im sorry i am new in the world of rooting and android devices
i just bought my xperia sola about 2 months ago and i updated it in ICS, ive just found that it is very laggy and many bugs but my friend told me to root it for it to be able to run faster and to play HD games ive researched about it and it says that i need to unlock the bootloader first before i can root it then suddenly i read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 that i dont need to unlock the bootloader, can any help me here? i want to root my phone and make it faster
You don't need to unlock the bootloader to root, look at the sticky at the top of the Xperia S development forum
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Ben36 said:
You don't need to unlock the bootloader to root, look at the sticky at the top of the Xperia S development forum
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thanks ive seen this thread so after rooting what do i need to do?
can anyone help me here?
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Found this tool in the Xperia mini forums!
looks really handy and can do a lot of things like Unlock bootloader, Root, CWM and modify kernel even for .62
and supports Xperia neo V (MT11i) too
THIS TOOL USES OFFICIAL METHOD TO UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER
Check this thread : HERE
A small note, this is uses the official unlock so is no good if allowed status is no.
Or if you don't want Sony to know
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mpiekp said:
A small note, this is uses the official unlock so is no good if allowed status is no.
Or if you don't want Sony to know
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i posted it because its a handy tool
Aarush said:
i posted it because its a handy tool
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Yep sure it is, just many don't read links just download and try, thought I'd point it out before hand.
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OP please mention in the first post that that tool uses OFFICIAL BOOTLOADER UNLOCK METHOD.
The below link shows new form ruels i hope you dont mind and change your thread title as follows OR SOMETHING EQUIVALENT TO IT .
[TOOL][05.05.12]SE Bootloader Unlocking by quangnhut123[V1.6]
LINK to thread title rules :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636154
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Hello there,
I just bought xperia s yesterday
I used arc, but since yesterday I fell in love with xperia s.
Emm.. what I wanna ask is, is it worth to unlock my xperia s and root it?
Cause I know development on xperia s forum isnt so stable yet..
I'm scared I'm going to brick my Xperia S..
And then Im at Indonesia.
Which ftf shud I flash?
Generic world?
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I think you can flash central europe as you can remove more apps without root.
I am not sure if it has the asian language. I am currently using Singapore firmware which contains chinese and japanese keyboard.
In my opinion, if you are not planning to use custom ROM, you might as well wait till ICS released for rooting purpose. At that time, there should be a way to root without unlocking bootloader
hello_hello said:
I think you can flash central europe as you can remove more apps without root.
I am not sure if it has the asian language. I am currently using Singapore firmware which contains chinese and japanese keyboard.
In my opinion, if you are not planning to use custom ROM, you might as well wait till ICS released for rooting purpose. At that time, there should be a way to root without unlocking bootloader
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I'm using German as my primary language
So I think the central europe will work..
Well.. actually I'm planning to use a costum ROM..
But its just a plan.. I haven't see all of the costume ROMs here..
But I think I'll wait till someone made root without unlocking bootloader possible.
Thanks for your answer
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chitose_ndy said:
I'm using German as my primary language
So I think the central europe will work..
Well.. actually I'm planning to use a costum ROM..
But its just a plan.. I haven't see all of the costume ROMs here..
But I think I'll wait till someone made root without unlocking bootloader possible.
Thanks for your answer
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what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
berkis said:
what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
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Nothing bad cause it is allowed from sony itself
They speak that you will loose the drm key or something like that but I don't know what is useful for.
Don't worry,For warranty reasons you can lock it again.
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berkis said:
what is bad about ulocked bootloader? I new with android and I rooted my xperia couple of days ago so I had to ulock the bootloead, that´s why I am asking
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nothing bad.. im just affraid cause development on xperia s isnt as stable as arc's development..
but ive unlocked bootloader and rooted.
im happy for that
gm007 said:
Nothing bad cause it is allowed from sony itself
They speak that you will loose the drm key or something like that but I don't know what is useful for.
Don't worry,For warranty reasons you can lock it again.
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you can lock your bootloader again,
but u wont get the DRM key again..
as far as i know (if im not mistaken) DRM key is useful for warranty,
if u unlocked ur XS, then you void your warranty..
anyway, ive unlocked my phone and rooted..
so this thread can be locked
thanks xda
and thanks for the answers
how to root
hi ive unlocked bootloader , what do i do to root it / im new to all this . how would i know if my xperia s unlockedntry bootloader and if it is what is the next step. can i update to ics when it comes out if i root it
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hi ive unlocked bootloader , what do i do to root it / im new to all this . how would i know if my xperia s unlockedntry bootloader and if it is what is the next step. can i update to ics when it comes out if i root it
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Untill now,
root can only be achieved by flashing pre rooted.img via fastboot..
If u want to know wether ur phone is already unlocked or not, try unlocking ur phone via fastboot like what u did.
On the cmd will be written,
'"Phone already unlocked"
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Is there any way to root the Xperia U at this current time on a locked bootloader as my bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked unfortunately
DeanBoro said:
Is there any way to root the Xperia U at this current time on a locked bootloader as my bootloader is not allowed to be unlocked unfortunately
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I think we have to wait till the ics update, like the xperia S developer does.. And the beloved developers develop rooting method without unlocking the bootloader..
Xperia possible rooting
alphine.zzz said:
I think we have to wait till the ics update, like the xperia S developer does.. And the beloved developers develop rooting method without unlocking the bootloader..
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Hi!
I have found this root terminology:
forum.se-portal.hu/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=15525
Is this safe ?
btw I hate XDA captha verification i cant read it
kaito83 said:
Hi!
I have found this root terminology:
forum.se-portal.hu/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=15525
Is this safe ?
btw I hate XDA captha verification i cant read it
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Wooha, I don't understand the the language even it's translated by google.
But, I see his method is like the xperia S here, and in this case, many xperia U user of XDA forum failed to apply it, we need a confirmation for xperia u developer in xda forum if the the source is different maybe or the script has been modified so it will be implemented well in our phone.
we can see there that there is a requirement of ICS rom, xperia U doesn't have it, that's why maybe we need to wait to ICS update..
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kaito83 said:
Hi!
I have found this root terminology:
forum.se-portal.hu/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=15525
Is this safe ?
btw I hate XDA captha verification i cant read it
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this method does not work.
Hi, my xperia s is coming in tomorrow and im really excited. I know I should check forum first but im on my mobile and it is hard to do it. But is there a root method for xperia s without unlocking bootloader? Like similar to zergling rush for arc ?
Thank you
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U have to unlock the bootloader to use flash, then you can relock it again after the firmware+stock ROM installation.. XDA has a thread based on it. Be sure to check it out =)~
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
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you didn't actually answer my questions lol. i mained asked if there was a root for locked bootloader but thanks for the reply. ill search forums now that i'm home
ashqmallik said:
U have to unlock the bootloader to use flash, then you can relock it again after the firmware+stock ROM installation.. XDA has a thread based on it. Be sure to check it out =)~
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hi guys
How to Root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder
please I need step by step explanation
thanks 4 help
ghost_j1 said:
hi guys
How to Root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder
please I need step by step explanation
thanks 4 help
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I'm waiting for my Sola so can't help... But you give not enought data... What FW??
ghost_j1 said:
hi guys
How to Root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder
please I need step by step explanation
thanks 4 help
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Presently that's not possible!!!
You have to unlock your bootloader to root ur device!!!
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soulhackereborn said:
Presently that's not possible!!!
You have to unlock your bootloader to root ur device!!!
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ummmm then why its not possible ? is unlocking the bootloader something related to the root ???
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ummmm then why its not possible ? is unlocking the bootloader something related to the root ???
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No working root exploit, you need to wait the official ics rom.
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ummmm then why its not possible ? is unlocking the bootloader something related to the root ???
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Yes bro he's right...
Only with ICS this cam be possible..
And the way things are looking and the latest which I read in Sony forum a guy frm UK asked for the date of update of ICS of Sola. On Sony Facebook page and he got an answer which was heartbreaking and disappointing "Q4 was the ans frm Sony ie; by the year end!!! "
atis112 said:
No working root exploit, you need to wait the official ics rom.
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Go FXP!!!!
mt27i
atis112 said:
No working root exploit, you need to wait the official ics rom.
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soulhackereborn said:
Yes bro he's right...
Only with ICS this cam be possible..
And the way things are looking and the latest which I read in Sony forum a guy frm UK asked for the date of update of ICS of Sola. On Sony Facebook page and he got an answer which was heartbreaking and disappointing "Q4 was the ans frm Sony ie; by the year end!!! "
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OMG by the end of the year !!!!!!
then there several question my mind if dont mind to answer me you or someone who knows the answer
1.in case I had unlocked the bootloader is installing ICS upgrade in future will relouck the bootloader and install a fresh copy of android OS?
I think yea it will relock it but I just wanna be sure...
2.Is unlocking the bootloader will effect the performance of mobile and is there any side effect for that ?
I reall dont wanna do that but I am forced to that for only one stupid reason goog leblack country list if anyone can suggest a solution I will be really thankful for not unlocking my mobile
3.and how about this thread I found today ??
[Daily Update]Root / Unroot Sony Ericsson Xperia 2011 v1.5 without unlock bootloader
I think that means there is away to do it without unlocking bootloader and some of supported mobile are not ICS
I had posted that this dont support Xperia Sola hople they will Help Us :'(
Finally please point me for a thread that provide step by step explanation for unlocking bootloader :'(
ghost_j1 said:
OMG by the end of the year !!!!!!
then there several question my mind if dont mind to answer me you or someone who knows the answer
1.in case I had unlocked the bootloader is installing ICS upgrade in future will relouck the bootloader and install a fresh copy of android OS?
I think yea it will relock it but I just wanna be sure...
2.Is unlocking the bootloader will effect the performance of mobile and is there any side effect for that ?
I reall dont wanna do that but I am forced to that for only one stupid reason goog leblack country list if anyone can suggest a solution I will be really thankful for not unlocking my mobile
3.and how about this thread I found today ??
[Daily Update]Root / Unroot Sony Ericsson Xperia 2011 v1.5 without unlock bootloader
I think that means there is away to do it without unlocking bootloader and some of supported mobile are not ICS
I had posted that this dont support Xperia Sola hople they will Help Us :'(
Finally please point me for a thread that provide step by step explanation for unlocking bootloader :'(
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1) there is a relocking bootloader. Tft file which relocks your bootloader only { DRM KEYS WONT RETURN}which will help you to bypass Sonys altered software error while updating it through SEUS or PC Companion n you can update your device without any problem to latest firmware....
2) No performance change is noticed rather the performance wil increase if you using custom roms...
3)it works only for Xperia 2011 device
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soulhackereborn said:
1) there is a relocking bootloader. Tft file which relocks your bootloader only { DRM KEYS WONT RETURN}which will help you to bypass Sonys altered software error while updating it through SEUS or PC Companion n you can update your device without any problem to latest firmware....
2) No performance change is noticed rather the performance wil increase if you using custom roms...
3)it works only for Xperia 2011 device
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uh gd gd thnaks but for the firs one do u mean that i have to relock my mobile before updating to ICS
Yes you have to relock it before update or you will brick your device..
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noim said:
Yes you have to relock it before update or you will brick your device..
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ok thanks a lot man thanks.... and I am still looking for away that only root Xperia Sola without Unlocking bootloder if anyone can help
thanks alot man for begging this much patience :good: :fingers-crossed:
WAX OFF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159Doomlord tut
WAX ON:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740243Flashtool special ftf by jozinek
Maybe this helps you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Hi for now, there are no known ways of rooting the locked Sola bootloader.
There are successful methods for this on ICS but not gingerbread, for now. I have tried so many.
Thanks for replies. Thread moved to the Q & A.
so we w8 ICS or FXP its like a race! xD
I got tired of waiting and crazy rumours so I did it, unlocked myself. I wanted root that much. Plus, I read B4anry explain in a comment exactly how Sony treats locked/unlocked bootloader, depending on what you've done, and I think I'm safe. He knows his stuff obviously!