This is a tutorial on how to root 2011er xperia devices. This method is for locked bootloader with stock sony kernel.
I know there are several threads on this topic, but many people asked me so - here we go:
Rooting your device will void your warranty! Your are doing all the following steps on your own risk!
First look here:
1. Your firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58
2. Your firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.62 or 4.0.2.A.0.69
3. Your firmware is 4.1.B.0.431
4. Your firmware is 4.1.B.0.587
5. Unlocked Bootloader
6. The new ultimative rooting script for all firmware versions
7. Other methods (stable and experimental)
1. For 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware:
a) Flashtool method
This is a very easy method to root your phone. For this method you download flashtool from here and install it.
When it is installed, you launch it.
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On your phone you go to Settings -> Applications -> and enable unknown sources.
After that, you go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and enable usb debugging.
Finally you go to Settings ->Sony Ericsson ->Connectivity ->USB connection mode ->MSC
Now you connect your device to the pc and flashtool will automatically recognize it.
Now if your device is connected and recognized, we can begin with the rooting process:
For that we click on the open padlock here:
Now it will root your device automatically
Here's the log:
Code:
19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO - drivers folder is the drivers installer
19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.1.0 built on 2012-05-01 22:07:23
19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
19/057/2012 22:57:13 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
19/057/2012 22:57:14 - INFO - Connected device : SK17
19/057/2012 22:57:14 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
19/057/2012 22:57:14 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
19/058/2012 22:58:16 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\.\devices\SK17\busybox\1.19.0\busy box to /data/local/tmp/busybox
19/058/2012 22:58:17 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
19/058/2012 22:58:17 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
19/058/2012 22:58:42 - INFO - Waiting for device
19/058/2012 22:58:42 - INFO - Device disconnected
19/058/2012 22:58:44 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
19/058/2012 22:58:45 - INFO - Running part2 of Root Exploit
19/058/2012 22:58:45 - INFO - Running rootit2
19/058/2012 22:58:49 - INFO - Finished!.
19/058/2012 22:58:49 - INFO - Root should be available after reboot!
19/058/2012 22:58:50 - INFO - Device disconnected
19/058/2012 22:58:56 - INFO - Log written to C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-08-19_10-57-08.log
19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Connected device : SK17
19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
19/059/2012 22:59:32 - INFO - Remounting system read-write
19/059/2012 22:59:34 - INFO - Installing toolbox to device...
19/059/2012 22:59:34 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\custom\root\ftkit.tar to /data/local/tmp
19/059/2012 22:59:35 - INFO - Running installftkit as root thru sysrun
19/059/2012 22:59:35 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
Gratulation! You have a rooted xperia 2011 device now!
b) DooMLoRD's Toolkit
This is a very easy method for rooting, too. You just go to this thread by DooMLoRD and click thanks for his great toolkit!
Then you download the toolkit and when it has finished downloading you unpack the zip and open the folder!
Before we can start we must go on the device and do the following steps:
First you go on your phone and go to Settings -> Applications -> and enable unknown sources.
After that, you go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and enable usb debugging.
Finally you go to Settings ->Sony Ericsson ->Connectivity ->USB connection mode ->MSC
Now you run the toolkit by clicking the runme.bat
The toolkit will start in a cmd window
Now you only have to hit any key and the rooting toolkit will automatically root the device.
Gratulation! You have a rooted xperia 2011 device now!
2. For 4.0.2.A.0.62 or 4.0.2.A.0.69
To root these two firmware versions, you'll first have to downgrade your phone to 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58.
Remember: Flashing firmware may void your warranty!
Your data will be lost throug this step, so if you want to, save it using for example Android Assistant, which can backup the .apk (but the data will be lost), or you use adb backup. Remember to save your contacts and sms, too!
MAKE SURE PC COMPANION OR SONY UPDATE SERVICE ISN'T RUNNING IN BACKGROUND WHILE YOU ARE FLASHING!!! DON'T USE THIS METHOD IF YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED, OTHERWISE YOUR DEVICE WILL BRICK!! (Unlocked bootloaders can't do updates over the air, but flashing won't destroy your phone on unlocked bootloader!)
First you have to flash the 4.0.2.A.0.42. To do so you download and install flashtool from here.
You can download the firmware from this thread by benji.berg or here by someguyfromhell.
Thanks for sharing the firmware with us!
Download the 4.0.2.A.0.42 for your device!
After the installation of Flashtool you open the windows explorer and go to the downloaded file. If it is a 7z or zip archive you unpack it to get a .ftf file.
Now you open the flashtool installation folder. There you go to the drivers folder and install the drivers.
In the flashtool -> drivers folder is the drivers installer
Now we go to the downloaded .ftf file and copy it to the firmware folder of Flashtool
Programs -> Flashtool -> Firmwares:
Next we launch flashtool
Now, to flash a new firmware, we click on the flash
In the Mode Selector you choose Flashmode and click ok
In the next step you choose the firmware and you mark wipe data and wipe cache. Just mark it like you see it in the picture. If you are sure all is marked right, you click ok
Now you have to turn off your device. Make sure the battery is more than 75%. You press and hold the volume down key and while pressing volume down you connect your device to pc. The green led will light up and Flashtool will automatically flash the new firmware.
DON'T DISCONNECT THE DEVICE FROM YOUR PC DURING THE FLASHING PROCESS!!
Here's the flashing log:
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20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO -
20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.1.0 built on 2012-05-01 22:07:23
20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
20/019/2012 11:19:44 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/019/2012 11:19:49 - INFO - Selected Xperia MiniPro (SK17i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_HU.ftf
20/019/2012 11:19:49 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
20/019/2012 11:19:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Reading device information
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Start Flashing
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Flashing loader
20/019/2012 11:19:58 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED / IMEI : xxx
20/019/2012 11:19:58 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:01 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:01 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:01 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:04 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:04 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:04 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:14 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
20/022/2012 11:22:17 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
20/022/2012 11:22:19 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - Ending flash session
20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - Flashing finished.
20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
Check your log first before you restart the phone. If there are no errors, go on.
You have to restart your phone then. When it has started go through the setup assistant.
You are on 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware now, so you go to
1. For 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware and root your device like it is explained there.
When your device is rooted, you connect your xperia via wifi to the internet. Now you start the update center (on your phone) and search for updates. It will find the update to 4.0.2.A.0.62 which you install over the air (ota=via wlan, not connect to pc) then.
Now you click on download and install it.
After a reboot you have a rooted 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware!
The rooting methods/toolkits/firmwares/etc were NOT my work, I've just collected different tutorials on rooting the xperia devices like xperia mini/mini pro/active/ray/lww/etc in one big rooting guide!
3. For 4.1.B.0.431
Just look in this very nice tutorial to root the ics firmware of the devices.
4. For 4.1.B.0.587
To root this firmware version please go here. This tutorial by alokbina should help you!
5. Unlocked bootloader
If you have an unlocked bootloader, you can just flash a custom kernel (boot.img), that is prerooted. Check out development forum, for all the kernels!
6. The new ultimative rooting script for all firmware versions!
Here you can find the best way to root your phone on every software version (gingerbread and ice cream sandwich). Just download the script and run it. Then your phone should be rooted! Good luck and a big thanks to Nabeel.
7. Other methods (stable and experimental)
Cyida impactor
honestly, I don't think we need one more tutorial, there are already several of'em. why repeating the stuff said by somebody else?
najodleglejszy said:
honestly, I don't think we need one more tutorial, there are already several of'em. why repeating the stuff said by somebody else?
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Cause there are so many people asking "how to root st15i" and then there comes out, that they are on .62 firmware which is unrootable. Or they telling a root problem, but they are on .69 firmware or ics! I wanna make a rooting guide with all firmwares included, so also newbies can just look for their firmware and root it!
yeah yeah, great, but when someone asks, one can just post him the link to the pinned topic visible on the very top of the section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
najodleglejszy said:
yeah yeah, great, but when someone asks, one can just post him the link to the pinned topic visible on the very top of the section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
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I know but there's only 1 method and in the end I wanna have a tutorial for all firmwares with all methods etc...
I know the very great thread by someguyfromhell but there's only 1 method and if that doesn't work there's the flashtool method and doomlords method and there are many different for the different firmwares
Great tutorial! A bit off topic, can you also make a tutorial on how to unlock bootloader? That's my problem as of now
The easiest and most effective way Thanks!
For unlocking Bootloader? Maybe, but the Problem is my bl is unlocked yet so I have to relock and unlock again
For unlocking look http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ here.
It's a great guide, if you don't understand anything, just ask in the Forum
Is there still no way to root .62 firmware?
amnher said:
Is there still no way to root .62 firmware?
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No only with downgrade upgrade method. But it's very easy as you see in the tutorial
link for xmini .42 is down
amnher said:
link for xmini .42 is down
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Here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
flashing that will not void warranty? my warranty is still up to september 2013
amnher said:
flashing that will not void warranty? my warranty is still up to september 2013
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It will void warranty like rooting, but normally sony can't notice that you flashed something. It's the official firmware, so sony won't get it. And if you update then to .62 ota they shouldn't notice, but can't promise!
The problem is, that this is not the same firmware for your country, it's generic world. Maybe read here.
Please see this! You are able to root 4.0.4 version. http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
toumbo said:
Please see this! You are able to root 4.0.4 version. http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
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Sure, but you have to downgrade to gingerbread first and run local-prop and after update with wipe data unmarked run push-root-files.
Or you have to flash neo kernel and root, etc...
It made me more afraid
amnher said:
It made me more afraid
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If I were you I would root. You can use root apps, like Titanium backup to backup apps + data and uninstall crap like facebook
Or LBE Privacy Guard can change permissions of apps like turn off gps or wifi for special apps!
While flashing your si number will be changed, so your region. For example ics update was rolled out from si numbers. While flashing our si number will be changed, but that's normally no problem. But I'm not sure, if sony could notice if it's not the original si anymore
mihahn said:
If I were you I would root. You can use root apps, like Titanium backup to backup apps + data and uninstall crap like facebook
Or LBE Privacy Guard can change permissions of apps like turn off gps or wifi for special apps!
While flashing your si number will be changed, so your region. For example ics update was rolled out from si numbers. While flashing our si number will be changed, but that's normally no problem. But I'm not sure, if sony could notice if it's not the original si anymore
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is the SI number the same for all device in a country?
Cause I have found a firmware for my region. A forum provided me a Philippine firmware in which the country I reside on
I don't Know exactly, maybe ask Google
But I think so just take that Firmware and root your phone...
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[Guide][28-01-12]Xtra Noob guide to help you to get 62 rooted for Neo & V Locked Bl
Alright this is a guide for those that have firmware 62 that can not be rooted,
if you have updated with official SE programs,
i help you people to get 62 rooted !!
This is working for both, Neo And Neo V
and this is with kernel and Firmware !!
Important !!! >> OTA << is over the AIR and NOT with Pc Companion !!!
I Hope That You Peeps Understand This NOW !!
I Dont Tell It 10,000 TIMES !!
* OTA is with the phone itself so no cables, pc etc. NEEDED !! *
For OTA do this:
* Go to Settings
* Go to about phone
* Go to software update
* 1st Install Flashtool. File here:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
* If the new flashtool dont work for you, choose the older version of it !!
* Get the tft file here and choose for flashable 42
This is for Neo:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258723
This is for Neo V:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19808360&postcount=3
* Then open de winzip file with win.rar or another program
and put the tft file into firmwares folder in the flashtool menu
(go to your computer then C driver and open flashtool en there you will see
firmwares folder so put the tft file there)
* Open flashtool(double click on the icon or shortcut you have make on you desktop
or go to your C driver and go to flashtool)
* Flashmode:
* Connect your device in flashmode,
* That is pressing the back button on you phone when it`s off
* Connect you usb cable
* wait till flashtool is done( phone reboots automatic)
* flash the file 42 with flashtool,
tick only wiping data & cache.
* turn you phone on
* set usb debugging on
* then go to flashool, advance, root and then
go to zergRush Exploit
* If the Root from flashtool dont work for you,
Use this from DooMlord:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
* your phone is rooted now and then do the OTA
to get firmware 62 and you done !!
* Last one to install CWM,
* Get the file here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?73xv18tht0e8zt4
these are the steps:
increase your screen timeout to 10 min !!
1. Extract the above files
2. Browse to the Folder
3.Enable USB Debugging on device
4.Connect your device using usb data cable
5. Run " install-cwm1.cmd" for Neo V
6.Follow on screen instruction
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Thanks to:
Gregbradley > Learned A Ton From Him, My Good Best Friend !!
Mazzit > To get rooted 62
eqlove196426597 > Neo ftf files
vimjam > Neo V ftf files
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Proof is here on my Neo V
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Can I install cwm after using superoneclick
(superoneclick used the zergRUSH exploit)
And if yes, when installing clockwork mod recovery, do i have to keep the sd card mounted or unmount it?
But if we flash ONLY .42 kernel (kernel.sin) will it works?
Because kernel is 6Mb file only and all process is way faster. ??
Thanx
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28/034/2012 22:34:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/035/2012 22:35:37 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/037/2012 22:37:42 - INFO - Selected Ne0V_4.0.2.A.0.42.ftf
28/037/2012 22:37:42 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/037/2012 22:37:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/038/2012 22:38:04 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/038/2012 22:38:04 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/038/2012 22:38:04 - INFO - Reading device information
28/038/2012 22:38:04 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.
28/038/2012 22:38:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/038/2012 22:38:05 - INFO - Flashing loader
28/038/2012 22:38:07 - INFO - Loader version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
28/038/2012 22:38:07 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:10 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:11 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:12 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:13 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:13 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:23 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
28/039/2012 22:39:05 - ERROR - Read error :31 : Urządzenie dołączone do komputera nie działa.
28/039/2012 22:39:05 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
28/039/2012 22:39:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Adn what now?? Phone when start.... stop on SE screen and reboot
Kuter_tm said:
28/034/2012 22:34:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/035/2012 22:35:37 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/037/2012 22:37:42 - INFO - Selected Ne0V_4.0.2.A.0.42.ftf
28/037/2012 22:37:42 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/037/2012 22:37:49 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/038/2012 22:38:04 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/038/2012 22:38:04 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/038/2012 22:38:04 - INFO - Reading device information
28/038/2012 22:38:04 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.
28/038/2012 22:38:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/038/2012 22:38:05 - INFO - Flashing loader
28/038/2012 22:38:07 - INFO - Loader version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
28/038/2012 22:38:07 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:10 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:11 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:12 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:13 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:13 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
28/038/2012 22:38:23 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
28/039/2012 22:39:05 - ERROR - Read error :31 : Urządzenie dołączone do komputera nie działa.
28/039/2012 22:39:05 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
28/039/2012 22:39:06 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
Adn what now?? Phone when start.... stop on SE screen and reboot
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Try again....
;/ i change USB and i think its work becouse
28/000/2012 23:00:10 - INFO - Selected Ne0V_4.0.2.A.0.42.ftf
28/000/2012 23:00:10 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/000/2012 23:00:12 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/000/2012 23:00:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/000/2012 23:00:28 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/000/2012 23:00:29 - INFO - Reading device information
28/000/2012 23:00:29 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.
28/000/2012 23:00:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/000/2012 23:00:29 - INFO - Flashing loader
28/000/2012 23:00:31 - INFO - Loader version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
28/000/2012 23:00:31 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:34 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:35 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:36 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:37 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:37 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:47 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
28/003/2012 23:03:12 - INFO - Flashing finished.
28/003/2012 23:03:12 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
28/003/2012 23:03:12 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
28/003/2012 23:03:13 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/003/2012 23:03:14 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/003/2012 23:03:15 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I unplug phone power on i see sony ericsson and reboot again Sony Ericsson and reboot..... all the time WTF?
I think i see problem.... i have NEO (just) MT15i and soft is for Neo V its can be it?
As there is already a similar guide in Dev section I've moved this guide to general section where new members have no restriction of 10 posts. Thanks Pandemic for all the help! Best regards,
Kuter_tm said:
;/ i change USB and i think its work becouse
28/000/2012 23:00:10 - INFO - Selected Ne0V_4.0.2.A.0.42.ftf
28/000/2012 23:00:10 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
28/000/2012 23:00:12 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
28/000/2012 23:00:28 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/000/2012 23:00:28 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
28/000/2012 23:00:29 - INFO - Reading device information
28/000/2012 23:00:29 - INFO - Phone reading for flashing.
28/000/2012 23:00:29 - INFO - Start Flashing
28/000/2012 23:00:29 - INFO - Flashing loader
28/000/2012 23:00:31 - INFO - Loader version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
28/000/2012 23:00:31 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:34 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:35 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:36 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:37 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:37 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
28/000/2012 23:00:47 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
28/003/2012 23:03:12 - INFO - Flashing finished.
28/003/2012 23:03:12 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
28/003/2012 23:03:12 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
28/003/2012 23:03:13 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
28/003/2012 23:03:14 - INFO - Device disconnected
28/003/2012 23:03:15 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
I unplug phone power on i see sony ericsson and reboot again Sony Ericsson and reboot..... all the time WTF?
I think i see problem.... i have NEO (just) MT15i and soft is for Neo V its can be it?
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Yeah thats possible, its for neo v !!
To others why you say that neo is better, and why is it crash all the time if you try this if it is for neo v.
These are the right steps, so more simpler then this i cant make, i do these steps and get never an error, some doing some wrong things
Ok i instal this M15 3.0.A.2.181 and phon is again onlinei try from this ver of FW root and instal 2.3.4 but i have maybe stupid question.... i have clean soft before when i want to instal somthink i enter xplore and find *.app to instal now i havent any file menager.... there is enny way to put somewhere app file to phon will see it without instalin file explorer....
Kuter_tm said:
Ok i instal this M15 3.0.A.2.181 and phon is again onlinei try from this ver of FW root and instal 2.3.4 but i have maybe stupid question.... i have clean soft before when i want to instal somthink i enter xplore and find *.app to instal now i havent any file menager.... there is enny way to put somewhere app file to phon will see it without instalin file explorer....
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Huh? I cant ubderstand you? Which file xplorer do you need, on your phone or pc?
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hehe i think that u dont understand me.... hmmm
where on SD card i can place app file and be able to install it... i have clear soft and i havent any file explorer from market etc
Kuter_tm said:
hehe i think that u dont understand me.... hmmm
where on SD card i can place app file and be able to install it... i have clear soft and i havent any file explorer from market etc
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You need file explorer anyway for explore this app in sdcard...
And no matter where you put this file...without any file explorer you cant install it.
Kuter_tm said:
hehe i think that u dont understand me.... hmmm
where on SD card i can place app file and be able to install it... i have clear soft and i havent any file explorer from market etc
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Put your sd in your phone, get connect with your pgone with the pc put the file in a new map with name what you want and put it there and enter cwm and flash the zipfile where you putting it in the map, just follow the steps And are you rooted ane have cwm?
Im going to sleep now, good night everyone !!
Again fail.....
I try to rot by this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133339
and i try fix batery 0%... and nothink i flash again and batery still 0%
Thanks for this, but is there a way to do this by unlocking the bootloader?
I have already tried unlocking the bootloader physically using the test point, but it didn't work - still says the BL is locked.
I have tried your way, and it works! But I want to install a custom ROM on my Xperia Neo, and every time I install a custom ROM using the CW-Install, it gets hung during boot up.
I should never have switched from HTC...
i start fight again... all night i charge phone and batery is still dead.... now im try to unroot by superoneclick and reflash soft using .042 now phone is booting....
and my baterry is still 0% any ideal why and how i can fix it ? hmmm i try install .062 maybe it help me i havent more ideas
Kuter_tm said:
i start fight again... all night i charge phone and batery is still dead.... now im try to unroot by superoneclick and reflash soft using .042 now phone is booting....
and my baterry is still 0% any ideal why and how i can fix it ? hmmm i try install .062 maybe it help me i havent more ideas
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Which phone do you have main, this is for neo v, its so simple just follow the steps correctly and its done, not so hard to understand. Damn!
I have NEO and just NEo mt15i and im FIX it phone havent 0% of battery i use this GUIDE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312398
and work fine for me EXACLY this part
1. Read the full post, especially the FAQ. In case of doubt, you can use this guide to know how to do things:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1133650
2. Unlock booloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1034087
3. Grab the most recent kernel patch from this thread. The file is boot.img.xxx.7z for your phone (ARC / NEO). We call this the kernel patch, or only the patch.
4. You must be same firmware and patch version, so if you aren't firmware xxx, use flashtools to flash the correct firmware. and wipe the data if downgrading firmware version. You can find some recent stock firmwares in the [Firmwares (.FTF)] section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1304634
5. Use fastboot to flash boot.img contained in file boot.img.xxx.arc.7z (or boot.img.xxx.neo.7z for NEO users). Flash the .img file, not the .7z file .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1116970
6. Now you have a phone showing allways 85% battery capacity
7. Install most recent FuelGaugeFixV??.apk from this thread (Bazoocaze version).
8. For the first time, make sure the charger is plugged, and select "Start full charge" from the apk fix menu (use the menu button to show options). A full charge takes 3h00 ~ 3h40.
9. Now you have a fully charged phone, and apk fix updates battery % acordingly to phone usage.
10. See "Kernel issues" and "APK issues".
11. Press the tanks button on this thread, and optionally feel free to buy me some gift/beer/pizza/coffe.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/dona....php?u=4215483
12. Finish
From end of post im download boot.img.4.0.2.A.0.42.neo.7z cos i have soft 0.42 instal it by fast boot and work for me then install charger monitor and for now phone is charging to full
Hi to all, I cannot flash nor downgrade my 0.62 xperia mini to 0.42 or 0.62 prerooted version.
I did all, after i connect my device in flash mode, and just after 2-3 seconds, i get this:
27/057/2012 18:57:45 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
27/057/2012 18:57:45 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.6.9.1 built on 2012-04-09 19:22:19
27/057/2012 18:57:45 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
27/057/2012 18:57:47 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
27/057/2012 18:57:48 - INFO - Connected device : ST15
27/057/2012 18:57:48 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
27/057/2012 18:57:48 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
27/058/2012 18:58:01 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/059/2012 18:59:34 - INFO - Selected ST15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Kernel+Baseband.ftf
27/059/2012 18:59:34 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
27/059/2012 18:59:34 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
27/059/2012 18:59:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/059/2012 18:59:45 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
27/059/2012 18:59:45 - INFO - Reading device information
27/059/2012 18:59:45 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
27/059/2012 18:59:45 - INFO - Start Flashing
27/059/2012 18:59:45 - INFO - Flashing loader
27/059/2012 18:59:47 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
27/059/2012 18:59:47 - INFO - Ending flash session
27/059/2012 18:59:47 - INFO - Flashing finished.
27/059/2012 18:59:47 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
27/059/2012 18:59:47 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
27/059/2012 18:59:48 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/059/2012 18:59:49 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/059/2012 18:59:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
27/059/2012 18:59:58 - INFO - Device disconnected
After that, i open my phone and nothing is changed. Can someone help me? I want to do this, because i want to fix my phone's known overheating and touchbuttons' issue...
This ftf file that you used, included only kernel and baseband, that's why you didn't notice any difference. You need a full firmware, you can find .42 firmware from my tutorial, link in the signature.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
Someguyfromhell said:
This ftf file that you used, included only kernel and baseband, that's why you didn't notice any difference. You need a full firmware, you can find .42 firmware from my tutorial, link in the signature.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
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Thanks! Now i am downloading the files which you said and i will try to do it again, if i do, i write.
Someguyfromhell said:
This ftf file that you used, included only kernel and baseband, that's why you didn't notice any difference. You need a full firmware, you can find .42 firmware from my tutorial, link in the signature.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
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i tried it with no luck it just says "phone connected in flash mode" and after nothing happened
frodoozan said:
i tried it with no luck it just says "phone connected in flash mode" and after nothing happened
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27/059/2012 18:59:47 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
Did you enable those settings?
Someguyfromhell said:
This ftf file that you used, included only kernel and baseband, that's why you didn't notice any difference. You need a full firmware, you can find .42 firmware from my tutorial, link in the signature.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
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actually if he only flashes kernel, he should be able to root right,?
since the kernel was changed by sony and root was not acquirable(i had read somewhere)
Yes i checked unknown sources... Maybe i need to unlock the bootloader first. Is there an easy way to unlock bootloader? Because i read it and i didn't understand well
I also noticed that when i click help>check drivers in flashtool, it gives this:
28/042/2012 10:42:14 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
28/042/2012 10:42:14 - INFO - - none
28/042/2012 10:42:14 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
28/042/2012 10:42:14 - INFO - - none
Is it a problem? I have android sdk tools and google driver package installed.
frodoozan said:
Yes i checked unknown sources... Maybe i need to unlock the bootloader first. Is there an easy way to unlock bootloader? Because i read it and i didn't understand well
I also noticed that when i click help>check drivers in flashtool, it gives this:
28/042/2012 10:42:14 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
28/042/2012 10:42:14 - INFO - - none
28/042/2012 10:42:14 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
28/042/2012 10:42:14 - INFO - - none
Is it a problem? I have android sdk tools and google driver package installed.
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did you follow the sony site?
clear instructions given
unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com
gandhar said:
did you follow the sony site?
clear instructions given
unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com
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Yes I did! But Flashloader doesn't work! I dont know why... I do all but the last thing flashloader says is only "28/005/2012 14:05:45 - INFO - Selected ST15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Kernel+Baseband.ftf"
and after nothing happens
Did you install the flashtool drivers in flashtool/drivers?
Do you have SE PC companion?
Here's a guide on how to install ADB drivers:
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/
It's obvious really, but when you click flashmode in flashtool and the firmware selection windoew comes up, don't change anything.
adsp.sin has to be selected under firmware content. I say this because I've seen some people change that. The result would be obvious
rodecre soliloquy
iONEx said:
Did you install the flashtool drivers in flashtool/drivers?
Do you have SE PC companion?
Here's a guide on how to install ADB drivers:
http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-set-up-adb-usb-drivers-for-android-devices/
It's obvious really, but when you click flashmode in flashtool and the firmware selection windoew comes up, don't change anything.
adsp.sin has to be selected under firmware content. I say this because I've seen some people change that. The result would be obvious
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after i select flashmode, i choose the ftf file, and i can't see anything under firmware content, that place is completely gray... after i click ok, nothing happen except file selected message...
frodoozan said:
after i select flashmode, i choose the ftf file, and i can't see anything under firmware content, that place is completely gray... after i click ok, nothing happen except file selected message...
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what is the size of the ftf file?is it >200mb, then it is complete rom+kernel
if not, then download a complete ftf
gandhar said:
what is the size of the ftf file?is it >200mb, then it is complete rom+kernel
if not, then download a complete ftf
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yes it is more than 200 mb. I tried to unlock my bootloader today, But i didn't get any message in that procedure. How can i check if i succesfully unlocked or not?
I will say it again.
You need to use a proper ftf file to flash the whole firmware.
Install it exactly the same way as earlier.
Bootloader doesn't have to be unlocked for this.
Someguyfromhell said:
I will say it again.
You need to use a proper ftf file to flash the whole firmware.
Install it exactly the same way as earlier.
Bootloader doesn't have to be unlocked for this.
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Yes i understood, i downloaded the ftf file from your thread, but when i flash it, it last only 1 second... I think it doesnt really flash. After i open the phone, and i see nothing is changed.
frodoozan said:
Yes i understood, i downloaded the ftf file from your thread, but when i flash it, it last only 1 second... I think it doesnt really flash. After i open the phone, and i see nothing is changed.
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Files have been tested and are known to be working.
It means you have done something wrong then.
Someguyfromhell said:
Files have been tested and are known to be working.
It means you have done something wrong then.
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I think i have a problem with my computer or that flash tool software...
This is what i do:
I click flash icon
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I select flashmode
I select full ftf file. But at the right side there is nothing... I click ok
And this is the only result which i get everytime. After i connect my device in flash mode, still nothing is happening...
Seems like downloading issue to me. Tried redownloading?
Yes probably, i am downloading again. Or i will try on another computer, thanks to all for your replies =)
Finally I found the reason. I changed Windows' language and region options to English and USA, and problem is solved. This is why flashtool didn't work on my pc.
Code:
Disclaimer: I bare no responsibility for any damage
to ur device, But will try my level best to help u out at any
point
Code:
Changelog: Links updated 03-01-2015
After hours of flashing reflashing browsing and rebooting, Finally i did it and would like to explain the right method to root your Xperia Pro with Android 4.0.4 with Build number 4.1.B.0.587
WORKS ON LOCKED/UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER: CONFIRMED:good::good::good:
(Let us know your result)
This is a combination of several methods, explained.
Follow carefully.
TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK
Files Required
1. Android 4.0.3 Kernel 4.1.A.0.562 Thanks to Madfysh
(If this does not work use 4.1.B.0.431 kernel)
2. ROM for Xperia Pro MK16i/a ICS 4.0.4 Newest Build Number 4.1.B.0.587
LINK
3. Download Flashtool (Use torrent to download, if the depositfiles link isn't working.)
Thanks to Androxyde and Bin4ry
4. Flashtool Drivers for your Device (In this case Xperia Pro)
Thanks to DooMLoRD
5. DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su.zip
Thanks to DooMLoRD
Download the file and save it on c:\
Extract ALL the files in the zip
Before you begin, enable "USB DEBUGGING" {To do so, Go to Settings>Developer Options>USB Debugging)
enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" {To do so go to Settings>Security>Unknown sources
STEPS
PART A
1. Install Flashtool
2. Install Flashtool Drivers
3. Flash the Android 4.0.3 Kernel 4.1.A.0.562 i.e File number 1 in the above list.
a. Copy the downloaded file into C:\Flashtool\firmwares\
b. Run Flashtool>Flashmode>select the file
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
c. Select No Verification
d. Click OK
e. Follow the instruction
wait untill you see,
Ending flash session
INFO - Flashing finished.
INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
INFO - Device connected in flash mode
YOUR PHONE WILL NOT BOOT AT THIS POINT BECAUSE OF KERNEL|BOOTLOADER MISMATCH
WARNING: AT THIS POINT CLOSE FLASHTOOL AND SUS(if running)
4. Now you have Android 4.0.3 Kernel 4.1.A.0.562, now you can follow DooMLoRD's method, it goes like this
a. go to C:\DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su
b. doubleclick runme.bat
c. sit back read the on screen instructions
d. the device will reboot a couple of times
e. when the script finishes it will say "ALL DONE"
{Remember to hit ENTER when your phone's LED lights up.. Front key LED, If the Phone Doesnt turn ON, remove battery and restart}
5. At this point your phone is ROOTED!!
PART B
6. Now you need to load the final kernel.
a. Extract ROM for Xperia Pro MK16i/a ICS 4.0.4 Newest Build Number 4.1.B.0.587
b. Now you'll hav a file filename.ftf
{And YES, that file is for MK16i, but it'll work for MK16a.. }
c. Copy this file to C:\Flashtool\firmwares\
-- Remove battery and reinsert>>
d. Run Flashtool>Flashmode>select the file
e. Deselect wipe data, wipe cache, wipe app log + exclude System, baseband, Fota, TA
f. Select No Verification
g. Click OK Image Attached
h. Follow the instruction
wait until you see,
Ending flash session
INFO - Flashing finished.
INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
INFO - Device connected in flash mode
REBOOT the device...
And THATS ALL.. Now you have a rooted Xperia Pro with Locked Bootloader Nice and easy..
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I took a lot of time to create this post with all the file links attached..
DONT FORGET TO HIT THANKS:laugh:
references:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684009
Thanx to AeonWorld
Great Instruction
:good:
Amazing work. I was struggling to find manual to do this.
Instruction was grate help. Nice work man !!!
Thank you
Keep posting new stuff.
I've seen a couple of posts that always refers to arc,arc s and pro.Does this mean
the same files and method applies for all
3?
Sent from my LT15i using xda app-developers app
Sandro8771 said:
I've seen a couple of posts that always refers to arc,arc s and pro.Does this mean
the same files and method applies for all
3?
Sent from my LT15i using xda app-developers app
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The kernel used to downgrade in this method is the same, If you want to root LT15i please follow this
Unfortunately There is no seperate section for Xperia Pro
Thank you..
Hit Thanks If this helped..
thx for the post i used this way in the 431 version but now i got unlocked bootloader so i unlock in other way but thx for the method
Hello,
I tried rooting my phone with the instructions you've provided. They all goes well! But after the last step I start my phone it has all software that are included in the full Kernel... But Superuser app is missing and I cannot open any application that requires root access, they all say Device is not rooted. Any idea what could be going wrong?
*Cheers
Ferrard said:
Hello,
I tried rooting my phone with the instructions you've provided. They all goes well! But after the last step I start my phone it has all software that are included in the full Kernel... But Superuser app is missing and I cannot open any application that requires root access, they all say Device is not rooted. Any idea what could be going wrong?
*Cheers
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So what you are saying is, basically u are having the same device with no changes BEFORE and AFTER doin al dis, ryt?? :cyclops:
Hmmm...
ashikonxda said:
6. Now you need to load the final kernel.
a. Extract ROM for Xperia Pro MK16i/a ICS 4.0.4 Newest Build Number 4.1.B.0.587 i.e, File number 2 in the above list.
{For those of u who dont know, extract file1, file 2 will be automatically extracted}
b. now u'l hav a file named MK16a_4.0.4_USgeneric.ftf
{And YES, that file is for MK16a, but it'll work for MK16i.. TRIED AND TESTED}
c. copy this file to C:\Flashtool\firmwares\
d. Run Flashtool>Flashmode>select the file
e. Deselect wipe data, wipe cache, wipe app log
f. Select No Verification
g. Click OK
h. Follow the instruction
wait until u c,
Ending flash session
INFO - Flashing finished.
INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
INFO - Device connected in flash mode
REBOOT the device...
And THATS ALL.. Now u have a rooted Xperia Pro with Locked Bootloader Nice and easy..
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I took a lot of time to create this post with all the file links attached..
DONT FORGET TO HIT THANKS:laugh:
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Sorry I missed a step over there, since i mentioned kernel, i thought you would know..
Its my bad..
U need to exclude System, baseband, Fota, TA
I'm pretty sure u did that step wrong.. Sorry to say but now u have to do the entire process again..
To help you with this, here's how the Flastool looks
HI,
Aw, that's where I missed. Sorry I'm new to Android and just getting things started here.! I'll do it again. This process anyways takes less than 15 minutes.. Thanks for the reply!!
*Cheers
ashikonxda said:
So what you are saying is, basically u are having the same device with no changes BEFORE and AFTER doin al dis, ryt?? :cyclops:
Hmmm...
Sorry I missed a step over there, since i mentioned kernel, i thought you would know..
Its my bad..
U need to exclude System, baseband, Fota, TA
I'm pretty sure u did that step wrong.. Sorry to say but now u have to do the entire process again..
To help you with this, here's how the Flastool looks
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---------- Post added at 07:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:11 AM ----------
It worked Great this time! Thanks :good:
Ferrard said:
HI,
Aw, that's where I missed. Sorry I'm new to Android and just getting things started here.! I'll do it again. This process anyways takes less than 15 minutes.. Thanks for the reply!!
*Cheers
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Link2SD
Hello,
Does anyone here use Link2SD with their rooted xperia pro's (rooted with this guide
and with this built)? I'm asking because I have this phone and obviously followed
the above guide which worked perfectly btw but I'm getting weird problems with
Link2SD and I wondered if it might be a consequence of the kerneltrick applied here?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Usui218
Hey, if you already had a rooted phone with another kernel version, do you have to do all the rooting procedure again, or do you simply flash the new kernel?
Thanks
usui218 said:
................but I'm getting weird problems with
Link2SD and I wondered if it might be a consequence of the kerneltrick applied here?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Usui218
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Could u b more specific, abt the problems?? I've been using the app, but haven't faced any problem.. better contact the dev of d app for more info.. I will too, just to confirm..
And the "kerneltrick" wudnt matter since u've used a stock kernel.. Shdnt b a prob..
davezone said:
Hey, if you already had a rooted phone with another kernel version, do you have to do all the rooting procedure again, or do you simply flash the new kernel?
Thanks
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Locked bootloader+USB debugging+Unknown sources
U've rooted and if it was the same procedure den YES, u cn..
Let us know how it goes..
hi ,ashikonxda
I try couple times to root my 4.04 Fido MK16a with your post, every step was woking like ur description, but it is not rooted
following is the last step when flash the 4.04 rom from flashtool
16/012/2012 14:12:36 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
16/012/2012 14:12:36 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.5.0 built on 2012-09-12 06:45:17
16/012/2012 14:12:36 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
16/012/2012 14:12:37 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
16/012/2012 14:12:38 - INFO - Connected device : MK16
16/012/2012 14:12:38 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.5 (2011-07-18 07:43:28 PDT) multi-call binary.
16/012/2012 14:12:38 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
16/012/2012 14:12:44 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
16/012/2012 14:12:44 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
16/013/2012 14:13:00 - INFO - Selected MK16a_4.0.4_USgeneric.ftf
16/013/2012 14:13:00 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/013/2012 14:13:00 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
16/013/2012 14:13:29 - INFO - Flash canceled
16/013/2012 14:13:46 - INFO - Selected MK16a_4.0.4_USgeneric.ftf
16/013/2012 14:13:46 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
16/013/2012 14:13:46 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
16/013/2012 14:13:49 - INFO - Device disconnected
16/014/2012 14:14:04 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
16/014/2012 14:14:04 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
16/014/2012 14:14:04 - INFO - Reading device information
16/014/2012 14:14:04 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
16/014/2012 14:14:05 - INFO - Start Flashing
16/014/2012 14:14:05 - INFO - Processing loader
16/014/2012 14:14:05 - INFO - Checking header
16/014/2012 14:14:05 - INFO - Flashing data
16/014/2012 14:14:07 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE
16/014/2012 14:14:07 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
16/014/2012 14:14:07 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
16/014/2012 14:14:07 - INFO - Checking header
16/014/2012 14:14:07 - INFO - Flashing data
16/014/2012 14:14:09 - INFO - Ending flash session
16/014/2012 14:14:09 - INFO - Flashing finished.
16/014/2012 14:14:09 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
16/014/2012 14:14:09 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
16/014/2012 14:14:09 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
edit 3:10pm
I think the step 4 of part [4. Now you have Android 4.0.3 Kernel 4.1.A.0.562, now you can follow DooMLoRD's method, it goes like this] dosenot run properly
any advise ,thanks
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16/012/2012 14:12:44 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
16/012/2012 14:12:44 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
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please install the flastool drivers and dont forget to select pro-ray adb drivers along with flashmode drivers, and u r good to go
any prob, reply back.. and also reply if it worked and help others wid d same prob know dt it did..
Help
Hi, nice tutorial and thanks, but i have one question.
The firmware that i have before flashing the Android 4.0.3 Kernel 4.1.A.0.562 must be an original 4.0.4 or it can be the 2.3.4?
Thanks.
New Droid said:
Hi, nice tutorial and thanks, but i have one question.
The firmware that i have before flashing the Android 4.0.3 Kernel 4.1.A.0.562 must be an original 4.0.4 or it can be the 2.3.4?
Thanks.
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2.3.4 android version?? no u need stock ICS ROM with build number 4.1.B.0.587..
the reason s, v r flashing this kernel at d end u c..
u may have to update first to ICS.. the entire firmware s the file number 2.. u need to download both files n extract and flash.. OR u connect ur phone to Sony Update Service n first update it to ICS.. den follow the steps..
ashikonxda said:
2.3.4 android version?? no u need stock ICS ROM with build number 4.1.B.0.587..
the reason s, v r flashing this kernel at d end u c..
u may have to update first to ICS.. the entire firmware s the file number 2.. u need to download both files n extract and flash.. OR u connect ur phone to Sony Update Service n first update it to ICS.. den follow the steps..
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Yes 2.3.4 lol i will leave the attachment.
Android Version: 2.3.4
Build number: 4.0.2.A.0.62
Thanks a lot. I will backup the information on the phone for the update.
Works like a charm. This tutorial deserves 5 stars.
Thanks a lot.
won't restart
my phone won't reboot after completing step A.I disconnect the usb cable and try to restart it manually.Unfortunately, the screen goes blank..The phone do vibrate like usual rebooting process but this time no logo of 'sony' did appear.I don't know what to do anymore.Please help..
Thanks
hujan_fame said:
my phone won't reboot after completing step A.I disconnect the usb cable and try to restart it manually.Unfortunately, the screen goes blank..The phone do vibrate like usual rebooting process but this time no logo of 'sony' did appear.I don't know what to do anymore.Please help..
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Thats good, bcoz dts wts supposed to happen
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3. Flash the Android 4.0.3 Kernel 4.1.A.0.562 i.e File number 1 in the above list.
a. Copy the downloaded file into C:\Flashtool\firmwares\
b. Run Flashtool>Flashmode>select the file
c. Select No Verification
d. Click OK
e. Follow the instruction
wait until u c,
Ending flash session
INFO - Flashing finished.
INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
INFO - Device connected in flash mode
YOUR PHONE WILL NOT BOOT AT THIS POINT BECAUSE OF KERNEL|BOOTLOADER MISMATCH
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Continue with the process, Like i mentioned in the post, ur phone does not boot after Part A, Step 3.. Follow the nxt steps, if u still find any prob, reply back and also reply back if it works so dt it helps ppl facing the same prob..
ashikonxda said:
Thats good, bcoz dts wts supposed to happen
Continue with the process, Like i mentioned in the post, ur phone does not boot after Part A, Step 3.. Follow the nxt steps, if u still find any prob, reply back and also reply back if it works so dt it helps ppl facing the same prob..
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i'm still trying today.i'll let u know when its dne..urm..just a question..why do we need locked bootloder instead of unlock ?.and can we able to update the phone using sony pc companion in case there is another update appear, again..
thanks
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i've finished the process.but then i check the permission using 'root checker'..it seems that my device has not being rooted yet..how did this happen.help..
thanks
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hujan_fame said:
i'm still trying today.i'll let u know when its dne..urm..just a question..why do we need locked bootloder instead of unlock ?.and can we able to update the phone using sony pc companion in case there is another update appear, again..
thanks
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i've finished the process.but then i check the permission using 'root checker'..it seems that my device has not being rooted yet..how did this happen.help..
thanks
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23/052/2012 10:52:01 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
23/052/2012 10:52:01 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.6.0 built on 2012-09-17 22:32:25
23/052/2012 10:52:01 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
23/052/2012 10:52:07 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
23/052/2012 10:52:08 - INFO - Connected device : MK16
23/052/2012 10:52:08 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.4 (2011-04-04 18:40:20 CDT) multi-call binary.
23/052/2012 10:52:08 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
23/052/2012 10:52:08 - INFO - Remounting system read-write
23/052/2012 10:52:08 - INFO - Installing toolbox to device...
23/052/2012 10:52:08 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ftkit.tar to /data/local/tmp
23/052/2012 10:52:09 - INFO - Running installftkit as root thru sysrun
23/052/2012 10:52:09 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
23/052/2012 10:52:56 - INFO - Selected MK16a_4.0.4_USgeneric.ftf
23/052/2012 10:52:56 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
23/052/2012 10:52:58 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
23/053/2012 10:53:08 - INFO - Device disconnected
23/053/2012 10:53:42 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
23/053/2012 10:53:42 - INFO - Connected device : MK16
23/053/2012 10:53:42 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.4 (2011-04-04 18:40:20 CDT) multi-call binary.
23/053/2012 10:53:42 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
23/053/2012 10:53:43 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
23/054/2012 10:54:02 - INFO - Device disconnected
23/054/2012 10:54:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
23/054/2012 10:54:52 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
23/054/2012 10:54:52 - INFO - Reading device information
23/054/2012 10:54:52 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
23/054/2012 10:54:52 - INFO - Start Flashing
23/054/2012 10:54:52 - INFO - Processing loader
23/054/2012 10:54:52 - INFO - Checking header
23/054/2012 10:54:52 - INFO - Flashing data
23/054/2012 10:54:55 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
23/054/2012 10:54:55 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
23/054/2012 10:54:55 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
23/054/2012 10:54:55 - INFO - Checking header
23/054/2012 10:54:55 - INFO - Flashing data
23/054/2012 10:54:57 - INFO - Processing system.sin
23/054/2012 10:54:57 - INFO - Checking header
23/054/2012 10:54:57 - INFO - Flashing data
23/057/2012 10:57:26 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/057/2012 10:57:26 - INFO - Flashing finished.
23/057/2012 10:57:26 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
23/057/2012 10:57:26 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
23/057/2012 10:57:26 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
23/058/2012 10:58:08 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-09-22_10-52-01.log
Hi XDA.
I've been searching and searching for the answer on XDA and other websites and can't quite find the answer i need.
I'm on GB 2.3.4.42 with root and CWM Recovery installed (with a few backups made on the SD Card with a locked bl)
I have checked my phone and I have a locked bootloader which cannot be unlocked (as far as i know?) And I was wondering if it is possible that flashing the stock ICS would work even if my bootloader is locked?
If I could also have a little help on how I would do this that would be fantastic.
Thank you again for taking your time to help me out. Such a noob lol.
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Added log when I try to flash:
08/054/2012 11:54:26 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
08/054/2012 11:54:26 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.8.0 built on 2012-10-01 19:35:32
08/054/2012 11:54:26 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
08/054/2012 11:54:34 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
08/054/2012 11:54:34 - INFO - Connected device : MT15
08/054/2012 11:54:34 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
08/054/2012 11:54:34 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.0.2.A.0.42
08/054/2012 11:54:35 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
08/055/2012 11:55:49 - INFO - Selected MT15_4.1.B.0.431_Global.ftf
08/055/2012 11:55:49 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
08/055/2012 11:55:53 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
08/056/2012 11:56:01 - INFO - Device disconnected
08/056/2012 11:56:36 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
08/056/2012 11:56:36 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
08/056/2012 11:56:37 - INFO - Start Flashing
08/056/2012 11:56:37 - INFO - Processing loader
08/056/2012 11:56:37 - INFO - Checking header
08/056/2012 11:56:37 - INFO - Ending flash session
08/056/2012 11:56:37 - ERROR -
08/056/2012 11:56:37 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
08/056/2012 11:56:37 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
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Take care guys and thanks a lot for your help.
Laurie
Try with Sony Mobile Update Serivice before (normal update), full factory restore. Why using flashtool to update?
If with flashtool:
Try again, re download firmware .587 from THIS (why previous .431 if you are flashing?)full charge, disable antivirus or firewall.
Select all wipes, no excludes, check "no final verification".
Enable usb debug on the phone and then shut it off. Connect it (when power off connect it while long pressing "back button") to the pc following flashtool points.
BTW are you really saying that you couldn't find any answer to "Can I update to ICS still I am with locked bootloader?" Maybe you didn't search too much, beacuse it is quite known by all that locked bootloader means that you can flash only original signed Sony firmware.
In fact you had not to worry about bootloader, if you didn't know anything about it and you didn't touch it :good:
So, in final, do you know what are you doing, before messing up something?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973017 hope it helps
Just use seus..just follow the step..
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda app-developers app
Bertellio said:
Try with Sony Mobile Update Serivice before (normal update), full factory restore. Why using flashtool to update?
If with flashtool:
Try again, re download firmware .587 from THIS (why previous .431 if you are flashing?)full charge, disable antivirus or firewall.
Select all wipes, no excludes, check "no final verification".
Enable usb debug on the phone and then shut it off. Connect it (when power off connect it while long pressing "back button") to the pc following flashtool points.
BTW are you really saying that you couldn't find any answer to "Can I update to ICS still I am with locked bootloader?" Maybe you didn't search too much, beacuse it is quite known by all that locked bootloader means that you can flash only original signed Sony firmware.
In fact you had not to worry about bootloader, if you didn't know anything about it and you didn't touch it :good:
So, in final, do you know what are you doing, before messing up something?
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Thanks for your help so far guys, I do know what I'm doing generally but when I go to flash now i've encountered another problem:
When I put debug on, put it into msc and then reboot the phone ready for flash I get this error and the whole thing aborts. This happens with Sony Companion (when I tried the .62 update) and SUS - which meant i couldn't get past the 3rd page :C
Any idea what the problem is?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Does this happen with other usb devices..or only with the phone???
If it happens with all devices..then restart pc..happened to me once..restarting solved it..
If its only with the phone..then reinstall ADB DRIVERS.. Goto Flashtool >drivers and click on Flashtool-drivers.exe
Just try again It will work
LoneWanderer said:
Does this happen with other usb devices..or only with the phone???
If it happens with all devices..then restart pc..happened to me once..restarting solved it..
If its only with the phone..then reinstall ADB DRIVERS.. Goto Flashtool >drivers and click on Flashtool-drivers.exe
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Apreicate your help.
When I go to reinstall the Drivers I forgot to mention this and didn't really think anything of it, I get this error:
The phone also doesn't appear in my driver manager either =/
The error I get:
Also showing my phone connected to my pc:
I have absolutely no clue where to go from here :c
+Xperia > Connect > MSC
+Developer Options > USB Debugging on
+Security > Unknown Resources
+Install Drivers : Flashmode // ADB Neo drivers
+Make Sony PC Companion recognize your phone.After it recognizes..close it.
+If your system is 32 bit , open flashtool.exe if it is 64 bit , open flashtool64.exe .
+Sometimes windows install drivers for your phone.Wait until it finish.
+And don't forget.Don't open Flashtool - doom or other root / boot stuffs together.ADB servers will be out of date.So just open flashtool.
+If you have a antivurs, close it.
+If there is another program which can delete files automatically..you should close it too!
+Be fast when you are trying to make phone enter flashmode.Don't wait much.
+When you try to install drivers, installer will open.And it will ask you for your permission.Just accept all of them.
Don't forget wipe data / cache..and be sure that .ftf is right.
I hope you will make it
Is that Windows8??....then the best option would be to use a Win7 pc..but if u dont have one rite now..
In your device manager..goto Sony saXXXX..update ADB interface driver software..if that doesnt work then..
uninstall driver..disconnect usb..unselect USB debuggin..reselect it and plug in the usb..let windows install drivers..
Thanks so much guys for your help!
I've just changed from the USB2.0 port to a 3.0 and the S1Boot driver suddenly installed and now flashing! I'll edit this when its finished flashing!
BRB.
EDIT 1:
It's been stuck at this for 5 mins now: should I be worried?
08/023/2012 16:23:38 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
08/023/2012 16:23:39 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.8.0 built on 2012-10-01 19:35:32
08/023/2012 16:23:39 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
08/023/2012 16:23:46 - INFO - Device disconnected
08/024/2012 16:24:04 - INFO - Selected MT15_4.1.B.0.431_Global.ftf
08/024/2012 16:24:04 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
08/024/2012 16:24:08 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
08/024/2012 16:24:28 - INFO - Flash canceled
08/025/2012 16:25:04 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
08/025/2012 16:25:05 - INFO - Connected device : MT15
08/025/2012 16:25:06 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
08/025/2012 16:25:06 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.0.2.A.0.42
08/025/2012 16:25:07 - INFO - Root Access Allowed
08/025/2012 16:25:18 - INFO - Selected MT15i_4.1.B.0.587_Global.ftf
08/025/2012 16:25:18 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
08/025/2012 16:25:26 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
08/025/2012 16:25:30 - INFO - Device disconnected
08/025/2012 16:25:41 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
08/025/2012 16:25:41 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
08/025/2012 16:25:42 - INFO - Reading device information
08/025/2012 16:25:42 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
08/025/2012 16:25:42 - INFO - Start Flashing
08/025/2012 16:25:42 - INFO - Processing loader
08/025/2012 16:25:42 - INFO - Checking header
08/025/2012 16:25:42 - INFO - Flashing data
08/025/2012 16:25:44 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A069 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE
08/025/2012 16:25:44 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
08/025/2012 16:25:44 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
08/025/2012 16:25:44 - INFO - Checking header
08/025/2012 16:25:44 - INFO - Flashing data
08/025/2012 16:25:46 - INFO - Processing fota1.sin
08/025/2012 16:25:46 - INFO - Checking header
08/025/2012 16:25:46 - INFO - Flashing data
08/025/2012 16:25:47 - INFO - Processing fota0.sin
08/025/2012 16:25:47 - INFO - Checking header
08/025/2012 16:25:47 - INFO - Flashing data
08/025/2012 16:25:48 - INFO - Processing adsp.sin
08/025/2012 16:25:48 - INFO - Checking header
08/025/2012 16:25:48 - INFO - Flashing data
08/025/2012 16:25:51 - INFO - Processing amss_fs_hallon.sin
08/025/2012 16:25:51 - INFO - Checking header
08/025/2012 16:25:51 - INFO - Flashing data
08/025/2012 16:25:51 - INFO - Processing amss.sin
08/025/2012 16:25:51 - INFO - Checking header
08/025/2012 16:25:51 - INFO - Flashing data
08/025/2012 16:25:58 - INFO - Processing vendor.sin
08/025/2012 16:25:58 - INFO - Checking header
08/025/2012 16:25:58 - INFO - Flashing data
08/026/2012 16:26:27 - INFO - Ending flash session
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hmm..it should say flashing finished almost instantaneously..at this point..
Did u follow the steps mentioned in my guide perfectly??? wipe data, cache, apps log before flashing??
If you look at the middle you Will see "not rootable", so probably you've done something wrong.
Why did you use S1 driver?
Anyway uninstall flashtool, then open update service and follow it to the end. This should make you connect the phone in flashmode and the driver Will be installed automatically if connected to the net.
...and you Will install ics.
Again use flashtool only if Update Service is not helping you in order to get what you want.
Sent from my MT15i using xda app-developers app
SOLVED!
LoneWanderer said:
hmm..it should say flashing finished almost instantaneously..at this point..
Did u follow the steps mentioned in my guide perfectly??? wipe data, cache, apps log before flashing??
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Sorry I couldn't reply sooner, been busy.
Anyways, I stopped the flash while it was in progress which "bricked" it. So I used SEUS to restore it and then used your instructions to reflash it again. Worked flawlessly the second time! Thank you so much everyone for your help! :good:
Hello everyone ! good morning !
i bought a sony xperia U from syria
it's original but made in china , well here is the software infos :
Model : ST25i
android version : 2.3.7
Baseband version : u8500-49020605-R1G_EC14
kernel version : 2.6.35.7+ [email protected] #1
Build number : 6.0.B.3.188
my problem is , i wanted to upgrade it from 2.3.7 generally using SONY PC Companion but here the first problem starts , the sony pc doesn't read my phone ! i tried in many laptops ( all windows 7 ) , and it didn't read it , tried to restart phone too ,,
but i remember when i got my phone ( when it was new ) my pc was reading the phone ass mass storge normaly and i was able to see and copy the music and the pictures and copy new files to the phone , but now no ,
how can i fix this ? and if not how can i upgrade my phone without sony pc companion , BTW i readed on internet many xperias have build : 6.0.B.3.184 and mine came with 6.0.B.3.188 !
thanks for reading , have a nice day<3
@munjeni
@NoobCoder
@kantry123
help PLEASE (A)
Update to ICS using FTF
ABU JHL said:
Hello everyone ! good morning !
i bought a sony xperia U from syria
it's original but made in china , well here is the software infos :
Model : ST25i
android version : 2.3.7
Baseband version : u8500-49020605-R1G_EC14
kernel version : 2.6.35.7+ [email protected] #1
Build number : 6.0.B.3.188
my problem is , i wanted to upgrade it from 2.3.7 generally using SONY PC Companion but here the first problem starts , the sony pc doesn't read my phone ! i tried in many laptops ( all windows 7 ) , and it didn't read it , tried to restart phone too ,,
but i remember when i got my phone ( when it was new ) my pc was reading the phone ass mass storge normaly and i was able to see and copy the music and the pictures and copy new files to the phone , but now no ,
how can i fix this ? and if not how can i upgrade my phone without sony pc companion , BTW i readed on internet many xperias have build : 6.0.B.3.184 and mine came with 6.0.B.3.188 !
thanks for reading , have a nice day<3
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It's a common problem in stock 2.3.7 Gingerbread. I had it too. Simply update to Android 4.0.4 (6.1.1.B.1.100) firmware using Flashtools and this problem will be solved.
Hit Thanks if I helped =D
@ABU JHL
Can you connect in fastboot mode?
Turn it off first then try.
Don't rush to update to ICS you might regret you did later.
sachdev.rohan342 said:
It's a common problem in stock 2.3.7 Gingerbread. I had it too. Simply update to Android 4.0.4 (6.1.1.B.1.100) firmware using Flashtools and this problem will be solved.
Hit Thanks if I helped =D
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Thanks for reading , well can i have a link to learn how to upgrade it using Flashtool ? like the best one and the easiet and thank you , already thanked
ChikeD said:
@ABU JHL
Can you connect in fastboot mode?
Turn it off first then try.
Don't rush to update to ICS you might regret you did later.
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thanks for reading man , well when i connect it when phone is off ( charge mode ) the pc reads the phone normally ( mass storage ) but it's not availabe to open i think you know what i mean
thanks for your help too much , and please givve me some links to learn how to use flashtool plus what's the best software for my phone ? and whats the best flashtool .
i have 1 more question , if i upgraded to 4.0.4 will i lose my pictures ? you know xperia u have no memory card
ABU JHL said:
thanks for reading man , well when i connect it when phone is off ( charge mode ) the pc reads the phone normally ( mass storage ) but it's not availabe to open i think you know what i mean
thanks for your help too much , and please givve me some links to learn how to use flashtool plus what's the best software for my phone ? and whats the best flashtool .
i have 1 more question , if i upgraded to 4.0.4 will i lose my pictures ? you know xperia u have no memory card
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Mass storage when it is off? Is yhat normal or feature of GB? Mine not showing on PC when it's off.
Try this, turn the phone off, press volume up and connect to the PC, then try the same with volume down. In one the lerd should turn blue and the other green, not sure which is which in xperia u.
It would be good if you download flashtool before you try this and open it while you try and copy and post the log in the window.
Also install drivers located in flashtool directory in "drivers", you need to install 3 drivers for XPU and flash and fasboot mode drivers at the bottom of the list.
ChikeD said:
Mass storage when it is off? Is yhat normal or feature of GB? Mine not showing on PC when it's off.
Try this, turn the phone off, press volume up and connect to the PC, then try the same with volume down. In one the lerd should turn blue and the other green, not sure which is which in xperia u.
It would be good if you download flashtool before you try this and open it while you try and copy and post the log in the window.
Also install drivers located in flashtool directory in "drivers", you need to install 3 drivers for XPU and flash and fasboot mode drivers at the bottom of the list.
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well i tried the blue and green both worked but both widnows didn't find a driver for them , i'm downloading the flash tool , is there any video or link on this forum to learn how to use it and what software should i download ? and from where ?
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02/055/2013 20:55:58 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
02/055/2013 20:55:58 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
02/056/2013 20:56:03 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/056/2013 20:56:07 - INFO - Flash canceled
02/056/2013 20:56:07 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/056/2013 20:56:49 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
02/056/2013 20:56:49 - INFO - Processing loader
02/056/2013 20:56:50 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
02/056/2013 20:56:50 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
02/056/2013 20:56:58 - INFO - Checking header
02/056/2013 20:56:58 - ERROR -
02/056/2013 20:56:58 - INFO - Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked
02/056/2013 20:56:58 - INFO - You can now unplug and restart your phone
this is what i got , i installed the driver and got this
nvm about the last msg , i installed 1 drivers only , but now i installed all the 3 , when i start it it start to searching for driver on pc saying : searching in windows update , then the device turns on it the pc tells me : unplugged device , and the flashtool nothing happens in it !
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02/006/2013 21:06:09 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
02/006/2013 21:06:10 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
02/006/2013 21:06:15 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/007/2013 21:07:58 - ERROR - This action needs a connected device in ADB mode
02/008/2013 21:08:06 - ERROR - This action needs a connected device in ADB mode
02/008/2013 21:08:15 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
02/008/2013 21:08:16 - ERROR - This action needs a connected device in ADB mode
02/008/2013 21:08:26 - INFO - Fetching fastboot version info from connected device
02/008/2013 21:08:26 - INFO - FASTBOOT version info: [ version: 0.5 ]
02/008/2013 21:08:36 - ERROR - This action needs a connected device in ADB mode
02/008/2013 21:08:51 - INFO - Device Status: FASTBOOT mode
02/009/2013 21:09:07 - INFO - Fetching connected device info
02/009/2013 21:09:07 - INFO - Connected device info: [ YT9103PLWU&ZLP ]
02/009/2013 21:09:22 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/009/2013 21:09:27 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/009/2013 21:09:38 - INFO - Flash canceled
02/009/2013 21:09:52 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :
02/009/2013 21:09:52 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&191B39A4&0&3 Driver installed : true
02/009/2013 21:09:52 - INFO - List of ADB devices :
02/009/2013 21:09:52 - INFO - - none
02/009/2013 21:09:52 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :
02/009/2013 21:09:52 - INFO - - none
02/010/2013 21:10:11 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/010/2013 21:10:19 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
02/010/2013 21:10:19 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
02/016/2013 21:16:59 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/017/2013 21:17:00 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off
02/017/2013 21:17:00 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode
02/017/2013 21:17:02 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/017/2013 21:17:24 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/017/2013 21:17:31 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/017/2013 21:17:32 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
02/017/2013 21:17:32 - INFO - Reading device information
02/017/2013 21:17:32 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
02/017/2013 21:17:32 - INFO - Current device : ST25i - YT9103PLWU - 1261-3759_R3E - 1254-3522_6.0.B.3.188 - WORLD_6.0.B.3.188
02/017/2013 21:17:32 - INFO - Processing loader
02/017/2013 21:17:32 - INFO - Checking header
02/017/2013 21:17:32 - INFO - Flashing data
02/017/2013 21:17:33 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_3065 - Version : R5E003 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
02/017/2013 21:17:33 - INFO - Start Reading unit 000008B2
02/017/2013 21:17:33 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
02/017/2013 21:17:33 - INFO - Ending flash session
02/017/2013 21:17:33 - INFO - Now unplug your device and restart it into fastbootmode
02/017/2013 21:17:33 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/017/2013 21:17:35 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/017/2013 21:17:36 - INFO - Bootloader unlock canceled
02/017/2013 21:17:39 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/017/2013 21:17:44 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/017/2013 21:17:44 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
02/017/2013 21:17:44 - INFO - Reading device information
02/017/2013 21:17:44 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
02/017/2013 21:17:44 - INFO - Current device : ST25i - YT9103PLWU - 1261-3759_R3E - 1254-3522_6.0.B.3.188 - WORLD_6.0.B.3.188
02/017/2013 21:17:44 - INFO - Processing loader
02/017/2013 21:17:44 - INFO - Checking header
02/017/2013 21:17:45 - INFO - Flashing data
02/017/2013 21:17:45 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_3065 - Version : R5E003 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
02/017/2013 21:17:46 - INFO - Start Reading unit 000008B2
02/017/2013 21:17:46 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
02/017/2013 21:17:46 - INFO - Ending flash session
02/017/2013 21:17:46 - INFO - Now unplug your device and restart it into fastbootmode
02/017/2013 21:17:46 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/017/2013 21:17:47 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/017/2013 21:17:49 - INFO - Bootloader unlock canceled
02/017/2013 21:17:55 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/018/2013 21:18:00 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/018/2013 21:18:00 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
02/018/2013 21:18:00 - INFO - Reading device information
02/018/2013 21:18:00 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
02/018/2013 21:18:00 - INFO - Current device : ST25i - YT9103PLWU - 1261-3759_R3E - 1254-3522_6.0.B.3.188 - WORLD_6.0.B.3.188
02/018/2013 21:18:00 - INFO - Processing loader
02/018/2013 21:18:00 - INFO - Checking header
02/018/2013 21:18:00 - INFO - Flashing data
02/018/2013 21:18:01 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_3065 - Version : R5E003 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
02/018/2013 21:18:01 - INFO - Start Reading unit 000008B2
02/018/2013 21:18:01 - INFO - Reading TA finished.
02/018/2013 21:18:02 - INFO - Ending flash session
02/018/2013 21:18:02 - INFO - Now unplug your device and restart it into fastbootmode
02/018/2013 21:18:02 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
02/018/2013 21:18:03 - INFO - Device disconnected
02/018/2013 21:18:21 - INFO - Device connected in fastboot mode
02/019/2013 21:19:34 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2013-10-02_09-06-09.log
things going better ! should i unlock the phone ? bootloader ?
ABU JHL said:
nvm about the last msg , i installed 1 drivers only , but now i installed all the 3 , when i start it it start to searching for driver on pc saying : searching in windows update , then the device turns on it the pc tells me : unplugged device , and the flashtool nothing happens in it !
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Have you tried more than once, both modes?
What windows version you have?
And do not attempt to do anything with flashtool yet, just leave it open when you connect the device, log level info.
---------- Post added at 09:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:35 PM ----------
ABU JHL said:
things going better ! should i unlock the phone ? bootloader ?
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No no need to unlock bootloader, let me try something with my phone before I can tell you what you may try.
---------- Post added at 10:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:50 PM ----------
Please try the flash mode for more then a second.
We need to make sure it stay in this mode for about 45 seconds before it disconnets.
And fastboot should also stay on for more than just few seconds.
ChikeD said:
Have you tried more than once, both modes?
What windows version you have?
And do not attempt to do anything with flashtool yet, just leave it open when you connect the device, log level info.
---------- Post added at 09:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:35 PM ----------
No no need to unlock bootloader, let me try something with my phone before I can tell you what you may try.
---------- Post added at 10:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:50 PM ----------
Please try the flash mode for more then a second.
We need to make sure it stay in this mode for about 45 seconds before it disconnets.
And fastboot should also stay on for more than just few seconds.
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Well I already unlocked bootloader and lost everything , now what should I do ? Root it or just upgrade to ics or 4.0.4? And btw on internet I fount root for 184 not .188 :/
ABU JHL said:
Well I already unlocked bootloader and lost everything , now what should I do ? Root it or just upgrade to ics or 4.0.4? And btw on internet I fount root for 184 not .188 :/
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How do you mean lost everything?
Can you boot amd use the device now?
Upgrading to ICS is up to you.I don't have XU but from what I read in the forum it lags and has lots of problems, so if you are happy with your device I'd advise against upgrading.
As you know bootloader deletes all apps and contacts et.. Reset factory settings , and thanks for advice ! , I juwat want to root it , I downloaded a tft file from flashtool website , but idk what to do with it any help to root? MY build is .188 not .184
ABU JHL said:
As you know bootloader deletes all apps and contacts et.. Reset factory settings , and thanks for advice ! , I juwat want to root it , I downloaded a tft file from flashtool website , but idk what to do with it any help to root? MY build is .188 not .184
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Maybe the root for 184 will work.
For some new versions of ICS downgrading the kernel to the version that is rooted make it possible to root newer versions, you can try that but make sure you have the original firmware and or kernel to revert to before you attenpt something like that, or rooting at all.
ABU JHL said:
nvm about the last msg , i installed 1 drivers only , but now i installed all the 3 , when i start it it start to searching for driver on pc saying : searching in windows update , then the device turns on it the pc tells me : unplugged device , and the flashtool nothing happens in it !
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Hang on, one sec, go to dialer and type *#*#7378423#*#* and u will enter service menu. From there, find out if bootloader unlock is possible, i forgot where it is but it must be in submenus, i cannot tell u cuz my phone is with my cousin
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ABU JHL said:
As you know bootloader deletes all apps and contacts et.. Reset factory settings , and thanks for advice ! , I juwat want to root it , I downloaded a tft file from flashtool website , but idk what to do with it any help to root? MY build is .188 not .184
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unlocking the bootloader doesn't wipe anything. I've unlocked 4 on different Xperia's and never lost apps and data
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---------- Post added at 09:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:47 AM ----------
don't use flashtool for bootloader unlock.
download -
https://app.box.com/s/sxi55t3fci4iodx9oh8c
and follow the guide on here -
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
then make sure you have extract the fastboot usb file (you should have for unlock) go to the fastboot folder and put a boot.img in it. go back out a level and right click on the fastboot folder icon and choose open command window here.
then power the phone off.
hold volume up and connect to the pc.
type - fastboot devices
and it should reply something (can't remember what)
then type - fastboot flash boot boot.img
it should go through a quick little process and say completed in a few seconds?
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sachdev.rohan342 said:
Hang on, one sec, go to dialer and type *#*#7378423#*#* and u will enter service menu. From there, find out if bootloader unlock is possible, i forgot where it is but it must be in submenus, i cannot tell u cuz my phone is with my cousin
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thanks for reading , i did that and it's unlocked now ! but got factory settings you know