I can´t get my head around this... some help, please?
I have a rooted Ray with firmware .587. Works fine. I have also used X-parts to install CWM that I know is not "the real deal".
Now I want to install MIUI. For that I have to use a different kernel. Fine! After a lot of hassle I got the latest Flashtool installed and the driverpack. When I enter fastbootmode I get the message that my phone is not rooted... wtf? I have flashed ROM´s for God´s sake...
- FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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So... my questions now is as follows:
1. Witch version of Flashtool can I use to unlock my bootloader? I can´t seem to find the option in the latest version 0-9.9.0
2. Why does Flashtool say that I´m not rooted? I used this guide to root: http://androidadvices.com/root-sony-xperia-ray-official-ics-404-firmware-tutorial/
3. Can I get permanent CWM installed on my phone? With unlocked bootloader, right?
I have tried the latest SDK but I just don´t understand it... and then I read that Flashtool can both unlock bootloader and flash CWM. For the record.... I have already got the code from SE to unlock my bootloader.
Help, please?
Manneman32 said:
I can´t get my head around this... some help, please?
I have a rooted Ray with firmware .587. Works fine. I have also used X-parts to install CWM that I know is not "the real deal".
Now I want to install MIUI. For that I have to use a different kernel. Fine! After a lot of hassle I got the latest Flashtool installed and the driverpack. When I enter fastbootmode I get the message that my phone is not rooted... wtf? I have flashed ROM´s for God´s sake...
So... my questions now is as follows:
1. Witch version of Flashtool can I use to unlock my bootloader? I can´t seem to find the option in the latest version 0-9.9.0
2. Why does Flashtool say that I´m not rooted? I used this guide to root: http://androidadvices.com/root-sony-xperia-ray-official-ics-404-firmware-tutorial/
3. Can I get permanent CWM installed on my phone? With unlocked bootloader, right?
I have tried the latest SDK but I just don´t understand it... and then I read that Flashtool can both unlock bootloader and flash CWM. For the record.... I have already got the code from SE to unlock my bootloader.
Help, please?
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Flashtool means that your bootloader is not unlocked or not rooted. You first have to unlock bootloader in order to flash custom kernel. If you have blue led on fastboot mode then follow the instructions in the Sony's officially way to unlock bootloader . you should have searched more and posted in Q&A section
Sent from my Ray with the FORCE
Allright!
Well, I tried the SE Bootloader Unlocking Tool by quangnhut123 and it worked. I also used it to install Another kernel and so I got CWM. After that Everything Went as a breeze!
Thanx anyway!
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Ok this is my problem.
I have the latest firmware on my Mini and I have installed it trough PC Companion.
Now I would like to root my phone.
1. Is it possible to root with latest firmware? (4.0.1.A.0.283)
2. What guide should I follow to do it the right way?
If I'm correct I need to unlock bootloader first but then what shall I do? The guides I have been reading here seems to be for older firmwares and I don't wanna brick my phone.
Sorry if I posted at the wrong place.
Thanks in advance
Sent from my ST15i using XDA App
Should be able to unlock the bootloader with the testpoint / s1tool method mentioned here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
After you get the booloader unlocked, you can flash an insecure kernel or boot.img and then you can root your phone with superoneclick or similar..
When you got root, go to market and get Superuser on the device. Be sure to update su binary in the app. The app will also tell you that you got root.
Then you can flash the kernel.sin from your FW back to the phone in fastboot mode, and you now have a rooted phone with a secure kernel.
Hi, i just re-rooted my x10 plus unlocked my bootloader from bricked. I want to flash Fera's rom for unlocked bootloader, but first i have to flash a kernel before i flash the rom. The problem is when i open up flashtool (v0.6.7) and when i tried to hit the "Kernel Installer" button, i cant. It's in grey colour and i cant hit it. Why it is like that? Even the "Recovery Installer" also like that. I managed to root, unlocked bootlader with the same flashtool, but cant install recovery/flash kernel with it. Is there any other way to flash kernel other than this? Thanks in advance
Edit: Question solved. I Put the kernel i downloaded into flashtool/firmware. Hit the thunder icon>flashmode>select kernel>flash. Done. Thanks
Download the new version 0.6.9.1
Run it as admin if you use windows
take care of the requirements in the FAQ of Flashtool site
First: the phone was rooted long ago succesfully - thats not the problem
i think i kinda f***** it up by trying to install feralab v14 custom rom over cyanogen 7 without performing cleaning, backup, putting a new kernel or firmware(dont know if i even need to do it). I've searched the forums far and wide, found nothing but dead links.
flashtool doesnt recognize the device(green light is on when i hold back and connect), s1tool doesnt recognize it... i cant enter bootloader i cant basically do anything with it.. can someone please help me?
Hi,
Are u on locked bootloader or unlocked one ?
Do u run Flashtool with admin rights if u use windows ?
Do u have the latest version of Flashtool ?
Do u have all the drivers installed for your device ?
Do u try PCC to go back to Stock Rom ?
a reply?
9andar said:
Hi,
Are u on locked bootloader or unlocked one ?
Do u run Flashtool with admin rights if u use windows ?
Do u have the latest version of Flashtool ?
Do u have all the drivers installed for your device ?
Do u try PCC to go back to Stock Rom ?
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i believe unlocked one, i was unable to check
i have xp sp3 idk how to
nope 0.2.5 latest version had some java error
i believe not i dont know how to install them i downloaded a ton of them
i dont know how
Woawww, with this ton of i don't know, it will be hard to help u...
First let's try with PC Companion (PCC) .. use the link in my signature "How to use PC Companion"...
To have it google is your friend it's the official app from Sony Ericsson
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i already have pcc i will now take a look at the manual
edit btw i just flashed it with 2.1 firmware
roby00231 said:
i already have pcc i will now take a look at the manual
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did u try latest flashtool V 0.6.9.1 ??
FIND IT HERE
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i will if this doesnt succeed so far looking good, its downloading and installing stock rom
Once you're on StockRom, use flashtool to root...
If you are on 2.1 stock rom use flashtool to install a 2.3 stock rom, once you did it unlock your bootloader and install a kernel with his wifi module... Then you're ready to install FeraLab v14 or another rom...
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9andar said:
Once you're on StockRom, use flashtool to root...
If you are on 2.1 stock rom use flashtool to install a 2.3 stock rom, once you did it unlock your bootloader and install a kernel with his wifi module... Then you're ready to install FeraLab v14 or another rom...
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my phone was already rooted, do i need to root it again?
II may need some directions about unlocking bootloader and installing kernel and stuff..
and is xrecovery erased by this?
edit : Xperia X10 was updated with 3.0.1.G.0.75.
So now you are on 2.3.3...
You have to root again your phone...
Use the last version of flashtool...
And the guide by Crowds (It's in my signature "How to use Flashtool by Crowds")...
All is explained for all the stuff... Installation of Flashtool, the drivers needed, the rooting process, the unlocked bootloader process...
Once all is done, install a kernel (It's a .tft file) with flashtool (DooMKerneL, Thgo kernel, KCkernel... )
Don't forget it's wifi module (it's a zip file to copy on sdcard and install via recovery)...
Then, copy the rom you want on sd card and install it via recovery
9andar said:
So now you are on 2.3.3...
You have to root again your phone...
Use the last version of flashtool...
And the guide by Crowds (It's in my signature "How to use Flashtool by Crowds")...
All is explained for all the stuff... Installation of Flashtool, the drivers needed, the rooting process, the unlocked bootloader process...
Once all is done, install a kernel (It's a .tft file) with flashtool (DooMKerneL, Thgo kernel, KCkernel... )
Don't forget it's wifi module (it's a zip file to copy on sdcard and install via recovery)...
Then, copy the rom you want on sd card and install it via recovery
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Good job , I'm glad there are members like you that take time to help other members.
Rom: feralab volt v14
kernel: doom v06
rocking the unlocked bootloader,using xda premium app.
No prob, man, it's the XDA forum...
There is a lot of members who takes time to help and we're happy when a pb is fixed...
Enjoy your X10 now.... ;-)
EDIT : You can change the title and put [FIXED] or [SOLVED] it might help others who have the same pb....
uot
dont mind me asking but whats uot kitchen?
edit: thanks for all ur help i fixed everything, rooted it, unlocked bootloader, and installed doomkernel and feralab v14 and its all working perfectly
also stuck at sony ericcson text
i was trying to flash feralab 14.2 and got stuck after the rom installed. i changed all settings the way i wanted and have an unlocked bootloader. but i got stuck after the reboot and the pc companion keeps telling me there is no software for my x10 so repair mode won't finish. what do i do? problem
fixed. had to flash stock 2.3 ftf. flashtool wouldn't allow me to flack 2.1 stock.
Hy gus
I have a similar problem and i tried to follow the pdf that was provided but when i do i boot into xrecover 0.3.
info as follows:
Are u on locked bootloader or unlocked one ? AFAIK it was
Do u run Flashtool with admin rights if u use windows ? yes
Do u have the latest version of Flashtool ? yes 0.0.9
Do u have all the drivers installed for your device ? yes
Do u try PCC to go back to Stock Rom ? busy downloading now to try fix but i can't put into "download mode" so not sure what to do there.
Any thanks would be appreciated
Random_Sheep said:
Hy gus
I have a similar problem and i tried to follow the pdf that was provided but when i do i boot into xrecover 0.3.
info as follows:
Are u on locked bootloader or unlocked one ? AFAIK it was
Do u run Flashtool with admin rights if u use windows ? yes
Do u have the latest version of Flashtool ? yes 0.0.9
Do u have all the drivers installed for your device ? yes
Do u try PCC to go back to Stock Rom ? busy downloading now to try fix but i can't put into "download mode" so not sure what to do there.
Any thanks would be appreciated
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Buy download mode do you mean flash mode? Flashmode = phone off & unplugged, then while holding the back button plug in usb to pc. Should only get green led, no screen.
~Jaramie
from my LT28at rooted & eating an Ice Cream Sandwich
hi all,
i've used flahtool and use the flash mode. my phone is in .62 firmware EU
i've used this flashtool package from a modded ICS firmware >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518563
- Flashtool package: Flashtool package This includes baseband .70 and userdata etc from official ICS
after using this flashtool package my phone do a boot loop
my phone is root and i've installed CWM
how to unbrick my phone ?
ps : my english is bad i'm french.
It must be because of the kernel you are using. I had the same problem with that ROM, I tried several kernels and only bootloops.
Try flashing this kernel via fastboot mode:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566871
Then flash ROM KA18 or any other ROM, I am using ICS from team xperia and works great:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395192
You need to have an unlocked bootloader to boot custom ROMs. If your bootloader is not unlocked then you can look in the forum for an original ROM and flash it via flashtool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1258723.
tanks but my bootloader is locked for the moment i can unlock it...
i want to find a kernel for Android 2.3 for the firmware .62
i don' want to go in ICS for the moment
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258723
If you want to have your phone rooted, flash .42 then root and then use over the air update to go to .62
i get the MT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_1246-9107.ftf
how to flash ?
Did you confirmed if your bootloader can be unlocked?
Type *#*#7378423#*#* to enter the service menu, then Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status, it should say "Bootloader unlock allowed Yes" if bootloader unlock is not allowed you cannot use fastboot method to unlock it.
sorry but i can't boot my phone
i'm remember is possible to unlock the bootloader
unlock bootloader allowed : yes
johnstinks said:
i get the MT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_1246-9107.ftf
how to flash ?
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To flash, just install FlashTool.
Then open flashTool and click on the flash icon, select flashmode. Then in the select folder section selet where you have the ftf file, click OK and follow the instructions on the screen.
sdato001 said:
To flash, just install FlashTool.
Then open flashTool and click on the flash icon, select flashmode. Then in the select folder section selet where you have the ftf file, click OK and follow the instructions on the screen.
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no risk to brick the phone ? ( i mean no boot )
johnstinks said:
no risk to brick the phone ? ( i mean no boot )
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man this is almost a chat, ask in Q/A and go to general chat and this is already posted !!
try to search and open your mind, and we dont know for sure of you brick your phone, give it a try and see
ok now my phone is unbricked
i've used sony erricon update service to restore the firmware
i've lost all data in my phone but is not important ...
tanks =)
Hi,
I unlock bootloader in sony xperia u in official way throught sony. I have sony xperia U naturally, everything went good, i have unlocked bootloader but phone looks like without root rom manager, superuser and other apps say i havent got root, where can be mistake?
I unlocked bootlader from official B.3.184
Boot loader unlock doesn't give root?
Must be done yourself
Get a recovery
And flash kernel with auto root
Sent from a Galaxy far far away.
and this is other problem, i use recoverx to flash clockword mod recovery, it flash cwm and reboot phone, but i cannot go into recovery, i try push volume + button when phone is starting but nothing, i try reboot in recovery too in rom manager app but it writes "an error occurred while attempting to run privilileged commands....
I think it would be better if you flashed an auto rooting kernel, check the dev section for the U I think there may be one or two. If you would consider yourself a bit of a beginner check the Xperia S dev section and there's a great Info thread by DooMLoRD. I advise you read that as it'll answer all of your questions
yes i know that flash kernel with root should be best decision, but i cannot reboot into recovery, i think it can be problem with this new firmware which i describe below, no other solution i dont find. When i try unlock bootloader again it says that i have unlocked bootloader yet, but i cant flash older firmware, because phone still goes from flashmode after some seconds, i try it with sony pc companion, and with flashtool too, both cannot flash older firmware. So i have unlock bootloader but without root i cant flash older firmware and have no solution great one
flash a kerbel trough fastboot with fastboot flash boot kerbel.elf
Sent from my Xperia S using xda app-developers app
so finally have root acces, but can not go into recovery, try reboot from rom manager to recovery, unsuccesful, try press volume up button when phone is starting unsuccesful, i dont know when is problem still....