service shops will likely ask money. Relocking is actually easier than unlocking.
There is only one ROM that doesn't require unlocked bootloader, Xperia UXP NXT.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Bootloader can be unlocked only 2 ways. Service shops will likely ask money. Relocking is actually easier than unlocking.
There is only one ROM that doesn't require unlocked bootloader, Xperia UXP NXT.
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I got lucky I could unlock it for free via Omnius it was a mess tho >.< but I'm very happy with the results
What's omnius
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It's like wotan server, allows you to unlock your bootloader, flash stock roms I think and check and repair your phone, it works for SE and Samsung if I'm not wrong :$
Edit:
You can check in here: http://www.omnius-server.com/
How about my phone, sk17i?
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luutuananh said:
How about my phone, sk17i?
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We both got XMP yeah, I unlocked my mini pro for free there, but offer expired
You can try to unlock your bootloader by downloading the flashtool and image created by quanghut. Try to search the link, I cant post links yet, I used that to unlock my bootloader.
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luiphilip said:
You can try to unlock your bootloader by downloading the flashtool and image created by quanghut. Try to search the link, I cant post links yet, I used that to unlock my bootloader.
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You cannot unlock bootloader via Flashtool or any image files.
Bootloader is done via Official method or test point method. Quagnhut's(sorry if misspelled) program also uses official SE method.
Someguyfromhell said:
You cannot unlock bootloader via Flashtool or any image files.
Bootloader is done via Official method or test point method. Quagnhut's(sorry if misspelled) program also uses official SE method.
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Weee, thanks for the info bro. I didn't know he was using the same SE method. BTW i used his method to unlock my bootloader and everything works fine.
luiphilip said:
Weee, thanks for the info bro. I didn't know he was using the same SE method. BTW i used his method to unlock my bootloader and everythings works fine.
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Yea, it is basically the same as you would go yourself through the guide on unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.
HELP!!
I have sony ericsson live with walkman and i am running windows XP with net framework and PC companion installed.
I have tried rooting with SOC hundreds of times and it never happens!!
I have read many tutorials on how to do it but still it doesnt work.
it gets stuck at RUNNING PSNEUTR.
When i root with the latest version, it gets stuck at STEP #7
Please help me asap, i have been trying for a long time now
Ok 1 st tell us what Is your phone running
Is it on ics or gb what version and most importantly what build and baseband.
Once we know this we can help more.
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zolaisugly said:
Ok 1 st tell us what Is your phone running
Is it on ics or gb what version and most importantly what build and baseband.
Once we know this we can help more.
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Thank you for your reply!
My phone has Gingerbread 2.3.4
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Baseband -8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64
k2mach said:
Thank you for your reply!
My phone has Gingerbread 2.3.4
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Baseband -8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64
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Sorry to say mate you cannot root this using soc or any other easy root method.
You have either to downgrade to build .42 using flashtools then root then update ota.
ONLY DO THIS IF BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED. YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE IF BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED.
If bootloader is unlocked then you can flash a pre rooted kernel which will give you root.
If you go to the se arc pages look in the stickies all the info you need is there with links to the tools you need.
Hope this helps
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286885
i followed the steps from this thread after your suggestion!
but the superuser app is not working as it should! i still dont have the rights! and busybox is not getting installed!
HELP man!
now basically i have the sony live with walkman with the bootloader unlocked.
now please guide me properly! i am irritated now, been trying for so long, the method the previous llink had, it returned my phone to its factory state with all my apps uninstalled and all and i havent still got a root! help me man!
Did u updated the firmware using pc companion??
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k2mach said:
Thank you for your reply!
My phone has Gingerbread 2.3.4
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Baseband -8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64
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How did you get this info ? I'm having the same problems, so I would like to know if it's for the same reason.
theja239 said:
Did u updated the firmware using pc companion??
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NO i didnt! i unlocked th ebootloader thats it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1586570
can this method be used for rooting my live with walkman bootloader unlocked?
talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
Try with this link, i rooted it without any problem, and it is very simple
need help.
How to root SE Live with walkman - Details below-
Take your time developers. I love you.
paulo13pdm said:
Take your time developers. I love you.
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You will never get it.
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Guys! I found this thread in Ray. I think it might help us.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682224
Why wait? Why don't u do it yourself? If you have an unlocked bootloader then it's pretty much very easy. Just go to the dev section and you will find an easy TUT for rooting devices with unlocked bootloaders. I upgraded my device yesterday then unlocked the bootloader then rooted it. Now I'm running ICS with root and custom kernel so that I can overclock it too. Do it yourself buddy. Don't wait for others to get things done.
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kareemgonna said:
Why wait? Why don't u do it yourself? If you have an unlocked bootloader then it's pretty much very easy. Just go to the dev section and you will find an easy TUT for rooting devices with unlocked bootloaders. I upgraded my device yesterday then unlocked the bootloader then rooted it. Now I'm running ICS with root and custom kernel so that I can overclock it too. Do it yourself buddy. Don't wait for others to get things done.
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Yeah you are right, my Sk17i is okay,but I got black screen with WT19i....
Now can not flash using flash tool. it give flashing error..Any solution?
FTF file cannot be made to a PreRooted one.
If you have rooted GB, you can upgrade to a rooted ICS - i did it thanks to this thread since i wanted to keep my bootloader locked.
If you dont have rooted GB, there are plenty of threads that explain how to do it, basically you would need to downgrade to .58 or .42 and root it using zergrush metod. Afterwards go to that link and flash it to rooted ICS (just follow the steps in that thread)
loCe45 said:
If you have rooted GB, you can upgrade to a rooted ICS - i did it thanks to this thread since i wanted to keep my bootloader locked.
If you dont have rooted GB, there are plenty of threads that explain how to do it, basically you would need to downgrade to .58 or .42 and root it using zergrush metod. Afterwards go to that link and flash it to rooted ICS (just follow the steps in that thread)
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THANKS! I tried it and it worked
now i need to have cwm and busybox
paulo13pdm said:
THANKS! I tried it and it worked
now i need to have cwm and busybox
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Install busybox from the play store (1.19.4 worked for me) and then use SE Extreme Tweak Installer for CWM
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So I just put the new 6.1.1.B.1.54 firmware onto my rooted Sola via PC Companion, and when the phone rebooted, I lost root. I was like okay, no prob, let's just root it again with bin4ry's method.
Well, it didn't work. I tried an older version, didn't work with that either.
This is a model where the bootloader can't be unlocked no matter what, so I can't flash the previous 6.1.1.B.1.10 firmware, I'm stuck with this. Apart from bin4ry's method, is there a way to root without unlocking the bootloader?
Thanks!
PearJuice said:
So I just put the new 6.1.1.B.1.54 firmware onto my rooted Sola via PC Companion, and when the phone rebooted, I lost root. I was like okay, no prob, let's just root it again with bin4ry's method.
Well, it didn't work. I tried an older version, didn't work with that either.
This is a model where the bootloader can't be unlocked no matter what, so I can't flash the previous 6.1.1.B.1.10 firmware, I'm stuck with this. Apart from bin4ry's method, is there a way to root without unlocking the bootloader?
Thanks!
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The root instruction is at the development section...check it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029756
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MUHAMMAD KHALIL said:
The root instruction is at the development section...check it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029756
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Worked like a charm, thanks!
PearJuice said:
Worked like a charm, thanks!
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