Xperia Play 0.69 to 0.42 downgrade - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello im spatinator,
i have follaowing problem:
i have the xperia play r800i with the build 4.0.2.A.0.69, which i want to root
i read that you cant root the build 0.69 so i have to downgrade to the build 4.0.2.A.0.42
I have the latest flashtool software, but i can´t find a Xperia Play Optimised build 4.0.2.A.0.42
and i don´t know how to flash the FTF-file
Please help me
(Sorry for my bad english)
Please answer in german if possible )
Thanks

Look into Android Development section of Xperia Play. You should find it there or go to xperiagamer.com and choose Rooted Zone. There are also a lot of ftf files available. By the way: .58 is the latest Rom which can be rooted directly. If you really want .69 with root than you need a german! .42 ftf. You only get that through wotanserver Client. Only downside is that you need to pay 2 Euros for one time flashing. Only Payment method is PayPal. Or you unlock your bootloader and flash a custom kernel which roots your device automatically. Downside is you lose some DRM certificates which some apps need like Track ID unless you pay 20 Dollars to the Alejandro Guy. I think the best is .58 Rom with .69 Baseband.

Is it possible, to reset my phone, root it then, and update it with OTA
to keep the root???
... Or will my play keep the updates by reseting it ???
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As far as i know, resetting your phone will only wipe your user data but firmware will stay the same.

UNCUT88RAW said:
As far as i know, resetting your phone will only wipe your user data but firmware will stay the same.
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yh that's correct
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...so the only way to root my device without any costs is to unlock the bootloader and flash then with flashtool a pre-rooted Custom-ROM.... ?? Is that right??
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Just unlock bootloader and flash a custom kernel via CWM or flashtool.

Okey thank you very much
Which Kernel would you prefer for me or at all??
(sry if i nerve im a big noob at things like that)
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Spatinator said:
Okey thank you very much
Which Kernel would you prefer for me or at all??
(sry if i nerve im a big noob at things like that)
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Try the Lupus kernel for GB (gingerbread), it's great! Or the Doom kernel v14
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Well, i wannq flash soon q ICS Rom, so i prefer DoomKernel
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4.0.2.a.0.62 arc s root

hi i gust wanted to know about 4.0.2.a.0.62 arc s root
is there any way to root 4.0.2.a.0.62 devises ?
their is just unlock ur bootloader then ! im satisfied .58 il wait for ICS to come
or you can downgrade to .42, and root. I did the same thing, and removed few built in apps that I don't use, and every morning I get 200MB of free RAM, and in normal usage I get 170MB free RAM + the phone got a lot faster than it was on .62
But I dont want to unlock bootloader and lose the warranty and OTA update
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Downgrade to .42 build and root.
There are some root methods for .62, but idk. Just look and search.
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did, you get the over the air update, or did you use flashtool or wotan, i'm still on .42 and it won't give me the update
dp94 said:
Downgrade to .42 build and root.
There are some root methods for .62, but idk. Just look and search.
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But downgrade needs an unlocked bootloader right ?
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AwesomeAHlee said:
did, you get the over the air update, or did you use flashtool or wotan, i'm still on .42 and it won't give me the update
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I don't know my device was pre upgrade to .62
I'm waiting for ICS OTA update
I recommend u not to update to.62
Due the root issue
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AwesomeAHlee said:
did, you get the over the air update, or did you use flashtool or wotan, i'm still on .42 and it won't give me the update
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use "Sony Ericsson PC Companion 2.0"..hit thanks button if this help u..
ghayath ameer said:
But downgrade needs an unlocked bootloader right ?
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I downgraded using Flashtools and didn't have to unlock my boot loader, just flash the system file, and the kernel file. and you will be fine
DeepUnknown said:
I downgraded using Flashtools and didn't have to unlock my boot loader, just flash the system file, and the kernel file. and you will be fine
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Aha .. Can u mention the way u did to downgrade
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ghayath ameer said:
Aha .. Can u mention the way u did to downgrade
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I did it just few minutes ago and no need unlock BL
1. Flash to 42 or 58 firmware by flashtool. I download from below linkhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357841
2. Root ur phone by flashtool again.
U can change the CDA before use US or PCC then back to orginal 62 FW.
Cheers
PS.sorry my poor english
Solved
1. Unlock the Bootloader
2. Install Doomlord Stock Kernel 1.6 ( Pre rooted)
3. Install .62 stock Kernel from .ftf file (Root remains from Doomlord Stock Plus Kernel 1.6 even after installing .62 Rom kernel agian)
4. Re-lock the bootloader with the help of Flashtool.
5. You have Stock ROM rooted and with locked bootloader.
....Worked like Charm for me on my Arc s (LT18i, .62 ROM)
Hi,
I have a question.
Can I flash lt15i(arc) roms to lt18i(arc s)?If I flash lt15i roms may I expose oneself a problem?Can It(arc roms) work on my arc s?
And,I can not found arc s rom(.42 or .62).I had to flash old verison of rom.It is 4.0.1.A.268.
I want to upgrade to new version(.42)or better version.
Can anyone help me?
Excuse me (for my englhesh(englesh) ) ok english(I know it was bad joke )
BehnanBalaban said:
Hi,
I have a question.
Can I flash lt15i(arc) roms to lt18i(arc s)?If I flash lt15i roms may I expose oneself a problem?Can It(arc roms) work on my arc s?
And,I can not found arc s rom(.42 or .62).I had to flash old verison of rom.It is 4.0.1.A.268.
I want to upgrade to new version(.42)or better version.
Can anyone help me?
Excuse me (for my englhesh(englesh) ) ok english(I know it was bad joke )
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Download Arc S LT18i (4.0.2.a.0.62 Offical ROM) : http://www.mediafire.com/?6fs6iry9spv78mb
You can install Arc Rom on ARC S by some tweaks but it makes your ARC S slow as the default CPU speed in ARC is 1 Ghz and our ARC S is 1.4 ghz by default.
Download the .ftf file from the above link and install it through Flash Tool.
@jaipurwasi80 Thank for answer and help.
I think the problem(arc s as arc(cpu)) can fix with overlock and upgrade 1,6 or 2,0 ghz,cant it?
BehnanBalaban said:
@jaipurwasi80 Thank for answer and help.
I think the problem(arc s as arc(cpu)) can fix with overlock and upgrade 1,6 or 2,0 ghz,cant it?
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Yes you can Overclock and set the CPU speed at 1.4 ghz or more......If you like my comment please press Thanks button.
jaipurwasi80 said:
Yes you can Overclock and set the CPU speed at 1.4 ghz or more......If you like my comment please press Thanks button.
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Sorry but this file hasn't been worked and did error,my phone could brick,something has gone wrong,I think you should fix something or you can damage to some devices...
BehnanBalaban said:
Sorry but this file hasn't been worked and did error,my phone could brick,something has gone wrong,I think you should fix something or you can damage to some devices...
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I have used the same file for my Arc S( LT18i) and its worked fine for me along with the Latest Flash tool. I hope you are using the .ftf file in Flashtool and your phone in flashboot mode.
OR
Go to www.wotanserver.com and download its client on your PC to Install any Offical Sony Ericsson ROM. You need to make a free account on the site and while installing you can choose to install 4.0.2.a.0.62 offical ROM.
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jaipurwasi80 said:
I have used the same file for my Arc S( LT18i) and its worked fine for me along with the Latest Flash tool. I hope you are using the .ftf file in Flashtool and your phone in flashboot mode.
OR
Go to www.wotanserver.com and download its client on your PC to Install any Offical Sony Ericsson ROM. You need to make a free account on the site and while installing you can choose to install 4.0.2.a.0.62 offical ROM.
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BehnanBalaban said:
Sorry but this file hasn't been worked and did error,my phone could brick,something has gone wrong,I think you should fix something or you can damage to some devices...
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See this video to understand how Wotanserver work : www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQIw608rZfI

4.0.2.A.0.69 Update?

Hey guys..
I just flashed my R800i with SEUS cause I "bricked" it... I thought that this is the best way, to get the latest frimware, too.
But after the successful update I recognized something strange:
The flashed FW-Version is 4.0.2.A.0.69.
.69... Strange. The latest certified version at PTCRB is .62
And the worst thing: This firmware is unrootable through psneuter or zergrush method..
Well I'm going to unlock BL again and try to root it..
this firmeware 4.0.2.A.0.69. is for Xperia Arc and Arc S , not for Xperia Play.
Go to Arc/Arc s pages in PTCRB website.
I connected my phone to SEUS, it recognied it as XPERIA PLAY R800i. And there was that update available... I created a ftf of the firmware and I'm uploading it atm...
Xperia-Play said:
this firmeware 4.0.2.A.0.69. is for Xperia Arc and Arc S , not for Xperia Play.
Go to Arc/Arc s pages in PTCRB website.
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not true, go to wotanserver and you will see it is now on their for PLAY
I'll just leave this here ... http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/02/25/4-0-2-a-0-69-firmware-update-is-for-germany-only/
is it true???
Its a minor update for germany
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Is that for the play or not I have no update by me?
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i got the 4.0.2A.0.69 Update too.
i think its for the Play. I updated with Sony Ericsson PC Companion. my phone is not rooted jet and i wait for ICS
lokke-le said:
i got the 4.0.2A.0.69 Update too.
i think its for the Play. I updated with Sony Ericsson PC Companion. my phone is not rooted jet and i wait for ICS
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From witch country you are?
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Germany ^^
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lokke-le said:
Germany ^^
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Ok thx I try it out give it there any changes?
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Is it rootable?
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Update available for Romania
I have an R800i(unlocked,it was for German marked based on the blotware installed on it) and this morning i just did an update check.
Version 4.0.2.a.69 came up.
I won't upgrade until i'm sure its rootable.
Any news on this?
My current version is a rooter 4.0.2.a.42.
Like i said, i'm from Romania.
Cheers!
Seby_The_Dragon said:
I have an R800i(unlocked,it was for German marked based on the blotware installed on it) and this morning i just did an update check.
Version 4.0.2.a.69 came up.
I won't upgrade until i'm sure its rootable.
Any news on this?
My current version is a rooter 4.0.2.a.42.
Like i said, i'm from Romania.
Cheers!
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I have updated it yesterday and I have after that no root.
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considering .62 wasn't rootable why would .69 be?
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Can any from my my german friend here confrim that the .69 Update have a new -66 Baseband, too?
I found this Baseband Info abount .69 fw in the web:
8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028D-66
I still run on .42 with -64 Baseband from the .62 Update
Want to test the -66 Baseband. Can anyone Upload a ftf File from the .69 Update for Play
Thanks!
4.0.2.a.0.69 is rootable
i have r800i with latest fw 4.0.2.a.0.69 after downloading from PC companion and i was able to root it using RootXperia.zip.
jvvj said:
i have r800i with latest fw 4.0.2.a.0.69 after downloading from PC companion and i was able to root it using RootXperia.zip.
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. Does it work?
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androidseb said:
. Does it work?
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It works on my xplay with unlocked BL. and so happy to get the root back to my play. the new fw has lots or difference from with i have before with .42 that always reboots everytime i enable the DATA. also battery tweaks is so impressvie, last 100% longer than with .42 fw.

Can't root again xperia play...

Hi,
I've rooted my xperia play using the DooMLoRD easy rooting toolkit but after have done the most recent upgrade to the phone with the sony pc companion i've tried to do root again but it fails....
Please help....
Firmware .62 and higher aren't currently rootable on a locked bootloader
jacklebott said:
Firmware .62 and higher aren't currently rootable on a locked bootloader
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It's android 2.3.4 and compilation firmware 4.0.2.A.0.69
lemyzone said:
It's android 2.3.4 and compilation firmware 4.0.2.A.0.69
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.69 is higher than .62
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paxChristos said:
.69 is higher than .62
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Yes, I know it. Just waiting untill it's possible to root....
lemyzone said:
Yes, I know it. Just waiting untill it's possible to root....
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I'm too
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Hi, no one have news....
lemyzone said:
Hi, no one have news....
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try this link, but you have to unlocked your BL to do this. i have updated my xplay from pc companion as well and have the same fw 4.0.2.a.0.69 but i was able to root my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299729&highlight=rootxperia
goodluck

[Q] Root LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?

Hi guys, i have flashed LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62 to my Arc S, it works fine but i Wanted to clear the bloatware so I need root for that.
I couldn't find any direct method (forund the one to downgrade o .42 then to root, but it's too much hassle), can it be done?
Also if easier and anyone knows which ROM i can flash with any Stock 2.3.4 without bloatware + CWM etc... i just don't like custom roms, as it
turns default works just fine for me.
So:
1. How to root stock LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62
2. Link to pre rooted 2.3.4 (LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62) stock kernel + cwm - bloatware
You can not root. 62 it is no hassle to use flashtools to flash The.42/.56 root then update ota ( only if bootloader Is locked otherwise you will brick your phone)
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Both answers easily found with Google.
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1. Found answer here without need to downgrade to .42:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698984
2. Don't need it atm
@XperienceD You answer defeats the purpose of asking...
tomicdusan said:
@XperienceD You answer defeats the purpose of asking...
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To answer People need to do what you're perfectly capable of doing yourself, and should have done in the first place.
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tomicdusan said:
1. How to root stock LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62
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Flash Doomlord kernel v22 (with corresponding Wi-Fi modules) and voila - you got root access!
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[Q] Is something possible for me?

Hello users i am new to xda and want to root my phone but after some time i have noticed that i dont really have an possible option to do this.
My phone:
SONY Xperia S / Lt26i / 6.1.A.2.55 / Android 4.0.4 ICS / Locked Bootlader / Bootloader unlock allowed: no/
At the beginning i wanted to try the method from "Bin4ry" but it doesn't work with my stock firmware and with the cf too. (i think)
Please help me!
dominik07 said:
Hello users i am new to xda and want to root my phone but after some time i have noticed that i dont really have an possible option to do this.
My phone:
SONY Xperia S / Lt26i / 6.1.A.2.55 / Android 4.0.4 ICS / Locked Bootlader / Bootloader unlock allowed: no/
At the beginning i wanted to try the method from "Bin4ry" but it doesn't work with my stock firmware and with the cf too. (i think)
Please help me!
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Flash stock firmware like. 50 or. 45 using flashtool in flashmode.This is absolutely safe.Then root & flash cwm.After then flash kernel & baseband of. 55 and flash. 55 rom in cwm.
Press Thanks
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Will it not work how they're rooting the new U firmware? Just use flashtool to flash kernel only of the older firmware. Root with binary, then use flashtool to flash kernel only of the latest firmware again?
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How i can do this?
RISHI RAJ said:
Flash stock firmware like. 50 or. 45 using flashtool in flashmode.This is absolutely safe.Then root & flash cwm.After then flash kernel & baseband of. 55 and flash. 55 rom in cwm.
Press Thanks
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and what about the warranty? and i heard that flashing down/downgrading is only possible when you have a unlocked bootlader
you can use flashtool even if youre on locked bootloader.
Flashtool is fine for warranty etc as it's only flashing official sony files
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Thank you all for the answers but what i have to do now with the flashtool(i am a noob in android rooting but i am pro in psp hacking)
@RISHI RAJ
thank u for helping me but i dont understand your post cause i am a noob
It would be nice if some1 could post me here or some where else a guide to exactly this problem or thing
Yea!
I've rooted it so thank you very much for your help!

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