Dear Android JB community,
I have Sony Xperia Go with JB update (4.1.2) BN - 6.2.A.0.400. I have been looking for an easy method to root my phone post update.
Method 1:
Came across one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
But it proved to be not working for go in particular: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460&page=277
Method 2: http://exzacklyright.blogspot.ch/2012/07/nexus-7-guide-for-adbunlocking-rooting.html
Will this also work for Sony phones?
Would great if any one could help me with any updates to the above method or any other simple methods for a successful root...
Thanks a lot in advance
With kind regards,
INO
inopro said:
Dear Android JB community,
I have Sony Xperia Go with JB update (4.1.2) BN - 6.2.A.0.400. I have been looking for an easy method to root my phone post update.
Method 1:
Came across one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
But it proved to be not working for go in particular: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460&page=277
Method 2: http://exzacklyright.blogspot.ch/2012/07/nexus-7-guide-for-adbunlocking-rooting.html
Will this also work for Sony phones?
Would great if any one could help me with any updates to the above method or any other simple methods for a successful root...
Thanks a lot in advance
With kind regards,
INO
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I am interested too.
Waiting for updates.
If u bootloader is unlocked
U can easily root
Bt I guess there are no rooting methods available for locked bootloader
There is no "easy" method but locked xgo can be rooted. This has been discussed in other posts. I'd get you a link but I'm on mobile right now.
Stock and locked xGO beans.
androidmeda said:
There is no "easy" method but locked xgo can be rooted. This has been discussed in other posts. I'd get you a link but I'm on mobile right now.
Stock and locked xGO beans.
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Thanks a lot....looking forward to hearing from you
inopro said:
Thanks a lot....looking forward to hearing from you
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I was implying you'd check the rest of this area for the steps.
Easy but needs bootloader unlocked, can oc, have cwm, haven't tried it personally:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250695
Longer method but can keep locked bootloader, no oc, no cwm. I answered someone else before:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258983
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Hello guys,im a total noob on android scene,so i would like your advice.I have Neo V without the latest update (4.0.62) and i'd like to root my device without unlock bootloader(with unofficial method is difficult and im not trying official method because i want official ics on April).So what are the benefits of rooting my device with locked bootloader?Can i run cm7?Is overclocking possible?Can i update to ics when se release it?I would like to have control on my own device(remove useless se applications,more battery life e.t.c) and i dont have problem read a lot of guides.Im a total noob,so if you have guides for everything that i should know please share them.
Thanks,
specialistas4
specialistas4 said:
Hello guys,im a total noob on android scene,so i would like your advice.I have Neo V without the latest update (4.0.62) and i'd like to root my device without unlock bootloader(with unofficial method is difficult and im not trying official method because i want official ics on April).So what are the benefits of rooting my device with locked bootloader?Can i run cm7?Is overclocking possible?Can i update to ics when se release it?I would like to have control on my own device(remove useless se applications,more battery life e.t.c) and i dont have problem read a lot of guides.Im a total noob,so if you have guides for everything that i should know please share them.
Thanks,
specialistas4
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Read....read mate. Full forum about rooting with any conditions.
If you want cm7 and overclock option....then you MUST unlock bootloader.
Want ICS....unlock...because we have already unoffical ICS.
Sent via MIUI 2.1.13
Also, you can relock the bootloader if you want an official update.
sdk16420 said:
Also, you can relock the bootloader if you want an official update.
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Thanks guys!how can I do that if I unlock bootloader from Sony's official site?
specialistas4 said:
Thanks guys!how can I do that if I unlock bootloader from Sony's official site?
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how about searching the Neo forums for relock bootloader?
Kiwi
specialistas4 said:
Thanks guys!how can I do that if I unlock bootloader from Sony's official site?
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You can try this
Search and read and you will find it, go to my signature and yes the blue one
to get rooted 62
HI!!
Anybody can confirm any ROOT package reliably working on JellyBean?
I am to try Bin4Ry's Root with Restore BUT this never did work reliably even on ICS. I always had to rollback kernel to old version before applying, and since JB has not yet flashable ftf file I think this won't work.
Use the search button next time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249077
you obviosuly looking in the wrog thread my friend.
Look for it under development.
The one available is only for unlocked BL tho
zdad said:
The one available is only for unlocked BL tho
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Yes that's it. I have locked bootloader, need a solution for this.
As title says really...
I read all 300 odd pages of bin4ry's thread yesterday and it seems that the easy root via restore method does not work with JB on the Xperia Go.
Are there other ways to root as I am lost how to do it at the moment? As my phone has unlocked BL I know I can flash pre-rooted custom roms but I'd quite like to play around with the stock rom first.
Any help appreciated...
Devo1982 said:
As title says really...
I read all 300 odd pages of bin4ry's thread yesterday and it seems that the easy root via restore method does not work with JB on the Xperia Go.
Are there other ways to root as I am lost how to do it at the moment? As my phone has unlocked BL I know I can flash pre-rooted custom roms but I'd quite like to play around with the stock rom first.
Any help appreciated...
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you can do it by following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250695
slipsystem said:
you can do it by following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250695
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Is there no other way? I don't want to use munjeni's kernel as it makes my phone run so slow :crying: I guess I could do that method and then flash another kernel but seems a bit long-winded...
I've decided to root my phone... as far as I know I won't lose my warranty If I'll be rooted right?
So All I want is just root permissions... NO custom ROMS or Kernels.
I am using GB stock 6.0.B.3.184 firmware android 2.3.7
So Do I need to unlock my bootloader to root? Or I can proceed without doing that?
And could someone provide me with link how to root Xperia Sola with GB stock firmware?
Thank's
Please... I have looked everywhere.
Also found sources where people are searching for a way to root phone without upgrading to ICS with no luck.
man, i dont know is this work for u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030&highlight=root+gb
u need unlock ur bootloader and follow the steps
pa4ka16 said:
Please... I have looked everywhere.
Also found sources where people are searching for a way to root phone without upgrading to ICS with no luck.
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You can root without unlocking your bootloader. Bootloader need to be unlocked only if you want to flash custom kernels or roms like cm9,cm10, miui etc.
You can try this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Confirmed on the first post that works on sola also. Hope works with gb also
DaRk-L0rD said:
You can root without unlocking your bootloader. Bootloader need to be unlocked only if you want to flash custom kernels or roms like cm9,cm10, miui etc.
You can try this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Confirmed on the first post that works on sola also. Hope works with gb also
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says It's for ICS/JB.
Nothing mentioned about GB... I'll better ask If it can be done on GB as well.
Thanks
zmeu27, your suggested method looks too complicated and I don t want to lose my warranty. Thanks anyway.
pa4ka16 said:
says It's for ICS/JB.
Nothing mentioned about GB... I'll better ask If it can be done on GB as well.
Thanks
zmeu27, your suggested method looks too complicated and I don t want to lose my warranty. Thanks anyway.
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My bad mate. Try this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030.
Hope this works. I don't use gb and can't tell you for sure which is the best choice, i am looking in various threads to find the best way.
You can also have GB with root permissions with a LOCKED BOOTLOADER
Check out the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063029
DaRk-L0rD said:
My bad mate. Try this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030.
Hope this works. I don't use gb and can't tell you for sure which is the best choice, i am looking in various threads to find the best way.
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Thanks for your effort, I appreciate that
This one says It needs fastboot, so do I really need to unlock bootloader?
How hard is it..? To unlock bootloader, As far as I know it can be done at Sony homepage, Whats the advantage of unlocking it and do it has any cons... already know that it means lost wariaty, and that's a risk.
And finally can bootloader be locked again? To make everything as it used to be?
lol98lol98 said:
You can also have GB with root permissions with a LOCKED BOOTLOADER
Check out the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063029
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This will upgrade my phone to ICS isn't it?
I don't really wan't to upgrade my phone to ICS,
Can I do it somehow ending with GB ?
Sorry for DP.
I just rooted my sola when I got it in first 5 days my sola got rooted
Without unlocking the bootloader
And I was using Gingerbread
I will search on how to do it cause I forgot about that
Hope I can help soon
Mtakween said:
I just rooted my sola when I got it in first 5 days my sola got rooted
Without unlocking the bootloader
And I was using Gingerbread
I will search on how to do it cause I forgot about that
Hope I can help soon
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ok, hope you can find it
Thanks mate
pa4ka16 said:
This will upgrade my phone to ICS isn't it?
I don't really wan't to upgrade my phone to ICS,
Can I do it somehow ending with GB ?
Sorry for DP.
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Yes but after finishing the steps u will get back to gingerbread
With root permission and locked bootloader
And you can Press thanks better than typing it
Mtakween said:
Yes but after finishing the steps u will get back to gingerbread
With root permission and locked bootloader
And you can Press thanks better than typing it
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That's excaltey what I need, did u find the link?
''Thank's" button has been hit
pa4ka16 said:
That's excaltey what I need, did u find the link?
''Thank's" button has been hit
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The same thread link posted by lol98lol98
Mtakween said:
The same thread link posted by lol98lol98
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And It really worked for you?
I'll guess I have to try
pa4ka16 said:
And It really worked for you?
I'll guess I have to try
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Yes it is working
Hi!
I want to root my active but I'm afraid that I can brick it or something.
I have it with the stock rom and the compilation number is 4.0.2.A.0.84.
Can I follow this tutorial? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118343
Or there is one specific for the version I have?
Sorry if this has been asked before but it's not very clear for me what to do to root the phone.
Thanks!
I would advise you to read my rooting guide (in the stickies in general forum) and to follow the method for 4.0.2.A.0.62. It's really easy, but instead of updating to .62 you will update over the air to .84 (I hope that's working!)
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
mihahn said:
I would advise you to read my rooting guide (in the stickies in general forum) and to follow the method for 4.0.2.A.0.62. It's really easy, but instead of updating to .62 you will update over the air to .84 (I hope that's working!)
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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It's this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
zephiruspt said:
It's this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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Yes, that's right
You could use the tutorial for .62 or you simply try the program called "eroot"
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
Nothing to very about brother.:good:
First of all unlock your bootloader via sony`s official website. (i will give the link in .txt file)
Second flash any kernal via flashtool make sure you choose carefully between android versions i.e. use ICS kernal if you are on ICS,similarly GB kernal for GB and JB kernal for JB .
DONE..!!:highfive: I am not responsible for any harm to your device do it at your own risk
Hit thanks if i helped
mustufa_kheroda said:
Nothing to very about brother.:good:
First of all unlock your bootloader via sony`s official website. (i will give the link in .txt file)
Second flash any kernal via flashtool make sure you choose carefully between android versions i.e. use ICS kernal if you are on ICS,similarly GB kernal for GB and JB kernal for JB .
DONE..!!:highfive: I am not responsible for any harm to your device do it at your own risk
Hit thanks if i helped
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Why should he unlock and void his warranty by unlocking just to root? That's not necessary
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
Its the easiest way
mihahn said:
Why should he unlock and void his warranty by unlocking just to root? That's not necessary
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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Unlocking bootloader and then rooting is the easiest way, unlocked bootloader will also provide manual settings of frequency which will indeed boost the phone. :good:
Root will avoid the warranty isn`t it . so whats the deal with unlocking the bootloader.
mustufa_kheroda said:
Unlocking bootloader and then rooting is the easiest way, unlocked bootloader will also provide manual settings of frequency which will indeed boost the phone. :good:
Root will avoid the warranty isn`t it . so whats the deal with unlocking the bootloader.
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Unlocking is not the easiest way and it's not necessary. You are able too root without unlocking (check my guide, there are many methods) and you won't void your warranty, because after reflashing the stock rom, you can send it to the service center and Sony won't notice that it was rooted
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
Helpfull
mihahn said:
Unlocking is not the easiest way and it's not necessary. You are able too root without unlocking (check my guide, there are many methods) and you won't void your warranty, because after reflashing the stock rom, you can send it to the service center and Sony won't notice that it was rooted
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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Ya your guide is really helpfull and can root the phone without unlocking the phone. nice work sir...:good:
Well, first of all, many thanks for your contributions. Now I'm more confused. The main goal for me is to be able to free some internal space (remove stock applications?) Flashing custom ROM's is something I would like to but not necessary for now. So... for my first goal, I don't need bootloader unlock???
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mustufa_kheroda said:
Ya your guide is really helpful and can root the phone without unlocking the bootloader. nice work sir..:good:
But there is a question can we adjust the cpu frequencies without unlocking the bootloader?
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Well, first of all, many thanks for your contributions. Now I'm more confused. The main goal for me is to be able to free some internal space (remove stock applications?) Flashing custom ROM's is something I would like to but not necessary for now. So... for my first goal, I don't need bootloader unlock???
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Its up to you whether you want a locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader. If you use a locked bootloader you will be able to flash custom Roms but you will not be able to flash custom kernals. custom kernal basically will increase your phones performance.
Its your phone your choice brother.. Both the method are Perfect. My personal opinion is that you should use the rooting method with locked bootloader hence, it will not avoid your warranty (if you flash the stock rom again after flashing a custom Rom).
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mustufa_kheroda said:
mustufa_kheroda said:
Ya your guide is really helpful and can root the phone without unlocking the bootloader. nice work sir..:good:
But there is a question can we adjust the cpu frequencies without unlocking the bootloader?
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Its up to you whether you want a locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader. If you use a locked bootloader you will be able to flash custom Roms but you will not be able to flash custom kernals. custom kernal basically will increase your phones performance.
Its your phone your choice brother.. Both the method are Perfect. My personal opinion is that you should use the rooting method with locked bootloader hence, it will not avoid your warranty (if you flash the stock rom again after flashing a custom Rom).
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Ok, I will do that. Later if I need I will unlock the bootloader.
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zephiruspt said:
Ok, I will do that. Later if I need I will unlock the bootloader.
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That's the best way
If you have any further issues, just ask
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
mihahn said:
That's the best way
If you have any further issues, just ask
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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Hi mihahn,
I only had time to do this now and started looking at your thread and I need your help. Do I have to make all those steps described in section 2? Can you help me on this one?
zephiruspt said:
Hi mihahn,
I only had time to do this now and started looking at your thread and I need your help. Do I have to make all those steps described in section 2? Can you help me on this one?
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Just try eroot first, it's the tool "for all firmware versions". It should work well! Download the tool and follow the instructions
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
mihahn said:
Just try eroot first, it's the tool "for all firmware versions". It should work well! Download the tool and follow the instructions
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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I tried eroot without success so I upgraded to 4.1.B.0.587. No success with eroot...
zephiruspt said:
I tried eroot without success so I upgraded to 4.1.B.0.587. No success with eroot...
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Did you try it on .587 too?
If it's really not working, use the method for .587. There's a link to a tutorial by Abhinav2 and it should work then
simple explain
root mean u get permission to do something on app
"permission" that u give to app have the risk
milktea93 said:
root mean u get permission to do something on app
"permission" that u give to app have the risk
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Thanks! Root done
Congratulations....
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