Hello,
I have an SE LWW on stock 4.0.4 with the build number .587. It currently is rooted and has the Xperia Z launcher by ThilinaC. How can I revert back to the original launcher without losing root? And I did not make a CWM backup after rooting because of less space in SD card.
I was thinking of maybe restoring it through SUS but I don't want to root again. But then, I wanted to delete some apps so I am again thinking of restoring and then re-rooting.
So please explain me the answer to my first question and is it safe to restore using the SUS because I have a rooted phone?
P.S. The boot loader is still locked.
Thank you,
Asad
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Flash stock generic ftf [.587]
http://www.4shared.com/rar/7KreEc9n/WT19i_41B0587_Generic.html
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Just find the original Home.apk and push it to /system/app
Find the stock Home.apk and HomePreferences.apk (or a similar name) and copy it to /system/app. Set the permissions and reboot
So I updated the phone via SUS thinking that I will root again. So, I flashed the stock GB Rom through Flashtool but I did not turn 'on' the USB debugging and unknown sources and changed the connectivity method to MSC mode. It failed when unused the Xperia Root app by DoomLord. So, I used SUS again and it updated it to GB with the build number .62(When I flashed GB rom, it had a build number of .58). So I flashed the stock rom via flashtool and updated it to the latest build number .587 of ICS. Then I restarted the root process and turned 'on' USB debugging and unknown sources and changed the connectivity mode to MSC and flashed GB Tom. It flaged successfully, but after flashing it does not get root access after using the Xperia Root tool. I did everything as mentioned. But, it still fails.
Any help?
Any way to turn it back to factory state through an official way?
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AsadAbrar said:
So I updated the phone via SUS thinking that I will root again. So, I flashed the stock GB Rom through Flashtool but I did not turn 'on' the USB debugging and unknown sources and changed the connectivity method to MSC mode. It failed when unused the Xperia Root app by DoomLord. So, I used SUS again and it updated it to GB with the build number .62(When I flashed GB rom, it had a build number of .58). So I flashed the stock rom via flashtool and updated it to the latest build number .587 of ICS. Then I restarted the root process and turned 'on' USB debugging and unknown sources and changed the connectivity mode to MSC and flashed GB Tom. It flaged successfully, but after flashing it does not get root access after using the Xperia Root tool. I did everything as mentioned. But, it still fails.
Any help?
Any way to turn it back to factory state through an official way?
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Did u marked unknown sources?
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alokbina said:
Did u marked unknown sources?
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Yes. Any way to return it to the factory state so I can try to root again?
How about downgrading to GB and using the PC Companion software.
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AsadAbrar said:
Yes. Any way to return it to the factory state so I can try to root again?
How about downgrading to GB and using the PC Companion software.
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You can downgrade to .42 or .58 and root. After that you run the local-prop script (you can find it in the tutorial how to root .431) and update phone without wiping data. Now you run push-root-files and you should have root access
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mihahn said:
You can downgrade to .42 or .58 and root. After that you run the local-prop script (you can find it in the tutorial how to root .431) and update phone without wiping data. Now you run push-root-files and you should have root access
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But the root method fails. I can't root, Ye actual problem is that. If the root works, I know that I have to flash a stock ICS Rom and then use Xperia Root to root it. I have done that before but the actual problem is that it doesn't get rooted on GB.
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AsadAbrar said:
But the root method fails. I can't root, Ye actual problem is that. If the root works, I know that I have to flash a stock ICS Rom and then use Xperia Root to root it. I have done that before but the actual problem is that it doesn't get rooted on GB.
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Are you sure you use root script for gb? (the one for ics is not compatible with gb)
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AsadAbrar said:
But the root method fails. I can't root, Ye actual problem is that. If the root works, I know that I have to flash a stock ICS Rom and then use Xperia Root to root it. I have done that before but the actual problem is that it doesn't get rooted on GB.
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But it MUST work if you are on .42 or .58!!
On .62 it won't work, .62 is unrootable
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Wechy77 said:
Are you sure you use root script for gb? (the one for ics is not compatible with gb)
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Yup. I am sure. I double checked it.
mihahn said:
But it MUST work if you are on .42 or .58!!
On .62 it won't work, .62 is unrootable
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Will try it again tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.
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Please can you tell me how to DOWNGRADE from stock ICS 4.0.3 to STOCK original 2.3.4 firmware?
My phone version is 1252-4370.2 (ET, LT, LV, RU)
Where do I get the right firmware?
Hi mate, it will be difficult to find the exact firmware, but you can put an original generic, global one, look for it here in the forum, if not let me know and I go encuantras one I have, I have 4 different firmwares for this model, Greetings .
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You can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1316070
well, all i did was flash aires bootpe7.img and flashed his repack4pda GB rom and i was back to 2.3.4, but im still on baseband -70, i didn't have any problems whatsoever
i had to go back to GB coz there are a lot of HD games that aren't working when i was on ICS
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
MrTapa said:
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
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If you know what you are searching for ... My case SI 1256-8054 I do not know which region is and they did not bother to answer .
Regards,
Me
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They did answer after some time..
MrTapa said:
try wotanserver.com it cost 2 euro. but its safe and you will 100% get it without bugs
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yes, but which firmware?
wotanserver.newusersnotallowedtopostlinks/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-ray-st18/4-0-2-a-0-62/language-download
they list all versions as having the same languages (which probably is not the case)
just download the original firmware and flash it using flashtool
Guys I installed MIUI on my ray and its pretty good. But 3d games are not comming. So what I want is I want to restore it to previously backuped Stock ROM. But when try to restore it from CWM its saying md5 missing...like that. What should I do. I tried to install .562 stock rom with flash tool. Still I'm not able to update it. Plz give me suggestions
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cHiNnU™ said:
Guys I installed MIUI on my ray and its pretty good. But 3d games are not comming. So what I want is I want to restore it to previously backuped Stock ROM. But when try to restore it from CWM its saying md5 missing...like that. What should I do. I tried to install .562 stock rom with flash tool. Still I'm not able to update it. Plz give me suggestions
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Did you rename your backups? If you did, don't use spaces
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*boy*racer* said:
Did you rename your backups? If you did, don't use spaces
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No I didn't....but still its not restoring....
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cHiNnU™ said:
No I didn't....but still its not restoring....
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try this
using adb
Code:
adb shell
# cd /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/<yourbackupfolder>
# rm nandroid.md5
# md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
flashtool flash it
zhuhailiang said:
flashtool flash it
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Can you provide us a working link for Gingerbread stock?
kompo7a said:
Can you provide us a working link for Gingerbread stock?
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Here's one I uploaded. You have to sign up now for some reason to download it. http://www.4shared.com/file/FKdVvVxK/xperia_ray__st18i__402a042_ce.html
Oh and sorry about the size, I forgot to compress it
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Here's one I uploaded. You have to sign up now for some reason to download it. http://www.4shared.com/file/FKdVvVxK/xperia_ray__st18i__402a042_ce.html
Oh and sorry about the size, I forgot to compress it
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yeah thanks just need to register... (not pay) i use your 2.3.4 actually.. it give me ability to upgrade in .62 without loosing root... and now "bonus" PCC ask me to upgrade ICS centraleurope version... just all i need with a downgrade :d
Hi,
I have a xperia neo....with rooted stock firmware .62 and unlocked bootloader (testpoint method)...I have taken a nandroid backup of it
I just wanted to try out ics...so planning to update using PCcompanion
Before updating...i just want to know
1. whether it's possible to downgrade to gb through cwm nandroid restore? Do I need to flash the kernel for .62 after the nandroid restore ?
2. will root access be restored after the downgrade? Since .62 is cannot be rooted, I'll have to flash .42 to get root access
I don't want to start restoring all the installed apps...hence thinking of using nandroid backup against flashtool
heres a video on how to :
SIMPLEST WAY TO DOWNGRADE TO 2.3.4 factory firmware
...Hi, hope i can help you after i spent myself days looking to root or flash my device, with no luck. There is just 3 simple steps to follow and you are done. Trust me its working fine:
1. Go To: (http thing) i cant link as new user...//androidadvices.com/downgrade-sony-xperia-arc-official-gingerbread-23-firmware/2/ and download 2 files (flashtool and Xperia Arc S firmware package... works for xperia arc, arc s, pro, etc). This is the Gingerbread 2.3.4
2. Unzip, install and start (as admin) Flashtool, then COPY XPERIA ARC S FIRMWARE PACK (is a .ftf file) INTO Installed Flashtool, FIRMWARE Folder (PASTE inside), START FLASH, choose FLASHMODE, follow on screen steps.
P.S. When restart your phone in FLASHMODE: With the phone turned off, press and HOLD BACK button, while connect USB, next seconds, you'll get the GREEN Light(phone) and flashing begins.
3. ENJOY your new installed GINGERBREAD 2.3.4 Firmware
P.S. ...NO ROOT REQUIRED... ...and yes, i know there are more than 3 steps... so? still works great. GOOD LUCK
I have a problem here. I was using nightelf oc kernel with JJ hybrid rom before. Then i decided to switch to KA21.1 latest.
Earlier i had tried to install KA18 and KA19 on my device but dont know why i faced some bugs so i quit it.
To install KA21.1 I first decided to install Official ICS 4.0.4. as a necessity to install KA21.1 device must have any 4.0.4 rom.
I flashed 4.0.4 using flashtool.
then I tried to install superuser. but got errors. I googled the issue and found the solution to install SU and CWM in latest 4.0.4 here .
after that i tried to flash KA21.1 in recovery mod. It was successfully installed and asked to reboot. After reboot device stucked at the Sony logo.
I re-tried the whole procedure from the beginning hoping I must have done some mistake. But the result was as it was.
Then I tried to repair my phone and update it through PCC. But at the end of its second step (2. Prepare), I got en error " Installation error - Unable to install or start phone software update components."
I again googled the problem and saw that SUS was helpful for some people who faced same problem. Then I tried SUS too. But It was also waste. SUS crashes after asking me to select my device.
Please Help. I just wanted to go for an light and fast rom.
Any suggestions/help is welcome. i wanted my phone working again.
Rooted.
BL : Locked
Now on Official 4.0.3 with stock kernel.
Doesn't ka require unlocked bootloader? All custom roms nowadays require that.. Except miui,jj
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bingo dude! thankx for reminding that thing. actually my BL was unlocked. thats why i was unable to update it through PCC or SUS. Now its locked. updating. hope it works
NO.! not working. same problem.
rajxelton said:
bingo dude! thankx for reminding that thing. actually my BL was unlocked. thats why i was unable to update it through PCC or SUS. Now its locked. updating. hope it works
NO.! not working. same problem.
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flash ftf maybe?
rajxelton said:
bingo dude! thankx for reminding that thing. actually my BL was unlocked. thats why i was unable to update it through PCC or SUS. Now its locked. updating. hope it works
NO.! not working. same problem.
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u have committed the biggest sin of using pcc or sues with ulocked bl..
flash ftf for 4.0.4 using flashtool..I guess dats ur only way out..
If not..well U hv to visit the servic center..
geekynoob said:
u have committed the biggest sin of using pcc or sues with ulocked bl..
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Not really. Only problem he would have is that pcc/seus would refuse to update his phone, with excuse of modified software.
Unfortunately he didn't even came to that step, as pcc had problems with updating components. Common problem with pcc, will be solved in a few days, or even on the same day.
viseshprasad said:
flash ftf maybe?
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flashing ftf works. but i want to have a custom rom.
geekynoob said:
u have committed the biggest sin of using pcc or sues with ulocked bl..
flash ftf for 4.0.4 using flashtool..I guess dats ur only way out..
If not..well U hv to visit the servic center..
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Madfysh said:
Not really. Only problem he would have is that pcc/seus would refuse to update his phone, with excuse of modified software.
Unfortunately he didn't even came to that step, as pcc had problems with updating components. Common problem with pcc, will be solved in a few days, or even on the same day.
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what if I again flash 4.0.3 and re-install PCC/SUS on my pc and try to update again.? will it work?
rajxelton said:
what if I again flash 4.0.3 and re-install PCC/SUS on my pc and try to update again.? will it work?
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1) depends how you unlocked your BL.
If official, then it won't work, if unofficial, then it will work but..
2) reinstall of pcc won't help because its not problem in your installation, but in connection to Sony's servers. But no harm in trying
But you do need to reinstall seus as you said it crashed even when selecting device (you mean from phone list?).
Madfysh said:
1) depends how you unlocked your BL.
If official, then it won't work, if unofficial, then it will work but..
2) reinstall of pcc won't help because its not problem in your installation, but in connection to Sony's servers. But no harm in trying
But you do need to reinstall seus as you said it crashed even when selecting device (you mean from phone list?).
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yea! it crashes automatically after i choose my phone from the list. and i have unlocked BL official way. But locked it using this. It says re-locking this way can redeem back warranty and also will be able to update using PCC/SUS.
rajxelton said:
I have a problem here. I was using nightelf oc kernel with JJ hybrid rom before. Then i decided to switch to KA21.1 latest.
Earlier i had tried to install KA18 and KA19 on my device but dont know why i faced some bugs so i quit it.
To install KA21.1 I first decided to install Official ICS 4.0.4. as a necessity to install KA21.1 device must have any 4.0.4 rom.
I flashed 4.0.4 using flashtool.
then I tried to install superuser. but got errors. I googled the issue and found the solution to install SU and CWM in latest 4.0.4 here .
after that i tried to flash KA21.1 in recovery mod. It was successfully installed and asked to reboot. After reboot device stucked at the Sony logo.
I re-tried the whole procedure from the beginning hoping I must have done some mistake. But the result was as it was.
Then I tried to repair my phone and update it through PCC. But at the end of its second step (2. Prepare), I got en error " Installation error - Unable to install or start phone software update components."
I again googled the problem and saw that SUS was helpful for some people who faced same problem. Then I tried SUS too. But It was also waste. SUS crashes after asking me to select my device.
Please Help. I just wanted to go for an light and fast rom.
Any suggestions/help is welcome. i wanted my phone working again.
Rooted.
BL : Locked
Now on Official 4.0.3 with stock kernel.
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you already had an unlocked bootloader so why didn't you install a compatible ics 4.0.4 kernel with root and cwm. After that flash sonys 4.0.4 ics via ftf file and you are done. You got you base to install that ka21.1 rom. That doesn't work?
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geekynoob said:
u have committed the biggest sin of using pcc or sues with ulocked bl..
flash ftf for 4.0.4 using flashtool..I guess dats ur only way out..
If not..well U hv to visit the servic center..
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There is not any "sin" in doing this. I have tried this many times. The thing is that whenever someone gets its phone stuck somewhere, he tries everything to get back his phone in working condition. I have even updated my phone using sus with "unlocked" bootloader !!!
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mangatparamveer said:
There is not any "sin" in doing this. I have tried this many times. The thing is that whenever someone gets its phone stuck somewhere, he tries everything to get back his phone in working condition. I have even updated my phone using sus with "unlocked" bootloader !!!
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How on earth is that possible?
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viseshprasad said:
How on earth is that possible?
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+1...unlock BL,From GB updated to ICS.i used SEUS...
viseshprasad said:
How on earth is that possible?
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They unlocked it with unofficial way, with s1tool. They "forgot" to mention that
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I have unlocked bootloader with official way as given by Sony Ericsson.
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Madfysh said:
They unlocked it with unofficial way, with s1tool. They "forgot" to mention that
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Lol.. Okay
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[ stock 4.0.4, rooted, unlocked BL ]
I wanna root my sony ericsson active (st17i) on version 4.0.4, 4.1.b.0.587, ICS, so I downgraded to GB, 4.0.2.a.0.42 . I used doomlord v4 at first but it gave me an error that the abd server was out of date...killing, so I went to flashtool and tried rooting with that but then for exploit part 1 it said 'waiting for device, after 60 sec force stop' or something, so after a min it gave me an error saying forced stop (or somting like that can't remeber exactly) I tried it several times but always an error, can someone help me? My bootloader is NOT unlocked btw. Thanks, sorry for bad english
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Please read the sticked guides and comment there...
Have you installed all the drivers?
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Yeah, all of them, I probably don't need half of then
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dcf007 said:
Yeah, all of them, I probably don't need half of then
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Have you installed PC Companion for other drivers? And an old er version of the toolkit?
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I installed pc companion yes, I tried it first with the older version of flashtool but it did not work so I downloaded the newest version but still same error
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doomlord kit often gets blocked by antivirus. make sure you have usb debuggin enabled for flashtool
Don't have an antivirus , and yes , usb debugging was enabled
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do not connect ur phone in mass storage mode connect it in mtp mode..!
mohit4493 said:
do not connect ur phone in mass storage mode connect it in mtp mode..!
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Nope, it should be connected in msc mate
@OP have you tried another (older) version of the toolkit?
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Hi,
have you read the tutorial for rooting in this forum?
mihahn made a very good tutorial, I've just rooted my xperia active (ST17i) 2 hrs ago and it worked really well! No errors in any logs!
I've got firmware 4.1.B.0.587, I followed tutorial for .587, it link a thread in sony mobile forum (I can't link it 'cause I'm a noob ).
I didn't downgraded to .42 , just flashed a 4.1.A.0.562 kernel and after rooting (with doomlord's rootkit) re-flashed the stok firmware 4.1.B.0.587.
The entire procedure took me about 15 minutes, but I've installed/checked adb drivers, flashtool, etc, days ago.
nge88
mihahn said:
@OP have you tried another (older) version of the toolkit?
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Yes I tried that as well, but with doomlord it sais abd server out of date, maybe I have to update the abd servers, but how do I do that?
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dcf007 said:
Yes I tried that as well, but with doomlord it sais abd server out of date, maybe I have to update the abd servers, but how do I do that?
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You could install the android-sdk, this should have the latest adb version...
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mihahn said:
You could install the android-sdk, this should have the latest adb version...
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Did that , didn't work, I hate my pc
Guys, I want some help.
I just upgrade my Xperia U using Pc Companion and I got this Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54
I tried to Root via Flashtool, via Byn4ry root files and nothing worked.
Can anyone provide me a link where I can root my sweat Phone?
Thanks in advance
To root that firmware you need to first flash B.10 kernel then Root and then again .54 kernel
Flash only Kernel of 6.1.1.B.1.10
Root with Bin4ry V13 (New version doesn't work)
Once rooted, flash only kernel from the .54
Can i flash kernels with locked bootloader?
perkele90 said:
Can i flash kernels with locked bootloader?
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Yes u can
Only official kernels that are sony signed
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Yes u can
Only official kernels that are sony signed
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Thanks, then a nab question: Where to find em? B10 and B54
Thanks, then a nab question: Where to find em? B10 and B54
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028139
perkele90 said:
Thanks, then a nab question: Where to find em? B10 and B54
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did this method work for you??
plzzz replyyyy!
weirdovivek said:
did this method work for you??
plzzz replyyyy!
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Yes it worked every time I tried.....
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latest version of android
Hi i have recently rooted my phone using flash tool.
I was put back to android 2. I Manually installed the latest version of android but then when i rebooted my phone it was no longer rooted.
is there anyway i can root my phone but keep the latest version of android.
I am using xperia U st25i
risasuke said:
Guys, I want some help.
I just upgrade my Xperia U using Pc Companion and I got this Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54
I tried to Root via Flashtool, via Byn4ry root files and nothing worked.
Can anyone provide me a link where I can root my sweat Phone?
Thanks in advance
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You need to flash 6.1.1.B.10 in order to root ur phone
1) flash b1.10 kernel via flashtool (dont wipe anything, exclude everthng except kernel)
2) root via flashtool or bin4ry
3) flash 6.1.1.B.54 kernel back
tommieyates said:
Hi i have recently rooted my phone using flash tool.
I was put back to android 2. I Manually installed the latest version of android but then when i rebooted my phone it was no longer rooted.
is there anyway i can root my phone but keep the latest version of android.
I am using xperia U st25i
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Which Android version are you on now?
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I have 4.0.4 installed ics
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Also I have read posts about using the flash tool and they say check/uncheck certain things but mine are all grayed out? The column on the left displaying the flash file is fine but the content and the other 3 columns are all greyed out? Could I have a dodgy flashtool maybe?
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tommieyates said:
Hi i have recently rooted my phone using flash tool.
I was put back to android 2. I Manually installed the latest version of android but then when i rebooted my phone it was no longer rooted.
is there anyway i can root my phone but keep the latest version of android.
I am using xperia U st25i
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Whenever you manually flash a stock firmware either 2.3 or 4 u have to root it again. Don't flash the whole rom, just flash the b.10 kernel, root using bin4ry, and again flash just .54 kernel.
bin4ry
Harshvijay Nirwan said:
Whenever you manually flash a stock firmware either 2.3 or 4 u have to root it again. Don't flash the whole rom, just flash the b.10 kernel, root using bin4ry, and again flash just .54 kernel.
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Unfortunately bin4ry doesn't work for me... it goes through the whole process but at the end it says something like ..
copying files error ( are you rooted? ).
complete.
any ideas how else to do it..
tommieyates said:
Unfortunately bin4ry doesn't work for me... it goes through the whole process but at the end it says something like ..
copying files error ( are you rooted? ).
complete.
any ideas how else to do it..
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Do you root properly?
Watch some videos and see.
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Like I said it is going to the end but not rooting. It is only rooting when I flash the pre-rooted img
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tommieyates said:
Like I said it is going to the end but not rooting. It is only rooting when I flash the pre-rooted img
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Ok......all done!
In case anybody else is having the same problem this is what i did.
I used bin4ry on my up to date unrooted xperia U. Android version 4.0.4 build 6.1.1.B.1.10.
I was getting errors saying "adb server out of date" but i left it to go to the end anyway.
restarted my phone but when it came to enter my password for my sim card the screen was faded. so i re-flashed the up to date android version again making my phone unrooted again!
then tried bin4ry again and this time it worked without any adb errors and restarted the phone to find that i have superuser app and all is good.
Thanks for previous posts offering help..
tommieyates said:
Ok......all done!
In case anybody else is having the same problem this is what i did.
I used bin4ry on my up to date unrooted xperia U. Android version 4.0.4 build 6.1.1.B.1.10.
I was getting errors saying "adb server out of date" but i left it to go to the end anyway.
restarted my phone but when it came to enter my password for my sim card the screen was faded. so i re-flashed the up to date android version again making my phone unrooted again!
then tried bin4ry again and this time it worked without any adb errors and restarted the phone to find that i have superuser app and all is good.
Thanks for previous posts offering help..
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Good. You should always check the drivers if they are installed correctly or not.
-Connect your device to PC
-Open Flashtool.
-Goto Help, Check drivers.
-List of ADB devices must be present.
when loading the b 10 kernel into the flashtool,do i also have to put loader sin into the firmware on flashtool aswell?
Hello friends,
I recently flashed stock Asia(India) .54 firmware and also relocked my BL but now I would like to root it but the binary method is not working for me. How to get root? I also did another method but I am failed to flashed. .10 is not flashing correctly whenever I try to flash this, it shows flashed successfully but when checked the version remains same ie .54.
I also have another problem that, when I connect to timescape or IM+ the internal facebook dialogue box is not opening and its asking to choose browser. Please help me
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To gain you root you need to flash .10 kernel, using flashtool.
Then try either flashtool method or Bin4ry method to root !
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androidlover879 said:
Hello friends,
I recently flashed stock Asia(India) .54 firmware and also relocked my BL but now I would like to root it but the binary method is not working for me. How to get root? I also did another method but I am failed to flashed. .10 is not flashing correctly whenever I try to flash this, it shows flashed successfully but when checked the version remains same ie .54.
I also have another problem that, when I connect to timescape or IM+ the internal facebook dialogue box is not opening and its asking to choose browser. Please help me
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Well, follow this-
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/97327?start=0&tstart=0
It's really helpful. You need to flash the kernel first and then the ROM and then root. The guide above has all the links and steps. I rooted my Xperia P using this only.