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[Q] st18i xperia ray 2.3.4 4.0.2.a.0.62 root

Sorry but I can't find out what to do.
I want to remove about 10-15 apps from my xperia ray like tetris demo, trial wise pilot, or even more uselessapps like facebook, trackid, or sync(as sync is not working anyway).
So in fact, all I want is to remove all the irrelevant apps from the system.
Problem is:
I get confused searching the site. (ST18i/ .368 or .62/2.3.3 or 2.3.4; I couldn't figure out what to do. Bootloader unlock via official site was no problem; but then what?)
So I do not want a complete empty system, I just want to remove some apps which should not be locked in the . Do I need a full root, or is there a simple way?
Can anyone help me?

Hi, I'm not a dev and I'm new to android too, so maybe someone have to confirm what I say.
You don't have to unlock your bootloader to remove bloatware, just root it.
I think that there's no way to root .62 firmware (at least for now). You have to downgrade to .42 (using Wotan Server, for exemple) and root your mobile with Zergrush method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350), when root is done you can upgrade to .62 firmware OTA that will keep your phone rooted.
That's what I did when I reinstalled .62 FW in my X Ray with SEUS after a bootloop problem.

Inform steps
babylonbwoy said:
hi, i'm not a dev and i'm new to android too, so maybe someone have to confirm what i say.
You don't have to unlock your bootloader to remove bloatware, just root it.
I think that there's no way to root .62 firmware (at least for now). You have to downgrade to .42 (using wotan server, for exemple) and root your mobile with zergrush method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350), when root is done you can upgrade to .62 firmware ota that will keep your phone rooted.
That's what i did when i reinstalled .62 fw in my x ray with seus after a bootloop problem.
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boss i have ray and i want to root the version 2.3.4 possible to guide me or infm steps how to root, as u said that i have to downgrade the firmware infm that also and then how to root and then update
refer below my software details
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boss i have ray and i want to root the version 2.3.4 possible to guide me or infm steps how to root, as u said that i have to downgrade the firmware infm that also and then how to root and then update
refer below my software details
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Read here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1628264
Download and read about Flashtool here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351324
(I said wotan server in my old post but I was new to android at that time, flashtool is THE tool)
Read this for using flashtool and rooting guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842366

[Q] Rooting Sony Xperia Miro

Hi all,
I have tried to root my new Sony Xperia Miro (Vodafone UK). I have Android SDK and Superoneclick. Superoneclick gets stuck on "waiting for device" when I launch the rooting process (I have unmounted my SD). I have trawled Google, but I haven't found anything that helps.
The phone isn't listed on XDA, I assume, because it's hot off the press. Any advice would be appreciated.
Sincerely, Noob.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
That worked for me after a couple tries

Re: Rooting
YellowSloth said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
That worked for me after a couple tries
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Do you need an unlocked bootloader for this?

Nope, at least, I hadn't. I pulled my Miro out of the box, set up the device with my Google account, and started the script. The first three times it failed, but the fourth time it worked. I suppose I didn't unlock the bootloader in the process.

I'll also try to see if I can. :cyclops:
King regards,
Jorge

I ran version 11 and got the first!!
Excellent!!
Many thanks to the developers!!

root miro
root didn't work on new firmware on miro :crying:

Sony repaired bug and now this tool dont work ..

You need to revert back to firmware 11.0.A.2.10 in order to root. I had my miro updated
to 11.0.A.5.5 but I was unable to root it. I reverted back to 11.0.A.2.10 (using flashtool
and ST23i_11.0.A.2.10_CentralEurope.ftf) and then I rooted it easily with "Root_with_Restore
_by_Bin4ry_v18".
If you are not planning on installing a custom rom, just flash it with a clear OEM 11.0.A.5.5
firmware so as to get rid of all the crap that came with your phone.

Sony xperia u android 2.3.7 root

Hi.
I have one sony xperia u with android 2.3.7 and i want to simply root this phone and if this happened without loosing any data.
I have already try these steps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x65ua5x4sMc
but at step 12 it seems like the mobile doesn't response at all and i don't know how to install the step 4(android sdk software)
And i try even that without any results.
I believe it need to unlock the bootloader so i can proceed with root but because i can't install the android sdk software the xperia u doesn't communicate with my pc.

before you go in the developers only forum find your device in the search box..if you cant do that go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1515
for rooting your XU try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
and you dont need to unlock your bootloader to root a sony device

Already try rhat with no success so......
Maybe because I can't install adb or android sdk with success....
I don't know....

fits79 said:
Already try rhat with no success so......
Maybe because I can't install adb or android sdk with success....
I don't know....
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what firmware are you running?

If when you say firmware you mean build number then it is
6.0.b.3.184
Now i will updated to 4.0.4 so which procedure for root i choose?
Done it.
A LOT OF THANKS TO ALL PEOPLE THAT HELP ME.
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fits79 said:
If when you say firmware you mean build number then it is
6.0.b.3.184
Now i will updated to 4.0.4 so which procedure for root i choose?
Done it.
A LOT OF THANKS TO ALL PEOPLE THAT HELP ME.
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go ahead and update your device..no harm in that..use bin4ry's rooting method after that..try using v13 first though before using the latest..

[Q] Unable to Root/Recovery on Xperia Z3 Lollipop

Hi All,
Brand new member here thanking you all in advance for any help.
I have the same storage problems that I've seen from many users so I'm trying to save/install apps into my 128gb sd card but I read that it cannot be done without rooting. I have spent the past 48 hours going through a bunch on info I found on XDA forums as well as forums and boards in other places and what I gathered so far is.
1. Rooting is required
2. Rooting cannot be achieved without first installing a custom recovery
3. Custom recovery cannot be achieved without first unlocking the bootloader
After 48 hours of going through everything I could find all I have to show for it is that I managed to unlock the bootloader and wipe my phone clean, but nothing else.
I already have all the ADB files and Fastboot files (downloaded from 2 different sources), I also downloaded the Android SDK, SuperSU file, Giefroot, the Xperia drivers for the computer, and a file called "bootZ3monxtest01.img" but when I try to flash this boot file I get the error "FAILED <remote: image is not a boot image>"
I've seen the various threads on how to root without unlocking the bootloader and also on several programs designed to root with just one click but all of them require me to downgrade the fw which I dont feel confident doing, so I was trying to follow the instructions on this page (techjeep.com/2015/04/19/how-to-root-xperia-z3-running-android-5-0-2-lollipop-23-1-a-0-726/) which seems to allow me to do everything using my current phone setup but I'm stuck because I dont have recovery and the link they provide on this page does not work.
Phone specs as follows:
Sony Xperia Z3
Model: D6653
Android: 5.0.2
Kernel: 3.4.0-perf-g72984dd [email protected] #1
Build: 23.1.A.0.726
USB Debugging: On
Allow mock locations: On
Verify apps over USB: Off
Unknown sources: On
Bootloader: Unlocked
I'd really appreciate the help you guys can give me to sort this out and get the phone up and running again.
Thank you!

Got Cheated with a Z3 Prototype Protected

Hi,
Recently i bought a Z3 without checking but i found out that it is prototype protected and restricts accessing "XDA" and Apps like "Antutu, Geekbench".
i got more info from the other threads on this similar issue.
Since i invested my one months salary to it (its stupid i know) and the seller could not be found i am about to fix this my self but i need some help i have low knowledge on Flashing , Installing Rom etc. So Please Help me.
Model # D6603
Android 4.4.4
Build # 23.0.1.A5.77
Rooted = NO
Bootloader = NO
will this work ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/deodex-23-0-1-5-77-deodexed-zipaligned-t3015178
i cant post images since new user

It is for d6903 not for d6603. And you cannot flash a pre-rooted ftf file if you have not rooted your phone before flashing. I think you should just flash the latest marshmallow ftf for d6603 and root you phone afterwards.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056

Posthumanwarrior said:
Hi,
Recently i bought a Z3 without checking but i found out that it is prototype protected and restricts accessing "XDA" and Apps like "Antutu, Geekbench".
i got more info from the other threads on this similar issue.
Since i invested my one months salary to it (its stupid i know) and the seller could not be found i am about to fix this my self but i need some help i have low knowledge on Flashing , Installing Rom etc. So Please Help me.
Model # D6603
Android 4.4.4
Build # 23.0.1.A5.77
Rooted = NO
Bootloader = NO
will this work ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/deodex-23-0-1-5-77-deodexed-zipaligned-t3015178
i cant post images since new user
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I'm pretty sure prototype protection is the apk that does that just delete it. Use kingroot to obtain root. find xz dual recovery theres actually an apk for it so if you found that and installed a prerooted zip you don't even need a computer becarefull what you are flashing if you flash the wrong stuff you could brick your phone.

lamacun said:
It is for d6903 not for d6603. And you cannot flash a pre-rooted ftf file if you have not rooted your phone before flashing. I think you should just flash the latest marshmallow ftf for d6603 and root you phone afterwards.
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Thanks for your reply.
You're saying that to install a pre-rooted Rom I should root first. Then install the rom.
Could you link me a good rooting software and flashing Roms?

Tigerhoods said:
I'm pretty sure prototype protection is the apk that does that just delete it. Use kingroot to obtain root. find xz dual recovery theres actually an apk for it so if you found that and installed a prerooted zip you don't even need a computer becarefull what you are flashing if you flash the wrong stuff you could brick your phone.
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You're saying that to install a pre-rooted Rom I should root first. Then install the rom.
Could you link me a good rooting software and flashing Roms?

I found a site which could Flash 5.1.1 W/O root using flash tools xperiafirmware.com, Could you tell me whether that method work ?

The best way is to flash kitkat and root with giefroot. 5.1.1 rooting methods by kingroot, sends your IMEI to an anonymous IP in China.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056 this is the common and safe rooting method. However, if you don't want to flash kitkat and stuff, you can flash Marshmallow ftf files(you can download them through Xperifirm) and root your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 with this method

Thank you Guys for your help ! i flashed Marshmallow ftf and the phone is smooth and got rid of all the Prototype issues. thanks again.

i just got one off ebay with same issue, I am unable to get it to fastboot or bootloader mode with vol buttons, very strange, and nothing when plugged in with USB, does not turn on or display in win 10, i loaded the usb drivers for it but still nothing...