So, what would you do after you root your phone, considering that you dont plan to install a custom ROM?
Personally, I have an HTC Desire C, and after rooting it these things come in mind:
1) Install CWM Touch Recovery
2) Install Busybox/Titanium Backup/SuperSU/Terminal Emulator/SetCPU
3) Install preferred misc applications (messenger/browser etc)
What do you do after you root your phone?
Also, what are other ways to customize your device after rooting it (tweaks etc)? What do you suggest?
Thanks go to everyone who takes a minute to answer this question!:fingers-crossed:
This one's easy.
Very first thing, save my efs folder.
Second, install wifikill to boot random arses from hogging the internet
kaynpayn said:
This one's easy.
Very first thing, save my efs folder.
Second, install wifikill to boot random arses from hogging the internet
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Sounds good to me. I dont know yet why you would want to save your efs folder, but I will look it up.
Any other suggestions?
Conserning tweaks, i found this and this.
Are they any good? Im not saying that the original posters didnt do a good job, I just have no idea conserning tweaks.
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Sounds good to me. I dont know yet why you would want to save your efs folder, but I will look it up.
Any other suggestions?
Conserning tweaks, i found this and this.
Are they any good? Im not saying that the original posters didnt do a good job, I just have no idea conserning tweaks.
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Forget about using these modded scripts.
For your Desire C, flash this custom rom: Nameless ROM
There's a heavily modded version of this ROM on page 34/5, which has got those tweaks integrated along with an OC Kernel to flash.
I'd recommend using CWM to backup your stock rom and to repeat this after each "tweak" or re-flash of roms.
hello and sorry if i'm in the wrong thread
i just wanna ask will there be any problem if i root my phone,and later on i decide to unlock the bootloader since i have read that it can be a problem on some tablets...i have SE w19i LWW,and i'm planing to root it so will i have any trouble to unlock the botloader later on or i'll have to unroot it and then unlock it? pls send message to my inbox.
Arcaius said:
i just wanna ask will there be any problem if i root my phone,and later on i decide to unlock the bootloader since i have read that it can be a problem on some tablets...i have SE w19i LWW,and i'm planing to root it so will i have any trouble to unlock the botloader later on or i'll have to unroot it and then unlock it? pls send message to my inbox.
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Do you mean the Sony Xperia Live Walkman?
If so, then I found this thread that you might find of some use.
As for unlocking the bootloader, sony have their own guide and method: check this guide.
As Sony mention, your warranty, if you have one, will be void once you have unlocked your bootloader, but imo it is worth it!
Once you've done all that, flash a copy of CWM and from there you can flash any custom roms that are available for your device!
Remember, always backup your current rom before flashing a new one!
If you need any other help/advice, PM me as your post is in the wrong thread!
Hi , I just get Xperia J and I'm noob on Xperia J forum. I searched all day and I didn't find the best way to root phone,to unlock bootloader- i have 13w04 code,is it ok to unlock bootloader,and please post all links. And yes one thing I need is what is the best rom ,can be also custom for Xperia J,post link?
Thank you ! It's hard when you know all things about xda x8 thread and then you get new phone and I'm noob again :laugh::good:
Info:
ST26i
4.0.4
11.0.A.7.5
Is it safe to root and unlock bootloader with flashtool,on x8 I did all things with flashtool ??? There's no drivers for xperia j for flashtool! I'm really scared,I don't want to get hard brick
Unlock bootloader via sony site, root with unlockroot.com, make sure you DL the unlockRoot Pro version, you don't need to buy it, just DL it.Run it afterwards, go next on everything but the adware it tells you to install, just press cancel on that(toolbars and such).After it is installed connect your device with debugging on, launch unlockroot, and click root, select your device, let the app do its magic, afterwards you'll get a popup about a powersaver app, press no, and on the next screen it will ask you to reboot your phone, reboot it and you're rooted.
Flashtool here is used only for reflashing stock fw when you mess up/reflashing kernels.It doesn't play a that much important role.
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Unlock bootloader via sony site, root with unlockroot.com, make sure you DL the unlockRoot Pro version, you don't need to buy it, just DL it.Run it afterwards, go next on everything but the adware it tells you to install, just press cancel on that(toolbars and such).After it is installed connect your device with debugging on, launch unlockroot, and click root, select your device, let the app do its magic, afterwards you'll get a popup about a powersaver app, press no, and on the next screen it will ask you to reboot your phone, reboot it and you're rooted.
Flashtool here is used only for reflashing stock fw when you mess up/reflashing kernels.It doesn't play a that much important role.
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Thanks man! What about custom roms are better then stock? On x8 custom roms was better then stock. But on xperia J stock rom is great! I buy phone yesterday and I have 50%,they say to me that I must to use phone until battery die,I listen to music,call ,wifi,fb,temple run 2... After one day I get 1% and I left phone,I didn't using it,after 30 minutes my phone have 2% . Now it's still have 2%. :laugh: I can't wait that my battery die,I'll charge phone to 100% and I'll root my phone,maybe soon I'll unlock bootloader
CM is the only available ROM atm for J if i'm not mistaken, but before you flash the one from the FXP topic, please try adfad666's CAF kernel one.If it works as it should, you could get the ball rolling and get better kernels for the J, and if later possible ,all devices.It is also CM.I have a Tipo atm, but CM has a huge effect on the battery(lower standby time, etc)
To be honest, I only use it cause it has a working DSPManager and I can't DSP to work on a stock ROM.
I forgot to mention this before, just before you unlock bootloader, type this in dialpad:
*#*#7378423#*#*
Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with unlocking bootloader.If it's no/it's not there, you cannot unlock and do not attempt to unlock.
Steam. said:
CM is the only available ROM atm for J if i'm not mistaken, but before you flash the one from the FXP topic, please try adfad666's CAF kernel one.If it works as it should, you could get the ball rolling and get better kernels for the J, and if later possible ,all devices.It is also CM.I have a Tipo atm, but CM has a huge effect on the battery(lower standby time, etc)
To be honest, I only use it cause it has a working DSPManager and I can't DSP to work on a stock ROM.
I forgot to mention this before, just before you unlock bootloader, type this in dialpad:
*#*#7378423#*#*
Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with unlocking bootloader.If it's no/it's not there, you cannot unlock and do not attempt to unlock.
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I'll stay on stock rom then,I'll just root phone and delete all unused apps from system Because battery time is very,very,very good!:good:
One question: If I unlock bootloader,will be phone faster or what? Do I need to flash custom kernels..?
If you unlock the bootloader, all your data on phone(not on memory card) will be erased, so make sure you backup what you have.After that you will be able to flash custom kernels and such.I recommend unlocking bootloader and flashing Rachit Rawat's Vengeance kernel in the original android development section, for J.Try 1.33 in the mediafire folder, I see it's only for J.Flash kernel via fastboot with flashtool.Once you flash that kernel, you can also root it with one of the available zips in the thread's 1st post, I recommend SuperSU.
It has a OC to 1.3ghz, which reported by a handful of users so far, makes the J lagfree.
Steam. said:
If you unlock the bootloader, all your data on phone(not on memory card) will be erased, so make sure you backup what you have.After that you will be able to flash custom kernels and such.I recommend unlocking bootloader and flashing Rachit Rawat's Vengeance kernel in the original android development section, for J.Try 1.33 in the mediafire folder, I see it's only for J.Flash kernel via fastboot with flashtool.Once you flash that kernel, you can also root it with one of the available zips in the thread's 1st post, I recommend SuperSU.
It has a OC to 1.3ghz, which reported by a handful of users so far, makes the J lagfree.
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If I'll flash one of this kernel,what will be diferent?
The thread says what the kernel features, most important the OC function.Don't worry, it's tested and it's stable on the J.
Try 1.33 from the link in the 2nd post.
Steam. said:
The thread says what the kernel features, most important the OC function.Don't worry, it's tested and it's stable on the J.
Try 1.33 from the link in the 2nd post.
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Ok,thank you very much for helping me! What about if I want to get back stock kernel,can you send me working one link?
And can I root and unlock botloader on 11.0.a.7.5???
There is no need for custom roms at the moment. We need to wait till developers make some good rom.
Unlocking the bootloader is just adding the permisson to flash custom roms which have nothing to do with stock rom or custom kernels. Will not affect your phone. You should just root it.
If you are not satisfied with the performance of your phone then flash custom kernel. But they are not complete or stable yet.
But you really need to root it to delete unused apps, install custom roms which are stock rom mods (for both bootloaders), install some apps, mods.
Once you flash the new kernel you can root with one of the zips in the thread.Yes, that fw is rootable.Just flash kernel and use one of the zips.I'm recommending the kernel hard because it is THAT good.For the stock kernel, I don't have it as it is in the stock FW.Let me DL it and I'll upload the stock for you.
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There is no need for custom roms at the moment. We need to wait till developers make some good rom.
Unlocking the bootloader is just adding the permisson to flash custom roms which have nothing to do with stock rom or custom kernels. Will not affect your phone. You should just root it.
If you are not satisfied with the performance of your phone then flash custom kernel. But they are not complete or stable yet.
But you really need to root it to delete unused apps, install custom roms which are stock rom mods (for both bootloaders), install some apps, mods.
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Okey Because I have x8 before and without unlocked bootloader stock rom was crap!
Can I root phone firmware 11.0.a.7.5???
Stock FW is rootable as I mentioned before with unlockroot.com's UnlockRoot Pro, which you can DL for free, just press Download instead of buy now.Install it, cancel on the adware stuff, launch it, connect device with debugging on, and you're good to go.
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Stock FW is rootable as I mentioned before with unlockroot.com's UnlockRoot Pro, which you can DL for free, just press Download instead of buy now.Install it, cancel on the adware stuff, launch it, connect device with debugging on, and you're good to go.
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Thank you very much for help :good:
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Okey Because I have x8 before and without unlocked bootloader stock rom was crap!
Can I root phone firmware 11.0.a.7.5???
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Stock rom is still crap, just there is nothing better at the moment.
Developers working on it...Till then wait.
We can now only mod Stock rom to make it better.
Or use incomplete versions of stock rom which have serious bugs and are worse than stock.
Okey I root phone and unlock bootloader. I want to ask if I flash cstom kernel,can I use it on stock rom? Or custom kernels are just for cm roms?
hi my handset is sony xperia u and its running on ics
i am actually very new here, so i would be glad if u can answer some of my questions
1) is rooting the device safe? because some of ur posts include that u may loose bravia engine or radio wont work and i dont want these kind of problems
2)what exactly is CWM or cyanogen or bootloader, its a bit confusing
3)after rooting my phone, can i upgrade it to jelly bean without any drawbacks or bugs in it?
i know these questions are very much annoying for you so can u just send me the link of a perfect video for rooting my device with proper steps and all
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hi my handset is sony xperia u and its running on ics
i am actually very new here, so i would be glad if u can answer some of my questions
1) is rooting the device safe? because some of ur posts include that u may loose bravia engine or radio wont work and i dont want these kind of problems
2)what exactly is CWM or cyanogen or bootloader, its a bit confusing
3)after rooting my phone, can i upgrade it to jelly bean without any drawbacks or bugs in it?
i know these questions are very much annoying for you so can u just send me the link of a perfect video for rooting my device with proper steps and all
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1. Rooting is safe in every devices. Its actually the process of letting you access the System files which would be locked by your Device Manufacturer. But before rooting, you must have a knowledge on why to root? Do I really need root? etc. and knowing that rooting voids your warranty. Rooting actually doesn't affect another device-specific applications like Bravia Engine or Radio app etc. but make sure you are doing it right and if these bugs have been reported be ready to face it too. Read through the Xperia U section for more info.
2. CWM = ClockWorkMod recovery, its a custom Recovery which has lot more options than your stock recovery which is coming with your Stock ROM. CyanogenMod is a customized Android ROM which has additional features built on their own and incorporated by themselves, and will be pure 'Vanilla' android which is as seen in the Nexus devices. In short, no skin'ing or theme'ing on UI will be there like TouchWiz UI by Samsung, Sense UI by HTC or Timescape or Xperia UI by Sony.
Bootloader is the space between you and your device which controls the device booting, partitions, recovery, fastboot etc. In short, messing with the bootloader will brick your device if its done wrongly. In Sony devices the Bootloader will be locked and Sony has provided detailed instructions on how to unlock it. I guess, bootloader is to be unlocked if you want to install custom ROMs, recovery etc.
3. Yes, you can. No drawbacks. 90% of XDA member's devices are rooted.
I suggest you read this thread - Getting Started:Rooting,Bootloader Unlocking,Recovery,Custom ROM installation & more and browse through your device forum for more. Cheers !!
firstly.... good evening to all,ive been a casual observer of xda for a few years now and have chosen to sign up for a niggling qiestion! i have n Sony Xperia E (c1505) single sim and just wondering how safe(ish) is frammaroot and which version is the best to use? my device is as follows:
model number c1505
android version 4.1.1
baseband 76xxu-usnskolym-2540
kernel version 3.4.0-perf
build number 11.3A.0.59
at the moment its telling me an update is ready which will make the build number up to 11.3.A.2.23...
i dont wish to update yet if i can get away with using frammaroot,also im sure i read somewhere that the update will erase root access (will cross that bridge when i come to it) ive flashed roms before so not really interested in that side of things,mainly just adblocking and removing some of the google junk!! i have done a search on here but with so many threads relating to it i hope this is just a simple question although a long post!!
you can use cydia impactor to root it after you update
link to it: http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/
if it doesn't work for you, you can also flash the old 11.3A.0.59 kernel with flashtool, root it with framaroot apk and then flash the 11.3.A.2.23 kernel again.
both methods are pretty safe if you follow instructions and even if something goes wrong (again, pretty impossible) you can just fix the phone with Sony pc companion.
here's a small guide by another member on how to do the kernel flashings with flashtool and root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2409525
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you can use cydia impactor to root it after you update
link to it: http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/
if it doesn't work for you, you can also flash the old 11.3A.0.59 kernel with flashtool, root it with framaroot apk and then flash the 11.3.A.2.23 kernel again.
both methods are pretty safe if you follow instructions and even if something goes wrong (again, pretty impossible) you can just fix the phone with Sony pc companion.
here's a small guide by another member on how to do the kernel flashings with flashtool and root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2409525
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thank you sir,yes ive seen cydiaimpactor also another one i was thinking about,i was really trying to avoid any flashing but i was unaware of fixing any problems via sony pc companion,what are its limitations as in if i completely mess it up would that do all the hard work for me so to speak,i dont really want to change any effect it would have on the other apps for example the facebook app and notifications etc?
also i see many have used it but cant seem to find a tut for it? also the links on the mentioned thread are all 404's
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thank you sir,yes ive seen cydiaimpactor also another one i was thinking about,i was really trying to avoid any flashing but i was unaware of fixing any problems via sony pc companion,what are its limitations as in if i completely mess it up would that do all the hard work for me so to speak,i dont really want to change any effect it would have on the other apps for example the facebook app and notifications etc?
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Rooting is very safe. Even if you mess up and the phone is unbootable, Sony PC Companion will 1-Click restore your phone to a working state. There is always the change of hardware-breaking your phone but you have more chance of winning the lottery.
You can also easily un-root using the same tool so any problems found after rooting can easily be rectified. Another benefit of rooting is the ability to install a recovery manager (I recommend CWM) which will allow you to fix most problems with the device if something goes wrong at a later stage. (You can also install a custom ROM but thats a whole other discussion)
If you would like some more information then send me a PM or leave a reply.
If I helped then please leave me a "thanks"
-James
deadwarrior63 said:
Rooting is very safe. Even if you mess up and the phone is unbootable, Sony PC Companion will 1-Click restore your phone to a working state. There is always the change of hardware-breaking your phone but you have more chance of winning the lottery.
You can also easily un-root using the same tool so any problems found after rooting can easily be rectified. Another benefit of rooting is the ability to install a recovery manager (I recommend CWM) which will allow you to fix most problems with the device if something goes wrong at a later stage. (You can also install a custom ROM but thats a whole other discussion)
If you would like some more information then send me a PM or leave a reply.
If I helped then please leave me a "thanks"
-James
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cheers james yes have used cwm to dump a custom rom on my galaxy-y,i dont really want new rom as im happy with its features as it is and i only got it on saturday lol! ive tried to find a guide on how to use Cydia Impactor,if you could furnish me with a simple tut it would bemore than appreciated... i always hit thanks because every little helps
Use UnlockRoot , Framaroot is detected as Malware both by phone and PC
fonetalker101 said:
Use UnlockRoot , Framaroot is detected as Malware both by phone and PC
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thanks but i dont want to have to pay for it!
Pay? You don't need the pro version, There is a free version, you could also Try DoomLord's version or SUper One Click. Just remember Rooting is by your own liking if your phone gets bricked don't put the finger at me
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Pay? You don't need the pro version, There is a free version, you could also Try DoomLord's version or SUper One Click. Just remember Rooting is by your own liking if your phone gets bricked don't put the finger at me
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thanks all for your help have done it by framaroot 1.4.1 and allis well and no pointing fingers just a..... cruise missle!!
Hi.
I have recently bought a secondhand d6603 on Android 6.0.1, build number 23.5.A.1.291
I need to find a way of rooting my phone (easiest way)
I have rooted phones before but only by using Kingroot etc
I have been going round in circles looking at websites explaining it but don't understand some of it.
All I want is an easy explanation of how to do it that I can follow.
Can I root without unlocking Bootloader? If not, how do I do it?
I really need someones help if possible. Like I say, the easiest way possible would be great.
Thanks in advance. Love the group
You can keep locked bootloader as long as you use ROMs with stock kernel. They will specify this and most here are for LB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/recovery-root-mm-575-291-lb-t3435214
This will get you recovery the fastest way and from there you can flash a pre-rooted .zip or custom ROM
Many thanks for that, however, I managed to remove the Bootloader and install TWRP. First thing I did was do a backup using TWRP but now I am stuck in a bootloop and don't know what to do :crying:
I reinstalled the backup just incase it was something like that, but even after reinstalling the backup, I'm still in bootloop.