[Q] why i can't root my x8 - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

why i can't root my fon??
i try so many time but the result still same..
the superoneclick just go over and over until it jammed..
i have follow the instruction.
bydaway, my fon was root before,then it get hardbrick
i use the pcc to repair it, ok..but cant root

Make sure you have USB Debugging turned on and unmount the sd card.

do you have usb debugging enabled?
btw do you have DroidExplorer installed on your PC?

already did...still not working...

badutKU said:
already did...still not working...
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do u hav phone drivers installed?

kirmada said:
do u hav phone drivers installed?
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i got the driver installed.debugging mode on, and i also unmount the sd..

badutKU said:
i got the driver installed.debugging mode on, and i also unmount the sd..
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hmm.. try updating ur phone again to 2.1 and root,see if the problem still persists, try update with SEUS

try with other PC.

badutKU said:
i got the driver installed.debugging mode on, and i also unmount the sd..
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wen i first rooted,i read on some thread dat i need to hav microsoft net framework(latest) installed too and yeah i rooted with superoneclick too,jus giv a try

kirmada said:
hmm.. try updating ur phone again to 2.1 and root,see if the problem still persists, try update with SEUS
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stil not working..
thre no effct if i install the busybox and xrecovery 1st right??

Try running SuperOneClick as administrator
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

badutKU said:
stil not working..
thre no effct if i install the busybox and xrecovery 1st right??
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if u root with superoneclick,it will install busybox and chargemon automatically while rooting it
then install xrecovery

are you sure you have the latest version of superoneclick? i rooted my phone a year ago even then my version looked more advances than this. btw this should be in the Q&A section not the general

do you have a exploit list on your soc? if you do choose psneuter and click root! thats the way I did it!
sorry if my english is bad

wilbso said:
are you sure you have the latest version of superoneclick? i rooted my phone a year ago even then my version looked more advances than this. btw this should be in the Q&A section not the general
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it not a latest version...but i use it when i 1st try to root my fon..that time it was ok.

why??????????
now the last section of root it say
Remounting system with read-only access...
mount: Device or resource busy
then it just stop at there....please help.................

badutKU said:
now the last section of root it say
Remounting system with read-only access...
mount: Device or resource busy
then it just stop at there....please help.................
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Try x8toolbox:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117100

Here is the lates superoneclick : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
I haved the same problem when my phone came back from se(bricked)
Have downloaded the lates superoneclick and it works!
And trie a reboot,after enabling usb debuging..
Good luck!

elderduke said:
Try x8toolbox:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117100
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+1. Its a great little program.
Sent from my E15i using XDA App

I have a problem with rooting my x8...
When i wat to root it, it goes all well till it comes to rooting device..
Then goes failed, and i get this screen(in attachment)
When i first got this phone, i rooted it normally... And I bricked it.
So, after I bricked it, i got that... Every time... I tried to factory reset it, but nothing...
I don't have any idea...
Any help?

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[TUT][ARC]how to get rooted 2.3.3 with locked bootloader

First of all thanks to kokbiel for discovering this!
Do not try this if you have an unlocked bootloader or if you dont know what your doing! I'm not resposible if you break or brick your phone!
If you're allready on a rooted .181 or .184 and OTA update is available for you just update your firmware. If there is no OTA update available for your customazation version follow these instuctions:
- flash back to 3.0.A.2.181 generic with the flashtool
- Use Gingerbreak or Superoneclick to root your device
- Update your Arc using a OTA(over the air) update(Go to settings->About phone->Software update)
- Enjoy your rooted 2.3.3!!!
Update 1: it seems that the OTA update is not working if you did any modifications to/deleted system files so it's adviced to always flash the .181 firmware provided in this post
Update 2: if you have any battery problems after flashing the .181 firmware(if it's only showing 1%) removing the battery for a few minutes should solve this
Update 3: thanks to ricstc we now have a video tutorial on how to follow these instructions
Update 4: if you want you can keep your user data by unchecking the whipe user data in the flashtool while selecting the correct ftf file. this will cause a lot of error message's on 2.3.2 but just click them away and continue the procedure, after upgrading again to 2.3.3 the error message's will be gone!
Update 5: this methode still works with the new 4.0.A.2.368 firmware! if you don't get the OTA update with the provided .181 firmware try flashing the .184 firmware and try the OTA again
At the moment there are a lot of battery problems when you downgrade from 2.3.4 if you have any problem follow this or this thread for a possible solution
In general how long did it take for Gingerbreak / superoneclick to do its stuff.
iv been waiting about 5-10 minutes with nothing. :S
punkmonkey1984 said:
In general how long did it take for Gingerbreak / superoneclick to do its stuff.
iv been waiting about 5-10 minutes with nothing. :S
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can take up to 20 minutes, can't say for sure.
punkmonkey1984 said:
In general how long did it take for Gingerbreak / superoneclick to do its stuff.
iv been waiting about 5-10 minutes with nothing. :S
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the process of obtaining root took me 3-4 minutes
tRippinthehead said:
the process of obtaining root took me 3-4 minutes
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Ill try a fresh formatted SD card and try again :S
Did you get "SD card safe to remove" message on the status bar?
punkmonkey1984 said:
Ill try a fresh formatted SD card and try again :S
Did you get "SD card safe to remove" message on the status bar?
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Yes. It's ok.
punkmonkey1984 said:
Ill try a fresh formatted SD card and try again :S
Did you get "SD card safe to remove" message on the status bar?
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yes, just reboot and try again
kistigun said:
yes, just reboot and try again
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But it always says "SD card is saft to remove" i am using the Global customized firmware, but dont think that would be the case in any means, can you provide a link to the one you used kistigun please ?
Im on a fresh install so might as well try the version you used lol.
finds the update, but then I can not update via OTA, the phone says to me - "could not connect to network"
punkmonkey1984 said:
But it always says "SD card is saft to remove" i am using the Global customized firmware, but dont think that would be the case in any means, can you provide a link to the one you used kistigun please ?
Im on a fresh install so might as well try the version you used lol.
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i've updated the first post with a link to the firmware i've used
kistigun said:
i've updated the first post with a link to the firmware i've used
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Thanks ill try and report back.
can you unroot using gingerbreak after doing this?
anyone did this work for them?
aeron16 said:
can you unroot using gingerbreak after doing this?
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why would you want to unroot?
kistigun said:
why would you want to unroot?
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i have no choice! using GOOD for enterprise on my Arc, and it only allows usage if its on an unrooted device.
thinking of doing the root on 2.3.2 first, OTA update as you mentioned, then while still rooted, remove some of those unused SE Apps to free up ram, before unrooting and installing GOOD for enterprise.
Root access with firmware on first post. global customized didnt work for me. :S
punkmonkey1984 said:
Root access with firmware on first post. global customized didnt work for me. :S
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weird, may i ask what steps you took?
kistigun said:
weird, may i ask what steps you took?
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Just flashed the firmware you provided on the OP then installed gingerbreak ran it, and it worked with-in 2 minutes. i did have the USB cable plugged-in, with USB debugging on.
Apart from that, it was a fresh install.
punkmonkey1984 said:
Just flashed the firmware you provided on the OP then installed gingerbreak ran it, and it worked with-in 2 minutes. i did have the USB cable plugged-in, with USB debugging on.
Apart from that, it was a fresh install.
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and after that you've updated with OTA update to .145?
kistigun said:
and after that you've updated with OTA update to .145?
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Its booting up now, i will let you know if it has or applied it or not.
Yes .145 with root access and titanium backup working fine,
Had to install busybox from the market, but working never the less.

[Q] Hard Bricked phone after Busybox update

Hi everybody, this is my first post here, I am very happy to be here, joining in this community.
When I tried to update the busybox binary to the latest version 1.19X (FroyoPro 2.5) I hard bricked my phone.
The Rom loads up but after that my phone doesn't work (an endless number of error messages appears).
I cannot even start the phone in ClockworkMod or Xrecovery.
I tried to recover my phone using SEUS and FlashTool but (If I didn't do anything wrong) it still doesn't work.
Now I don't know what to do. The phone is still under warranty but it is going to expire shortly, if I ask them to fix my phone, they surely won't accept my SE because it's clear I rooted it.
Can you suggest me any solutions - a good solution would also be to make it dead - maybe with a strong power supply...
Thanks in advance.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650174
Superuser_ said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650174
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Thanks, I'll try this. If it works (I hope so), I'll let you know.
Hi. It's my first time here to post too. Same thing happened to my w8. Installed busybox 1.19.3 (wanted to try supercharger), but when I rebooted I got stuck in the SE logo. Seus seems to not work anymore. Have you tried PCC? I simply flashed back to stock rom using flashtool myself. Try double checking. First time i tried i didn't install the drivers from flashtool's folder.
cascabel said:
Hi. It's my first time here to post too. Same thing happened to my w8. Installed busybox 1.19.3 (wanted to try supercharger), but when I rebooted I got stuck in the SE logo. Seus seems to not work anymore. Have you tried PCC? I simply flashed back to stock rom using flashtool myself. Try double checking. First time i tried i didn't install the drivers from flashtool's folder.
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I think the first time I used FlashTool I didn't install the drivers. :banghead:
Today I'll try this way.
It worked, the first time I didn't install the drivers before using FlashTool.
Thank you very much.
Eeem, just reflash it with seus or if u can unlock bootloader then do that and flash custom kernel cuz custom kernels have cwm recovery built in what means u can flash many many fine roms. Hit thanx if i helped.
glad that worked.
are you still gonna update busybox? if you are pls let me know how you did it successfully without bricking! thank!
cascabel said:
glad that worked.
are you still gonna update busybox? if you are pls let me know how you did it successfully without bricking! thank!
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At the moment I'm not going to update the busybox, if I'll succeed I'll post something on XDA or let you know via PM.
samsung xcover bricks after install busybox
everytime i run busybox free & i even bought pro it bricks my phone after reboot so i have to reflash the rom. its the latest official europe. samsung xcover gt-s5690. driving me mad. anyone any idea solution?? thanks
chuckens said:
everytime i run busybox free & i even bought pro it bricks my phone after reboot so i have to reflash the rom. its the latest official europe. samsung xcover gt-s5690. driving me mad. anyone any idea solution?? thanks
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Dont update busybox..
Your kernel dont support it
Sent from my E15i
Gogeta said:
Dont update busybox..
Your kernel dont support it
Sent from my E15i
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thanks for reply. on google play there are 3 different versions. 1.Robert Nediyakalaparambil 2. BusyBox ProStephen (Stericson) they both install 100% and work till i reboot and actually its not all the time i reboot... the third is BusyBox Installer JRummy Apps Inc. this one doesnt install it tells me wrong kernal.
it did not brick till i recently wipe partition&cache. it's running gingerbread on android 2.3.6. Headreck:crying:
chuckens said:
thanks for reply. on google play there are 3 different versions. 1.Robert Nediyakalaparambil 2. BusyBox ProStephen (Stericson) they both install 100% and work till i reboot and actually its not all the time i reboot... the third is BusyBox Installer JRummy Apps Inc. this one doesnt install it tells me wrong kernal.
it did not brick till i recently wipe partition&cache. it's running gingerbread on android 2.3.6. Headreck:crying:
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Use custom kernels for your device.

Problem with rooting. Help ASAP

Okay, so basically, I get this error when I try and root my X8 through X8Toolbox.Final
I've rooted my phone through this toolbox already and this problem only started occurring after I re-flashed back to stock with PC Companion.
This is the error:
processing command . . .
waiting for device . . .
running psneuter exploit on device . . .
Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/psneuter: No such file or directory
device not exploited ! ! !
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I'de like to know where the problem persists.
My phone or my PC.
And if anyone could tell me how to fix this, Appreciated.
Thanks.:good:
restor phone with PCC
i had this problem to
Alright, I'll attempt it.
Or use FlashTool..
I never use toolbox
if u still get some error just try with Flashtool
root -> click Padlock icon
xrecovery -> click Cross icon
Root via superoneclick
Sent from my X8 using Tapatalk 2
use flashtool because .. it's easy
Use....1super click to root your x8....
Sent from my E15i using xda premium
i would recommend flashtool too, 'cause you can do anything with it, root, flash recovery, unlock bootloader, aso
works for me without any problems
Okay, thanks for the help I guess.
I just found it a whole lot quicker and more convenient to be able to root and all that through the toolbox.
it's just weird since I've never had issues with this toolbox before

[Q] MY XZ have the problem, when touch the system files, it will be reboot

at title , what is matter? I use the stock rom and i 'm root .... what can i do ??? PLS HELP:crying:
eric1214 said:
at title , what is matter? I use the stock rom and i 'm root .... what can i do ??? PLS HELP:crying:
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just re-root you phone. i had same problem, after re-rooting no reboot anymore.
feskysvk said:
just re-root you phone. i had same problem, after re-rooting no reboot anymore.
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u means is that need root 2 times? because i flash my device, then re- root and recovery again, is finish, and use the link2sd , thanks reboot , and i can login to desktop, also is booit the Xperia logo, it will reboot again again... i can't go to recovery....what can i do now....:crying:
basically the time when you rooted your phone something went wrong and it is currently causing you this issue that you are having right now.
the current issue you are having right now is common.
its like a hit or miss thing.
-root with no bugs
-root with bugs <------- thats where you are now
-no root
just root it again and it will most likely solve the issue.
It seems you will have to restore your phone with SUS.
Then root using this script: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
I had the same problem than you, it was caused by using a bad root script. I fixed it restoring and using the script i from the thread i posted, it does not include a recovery, remember to install it later.
may be is that point.. every time i root still not good.....
then i try the other bro that root , my device is root ^^
RoberM said:
It seems you will have to restore your phone with SUS.
Then root using this script: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186368
I had the same problem than you, it was caused by using a bad root script. I fixed it restoring and using the script i from the thread i posted, it does not include a recovery, remember to install it later.
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thanks brother... u are best , my deivce is real "ROOT" now... :good::laugh:
OH...no.... i try to change the bootanimation, yes, it is work, but....reboot and reboot again , when the end of the animations..... SHXT

Cant open my x8 after installing busy box

btw im in fse roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298880 atm. i cant openmy phone after installing busybox.
i just try to install busy box because i cant find or run any recovery in that run after running busybox and rebot i cant open my phone anymore and say sony ericson only. i try to flash but notting happen. its not flashing.
Afaik installing busybox on stock kernel-based roms softbricks the device (though it's apparently not a kernel issue). Try repairing via pcc.
cascabel said:
Afaik installing busybox on stock kernel-based roms softbricks the device (though it's apparently not a kernel issue). Try repairing via pcc.
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i already try notting happen.
pc companion was not be able to connect to the phone plss disconnect and connect again
any one can help i almost 2:crying::crying::crying: month trying to fix this but notting happen
JAYR143111 said:
any one can help i almost 2:crying::crying::crying: month trying to fix this but notting happen
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35338935&postcount=2
stamatis said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35338935&postcount=2
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But the problem is my phone manufacturing date is 11w29 above. i thought its posible to hardbrick if i will do that instructions
JAYR143111 said:
But the problem is my phone manufacturing date is 11w29 above. i thought its posible to hardbrick if i will do that instructions
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What? No. You won't unlock the bootloader.
Just read the instructions carefully.
stamatis said:
What? No. You won't unlock the bootloader.
Just read the instructions carefully.
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ty so much bro. i fix already. ty ty ty tyty tyvm. im so happy my x8 back...
JAYR143111 said:
ty so much bro. i fix already. ty ty ty tyty tyvm. im so happy my x8 back...
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No problem mate, I'm glad you fixed it.
JAYR143111 said:
btw im in fse roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298880 atm. i cant openmy phone after installing busybox.
i just try to install busy box because i cant find or run any recovery in that run after running busybox and rebot i cant open my phone anymore and say sony ericson only. i try to flash but notting happen. its not flashing.
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Try installing busybox using xtoolbox final version, I use it also to root my phone

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