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Hi, I am completely newbie with android but lately i had update my NEO to 2.3.4 and i want to root it without downgrading to 2.3.2 cause as i see from reading several post that it could cause some problems so i hope if there i a step-by-step guide to root my phone (also i want know if i root my phone can i still update to any new official rom update) .. thanks in advance
sasaisinlove said:
Hi, I am completely newbie with android but lately i had update my NEO to 2.3.4 and i want to root it without downgrading to 2.3.2 cause as i see from reading several post that it could cause some problems so i hope if there i a step-by-step guide to root my phone (also i want know if i root my phone can i still update to any new official rom update) .. thanks in advance
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Unlock bootloader and flash "rootxperia zip" via recovery. Its fastest way.
Updates to ok.
Regards!
Taavi
Sent from my MT15i using Tapatalk
Thanks for your help but could you explain mor please cause as i said am completely newbie in this thanks again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17706870&postcount=2
That's how I did it and all good. And really quick amd easy.
If the post makes little sense, read the various threads about Recovery, Bootloader unlocking and Root. It's all here.
LenAsh said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17706870&postcount=2
That's how I did it and all good. And really quick amd easy.
If the post makes little sense, read the various threads about Recovery, Bootloader unlocking and Root. It's all here.
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I followed that and got "cannot download boot.img,device needs to be rooted first". Well,if I was rooted i wouldn't be doing that in the first place!?
You're doing something wrong then
You have unlocked BL?
Unlocking the boot loader is the way forward.
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Thanks for the replays,that was the problem. I thought it was unlocked,but actually wasn't. However I rooted,then installed CM 7 beta-nice,but still not ready for primetime. Now the question is what to do to return to stock rom-just flash it via flashtool? And will the root remain?
Clear/Reset Everything and then go through the procedure again (without re-unlocking BL obviously).
Follow the steps this time...
I suggest you use this ftf (Global 2.3.4) as it works perfectly.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KWNWTH47
Thanks again it worked flawlessly Now,do you know if there is a list or something about which system apps are safe to remove from the stock rom?
centavar said:
Thanks again it worked flawlessly Now,do you know if there is a list or something about which system apps are safe to remove from the stock rom?
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Look arc forum. There is pretty good thread for that.
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thanks for reply, finally i rooted my neo but how to over clock
thanks finally i rooted my neo using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...70&postcount=2 but now when i try to overclock my neo using set cpu it show me max 1024 but i cant exceed this so i want to know if there is any way to over clock to 1.4 or 1.5 thanks again
sasaisinlove said:
thanks finally i rooted my neo using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...70&postcount=2 but now when i try to overclock my neo using set cpu it show me max 1024 but i cant exceed this so i want to know if there is any way to over clock to 1.4 or 1.5 thanks again
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Flash doomlord v8 kernel via fastboot and you can overclock 1,9ghz. Your bootloader must be relocked!!
Regards!
Taavi
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taaviu said:
Flash doomlord v8 kernel via fastboot and you can overclock 1,9ghz. Your bootloader must be relocked!!
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Are there still bugs with the doomlord kernel? I need WiFi absolutely, don't have a data plan...
The DoomKernel is to be avoided for now,as the Wifi and vibration are not working,tried it yesterday. I can live without the vibra,but Wifi is a must.
sdk16420 said:
Are there still bugs with the doomlord kernel? I need WiFi absolutely, don't have a data plan...
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If you are 2.3.4 then YES. theres is a wifi etc bugs.
If you are 2.3.3 all OK.
AND if you already 2.3.4 then dont flash kernel because kernel dont work well...
We still wait new kernel source code relase
[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.
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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
Does anyone know the easiest way to root (no downgrade, etc.) for WT19i with android ics 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)?
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Either unlock bootloader and install custom kernel or downgrade.
Someguyfromhell said:
Either unlock bootloader and install custom kernel or downgrade.
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How this works?
With downgrading
Sent from Bregenz, Austria
You must first have your bootloader unlocked. Search the forum for ways on how to, there are (2) current methods being used to. When your bootloader is unlocked, download either expeacer's extended kernel or krsh v 3.0( check my sig ) and install it via fastboot mode. By following this you accomplish the ff: root your phone, install cwm and busybox. Btw, someguyfromhell has made a tut for this. Check it out.
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
click here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
mad at leechers
zalamikazee said:
click here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
mad at leechers
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P2P, are you on the wrong forum? This is called community bro, no one leeches from one another. Information gathered from one's experience and from our experts are being shared in here for free and so is with whatever MOD you find in here. When someone post a question, try to answer it with what you know otherwise read and observe. Know the forum rules, respect community members and acknowledge post you found helpful by a simple thanks. It's free afterall.
Downgrading is the best option, even for noobs like you and me
I did it on my xperia mini pro and it worked like a charm, just follow the instructions, it's really easy once you've read them carefully
Sent from my SK17a using XDA
luiphilip
is using the method in your sig safe ? cuz theres lots more post suggesting a downgrade to GB , and thrs also another post saying that we could use the SE bootloader unlocking tool v1.6 to do the same..
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
The above link mite help you
so is downgrade the better option ?
kokzhanjia said:
so is downgrade the better option ?
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If you want to keep your warranty, definitely
ldinor
is there any posts that can help by just rooting wt19i buildnumber 4.1.B ? without unlocking the bootloader thanks
kokzhanjia said:
is there any posts that can help by just rooting wt19i buildnumber 4.1.B ? without unlocking the bootloader thanks
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No, so far there is no known way to root ICS 4.0.4. Downgrading is the only way if you want to keep your bootloader locked.
this is my problem too, i dont want to unlocked my BL, i just want to root it.
what firmware should be download?
HOW TO DOWNGRADE AND ROOT
This should help..
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/thread/35239
luiphilip said:
You must first have your bootloader unlocked. Search the forum for ways on how to, there are (2) current methods being used to. When your bootloader is unlocked, download either expeacer's extended kernel or krsh v 3.0( check my sig ) and install it via fastboot mode. By following this you accomplish the ff: root your phone, install cwm and busybox. Btw, someguyfromhell has made a tut for this. Check it out.
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
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how bootloader can be unlocked of wt19i ics build 4.1.B.0.431 ?
Bootloader unlock voids warranty! But Check out at
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Better to root is downgrading! You can unroot and keep your warranty...
Second method for Bootloader unlocking is testpoint method, just search in General section.
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mihahn said:
Bootloader unlock voids warranty! But Check out at
Better to root is downgrading! You can unroot and keep your warranty...
Second method for Bootloader unlocking is testpoint method, just search in General section.
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
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thanks for your useful reply...
i have downgraded to GB and able to root successfully wt19i...
when i upgraded it to ICS WT19i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.rar by flashtool then i faced some problems like if i touch the screen of my phone, it vibrates and beeps though i had stopped vibration and beeps from phone's settings....
is there any way to get ICS without any problem?
I have a Xperia Sola, and I want to root it. However, I'm kinda scared to do it, since it's new and I don't want to ruin it.
I've checked out this site: unlockroot.com. Is this 100% safe?
Also, my kernel is 6.1.1.b.1.54, and I would have to downgrade to .10 to root. Will the program do that, or it will not work at all?
WilsonML5 said:
I have a Xperia Sola, and I want to root it. However, I'm kinda scared to do it, since it's new and I don't want to ruin it.
I've checked out this site: unlockroot.com. Is this 100% safe?
Also, my kernel is 6.1.1.b.1.54, and I would have to downgrade to .10 to root. Will the program do that, or it will not work at all?
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use this link to root your .54 firmware...........
there is no problem in rooting until you know what applications are gaining your root access and do you trust those apps.............
Rooting helps you to gain administrators rights as in windows......... so its comes in handy to bee rooted (IMO)...........
Thanks for the answer.
Is it that easy to do? Can it ruin the phone?
WilsonML5 said:
Thanks for the answer.
Is it that easy to do? Can it ruin the phone?
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it wont ruin the fone...... yeah its very easy..........
say thank by just pressing the button..........
Buddy from next time plz ask ur questions in question n answer section
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you can root the .54 version via fastboot with theBrains Kernel or something... or you also can root the .54 version with this method which is flash .10 KERNEL, root it using binary method and flash .54 KERNEL.... that shall root the .54 version..... also, make sure you have the .54 version before you root using the .10 Kernel and the .54 KERNEL!!!!!
Is it safe? Could I brick my phone while flashing the kernel?
WilsonML5 said:
Is it safe? Could I brick my phone while flashing the kernel?
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No..... until you use the kernel meant for your fone.......
As long as you root your phone using the LockerBootloader version, you would be able to unroot your phone anytime.
It's safe, as long as you use it carefully [For example, if you want to install something through CWM, backing up is a must in case something doesn't go well.]
WilsonML5 said:
I have a Xperia Sola, and I want to root it. However, I'm kinda scared to do it, since it's new and I don't want to ruin it.
I've checked out this site: unlockroot.com. Is this 100% safe?
Also, my kernel is 6.1.1.b.1.54, and I would have to downgrade to .10 to root. Will the program do that, or it will not work at all?
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If you are not comfortable with the previous methods, you can try rooting through the flashtool.
And the kernel 6.1.1.B.1.10 Global works on every Xperia Sola?
I've decided to root my phone... as far as I know I won't lose my warranty If I'll be rooted right?
So All I want is just root permissions... NO custom ROMS or Kernels.
I am using GB stock 6.0.B.3.184 firmware android 2.3.7
So Do I need to unlock my bootloader to root? Or I can proceed without doing that?
And could someone provide me with link how to root Xperia Sola with GB stock firmware?
Thank's
Please... I have looked everywhere.
Also found sources where people are searching for a way to root phone without upgrading to ICS with no luck.
man, i dont know is this work for u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030&highlight=root+gb
u need unlock ur bootloader and follow the steps
pa4ka16 said:
Please... I have looked everywhere.
Also found sources where people are searching for a way to root phone without upgrading to ICS with no luck.
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You can root without unlocking your bootloader. Bootloader need to be unlocked only if you want to flash custom kernels or roms like cm9,cm10, miui etc.
You can try this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Confirmed on the first post that works on sola also. Hope works with gb also
DaRk-L0rD said:
You can root without unlocking your bootloader. Bootloader need to be unlocked only if you want to flash custom kernels or roms like cm9,cm10, miui etc.
You can try this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Confirmed on the first post that works on sola also. Hope works with gb also
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says It's for ICS/JB.
Nothing mentioned about GB... I'll better ask If it can be done on GB as well.
Thanks
zmeu27, your suggested method looks too complicated and I don t want to lose my warranty. Thanks anyway.
pa4ka16 said:
says It's for ICS/JB.
Nothing mentioned about GB... I'll better ask If it can be done on GB as well.
Thanks
zmeu27, your suggested method looks too complicated and I don t want to lose my warranty. Thanks anyway.
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My bad mate. Try this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030.
Hope this works. I don't use gb and can't tell you for sure which is the best choice, i am looking in various threads to find the best way.
You can also have GB with root permissions with a LOCKED BOOTLOADER
Check out the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063029
DaRk-L0rD said:
My bad mate. Try this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030.
Hope this works. I don't use gb and can't tell you for sure which is the best choice, i am looking in various threads to find the best way.
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Thanks for your effort, I appreciate that
This one says It needs fastboot, so do I really need to unlock bootloader?
How hard is it..? To unlock bootloader, As far as I know it can be done at Sony homepage, Whats the advantage of unlocking it and do it has any cons... already know that it means lost wariaty, and that's a risk.
And finally can bootloader be locked again? To make everything as it used to be?
lol98lol98 said:
You can also have GB with root permissions with a LOCKED BOOTLOADER
Check out the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063029
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This will upgrade my phone to ICS isn't it?
I don't really wan't to upgrade my phone to ICS,
Can I do it somehow ending with GB ?
Sorry for DP.
I just rooted my sola when I got it in first 5 days my sola got rooted
Without unlocking the bootloader
And I was using Gingerbread
I will search on how to do it cause I forgot about that
Hope I can help soon
Mtakween said:
I just rooted my sola when I got it in first 5 days my sola got rooted
Without unlocking the bootloader
And I was using Gingerbread
I will search on how to do it cause I forgot about that
Hope I can help soon
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ok, hope you can find it
Thanks mate
pa4ka16 said:
This will upgrade my phone to ICS isn't it?
I don't really wan't to upgrade my phone to ICS,
Can I do it somehow ending with GB ?
Sorry for DP.
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Yes but after finishing the steps u will get back to gingerbread
With root permission and locked bootloader
And you can Press thanks better than typing it
Mtakween said:
Yes but after finishing the steps u will get back to gingerbread
With root permission and locked bootloader
And you can Press thanks better than typing it
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That's excaltey what I need, did u find the link?
''Thank's" button has been hit
pa4ka16 said:
That's excaltey what I need, did u find the link?
''Thank's" button has been hit
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The same thread link posted by lol98lol98
Mtakween said:
The same thread link posted by lol98lol98
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And It really worked for you?
I'll guess I have to try
pa4ka16 said:
And It really worked for you?
I'll guess I have to try
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Yes it is working