Hello,
I'm new to this forum and to rooting. I currently have a SE Neo (MT15i) with ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431 or something close). I have unlocked my bootloader, i have installed fastboot, flashmode whatever. I want to root my phone, which program should I use and how do I do it? I have no idea what kernel is, what roms are etc...? Can you please tell me what they are? Thanks!
Update: I went on several threads such as the guide in the Neo V Dev, it was old, I'm not sure if it would work on my version right now.
I also went on Doomlord's kit which was about rooting a .562.
EDIT: After so much researching, I found out that my device is just NEO not NEO V
How to root - sticky thread in general section
Kernel, rom and all other basic things are explained in various sticky threads in neo sections as well as in arc sections. Also you can google it a bit. After you read that and you still got questions, ask.
Take some free time to read all that.
Maybe you won't get fast answer but you will benefit on a long run
Madfysh said:
How to root - sticky thread in general section
Kernel, rom and all other basic things are explained in various sticky threads in neo sections as well as in arc sections. Also you can google it a bit. After you read that and you still got questions, ask.
Take some free time to read all that.
Maybe you won't get fast answer but you will benefit on a long run
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From .431, how do I upgrade to .587? I tried updating through PCC, but it says mine's up to date.
Louie Bot said:
From .431, how do I upgrade to .587? I tried updating through PCC, but it says mine's up to date.
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PCC is right. you are up to date
4.1.A.0.562 - First ICS update for Neo/Neo v
4.1.B.0.431 - Last ICS update for Neo/Neo v
4.1.A.0.587 Not yet released i think so
Press Thanks button if i've helped you!
Madfysh said:
How to root - sticky thread in general section
Kernel, rom and all other basic things are explained in various sticky threads in neo sections as well as in arc sections. Also you can google it a bit. After you read that and you still got questions, ask.
Take some free time to read all that.
Maybe you won't get fast answer but you will benefit on a long run
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Hello Madfysh, I just saw your thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690.
The thing is, I don't get the ROOT part of it :/. Specifically this,
How(for unlocked bootloaders): flash or hotboot any kernel with CWM and flash superuser... zip from attachment.
for hoooootboot you can use this kernel: http://www.4shared.com/file/LMJWQkxw/recoveryNeo.html or here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1183465
flash: fastboot flash boot name_of_kernel.img
hotboot: fastboot boot name_of_kernel.img
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Please explain a little further for a noob like me? XD
Also, I saw on the flashtool UI, there is a button called Root. Does it work on my phone? Should I do it?
Hi Mate,
you can root .431 by below method:
Rooting ..431
1. Flash .431 firmware , ignore if you are already having.
2. copy rootxperia.zip and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to sd card
3. Fastboot recoveryneo.img
4. Flash the above 2 files
4. flash .431 kernel
search for the zip,img and kernel in this forum , you will get it.
i hope u know how to fast boot, else search in this forum.
thanks.
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Follow the same procedure if you are in .587 firmware (jus replace the .431 with .587 in that procedure)
Louie Bot said:
From .431, how do I upgrade to .587? I tried updating through PCC, but it says mine's up to date.
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You can flash it with flashtool.
freaktechz said:
4.1.A.0.587 Not yet released i think so
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It's out for a month now.
freaktechz said:
Press Thanks button if i've helped you!
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No need to beg for thanks button, it's just a button. I never asked for it to be pressed and look where it brought me
Louie Bot said:
Hello Madfysh, I just saw your thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690.
The thing is, I don't get the ROOT part of it :/. Specifically this,
Please explain a little further for a noob like me? XD
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As I said, since you are new, you should read some tutorials and threads.
You can ether hotboot that kernel using fastboot.exe or you can even use flashtool to flash/hotboot kernels, just pick fastboot mode.
Louie Bot said:
Also, I saw on the flashtool UI, there is a button called Root. Does it work on my phone? Should I do it?
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I think that won't work in this case.
akashavel said:
Rooting ..431
1. Flash .431 firmware , ignore if you are already having.
2. copy rootxperia.zip and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to sd card
3. Fastboot recoveryneo.img
4. Flash the above 2 files
4. flash .431 kernel
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Why flashing both zip's? One is enough.
akashavel said:
Hi Mate,
you can root .431 by below method:
Rooting ..431
1. Flash .431 firmware , ignore if you are already having.
2. copy rootxperia.zip and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to sd card
3. Fastboot recoveryneo.img
4. Flash the above 2 files
4. flash .431 kernel
search for the zip,img and kernel in this forum , you will get it.
i hope u know how to fast boot, else search in this forum.
thanks.
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Follow the same procedure if you are in .587 firmware (jus replace the .431 with .587 in that procedure)
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Ok, I just flashed to .587 from .431 using the ftf (nordic) in Madfysh's thread.
Madfysh said:
You can flash it with flashtool.
It's out for a month now.
No need to beg for thanks button, it's just a button. I never asked for it to be pressed and look where it brought me
As I said, since you are new, you should read some tutorials and threads.
You can ether hotboot that kernel using fastboot.exe or you can even use flashtool to flash/hotboot kernels, just pick fastboot mode.
I think that won't work in this case.
Why flashing both zip's? One is enough.
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You said flashing one, but which one do you recommend flashing?
Also, will this brick my phone? Again, just making sure -.-
Louie Bot said:
You said flashing one, but which one do you recommend flashing?
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Tehnically it's same, both are superuser app, which you can update, once you boot up your phone, from the google play.
You can use the one which you can find in that same thread.
Louie Bot said:
Also, will this brick my phone? Again, just making sure -.-
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And I don't see reason to brick your phone. Just follow instructions, many have done same, including me, and succeeded.
rootxperia.zip
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Madfysh said:
You can flash it with flashtool.
It's out for a month now.
No need to beg for thanks button, it's just a button. I never asked for it to be pressed and look where it brought me
As I said, since you are new, you should read some tutorials and threads.
You can ether hotboot that kernel using fastboot.exe or you can even use flashtool to flash/hotboot kernels, just pick fastboot mode.
I think that won't work in this case.
Why flashing both zip's? One is enough.
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Thanks Mate,
Im flashing both, im not much techie .
Gud to know one is enough . will follow on going forward.
thanks for the tip.:laugh:
I think I've rooted it now, using superusersomething.zip
I got a few more questions though....
1. If I reset my phone to factory settings, will it unroot my phone?
2. Flashing to another custom firmware like say to Pureness, will it unroot it?
Thanks guys, couldn't have done it without you.
Louie Bot said:
I think I've rooted it now, using superusersomething.zip
I got a few more questions though....
1. If I reset my phone to factory settings, will it unroot my phone?
2. Flashing to another custom firmware like say to Pureness, will it unroot it?
Thanks guys, couldn't have done it without you.
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1) superuser is now system app, so no, factory reset should not remove root access,
2) 99% of custom rom's are already pre-rooted.
Madfysh said:
1) superuser is now system app, so no, factory reset should not remove root access,
2) 99% of custom rom's are already pre-rooted.
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Ok, I just switched to Jelly Sandwich. I'm getting used to it ^_^
@Louie Bot,
wow. you are an expert now. Help others and grow big.
akashavel said:
@Louie Bot,
wow. you are an expert now. Help others and grow big.
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Haha, now I'm using the stock mt15i kernel (.587) with Night-Elf Kernel v1.5 ^_^
If I install both Superuser and SuperSU, will it work? Or it'll just destroy my phone?
Louie Bot said:
I got another question. ..............................................................................................................................Or will it be fine? Thanks.
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Ewww
Related
If you have 62 firmware and locked bootloader it will be pretty hard to root your phone put CWM on and find a decent rom
In this thread i try to gather all information (links) needed with a simple guide to root your phone put cwm on and have a good rom.
I do this because i find it so hard looking for everything i need to root a locked bootloader xperia neo, so with people help we will bring all the stuff we need on one thread for LOCKED BOOTLOADER 62 FIRMWARE 2.3.4 XPERIA NEO.
Please if you find rom that work with lock bootloader please post on here.
We do good things so good things get done.
A few links to read if you have time pull out info we need copy and paste under this comment, i will be back later look more into it and find more info for everyone,
CWM-LOCKEDBOOTLOADER-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
(instructions above first set of screenshots to install cwm)- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
maybe this pre rooted busy box and CWM install already idk yet - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
Maybe working rom ^^^^ too ^^^^
Pandemic is good post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21912336&postcount=1 maybe this help us all?
------------------------------------------ROMS FOR LOCKED BOOTLOADERS BELOW----------------------------------------------
codename_L05
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23558121#post23558121
Official ICS rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598540
HELP YOU HELP ME CLICK THANKS
Raazax8 said:
A few links to read if you have time pull out info we need copy and paste under this comment, i will be back later look more into it and find more info for everyone,
CWM-LOCKEDBOOTLOADER-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
(instructions above first set of screenshots to install cwm)- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
maybe this pre rooted busy box and CWM install already idk yet - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446308
Maybe working rom ^^^^ too ^^^^
Pandemic is good post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21912336&postcount=1 maybe this help us all?
HELP YOU HELP ME CLICK THANKS
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yes mine is working succesfull mate
Pandemic said:
yes mine is working succesfull mate
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i was going to get all info and links and post a easy 123 step method for locked bootloader 2.3.4 neo with 62 fw.
like this. (just example idk what comes first or what to do yet)
1) download this (*****)
2) download that (*****)
3)put (***) in the folder named (*****)
4) connect phone in flash mode
5)flash this and that
6) done. you can now put roms on and you have full root access..
i suggest use pandemics answer thank him and grant him best wishes with his work maybe donate him.
i will also post a list of roms that work with locked bootloader, maybe an ics version or 2
Basically i make this for simple instructions to get root cwm and rom. i will work hard to try make this good very very noob guide,
I see your xtra noob guide. after downloading and doing as you say will that give me root cwm and custom rom? have you got list of roms i can use if i root neo with your guide?
It's not hard to understand, but just you are lazy to try understand.
How can: flash .42, root, OTA (optionally flash .62 kernel) be hard to understand? What can be more simpler/noob prof than this?
Things aren't complicated, it just need to take some free time to TRY understanding them.
If all this is to complicated, only 1,2,3 which I can suggest is:
1)turn on phone
2)use it stock
3)turn it off
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Raazax8 said:
have you got list of roms i can use if i root neo with your guide?
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don't be lazy, go trough dev section and check yourself what rom's are for locked BL's.
it's not hard, actually most of them have word locked or unlocked in their title.
This is not for me i know this. i root my old phone, i am experience enough to cook my own rom on my old phone i also rite simple android apps so i know this. i do this for someone who not had android before i want nice simple instruction for them without the corporate mumbo jumbo
Raazax8 said:
This is not for me i know this. i root my old phone, i am experience enough to cook my own rom on my old phone i also rite simple android apps so i know this. i do this for someone who not had android before i want nice simple instruction for them without the corporate mumbo jumbo
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I don't know your earlier experience and knowledge, but based on your questions in this thread, you don't know how to do it, or it's hard for you to understand. (to lazy to quote each of your sentence with question). Maybe I'm wrong, but I just reply on your posts.
Also, making instruction even more simplified(then the one on Pandemic link) we are making zoombies out of people, who don't use their heads to think and try to understand something. People becoming to lazy these days.
I dont think its lazy, i work with zombies that need zombie noob guides lol.
i am not lazy i do this for the community that want easy answer and list of roms for locked bootloaders (i am now searching and editing my posts with roms i find) please see my second post
bro my xperia neo build--.42 & android version is 2.3.4 (gingerbread)...i have installed the cwm from this "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509"...but when turn off my mobile & keep pressing the volume down button,my mobile is just hang on "Sony Ericsson" logo...now plzzz can anyone help me ????
Minhazxda said:
bro my xperia neo build--.42 & android version is 2.3.4 (gingerbread)...i have installed the cwm from this "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509"...but when turn off my mobile & keep pressing the volume down button,my mobile is just hang on "Sony Ericsson" logo...now plzzz can anyone help me ????
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Try my way bro, this noob guide is going nowhere, its another guide with other steps, so go to my sig and check it out there, i made it with poyensa >> the roll up all in 1
Sent from my Neo V with supercharged ICS ^^
As me as a noob face difficulties rooting Xperia s as I see:what: so I request any XS dev to prepare a step by step guide as you did on updating the Xperia s to ics. We need it
This thread is relevant to my interests.
18lama said:
This thread is relevant to my interests.
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Ofcourse to all of us,
\m/ :Xperia:
Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
JoelChrist_ said:
Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
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What if I dont wanna UL bootloader
\m/ :Xperia:
JoelChrist_ said:
Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
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Just Telling "use search button" to people with new thread isnt helpful and doesnt solves our problem, Clean your eyes look carefully "Step By Step guide" ? Can you see that, okay now put it in the search button- if you get what you want you are a genius. If no then you know what you are
\m/ :Xperia:
You're question has been answered before. Learn to use the forum.
scook94 said:
You're question has been answered before. Learn to use the forum.
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I searched everywhere didnt found any "step by step" method
\m/ :Xperia:
Sweetlover said:
I searched everywhere didnt found any "step by step" method
\m/ :Xperia:
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Here, let me help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537995
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
K900 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
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I looked at it, but coudnt find steps:-S
\m/ :Xperia:
scook94 said:
Here, let me help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537995
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Awww thank you soo much. You know what, you should be a moderator:sly:
\m/ :Xperia:
Sweetlover said:
I looked at it, but coudnt find steps:-S
\m/ :Xperia:
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Hey Sorry Sweetlover but:
If you don't understand how to use search-button and if you are incapable to find a solution in this forum and if you don't understand the instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429, you are probably incapable to root your device.
andronym said:
Hey Sorry Sweetlover but:
If you don't understand how to use search-button and if you are incapable to find a solution in this forum and if you don't understand the instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429, you are probably incapable to root your device.
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Ima noob:'(
\m/ :Xperia:
Sweetlover said:
Ima noob:'(
\m/ :Xperia:
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OK. I'm also a noob, but I rooted my xperia s (with locked Bootloader) last week with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
If you read through the first post completly you will find the following phrase:
"Guide:
Before you root your device, your device must running Gingerbread. Flash it back to Gingerbread if your device are running Ice Cream Sandwich Open Run.dat and it will lead you through the process"
If you are on ICS you have to flash black to Gingerbread with Flashtool. Here the link to the Flashtool thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
And here the link to the xperia s firmware thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
There is no simple root-method at the moment, perhaps later, I don't know. Keep in mind: This is a new device and the development of a dedicated root-method keeps a lot of time. Please take a look at other threads and read through. Collect as much information as possible.
andronym said:
OK. I'm also a noob, but I rooted my xperia s (with locked Bootloader) last week with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
If you read through the first post completly you will find the following phrase:
"Guide:
Before you root your device, your device must running Gingerbread. Flash it back to Gingerbread if your device are running Ice Cream Sandwich Open Run.dat and it will lead you through the process"
If you are on ICS you have to flash black to Gingerbread with Flashtool. Here the link to the Flashtool thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
And here the link to the xperia s firmware thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
There is no simple root-method at the moment, perhaps later, I don't know. Keep in mind: This is a new device and the development of a dedicated root-method keeps a lot of time. Please take a look at other threads and read through. Collect as much information as possible.
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Can we flash directly with ICS Generic CH
\m/ :Xperia:
No!
1st Gingerbread then ICS!
If you are planning to downgrade for rooting or otherwise is it good to factory reset your phone before flashing stock ROMs?
18lama said:
If you are planning to downgrade for rooting or otherwise is it good to factory reset your phone before flashing stock ROMs?
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Just wipe userdata in flashtool.
K900 said:
Just wipe userdata in flashtool.
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I had done that. When using the flashtool I had kept that option checked but when I did successfully (no errors messages in flashtool) flashed and downgraded to GB from ICS, I was not able to download any apps from play store. I was also unable to login into google chat. I was able to use my gmail app without any issues though. Is this normal?
I did xda and google search on this issue about not being able to login to google chat etc, almost 90% of them said that you have to remove your primary google account which is not possible to do unless you root or do a factory reset.
Hi
I've tried to root, XPERIA NEO with ISC 4.0.4 update. I've tried, every tutorial here, every exploit, zergRushes, Flashtool attempts. But it's not giving it up.
I tried the suggested tutorial, on xperia mini it was rooted with no problem
I've restored the NEOs 2.3.4 stock gingerbread via flashtool, tried GignerBreak, no luck. Is it possible that this phone to be unrootable. Please tell some suggestions, what to do.
Thanks
build .42 is directly rootable via zergrush, while build .62 is not directly rootable. though there is tutorial in general section, on how to get rooted .62
Madfysh said:
build .42 is directly rootable via zergrush, while build .62 is not directly rootable. though there is tutorial in general section, on how to get rooted .62
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The official ISC was buld 431 and we've tried every tutorial for evry version, and the 2.3.4 version is 4.0.2.A.0.62 so what to do
xxTTcc said:
The official ISC was buld 431 and we've tried every tutorial for evry version, and the 2.3.4 version is 4.0.2.A.0.62 so what to do
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flash the .42 and root in flashtool...Follow the instructions by maddyfish, thousands have already done it...
xxTTcc said:
The official ISC was buld 431 and we've tried every tutorial for evry version, and the 2.3.4 version is 4.0.2.A.0.62 so what to do
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I'm just wondering, how come you didn't notice sticky thread in general section, which is for rooting ICS rom.
I really don't understand how come people don't see sticky thread
If someone can explain that to me..
Madfysh said:
I'm just wondering, how come you didn't notice sticky thread in general section, which is for rooting ICS rom.
I really don't understand how come people don't see sticky thread
If someone can explain that to me..
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One way to miss it is to access the forum via phone app, since the stickies are in another tab.
However, we both know that the more likely reason is because people dont bother looking, or searching.
Madfysh said:
I'm just wondering, how come you didn't notice sticky thread in general section, which is for rooting ICS rom.
I really don't understand how come people don't see sticky thread
If someone can explain that to me..
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Thats, what I am telling, I did, step by step, the instructions for rooting the 4.0 stock rom. Impossible. zergrush is only telling missing directory, permission denied, reboot the phone several times, nothing happens. I did everything as it is told there.
I've tried the sticky notes first. And many more after. I wouldn't downgrading, otherwise
xxTTcc said:
Thats, what I am telling, I did, step by step, the instructions for rooting the 4.0 stock rom. Impossible. zergrush is only telling missing directory, permission denied, reboot the phone several times, nothing happens. I did everything as it is told there.
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And now point with you finger where did I said, in my tutorial, to use zergrush method!?
Madfysh said:
And now point with you finger where did I said, in my tutorial, to use zergrush method!?
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This is the threat I followed. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26798415&postcount=141
And the tool I used is DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su
Same result as zergRush, permission denied, can't write and so on...
Edit: I've tried with this tool firs, before the zergs
You didn't say you tried that before, all you talked about was zergrush..
And have you followed all steps? Flashed 562 kernel?
Usb debuging turned on?
Allow unknown sources?
Still cant get to root my damn phone!!!
Hey guys. I'm scratching my head to soon be bald here... Got the Neo build 62, ginger 2.3.4. And tried ****load of stuf.. But nothing works.. Got it rooted on earlier build but wont work when i upgraded to what i got now.
And some people in here give links west,east,up and dow. My head is just spinning from it all..
Isn't there a noob guide without all the flashy colors and just a straight step by step way to root my phone so i can get my cyanogenmod???
Whats wrong in flashy colors if they get you where you wanna be?
Anw if you plan on using CM instead of stock, then you can be on 42 rooted, no need to mess with 62.
Madfysh said:
You didn't say you tried that before, all you talked about was zergrush..
And have you followed all steps? Flashed 562 kernel?
Usb debuging turned on?
Allow unknown sources?
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Sorry for the missunderstanding, because they look the same, thats why I mentioned the zergRush. Sorry.
I made everything by the book, but I had problems with the flashing too. I supose flashing must be done with flash tool. I've downloaded and installed the recomended driver, but when I try to flash the kernel, I recieve red text that said, Flash Aborted, System is not functioning or somthing like that. When I flashed the 2.3.4 version, there was no problem. But I tried your tutorial several times, before downgradin, same result. So I will downgrade to build .42 I will try to root it there, if success, I am planning, to flash the kernel, and to install, JB custom rom. I suppose it will workd this way. What do you think?
About the second part, i've activated USB Debugging, Unknown Sources, and in Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode set it to MSC mode, after I've tried with the default connection tipe. No luck.
It could work if you come from .42, but I wouldn't be surprised if some errors start coming out.
Can you post log of flashing .562 kernel?
And one question, you say you will flash custom kernel. That means your bootloader is unlocked??
Madfysh said:
It could work if you come from .42, but I wouldn't be surprised if some errors start coming out.
Can you post log of flashing .562 kernel?
And one question, you say you will flash custom kernel. That means your bootloader is unlocked??
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No my bootloader is still locked. I tried to root it when locked, but if I fail with 42 root, I will unlock it because 2.3.4 buld 42 I think is not an option to stay on. So what you suppose, to flash back 4.0.4, to unlock the bootloader and to root it. Or to root it firs in 42 and to unlock the bootloader. Because I saw somewhere that is not good to unlock befor root. It's not my phone and I am doing it carefull, that why I am asking so many questions.
Tonight I lill post the flashtool log.
You can unlock your bootloader on whatever fw you are. It doesn't matter.
Only thing that matter is that your phone isn't SIM locked and if you gonna use unofficial method with test point, it need to be older than 12W14(which can be found under battery)
Not sure that problems you had while flashing kernel, but I root-ed it with my instructions multiple times.
The 7z version ov 2.3.4 build 42 can't be recognized by FlashTool. And please could you point me to post how to unlock the bootloader
thanks.
Can I use FlashTool, Plugins -> Unlock bootloader -> run
Lol, extract .7z file there should be .ftf file inside 7z.
and instructions about bootloader can be found in sticky thread in neo v dev section.
Sticky thread are sticky for a reason, read them before you start messing with you phone.
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Lol, extract .7z file there should be .ftf file inside 7z.
and instructions about bootloader can be found in sticky thread in neo v dev section.
Sticky thread are sticky for a reason, read them before you start messing with you phone.
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Root successful, via your tutorial for 4.0.4, I've flashed back to 4.0.4 431 update and this time everything was by the book.
About the 7z, I've extracted the tft, I am not so lame, but flashtool is all gray when I select the tft. Anyway is not an issue any more,
About the sticky trat remark, I not messing, before I am sure what I am doing. That's why I am asking. Thanks
When i was rooting my phone i unlocked bootloader and after that i was able to flash any rom using flashtool. Just needed drivers for flashtool and fastboot but all info founded here on xda or on other pages..
hello all i just got this phone from a friend and its from china however i can use it here in the states,im just having a small problem getting the american android market stuff on this phone,a guy at bestbuy said i could force it and than said to come to this site.its the best phone i ever had and am really wanting to work it to its full potential so please help me out all and thanks.
Start by reading up in de General, Q&A, Dev ....... sections
Then if you don't understand something -----> Use Search........
By then,after reading a bit, you will know that you need to give more info when asking questions.
Greets
martinusbe said:
Start by reading up in de General, Q&A, Dev ....... sections
Then if you don't understand something -----> Use Search........
By then,after reading a bit, you will know that you need to give more info when asking questions.
Greets
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well thanks for being nice on that ok here is everything i know
andriod version 4.0.4
build number 4.1.B.0.587
kernel version [email protected]#1
baseband version 8x55A-AAABQQAZM-203028G-77
Still you have the problem ??
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Still you have the problem ??
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yes i do,i was wondering if anyone would reply without being rude
scalpachette said:
yes i do,i was wondering if anyone would reply without being rude
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He wasn't rude, he was just trying to tell that you didn't give as much info as it was needed.
About your problem, download flashtool and download .ftf (I suggest Nordic region) and flash it. Everything can be found in dev sections, or in sticky thread in general section.
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He wasn't rude, he was just trying to tell that you didn't give as much info as it was needed.
About your problem, download flashtool and download .ftf (I suggest Nordic region) and flash it. Everything can be found in dev sections, or in sticky thread in general section.
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yea this stuff makes no sense to me at all.i wish i could just zip through this like yall but oh well
scalpachette said:
yea this stuff makes no sense to me at all.i wish i could just zip through this like yall but oh well
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Fair enough
But don't worry, nobody was born knowing all. Take your time and read a bit. If you are interested in that you will learn fast, as its not hard.
There is even tutorial on how to use flashtool.
See..try..
if u just want to download american android market apps. u can try market enabler.
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if u just want to download american android market apps. u can try market enabler.
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i tried that before but it said my phone needs to be rooted,that i tried but failed horribly
So? You managed to flash it?
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So? You managed to flash it?
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i managed nothing but to prove i shouldnt be doing this stuff haha nah i can try with enough more information i can try to pull it off see i tried to flash something or another but it just didnt happen i messed up the phone really bad and here i am still unable to do what i was trying to.seems as if something doesnt want me to do this.i wish i could
Flash it with correct firmware, get the fw's from sticky thread in general section.
btw. edit thread title to reflect your problem, as current one is so generic that it can be used on 90% threads here
Madfysh said:
Flash it with correct firmware, get the fw's from sticky thread in general section.
btw. edit thread title to reflect your problem, as current one is so generic that it can be used on 90% threads here
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well im not doing so well again the same thing happened,i need help but just cant get it right.i tried another time but need to do an update to fix the phone.if anyone wants to try to walk me through this you can find me on skype i think my profile has the info on it.if not pm me or just not.thanks for the advice and attempts at it.
What is the filename of the file you are flashing to your phone?
Did flashtool reported any error or everything went well with flashing?
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Why are you sending PM's, we have forum, there are smarter people here and will solve your problem faster if more of us discuss about it.
First you said that you have problems with keyboard, then you said you followed this instructions: http://theunlockr.com/2012/10/08/how-to-root-the-sony-ericsson-xperia-neo-mt15i/
On those instructions I only see how to root your phone, which includes flashing MT11i kernel.
Now hear this. If you said all this info before, you would get your solution by now.
Flashing MT11i kernel on MT15i gives that error. And I would have told you that if you gave all the info you have. And no need to go around the web for instructions, everything you need is here, if you had checked this (sticky) thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 you would noticed that flashing only kernel cause errors.
For start flash your phone with correct fw, to solve your initial question, then go on next exhibitions
And please use forum, it will be faster
nah sorry for all the issues and problems im done forget this thread please and delete my account im not doing this.time for a new phone.peace
scalpachette said:
nah sorry for all the issues and problems im done forget this thread please and delete my account im not doing this.time for a new phone.peace
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It's easy stuff mate. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973017
Hello guys..
I am new to XDA and new to rooting..
I have unlocked my bootloader..now could anyone help me with a step by step guide on how to root my phone??
Thank You
Seriously man, have you even bothered to check sticky thread's?
This became crazy. It's not even funny any more, people asking questions while answers are already written and even made sticky threads.
Even googling for a "Root Neo V 4.0.4 4.1.B.0.587" which is btw your thread title, gives you XDA thread with instructions..
Sorry for being harsh but this is unbelievable..
YES!!..i have read couple of threads..
a thread by you..but it only shows for locked bootloader..
another thread by vimjam..but it doesn't work..it says extract zip file from recovery mode..how do I enter recovery mode if i havent even rooted..
then there were couple of other threads..but all for different firmwares..nothing for .587
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YES!!..i have read couple of threads..
a thread by you..but it only shows for locked bootloader..
another thread by vimjam..but it doesn't work..it says extract zip file from recovery mode..how do I enter recovery mode if i havent even rooted..
then there were couple of other threads..but all for different firmwares..nothing for .587
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1) read them BETTER, it even says in thread title that it's for locked AND unlocked and even says that it's for that exact firmware which you have,
2) you don't need to be rooted to enter in recovery, since you are on unlocked bootloader, that's why there is kernel which hve CWM,
3) always ask in similar threads instead of creating new threads.
OK..
to start with..
this is your thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 .... in the root segment for unlocked bootloaders you have posted this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465 ....but it talks abt NEO only...and shouldnt be the clockworkmod recovery after i root??
Seriously man... These noobs keep spamming the threads... PLz moderators close this thread and take serious actions on such lazy ppl..
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OK..
to start with..
this is your thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 .... in the root segment for unlocked bootloaders you have posted this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465 ....but it talks abt NEO only...and shouldnt be the clockworkmod recovery after i root??
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It's kernel with CWM recovery only, so it doesn't bring up system at all it boots directly to recovery, so it works for both. Otherwise I wouldn't say it's for Neo and Neo V.
Just follow instructions and everything will be ok.
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YES!!..i have read couple of threads..
a thread by you..but it only shows for locked bootloader..
another thread by vimjam..but it doesn't work..it says extract zip file from recovery mode..how do I enter recovery mode if i havent even rooted..
then there were couple of other threads..but all for different firmwares..nothing for .587
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Btw Lone Wanderer has also provided a noob solution guide!
And it includes. 587 as well!
And as for Madfysh's thread, I am sure his thread has it for sure,if not,the method remains the same! Just requires a bit of a thinking!
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Btw Lone Wanderer has also provided a noob solution guide!
And it includes. 587 as well!
And as for Madfysh's thread, I am sure his thread has it for sure,if not,the method remains the same! Just requires a bit of a thinking!
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Could you please post the link to Lone Wanderers guide..Thank You
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Could you please post the link to Lone Wanderers guide..Thank You
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Seriously, man, learn how to SEARCH.
I just found it in less than 5 sec, just by using XDA search.
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Seriously, man, learn how to SEARCH.
I just found it in less than 5 sec, just by using XDA search.
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OK, I followed your thread steps..after flashing the Kernel and superuser it keeps returning to CWM recovery mode....What to do?
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Could you please post the link to Lone Wanderers guide..Thank You
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I would help ya,but pls search! This would help you in solving future issues too!
Lone wanderer is the name of the guy! Search! You'll get his profile click thread started by him! You'll get it!
Or just Google The same!
Or Xda search it!
I,would've helped you with direct link but this method takes you a bit long but helps you in a similar situation!
Hope Madfysh doesn't mind my post either!
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OK, I followed your thread steps..after flashing the Kernel and superuser it keeps returning to CWM recovery mode....What to do?
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I wouldn't say anything if I didn't write "for hoooootboot you can use this kernel: and then link to kernel" and yet you still flashed it instead of hotboot it
I also told you in this very thread: It's kernel with CWM recovery only, so it doesn't bring up system at all it boots directly to recovery
Just flash back stock (or any else) kernel.
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I wouldn't say anything if I didn't write "for hoooootboot you can use this kernel: and then link to kernel" and yet you still flashed it instead of hotboot it
I also told you in this very thread: It's kernel with CWM recovery only, so it doesn't bring up system at all it boots directly to recovery
Just flash back stock (or any else) kernel.
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Could I flash .img kernel from recovery mode?? as im stuck there and dont know what to do....
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Could I flash .img kernel from recovery mode?? as im stuck there and dont know what to do....
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Flash it same way how you flash it first time.
Look, read some sticky threads.. some threads which explains basics on android and xperias..
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Flash it same way how you flash it first time.
Look, read some sticky threads.. some threads which explains basics on android and xperias..
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Ok i flashed it..but there is just one tiny problem...A stupid friend of mine flashed AOKP while we were stuck in recovery mode...now i flashed some old kernel..but the phone doesnt turn on..it keeps rebooting..so whats the next step?? should i hotboot the kernel from your thread or what??
Sorry for the inconvenience...
First make up, who is doing that phone, you or your friend. Can't be both. Or you will end up in this kind of situation.
Aokp rom, aokp kernel..
Ics rom, ics kernel
Gb rom, gb kernel
Logically, right?
As i said read some basic things. Or things can end up badly..
"A stupid friend of mine"... Im guessing that stupid friend of urs was your brain.. im sorry I couldn't resist..
First thing u need to do is switch off ur phone and put it aside before u hardbrick it and forget about it..
Then goto every single sticky thread and READ..nd then Read again..and again..
Then im pretty sure that stupid friend of urs will come up with a genius solution..
By now u should have realised why everyones askin u to read first..before doin anythin..
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