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Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type fastboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will now enter temp CWM recovery
On your phone choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Here is the tutorial for Installing stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM plus root and CWM. I am not responsible or anyone mentioned below for bricking your phone in case, tested on my Xperia ray with unlocked bootloader using S1 tool.
Requirements
Unlocked Bootloader (preferred) although there is a work around for locked bootloader
4.0.2.A.0.62 FTF files
Flashtool
recoveryRay.img by and Rootxperia.zip b1n4ry (for rooting)
CWM
Installation:
How to Install stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM:
Download this stock 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM. Thank you Aire for providing the link.
After download you will have a zip file. Extract it.
Download flashtool here and extract it.
Create FTF file using flashtool from the 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM zip you extracted earlier. Now if you don't know how to create FTF files, there's a good tutorial here.
If you successfully created FTF file, you should see a file with extension “.ftf” in the “firmwares” folder inside “FlashTool” folder
Run the executable “X10FlashTool.exe” located in the FlashTool folder
Now click “Flash” button and select flashboot. Now select the firmware from the popup menu. Make sure “Wipe user data” box is checked and then click “OK”.
The application will ask you to put your Ray in flashboot mode, to do this turn off the phone, hold the volume down button while while connecting the USB cable to your computer.
Follow the on screen instruction and your device will reboot. Notice that the reboot process will take longer at first.
How to install Root
Please note that this is only applied to devices with unlocked bootloader. Alternately, you can just install a custom kernel and root using zergrush method but if you want to try the .62 kernel from this stock rom then do this.
Download rootxperia.zip here and place it in your sd card
Enter device in fastboot mode. Turn off phone, hold volume up while you connect the USB cable to computer
Download the recoverRAY.img provided below, you will get a zip file, extract it.
Open folder inside Flashtool where fastboot.exe exists (/FlashTool/x10flasher_lib)
Place the recoveryRAy.img inside the folder
Open command line in this folder
Test if it recognize your device, to do this type flashboot devices, if there is a result here proceed.
Now here's the tricky part, to enter a temporary recovery type fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
Now wait and your phone will reboot, you will see the FREE XPERIA splash screen and your device will not enter temp CWM recovery
Choose install custom zip, locate the rootxperia.zip you added earlier in your SD card and flash it.
Reboot, your device is now rooted.
*to root your device with locked bootloader, they say you can install previous stock kernel and root using zergrush method.
How to install CWM
Download this then extract
Make sure you enabled USB debugging, and also you need to set Screen timeout to 10 minutes so you don't miss the superuser promt
Run install-cwm1.cmd from the folder
Follow screen on screen instruction, reboot.
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Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
hansip87 said:
Thanks for this.. but.. i wonder what happened if i update from SEUS.. :-/ and also, is the kernel from aire already support Overclocking?
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Aire said, his current kernel supports .62 but they are currently working for repack based on this new firmware.
I haven't tried installing any custom firmware at the moment, I want to test this stock firmware for changes and improvement especially the baseband and battery consumption.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
EDIT: sorry you already did that thanks!
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
hansip87 said:
Hm ok, btw, can you post the original link for rootxperia.zip?
UPDATE: I'm trying to do SEUS update now though. Hope this thing won't brick..
UPDATE 2: SEUS update won't brick our phone if it uses the Testpoint method O what a happy day it is.. Let's see if i can flash aire kernel back.
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Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
adarwis said:
is that a global version or what ? some people said, that version has some bugs..
can we root this version with the new DoomLord v4 Root ?
from the Arc forum, i found that they can root their device with .62 firmware just by using flashtool.. can we do that so ?
thx
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The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Wow that is good news. Update is still not available in my region.
The firmware is provided by Aire, however if you encounter ftf generic firmware, it will be nice if you post it here.
As to bugs, I'm using this firmware for a day now and I noticed improvement in battery and speed, no bugs so far. I haven't tried the doomlord v4 root, but rooting via recovery is easy.
Sent from my ST18i using xda premium
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Yep it is I have already flashed back aire's kernel and it is flawless no more test point required. Yay! Thanks for all the devs.
Xperia blog says the firmware is targeted for users in Middle East North Africa region.
Users else where may see little if any noticeable change
sent from my gorgeus Xperia Ray
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
most download link from MultiUpload cannot download the firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 ROM, any alternative link?
Thanks.
San.subs said:
Does this not work if we previously updated the phone to 4.0.2.A.0.62 using SEUS?
Coz i got the following error when i ran the "fastboot boot recoveryRAY.img" command..
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
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If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
hansip87 said:
O that.. That means you need to unlock the bootloader (at least with Test Point method). Never thought that won't work before.
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idareyoutoclickthis said:
If your bootloader is still locked you can not root your device using that method. The only work around is to install previous kernel and root using zergrush method.
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Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
San.subs said:
Thank you "idareyoutoclickthis" and "hansip87" for your replies.
In fact I had rooted my Ray earlier 4.0.2.A.0.42ver using the zergrush method using DooMLoRD_v4_Root Which I lost when I upgraded to 4.0.2.A.0.62ver. Now DooMLoRD_v4_Root won't work with 4.0.2.A.0.62ver update.
Now what about the bootloader thing? Sorry for being so dumb. Can you please elaborate a bit? I've got only got to the point wherein i checked the status using the service menu (*#*#.....#*#). It only says Rooting Status: Bootloader unlocking allowed: Yes.
What do I have to do now? Please help.
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Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
idareyoutoclickthis said:
Indeed .62 is the latest built which include alot of improvements specially on batter issue.
If you don't want custom rom and kernel and is contented with the stock ROM and kernel then you don't need to unlock your bootloader.
to root your device, you need to flash stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 kernel only, you can do this with locked bootloader and root using zergrush method.
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Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
slimfady said:
Do I lose root if I restore the .62 kernel after rooting?
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I'm afraid yes but i never tried it though cause my bootloader is unlocked.
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
baradharajan said:
hi, what is the work around for locked bootloader , i am using 4.0.2.A.0.62, i dont want to use any custome rom or mod i want only root intalled on this. i use ARC -S
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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hi, where can i get the original stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM, not modified one to reflash from 4.0.2.A.0.62 rom.
Regards,
M.Baradharajan
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Ask in the Arc forum please.
even i got the same error remote: device must be rooted first... my bootloaders are unlocked.. wht shud i do now
*Notice that we didn't use fastboot flash boot ****.img here because as bin4ry said this recovery is designed to work just as recovery, if you flash it to your device it will NOT boot system anymore! This is just a temporary recovery for you so be careful not to flash it.
I dont read careful this note and now my phone's brick. I cannot access flashmode or fastbootmode anymore. Now my phone only log in temRECOVERY
Can anyone help me. From vietnam
OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
Fastboot flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676862 & boot into CWM by holding UP VOL KEY when the blue light lights up
Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
Flash SuperUser & Power off again
Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
Enjoy root =)
Other Useful Things for our new-found ICS:
Google Now with working voice search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1747224
S-Voice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26300180#post26300180
what kernel did tou use?
Could you please give a link?
royalbloodvi said:
OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
[*]Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
[*]Fastboot flash any 2.3.7 Kernel with CWM
[*]Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
[*]Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
[*]Flash SuperUser & Power off again
[*]Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
[*]Enjoy root =)
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I checked it works for SXP.
Thanks for your help! :good:
i used this methode yesterday! and works perfect.
thanks for your posting
hagen.von.tronje said:
what kernel did tou use?
Could you please give a link?
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First post updated with kernel link
thanks !
need unlocked bootloader?
Do you need an unlocked bootloaderto root the device?
ste71m said:
Do you need an unlocked bootloaderto root the device?
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Yes, you would need to unlock your bootloader.
EDIT: Working good. Now If I want to go to CWM how can I do that ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992&page=56
locked bootloader , with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29752123&postcount=530
4rch0 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992&page=56
locked bootloader , with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29752123&postcount=530
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Guess I'll wait for an easier method, if there will be one...
If I want a CWM I need to flash Doom's Kernel than again back to the stock ?
Yes, or wait until someone creates a new kernel for ICS.
royalbloodvi said:
OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
Fastboot flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676862 & boot into CWM by holding UP VOL KEY when the blue light lights up
Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
Flash SuperUser & Power off again
Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
Enjoy root =)
Other Useful Things for our new-found ICS:
Google Now with working voice search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1747224
S-Voice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26300180#post26300180
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I on stock ICS 4.0.4 , Should i try this method directly or i need to unlock bootloader as someone has asked before ??
Will the method for unlocking / relocking bootloader remains same as that for GB ? i cant find a post about bootloader locking & unlocking for ICS !!
And after i have locked bootloader after performing the whole process, will my DRM keys ( track id etc ) remain intact ??
aayush_neov said:
I on stock ICS 4.0.4 , Should i try this method directly or i need to unlock bootloader as someone has asked before ??
Will the method for unlocking / relocking bootloader remains same as that for GB ? i cant find a post about bootloader locking & unlocking for ICS !!
And after i have locked bootloader after performing the whole process, will my DRM keys ( track id etc ) remain intact ??
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Use this to unlock the BL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29281222
after you have unlocked follow the instructions on this topic
What about CWM?
is there anyway to CWM work?
so for the one who can't unlock their bootloaders
Which SuperUser zip file should I download? there is a long list on the site and some fo them marked as x86 and ARM
EDIT- never mind this one worked "Superuser-3.2-arm-signed.zip"
3.2 is beta release. You can use 3.1.3 and 3.2. Make sure its for arm v7.
royalbloodvi said:
OBTAINING ROOT FOR XPERIA P ICS
Download the .tft file here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838457&page=3 & then change the .tft to .zip & extract just kernel.sin, you will need this to get back to stock ICS kernel later on.
Enter Fastboot mode by holding UP volume key while plugging in USB
Fastboot flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676862 & boot into CWM by holding UP VOL KEY when the blue light lights up
Download the SuperUser zip file located here: http://androidsu.com/superuser/ & choose the ARM device type
Send the Superuser zip file anywhere to the sdcard
Flash SuperUser & Power off again
Fastboot mode again, and flash the stock kernel.sin that you extracted from the .tft file
Enjoy root =)
Other Useful Things for our new-found ICS:
Google Now with working voice search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1747224
S-Voice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26300180#post26300180
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After unlocking bootloader with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794800
I can proceed directly to this thread ??
And for relocking bootloader, do i have to flash the ICS rom again ?
i think i need to unlock my bootloader and root to install jellybean rom on xperia u,i know how to unlock my bootloader.i would like to install DevSwift1 rom on my xperia u,instruction said that ,"first flash experimental kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2326515
1)by flashing the experimental kernel ,will it root and install CWM recovery on my phone ?
2) every Jb install tutorial showing after flashing the experimental kernel ,extract the JB rom `zip and flash the kernel.ftf file by fastboot mode,but their is no kernel in the rom,but their is boot file...?(not boot.image file their is only a boot file and few other files)
3)does this mean i have to first flash the experimental kernel and i have to flash the kernel.ftf or the boot.image in the rom ?
4)i am very confuse could some one answer this questions and give me a step by step guide please don`t say just flash ,tell me like eg:-fastboot mode >select kernel to flash
SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH ,IF YOU CAN`T UNDERSTAND PLEASE ASK ME .........
If u have unlocked boot loader
Flash boot.img in the zip
Enter recovery
And follow ROM instruction
Thats it....
bharathbondfire said:
If u have unlocked boot loader
Flash boot.img in the zip
Enter recovery
And follow ROM instruction
Thats it....
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but their is no "boot.image" in the zip,just "boot " file ....!!'! ,by the way can you answer my above questions!? It will ne very helpful to me,thank you...!!!!
xperia anfer said:
but their is no "boot.image" in the zip,just "boot " file ....!!'! ,by the way can you answer my above questions!? It will ne very helpful to me,thank you...!!!!
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Do you have rooted phone and unlocked bootloader?
If yes then you flash experimental kernel and follow instructions.
asd987 said:
Do you have rooted phone and unlocked bootloader?
If yes then you flash experimental kernel and follow instructions.
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i thought i know how to unlock my bootloader but i think it didn`t work,i unlock my bootloader via flashtool and it complete without a error but i don`t think it works ,because sony pc companion still recognize my phone.........!!!!! please help i cant understand the other bootloader unlocking methode thats why use the flashtool...........!!!! but i flash the experimental kernel and i able to go in to the CWM Recovery ......!!! somebody pleas help me
did i correctly unlock my bootloader or i still have a lock bootloader ?
their is many people here but no one to help me,i know this is not a very complicated thing to the XDA members but it is complicated to me ,don`t ignore me
I find this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22341848&postcount=4 for check if your bootloader is unlocked.
asd987 said:
I find this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22341848&postcount=4 for check if your bootloader is unlocked.
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it showing "Bootloader Unlocked - Yes " acording to that thread(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?) my bootloader is unlocked ,but my phone still recognize by the pc companion,i think if the bootloader is unlocked pc companion will no longer recognize my device.... but any way thank you for replying
I connect my phone to pc companion and it is recognize. I have installed CM11 on my phone, so I think your bootloader is unlocked.
So then you flash experimental kernel and then wipe cache/data/dalvik cache and flash zip.
Press thanks if I helped you
asd987 said:
I connect my phone to pc companion and it is recognize. I have installed CM11 on my phone, so I think your bootloader is unlocked.
So then you flash experimental kernel and then wipe cache/data/dalvik cache and flash zip.
Press thanks if I helped you
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hmm ,can you help me to install jb rom on xperia U,
after flash experimental kernel, do i need to unzip the rom (DevSwift1 `s Jellybean rom) file and flash the kernel.elf or the boot.image ?
xperia anfer said:
hmm ,can you help me to install jb rom on xperia U,
after flash experimental kernel, do i need to unzip the rom (DevSwift1 `s Jellybean rom) file and flash the kernel.elf or the boot.image ?
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No, go to cwm recovery and do full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache) and then choose install zip from sdcard and install rom zip (don't unzip before).
asd987 said:
No, go to cwm and and do full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache) and then choose install zip from sdcard and install rom zip (don't unzip before).
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thanks ,I ask that question because of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl ,if you have time please watch this .......!!!!
are this steps correct ?
1)unlock the bootloader
2) flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)- """will flash experimental kernel,root and install CWM recover ?
3)full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache)
4) flash rom via CWM
5)reboot to system
xperia anfer said:
thanks ,I ask that question because of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl ,if you have time please watch this .......!!!!
are this steps correct ?
1)unlock the bootloader
2) flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)- """will flash experimental kernel,root and install CWM recover ?
3)full wipe (cache, data, dalvik-cache)
4) flash rom via CWM
5)reboot to system
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between 1 and 2 steps you must root your phone. To do this follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
2) you don't need unzip the kernel.elf, just move rom zip to the phone. In this video that you add he use kernel.elf, but you can use experimental kernel (has many features like overclocking so you can use this kernel) and flash like he done for kernel.elf
Then just follow instructions on your video
asd987 said:
between 1 and 2 steps you must root your phone. To do this follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
2) you don't need unzip the kernel.elf, just move rom zip to the phone. In this video that you add he use kernel.elf, but you can use experimental kernel (has many features like overclocking so you can use this kernel) and flash like he done for kernel.elf
Then just follow instructions on your video
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no i said "flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)" only for the flashing experimental kernel,i agree with you i should not unzip the rom file.....!!!
that video he unzip the rom file and flash a file and then he install the rom via CWM recovery,1st part of that video(i gave you the, link for the 2nd part) he flash experimental kernel,thats why ask you do that questions
i give you the both link and then you understand what i am saying and what i am confuse about ,please watch and reply soon....!!!
1st part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V232...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
2nd part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
xperia anfer said:
no i said "flash experimental kernel(unzip the kernel file and flash the boot.image via fastboot)" only for the flashing experimental kernel,i agree with you i should not unzip the rom file.....!!!
that video he unzip the rom file and flash a file and then he install the rom via CWM recovery,1st part of that video(i gave you the, link for the 2nd part) he flash experimental kernel,thats why ask you do that questions
i give you the both link and then you understand what i am saying and what i am confuse about ,please watch and reply soon....!!!
1st part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V232...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
2nd part - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Uw...dTRFN0sPvYjlmf-6yQ8KDv&feature=c4-overview-vl
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when you rooted phone (follow my link) flash this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 with flashtool. you don't need flash kernel.elf, because you flash experimental kernel.
then just go to cwm and follow instructions
asd987 said:
when you rooted phone (follow my link) flash this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 with flashtool. you don't need flash kernel.elf, because you flash experimental kernel.
then just go to cwm and follow instructions
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Thanks for your help.. you help me a lot ,just one last question are you saying that ,
" flashing experimental kernel will not root my phone ?
i am on 6.1.1.b.1.54 firmware so this version can not flash via flashtool but i found another way......thanks for your time ,i think you understand my reason for the confuse after watching the those videos....
i am not saying that you don`t know about this, but ,,.I am creating a new thread about " my bootloader unlocked or locked ? "because i have a small doubt about that" ( from my knowledge after bootloader unlocked, pc companion will not recognize my phone,that`s why we can not get sony officail updates via pc companion "after" unlocking the bootloader)
once againg thanks please answer my last question ?
xperia anfer said:
Thanks for your help.. you help me a lot ,just one last question are you saying that ,
" flashing experimental kernel will not root my phone ?
i am on 6.1.1.b.1.54 firmware so this version can not flash via flashtool but i found another way......thanks for your time ,i think you understand my reason for the confuse after watching the those videos....
i am not saying that you don`t know about this, but ,,.I am creating a new thread about " my bootloader unlocked or locked ? "because i have a small doubt about that" ( from my knowledge after bootloader unlocked, pc companion will not recognize my phone,that`s why we can not get sony officail updates via pc companion "after" unlocking the bootloader)
once againg thanks please answer my last question ?
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Answer on your question :No it will not
if you have doubt if you have unlocked bootloader try again. i think this will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/issues/guide-beginners-how-to-unlock-t1971363
I didn't know that you have b.1.54 firmware
To root you must first flash B.1.10 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/LcgUNFYl/Xperia_U_ICS_404_kernel_nu.html
Than root wtih these http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
Than flash b.1.54 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/ob4lM4PB/xperia_u_611B154_World_kernel.html
to istall jeally bean only flash experimental kernel:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 and copy rom zip to phone. you don't neeed to have rooted phone.
Then go to cwm and follow instruction to flash rom
I hope i help you and sorry for my bad english
asd987 said:
Answer on your question :No it will not
if you have doubt if you have unlocked bootloader try again. i think this will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/issues/guide-beginners-how-to-unlock-t1971363
I didn't know that you have b.1.54 firmware
To root you must first flash B.1.10 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/LcgUNFYl/Xperia_U_ICS_404_kernel_nu.html
Than root wtih these http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/ics-noob-proof-root-via-flashtool-t1933985
Than flash b.1.54 kernel here: http://www.4shared.com/file/ob4lM4PB/xperia_u_611B154_World_kernel.html
to istall jeally bean only flash experimental kernel:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/u-development/kernel-experimental-v11c-t2326515 and copy rom zip to phone. you don't neeed to have rooted phone.
Then go to cwm and follow instruction to flash rom
I hope i help you and sorry for my bad english
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("if you have doubt if you have unlocked bootloader try again. i think this will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/issues/guide-beginners-how-to-unlock-t1971363")
i follow this steps i want to find it works or not ???
Hi guys.
I really took my time and I have searched the whole forum, all the threads involving rooting and also googled the heck of it, but still I am not pretty 100% sure how should I root mine Z2 23.0.1.A.0.167 after update as in many threads I found different answers.
Could please someone point me how to root my Z2?
Specifications below:
- first time root
- no custom recovery
- bought as 4.4.2, now updated to 4.4.4 @23.0.1.A.0.167
- UK, unbranded
I would like to get root, have custom recovery, could flash custom roms/kernels, etc.
I will really appreciate any help.
Thanks.
1. Use flashtool to downgrade to 314 firmware (exclude data)
2. Root and install recovery
3. Flash 167 rom
4. Useflashtool to flash pre-rooted 167 firmware (excluding data and system)
This method would alow you to keep your bootloader locked
I recomend using the TA Backup tool to backup ur TA just incase you want to unlock your bootloader
(when you root your device on 314)
Envious_Data said:
1. Use flashtool to downgrade to 314 firmware (exclude data)
2. Root and install recovery
3. Flash 167 rom
4. Useflashtool to flash pre-rooted 167 firmware (excluding data and system)
This method would alow you to keep your bootloader locked
I recomend using the TA Backup tool to backup ur TA just incase you want to unlock your bootloader
(when you root your device on 314)
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wow this sucks do we have to downgrade ?
and where do i find these can you give links ty
Envious_Data said:
1. Use flashtool to downgrade to 314 firmware (exclude data)
2. Root and install recovery
3. Flash 167 rom
4. Useflashtool to flash pre-rooted 167 firmware (excluding data and system)
This method would alow you to keep your bootloader locked
I recomend using the TA Backup tool to backup ur TA just incase you want to unlock your bootloader
(when you root your device on 314)
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Thank you very much. Looks like I am going to play with it today.
(something changes if I dont care about my bootloader unlocked?)
MonsterMMORPG said:
wow this sucks do we have to downgrade ?
and where do i find these can you give links ty
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I would also like to get the links even I saw threads describing it, but just for clarification.
MonsterMMORPG said:
wow this sucks do we have to downgrade ?
and where do i find these can you give links ty
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http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
If you have a unlocked bootloader you can just flash a recovery and use it to flash A root zip
splasenekladivo said:
Thank you very much. Looks like I am going to play with it today.
(something changes if I dont care about my bootloader unlocked?)
I would also like to get the links even I saw threads describing it, but just for clarification.
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Links above
Bootloader cant be unlocked at all unless YOU unlock it via flashtool or fastboot
Envious_Data said:
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
If you have a unlocked bootloader you can just flash a recovery and use it to flash A root zip
Links above
Bootloader cant be unlocked at all unless YOU unlock it via flashtool or fastboot
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Thanks for the links.
I thought you can easily unlock bootloader via Sony code, as I checked mine in software info I would be able to do it, or am I wrong?
In case I have unlocked bootloader, I will just flash via flash tool for example the dual recovery, then flash prerooted rom and I am good to go right?
(when I will pass all of this I will write it over here)
splasenekladivo said:
Thanks for the links.
I thought you can easily unlock bootloader via Sony code, as I checked mine in software info I would be able to do it, or am I wrong?
In case I have unlocked bootloader, I will just flash via flash tool for example the dual recovery, then flash prerooted rom and I am good to go right?
(when I will pass all of this I will write it over here)
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Flash pre-rooted rom and flash a 167 FTF (exclude system and data)
If your on unlocked bootloader flash recovery and then use recovery to flash a pre-rooted rom
Envious_Data said:
Flash pre-rooted rom and flash a 167 FTF (exclude system and data)
If your on unlocked bootloader flash recovery and then use recovery to flash a pre-rooted rom
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Thanks again, going to try it and will report afterwards.
Cheers.
splasenekladivo said:
Thanks again, going to try it and will report afterwards.
Cheers.
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One more question, any way to get root before flashing whole rom so I can run titanium backup before I wipe the whole thing?
Get your backup before the process.
Hi.
I have a Xperia Tablet Z2 (SGP521) with Android 6.0.1 (build 23.5.A.0.570) without root, and I would like to make the root, how can I do?
Thanks in advance.
I'm sorry for my english.
Only way is:
- come back to original rom 4.4.2, using Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
- root using Flashtool,
- flash TWRP http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/Older_Releases/XZDualRecovery_2.8.21
- flash a prerooted rom using TWRP 2.8.21, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/prerooted-zip-vmo-ru-ua-kz-t3362729
- flash TWRP 3.0 can download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 Recroot combined v 4
To go on recovery, at the vibration when you turn on your device, push volume down button and recovery will start
I made it all working fine
lorisino said:
Only way is:
- come back to original rom 4.4.2, using Flashtool http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
- root using Flashtool,
- flash TWRP http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/Older_Releases/XZDualRecovery_2.8.21
- flash a prerooted rom using TWRP 2.8.21, http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/general/prerooted-zip-vmo-ru-ua-kz-t3362729
- flash TWRP 3.0 can download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 Recroot combined v 4
To go on recovery, at the vibration when you turn on your device, push volume down button and recovery will start
I made it all working fine
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Hello,
why i need something "flash" after rooting? i dont understand what is the "flash" do?
Paja LT said:
Hello,
why i need something "flash" after rooting? i dont understand what is the "flash" do?
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"Flash" means installing something to the internal memory.
You need to go back to a "rootable" version and after having your terminal rooted you can flash the latest rooted ROM.
Following the instructions on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...lipopprerooted231a128z2-tabletsgp511-t3100821 I suggest you:
Flash the Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware with Flashtool;
Unlock the bootloader (not sure it is strictly needed but better avoid potential issues) with Flashtool (use the Sony website to get the unlock code as the automatic retrieval of Flashtool did not work for me);
Root using the script mentioned in the thread;
Flash the custom recovery;
Flash the rooted 6.0.1 ROM.
maxlnc said:
"Flash" means installing something to the internal memory.
You need to go back to a "rootable" version and after having your terminal rooted you can flash the latest rooted ROM.
Following the instructions on this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...lipopprerooted231a128z2-tabletsgp511-t3100821 I suggest you:
Flash the Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware with Flashtool;
Unlock the bootloader (not sure it is strictly needed but better avoid potential issues) with Flashtool (use the Sony website to get the unlock code as the automatic retrieval of Flashtool did not work for me);
Root using the script mentioned in the thread;
Flash the custom recovery;
Flash the rooted 6.0.1 ROM.
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Thank you for the reply, as i understant the devise will work fine without any flashing? "Flash" means something installing in internal memory, but I do not understand why should I do it ?
please help me to root devise.
flashTool writing: "ERROR Illegal key size or default parameters."
That can i do?
Andriusss said:
please help me to root devise.
flashTool writing: "ERROR Illegal key size or default parameters."
That can i do?
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You cant make the root with the flashtool! Copy the SuperSu (download newest zip) on your tablet (anywhere) and proceed with this: "TabZ2-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer" you already downloaded from the tutorial. when you launch the "install.bat", the tablet will be rooted and twrp installed it auto-boot into twrp and now you can isntall your copied supersu zip then you can proceed with the tutorial
Got it fixed. In my first CWM Backup from the Dualrecovery Package (installer) was a working boot.img All fine now!