Hello guys..
I am new to XDA and new to rooting..
I have unlocked my bootloader..now could anyone help me with a step by step guide on how to root my phone??
Thank You
Seriously man, have you even bothered to check sticky thread's?
This became crazy. It's not even funny any more, people asking questions while answers are already written and even made sticky threads.
Even googling for a "Root Neo V 4.0.4 4.1.B.0.587" which is btw your thread title, gives you XDA thread with instructions..
Sorry for being harsh but this is unbelievable..
YES!!..i have read couple of threads..
a thread by you..but it only shows for locked bootloader..
another thread by vimjam..but it doesn't work..it says extract zip file from recovery mode..how do I enter recovery mode if i havent even rooted..
then there were couple of other threads..but all for different firmwares..nothing for .587
JuzDroid said:
YES!!..i have read couple of threads..
a thread by you..but it only shows for locked bootloader..
another thread by vimjam..but it doesn't work..it says extract zip file from recovery mode..how do I enter recovery mode if i havent even rooted..
then there were couple of other threads..but all for different firmwares..nothing for .587
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1) read them BETTER, it even says in thread title that it's for locked AND unlocked and even says that it's for that exact firmware which you have,
2) you don't need to be rooted to enter in recovery, since you are on unlocked bootloader, that's why there is kernel which hve CWM,
3) always ask in similar threads instead of creating new threads.
OK..
to start with..
this is your thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 .... in the root segment for unlocked bootloaders you have posted this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465 ....but it talks abt NEO only...and shouldnt be the clockworkmod recovery after i root??
Seriously man... These noobs keep spamming the threads... PLz moderators close this thread and take serious actions on such lazy ppl..
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JuzDroid said:
OK..
to start with..
this is your thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690 .... in the root segment for unlocked bootloaders you have posted this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183465 ....but it talks abt NEO only...and shouldnt be the clockworkmod recovery after i root??
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It's kernel with CWM recovery only, so it doesn't bring up system at all it boots directly to recovery, so it works for both. Otherwise I wouldn't say it's for Neo and Neo V.
Just follow instructions and everything will be ok.
JuzDroid said:
YES!!..i have read couple of threads..
a thread by you..but it only shows for locked bootloader..
another thread by vimjam..but it doesn't work..it says extract zip file from recovery mode..how do I enter recovery mode if i havent even rooted..
then there were couple of other threads..but all for different firmwares..nothing for .587
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Btw Lone Wanderer has also provided a noob solution guide!
And it includes. 587 as well!
And as for Madfysh's thread, I am sure his thread has it for sure,if not,the method remains the same! Just requires a bit of a thinking!
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Ghostfreak NB said:
Btw Lone Wanderer has also provided a noob solution guide!
And it includes. 587 as well!
And as for Madfysh's thread, I am sure his thread has it for sure,if not,the method remains the same! Just requires a bit of a thinking!
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Could you please post the link to Lone Wanderers guide..Thank You
JuzDroid said:
Could you please post the link to Lone Wanderers guide..Thank You
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Seriously, man, learn how to SEARCH.
I just found it in less than 5 sec, just by using XDA search.
Madfysh said:
Seriously, man, learn how to SEARCH.
I just found it in less than 5 sec, just by using XDA search.
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OK, I followed your thread steps..after flashing the Kernel and superuser it keeps returning to CWM recovery mode....What to do?
JuzDroid said:
Could you please post the link to Lone Wanderers guide..Thank You
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I would help ya,but pls search! This would help you in solving future issues too!
Lone wanderer is the name of the guy! Search! You'll get his profile click thread started by him! You'll get it!
Or just Google The same!
Or Xda search it!
I,would've helped you with direct link but this method takes you a bit long but helps you in a similar situation!
Hope Madfysh doesn't mind my post either!
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JuzDroid said:
OK, I followed your thread steps..after flashing the Kernel and superuser it keeps returning to CWM recovery mode....What to do?
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I wouldn't say anything if I didn't write "for hoooootboot you can use this kernel: and then link to kernel" and yet you still flashed it instead of hotboot it
I also told you in this very thread: It's kernel with CWM recovery only, so it doesn't bring up system at all it boots directly to recovery
Just flash back stock (or any else) kernel.
Madfysh said:
I wouldn't say anything if I didn't write "for hoooootboot you can use this kernel: and then link to kernel" and yet you still flashed it instead of hotboot it
I also told you in this very thread: It's kernel with CWM recovery only, so it doesn't bring up system at all it boots directly to recovery
Just flash back stock (or any else) kernel.
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Could I flash .img kernel from recovery mode?? as im stuck there and dont know what to do....
JuzDroid said:
Could I flash .img kernel from recovery mode?? as im stuck there and dont know what to do....
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Flash it same way how you flash it first time.
Look, read some sticky threads.. some threads which explains basics on android and xperias..
Madfysh said:
Flash it same way how you flash it first time.
Look, read some sticky threads.. some threads which explains basics on android and xperias..
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Ok i flashed it..but there is just one tiny problem...A stupid friend of mine flashed AOKP while we were stuck in recovery mode...now i flashed some old kernel..but the phone doesnt turn on..it keeps rebooting..so whats the next step?? should i hotboot the kernel from your thread or what??
Sorry for the inconvenience...
First make up, who is doing that phone, you or your friend. Can't be both. Or you will end up in this kind of situation.
Aokp rom, aokp kernel..
Ics rom, ics kernel
Gb rom, gb kernel
Logically, right?
As i said read some basic things. Or things can end up badly..
"A stupid friend of mine"... Im guessing that stupid friend of urs was your brain.. im sorry I couldn't resist..
First thing u need to do is switch off ur phone and put it aside before u hardbrick it and forget about it..
Then goto every single sticky thread and READ..nd then Read again..and again..
Then im pretty sure that stupid friend of urs will come up with a genius solution..
By now u should have realised why everyones askin u to read first..before doin anythin..
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Can someone upload .42 kernel in .ftf file ?
Or older ?
Please.
jonke11 said:
Can someone upload .42 kernel in .ftf file ?
Or older ?
Please.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504700
Pls search
Why creating new thread, when you have your own thread?
I flash it, but my phone writes its .62
And both kernels file sizes are same 4.37 mb
I dont know what to do, because its not my phone..
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See !! They even search wtf:s there is a general chat to ask and not to start a new thread !! Or look into the neo/neo v topic
jonke11 said:
I flash it, but my phone writes its .62
And both kernels file sizes are same 4.37 mb
I dont know what to do, because its not my phone..
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So why do you use someone else phone ??
Iam flashing .ftf via flashmode in flashtool
Do i need to flash via fastboot?
My pc cant recognize phone in.fastboot
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Because iam doing this for my friend
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jonke11 said:
Iam flashing .ftf via flashmode in flashtool
Do i need to flash via fastboot?
My pc cant recognize phone in.fastboot
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NOO with flashmode and can you friend do this on his own ??
fastboot is for unlocked bl !!
jonke11 said:
Because iam doing this for my friend
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You seem to have one disaster after another! Why don't you - sorry, your friend - just use the phone and stay stock. It is very good as is. You are not experienced enough to do any of this.
I realise you only learn by trying, but there is a limit... you may be on a one-way road to Bricksville
LenAsh said:
You seem to have one disaster after another! Why don't you - sorry your friend - just use the phone and stay stock. It is very good as is. You are not experienced enough to do any of this.
I realise you only learn by trying, but there is a limit...
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Agreed
Sent from my Xperia neo V using SwiftKey!
He dont learning, he just ask and if then is goes wrong he blaim it on us,
further i agreed to withyou LenAsh
No, iam trying, because i want to learn, iam useing xperia neo, and i dont want another phone, because i dont need it.
Iam not blameing anyone.
You guys realy helped me for other things.
Now iam stuck in rooting problem, so iam trying to solve it.
Really thanks for help.
Now about rooting.
When iam flashing sony ericsson original kernel, i dont need bl unlocked?
Its true or false - i can install .42 kernel via flashtool and then i will be able to root my phone?
Sorry for bad english
And iam sorry, honestly, iam learning.
True........
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maybe its noob ,, but if i want to install ICS on my galaxy s2 .. do i have to flash a new kernel ??
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before installing the ICS i want to backup the current ROM thats is Stock rom "company rom"
so i think i need to flash a kernel with cwm first then do a backup .. then flash ICS kernel then installing the ICS rom ??
Look at my guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625184
Chris.
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sparxx4 said:
maybe its noob ,, but if i want to install ICS on my galaxy s2 .. do i have to flash a new kernel ?? or just root the phone ??!
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Root is not needed kernel is part of the firmware .
Flash a stock Samsung rom from Stock rom thread or from posted ICS roms in General via Odin .
Alternative wait for your phones upgrade via KIES or use Checkfus to download firmware .
Root is only required if you are flashing a custom firmware that requires CWM and Root and most do .
jje
After installing kies ,,, a frimware update show up ,,
now i think its better to update the frimeware throw kies right ??
and is it possible to install ics with kies ??? or i need to flash costume kernel with CWM recovery !!
thanks in advance
ok
personally I would look at Chainfire topic on easy rooting etc, or you could use SuperOneClickRoot & then install any number of custom roms from the I9100 android development section here at XDA
check this out...
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
and this....
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
sparxx4 said:
maybe its noob ,, but if i want to install ICS on my galaxy s2 .. do i have to flash a new kernel ?? or just root the phone ??!
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So now it's your phone again and not your mom's? And most of your original posts in your other thread are now edited to be missing? Interesting.
OP - I think Detective Inspector CTomGee has your number
sparxx4 said:
maybe its noob ,, but if i want to install ICS on my galaxy s2 .. do i have to flash a new kernel ?? or just root the phone ??!
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Ask your "mum" or your "little sister" to do it for you.
But they must remember how to unlock "your" phone.
You, sir, are full of it.
ctomgee said:
So now it's your phone again and not your mom's? And most of your original posts in your other thread are now edited to be missing? Interesting.
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yes .. i gave my mom the xperia and done a factory reset to the galaxy and every thing gone .. no i have the gs2
sparxx4 said:
yes .. i gave my mom the xperia and done a factory reset to the galaxy and every thing gone .. no i have the gs2
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A factory reset that could have been avoided by doing the account recovery procedure provided in the other thread.... But whatever. Enjoy your new phone.
MistahBungle
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i just want to know why you keep posting when every thing you do are only bothring others !!!
why just dont you step away this thread not including you
B3311 said:
Ask your "mum" or your "little sister" to do it for you.
But they must remember how to unlock "your" phone.
You, sir, are full of it.
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and maybe you shud learn how to be behav
Because you're FOS. Fair enough ?
sparxx4 said:
MistahBungle
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i just want to know why you keep posting when every thing you do are only bothring others !!!
why just dont you step away this thread not including you
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MistahBungle said:
Because you're FOS. Fair enough ?
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im not worst than you fair enough ??
pleas get out of here many good people visit this thread to help me and you not one of them you just make this thread look bad
so lts keep it clean and without thos things
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and maybe you shud learn how to be behav
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Here's another self-important precious who also thinks only nice things should be posted because it's his thread.
At least he hasn't posted a pack of lies all day.
You should learn how to concoct slightly more plausible lies - think of all the time you could have saved instead of frantically editing your other posts.
And when you're done, spelling lessons would be useful.
Then I'll behav. Shud I?
no body to help here !!
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no body to help here !!
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So what is the problem now you have been given the instructions .
jje
sparxx4 said:
no body to help here !!
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You lie, ignore help and you lie. Not forgetting that you lie.
Because of this, the server's choked by the millions queuing up to help you.
Go away.
ok...am not new to androids, infact i do a bit o' developing. now, a friend of mine sold me his x10 (white, unlocked, international version).
i have had LG's and Samsung's before, but never have had the pain as such. rooting and installing CWM and then installing a ROM was effortlessly simple.
am thinking of
1. unlocking the bootloader
2. installing an OC kernel
3. then testing out the awesome ROMs u all have....AND
4. port the superawesome PRADA ROM to the x10.
so, if any of you might kindly consider showing me the way round here, i shall be grateful.
P.S. - i tried to follow the tutorials on the general section, but i feeel am gonna mess it all up (and i frankly don't have much time getting it back again and start over from scratch). so please....
awaiting answers,
regards,
achyut.
Actually wt u mean?
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use flashtool to root, install recoveryand unlock bl that's all u need
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Superman said:
Actually wt u mean?
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i mean what should i EXACTLY do for getting a custom ROM and an OC'able Custom kernel up and running??
laneyofdeath said:
use flashtool to root, install recoveryand unlock bl that's all u need
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might posting some links mate??..i know it's annoying to do it, but the forum of x10 is very mature with multiple threads on similar topics. might be hard to pinpoint the needed thread.
achyut said:
i mean what should i EXACTLY do for getting a custom ROM and an OC'able Custom kernel up and running??
might posting some links mate??..i know it's annoying to do it, but the forum of x10 is very mature with multiple threads on similar topics. might be hard to pinpoint the needed thread.
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http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
It's a sticky in x10development thread
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achyut said:
ok...am not new to androids, infact i do a bit o' developing. now, a friend of mine sold me his x10 (white, unlocked, international version).
i have had LG's and Samsung's before, but never have had the pain as such. rooting and installing CWM and then installing a ROM was effortlessly simple.
am thinking of
1. unlocking the bootloader
2. installing an OC kernel
3. then testing out the awesome ROMs u all have....AND
4. port the superawesome PRADA ROM to the x10.
so, if any of you might kindly consider showing me the way round here, i shall be grateful.
P.S. - i tried to follow the tutorials on the general section, but i feeel am gonna mess it all up (and i frankly don't have much time getting it back again and start over from scratch). so please....
awaiting answers,
regards,
achyut.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
HERE
voila
I guess what you mean is how to start right?
maybe:
1. download the rom you'd like to go for and copy it to SD card
2. download the kernel flash using Flashtool
3. install the rom using Recovery
whether OC or not depends on the kernel, so watch out and pick up the right one.
As me as a noob face difficulties rooting Xperia s as I see:what: so I request any XS dev to prepare a step by step guide as you did on updating the Xperia s to ics. We need it
This thread is relevant to my interests.
18lama said:
This thread is relevant to my interests.
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Ofcourse to all of us,
\m/ :Xperia:
Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
JoelChrist_ said:
Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
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What if I dont wanna UL bootloader
\m/ :Xperia:
JoelChrist_ said:
Unlock bootloader and flash custom kernel, come on, use the search button
Sent with my Sony Xperia S using a little bit of KA magic.
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Just Telling "use search button" to people with new thread isnt helpful and doesnt solves our problem, Clean your eyes look carefully "Step By Step guide" ? Can you see that, okay now put it in the search button- if you get what you want you are a genius. If no then you know what you are
\m/ :Xperia:
You're question has been answered before. Learn to use the forum.
scook94 said:
You're question has been answered before. Learn to use the forum.
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I searched everywhere didnt found any "step by step" method
\m/ :Xperia:
Sweetlover said:
I searched everywhere didnt found any "step by step" method
\m/ :Xperia:
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Here, let me help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537995
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
K900 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
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I looked at it, but coudnt find steps:-S
\m/ :Xperia:
scook94 said:
Here, let me help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1537995
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Awww thank you soo much. You know what, you should be a moderator:sly:
\m/ :Xperia:
Sweetlover said:
I looked at it, but coudnt find steps:-S
\m/ :Xperia:
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Hey Sorry Sweetlover but:
If you don't understand how to use search-button and if you are incapable to find a solution in this forum and if you don't understand the instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429, you are probably incapable to root your device.
andronym said:
Hey Sorry Sweetlover but:
If you don't understand how to use search-button and if you are incapable to find a solution in this forum and if you don't understand the instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429, you are probably incapable to root your device.
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Ima noob:'(
\m/ :Xperia:
Sweetlover said:
Ima noob:'(
\m/ :Xperia:
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OK. I'm also a noob, but I rooted my xperia s (with locked Bootloader) last week with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
If you read through the first post completly you will find the following phrase:
"Guide:
Before you root your device, your device must running Gingerbread. Flash it back to Gingerbread if your device are running Ice Cream Sandwich Open Run.dat and it will lead you through the process"
If you are on ICS you have to flash black to Gingerbread with Flashtool. Here the link to the Flashtool thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
And here the link to the xperia s firmware thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
There is no simple root-method at the moment, perhaps later, I don't know. Keep in mind: This is a new device and the development of a dedicated root-method keeps a lot of time. Please take a look at other threads and read through. Collect as much information as possible.
andronym said:
OK. I'm also a noob, but I rooted my xperia s (with locked Bootloader) last week with this solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
If you read through the first post completly you will find the following phrase:
"Guide:
Before you root your device, your device must running Gingerbread. Flash it back to Gingerbread if your device are running Ice Cream Sandwich Open Run.dat and it will lead you through the process"
If you are on ICS you have to flash black to Gingerbread with Flashtool. Here the link to the Flashtool thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588586
And here the link to the xperia s firmware thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599303
There is no simple root-method at the moment, perhaps later, I don't know. Keep in mind: This is a new device and the development of a dedicated root-method keeps a lot of time. Please take a look at other threads and read through. Collect as much information as possible.
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Can we flash directly with ICS Generic CH
\m/ :Xperia:
No!
1st Gingerbread then ICS!
If you are planning to downgrade for rooting or otherwise is it good to factory reset your phone before flashing stock ROMs?
18lama said:
If you are planning to downgrade for rooting or otherwise is it good to factory reset your phone before flashing stock ROMs?
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Just wipe userdata in flashtool.
K900 said:
Just wipe userdata in flashtool.
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I had done that. When using the flashtool I had kept that option checked but when I did successfully (no errors messages in flashtool) flashed and downgraded to GB from ICS, I was not able to download any apps from play store. I was also unable to login into google chat. I was able to use my gmail app without any issues though. Is this normal?
I did xda and google search on this issue about not being able to login to google chat etc, almost 90% of them said that you have to remove your primary google account which is not possible to do unless you root or do a factory reset.
Hello,
I'm new to this forum and to rooting. I currently have a SE Neo (MT15i) with ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431 or something close). I have unlocked my bootloader, i have installed fastboot, flashmode whatever. I want to root my phone, which program should I use and how do I do it? I have no idea what kernel is, what roms are etc...? Can you please tell me what they are? Thanks!
Update: I went on several threads such as the guide in the Neo V Dev, it was old, I'm not sure if it would work on my version right now.
I also went on Doomlord's kit which was about rooting a .562.
EDIT: After so much researching, I found out that my device is just NEO not NEO V
How to root - sticky thread in general section
Kernel, rom and all other basic things are explained in various sticky threads in neo sections as well as in arc sections. Also you can google it a bit. After you read that and you still got questions, ask.
Take some free time to read all that.
Maybe you won't get fast answer but you will benefit on a long run
Madfysh said:
How to root - sticky thread in general section
Kernel, rom and all other basic things are explained in various sticky threads in neo sections as well as in arc sections. Also you can google it a bit. After you read that and you still got questions, ask.
Take some free time to read all that.
Maybe you won't get fast answer but you will benefit on a long run
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From .431, how do I upgrade to .587? I tried updating through PCC, but it says mine's up to date.
Louie Bot said:
From .431, how do I upgrade to .587? I tried updating through PCC, but it says mine's up to date.
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PCC is right. you are up to date
4.1.A.0.562 - First ICS update for Neo/Neo v
4.1.B.0.431 - Last ICS update for Neo/Neo v
4.1.A.0.587 Not yet released i think so
Press Thanks button if i've helped you!
Madfysh said:
How to root - sticky thread in general section
Kernel, rom and all other basic things are explained in various sticky threads in neo sections as well as in arc sections. Also you can google it a bit. After you read that and you still got questions, ask.
Take some free time to read all that.
Maybe you won't get fast answer but you will benefit on a long run
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Hello Madfysh, I just saw your thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690.
The thing is, I don't get the ROOT part of it :/. Specifically this,
How(for unlocked bootloaders): flash or hotboot any kernel with CWM and flash superuser... zip from attachment.
for hoooootboot you can use this kernel: http://www.4shared.com/file/LMJWQkxw/recoveryNeo.html or here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1183465
flash: fastboot flash boot name_of_kernel.img
hotboot: fastboot boot name_of_kernel.img
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Please explain a little further for a noob like me? XD
Also, I saw on the flashtool UI, there is a button called Root. Does it work on my phone? Should I do it?
Hi Mate,
you can root .431 by below method:
Rooting ..431
1. Flash .431 firmware , ignore if you are already having.
2. copy rootxperia.zip and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to sd card
3. Fastboot recoveryneo.img
4. Flash the above 2 files
4. flash .431 kernel
search for the zip,img and kernel in this forum , you will get it.
i hope u know how to fast boot, else search in this forum.
thanks.
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Follow the same procedure if you are in .587 firmware (jus replace the .431 with .587 in that procedure)
Louie Bot said:
From .431, how do I upgrade to .587? I tried updating through PCC, but it says mine's up to date.
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You can flash it with flashtool.
freaktechz said:
4.1.A.0.587 Not yet released i think so
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It's out for a month now.
freaktechz said:
Press Thanks button if i've helped you!
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No need to beg for thanks button, it's just a button. I never asked for it to be pressed and look where it brought me
Louie Bot said:
Hello Madfysh, I just saw your thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690.
The thing is, I don't get the ROOT part of it :/. Specifically this,
Please explain a little further for a noob like me? XD
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As I said, since you are new, you should read some tutorials and threads.
You can ether hotboot that kernel using fastboot.exe or you can even use flashtool to flash/hotboot kernels, just pick fastboot mode.
Louie Bot said:
Also, I saw on the flashtool UI, there is a button called Root. Does it work on my phone? Should I do it?
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I think that won't work in this case.
akashavel said:
Rooting ..431
1. Flash .431 firmware , ignore if you are already having.
2. copy rootxperia.zip and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to sd card
3. Fastboot recoveryneo.img
4. Flash the above 2 files
4. flash .431 kernel
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Why flashing both zip's? One is enough.
akashavel said:
Hi Mate,
you can root .431 by below method:
Rooting ..431
1. Flash .431 firmware , ignore if you are already having.
2. copy rootxperia.zip and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to sd card
3. Fastboot recoveryneo.img
4. Flash the above 2 files
4. flash .431 kernel
search for the zip,img and kernel in this forum , you will get it.
i hope u know how to fast boot, else search in this forum.
thanks.
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Follow the same procedure if you are in .587 firmware (jus replace the .431 with .587 in that procedure)
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Ok, I just flashed to .587 from .431 using the ftf (nordic) in Madfysh's thread.
Madfysh said:
You can flash it with flashtool.
It's out for a month now.
No need to beg for thanks button, it's just a button. I never asked for it to be pressed and look where it brought me
As I said, since you are new, you should read some tutorials and threads.
You can ether hotboot that kernel using fastboot.exe or you can even use flashtool to flash/hotboot kernels, just pick fastboot mode.
I think that won't work in this case.
Why flashing both zip's? One is enough.
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You said flashing one, but which one do you recommend flashing?
Also, will this brick my phone? Again, just making sure -.-
Louie Bot said:
You said flashing one, but which one do you recommend flashing?
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Tehnically it's same, both are superuser app, which you can update, once you boot up your phone, from the google play.
You can use the one which you can find in that same thread.
Louie Bot said:
Also, will this brick my phone? Again, just making sure -.-
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And I don't see reason to brick your phone. Just follow instructions, many have done same, including me, and succeeded.
rootxperia.zip
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Madfysh said:
You can flash it with flashtool.
It's out for a month now.
No need to beg for thanks button, it's just a button. I never asked for it to be pressed and look where it brought me
As I said, since you are new, you should read some tutorials and threads.
You can ether hotboot that kernel using fastboot.exe or you can even use flashtool to flash/hotboot kernels, just pick fastboot mode.
I think that won't work in this case.
Why flashing both zip's? One is enough.
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Thanks Mate,
Im flashing both, im not much techie .
Gud to know one is enough . will follow on going forward.
thanks for the tip.:laugh:
I think I've rooted it now, using superusersomething.zip
I got a few more questions though....
1. If I reset my phone to factory settings, will it unroot my phone?
2. Flashing to another custom firmware like say to Pureness, will it unroot it?
Thanks guys, couldn't have done it without you.
Louie Bot said:
I think I've rooted it now, using superusersomething.zip
I got a few more questions though....
1. If I reset my phone to factory settings, will it unroot my phone?
2. Flashing to another custom firmware like say to Pureness, will it unroot it?
Thanks guys, couldn't have done it without you.
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1) superuser is now system app, so no, factory reset should not remove root access,
2) 99% of custom rom's are already pre-rooted.
Madfysh said:
1) superuser is now system app, so no, factory reset should not remove root access,
2) 99% of custom rom's are already pre-rooted.
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Ok, I just switched to Jelly Sandwich. I'm getting used to it ^_^
@Louie Bot,
wow. you are an expert now. Help others and grow big.
akashavel said:
@Louie Bot,
wow. you are an expert now. Help others and grow big.
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Haha, now I'm using the stock mt15i kernel (.587) with Night-Elf Kernel v1.5 ^_^
If I install both Superuser and SuperSU, will it work? Or it'll just destroy my phone?
Louie Bot said:
I got another question. ..............................................................................................................................Or will it be fine? Thanks.
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Ewww