Does anyone know where I can find the Rogers .ftf file for the r800A?
I don't want to root my phone until I have a 100% safe method to fall back on.
Would using Sony Ericsson Update Service be able to do the same thing?
Thanks.
you could follow the decrypting your own rom tutorial in the x10 forum, don't ask me how though... I have never done it myself
can someone with a bricked xperia play r800a at least tell me if the tool I posted above works?
That should work no problem there should be a repair option after you follow the steps they line out
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RacecarBMW said:
Does anyone know where I can find the Rogers .ftf file for the r800A?
I don't want to root my phone until I have a 100% safe method to fall back on.
Would using Sony Ericsson Update Service be able to do the same thing?
Thanks.
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Rooting your phone will cause no problems. Its the removing of bloat after that should not have been removed that might cause problems. I removed all the apps on the safe apps to remove thread and caused no problems.
If your bootloader is unlocked you cannot use SEUS to recover or even get ota updates. You will have to flash your phone to recover it. If your bootloader is still locked then you can use SEUS to recover the play.
I was rooted with loads of bloat removed. Just used SUES to reinstall the original phone software. It will just download the files you removed after the root.
Thanks so much everyone.
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Hi.
I bought my X10 for about 2 weeks ago.
I needed rooting to get ridd off some links and apps installed by Telenor(my subscriber in Norway)
My question is, do i need to unroot it if i want to send it to service?
I used a guide on this forum to root it. with id : 717949
Maybe that rooting process dosen't take backup of my old ROM?
And when 2.1 or 2.2 come from Sony Ericsson is there any problems with my rooted phone, or can i just use Sony's updater to get my phone unrooted at that point?
Thanks for all reply's
Use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740240
Unbelieveably easy.
But first update your phone to 026 with SEUS, Sony Ericsson Update Service.
Ha dé.
Forgot this, rooting does not make backups of your ROM.
But the "One click root" just requires one more click to be unrooted.
Dead easy. (but the first time I ran it, I had to run it twice... )
It seemed that it rooted and unrooted the first time I tried it.
So I just ran it again.
All is fine now.
thanks
I know about this one click rooting program.
but when i have used the method on this forum called (Newbies guide to rooting) i don't have a backup of my Branded ROM?
Can i use a Generic-Nordic ROM to make my X10i unrooted again? for service purposes?
I don't need my phone subscriber's ROM, I just wan't a way to get my phone ready for service if i need it
arrtoo said:
thanks
I know about this one click rooting program.
but when i have used the method on this forum called (Newbies guide to rooting) i don't have a backup of my Branded ROM?
Can i use a Generic-Nordic ROM to make my X10i unrooted again? for service purposes?
I don't need my phone subscriber's ROM, I just wan't a way to get my phone ready for service if i need it
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Dont worry , be happy.
Why do you worry about servicing, have you EVER serviced an SE phone that often before?
BTW, by the way, the root method I referred to has a button called Unroot.
If your phone needs servicing, do you think you will be able to reflash it before sending it to to service ?
you've got a point
Hello there,
To start off, I am new to Android system but now, I am comfortable at using it.
My Device: Sony Ericsson WT19i
Firmware Version: 4.0.2.A.0.58
Root Status: Rooted
Did some googling on how to root phone, and successfully rooted my phone and same time found out that .62 version of my phone's firmware is not rootable so stayed positively there for a month.
Now seeing other users CM7, CM9, CWM(ClockWorkMod) and other stuff which I don't even know made me crazy to test them out too. Besides, sony's stock rom is getting on my nerves.
So, what do I do now? Could anyone direct me on
1. Updating to .62 and still be able to root.
2. Custom Mods? How?
A big thank you for going through this.
Regards,
GaNi
first unlock your bootloader and flash custom kernel..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613
Doing OTA update on your phone will keep root. It means, if you have .58 firmware and root, and you do update via 3G or Wifi on your phone to .62, root stays the same.
For custom mods, you should first get familiar, what is ROM, kernel, what these do. Then it will be easier for you.
As for custom ROM, you will need custom kernel, which will require unlocked bootloader, which can be done via official method on Sony website, or via test point method(S1Tool). Either way you lose your warranty.
Regarding bootloader, look at screenshot please.
Do I still unlock it?
@someguy
The country which I reside costs a freaking lot for an MB, OTA updates could be my last alternative.
PS: Could we able to set the status back to normal so it doesn't look like it got it's warranty voided?
GxGaNi said:
Regarding bootloader, look at screenshot please.
Do I still unlock it?
@someguy
The country which I reside costs a freaking lot for an MB, OTA updates could be my last alternative.
PS: Could we able to set the status back to normal so it doesn't look like it got it's warranty voided?
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Yes you can unlock it
GxGaNi said:
Regarding bootloader, look at screenshot please.
Do I still unlock it?
@someguy
The country which I reside costs a freaking lot for an MB, OTA updates could be my last alternative.
PS: Could we able to set the status back to normal so it doesn't look like it got it's warranty voided?
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Yes, you can unlock the bootloader, both ways.
You can later on relock bootloader, then it will appear like this again.
OTA update can be done over WiFi also on your mobile.
Tried to do an OTA. Now it shows my phone is already on the latest software. No idea.
I decided to flash it with STOCK .62 ROM.
Is this ROM good to by flashed with? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560660
Author say's it rooted already. I'll just use a flash tool.
try to unlock bootloader first
Unlock bootloader on .58?
You say if I have .58 rooted phone and make OTA with Wi Fi, my phone will still be rooted. I try that, download update, mobile restart itself, but and the end of process show message "Error, cannot update"
I dont wont to unlock bootloader because I dont need custom kernel, I only need update stock kernel .62.
Thanks for reply.
my wt19i stuck at sony ericsson logo after install 062 with custom rom with root
anyone can help?
solved with flashing
sathreeyo said:
my wt19i stuck at sony ericsson logo after install 062 with custom rom with root
anyone can help?
solved with flashing
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Custom ROM also requires custom kernel.
Sent from my WT19i using xda premium
is kernel changing with changing rom or it stays until you change it?
manilu001 said:
is kernel changing with changing rom or it stays until you change it?
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I think you need Flashtools to flash a custom kernel (assuming the bootloader is previously unlocked) with ClockWork Mod (CWM) bundled.
After flashing the custom kernel, you reboot into CWM mode (depends on your phone model), erase system memory and install the new ROM (which should be in a .zip file in your SD Card).
Was anyone able to get "Ad Hoc" wpa_suplicant working for Live?
OK, so i had rooted my x10a (usa) the other day and couldnt figure out how to get the 2.3 to work from 2.1 and such so i gave up. So today I restored factory settings to get rid of root and did not unroot first, which i take was the wrong process i take it seeing as the problems i now have. Cant download anything, i can go to market but nothing downloads. superuser is still in my apps on my menu but its grey and i cant uninstall it nor can i from market. the only icons are the ones i left that i didnt uninstall when i rooted, so its obvious my system restore did not do anything but hurt me. I tried rooting again via superoneclick and it claims ok your rooted but i cant do anything with market to download titanium etc and the superuser icon still is grey even after shutting down and turning back on.
I have all files on my sd card but this stupid 2.1 wont let me look at sd files from the phone. Is there a way i can get this thing restored back? i can get the sd card stuff onto my phone since 2.1 dont have a way to see files like the newer android does. My avail, precedent etc all with 2.3 android had a my files icon. I went with this phone cus i wanted a faster android phone that was a little older to save money. I love it but i had to ditch 2.1 it had on it. Unfortunately i screwed myself here lol. All help would be great!!!! Thanks.
tsiconquest88 said:
OK, so i had rooted my x10a (usa) the other day and couldnt figure out how to get the 2.3 to work from 2.1 and such so i gave up. So today I restored factory settings to get rid of root and did not unroot first, which i take was the wrong process i take it seeing as the problems i now have. Cant download anything, i can go to market but nothing downloads. superuser is still in my apps on my menu but its grey and i cant uninstall it nor can i from market. the only icons are the ones i left that i didnt uninstall when i rooted, so its obvious my system restore did not do anything but hurt me. I tried rooting again via superoneclick and it claims ok your rooted but i cant do anything with market to download titanium etc and the superuser icon still is grey even after shutting down and turning back on.
I have all files on my sd card but this stupid 2.1 wont let me look at sd files from the phone. Is there a way i can get this thing restored back? i can get the sd card stuff onto my phone since 2.1 dont have a way to see files like the newer android does. My avail, precedent etc all with 2.3 android had a my files icon. I went with this phone cus i wanted a faster android phone that was a little older to save money. I love it but i had to ditch 2.1 it had on it. Unfortunately i screwed myself here lol. All help would be great!!!! Thanks.
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Hello, you might need to use this as Last Resort. Backup If You Can before doing this!!!
SONY has "Repair Phone'' Option by uninstall and reinstall Stock ROM as before. Follow guide below, its adapted from SONY website:
"Update/Repair your phone via PCC OR SUS
PCC (PC COMPANION) – Repair your software with this .First do the setup without connecting your mobile to pc.(only connect when you are asked to).
Do it as follow >> PCC > SUPPORT ZONE> SOFTWARE UPDATE> REPAIR SOFTWARE (written with blue)
PC Companion http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion/
SUS ( Sony Update Service) ... download and install it on pc and follow the on-screen instructions http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe
or
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
Both the links are same ''
If the PCC/SUS says ''your update is last update try later", just install anyway.
MORE QUESTIONS: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36287 (probably answered)
Hope this helps
Sincerely,
whitefang
Wow thanks! Im going to try this. I already have pcc on my laptop so I will do what u said with it. I will also dl sus and do that too. Both wont hurt right?
tsiconquest88 said:
Wow thanks! Im going to try this. I already have pcc on my laptop so I will do what u said with it. I will also dl sus and do that too. Both wont hurt right?
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Welcome. Yeap. PCC will be more friendly for me Any one of them will lead to same results (restore into 2.3.3update) anyway Wish you get what you want
sincerely,
whitefang
PSls kindly hit "Thanks" button as an appreciation if you can.Very much appreciated
Thanks however my phone can't be repaired back to 2.3 since it's a usa and branded att phone. Which was why I was trying the root method.
Fortunately FXP helped me through it all as. I had some pretty nashy errors I caused. I'm now happily xda 2.3'd lol.
Oh, i see. Anyway, congratulations and welcome to xda. Enjoy
Whitefang
tsiconquest88 said:
Thanks however my phone can't be repaired back to 2.3 since it's a usa and branded att phone. Which was why I was trying the root method.
Fortunately FXP helped me through it all as. I had some pretty nashy errors I caused. I'm now happily xda 2.3'd lol.
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Next time you flash anything, use recovery and make a backup.
If you were rooted you can flash global 2.3.3 stock update with flashtool. I also use AT&T and did this (back in Dec of 2010 )
Sent from my X10S using XDA
I'm wondering if there's a clear and fully working tutorial on how to unroot and restore a Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17a to stock so I can send the phone off for repair.
This is what I have so far:
UnRoot the phone using the ZergRush Exploit
Plug in phone and use PCCompanion and use the repair option.
I don't think I can so a Factory Reset on the phone since some stock apps were removed after root.
So has anyone else restored to stock after root and succeeded and is this the right way to do this?
Thanks.
garychencool said:
I'm wondering if there's a clear and fully working tutorial on how to unroot and restore a Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro SK17a to stock so I can send the phone off for repair.
This is what I have so far:
UnRoot the phone using the ZergRush Exploit
Plug in phone and use PCCompanion and use the repair option.
I don't think I can so a Factory Reset on the phone since some stock apps were removed after root.
So has anyone else restored to stock after root and succeeded and is this the right way to do this?
Thanks.
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Just use Sony Update Service and re-install the firmware with wipe data ticked.
OR
flash ftf file through flashtool with wipe data ticked ofcourse.
You don't even have to unroot because following any of the two methods above will automatically remove root access
Sudanminipro said:
Just use Sony Update Service and re-install the firmware with wipe data ticked.
OR
flash ftf file through flashtool with wipe data ticked ofcourse.
You don't even have to unroot because following any of the two methods above will automatically remove root access
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Thank you for this, I was just making sure if I will do it right. I'll still unroot for additional "safety" since Sony Mobile's unlocked bootloader dispute, of course I didn't unlock it, yet.
Hi,
I rooted my Z2 tablet a few days ago and have found that I don't really need the advantages it brings (from what I can tell). SO - I want to get it back to the way it was when I first opened the box.
I have seen threads about different devices and how to restore them to factory or stock (??), but they seem to call for specific files or flash software. So that brings me once again to this forum to figure out whether anyone can direct me to some instructions on how to do this. I figure it shouldn't be too hard. Just being careful.
Thanks very much for the advice once again.
I think if you flash the rootable kernel again, you could use an unrooting tool to undo the root. I'm also aware that there are files that you can flash to re-lock the bootloader (I once did this with an Xperia mini pro, although I'm not sure if such file exists for this tablet) but the DRM keys are lost forever a.f.a.i.k. But at least if you manage to re-lock the bootloader you will be able to install F/W upgrades through official ways again.
degraaff said:
I think if you flash the rootable kernel again, you could use an unrooting tool to undo the root. I'm also aware that there are files that you can flash to re-lock the bootloader (I once did this with an Xperia mini pro, although I'm not sure if such file exists for this tablet) but the DRM keys are lost forever a.f.a.i.k. But at least if you manage to re-lock the bootloader you will be able to install F/W upgrades through official ways again. Anyhow, you won't be able to restore to (more or less) factory status without at least flashing a couple of files.
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THank you for the response. Unfortunately i'm not even sure how I would go about flashing 'the rootable kernel'.... Feeling a bit foolish for getting into this actually.
From what i'm reading, it seems like I need to get the stock software and start again. So i'm looking for the 'FTF' for my tablet, which is a SGP511. Not having any luck though.
Which was the process that you followed to root it?
degraaff said:
Which was the process that you followed to root it?
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It was on another site - can't remember which. It got the clockwork mod installed. I think? Or was that just a recovery thing? No idea.
I'm actually now just doing a factory reset to see what happens, and it said 'root access possibly lost' in the process, which I thought was a good sign. Guess i'll keep tinkering with enough caution to eventually get the warranty back in tact.
Hopefully the loss of DRM doesn't effect the warranty.
In that case I guess you will have to download a firmware ftf file of an official unmodded firmware (preferably one of your region but I think especially if you have the wifi-only version it doesn't matter much as long as it contains the interface and input languages that you need), and install (or "flash") that using Flashtool. After that the root will certainly be gone and if you could then find a file to relock your bootloader I think your warrenty will be fine. I honestly don't think that Sony service and repair personel will check for DRM keys every time before repairing a device.
UPDATE
Factory reset appears to have gotten things back to normal. My plan is now just to unroot using an unroot tool (app i guess?) and then to lock the bootloader some how as well.
fearofbirds said:
Factory reset appears to have gotten things back to normal. My plan is now just to unroot using an unroot tool (app i guess?) and then to lock the bootloader some how as well.
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So it's certain that the tablet is still rooted at this moment? Some superuser apps have an option to do a full unroot, such as SuperSU, you could try that
That's great. I think that's sorted it out. SuperSU had the full unroot option and it looks like it's all sorted.
Thanks for the help.