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[Q] problems rooting sony xperia j

i am trying to follow this..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033114. i have 11.0.A.3.28 firmware and my bootloader is unlocked i dont know how to shut it and the flash tool link is broken anyone help me look my bootloader and have a flash tool for the xperia j?

xperiajnoob said:
i am trying to follow this..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033114. i have 11.0.A.3.28 firmware and my bootloader is unlocked i dont know how to shut it and the flash tool link is broken anyone help me look my bootloader and have a flash tool for the xperia j?
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Get the UnlockRoot. There's a free version to download.
Uncheck the toolbars in the install.
Worked in my Xperia J with 11.0.A.7.5 firmware without downgrade.
Next time you can search the forum, there's lots of responses to this question...

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Worked in my Xperia J with 11.0.A.7.5 firmware without downgrade.
Next time you can search the forum, there's lots of responses to this question...[/QUOTE]
it says i need to connect my phone when it is allready connected i have put it on usb debug but i don't have a driver for it and i went on sony's website and i couldnt find a driver on there either do you know where i can get it from or if you dont't could you link your driver on here?

xperiajnoob said:
it says i need to connect my phone when it is allready connected i have put it on usb debug but i don't have a driver for it and i went on sony's website and i couldnt find a driver on there either do you know where i can get it from or if you dont't could you link your driver on here?
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Install PC Companion to install the drivers.
Make sure your device is recognized by the PC before running the UnlockrRoot.

xperiajnoob said:
Worked in my Xperia J with 11.0.A.7.5 firmware without downgrade.
Next time you can search the forum, there's lots of responses to this question...
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it says i need to connect my phone when it is already connected i have put it on usb debug but i don't have a driver for it and i went on sony's website and i couldnt find a driver on there either do you know where i can get it from or if you dont't could you link your driver on here?[/QUOTE]
you also need to go to settings, xperia, connectivity and in usb connection mode make sure you select MSC and not MTP. hope this helps. I had the same problem as you and managed to root my phone only after changing that option. cheers

Hey...
Thnks fr the post... But am nt able to get the free version of the unlockroot... Can u help me with dwnld link....
The one I have asks for reg key....
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tembuu said:
Hey...
Thnks fr the post... But am nt able to get the free version of the unlockroot... Can u help me with dwnld link....
The one I have asks for reg key....
Sent from my ST26i using xda app-developers app
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Hope this helps: UnlockRoot.exe

[Q] help me please

Hey guys,
I'm new, and I really don't want to bother you, (because I know the topic did come up several times before) but I'm having such big Problems and trouble with my 2-month-old Xperia E Single.
See, I've been trying to root it for two weeks now and friendly I got way beyond sick and tiered and got stuck somewhere between desperate and annoyed about it.
I went thru all versions of framaroot but in all of them only got Gandalf and Aragon to choose- non of them works (said everytime something about trying other exploids). Then I got to z4root that did nothing beside crash no matter what I did.
I tried other apps but after the installation they showed me lists of the mobile phones they could root, but - oh surprise- mine wasn't on it.
I moved on and started to include my Computer. I tried three programs, Srs was the only one that made sense to me (still installed) even with not being able to choose between gandalf and Aragon i got to the step where it says to back up your data . After confirming it takes two or three secs till the display tells me that the back up is done, but then non of the other things that should happen ever does, srs tells me i should wait until the back up is finished and a bit later i can move on. My xperia e just keeps on rebooting and stops after srs told me to try again.
This is what I've done so far.
If there is a way I like to root my sxe WITHOUT flashing it.
All I really want is to get around those settings of apps that you can't push on SD without having rooted the Device first.
I read a lot of stuff in this past two weeks, or may I rather say different things.
So normaly it's not a problem with the programs or my device, I checked all instructions and followed them.
But still here I am..
What am I doing wrong?
greetings,
Svenja

Hai buddy...
Please tell us about your device model and firmware version...
Thank you
thank me if I helped you...Don't say it,hit the button...

Hi nice to meet you.
thanks for the quick reply!
It's the C1505 and android 4.1.1

xperiaeroot said:
Hi nice to meet you.
thanks for the quick reply!
It's the C1505 and android 4.1.1
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What is the build number?
11.A.2.23 has a more complex way of rooting than 11.A.0.47 / 59 has...
sent from my Xperia E (C1504) using xda Premium
HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I WAS OF ANY HELP

Hello,
Well, I rooted my C1505 11.3.A.2.13 using http://cydiaimpactor.com.
First of all: go to your phone and checkmark Enable USB debugging, and Installation from unknown sources)
1. Download the version for Windows(or if you are on a Mac, the the Mac version, pretty obvious )
2. Open the .rar file with 7z or Winrar.(free download, just google, if you haven't already installed one of the two)
3. Just click Impactor.exe, no need to extract anything. It will take a few seconds to start)
4. Connect your phone, and if you haven't already, install the drivers.
5. Set Cydia to: # drop SuperSU su to /system/xbin/su (probably already the selected way)
6. Click start, and wait 20 seconds. And... You are done! Rooted!
You just have to install superuser/SuperSU manually to give apps root acces. And download Root Checker Basis, so you can check if Cydia worke!
Goodluck!
Cheerios

It's the
11.A.2.23
What app is the right root check?
Sent from my C1505 using xda app-developers app

Hello,
The best rootchecker is this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=nl
It is a free download, just go your phone's playstore and download it+install, and just click on verify root acces. That's it. It will show you, if your device is rooted!.
Check also this thread for 11.3.A.2.23(because Cydia doesn't suport 11.3.A.2.23, oops ): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2435957
Flashing the kernel is possible with Flashtool(https://github.com/Androxyde/Flashtool/downloads). Just download the zip, and search for a proper Flashtool tutorial! If you don't know what you should do, I am happy to help you out! Just ask.
Cheerios, and goodluck!

I know my sxe isn't rooted. I bought it new, it's my first smartphone.
Do I have to flash it?
Sent from my C1505 using xda app-developers app

Hello,
The root checker is for if you are done with the rooting process. To verify if it worked. You need to flash the kernels with Androxyde's Flashtool. Just Google. Can't help you out more, cuz I'm on phone.
Sent from my C1505 using xda-developers app

Did Download the zip but there is only the x10 firmware in it? How do i get the right one?
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[Q] Xperia L 4.1.2 Stuck at Boot Animation, need help [SOLVED]

I just installed a font installer app. When I just installed a new font, the app ask for reboot. I rebooted my phone and it starts normally. But after 4 or 5 times I installed the others font and rebooted again and again, at the last time I rebooted, my phone stuck at the boot animation. Even 30 minutes it doesn't past the boot animation. How to fix it?
My phone is Sony Xperia L C2105 running Android 4.1.2 (15.0.A.2.17), rooted, bootloader is still locked.
I don't want to flash my phone because it will erase my data. I have some important contact and messages that I didn't have the backup yet.
I need help, it's really important for me.
Sorry for my bad English.
I will appreciate your suggestions.
Thank you.

Which app did you use? You know, the same thing happened with my brother's Xperia M.

iAyush said:
Which app did you use? You know, the same thing happened with my brother's Xperia M.
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I use Font Installer, I just found it in Play Store and want to try that app, but I can't even use my phone now.
Did your brother got a solution for this problem?

codename_z said:
I use Font Installer, I just found it in Play Store and want to try that app, but I can't even use my phone now.
Did your brother got a solution for this problem?
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My brother used MyFont app..installing any font would cause a reboot for him. So, he uninstalled the app when somehow his phone started after successive retries... try remove your battery and somehow start your phone and remove that app!
Btw, he rooted via Framaroot! What about you?

iAyush said:
My brother used MyFont app..installing any font would cause a reboot for him. So, he uninstalled the app when somehow his phone started after successive retries... try remove your battery and somehow start your phone and remove that app!
Btw, he rooted via Framaroot! What about you?
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how many times he tried? And how long is needed for the battery to be removed?
Okay, I'll try this method. Wish that it will be work.
I rooted my device with Motochopper. I have tried using Framaroot, but it didn't work.

codename_z said:
how many times he tried? And how long is needed for the battery to be removed?
Okay, I'll try this method. Wish that it will be work.
I rooted my device with Motochopper. I have tried using Framaroot, but it didn't work.
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Let me tell you again that he uses Xperia M. I have Xperia L and Framaroot didn't work for be too,I rooted using vRoot. Also, are you on the latest version. I don't think that might work but no harm trying..

iAyush said:
Let me tell you again that he uses Xperia M. I have Xperia L and Framaroot didn't work for be too,I rooted using vRoot. Also, are you on the latest version. I don't think that might work but no harm trying..
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Yeah, I know. Sorry, hehehe. What the latest version? The firmware, the root tool or what?

Download the correct FTF file here and flash it with Flashtool
A guide how to flash with Flashtool can be found here
Your data will be lost

iAyush said:
Which app did you use? You know, the same thing happened with my brother's Xperia M.
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Joery360 said:
Download the correct FTF file here and flash it with Flashtool
A guide how to flash with Flashtool can be found here
Your data will be lost
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Thanks all for the suggestions
But, I have found a solution for this problem.
The solution is to flash the device without wiping user data and cache (don't tick anything under the Wipe option). I just tried it and it was successful.
Now, my phone is back and I don't lose any app and my data.
But, once again, thank you

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