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[Q] Best way to root a Xperia S?

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.

How to root Xperia Ion Lt28h on 6.1.E.3.7 ??

Hi guys:
Just i want to know how to root xperia ion on 6.1.E.3.7 with unlocked bootloader , i tried to use the pre rooted kernel but it didn't work for some devices like what the developer of it.​

Get rooted with the GI Kernel....Download the .elf file then flash using flashtool...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047456

wajahebat said:
Get rooted with the GI Kernel....Download the .elf file then flash using flashtool...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047456
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That's what i had tryied but i didn't got root or CWM.​

The $niper said:
That's what i had tryied but i didn't got root or CWM.​
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Youre on Xperia Ion, rom 6.1.E.3.7 rite? If bootloader unlocked, just flashing the GI Kernel should work...
Have you tapped the sony logo during boot ?? Tap it as much as you can and see what happens...
Btw how do you flash it? Flashtool ?

wajahebat said:
Youre on Xperia Ion, rom 6.1.E.3.7 rite? If bootloader unlocked, just flashing the GI Kernel should work...
Have you tapped the sony logo during boot ?? Tap it as much as you can and see what happens...
Btw how do you flash it? Flashtool ?
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Yes i did that all but not working , and i asked that thread's typer and he said that this problem will happen on some xperias , you can see that thread in the last page.
So i want another way.​

The $niper said:
Yes i did that all but not working , and i asked that thread's typer and he said that this problem will happen on some xperias , you can see that thread in the last page.
So i want another way.​
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Then my idea is to root using Rooting Toolkit...Check below thread, post number three...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168

wajahebat said:
Then my idea is to root using Rooting Toolkit...Check below thread, post number three...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168
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Aha Bin4ry tool , i am using it for along time but it can't root this new version.
Now i am using a pre rooted rom , but i will still like to know how to root the stock one.​

If the stock GI kernel dont work for you...Try the OC kernel with root...Just try it as it will give root permission or not...
Or maybe you can try deodexed stock rom rooted....If still dont work, then just wait for the dev to make new way to gain root

wajahebat said:
If the stock GI kernel dont work for you...Try the OC kernel with root...Just try it as it will give root permission or not...
Or maybe you can try deodexed stock rom rooted....If still dont work, then just wait for the dev to make new way to gain root
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Thanks for help me , now i am using stock prerooted rom , i don't want OC krnel because i always use stock kernels.

The $niper said:
Thanks for help me , now i am using stock prerooted rom , i don't want OC krnel because i always use stock kernels.
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Nice, Deodexed ?

wajahebat said:
Nice, Deodexed ?
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It's stock but from the Deodexed thread , and it's working perfectly.​

did you get your pre-rooted stock rom from this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055043 ?
if not would you please guide me to where you got it from ? is it working well and fast for you ?
a side question ... before you get a rooted rom did you face any problems with connecting to Wifi-networks while having middle eastern sim inserted?
thank you in advance .

The $niper said:
It's stock but from the Deodexed thread , and it's working perfectly.​
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Hi! I can't root or flash CWM on my Ion too. Can you post the link to the ROM you're using?

Root for FTF 4.3 Update 15.4.A.0.23 LOCKED BOOTLOADER

I believe it's useful for sake of clarity to concentrate in a single TD the search of the rooting method for the new firmaware JB 4.3 and its detailed explanation.
So far I have seen this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51395773&postcount=38 from gamer649 mentioning the methods NOT working
this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51397314&postcount=48 from rsrishabh suggesting another method (anyone with a follow-up ?)
and finally this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51425160&postcount=99 claiming an easy method; StraightEdgeKid, could you please elaborate your method here ?

Here is mine one i have already rooted 4.3 successfully..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51414331
Sent from my C1905 using Tapatalk 4

Thanks haresh311999 and...I'm noticing now that a thread devoted on how to root JB 4.3 on xperia M already exists here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696259 even if it is in a different sub-forum !!!
My apologies and please disregard this thread that I have erroneously originated !!!!!!!

the gladiator said:
Thanks haresh311999 and...I'm noticing now that a thread devoted on how to root JB 4.3 on xperia M already exists here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696259 even if it is in a different sub-forum !!!
My apologies and please disregard this thread that I have erroneously originated !!!!!!!
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Umm, not really. At this point many many of us are hoping for a root method that doesn't involve screwing around with the bootloader. So your post and question is quite pertinent

the gladiator said:
Thanks haresh311999 and...I'm noticing now that a thread devoted on how to root JB 4.3 on xperia M already exists here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696259 even if it is in a different sub-forum !!!
My apologies and please disregard this thread that I have erroneously originated !!!!!!!
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The link that you have given of the thread is mine only....
Sent from my C1905 using Tapatalk 4

andyxoxo said:
Umm, not really. At this point many many of us are hoping for a root method that doesn't involve screwing around with the bootloader. So your post and question is quite pertinent
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I believe the point andyxoxo is making has a lot of sense: haresh311999's methods works only with unlocked bootloaders. People who cannot unlock bootloaders or doesn't want (myself), doesn't have a working rooting tool/method. Let's write in this thread our effort (I changed the title accordingly).
So far among the known methods only what rsrishabh is suggesting has to be tested.

the gladiator said:
I believe the point andyxoxo is making has a lot of sense: haresh311999's methods works only with unlocked bootloaders. People who cannot unlock bootloaders or doesn't want (myself), doesn't have a working rooting tool/method. Let's write in this thread our effort (I changed the title accordingly).
So far among the known methods only what rsrishabh is suggesting has to be tested.
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I've tested kingo root once but it didn't work (or maybe I didn't give it time to complete). I'm gonna try again now.

Any updates here? anyone found a working method to root locked bootloader mobile?

Rajesh_m said:
Any updates here? anyone found a working method to root locked bootloader mobile?
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I'm looking into something now.

gamer649 said:
I'm looking into something now.
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Cool please tell us more about that, so that someone else can help you too..

Locked BL's try this please..
1.. Flash 4.1.2 firmware [using flashtool]
2. root it ..whatever tool u use to root
3.. now download 4.3 ftf and open flashtool
know tricky part
see this image http://www.flashtool.net/sshot2.php
remember untick [ Wpe Data , cache and apps log]
and flash it .. know your firmware will boot and u wil have root without unlocking boot loader

rebelos said:
Locked BL's try this please..
1.. Flash 4.1.2 firmware [using flashtool]
2. root it ..whatever tool u use to root
3.. now download 4.3 ftf and open flashtool
know tricky part
see this image http://www.flashtool.net/sshot2.php
remember untick [ Wpe Data , cache and apps log]
and flash it .. know your firmware will boot and u wil have root without unlocking boot loader
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If you flash 4.3 on top of 4.1.2 won't it wipe system including root? Or did I not get it. If you think it will work I can try it later.
This message was brought to you from my Sony Xperia M C1905 using Tapatalk.

Antrikos48 said:
If you flash 4.3 on top of 4.1.2 won't it wipe system including root? Or did I not get it. If you think it will work I can try it later.
This message was brought to you from my Sony Xperia M C1905 using Tapatalk.
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try this methoed as it is .. cause for me it saved me many times

Antrikos48 said:
If you flash 4.3 on top of 4.1.2 won't it wipe system including root? Or did I not get it. If you think it will work I can try it later.
This message was brought to you from my Sony Xperia M C1905 using Tapatalk.
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That's what I thought. I'll try it now though.

Any developments on @rebelos 's method?
Sent from my C2005 using xda app-developers app

paper13579 said:
Any developments on @rebelos 's method?
Sent from my C2005 using xda app-developers app
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As expected it didn't work. It wipes /system and then flashes the one from the .ftf.

Well, I have rooted my phone with flashing 4.1 kernel and then this SuperSU app from here.
http://download.chainfire.eu/382/SupeSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip
Then again flashed 4.3 kernel.
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rebelos said:
Locked BL's try this please..
1.. Flash 4.1.2 firmware [using flashtool]
2. root it ..whatever tool u use to root
3.. now download 4.3 ftf and open flashtool
know tricky part
see this image http://www.flashtool.net/sshot2.php
remember untick [ Wpe Data , cache and apps log]
and flash it .. know your firmware will boot and u wil have root without unlocking boot loader
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I think this method might work.
Bcz if we select not to wipe user data, it will keep the user apps and data, I'm not sure what happens with system apps and SuperSu is system app, yeah?
Possibly it won't.
This is just my guess.
It will keep the SuperSU app but it will not have the "root" power.
It's just a guess, someone must try on locked bootloaders.

it's work?
did u try it?
:good:

jafarfaris said:
it's work?
did u try it?
:good:
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I haven't, as i have unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my C1905 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

jafarfaris said:
it's work?
did u try it?
:good:
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No it doesn't work. I have already tried it. I'm still trying to think of a way to root. Nothing I have tried so far has come remotely close.

[Q] How to Deodex Xperia M Dual Stock ROM?

Hey there,
I am unable to find exact solution on how to deodex Xperia M Dual stock ROM. i searched google and XDA too but i couldnt find a perfect solution and i am still a beginner and plz dont throw complex terms at me. I want this because i wanted to change the Stock ROM settings and add some features to it . right now i am using CM11-Xposed framework. plz post how u've done before(if u did). a detailed explanation will be appreciated :good::good::good: waiting for ur reply

Sai Bhasker Raju said:
Hey there,
I am unable to find exact solution on how to deodex Xperia M Dual stock ROM. i searched google and XDA too but i couldnt find a perfect solution and i am still a beginner and plz dont throw complex terms at me. I want this because i wanted to change the Stock ROM settings and add some features to it . right now i am using CM11-Xposed framework. plz post how u've done before(if u did). a detailed explanation will be appreciated :good::good::good: waiting for ur reply
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hmm what version from your stock rom that now you use it?
i give you a choice, you just select a firmware version what you use ya
for 15.5.A.0.18 and 15.5.A.1.5 you can find in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782148
and for 15.2.A.2.5 you can find in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2617738

Nicklas Van Dam said:
hmm what version from your stock rom that now you use it?
i give you a choice, you just select a firmware version what you use ya
for 15.5.A.0.18 and 15.5.A.1.5 you can find in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782148
and for 15.2.A.2.5 you can find in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2617738
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hey my stock ROM version is 15.5.A.1.5 (C2004) and i read the thread but over there he didnt mention any steps on how to do.
the next thread contains the procedure and u mentioned its for C2005 , will it work for C2004 , i heard that both are almost same. so can i proceed with the steps mentioned in the second thread

Sai Bhasker Raju said:
hey my stock ROM version is 15.5.A.1.5 (C2004) and i read the thread but over there he didnt mention any steps on how to do.
the next thread contains the procedure and u mentioned its for C2005 , will it work for C2004 , i heard that both are almost same. so can i proceed with the steps mentioned in the second thread
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your device is unlock bootloader right? this is a flashable zip, so you can flash it in recovery mode. and i've been trying before for my xperia m Single Sim. My stock rom version is 15.4.a.1.9 and all work fine after reboot, but if your device running on deodexed firmware you have all access, but maybe bravia engine and sony theme engine can't work properly i think just try it ok. but if your bootloader is still locked you only can deodexed app, for framework i don't know it can or not, because may be bootloop and it will same happen if you try to change superusermod too, but bravia engine and sony theme engine is working properly, for Superusermod you can enable it with Serajr Xperia Xposed with that module i think you can do many customization for your xperia, you can find that file in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2612179, or you can try download directly here http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.serajr.xperia.xposed. Have try:laugh:

[Q] need 4.4.2 kernel for xperia T2 ultra D5303

please help me i didn't find 4.4.2 kernel for xperia T2 ultra single sim please help for rooting my phone.

got the kernel but easy root not working
rahulkr0507 said:
please help me i didn't find 4.4.2 kernel for xperia T2 ultra single sim please help for rooting my phone.
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got the kernel but easy root is not working.
i need to know does this easy root work only in unlocked boot loader phones?
got stuck at this stage

It won't work...try to create pre-rooted firmware using tools in croos development section...

Rooted......... Xperia t2 ultra single sim.
finally rooted :good:
1.BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED
2. FLASH WITH "T2U-SS_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-207_v01"
3. BOOT INTO RECOVERY AND FLASH "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.36"
4.flash with STOCK kernel.
5.DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rahulkr0507 said:
finally rooted :good:
1.BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED
2. FLASH WITH "T2U-SS_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_FW-207_v01"
3. BOOT INTO RECOVERY AND FLASH "UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.36"
4.flash with STOCK kernel.
5.DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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is it have a proper root permission? like you can remove the system app?
oppss i forgot that you looking for 4.4.2 root, that i am in the 4.4.3...