How to root my xperia m without bricking it ? A simple tutorial.
Single or dual?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174
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But it's a chance to brick phone ?
And what means this : 2: ALL DRIVERS MUST BE INSTALLED ADB ETC...
Only if you choose wrong exploit and it means what it says all android drivers need to be installed
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And how to install all drivers? And if with that apk can i select only superuser? I think it's more simple.
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whoever said:
How to [insert appropriate verb] my xperia m without bricking it?
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Look, if you don't want to brick your phone then sell it. Every single thing you do has a chance (no matter how small it is) that it will brick your phone, even when doing OTA update or updating using Sony PC Companion or Sony Update Service, even when using it normally.
If you are willing to take the risks, then search. There are already quite a few threads on this and related topics.
But seriously, unless you don't follow instructions or screw up really badly, you shouldn't cause your phone to brick, or even if you "bricked" it you can simply use Sony Update Service to restore your phone to official firmware. Just remember to backup any important data that you can't afford to lose.
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Hey all!
I am quite new here so yeah.. At first i post a thread about some questions but still i don't understand some.
1: How do i unlock my bootloader without SE detecting it as a unlocked bootloader. Some say use SETooL/Omnius but i am still not sure about that. I don't want SE to detect my phone's bootloader as unlock. I know if it does my warranty is as good as dead.
2: Flash? What is flash? More importantly how do i flash roms onto my LT18i? I need a clear step by step instructions. What do i need to have before flashing? ADB Drivers? PC Companion? Is there a video that can teach me how to flash roms/kernels clearly? Give me an example on how to flash using a rom that can be flashed on Xperia Arc S.
These things might be hard to answer as it is in every noobs mind. So please help me understand, these things. How? What is needed? Example? I need answers. It is hard to search for answers as i am busy with my school and i am having Common Test (Sort of an important Test that is counted in my Exams). I am willing to learn more about this Android development thing.
Thanks,
LeParkour012
1. Contact Jinx13
2. With recovery or FlashTool
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Examples please. Maybe a screenshot? A video?
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LeParkour012 said:
Examples please. Maybe a screenshot? A video?
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... SEARCH.
... SEARCH.
... SEARCH.
Flashing (FlashTool):
Flashing (Wotan Server):
Rooting:
Bootloader:
I am unable to check the links on my phone. So I will do it later. Quick question. Will the link on bootloader allow me to unlock my bootloader without SE detrcting it?
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You might be new, but you can search a bit alone.
BlueChip found it also, because he searched...
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BluechipJ said:
... SEARCH.
... SEARCH.
... SEARCH.
Flashing (FlashTool):
Flashing (Wotan Server):
Rooting:
Bootloader:
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But! But! I don't get it! How about on my Arc S?! Is a free method available without removing the DRM stated in your video? Mine says BootLoader Unlock Allowed: Yes. But if i use the paid method (SETool 2) will i need to like connect the testpoints or something. This is for my Xperia Arc S
Success! After some experiments I finally unlocked my bootloader and I flashed an ICS Rom!
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You Can be on the latest firmware with root ....
Update OTA after Rooting ........
a) Your Boot loader should not be unlocked (Default setting by Sony Ericsson)
b) Root your phone which is running on .42 firmware using the latest Flashtools v 0.6.8
Note :
i.First install Flash tool.
ii.Connect the phone in Flash Mode
iii.Flash it with 4.0.2.A.0.42
iv.Turn on the phone when flashing complete
v.Connect the phone with usb debbuging enabled.
vi.Open the Flashtool
vii.Then press the lock icon on flashtool.
viii.Phone will automatically reeboot after done
c) After rooting update your phone OTA
You can try using Wifi/3G/Edge
HI everyone . i m using xperia arc 2.3.4 and the firmware build number 4.0.2.A.0.62. i would like to root the device.
i came across so many places and they r saying to downgrade to .42 and root. and i din find any further procedure to downgrade. and i m having doubt like do i need to downgrade? or for downgrade , do i need to unlock the bootloader?
please guide me to root my device. i like this Default ROM and i dont want to change.
is there any possiblity to root in .62?
i jus need to remove lot of unwanted apps from the device..
Plz help and Thanks in advance..
Due to the near ICS update, nobody make efforts to find an exploit to root *.62.
So, the only way is downgrade to *.42 with flashtool, root (with flashtool also) than OTA.
Thank you, but can u tel m the procedure??
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0. Read carefully BEFORE starting the process, if you are doing this for the first time.
1. Download Flashtool. Install it.
2. Download *.42 firmware. Follow instructions given by jlmcr87 in this post. NB. If you have problems connecting your phone with Flashtool, install Sony Gordon Gate drivers manually.
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Alternatively, you can flash freely with Wotan, root with Flashtool, then OTA.
Procedure
If you are flashing a ftf for the first time, its better you go by a video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Keo61Zffh5Q
This gives proper instructions....
Good luck
Thanks a lot friends.. U will try and update.....
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sri11guru said:
Thanks a lot friends.. I will try and update.....
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Hi guys,
I am trying to update a stock standard GB 2.3.6 LT15i for my boss.
I have tried doing it via PC Companion, but it seems to get stuck in an update loop. It says that an update is available, and starts to download files - but then goes back to the beginning of the process after about 20 minutes.
I have tried this on 2 different PC's, both Win 7 x64.
I would like to try update the phone using FlashTool now, but I am used to Samsung phones, so I am not sure of the steps.
I just wanna confirm if it is ok to flash this file via FlashTools -
LT15i- Generic GLobal World 4.1.0.B.587 (16/8/2012)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836071
I do not plan on rooting the phone, but I also want to know if this is gonna clean wipe the phone? I will do a backup in PC Companion.
Anything I might need to know? Do I need to worry about bootloaders?
Thanks in advance.
It's okay to flash that file with Flashtools. It's really easy and there is a very small chance to do anything to your phone. Even if you brick it it will be only a soft brick (0.0001% chance to soft-brick it) And yes, it will wipe the phone
You dont have to worry about bootloaders, as long as you flash stock sony roms there wont be any problems
Thanks malimukk, I'll give it a try this morning.
Remember to check the no final verification box or you will get an error message,the phone will be ok and will be updated.
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zolaisugly said:
Remember to check the no final verification box or you will get an error message,the phone will be ok and will be updated.
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I've never checked that option and it always flashed without any problems
malimukk said:
I've never checked that option and it always flashed without any problems
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It don't cause any probs with install but with flashtools it shows error. It may be fixed now with latest version, but when ics first came out there was prob with final verification.
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i'm scared to root my xperia zl, because i bricked my last phone Xperia arc s when rooting...
I want to know whether the thread made by Bin4ry titled Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31545627&postcount=1
supports rooting Xperia ZL 2.67 Locked Bootloader..?
Kabeesh said:
i'm scared to root my xperia zl, because i bricked my last phone Xperia arc s when rooting...
I want to know whether the thread made by Bin4ry titled Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 20.11.2013] - Added Z1 Root
in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31545627&postcount=1
supports rooting Xperia ZL 2.67 Locked Bootloader..?
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Just follow the steps laid out here(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458268)
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TinySarabia said:
Just follow the steps laid out here(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458268)
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Is there any working devices after following this method? is there any problems afterwards like broken NFC???
Kabeesh said:
Is there any working devices after following this method? is there any problems afterwards like broken NFC???
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I've done these exact steps a dozen times now and everything is working fine.
If you want to unlock your bootloader (for flashing AOSP roms), don't forget to backup your TA partition first! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598)
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Is there any working devices after following this method? is there any problems afterwards like broken NFC???
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i just rooted mine after a long time with .244. First attempt was a success. No problems so far
Does unlocking my boot loader procedure wipe my phone? (data partition, internal sdcard partition, etc?)
scifan said:
Does unlocking my boot loader procedure wipe my phone? (data partition, internal sdcard partition, etc?)
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If u unlock your bootloader the zl then u will lose ur mobile bravia engine... And also if u flash a custom Rom will wipe your data... Unlocking bootloader doesn't wipe ur data..
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Kabeesh said:
If u unlock your bootloader the zl then u will lose ur mobile bravia engine... And also if u flash a custom Rom will wipe your data... Unlocking bootloader doesn't wipe ur data..
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I hadn't realized the bravia engine would go away as well... I've rooted... and basically done what I really needed to do thus far to it... I'm just exploring the other options... assuming my wife wants to use it as her daily phone, I won't be messing with it much after the initial setup anyway.
i root my xperia with KINGO ROOT, simple and fast
plug your device, enable usb debugging and click root.. works fine in .2.67!!
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I hadn't realized the bravia engine would go away as well... I've rooted... and basically done what I really needed to do thus far to it... I'm just exploring the other options... assuming my wife wants to use it as her daily phone, I won't be messing with it much after the initial setup anyway.
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So great to hear from you.. Have fun...
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krutftw said:
i root my xperia with KINGO ROOT, simple and fast
plug your device, enable usb debugging and click root.. works fine in .2.67!!
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I have tried and it actually works well..
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Kabeesh said:
I have tried and it actually works well..
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Well as per recent info, it tracks many info from the phone while rooting as in IMEI number, some personal info etc. so it still being reviewed, unless its confirmed to be safe its better not to use Kingo Root.
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Well as per recent info, it tracks many info from the phone while rooting as in IMEI number, some personal info etc. so it still being reviewed, unless its confirmed to be safe its better not to use Kingo Root.
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Yo.. Thanks for the info..
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i used kingo to install CWM and use the cm.. now im using a CM with a totally different root file.. then in that case, i would have no problems with this privacy thing?
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Does unlocking my boot loader procedure wipe my phone? (data partition, internal sdcard partition, etc?)
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Unlocking boot loader completely wipes your data including internal storage. Make sure yo back up before you try..
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tnks
Hello,
I'm trying to figure out this but after so many searches on internet and XDA forum still not sure:
I want to root my Xperia M but wont touch the bootloader, ideally.
This rooting method dont change the bootloader?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529561&page=5
My plan is rooting, than backup TA partition (untouched). So that's why Im asking about the method described in the link.
Considering that this rooting method will not touch bootloader, after rooting, all changes will be performed/changed on the ROM? If yes I can just backup ROM and tag it as "rooted ROM", use it to restore to my phone when wanted?
I'm really confused about HW/FS topology. What are the parts? Hardware->bootloader->ROM ? Where resides the Kernel? Own ROM contains the Kernel?
I want to backup stock ROM before going to root. I know a method is using SUS to repair phone, extract downloaded files and compile the .tft. I'm afraid because in the past (on xperia mini pro), I did "repair phone" on SUS but it upgraded ROM to a recent version instead! It's probably I did something wrong? I wont upgrade latest but just backup actual ROM. There's any other method to extract ROM without using SUS and before rooting? (i.e. using CWM)
I know this is a lot of questions. Any help on any question, even individually is greatly appreciated.
Salute!
You can root without touching the bootloader with a small app named "Framaroot".Just give it try and select GANDALF Exploiter while rooting it.Google it for framaroot link
Hi XDASenior,
Thanks for direction. I tried framaroot already and it didnt worked. From informations on XDA topic about Xperia M x Framaroot, I think it doesnt work for Xperia M dual (C2004)
XDASenior said:
You can root without touching the bootloader with a small app named "Framaroot".Just give it try and select GANDALF Exploiter while rooting it.Google it for framaroot link
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DanDare_77 said:
Hi XDASenior,
Thanks for direction. I tried framaroot already and it didnt worked. From informations on XDA topic about Xperia M x Framaroot, I think it doesnt work for Xperia M dual (C2004)
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Then you have to connect your device to your pc and you can root it using flashtool
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Then you have to connect your device to your pc and you can root it using flashtool
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u cant root XMD phone using flashtool
DanDare_77 said:
Hi XDASenior,
Thanks for direction. I tried framaroot already and it didnt worked. From informations on XDA topic about Xperia M x Framaroot, I think it doesnt work for Xperia M dual (C2004)
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i think u should really learn how to search on xda...because i m the one who created the guide of XMD root in 4.2.2 in general section[there is a search bar on left use it]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523597
ansebovi said:
u cant root XMD phone using flashtool
i think u should really learn how to search on xda...because i m the one who created the guide of XMD root in 4.2.2 in general section[there is a search bar on left use it]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523597
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bro this method works on 4.2.2
but now all are updated to 4.3 here we have to unlock the bootloader or swap system from ftf file to getting root access.
stalin.sk2 said:
bro this method works on 4.2.2
but now all are updated to 4.3 here we have to unlock the bootloader or swap system from ftf file to getting root access.
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i think he is in 4.2.2
Hello ansebovi,
Yeah I'm on 4.2.2.
I was reading a lot of XDA threads last days. Also your topics are very useful, thanks for them. My question wasn't about "how to root my phone", my questions were about specific details I (still) didn't find on forums. Of course it may be I didn't search enough yet for those specific questions.
I don't care about having always the latest firmware and since I decided the root method for 4.2.2 (explained here at XDA), looks secure enough, I will just stick to 4.2.2 until I decide to upgrade in some future.
So, to root my Xperia M Dual (C2004) I followed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529561
To have bootloader unlocked I followed a thread posted by you, thanks for that.
Finally I installed CWM for my firmware version using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494793
It was hard to find how to boot into CWM but its simple as pressing volume up and power up buttons together when the purple light appears.
Now I have this issue: Telling CWM to make a backup, it does it copying files to internal storage and no to the SD card! So I ended for now with this last barrier to finally reach a production state and start customizing my phone. Any clue in this regard is welcome. I read somewhere that Xperia M have different (non usual), designations for storage points. Like calling SD as internal storage and stuff, but Im not sure if I uderstaood that well.
Anyway, thanks guys for the help and tips.
Salute
DanDare_77 said:
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I want to backup stock ROM before going to root. I know a method is using SUS to repair phone, extract downloaded files and compile the .tft. I'm afraid because in the past (on xperia mini pro), I did "repair phone" on SUS but it upgraded ROM to a recent version instead! It's probably I did something wrong? I wont upgrade latest but just backup actual ROM. There's any other method to extract ROM without using SUS and before rooting? (i.e. using CWM)
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Salute!
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Just some updates:
Accordingly SUS terms of service you are able to recover your phone using SUS just if there's not any available firmware update. If there's some updated firmware, SUS will always flash your phone to that last firmware (even using option "fix my phone"). It makes sense by Sony point of view: They can save money on support if most of the people are updated and using a same firmware at a give time/period. So the method using SUS to backup your firmware is only effective if there's not any update available.
CWM x Xperia M works just great. Was me doing stupid things and selecting wrong mount point to perform the backup. Not sure if it's always the same but at least in here CWM calls internal storage as "/sdcard" and SD card as "/sdcard1". I read /sdcard and thought it were the right location... but it's not.
Dan