Hi guys, as the title said, I want to root my new Xperia Play R800a, and I am very lost right now. Ultimately, my goal is to install Xperia NXT 2r1. I think that since I have the r800a version, I am not able unlock the bootloader, so I am ok with not having a custom kernel.
But the problem is, I'm totally lost right now. Could anyone show me a guide or something to what I'm supposed to do to start? That's all I'm asking.
What I HAVE done is downloaded everything they asked for me to download in the post, and have installed flashtools, but whenever I try flashing the firmware 4.0.2 enhanced, I am not able to do so. It is just stuck on a screen where it tells me to go to fastboot mode, but I go to fastboot mode, and for some reason it isn't recognized. (I know it's fastboot because the power button is glowing blue.) I think a driver might be installed incorrectly, but I'm not sure how to install it correctly after.
I'm sorry if my post isn't that helpful, I'll add any more information if you guys want me too.
Thanks in advance.
fishvtt said:
Hi guys, as the title said, I want to root my new Xperia Play R800a, and I am very lost right now. Ultimately, my goal is to install Xperia NXT 2r1. I think that since I have the r800a version, I am not able unlock the bootloader, so I am ok with not having a custom kernel.
But the problem is, I'm totally lost right now. Could anyone show me a guide or something to what I'm supposed to do to start? That's all I'm asking.
What I HAVE done is downloaded everything they asked for me to download in the post, and have installed flashtools, but whenever I try flashing the firmware 4.0.2 enhanced, I am not able to do so. It is just stuck on a screen where it tells me to go to fastboot mode, but I go to fastboot mode, and for some reason it isn't recognized. (I know it's fastboot because the power button is glowing blue.) I think a driver might be installed incorrectly, but I'm not sure how to install it correctly after.
I'm sorry if my post isn't that helpful, I'll add any more information if you guys want me too.
Thanks in advance.
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for flashing a firmware u should go to flashmode u should turn off the phone then press and hold back button and connect ur usb(the power button led should turn to green)
raminta said:
for flashing a firmware u should go to flashmode u should turn off the phone then press and hold back button and connect ur usb(the power button led should turn to green)
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Thank you, I actually did that right after. What's wrong now though, is that I got it flashed, but If i try to root it, nothing happens. I press the button and there is no response. Any solutions?
Thanks in advance.
fishvtt said:
Thank you, I actually did that right after. What's wrong now though, is that I got it flashed, but If i try to root it, nothing happens. I press the button and there is no response. Any solutions?
Thanks in advance.
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Maybe the firmware is the problem
Which version did u flash???
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raminta said:
Maybe the firmware is the problem
Which version did u flash???
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Sorry for the late response -
I flashed Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced, the one that they told me to flash in the guide.
I did notice however, that it said that it was for r800i. I just assumed it was universal. Is there a specific firmware I should be flashing for r800a?
fishvtt said:
Sorry for the late response -
I flashed Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced, the one that they told me to flash in the guide.
I did notice however, that it said that it was for r800i. I just assumed it was universal. Is there a specific firmware I should be flashing for r800a?
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Yes u can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40288690
At "official firmwares -> R800a"
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raminta said:
Yes u can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40288690
At "official firmwares -> R800a"
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Thanks for the response!
I went to that link and downloaded and flashed R800a_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftfwith vendor partition NEWEST FTF, but the same thing happens when I try to root. It's like the button is unresponsive. Is there a specific ftf I was supposed to flash?
Alright found out the problem. Apparently there are two versions of flashtool. One version doesn't work while the other does. I honestly don't know what the difference is. But for other people who might be facing the same problem, if your flashtool has only three icons, Flash, Root, and check for SU permissions I think (it looks like a key), then you have the wrong version. Your flashtool should have 7 icons.
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fishvtt said:
Sorry for the late response -
I flashed Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58 Enhanced, the one that they told me to flash in the guide.
I did notice however, that it said that it was for r800i. I just assumed it was universal. Is there a specific firmware I should be flashing for r800a?
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The R800a/at and the R800i have the same hardware all around
SubjectSigma said:
The R800a/at and the R800i have the same hardware all around
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Oh yes, I found that out a bit later. The problem was lying in the flashtools I was using. Once I got the right flashtools, I reflashed the previous firmware rooted it, installed the rom, and it all worked perfectly.
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Hey peeps - another annoying n00b question (sorry)
I have the Doom v3 kernel and stock 2.3.3
Just want to know how I can boot into recovery so I can install a ROM zip?
I have tried every combination of buttons on startup including Power then tapping and holding Back and I cant get into recovery mode.
Please help i really want to try the GingerStation rom
Turn device off. When off press the power button once, then start tapping any hardware button untill device boots into recovery. You can also try doomlords xCharge app from the market.
Sorry i havent been very active in the forums recently. I will be updating rom soon with some cool features and a new name
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I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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Simmo3D said:
I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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You have to turn the phone on, when you see the first image of the android on the screen keep tapping the back button, you will get in trust me I had the same problem
Simmo3D said:
I have tried xCharge, all it does is reboots the phone
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AFAIK you have to boot into recovery the standard way. Like the person above described. Once you do that CWM creates a directory in /cache called "recovery" then xCharge works fine
OmG it worked.. thanks alot guys!!
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hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas
brockyneo said:
hi guys having same problem everything installed ok but wont boot into recovery either way any ideas
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Did you try everything from this thread?
eg. Pushing back/wolume button (or maybe other) when the led lights.
If yes. Try get to it using command or reflash boot.img
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I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....
akira.pwr said:
I have a stock Play, but I'm not good to reboot into recovery....
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Have you installed CWM?
No, I don't know how to do it...
akira.pwr said:
No, I don't know how to do it...
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Are you rooted?
If not, do you know how to do that?
No, it's completely stock, I've read I have to flash a file in recovery, I've got it, but I don't know how to reboot in recovery with button combination.
To get cwm, root using doomlords easy toolkit, search development
Then install this app and click install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
After you have installed that, boot on your phone, and when you see the sony ericsson screen, repeatedly tap volume down until you get into cwm
WOW! It's very easy this way, thanks a lot
Another quick question, now bootloader is unlocked?
Can I flash any custom roms like any other device? (flash in recovery mode)
Thanks again.
That way i showed is to install CWM with a LOCKED bootloader.
This will allow you to flash STOCK based roms, no others
This is not unlocking bootloader, just getting CWM
If you want to unlock your bootloader, you have to go to the sony website or pay to unlock it
Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.
akira.pwr said:
Oh, so I can't flash CM roms, but I can with stock based, right?
I knew about Sony website, but I though there was other ways to have the bootloader unlocked.
Well, thank you a lot, now I have to find a good stock based rom.
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Yeah!
Before anything, make a nandroid backup!
I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.
akira.pwr said:
I have to upgrade to latest fw with flashtool (in Italy we haven't), I'm learning all this night, but most of work is done thanks to you.
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don't know whats going on! phone said update and I did, few time later phone unable to boot. Pressing power button phone give small vibration. Don't know whats going on. Never flash or root before.
bobbypab said:
don't know whats going on! phone said update and I did, few time later phone unable to boot. Pressing power button phone give small vibration. Don't know whats going on. Never flash or root before.
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Try using flashtool to reflash a firmware, it should fix your issue
To go along with the previous post, just use SE Updater, to reflash it back to stock. It has saved me a few times!
KeiranFTW said:
Try using flashtool to reflash a firmware, it should fix your issue
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please give me the tools and latest firmware link and process of flash link. my phone is gsm unlock ver.
bobbypab said:
please give me the tools and latest firmware link and process of flash link. my phone is gsm unlock ver.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409355 <- ftf, goes in flashtool firmware folder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299 <-flashtool
To put your phone in flash mode, turn it off, hold the back button and plug in usb cable.
flashtool will tell you what to do
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409355 <- ftf, goes in flashtool firmware folder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299 <-flashtool
To put your phone in flash mode, turn it off, hold the back button and plug in usb cable.
flashtool will tell you what to do
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it will be kind if you give me any active link Flashtool version 0.6.7.0 - Windows
didnt found by me
bobbypab said:
it will be kind if you give me any active link Flashtool version 0.6.7.0 - Windows
didnt found by me
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On my phone atm (sleeping myself) but on the first post on flash tool topic it tells you where to download.
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KeiranFTW said:
On my phone atm (sleeping myself) but on the first post on flash tool topic it tells you where to download.
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Big thanks and hug to you.
Have a Xperia Play and have been trying to root for the past week now!
I have used at least 7 different programs but none of them work.
Im afraid the problem is i cant get into fastboot mode and my blue light wont turn on.
If thats the problem is there a way to fix it?
And if its not what is the problem and can i fix it?
GamerUpToDate said:
Have a Xperia Play and have been trying to root for the past week now!
I have used at least 7 different programs but none of them work.
Im afraid the problem is i cant get into fastboot mode and my blue light wont turn on.
If thats the problem is there a way to fix it?
And if its not what is the problem and can i fix it?
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Wait if you are just rooting you don't need to do that. What model is your phone?
Check if your bootloader isn't locked and you have unlock it first.
Rooting methods like Zerg rush not working on 2.3.4 software.
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Thanks, but i havent figured out exactly what my bootloader is.
I have the Xperia PLAY R800x and gingerbread 2.3.3.
I just tried Flashtool and that didnt work either because my phone wont go into
Fast mode.
Updated after November 2011?
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S34Qu4K3 said:
Updated after November 2011?
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Yeah i got an update from the Sony Update Service.
You have to flash a previous firmware, since November 2011 update, zergRush xploit doesn't work
S34Qu4K3 said:
You have to flash a previous firmware, since November 2011 update, zergRush xploit doesn't work
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How can i do that? Are you sure itll work?
Can i use the Flashtool because last time i tried using it it didnt work but
i dont think i used it right.
It's the only whay unless you unlock you bootloader and flash a new kernel
Yeah, it will work. Use flashtool
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S34Qu4K3 said:
It's the only whay unless you unlock you bootloader and flash a new kernel
Yeah, it will work. Use flashtool
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Ok only thing is i need proper instructions cause the videos for that are messed up and old.
I also need a link for the previos firmware.
But last time i triedd i could only go into flashmode.
Screw that i think i might not have been able to do either.
I need good instructions
GamerUpToDate said:
Ok only thing is i need proper instructions cause the videos for that are messed up and old.
I also need a link for the previos firmware.
But last time i triedd i could only go into flashmode.
Screw that i think i might not have been able to do either.
I need good instructions
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What I would do is flash back but at first check if your fastboot is actually not working.
Turn off the device and check it, take out the battery and put it back in then hold search button and plug in usb if you have a blue light then fastboot is ok.
You also need Android ADB drivers which you need to have the Android SDK to get them or if you have flashtool there is a drivers folder which is the simplest method to install ADB bridge.
Then using flashtool (if it worked) flashed the DoomLord Kernel, if it says you have no permission to do so then you need to unlock your bootloader.
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Check if your bootloader isn't locked and you have unlock it first.
Rooting methods like Zerg rush not working on 2.3.4 software.
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ZergRush worked for me on the 2.3.4 but I've a GSM model so it might be different.
sewer56lol said:
What I would do is flash back but at first check if your fastboot is actually not working.
Turn off the device and check it, take out the battery and put it back in then hold search button and plug in usb if you have a blue light then fastboot is ok.
You also need Android ADB drivers which you need to have the Android SDK to get them or if you have flashtool there is a drivers folder which is the simplest method to install ADB bridge.
Then using flashtool (if it worked) flashed the DoomLord Kernel, if it says you have no permission to do so then you need to unlock your bootloader.
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ZergRush worked for me on the 2.3.4 but I've a GSM model so it might be different.
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Ok I will most defenetly install the adb drivers once I know where to get them. How do I know if I have the android sdk?
I have the flashtool but when I downloaded it it came with 3 programs and no folders.
Can you give me the link to the folders or to the flashtool that has the folders with it when you install it?
I also need the link to the doom kernel which I might have and instructions on how to flash it.
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Ok I will most defenetly install the adb drivers once I know where to get them. How do I know if I have the android sdk?
I have the flashtool but when I downloaded it it came with 3 programs and no folders.
Can you give me the link to the folders or to the flashtool that has the folders with it when you install it?
I also need the link to the doom kernel which I might have and instructions on how to flash it.
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You should first download flashtool. Then use flashtool to flash the verizon firmware. I will provide a link. Then enter flashmode by turning your phone off completely. Hold the back button, and plug the usb in the computer and then into the phone while still holding the back button. A green light should appear on the top. Then flash the firmware and there. Then use superoneclick to root
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Luckily you have flashtool so you do not need the Android Sdk. There should be a drivers folder in your flashtool and an executable inside that will install like a normal program. This contains all the drivers you will ever need.
On every time it installs one it will prompt you to install or not install jusf click install and you will be asked this about 20 times for each driver.
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MrHaPpY66 said:
You should first download flashtool. Then use flashtool to flash the verizon firmware. I will provide a link. Then enter flashmode by turning your phone off completely. Hold the back button, and plug the usb in the computer and then into the phone while still holding the back button. A green light should appear on the top. Then flash the firmware and there. Then use superoneclick to root
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Ok thnx but i dont see the link and i have ATT not verizon can i still do it?
GamerUpToDate said:
Ok thnx but i dont see the link and i have ATT not verizon can i still do it?
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you said you had the r800x ,the verizon xperia play , didn't you? well anyway just tell me the correct model of your phone. also here's a link for the latest flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/. i'll add superoneclick later since i'm having problems uploading it
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you said you had the r800x ,the verizon xperia play , didn't you? well anyway just tell me the correct model of your phone. also here's a link for the latest flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/. i'll add superoneclick later since i'm having problems uploading it
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Ok exact model of my phone is as described...
Sony Erricson Xperia PLAY (R800x) ATT 4G
I found the folders in the flashtool i was just looking in the wrong place.
I already have superoneclick dont worry.
Can you just tell me what to do now that i found the folders for Flashtool?
GamerUpToDate said:
Ok exact model of my phone is as described...
Sony Erricson Xperia PLAY (R800x) ATT 4G
I found the folders in the flashtool i was just looking in the wrong place.
I already have superoneclick dont worry.
Can you just tell me what to do now that i found the folders for Flashtool?
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If I remember correctly, the xperia play 4g was R800at and not R800x. Well anyway you have to download the firmware for your phone. Then place it in the firmware folder inside the flashtool folder. This should be the correct firmware for your phone. http://www.mediafire.com/?qqvtl484nlz3gq0 just place the ftf in the firmware folder. Start flashtool, click flash, then choose flashmode. Select the firmware.There should be instructions on how to plug in your phone and there it should flash.
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Help someone...
Hey guys, on my Play it keeps starting up apps in the background. Anyone knows how to sort it out? My phone is constantly using about 280mb+ of memory which is stupid. Anyone help me out?
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If I remember correctly, the xperia play 4g was R800at and not R800x. Well anyway you have to download the firmware for your phone. Then place it in the firmware folder inside the flashtool folder. This should be the correct firmware for your phone. http://www.mediafire.com/?qqvtl484nlz3gq0 just place the ftf in the firmware folder. Start flashtool, click flash, then choose flashmode. Select the firmware.There should be instructions on how to plug in your phone and there it should flash.
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What do i do after i flash it? Because i already did everything but the flashing just waiting to know what to do next.
When I try to boot it up (using the power button of course), the LED above the USB connection place flashes green, and the phone vibrates once and does nothing.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
Dr4G0nZ said:
When I try to boot it up (using the power button of course), the LED above the USB connection place flashes green, and the phone vibrates once and does nothing.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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Your question is too general. Did you do anything to your phone?
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Your question is too general. Did you do anything to your phone?
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I found the issue; can't use SEUS after you unlock the bootloader. Thanks anyways! All I did was flash a rom that relocked my bootloader (?? don't know the terms), and then run SEUS again.
you cant relock a bootloader with a rom.. you need help fro this thread. download a ftf firmware and flash t using flashtool so that the phone boots p and then check the bootloader status .....later depending on it, flash a custom kernel and rom (optional though recommended)
Dr4G0nZ said:
I found the issue; can't use SEUS after you unlock the bootloader. Thanks anyways! All I did was flash a rom that relocked my bootloader (?? don't know the terms), and then run SEUS again.
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Well, there are scripts available that can relock the bootloader...
Link-in's method works too.
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you cant relock a bootloader with a rom.. you need help fro this thread. download a ftf firmware and flash t using flashtool so that the phone boots p and then check the bootloader status .....later depending on it, flash a custom kernel and rom (optional though recommended)
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Well, there are scripts available that can relock the bootloader...
Link-in's method works too.
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Whoops, guess I meant I flashed an FTF... lol. Something I found on YouTube.
But yeah, I've run into another problem; while rooting the phone (using this guide over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957), I think I've bricked my phone again. I didn't enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources, so it got stuck at Daemon Started Successfully. Haven't been able to boot into my phone since. Sorry if this problem has been solved before, wasn't able to find the solution while searching that thread.'
EDIT: ...sorry again, managed to stumble my way through and revive my phone.
Dr4G0nZ said:
Whoops, guess I meant I flashed an FTF... lol. Something I found on YouTube.
But yeah, I've run into another problem; while rooting the phone (using this guide over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957), I think I've bricked my phone again. I didn't enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources, so it got stuck at Daemon Started Successfully. Haven't been able to boot into my phone since. Sorry if this problem has been solved before, wasn't able to find the solution while searching that thread.'
EDIT: ...sorry again, managed to stumble my way through and revive my phone.
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Android is like that, phone brick doesn't mean need to send to repair centre, you can fix it urself
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Device info:
Acro S running stock 6.2.b.1.96 with locked bootloader
This is what I believe is the process in short:
Flash 6.2.B.0.211 Kernel
Use DoomLord's one click root .bat
Flash 6.2.b.1.96 Kernel
I am getting stuck on the second step. The batch file says "LT26w (6.2.B.1.96) is not supported". My question is, shouldn't flashing a kernel change the build number? Am I goofing up somewhere? Feels stupid when the same thing works for everyone else so there are no similar posts.
Thank you for your time.
Edit: Note to Mods
Missed the sticky about posting the questions in the sub-forum. Tried deleting this to no avail.
are you using the root kit doomlord recomended to use?
its also version spesific as he mentioned
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Envious_Data said:
are you using the root kit doomlord recomended to use?
its also version spesific as he mentioned
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I'll be damned. Was using v16 instead of v18 of his easy rooting toolkit. Solved. Thanks man for pointing it out.
Great to hear you're sorted. I'm looking to get my Acro S rooted over the next week or two and I wondered if I could ask you a couple of quick questions please?
Did you back up your apps and data before rooting?
How did you get to flash the earlier FW? Flashtool seems to say disconnect usb, turn off, then press and hold the back button , the reconnect the usb lead and turn back on - I have tried this but nothing seems to happen
I have installed Flashtool and the adb drivers.
Any pointers you can give would be great.
Cheers,
John
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Jwsail said:
Great to hear you're sorted. I'm looking to get my Acro S rooted over the next week or two and I wondered if I could ask you a couple of quick questions please?
Did you back up your apps and data before rooting?
How did you get to flash the earlier FW? Flashtool seems to say disconnect usb, turn off, then press and hold the back button , the reconnect the usb lead and turn back on - I have tried this but nothing seems to happen
I have installed Flashtool and the adb drivers.
Any pointers you can give would be great.
Cheers,
John
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hi, acro s user here. .96 firmware. can you teach me how to do the flashing? I've been having a hard time flashing mine. Everytime I do the flash it still has the .96 firmware... Not sure if I'm doing it right.... Can anyome teach me how to or post the the link for the step-by-step procedure of flashing? Thanks....
Jwsail said:
Great to hear you're sorted. I'm looking to get my Acro S rooted over the next week or two and I wondered if I could ask you a couple of quick questions please?
Did you back up your apps and data before rooting?
How did you get to flash the earlier FW? Flashtool seems to say disconnect usb, turn off, then press and hold the back button , the reconnect the usb lead and turn back on - I have tried this but nothing seems to happen
I have installed Flashtool and the adb drivers.
Any pointers you can give would be great.
Cheers,
John
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you do know that instead of pressing back button, you hold volume down?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302569
hi, acro s user here. .96 firmware. can you teach me how to do the
flashing? I've been having a hard time flashing mine. Everytime I do
the flash it still has the .96 firmware... Not sure if I'm doing it right....
Can anyome teach me how to or post the the link for the step-by-
step procedure of flashing? Thanks....
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and you could use this app now to root acro s. I confirm it is working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453709
Flashing .211 FW issue
Hi guys. I'm encountering an issue with my acro S that has .96 firmware. I've been trying to flash the .211 FW for a couple of times but still stuck with the .96. As per the threads abt flashing, it takes minutes but mine just takes a couple of seconds. As of the moment I deleted the flashtool and currently dloading it again. Just not sure that could be the problem. Any help?
First of all you flash the whole .96 firmware, then .211 kernel and then root (make sure unkown resources and usb debuggin checked) and watch on ur phone and accept superuser permission... then flash back .96 kernel....
Jwsail said:
Did you back up your apps and data before rooting?
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Nope. No need. Since you are just flashing the kernel, you dont lose any data. If you are really new to this, it wouldnt hurt to take a backup, in case things go south.
In any case, the link ronin1728 posted looks great and hassle free.
ermond012 said:
Hi guys. I'm encountering an issue with my acro S that has .96 firmware. I've been trying to flash the .211 FW for a couple of times but still stuck with the .96. As per the threads abt flashing, it takes minutes but mine just takes a couple of seconds. As of the moment I deleted the flashtool and currently dloading it again. Just not sure that could be the problem. Any help?
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Even if you flash the .211 kernel (NOT the whole firmware), the build number will still show as .96 but the easy rooting toolkit will read it as .211.
Check out ronin1728's link for an easier alternative.
Belated thanks for the advice folks,
I followed Ronins link to vroot and it worked like a charm
Now to start getting rid of some bloatware......
John
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