Ok this is my problem.
I have the latest firmware on my Mini and I have installed it trough PC Companion.
Now I would like to root my phone.
1. Is it possible to root with latest firmware? (4.0.1.A.0.283)
2. What guide should I follow to do it the right way?
If I'm correct I need to unlock bootloader first but then what shall I do? The guides I have been reading here seems to be for older firmwares and I don't wanna brick my phone.
Sorry if I posted at the wrong place.
Thanks in advance
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Should be able to unlock the bootloader with the testpoint / s1tool method mentioned here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
After you get the booloader unlocked, you can flash an insecure kernel or boot.img and then you can root your phone with superoneclick or similar..
When you got root, go to market and get Superuser on the device. Be sure to update su binary in the app. The app will also tell you that you got root.
Then you can flash the kernel.sin from your FW back to the phone in fastboot mode, and you now have a rooted phone with a secure kernel.
Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type fastboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will now enter temp CWM recovery
On your phone choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type flashboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will not enter temp CWM recovery
Choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
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Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
hansip87 said:
Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
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Aire said, his current kernel supports .62 but they are currently working for repack based on this new firmware.
I haven't tried installing any custom firmware at the moment, I want to test this stock firmware for changes and improvement especially the baseband and battery consumption.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
EDIT: sorry you already did that thanks!
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
hansip87 said:
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
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Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
adarwis said:
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
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The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
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Yep it is I have already flashed back aire's kernel and it is flawless no more test point required. Yay! Thanks for all the devs.
Xperia blog says the firmware is targeted for users in Middle East North Africa region.
Users else where may see little if any noticeable change
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
most download link from MultiUpload cannot download the firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM, any alternative link?
Thanks.
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
hansip87 said:
O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
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idareyoutoclickthis said:
If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
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Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
San.subs said:
Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
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Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
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Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
slimfady said:
Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
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I'm afraid yes but i never tried it though cause my bootloader is unlocked.
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
baradharajan said:
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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Ask in the Arc forum please.
even i got the same error remote: device must be rooted first... my bootloaders are unlocked.. wht shud i do now
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
I dont read careful this note and now my phone's brick. I cannot access flashmode or fastbootmode anymore. Now my phone only log in temRECOVERY
Can anyone help me. From vietnam
Hi My boot loader is unlocked I tried this in unlocked phone others try at your risk
Unlocking follow this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
download the following
ICS firmware from
http://narod.ru/disk/51833859001.cf1a96943518243acc58940b1106847b/WT19i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.rar.html
get the kernel(downgrade) http://goo.im/devs/kamarush/MiniCMSandwich_Lite/boot_coconut_v2_lite.img
Rooting tool kit by doomlord
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
Get all these things
Assuming that you have unlocked your boot loader
flash the boot_coconit_v2_lite.img to your device...
Dont try to boot in..
Again flash the firmware all except kernel,,,
Now using doomslords rooting kit root your device..
once you see the root successful
Flash kernel from ICS tft file
Now you have root+fresh kernel.. enjoy
Special thanks
to Doomloard,expeacer,quangnhut123 and all those whose toosl I used here for this tut...
T&C
I am not responsible if you brick your phone all at your risk...
Please Live with walkman root on the locked bootloader
Hi. just a small explanation.
with this process we keep cwm?
Probably it's work on locked bootlaoder on lww: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688980
I have installed CWM... with this method...
Once you root you can install CWM....
I installed this way.. its working...
Hello.
I tried to root my Sony Xperia Sola with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v9 however whenever i try to restore backup named RootMe phone says - Could not Restore- reconnect external memory and try again. Than phone restarts and says all done, however whn I try to install ClockworkMod Recovery it says that phone is not rooted correctly. How can I fix this?
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Hello.
I tried to root my Sony Xperia Sola with Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v9 however whenever i try to restore backup named RootMe phone says - Could not Restore- reconnect external memory and try again. Than phone restarts and says all done, however whn I try to install ClockworkMod Recovery it says that phone is not rooted correctly. How can I fix this?
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Are you oN 6.1.1.b.1.54 or .10??
1: hv flashtool
2: hv ics ftf
3:both. 54 nd .10 krnels
4: flash nt fastboot. 10 kernel root.
via binary ver 18.7
5:install recovery for locked boatloaders
6: revert back to. 54 kernel
Tadaaa u r rooted
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Problem
I have problems too. Stock ICS Xperia Sola. Trying to root with Bin4ry's bat file. I have tried to make it work using any version but it denies. Ex. : v9 :
I can restore RootMe but after rebbot command line just says that it doesn't have permission to mount.
v31:
RootMe doesn't even exist. Used both special- xperia mode and normal new. Nothing, no popup no backup but phone reboots.
Any help ?
IMHO easiest method for rooting is flashing prerooted kernel.
1. download fastboot
2. find some prerooted kernel in sola development thread and put it into fastboot folder
3. flash kernel
phone should be rooted, many prerooted kernels come with cwm recovery so you don't need to install it separately
Hi guys,
As said by lwd8cmd, flash a kernel custom, they are pre rooted (need bootloader unlocked).
It takes 10 seconds to download and flash.
But if your bootloader is locked you need to :
-flash .10 stck kernel
-root
-reflash .54 stock kernel
When your bootloader is unlocked, the life is more simple
xperia sola root
i want to root my sola which is 4.0.4 and kernel is 6.1.1.b.1.54
give me required software and all the detail...because i dont have done this kind of things ever
jignesh526 said:
i want to root my sola which is 4.0.4 and kernel is 6.1.1.b.1.54
give me required software and all the detail...because i dont have done this kind of things ever
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Please do like anybody, follow the tuto on xda.
You need to know that you can't APPLY the root script when you run .54 kernel, so:
-flash .10 stck kernel with flashtool
-reboot and root
-flash .54 stock kernel with flashtool and the root stay
Go to the following link to found all what you want
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273748
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Hello, thank you taking your time.
I Have flashed rooted modified many sony and samsung devices including 2 XUs before but this one does not get rooted in ICS.
I got a XU of a colleague running GB and I updated it to ICS .B.100 firmware. and for root, as usual method flashed .10 kernel and flashtool also stated boot loader status as rooted. but I cant get SU binary or superuser or supersu into the system using flashtool root or Doom-Lords batch file. all stops with 6..1.B.100 not supported even I have already flashed .10 kernel. So I checked build number on settings and it also stating .100 even flash tool successively flashed .10 . Then I tried manually push SU binary via adb and it soft bricked the phone. I cant understand what else I can do here. all adb drivers, s1 fast boot drivers, adb commands, fastboot commands all working perfectly. can somebody help me with whats going on here?
thank you again.
Note: Boot loader unlocked.
Fastboot a custom gb kernel?
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AndroidNoob69 said:
Fastboot a custom gb kernel?
Sent my Carbonised Xperia P
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No I haven't tried that. but is it possible to use GB kernel with ICS firmware?
can you please give me little steps to include su binary after flashing it? thanks.
Update
I tried with different computer to flash .10 kernel but still flashtool says its successfully flashed but build number is still .100 and not getting root by DoomLord tool or flashtool.
suspect008 said:
I tried with different computer to flash .10 kernel but still flashtool says its successfully flashed but build number is still .100 and not getting root by DoomLord tool or flashtool.
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So you are on ICS lol.... Then fastboot flash a ics custom kernel almost all custom kernels come pre-rooted.
P.S. Please use THE XDA Thanks button
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