OK, I tried installing this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737862, but I skipped step 0, as I had flashed my phone with that kernel a couple days ago when I rooted my phone, the rest of the steps I did all of them, all the cleans and wipes, but smth obviously went wrong, and my phone won't boot staying at the sony logo. I saw some other threads here with the same problem, but I couldn't find a solution. If anyone has a solution that will work at 100%, I'd appreciate it. My phone is not recognized by PC Companion so I Can't do anything there. I can't boot into cwm either, I can only use flashtool to flash my phone with a kernel, and I can't use fastboot mode as my device is not recognized in flashboot either.
use SEUS and repair your phone. (when it ask you have the latest version, just install anyways)
Read.. read.. read.. same posts.. same questions.. but different people..
Xda is just not to post your questions.. its there to learn.. bro search.. there is answer to this to..
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
Do a full wipe n reinstall the rom
Bro
Gl
Okay. So it is possible to Flash a ftf file o your phone. And Fastboot mode is used to Flash kernels, While Flashmode is used to flash ftf files.
Thing to do is,
1.Get a ftf file ( better if prerooted )
2. Flash ftf to you phone using flashtool. (flashmode)
3. Then Flash Pureness With all steps followed strictly.
Or
1. Get ftf which is not pre rooted.
2. Flash ftf on you phone.
3. Root your phone again and install CWM. or Flash Custom kernel which comes with CWM using Flashtool (fastboot mode) and flash superuser.zip via CWM to root. ....// Both methods are to root you phone.
4. Install Pureness following each instructions.
Dont worry!
Even I faced the same problem as yours and I was flashing the same ROM. What I did was in CWM I wiped and formatted everything as per the steps and when I was doing install .zip file from SD card it was giving me error something like "BAD" Error, the problem was that I didnt copy the ROM .zip file properly to my memory card.
So do one think first download the official 4.0.4. ICS ".ftf" file of your device from here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
(As per your device 4.1.b.0.431 OR 4.1.B.0.587) it must be around 200 - 300mb.
Then copy that .ftf file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares (Make sure there is no other file present in "firmwares" folder, if there then delete it.)
(Hope you have installed Flashtool. If not then download & install it from here-
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357230558000)
Then open "Flashtool", press "Flash" button and select "Flashmode" press "Ok" then again press "Ok"
wait for few seconds while its preparing.
Then a new window will Open and follow the Instructions like- unplug device, power off, press and hold back button and connect it to PC
This will install the stock ICS on your phone and will go ahead of that sony logo where you are stuck. :good:
Thats It. Your Done!!
axel_foley said:
Even I faced the same problem as yours and I was flashing the same ROM. What I did was in CWM I wiped and formatted everything as per the steps and when I was doing install .zip file from SD card it was giving me error something like "BAD" Error, the problem was that I didnt copy the ROM .zip file properly to my memory card.
So do one think first download the official 4.0.4. ICS ".ftf" file of your device from here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
(As per your device 4.1.b.0.431 OR 4.1.B.0.587) it must be around 200 - 300mb.
Then copy that .ftf file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares (Make sure there is no other file present in "firmwares" folder, if there then delete it.)
(Hope you have installed Flashtool. If not then download & install it from here-
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357230558000)
Then open "Flashtool", press "Flash" button and select "Flashmode" press "Ok" then again press "Ok"
wait for few seconds while its preparing.
Then a new window will Open and follow the Instructions like- unplug device, power off, press and hold back button and connect it to PC
This will install the stock ICS on your phone and will go ahead of that sony logo where you are stuck. :good:
Thats It. Your Done!!
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Thanks man, that's what I was looking for, the stock ICS for my phone. Did that, re rooted my phone and this time things went fine, I managed to install pureness, even though I didn't do it from cwm directly, but from a program called x-parts (which seems to install cwm) since cwm itself would say no recovery for your phone or something, once again thanks. Also, that method with SEUS works as well, so thanks to that other guy, too. And to the guy saying search, I searched, read my OP, and I tried different stuff before asking here for like 4-5 hours, but I just panicked into thinking I ruined my phone so I came and started my own thread, since that's what the guy in the 'welcome noob' video said, but I guess people aren't allowed even to ask around here.
I never had this kind of problem, but try these following steps , may be this will help you:
1. Reboot your phone and hold back key : this will help you to set your cellphone in fastboot mode
2.Download android sdk from here
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (chose the zip file)
after download extract the file and rename it to androidsdk (you must have java)
put the folder (androidsdk) on drive c
3. Then download recoveryNeo.img from here (on the first post)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1183465
after you put the file recoveryNeo.img on androidsdk /tools
4. Connect your phone to your PC
5.now from your PC start choose run and type cmd then ok
copy and paste these orders (press enter after evry order)
cd/
cd/androidsdk/tools
fastboot devices (you must see the SN of your device)
fastboot boot recoveryNeo.img
after finish
fastboot reboot
By following above steps you can easily get into CWM Mode without pressing volume keys..Try them once , i hope that will help you
abhirocks said:
I never had this kind of problem, but try these following steps , may be this will help you:
1. Reboot your phone and hold back key : this will help you to set your cellphone in fastboot mode
2.Download android sdk from here
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (chose the zip file)
after download extract the file and rename it to androidsdk (you must have java)
put the folder (androidsdk) on drive c
3. Then download recoveryNeo.img from here (on the first post)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1183465
after you put the file recoveryNeo.img on androidsdk /tools
4. Connect your phone to your PC
5.now from your PC start choose run and type cmd then ok
copy and paste these orders (press enter after evry order)
cd/
cd/androidsdk/tools
fastboot devices (you must see the SN of your device)
fastboot boot recoveryNeo.img
after finish
fastboot reboot
By following above steps you can easily get into CWM Mode without pressing volume keys..Try them once , i hope that will help you
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As I mentioned in my previous post, I managed to fix it, but thank you, I appreciate it, and will keep this method in mind for future references, in case I or anyone I know screws things up
Flash 4.1.B.0.587.ftf using flashtool
or
1.Factory reset in cwm
2.wipe cache partition
3.wipe dalvik cache
4.Format /system (in mounts and storage)
5.Format /data
6.Format /cache
7.Install XXX.zip (XXX=the rom name)
8.Install patch for your phone model (if there are)
9.Reboot
U seemed to take things wrongly bro.. see whatever solutions people have provided u is from xda threads only right? Soo that means if u read u will get it.. its not that we dont want to help.. the point is the help is already available.. its just that u have to search.. thats all.. bcz mny people have this doubt..
evry person rooting his phone n doing this stuff first tym has this doubt.. n helps are already provided.. dont misunderstand people and blame that u are not allowed to ask questions.. chill and understand..
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
abhirocks said:
I never had this kind of problem, but try these following steps , may be this will help you:
1. Reboot your phone and hold back key : this will help you to set your cellphone in fastboot mode
2.Download android sdk from here
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (chose the zip file)
after download extract the file and rename it to androidsdk (you must have java)
put the folder (androidsdk) on drive c
3. Then download recoveryNeo.img from here (on the first post)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1183465
after you put the file recoveryNeo.img on androidsdk /tools
4. Connect your phone to your PC
5.now from your PC start choose run and type cmd then ok
copy and paste these orders (press enter after evry order)
cd/
cd/androidsdk/tools
fastboot devices (you must see the SN of your device)
fastboot boot recoveryNeo.img
after finish
fastboot reboot
By following above steps you can easily get into CWM Mode without pressing volume keys..Try them once , i hope that will help you
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my neo v stuck at sony logo..
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Legdotus said:
OK, I tried installing this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737862, but I skipped step 0, as I had flashed my phone with that kernel a couple days ago when I rooted my phone, the rest of the steps I did all of them, all the cleans and wipes, but smth obviously went wrong, and my phone won't boot staying at the sony logo. I saw some other threads here with the same problem, but I couldn't find a solution. If anyone has a solution that will work at 100%, I'd appreciate it. My phone is not recognized by PC Companion so I Can't do anything there. I can't boot into cwm either, I can only use flashtool to flash my phone with a kernel, and I can't use fastboot mode as my device is not recognized in flashboot either.
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same problem for me..help...NEO V
---------- Post added at 03:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:09 AM ----------
Legdotus said:
OK, I tried installing this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737862, but I skipped step 0, as I had flashed my phone with that kernel a couple days ago when I rooted my phone, the rest of the steps I did all of them, all the cleans and wipes, but smth obviously went wrong, and my phone won't boot staying at the sony logo. I saw some other threads here with the same problem, but I couldn't find a solution. If anyone has a solution that will work at 100%, I'd appreciate it. My phone is not recognized by PC Companion so I Can't do anything there. I can't boot into cwm either, I can only use flashtool to flash my phone with a kernel, and I can't use fastboot mode as my device is not recognized in flashboot either.
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same for my neo v..help
fixed
axel_foley said:
Even I faced the same problem as yours and I was flashing the same ROM. What I did was in CWM I wiped and formatted everything as per the steps and when I was doing install .zip file from SD card it was giving me error something like "BAD" Error, the problem was that I didnt copy the ROM .zip file properly to my memory card.
So do one think first download the official 4.0.4. ICS ".ftf" file of your device from here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
(As per your device 4.1.b.0.431 OR 4.1.B.0.587) it must be around 200 - 300mb.
Then copy that .ftf file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares (Make sure there is no other file present in "firmwares" folder, if there then delete it.)
(Hope you have installed Flashtool. If not then download & install it from here-
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357230558000)
Then open "Flashtool", press "Flash" button and select "Flashmode" press "Ok" then again press "Ok"
wait for few seconds while its preparing.
Then a new window will Open and follow the Instructions like- unplug device, power off, press and hold back button and connect it to PC
This will install the stock ICS on your phone and will go ahead of that sony logo where you are stuck. :good:
Thats It. Your Done!!
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thanx a lot
Please Guide...!!!
vishal_android freak said:
Read.. read.. read.. same posts.. same questions.. but different people..
Xda is just not to post your questions.. its there to learn.. bro search.. there is answer to this to..
Sent from my Neo V using xda premium
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May be new user....doing experiment....Please guide him!!!
dvrp said:
May be new user....doing experiment....Please guide him!!!
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Already quite a few guides and one of the most noob friendly guides are available in this Neo forum and we are lucky to have it
Why not make use of their time and effort?rather than duplicating a post and cluttering up the forum!
The threads /guides are noob friendly
Creating a new thread without searching /without checking for a thread having similar title is not appreciated here!
I get your point and also know you didn't ask the question but just wrote this to clarify things incase you weren't aware!
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using xda premium
same problum
i have rooted my neo v fewdays ago.everything went fine and i installed a custom rom(revolution icshd) based on stock kernel that went fine too but after few days when rebooting my phone got stuck on sony logo. i tried flashing ftf file but it didnt helped.cant go into fastboot mode either.My usb debugging mode is off plzzz helpppppp
Region
axel_foley said:
So do one think first download the official 4.0.4. ICS ".ftf" file of your device from here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
(As per your device 4.1.b.0.431 OR 4.1.B.0.587) it must be around 200 - 300mb.
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Does region matter? I have downloaded: MT11i 4.1.B.0.587 NCB, Nordic, CDF-1255-1755, SI-1254-9263.
Gaks said:
Does region matter? I have downloaded: MT11i 4.1.B.0.587 NCB, Nordic, CDF-1255-1755, SI-1254-9263.
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Nope it doesn't
Just bloatware differs
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
Thx thx thx
axel_foley said:
Even I faced the same problem as yours and I was flashing the same ROM. What I did was in CWM I wiped and formatted everything as per the steps and when I was doing install .zip file from SD card it was giving me error something like "BAD" Error, the problem was that I didnt copy the ROM .zip file properly to my memory card.
So do one think first download the official 4.0.4. ICS ".ftf" file of your device from here-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
(As per your device 4.1.b.0.431 OR 4.1.B.0.587) it must be around 200 - 300mb.
Then copy that .ftf file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares (Make sure there is no other file present in "firmwares" folder, if there then delete it.)
(Hope you have installed Flashtool. If not then download & install it from here-
http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1357230558000)
Then open "Flashtool", press "Flash" button and select "Flashmode" press "Ok" then again press "Ok"
wait for few seconds while its preparing.
Then a new window will Open and follow the Instructions like- unplug device, power off, press and hold back button and connect it to PC
This will install the stock ICS on your phone and will go ahead of that sony logo where you are stuck. :good:
Thats It. Your Done!!
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Click to collapse
Man a mill thx! I thought that I had ruined my phone. Flashtool worked for me. Thx again!
So a big thanks for that! Mine was stuck on Sony logo, I thought I might be facing my first serious bricking disaster, was keeping quite calm and then came across your post...Yeah! So they're right when they say 'read, read, read..'
Thanks again for such a clear post...
Related
Requirements
Xperia Ray [ST18i] - Unlocked Bootloader
Drivers for Windows - Install PC Companion
[Only for Android 4.0.3] KERNEL from this Link | I use this .img file
Updated to Last Firmware Version from OTA
After Install Update from OTA, you must Unlock you Bootloader.
Tested!
Model Number: ST18i
Android Version: 2.3.4 & 4.0.3
Baseband Version: XXXXX-XXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-64 & XXXXX-XXXXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-70
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.62 & 4.1.A.0.562
How to Install Root
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type fastboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will now enter temp CWM recovery
On your phone choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
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How to install CWM (Only for 2.3.4!)
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
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I use this method & success to Root My Xperia Ray.
Say Thanks please!
Another Great work by Persian-Devs
I cant install CWM by this method!
I cant see the error but i cant get into recovery using vol down.
When you see Sony Ericsson Logo (First Time), press 2 or 3 time Vol - & you can see CWM...
vagrik said:
When you see Sony Ericsson Logo (First Time), press 2 or 3 time Vol - & you can see CWM...
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Ya i tried that. But i did not enter cwn.
I guess it hasnt been installed prop. idk why.
Do you Unlock Bootloader?
EDIT:
You must press Vol - in Sony Ericsson... not Logo picture. First Logo.
vagrik said:
Do you Unlock Bootloader?
EDIT:
You must press Vol - in Sony Ericsson... not Logo picture. First Logo.
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Yes unlocked bootloader.
And yes vol- when i see SonyEricsson.
But i cant get into recovery!
I think you must do again (flash & more)
Sent from my ST18i using Tapatalk
That's awesome! Thanks!
Do you think this method will also work on the ARC S (ST18i)?
Sorry... TL18a
Your tutorial is a bit familiar LOL
As a newbe: some extra questions
You explain clear & idiot-proof, until I came along...
So as a newbe I have a few extra questions.
1. I have a new Xperia Ray 4.0.2.A.0.62 / 2.3.4 / ST18i out of the box. You mention OTA - update is recommended, as I already have 4.0.2.A.0.62; is that ok?
2. You mention You must unlock your bootloader, do you mean go to the offical Sony-Ericsson site and unlock bootloader the "official way"? (I have done this)
3. Which Flashtool, do you mean in point 4? And where can I find it/ download this flashtool?
4. After Unlocking the bootloader & Rooting my xperia ray, I believe I can remove bloatware like (wisepilot-trial, tetris-demo, facebook, topapps, etc.). But: what do I do to remove an app? Do I simply remove \system\apps\chinesetextinput.apk or do I have to uninstall it somehow like a computerprogram?
5. After rooting the system directory continues accessible? Is there a way to protect it again, after the removal of the bloatware? (my goal is just to remove the bloatware)
I hope my questions are not to dumb? With my first smartphone just for a couple of weeks I am a real newbe.
robertos37 said:
You explain clear & idiot-proof, until I came along...
So as a newbe I have a few extra questions.
1. I have a new Xperia Ray 4.0.2.A.0.62 / 2.3.4 / ST18i out of the box. You mention OTA - update is recommended, as I already have 4.0.2.A.0.62; is that ok?
2. You mention You must unlock your bootloader, do you mean go to the offical Sony-Ericsson site and unlock bootloader the "official way"? (I have done this)
3. Which Flashtool, do you mean in point 4? And where can I find it/ download this flashtool?
4. After Unlocking the bootloader & Rooting my xperia ray, I believe I can remove bloatware like (wisepilot-trial, tetris-demo, facebook, topapps, etc.). But: what do I do to remove an app? Do I simply remove \system\apps\chinesetextinput.apk or do I have to uninstall it somehow like a computerprogram?
5. After rooting the system directory continues accessible? Is there a way to protect it again, after the removal of the bloatware? (my goal is just to remove the bloatware)
I hope my questions are not to dumb? With my first smartphone just for a couple of weeks I am a real newbe.
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1. No problem.
2. No problem.
3. Fastboot Tools : Download
4. I delete some application from system\apps, also "chinesetexinput & japanes..."
5. I can't find this application from system\apps!
Success !
Love u mate !
Of all the methods , this worked as told to perfection !
But i skipped the CWM install . this is no problem right ?
GKumaran said:
Love u mate !
Of all the methods , this worked as told to perfection !
But i skipped the CWM install . this is no problem right ?
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I test all CWM version... still not found to the best version!
so... This is no problem!
Rooted
@Vagrik:
Tried it, done it, and got rid of facebook!. With "bloatware" I meant all the unwanted (cr)apps. Offcourse: chinese is gone too. Thanx.
@others:
I used the root, I had to try & see, a little bit of knowledge about ancient msdos helpt me.
First I was confused about placing the zip on the sdcard & the fastboot on my computer, but step by step it just worked out fine.
So I did use the step by step tutorial, including Fastboot, CWM, after that superuser & titanium backup. With titanium backup you can backup all apps; and uninstall the (cr)apps one by one. (I am glad I made a backup first...).
In the end: rooting was easier than the login at this forum... !!! I must have tried a hundred times to finally place this message!
Got one question left: does anyone know the apps connected to "latitude","places", "navigation"; it seems all google; but which apps exactly ?
When u install maps; places, latitude and navigation get installed along with maps
Hello, the tutorial is great but I have may questions.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
there's two folders in the rootxperia.zip do I unzip the contents of rootxperia.zip in to my sd card or just place the rooxperia.zip in to sd card?
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
You mean create folder in flashtool folder? could you explain in detail this part?
mrpeer_1 said:
Hello, the tutorial is great but I have may questions.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
there's two folders in the rootxperia.zip do I unzip the contents of rootxperia.zip in to my sd card or just place the rooxperia.zip in to sd card?
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
You mean create folder in flashtool folder? could you explain in detail this part?
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Only ZIP file, not content or unzip!
no... np...
Is it possible to work with sk17???
Hi Moderators, Seniors and Experts,
Im new to android and new to xda developers.
Im using an Xperia mini pro and i would like to install Nerodroid in my phone.
its in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458963
Can somebody please tell me how to install it, i mean from A to Z, as i dont know anything about the process, rooting unlocking etc.
my phone is unlocked, i mean i can use any sim. other than that no interventions have been done, its just a new phone.
ple somebody post a tutorial or give me a link how to install nerodroid from A to Z.
I mean from the very very beginning.
Thank u very much in advance..
kasunrs said:
Hi Moderators, Seniors and Experts,
Im new to android and new to xda developers.
Im using an Xperia mini pro and i would like to install Nerodroid in my phone.
its in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458963
Can somebody please tell me how to install it, i mean from A to Z, as i dont know anything about the process, rooting unlocking etc.
my phone is unlocked, i mean i can use any sim. other than that no interventions have been done, its just a new phone.
ple somebody post a tutorial or give me a link how to install nerodroid from A to Z.
I mean from the very very beginning.
Thank u very much in advance..
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Ok, so 1st:
- Root the phone!
Currently ZergRush method by DoomLord is the simplest way to do it.
NOTE: If you have newer firmware(4.0.2.A.0.62 or 4.0.2.A.0.69), check tutorial 3 first to downgrade your firmware.
Download the attached file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805532 , extract it to a folder using any .zip manager, for example 7-Zip.
Connect Phone to USB.
Execute "RUNME.bat" from the extracted folder.
Follow the instructions in the window.
The phone will be rebooted, after reboot you will have Superuser app and your phone is rooted!
Don't forget to thank DoomLord on the original link in the credits
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- You have to unlock your bootloader.
Go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com.
Enter service menu, open keypad and enter *#*#7378423#*#*.
Service Info - Configuration, Bootloader Unlock Allowed: Yes/No. If it says Yes, continue. If it says No, do not continue, because it will not work.
On the website, click "Start Unlocking the bootloader".
In the text, there are instructions, what you need to do. Also there are drivers that are needed for this process. Follow the instructions.
Install the drivers, then click Continue.
Enter your IMEI, name and e-mail. Leave out the last number from the IMEI.
You get a code, leave the website open, you will need this code.
Turn off your phone, then connect USB cable to your PC, hold down Volume UP button and connect USB cable to your phone. Blue LED should light up.
You will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file.
Open command prompt, first enter this
Code:
cd C:\...\android-sdk\platform-tools
Replace C with the correct drive letter and ... with the path to the android-sdk folder. Next, enter this command
Code:
fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY
Replace KEY with the key that you got from the website.
Bootloader is now unlocked.
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- Now install the Custom ROM:
Requirements: Unlocked bootloader, ROM .zip file downloaded.
Nothing difficult here.
Place the downloaded .zip file to the root of your SDcard.
Install the custom kernel, explained in previous tutorial.
Enter Recovery(while booting, when screen gets brighter, press Volume Down button until phone enters Recovery).
Make factory reset, wipe cache partition and clear Dalvik Cache(under Advanced).
NB! Do NOT make format /system, because some ROMs require files from system folder and installation will not finish if files are not available. Then you have to install stock ROM again.
Choose install zip from sdcard, pick the downloaded .zip file on your SDcard.
Wait for it to finish and reboot your phone.
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That's it! Thanks for the user Someguyfromhell for the posts!
Hi, I have a HTC & Asus transformer TF101 and was blissfully unaware that other android devices have convoluted and complicated root / flash procedures, till I was handed my wife's ST15i to root.
I managed to unlock the bootloader and downgrade from ICS stock to gb .42 firmware and rooted using doomlord's zergrush. Then loaded CWMRto the phone (now on .42 gb rooted stock).
I am stuck from here as anything else I flash (custom Rom, upgrade to ICS) gets me to a soft boot (stuck at SE boot logo) or lose root and CWMR on ICS ROM. The help guides, tutorials etc on this forum or elsewhere do not even tell the keypress or tool to use for fastboot, CWMR or how to enter boitloader / recovery. I am no noob on android, adb and rooting, but working with this phone has brought me to tears!
Is the boot IMG and kernel necessarily flashed separately from the ROM on Xperia phones?
My aim is to get to a rooted ICS, non miui ROM for my wife. Please help and /or guide me to achieve this. At this rate, I feel like giving away my HTC to the wife and exchange the Xperia for a more user friendly phone.....
Sent from my HTC Incredible S
Okay, so:
The kernel is seperated from the rom. If you have unlocked the bootloader you can flash a kernel. In most kernels, cwm is included, so you flash the kernel and then you can boot up. While booting you press the volume down button again and again, to come to cwm. There you can install a zip file, in which the rom is.
Are you really sure the bootloader is unlocked? Did you do it by testpoint or sonys official method?
To flash a kernel, you need the boot.img. Before you start flashing the kernel, put the downloaded zip file of the rom on your sd card.
Then, and I would do it like this cause with the normal command line by windows it's the same, you open sony flash tool. There you click on the flash, select fastboot mode and on the right side there is select kernel to flash. There you choose the boot.img. Then you have to shut down your phone, and while you are holding volume up key, you connect phone to pc. There will light up the blue led and flash tool will automaticly flash the kernel. READ THE LOG BEFORE YOU PLUG OFF DEVICE!! If the log is ok (there are no errors), you can plug off device and turn it on. While booting, you press volume down again and again. Then you have to follow the tutorial to the rom (what has to be formatted or wiped and how to install the rom itself. Cause after flashing the kernel, you must install the rom or your device won't boot up!
Okay, now we could do an example:
If you want an ics rom, I would take cyanogenmod 9. Here's a guide:
Download the zip file from here.
Then you extract the zip file, so you have one packed zip file and one unpacked. The packed zip file you copy to your sd card.
In the unpacked, there's a boot.img. If it isn't named boot.img rename it, so it's name is "boot", but windows detects as an image file.
You open sony flash tool and click on the flash, select fastboot mode and then choose "select kernel to flash". Choose the boot.img (make sure it is named boot and it is an image. In flashtool the image you choose should be named boot) and shut down phone. Hold volume up key that the blue led shines, and the kernel is flashed after seconds. Now see the log, if there's no error, plug off the device and power on. While powering on you press the volume down button again and again.
Now you are in cwm. There I would do a backup first. When the backup has finished, you make a factory reset and wipe cache partition.
Then select install zip from sd card and choose zip. There you choose the cm9 zip you copied to your sd card. If it finished installing (don't power off device while installing, sometimes you could think it stuck, but normally it won't. Just wait and drink a coffee!) you can reboot device and normally it should work.
YOU DO THAT ON YOUR OWN RISK. FOR ME ON MINI PRO IT WORKED, BUT I CAN'T PROMISE!
Hope it works and keep up! In the end you will hopefully enjoy your rom (maybe cm9)
Greets
Michael
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Michi_optimus_me said:
Okay, so:
The kernel is seperated from the rom. If you have unlocked the bootloader you can flash a kernel. In most kernels, cwm is included, so you flash the kernel and then you can boot up. While booting you press the volume down button again and again, to come to cwm. There you can install a zip file, in which the rom is.
Are you really sure the bootloader is unlocked? Did you do it by testpoint or sonys official method?
To flash a kernel, you need the boot.img. Before you start flashing the kernel, put the downloaded zip file of the rom on your sd card.
Then, and I would do it like this cause with the normal command line by windows it's the same, you open sony flash tool. There you click on the flash, select fastboot mode and on the right side there is select kernel to flash. There you choose the boot.img. Then you have to shut down your phone, and while you are holding volume up key, you connect phone to pc. There will light up the blue led and flash tool will automaticly flash the kernel. READ THE LOG BEFORE YOU PLUG OFF DEVICE!! If the log is ok (there are no errors), you can plug off device and turn it on. While booting, you press volume down again and again. Then you have to follow the tutorial to the rom (what has to be formatted or wiped and how to install the rom itself. Cause after flashing the kernel, you must install the rom or your device won't boot up!
Okay, now we could do an example:
If you want an ics rom, I would take cyanogenmod 9. Here's a guide:
Download the zip file from here.
Then you extract the zip file, so you have one packed zip file and one unpacked. The packed zip file you copy to your sd card.
In the unpacked, there's a boot.img. If it isn't named boot.img rename it, so it's name is "boot", but windows detects as an image file.
You open sony flash tool and click on the flash, select fastboot mode and then choose "select kernel to flash". Choose the boot.img (make sure it is named boot and it is an image. In flashtool the image you choose should be named boot) and shut down phone. Hold volume up key that the blue led shines, and the kernel is flashed after seconds. Now see the log, if there's no error, plug off the device and power on. While powering on you press the volume down button again and again.
Now you are in cwm. There I would do a backup first. When the backup has finished, you make a factory reset and wipe cache partition.
Then select install zip from sd card and choose zip. There you choose the cm9 zip you copied to your sd card. If it finished installing (don't power off device while installing, sometimes you could think it stuck, but normally it won't. Just wait and drink a coffee!) you can reboot device and normally it should work.
YOU DO THAT ON YOUR OWN RISK. FOR ME ON MINI PRO IT WORKED, BUT I CAN'T PROMISE!
Hope it works and keep up! In the end you will hopefully enjoy your rom (maybe cm9)
Greets
Michael
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That won't work if you have no unlocked bootloader! Do this only if you are sure, the bootloader is unlocked!! If it works, it'd be nice if you could tell me!
Michi_optimus_me said:
Okay, so:
The kernel is seperated from the rom. If you have unlocked the bootloader you can flash a kernel. In most kernels, cwm is included, so you flash the kernel and then you can boot up. While booting you press the volume down button again and again, to come to cwm. There you can install a zip file, in which the rom is.
Are you really sure the bootloader is unlocked? Did you do it by testpoint or sonys official method?
To flash a kernel, you need the boot.img. Before you start flashing the kernel, put the downloaded zip file of the rom on your sd card.
Then, and I would do it like this cause with the normal command line by windows it's the same, you open sony flash tool. There you click on the flash, select fastboot mode and on the right side there is select kernel to flash. There you choose the boot.img. Then you have to shut down your phone, and while you are holding volume up key, you connect phone to pc. There will light up the blue led and flash tool will automaticly flash the kernel. READ THE LOG BEFORE YOU PLUG OFF DEVICE!! If the log is ok (there are no errors), you can plug off device and turn it on. While booting, you press volume down again and again. Then you have to follow the tutorial to the rom (what has to be formatted or wiped and how to install the rom itself. Cause after flashing the kernel, you must install the rom or your device won't boot up!
Okay, now we could do an example:
If you want an ics rom, I would take cyanogenmod 9. Here's a guide:
Download the zip file from here.
Then you extract the zip file, so you have one packed zip file and one unpacked. The packed zip file you copy to your sd card.
In the unpacked, there's a boot.img. If it isn't named boot.img rename it, so it's name is "boot", but windows detects as an image file.
You open sony flash tool and click on the flash, select fastboot mode and then choose "select kernel to flash". Choose the boot.img (make sure it is named boot and it is an image. In flashtool the image you choose should be named boot) and shut down phone. Hold volume up key that the blue led shines, and the kernel is flashed after seconds. Now see the log, if there's no error, plug off the device and power on. While powering on you press the volume down button again and again.
Now you are in cwm. There I would do a backup first. When the backup has finished, you make a factory reset and wipe cache partition.
Then select install zip from sd card and choose zip. There you choose the cm9 zip you copied to your sd card. If it finished installing (don't power off device while installing, sometimes you could think it stuck, but normally it won't. Just wait and drink a coffee!) you can reboot device and normally it should work.
YOU DO THAT ON YOUR OWN RISK. FOR ME ON MINI PRO IT WORKED, BUT I CAN'T PROMISE!
Hope it works and keep up! In the end you will hopefully enjoy your rom (maybe cm9)
Greets
Michael
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That won't work if you have no unlocked bootloader! Do this only if you are sure, the bootloader is unlocked!! If it works, it'd be nice if you could tell me!
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Bootloader IS unlocked from SE website. I used the unlocking-relocking toil by quaghi. Wow! So many steps in this phone..... And thanks, CM7/CM9 was also one of my choices, though the wife prefers smulrronic..... Thanks a ton you guys......
Sent from my HTC Incredible S
Tried all methods, flashtool, adb & fastboot commands, and everytime I get to a softbrick/stuck at bootloader.
Facts:
1. Bootloader is unlocked (unlock method SE official). Checked by *#*# SERVICE(7378423) #*#* & got no output.
2. Am able to downgrade to .42 firmware and root that firmware (stock gb).
From that point onwards, when I try to flash a new kernel (boot.IMG), or a custom ICS ROM (smultronic & real ICS 5.2) I end up losing boot, root and end up at bootloop. It's all as clear as mud!
I suppose I have to relinquish this phone to my wife,while I try to find out a way to get a rooted ICS ROM up and running on the Xperia ST15i. Any help from this community will be gratefully accepted.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S
But you can use it with the stock bootloader and gingerbread?
With this your phone boots up?
mihahn said:
But you can use it with the stock bootloader and gingerbread?
With this your phone boots up?
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Tried that too. Does not boot.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S
So the device is bricked up atm?
Can you enter cwm or does it vibrate if you try to turn it on?
Have you tried multiple kernels right now?
Device is ok till I root on .42. Firmware. Thereafter I can't seem to get any custom ROM to boot. After installing CWMR and flashing a custom kernel (x-kernel, krish kernel) & thereafter wipe data, system, cache &dalvik & flash smultronic or clean ICS 1.5 thru aroma, I always seem to end in a bootloop (that too with the gb boot showing Sony Ericsson, not the Sony - Xperia ICS boot). To get back, I have to flashtool the .42 ftf and use the doomlord zergrush exploit to re-obtain root. What am I doing wrong?
Sent from my HTC Incredible S
You should install Android Android 4.0.4. You have to flash it with flashtool.
NEVER UPDATE OVER THE AIR IF YOU HAVE AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER!!!
So just flash Android 4.0.4 . Download an android 4 kernel like Extended Stock Kernel from here and download the android 4 rom (4.1.B.0.431) for your xperia mini here. Then you download Real Ics from here.
Then flash the kernel in fastboot mode and without restarting flash the android 4 rom in flashmode.The rom isn't rooted, but you don't need to root, cause cwm is included in the kernel! Then restart. If it restarts you can go on. Shutdown and enter cwm.
There you don't wipe anything!!! Don't format system etc!
You just install the zip from sdcard and after the installation is complete and before you reboot you make a factory reset and wipe dalvik cache...
Then you restart.
Normally it should work!
Greets
Michael
@Michael,
Dankeschön. Will give the way you describe one last try.
Edit....
My wife connected her phone to the laptop and the SEUS updated the phone to stock ICS 4.1xx. Not a big problem I assume, coz I downgraded from that very version.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S
I SOLVED IT!!!! You guys on the Xperia 2011 section are quite unkind to noobs & neophytes. I was wondering... 'After all it is the same Android OS. What can be so difficult in this device?' I did some more research and decided to give it another try:
1. Starting point... ST15i at stock ICS 4.1.B.0.431 firmware with locked boot loader (after a mistaken connection to laptop and SEUS updated to locked boot loader ICS firmware... iI think it is the Sony Smultron WWE equivalent).
2. Ran SE Boot loader Unlocking v1.6 by quangnhut123 (Excellent tool BTW). Got boot loader unlock from SE Official method.
3. While in the same boot loader Locking/Unlocking tool, flashed EXtended Stock Kernel - v2 for 4.1.B.0.431 from fastboot (Blue light, vol up and insert USB?). The kernel is pre-rooted with busybox and has DoomLord's version of CWMR.
4. Viola!!! Root on Stock ICS firmware with CWMR. Here's to you boors who told me that ICS on this phone could not be rooted!!!!
Thanks Michael, you helped me think while every other thread advised outrageous actions and i was quietly led up the garden path (Auf Eis gefurht!!!)
Presently wife prefers stock and wishes only to delete bloat system apps and use hostfiles to block ads.... Hope others find my post helpful to root their devices too....
Sent from my Incredible S
can anyone make a tutorial about how to install cwm with SE Extreme Tweak Installer v1.8
it says suerimission denied
On which firmware are you? 4.0.2.A.0.62?
Is your device rooted? Because permission denied meens, that you have no root.
If you want to install clockworkmod on lww, check this out. It will automaticly install cwm, but I don't know if it works on locked bootloader...
For SE Tweak installer you could check this out. It's a tutorial
how to root it then?
On which firmware version are you? 4.0.2.A.0.62?
Check out this here
But go to settings -> about phone -> build number and tell which version please!
Simplest Guide to install cmw !
As is usual with most updates, the Sony Ericsson Walkman Live lost root access after its recent update to Android 4.0.4. The guide below will show you how to obtain root access on this device running the 4.1.B.0.431 version of the OS and install ClockworkMod Recovery, enabling you to flash custom ROMs and do other things that require root access.
I. Before You Begin
1. This will not erase any data from your device, but as a precaution, do a backup of what you feel is important just in case.
2. This solution works by flashing a modified kernel that will provide root access. If you are not okay with this, do not proceed any further.
3. You will need a device with an unlocked bootloader for the procedure to work.
{ 4. If you want to install custom rom then download the custom rom and extract it. then there would a boot.img and replace it with the below bootextended blah blah.img } not understood? obviously... read full and then come back to this step.
II. Necessary Downloads
1. boot_EXtendedStockKernel_WT19i.img.
2. Fastboot Files
III. Flashing the Modified Kernel
1. Extract the fastboot-win32.zip file you downloaded above to a folder in your C:\ drive. You should end up with a folder named C:\fastboot-win32 containing fastboot.exe. Rename folder to fastboot for ease.
2. Copy the boot_EXtendedStockKernel_WT19i.img file you downloaded above to the same folder. Rename the file as boot.img for ease
3. Power down your device and put it into Fastboot Mode. To do this, press and hold the Volume Up + Power buttons until it enters the Fastboot mode. Blue led will glow.
3. Open up a Command Prompt window. To do this on your Windows 7 PC, click on the Windows Start button, type cmd in the search box and hit enter.
4. Run the following commands: (Get into . fastboot directory first ):- It should look as this
c:\fastboot\ fastboot flash boot.img
That’s it! You should have a rooted device after a reboot!
pls hit thanks if i helped.!
rachit.rc96 said:
As is usual with most updates, the Sony Ericsson Walkman Live lost root access after its recent update to Android 4.0.4. The guide below will show you how to obtain root access on this device running the 4.1.B.0.431 version of the OS and install ClockworkMod Recovery, enabling you to flash custom ROMs and do other things that require root access.
I. Before You Begin
1. This will not erase any data from your device, but as a precaution, do a backup of what you feel is important just in case.
2. This solution works by flashing a modified kernel that will provide root access. If you are not okay with this, do not proceed any further.
3. You will need a device with an unlocked bootloader for the procedure to work.
{ 4. If you want to install custom rom then download the custom rom and extract it. then there would a boot.img and replace it with the below bootextended blah blah.img } not understood? obviously... read full and then come back to this step.
II. Necessary Downloads
1. boot_EXtendedStockKernel_WT19i.img.
2. Fastboot Files
III. Flashing the Modified Kernel
1. Extract the fastboot-win32.zip file you downloaded above to a folder in your C:\ drive. You should end up with a folder named C:\fastboot-win32 containing fastboot.exe. Rename folder to fastboot for ease.
2. Copy the boot_EXtendedStockKernel_WT19i.img file you downloaded above to the same folder. Rename the file as boot.img for ease
3. Power down your device and put it into Fastboot Mode. To do this, press and hold the Volume Up + Power buttons until it enters the Fastboot mode. Blue led will glow.
3. Open up a Command Prompt window. To do this on your Windows 7 PC, click on the Windows Start button, type cmd in the search box and hit enter.
4. Run the following commands: (Get into . fastboot directory first ):- It should look as this
c:\fastboot\ fastboot flash boot.img
That’s it! You should have a rooted device after a reboot!
pls hit thanks if i helped.!
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But that's for unlocked bootloader only! With the method I posted, you can root without unlocking the bootloader...
@OP Please tell us which build number you have! You must go to settings -> About phone -> Build number and tell us the number (or at least the 3 or 2 last numbers). If .42, .58, .62, .69, .432, .578! Otherwise we can't help you
First off, greetings to all. Not trying to hijack the thread but I have a quasi-related question.
Have a LWW WT19i, with Android 4.1.B.0.431 rooted as per the instructions here, with a locked bootloader (unlock allowed: no). I want to install Real ICS r5.2 which states it works with a locked BL, however the instructions ask me to use CWM which I can find no clear tutorial on how to install (most guides suggest installing new kernel).
Any help would be appreciated. Also fini13, if you're as new to this as I am, the guide I listed should help you at least with the rooting.
Dark_Az_ said:
First off, greetings to all. Not trying to hijack the thread but I have a quasi-related question.
Have a LWW WT19i, with Android 4.1.B.0.431 rooted as per the instructions here, with a locked bootloader (unlock allowed: no). I want to install Real ICS r5.2 which states it works with a locked BL, however the instructions ask me to use CWM which I can find no clear tutorial on how to install (most guides suggest installing new kernel).
Any help would be appreciated. Also fini13, if you're as new to this as I am, the guide I listed should help you at least with the rooting.
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When your phone is rooted, you sould install cwm with the Extreme Tweak installer. But make sure you select your phone, otherwise it could brick.
Give it a shot
mihahn said:
When your phone is rooted, you sould install cwm with the Extreme Tweak installer. But make sure you select your phone, otherwise it could brick.
Give it a shot
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Sir I've installed cwm using xparts and I'M ABLE to get into CWM recovery mode using the one click button in xparts..bt i CANT do the same while swithing on the fon,by pressing (also tried tapping) vol down key, after seeing the blue light sensor..i've tried many times&many ways as explained in many threads..bt coudnt... :crying:
why its so?? Can u once again say the correct combination of keys pls?
live with walkman..locked bl..stock rom&kernal..just rooted..
EDIT: TAP POWER BUTTON TO ENTER INTO RECOVERY MODE....Its not vol down key now in pvyparts 5.5.0.4
follow
fini13 said:
can anyone make a tutorial about how to install cwm with SE Extreme Tweak Installer v1.8
it says suerimission denied
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first root by this method by doomlord
only follow 1 and 2 steps if u wan Gingerbread
and all for Ics
link- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
then insall cwm
download CWM v5.02.7 from here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/73xv18tht0e8zt4/CWM-Install.rar
requirements:
rooted device
how to install CWM on any xperia
1.turn on USB debugging
2.connect your phone to comp
3.download tthe above file and extract it
4.install-cwm2 for (xperia mini/mini pro/
active/live with walkman)
5.switch off your device
6.turn on the device and wait till "SONY
ERICSSON" logo appers
7.after "SONY ERICSSON" logo appears just
tap the volume down button repeatedly till
CWM open.
The simple method is, try to unlock yor device then install custom kernel that support autoroot and cwm, much tutorial for that in xda. :thumbup:
Does anyone know how to root the .167 firmware of the M4 Aqua? I don`t want to downgrade due to the improvements made on this firmware, I have the E2303 model of the phone
With unlocked bootloader, you can simply flash twrp and then the supersu zip. With locked bootloader i dont know.
George0501 said:
Does anyone know how to root the .167 firmware of the M4 Aqua? I don`t want to downgrade due to the improvements made on this firmware, I have the E2303 model of the phone
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Yeah man. Unfortunately you do gotta downgrade first if your bootloader is locked. Otherwise just do what the other guy said.
Here's what you do if you've got locked bootloader.
Get the full source and files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430
1. Downgrade
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
cmstew said:
Yeah man. Unfortunately you do gotta downgrade first if your bootloader is locked. Otherwise just do what the other guy said.
Here's what you do if you've got locked bootloader.
Get the full source and files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430
1. Downgrade
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
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Hi! I really need some help...
Would you mind being a bit specific about a couple of those steps? I'm sorry but i'm a bit noob, and im a little confused about all of these ways and step to root your phone. How do i downgrade and is 26.1.A.1.128 the right version for the E2203? Are the steps you just referred explained with more detail anywhere? I'm sorry for all these questions but this is being an harder process than i was expecting...
Thanks
If you're having problems with random reboots after following this procedure please check the very end of this post!
Filipedls said:
Hi! I really need some help...
Would you mind being a bit specific about a couple of those steps? I'm sorry but i'm a bit noob, and im a little confused about all of these ways and step to root your phone. How do i downgrade and is 26.1.A.1.128 the right version for the E2203? Are the steps you just referred explained with more detail anywhere? I'm sorry for all these questions but this is being an harder process than i was expecting...
Thanks
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Sure thing friend.
I'm going to assume you meant 2303 correct? If it is indeed a 2203 like you say, you don't have an xperia m4 aqua. You have an xperia e3 and you'll have to go get support in another thread.
ADB, Fastboot, Drivers
First you'll need to make sure you have ADB, Fastboot and Drivers to interact with your android device.
The easiest way is to follow this guide to get all of those: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
Downgrade Firmware
1. First get yourself firmware version 26.1.A.1.128 for your variation. You can probably find your firmware at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/stock-xperia-m4-aqua-xperia-m4-aqua-dual-t3141061 (Get the 26.1.A.1.128 version or any firmware that has xx.x.x.1.xxx! The x's can be anything but the 1 is important)
2. Once you have that, you'll need to make sure you have a program called FlashTool.
Download: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Open it and click the lightning bolt in the top left and make sure flashmode is selected and click okay. Then click the 3 dot's button in the top right of the window that pops up and browse to the folder that your FTF file is located. Then choose the ftf file. check both options under wipe. If you see any .ta files in the firmware content area, make sure you exclude them. Then Press OK.
3. Unplug your phone (if it's not already) and turn it off. Now, plug the one side of the cord into the computer with the other side not connected to your phone yet. Then hold down the volume down button while plugging in the other end of the cord. sometimes you get a popup asking about a script file. just click okay and let it proceed.
4. once this whole bit is done. You have downgraded your firmware.
Installing Root on downgraded firmware
1. Download this rootkit file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/edse0h6b02odzn1/rootkitXperia_E23xx.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it.
3. make sure USB debugging is turned on in your phone settings. Go to settings. Tap about phone a whole bunch of times till it says you're a developer. Then go back and just above about phone should be another section called something like development. click that and scroll down and find a checkbox that says something like enable usb debugging. Click it and you're ready to root.
4. Now run install.bat in the rootkit folder. If your phone asks you a question about permissions, just click allow.
5. your phone should restart and you should now see the SuperSu app in your app drawer. If you don't see it, try installing the root again.
Installing Custom Recovery on any firmware with root
1. Download this recovery install file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yomdwq3p2le9hvi/M4Aqua-lockedTWRP-0.1-installer.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. run install.bat
4. your phone should ask about root privileges for ADB. Sometimes it takes awhile to pop up. Just click allow.
4. your phone wont restart with this one but you should now have a custom recovery
Booting into the custom recovery
1. Turn off your phone and unplug it from your computer
2. Now turn your phone on
3. When you feel it vibrate and see the notification light turn blue (sometime while it says sony on the screen) press the volume down button and hold it.
4. You should now be booted into the custom recovery
Installing the latest version of android while keeping root
1. Download this file below:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0tgziwx8epdu38/twrp_prerooted_M4.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. Download 7 zip from the below link:
http://www.7-zip.org/
choose if you're 64 or 32 bit system.
4. Install 7 zip
5. Make sure you have an FTF file of the version of android you want to upgrade to. (probably whatever version you were running before all of this)
6. Open the ftf file in 7 zip and drag the system.sin and kernel.sin file out of it onto your desktop
7. now open flashtool again.
8. Choose the advaced menu item and click Sin Editor
9. Browse to where you put the .sin files and repeat these next steps for each one.
9a. click on the .sin file and click open.
9b. Then click extract data
9c. the extracted file should be in the same location as your original file. (repeat this step to extract other sin files)
10. Once you have kernel.elf and system.ext4 copy them into your twrp_prerooted_M4 folder
11. Then select everything in the folder and right click on them and click Add to zip...
12. It should open a window that has a bunch of settings. Don't worry about most of them but just make sure that you have the compression level set to 'store' and the type set to zip. Then compress it.
13. now make sure your phone is plugged into your computer and still in recovery mode.
14. transfer your newly created zip file over to the sd card of your phone
15. on your phone in the recovery, click install and browse to where the zip file is. Select it and install it.
16. Reboot your phone and you should now be on the latest firmware with root.
17. after your phone reboots, you will have lost your recovery so go back and install the recovery like i mentioned before if you still want it.
That's it. I hope this was clear enough for you. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me for more clarification.
Fixing Random Reboots - New Information
There is a guy in the general forums named @thewailer that seems to have come up with a solution to the random reboot problem. I'm currently trying it out and it seems to be holding up so far.
Check out his guide over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/general/guide-fixing-random-gplay-app-install-t3338362
cmstew said:
Sure thing friend.
I'm going to assume you meant 2303 correct? If it is indeed a 2203 like you say, you don't have an xperia m4 aqua. You have an xperia e3 and you'll have to go get support in another thread.
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Yeah its a 2303, im sorry. Thanks for your help! I was a little hard to get into the xperia world I've downgraded and rooted my phone i ll try to update to the .167 while keeping the root tonight. Once again thank you very much
Filipedls said:
Yeah its a 2303, im sorry. Thanks for your help! I was a little hard to get into the xperia world I've downgraded and rooted my phone i ll try to update to the .167 while keeping the root tonight. Once again thank you very much
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Hey, no worries. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't assisting you in bricking your device.
Most of the tutorials on this forum are not detailed enough. So I hope this one was for you. Please feel free to mention any parts you had trouble with still and I can try to make it clearer for other members.
cmstew said:
Sure thing friend.
I'm going to assume you meant 2303 correct? If it is indeed a 2203 like you say, you don't have an xperia m4 aqua. You have an xperia e3 and you'll have to go get support in another thread.
Anyways, it's really quite simple. Assuming you've already got proper drivers installed on your computer to interact with your android device. Do you have them? Let me know if you don't.
Downgrade Firmware
1. First use that firmware you've got. 26.1.A.1.128. Otherwise, here's a link to downlaod it again if you forgot where it is. https://userscloud.com/vywbd26o2g1g
2. Once you have that, you'll need to make sure you have a program called FlashTool.
Download: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Open it and click the lightning bolt in the top left and make sure flashmode is selected and click okay. Then click the 3 dot's button in the top right of the window that pops up and browse to the folder that your FTF file is located. Then choose the ftf file. check both options under wipe. If you see any .ta files in the firmware content area, make sure you exclude them. Then Press OK.
3. Unplug your phone (if it's not already) and turn it off. Now, plug the one side of the cord into the computer with the other side not connected to your phone yet. Then hold down the volume down button while plugging in the other end of the cord. sometimes you get a popup asking about a script file. just click okay and let it proceed.
4. once this whole bit is done. You have downgraded your firmware.
Installing Root on downgraded firmware
1. Download this rootkit file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/edse0h6b02odzn1/rootkitXperia_E23xx.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it.
3. make sure USB debugging is turned on in your phone settings. Go to settings. Tap about phone a whole bunch of times till it says you're a developer. Then go back and just above about phone should be another section called something like development. click that and scroll down and find a checkbox that says something like enable usb debugging. Click it and you're ready to root.
4. Now run install.bat in the rootkit folder. If your phone asks you a question about permissions, just click allow.
5. your phone should restart and you should now see the SuperSu app in your app drawer. If you don't see it, try installing the root again.
Installing Custom Recovery on any firmware with root
1. Download this recovery install file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yomdwq3p2le9hvi/M4Aqua-lockedTWRP-0.1-installer.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. run install.bat
4. your phone should ask about root privileges for ADB. Sometimes it takes awhile to pop up. Just click allow.
4. your phone wont restart with this one but you should now have a custom recovery
Booting into the custom recovery
1. Turn off your phone and unplug it from your computer
2. Now turn your phone on
3. When you feel it vibrate and see the notification light turn blue (sometime while it says sony on the screen) press the volume down button and hold it.
4. You should now be booted into the custom recovery
Installing the latest version of android while keeping root
1. Download this file below:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0tgziwx8epdu38/twrp_prerooted_M4.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. Download 7 zip from the below link:
http://www.7-zip.org/
choose if you're 64 or 32 bit system.
4. Install 7 zip
5. Make sure you have an FTF file of the version of android you want to upgrade to. (probably whatever version you were running before all of this)
6. Open the ftf file in 7 zip and drag the system.sin and kernel.sin file out of it onto your desktop
7. now open flashtool again.
8. Choose the advaced menu item and click Sin Editor
9. Browse to where you put the .sin files and repeat these next steps for each one.
9a. click on the .sin file and click open.
9b. Then click extract data
9c. the extracted file should be in the same location as your original file. (repeat this step to extract other sin files)
10. Once you have kernel.elf and system.ext4 copy them into your twrp_prerooted_M4 folder
11. Then select everything in the folder and right click on them and click Add to zip...
12. It should open a window that has a bunch of settings. Don't worry about most of them but just make sure that you have the compression level set to 'store' and the type set to zip. Then compress it.
13. now make sure your phone is plugged into your computer and still in recovery mode.
14. transfer your newly created zip file over to the sd card of your phone
15. on your phone in the recovery, click install and browse to where the zip file is. Select it and install it.
16. Reboot your phone and you should now be on the latest firmware with root.
17. after your phone reboots, you will have lost your recovery so go back and install the recovery like i mentioned before if you still want it.
Thats it. I hope this was clear enough for you. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me for more clarification.
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Hey, i tried this thing, but at the 15. step (from the last one) the flashing doesn't work, the installation of the zip only takes about 5 seconds, says finished, but i don't see any changes on the phone and still have .128. Any solution for this?
cmstew said:
Sure thing friend.
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Thats it. I hope this was clear enough for you. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me for more clarification.
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Hi
I've flashed E2303_26.1.A.2.167_CE.ftf and everything works fine but I still got the BL locked. if I flash other ftf I get no network signal on my phone, I just get signal with this ftf.
if I follow your instructions I will have .128 unlocked but I will still not have signal on my phone, right?
if I flash .167 after unlock the 128 will I get the .167 unlocked? if anything goes wrong and flash .167 again will everything works fine?
many thanks, and great detailed explanation on how to unlock our phone.
.167 with root and bootloader locked
jorginhopc said:
Hi
I've flashed E2303_26.1.A.2.167_CE.ftf and everything works fine but I still got the BL locked. if I flash other ftf ......
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If I`ve understood correctly, it will remain unlocked:
1. Downgrade
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
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Will we loose the DRM keys?
Can somebody check them after successful rooted firmware upgrade, please?
as long as the Bootloader is locked, the DRM keys are safe.
cmstew said:
Hey, no worries. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't assisting you in bricking your device.
Most of the tutorials on this forum are not detailed enough. So I hope this one was for you. Please feel free to mention any parts you had trouble with still and I can try to make it clearer for other members.
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Hey! Done, my phone is rooted and with the firmware 2.167. I only had time to do it today and i ****ted my pants , the first time i booted it took 1 min for all the apps and menus to appear, but then everything is working!
Thanks for everything men!
Filipedls said:
Hey! Done, my phone is rooted and with the firmware 2.167. I only had time to do it today and i ****ted my pants , the first time i booted it took 1 min for all the apps and menus to appear, but then everything is working!
Thanks for everything men!
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Guess I could have mentioned the first boot could take awhile.
I should also mention that because the bootloader is still locked that it is nearly, if not actually completely, impossible to brick your device. There is almost always a way back to a functional device.
I'm glad this all worked for you though.
cmstew said:
Yeah man. Unfortunately you do gotta downgrade first if your bootloader is locked. Otherwise just do what the other guy said.
Here's what you do if you've got locked bootloader.
Get the full source and files here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/m4-aqua/development/bl-locked-twrp-touch-recovery-bl-locked-t3257430
1. Downgrade
2. Flash root through adb
3. Flash recovery through adb
4. Build pre-rooted upgrade zip
5. Flash with recovery
6. Now you're on .167 with root and bootloader locked.
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Hey can you help me with something? I'm trying to downgrade to .112 but when ever i try to flash it, it gives me an error on boot delivery, it says that there are some files missing. I already tried with several ftfs, and other flashtool version including latest one. The only ftf that i'm able to flash is stock 26.1.A.2.167 adn i got it from xperifirm. I already tried to flash everything except for bootboundle, but it will still get in a boot loop.
If you have flashed xperia m4, can you please tell me what flashtool version you used, and what ftf compilance? I have E2306.
cmstew said:
Sure thing friend.
I'm going to assume you meant 2303 correct? If it is indeed a 2203 like you say, you don't have an xperia m4 aqua. You have an xperia e3 and you'll have to go get support in another thread.
......
Thats it. I hope this was clear enough for you. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me for more clarification.
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BRex68 said:
If I`ve understood correctly, it will remain unlocked:
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Can somebody check them after successful rooted firmware upgrade, please?
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Thank you, thank you all. I finally did it.
just some remarks that can help other guys with same issue:
1. I need to use the newest version of Flashtool. without the final patch 26.1.A.1.128 was always rebooting the phone.
2. After the last step (Installing the latest version of android while keeping root) I had version 167, network signal was working fine but mobile data doesn't. I went to Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> ... More and clicked "Internet Settings". mobile data started working and no further issues found.
3. Finally, in the end I got .167 rooted but no able to enter the custom recovery. As my device was rooted I just repeated the step "Installing Custom Recovery on any firmware with root" and now everything was as expected.
many thanks
How to build prerooted .167 firware?
Thanks in advance
hi
just a quick question. will i be able to upgrade to the official android 6 update once it comes out OTA.
my biggest problem with the device is that i am constantly low on storage so with root i could solve the problem unto android 6 brings SD as internal
thank you
cmstew said:
Sure thing friend.
I'm going to assume you meant 2303 correct? If it is indeed a 2203 like you say, you don't have an xperia m4 aqua. You have an xperia e3 and you'll have to go get support in another thread.
Anyways, it's really quite simple. Assuming you've already got proper drivers installed on your computer to interact with your android device. Do you have them? Let me know if you don't.
Downgrade Firmware
1. First use that firmware you've got. 26.1.A.1.128. Otherwise, here's a link to downlaod it again if you forgot where it is. https://userscloud.com/vywbd26o2g1g
2. Once you have that, you'll need to make sure you have a program called FlashTool.
Download: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Open it and click the lightning bolt in the top left and make sure flashmode is selected and click okay. Then click the 3 dot's button in the top right of the window that pops up and browse to the folder that your FTF file is located. Then choose the ftf file. check both options under wipe. If you see any .ta files in the firmware content area, make sure you exclude them. Then Press OK.
3. Unplug your phone (if it's not already) and turn it off. Now, plug the one side of the cord into the computer with the other side not connected to your phone yet. Then hold down the volume down button while plugging in the other end of the cord. sometimes you get a popup asking about a script file. just click okay and let it proceed.
4. once this whole bit is done. You have downgraded your firmware.
Installing Root on downgraded firmware
1. Download this rootkit file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/edse0h6b02odzn1/rootkitXperia_E23xx.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it.
3. make sure USB debugging is turned on in your phone settings. Go to settings. Tap about phone a whole bunch of times till it says you're a developer. Then go back and just above about phone should be another section called something like development. click that and scroll down and find a checkbox that says something like enable usb debugging. Click it and you're ready to root.
4. Now run install.bat in the rootkit folder. If your phone asks you a question about permissions, just click allow.
5. your phone should restart and you should now see the SuperSu app in your app drawer. If you don't see it, try installing the root again.
Installing Custom Recovery on any firmware with root
1. Download this recovery install file:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yomdwq3p2le9hvi/M4Aqua-lockedTWRP-0.1-installer.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. run install.bat
4. your phone should ask about root privileges for ADB. Sometimes it takes awhile to pop up. Just click allow.
4. your phone wont restart with this one but you should now have a custom recovery
Booting into the custom recovery
1. Turn off your phone and unplug it from your computer
2. Now turn your phone on
3. When you feel it vibrate and see the notification light turn blue (sometime while it says sony on the screen) press the volume down button and hold it.
4. You should now be booted into the custom recovery
Installing the latest version of android while keeping root
1. Download this file below:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z0tgziwx8epdu38/twrp_prerooted_M4.zip?dl=0
2. Extract it
3. Download 7 zip from the below link:
http://www.7-zip.org/
choose if you're 64 or 32 bit system.
4. Install 7 zip
5. Make sure you have an FTF file of the version of android you want to upgrade to. (probably whatever version you were running before all of this)
6. Open the ftf file in 7 zip and drag the system.sin and kernel.sin file out of it onto your desktop
7. now open flashtool again.
8. Choose the advaced menu item and click Sin Editor
9. Browse to where you put the .sin files and repeat these next steps for each one.
9a. click on the .sin file and click open.
9b. Then click extract data
9c. the extracted file should be in the same location as your original file. (repeat this step to extract other sin files)
10. Once you have kernel.elf and system.ext4 copy them into your twrp_prerooted_M4 folder
11. Then select everything in the folder and right click on them and click Add to zip...
12. It should open a window that has a bunch of settings. Don't worry about most of them but just make sure that you have the compression level set to 'store' and the type set to zip. Then compress it.
13. now make sure your phone is plugged into your computer and still in recovery mode.
14. transfer your newly created zip file over to the sd card of your phone
15. on your phone in the recovery, click install and browse to where the zip file is. Select it and install it.
16. Reboot your phone and you should now be on the latest firmware with root.
17. after your phone reboots, you will have lost your recovery so go back and install the recovery like i mentioned before if you still want it.
Thats it. I hope this was clear enough for you. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me for more clarification.
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If your Bootloader is locked, then OTA update will work.
If BL is unlocked then use Flashtool to update.
HI
sorry to ask again i have a problem.
i cant select the firmware update in flashtool.
i can open the folder it is in but i dont see the Firmware file
Hello,
I am troubled by constant reboots after following this guide. Especially when downloading apps. Anyone having the same issues ?
thank you