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I would like to root my gf's Miro, but when I connect it, Flashtool asks me to pick a device from a list, and Miro isn't among them. Will everything be okay if I pick Tipo instead? Or which device should I pick instead?
Now, this wouldn't be a problem if this was my phone, because I'd just pick another phone and hope for the best, but my gf would be beyond furious if I messed something up, god forbid bricked her phone. So would picking Tipo or another model be 100% safe?
By the way, I'd like to downgrade to the previous firmware, root it, then flash back the newer one.
Thank you!
PearJuice said:
I would like to root my gf's Miro, but when I connect it, Flashtool asks me to pick a device from a list, and Miro isn't among them. Will everything be okay if I pick Tipo instead? Or which device should I pick instead?
Now, this wouldn't be a problem if this was my phone, because I'd just pick another phone and hope for the best, but my gf would be beyond furious if I messed something up, god forbid bricked her phone. So would picking Tipo or another model be 100% safe?
By the way, I'd like to downgrade to the previous firmware, root it, then flash back the newer one.
Thank you!
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you already installed
Sony companion software to your PC, so that Flashtool can detect your phone.
Enable debugging mode on your phone (Setting>developer options) & enable unknown sources (Setting>security)
Connect your phone with usb and if prompt to select your device
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sembre said:
you already installed
Sony companion software to your PC, so that Flashtool can detect your phone.
Enable debugging mode on your phone (Setting>developer options) & enable unknown sources (Setting>security)
Connect your phone with usb and if prompt to select your device
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Flashtool still doesn't recognize it as a Miro, but it tells me to pick my device from a list, which doesn't feature Miro, only the other Xperias.
My question: Can I safely pick another type of Xperia when Flashtool prompts? If yes, which one should I pick?
PearJuice said:
Flashtool still doesn't recognize it as a Miro, but it tells me to pick my device from a list, which doesn't feature Miro, only the other Xperias.
My question: Can I safely pick another type of Xperia when Flashtool prompts? If yes, which one should I pick?
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Disconnect phone from usb. Open flashtool. Get your fw files in Flashtool. Select the needed fw and click ok. Flashtool should bring up a window how to connect your phone. Oh and you should put your .ftf files in (flashtool folder)/firmwares
Soo8 said:
Disconnect phone from usb. Open flashtool. Get your fw files in Flashtool. Select the needed fw and click ok. Flashtool should bring up a window how to connect your phone. Oh and you should put your .ftf files in (flashtool folder)/firmwares
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what flashtool version is it. if its a version released before sony released the miro it might not have miro flashtool drivers
gavster26 said:
what flashtool version is it. if its a version released before sony released the miro it might not have miro flashtool drivers
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It's the newest one :/
may I know your xperia miro firmware?
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sembre said:
may I know your xperia miro firmware?
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That's also the newest, 11.0.A.5.5
I'd like to flash the 11.0.A.2.10 fw, root it with Bin4ry's app, then flash back to 11.0.A.5.5, that way, root will remain, or at least afaik this is a working method. I could root my Sola the same way (downgrade, root, upgrade), so I'm guessing it would work here too.
The only thing I'd like to know if there is any dangmer associated with me telling Flashtool that the Miro is, I don't know, a Tipo or J. Will it mess up the flashing process? I of course have the correct Miro firmwares in ftf-s.
PearJuice said:
That's also the newest, 11.0.A.5.5
I'd like to flash the 11.0.A.2.10 fw, root it with Bin4ry's app, then flash back to 11.0.A.5.5, that way, root will remain, or at least afaik this is a working method. I could root my Sola the same way (downgrade, root, upgrade), so I'm guessing it would work here too.
The only thing I'd like to know if there is any dangmer associated with me telling Flashtool that the Miro is, I don't know, a Tipo or J. Will it mess up the flashing process? I of course have the correct Miro firmwares in ftf-s.
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Try flashing an older kernel and root it there,then reflash the new kernel.(from the new fw)
This is flashtool 0.9.2.0
http://www.mediafire.com/?yuehvcd4893bzqt
And this firmware 10
http://content4.wuala.com/rawconten...AMcg/ST23i_11.0.A.2.10_CentralEurope.ftf?dl=1
Sent from my GT-S5570 using xda app-developers app
no need to downgrade..
PearJuice said:
That's also the newest, 11.0.A.5.5
I'd like to flash the 11.0.A.2.10 fw, root it with Bin4ry's app, then flash back to 11.0.A.5.5, that way, root will remain, or at least afaik this is a working method. I could root my Sola the same way (downgrade, root, upgrade), so I'm guessing it would work here too.
The only thing I'd like to know if there is any dangmer associated with me telling Flashtool that the Miro is, I don't know, a Tipo or J. Will it mess up the flashing process? I of course have the correct Miro firmwares in ftf-s.
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download unlock root the free version and root it .... much easier...
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.
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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.
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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!
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
After much tampering I managed to identify a procedure to root our phone(s) leaving the Stock ROM intact (addition of rooting apart, sure). This will remove the requirement to do an OTA update, which in the future could remove the rooting if any update will be available (Lollipop maybe?).
The process is very straightforward and has been tested in both OS X and Windows. Here it follows:
THIS SHOULD WORK FOR ALL XPERIA PHONES WITH KITKAT INSTALLED WHICH HAD A PREVIOUS ROM VULNERABLE TO TOWELROOT.
If your phone started with KitKat 4.4.4 or later and you want to keep the locked bootloader you may be doomed.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
Be sure to have the full FTF for the stock ROM you are currently running
Flash only the kernel of a ROM for your phone vulnerable to the Towelroot exploit unchecking the wipe checkboxes
Reboot the phone:
The phone will bootloop, but it doesn't matter. The Linux kernel and adb are alive and thus the "Towelroot" vulnerability is exploitable by rootkitXperia
Run rootkitXperia. After the rooting it should get stuck when trying to reboot the phone(*). Interrupt it with CTRL-C
Flash back the kernel for the ROM in your phone
Reboot the phone
Manually run the command to have the RIC permanently disabled:
Code:
adb shell "su -c /data/local/tmp/install_tool.sh"
(*) In some phones (Xperia Z?) rootkitXperia may not get stuck. If the phone reboots the rooting should be complete. Just flash back your original kernel and it should be done (untested).
The following section will explain in great detail every single step needed. It also includes all the links to the SW and procedures needed:
COMPREHENSIVE TUTORIAL:
PREPARATION:
Have your phone updated to the last ROM
Download Flashtool: link
Download rootkitXperia: link
Have adb installed: Suggested links: OSX/Linux - Windows
- Windows only: Install the phone drivers (probably using Sony PC Companion. I dunno, I don't use that Windows junk )
Enable the USB debugging: HowTo
In Settings/Security enable "Unknown sources"
Make it sure Flashtool/adb can connect to the phone: just try "adb shell" from the terminal.
Download a Jelly Bean stock ROM for YOUR phone: link for D2303
Otherwise for D2303 (but it is confirmed working with the M2 Aqua D2403 as well) you can use the attached FTF (kernel only)
From Flashtool download the FTF of your latest ROM (Menu "Devices/Check Updates" at least in OS X). Be sure to use the same ID
You may want to make a full backup using the Sony system app "Backup and restore" (or equivalent in other languages)
ROOTING:
Launch Flashtool in your Mac/PC
Power off the phone
While holding the Volume Down key connect the phone to the Mac/PC via USB
The phone top led should blink red and then green
Flashtool should report that the phone is connected in flash mode
Select the JB FTF of your choice (full RoM/kernel only).
In OSX Flashtool is glitched. You may need to select an FTF and then move upward with the arrow keys
Exclude all but the kernel. Uncheck the wipe checkboxes
Proceed with the kernel flashing . The blu icon with a thunder
After the flashing has terminated disconnect the phone from the USB
Start the phone:
This is the tricky part. Android now will bootloop. But we don't care, because the underlying Linux is well alive!! adb works and so it does the Linux kernel/OS.
And that is all we need, because rootkitXperia exploits the Towelroot vulnerability but without the need of launching the graphical interface. Just hurry a bit because it may or may not last forever.
Connect the phone via USB
From the terminal cd into the rootkitXperia directory
Launch the script: install.sh in OSX/Linux - install.bat in Windows
When the script gets stuck at the phone reboot terminate it (CTRL-C)
At this point, with the phone still in bootloop, you may check if the rooting has been successful. Just type the command:
Code:
adb shell "su -c id"
which should report
Code:
uid=0(root) gid=0(root) context=u:r:init:s0
If it doesn't something went wrong (it shouldn't).
DISABLE THE RIC (enable /system read/write):
Disconnect the phone
Power it off
Hold the Volume Down key and connect it to the computer
In Flashtool flash the kernel of your latest ROM.
Like before exclude all but the kernel, no wipe needed
Also there is an issue with 18.3.1.C.1.15 installed via PC Companion/Sony Bridge for Mac. One should flash (thus not excluding it) the "BOOTBUNDLE" as well as shown in this post
Disconnect the phone from the USB and reboot it
Connect the phone
Manually run the command:
Code:
adb shell "su -c /data/local/tmp/install_tool.sh"
Reboot and enjoy your rooted phone!
What to do next:
Press "Thanks!"
Backup your TA partition: link for OS X
Put a copy in your most favorite Cloud service (Dropbox/iCloud/Google Drive/Whatever). It's better be safe than sorry.
Update SuperSU binary and apk
Install adaway to get a rid of those annoying commercial
Anything else you rooted your phone for!
Unrooting/Recovery
You may need to use the OFF button near the SIM card slot if anything went wrong (like if you forgot to uncheck the wipe flags). That shuts down the phone. You would need a needle (or something very small) to push it. (**)
Flash with Flashtool the kernel and system from the ROM you previously downloaded to keep your data - or -
Rebuild the ROM with Sony Bridge For Mac/PC Companion
(**) Thanks to Vino Kulafu for the tip.
JB Kernel from the Xperia M2 D2303 FTF attached:
It's confirmed working with the following devices:
Xperia M2 D2303
Xperia M2 Aqua D2403
It's working
Miche1asso said:
After much tampering I managed to identify a procedure to root our phone(s) leaving the Stock ROM intact (addition of rooting apart, sure). This will remove the requirement to do an OTA update, which in the future could remove the rooting if any update will be available (Lollipop maybe?).
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Yap, I have just test it and everthing is working fine. I was using Windows. And i could also update su binary without any problem. Thank you for sharing us this method which reduce a lot of wasted time.
Andrej732 said:
Yap, I have just test it and everthing is working fine. I was using Windows. And i could also update su binary without any problem. Thank you for sharing us this method which reduce a lot of wasted time.
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Thanks for confirming!
BTW did you use the attached kernel?
Miche1asso said:
Thanks for confirming!
BTW did you use the attached kernel?
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Yes, everything is fine.
Many thanks for this!
Successfully rooted Generic Philippine D2303 4.4.4 KK firmware, with full R/W access using the above instructions.
However, I suggest that the above steps be updated for clarity. Happy rooting guys; this is a much more convenient way to root, albeit complicated.
This should be moved to General section or Android Development section so people can see this thread easily.
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Vino Kulafu said:
However, I suggest that the above steps be updated for clarity. Happy rooting guys; this is a much more convenient way to root, albeit complicated.
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Do you mean to make a short version? I mean, as it is now it's a full guide, from A to Z. I was thinking about making a section with the 4-5 steps for the skilled users. Too bad I didn't think about reserving the second post. Is there any way to have it added? Otherwise I'll put it in the bottom with a reference on the top.
EDIT: Added a generic procedure on the top.
This should be moved to General section or Android Development section so people can see this thread easily.
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yeah, I was thinking about making a thread there pointing to this one as well. The process is quite generic, although I think in the Xperia Z rootkitXperia does reboot the phone disabling the RIC.
No need to make a short version, my friend; it's good enough. Here are some suggestions though:
1. I think the portion about holding the up volume key is wrong since it boots the phone into fastboot mode while we need to go to flash mode.
2. Kindly stress the importance of unchecking the wipe checkboxes in flashmode. If not unchecked, you could end up with a bootlooping phone wherein the root kit will not function since the adb debug setting has been reset, which leads to #3.
3. Make use of the OFF button near the sim card slot when faced with the situation described in #2. Just flash back the original kernel and repeat.
My experience was this:
I didn't wait for reboot; I cancelled the procedure when it hung in the reboot part. Then I shut the phone off using the OFF button near the sim card slot, then flashed back stock KK kernel only. Afterwards, I proceeded to the disabling RIC then reboot again. Presto, all is well.
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Vino Kulafu said:
No need to make a short version, my friend; it's good enough. Here are some suggestions though:
1. I think the portion about holding the up volume key is wrong since it boots the phone into fastboot mode while we need to go to flash mode.
2. Kindly stress the importance of unchecking the wipe checkboxes in flashmode. If not unchecked, you could end up with a bootlooping phone wherein the root kit will not function since the adb debug setting has been reset, which leads to #3.
3. Make use of the OFF button near the sim card slot when faced with the situation described in #2. Just flash back the original kernel and repeat.
My experience was this:
I didn't wait for reboot; I cancelled the procedure when it hung in the reboot part. Then I shut the phone off using the OFF button near the sim card slot, then flashed back stock KK kernel only. Afterwards, I proceeded to the disabling RIC then reboot again. Presto, all is well.
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Ok, let me see:
1. Crap. I always get confused. It is Volume down, then, I just checked. I'll fix it.
2. Oh, I didn't think it could get so bad. I just unchecked the boxes to avoid to lose my data.. Well, yes, thinking about that it makes sense now.
3. I'll add it. Thanks.
As i know, with Locked bootloader even if you hold volume up (+ button) it will reject the connection with phone. Otherwise great guide and you should contact someone of moderators to move this in General section.
Thanks
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
how the Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) ?
Is there a solution root for D2403 with locked bootloader ?
sorry bad my language
Dzepar said:
As i know, with Locked bootloader even if you hold volume up (+ button) it will reject the connection with phone. Otherwise great guide and you should contact someone of moderators to move this in General section.
Thanks
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
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No, no. One just needs to hold Volume Down. WIth the locked bootloader we can flash all FTF we like as long as they are from Sony.
I also made a new thread in the general section just with the "General Guidelines" also pointing to this one. But thanks.
Actually it made the portal!
i_1 said:
Is there a solution root for D2403 with locked bootloader ?
sorry bad my language
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If it had a Jelly Bean ROM just download the FTF (don't ask me from where) and follow this guide.
sorry .. no I do not understand
after successful with rootkitxperia , so need to flash back stock kernel before?
Yes, you need flash back stock KK kernel. After doing that, the phone should boot properly. Then you can proceed to disabling the RIC module steps.
Why is this?
anyone can help ?
sorry
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anyone can help ?
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sorry I'm not as thorough with his files ...
now xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) has been rooting with locked bootloader on KitKat 4.4.4
Thank you Miche1asso with this awesome work ...:good::good::good:
Thank you also for Kulafu Vino has helped me with explanation...:good::good::good:
i_1 said:
sorry I'm not as thorough with his files ...
now xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) has been rooting with locked bootloader on KitKat 4.4.4
Thank you Miche1asso with this awesome work ...:good::good::good:
Thank you also for Kulafu Vino has helped me with explanation...:good::good::good:
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Help me please i have same phone like you i dont have kernel but have the firmware for 2403
i_1 said:
sorry I'm not as thorough with his files ...
now xperia M2 Aqua (D2403) has been rooting with locked bootloader on KitKat 4.4.4
Thank you Miche1asso with this awesome work ...:good::good::good:
Thank you also for Kulafu Vino has helped me with explanation...:good::good::good:
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You're welcome!
So, let me understand: did you flash my attached JB kernel for the M2 D2303 in the M2 Aqua D2403? I'd like this to be confirmed so in the case I will add it to the guide.
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You're welcome!
So, let me understand: did you flash my attached JB kernel for the M2 D2303 in the M2 Aqua D2403? I'd like this to be confirmed so in the case I will add it to the guide.
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Yes ... I'm using your D2303 JB kernel
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Postiga 41 said:
Help me please i have same phone like you i dont have kernel but have the firmware for 2403
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Just wait for the later addition of tutorials from Miche1asso
Postiga 41 said:
Help me please i have same phone like you i dont have kernel but have the firmware for 2403
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The kernel I attached in the main post works for the D2403 as well. I updated the guide confirming it. Download it and follow the instruction step by step.
After flashing latest kernel , phone just shows sony then blank screen...but adb can detect the device...
any fix??
Hello. I have broken my XPERIA E3. I had cyanogenmod 12 (works in 5.0 android) there and I wanted to get stock ROM. I tried to flash 4.4.4 android, but now I can't do anything. Phone turns off, there is "SONY XPERIA", and after that it turns off. I can't stop it, but I can wait when the phone gets discharged. After that I can use ANDROXYDE FLASHTOOL FOR XPERIA, but I don't know what can I flash. Please help me .
It does not matter if you give me tutorial to get stock ROM, or stay in the cyanogenmod. I need only make the phone work. Please. When I'll fix it, I will never install alternative roms or something like that. thanks. :angel:
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876bdf said:
Hello. I have broken my XPERIA E3. I had cyanogenmod 12 (works in 5.0 android) there and I wanted to get stock ROM. I tried to flash 4.4.4 android, but now I can't do anything. Phone turns off, there is "SONY XPERIA", and after that it turns off. I can't stop it, but I can wait when the phone gets discharged. After that I can use ANDROXYDE FLASHTOOL FOR XPERIA, but I don't know what can I flash. Please help me .
It does not matter if you give me tutorial to get stock ROM, or stay in the cyanogenmod. I need only make the phone work. Please. When I'll fix it, I will never install alternative roms or something like that. thanks. :angel:
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It is necessary to press the off button, after the flash if the battery is discharged, you will perfectly sew together it is not
I don't understand you bro... I can use the POWER button. But I don't know what I have to flash .
I suppose that since you were using cyanogenmod, you had model number D2203.
Explain to me:
-How did you flash 4.4.4 stock?
-Did you have a backup?
george_sl said:
I suppose that since you were using cyanogenmod, you had model number D2203.
Explain to me:
-How did you flash 4.4.4 stock?
-Did you have a backup?
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I flashed it using androxyde flashtool 0.9.20. I runned flashtool64 as administrator and it doesn't completed flash. I runned flashtool64 as normal user, all was OK and I have got stock rom and all is OK. Thanx for all.
OK, good to know that your phone is fixed
I had cyanogenmod 12 (works in 5.0 android)
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btw, can you tell me how u installed cyanogenmod? I have absolutely no idea how to install it...
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I don't understand you bro... I can use the POWER button. But I don't know what I have to flash .
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First things first charge your phone and then open ur backpanel u will c a small hole near the sim trays its a small force off button grab something and hold it for 10secs....then as usual get the stock rom and flash it using the flashtool from fastboot.....that is connecting ur ohone to pc holding volume down button....