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Does someone one the easier way to root it?
SORRY!
I am too late back here!
Please use two step way to root LT26w.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1834291
Don't use 5 step way. You will get stock in step 5.
After you root, You will get supersu instead superuser.
ri7672 said:
There is a way to root
http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=2854310&p=5#37604353
However, the way is too complicated.
Does someone one the easier way to root it?
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impossible until now. I'm using acro s, and if we can not root in easier way, the phone may have some laggy, and temp is hot. If you don't want to unlock bootloader, just one way to do: follow your link on the #1
I've rooted my acro s mintues ago LOL
etjeremy said:
I've rooted my acro s mintues ago LOL
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how did you root it? you followed the link in the first post?
yogiyogs said:
how did you root it? you followed the link in the first post?
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yup,that's the only way to root without unlocking the bootloader
etjeremy said:
yup,that's the only way to root without unlocking the bootloader
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thanks! however, it is written in chinese i did google translate but still quite hard to understand.
need "Arco HD(SO-03D) 2.3.7 FTF file" and "Arco S 4.0.4 FTF file"
Rooting steps are the same as XPERIA S rootkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737929
ri7672 said:
There is a way to root
However, the way is too complicated.
Does someone one the easier way to root it?
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Just rooted my phone two days ago following this instruction. It works!!
Of note, I am using Flashtool v9.0.0 (the latest version) which is compatible.
I'm just wondering: How will the device be rooted when the bootloader is unlocked? Does this happen instantly or do I need to do it with the flashtool?
I have found there have way to unlock the BootLoader, but after we unlocked it, how can we root this phone? Hope some one develop Easy Recovery for this device!
chriscai1987 said:
I have found there have way to unlock the BootLoader, but after we unlocked it, how can we root this phone? Hope some one develop Easy Recovery for this device!
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you can flash xs advanced stock kernel, it's included CWM, then flash super user, then flash again stock lt26w kernel. Because xs kernel can not use, only cwm can run. Remember copy superuser or flashable.zip to internal memory. SD card can not use.
pakroid said:
Just rooted my phone two days ago following this instruction. It works!!
Of note, I am using Flashtool v9.0.0 (the latest version) which is compatible.
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Can some one who understands Japanese be kind enough to translate from first link by OP
and help us as well to root sony xperia acro s in ENG please
any developer/user who understands Japanese please help us
i will be grateful.
kingwicked said:
Can some one who understands Japanese be kind enough to translate from first link by OP
and help us as well to root sony xperia acro s in ENG please
any developer/user who understands Japanese please help us
i will be grateful.
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i second that!
kingwicked said:
Can some one who understands Japanese be kind enough to translate from first link by OP
and help us as well to root sony xperia acro s in ENG please
any developer/user who understands Japanese please help us
i will be grateful.
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that is Chinese(Mandarin), not Japanese.....
You can try this, the method should be effective to your devices(without unlock BL)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737929
The method of rooting acro s and acro hd were same and we just need to use acro s' 4.0.4 ftf instead of HD one.
Sent from my LT26w using xda app-developers app
etjeremy said:
The method of rooting acro s and acro hd were same and we just need to use acro s' 4.0.4 ftf instead of HD one.
Sent from my LT26w using xda app-developers app
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Is the Acro S 4.0.4 ftf already in the CWM? If not, where can we get it?
Can somebody please upload 2 needed files for rooting precess to somewhere that i can download easier?
I have rooted LT26w. Because I'm Japanese live in Taiwan, I could read the original and #1, both ways.
( Original : rooting toolkit for XPERIA acro HD (ver1.0.1) KDDI IS12S / docomo SO-03D 両対応版 )
I want to correct a few problems in both of those.
Preinclination
1. Get the Flashtool
2. Get the modified rooting toolkit for XPERIA acro HD (ver1.0.1)
3. Get the XPERIA acro HD's ftf
4. Prepare original ROM's ftf, or get LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf
5. Install LT26w's device driver to the PC. (Install PCC or get the driver, and so on)
Notice
1. Set the Settings - Display - Sleep : 30minutes
2. Check the Settings - Security - Unknown sources
3. Check the Settings - Developer options - USB debugging
4. Check the Settings - Developer options - Stay awake
5. Charge up LT26w more than 90%(Green lamp)
Operation
1. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing XPERIA acro HD's ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- check all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- uncheck Misc column(No final verification)
2. Connects PC and LT26W by USB while pushing volume down key. Close the Flashtool when finished flashing.
3. Set up as "Notice"
4. Connects PC and LT26W by USB and executes step1.bat.
5. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- uncheck all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
6. Turn on the power of LT26w, Connects PC and LT26w by USB and executes step2.bat.
7. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- uncheck all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
8. Turn on the power of LT26w, Connects PC and LT26w by USB and executes step3.bat.
9. Execute step4.bat.
10. Execute step5.bat.
11. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- check all of the Wipe column
- check all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
12. rooting finished. Install Superuser and Busybox (from Google play).
13. appreciate masters.
( なお、日本語での上記手順はこちら。 )
As for the routing, the way of here may be good. But I cannot read it. Also, seems that still there is a danger in this way (there is a possibility to be cannot charge-up ?).
And if you want to install CWM,
1. Access to "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02 リリース" and download "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02".
If you cannot found download link of "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02", get from here.
2. Extract the ZIP.
3. Connects PC and LT26w by USB and execute install.bat.
4. Appear "Finished!", finished the install.
5. appreciate masters.
( なお、日本語が読める方はこちらを参照して下さい。 )
About start-up of recovery, tap the screen during Sony logo display after the turn on.
Key operating method :
Up, Down : Vol+, Vol-
Enter : Camera shutter (not focus, need push deeply)
Back : Power
PotechTW said:
I have rooted LT26w. Because I'm Japanese live in Taiwan, I could read the original and #1, both ways.
( Original : rooting toolkit for XPERIA acro HD (ver1.0.1) KDDI IS12S / docomo SO-03D 両対応版 )
I want to correct a few problems in both of those.
Preinclination
1. Get the Flashtool
2. Get the modified rooting toolkit for XPERIA acro HD (ver1.0.1)
3. Get the XPERIA acro HD's ftf
4. Prepare original ROM's ftf, or get LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf
5. Install LT26w's device driver to the PC. (Install PCC or get the driver, and so on)
Notice
1. Set the Settings - Display - Sleep : 30minutes
2. Check the Settings - Security - Unknown sources
3. Check the Settings - Developer options - USB debugging
4. Check the Settings - Developer options - Stay awake
5. Charge up LT26w more than 90%(Green lamp)
Operation
1. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing XPERIA acro HD's ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- check all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- uncheck Misc column(No final verification)
2. Connects PC and LT26W by USB while pushing volume down key. Close the Flashtool when finished flashing.
3. Set up as "Notice"
4. Connects PC and LT26W by USB and executes step1.bat.
5. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- uncheck all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
6. Turn on the power of LT26w, Connects PC and LT26w by USB and executes step2.bat.
7. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- uncheck all of the Wipe column
- uncheck all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
8. Turn on the power of LT26w, Connects PC and LT26w by USB and executes step3.bat.
9. Execute step4.bat.
10. Execute step5.bat.
11. Turn off the power of LT26w, start up Flashtool (doesn't connect in USB) and prepare the flashing LT26w(6.1.A.1.58) ftf.
Flashtool setting :
- check all of the Wipe column
- check all of the Exclude column
- check Misc column(No final verification)
12. rooting finished. Install Superuser and Busybox (from Google play).
13. appreciate masters.
( なお、日本語での上記手順はこちら。 )
As for the routing, the way of here may be good. But I cannot read it. Also, seems that still there is a danger in this way (there is a possibility to be cannot charge-up ?).
And if you want to install CWM,
1. Access to "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02 リリース" and download "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02".
If you cannot found download link of "CWM Recovery for 2012 Xperia v02", get from here.
2. Extract the ZIP.
3. Connects PC and LT26w by USB and execute install.bat.
4. Appear "Finished!", finished the install.
5. appreciate masters.
( なお、日本語が読める方はこちらを参照して下さい。 )
About start-up of recovery, tap the screen during Sony logo display after the turn on.
Key operating method :
Up, Down : Vol+, Vol-
Enter : Camera shutter (not focus, need push deeply)
Back : Power
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I dont have phone to test it yet,but just press thank for his translate it not a problem.cheer to him.i will get my phone next tomorrow.thanks mate.
Failed at step 5, it showd a lot of error "no such directory" ...
What have i done wrong?
[STARTERS GUIDE] Help for Newbies| Flashtool | Rooting | Unlocking Bootloader | CWM Recovery Installation | Nandroid backup
Here is very user friendly guide for newbies/starters for rooting, unlocking the bootloader, setting up Clock Work Mod recovery, performing a nandroid backup
Please say thank you and leave feedback if you find this guide useful.
XPERIA P
Root Device
CWM Recovery
Nandroid Backup
Bootloader Unlock
Flashing Custom ROMs
ROOTING
Android rooting is the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's subsystem.
As Android was derived from the Linux kernel, rooting an Android device is similar in practice to accessing administrative permissions on Linux.
In simple words you are allowed to change android system yourself according to your need like deleting apps, installing system apps, installing CWM recovery etc..
STEPS:
Check your phone software/firmware number by going to settings>about phone>build number
If you are on any GB firmware use flashtool guide in second post
If you are on ICS firmware (6.1.B.0.544 or 6.1.B.0.550 or 6.1.B.0.559) ,then
Download Rooting tool by Bin4ry from here
Extract it using 7zip/Winrar etc.
Double click the RunMe.bat and select 1. i.e normal phone option
Backup and restore app will open
Select RootMe.tar and click on restore
Follow instructions and bongo you are rooted :victory:
If you are on ICS firmware version (6.1.1.B.1.54 or 6.1.1.B.1.75), then
Download flashtool from official flashtool website
Install it on your PC using onscreen instructions.It will create a folder "Flashtool" in your drive(C\Flastool)
Now go to C\Flastool\drivers\flastool-drivers.exe and click on it and install it after marking/checking "xperia p,xperia u,xperia sola drivers" which is below there on the list
Download the file from here-
Now copy the files "Xperia P LT22_6.1.1.B.1.54_Kernel.ftf" , "Xperia P LT22_6.1.B.0.599_Kernel.ftf" and "Xperia P LT22_6.1.1.B.0.75_Kernel.ft and paste them in "C\Flastool\Firmwares" in PC.
Now keep "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry-XP" folder in the dekstop as it is.
Now for your SXP.Go to 'settings>developer options>USB Debugging">'mark/check this option
Open flashtool from PC.
Click on the "flash" icon of the flashtool which is on the left side of the iconic tab(below the 'file' option-it's like a lightning sign).a window will be opened Mode Selector.Check "FlashMode" and press "ok" button.
You will see "Xperia P LT22 version 6.1.B.0.599" on the options.single click on that .uncheck "exclude kernel" (on the right side) and check "no final verification" and press the "ok" button.
A window will be opened saying to connect your device.switch off your phone for 30 secs.now connect the USB cable to PC(not on your device).now press down the vol.down button and hold it while connecting the USB to your phone.[now the flashtool will start flashing.but if you are doing for the first time sometimes the drivers are not able to detect the drivers of your phone and the phone starts charging in a normal way instead of flashing.don't worry.Disconnect the USB from phone only.wait for 10-20 secs.repeat from step v again and then connect your device while pressing vol.down button.the flashtool will detect your device and start flashing.)
You will be able to see percentage below.after it is finished it will be written there.disconnect USB cable from your phone only after watching it.
Restart your phone.
Go to your dekstop on PC.open the "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry-XP" folder.
Click on "RunMe.bat" .a commend promt window will open on your PC.
now write only "1" (Normal Phone) in the "Make a choice" section
it should be like this.
Make a choice : 1 [Hit enter then]
It will promt to connect your device in debugging mode.Connect the USB to your phone with debugging mode turned on.now the Command Promt Window will do its work and it will say to you to open your "backup and restore" app.
Get your phone in your hand.open "app drawer>back up & restore" and hit the "restore" button.
The phone will be restarted in a while.
now you will see "super user" or "superSU" app on your app drawer.that means your phone is ROOTED successfully.
Restart your device again.(just for being safe)
Phone is rooted but the kernel is of previous version 6.1.B.0.599.So we have to reflash "6.1.1.B.1.54_Kernel.ftf" or 6.1.1.B.1.75_Kernel.ftf to the phone using Flashtool again.
Open flastool.watch step v and do the same.but select the "Xperia P LT22 version 6.1.1.B.1.54" or "6.1.1.B.1.75_Kernel.ftf"option instead of the previous ".599".now check and uncheck as the same before and flash your device pressing "ok" button.
Disconnect the phone.FINISHED.
Enjoy Rooting
You can also check video guide from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...6#post33470626
If you are on JB firmware version (6.2.A.0.400), then
Goto
[TUT][PRE-ROOTED JB ROM ZIP][How To] Root JB for locked Boot Loader
or
Root the new JellyBean [build 6.2.A.0.400] [UB and LB]
or
[guide][LB]Easy Root JB with OTA ROOT KEEPER
If you are on JB firmware version (6.2.A.1.100), then
GotoDooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v14) {perf_event exploit}
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INSTALLING CWM RECOVERY
CWM recovery (Clock World Mod recovery) is a tool that you can use to flash custom ROMs, Apps, MODs, make a fill backup of phone and lots more... It a must thing for a rooted phone which can help your phone to recover from OS not booting up (bootloop)
STEPS:
Download the zip package from this thread
Extract the folder using zip/winrar
Connect your phone to the pc with USB debugging on
Click on install.bat
How to use:
Power off the phone
Power on the phone
Pressing the Volume down (-) button continuously while you see the recovery
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Performing Nandroid Backup
Nandroid backup is a complete backup of your phone (system, data. apps, cache). You can restore it any time using CWM recovery to restore your phone to a stage you have made a backup. I can save lives
STEPS:
Enter into CWM recovery (power off phone, power on. press repeatedly volume down button (-) after SONY logo till you see recovery)
Scroll down using menu button (or volume down button)
Select backup and restore using home button or power button
Select backup (You can choose backup format by scrolling down)
Wait till completion :laugh:
If you want to restore you phone just follow same instructions and instead of selecting backup select restore and select restore file
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Unlocking bootloader
Unlocking your bootloader allows you to flash a custom kernel i.e. kernel made by some developer rather than the stock SONY kernel.
Flashing custom kernels allows you to flash CUSTOM ROMS like Cyanogenmod ROMS which have very vast features and user experience with imporoved performance, features and battery life.
Note: Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia P Will Void It’s Warranty Provided By The Manufacturer (Warranty Can Be Retained By Relocking The Same).
But DRM keys are lost forever if you unlock your bootloader i.e. some apps like TrackID, download mucis info in walkman app etc. doesn't work and also you would not get any OTA firmware update after you unlock your bootloader and also if you relock afterward
STEPS:
Firstly Get & Note Down IMEI Code of Your Device. It can be Obtained by Dialing *#06#in Phone Dialer.
Charge Your Phone upto 60% Battery Level So As To Ensure That It Doesn’t Turn Off During The Process of Bootloader Unlocking.
Temporarily Disable Your PC’s Antivirus Software As This Might Interrupt The Process.
By Assuming That You’ve Followed The Essential Steps Mentioned Above, You Can Now Move To The Further Part Of The Article Where Will Check on How To Unlock Bootloader of Xperia P.
Procedure To Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia P LT22i :
Step 1 : Installation of USB Drivers (Xperia P)
Download Fast Boot Package (With USB Drivers)
Switch Off Your Device & Connect It To The Computer Using USB Cable While Enabling Fast Boot Mode (Press & Hold Volume Up Button To Trigger Fastboot Mode). Windows Will Start Driver Installation As soon As You’ll Connect Your Device To The Computer While Keeping It In Fastboot Mode.
Now Extract The Fastboot Package Which You’ve Just Downloaded in Your PC.You Will Find 2 Folders Named As ‘fastboot’ & ‘usb_driver’.
Point Driver Installation Location To ‘usb_driver’ Folder.
Once Drivers Get Installed, Disconnect Xperia P From PC & Power On It.
Step 2 : Unlocking Bootloader of Xperia P
Before Unlocking Bootloader, You Need To Check That if Your Device’s Bootloader Can Be Unlocked Or Not. For Checking Bootloader Status Dial *#*#7378423#*#* From Phone Dialer To Access Service Menu.Find Bootloader Unlock Status Over There. If It is Set To Yes Then Only You Can Unlock Your Device’s Bootloader Otherwise It’s Impossible To Unlock It.
After Verifying Bootloader Unlock Status Set To Yes, Go To Sony’s Official Bootloader Unlocking Site : http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.
Scroll To The Bottom of The Page & Press Continue.
You Will be Prompted With The Message “Are You Sure ?”. Accept It By Clicking On “Yes I Am Sure”.(Assuming That You’ve Read It Properly). Then Accept The Legal Terms.
Now You’ll Get “Create Unlock Request” Page.Enter Your Name, Email Address & IMEI (Which You’ve Noted in Essential Steps Mentioned Above).
You’ll Now Get Unique Key Which Will Be Displayed On The Screen. Save It Safely As We Will Require It In Next Part Of The Article.
Open Command Prompt In Your Computer & Point/Set It’s Location To ‘fastboot’ Folder.
Again Connect Your Device To PC By Enabling Flash Mode On It (Check Step 1).
Now In Command Prompt (CMD) Type The Following Command :
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
If Value is Returned (It Should return 0.5), It Means Device is Connected Properly.
Type This Second Command Mentioned Below :
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
Replace The KEY With The Unique Key Which You’ve Received Earlier (In Step 2). And Hit Enter.
Congratulations !! You’ve Successfully Unlocked Bootloader of Your Xperia P.Enjoy The Advantages of Unlocking Bootloader.
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Flashing Custom ROMs
STEPS:
Download any Custom ROM for Xperia P. You can get a Index of ROMs, Kernels etc from here.
Do read instructions in the thread because every ROM may have a different requirement of Kernel and way of installing but basic idea is same.
Place your ROM i.e. xxx.zip file in your Root of SDCard (in internal storage)
Power off the device
Power on and repeatedly press volume down (-) button after SONY logo appears until you see the recovery
Now to clear cache scroll down to wipe cache partition and select it and scroll down to yes
To clear data or do a factory reset scroll down to wipe data/factory reset and select it and scroll down to yes
To clear dalvik cache scroll down to advanced select it again scroll down and select wipe dalvik cache
After you perform all the steps press back to enter main menu
Scroll down to install zip from sdcard and select it
Scroll down to choose zip from sdcard and select it
Now scroll to the ROM i.e. xxx.zip and select it and scroll down to yes to confirm.
Press back and reboot system.
Enjoy.
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FLASHTOOL
Flashtool using guide
Download flashtool from official flashtool website
Install it on your PC using onscreen instructions.It will create a folder "Flashtool" in your drive(C\Flastool)
Now go to C\Flastool\drivers\flastool-drivers.exe and click on it and install it after marking/checking "xperia p,xperia u,xperia sola drivers" which is below there on the list
Restart your PC
Flashing STOCK firmwares:
Note: Make sure you have USB debugging on. If not goto setting>developer options> and check USB debugging on
Download the flashtool firmware file (.ftf) from Xperia P android Development Section and place it in C:/Flashtool/firmware
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Open flashtool from PC.
Click on the "flash" icon of the flashtool which is on the left side of the iconic tab(below the 'file' option-it's like a lightning sign).a window will be opened Mode Selector.Check "FlashMode" and press "ok" button.
Now select your firmware like "LT22i_6.1.1.B.1.75_Generic" in my case
Uncheck wipe data if you dont want to delete your apps and data and press ok
If you want fresh install then dont uncheck wipe data and press ok
After that flashtool will prepare files for flashing and then you will be prompted to connect phone in flashmode.
Power off the phone and wait for 5 secs
Connect phone to PC using USB cable while pressing volume down button (-) (Make sure you dont release Volume down button until flashtool starts flashing)
Flashtool will start flashing firmware it may take some time.
After flashing flashtool will prompt you to disconnect you phone. Discconet it and power on your phone (It may take some time for the first boot).
Enjoy
Credits to:
Androxyde for flashtool
Bin4ry for Rooting tool
atis112 for Working CWM recovery for locked bootloader
neectron for Index of ROMs, Kernels
naruto20007 for Rooting method (6.1.1.B.54)
kangi26 for giving permissions to start the thread
Reserved again
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Really useful guide... I had to struggle a lot on getting information for my Xperia inspite of having an android phone before.... Sony phones are a bit different
thank you very much...
Need Help
Switch Off Your Device & Connect It To The Computer Using USB Cable While Enabling Fast Boot Mode (Press & Hold Volume Up Button To Trigger Fastboot Mode). Windows Will Start Driver Installation As soon As You’ll Connect Your Device To The Computer While Keeping It In Fastboot Mode.
When I get that part I get into fastboot, there is about 5 seconds and then immediately goes out, someone help me please
joaovsjf said:
Switch Off Your Device & Connect It To The Computer Using USB Cable While Enabling Fast Boot Mode (Press & Hold Volume Up Button To Trigger Fastboot Mode). Windows Will Start Driver Installation As soon As You’ll Connect Your Device To The Computer While Keeping It In Fastboot Mode.
When I get that part I get into fastboot, there is about 5 seconds and then immediately goes out, someone help me please
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Did you install the fastboot, flashmode and xperia drivers from the drivers folder in the flashtool installation location?
If yes, then make sure you release the volume up key as soon as the led glows blue.
dewanshu93 said:
Flashing Custom ROMs
STEPS:
Download any Custom ROM for Xperia P. You can get a Index of ROMs, Kernels etc from here.
Do read instructions in the thread because every ROM may have a different requirement of Kernel and way of installing but basic idea is same.
Place your ROM i.e. xxx.zip file in your Root of SDCard (in internal storage)
Power off the device
Power on and repeatedly press volume down (-) button after SONY logo appears until you see the recovery
Now to clear cache scroll down to wipe cache partition and select it and scroll down to yes
To clear data or do a factory reset scroll down to wipe data/factory reset and select it and scroll down to yes
To clear dalvik cache scroll down to advanced select it again scroll down and select wipe dalvik cache
After you perform all the steps press back to enter main menu
Scroll down to install zip from sdcard and select it
Scroll down to choose zip from sdcard and select it
Now scroll to the ROM i.e. xxx.zip and select it and scroll down to yes to confirm.
Press back and reboot system.
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Hello I'm stock rom 6.1.1.B.1.54 locked bootloader having some things unclear about this:
1. Can I flash custom ROMs wth locked bootloader? If not, what happens if I try to? Do I brickwall my phone? Is it recoverable?
2. Can I still flash other stock ROM (for example .75) with locked bootloader?
3. What's the difference between flashing custom ROM via CWM and via Flashtool?
4. Do I always before flashing new ROM have to clear data? Do this wipe all installed apps and settings?
5. If flashing new rom wipes everything, will I be able to restore all apps&settings from full Titanium backup?
bflmpsvz said:
Hello I'm stock rom 6.1.1.B.1.54 locked bootloader having some things unclear about this:
1. Can I flash custom ROMs wth locked bootloader? If not, what happens if I try to? Do I brickwall my phone? Is it recoverable?
2. Can I still flash other stock ROM (for example .75) with locked bootloader?
3. What's the difference between flashing custom ROM via CWM and via Flashtool?
4. Do I always before flashing new ROM have to clear data? Do this wipe all installed apps and settings?
5. If flashing new rom wipes everything, will I be able to restore all apps&settings from full Titanium backup?
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Sorry for late reply :angel:
1. It depends upon the ROM you flashing.. Some ROMS need custom kernel i.e bootloader unlocked and some can run on stock kernel.. So check the ROM requirements before you flash it... If u flash ROM that requires unlocked bootloader and you flash it on locked bootloader you will end in a bootloop
2. Stock ROMS (stock based ROMS) can be flashed on locked bootloader
3.Flashtool will flash Orignal firmware (Stock firmware from sony) i.e ftf file... And through CWM you can flash ROMS i.e *.zip files
4. Yes it is recommended to clear data (it will delete all apps and settings)... But also check ROM installation procedure some may not require to clear data. If you are flashing stock firmware (ftf file) using flashtool you can uncheck wipe data to preserve you data.
5. Yes you can use titanium backup to backup and restore apps anytime on any ROM or firmware
Great, thanks for explaining
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Congrats
This was a great thread started by you brother. Keep it up.. All the wishes. And congrats for the promotion as a Recognized Contributor in XDA...
how can i get System Folder from FTF file.... i try to use Flashtool but cant go forward, i used SIN Editor to Dump Data for system.sin but it only create .ext4 file, no .unyaffs. so am stuck cant go further. pleaseany help!
IAmNice said:
Now Extract The Fastboot Package Which You’ve Just Downloaded in Your PC.You Will Find 2 Folders Named As ‘fastboot’ & ‘usb_driver’.
Point Driver Installation Location To ‘usb_driver’ Folder.
How can I point driver installation location? My xperia P's led just turns blue and windows says installation succesful.
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Then i guess you have successfully installed fastboot drivers :good:
whalesplaho said:
how can i get System Folder from FTF file.... i try to use Flashtool but cant go forward, i used SIN Editor to Dump Data for system.sin but it only create .ext4 file, no .unyaffs. so am stuck cant go further. pleaseany help!
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Use some ext explorer software to open ext4 file :silly:
dewanshu93 said:
Use some ext explorer software to open ext4 file :silly:
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dnt know any brov... would appreciate yur help please!
Everytime when i try to use the flashtool i get that it can't find the drivers. I've tried in on 2 computers reinstalled flashtool and the drivers. I hope someone got a fix for this...
EDIT:
Took a quick screenshot
liquidfood said:
Everytime when i try to use the flashtool i get that it can't find the drivers. I've tried in on 2 computers reinstalled flashtool and the drivers. I hope someone got a fix for this...
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Go to C:/Flashtool/Drivers and install drivers for Xperia P as well as flashmode drivers (second last option)... It should work
Okay this maybe not that very important but I found a very interesting issue when installing a kernel that includes CWM right after flashing
here's the scenario - > "I wanted to root my Xperia P and flash stuffs in it so I googled/searched about how to install CWM/Root and unlock the bootloader of my phone"
PREREQUISITE :
FlashTool
JellyBean firmware of your choice for Xperia P
Nemesis Kernel for JellyBean stock roms
ThP_JB_kernel_v10.1.zip <-- Kernel which can be downloaded on this link -> http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?fbx0hkuhmsxqyme (Note, extract the FILE somewhere) The extracted file should be called/named " kernel-unsigned.elf "
Drivers of the Xperia P and Flashtool/Fastboot should be installed in your Computer
what I did is this :
1. I downloaded this Stock JellyBean ROM - > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249344
2. then flashed it with FlashTool
3. I decided to follow this guide - > http://www.hackmyandroid.com/xperia-p-rooted-on-android-4-1-jelly-bean-build-6-2-a-0-400/5247 in order to install "CWM" in my phone.
4. placed the phone to Flashboot and installed [ kernel-unsigned.elf ] Kernel through FlashTool and it went well
5. Rebooted and connected my phone to my PC
6. Waiting for my phone to get recognized but for waiting a long time, countless of restarting my phone and my computer, and reinstalling the drivers. it just can't find/recognize my phone right after installing the kernel that comes with CWM.
for some people ^
this happened I guess and didn't know what to do and perhaps some decided to take the phone to the service center and asked to fix it (resulting to pay to fix the issue) .
the SOLUTION for this ? HERE
1. Turned off my phone and disconnected it from my PC
2. Opened the Flashtool and go to "Flashmode" and select the JellyBean firmware of your choice with "wipe data & wipe cache" checked, then click "ok" and it should process and prepare the flashing
3. once the FlashTool asked you to connect the phone and hold down some buttons blah blah blah do this " Hold down the VOLUME DOWN button and then connect it to your PC" it should recognize your phone cause it will go to "Flashmode" and it'll flash the firmware.
4. after flashing, it'll ask you to unplug your phone and restart it.
5. let it boot and go in the homescreen
6. go to settings/developers settings/ turn on Developer options then tick "USB debugging" (THEN CONNECT THE PHONE TO THE PC)
7. On FlashTool, go to Fastboot mode and once the FlashTool recognized the phone (NOTE : check it on the logs below on the FlashTool Window) click "Reboot into fastboot mode (via ADB).
8. once it's on Fastboot mode, click "Select Kernel to flash" and select the " kernel-unsigned.elf " (OKAY YEAH I KNOW, IT HAS THE Bug that can't recognize the phone after flashing it but JUST WAIT AND FOLLOW THE STEPS "
9. after flashing, you can flash another kernel as it's still on the Fastboot mode. download the Nemesis KERNEL for the STOCK Jellybean ROM from this thread - > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214141
THEN CLICK " Select Kernel to Flash" again and flash the Nemesis Kernel (the file should be "Nemesis.elf" or something
10. when done flashing (it should take less than 2 seconds lmao) click "Reboot device into system" on the "FASTBOOT TOOLBOX (I'm sure you do know where it is right ?)
then voila! you have the CWM installed and running the Nemesis kernel as well. It takes a lot of work and effort but it's another workaround for those people who has experienced this kind of problem.
P.S, forgive my English as I'm not a native English speaker lol. ask away if you can't understand something, I'll try my best to answer it with an understandable "answer" lol
my pc does not recognize my Xperia p now
Hello all,
I have a Z2 on MM with 23.5.A.1.291 firmware. I want to root and install a custom recovery and have looked at the threads on here about it but I'm pretty confused! None of the various options seem to be up to date, or stable, or understandable.
This thread seems to be the most up-to-date, but the instructions are pretty vague, files seem to be missing, and quite a few people seem to have had problems with it.
Can anyone explain the simplest, safest way to root the Z2 on the latest firware? Or at least help me make head-nor-tail of the existing instructions...
Many thanks
tooplanx said:
Hello all,
I have a Z2 on MM with 23.5.A.1.291 firmware. I want to root and install a custom recovery and have looked at the threads on here about it but I'm pretty confused! None of the various options seem to be up to date, or stable, or understandable.
This thread seems to be the most up-to-date, but the instructions are pretty vague, files seem to be missing, and quite a few people seem to have had problems with it.
Can anyone explain the simplest, safest way to root the Z2 on the latest firware? Or at least help me make head-nor-tail of the existing instructions...
Many thanks
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Download .314 ftf (or any rootable ftf for z2)
Then search for dual recovery for Xperia z2 and download the last version
And download Xperia root kit
1. Flash the ftf file that you have downloaded
2. Root it using Xperia rootkit(usb debugging must be on)
3. Install dual recovery using your pc
Thats it now you have root and recovery
I followed the guide you linked to and everything worked perfectly! As long as all files are available, I would do this again. Be sure to follow the directions exactly and you'll be fine.
Whatever you do, DON'T try to flash Nut's Dual Recovery on MM, because you'll then be in a continuous bootloop at the Sony logo; don't ask me how I know this! ;>)
wicozani said:
I followed the guide you linked to and everything worked perfectly! As long as all files are available, I would do this again. Be sure to follow the directions exactly and you'll be fine.
Whatever you do, DON'T try to flash Nut's Dual Recovery on MM, because you'll then be in a continuous bootloop at the Sony logo; don't ask me how I know this! ;>)
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I've read through that entire thread pretty much and still haven't found clear step by step instructions :/
I've downloaded the flashtool but don't know what to do now: there is no option to 'flash' or select a file..
Surely someone out there is able to write a clear, full, step-by-step guide to root this very popular phone..?
I've rooted many different phones and installed plenty of ROMs but never found so much confusing information before!
IDIOTS GUIDE Root and TWRP
Okay, may as well do it my self...
IDIOT'S GUIDE: (for Z2 Marshmallow .291)
1. Firstly go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6aEcBP7FwsWUGpQdHdvaVRCQlk/view and download the .291 kernel.
2. Then download SuperSU from here.
3. Put both these files on your phone's SD card.
4. Next download the .575 kernel here.
5. Before this can be used, you need to change it from a .zip file to a .ftf file.
- Go to the file location in the file browser.
- Click on the 'View' section in the top ribbon (Win 10).
- Check 'file name extensions' in the 'show/hide' section.
- Rename the kernel file, deleting the .zip and replacing it with .ftf instead at the end.
6. Download the Recovery for MM from here.
Extract the zip file.
7. Download the correct drivers for your phone: simplest way seems to be by installing Sony PC Companion and connecting your device.
8. Download and install 'Flashtool' from here. (The 0.9.18.6 version seems to have better compatibility).
9. Install the drivers for the flash- if you are on windows 10 or 8 you will need to turn off driver signing first:
A) Press the Windows key + R together and in the ‘Run’ box type: shutdown.exe /r /o /f /t 00
- This will take you to the advanced boot menu.
– Now make the following selections to boot into the Start Up Setting Screen: Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Start Up Settings > Restart
– Then, when the machine restarts, select number 7 i.e. “Disable driver signature enforcement”. Your machine will start with Driver signing enforcement disabled until the next reboot.
B) Now you can install the Flashtool drivers.
– Windows will warn that the driver is not signed and will require you to confirm the installation.
– Once the installation is complete, reboot the machineTo install the drivers you need to go to the Flashtool install folder (e.g. C:\Flashtool) and go in to the 'drivers' folder and run the 'flashtool-drivers.exe'.
- From the menu select Flashmode drivers, Fastboot drivers, and then scroll down and select Xperia Z2 device drivers (not sure if this last one is necessary if you've done step 7 previously, but I did it and everything worked.)
- Click install, and click okay on the warning messages.
10. Enable developer options on your phone (repeatedly tap on build number in 'About phone' in settings.)
Then make sure that USB Debugging is enabled, and in 'Security' that 'Allow Unknown Sources' is enabled.
11. Back up vital data (though you shouldn't loose anything), then power your phone off with it not connected to the computer.
12. Startup Flashtool and let it update etc.
13. While holding the volume down button on your phone, connect it to your PC.
Flashtool should respond and spew out a few lines of text ending with something like 'Phone ready for flashmode operations'.
14. Click on the lightning bolt, select 'Flashmode', and then in the next window browse to the location of the .575 .ftf kernel file you made. Select it, then click 'flash' at the bottom right. There should be more lines of text hopefully showing that this is completed successfully.
15. Close Flashtool, disconnect your phone, then turn on your phone.
16. Flash the recovery: Reconnect your phone to the PC and select MSC mode.
Go to the unzipped recovery and run 'install.bat' as administrator (if that doesn't work try not as administrator).
If the window that opens up stays on 'starting daemon...' for a while check on your phone as you may need to authorize the 'unknown source' connection from the PC.
The installation should complete with a 'press any key to continue'. Your phone should then automatically reboot in to TWRP recovery.
17. Install SuperSU: Once in TWRP go to 'Install' and select the SuperSU zip (you may need to select 'storage' and choose your SD card first). Swipe to install!
18. Reinstall the .291 kernel: still in TWRP do basically the same as for SuperSU but this time with the MM .291 zip.
19. Cross your fingers and reboot!
20. All being well you are now rooted, you can check root by installing 'Root Checker' form the play store.
21. Open a beer and relax!
(22. Install Cyberian camera!)
Please give me some thanks if I have helped you!
I will post this as a new thread as well so it's easier to find.
Credits:
Rocker00
Xperia Blog
Dr. Death
he everyone! i use minix neo u1 streamer at one month ,today i try to do F.O.T.A update and i get "unzip error" message,
now i try to do all of this thing:
clear the cache
delete files .. ( i have enough space)..
so ,someone have idea what i can do with that??
thanks advance!
Up ..
Someone plz
shlomi770 said:
he everyone! i use minix neo u1 streamer at one month ,today i try to do F.O.T.A update and i get "unzip error" message,
now i try to do all of this thing:
clear the cache
delete files .. ( i have enough space)..
so ,someone have idea what i can do with that??
thanks advance!
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Here the guides in MINIX forum :
1.) Download the firmware package (.rar)
For example, FW005 full system image with PC upgrade tool:
http://www.minixforum.com/downloads/download.php?file=U1_FW010.rar
MD5 checksum: 0055D63C0EAFBF62DB5830E30E277ECB
2.) Verify the MD5 checksum of the downloaded package matches with the checksum we provided,
free tool: http://www.winmd5.com/download/winmd5free.zip
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3.) Extract the package, you will get the firmware image (.img) & the burning tool
4.) Install the new USB burning tool which is already included in the package (choose English at the beginning, if necessary)
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Choose "Install anyway" when system prompts for driver installation
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4a.) Launch the USB burning tool
tool1.jpg
5.) Connect the Micro USB cable supplied with the box between the OTG port of the box and your computer
(Windows based);
6.) On U1, power up the device from OFF state by pressing and holding the power button for 6 seconds ,
no other button is necessary to get into flashing (recovery) mode.
7.) Upon successful connection the "Connect success" message will be displayed inside the application
8.) Load the firmware image by selecting "File -> Import image"
9.) After loading, the 1st and 2nd box of "Configuration", "Erase flash" (Normal erase) and "Erase bootloader", should be checked by default.
If you want the machine to restart immediately after flashing, check the "Reset after success" option as well.
Then, click "Start" to start flashing
10.) The upgrade process will take approximately 2-3 minutes, the last 5-10% takes longer time to complete,
and you MUST make sure the power can NOT be disconnected during the upgrade (of course also the OTG cable) or your box could become a brick
11.) Upon successful upgrade, the application will display the message "Burning successfully"
then it's safe to unplug the power (and also the OTG! otherwise it will start to burn again after repower on if the USB burning tool is still running )
and connect your hub back to the TV for 1st start (which is also very important and takes some minutes);
So about 1st start:
It's very important that you DO NOT cut the power off from the hub during the 1st start,
since preloaded apps. will be installed in the background, if you power it off in the middle of the installation, some preloaded apps. might be missing.
NOTE: Always use the "Normal erase" option
MINIX - Ken, Jan 5, 2016 #1
Firmware and roms för Minix NEO U1
Hello...
Minixforum.com is unfortunately down. I am looking for two files
1) the latest firmwares for minix neo u1
2) the patch for the AndroidTV version according to below. First file can still be downloaded but I cant find the patch.
This is from the minixforum cached thread cc.bingj.com/cache.aspx?q=minix+u1+androidtv+custom+rom&d=50598 51169956035&mkt=sv-SE&setlang=sv-SE&w=omfsBxEJtQX89AU0VSNqj1xq24OTDmNC
Steps:
- Using the USB Burning tool, install this image: 5.1.1 Firmware V0.0.7 Android TV ext for AM2
mega.nz/#!uIwhhaTS!s37K6nZjjpi2XoAdk21rP4hGkzWDj80Kt4JQBgH A3Oo
- Boot to TWRP and create a backup *
- Power off U1
- Download my patch - mega.nz/#!ZDRSRJJC!qANz9bP6LEzV4_qJBjP5EITWE4JM7mMPX_90C_t Inwg
- Place the zip file on the root of your SD card or USB stick (DO NOT EXTRACT)
- Boot to TWRP *
- Select install
- Change storage to SD or USB
- Select U1_Patch_v3
- Install
- Reboot
Please help!
ask minix support on facebook to provide you those files