I'm sick of this junk phone!!!
It's locked and I have no idea who told those guys from the development section that it can be rooted even if bootloader is locked, couse i'll be damn if it worked for me.
I tryed every option shown and none worked.
Hell it dosen't even show me the restore option, every time I have to manualy go to settings and hit restore.
And in <<only one>> option I get the RootMe restore option, the one for those with open bootloader...
And I also get a lot of error in the command promt, and that shouldn't happen.
Dose anyone have any suggestions or anything? Couse I can't talk with those guys due to this new user thing... X(
I can't use it, can't sell it, I swear that for 200E that it cost me, i'll throw it away
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I'm sick of this junk phone!!!
It's locked and I have no idea who told those guys from the development section that it can be rooted even if bootloader is locked, couse i'll be damn if it worked for me.
I tryed every option shown and none worked.
Hell it dosen't even show me the restore option, every time I have to manualy go to settings and hit restore.
And in option I get the RootMe restore option, the one for those with open bootloader...
And I also get a lot of error in the command promt, and that shouldn't happen.
Dose anyone have any suggestions or anything? Couse I can't talk with those guys due to this new user thing... X(
I can't use it, can't sell it, I swear that for 200E that it cost me, i'll throw it away
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junk u said junk....even if u don't like this phone everyone else still using it...do whatever u want . ...u can't root its cus u a noob . the dev is trying very hard to make this device better than before if u dont like it go buy the another phone
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The "soft" mod is no longer an option for many other devices not only smartphones. The method you guys have here is usless for phones that have the bootloader phisicaly locked by sony!!!
I'm looking for a way to bypass the sony lock, the hard way...
Where are those old fonefreekz when you need them...
And is very unpolite to call someone a noob only "cus u" think he knows no s***. I was cracking phones long before Android was publicaly released...
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UnixAxwell said:
The "soft" mod is no longer an option for many other devices not only smartphones. The method you guys have here is usless for phones that have the bootloader phisicaly locked by sony!!!
I'm looking for a way to bypass the sony lock, the hard way...
Where are those old fonefreekz when you need them...
And is very unpolite to call someone a noob only "cus u" think he knows no s***. I was cracking phones long before Android was publicaly released...
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dafaq even if ur boot loader is locked in jail u can still root it jeez are u a noob?
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IT'S NOT WORKING!!!
And what makes me decide even harder to change to other company, is that I was sent here from the Sony forum...
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IT'S NOT WORKING!!!
And what makes me decide even harder to change to other company, is that I was sent here from the Sony forum...
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I have an Xperia U, LOCKED BOOTLOADER, rooted and working fine. Not sure what you are doing but you are doing it wrong.
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IT'S NOT WORKING!!!
And what makes me decide even harder to change to other company, is that I was sent here from the Sony forum...
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ITS WORKING just fine, its up to you.
Well if you know any other post in the forum for doing that i'll apreciate the link to it, couse with what i found from Bynary dosen't work
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Well if you know any other post in the forum for doing that i'll apreciate the link to it, couse with what i found from Bynary dosen't work
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I found this after 2 minutes searching xda...
The guide is for Xperia U 6.1.1.B.1.10 , i don't know what firmware do you have.. so if its any newer than 6.1.1.B.1.10 than you should just flash ONLY the kernel for 6.1.1.B.1.10 , then follow this guide till the end, then after root is achieved.. flash back the original kernel for your version of firmware.
I always root this way, and i never had any problems , just before rooting set the display of your phone to NOT turn off for at least 5 minutes, not 30 seconds as it is at default.
I have some kernels if you need them
Xperia U 6.1.1.B.1.10
Xperia U 6.1.1.B.1.54
Xperia U 6.1.1.B.1.100
I have the 6.1.1.B.1.54 and my god haven't I tryed this option too. It was the very first method I found on xda back in 2012 and it failed. I will try it again however but I expect the same result as the first time...
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Nice... The flashtool link gave me 404 and the flashtool from the other method jas no. exe in it... X(
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flashtool-0.9.11.0-windows
flashtool-0.9.13.0-windows
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Nice... The flashtool link gave me 404 and the flashtool from the other method jas no. exe in it... X(
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u use window 7?
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No. I'm useing Vista and 8, and they both should be working... I'm not getting any errors due to driver conflicts or anything so it's not an OS problem...
And no, my AV dose not see flashtool as a worm...
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Your phone isn't different from everybody else, but obviously you are.
Be humble and review all the steps, options and possibilities.
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Patience
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No. I'm useing Vista and 8, and they both should be working... I'm not getting any errors due to driver conflicts or anything so it's not an OS problem...
And no, my AV dose not see flashtool as a worm...
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all u need is a little patience. first flash stock 6.1.1.b.1.10.ftf that u can download from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391151
in the android 4.0 section flash it using flashtool and repeat the same methods u tried earlier and report it.
It doesn't matter dump ur phone but being this way u'll never get to learn stuff............
Remember to calm down first, so your head will be clear. I was also exasperated when I was unable to root my phone with .54 kernel. I had a lot of difficulties because I am on ubuntu 13.10 and I had to first properly install the packages required by flashtool. After a gruelling 3 days of failures I decided to step back a while so I could calm down and relax. Finally I got my phone rooted after I redownloaded a .10 kernel.
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When u hurry hurry hurry u will overlook a ton of things and miss a lot of essential steps even though you say "i have tried all methods and did them correct" a human is a human and obviously can make mistakes without even knowing them. and then u fail and get hatred but thats the part where u need to cool down. In this thread i have seen a lot of Correct answers for you i even used them and managed to root my Xperia U st25i with 1.54 firmware aswell the kernel is essential in it to so take some time and relax read the threads properly and even if something fails to download Search on XDA or google and u will have so much correct answers that u will be amazed of
if u are on .54 fw then u need to download .10 kernel and flash it via flashtool and then use bin4ry's method (restoring the RootMe file) and then reflash the .54 kernel
u will get the kernel in the op of the thread linked below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028139
and if u seriously want to get into rooting and tweaking your phone's system then the first thing you need is a calm mind or else you will end up bricking your device
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Guys i wanna root my Xperia S but i have some questions..
So basicly my questions:
1. Will i have problems with root when i want to update to ICS
2. If i update to ICS will root stay or do i have to re-root
3. If yes for question 2 will there be root for ICS the first day ICS will arrive?
4. My last question can someone give me a link for a good tutorial to root my xperia s..?
Thanks all
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yes for now the only way to root is to install the custom img using the fastboot which required the unlocking once you give it imei to sony the the only option to get the ICS will be via the flashtool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527133
So my xperia interface will change a bit if i do this root?
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No change to the interface once you root.
Guys come on be a little more specific, i am new to android i dont know what all these stuff means etc explain me when u say something in good details. What is flashtool. Pleaseee
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If you don't really understand what rooting your phone means then I would suggest that you don't really have a need to do it.
If you want to know how to unlock your bootloader and root your XS then read the relevant stickies in the Dev Forum, they explain everything in detail, you just have to spend the time to read them.
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Guys come on be a little more specific, i am new to android i dont know what all these stuff means etc explain me when u say something in good details. What is flashtool. Pleaseee
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Read the very very detailed explanations, links, etc in the dev forum.
Heya! I read a little but I dont understand exactly. If my bootloader is saying that is not allowed to be unlock I wont never bee able to unlock it? Thanks in advance. And sorry if is a stupid question
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Not now. Maybe later. Much later.
That is not nice.... But what to do? Will wait and wait
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spinky360 said:
That is not nice.... But what to do? Will wait and wait
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You can use an exploit to get root, but flashing kernels will need time.
Im rooted... But hey let's think logically. If Sony pc connect is installing/ upgrading roms... Shuld be some how easy to install custom Rom but ti keep the kernel... I will try something home. Im thinking that if you can repair the phone from that software that should mean that it has access to bl. No?
In that case you theoretic have to find the path wher is downloding the rom and to change the name of the custom Rom with the original Rom! Im wrong?
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Im rooted... But hey let's think logically. If Sony pc connect is installing/ upgrading roms... Shuld be some how easy to install custom Rom but ti keep the kernel... I will try something home. Im thinking that if you can repair the phone from that software that should mean that it has access to bl. No?
In that case you theoretic have to find the path wher is downloding the rom and to change the name of the custom Rom with the original Rom! Im wrong?
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Good luck man, you can try, and if you resolve this, you will be the most wanted here.
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Im rooted... But hey let's think logically. If Sony pc connect is installing/ upgrading roms... Shuld be some how easy to install custom Rom but ti keep the kernel... I will try something home. Im thinking that if you can repair the phone from that software that should mean that it has access to bl. No?
In that case you theoretic have to find the path wher is downloding the rom and to change the name of the custom Rom with the original Rom! Im wrong?
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Goodluck dude! Hope u can come up with something nice!
Don't forget to hit thank, if i deserve it!
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I cant find the path where is making download ... if anyone knows where is doing pleas tell me Thank you
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Im rooted... But hey let's think logically. If Sony pc connect is installing/ upgrading roms... Shuld be some how easy to install custom Rom but ti keep the kernel... I will try something home. Im thinking that if you can repair the phone from that software that should mean that it has access to bl. No?
In that case you theoretic have to find the path wher is downloding the rom and to change the name of the custom Rom with the original Rom! Im wrong?
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Everything PC Companion flashes is signed with an asymmetric, private key that is only available to Sony. The bootloader checks that signature using a public key. The private key also can't be computed from the public key, which is why it's called asymmetric.
Let it bee the biggest problem. I need to find the pat wher is downloding the files.
have to be somewhere a temp directory wher is makeing the download
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spinky360 said:
Let it bee the biggest problem. I need to find the pat wher is downloding the files.
have to be somewhere a temp directory wher is makeing the download
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You shouldn't even bother. It won't work anyway.
Yeah... I was thinking that is like HTC, Xperia x1, x2 etc. Anyhow I will still wait for an alternative. Because have to bee something
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Hi all,
I've tried every method in xda forum to root my xperia P lt22i without success.
It mounts ICS Build Number 6.1.1.B.1.54, locked bootloader, kernel 3.0.8+, usb debugging mode on, third part software allowed, back up and restore already installed.
When i try to flash the .559 kernel, flashtool returns me an error during flash, but I don't understand bacause i've installed all the drivers included in the package. When I click the root button it runs good till the end, but after the rebooting no sign of superuser app.
When I try to run the runme.bat of Binary's app (every version of it), it runs smoothly to the end and it returns to me that the phone has been rooted, but there's no trace of the superuser app after the rebooting.
Is it probable that I could have an unrootable phone?
Thanks in advance for your advices and answers,
Stevuna.
Why not post in Xperia P thread?
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Why not post in Xperia P thread?
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Because I don't have permission to wirte there, I have to make 10 posts.
Chances of getting a helpful reply here are low, maybe first make ten posts and then post there. Remember not to spam. Btw I think you can post on Q/A section without 10 posts (I can't remember)
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NiCk.JaY said:
Chances of getting a helpful reply here are low, maybe first make ten posts and then post there. Remember not to spam. Btw I think you can post on Q/A section without 10 posts (I can't remember)
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thanks for the advice man!
I hope that someone will help me..because this phone is awesome!
Hi ppl!
I'm new on unrooting the phone. The main reason i want to unroot the phone is to get rid of junk apps that are occupying too much space on my internal mem of my Neo. I heard using supersu would do the trick along with Titanium back up (back uping up apps). I'm too noobie to do it and afraid to brick my phone.Has anybody tried this?
The process is called Rooting nt unrootingg... Rooting fr me is a must thing fr any phone .. so that we can get access to system files and we can hav freedom to remove bloatware(unwanted appz) .. u can find many tutorials in the neo forumss.. just go thru them... it is a very simple .. u can unleash the power of ur ph by roooting..
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The process is called Rooting nt unrootingg... Rooting fr me is a must thing fr any phone .. so that we can get access to system files and we can hav freedom to remove bloatware(unwanted appz) .. u can find many tutorials in the neo forumss.. just go thru them... it is a very simple .. u can unleash the power of ur ph by roooting..
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Thanx!
louman197 said:
Thanx!
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Hit "Thanks" if i helped u
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manoj_nike15 said:
Hit "Thanks" if i helped u
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In these past Days, I read and studied why rooting and customizing your phone is needed. But What Softwares(Easy to use) would you reccomand a noob so he won't Brick the phone?
I have an Xperia Neo MT15i/VERS And.:2.3.4 Gingerbread/Build num:4.0.2.A.0.62. I really want to root the phone to clean up bloatware and use titanium Backup. I never wanted to upgrade to ICs from Sony Because i Heard the phone Lags.
louman197 said:
In these past Days, I read and studied why rooting and customizing your phone is needed. But What Softwares(Easy to use) would you reccomand a noob so he won't Brick the phone?
I have an Xperia Neo MT15i/VERS And.:2.3.4 Gingerbread/Build num:4.0.2.A.0.62. I really want to root the phone to clean up bloatware and use titanium Backup. I never wanted to upgrade to ICs from Sony Because i Heard the phone Lags.
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U r true.. ICS lags wen compared ovr GB cz in ICS roms the available ram will be less.. in GB roms we can get max upto 270mb free ram.. so the phone will be much smoother and can run hd games without lag..
There are two things.. Rooting and unlocking bootloader.. there r very simple procedures .. dont panic u ll nt brick ur phone.. If u want to get access to more custom roms u shuld unlock bootloader.. i recommend to unlock bootloader.. cz we can try different kernels and roms... Just simply go thru forums in xda fr rootng.. they made it much mucj easier nw than.before.. cheers
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U r true.. ICS lags wen compared ovr GB cz in ICS roms the available ram will be less.. in GB roms we can get max upto 270mb free ram.. so the phone will be much smoother and can run hd games without lag..
There are two things.. Rooting and unlocking bootloader.. there r very simple procedures .. dont panic u ll nt brick ur phone.. If u want to get access to more custom roms u shuld unlock bootloader.. i recommend to unlock bootloader.. cz we can try different kernels and roms... Just simply go thru forums in xda fr rootng.. they made it much mucj easier nw than.before.. cheers
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Have you ever tried oneclickroot?
louman197 said:
Have you ever tried oneclickroot?
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noo i dint.. but it is wrking i thinkk.. even if u brick ur ph.. it is damn easy to unbrick .. if u want to learn den u shuld give a try ..
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noo i dint.. but it is wrking i thinkk.. even if u brick ur ph.. it is damn easy to unbrick .. if u want to learn den u shuld give a try ..
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I will, I'm studying the video tutorials...I just wish they had one specifically for the Xperia Neo!
louman197 said:
Have you ever tried oneclickroot?
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1clickroot worked for me, hassle free on ICS .587 you can try it on gb.
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1clickroot worked for me, hassle free on ICS .587 you can try it on gb.
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Thanks i'll look into. Question: I have an unlock Bootloader...do i have to unlock it first in order to root it(sorry for the noob questions)?
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1clickroot worked for me, hassle free on ICS .587 you can try it on gb.
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Thanks for the tip but my antivirus reports of a Virus on the software!
louman197 said:
Thanks for the tip but my antivirus reports of a Virus on the software!
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The last time I used it I didn't get that virus report.
On how to root, read this thread: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973017
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louman197 said:
Thanks i'll look into. Question: I have an unlock Bootloader...do i have to unlock it first in order to root it(sorry for the noob questions)?
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you first have to root then unlock your bootloader, follow the link above for steps on how to unlock.
Just go the official way to unlock bootloader.. If you are going confused.. you will lose warranty ofcourse.. Be on locked bootloader for sometime.. Root your device, install cwm recovery using x parts from play store,.. Flash stock based roms.. Read the stickies threads.. Its there everything is there.. Only thing you need to do is READ!!!
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vishal_android freak said:
Just go the official way to unlock bootloader.. If you are going confused.. you will lose warranty ofcourse.. Be on locked bootloader for sometime.. Root your device, install cwm recovery using x parts from play store,.. Flash stock based roms.. Read the stickies threads.. Its there everything is there.. Only thing you need to do is READ!!!
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I manage to Root my Phone and cleaning it up by elminating Bloatware. I don't want to unlock the Boatloader..it seems too complicated really. Question: by rooting the phone...Can i still connect to PC companion or it would brick my phone if i do?
louman197 said:
I manage to Root my Phone and cleaning it up by elminating Bloatware. I don't want to unlock the Boatloader..it seems too complicated really. Question: by rooting the phone...Can i still connect to PC companion or it would brick my phone if i do?
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You can still connect and use it...
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louman197 said:
I manage to Root my Phone and cleaning it up by elminating Bloatware. I don't want to unlock the Boatloader..it seems too complicated really. Question: by rooting the phone...Can i still connect to PC companion or it would brick my phone if i do?
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It may appear complicated for now, but take your time. It took me 3 months to unlock my phone after rooting :laugh:
Gaks said:
It may appear complicated for now, but take your time. It took me 3 months to unlock my phone after rooting :laugh:
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Here's a noob question...I used Xparts to install CWM to my Phone. Everything went well i assume. But a problem accured. I can't seem to Go to recovery mode on the phone to see if CWM is installed. Is it due to the fact i have a lock bootloader?
louman197 said:
Here's a noob question...I used Xparts to install CWM to my Phone. Everything went well i assume. But a problem accured. I can't seem to Go to recovery mode on the phone to see if CWM is installed. Is it due to the fact i have a lock bootloader?
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Xparts s supposed to work on a locked boatloader... How did you try entering recovery?
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Attitude.SSJ said:
Xparts s supposed to work on a locked boatloader... How did you try entering recovery?
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I tried through the App itself...(no result)
Then by powering off and on the phone by pressing power and - Volume button+V.Button, back menu button...tried everything but nothing. I'm reading others had the same situation also. I wrote to the developers about it...i hope they answer back soon.
Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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Hi zig , firstly I will not suggest u to downgrade ur phone secondly do one thing to make ur phone processing faster.... Go to settings>apps>all> click the app and on the top right u will see an option ''disable'' , disable the preinstalled apps which u don't use like ''Google +,email,gmail,talk,fb,office suite,top contacts,retail demo, recommender,maps ,Google chrome,exchange services'' restart ur phone and then use..... Let me know how is it working.
Yea there is one more new update of Xperia u and that new ICS 6.1.1.B.1.54 version is good....it's bug free ,I would like u to upgrade it.
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Hey tyvm for a quick answer. I have done what you told me, except ofc the ones i use and exchange services, cos i dont know what it is, but im guessing its for incoming mails or messages maybe. It improved a bit, but it is still kinda laggy. The thing that is worrying me is a battery draining, it goes down rly fast. I know about the update you mentioned, but there seems to be even more new then that 6.1.1.b1.100. In any case how can i upgrade to those, be it new or older firmware? They are not listed in pcc, it sais its up to date with this last one i did. Thank you again for help.
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zigeddy said:
Hey tyvm for a quick answer. I have done what you told me, except ofc the ones i use and exchange services, cos i dont know what it is, but im guessing its for incoming mails or messages maybe. It improved a bit, but it is still kinda laggy. The thing that is worrying me is a battery draining, it goes down rly fast. I know about the update you mentioned, but there seems to be even more new then that 6.1.1.b1.100. In any case how can i upgrade to those, be it new or older firmware? They are not listed in pcc, it sais its up to date with this last one i did. Thank you again for help.
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To get a real lag reduction and battery drain issue, I suggest you to root atleast (without unlocking your boot loader which does not void your warranty).
For that you need flashtools from there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
However, B.1.100 is slightly better than the previous version
So to try that, flash it with flashtools, you can find the download link here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974430
You do not require root to flash Sony stock ROMs.
Another better alternative is to flash custom ROMs for locked bootloader,
My personal suggest, go for SlimCM ROM, pretty stable and snappier.
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miaad said:
To get a real lag reduction and battery drain issue, I suggest you to root atleast (without unlocking your boot loader which does not void your warranty).
For that you need flashtools from there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
However, B.1.100 is slightly better than the previous version
So to try that, flash it with flashtools, you can find the download link here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974430
You do not require root to flash Sony stock ROMs.
Another better alternative is to flash custom ROMs for locked bootloader,
My personal suggest, go for SlimCM ROM, pretty stable and snappier.
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So in essence i can flash newest stock B.1.100 without root, and not losing the waranty (subquestion only unlocking the bootloader voids waranty, but root no? I am asking this cos i do seem to remember but i might be wrong that root can also void it, and i wanna be sure . But if i decide to go for custom ROM which you suggested do i need root for that? With root i can remove loads of stuff which i cannot do now, so thats why the lag is much lesser?
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So in essence i can flash newest stock B.1.100 without root, and not losing the waranty (subquestion only unlocking the bootloader voids waranty, but root no? I am asking this cos i do seem to remember but i might be wrong that root can also void it, and i wanna be sure . But if i decide to go for custom ROM which you suggested do i need root for that? With root i can remove loads of stuff which i cannot do now, so thats why the lag is much lesser?
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Yes you can attain root access without unlocking your boot loader.
Use flashtool method or Bin4ry's method.
Again yes, you can flash SONY STOCK fw using flashtools (without root or unlocking) in flashmode (just keep in mind to "exclude TA")
Once you are rooted you can install apps such as greenify that really helps to last the battery longer.
Also you could remove the bloatware and other useless apps.
Or you even you can make choices to install Custom ROMs for locked bootloaders. Just check the development section.
This is my personal suggest: SlimCM ROM.
Though its CM9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143750
See the instructions for locked boot loaders.
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To root fw C.1.0 or any later versions, you need to
-flash the kernel alone of B.1.0.
-follow root procedure by flashtool or Bin4ry method.
-Then flash back the corresponding kernel of the ROM.
Done
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Ty for all the suggestions. I rly appreciate it. Think i will go for what u suggested first, slimCM. I checked it and it looks nice.. Althou some things are not so clear to me. In both instructions, for slimCM and in patch for locked bootloader it says wipe data or factory reset in recovery. What is recovery? And it also mentions to do the backup of my current ROM. How shall i do that. Wipe data and factory reset means all data gone from phone so i should backup at least photos, music and sms-es to my pc or some app.
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Ty for all the suggestions. I rly appreciate it. Think i will go for what u suggested first, slimCM. I checked it and it looks nice.. Althou some things are not so clear to me. In both instructions, for slimCM and in patch for locked bootloader it says wipe data or factory reset in recovery. What is recovery? And it also mentions to do the backup of my current ROM. How shall i do that. Wipe data and factory reset means all data gone from phone so i should backup at least photos, music and sms-es to my pc or some app.
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That's where you can find recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020897
CWM recovery is required to flash custom ROMs or MODs etc.
You can find the wipe data, cache options in the recovery menu. Just back up your contacts, messages and things.
Nothing from SD card will be lost.
Do carefully patch the ROM as per the instructions to make it into locked bootloader.
Copy that zip file in SD card and enter CWM recovery
-flash ROM
Done !
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heyyy
U can root ur device with out touching bootloader dats pretty easier....
but remember after rooting u need to install cwm recovery bcz its used to flash custom roms and rem u can also take take backup of ur entire rom
if anything goes wrong during flashing custom u can easily restore ur device to normal..... by using back up....
flash b.1.10 rom bcz it can be easily rooted by using flashtool......
So finally the process is root first, second recovery and finally flashing rom of ur choice.....
There are so many ROMS in dev section for locked bootloader......
njoyyyyyyyyy............
I ll attach CWM recovery files download and extract.... In the extract folder double click install(.bat file) make sure device connected with debugging mode on..... accept all superuser request on device........aft rooting u ll get super user app in apptry
PM if any difficulty
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Hello. This is my first post here so forgive me if i done or post it wrong.
In short i have updated phone from gb 6.0.B.1.564 to Ics 6.1.1.C.1.0 via pcc and it is from then acting very poorly in comparison to before, very laggy and slow in general. What id like to know now is what is best to do? I have heard there is some new latest firmware released for xu ics, is it possible for me to get that, and is it improved a bit performance? If nothing, can someone pls point me how to downgrade back to gb, or maybe suggest something else? Just so you know, my phone is not rooted and it has locked bootloader.
Thank you all in advance
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Flash .100 rom..... It is a lot better than previous ones
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Thank you all from the first to the last for all the suggestions and help. The XDA is awesome, and full of helpfull people. I will post how did it go with all the rooting and recovery and ROM Cheers again
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So i have backed up all the data (music, photos etc) on the pc. Tomorrow i will get on doing what you guys suggested. So to get it all confirmed, first do the root with flashtool, checkin superuser and rootme, and then i will be rooted. Then cwm recovery install, then applying the patch for locked bootloader for slimCM ROM, then i go back in cwm, make backup of current ROM and then wipe data, and then flash the rom.. That be the order? Is there any thing i should take special care of?
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I had a little problems. It wouldnt let me install the flashtool drivers. Probably cos i was doing it on laptop on win8. Will try it at home on win7.
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I had a little problems. It wouldnt let me install the flashtool drivers. Probably cos i was doing it on laptop on win8. Will try it at home on win7.
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Remember install flashtool while your anti-virus is disable...!
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I did that. But what i wanted to say i get error during the instalation of drivers. Flashtool alone was installed corectly.
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It will be lot better if you try it with Win 7 as Win 8 + Flashtool drivers don't go well together as 8 allows only signed drivers to get installed.
Though there's a thread on how to install Flashtool drivers on win 8.
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Hello all. I managed to install drivers. The fix for win8 worked. I started root in flashtool, done all that i was told to but it isnt rooted. Log says Root hack did not work. Any ideas? Cheers again for all the help
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Here's the Rooting Process for you.
This Rooting guide applies to all FW versions above B.1.10. (i.e. B.1.54/C.1.0/B.1.75/B.1.189/B.1.100)
1) Open Flashtool.
2) Click the Flash icon.
3) Select Flash Mode. (Make sure USB Debugging is ON in your Mobile Settings before connecting to PC)
4) Select & Flash the B.1.10 kernel. Then Reboot.
5) Select the Un-Lock icon and choose your preferred SU app & proceed.
6) Follow the on-screen instructions.
7) Now you have rooted your device.
8) Flash the kernel of your respective FW from the FTF file through Flash Mode and let the device reboot.
Downloads
B.1.10 Kernel - Download Here
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Hey thank you. I have done it already, even before i read. found some guides on xda. Now onwards to cwm and flashing another ROM. Hope it will be all ok. If i have some problems i'll post again here. Cheers all
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