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Hi Guys,
I am totally newbie here. I just got my Sony Xperia V, I found a thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277334
And then, in the post by imk82, he said he must do a backup first with Sony's backup app before he finally able to root Sony Xperia V with Bin4ry method with no problem in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41457358&postcount=2861
But I have no idea what does he mean by "Sony's Backup-app".
Someone could tell me more specific about it?
Is it App in Google Play or is it PC Companion?
And why is it related?
Thanks.
Furthermore, there seems 2 options to root Xperia V
If you look at the source of the script, you will see...
echo 1) Normal
echo 2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
echo 3) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
echo G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)
Seems either 1 or 3 can be chosen to root Xperia V, but what's the different? I couldn't find the info anywhere
a backup is not essential.
I have never heard of rooting destroying any files. (*But that is no gurentee)
You need option 3 for jellbean
gregbradley said:
a backup is not essential.
I have never heard of rooting destroying any files. (*But that is no gurentee)
You need option 3 for jellbean
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Hi thanks for reply.
I finally found the guide here (hxxp://talk.sonymobile.com/message/398680#398680), it's quite simple
I copy paste the guide here :
How to root Xperia T and Xperia V ( 9.1.A.1.140 )
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Download the Rooting Toolkit > Link 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 and extract it. Run it and select Normal Mode , press enter. Now connect your phone, follow the on-screen instructions it shows.
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Based on this guide, we should choose No.1 Normal Mode.
But you said we should choose No.3, now I got confuse
solid_id said:
Hi thanks for reply.
I finally found the guide here (hxxp://talk.sonymobile.com/message/398680#398680), it's quite simple
I copy paste the guide here :
Based on this guide, we should choose No.1 Normal Mode.
But you said we should choose No.3, now I got confuse
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Just use 3.
3 of you are on JB.
Sent from my LT30p, 4.1.2 stock, DooMKernel v5,root access, unlocked bootloader.
solid_id said:
Hi Guys,
I am totally newbie here. I just got my Sony Xperia V, I found a thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277334
And then, in the post by imk82, he said he must do a backup first with Sony's backup app before he finally able to root Sony Xperia V with Bin4ry method with no problem in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41457358&postcount=2861
But I have no idea what does he mean by "Sony's Backup-app".
Someone could tell me more specific about it?
Is it App in Google Play or is it PC Companion?
And why is it related?
Thanks.
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Hi, since I use my xperia in German I'm not sure about English menu. But try like this:
There should be an app already installed at your xperia. Called Backup & Restore (or similar) - the icon is round and looks a little bit like a door of a safe / vault, colors are mostly white and some red. Start this app and follow instructions.
Hope it helps you.
Aaron_035 said:
Just use 3.
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ArmaNineTSeven said:
3 of you are on JB.
Sent from my LT30p, 4.1.2 stock, DooMKernel v5,root access, unlocked bootloader.
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Yes I am JB, it's 9.1.A.1.140
So must choose No. 3
What is the No.1 then? A bit curious, is it for different version of firmware?
No. 1 is for ICS based firmwares
Sent from my phone using XDA Premium
I tried the method Bin4ry gave, but the root was not working well, for example when I run Titanium Backup it's asking for permissions thousands times.
Then I installed BusyBox from the market, and after that rooted with this method - Motochopper, it installs SuperSU, and then the applications ask the SuperSU for permissions only once and its working fine now.
You can safely delete the Superuser and BusyBox Free after that, only SuperSU is needed.
I am not sure though which I did first, the Motochoper root or the BusyBox installer.
sartheris said:
I tried the method Bin4ry gave, but the root was not working well, for example when I run Titanium Backup it's asking for permissions thousands times.
Then I installed BusyBox from the market, and after that rooted with this method - Motochopper, it installs SuperSU, and then the applications ask the SuperSU for permissions only once and its working fine now.
You can safely delete the Superuser and BusyBox Free after that, only SuperSU is needed.
I am not sure though which I did first, the Motochoper root or the BusyBox installer.
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Did you mean you re-rooted your Phone with "Motochopper" method the link you give? And it's working well for you instead of using Bin4ry method?
OK, thanks for this info, because I haven't even tried Bin4ry method to root my Sony Xperia V yet. :victory:
sartheris said:
I tried the method Bin4ry gave, but the root was not working well, for example when I run Titanium Backup it's asking for permissions thousands times.
Then I installed BusyBox from the market, and after that rooted with this method - Motochopper, it installs SuperSU, and then the applications ask the SuperSU for permissions only once and its working fine now.
You can safely delete the Superuser and BusyBox Free after that, only SuperSU is needed.
I am not sure though which I did first, the Motochoper root or the BusyBox installer.
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I tried though, not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41772387&postcount=334
if you are rooted then flash this
RootPackage-gregbradley.zip - 1.75 MB
solid_id said:
Did you mean you re-rooted your Phone with "Motochopper" method the link you give? And it's working well for you instead of using Bin4ry method?
OK, thanks for this info, because I haven't even tried Bin4ry method to root my Sony Xperia V yet. :victory:
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I mean I rooted it with the Bin4ry method first, it was rooted, but the Superuser required permissions everytime multiple times and didn't remembered. So with the Motochopper it installed SuperSU instead of Superuser and it's working fine with it.
solid_id said:
I tried though, not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41772387&postcount=334
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Well, every phone is different, something that wokrs on me, might not work on you
sartheris said:
I mean I rooted it with the Bin4ry method first, it was rooted, but the Superuser required permissions everytime multiple times and didn't remembered. So with the Motochopper it installed SuperSU instead of Superuser and it's working fine with it.
Well, every phone is different, something that wokrs on me, might not work on you
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both motochopper and Bin4ry method does not work for me, maybe I should try from another computer.... (sigh)
gregbradley said:
if you are rooted then flash this
RootPackage-gregbradley.zip - 1.75 MB
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not rooted yet, haven't found or maybe there is nothing in the forum can root my phone yet.
Aaron_035 said:
Used the link below to root 9.1.A.1.145
talk.sonymobile.com/message/398680#398680
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Hi. I just download and install recovery software call: Dr.Fone for android.
After prepared my phone to works with this software it was restart.
Software is relay good as I could recover my sms but! All apps related to banks stops working and give me msg: You phone is rooted.
Apps : check my root - says: - phone is not rooted... so, any idea what happen?
did you root it?
did you unlock the bootloader?
how can I check if bootloader is unlocking?
OK, I open Service menu and under Configuration it says: Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No
So is not rooted, but why banking apps stop working and says: apps not working on rooted devices - before I install dr.Fone banking apps works with no problem.
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how can I check if bootloader is unlocking?
OK, I open Service menu and under Configuration it says: Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: No
So is not rooted, but why banking apps stop working and says: apps not working on rooted devices - before I install dr.Fone banking apps works with no problem.
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Then it is not unlocked because it says you cannot do it..
I think the app you istalled is the problem, uninstall it
Unless you have been through a process to root the phone will not maigically root itself.
Maybe you should repair the software with pccompanion just to be sure and not install dr.Fone app (Of which I have never heard of before..)
gregbradley said:
Then it is not unlocked because it says you cannot do it..
I think the app you istalled is the problem, uninstall it
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I uninstall it, but is no change, still banking apps says phone is rooted.
Is any options to show what was change? Like log file or similar?
Unless you have been through a process to root the phone will not maigically root itself.
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So, my hone is definitely not rooted?
Maybe you should repair the software with pccompanion just to be sure and not install dr.Fone app (Of which I have never heard of before..)
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How can I repair with pccompanion?
I
goralpm said:
How can I repair with pccompanion?
I
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Download pccompanion and run it.
choose software update and then click on repair my phone
goralpm said:
So, my hone is definitely not rooted?
I
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Try it yourself:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
Im guessing you were taken for a ride with this app. Ill try to help you out a bit. That app (dr.whatever) left files on your phone that are probably the problem. Use your file explorer to navigate to your internal storage, find the folder named Android. Inside you will see two folders named data and obb. Inside you will find all the data for your applications (each located within thier own folder). Look through these for a folder with the name or developers name (sometimes this can be tricky because there are no spaces in the file name, as well its usually initials or abbreviations.) Locate the folder and delete it, then reboot. Since your not rooted, you cant wipe your caches and data as we do so just try this out.
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mstickland said:
Im guessing you were taken for a ride with this app. Ill try to help you out a bit. That app (dr.whatever) left files on your phone that are probably the problem. Use your file explorer to navigate to your internal storage, find the folder named Android. Inside you will see two folders named data and obb. Inside you will find all the data for your applications (each located within thier own folder). Look through these for a folder with the name or developers name (sometimes this can be tricky because there are no spaces in the file name, as well its usually initials or abbreviations.) Locate the folder and delete it, then reboot. Since your not rooted, you cant wipe your caches and data as we do so just try this out.
Sent from my SGH-I317M using xda premium
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there is no obb folder, just data.
OK I made same research i I find this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7b1QXxWk-g
When I connect phone with dr.fone it was this same way....
That means my Phone is rooted?
Root Checker Pro:
Result:
Root Access is not properly configured or was not granted.
Detailed:
Super User Application Status:
Superuser application - version 3.1.3 -is installed
SuperSU application - is NOT installed.
System File Properties for Root Access:
Standard Location
Check Command: Is -l/system/bin/su:
Result: /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
Analysis: File /system/bin/su does not exist.
Can anybody explain me what this mean and is my phone rooted or not?
why don't you just try and root again with either doomlords easy root or bin4rys root kit.
That way you will definitely be rooted
gregbradley said:
why don't you just try and root again with either doomlords easy root or bin4rys root kit.
That way you will definitely be rooted
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OK, but is any chance to unroot?
goralpm said:
OK, but is any chance to unroot?
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what do you want? To be rooted or not to be rooted?
gregbradley said:
what do you want? To be rooted or not to be rooted?
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To be not rooted. Cos I cant use some apps, witch I use on regular basis.
If I take factory reset - it will be after unrooted?
I don't think that you are rooted at all, that Dr Fone app sounds fishy and bogus to me (as others have stated as well).
Best bet is imho to repair with PC Companion as greg has also mentioned. You could also try removing any superuser app that apparently is somewhere on you device, it might be that your banking app checks for this.
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That Dr Fone app is not even in my Play Store - I would probably opt for a factory reset, rather than repair. Sounds like malware to me. If you want to backup something from your device, stay with the regular, known and trusted apps!
Sent from my LT30p using xda app-developers app
goralpm said:
To be not rooted. Cos I cant use some apps, witch I use on regular basis.
If I take factory reset - it will be after unrooted?
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Which apps can not be used on a rooted phone? I never came across anything I can't use on my rooted phone, as opposed to an unrooted one. Just the opposite is true. There are many apps and functions that do work on a rooted phone, which I would be missing a lot if I was not rooted.
Dr.Fone seems to have manipulated with your system. My suggestion is first using the Doomlord easy rooting kit. It works like a charm, and also allows unrooting later in case you do not need to be rooted. Then uninstall that Dr. Fone thing (and everything else you don't need).
Like some of the others I do have suspicions regarding Dr. Fone software. There are so many useful tools and apps from reputable sources you can use on a rooted phone, it is almost overwhelming. What made you grab such a dubious app?
Now it is already on the second page for a relatively simple issue which basically comes down to one point: Get rid of that Dr.Fone. Action required.
No offence intended.
Flash a stock ftf you definitely not be rooted anymore.
There are several apps that don't work on rooted phones, sky go being one of them.
It is generally done by apps that have copy right laws to enforce or subscription issues.
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OK, I finally rooted my phone properly. Now I can use TitaniumBackup for full bacup - and restore phone to factory setting...
I used this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46373469#post46373469
goralpm said:
OK, I finally rooted my phone properly. Now I can use TitaniumBackup for full bacup - and restore phone to factory setting...
I used this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46373469#post46373469
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I really don't understand you, in your last post you wanted NOT to be rooted...
Yea, confusing.
Hey guys, Idk why but recently my phone is going crazy
I first noticed this a few months ago, I was playing Injustice and it kept pausing. At that time my internal memory was 75% full, so I thought that might be the problem so later I uninstalled the app
But recently all my other games and video streaming apps(Twitch ,YouTube etc) keeps pausing, my Album app is bugged (though the Movies app works fine), camera force closes. Even my keyboard acts buggy sometimes. I tried formatting my phone memory, still no effect.
I think it could be a virus but I tried Clean Master (I guess this isn't a good choice) and it shows nothing is wrong
So do you think it's a virus? If it is, what should I do and if not, any particular solutions?
Thanks in advance guys and I hope I posted this thread in the proper section
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Hey guys, Idk why but recently my phone is going crazy
I first noticed this a few months ago, I was playing Injustice and it kept pausing. At that time my internal memory was 75% full, so I thought that might be the problem so later I uninstalled the app
But recently all my other games and video streaming apps(Twitch ,YouTube etc) keeps pausing, my Album app is bugged (though the Movies app works fine), camera force closes. Even my keyboard acts buggy sometimes. I tried formatting my phone memory, still no effect.
I think it could be a virus but I tried Clean Master (I guess this isn't a good choice) and it shows nothing is wrong
So do you think it's a virus? If it is, what should I do and if not, any particular solutions?
Thanks in advance guys and I hope I posted this thread in the proper section
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If you're rooted, try clearing the cache and dalvik cache. Or maybe reinstall the ROM, that's what I usually do when my phone starts acting up. It's annoying, but worth it. What ROM are you on BTW?
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If you're rooted, try clearing the cache and dalvik cache. Or maybe reinstall the ROM, that's what I usually do when my phone starts acting up. It's annoying, but worth it. What ROM are you on BTW?
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Well Actually I'm using the stock 4.3 ROM and I haven't even rooted my phone
I tried rooting it, but couldn't unlock the bootloader
You don't need to unlock the bootloader to root Try TowelRoot. My advice is to do a fresh install with Flashtool, with a non-carrier specific ROM (no bloatware). When I was on eXistenZ Ultra, my phone slowed down after a few days. I think this happened on the stock ROM too, it might be a bug.
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You don't need to unlock the bootloader to root Try TowelRoot. My advice is to do a fresh install with Flashtool, with a non-carrier specific ROM (no bloatware). When I was on eXistenZ Ultra, my phone slowed down after a few days. I think this happened on the stock ROM too, it might be a bug.
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I tried TowelRoot, it shows that my phone is rooted but when I use other apps to check my root status like Root Checker or Titanium Backup it shows "The phone isn't rooted"
Damn, I suck at this
Did you flash a superuser app after rooting?
You can check root with the app 'root check' (appstore)
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Maybe TowelRoot doesn't work properly on .207 (if you're on that firmware). Have you followed the instructions in this thread? You might have missed something - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783885
I have the C6906, 14.3.a.0.757 and I rooted my phone about a year ago, and I noticed about a month ago, that all my root applications ask for root permission. I installed root checkers, and they have say that my device is unrooted. I have XPERIA XPOSED installed, and I'm really surprised some of those apps function perfectly. (Flashlight, 5 nav buttons, blue color theme, etc.) I do not remember what method I used to root my phone. Can you please help me find it again?
All I can remember, is I'm pretty sure it was a tutorial here at XDA
I ONLY ROOTED my phone, I did not flash it (by that I mean all my data was not wiped)
That's also where I found out about XPERIA XPOSED (the tutorial linked to it)
I think the app I was using, was white, and there was a horizontal status bar that let you know when your root was completed (I remember I forgot the drivers and it said FAIL!)
(see attachment, sorry it's all I remember)
Also, if I update to 4.4, will I lose all my data? Thanks
MasterZii said:
I have the C6906, 14.3.a.0.757 and I rooted my phone about a year ago, and I noticed about a month ago, that all my root applications ask for root permission. I installed root checkers, and they have say that my device is unrooted. I have XPERIA XPOSED installed, and I'm really surprised some of those apps function perfectly. (Flashlight, 5 nav buttons, blue color theme, etc.) I do not remember what method I used to root my phone. Can you please help me find it again?
All I can remember, is I'm pretty sure it was a tutorial here at XDA
I ONLY ROOTED my phone, I did not flash it (by that I mean all my data was not wiped)
That's also where I found out about XPERIA XPOSED (the tutorial linked to it)
I think the app I was using, was white, and there was a horizontal status bar that let you know when your root was completed (I remember I forgot the drivers and it said FAIL!)
(see attachment, sorry it's all I remember)
Also, if I update to 4.4, will I lose all my data? Thanks
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You can use this method... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298
louanbastos said:
You can use this method... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298
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Actually, I remember now. I used Odin!
And that thread says that I can't root with my version
how did you used odin? odin is only for samsung devices!!!
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how did you used odin? odin is only for samsung devices!!!
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Well, when I look at the pictures of Odin, it looks nearly identical to the software I used to root my phone.
All I know it, that I had to select a file, (that I needed to download from somewhere)
Then I pressed a button, and my phone was rooted!
What other software can do it that way? I know it wasn't flashtool
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You can use this method... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298
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Will this wipe the data on my phone?
Can't root the phone
Hi
I have tried many methods to root my phone (sony xperia sp) , but they didn't work
For example when I used BoomLord app for rooting, This window appeared
How can I do that?
Thank you
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Yaser. said:
Hi
I have tried many methods to root my phone (sony xperia sp) , but they didn't work
For example when I used BoomLord app for rooting, This window appeared
How can I do that?
Thank you
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*DoomLord
Just download and install towelroot.
Click on the 'Make it rain' button, then install SuperSU from playstore.
Thank you for reply
I also tried towelroot. Nothing changed, the phone restart without being rooted
Yaser. said:
Thank you for reply
I also tried towelroot. Nothing changed, the phone restart without being rooted
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Which version of stock ROM are you using?
This should work fine on stock .205 or .207
Try this apk.
Yaser. said:
Thank you for reply
I also tried towelroot. Nothing changed, the phone restart without being rooted
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At first you cant see any change. Check root by an app like rootchecker.
My stock room version is 12.1.A.1.205
I used an app called Root checker Basic.
the result is: sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device
I have shut down the device from the button at the back then used tr.apk., It is rooted now
Sorry for any disturbance
Thank you
Yaser. said:
I have shut down the device from the button at the back then used tr.apk., It is rooted now
Sorry for any disturbance
Thank you
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Welcome
I used towelroot but it is saying "this phone isnt currently available "