Hi there.
I tried downgrading my 2.3.4 xperia neo to 2.3.2 to root it. It worked, but I have the battery problem and I've heard it's a common issue.
I tried removing the battery for more than 10 min and reinserting it.
I tried upgrading to the latest official ICS with PC companion (strangely enough I could upgrade from 2.3.2 although it showed no new upgrades while in 2.3.4). Didn't solve the problem.
I tried flashing a the stock 2.3.4 rom. Didn't solve the problem.
I found following two threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312398
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510703
Unfortunatly, both of these workarounds require an unlocked bootloader. The problem is, I don't seem to be able to connect my phone to the PC in this unlock bootloader mode, maybe because as soon as I remove the USB cable it thinks it has no battery left and turns all systems off?
I also found this thread for locked bootloaders, but only applicable for the arc: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465702
Is there something like this for the neo? If not is it easy to make?
To summarize, I can flash new roms, but I'm not able to unlock my bootloader. Is there something I could do? Thanks in advance for your help
charge your phone to 100%
take out sim card and memory card .highly recommend to format your card
flash phone using suse or flashtools
and when done replace sim and memory card
then everything is clean
works a treat i have amazing battery life on ics 4.0.4
@OP: Have you try to unlock bootloader wit unofficial way? With s1tool? Check neo v development section for more info.
jasonvoor said:
charge your phone to 100%
take out sim card and memory card .highly recommend to format your card
flash phone using suse or flashtools
and when done replace sim and memory card
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Have you even read his post?
He already tried flashing.
Which wont help him, because he have 0% problem, because he flashed 2.3.2.
If you don't know about that bug, google a bit.
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@OP: Have you try to unlock bootloader wit unofficial way? With s1tool? Check neo v development section for more info.
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Thanks, I'm not sure I like this method, but as it's my only choice at the moment I will try it out, as soon as I can get my hand on the needed materials.
In the meantime, is there any chance somebody could make an locked bootloader workaround like this for the xperia neo? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465702
How much programming skills does it require?
It seems to be the easiest method. I just need my phone to realise it's charged for a few hours, until I can unlock the bootloader and install one of the custom roms workarounds
Thanks again for your quick replies
That kernel module would need to be compiled against whatever kernel you have installed. Chances are it may work 42.
But if you're going to unlock anyway, it's pointless. It's kernels that support the workaround not roms. S1tool works even with the battery out, therefore unlocking is the better option.
There's good tutorials here for unlocking, once done insert battery and leave connected to s1tool, some power will reach the battery, flash your custom kernel of choice.
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Thanks a lot, I found and followed this guide http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/ (bad english, but pretty detailed) and now my bootloader is unlocked.
Unfortunatly, I have a pretty noobish question now: where should the boot.img be stored to upgrade the kernel with s1tool? I tried the s1tool file or the SDcard of the phone, but I just get this message:
Selecct firmware packages
You can select few packages with CTRL button
without any option to actually select anything? Am I doing something wrong? (I decided to take the patched stock kernel v9.6 from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468043)
Until now I've flashed the roms using flashtool and .ftf images. Is it possible to do something similar now? (I'd like to use the patched Cyanogen mod, but in my limited understanding you need to flash the kernel first)
Once your bootloader is unlocked, use flashtool to flash kernel.
Click the lightening symbol, select fastboot mode select kernel to flash.
One more thing, not all kernels match all roms, however most of them have the battery patch, for cm7/9 you need to use the fxp kernel. 9.6 nightelf is for gingerbread.
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For kernel installation, read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20649481&postcount=3
EDIT: damn, I really need to start refreshing threads before replying
mpiekp was faster
I think I need a clarification: if you need to flash a new rom you hold the back-button while plugging the USB-cable and see a green LED, if you need to flash a new kernel or unlock the bootloader you hold the menu button and see a blue LED?
Because my problem is that I the green LED part works (for example when I flashed my stock 2.3.4 rom), but I when I hold the menu button and plug the USB cable nothing happens (after a while it shows the red LED for charging I think). ThatI was my problem when I wanted to unlock the bootloader the official way and now I see you have to do the same to flash a new kernel
EDIT: According to the thread you kindly provided
EDIT2: Never mind, I think this time it works. Wish me luck
Thanks a lot, you've both been very helpful
It seems to work just fine right now
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I have the same problem, pleas help me, tell me what steps did you followed to get the phone working back.
Thanks.
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guys i just root my X10 mini and i need upgrading android to 2.3...does need to create ROM or just download android 2.3 file install it???i need your respone and a helping hand...thanks
Please use the search function the next time. For your convenience Click Here
And try this custom ROM for starters. It doesn't require you to unlock boot loader and install a custom kernel.
and when you know how to use the search function then I know for sure you can manage to unlock your boot loader and can flash a custom ROM
lol. they will so kill you for this question. It's forbidden to be a noob in these forums.
Here are the steps you must follow in "search" terms:
1. Root (obviously you already did).
2. Unlock bootloader. (google the hell out of it, search these forums. To install a new rom you need to install a new kernel. For a new kernel you need to unlock the bootloader. Search "How to Unlock the bootloader"). You will need your PC.
3. Flash a new Kernel and Install CWM recovery. Generally just flashing the kernel takes care of the CWM installation. (It's some kind of android bios you must install first thing after having unlocked the bootloader. Check "flashtools" and "how to flash a kernel" guides). You'll need your PC.
4. Flash the ROM. It's the easiest part. It's done by hard reseting the phone. check "How to flash a ROM".
gl dude.
There's nothing wrong with being noobish. Everyone is a noob at some point. This is my first Android anything and I knew absolutely nothing before I came here: "Root? Custom rom? ClockworkMod Recovery? What the hell does any of it mean?!"
But there's a fine line between asking noob questions and asking noob questions without doing any research. But hey..at least the OP was polite.
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There's nothing wrong with being noobish. Everyone is a noob at some point. This is my first Android anything and I knew absolutely nothing before I came here: "Root? Custom rom? ClockworkMod Recovery? What the hell does any of it mean?!"
But there's a fine line between asking noob questions and asking noob questions without doing any research. But hey..at least the OP was polite.
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the line would be drawn like n00b vs n3wbi3. n00b - as what my sig says and n3wbi3 - doesn't ask unless there's a prob or question that needs to be clarified. i was once a n00b but know where to start and that is hitting the start button.
How does i upgrade my xperia x10 mini to 2.3 android
Dear sir,
i want to upgrade to my xperia x10 mini to android 2.3.
presenently i have 2.1 in my phone.
am already done rooting.
i have total size of my sd card 8g.b. in that i done second partition in EXT2 2g.b.
if i upgrade to 2.3, which memory is using for as internal memory?
plz tell about how i upgrade to 2.3, with step by step and screen shots. plzzzzzzzzz sirr
Well,i think there was a thread on that somewhere dont rember where though anyway,,
First go to the x10 mini pro android devolpment forums and download cwm recovery installer after that its pretty simple for android 2:3 I suggest minicm7 if u go to its post it will tell you all steps and to open cwm u click back button while ur phone opening
sent from my u20i xperia x10 mini pro running mini cm9 3.0.2 on nAa ics 3
THX nAa. VERY MUCH!!!
arey bhai itna chila kyon raha hai.....
aaram se bol na
rajubehappy said:
plz tell about how i upgrade to 2.3, with step by step and screen shots. plzzzzzzzzz sirr
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that would be time consuming to post step by step with screenshots. better do it yourself first and ask the community if you ran into a prob. that way youll learn. and please use the search function. there are lots of guide that you can use you just have to look for it. remember no pain no gain.
Dear sir,
I already done as ur steps but i get many problems.
After unlock bootloader i not get network signal, but i continue ur procedure and done flash and open in CWM clockmode i install Update.zip. and after switch off and on. but its not working. my phone shows in WHITE LETTERS "Sony Ericsson" its not boot and not off.
plz sir give me solution plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
as i see you have a simlock first unlock your sim and then unlock bootloader install kernel and then gingerbread
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And try this custom ROM for starters. It doesn't require you to unlock boot loader and install a custom kernel.
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Doing your research... Just about every current iteration of GB-Roms for the X10Mini requires a custom kernel, The installation instructions for the ROM you linked to clearly states to unlock the bootloader and install nAa-08 kernel.
If you want to point people to ROMS that run on stock kernel, stick to froyo/CM6.
plz reply me
plz answer my problem
First of all, you lost your network-capability when you unlocked your bootloader, so i hope you made a backup of your orignal firmware. Restore that and then relock the bootloader, your network capability should hopefully come back
You can't run any Gingerbread roms if you're on the X10Mini with a locked bootloader, you'll have to stick with older Froyo (2.2) Roms, just make sure the ROM you choose does not require a custom kernel. The older ones probably have to be installed with Xrecovery too, instead of CWM, use flashtool to get XRecovery onto your phone.
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Dear sir,
I already done as ur steps but i get many problems.
After unlock bootloader i not get network signal, but i continue ur procedure and done flash and open in CWM clockmode i install Update.zip. and after switch off and on. but its not working. my phone shows in WHITE LETTERS "Sony Ericsson" its not boot and not off.
plz sir give me solution plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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It isnt SIM lock, it is SEMC SIMLOCK CERTFICATE. Try S1Tool what it says.
I have the same problem and I solve like in this tread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
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It isnt SIM lock, it is SEMC SIMLOCK CERTFICATE. Try S1Tool what it says.
I have the same problem and I solve like in this tread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225
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No need to shout, not every x10 mini or x10mini pro comes with a semc-simlock certificate, if your phone is simlocked by your provider, s1tool gives you simlock-certificate not recognised.
If you unlock the bootloader on such a phone, it is most likely it will disable your radio-capability.
So everytime someone unlocks their bootloader and gets no service anymore, relocking is the only option, and then sim-unlock their phone using Omnius, or (the safest way) with an EMMA/IMEI code from their network-provider.
After that you can unlock the bootloader safely.
problem occured in upgrading
dear sir i already locked my boot loader. but i cant upgrade firmware or flash through sony companion and SEUS. how can i upgrade or restore my firmware. its shown only "Sony Ericsson" in WHITE LETTERS. plz resolve my problem.
its occured any error in flashing? any different kernal is there?
I am on custom ROM right now, phone is rooted though and just unlocked the bootloader a couple days back. I was wondering, if I flashed the nAa-11 kernel, will I still be able to use stock ROM on it until I install some GB ROM? Or do I have to flash the GB ROM right after flashing the nAa-11 kernel for the phone to work?
Just for the record, I like doing one thing at a time then checking if phone is fully stable before moving to the next step... Makes me TOO nervous
The ROM's are all compiled against a particular kernel, so stock rom won't work on the nAa-kernel, and most GB-roms won't work on the stock kernel.
You want to flash the nAa-11 kernel, do a reboot, and press the back-button several times until you get into CWM That's as sure as you can be that everything is stable at that point.
Then you can do the usual steps for installing the ROM, (Wipe data, cache, etc., install from sd-card)
If you forgot to put the ROM on your sd-card you can connect your phone through CWM in the mounts and storage section, mount usb-storage) and then copy the ROM to your phone.
Hello,
I flashed the most recent MiniCM9-3.0.2 ROM with nAa ICS kernel and followed all steps carefully. Everything works except i get no service. I can find the service network (vodafone) but i cannot connect to it. I've tried to go back to stock kernel and miniCMPro 21 and i get no service as well. Any help?
Thanks
nvm... I figured it was a bootloader-issue, but i guess since you can still find the network your gsm is still working.
In any case, you're on stock rom, try relocking your bootloader and see if you can connect to the network then (Restore-button in S1-Tool)
Hi,
I'll try to restore and see if it works.
Thanks for the help.
Hi,
I restored and reinstalled CM9 and now everything is working! Thanks
i am in exactly the same boat, just flashed same rom and same kernal and now no service, i also was under the impression if i unlocked the bootloader it unlocked phone to all networks but my virgin sim would not work either, the phone was originally on orange and my orange sim worked before i done this, what do i need to do guys just flash back stock rom, if so where can i find this, thanks!
You need to use PC Companion or SEUS from Sony Ericsson to repair your phone, and then relock your bootloader with the Restore-button in S1Tool.
There is a big difference between sim-unlocking your phone, and boot-unlocking your phone.
The first one will allow you to go on other networks, the second one will allow you to flash a custom kernel.
If you want to unlock your bootloader, follow the tutorial and make sure your simlock-certificate is compatible, otherwise, obtain an EMMA/IMEI code from your provider to get your phone on other networks. In that case you can unlock your bootloader too.
There are plenty of warnings in the bootloader-unlock tutorial to prevent you from bricking your phone, if you don't understand the options that are there, don't mess with your phone.
iv tried using the repair function of pc companion but it just says no updates available for this phone, and i cant seem to find SEUS can anyone point me in the right direction please.
think i made a mistake last night though while messing, i locked the bootloader back up, had the capital R where needed, but i had a custom rom but i had flashed back the stock kernel by mistake, now the phone sits with sony ericsson on screen and doesnt do anything else, been that way for hours now, any help really appreciated!
Hi
I had the same problem. The easy way is to put the phone back to stck and start all over again. You can find SEUS here (search on google)
update_service_setup-2.11.4.11.exe
After install it just follow the instructions. When it says no update was found just click next anyway. it will restore the phone. And then start from that point:
unlock bootloader, flash kernel and install new Rom imediatly after flash kernel. DONT LET YOU PHONE START WIHT OTHER ROM OTHERWISE IT WILL GET THE SMA PROBLEM! Put the ROM file in the SD card and after install new kernel go imediatley to CWM and install the ROM.
It should work!
cheers mate iv just downloaded it and run it, this is all that happens once i restart in flashmode, any ideas
Go to the Development section for your phone in this forum and try to find a ROM that is based on the stock rom (I think you should still be able to nstall xRecovery on your phone and enter it), then flash it just like you would other custom roms.
how can i go about installing xrecovery mate as i cant access phone the way it is, i can get it into flashmode, using the power and home button then using back quickly after i restart, iv tried flashing a custom kernel back onto it too from flashtool but it gives an error and doesnt do anything, if only i could get that kernel back on at least just to get it out of the freezing!
Open flashtool and connect your turned-on phone through usb, if it says phone connected with usb-debugging, you can use flashtool to install xrecovery and reboot into that.
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Open flashtool and connect your turned-on phone through usb, if it says phone connected with usb-debugging, you can use flashtool to install xrecovery and reboot into that.
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its saying device connected with usb debugging off, lol, what now, is there anyway to flash back to stock via flashtool as i have stock e10i 2.1 uk stock rom, if so how mate, appreciate the help! iv really jumped in at the deep end and got all confused, used to flashing samsungs!
are you on the X10Mini (E10, robyn), or X10MiniPro (U20, mimmi)?
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are you on the X10Mini (E10, robyn), or X10MiniPro (U20, mimmi)?
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its the x10 mini mate, e10 model!
ok hang on
this is caused by your x10mini conditions just flash stock with flashtoll and if you want checke it with seus it will have a repair button
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this is caused by your x10mini conditions just flash stock with flashtoll and if you want checke it with seus it will have a repair button
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im unsure of how to do that mate,do i need to put the stock rom inthe firmware folder same as i did for the kernel as i tried but it didnt show up, any guidance is much appreciated!
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im unsure of how to do that mate,do i need to put the stock rom inthe firmware folder same as i did for the kernel as i tried but it didnt show up, any guidance is much appreciated!
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ok guys this is what im getting when trying to flash stock rom via flash tool
Is there a way to root my officialy updated to ICS, Xperia Mini(ST15i) without unlocking bootloader?(in order to downgrade etc...) I just want to root my xperia mini without messing up with the warranty....Any way to root it with locked bootloader? (4.1.B.0.431)
Thanks in advance
You have to downgrade to Gingerbread, root it and then upgrade to ICS using THIS tutorial.
There could be a different way: you should flash the 4.0.3 kernel (for example the Arc one), but I can't find the tutorial. Use the search button and see if you can find it
Feanor88 said:
You have to downgrade to Gingerbread, root it and then upgrade to ICS using THIS tutorial.
There could be a different way: you should flash the 4.0.3 kernel (for example the Arc one), but I can't find the tutorial. Use the search button and see if you can find it
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downgrading needs unlocked bootloader... :/ i had bricked my mini some time ago because i tried to downgrade with locked... (( any other way?
Thanks
EDIT: flashing xperia arc's or Neo V's for example would brick my phone....wouldn't it? (and it also needs bootloader unlock...so i don't think i would do that... BUT thanks for your help mate
No, flashing a .ftf does NOT need an unlocked bootloader. You need to unlock it only if you want to flash a custom kernel, but for custom ROMs you can use flashtool.
Same for the 4.0.3 kernel. It's a stock kernel, so you can flash it via flashtool
It WILL end in bootloop, though. The tutorial says you can use DoomLord's root kit anyway, root the phone and then flash again the 4.0.4 kernel. But find it and read it carefully, cause I didn't try it and I can't assure you it will work.
I tried the first one I suggested, though, and my bootloader is locked!
Feanor88 said:
No, flashing a .ftf does NOT need an unlocked bootloader. You need to unlock it only if you want to flash a custom kernel, but for custom ROMs you can use flashtool.
Same for the 4.0.3 kernel. It's a stock kernel, so you can flash it via flashtool
It WILL end in bootloop, though. The tutorial says you can use DoomLord's root kit anyway, root the phone and then flash again the 4.0.4 kernel. But find it and read it carefully, cause I didn't try it and I can't assure you it will work.
I tried the first one I suggested, though, and my bootloader is locked!
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man i have a problem...when i place my phone into flashmode (down key) it disconnects on its own...and that's why i bricked my phone long time ago....now i am afraid to do that i have installed the flashtool drivers from Flashtool/drivers.... but they mustn't work for my mini....any solution please give me the drivers you use for your Mini and work with it if you can i would really appreciate that!
What do you mean, it disconnects? How much time does it take for it to disconnect? Mine does the same. If I plug it and wait for a minute or so doing nothing, it disconnects. But if I start flashing a ROM it doesn't.
The drivers I installed are in \Flashtool\drivers.
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What do you mean, it disconnects? How much time does it take for it to disconnect? Mine does the same. If I plug it and wait for a minute or so doing nothing, it disconnects. But if I start flashing a ROM it doesn't.
The drivers I installed are in \Flashtool\drivers.
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it takes about 1-2 minutes to disconnect.But, what if it disconnects while on downgrading?
It doesn't. At least, mine doesn't! And I flashed firmware twice a day in the last week
Anyway, both ways need the use of flashtool... so if you don't want to try it, you can't root ICS
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It doesn't. At least, mine doesn't! And I flashed firmware twice a day in the last week
Anyway, both ways need the use of flashtool... so if you don't want to try it, you can't root ICS
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Pfff i'm a bit scared.....there is no hope that there will be somewhen another way to root...?
No, I'm sorry. Anyway, just follow this steps:
1) DON'T plug your phone.
2) Open flashtool
3) Click the lightning icon and select flashmode
4) Select the .ftf you want to flash: if you want to downgrade, select wipe data. If you want to flash the 4.0.3 kernel, unckeck wipe data and check "exclude" for everything apart from kernel. Which means you'll only flash the kernel
5) Start: you'll be asked to plug your phone. Plug it now in flashmode. This way you'll avoid it being unplugged.
Flashing will start, and your phone won't be unplugged. I suppose it's unplugged automatically when you're not doing anything, it's the same for me, but I repeat, whenever I flash something (kernel, whole ROM, whatever) everything just goes fine
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No, I'm sorry. Anyway, just follow this steps:
1) DON'T plug your phone.
2) Open flashtool
3) Click the lightning icon and select flashmode
4) Select the .ftf you want to flash: if you want to downgrade, select wipe data. If you want to flash the 4.0.3 kernel, unckeck wipe data and check "exclude" for everything apart from kernel. Which means you'll only flash the kernel
5) Start: you'll be asked to plug your phone. Plug it now in flashmode. This way you'll avoid it being unplugged.
Flashing will start, and your phone won't be unplugged. I suppose it's unplugged automatically when you're not doing anything, it's the same for me, but I repeat, whenever I flash something (kernel, whole ROM, whatever) everything just goes fine
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i maybe try it later... thanks for your replies man DD i appreciate that
kwstas 13 said:
i maybe try it later... thanks for your replies man DD i appreciate that
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Let me know if you need more help!
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Let me know if you need more help!
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A friend of mine told me that if i try with locked bootloader is a simple suicide!!! :/ Now i am confused again :S
kwstas 13 said:
A friend of mine told me that if i try with locked bootloader is a simple suicide!!! :/ Now i am confused again :S
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Who is that friend of you? He is trolling. Stay away from him. And learn this. Feanor here is a better friend for you than him, when it comes to rooting your phone.
Just do as in the tutorial Fenor had shared in his first post. Everything will be fine.
And you say you bricked your phone. May we know how your repaired it?
Thanks,
Rick
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
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Feanor here is a better friend for you than him, when it comes to rooting your phone.
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Blushing
But don't forget I'm a noob after all... I'll just keep pointing other people's tutorials, like for example yours, Rick
DragonClawsAreSharp said:
Who is that friend of you? He is trolling. Stay away from him. And learn this. Feanor here is a better friend for you than him, when it comes to rooting your phone.
Just do as in the tutorial Fenor had shared in his first post. Everything will be fine.
And you say you bricked your phone. May we know how your repaired it?
Thanks,
Rick
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
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while i was downgrading with locked bootloader the procces stopped on its own at 43%....and my phone wouldn't turn on and didn't even worked with flashtool....i sent it to a service centre and they fixed it ( i think i hadn't installed the proper drivers....am i right?)
kwstas 13 said:
while i was downgrading with locked bootloader the procces stopped on its own at 43%....and my phone wouldn't turn on and didn't even worked with flashtool....i sent it to a service centre and they fixed it ( i think i hadn't installed the proper drivers....am i right?)
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That's strange. Anyway, if you installed PC Companion you have adb drivers. Install flashmode drivers from Flashtool installazion folder, you find the executable in \Flashtool\drivers. If Windows prompts you that the drivers are dangerous, just install them anyway.
What I can say is that you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader to use flashmode in Flashtool. Otherwise, my phone would have exploded long ago
Now let me tell you this: if you are SURE you did everything the right way, and still your phone got bricked, then maybe you shouldn't try. you never know.
If you tried to to something you didn't know how to do, you probably made a mistake, and that's why the phone got bricked.In this case, I'd give it a try.
But we're not able to see your phone and test it, so whatever you do, unfortunately, you always do it on your own risk.
I couldn't be more sincere.
kwstas 13 said:
while i was downgrading with locked bootloader the procces stopped on its own at 43%....and my phone wouldn't turn on and didn't even worked with flashtool....i sent it to a service centre and they fixed it ( i think i hadn't installed the proper drivers....am i right?)
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On all probability you are correct.
They (The service centre people) flashed a firmware using Flashtool. That's what they must have did. See. I will explain things a bit.
Your phone has some memory in it (this corresponds to what was known as phone memory in older phones). This memory is of Read Only type. That is ROM. Now, of all the types of ROMs, androids have EEPROM. That stands for Electronically Erasable Programmable ROM. So you can electronically erase the data stored in the ROM and write new data on it (even though it is called Read Only). This process of writing new data on the ROM is called flashing.
For flashing, the tool that is available to us as an open source, is Flashtool. Using it we can flash ROMs into our phones, erasing the earlier ones.
Now, Sony will not want us to flash Cyanogen Mod to our phones. So they have made up the concept of locking the bootloaders. With locked bootloaders custom ROMs can not be flashed to your phone. This is because most custom ROMs are designed for a specific Kernel (the intermediate between the OS and the hardware), and flashing a custom kernel requires unlocked bootloaders.
If you want, you can flash firmwares (ROMs + Kernels released by Sony) even if you are on locked bootloader, as long as the firmware files are signed by Sony.
This restriction however is against the OpenSource spirit of Android, and thus Sony gives us the scope to unlock bootloader at the cost of loosing the warranty, and the DRM keys (search google for that).
Now coming to your problem of unability to flash properly, make sure that you have installed all the drivers. For that open up /drivers folder in /flashtool and install the .exe there. Also install the adb drivers of your device. For that have PC Companion installed on your PC. Flashing will happen properly then.
Thanks,
Rick
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
DragonClawsAreSharp said:
On all probability you are correct.
They (The service centre people) flashed a firmware using Flashtool. That's what they must have did. See. I will explain things a bit.
Your phone has some memory in it (this corresponds to what was known as phone memory in older phones). This memory is of Read Only type. That is ROM. Now, of all the types of ROMs, androids have EEPROM. That stands for Electronically Erasable Programmable ROM. So you can electronically erase the data stored in the ROM and write new data on it (even though it is called Read Only). This process of writing new data on the ROM is called flashing.
For flashing, the tool that is available to us as an open source, is Flashtool. Using it we can flash ROMs into our phones, erasing the earlier ones.
Now, Sony will not want us to flash Cyanogen Mod to our phones. So they have made up the concept of locking the bootloaders. With locked bootloaders custom ROMs can not be flashed to your phone. This is because most custom ROMs are designed for a specific Kernel (the intermediate between the OS and the hardware), and flashing a custom kernel requires unlocked bootloaders.
If you want, you can flash firmwares (ROMs + Kernels released by Sony) even if you are on locked bootloader, as long as the firmware files are signed by Sony.
This restriction however is against the OpenSource spirit of Android, and thus Sony gives us the scope to unlock bootloader at the cost of loosing the warranty, and the DRM keys (search google for that).
Now coming to your problem of unability to flash properly, make sure that you have installed all the drivers. For that open up /drivers folder in /flashtool and install the .exe there. Also install the adb drivers of your device. For that have PC Companion installed on your PC. Flashing will happen properly then.
Thanks,
Rick
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You, and all developers/people here, are simply awesome!.... But this sh*t with unlocking bootloader and loosing warranty is so....stupid....I think i will give it a try and i am gonna sure thank you.... Somethink else....my phone has also a problem on the screen while scrolling....do you know if that is a hardware or a firmware problem?
What do i mean when i say scroll problem:
1st example: While browsing the Internet and scroll with fast moves, links are pressed on its own and new tabs are opened,as links are pressed.
2nd example: While i scroll the app drawer,fast s make apps open without my will....
3nd exapmle and the most representative: While playing fruit ninja and do fast moves to cut the fruits, the touchscreen doesn't even fell that i touch the screen!!! I do fast moves to cut the fruits and nothing happens!! As a result i always lose! (just joking....)
My phone is fast and really smooth only when my moves are slow....any thoughts about that? :/
Thanks once again for your BRAVE help!
You have a Mini, right? That's a hardware problem. Very common, even if not everyone realizes it. Check THIS thread for a (possible?) solution.
Tutorial. Bootloader unlocked. Install ClockWorkMod, Kernel and ROM
Before Flashing a Custom Kernel. You have to have your bootloader unlocked.
To Unlock Bootloader follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
"This tutorial is for people who just bought a cell phone and want to customize, but afraid to make any modification other than Workshops.
All I'll be teaching procedures have been tested by me (Xperia Live With Walkman Wt19a) remembering that this tutorial can also be applied to other devices on the same line, but the person is aware of everything you're doing.."
Ok So we go to our interest.
It is recommend to have the Pc and Compani SUS for any drivers.
I will describe in steps. "Before you do anything BATTERY MUST BE 100% LOAD"
1º. You need to have CWM "ClockworkMod" To do a FULL BACKUP which TER is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. If you can not install the CWM, progress is TOTALLY PUT IN YOUR OWN RISK. (OK JA ADVISED THIS).
2º.Download CWM-Install here is the link: http://www.4shared.com/rar/qZQbLbdc/CWM-Install.html?
3º. After completing the download extract to a folder.
4º.1. Run install-cwm '. Cmd
install-cmw1.cmd - Xperia Arc / Neo
install-cmw2.cmd - Xperia Mini / MiniPro / Active / Live With Walkman
2.Enable USB Debugging on device
3.Connect your device using usb data cable
4.Follow on screen instruction
5º. Once that's done you should have already installed the CWM ClockworkMod then we will open it when you boot the phone. (When the phone shine brighter or some flashing LED FINGER TIGHT TO KEEP THE VOLUME DOWN BUTTON AND HOLD briefly) This should open the recovery console CWM.
6º. Now with the volume knob go to Backup / Restore. Hold down the middle button to enter the option. (Choose Backup) just wait a bit and BACKUP YOUR READY NOW IS READY.
7º. Restart the phone.
8º. Now a lot of attention. We will install the kernel. First of all you need to have the drivers installed ADB; So here's the link: http://www.4shared.com/zip/2KEB9taN/Android_ADB_Interface.html
9º. Now plug the phone into fastboot MODE. is vol + and connect usb cable. Blue LED must be connected. Once that's done your computer will start looking for drivers and will not find ... Then Extract the ADB drivers into a Folder and indicate to the drivers downloaded. This should work. If you are having trouble installing the drivers ADB. I recommend you download a program called Driver Identifier. To locate the driver.
10º. Now with the drivers already instaldos We Correctly Download the program called Flash Tools.
11º. Open the program Flash Tools. After clicking on the radius and choose MODE Fastboot. Not FlashBoot NOT CONFUSE. Leave the phone connected in mass storage mode. Now in clice Reboot into fastboot mode (via Fastboot) Note If you want to connect in Manual mode Fastboot can be connected normally.
12º. Now comes the most decisive moment of all :victory: ... You sure which kernel will apply. For if you apply some kernel Wrong at Risk of Damaging the Machine there only using an Advanced Backup has been done to resurrect.
13º. In my case my Mobile Live With WT19 is a Walkman So I will choose the Kernel Kamarush to show in this tutorial. Link to Kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709032
TIP. BEFORE YOU HAVE A ROM A CHOICE IN MEMORY CARD. IN MY CASE TO U.S. USING THE LINK REAL ICS V5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876:laugh:
14º. In the Flash Tools Click Select Kernel to Flash. Go up the file you Kernel for Low LWW Live With Walkman. Once you have the absolute certainty that the Kernel is right ok just take two clicks and it already in the kernel will install automatic a process is really fast.
15º. Now when the phone started so get in CWM.
16º. Now you need to do a reset FULL. First MAKE TO DO a FACTORY RESET AFTER A WIPE CACHE PARTITION. GO TO ADVANCED TO CHOOSE AND WIPE Dalvik CACHE.
17º. Then come back and go to install zip from sdcard. Choose choose zip from sdcard.
18º. Now go to the folder that has the ROM. done so just follow the installation procedures is an aroma "Do not clear it does not change anything already WT19 is defined as the first. Do not change anything in the options wipe.
19º. Done it now when you return to the CWM modules you need to install the WIFI to work. Link http://www.4shared.com/zip/c3qIfOdP/new_wifi_modules.html?
Installing is the same as the ROM.
20 °. Once that's done just restart your phone and you're ready. Easy Bad is not the only the beginning you have to install the drivers and ADB CWM for even those who do not have.
THIS IS OPTIONAL.
Fix Accelerometer "ICS" http://www.4shared.com/zip/w82KRrKc/Fix_Accelerometer_LWW.html?
To leave after boot a little faster. http://www.4shared.com/zip/zEQNj-ek/SlaidyBoost-B1_SGS_By_Slaid480.html?
Thema Bacana.
http://www.4shared.com/zip/L0cpG0-V/Themes.html?
Done.
After all that, you leave a thank you.
My Device. [email protected] ICS v5
Kernel: Kamarush.
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Thanks to all staff of the XDA tutorial that contributes to my being.
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Some add-ons.
To make more custom than it already is....
Notification Bar Transparent icons and more personalized
Apply the first modification; NEW Nice_Notification_Toggles_For_ICS.zip. http://www.mediafire.com/?awjo5isfkb9nmpi
Then disconnect and reconnect the device again in order CWM.
After applying the Second Amendment, with Transparent statusbar toggles.zip http://www.mediafire.com/?h8b64idzy556xd3
Always remember to have backup. causo act done to a problem.
If you're in trouble then refer to our friend who has provided such work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690037
am I completely blind or there really isn't any disclaimer that you have to unlock your bootloader to flash custom kernels?
can you play deatrigger n real ics
Thanks For the reply.
najodleglejszy said:
am I completely blind or there really isn't any disclaimer that you have to unlock your bootloader to flash custom kernels?
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I did not add unlocking the bootloader I have not found necessary. Because there are already Topics unlock your bootloader. If you think I need a Tutorial Add active before Unlock this Topic. I do
No Problem for Games
trantiena10 said:
can you play deatrigger n real ics
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i'm play deadtrigger.
Perfect runs very smooth and no lag. Add active you need a little overclocking can leave with 1600 Max and 1000 Min. From to play hard and not spend so much battery. Optimal Real ICS ROM V5.1. With some Fix
Thanks for this tutorial!
God, i remember when i didn't flash kernel and when i had to do all this **** to be root and have CWM...
sounds good tht TUT
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I did not add unlocking the bootloader I have not found necessary. Because there are already Topics unlock your bootloader. If you think I need a Tutorial Add active before Unlock this Topic. I do
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no need to put the full tutorial, you could just write that before flashing a custom kernel you have to have your bootloader unlocked, and paste the link to this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
najodleglejszy said:
no need to put the full tutorial, you could just write that before flashing a custom kernel you have to have your bootloader unlocked, and paste the link to this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
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Thanks for the tip
excuse me,i just bought this phone.i want to do everything i did to my previous xperia:X8.Xperia X8 had a manufacture date problem
does this phone have it too?what is the danger zone?does it exist?
at x8 11w28 or older is hard brick.can this phone be 100% secure unlocked?or is there any risk?please.
shadik555 said:
excuse me,i just bought this phone.i want to do everything i did to my previous xperia:X8.Xperia X8 had a manufacture date problem
does this phone have it too?what is the danger zone?does it exist?
at x8 11w28 or older is hard brick.can this phone be 100% secure unlocked?or is there any risk?please.
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I have not tested the method of test point, but it seems safe. If the person does not want to risk connecting something wrong. You can try to follow in the footsteps of Sony http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ according to your model. In my point of view I prefer methadone plus Sony's command in Ms Dos. Regarding the problem of manufacturing data can rest assured that no problems have at least the Sony because methadone is a specific code. Now as to the test point can not guarantee. In my view these quiet line Xperia handsets are very strong. These devices are actually very good.
eltonpestana said:
I have not tested the method of test point, but it seems safe. If the person does not want to risk connecting something wrong. You can try to follow in the footsteps of Sony http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ according to your model. In my point of view I prefer methadone plus Sony's command in Ms Dos. Regarding the problem of manufacturing data can rest assured that no problems have at least the Sony because methadone is a specific code. Now as to the test point can not guarantee. In my view these quiet line Xperia handsets are very strong. These devices are actually very good.
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but that way they will know i unlocked my bl and my warranty will be torn.because they know my phones IMEI.they report that to the centers and they know my phone doesnt have warranty even tho i relocked,stock kernel,stock rom,no root
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and i saw on other thread that i must downgrade to gb to root the phone.is it true?
shadik555 said:
but that way they will know i unlocked my bl and my warranty will be torn.because they know my phones IMEI.they report that to the centers and they know my phone doesnt have warranty even tho i relocked,stock kernel,stock rom,no root
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and i saw on other thread that i must downgrade to gb to root the phone.is it true?
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Yes, you can't root your device on ICS directly, you have to downgrade if you don't want to unlock your bootloader. Everything is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
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shadik555 said:
excuse me,i just bought this phone.i want to do everything i did to my previous xperia:X8.Xperia X8 had a manufacture date problem
does this phone have it too?what is the danger zone?does it exist?
at x8 11w28 or older is hard brick.can this phone be 100% secure unlocked?or is there any risk?please.
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managed to do what you wished?
real ICS on locked bootloader?
hi all,
my device- sony ericsson wt19i LWW
OS- ICS 4.0.4
build no.- 0.431
root- yes
bootloader- locked.
Is it necessary to unlock bootloader to install CWM?????:silly:
I just want to know If I can install real ICS rom on my fone?
if yes,should I must install some kernel before???
Please help me with this !!!!!
very nice tut tnx! :good:
cool
tany with walkman said:
hi all,
my device- sony ericsson wt19i LWW
OS- ICS 4.0.4
build no.- 0.431
root- yes
bootloader- locked.
Is it necessary to unlock bootloader to install CWM?????:silly:
I just want to know If I can install real ICS rom on my fone?
if yes,should I must install some kernel before???
Please help me with this !!!!!
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No need to unlock the bootloader to install CWM. However you will not get to modify your kernel. Cause to modify kernel you must have unlocked Bootloader. Installs CWM puts your phone in Debug mode and apply the. Bat according to your device model http://www.4shared.com/rar/qZQbLbdc/CWM-Install.html?
The next step you will have CWM.
Now you want to unlock your bootloader? you must use the means of unlocking the Sony the best way http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
After unlocking your bootloader. Then everything gets easier. Despois to unlock your bootloader. When you apply the Kernel it will come with CWM already built there then just do a full wipe and then apply the ROM to taste.
update the links above plsss... i want to install custom rom like Real Ics..but i'm not sure what kind of kerner it would fit in my LWW WT19i..can you post the link of the kerner ang Real ICS here so that i can install custom rom..thnx!
Great Tutorial, mate :good:
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tsunamixtreme said:
update the links above plsss... i want to install custom rom like Real Ics..but i'm not sure what kind of kerner it would fit in my LWW WT19i..can you post the link of the kerner ang Real ICS here so that i can install custom rom..thnx!
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Maybe this would help you, mate
All Roms and Kernels Sorted & Updated: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1887855
--->Real ICS
*Real ICS r5.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707876
*Real ICS Lite r4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739569
--->Kernels
*MESA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715679
*KRsH: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709032
*KernelPanic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1861905
*Rage: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910 (Both GB & ICS)
Hi XDA. I'm an user of a veteran Xperia Play, so now I have some experience with custom roms, kernels, recoverys and such, but not with unlocking bootloaders. I unlocked my XP with the services of this page http://unlock-bootloader.com/, which is paid.
Anyway, the reason for this thread is that my girlfriend has had a Xperia Mini Pro SK17a for like one year. Until now it was fine but it suddenly started to lag and had random reboots, so she asked me to fix it. The idea is to install some rom, but the thing is: which is the most convenient method to unlock the bootloader so I can flash custom kernels on it?
The service menu says "bootloader unlock allowed = yes", so it can be done with:
1. The official method of sony page but DRM get lost and some Sony apps stop working, or
2. Through testpoint with s1tool o setool but then flashing kernels in the original formats .sin and .img is not possible anymore
As I unlocked my xplay with paid method there are none of these problems, but I'm not willing to pay for unlocking another phone that will only be flashed once or twice, so I have some questions about the other methods in order to make a desicion on what to choose :
- With the DRM certificates missing, which apps will no longer work?
- With the method of the sony page, can I flash kernels in .img and .sin format..?
- If I unlock with testpoint with no paid method, the only way to flash kernels is in .ftf format?
- The phone is no more on warranty period. If ever damaged, can I send it to a technician with no problem? (I say this because testpoints are used for repairing as well, and there may be some problem after unlocking by these methods, I suppose)
- Will it be better if I leave the BL locked and just flash a GB rom with stock kernel? My gf is looking for the best possible battery life and stability, so she doesn't care much about performance in games
Finally, what rom and kernel would you recommend me for daily use?? lol (I'm not asking for the "best rom/kernel", it's just that I don't have enough time to properly test battery life on various roms, spending a few days on each, so I'm asking you to please recommend me SOME GOOD ROM, NOT THE BEST ROM).
Sorry for so many questions and thank you all in advance
Anyone here??? Please respond or just answer the poll....
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If I were you I'd try the stock gingerbread rom first and if she likes it it's all right
If not, unlock it using the official method. Maybe TrackID won't work any longer, but I guess apps like shazam doing the same work should still be working!
And if you unlock like that you can flash kernels in .img .elf .sin and .ftf (I guess these are the formats), but the same formats should be supported when you unlock using the testpoint method too
To find a good rom, just tell your girlfriend to look through the development threads and if she likes the design of a rom (check screenshots) she can tell you or check the bug list herself, then you flash it and she should be happy :good:
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
Thanks for your answer @mihahn
All this mess was just cause she's on .62 firmware. Since it can't be rooted (I even tried some chinese app called Eroot that is claimed to work on .62 but it didn't) I couldn't install CWM or titanium in order to backup her apps and things before flashing any rom.... and the ovbious solution was to flash a custom kernel and therefore unlocking BL....
She's not a tech fan, but after a lot of explaining and after she saw your answer, she finally decided to check out the devs section ( she's doing it right now ) and hopefully choose a good rom, not just a good-looking one
And again thanks for your answer, it was all she needed
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julian280 said:
Thanks for your answer @mihahn
All this mess was just cause she's on .62 firmware. Since it can't be rooted (I even tried some chinese app called Eroot that is claimed to work on .62 but it didn't) I couldn't install CWM or titanium in order to backup her apps and things before flashing any rom.... and the ovbious solution was to flash a custom kernel and therefore unlocking BL....
She's not a tech fan, but after a lot of explaining and after she saw your answer, she finally decided to check out the devs section ( she's doing it right now ) and hopefully choose a good rom, not just a good-looking one
And again thanks for your answer, it was all she needed
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Well e-root does work on .62 fw. You might not have follow the steps. Try again with proper steps
Cheers,
AJ
Abhinav2 said:
Well e-root does work on .62 fw. You might not have follow the steps. Try again with proper steps
Cheers,
AJ
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Well, I tried several times even with various versions of eroot. I think there were the 1.0 and 1.2 but none work.
I dont have here the tutorials I followed but the steps are like this:
1. Open eroot
2. Connect the phone on with mass storage mode on, USB debugging on and unknown sources on.
3. Click on root button
4. Wait for it. It shows its making 4 steps
5. It says its rooted, so you just have to unplug, reboot and enjoy.
But all those is just assumptions of what it says cause I don't speak chinese.... and the text can't be selected in order to copy and translate with google. I also remember sometimes it shows an error-like screen with some red colored "x" marks but I didn't understand either what was that about.
Thanks anyways
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julian280 said:
Well, I tried several times even with various versions of eroot. I think there were the 1.0 and 1.2 but none work.
I dont have here the tutorials I followed but the steps are like this:
1. Open eroot
2. Connect the phone on with mass storage mode on, USB debugging on and unknown sources on.
3. Click on root button
4. Wait for it. It shows its making 4 steps
5. It says its rooted, so you just have to unplug, reboot and enjoy.
But all those is just assumptions of what it says cause I don't speak chinese.... and the text can't be selected in order to copy and translate with google. I also remember sometimes it shows an error-like screen with some red colored "x" marks but I didn't understand either what was that about.
Thanks anyways
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You can try rooting using the cydia impactor or even the other methods mentioned in my rooting guide for the build number .62. This should help you to gain root access
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.4
Just to advise - unlocking bootloader removes all user data, so leave it as a last resort after you have backed up your data.