[Q] Xperia Acro S 6.2.b.1.96 Rooting Issue - Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion

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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XperienceD said:
Have a read of the existing thread in general.
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there isn't any help there...
So you have an unlocked bootloader (since you used rooted 2.3.4). did you try to reflash that firmware?
Did you try with Doomlords kernel?
Did you try relocking your bootloader and use pcc or seus to repair?
There are several things that can be done, don't panic.....
there is also a thread around here about weird battery behaviour, i'm on my phone now and can't find it for you atm otherwise I'd give you the link.
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Nirak said:
So you have an unlocked bootloader (since you used rooted 2.3.4). did you try to reflash that firmware?
Did you try with Doomlords kernel?
Did you try relocking your bootloader and use pcc or seus to repair?
There are several things that can be done, don't panic.....
there is also a thread around here about weird battery behaviour, i'm on my phone now and can't find it for you atm otherwise I'd give you the link.
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I tried all the methods .Even doomkernel doesn't work.
Now I'm searching the thread you mentioned
If you plug in the charger(USB) and remove the battery the phone should boot. Try a battery calibration app.
sinkster
well, you all probably found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271309
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After flashing the AROMA ROM through CWM, my phone rebooted and does not show any Sony logo. Only black screen. If I press the power on button, the phone vibrates. ANY IDEAS? I'm panicking like hell... :crying:
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The problem is that I don't see any screen. I can't enter CWM. The only option I'm having is flashing FTF through Flashtool. Will tell what's up asap. In the meantime, please try to help more! Thanks.
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P.S this process can't be messed up with... Only if you disconnect your phone while flashing xD
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markslo112 said:
Okay, luckily I managed to make it work after flashing the stock FTF file through Flashtool. I thought I was about to die! :crying: :laugh:
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It's good to see that you was able to solve your problem! Next time don't panic because it won't work in your advantage. In fact panicking will make the problem worse :good:
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Ben36 said:
Flashtool
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how do i do it? sorry im kind of a noob
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmmThXTWu74&feature=youtube_gdata_player
But where he holds the back key. We hold volume down
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tajwar said:
how do i do it? sorry im kind of a noob
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Flashtool method is available in this forum, just search for it . There will be detailed method with pictures. Search for stock 6.1.a.2.50 ftf, which is also available in this forum.
In ur case, uncheck wipe user data and wipe app log before flashing. U won't lose any data but you'll lose root and cwm. So u must root again using bin4ry method and reinstall cwm after u flash.
Please note that 6.1.a.2.55 doesn't support bin4ry method. So u have to update to 6.1.a.2.50.
Good luck!
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[Q] Want to root and install R800a, very lost.

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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.
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I'm sorry if my post isn't that helpful, I'll add any more information if you guys want me too.
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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?
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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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im beginner at all, the most thing im not use is backup
can somebody help me? missing that button + notification bar, i cant do anything
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doomerz06 said:
im beginner at all, the most thing im not use is backup
can somebody help me? missing that button + notification bar, i cant do anything
i flash mods using CWM 6.0.3.0 and this mods http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2239387
somebody help me
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What version firmware? Best is use CWM flash stock deodex version of your firmware, this should bring you back to stock.
Otherwise use flashtool reflash stock firmware.
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accts said:
What version firmware? Best is use CWM flash stock deodex version of your firmware, this should bring you back to stock.
Otherwise use flashtool reflash stock firmware.
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i'm now flashing using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332375
but its stuck on processing loader
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i'm frustated here
Can you go steps by steps what you did? Also is your bootloader unlocked?
Edit: you could also use your PCC to fix the phone - turn off the phone. Run PCC, hit support - repair ... follow the steps, it will ask you to hold Vol.Down + plugin usb. Let it does its thing ... // try it, see if that fix your phone.
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accts said:
Can you go steps by steps what you did? Also is your bootloader unlocked?
Edit: you could also use your PCC to fix the phone - turn off the phone. Run PCC, hit support - repair ... follow the steps, it will ask you to hold Vol.Down + plugin usb. Let it does its thing ... // try it, see if that fix your phone.
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okay thanks, btw its downloading now
when its finished, it will install itself?
if yes, thanks for your help
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doomerz06 said:
okay thanks, btw its downloading now
when its finished, it will install itself?
if yes, thanks for your help
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Yes - I hope it is up and running for you by now.
Note: after rooted gota know what you're flashing, otherwise you will be in the same boat again. Always make backup!
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