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[Q] [RQST] Rooting in R800i 2.3.4 Xperia Play

Hello Guys,
I´m a newbie on this particular forum and after a huge research I found a lot of information but nothing related to this.
My phone is an xperia play R800i [unfortunately running only in 2G mode due that the ICE operator in Costa Rica only runs at 850MHz 3G ]
I´m not a Linux savy person and yesterday one of my peers helped me yesterday while we were at work in doing several things.
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R800i with:
Android Version: 2.3.3
Kernel: 2.6.32.9-perf
build number: 4.0.A.2.368
BASEBANd: 8x55A-AAABQMAZM-20302204-36
Locked bootloader and phone was SIM unlocked (it was from Swisscom)
No Root on this.
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Steps my peer did:
- Unlocked the bootloader. (he did it in a matter of seconds)
- installed the R800I world version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043630
--- The following happened:
- Constant messages that Android Crashed.
- No SIM being recognized / no signal from SIM chips.
----Troubleshoot: I did a phone restore and that fixed the Android issues, although the camera crashed constantly and no storage card was recognized.
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2nd test:
My peer then downloaded a new firmware which is the following:
4.01.A.0.283 (please see captures) and is super stable although I lost root access.. never used the feature and I seriously want to remove games such as Sim, etc...
Battery life is awesome and Xloud, Cam, everything works like a charm!.
Is there a possibility that someone points me out to a video tutorial in order to root this great device R800i and have super user access?.
I love the firmware but if someone is kindly enough to have a video for this version it would be most than useful

google; how to root 2.3.4 xperia

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Thank you folks, although I was looking for a video tutorial since I Landed via google in your threads... Just wanted some more graphic guide

Check out the PDF guide in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859

CrimsonSentinel13 said:
Check out the PDF guide in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
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OMG!!! Buddy thank you!!!!!!

Thanks!!
Guys, what a great forum!.
I was able to root with "DooMLoRD_v1_ROOT-zergRush-busybox"
I´m so glad about this app, I have removed the the Sims3 and Fifa 10 hehe..
Now, what can I do next? I have 2 questions... (although just I´ll be digging more the internet..) and I even installed the Titanium Backup ;-)
1. How can I remove all the "ads" after I install something?.
2. Is there a way to download using "torre..ts" and install the APK´s for games without having the "warning" message that reports that my app is not authorized by gameloft hehe.. ?
3. Any Themes for xperia play (although I´ll search on this one)
Thank you again pals!!!! most appreciated!,

DarkSlayer1982 said:
Guys, what a great forum!.
1. How can I remove all the "ads" after I install something?.
2. Is there a way to download using "torre..ts" and install the APK´s for games without having the "warning" message that reports that my app is not authorized by gameloft hehe.. ?
3. Any Themes for xperia play (although I´ll search on this one)
Thank you again pals!!!! most appreciated!,
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1. AdFree https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree&hl=sv
2. No idea. And I don't support piracy so I won't help you there. These things are cheap anyway.
3. Not much. There are a few in the themes forum that can be flashed. If you want different themes I suggest using another launcher.

Hello Folks,
Looking for some guidance... is there a new version of Firmware that I didn´t knew?. My Mobile is offering me the OTA update 4.0.2.A.0.42... however as I´m with root + BL unlocked obviously is not letting me to update.
What should I do?. My phone is showing the 4.0.1.A.0.283 running 2.3.4.

M99 Google 4s

So I recently bought the m99 from fastcardtech, and rooted it easily with SuperOneClick. I am unable however to install ClockworkMod in any way or form on the device. It identifies itself as a G2x in the model, uses a MTK 6573 processor.
Anyone else have this phone and figure out a way, I'm completely lost and have search for a good week now trying to figure out a way to get ClockWorkMod on this thing.
(also I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post this in, since there is no forum for my phone model).

Hi There ,
would you please tell me where can i download the original ROM or a full backup for this phone .. i got this phone yesterday and i managed to root it and delete all the chinese apps .
Thanks

Hello
I have one of this this.
And i like to root and first backup the room original one, how can i do that?
For root z4root works or not?
How can i install the market anyone know?
Thanks
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CustomKal said:
So I recently bought the m99 from fastcardtech, and rooted it easily with SuperOneClick. I am unable however to install ClockworkMod in any way or form on the device. It identifies itself as a G2x in the model, uses a MTK 6573 processor.
Anyone else have this phone and figure out a way, I'm completely lost and have search for a good week now trying to figure out a way to get ClockWorkMod on this thing.
(also I'm not sure if this is the correct forum to post this in, since there is no forum for my phone model).
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Hello
You have the M99 with Ui iphone?
Did you have the room original? Was nice we get this room available, before try the OC and new rooms.
Any bugs find yet?
Thanks

help me too.. is this a bug?

Did you have the market worked on your phone?
My version is 2.3.6 from android, but the markets i install open, then when i try to download some app they market (process com.vending.android) has stopped unexpectedly
You have this problem to?

Guys ..
To root this phone you have 2 options :
1- SuperOneClick 2.3.3
2- The Chinese root
both are listed at a thread called (Gooapple v5 issues) on this fourm . you also need to install the the drivers for this phone which btw are the same drivers for the GooApple v5 , cuz both phones use the MTK6573 .
for the market problem .. try to install an older market ver.
now I have the phone , but unfortunately things went south couple days ago when i installed some fonts from the android market and forgot to change the permissions . the phone now is stuck at start up logo ,, i tried the wipe and restore to factory options but nothing worked .. the only way i can get it to work is to flash it with the original rom again .i've contacted Fastcardtech to get the update.zip rom for the M99 Google 4s+ , but i haven't heard from them .
so if you have the update.zip rom for M99 Google 4s+ please post a link so i can download it ..
Thanks

Thanks for reply!
Wich market version you use?
Your M99 was from fastcardtech? android 2.3.6?
Well i can help you but im noob in android, how can i get this zip file, or maybe make a "image" of this rom phone like they came to send to you (if this is possible)
Thanks

Mouratti said:
Thanks for reply!
Wich market version you use?
Your M99 was from fastcardtech? android 2.3.6?
Well i can help you but im noob in android, how can i get this zip file, or maybe make a "image" of this rom phone like they came to send to you (if this is possible)
Thanks
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i truly appreciate you trying to help
i'm looking for both now (rom and a reliable recovery) that can actually work on our phones
i've been looking through the chinese forums in the last couple days , but still no luck .. the problem is the name M99 dosn't exist in thier forums they only have the old ver M98 .. so our phone must have a different name other than M99 ...
i can't really remember which market ver worked , i've tried alot of versions but i'm sure the one that worked was one of the old vers . i wish my phone was working so i can help ya there .
yes i got it from fastcardtech and it has the 2.3.6 with UI rom .
i'll keep looking and i will let you know .
Thanks

Did you try the cyanongean??
How can i help you with the rom??
Did you try root your phone and install any rom?
If you know how can i do to save this rom and send to you it's ok i try.
For the market i used other one apdroid i guess the name and works
How do you enter on recovery wipe?? What you install to get the phone stuck!?
Thanks

IIIVIII said:
i truly appreciate you trying to help
i'm looking for both now (rom and a reliable recovery) that can actually work on our phones
i've been looking through the chinese forums in the last couple days , but still no luck .. the problem is the name M99 dosn't exist in thier forums they only have the old ver M98 .. so our phone must have a different name other than M99 ...
i can't really remember which market ver worked , i've tried alot of versions but i'm sure the one that worked was one of the old vers . i wish my phone was working so i can help ya there .
yes i got it from fastcardtech and it has the 2.3.6 with UI rom .
i'll keep looking and i will let you know .
Thanks
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Hi guys, I am from the thread "Gooapple v5 issues" I could maybe help you as it is almost the same device.
@IIIVIII What happened to your phone?

Great News ..
i finally gained access to my phone's root while looping through Android Commander and i've managed to reset the permissions to the fonts and now the phone is alive and kicking
@ von275 & Mouratti .. Thank you guys for offering to help i really appreciate it .
here's how to get any Androidmarket ver working on the M99 :
1- root your phone.
2- install root explorer (attached)
3- copy the attached file (Vending) to your phone's root (system/app) and make sure u set the permissions as follows:
Owner: Read /Write
Group: Read
Others: Read
To make Google sync work for contacts do the same as the above steps for these attached files :
1-GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter
2-GoogleContactsSyncAdapter
btw. with root explorer you can remove all the unwanted chinese apps like youku etc. from your root (system/app) just don't go wild ..
i'll be coming back later on with more tweaks ..

IIIVIII said:
Great News ..
i finally gained access to my phone's root while looping through Android Commander and i've managed to reset the permissions to the fonts and now the phone is alive and kicking
@ von275 & Mouratti .. Thank you guys for offering to help i really appreciate it .
here's how to get any Androidmarket ver working on the M99 :
1- root your phone.
2- install root explorer (attached)
3- copy the attached file (Vending) to your phone's root (system/app) and make sure u set the permissions as follows:
Owner: Read /Write
Group: Read
Others: Read
To make Google sync work for contacts do the same as the above steps for these attached files :
1-GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter
2-GoogleContactsSyncAdapter
btw. with root explorer you can remove all the unwanted chinese apps like youku etc. from your root (system/app) just don't go wild ..
i'll be coming back later on with more tweaks ..
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Great news
Nice one i will try this, did you have a new rom for this phone?
Wich one?
I saw a bug i guess i can put any reminder with a beep sound on my phone, its normal?
Thanks

Mouratti said:
Great news
Nice one i will try this, did you have a new rom for this phone?
Wich one?
I saw a bug i guess i can put any reminder with a beep sound on my phone, its normal?
Thanks
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Hello Guys
I make a mistake and i delete the keyboard how can i put the keyboard again? Can i install on in market or doing what?
I install a few one but doesn't appear
PS: Now i get it

@Mouratti
try a keyboard called (ITap) or (anysoftkeyboard) both can be found on androidmarket .. get rid of the chinese keyboard these 2 are alot better . plus ITap has IPhone layout so u wont miss the old keyboard
no i heaven't heard from Fastcardtech ..so no new rom
i fixd the phone while running loop on the original rom .

Mouratti said:
Hello Guys
I make a mistake and i delete the keyboard how can i put the keyboard again? Can i install on in market or doing what?
I install a few one but doesn't appear
PS: Now i get it
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I Have my market work and keyboard and calendar too
Thanks a lot !!
Now i just want a new rom to this

great my friend ..
i'm experimenting different kind of recovery systems . i'm trying to find the perfect one for the M99 so we can flash custom roms .. unfortunatly the chinese recovery that works on the Gooapple/Goophone dosn't work on our phone .. but i'll keep trying .
for the official rom i'm still waiting for Fastcardtech to provide the update.zip .. once i have it i will upload it to mediafire and i'll post a link here for everyone to download .

IIIVIII said:
great my friend ..
i'm experimenting different kind of recovery systems . i'm trying to find the perfect one for the M99 so we can flash custom roms .. unfortunatly the chinese recovery that works on the Gooapple/Goophone dosn't work on our phone .. but i'll keep trying .
for the official rom i'm still waiting for Fastcardtech to provide the update.zip .. once i have it i will upload it to mediafire and i'll post a link here for everyone to download .
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I speak with fastcrdtech, and they say: We don't have rom
So you have the rom that came with your phone right?
I get the calendar working, but i can't get a sound reminder you can get on your m99?
Thanks for the help

Mouratti said:
I speak with fastcrdtech, and they say: We don't have rom
So you have the rom that came with your phone right?
I get the calendar working, but i can't get a sound reminder you can get on your m99?
Thanks for the help
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Did you guys tried the gooapple v5/goophone roms on your phones? It should work because it is the same hardware.
Download for roms: www.anexonel.tk in the download section.

von275 said:
Did you guys tried the gooapple v5/goophone roms on your phones? It should work because it is the same hardware.
Download for roms: www.anexonel.tk in the download section.
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I didn't try, im noob in this, and im afraid stuck my device.
Which room is it?

@von275
the stock recovery on the M99 only allows the official M99 update.zip rom to be installed .. it won't allow the gooapple nor any other rom to be installed trust me i've tried .. besides the M99 has 2 sims and a different screen so i really doubt that it would work even if we try it with a recovery that allows custom roms ...
@Mouratti
i don't have the official rom yet we should all e-mail Fastcardtech and ask them to provide the official rom for us to download .. sooner or later somthing will go wrong with our android sys and we will need to flash the official rom again .
regarding the calender .. i will look into it when i get home hopefully there's a simple fix for it .

Galaxy W - changing ui language

Hi, I have a newbie question about android
Recently I've bought a new galaxy w. I've turned it on and figured out that it has a support of English and Malaysian language.
I'm a russian native speaker, so I would like to change a ui to russian language.
I mean not just being able to type sms in russian, but the whole ui (like application names, menues, and so on).
So, I would like to know how conceptually it can be done?
Is it just a matter of changing some locale related files or I need to install something?
Thanks a lot in advance

Install more locale app from google play
From My GWonder

mohza said:
Install more locale app from google play
From My GWonder
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Hi, Thanks a lot for the answer and sorry for the late reply
I've installed this application, but it seems like it provides only partial solution.
I saw that some applications really were named in russian (like google maps and google play)
But it did nothing with menus and icons on the bottom of the screen (phone, contacts, and so on).
When I chose Settings -> Language I don't see russian language and I guess this is the problem. I understand that more locale application only changes the locale and its good enough for applications having internationalization support by themselves but it doesn't affect the whole UI language of the system.
The issue looks deeper than only installing the right locale.
Meanwhile I've read about different ROMs available. I'm still vague on details but can ROM installation resolve the problem? If so, what ROM should I install?
Some more details that can shed some light:
- I'm located in Israel and the phone is bought there
- Kernel version : 2.6.35.7-perf-I8150DXMLM3-CL1103265
[email protected] #3
-Baseband version
I8150DXLC1
- Android version 2.3.6
-PDA I8150 DXLM3 (to obtain this I used *#*#1234#*#*)
Disclaimer, I'm quite a technical guy (programmer with ~15 years experience) so stuff like rooting the phone and installing custom modes of os version doesn't scare me, I just only never dealt with android phones
Thanks a lot in advance

Hi,
After reading and learning a little bit, I've tried to root the device, but with no luck
I tried all 3 methods I've found
here
but no one didn't really work
I'm quite sure I did everything like it was explained.
In the first method it wrote me the the update.zip was installed successfully, but after the reboot the phone wasn't rooted.
I've paid attention that in logs (accessible through recovery console there are a lot of messages of type:
failed to open /sys/class/android_usb/android0/state - looks like its an invalid path.
So any help will be appreciated here
Thanks
OK. It looks like after a couple of hours I've got a root access to the phone.
Thought someone can be interested...
I've used the first method and it didn't work.
I've made factory reset (also available in recovery console) and then came across mounting option in menu.
So I've mounted everything I could there and then re-applied the update.zip. Rebooted the phone and now it seems to have a root access (I have a superuser application).
Now the next challenge will be installing the ROM with russian language native support (in android jargon "flashing" ) with Odin.
I've downloaded a firmware from sammobile.com. And planning to use this tutorial
And I believe I'll be happy with my russian language
Since my experience with this stuff now is impressive _one_ day, so
could someone point me whether i'm in the right direction at all?
Thanks

Install the latest firmware XXLM8, i think it support russian language via the tutorial how to install via odin, then u will need to use the first method to root the firmware again...thats all
From My GWonder

mohza said:
Install the latest firmware XXLM8, i think it support russian language via the tutorial how to install via odin, then u will need to use the first method to root the firmware again...thats all
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Thanks a lot!
It looks I did exactly as you wrote, and it worked great
I didn't find XXLM8 firmware on sammobile, instead I used XXLM6 which is also good enough for my needs.
Thanks a lot for your help, mohza!

http://www.hotfile.com/dl/154220032/a7a8e53/I8150XXLM8_I8150OXXLC2_SMO.zip.html
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mark.bramnik said:
to obtain this I used *#*#1234#*#*
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BTW *#1234# is enough
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1515429

Help! Getting the DVB-T stick running

Hello,
I'm from Germany and i got a Note II N7100
I have read, that i can run my Nova-t dvb-t stick via OTG-Cable, root and the necessary driver.
So, I actually rooted my device, and bought the OTG-Cable, have already downloaded the drivers and the app : Terminal editor
My phone has the following dates:
Android 4.1.2 (Stock)
Basebandversion N7100XXDLK7
Kernel 3.0.31 - 679347
I have read, that I also need another kernel.
So my wish is, that SOMEONE could give me a "step-for-step" instruction, to get this crap started.
I have already read many many many of posts, from XDA and android-pit etc, but I couldn't find something, I was able to understand.
THANKS to everyone who can help me (= :angel:
:good:

root + unlock galaxy s2 lte rogers canada i727r

Hi everyone. I'd like to root + unlock my phone for free, hence why I'm here.
Now I appreciate all the work everyone has done first of all but the documentation is a bit lacking here. I've found countless threads telling me how to unlock the Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE on Rogers in Canada. Model SGH-I727R aka skyrocket? Android version 4.1.2. Kernel version I don't know it's not even close to what people are saying it should look like. Some flibertygibbit number that I can type out if needed.
But every time I read a thread, some file is missing or the link is broken or it asks for a different version of android or it asks me to find the kernel version and tells me it should look like XXYY but it looks more like JHAGUFGU.
Can anyone please direct me to a WORKING and RECENT thread that doesn't have broken links and will actually work on my phone and version. Or tell me how to root it properly with the files necessary.
I swear I used search :S
and google. Everything is from 2011 or 2.3.5/6

hetoldmetoburnthings said:
Hi everyone. I'd like to root + unlock my phone for free, hence why I'm here.
Now I appreciate all the work everyone has done first of all but the documentation is a bit lacking here. I've found countless threads telling me how to unlock the Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE on Rogers in Canada. Model SGH-I727R aka skyrocket? Android version 4.1.2. Kernel version I don't know it's not even close to what people are saying it should look like. Some flibertygibbit number that I can type out if needed.
But every time I read a thread, some file is missing or the link is broken or it asks for a different version of android or it asks me to find the kernel version and tells me it should look like XXYY but it looks more like JHAGUFGU.
Can anyone please direct me to a WORKING and RECENT thread that doesn't have broken links and will actually work on my phone and version. Or tell me how to root it properly with the files necessary.
I swear I used search :S
and google. Everything is from 2011 or 2.3.5/6
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by some miracle i rooted it with odin, clockwork mod recovery, superuser. However now I'm stuck as to how to unlock it. I've tried some of the free apps but one gives me an error with step 1 (galaxy s unlock) and wont go to step 2 to unlock it. busybox installed, all working but the app wont go past step 1!! any advice?