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[Q] Fastboot

Hello, i'm rooted my arc (2.3.3) with gingerbreak, and i'm using many apps wich use root, but i tryied to flash galaxy s 2 theme, but when i try to enter on fastboot with windows, but when i do it says the device must be rooted first
Sorry for my english, What i can try to do ? There's another way to flash on Arc ?

Hey..
Have you rooted properly? Cos gingerbreak cannot root 2.3.3 directly (Read the Namaste guide)
fastboot is used to flash the ROMs.. Not for themes as far as i know.. Are you sure the theme's readme has instructions to do that?
To enable fastboot you have to unlock bootloader (Again Namaste guide)
Usually the theme makers give instructions on how to install their themes go through it carefully and maybe post a link to it here..

Sorry for my noob questions because i had x10, and on it we can use xrecovery easily than arc, the theme i tryied to install is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162548, and there's no instructions, i will check if gingerbreak was rooted properly my device. Thanks @GreyGhostRos

I think that theme isn't meant to be flashed with recovery..
If u extract the rar there's a .txt file in it..
There is a guide on methods of installing themes here at the forum (Don't remmebr where it is).. Search it..
Oh and don't forget to backup files, set permissions right, create a backup nandroid on sd card just in case etc.. General before u mess around things
Hope that helps ..

Thanks, i did it !!

[Q] Help me to root my SONY XPERIA S .55 LATEST

AM New to this root world...
Am having this file : Xperia S Stock Firmware 6.1.A.2.55 Deodex Flashable Zip Root by tosa.th
and having flash tool 0.9.9.0 latest version but i do no how to flash this firmware its rooted firmware...
am having Unlock boot loader key also...
pls give me step by step procedure....

Just flash ka or ads kernel and ur will get the root
U don't have to flash a whole ROM to get root.
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Just flash Advanced Stock Kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280

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hush66 said:
Just flash Advanced Stock Kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
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Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
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RISHI RAJ said:
Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
for this flash does i need .ftf file or how can any 1 pls help me list of things i need to flash
does i need androidsdk if s pls tell
can any i help me in image tutorial
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masksan23 said:
RISHI RAJ said:
Hi I have to unlock my bootloader.Can I flash advanced stock kernel through flashtool on 6.1.A.2.55.Do I have to flash firmware again.What are the drm keys
for this flash does i need .ftf file or how can any 1 pls help me list of things i need to flash
does i need androidsdk if s pls tell
can any i help me in image tutorial
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No image tutorial. Plain text.
DRM keys are Digital Rights Management keys. You will lose these when you unlock your bootloader. TrackID and some other (not really important) Sony apps won't work.
So, first, go to http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/ and download the tools needed.
There you have all the steps needed to unlock bootloader.
After you've unlocked bootloader head down to the CWM thread and download the flashable file. You have the instructions at the thread.
Flash CWM and the phone will boot in CWM mode now. Remember to put the ROM you want to flash on sdcard, or put kernel.sin file so you can boot back in the system.
Download the Root.zip flashable file for cwm (you'll find it in most of the root threads), and put it in the root of storage.
Then flash the CWM through fastboot, and the phone will boot in CWM recovery.
Navigate to "Install zip from sdcard -> Choose zip from sdcard -> "root.zip" (use the volume buttons to navigate and power to select).
Select Yes and your phone will be rooted.
If you want, you can download a kernel like Advanced ICS which will autoroot your phone when you flash it.
If you don't flash another kernel, then power off the device and boot into fastboot mode, and flash kernel.sin.
Your phone will boot into the system and will be rooted
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Persephone echnetr
Have you tried the Bin4ry method for rooting! This will keep your BL locked but roots your phone!

I have unlocked my boot loader.
I checked by typing *#*#7324...#*#*
Service info - configuration - in last line
It says bootloader unlocked : yes
Is it correct...
Give me correct link for download. which is best to flash+rooting file that u think...
Pls I downloaded flashable zip file by deodex...
Pls help... In future jellybean is going to come I want to use that also
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masksan23 said:
I have unlocked my boot loader.
I checked by typing *#*#7324...#*#*
Service info - configuration - in last line
It says bootloader unlocked : yes
Is it correct...
Give me correct link for download. which is best to flash+rooting file that u think...
Pls I downloaded flashable zip file by deodex...
Pls help... In future jellybean is going to come I want to use that also
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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That's not how you unlock bootloader, that's how you check if your bootloader is unlockable. Head over to Bootloader Unlock thread and unlock your bootloader, then flash a CWM recovery through fastboot, and flash a kernel which will root your device.
There is Jelly Bean for our device, AOKP, CM10, PA etc etc.. Use the search button!

akkiannu said:
Have you tried the Bin4ry method for rooting! This will keep your BL locked but roots your phone!
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.55 is not rootable with the Bin4ry method...

Rooting stock 6.1.A.2.55 with locked bootloader

I found out new method of rooting 6.1.A.55. For me this method was easier than rooting .50 with bin4ry method and instaling prerooted .55 with cwm.
As always: MAKE BACKUP of Your data
I`m not responsible for bricking Your XPX
Thanx to: Bin4ry for his rooting method
You will need:
newest flashtool
LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_WORLD.ftf from jvsykes
LT26i 6.1.A.2.55 SG Generic (1257-6921).ftf from xdafileserver.nl
attached zip
BASICS about phones by DooMLoRD There also are links to guides to flashtool
Method:
1. Flash (with flashtool) LT26i 6.1.A.2.55 SG Generic (1257-6921) (no need to wipe data)
2. Let it boot, turn on data debugging.
3. Flash LT26i_6.1.A.2.50_1257-5499_WORLD EXCLUDING system.sin. (how to use flashtool:
4. launch Root_XpS.bat (from my zip)
5. turn on your phone and connect it to PC
6. After second reboot completes check for supersu in app list. if is missing - redo from step 4.
7. Flash (with flashtool) LT26i 6.1.A.2.55 SG Generic (1257-6921).ftf EXCLUDING system.sin. (no need to wipe data)
8. enjoy

Thanks , and i hope that will be helpfull for the guys have Locked Bootloader.​

can you provide all the tools and flash file links

Sorta tempted to do this, but tbh .55 doesnt really seem to provide anything much new so I think I'll wait.

can i use .50 italian firmware right? anyone please can explain step by step? like turn off the phone...connect cable...etc

I`ve added links to my 1st post. I don`t think, that pasting whole guide from DooMLoRD`s post is necessary

Didn't work for me. It says it can't write files. Read only...

I will give it a try

chefnoob said:
Didn't work for me. It says it can't write files. Read only...
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same here, please fix that

Anyone confirm this working?

this method doesn't work for me either

Hi i just used the usual method for rooting
after i can update my phone OTA i flashed back
to 50 , root then update to 55 & still rooting
i hope it'll help

nuts70 said:
Hi i just used the usual method for rooting
after i can update my phone OTA i flashed back
to 50 , root then update to 55 & still rooting
i hope it'll help
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could you tell me which customization number you have? from /system/build.prop

Is it LT26i 1257-7770
Saudi Arabic all the lanuages
Found in S development very stable
Sent from my LT26i using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

OTA is depending on my carrier, yes?
I changed customization to 1257-7770 on .50 and phone didn't find any update.

[SS/DS]Upgrade/Restore/UnlockBL/Root(Tested on Dual)

Hello guys, I just want to share the steps on how my Xperia M[dual] is rooted and has its bootloader unlocked for about 2weeks dating to this post. I updated my XM to 4.3 and missed the benefits of a rooted android so I found a way to root it(During that time rooting on locked BL was still impossible).But upon searching methods and asking people on how to. I discovered a way on how to root my phone and unlock my bootloader and learned something that will make you feel confident on tinkering with your device.
So basically, Im not pertaining on rooting on this thread but upon reading the steps you might learn something that I also learned
This is for those Xperia M users who upgraded to 4.3 who wants to:
Downgrade to 4.1/4.2 and UnlockBootloader
Root their XM[Unlocked Bootloader][Dual]
Create Firmwares from their own country.
Also to create backups
First. let's assume you are in 4.3(locked bootloader)and doesnt know anything about FTF's and backups and willing to do anything just to install apps that requires root permissions. Just like me
Here are the steps.
1.Make your own 4.3 FTF file from SUS. The FTF from here is for your own country
Here's the guide on how to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-u/general/guide-how-make-ftf-stock-firmware-sus-t2075736​
2.Flash a FTF file with lower android version. You can search the appropriate FTF file for your device in Xperia M android development.
Here's the guide on how to:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697277​Step 3 will be focusing on unlocking your bootloader. You can read it (if you want to root) or just skip it (if you're only concerned on backups) and proceed to other steps
3.Root your phone while running in 4.2.2 android version and unlock your bootloader.
Search the forum on how to root 4.2.2/4.1 you need to be rooted to unlock your bootloader. Here's the guide for unlocking BL:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484622​Note: Don't install any kernel for now just stick to stock kernel to avoid issues because we will be upgrading back to 4.3. If you read step 1 you definitely have your own FTF backup :highfive:​
4.Flash the FTF file from step 1 and now youre back to 4.3 with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER, TA-BACKUP, 4.2.2 &4.3 FIRMWARE :highfive:
5.Optional StepThis method is strictly for XM Dual users only, because the kernel in the link provided here is the stock kernel xm dual 4.3 with CWM integration. For XM single users just search you own stock kernel with CWM if you want CWM
Follow the last 2 steps provided here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51559161&postcount=30​
By now you have the knowledge on how to fix your own device. Example: If you got bootloop by flashing tweaks or kernels you can just flash your own FTF file to have a fresh start again. :victory:
Proof that I did this also. This is a private conversation of me and ansebovi
ansebovi said:
Tommienots said:
So ill summarize all you told me so i can proceed
my current phone version android 4.3
1. Make my own FTF file in this current version.
2. Flash FTF file with android os running 4.2.2
3. Root while in 4.2.2
4. Back up TA partition
5. Unlock Bootloader
6. Flash the ftf file from step 1
7. proceed with the steps in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51559161&postcount=30
upon completing these steps, am I rooted now running 4.3?
thats what i understood. correct me if im wrong.
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yep..:good:
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That's it have a good day
CREDITS:
ansebovi
Deadmask
shiromau
Bonoboo

There are already threads on all of these things. There is no need for this one
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paper13579 said:
There are already threads on all of these things. There is no need for this one
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Im just sharing the method I used in rooting my phone. :angel:

easyed ay to root my xperia z1 compact

hi guys can someone advice me about rooting the phone
and how much time will it take i am a novice i did a phone and a tablet before but i think this phone
is more difficult am i right or wrong ?
what i read here i am a little scared to root him or do anythink that can harm de software
because i do so many stuff with my phone mm i need poweramp:crying:
thx

melchior39 said:
hi guys can someone advice me about rooting the phone
and how much time will it take i am a novice i did a phone and a tablet before but i think this phone
is more difficult am i right or wrong ?
what i read here i am a little scared to root him or do anythink that can harm de software
because i do so many stuff with my phone mm i need poweramp:crying:
thx
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I think the first question is: Do you have adb / fastboot / flashtool on your computer, with drivers for your phone? If so, rooting is probably not a big deal. If not, or if you're not familiar with them, you'll have to start there.

Thx for reply i asume you root your xperia
Is it easy? How much time you spend ?
I need divers but i found the info heren thans np i must only carefully wat i door bevatte
English is not my native you know wat i mean
grrr i need to install a New keyboard app

melchior39 said:
Thx for reply i asume you root your xperia
Is it easy? How much time you spend ?
I need divers but i found the info heren thans np i must only carefully wat i door bevatte
English is not my native you know wat i mean
grrr i need to install a New keyboard app
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If everything is ready, and bootloader unlocked, easiest way I've found is this :
- Download pre-rooted rom with recovery zip to sdcard
- Download CM boot img and TWRP recovery img to PC, (adb folder)
- Turn off phone and connect in fastboot mode, (make sure to check 'unknown sources and adb debugging on phone)
- Open command prompt, go to adb folder, flash boot img, flash recovery img
- Reboot to recovery and flash pre-rooted zip
Now you have root and recovery so even if you don't want that rom, you can download what you do want and flash it.
With locked bootloader you'll probably have to go a different route.

levone1 said:
If everything is ready, and bootloader unlocked, easiest way I've found is this :
- Download pre-rooted rom with recovery zip to sdcard
- Download CM boot img and TWRP recovery img to PC, (adb folder)
- Turn off phone and connect in fastboot mode, (make sure to check 'unknown sources and adb debugging on phone)
- Open command prompt, go to adb folder, flash boot img, flash recovery img
- Reboot to recovery and flash pre-rooted zip
Now you have root and recovery so even if you don't want that rom, you can download what you do want and flash it.
With locked bootloader you'll probably have to go a different route.
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hi thank you for helping me out:good:
i took the flashtool from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775
where i find a pre-rooted rom and CM boot img and TWRP recovery img
and how i know my bootloader is locked soory i need to view the youtubes, but today i have a busy day so, i will do it tommorow.
today i trie to get the right files and howto use the software because its new software for me
lucky i am not to bad at pc but i know there are so many guys that now so much more the me:laugh:
i wish that in real live people share all their knowledge like they do on the net man i love my phone:silly: i dont want to brick it
but now we have the net thats cool too

melchior39 said:
hi thank you for helping me out:good:
i took the flashtool from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775
where i find a pre-rooted rom and CM boot img and TWRP recovery img
and how i know my bootloader is locked soory i need to view the youtubes, but today i have a busy day so, i will do it tommorow.
today i trie to get the right files and howto use the software because its new software for me
lucky i am not to bad at pc but i know there are so many guys that now so much more the me:laugh:
i wish that in real live people share all their knowledge like they do on the net man i love my phone:silly: i dont want to brick it
but now we have the net thats cool too
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For boot img you can download a rom and pull the boot file out, or search some forums for one posted. I am happy to post one but not too familiar with the rules on that. If you have trouble, maybe I can. To see if bootloader is unlocked or unlockable, there's a hash code. Not sure what it is exactly, but easy to find with a search. If it is locked but unlockable, Sony has an official procedure. Just search for Sony Mobile unlock bootloader.

levone1 said:
For boot img you can download a rom and pull the boot file out, or search some forums for one posted. I am happy to post one but not too familiar with the rules on that. If you have trouble, maybe I can. To see if bootloader is unlocked or unlockable, there's a hash code. Not sure what it is exactly, but easy to find with a search. If it is locked but unlockable, Sony has an official procedure. Just search for Sony Mobile unlock bootloader.
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ok i will check the unlock bootloader
where and how i find the hash code then i can search
maybey you can help me with a boot file because i dunno wich file to take and how to extract it from a rom
i will try do this tommorow but i must read that thread i posted
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i dunno if the thread i posted has the pre-rooted rom with recovery zip to sdcard
and a CM boot img and TWRP recovery img
i will unlock the bootloader tommorow
now i am looking for this 3 files
and if your right i am good when i have those images
thx

What FW version do you have? I would suggest you do not unlock the bootloader. you lose some of the image processing features and other proprietary software. instead use NUT's tools: download the recovery and the tool for your model and FW version, and run it. it's easy and no problem.
EDIT: if that does'nt work, use xperifirm to download a firmware, PRF to root it, and flashtool to flash it to the phone. all quite straightforward, no BL-Unlock needed. there's a thread for every tool, and they all have a GUI.

Root without downgrading first?
EDIT: if that does'nt work, use xperifirm to download a firmware, PRF to root it, and flashtool to flash it to the phone. all quite straightforward, no BL-Unlock needed. there's a thread for every tool, and they all have a GUI.[/QUOTE]
Is it possible to flash a pre-rooted factory Sony rom without downgrading and rooting first?
(with locked bootloader)
dave

bigdfmartin said:
EDIT: if that does'nt work, use xperifirm to download a firmware, PRF to root it, and flashtool to flash it to the phone. all quite straightforward, no BL-Unlock needed. there's a thread for every tool, and they all have a GUI.
Is it possible to flash a pre-rooted factory Sony rom without downgrading and rooting first?
(with locked bootloader)
dave
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that's a definitive yes