Hi There,
I have a NewSE XPERIA NEO V - ANDROID 4.0.4 and I just need a easy step by step instruction to Root this Phone without unlocking Bootloader.
It´s just hoorrorbile for me to find the right tools + Instruction because I never ever do a Job like that on a Android System..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
Its not horrible to find it.. on the first page of general section, and if its not on first page, there is search button.
he easiest way is to get open your eyes and use the search button right up in the corner !! agree with madfysh, Geez !
and Madfysh my mate welcome by te RC`s
Hello,
I've searched for a direct root for Neo V (4.0.4) but it seems that it's not available for the moment.
Do you know if it will be available one day or if Sony has corrected the hack ?
manto235 said:
Hello,
I've searched for a direct root for Neo V (4.0.4) but it seems that it's not available for the moment.
Do you know if it will be available one day or if Sony has corrected the hack ?
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You are asking if we know if someone will discover exploit one day? Are you aware that there is no answer to that question?
Sony corrected exploits from .62, but that didn't stop someone find new one(in 4.0.3)
I would just say this, don't expect someone will go and search for new exploit, since available root is pretty easy(2,3 minutes job), so no one will bother with search.
If someone will find it it will be accidentally
Madfysh said:
You are asking if we know if someone will discover exploit one day? Are you aware that there is no answer to that question?
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In fact, I was asking in the case someone was already working on it.
So if I understand well, the exploit that allows the root in 4.0.3 has been fixed in 4.0.4 ?
Because I imagine that is not necessary to find a new exploit for each update. That could take time to Sony to fix it and they probably prefer to put resources on other stuff.
manto235 said:
In fact, I was asking in the case someone was already working on it.
So if I understand well, the exploit that allows the root in 4.0.3 has been fixed in 4.0.4 ?
Because I imagine that is not necessary to find a new exploit for each update. That could take time to Sony to fix it and they probably prefer to put resources on other stuff.
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no fixing, read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26798415&postcount=141
I need help...!!!Yesterdey i was updating my xperia neo v from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4(official rom) and i used the night elf kernel.After all was tring to root my divice but i couldnt....pls help me...!!!
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*** i have unlocked bootloader
hander13 said:
Yesterdey i was updating my xperia neo v from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4(official rom) and i used the night elf kernel.After all was tring to root my divice but i couldnt.
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You have in plan to go back on stock kernel after you root it?
If yes then read thread linked in second post.
No i want to have 4.0.4 with night elf...and ROOTED
hander13 said:
No i want to have 4.0.4 with night elf...and ROOTED
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Isn't night-elf already pre-rooted?
I think no...because firstly i flashed the rom and after night elf but it wasn't rooted...!!:/
hander13 said:
I think no...because firstly i flashed the rom and after night elf but it wasn't rooted...!!:/
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Download & flash the attachment from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26678792&postcount=1
I done this and is rooted now...tanks all...!!!
i rooted mine running stock ICS 4.0.4 using madfysh's method (exchanging kernels). thanks a lot
hi there
i`m not able to reply on developers post, but i`m writing here because I have also Neo V with 4.0.4. i have read a lot of tutorials and posts and tried 4-5 methods to root my phone with no result. the last that i have tryed is with rootscript and the result is print screened and attached. i have tried and i think that i unlocked the bootloader, but nothing works. what is wrong?
alexdmtr said:
i`m not able to reply on developers post, but i`m writing here because I have also Neo V with 4.0.4. i have read a lot of tutorials and posts and tried 4-5 methods to root my phone with no result. the last that i have tryed is with rootscript and the result is print screened and attached. i have tried and i think that i unlocked the bootloader, but nothing works. what is wrong?
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1) have you tried turning OFF your antivirus program?
2) have you tried with instructions linked in post#2?
Madfysh said:
1) have you tried turning OFF your antivirus program?
2) have you tried with instructions linked in post#2?
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thank you for your answer. i did disabled the antivirus, but i did not tried yet the steps from #2. i will try now and i will come back with news.
an update is that my SI is in that list (Xperia Neo V (MT11) 1254-6062 2012-05-28). i did not understand very well if i should continue those steps or not. please advise. ty!
alexdmtr;29597930an update is that my SI is in that list (Xperia Neo V (MT11) 1254-6062 2012-05-28). i did not understand very well if i should continue those steps or not. please advise. ty![/QUOTE said:
but you already have 4.0.4 so why do you care what SI you have?
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Madfysh said:
but you already have 4.0.4 so why do you care what SI you have?
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i don`t want to update to 4.0.4. i know that i have this release. i just want to root my neo v and i am not able.
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Hi. I'm new user. I have a neo V and i have the 4.0.2.a.0.62 rom version.
How can i root my device with this rom?
Sorry for my english
Thk
This one worked for me,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431033
I am a newbie too,
but you'll probably won't be getting any answers if you post such questions,
start searching before posting, either in this forum or google.
argotera said:
This one worked for me,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431033
I am a newbie too,
but you'll probably won't be getting any answers if you post such questions,
start searching before posting, either in this forum or google.
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yeah you need unlocked bl for this so i dont know if he want that.
cheers
Have the same problem...my phone was rooted on '42, nut now on 62....GRRRRRR...I want to get off from non-stop background process and boring app's from phone..S keep on looking fore doomslord easy root tool
If you are on rooted firmware .42 or .58 flash the zipfile in my signature over you rooted firmware what you now have only .42 or .58 and you have not do a clean install or wipe things just flash the zipfile and peeps you dont need unl bl to do this.
Cheers
I guess you have locked bootloader. You can try with RootXperia.zip method with CWM recovery for locked bootloaders.
Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20671610&postcount=14
I also updated to .62 fw but didn't tried this method, as I haven't got time.
Hmm, you can also try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
Although you will need to flash old .42 or .58 version with flash tool.
Not sure how this one is preroot-ed but I guess same as above with RootXperia.zip, I mean with same files.
EDIT: Yeah,just realized that my first suggestion wont work, because you need root access to install cwm
Madfysh said:
I guess you have locked bootloader. You can try with RootXperia.zip method with CWM recovery for locked bootloaders.
Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20671610&postcount=14
I also updated to .62 fw but didn't tried this method, as I haven't got time.
Hmm, you can also try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
Although you will need to flash old .42 or .58 version with flash tool.
Not sure how this one is preroot-ed but I guess same as above with RootXperia.zip, I mean with same files.
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i do the second way, it`s wrking flawless and you dont need unlocked bl,
download is in my signature but all the thanks goes to thedr0idboy and i help him a lil bit
how can I go back to .42 with no root, and the locked bootloader?
you could list the steps?
thk
Slashzz said:
how can I go back to .42 with no root, and the locked bootloader?
you could list the steps?
thk
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2 ways:
1) Flash using Wotanserver, search about it on this forum
2) Flash using flashtool with .42 .tft file firmware.
Slashzz said:
Hi. I'm new user. I have a neo V and i have the 4.0.2.a.0.62 rom version.
How can i root my device with this rom?
Sorry for my english
Thk
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You can try this ...... (I can't post the links because I'm new here. Who want to know please give me a PM and I'll show the links) . I follow first one and it worked for me. I have a Neo with .62 fw unlocked but the solution is good for locked phones too. Is a very easy tutorial and quick to apply it.
I ask moderators to not warm me again to move my post on other tread (like before). I try to find on this forum 2 days a solution to root my neo but I found only few ways complicated and not good for me. I couldn't post any question on some treads where peoples discuss about this because I'm new here and is a stupid rule what is forbidden this. If I'm new is not mean that I'm stupid too.
Thanks.
remav said:
You can try this ...... (I can't post the links because I'm new here. Who want to know please give me a PM and I'll show the links) . I follow first one and it worked for me. I have a Neo with .62 fw unlocked but the solution is good for locked phones too. Is a very easy tutorial and quick to apply it.
I ask moderators to not warm me again to move my post on other tread (like before). I try to find on this forum 2 days a solution to root my neo but I found only few ways complicated and not good for me.
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So if you found some new method, which isn't already explained in (at least) 2 threads, tell us.
For locked BL you have this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
For unlocked BL: simply get kernel which have recovery, and flash rootxperia.zip
Madfysh said:
So if you found some new method, which isn't already explained in (at least) 2 threads, tell us.
For locked BL you have this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468866
For unlocked BL: simply get kernel which have recovery, and flash rootxperia.zip
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100% Working.
[Q]i have xperia neo v with unlocked bootloader kai rooted and i want to go back to stock rom and kernel(as i bought it)...i tried with pc companion and it said that i have Modified software...what can i do???? plz help
Relock bootloader and try. It will work.
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5
Search mate...read the stickies.
You dont have to relock the bootloader...just download flashtool...ftf file of stock .62 firmware...install adb drivers and flash the ftf you downloaded via flashtool...everything is available in the development section.
Pandemic...where are you?
Sent from my MT11i using XDA
Flashtool guide,will be very useful to you.No need for pc companion.For 0.42 fw download link check my signature
[25NOV][FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies - G-FACE GUIDE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10879507#post10879507
it works with firmware!!!!!!!thanks!!!!!!!!!!
unisol107 said:
Search mate...read the stickies.
You dont have to relock the bootloader...just download flashtool...ftf file of stock .62 firmware...install adb drivers and flash the ftf you downloaded via flashtool...everything is available in the development section.
Pandemic...where are you?
Sent from my MT11i using XDA
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I am here, but he solved it already, i look and read 1st and help them and if peeps search good, they can solve it by thier own, but you have right, read the stickies
Pz out
Sent from my Supercharged Neo V with a tiny keyboard and using Tapatalk Premium !!
As i said it works with firmware and to test it i went to pc Companion to fix it...it said again that i had modified system(something like that) and i relock bootloader from this thread and it works!!!!!!!
i said these things to help others with this problem...
sorry for my bad bad english
giorgos21 said:
As i said it works with firmware and to test it i went to pc Companion to fix it...it said again that i had modified system(something like that) and i relock bootloader from this thread and it works!!!!!!!
i said these things to help others with this problem...
sorry for my bad bad english
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Hello(eimai ellinas pantws na 3ereis)
I recently rooted by phone while having official ics 4.0.4(4.1.B.0.431) version and installed the cyanogenmod 9 but now I want to return to the official
ics 4.0.4(4.1.B.0.431) version how can I do that?can you please help me?
ExTaCi said:
Hello(eimai ellinas pantws na 3ereis)
I recently rooted by phone while having official ics 4.0.4(4.1.B.0.431) version and installed the cyanogenmod 9 but now I want to return to the official
ics 4.0.4(4.1.B.0.431) version how can I do that?can you please help me?
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Flash the ftf of ICS using flashtool! You can find the link of the file here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1678690
iamdchosen1 said:
Flash the ftf of ICS using flashtool! You can find the link of the file here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1678690
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404 not found?
ExTaCi said:
404 not found?
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I can easily open it!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V
ExTaCi said:
404 not found?
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He copied wrongly thread link.
He meant on this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 but you already found it as you already posted in it.
Just find .ftf and flash it with falshtool, both are even in dev sections.
I already told you in another thread, read sticky threads, get to know with tools and after that go ahead with messing with your phone.
It's amazing how people don't know about flahstool, it's practically around every corner here..
iamdchosen1 said:
I can easily open it!
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I kinda doubt that, as link is broken. It can be easily fixed, but as it is it doesn't work.
And please don't shout, you do it in most of your posts
Madfysh said:
He copied wrongly thread link.
He meant on this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 but you already found it as you already posted in it.
Just find .ftf and flash it with falshtool, both are even in dev sections.
I already told you in another thread, read sticky threads, get to know with tools and after that go ahead with messing with your phone.
It's amazing how people don't know about flahstool, it's practically around every corner here..
I kinda doubt that, as link is broken. It can be easily fixed, but as it is it doesn't work.
And please don't shout, you do it in most of your posts
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sorry and thank you for your time,if I do that will it return to full stock?(all I have to do is use the flashtool with ftf and it will return to stock)?
ExTaCi said:
sorry and thank you for your time,if I do that will it return to full stock?
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Yes, you'll be back to full stock.. Losing the root access though!
iamdchosen1 said:
Yes, you'll be back to full stock.. Losing the root access though!
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so if I want to root it again all I have to do is do the whole process again? flash superuser etc.. ?
ExTaCi said:
so if I want to root it again all I have to do is do the whole process again? flash superuser etc.. ?
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Yes! Everything again!
iamdchosen1 said:
Yes! Everything again!
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I <3 you,thank you soo much
I need some help with rooting my Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15i).
I have unlocked my bootloader following the official method. And now I want to root my device but somehow I can't get it done.
I've tried several methods icluding DoomLoRD. But nothing works.
Can somebody explain to me what i need to do?
Is there a way to make a complete backup of my device without having root? before I try rooting?
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
This worked for me.
are you on stock GB or Stock ICS or any other customrom ??? which build ?
try to flas with a kernel that will root your devise too....like night-elf or shauve kernell (hope got the spelling right).........
@OP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
samneov said:
are you on stock GB or Stock ICS or any other customrom ??? which build ?
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Do you see image he uploaded?
Thank you for the replies. I will give it another try this evening.
Sent from my MT15i using xda app-developers app
Try to flash custom kernel then go to cwm.
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk 2
Madfysh said:
@OP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
Do you see image he uploaded?
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no man replied from office with stupid 2g connection ..... images seldom loads...!!!
Thanks for the tips. It worked. Now i have to figure out what to do with a rooted phone :fingers-crossed:
GleDel said:
Thanks for the tips. It worked. Now i have to figure out what to do with a rooted phone :fingers-crossed:
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i have the same problem plz give me the process that u have followed after unlocking the bootloader ! nd is there anyway to c whether the ur phone is unlocked ?
Plz Plz put a process that u have followed !
stab2 said:
i have the same problem plz give me the process that u have followed after unlocking the bootloader ! nd is there anyway to c whether the ur phone is unlocked ?
Plz Plz put a process that u have followed !
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I followed the link in the first reply to my question.
GleDel said:
I followed the link in the first reply to my question.
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ok and is there any problem in doing it WIN 7 64 bit, cuz i have faced serious problems in unlocking bootloader while at win 7 64 bit, but as soon i worked it on my other pc which has xp 32 bit the process gone smooth without any hitch
ill follow the same link of ur 1st question reply, nd ill give u the news then !
Thanks
I also had some problems with unlocking the bootloader (on windows 7 64bit) at first, but after i turned of my antivirus everything worked just fine.
Even I have windows 7 64bit and I don't think there's any issue whatsoever!
I unlocked my bootloader only a few days back!
GleDel said:
I also had some problems with unlocking the bootloader (on windows 7 64bit) at first, but after i turned of my antivirus everything worked just fine.
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Please dnt mind my questions m very new here, the link to ur 1st question refers to a page of sony where its says:
"How To Root 4.0.3
Just follow the instructions here Root
now this link goes to a thread, that says do it with doom lord: which is a pain !
should i go for the flashtool process instead, but that mentions the FW 4.0.4, where as i have the stock 4.0.3 ?
Plz Help !
Flashtool can't root ics fw's.
And if doomlord's toolkit is hard for you, then don't mess with your phone at all
How can it be hard, you set 2,3options and connect phone to pc, toolkit does all the job..
Madfysh said:
Flashtool can't root ics fw's.
And if doomlord's toolkit is hard for you, then don't mess with your phone at all
How can it be hard, you set 2,3options and connect phone to pc, toolkit does all the job..
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what are u talking about ! dont u know why this thread was started, this thread started just cuz the doomlord process didnt worked ! look at the start of this thread, and who has started and what is he saying ! if u dont know here it is ! nd i will paste the reply of that thread
"I need some help with rooting my Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15i).
I have unlocked my bootloader following the official method. And now I want to root my device but somehow I can't get it done.
I've tried several methods icluding DoomLoRD. But nothing works.
Can somebody explain to me what i need to do?
Is there a way to make a complete backup of my device without having root? before I try rooting?"
The reply
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
This worked for me.
The same guy i was asking to which process he followed if he has failed in doomlord process then he must have followed Flashtool one !
GleDel said:
Thanks for the tips. It worked. Now i have to figure out what to do with a rooted phone :fingers-crossed:
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i have visited the same link http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
it says for version 4.0.3, nd then a thread that says doomlord, which i have already tried so many times wats the difference in this, i even tried this also it has only pushed the super user app which has no apps its just empty there is no significant change ! now plz explain that have u followed the doomlord process again or the flashtool and downloaded the Kernal for NEO V nd did the flashing process by using flashtool !
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what are u talking about ! dont u know why this thread was started, this thread started just cuz the doomlord process didnt worked ! look at the start of this thread, and who has started and what is he saying ! if u dont know here it is ! nd i will paste the reply of that thread
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For start chill your horses.
I have eyes and I can read, so no need to copy/paste what has been written in this thread.
Second, I know why doomlord's root toolkit failed for OP. doomlords toolkit CAN root .562(also known as 4..0.3) but CAN'T root .431(4.0.4) fw, which is what flashing .562 kernel is needed in order to root.
I know the procedure, I wrote the tutorial(which I linked in post#4), after which guys from talk.sonymobile wrote it on their forum, just FYI.
stab2 said:
"How To Root 4.0.3
Just follow the instructions here Root
now this link goes to a thread, that says do it with doom lord: which is a pain !
should i go for the flashtool process instead, but that mentions the FW 4.0.4, where as i have the stock 4.0.3 ?
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If you are on 4.0.3, doomlord CAN root your phone, if it can't, you are doing something wrong, in which case, we need to see log of that root process.
Flashtool is only used to flash 4.0.3 kernel, but that's for people on 4.0.4.
stab2 said:
The same guy i was asking to which process he followed if he has failed in doomlord process then he must have followed Flashtool one !
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He failed with doomlord root toolkit because he had 4.0.4! He needed to flash kernel from 4.0.3, then use toolkit then flash back kernel from 4.0.4
stab2 said:
i have visited the same link http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
it says for version 4.0.3, nd then a thread that says doomlord, which i have already tried so many times wats the difference in this, i even tried this also it has only pushed the super user app which has no apps its just empty there is no significant change ! now plz explain that have u followed the doomlord process again or the flashtool and downloaded the Kernal for NEO V nd did the flashing process by using flashtool !
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if doomlord's root toolkit FOR ICS, failed for you, provide log of that process.
Now I tell you another thing, which you would know if you read all post in this thread, specially link I gave above, you have unlocked your bootloader, ffs, you can root without any mess with root toolkits, simply flash/hotboot kernel with CWM and flash superuser zip. And enjoy your phone.
Tutorial on talk.sonymobile doesn't have part for unlocked bootloaders, that's why I linked my tutorial which have both parts.
He failed with doomlord root toolkit because he had 4.0.4! He needed to flash kernel from 4.0.3, then use toolkit then flash back kernel from 4.0.4
if doomlord's root toolkit FOR ICS, failed for you, provide log of that process.
U are rite 4.0.3 is workable in doomslord but only on this doomslord toolkit for xperia "DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su"
it has pushed the SU properly nd installed it ! later i have downloaded CWM 5, so i 1st took Astro File Manager from the Market, for exploring the SD then installed the CWM 5, so when i did the SU asked to get the permission nd then all the options in CWM are ticked well and Su got CWM in its list, so all good and rooted, now please refer me the app that can solve the brightness issue in Neo V :good:
Thanx & Regards
now that i have rooted & all ! how will i go to fw .431 means 4.0.4 ? and if i flash 4.04 will my phone still be rooted ?
If u know a process of how to root in 4.0.4 nd can install su in it plz tell ! nd plz clarify me that CWM is necessary to have it 1st installed on the device or SU ?
Lets suppose ill clear the picture ... if i want to flash 4.0.4 with Kernal .431 my phone is open to root, but as u know the doomlords kit failed ! is there any otherway to push SU as a zip like ur mentioning that flash it with hotboot wats that how the process is going to be ?
Plz help !
Good day, XDA. I'd like to ask help with regards to rooting my Xperia S. I have recently bought this and it got shipped with ICS 4.0.4 and build number 6.1.A.0.45 and I updated its build number to 6.1.A.2.45. I have also unlocked its bootloader successfully. Now I'm having problems on how to root this. I've read certain posts regarding ICS rooting and they all state that it has to have 6.1.A.0.45 build number. But I don't know how to rollback to the previous build number. What should I do?? Please help..
Ciaossu!~
Just flash Advanced stock kernel v14 by arakmar via fastboot.
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
How did you unblock the bootlaoder
itsmarc19 said:
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
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I am in the exact situtation as you. I too bought my Xperia S last week and have updated to the latest firmware. As this is my first Android phone, I have no clue how to move forward.
I would be glad if you post your findings. Thanks.
shadyabhi said:
I am in the exact situtation as you. I too bought my Xperia S last week and have updated to the latest firmware. As this is my first Android phone, I have no clue how to move forward.
I would be glad if you post your findings. Thanks.
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Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
itsmarc19 said:
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
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superuser (root access)
For GB
Harsh7689 said:
Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
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Thanks for the link. but the link you gave is for GB and I am on ICS already. (I know, there is a way to flash to GB but... ) I will better wait for a perfect way for rooting a device with ICS on locked BL installed.
BTW, here
Also, you can never brick your device on LOCKED bootloaders so don't worry
DId he mean unlocked bootloader?
shadyabhi said:
Thanks for the link. but the link you gave is for GB and I am on ICS already. (I know, there is a way to flash to GB but... ) I will better wait for a perfect way for rooting a device with ICS on locked BL installed.
BTW, here
Also, you can never brick your device on LOCKED bootloaders so don't worry
DId he mean unlocked bootloader?
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Yea, i too hope someday someone will develop a way to root so that you don't have to go back to GB !!
Only for unlocked bootloader... here is a step by step I put together using the information gathered from various threads here in XDA.. I have used this very same method for my phone, so it is definitely working.. if you run into any problem like not being able to get into the Fastboot mode, or I missed some file, let me know..
How to root SONY Xperia S LT26i with Official ICS Firmware
bhootnath said:
Only for unlocked bootloader... here is a step by step I put together using the information gathered from various threads here in XDA.. I have used this very same method for my phone, so it is definitely working.. if you run into any problem like not being able to get into the Fastboot mode, or I missed some file, let me know..
How to root SONY Xperia S LT26i with Official ICS Firmware
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Thanks for this bro! I'll try this out later when I get home. Will my data be lost?
So essentially you are just replacing a stock kernel by a rooted kernel. What if I want to go back to the unrooted kernel?
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shadyabhi said:
So essentially you are just replacing a stock kernel by a rooted kernel. What if I want to go back to the unrooted kernel?
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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Download any of the stock firmware .ftf, extract the kernel and flash it!! You are back to stock
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
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Thanks. I got the firmware from xdafileserver and I will root the phone over the weekend.
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Harsh7689 said:
Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
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THanks mate !!!
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
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use notification toggles or powerful control to get toggles in notification bar....
flashtool is a very stable software for nxt series and previous xperias.. used it several times on my xu...
I think u can root ur .54 firmware through binary's rooting method....have u tried it yet???
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
thanks for the tip about notifications
flashtool i have used on X10 and found it very good, but i was not sure if it is OK to use it now on the XP while my BL is locked and i have no root, i don't want to create more problems for myself than i already have
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
Astral07 said:
thanks for the tip about notifications
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
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yes i have tried this method too. Nothing happened x.x
drsanket_xperia_u said:
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
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ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
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ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
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you can install older ICS, root and use a custom rom while you wait a fix to the new ICS :]
i don't think it will take too long for a fix ^^
Astral07 said:
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
:angel:
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This might Help
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023756
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
1. Yes and yes. That's what I did. Now my Xperia P is rooted with CWM.
Rooting Method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
2. Not realy sure, mine was bootloader unlockable from the start. But I decided to keep it locked.
3. You mean like this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015118
I flashed this and is working quite well. No problems so far.
Flashing is also safe with locked bootloader. I've been flashing like crazy since I rooted my phone 4 days ago.
Just do backups and follow instructions carefully.