I have an Xperia Play (R800x) laying around that I wanted to play around with. It's got version 2.3.4, so it looks like I can't use the zergrush method to root it, and the bootloader unlock process from Sony won't work with my device.
Is there another current rooting process? I've looked around but I'm not seeing anytihng other than paying someone else to unlock my bootloader.
Xaotikdesigns said:
I have an Xperia Play (R800x) laying around that I wanted to play around with. It's got version 2.3.4, so it looks like I can't use the zergrush method to root it, and the bootloader unlock process from Sony won't work with my device.
Is there another current rooting process? I've looked around but I'm not seeing anytihng other than paying someone else to unlock my bootloader.
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You cant not root at all on 2.3.4 firmware. You can only downgrade to 2.3.3 to root. Sorry your stuck.
chery2k said:
You cant not root at all on 2.3.4 firmware. You can only downgrade to 2.3.3 to root. Sorry your stuck.
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So, if I downgrade, will it let me root then?
chery2k said:
You cant not root at all on 2.3.4 firmware. You can only downgrade to 2.3.3 to root. Sorry your stuck.
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OK, I'm an idiot, re-read you post and yes, it will let me root. Only problem now, is I'm having trouble finding information on how exactly to do that...
I'm going to keep looking, but if you have any help you could throw my way, I'd appreciate it.
Xaotikdesigns said:
OK, I'm an idiot, re-read you post and yes, it will let me root. Only problem now, is I'm having trouble finding information on how exactly to do that...
I'm going to keep looking, but if you have any help you could throw my way, I'd appreciate it.
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Install flashtool.
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Well, ahmm, I'm kinda... wondering, what are the reasons why phones get bricked. Can you tell me tips and tricks on how not to get your play bricked. Thanks.
~noob
Don't unlock the bootloader and do an ota(over the air) update that's a sure fire way to get bricked
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Learn a bit about what you're attempting to do and why it works or doesn't work (ie. adb commands, fastboot commands, build.prop settings), that'll greatly help prevent bricking your device. Knowing is the first step to prevention. Oh, and ALWAYS backup your nand before doing anything you're not sure about (ClockworkMod Recovery is your friend here).
Okay, but i'm going to unlock the bootloader, un-root my xperia play... following the tutorials i can find in these forum. Is it okay? By the way... weird question, what does un-rooting, unlocking the boot loader's benefits?
.mitsuki said:
Okay, but i'm going to unlock the bootloader, un-root my xperia play... following the tutorials i can find in these forum. Is it okay? By the way... weird question, what does un-rooting, unlocking the boot loader's benefits?
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Why would you want to unlock the bootloader and unroot? that makes no sence, most people unlock there bootloader so they can root
.mitsuki said:
Okay, but i'm going to unlock the bootloader, un-root my xperia play... following the tutorials i can find in these forum. Is it okay? By the way... weird question, what does un-rooting, unlocking the boot loader's benefits?
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If you don't even know why you're rooting and unlocking.... why try to?
Cuz, I can try unavailable features, extra application, in all, i wanted to unlock the phones potential, in addition, custom ROMs can give me the latest version of AndRoiD. that's why.
I think he means he wants to root, and he thinks unroot = root
.mitsuki said:
Cuz, I can try unavailable features, extra application, in all, i wanted to unlock the phones potential, in addition, custom ROMs can give me the latest version of AndRoiD. that's why.
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Copy this post and insert name, It will save you the trouble of writing it out later
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320139
I can't understand what you're saying AndroHero and ff7fan4eva, will you explain it??
.mitsuki said:
I can't understand what you're saying AndroHero and ff7fan4eva, will you explain it??
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They're saying, in a slightly sarcastic/joking way, that you should read up on these matters:
What is a bootlader. What is root. What is ADB and Fastboot. Then read up on 'how to' and what to do and not to do on these subjects.
You'll most likely end up with a brick if you don't spend some what time on reading a bit before you get into unlocking/rooting etc and/or posting alot in here about issues you've encountered. Not saying that won't happen even if you read about it, but then you atleast know what you tried to do and how and that'll make it easy to help you.
Regards Dousan...
Dousan said:
They're saying, in a slightly sarcastic/joking way, that you should read up on these matters:
What is a bootlader. What is root. What is ADB and Fastboot. Then read up on 'how to' and what to do and not to do on these subjects.
You'll most likely end up with a brick if you don't spend some what time on reading a bit before you get into unlocking/rooting etc and/or posting alot in here about issues you've encountered. Not saying that won't happen even if you read about it, but then you atleast know what you tried to do and how and that'll make it easy to help you.
Regards Dousan...
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Sorry dousan i have a bad cold so i'm in one of thoes moods
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AndroHero said:
Sorry dousan i have a bad cold so i'm in one of thoes moods
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
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There must be a bug around manchester, im ill too
That isn't the reason i give vague answers though
Can you use the wireless tether when you root
I've been reading since 2 days ago. I'll follow all the instructions given from the guide.
Ive been through the forum and i want some input. I would like to root.my play but im not sure which method.to use. What I want is to get n option to unroot. Im running 2.3.3, R800i. There was this option to downgrade frst to 2.3.2 and use Gingerbreak but that seem to to have a clear unroot path. And there's the doomlords easy root. Can anyone point me to th right direction?
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Why would you want to unroot btw?
acehazard said:
Ive been through the forum and i want some input. I would like to root.my play but im not sure which method.to use. What I want is to get n option to unroot. Im running 2.3.3, R800i. There was this option to downgrade frst to 2.3.2 and use Gingerbreak but that seem to to have a clear unroot path. And there's the doomlords easy root. Can anyone point me to th right direction?
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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Go with Doomlord's Easy Root. In that thread, found here, when you scroll down through the instructions, he has also provided an Unrooting method for use ONLY if you use his method to root to begin with.
warranty
swebosdev said:
Why would you want to unroot btw?
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I understand that rooting voids the warranty so just in case I need to use that warranty I can just unroot the device. Im not sure though if they'll know if the device was rooted even if you unroot it.
netizenmt said:
Go with Doomlord's Easy Root. In that thread, found here, when you scroll down through the instructions, he has also provided an Unrooting method for use ONLY if you use his method to root to begin with.
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Something tells me Im gonna go with this method. Question though, would I still be able to get the official upgrade to ICS if ever sony releases one next year?
Also, any idea where I can get the adb drivers for the Xperia Play?
acehazard said:
Something tells me Im gonna go with this method. Question though, would I still be able to get the official upgrade to ICS if ever sony releases one next year?
Also, any idea where I can get the adb drivers for the Xperia Play?
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Sony will be releasing Ice cream sandwich (They released an alpha build already) and yeah you will be able to upgrade (Pretty sure of it)
acehazard said:
I understand that rooting voids the warranty so just in case I need to use that warranty I can just unroot the device. Im not sure though if they'll know if the device was rooted even if you unroot it.
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Thats called fraud you know!
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AndroHero said:
Thats called fraud you know!
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Only if they catch you that's why you just flashtool back to stock and your good on that front (as long as you don't have a bootloader unlocked through se website)
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Thanks for all your help guys.. Im rooted now. Just need to know what to do next. LOL
Factory unlocked Neo with root getting ICS?
guys, but what about this situation? (don't be surprised at my possibly noob questions)
I bought my Neo unlocked, I rooted it some time ago, but now I'm curious about the ICS update..will i have to unroot to do the update safely? I didn't delete any of the junk/unnecessary apps, i just froze them..so, I've been reading across different threads dealing with updates for rooted phones, and it seems that I'm gonna have to have to unfreeze the apps, unroot and then do the update via PC and not OTA..is that right?
what I would like to know is this: is it possible for me to uninstall all the unnecessary apps and then upgrade to ICS? I would uninstall only a few apps such as the chinese and japanese (POBox) keyboard, News & Weather, Office Suite, and probably just a few more minor ones..
Some say I can both keep root and upgrade to ICS without any problems but I read in many threads that I shouldn't do that, especially if I uninstalled any pre-installed apps..
I tried to root my phone with super onclick and it did not work. i have a xperia play (R800i) wit android 2.3.4 kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf. i Don't want to unlock my bootloder somone have any idea what to do? and do you need more info?
Have you connected using USB Debugging?
Sent from my Xperia Play using xda premium
CTU_Loscombe said:
Have you connected using USB Debugging?
Sent from my Xperia Play using xda premium
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of course i am not that stupid
I was not able to root mine either so I installed CWM with fastboot, but I don't know if that's what you want to do.
Have you tried using the FlashTool?
noahmay said:
of course i am not that stupid
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Wasnt meant in an offensive way lol
Just I've seen a few people who've done that
Anyway, I used Root Unlocker on mine. Occasionally it doesn't work. Sure there's a way using ADB as well.....
Sent from my Xperia Play using xda premium
CTU_Loscombe said:
Wasnt meant in an offensive way lol
Just I've seen a few people who've done that
Anyway, I used Root Unlocker on mine. Occasionally it doesn't work. Sure there's a way using ADB as well.....
Sent from my Xperia Play using xda premium
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i did not take it in a ofensive way i just say that kinda a stuff thats how i am
and if build number and frimware is the same thind i don't work on my build number i got 4.0.2.a.0.62
eksasol said:
I was not able to root mine either so I installed CWM with fastboot, but I don't know if that's what you want to do.
Have you tried using the FlashTool?
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I herad that can destroy your phone easier
Have you tried with the Zurgresh method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582 It's very simple indeed.
P.S. Fasboot never bricked my phone and I have used it lot of times!
from what ive heard you cant root .62, .69 firmware or above, you need to downgrade or flash doomkernel which is prerooted
there is another method which involves flashing rootxperia.zip from cwm by booting binary's recovery, but i don't know it that will work
Even though I flashed my phone from instruction, I am new to the lock bootloader idea. Is it possible to use fastboot while the bootloader is locked?
eksasol said:
Even though I flashed my phone from instruction, I am new to the lock bootloader idea. Is it possible to use fastboot while the bootloader is locked?
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No, you cannot use fastboot unless you're unlocked
Supervenom said:
Have you tried with the Zurgresh method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582 It's very simple indeed.
P.S. Fasboot never bricked my phone and I have used it lot of times!
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Tried it can you maybe give me a good fasboot tutorial?
jacklebott said:
No, you cannot use fastboot unless you're unlocked
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Then i take back my statement.
Do anyone know if iy will be possible to root my frimware in the future?
You don't need Fastboot to use the script I posted and and your bootloader doesn't have to be unlocked.
Try the DooMLord Easy Rooting toolkit....google it...or search here in the forums....
Make sure you're not on the latest .62 or higher firmware, download doomlords zergrush one-click, follow the instructions in the thread for it. Simple.
Here, since you probably didn't search the forums properly first -_- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
And for crying out loud you DO NOT need fastboot to root, or flash (stock) roms with flashtool!!
I'm getting really annoyed with ignorant people who spread false information. If you don't know what you're talking about, if you're new to xda and can barely do things yourself, don't try to give people advice!
I can't even count how many threads where we had to clear up false info about rooting, fastboot, flashing etc. because some new guy thought he was an expert and gave incorrect info to other new members.
Why do I care so much, and why bother ranting you may ask? It's simple, really. False information leads to mistakes that can leave a poor, unsuspecting newbie with a nice brick instead of a working phone.
Make sense? I should hope so. And for the love of God read the rules before you post! They clearly state to SEARCH the forums before posting, yet it seems nobody does. I'm pretty sure the forum tells you to read them when you sign up, and agree to the terms of use..
Sent from Asgard
captain67 said:
Make sure you're not on the latest .62 or higher firmware, download doomlords zergrush one-click, follow the instructions in the thread for it. Simple.
Here, since you probably didn't search the forums properly first -_- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
And for crying out loud you DO NOT need fastboot to root, or flash (stock) roms with flashtool!!
I'm getting really annoyed with ignorant people who spread false information. If you don't know what you're talking about, if you're new to xda and can barely do things yourself, don't try to give people advice!
I can't even count how many threads where we had to clear up false info about rooting, fastboot, flashing etc. because some new guy thought he was an expert and gave incorrect info to other new members.
Why do I care so much, and why bother ranting you may ask? It's simple, really. False information leads to mistakes that can leave a poor, unsuspecting newbie with a nice brick instead of a working phone.
Make sense? I should hope so. And for the love of God read the rules before you post! They clearly state to SEARCH the forums before posting, yet it seems nobody does. I'm pretty sure the forum tells you to read them when you sign up, and agree to the terms of use..
Sent from Asgard
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sorry i am on the .62 frimware and then i got the answer that i can't root. I serached first but i maybe serached bad then so i can understand if you are angry sorry again.
noahmay said:
Then i take back my statement.
Do anyone know if iy will be possible to root my frimware in the future?
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YOu can use flashtool, doesn't mean you will do some hardcore flashing.
The flashtool has the option to apply the zergrush method to root and is very easy to use. You can even install a more trustable busybox (1.19) for other rootie candies. (Even tought I update to 1.19.4)
But first thing I made when I bought is to unlock the bootloader, maybe don't work for you, but will NOT destroy your phone in case of failure.
Dear All,
Please be patient with me.
I live in UAE and cant find professional developers like your here.
I have Xperia play R800i 2.3.4 xxx.62 kernal.
I just want to get rid from pre-installed games and apk.
I tried to root my phone using Sony web site steps with fastboot steps.
the application could not push the superuser to the phone "I got error copying superuser .. r-only file"
After that I found the I can read the root from my phone but I can not control the files.
I just need to root the phone without loosing PSX emulator of flashing new custom roms.:silly:
Is there easiest way?
I found software on net named oneclickroot (30$), is this one real or fake?
Please help me I'm new in rooting phones.
Thanks.
fuadgreen said:
Dear All,
Please be patient with me.
I live in UAE and cant find professional developers like your here.
I have Xperia play R800i 2.3.4 xxx.62 kernal.
I just want to get rid from pre-installed games and apk.
I tried to root my phone using Sony web site steps with fastboot steps.
the application could not push the superuser to the phone "I got error copying superuser .. r-only file"
After that I found the I can read the root from my phone but I can not control the files.
I just need to root the phone without loosing PSX emulator of flashing new custom roms.:silly:
Is there easiest way?
I found software on net named oneclickroot (30$), is this one real or fake?
Please help me I'm new in rooting phones.
Thanks.
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Rooting your phone is free don't by 30 dollar software its probably a trick. Just unlock your boot loader from Sony sight and flash a custom kernel that's rooted
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)
abdel12345 said:
Rooting your phone is free don't by 30 dollar software its probably a trick. Just unlock your boot loader from Sony sight and flash a custom kernel that's rooted
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)
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Thank you brother for your advice..:good: can you suggest a safe procedures and kernal,? (With working links please)
WHEN I read many posts i got lost. All posts talking about flashing kernals and roms, while I need only to install rooted titanium.
Some pepole got stocked after flashing and ended up with brick phone.
Sorry for my long questions.
Im not proffisional and i do not want to fail.
Thanks again.
Well first go to Sony's official sight and follow the steps to unlock your boot loader from there. After that post here and I'll help you from there or if you have any trouble unlockinf
Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)
fuadgreen said:
Thank you brother for your advice..:good: can you suggest a safe procedures and kernal,? (With working links please)
WHEN I read many posts i got lost. All posts talking about flashing kernals and roms, while I need only to install rooted titanium.
Some pepole got stocked after flashing and ended up with brick phone.
Sorry for my long questions.
Im not proffisional and i do not want to fail.
Thanks again.
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I am in UAE also.. for a small price.. I can do all u need for this. I also have Xperia Play and totally understand ur problem.
saqibkhan said:
I am in UAE also.. for a small price.. I can do all u need for this. I also have Xperia Play and totally understand ur problem.
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How much you want in ED? And after this version, can I play PSX + Xperia optimized fully options?
What about other issues (baterry, wifi, touch pads... all working and guranted?).
fuadgreen said:
Thank you brother for your advice..:good: can you suggest a safe procedures and kernal,? (With working links please)
WHEN I read many posts i got lost. All posts talking about flashing kernals and roms, while I need only to install rooted titanium.
Some pepole got stocked after flashing and ended up with brick phone.
Sorry for my long questions.
Im not proffisional and i do not want to fail.
Thanks again.
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fuadgreen said:
How much you want in ED? And after this version, can I play PSX + Xperia optimized fully options?
What about other issues (baterry, wifi, touch pads... all working and guranted?).
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PM me.. I will let you know.
fuadgreen said:
Thank you brother for your advice..:good: can you suggest a safe procedures and kernal,? (With working links please)
WHEN I read many posts i got lost. All posts talking about flashing kernals and roms, while I need only to install rooted titanium.
Some pepole got stocked after flashing and ended up with brick phone.
Sorry for my long questions.
Im not proffisional and i do not want to fail.
Thanks again.
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Did you tried to root with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711
You can always downgrade to .42 firmware and root it with zergrush.
It's easier to root it with custom kernel (unlocked bootloader), but you can do it even without unlocking your bootloader.
Hi,
I'm trying to follow this guide to root my Xperia M, but it is required to have an unlocked bootloader. So, i'm trying to unlock it by following this guide and there it is recommended to do a TA Backup. For doing so, i'm found this thread, but as you can see in the FAQ, it is required to have a rooted phone...
So, can someone help me here?..... Am i missing something?
Greetings!
Haha, you can say it as a paradox, but there are two ways in rooting, with a locked or unlocked bootloader. But if it's your first time doing so, I HIGHLY recommend rooting on a locked bootloader.
Just go here, and right after rooting, go here, RIGHT AWAY. You're gonna need it and it might just save your life in the future.
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Haha, you can say it as a paradox, but there are two ways in rooting, with a locked or unlocked bootloader. But if it's your first time doing so, I HIGHLY recommend rooting on a locked bootloader.
Just go here, and right after rooting, go here, RIGHT AWAY. You're gonna need it and it might just save your life in the future.
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Will this method work on my Xperia M C1904 (4.1.2 , 15.1.C.1.17 ) ?
My bootloader can be unlocked.
Yes, but if it doesn't, use this instead.