[Q] Root Xperia Active, confused... - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Hi!
I want to root my active but I'm afraid that I can brick it or something.
I have it with the stock rom and the compilation number is 4.0.2.A.0.84.
Can I follow this tutorial? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118343
Or there is one specific for the version I have?
Sorry if this has been asked before but it's not very clear for me what to do to root the phone.
Thanks!

I would advise you to read my rooting guide (in the stickies in general forum) and to follow the method for 4.0.2.A.0.62. It's really easy, but instead of updating to .62 you will update over the air to .84 (I hope that's working!)
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3

mihahn said:
I would advise you to read my rooting guide (in the stickies in general forum) and to follow the method for 4.0.2.A.0.62. It's really easy, but instead of updating to .62 you will update over the air to .84 (I hope that's working!)
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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It's this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366

zephiruspt said:
It's this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366
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Yes, that's right
You could use the tutorial for .62 or you simply try the program called "eroot"
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3

Nothing to very about brother.:good:
First of all unlock your bootloader via sony`s official website. (i will give the link in .txt file)
Second flash any kernal via flashtool make sure you choose carefully between android versions i.e. use ICS kernal if you are on ICS,similarly GB kernal for GB and JB kernal for JB .
DONE..!!:highfive: I am not responsible for any harm to your device do it at your own risk
Hit thanks if i helped

mustufa_kheroda said:
Nothing to very about brother.:good:
First of all unlock your bootloader via sony`s official website. (i will give the link in .txt file)
Second flash any kernal via flashtool make sure you choose carefully between android versions i.e. use ICS kernal if you are on ICS,similarly GB kernal for GB and JB kernal for JB .
DONE..!!:highfive: I am not responsible for any harm to your device do it at your own risk
Hit thanks if i helped
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Why should he unlock and void his warranty by unlocking just to root? That's not necessary
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3

Its the easiest way
mihahn said:
Why should he unlock and void his warranty by unlocking just to root? That's not necessary
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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Unlocking bootloader and then rooting is the easiest way, unlocked bootloader will also provide manual settings of frequency which will indeed boost the phone. :good:
Root will avoid the warranty isn`t it . so whats the deal with unlocking the bootloader.

mustufa_kheroda said:
Unlocking bootloader and then rooting is the easiest way, unlocked bootloader will also provide manual settings of frequency which will indeed boost the phone. :good:
Root will avoid the warranty isn`t it . so whats the deal with unlocking the bootloader.
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Unlocking is not the easiest way and it's not necessary. You are able too root without unlocking (check my guide, there are many methods) and you won't void your warranty, because after reflashing the stock rom, you can send it to the service center and Sony won't notice that it was rooted
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3

Helpfull
mihahn said:
Unlocking is not the easiest way and it's not necessary. You are able too root without unlocking (check my guide, there are many methods) and you won't void your warranty, because after reflashing the stock rom, you can send it to the service center and Sony won't notice that it was rooted
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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Ya your guide is really helpfull and can root the phone without unlocking the phone. nice work sir...:good:

Well, first of all, many thanks for your contributions. Now I'm more confused. The main goal for me is to be able to free some internal space (remove stock applications?) Flashing custom ROM's is something I would like to but not necessary for now. So... for my first goal, I don't need bootloader unlock???

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mustufa_kheroda said:
Ya your guide is really helpful and can root the phone without unlocking the bootloader. nice work sir..:good:
But there is a question can we adjust the cpu frequencies without unlocking the bootloader?
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zephiruspt said:
Well, first of all, many thanks for your contributions. Now I'm more confused. The main goal for me is to be able to free some internal space (remove stock applications?) Flashing custom ROM's is something I would like to but not necessary for now. So... for my first goal, I don't need bootloader unlock???
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Its up to you whether you want a locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader. If you use a locked bootloader you will be able to flash custom Roms but you will not be able to flash custom kernals. custom kernal basically will increase your phones performance.
Its your phone your choice brother.. Both the method are Perfect. My personal opinion is that you should use the rooting method with locked bootloader hence, it will not avoid your warranty (if you flash the stock rom again after flashing a custom Rom).
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mustufa_kheroda said:
mustufa_kheroda said:
Ya your guide is really helpful and can root the phone without unlocking the bootloader. nice work sir..:good:
But there is a question can we adjust the cpu frequencies without unlocking the bootloader?
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Its up to you whether you want a locked bootloader or unlocked bootloader. If you use a locked bootloader you will be able to flash custom Roms but you will not be able to flash custom kernals. custom kernal basically will increase your phones performance.
Its your phone your choice brother.. Both the method are Perfect. My personal opinion is that you should use the rooting method with locked bootloader hence, it will not avoid your warranty (if you flash the stock rom again after flashing a custom Rom).
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Ok, I will do that. Later if I need I will unlock the bootloader.
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zephiruspt said:
Ok, I will do that. Later if I need I will unlock the bootloader.
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That's the best way
If you have any further issues, just ask
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3

mihahn said:
That's the best way
If you have any further issues, just ask
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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Hi mihahn,
I only had time to do this now and started looking at your thread and I need your help. Do I have to make all those steps described in section 2? Can you help me on this one?

zephiruspt said:
Hi mihahn,
I only had time to do this now and started looking at your thread and I need your help. Do I have to make all those steps described in section 2? Can you help me on this one?
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Just try eroot first, it's the tool "for all firmware versions". It should work well! Download the tool and follow the instructions
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3

mihahn said:
Just try eroot first, it's the tool "for all firmware versions". It should work well! Download the tool and follow the instructions
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
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I tried eroot without success so I upgraded to 4.1.B.0.587. No success with eroot...

zephiruspt said:
I tried eroot without success so I upgraded to 4.1.B.0.587. No success with eroot...
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Did you try it on .587 too?
If it's really not working, use the method for .587. There's a link to a tutorial by Abhinav2 and it should work then

simple explain
root mean u get permission to do something on app
"permission" that u give to app have the risk

milktea93 said:
root mean u get permission to do something on app
"permission" that u give to app have the risk
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Thanks! Root done

Congratulations....
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[Q] Easy way to root neo updated to 2.3.4

Hi, I am completely newbie with android but lately i had update my NEO to 2.3.4 and i want to root it without downgrading to 2.3.2 cause as i see from reading several post that it could cause some problems so i hope if there i a step-by-step guide to root my phone (also i want know if i root my phone can i still update to any new official rom update) .. thanks in advance
sasaisinlove said:
Hi, I am completely newbie with android but lately i had update my NEO to 2.3.4 and i want to root it without downgrading to 2.3.2 cause as i see from reading several post that it could cause some problems so i hope if there i a step-by-step guide to root my phone (also i want know if i root my phone can i still update to any new official rom update) .. thanks in advance
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Unlock bootloader and flash "rootxperia zip" via recovery. Its fastest way.
Updates to ok.
Regards!
Taavi
Sent from my MT15i using Tapatalk
Thanks for your help but could you explain mor please cause as i said am completely newbie in this thanks again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17706870&postcount=2
That's how I did it and all good. And really quick amd easy.
If the post makes little sense, read the various threads about Recovery, Bootloader unlocking and Root. It's all here.
LenAsh said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17706870&postcount=2
That's how I did it and all good. And really quick amd easy.
If the post makes little sense, read the various threads about Recovery, Bootloader unlocking and Root. It's all here.
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I followed that and got "cannot download boot.img,device needs to be rooted first". Well,if I was rooted i wouldn't be doing that in the first place!?
You're doing something wrong then
You have unlocked BL?
Unlocking the boot loader is the way forward.
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Thanks for the replays,that was the problem. I thought it was unlocked,but actually wasn't. However I rooted,then installed CM 7 beta-nice,but still not ready for primetime. Now the question is what to do to return to stock rom-just flash it via flashtool? And will the root remain?
Clear/Reset Everything and then go through the procedure again (without re-unlocking BL obviously).
Follow the steps this time...
I suggest you use this ftf (Global 2.3.4) as it works perfectly.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KWNWTH47
Thanks again it worked flawlessly Now,do you know if there is a list or something about which system apps are safe to remove from the stock rom?
centavar said:
Thanks again it worked flawlessly Now,do you know if there is a list or something about which system apps are safe to remove from the stock rom?
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Look arc forum. There is pretty good thread for that.
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thanks for reply, finally i rooted my neo but how to over clock
thanks finally i rooted my neo using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...70&postcount=2 but now when i try to overclock my neo using set cpu it show me max 1024 but i cant exceed this so i want to know if there is any way to over clock to 1.4 or 1.5 thanks again
sasaisinlove said:
thanks finally i rooted my neo using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...70&postcount=2 but now when i try to overclock my neo using set cpu it show me max 1024 but i cant exceed this so i want to know if there is any way to over clock to 1.4 or 1.5 thanks again
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Flash doomlord v8 kernel via fastboot and you can overclock 1,9ghz. Your bootloader must be relocked!!
Regards!
Taavi
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taaviu said:
Flash doomlord v8 kernel via fastboot and you can overclock 1,9ghz. Your bootloader must be relocked!!
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Are there still bugs with the doomlord kernel? I need WiFi absolutely, don't have a data plan...
The DoomKernel is to be avoided for now,as the Wifi and vibration are not working,tried it yesterday. I can live without the vibra,but Wifi is a must.
sdk16420 said:
Are there still bugs with the doomlord kernel? I need WiFi absolutely, don't have a data plan...
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If you are 2.3.4 then YES. theres is a wifi etc bugs.
If you are 2.3.3 all OK.
AND if you already 2.3.4 then dont flash kernel because kernel dont work well...
We still wait new kernel source code relase

[Q] how to root WT19i for noob (4.1.B.0.431)

Does anyone know the easiest way to root (no downgrade, etc.) for WT19i with android ics 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431)?
Sent from Bregenz, Austria
Either unlock bootloader and install custom kernel or downgrade.
Someguyfromhell said:
Either unlock bootloader and install custom kernel or downgrade.
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How this works?
With downgrading
Sent from Bregenz, Austria
You must first have your bootloader unlocked. Search the forum for ways on how to, there are (2) current methods being used to. When your bootloader is unlocked, download either expeacer's extended kernel or krsh v 3.0( check my sig ) and install it via fastboot mode. By following this you accomplish the ff: root your phone, install cwm and busybox. Btw, someguyfromhell has made a tut for this. Check it out.
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
click here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
mad at leechers
zalamikazee said:
click here--->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
mad at leechers
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P2P, are you on the wrong forum? This is called community bro, no one leeches from one another. Information gathered from one's experience and from our experts are being shared in here for free and so is with whatever MOD you find in here. When someone post a question, try to answer it with what you know otherwise read and observe. Know the forum rules, respect community members and acknowledge post you found helpful by a simple thanks. It's free afterall.
Downgrading is the best option, even for noobs like you and me
I did it on my xperia mini pro and it worked like a charm, just follow the instructions, it's really easy once you've read them carefully
Sent from my SK17a using XDA
luiphilip
is using the method in your sig safe ? cuz theres lots more post suggesting a downgrade to GB , and thrs also another post saying that we could use the SE bootloader unlocking tool v1.6 to do the same..
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
The above link mite help you
so is downgrade the better option ?
kokzhanjia said:
so is downgrade the better option ?
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If you want to keep your warranty, definitely
ldinor
is there any posts that can help by just rooting wt19i buildnumber 4.1.B ? without unlocking the bootloader thanks
kokzhanjia said:
is there any posts that can help by just rooting wt19i buildnumber 4.1.B ? without unlocking the bootloader thanks
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No, so far there is no known way to root ICS 4.0.4. Downgrading is the only way if you want to keep your bootloader locked.
this is my problem too, i dont want to unlocked my BL, i just want to root it.
what firmware should be download?
HOW TO DOWNGRADE AND ROOT
This should help..
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/thread/35239
luiphilip said:
You must first have your bootloader unlocked. Search the forum for ways on how to, there are (2) current methods being used to. When your bootloader is unlocked, download either expeacer's extended kernel or krsh v 3.0( check my sig ) and install it via fastboot mode. By following this you accomplish the ff: root your phone, install cwm and busybox. Btw, someguyfromhell has made a tut for this. Check it out.
Sent from my WT19i using XDA
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how bootloader can be unlocked of wt19i ics build 4.1.B.0.431 ?
Bootloader unlock voids warranty! But Check out at
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Better to root is downgrading! You can unroot and keep your warranty...
Second method for Bootloader unlocking is testpoint method, just search in General section.
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mihahn said:
Bootloader unlock voids warranty! But Check out at
Better to root is downgrading! You can unroot and keep your warranty...
Second method for Bootloader unlocking is testpoint method, just search in General section.
Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
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thanks for your useful reply...
i have downgraded to GB and able to root successfully wt19i...
when i upgraded it to ICS WT19i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic.rar by flashtool then i faced some problems like if i touch the screen of my phone, it vibrates and beeps though i had stopped vibration and beeps from phone's settings....
is there any way to get ICS without any problem?

Rooting Xperia S

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?
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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 !!!

[U] Root/Unlock Xperia U Qs

Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
Sent from my LT26i
What is CMW and how to install those?! Dude you gotta be little more specific with , I'm new here!
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
sunil.s125 said:
Just follow the instructions here to root your phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
And then install cmw for your phone to install custom ROM'S
If the info helped you click the thanks button..
Sent from my LT26i
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sunil.s125 said:
Clockwork recovery (cmw) is to install new rom and to backup..
Follow instruction here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
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I appreciate you reply man, I also have a few other questions too in my post. You can answer them if you wish to, Or I'll just wait for someone else too. And also for the tuts.
Hi..
Dude I don't use xperia U so can't help you on rom, which ones best for your device ....
If the info helped you click the thanks button
Sent from my LT26i
Alright, I 'll just wait then.
Bootloader unlocked means u can try different roms now bt u loose ur warranty and u also need to flash a custom kernel for custom rom
Rooting I guess has nothing to do wid bootloader being locked or unlocked
Sent from my ST25i using Tapatalk 2
kushalsv said:
Hi!
I have an Xperia U ICS flashed using flashtool. Unrooted and Locked. I do want to root/unlock, I just had a few questions first.
- Can I root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader?.. as I heard that unlocking ones bootloader is risky and can damage the phone.
I really have no idea as to how to root a phone as I'm totally new to droid ( 1st android phone ) ! So it would be really helpful if someone at least posted a link(s) for a tutorial. (The right tutorial for a newbie! ) If possible, I want to root my phone WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader.
- What is the difference between Root with Locked bootloader & Root with Unlocked bootloader?
And regarding ROMs, I also heard that custom ROMs are really much better than the stock ones, So If anyone could help me choosing the best ROM for my Xperia U would be helpful too. Also a tutorial link as to how to install a custom ROM. User reviews would be real helpful here, People who have custom Xperia U ROMs, HELP!
Help out guys
P.S I know there are tutorials out there, I just don't know which one to follow.
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Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
MadManMark said:
Yes you can root your phone without locking the bootloader, when you unlock the bootloader you void your warranty. A locked bootloader doesnt void your warranty, but doesnt allow you to be able to flash all custom roms, some need an unlocked bootloader to work. Cannot help you with guides because i use the Xperia P, good luck though.
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Thanks!:good: Alright, So I've decided, I'll root my phone without unlocking my bootloader, So any help here please?
And are there any ROMs I can apply to a locked bootloader? Help Xperia U users please!
root without unlock bootloader it still save to be use and doesn't void your warranty
you still can try some custom ROM but definitely never to custom kernel

A little help with my Xperia Sola...

I've decided to root my phone... as far as I know I won't lose my warranty If I'll be rooted right?
So All I want is just root permissions... NO custom ROMS or Kernels.
I am using GB stock 6.0.B.3.184 firmware android 2.3.7
So Do I need to unlock my bootloader to root? Or I can proceed without doing that?
And could someone provide me with link how to root Xperia Sola with GB stock firmware?
Thank's
Please... I have looked everywhere.
Also found sources where people are searching for a way to root phone without upgrading to ICS with no luck.
man, i dont know is this work for u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030&highlight=root+gb
u need unlock ur bootloader and follow the steps
pa4ka16 said:
Please... I have looked everywhere.
Also found sources where people are searching for a way to root phone without upgrading to ICS with no luck.
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You can root without unlocking your bootloader. Bootloader need to be unlocked only if you want to flash custom kernels or roms like cm9,cm10, miui etc.
You can try this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Confirmed on the first post that works on sola also. Hope works with gb also
DaRk-L0rD said:
You can root without unlocking your bootloader. Bootloader need to be unlocked only if you want to flash custom kernels or roms like cm9,cm10, miui etc.
You can try this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Confirmed on the first post that works on sola also. Hope works with gb also
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says It's for ICS/JB.
Nothing mentioned about GB... I'll better ask If it can be done on GB as well.
Thanks
zmeu27, your suggested method looks too complicated and I don t want to lose my warranty. Thanks anyway.
pa4ka16 said:
says It's for ICS/JB.
Nothing mentioned about GB... I'll better ask If it can be done on GB as well.
Thanks
zmeu27, your suggested method looks too complicated and I don t want to lose my warranty. Thanks anyway.
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My bad mate. Try this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030.
Hope this works. I don't use gb and can't tell you for sure which is the best choice, i am looking in various threads to find the best way.
You can also have GB with root permissions with a LOCKED BOOTLOADER
Check out the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063029
DaRk-L0rD said:
My bad mate. Try this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849030.
Hope this works. I don't use gb and can't tell you for sure which is the best choice, i am looking in various threads to find the best way.
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Thanks for your effort, I appreciate that
This one says It needs fastboot, so do I really need to unlock bootloader?
How hard is it..? To unlock bootloader, As far as I know it can be done at Sony homepage, Whats the advantage of unlocking it and do it has any cons... already know that it means lost wariaty, and that's a risk.
And finally can bootloader be locked again? To make everything as it used to be?
lol98lol98 said:
You can also have GB with root permissions with a LOCKED BOOTLOADER
Check out the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063029
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This will upgrade my phone to ICS isn't it?
I don't really wan't to upgrade my phone to ICS,
Can I do it somehow ending with GB ?
Sorry for DP.
I just rooted my sola when I got it in first 5 days my sola got rooted
Without unlocking the bootloader
And I was using Gingerbread
I will search on how to do it cause I forgot about that
Hope I can help soon
Mtakween said:
I just rooted my sola when I got it in first 5 days my sola got rooted
Without unlocking the bootloader
And I was using Gingerbread
I will search on how to do it cause I forgot about that
Hope I can help soon
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ok, hope you can find it
Thanks mate
pa4ka16 said:
This will upgrade my phone to ICS isn't it?
I don't really wan't to upgrade my phone to ICS,
Can I do it somehow ending with GB ?
Sorry for DP.
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Yes but after finishing the steps u will get back to gingerbread
With root permission and locked bootloader
And you can Press thanks better than typing it
Mtakween said:
Yes but after finishing the steps u will get back to gingerbread
With root permission and locked bootloader
And you can Press thanks better than typing it
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That's excaltey what I need, did u find the link?
''Thank's" button has been hit
pa4ka16 said:
That's excaltey what I need, did u find the link?
''Thank's" button has been hit
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The same thread link posted by lol98lol98
Mtakween said:
The same thread link posted by lol98lol98
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And It really worked for you?
I'll guess I have to try
pa4ka16 said:
And It really worked for you?
I'll guess I have to try
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Yes it is working

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