OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
Fastboot flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676862 & boot into CWM by holding UP VOL KEY when the blue light lights up
Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
Flash SuperUser & Power off again
Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
Enjoy root =)
Other Useful Things for our new-found ICS:
Google Now with working voice search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1747224
S-Voice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26300180#post26300180
what kernel did tou use?
Could you please give a link?
royalbloodvi said:
OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
[*]Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
[*]Fastboot flash any 2.3.7 Kernel with CWM
[*]Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
[*]Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
[*]Flash SuperUser & Power off again
[*]Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
[*]Enjoy root =)
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I checked it works for SXP.
Thanks for your help! :good:
i used this methode yesterday! and works perfect.
thanks for your posting
hagen.von.tronje said:
what kernel did tou use?
Could you please give a link?
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First post updated with kernel link
thanks !
need unlocked bootloader?
Do you need an unlocked bootloaderto root the device?
ste71m said:
Do you need an unlocked bootloaderto root the device?
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Yes, you would need to unlock your bootloader.
EDIT: Working good. Now If I want to go to CWM how can I do that ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992&page=56
locked bootloader , with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29752123&postcount=530
4rch0 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992&page=56
locked bootloader , with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29752123&postcount=530
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Guess I'll wait for an easier method, if there will be one...
If I want a CWM I need to flash Doom's Kernel than again back to the stock ?
Yes, or wait until someone creates a new kernel for ICS.
royalbloodvi said:
OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
Fastboot flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676862 & boot into CWM by holding UP VOL KEY when the blue light lights up
Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
Flash SuperUser & Power off again
Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
Enjoy root =)
Other Useful Things for our new-found ICS:
Google Now with working voice search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1747224
S-Voice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26300180#post26300180
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I on stock ICS 4.0.4 , Should i try this method directly or i need to unlock bootloader as someone has asked before ??
Will the method for unlocking / relocking bootloader remains same as that for GB ? i cant find a post about bootloader locking & unlocking for ICS !!
And after i have locked bootloader after performing the whole process, will my DRM keys ( track id etc ) remain intact ??
aayush_neov said:
I on stock ICS 4.0.4 , Should i try this method directly or i need to unlock bootloader as someone has asked before ??
Will the method for unlocking / relocking bootloader remains same as that for GB ? i cant find a post about bootloader locking & unlocking for ICS !!
And after i have locked bootloader after performing the whole process, will my DRM keys ( track id etc ) remain intact ??
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Use this to unlock the BL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29281222
after you have unlocked follow the instructions on this topic
What about CWM?
is there anyway to CWM work?
so for the one who can't unlock their bootloaders
Which SuperUser zip file should I download? there is a long list on the site and some fo them marked as x86 and ARM
EDIT- never mind this one worked "Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip"
3.2 is beta release. You can use 3.1.3 and 3.2. Make sure its for arm v7.
royalbloodvi said:
OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
Fastboot flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676862 & boot into CWM by holding UP VOL KEY when the blue light lights up
Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
Flash SuperUser & Power off again
Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
Enjoy root =)
Other Useful Things for our new-found ICS:
Google Now with working voice search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1747224
S-Voice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26300180#post26300180
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After unlocking bootloader with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794800
I can proceed directly to this thread ??
And for relocking bootloader, do i have to flash the ICS rom again ?
Related
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
---------- Post added at 12:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:31 PM ----------
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
Requirements
Xperia Ray [ST18i] - Unlocked Bootloader
Drivers for Windows - Install PC Companion
[Only for Android 4.0.3] KERNEL from this Link | I use this .img file
Updated to Last Firmware Version from OTA
After Install Update from OTA, you must Unlock you Bootloader.
Tested!
Model Number: ST18i
Android Version: 2.3.4 & 4.0.3
Baseband Version: XXXXX-XXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-64 & XXXXX-XXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-70
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.62 & 4.1.A.0.562
How to Install Root
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, 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.
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How to install CWM (Only for 2.3.4!)
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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I use this method & success to Root My Xperia Ray.
Say Thanks please!
Another Great work by Persian-Devs
I cant install CWM by this method!
I cant see the error but i cant get into recovery using vol down.
When you see Sony Ericsson Logo (First Time), press 2 or 3 time Vol - & you can see CWM...
vagrik said:
When you see Sony Ericsson Logo (First Time), press 2 or 3 time Vol - & you can see CWM...
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Ya i tried that. But i did not enter cwn.
I guess it hasnt been installed prop. idk why.
Do you Unlock Bootloader?
EDIT:
You must press Vol - in Sony Ericsson... not Logo picture. First Logo.
vagrik said:
Do you Unlock Bootloader?
EDIT:
You must press Vol - in Sony Ericsson... not Logo picture. First Logo.
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Yes unlocked bootloader.
And yes vol- when i see SonyEricsson.
But i cant get into recovery!
I think you must do again (flash & more)
Sent from my ST18i using Tapatalk
That's awesome! Thanks!
Do you think this method will also work on the ARC S (ST18i)?
Sorry... TL18a
Your tutorial is a bit familiar LOL
As a newbe: some extra questions
You explain clear & idiot-proof, until I came along...
So as a newbe I have a few extra questions.
1. I have a new Xperia Ray 4.0.2.A.0.62 / 2.3.4 / ST18i out of the box. You mention OTA - update is recommended, as I already have 4.0.2.A.0.62; is that ok?
2. You mention You must unlock your bootloader, do you mean go to the offical Sony-Ericsson site and unlock bootloader the "official way"? (I have done this)
3. Which Flashtool, do you mean in point 4? And where can I find it/ download this flashtool?
4. After Unlocking the bootloader & Rooting my xperia ray, I believe I can remove bloatware like (wisepilot-trial, tetris-demo, facebook, topapps, etc.). But: what do I do to remove an app? Do I simply remove \system\apps\chinesetextinput.apk or do I have to uninstall it somehow like a computerprogram?
5. After rooting the system directory continues accessible? Is there a way to protect it again, after the removal of the bloatware? (my goal is just to remove the bloatware)
I hope my questions are not to dumb? With my first smartphone just for a couple of weeks I am a real newbe.
robertos37 said:
You explain clear & idiot-proof, until I came along...
So as a newbe I have a few extra questions.
1. I have a new Xperia Ray 4.0.2.A.0.62 / 2.3.4 / ST18i out of the box. You mention OTA - update is recommended, as I already have 4.0.2.A.0.62; is that ok?
2. You mention You must unlock your bootloader, do you mean go to the offical Sony-Ericsson site and unlock bootloader the "official way"? (I have done this)
3. Which Flashtool, do you mean in point 4? And where can I find it/ download this flashtool?
4. After Unlocking the bootloader & Rooting my xperia ray, I believe I can remove bloatware like (wisepilot-trial, tetris-demo, facebook, topapps, etc.). But: what do I do to remove an app? Do I simply remove \system\apps\chinesetextinput.apk or do I have to uninstall it somehow like a computerprogram?
5. After rooting the system directory continues accessible? Is there a way to protect it again, after the removal of the bloatware? (my goal is just to remove the bloatware)
I hope my questions are not to dumb? With my first smartphone just for a couple of weeks I am a real newbe.
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1. No problem.
2. No problem.
3. Fastboot Tools : Download
4. I delete some application from system\apps, also "chinesetexinput & japanes..."
5. I can't find this application from system\apps!
Success !
Love u mate !
Of all the methods , this worked as told to perfection !
But i skipped the CWM install . this is no problem right ?
GKumaran said:
Love u mate !
Of all the methods , this worked as told to perfection !
But i skipped the CWM install . this is no problem right ?
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I test all CWM version... still not found to the best version!
so... This is no problem!
Rooted
@Vagrik:
Tried it, done it, and got rid of facebook!. With "bloatware" I meant all the unwanted (cr)apps. Offcourse: chinese is gone too. Thanx.
@others:
I used the root, I had to try & see, a little bit of knowledge about ancient msdos helpt me.
First I was confused about placing the zip on the sdcard & the fastboot on my computer, but step by step it just worked out fine.
So I did use the step by step tutorial, including Fastboot, CWM, after that superuser & titanium backup. With titanium backup you can backup all apps; and uninstall the (cr)apps one by one. (I am glad I made a backup first...).
In the end: rooting was easier than the login at this forum... !!! I must have tried a hundred times to finally place this message!
Got one question left: does anyone know the apps connected to "latitude","places", "navigation"; it seems all google; but which apps exactly ?
When u install maps; places, latitude and navigation get installed along with maps
Hello, the tutorial is great but I have may questions.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
there's two folders in the rootxperia.zip do I unzip the contents of rootxperia.zip in to my sd card or just place the rooxperia.zip in to sd card?
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
You mean create folder in flashtool folder? could you explain in detail this part?
mrpeer_1 said:
Hello, the tutorial is great but I have may questions.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
there's two folders in the rootxperia.zip do I unzip the contents of rootxperia.zip in to my sd card or just place the rooxperia.zip in to sd card?
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
You mean create folder in flashtool folder? could you explain in detail this part?
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Only ZIP file, not content or unzip!
no... np...
Is it possible to work with sk17???
Spent all day trying to get cyanogen mod onto my phone but I can't install CWM or Xrecovery. Does anyone have a working way of installing a recover app
Go to this Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
form download section download the Kernel Installation Package for Xperia phones
Link : http://www.mediafire.com/?c0u0kf0ud5jvkhk
download a kernel u like (look for them in the All Roms in one Thread - development portal)
extract the Kernel installation package
put the .img file for the kernel in the extracted folder
rename to boot.img if it's not already renamed
ur bootloader must be unlocked (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874)
turn off ur phone
plug the usb cable to ur PC or Laptop
hold volume up and connect the usb to ur phone (this is called fast boot mode)
run flash.cmd
wait till it's finished the close it
now reboot ur phone
while u reboot press volume down rapidly
now u r in CWR or recovery
as for Xrecovery i never heard of it
note : the boot.img for the Cyanogen mod is in the CM Rom zip
extract it if you're willing to flash CM
not all kernel works for CM
so use the one that comes with the CM zip
or u can use the Cyanogen Official way : head over to Cyanogen Website
choose ur device
and click on WiKi
why can not you install the CWM ato recovery? you device must be root first,if you instaling it
Could it be, that your bootloader is still locked?
With locked bootloader, you can't install cyanogenmod. You must flash a custom kernel, like Un.Knowen said!
If you don't want to unlock your bootloader and loose warranty or play with the testpoint method, you will never be able to use cyanogenmod!
can anyone make a tutorial about how to install cwm with SE Extreme Tweak Installer v1.8
it says suerimission denied
On which firmware are you? 4.0.2.A.0.62?
Is your device rooted? Because permission denied meens, that you have no root.
If you want to install clockworkmod on lww, check this out. It will automaticly install cwm, but I don't know if it works on locked bootloader...
For SE Tweak installer you could check this out. It's a tutorial
how to root it then?
On which firmware version are you? 4.0.2.A.0.62?
Check out this here
But go to settings -> about phone -> build number and tell which version please!
Simplest Guide to install cmw !
As is usual with most updates, the Sony Ericsson Walkman Live lost root access after its recent update to Android 4.0.4. The guide below will show you how to obtain root access on this device running the 4.1.B.0.431 version of the OS and install ClockworkMod Recovery, enabling you to flash custom ROMs and do other things that require root access.
I. Before You Begin
1. This will not erase any data from your device, but as a precaution, do a backup of what you feel is important just in case.
2. This solution works by flashing a modified kernel that will provide root access. If you are not okay with this, do not proceed any further.
3. You will need a device with an unlocked bootloader for the procedure to work.
{ 4. If you want to install custom rom then download the custom rom and extract it. then there would a boot.img and replace it with the below bootextended blah blah.img } not understood? obviously... read full and then come back to this step.
II. Necessary Downloads
1. boot_EXtendedStockKernel_WT19i.img.
2. Fastboot Files
III. Flashing the Modified Kernel
1. Extract the fastboot-win32.zip file you downloaded above to a folder in your C:\ drive. You should end up with a folder named C:\fastboot-win32 containing fastboot.exe. Rename folder to fastboot for ease.
2. Copy the boot_EXtendedStockKernel_WT19i.img file you downloaded above to the same folder. Rename the file as boot.img for ease
3. Power down your device and put it into Fastboot Mode. To do this, press and hold the Volume Up + Power buttons until it enters the Fastboot mode. Blue led will glow.
3. Open up a Command Prompt window. To do this on your Windows 7 PC, click on the Windows Start button, type cmd in the search box and hit enter.
4. Run the following commands: (Get into . fastboot directory first ):- It should look as this
c:\fastboot\ fastboot flash boot.img
That’s it! You should have a rooted device after a reboot!
pls hit thanks if i helped.!
rachit.rc96 said:
As is usual with most updates, the Sony Ericsson Walkman Live lost root access after its recent update to Android 4.0.4. The guide below will show you how to obtain root access on this device running the 4.1.B.0.431 version of the OS and install ClockworkMod Recovery, enabling you to flash custom ROMs and do other things that require root access.
I. Before You Begin
1. This will not erase any data from your device, but as a precaution, do a backup of what you feel is important just in case.
2. This solution works by flashing a modified kernel that will provide root access. If you are not okay with this, do not proceed any further.
3. You will need a device with an unlocked bootloader for the procedure to work.
{ 4. If you want to install custom rom then download the custom rom and extract it. then there would a boot.img and replace it with the below bootextended blah blah.img } not understood? obviously... read full and then come back to this step.
II. Necessary Downloads
1. boot_EXtendedStockKernel_WT19i.img.
2. Fastboot Files
III. Flashing the Modified Kernel
1. Extract the fastboot-win32.zip file you downloaded above to a folder in your C:\ drive. You should end up with a folder named C:\fastboot-win32 containing fastboot.exe. Rename folder to fastboot for ease.
2. Copy the boot_EXtendedStockKernel_WT19i.img file you downloaded above to the same folder. Rename the file as boot.img for ease
3. Power down your device and put it into Fastboot Mode. To do this, press and hold the Volume Up + Power buttons until it enters the Fastboot mode. Blue led will glow.
3. Open up a Command Prompt window. To do this on your Windows 7 PC, click on the Windows Start button, type cmd in the search box and hit enter.
4. Run the following commands: (Get into . fastboot directory first ):- It should look as this
c:\fastboot\ fastboot flash boot.img
That’s it! You should have a rooted device after a reboot!
pls hit thanks if i helped.!
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But that's for unlocked bootloader only! With the method I posted, you can root without unlocking the bootloader...
@OP Please tell us which build number you have! You must go to settings -> About phone -> Build number and tell us the number (or at least the 3 or 2 last numbers). If .42, .58, .62, .69, .432, .578! Otherwise we can't help you
First off, greetings to all. Not trying to hijack the thread but I have a quasi-related question.
Have a LWW WT19i, with Android 4.1.B.0.431 rooted as per the instructions here, with a locked bootloader (unlock allowed: no). I want to install Real ICS r5.2 which states it works with a locked BL, however the instructions ask me to use CWM which I can find no clear tutorial on how to install (most guides suggest installing new kernel).
Any help would be appreciated. Also fini13, if you're as new to this as I am, the guide I listed should help you at least with the rooting.
Dark_Az_ said:
First off, greetings to all. Not trying to hijack the thread but I have a quasi-related question.
Have a LWW WT19i, with Android 4.1.B.0.431 rooted as per the instructions here, with a locked bootloader (unlock allowed: no). I want to install Real ICS r5.2 which states it works with a locked BL, however the instructions ask me to use CWM which I can find no clear tutorial on how to install (most guides suggest installing new kernel).
Any help would be appreciated. Also fini13, if you're as new to this as I am, the guide I listed should help you at least with the rooting.
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When your phone is rooted, you sould install cwm with the Extreme Tweak installer. But make sure you select your phone, otherwise it could brick.
Give it a shot
mihahn said:
When your phone is rooted, you sould install cwm with the Extreme Tweak installer. But make sure you select your phone, otherwise it could brick.
Give it a shot
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Sir I've installed cwm using xparts and I'M ABLE to get into CWM recovery mode using the one click button in xparts..bt i CANT do the same while swithing on the fon,by pressing (also tried tapping) vol down key, after seeing the blue light sensor..i've tried many times&many ways as explained in many threads..bt coudnt... :crying:
why its so?? Can u once again say the correct combination of keys pls?
live with walkman..locked bl..stock rom&kernal..just rooted..
EDIT: TAP POWER BUTTON TO ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE....Its not vol down key now in pvyparts 5.5.0.4
follow
fini13 said:
can anyone make a tutorial about how to install cwm with SE Extreme Tweak Installer v1.8
it says suerimission denied
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first root by this method by doomlord
only follow 1 and 2 steps if u wan Gingerbread
and all for Ics
link- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
then insall cwm
download CWM v5.02.7 from here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/73xv18tht0e8zt4/CWM-Install.rar
requirements:
rooted device
how to install CWM on any xperia
1.turn on USB debugging
2.connect your phone to comp
3.download tthe above file and extract it
4.install-cwm2 for (xperia mini/mini pro/
active/live with walkman)
5.switch off your device
6.turn on the device and wait till "SONY
ERICSSON" logo appers
7.after "SONY ERICSSON" logo appears just
tap the volume down button repeatedly till
CWM open.
The simple method is, try to unlock yor device then install custom kernel that support autoroot and cwm, much tutorial for that in xda. :thumbup:
Ok i need some suggestions.
i have an unlock-able boot loader but have rooted.
out of boredom i figured i would change my fonts and copied them with file explorer, made sure permissions were set to rw-r-r.
now im stuck in a boot loop, i'm guesing it's because i'm on a stock ics rom.
my hardware is xperia s, rogers is my carrier, i'm rooted running ics.
is my fear of having to reinstall true? or is there another way to fix this?
thanks
hackit said:
Ok i need some suggestions.
i have an unlock-able boot loader but have rooted.
out of boredom i figured i would change my fonts and copied them with file explorer, made sure permissions were set to rw-r-r.
now im stuck in a boot loop, i'm guesing it's because i'm on a stock ics rom.
my hardware is xperia s, rogers is my carrier, i'm rooted running ics.
is my fear of having to reinstall true? or is there another way to fix this?
thanks
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Nope..I guess reinstalling is the only way bro
Sent from my LT26i
ashqmallik said:
Nope..I guess reinstalling is the only way bro
Sent from my LT26i
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is ADB on if so you could adb shell and dd them back in during the bootup i have recovered like this before
Pvy.
Adb = fastboot=anytime..but Fastboot method? U cld try but I prefer reinstalling a fresh ftf..in dis way u won't have even da slightest possibility of error occlusion as ur SEUS didn't work either so I prefer, reflash. U can try by goin to fastboot mode and push ur system.sin file through adb..see If it works
Sent from my LT26i
Uncheck the wipe data option in flashtool and Flash the ftf. This way you won't lose your data
Tapatalked !!
Rapier07 said:
Uncheck the wipe data option in flashtool and Flash the ftf. This way you won't lose your data
Tapatalked !!
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thanks for the replys guy's, this way i can keep my root right?
hackit said:
thanks for the replys guy's, this way i can keep my root right?
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If you re-flash then you will loose your root access but you can always gain it back. You just need to download the kernel (ICS/GB have different kernel) then flash it through fastboot. Though, if you want to keep ur stock kernel a.k.a ICS/GB kernel then u can do it too. Just let us know which one you want to do and we can guide u through :highfive:
Kernel Download:
DoomKernel (GB)
Xperia SSpeed (ICS)
Advanced Stock Kernel Build 14/15 (ICS)
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have fun :highfive:
Rapier07 said:
Uncheck the wipe data option in flashtool and Flash the ftf. This way you won't lose your data
Tapatalked !!
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ashqmallik said:
If you re-flash then you will loose your root access but you can always gain it back. You just need to download the kernel (ICS/GB have different kernel) then flash it through fastboot. Though, if you want to keep ur stock kernel a.k.a ICS/GB kernel then u can do it too. Just let us know which one you want to do and we can guide u through :highfive:
Kernel Download:
have fun :highfive:
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yeah i'm stuck with a locked boot-loader so stock kernel for me.
thanks
hackit said:
yeah i'm stuck with a locked boot-loader so stock kernel for me.
thanks
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You gotta locked bootloader or an unlocked one Dont worry, u can root both anywayz .
ashqmallik said:
You gotta locked bootloader or an unlocked one Dont worry, u can root both anywayz .
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my boot-loader is not unlock-able. i'm waiting for a way to unlock my boot-loader.
so with s1 server gone from se maybe it wont happen.
ashqmallik said:
You gotta locked bootloader or an unlocked one Dont worry, u can root both anywayz .
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this so sucks, i flashed gb instead of ics (i was on ics), so alot of force closes.:silly:
so i immediately flashed ics wiping the phone. now i have no root and the 3 step root is not working.
i guess i need to start all over right, go back to gb and then to ics?
i think i will now try another rom like XcreaM or maybe muiu..
hackit said:
this so sucks, i flashed gb instead of ics (i was on ics), so alot of force closes.:silly:
so i immediately flashed ics wiping the phone. now i have no root and the 3 step root is not working.
i guess i need to start all over right, go back to gb and then to ics?
i think i will now try another rom like XcreaM or maybe muiu..
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U dont need to go over GB to get ICS!! u can just flash ICS and root it . Am using 6.1.A.2.45 Generic NL stock firmware with custom KA v6 kernel and both of them are working pretty nicely without any hitch so far. Anywayz, heres what you do if you have an unlocked bootloader. Dial *#*#7378423#*#* to check your Bootloader status
Flash Firmware:
#Download stock ICS Firmware from here as an ftf.zip file. (I recommend 6.1.A.2.45 Generic NL)
#Downlaod and install latest Flashtool, unzip the ftf file and save the ftf file over at the 'firmware' folder in Flashtool.
#Connect your phone via usb to pc and let flashtool recongnize it
#Click the Thunder button in flashtool and choose Flashmode.
#Choose the ftf file. Dont click or touch anything else. Hit OK
#The flashtool will ask you to disconnect your phone.
#Disconnect your phone from usb. Turn it off.
#Hold down Power+Volume Down and connect the phone via usb to the pc. Green led (flashmode) will light up.
#Flashtool will automatically start flashing the new firmware.
#After finished flashing the firmware. Take it off from the usb and Reboot.
#Let our phone boot then go to Settings>Developer Options>tick right USB debugging (MUST)
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U'll need the below fastboot binaries and ANY ONE kernel to root your ICS (Any one)
#Fastboot Binaries (MUST)
#Xperia SSpeed v6 1.89GHz (KERNEL) (Highly Recommended if u want overclocked CPU, am using it and its clear and totally bug free)
or
#Advanced Kernel Build 14 (KERNEL)
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HOW TO ROOT:
1st Step:
#Download 7zip
#Right click on the ftf file which you have just flashed.
#Choose 7zip > Open archive
#Select just the kernel.sin file
#Click extract and save the file anywhere in desktop.
#Unzip the kernel folder (xsspeed or advanced kernel) that you have downloaded. Copy the kernel.elf file.
#Unzip and open the FASTBOOT BINARY folder. Go to 'fastboot' folder and paste the kernel.elf file
#Turn of your phone.
#Press Power Button+Volume UP Key and connect your phone via usb to your pc. BLUE led will light up (fastboot mode)
#The fastboot folder opened. Click 'SHIFT+RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON'
#Choose 'OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE' and you will get windows command prompt.
#Type the following command to check if device is connected.
Code:
fastboot devices
#Now flash the kernel
Code:
fastboot flash boot kernel.elf
#Now reboot from fastboot mode
Code:
fastboot reboot
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After the reboot, your phone will be rooted and will use custom kernel :highfive:
GETTING BACK TO STOCK KERNEL WITH ROOT ACCESS:
#Open Flashtool
#Turn off your phone and get into fastboot mode (Power+Volume UP then connect the phone via usb to pc. Blue led will turn on)
#Click the Thunder button and choose FASTBOOT
#Click 'Select Kernel To Flash'
#Choose the kernel.sin file that you have extracted earlier from the ftf file and saved earlier in your desktop.
#Reboot.
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Now your phone is rooted yet back to stock kernel
have fun :highfive: :highfive:
thanks for the guide.
now i'm back to ics and running Xcream (cool), with cwm & root. But without an unlocked boot-loader no extra tweaks for me. damn you rogers for locking my boot-loader.
so maybe you can help with a question. i have made a few themes for my older phones xperia x10, xperia play, htc raider, htc evo 3d. and really want to do the same for my xperia s.
now i have been reading and have the latest apk tool with the updates of apk tool jar and the aapt.exe.
i still can't recompile systemui.apk. and from what i'm reading you can't touch the framework res. now i'm use to using adb to push all my files to my phone.
so as the thread title said i was trying to change the font. and this caused a bootloop.
do you know of a guide or list of things we can tweak?
thanks