im using xperia mini pro sk17i running ics kernel .587..a few months ago i've rooted my phone and i unrooted it..but now i wanted to root it back..after using the flashtool to flash arc kernel,i use the doomlord rooting kit to root..but the problem is that the rooting kit doesntddetect my device..it keep saying waiting for device...can anyone help me??
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ahmadfaiz said:
im using xperia mini pro sk17i running ics kernel .587..a few months ago i've rooted my phone and i unrooted it..but now i wanted to root it back..after using the flashtool to flash arc kernel,i use the doomlord rooting kit to root..but the problem is that the rooting kit doesntddetect my device..it keep saying waiting for device...can anyone help me??
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Try rooting with flashtool. If you don't know how to do that, please check out the pinned rooting guide
Make sure that you turned on following things:
Developer options--->usb debugging
Security--->unknown sources
Xperia--->connectivity--->mass storage mode
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jobayer said:
Make sure that you turned on following things:
Developer options--->usb debugging
Security--->unknown sources
Xperia--->connectivity--->mass storage mode
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+1 and use flashtool.
I hope you installed the proper adb drivers... For XMP...
I don't know if flashtool require drivers or not...
(I use a different toolkit for rooting and flashing)
But for detection of device, driver should be installed
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Guys, check this out...............................
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916
The exploit is by the Revolutionary Team.
Dont forget to give them a thumbs up....
Root Confirmed on Xperia Mini Pro 4.0.A.2.335
Okay guide by DooMLoRD is, questions and queries to be posted in the original thread......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
Give him a thumbs up too... Good dev....
Enjoy.....
i rooted my st15i today with this method ...very simple and quick,no need for bootloader unlock,just great
Work flawlessly in Branded, closed bootloader SK17i Mini Pro .377.
Thanks a lot!
Yes yes Worx 100%
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xperia mini
Build number: 4.0.2.A.0.42
absolutly works
works like a charm for mini pro with .335 firmware, thanks amey for this info thread
worked perfectly...........xperia active..........thanx to developers
Hows this with warranty? Is it possible to "reroot" it back after rooting?
Thanks
rubikum said:
Hows this with warranty? Is it possible to "reroot" it back after rooting?
Thanks
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DooMLoRD (second link in original post) provides info on unrooting ( here ).
So your warranty should be safe
This does not wipe your data then?
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ani55 said:
This does not wipe your data then?
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Didn't for me
Nice & Easy!!!!
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it can work on xperia mini pro 4.0.2.A.0.58?
EDIT: Rooted Xperia Mini Pro (Sk17) FW 4.0.A.2.338 now trying to update and root 4.0.2.A.0.58
ADB drivers for sony ericsson: http://developer.sonyericsson.com/wportal/devworld/search-downloads/driver?cc=gb&lc=en
i installed the drivers with right click on .inf files and choose "install" (on windows xp) then connected my phone with usb and adb driver installation started by windows as usually with drivers. (then started the runme.bat)
EDIT2: CONFIRMED WORKING on Xperia Mini Pro (Sk17) 2.3.4 FW 4.0.2.A.0.58
Thanks to Revolutionary Team and DooMLoRD for the amazing work! root'n'roll!
Does this method corrupt the DRM TrackID feature?
Nope it does not......
It doesnt mess with the bootloader in any way......
It worked a charm. Thanks.
hello everyone..
I have new xperia mini pro and just updated it to ICS 4.0.4 officially.
nothing is done in my phone like flashing or rooting.
whenever i try to customize it using mods it shows flash via CWM.
and with best of my knowledge CWM requires rooting and flashing.
is there any way i can flash zip files without rooting my phone.
or if have to root it please tell me the best way to do it as i think rooting with 4.0.4 is nt possible.
tankyou.
jdotk said:
hello everyone..
I have new xperia mini pro and just updated it to ICS 4.0.4 officially.
nothing is done in my phone like flashing or rooting.
whenever i try to customize it using mods it shows flash via CWM.
and with best of my knowledge CWM requires rooting and flashing.
is there any way i can flash zip files without rooting my phone.
or i have to root it please tell me the best way to do it as i think rooting with 4.0.4 is nt possible.
tankyou.
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for xperia mini(st15i) there is a temp CWM recovery that you can flash with flashtool(require unlocking bootloader) and you can flash mods and when you reboot the device CWM is gone.
search temp boot for xperia mini pro.if you find maybe usefull for you.
if you find temp boot for your device you can root your device with CWM.
Rooting is the gate to modding pal. . .
You need to do it. . .
Also bootloader should be unlocked as if u wanna install custom rom some of them are only for unlocked bootloaders. . .
Rest use search button
Happy modding
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Remember unlocking the boatloader u will loose ur warranty..
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Can you please tell me the best step by step guide to root mini pro with ics.
i googled a lot but every one suggested a different method. what would be the best method??
Thanks..
jdotk said:
Can you please tell me the best step by step guide to root mini pro with ics.
i googled a lot but every one suggested a different method. what would be the best method??
Thanks..
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Here u go..this link vl help u root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
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To use CWM you dont need to root your phone but you need to unlock the bootloader and flash a new kernel. This WILL void your warranty but if done correctly it opens a whole world of mods in android. Sony provides an official method of doig the same in their blog(jut google) but using that method makes you loose your drm. I did come across another method(on this forum) which claimed that you could do the same without loosing the drm but I havent tried it out.
You can without unlocking...
CircuitBug said:
To use CWM you dont need to root your phone but you need to unlock the bootloader and flash a new kernel. This WILL void your warranty but if done correctly it opens a whole world of mods in android. Sony provides an official method of doig the same in their blog(jut google) but using that method makes you loose your drm. I did come across another method(on this forum) which claimed that you could do the same without loosing the drm but I havent tried it out.
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Hello.
To use CWM without unlocking your bootloader, I did the following :
Start with an xperia mini pro with official ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)
First, I rooted my xperia following the topic : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701357
Then I used RecoverX to install CWM without unlocking the bootloader : http://www.iphoneandroidtips.org/how-to/recoverx-to-install-recovery-for-sony-xperia-phones/
Then you restart your Mini Pro when Sony appears, keep on taping on Volume down button to enter CWM menu :cyclops:
Then I could install custom ROMs CyanogenTimescape, RealICS, AOKP (Roms that allow locked bootloaders)
I hope that can help you.
sandy7 said:
Here u go..this link vl help u root..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
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Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
jdotk said:
Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
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It's for 431.. it will work
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jdotk said:
Thanks for the link..
but the tutorial says for ICS 4.1.B.0.531 ONLY but mine is .431
will that work.. :S
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Then you didn't look good enough in that topic.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Then you didn't look good enough in that topic.
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Sir i read it thoroughly.. but was unable to root.
wen i was trying 2b. I downloaded Xperia-ROOT.rev4.zip and executed 01-local-prop.cmd it said rooted device not found.
was there something i missed???
Thanks.
You need to have root already, before updating to ICS.
You need rooted Gingerbread in order to root ICS. Make sure ADB drivers are installed.
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i try to root my phone xperia mini pro
so i flash the MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf using flashtool
but then,after the kernel flashing complete,
i disconnect the USB n try to switch on my phone
hwever,my phone can't be switch on..but the "back" button keep light up brightly..
what did i do wrong?did i bricked my phone??
This is the wrong forum buddy.....post this neo v forum
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sandy7 said:
This is the wrong forum buddy.....post this neo v forum
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no2..i'm using the xperia mini pro
apaini said:
no2..i'm using the xperia mini pro
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Oops sry my bad saw mt11 got confused
Just flash stock rom ftf
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apaini said:
i try to root my phone xperia mini pro
so i flash the MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf using flashtool
but then,after the kernel flashing complete,
i disconnect the USB n try to switch on my phone
hwever,my phone can't be switch on..but the "back" button keep light up brightly..
what did i do wrong?did i bricked my phone??
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No its not bricked. It happened to my phone too. I'm assuming that you're trying to root the ics stock rom using Doomlord's method. So flash the stock kernel for sk17 again.
1. turn on USB debugging.
2. turn on unknown sources.
3. change connectivity mode to mass storage.
flash the MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf kernel again. turn off the phone, and reconnect in flashmode and then run runme.bat from Doomloards rooting kit. It worked for me before. Several times
Please post all questions here in the Q&A sub-forum where they belong.
Thanks
AvRS
Hi,
I bought New Xperia P and i upgraded it with 4.0.4 latest frimware,I tried so many Tutorials for root but i didnt get root access to my phone so i found new method for rooting.
Its easy just follow the below steps
Note: This method is for 6.1.1.B.1.54 update
1. Download Xperia P LT22_6.1.B.0.599_Kernel.zip file attached below.
2. Flash .559 kernel via Flashtool. and start your device (Enable Usb debugging Mode)
3. Download Root with Restore by Bin4ry v18 attached below.
4. Extract it using 7zip
5. Double click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions!
(Xperia phones = Normal mode)
6. Download Xperia P LT22_6.1.1.B.1.54_Kernel.zip file attached below.
7. Flash .54 kernel via Flashtool.
8. Reboot,check for superuser app & enjoy.
DOWNLOADS:
Xperia P LT22_6.1.B.0.599_Kernel.zip
Xperia P LT22_6.1.1.B.1.54_Kernel.zip
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18: Click
Thanks to naruto20007 & neoxx3m for kernel files.
Thanks to Bin4ry for Rooting tool
Thanks man i rooted my device with ease by ur steps
...but the steps you detailed are *exactly* downgrading the kernel, rooting that, and then flashing the new kernel back—pretty much the very steps everyone would have done since the .54 update. How is this 'Without Downgrade'?
helkaluin said:
...but the steps you detailed are *exactly* downgrading the kernel, rooting that, and then flashing the new kernel back—pretty much the very steps everyone would have done since the .54 update. How is this 'Without Downgrade'?
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For some rooting methods, u have to downgrade to 2.3 so i mentioned 'Without Downgrade'
There is already a thread in the dev section abt this same process....
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Downgrading problem
When i tried to downgrade to .599 from flashtool, it said that its complete but when i restarted it was the same 1.54 version and everything was black except the notification bar. Any ideas how to downgrade to .599 without errors? :/
M not able to root my Xperia p
I purchasedit today so its brand new
Andoird nd pci drivers are nt getting installed
Usb debuggingmode is on
Flie not found comes at the end when trying to root any advice?
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Is it will work on xperia go ?
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I cant install the drivers in flashmode i dont have time enougth to install...
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Still the same way which is you have to downgrade first then upgrade to .54
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This has already been discussed in Bin4ry's method thread...
Not a new method. Rooted my phone this way even before I read your post...
ty bro
.75
also working on .75 :good:
Thanks a lot
You are a savior...I tried different method as shared on xda forums and still failed to root my Xperia....and now with the help of your post I finally rooted my Xperia P...thanks a lot.:laugh:
Could you tell me why we had to flash our kernel first to ensure a perfect root....as to the methods mentioned on different threads they say to root the phone first and later flash the ROM or kernel??
kartikeyapatel said:
You are a savior...I tried different method as shared on xda forums and still failed to root my Xperia....and now with the help of your post I finally rooted my Xperia P...thanks a lot.:laugh:
Could you tell me why we had to flash our kernel first to ensure a perfect root....as to the methods mentioned on different threads they say to root the phone first and later flash the ROM or kernel??
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when you flash a ROM by flashtool and default confs your root access will be lost, and about this methot: bcz older kernels are rootable and newer not.
Hello everyone
I have problem, which I didn't had before, I repaired my phone using SUS(Sony Update Service), flashed .562 Kernel, used DooMLord Toolkit for root, and after that when I try to flash back to .587 Kernel using Flashtool my phone wont go to Flashmode, nor Fastboot, this is not my first time to root my phone, I did this a lot of times, but now I have this problem, I'm using same files I used before, only newer version of Flashtool(0.9.10.1)
Any Solution?
I solved it by installing new ADB drivers for my Device and Flashtool
well since the only thing you changed is flashtool...try with the older version of flashtool..
Re: Xperia Neo Rooting Problems
Make sure you installed flashtool drivers correctly
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monobianco87 said:
Make sure you installed flashtool drivers correctly
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I think that was the problem, probably something messed up when I installed the new flashtool, so I found installed new ADB drivers. Thanks