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Few seconds ago i rooted my xperia U with binary method givem in android development...i did twice and it said the rooting was sucessfull but when i opened SOLID EXPLORER app it is showing that it needs root acess
still i verified with ROOT CHECKER it is also saying d same phone is not rooted..
wat to do now..
is any other method to root..?
plzzz help me,,

vinaysweetheart007 said:
Few seconds ago i rooted my xperia U with binary method givem in android development...i did twice and it said the rooting was sucessfull but when i opened SOLID EXPLORER app it is showing that it needs root acess
still i verified with ROOT CHECKER it is also saying d same phone is not rooted..
wat to do now..
is any other method to root..?
plzzz help me,,
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did you unlock the boot loader???

No...
how to do..?

vinaysweetheart007 said:
No...
how to do..?
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you should do it before you start rooting your mobile
for sony go to this link UNLOCK BOOT LOADER and follow the steps carefully
Then you can root your phone

I dit it with Binary method without unlocking boatloader i was sucessfully rooted...can i now know how to install roms on my xperia U..?

vinaysweetheart007 said:
I dit it with Binary method without unlocking boatloader i was sucessfully rooted...can i now know how to install roms on my xperia U..?
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I think you can not root xperias without unlocking the bootloader
anyways i think there should be more experienced members here to answer
Thanks

Thank u for ur information...
can u also answer me to above question i asked that is where do i get ROMS for my xperia U and how to install and what happens if incompaitable roms installed onto phones..?

There's a whole forum for the Xperia, with many sub fora. Look there for plenty of information. If you ask a question there, you'll be talking to people who have Xperias.

[TIP]How to Re-Lock Bootloader

1)Download the attached file. Extract and Copy it in c:\Flashtools\firmwares
2)Switch off your phone
3)Open Flashtool and select Flashmode then select Xperia Relock Bootloader.
3)Press and Hold Volume - and connect usb cable. Release volume button when u see green led light.
There you go.

thanks a lot...it worked

Odp: [TIP]How to Re-Lock Bootloader
So this way I can restore Xperia J warranty in T-Mobile for example?

work on tipo ST21i?

Tried this on ST21i, flashing was hanging at 82% for a while, had to abort. BL remained rooted
Edited: Try this one . It's for miro but it worked. Returned to 'ROOTABLE', which was its original state
saitri said:
work on tipo ST21i?
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devitrified said:
Tried this on ST21i, flashing was hanging at 82% for a while, had to abort. BL remained rooted
Edited: Try this one . It's for miro but it worked. Returned to 'ROOTABLE', which was its original state
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This link you provided is for Miro. Are you sure it's safe?

Worked on my tipo. I was back on stock rom, in case that matters
Dragoboss said:
This link you provided is for Miro. Are you sure it's safe?
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devitrified said:
Worked on my tipo. I was back on stock rom, in case that matters
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worked, thanks

Flashtool doesn't see my device, what can I do now?
oh sorry problem solved

works well on j?

Funny
devitrified said:
Tried this on ST21i, flashing was hanging at 82% for a while, had to abort. BL remained rooted
Edited: Try this one . It's for miro but it worked. Returned to 'ROOTABLE', which was its original state
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Thanks Bro.
But funny thing is, The ftf which is provided particularly did not work, and this is working good.:cyclops::highfive:

I want unlocked botloader and I can't unlock it because my phone unlock allowed NOOO :'( the sad irony
Sent from my ST21i using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

No. Relocking boot loader only relocks the bootloader. That doesn't give us our warranty back.
If we have our drm Keys back, and the bootloader locked, then we can have our warranty back.
Drm keys can be backed up'd using TA. backup

E1 relock
to relock the E1 model, nothing more than Androxydes flash-tool + drivers are required.
using OP 's file - made for a different model than E1 (i.e. "Miro") - does not seem advisable.
I unlocked & relocked my E1 with F-T and PC-companion does not complain a bit.
or has anyone tested the OP's file with the xperia E1 model ?

[Q] UNABLE to update sony xperia ion lt28h to jellybean

hello guyz,
I have sony xperia ion lt28h. i recently rooted it hence unlocking the boot loader. current version of my device is 6.1.E.0.233. Seeing sony releasing the jellybean 4.1.2 i completely unrooted my mobile. Then i tried to officially update my mobile phone to 6.2.B.0.211. But as soon as download completed it said "MODIFIED SOFTWARE INSTALLED. THE DEVICE CANNOT BE UPDATED".
Guyz i have no idea whats the problem is. but i would really appreciate if u tell me how to update my mobile to 6.2.B.0.211.

well in order to update to JB 4.1.2 u need to relock ur bootloader
here is guide for relocking ur bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28325063&postcount=2
once done u can update using Sony PCC or SUS

THANKS
sandy7 said:
well in order to update to JB 4.1.2 u need to relock ur bootloader
here is guide for relocking ur bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28325063&postcount=2
once done u can update using Sony PCC or SUS
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THANKS buddy for taking out ur time and helping. I really appreciate ur efforts.I haven't still tried it, but m sure it will work.

robin5thugs said:
THANKS buddy for taking out ur time and helping. I really appreciate ur efforts.I haven't still tried it, but m sure it will work.
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if u have problem...feel free to ask me

Phone not turning on
sandy7 said:
if u have problem...feel free to ask me
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i tried to flash relocking ftf file after it was completed i tried to turn on my device and its not turning on......a green light flicks for a second with a vibration and thats all.....plzz tell my mobile is not bricked

robin5thugs said:
i tried to flash relocking ftf file after it was completed i tried to turn on my device and its not turning on......a green light flicks for a second with a vibration and thats all.....plzz tell my mobile is not bricked
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i want to relock my bootloader. please help

[Q] Help! Bricked Xperia L[Solved]

Hello Friends...
Today i've bricked my XL, before it bricked i've installed V4A drivers and rebooted it, and now it doesen't power on... ...
Specs:
-battery charged up to 60 %
-rooted
-unlocked bootloader
-stock 15.3.A.1.12
I've tried :
-Power + Vol up/down
-fastboot method
-pulled battery#
-charging from both USB and Wall charger...
If anyoane can help me i will donate 5 Euros...

if anyone can get me this.. i would apreciate
dump/backup mmcblkp0 file

Actually I can't help you since I even not rooted my phone yet, but if you want your phone to be back, you can do repair your software via pc companion or repair via sony update service.. But you will lose your root...
Sent from my C2105 using xda app-developers app
Please hit thanks button if I helped you...!

-unlocked bootloader = he cant use official method, he can only use flashtool to rescue phone

uremytoy said:
-unlocked bootloader = he cant use official method, he can only use flashtool to rescue phone
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Correct me if I'm wrong but won't he be able to relock his bootloader via flash tool so then he can use pc companion to repair the android OS on his phone?
Well as long as he can get into flash mode?

yes he can, but he cant flash software using seus or ppc while bl is unlocked, but if he can enter flashmode he can flash ftf file so it will be just the same as he didt it with pcc or seus. but like he said, he cant enter it, it may be that he is missing some drivers. i dont rly believe its possible to hardbrick this phone. its not like the old xperias. and the only way to brick the old ones was unlocking bl when u cant do that

HatchetEgg said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but won't he be able to relock his bootloader via flash tool so then he can use pc companion to repair the android OS on his phone?
Well as long as he can get into flash mode?
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He can relock the bootloader only if he has made a DRM keys backup, no other ways.In flashtool is no option to lock bootloader, flashtool can only unlock it.OP, if your phone doesn't react if you press power button and flashtool doesn't detect it you have a dead XL. :crying:

@up he can relock bl using flashtool; no need for drm keys

uremytoy said:
@up he can relock bl using flashtool; no need for drm keys
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really? Didn't know that, thanks.

yes really, click for BLU, its the same as u can unlock bl (i did like that) using flashtool. if u have locked bl there will be button "unlock" if u have already unlocked there will be button "relock" thats the way how old xperias like neo v arc s lww etc were unlocked and locked (well one of the methods ^^)

@up Didn't know about that metod.I have unlocked my XMP's bootloader using sony official way.
OP can you tell me what is V4a driver? You can always try to sent the phone to repair service.

i think its viper4 android

I have no idea why the phone is dead.Really strange.Phone should boot with no problem, V4a is only a audio effect.

uremytoy said:
i think its viper4 android
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Yea, it is Viper4Android (really nice app ). I have used it before on my WT19i with no problems, it only needs root to work. The brick is most probably due to the unlocked bootloader, maybe the V4A driver caused some sort of issue e.g. the user installed the wrong driver - because it is specific to the processor. Although I have never heard of this problem before.

I have unlocked bł and i also use viper4 sndroid. Dont rly thinks so IT caused brick. IT must been something different. Have u tried formating something or the worst thing u could do formating system? Formating system means that u will delete ur all system data and that will cause the brick. I dont rly understand why soke ppl advise doing that bcoz this is dangerous
Wysłane z mojego Xperia L przy użyciu Tapatalka

Yea, I see what your saying. I have never unlocked the bootloader of any of my devices before so am not much of an expert :silly: .
Just out of interest, I see that you also own the Xperia X8! :highfive: X8 was the phone that brought me to XDA in the first place! I still remember GingerDX lol.

Well i never like it. i user my Own lewa port for wbout 1.5year and during that time i flashed Rom 3Times, or so, but i was modding it a lot it also brought me herę but i prefered to read instead of writing, but this is changing lately
Wysłane z mojego Xperia L przy użyciu Tapatalka

uremytoy
ShinOrochiX
None of your posts help in any way to OP. You wish to remind yourself of nicer days with X8 do it somewhere else, preferably over PM and don't spam the thread with nothing of value.

1 this is General Section, not Q&A
2 I already asked op if he did one of the things, but no responce
3 ur post is like ours, plus u didnt even bother to write any solution, u just only bothered to remind us that wwe dont help op, but u also dont help him
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from my side its EOT cuz i dont see why should i argue further with u

I have used Viper with fw 0.26 and same thunderzap kernel without any problems. After installing the driver of Viper with the new fw I got bootloops every time I tried to restore my system via cwm. Today I talked with another member who has the same problem.
Now I'm back on 0.26 - Viper and CWM, everything works...
So I think it's Viper that disrupts the bootprocess.
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[Q] I can't unlock the bootloader for Xperia tipo st21i

Hello Community,
I hope you are well.
Would you please help me unlock the bootloader for an xperia tipo st21i
1st I tried the sonymobile method but this device is not supported.
2nd I tired the [se bootloader_unlocking_relocking_1.6] ,but I can't get the unlocking number after I write the IEMI 14 number , an error messege pops up => see attached pic
-The phone is GENERIC
-rooting status : Bootloader unlock allowed: yes
-The IMEI : 354807055894752
I am ready to provide any other details
Thank you in advence

You need to check if can unlock it. Dial *#*#7378423#*#*, go to Service Menu, Service info, Configuration, if you Rooting Status says: Yes, you can unlock bootloader. Go to sony mobile unlock page and follow instructions.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4

Dzepar said:
You need to check if can unlock it. Dial *#*#7378423#*#*, go to Service Menu, Service info, Configuration, if you Rooting Status says: Yes, you can unlock bootloader. Go to sony mobile unlock page and follow instructions.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
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Thanks for your reply,
I checked before , it says Yes , that means it can be unlocked ,but I couldn't found this model in the list of supported models , I think Sonymobile does not support this model anymore
I put the IMEI above , if any one can do it for me please I appreciate it otherwise send me the instruction I'll do it my self
Thank you.

kamel-kgb said:
Thanks for your reply,
I checked before , it says Yes , that means it can be unlocked ,but I couldn't found this model in the list of supported models , I think Sonymobile does not support this model anymore
I put the IMEI above , if any one can do it for me please I appreciate it otherwise send me the instruction I'll do it my self
Thank you.
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I unlocked my XJ almost year ago with official method, I'll check what's changed.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
Edit:
Try with Flashtool.
You just connect your phone in flashmode (volume down + connect usb) press BLU button, then unlock.
Good Luck.

Dzepar said:
I unlocked my XJ almost year ago with official method, I'll check what's changed.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
Edit:
Try with Flashtool.
You just connect your phone in flashmode (volume down + connect usb) press BLU button, then unlock.
Good Luck.
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I tried this method, it didn't work :/ because I always have to put the unlock key in Flashtool :/
The unlcock key can only be provided by sonymobile , and sonymobile is not supporting this model anymore , which means i have to look for another way.
Thank you.

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kamel-kgb said:
I tried this method, it didn't work :/ because I always have to put the unlock key in Flashtool :/
The unlcock key can only be provided by sonymobile , and sonymobile is not supporting this model anymore , which means i have to look for another way.
Thank you.
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Actually, I just had the same problem 2 days ago - it turns out it doesn't matter which device you choose from the drop down list. Just choose a random one, then enter your email, and then follow the procedure after that. I tried that and it didn't work for me. If anyone tries and succeeds using this, head over here and tell me what I'm doing wrong.

I guess sony pulled out Tipo from its supported devices, I unlocked mine through developer world website a year ago and successfull.

Hi guys, my computer can't find my Xperia Tipo when is in fastboot mode. any ideas?
I have alla the drivers installed

Just to clarify: the Tipo is not shown as a separate supported device, instead you can get the unlock code through the Aino page.
Sent from my ST21i