Hello~ I need help ive done evrything to root my Xperia Neo ICS 4.0.4 [4.1.B.0.431] and LOCKED Bootloader here's the steps i did
1. Flashed Official ICS firmware 4.1.B.0.431 [4.0.4] and ticking no final verification
2.Flashed 4.1A.0.562 kernel so i could root.
3. After reboot, checked firmware version, still says 4.1.B.0.431 < im stucked at this.. can anyone help? thank you
rayzstyle123 said:
Hello~ I need help ive done evrything to root my Xperia Neo ICS 4.0.4 [4.1.B.0.431] and LOCKED Bootloader here's the steps i did
1. Flashed Official ICS firmware 4.1.B.0.431 [4.0.4] and ticking no final verification
2.Flashed 4.1A.0.562 kernel so i could root.
3. After reboot, checked firmware version, still says 4.1.B.0.431 < im stucked at this.. can anyone help? thank you
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Since only the kernel is flashed that is why it says 4.1.B.0.431.. For rooting of 4.0.4 we need to flash the kernel of the older version 4.0.3 and that is exactly what you did!
So carry on with your process of rooting i.e root your device with the DoomLord's ICS kit, install CWM and at last flash the orginal kernel for 4.0.4(4.1B.0.431)
yes..do the above said...carry on rooting 1st...gudluck
janmae said:
yes..do the above said...carry on rooting 1st...gudluck
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iamdchosen1 said:
Since only the kernel is flashed that is why it says 4.1.B.0.431.. For rooting of 4.0.4 we need to flash the kernel of the older version 4.0.3 and that is exactly what you did!
So carry on with your process of rooting i.e root your device with the DoomLord's ICS kit, install CWM and at last flash the orginal kernel for 4.0.4(4.1B.0.431)
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Thanks thanks i wil ltry again !
After flashing the old kernel, install ROOT / CWM then Flash the kernel again , and Uncheck Wipe Data / Wipe Cache / Check No Final Verification?
rayzstyle123 said:
After flashing the old kernel, install ROOT / CWM then Flash the kernel again , and Uncheck Wipe Data / Wipe Cache / Check No Final Verification?
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Yes. If you flash entire .ftf exclude everything except kernel.
Or simply flash kernel.sin trough fastboot, or if you don't know how to, there is .ftf with just kernel in my thread how to root 4.0.4.
I used the method you describe from a tutorial on the official Sony forums and it worked just fine. There, you'll also find the firmware/kernels you need. I cannot post external links here but if you search for "{Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS or GB ( Ice Cream Sandwich or Gingerbread )" on google you should find thread 41119...
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Hi,
I tried installing the ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514050 but im stuck at the boot screen when the SONY Logo comes, stuck for 5 hours now. tried more than 10 times with complete wipe, cache everything that is available in CWM but unable to get past the boot screen, can someone help me?
I'm able to upadte my system with this link
4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Firmware + Root + Busybox + CWM MT15/MT11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
but unable to update to Team Xperia SE.TWEAKED V1..
Plz helpp....
What kernel you using has to be custom not stock
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
I tried your case many time...try just wipe data/factory reset
Find me at Gtalk
Sent from my fast Neo V
Sorry for my bad English...
Just download compatible night elf or other kernel. Flash it in fastboot and reboot.
There is nothing wrong with ROM no need to keep wiping it.
I'm not sure which kernel my neo is having as i have tried various things in last one month. How do i find it out (Sorry i'm a beginner here)
kormatoes said:
What kernel you using has to be custom not stock
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
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I tried that also, still stuck...
wilsonchuchu said:
I tried your case many time...try just wipe data/factory reset
Find me at Gtalk
Sent from my fast Neo V
Sorry for my bad English...
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Thanks, will try this.
ksavai said:
Just download compatible night elf or other kernel. Flash it in fastboot and reboot.
There is nothing wrong with ROM no need to keep wiping it.
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ankurvij said:
I'm not sure which kernel my neo is having as i have tried various things in last one month. How do i find it out (Sorry i'm a beginner here)
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Generally it is in about phone in settings but as you are not able to load up any ROM i suggest just flash one to make sure you are on right kernel.
ksavai said:
Generally it is in about phone in settings but as you are not able to load up any ROM i suggest just flash one to make sure you are on right kernel.
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Android Version 2.3.4
Baseband -56
Kernel - 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Build 62
Hope this is sufficient.
to my knowledge it is for unlocked bootloader only
ankurvij said:
Hi,
I tried installing the ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514050 but im stuck at the boot screen when the SONY Logo comes, stuck for 5 hours now. tried more than 10 times with complete wipe, cache everything that is available in CWM but unable to get past the boot screen, can someone help me?
I'm able to upadte my system with this link
4.0.2.A.0.62 Generic Firmware + Root + Busybox + CWM MT15/MT11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
but unable to update to Team Xperia SE.TWEAKED V1..
Plz helpp....
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hi ankurvij,
by which method you root your neo v if it is DoomLoRD's toolkit then it roots your phone with locked bootloader
to my knowledge Team Xperia SE.TWEAKED V1 is for unlocked bootloader only correct me if i'm wrong
you won't install custom ROM but can install Stock ROM
i've tried the same thing after rooting DoomLoRD's toolkit same error as yours
now on stock firmware from emannxperia with some tweaks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544273
I had similar problems when I put a rom with an inappropriate kernel. But for this you must have the bootloader open
Yes, i used DoomLoRD's toolkit .. i will give a try to ICS Now
Thanks for ur reply..
jtushar53 said:
hi ankurvij,
by which method you root your neo v if it is DoomLoRD's toolkit then it roots your phone with locked bootloader
to my knowledge Team Xperia SE.TWEAKED V1 is for unlocked bootloader only correct me if i'm wrong
you won't install custom ROM but can install Stock ROM
i've tried the same thing after rooting DoomLoRD's toolkit same error as yours
now on stock firmware from emannxperia with some tweaks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544273
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1. First download 4.0.3 kernel. (Neo V officially but will work on Neo)
2. Open flashtool 7.0 or newer version and flash just the kernel: untick wipe data/cache and tick exclude system/baseband and no final verification check.
3. Root with DooMLoRD's one click method shown here.
4. Optional: install CWM.
5. Now reflash 4.0.4 kernel using flashtool like shown above.
If you somehow do not have 4.0.4 firmware or if you are not on ICS but you want to update to, follow this guide from where you can download 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 ftf.
is it also applicable on Neo MT15i ? ? ?
buzzzy said:
1. First download 4.0.3 ftf. (neo v official but will work on neo too)
2. Open flashtool 7.0 or newer version and flash just the kernel:
Untick wipe data/cache and tick exclude system/baseband and no final verification check.
3. Root with DooMLoRD's one click method shown here.
4. Optional install CWM.
Now reflash 4.0.4 kernel using flashtool like shown above.
If you somehow do not have 4.0.4 firmware download it from here.
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will this work on stock kernal and rom,
i have 2.3.4 android version with 2.6.32.9-perf kernal and build number is .62, bootloader locked.. can not unlock it
EDIT::
i have neo not the neov. i have mt15i i think
SSyar said:
is it also applicable on Neo MT15i ? ? ?
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yes!
Raazax8 said:
will this work on stock kernal and rom,
i have 2.3.4 android version with 2.6.32.9-perf kernal and build number is .62, bootloader locked.. can not unlock it
EDIT::
i have neo not the neov. i have mt15i i think
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this thread is for 4.0.4 android version but you may try the same steps on your device just with flashing .42 kernel, rooting with zergrush v4 method NOT this one and then reflashing .62 just be sure that nothing bad can happen to your phone if you flash just the kernel
buzzzy said:
this thread is for 4.0.4 android version but you may try the same steps on your device just with flashing .42 kernel, rooting with zergrush v4 method NOT this one and then reflashing .62 just be sure that nothing bad can happen to your phone if you flash just the kernel
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so this does not make my neo in to ice cream sandwich model. i got that phone but try want to put ics in it.
i know how to flash root etc i done this before but i need to know a way to get ics on stock neo :/
thanks i will hit thanks if u help me here
Raazax8 said:
so this does not make my neo in to ice cream sandwich model. i got that phone but try want to put ics in it.
i know how to flash root etc i done this before but i need to know a way to get ics on stock neo :/
thanks i will hit thanks if u help me here
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dude if you want ICS on your phone check this out!
download the tft from the 4.0.4 section. just make sure you download the correct ftf in this case for neo?
buzzzy said:
yes!
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It´s possible to do this procedure without rooting ?
Tuga2010 said:
It´s possible to do this procedure without rooting ?
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I'm not sure what you want to say. If you are asking about updating to ICS, rooting the phone is optional. Here is how you can update to ICS.
I must have ICS 4.0.4, for I can from 2.3.4.¿?
Sorry muy bad bad bad ... english.
joesser said:
I must have ICS 4.0.4, for I can from 2.3.4.¿?
Sorry muy bad bad bad ... english.
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you must be on 4.0.4 but I posted a link in the previous posts how to update to 4.0.4 if it is still not available in your country.
Is The Kernel Updated To 3.0.x in ICS 4.0.4
Works!!!
I confirm that this works.
From 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431) then flashed the kernel (4.1.A.0.562) and followed the doomlords guide and back to (4.1.B.0.431).
Phone (Xperia NEO) rooted =) locked BL thanks man.
Ok I'm a noob. Where the hell is the thank button
ok i need to post first to see the thank button.
Works great.
I've bootlooped my phone several times before, with the other tuts, but this works great.
Works here, locked bootloader.
imranaryan said:
Is The Kernel Updated To 3.0.x in ICS 4.0.4
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no.. but lets hope they will update it because as far as I know 3.0 is very battery friendly
ics 4.0.4 kernel
where is the link for ics 4.0.4 kernel?
i dont want to download the whole rom.
karan.26 said:
where is the link for ics 4.0.4 kernel?
i dont want to download the whole rom.
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lol and how do you expect to have 4.0.4 if you don't want to download the whole rom?
you wanted to ask for a 4.0.3 kernel?
if yes, get it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26798415&postcount=141
I meant,i am already on ics 4.0.4.
to root it,i need to flash first the kernel of 4.0.3 and then 4.0.4.
so,download link for 4.0.4 kernel?
karan.26 said:
I meant,i am already on ics 4.0.4.
to root it,i need to flash first the kernel of 4.0.3 and then 4.0.4.
so,download link for 4.0.4 kernel?
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Ok, use same link above.
Hello guys
I´m a newbie in this new phone... i owned an HTC HERO that i was completely good on rooting, installing ROMS etc...
But i´ve got this phone now.
Did a lot of research, read a lot of things but i´m not sure. Hope you guys can help me.
My Xperia mini pro is on its stock(factory) rom:
android 4.0.4
baseband 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
2.6.32.9 kernel
version 4.1.B.0.431
I´ve tried a lot of apps to root it(superoneclick, z4...) but none of them worked.
I´ve read that to root it, it should downgrade to another android version, root and them upgrade.
Is that correct? Or this device with this version of android and baseband can be rooted?
Thank you
Sergio.
It can't be rooted as it is now.
Either unlock the bootloader and install a pre-rooted kernel, or downgrade to GB and root it following THIS tutorial.
Also, if you read it already, I don't really understand why you are still asking how to do it
sergiopa said:
Hello guys
I´m a newbie in this new phone... i owned an HTC HERO that i was completely good on rooting, installing ROMS etc...
But i´ve got this phone now.
Did a lot of research, read a lot of things but i´m not sure. Hope you guys can help me.
My Xperia mini pro is on its stock(factory) rom:
android 4.0.4
baseband 8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028G-72
2.6.32.9 kernel
version 4.1.B.0.431
I´ve tried a lot of apps to root it(superoneclick, z4...) but none of them worked.
I´ve read that to root it, it should downgrade to another android version, root and them upgrade.
Is that correct? Or this device with this version of android and baseband can be rooted?
Thank you
Sergio.
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ICS Firmware is impossible to root directly so far , you need to downgrade your phone to an older GB firmware if don't want to unlock bootloader here's the tutorial it's working 100%
Ok.. understanding more now...
which one is "safer" downgrading or custom kernel direct?
sergiopa said:
Ok.. understanding more now...
which one is "safer" downgrading or custom kernel direct?
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It's up to you .... if you want to unlock bootloader than only downgrading method is possible DO NOT flash a kernel with locked bootloader !
pator5 said:
It's up to you .... if you want to unlock bootloader than only downgrading method is possible DO NOT flash a kernel with locked bootloader !
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It's not bad if you try to install custom kernel with locked bootloader. The installation won't succeed as custom kernel has no official signature, so the installation won't be done.
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
hit thanks if i helped you!!!
I used the dwn gradng process,,,nw rooted.
Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app
i advice yhu Unlock BL first using Test Point Method den install Custom Pre-Rooted Kernel or get a good Pre-Rooted ROM!!!
Test Point Method:- http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/
i used dat for my mini pro.....
Both methods are interesting......
Anyway, thank you very much guys, really.
Will try any of them soon.
Hi again Guys,
I need an info here.
I´ll downgrade the mini pro to GB and root.
After that, should i flash the ICS via flashtool or can i update it from SUS/Pc Companion or OTA?
In which case from SUS/PCCompanion or OTA i will loose the root?
Or i should ignore it and update via Flashtool?
I did not understand that part of the guide(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514)
try to make in a few words(correct me if i´m wrong):
Download GB firmware and flash using flashtool
Root via Doomlord
The part III(preparation to root 4.0.4) ok.
After this, this is my doubt. Should i Flash ICS from flashtool or update it by SUS/PCCompanion/OTA ?
Flash GB.
Root it.
Run push_local.prop.cmd
Upgrade to ICS:
a) Using Flashtool -> Make sure you don't Wipe data. uncheck that box.
b) Using PC Companion / SUS -> Make sure you choose not to wipe data, too.
Run the other file which name I don't remember
That's all
ICS is not available via OTA.
Doesn't matter how you update, as long as you do the 01-....cmd file before updating.
If you use Flashtool, make sure to uncheck Wipe Data option.
i am using xperia ray, i unlock boot loader using bootloader....but when i try to root my it said plug in adb mode, rooting failed.........i upload a picture.....please help me
i dont know what version of your rom is.
but if you have official 4.0.4 u need to flash 4.0.3 kernel with flash tool and then root and then flash back 4.0.4 kernel. the is a guid in sticky thread how and where to get all files.
Good luck
JTK-Power said:
i dont know what version of your rom is.
but if you have official 4.0.4 u need to flash 4.0.3 kernel with flash tool and then root and then flash back 4.0.4 kernel. the is a guid in sticky thread how and where to get all files.
Good luck
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i am using 4.04 build number 4.1.B.0.587
oki!
The follow this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682224
all you need change is you download .587 kernel tft insteed of .431 as the guide says.
Hi guys, i've unlocked my bootloader and i've rooted. I flashed eXperience v.1.1 by Divaksh (stock based) and i want to return to stock ics 'cause i want to try cm9.1. Now the questions:
1- Will i have locked bootloader again?
2- Will i lost my root permission?
and the last: can i flash stock ics via CWM?
thank you :good:
Nope. Bootloader is independent of roms & kernels so you wont lose Bootloader unlock
But you'll always lose root if you flash Stock. And if you want to flash with cwm, see if anyone has uploaded a CWM flashable zip for the firmware. Else you need to use Flashtool
Hope it helps
Cheers
Min3r said:
And if you want to flash with cwm, see if anyone has uploaded a CWM flashable zip for the firmware.
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So this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030261 would work just wiping and flashing with CWM?
Thanks for your help :fingers-crossed:
Yes I believe that ought to work fine
Enjoy
Cheers
Thanks man but the stock ics flashed by CWM and pc companion said me i had to update the system even if it was already .54 version and any attempt to update failed because of my unlocked bootloader. The same firmware flashed by flashtool didn't need any update and finally allowed my to boot "pure blood" ROM. Thanks anyway :cyclops: