Model Number: SK17a
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.62
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
No network/sim locks or anything other than bootloader. Is my phone unrootable? No other threads helped so I thought I would just post a thread with my phones information and ask. Is .62 unrootable or something?
Yes .62 Cannot Rooted Directly,You need to Downgrade .58 and Get Root
Sent from my Xperia Mini using XDA Premium
Demoralised said:
Model Number: SK17a
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.62
Bootloader unlock allowed: No
No network/sim locks or anything other than bootloader. Is my phone unrootable? No other threads helped so I thought I would just post a thread with my phones information and ask. Is .62 unrootable or something?
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You need to downgrade to 4.0.2.A.58 firmware so u can root
Singgih4050 said:
Yes .62 Cannot Rooted Directly,You need to Downgrade .58 and Get Root
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I didn't think you could downgrade with a locked bootloader? I cannot unlock my bootloader either.
Demoralised said:
I didn't think you could downgrade with a locked bootloader? I cannot unlock my bootloader either.
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but it does not matter, you can flash firmware with a ftf extension that you can find here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 with flash tool
Demoralised said:
I didn't think you could downgrade with a locked bootloader? I cannot unlock my bootloader either.
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You can Downgrade with Locked Bootloader,Flash the older Firmware with Flashtool
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Singgih4050 said:
You can Downgrade with Locked Bootloader,Flash the older Firmware with Flashtool
Sent from my Xperia Mini using XDA Premium
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Now I cannot use Wi-Fi. I flashed 4.0.2.A.58 Telcel but wi-fi is not working.
Demoralised said:
Now I cannot use Wi-Fi. I flashed 4.0.2.A.58 Telcel but wi-fi is not working.
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all u got to do is root your phone now and then u upgrade again to 4.0.2.A.62 via OTA or flash tool
daydu19 said:
all u got to do is root your phone now and then u upgrade again to 4.0.2.A.62 via OTA or flash tool
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What do you mean by upgrade? Just reflashing 4.0.2.A.62?
Demoralised said:
What do you mean by upgrade? Just reflashing 4.0.2.A.62?
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Yep you can root with the method in this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792 and then you flash to 4.0.2.A.62 firmware again with flash tool or over the air (OTA) on your phone
Demoralised said:
What do you mean by upgrade? Just reflashing 4.0.2.A.62?
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There's also a pre-rooted .62 packed inside a flashable .zip somewhere among the hundreds of tutorials floating around, just make sure you look hard enough, I don't have the link handy at the moment.
Unlock your bootloader and get pre-rooted kernels to avoid this kind of problems.
BTW why not just go with ICS? mine's been running fine with it.
It says no proper root access.
Rooted on .58 successfully, updated to .62 but now it is no longer rooted.
Demoralised said:
Rooted on .58 successfully, updated to .62 but now it is no longer rooted.
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i'm sorry, if u upgrade with flash tool uncheck the wipe user data!!! so downgrade to .58 again then you root and the u upgrade to .62 remember uncheck the wipe user data that is on the right of the flash tool. i forgot to tell u the first time
daydu19 said:
i'm sorry, if u upgrade with flash tool uncheck the wipe user data!!! so downgrade to .58 again then you root and the u upgrade to .62 remember uncheck the wipe user data that is on the right of the flash tool. i forgot to tell u the first time
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Still says no root access.
Demoralised said:
Still says no root access.
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ok then tray using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26914104#post26914104 it worked for me :good:
daydu19 said:
ok then tray using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26914104#post26914104 it worked for me :good:
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Just posting in order to confirm this. It worked flawlessly on my XMP.
Please note that your phone will be LAGGING LIKE HELL until you run the second script. This is normal, so don't panic
Pixelado said:
Just posting in order to confirm this. It worked flawlessly on my XMP.
Please note that your phone will be LAGGING LIKE HELL until you run the second script. This is normal, so don't panic
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I'm glad I could help you
daydu19 said:
I'm glad I could help you
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Err, no, you got it wrong, buddy, I did root my XMP with the same method, but it was months ago. I just felt like hitting the thanks button because it's most probably going to solve his problem, thus being helpful
Pixelado said:
Err, no, you got it wrong, buddy, I did root my XMP with the same method, but it was months ago. I just felt like hitting the thanks button because it's most probably going to solve his problem, thus being helpful
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jajajajaja my bad!!!! in that case, thank u for thanking me
Related
My Xperia mini has official 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware and I want to root it
I searched for this in this site and I found this way :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
I like this way because it's easy and safe without any complicated steps like flashing
But it didn't work with this firmware
I want to root because the screen is too dark and I want to disable the light sensor of the device.
I'm new in this site and I want the easiest way to do this....
Anyone can help???
Thanks...
(Sorry for my bad english )
EDIT:
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
There is no way to root .62 for now.
Unless you unlock your bootloader.
Ahmed Abbass said:
My Xperia mini has official 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware and I want to root it
I searched for this in this site and I found this way :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
I like this way because it's easy and safe without any complicated steps like flashing
But it didn't work with this firmware
I want to root because the screen is too dark and I want to disable the light sensor of the device.
I'm new in this site and I want the easiest way to do this....
Anyone can help???
Thanks...
(Sorry for my bad english )
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First unlock the bootloader the SE way.
Then flash the rage kernel with flash tool and you are automatically rooted.
.
It worked for me with .62..
Try it.
Sent from my ST15i using XDA App
bylund said:
There is no way to root .62 for now.
Unless you unlock your bootloader.
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Thank you for your fast replay...
How much time to find this solution?
Can anyone know?
Ahmed Abbass said:
Thank you for your fast replay...
How much time?
Can anyone know?
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That´s it.
Go to link below and unlock your device:
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/
Then flash Rage Kernel v2.1 and you are rooted !
pallavikv said:
First unlock the bootloader the SE way.
Then flash the rage kernel with flash tool and you are automatically rooted.
.
It worked for me with .62..
Try it.
Sent from my ST15i using XDA App
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Thank you,
What about battery life after flashing?
and memory management and OS stable?
It's safe???
serajr said:
That´s it.
Go to link below and unlock your device:
** I can't post with links **
Then flash Rage Kernel v2.1 and you are rooted !
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Thank you for your fast replay
and thank you again for this useful link
It's from official sony ericsson site!
What is the Rage Kernel v2.1? it means the software itself?
It's the same as original one?
Ahmed Abbass said:
Thank you for your fast replay
and thank you again for this useful link
It's from official sony ericsson site!
What is the Rage Kernel v2.1? it means the software itself?
It's the same as original one?
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Take a look at Rage Kernel post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
It´s base on .58 kernel firmware with root and some others improvements...
downgrate to 42 FW an rood its best way
serajr said:
Take a look at Rage Kernel post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
It´s base on .58 kernel firmware with root and some others improvements...
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Thank you for this...
But I have questions:
Can I update my phone to firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 after that?
What about restore my contacts and calendar? Can I synchronize it with my google account?
What about "Overclock up to 2Ghz", It's safe??
zurazuzi said:
downgrate to 42 FW an rood its best way
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Nice idea
but How?
does this proccess on sk17a? even if i am already at 0.62?
also, how would i go back to the stock kernel after rooting?
FIXED
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
Ahmed Abbass said:
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
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how to downgrade from wotan server?
afeeq said:
how to downgrade from wotan server?
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Simply open wotanserver.com
make an account, it's free!
Download the WotanClient application
and open it!
Select .42 firmware
and your phone will be flashed to selected firmware
But you must back up your data
I synchronized my contacts and calendar with my google account
Ahmed Abbass said:
Simply open wotanserver.com
make an account, it's free!
Download the WotanClient application
and open it!
Select .42 firmware
and your phone will be flashed to selected firmware
But you must back up your data
I synchronized my contacts and calendar with my google account
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It is original firmware from sony? if i using wotan server, how about my waranty? thanx
Ahmed Abbass said:
My Xperia mini has official 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware and I want to root it
I searched for this in this site and I found this way :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346198
I like this way because it's easy and safe without any complicated steps like flashing
But it didn't work with this firmware
I want to root because the screen is too dark and I want to disable the light sensor of the device.
I'm new in this site and I want the easiest way to do this....
Anyone can help???
Thanks...
(Sorry for my bad english )
EDIT:
Finally my phone is rooted
I downgraded the firmware from wotanserver.com to 4.0.2.A.0.42
It's easy !
Then I rooted my phone by this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1346198
Now It's rooted
Special thanks to you guys
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Because Of You I Just Rooted My Phone ! Luv U Guys ! Malaysians are a bit slow in this kind of topics
afeeq said:
It is original firmware from sony? if i using wotan server, how about my waranty? thanx
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your warranty will not be avoided as long as you dont unlock bootloader
---------- Post added at 04:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:06 PM ----------
this is easy rooting toolkit, compatible for any FW version except on .62 ! read here.
Root remain?
Hi guys,
Will the phone remain rooted after upgrading to 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?
Thanks
dindia said:
Hi guys,
Will the phone remain rooted after upgrading to 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?
Thanks
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No.. not at all..
Sent from my ST15 using xda premium
Thankyou to solidsnake81 for pointing this out!!
No need to unlock Bootloader
If you revert to .58 or earlier and root, then update via update centre app in your phone the root remains on the phone whilst you are updated to .62 so the result is a rooted .62 firmware
why not post in the original thread instead of making a new one? no offence but there are 1000's of rooting. 62 threads emerging these days.
thought it would of made it easier for people to see, rather than they going through loads of pages to find it out. ive tried several methods but this seems to be the only one that works .... my appologies
Djscarbo said:
Thankyou to solidsnake81 for pointing this out!!
No need to unlock Bootloader
If you revert to .58 or earlier and root, then update via update centre app in your phone the root remains on the phone whilst you are updated to .62 so the result is a rooted .62 firmware
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Is this tested to work? I mean, superuser app can remain on the phone but will not actually work for some instances. Please post some confirmation.
SoloRazr said:
Is this tested to work? I mean, superuser app can remain on the phone but will not actually work for some instances. Please post some confirmation.
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It works.I've used this method several times.
Does this mean your root is actually working after updating to .62 via the Update Center App?
Sorry to sound unconvinced. I just see most posts to have unlocked bootloader to root this new firmware.
UPDATE:
Did not work for me. My phone reboots on the 2nd to the last dot indicator and then says could not install the new firmware after it booted up.
SoloRazr said:
Did not work for me. My phone reboots on the 2nd to the last dot indicator and then says could not install the new firmware after it booted up.
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Thats because you have modify your system. If you root a fresh installed firmware and make no modifications to it, then root will work after update OTA to .62
Sprinter
Is that so. Will try again.
is flashing the firmware is the only way to go back to .58 or is there any other small process
metalrawk said:
why not post in the original thread instead of making a new one? no offence but there are 1000's of rooting. 62 threads emerging these days.
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can u point some?
sony ericssons said:
can u point some?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455216
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500226
There are so many guides about rooting here on xda on youtube and other forums.Learn to use the search button and how to search on google
SoloRazr said:
Is that so. Will try again.
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Ok, I flashed a fresh .58 firmware, rooted it then updated to .62 over the air and...
it works!
Hi, I have root on .58 but when trying to upgrade to .62 I get error with the application of cellular, Solorazr as you did, what should I do????...
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
Sorry to sound unconvinced, but I have flashed .58 firmware before, rooted it, then upgrading it to .62 fw and the root is gone.
rolo143 said:
Sorry to sound unconvinced, but I have flashed .58 firmware before, rooted it, then upgrading it to .62 fw and the root is gone.
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You must update over the air, not with pc companion or seus or any other method like flashtool
T3sla said:
You must update over the air, not with pc companion or seus or any other method like flashtool
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:O How can I update "over the air"?? I dont know how to update via OTA, is it an app or a site like wotanserver?
rolo143 said:
:O How can I update "over the air"?? I dont know how to update via OTA, is it an app or a site like wotanserver?
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No it means update through a wireless connection or 3G.Go on settings>sony ericsson> check for updates.
Wifi download strip but I could not be updated, because this root will move or because some system files? I SHOULD DO?????
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
T3sla said:
You must update over the air, not with pc companion or seus or any other method like flashtool
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Really? So that means I'm stuck... When I try to do it "over the air" .. it says "yada yada .62 update available" I click it, then it says "You need a computer in order to update your handset".
kevast said:
Hi, I have root on .58 but when trying to upgrade to .62 I get error with the application of cellular, Solorazr as you did, what should I do????...
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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DO this:
Flash a fresh .58 firmware using FlashTool
Root it using DooMlorDs Easy Rooting Kit version 4
Connect to a WiFi or a stable 3G and update via Update Center App on your phone
Done!
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
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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
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You are 2 months late.
Someguyfromhell said:
You are 2 months late.
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Good day, XDA. I'd like to ask help with regards to rooting my Xperia S. I have recently bought this and it got shipped with ICS 4.0.4 and build number 6.1.A.0.45 and I updated its build number to 6.1.A.2.45. I have also unlocked its bootloader successfully. Now I'm having problems on how to root this. I've read certain posts regarding ICS rooting and they all state that it has to have 6.1.A.0.45 build number. But I don't know how to rollback to the previous build number. What should I do?? Please help..
Ciaossu!~
Just flash Advanced stock kernel v14 by arakmar via fastboot.
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
How did you unblock the bootlaoder
itsmarc19 said:
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
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I am in the exact situtation as you. I too bought my Xperia S last week and have updated to the latest firmware. As this is my first Android phone, I have no clue how to move forward.
I would be glad if you post your findings. Thanks.
shadyabhi said:
I am in the exact situtation as you. I too bought my Xperia S last week and have updated to the latest firmware. As this is my first Android phone, I have no clue how to move forward.
I would be glad if you post your findings. Thanks.
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Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
itsmarc19 said:
What will it let me achieve then, bro?
BTW, thanks for the reply.
Ciaossu!~
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superuser (root access)
For GB
Harsh7689 said:
Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
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Thanks for the link. but the link you gave is for GB and I am on ICS already. (I know, there is a way to flash to GB but... ) I will better wait for a perfect way for rooting a device with ICS on locked BL installed.
BTW, here
Also, you can never brick your device on LOCKED bootloaders so don't worry
DId he mean unlocked bootloader?
shadyabhi said:
Thanks for the link. but the link you gave is for GB and I am on ICS already. (I know, there is a way to flash to GB but... ) I will better wait for a perfect way for rooting a device with ICS on locked BL installed.
BTW, here
Also, you can never brick your device on LOCKED bootloaders so don't worry
DId he mean unlocked bootloader?
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Yea, i too hope someday someone will develop a way to root so that you don't have to go back to GB !!
Only for unlocked bootloader... here is a step by step I put together using the information gathered from various threads here in XDA.. I have used this very same method for my phone, so it is definitely working.. if you run into any problem like not being able to get into the Fastboot mode, or I missed some file, let me know..
How to root SONY Xperia S LT26i with Official ICS Firmware
bhootnath said:
Only for unlocked bootloader... here is a step by step I put together using the information gathered from various threads here in XDA.. I have used this very same method for my phone, so it is definitely working.. if you run into any problem like not being able to get into the Fastboot mode, or I missed some file, let me know..
How to root SONY Xperia S LT26i with Official ICS Firmware
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Thanks for this bro! I'll try this out later when I get home. Will my data be lost?
So essentially you are just replacing a stock kernel by a rooted kernel. What if I want to go back to the unrooted kernel?
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
shadyabhi said:
So essentially you are just replacing a stock kernel by a rooted kernel. What if I want to go back to the unrooted kernel?
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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Download any of the stock firmware .ftf, extract the kernel and flash it!! You are back to stock
Use the thank button, it's there for a reason
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Thanks. I got the firmware from xdafileserver and I will root the phone over the weekend.
Sent from my Sony Xperia S
533 sructive
Harsh7689 said:
Go Here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31101584#post31101584
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THanks mate !!!
Dear friends,
Did anyone got this update ready.
P already have this update.
I try to connect using SUS but there is no new updates yet.
If anyone got this update ready can you share with us.
thanks in advance.
No one said there were an update for GO.
Sent from my LT22i using xda premium
ilgreco112 said:
No one said there were an update for GO.
Sent from my LT22i using xda premium
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A update has been certified, but there's no word from sony on when they are about to release it or what the changelog is, some devices (Xperia P) seem to have received the update, so we have to wait until sony release the update to go and someone uploads the ftf file...
Can someone change the title cause its very misleading. Thanx
http://kuai.xunlei.com/d/WRPGHBDNSIDK
chuchao said:
http://kuai.xunlei.com/d/WRPGHBDNSIDK
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HI,
Thanks for sharing the link.
I'm downloading it now but its is really very slow.
But any how thanks a lot.
I've created a torrent of this FTF and I'm seeding it: https://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7896747
helkaluin said:
I've created a torrent of this FTF and I'm seeding it: https://thepiratebay.se/torrent/7896747
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have u try to flash it?
ILoveXperia said:
have u try to flash it?
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I have flashed it. It works fine.
helkaluin said:
I have flashed it. It works fine.
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can root?
ILoveXperia said:
can root?
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+1.
Saint Jim said:
+1.
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It can be root,
First u need to flash kernel from .10
then root using bin4ry.
after that flash again the kernel from .54
your phone will be rooted.
i root my phone using this method.
kris010976 said:
It can be root,
First u need to flash kernel from .10
then root using bin4ry.
after that flash again the kernel from .54
your phone will be rooted.
i root my phone using this method.
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How do you flash only the kernel? Do you just tick all the 'exclude' checklists in Flashtool and untick all the 'wipe' ones?
helkaluin said:
How do you flash only the kernel? Do you just tick all the 'exclude' checklists in Flashtool and untick all the 'wipe' ones?
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yes u r correct.
when u tick all this u will notice that the sin file will. gone so u just leave
kernel. and loader sin.
So, can someone tell me which steps are needed (I need details, because I'm noob ) to root Xperia Go with .54 fw?
As if I root my phone with a locked bootloader. Does it have any differences with an unlocked bootloader?
helkaluin said:
I have flashed it. It works fine.
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does it require root and unlocked bootloader or can we just flash it with frlashtools. please enlighten. thanks
ibraahim said:
does it require root and unlocked bootloader or can we just flash it with frlashtools. please enlighten. thanks
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You can just flash the ftf file using flashtool.
kris010976 said:
You can just flash the ftf file using flashtool.
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I just did it that way and works like a charm - kernel version in my case is 3.0.8+ , right?!
is the performance really improved as compared to .10 fw
i am currently on .10 fw and camera quality is pathetic..and games like neckbreaker does'nt run properly..which runs very good in devices like samsung s duos..what is the use of buying this "a9 dual core with mali gpu"..
so anyone using .54 fw pls tell me about performance of this version..
ankur.walia said:
is the performance really improved as compared to .10 fw
i am currently on .10 fw and camera quality is pathetic..and games like neckbreaker does'nt run properly..which runs very good in devices like samsung s duos..what is the use of buying this "a9 dual core with mali gpu"..
so anyone using .54 fw pls tell me about performance of this version..
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What I experience in .54 is that the performance is better, when I was on .10 I need to restart it daily to keep the ram free. For the .54, I can turn on my phone as long as I want. Just that SOMTIMES it can get laggy but after awhile later it goes back to normal, I was very disappointed when it was in .10 if I had to make a call it would be like a pain in the arse. I can still live on in the .54 fw.
Hopefully the next JB update will be better.
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