Hello. I've a neo on the o2 network and want to flash an ics firmware. I was going to follow this guide,
/talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Am I correct in thinking that I don't need to unlock the bootloader or root just to use flashtool to install the firmware. That guide links to version 431, where do I get the stock 587 from please and do I need central Europe or global.
Sorry if I asked any obvious questions and thanks for the help
Alan
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Use the flashtool
eddweed said:
Hello. I've a neo on the o2 network and want to flash an ics firmware. I was going to follow this guide,
/talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Am I correct in thinking that I don't need to unlock the bootloader or root just to use flashtool to install the firmware. That guide links to version 431, where do I get the stock 587 from please and do I need central Europe or global.
Sorry if I asked any obvious questions and thanks for the help
Alan
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You can Flash the kernel using Flashtool and it Doesn't require any bootloader unlock, But keep a backup of you current firmware so that in case of any problem you can restore back.
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Now its having .587 firmware link . Use the international version it will work
Thanks for your help. The 587 version must have only recently been added. I look forward to trying it.
Alan
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I want to install sim free, uk firmware on a Sony Ericsson mini pro. I bought the phone for my wife but the firmware on it is not generic. Just need pointing in the right direction of a tutorial that is easy to follow and everything I need. Thanks in advance guys, any help with this will be very much appreciated.
for mini pro you should go there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=727
The phone can't be unlocked by flashing a different firmware. sim-lock will stay
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pfonck said:
The phone can't be unlocked by flashing a different firmware. sim-lock will stay
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Its already unlocked, I just want to install a new fw on it
if you want a simple and stable system you can try pfonck's 2.1.1.Clean.0.0.
Hello and sorry if this has been already asked. I just got my new Xperia Ray and I want to root it, but I can't. I have locked bootloader, android version 2.3.4 and firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62. Tell me exactly what to do cause I am really newbie. Send me links with tutorials to follow if needed.
P.S.: Moderators move it to right.section if it isn't right now. As I said I new here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1567125
here for .62
as for unlocking bootloader , use the testpoint method , dont use the official SE method because if you use that method, your phone will brick when you apply the update from them.
With test point, you can get the official sony's ICS update.
Hi..i have the version .69 and i would like to be root..
I want to transfer my apps in my sd card with link2sd app, i have made the partition but it said me that i have to be user to do this and inform superuser..
can anyone help me??thank you
no idea how to root with .69
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
view this thread, or my previous reply
I would just google "how to root xperia ray." Seriously thats how I rooted my droid x. Thats actually how most network problems get fixed at work.
Cheers
Burrito
I did googled, but it seems locked bootloader is the problem. And I can't unlock with testpoints. Any way to root with locked bootloader? Also I managed to get to 4.0.2.A.0.42.
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makaros1994 said:
I did googled, but it seems locked bootloader is the problem. And I can't unlock with testpoints. Any way to root with locked bootloader? Also I managed to get to 4.0.2.A.0.42.
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Now use zergrush method.
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i suggest you refer hansip's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
if you got any problems with the testpoint, i think you have to try harder as i also had failed so many time doing that...maybe you have to manually install the driver..
I downgrade to .42 with flashtool and rooted with zerg tool. Then installed busybody and cwm with se tweak. All with locked bootloader!
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makaros1994 said:
I downgrade to .42 with flashtool and rooted with zerg tool. Then installed busybody and cwm with se tweak. All with locked bootloader!
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unlock bootloader work just fine to me with .62 firmware just using test point
and i just bought my phone yesterday -_-
I didn't say it doesn't work. I said I don't have the needed tools to try. Anyway, I am rooted. Don't really care now.
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makaros1994 said:
I didn't say it doesn't work. I said I don't have the needed tools to try. Anyway, I am rooted. Don't really care now.
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I just use a paper clip for test point to unlock the bootloader, maybe you can have a try..
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HELP!!
I have sony ericsson live with walkman and i am running windows XP with net framework and PC companion installed.
I have tried rooting with SOC hundreds of times and it never happens!!
I have read many tutorials on how to do it but still it doesnt work.
it gets stuck at RUNNING PSNEUTR.
When i root with the latest version, it gets stuck at STEP #7
Please help me asap, i have been trying for a long time now
Ok 1 st tell us what Is your phone running
Is it on ics or gb what version and most importantly what build and baseband.
Once we know this we can help more.
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zolaisugly said:
Ok 1 st tell us what Is your phone running
Is it on ics or gb what version and most importantly what build and baseband.
Once we know this we can help more.
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Thank you for your reply!
My phone has Gingerbread 2.3.4
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Baseband -8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64
k2mach said:
Thank you for your reply!
My phone has Gingerbread 2.3.4
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Baseband -8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64
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Sorry to say mate you cannot root this using soc or any other easy root method.
You have either to downgrade to build .42 using flashtools then root then update ota.
ONLY DO THIS IF BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED. YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE IF BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED.
If bootloader is unlocked then you can flash a pre rooted kernel which will give you root.
If you go to the se arc pages look in the stickies all the info you need is there with links to the tools you need.
Hope this helps
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286885
i followed the steps from this thread after your suggestion!
but the superuser app is not working as it should! i still dont have the rights! and busybox is not getting installed!
HELP man!
now basically i have the sony live with walkman with the bootloader unlocked.
now please guide me properly! i am irritated now, been trying for so long, the method the previous llink had, it returned my phone to its factory state with all my apps uninstalled and all and i havent still got a root! help me man!
Did u updated the firmware using pc companion??
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k2mach said:
Thank you for your reply!
My phone has Gingerbread 2.3.4
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Baseband -8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64
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How did you get this info ? I'm having the same problems, so I would like to know if it's for the same reason.
theja239 said:
Did u updated the firmware using pc companion??
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NO i didnt! i unlocked th ebootloader thats it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1586570
can this method be used for rooting my live with walkman bootloader unlocked?
talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
Try with this link, i rooted it without any problem, and it is very simple
need help.
How to root SE Live with walkman - Details below-
i need that .ftf
I could only find .42 stock Firmware .. Here you go http://www.4shared.com/zip/JXpqdrL3/Xperia_MiniPro__SK17i__402A042.html.. Extract to get ftf.
Stock ics ... Herehttp://www.4shared.com/rar/du68FPM-/SK17i_41B0431__1249-7380ftf.html?refurl=d1url
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I could only find .42 stock Firmware .. Here you go http://www.4shared.com/zip/JXpqdrL3/Xperia_MiniPro__SK17i__402A042.html.. Extract to get ftf.
Stock ics ... Herehttp://www.4shared.com/rar/du68FPM-/SK17i_41B0431__1249-7380ftf.html?refurl=d1url
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no i want gb .62. thanks anyway
but i already found it here https://rapidshare.com/#!download|3...SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.62__1251-0103_.ftf|267655|0|0
dude, just download the .42 root n use OTA to get .62 you can find it easy on this thread on general section.
farith217 said:
dude, just download the .42 root n use OTA to get .62 you can find it easy on this thread on general section.
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i know that. the reason i want the .ftf is because
i have already downloaded the .62 via ota and ready to install. and when its about to install the fw my phone reboots then after that, it says 'could not install' on my notification bar. i dont know why.
this happens when im on locked/unlocked bootloader.
but anyway, i hope .62 is much better than .58.
Yes. It happens when you have unlocked bootloader.. DRM keys are lost and Official updates don't work.
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30731936
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rachit.rc96 said:
Yes. It happens when you have unlocked bootloader.. DRM keys are lost and Official updates don't work.
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30731936
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No, when im on locked bootloader, the install cannot be install too.
I already flashed .62 last night using flashtool. Then I flashed rage kernel now it rooted. Now its all good
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hello. i bought a xperia p.
but i tried all ways in internet for rooting. but i couldnt. i saw your prerooted firmeware for s. please help me i want a rooted firmware for xperia p. this my only solution.
please help me. waiting a rooted xperia p firmware link. thanks.
i will pray for your help. i will be mad for this rooting.
Why not just root with doomlord's method? Easy as hell, you can find in android dev. section.
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See in the xperia P development section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1729
You need to root it anyway if you are on locked bootloader.
If you are on unlocked bootloader you can flash a prerooted ROM.
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Please rooted firmware
But i cant enter recovery mode for installing zip. Only way rooted firmqare for flashing
osmanoca said:
But i cant enter recovery mode for installing zip. Only way rooted firmqare for flashing
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Once rooted you can intsall CWM Recovery.
But first what is your firmware version? There are different rooting methods for different versions.
if you are ready to unlock your bootloader (warranty will be void) then you can just flash a custom kernel like sliding XP,etc. which are prerooted, or if you are in JB, then you can use doomlord's easy rooting kit to root it
firmware version
Lt22i
android version 4.1.2
6.2.A.1.100
waiting answer thanks for answering
okey rooting
thanks really. as your message i searched rooting for my version. i saw easy root of doomlord. only i download link file an runned it. and after restart it is okey.
thanks really i solved with your help.
thanks thanks. god bless you.