Here is easy tut how to root Mini/Pro/live/Active on Sony ICS ROM with unlocked bootloader with few steps.
You will need:
1. Flashtool
2. Fastboot drivers
3. Any kernel with CWM
If you have everything let's start.
1. Connect your phone to computer in fastboot mode
2. Open Flashtool and click "Flash" button,select "Fastboot mode" and click "OK"
3. When you done that click on "Select kernel to HotBot" and navigate to any custom kernel with CWM and click "OK"
4. Phone will boot your kernel and during boot process keep pressing "Volume Down" button to boot to CWM
5. If you booted to CWM mount sdcard and download "su-bin-3.0.3.2-efghi-signed.zip" and save it to sdcard
6. In CWM navigate to "su-bin-3.0.3.2-efghi-signed.zip" and install it
7. Reboot your phone and install "SuperUser" app from Google Play Store
8. Enjoy in rooted phone
If you have any question fell free to ask.
Easiest way. Thanks!
use zip from
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
i can confirm it's working and also it's officially the latest version
gandhar said:
use zip from
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
i can confirm it's working and also it's officially the latest version
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I used that zip.
Check attachment.
XperianPro said:
I used that zip.
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this one contains the latest superuser too..
gandhar said:
this one contains the latest superuser too..
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It is not so important, right?
himasura said:
It is not so important, right?
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No.
himasura said:
It is not so important, right?
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nah
just one less thing to do
best and easiest method ... thanks a lot !!!
What about busybox?? How to do the symlinking stuff what it asks you when installing with the application from market?
gdeliana said:
What about busybox?? How to do the symlinking stuff what it asks you when installing with the application from market?
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Download busybox installation app by Stericsson and just change install location from /system/bin/ to /system/xbin/.
You shouldn't touch anything else
guys you can also flash kernel via fast boot if you dont have flash tool
i flashed kamarush kernel v2 lite and its working fine
What about locked bootloader
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X-kernel is ok or not?
I dont know whether this kernel is suitable for ICS.
thieuvn said:
X-kernel is ok or not?
I dont know whether this kernel is suitable for ICS.
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for now x-kernel only support GB, so u cant use it for ICS. try to search Kamarush kernel for ICS in Miui v4 or xrom ics thread
thieuvn said:
X-kernel is ok or not?
I dont know whether this kernel is suitable for ICS.
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Any kernel will be good for rooting if have CWM.
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i got bootloop when trying this method
what flashtool version that i have to use?
iCung said:
i got bootloop when trying this method
what flashtool version that i have to use?
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You must to flash back original kernel after installation of SU via CWM.
himasura said:
You must to flash back original kernel after installation of SU via CWM.
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how?
iCung said:
how?
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Via flashtool, excluding everything, but kernel.
Related
FastFlash v0.1
Hey!
just made a small tool for easy flashing of .img files!
you can just drag'n'drop the .img files directly onto the application! (must be in root folder tho)
Else you put the .img files in the "IMG" folder, then run the application
Requirements:
Any 2011+ Xperia model
Fastboot drivers
Windows
Cheers!
ps:
check my signature and click "2011 xperia firmware list", there you will find some stock kernels!
great work buddy bit how do i get tha boot.img of kernel ot can i use any img...?
whalesplaho said:
great work buddy bit how do i get tha boot.img of kernel ot can i use any img...?
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Just download the kernel, which you want.
All kernels are in .img format, sometimes the file is just packed to a .zip file, then you need to extract it first.
This should help many new user which interested to flash a new custom kernel
Someguyfromhell said:
Just download the kernel, which you want.
All kernels are in .img format, sometimes the file is just packed to a .zip file, then you need to extract it first.
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thanks for tha info... tha one am using is in .zip!
got rid in typing commands!
Mini Pro
Does not work on the 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware. Do I need to unlock bootloader?
jeet.9890427233 said:
Does not work on the 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware. Do I need to unlock bootloader?
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Yes u need unlocked bootloader
where can I find the stock kernel for sk17i?
jinkky said:
where can I find the stock kernel for sk17i?
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Here is stock kernel prerooted and with cwm
http://www.mediafire.com/?dezutyah7ua4nbd
benji.berg said:
Here is stock kernel prerooted and with cwm
http://www.mediafire.com/?dezutyah7ua4nbd
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Well it doesn't have CWM, only stupid logo..
Tommixoft said:
Well it doesn't have CWM, only stupid logo..
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This link = http://www.mediafire.com/?dezutyah7ua4nbd is originally from this thread. boof kernel.
I think it has CWM as per thread starter.
melander said:
This link = http://www.mediafire.com/?dezutyah7ua4nbd is originally from this thread. boof kernel.
I think it has CWM as per thread starter.
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yes iv taken them from his thread :3 so i dont know if they work..
Dear reader,
I've been trying to root my phone for a couple of days now. (Sony Xperia Ray ST18i)
I've browsed to numerous forums/websites in search of a good tutorial/guide to help me do it.
Finally i've managed to find youtube clips which helped me step by step to getting it done.
First thing i did was this:
How to unlock BootLoader on Xperia Ray[Official 4.0.4 ICS]
[Can't post links on here yet because of the spam block. If you look for the title on youtube, you should be able to find it]
I already encountered my first problem there. I wasn't able to unlock bootloader on my android 4.0.4 so i downgraded my phone to gingerbread 2.3.4. After that i repeated the unlock bootloader tutorial and i succesfully managed to unlock it.
After this i tried to root my phone with the easy rooting kit v.1.0
This worked but after turning my phone on, i noticed that the phone wasn't actually rooted yet.
After contacting the person who made the bootloader video, he told me that i had to flash my kernel. So i went ahead and used another of his video tutorials. (don't mind his english accent btw)
How to flash costum kernel[Sony Xperia Ray]
[Can't post links on here yet because of the spam block. If you look for the title on youtube, you should be able to find it]
Now this, running with gingerbread 2.3.4. worked without a problem and i currently have a custom kernel installed onto my phone.
This is where i run into my problem.
According to his next video tutorial:
How to root Xperia Ray
[Can't post links on here yet because of the spam block. If you look for the title on youtube, you should be able to find it]
He shows that you need to be in your phone's regular menu, in order to root your phone with the easy root kit made by DooM.
My problem is that i currently am stuck in the phone kernel menu. When i try to let my phone load up normally, it just keeps rebooting.
The kernel menu btw looks exactly the same like the one shown in the link below:
Xperia play (HOW TO ROOT, FLASH KERNEL, FLASH ROM )
[Can't post links on here yet because of the spam block. If you look for the title on youtube, you should be able to find it]
Now i've tried my best to be as detailed as possible with what my current situation is.
My question would be: What am i doing wrong and how can i root my phone from where it is right now, because as it stands. I'm unable to use my phone.
Kind Regards,
Cashtecz
ps. ( i did a quick search on the forums but i haven't come across as post that shares the same problem as i have)
Don't worry... We all make mistakes.. The, problem seems to be with the kernel you've flashed.... I've found two guideshttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424121&highlight=kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544513&highlight=kernel
Or you can revert back to stock ics http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239..
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rachit.rc96 said:
Don't worry... We all make mistakes.. The, problem seems to be with the kernel you've flashed.... I've found two guideshttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424121&highlight=kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544513&highlight=kernel
Or you can revert back to stock ics http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239..
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Thank you for responding, i tried to first link and managed to root my phone succesfully.
I'm so happy!
Thanks again so much
cashtecz said:
Thank you for responding, i tried to first link and managed to root my phone succesfully.
I'm so happy!
Thanks again so much
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Oh one more question.
Is it possible, after rooting my phone to update my android to the latest version?
The current rom that i'm using doesn't have google play store in it, and i would like to have it so i can install apps such as whatsapp.
Sincerely,
cashtecz said:
Oh one more question.
Is it possible, after rooting my phone to update my android to the latest version?
The current rom that i'm using doesn't have google play store in it, and i would like to have it so i can install apps such as whatsapp.
Sincerely,
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If your bootloader is unlocked, not via pc companion or over the air.
On which rom are you currently on?
Normally you do a backup with for example titanium backup and flash the custom kernel, install the custom rom and restore the titanium backup...
P.S.: For every android version there is a zip file which contains the "gapps" (google apps like playstore) which you can flash with clockworkmod
mihahn said:
If your bootloader is unlocked, not via pc companion or over the air.
On which rom are you currently on?
Normally you do a backup with for example titanium backup and flash the custom kernel, install the custom rom and restore the titanium backup...
P.S.: For every android version there is a zip file which contains the "gapps" (google apps like playstore) which you can flash with clockworkmod
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Hello,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424121&highlight=kernel
That's the page where i got my rom as well as the kernel from.
On that thread, it says that there is supposed to be a gapps package in the zip, but for me, it's not there.
Kind Regards,
cashtecz said:
Hello,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424121&highlight=kernel
That's the page where i got my rom as well as the kernel from.
On that thread, it says that there is supposed to be a gapps package in the zip, but for me, it's not there.
Kind Regards,
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They say, you should download them from CM 7.2 thread. Just look here and select the lastest apps for gb (gingerbread) (or just look here).
Flash via cwm (install zip from sd card)
cashtecz said:
Hello,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424121&highlight=kernel
That's the page where i got my rom as well as the kernel from.
On that thread, it says that there is supposed to be a gapps package in the zip, but for me, it's not there.
Kind Regards,
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http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zipflash in cmw
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rachit.rc96 said:
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zipflash in cmw
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They are for ics, but he needs gingerbread gapps (CM7.2)!
mihahn said:
They are for ics, but he needs gingerbread gapps (CM7.2)!
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Now if i understand it correctly, i need to find gingerbread gapps Cm.7.2 then reboot my phone into recovery mode and install that zip file?
cashtecz said:
Now if i understand it correctly, i need to find gingerbread gapps Cm.7.2 then reboot my phone into recovery mode and install that zip file?
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Yes and no, the gapps aren't specific for cyanogenmod, just use the link i posted. Flash them, but rachit.rc96 posted an invalid link, cause they were for ics...
Here again: Download here and flash via recovery AFTER you had installed cm7!
mihahn said:
They are for ics, but he needs gingerbread gapps (CM7.2)!
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Oh.. Thank you
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cashtecz said:
Now if i understand it correctly, i need to find gingerbread gapps Cm.7.2 then reboot my phone into recovery mode and install that zip file?
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sorry I didn't know that you were using gb.. Use the. Link mihahn head posted.. You can also use cm7.2 gaap package..
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Okay so i've installed Cyanogen 7 and i made sure to download the file that was appropiate for my phone ST18i
I followed all of the steps but for some reason when i try to start my phone, it keeps rebooting when it asks me to press the android.
Why is this happening?
Sorry again for being so rubbish at this
cashtecz said:
Okay so i've installed Cyanogen 7 and i made sure to download the file that was appropiate for my phone ST18i
I followed all of the steps but for some reason when i try to start my phone, it keeps rebooting when it asks me to press the android.
Why is this happening?
Sorry again for being so rubbish at this
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Did you perform the factory reset in cwm? That's important!
mihahn said:
Did you perform the factory reset in cwm? That's important!
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Yes i did exactly what the guide said:
8. Now select “Wipe Data / Factory Reset” and then “Wipe partition cache” option (this is why you need to backup your data from the Xperia Ray).
cashtecz said:
Yes i did exactly what the guide said:
8. Now select “Wipe Data / Factory Reset” and then “Wipe partition cache” option (this is why you need to backup your data from the Xperia Ray).
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On which software version have you been before? On ICS or on Gingerbread?
mihahn said:
On which software version have you been before? On ICS or on Gingerbread?
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before all of this is was on ICS 4.0.4. but i downgraded to gingerbread 2.3.4.
cashtecz said:
before all of this is was on ICS 4.0.4. but i downgraded to gingerbread 2.3.4.
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Try another rom than cyanogenmod 7. Maybe try cyanogenmod 9 or 10. Or you install the kernel+zip again...
mihahn said:
Try another rom than cyanogenmod 7. Maybe try cyanogenmod 9 or 10. Or you install the kernel+zip again...
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Good news! i downloaded a different cyanogen 7 cm-7.2.0-urushi.zip and that one seems to be working.. now all i need to do is flash gapps and everything should work. I'll try that right now!
EDIT: Everything is working.. Appstore was already included with this cyanogen and i'm finally installing my phone now.
Thank you all so much for your help.
Kind Regards,
sethnism said:
Now my Sony Xperia Sola using this rom, >
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2034888
How to flash/clean format back into sony stock rom GB/ICS?
please help with full instructions. tq
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Is your bootloader unlocked?? Download any official ftf file n flash it via flashtool
Hit thanks if I helped!
rakz992 said:
Is your bootloader unlocked?? Download any official ftf file n flash it via flashtool
Hit thanks if I helped!
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yup. bootloader unlocked.
i used flashtool but seem like this. hmm
see image attachment.
sethnism said:
yup. bootloader unlocked.
i used flashtool but seem like this. hmm
see image attachment.
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Its written on the screen what you have to do mate - you have to go to Flashtool/drivers and install them manually, then install stock ICS rom.
mirost1 said:
Its written on the screen what you have to do mate - you have to go to Flashtool/drivers and install them manually, then install stock ICS rom.
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Can give any step to do that. I cant find how to install that driver.
In you're pc open c/flashtool/drivers. N install the exe file you find in drivers folder.. Then try flashing
Hit thanks if I helped!
Hi Guys!
I want to ask some question.
Today my friend rooted his phone.And we unlocked the bootloader.And we installed cwm.But now he cant open his phone.Freeze on SONY screen.We tried to fix on update service and sony pc companion.But not fixed.What can we do?
vaqol said:
Hi Guys!
I want to ask some question.
Today my friend rooted his phone.And we unlocked the bootloader.And we installed cwm.But now he cant open his phone.Freeze on SONY screen.We tried to fix on update service and sony pc companion.But not fixed.What can we do?
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If he has unlocked bootloader he can't fix his device via pc companion.
Which device uses? Are you sure he installed a cwm for the device he uses?
Please post here the link of the cwm he used and the device he uses.
DaRk-L0rD said:
If he has unlocked bootloader he can't fix his device via pc companion.
Which device uses? Are you sure he installed a cwm for the device he uses?
Please post here the link of the cwm he used and the device he uses.
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I cant share the link because i am new on the xda.Write to google ''xperia u cwm install'' will be come theunlockr's sites.We are installed on this site..
we set up the CWM-Based Recovery
vaqol said:
I cant share the link because i am new on the xda.Write to google ''xperia u cwm install'' will be come theunlockr's sites.We are installed on this site..
we set up the CWM-Based Recovery
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Are you sure you installed a cwm based on the firmware you use? Which firmware are you using? Which rom? ics? gb? jb?
DaRk-L0rD said:
Are you sure you installed a cwm based on the firmware you use? Which firmware are you using? Which rom? ics? gb? jb?
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He was use stock rom ics.And he rooted phone.And unlocked bootloader.Try to install cwm.We are installed but now phone not open
vaqol said:
He was use stock rom ics.And he rooted phone.And unlocked bootloader.Try to install cwm.We are installed but now phone not open
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Try flashing stock Rom again.
Download an ics ftf file from development section here and flash it via flashtool. I recommend you the .54. Root it and when you're done let me know.
DaRk-L0rD said:
Try flashing stock Rom again.
Download an ics ftf file from development section here and flash it via flashtool. I recommend you the .54. Root it and when you're done let me know.
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We'll try.Thanks darklord
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We'll try.Thanks darklord
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Since you are on unblocked bootloader flash this kernel if you want, it's a great one. Prerooted, with integrated cwm recovery and there is an overclocked version too. here is the link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299748
Read carefully the instruction on how to install this kernel. Note that you have to install one of this version of firmware: 6.1.1.B.1.54. You can find this version here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028139
Enjoy!
hello i'm newbie
dtrungjf said:
hello i'm newbie
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Are you facing a similar issue?
just download a .FTF ROM file and fash it using Flashtool, and everything will be fine . sometime i get this case.
This is teh procedue to root last .266 4.3 OS
ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS!!!
1. Flash: Doomlord Advanced kernel for leaked 4.3
2. Download the latest SuperSU update.zip from: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu and put on SD
3. Reboot device into recovery
4. Flash SuperSU
5. Turn on and Check if it rooted
6. Reboot on flashmode
4. Flash .266 Kernel
5. Enjoy your ROOT
:good:
borferkic said:
This is teh procedue to root last .266 4.3 OS
ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS!!!
1. Flash: SP-4.3_leak_256-DooMLoRD.zip
2. Download the latest SuperSU update.zip from: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu and put on SD
3. Reboot device into recovery
4. Flash SuperSU
5. Turn on and Check if it rooted
6. Reboot on flashmode
4. Flash .266 Kernel
5. Enjoy your ROOT
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please dont keep spread wrong info... with above instructions you will be on 4.3 leak system!!!!
please refer to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646193
DooMLoRD said:
please dont keep spread wrong info... with above instructions you will be on 4.3 leak system!!!!
please refer to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646193
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I use this instructions and root 3 devices in .266 4.3, u can test if u want
borferkic said:
I use this instructions and root 3 devices in .266 4.3, u can test if u want
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the files you linked to are all my files so I know what i am talking about
borferkic said:
I use this instructions and root 3 devices in .266 4.3, u can test if u want
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he is telling 1st you flash 4.3 leak and root it then flash .266 kernel didnt mean you in .266 system...
flash .266 firmware using flashtool then use Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v01 for .266 and root...
now you in .266 system with root...
And your phone are still have leaked system, not .266
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DooMLoRD said:
the files you linked to are all my files so I know what i am talking about
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U right bro, i have mistake, i have to put in step 1 your advanced kernel, but i put 4.3 leaked, my bad
hello friends,just a quick question here..m doing this...after ULB 4.3 ,flash doomkernel,then im extract kernel.sin from the official ftf and flash using flastools by fastboot mode...so at the end now,it means im on the stock kernel right?..
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borferkic said:
This is teh procedue to root last .266 4.3 OS
ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS!!!
1. Flash: Doomlord Advanced kernel for leaked 4.3
2. Download the latest SuperSU update.zip from: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu and put on SD
3. Reboot device into recovery
4. Flash SuperSU
5. Turn on and Check if it rooted
6. Reboot on flashmode
4. Flash .266 Kernel
5. Enjoy your ROOT
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Wath kernel need to flash?. The kernel in the FTF or look for a kernel in the zip?.
maxomen said:
Wath kernel need to flash?. The kernel in the FTF or look for a kernel in the zip?.
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the .266 in original ftf firmware
borferkic said:
the .266 in original ftf firmware
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Ok, thanks!!
How do you Unlock the bootloader other than using the method given on the Sony website (without losing warranty).
DooMLoRD said:
the files you linked to are all my files so I know what i am talking about
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Doomlord u kernel make me cry,two times..
when cpu LOAD , the system REBOOT
and i cannot attach a keybord , or USB with OTG
because u kernel dont have OTG Driver's
Pls fix?
DOOM KERNEL 0.5v