I am using Neo V with locked bootloader. with Current rom: 2.3.4 with Build No.4.0.2.A.0.62
Want to root and and install CWM.
Many suggested to downgrade to 2.3.3+ 0.42 with wotanclient.
I tried but it can downgrade to 2.3.4+0.42 (not 2.3.3+ 0.42 ).
Still i tried n downgraded to 2.3.4+0.42, then tried to root with doomlords rooting program with no result.
Please let me the the entire process with locked bootloader
Sandip.
sandiprc2010 said:
I am using Neo V with locked bootloader. with Current rom: 2.3.4 with Build No.4.0.2.A.0.62
Want to root and and install CWM.
Many suggested to downgrade to 2.3.3+ 0.42 with wotanclient.
I tried but it can downgrade to 2.3.4+0.42 (not 2.3.3+ 0.42 ).
Still i tried n downgraded to 2.3.4+0.42, then tried to root with doomlords rooting program with no result.
Please let me the the entire process with locked bootloader
Sandip.
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Mate go to here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24532579&postcount=1
Hiiiii
Hiiii sandiprc2010,
I too have done the same thing that you want to do
follow this tutorials from Qwerty123 \m/
Remember after you root your neo v with locked bootloader you cant install custom rom but can install Stock ROM via CWM
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List of Firmwares Locked & Unlocked Bootloader
find firmware section (3rd post) and download non flashable firmware .42 and use it with flashtool to flash
sandiprc2010 said:
I am using Neo V with locked bootloader. with Current rom: 2.3.4 with Build No.4.0.2.A.0.62
Want to root and and install CWM.
Many suggested to downgrade to 2.3.3+ 0.42 with wotanclient.
I tried but it can downgrade to 2.3.4+0.42 (not 2.3.3+ 0.42 ).
Still i tried n downgraded to 2.3.4+0.42, then tried to root with doomlords rooting program with no result.
Please let me the the entire process with locked bootloader
Sandip.
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Downgrade to 2.3.4 0.42 fw using wotan or flashtool & use DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit v4
Flashtool guide
Link for 0.42 fw
Pandemic said:
Mate go to here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24532579&postcount=1
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I think its the wrong link mate
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my device ia neo v (bootloader unlocked) and I rooted it recently using flashtools with downgrading to .42 .now I want to update it to .62 but I saw in some posts that I must do that with ota..but everytime it says couldn't update the software..so I want to install it with zip package with cwm menu..can anyone give me a zip package to install from my sd card?
First relock your bootloader,upgrade to .62 via Pc Company,then unlock bl again and flash RootXperia via CWM,and that's it,you'll have .62 rooted.
georgeiulian89 said:
First relock your bootloader,upgrade to .62 via Pc Company,then unlock bl again and flash RootXperia via CWM,and that's it,you'll have .62 rooted.
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ohh...unlocking and relocking bl is really hard as the official sonymobile site tells..
It's not hard at all,it takes only 5 minutes.
Please use search function. This information is already published in this forum and there is no need of a new thread for same questions. Thanks.
Hello guys
I´m a newbie in this new phone... i owned an HTC HERO that i was completely good on rooting, installing ROMS etc...
But i´ve got this phone now.
Did a lot of research, read a lot of things but i´m not sure. Hope you guys can help me.
My Xperia mini pro is on its stock(factory) rom:
android 4.0.4
baseband 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
2.6.32.9 kernel
version 4.1.B.0.431
I´ve tried a lot of apps to root it(superoneclick, z4...) but none of them worked.
I´ve read that to root it, it should downgrade to another android version, root and them upgrade.
Is that correct? Or this device with this version of android and baseband can be rooted?
Thank you
Sergio.
It can't be rooted as it is now.
Either unlock the bootloader and install a pre-rooted kernel, or downgrade to GB and root it following THIS tutorial.
Also, if you read it already, I don't really understand why you are still asking how to do it
sergiopa said:
Hello guys
I´m a newbie in this new phone... i owned an HTC HERO that i was completely good on rooting, installing ROMS etc...
But i´ve got this phone now.
Did a lot of research, read a lot of things but i´m not sure. Hope you guys can help me.
My Xperia mini pro is on its stock(factory) rom:
android 4.0.4
baseband 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
2.6.32.9 kernel
version 4.1.B.0.431
I´ve tried a lot of apps to root it(superoneclick, z4...) but none of them worked.
I´ve read that to root it, it should downgrade to another android version, root and them upgrade.
Is that correct? Or this device with this version of android and baseband can be rooted?
Thank you
Sergio.
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ICS Firmware is impossible to root directly so far , you need to downgrade your phone to an older GB firmware if don't want to unlock bootloader here's the tutorial it's working 100%
Ok.. understanding more now...
which one is "safer" downgrading or custom kernel direct?
sergiopa said:
Ok.. understanding more now...
which one is "safer" downgrading or custom kernel direct?
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It's up to you .... if you want to unlock bootloader than only downgrading method is possible DO NOT flash a kernel with locked bootloader !
pator5 said:
It's up to you .... if you want to unlock bootloader than only downgrading method is possible DO NOT flash a kernel with locked bootloader !
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It's not bad if you try to install custom kernel with locked bootloader. The installation won't succeed as custom kernel has no official signature, so the installation won't be done.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
hit thanks if i helped you!!!
I used the dwn gradng process,,,nw rooted.
Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app
i advice yhu Unlock BL first using Test Point Method den install Custom Pre-Rooted Kernel or get a good Pre-Rooted ROM!!!
Test Point Method:- http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
i used dat for my mini pro.....
Both methods are interesting......
Anyway, thank you very much guys, really.
Will try any of them soon.
Hi again Guys,
I need an info here.
I´ll downgrade the mini pro to GB and root.
After that, should i flash the ICS via flashtool or can i update it from SUS/Pc Companion or OTA?
In which case from SUS/PCCompanion or OTA i will loose the root?
Or i should ignore it and update via Flashtool?
I did not understand that part of the guide(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514)
try to make in a few words(correct me if i´m wrong):
Download GB firmware and flash using flashtool
Root via Doomlord
The part III(preparation to root 4.0.4) ok.
After this, this is my doubt. Should i Flash ICS from flashtool or update it by SUS/PCCompanion/OTA ?
Flash GB.
Root it.
Run push_local.prop.cmd
Upgrade to ICS:
a) Using Flashtool -> Make sure you don't Wipe data. uncheck that box.
b) Using PC Companion / SUS -> Make sure you choose not to wipe data, too.
Run the other file which name I don't remember
That's all
ICS is not available via OTA.
Doesn't matter how you update, as long as you do the 01-....cmd file before updating.
If you use Flashtool, make sure to uncheck Wipe Data option.
Greetings all, I wanted to root my Xperia Neo whose bootloader was unlocked. I flashed it with .42 firmware using flashtool and then rooted it with DoomLord toolkit, uninstalled all bloatwares using titnium backup and then relocked my bootloader. At the end I tried update to .62 over OTA but it fails Update center downloads the firmware properly but when it fails to install on my Neo. What should I do? please help
Thanks in advance..
nicks25 said:
Greetings all, I wanted to root my Xperia Neo whose bootloader was unlocked. I flashed it with .42 firmware using flashtool and then rooted it with DoomLord toolkit, uninstalled all bloatwares using titnium backup and then relocked my bootloader. At the end I tried update to .62 over OTA but it fails Update center downloads the firmware properly but when it fails to install on my Neo. What should I do? please help
Thanks in advance..
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just download a .62 ftf and flash it.. dont bother about the OTA..
nicks25:
Flash version .42
Root via Doomlord's method
KEEP THE PHONE SW UNTOUCHED!
Make OTA update to version .62
Now you can remove bloatware.
TheDarkDefender said:
just download a .62 ftf and flash it.. dont bother about the OTA..
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and after that unlock your BL and root it by flashing superuser.zip trough CWM.
@CZMagic thanks buddy, it worked. and before I read my answers here on this forum, I had already done the process said by u.
The mistake I was doing was that I altered .42 firmware by removing bloatwares first and then I was doing OTA update for .62 firmware.
that's wrong way.
So if somebody facing the same problem, kindly do the following,
1> flash .42 firmware ( latest flashtool version might not read this firmware, so I used some old version v6.x.x )
2>Then do Rooting by DooMLord method
3>Re-lock the bootloader
4>update firmware to .62 over the OTA
5>install titanium backup from market which is free or get root explorer from 4shared freely
6> Uninstall the bloatware, All done!
P.S: Hit the thanks button
TheDarkDefender said:
just download a .62 ftf and flash it.. dont bother about the OTA..
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flashing .62 FW with flashtool loses the root access duh, but OTA doesn't. That's why OTA is recommended..
Hello everyone!
I have unlocked my bootloader for se lww. My question is in spite of downgrading stock GB ROM for rooting, can i flash custom ROM and then root it?
I Also want to know the method for installing the recovery.. Thanks in advance
rahul_jaiswal31 said:
Hello everyone!
I have unlocked my bootloader for se lww. My question is in spite of downgrading stock GB ROM for rooting, can i flash custom ROM and then root it?
I Also want to know the method for installing the recovery.. Thanks in advance
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No you can't install a custom ROM without root access...
First root your phone and then flash the custom ROM
PS- instead of downgrading to GB...
You can flash a pre rooted Kernel via flashtool to ROOT your phone...
It will automatically install the recovery too...
For more details about flashing Kernel look in the guides in stickies section
PREDATOR95 said:
No you can't install a custom ROM without root access...
First root your phone and then flash the custom ROM
PS- instead of downgrading to GB...
You can flash a pre rooted Kernel via flashtool to ROOT your phone...
It will automatically install the recovery too...
For more details about flashing Kernel look in the guides in stickies section
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I've searched but found them confusing..
Can u please give the link for the kernel suitable for lww build no 4.0.2.a.0.62 running on 2.3.4 , and procedure for flashing kernel??
After flashing, can i flash custom rom via recovery (and not from flash tool)
rahul_jaiswal31 said:
I've searched but found them confusing..
Can u please give the link for the kernel suitable for lww build no 4.0.2.a.0.62 running on 2.3.4 , and procedure for flashing kernel??
After flashing, can i flash custom rom via recovery (and not from flash tool)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
Use this kernel... Version 3.0 is for GB
Its pre rooted and recovery will be automatically installed
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879982
Here's a simple guide by mihahn
On how to flash Kernel...
Hit a thanks to mihahn for the superb guide
Hi,
I recently tried to root .62 LWW stock rom.
My unsuccessful attempts are recorded here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068238
Again today i tried to do it 2 times. Once with Flashtools and other time with SEUS (though it says i have the latest version on .58!).
I have unlocked BL so doing OTA on .58 rooted version = stops my device from turning on.
So i am just requesting whether someone could upload a rooted .62 stock rom for LWW version? IAlso i have tried rooting on my own using Knight45's article but it failed to boot :/
So now my only option is to get a .62 rooted rom and tweak it slowly on my own
It would be much appreciated for your support in this = )
Thank you
Download A Stock ROM (Check Stickies Thread) then Flash a Custom Kernel (You Had Unlocked your bootloader right? ) so you can get Root
Sent from my Xperia Mini using xda premium
Singgih4050 said:
Download A Stock ROM (Check Stickies Thread) then Flash a Custom Kernel (You Had Unlocked your bootloader right? ) so you can get Root
Sent from my Xperia Mini using xda premium
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Hi,
Little confused as this hasn't been mentioned before.
Are you saying, for me to get root on .62, all i have to do is:
Flash a stockof .62 rom to my LWW
Flash a custom Kernel i.e. rage kernal 3.0 or x-kernal?
and i shall have root?
And also, yes i have unlocked bootloader.
Custom kernal i was looking to use (will most likely use rage kernal):
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451150
3) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25499983&postcount=101
Yep, Just Flash a Custom Kernel if you have Unlocked Bootloader and you will get root