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Hello All,
I bricked my x10, and did a PC companion update repair. I also reformatted the sd card. However, now I cannot root with z4. It is stuck on " running exloit in order to obtain root access, or that it exits and when I try to go back into the program, it says that an unexpected error had occurred and need to force stop. Once its force stopped, I cannot go back into the program. I tried restarting the phone, but the same thing happened. I reformatted my phone and card two more times, but same problem exists. Please help! Thanks!
projectseahorse said:
Hello All,
I bricked my x10, and did a PC companion update repair. I also reformatted the sd card. However, now I cannot root with z4. It is stuck on " running exloit in order to obtain root access, or that it exits and when I try to go back into the program, it says that an unexpected error had occurred and need to force stop. Once its force stopped, I cannot go back into the program. I tried restarting the phone, but the same thing happened. I reformatted my phone and card two more times, but same problem exists. Please help! Thanks!
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Make sure you have USB debugging and Unknown sources checked.
they are both on, and yet it is still stuck =[ what should I do to fix it?
projectseahorse said:
they are both on, and yet it is still stuck =[ what should I do to fix it?
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Try uninstalling it. Then, make sure you download it to the sdcard before you install it using Astro or equivalent. I had a similar problem when I tried to install it straight from dropbox rather than downloading it to the sdcard first and then installing it.
I hope you are not trying to root the latest Generic 2.0.2.A.0.24 FW because that is not rootable at the moment?
how do I know if I have the Generic 2.0.2.A.0.24 FW?? I went to 'about phone" and only see that the firmware version is 2.1 update1. is that the unrootable firmware? I also tried using astro to install it thru sd card but it still doesnt work..... maybe I should just root it with one click and not use z4 anymore?
projectseahorse said:
how do I know if I have the Generic 2.0.2.A.0.24 FW?? I tried using astro to install it thru sd card but it still doesnt work..... maybe I should just root it with one click and not use z4 anymore?
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Go to settings --> about phone and scroll down. It should tell you what build you have.
aiya... it appears that I do have the 2.0.2.A.0.2.4 FW. thats why z4root wont work..... is there a way that I can revert back the firmware? is this FW recently released? What is the advantage of this FW over the older version?? Thanks
projectseahorse said:
aiya... it appears that I do have the 2.0.2.A.0.2.4 FW. thats why z4root wont work..... is there a way that I can revert back the firmware? is this FW recently released? What is the advantage of this FW over the older version?? Thanks
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Yes it is recently released. It is a minor update that fixes some bugs but, there is no official changelog from SE. You can flash back to older FW from here.
batman_112 said:
Yes it is recently released. It is a minor update that fixes some bugs but, there is no official changelog from SE. You can flash back to older FW from here.
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Oh I forgot to mention that you can also flash the new pre-rooted FW from here.
thanks for the help, but i'm very new to this whole rooting thing. How do I go into xrecovery ??thanks!
projectseahorse said:
thanks for the help, but i'm very new to this whole rooting thing. How do I flash the pre rooted firmware? How do I go into xrecovery and how do I work this x10flash? Thanks!
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First, install X-recovery and read the instructions here.
Second, go here and follow the instructions in post #1.
Third, go here to install JiT.
Each post has very simple instructions, so just read through them. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the help, but can I install xRecovery on an un-rooted phone? Because the xRecovery post says that the requirement is that the phone must be un-rooted .... do I still have a chance?
projectseahorse said:
Thanks for the help, but can I install xRecovery on an un-rooted phone? Because the xRecovery post says that the requirement is that the phone must be un-rooted .... do I still have a chance?
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You can flash to an older FW from the link I gave you earlier in post #8. Use Z4root to root and then install x-recovery.
which firmware should I download? I have a x10i, but the firmware in the flashing post only have Nordic, German and CH under x10i. Is there an English version? Thanks!
i've up my phone with seus & i've the same probleme
Very thank for you job, with you i've repaired my x10 and rerooted yeah ^^
BIG UP
projectseahorse said:
which firmware should I download? I have a x10i, but the firmware in the flashing post only have Nordic, German and CH under x10i. Is there an English version? Thanks!
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Download the X10i global from here.
got it work by re-flahsing it back to the old FW. Didnt bother to update to the newer FW, but everything feels fine! Thanks everyone!
Do we need to re-root and re install all the apps everytime that there is a FW update? like re do the whole process when a new FW gets released??
projectseahorse said:
got it work by re-flahsing it back to the old FW. Didnt bother to update to the newer FW, but everything feels fine! Thanks everyone!
Do we need to re-root and re install all the apps everytime that there is a FW update? like re do the whole process when a new FW gets released??
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Yes we do.
Hello and merry xmas!
I had some trouble with my Neo phone, would not start and so after i tried to fix and flash it.
So i used the FlashTool_0.2.9.1_FOTAUnbrick to get it up again
i just connected the phone, and clicked flash, and it was up
But now it wants to update to 4.0.2.A.0.42, says only pc companion can do it. So i tried but got a error after a while. and it it bricked the phone again.. had to use flashtool to get up again.
Its up, but still wants to update to 4.0.2.A.0.42.
My phone WAS rooted before all trouble, and it worked fine for a long time, until the SE Neo launcher started to loop like crazy.
I also tried to root it again, both with superoneclick, and Flashtool-0.5.0.0.
And once i tried the Repair phone by pc companion, it starts to download.. but at the end, it says it cant, and bricking my phone (again)...
What now?? Would really have the latest software as i had, and to install my titanium backup pro to get all things as they was... or can i forget it?
Try updating it with SEUS !
http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/935/001/1323075898/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe
Can you get into recovery? Try to wipe data/factory reset.
Try flashtool for flashing.
sdk16420 said:
Can you get into recovery? Try to wipe data/factory reset.
Try flashtool for flashing.
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Hi,
I am not sure how to get it into recovery mode. I googled, and it only gave some Cm 7 recover mode. Sorry, pretty new at this :-/
But have not tried factory reset. Hope it will help.. Or it will "delete/brick" my ROM again..
I just do not understand how it got downgraded after all this trouble, and my failed flashing.
zmbutt said:
Try updating it with SEUS !
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I will also try that
sdk16420 said:
Can you get into recovery? Try to wipe data/factory reset.
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Factory reset made it only start looping on and off with "sony ericsson" on the screen...
4.0.2.A.0.42
flash it manually with flashtool, will fix all problems.
So this is what i have for now:
Factory reset = bricked.. did not worked
Flashing failed at userdata with Flashtool = Bricked
But i manage to get it running again by flashing it with loader.sin with FlashTool_0.2.9.1_FOTAUnbrick.
Android 2.3.4 - Build number 4.0.1.A.0.283 - Up and running
OTA says it wanna download 4.0.2.A.0.42 = (but it did not download 165 mb as SEUS below here says) Downloaded pretty fast (i have only 2MB line), asked me to install. Clicked install, phone reboots, and failed. It Says: Could not install new software version, try again. I retried 3 times. same error. But not bricked this time.
Installed SEUS v.2.11.12.9 , doing a Update as recommended by program (not the Update and factory reset), downloading 165,2 MB (takes time.. OTA was done in 2 minutes seconds, so something wrong there)
But Success with updating with SEUS !
But phone is not rooted anymore. And i'm not sure i wanna do it... thou my Titanium backups is very tempting :-/
Can someone tell me if i need more then a rooted phone to use WOTAN flash tool?
Cus it is always stops halfway with an error.
I currently have 2.3.4 - build 4.0.2.A.0.42
I also tried other flash tools, same error..
Did you unlock your bootloader ?
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Did you unlock your bootloader ?
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No, i did not. Do i have to do that for using Wotan?
vargens said:
No, i did not. Do i have to do that for using Wotan?
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No you don't need an unlocked bootloader to use wotan, just register download the wotan client and use your registration details to login and flash
I did try that, and it always fails at flashing userdata (number 9 i think), then i brick phone.
And the i always have to use FlashTool FOTAUnbrick and loader.sin to get it up and running again.
I also tried flashtool with 2.3.4 ROM..same error.. fails after a while and brick it..
strange !
vargens said:
I did try that, and it always fails at flashing userdata (number 9 i think), then i brick phone.
And the i always have to use FlashTool FOTAUnbrick and loader.sin to get it up and running again.
I also tried flashtool with 2.3.4 ROM..same error.. fails after a while and brick it..
strange !
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Thats strange, the bit highlighted above I think is for people who have done a ota update when they have unlocked their bootloader.
Will this thread help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
del1701 said:
Thats strange, the bit highlighted above I think is for people who have done a ota update when they have unlocked their bootloader.
Will this thread help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324707
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Thanks, but that's the one i already have for unbricking my phone.
My bootloader is not unlocked, so i do not understand.
What i did today was i tried to use Wotan, selected ROM, it's starting the flashing, and fails on userdata.
I disconnected phone, started it, and its bricked.. (shows the triangle with phone in-front of it.)
I start up FlashTool_0.2.9.1_FOTAUnbrick as administrator, click on flash, load loader.sin, connect phone, it takes 5 sec, it says its done, and phone up again.
Of course all userdata is gone, i have to restore all kind of apps from titanium backup and so..
Phone is ok.... but many apps keeps on crashing. For example sms, dialer and so.. until i restore i older backup from titanium, but it lasts only a day or two after using, so i have to repeat it often. That's why i wanna install a fresh ROM all over again.
I am pretty new at this, but learned a lot last weeks by failing
I may be wrong but to me this sounds like you may have broke the bootloader.
Have a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019 from the arc forum.
del1701 said:
I may be wrong but to me this sounds like you may have broke the bootloader.
Have a look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1252019 from the arc forum.
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hmm.. could be. Just do not how i did it . Maybe the virus i had?
1: File is infected: exploit.AndroidOS.Lotoor.G -sdcard/bluetooth/SdxAppRemoval-1.5.apk
I removed the app, scan, removed
2: App is infected: Exploit.AndroidOS.Lotoor.G com.caspian.android.removal
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20932986#post20932986
I will try to unlock bootloader right now if the drivers from SE bootloader side will ever install. Says its "busy"
Good luck, Let me know how you get on
I manage to unlock the bootloader on another computer, and then WOTAN worked for me
For now the phone seems stable with build .42
vargens said:
I manage to unlock the bootloader on another computer, and then WOTAN worked for me
For now the phone seems stable with build .42
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Nice one, glad you got it working
Since i see many people having problems with installing cm9 on neo v, i've decided to help them
If you're a noob, have a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
If you're not a noob, proceed with the steps confirming that you have performed the steps
PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS CAREFULLY
THE REFERENCE LINKS GIVEN ARE ONLY MEANT FOR READING AND INFORMATION PLEASE DONT FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DO SOMETHING TO YOUR PHONE.
Step 1: PREPARE YOUR COMPUTER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khrxo0-NieM
it will explain a lot please watch it, download links are below
thanks for the video....
Downloads:
1)Android SDK- http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2)ADB Drivers- http://www.mediafire.com/?6u1zl54w3jnvvax (just open the .cat files(x86/x64) and the drivers will be installed )
3)After watching the video, download (http://www.mediafire.com/?4qoenin9cjn7s7i) fastboot and place(copy paste) the 3 files in your android sdk directory>platform-tools(for me its C:\androidSDK\platform-tools)
if platform tools is not present, please follow the video again you have to instll "tools" package in SDK.
4)Flashtool- http://androxyde.github.com/ -go to the installation tab and download it (130 mb)
Step 2: ROOT THE PHONE
If you have no idea about rooting, have a look at this http://droidlessons.com/what-is-rooting-on-android-the-advantages-and-disadvantages/
How to know that you are rooted-lookout for "superuser" app in app drawer, if found, you have rooted your phone.
if you are on official ICS 4.0.3 ,
1)[ requirements ]
a)stock ICS firmware 4.1.A.0.562 for your device
b)ADB drivers installed (if u are not sure, then install http://icxperia.com/doomlord/Flashtool-drivers.exe)
c)the tool http://bit.ly/ert_xperia_2011_ics_1
2)[ READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY! ]
This script will:
root ur device using "andorid emulator" trick
install Busybox (1.18.4)
install SU files (ICS specific)
do some checks for free space, tmp directory (will remove Google Maps if required)
Before u begin:
make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
enable "USB DEBUGGING" - from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)
enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" - from (Menu\Settings\Security)
[OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
3)[ WARNING ]
make sure that no other adb server is running in background (e.g.: Flashtool, PCC, SEUS) and disable any antivirus
4)[ how to install? ]
Connect your phone in MSC (mass storage mode) mode(SD card can be viewed on PC)
make sure that you are on stock ICS firmware 4.0.3
download the files
extract ALL the files in the zip
now just double click on "runme.bat"
sit back read the on screen instructions
the device will reboot a couple of times
when the script finishes it will say "ALL DONE"
enjoy!
If you're on Official ICS 4.0.4 ,
1)Make sure that you have flashtool installed and that you're on official ICS 4.0.4
2)You'll have to flash baseband of 4.0.3
a)Download the 4.0.3 baseband - http://www.mediafire.com/?gwe739kn5mcx56t and place the .ftf file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares
b)connect phone inMSC (mass storage mode) mode
c)open flashtool and wait for a minute
d)on top left, click the lightning icon
e)flash mode>ok
f)select MT11i(devices), 4.1.A.0.562 (version)
g)make sure that wipe cache and app log is unchecked,dont exclude anything.
h)press ok and follow the steps
i)phone will boot once flashed(may take longer to boot, dont panic)
j)voilla!! now you're on 4.0.3
3)Now scroll up and follow the same steps for 4.0.3
4)runme.bat will root the phone
5)Enjoy the rooted phone!!!!
My thanks to doomlord and madfysh
IMPORTANT !!!!!!
ONCE ROOTED,
Download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en and backup all your apps(on SD card)
Step 3(next step) of this post will reset(factory reset) your phone.
BACKUP ALL YOUR CONTACTS AND CALENDER ON GOOGLE
BACKUP ALL YOUR MESSAGES AND IMPORTANT STUFF !!
MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SD CARD ON PC FOR SAFETY (THIS WILL BE DONE AFTER ALL BACKUPS ARE DONE I.E. LAST BACKUP)
Step 3: UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
If you have no idea about this, read this
Why exactly is this a big deal? For the general population, this doesn’t matter. However, for the modding community, locked bootloaders are simply a pain. When the bootloader is locked, certain portions of the device are unable to be customized such as recoveries or kernels. A lot of the time, when rooting a device, the first step requires the bootloader to be unlocked or bypassed. So, depending on the device in question and the will of the developer, creative Android hacking has allowed some devices with locked bootloaders to run custom ROMs. Generally, these devices aren’t as stable as they could be if the device was able to be completely customized from the ground up.
1) http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and follow the steps carefully ( skip step 13, we've already done that )
IF YOU GET STUCK ON STEP 14,DO THIS
to navigate to android SDK folder, use this command(without quotes)
"cd location_of_your_android_SDK\platform-tools"
for me, it was - "C:\androidSDK\platform-tools"
2)If you followed the rules, you will have an unlocked bootloader
3)Yipeeee !!!
4)Dont worry about your apps, they're still on your SD card
5)Restore only the apps which are very important and you cant live without them for a day..
Step 4: INSTALLING CWM(CLOCK WORK MOD / RECOVERY)
if you dont know what cwm is, just read but dont follow the steps to install it
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-and-how-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/
1) http://www.mediafire.com/?73xv18tht0e8zt4 download cwm
2)Connect your phone in MSC (mass storage mode) mode and wait until SD card available to PC
3)increase your display time out to 2 minutes
4)Enable USB debugging and allow 3rd party/unknown sources
5)open the downloaded folder(extract first)
6)Run install-cwm1.cmd
7)sit back and enjoy!!!
8)once finished, you'll have cwm installed!!!!
9)to check if you have cwm, turn off phone
10)turn on and when sony logo appears, repeatedly press vol down button until you reach a blue colored menu, if successful, cwm is installed properly!! if not, please comment or reinstall it.
11)navigation in cwm-
go up-vol up
go down-vol down
select option-home button
previous menu-back button
thanks siddharthsure93
Step 5: TAKING A NANDROID BACKUP
if you have no idea about this, read this
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/38468-nandroid-backup-what-is-it-and-did-i-need-it/
make sure that your sd card has at least 1gb free space and you have 50% battery charge
1)Hoping that you have cwm installed, turn off phone
2)Enter cwm by repeatedly press vol down button when sony logo appears
3)go to "backup and restore"
4)select "backup"
5)wait for 10-15 minutes till your phone is backuped
6)now you have a copy of your current phone and rom memory
we do this to restore phone if something goes wrong
NOW YOU HAVE PREPARED YOUR PHONE TO GET CM9 OR ANY FU*KIN ROM !!! :good::good:
IF I GO WRONG SOMEWHERE, PLEASE CORRECT ME WE ALL LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES.
PLEASE PRESS THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29453825#post29453825
continue to this to install cm9 for neo v
the_neo_v_guy said:
Look people what i found !!!!!!
ROOTING is now super easy !!!
http://unlockroot.com/
This software can root any android device!!!
More than 500 devices supported !!!
so no need of flashing kernel !!!!!!
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Support the Android 2.1,2.2 and 2.3
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Another thread by you..
This makes me more sad...
geekynoob said:
Another thread by you..
This makes me more sad...
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I'm sorry for that because i had no idea of sections at that time
but now everything's allright.
sorry for the inconvenience :/
the_neo_v_guy said:
I'm sorry for that because i had no idea of sections at that time
but now everything's allright.
sorry for the inconvenience :/
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No sorry bro.. ur a 14yr old guy..just read the Forums..and the steps uv mentioned..there was no need for these threads..tonnnes of people using cm9 and other roms..But i hope its useful for someone..Pls take notice and b careful from now on..
Sorry if i was a bit rude..this work of mine is getting up into my head...
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No sorry bro.. ur a 14yr old guy..just read the Forums..and the steps uv mentioned..there was no need for these threads..tonnnes of people using cm9 and other roms..But i hope its useful for someone..Pls take notice and b careful from now on..
Sorry if i was a bit rude..this work of mine is getting up into my head...
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Yea, I may have helped some noobs, just made the steps clear because 3 months ago when i was a total noob at android and xda, i could only find android terms but not any thread that gave clear instructions, i had to google around for weeks until i could understand what everything was
Anyways, i do understand your mood, but what work are you on?
I just find a way to simple unlock any phone!
just visit http://www.fastgsm.com/en
For neo/v visit
http://www.fastgsm.com/en/page/how-...a-x8-x10-mini-pro-e15-e10-u20-so-01b-aspen-m1
I have a noob question
Im with a neo v with A.0.62 firmware
Which cannot be rooted
But i have already unlocked bootloader
what can I do now?
If i directly flash in JB Kernel and rom, will I be able to have root permissions? Do i even need to care about my .62 firmware if i want to go into CM10?
What should i do? Thanks!
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wilfacts said:
I have a noob question
Im with a neo v with A.0.62 firmware
Which cannot be rooted
But i have already unlocked bootloader
what can I do now?
If i directly flash in JB Kernel and rom, will I be able to have root permissions? Do i even need to care about my .62 firmware if i want to go into CM10?
What should i do? Thanks!
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You will need to root your phone first. Installing a custom ROM won't automatically give you root acces. In fact, I don't think you will be able to install a custom ROM without ClockWork Mod Recovery which needs root access first. Follow Sony's own rooting guide here: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0. Then install X-Parts from the Play Store to get CWM.
Once you have CWM you can install any appropriate custom ROM you like.
Oh is that gonna be painful
Iv unlocked bootloaded with .62 firmware
So i cant get to official ics and stucked with the .62, flashing an older firmware for the root is risky? After that i have to go back to .62 again?
so confused
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wilfacts said:
Oh is that gonna be painful
Iv unlocked bootloaded with .62 firmware
So i cant get to official ics and stucked with the .62, flashing an older firmware for the root is risky? After that i have to go back to .62 again?
so confused
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Use flash tool and an ftf file to update to ICS. You can go with 0.587 version for example.
After update as you are on unlocked bootloader you should flash a custom ICS kernel like suave, night elf or any other ICS compatible. This will give you root and cwm.
Look at the stickys. You will find all you need.
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wilfacts said:
Oh is that gonna be painful
Iv unlocked bootloaded with .62 firmware
So i cant get to official ics and stucked with the .62, flashing an older firmware for the root is risky? After that i have to go back to .62 again?
so confused
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You can always relock the bootloader (don't know what method you used to unlock, so can't advise on how to relock - I only know how if unlocking was done through Sony). Update the firnware to stock Sony ICS using Sony's PC Companion. Then root it using Sony's rooting guide. After rooting you can unlock the bootloader again. Install X-Parts and CWM. Then try out the custom ROMs+kernels to your heart's content.
neo668 said:
I only know how if unlocking was done through Sony
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Could you share how? I've heard if its officially unlocked, you cannot lock it again.
BlitzBerg said:
Could you share how? I've heard if its officially unlocked, you cannot lock it again.
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On the other hand,unlocking via official method gives you an easy option to Relock bl via flashtool!
There's a thread by Blagus on how to do that!
Btw even Relocking via setool is an option for unofficially unlocked bl users!
So there's always an option!
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If this is what you're talking about, I've read it. But will it allow me to use the PC Companion and receive updates(Although I hardly feel there's going to be more than 1 update)/ Go back to official Sony ROM?
BlitzBerg said:
If this is what you're talking about, I've read it. But will it allow me to use the PC Companion and receive updates(Although I hardly feel there's going to be more than 1 update)/ Go back to official Sony ROM?
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Yes. That's the tutorial I'm talking about. I only mentioned what I did because I've done it before. After relocking use PC Companion to update your phone. Or the Sony phone repair program. I don't remember which. If you try both (like I did) one (or both) of them will work. But still you are out of warranty. You know that, don't you?
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BlitzBerg said:
Could you share how? I've heard if its officially unlocked, you cannot lock it again.
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
neo668 said:
Yes. That's the tutorial I'm talking about. I only mentioned what I did because I've done it before. After relocking use PC Companion to update your phone. Or the Sony phone repair program. I don't remember which. If you try both (like I did) one (or both) of them will work. But still you are out of warranty. You know that, don't you?
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Basically its all about DRM loss. What do I exactly lose? Only trackid? I suppose the newer versions run on unlocked bootloaders as well.
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Basically its all about DRM loss. What do I exactly lose? Only trackid? I suppose the newer versions run on unlocked bootloaders as well.
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I think you are right. It's basically about losing DRM. I don't know what it is and of what use it is. All I know is I've never missed it. If you are into trying out custom ROMs then unlocking the bootloader is a must because certain custom ROMs need custom kernels. To install custom kernels you must have an unlocked bootloader.
my neo v cant boot after I flashed sometning in my pureness rom,so I relock the bootloaders n reinstall the system with seus,but it become worse....
my phone cant boot into cwm,I press the power switch then it only show red light but no any respond after that.
m I bricked my phone?Any solution or suggestion?
AfiAzrael said:
my neo v cant boot after I flashed sometning in my pureness rom,so I relock the bootloaders n reinstall the system with seus,but it become worse....
my phone cant boot into cwm,I press the power switch then it only show red light but no any respond after that.
m I bricked my phone?Any solution or suggestion?
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Download the .ftf file of ics for your region and also download flashtool
and using flashtool flash the ftf file......
Search xda on how to use flashtool...
Hit Thnx if i helped you !!!!
AfiAzrael said:
my neo v cant boot after I flashed sometning in my pureness rom,so I relock the bootloaders n reinstall the system with seus,but it become worse....
my phone cant boot into cwm,I press the power switch then it only show red light but no any respond after that.
m I bricked my phone?Any solution or suggestion?
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Maybe I am wrong but I write my thoughts.
Your phone had an unlocked bootloader that you relocked and you reipaired it using seus.
So my thought is you got stock kernel via seus back. Stock kernel hasn't got a cwm. You have to reinstall cwm. Another way is to unlock your bootloader again an flash a stock compatible kernel that comes with root and cwm.
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1.1)what was that something, that you flashed on pureness rom?
1.2)what do you mean by not booting after you flash that something? Red light? Bootloop? Bootscreen stuck? What? Be specific!
2)now after you flashed it with seus and you have red led, does it blink, does it light only once?
3)is your battery charged?
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i presume that i have a same situation here so im in need of a help also.
heres what happened: my friend who uses xperia neo said that phone offered him a software update and he updated it when prompted. after it has been updated, phone reboot and never again came to life. pc companion and sus recognize phone when i plug it into computer. i tried with restoring stock rom and updating using sus. phone won't boot
then i downloaded .42 fw for xperia neo and flashtool and flashed it, phone never came to life again. everything goes smoothly, comp recognize a phone in flash mode, green led is on, but after it finishes flashing, nothing happens - phone won't boot. someone please help me
thanks in advance xda's
thanks all
I saved my phone,all I did is just kill all my valueable data.......then flash back to stock kernel,make a official update.
Unfortunately I did't make any backup of my previous rom......huge lost...............
Anyway,thx for every1 who replied my post,thanks.
AfiAzrael said:
I saved my phone,all I did is just kill all my valueable data.......then flash back to stock kernel,make a official update.
Unfortunately I did't make any backup of my previous rom......huge lost...............
Anyway,thx for every1 who replied my post,thanks.
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can u write it down step by step what you exactly did please.. i have the same problem and myu phone wont wake up after i flashed it and i did it several times with sus or with flashtool. and can you provide fw version also that you flashed neo on please?
nervic said:
can u write it down step by step what you exactly did please.. i have the same problem and myu phone wont wake up after i flashed it and i did it several times with sus or with flashtool. and can you provide fw version also that you flashed neo on please?
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First,I flashed the relock bootloader ftf (sorry,forgot where I downloded it)
Next,I flashed .562 Stock ICS firmware n do a official update using seus (but it still not working)
Then,flash .431 firmware n continue with official update again (finally it work!)
I do these with flashtool...I think the 2nd step is necessary (dont skip).....n.....if u can,hit the 1st thx for me!:fingers-crossed:
Good luck
Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
thunderstorm20 said:
Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
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did you tried other ' USB ' port ?
is the USB-Cable original or NoName ! ?
any AntiVirus active ? < -- switch off !
you don't have to flash ' 42 ', you can flash any current ROM !
what about the BooLoader ?
good luck !
greetings
thunderstorm20 said:
Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
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First of all just make sure that you have installed the drivers for your device.. If not then go to C:Flashtool/drivers
Then, as you said you checked all checkboxes.. You don't need to do that!
Just check on the following, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe apps log..
Trust me I have flashed firmware like 100 times using this method and it has worked correctly!
Do as I said!
All the best!
CooSeeS said:
did you tried other ' USB ' port ?
is the USB-Cable original or NoName ! ?
any AntiVirus active ? < -- switch off !
you don't have to flash ' 42 ', you can flash any current ROM !
what about the BooLoader ?
good luck !
greetings
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cable is original bro, it is charger cum usb cable given by Sony, and i tried other usb ports also, but it actually flashes other small small files, but fails when it comes to system.sin, and im trying to flash .42 because i can root my phone only through that, if thr are other methods pls mention dude.
iamdchosen1 said:
First of all just make sure that you have installed the drivers for your device.. If not then go to C:Flashtool/drivers
Then, as you said you checked all checkboxes.. You don't need to do that!
Just check on the following, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe apps log..
Trust me I have flashed firmware like 100 times using this method and it has worked correctly!
Do as I said!
All the best!
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i manually installed all the drivers dude, i tried all combinations of the Check boxes, none worked, im worried
thunderstorm20 said:
Hello guys, i had finally made up my mind to root my xperia neo V, i learnt that i have to "Downgrade to 0.42" version and then root my phone, so i downloaded .42 firmware and latest version of Flashtool i.e 0.9.1.0 , i did all steps correclty, checked all checkboxes correctly, at 13% that flashing is simply stuck, no messages nothing,
so i tried with another version of Flashtool, i,e 0.6.8.0, but that also went in Vain, same stuck at 13%, this is the log,
it gets stuck at system.sin,
i tried checking, 'Exclude System' and then flashed, then it gets flashed upto 100%, but while booting phone is stuck @ 'Sony Logo',
another thing i want to tell is, "Already when i bought this phone it had .62 version installed in it, no .42" , it this the reason for not successful flashing?
my phone is completely dead guys, please help me ASAP, pleading you all, please. i have also posted in talksonymobile.com, please somebody help me, please guys
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is only happening with .42 ?
maybe the file is corrupted
did u download it by download accelerators ?
if it was .zip or .rar try repair option in winrar
u dont need to downgrade to .42 to root it you cant root .62 it by flashing attachment via cwm
download .62 and flash that and root it with the attachment
hossein7292 said:
is only happening with .42 ?
maybe the file is corrupted
did u download it by download accelerators ?
if it was .zip or .rar try repair option in winrar
u dont need to downgrade to .42 to root it you cant root .62 it by flashing attachment via cwm
download .62 and flash that and root it with the attachment
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How will he boot into CWM without having root access?! Only if he has unlocked bootloader!
iamdchosen1 said:
How will he boot into CWM without having root access?! Only if he has unlocked bootloader!
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Unlocked bootloader = able to install custom kernels.
Custom kernels = cmw recovery included!!!
gregbradley said:
Unlocked bootloader = able to install custom kernels.
Custom kernels = cmw recovery included!!!
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thanx for reply
guys, i just downloaded .62 and tried flashing, badnews is , even my phones own software also is getting stuck @ same system.sin file, now im really terrified, pls help, i installed all drivers again, it is getting stuck @ same 12%, AND PLEASE TELL ME HOW MUCH MAXIMUM TIME WILL IT TAKE TO FLASH TO EITHER .62 OR .42
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guys, i just downloaded .63 and tried flashing, badnews is , even my phones own software also is getting stuck @ same system.sim file, now im really terrified, pls help
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Try downloading the files again, it may be corrupted a download. You may try using a different computer. You can also try flashing an ICS image.
If you still have locked bootloader you can use SUS or PC Companion to try repairing your phone.
There is another option called WotanServer but it is not free, it will cost you about 2 EUR.
PCCompanion (Or SEUS) will always fix your phone as long as you have not unlocked bootloader.
It will restore your phone to the latest "Out of the box" official firmware.
Google and download and follow the instructions.
If it says your phone already has the latest software click on "repair phone".
Remember, if you have NOT unlocked the bootloader yet you CANNOT break the phone permantly....PCCompanion will always restore it.
hey guys, its working, some how, didnt try anything new, just kept on trying all combinations, some how it worked, all thanks to you ppl, hey, if i update my OS via PC COmpanion will it get UNROOTED? first of all how to find out whether my phone is rooted or not? and if i want a rooted ICS wat shud i do? please tel me, ALL HAIL XDA, bravo to all!! love u
thunderstorm20 said:
hey guys, its working, some how, didnt try anything new, just kept on trying all combinations, some how it worked, all thanks to you ppl, hey, if i update my OS via PC COmpanion will it get UNROOTED? first of all how to find out whether my phone is rooted or not? and if i want a rooted ICS wat shud i do? please tel me, ALL HAIL XDA, bravo to all!! love u
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Dont forget the thanks button...
OK, what are the bottom 5 listings in the about phone section in settings...
From that we can get you rooted...
thunderstorm20 said:
hey guys, its working, some how, didnt try anything new, just kept on trying all combinations, some how it worked, all thanks to you ppl, hey, if i update my OS via PC COmpanion will it get UNROOTED? first of all how to find out whether my phone is rooted or not? and if i want a rooted ICS wat shud i do? please tel me, ALL HAIL XDA, bravo to all!! love u
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Here is a guide for rooted ICS :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683742
gregbradley said:
Dont forget the thanks button...
OK, what are the bottom 5 listings in the about phone section in settings...
From that we can get you rooted...
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thanks for letting me know abt the thanks button, and below attached are the last 5 listings,
and hey guys, i desperately wanna use USB OTG, can i use USB OTG on my ROOTED GB?
thank you
thunderstorm20 said:
thanks for letting me know abt the thanks button, and below attached are the last 5 listings,
and hey guys, i desperately wanna use USB OTG, can i use USB OTG on my ROOTED GB?
thank you
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OK, Download flashtool and use that to root and install a recovery. You can also unlock the bootloader (If you want).
Then you will be able to install any ROM you want.
As for usb otg, read it up in the theme and app section.
gregbradley said:
OK, Download flashtool and use that to root and install a recovery. You can also unlock the bootloader (If you want).
Then you will be able to install any ROM you want.
As for usb otg, read it up in the theme and app section.
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thanks for all the help dude, im off to theme section
gregbradley said:
PCCompanion (Or SEUS) will always fix your phone as long as you have not unlocked bootloader.
It will restore your phone to the latest "Out of the box" official firmware.
Google and download and follow the instructions.
If it says your phone already has the latest software click on "repair phone".
Remember, if you have NOT unlocked the bootloader yet you CANNOT break the phone permantly....PCCompanion will always restore it.
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dont bet on SEUS OR PCCompanion
They wont always be there to help you.
Once i did a wrong fashing and the phone would boot.
(i was a begginer and i had no back up)
Seus wouldn't recognize my mobile and wouldn't let me repair it.
no final verification box missing
hello guys,
Am sorry to be off topic, but I need answer to this question. I was about to use flashtool 6.9. when I discovered that the boxes for 'no final verification' and 'exclude T.A' are missing. what can I do? thanks.