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[Q] Rooting C5303?

Hello xda
first time and non-english poster here, but I'll do my best, so please be patient with me.
I'd greatly appreciate when someone smarter than me could help me fix my problem:
- Had rooted HTC Desire running LeeDrOiD V2.5.0 FINAL
- Lived happily with lots of apps but wanted new phone
- Made Backup with Titanium Backup
- Bought Sony Xperia SP C5303 (see screenshot of About Phone)
- Noticed that all I can find are discussions on C5302, so I am not exactly sure if I should attempt rooting yet...please bear in mind that I am not a computing prodigy and managed to root the HTC only with a step-by-step-tutorial. The same applies for the Xperia.
- I don't want a different Rom on my new phone, I just want to restore my Titanium Backup.
So I don't need an unlocked bootloader, right?
My question is: what would you do?
Thanks in advance for any help!

ericsbff said:
Hello xda
first time and non-english poster here, but I'll do my best, so please be patient with me.
I'd greatly appreciate when someone smarter than me could help me fix my problem:
- Had rooted HTC Desire running LeeDrOiD V2.5.0 FINAL
- Lived happily with lots of apps but wanted new phone
- Made Backup with Titanium Backup
- Bought Sony Xperia SP C5303 (see screenshot of About Phone)
- Noticed that all I can find are discussions on C5302, so I am not exactly sure if I should attempt rooting yet...please bear in mind that I am not a computing prodigy and managed to root the HTC only with a step-by-step-tutorial. The same applies for the Xperia.
- I don't want a different Rom on my new phone, I just want to restore my Titanium Backup.
So I don't need an unlocked bootloader, right?
My question is: what would you do?
Thanks in advance for any help!
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you can easily root your device using Doomlord's root method; for both locked and unlocked bootloader. just follow the step-by-step instructions. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2329208

When restoring your titanium backup do not restore system files as this may well cause bootloop.
Sent from my C5303 using xda premium

UPDATE: wow, never thought it would be so easy. We need more people like Doomlord on this planet!
Ok, thanks for your quick answers, I'll try it with Doomlord's method.

[Q] Restoring Backup

I was using an Unrooted OPTIMUS 4X HD from which I've now migrated to Nexus 4 because my phone was giving problems with the display. The backup which I had saved is in the form of .sbf using the default LG Backup & Restore App.
I'm unable to figure how to transfer my contacts which are stored in the backup to my new phone. Suprisingly there's nothing much online as well. Most restore apps use .vcf format for contacts but not this particular one. Is there any way I can get hold of the preloaded app that comes with LG 4x HD? Or is there another way to get them back?
I'm in a kind of a Major Jam as I'm supposed to call someone back for a Job.
Please Please Please do help.

Rishabh85 said:
I was using an Unrooted OPTIMUS 4X HD from which I've now migrated to Nexus 4 because my phone was giving problems with the display. The backup which I had saved is in the form of .sbf using the default LG Backup & Restore App.
I'm unable to figure how to transfer my contacts which are stored in the backup to my new phone. Suprisingly there's nothing much online as well. Most restore apps use .vcf format for contacts but not this particular one. Is there any way I can get hold of the preloaded app that comes with LG 4x HD? Or is there another way to get them back?
I'm in a kind of a Major Jam as I'm supposed to call someone back for a Job.
Please Please Please do help.
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backup NEVER to pc something that you can back it up on a cloud. this is something apple tought me while using iphone 4s. its better to use for contacts for example the contact importer.
anyway. no there is nothing u can do. this file format u got there its not just contacts , but a whole restore to the point u created this restore. ony if someone very very EXTREMELY nice guy using stock rom, wants to help you by restoring his phone to your backup, extracting the contacts and restoring back to his own backup. then just send you the contacts.

Rishabh85 said:
Or is there another way to get them back?
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If you have P880, try this:
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Your Smarfon [MyPhoneExplorer Client] <--- USB, BT, WiFi, IrDA ---> Your PC [MyPhoneExplorer]
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Fingers crossed
ze7zez said:
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If you have P880, try this:
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Just saw this ... Will try once I get back home. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Extracting Contacts from .sbf file created on Optimus G
So I recently had a Optimus G and for some reason Google did not sync all the contacts that I had on my phone. Anyways I had made a backup using the LG backup software and it created a .sbf backup file. I now have a Samsung S4 and need to extract the contacts from the .sbf file. Can someone please help me out with that.
Thanks.

pyrexid said:
So I recently had a Optimus G and for some reason Google did not sync all the contacts that I had on my phone. Anyways I had made a backup using the LG backup software and it created a .sbf backup file. I now have a Samsung S4 and need to extract the contacts from the .sbf file. Can someone please help me out with that.
Thanks.
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Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-BATMAN :silly: 2 posts above yours

I tried it and looks like it won't work for me as I don't have the Optimus g anymore.
Sent from my SGH-I337M using xda app-developers app

So you are posting about optimus g phone in LG 4x thread and you don't even have optimus g anymore?
Sent from my LG-P880 using Tapatalk

Yes as its a similar Situation to the OP.
He had another lg phone which he made a backup on and now wants to transfer contacts to nexus 4.
Im assuming the lg backups work the same way
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[Q] Xperia V stock/original ROM help?

I rooted and installed Cyanogen MOD on mye Xperia right after summer last year! and now i want to go back to the original ROM, is there any place i can get it from? or is it possible to get it from another Xperia that is not done anything with yet without rooting or anything?
If it is possible to send me a backup i would appreciate that!
if Region does matter im located in Norway

Minidwerg said:
I rooted and installed Cyanogen MOD on mye Xperia right after summer last year! and now i want to go back to the original ROM, is there any place i can get it from? or is it possible to get it from another Xperia that is not done anything with yet without rooting or anything?
If it is possible to send me a backup i would appreciate that!
if Region does matter im located in Norway
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Install a stock kernel with recovery, then flash a stock rom for your device. Just check out the Development section for your Xperia and you'll find one
Sent from my LT25i using xda app-developers app

THANKS

New to Z1

HI All.
Been a Galaxy S2 user for ages, and took the change to go to Z1 experia.
Now looking to root and om the phone.
I had done this on the GS2 for ages, and knew the process well.
How different is the rooting process on the Z1?
How do we install roms on the Z1, and to root the phone?
Do we flash a kernel with CWM for the Z1?
Any help appreciated,.
Cheers
Glen.

Glen C said:
HI All.
Been a Galaxy S2 user for ages, and took the change to go to Z1 experia.
Now looking to root and om the phone.
I had done this on the GS2 for ages, and knew the process well.
How different is the rooting process on the Z1?
How do we install roms on the Z1, and to root the phone?
Do we flash a kernel with CWM for the Z1?
Any help appreciated,.
Cheers
Glen.
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Flash Tools for Xperia
Root, Backup TA, Unlock bootloader and more! The ultimate Xperia Z1 guide
good luck
but u could search before
:good:

How to swap Z3 with Z3 compact?

Hi everyone,
Sorry if that is a stupid question but I'm still fairly new to the android world.
I want to swap phones with my mum. I have Z3 compact and she have Z3.
Can we use PC Companion to backup the data from both phones and restore Z3 backup to compact version and vice versa?
If not do you recommend any free app to transfer all data to pc and then send them to the other device (hopefully including apps)?
Thank you all in advance,
Blaise

blaise92 said:
Hi everyone,
Sorry if that is a stupid question but I'm still fairly new to the android world.
I want to swap phones with my mum. I have Z3 compact and she have Z3.
Can we use PC Companion to backup the data from both phones and restore Z3 backup to compact version and vice versa?
If not do you recommend any free app to transfer all data to pc and then send them to the other device (hopefully including apps)?
Thank you all in advance,
Blaise
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I'd suggest using Helium - App Sync and Backup. I've never used that app since I have root, but I've heard it's pretty good and for a new user like you, this might be useful.
feherneoh said:
I would suggest rooting, then using TitaniumBackup
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I don't want to be rude, but.... LOL.
1. He's "still fairly new to the android world". Good luck with understanding those messed up instructions how to root our Xperias for a such user.
2. What if he knows hot to do it but has Lollipop? Wouldn't he lose the data during the rooting procedure? He'd have to revert to KitKat which isn't compatible with Lollipop /data partition contents

Use easybackup from Google play
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