Root and CWM for Xperia J Finally!
Thanks to srl3gx and Bin4ry for their awsome work!
and ME for taking risk!
Make sure u are in 11.0.A.3.28 or 11.0.A.3.18 firmware ALONE with Locked Bootloader..
This method Dosent Work on 11.0.A.7.5 Firmware! (working on it! )
for .28 firmware download from here and flash it
if u dont have a flash tool download it from here for windows and install drivers located in C:\Flashtool\drivers (choose all drivers)
since flash tool does not have xperia j drivers..u may hav flashing problem...for that
1.download and extract d ST26.zip ive uploaded
2.open flash tool
3.click devices>import
4.navigate to d file u've extracted
5.now xperia j driver is installed
u can now flash without problems
Now back to rooting...
Root first! thn apply CWM!
Steps for Rooting:
1.extract Root_J.zip
2.make sure 'usb debugging' is enabled in devolpment settings
3.double click Runme.bat file for windows users...runme.sh for linux users
4.wait for process to finish (mostly should work)
Steps for CWM:
1.extract CWM_J.zip
2.'usb debugging' on
3.double click 'install.bat' only for windows (linux not working! my bad..)
4.wait for it.....installed! close the shell program and switch off the phone..
Plug in charger or USB....the phone switches on....press up and down volume keys repeatedly when SONY logo flashes.....voila u get into CWM!
You need plugged in charger or USB to goto CWM! Else CWM wont Work!!
reboot to system and see if supersu is installed finish! ur phone is rooted and cwm is installed !!
CWM has little bugs ..but its a never mind stuff..
use arrow keys to navigate..power button to select and 'go back' option in cwm itself to go to previous options.
Comment if it worked for you...let others know!
Tested on my xperia J and Miro
Dont restore factory setting or else CWM will vanish...n u hav to reflash whole firmware again
for questions and problems ask srl3gx
HOPE I HELPED...hit thanks
Sorry for the last update! It Dindn't Work for many devices!
wow finally it arrived.
Anyone tried this already?
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Yes dude I tested it.. It works... That's y i posted it
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kishenpj21 said:
Yes dude I tested it.. It works... That's y i posted it
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Followed your instructions on my Experia J. I have build 11.0.A.3.18 (UK on orange/EE). I decided against flashing to 3.28 and to try with 3.18, but to get the Flashtool working I did the following:
Once the ST26.zip file is extracted (using Winrar) I then have to open this extracted file again in WinRar to get the files that should live at C:\Flashtool\devices\ST26 (loader.sin etc.). I then had to copy the original file ST26.ftd to c:\Flashtool\devices. I enabled USB debugging in the Developer settings on the phone and Flashtool started working properly.
I was able to root and CWM the device as per your instructions on buiild 11.0.A.3.18. Cheers.
The major problem with this CWM method is that it's designed for the Tipo, so when you try to flash a zip made for jlo, it fails. I had to remove the assert from the top of the scrip to flash with this.
Thanks for trying on .18 firmware... I'll update d thread
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adfad666 said:
The major problem with this CWM method is that it's designed for the Tipo, so when you try to flash a zip made for jlo, it fails. I had to remove the assert from the top of the scrip to flash with this.
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Dude dunno y u have problems with CWM...btr to flash according to my instructions... It works for many
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kishenpj21 said:
Dude dunno y u have problems with CWM...btr to flash according to my instructions... It works for many
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Have you tried flashing a compiled ROM? It fails as the CWM thinks it's on a Tipo device.
Plus if you wipe your system partition, you lose CWM, it's not a good solution. I've posted a CWM as a boot.img in my CM10 thread
adfad666 said:
Have you tried flashing a compiled ROM? It fails as the CWM thinks it's on a Tipo device.
Plus if you wipe your system partition, you lose CWM, it's not a good solution. I've posted a CWM as a boot.img in my CM10 thread
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Oh..ok.. But this post is for original firmware rooting n CWM... Won't work for custom roms
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Oh..ok.. But this post is for original firmware rooting n CWM... Won't work for custom roms
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OK, plus this will work for people who cannot unlock their bootloader. But perhaps you should put a warning as some people may want to wipe their system partition before they restore a backup (which will work) but if they for what ever reason try to reboot the phone they will be lost and will have to restore via flashtool!
thanks for report...updatd
very good work thx!
It's recovery from Tipo thus works like work: (
Pacjonek said:
It's recovery from Tipo thus works like work: (
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sorry! cant get u!
Is this works with unlocked bootloaders '?
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rachit7 said:
Is this works with unlocked bootloaders '?
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Ya wil wrk but y do u want to unlock boot loader... Ready to lose warranty???
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I've updated my xperia j to firmware 11.0.A.7.5 and now i can't root it with this method...
Any help?
Yea im the same 11.0.A.7.5 cant you flash the phone with older firmware?
Okay i flashed that firmware from first page and now my phone is rooted thanks alot
If we can get ftf file of 11.0.A.7.5 firmware and flash it with Flashtool without wiping data (just wiping cache) maybe we don't loose root... but where can we found that ftf file???
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I am just about to download the world firmware(i guess it makes no diff, just languages)and want to ask, how do I flash it to the tipo?what should i do after (if it flashes)?
Dont worry... the firmware will work just fine... tested it myself. Just use flashtool(google it out) to flash the ftf of your ftf to the phone. Root it using binary method and follow the procedure descrobed in other thread to get root on the latest firmware. Tried ot amd now i am rooted with ocz version of 11. 0. a. 4. 22
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balboarocky said:
Dont worry... the firmware will work just fine... tested it myself. Just use flashtool(google it out) to flash the ftf of your ftf to the phone. Root it using binary method and follow the procedure descrobed in other thread to get root on the latest firmware. Tried ot amd now i am rooted with ocz version of 11. 0. a. 4. 22
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Does downgrading with flashtool work with locked bootloader? Please can you confirm that? What does "ocz version mean"?
random hero said:
Does downgrading with flashtool work with locked bootloader? Please can you confirm that?
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Yes it does, you only need an unlocked bootloader if the ROM you're gonna use is using a different kernel than your stock firmware.
Ocz is jst the version of latest firmware available here...
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Can anyone tell me if I should untick wipe data and wipe cache or keep them on for flashing?
Do not uncheck them.let them get deleted else your phone will keep on rebooting after the flashing is complete
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Forgot to mention one important thing.you have to check wipe data and wipe cache options obly while downgrading to older firmware.after pushng in the root files just upgrade tocthe latest firmware and make sure not to check wipe data this time.
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balboarocky said:
Forgot to mention one important thing.you have to check wipe data and wipe cache options obly while downgrading to older firmware.after pushng in the root files just upgrade tocthe latest firmware and make sure not to check wipe data this time.
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Thanks, can you link the guide on which files to insert, and how should I update to latest fw?
And one more thing: MSC or MTP mode while flashing?
Vibrator seems to stopped working, vibrate on touch doesn't work anymore, and it doesn't even vibrate in service menu on vibrator.
Also when I lock my screen I can't come out of it again, help?
EDIT:It seems the phone stopped working with vibrate/lock as soon as i put the perm root files on it from the miro thread, which apparently works for every phone.I will stay at .16 as I don't need an sms counter.Thanks for your trouble people.
i had the same problem, i downgraded the firmware, root it, than flash it with the latest firmware and the root dont work now it says there is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it ,this is a problem?? what should i do
yup
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Do not uncheck them.let them get deleted else your phone will keep on rebooting after the flashing is complete
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youu are rite.......
Steam. said:
Vibrator seems to stopped working, vibrate on touch doesn't work anymore, and it doesn't even vibrate in service menu on vibrator.
Also when I lock my screen I can't come out of it again, help?
EDIT:It seems the phone stopped working with vibrate/lock as soon as i put the perm root files on it from the miro thread, which apparently works for every phone.I will stay at .16 as I don't need an sms counter.Thanks for your trouble people.
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Dont knoe what went wrong in your case.everything.workd fine on mybtipo single even after updating to the latest firmware.And the root files in that miro thread.
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balboarocky said:
Dont knoe what went wrong in your case.everything.workd fine on mybtipo single even after updating to the latest firmware.And the root files in that miro thread.
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same issue as cipjanin. i downgraded to 11.0.A.0.16 (checked wipe cache and data) and rooted perfectly. reflashed to 11.0.A.4.22 and unchecked "wipe data" and "wipe cache" but root is lost.
balboarocky, did you do the exact same steps as we did?
while downgrading try uncheck wipe and cache and after root it, upgrade via SUS not fabric restore+ upgrade, just upgrade (keep user data)..
ultrasoul said:
same issue as cipjanin. i downgraded to 11.0.A.0.16 (checked wipe cache and data) and rooted perfectly. reflashed to 11.0.A.4.22 and unchecked "wipe data" and "wipe cache" but root is lost.
balboarocky, did you do the exact same steps as we did?
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In case you didn't find by yourself yet:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014188
It works on Tipo, I tried yesterday and it is fully working, got .22 firmware rooted now.
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Hit "Thanks" if I helped you, pleeez!
i want my xperia j to downgrade to 11.0.A.3.18 or 11.0.A.3.16 cuz my firmware is 11.0.A.7.5 and I'm facing problem with home screen "it's so slow not that smooth enough " i heard that the problem might be from the firmware version so if it's not so please another solution ... and i want a safe way of working ... also i want a way for backup my entire my current firmware so i can go back to it when any problem has happened
thnx a ton already :angel:
1.search and download ur desired firmware .ftf file.
2. root ur fone.
3.install cwm recovery
4.enter recovery and make backup.
5.flash the .ftf u downloaded earlier via flashtool.
these are the basic steps! if you dont get any step, use the "search" feature!
All the Best!!
Why dont u upgrade to JB
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haizanlhkt said:
Why dont u upgrade to JB
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i'm a fried that it will become more slowly and too heavy ... what do u think ??
c4cyro said:
1.search and download ur desired firmware .ftf file.
2. root ur fone.
3.install cwm recovery
4.enter recovery and make backup.
5.flash the .ftf u downloaded earlier via flashtool.
these are the basic steps! if you dont get any step, use the "search" feature!
All the Best!!
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i can't find xperia j ClockworkMod Recovery for 11.0.A.7.5 :S
Ph.Sh said:
i can't find xperia j ClockworkMod Recovery for 11.0.A.7.5 :S
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Just flash boot.img that came with a ROM zip.
Extract it and take boot.img to firmware file. (use Flashtool for Xperia)
Make sure you use fastboot to flash the kernel.
please Help soon when i boot my phone in CWM and try to install any rom (gilmo for example) it powers off when i bott my phone normaly it just dont start Sony Logo appears and after 30 seconds it powers off Please help soon please !! also if i boot it it reboots again and again and again cant stop it is it totaly messed up ?
you have unlocked bootloader?
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xrhstospro said:
you have unlocked bootloader?
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yeah
also my battery is 1 % and i dont know how to charge it (i just saw that) maybe my phone is rebooting cuz i dont have battery but it is inpossible to charge it cuz i dont have any rom installed
ok listen...can you flash stock.ftf rom to your tipo? just download flashtool (google it) and find stock.ftf from general section...one other way is to flash vergeance kernel with flashtool, enter cwm and flash a rom from android development (or cm10 from original android development) if you dont understand something tell me....
P.S. after you flashed stock rom or vergeance kernel turn on your phone and put charger to see if it charging
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xrhstospro said:
ok listen...can you flash stock.ftf rom to your tipo? just download flashtool (google it) and find stock.ftf from general section...one other way is to flash vergeance kernel with flashtool, enter cwm and flash a rom from android development (or cm10 from original android development) if you dont understand something tell me....
P.S. after you flashed stock rom or vergeance kernel turn on your phone and put charger to see if it charging
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how to connect in flashboot mode ?
For flashmode vol - and plug usb.(green led)
For fastboot vol + and plug usb.(blue led)
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c4cyro said:
For flashmode vol - and plug usb.(green led)
For fastboot vol + and plug usb.(blue led)
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thanks from me
21/050/2013 17:50:43 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 31 : A device attached to the system is not functioning.
21/050/2013 17:50:43 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
wtf this is the error i see when i try to flash the ftf file
it seems that you have wrong header.sin or you didn't enter the flashmode properly. make sure you get notice 'the device is plugged with flashmode' or something like that when you plug in the usb to your pc. to fix the header.sin issue you'll need the correct one. you can find it on the same thread where you got your tft.
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21/050/2013 17:50:43 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 31 : A device attached to the system is not functioning.
21/050/2013 17:50:43 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
wtf this is the error i see when i try to flash the ftf file
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flash then a kernel to enter cwm
kurotsugi said:
it seems that you have wrong header.sin or you didn't enter the flashmode properly. make sure you get notice 'the device is plugged with flashmode' or something like that when you plug in the usb to your pc. to fix the header.sin issue you'll need the correct one. you can find it on the same thread where you got your tft.
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i think that ico98 dont know how to fix header.sin and its better to flash a kernel from fastboot...its more easy...do you agree?
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I'm not sure about that. he didn't give any specific info about how messed up his system is. if he install any stock ICS based rom (without any custom kernel) his problem mostly could be fixed by reflashing the rom and wipe the data. flashing a kernel won't fix this issue. aside from that scenario, there are several more scenario i.e:
1 he could have install a JB based rom then he install a ICS rom, completely dead. need to flash complete tft or reflash JB rom and wipe data.
2 ICS rom with custom ICS kernel. can be fixed by flash a stock kernel
3 etc etc...there are a lot of scenario
my main point is that flashing a kernel doesn't always fix anything. in most cases, I only suggest that step for more advanced user. without enough data about the system condition flashing a complete tft will be a general and always working method.
anyway, before we do any 'flash' thing, IMO wipe data might be a good choice. most new member forget about that important step and ended up with a bricked device.
ok then...i said to flash kernel and to choose a custom rom (gimlo, paradox etc) but if ico98 download again ftf file will he have this problem again? (header.sin)
P.S. sometimes i forgot to wipe system and data when i am to cm10 and i want to go back to ics and the only problem i have is some apps to force close....no brick only fc
P.S.2 i installed kernels from xperia mini pro and insecure kernel E dual and my phone didnt brick, just not boot...maybe my phone has immunity at brick ahahahahahahaha
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well...it doesn't means that your system is immune. you're just lucky enough to never experienced a hardbrick.
Thank Youuuuu !!!!!
Finally got it back to stock omg even my root is gone whatever I just reconected and the error was gone then flashed ftf file and rebooted sooo guys ty and have a nice holiday and also is my boat loader unlocked ? Becouse my the phone was unrooted after the reset...
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Finally got it back to stock omg even my root is gone whatever I just reconected and the error was gone then flashed ftf file and rebooted sooo guys ty and have a nice holiday and also is my boat loader unlocked ? Becouse my the phone was unrooted after the reset...
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check it...download SE bootloader unlocker...
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ahhahahha again
wow that post helped me once more : ty guys again year later or so ....
Hello Guys.
my sister has got a xperia j. I updated it to jelly bean.
But now i see that rooting isnt possible without bootloader unlock.
So the question i would like to ask is:
it possible to downgrade the xperia j via flashtool to ics or will it brick?
Second thing. I would like to install cwm on it (there is a version for locked bootloaders) and flash paranoid rom.
Do i have to unlock the bootloader after this or can i just flash the rom with locked bootloader?
Thanks in advance
Odun96
i never brick my phone through flashing ftf and kernels....so go to general section and find stock.ftf rom for your j....then download flashtool (google it), connect your phone to flashmode (i think it is vol - and connent to your pc), select stock.ftf file to flash and flash it....after that if all will be ok your phone will boot after 10-15 minutes so be patient... if you have errors during flashing just post the image flashtool or the logcat... paranoid rom is for unlocked bootloaders because has a custom kernel...if you want a rom, go to install gimlo, paradox, ultrabeast etc...
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If your sister is using it then I would suggest flashing the jb firmware. Coz its sorta best when compared to older stock ROMs...
If u wanna use it for your own benefit then unlock the boot loader, download the xperia j(Jlo) CM 10 FXP from freexperia project site...
Download gapps.zip for CM10
copy both the files to sdcard
then flash CM 10 kernel and then power on repeatedly press volume buttons you will enter into CWM in that select install zip from sdcard flash the CM 10 FXP.zip file
Flash gapps.zip
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvic cache
reboot
Phew !
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i have to tired for search that
Can CM10 be flashed on 11.2.a.0.31 ???
Seal666 said:
Can CM10 be flashed on 11.2.a.0.31 ???
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Yes but you have flash vengeance or ics kernel after flashing CM10 or you wont see GSM network!
Hit thanks if i helped
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Flashtool is safe and use it to reflash Stock ICS,
Hi...
A new update is now available for Sony Xperia E C1505 device. The new software update is namely version 11.3.A.2.13.
Based on Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
This Root methode only for Unlocked Bootloader Device
* Tick on Unknown source (Go to setting-security)
* Tick on USB Debugging (Setting-dev options)
* Download flashtool (http://www.flashtool.net/download.html)
* Download kernel+CWM for 11.3.A.0.47 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276943)
* Download SuperSU (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053)
or you can download superuser (http://androidsu.com/superuser/) (but i prefer superSU)
* Extract kernel.sin (from 11.3.A.2.13) then make it to ftf file with flashtool
if you dont have any ftf you can download over here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2409632) or download this kernel ftf (https://mega.co.nz/#!lQ4wWLjI)
Usage instructions
Flash kernel A.0.47 +cwm boot to fastboot with script :
Code:
fastboot flash boot <filename>.elf
or direct via flashtool (fastboot mode-select kernel to flash-reboot device into system)
Reboot and press Vol Up (you will enter CWM Recovery)
Flash zip SuperSU
Format cache and Wipe Dalvik then reboot
Turn off then boot to fastboot and flash again new kernel A.2.13
Reboot and Enjoy so you can throw every bloatware apk
Note :
if you come from another way rooted this new firmware, i suggestion you to flash again your firmware first then follow my instructions
No More Lag after root tested by me
Credit :
Thanks to androxyde n friends for Flashtool
Thanks to jjm34 for kernel A.0.47 +cwm
Thanks to Chainfire for SuperSU
Thanks to UltraGamerHD for ftf
Thanks to all xda member
I have a lot of lag with this method...
EDIT: This works pretty good... I did the same workaround but then with Superuser flashable zip. But with SuperUser, i have no lag... Thx!
Jeefff said:
I have a lot of lag with this method...
EDIT: This works pretty good... I did the same workaround but then with Superuser flashable zip. But with SuperUser, i have no lag... Thx!
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i dont get whts your point buddy ??
you meant u used flashable SuperSU or Superuser make it no lag ?
If i use Superuser to root. I have lag. But with SuperSU there is no lag.
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Jeefff said:
If i use Superuser to root. I have lag. But with SuperSU there is no lag.
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yuhuuUu, enjoy:good:
It works!!!
Many thanks.
shnitzel said:
It works!!!
Many thanks.
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yeaahh bro
enjoy
Hmm, after a day of testing it, the phone hangs sometimes.. I need to remove the battery te reboot the phone. I'm back on 11.3.A.0.47
Jeefff said:
Hmm, after a day of testing it, the phone hangs sometimes.. I need to remove the battery te reboot the phone. I'm back on 11.3.A.0.47
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Wow??
Im not dude, I think faster than b4
Hi,
I have rooted and unlocked bootloader for my xperia e, should update to the new firmware? If I do will it cause any complications?
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zolt94 said:
Hi,
I have rooted and unlocked bootloader for my xperia e, should update to the new firmware? If I do will it cause any complications?
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Is up to you buddy
But I suggest you to upgrde new firmware cz sony has improved more features on xperia e
If you unlocked bootloader so dont use PCC or SUS to upgrade your firmware, you must be on locked bootloader then upgrade. Via PCC/SUS
Or stay unlocked then upgrade via flashtool
Enjoy
it shows..the devive must be rooted first...and ...please check the log level
Jeefff said:
I have a lot of lag with this method...
EDIT: This works pretty good... I did the same workaround but then with Superuser flashable zip. But with SuperUser, i have no lag... Thx!
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Use cydiaimpactor software to root no need to change kernel anything one click root tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45221991
sidrock622 said:
Use cydiaimpactor software to root no need to change kernel anything one click root tool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45221991
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Hmm thx
How about new firmware a.2.23 does it work too?
frey.derico said:
Hmm thx
How about new firmware a.2.23 does it work too?
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nope, i had to use the kernel trick on my .23 version