Guys I would like to know the easiest way to :
1.Root only
2.Unlock bootoader
3. Install 2.3.4 stock or custom ROM
I have a Verizon r800x on 2.3.2 and I am in India and using this device just as a gaming and multimedia device.
Thanks.
I have gone through a few pages but got confused due to other versions of play and android versions. I have only WiFi on my phone. ( no evdo as not registered yet on any Indian network yet)
1.Root only (super one click)
2.Unlock bootoader (pay method settools)
3. Install 2.3.4 stock or custom ROM (no custom on r800x on 2.3.4 only 2.3.3 plus you cant use GSM GB roms)
1. To root, turn on USB Debugging mode in your phone and use SuperOneClick or Flashtool to root.
2. Unlock the bootloader for free and void your warranty at Sony website: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
3. You can install the NXT rom for CDMA play (get it in dev section), its based on stock 2.3.4. May sure you flash the CDMA version.
To flash roms you need to install clockworkmod, use CWM Installer version 5. To boot into CWM press Volume Down while you see the Sony logo.
You do not need an unlocked bootloader to install CWM or the NXT rom, just root.
Thanks guys. Do I need to install Sony drivers to root via superoneclick ?
If yes, can someone give me a link for drivers?
I have adb installed on my computer.
Not sure if this is needed for superoneclick.
Myself I used: DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su - And for this version it was needed.
(I think if you do not install them it would not detect your device.)
However here is the link to the adb drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24883071#post24883071
Download, during installation check the xperia play driver and it should install.
When it asks click: Install anyway.
PS: It is not going to hurt anything having them installed.
Kind regards, Stefan.
You dont need drivers to use superoneclick. Your drivers should've been automatically installed when you plug in your xperia play via usb cable for the first time on any pc. You might already have the drivers installed already.
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Couple days ago I installed latest ICS 4.1.B.431 on my Xperia arc S via Sony PC Companion 2.1. The Question is If I install Xperia CWM Auto-Installer, will I be able to install future updates via Sony PC Companion.
I just want to install galaxy s3 launcher and widget with CWM.
Thanks in advance
If your bootloader is still LOCKED then YES you will be able to update via SONY PC Companion .
if you r rooted then you can install CWM auto installer.with no problem.
I checked, my bootloader is still locked, can i install cwm with locked bootloader, my phone ISN'T ROOTED. If I install galaxy s3 launcher and accuwheater widget with cwm will I be able after that make installation of future official updates via Sony PC companion. I don't want custom firmwares just official.
If ur bootloader is LOCKED then you have no problem & nothing to worry.you can still receive future updates from SONY.
YES , you can install CWM in lockedbootloader.but first you have root your device.here is the rooting istructions in this thread HERE.
After rooting you will be all set to go & can install CWM auto installer from market.
Then u can flash all the latest goodies u want.
I hope i was helpful .....
--NOIM
I now perfectly understand everything you said, can I use SuperOneClick for rooting xperia arc S beacuse it's simpliest way for rooting, i just don't know does it support my phone..
I think the SuperOneClick method is only for 4.0.2.A.0.42 version and below.
I recommend you use the guide that noim posted.
Well, i had the audacity to uninstall busybox installer from my r800x 2.3.2 because i thought i had the busybox free installed too. Thereafter, i found out that my root was not working properly. Root is still working with some apps and is not working with many apps. Now, I cant' re-install busybox because it doesn't get root rights, can't update or remove superuser.apk since even that doesn't get root rights. It seems the only app getting root rights is x-parts which i used for installing cwm. Apparently, even recovery mode is not working anymore(no busybox remember?:silly. I don't want to use factory reset! What does the settings reset under privacy settings do anyways? Any work-around for this??
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Well, i had the audacity to uninstall busybox installer from my r800x 2.3.2 because i thought i had the busybox free installed too. Thereafter, i found out that my root was not working properly. Root is still working with some apps and is not working with many apps. Now, I cant' re-install busybox because it doesn't get root rights, can't update or remove superuser.apk since even that doesn't get root rights. It seems the only app getting root rights is x-parts which i used for installing cwm. Apparently, even recovery mode is not working anymore(no busybox remember?:silly. I don't want to use factory reset! What does the settings reset under privacy settings do anyways? Any work-around for this??
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download SuperCharger_Starter_Kit_RC12.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18703418&postcount=5021 and download scriptmanager from market (if smanager can be granted su per.) then extract .zip and run it as root it will install busybox and if not working try rooting it again and at last flash firmware using flashtool and root it:good:
you live in india so i doubt you have r800{X} (just a guess)? I mean check if its r800i
Well I have tried superoneclick and doom's method many times, no luck! And, yes, its a verizon, r800x configured to use a different carrier. Also, it can go into fastboot mode, does that mean its bootloader is unlocked? I guess flashing an original ftf would discard my prl settings right? I bought this phone pre-configured for a different carrier. I just rooted it and installed nAa's cwm for xperia 2011 series. As mentioned earlier only nAa's cwm installer is getting SU rights.
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Well I have tried superoneclick and doom's method many times, no luck! And, yes, its a verizon, r800x configured to use a different carrier. Also, it can go into fastboot mode, does that mean its bootloader is unlocked? I guess flashing an original ftf would discard my prl settings right? I bought this phone pre-configured for a different carrier. I just rooted it and installed nAa's cwm for xperia 2011 series. As mentioned earlier only nAa's cwm installer is getting SU rights.
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if it can go to fastboot does't mean it is unlocked you will have to unlock it
i think its best for you to flash suitable ftf file and start again with rooting and yes you will lose your previous data, backup can only be done if you are having fully working su....
run4jit said:
Well I have tried superoneclick and doom's method many times, no luck! And, yes, its a verizon, r800x configured to use a different carrier. Also, it can go into fastboot mode, does that mean its bootloader is unlocked? I guess flashing an original ftf would discard my prl settings right? I bought this phone pre-configured for a different carrier. I just rooted it and installed nAa's cwm for xperia 2011 series. As mentioned earlier only nAa's cwm installer is getting SU rights.
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Since your xperia play originally came from verizon your bootloader is locked regardless and since your bootloader is locked you can't flash a custom kernel that comes with superuser already installed. My answer would find someone to unlock your bootloader.
Hi guys, so i have my stock Xperia Play GSM and i wanna install a custom Kernel with CWM and then root the phone using CWM. Can you please tell me what is the best Kernel for games and also has the CWM built in. Do i have to do anything else to my phone before i can do this ? I unlocked my bootloader and installed Flashtool ...
Device: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i GSM, Android 2.3.4 -> 4.0.2.A.0.69
Thanks !
I can't tell you which is the best, and I hope all threads starting with "best" gets locked. But generally you need 2.3.3 to root but since you already have an unlocked bootloader, you can install any custom kernel, they have CWM installed so you can boot into recovery by pressing the Volume down button at Sony logo. From there you can install a custom rom that is already rooted. You need the rom and kernel to be compatible with each other in order for the phone to boot.
If you want to just root the phone you need to down grade to 2.3.3 and use the root feature in flashtool. If you want to manually install clock work mod, after rooting, use the CWM installer version 5 from this link, the option to reboot into CWM in the program will not work BTW, you'll have to do it manually. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
Sent from R800a
eksasol said:
I can't tell you which is the best, and I hope all threads starting with "best" gets locked. But generally you need 2.3.3 to root but since you already have an unlocked bootloader, you can install any custom kernel, they have CWM installed so you can boot into recovery by pressing the Volume down button at Sony logo. From there you can install a custom rom that is already rooted. You need the rom and kernel to be compatible with each other in order for the phone to boot.
If you want to just root the phone you need to down grade to 2.3.3 and use the root feature in flashtool. If you want to manually install clock work mod, after rooting, use the CWM installer version 5 from this link, the option to reboot into CWM in the program will not work BTW, you'll have to do it manually. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
Sent from R800a
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If my bootloader would be locked, would flashtool work ? I wanna downgrade to 2.3.3 but when i do so, the program get's stuck at 17% ... When i flash the ROM, do i need to check/uncheck any items ? Like kernel or bootloader ?
K4maD3va said:
If my bootloader would be locked, would flashtool work ? I wanna downgrade to 2.3.3 but when i do so, the program get's stuck at 17% ... When i flash the ROM, do i need to check/uncheck any items ? Like kernel or bootloader ?
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The flashing process can take time, wait up to 10minutes. Sometimes it can get stuck due to bad cable or other variables. Try plugin it in a different port, preferably USB 2.0 port, and with no other USB devices connected to your computer, keep trying and it will work eventually. Try a different cable as well.
Flashtool have to work with locked bootloader, which is needed if you want to restore a locked phone to stock. You don't have to check anything unless you want to specifically exclude it from being flashes. You should flash this firmware, its 2.3.4 but it has been modified to be rootable: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
I thought you said you unlocked your bootloader though.
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.
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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.
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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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Hey guys,
since some weeks i updated my Firmware to .270. Now i want to root my device, but i don't how to do it.
When i was at .157 it was really easy, but now i have tried several ways and nothing works for me .
Can somebody help me?
Thx
akandi
akandi said:
Hey guys,
since some weeks i updated my Firmware to .270. Now i want to root my device, but i don't how to do it.
When i was at .157 it was really easy, but now i have tried several ways and nothing works for me .
Can somebody help me?
Thx
akandi
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@akandi
1) First go unlock your Bootloader Here ( Official Sony Website )
2) Download the Latest SuperSU Zip File
3) Download any Custom Kernel ( For Lollipop Of Course ) found in the Android Development Section, or you can use the boot.img kernel found in any CM 12 Rom
4) Flash the kernel on your Z1 Compact via Flashtool and enter recovery and flash the Latest SuperSU Zip File.
5) DO NOT REBOOT! Power Down and open Flashtool
6) Select the .270 FW and Uncheck All Except Kernel and FOTA ( Uncheck Final Verification ) here we reflash the stock kernel since using the CM kernel on Stock ROM would cause a bootloop
7) Flash and reboot
or
Install Kingroot on your Computer, root your phone and once your phone receives root access install NUT's Dual Recovery, after which uninstall the Kingroot Superuser app and use SuperSU instead since its less buggy and more stable.
With the first method, once your bootloader is unlocked it is very easy to root your device even when Sony updates it. Personally I used the first method to root my phone
Does the second method unlock my bootloader?
JeyJey16 said:
Does the second method unlock my bootloader?
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No need unlock bootloader