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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 ????
Minhazxda said:
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
I've tried to root, XPERIA NEO with ISC 4.0.4 update. I've tried, every tutorial here, every exploit, zergRushes, Flashtool attempts. But it's not giving it up.
I tried the suggested tutorial, on xperia mini it was rooted with no problem
I've restored the NEOs 2.3.4 stock gingerbread via flashtool, tried GignerBreak, no luck. Is it possible that this phone to be unrootable. Please tell some suggestions, what to do.
Thanks
build .42 is directly rootable via zergrush, while build .62 is not directly rootable. though there is tutorial in general section, on how to get rooted .62
Madfysh said:
build .42 is directly rootable via zergrush, while build .62 is not directly rootable. though there is tutorial in general section, on how to get rooted .62
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The official ISC was buld 431 and we've tried every tutorial for evry version, and the 2.3.4 version is 4.0.2.A.0.62 so what to do
xxTTcc said:
The official ISC was buld 431 and we've tried every tutorial for evry version, and the 2.3.4 version is 4.0.2.A.0.62 so what to do
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flash the .42 and root in flashtool...Follow the instructions by maddyfish, thousands have already done it...
xxTTcc said:
The official ISC was buld 431 and we've tried every tutorial for evry version, and the 2.3.4 version is 4.0.2.A.0.62 so what to do
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I'm just wondering, how come you didn't notice sticky thread in general section, which is for rooting ICS rom.
I really don't understand how come people don't see sticky thread
If someone can explain that to me..
Madfysh said:
I'm just wondering, how come you didn't notice sticky thread in general section, which is for rooting ICS rom.
I really don't understand how come people don't see sticky thread
If someone can explain that to me..
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One way to miss it is to access the forum via phone app, since the stickies are in another tab.
However, we both know that the more likely reason is because people dont bother looking, or searching.
Madfysh said:
I'm just wondering, how come you didn't notice sticky thread in general section, which is for rooting ICS rom.
I really don't understand how come people don't see sticky thread
If someone can explain that to me..
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Thats, what I am telling, I did, step by step, the instructions for rooting the 4.0 stock rom. Impossible. zergrush is only telling missing directory, permission denied, reboot the phone several times, nothing happens. I did everything as it is told there.
I've tried the sticky notes first. And many more after. I wouldn't downgrading, otherwise
xxTTcc said:
Thats, what I am telling, I did, step by step, the instructions for rooting the 4.0 stock rom. Impossible. zergrush is only telling missing directory, permission denied, reboot the phone several times, nothing happens. I did everything as it is told there.
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And now point with you finger where did I said, in my tutorial, to use zergrush method!?
Madfysh said:
And now point with you finger where did I said, in my tutorial, to use zergrush method!?
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This is the threat I followed. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26798415&postcount=141
And the tool I used is DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su
Same result as zergRush, permission denied, can't write and so on...
Edit: I've tried with this tool firs, before the zergs
You didn't say you tried that before, all you talked about was zergrush..
And have you followed all steps? Flashed 562 kernel?
Usb debuging turned on?
Allow unknown sources?
Still cant get to root my damn phone!!!
Hey guys. I'm scratching my head to soon be bald here... Got the Neo build 62, ginger 2.3.4. And tried ****load of stuf.. But nothing works.. Got it rooted on earlier build but wont work when i upgraded to what i got now.
And some people in here give links west,east,up and dow. My head is just spinning from it all..
Isn't there a noob guide without all the flashy colors and just a straight step by step way to root my phone so i can get my cyanogenmod???
Whats wrong in flashy colors if they get you where you wanna be?
Anw if you plan on using CM instead of stock, then you can be on 42 rooted, no need to mess with 62.
Madfysh said:
You didn't say you tried that before, all you talked about was zergrush..
And have you followed all steps? Flashed 562 kernel?
Usb debuging turned on?
Allow unknown sources?
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Sorry for the missunderstanding, because they look the same, thats why I mentioned the zergRush. Sorry.
I made everything by the book, but I had problems with the flashing too. I supose flashing must be done with flash tool. I've downloaded and installed the recomended driver, but when I try to flash the kernel, I recieve red text that said, Flash Aborted, System is not functioning or somthing like that. When I flashed the 2.3.4 version, there was no problem. But I tried your tutorial several times, before downgradin, same result. So I will downgrade to build .42 I will try to root it there, if success, I am planning, to flash the kernel, and to install, JB custom rom. I suppose it will workd this way. What do you think?
About the second part, i've activated USB Debugging, Unknown Sources, and in Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode set it to MSC mode, after I've tried with the default connection tipe. No luck.
It could work if you come from .42, but I wouldn't be surprised if some errors start coming out.
Can you post log of flashing .562 kernel?
And one question, you say you will flash custom kernel. That means your bootloader is unlocked??
Madfysh said:
It could work if you come from .42, but I wouldn't be surprised if some errors start coming out.
Can you post log of flashing .562 kernel?
And one question, you say you will flash custom kernel. That means your bootloader is unlocked??
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No my bootloader is still locked. I tried to root it when locked, but if I fail with 42 root, I will unlock it because 2.3.4 buld 42 I think is not an option to stay on. So what you suppose, to flash back 4.0.4, to unlock the bootloader and to root it. Or to root it firs in 42 and to unlock the bootloader. Because I saw somewhere that is not good to unlock befor root. It's not my phone and I am doing it carefull, that why I am asking so many questions.
Tonight I lill post the flashtool log.
You can unlock your bootloader on whatever fw you are. It doesn't matter.
Only thing that matter is that your phone isn't SIM locked and if you gonna use unofficial method with test point, it need to be older than 12W14(which can be found under battery)
Not sure that problems you had while flashing kernel, but I root-ed it with my instructions multiple times.
The 7z version ov 2.3.4 build 42 can't be recognized by FlashTool. And please could you point me to post how to unlock the bootloader
thanks.
Can I use FlashTool, Plugins -> Unlock bootloader -> run
Lol, extract .7z file there should be .ftf file inside 7z.
and instructions about bootloader can be found in sticky thread in neo v dev section.
Sticky thread are sticky for a reason, read them before you start messing with you phone.
Madfysh said:
Lol, extract .7z file there should be .ftf file inside 7z.
and instructions about bootloader can be found in sticky thread in neo v dev section.
Sticky thread are sticky for a reason, read them before you start messing with you phone.
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Root successful, via your tutorial for 4.0.4, I've flashed back to 4.0.4 431 update and this time everything was by the book.
About the 7z, I've extracted the tft, I am not so lame, but flashtool is all gray when I select the tft. Anyway is not an issue any more,
About the sticky trat remark, I not messing, before I am sure what I am doing. That's why I am asking. Thanks
When i was rooting my phone i unlocked bootloader and after that i was able to flash any rom using flashtool. Just needed drivers for flashtool and fastboot but all info founded here on xda or on other pages..
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.
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.
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
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) .
Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app
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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Newb needs help, I just unbricked and updated phone with Kies to 4.0.4 ICS. Now I want to root it to get the ATT bloatware off the phone. I read and here to make a backup ROM before doing this. I need a link or help in doing this and the proper way to root the phone.
Jump into the "note super everthing" thread...
It's a sticky at the top of the general section..
Just a little down the page, you'll see the rooting instructions for ICS, under the big green arrrow.
Read everything, then read again. The process is pretty simple, but knowledge is power..
good luck to you, and post here if you run into trouble, as we can help you........g
Edit:....yes, "MAKE A BACKUP" first before doing any serious work in there. The backup can be done with either a stock recovery, or custom recovery, but either way, it can save you later if a problem pops up...g
nitrohelipga said:
Newb needs help, I just unbricked and updated phone with Kies to 4.0.4 ICS. Now I want to root it to get the ATT bloatware off the phone. I read and here to make a backup ROM before doing this. I need a link or help in doing this and the proper way to root the phone.
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http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...y-note-sgh-i717-icsgingerbreadeasiest-method/
This is how I rooted my note with no problem at all. It was my first attempt at rooting and it was cake. All necessary links and files are on the page.. just take ur time and follow the steps carefully and in about 15mins you'll be rooted. Mind you, after rooting be sure not to delete the wrong "bloatware".
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Re: [How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
I have rooted my phone without downgrade. ICS 4.0.4 running.
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