hello everybody
i have sony xperia s with latest JB 6.2.B.1.96 firmware. so i want to know the best way to root it without unlocking bootloader
but i have a really sad memory with rooting when i was using Htc explorer cuz whe i rooted it i faced alot of lags and other problems related to performance, so when i got xperia s I said i'll never root it but now i need it
so first what is the best way to root it ?
and is rooting will effect the performance or not ?
and will i be able to update it with any official update from sony via pc companion or not ?
and the last Q, will i be able to unroot it later or not ?
thnx and really sorry if i asked to much
any help please ?
mostafa.slevin said:
hello everybody
i have sony xperia s with latest JB 6.2.B.1.96 firmware. so i want to know the best way to root it without unlocking bootloader
but i have a really sad memory with rooting when i was using Htc explorer cuz whe i rooted it i faced alot of lags and other problems related to performance, so when i got xperia s I said i'll never root it but now i need it
so first what is the best way to root it ?
and is rooting will effect the performance or not ?
and will i be able to update it with any official update from sony via pc companion or not ?
and the last Q, will i be able to unroot it later or not ?
thnx and really sorry if i asked to much
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Take look here friend..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
kumbangdesa said:
Take look here friend..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
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thank u so much .. but have u tried this ?
mostafa.slevin said:
thank u so much .. but have u tried this ?
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It works
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hey !!
pliiz you advice me to update my phone to this version 4.0.2 A 0.62 ??
Charge your battery and then just follow the instructions, if there are even instuctions
Tap the update, tap download, when the download is finished, tap install.
tkx ! I know instruction
but i'm asking if i would have a problems after updating !! because I heard that this version of android poses problem after updating for the xperia phone for exemple the LED not working when you have a call or a message !!
Sorry for my bad english
yassirlek said:
tkx ! I know instruction
but i'm asking if i would have a problems after updating !! because I heard that this version of android poses problem after updating for the xperia phone for exemple the LED not working when you have a call or a message !!
Sorry for my bad english
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4.0.2.A.0.62 is completely bugfree, it is the newest Gingerbread update, not ICS.
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Thank you !!
so i can update it !!
+ Can i back to my version after updating ??
yassirlek said:
Thank you !!
so i can update it !!
+ Can i back to my version after updating ??
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Yes, it is possible, however highly not needed. 4.0.2.A.0.62 is the best Gingerbread release for now.
however, you wont be able to root .62
link-in said:
however, you wont be able to root .62
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If he makes OTA update, while having root, then root stays aswell. Every other way will remove root.
Hi guys
I have a Sony Xperia S totally new, firs of all i already updated it to ICS 4.0.4 Compilation 6.1.A.2.55, and the bootloader is Locked
Wich is the best way for root it?
and if somebody can show me a very easy guide to do it, i realy appreciate it
Please Help Me
Thanks in Advance
adge24 said:
Hi guys
I have a Sony Xperia S totally new, firs of all i already updated it to ICS 4.0.4 Compilation 6.1.A.2.55, and the bootloader is Locked
Wich is the best way for root it?
and if somebody can show me a very easy guide to do it, i realy appreciate it
Please Help Me
Thanks in Advance
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Best one I've found (used it myself) is this one - http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/rooting-xperia-s.html
moskwiz said:
Best one I've found (used it myself) is this one - http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/rooting-xperia-s.html
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"Always working" method is flash 6.1.A.2.50 with Flashtool (without wiping anything, except if you wish) and root with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Rooting itself is done in 5 minutes. Flashing? Also 5 mins.
6.1.A.2.55 firmware is not rootable, you can just flash prerooted .55 rom in CWM, but for that you still need rooted .50.
first off all my english is not good so am sorry but i will try to explain
i cant update my rooted sony xperia s from the official update from sony he told me you have to use windows 32bit but i have 64
and i use android version 4.0.4 and my phone is get too slow ,,,, and i didnt Benefit any thing from rooting my phone
still need mony when i try to dawinlod somethings from googleplay
is rooting dosent work in all country cuz am from libya ?
plz help me cuz am thinking to sell it ....
jetset1990 said:
first off all my english is not good so am sorry but i will try to explain
i cant update my rooted sony xperia s from the official update from sony he told me you have to use windows 32bit but i have 64
and i use android version 4.0.4 and my phone is get too slow ,,,, and i didnt Benefit any thing from rooting my phone
still need mony when i try to dawinlod somethings from googleplay
is rooting dosent work in all country cuz am from libya ?
plz help me cuz am thinking to sell it ....
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Yes you can update it...... But you will lose root.
I need to clear some thing for you, rooting does not give you access to download apps free from Google Play. So you should remember that also. I am saying this because you said so-
i didnt Benefit any thing from rooting my phone
still need mony when i try to dawinlod somethings from googleplay
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Oh and please don't post links to cracked apps or wares sites. Mods are very strict about this. If you are unhappy with stock ICS, just go to the development section and check out some custom ROMs. And please be patient - JB is coming in May.
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auni said:
I need to clear some thing for you, rooting does not give you access to download apps free from Google Play. So you should remember that also. I am saying this because you said so-
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thanks for explaing that to me bro
Jackmax32 said:
Yes you can update it...... But you will lose root.
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ok how can i updateing my phone without losing root ?
abcdjdj said:
Oh and please don't post links to cracked apps or wares sites. Mods are very strict about this. If you are unhappy with stock ICS, just go to the development section and check out some custom ROMs. And please be patient - JB is coming in May.
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ok thanks : ) and whats jb jill brack ? whats the benefit or diffrent of using jb ?
jetset1990 said:
ok how can i updateing my phone without losing root ?
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For that, you have to flash a pre rooted rom using flash tool.... If you are planning on upgrading to ICS firmware, no need of flashing pre - rooted rom.. Every ICS firmware on Xperia S can be rooted easily (1 minute work).. So update you phone using PC companion or flashtool and then root it...
jetset1990 said:
ok thanks : ) and whats jb jill brack ? whats the benefit or diffrent of using jb ?
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Root is completely different from jailbreak...
There is no jailbreak for Android...
In Android JB means 'Jelly Bean' aka android 4.1
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hello.i need some help with my Xperia S lt26i.i'm on stock ICS .55 firmware and i want to root.but i'm not really sure if my bootloader is locked or unlocked.when i go to service info it says : Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes.so this is locked but i can unlock my bootloader?
and the best method to root and flash a custom rom?i've seen some tutorials but i don't know what to use.i don't want to downgrade or something.
thanks you for time and sorry for the noob questions but i am new on the xperia rooting.
Grigoris0r20r said:
hello.i need some help with my Xperia S lt26i.i'm on stock ICS .55 firmware and i want to root.but i'm not really sure if my bootloader is locked or unlocked.when i go to service info it says : Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes.so this is locked but i can unlock my bootloader?
and the best method to root and flash a custom rom?i've seen some tutorials but i don't know what to use.i don't want to downgrade or something.
thanks you for time and sorry for the noob questions but i am new on the xperia rooting.
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Yes you can unlock bootloader,after unlock you will lose DRM Keys that can't be restore,and also BRAVIA Engine won't work.
About root check youtube to know more and understand.
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thank you so much for your help! i will wait a litle bit longer for the official update and if they don't release it i will root.thanks!
Complete Guide For Flashing ROM
Grigoris0r20r said:
hello.i need some help with my Xperia S lt26i.i'm on stock ICS .55 firmware and i want to root.but i'm not really sure if my bootloader is locked or unlocked.when i go to service info it says : Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes.so this is locked but i can unlock my bootloader?
and the best method to root and flash a custom rom?i've seen some tutorials but i don't know what to use.i don't want to downgrade or something.
thanks you for time and sorry for the noob questions but i am new on the xperia rooting.
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Hello @Grigoris0r20r,
Its really simple if you follow the steps,
Here is a step by step post for the same. Click [Here]
Its A Complete Beginners Guide.
It would surely help.
Regards,
Dwarkesh
dwarkesh2492 said:
Hello @Grigoris0r20r,
Its really simple if you follow the steps,
Here is a step by step post for the same. Click [Here]
Its A Complete Beginners Guide.
It would surely help.
Regards,
Dwarkesh
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thank you so much!!!! very helpfull guide! i think that i am gonna stick with locked bootloader for a while.and like all the phone if i root it it will void my warranty right? thank you! :good::good::good::good::good:
pannekoek28 said:
You can always root your device. You will still receive OTA (over the air) updates. I highly recommend to root your xperia S, because it is very easy and I can't name a negative thing about it. To root your .55 firmware, search in the android development thread for a topic about rooting this specific firmware. It's called New root method or something like that. I'm on my mobile now so I can't give you a link.
As for bootloader: yes, you can unlock it. I personally don't recommend it, (a lot of others will), because you won't be able to go back to normal and I find it very difficult to do. There are about 2-3 ROMs that can be installed with a locked bootloader. I also have a locked one and used Xzxperience 2 for quite a time.
Good luck with rooting (and unlocking?) and welcome to the forums
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i think u say about this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204321
i've found it easy.what about your rom? is it stable and fast? oh and if you don't mind one more question.u said that i am be able to receive OTA updates.so if i have a custom rom i am still gonna be able to receive official OTA updates? thank you for your help!!! and like you said i think i am gonna stick with locked bootloader.i only have some months my XS.
Grigoris0r20r said:
i think u say about this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204321
i've found it easy.what about your rom? is it stable and fast? oh and if you don't mind one more question.u said that i am be able to receive OTA updates.so if i have a custom rom i am still gonna be able to receive official OTA updates? thank you for your help!!! and like you said i think i am gonna stick with locked bootloader.i only have some months my XS.
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Unfortunately No, You Will Not Get Sony Official Update.
Yes Having a locked bootloader is a good idea till JB rolls out
dwarkesh2492 said:
Unfortunately No, You Will Not Get Sony Official Update.
Yes Having a locked bootloader is a good idea till JB rolls out
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the only bad with locked bootloader is that you can't flash all the roms.but its ok.i think i am gonna root it soon cause sony is not gonna release the official update soon i think.
Lets hope it does!
dwarkesh2492 said:
Lets hope it does!
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well mate i have already rooted my LT 26i to Jelly bean, it will be June to get official update.
don't worry about the warranty, u can re-lock your boot loader any time and flash it with .55 and no one will know that u had rooted your phone and u can do the official updates with OTA or PC companion or from service center.
i can 100% guarantee u that cz i have already tested it on EMMA ( official software for Sony )
if u want to know the details how to unlock boot-loader, root and install leaked Jelly bean, its all in the forum
if u don't understand then i can help out
epicsha said:
well mate i have already rooted my LT 26i to Jelly bean, it will be June to get official update.
don't worry about the warranty, u can re-lock your boot loader any time and flash it with .55 and no one will know that u had rooted your phone and u can do the official updates with OTA or PC companion or from service center.
i can 100% guarantee u that cz i have already tested it on EMMA ( official software for Sony )
if u want to know the details how to unlock boot-loader, root and install leaked Jelly bean, its all in the forum
if u don't understand then i can help out
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i will wait for a bit longer for the official update,otherwise i am gonna root it.did u used the ftf .200 that they posted here?
Grigoris0r20r said:
i will wait for a bit longer for the official update,otherwise i am gonna root it.did u used the ftf .200 that they posted here?
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Nope i used .197 and its decent. let it run till official update ;p
epicsha said:
Nope i used .197 and its decent. let it run till official update ;p
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heheh yeah thats true.maybe i will try it soon.they said end of may but they did say what year lol
pannekoek28 said:
I really enjoyed the ROM. It had some nice features (toggles in status bar, CPU over/underclocking) and a really nice look.
To be honest I'm not really sure about OTA updates in custom ROM's. As far as I can recall you will NOT receive OTA updates. But you don't need them, because you can flash the official JB firmware when it's out with flashtool.
Good luck
Oh and btw, yes I meant that thread you mentioned. It works really easy
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yeah thats what i saw.a few clicks and you are done.btw do you know any other roms that don't want unlocked bootloader?i saw the list for jb roms but all need unlocked bootloader.
pannekoek28 said:
I know this ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139152) is for locked bootloaders too. That's all I've found yet.
I havn't tried this one, but I am planning to do so. (after JB ofcourse )
I will stick with .55 firmware now, until JB releases. If I like it I will keep it (will use some mods though).
If I don't like it, I will switch to the ROM above. If I don't like that one I might unlock my bootloader.
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nice!!! thank you! so if i root my phone and keep the bootloader locked i can still receive the new update when it rolls out.right?
and one noob question.whats the point of rooting it if not using another rom?just to overclock?
There is no need to worry if u want to root the phone or unlock the boot loader nor u have to get worried that u will loose your warranty.
i have already tried it on official software
epicsha said:
There is no need to worry if u want to root the phone or unlock the boot loader nor u have to get worried that u will loose your warranty.
i have already tried it on official software
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hmmm nice then!!!
But I have already tested on my LT26i. Can u explain me what model u have and what are the things u have done. I would help u as much as I can!
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pannekoek28 said:
you WILL lose warranty if you unlock your bootloader. in the Android development forum there is a thread that describes how to keep warranty, but it won't work for me [/QUOT
hmmmm i see.no need to root it now though cause i received the official update yesterday so its ok.at least they fixed the cam.but not the lag when you record on full HD.
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Im using XPERIA M DUAL and i have some doubts.....
My Mobile Is Rooted One...
Still shall i able to recieved 4.3 Update from sony????
If yes, after updating 4.3, my mobile is to be rooted condition or not???
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Thanks frendz...
i have few more doubts...
i've know that there is two method to update a phone software officially,
One is FTOA another one is through PC Companion...
I asked you frendz which method is best? bcoz both the two method has varying in data sizes, why this variation..
Tell me ur suggestion...
and frendz, who are already updated.........
are you having any problem???
i've heared from sonymobile forum that 4.3 update has lot of bugs.
is it true...??
Give your feedback about 4.3 Jb in m dual....
Pls Reply me Experts.....
Update your phone through pc companion if u did not receive the OTA. Or if that doesn't help, you can download the FTF for the firmware you want and flash it through flashtool. And no, you don't need to be rooted to use flashtool and update
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ananthtcr said:
Im using XPERIA M DUAL and i have some doubts.....
My Mobile Is Rooted One...
Still shall i able to recieved 4.3 Update from sony????
If yes, after updating 4.3, my mobile is to be rooted condition or not???
Pls Reply me Experts.....
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You can update to 4.3 root is no matter
After updating to 4.3 you will lose your root access. So once again you need to root with different methods (see in general section) for that you need to unlock bootloader/4.3 ftf file
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Nope you won't get official update from SONY ( If you are in India).But you can flash 4.3 FTF file
Are you from India?
then you couldn't update officially, as "xdasenior' said (as I do)
you could download FTF of 2005 & flash with flash tool
all of these are available in our forum itself.
for rooting, you had to download both older & newer firmware (4.2 and 4.3)
then use niki root
ananthtcr said:
Im using XPERIA M DUAL and i have some doubts.....
My Mobile Is Rooted One...
Still shall i able to recieved 4.3 Update from sony????
If yes, after updating 4.3, my mobile is to be rooted condition or not???
********************************************* solved ***************************************************************
Thanks frendz...
i have few more doubts...
i've know that there is two method to update a phone software officially,
One is FTOA another one is through PC Companion...
I asked you frendz which method is best? bcoz both the two method has varying in data sizes, why this variation..
Tell me ur suggestion...
and frendz, who are already updated.........
are you having any problem???
i've heared from sonymobile forum that 4.3 update has lot of bugs.
is it true...??
Give your feedback about 4.3 Jb in m dual....
Pls Reply me Experts.....
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Both pc companion and FOTA are for updating, dont worry about the size, they will both get you 4.3.
Yes 4.3 does have quite a few bugs, but they have all been fixed. Go to the stickied thread in the general section by @ansebovi and you will see the solutions to the bugs
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