I have a question for anyone who have purchased the Root Android software from this website:-
http://root-android.org/
I am thinking of rooting my Sony Xperia V device but has anyone tried on their Sony Xperia phones and it successfully rooted without unlocking the bootloaders please?
Darkfunnyguy said:
I have a question for anyone who have purchased the Root Android software from this website:-
http://root-android.org/
I am thinking of rooting my Sony Xperia V device but has anyone tried on their Sony Xperia phones and it successfully rooted without unlocking the bootloaders please?
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You would really pay $29.99 to get your V rooted....wow...
Actually I awaiting for anyone to root the Sony Xperia V with Jelly Bean without unlocking bootloader. I have rooted with my smartphone by unlocking the bootloader which was a mistake as problems with broken mobile bravia and download music info from Walkman app would not work. Fortunately I upgraded to Jelly Bean via pc companion fixed it all so I will not unlock my bootloader again.
I just contacted Root Android my questions so I wait and see.
Darkfunnyguy said:
Actually I awaiting for anyone to root the Sony Xperia V with Jelly Bean without unlocking bootloader. I have rooted with my smartphone by unlocking the bootloader which was a mistake as problems with broken mobile bravia and download music info from Walkman app would not work. Fortunately I upgraded to Jelly Bean via pc companion fixed it all so I will not unlock my bootloader again.
I just contacted Root Android my questions so I wait and see.
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OK,
The "issues" with bravia and walkman are not really issues at all. They are fully explained onthe Sony site that they will lose functionality and also they explain why.
And what are those explained please?
Link me a website if you will or have time please.
google
unlock bootloader sony
first hit
http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
you will have had to "read" and agree to this before you unlocked the bootloader of your phone.
As I said I do not want to unlock my phone again as it been repaired by upgrading to Jelly Bean for my download music info on walkman app now worked again.
I want to root without unlocking the bootloader.
Read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2135124
you have to unlock the bootloader but after it all you can flash a relock ftf.
Not sure if it fixes the BE or walkman but thats up to you to read up on it
I did do a relock otherwise I would not been able to to update to Jelly Bean via pc companion, ultimately fixing the walkman and BE.
So are you saying my device would have to be unlocked then root it and there is no other way?
Darkfunnyguy said:
I did do a relock otherwise I would not been able to to update to Jelly Bean via pc companion, ultimately fixing the walkman and BE.
So are you saying my device would have to be unlocked then root it and there is no other way?
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currently yes, there is no other way. But that thread says you can relock and keep root... read the thread
Yes with the risk of removal security drm keys ultimately breaking the download music info gain. Yet it can be relocked but still does not fix the problem I think if I am right.
I rather you or people on the link thread to take the risk you gave me is the reason why I already asked the question but got no response as of yet.
Darkfunnyguy said:
Yes with the risk of removal security drm keys ultimately breaking the download music info gain. Yet it can be relocked but still does not fix the problem I think if I am right.
I rather you or people on the link thread to take the risk you gave me is the reason why I already asked the question but got no response as of yet.
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Nice to know you want others to take the risk... This forum is about sharing...maybe you could be the first and share the good news with others
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I know a thread where Sony Xperia S smartphones I think have fixed it, just have and wait and see, probably not.
You should read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38617694
I have xperia tx .. and have rooted it with bin4ry method. added cwm .. and having stock JB .411
i downloaded custom rom aand gapps frm aokp my phone bootloader is not unlocked .
i flashed using cwm .. after that my phone woudnt start only the vibration ( one beep )
again via update service i updated it
i m nt an advanced user can u give tutorials for custom roms ?? and for bootloader
can u send me links or tutorials for tx ?
For Locked Bootloader - don't flash CM, AOKP,AOSP,MIUI,PA. If you want these ROMs, unlock your bootloader first.
So just stick with stock-based ROM if your bootloader is locked.
For more info, read the All-in-One Xperia thread by gregbradley in Q&A section. A very useful read for newbies like you.
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Re:
Thanks Dude
Please do not start a thread about a question you have already posted in another thread.
Also please post in the correct section
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Sony Flagship device circa 2145
Hello I have a Xperia Z (6603) I´m on 4.3, base band 56 and build 10.4.1.B.0.109 the phone is new from factory and as I live in Spain the phone is from Movistar.
I read many tutorial, download all programs and scripts and try all of them, but I can´t get root to backup my TA partition and unlock bootloader to start flashing custom ROMs.
I hope that you can help me thanks in advance.
PS.: If you need more info ask please.
Istvan_86 said:
Hello I have a Xperia Z (6603) I´m on 4.3, base band 56 and build 10.4.1.B.0.109 the phone is new from factory and as I live in Spain the phone is from Movistar.
I read many tutorial, download all programs and scripts and try all of them, but I can´t get root to backup my TA partition and unlock bootloader to start flashing custom ROMs.
I hope that you can help me thanks in advance.
PS.: If you need more info ask please.
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You will need to root it on only 4.2.2 firmware,then save TA partition and flash roms.
Or you can backup TA partition then unlock bootloader on 4.3,then you can root it and install roms.
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Sorry I have a very busy days, then I must flash 4.2 via flashtool right? Where can I find the correct 4.2 version for my phone and country? Thanks in advance.
Istvan_86 said:
Sorry I have a very busy days, then I must flash 4.2 via flashtool right? Where can I find the correct 4.2 version for my phone and country? Thanks in advance.
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download this ftf & flash it http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-xperia-z-c6603-10-3-1-2-67-t2512422
then root it over here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386405
Really thanks for your fast answer, I download files and I do the process as soon as I can and post the results here.
hi guys,
I've a Sony Xperia Z C6603 with locked boot-loader. I'm an IT technician and I've done my best since today morning like 9 Am but no joy.
I've downloaded and installed Emma flashtool and it said ( This phone is locked ) and i've downloaded flashtool for xperia and again said ( this phone can't be unlocked officially )
I've opened the service menu and system info > configuration and is written NO infront of unlock bootloader ......
Does it mean that no hope or what ???
The whole story is that my phone is boiling and really overheating when is being used or even recharging without using. and i came to know that's because 4.4.2 so I wanted to install 4.4.4 or any custom ROM and to get rid of that bloody 4.4.2
Any help will be appreciated.
Many thanks for everyone
I want to add that I've managed to change the battery like 10 days ago thought that it was the mean cause for the heat but nothing been changed.
waiting any kind user or moderator for any kind help ... thnx
lolo130 said:
waiting any kind user or moderator for any kind help ... thnx
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You can't onlock your bootloader. But you can use any stock based firmware.
fair enough ... thank you for that and will sell it and will get any other phone boot-loader unlock-able
thanks again
Hello there, since solved lot of problems reading this site, now I need some mora my xperia sp c5303 cant be updated to last version ( compilation 205 and android 4.3 ) because has malaysian customization version. Some people on sony forum told me to ask sony or flash it, here is where I need help A LOT. If I decide to flash it ... which version should I put ? I am from argentina if that means something, 2nd Should really flash it just for that updates ? and 3rd Lot of ppl complain that not working gps or a-gps is due to 4.1.2 android, is that true ?
thanx a lot for any help you can provide me also hope this is the correct section
JIJOK said:
Hello there, since solved lot of problems reading this site, now I need some mora my xperia sp c5303 cant be updated to last version ( compilation 205 and android 4.3 ) because has malaysian customization version. Some people on sony forum told me to ask sony or flash it, here is where I need help A LOT. If I decide to flash it ... which version should I put ? I am from argentina if that means something, 2nd Should really flash it just for that updates ? and 3rd Lot of ppl complain that not working gps or a-gps is due to 4.1.2 android, is that true ?
thanx a lot for any help you can provide me also hope this is the correct section
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you should update to .207
see this ,,,you will learn and gain experience and you will update your phone
Nice guide, but I have more questions for you if don't mind :angel:
1- How do I put that 207 firmware ?
2- You have a SP with android 5.1.1 ?!
JIJOK said:
Nice guide, but I have more questions for you if don't mind :angel:
1- How do I put that 207 firmware ?
2- You have a SP with android 5.1.1 ?!
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1- what do you mean?
2-yes i have 5.1.1 lollipop AICP ROM
JIJOK said:
Nice guide, but I have more questions for you if don't mind :angel:
1- How do I put that 207 firmware ?
2- You have a SP with android 5.1.1 ?!
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1st
Look for the guide for using flashtool on the page from @flash-
There are great flashtool guides on xda too. Just read them
2nd
Yeah, that's possible too!
To do so, you need to
- Root your phone with Towelroot
- Backup your TA partition
- Unlock your bootloader
- Install a recovery for Stock Rom
- Flash a Rom. I always take Cyanogenmod 12.1 by Mrcl1450 and AdrianDC. You find it in
XperiaSP/Original Android Development
There are other great Roms on
XperiaSP/Original Android Development
and
XperiaSP/Android Development
Just take what you like or try different roms.
Look in
XperiaSP/General/Xperia SP Lollipop Hub
There are great Rom reviews.
You can find guides to all these things here on XDA. Please read these guides. Then you can have Android 5.1.1
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the guide up there just starts with update android 4.3 on the 207 firmware, mine is 211. Sorry the noob stuff but dont know how install, flash that firmware on my phone.
Also I can just root phone and only delete unwanted apps and left the rest untouch, right ? With SU and that
JIJOK said:
the guide up there just starts with update android 4.3 on the 207 firmware, mine is 211. Sorry the noob stuff but dont know how install, flash that firmware on my phone.
Also I can just root phone and only delete unwanted apps and left the rest untouch, right ? With SU and that
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yes you can do that with su ...but if you want Unlock your boot-loader and then flash anything you want ...there is alot of videos on youtube and guides and f you need help we will help you with that
JIJOK said:
the guide up there just starts with update android 4.3 on the 207 firmware, mine is 211. Sorry the noob stuff but dont know how install, flash that firmware on my phone.
Also I can just root phone and only delete unwanted apps and left the rest untouch, right ? With SU and that
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Yeah, you can root your phone with Towelroot. The word to google is debloat.
Sorry if I sound rude, but someone has to tell you:
Nobody in here will help you googling a tutorial how to flash a ftf file.
OK, one last time...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+flash+ftf+xperia+SP+flashtool
As far as I understand it, XDA is a community of people who want to mod their phones. Themselves. This includes that you read before you ask. Oh you didn't find the answer you were looking for on Page 1? Google again with similar keywords.
Let's think about the number of users who have already used flashtool. Millions! How many of them were noobs in the beginning? Millions!
Can you imagine how often your questions have already been asked? I can't...
There are hundreds of tutorials out there for each and every step of whatever related to mod a phone.
Go and read them! And if something goes wrong, there are thousands of tutorials how to get your phone back to life. I've never heard a phone causing a thermonucleal war because a beginner experimented with it.
Again, sorry for the rudeness of my message, but as you OBVIOUSLY didn't read the "READ BEFORE POST" message of the moderators, I had to tell it to you. That way you won't wonder why noone answers your questions.
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flash- said:
yes you can do that with su ...but if you want Unlock your boot-loader and then flash anything you want ...there is alot of videos on youtube and guides and f you need help we will help you with that
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Yes, sorry, I am really noob to this.
1- To update to that .207 I need flash my rom, to flash it I need do all that Kaffeetrinker said on the list. Right ? I mean the same except choose rom, I need the .207
2- To root the phone need the towelroot, towelroot.com click icon, make it rain, etc. That is the 1st step to do. Right again ? But at that page says "V3"
To : Kaffeetrinker I saw the videos and writen guides I learned how flash, I dont know where to get the .207 ftf file, all I find out there is the .207 AU ( australia if not wrong )
JIJOK said:
Yes, sorry, I am really noob to this.
1- To update to that .207 I need flash my rom, to flash it I need do all that Kaffeetrinker said on the list. Right ? I mean the same except choose rom, I need the .207
2- To root the phone need the towelroot, towelroot.com click icon, make it rain, etc. That is the 1st step to do. Right again ? But at that page says "V3"
To : Kaffeetrinker I saw the videos and writen guides I learned how flash, I dont know where to get the .207 ftf file, all I find out there is the .207 AU ( australia if not wrong )
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
It's a firmware downloader. You can download any version you want with it. Usage is tricky sometimes, read the thread.
PS: I think you mixed up the words for read and write
PPS: Don't mix up "update firmware with flashtool" and "open bootloader and install custom rom".
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Kaffeetrinker said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
It's a firmware downloader. You can download any version you want with it. Usage is tricky sometimes, read the thread.
PS: I think you mixed up the words for read and write
PPS: Don't mix up "update firmware with flashtool" and "open bootloader and install custom rom".
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OH MY GOD, cant believe that XperiFirm was for that ( kill me ) . Now reading all forum stuff I understand update firmware and flashtool. I am pretty sure you will hang me, but its the last thing I will noob with, I have no clue that " Install a recovery for Stock Rom" you said, it is for save my rom if I mess up but you mean this ClockworkMod Recovery or Team Win Recovery Project or this one here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920 every .207 its the same ? Since I see it by country ( I have no locked carrier )
ps : I was trying to say that I saw all the written guides
JIJOK said:
OH MY GOD, cant believe that XperiFirm was for that ( kill me ) . Now reading all forum stuff I understand update firmware and flashtool. I am pretty sure you will hang me, but its the last thing I will noob with, I have no clue that " Install a recovery for Stock Rom" you said, it is for save my rom if I mess up but you mean this ClockworkMod Recovery or Team Win Recovery Project or this one here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352920 every .207 its the same ? Since I see it by country ( I have no locked carrier )
ps : I was trying to say that I saw all the written guides
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OK, I gotta clear up a few things:
Case A:
You want to Update your current old Sony rom to the latest Sony rom.
- Get Flashtool, get your Firmware from Xperifirm.
- Flash it
Yeah, it's that easy
Case B:
You want to have a newer Android that has not been made by Sony. E.g. you want Android 5.1.1 Cyanogenmod. That's what we call "Custom Rom"!
- Root your phone with Towelroot
- Backup your TA partition
- Unlock your bootloader
- Install a recovery for Stock Rom
- Flash a Rom. E.g. Android 5.1.1 Cyanogenmod
These two things are totally diffetent things!
What could have caused the misunderstanding is that you CAN root your phone in Case A. But you don't have to. You CAN add a Recovery Mode in Case A, but you don't have to.
IF you want a Recovery, take Philz Recovery for Xperia SP.
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IF you want to install a recovery, take this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649923
As I said, IF you need it.
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Kaffeetrinker said:
OK, I gotta clear up a few things:
Case A:
You want to Update your current old Sony rom to the latest Sony rom.
- Get Flashtool, get your Firmware from Xperifirm.
- Flash it
Yeah, it's that easy
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I am sorry keep posting, Case A is not that easy because customization version ( malaysia ) doesn't allow update it to .207 ( .211 latest ) and android 4.3 . I screwed up everything
there's a guide for that here on forum, yes, I readed it thats the main cause why I posted, thank you for all the help and time expended on me
JIJOK said:
I am sorry keep posting, Case A is not that easy because customization version ( malaysia ) doesn't allow update it to .207 ( .211 latest ) and android 4.3 . I screwed up everything
there's a guide for that here on forum, yes, I readed it thats the main cause why I posted, thank you for all the help and time expended on me
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Ok, at what point of Flashtool are you stuck?
I think downloading the ftf isn't a problem anymore.
Getting Flashtool installed shouldn't be a problem too. The drivers for your device are installed on your PC, right?
Then you are at the point where you have to put your phone in flashmode.
Tell me where you're stuck. The exact point what you can't do!
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Hurry up, I'm going to go to sleep in an hour, it's 3:20am in here
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Kaffeetrinker said:
Ok, at what point of Flashtool are you stuck?
I think downloading the ftf isn't a problem anymore.
Getting Flashtool installed shouldn't be a problem too. The drivers for your device are installed on your PC, right?
Then you are at the point where you have to put your phone in flashmode.
Tell me where you're stuck. The exact point what you can't do!
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Hurry up, I'm going to go to sleep in an hour, it's 3:20am in here
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It's going great, got every question answered by you 2, I will be good by my own now that I am sure what to do, go sleep mate, thanx for all, tomorrow gonna get rooted phobe :highfive:
JIJOK said:
It's going great, got every question answered by you 2, I will be good by my own now that I am sure what to do, go sleep mate, thanx for all, tomorrow gonna get rooted phobe :highfive:
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Ok, if anything strange happens, get back in here, else have fun :highfive:
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JIJOK said:
Yes, sorry, I am really noob to this.
1- To update to that .207 I need flash my rom, to flash it I need do all that Kaffeetrinker said on the list. Right ? I mean the same except choose rom, I need the .207
2- To root the phone need the towelroot, towelroot.com click icon, make it rain, etc. That is the 1st step to do. Right again ? But at that page says "V3"
To : Kaffeetrinker I saw the videos and writen guides I learned how flash, I dont know where to get the .207 ftf file, all I find out there is the .207 AU ( australia if not wrong )
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yes right ...but don't mix things up like @Kaffeetrinker said
2-for root yes just install towelroot and press on make it rain,, the phone will be rooted,, then install su app