Hey guys, i rooted my Xperia mini pro (4.0.2.A.0.62) by downgrading to .42 and rooted it..
then Upgraded to ICS via PC suite and not the rootaccess is unavailable
what happened? what should i do? how can i keep ICS and being rooted?
Did you follow the tutorial about rooting ICS? Just updating ofcourse doesn't keep root.
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follow this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709880
Is that so?
But I still have the SuperUser app in my app drawer and it shows the apps it has granted root access but actually those apps can't access root.
Should I have to flash Roms again? Or can't I make superuser app work again?
And should I have to root each time I upgrade via Sony or flash a custom Rom?
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When will I can root my xperia mini pro with SuperOneClick and Gingerbreak?
I want to root my phone simply and correctly, I dont want to take a risk to root my phone with Doomlord solution.
Keep this thread up when we can root our phone with SuperOneClick and Gingerbreak.
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with with Doomlord solution...is more interesting because you do a bit of culture..
Ive rooted my mini pro with superoneclick that used the gingerbreak exploit after I unlocked bootloader, and until someone finds a different exploit , we cant root without unlocking the bootloader
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Pardon me for asking why need to root mini pro? After rooting got any difference? I am not familar with all these stuffs.
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If you stay on stock Rom you can get rid of the bloatware (the stuff SE puts pre-installed on the phone like Game/Program download, the 2 apks with market links..) also you can use some root-only apps like backup and automatic clocksync that works.
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Also you can load custom versions of android, overclock your device (make faster) and underclock it (to save battery), also you can customize the ui to anything you want if you know what your doing.
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I really want to root my phone easily with SuperOneClick or Gingerbreak.
Tell me when it can be root with it
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you can root your phone now. All you have to do is:
unlock bootloader (read about it before you do!)
(if you aren't on the right FW -> Flash Firmware!)
flash unsecure kernel
simple root via superoneclick
done
Oh and remember you loose trackid amongst other stuff (search xda)
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Is there (currently) a way to root an mini pro (SK17i) WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader first? I don't want to flash a Custom ROM just to be able to install Titanium Backup - for me the only reason to root a device.
as far as i know:
no sorry, no way to root android 2.3.3. (at least the one from sony ericsson with .368 or .335) on the new sony ericsson phones without bootloader unlock right now !
sad to say but true. Since, sk17i is new, there is no method like superone to root it. I wish they made it rooted already
well, since the normal user should not be able to have root access on his device I think not deliver it rooted is a good idea. However, I think it would be a good idea for the companies to make it easier to root... the only reason i made a bootloader unlock is for rooting... and thats kind of a hard instrument for just root!
Ok this is my question.
If you update to ICS 4.0.4 and want root it seems like you need to flash the kernel from 4.0.3 to be able to root according to some guides I checked our.
But how should we that use mini/mini pro that will get the update directly from Gb 2.3.4 to ICS 4.0.4 be able to root since we don't have any kernel from 4.0.3 to use?
Or can we root anyway?
Just wanted to check all this before the update arrives because if I can't root I will stay on Gb until root is possible.
Sorry if it's a noob question
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neomodus said:
Ok this is my question.
If you update to ICS 4.0.4 and want root it seems like you need to flash the kernel from 4.0.3 to be able to root according to some guides I checked our.
But how should we that use mini/mini pro that will get the update directly from Gb 2.3.4 to ICS 4.0.4 be able to root since we don't have any kernel from 4.0.3 to use?
Or can we root anyway?
Just wanted to check all this before the update arrives because if I can't root I will stay on Gb until root is possible.
Sorry if it's a noob question
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Other Way to root is to downgrade to gingerbread [Android 2.3] build number .42 or .58 using flashtools and the root it using any method and then using local.prop method and then flash ICS rom and root it..
For Complete Tutorial Click Here !
neomodus said:
Ok this is my question.
If you update to ICS 4.0.4 and want root it seems like you need to flash the kernel from 4.0.3 to be able to root according to some guides I checked our.
But how should we that use mini/mini pro that will get the update directly from Gb 2.3.4 to ICS 4.0.4 be able to root since we don't have any kernel from 4.0.3 to use?
Or can we root anyway?
Just wanted to check all this before the update arrives because if I can't root I will stay on Gb until root is possible.
Sorry if it's a noob question
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If you have unlocked boot loader you can try to flash the rootable kernel of Neo V 4.0.3 and test. It might just work. The phone will not boot. That's for sure. But it might just be able to allow to be pushed with the su and superuser files.
You can experiment if you want. Or, as my friend pointed up stairs you can check my tutorial and root it by android emulator hack.
Thanks,
Rick.
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other way, flash extended kernel. and you will get root, cwm, etc ...
Can I unroot my xperia using sony PC companion???I have already tried to repair it but it's showing error -"Can not start update your phone"...
juabhi said:
Can I unroot my xperia using sony PC companion???I have already tried to repair it but it's showing error -"Can not start update your phone"...
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Since you are using Xperia Mini you can not be on the official ICS release for your device. And if you are in GB you must have rooted by ZergRush Exploit. In that case head over to DoomLord's thread where he shared his easy root tool kit, and you will get a link there which lets you easy unroot too.
Also, you can unroot by flashing your firmware or ROM using flashtool.
Thanks,
Rick
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DragonClawsAreSharp said:
Since you are using Xperia Mini you can not be on the official ICS release for your device. And if you are in GB you must have rooted by ZergRush Exploit. In that case head over to DoomLord's thread where he shared his easy root tool kit, and you will get a link there which lets you easy unroot too.
Also, you can unroot by flashing your firmware or ROM using flashtool.
Thanks,
Rick
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Here is tha link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18879974#post18879974
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I have unroot my Xperia mini pro and I am not reroot it.
Please help me
You might as well post some more details.
Software version used BEFORE rooting
Exploit used for rooting
Software version after BEFORE rooting
Method used for unrooting
Current software version
yep, that should do the trick.
Help you for what?
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If you are on gingerbread Firmware (4.0.2.A.0.xx, but NOT .62 or .69) you can root it using Sony flashtool. Just connect device (USB debugging and unknow sources on) and click on the Open padlock.
If you are on ics you have to Flash gingerbread (for example .42) Firmware back, root it. Then there's a little Trick before upgrading to ics, with which it is pretty easy to root. But Do it like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514 this thread
Pls tell us which Software Version you are currently on!
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What is the easiest way to root Xperia sola without unlocking the bootloader because I dont want to lose my warranty
Thanks...
There is no way to root Xperia Sola Gingerbread based ROM without unlocking the bootloader. Don't worry, you can relock the bootloader if you want by flashing again. Another way is first upgrade to ICS firmware via PC companion and then root it. I heard, ICS firmware support rooting without unlocking the bootloader
what android version are you on?
First of all, if u want to root ur phone easily, u should update to ics.
Once updated to ics, u can root ur phone easily using binary's root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
If ur new to this u can also follow the video he uploaded to know how it should be done:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7EpkrCq1gfM
Enjoy
This rooting method seems quite easy to do, but considering that after it with SU rights it is possible to modify and delete the system files, what about the warranty even with the bootloader locked?
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As far as i know, it should not remove the warranty.. and even if it does, u can always unroot the phone as easily as u root it so it shudnt be a problem
But with root I could also delete some important system files that could cause the complete lock of the phone: so, how could it be possible to unroot in this case?
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