Related
Madfysh said:
no need to bug no more with this nandroid backup, this was a temporary solution until better solution is discovered
download ftf: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24916638&postcount=117
download falshtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24901560&postcount=109
root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The above is now the best way, links removed
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk
Should work as it is with Nightelf's RC2, right? [pretty sure, it would, but still]
There's no reason why not, but if you've nightelf kernel you have recovery to flash the zip for root, which is certainly quicker.
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk
I already have the official ICS kernel which I flashed yesterday ! Will that work with this zip file ??
Sent from my Turbocharged MT11i
mpiekp said:
Ok so we know we can root with flashing or hotbooting a custom kernel, this is for those pesky network crippled handsets with no fastboot.
prerequisits
working rom with clockwork mod
flashtool
Download This folder
http://min.us/mq5bOi0IX
extract the ics nandroid to your sd card (sdcard/clockworkmod/backup)
place the ftf in flashtool/firmwares on your pc
reboot to recovery and restore the nandroid, this will wipe your data, use advanced restore, system only if you wish to preserve, although its better practice to wipe data especially in version jumps.
when complete power off the phone, read that again power of the phone, do not reboot you will get a boot loop.
now open flashtool on your pc, click the lightning symbol select flashmode, select the ftf for ics kernel, follow the instructions on screen to flash the kernel.
all done you should now boot to a prerooted ics.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have reverted back to .42 after flashed it to Sony Nordic ICS.
I have one question, when you say "extract ICS nandroid to sdcard", from where can I get nandroid backup? I never have one... (I am noob on nandroid stuff, but know CWM recovery )
I downloaded K15, restored on .42 with recovery... applied Neo V patch, switched off from recovery, started Flashtool with ICS kernel & flashed it immediately.
But when I restart, it does not boot beyoned "Sony" logo, I waited for 10-15 min.
My first suspect is K15 does not support "stock kernel", can anybody know any ROM compatible with "Stock Kernel" of Sony??
Thanks!
Yes the nandroid (a nandroid is just s backup imagee taken with cwm, there is a zip that include one in the folder I posted)is the official ics, just already rooted. The ftf is just the stock ics kernel.
As for the ka13 question that's more suited to his thread , although the beta kernels work on official I haven't tried the other way around but they should be compatible.
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk
that's wonderfuld, did not see at the file #2
Downloading & doing again....
Can you upload it to mediafire? Cant download from minus..
Thank you!!!
Edit: downloaded on my phone, thank you! But i cant use it yet, i cant downgrade using flashtool, im getting error..
Sent from my MT11i using XDA
Minus works fine, clicking the standard view link or use the app makes it simpler.
If someone wants to mirror it that's fine, by me but I don't use mediafire
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk
how do you get the cwm in lockedbootloader stock kernel?
Use the cwm here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24840470
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk
Working ...but WiFi not working
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
the file doesn't exist the second on minus
mpiekp said:
Yes the nandroid (a nandroid is just s backup imagee taken with cwm, there is a zip that include one in the folder I posted)is the official ics, just already rooted. The ftf is just the stock ics kernel.
As for the ka13 question that's more suited to his thread , although the beta kernels work on official I haven't tried the other way around but they should be compatible.
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you so much!! It worked... but you have to update "busybox" from "Busybox Installer Free" from market.
After that Titanium & CPU Master works..
Many thanks.
Also, by my experience I would advise you to update the OP with clear instructions like...
Download these two files..
1) Kernel FTF
2) Nandroid backup
tolios said:
the file doesn't exist the second on minus
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it does, give it a chance its a 200mb zip so can be slow to start.
Clarified first post
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk
reupload zip file...
3ftw said:
reupload zip file...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
why the link is working, i'm not downloading it to reupload.....
for me doesnt work ..a lot force closes and cant access settings...for neo maybe doesnt work
ssimmmo said:
Working ...but WiFi not working
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
;-) nice
Sent from my MT11i using Tapatalk
The file does not excist
or is unavailable
From ICS — By mpiekp
very nice mate :/
works this for Locked BL ????
Edit: the second link is that in OP
Hi all .
I recently rooted my device , and btw it works perfectly.
But now I get "access denied" errors from superuser without any "allow" or "deny" options..
It just denying it all.
But, some applications does get "allowed" from superuser.
I tried to change in superuser to "allow all" but still doesn't helps.
And.. Its kinda feel that I hit nonrooted phone, which is very annoying.
Can someone help me please??
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
Have you set the suid for su binary? i.e. 6755 instead of 0755
What you used to root your phone?
I used flash back to .42 and then rooted and got firmware back to .62 .
What is su binary and how u set it?
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
LiVeBeaT said:
I used flash back to .42 and then rooted and got firmware back to .62 .
What is su binary and how u set it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rooted with what?
anw, go to google eplay and update superuser app
Oh oops :s I used flashtool and updated to the latest version of superuser 3.0.7
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
Somebody?:/
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
Up..
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
Try to root again using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Madfysh said:
Try to root again using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes try that new one from Doomlord, its working i used it to on ICS, so now you have solve your problem
Sent from my Neo V with Supercharged ICS using Tapatalk Premium !!
Pandemic said:
Yes try that new one from Doomlord, its working i used it to on ICS, so now you have solve your problem
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you even checked link I gave?
It's old method for GB.
@LiVeBeaT: Since you are now on .62 problem will be as that doomlords kit won't work on .62, only on lower fw's.
Do you have installed CWM? If not try installing it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
see if that will be ok, then report here.
Madfysh said:
Have you even checked link I gave?
It's old method for GB.
@LiVeBeaT: Since you are now on .62 problem will be as that doomlords kit won't work on .62, only on lower fw's.
Do you have installed CWM? If not try installing it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
see if that will be ok, then report here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oh sorry mister, no i had less time yesterday and i went to bed.
Madfysh said:
Have you even checked link I gave?
It's old method for GB.
@LiVeBeaT: Since you are now on .62 problem will be as that doomlords kit won't work on .62, only on lower fw's.
Do you have installed CWM? If not try installing it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364509
see if that will be ok, then report here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've installed CWM. Btw, do I need to unroot in order to use doomlord new rooter?
If yes, can you tell me how?if no, tx I will try.
Sent from my MT15i using xda premium
LiVeBeaT said:
I've installed CWM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So Superuser gave you access to install CWM.
Good, now let's try this.
Download file from attachment put it in sd card, and flash it trough CWM.
Then test with few apps to see if it will ask you or if you will still have old problem.
LiVeBeaT said:
Btw, do I need to unroot in order to use doomlord new rooter?
If yes, can you tell me how?if no, tx I will try.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think you don't need to unroot. New root files should replace old files, but let's first try with first part of this post.
how to flash it using CWM ? :S
LiVeBeaT said:
how to flash it using CWM ? :S
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
by using "install zip from sdcard" option in CWM
Madfysh said:
by using "install zip from sdcard" option in CWM
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
never mind i got into the CWM .
EDIT : when i select system (from the sd card)
what do i need to do ??
LiVeBeaT said:
never mind i got into the CWM .
EDIT : when i select system (from the sd card)
what do i need to do ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
what?
simply select "install zip from sdcard", after that "chose the zip"(or something like that) and then find your zip(which you donwloaded from post above #14) and click on it, it will ask if you really wanna do that, you say yes, and that's it.
What system(from sd card), what are you doing?
the file that you attached in the previous post contained the folders
META-INF
and system .
when i go CWM>install zip from sd card>choose zip from sd card
it shows me the contant of my sd card .
then i entered the folders METAINF&system and i was told there is nothing in those dolders! im confused :S
EDIT : ohhhhhhhh :S i got it ! i accidentally extracted the zip =,= im sorry . trying again now
NEW: ive installed the zip and rebooted .
no change .. still denying . \:
Please can you tell me how to DOWNGRADE from stock ICS 4.0.3 to STOCK original 2.3.4 firmware?
My phone version is 1252-4370.2 (ET, LT, LV, RU)
Where do I get the right firmware?
Hi mate, it will be difficult to find the exact firmware, but you can put an original generic, global one, look for it here in the forum, if not let me know and I go encuantras one I have, I have 4 different firmwares for this model, Greetings .
---------- Post added at 04:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:10 PM ----------
You can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316070
well, all i did was flash aires bootpe7.img and flashed his repack4pda GB rom and i was back to 2.3.4, but im still on baseband -70, i didn't have any problems whatsoever
i had to go back to GB coz there are a lot of HD games that aren't working when i was on ICS
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
MrTapa said:
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you know what you are searching for ... My case SI 1256-8054 I do not know which region is and they did not bother to answer .
Regards,
Me
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
They did answer after some time..
MrTapa said:
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes, but which firmware?
wotanserver.newusersnotallowedtopostlinks/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-ray-st18/4-0-2-a-0-62/language-download
they list all versions as having the same languages (which probably is not the case)
just download the original firmware and flash it using flashtool
Guys I installed MIUI on my ray and its pretty good. But 3d games are not comming. So what I want is I want to restore it to previously backuped Stock ROM. But when try to restore it from CWM its saying md5 missing...like that. What should I do. I tried to install .562 stock rom with flash tool. Still I'm not able to update it. Plz give me suggestions
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
cHiNnU™ said:
Guys I installed MIUI on my ray and its pretty good. But 3d games are not comming. So what I want is I want to restore it to previously backuped Stock ROM. But when try to restore it from CWM its saying md5 missing...like that. What should I do. I tried to install .562 stock rom with flash tool. Still I'm not able to update it. Plz give me suggestions
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you rename your backups? If you did, don't use spaces
Sent from my Xperia Ray using xda premium
*boy*racer* said:
Did you rename your backups? If you did, don't use spaces
Sent from my Xperia Ray using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No I didn't....but still its not restoring....
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
cHiNnU™ said:
No I didn't....but still its not restoring....
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
try this
using adb
Code:
adb shell
# cd /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/<yourbackupfolder>
# rm nandroid.md5
# md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
flashtool flash it
zhuhailiang said:
flashtool flash it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you provide us a working link for Gingerbread stock?
kompo7a said:
Can you provide us a working link for Gingerbread stock?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here's one I uploaded. You have to sign up now for some reason to download it. http://www.4shared.com/file/FKdVvVxK/xperia_ray__st18i__402a042_ce.html
Oh and sorry about the size, I forgot to compress it
Sent from my Xperia Ray using xda premium
*boy*racer* said:
Here's one I uploaded. You have to sign up now for some reason to download it. http://www.4shared.com/file/FKdVvVxK/xperia_ray__st18i__402a042_ce.html
Oh and sorry about the size, I forgot to compress it
Sent from my Xperia Ray using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah thanks just need to register... (not pay) i use your 2.3.4 actually.. it give me ability to upgrade in .62 without loosing root... and now "bonus" PCC ask me to upgrade ICS centraleurope version... just all i need with a downgrade :d
Hi,
I have a xperia neo....with rooted stock firmware .62 and unlocked bootloader (testpoint method)...I have taken a nandroid backup of it
I just wanted to try out ics...so planning to update using PCcompanion
Before updating...i just want to know
1. whether it's possible to downgrade to gb through cwm nandroid restore? Do I need to flash the kernel for .62 after the nandroid restore ?
2. will root access be restored after the downgrade? Since .62 is cannot be rooted, I'll have to flash .42 to get root access
I don't want to start restoring all the installed apps...hence thinking of using nandroid backup against flashtool
heres a video on how to :
SIMPLEST WAY TO DOWNGRADE TO 2.3.4 factory firmware
...Hi, hope i can help you after i spent myself days looking to root or flash my device, with no luck. There is just 3 simple steps to follow and you are done. Trust me its working fine:
1. Go To: (http thing) i cant link as new user...//androidadvices.com/downgrade-sony-xperia-arc-official-gingerbread-23-firmware/2/ and download 2 files (flashtool and Xperia Arc S firmware package... works for xperia arc, arc s, pro, etc). This is the Gingerbread 2.3.4
2. Unzip, install and start (as admin) Flashtool, then COPY XPERIA ARC S FIRMWARE PACK (is a .ftf file) INTO Installed Flashtool, FIRMWARE Folder (PASTE inside), START FLASH, choose FLASHMODE, follow on screen steps.
P.S. When restart your phone in FLASHMODE: With the phone turned off, press and HOLD BACK button, while connect USB, next seconds, you'll get the GREEN Light(phone) and flashing begins.
3. ENJOY your new installed GINGERBREAD 2.3.4 Firmware
P.S. ...NO ROOT REQUIRED... ...and yes, i know there are more than 3 steps... so? still works great. GOOD LUCK
Because mine sxs cannot be unlocked boot loader, I can't find the file anywhere... please if u do post them here... thanks so much
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
did you try to use the search button??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I did, and this isnt s flashable zip, this is script to root on pc, flashable is in cwm?
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
and how do you want to flash it?? there's a superuser flashable zip in the dev section (I think) but you need cwm installed, and to install cwm you need root, so you first have to use that pc script I posted.
With that you don't need the flashable superuser, but is still necessary after you flash some custom rom
let me get this straight...
u can't unlock your bootloader and yet u're asking for a flashable zip for CWM?????
uhh... enlighten everyone of us here please... we are all very confused if that's the case...
Thanks so much for ur post
For u who confuse, i cant unlock my bootloader, but i can root and than install cwm, than i flash a rom, but without bootloader unlocked, after u flash a rom, cwm and superuser will not work, which is why i need to reflash the zip of these two right after i flashed a rom
Cheers!
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
and you can also use the root kit with the custom rom
regards
Which tool kit u talking about?
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
waiflih said:
and how do you want to flash it?? there's a superuser flashable zip in the dev section (I think) but you need cwm installed, and to install cwm you need root, so you first have to use that pc script I posted.
With that you don't need the flashable superuser, but is still necessary after you flash some custom rom
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
This "cwm-recovery.rar" it works on xperia miro?
I routed the phone, but still do not have the cwm. :crying:
Regards,
Jorge Moreira
goku16 said:
Which tool kit u talking about?
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bin4ry's
Jorge Moreira said:
Hi,
This "cwm-recovery.rar" it works on xperia miro?
I routed the phone, but still do not have the cwm. :crying:
Regards,
Jorge Moreira
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No idea, you can try
waiflih said:
Bin4ry's
No idea, you can try
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
Many thanks for your awnser.
If you do not give the phone continues to function properly, right?
Sorry to ask this, but I'm a dummy on the matter.
Kind regards,
Jorge Moreira
i cant root nether with doomlord su kit nor with root_with_restore_by_bin4ry_v13 my lt22i. i have a locked bootloader because it says 'wrong code' when i try to unlock it and i want to install a CWM/TWRP recovery. my sony lt22i has 6.2.A.1.100 build number. PLEASE I NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Guys, I want some help.
I just upgrade my Xperia U using Pc Companion and I got this Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54
I tried to Root via Flashtool, via Byn4ry root files and nothing worked.
Can anyone provide me a link where I can root my sweat Phone?
Thanks in advance
To root that firmware you need to first flash B.10 kernel then Root and then again .54 kernel
Flash only Kernel of 6.1.1.B.1.10
Root with Bin4ry V13 (New version doesn't work)
Once rooted, flash only kernel from the .54
Can i flash kernels with locked bootloader?
perkele90 said:
Can i flash kernels with locked bootloader?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes u can
Only official kernels that are sony signed
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Yes u can
Only official kernels that are sony signed
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, then a nab question: Where to find em? B10 and B54
Thanks, then a nab question: Where to find em? B10 and B54
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028139
perkele90 said:
Thanks, then a nab question: Where to find em? B10 and B54
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did this method work for you??
plzzz replyyyy!
weirdovivek said:
did this method work for you??
plzzz replyyyy!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it worked every time I tried.....
Sent from my Xperia Sola using xda app-developers app
latest version of android
Hi i have recently rooted my phone using flash tool.
I was put back to android 2. I Manually installed the latest version of android but then when i rebooted my phone it was no longer rooted.
is there anyway i can root my phone but keep the latest version of android.
I am using xperia U st25i
risasuke said:
Guys, I want some help.
I just upgrade my Xperia U using Pc Companion and I got this Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54
I tried to Root via Flashtool, via Byn4ry root files and nothing worked.
Can anyone provide me a link where I can root my sweat Phone?
Thanks in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need to flash 6.1.1.B.10 in order to root ur phone
1) flash b1.10 kernel via flashtool (dont wipe anything, exclude everthng except kernel)
2) root via flashtool or bin4ry
3) flash 6.1.1.B.54 kernel back
tommieyates said:
Hi i have recently rooted my phone using flash tool.
I was put back to android 2. I Manually installed the latest version of android but then when i rebooted my phone it was no longer rooted.
is there anyway i can root my phone but keep the latest version of android.
I am using xperia U st25i
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Which Android version are you on now?
Sent from my Google Nexus 7 using XDA Premium App
I have 4.0.4 installed ics
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 05:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:37 PM ----------
Also I have read posts about using the flash tool and they say check/uncheck certain things but mine are all grayed out? The column on the left displaying the flash file is fine but the content and the other 3 columns are all greyed out? Could I have a dodgy flashtool maybe?
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
tommieyates said:
Hi i have recently rooted my phone using flash tool.
I was put back to android 2. I Manually installed the latest version of android but then when i rebooted my phone it was no longer rooted.
is there anyway i can root my phone but keep the latest version of android.
I am using xperia U st25i
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Whenever you manually flash a stock firmware either 2.3 or 4 u have to root it again. Don't flash the whole rom, just flash the b.10 kernel, root using bin4ry, and again flash just .54 kernel.
bin4ry
Harshvijay Nirwan said:
Whenever you manually flash a stock firmware either 2.3 or 4 u have to root it again. Don't flash the whole rom, just flash the b.10 kernel, root using bin4ry, and again flash just .54 kernel.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately bin4ry doesn't work for me... it goes through the whole process but at the end it says something like ..
copying files error ( are you rooted? ).
complete.
any ideas how else to do it..
tommieyates said:
Unfortunately bin4ry doesn't work for me... it goes through the whole process but at the end it says something like ..
copying files error ( are you rooted? ).
complete.
any ideas how else to do it..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you root properly?
Watch some videos and see.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ sola using XDA Premium App
Like I said it is going to the end but not rooting. It is only rooting when I flash the pre-rooted img
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
sorted
tommieyates said:
Like I said it is going to the end but not rooting. It is only rooting when I flash the pre-rooted img
Sent from my ST25i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok......all done!
In case anybody else is having the same problem this is what i did.
I used bin4ry on my up to date unrooted xperia U. Android version 4.0.4 build 6.1.1.B.1.10.
I was getting errors saying "adb server out of date" but i left it to go to the end anyway.
restarted my phone but when it came to enter my password for my sim card the screen was faded. so i re-flashed the up to date android version again making my phone unrooted again!
then tried bin4ry again and this time it worked without any adb errors and restarted the phone to find that i have superuser app and all is good.
Thanks for previous posts offering help..
tommieyates said:
Ok......all done!
In case anybody else is having the same problem this is what i did.
I used bin4ry on my up to date unrooted xperia U. Android version 4.0.4 build 6.1.1.B.1.10.
I was getting errors saying "adb server out of date" but i left it to go to the end anyway.
restarted my phone but when it came to enter my password for my sim card the screen was faded. so i re-flashed the up to date android version again making my phone unrooted again!
then tried bin4ry again and this time it worked without any adb errors and restarted the phone to find that i have superuser app and all is good.
Thanks for previous posts offering help..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good. You should always check the drivers if they are installed correctly or not.
-Connect your device to PC
-Open Flashtool.
-Goto Help, Check drivers.
-List of ADB devices must be present.
when loading the b 10 kernel into the flashtool,do i also have to put loader sin into the firmware on flashtool aswell?