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i decided that rooting my phone would be a great idea, so i got into it and looks as if the pc image was older than my current therefore it couldnt update or something idk even know. the radio_v2 it said fail-pu. when i tried to boot the phone up it gave me a red sign with an explantation point then i decided to clear storage and that didnt even work cuz the phone doesnt boot its frozen on the htc evo 4g screen, im currently downloading the stock pc image do i just put that into my sd card and down volume boot it? please help i just got the phone today and i already messed it up thank you!!!
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i decided that rooting my phone would be a great idea, so i got into it and looks as if the pc image was older than my current therefore it couldnt update or something idk even know. the radio_v2 it said fail-pu. when i tried to boot the phone up it gave me a red sign with an explantation point then i decided to clear storage and that didnt even work cuz the phone doesnt boot its frozen on the htc evo 4g screen, im currently downloading the stock pc image do i just put that into my sd card and down volume boot it? please help i just got the phone today and i already messed it up thank you!!!
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Wrong forum, also, you just got it today... you shouldn't be rooting until you absolutely know what you're doing. I'd tell you how to fix it but I think you should read more. Good luck.
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AssassinsLament said:
Wrong forum, also, you just got it today... you shouldn't be rooting until you absolutely know what you're doing. I'd tell you how to fix it but I think you should read more. Good luck.
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Wow thats cold!
AssassinsLament said:
Wrong forum, also, you just got it today... you shouldn't be rooting until you absolutely know what you're doing. I'd tell you how to fix it but I think you should read more. Good luck.
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pls man ive been searching everywhere for a solution i honestly cant find a fix, and my friend convinced me to do it. i know i had no idea what i did but can u please guide me to resolve this? i need this phone in the morning and withoutsomeone helping me ill be stuck. please and thank you!
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stav816 said:
i decided that rooting my phone would be a great idea, so i got into it and looks as if the pc image was older than my current therefore it couldnt update or something idk even know. the radio_v2 it said fail-pu. when i tried to boot the phone up it gave me a red sign with an explantation point then i decided to clear storage and that didnt even work cuz the phone doesnt boot its frozen on the htc evo 4g screen, im currently downloading the stock pc image do i just put that into my sd card and down volume boot it? please help i just got the phone today and i already messed it up thank you!!!
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What did you use to root ur phone?
kevinniven said:
What did you use to root ur phone?
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unrevoked is wat i used
AssassinsLament said:
Wrong forum, also, you just got it today... you shouldn't be rooting until you absolutely know what you're doing. I'd tell you how to fix it but I think you should read more. Good luck.
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At least help the poor guy out... ;(
Too bad I cannot help you as I never rooted my phone with unrEVOked, I just did it manually by myself on my PC...luckily, I read carefully before proceeding.
Sounds like u used the like a boss edition 2.02 hboot root if so go to that forum to get the correct answer also try flashing a rom in recovery thats what that red traingle is u need to adb into the recovery look on the thread u find the root at this is wroung section u need q&a
sent from my white w/ red trim Evo
if i can do command prompts from my pc to my phone will i be able to flash the original software onto here?
Yes you will just adb your phone into recovery and should allow flashing a rom
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krazydude4g said:
Yes you will just adb your phone into recovery and should allow flashing a rom
sent from my white w/ red trim Evo
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i actually cant, can anyone help me 4 hrs and no fixes!?
i just have to say this is why people should take time to READ instead of just attempting to root phones ....
stav816 said:
i actually cant, can anyone help me 4 hrs and no fixes!?
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here ya go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831915
First off is the stock pc36img.img on your root of your sdcard? If so pull the battery out, put it back in and hold down the power and vol down to boot in the bootloader. you should be fine once it installs you should be back with a stock rom. If you don't have the stock pc35img.img you can get it from here http://www.multiupload.com/U27BZXVWWI.
hope this helps
http://www.multiupload.com/U27BZXVWWI
Download that, rename it PC36IMG, put it on your SD card... reboot phone into recovery(while phone is OFF, press and hold volume down, while pressing the power button), it will load, follow onscreen instructions
Have you tried using an ruu. It should be able to return your phone to stock
u should goto the androidforum and read ROOTING FOR DUMMIES thread! u will not f up your ph and it will take u 15 mins to root yah ph give or take a few!
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Sounds like you used an incorrect method to root. Follow the hboot 2.02 S-OFF like a boss thread in this forum. It will have every answer you need.
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AssassinsLament said:
Wrong forum, also, you just got it today... you shouldn't be rooting until you absolutely know what you're doing. I'd tell you how to fix it but I think you should read more. Good luck.
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ouch...that hurt. but, it made me laugh., but u aint right
stav816 said:
i actually cant, can anyone help me 4 hrs and no fixes!?
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why cant u use adb??
CheesyNutz said:
i just have to say this is why people should take time to READ instead of just attempting to root phones ....
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cheesynutz, ur all over the forum with some great informative insight. y-all need to listen to this guy, he appears to be very wise.
Rem3Dy said:
Sounds like you used an incorrect method to root. Follow the hboot 2.02 S-OFF like a boss thread in this forum. It will have every answer you need.
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werd....thats exactly what u need. u follow the "like a boss" thread, n u can be a boss like ricky ross!!
Is it safe for me to root using > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062395 .... reason i ask is because idk if that kernal is safe to use on 2.1. Sorry if this is a realy dumb question i just dont want to screw up my phone.
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Is it safe for me to root using > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062395 .... reason i ask is because idk if that kernal is safe to use on 2.1. Sorry if this is a realy dumb question i just dont want to screw up my phone.
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No one is really working with 2.1 anymore. There has only been limited success with the Gingerbreak. It does not work for everyone. Are you looking to just root your phone? The CWM 2.5.x should work.
Actually this was tested on 2.1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076967
2.5 still gives me a phone is not connected and i have debug mode on and the samsung drivers instaled and restarted both my pc and phone so i will have to try the no pc method
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2.5 still gives me a phone is not connected and i have debug mode on and the samsung drivers instaled and restarted both my pc and phone so i will have to try the no pc method
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The phone not connected is a USB problem. Either try another cable or another USB port. Only one port works on my laptop, none work on my main computer. Drivers try to install forever.
So try another port and another cable. You may have to reboot your computer after trying and getting that message.
was the pc less root one made for 2.1?
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was the pc less root one made for 2.1?
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If you mean the Gingerbreak, it barely works on 2.2 phones, but you certainly can try it. Is there any reason you don't want to go to 2.2? You can Odin to a EC05 prerooted ROM. There are videos for rooting without a PC if you want to see:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009997
my phones on boost so idk how to get to 2.2 without rooting. Will odin get me to 2.2?
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my phones on boost so idk how to get to 2.2 without rooting. Will odin get me to 2.2?
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If you can use regular Sprint ROMs then yes. Odin, info and 2.2 tar are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052813
And a good stock prerooted ROM is here that you can Odin in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061912
Another video on rooting here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTw7l0DugQ8
does prerooted mean i can just odin that an my phone will be rooted? sorry really confused
lgevo said:
does prerooted mean i can just odin that an my phone will be rooted? sorry really confused
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Yes. Then you will need to do to it whatever it is that makes it work on Boost.
Allright idk what else i would have to do i backed up my apn i hope thats all i need
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Allright idk what else i would have to do i backed up my apn i hope thats all i need
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Not familiar with that aspect. Did you convert it to Boost or did someone do it for you? Because Odin'ing will make it like an out-of-the-box Sprint phone, so then you gotta do the Boost thing.
i ordered it already setup to to boost. blah idk
lgevo said:
i ordered it already setup to to boost. blah idk
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Don't think you should use Odin then. Check out the Boost rooting video I posted for you.
The conversion to make it work on Boost seems complicated. Found a post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-891077.html
Also found this thread that says Odin can be used with no problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1037237.html
Its on 2.3.2 and I cant root it. Im pretty experienced with rooting android devices but this one has me stumped. I cant unlock the bootloader and verizon has screwed me over and I cant connect it to PC companion. Any help is appreciated. If you can assist me in upgrading to 2.3.3 I could finish my self. Thanks in Advance!
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Try to use GingerBreak
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
I finally had mine rooted its actually very easy first install the xperia play drivers then you have to update to 2.3.3 first
i used wotan server after i updated then i downloaded this program
www dot unlockroot dot com
its just 1 click on root you just have to enable usb debugging and thats it here is the page that help me do it its in spanish but you could use google or other site to transalate and also if you have any questions im here
www dot htcmania dot com/showthread.php?t=313130
sorry about the links but im new i cannot post links yet
JamesChilds said:
Its on 2.3.2 and I cant root it. Im pretty experienced with rooting android devices but this one has me stumped. I cant unlock the bootloader and verizon has screwed me over and I cant connect it to PC companion. Any help is appreciated. If you can assist me in upgrading to 2.3.3 I could finish my self. Thanks in Advance!
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Here ya go boss man try this thread, its what i used, and it was so simple i was done in like 3 minutes.
SuperOneClick v2.3.3
if im not mistaken i think it tells you how to update to 2.3.3 its been awhile, but if not just hit me up, im sure i can point you in the right direction to update to 2.3.3
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Here ya go boss man try this thread, its what i used, and it was so simple i was done in like 3 minutes.
SuperOneClick v2.3.3
if im not mistaken i think it tells you how to update to 2.3.3 its been awhile, but if not just hit me up, im sure i can point you in the right direction to update to 2.3.3
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Thats the same way i did mine too.... SUPER EASY!
Thanks
I appreciate all of your help, I did manage to get my girlfriends R800x Rooted successfully. THANKS!
Hey I'm switching from an infuse w att to an s2 on T-Mobile tonight.
I'm excited for a new toy and all but mostly BC of the wifi calling. I read somewhere earlier this phone does not have wifi calling? I'm kind of confused. Its not a Problem if I have to root and install a rom to get it to work I just need to know. Thanks!
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It supports wifi calling as of the latest ota update. It works great.
2.3.5 does not have WiFi calling
2.3.6 does.
Just flash a ROM if you are stuck at 2.3.5.
kvizz said:
2.3.5 does not have WiFi calling
2.3.6 does.
Just flash a ROM if you are stuck at 2.3.5.
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sick. I click update and it says no firmware. I just got this phone two hours ago. Does this only update via kies?
And...now for the direction of roms and all...coming from an infuse, I have no idea where to start beyond doing the root with odin as stated in the big root thread. I'm used to putting the rom on the card and flashing. nothing else. Never added kernels and such. I'd like the best battery life and to keep my wifi as good as possible (Ive heard some rome stop the wifi calling and all)
Yeah the thing that sucks is you have to wait till the firmware is pushed to your phone.
Odin is only used to flash the recovery and kernels.
After flashing the recovery, you can put ROMs on the SD card like normal and flash it.
kvizz said:
Yeah the thing that sucks is you have to wait till the firmware is pushed to your phone.
Odin is only used to flash the recovery and kernels.
After flashing the recovery, you can put ROMs on the SD card like normal and flash it.
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hmmm kies said I could update it through there...so the phone is on the charger now before i start.
I havent rooted yet bc I wanted to get the 2.3.6 to make sure wifi calling works. I'll update, then root...oh...the HOW TO ROOT section has whatever PDA in it to use, will that work with 2.3.6?
Glad i remembered to ask that now lol
Ohhh and the UNROOT newer "easy" link doesn't work. says to tell an admin...not sure about that.
u also need the newest simcard for the wifi calling to work as well
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hmmm kies said I could update it through there...so the phone is on the charger now before i start.
I havent rooted yet bc I wanted to get the 2.3.6 to make sure wifi calling works. I'll update, then root...oh...the HOW TO ROOT section has whatever PDA in it to use, will that work with 2.3.6?
Glad i remembered to ask that now lol
Ohhh and the UNROOT newer "easy" link doesn't work. says to tell an admin...not sure about that.
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yes when you flash the recover in odin you select it under pda and let it finish and reboot.. the oneclick rooting method doesnt work with the new 2.3.6.. also not sure which easy unroot method youre talking about but if its the zedomax rom i suggest staying away from it because others have reported that after flashing it the phone was no longer recognize by the computer or odin best way to go back to stock is to flash the stock 2.3.6 md5 with odin found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350360.. Good luck hope you enjoy
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yes when you flash the recover in odin you select it under pda and let it finish and reboot.. the oneclick rooting method doesnt work with the new 2.3.6.. also not sure which easy unroot method youre talking about but if its the zedomax rom i suggest staying away from it because others have reported that after flashing it the phone was no longer recognize by the computer or odin best way to go back to stock is to flash the stock 2.3.6 md5 with odin found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350360.. Good luck hope you enjoy
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alrighty so just to clarify for my silly girly little self here, i can just use the same links provided in the OP for how to root. No extras or different versions of recovery or SU needed for 2.3.6?
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u also need the newest simcard for the wifi calling to work as well
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Yea thanks. I called and hounded them about it and she kept saying i have the most recent....but we all know just how much reps know....so do you know if there are any ways to tell?
I shall google that in the mean time while i wait for replies
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Yea thanks. I called and hounded them about it and she kept saying i have the most recent....but we all know just how much reps know....so do you know if there are any ways to tell?
I shall google that in the mean time while i wait for replies
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take out ur sim card the back ull see the the gold square is small and dont take up half the sim card...and there should be a code on it that says tm with numbers if it has that ur all good
mightymike889 said:
take out ur sim card the back ull see the the gold square is small and dont take up half the sim card...and there should be a code on it that says tm with numbers if it has that ur all good
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sweet I'm golden
Aaaaand now it says no server found when it gets to about 14% downloaded. wtf
katiecakez said:
alrighty so just to clarify for my silly girly little self here, i can just use the same links provided in the OP for how to root. No extras or different versions of recovery or SU needed for 2.3.6?
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yep u can still use the same files in the how to thread the clockwork recovery and superuser might be older versions i think but you can update the clockwork recovery with rom manager just make sure you choose the 1 that says samsung t-mobile galaxy s2 and can update the superuser in the market.. oh and when you first flash the su file in recover it might not stick the first time but dont worry just keep flashing it til it completes some ppl have said it sticks even if it doesnt complete but i just keep flashing til it did ive gotten it to finish on the second or third time whenever it didnt stick the first try
woot. rooted and su installed and running. Now to find a rom I like...
katiecakez said:
woot. rooted and su installed and running. Now to find a rom I like...
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use dewizz...they r going to have a nice update soon too
I'm actually trying to decide between zombie and seanster...
I need wifi calling and wifi mms and sms and basically everything wifi with awesome battery life. I keep hearing there are issues with mms with most rome except for zombie but seanster might have better battery life.
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Whoever said odin is just used to flash recovery's and kernels doesn't know what they are talking about. I would say use odin to do the 2.3.6 update because it will update ALL of your firmware and not just the rom.
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Whoever said odin is just used to flash recovery's and kernels doesn't know what they are talking about. I would say use odin to do the 2.3.6 update because it will update ALL of your firmware and not just the rom.
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Well I already let kies update it last night and it rooted now. I'm just searching for a rom I like.
Is it a problem I let kies update me to 2.3.6?
Hello people
I'm a user of the Arc s and who has spent over 5 hrs trying to root my phone but with no luck,
I've tried every way of rooting I could find but they ether don't work or I couldn't download the required files.
Meaning when I try and download the flashtools, A i don't know which one if the correct link because theres like 600 links or something and, B the person who uploaded the files had to use a server with a 1 download a hr limet and I'm NOT paying anything or signing up to the hosting place.
When I try one of the easy ways, like the one click app way they don't do anything, like i get cmd popping up for like 2 seconds then closing but nothing happens.
Just so you guys know, I'm not a noob. I have done these things before on different phones, but A it's been a long time scenes I've rooted anything before and B my Arc needs to be rooted in a very strange way which I've never seen before.
So the bottom line is i need help, can anyone help? anything would be useful.
Flashtool has 3 links on the main page ...
http://androxyde.github.com/
All 3 worked fine for me. Let's start there
What build are you on? If it is .62/69 then the one click method its never going to work.
If on .42 then the one click will work
if on ics the easy rooting will work add I have used them both.
Flashtools look for version .7.0.1
When using three one click rooting phone needs to be powered on. Connect via usb run file via PC then follow the promts on screen.
I an not in front of PC so cant post links.
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I think im on build 4.1.K.0.5 if that helps
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I think im on build 4.1.K.0.5 if that helps
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Sorry not sure what this is... Is it gb 2.3.4
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oh I throught you ment somthing els, I'm on ice 4.0.3
ics sorry, dam auto correct
You can use the easy rooting method with ics,I have used it my self.
Look in Dev section for past by doomlord follow his instructions carefully.
You phone switched on with debug enabled and connectEd in mtp mode.
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Ok i will do that later. one thing I would like to add is that in all the time I've been using android, I've never had to do anything with unlocking bootloaders.
but I'll come to that after I'm rooted.
Ok well I'm just having bad day,
I've tryed this one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
and It doesn't work, I just get waiting for device and nothing happens. I've waited like 30min with nothing. and yes I have got usb debugging on and unknown sources on aswell.
Any ideas on what can be wrong?
ok I've had a bit more luck, I've found the newer version of the program and now it runs through the process but it just fails, I don't get root when the program sas it's fished :S.
now whats going wrong?
Ok I've changed tack, I've tried the flashtools metherd but when I try that it gives me another ******* error. It can't mount the system.
I'm really stuck HELP?
I'm my time of using android I've never had a device this hard to root in my life !!!
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ok I've had a bit more luck, I've found the newer version of the program and now it runs through the process but it just fails, I don't get root when the program sas it's fished :S.
now whats going wrong?
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newer version of the program?? link me the link, let me check
if you are on ICS, the link you posted before should work for you, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038, i don't think there is any newer version.. are you on stock ICS firmware 4.1.A.0.562 ?
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newer version of the program?? link me the link, let me check
if you are on ICS, the link you posted before should work for you, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038, i don't think there is any newer version.. are you on stock ICS firmware 4.1.A.0.562 ?
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Everyone is quoting these firmware numbers and I don't know where I can check my version ???
also the one click root also gives me a lot of errors + the can't mount system :S.
alex ainsley said:
Everyone is quoting these firmware numbers and I don't know where I can check my version ???
also the one click root also gives me a lot of errors + the can't mount system :S.
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sorry I forgot to send you the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
All those numbers are found in phone settings scroll to bottom and select about phone there you will find the build number which is the firmware
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It almost sounds like your on GB... seriously. Press Menu - Settings - About (scroll to the bottom you'll have the version of Android you're running)
Ok well I know for a fact I'm on ics and I'm on the latest version of Sony official ics.
Then the following method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
works like a charm and it's easy as hell.
Thats the one I tried at the start. I still get the can't mount system error.
Theres probably something simple that I'm missing but I have no clue what it could be.