i need to flash my xperia ray to jb >>>>>>>> is there any risk to upgrade and can i downgrade to icecream again?
what is the best custom software for ray ????????
step by step how to flash CyanogenMod 9 using flashtool?
help pls
demoaalove said:
i need to flash my xperia ray to jb >>>>>>>> is there any risk to upgrade and can i downgrade to icecream again?
what is the best custom software for ray ????????
step by step how to flash CyanogenMod 9 using flashtool?
help pls
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OMG, is it really that hard to use brain and search field?
Look at the first post in this forum
sometimes, noobs don't know what to search..
here's something for you..
there's still no good/stable JB rom, but there are several ICS ROMs that is good.. just go check some thread there with [ROM] tagged. learn to read.
instructions are included. just read, search on google or XDA for if you have questions or problems, or ask a friend of yours in who know.. so, make as much as you can in this forum.
Modifying your Ray will Void your warranty., if your Phone was bricked or dead, there are always a solution for that. the more you visit in this forum, the more things you will learn.
first, you need to ROot your phone. (use Doomlord's method, search for it)
and also, to change kernel, you need to Unlock Bootloader,.
Whether "noobs" know what to search they should be capable of reading, if they did they would see there is a Q & A topic.
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Hi I am pretty much a noob so i am writing this, because i want to root my ST15i and i just don't know how(i can't find simple way) i found something with changing kernels, but i am noob so i don't want to brick my phone I don't know if SuperOneClick will work on ICS, but i can't find any other way...please help
Tutorials | Firmware | FAQ | First Aid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
and I think you are posting in wrong section.. It should be in Xperia Mini & Mini Pro & Active General thread..:silly:
TodorSRB said:
Hi I am pretty much a noob so i am writing this, because i want to root my ST15i and i just don't know how(i can't find simple way) i found something with changing kernels, but i am noob so i don't want to brick my phone I don't know if SuperOneClick will work on ICS, but i can't find any other way...please help
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Look in my signature there's a tutorial how to root any firmware version.
For rooting your firmware look here.
And this is wrong section, post questions only in general section!
//Reported
mihahn said:
Look in my signature there's a tutorial how to root any firmware version.
For rooting your firmware look here.
And this is wrong section, post questions only in general section!
//Reported
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I don't wanna go back to GB, if there is no way to root 4.0.4 directly, I wont root it then
TodorSRB said:
I don't wanna go back to GB, if there is no way to root 4.0.4 directly, I wont root it then
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NO, you will have to downgrade to root, or you unlock the bootloader and flash a prerooted kernel, but bootloader unlocking is only for rom testers or people who like to experience custom roms, so think of it, because it voids warranty. For a how to look in my signature
TodorSRB said:
I don't wanna go back to GB, if there is no way to root 4.0.4 directly, I wont root it then
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at least as of this point in time, this is the only way to root ICS on ST15i and yes, you do have to downgrade to GB in order to accomplish this. no other known method unless you wanna unlock bootloader and try out a custom ROM
with regard to the other method you found of changing kernels, you cannot do that unless you have an unlocked bootloader as you cannot flash kernel with a locked bootloader...
am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
You are out of luck dude.since your bootloader is locked, you can install a limited number of custom roms.
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Vivek ps said:
am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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Use google. Search the terms which you don't understand and then post the terms which you can't find the meaning then we'll try to help you (trust me, you will find everything by searching) .
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Vivek ps said:
please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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wtf, seriously? There's a faq stickied right at the beginning of the forum.
Are you somewhat special and things posted to help others don't relate to you?
maybe this helps you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500226
If you unlock your bootloader the official way, you can install a lot of roms around here, but you will loose warranty and the DRM.
There is also a way to unlock it via testpoint method, you don´t loose your DRM
I unlocked my bootloader the offical way, i dont use DRM, and i can install all that wonderfull custom kernels here, many of them make your phone much smoother and safes battery, thats why i unlocked my BL
If you have unlocked bootloader you can flash a kernel only, like KRsH Kernel ICS 3.0, this kernel will root your .587 on first boot easy way to root yout phone, but remember you need unlocked bootloader and this will void your warranty and you will loose DRM (depends on the way you choose to unlock your BL)
For me, i prefer this way rooting my stock FW.
Vivek ps said:
am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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u searched a lot in this forum Dont be jokin !!
If u had atleast read the first thread in this forum u would have got the answer. dont be lazy. its clear u havent done ur homework
Also its ROM not OS !! OS is Android !!
And btw no need to unlock bootloader now. try out stock based ROMs for now. there are lots of builds that support Locked BL also. for clarity check my signature .Btw thats down below this post !
Rudjgaard said:
wtf, seriously? There's a faq stickied right at the beginning of the forum.
Are you somewhat special and things posted to help others don't relate to you?
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@Rudjgaard .please mind your language.. i already said iam new to android.and i don't mean i didn't find any posts related to this topic in this forum.what i said is that i didn't undrstnd the basics of rooting and all even aftr reading.. i just seeked for a help for just rooting my device .I postd this topic hoping dat some one can clearly explain how to root my device.If you can't help please don't behave like this.Are you somewhat special and things posted by some one to help me don't relate to you? There are other people in this forum who are ready to help.
MoonBlade said:
u searched a lot in this forum Dont be jokin !!
If u had atleast read the first thread in this forum u would have got the answer. dont be lazy. its clear u havent done ur homework
Also its ROM not OS !! OS is Android !!
And btw no need to unlock bootloader now. try out stock based ROMs for now. there are lots of builds that support Locked BL also. for clarity check my signature .Btw thats down below this post !
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Thanks for your rply bro. actually am not lazy .. really i already read most of the topics .. got some knowledge but still am confused.Actually am afraid because if i did anything wrong without actual knowledge there is a chance of getting my phone destructed wr8??
We all started out with no knowledge about anything, right?
My suggestion is to Read.... Read.... Read.... And then when you are all tired from reading, read some more. Be sure to look at the stickies in the forum.
kiewee3 said:
We all started out with no knowledge about anything, right?
My suggestion is to Read.... Read.... Read.... And then when you are all tired from reading, read some more. Be sure to look at the stickies in the forum.
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sure bro. am not tired of reading.. jus lil confused .Dats y i created thread specifying my device's configuration hoping some one will exactly post how to root it
You are the rude one by acknowledging that there are guides out there and decide to open a thread instead of doing like everyone else did, search, learn, search some more, act. I rooted my phone 3 days after getting it when there was half of the guides out there atm, and with little to no knowledge about android, and i am not some sort of super-genius, i can assure you that.
Here it's all explained along with a nice android dictonary http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
And this is a thread started by mihan especially for noobs (and it starts by saying "i know there's lots of guides but people keep asking so here's one more") http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
As a matter of fact you got bashed by pretty much everyone who replied.
The info is all out there, if after all that you still don't underastand what root is or have doubts about it perhaps it's not a path you should follow.
As zeppelinrox says "calling yourself a noob is no excuse, do like everyone else of us did, search and learn, it's all out there", if you encounter problems following root then people will be there to help, but your thread sounds a lot like "guys, how do i power on my phone? i can't be bothered reading the instruction manual" and that is rude, disrespectful and demotivating towards all the people who took time to make the aforementioned guides (btw, i only took the first two sticjkies of this post, and all is explained there, there's no need to search further).
Vivek ps said:
Thanks for your rply bro. actually am not lazy .. really i already read most of the topics .. got some knowledge but still am confused.Actually am afraid because if i did anything wrong without actual knowledge there is a chance of getting my phone destructed wr8??
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Don't be afraid... If anything goes wrong just download your specific stock firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27376024
And then flash the .ftf file via flashtool
Your device will be back to where you started from
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[How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
Use this guide. The author has clearly explained how to root including screenshots. Thats pretty much spoon feeding right there. still if u manage to brick your phone dont worry we are here to help. keep in mind that rooting a phone requires a lot of patience, be sure that ur phone is 100% charged before u start and backup your sms and phone contacts before rooting. How to backup sms and contacts u ask ??
try googling it
Or you could try the guide by someguyfromhell also a sticky thread in this forum. Thats how i first rooted my phone.
well i guess thats the motivation u need. Go ahead and root ur phone
All d best and good luck
MoonBlade said:
[How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
Use this guide. The author has clearly explained how to root including screenshots. Thats pretty much spoon feeding right there. still if u manage to brick your phone dont worry we are here to help. keep in mind that rooting a phone requires a lot of patience, be sure that ur phone is 100% charged before u start and backup your sms and phone contacts before rooting. How to backup sms and contacts u ask ??
try googling it
Or you could try the guide by someguyfromhell also a sticky thread in this forum. Thats how i first rooted my phone.
well i guess thats the motivation u need. Go ahead and root ur phone
All d best and good luck
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ok. bro.. i tried rooting my device. but got an error. can you help me?
this is the error
23/029/2012 22:29:36 - INFO - Flashing data
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Checking header
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Flashing data
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="IMAGE_ADDRESS_RANGE";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN-block eraseblock mismatch";
which file did u flash?
try downgrading to gb via flashtool . try rooting and then upgrade to ics via flashtool
Vivek ps said:
am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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h.t.tp://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0
remove the dot from h.t.tp
it work for me
MoonBlade said:
which file did u flash?
try downgrading to gb via flashtool . try rooting and then upgrade to ics via flashtool
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i js installed the HD rom specified here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991371
but after installation .touch is not working.. it is now on welcome screen for selecting language..wot to do now ?? please help
Vivek ps said:
i js installed the HD rom specified here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991371
but after installation .touch is not working.. it is now on welcome screen for selecting language..wot to do now ?? please help
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You are in Aroma Installer ... Some devs use this Aroma Installation in their ROMs...
Choose your device properly and then choose your language...
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just want some help with rooting.. what do i need to install before performing the root..
where to get safest way and step by step instructions.. someone help.. pls.. thanks..
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Depends which build of Android is on your phone - some can be directly rooted using Doomlord's method, others demand that you flash a rootable kernel, root it and then reflash the latest kernel.
If your build is not directly rootable you'll need to install flashtools (and any other stuff required to make flashtools work), download a rootable kernel and download the kernel for the build you are currently using.
If you're handy with command line stuff you can do all of this using the android debugging bridge (ADB) instead of flashtools.
For safety's sake you should probably have a copy of your latest build in the ftf format - so you can go back to stock at any time.
Similarly, when I rooted there was a PC program called SEUS (Sony Ericsson Update Service) - might be called SUS now that they've dropped Ericsson I guess. Anyway if you have soft bricked your phone SUS or SUES, can revert it to a stock build for you really easily if you feel a bit overwhelmed by any of the above.
If you're not too fussed about your warranty AND you're allowed to unlock your bootloader - just do that instead - makes changing roms a lot less of a hassle AND it allows you to install custom kernels.
It's all very straightforward - just do your research (google "root xperia ray build number" and you'll get thorough instructions. If you get stuck at a specific point, that's the time to start asking questions.
mikzz said:
just want some help with rooting.. what do i need to install before performing the root..
where to get safest way and step by step instructions.. someone help.. pls.. thanks..
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You will get in this forum. Search the sticky posts. Follow the rules, first search then post.
If you are not wiling to search and read all about how to root, how to recover if something goes wrong, this isn't not a place for you.
All question must go here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450295
Rooting related info here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
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You will get in this forum. Search the sticky posts. Follow the rules, first search then post.
If you are not wiling to search and read all about how to root, how to recover if something goes wrong, this isn't not a place for you.
All question must go here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450295
Rooting related info here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426912
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Optimaxed Ray @ xda
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Seriously??? Dude just google it or see the stickies in the forum!!!
Google bootloader unlock official and go to Sony site than google root xperia and root your phone than google how to flash kernel flash jb kernel xperia than look at instructions in Pac thread
Optimaxed Ray @ xda
It's on my grandmother phone and its a cheap way to get Google now as her eyesight is grave
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Sony site has an excellent guide. I was/am noob and it was easy to follow.
I found sony's guide quite confusing as they don't guide about the Android SDK.
This is much easier http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Ray:_Full_Update_Guide
Thanks to Cyanogenmod again
here is the link..unlock bootloader
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions
pac rom..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1803076
but some people prefer unlock bootloader using testpoint method
http://www.jictechnology.co.uk/multiunlocker_guide/index.htm#page=Xperia_Test_Point_Unlock.htm
It is unbelievable how can you be too lazy to look for these info in RAY thread.
all information ( also for noob ) u can find in RAY thread, you just have to read
For google now you don't have to unlock the bootloader and you probably don't want to give your grandma a phone that isn't working perfectly, so you probably want to stay with ICS and most preferably a stock based ROM....try this for google now:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916926
jareee said:
It is unbelievable how can you be too lazy to look for these info in RAY thread.
all information ( also for noob ) u can find in RAY thread, you just have to read
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I know, right! .. I don't get it because it takes no longer to post the question in the correct place ... I guess it really does boil down to people just not giving a **** about observing rules.
My Live with Walkman is suffering from Restarting problem i have repaired my phone 6 times then also the same thing happens it shutdowns automatically without any note and then starts restarting so i want to root my device i m amature in this thing and need your help and support
pls can some one explain me the whole thing of rooting my phone
firmware through which my phone is suffering is the latest 4.1.B.0.587
Firstly wrong section and secondly XDA rules clearly states that "SEARCH before posting". Had you searched then u could have find the guide easily Anyways check my signature for the guide or the stickies
Best Regards,
AJ
Just flash a pre rooted.kernel..
Then use doomlords rooting toolkit to root your device..
I recommend you read this whole thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164897
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girish live with walkman said:
My Live with Walkman is suffering from Restarting problem i have repaired my phone 6 times then also the same thing happens it shutdowns automatically without any note and then starts restarting so i want to root my device i m amature in this thing and need your help and support
pls can some one explain me the whole thing of rooting my phone
firmware through which my phone is suffering is the latest 4.1.B.0.587
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follow this thread for rooting if u want to root....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
and please search before posting a question...
@skb6T9 you cant flash a custom kernel on a locked bootloader...
a|\|droid_user said:
follow this thread for rooting if u want to root....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
and please search before posting a question...
@skb6T9 you cant flash a custom kernel on a locked bootloader...
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Yes I know that...
Flashing kernel needs unlocked bootloader..
Didn't mention it. I assumed that girish is aware of it.
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