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[Q] Root without OTA

I'm currently on 2.3.3, and don't want to unlock the bootloader due to warranty, so I wanted to try the Gingerbreak option, but my carrier doesn't seem to do OTA updates (currently no 2.3.4, no 2.3.3 when I got the phone), so I'd be stuck on an old firmware. If I do unlock the bootloader, how do I get root while keeping the stock ROM? I don't want to lose the native emulator.
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You dont loose the stock rom unlocking the bootloader. Just all your data. Furthermore the native emulator has nothing to do with the rom you use, each classic PS game comes with it's own emulator built into the .apk file.
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So I could use the FreeXperia ROM and PSXperia will still work?
Also, how do I backup my current stock ROM? Root, and backup with that recovery mode app off the market?
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Kaikz said:
So I could use the FreeXperia ROM and PSXperia will still work?
Also, how do I backup my current stock ROM? Root, and backup with that recovery mode app off the market?
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Yes as far as i know, as long as you install some prerequisite apps like preinstalledservices.apk. You can play the classic PS games on cyanogenmod You cannot use nandroid backup (from recovery) without unlocking your bootloader. There are some backup apps on the market but they all require root too. That recovery mode app you talk about, you mean rom manager? well atm rom manager is not compatinle with any of the 2011 xperia devices

Oh, so we have to install and backup ROMs through ADB? Does the ClockworkMod recovery work?
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Kaikz said:
Oh, so we have to install and backup ROMs through ADB? Does the ClockworkMod recovery work?
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Clockworkmod recovey works, doomlords kernel comes with it embedded.
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Ok, so I was on 2.3.3, unlocked bootloader, everything was fine, then I flashed the play_modded.img using Fastboot as said in the "Root your Play" thread, it worked, but I booted the phone up to find that it's 2.3.2, old as hell, the UK version, won't recognise my New Zealand SIM, and everything is force closing. I reset to factory settings, still no SIM but most force closing was fixed. I noticed the MTP thing force closes though.
I'm now downloading the 2.3.3 UK ROM, but I want my original Vodafone 2.3.3 NZ/AUS ROM, then install Doomlords kernel for autoroot. SE PC Companion isn't showing an update option to restore to said ROM. ):
Edit: Installed the 2.3.3 UK ROM and Doomkernel and everything works fine! Thanks, AndroHero.

[Q] Stuck at Sony Ericsson splash screen?

I rooted my play, got the CWM installer, did a backup, did a factory reset, then flashed JJ's Hybrid ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573547).
Then I rebooted, but it won't boot. It's just stuck at the "Sony Ericsson" splash screen. I've tried going into recovery, won't work. Also taken the battery out and tried again, but that didn't work either.
I read in another thread that you can't flash with less than 50% charge? Mine may have been at around 48% at the time...
Does anyone know where I went wrong, and more importantly how to get my phone working again?

Is your bootloader unlocked? Because the rom only works with unlocked bootloader
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I did not unlock the bootloader...
Know how to fix this?

I think, you have to flash a stock ftf with flashtool
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I'm downloading both now, thanks for your help
I think I'll be ok from here, but stick around if I need any more help!

Feel free to ask
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Hmmm... I tried to flash it but it said I needed to install the drivers. I installed the drivers, but it still says "ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device"
Any idea?

I think I have the same problem. My device is not recognized at all, how am I supposed to use flashtool?

Do you have pc companion and update service installed too? I had the same error with earlier flashtools and installing those two programs seemed to make it work nicely
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You could try the Sony Ericsson update service tool: http://sony-ericsson-update-service.en.uptodown.com/
Sorry for the lame link, couldn't find an "official" one, but can confirm the above works. I flashed mine yesterday back to stock with it.

Xcited android user said:
I think, you have to flash a stock ftf with flashtool
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I have the same problem but i can't flash it because my phone turns off and on all day

Xcited android user said:
I think, you have to flash a stock ftf with flashtool
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I have the same problem but my phone turns off and on all day

Root Sort of Fails

Hi,
So for the past 2 month, I've been trying to root my r800at, but it installs superusers but it doesn't function. I can't remove the semi root, but I need to get a root. I've tried the superuser fixer, but it says everything is normal. The Root Checker app says no root and so does ROM Manager, which in this case is a dire app.
PLS HELP!

Pls don't keep creating new thread. U already got a few. So just wait or google ur answer. U're gonna piss off the mod if u keep this up. Meh...
Regards,
Sdojoin

Stating which fw you are running would be helpful.
But seriously, search.
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gopin said:
Stating which fw you are running would be helpful.
But seriously, search.
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I have searched for a month. I'm on 2.3.3

Upgrade to 2.3.4. Think thats ur problem.
Regards,
Sdojoin

sdojoin said:
Upgrade to 2.3.4. Think thats ur problem.
Regards,
Sdojoin
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It doesn't let me. Every time I check for updates it says none

Flash a 2.3.4 ftf through flash tools

Yeah att is stuck on 2.3.3. Fw 285 which is not rootable.
U need flashtool and 2.3.4. Fw preferably 42 or 58.
62 and 69 are not rootable yet (except of course for unlocked bootloaders that can flash a custom kernel.)
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gopin said:
Yeah att is stuck on 2.3.3. Fw 285 which is not rootable.
U need flashtool and 2.3.4. Fw preferably 42 or 58.
62 and 69 are not rootable yet (except of course for unlocked bootloaders that can flash a custom kernel.)
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I tried to do flash tool to a 2.3.4 but it doesn't do it cuz:
10/005/2012 16:31:04 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
10/005/2012 16:31:04 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
What should I do?

awesomehacker said:
I tried to do flash tool to a 2.3.4 but it doesn't do it cuz:
10/005/2012 16:31:04 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN header verification failed"
10/005/2012 16:31:04 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
What should I do?
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Do you have the xperia play drivers installed for flashtool to recognize your play? I think your installing the wrong ftf file. There are multiple ftf files for r800x, r800at, r800i, r800a and yes they are all different but not interchangable. You have to find the right one.

chery2k said:
Do you have the xperia play drivers installed for flashtool to recognize your play? I think your installing the wrong ftf file. There are multiple ftf files for r800x, r800at, r800i, r800a and yes they are all different but not interchangable. You have to find the right one.
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I have xplay drivers, but I couldn't find a r800at ftf but I found a r800a. Anyone has one?

awesomehacker said:
I have xplay drivers, but I couldn't find a r800at ftf but I found a r800a. Anyone has one?
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There is no 2.3.4 R800at ftf. R800a and r800i will work for u. Not r800x.
Captain67 has a thread in development with a bunch of ftf. Just search for it.
EDIT: remember to update flashtool.
Latest version is 9.8 I think?
If all else fails, consider visiting wotan server. They'll flash your phone for like €2.
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[Q] Remove CWM Xperia M (Unlocked Bootloader)

Hey Guys.Im new and i wanted to ask how to remove CWM on xperia m c1905 (rooted,bootloader unlocked) cuz i decided to back to original stock rom.anyone can help me?

Guide to relock bootloader kernel wise suggest reflashing stock firmware
Maybe reflash first then lock bootloader not sure on which way it should be done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497985
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based on the thread that u give is said stock kernel so i assume that i need to reflash stock firmware and then relocking bootloader (correct me if im wrong).one more thing,does reflashing stock firmware remove root access and also reflashing remove cwm?

acapdin said:
based on the thread that u give is said stock kernel so i assume that i need to reflash stock firmware and then relocking bootloader (correct me if im wrong).one more thing,does reflashing stock firmware remove root access and also reflashing remove cwm?
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First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..

ckrishnakanthc said:
First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..
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tq for the info oh i 4 got.will the root and cwm also gone after flash?

Yes it will as recovery is only on that elixer kernel and root is on firmware
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ckrishnakanthc said:
First flash stock Kernel, and then Relock, If you relock/upgrade your FW, before reverting to stock kernel, your phone might soft-brick..
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dunc4n88 said:
Yes it will as recovery is only on that elixer kernel and root is on firmware
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thanks.thank u for explainin it.

Update
so guys i try the method
1.Reflash using stock firmware
2.relock using backup-TA
Result = 100% working fine.
so if u guys got a problem that similar to mine well u got the answer rite here. ^_^

Glad it worked fine
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[Q] [QUESTION] Strangest thing happened on my Xperia S LT26i

So i used the method from DooMLord to root my LT26i.
In that method i had to flash my .96 kernel back to .211 root it and then flash it back to .96
But when i tried to flash it to .211 I rebooted my Xperia S i checked the build and it was still .96. The strange thing is that it told me about a new update. The .96 one, but I already have it so it mindf's me. It says that I can only install it through the PC. So i tried and it says that the Sony servers are down ATM. Does anybody know what's happening?
EDIT: The servers aren't down I can install the update but i still don't get the reason why it's telling me that there's an update for a build that I already have.

Minecraftian said:
So i used the method from DooMLord to root my LT26i.
In that method i had to flash my .96 kernel back to .211 root it and then flash it back to .96
But when i tried to flash it to .211 I rebooted my Xperia S i checked the build and it was still .96. The strange thing is that it told me about a new update. The .96 one, but I already have it so it mindf's me. It says that I can only install it through the PC. So i tried and it says that the Sony servers are down ATM. Does anybody know what's happening?
EDIT: The servers aren't down I can install the update but i still don't get the reason why it's telling me that there's an update for a build that I already have.
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its a odd bug
i have a update for my 96 build to 96
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Envious_Data said:
its a odd bug
i have a update for my 96 build to 96
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Well, i still don't know how to flash it into .211. Whenever i try to do it with the flashtool it stays on .96 any suggestions on what I should do?

Minecraftian said:
Well, i still don't know how to flash it into .211. Whenever i try to do it with the flashtool it stays on .96 any suggestions on what I should do?
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oh right
check if your drivers are installed
also check if you have a correct ftf installed
maybe updating flashtool may help
i had this issue with a older version of flashtool
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Envious_Data said:
oh right
check if your drivers are installed
also check if you have a correct ftf installed
maybe updating flashtool may help
i had this issue with a older version of flashtool
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Yes, i followed a tutorial on how to install my flashtool drivers, because it wasn't installing. Now that i installed them it still doesn't work. I have the correct ftf. I downloaded it from his post. And i have the latest flashtool(0.9.13.0). Any suggestions?

Minecraftian said:
Yes, i followed a tutorial on how to install my flashtool drivers, because it wasn't installing. Now that i installed them it still doesn't work. I have the correct ftf. I downloaded it from his post. And i have the latest flashtool(0.9.13.0). Any suggestions?
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to root right
it only flashes the 211 or 200 kernel provided
it wont change your build number
your kernel version will change (if sony changed it between 200/211/96)
soz i misread initialy
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