Is there a way to root my neo running firmware 4.0.2.a.0.62 without using fastboot
I have unlocked bootloader using test point
But the phone is sim locked so its not possible to boot into fastboot mode by holding the menu key and plugging in usb
Is the no other method to root this version other than fastboot
DooMLoRD method does not root the device either
Even though i am sim locked can i still install custom roms if i was eventually able to somehow get cwm on the device
manemzjum said:
Is there a way to root my neo running firmware 4.0.2.a.0.62 without using fastboot
Is the no other method to root this version other than fastboot
DooMLoRD method does not root the device either
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no way. you need to downgrade to 42, and read this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
which you could found if you search a bit(actually it's on the same page.. and in the sticky roll-up thread), user with 300+ posts should know that.
manemzjum said:
Even though i am sim locked can i still install custom roms if i was eventually able to somehow get cwm on the device
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only the ones which doesn't require custom kernel, but most of them does.
Madfysh said:
no way. you need to downgrade to 42, and read this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
which you could found if you search a bit(actually it's on the same page.. and in the sticky roll-up thread), user with 300+ posts should know that.
only the ones which doesn't require custom kernel, but most of them does.
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so really im wasting my time unless i can unlock the phone
And of course i searched but was unsuccessful
No need to unlock bootloader to root phone.
You only have to use flashtool to flash .42
then use flashtool to root.
then use flashtool to flash .62
Follow the guide from above, its a 5 minute job
downgrade to .42
root with Doomloard method
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Hey all,
I got an Xperia Mini and want to root it. I have read through the forum and threads and I think I have an idea, but I want confirmation.
I have the 4.0.2.A.0.62 kernel.
The help here said that I must follow the instructions of the tutorial here. My questions are:
1) It says Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Is my phone's bootloader unlocked as is now? Do I have to do anything to unlock?
2) I don't understand the second step properly. Do I turn the phone off. Hold the volume button and while holding it, attach the USB cable to the PC? Does that put the phone in fastboot mode? What about any drivers the computer would need to talk to the phone?
When I use the phone's dialer app, there are these things in the corners when I am talking and I end up tapping the hold button often. I want to get rid of that. Is there a way to do that?
Thanks for any help
use this if u want to unlock bootloader, u cant go wrong using this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
after successfully unlock, u can just flash any custom kernel using that tool too. the kernel will root your phone automatically.
edited: but if u just want to root without messing with bootloaders and kernels flashing etc use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Hey man,
Thanks for that. I bought the phone off amazon. Is there anyway to check if the bootloader is already unlocked? Would there be issues if I tried to unlock the bootloader with the tool you linked to if it is already unlocked?
an0nym0us_ said:
edited: but if u just want to root without messing with bootloaders and kernels flashing etc use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
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I was going to use the zergrush method, but there was a note that said that if you have the 0.62 firmware, you should follow the fastboot method for which I need an unlocked bootloader.
open the phone dialpad and type *#*#7378423#*#*, the select service info, then configuration.
lowest line under "rooting status" what does it say?
Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes
your bootloader is still locked and can be unlocked. u can proceed with the unlock tool if u want.
btw forgot to mention, if u managed to unlock u can check in the same menu and it'll show "Bootloader unlocked: Yes". and good luck with it
You don't need to unlock your bootloader to Root your phone. You can downgrade to .58 using Flashtool or WontanServer and then root through Zergrush method
ashwinmudigonda said:
Hey all,
I got an Xperia Mini and want to root it. I have read through the forum and threads and I think I have an idea, but I want confirmation.
I have the 4.0.2.A.0.62 kernel.
The help here said that I must follow the instructions of the tutorial here. My questions are:
1) It says Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Is my phone's bootloader unlocked as is now? Do I have to do anything to unlock?
2) I don't understand the second step properly. Do I turn the phone off. Hold the volume button and while holding it, attach the USB cable to the PC? Does that put the phone in fastboot mode? What about any drivers the computer would need to talk to the phone?
When I use the phone's dialer app, there are these things in the corners when I am talking and I end up tapping the hold button often. I want to get rid of that. Is there a way to do that?
Thanks for any help
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Heres a way to root .62
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626215
Happy rooting !
Sent from my ST15i using XDA
Sup peeps!
I have an idea to root the above firmware build for 2011 xperia devices but i have no idea how to develop things or if its even posible so i pose this question:
I dont really want to downgrade, root and then update back to .62 but would it be posible to use the testpoint method to unlock the bootloader then in fastboot mode create an update.zip that simply places the super user files directly on to the NAND?
My reason for this is that I've looked all over for ways to root and one that i saw said download a file "recoveryNeo.img" then run "fastboot boot recoveryNeo.img" and from there then flash an RootXperia.zip but when i attempt to use the fastboot boot command it comes up with an error saying:
"FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)"
then i realised that theres an update command in fastboot so i tried that using the RootXperia.zip file that i had already download and it gave me this message:
"error: update package has no android-info.txt or android-product.txt"
is there a way to put those 2 files into the .zip?
and if there is is then posible to use my idea?
Here is one of the many copys of the tut im talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431033
Thanks in advance! :fingers-crossed:
I think it is not possible because of lack of Official Signature for zip file.
svprm said:
I think it is not possible because of lack of Official Signature for zip file.
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Thats why i unlocked my bootloader so the phone should not need it to be signed should it?
CNibbler said:
Thats why i unlocked my bootloader so the phone should not need it to be signed should it?
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Also is there no way to sign it? I mean if developers can sign full roms why cant they sign an update.zip?
If you wanted root, why did you update to .62 in the first place :-?
sdk16420 said:
If you wanted root, why did you update to .62 in the first place :-?
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I was on rooted .42 then the update came along and it kept failing when i tryied to do it OTA (at this point I still had a locked BL) so i plugged into my Laptop and updated through PC companion but i didnt realise at the time that it would remove my root. So now i have an unlocked BL (Via the testpoint method) And now i want root but i dont wanna lose my data.
Unlocked BL = possible root for any firmware version
Your idea is same as instructions in the thread you linked, so not sure where is difference
Hotboot/boot kernel with CWM like recoveryNeo.img, and flash superuser.zip from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
Madfysh said:
Unlocked BL = possible root for any firmware version
Your idea is same as instructions in the thread you linked, so not sure where is difference
Hotboot/boot kernel with CWM like recoveryNeo.img, and flash superuser.zip from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
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OMG! Thanks for making me attempt to unlock my bl again lol it worked finally!! it was because it hadn't been unlocked properly. Maybe b'coz i was doing it at 2am lastnight lol
Thanks!
I read in the Developers forums that you can get Cwm for Locked Bootloaders. Ive been trying to get it for a week and can this be done? I bought the Ultra at Bell and it says its model number c6806 and its locked.
dvella21 said:
I read in the Developers forums that you can get Cwm for Locked Bootloaders. Ive been trying to get it for a week and can this be done? I bought the Ultra at Bell and it says its model number c6806 and its locked.
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Yes. here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426739
However just because you have CWM, doesn't mean you can flash ROM's.
All you can do is flash Root, and other mods.
hamdogg said:
Yes. here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426739
However just because you have CWM, doesn't mean you can flash ROM's.
All you can do is flash Root, and other mods.
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sorry for the quick question, but would that work on the C6802 on .257, with locked bootloader? i've been wondering if i could get root without unlocking the bootloader(to preserve warranty).
yogi2010 said:
sorry for the quick question, but would that work on the C6802 on .257, with locked bootloader? i've been wondering if i could get root without unlocking the bootloader(to preserve warranty).
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yes you can root with a locked bootloader.
to unlock your bootloader you need to have root access.
You can always backup your TA partition, and then unlock bootloader, and then restore the TA partition and restore bootlock as well.
many possibilitites
hamdogg said:
yes you can root with a locked bootloader.
to unlock your bootloader you need to have root access.
You can always backup your TA partition, and then unlock bootloader, and then restore the TA partition and restore bootlock as well.
many possibilitites
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hey thank you sir for the response. I got my phone with .257 version already on it tho, and from what I'm reading, I can't find a way to root on .257 without unlocking the boot loader. is this correct?
as I see it, the only option I have on .257 is to unlock the bootloader with the Sony method, but no way to root first. am I mistaken? thanks!
lmemma16 said:
hey thank you sir for the response. I got my phone with .257 version already on it tho, and from what I'm reading, I can't find a way to root on .257 without unlocking the boot loader. is this correct?
as I see it, the only option I have on .257 is to unlock the bootloader with the Sony method, but no way to root first. am I mistaken? thanks!
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What you could do is use flash tool to go back to another firmware, then root, and then update to the newest version. But not flashing the kernel. then you can flash the modified kernel with CWM, and then flash the new kernel afterwards.
I think there is a tutorial on here that tells you how to do it.
hamdogg said:
What you could do is use flash tool to go back to another firmware, then root, and then update to the newest version. But not flashing the kernel. then you can flash the modified kernel with CWM, and then flash the new kernel afterwards.
I think there is a tutorial on here that tells you how to do it.
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ah yes, OK, that's what I was wondering, whether it is possible to downgrade the firmware with a locked boot loader, using Flashtool. perhaps I will try.. thanks
I just remember on some other devices I've had, a locked boot loader wouldn't allow a firmware downgrade.
Ive got an unlocked XZU, its the c6806 version, and its running 4.3. Anyone know a root method for this? I am also trying to flash custom roms as well.
Phaze1585 said:
Ive got an unlocked XZU, its the c6806 version, and its running 4.3. Anyone know a root method for this? I am also trying to flash custom roms as well.
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Since you have unlocked bootloader flash boot image of desired custom rom using fastboot and then flash rom and gapps via recovery.
Phaze1585 said:
Ive got an unlocked XZU, its the c6806 version, and its running 4.3. Anyone know a root method for this? I am also trying to flash custom roms as well.
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There is a whole thread or three devoted to this, have a good read through the stickies in the general section
techpal said:
Since you have unlocked bootloader flash boot image of desired custom rom using fastboot and then flash rom and gapps via recovery.
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I dont quite understand. Are you saying, that sense my bootloader is already unlocked, that I dont even need to root my device?
Phaze1585 said:
I dont quite understand. Are you saying, that sense my bootloader is already unlocked, that I dont even need to root my device?
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You don't need to run an exploit to gain root.
Once you have an unlocked bootloader all you have to do is flash a kernel with recovery, boot into recovery and then flash SuperSU - more or less
Phaze1585 said:
I dont quite understand. Are you saying, that sense my bootloader is already unlocked, that I dont even need to root my device?
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Ya you dont need to root before installing Roms like CM,PA,etc. as they are already prerooted.
For safer side you can always flash Super Su.zip in recovery after flashing custom rom like CM,PA.
techpal said:
Ya you dont need to root before installing Roms like CM,PA,etc. as they are already prerooted.
For safer side you can always flash Super Su.zip in recovery after flashing custom rom like CM,PA.
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Thank you. Does my phone already come with its own recovery? I know im coming off as a noob, but this is my first time trying to do his for anything besides a samsung Note.
techpal said:
Ya you dont need to root before installing Roms like CM,PA,etc. as they are already prerooted.
For safer side you can always flash Super Su.zip in recovery after flashing custom rom like CM,PA.
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But you do need root to back up the TA partition before unlocking the bootloader before being able to boot roms like PA, CM etc
I don't want to open another threat but is there any way to root 290 (4.3) on my C6833? Do I need to go down first? My bootloader is still locked and I would like to backup TA partition firs just in case. So first I need to do is get SU in somehow to be able to backup TA. After that I will be rrady for bootloader I guess.
So is there any way to rot 290? I did try some methods but non of them works. I really need that GPE on me ZU. :fingers-crossed:
simunovic said:
I don't want to open another threat but is there any way to root 290 (4.3) on my C6833? Do I need to go down first? My bootloader is still locked and I would like to backup TA partition firs just in case. So first I need to do is get SU in somehow to be able to backup TA. After that I will be rrady for bootloader I guess.
So is there any way to rot 290? I did try some methods but non of them works. I really need that GPE on me ZU. :fingers-crossed:
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Read the stickies in the general section, that is what they are there for...
blueether said:
Read the stickies in the general section, that is what they are there for...
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None if that is working on 290. I can not unlock bootloader before I make backup of TA. So that I did not try. I simply can not find any root that works on 290. I love my Zu but I already missing my N5.
simunovic said:
None if that is working on 290. I can not unlock bootloader before I make backup of TA. So that I did not try. I simply can not find any root that works on 290. I love my Zu but I already missing my N5.
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READ THE STICKY
it is all explained here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569904
Do the first two orange steps
Then the three purple
Then move on to flashing roms etc
Simples
blueether said:
READ THE STICKY
it is all explained here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569904
Do the first two orange steps
Then the three purple
Then move on to flashing roms etc
Simples
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Root with restore by byn4ry v33 did not work on my c6833 (option 3). The proces just stopped after restore screen on Zu. If I downgrade my Zu then I will also have older baseband. If i downgrade, root and go back to 290 will i loose root? Is there any way to keep it? All I am trying to do is keep latest baseband with GPE rom.
simunovic said:
Root with restore by byn4ry v33 did not work on my c6833 (option 3). The proces just stopped after restore screen on Zu. If I downgrade my Zu then I will also have older baseband. If i downgrade, root and go back to 290 will i loose root? Is there any way to keep it? All I am trying to do is keep latest baseband with GPE rom.
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<SIGH>
Downgrade to .532 ftf (you will lose IMEI and cell reception if on .290)
Root with Bin4ry's tool - option 0
Back up TA
Unlock bootloader
Flash .290 ftf (all of it)
install recovery (look in the general thread for jackies post - read the unlocked BL thread) or flash the one in the rom if it has recovery
boot into recovery
flash GPe ROM
???
proffit
all of the above is off the top of my head as I cant be buggered to look it all up, but YOU should. Don't blame me if you brick the phone etc
Do all of the above with the latest flashtool etc and a full battery - avoid black cats
blueether said:
<SIGH>
Downgrade to .532 ftf (you will lose IMEI and cell reception if on .290)
Root with Bin4ry's tool - option 0
Back up TA
Unlock bootloader
Flash .290 ftf (all of it)
install recovery (look in the general thread for jackies post - read the unlocked BL thread) or flash the one in the rom if it has recovery
boot into recovery
flash GPe ROM
???
proffit
all of the above is off the top of my head as I cant be buggered to look it all up, but YOU should. Don't blame me if you brick the phone etc
Do all of the above with the latest flashtool etc and a full battery - avoid black cats
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That's my ultimate fear in all of this with a locked BL - I have had way too many black cats in my life in the past year... I just can't bring myself to take the plunge after all the bricks.
blueether said:
But you do need root to back up the TA partition before unlocking the bootloader before being able to boot roms like PA, CM etc
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But since he already has unlocked bootloader it doesnt matter if he doest TA partition. Thts why I didn't said about TA partition,
Anyways after unlocking bootloader its of no use if has backed TA partition or no.
techpal said:
But since he already has unlocked bootloader it doesnt matter if he doest TA partition. Thts why I didn't said about TA partition,
I also assumed as he has unlocked bootloader so he would have done TA partition.
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It was more as a warning to others, there has been a spat of people in the last two weeks that can't/won't read stickies and have unlocked the BL with no backup - so the more places people see the instructions the better
blueether said:
It was more as a warning to others, there has been a spat of people in the last two weeks that can't/won't read stickies and have unlocked the BL with no backup - so the more places people see the instructions the better
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Agree with you on this
help needed as i am really lost
i am new to sony x z ultra, tried for 2 days to use the little piece left in my brain to root my device and went through a lot and nothing!
my request is simple I need a one click rooting procedure (device data: model(c6833) - android 4.3 - build # 14.2.A.0.290) or detailed steps for noops
sorry for being so dum but where else to go or who I can ask for help except here
123eb said:
i am new to sony x z ultra, tried for 2 days to use the little piece left in my brain to root my device and went through a lot and nothing!
my request is simple I need a one click rooting procedure (device data: model(c6833) - android 4.3 - build # 14.2.A.0.290) or detailed steps for noops
sorry for being so dum but where else to go or who I can ask for help except here
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There's no 'one-click' rooting procedure.
There are, however, very detailed, in-depth, easy-to-follow instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569904
It takes the slightest bit of effort to find all the information you're looking for - at least try.
hey guys, im trying to root my ultra on .136
I looked at the guide and found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 ( root many xperias )
downloaded it, and pressed option 2 ( Xperia Z, V JB)
and it hangs on starting daemon on something
currently using my girlfriends shoddy windows 8 laptop ( its so terrible )
any help?
J
try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631866 but you should unlock your bootloader first
gcg000 said:
try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631866 but you should unlock your bootloader first
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DONT do that...
@gcg000 please advise anyone of the consequences of unlocking their boot loader. Simple isn't allways best.
@JackHanAnLG pleas read the stickies in the general section, all of them
If you want to keep your warranty, DRM keys, X-Reality/Bravia 2 then you have to back up your TA partition
You will want to downgrade to 532
Then root with the tool you tried, but option 0
Backup TA
Unlock BL
Then Flash a boot.img with recovery
Then upgrade
[Then flash ROM if you want]
But please read the stickies