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[Tutorial][ION] Flashing Firmware and Rooting (Updated 15/11/2012)

[FONT=Albany, Arial]Flashing latest firmware (upgrading & updating) and rooting[/FONT]
For Sony Xperia ION LT28 Series – Locked and Unlocked Boot loaders.
THIS TUTORIAL IS IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR ROOTING ICS 6.1.E.3.7 LT28i and LT28h FIRMWARES.
To root these firmwares:
1. Follow Spectre's thread for Pre-rooted firmwares
OR
2. My thread for flashing stock kernel with root. (unlocked boot loaders only)
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This guide is for everyone who wishes to flash the latest ION firmware and then proceed on to root it.
Though this guide is for Xperia ION, but I suppose, this is quite universal and applicable to all Xperia Phones.
Read carefully and understand clearly the process before starting the actual process of flashing. When in doubt, ask your queries in this forum and wait for it to get answered.
The Xperia ION Lt28 exists in 4 variants.
AT&T version with LTE. ( Lt28at )
Rogers Version with LTE. ( Lt28rogers )
International Version with LTE. ( Lt28i )
Version without LTE. ( Lt28h )
Getting Ready
There a a few very essential things that need to be sorted out before you could flash a firmware. I am listing them below.
Connecting the phone to the PC and making it recognize the phone.
(Windows only):
When you connect the phone to the PC for the first time, the phone will prompt you to install the PC Companion S/w on your pc. Go ahead and Install it. In addition to this, essential drivers required for connectivity will also be installed. In windows , both MTP and MSC modes of connectivity work. MTP mode allows access to both Internal and External SD card. MSC mode will allow access of only the External SD card.
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(Linux Only):
It is a little tricky in the case of linux to achieve connectivity. The following are the steps you need to follow:
1. Open Command Window, “ terminal” in case of Gnome base Linux and “konsole” in the case of KDE based Linux. It should be easily accessable through menu.
2. Inside the Command Window type “ sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules” if you are using Gnome or “sudo kwrite /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules” for KDE.
3. Add the below lines into the file and save it.
#Sony Ericsson
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666"
4. Execute the following command from command window:
chmod a+r /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
5. Restart Linux now.
6. Connect the phone to the PC, open Command Window and type “ lsusb” without the quotes and press Enter. You should see an output, and you should see a line with the following:
ID 0fce:6177 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
7. If you don't see it, then you have made a mistake in the previous steps. Retrace the steps again to see that they are correct.
8. Open the phone, go to settings and select Xperia Settings and then select connectivity. Select USB Connection mode as “ Mass Storage Mode (MSC)”. The MTP mode does not work in linux. The support is not yet available.
9. Now when you connect the phone to the Pc it will mount the external_sd card automatically.
The above steps just ensures that the Phone is recognized by the PC and
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Download and Install flashtool and Drivers:
Download flashtool:
Link1 ( http://androxyde.github.com/)
Link 2 Linux ( http://www.sendspace.com/file/0pz8ru)
Link3 Windows ( http://www.mediafire.com/?9d64a4twrqd3w7y)
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Install Drivers:
( Windows Only) After installing Flashtool, navigate into the flashtool folder and go into drivers folder. Double click on the Flashtool-drivers.exe to install the drivers. Restart the computer. This step is not required for Linux Users.
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Download and Install Android Sdk. (Not Mandatory)
Downloading Android Sdk:
Android Sdk can be downloaded from here. ( http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html)
Click on the “SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS” to check that you sysytem meets the minimum requirement.
The downloads are under “SDK Tools Only” section.
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Setting up Android Sdk:
( Windows Only) Installing in Windows is as simple as clicking in the downloaded exe. After installing, start the Sdk Manager. In windows it can be accessed from the start menu. Select Tools Checkbox and then Install Button. Wait for the installation to complete.
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Set up the PATH environment variable to access adb:
( Windows 7)
Select Computer from the Start menu
Choose System Properties from the context menu
Click Advanced system settings > Advanced tab
Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and click on it.
At the end add the path to android-sdk tools and platform-tools folder.
(Windows XP)
Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced
Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and click on it.
At the end add the path to android-sdk tools and platform-tools folder.
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Setting up Android Sdk:
(Linux Only)
Right click on the downloaded .tgz file and extract it. Probably, it will create a folder “android-sdk-linux”. Copy the folder to root of your home. Open the file manager and navigate to the android-sdk-linux/tools folder and click on android script to execute it.
It will start the Android Sdk Manager. Select Tools Checkbox and then Install Button. Wait for the installation to complete.
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Set up the PATH environment variable to access adb:
(Linux Only)
Now to set up the PATH environment variable to access adb. For this you need to edit the .bashrc file to setup the path so that adb can be accessed by just typing the command.
Open the command window and type “gedit ~/.bashrc” or “kwrite ~/.bashrc” and add the following lines and save it.
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/tools
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools
Restart the PC.
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Proceed to POST#2 for FLASHING Steps.

Flashing and Rooting ICS on any Xperia ION
Flashing Firmware:
Now comes the easiest part.
So if you have completed the steps from post#1, then you are ready to flash the firmwares. It does not matter if your ION is on Gingerbread or Ice Cream Sandwich, the process of flashing remains the same. Flashing firmwares does not require Bootloader's to be Unlocked.
First and foremost you need to downlod the latest firmware for your Phone. So you head over to this site.
Firmware Links ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752345 )
After downloading the firmware, follow the Screen shot attachments with the steps below:
1. Start flashtool and click the lightening icon.
2 .Select Flash Mode.
3 .Select firmware to flash.
4. Click OK to start flash.
5. When the screen 5 pop's up, power down the phone. Press power + volume down button simultaneously. If the green led lights up, then the phone is in flash mode.
Flashtool will start flashing automatically. Once it is done flashing, it will show a message that the phone is disconnected.
Now detach the usb cable from the phone and press the power button to start the phone.
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Proceed to POST#3 for ROOTING Steps

Rooting:
FOR LOCKED BOOT LOADERS
As per the developer of this method, it works only on ICS and JB.
To root the phone, first you need to download the rooting kit from here.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31545627#post31545627 )
At the time of writing, the latest version available is Version 15. ( http://ul.to/h44f6vni )
This is known to work well with Ion.
Also there is Version 13 which works well for me. ( http://www.mediafire.com/?1q4nt6b63ooaf1s )
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This method of rooting requires the Backup & Restore utility to be installed on the phone. If it is not available by default, on your phone, download it from here. ( https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByrrmqPijqISWElSQjV1aWVkMVk/edit?pli=1 ) and install it as a normal app.
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Now on the phone, got to settings/developer options for ICS and enable USB debugging. Without this your phone will not be recognized by adb and you won't be able to root your phone.
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Unzip the downloaded rooting kit to the place of your choice.
(Windows only) Connect the phone to the pc. Now navigate to the folder which contains the unzipped contents of the rooting kit. Click on the RunMe.bat. Now follow the instructions.
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(Linux Only) I don't know if the Linux script in the latest version works or not. But it works in the the Version 13, which i have attached to this post. Open the terminal window and navigate to the folder where you have unzipped the rooting kit. Now type the following command and follow the instructions.
chmod +x runme.sh
sudo ./runme.sh
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FOR UNLOCKED BOOT LOADERDS
Flash the stock kernel with Root + Cwm + Init.d support.
Download this kernel.elf and flash it using flashtool.
The Download links and Instructions are on the OP of THIS post.
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LINKS
Here is Captainkrtek's ADB GUIDE
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very well put together guide. thx

now need root instructions for ICS

vladvertigo said:
now need root instructions for ICS
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Rooting method of Xperia S works on our phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992

This should go in a sticky as installing ice with LTE too many threads and right now.
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium

Updated Post 2 with rooting method for ICS.

I used this to root before you posted it but it slowed ICS down to point out was almost unusable. Any thoughts on why? Did I screw something up maybe?
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium

Recon Freak said:
I used this to root before you posted it but it slowed ICS down to point out was almost unusable. Any thoughts on why? Did I screw something up maybe?
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium
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I followed the above instructions as it is. I had pre-rooted gingerbread.
ICS is pretty fast, not as fast as Gb, but no lags either.
May be some problem with the ICS Rom zip. Try downloading it again. None have reported this problem.

I'm running it now and it flies. But as soon as I root it happens. I tried it twice from stock ATT and generic .111.
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium

Am I reading wrong? But I currently have ICS. So do I need to like re flash gingerbread then go back to ICS?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion

wolf0491 said:
Am I reading wrong? But I currently have ICS. So do I need to like re flash gingerbread then go back to ICS?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion
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I think You will need to. Both the batch files need to be executed, to be able to get root.

ganeshbiyer said:
I think You will need to. Both the batch files need to be executed, to be able to get root.
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That's just annoying haha. I'll wait
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion

So I want to make sure I have this straight!
I have a stock ATT Ion 2.3.7
3. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
4. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
5. Run Step 1.bat
6. Install Ice Cream Sandwich without wiping anything.
(wipe data, wipe cache and wipe apps log are not selected).
Once flashing is done, start the phone manually. It does not reboot automatically.
7. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
8. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
9. Run step 2.bat
And this will give me ROOTED ICS 4.0.4 with locked bootloader?
Then what do I flash to get my LTE radio back? Just the Stock ATT baseband?
Sorry for the noobish question, my Ion is less than a week old and I havent picked insurance through best buy yet so I don't want to brick before I insure it

vpllover said:
So I want to make sure I have this straight!
I have a stock ATT Ion 2.3.7
3. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
4. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
5. Run Step 1.bat
6. Install Ice Cream Sandwich without wiping anything.
(wipe data, wipe cache and wipe apps log are not selected).
Once flashing is done, start the phone manually. It does not reboot automatically.
7. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
8. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
9. Run step 2.bat
And this will give me ROOTED ICS 4.0.4 with locked bootloader?
Then what do I flash to get my LTE radio back? Just the Stock ATT baseband?
Sorry for the noobish question, my Ion is less than a week old and I havent picked insurance through best buy yet so I don't want to brick before I insure it
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Download the stock GB AT&T, when flash de-select all wipes. Checked everything esle below that Except baseband.
Sent from my LT28h using Tapatalk 2

Thanks for the guide. I had to do it solo, You might want to add in to guide for the noobs how to get into flash mode.

Where is the att ftf files located? Just in case something goes wrong
Sent from my LT28at using XDA Premium App

erichall82 said:
Where is the att ftf files located? Just in case something goes wrong
Sent from my LT28at using XDA Premium App
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Firmwares are stickied at the top of the ion General forum.

ganeshbiyer said:
Rooting method of Xperia S works on our phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
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FYI - this does have CWM in it, but because it was designed for the Xperia S it doesn't work completely. If someone would be so kind to redesign the CWM in that file for us that would be awesome!

Official ICS update for Defy XT 535 and rooting

All XDA members
Here is the official Chinese ICS update for defy xt. The language can be change to English.
Rooting method for Ginger Bread
Requirements
1. Patch Files
The above package includes
FXX_PR3_NV.xml
NvDefinition.xml
2. SUT LR
3. Super One Click
Follow the steps
1. Extract all files that already downloaded
2. Install SUT LR on your PC
3. Install SuperOneClick on your PC
4. Connect Motorola Defy XT to PC/Laptop
5. windows will detect the device, wait until windows finish install the drivers.
6. Run SUT LR software update tool
7. Select FXX_PR3_NV.xml in the software update tool, make sure the NvDefinition.xml file should also located in the same folder
8. click Next.The device will auto reboot after driver installation and rom patching complete. remove the phone from pc/laptop
9. Boot in normal mode
10. Go to menu > Settings > Applications > Developer
11. Check USB Debugging (enable)
12. Connect the phone to PC/laptop
13. Run SuperOneClick
14. Click Root
15. Wait until SuperOneClick finish all task
16. Reboot and Done
Flashing ICS
Requirements
1. Chinese ICS
2. RSD Lite
Follow the steps
1. Install RSD Lite on PC
2. Put your phone in Boot loader mode by press volume up when power up
4. Connect your phone to PC with data cable
3. Start flashing after selecting the Chinese ICS.sbf which you are downloaded
4. If it stuck on 84% dont panic, Please be patient.
5. After completing remove your phone from PC
6. Reboot and done
Rooting & Installing Google apps
Requirements
Root and gapps installer
1. After flashing with ICS patch your device with XML files by SUT LR.
2. Download the Root and gapps installer and extract it.
3. Open Install.bat and follow the on screen instructions
4. Reboot and done
Revert Back to GB
If you flashed Chinese ICS 4.0.4 then you need to flash again with Chinese GB 2.3.7 sbf first
Then you can able to flash your own 2.3.7 sbf
Here is the download link for Chinese 2.3.7 sbf
Download link for Asian retail 2.3.7 it supports
India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines & Singapore
English GB
If you have your own GB sbf for you country you can flash it otherwise download the Asian retail 2.3.7
follow these procedure with your own risk

Did you try running the supeonclick application from within the zip itself. sometimes that helps.....
this is the exact same method used for rooting the Moto Fire XT 530 and is very simple.

Is that it can work to root the Motorola Defy mini (Xt320) ?
I have try but "software update tool" doesn't detect my phone.
Sorry for my bad english, i'm french!
Thank you

UPDATE: Method works. Rooted my Defy XT with 2.3.7 on it. Confirmed with Root Checker App from Android Market.
Problem mentioned earlier was due to the version of .Net installed on my machine. Thanks.
I'm getting the following error on my windows 7 machine for SUT LR when I try to run it after installation.
'"An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8007000B)"
Also, can you tell me the version of Android on your phone. Coz I have 2.3.7 on my XT thought superoneclick did not work with 2.3.7.
Thanks.

Also, can you tell me the version of Android on your phone. Coz I have 2.3.7 on my XT thought superoneclick did not work with 2.3.7.
Thanks.
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Mine 2.3.7 For me super one click not worked until the phone software is not updated with SUT LR. After updating the phone software I could root my phone with super one click which I previously used

gaurangsampat said:
UPDATE: Method works. Rooted my Defy XT with 2.3.7 on it. Confirmed with Root Checker App from Android Market.
Problem mentioned earlier was due to the version of .Net installed on my machine. Thanks.
I'm getting the following error on my windows 7 machine for SUT LR when I try to run it after installation.
'"An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x8007000B)"
Also, can you tell me the version of Android on your phone. Coz I have 2.3.7 on my XT thought superoneclick did not work with 2.3.7.
Thanks.
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You must be running x64 bit verson of Windows 7 It wont work on 64 bit OS. You can install vmware in windows 7 and run a Windows XP as a VM in it....then it will work fine and Sut LR will do its job. Worked for me

overclockthesun said:
You must be running x64 bit verson of Windows 7 It wont work on 64 bit OS. You can install vmware in windows 7 and run a Windows XP as a VM in it....then it will work fine and Sut LR will do its job. Worked for me
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Right, but no need for VMWare. I just downloaded SUT LR from another source which had a 64 bit version. Worked like a charm.

TESTING
neokragu said:
All XDA members
I purchase a Defy XT 535 last month. I desided to root it and search on google
everyone says super one click will work. I tried super one click with different versions
but no luck, it stuck on step 7. Now I found a method and I successfully root my Defy XT.
The steps to root defy xt here under.
It needs a patch to apply over the stock rom to working of super one click
download the below package it will work for Defy XT also.
[email protected]@com/?rhj5b9fj2e77zi6
replace the @ with dot
the above package includes
SuperOneClick v.2.3.3
SUT LR 1.8.2 (software update tool)
FXX_PR3_NV.xml
NvDefinition.xml
Follow the steps
1. Extract all file that already download
2. Install SUT LR 1.8.2 on your PC
3. Install SuperOneClick on your PC
4. Connect Motorola Defy XT to PC/Laptop
5. windows will detect the device, wait until windows finish install the driver.
6. Run SUT LR1.8.2 software update tool
7. Select FXX_PR3_NV.xml in the software update tool when asking make sure the
NvDefinition.xml file should also located in the same folder
8. click Next.The device will auto reboot after driver installation and rom patching complete. remove the phone from pc/laptop
9. Boot in normal mode
10. Go to menu > Settings > Applications > Developer
11. Check USB Debugging (enable)
12. Connect the phone to PC/laptop
13. Run SuperOneClick
14. Click Root
15. Wait until SuperOneClick finish all task
16. Reboot and Done
dont forgot to see this video
[email protected]@com/watch?v=9iKcuveR_Vs&feature=youtu.be
replace the @ with dot
follow these procedure with your own risk
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Im a defy user & my friend has XT 535, gonna try this stuff!! :fingers-crossed: :good:

WoooooooooooooooooooooooW ROOTED at last!! THANKS!!!

Can i root my motorola defy mini dual sim - xt321 with this method ??? Please help me i tired with my os.
Sent from my XT321 using xda app-developers app

Can some one put a system dump online please of XT535

Guys i think i have walked a few more miles..
here is the link for official android 4.0 for our device http://dl.dbank.com/c0va2rg92z
i flashed it.. but the only problem is it doesnt have the gapps.. I do have the gapps package with me.. but does anyone know how to go
into recovery mode to flash it?

urfrndsandy said:
Guys i think i have walked a few more miles..
here is the link for official android 4.0 for our device http://dl.dbank.com/c0va2rg92z
i flashed it.. but the only problem is it doesnt have the gapps.. I do have the gapps package with me.. but does anyone know how to go
into recovery mode to flash it?
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Do you have CWM?
Sent from my sending thing (copyright by domini99 )

ppero196 said:
Do you have CWM?
Sent from my sending thing (copyright by domini99 )
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no i don't have.. is there a cwm for our device?

urfrndsandy said:
no i don't have.. is there a cwm for our device?
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I think no.
Try 2ndInit for Defy!
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE!
Sent from my sending thing (copyright by domini99 )

Failed
Follow the steps
1. Extract all file that already download
2. Install SUT LR 1.8.2 on your PC
3. Install SuperOneClick on your PC
4. Connect Motorola Defy XT to PC/Laptop
5. windows will detect the device, wait until windows finish install the driver.
6. Run SUT LR1.8.2 software update tool
7. Select FXX_PR3_NV.xml in the software update tool when asking make sure the
NvDefinition.xml file should also located in the same folder
8. click Next.The device will auto reboot after driver installation and rom patching complete. remove the phone from pc/laptop
9. Boot in normal mode
10. Go to menu > Settings > Applications > Developer
11. Check USB Debugging (enable)
12. Connect the phone to PC/laptop
13. Run SuperOneClick
14. Click Root
15. Wait until SuperOneClick finish all task
16. Reboot and Done
follow these procedure with your own risk[/QUOTE]
I've do step above and stuck after select FXX_PR3_NV.xml and click Next it' show
Waiting DL Mode Ready.... an Waiting Diag Mode Ready....
and show error : Download Failed
the phone not boot
any suggest?
thank you

Take it to SC
amxt535 said:
Follow the steps
1. Extract all file that already download
2. Install SUT LR 1.8.2 on your PC
3. Install SuperOneClick on your PC
4. Connect Motorola Defy XT to PC/Laptop
5. windows will detect the device, wait until windows finish install the driver.
6. Run SUT LR1.8.2 software update tool
7. Select FXX_PR3_NV.xml in the software update tool when asking make sure the
NvDefinition.xml file should also located in the same folder
8. click Next.The device will auto reboot after driver installation and rom patching complete. remove the phone from pc/laptop
9. Boot in normal mode
10. Go to menu > Settings > Applications > Developer
11. Check USB Debugging (enable)
12. Connect the phone to PC/laptop
13. Run SuperOneClick
14. Click Root
15. Wait until SuperOneClick finish all task
16. Reboot and Done
follow these procedure with your own risk
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I've do step above and stuck after select FXX_PR3_NV.xml and click Next it' show
Waiting DL Mode Ready.... an Waiting Diag Mode Ready....
and show error : Download Failed
the phone not boot
any suggest?
thank you
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I rooted 2 of my friends XT535 & it was smooth & snappy!! No such issue... I think U messed it big time!! :good: Take it to SC All the best... :good:

viju_utd said:
I rooted 2 of my friends XT535 & it was smooth & snappy!! No such issue... I think U messed it big time!! :good: Take it to SC All the best... :good:
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This method does not work when upgraded to ICS

urfrndsandy said:
This method does not work when upgraded to ICS
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Ya its only for GB Stock!! No update on ICS

Ics works like charm... i dont wanna root... i just want to install play store... but cant figure out how...
Sent from my XT535 using xda app-developers app

Guide: HOW TO ROOT O+ / 8.7 OPLUS

Phone Specs:
Hardware : MT6575
Model : O+_8.7_Android
Build number : Oplus_A100ALPS.GB2.MP.V2
Build date UTC : 20120706-085741
Android v : 2.3.6
Baseband v: MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V13.P1, 2012/04/27 18:49
Kernel v : 2.6.35.7 ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #1 Fri Jul 6 16:56:36 CST 2012
Rooted via unsecured boot.img
and successfully flashed ClockWorkMod Recovery.
We need to modify the stock boot.img of the phone because it is "impossible" to root the device that has "ro.secure=1" setting in the boot.img , that is the reason why we need to modify the stock boot.img to have an "ro.secure=0"
If you are able to flash the modified boot.img to the phone.
ANY ROOTING METHOD will do, like
superoneclick, unlock me, or any exploit that uses ZergRush
take note that O+8.7 is MT6575
just follow instructions here if you want how to modify your own stock boot.img
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?n3m5ei65dn2qckx
Im not responsible for any damage that may be incured. im just sharing. I hope you understand.
The Easy Way:
If you want to use my modified boot.img. follow the succeeding instructions.
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If you already have other versions of the softwares that are provided. Please Do not use them.
Use only provided software versions given to avoid conflict.
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1) Download MTKXX_preloader_driver from attachment and install.[IMPORTANT]
2) Download boot.rar extract it and make sure you have boot.img file
3) Download MT6573_Android_scatter.txt
*As you can see, the scatter file is for MT6573, just ignore this, the important thing is the contents inside the file.
4) Using SP_Flash_Tool_v2.1134.00 load first the scatter file provided.
5) From the checkbox below, choose boot and browse for the boot.img provided.
*Make sure you selected the boot.img that is provided or else your phone might end up in a boot loop.
6) make sure to enable debugging mode in your mobile then turn it OFF.
7) Click download and plug in your O+ 8.7 to PC.
8) Then wait for download until you see the green circle.
9) Reboot phone
10) try SuperOneClick v2.3.3 ShortFuse.zip, or any rooting tool you are comfortable with.
CREDIT GOES TO SYMBIANIZER (ARIELANNE)
IF I HELP YOU WITH THIS... JUST A SIMPLE CLICK ON THANKS BUTTON... WILL GLADLY APPRECIATED!

Additional Information
If you have troubled with the USB driver for your device download this and extract it. Put in the place where you can easily find it.
On your computer go to device manager and look for the USB device that have yellow exclamation point.
Right click it and update, choose browse and look for your previously downloaded USB driver and install it.
Link http://www.4shared.com/rar/0MvyztbR/usb_driver_MT65xx_Android_ZTE_.html
Credits of this to numer and symbianizers.

WORKING
TOTALLY WORKS.. took out that preinstalled angry bird and fruit ninja game

OPLUS 7.1 Tab
Has anyone tried rooting their OPlus Tab 7.1? Mine's new so I'm still reluctant to do it. Will definitely ruin the warranty.
Just need to know if someone has successfully done that so I can root mine once the warranty is expired.

Is there a custom rom for this smartphone? If there is,please send me a message.

WORKING
Just rooted my phone yesterday...
What I did is that I just follow those given steps stated above but you really have to be careful because it might not work properly..
it is said in the step #6 that you must enable usb debugging to do this you have to go to:
SETTINGS >> APPLICATION >> DEVELOPMENT >> USB DEBUGGING (enable) and TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.
step #7 Click DOWNLOAD FIRST and wait for the message in the bottom right said: PLEASE INSERT USB CABLE you will be given a 14sec time so you really have to insert the cable fast. After this step you will see the yellow bar to download and after that you will see the green box for successful confirmation.
try to reboot your phone and turn it on.
after this you can now root your phone but I suggest you use the SuperOneClick v2.3.3 ShortFuse.zip.
(z4root and universal androot is not applicable. I tried this 2 kind of root apps already.)
Just ENABLE USB DEBUGGING, insert your USB CABLE to the computer.
Download superoneclick from any site make sure to extract the files open it and you will see an ANDROID ICON with superoneclick.exe run the application then a box will appear.
Go to ADVANCE and click SEARCH DRIVERS then the USB DRIVER for O+ 8.7 will automatically download.
After that go to basic then click ROOT SHELL or SHELL ROOT. Then, click the ROOT. Systems from your mobile device will be seen. Wait for the box to be shown saying that your phone is successfully rooted. If you are in doubt you can do it again, repeating the same steps but don't repeat for the usb driver to download.
Reboot your phone. Turn it on and you will see superuser downloaded to your system application. If your still in doubt if your phone is rooted or not download ROOT CHECKER in your phone. Install the apps, run it and click the CHECK NOW. ROOTED will be shown in the status section.
Congratulations! Your phone is rooted!
If your not 100% sure of rooting your phone try to keep this for future use after the warranty of your phone expires.

AGREED
juicyka said:
just rooted my phone yesterday...
what i did is that i just follow those given steps stated above but you really have to be careful because it might not work properly..
It is said in the step #6 that you must enable usb debugging to do this you have to go to:
Settings >> application >> development >> usb debugging (enable) and turn off your mobile phone.
Step #7 click download first and wait for the message in the bottom right said: Please insert usb cable you will be given a 14sec time so you really have to insert the cable fast. After this step you will see the yellow bar to download and after that you will see the green box for successful confirmation.
Try to reboot your phone and turn it on.
After this you can now root your phone but i suggest you use the superoneclick v2.3.3 shortfuse.zip.
(z4root and universal androot is not applicable. I tried this 2 kind of root apps already.)
just enable usb debugging, insert your usb cable to the computer.
Download superoneclick from any site make sure to extract the files open it and you will see an android icon with superoneclick.exe run the application then a box will appear.
Go to advance and click search drivers then the usb driver for o+ 8.7 will automatically download.
After that go to basic then click root shell or shell root. Then, click the root. Systems from your mobile device will be seen. Wait for the box to be shown saying that your phone is successfully rooted. If you are in doubt you can do it again, repeating the same steps but don't repeat for the usb driver to download.
Reboot your phone. Turn it on and you will see superuser downloaded to your system application. If your still in doubt if your phone is rooted or not download root checker in your phone. Install the apps, run it and click the check now. Rooted will be shown in the status section.
Congratulations! Your phone is rooted!
If your not 100% sure of rooting your phone try to keep this for future use after the warranty of your phone expires.
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very well said.....

QYOBZ said:
very well said.....
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mga sir any other way or easiest way to root this fone

no signature was present in the subject
JuicyKa said:
Just rooted my phone yesterday...
What I did is that I just follow those given steps stated above but you really have to be careful because it might not work properly..
it is said in the step #6 that you must enable usb debugging to do this you have to go to:
SETTINGS >> APPLICATION >> DEVELOPMENT >> USB DEBUGGING (enable) and TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE.
step #7 Click DOWNLOAD FIRST and wait for the message in the bottom right said: PLEASE INSERT USB CABLE you will be given a 14sec time so you really have to insert the cable fast. After this step you will see the yellow bar to download and after that you will see the green box for successful confirmation.
try to reboot your phone and turn it on.
after this you can now root your phone but I suggest you use the SuperOneClick v2.3.3 ShortFuse.zip.
(z4root and universal androot is not applicable. I tried this 2 kind of root apps already.)
Just ENABLE USB DEBUGGING, insert your USB CABLE to the computer.
Download superoneclick from any site make sure to extract the files open it and you will see an ANDROID ICON with superoneclick.exe run the application then a box will appear.
Go to ADVANCE and click SEARCH DRIVERS then the USB DRIVER for O+ 8.7 will automatically download.
After that go to basic then click ROOT SHELL or SHELL ROOT. Then, click the ROOT. Systems from your mobile device will be seen. Wait for the box to be shown saying that your phone is successfully rooted. If you are in doubt you can do it again, repeating the same steps but don't repeat for the usb driver to download.
Reboot your phone. Turn it on and you will see superuser downloaded to your system application. If your still in doubt if your phone is rooted or not download ROOT CHECKER in your phone. Install the apps, run it and click the CHECK NOW. ROOTED will be shown in the status section.
Congratulations! Your phone is rooted!
If your not 100% sure of rooting your phone try to keep this for future use after the warranty of your phone expires.
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Sir, it says that "No signature was present in the subject" what does it mean? please help me im on the verge of rooting my O+ 8.7 Thanks!

Sorry for the late reply
ericordas said:
Sir, it says that "No signature was present in the subject" what does it mean? please help me im on the verge of rooting my O+ 8.7 Thanks!
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is the unlooking of your phone have been successful? if yes go to ADVANCE then click the search for USB DRIVERS. If you are done with this go to GENERAL and click the ROOT SHELL first then the ROOT.

JuicyKa said:
is the unlooking of your phone have been successful? if yes go to ADVANCE then click the search for USB DRIVERS. If you are done with this go to GENERAL and click the ROOT SHELL first then the ROOT.
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yes sir i already tried that one kaso nalabas padin ung msg na "no signature was blah blah blah" tapos i try to ignore that para ma continue ung rooting, suddenly mag hang na sya tapos un na...
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ericordas said:
yes sir i already tried that one kaso nalabas padin ung msg na "no signature was blah blah blah" tapos i try to ignore that para ma continue ung rooting, suddenly mag hang na sya tapos un na...
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sir the same pa din sya no signature was present in the subject :crying:

Woooo finally!
Finally I was able to root my O+ 8.7 if someone has the same problems as mine, try to download moborobo, thanks for the ones who helped and replied to my post! :victory::victory::victory::highfive::highfive::highfive::victory::victory::victory:

Stock with rooting o plus 8.7
alright.. i tried rooting my phone.. but i got stock here.. please see attach file.. please help.

Stock with rooting o plus 8.7
Alright.. i tried rooting o plus 8.7.. this is whre i got stock.. please help..

JuicyKa said:
is the unlooking of your phone have been successful? if yes go to ADVANCE then click the search for USB DRIVERS. If you are done with this go to GENERAL and click the ROOT SHELL first then the ROOT.
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it works:laugh:

Steps i did in rooting o plus 8.7
I followed the steps which includes downloading the boot.img. Turning phone off and pressing volume up.. it started uploading but it didn't download.. i didn't see the green box.. instead a window that says an error.. (please see attached file)..

did you follow the instruction carefully
kirakuro2 said:
Alright.. i tried rooting o plus 8.7.. this is whre i got stock.. please help..
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try again from the beginning when you first read this thread from the start..
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IF I HELP YOU WITH THIS... JUST A SIMPLE CLICK ON THANKS BUTTON... WILL GLADLY APPRECIATED!
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS SO YOU MAY CLICK THANKS BUTTON RATHER THAN THANK ME ON REPLY...

have you insert the boot.img on your flash tool?
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IF I HELP YOU WITH THIS... JUST A SIMPLE CLICK ON THANKS BUTTON... WILL GLADLY APPRECIATED!
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS SO YOU MAY CLICK
<<<<< THANKS BUTTON RATHER THAN THANK ME ON REPLY...

Stock with rooting o plus 8.7
What do you mean insert boot.img on flash tool? what i did is i click on the boot checkbox and inserted the boot.img... or you mean i should copy and paste boot.img on the folder of my flash tool? i tried both.. i get the same response.. I also tried holding the volume up while the red line is loading, also tried releasing the volume up but i still get the same response.. Is there any way? I really appreciate the response.. very...
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I was thinking I should just factory reset my phone and try the rooting it but that would be my last resort.. as much as possible i don't want to start customizing my phone from the nothing.. I'll wait for possible solutions.. ..

Preloader and DSP_BL needed please for Oplus 8.7 re-flashing...
To QYOBZ,
Can you provide me with proper Preloader and DSP_BL images for Oplus 8.7 android.?
Please, I really need help to those files because my back-up Preloader and DSP_BL images doesn't load up.
What should I do to load those 2 files properly?
I need it so that I can revive my bricked Oplus phone because I accidentally subjected the phone for Memory test when I used the SP Flash Tool. I used the same version of SP Flash Tool you have provided QYOBZ, can you help me with this please..!
Thanks!

Confirmed rroting and recovery for lg su640

First of All, thanks to developers for keeping us trouble free by working and modifications for our mobiles.
2nd ,this is not my work.I had collected from a Vietnamese site.i am just posting to help others if they are facing the problem (like me) in rooting and recovery of latest jelly bean update v30c for lg su640.
THIS IS INTENDED FOR LG OPTIMUS LTE (SU640) ONLY. PLEASE DON'T TRY ON OTHER LG OPTIMUS LTE VARIANTS
PROCEDURE:
1. make sure you have installed latest lg drivers
2. turn on the debugging option in settings/developers options
3.now connect the phone with computer, a pop up window appears on phone, select lg software there.
4.now go to the root v30c folder and run the bat file.and press any key to continue
5.message will appear on running window, now disconnect mobile from computer and turn of debugging mode for 5 seconds.
6.now turn on debugging mode again and connect the phone with computer and press any key to continue.
7.if all goes well, you will see a message that mobile is rooted, enjoy.
if it is rooted than go for cwm recovery installation.
1.run the ''run me.bat'' file placed in folder downloaded.
2. if every thing goes well, you will see some figures (numbers) in and out.if it is so, hurray, you have installed recovery properly.
mobile will reboot and go to recovery.
Quote:
***************************** CREDITS TO ALL THE DEVELOPERS *******************************
LINKS FOR FILES
JB ROOTING
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwuJnNfF1xTnb21pR1Z6NDNyeXc/edit
JB RECOVERY
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1j9zcbkahhakrb5/cwm_su_640.rar

rooting guide
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hahmad78 said:
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because this does not work at all

DevilMind007 said:
because this does not work at all
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dear it works, because i am using it. i have flashed it many times .
links are not working or software????

DevilMind007 said:
because this does not work at all
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i have checked again, links are working and so do the softwares.
you have used these yourself , haa haa

hahmad78 said:
dear it works, because i am using it. i have flashed it many times .
links are not working or software????
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im on v30c via kdz file
but can't root
also had same issue when i was on v10i kdz with this

DevilMind007 said:
im on v30c via kdz file
but can't root
also had same issue when i was on v10i kdz with this
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This one actually works, enjoy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291757
2nd post, also check out the 6th post to get the non-secure boot.IMG so system apps can be removed without bricking the phone.
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app

Swetnes said:
This one actually works, enjoy: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291757
2nd post, also check out the 6th post to get the non-secure boot.IMG so system apps can be removed without bricking the phone.
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
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get kdz file
http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WDLSW/LGSU640/ASKTBK/V30c_00/V30C_00.kdz
Repacked boot.img with insecure ramdisk to get rid of security error after removing system apps
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12261361/insecure_boot.img
instruction:
rename as boot.img and put into sdcard root directory
type following adb commands
Code:
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8
reboot
NOTE/HELP:
how to use abd, i mean where is it in Win7 or inside android app?
thanks

DevilMind007 said:
get kdz file
http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WDLSW/LGSU640/ASKTBK/V30c_00/V30C_00.kdz
Repacked boot.img with insecure ramdisk to get rid of security error after removing system apps
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12261361/insecure_boot.img
instruction:
rename as boot.img and put into sdcard root directory
type following adb commands
Code:
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8
reboot
NOTE/HELP:
how to use abd, i mean where is it in Win7 or inside android app?
thanks
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It installs with the android SDK, Google it or adb.
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app

it seems that your device drivers are not installed properly.install the device drivers , than follow the instructions, like turn on the usb de bugging mode in developer options and than connect the phone.and follow he instructions. i just checked these yesterday again.

dear, you problem has been solved or not. if not, than kindly tell me so that i could dig into this.

thanks for this! rooting does not seem to work, or I just don't understand Chinese? I rooted my phone using framaroot. the other file though works fine. it flashed a bootloader and a recovery image. very good indeed! thanks again.

Perfect!
hahmad78 said:
First of All, thanks to developers for keeping us trouble free by working and modifications for our mobiles.
2nd ,this is not my work.I had collected from a Vietnamese site.i am just posting to help others if they are facing the problem (like me) in rooting and recovery of latest jelly bean update v30c for lg su640.
THIS IS INTENDED FOR LG OPTIMUS LTE (SU640) ONLY. PLEASE DON'T TRY ON OTHER LG OPTIMUS LTE VARIANTS
PROCEDURE:
1. make sure you have installed latest lg drivers
2. turn on the debugging option in settings/developers options
3.now connect the phone with computer, a pop up window appears on phone, select lg software there.
4.now go to the root v30c folder and run the bat file.and press any key to continue
5.message will appear on running window, now disconnect mobile from computer and turn of debugging mode for 5 seconds.
6.now turn on debugging mode again and connect the phone with computer and press any key to continue.
7.if all goes well, you will see a message that mobile is rooted, enjoy.
if it is rooted than go for cwm recovery installation.
1.run the ''run me.bat'' file placed in folder downloaded.
2. if every thing goes well, you will see some figures (numbers) in and out.if it is so, hurray, you have installed recovery properly.
mobile will reboot and go to recovery.
Quote:
***************************** CREDITS TO ALL THE DEVELOPERS *******************************
LINKS FOR FILES
JB ROOTING
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwuJnNfF1xTnb21pR1Z6NDNyeXc/edit
JB RECOVERY
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1j9zcbkahhakrb5/cwm_su_640.rar
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It worked perfectly for me

JB RECOVERY
http://www.mediafire.com/download/1j9zcbkahhakrb5/cwm_su_640.rar[/QUOTE]
link not working very well. DL stalls.

Full Root for Sony Xperia M c1904 & c1905 models on JB 4.1

UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS 23/3/2014
Thought I would share this for anyone that's looking for a complete and full root of this phone, this is not my work I was given these instructions for full root of Sony Xperia M Phone by member xzn credits go to him and others mentioned within method here is the method as follows
- FULL ROOT XPERIA M -
material
- Download Framaroot 1.5.3(http://www.2shared.com/file/x5aus8Wd/comalephzainframaroot_153.html?)
- Busybox Pro v9.7.3 (http://www.2shared.com/file/gPQlU2-Q/BusyBox_Pro_9_7_3.html?)
- Busybox Free (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox)
- Tool By Anto Kus (download here http://www.2shared.com/file/e9sDTGJk/rootfixer.html?)
- some snacks and soda
steps
1. Install framaroot 1.5.3 ,open , then select install supersu, then select gandalf, if its failed, try, try n try until success notification appear and ask to reebot,your phone will reboot, after your phone on again , look for supersu app in menu , if supersu not appear in menu try,try n try again until supersu appears
2. Install BusyBox Pro v9.7.3 , if busybox ask for backup, select yes, then busyboz will loading, after 100%, MAKE SURE BUSYBOX IS INSTALLED IN SYSTEM/XBIN select install, select normal install, after success,reboot your XM
up here, Your phone was half rooted (what is half rooted? its mean that your phone can not edit system file, if you try to edit your system file your XM will sudden reboot) (THIS STEP IS SO YOU CAN CREATE A BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM SETTINGS BEFORE BUSYBOX IS INSTALLED BUT IF YOUR NOT BOTHERED ABOUT A BACKUP THEN YOU CAN SKIP INSTALLING THIS BUSYBOX VERSION AND DOWNLOAD THE BUSYBOX FREE AND USE THAT ONE TO INSTALL THE LATEST VERSION STRAIGHT AWAY)
3. eat your snack and drink your soda, stay relax 
4. Extact Tool by Anto Kus to your pc (you will get superuser.bat and supersu.bat), then connect your XM (connect by msc and you must have install pcc on your pc), then run supersu.bat when prompted grant root access on phone
your xm will reboot
Once phone reboots wait for pc to detect phone again then finish supersu.bat then unplug device, MAKE SURE TO RERUN THE. bat FILE AGAIN AFTER FIRST REBOOT TO DOUBLE CHECK THAT THE REBOOT FIX HAS BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY, BEFORE RUNNING THE SCRIPT AGAIN AFTER PHONE HAS BEEN DETECTED BY THE PC UNPLUG THE PHONE THEN RERUN THE .bat FILE.
5. DOWNLOAD THE LATEST BUSYBOX FREE FROM PLAY MARKET AND LET SMART INSTALL FINISH LOADING, ONCE LOADED SELECT LATEST BUSYBOX VERSION (CURRENTLY AT V1.22.1-stericson) AND MAKE SURE ITS INSTALLED IN SYSTEM/XBIN. ONCE INSTALLED REBOOT PHONE THEN YOUR DONE
Credit to
- Xzn
- Anto Kus
- Hendrico Andre and Muhammad Arif
from Sony Xperia M Indonesia :highfive:
EXTRA
1: BUSYBOX MUST BE INSTALLED TO SYSTEM/XBIN TO WORK IF NOT AND SYSTEM/BIN IS SELECTED THE PHONE WILL REBOOT AND BUSYBOX WILL NOT BE INSTALLED
2: ALL DRIVERS MUST BE INSTALLED ADB ETC...
3: USB DEBUGGING AND MSC MUST BE SELECTED AND TURNED ON
HOW TO UNROOT LONG VERSION:
*only if you used busybox pro*
1. go into busybox and click on restore, let it do its job. A confirmation popup will appear
2. Go into supersu>settings and scroll down to unroot, click it and let it finish
3. Reboot device (NOTE IF YOU'VE RESTORED VIA BUSYBOX THEN SYSTEM WILL BE VERY LAGGY)
4. Go into settings and carry out a factory reset to clear the device fully.
HOW TO UNROOT SHORT VERSION:
1. Refresh stock firmware via flashtool and select wipe cache and wipe data
2. Let device boot up, can take upto 5+ minutes to boot up.
Sent from My Sony Xperia M C1905

Indeed anyone tried binary4u?

Thanks for this detailed guide..

I have problem ( or better - my brother ) after succesfull root, run rootfixer, but thats not fix anything... phone still rebooting if i want change some in /system ...please help

icoolguy1995 said:
Indeed anyone tried binary4u?
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Did you install busybox I have tried and tested this method several times and never had any problems follow instructions closely
Sent from my C2005 using xda premium

Ignore the quote as xda app giving me.issues and not selecting the correct post to quote
Sent from my C2005 using xda premium

yes, installed... (and backed up, and wait for 100% loading, then install - normal)
i folowed closely, and still have problem.

Installed busybox to system/xbin?
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dont know... but when i now open busybox pro, its pointing to system/bin ...So you think i have to change destination to xbin and install it again ?

Install busybox to system/xbin
You'll get a confirmation screen saying busybox has been installed successfully then reboot your phone once booted up rerun root fix for the superuser app you installed then once phone has booted up again try then
Sent from my C2005 using xda app-developers app

Any luck did that work?
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Many THANKS !!! It working now !!!

mmm273 said:
Many THANKS !!! It working now !!!
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Not a problem I'll try and update that section of the guide
My xda app is playing up everytime I click on original post it FC. I'll try on my laptop
Sent from my C2005 using xda app-developers app

Hello
I have installed supersu, and BusyB to xbin and after running supersu.bat (xm is connected in msc mode and pcc is installed correctly) i have that message like on scrrenshot and nothing happens

new version
delete:

Im using framaroot 1.6.0 (even 1.6.1 is out there) and its hals rooting my device (like in the guide)
After all operations i cant edit system files :crying:
Do i have to turn on USB Debugging ? Its not mentioned in the guide but i find it in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450265
Im asking because i cant check it since 7 pm

i cannot access the server to the tool by anto kus
can anyone provide mirror for that link
thanks

Found it usb debugging needs to be enabled for root fix so enable it
I'll upload the tool when I get in from work I have it on my laptop
Sent from my C2005 using xda premium

aser44 said:
Hello
I have installed supersu, and BusyB to xbin and after running supersu.bat (xm is connected in msc mode and pcc is installed correctly) i have that message like on scrrenshot and nothing happens
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Make sure USB debugging is enabled and that PCC has installed the drivers. It didn't work for me either but after PCC installed the drivers it found my device.
This message was brought to you by my Sony Xperia M (C1905), using the XDA app.

OK, finally it worked. Everything like in the guide + enabling USB Debugging