Hello everyone,
I would like to know if there is any (tested) method of rooting xperia pro with firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62. My phone is unlocked. I have no idea if my bootloader is locked or unlocked...
Some say they rooted this firmware, some say they failed, and I would like to know for sure if there is any way to root it.
The reason I want to root my phone is mainly to remove the annoying preintalled apps.
Any help would be great. Thanks!
How To Root Xperia Pro MK16I 4.0.2.A.0.62
I had to downgrade the software back down to version 4.0.2.A.0.58 in order to root the phone. My thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22619413#post22619413 refers.
Unfortunately, as yet, nobody seems to have posted a simple method of rooting the phone with version 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Cheers
MutleyB said:
I had to downgrade the software back down to version 4.0.2.A.0.58 in order to root the phone. My thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22619413#post22619413 refers.
Unfortunately, as yet, nobody seems to have posted a simple method of rooting the phone with version 4.0.2.A.0.62.
Cheers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a rooted 4.0.1.A.0.283.
Will the phone stay rooted if I upgrade to 4.0.2.A.0.62?
Thanks in advance,
Danny
as long as you update it OTA it should keep rooted.
updating with PC companion will remove the root access
Brainless-DJ said:
as long as you update it OTA it should keep rooted.
updating with PC companion will remove the root access
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the info.
Did you try updating it already?
Yes , I tried it , now I'm having rooted .62 baseband on my Xperia Pro and CWM installed. Good luck on it !
Related
I have Xperia Ray with Software 4.0.A.2.368 which I ONLY Rooted.
I am getting messages that a New Update 4.0.2.A.0.42 Available.
1) Should I Update my Phone to newest version? I heard 4.0.2.A.0.42 is giving Reboot loops and problems
2) I am already Rooted on 4.0.A.2.368, If I have to Update, I should do with PC companion or Some OTHER method?
3) Is the Root for 4.0.2.A.0.42 available? I want to remain Stock but just Rooted. Nothing else.
jjdoctor said:
I have Xperia Ray with Software 4.0.A.2.368 which I ONLY Rooted.
I am getting messages that a New Update 4.0.2.A.0.42 Available.
1) Should I Update my Phone to newest version? I heard 4.0.2.A.0.42 is giving Reboot loops and problems
2) I am already Rooted on 4.0.A.2.368, If I have to Update, I should do with PC companion or Some OTHER method?
3) Is the Root for 4.0.2.A.0.42 available? I want to remain Stock but just Rooted. Nothing else.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Man,are you serious asking that?
Black_jackss said:
Man,are you serious asking that?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well thanks... That was I guess the best help I could get here... I guess this section isnt much helpful...
I am HTC user and not used Sony much before.. My brother got Xperia Ray and he wanted to install some rooted applications that my HTC has with Latest OTA...
I didnt know much about Sony so therefore I called for help... I had to spend almost 6 hours to learn everything about it MYSELF.. First 4 hrs spent on solving the problem that FlashTool was just searching for my Mobile and Not detecting it..I couldnt even Update it..:-S
Atlast I had to update via Wifi.. i didnt want to do in first case coz I was afraid of Bricking it via OTA which I read in many threads here.. But then Had to take risk..
You guys cud hav saved me 6 hrs by just spending 5 mins on replying me what to do...
jjdoctor said:
I have Xperia Ray with Software 4.0.A.2.368 which I ONLY Rooted.
I am getting messages that a New Update 4.0.2.A.0.42 Available.
1) Should I Update my Phone to newest version? I heard 4.0.2.A.0.42 is giving Reboot loops and problems
2) I am already Rooted on 4.0.A.2.368, If I have to Update, I should do with PC companion or Some OTHER method?
3) Is the Root for 4.0.2.A.0.42 available? I want to remain Stock but just Rooted. Nothing else.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1. boot loop only hapen if you unlock bootloader with 'the old ways' , with ' test point method ' it is safe to update .... but if you have lock bootloader then go ahead to update ... it's safe
2. PC Companion or SEUS is ok ...
3. you can root .42 with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190 it's easy ....
Hi, im currently using neo with rooted (zegrush) .42 firmware and unlocked bootloader.
I juz got an update notification to .62 firmware.
is it safe to update using this? will I experience any bootloop or such if I use the update? anybody with my situation tried the OTA update?
im from Malaysia, if it helps...
thanx in advance!
had_hc said:
Hi, im currently using neo with rooted (zegrush) .42 firmware and unlocked bootloader.
I juz got an update notification to .62 firmware.
is it safe to update using this? will I experience any bootloop or such if I use the update? anybody with my situation tried the OTA update?
im from Malaysia, if it helps...
thanx in advance!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not 100% sure but you may unroot after updating. someone can confirm.
i have locked bootloader, so i don't know if there are problems with unlocked, but my neo was rooted on .42 and stay rooted after .62 ota update.
If you unlocked your bootloader via se official way then no you will brick your phone with a fota update, if you unlocked with setool2 paid for method then you should be fine, but i'm not sure about the setool1 method.
Why not flash with flashtool ?
NO WAY DON´T DO THAT YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
Use wotanserver or other way.
testadeferro said:
NO WAY DON´T DO THAT YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!!!!
Use wotanserver or other way.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanx for that info! Not really thinking of updating but dat notification kinda annoying..
any idea of removing/deleting that notification without moving to .62?
one more question... if i flash with flashtool the .62 firmware, will my bootloader still be unlocked?
Sure it will be unlocked.
The bootloader as nothing to do with the firmware.
To root you must to flash rootxperia.zip through recovery, it´s the easy way.
Search in the foruns and you will find the thread.
had_hc said:
any idea of removing/deleting that notification without moving to .62?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
uninstall UpdateCenter.apk with titanium backup, or search for it with root explorer or any other explorer with root access.
del1701 said:
If you unlocked your bootloader via se official way then no you will brick your phone with a fota update, if you unlocked with setool2 paid for method then you should be fine, but i'm not sure about the setool1 method.
Why not flash with flashtool ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a Neo bought unlocked with 2.3.3, I made OTA update and I briked my phone. After restore, first I flashed with a new 2.3.3 and after used x10 flash tool, I rooted with DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT. I received that is a new software update available, I was affraid to do it by OTA and I done with pc software update from SE. After update I still have superuser app but my neo is not rooted.
How can I root it again without any flashes or downgrade. Is out there any app working? I tried with Gingerbreak, SoperOneClick v2.3.3 and DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT, but no result.
remav said:
I have a Neo bought unlocked with 2.3.3, I made OTA update and I briked my phone. After restore, first I flashed with a new 2.3.3 and after used x10 flash tool, I rooted with DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT. I received that is a new software update available, I was affraid to do it by OTA and I done with pc software update from SE. After update I still have superuser app but my neo is not rooted.
How can I root it again without any flashes or downgrade. Is out there any app working? I tried with Gingerbreak, SoperOneClick v2.3.3 and DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT, but no result.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Search for ''how to root .62 firmware''
remav said:
I have a Neo bought unlocked with 2.3.3, I made OTA update and I briked my phone. After restore, first I flashed with a new 2.3.3 and after used x10 flash tool, I rooted with DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT. I received that is a new software update available, I was affraid to do it by OTA and I done with pc software update from SE. After update I still have superuser app but my neo is not rooted.
How can I root it again without any flashes or downgrade. Is out there any app working? I tried with Gingerbreak, SoperOneClick v2.3.3 and DoomLoRD_v4_ROOT, but no result.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How is you bootloader unlocked? Official way, s1tool or setool2?
And you can't root .62 without downgrading first to .42. But I guess that trick only works for bootloaders unlocked NOT BY OFFICIAL way, but still not sure, that's why I'm asking you.
hi
i can not root xperia mini with firmware 4.0.2.a.0.68 by any method
someone help me please
no easy rooting for 62 fw, unless you unlock bootloader and then flash prerooted custom kernel.
xpluse919 said:
hi
i can not root xperia mini with firmware 4.0.2.a.0.68 by any method
someone help me please
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Use Flashtool to put back the .42 or .58 software, root it, and then update via Update Center on the phone. After the update, the phone will be still rooted until you do a factory reset.
Search for [TUT] DIY Rooted 4.0.2.A.0.62 or newer LOCKED bootloader here
GregórioAxiaMagno said:
Search for [TUT] DIY Rooted 4.0.2.A.0.62 or newer LOCKED bootloader here
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You are 2 months late.
Someguyfromhell said:
You are 2 months late.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please tell me how do I root my phone? I have the build 4.0.2.A.0.62. I didn't find any proper guide. please help me.
4.0.2.A.0.62 cannot be rooted, because the exploit has been fixed.
Currently, you need to downgrade to older firmware(.52 or .58 for example), that can be done either with WotanServer or with Flashtool(requires correct files), then root with program in this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198. After that, just make OTA(Over the Air) update to .62 firmware, root stays(at least it stayed on my LWW).
Someguyfromhell said:
4.0.2.A.0.62 cannot be rooted, because the exploit has been fixed.
Currently, you need to downgrade to older firmware(.52 or .58 for example), that can be done either with WotanServer or with Flashtool(requires correct files), then root with program in this topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198. After that, just make OTA(Over the Air) update to .62 firmware, root stays(at least it stayed on my LWW).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you please give me the link to the procedure for downgrading to .52 or .58. The flashtool one.
Wrong Thread!
This is the development section. Ask in Q/A; General.
ark4k33 said:
Can you please give me the link to the procedure for downgrading to .52 or .58. The flashtool one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This guide will help youAlthough some things change from phone to phone like which button you press for booting into flashmodeFor mini pro i think it's the volume down key.
T3sla said:
This guide will help youAlthough some things change from phone to phone like which button you press for booting into flashmodeFor mini pro i think it's the volume down key.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Now where do I find the .42 Rom?
Thank you all. I was able to flash back to .58 and rooted it. And updated via OTA to .62. XDA ftw.
know this isnt a neo related but its closest?? to my pro MK16i
tried to root it using the darkloard easy rooting tool but no luck (suppost to work)
followed instructions about debuging etc
xperia pro mk16i with android 2.3.4
attached pdf shows output from rooting tool
can any one help in any way
thanks
It's DooMLoRD, not darkloard
Anw, you said 2.3.4 android version, you didn't say build number, maybe 4.0.2.A.0.62?
Bav lgislys
yes its 4.0.2.A.0.62
thanks for asking/lookimg and amy help??
kev-1 said:
yes its 4.0.2.A.0.62
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
.62 can't be rooted.
downgrade to .42, root, and do OTA update.
btw: your bootloader is locked?
thank you for help
how do i downgrade to .42 ???
thanks
kev-1 said:
how do i downgrade to .42 ???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
flashtool...
thanks for your help but it looks abit complicated for me, will live with what i have got