Here my step to root my mini pro SK17i, boot loader still same as when it buy..
When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone...
So I tried out many ways and found this one, try over 3 times to make sure and decide to post this guide.
A.prepare...
1.flashtool 0.7 from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
2.fw 4.0.2.A.0.58 .ftf you can find from xda or place..(its not hard to find)
3.root v1.5 without unlock boot loader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
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step 1.
open flashtool then select flash ==> flash mode ==> select fw 4.0.2.A.0.58..
then check only exclude TA / FOTA / Baseband (only 3 choices) the others must not check..
then select [ok] to continue and wait for connect the SK17i
step 2.
Push your phone in to flash mode by....Turn off your phone..
Then press and hold [volume down] while you plug PC-USB, if you never install driver of flash mode the PC will install it...[please choose continue(ignore) to install, even no matter what happen]
step 3.
waiting around 5-6 minutes... untill all message said all finished..==> then disconnect the phone..
step 4.
turn on your phone..==> then set display to maximum timeout / and set develop USB debug...
step 5.
open (root v1.5) to root the phone
after phone restart....
Your phone SK17i are rooted ready and fw is 4.0.2.A.0.58..
then Backup every things while you are root user...
step 6.
OTA to 4.0.2.A.0.62 back by wifi only, don't choose other else..
Done...enjoy.
^&^'
Is it work with Live with walkman?
Ehm... isn't this the same procedure that everyone has been using for a couple of months?
Feanor88 said:
Ehm... isn't this the same procedure that everyone has been using for a couple of months?
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Yes, it is.
To OP: OTA update can be done over 3G also, it is not a requirement to use WiFi.
Sent from my Xperia Live using xda premium
"When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone..."
u said that! i get from this sentence that when u bought ur device u did root without went back to the previous firmware? i mean u didn't flash the rom! did u?
obaidshera said:
"When I bought it the phone is 2.3.4/4.0.2.A.0.62 and try out many ways from XDA. Yes it rooted but when I update firmware from OTA or pc... my phone back to early state that root are gone..."
u said that! i get from this sentence that when u bought ur device u did root without went back to the previous firmware? i mean u didn't flash the rom! did u?
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He went back to a previous firmware, because .62 is unrootable and so the devices isn't like you have bought it, because the .ftf you flash isn't the same like the one on phone before
that kind of solution excludes AZERTY HW keyborad of the SK17i ? it seems that every custom rom every is design for US HW keyboard but i dont want to lose my keyconfig anymore by switching firmware,
Any solution for french people ? plz
moussm said:
that kind of solution excludes AZERTY HW keyborad of the SK17i ? it seems that every custom rom every is design for US HW keyboard but i dont want to lose my keyconfig anymore by switching firmware,
Any solution for french people ? plz
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Search for a french firmware ftf, maybe in development forum you could find one
Or you copy the keyprint.xml from your current rom, save it on your pc, flash a generic firmware and push the file back :good:
mihahn said:
He went back to a previous firmware, because .62 is unrootable and so the devices isn't like you have bought it, because the .ftf you flash isn't the same like the one on phone before
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Sorry for bothering.
I was reading many texts on this forum and all over the net, and because I`m a newbie I`m still not sure if I`m right about this.
So this 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware is not rootable unless I downgrade right ? I have an xperia ray if that makes any difference.
So the only solution for me to root the phone is to flash the phone with an older version of gingerbread right ?
Thanks in advance.
kobajagrande said:
Sorry for bothering.
I was reading many texts on this forum and all over the net, and because I`m a newbie I`m still not sure if I`m right about this.
So this 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware is not rootable unless I downgrade right ? I have an xperia ray if that makes any difference.
So the only solution for me to root the phone is to flash the phone with an older version of gingerbread right ?
Thanks in advance.
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Yes, you've got it. You have to downgrade to 4.0.2.A.0.42 or .58 to root
mihahn said:
Search for a french firmware ftf, maybe in development forum you could find one
Or you copy the keyprint.xml from your current rom, save it on your pc, flash a generic firmware and push the file back :good:
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Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
AW: [Tutorial] Root mini pro SK17i fw4.0.2.A.0.62
moussm said:
Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
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I guess there's no .68 firmware. Only .58/.62/.69/
I would update; with an ota update (via wifi) you shouldn't loose root. To be on the safe side, download the local-prop script (how to root .431), run it on your current firmware, update, see if you have root, if not run push-root-files
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
mihahn said:
I guess there's no .68 firmware. Only .58/.62/.69/
I would update; with an ota update (via wifi) you shouldn't loose root. To be on the safe side, download the local-prop script (how to root .431), run it on your current firmware, update, see if you have root, if not run push-root-files
Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
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Yes .62 excuse me on firmware i told you the TA wasnt excludable i mean that maybe the firmware i had downloaded didnt include that little part of the software is that matter ? Oh, i forgot to tell you that i removed some bloatwares i heard on galaxys that it fails the OTA update its the same with SK17 ?
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
moussm said:
Thanks i found a frensh version of the firmware i just finish the downgrade and the root with zerg V4 the device seems to be rooted great
Is it Worth upgrading OTA on .68 ?? i'm afraid of loosing the root :S
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Where did you get the frensh version? I'm looking for the azerty vertion :/
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EDIT [Solution]:
TL;DR Use wotanserver to flash a US Generic .58 firmware, then root the phone using flashtool ZergRush exploit, check for updates and OTA update should be available.
Ok, seems like some people can't update by OTA to .62 after rooting, because it keeps asking for PC Companion.
After several tries, I realized the problem is the firmware.
I used Wotanserver.. tried Latin American, and countries from south America .42 and .58 firmwares, none worked...
But the last try:
- I picked the "Generic US .58" from Wotanserver, and flashed the phone.
- Without installing nothing, rooted it with "Force ZergRush" using Flashtool 0.6.7.0
- Then enabled the internet, and checked software updates, there it was the .62 and for my surprise it would finally allow the OTA update, did it, and 5 minutes later I had a .62 rooted SK17a Mini Pro.
So just try the US firmwares. Guess they´ll do the trick.
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Sorry if this have been answered already, but I can't seem to find anything..
I just heard some people saying if you use PC Companion to update from a flashed .42 or .58 to .62, the root will be gone. And you need to update "Over the Air" in order too keep the root.
The problem is that when I try to do so, the phone says (SK17a): "PC Companion Needed, yada yada you need a computer in order to update your phone" ....
So I'm stuck or ... ??
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Some people succeeded and many peoples are not.
I want to ask to succeeded people.
How or where did you get the 5.8 or 4.2 firmware and what kind of or which versions firmware.
This is s very important things.
go to wotan server website.
locate your phone & inside that page you will find tutorial to flash the firmware
follow it & install .58 or .42 version
root it using zergrush method (you can check the guide link in my sig)
make sure you don't change anything in the system, just root it only (you can install other apps like titanium backup, root uninstaller etc)
after that do the OTA update.
phone gets restarted & you still keep the root.
hotdude2411 said:
go to wotan server website
locate your phone & inside that page you will find (link) to flash the firmware
follow it & install .58 or .42 version
root it using zergrush method (you can check the guide link in my sig)
make sure you don't change anything in the system, just root it only (you can install other apps like titanium backup, root uninstaller etc)
after that do the OTA update.
phone gets restarted & you still keep the root.
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Ok here is the deal, these are the steps I followed, notice the difference from your instructions:
Went to wotan server
Installed a Generic Latin American .42 firmware
Used Flashtool to root the phone (it stated that used zergrush exploit)
I installed NOTHING but the market which automatically got updated.
In the notifications appeared the ".62 update available"
Tried, but then asked me for a computer to commit the update.
So my guess is:
- Either, some firmwares are not allowed to being updated by OTA or ... maybe in some countries is just impossible.
i wold suggest try to install .58 version & then try it
one thing i noticed that latin firmware is for sk17a
nt sure if its possible for sk17i only or not
Solved it, edited the first post.
javierdsv said:
Solved it, edited the first post.
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glad to hear that , hope your post will other people who are facing similar issue
id say ill stick to .42 or .58 for now and wait until official ics updates comes from sony ericsson.
infact its not that a big deal of needing to root .62. its not like .42 and .58 fw has problems
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Solved it, edited the first post.
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US Generic 5.8 firmware is a GSM?
mini pro it self is a gsm phone
This way's working for me.
I hope keep the root after update to ICS.
Thanks.
Just a suggestion to all, do not update the superuser app. Latest version 3.0.7 gets hanged in .62, nt sure if its an issue with the app or compatibility wid .62 fw.
3.0.5 version works fine
Sent from my SK17i using XDA App
I have a sk17a model with pt-br keyboard (with "Ç" key).
I read that I can flash a sk17i rom but will the keyboard work properly?
Can I follow this method?
Sadly I don't have a .58 sk17a rom from my country to give a try since I update from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4-.62 with no other steps.
You can give it a try (p.s. dnt blame me if anything goes wrong )
about the keyboard settings, well if u are successful to keep the root then you can change the keyboard settings. you have to follow this guide.
hotdude2411 said:
You can give it a try (p.s. dnt blame me if anything goes wrong )
about the keyboard settings, well if u are successful to keep the root then you can change the keyboard settings. you have to follow this guide.
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Thanks, man. It works.
I downgraded with wotan server to sk17a .58 US (and lost my Ç).
Then I rooted with doomlord v4.
Updated to .62 over wifi.
And finally used the doomlord's Hardware Keyboard FIX you mentioned.
Now its rooted like a charm, with Ç and everything.
Took me half hour or less since I knew what to do.
Very thank you for the attention, guys, again!
Hiiiiiiiii, I 'm new to this forum and would like to root my neo v as i'm confused that .62 firmware cant be rooted
I Have updated my Xperia neo v to new firmware 4.02.A.0.62
I'm going to root it with DooMLoRD tutorials
But i want to get the ICS update in april, so would have to unroot.
i'll use DooMLoRD unroot tutorials
But Could I get Sony Ericsson OTA update OR by Pc Companion after unrooting
will the warranty be void after unrooting
Many Thanks to DooMLoRD for Getting us use our phones at thier full capabilities....
As far as i know, when you unroot you can still update with pccompanion.
Warrenty should not be effected, as it should be undectable that yu have rooted and the unrooted
does update work with uunlock bootloader
gregbradley said:
As far as i know, when you unroot you can still update with pccompanion.
Warrenty should not be effected, as it should be undectable that yu have rooted and the unrooted
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Does that mean even if my phone is rooted i'll get update from SE
i thought DoomLord's rooting/unrooting tool does not work with .62, only with .42/.58
is there an updated tool for .62?
.62 can be rooted only with unlocked bootloader! Root with locked bootloader possible only on FW .42 and lower.
Rooting not affect further updates! If you update bay OTA, root remains, if update by PCC - you lose root.
Humm...to have a rooted .62 with locked bootloader
my method is:
1. flashtool back to to .42
2. root it via flashtool
3a. OTA to .62
it will keep your root
3b. Install CWM for locked bootloader with:
"Market> search Xperia CWM"
4 then install stock rooted image @ CWM
Both methods works
how to know that my neo V is rooted
downgraded my firmware to .42 then
i've used Easy Rooting Toolkit of DooMLoRD and i do have Superuser in my menu.
if rooted then can anybody tell me use of clockwork mod recovery as i dont want to install any custom rom. Is it really needed
can i now safely update to .62 via OTA
Thanks everybody y'all help......
jtushar53 said:
downgraded my firmware to .42 then
i've used Easy Rooting Toolkit of DooMLoRD and i do have Superuser in my menu.
if rooted then can anybody tell me use of clockwork mod recovery as i dont want to install any custom rom. Is it really needed
can i now safely update to .62 via OTA
Thanks everybody y'all help......
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Yeah ofcourse you van update safely with ota now.
Sent from my MT11i using XDA Premium App
jtushar53 said:
downgraded my firmware to .42 then
i've used Easy Rooting Toolkit of DooMLoRD and i do have Superuser in my menu.
if rooted then can anybody tell me use of clockwork mod recovery as i dont want to install any custom rom. Is it really needed
can i now safely update to .62 via OTA
Thanks everybody y'all help......
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CWM recovery hv advantage on back up and restore even if u r not going for custom ROMS
Also, it is a faster means to install some system apps
Say the Xperia S 's player plus all the equalizer stuffs
w/ CWM, just u/l the zip will done
but w/o CWM u will need to use ROOT Explorer set permissions for files and place them in position one by one
Btw Rooting itself will not affect OTA ONLY IF u do not remove any of the System rubbish apps
(tricks is to FREEZE them instead or delete)
but I suspect if we can reli OTA to 4.0? As it is a new FW instead of FW like .58>62
in general backup, killing rubbish & set auto runs, u will just need:
Titanium backup, Root Explorer/ES , Gemin. apps manager
Hope these help =)
Thanks for the info
dc26919568 said:
CWM recovery hv advantage on back up and restore even if u r not going for custom ROMS
Also, it is a faster means to install some system apps
Say the Xperia S 's player plus all the equalizer stuffs
w/ CWM, just u/l the zip will done
but w/o CWM u will need to use ROOT Explorer set permissions for files and place them in position one by one
Btw Rooting itself will not affect OTA ONLY IF u do not remove any of the System rubbish apps
(tricks is to FREEZE them instead or delete)
but I suspect if we can reli OTA to 4.0? As it is a new FW instead of FW like .58>62
in general backup, killing rubbish & set auto runs, u will just need:
Titanium backup, Root Explorer/ES , Gemin. apps manager
Hope these help =)
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Hiiii,
i've used DoomLoRd's Toolkit to root my phone
& DoomLoRD claims to unroot it and to be use my Neo V again with an ICS update in future
Will deleting system application will be a problem to my future updates? , as i've already deleted some bloatwares...
jtushar53 said:
Will deleting system application will be a problem to my future updates? , as i've already deleted some bloatwares...
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If you plan on using pc companion or seus, then no.
Thanks all of you guys for ya'll help as I never thought i'll receive this much replies
I can update though pc companion even when my phone is rooted!
Scratched from my Xperia Neo V !
jtushar53 said:
Hiiii,
i've used DoomLoRd's Toolkit to root my phone
& DoomLoRD claims to unroot it and to be use my Neo V again with an ICS update in future
Will deleting system application will be a problem to my future updates? , as i've already deleted some bloatwares...
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Deleting rubbish apps will only affect OTA update as heard, it seems that after removing any Will cause fail to receive OTA notification of update (i dun know if it related to me that I changed the kernel to .283, i m MT15i)
As long as u use PCC or US , update is avaliable if ur bootloader is not unlocked, but this kill root
Ways to deal with, is to use flashtool to flash bk to .58, upgrade all system apps via Market, reboot again, root, then OTA to latest version, (4.0 may still work) this keep root.
Thanks for the info
dc26919568 said:
Deleting rubbish apps will only affect OTA update as heard, it seems that after removing any Will cause fail to receive OTA notification of update (i dun know if it related to me that I changed the kernel to .283, i m MT15i)
As long as u use PCC or US , update is avaliable if ur bootloader is not unlocked, but this kill root
Ways to deal with, is to use flashtool to flash bk to .58, upgrade all system apps via Market, reboot again, root, then OTA to latest version, (4.0 may still work) this keep root.
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dc26919568, thanks for the info will definitely work on it later on as of now i can't deal with examsss [email protected]@t!!!!
Thanks
Really?
Madfysh said:
If you plan on using pc companion or seus, then no.
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Really? So, if I use PC Companion to update my Neo 2.3.4 to ICS while I'm rooted, it will update without a problem (although it would erase my root)? Even if I've deleted some of the pre-installed apps such as chinese and japanese (POBox) keyboard, OfficeSuite and similar..?
Well, do I also need to uninstall root apps like Titanium Backup or DiskUsage in order to allow for the update to install..? And should I empty the data/cache folders before updating?
I know, a lot of questions, but you've just made my day if all this is possible..
pozz
nucleone said:
Really? So, if I use PC Companion to update my Neo 2.3.4 to ICS while I'm rooted, it will update without a problem (although it would erase my root)? Even if I've deleted some of the pre-installed apps such as chinese and japanese (POBox) keyboard, OfficeSuite and similar..?
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It should update fine with pc companion & yeah it will remove the current root
nucleone said:
Well, do I also need to uninstall root apps like Titanium Backup or DiskUsage in order to allow for the update to install..? And should I empty the data/cache folders before updating?
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Not really
a reply concise and to the point.. thank you very much..i'll even use your advice and update to .62 fw first (after removing all the bloatware) and then to ICS..
cheers
nucleone said:
a reply concise and to the point.. thank you very much..i'll even use your advice and update to .62 fw first (after removing all the bloatware) and then to ICS..
cheers
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It will be kinda a waste of time and effort to update to 0.62 now and in around 2-3 weeks time to upgrade to ICS,I used both 0.42 & 0.62 fw's and tbh I don't see that much difference at all in speeds or anything.If you are in 0.42 or any fw higher to that then wait for ICS.
Thilina said:
It will be kinda a waste of time and effort to update to 0.62 now and in around 2-3 weeks time to upgrade to ICS,I used both 0.42 & 0.62 fw's and tbh I don't see that much difference at all in speeds or anything.If you are in 0.42 or any fw higher to that then wait for ICS.
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you're right of course, i know that .62 is no big deal, but it's just that by updating from .42 to .62 i kinda wanted to verify for myself what you wrote about updating when rooted..my main concern is whether i'll be able to update to ICS (via PCC) if i previously uninstalled some of the pre-loaded apps (no matter how unessential they are)..of course i wouldn't uninstall apps such as phonebook, systemUI or similar, but stuff like officesuite or japanese/chinese keyboards should be safe to remove..
i'm simply uncertain how things will go, so i'm trying to take baby steps so i can take the big step when (ICS)..
Hi XDA users and devs,
i tried two method of rooting xperia p which is flashtool by bin4ry & androxyde and the other method is
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v4 CMD stuff and all but m not able to root my device can any one tell me how to do so..
Please help
Post Q & A in Q & A Section next time,not General
To answer your question,try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172
neectron said:
Post Q & A in Q & A Section next time,not General
To answer your question,try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172
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XDA become tooo large forum it become difficult to find proper place to add new thread... for new like me in the forum, they dont allow post in the threads like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1900172 so i create here.
for your ans will say i tried that one which i already mentioned is there anyone who can help me with the rooting thing for My device
i rooted my device yesterday only..with the same method..n it's the simplest method..which problem u coming at?
bhushan2k said:
i rooted my device yesterday only..with the same method..n it's the simplest method..which problem u coming at?
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31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - You have 60 seconds to follow the restore advice
31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - Running adbrestoreexploit
31/023/2012 21:23:52 - INFO - Root hack did not work. Cleaning hack files
after this i get ROOTME option under backup & restore option in mobile but after restore and restart nothing happens and no Super user app there
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No Problem still looking for help
Did you install drivers from flaahtool properly?
Even I had come across with some problem at first attempt.. Same frustration.. Next day I started the same process with fresh start.. N phone got rooted..
On which fw u trying to flash?
What is the build number/version of your firmware? Newer versions can't be rooted using that method.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
Spectre51 said:
What is the build number/version of your firmware? Newer versions can't be rooted using that method.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
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6.1.1.B.1.54 is the build number and this is latest which is provided from SONY update option in the mobile...
@bhushan2k yes i have installed the drivers from Flashtool-drivers application..
prawinn said:
6.1.1.B.1.54 is the build number and this is latest which is provided from SONY update option in the mobile...
@bhushan2k yes i have installed the drivers from Flashtool-drivers application..
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That version can't be rooted using bin4ry's method via .bat file or flashtool. Either unlock the bootloader and flash a rooted kernel or flash back to an older firmware that can be rooted and OTA update.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ TL
might look into this one....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26531938
donwgrade to previous version.. and root it .. after that flash it agian.. thats the only solution..
Assuming that you have installed following:
- Android ADB
- latest Flashtools & (driver) - antivirus disabled
- mobile is readily getting into flashmode and fashboot mode.
- usually i dont go into these hasles i install and flash CWM and then install custom ROM which are far better than stock rom.
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might look into this one....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26531938
donwgrade to previous version.. and root it .. after that flash it agian.. thats the only solution..
Assuming that you have installed following:
- Android ADB
- latest Flashtools & (driver) - antivirus disabled
- mobile is readily getting into flashmode and fashboot mode.
- usually i dont go into these hasles i install and flash CWM and then install custom ROM which are far better than stock rom.
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Thank you guys... just unlock the bootloader done... downloading the Old firmware. too slow downloading here.. waiting to finished it
prawinn said:
Thank you guys... just unlock the bootloader done... downloading the Old firmware. too slow downloading here.. waiting to finished it
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prerooted firmware downloaded and stucked in boot loop... again falshed old firmware and rooted..
guy this is more important dont flash prerooted OS just flash with old baseband you will get 100% root
Hi All,
Ive just got one of these to play with for a holiday phone and thought first thing is first before i even throw a sim in it lets get it up to ICS.
Ive gone into update centre and it says there are no updates?
Can anyone advise please how to update or why it has seen 4.00?
Thanks
A
Have you tried with Sony PC suite?
Anyway, you can always flash a ROM which is already carrying 4.0.4.
I havent tried this yet, im still at work. i bought this phone to play with rooting and flashing etc as i didnt want to brick my HOX (im a n00b)
I will download drivers etc tonight.
Thanks
A
Easiest way,download flashtool and stock ICS ftf file.
Flash the stock ICS ftf file using Flash tool.
neectron said:
Easiest way,download flashtool and stock ICS ftf file.
Flash the stock ICS ftf file using Flash tool.
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Thanks Neectron. Will flash tool root my device etc too? I take it i can find the ftf file on here too?
Thanks again for the advice.
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As you're still on 2.3.7, I'd suggest you follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897826
Should be easy.
I made the mistake of upgrading to 4.0.4 (6.1.1.C.1.0) which didn't allow me to use the above. I had to downgrade to B.1.0, root, reupgrade the kernel to C.1.0 and only then flashing a ROM (I truly like Xperiance Lite 2.0, it doubled my battery time!).
Iceax123 said:
Thanks Neectron. Will flash tool root my device etc too? I take it i can find the ftf file on here too?
Thanks again for the advice.
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Check out development section of your device for ftf file.
For rooting and etc ..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36741604
Now just one last question (honest), does rooting remove the Sim-Lock i dont know yet if my phone is network unlocked
Thanks
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Iceax123 said:
Now just one last question (honest), does rooting remove the Sim-Lock i dont know yet if my phone is network unlocked
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No ,it doesn't remove it AFAIK.
Hi guys,
Just realized there is a new update. I am on rooted .290 model C6802,
Here are my few questions:
1. Do i need to update it from Sony Pc Companion ? As on rooted fw there is no notification for any updates.
2. Do i get to keep root ?
3. Will I still have an unlocked bootloader?
4. Will I still have a stock kernel ?
5. How do i update it to a clean stock rom will every thing 'untouched' ? Wanna check a few things and then root later.
6. Any improvement in this fw ?
7. how do i keep track of fw update as my ultra doesnt deliver me any notification ?
1. You have to update it through PC Companion or SUS..
2. No doubt your root will be lost..
3. To keep the root you've to first update then unlock the Bootloader of your device..which will void your warranty unless you take a TA backup and then unlock..
4. To root on your lock Bootloader you've to wait for a while..
Revert back if you need anymore info..
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Pannam said:
Hi guys,
Just realized there is a new update. I am on rooted .290 model C6802,
Here are my few questions:
1. Do i need to update it from Sony Pc Companion ? As on rooted fw there is no notification for any updates.
2. Do i get to keep root ?
3. Will I still have an unlocked bootloader?
4. Will I still have a stock kernel ?
5. How do i update it to a clean stock rom will every thing 'untouched' ? Wanna check a few things and then root later.
6. Any improvement in this fw ?
7. how do i keep track of fw update as my ultra doesnt deliver me any notification ?
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1. I've not see anyone with an ota update, I think they have all been PCC or flashing a FTF
2. The FTF kills root, not sure about PCC. Root is easy to get back with a unlocked bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2630781
3. Wont touch the BL state
4. Yes
5. Um... just flash the FTF or via PCC - make a nandroid backup beforehand of cause
6. There is a thread about this in grneral
7. Plug in the ultra to a PC, some of the updates have come as OTA, but will normally fail on a rooted device
Thank you for the reply
The update doesnt work from the pc companion on rooted devices.
Pannam said:
Thank you for the reply
The update doesnt work from the pc companion on rooted devices.
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That leaves two causes, unroot and flash via PCC or flash the FTF from flashtool. Plenty of ways to get root back if you have an unlocked bootloader now
FTFs are here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453921
For now I am trying to decrypt the file I downloaded from pcc. Hope I can make a ftf then.
I tried the depository but cant find one for C6802.
Pannam said:
For now I am trying to decrypt the file I downloaded from pcc. Hope I can make a ftf then.
I tried the depository but cant find one for C6802.
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I have the c6802 and flashed the 6833 version, no real issues except the phone will think it's a c6833 :silly:
blueether said:
I have the c6802 and flashed the 6833 version, no real issues except the phone will think it's a c6833 :silly:
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Lol! But C6833 is an LTE variant. I think it will drain battery. I guess c6802 should work better on its dedicated stock fw.
Anyways u knw better.
btw to unroot you need a locked bootloader. To avoid bootloops a stock kernel is required rt ? I am on fw. 290 but cant find the stock kernel anywhere.