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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?
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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 ????
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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 ^^
hi
how can i root this rom
how to root ST18i_4.1.B.0.431
Wrong sub-forum
Take your question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1351
iONEx said:
Wrong sub-forum
Take your question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1351
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No it is not.
Questions are supposed to be posted here, not in Development section.
To OP: There is a stock rooted ROM available, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679658, other way would be via unlocked bootloader and custom kernel(either flashing root .zip file if kernel doesn't give autoroot automatically).
EDIT: Wait, I found this also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682224
my bad than
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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This forum is not the place to discuss warez and/or hacks for paid apps.
Please read the rules.
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Ewww
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
JuzDroid said:
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..
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app
JuzDroid said:
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.
JuzDroid said:
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!
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
Ghostfreak NB said:
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!
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
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Could you please post the link to Lone Wanderers guide..Thank You
JuzDroid said:
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.
Madfysh said:
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?
JuzDroid said:
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!
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
JuzDroid said:
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.
Madfysh said:
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....
JuzDroid said:
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..
Madfysh said:
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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Plz i want to install fastboot in my locked note 4.any suggestion thinks a lot
Bro, this isn't the place to ask such questions....
Check in the other sections, I'm sure you'll find what you need.
Can you show me this sections plz
Prof1977 said:
Can you show me this sections plz
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Please move your thread to guides abd tutorials section.
You can't modify anything if you don't unlock the bootloader. So simply unlock it first from HERE.
This section is only for development stuff. For questions you should use HERE. Or before you open a thread you can search for guides from HERE.
Good luck..