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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.
Cheers
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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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 :$
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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?
Sent from my SK17i, sorry for my bad English.
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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.
Hi,i got unlocked bootloader and how to update to ics using pc companion?
I hear that relock bootloader dosnt work and you cant get official rom after unlock bootloader
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Did you unlock (official way at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com) or patch (test point method) the bootloader?
Both ways, bootloader can be restored/relocked. I recently relocked mine, getting updates also.
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My bootloader is unlocked using se tool
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krispal2008 said:
My bootloader is unlocked using se tool
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Open the SE Tool and click Restore to relock the bootloader. Then you should be able to get the updates, if you couldn't earlier.
I used flashtool to unlockbootloader ,in the add on menu of flashtool .its work and if want to relock its already file on it.
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afud said:
I used flashtool to unlockbootloader ,in the add on menu of flashtool .its work and if want to relock its already file on it.
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Flashtool and unlocking bootloader? Never heard.
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Yes its true my device use it now i use minicmsandwich aosp by kamarush ,soon after arrive at home ill upload for the picture.
Now i watching indonesia vs intermilan friendly match on stadion.
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I'v unlocked my bootloader official way at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
But when tried to update my phone i couldn't (as expected)
So i use s1 tool to patch bootloader and now i can officially update now
I lost DRM keys and (bootloader unlock allowed:yes) in service menu
But the bootloader is unlocked in real
I hope i benefit you and some one else
Greetings
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Someguyfromhell said:
Did you unlock (official way at unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com) or patch (test point method) the bootloader?
Both ways, bootloader can be restored/relocked. I recently relocked mine, getting updates also.
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Dude, I have this overheating issue on my xperia mini, and the bootloader is unlocked. So I gave it in the service center, they said that the motherboard has a problem and they are going to replace it . I lost the DRM keys by unlocking the bootloader-
1. Will I get those DRM keys back once my motherboard is replaced?
2. Will the bootloader status be changed to locked again?
[/QUOTE]Its the picture unlockbootloader using flashtool
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kHjz said:
Dude, I have this overheating issue on my xperia mini, and the bootloader is unlocked. So I gave it in the service center, they said that the motherboard has a problem and they are going to replace it . I lost the DRM keys by unlocking the bootloader-
1. Will I get those DRM keys back once my motherboard is replaced?
2. Will the bootloader status be changed to locked again?
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I can't answer that. You will get your answer if you get your phone back.
To previous post - Way too small photo, can't see. Neither can I see that option in Flashtool 0.7.1.0 on my PC.
I have unlocked my bootloader with Wotanserver... How can i relock the bootloader?
Someguyfromhell said:
I can't answer that. You will get your answer if you get your phone back.
To previous post - Way too small photo, can't see. Neither can I see that option in Flashtool 0.7.1.0 on my PC.
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i allready add photo heee sorry i should upload by my pc.
afud said:
i allready add photo heee sorry i should upload by my pc.
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Yeah with latest version you can unlock bootloader... I'm downloading latest version...
I believe it use the official unlock method.
Sorry my english
Ya,also you can lock again using flashmode there is file for relock bootloader.
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afud said:
Ya,also you can lock again using flashmode there is file for relock bootloader.
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Ya, but when i try to unlock again the bootloader with official method it says, Bootloader already unlocked :l
OMG so when device unlock it will never be same again and never get official ics update
But don't worry we have xda with have a lot developer.
Big hope to developer.
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afud said:
OMG so when device unlock it will never be same again and never get official ics update
But don't worry we have xda with have a lot developer.
Big hope to developer.
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I could update my phone with PC Companion .42 to .62 and i had the unlock bootloader...
So our device can update to official ics even unlock bootloader ,if that true i am glad to hear that ,hah....... i can breath now.
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afud said:
So our device can update to official ics even unlock bootloader ,if that true i am glad to hear that ,hah....... i can breath now.
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Only test... Flash .42 or .58 with FlashTool, then lock bootloader and finally try to update by pccompanion
If you mobile get bricked, lock bootloader again
Is is possible to root Sola without unlocking bootloader like the 2010-11 Xperia phones? I've installed Flashtool v0.9.6.0. It does support Sola but the rooting fails. I've the "Auto Connect in MSC" option enabled, but the rooting process still fails.
Following is the log from Flashtool. Need help.
ajinx999 said:
Is is possible to root Sola without unlocking bootloader like the 2010-11 Xperia phones? I've installed Flashtool v0.9.6.0. It does support Sola but the rooting fails. I've the "Auto Connect in MSC" option enabled, but the rooting process still fails.
Following is the log from Flashtool. Need help.
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You can't root without unlocking the bootloader!! !!
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Wait for the ics update..in ICS you can root your phone without unlocking bootloader.
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on Xperia 2012 with novathor CPU with Gingerbread can't Root with locked bootloader
noim said:
Wait for the ics update..in ICS you can root your phone without unlocking bootloader.
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Oh thats a relief. ICS update is expected in Oct 1st week, right?
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ajinx999 said:
Oh thats a relief. ICS update is expected in Oct 1st week, right?
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Will the warranty void if we root the phone? even without unlocking the bootloader..?
Santosh_2809 said:
Will the warranty void if we root the phone? even without unlocking the bootloader..?
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Warranty is void when you do something irreversible. Rooting is usually reversible. Unlocking bootloader is generally irreversible. For our phones, I'm not sure if unlocking bootloader is permanent or not. But rooted Sola can mostly be unrooted. I've rooted my phone without much thought btw.
why not you try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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Hi, iam new to Sony but did have htc wildfire I've rooted and overclocked, iam about to root Sony Xperia mini but I've noticed someone say theres 2 different methods depending on your bootloader I've done that *# code and checked it says yes so what iam wondering and wanting to find out is how to check the bootloader is locked or unlocked, iam on .62 software iam looking to downgrade, root then update, any help would be appreciated thanks
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Connect it to flashtool and look at the Bootloader Status: ROOTED or ROOTABLE. ROOTED means the bootloader is unlocked
Or you type *#*#7378423#*#* and go to service info -> configuration -> rooting status:
bootloader unlocked: yes [obviously it's unlocked ]
bootloader unlock allowed: yes [unlockable]
bootloader unlock allowed: no [not unlockable, only with a paid method]
Ok thank you, iam sure its locked and with *# I get yes so that means its unlockable, all I wanna do is delete standard apps that come on phone. So should I use and follow your method for locked bootloader? Do I just flash straight over the .62, thanks
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Sorry also where u say
MAKE SURE PC COMPANION OR SONY UPDATE SERVICE ISN'T RUNNING IN BACKGROUND WHILE YOU ARE FLASHING!!! DON'T USE THIS METHOD IF YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED, OTHERWISE YOUR DEVICE WILL BRICK!! (Unlocked bootloader can't do updates over the air, but flashing won't destroy your phone on unlocked bootloader!)
Is that on pc? Thanks
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Yes this is on PC
Yes just follow the guide to root it and afterwards you can delete all unwanted apps :good:
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Ok thank you
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Thanks
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