I didn't find any step-by-step tutorial to root .62 firmware for Xperia Neo/NeoV (Unlocked Bootloader), so I am writing one. Don't know whom to thank, but my thanks to the creator of recoveryNeo and RootXperia
Tutorial:
1. Connect your phone in mass storage mode and transfer RootXperia.zip [LINKED BELOW] to the root of your memory card.
2. Switch back to Media Transfer Mode so that Sony PCC detects your phone.
3. Turn on the USB Debugging from the Settings>Applications>Development and Unknown Sources from the Settings>Applications.
4. Open Flashtool, click on Flash icon and select Fastboot mode.
5. Select on the left hand side, Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB).
6. After your phone reboots into fastboot mode (check the logs), click on Select kernel to HotBoot.
7. Select recoveryNeo.img [LINKED BELOW].
8. Wait about 1 minute for the recovery to load and it will show up on your screen.
9. From the recovery, choose to install ZIP from memory card.
10. Choose RootXperia and install it.
11. Simply reboot your phone, and you will get a rooted Neo/NeoV.
Hope you enjoyed the tutorial Ask me any question you have and sorry if it's already posted somewhere.
Links:
RootXperia.zip: http://www.4shared.com/zip/sYY87tTS/RootXperia.html
recoveryNeo: http://www.4shared.com/rar/Decs4rdk/recoveryneo.html
aqshyt said:
I didn't find any step-by-step tutorial to root .62 firmware for Xperia Neo/NeoV (Unlocked Bootloader)
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Then you didn't search
First page of Neo V dev section, and you will find that thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431033
Also after that you need to update superuser app.
Here(attachment) is CWM zip with updated su, I believe latest.
Reported, Double thread, and madfysh have right, you DIDN`T search
Pandemic said:
Reported, Double thread
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Actually I was thinking on doing same thing(reporting), but then I thought, maybe this thread can be used for people with less then 10 posts, which can't post in dev section.
But as I see some people(not talking about anyone in this thread) don't even notice sticky threads, I think I'm "asking" to much lol
yes ok, but its a double thread so i report this,
and what do you mean?
it stands in my sig the sticky, and peok=[;e can see it right above in general, what else to do so??
Pandemic said:
and what do you mean?
it stands in my sig the sticky, and peok=[;e can see it right above in general, what else to do so??
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I know, you can't do anything more, you did enough, except write it with big fat uppercase letters, but even then some people won't look at it
edit: lol 666'th post
Madfysh said:
I know, you can't do anything more, you did enough, except write it with big fat uppercase letters, but even then some people won't look at it
edit: lol 666'th post
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so better in my sig for the sticky ?
and yes hahaha LOL
Pandemic said:
Reported, Double thread, and madfysh have right, you DIDN`T search
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Reporting is one's right. But making fun on comments isn't. So, not a problem I just practiced writing
Sent from my MT11i using XDA
Hi aqshyt, thanks for your guide, but as reported by pandemic & madfysh similar guide already exist. Its much better for other members to concentrate the information in the existing threads, so it can be easily found by others with similar problems. So I am closing this thread and please continue the discussion there: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431033
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This is a tutorial for begginers with Stock,un-touched Eclair 2.1 to reach having a custom kernel and/or a custom ROM.You will also find Tools and ROMs (Reference).
***I am not responsible if something bad happens to your device.You can continue at your own risk.Even though a hard brick is very rare you still continue at your own risk~~!Also if you perform step #18 you lose your warranty (The warranty will be back if you relock your bootloader again,but make sure to flash stock again or your phone becomes permanent brick )
Rooting : (Needed for Mods,Root applications)
Step #1 : Download Flashtool and install it from this website : Flashtool 0.6.8.0 and install it.
Step #2 : Download Sony Ericsson Update Service (will be mentioned SEUS) from this website : Sony Ericsson Update Service and install it.
Step #3 : Go to Settings>Applications and tick Allow install from unknown sources.
Step #4 : Go to Settings>Applications>Development and tick usb debugging.
Step #5 : Open Flashtool.
Step #6 : Connect your phone to your Computer via USB Cable without mounting USB storage.
Step #7 : Click on the unlock icon in Flashtool.
Step #8 : If a popup appears saying that it can't identify the device select U20i X10 Mini Pro and click OK.
Step #9 : If a popup appeared as in step #8 another one should pop.It will be saying : Do you want to permananently identify this device as U20i?Click Yes/OK.
Step #10 : If it has finished it will reboot.Normally,in the applications drawer you will find a new application called SuperUser.
ClockWorkMod recovery (Needed for installing Custom ROMs and mods)
Step #11 : Download ClockWorkMod 3.2 from here.
Step #12 : Extract the .zip file you just downloaded on your desktop/wherever you'd like.
Step #13 : Double-click the file called install(.bat)
Step #14 : Press Enter
Step #15 : Is your device ROOTed? Type y and hit enter.
Step #16 : Do you already have a recovery installed? Type n and hit enter.
Step #17 : Turn off your phone.Turn it back on and when Sony Ericsson white letters apear keep pressing rapidly the back button.If you got into an orange menu then ClockWorkMod has got installed.You can navigate using the Volume keys,select using the home button and go back using the back button.For now navigate to Reboot sytem now and hit the Home button.
Bootloader and kernel install: (Optional,and you do this at your own risk)
Step #18 : Unlock your bootloader as described here : Unlock Bootloader
Step #19 : Download one of the many ROMs in the X10 Mini Pro Android Development section or try out mine which is MiniCM7 improved : XMP ROM. <== (Requires kernel nAa-11,unlocked bootloader!)
Step #20 : Download a kernel (if you unlocked the bootloader),I personally suggest nAa-11 kernel.Then put it in C:\Flashtool\firmwares.Open Flashtool and click on the lightning icon.Select the kernel (not kernel.sin,kernel meaning ex. nAa-11) and click OK.Remove battery,instert USB cable,keep pressing back button while adding battery till LED green flashes.Wait till it finishes.
How to install ROMs(If you dont unlock bootloader you need roms that dont require,ex. MiniCM7Pro by paul-xxx)
Step #21 : Put your downloaded ROM (it is a .zip file) into your SDcard.
Step #22 : Reboot into CWM-Recovery (ClockWorkMod) and select backup and restore.then select backup.Yes.
Step #24 : Install custom zip.E.g. MiniCM7 2.1.9 mimmi.zip|
Step #25 : Select yes.
Step #26 : If it doesn't boot you probably have installed a ROM that needs a custom kernel and you are on stock : You need to unlock bootloader/use another one which doesn't require custom kernel e.g. MiniCM7Pro V21.
Step #27 : I hope you enjoy your device.If you damaged your phone (e.g. stucks at Sony Ericsson text) Open Sony Ericsson PC Companion and select repair phone.Select X10 Mini Pro and select update.Now remove the battery of your phone (it just has to be turned off) keep holding the back button and insert USB cable to Computer.Green LED will flash from your phone.Just wait till it finishes.Now your phone will be back at stock.To make it like it was before,follow again until step #17.Now into CWM select backup and restore,restore.Select 2012.03.18.17.50 for example (it says the date/time you created the backup) and it will restore your system before you followed the guide (all your contacs,sms,apps) but with one difference.Your phone will still be ROOTed and it will have CWM installed!
If your device doesn't respond (stops at kernel logo or triangle) download this ftf file and flash it like a kernel.This doesnt need unlocked bootloader.It is from another "Serres" guy just like me , leajian : Stock 2.1.1.A.0.6 ftf firmware by leaijan
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125587http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125587http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125587
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--TheMiltos21,I hope you enjoy your device better
Steps 11-17 are useless if you are going to install a kernel which has already CWM impimented... Oo
leajian said:
Steps 11-17 are useless if you are going to install a kernel which has already CWM impimented... Oo
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I know...but what if you don't want to unlock bootloader ?
P.S. Sorry for bad english I'm Greek
TheMiltos21 said:
***I am not responsible if something bad happens to your device.You can continue at your own risk.Even though a hard brick is very rare you still continue at your own risk~~!Also if you perform step #18 you lose your warranty and never get it back!
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The warranty will be back if you relock your bootloader again
StardustGeass said:
The warranty will be back if you relock your bootloader again
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I didn't know that
nice
nice guide would be awesome if you can include some screenshot..it may take a lot of work, but its worth it, right?
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I know...but what if you don't want to unlock bootloader ?
P.S. Sorry for bad english I'm Greek
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Don't worry, it's all Greek to me! xD
Alright, then you should either change the name of this topic, because you claim this is for installing Custom ROMS and Kernels or separate the topic into 2, one for Custom ROMS only and one for Kernels + Custom ROMS.
My suggestion, nice guide btw.
EDIT : This guide "pushes" you to unlock bootloader and install another kernel, therefore I think it would be a good idea to clarify (ξεκαθαρίσεις) the optional steps.
Just two points: Screenshots might help. Also as far as i see you dont explain how to install custom kernels. Oh and maybe you should make the guide better to read, because as it now is it is quiet hard to read. Appart from that, good guide but anyone who is able to search the forums is also able to do all this.
s0ftcorn said:
Just two points: Screenshots might help. Also as far as i see you dont explain how to install custom kernels. Oh and maybe you should make the guide better to read, because as it now is it is quiet hard to read. Appart from that, good guide but anyone who is able to search the forums is also able to do all this.
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This is just the Pre-alpha release of the guide
I promise I will make it better soon
p.s. : I'm right now making V6.It's going to boot faster,have ICS theme,Xperia S fonts,Beats by Dre mod from X8 and Xperia S wallpaper,New update script with the version of the rom,updated build.prop to choose ICS theme from first boot,fixed the issue of no pre-selected notification tone and ring tone and faster boot because of that very light and eye-candy,stock Sony Ericsson boot animation
s0ftcorn said:
Just two points: Screenshots might help. Also as far as i see you dont explain how to install custom kernels. Oh and maybe you should make the guide better to read, because as it now is it is quiet hard to read. Appart from that, good guide but anyone who is able to search the forums is also able to do all this.
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Yeah, someone my search all this, but why not having them in one single place?
leajian said:
Yeah, someone my search all this, but why not having them in one single place?
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Yeah its nice. But why should we have the same stuff all over the forums? If this was the first guide, ok, then its nice, but it is not the first one and at this point it is getting useless. Anyways, nice [email protected]
Btw Miltos: Right now happens what i said, you make to many projects instead of focusing on one But keep up your motivation
s0ftcorn said:
Yeah its nice. But why should we have the same stuff all over the forums? If this was the first guide, ok, then its nice, but it is not the first one and at this point it is getting useless. Anyways, nice [email protected]
Btw Miltos: Right now happens what i said, you make to many projects instead of focusing on one But keep up your motivation
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I've never seen such a guide... Oo
s0ftcorn said:
Yeah its nice. But why should we have the same stuff all over the forums? If this was the first guide, ok, then its nice, but it is not the first one and at this point it is getting useless. Anyways, nice [email protected]
Btw Miltos: Right now happens what i said, you make to many projects instead of focusing on one But keep up your motivation
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No,2 projects for me, XMP Rom by T21 and SB100 (TheMiltos21 & ServerBoost100) and this guide I am going to add screenshots,just give me sometime
leajian said:
I've never seen such a guide... Oo
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In the thread of SE Tweaker Tool is one. As well as guides to install CWM, xRecovery and unlock bootloader as well as kernel installation, across the forum.
Then we seriously need some things pinned... Moderators... Where are you?
s0ftcorn said:
Screenshots might help.
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I agree - yes please!
I added info for kernel installation.I tried also to make it easier readable.Tell me what you think (except screenshots,I said I'll add but I will only work on time-eating things only on Weekends.Monday-Friday I will visit the forum to check pms,posts and make minor changes)
More changes.Next changes on Saturday,including screenshots but more links too (Ex. I say about MiniCM7Pro working on stock kernel,if you click MiniCM7Pro it will take you to the thread)
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More changes.Next changes on Saturday,including screenshots but more links too (Ex. I say about MiniCM7Pro working on stock kernel,if you click MiniCM7Pro it will take you to the thread)
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Now it looks real nice... Good work!
What if in this guide there where instructions on how to revert phone back to stock?
I think that someone (I mean you) should support my work too.
I am talking about my guide for installing Stock 2.1.1.A.0.6 Firmware for U20i, I think this should be referred here, because I am kinda pissed off to reply all those noobs on Q/A forum who are unable to find my guide!
The link for it is here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125587
You decide, I just suggested...
before you make any changes, i got suggestion here:
i bet you should look this thread (maybe you already seen this) see post #2 as example.
the idea is:
you should separate the guide, and link them to first post as content
so that, your guide will not only at the first post - or else, they will be a long post, since you want to include screenshot right, and links, descriptions. and why dont you put Wiki to some terms, like Root/Rom/Bootloader , so noobs will know what is bootloader for example.
the guides will be more like one-whole-place guide, regonize, neat, perfect and sticky thread, who knows
goodluck and all the best for you
I still don't know about any rooting process and there was a lot of instructions I can't understand. Almost all of them are in shortcuts. I tried searching but almost all of it was too much complex for me. Computer illiterate here. >_<
I tried rooting my phone when it was still .42 using the one with zergrush. And now I updated my phone via PCC the root was gone. And I can't seem to root again via same method.
I downloaded things I saw here like the flash tool, fast boot, cwm and I don't gave a single clue how to use them right and there was this OTA or OTE updating to .62 which I don't understand what it is. I'm afraid I may do something bad to my phone.
Is there a way to root my phone again without unlocking the bootloader? Seems like on some of what I understand you have to unlock it, to use fastboot, flashtool or CWM. But I'm afraid to do it. Can you help me with the clearest instruction on how can I root my phone again? Thanks. And sorry for being ignorant with this things >_<
hello
you could flash .42 with wotanserver and root it, after that, update phone on phone! not pc companion, root will not stay. if you have unlocked bootloader, try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
root should stay, if you ota
Why creating new thread? I see you already know much, so that means you read some threads, so why starting new one in stead of replying in existing one?
OTA update is Over The Air update, meaning you need to use update center option in your setttings->about phone, not using pc companion or seus.
Follow this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21912336
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nikorijung said:
Seems like on some of what I understand you have to unlock it
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No, you don't need to unlock it. That is only if you wanna use kernel which have root inside itself.
Akizella said:
if you have unlocked bootloader
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he wrote that he's on locked BL
nikorijung said:
Is there a way to root my phone again without unlocking the bootloader?
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Try my way what Madfysh linked to you and indeed why creating a new thread, have you searched ??? I think you dont, and posting a new thread :s.
At all newbies: learn to search !! And dont post a new thread, come one !!!!!!!!
Sent from my Supercharged Neo V with a tiny keyboard and using Tapatalk Premium !!
I'm really sorry. It's just that yes I read much but the infos was not that clear to me. Almost all instructions was in shortcut and I'm afraid to bump some topics from ages ago. I tried searching and found things but still didn't help me. -__-
some shortcuts like how do you do fasboot mode? or flashmode? can I install CWM without unlocking bootloader, how you use the CWM if you succesfully installed it and things? And how you use the flashtool. I'm sorry, still pretty much learning it. sorry for bad english
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anyway thanks for the link I'm going to try it and sorry for making another topic. >_< because I'm so confused. Anyway if you can flash .42 you can flash .62 too right?
nikorijung said:
I'm afraid to bump some topics from ages ago.
some shortcuts like how do you do fasboot mode? or flashmode? can I install CWM without unlocking bootloader, how you use the CWM if you succesfully installed it and things?
Anyway if you can flash .42 you can flash .62 too right?
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1) better to bump older thread(even though I'm sure it was already bumped ) than to create new thread, because that way you spread information on more places, instead of one place
2)fastboot mode: phone turned off, while holding menu, key connect cable, blue LED should turn on.
3)flashmode: phone turned off, while holding back key, connect cable, green LED should go on.
4)CWM can be installed even on locked bootloader, but you need to have root to install CWM
5)how to enter CWM? that depends on CWM, on some you need to press repeatedly back key while booting, some pressing volume-, on some you need to tap on screen.
6)you can flash any fw, whether you use flashtool(link to tutorial) and flash .ftf file, or using wotan-server(easier for new guys)
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1) better to bump older thread(even though I'm sure it was already bumped ) than to create new thread, because that way you spread information on more places, instead of one place
2)fastboot mode: phone turned off, while holding menu, key connect cable, blue LED should turn on.
3)flashmode: phone turned off, while holding back key, connect cable, green LED should go on.
4)CWM can be installed even on locked bootloader, but you need to have root to install CWM
5)how to enter CWM? that depends on CWM, on some you need to press repeatedly back key while booting, some pressing volume-, on some you need to tap on screen.
6)you can flash any fw, whether you use flashtool(link to tutorial) and flash .ftf file, or using wotan-server(easier for new guys)
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thanks a lot! now everything is clear to me. So I can flash .62 instead of doing the OTA right?
sorry I didn't know that it's better to bump old threads here for in other forums they got all that angry when someone bumped an old thread. Thanks again!
nikorijung said:
thanks a lot! now everything is clear to me. So I can flash .62 instead of doing the OTA right?
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No!
Not if you wanna have root, and keep your bootloader locked.
As you already noticed(by your experience) you can't root .62. So flash .42, root, and do OTA update.
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sorry I didn't know that it's better to bump old threads here for in other forums they got all that angry when someone bumped an old thread. Thanks again!
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well, that depends on forum this one is really big, and it's hard to find information if there are million threads about same thing.
on some other, smaller forums, they let new peoples to create new thread for their problems.
but still, even if you bumped some threads here, it wouldn't be a big bump, since threads aren't so old here.
Oh god! Good thing I visited this again before downloading the .62 tft file! Thanks again!
And thanks, now I know, I'll just bump other threads if I have questions again.
hello guys ..
first off, i have researched enough on these forums and found that there are many different ways to root the phone. each procedure is different and there are like 20 different images available.
and i'm a total idiot when it comes to dealing with the procedures mentioned here in the forums. i can't make any difference between .img, .sin and .ftf files. to me those are just extensions. what they do and which file to use, i have no sense with all that.
i have already unlocked the bootloader on my xperia s that had gingerbread 2.3
i have been suggested to upgrade first and then root the phone. for that i will have to re-lock the bootloader and there's a lengthy topic on that. plus, the warnings that scare me to death. it is specifically mentioned that i may end up bricking my phone if i re-locked the bootloader. the procedure for relocking involves downloading several files and doing lotsa stuff.
can't i at this point simply install a pre-rooted ics image and get up and running with a rooted ics xperia s?
which ics system image is best to load? should i download the one available on google docs? please for god sake, give me a step-by-step tutorial without using the jargons. dont worry about the beers, i'll definitely buy you a couple of beers whoever helped me out.
on a side note if u wish to call me names or tell me go change my diapers or something else, i'll do that later on. but please help me first lol. i'm a stupido playing with stuff i shouldn't be playing. but i want to learn and root my phone. my bf challenged me if i dare root the phone without bricking it .. so yea, lets see if i can handle this stuff. i really want to ...
***i'm really sorry for posting questions in the general forum. could a mod please move this thread to the q&a forum. appreciate ur help***
could anyone help me please? i'm waiting since the above post. been hours and i'm still stuck here with a phone that keeps restarting. my only options are the fastboot and flashtool. can someone give a link to the rooted xperia s ics image please? and also list the procedure for flashing the image on my phone in this situation? a million thanks to anyone who can help me ..
with unlocked bootloader, just flash any ICS firmware and the flash a custom kernel like SXS or SSpeed, those kernels autoroot your phone
hi yakandu,
you are a very experienced person on these forums. please help me with step-by-step tut. please include links to which ics firmware i should download and use. consider me a total idiot and please guide me. i have spent more than 48 hours and the phone is still off. god knows how many imp calls i have missed. i just wish that the phone is up and running with a rooted ics firmware. please help me sir.
should i download this firmware? http://xdafileserver.nl/index.php?d...STOM+ROMS/KA+Xperia+SSpeed/Android+4.0+(ICS)/
is that KA09_Xperia_SSpeed.zip a firmware or something else?
if yes, should i download that file and also the kernel associated with it?
please guide me.
At the very least, you should know how to read a forum, right?
There's a thread for you, called "[Xperia S][INFO][REF] All that u need to know before u begin". Have you read that? No? Why not?
It's here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526866
Next, I would suggest you flash the ICS from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
(hint, instructions are IN THE THREAD, read them instead of being asked to be spoonfed)
Then, flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
How to flash? READ THE THREAD.
Download one of the ICS firmwares here: (any may do)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
Then proceed to STEP 3 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725078
EDIT: To have your phone rooted, install 1 of the 3 kernels availabe for SXS; Advanced Stock kernel, KA SSpeed kernel, or XSX kernel. They are all pre-rooted.
XSX kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768465
Advanced Stock kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
KA SSpeed kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761778
Rashkae said:
At the very least, you should know how to read a forum, right?
There's a thread for you, called "[Xperia S][INFO][REF] All that u need to know before u begin". Have you read that? No? Why not?
(hint, instructions are IN THE THREAD, read them instead of being asked to be spoonfed).
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ever got into a book store? searching for a book on a particular topic but then u find 20 such books that relate to the topic? which one would u choose to go with? perhaps you should start reading all those 20 books and decide which one is the best for u. you could do that if you had loads of time to spend but if u had less time and your knowledge on that topic is zero. what are u going to do? you are going to ask someone who is knowledgeable.
its not about spoon feeding. its all about newbs like me who don't know nothing about this mobile world but still wish to learn. there is so much information on these forums that newbs can easily get confused. there are tens of different articles that provide loads of information but what can i do if there are like 10 different ways to root a phone. there are like 50 different roms, images, ftf, sin files and kernels and what not. i've read so much on these forums but all i see heavy techie words and jargons that are simply out of my understanding.
cant blame anyone for my little knowledge but just sayin that its pretty easy to get confused and do something that a newbie should not do. nevertheless, i'm sorry if i acted lower than your standards .. remember . i talked about the diapers .. guess i shud go get a new one cuz i've pissed myself enough in these last two days .. :angel:
ronin1728 said:
Download one of the ICS firmwares here: (any may do)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
Then proceed to STEP 3 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725078
EDIT: To have your phone rooted, install 1 of the 3 kernels availabe for SXS; Advanced Stock kernel, KA SSpeed kernel, or XSX kernel. They are all pre-rooted.
XSX kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768465
Advanced Stock kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
KA SSpeed kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761778
Follow the instruction on how to flash custom kernel here (scroll down until you find it):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761778
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ronin, thank you a BIG time. this is exactly what i wanted. i could read the threads for newbs and also checked various different roms (images) and kernels but i wasn't sure of which one to use and which one is pre-rooted. you've given me direct links to the roms i should be using. thank you so much.
i have flashed the second one (the ics one) using the flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
my phone is booting normal :victory:
I have downloaded the KA SSpeed kernel v2 and about to flash that on the phone. I have gone through this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761778
Code:
== Installation instructions ==
Important! Only for unlocked bootloader
1) Flash the kernel:
- Open up fastboot and type: fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
2) Enjoy it!!
I am not responsible for damage to your device, use at own risk!
open up fastboot.
does that mean shut down the phone, press and hold the volume up button and then plug the usb cable to computer. the blue light lit up and then i can run that fastbot command?
where do i keep the kernel files? should i put them in the fastboot folder?
and i dont see any kernel.elf file in the sspeed kernel folder. there are 3 folders: customize, meta-inf and system folders. no other files in the ka09_xperia_sspeed folder.
i'm pretty confused .. please help.
edit: should i use the flashtool to flash kernel?
i mean, i can fastboot the phone (blue light lit)
then i can run the flashtool (64 bits) and then flash icon .. fastboot mode .. and then click on "select kernel to flash"
is this what i should be doing?
Use this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
Download ics11 for fastboot.
Put the file in fastboot folder.
Open adb and type (fastboot flash boot ics11.elf) and enter then while the phone is off press vol up and connect the usb.
Edit: I don't know if you can use flashtools with fastboot mode to achieve the same thing cause I never use it for fastboot mode.
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open up fastboot.
does that mean shut down the phone, press and hold the volume up button and then plug the usb cable to computer. the blue light lit up and then i can run that fastbot command?
where do i keep the kernel files? should i put them in the fastboot folder?
and i dont see any kernel.elf file in the sspeed kernel folder. there are 3 folders: customize, meta-inf and system folders. no other files in the ka09_xperia_sspeed folder.
i'm pretty confused .. please help.
edit: should i use the flashtool to flash kernel?
i mean, i can fastboot the phone (blue light lit)
then i can run the flashtool (64 bits) and then flash icon .. fastboot mode .. and then click on "select kernel to flash"
is this what i should be doing?
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I'm so sorry for the confusion. I posted the wrong link for the instructions for flashing custom kernels. Here's the correct one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23181182#post23181182
There's a section there on flashing custom kernel, just scroll down. Just download fastboot drivers and fastboot binaries if you haven't yet. And instead of the "Xperia_SSpeed_kernel_v2.zip" download the "kernelv2.elf".
gm007 said:
Use this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
Download ics11 for fastboot.
Put the file in fastboot folder.
Open adb and type (fastboot flash boot ics11.elf) and enter then while the phone is off press vol up and connect the usb.
Edit: I don't know if you can use flashtools with fastboot mode to achieve the same thing cause I never use it for fastboot mode.
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ok i flashed the ics11.elf file and it took just a minute or two. thank you for precise instructions! appreciate your help a lot.
is there a way to check if the phone is rooted? does it say anywhere in the options of the phone is rooted?
thanks for the help!
ronin1728 said:
I'm so sorry for the confusion. I posted the wrong link for the instructions for flashing custom kernels. Here's the correct one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23181182#post23181182
There's a section there on flashing custom kernel, just scroll down. Just download fastboot drivers and fastboot binaries if you haven't yet. And instead of the "Xperia_SSpeed_kernel_v2.zip" download the "kernelv2.elf".
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hi ronin, no problems .. i've already installed the ics11.elf kernel. is there any difference between the two? is ics11.elf better or kernelv2.elf is better? are both pre-rooted or will I have to root the phone after installing either? i read on that page ics11.elf is autoroot. i guess it means the phone will be rooted automatically after installing ics11.elf, please correct me if i'm wrong ..
Install any app that need root access like adfree...
You should see a superuser app in the drawer.
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zorathomas said:
hi ronin, no problems .. i've already installed the ics11.elf kernel. is there any difference between the two? is ics11.elf better or kernelv2.elf is better? are both pre-rooted or will I have to root the phone after installing either? i read on that page ics11.elf is autoroot. i guess it means the phone will be rooted automatically after installing ics11.elf, please correct me if i'm wrong ..
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Yes ics11 kernel is autorooted,this kernel is same as stock kernel no overclocking so I prefer it most.
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gm007 said:
Yes ics11 kernel is autorooted,this kernel is same as stock kernel no overclocking so I prefer it most.
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excellent! i dont like to overclock either. the phone already so fast, no need of making it more faster. thanks for all the help guys, appreciate your help a lot. i have a rooted ics phone with a good kernel and all that i needed.u guys rock!
I decided to create this forum because I saw a lot of people posting complaints regarding Status 7 error in the CM10 development forum. I don't know whether making a thread here is even the right thing to do but I am doing it all the same just because I want to help. I would have personally posted this on the thread but since I am a new member,I am not allowed access to post on the development thread.
So, getting down to business,even I had the same problem. And this is the simple fix that I did .Dunno whether it's the right thing to do but it worked for me and again,I am just trying to help -
1) Shut down your phone by pressing the power + Vol Up button together
2) Boot into fastboot mode and flashboot the .img file put up as attachment along with this post
3) Fastboot reboot
4) Go into recovery as usual and flash CM10+Gapps from SD as mentioned in the original post.
Hope this helps.This is my first thread btw,so please excuse any mistakes that I might have made. :silly:
..or use the Advanced Stock Kernel 16 by Arkamar!you can flash it via CWM or Fastboot.It will always work.it did for me!
aresbv2000 said:
..or use the Advanced Stock Kernel 16 by Arkamar!you can flash it via CWM or Fastboot.It will always work.it did for me!
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Sure thing. Believe that also works.I have not tested it though
Hi I am a complete noob, so far I only managed to unlock bootloader and it took me almost WHOLE DAY. I want to root my phone, I have no tiniest clue on how to do it for Xperia Go. There are so many methods for other phones I am getting so confused over this. People don't seem to want to help noobs out too much here I noticed, and often "use search" is being said. Well, I did use search and A LOT, still I can't even find how to get started I don't know which suitable apps I need (there's so many, I have no idea).
Model: Xperia Go st27i
Version: 6.0.B.3.184
I found this thread (Sony Xperia GO property root for 6.0.B.3.184 + CWM recovery v5.5.0.4) is this the thing I should be looking if I want to root my phone? All I see here is that he shows what commands to input, with no tutorial at all. I have no idea where to enter these commands, where to unpack files -_- nothing.
I am really hoping some good person helps me out on this one
I have given up, nobody helps me, no tutorials help and nothing works... I tried SuperOneClick for rooting, it didn't work. I tried the dos app from thread "Root MANY ANDROID!" also did not work. I did not try the link from my OP cause that thread has absolutely 0 tutorials and too much chit chatting in comments.
tl;dr nothing works for rooting my xgo
use flashtool to root if nothing works..
Try to find in sola development section
Thanx me if it helped!
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Ok, first things that you need to check:
- Do you have installed Sony oficial "Sony PC Companion" software?
- are your phone recognised by your computer after installing oficiall "Sony PC Companion" software?
Next step:
- Are you unlocked your bootloader (here is how to)
.... yes I have PC companion and unlocked bootloader
XperiaFanboy said:
.... yes I have PC companion and unlocked bootloader
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Ok, lets go. First thing: what error message you have by running "install.bat" from my rom thread? Please copy whole log from your "black screen" window and post it here.
munjeni said:
You not answered for my question:
- are your phone recognised by your computer after installing oficiall "Sony PC Companion" software?
Ok, lets go. First thing: what error message you have by running "install.bat" from my rom thread? Please copy whole log from your "black screen" window and post it here.
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1. Yes my phone is recognized by PC companion. Do I have to keep PC companion running?
2. I don't see any install.bat, I told that I didn't try anything from this thread because I can't follow anything written there
XperiaFanboy said:
1. Yes my phone is recognized by PC companion. Do I have to keep PC companion running?
2. I don't see any install.bat, I told that I didn't try anything from this thread because I can't follow anything written there
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Ok. Thats old thread (Gingerbread) and I not working anymore in Gingerbread, I working in ICS ++ never!
1. you no need pc companion runing, close it!
2. install.bat is in my ICS thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912865
First thing that you need to check: What your phone have installed, Gingerbread or ICS?? You can check it by going to settings/version... what is version runing in your phone?
munjeni said:
Ok. Thats old thread (Gingerbread) and I not working anymore in Gingerbread, I working in ICS ++ never!
First thing: What your phone have installed now, Gingerbread or ICS??
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I don't know, I haven't done anything with this phone before.
Android version 2.3.7
Kernel version 2.6.35.7+
Build number 6.0.B.3.184
where can I check it?
munjeni said:
Ok. Thats old thread (Gingerbread) and I not working anymore in Gingerbread, I working in ICS ++ never!
1. you no need pc companion runing, close it!
2. install.bat is in my ICS thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912865
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Which rom should I download, if my firmware is 6.0.B.3.184?
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Which rom should I download, if my firmware is 6.0.B.3.184?
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You have now installed Gingerbread! But, you must choose what you want to install! You have options: Gingerbread, stock ICS, or custom ICS, or MIUI, or other roms...etc. Chose one rom first!
munjeni said:
You have now installed Gingerbread! But, you must choose what you want to install! You have options: Gingerbread, ICS, or custom ICS, or MIUI...etc. Chose one first!
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I am not sure which will go the best for XGO. Can I trust your suggestion please? I want the phone to still run very fast and stable.
XperiaFanboy said:
I am not sure which will go the best for XGO. Can I trust your suggestion please? I want the phone to still run very fast and stable.
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I sugesting this -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912865
Folow instructions carefully! Folow "disclaimer" !!! If something fail ask me, I will help
munjeni said:
I sugesting this -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912865
Folow instructions carefully! Folow "disclaimer" !!! If something fail ask me, I will help
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The most confusing thing right now is, do I have to update my phone by PC companion first? Or I can download v14 rom (Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54) and flash it on as it is? It confuses me cause I wanna be sure that I download the right thing not the wrong one -_-
Thanks for all your replies, at least I am moving somewhere now
Yes, download v14 rom, extract archive, run instal.bat, folow instructions on your screen!
Make sure your sdcard have free space for rom.zip, I sugesting you to free your sdcard (1gb free space)...
munjeni said:
Yes, download v14 rom, extract archive, run instal.bat, folow instructions on your screen!
Make sure your sdcard have free space for rom.zip, I sugesting you to free your sdcard (1gb free space)...
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Thank you so much for supporting me here, I am downloading it and will follow the instructions. One last question for now.... if I install this rom, is my phone already rooted then?
Yes, after installing v14 rom and after installing (later) memory_tweak, your phone will be up to date (mean everything needed) ! Only your last step need to be: install superuser from market (mean superuser, not super su !), and you are done! Going now to my work, will help you later if something missing
munjeni said:
Yes, after installing v14 rom and after installing (later) memory_tweak, your phone will be up to date (mean everything needed) ! Only your last step need to be: install superuser from market (mean superuser, not super su !), and you are done! Going now to my work, will help you later if something missing
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Okay I have done a mistake LOL. I forgot to place rom.zip on sdcard. Can I flash it back to GB somehow and finish this ICS install after I place the zip there. I can't see my phone in windows and PC companion can't detect it either.
So right now I only have recovery mode, and no zip on sdcard
In Recovery, go to Mounts and Storage, USB Storage and select Mount. Then connect phone to pc and you can access like a pendrive
Min3r said:
In Recovery, go to Mounts and Storage, USB Storage and select Mount. Then connect phone to pc and you can access like a pendrive
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-______- omg thank you!! I got a little scared I admit, I will continue from here and let you know how this went first timer.. I just forgot, it was easy to install and user friendly it's my bad