[Solved] Roll back to 4.0.4? - Sony Xperia Miro, Tipo (Dual), J, E

Well... I have searched and searched and I just can´t find the correct answers to my questions...
Here it is:
My sons Xperia J is network-locked to 3 Sweden. It has a locked bootloader and it can´t be unlocked. The phone is upgraded to 4.1.2...
The only guide I have found for rooting is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181640
It says that I have to be on rooted 7.5 FW to get 4.1.2 rooted. As I understand I have to downgrade first to get rooted... but how? Can anyone please give me a hint how to do this and to get hold of the FW needed?
My status:
Model ST26i
Android 4.1.2
Kernel 3.4.0
Version 11.2.A.0.21

Manneman32 said:
Well... I have searched and searched and I just can´t find the correct answers to my questions...
Here it is:
My sons Xperia J is network-locked to 3 Sweden. It has a locked bootloader and it can´t be unlocked. The phone is upgraded to 4.1.2...
The only guide I have found for rooting is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181640
It says that I have to be on rooted 7.5 FW to get 4.1.2 rooted. As I understand I have to downgrade first to get rooted... but how? Can anyone please give me a hint how to do this and to get hold of the FW needed?
My status:
Model ST26i
Android 4.1.2
Kernel 3.4.0
Version 11.2.A.0.21
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You need to download flashtool from here: http://androxyde.github.com/index.html?1363522362000
then 7.5 ics firmware here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2150578 then root it with unlockroot
then install clockworkmod recovery here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003069 install 6.1 for j NOTE there is no CWM for jb with locked bootloader yet. Then follow the tutorial for root jb for locked bootloader.

Allright!
If I´m supposed to use Flashtool, can I use this instead? I still want to use 4.1.2 but with root so I can modify and delete bloatware...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181640
Is it the *.ftf i´m supposed to flash? It´s the prerooted 4.1.2 I really don´t need CWM for my purposes

Manneman32 said:
Allright!
If I´m supposed to use Flashtool, can I use this instead? I still want to use 4.1.2 but with root so I can modify and delete bloatware...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181640
Is it the *.ftf i´m supposed to flash? It´s the prerooted 4.1.2 I really don´t need CWM for my purposes
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the ftf is the kernel and things the cwm zip is the rom you need it all! so follow the entire tutorial

Ahhh... NOW I got it!
I´ll give it a try tomorrow... I´m working until 10pm
Thanx for the directions!

I really need to be 100% clear of what I´m doing...
I´m in the process to download everything right now.
1: I make sure flashtool works with drivers and so on
2: I install (flash) the 7.5 firmware with flashtool? Just like that?
3: I root the 7.5 firmware with unlocktool
4: I install CWM with the *.batfiles included
5: I follow the link to flash and root instructed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181640
Is this the correct way to do it?

Manneman32 said:
I really need to be 100% clear of what I´m doing...
I´m in the process to download everything right now.
1: I make sure flashtool works with drivers and so on
2: I install (flash) the 7.5 firmware with flashtool? Just like that?
3: I root the 7.5 firmware with unlocktool
4: I install CWM with the *.batfiles included
5: I follow the link to flash and root instructed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181640
Is this the correct way to do it?
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Yeah.Put it in firmwares folder of flashtool for easier locating of the .ftf, then start Flashtool, select the lightning icon on the left, Flashmode should be selected, press OK, find the fw from the left side(assuming you've already put it in the firmwares folder where flashtool is located), and press OK on the bottom there.Wait up, wait for flashtool to say to connect phone in flashmode(Make SURE you have drivers installed first), and wait for it to finish up.It might get stuck on some %, like 84,94, etc don't worry. it will continue.

Steam. said:
Yeah.Put it in firmwares folder of flashtool for easier locating of the .ftf, then start Flashtool, select the lightning icon on the left, Flashmode should be selected, press OK, find the fw from the left side(assuming you've already put it in the firmwares folder where flashtool is located), and press OK on the bottom there.Wait up, wait for flashtool to say to connect phone in flashmode(Make SURE you have drivers installed first), and wait for it to finish up.It might get stuck on some %, like 84,94, etc don't worry. it will continue.
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Sweet!
Will it be enough to install the driverpack in the folder "Drivers" even though the phone does not appear in devices?

Sv: [Q] Roll back to 4.0.4?
Hang on a minute... can I really install CWM on firmware .75 on a locked bootloader?

yep, just make sure you use this version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003069
the 6.1 for J.root your phone with unlockroot first, reboot it, and then apply this .bat.make sure usb debugging and unknown sources in security are ticked, too.
there are graphics issues, but it works.

Well... something is not right... see screenshot.
It starts but the it states that there´s an error. Any ideas?

Translation?
also if you have skype, post your ID and we can solve this faster.
make sure you're connecting the phone WHEN IT SAYS TO, not before that.

Hmmm translation?
"Error in processHeader 22. The unit doesnt recognize the command. Error flashing, aborted"
Sorry... not using Skype
Any clues in screenshot? I´m downgrading to .75 FW

Manneman32 said:
Hmmm translation?
"Error in processHeader 22. The unit doesnt recognize the command. Error flashing, aborted"
Sorry... not using Skype
Any clues in screenshot? I´m downgrading to .75 FW
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try doing what i said, make sure you turn off the phone, remove battery, put battery back after 5 seconds, prepare the files for flashing, and plug the phone in flashmode WHEN THE PROGRAM instructs you to.I've found this to be a problem with the tipo too.Although it was fixable by replacing a loader.sin, but im not sure if there's a loader.sin for the J, i wouldnt experiment also with putting one from the tipo.Try what i suggested, plug the phone when flashtool instructs you too.volume down, remember

Steam. said:
try doing what i said, make sure you turn off the phone, remove battery, put battery back after 5 seconds, prepare the files for flashing, and plug the phone in flashmode WHEN THE PROGRAM instructs you to.I've found this to be a problem with the tipo too.Although it was fixable by replacing a loader.sin, but im not sure if there's a loader.sin for the J, i wouldnt experiment also with putting one from the tipo.Try what i suggested, plug the phone when flashtool instructs you too.volume down, remember
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It seems to be working. It´s now booting on firmware .75
Now time for root with Unlockroot...

Manneman32 said:
It seems to be working
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if it has moved up atleast from 5%. it is working.

Works nice... rooted and CWM installed and working.
I do have one question... On the Xperia J, if I want to modify and so on... witch is best? 4.0.4 or 4.1.2?
Flashed rooted 4.1.2 with CWM and it worked... took out battery and started Flashtool. Started phone with vol- and it started to flash. But it´s stuck at 3%...
Ideas?

Manneman32 said:
Works nice... rooted and CWM installed and working.
I do have one question... On the Xperia J, if I want to modify and so on... witch is best? 4.0.4 or 4.1.2?
Flashed rooted 4.1.2 with CWM and it worked... took out battery and started Flashtool. Started phone with vol- and it started to flash. But it´s stuck at 3%...
Ideas?
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I'm out of ideas as I don't own the J, and that root procedure is quite difficult to understand.

Steam. said:
I'm out of ideas as I don't own the J, and that root procedure is quite difficult to understand.
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Just remade the last procedure... now it works! I Think it had to do with the installation of CWM. I had to restart my PC

Thank you very very much for the help!

Related

xperia E cant install this new firmware 113 A2.23

hi firends i down this stock kernel ftf also donwload flash tool and sony pc companion but sony pc companion no show me new update co i want do this manually
but after turn off my phone and boot into this mode with volume down i see green light but windows always show me that my mobile is not recognized i also do ADB driver adb driver fastmood also there is i think another one but nothing so what can i do ?
my device is not rooted
Hello dany00711,
Well, first of all I want to say something! Please learn to spell correcty, and do you know the meaning of the word grammar?
But I will try to help you. So you can't install the latest firmware for the Xperia E single? Allright. Can you send me the link from where you downloaded the stock .ftf? Maybe it's a incorrect or corrupt file! Please do that, and try to flash again with Flashtool. You don't need any drivers installed for flashing! Only the Flashmode and Fastboot drivers. I know you did this, but check it. and try again. Meanwhile please send the link.
Have a nice day!
this file is Stock Kernel Xperia E C1505_11.3.A.2.23.ftf 5.6 MB i have all this drivers installed but still not works it show me always your device is not recognized
Dude... It is a firmware... A firmware can't fit into 5.1 MB...
Here you have a proper .ftf file: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8naZAFW2NP3NEJERTZ3aTZJbTg/edit?pli=1. It's 392 MB, that's a proper size for a firmware file! Download, put in in in the Firmwares folder in Flashtool. And just flash it with Flashtool. Many tutorials are circling the internet, so it is very easy.
And make sure to install the the Flashmode and Fastboot drivers again.
Cheerios. Hope it works!
MatsPunt said:
Dude... It is a firmware... A firmware can't fit into 5.1 MB...
Here you have a proper .ftf file: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8naZAFW2NP3NEJERTZ3aTZJbTg/edit?pli=1. It's 392 MB, that's a proper size for a firmware file! Download, put in in in the Firmwares folder in Flashtool. And just flash it with Flashtool. Many tutorials are circling the internet, so it is very easy.
And make sure to install the the Flashmode and Fastboot drivers again.
Cheerios. Hope it works!
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i make it also intall all drivers but still not work i turn off phone make volume down and put usb and i see always drivers not recognized
i see only green LED on phone
Before I help you any further, do you know the meaning of the word punctuation? Please, try to make proper sentences, because it makes it a lot easier to read your post, and to understand the problem you are facing!
So, have you followed everything in this tutorial? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Just try it oncemore, and if you keep failing to flash, then it's time to use another computer. Perhaps from a friend, or a borther/sister. If this still isn't working, then I'm out of options. Perhaps other people might know other things to do, but we'll see!
Goodluck! And check this site: http://www.wikihow.com/Use-English-Punctuation-Correctly.
Nah, kidding I'm just messing with you!
Cheerios.
MatsPunt said:
Before I help you any further, do you know the meaning of the word punctuation? Please, try to make proper sentences, because it makes it a lot easier to read your post, and to understand the problem you are facing!
So, have you followed everything in this tutorial? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
Just try it oncemore, and if you keep failing to flash, then it's time to use another computer. Perhaps from a friend, or a borther/sister. If this still isn't working, then I'm out of options. Perhaps other people might know other things to do, but we'll see!
Goodluck! And check this site: http://www.wikihow.com/Use-English-Punctuation-Correctly.
Nah, kidding I'm just messing with you!
Cheerios.
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still same device not recognized
Have you tried to use another computer? If that still isn't working, I'm out of options.
Cheerios
MatsPunt said:
Have you tried to use another computer? If that still isn't working, I'm out of options.
Cheerios
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maybe i go try on windows 7
Yes! Do that! 90 % chance it'll work! And trying doesn't cost anything, right?

[Q] Need help with C2104 and C2105 - How to upgrade? [SONY XPERIA L]

Hello there,
This is my first post on this forum, and I'm kinda new.
I've rooted many of my previous devices including XPERIA U, X10 Mini Pro, Samsung Galaxy S Duos, Galaxy Grand Duos etc. and I've never had any problem. But XPERIA L has been creating troubles for me, so I had to signup in the forum and ask few questions.
What is the difference b/w C2104 and C2105?
I understand C2105 is newer, and better... but how do I update to this firmware?? Can I upgrade via PC Companion or do I have to use FlashTool? Can someone give me a link to a tutorial that could help me or written text step by step?
I'm unable to root my XPERIA L on C2104. I've tried each and every method, none of them works. I even tried Framaroot, NO LUCK. How do I root it? Do I have to upgrade to C2105 firmware version in order to upgrade?
Any help would be kind
I'm new so I'd love to clear my doubts - sorry for troubling ya'll.
With motochopper
iAyush said:
Hello there,
This is my first post on this forum, and I'm kinda new.
I've rooted many of my previous devices including XPERIA U, X10 Mini Pro, Samsung Galaxy S Duos, Galaxy Grand Duos etc. and I've never had any problem. But XPERIA L has been creating troubles for me, so I had to signup in the forum and ask few questions.
What is the difference b/w C2104 and C2105?
I understand C2105 is newer, and better... but how do I update to this firmware?? Can I upgrade via PC Companion or do I have to use FlashTool? Can someone give me a link to a tutorial that could help me or written text step by step?
I'm unable to root my XPERIA L on C2104. I've tried each and every method, none of them works. I even tried Framaroot, NO LUCK. How do I root it? Do I have to upgrade to C2105 firmware version in order to upgrade?
Any help would be kind
I'm new so I'd love to clear my doubts - sorry for troubling ya'll.
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Few diferences, not important... And don´t have a way to upgrade C2014 to C2105. Root with motochopper: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302700
brendonbk said:
Few diferences, not important... And don´t have a way to upgrade C2014 to C2105. Root with motochopper: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302700
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So that means I cannot upgrade my firmware? Is this country-wise or somewhat?
I tried with MotoChopper previously but failed. Let me try again and report to you again Thank you for your quick response.
You can upgrade your firmware
iAyush said:
So that means I cannot upgrade my firmware? Is this country-wise or somewhat?
I tried with MotoChopper previously but failed. Let me try again and report to you again Thank you for your quick response.
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You can upgrade your firmware with flashtools or pc companion, I preffer with flashtools... I think you asked to upgrade C2104 to C2105 lol... Strange with motochopper, try with another on this link....
brendonbk said:
You can upgrade your firmware with flashtools or pc companion, I preffer with flashtools... I think you asked to upgrade C2104 to C2105 lol... Strange with motochopper, try with another on this link....
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Whoa, you're quick. And what did you just say?! I can upgrade it via PC Companion? Alright let me try it right now in that case! And, by the way, most of the FlashTool links are dead, can you provide me a link if you have? What do you think is a better firmware, C2104 or C2105. About MotoChopper, I'll try in a few minutes and tell you.
Sorry to bother you with all those silly questions.
Thanks again,
Ayush
No luck..
Well sadly, I have no luck. I tried with XPERIA L Root and MotoChopper, but it shows:-
Code:
Waiting for device..
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
I have enabled USB debugging mode also, wonder why this is happening! I really wanna root my device. What do I do guys?
iAyush said:
Well sadly, I have no luck. I tried with XPERIA L Root and MotoChopper, but it shows:-
Code:
Waiting for device..
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
I have enabled USB debugging mode also, wonder why this is happening! I really wanna root my device. What do I do guys?
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C2104 and C2105 ftf are both same, just basebands are different. If you flash a C2105 ftf without excluding basebands then you will permanently brick your radios and hence lose network. For rooting install proper drivers like adb, Sony Companion does that and if you fail use Flash tool for drivers, also if you are using Windows 8 then use Google to find out how to install drivers.
shivamk11 said:
C2104 and C2105 ftf are both same, just basebands are different. If you flash a C2105 ftf without excluding basebands then you will permanently brick your radios and hence lose network. For rooting install proper drivers like adb, Sony Companion does that and if you fail use Flash tool for drivers, also if you are using Windows 8 then use Google to find out how to install drivers.
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Hey shivam,
Thank you for replying and I extremely apologize for bumping in the thread after a long time, I actually was very busy b/w these days. What I simply want is to root my XPERIA device. It seems that Flashtool will help me out.. and yeah, about drivers, they're installed in my computer already; I'm using a Windows 7 PC.
Can anyone kindly provide me the link to download the latest version of Flashtool? The official website is down, I guess - it's not opening for me.
I'll try root my C2104 with Flashtool and respond you guys.
Thank you for your quick responses, you all surely rock.
Expect my reply again soon
Look here
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=626628
Is in Spanish but u can translate and is not hard to understand
Gabboxxx said:
Look here
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=626628
Is in Spanish but u can translate and is not hard to understand
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I have updated my phone to the latest version, and I haven't unlocked my bootloader.
Can I still root my XPERIA L using DooMLoRD's rooting kit v17?
Motochopper for version 2.17 Far as I know it only work motochopper.
@OP
just yesterday I was in the same boat as you are .
I'm successfully running vengeance + Clean n Tweaked now.
Anyway, I'll try to tell you a few things that I did not know and helped me a lot.
* Install Fastboot and ADB from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42407269
[I did not use that cuz I have the whole Android SDK]
* Remember these keys:
-- While plugging in phone to the PC =
Vol up = FastBoot Mode
Vol down = Flash Mode
-- After you have CWM installed
When you start the phone and Sony logo starts showing keep pressing volume down and you will get into CWM Recovery
* Use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307983 to root.
It definitely works. Keep doing the partial root part until SuperSU loads the binary successfully. Remove SuperSU and restart between each try.
* Get Flash Tool from http://www.flashtool.net/ and not the Official Sony Flash Tool
* If you have C2104 use C2104 stuff ONLY and NOTHING ELSE.
* The firmware update is very huge so I downloaded it from https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B16rNZZxP33EdXhfNml1ZjBFNXc/edit and used the Flashtool to flash it
What else do you want to know? I'll help as much as I can.
Well what I want to know is whether I can root it with DoomLord's rooting kit v17 or not.
Here's a summary of my device:-
I have C2104 with the latest software / system updated via PC Companion.
I tried rooting using Motochopper, which failed.
I tried framaroot, which failed again.
I really need to root my device.
Thanks ya'll for replying..
iAyush said:
Well what I want to know is whether I can root it with DoomLord's rooting kit v17 or not.
Here's a summary of my device:-
I have C2104 with the latest software / system updated via PC Companion.
I tried rooting using Motochopper, which failed.
I tried framaroot, which failed again.
I really need to root my device.
Thanks ya'll for replying..
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I'm sorry but I don't remember if I tried DoomLord's. Even if I did I don't think It worked for me.
I didn't try framaroot cuz according to the thread it's for the older firmware. Might work for the newer one too but I didn't risk it.
Since you have the firmware now just keep trying MotoChopper via the thread I have given you the link to. It will work.
Also, post a log/screenshot of what you get when you run it in your PC.
Sure buddy,
Will give you in few 1-4 hours.
Thank you for your assistance.
No luck yet again..
I Installed after following the rooting steps using XPERIA_L_ROOT, and then installed SuperSU, which says "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!".
I guess that says to "UNLOCK BOOTLOADER".
Any possible way to root WITHOUT actually unlocking bootloader?
iAyush said:
No luck yet again..
I Installed after following the rooting steps using XPERIA_L_ROOT, and then installed SuperSU, which says "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!".
I guess that says to "UNLOCK BOOTLOADER".
Any possible way to root WITHOUT actually unlocking bootloader?
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It happens. just uninstall the app, restart and try running the bat file again. Post the screenshot of the running bat file please.
EDIT: Thanks Sharan, on my 11th try, I finally managed to root my device!!
Thanks a lot for helping me out throughout the thread! Cheers bro!
My phone keeps on rebooting on its own!!
Before I open / uninstall any apps it is rebooting!! PLEASE HELP ASAP !!
EDIT: I found out a solution too..I used rebootremount fix... My phone is perfectly rooted now Thank you all..
iAyush said:
EDIT: Thanks Sharan, on my 11th try, I finally managed to root my device!!
Thanks a lot for helping me out throughout the thread! Cheers bro!
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Glad to help!
You missed a "g" at the end of my username btw
Sent from my C2104 using xda app-developers app

[Q] [E C1505] [SOLVED] A bunch of Questions

Hi guys,
i'm somewhat of a noob when it comes to Android devices, so please excuse my stupid questions.
First some facts about my device:
ROOT: Enabled
BOOTLOADER: Locked and not changeable
ROM: Latest available official release
(hope that helps at least a bit)
#1: Is it possible to bypass the bootloader lock via root? If so, how?
#2: If there is no way to bypass the lock, is it possible to modify the rom anyway? Because i want to add the swapon/swapoff functionality to expand the available ram via a swap partition on my external SD card. (already checked via terminal if swapon/swapoff is available)
Thank you in advance for your help. I hope there's a solution to my problem.
BrainInBlack said:
Hi guys,
i'm somewhat of a noob when it comes to Android devices, so please excuse my stupid questions.
First some facts about my device:
ROOT: Enabled
BOOTLOADER: Locked and not changeable
ROM: Latest available official release
(hope that helps at least a bit)
#1: Is it possible to bypass the bootloader lock via root? If so, how?
#2: If there is no way to bypass the lock, is it possible to modify the rom anyway? Because i want to add the swapon/swapoff functionality to expand the available ram via a swap partition on my external SD card. (already checked via terminal if swapon/swapoff is available)
Thank you in advance for your help. I hope there's a solution to my problem.
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Can u plzz upload a screenshot of the page of ur device's bootloader status. Because as far as i know xperia e's bootloader isn't harlocked and can be unlocked easily.
Well, i don't known how to take a screenshot, at least on an android device.
Gesendet von meinem C1505 mit Tapatalk
BrainInBlack said:
Well, i don't known how to take a screenshot, at least on an android device.
Gesendet von meinem C1505 mit Tapatalk
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Hold the volume down button + power button simultaneously .
Have a nice day
Sent from my C1505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Img .tapatalk. com/d/14/01/24/uqe6y4ez.jpg
(had to bypass the 10 post linking thing)
Thanks again
BrainInBlack said:
Img .tapatalk. com/d/14/01/24/uqe6y4ez.jpg
(had to bypass the 10 post linking thing)
Thanks again
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You're right - your phone isn't allowed a bootloader unlock.
Without bootloader unlock, you can't change ROMs, but you can install ICS, which is a bit faster than Jelly Bean, even slightly more than CyanogenMod. In fact, even with an unlocked bootloader, I'm using ICS. Here's how: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579233
Now, you said you're a noob when it comes to Android, so here's how to flash an FTF:
This process will remove all installed apps, contacts and settings. Any music, stuff on the internal storage (the one for music etc.) or the microSD will be preserved.
0. Make sure you're on Windows 7 or below. For some reason, this doesn't work with Windows 8 or 8.1, so you'll have to get a 7 PC somehow.
1. Download Androxyde's Flashtool here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 (use the unrestrict.li link, it's better)
2. Install it. By default, it is installed to C:\Flashtool. Open this folder, and then the "drivers" one. You'll see a driver setup file. Install the Flashtool and Fastboot drivers (in the list, they're on the bottom).
3. Now go back to the Flashtool folder, and open "firmwares". Put your FTF file here.
4. Open Flashtool. Click the lightning icon. Ensure that Flashmode is selected, and press OK. Choose the C1605 11.1.A.0.68 file, and press Flash.
5. When it tells you to, turn off your phone. Plug in the USB cable into your computer. Hold volume down (do not hold the power button), and (point of no return now) plug the phone into the USB cable connected to your phone. The notification light will glow green, and hopefully everything will start flashing. When the Flashtool window tells you to disconnect your phone and turn it on, do so. Set it up, and you're on ICS!
If you want to go back to Jelly Bean, download this FTF: https://www.mediafire.com/?3fmmkbmlqtjd6cy and put it into the "firmwares" folder. Now follow the guide step 4 onward, but select "11.3.A.2.23" for Jelly Bean.
Whew, long post.
So, in principle i downgrade the device to ics with an unlocked bootloader and then can flash a custom rom that is jb based, with all features i need to expand the ram?
BrainInBlack from a C1505
BrainInBlack said:
So, in principle i downgrade the device to ics with an unlocked bootloader and then can flash a custom rom that is jb based, with all features i need to expand the ram?
BrainInBlack from a C1505
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No, ICS won't enable you to unlock your bootloader OR install CWM OR install a custom ROM. ICS is faster than any other custom ROM (other than XboosT, which is basically ICS on steroids), so if you can't have custom ROMs, the next best thing is ICS.
Another noob's question:
I installed Xposed a few days ago on my c1505 (stock firmware, locked bl). It worked perfectly. But i've read from another post that if i remove it my phone won't boot. So is there any way to remove it without breaking my device?? Waiting for answers.
buinghia98 said:
Another noob's question:
I installed Xposed a few days ago on my c1505 (stock firmware, locked bl). It worked perfectly. But i've read from another post that if i remove it my phone won't boot. So is there any way to remove it without breaking my device?? Waiting for answers.
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It never bricked my device!!!
Sent from my C1604 using xda app-developers app
Xmoose said:
It never bricked my device!!!
Sent from my C1604 using xda app-developers app
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B-b-but...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498202
I'm using XE single... i think that makes the difference. Even tipos got bricked...
buinghia98 said:
B-b-but...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498202
I'm using XE single... i think that makes the difference. Even tipos got bricked...
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But UltraGamerHD is still using his phone (in fact, he's making CM11...), right?
Right now, I uninstalled Xposed, rebooted, installed Xposed, rebooted. Nothing called a brick (although I did lose a cool Xposed mod for a reboot). Well, whatever. Uninstalling doesn't brick.
In fact, the problem in the topic is either:
1. The phone hard-bricking, which is not related to Xposed at all.
OR
2. The phone's battery being discharged to 0%, to the point where the phone cannot turn itself on and start charging.
NSDCars5 said:
But UltraGamerHD is still using his phone (in fact, he's making CM11...), right?
Right now, I uninstalled Xposed, rebooted, installed Xposed, rebooted. Nothing called a brick (although I did lose a cool Xposed mod for a reboot). Well, whatever. Uninstalling doesn't brick.
In fact, the problem in the topic is either:
1. The phone hard-bricking, which is not related to Xposed at all.
OR
2. The phone's battery being discharged to 0%, to the point where the phone cannot turn itself on and start charging.
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Are you single or married?
Just kidding. Are you using XE single or dual sim. And do you know how did UltraGamerHD repaired his phone?
buinghia98 said:
Are you single or married?
Just kidding. Are you using XE single or dual sim. And do you know how did UltraGamerHD repaired his phone?
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1. I'm a teen. So, yeah, single.
2. My phone's single too, but it's not a teen.
3. UltraGamerHD has been making CM11 (KitKat) for our phones, he's even shown an image - too bad it's been deleted now - but I think he's still (a bit) active here, so...
4. @UltraGamerHD? Your phone's working?
NSDCars5 said:
1. I'm a teen. So, yeah, single.
2. My phone's single too, but it's not a teen.
3. UltraGamerHD has been making CM11 (KitKat) for our phones, he's even shown an image - too bad it's been deleted now - but I think he's still (a bit) active here, so...
4. @UltraGamerHD? Your phone's working?
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1. I dont think so... there are about 4 to 5 people are experiencing this, including you (if not, why did u take it to sony?)
2. What are u developing? And do you have a Facebook account?
3. Another question... how to install PurePerformance on locked bl? Flash gordon doesn't work.
NSDCars5 said:
1. I'm a teen. So, yeah, single.
2. My phone's single too, but it's not a teen.
3. UltraGamerHD has been making CM11 (KitKat) for our phones, he's even shown an image - too bad it's been deleted now - but I think he's still (a bit) active here, so...
4. @UltraGamerHD? Your phone's working?
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My Xperia E is Working Fine, it was just me bieng stupid.
Okay, last questions:
1 @UltraGamerHD? How did you bricked it? And How did you repair it?
2.How to install PurePerformance on locked bootloader? My XE says "bootloader unlock allowed: no" so i cant use cwm or twrp. Flash gordon doesn't work.
buinghia98 said:
1. I dont think so... there are about 4 to 5 people are experiencing this, including you (if not, why did u take it to sony?)
2. What are u developing? And do you have a Facebook account?
3. Another question... how to install PurePerformance on locked bl? Flash gordon doesn't work.
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1. I went to Sony cause I didn't know what the issue was - they fixed it by using a Z1 or Z Ultra charger to charge it to 9%, powered it off, and let me charge the rest at home.
2. I can't say what I'm making... it's a closely guarded secret. Nope, no Facebook. I had it, but I deleted it.
3. No idea, sorry.
buinghia98 said:
Okay, last questions:
1 @UltraGamerHD? How did you bricked it? And How did you repair it?
2.How to install PurePerformance on locked bootloader? My XE says "bootloader unlock allowed: no" so i cant use cwm or twrp. Flash gordon doesn't work.
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I did brick it once, I went to the Orange UK store in my local town and he said he used software similar to PC Companion.
Go to phoneunlockserver.com and unlock your bootloader even if it says no for £10 GBP --> Use Google Currency to Convert Price.
Since it is kind of on topic.
 @UltraGamerHD: Any status of CM11 for Xperia E?
Bug list please? and why did the thread get deleted? :/ :|

Soft bricked Tipo

Hi there,
1. I am fed up of my Tipo's lagging touch (responding after half an hour, miscaliberation). I update the firmware using Sony companion and tried to install one of the Jelly Bean roms on the stock ICS using CMW. It some how soft bricked my phone. Can any one tell the reason?
2. With lot of effort I installed the stock ST21a 11.0.A.4.22 Sony Generic kernel (using Flashtool). It is same laggy and miscaliberating. Did I not reformat, similar to PC? shouldn't it be fresh and new ?
3. I am not trying to install JB rom. What is the correct way to install? Should I worry about any seperate parts like Kernel?
4. To install JB rom (Paranoid Android) I tried to root the device, but the flash tool says "no root exploit for this version". If i cant root. I cant install CMW. I cant install frest rom. Is there any other way to install ROM?
I am stuck in the above points after my research, and will appreciate your help.
Thanks in advance
adithyavr said:
Hi there,
1. I am fed up of my Tipo's lagging touch (responding after half an hour, miscaliberation). I update the firmware using Sony companion and tried to install one of the Jelly Bean roms on the stock ICS using CMW. It some how soft bricked my phone. Can any one tell the reason?
2. With lot of effort I installed the stock ST21a 11.0.A.4.22 Sony Generic kernel (using Flashtool). It is same laggy and miscaliberating. Did I not reformat, similar to PC? shouldn't it be fresh and new ?
3. I am not trying to install JB rom. What is the correct way to install? Should I worry about any seperate parts like Kernel?
4. To install JB rom (Paranoid Android) I tried to root the device, but the flash tool says "no root exploit for this version". If i cant root. I cant install CMW. I cant install frest rom. Is there any other way to install ROM?
I am stuck in the above points after my research, and will appreciate your help.
Thanks in advance
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First Of All Its CWM
Secondly You Should Try Locking The Bootloader And Reflash The ftf Or in PC Companion Click Update And Then Repair Phone
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Asingh18 said:
First Of All Its CWM
Secondly You Should Try Locking The Bootloader And Reflash The ftf Or in PC Companion Click Update And Then Repair Phone
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Thanks a lot for the insightful post of two lines. Have already tried that. Can any one reply point by point. I want the answer more in perspective of learning than one time solution.
Thanks
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adithyavr said:
Thanks a lot for the insightful post of two lines. Have already tried that. Can any one reply point by point. I want the answer more in perspective of learning than one time solution.
Thanks
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FIRSTLY BACKUP THE IMPORTANT STUFF
Steps To Follow -
1. Download Flashtool (I'm Guessing You Don't Have That Yet)
2. Click On The Thunder Icon
3. Click Flashmode
4. There You Would Find A .ftf File Saying Device X10 Version V1 BRELock bla bla..Click OK
5. Then Take Out Your Sd Card And SIM Card And Using A USB Cable Connect Your Device While Pressing The Down Button
6. If You See A Green LED Flash On Your Phone Just Wait Until It Flashes
7. After flashing Is Complete Let Your Phone Reboot
8. Then Attach Your Device To Your PC
9. Go to PC Companion And Press Update Device
10. It Would Say You Don't Have An Update And Have An Option "Repair Phone"
11. Click On That Wait Until It Downloads And Updates
And Viola Your Phone Would Look Fresh As A New One
Asingh18 said:
FIRSTLY BACKUP THE IMPORTANT STUFF
Steps To Follow -
1. Download Flashtool (I'm Guessing You Don't Have That Yet)
2. Click On The Thunder Icon
3. Click Flashmode
4. There You Would Find A .ftf File Saying Device X10 Version V1 BRELock bla bla..Click OK
5. Then Take Out Your Sd Card And SIM Card And Using A USB Cable Connect Your Device While Pressing The Down Button
6. If You See A Green LED Flash On Your Phone Just Wait Until It Flashes
7. After flashing Is Complete Let Your Phone Reboot
8. Then Attach Your Device To Your PC
9. Go to PC Companion And Press Update Device
10. It Would Say You Don't Have An Update And Have An Option "Repair Phone"
11. Click On That Wait Until It Downloads And Updates
And Viola Your Phone Would Look Fresh As A New One
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He said that he already tried that! Oh, and capital letters are just for the first word of a sentence and names. Not Like This.
@OP: have you tried this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/themes-apps/apk-touch-issue-solved-t2068082
It's an .apk that let's you recalibrate your touch(official patch by Sony).
Hope that helps!
Mats
Sent from my Xperia E dual using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
MatsPunt said:
He said that he already tried that! Oh, and capital letters are just for the first word of a sentence and names. Not Like This.
@OP: have you tried this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/themes-apps/apk-touch-issue-solved-t2068082
It's an .apk that let's you recalibrate your touch(official patch by Sony).
Hope that helps!
Mats
Sent from my Xperia E dual using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Hey man appreciate it
He said that he tried flashing the stock ftf i'm recommending him to use PC Companion
Asingh18 said:
Hey man appreciate it
He said that he tried flashing the stock ftf i'm recommending him to use PC Companion
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Yeah, but those two have the same effect. Repairing with PC Companion is exactly the same as flashing a .ftf. And if that didn't work, PC Companion won't.
Mats
Sent from my Xperia E dual using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

[TUT] Root Xperia M2 & M2 Aqua in KitKat 4.4.4 (Locked and Unlocked Bootloaders)

Hello there!
Many of you requested a video on how to root the Xperia M2 (and M2 Aqua), with a step by step procedure, so here it is!
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9x7AY7o2gU
All the tools needed are in the video description, and I will try to answer all your questions both in the Youtube comments or here in this post.
Happy Easter and enjoy root!
(and sorry for my english )
Nice tutorial but Im having a little problem.
Today I was trying to root my M2 Aqua (D2403) with your old tutorial and now I tried with this again.
So, the problem is that when I flash JB kernel the phone turn on normally, not in bootloop then root xperia toolkit doesnt work.
Also tried with only ftf kernel of another thread and turned on in bootloop but flashtool and root xperia tool kit doesnt recognize the phone, maybe drivers?
I had problem installing the drivers on Windows 8.1 but worked in flashmode.
Thanks for tutorial and help.
Good tutorial! I think this will help people who have problems rooting their phone
xZakz said:
Nice tutorial but Im having a little problem.
Today I was trying to root my M2 Aqua (D2403) with your old tutorial and now I tried with this again.
So, the problem is that when I flash JB kernel the phone turn on normally, not in bootloop then root xperia toolkit doesnt work.
Also tried with only ftf kernel of another thread and turned on in bootloop but flashtool and root xperia tool kit doesnt recognize the phone, maybe drivers?
I had problem installing the drivers on Windows 8.1 but worked in flashmode.
Thanks for tutorial and help.
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First, you installed the drivers with driver signature check turned off right? (From advanced reboot in windows..)
I think you might try as I did in the video, I mean, when preparing the phone, connect yours (while still in KK, still haven't flashed the JB kernel) and then open flashtools and check if you have any warning of adb. If so, hit REMEMBER (very important STEP) and then hit OK. This is because while in JB there's no screen so you cannot accept that petition. That's the reason.
After done that, try with THIS kernel. I know some people used it and it worked. Flash it, boot your device, wait for about 5 minutes, connect your phone and open the RootXperiaToolkit. Let's see if it works now
linuxct said:
First, you installed the drivers with driver signature check turned off right? (From advanced reboot in windows..)
I think you might try as I did in the video, I mean, when preparing the phone, connect yours (while still in KK, still haven't flashed the JB kernel) and then open flashtools and check if you have any warning of adb. If so, hit REMEMBER (very important STEP) and then hit OK. This is because while in JB there's no screen so you cannot accept that petition. That's the reason.
After done that, try with THIS kernel. I know some people used it and it worked. Flash it, boot your device, wait for about 5 minutes, connect your phone and open the RootXperiaToolkit. Let's see if it works now
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Yes, I installed with signature check off. I used drivers from Flashtools 1.5
Also checked remember adb warning and I guess its weird, when I flashed using full rom the phone turn on and initiliaze normally as if I had not flashed the old kernel.
The kernel I told get bootloop is that you posted now.
I did exactly as on video but when phone is in bootloop the Root Xperia Toolkit doesnt recognize it and Flashtools(opened just to check) say the drivers arent installed.
I will try in another OS, thanks. :good:
xZakz said:
Yes, I installed with signature check off. I used drivers from Flashtools 1.5
Also checked remember adb warning and I guess its weird, when I flashed using full rom the phone turn on and initiliaze normally as if I had not flashed the old kernel.
The kernel I told get bootloop is that you posted now.
I did exactly as on video but when phone is in bootloop the Root Xperia Toolkit doesnt recognize it and Flashtools(opened just to check) say the drivers arent installed.
I will try in another OS, thanks. :good:
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Try using koush's drivers. That's the one I hace un my machine
http://www.koushikdutta.com/post/universal-adb-driver
linuxct said:
Try using koush's drivers. That's the one I hace un my machine
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I tried and sadly this drivers didnt work too in my Windows.
On Ubuntu your tutorial worked perfectly, thanks for the nice tutorial and for share
xZakz said:
I tried and sadly this drivers didnt work too in my Windows.
On Ubuntu your tutorial worked perfectly, thanks for the nice tutorial and for share
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Nice, glad it helped ! Thank Goodness I modified both linux and windows scripts in Easyroot haha

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