[FONT=Albany, Arial]Flashing latest firmware (upgrading & updating) and rooting[/FONT]
For Sony Xperia ION LT28 Series – Locked and Unlocked Boot loaders.
THIS TUTORIAL IS IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR ROOTING ICS 6.1.E.3.7 LT28i and LT28h FIRMWARES.
To root these firmwares:
1. Follow Spectre's thread for Pre-rooted firmwares
OR
2. My thread for flashing stock kernel with root. (unlocked boot loaders only)
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This guide is for everyone who wishes to flash the latest ION firmware and then proceed on to root it.
Though this guide is for Xperia ION, but I suppose, this is quite universal and applicable to all Xperia Phones.
Read carefully and understand clearly the process before starting the actual process of flashing. When in doubt, ask your queries in this forum and wait for it to get answered.
The Xperia ION Lt28 exists in 4 variants.
AT&T version with LTE. ( Lt28at )
Rogers Version with LTE. ( Lt28rogers )
International Version with LTE. ( Lt28i )
Version without LTE. ( Lt28h )
Getting Ready
There a a few very essential things that need to be sorted out before you could flash a firmware. I am listing them below.
Connecting the phone to the PC and making it recognize the phone.
(Windows only):
When you connect the phone to the PC for the first time, the phone will prompt you to install the PC Companion S/w on your pc. Go ahead and Install it. In addition to this, essential drivers required for connectivity will also be installed. In windows , both MTP and MSC modes of connectivity work. MTP mode allows access to both Internal and External SD card. MSC mode will allow access of only the External SD card.
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(Linux Only):
It is a little tricky in the case of linux to achieve connectivity. The following are the steps you need to follow:
1. Open Command Window, “ terminal” in case of Gnome base Linux and “konsole” in the case of KDE based Linux. It should be easily accessable through menu.
2. Inside the Command Window type “ sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules” if you are using Gnome or “sudo kwrite /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules” for KDE.
3. Add the below lines into the file and save it.
#Sony Ericsson
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666"
4. Execute the following command from command window:
chmod a+r /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
5. Restart Linux now.
6. Connect the phone to the PC, open Command Window and type “ lsusb” without the quotes and press Enter. You should see an output, and you should see a line with the following:
ID 0fce:6177 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
7. If you don't see it, then you have made a mistake in the previous steps. Retrace the steps again to see that they are correct.
8. Open the phone, go to settings and select Xperia Settings and then select connectivity. Select USB Connection mode as “ Mass Storage Mode (MSC)”. The MTP mode does not work in linux. The support is not yet available.
9. Now when you connect the phone to the Pc it will mount the external_sd card automatically.
The above steps just ensures that the Phone is recognized by the PC and
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Download and Install flashtool and Drivers:
Download flashtool:
Link1 ( http://androxyde.github.com/)
Link 2 Linux ( http://www.sendspace.com/file/0pz8ru)
Link3 Windows ( http://www.mediafire.com/?9d64a4twrqd3w7y)
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Install Drivers:
( Windows Only) After installing Flashtool, navigate into the flashtool folder and go into drivers folder. Double click on the Flashtool-drivers.exe to install the drivers. Restart the computer. This step is not required for Linux Users.
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Download and Install Android Sdk. (Not Mandatory)
Downloading Android Sdk:
Android Sdk can be downloaded from here. ( http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html)
Click on the “SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS” to check that you sysytem meets the minimum requirement.
The downloads are under “SDK Tools Only” section.
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Setting up Android Sdk:
( Windows Only) Installing in Windows is as simple as clicking in the downloaded exe. After installing, start the Sdk Manager. In windows it can be accessed from the start menu. Select Tools Checkbox and then Install Button. Wait for the installation to complete.
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Set up the PATH environment variable to access adb:
( Windows 7)
Select Computer from the Start menu
Choose System Properties from the context menu
Click Advanced system settings > Advanced tab
Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and click on it.
At the end add the path to android-sdk tools and platform-tools folder.
(Windows XP)
Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced
Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and click on it.
At the end add the path to android-sdk tools and platform-tools folder.
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Setting up Android Sdk:
(Linux Only)
Right click on the downloaded .tgz file and extract it. Probably, it will create a folder “android-sdk-linux”. Copy the folder to root of your home. Open the file manager and navigate to the android-sdk-linux/tools folder and click on android script to execute it.
It will start the Android Sdk Manager. Select Tools Checkbox and then Install Button. Wait for the installation to complete.
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Set up the PATH environment variable to access adb:
(Linux Only)
Now to set up the PATH environment variable to access adb. For this you need to edit the .bashrc file to setup the path so that adb can be accessed by just typing the command.
Open the command window and type “gedit ~/.bashrc” or “kwrite ~/.bashrc” and add the following lines and save it.
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/tools
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools
Restart the PC.
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Proceed to POST#2 for FLASHING Steps.
Flashing and Rooting ICS on any Xperia ION
Flashing Firmware:
Now comes the easiest part.
So if you have completed the steps from post#1, then you are ready to flash the firmwares. It does not matter if your ION is on Gingerbread or Ice Cream Sandwich, the process of flashing remains the same. Flashing firmwares does not require Bootloader's to be Unlocked.
First and foremost you need to downlod the latest firmware for your Phone. So you head over to this site.
Firmware Links ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752345 )
After downloading the firmware, follow the Screen shot attachments with the steps below:
1. Start flashtool and click the lightening icon.
2 .Select Flash Mode.
3 .Select firmware to flash.
4. Click OK to start flash.
5. When the screen 5 pop's up, power down the phone. Press power + volume down button simultaneously. If the green led lights up, then the phone is in flash mode.
Flashtool will start flashing automatically. Once it is done flashing, it will show a message that the phone is disconnected.
Now detach the usb cable from the phone and press the power button to start the phone.
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Proceed to POST#3 for ROOTING Steps
Rooting:
FOR LOCKED BOOT LOADERS
As per the developer of this method, it works only on ICS and JB.
To root the phone, first you need to download the rooting kit from here.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31545627#post31545627 )
At the time of writing, the latest version available is Version 15. ( http://ul.to/h44f6vni )
This is known to work well with Ion.
Also there is Version 13 which works well for me. ( http://www.mediafire.com/?1q4nt6b63ooaf1s )
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This method of rooting requires the Backup & Restore utility to be installed on the phone. If it is not available by default, on your phone, download it from here. ( https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByrrmqPijqISWElSQjV1aWVkMVk/edit?pli=1 ) and install it as a normal app.
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Now on the phone, got to settings/developer options for ICS and enable USB debugging. Without this your phone will not be recognized by adb and you won't be able to root your phone.
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Unzip the downloaded rooting kit to the place of your choice.
(Windows only) Connect the phone to the pc. Now navigate to the folder which contains the unzipped contents of the rooting kit. Click on the RunMe.bat. Now follow the instructions.
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(Linux Only) I don't know if the Linux script in the latest version works or not. But it works in the the Version 13, which i have attached to this post. Open the terminal window and navigate to the folder where you have unzipped the rooting kit. Now type the following command and follow the instructions.
chmod +x runme.sh
sudo ./runme.sh
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FOR UNLOCKED BOOT LOADERDS
Flash the stock kernel with Root + Cwm + Init.d support.
Download this kernel.elf and flash it using flashtool.
The Download links and Instructions are on the OP of THIS post.
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LINKS
Here is Captainkrtek's ADB GUIDE
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very well put together guide. thx
now need root instructions for ICS
vladvertigo said:
now need root instructions for ICS
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Rooting method of Xperia S works on our phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
This should go in a sticky as installing ice with LTE too many threads and right now.
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium
Updated Post 2 with rooting method for ICS.
I used this to root before you posted it but it slowed ICS down to point out was almost unusable. Any thoughts on why? Did I screw something up maybe?
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium
Recon Freak said:
I used this to root before you posted it but it slowed ICS down to point out was almost unusable. Any thoughts on why? Did I screw something up maybe?
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium
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I followed the above instructions as it is. I had pre-rooted gingerbread.
ICS is pretty fast, not as fast as Gb, but no lags either.
May be some problem with the ICS Rom zip. Try downloading it again. None have reported this problem.
I'm running it now and it flies. But as soon as I root it happens. I tried it twice from stock ATT and generic .111.
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Am I reading wrong? But I currently have ICS. So do I need to like re flash gingerbread then go back to ICS?
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wolf0491 said:
Am I reading wrong? But I currently have ICS. So do I need to like re flash gingerbread then go back to ICS?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion
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I think You will need to. Both the batch files need to be executed, to be able to get root.
ganeshbiyer said:
I think You will need to. Both the batch files need to be executed, to be able to get root.
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That's just annoying haha. I'll wait
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion
So I want to make sure I have this straight!
I have a stock ATT Ion 2.3.7
3. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
4. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
5. Run Step 1.bat
6. Install Ice Cream Sandwich without wiping anything.
(wipe data, wipe cache and wipe apps log are not selected).
Once flashing is done, start the phone manually. It does not reboot automatically.
7. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
8. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
9. Run step 2.bat
And this will give me ROOTED ICS 4.0.4 with locked bootloader?
Then what do I flash to get my LTE radio back? Just the Stock ATT baseband?
Sorry for the noobish question, my Ion is less than a week old and I havent picked insurance through best buy yet so I don't want to brick before I insure it
vpllover said:
So I want to make sure I have this straight!
I have a stock ATT Ion 2.3.7
3. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
4. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
5. Run Step 1.bat
6. Install Ice Cream Sandwich without wiping anything.
(wipe data, wipe cache and wipe apps log are not selected).
Once flashing is done, start the phone manually. It does not reboot automatically.
7. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
8. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
9. Run step 2.bat
And this will give me ROOTED ICS 4.0.4 with locked bootloader?
Then what do I flash to get my LTE radio back? Just the Stock ATT baseband?
Sorry for the noobish question, my Ion is less than a week old and I havent picked insurance through best buy yet so I don't want to brick before I insure it
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Download the stock GB AT&T, when flash de-select all wipes. Checked everything esle below that Except baseband.
Sent from my LT28h using Tapatalk 2
Thanks for the guide. I had to do it solo, You might want to add in to guide for the noobs how to get into flash mode.
Where is the att ftf files located? Just in case something goes wrong
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erichall82 said:
Where is the att ftf files located? Just in case something goes wrong
Sent from my LT28at using XDA Premium App
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Firmwares are stickied at the top of the ion General forum.
ganeshbiyer said:
Rooting method of Xperia S works on our phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
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FYI - this does have CWM in it, but because it was designed for the Xperia S it doesn't work completely. If someone would be so kind to redesign the CWM in that file for us that would be awesome!
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i have a lt18i arc s with android 4.0.4 build 4.1.L.0.8 there are loads of threads on here but not are for this version, can someone point me in the correct direction.
i went on the sony developers blog and used the *#*#service#*#* and phone software version is:
1253-8238_4.1.L.0.8
GENERIC-user
all the posts have 4.1.B.0.431 not 4.1.L.0.8 i really would like root access and im stuck
It doesn't matter what build it is. The procedure is the same for all ROMs:
0. backup important things
1. downgrade to .403 (only kernel)
2. root (doomlord)
4. upgrade back to .404 (only kernel)
5. enjoy
LE. Whoops! Sorry! Now I notice that really exists a new firmware certified on 19 june. Anyway, you still can flash a *.431 fw.
ctinro said:
It doesn't matter what build it is. The procedure is the same for all ROMs:
0. backup important things
1. downgrade to .403 (only kernel)
2. root (doomlord)
4. upgrade back to .404 (only kernel)
5. enjoy
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can you send me a link to a "guide/tutorial" for the downgrade procedure?
deanage1983 said:
can you send me a link to a "guide/tutorial" for the downgrade procedure?
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Can't root same build number 4.1.B.0.431 ?
l3lieveOne said:
Can't root same build number 4.1.B.0.431 ?
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now im confused?
deanage1983 said:
can you send me a link to a "guide/tutorial" for the downgrade procedure?
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Here it is.
In this thread it is somehow different from what I said.
But, essentially, I did what I said: I had already the .404 installed, I downgraded to .403 flashing the `ready to root` (do not wipe anything [unchecked all], and leave kernel only [check all but kernel]), than rooted the phone and, finally, upgrading back to .404 using the initial kernel only.
ctinro said:
Here it is.
In this thread it is somehow different from what I said.
But, essentially, I did what I said: I had already the .404 installed, I downgraded to .403 flashing the `ready to root` (do not wipe anything [unchecked all], and leave kernel only [check all but kernel]), than rooted the phone and, finally, upgrading back to .404 using the initial kernel only.
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thanks i will do just that
which do i use greece or iberia?
im in uk and have lt18i arc s
deanage1983 said:
which do i use greece or iberia? im in uk and have lt18i arc s
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It does not matter, as long as you are on the old continent
I used Central European. Maybe Generic Global World?
ctinro said:
It does not matter, as long as you are on the old continent
I used Central European. Maybe Generic Global World?
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please excuse my ignorance but what do you mean "old continent" ?
deanage1983 said:
please excuse my ignorance but what do you mean "old continent" ?
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old continent = Europe
Sorry, it was a joke on the fact that Great Britain is an island. Nothing irreverent.
Root Xperia Arc LT18i 4.1.L.0.8
deanage1983 said:
i have a lt18i arc s with android 4.0.4 build 4.1.L.0.8 there are loads of threads on here but not are for this version, can someone point me in the correct direction.
i went on the sony developers blog and used the *#*#service#*#* and phone software version is:
1253-8238_4.1.L.0.8
GENERIC-user
all the posts have 4.1.B.0.431 not 4.1.L.0.8 i really would like root access and im stuck
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Perfect guide for rooting U.K. Three Xperia Arc LT18i 4.1.L.0.8 only...
Rooting your mobile may void the warranty and you are doing it at your own risk. Sony would be in no way responsible for any damage...
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
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You should have
Flashtool
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
------Download------
1 ) Arc S - Kernel
http://www.4shared.com/file/qNTvdPI6/Lt18i_41A0562_Kernel.html
2) Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and Put the kernel
3) Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
Follow the steps connect your mobile and flash.
Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries. Even your build number, android version won't change. Everything would remain same. So please don't go to phone settings to check anything
4) After flashing restart your device, It may not start completely, may remain at Sony logo or blank/black.
Whatever the status is, just restart your device and proceed with the rooting--->
( Make sure you close flashtool before running the rooting toolkit )
Now connect your mobile to PC and Root Your Phone
If you face problem in downloading the toolkit then here it is
http://www.mediafire.com/?7dp5k73by10inbf
[ READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY! ]
This script will:__________
1.root ur device using "andorid emulator" trick
2.install Busybox (1.18.4)
3.install SU files (ICS specific)
4.do some checks for free space, tmp directory (will remove Google Maps if required)
Before u begin:___________
1.make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
2.enable "USB DEBUGGING" - from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)
3.enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" - from (Menu\Settings\Security)
4.[OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
5.connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
6.skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
[ WARNING ]
make sure that no other adb server is running in background (e.g.: Flashtool, PCC, SEUS) and disable any antivirus
[ How to install? ]
1.extract ALL the files in the zip
2.now just double click on "runme.bat"
3.sit back read the on screen instructions
4.the device will reboot a couple of times
5.when the script finishes it will say "ALL DONE"
5) Download 4.1.L.0.8 Kernel here....
http://www.4shared.com/zip/u6W3yREf/LT18i_41L08_Kernel.html
Credits goes to Androxyde, Bin4ry, Doomlord
and
Dhruv Shah for uploading 4.1.L.0.8 Kernel
http://www.5i01.cn/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3392035&p=1
Can any one confirm if the .307 is already out? No one shared the file? Available for c6503 too?
finoqq84 said:
http://www.5i01.cn/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3392035&p=1
Can any one confirm if the .307 is already out? No one shared the file? Available for c6503 too?
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DoubleYouPee said:
http://translate.google.nl/translat...w.5i01.cn/topicdetail.php?f=569&t=3392035&p=1
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From what I see there in the picture is the same build date and hour like 253??so I think is a fake
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nutzuTo said:
From what I see there in the picture is the same build date and hour like 253??so I think is a fake
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app
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you're good
The answer is yes
I'm from Taiwan.
The answer is "yes".
I have updated my ZL(C6502) to 307.
But there wasn't 253 upgrade before 307.
so the latest version change is just 434→307 from getting my ZL.
(Sorry for my poor English)
AKo Kuan said:
I'm from Taiwan.
The answer is "yes".
I have updated my ZL(C6502) to 307.
But there wasn't 253 upgrade before 307.
so the latest version change is just 434→307 from getting my ZL.
(Sorry for my poor English)
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I do confirm. .307 is available for C6502 series. (TW customization)
Androxyde said:
I do confirm. .307 is available for C6502 series. (TW customization)
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Probably because they skip the 253 so 307 is 253
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AKo Kuan said:
I'm from Taiwan.
The answer is "yes".
I have updated my ZL(C6502) to 307.
But there wasn't 253 upgrade before 307.
so the latest version change is just 434→307 from getting my ZL.
(Sorry for my poor English)
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Finally we got someone who had the update, can you please help us to share the ftf file?
Below are the steps;
Stage 1 = Installation
Stage 2 = Getting files to create an FTF
Stage 3 = Creating FTF
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO AVOID DATA LOSS
Tools required:
1. Flashtool . Latest version can be found here
2. Sony Update Service Direct link to download is here
3. JRE may be required if Sony Update Service doesn't install it for you, can be found here
4. LOCKED BOOTLOADER is required otherwise sony update service will reject your phone.
Currently there is no way to relock bootloader, if you are unlocked you will need to wait till we have a relock procedure
Stage 1 - Installation
Step 1. Install Flashtool using the installer file downloaded above, this should normally install in C:\Flashtool
Step 2. Install Sony Update Service, IT is better if you install it to the directory C:\Sony Update Service\
when it asks you where to install, This will make things easier and quicker when creating the FTF. and this is what i will refer to in this guide
*Step 3. Install JRE ONLY if Sony Update Service fails to install it or it does not run.
Stage 2 - Getting files to create an FTF
Step 1. Load up Sony Update Service, will ask you to accept license whenever you run it with some tips before you start, CLICK START
Step 2. Next it will ask you to connect your phone, Switch off your phone, Keep hold of volume down and plug your usb into the phone. Your phone LED will briefly flash Red then Green
Step 3. SUS will tell you, you are already up to date, Tick the box and Click install
Step 4. SUS will ask you to confirm data removal, and inform you all DATA will be lost, CLICK YES
NOTE: You will not lose your data if you click yes and then follow the rest of the instructions,
Step 5. SUS will start to download the official firmware for your device, it will not install anything to your device till it has finished downloading all the firmware,
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP AN EYE ON IT AS SOON AS IT HITS 100%, PULL YOUR USB OUT OF YOUR PC ASAP, RAPID, QUICK, FAST WHATEVER OTHERWISE YOU WILL END UP FLASHING FACTORY FIRMWARE AND LOSE DATA
If you pull it out before 100% the download will stop and you will have to follow steps 1 to 5 again, it will resume from where it left off.
At this point i pulled my USB OUT STRAIGHT AWAY ! BEFORE IT TRIED FLASHING MY PHONE
Your Download will be saved in your C Drive > Sony Update Service > DB > some numbers (mine was 13740270) > blob_fs
But at this point it is not in FTF and will need decrypting
Stage 3 - CREATING YOUR FTF
Step 1. Load up flash tool. Once it has opened, click Tools on the menu bar at the top THEN SUES/DECRYPT
Step 2. Click Browse and select your blob_fs folder we discussed above C: > Sony Update Service > DB> ####some number#### > blob_fs
This will show you 4 files, not sure if some might show more or less, but generally 4 on the left in Available files
Step 3. Click on each file then the arrow to send it to files to convert then click convert, Note if it is not doing anything be patient, Decrypting can take several minutes and it will not update you until each file is fully decrypted.
Step 4. Once it has decrypted, it will automatically bring up the Bundler. Give your FTF a name, Version and Branding, see how i named mine.
Move across everything EXCEPT LOADER.SIN from the folder list on the left to the firmware content on the right using the arrows.
If you include loader.sin then you get an error when flashing with flashtool and flashing aborts! this is why i have requested you do not move/include it
Step 5. Click create, a little box will pop up with devices, just double click on C660X SONY Xperia Z or press ENTER
Step 6. Flash tool will then create your FTF, It will automatically save it in C:\Flashtool\Firmwares and also whenever you load flashtool and flash in flashmode it will show you the one you created.
Thanks to xl VipeR lx
Or please refer this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129 for visual aid.
EDIT POST : New steps of creating FTF file by xl VipeR lx
butatx said:
Finally we got someone who had the update, can you please help us to share the ftf file?
Below are the steps;
1) Download the sony update service (SUS) from: http://www.sonymobile.com/in/tools/update-service/
2) Flash your phone with the latest software available using SUS. [You'll need this step to get the temporary files required to create the ftf]
3) Go to:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Mobile\Update Service\db\13740270\blob_fs
********[ Replace 'Program Files (x86)' with 'Program Files' in case of a 32 bit computer]********
4) create a folder "Source_files" in C:\
5) You'll find 3 larger files with filenames like "file_#########".One large file (~400MB) and 2 smaller files (~14MB and ~64KB) .Copy those 3
files to "C:\Source_files"
********[Ignore the files with filename like "ICON_#####...."]********
6) Download and install the latest flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.com/
5) Run FlashTool
6) Click Advanced > Decrypt Files
7)Select source folder : "C:\Source_files"
8) From Files, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move the 3 files to "Files to convert"
9) Click OK
10) Wait till it finishes...
11) From Folder list, select all (Click & Ctrl + A) and click -> to move all files to Firmware content.
12) If it is ICS, tick the Disable Final Verification Check
13) On Device write the model [ex. Xperia U (ST25i)], on Version write the firmware version (Ex. 6.1.1.B.1.10) , on Branding write the local
(Ex.Indian or Italian etc.)
14) Click OK
16) Wait till the process finishes...
********[You'll get "Finished bundle creation" message on the log]********
17) When it finishes the .ftf file can be found on "C:\Flashtool\firmwares"
********************* FOR THOSE WHO HAVE USED PCC (PC COMPANION) TO UPDATE THEIR PHONE********************************
For PCC you need to go to
C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs IN STEP 3 And then follow the rest of the guide from STEP 4
Thanks to Deadmask (howthread.php?t=2075736)
Or please refer this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129 by xl Viper lx
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you better make a thread for this tutorial, maybe someone can read and share their FTF file.
btw good tutorial :highfive:
butatx said:
Finally we got someone who had the update, can you please help us to share the ftf file?
Below are the steps;
Stage 1 = Installation
Stage 2 = Getting files to create an FTF
Stage 3 = Creating FTF
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO AVOID DATA LOSS
Tools required:
1. Flashtool . Latest version can be found here
2. Sony Update Service Direct link to download is here
3. JRE may be required if Sony Update Service doesn't install it for you, can be found here
4. LOCKED BOOTLOADER is required otherwise sony update service will reject your phone.
Currently there is no way to relock bootloader, if you are unlocked you will need to wait till we have a relock procedure
Stage 1 - Installation
Step 1. Install Flashtool using the installer file downloaded above, this should normally install in C:\Flashtool
Step 2. Install Sony Update Service, IT is better if you install it to the directory C:\Sony Update Service\
when it asks you where to install, This will make things easier and quicker when creating the FTF. and this is what i will refer to in this guide
*Step 3. Install JRE ONLY if Sony Update Service fails to install it or it does not run.
Stage 2 - Getting files to create an FTF
Step 1. Load up Sony Update Service, will ask you to accept license whenever you run it with some tips before you start, CLICK START
Step 2. Next it will ask you to connect your phone, Switch off your phone, Keep hold of volume down and plug your usb into the phone. Your phone LED will briefly flash Red then Green
Step 3. SUS will tell you, you are already up to date, Tick the box and Click install
Step 4. SUS will ask you to confirm data removal, and inform you all DATA will be lost, CLICK YES
NOTE: You will not lose your data if you click yes and then follow the rest of the instructions,
Step 5. SUS will start to download the official firmware for your device, it will not install anything to your device till it has finished downloading all the firmware,
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP AN EYE ON IT AS SOON AS IT HITS 100%, PULL YOUR USB OUT OF YOUR PC ASAP, RAPID, QUICK, FAST WHATEVER OTHERWISE YOU WILL END UP FLASHING FACTORY FIRMWARE AND LOSE DATA
If you pull it out before 100% the download will stop and you will have to follow steps 1 to 5 again, it will resume from where it left off.
At this point i pulled my USB OUT STRAIGHT AWAY ! BEFORE IT TRIED FLASHING MY PHONE
Your Download will be saved in your C Drive > Sony Update Service > DB > some numbers (mine was 13740270) > blob_fs
But at this point it is not in FTF and will need decrypting
Stage 3 - CREATING YOUR FTF
Step 1. Load up flash tool. Once it has opened, click Tools on the menu bar at the top THEN SUES/DECRYPT
Step 2. Click Browse and select your blob_fs folder we discussed above C: > Sony Update Service > DB> ####some number#### > blob_fs
This will show you 4 files, not sure if some might show more or less, but generally 4 on the left in Available files
Step 3. Click on each file then the arrow to send it to files to convert then click convert, Note if it is not doing anything be patient, Decrypting can take several minutes and it will not update you until each file is fully decrypted.
Step 4. Once it has decrypted, it will automatically bring up the Bundler. Give your FTF a name, Version and Branding, see how i named mine.
Move across everything EXCEPT LOADER.SIN from the folder list on the left to the firmware content on the right using the arrows.
If you include loader.sin then you get an error when flashing with flashtool and flashing aborts! this is why i have requested you do not move/include it
Step 5. Click create, a little box will pop up with devices, just double click on C660X SONY Xperia Z or press ENTER
Step 6. Flash tool will then create your FTF, It will automatically save it in C:\Flashtool\Firmwares and also whenever you load flashtool and flash in flashmode it will show you the one you created.
Thanks to xl VipeR lx
Or please refer this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2188129 for visual aid.
EDIT POST : New steps of creating FTF file by xl VipeR lx
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Deeply appreciate your detailed guidance. :good:
But i'm just a primer android user.
Not much understanding about above procedures.
(Actually don't want to lose the warranty so soon and afraid of my only cellphone die in my hand)
So i will search for someone more professional (in our local forum) to do these things.
Still a possibility that no one wants to help......i'll try
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AKo Kuan said:
Deeply appreciate your detailed guidance. :good:
But i'm just a primer android user.
Not much understanding about above procedures.
(Actually don't want to lose the warranty so soon and afraid of my only cellphone die in my hand)
So i will search for someone more professional (in our local forum) to do these things.
Still a possibility that no one wants to help......i'll try
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Just found a FTF link in forum Mobile01
But can't post the link because I'm beginner of xda....:crying:
If u need please send private messages to me. (can I type link in messages?)
Just found a FTF link in forum Mobile01
But can't post the link because I'm beginner of xda....:crying:
If u need please send private messages to me. (can I type link in messages?)
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You got pm, you can share the link with me in PM and i'll share it here.
Thanks in advance :good:
UPDATE : I found the link already, here http://depositfiles.com/files/pjyn86y0z, thanks for the hint
butatx said:
You got pm, you can share the link with me in PM and i'll share it here.
Thanks in advance :good:
UPDATE : I found the link already, here http://depositfiles.com/files/pjyn86y0z, thanks for the hint
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I try to download from the link about 10 times
but all failed
paullu said:
I try to download from the link about 10 times
but all failed
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I'm downloading, currently at 6%, my internet speed is very slow average 50kb/s
Actually i has to use OpenDNS server address, depositfile has been block in my country
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paullu said:
I try to download from the link about 10 times
but all failed
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I'm downloading, currently at 6%, my internet speed is very slow average 50kb/s
Actually i has to use OpenDNS server address, depositfile has been blocked in my country
butatx said:
You got pm, you can share the link with me in PM and i'll share it here.
Thanks in advance :good:
UPDATE : I found the link already, here http://depositfiles.com/files/pjyn86y0z, thanks for the hint
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Ok guys I have uploaded file to mediafire here is the link
Let me know if i am not suppose to share this file. I will remove the link then.
shah_vm said:
Ok guys I have uploaded file to mediafire here is the link
Let me know if i am not suppose to share this file. I will remove the link then.
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The ones that they have 6502 can try it
Sent from my C6506 using xda app-developers app
Can this firmware be used on C6503 LTE ?
finoqq84 said:
Can this firmware be used on C6503 LTE ?
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You can flash the rom but won't have the LTE band.
First of All, thanks to developers for keeping us trouble free by working and modifications for our mobiles.
2nd ,this is not my work.I had collected from a Vietnamese site.i am just posting to help others if they are facing the problem (like me) in rooting and recovery of latest jelly bean update v30c for lg su640.
THIS IS INTENDED FOR LG OPTIMUS LTE (SU640) ONLY. PLEASE DON'T TRY ON OTHER LG OPTIMUS LTE VARIANTS
PROCEDURE:
1. make sure you have installed latest lg drivers
2. turn on the debugging option in settings/developers options
3.now connect the phone with computer, a pop up window appears on phone, select lg software there.
4.now go to the root v30c folder and run the bat file.and press any key to continue
5.message will appear on running window, now disconnect mobile from computer and turn of debugging mode for 5 seconds.
6.now turn on debugging mode again and connect the phone with computer and press any key to continue.
7.if all goes well, you will see a message that mobile is rooted, enjoy.
if it is rooted than go for cwm recovery installation.
1.run the ''run me.bat'' file placed in folder downloaded.
2. if every thing goes well, you will see some figures (numbers) in and out.if it is so, hurray, you have installed recovery properly.
mobile will reboot and go to recovery.
Quote:
***************************** CREDITS TO ALL THE DEVELOPERS *******************************
LINKS FOR FILES
JB ROOTING
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwuJnNfF1xTnb21pR1Z6NDNyeXc/edit
JB RECOVERY
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1j9zcbkahhakrb5/cwm_su_640.rar
rooting guide
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hahmad78 said:
213 views , no reply, no remarks, amazing
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because this does not work at all
DevilMind007 said:
because this does not work at all
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dear it works, because i am using it. i have flashed it many times .
links are not working or software????
DevilMind007 said:
because this does not work at all
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i have checked again, links are working and so do the softwares.
you have used these yourself , haa haa
hahmad78 said:
dear it works, because i am using it. i have flashed it many times .
links are not working or software????
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im on v30c via kdz file
but can't root
also had same issue when i was on v10i kdz with this
DevilMind007 said:
im on v30c via kdz file
but can't root
also had same issue when i was on v10i kdz with this
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This one actually works, enjoy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291757
2nd post, also check out the 6th post to get the non-secure boot.IMG so system apps can be removed without bricking the phone.
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
Swetnes said:
This one actually works, enjoy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291757
2nd post, also check out the 6th post to get the non-secure boot.IMG so system apps can be removed without bricking the phone.
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
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get kdz file
http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WDLSW/LGSU640/ASKTBK/V30c_00/V30C_00.kdz
Repacked boot.img with insecure ramdisk to get rid of security error after removing system apps
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12261361/insecure_boot.img
instruction:
rename as boot.img and put into sdcard root directory
type following adb commands
Code:
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8
reboot
NOTE/HELP:
how to use abd, i mean where is it in Win7 or inside android app?
thanks
DevilMind007 said:
get kdz file
http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WDLSW/LGSU640/ASKTBK/V30c_00/V30C_00.kdz
Repacked boot.img with insecure ramdisk to get rid of security error after removing system apps
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12261361/insecure_boot.img
instruction:
rename as boot.img and put into sdcard root directory
type following adb commands
Code:
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8
reboot
NOTE/HELP:
how to use abd, i mean where is it in Win7 or inside android app?
thanks
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It installs with the android SDK, Google it or adb.
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
it seems that your device drivers are not installed properly.install the device drivers , than follow the instructions, like turn on the usb de bugging mode in developer options and than connect the phone.and follow he instructions. i just checked these yesterday again.
dear, you problem has been solved or not. if not, than kindly tell me so that i could dig into this.
thanks for this! rooting does not seem to work, or I just don't understand Chinese? I rooted my phone using framaroot. the other file though works fine. it flashed a bootloader and a recovery image. very good indeed! thanks again.
Perfect!
hahmad78 said:
First of All, thanks to developers for keeping us trouble free by working and modifications for our mobiles.
2nd ,this is not my work.I had collected from a Vietnamese site.i am just posting to help others if they are facing the problem (like me) in rooting and recovery of latest jelly bean update v30c for lg su640.
THIS IS INTENDED FOR LG OPTIMUS LTE (SU640) ONLY. PLEASE DON'T TRY ON OTHER LG OPTIMUS LTE VARIANTS
PROCEDURE:
1. make sure you have installed latest lg drivers
2. turn on the debugging option in settings/developers options
3.now connect the phone with computer, a pop up window appears on phone, select lg software there.
4.now go to the root v30c folder and run the bat file.and press any key to continue
5.message will appear on running window, now disconnect mobile from computer and turn of debugging mode for 5 seconds.
6.now turn on debugging mode again and connect the phone with computer and press any key to continue.
7.if all goes well, you will see a message that mobile is rooted, enjoy.
if it is rooted than go for cwm recovery installation.
1.run the ''run me.bat'' file placed in folder downloaded.
2. if every thing goes well, you will see some figures (numbers) in and out.if it is so, hurray, you have installed recovery properly.
mobile will reboot and go to recovery.
Quote:
***************************** CREDITS TO ALL THE DEVELOPERS *******************************
LINKS FOR FILES
JB ROOTING
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwuJnNfF1xTnb21pR1Z6NDNyeXc/edit
JB RECOVERY
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1j9zcbkahhakrb5/cwm_su_640.rar
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It worked perfectly for me
JB RECOVERY
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1j9zcbkahhakrb5/cwm_su_640.rar[/QUOTE]
link not working very well. DL stalls.
Hi, since somebody requested my newroot tool. here is it, enjoy! Tool will root your phone and install cwm recovery, busybox, su, superuser, allso you can unroot at least
Disclaimer:
- Do in mind rooting will modify your android, so you modifyind your android on your own risk, I am not responsible if tool is not working on your device or if tool make your android malfunction, you doing everything on your own risk!
Pre-requirements:
- You must have installed usb drivers! Just simple install Sony PC Companion, if your windows device manager detect unknown device than probably you must point drivers installation to search for propertly driver C:\Program Files\Sony\Sony PC Companion\Drivers directory. When your windows device manager detect your phone propertly than you are ready for rooting/unrooting
How to install (Windows users):
1: Download and extract newroot.rar
2: Enable USB Debugging
-You can do this by going into Settings>About Phone and tapping the Build Number multiple times to activate Developer Options
-Then Settings>Developer Options and check USB Debugging
3: Plug in your phone your PC
4: Run the root software [Pay close attention to your phone]
5: A pop-up will come up on your phone. Allow it
6: Let it do its thing
7: It will reboot and you're rooted
8: Enjoy
How to install (Linux users):
0. First of all you need adb for Linux, I not gona explain where you can download adb for Linux since you need to search XDA and found them byself, everybody know about adb and I not going to explain adb basic things, you need to help byself on that since adb you will need in future for sure
1: Download newroot and put to the same folder with adb binary
2: Enable USB Debugging
-You can do this by going into Settings>About Phone and tapping the Build Number multiple times to activate Developer Options
-Then Settings>Developer Options and check USB Debugging
3: Plug in your phone your PC
4: Run the root software [Pay close attention to your phone] a pop-up will come up on your phone. Allow it! Commands for runing root software is:
Code:
adb push newroot /data/local/tmp/
adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/newroot
adb shell /data/local/tmp/newroot doit
Allso there is a option for unrooting:
Code:
adb shell /data/local/tmp/newroot unroot
6: Let it do its thing
7: It will reboot and you're rooted
8: Enjoy
Newroot work with all kitkat firmwares but doesn't work with latest kitkat *after 108) .133, .157... firmware or with old JB firmwares!!!
If your running later kernels from out of 108 and newer firmware that you can achieve root following these steps:
1. download the .108 firmware or kernel only
2. flash only the .108 kernel using flashtool
3. Use newroot
4. Reflash back your newer kernel using flashtool
Download (for Windows):
- https://mega.co.nz/#!tFxmUArC!xRCF25Olnq1g228z0jrweytZDHk6M2A7-_RMIN7Dsaw
Download (for Linux):
- http://d-h.st/tBB
Credits:
- geohot libexploit library
Wow... Master munjeni was here.. Awesome...
~Download~
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
munjeni said:
Hi, since somebody requested my newroot tool. here is it, enjoy! Tool will root your phone and install cwm recovery, busybox, su, superuser, allso you can unroot at least
Download:
- https://mega.co.nz/#!odBXkSgY!D0d8heDxgqpdALBh3tliHrwO8LuUyjlaX-7unCUgG_U
Credits:
- geohot libexploit library
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upload devhost link plz!
Great Tool !
Uploading on Box, if op allows it
Is Windows or Linux, Mac or directly used on Android?
Sent by my Z1 with XDA Fax
Duvel999 said:
Is Windows or Linux, Mac or directly used on Android?
Sent by my Z1 with XDA Fax
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Itz a .EXE file for Windows
Great work from Great Dev.
Sent from my Xperia Z1 using Tapatalk
Thanks to the OP for this, looks like a great solution.
Is there any particular firmware you have to be running for this to work? Or do you need to downgrade?
Cheers
Kurt
munjeni said:
Hi, since somebody requested my newroot tool. here is it, enjoy! Tool will root your phone and install cwm recovery, busybox, su, superuser, allso you can unroot at least
Download:
- https://mega.co.nz/#!odBXkSgY!D0d8heDxgqpdALBh3tliHrwO8LuUyjlaX-7unCUgG_U
Credits:
- geohot libexploit library
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Thanks a lot! It works!
Nobody mention models or what kind of rom does this program root why? is very funny no real data, any one with solid comments about models and rom versions?
Sorry if I'm rude but I think we need some info like what firmware version works with this root or any prerequisite should we have before rooting like bootloader being unlocked etc. Also a simple tutorial would be nice for newbies to avoid confusion. Ill test this out on the latest firmware [.108] on an unlocked bootloader and I will report if this is working.
Its booth for locked on unlocked bootloaders but for no already rooted devices (except rooted by our tool), its tested on last 3 android versions. There is 2 things, it can work or not work, you can try in jellybean and let me know (probaly not working). No more words here since tool is very easy and anybody know what to do with them Enjoy if you found them usefull and easy! Anybody can post detail installation here if allready used my aplication, I am lazy sory!
So I just tested it out and it works. So I figured out, why not just make a tutorial video since it's so simple. Here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06S9GUL9U5s
I enabled USB Debugging and Unknown Sources just to be sure.
No need unknown source since usb debuging is enought! Is not easy? I think very easy Did you tried my recovery after rooting, I just want to know how its working on z1, (you need to press volume button after blue led blink to enter into recovery)
It's really easy to root now. Just 1 click. CWM works too. Here's more proof that it works. Good work man
munjeni said:
Anybody can post detail installation here if allready used my aplication, I am lazy sory!
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Here's the instructions:
1: Download and extract newroot.rar
2: Enable USB Debugging
-You can do this by going into Settings>About Phone and tapping the Build Number multiple times to activate Developer Options
-Then Settings>Developer Options and check USB Debugging
3: Plug in your phone your PC
4: Run the root software [Pay close attention to your phone]
5: A pop-up will come up on your phone. Allow it
6: Let it do its thing
7: It will reboot and you're rooted
8: Enjoy
Also show them my video
I have tear in my eye hehe welcome back and as always very good work!
Great work as usual
munjeni said:
No need unknown source since usb debuging is enought! Is not easy? I think very easy Did you tried my recovery after rooting, I just want to know how its working on z1, (you need to press volume button after blue led blink to enter into recovery)
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Anyone uploading dev host link Plz...
Sent from my C2305 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
kaushal7007 said:
Anyone uploading dev host link Plz...
Sent from my C2305 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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why you need dev host? mega is not really good but it's ok with small file like this
My this post may be considered as a sequel to my previous post about the easiest way to root t2 ultra dual {.472} {5.0.2}
Now the way to root our t2 ultra dual {5.1.1} {.182}:
Download the ftf file of latest firmware 19.4.A.0.182 (search on google)
Download latest version or V 0.8 of prf creator (search on google and get xda link)
Download SuperSU.zip (search on google)
Now put the prf creator somewhere in your PC (let's say on desktop) extract it there.
Add ftf file and superSU.zip in prf creator
Mark all the boxes on right side of prf creator window
Hit create. In 15-20 minutes you will get a zip file named "flashable" in prf folder
Copy this flashable zip and put it in root of SD card of your phone.
Now reboot your phone in recovery
after rebooting into recovery, follow in sequence:
Wipe
Advanced wipe
select:
cache
dalvik
system
data
internal memory
swipe to wipe
go back to recovery home
tap install
select external sd card
select that flashable zip
swipe to flash
wipe dalvik
reboot to system.
To install recovery:
Download latest nut's xzdr installer zip
Put it somewhere in your computer
Extract it, you will get a folder of same name
Connect your phone to pc in USB debugging mode
Open the extracted folder
Double click the windows installer batch file
Grant superuser access on your phone's screen
Follow the instructions on terminal
(press 1 on your pc as you have SuperSU in your phone)
After successful instalation of recovery, your phone will reboot into recovery.
Reboot the phone into system
.
.
Now you have a rooted 5.1.1 D5322 with latest Dual recovery.
This is not even close to simple dude..
This is what i did to root :
1. Copy SuperSU to sdcard
2. Flash DUAL_RECOVERY_D5322-LP.img
3. Install supersu then power off
4. Open flashtool and Flash STOCK KERNEL 5.1.1 ONLY KERNEL
5. REBOOT & VIOLA
there are few additions required for noob like me
To make work this method
Requirement :
Rooted D5322 with 4.x.x or 5.0.1 & working recovery installed.
To install recovery:
make sure that you have :
Enabled USB debugging
Enabled Unknown sources
r2rdcroix said:
This is not even close to simple dude..
This is what i did to root :
1. Copy SuperSU to sdcard
2. Flash DUAL_RECOVERY_D5322-LP.img
3. Install supersu then power off
4. Open flashtool and Flash STOCK KERNEL 5.1.1 ONLY KERNEL
5. REBOOT & VIOLA
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When you tick all the boxes in prf creator, kernel gets added.
Sent from my D5322 using XDA Forums Pro.
rrd84 said:
there are few additions required for noob like me
To make work this method
Requirement :
Rooted D5322 with 4.x.x or 5.0.1 & working recovery installed.
To install recovery:
make sure that you have :
Enabled USB debugging
Enabled Unknown sources
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Yeah I already said it's a sequel to my first post. In which you would see how to root D5322 on 5.0.2, and ofcourse recovery is needed. Thanks.
Sent from my D5322 using XDA Forums Pro.
Good work. But we know that this is not really easy. hehe
dropdan said:
Good work. But we know that this is not really easy. hehe
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yeah!
Does this root 5.1.1 by 100%? Can we install Modded Play Store by this root method?
Need step by Step instructions please
Hello
I am a novice with many of the tools listed & the steps outlined, can somebody please help with step by step instructions,
maybe email me [email protected]
:good:
Thanks. For my XPERIA T2 ULTRA DUAL I had to made a change:
Instead of using the Recovery-Software you (rituraj_singh) offered I had to use the software (TWRP) recommended b abcdjdj in his post from 27th May 2014 ((D5322) Dual Recovery) on the XDA-Forum.
For the not-experienced Users of Androxyde Xperia Flash Tool: You can use the XperiFirm-Software (XI-Button in the Flash-Tool) and install the 5.0.1 (19.3.A.0.472)-Firmware from MELA Latin, but you have to overwrite also the Userdata and the Apps-Log, otherwise there are problems. After flashing use KingRoot to root your device, than replace kinguser using the batch-script of w0lfdroid.com (May 2015) placing the mrw-folder (included in the downloaded zip) on the intern memory (important) and executing it with Terminal Emulator. Than open SuperSu (installed by the script, not by you), and actualize the root-script. Afterwards reboot.
A Tip: After having installed the TWRP-Software on your phone you could have problems rebooting into the system, so prepare all and after having flashed the custom prf-rom on the device all would be function!
A step-by-step-Version (summary)
sachin.sachania said:
Hello
I am a novice with many of the tools listed & the steps outlined, can somebody please help with step by step instructions,
maybe email me [email protected]
:good:
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Here comes a step-by-step-Version (summary) of all the "Posts"s needed for rooting Lollipop 5.1.1 on your Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (Dual).
The copyright is by the "Post"-authors like rituraj_singh and abcdjdj (I took the links to the posts nearby the description of the step) and by w0lfdroid.com, xperiafirmware.com and the software-producers.
I only wanted to create a step-by-step-summary. There is no garantuee which garantuees success using the summery! No responsability dad it does not destroy your mobilephone. Use it at your own risk! Thank you to the original "owners" of the posts. I hope the summary is ok for them! Otherwise contact me.
Time: maybe 1 hour or 2 hours
Tipp: if you until yet did not install Android 5.1.1 on your Xperia T2 Ultra Dual you do not have to follow the steps which are describing how to download the older Firmware via XperiFirm, but you should have installed the FlashTool just for the drivers (You won't use it directly). You can use the steps describing how to root the older Firmware using KingRoot, than continue with step 7.
1) Install the Androxyde FlashTool on your Computer: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php or found on the XDA-Forum, install the ADB-Packages (ADB, ADB-Drivers) on your Computer and make the ADB-Command part of the "path"-Variable of your Computers Terminal (see Google)
2) Install XperiFirm (cause easy for beginners): open the FlashTool and click on the "XF-button" near the "plus-in-a-square"-button and the "flash"-button.
3) After having installed the XperiFirm-Tool open it and click on "Xperia T2 Ultra (tianchi)" and select "D5322/XM50H (dual)"
4) Than click on the "Check-All"-Button over the Line "Latest Release"
5) Click on "MENA Latin" in the "Market"-Line and than on the "19.3.A.0.472 / R3C" and download it (having activated "unpack automatically")
6) Go to "xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/58-sony-xperia-t2-ultra-dual-d5322" and download it (see chapter "1." on the website ), but do not flash it
7) Download the newest PRF-Creator (ZIP) from the following XDA-Forum-Link and unzip it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
8) Download the newest SuperSU-ZIP from chainfire (https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU). and paste the ZIP in the unzipped PRF-Creator-folder: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU
9) Now copy the .ftf-file (Firmware) downloaded from xperiafirmware.com also in the unzipped PRF-Creator-folder and open the PRF-Creator.exe
10) The PRF-Creator asks for the .TFT-File (select the one you downloaded from xperiafirmware.com) and for the SuperSU-ZIP-File (select the one downloaded from chainfire)
11) Select in the "Include"-field: "Kernel"; "FOTA-Kernel"; "Modem" and "LTALable", also "Sign ZIP" and "Legacy Mode"
12) Click create and wait until finished
13) Copy the created "flashable-prerooted.zip" from your unzipped PRF-Creator-Folder to the external SD-Card of your Device
14) BackUp your mobilephone using the "Sony PC Companion" or simular software like Wondershare's "MobileGo"
14a) Control if you have unlocked your Boatloader (normally it's locked) and if it's locked, go to the "Sony Mobile Developers Unlock Bootloader Website" and follow the instructions there Important: You could have to install ADB and Sony's ADB-Drivers (find ADB using google) and the Sony FlashTool "Emma" will not work with the Xperia T2 Ultra Dual
15) Shut down your phone and start it holding the "Volume-down"-Button while plugging in the USB-Cable (it won't show more than a black screen)
16) Close "XperiFirm", wait until it finished and then click on the "Flash"-Button and select in the new window "Flashmode" and "OK" (obviously)
17) Select the Firmware you downloaded before with XperiFirm (19.3.A.0.472) and select in the "Wipe"-Field: "APPS_LOG" and "USERDATA" (!!!important!!! otherwise problems)
18) Click on the "Flash"-Button and wait until it's done (sometimes the flashtool has problems with the files - dont worry: shutdown the FlashTool and retry it once more)
19) Unplug the mobilephone from the USB-Cable, start it and follow the instructions
20) After having prepared the mobilephone go to "kingroot.net/wap/download" and download KingRoot (sometime trouble with the site, try it once more)
21) Afterwards enable the DeveloperMode (settings - About Phone - click "build number" 7 times) and enable the "unknown sources" (settings - Security - unknown sources)
22) Install KingRoot and root your Xperia T2 Ultra Dual
23) Install "Terminal Emulator" from the Google Play-Appstore to your device and open it
24) Go to "http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html" and download the newest "Replace KingUser with SuperSU.zip" and unpack it to your device's intern memory (!!!important!!! otherwise no function)
25) In the Terminal Emulator App enter "su" for gaining "root"-access ("Enter" obviously), than enter "sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh" and wait until it finish (it will open SuperSU)
26) Actualize the file as requested by SuperSU and, after having had success, reboot your mobilephone
27) Install a Root-Checker-App from Google Play Store and control, if you see a window from "SuperSU", otherwise repeat the last steps
28) Go to "https://goo.gl/lg6I2t" or visit directly the XDA-Forum-Post of abcdjdj (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2764408) and download his "TWRP-KK-T2_DUAL-V3.img" or newer
29) Shut down your mobilephone. Afterwards hold the "Volume-Up"-Button while plugging in the USB-Cable (it shows only a black screen) and connect it to the Computer
30) Check if you have installed all fastboot drivers for your device, then open the "Command Line" of your Computer "as Administrator" and enter: "fastboot flash boot (path-to-the-file-downloaded-in-the-last-step)/TWRP-KK-T2_DUAL-V3.img" and click obviously "Enter"
31) Now unplug your mobilephone, than hold the "Volume-down"-Button and the "Power"-Button at the same time: TWRP-Recovery will start
32) Select "Wipe", than "Advanced Wipe", than select "intern. memory", "dalvik", "cache", "data" and "system"
33) Swipe to Wipe
34) Go to TWRP's home (twice times the "back"-Button) and select "Install", than "external SD-Card" and select "flashable-prerooted.zip" and confirm the warning, than SWIPE to INSTALL (flashing)
35) Wipe the Dalvik-Cache
36) Reboot into System and follow your mobilephone's instructions
37) Install a Root Checker App from Google Play Store and control if it's rooted, afterwards install the backup of your mobilephone made at the beginning
38) Install "Titanium Backup" and disinstall (after having done a backup of the app you want to delete) Apps you do not want
39) Install "Link-to-SD" from GooglePlay, prepare your external SD-Card with a partition manager (using your Computer) and copy all possible apps completly to the SD-Card
This works on T2 ULTRA D5306 Single SIM
theokon said:
Here comes a step-by-step-Version (summary) of all the "Posts"s needed for rooting Lollipop 5.1.1 on your Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (Dual).
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Well my friend, first at all, this is a awsome guide, it really help me to load the 5.1.1 on my SP. I Must said that even if this looks
overwhelming at the begining, it's pretty easy to do it.
Just for the FeedBack, this method works in:
T2 Ultra D5306 Single SIM, TELCEL.
I use the US CUSTOM Stock ROM 5.1.1 ( 19.4.A.0.182 ), if ask for the FTF, look at the FTF MEGAPOST.
Thanks to @rituraj_singh for find this method and @theokon to make the Easy-Mode Guide.
This thread must being Sticky.
PS: You have to add one step: When you reboot after the Flash, it can take a while in start the smartphone, It is to prevent panic if they see it takes a lot time to start, they might think it is bricked and try to restart it. :good:
This works great for rooting the phone (D5322) but for me link2sd doesn't read the 2nd partition and keeps giving me unable to mount errors.
virgilone2 said:
This works great for rooting the phone (D5322) but for me link2sd doesn't read the 2nd partition and keeps giving me unable to mount errors.
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You got the error when you try to mount on /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 ? it and said that the mount fail?
I had that error as well, maybe you have to try this @virgilone2:
1.- Uninstall the Link2SD.
2.- Install the SD MAID and run it, clean it up.
3.- Reinstall the Link2SD.
4.- Install the Recovery (I use this) [ XZDualRecovery 2.8.21 ] or the same you use in the guide.
5.- Run the Recovery, and go to Wipe > Advance Wipe > Davik Cache, Swipe to Wipe, after it ends go to Reboot > System.
6.- Before your smartphone start as usual, going to pop one little window with a counter, wait to end (Maybe take a while).
7.-Run you Link2SD, it have to Mount the ext2 partition and ask for reboot, if isnt the case, just recreate the mount script.
8.- Enjoy your Link2SD in Lollipop 5.1.1 :good:
This works for me, i hope works for you as well
Windows 10 Driver Problems
When having updated to Windows 10 driver problems could happen.
When entering "fastboot devices" in your computer's terminal and nothinh happens it is like this.
You can solve this easily:
1) Plug in your phone in fastboot mode into the computer (Volume Up + Plug-In of the USB-cable)
2) Go to the"Devices manager" (or called simular, as I don't know how to translate it correctly), where you will find the unknown S1 fastboot driver.
3) Download the official Sony flashing tool "EMMA" and reinstall the "Android Studio" in order to get the correct drivers
4) For security download also the "Universal ADB Drivers Package" from chip.de and install it
5) Back in the Device Manager reinstall the correct driver selecting it from the drivers list (!): Sony SA0110 - ADB Interface driver
rituraj_singh said:
My this post may be considered as a sequel to my previous post about the easiest way to root t2 ultra dual {.472} {5.0.2}
Now the way to root our t2 ultra dual {5.1.1} {.182}:
Download the ftf file of latest firmware 19.4.A.0.182 (search on google)
Download latest version or V 0.8 of prf creator (search on google and get xda link)
Download SuperSU.zip (search on google)
Now put the prf creator somewhere in your PC (let's say on desktop) extract it there.
Add ftf file and superSU.zip in prf creator
Mark all the boxes on right side of prf creator window
Hit create. In 15-20 minutes you will get a zip file named "flashable" in prf folder
Copy this flashable zip and put it in root of SD card of your phone.
Now reboot your phone in recovery
after rebooting into recovery, follow in sequence:
Wipe
Advanced wipe
select:
cache
dalvik
system
data
internal memory
swipe to wipe
go back to recovery home
tap install
select external sd card
select that flashable zip
swipe to flash
wipe dalvik
reboot to system.
To install recovery:
Download latest nut's xzdr installer zip
Put it somewhere in your computer
Extract it, you will get a folder of same name
Connect your phone to pc in USB debugging mode
Open the extracted folder
Double click the windows installer batch file
Grant superuser access on your phone's screen
Follow the instructions on terminal
(press 1 on your pc as you have SuperSU in your phone)
After successful instalation of recovery, your phone will reboot into recovery.
Reboot the phone into system
.
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Now you have a rooted 5.1.1 D5322 with latest Dual recovery.
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worat guide i ever seen in xda !!
no links !!
manojkumar8552 said:
worat guide i ever seen in xda !!
no links !!
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Well thanks!! Links needed to perform the steps suggested are everywhere in the realm of Internet. Uploading same thing again and again is waste of space,data and everything. Hope you understand.
Ftf can be downloaded through xperi-firm and recovery can be downloaded from nut's Xperia files website. SuperSU is already available in more than 1000 places on Internet. And prf creator is created by a certain developer which is already available on xda. So reposting his item might be considered as kinda theft/plagiarism. And this is already mentioned in this post that it's a sequel of previous post. So please do your own bit of work/home work before posting negative comments.
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I did My HW. and that Why i m Saying You.
My one Frnd dont get anything from this Thread.
He is just trying to ROot.And says what the hell is going on thRead.
People Are Not Expert That You Are.
so make little comfortable Thread plz.
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manojkumar8552 said:
I did My HW. and that Why i m Saying You.
My one Frnd dont get anything from this Thread.
He is just trying to ROot.And says what the hell is going on thRead.
People Are Not Expert That You Are.
so make little comfortable Thread plz.
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This post is a sequel of previous post. To perform the steps mentioned you need to be on earlier versions of Android. Like 5.0.2 or earlier. And recovery must be installed in that. If you're on 5.0.2 follow my post about how to root on 5.0.2.
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manojkumar8552 said:
I did My HW. and that Why i m Saying You.
My one Frnd dont get anything from this Thread.
He is just trying to ROot.And says what the hell is going on thRead.
People Are Not Expert That You Are.
so make little comfortable Thread plz.
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Well.. You can use KingRoot v 4.5.2*to root 5.1.1 and for SuperSU follow my previous post.
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