[Tutorial]Root.Xperia 4.0.4 ROM [all h/m(dpi)] | 4.1.B.0.431 [23st June] - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Firstly, head over to (here) and hit thanks to puppet's thread. Also hit thanks to any of his other post. Two thanks for him per every thank to me.
I. Downgrade:
Since rooting directly in 4.0.4 is not possible, one needs to downgrade to a rootable GB ROM to root. (Skip this step if you are already in GB).
To Downgrade, you need to flash an old GB ROM ftf to your device.
Download ftfs from here:
Xperia Mini (ST15i)
!4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?uboo3lrdxnoeldn
!4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?zad88cn2n78ashv
Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)
!4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?hevz3x5w9pqt24q
!PreRooted 4.0.2.A.0.69 - http://www.mediafire.com/?desy0bkka1b44g0 - Flash via Recovery
Xperia Mini Pro (SK17a) - "a" model
!4.0.2.A.0.58 - http://www.mediafire.com/?433tco785pj1y69 - Branded Mexico Telcel firmware
!4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?zykznaar0yjxbp5
Xperia Active (ST17i)
!4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?3zm7iss0sid94wr
Xperia Live with Walkman (WT19i)
!4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?5ahb85ir7ni0i06
!4.0.2.A.0.58 - http://www.mediafire.com/?4deeznrbldz886u
!4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?ervpg54922b9c0p
Xperia Ray (ST18i)
!4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?0oi9t2m0z5p8a9y
!4.1.A.0.562 - Link yet to come.
!4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?2j7i7rruqxnui3q
Xperia Arc (LT15i)
!4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?8aa5x52vc9dc25l
!4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?0ann64yqnl4ei62
!4.1.B.0.431 - http://www.mediafire.com/?pzr6phfd19xgbva
Xperia Arc S (LT18i)
!4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?9mz2rhdouu6ggtk
4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://uploaded.to/file/gsfx4w60
Xperia Neo (MT15i)
!4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?4qy6vd4ndbfy8wy
4.0.2.A.0.62 - https://rapidshare.com/#!download|16...1246-9107_.ftf
Xperia Neo V (MT11i)
!4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?8bwwe8m6c49vs4t
!4.0.2.A.0.62 - http://www.mediafire.com/?elicesjb6aerb7i
Xperia Play (R800i)
!4.0.2.A.0.42 - http://www.mediafire.com/?cne2yvrtcu3ccvn
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Thanks to someguyfromhell
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Then use flashtool to flash the ROM, as described in the images below.
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II. Root the GB ROM:
(Skip this step if you are already in Rooted GB)
Download the DoomLord's Easy Root Toolkit for Xperia Gingerbreade >= .58 from here.
Extract the files somewhere.
Connect the device to the computer, and run the file "runme".
Follow onscreen instructions.
When done, device will reboot, and you should see application called SuperUser in your app drawer.
III. Preparations to root 4.0.4 ROM:
Download the XperiaRoot.rev3 from here.
Extract the files somewhere.
Connect the device to the computer, and run the file "01-local-prop".
Follow on screen instructions.
When done, /data/local.prop should be edited as desired.
Here, do not do anything on cell and directly proceed to Flashing the 4.0.4 ftf.
IV. Flash 4.0.4 ROM:
***See Note below
Download the ftf from the following links:
Xperia Mini Pro:
SK17i: Here or Here
SK17a: Here or Here
Thanks to Jozinek
Xperia Live with Walkman:
WT19a: Here
Thanks to davidcmc
WT19i: Here
Xperia Mini:
ST15: Here OR Here
Thanks to shufuking, Thanks to expeacer
Xperia Active:
ST17i: Here
Xperia Ray:
ST18:Here OR Here
Xperia Arc S:
LT18:Here OR Here OR Here
Xperia Neo V:
MT11:Here OR Here
Xperia Neo:
MT15:Here
Xperia Arc:
LT15: Here OR Here
Xperia Pro:
MK16i:
Here
In case some links are dead try out this ftp site (open preferably in Internet Explorer):
ftp://giosal.webhop.net/
Go to Incoming and then Sony Updates, and you can find the ftfs there. [Thanks to MSTHETERROR]
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Proceed as you did in downgrading, placing the 4.0.4 firmware in /firmware folder this time; and selecting it in step 4.
In step 4, make the check boxes look like this.
Proceed with the flashing Process.
Here, you can also use PC Companion or Sony Update Center if you want for updating. While updating with SUS, make you sure you perform the recommended install and do not wipe data.
Once the flashing is done, turn ON the device (If using PCC or SUS you will be prompted to turn ON). During the first boot, the device might reboot. In that case, after second boot it will turn on normally.
In case it gets into bootloop, proceed to next step right away.
Else proceed to next step with your phone turned ON.
V. Root 4.0.4 ROM:
From the Xperia-ROOT.rev3.zip file you downloaded earlier in step 3, open the file 02-push-root-files.cmd.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Device will reboot.
Once re-boot is done, you will have SuperUser installed in the 4.0.4 ROM.
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Note: Using this method, you can also root .62 GB firmware. For this, just flash the .62 ROM in place of 4.0.4 ROM, in step IV.
Thanks,
Rick.
Hit Thanks if this post helped you in anyway.

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How this method works?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26950910&postcount=3
Read here.
Thanks,
Rick

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Hey...I have succes with this method... but do I must delete the data/local.prop???
Edit: nevermind...I have checked my data/local.prop and it is the same before I use the local.prop.cmd thing...

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Just one question, since I still haven't got it clear: when you say "remove local.prop" you mean i have to remove the whole file or just edit it and delete "ro.kernel.qemu=1" line?

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Loosing warranty
I have a Xperia Mini Pro, but there is not an update for ICS in my country available yet. Do I have to wait for it?

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Feanor88 said:
Just one question, since I still haven't got it clear: when you say "remove local.prop" you mean i have to remove the whole file or just edit it and delete "ro.kernel.qemu=1" line?
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yeah i dont understand that part too.
what part do we need to remove exactly? and where does it located?

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Great tutorial bro,i will add link to this thread on my thread.

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Feanor88 said:
Just one question, since I still haven't got it clear: when you say "remove local.prop" you mean i have to remove the whole file or just edit it and delete "ro.kernel.qemu=1" line?
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After puppet updated his script to v3, the file is removed automatically.
In case you had rooted using the earlier versions, then you need to remove the file from \data.
Else, if you used v3, you need not.
(Android OS builds this file automatically if it is not available)
Thanks,
Rick.
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway.

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I rooted my mini pro without downgrading but mine is with an unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium

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adrian_grzemski said:
I have a Xperia Mini Pro, but there is not an update for ICS in my country available yet. Do I have to wait for it?
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No. You need not. If you follow according to this thread, you will get the ROM along with root, without waiting for Sony to release it.
Note: Your warranty might get void in carrying out these steps.
Thanks,
Rick
Hit Thanks if I helped you in anyway

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Works on locked bootloader?

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[W]ar[H]ead said:
Works on locked bootloader?
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Sure

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So if bootloader stays locked, how its possible that I will void my warrianty?

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Who said you will void your warranty? :O
Anyway, I suppose that if you take the phone to SE Centre and they find out you have installed, for example, a generic firmware, they could tell you that you voided your warranty. Maybe. Dunno

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I do not want flash rom !need program like "unlockingroot"
easy to use and Safe PLZ...

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what is the method of installing clockworkmod recovery in this method of rooting
thank u..

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Wow... just can say AMAZING TUTORIAL! I've already thanked you and puppet13th

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I have a little problem even tho everything went as described in the tutorial, and I apparently have root access (superuser is installed and prompts when I try to give apps like ES Explorer root access and other stuff). BUT, titanium backup doesn't seem to work, it doesn't acknowledge that I got rooted and thus it doesn't work. Tried installing busybox, that went ok, but still titanium backup doesn't work... any help would be appreciated!
sorry nvm.... either the reinstall of titanium backup or another reboot solved it all

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I woke up 3:00 in the morning today, followed this TUT and successfully rooted my LWW running on Official ICS 4.0.4!
Thanks a bunch!

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Guidance needed...
Dear, DragonClaw,
need a guidance from you regarding rooting my xperia mini pro sk17i. I upgraded official ics 4:0.4 from sony update tool with keeping my apps untouched.
my requiremnt is I need that all my apps should occupy sd card storage, I want to use interent connection from my office pc to my phone and my wifi should work which is not working after update.. please advise..
thanks..
IMU...