Hi all,
I've got a Xperia S and updated it into ICS. Now I'm in need of rooting this.
I just heard that Xperia S phones on ICS cannot (or harder) to root. Is it?
Or is there a easy way to root this phone?
Its easy to root your XS on ICS.
but first you have to be on GB firmware.
Here is the tutorial.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
Its very easy to root!
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If u are on ics just flash advance stock kernel,very easy no need to do anything.look in xperia s development forum,u will see.it also include cwm.
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My brother has a ray gingerbread 2.3.4 (4.0.2.A.0.62) locked bootloader. He wants to root it. I read that this version unrootable. I ve once rooted a xperia mini. Downgrade to .42 version using flashtool and root with zergush method (thanks to doomlord). Will this method works on ray as well? Ive read many posts, but im still dont understand. Anyone confirm or help? Thanks
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yes, it will work in xperia ray too. just downgrade and root. downgrade to 42 or 58 because both are rootable.
Thanks mate. I ll go tell him.
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hello everyone..
I have new xperia mini pro and just updated it to ICS 4.0.4 officially.
nothing is done in my phone like flashing or rooting.
whenever i try to customize it using mods it shows flash via CWM.
and with best of my knowledge CWM requires rooting and flashing.
is there any way i can flash zip files without rooting my phone.
or if have to root it please tell me the best way to do it as i think rooting with 4.0.4 is nt possible.
tankyou.
jdotk said:
hello everyone..
I have new xperia mini pro and just updated it to ICS 4.0.4 officially.
nothing is done in my phone like flashing or rooting.
whenever i try to customize it using mods it shows flash via CWM.
and with best of my knowledge CWM requires rooting and flashing.
is there any way i can flash zip files without rooting my phone.
or i have to root it please tell me the best way to do it as i think rooting with 4.0.4 is nt possible.
tankyou.
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for xperia mini(st15i) there is a temp CWM recovery that you can flash with flashtool(require unlocking bootloader) and you can flash mods and when you reboot the device CWM is gone.
search temp boot for xperia mini pro.if you find maybe usefull for you.
if you find temp boot for your device you can root your device with CWM.
Rooting is the gate to modding pal. . .
You need to do it. . .
Also bootloader should be unlocked as if u wanna install custom rom some of them are only for unlocked bootloaders. . .
Rest use search button
Happy modding
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Remember unlocking the boatloader u will loose ur warranty..
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Can you please tell me the best step by step guide to root mini pro with ics.
i googled a lot but every one suggested a different method. what would be the best method??
Thanks..
jdotk said:
Can you please tell me the best step by step guide to root mini pro with ics.
i googled a lot but every one suggested a different method. what would be the best method??
Thanks..
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Here u go..this link vl help u root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
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To use CWM you dont need to root your phone but you need to unlock the bootloader and flash a new kernel. This WILL void your warranty but if done correctly it opens a whole world of mods in android. Sony provides an official method of doig the same in their blog(jut google) but using that method makes you loose your drm. I did come across another method(on this forum) which claimed that you could do the same without loosing the drm but I havent tried it out.
You can without unlocking...
CircuitBug said:
To use CWM you dont need to root your phone but you need to unlock the bootloader and flash a new kernel. This WILL void your warranty but if done correctly it opens a whole world of mods in android. Sony provides an official method of doig the same in their blog(jut google) but using that method makes you loose your drm. I did come across another method(on this forum) which claimed that you could do the same without loosing the drm but I havent tried it out.
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Hello.
To use CWM without unlocking your bootloader, I did the following :
Start with an xperia mini pro with official ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)
First, I rooted my xperia following the topic : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701357
Then I used RecoverX to install CWM without unlocking the bootloader : http://www.iphoneandroidtips.org/how-to/recoverx-to-install-recovery-for-sony-xperia-phones/
Then you restart your Mini Pro when Sony appears, keep on taping on Volume down button to enter CWM menu :cyclops:
Then I could install custom ROMs CyanogenTimescape, RealICS, AOKP (Roms that allow locked bootloaders)
I hope that can help you.
sandy7 said:
Here u go..this link vl help u root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
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Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
jdotk said:
Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
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It's for 431.. it will work
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jdotk said:
Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
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Then you didn't look good enough in that topic.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Then you didn't look good enough in that topic.
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Sir i read it thoroughly.. but was unable to root.
wen i was trying 2b. I downloaded Xperia-ROOT.rev4.zip and executed 01-local-prop.cmd it said rooted device not found.
was there something i missed???
Thanks.
You need to have root already, before updating to ICS.
You need rooted Gingerbread in order to root ICS. Make sure ADB drivers are installed.
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Can any body help me to root my xperia sola having android version 2.3.7????
Rooting gb requires unlocked bootloader ( havent seen sola gb rooting topic yet
I suggest u to upgrade to ics n root
Since rooting will let u manipulate the device by urself so there is no point in staying at gb
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Rooting ics is much easier than gb.Just a number of clicks and you are done.
i have a sony live with walkman phone i had ics version but i want to root that
so i downgrade it to gingerbread version which is 0.58 build no. now i rooted it and
now i want to upgrade it to ics but on ics i don't want to loose my rooted power i mean i want to upgrade it with rooted ics .
please frnds tell me how to do that...
thx to all n advance
This will help you... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
If you don't want such a pain in the butt,just unlock bootloader,install custom kernel,flash custom rom (that are ICS) and boom....more awesomeness c:
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jiturawat said:
i have a sony live with walkman phone i had ics version but i want to root that
so i downgrade it to gingerbread version which is 0.58 build no. now i rooted it and
now i want to upgrade it to ics but on ics i don't want to loose my rooted power i mean i want to upgrade it with rooted ics .
please frnds tell me how to do that...
thx to all n advance
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Please please please search and read! There's my rooting guide and it's pinned in the general section. There you can see how to root your phone and you can ask questions there if anything goes wrong
oh man u don't have to downgrade for GB to root your device
If you''re already in rooted GB , just flash the ICS firmware without wipe the data :good:
Yup, juz install custom rom such as cm9 or realics (r6), im using r6 and all works fine to me, but I suggest u better make a backup 1st
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hey guys,
I just bought my xperia Go, and i've been reading around, to "assimilate" all this information. I have a couple of questions:
Fact1: My phone is a locked bootloader, and is not possible to unlock.
Fact2: It has ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54
Fact3: My carrier (tmn Portugal) still isnt upgrading to Jb. So for me there is no official update to JB yet.
Questions:
Should i upgrade to JB ? wich rom should i use? If i upgrade to official JB, its not possible to root yet? Or should i root my phone before upgrade? Im confused, if you guys could help me out. Thanks
Do you get notification update at Sony PC Companion?
If no you need to root your phone and change SI number at build.prop to get update or you can download JB ft and flash via flash tool.
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Ben Ling said:
Do you get notification update at Sony PC Companion?
If no you need to root your phone and change SI number at build.prop to get update or you can download JB ft and flash via flash tool.
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Hey Ben, thanks for your answer.
Nope, i don't get any update notification. What method do you recommend?
On the link below, there is 2 JB oficial ftf files, which one should i use?!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267712
Also, if i update to a stock JB firmware, i will not be able to root?
Thanks
variant0 said:
Hey Ben, thanks for your answer.
Nope, i don't get any update notification. What method do you recommend?
On the link below, there is 2 JB oficial ftf files, which one should i use?!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267712
Also, if i update to a stock JB firmware, i will not be able to root?
Thanks
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You can choose Xperia go stock JB ftf HK,and yes you can root your phone.
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variant0 said:
hey guys,
I just bought my xperia Go, and i've been reading around, to "assimilate" all this information. I have a couple of questions:
Fact1: My phone is a locked bootloader, and is not possible to unlock.
Fact2: It has ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54
Fact3: My carrier (tmn Portugal) still isnt upgrading to Jb. So for me there is no official update to JB yet.
Questions:
Should i upgrade to JB ? wich rom should i use? If i upgrade to official JB, its not possible to root yet? Or should i root my phone before upgrade? Im confused, if you guys could help me out. Thanks
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Upgrade only to the Official rom..as ur bootloader is locked