Requirements:
Root
Installation:
Unpack .zip on the desktop.
Turn off antivirus, PC Companion, Flashtool, any other adb processes.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Run install.bat.
Choose item #1.
On the phone allow root access.
At the end of the script working press any button on PC keyboard.
To enter in CWM after first vibration press (not hold) several times volume button + until the second vibration.
Download:
Recovery_SP.zip
Script for Linux users
CWM and TWRP !!!
Tested and working !
I'm on rooted c5303 .257 with locked bootloader
alivanov79 said:
Requirements:
Root
Installation:
Unpack .zip on the desktop.
Turn off antivirus, PC Companion, Flashtool, any other adb processes.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Run install.bat.
Choose item #1.
On the phone allow root access.
At the end of the script working press any button on PC keyboard.
Download:
Recovery_SP.zip
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is it working for all firmware and models of xperia sp?????
mansoorarb said:
is it working for all firmware and models of xperia sp?????
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Yes
alivanov79 said:
Yes
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i cnt get in recovery mode.....pls explain how to get into it......i used quickboot app.....but no use.....
mansoorarb said:
i cnt get in recovery mode.....pls explain how to get into it......i used quickboot app.....but no use.....
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Volume button +
Got it.. ...working nw.. ...but it doesnt work with quickboot app
Sent from my C5302 using xda premium
Thank you so much!!!
Gotta love you guys.
Thx for the effort. Works like a charm
Now mods and custom roms will follow
U saved Me..
Bro
Actually before 10 minutes i just take decision to unlock my bootloader and flash doom kernel for flashing the deodexed .284 firmware... I downloaded all the files and just start to unlock my bootloader via sony site.. But my mind tell just check SP thread for some things and i check .. God .... U save me from unlocking the bootloader and missing the Bravia Engine 2...
Thanks a lot bro.. u r great...
Are you having issues with touch when connected to the charger? Also the Phone does not stay in off mode and turns on / boots up when I plug in.
I think you should look into the chargermon files.. many members report similar issues.
it worked like a charm :victory: so now do i have any need to unlock bootloader? i can install custom roms using cwm, right?
EDIT: I have just read on net that bootloader unlocking is necessary to install any custom ROM, then what is the point to make CWM for locked BL?
dhiman33 said:
it worked like a charm :victory: so now do i have any need to unlock bootloader? i can install custom roms using cwm, right?
EDIT: I have just read on net that bootloader unlocking is necessary to install any custom ROM, then what is the point to make CWM for locked BL?
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So you can install mods, backup system, use custom stock roms.... This is worth it.
Custom roms like cm,asop,Pac etc all need bootloader unlocked, as they use custom kernels.
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To uninstall this, should I flash a stock ROM? or there are any easier methods?
If I can remember correctly from se arc forum there are 3 files you need to delete the main one is in system/bin-delete file called recovery.tar this will in effect delete cwm....
But I would leave installed as it is handy.
Sent from my C5303 using xda premium
If I want to uninstall and also unroot, but since my country ftf file is not there, so I can use SUS to repair the phone (since it's also download the firmware file) or just once I download then I convert to ftf file and flash via flashtool?
If you flash phone using sus root and cwm will be gone as they are installed into system just like normal apps.
Sent from my C5303 using xda premium
sxrmafia said:
Are you having issues with touch when connected to the charger? Also the Phone does not stay in off mode and turns on / boots up when I plug in.
I think you should look into the chargermon files.. many members report similar issues.
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No such issues on me c5303 stock
alivanov79 said:
Requirements:
Root
Installation:
Unpack .zip on the desktop.
Turn off antivirus, PC Companion, Flashtool, any other adb processes.
Connect the phone to the PC.
Run install.bat.
Choose item #1.
On the phone allow root access.
At the end of the script working press any button on PC keyboard.
Download:
Recovery_SP.zip
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it works! thanks a lot!
sxrmafia said:
Are you having issues with touch when connected to the charger? Also the Phone does not stay in off mode and turns on / boots up when I plug in.
I think you should look into the chargermon files.. many members report similar issues.
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This happened to me to but i didn't flash cwm on my device. Any way i fixed it by re flashing the Stock firmware
Related
So i have spent 4 days page to page wondering how to root my android phone
xperia mini pro sk17i
so far, i gathered info that the best and efficient rooting technique is DoomLord's Rooting Toolkit..3 cheers to doomlord!
unfortunately for me it wont work coz i updated my firmware to .62..now i know i have to flash a previous FW to either .58 or .42 in order to use DoomLord's kit
I searched for flashing techniques as well, but i couldn't find the procedure to flash or rather the ones which i came across didn't work for all
Could any1 be kind nuf as to help out a noobie such as me and others who have the same problem as me!!
aXel047 said:
So i have spent 4 days page to page wondering how to root my android phone
xperia mini pro sk17i
so far, i gathered info that the best and efficient rooting technique is DoomLord's Rooting Toolkit..3 cheers to doomlord!
unfortunately for me it wont work coz i updated my firmware to .62..now i know i have to flash a previous FW to either .58 or .42 in order to use DoomLord's kit
I searched for flashing techniques as well, but i couldn't find the procedure to flash or rather the ones which i came across didn't work for all
Could any1 be kind nuf as to help out a noobie such as me and others who have the same problem as me!!
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flashing is really simple and it took me just 15 minutes a few hours ago to flash .58 fw.
so here it goes.
first, you need to download .58 fw here http://depositfiles.com/files/1inil87p7
then download flashtool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
after you downloaded both of that, install the flashtool to your computer. then put the .58 fw that you just downloaded to c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares
means that i recommend to save flashtool on c:/program files.
after you have done that. backup all needed things such as maybe your messages, contacts or maybe apk files using super backup for both messages and contacts and titanium for backing up apk.
after you done that, open flashtool, connect your devices to the computer using usb cable, then flashtool will automatically recognises your phone it will say 'connected devices: SK17'.
then click on the flash thunder icon and choose flashmod, then you will see the .58 fw that you just downloaded earlier. then i recommend you to leave wipe data and cache checked or maybe up to you. because last time i unchecked wipe data and cache i cant root my phone after so thats why i ask u to backup things. and press ok. wait like 1 minute then it will ask you to unplug usb cable, switch off your phone. while your phone switched off, hold down the volume button, plug in devices using usb cable to your computer and power on your device, then you will see flashtool will start flashing.
after flashing is done, unplug the usb cable and switch on your phone then BOOM! you are now on .58 fw. then just simply root it using doomlord zergrush method and thats it.
if you a little bit confuse just follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
You can use flashtool: http://androxyde.github.com/ (PM me if you can't download).
I would suggest you to jump on FreeXperia mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226715 as it is way better than stock, and it makes your phone rooted. Hovewer, you need unlock your bootloader.
Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!
aXel047 said:
Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!
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i havent unlocked my bootloader so i cant help with you that
goodluck!
oh, benefits of unlocking bootloader is that you can use custom roms and custom kernels, you can even flash custom kernel that can root .62 im not sure check it out somewhere on android development section.
and afaik, if you unlock bootloader you will not get any official updates from se such as in the future the ice cream sandwich updates but im not completely sure
Izzy Stinson said:
i havent unlocked my bootloader so i cant help with you that
goodluck!
oh, benefits of unlocking bootloader is that you can use custom roms and custom kernels, you can even flash custom kernel that can root .62 im not sure check it out somewhere on android development section.
and afaik, if you unlock bootloader you will not get any official updates from se such as in the future the ice cream sandwich updates but im not completely sure
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Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!
aXel047 said:
Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!
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You can always relock your bootloader and update but you can't get back DRM rights...which is not a big issue...so what if track id don't work, there are better similar apps like soundhound.Also there is a method which unlocks bootloader without losing DRM but never test it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285
Whatever you do first read well then try
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
singh_dd93 said:
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
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what are u referring to!?
singh_dd93 said:
do i need to press volume up button or volume down in Xperia Mini(ST15i)
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I'm not sure for mini, just make sure the green led lights up, if its blue, it means its in the fastboot mode.
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
aXel047 said:
Thnx a ton for rplying both of you!
another question would it harm my device in any way if i unlock bootloader...also what do i benefit by unlocking it!!
Thanx in advance!
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1. Unlocking bootloader will stop you from updating through SE official method. But i'm sure you can always flash the firmware using flashtool when the update is available
2. Unlocking bootloader DOES NOT do any harm as far as i'm concern(but void the warranty! If i'm not mistaken). The only way you can damage it is by using third party software/firmware.. Let say you unlock the bootloader > use custom kernel > overclock it like crazy till it melts.
I'm one of the guy with unlocked bootloader..
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
aXel047 said:
Woah i surely dont want to miss out out official updates from SE...also i searched the forum and found out that if u unlock bootloader..you lose ur DRM rights..some apps dnt work!
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Yupz, if you unlock boot loader your DRM will lose..
Your track ID not working...
Im unlock boot loader and now use custom ROM (hybroman)..
U can download new track id from market... And for Timescape, I back up time scape from old fw and working properly in custom ROM...
Sent from my WT19i using XDA App
urra901109 said:
1. Unlocking bootloader will stop you from updating through SE official method. But i'm sure you can always flash the firmware using flashtool when the update is available
2. Unlocking bootloader DOES NOT do any harm as far as i'm concern(but void the warranty! If i'm not mistaken). The only way you can damage it is by using third party software/firmware.. Let say you unlock the bootloader > use custom kernel > overclock it like crazy till it melts.
I'm one of the guy with unlocked bootloader..
Sent from my SK17i using xda premium
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Thats right...
You got freedom with your phone at all...
Sent from my WT19i using XDA App
Izzy Stinson said:
flashing is really simple and it took me just 15 minutes a few hours ago to flash .58 fw.
so here it goes.
first, you need to download .58 fw here http://depositfiles.com/files/1inil87p7
then download flashtool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351309
after you downloaded both of that, install the flashtool to your computer. then put the .58 fw that you just downloaded to c:/program files/flashtool/firmwares
means that i recommend to save flashtool on c:/program files.
after you have done that. backup all needed things such as maybe your messages, contacts or maybe apk files using super backup for both messages and contacts and titanium for backing up apk.
after you done that, open flashtool, connect your devices to the computer using usb cable, then flashtool will automatically recognises your phone it will say 'connected devices: SK17'.
then click on the flash thunder icon and choose flashmod, then you will see the .58 fw that you just downloaded earlier. then i recommend you to leave wipe data and cache checked or maybe up to you. because last time i unchecked wipe data and cache i cant root my phone after so thats why i ask u to backup things. and press ok. wait like 1 minute then it will ask you to unplug usb cable, switch off your phone. while your phone switched off, hold down the volume button, plug in devices using usb cable to your computer and power on your device, then you will see flashtool will start flashing.
after flashing is done, unplug the usb cable and switch on your phone then BOOM! you are now on .58 fw. then just simply root it using doomlord zergrush method and thats it.
if you a little bit confuse just follow these steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
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Ok i've downloaded .58 firmware frm wotanserver..d/w'd flashtool!!
i was going thru ur instructions..u mentioned "hold down the volume key"..which one UP or DOWN
and yea is it ok if i unmount SD card during d whole process!?
i've taken a backup bt u knw just to be super cautious!?
Volume up for fast boot(blue LED) and volume down for flash mod(green LED) for xperia mini ST15i
aXel047 said:
Ok i've downloaded .58 firmware frm wotanserver..d/w'd flashtool!!
i was going thru ur instructions..u mentioned "hold down the volume key"..which one UP or DOWN
and yea is it ok if i unmount SD card during d whole process!?
i've taken a backup bt u knw just to be super cautious!?
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Yes. Hold down the volume down button keys for mini pro.
You need to do this after you selected your chosen firmware to flash and click ok.
Then you will see a pop up telling you to unplug the USB cable, switch off phone.
Then hold down the volume down, while doing that, plug in your USB cable to your computer and switch on your phone. Don't let go of holding the volume down button yet!
Wait till you see on the flashtool start flashing then it's ok to release the volume down button and that's where the magic started.
No you don't need to unmount your sd card, it will not remove/ delete anything from your sd card except applications or games that are saved on your sd card which is not a big deal you can download it again later or make a backup of its apk.
Hope I help ya
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
Are you succes??
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Dheny Brightside said:
Are you succes??
Sent from my WT19i using XDA App
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actually i dnt get much time...i willl try it soon...n let u knw!!
Izzy Stinson said:
Yes. Hold down the volume down button keys for mini pro.
You need to do this after you selected your chosen firmware to flash and click ok.
Then you will see a pop up telling you to unplug the USB cable, switch off phone.
Then hold down the volume down, while doing that, plug in your USB cable to your computer and switch on your phone. Don't let go of holding the volume down button yet!
Wait till you see on the flashtool start flashing then it's ok to release the volume down button and that's where the magic started.
No you don't need to unmount your sd card, it will not remove/ delete anything from your sd card except applications or games that are saved on your sd card which is not a big deal you can download it again later or make a backup of its apk.
Hope I help ya
Sent from my SK17i using XDA
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Yes u really did help me soak in a lil about rooting n flashing..thanks alot!!
1 more question though, when i flash .58 my device will still have all the bloatware that came pre-installed!??
Coz i have this app Wavesecure n i realy don't wanna lose it!!
ALRITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can confirm Izzy's instruction +1
THnx mate
successfully flashed .58 FW on my device
successfully rooted my xperia mini pro!!!
Yawn..m tired now..strained my eyes reading threads n posts!!
will try to update to .62 OTA and confirm whether root remains!!
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
Growly_ said:
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
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Here you go...
Download the attachment!
Unzip using WinRar
Connect your phone in normal mode
Go to the folder you extracted earlyer
Double click on "Install.bat"
Restart your phone
While turning on,at the Sony Boot Logo simply tap a few times the screen!
Now you should have CWM Recovery on your phone!
Simple as that
Hope helps you...
CWM 5 supports the touch screen buttons on the bottom of the phone also. its very easy to use!
Beats audio installed via this method.
On what firmware is that available? This is just a one click method after achieving root.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
Growly_ said:
On what firmware is that available? This is just a one click method after achieving root.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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it should work on any version of ICS!
So this is another method of achieving cwn then, the method you stated being the way to achieve it via pc and this method via device ?
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
Hi,
Sorry for noob question here but will you please tell me what is this CWM and how is it helpful and for what purpose is it used?
Actually this is my first android phone and i'm trying to learn about android and all it's stuff...
Thanks and Regards.
shoz_on4u said:
Hi,
Sorry for noob question here but will you please tell me what is this CWM and how is it helpful and for what purpose is it used?
Actually this is my first android phone and i'm trying to learn about android and all it's stuff...
Thanks and Regards.
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CWM is some kind like the Bios from your pc...except does not have the same functions
it`s a recovery,where you can backup your rom and restore if something goes wrong with your phone!
with it you can install some custom ROM`s
you can clear cache...dalvik cache....and a lot more to do!
but really the mos usefull function of it is the backup-restore and the flash of different modules rom`s and kernels!
it`s better to have cwn just in case
Hi aresbv2000
what do you mean in "normal mode"
I tried it in Mass Storage and Media transfer mode an the CMD-Text hold on " at
==============================
Step1 : Waiting for Device
==============================
whats the correct way to install CWM ?
Thanks for your support
Wolf
wolfwolf said:
Hi aresbv2000
what do you mean in "normal mode"
I tried it in Mass Storage and Media transfer mode an the CMD-Text hold on " at
==============================
Step1 : Waiting for Device
==============================
whats the correct way to install CWM ?
Thanks for your support
Wolf
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install Sony PC Comanion first
second check the usb debugging box from {}developer options
then just plug your phone into the usb
after that double click on install.bat
i am on unlocked bootloader
i don`t know if it works with locked bootloader
it should work
another way to install CWM is to flash a kernel wich already have CWM on it!
to do that you must install fastboot driver an connect your phone in fastboot mode to your pc(with the phone shut off pres and keep volume up key and plug into USB untill the blue led is on)
than go to the extracted folder(in the attachment) and pres and hold shift key + right click
select from menu open command window here
in the cmd window type " fastboot flash boot kernel.elf" without the comma`s
it will install the Xperia SSpedd OC @ 1,67 MHZ and you will get CWM olso on your device!
After installing that to enter CWM pres volume up when booting the phone while the blue led and light stripe is on!
this is olso for unlocked bootloader,i don`t know if it works for locked bootloader since my phone is with unlocked bootloader from the day 1!
Again simply installing this APK from the market seems to be less daunting.
Growly_ said:
Again simply installing this APK from the market seems to be less daunting.
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last time i checked the cwm from market was not officialy supported by Xperia S!but that was a month ago!
aresbv2000 said:
Here you go...
Download the attachment!
Unzip using WinRar
Connect your phone in normal mode
Go to the folder you extracted earlyer
Double click on "Install.bat"
Restart your phone
While turning on,at the Sony Boot Logo simply tap a few times the screen!
Now you should have CWM Recovery on your phone!
Simple as that
Hope helps you...
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can confirm this worked with locked bootloader, im using a sim locked and locked bootloader Xperia S with root and this method just worked fine for me
thanks very much
aresbv2000 said:
last time i checked the cwm from market was not officialy supported by Xperia S!but that was a month ago!
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Ares,
I think the op was talking about this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler which was the purpose of his post. The easiest way for new people to install CWM is with this apk from the market.
Correct me if I'm wrong OP.
veryproudmonkey said:
Ares,
I think the op was talking about this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler which was the purpose of his post. The easiest way for new people to install CWM is with this apk from the market.
Correct me if I'm wrong OP.
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You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
Growly_ said:
You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
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the app from the market never worked for me, came up lt26 unsupported, but the method earlier in thread worked first time
Growly_ said:
You are correct, with it being simply a download and install from the market i think this becomes the easiest way to achieve CWM on a rooted device.
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Tried...but not working.the phone model is not supported.so...the easiest way avalaible is the method presented by me.
Remember...it's not my work...i only shared with you so i can help.
Growly_ said:
Hi all, i recently scoured these forums searching for the most simple way to achieve recovery on the Xperia S. Of course to no avail to a newbie like myself. My device is rooted and with ICS, with an unlocked bootloader. I initially tried to achieve CWM by using the application on the market (Prior to obtaining root but with unlocked bootloader & ICS). I recently tried to achieve CWM using the CWM - Xperia on the market and success it worked! Simply click the "Reboot into recovery mode" within the application and it will install CWM into the system partition so you can use recovery! I am unsure whether this has been posted recently but i avoided posting it elsewhere due to restrictions and the like, i hope this hasn't been discovered yet and im not just being ignorant to the forum i literally could not find any news of this elsewhere!
If needs be, i will make a guide on how to achieve this including the rooting and flashing steps i took.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
arg new theme...
This app DOES NOT support the Xperia S... Yet... The recovery WILL NOT WORK! it may boot fine but none of the functions will work!
Pvy.
aresbv2000 said:
another way to install CWM is to flash a kernel wich already have CWM on it!
to do that you must install fastboot driver an connect your phone in fastboot mode to your pc(with the phone shut off pres and keep volume up key and plug into USB untill the blue led is on)
than go to the extracted folder(in the attachment) and pres and hold shift key + right click
select from menu open command window here
in the cmd window type " fastboot flash boot kernel.elf" without the comma`s
it will install the Xperia SSpedd OC @ 1,67 MHZ and you will get CWM olso on your device!
After installing that to enter CWM pres volume up when booting the phone while the blue led and light stripe is on!
this is olso for unlocked bootloader,i don`t know if it works for locked bootloader since my phone is with unlocked bootloader from the day 1!
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Sorry dint work for me - boot into CWM ok but boot into Android goes to a loop !!!!!!!
had to flash back the original kernel
bootloader free and rooted
Any solutions ?
Wolf
Since i see many people having problems with installing cm9 on neo v, i've decided to help them
If you're a noob, have a look at this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409269
If you're not a noob, proceed with the steps confirming that you have performed the steps
PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS CAREFULLY
THE REFERENCE LINKS GIVEN ARE ONLY MEANT FOR READING AND INFORMATION PLEASE DONT FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS TO DO SOMETHING TO YOUR PHONE.
Step 1: PREPARE YOUR COMPUTER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khrxo0-NieM
it will explain a lot please watch it, download links are below
thanks for the video....
Downloads:
1)Android SDK- http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2)ADB Drivers- http://www.mediafire.com/?6u1zl54w3jnvvax (just open the .cat files(x86/x64) and the drivers will be installed )
3)After watching the video, download (http://www.mediafire.com/?4qoenin9cjn7s7i) fastboot and place(copy paste) the 3 files in your android sdk directory>platform-tools(for me its C:\androidSDK\platform-tools)
if platform tools is not present, please follow the video again you have to instll "tools" package in SDK.
4)Flashtool- http://androxyde.github.com/ -go to the installation tab and download it (130 mb)
Step 2: ROOT THE PHONE
If you have no idea about rooting, have a look at this http://droidlessons.com/what-is-rooting-on-android-the-advantages-and-disadvantages/
How to know that you are rooted-lookout for "superuser" app in app drawer, if found, you have rooted your phone.
if you are on official ICS 4.0.3 ,
1)[ requirements ]
a)stock ICS firmware 4.1.A.0.562 for your device
b)ADB drivers installed (if u are not sure, then install http://icxperia.com/doomlord/Flashtool-drivers.exe)
c)the tool http://bit.ly/ert_xperia_2011_ics_1
2)[ READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY! ]
This script will:
root ur device using "andorid emulator" trick
install Busybox (1.18.4)
install SU files (ICS specific)
do some checks for free space, tmp directory (will remove Google Maps if required)
Before u begin:
make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
enable "USB DEBUGGING" - from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)
enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" - from (Menu\Settings\Security)
[OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
3)[ WARNING ]
make sure that no other adb server is running in background (e.g.: Flashtool, PCC, SEUS) and disable any antivirus
4)[ how to install? ]
Connect your phone in MSC (mass storage mode) mode(SD card can be viewed on PC)
make sure that you are on stock ICS firmware 4.0.3
download the files
extract ALL the files in the zip
now just double click on "runme.bat"
sit back read the on screen instructions
the device will reboot a couple of times
when the script finishes it will say "ALL DONE"
enjoy!
If you're on Official ICS 4.0.4 ,
1)Make sure that you have flashtool installed and that you're on official ICS 4.0.4
2)You'll have to flash baseband of 4.0.3
a)Download the 4.0.3 baseband - http://www.mediafire.com/?gwe739kn5mcx56t and place the .ftf file in C:\Flashtool\firmwares
b)connect phone inMSC (mass storage mode) mode
c)open flashtool and wait for a minute
d)on top left, click the lightning icon
e)flash mode>ok
f)select MT11i(devices), 4.1.A.0.562 (version)
g)make sure that wipe cache and app log is unchecked,dont exclude anything.
h)press ok and follow the steps
i)phone will boot once flashed(may take longer to boot, dont panic)
j)voilla!! now you're on 4.0.3
3)Now scroll up and follow the same steps for 4.0.3
4)runme.bat will root the phone
5)Enjoy the rooted phone!!!!
My thanks to doomlord and madfysh
IMPORTANT !!!!!!
ONCE ROOTED,
Download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en and backup all your apps(on SD card)
Step 3(next step) of this post will reset(factory reset) your phone.
BACKUP ALL YOUR CONTACTS AND CALENDER ON GOOGLE
BACKUP ALL YOUR MESSAGES AND IMPORTANT STUFF !!
MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR SD CARD ON PC FOR SAFETY (THIS WILL BE DONE AFTER ALL BACKUPS ARE DONE I.E. LAST BACKUP)
Step 3: UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
If you have no idea about this, read this
Why exactly is this a big deal? For the general population, this doesn’t matter. However, for the modding community, locked bootloaders are simply a pain. When the bootloader is locked, certain portions of the device are unable to be customized such as recoveries or kernels. A lot of the time, when rooting a device, the first step requires the bootloader to be unlocked or bypassed. So, depending on the device in question and the will of the developer, creative Android hacking has allowed some devices with locked bootloaders to run custom ROMs. Generally, these devices aren’t as stable as they could be if the device was able to be completely customized from the ground up.
1) http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and follow the steps carefully ( skip step 13, we've already done that )
IF YOU GET STUCK ON STEP 14,DO THIS
to navigate to android SDK folder, use this command(without quotes)
"cd location_of_your_android_SDK\platform-tools"
for me, it was - "C:\androidSDK\platform-tools"
2)If you followed the rules, you will have an unlocked bootloader
3)Yipeeee !!!
4)Dont worry about your apps, they're still on your SD card
5)Restore only the apps which are very important and you cant live without them for a day..
Step 4: INSTALLING CWM(CLOCK WORK MOD / RECOVERY)
if you dont know what cwm is, just read but dont follow the steps to install it
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-and-how-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/
1) http://www.mediafire.com/?73xv18tht0e8zt4 download cwm
2)Connect your phone in MSC (mass storage mode) mode and wait until SD card available to PC
3)increase your display time out to 2 minutes
4)Enable USB debugging and allow 3rd party/unknown sources
5)open the downloaded folder(extract first)
6)Run install-cwm1.cmd
7)sit back and enjoy!!!
8)once finished, you'll have cwm installed!!!!
9)to check if you have cwm, turn off phone
10)turn on and when sony logo appears, repeatedly press vol down button until you reach a blue colored menu, if successful, cwm is installed properly!! if not, please comment or reinstall it.
11)navigation in cwm-
go up-vol up
go down-vol down
select option-home button
previous menu-back button
thanks siddharthsure93
Step 5: TAKING A NANDROID BACKUP
if you have no idea about this, read this
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/38468-nandroid-backup-what-is-it-and-did-i-need-it/
make sure that your sd card has at least 1gb free space and you have 50% battery charge
1)Hoping that you have cwm installed, turn off phone
2)Enter cwm by repeatedly press vol down button when sony logo appears
3)go to "backup and restore"
4)select "backup"
5)wait for 10-15 minutes till your phone is backuped
6)now you have a copy of your current phone and rom memory
we do this to restore phone if something goes wrong
NOW YOU HAVE PREPARED YOUR PHONE TO GET CM9 OR ANY FU*KIN ROM !!! :good::good:
IF I GO WRONG SOMEWHERE, PLEASE CORRECT ME WE ALL LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES.
PLEASE PRESS THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29453825#post29453825
continue to this to install cm9 for neo v
the_neo_v_guy said:
Look people what i found !!!!!!
ROOTING is now super easy !!!
http://unlockroot.com/
This software can root any android device!!!
More than 500 devices supported !!!
so no need of flashing kernel !!!!!!
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Support the Android 2.1,2.2 and 2.3
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Another thread by you..
This makes me more sad...
geekynoob said:
Another thread by you..
This makes me more sad...
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I'm sorry for that because i had no idea of sections at that time
but now everything's allright.
sorry for the inconvenience :/
the_neo_v_guy said:
I'm sorry for that because i had no idea of sections at that time
but now everything's allright.
sorry for the inconvenience :/
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No sorry bro.. ur a 14yr old guy..just read the Forums..and the steps uv mentioned..there was no need for these threads..tonnnes of people using cm9 and other roms..But i hope its useful for someone..Pls take notice and b careful from now on..
Sorry if i was a bit rude..this work of mine is getting up into my head...
geekynoob said:
No sorry bro.. ur a 14yr old guy..just read the Forums..and the steps uv mentioned..there was no need for these threads..tonnnes of people using cm9 and other roms..But i hope its useful for someone..Pls take notice and b careful from now on..
Sorry if i was a bit rude..this work of mine is getting up into my head...
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Yea, I may have helped some noobs, just made the steps clear because 3 months ago when i was a total noob at android and xda, i could only find android terms but not any thread that gave clear instructions, i had to google around for weeks until i could understand what everything was
Anyways, i do understand your mood, but what work are you on?
I just find a way to simple unlock any phone!
just visit http://www.fastgsm.com/en
For neo/v visit
http://www.fastgsm.com/en/page/how-...a-x8-x10-mini-pro-e15-e10-u20-so-01b-aspen-m1
I have a noob question
Im with a neo v with A.0.62 firmware
Which cannot be rooted
But i have already unlocked bootloader
what can I do now?
If i directly flash in JB Kernel and rom, will I be able to have root permissions? Do i even need to care about my .62 firmware if i want to go into CM10?
What should i do? Thanks!
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wilfacts said:
I have a noob question
Im with a neo v with A.0.62 firmware
Which cannot be rooted
But i have already unlocked bootloader
what can I do now?
If i directly flash in JB Kernel and rom, will I be able to have root permissions? Do i even need to care about my .62 firmware if i want to go into CM10?
What should i do? Thanks!
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You will need to root your phone first. Installing a custom ROM won't automatically give you root acces. In fact, I don't think you will be able to install a custom ROM without ClockWork Mod Recovery which needs root access first. Follow Sony's own rooting guide here: http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0. Then install X-Parts from the Play Store to get CWM.
Once you have CWM you can install any appropriate custom ROM you like.
Oh is that gonna be painful
Iv unlocked bootloaded with .62 firmware
So i cant get to official ics and stucked with the .62, flashing an older firmware for the root is risky? After that i have to go back to .62 again?
so confused
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wilfacts said:
Oh is that gonna be painful
Iv unlocked bootloaded with .62 firmware
So i cant get to official ics and stucked with the .62, flashing an older firmware for the root is risky? After that i have to go back to .62 again?
so confused
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Use flash tool and an ftf file to update to ICS. You can go with 0.587 version for example.
After update as you are on unlocked bootloader you should flash a custom ICS kernel like suave, night elf or any other ICS compatible. This will give you root and cwm.
Look at the stickys. You will find all you need.
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wilfacts said:
Oh is that gonna be painful
Iv unlocked bootloaded with .62 firmware
So i cant get to official ics and stucked with the .62, flashing an older firmware for the root is risky? After that i have to go back to .62 again?
so confused
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You can always relock the bootloader (don't know what method you used to unlock, so can't advise on how to relock - I only know how if unlocking was done through Sony). Update the firnware to stock Sony ICS using Sony's PC Companion. Then root it using Sony's rooting guide. After rooting you can unlock the bootloader again. Install X-Parts and CWM. Then try out the custom ROMs+kernels to your heart's content.
neo668 said:
I only know how if unlocking was done through Sony
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Could you share how? I've heard if its officially unlocked, you cannot lock it again.
BlitzBerg said:
Could you share how? I've heard if its officially unlocked, you cannot lock it again.
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On the other hand,unlocking via official method gives you an easy option to Relock bl via flashtool!
There's a thread by Blagus on how to do that!
Btw even Relocking via setool is an option for unofficially unlocked bl users!
So there's always an option!
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium
If this is what you're talking about, I've read it. But will it allow me to use the PC Companion and receive updates(Although I hardly feel there's going to be more than 1 update)/ Go back to official Sony ROM?
BlitzBerg said:
If this is what you're talking about, I've read it. But will it allow me to use the PC Companion and receive updates(Although I hardly feel there's going to be more than 1 update)/ Go back to official Sony ROM?
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Yes. That's the tutorial I'm talking about. I only mentioned what I did because I've done it before. After relocking use PC Companion to update your phone. Or the Sony phone repair program. I don't remember which. If you try both (like I did) one (or both) of them will work. But still you are out of warranty. You know that, don't you?
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BlitzBerg said:
Could you share how? I've heard if its officially unlocked, you cannot lock it again.
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
neo668 said:
Yes. That's the tutorial I'm talking about. I only mentioned what I did because I've done it before. After relocking use PC Companion to update your phone. Or the Sony phone repair program. I don't remember which. If you try both (like I did) one (or both) of them will work. But still you are out of warranty. You know that, don't you?
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Basically its all about DRM loss. What do I exactly lose? Only trackid? I suppose the newer versions run on unlocked bootloaders as well.
BlitzBerg said:
Basically its all about DRM loss. What do I exactly lose? Only trackid? I suppose the newer versions run on unlocked bootloaders as well.
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I think you are right. It's basically about losing DRM. I don't know what it is and of what use it is. All I know is I've never missed it. If you are into trying out custom ROMs then unlocking the bootloader is a must because certain custom ROMs need custom kernels. To install custom kernels you must have an unlocked bootloader.
Hi everyone, my brother asked me to root his Sony Xperia U.
I tried following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
But it always says that it failed to root, attached the log file for you guys to see.
TugaSonic said:
Hi everyone, my brother asked me to root his Sony Xperia U.
I tried following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933985
But it always says that it failed to root, attached the log file for you guys to see.
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do you install drivers at flashtool?
after install import device,Xperia U at flashtool
Ben Ling said:
do you install drivers at flashtool?
after install import device,Xperia U at flashtool
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Yes, I installed drivers, when I go to import device it just says that there's no device to import.
Also, after trying one more time, when I press the confirm button (step 5 of the tutorial) it says that an error ocorred (it says something about memory and to try again),
TugaSonic said:
Yes, I installed drivers, when I go to import device it just says that there's no device to import.
Also, after trying one more time, when I press the confirm button (step 5 of the tutorial) it says that an error ocorred (it says something about memory and to try again),
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For this you will need Flashtool and Xperia drivers intalled on your PC. (Installing Sony PC companion will do)
Well, what you need to do is download the kernel of previous version. I have attached a file but I am not sure if its the old version. (.10)
Flash FTF of your desired STOCK rom ICS via Flashtool.
Flash kernel of any version before 6.1.1.b.1.54 .
Root it using the file attached.
And you are done!
Make sure the USB tethering is ON in Settings >development !
I have attached the files on page 11 on this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42244647#post42244647
Hnk1 said:
For this you will need Flashtool and Xperia drivers intalled on your PC. (Installing Sony PC companion will do)
Well, what you need to do is download the kernel of previous version. I have attached a file but I am not sure if its the old version. (.10)
Flash FTF of your desired STOCK rom ICS via Flashtool.
Flash kernel of any version before 6.1.1.b.1.54 .
Root it using the file attached.
And you are done!
Make sure the USB tethering is ON in Settings >development !
I have attached the files on page 11 on this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42244647#post42244647
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Just tried to flash the kernel and when I start the phone all I can see is a black screen (as wallpaper) and the normal icons on top (baterry, etc.) and I can't do anything else with the phone.
Is that normal? If so I just have to root it now with the file attached on your post right?
TugaSonic said:
Yes, I installed drivers, when I go to import device it just says that there's no device to import.
Also, after trying one more time, when I press the confirm button (step 5 of the tutorial) it says that an error ocorred (it says something about memory and to try again),
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TugaSonic said:
Just tried to flash the kernel and when I start the phone all I can see is a black screen (as wallpaper) and the normal icons on top (baterry, etc.) and I can't do anything else with the phone.
Is that normal? If so I just have to root it now with the file attached on your post right?
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NO, but don't worry.
Is your bootloader unlocked?
if not, this must be the reason.
if ýou have unlocked bootloader then,
Flash kernel again and root it using .10.
I am thinking you must have disconnected the phone in the middle.
Were you on administration when you tried to flash it ?
You must give administration rights to run the programme.
Were the drivers properly installed ?
A screen came and said to restore and then you didnot disconnect your phone till the programme asked you to ?
Have you followed instructions properly ?
IF all this doesnot work, Flash FTF of ICS of any ICS you like . Root it again !
I have rooted my phone so many times with the file i sent !
And you are using the option 1 when it asks you to root. You are rooting a mobile and not a tablet.
If anything you need to ask, I be writing you back!
Hnk1 said:
NO, but don't worry.
Is your bootloader unlocked?
if not, this must be the reason.
if ýou have unlocked bootloader then,
Flash kernel again and root it using .10.
I am thinking you must have disconnected the phone in the middle.
Were you on administration when you tried to flash it ?
You must give administration rights to run the programme.
Were the drivers properly installed ?
A screen came and said to restore and then you didnot disconnect your phone till the programme asked you to ?
Have you followed instructions properly ?
IF all this doesnot work, Flash FTF of ICS of any ICS you like . Root it again !
I have rooted my phone so many times with the file i sent !
And you are using the option 1 when it asks you to root. You are rooting a mobile and not a tablet.
If anything you need to ask, I be writing you back!
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Hi again, I still haven't tried rooting since I don't have bootloader unlocked.
I tried following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
But when I went to verify if I can unlock my phone's bootloader it says No. Do I have to follow another tutorial? Or is it impossible?
TugaSonic said:
Hi again, I still haven't tried rooting since I don't have bootloader unlocked.
I tried following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527159
But when I went to verify if I can unlock my phone's bootloader it says No. Do I have to follow another tutorial? Or is it impossible?
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As I suspected, your phone has come with locked bootloader. This means that Sony will not support your phone to be unlocked. The reason simply is they do not want to give out cheap phones so you can use any other sim on your phone. However, you can only run roms which support locked bootloader and you can not experiment much with your phone as it will brick your device. There are quite few roms which support locked bootloader. Further, the tutorial is simply from Sony and thus will not work for your phone!
Hnk1 said:
As I suspected, your phone has come with locked bootloader. This means that Sony will not support your phone to be unlocked. The reason simply is they do not want to give out cheap phones so you can use any other sim on your phone. However, you can only run roms which support locked bootloader and you can not experiment much with your phone as it will brick your device. There are quite few roms which support locked bootloader. Further, the tutorial is simply from Sony and thus will not work for your phone!
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OK, one last thing, I found this rom (it says that works with locked bootloader): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=194647
But in the instructions it says to flash it via CWM (I know that it's a custom recovery), I searched and the tutorials I found either ask for root or unlocked bootloader.
The text file attached in OP doesn't help much as I am not able to know which FW are you using.
I assume that the FW is greater than B.1.10 which Is why u are facing problems while rooting as the FW used in the guide in OP is B.1.10.
FYI, B.1.10 was directly rootable without much hassle just by following the guide but if you have a C.1.0 / B.1.89 / B.1.100 Stock Rom on your device then you will have to do some extra steps
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Mayank7795 said:
The text file attached in OP doesn't help much as I am not able to know which FW are you using.
I assume that the FW is greater than B.1.10 which Is why u are facing problems while rooting as the FW used in the guide in OP is B.1.10.
FYI, B.1.10 was directly rootable without much hassle just by following the guide but if you have a C.1.0 / B.1.89 / B.1.100 Stock Rom on your device then you will have to do some extra steps
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On my phone it says, Build Number: 6.1.1.B.1.54
Here's the Rooting Process for you.
This Rooting guide applies to all FW versions above B.1.10.
1) Open Flashtool.
2) Click the Flash icon.
3) Select Flash Mode. (Make sure USB Debugging is ON in your Mobile Settings before connecting to PC)
4) Select & Flash the B.1.10 kernel. Then Reboot.
5) Select the Un-Lock icon and choose your preferred SU app & proceed.
6) Follow the on-screen instructions.
7) Now you have rooted your device.
8) Flash B.1.54 kernel and let the device reboot.
Downloads
B.1.10 Kernel - Download Here
B.1.54 Kernel - Download Here
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Mayank7795 said:
Here's the Rooting Process for you.
This Rooting guide applies to all FW versions above B.1.10.
1) Open Flashtool.
2) Click the Flash icon.
3) Select Flash Mode. (Make sure USB Debugging is ON in your Mobile Settings before connecting to PC)
4) Select & Flash the B.1.10 kernel. Then Reboot.
5) Select the Un-Lock icon and choose your preferred SU app & proceed.
6) Follow the on-screen instructions.
7) Now you have rooted your device.
8) Flash B.1.54 kernel and let the device reboot.
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But I need the bootloader unlocked to follow that process, don't I?
TugaSonic said:
But I need the bootloader unlocked to follow that process, don't I?
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You don't need to unlock your bootloader in case of flashing stock kernels.
Unlocking bootloader is necessary to flash custom built kernels.
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Mayank7795 said:
You don't need to unlock your bootloader in case of flashing stock kernels.
Unlocking bootloader is necessary to flash custom built kernels.
Sent from my Xperia U using xda app-developers app
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OK, thanks.
Just followed the process and now it's rooted.
Congrats..
Now I would request a MOD to close this thread as the problem has been solved. :good:
Hi guys,
I'm using Xperia sola rooted phone with 4.0 and I was installing metamorph - lock theme and the phone restarted and it is going in an endless loop of resarts.
It's possible to put the phone completely off by using power & volume key combo, also i can put the device under flashboot and fastboot mode.
Kindly tell me a way outta this !!
I won't be getting a cell phone for another year I guess
@xtro55
Do you have CWM and if you do does it have adb?
Post a link to the theme file.
ChikeD said:
@xtro55
Do you have CWM and if you do does it have adb?
Post a link to the theme file.
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CWM isnt installed on my xperia sola sadly
This is the theme file : "droidpirate.com/2011/09/14/metamorph-droid-bionic-lock-slider-bionic/"
prior to this, an app named metamorph was installed.
I can put the device in flashboot/fastboot though!
Any chances that I can recover the phone?
xtro55 said:
CWM isnt installed on my xperia sola sadly
This is the theme file : "droidpirate.com/2011/09/14/metamorph-droid-bionic-lock-slider-bionic/"
prior to this, an app named metamorph was installed.
I can put the device in flashboot/fastboot though!
Any chances that I can recover the phone?
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If you bootloader is unlocked you can try flash a kernel with CWM that support adb.
If not, do you have the FTF file for the firmware that is currently installed?
I would try at first flashing system.sin only from the firmware FTF, no wipes everything else expluded.
You will lose root and other modes copied directly to /system but you should have data intact.
ChikeD said:
If you bootloader is unlocked you can try flash a kernel with CWM that support adb.
If not, do you have the FTF file for the firmware that is currently installed?
I would try at first flashing system.sin only from the firmware FTF, no wipes everything else expluded.
You will lose root and other modes copied directly to /system but you should have data intact.
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Well no CWM installed & I haven't done the unlocking of bootloader yet.
Yeah I do have these two files in my flashtool firmware folder which I used :
MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_KERNEL.ftf
MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.54_KERNEL.ftf
Which one are you referring to, since I had to use .10 first followed by .54 to get the root done !
Can you please point to a tutorial where I can follow the steps which you are referring to? That will be helpful
xtro55 said:
Well no CWM installed & I haven't done the unlocking of bootloader yet.
Yeah I do have these two files in my flashtool firmware folder which I used :
MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_KERNEL.ftf
MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.54_KERNEL.ftf
Which one are you referring to, since I had to use .10 first followed by .54 to get the root done !
Can you please point to a tutorial where I can follow the steps which you are referring to? That will be helpful
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But flash overrides and erase everything.
For root didn't you just had to install kernel .10 over .54 firmware no?
Anyway the system from the one that is flashed now you the only one that knows which, I am guessing .54
ChikeD said:
But flash overrides and erase everything.
For root didn't you just had to install kernel .10 over .54 firmware no?
Anyway the system from the one that is flashed now you the only one that knows which, I am guessing .54
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Check this link: "theunlockr.com/2013/09/10/how-to-root-the-sony-xperia-sola-running-6-1-1-b-1-54-firmware/"
I used the above method to get the root done. Yeah it's running .54 currently. But the rooting wasn't the issue, it happened successfully, the theme which I mentioned gave me endless loop of restarts problem.
xtro55 said:
Check this link: "theunlockr.com/2013/09/10/how-to-root-the-sony-xperia-sola-running-6-1-1-b-1-54-firmware/"
I used the above method to get the root done. Yeah it's running .54 currently. But the rooting wasn't the issue, it happened successfully, the theme which I mentioned gave me endless loop of restarts problem.
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I just said that flashing system will make you lose anything that's on it, in that includes root
ChikeD said:
I just said that flashing system will make you lose anything that's on it, in that includes root
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Did that .. with .54
yet problem persists. I dont mind if data goes away .. I can get the apps n all back, already have contacts backup on sim.. so its alright ..just give me a tut which will fix the issue please ....
xtro55 said:
Did that .. with .54
yet problem persists. I dont mind if data goes away .. I can get the apps n all back, already have contacts backup on sim.. so its alright ..just give me a tut which will fix the issue please ....
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Bro just flash stock firmware via from flashtool don't wipe any thing your apps still in there
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dara007_168 said:
Bro just flash stock firmware via from flashtool don't wipe any thing your apps still in there
Sent from my ST25i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Tutorial please on how to carry on !!
I dont care if the apps or data gets deleted, i just want to make it run :crying:
I'm getting paranoid without my device ..
Thanks
xtro55 said:
Tutorial please on how to carry on !!
I dont care if the apps or data gets deleted, i just want to make it run :crying:
I'm getting paranoid without my device ..
Thanks
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try to download stock .54 firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030261 and flash it via flashtool with removed tick on wipe data (how to use flashtool check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
sanya7901 said:
try to download stock .54 firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030261 and flash it via flashtool with removed tick on wipe data (how to use flashtool check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
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Hey Thanks,
Let me get back to you once I finish with the flashing.
Thanks for the links
sanya7901 said:
try to download stock .54 firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030261 and flash it via flashtool with removed tick on wipe data (how to use flashtool check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
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Thank you very much !! You are a life saver :angel:
It is working fine .. although my battery shows 5%, its not going up even on charging ..
xtro55 said:
Thank you very much !! You are a life saver :angel:
It is working fine .. although my battery shows 5%, its not going up even on charging ..
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glad to help you