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Hi,
i made a small script which is able to root ICS/JB phones. It uses a remount timing issue in Androids "adb restore" service.
So normally it should work on nearly all ICS/JB devices, for some it won't but the idea may work in a slightly modded version
There is a case for Xperia T and Xperia S,P etc. phones, this phones run ICS but don't have android's native restore with adb, Sony has added a own custom "Backup&Restore" app, the script handles this cases too, just choose the correct option!
Download:
Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36: Download
New Z2 Root method by CubeandCube (thanks man!) See original: https://twitter.com/cubeundcube/status/490153209164349441
New 2014 root method, Z1s, Z2 Tablet etc. thanks to jcase for the exploit (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53407127&postcount=1004)and xsacha the z2tablet implementation (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2781109). donate to them please !
For Z2 Tablet be sure to be on a firmware < .402, else it will not work!
Ubuntu users please edit the runme.sh to use the system inbuilt adb command.
I removed the PWN binary from jcase method on request, to get the newest working binary please download it here: Click and then copy it to "z2root" folder of my tool!
v33:
New Root for some newer Xperias by cubeundcube
supported devices (thanks RyokoN for collecting this infos):
bug 9950697
・Xperia Z C6603/C6602 10.3.1.A.2.67 / 10.3.1.A.2.74 / 10.3.1.A.0.244
・Xperia ZL C6502
・Xperia Tablet Z SGP311JP / SGP312 10.3.1.C.0.136
・Xperia V LT25i 9.1.A.1.140
・Xperia AX SO-01E 9.1.C.1.103
・Xperia Z SO-02E 10.3.1.B.0.256
・Xperia Tablet Z SO-03E 10.1.E.0.305
・Xpeira A/MIKU SO-04E 10.3.1.B.0.224 / 10.3.1.B.0.256
・Xpeira UL SOL22 10.2.F.3.81
・Xperia GX SO-04D 9.1.C.1.103
CVE-2013-6282
・Above devices/firmwares
・Xperia Z1 C6903 14.1.G.1.534
・Xperia Z Ultra 14.1.B.1.532
・Xperia UL SOL22 10.3.1.D.0.220
・Xperia SX SO-05D 9.1.C.1.103
・Xperia VL SOL21 9.1.D.0.401
・Xperia miro ST23i 11.0.A.5.5
・Xperia J ST26i 11.2.A.0.33
・Xperia L C2105 15.3.A.0.26
・Xperia E C1505 11.3.A.2.23
NOTE: If you have problems downloading, please use: http://unrestrict.li/
Mirror 1 Uploaded.to : http://ul.to/a1ycrsqj
For Xperia S 2.55 Firmware look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39498268
DO NOT MIRROR IT! If you cannot download kindly ask other users to send you a private message with a link, dont post public Mirrors!
Also if you have download problems try rapid8 or unrestricted.li !
Have fun with it and if you like you can donate to me
How-To:
1.) Download attached file.
2.) Extract it using 7zip
3.) Double click the RunMe.bat and follow instructions!
Xperia phones with "older" firmware = Normal mode
Sony Tablet and similar = Special mode
Xperia phones with JB Firmare = Mode 3 (Goroh_kun mode)
Video Tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33470626#post33470626
Updates:
Updated to v2 windows&linux! (thanks kamistral for the Unix port )
Updated to v3 (no unix script included yet, sorry no time!) - Included Sony Tablet S mode thanks WonderEkin for helping me out there!
Updated to v4 - On many requests i added a unroot option
Updated to v5 - Other renamed to Normal, Xperia T integrated to Normal-Mode, adjusted wait-for-device time to atleast 10 seconds etc...
Updated to v6 - Made it even more simple Checks itself for Xperia S, P etc etc and switches modes automatically. So only 3 modes left: Normal, Tablet S and unroot.
Updated to v7 - Fixed some scripting errors & added some more output!
Updated to v8 - Fixed very very stupid scripting error!
Updated to v9 - Fixed another bug (thanks maxrfon) & Added automatic stat for Backup&Restore on special Sony devices like LT26,LT22 ...
Updated to v10 - Just updated Superuser app and su binary
Updated to v11 - Added sync to Special mode, thanks to smokey_joe
Updated to v12 - Added ric for Xperia T, device will not reboot anymore on system remount + Full Unix script (thanks codeworkx for port)
Updated to v13 - Fixed selfmade bugs -.-
Updated to v14 - Fixed several Unix bugs, added support for more devices with RIC, no more reboot issues on this devices after remounting system partition to RW
Updated to v14_2 - Just a fix for Unix SH script (thanks to shadyabhi)
Updated to v15 - Fixed "lagging devices", just re-root a lagging device and it will be fine
Updated to v16 - Added a 10 second delay before reboot (needed for some devices!)
Updated to v17 - Added more settings to local.prop, hopefully it will work on some more phones now!
Updated to v18 - Fixed "unroot" Option, fixed Linux Version, added a notice for usb-drivers in Windows Version
Updated to v20 - New method by Goroh_kun for Xperia Z/ZL added, maybe also it works for other new Xperia Firmwares! All credits for this belongs to him!
Updated to v21 - Fixed NFC Bug on Xperia Z after rooting !
Updated to v22 - Fixed ServiceMenu Status of Rooting Allowed & Added choice if Superuser or SuperSu should be installed & install other RIC to prevent phones from rebooting @ System RW remount
Updated to v23 - Fixed stupid script error.
Updated to v24 - More robust NFC fix & unrooting improved
Updated to v25 - Fixed Problems with SuperSU (SuperSU reported NOT rooted before) & updated to newest ADB version (be sure to have actual drivers installed!!)
Updated to v26 - Fixed Problem with last step of mode 3. (Now rm -rf of busybox is used instead android one which misses -f flag)
Updated to v27 - Fixed little script error and added a Linux version (chmod +x it yourself) [thanks to jamcswain for the unix script]
Updated to v28 - Reboot issue fixed, NFC more stable fix (Mode 3)
Updated to v29 - Small fixes
Updated to v30 - Updated Busybox version, Added Rooting for Google Glass Explorer Edition (thx Saurik for the ab file)
Updated to v31 - Added a improved Root-Method by Ariel Berkman (see here for details: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Jun/115)
Updated to v32 - Added new Z1 14.1.G.1.534 Root method by cubeandcube
Updated to v33 - More devices
Updated to v34 - Z2 Tablet root
Updated to v35 - removed the pwn binary on request!
Notice:
Normal Mode will not wipe any other data, dont worry! (only maybe your backgroud vanishes )
Special Mode CAN wipe your data, Rollback SHOULD restore, but to be sure backup you data somehow!
New Mode SHOULD be able to root all new Sony Firmwares like 2.55 and higher where Normal mode was failing [thanks Goroh]
Confirmed devices:
Sony Xperia : S, T, P , Acro S, Ion , Tipo , Tablet S, Go, Sola, U, Z, ZL
Google: Nexus 7 [UK Firmware] (thanks Paul O'Brien for test) [seems some firmwares to work and some don't, as i dont have this device myself i would appreciate reports with FW-versions]
XTouch: X401
Jiayu G2-S thanks txakar
LG: P705 thanks mariolcneto, P7510 thanks fdothivanka
HTC: One S thanks sebagsm, Sensation XL [ICS 4.03] thanks Koate via PM, Sprint's OTA ICS update on Evo3D seems incompatible, Desire S thanks to Krayt via PM
Kyocera: Rise & Hydro thanks jmztaylor
Samsung: Galaxy S2 thanks danroob
Some more
Ainol: Novo 7 Tornado 7 thanks anoperson
Prestigio: MultiPad PMP5197D 9.7 ULTRA thanks logofreax
HDC: I9300 S3 clone thanks PMmshprojects
Additional info for SONY 2012 Owners:
If your STOCK ROM does not have preinstalles Sony's Backup&Restore app please visit arielhezi thread, it may help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1898240
Older Versions:
v35 - http://ul.to/a1ycrsqj
v34 - removed
v33 - Click
v32 - http://ul.to/lsm7hw6t
v31 - http://ul.to/z7krermj
v30 - http://ul.to/qdwj779r
v29 - http://ul.to/gmg1x5cn
v28 - http://ul.to/k2yx2rmz
v27- http://ul.to/8qh0ictt
v26 - http://ul.to/45k0f6t7
v25 - http://ul.to/ni1svkhk
v24 - http://ul.to/zdb0h9lz
v23 - http://ul.to/5kw7a8r9
v22 - http://ul.to/4cn4kwd3
v21 - http://ul.to/aa18qpkh
v18 - http://ul.to/0fpyh5c5
v17 - http://ul.to/xdevcthz
v16 - http://ul.to/2vabz461
v15 - http://ul.to/h44f6vni
Regards
thanks for this.
YOU'RE SO AWESOME
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
will this root SONY U with unlocked bootloader and ICS android?
pesky_89 said:
will this root SONY U with unlocked bootloader and ICS android?
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Since the U is a NXt phone it should work
Is your method able to relock the bootloader?
point " 4)other " isn't working
androidseb said:
point " 4)other " isn't working
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For which phone? IF you are using a Xperia NXT you have to choose option 3) LT26,LT22 etc.
Regards
Bin4ry said:
For which phone? IF you are using a Xperia NXT you have to choose option 3) LT26,LT22 etc.
Regards
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Not working on a Stock Xperia S... doesnt ask to restore... just reboots... and fails to chmod
Hi, thanks for the root
I do have a question though, what are the FakeBackup.ab and VPNFaker.apk for?! just curiosity
zbuh said:
Not working on a Stock Xperia S... doesnt ask to restore... just reboots... and fails to chmod
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It works here, have you started the restore app ? On Xperia S you have to start the "Backup&Restore" app from menu and select the backup to restore manually.
Regards
This is so kool, no longer need to downgrade to GB.
Can I change the Superuser.apk with supersu?
@ Bin4ry
what about Sony U running GB and not ICS? can i root it?
pesky_89 said:
@ Bin4ry
what about Sony U running GB and not ICS? can i root it?
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You need ICS because it utilizes backup & restore app which is one of the default app in ICS
DeepUnknown said:
Hi, thanks for the root
I do have a question though, what are the FakeBackup.ab and VPNFaker.apk for?! just curiosity
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fakebackup.ab is the file which is used for XperiaT and other devices which can do directly "adb restore"
vpnfaker is from tabletS rooting trick, i removed it now because someone else has posted already a good version in TabletS forum
Regards
@Bin4ry
In your batch file you have the following lines:
Code:
echo Device type:
echo 1) Xperia T
echo 2) Tablet S
echo 3) LT26,LT22 etc.
echo 4) Other
set /p type=Make a choice:
if %type% == 1 GOTO XPT
if %type% == 2 GOTO XPS
if %type% == 3 GOTO OTHER
By choosing 4 the script won't do anything as nothing is defined for that operation.
reuploaded the script, a little error in choice. sorry for that !
Regards
Bin4ry said:
It works here, have you started the restore app ? On Xperia S you have to start the "Backup&Restore" app from menu and select the backup to restore manually.
Regards
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The "hacked" backup is not there to restore...
Device type:
1) Xperia T
2) Tablet S
3) LT26,LT22 etc.
4) Other
Make a choice: 3
Normal Mode enabled!
Please connect device with ADB-Debugging enabled now....
3201 KB/s (1085140 bytes in 0.331s)
2426 KB/s (22364 bytes in 0.009s)
3217 KB/s (843503 bytes in 0.256s)
Please look at your device and click RESTORE!
If all is successful i will tell you, if not this shell will run forever.
Please re-download, my 1st script was messed a little
Regards
Bin4ry said:
For which phone? IF you are using a Xperia NXT you have to choose option 3) LT26,LT22 etc.
Regards
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For a arc s and for the Future Xperia v
Sent from my Xperia Play with Official ICS Test Release Xperia Play 4.0.4 and Advanced Stock Kernel by Doomlord
It worked in Xperia P but it said:
cannot stat 'stuff\ric': No such file or directory
wondering if it could affect something...
The process of tinkering with any Device can seem a like a daunting process for New members but it's really quite simple so long as you read EVERY WORD of a thread describing how to Modify your Phone you shouldn't go far wrong.
So you've just received your new XPERIA Phone and want to get it Updated, De-Branded, Rooted, Unlock the SIM & Bootloader, Flash a Custom ROM, Theme or simply Repair your Phone, well hopefully everything contained here should help with all of that, but as most XPERIAs are similar in their workings this is wrote as a general reference, so a link may take you to a page in the Ray section for example but it will/may still apply to you and what you're trying to accomplish. So lets get started...
References:
[GUIDE] Android Dictionary!!
The Flashtool, Updating, Unbricking & De-Branding:
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have Un-Locked your Bootloader DO NOT UPDATE Over The Air (O.T.A) or YOU WILL BRICK your Device. If you have Bricked then see THIS thread with how to Restore your Phone.
{RECOVER SOFT-brick}[2012 XPERIA's]Recover ALL 2012 XPERIAs from SOFT-brick
[Remote Support] Fully Repair Dead Xperias Arc/Neo/Play/X10/X8/W8/Mini/MiniPro ALL
The Flashtool is simply what it says on the tin, it's a tool that flashes Firmware to your device in a similar manner as SEUS or PC Companion does except the Flashtool requires .ftf files which can be downloaded from your devices General or Development forum. This is generally the preferred method for Repairing your Phone if SEUS or PC Companion aren't an option or you just prefer not to use them. You can also use the Flashtool to flash a Generic .ftf to your device which will remove any Operator Branding from your device.
This video by BlueChipJ explains the process of using the Flashtool...
...or you can use (specific Phones only) the Official Sony Flash Tool. See maxio1998's thread for more info - [TOOL]Official Sony Flash Tool | Unlocked Devices
References:
force update by editing build.prop
How to install Flashtool on Ubuntu
How to backup your Sony Ericsson Xperia firmware using Update Service and the FlashTool
Rooting:
UPDATE: One click root [4.1.B.0.587 /.431 /.562 ] All 2011 Xperias
When you root your phone, you gain “superuser” privileges to the Android operating system. When you are using a stock device, you have the equivalent of “guest” privileges. If you are familiar with any Linux operating system, you know that the superuser privilege allows you to gain access to administrative rights. This level of access gets you down to the nitty gritty of the OS with no restrictions, lets you make changes to the system, and run scripts that would normally be blocked with a standard user account.
Click to expand...
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- What is rooting and why should I do it? The pros & cons of Android rooting
Rooting methods for the XPERIA line of Phones has constantly changed from apps to Pre-Rooted ROMs and Kernels. A Google search of "root -insert device name-" should help to find the specific method for your Phone but the following link is well worth reading - [How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
References:
[Arc/S] [PRO] Root for 4.0.4 ICS Update [4.1.B.0.431+4.1.B.0.587]
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 18.12.2012]
[ROOT+BB+CWM] ICS and non rootable GB build
[ROOT][NOOB GUIDE][for unlock BL] For Official ICS 4.0.4
[HOW-TO][FTF] Root and CWM with the latest 9.0.1.D.0.10 firmware
[ROOT&MORE]Xperia 2012 line Flashtool + prerooted system.img + Sony fw FTF + addons
[Tutorial]Root.Xperia 4.0.4 ROM [all h/m(dpi)] | 4.1.B.0.431
Bin4ry said:
Confirmed devices:
Sony Xperia : S, T, P , Acro S, Ion , Tipo , Tablet S, Go, Sola, U
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Bootloader & SIM Unlocking:
PLEASE NOTE: The ONLY WAY to Sim Unlock your Phone is to PAY for it, so do some Googling and read which services have been recommended in the past.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE:
If you're Phone was manufactured AFTER a certain date, 12W11 (look under your battery for a similar number) then the Testpoint method no longer works, and People who have had Phones returned from a Service Centre are reporting that they can no longer unlock via the Testpoint method either.
The stock bootloader on most Android phones is set up to run a signature check on any update file you attempt to flash to your NAND internal memory. So if you were to take a stock Android phone purchased from a carrier, and try to install a custom ROM on it, you'd get nowhere fast. Even after rooting, you still need to get access to the bootloader. Basically, unlocking the bootloader lets you install unsigned ROMs, like CyanogenMod.
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- Know Your Android Bootloader - What it is and Why it Matters
There are three ways to Unlock yours, the Standard/Official method (For SimFree/Un-Branded Phones) which is explained HERE, (PLEASE NOTE! - You loose DRM when using the official method but not with the TestPoint) but if your Phone came from a Carrier then chances are (99%) you won't be able to use that method. There is a simple method of checking if you can or not which you'll find HERE.
Standard Unlocking:
Then there is the TestPoint method...
TestPoint Unlocking:
Two members - Alejandrissimo or Jinx13 offer a Remote Service which isn't free, but cheaper than anywhere else on the net, and when you take in to account you will also SIM Unlock and retain DRM using the Remote method it's worth it.
References:
[Tutorial] Relock bootloader!
SE Bootloader Unlocking v1.6
[Tutorial] Unlock Bootloader.Test Point | For Newbs
[Tutorial] Xperia S/P/U/Sola Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking
[REF]Booting/Unlocking Xperia 2011 series: What's under the hood?
[Guide] Unlocking bootloader on operator branded phones via Omnius
Fastboot, Custom ROMS & ClockworkMod Recovery:
A custom ROM is a fully standalone version of the OS, including the kernel (which makes everything run), apps, services, etc - everything you need to operate the device, except it's customized by someone in some way.
So what does the "customized" part mean? Since Android is open source, developers are free to take stock ROMs, modify them, strip them of garbage, optimize them, add things, and pretty much do whatever their imagination and skills allow.
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- Custom ROMS for Android Explained And Why You Want Them
In the Development Section you will find a variety of Custom ROMs, some require you to have an an Un-Locked Bootloader and some don't, it's usually stated in the thread title if it's required or not but modding your Phone with an unlocked Bootloader is much simpler. Most ROMs usually come in .zip format which require ClockworkMod (CWM) to install them.
You can find a great Guide HERE that will show you how to use Fastboot which is the method used for installing Kernels required by certain Custom ROMS.
Got a Mac? - [GUIDE] Set up ADB and Fastboot on a Mac easily (With Screenshots!)
ClockworkMod – also known as Clockwork and CWM – is a custom recovery for Android phones and tablets that allows you to perform several advanced recovery, restoration, installation and maintenance operations on your Android device
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- What Is ClockworkMod Recovery And How To Use It On Android
To use CWM on an XPERIA then it's recommended to unlock your Bootloader because then you can simply flash Custom Kernels that come with CWM pre-installed, it's also safer imo because it's separate from the system, but if you haven't unlocked your Bootloader for whatever reason then you're going to have to use [APP]/[RECOVERY]x-Parts [CWM Installer] [Version 7.0] 29/6/12 which is installed to the Phone's system, although it's less effective should you accidentally wipe your system while trying to flash a new ROM as you won't be able to access it.
References:
[TOOL] Fastboot and ADB helper v1.0
[4Noobs] Flashing a Custom Rom & Kernel Using Fastboot
[How-To] Install custom kernel/rom on 2011 xperia device
[HOW-TO]Set up Android SDK/ADB/Fastboot on Ubuntu Linux
How to Flash boot.img / kernel.elf / kernel.sin using flashtool
[TOOL][FASTBOOT] QuikIMG - A frontend for fastboot [0.2 beta]
[Tutorial] How to install CyanogenMod 9.0 on xperia 2011 devices
[TOOL] RecoverX - Recovery installer for almost all android devices
[RECOVERY] TWRP 2.3 for all your Xperias. (downloads + DIY howto)
Fastboot & Flashboot ADB Driver installation on Windows 8 Guide for Sony Xperia Users
How to Install CyanogenMod on your Xperia (bootloader unlock, fastboot, Google Apps, etc.)
Modifying & Theming:
To be able to install full themes that you're going to find in the Themes & Apps section of your device then at the very least you are going to need to be Rooted as you'll need to be able to overwrite, delete, add files to the system, and default theming on the XPERIA line is quite limited. If you choose to use a Custom ROM such as FXP's CyanogenMod 7/9/10 then you have the benefit of using the ThemeChooser so you can download themes till your hearts content from the Play Store.
Adrian DC has released a DefaultThemes Customizer which you can download from HERE, or you can learn to modify apks yourself and mod your Phone to your own liking.
References:
[Guide/Tools] Simple APK Modding
[MOD] Get the Android Emoji Font from JB on ICS
★All System Apps And Details [15/12/2012]★
[Application] HomeCustomizer for SONY ICS ROMs
[TWEAK] ICS Specific Tweaks of XPERIA MOD ROM
[GUIDE] How to remove "data traffic" icon from notification bar
[TWEAKS/SCRIPTS/DOWNLOADS]~ BEST TWEAKS EVER ~
[APP]Show Off S 2.0.1 [for via "Sony Ericsson Xperia arc" in fb]
[How-To] Make custom bootscreen/bootlogo (image to rle)/(rle to image)
[TUT] How To Center The Clock On The Statusbar..And Move Other Icons As Well!
[How-To]Removing Battery Percentage,Adding Toggles,Battery Circles to Statusbar
[GUIDE] how to make battery % icon remove AM/PM ,remove battery text on the left
Other Useful Info:
[Tutorial] How to use swap for those who can't create swap file in swapper 2
[MOD]Term-init & Zip-init: Enable Init.d for Any Phones w/o Need of Custom Kernels!!!
[GUIDE][APP][2.2+] Sixaxis Controller - Play Games w/ PS3 Sixaxis Dualshock3 Gamepad
[DEV]Chroot-Linux on Xperia Devices Locked/Unlocked Bootloaders(Debian,Ubuntu,BT5up)
[MULTI-TOOL] StudioAndroid
xda AutoDEODEXTOOL (xADT)
[TUTORIAL] Making Flashable ZIPs, EDIFY Script, ZIP Signing & Key Creation
[Tool][AIO]Universal Android Flasher v1.40 b (ROM-dump,adb,Fastboot,build.prop,etc.)
[TOOL][GUI][10/8/12]AndroPlatina Utilities v2.0|Megaupdate|Latest-ROM Dumper,GUI,More
Development:
[Tutorial] How To Logcat
15 Apps for Programming on Android
[Guide]Complete Android ROM development and essential tutorials ~~ By Nero Young ~~
Android - Chef Central
dsixda's Android Kitchen
(GUIDE) How to port ROMS!
[Tutorial] How to build a ROM?
[TOOL]Aroma App Package Creator v1.1
APP][DEV] Update me [ROM MAKER] - 2.0.3 - PUSH NOTIFICATION
How to build a Linux kernel and flash it to the phone
[GUIDE] [Xperia P/S] How to unpack/pack the Sony 2012 kernels
[DEV TOOLS] - Pack & Repack Boot.img Files - for Windows USERS
[GUIDE] How to make your regional firmware an .FTF file
[Guide] How make a FTF of stock firmware from SUS files
[GUIDE]How to make a rooted flashable rom from ftf file[FOR ALL XPERIA PHONES]
[tutorial] | how to extract system.sin
[tutorial] step by step method to extract ftf file from ics [ics]
[Tool] Yaffey - Utility for reading, editing and writing YAFFS2 images
[TUT]Make Your Own Vanilla IceCream Rom [Custom Rom][Lightweight,Smooth&cool]
[DEV + HOWTO] KangXperiaProject - AOKP for Xperia (tutorial to compile from source)
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Please feel free to suggest anything you think should be added.
Hi all.
Just a short write up as a follow on from THIS thread as this is relatively quite simple.
So you want to change your notification background from the plain dark color to something a bit more your style...
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...well all you need to do is decompile your SystemUI.apk and navigate to the values folder and open up your drawables.xml and you should see something like this...
Code:
<resources>
<item type="drawable" name="notification_number_text_color">#ffffffff</item>
<item type="drawable" name="notification_item_background_color">#ff111111</item>
<item type="drawable" name="notification_item_background_color_pressed">#ff257390</item>
<item type="drawable" name="ticker_background_color">#ff1d1d1d</item>
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_background">#ff000000</item>
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_recents_background_solid">#e5000000</item>
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_recents_app_thumbnail_background">#88000000</item>
<item type="drawable" name="status_bar_notification_row_background_color">#ff090909</item>
<item type="drawable" name="notification_header_bg">#ff000000</item>
<item type="drawable" name="notification_tracking_bg">#e5000000</item>
<item type="drawable" name="recents_callout_line">#99ffffff</item>
<item type="drawable" name="notification_item_background_legacy_color">#ffaaaaaa</item>
</resources>
Simply change these two lines...
Code:
[B]<item type="drawable" name="notification_item_background_color">#ff111111</item>
<item type="drawable" name="notification_item_background_color_pressed">#ff257390</item>[/B]
to...
Code:
[B]<item type="drawable" name="notification_item_background_color">[COLOR="Red"]@drawable/status_bar_item_background_normal[/COLOR]</item>
<item type="drawable" name="notification_item_background_color_pressed">[COLOR="Red"]@drawable/status_bar_item_background_pressed[/COLOR]</item>[/B]
...then add two .9 png images of the same name, status_bar_item_background_normal and status_bar_item_background_pressed to your drawable-hdpi folder, recompile, zipalign, push to your Phone, done.
Quick Tip: If you can't create a .9 from scratch just edit the first two in drawable_hdpi which in my folder is alert_bar_background_normal.9 and alert_bar_background_pressed.9, just remember not edit over the .9 borders.
using a kernel manager
Hi forum!
wanted to share my experience and wondered if anyone else had this experience. I have a Att sony xperia ion 4.04 ics stock rom. Now I wanted root and cyanogen mod rom as I used to enjoy on my former htc mytouch 4g. I used the Bin4rys method and achieved root with super user and busy box I installed set cpu and overclocked! yay all is well then I saw that there was a cwm mod but no rom for the ion so I dl the rom manager apk's and tried to install from sd....no luck! I had a kernel manager I installed and as I was looking through it I saw it had id the cwm mod on the sd but could not access it...I went into the sd erased the spaces in the file name and tried it again and lo and behold the kernel manager installed the mod without the cwm recovery installed! long story short I have my phone rooted, overclocked, mod installed with the beats audio built into the mod and now I wait for a rom specific to the ion to roll out as I cannot un install the att bloatware! this is my only issue with this! and I am still looking for a recovery to install! with a 12 megapixel camera and the speed at which it runs now this should be a developers dream phone. I hope some one dedicates time to a rom and if I am just missing a link somewhere please point me in that direction. Till then a Ion lover!
reikipower27 said:
I cannot un install the att bloatware! this is my only issue with this!
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If you're rooted then Titanium Backup should be able to remove any bloatware, if it's coming back then you'll need to find the apks with a root explorer and delete them.
Thx !
thanks...
Hi I 've been able to root xperia s on this firmware build .50 using Bina4ys method (thanks), my question is due to in .55 build this method is patched and not possible will i after upgrading to .55 firmware still have superSU therefore will it last till death do us part ??? Cheers And i am reffering to OTA update so as i was able to gather some info this will not affect my root ? can someone acknowladge that pls. thanks
Rooting Xperia S with new Firmware 6.1.A.2.55
HI guys,
Does anyone has anything on how to root Xperia S with the new firmware update from Sony already installed.? I have been searching every single day for a solution but nothing available so far apart from flashing to an older firmware rooting and then flashing back to the new one or flash a pre-rooted version of the 6.1.a.2.55 firmware. I need something that does not involve flashing to an older firmware something like Bin4ry's method which works with earlier firmware. request the developer to come up with something soon.
Just a small opinion as i am not sure of how the dev guys do their stuff, but if the script that has been used to root the 6.1.a.2.55 firmware to create a pre-rooted file, then why can't the same script be applied to the stock firmware that has been pushed by Sony in their latest update.?
nice guide
thanks for all the guides helped me a lot!
using LT28H
thanks man
Re: [GUIDE] All Things XPERIA - Debranding - Rooting - BL Unlocking - Theming [05/01/
Thanks for the link to my recovery thread in your OP.
From Jaramie's LT28at
2012Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread
any of the method given above can unlocked network lock?
does that omnius software support sony xperia s or not i can't find it in supported phones and is there any way to unlock bootloader and retain DRM ?????
thank you so much !
helped me alot
Re: [GUIDE] All Things XPERIA - Debranding - Rooting - BL Unlocking - Theming [05/03/
Hi..Can anyone tell me how to root xperia ion LT28 GB ROM?..
Thank you..
Sent from my LT28i using xda premium
Re: [GUIDE] All Things XPERIA - Debranding - Rooting - BL Unlocking - Theming [05/03/
kumbangdesa said:
Hi..Can anyone tell me how to root xperia ion LT28 GB ROM?..
Thank you..
Sent from my LT28i using xda premium
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Start here, I keep this thread bookmarked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2022334
From Jaramie's LT28at
Re: [GUIDE] All Things XPERIA - Debranding - Rooting - BL Unlocking - Theming [05/03/
hi can anybody help me rooted my xperia s build. 55
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
My xperia s I branded o2 but has been network unlocked. I checked and it says "bootloader unlock allowed:no" how can i unlock the bootloader? Thx
tigger69 said:
My xperia s I branded o2 but has been network unlocked. I checked and it says "bootloader unlock allowed:no" how can i unlock the bootloader? Thx
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Sorry but if it says NO there is no way to unlock it.
Currently there is no way to bypass bootloader lock
The official Sony unlock process is the only way.. (there are many programs that automate the sony process)
If your phone says NO then access to FASTBOOT mode is blocked.
FASTBOOT is the only way to unlock.
It sucks, I know. Mine is locked also
Stock Rom based on C6506_10.3.A.0.423_Unbranded.ftf.
Hi all, I just finished cooking stock rom using cygwin kitchen. So, you guys can simply make your custom rom based on this. Enjoy
Features :
- rooted (cygwin kitchen)
- CWM Recovery (Thx to HacktiZ)
- Deodex apk (cygwin kitchen)
- Zipaligned apk (cygwin kitchen)
Download link : http://www.putlocker.com/file/6547510E5B40C51C
* http://preemlinks.com/ (Here i give you all leech site to get premium link download) :angel:
Credits :
- havanahjoe's fot the working ftf link
- HacktiZ for CWM recovery
- and nelikp for teach me about basic android :good:
Base for 4.2.2
Do you happen to have the base for 4.2.2?
In my country the ZL has not been upgraded from 4.1.2 yet.
Thanks.
I'll give yours a shot, might come in handy in case I can't find the bare base.
s0x247 said:
Stock Rom based on C6506_10.3.A.0.423_Unbranded.ftf.
Hi all, I just finished cooking stock rom using cygwin kitchen. So, you guys can simply make your custom rom based on this. Enjoy
Features :
- rooted (cygwin kitchen)
- CWM Recovery (Thx to HacktiZ)
- Deodex apk (cygwin kitchen)
- Zipaligned apk (cygwin kitchen)
Download link : http://www.putlocker.com/file/6547510E5B40C51C
* http://preemlinks.com/ (Here i give you all leech site to get premium link download) :angel:
Credits :
- havanahjoe's fot the working ftf link
- HacktiZ for CWM recovery
- and nelikp for teach me about basic android :good:
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Link dead
HI all
here i will keep all rom kernel and mods indexed for single and dial sim variant.
Suggestions are most most most well come(even if it is related to font and formatting or anything els).
Main index would be in three parts:
1. Single sim
2. Dual Sim
3. MODs
#Single Sim
FTF
T2 Ultra D5303 - Android 4.4.2 [19.1.A.0.473]
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_d8uWGbkaetZjEwTFdlcXVjMmc/edit
{4.4.2}19.1.D.0.132 FTF For Xperia T2 Ultra LTE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/4-4-219-1-d-0-132-ftf-xperia-t2-ultra-t2818001
Rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/general/root-t2-ultra-single-sim-model-t2821022
TWRP,PhilZ Touch andCWM XZDualRecovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2823793
Backup You TA Partition To Keep Your Drm Keys before unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/orig-development/tutorial-backup-ta-partition-to-drm-t2234627
Bootloader Unlocking/Relocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440597
ROM
4.2.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2774924
Kernel
Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v01 (FW: 19.0.1.A.0.207}
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685932
#DualSim
FTF
[19.1.C.0.116] (Update-1)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/4-4-219-1-c-0-1166-ftf-xperia-t2-ultra-t2818168
[19.1.C.0.116(Update-2)]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/ftf-t2841654
Rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/general/root-t2-dual-4-4-t2818887
TWRP,PhilZ Touch andCWM XZDualRecovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-ultra-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2823793
Backup You TA Partition To Keep Your Drm Keys before unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/orig-development/tutorial-backup-ta-partition-to-drm-t2234627
Bootloader Unlocking/Relocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440597
ROM
Ultimate Rom V2[4.2.2]
http://forum.xda-
developers.com/showthread.php?t=2756994
Kernel
Advance Stock Kernel with Recovery v01 (FW: 19.0.1.A.0.207} [4.2.2]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685932
[Kernel][D5322]MaXiMuS Kernel[UPDATE V2.1] [4.2.2]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2800200
#MODs(Before you try any mod please have your rom deodexed and ya full back is a life line)
[T2] init.d support [LB/UB]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/t2-init-d-support-t2827431
Xperia t2 ultra kitkat sound mod + mic enhancement
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/xperia-t2-ultra-kitkat-sound-mod-mic-t2842087
[Volume Boost] Soundmod - Xperia T2 Ultra Dual [Kitkat]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/development/xperia-t2-ultra-dual-soundmod-kitkat-t2822956
[T2] SuperUser MOD [19.1.C.0.116]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/themes-apps/t2-superuser-mod-t2843295
Tweaking Screen DPI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/themes-apps/tweaking-phone-dpi-t2842051
Theme Combination for Xperia T2 Ultra/Dual
http://forum.xda-developers.com/t2-ultra/themes-apps/theme-combination-xperia-t2-ultra-dual-t2809133
X-Reality Engine from Xperia Z1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500478
We need a mirror for the kit-kat 4.4
Hello,
Please can you upload the file kit-kat to another location besides google because we cant download.
Thank you
petros82 said:
Hello,
Please can you upload the file kit-kat to another location besides google because we cant download.
Thank you
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give me some time
it wod be best if you tell me on which site you wod prefer
also tell me specific name i didn't catch you in " file kit-kat "
which file do you want or you talking about FTF?
Q&A for [4.1.2/4.2.2] Besttt's ROM Collection [Updated 27.08.13]
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [4.1.2/4.2.2] Besttt's ROM Collection [Updated 27.08.13]. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!
link don't work
gaspariperez said:
- IMPORTANT -
I have nothing to do with besttt, his work or the roms posted in this thread.
This thread is only to organize and make it easier for users to find besttt's latest work.
All credits go to besttt, FXP, shufuking and all the users involved in any way.
Thanks.
All the help to get this thread updated is welcome.
If you see that besttt has posted a new rom please post the link here!
It's hard for just one person to look out for so many rom updates. Thanks in advance!
BESTTT's ROM COLLECTION
In this thread you will find the latest of besttt's JB roms.
Besttt's Slim 4.2.2, based on 3.4 kernel
Current version: 08.09.13 FINAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Use kernel inside the zip
- Do a clean install (fullwipe everything)
- Urushi users, flash the attached kernel only. Modules not needed.
- Haida users, flash kernel from the post attached.
INSTALLATION
- Download the Rom for your device and Gapps, put them in your sdcard
- Flash recommended kernel only
- Wipe data/cache/dalvik/system
- Flash Rom
- Flash Gapps
- Reboot
- Urushi users, once you have installed the main rom, flash the upgrade without wiping anything.
- Urushi users, once you have installed the upgrade, flash the upgrade-fixes attached.
- Haida users, once you have installed the main rom, flash the upgrade without wiping anything.
- Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD
ARC/S - Anzu
RAY - Urushi
NEO - Hallon
NEO V - Haida
ADDONS
Urushi - Kernel
Urushi - Upgrade
Urushi - Upgrade Fix
Haida - Upgrade
Haida - Kernel
ORIGINAL POST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45409899&postcount=2880
Urushi - Upgrade
Haida- Upgrade
Besttt's Slim 4.2.2, based on 2.6 kernel
Current version: 16.06.13
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Use kernel inside the zip.
- For haida, flash lupus kernel v7, for 720p recording.
INSTALLATION
- Download the Rom for your device and Gapps, put them in your sdcard
- Flash recommended kernel only
- Wipe data/cache/dalvik/system
- Flash Rom
- Flash Gapps
- Reboot
- Start the rom
- Go to Settings/Interface/Display/Brightness and check Auto Brightness, then adjust new settings
- Reboot again into recovery
- Flash "Battery led color + Apps to SD" fix
- Reboot
- Update all recommend updates from Google Playstore first, otherwise Voice Search will FC
- Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD
ARC/S - Anzu
NEO V - Haida
GAPPS
ADDONS
Battery led color + Apps to SD fix
ORIGINAL POST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42645521&postcount=1986
Besttt's Slim Bean 4.1.2
Current Version: 30.07.13
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Use only kernel inside the zip
INSTALLATION
- Download the Rom for your device and Gapps, put them in your sdcard
- Flash recommended kernel only
- Wipe data/cache/dalvik/system
- Flash Rom
- Flash Gapps
- Reboot
- Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD
ARC/S - Anzu
NEO V - Haida
GAPPS
ORIGINAL POST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42470540&postcount=1915
Old release for other devices
Current Version: 02.05.13 (Final)
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Use Lupus 720p kernel for 720p recording support.
- For RAY, use FXP 216 kernel for 720p recording support.
- Neo V not tested yet. Please report if everything works.
INSTALLATION
- Download the Rom for your device and Gapps, put them in your sdcard
- Flash recommended kernel only
- Wipe data/cache/dalvik/system
- Flash Rom
- Flash Gapps
- Only for RAY. Flash "Touch Circle" fix
- Reboot
- Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD
ARC/S - Anzu
RAY - Urushi
NEO - Hallon
GAPPS
ADDONS
RAY Touch Circle Fix
ORIGINAL POST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40973623&postcount=1228
Besttt's CM10.1 4.2.2, based on 2.6 kernel
Current version: 25.05.13
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Use kernel inside the zip or Lupus 720p kernel for 720p recording support.
- SmartassV2+SIO. Arc 460min/1200max, ArcS 460min/1600max.
INSTALLATION
- Download the Rom for your device and Gapps, put them in your sdcard
- Flash recommended kernel only
- Wipe data/cache/dalvik/system
- Flash Rom
- Flash Gapps
- Reboot
- Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD
ARC/S - Anzu
NEO V - Haida
PRO - Iyokan
GAPPS
ORIGINAL POST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41834170&postcount=2220
Besttt's Racing Bean 4.1.2
Current Version: 31.05.13
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Use Lupus 720p kernel for 720p recording support.
- Gapps included in rom. Don't flash them!
INSTALLATION
- Download the Rom for your device, put it in your sdcard
- Flash recommended kernel only
- Wipe data/cache/dalvik/system
- Flash Rom
- Don't flash Gapps!
- Flash auto brightness fix
- Flash baseband libs for your baseband
- Reboot to Rom, then to Recovery
- Flash usb fix
- Reboot
- Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD
HERE
ADDONS
Auto brightness fix
USB fix
ORIGINAL POST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42045657&postcount=1201
GAPPS
4.1.2 - 4.2.2
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hello i need the upgrade file for my xperia ray 4.1.2 to 4.2.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304802
i'm the upgrade fix but the link of the upgrade rom don't work
Can you help me please ?