Hi every one, my brother has an Xperia NEO MT15i, android version is 2.3.4, and the build number is 4.0.2.A.0.62
Anyway, he wants to root it and unlock the boot loader and he also wants to overclock (which will need a custom kernel)
My brother is a noob in android so he seeked for my help because I've rooted and S-off my HTC wildfire. But of course, HTC devices are different from Sony devices so actually I got lost while browsing the Neo forum.
I've found a way to root but its for build number 4.0.2.A.0.42
So if 62 is unrootable I'll need to downgrade to 42 first which also I don't know how to do it.
So I need a way to successfully root build 62 or downgrade to 42
Thanks in advance.
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lo2ay said:
Hi every one, my brother has an Xperia NEO MT15i, android version is 2.3.4, and the build number is 4.0.2.A.0.62
Anyway, he wants to root it and unlock the boot loader and he also wants to overclock (which will need a custom kernel)
My brother is a noob in android so he seeked for my help because I've rooted and S-off my HTC wildfire. But of course, HTC devices are different from Sony devices so actually I got lost while browsing the Neo forum.
I've found a way to root but its for build number 4.0.2.A.0.42
So if 62 is unrootable I'll need to downgrade to 42 first which also I don't know how to do it.
So I need a way to successfully root build 62 or downgrade to 42
Thanks in advance.
Sent from my CM9 powered HTC Wildfire using Tapatalk 2
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well my friend if you want to start testing custom rom's and making OC with your phone here is the official tool from sony to unlock your bootloader http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
then with the BL unlocked you can easily downgrade but for downgrade I recommend that you use this program "Flashtool" you can get it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351317
this program is very user friendly just hit the lightning and there are all the options but you have to know some hardware combinations like if you want to change the build you have to turn off the phone keep press back button and plug your phone to the pc with this you can put your phone en flashmode and for changing kernel's again phone off you press menu button and plug your phone your notification led should be blue and this is the fastboot mode, for the recovery mode when you flash an OC kernel with recovery just turn on your phone keep your eyes on the notification LED and when you see that turns on hit volume (-) in there you can install all custom rom's and stock rom's
i warn you that when you unlock your BL you can't upgrade your phone via OTA (over the air) because it will brick your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316394
here you can find all the kernels, Roms and the firmwares
enjoy flashing
Read sticky threads in neo and neo v section, that way you will get fast inside view into Xperia Neo(V), ways of unlocking Xperia bootloader and flashing custom kernels. Also you can read sticky threads in Xperia Arc.
unlock boot loader,flash a custom kernel(recommend nightelf's latest for gingerbread) and install rootxperia zip via cwm recovery.google for root xperia zip.
Nightelf's kernel comes with cwm pre-installed
ThilinaC said:
unlock boot loader,flash a custom kernel(recommend nightelf's latest for gingerbread) and install rootxperia zip via cwm recovery.google for root xperia zip.
Nightelf's kernel comes with cwm pre-installed
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Hello XDA
I'm in the same situation than the user, but with one difference, under the service menu, my phone says "bootloader unlocking status: No"
Does that mean that I can't unlock it without paying or I still can do it for free under S1Tool?
My phone was bought simlocked to the Vodafone Spanish carrier.
Eastrider said:
Hello XDA
I'm in the same situation than the user, but with one difference, under the service menu, my phone says "bootloader unlocking status: No"
Does that mean that I can't unlock it without paying or I still can do it for free under S1Tool?
My phone was bought simlocked to the Vodafone Spanish carrier.
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Pay method only.
Hi,
I have been reading up alot recently about rooting and flashing my phone (Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray) as currently my carrier (O2) is not releasing ICS for updates as they have not "tested" it sufficiently on my particular device (this was there explanation to me via email).
I have looked on the official sony ericsson website trying to find a way to update my phone and found that the method there required my phone to have an unlocked bootlader but unfortunatly my phone has a locked bootloader (im assuming due to it being locked to O2 although it is a pay as you go model).
I have read conflicting opinions on whether you can root and flash your phone in my situation and was just wondering (before i tried anything at all) whether someone could clarify if it would be possible to update my phone to ICS.
For reference this is my phones status:
Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
Thanks
Try find generic ics for ray, flash it using flashtool.
Or u can pay to make your bootloader unlockable.
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Read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
When you follow the Link Tutorial you have at the end Root and ICS on your Ray, without unlocking your bootloader (unlocking bootloader causes probably in lost your warranty!)
You need unlocking Bootloader for new Kernel and/or some Custom Rom´s, but there are some rom´s for locked bootloader.
Don´t forget to save your build.prop in /system befor you do something from the guide! With original build.prop you can flash your phone to O2 original software when there are something to repair in service center.
I have a problem with my Xperia P
the bootloader is locked so I am not able to unlock in and change the stock ROM for some other
is there some possibility how to put a new ROM into this phone ?
waiting for the operator to release the update will take ages
thanks
You can flash a generic firmware with flashtool.
Hello, I just bought a Z2 (D6503) that is never locked (SIM free), boot loader unlocked allowed YES but it has Vodafone firmware on it (Germany). Where do I get an EU generic firmware and how do I flash it?
Unfortunately Z2 is just released and there aren't any tutorials so that's why I'm asking you. Can I take the files from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2666849 and use this tool: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php to do it? Do I need to unlock the boot loader first? I would rather not do it if possible (yet).
Thank you.
raducanmihai said:
Hello, I just bought a Z2 (D6503) that is never locked (SIM free), boot loader unlocked allowed YES but it has Vodafone firmware on it (Germany). Where do I get an EU generic firmware and how do I flash it?
Unfortunately Z2 is just released and there aren't any tutorials so that's why I'm asking you. Can I take the files from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2666849 and use this tool: http://www.flashtool.net/download.php to do it? Do I need to unlock the boot loader first? I would rather not do it if possible (yet).
Thank you.
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I have the same phone. I have flashed this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2731891
Works great.
hay every one
i got an z2 model d6503 when i try to update via all ways i know flash tool with tft and sony Xperia Companion say my device is up to date and ota also
at all i knowning finaly that devices is for vodafone netherland
VODAFONE NL
i trying to unlock bootloader and fastboot told me that i rooted but in fact device not root any more
so any way to get MM to this phone or trying to get other intentional one
sorry and thanks to all
You can try flashing a MM fw of D6503 of a different CDA-ID onto your phone via flashtool. For download and tutorial please refer to my signature.