Dear friends, i red so many info in so many treads, but as i am still not that good in android i decided to make my own Q thread to ask something:
1. I want to root my sola ICS stock rom (havent unlock bootloader) - which method to use v9 or v13?
2. I red i can use this method with locked bootloader - right or not?
3. If i root my phone, can i still make official updates if there are any from Sony?
4. Is warranty avoid by this method? If yes can be the phone unrooted so you return warranty?
Thanx in advance for answers and your patience...
mirost1 said:
Dear friends, i red so many info in so many treads, but as i am still not that good in android i decided to make my own Q thread to ask something:
1. I want to root my sola ICS stock rom (havent unlock bootloader) - which method to use v9 or v13?
2. I red i can use this method with locked bootloader - right or not?
3. If i root my phone, can i still make official updates if there are any from Sony?
4. Is warranty avoid by this method? If yes can be the phone unrooted so you return warranty?
Thanx in advance for answers and your patience...
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1) version 9 is confirmed working ok on Sola ICS bootloader locked
2)yes its right
3)yes untill and unless your bootloader is locked you can but you will loose root I guess..
4)yes there are speculation abt this wether the root does void your warranty but wth if u wana unroot it you can do with the same v9 or just simply repair your device through SEUS Or PC Companion!!
Sent From Xperia Sola White (MT27i)
Rooted Stock ICS
Hit Thanks If I Helped!!
soulhackereborn said:
1) version 9 is confirmed working ok on Sola ICS bootloader locked
2)yes its right
3)yes untill and unless your bootloader is locked you can but you will loose root I guess..
4)yes there are speculation abt this wether the root does void your warranty but wth if u wana unroot it you can do with the same v9 or just simply repair your device through SEUS Or PC Companion!!
Sent From Xperia Sola White (MT27i)
Rooted Stock ICS
Hit Thanks If I Helped!!
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Another great and patient guy on xda, THANK you
Last thing before i brick my device (jokes) - the reason i want to root my device is to make some system UI tweaks and remove google bloatware - what is the best app to use? (i saw some like ROM Manager, Titanium Back up etc)
Xperia Sola mic problem
Friends I have a problem with my mic, I have to shout to make other person hear me, during call.
secondry mic during video recording also doesn`t seem working well, voice recorded is too low.
I am on ics (rooted, bootloader locked), i even downgraded to G.B , but same is the case.
Is there any way to increase senstivity of mic ? or other solution
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If I Unlock The Bootloader Will I Get The ICS Update This April ? Or I Still Get It If I Dont Unlock It. *Im Not A Professional Rooter*
Xperias with unlocked bootloaders won't get official updates.
#correct if im wrong!
you will get the update. just install it with pc companion. if that wont work, youll get the flashable files in dev section.
don't worry someone will make ftf file and you can also update via wotanserver.
If you unlock the bootloader, then there's a risk your phone will be bricked when you update firmware over the air using seus or pccompanion. You should update it offline using flashtool and ftf firmware file.
If you unlock it and use a custom rom, then I don't think you would get official update notification anyway.
If you're not planning to use custom kernel or custom rom, then I suggest you only need to root it .
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
There's a big risk on unlocking the bootloader because we wont be able to receive official updates or even void our warranty with our manufacturers. Make sure that you know the advantages and disadvantages of unlocking the bootloader before proceeding.
wynradaure said:
There's a big risk on unlocking the bootloader because we wont be able to receive official updates or even void our warranty with our manufacturers. Make sure that you know the advantages and disadvantages of unlocking the bootloader before proceeding.
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that's what im thinking.
Is not reversible the process of unlocking the bootloader?
cicci0 said:
Is not reversible the process of unlocking the bootloader?
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yes it is,check the thread in dev section
root xperia mini pro running firmware 2.3.4
hi all, any way to root my mini pro (sk17) have ,
ii'm running 2.3.4 but getting stuck on step 7 using latest version of superoneclick root.
"debug" & "unknown sources" all enabled SDcard unmounted
Any help appreciated
thanks
can anybody clarify
with my previous phones i never had a bootloader issue...
this one's quite messed up.
can anybody please clarify the following things that will work after unlocking the bootloader on stock rom -
- facebook inside xperia
- music player like button
- track id
- timescape
cuz i just can't wait with he stock rom.....
Track ID wont work again...
updating
it seen if u unlock the bootloader u wont recevived the official updates right?
but if u only unlock the root u receive. because i have a sony ericsson live walkman 3.4.2 rooted but last week it ask me to update. Is it secure to update a rooted device??
thamks
Hi guys im new here
i have rooted my lww 2.3.4 .62 by downgrading to .58.
How update again to frmware .62.with root access because lww already have ics update?
My freind had rooted neo v 4 months old with bootloader locked. He has issue with the speaker .so he want to take it to sony service centre for repair.but i think rooting void warranty?
Will unrooting return warranty status back?
And how to sony service centre guys know that we have rooted our phone even though if we unroot?
How to solve this issue to get warranty back?
Pleaaaase helpppppp guyyyssssssssssssss
well if were worried about warranty, you shouldnt have rooted it. people say that unrooting works, but then again, sony has professional engineers to take care of its phones, and sort out the issues you face. they would naturally know the "tricks" that developers can do. so its unlikely that people at service center cant know what you've done with it.
thunderwkman said:
Hi guys im new here
i have rooted my lww 2.3.4 .62 by downgrading to .58.
How update again to frmware .62.with root access because lww already have ics update?
My freind had rooted neo v 4 months old with bootloader locked. He has issue with the speaker .so he want to take it to sony service centre for repair.but i think rooting void warranty?
Will unrooting return warranty status back?
And how to sony service centre guys know that we have rooted our phone even though if we unroot?
How to solve this issue to get warranty back?
Pleaaaase helpppppp guyyyssssssssssssss
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Check this tutorial - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26914104#post26914104
Using this u can update to 0.62 gb or ICS and well. WIth root
And remember to thank the OP
P.S: If you don't see the thanks button now, after some u post 8-10 posts, come again and thank
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ayaznoor said:
well if were worried about warranty, you shouldnt have rooted it. people say that unrooting works, but then again, sony has professional engineers to take care of its phones, and sort out the issues you face. they would naturally know the "tricks" that developers can do. so its unlikely that people at service center cant know what you've done with it.
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1) If you update to ICS, you'll lose root unless you follow THIS tutorial.
2) Repair the phone with PC Companion. This will erase root. Keep in mind that if you installed CWM Recovery you could mess up while repairing with PC Companion as long as I know. In that case, you should flash new firmware with flashtool.
I have flashed stock rom .62 to unroot .now can i get warranty status back?im sending my lww to service centre will there be any issues over it?
i ve read many threads but still noone has given a direct answer to one question
that how to unroot the neov and still not making warranty void .
and if we can unroot the phone to original stock rom then will the warranty be void and why as we have reverted back to factory rom and we have unrooted the phone again....
can anybody comment.......
If you didn't unlock the bootloader you can simply made a factory reset with SEUS.
Every thing should come back as stock.
I have JJ's doctory hybrid rom (stock kernel and locked bootloader) and SEUS recognize my phone.
But I'm not sure if even after a factory reset with SEUS you will mantain root (superuser will be deleted of course)
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Rooting will not void your warranty
Unlocking bootloader will void your warranty (if you had to go to warranty center they could reject it)
Flashing stock firmware will not void your warranty, it could if something goes wrong in this passthrough and you need to go to warranty center
If you never lashed .ftf (from different region than your original) with flashtool, meaning, you are still on your stock(original/your region) rom, but root-ed, then you can repair your software with PCC or SEUS, and get clean firmware.
If you flashed .ftf with flashtool (from different region then your original), you can edit your build.prop with CDA customization number for your region and then, restart your phone and repair software with PCC or SEUS.
I highly doubt they(service center) will notice if you have firmware from different region then your original, but still to play on the safe side
Where to find CDA number, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604559
Good to hear
So we should write down our CDA customization number before flashing *.ftf (to make root process for example).
Bertellio said:
Good to hear
So we should write down our CDA customization number before flashing *.ftf (to make root process for example).
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It's always a good practice to backup everything you can, even stock original firmware, or in this case CDA number.
I still have my original fw on pc
But as I say, I highly doubt they will notice if you have fw for wrong region.. My gf got totally different fw on her X10 mini pro, when she took it to service center
Yeah, but it's always good to be in the right side.
If I known this before...SOMEONE SHOULD WRITE IT IN THE TOP OF THE ROOT TOPICS. Just say "tap *#*#service#*#* and write down everything you can
EDIT: I found that I took screenshot of software info Now I'm writing it on your discussion.
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Your nickname is about commander keen?
anand_2kk said:
i ve read many threads but still noone has given a direct answer to one question
that how to unroot the neov and still not making warranty void .
and if we can unroot the phone to original stock rom then will the warranty be void and why as we have reverted back to factory rom and we have unrooted the phone again....
can anybody comment.......
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Repair with PC Companion.
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Rooting will not void your warranty
Unlocking bootloader will void your warranty (if you had to go to warranty center they could reject it)
Flashing stock firmware will not void your warranty, it could if something goes wrong in this passthrough and you need to go to warranty center
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Really??
So, will rooting, removing stock apps or even installing hybrid ROMs based on stock not officially void warranty? (as long as bootloader is locked)
Lets just put it like this.
Every messing with software CAN be a reason for rejecting warranty claim.
Now you can think whatever you want
Madfysh said:
Lets just put it like this.
Every messing with software CAN be a reason for rejecting warranty claim.
Now you can think whatever you want
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That's a nice one.
Now, got Madfish's hint about customization, the question is "in which case you can't restore the phone as your specifically original stock?"
To go to the service center (and be almost sure (99,9%) you'll have not trouble)
-unlocked bootloader? (I read something like you can make it will show it is locked, but you can't relock it completely, I'm right?)
-root permissions? (Is doomlord rooting toolkit something saved in the rom, which can be deleted after flashing new firmware?)
-custom rom on stock kernel? (Install backup of a rom from CWM recovery)
-flashing sony's firmware with flashtool? (like upgrade manually to 4.0.4 from GB)
-files of system partition modified with root explorer? (like camera mods and V6 supercharger)
-CWM recovery installed?
Requst
sir i want to know that
if i root my micromax a87 with software like unlockroot
and again i unroot it with that software only
warranty of my phon will lost
as rooting losts warranty
can i gain back the warranty by rooting
or is there software to unroot and gain warranty
plz repy my request
yours user
aniket1110 said:
sir i want to know that
if i root my micromax a87 with software like unlockroot
and again i unroot it with that software only
warranty of my phon will lost
as rooting losts warranty
can i gain back the warranty by rooting
or is there software to unroot and gain warranty
plz repy my request
yours user
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Its a Xperia neo/neo V forum,
Ask ur question at Android General Q&A..
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
aniket1110 said:
sir i want to know that
if i root my micromax a87 with software like unlockroot
and again i unroot it with that software only
warranty of my phon will lost
as rooting losts warranty
can i gain back the warranty by rooting
or is there software to unroot and gain warranty
plz repy my request
yours user
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Normally unrooting is very much possible but as you've a Micromax I can't be really sure!
I have no clue regarding that unfortunately, sorry!
You may ask in General Q n A section or maybe one of Micromax device forum's Q n A thread
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium
Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
Sent from my LT26i
What is CMW and how to install those?! Dude you gotta be little more specific with , I'm new here!
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
sunil.s125 said:
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
Sent from my LT26i
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sunil.s125 said:
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
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I appreciate you reply man, I also have a few other questions too in my post. You can answer them if you wish to, Or I'll just wait for someone else too. And also for the tuts.
Hi..
Dude I don't use xperia U so can't help you on rom, which ones best for your device ....
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
Alright, I 'll just wait then.
Bootloader unlocked means u can try different roms now bt u loose ur warranty and u also need to flash a custom kernel for custom rom
Rooting I guess has nothing to do wid bootloader being locked or unlocked
Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2
kushalsv said:
Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
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Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
MadManMark said:
Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
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Thanks!:good: Alright, So I've decided, I'll root my phone without unlocking my bootloader, So any help here please?
And are there any ROMs I can apply to a locked bootloader? Help Xperia U users please!
root without unlock bootloader it still save to be use and doesn't void your warranty
you still can try some custom ROM but definitely never to custom kernel
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
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use notification toggles or powerful control to get toggles in notification bar....
flashtool is a very stable software for nxt series and previous xperias.. used it several times on my xu...
I think u can root ur .54 firmware through binary's rooting method....have u tried it yet???
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
thanks for the tip about notifications
flashtool i have used on X10 and found it very good, but i was not sure if it is OK to use it now on the XP while my BL is locked and i have no root, i don't want to create more problems for myself than i already have
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
Astral07 said:
thanks for the tip about notifications
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
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yes i have tried this method too. Nothing happened x.x
drsanket_xperia_u said:
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
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ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
Astral07 said:
ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
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you can install older ICS, root and use a custom rom while you wait a fix to the new ICS :]
i don't think it will take too long for a fix ^^
Astral07 said:
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
:angel:
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This might Help
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023756
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
1. Yes and yes. That's what I did. Now my Xperia P is rooted with CWM.
Rooting Method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
2. Not realy sure, mine was bootloader unlockable from the start. But I decided to keep it locked.
3. You mean like this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015118
I flashed this and is working quite well. No problems so far.
Flashing is also safe with locked bootloader. I've been flashing like crazy since I rooted my phone 4 days ago.
Just do backups and follow instructions carefully.