Well I tried to use Bin4ry thread and his script to root my device but no luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
since it's asking u ..on the very first step to open Sony's app - backup and restore -which is unlike found there when u install clean custom rom.
So - I'm not saying his way isn't good -it's just furstrating that i coudlnt find this app anyway on web so went back to original room rooted -
also with other thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992 - Thanks to Sharaz22
and extrackted the file for you all -to have better ,faster and easier way to root with Bin4ry post.
thanks to him and all others that helps up on this great website-
i wanted to add this file as a comment on his thread -but the website think i'm dumb enough to even commnet.
so I hope - Bin4ry if u see it -plz add it to your thread.
So there it is for u.. ( u can send it to your mobile by using bluetooth\gmail\usb cable-gmail would be to easiest way for noobies i think to find it and install it through there..)
I'll soon to be posting here noobies guide for easy rooting your Xperia S in 30min - if u would want that.
i'm gratefull to xda developers i think it's about time that i'll share from all i've learned during all this years.
no luck here unfortunately.
Here's the message I get whenever I click to run the app on my Tipo Dual:
Unfortunately, Backup & restore has stopped.
I'm sure others have had better luck rooting their phones.
hey any chance that if i install this app in a Galaxy S III it works???
Shucks Im stuck as well!, anyone had any luck?
try this file in sony because the file you uploaded is not work with me
lqtdc said:
hey any chance that if i install this app in a Galaxy S III it works???
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Doesn't the S3 already have a non Sony backup and restore app?
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s.davis said:
Unfortunately, Backup & restore has stopped.
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Same on my LT15i - seems there's something missing. Both versions of the APK give the same result, it just doesn't work.
i had no issues
i had no issues on using this app after running the programme i had a back up and restore file in my xps that was not their before told me to run the root file did it all works perfect i used the normal mode in the run me file from bin4ry... option 1 i think..... even for a locked bootloader it worked as after doing my own xps that has unlocked bootloader i did same steps on my gfs xps and she has a locked/b/l worked first time no worries
on the Xperia S I had no issues as well - but the S has backup&restore on board. The Xperia arc doesn't have a backup&restore app in the ICS upgrade - and apparently there's a reason why (copying the respective apk from the LT26 doesn't work either)
I have Xperia U st25i running GB I've tried this method and it didn't work
abo_mariam said:
I have Xperia U st25i running GB I've tried this method and it didn't work
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It is for ICS and JB only.
I've tried both the apk's from this thread on my Sony Tablet S running ICS and both give the " Unfortunately Backup and Restore has stopped working" message. Any help much appreciated.
Install the latest FlashTool from here ( 0.9.5.0 ) http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/TOOLS/Flashtool
In flashtool go to Tools -> Root -> Force Emulator
Then install SuperSU and busybox again if you dont have them
@conalt- Thanks for your help. I'm trying to install backup and install so that I can root the tablet. Does your advice assume its already rooted. Apologies if dumb question!
working for me perfectly, i have rooted my xperia u (ics french firmware) without unlocking the bootloader by ur method. Thanx a lot.:good:
none of the .apk worked for me. Like most of the people, I'm getting force close
s.davis said:
no luck here unfortunately.
Here's the message I get whenever I click to run the app on my Tipo Dual:
Unfortunately, Backup & restore has stopped.
I'm sure others have had better luck rooting their phones.
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I get exactly the same message "Unfortunately, Backup & restore has stopped" as your when try to run the apps on my Xperia J.
Sent from my ST26i using xda app-developers app
In gingerbread it doesn't works my xperia s couldn't be backuped while gb was still activa after updating to ICS it started working corectly for me.
Backup & Restore had 2 files - you guys only installed one, that's why it doesn't work in my opinion - Here is the link for Backup & Restore
tippo88 said:
@conalt- Thanks for your help. I'm trying to install backup and install so that I can root the tablet. Does your advice assume its already rooted. Apologies if dumb question!
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you can also root with the flashtool. 9.8
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i have tried to root my phone but don't want
FW you are on ?
From my sexy LT15i
You need to enable USB Debuggin
y have enabled,my firmwire is 4.0.2.A.0.62
You cant root .62 yet
Flash .42 ftf IMG and then root or flash a pre-rooted .62
Sent from my Xperia Arc
Hello, I've got same problem. How can I flash my phone to have this proper soft? Is there any tutorial? Also will I lose all my settings, files, etc?
Dark Dancerr said:
Hello, I've got same problem. How can I flash my phone to have this proper soft? Is there any tutorial? Also will I lose all my settings, files, etc?
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You cant root .62
If youre on .42, rooting is easy ans you dont loose anyting. But flashing prerooted you will loose everything
From my sexy LT15i
Yeah, I know I can't root my phone now. That's why I'm asking how to change my soft to .42 and if I lose everything then.
same question i have
Dark Dancerr said:
Yeah, I know I can't root my phone now. That's why I'm asking how to change my soft to .42 and if I lose everything then.
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dogarustfn said:
same question i have
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You can downgrade with wotanserver (its free), and yes you loose everything, but you xan make some backups with pc companion
From my sexy LT15i
And the last questions. How to make backups? Will all installed apps be deleted?
Dark Dancerr said:
And the last questions. How to make backups? Will all installed apps be deleted?
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Connect your phone to pc companion and look at the thumbnail pics. One of them is backup. Never used it, but it makes backup of you contacts, messages, emails. But apps, you have to look your self, because idk
All custom apps will be deleted if you cant backup :-(
From my sexy LT15i
backups don't matter,justdowngrade the phone to 42,it's not free the wotanserver .
dogarustfn said:
backups don't matter,justdowngrade the phone to 42,it's not free the wotanserver .
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Yes it is for xperia arc
From my sexy LT15i
don't work,i press the button for 5 minutes and nothing happens,only blue light appears
It work:d,i press the wrong button now i'l flashing tool.42
downgrade ready,rooted ready
dogarustfn said:
downgrade ready,rooted ready
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is it rooted now? can you tell me what are your plans after rooting?
asderth8000 said:
is it rooted now? can you tell me what are your plans after rooting?
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i have removed some application from my telephone
here is a safe list to remove : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326120
I'm failing to root my Arc S LT18i....
I did downgrade to 42 (tried few version described in Doom's post) but when I run runme.bat it repeating if lots of lines that it is read-only or directory can't be found. USB debugging is enabled and Unknown sources to. All win drivers installed (SE sa0102 ADB Interface Driver instaled in Control Panel). Arc S is debranded, bootlocked and not rooted.
Any suggestions? I'm proly missing something here...
Win7 x64 (tried on x86 to)
UPDATE: im instaling all stuff on VMware with WinXP so will all let you know what happens there
UPDATE2: same problem in WinXP to: No such file or directory; cannot open for write: Read-only file system...
hey everyone i am have a hard time trying to root my xperia ion i just flashed ics at version i followed the steps to the new method of rooting the phone i check my drivers sdk and campanion i start the run me thing for the cmd and its to go well i choose #2 and then #1 and everything begins but the it says "failed for /data/data/com.android.settings/a/*, no such file or directory please look at your device and click restore my data" but nothing shows up in my phone and it stays blink and no root or anything what should i do.
cristiano_7 said:
hey everyone i am have a hard time trying to root my xperia ion i just flashed ics at version i followed the steps to the new method of rooting the phone i check my drivers sdk and campanion i start the run me thing for the cmd and its to go well i choose #2 and then #1 and everything begins but the it says "failed for /data/data/com.android.settings/a/*, no such file or directory please look at your device and click restore my data" but nothing shows up in my phone and it stays blink and no root or anything what should i do.
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you need to download and install the backup and restore app from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31761751
darknicro said:
you need to download and install the backup and restore app from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31761751
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Just download the back and restore and installed it but came with two apk's and only put in back up and restore tried the process of root again same thing appeared as before what should i do?
p.s the apk that came with the zip was called backup-wizard.apk should i try to install this as well ?
cristiano_7 said:
Just download the back and restore and installed it but came with two apk's and only put in back up and restore tried the process of root again same thing appeared as before what should i do?
p.s the apk that came with the zip was called backup-wizard.apk should i try to install this as well ?
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Install both apps in that zip file then do the rooting procedure.
Spectre51 said:
Install both apps in that zip file then do the rooting procedure.
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same thing my friend it isnt working dont know what else to do ?
cristiano_7 said:
same thing my friend it isnt working dont know what else to do ?
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Have your phone on with USB debugging and unknown sources enabled. Plug in the USB and open the rooting .bat file. Choose option 2 then hit enter. Open backup & restore and restore the rootme backup. Don't touch it from there (unless a box pops up on the phone which you can hit okay) phone will reboot and it should do its thing. The .bat file screen will tell you everything so read what it says. Shouldn't be any hitting of any other option except 2 for the Sony phones.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
Failed
i have a same problem.... and i cant install backup and restore
Just tryed it and failed once again i did exactly as said and i did restore but nothing occured and dont know what else to do. ); can someone make a video or some kind of pic showing step by step plz.
Sent from my LT28at using xda app-developers app
cristiano_7 said:
Just tryed it and failed once again i did exactly as said and i did restore but nothing occured and dont know what else to do. ); can someone make a video or some kind of pic showing step by step plz.
Sent from my LT28at using xda app-developers app
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Pretty ridiculous for ATT to leave that app out to begin with.
This method has worked for me on all the ics fws, so I don't know. Maybe it was a bad flash, try wiping and flashing ics again.
Uhhhh noo to much work am trying to root with the new method
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cristiano_7 said:
Uhhhh noo to much work am trying to root with the new method
Sent from my LT28at using xda app-developers app
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Not really too much work but... Ok.
Alright well tell me the steps dnt have nothing to do might as well continue this
Sent from my LT28at using xda app-developers app
cristiano_7 said:
Alright well tell me the steps dnt have nothing to do might as well continue this
Sent from my LT28at using xda app-developers app
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There are threads detailing how to use flashtool and how to flash the ion. You should read them thoroughly. It is pretty simple.
Hmmp..... Any one have screenshot? Of how to do this.
Sent from my LT28i using xda app-developers app
I did try the method mentioned using BIN4ARY.. but I kept getting errors.
I did have ALL the settings on the phone how I was told to. Still no root.
I tried ALL the current releases of his script.. no root.
I installed the backup and restore app that was mentioned.. no root.
I even did the factory update to ICS and then tried the root methods.. no root.
****
Anyone have ANY luck rooting their AT&T Xperia Ion LT28at..?
Is there a program that can be installed on the phone (like Z4root or SuperOneClick) . I know those don't work lol.
Please.. I need root..
This works. It's how I got ics on my att ion
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168
Just use whatever ics ftf file you want.
~Jaramie
From my XPERIA ION LT28at, rooted, customised & eating an Ice Cream Sandwich
ToledoJab said:
This works. It's how I got ics on my att ion
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168
Just use whatever ics ftf file you want.
~Jaramie
From my XPERIA ION LT28at, rooted, customised & eating an Ice Cream Sandwich
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I tried that. How can I downgrade back to gingerbread?
I did the ota 6.1 ics update. Then tried rooting.
Btw.. this phone has locked boot loader.
Get flashtool.
Turn USB debugging on in your phone menu.
Turn OFF MTP just change it to MTC or whatever the second option is, in your phone menu.
Plug your phone into your pc.
Open flashtool.
Look for the lock icon at the top left of flashtool, it is a big pad lock.
Click it- flashtools message box now tells you to open the backup restore app.
Go to your apps and open backup and restore.
Click restore.
Flashtool will tell you it worked and it is rebooting.
The phone will say failed plug in external memory. THIS IS SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN DONT TOUCH ANYTHING DONT UNPLUG ANYTHING DO NOTHING.
Phone reboots once.
Flashtool finds your phone and reboots the phone again.
Once your phone is loaded go to your apps and find supersu.
Congrats you can read and follow simple procedures!
Do I need to make a new topic with a guide for this? A few people are having issues with it not sure why it's not too hard lol
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium
xNCODEx said:
I tried that. How can I downgrade back to gingerbread?
I did the ota 6.1 ics update. Then tried rooting.
Btw.. this phone has locked boot loader.
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Use flashtool with your stock GB ftf file
~Jaramie
From my XPERIA ION LT28at, rooted, customised & eating an Ice Cream Sandwich
ToledoJab said:
Use flashtool with your stock GB ftf file
~Jaramie
From my XPERIA ION LT28at, rooted, customised & eating an Ice Cream Sandwich
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You dont need gb to root ics flashtool will just do it with stock ics like I said above just follow the steps
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium
Ok. Got it done. Thanks.
Now..
Is there a way to kill apps by long pressing the back button?
Wow that was easy I had a Lil trouble at first then realized I just had to update flashtool
Sent from my LT28at Rooted using xda app-developers app
MTP mode was required for my LT28at
Had to have my LT28at in MTP mode for Flashtool to give the option for rooting it. Just a heads up if someone else runs into trouble following the simple instructions.
please help
thanitos said:
Get flashtool.
Turn USB debugging on in your phone menu.
Turn OFF MTP just change it to MTC or whatever the second option is, in your phone menu.
Plug your phone into your pc.
Open flashtool.
Look for the lock icon at the top left of flashtool, it is a big pad lock.
Click it- flashtools message box now tells you to open the backup restore app.
Go to your apps and open backup and restore.
Click restore.
Flashtool will tell you it worked and it is rebooting.
The phone will say failed plug in external memory. THIS IS SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN DONT TOUCH ANYTHING DONT UNPLUG ANYTHING DO NOTHING.
Phone reboots once.
Flashtool finds your phone and reboots the phone again.
Once your phone is loaded go to your apps and find supersu.
Congrats you can read and follow simple procedures!
Do I need to make a new topic with a guide for this? A few people are having issues with it not sure why it's not too hard lol
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium
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Ok , I followed all the steps carefully and it didn't work , I tried the MTP mode and the MTC mode .
here is the last four lines in the log:
06/056/2012 23:56:29 - INFO - Now open your device and restore "RootMe" backup. Waiting ...
06/056/2012 23:56:29 - INFO - You have 60 seconds to follow the restore advice
06/056/2012 23:56:29 - INFO - Running adbrestoreexploit
06/057/2012 23:57:31 - INFO - Root hack did not work. Cleaning hack files
and where can I find the Backup and restore apps , I don't have this app on my phone
FYI : my phone is running ics , please help
I'm only rooting to install titanium backup , so I can backup my apps
raniat123 said:
and where can I find the Backup and restore apps , I don't have this app on my phone
FYI : my phone is running ics , please help
I'm only rooting to install titanium backup , so I can backup my apps
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If your running ATT ics then the back up apps were not included.
Read through the main routing thread on how to get them.
raniat123 said:
Ok , I followed all the steps carefully and it didn't work , I tried the MTP mode and the MTC mode .
here is the last four lines in the log:
06/056/2012 23:56:29 - INFO - Now open your device and restore "RootMe" backup. Waiting ...
06/056/2012 23:56:29 - INFO - You have 60 seconds to follow the restore advice
06/056/2012 23:56:29 - INFO - Running adbrestoreexploit
06/057/2012 23:57:31 - INFO - Root hack did not work. Cleaning hack files
and where can I find the Backup and restore apps , I don't have this app on my phone
FYI : my phone is running ics , please help
I'm only rooting to install titanium backup , so I can backup my apps
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Look in the stickied threads in the general section about rooting.
Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
jeriku said:
If your running ATT ics then the back up apps were not included.
Read through the main routing thread on how to get them.
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Many thanks I just rooted my phone
root me
I have the same problem with this part... i have a application backup and restore ... where i can find the ROOT ME on my phone??
06/056/2012 23:56:29 - INFO - Now open your device and restore "RootMe" backup. Waiting ...
06/056/2012 23:56:29 - INFO - You have 60 seconds to follow the restore advice
06/056/2012 23:56:29 - INFO - Running adbrestoreexploit
06/057/2012 23:57:31 - INFO - Root hack did not work. Cleaning hack files
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Open backup restore and just hit restore the root me is the backup made in the process
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium
hello i put cyanogenmod10 in my xperia play R800at from at&t, the cellphone its unlock, but when i put a sim card from telcel, y dont have signal i don know how to do the firmware update or fix the problem, please help with my xperia play please.... thanks for your time
kira99 said:
hello i put cyanogenmod10 in my xperia play R800at from at&t, the cellphone its unlock, but when i put a sim card from telcel, y dont have signal i don know how to do the firmware update or fix the problem, please help with my xperia play please.... thanks for your time
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did you make a back up of your original image?
fritzbored said:
did you make a back up of your original image?
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no i dont =(
well cyanogenmod10 its a piece of s"!%t in xperia play =( dont have app for camera the apn wont work i cant personalize my ringtones and it havent a good stable phone app and my sim contacts cant be copied in the cellphone =( can someone tell how back to 2.3.3 ??or i think 2.3.4 its better
kira99 said:
well cyanogenmod10 its a piece of s"!%t in xperia play =( dont have app for camera the apn wont work i cant personalize my ringtones and it havent a good stable phone app and my sim contacts cant be copied in the cellphone =( can someone tell how back to 2.3.3 ??or i think 2.3.4 its better
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heres what you do follow this step by step:
go to this thread and read everything about flashtool, once you understood download it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
the go to fma's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184897
everything you need is in there even the ftf.
then go to this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1093
find a kernel that suites you,
then choose whatever rom you like.
just hit thanks if ever i helped you in any way
fritzbored said:
heres what you do follow this step by step:
go to this thread and read everything about flashtool, once you understood download it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
the go to fma's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184897
everything you need is in there even the ftf.
then go to this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1093
find a kernel that suites you,
then choose whatever rom you like.
just hit thanks if ever i helped you in any way
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thanks for answer,well i install cyanogenmod 9.1 and now my problem its, my xperia dont stop shaking the screen and everything in the OS =( do you know why?thanks
kira99 said:
thanks for answer,well i install cyanogenmod 9.1 and now my problem its, my xperia dont stop shaking the screen and everything in the OS =( do you know why?thanks
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must be a problem with the markers in your phone. you previously installed cm10 and now you reverted to a lower version did you do a fresh install?
wipe cache?factory reset? wipe dalvik cache? you must do a clean install to avoid these kind of things
fritzbored said:
must be a problem with the markers in your phone. you previously installed cm10 and now you reverted to a lower version did you do a fresh install?
wipe cache?factory reset? wipe dalvik cache? you must do a clean install to avoid these kind of things
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you are right first was cyanogenmod10 and now 9.1 but with rom manager =/ i didnt a fresh install, how can i do a fresh install?? thanks for your time
kira99 said:
you are right first was cyanogenmod10 and now 9.1 but with rom manager =/ i didnt a fresh install, how can i do a fresh install?? thanks for your time
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i best suggest you follow the steps i have posted..its a long read but once you get to understand about the flashtool and cwm i guarantee you you will have fun with customizing your phone.. no problem glad to help :good:
fritzbored said:
i best suggest you follow the steps i have posted..its a long read but once you get to understand about the flashtool and cwm i guarantee you you will have fun with customizing your phone.. no problem glad to help :good:
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last question, if i install the official firmware of at&t to my xperia play R800at unlocked. what will happen??lock again??? or what??
kira99 said:
last question, if i install the official firmware of at&t to my xperia play R800at unlocked. what will happen??lock again??? or what??
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you will loose root and super user control
fritzbored said:
you will loose root and super user control
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well but can i do by mysef again?actually the only thing i care is if it will continue unlocked sim
Hello,
I'm trying to figure out this but after so many searches on internet and XDA forum still not sure:
I want to root my Xperia M but wont touch the bootloader, ideally.
This rooting method dont change the bootloader?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529561&page=5
My plan is rooting, than backup TA partition (untouched). So that's why Im asking about the method described in the link.
Considering that this rooting method will not touch bootloader, after rooting, all changes will be performed/changed on the ROM? If yes I can just backup ROM and tag it as "rooted ROM", use it to restore to my phone when wanted?
I'm really confused about HW/FS topology. What are the parts? Hardware->bootloader->ROM ? Where resides the Kernel? Own ROM contains the Kernel?
I want to backup stock ROM before going to root. I know a method is using SUS to repair phone, extract downloaded files and compile the .tft. I'm afraid because in the past (on xperia mini pro), I did "repair phone" on SUS but it upgraded ROM to a recent version instead! It's probably I did something wrong? I wont upgrade latest but just backup actual ROM. There's any other method to extract ROM without using SUS and before rooting? (i.e. using CWM)
I know this is a lot of questions. Any help on any question, even individually is greatly appreciated.
Salute!
You can root without touching the bootloader with a small app named "Framaroot".Just give it try and select GANDALF Exploiter while rooting it.Google it for framaroot link
Hi XDASenior,
Thanks for direction. I tried framaroot already and it didnt worked. From informations on XDA topic about Xperia M x Framaroot, I think it doesnt work for Xperia M dual (C2004)
XDASenior said:
You can root without touching the bootloader with a small app named "Framaroot".Just give it try and select GANDALF Exploiter while rooting it.Google it for framaroot link
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DanDare_77 said:
Hi XDASenior,
Thanks for direction. I tried framaroot already and it didnt worked. From informations on XDA topic about Xperia M x Framaroot, I think it doesnt work for Xperia M dual (C2004)
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Then you have to connect your device to your pc and you can root it using flashtool
XDASenior said:
Then you have to connect your device to your pc and you can root it using flashtool
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u cant root XMD phone using flashtool
DanDare_77 said:
Hi XDASenior,
Thanks for direction. I tried framaroot already and it didnt worked. From informations on XDA topic about Xperia M x Framaroot, I think it doesnt work for Xperia M dual (C2004)
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i think u should really learn how to search on xda...because i m the one who created the guide of XMD root in 4.2.2 in general section[there is a search bar on left use it]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523597
ansebovi said:
u cant root XMD phone using flashtool
i think u should really learn how to search on xda...because i m the one who created the guide of XMD root in 4.2.2 in general section[there is a search bar on left use it]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523597
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bro this method works on 4.2.2
but now all are updated to 4.3 here we have to unlock the bootloader or swap system from ftf file to getting root access.
stalin.sk2 said:
bro this method works on 4.2.2
but now all are updated to 4.3 here we have to unlock the bootloader or swap system from ftf file to getting root access.
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i think he is in 4.2.2
Hello ansebovi,
Yeah I'm on 4.2.2.
I was reading a lot of XDA threads last days. Also your topics are very useful, thanks for them. My question wasn't about "how to root my phone", my questions were about specific details I (still) didn't find on forums. Of course it may be I didn't search enough yet for those specific questions.
I don't care about having always the latest firmware and since I decided the root method for 4.2.2 (explained here at XDA), looks secure enough, I will just stick to 4.2.2 until I decide to upgrade in some future.
So, to root my Xperia M Dual (C2004) I followed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529561
To have bootloader unlocked I followed a thread posted by you, thanks for that.
Finally I installed CWM for my firmware version using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494793
It was hard to find how to boot into CWM but its simple as pressing volume up and power up buttons together when the purple light appears.
Now I have this issue: Telling CWM to make a backup, it does it copying files to internal storage and no to the SD card! So I ended for now with this last barrier to finally reach a production state and start customizing my phone. Any clue in this regard is welcome. I read somewhere that Xperia M have different (non usual), designations for storage points. Like calling SD as internal storage and stuff, but Im not sure if I uderstaood that well.
Anyway, thanks guys for the help and tips.
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I want to backup stock ROM before going to root. I know a method is using SUS to repair phone, extract downloaded files and compile the .tft. I'm afraid because in the past (on xperia mini pro), I did "repair phone" on SUS but it upgraded ROM to a recent version instead! It's probably I did something wrong? I wont upgrade latest but just backup actual ROM. There's any other method to extract ROM without using SUS and before rooting? (i.e. using CWM)
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Just some updates:
Accordingly SUS terms of service you are able to recover your phone using SUS just if there's not any available firmware update. If there's some updated firmware, SUS will always flash your phone to that last firmware (even using option "fix my phone"). It makes sense by Sony point of view: They can save money on support if most of the people are updated and using a same firmware at a give time/period. So the method using SUS to backup your firmware is only effective if there's not any update available.
CWM x Xperia M works just great. Was me doing stupid things and selecting wrong mount point to perform the backup. Not sure if it's always the same but at least in here CWM calls internal storage as "/sdcard" and SD card as "/sdcard1". I read /sdcard and thought it were the right location... but it's not.
Dan