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[Q] How to root Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman running Android 4.0.4?

Hi all! I'm a considerable new comer to the world of Android. I bought my Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman in April this year and I have been running Gingerbread 2.3.4 build .62. I rooted it by following the steps listed out here.
Now that ICS is out I would like to give it a go. However the Update Center app on my phone says that I have the latest software and even PC Companion and SUS says the same thing (although sony says the update has been rolled out for my device's SI number). Anyways I found the ROM (ftf File) online and thought I'd do it manually via Flashtool.
On looking for a way to root it I found a tutorial by tracer123 where the polish blood project kernel has to be flashed. While trying to find out more about this kernel I learned that WiFi tether is not working and this feature is pretty important to me; the other features that don't work aren't quite as important and I don't mind not having them.
So my question is, is there another way to root android 4.0.4 on my LwW?
P.S. - I did find a tutorial similar to tracer123's (where the it's downgraded to a previous version, rooted and then uploaded) in the Sony support forum but since 4.0.4 is the first version of ICS to roll out to LwW I was stuck once more

have you try this method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695514
hope it will help you.

That really helped alot Iswan19. Appreciate you help

RustiX said:
That really helped alot Iswan19. Appreciate you help
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happy to help...
and may you would to press the "THANKS" button for me...

Thanks guys. Really helped me.

rooting
hey guyz help me out m using sony ericson live with walkman having android version 4.0.4 build number 4.1.b.0.587 and i wana root my mobile fone..plzz guide me thru stsep by step that hw can i do that///... as i m totally new to all this stuff...i need ur help guys/..!!
thnx in advance..!!

Thanks ... Able to root

Help me about Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman?

Hello friends,
I'm new to this forum and also to Android phones just have a rough idea about it. Now I've just bought a new SE LWW and upgraded to Android 4.0.4 from 2.3.4 using Sony PC Companion. But when I opened bluetooth tab for the first and tried to change the Device name I was unable because I was not able to see any tab of "Change Device Name" (I've turned ON Bluetooth), so anyone can please explain me how can I change Bluetooth Device name?
And also What are the benefits of Rooting? Should I root my phone (I've fear of Bricking)? If yes how should I root my SE LWW Android-4.0.4? Also can I unroot my phone back? How? Also please give every detail in brief! Hope so the members will help me to the extent.
Thanks,
Charizard.

Somebody please help me!:crying::crying:

Try asking Google?? Or look around forums maybe even ask somone who is in the Sony forums they more likely to know
Sent from my mind through my device

Don't try to root if warranty matters to you. Also remember that a failed rooting effort can brick your device. Rooting benefits are:
Installing root specific apps
Installing clockwork recovery mod
Changing OS and ROM of your device.
Sent from my Optimus Net using xda app-developers app

I have lww too my friend.
For rename Bluetooth in 4.0.4 you have to go to settings and Bluetooth and touch menu ( that's a touchable button near home button in down of you phone ) and now you can see : Rename my Device ! Enjoy !
.......
But about rooting.
You must downgrade ( by flashtools ) your phone to 2.3 and root it and now again upgrade to 4.0.4 and now you can root this phone.
You can root your phone by flashtools.
Download it ( flashtools )
You can install custom rom by it....
And do very things! And enjoy...
Send From My GreenHeart Phone By Tapatalk

Thanks a lot saeed74 but i think I should not root!!!

That very not true..
U will void a warranty on a sony by unlocking the bootloader..as u got to do it officially and they have the info in their server. Rooting however, would not as they won't know if u ever did it. Just flash it with stock rom before sending it.
2011 Xperia has some limitations than can only be solve by root.
1)link2sd to solve the low internet memory
2)swap, to maybe help with the low ram
3)uninstalling bloatware
4) install 2012 Xperias apps like walkman
Xtra reason
1) stop seeing advertisement
2) use vpn to safe some data quota
3)
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How to restore Xperia Go to Android 2.3.7 ginger bread

Hi every one,
I've updated my phone to Android 4.0.4 but the performance is really bad, so i want to restore my phone just like it came from factory (Android 2.3.7 Ginger Bread),
It can be done?
I'll preciate any answer.
Regards.

Yes my friend it can be done
First of all you need the drivers for your SE that you can find seperate or the best is to download they PC Suite.
Then you need to find for your SE the original firmware ( its a .ftf file )
So after you found and download the firmware you need FLASHTOOL that you find here on XDA.
All instructions are given in this specific threads but for further information pm me just i will be glad to help
If I Helped Hit " THANKS"
Sent from my EVO 3D GSM using xda premium

[GT P5100]How to upgrade

Hi,
I own a GT P5100 running 4.0.3 android.
I had rooted it with the help of a thread on this forum.
Now, when I connect to Wifi, the Tab downloads JB update...but it is unable to install that update.
Can u tell me the reason?
Also, is there any newer update [official or unofficial] than JB?
How can I upgrade to it?
I'm fairly new to this rooting/flashing etc.
Thanks for ur help

temember that JB is 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 recently an update show up (in france) the 4.2.2 JB, this is (and will be) the last update for the tab,
im not an expert but maybe you can't update because the root, if you want to update you may unroot or use ODIN (but will not be root after the update, unless you port the root with an app)

thx for ur reply...
So whr can I find the latest update?
And how to go about UNRooting -> Updating -> ROOTing ?

techack said:
thx for ur reply...
So whr can I find the latest update?
And how to go about UNRooting -> Updating -> ROOTing ?
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you can use ODIN,
here is a way to update:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256333 they explain how to root after update
here are also a lot of rooms (4.1.1 JB)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704668
and just in case here is a very fully explain tutorial of how (i haven't updated yet but i will follow this one as soon as my wife let me the tablet haha shes playing i dont know what game and don't let me even touch my tab haha)
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/5...1-p5100-samsung-release-android422-xxdmh1.htm
and remember if i help please click thanks button

esAlud fact
thanks for your reply.
in ur previous post u mentined 4.3 as latest. whr can I find tht update?
also, u mentioned it is possible to port the root using an App. can u plz explain how?
lastly, it takes you 2 days to reply here. Is there any other means (E-Mail/GTalk) to communicate with you faster? If yes, plz PM me the id.
Thanks!!

techack said:
thanks for your reply.
in ur previous post u mentined 4.3 as latest. whr can I find tht update?
also, u mentioned it is possible to port the root using an App. can u plz explain how?
lastly, it takes you 2 days to reply here. Is there any other means (E-Mail/GTalk) to communicate with you faster? If yes, plz PM me the id.
Thanks!!
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As fabrihn said earlier 4.2.2 is the last update for galaxy tab 2 from samsung , but you can always flash custom roms like cyanogenmod to get the newest android versions (p.s. cyanogenmod 10.2 gives you the andoid 4.3 version ).
And to port root the best app is MOBILE ODIN PRO !!! It is actually a mobile version of the odin software and with it you can directly flash files from your mobile .It gives the option to root your new firmware while it is being flashed.
Sent from my GT-P3100 using XDA Premium HD app

thanks kunjcool :good:
techack did you read the last link i let you? in there there is also a way to root after upgrade even over 4.2.2, and as kunjcool say there are also custom rooms that you can flash, in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1602 (android development section)

Thanks for your reply.
I have installed Cyanogen Mod 10.1 ... android 4.2.2
however when I connect my tab to PC, it doesnt get displayed as "Removable Storage"
Is it due to installing ADB Universal driver?
How can I correct it?
Also, when I POWER ON the device, the screen displays distorted colours and then starts up with CYANOGEN Logo...Is it possible to correct it as well?

That is happening because you haven't enabled USB DEBUGGING on your device. To do so you have to Go to developer settings, but by default it is hidden, to use DEVELOPER SETTINGS
Go to SETTINGS
ABOUT TABLET
and click BUILT NUMBER 7 times to unhide DEVELOPER SETTINGS option. Now you are done
And yes for the boot screen logo either use custom boot screen logo zip file and replace with original or try reading the forum post of that ROM which you are using and ask there.
Hope that was helpful to you.

[Q] How to Root Sony ericsson Xperia Neo with Android Version 4.0.4

i tried to root my sony ericsson xperia neo of android version 4.0.4 using different tools but i was unsuccessful where in the superuser app is not appearing..then i came to know their is a different procedure to root the 4.0.4 version phone..can anyone plse help me with this ...so that am planning to install CyanogenMod 10 on my phone .....
plse help me with the steps of how do i carry out this entire process untill i get cynogenmod 10 installed..

Try this Software!
If u r on any stock ROM try this software Eroot 1.3.4 (Google it and you will get dev hosted download link )
Connect your cell with MSC and Debugging ON and press root button. Your cell will be rooted in few minutes.
If you are not on stock ROM , then mostly all custom ROMs are pre-rooted . Even if they aren't search superuser.zip and flash via CWM your cell will be rooted in no time
If my solution was helpful, feel free to press Thanks button :fingers-crossed:

Watch this video i made maybe it would help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SYCZzuylVg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I also have android 4.0.4 sony xperia miro and this worked for me. Hope it helped :sly:
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