Hey guys my name is John , i am new to this forum.My question is : Is there a way to root jb 4.1.2 (Xperia P) without unlocking the bootloader and flashing kernel cause i am a bit confused (why LT22i_6.2.A.0.400_CE is big and when reflash back the other file is small ? can i leave it without relflashing it back? what are the consequences with opened bootleader, can i lock it again back? ets...) and if someone know when the new update of bin4ry will be released please inform me . Thanks in advance and sorry for my English.
partizan29 said:
Hey guys my name is John , i am new to this forum.My question is : Is there a way to root jb 4.1.2 (Xperia P) without unlocking the bootloader and flashing kernel cause i am a bit confused (why LT22i_6.2.A.0.400_CE is big and when reflash back the other file is small ? can i leave it without relflashing it back? what are the consequences with opened bootleader, can i lock it again back? ets...) and if someone know when the new update of bin4ry will be released please inform me . Thanks in advance and sorry for my English.
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See here to root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249077
If use custom kernel need to unlock boot loader.
Xperia P rooting
partizan29 said:
Hey guys my name is John , i am new to this forum.My question is : Is there a way to root jb 4.1.2 (Xperia P) without unlocking the bootloader and flashing kernel cause i am a bit confused (why LT22i_6.2.A.0.400_CE is big and when reflash back the other file is small ? can i leave it without relflashing it back? what are the consequences with opened bootleader, can i lock it again back? ets...) and if someone know when the new update of bin4ry will be released please inform me . Thanks in advance and sorry for my English.
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Better use DoomLord's easy rooting toolkit. Simply connect mobile to computer after enabling USB debugging mode in developer options and run the script in Linux/Mac/Windows. Easiest solution to root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327472
partizan29 said:
Hey guys my name is John , i am new to this forum.My question is : Is there a way to root jb 4.1.2 (Xperia P) without unlocking the bootloader and flashing kernel cause i am a bit confused (why LT22i_6.2.A.0.400_CE is big and when reflash back the other file is small ? can i leave it without relflashing it back? what are the consequences with opened bootleader, can i lock it again back? ets...) and if someone know when the new update of bin4ry will be released please inform me . Thanks in advance and sorry for my English.
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First of all, when you asking about a specific procedure provide a link to it.
Is 6.2.A.0.400 what you have, it's a total disaster, why not 6.2.A.1.100?
Related
My Xperia mini has official 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware and I want to root it
I searched for this in this site and I found this way :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
I like this way because it's easy and safe without any complicated steps like flashing
But it didn't work with this firmware
I want to root because the screen is too dark and I want to disable the light sensor of the device.
I'm new in this site and I want the easiest way to do this....
Anyone can help???
Thanks...
(Sorry for my bad english )
EDIT:
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
There is no way to root .62 for now.
Unless you unlock your bootloader.
Ahmed Abbass said:
My Xperia mini has official 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware and I want to root it
I searched for this in this site and I found this way :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
I like this way because it's easy and safe without any complicated steps like flashing
But it didn't work with this firmware
I want to root because the screen is too dark and I want to disable the light sensor of the device.
I'm new in this site and I want the easiest way to do this....
Anyone can help???
Thanks...
(Sorry for my bad english )
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First unlock the bootloader the SE way.
Then flash the rage kernel with flash tool and you are automatically rooted.
.
It worked for me with .62..
Try it.
Sent from my ST15i using XDA App
bylund said:
There is no way to root .62 for now.
Unless you unlock your bootloader.
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Thank you for your fast replay...
How much time to find this solution?
Can anyone know?
Ahmed Abbass said:
Thank you for your fast replay...
How much time?
Can anyone know?
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That´s it.
Go to link below and unlock your device:
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/
Then flash Rage Kernel v2.1 and you are rooted !
pallavikv said:
First unlock the bootloader the SE way.
Then flash the rage kernel with flash tool and you are automatically rooted.
.
It worked for me with .62..
Try it.
Sent from my ST15i using XDA App
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Thank you,
What about battery life after flashing?
and memory management and OS stable?
It's safe???
serajr said:
That´s it.
Go to link below and unlock your device:
** I can't post with links **
Then flash Rage Kernel v2.1 and you are rooted !
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Thank you for your fast replay
and thank you again for this useful link
It's from official sony ericsson site!
What is the Rage Kernel v2.1? it means the software itself?
It's the same as original one?
Ahmed Abbass said:
Thank you for your fast replay
and thank you again for this useful link
It's from official sony ericsson site!
What is the Rage Kernel v2.1? it means the software itself?
It's the same as original one?
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Take a look at Rage Kernel post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
It´s base on .58 kernel firmware with root and some others improvements...
downgrate to 42 FW an rood its best way
serajr said:
Take a look at Rage Kernel post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
It´s base on .58 kernel firmware with root and some others improvements...
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Thank you for this...
But I have questions:
Can I update my phone to firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 after that?
What about restore my contacts and calendar? Can I synchronize it with my google account?
What about "Overclock up to 2Ghz", It's safe??
zurazuzi said:
downgrate to 42 FW an rood its best way
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Nice idea
but How?
does this proccess on sk17a? even if i am already at 0.62?
also, how would i go back to the stock kernel after rooting?
FIXED
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
Ahmed Abbass said:
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
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how to downgrade from wotan server?
afeeq said:
how to downgrade from wotan server?
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Simply open wotanserver.com
make an account, it's free!
Download the WotanClient application
and open it!
Select .42 firmware
and your phone will be flashed to selected firmware
But you must back up your data
I synchronized my contacts and calendar with my google account
Ahmed Abbass said:
Simply open wotanserver.com
make an account, it's free!
Download the WotanClient application
and open it!
Select .42 firmware
and your phone will be flashed to selected firmware
But you must back up your data
I synchronized my contacts and calendar with my google account
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It is original firmware from sony? if i using wotan server, how about my waranty? thanx
Ahmed Abbass said:
My Xperia mini has official 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware and I want to root it
I searched for this in this site and I found this way :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
I like this way because it's easy and safe without any complicated steps like flashing
But it didn't work with this firmware
I want to root because the screen is too dark and I want to disable the light sensor of the device.
I'm new in this site and I want the easiest way to do this....
Anyone can help???
Thanks...
(Sorry for my bad english )
EDIT:
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
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Because Of You I Just Rooted My Phone ! Luv U Guys ! Malaysians are a bit slow in this kind of topics
afeeq said:
It is original firmware from sony? if i using wotan server, how about my waranty? thanx
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your warranty will not be avoided as long as you dont unlock bootloader
---------- Post added at 04:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:06 PM ----------
this is easy rooting toolkit, compatible for any FW version except on .62 ! read here.
Root remain?
Hi guys,
Will the phone remain rooted after upgrading to 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?
Thanks
dindia said:
Hi guys,
Will the phone remain rooted after upgrading to 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?
Thanks
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No.. not at all..
Sent from my ST15 using xda premium
I feel lost now. Too much forum search, lots of threads that lead nowhere, methods that don't work.
I want to have Gingerbread 4.0.2.A.0.62 rooted. My phone state today, is descripted in my signature.
I'm on version 58, rooted and with bootloader UNLOCKED and using Rage Kernel.
I can't upgrade OTA becase the bootlader stuff - but I can't Flashtool 4.0.2.A.0.62 either, because the processs makes me loses root.
Why?
I did this before. I Had version 62, downgraded to 58, rooted then flashed 62 and everthiing was ok: 62 rooted and everything ok - but then, I had a locked bootloader.
Is the unlocked bootloader the problem here? (done by the official way). Any way to revert it? There is a post where they called "Relock bootloader" - doesn't work on my Sony.
I think I'm gonna cry
any help will be much appreaciated - please forgive my English :crying:
EDIT : sorry, wrong post, please delete
Flash 0.62, then install any pre-rooted kernel. No need to cry.
Feanor88 said:
Flash 0.62, then install any pre-rooted kernel. No need to cry.
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This.
And I posted that same thing to you in another thread aswell...
Someguyfromhell said:
This.
And I posted that same thing to you in another thread aswell...
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Thanks for your help,but, what pre rooted kernel would you suggest?
please, i'm still learning, I can do stuff but I'm still a newbie
could you tell me what kernel to flash? will it replace the one I have now (rage 3) or do I have an extra step to uninstall it?
THANKS a lot for your help guys, this is making me crazy
Feanor88 said:
Flash 0.62, then install any pre-rooted kernel. No need to cry.
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Thanks for your help,but, what pre rooted kernel would you suggest?
please, i'm still learning, I can do stuff but I'm still a newbie
could you tell me what kernel to flash? will it replace the one I have now (rage 3) or do I have an extra step to uninstall it?
THANKS a lot for your help guys, this is making me crazy
Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
Sent from my LT26i
What is CMW and how to install those?! Dude you gotta be little more specific with , I'm new here!
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
sunil.s125 said:
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
Sent from my LT26i
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sunil.s125 said:
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
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I appreciate you reply man, I also have a few other questions too in my post. You can answer them if you wish to, Or I'll just wait for someone else too. And also for the tuts.
Hi..
Dude I don't use xperia U so can't help you on rom, which ones best for your device ....
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
Alright, I 'll just wait then.
Bootloader unlocked means u can try different roms now bt u loose ur warranty and u also need to flash a custom kernel for custom rom
Rooting I guess has nothing to do wid bootloader being locked or unlocked
Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2
kushalsv said:
Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
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Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
MadManMark said:
Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
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Thanks!:good: Alright, So I've decided, I'll root my phone without unlocking my bootloader, So any help here please?
And are there any ROMs I can apply to a locked bootloader? Help Xperia U users please!
root without unlock bootloader it still save to be use and doesn't void your warranty
you still can try some custom ROM but definitely never to custom kernel
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
:angel:
use notification toggles or powerful control to get toggles in notification bar....
flashtool is a very stable software for nxt series and previous xperias.. used it several times on my xu...
I think u can root ur .54 firmware through binary's rooting method....have u tried it yet???
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
thanks for the tip about notifications
flashtool i have used on X10 and found it very good, but i was not sure if it is OK to use it now on the XP while my BL is locked and i have no root, i don't want to create more problems for myself than i already have
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
Astral07 said:
thanks for the tip about notifications
i have tried binary's method and it says that it is successful but it does not work, there is a discussion about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020539&page=1
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yes i have tried this method too. Nothing happened x.x
drsanket_xperia_u said:
o o .... I think u should wait a bit... there are several developers for xperia p who will find a way out...flashtool is safe for locked bootloaders as I and several others used it..
Sent from my Xperia U using Tapatalk 2
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ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
Astral07 said:
ok one option is to wait and another is to flash older ICS, then root and get a custom rom
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you can install older ICS, root and use a custom rom while you wait a fix to the new ICS :]
i don't think it will take too long for a fix ^^
Astral07 said:
Hi all,
This forum does not look so active as the one i came from (Xperia X10) so i'm forced to open this thread in hopes that more people will see it and be able to help me...
So the situation is very simple:
1. I am on newest ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 - which apparently can not be rooted yet
2. My bootloader is locked and can not be unlocked (it says bootloader unlockable: NO (and i can not continue the process))
If there are no solutions currently for my situation then i would just like to ask:
3. Is there some way that i can get some options when i open the notification bar? like wifi/screen rotation etc. It is what i miss the most on this stock ICS rom.
MY IDEA for a solution to:
1. is it safe/possible to use flashtool and flash for example LT22i - 6.1.B.0.544 -Central Europe - ICS? Then root and install CWM and then custom rom for locked BL
2. i have no idea but apparently the official repair shop can change the NO to YES - if so, can i do it somehow myself?
3. no idea...
Any comment would be appreciated, even if nothing can be done, please someone who has knowledge about this...help
:angel:
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This might Help
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2023756
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
1. Yes and yes. That's what I did. Now my Xperia P is rooted with CWM.
Rooting Method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020895
2. Not realy sure, mine was bootloader unlockable from the start. But I decided to keep it locked.
3. You mean like this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015118
I flashed this and is working quite well. No problems so far.
Flashing is also safe with locked bootloader. I've been flashing like crazy since I rooted my phone 4 days ago.
Just do backups and follow instructions carefully.
Hello guys i need a bit of help here.I want to root my phone ,I got Xperia P LT22i android 4.1.2 (build 6.2.A.0.400) bin4ry and other programs didnt help me , my device says that i cant unlock bootloader in the configurations ,What can i do to root my phone ? is there other methods to root a phone ?
Thanks in advance
no way??/
partizan29 said:
Hello guys i need a bit of help here.I want to root my phone ,I got Xperia P LT22i android 4.1.2 (build 6.2.A.0.400) bin4ry and other programs didnt help me , my device says that i cant unlock bootloader in the configurations ,What can i do to root my phone ? is there other methods to root a phone ?
Thanks in advance
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so i guess there is no way to root my phone , only to wait until a new method will be released to root it without unlocking the bootloader?
Thats an old JB build. Update it.
Sent my Carbonised Xperia P
AndroidNoob69 said:
Thats an old JB build. Update it.
Sent my Carbonised Xperia P
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I have the same build, and i can't update it. It says that i have the latest available update.
Any thoughts on that?
Thanks
mogwa1 said:
I have the same build, and i can't update it. It says that i have the latest available update.
Any thoughts on that?
Thanks
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Updates are region and/or provider dependant.
You can take your chances and flash generic world formware.
ChikeD said:
Updates are region and/or provider dependant.
You can take your chances and flash generic world formware.
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I want to do it so i can root my phone, but since I've never done this, I'm a bit insecure and hesitant.
From the research I've done rooting my Xperia P is preferred to be done with the latest firmware which I don't have.
What would you suggest I do? I am completely new to this.
Thanks
mogwa1 said:
I want to do it so i can root my phone, but since I've never done this, I'm a bit insecure and hesitant.
From the research I've done rooting my Xperia P is preferred to be done with the latest firmware which I don't have.
What would you suggest I do? I am completely new to this.
Thanks
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Like before you do anything with your phone, take a full backup with PC Companion, and backup other data it doesn't manually.
Then you will need to download and install flashtool, install the drivers for Xperia P, flash mode, and fastboot mode with the drivers installer from drivers directory under flashtool directory.
Find and download generic 6.2.A.1.100 firmware file and flash it.
Exclude TA when you flash.
I have my firmware uploaded here, it's a two part 7-Zip, archive.
You may look for others that are more sutable for your region.
To root 6.2.A.1.100 use DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit.
My phone is acting really crazy and I can't do a backup with PC Companion, nor with the phone app for backup, but I don't care anymore.
I'll try everything you suggested and let you know if it worked.
Thanks a lot, you have been more than helpful. I really appreciate it.