Hey xda,
I'm currently running stock 2.3.3 android with a 1.6 ghz kernel from DooMLord. I found a notification toggle mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1435399 and when i try to flash it, i get an installation aborted error in the modified clockworkmod recovery available from the xparts app in the play store. This happens anytime I try to flash anything in recovery. Any ideas?
Is your xperia play a CDMA device? If not what your trying to flash is incompatable.
chery2k said:
Is your xperia play a CDMA device? If not what your trying to flash is incompatable.
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it is an R800x
My bad you have to use Root Explorer and overite your existing system apk. Its not flashable in CWM.
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I want to use
Bravia Mobile Engine
and
Beats Audio Plugin
on my R800x and was wondering if I needed to have it unlocked in order to use these? Ive already got it rooted.
Install Xperia CWM Auto-Installer and use it to install the recovery, then boot into recovery and flash the zips. Only root is needed
jacklebott said:
Install Xperia CWM Auto-Installer and use it to install the recovery, then boot into recovery and flash the zips. Only root is needed
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ok Thank you. That's all i needed to know
hey, im attempting to mod my xperia play r800i but need to clarify a few issue here as im very very very new to android.
1. currently on 0.42, if i root it and then update to 0.62, is the phone still rooted? if not, what is the way to root 0.62? is the same rooting method applicable on it?
2. to mod my phone, is the sequence correct? unlock boatloader via sony homepage>root phone> install DoomLord kernel> flash JokaWild rom
3. for the CVM, can it be accessed for all xperia play, or need to install someting to access into that mode?
thanks!
just unlock the bootloader and then install the DoomKernel via fastboot, Doomkernel is already rooted and CWM installed
talzer said:
hey, im attempting to mod my xperia play r800i but need to clarify a few issue here as im very very very new to android.
1. currently on 0.42, if i root it and then update to 0.62, is the phone still rooted? if not, what is the way to root 0.62? is the same rooting method applicable on it?
2. to mod my phone, is the sequence correct? unlock boatloader via sony homepage>root phone> install DoomLord kernel> flash JokaWild rom
3. for the CVM, can it be accessed for all xperia play, or need to install someting to access into that mode?
thanks!
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If you update OTA and not through a computer, you keep root. However, OTA doesn't work after removing bloatware, so make sure you haven't removed anything yet.
The order would be unlock bootloader, flash stock .62 firmware, flash DooMKernel, load recovery, install jokawild.
The CWM you would use to flash jokawild is built into DooMKernel. When booting the phone, the notification light will turn blue. When it does, press the back button to enter recovery.
Also, you don't need to worry about keeping root, or rooting again since jokawild is already rooted automatically.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
thanks for all the reply!
another question, how do i access my phone's internal memory via my laptop?
it seems that i can only access sd card data.
Afaik the only way is to use ADB, and I'm pretty sure that's only for push/pull commands and not file browsing.
I usually use root explorer from the phone itself.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
hey, want to ask another question, if i do a 'factory reset', will it delete the crash bandicoot apk file in the internal memory? because i need the file for pspxperia to emulate ps1 games in it. thanks!
talzer said:
hey, want to ask another question, if i do a 'factory reset', will it delete the crash bandicoot apk file in the internal memory? because i need the file for pspxperia to emulate ps1 games in it. thanks!
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I believe the app comes factory preset.
You could always just copy the Crash Bandicoot files to your computer and not worry about it though.
in the sdk manager, what i should choose to install? the tools and android kit api 14?
this one is the zergrush method for rooting
talzer said:
in the sdk manager, what i should choose to install? the tools and android kit api 14?
this one is the zergrush method for rooting
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no need to install that API, just install this only
- Android SDK tools
- Android SDK Platform-tools
- Google usb driver(extra)
A factory reset, as in one you do through the phone menus, doesn't modify which apps are installed. It only wipes user settings.
Flashing a stock firmware includes the games that you had when you got the phone.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
actually how to install apk file after downloaded from website? since i dont have wifi here, i can only download legal apk files but how do i install them into the phone?
View the apk file through a file explorer app like Astro
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
talzer said:
actually how to install apk file after downloaded from website? since i dont have wifi here, i can only download legal apk files but how do i install them into the phone?
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install this file manager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro&hl=en
if u download an apk file outside the google play, go to your download folder to install it
which way to unlock boatloader is recommended? s2tool or from sony website?
is it true that if use s2tool method, update still can be done via OTA?
Hey guys. This is my first post. Ive been reading the site for years and decided to make an account because i needed some advice. I can usually come here and find what i need which is the case but the info i cant get to work properly. I have found other threads about this but the programs or instructions to get the phone to root do not work. Either the program says its finished and the phone is rooted.. but its not. Other programs simply wont root. SuperOneClick errors at start however i am sure if it doesn't root 2.3.4 that it wont root 4.0.4 so i haven't been to worried about SuperOneClick. I read one forum that mentioned to download and make a folder for Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15. I ran this program and it said it was successful however the phone still doesn't have root. I also tried a program that ran a "runme.bat" file that also said it was successful however the phone still has no root. I found a rootxperia.zip file when installed via CWM said it installed but again, still no root. This is verified in all cases by trying to open busybox with a message that it cant gain root and also with the rootchecker app. My phone is unlocked as you may already know cause i am on 4.0.4 with FXP 2.6.32.9 kernel , 9-20121108-UNOFFICIAL-zeusc Cyanogen 9.
I hope thats more than enough info. and i am trying to achieve the best in CM9. Kernel and Mod. If im not using the the best please point me in the right direction. With all the info it was quite easy to get confused. This is the only combination i found to get CM9 working with WIFI. (please no wifi questions. i tried for days to get it to work. it didnt. then when i reinstalled the kernel and mod at a later date.. it just worked. :-\ )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14868019
Download the rootXperia zip. Then go into recovery...install from sd... Rooted.
Try installing rom again then the root xperia zip right after.
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i tried it already
"I found a rootxperia.zip file when installed via CWM said it installed but again, still no root."
Thanks. Although i tried that and it didnt work. Like i mentioned in my original post.
I am going to re install the mod then install the update exactly after the mod installs.
After clearing all the info in cwm and reinstalling the mod.. then installing the rootxperia.zip file.. i am still not rooted.. so this triple check still shows i have no root.
Blueclipse28 said:
"I found a rootxperia.zip file when installed via CWM said it installed but again, still no root."
Thanks. Although i tried that and it didnt work. Like i mentioned in my original post.
I am going to re install the mod then install the update exactly after the mod installs.
After clearing all the info in cwm and reinstalling the mod.. then installing the rootxperia.zip file.. i am still not rooted.. so this triple check still shows i have no root.
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You cant root 2.3.4 R800x firmware you must downgrade to 2.3.3 with flashtool. Or unlock your bootloader and flash a custom kernel that enables su automatically. Rootxperia zip only works for 2.3.3 and below.
chery2k said:
You cant root 2.3.4 R800x firmware you must downgrade to 2.3.3 with flashtool. Or unlock your bootloader and flash a custom kernel that enables su automatically. Rootxperia zip only works for 2.3.3 and below.
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OK.. how do i know if a custom kernel has SU enabled? I mentioned in the post that i do have the bootloader unlocked and that i am running a kernel/rom of fxp cyanogen9.
I have SU in the app drawer but busybox and root checker both say im not rooted.
You may have to update the su app from the gplay store. Then update the binaries... Inside the su app
Sent from my R800x
Lordomn said:
You may have to update the su app from the gplay store. Then update the binaries... Inside the su app
Sent from my R800x
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That seemed to be it.. Once i installed the ICS GApps, and my apps updated.. I got the superuser popup to accept or deny apps once i restarted the phone. thanks..
Running on a Verizon R800x CDMA with CM9 4.0.4 rooted.
Good to see it was just an update issue.
Sent from my R800x
I'm currently trying to follow this guide
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
to install a custom rom and I am stuck on step 2 ... ( Btw I am very new to this so i have no idea what im doing) what does it mean by "flash it" does it mean to flash the rom? if so can i do this using cwm?
I have already rooted my phone and install x-parts + cwm recovery I've also backed up my files using cwm
EDIT* I accidentally skipped part 1 and 2 ... i rooted and backed up before i could flash the firmware now that i have successfully flashed the firmware when i tried to install cwm through x-parts it says phone must be rooted but when i check my phone using flashtool it says i have root access pls help!
Xperia play R800i
locked bootloader
rooted
stock rom 2.3.4
Build number xxx.42
Miixxerr said:
I'm currently trying to follow this guide
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
to install a custom rom and I am stuck on step 2 ... ( Btw I am very new to this so i have no idea what im doing) what does it mean by "flash it" does it mean to flash the rom? if so can i do this using cwm?
I have already rooted my phone and install x-parts + cwm recovery I've also backed up my files using cwm
Xperia play R800i
locked bootloader
rooted
stock rom 2.3.4
Build number xxx.42
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On step 2 you not yet root and install x-part ??? now i'm confuse
On step 2 it's means
You flash the file you download on step 1
using application name FlashTool (find this application somewhere in this forum)
also you need to learn how to use this FlashTool application, i think there is user name fma... he is create a lot of how to guide
(nb. i'm also like you, when first rooting android, install custom kernel, install custom rom need several days learning before
i know what i need to do)
jiprudy said:
On step 2 you not yet root and install x-part ??? now i'm confuse
On step 2 it's means
You flash the file you download on step 1
using application name FlashTool (find this application somewhere in this forum)
also you need to learn how to use this FlashTool application, i think there is user name fma... he is create a lot of how to guide
(nb. i'm also like you, when first rooting android, install custom kernel, install custom rom need several days learning before
i know what i need to do)
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I rooted the phone and backed up before i flashed now when i installed x-part after flashing the firmware it says i need root access .. but ive already rooted the phone and when i tried to root it again it doesnt work (im using superonelick to root)
Miixxerr said:
I rooted the phone and backed up before i flashed now when i installed x-part after flashing the firmware it says i need root access .. but ive already rooted the phone and when i tried to root it again it doesnt work (im using superonelick to root)
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After flashing FTF file, your device back to normal (that's why you need to root again, unless you using custom kernel that have auto root ability)
Better using application FlashTool, you can flash FTF file and after that you can also root using this application.
jiprudy said:
After flashing FTF file, your device back to normal (that's why you need to root again, unless you using custom kernel that have auto root ability)
Better using application FlashTool, you can flash FTF file and after that you can also root using this application.
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I have flashed the firmware and the rom and everything is working fine atm but my android version is still 2.3.4 .... is this normal?
Because you flash gb firmware..that why you get 2.3.4... no need to be worry dude... lol
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so... this is my second problem today, the first one was with the FTS, but no its woking~
The problem is the Root. Yeah, the root...
I have tried to root my device using this and others FTS http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43935357&postcount=2
but dont know why, if i use, for example R800i_4.0.2.A.0.69_World.ftf or R800i_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf, my device dont accept the root...
BUT, if i use :R800i_4.0.A.2.368_World and other lower version, he accept... anyone know what to do? i'm trying to use DoomLords root, tried every version... help, again!
EDIT: now that i have tihnk for a time... the stock rom that came with the xperia play, acepted the root, so, its 2.3.2? the only problem is that i dont remember some stuffs in the 2.3.2, so i thin it is only 2.3.3 that came with the xperia play whe i buy it...
Already solved the problem.
You can only root devices from 2.3.2 down...
The strange is that I tthink may xperia play came with 2.3.4 and I rooted it before it bricks in boot loop...
veex93 said:
Already solved the problem.
You can only root devices from 2.3.2 down...
The strange is that I tthink may xperia play came with 2.3.4 and I rooted it before it bricks in boot loop...
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you can root 2.3.4 until version 58 (enhanced v3) with locked bootloader. just flash the ftf, boot, enable usb-debugging and mass storage device (instead of mtp at usb-connection) and root it via flashtool.
otherwise unlock your bootloader and install a superuser application in any rom you want. flash the latest firmware (.79), flash custom kernel, install supersu or superuser via cwm and you got the newest firmware rooted.
konstruktor said:
you can root 2.3.4 until version 58 (enhanced v3) with locked bootloader. just flash the ftf, boot, enable usb-debugging and mass storage device (instead of mtp at usb-connection) and root it via flashtool.
otherwise unlock your bootloader and install a superuser application in any rom you want. flash the latest firmware (.79), flash custom kernel, install supersu or superuser via cwm and you got the newest firmware rooted.
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dude, that xplain a loot of things, like my xperia play coming in the 2.3.4 and i rooting it without problem xD
Thx for the awser! next time i do something wrong i will not need to instal the version 2.3.2 .184 UK generic, and root, and after update OTA like i have done this time :3
you should chcked my FAQ as this is a common problem and has been documented
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