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i have a lt18i arc s with android 4.0.4 build 4.1.L.0.8 there are loads of threads on here but not are for this version, can someone point me in the correct direction.
i went on the sony developers blog and used the *#*#service#*#* and phone software version is:
1253-8238_4.1.L.0.8
GENERIC-user
all the posts have 4.1.B.0.431 not 4.1.L.0.8 i really would like root access and im stuck
It doesn't matter what build it is. The procedure is the same for all ROMs:
0. backup important things
1. downgrade to .403 (only kernel)
2. root (doomlord)
4. upgrade back to .404 (only kernel)
5. enjoy
LE. Whoops! Sorry! Now I notice that really exists a new firmware certified on 19 june. Anyway, you still can flash a *.431 fw.
ctinro said:
It doesn't matter what build it is. The procedure is the same for all ROMs:
0. backup important things
1. downgrade to .403 (only kernel)
2. root (doomlord)
4. upgrade back to .404 (only kernel)
5. enjoy
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can you send me a link to a "guide/tutorial" for the downgrade procedure?
deanage1983 said:
can you send me a link to a "guide/tutorial" for the downgrade procedure?
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Can't root same build number 4.1.B.0.431 ?
l3lieveOne said:
Can't root same build number 4.1.B.0.431 ?
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now im confused?
deanage1983 said:
can you send me a link to a "guide/tutorial" for the downgrade procedure?
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Here it is.
In this thread it is somehow different from what I said.
But, essentially, I did what I said: I had already the .404 installed, I downgraded to .403 flashing the `ready to root` (do not wipe anything [unchecked all], and leave kernel only [check all but kernel]), than rooted the phone and, finally, upgrading back to .404 using the initial kernel only.
ctinro said:
Here it is.
In this thread it is somehow different from what I said.
But, essentially, I did what I said: I had already the .404 installed, I downgraded to .403 flashing the `ready to root` (do not wipe anything [unchecked all], and leave kernel only [check all but kernel]), than rooted the phone and, finally, upgrading back to .404 using the initial kernel only.
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thanks i will do just that
which do i use greece or iberia?
im in uk and have lt18i arc s
deanage1983 said:
which do i use greece or iberia? im in uk and have lt18i arc s
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It does not matter, as long as you are on the old continent
I used Central European. Maybe Generic Global World?
ctinro said:
It does not matter, as long as you are on the old continent
I used Central European. Maybe Generic Global World?
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please excuse my ignorance but what do you mean "old continent" ?
deanage1983 said:
please excuse my ignorance but what do you mean "old continent" ?
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old continent = Europe
Sorry, it was a joke on the fact that Great Britain is an island. Nothing irreverent.
Root Xperia Arc LT18i 4.1.L.0.8
deanage1983 said:
i have a lt18i arc s with android 4.0.4 build 4.1.L.0.8 there are loads of threads on here but not are for this version, can someone point me in the correct direction.
i went on the sony developers blog and used the *#*#service#*#* and phone software version is:
1253-8238_4.1.L.0.8
GENERIC-user
all the posts have 4.1.B.0.431 not 4.1.L.0.8 i really would like root access and im stuck
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Perfect guide for rooting U.K. Three Xperia Arc LT18i 4.1.L.0.8 only...
Rooting your mobile may void the warranty and you are doing it at your own risk. Sony would be in no way responsible for any damage...
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
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You should have
Flashtool
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
------Download------
1 ) Arc S - Kernel
http://www.4shared.com/file/qNTvdPI6/Lt18i_41A0562_Kernel.html
2) Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and Put the kernel
3) Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
Follow the steps connect your mobile and flash.
Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries. Even your build number, android version won't change. Everything would remain same. So please don't go to phone settings to check anything
4) After flashing restart your device, It may not start completely, may remain at Sony logo or blank/black.
Whatever the status is, just restart your device and proceed with the rooting--->
( Make sure you close flashtool before running the rooting toolkit )
Now connect your mobile to PC and Root Your Phone
If you face problem in downloading the toolkit then here it is
http://www.mediafire.com/?7dp5k73by10inbf
[ READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY! ]
This script will:__________
1.root ur device using "andorid emulator" trick
2.install Busybox (1.18.4)
3.install SU files (ICS specific)
4.do some checks for free space, tmp directory (will remove Google Maps if required)
Before u begin:___________
1.make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
2.enable "USB DEBUGGING" - from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)
3.enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" - from (Menu\Settings\Security)
4.[OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
5.connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
6.skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
[ WARNING ]
make sure that no other adb server is running in background (e.g.: Flashtool, PCC, SEUS) and disable any antivirus
[ How to install? ]
1.extract ALL the files in the zip
2.now just double click on "runme.bat"
3.sit back read the on screen instructions
4.the device will reboot a couple of times
5.when the script finishes it will say "ALL DONE"
5) Download 4.1.L.0.8 Kernel here....
http://www.4shared.com/zip/u6W3yREf/LT18i_41L08_Kernel.html
Credits goes to Androxyde, Bin4ry, Doomlord
and
Dhruv Shah for uploading 4.1.L.0.8 Kernel
[FONT=Albany, Arial]Flashing latest firmware (upgrading & updating) and rooting[/FONT]
For Sony Xperia ION LT28 Series – Locked and Unlocked Boot loaders.
THIS TUTORIAL IS IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR ROOTING ICS 6.1.E.3.7 LT28i and LT28h FIRMWARES.
To root these firmwares:
1. Follow Spectre's thread for Pre-rooted firmwares
OR
2. My thread for flashing stock kernel with root. (unlocked boot loaders only)
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This guide is for everyone who wishes to flash the latest ION firmware and then proceed on to root it.
Though this guide is for Xperia ION, but I suppose, this is quite universal and applicable to all Xperia Phones.
Read carefully and understand clearly the process before starting the actual process of flashing. When in doubt, ask your queries in this forum and wait for it to get answered.
The Xperia ION Lt28 exists in 4 variants.
AT&T version with LTE. ( Lt28at )
Rogers Version with LTE. ( Lt28rogers )
International Version with LTE. ( Lt28i )
Version without LTE. ( Lt28h )
Getting Ready
There a a few very essential things that need to be sorted out before you could flash a firmware. I am listing them below.
Connecting the phone to the PC and making it recognize the phone.
(Windows only):
When you connect the phone to the PC for the first time, the phone will prompt you to install the PC Companion S/w on your pc. Go ahead and Install it. In addition to this, essential drivers required for connectivity will also be installed. In windows , both MTP and MSC modes of connectivity work. MTP mode allows access to both Internal and External SD card. MSC mode will allow access of only the External SD card.
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(Linux Only):
It is a little tricky in the case of linux to achieve connectivity. The following are the steps you need to follow:
1. Open Command Window, “ terminal” in case of Gnome base Linux and “konsole” in the case of KDE based Linux. It should be easily accessable through menu.
2. Inside the Command Window type “ sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules” if you are using Gnome or “sudo kwrite /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules” for KDE.
3. Add the below lines into the file and save it.
#Sony Ericsson
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="0fce", MODE="0666"
4. Execute the following command from command window:
chmod a+r /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
5. Restart Linux now.
6. Connect the phone to the PC, open Command Window and type “ lsusb” without the quotes and press Enter. You should see an output, and you should see a line with the following:
ID 0fce:6177 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
7. If you don't see it, then you have made a mistake in the previous steps. Retrace the steps again to see that they are correct.
8. Open the phone, go to settings and select Xperia Settings and then select connectivity. Select USB Connection mode as “ Mass Storage Mode (MSC)”. The MTP mode does not work in linux. The support is not yet available.
9. Now when you connect the phone to the Pc it will mount the external_sd card automatically.
The above steps just ensures that the Phone is recognized by the PC and
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Download and Install flashtool and Drivers:
Download flashtool:
Link1 ( http://androxyde.github.com/)
Link 2 Linux ( http://www.sendspace.com/file/0pz8ru)
Link3 Windows ( http://www.mediafire.com/?9d64a4twrqd3w7y)
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Install Drivers:
( Windows Only) After installing Flashtool, navigate into the flashtool folder and go into drivers folder. Double click on the Flashtool-drivers.exe to install the drivers. Restart the computer. This step is not required for Linux Users.
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Download and Install Android Sdk. (Not Mandatory)
Downloading Android Sdk:
Android Sdk can be downloaded from here. ( http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html)
Click on the “SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS” to check that you sysytem meets the minimum requirement.
The downloads are under “SDK Tools Only” section.
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Setting up Android Sdk:
( Windows Only) Installing in Windows is as simple as clicking in the downloaded exe. After installing, start the Sdk Manager. In windows it can be accessed from the start menu. Select Tools Checkbox and then Install Button. Wait for the installation to complete.
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Set up the PATH environment variable to access adb:
( Windows 7)
Select Computer from the Start menu
Choose System Properties from the context menu
Click Advanced system settings > Advanced tab
Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and click on it.
At the end add the path to android-sdk tools and platform-tools folder.
(Windows XP)
Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced
Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and click on it.
At the end add the path to android-sdk tools and platform-tools folder.
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Setting up Android Sdk:
(Linux Only)
Right click on the downloaded .tgz file and extract it. Probably, it will create a folder “android-sdk-linux”. Copy the folder to root of your home. Open the file manager and navigate to the android-sdk-linux/tools folder and click on android script to execute it.
It will start the Android Sdk Manager. Select Tools Checkbox and then Install Button. Wait for the installation to complete.
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Set up the PATH environment variable to access adb:
(Linux Only)
Now to set up the PATH environment variable to access adb. For this you need to edit the .bashrc file to setup the path so that adb can be accessed by just typing the command.
Open the command window and type “gedit ~/.bashrc” or “kwrite ~/.bashrc” and add the following lines and save it.
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/tools
export PATH=${PATH}:~/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools
Restart the PC.
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Proceed to POST#2 for FLASHING Steps.
Flashing and Rooting ICS on any Xperia ION
Flashing Firmware:
Now comes the easiest part.
So if you have completed the steps from post#1, then you are ready to flash the firmwares. It does not matter if your ION is on Gingerbread or Ice Cream Sandwich, the process of flashing remains the same. Flashing firmwares does not require Bootloader's to be Unlocked.
First and foremost you need to downlod the latest firmware for your Phone. So you head over to this site.
Firmware Links ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752345 )
After downloading the firmware, follow the Screen shot attachments with the steps below:
1. Start flashtool and click the lightening icon.
2 .Select Flash Mode.
3 .Select firmware to flash.
4. Click OK to start flash.
5. When the screen 5 pop's up, power down the phone. Press power + volume down button simultaneously. If the green led lights up, then the phone is in flash mode.
Flashtool will start flashing automatically. Once it is done flashing, it will show a message that the phone is disconnected.
Now detach the usb cable from the phone and press the power button to start the phone.
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Proceed to POST#3 for ROOTING Steps
Rooting:
FOR LOCKED BOOT LOADERS
As per the developer of this method, it works only on ICS and JB.
To root the phone, first you need to download the rooting kit from here.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31545627#post31545627 )
At the time of writing, the latest version available is Version 15. ( http://ul.to/h44f6vni )
This is known to work well with Ion.
Also there is Version 13 which works well for me. ( http://www.mediafire.com/?1q4nt6b63ooaf1s )
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This method of rooting requires the Backup & Restore utility to be installed on the phone. If it is not available by default, on your phone, download it from here. ( https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByrrmqPijqISWElSQjV1aWVkMVk/edit?pli=1 ) and install it as a normal app.
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Now on the phone, got to settings/developer options for ICS and enable USB debugging. Without this your phone will not be recognized by adb and you won't be able to root your phone.
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Unzip the downloaded rooting kit to the place of your choice.
(Windows only) Connect the phone to the pc. Now navigate to the folder which contains the unzipped contents of the rooting kit. Click on the RunMe.bat. Now follow the instructions.
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(Linux Only) I don't know if the Linux script in the latest version works or not. But it works in the the Version 13, which i have attached to this post. Open the terminal window and navigate to the folder where you have unzipped the rooting kit. Now type the following command and follow the instructions.
chmod +x runme.sh
sudo ./runme.sh
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FOR UNLOCKED BOOT LOADERDS
Flash the stock kernel with Root + Cwm + Init.d support.
Download this kernel.elf and flash it using flashtool.
The Download links and Instructions are on the OP of THIS post.
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LINKS
Here is Captainkrtek's ADB GUIDE
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very well put together guide. thx
now need root instructions for ICS
vladvertigo said:
now need root instructions for ICS
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Rooting method of Xperia S works on our phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
This should go in a sticky as installing ice with LTE too many threads and right now.
Sent from my LT28at using xda premium
Updated Post 2 with rooting method for ICS.
I used this to root before you posted it but it slowed ICS down to point out was almost unusable. Any thoughts on why? Did I screw something up maybe?
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium
Recon Freak said:
I used this to root before you posted it but it slowed ICS down to point out was almost unusable. Any thoughts on why? Did I screw something up maybe?
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium
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I followed the above instructions as it is. I had pre-rooted gingerbread.
ICS is pretty fast, not as fast as Gb, but no lags either.
May be some problem with the ICS Rom zip. Try downloading it again. None have reported this problem.
I'm running it now and it flies. But as soon as I root it happens. I tried it twice from stock ATT and generic .111.
Sent from my LT28h using xda premium
Am I reading wrong? But I currently have ICS. So do I need to like re flash gingerbread then go back to ICS?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion
wolf0491 said:
Am I reading wrong? But I currently have ICS. So do I need to like re flash gingerbread then go back to ICS?
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion
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I think You will need to. Both the batch files need to be executed, to be able to get root.
ganeshbiyer said:
I think You will need to. Both the batch files need to be executed, to be able to get root.
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That's just annoying haha. I'll wait
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion
So I want to make sure I have this straight!
I have a stock ATT Ion 2.3.7
3. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
4. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
5. Run Step 1.bat
6. Install Ice Cream Sandwich without wiping anything.
(wipe data, wipe cache and wipe apps log are not selected).
Once flashing is done, start the phone manually. It does not reboot automatically.
7. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
8. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
9. Run step 2.bat
And this will give me ROOTED ICS 4.0.4 with locked bootloader?
Then what do I flash to get my LTE radio back? Just the Stock ATT baseband?
Sorry for the noobish question, my Ion is less than a week old and I havent picked insurance through best buy yet so I don't want to brick before I insure it
vpllover said:
So I want to make sure I have this straight!
I have a stock ATT Ion 2.3.7
3. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
4. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
5. Run Step 1.bat
6. Install Ice Cream Sandwich without wiping anything.
(wipe data, wipe cache and wipe apps log are not selected).
Once flashing is done, start the phone manually. It does not reboot automatically.
7. Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
8. Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
9. Run step 2.bat
And this will give me ROOTED ICS 4.0.4 with locked bootloader?
Then what do I flash to get my LTE radio back? Just the Stock ATT baseband?
Sorry for the noobish question, my Ion is less than a week old and I havent picked insurance through best buy yet so I don't want to brick before I insure it
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Download the stock GB AT&T, when flash de-select all wipes. Checked everything esle below that Except baseband.
Sent from my LT28h using Tapatalk 2
Thanks for the guide. I had to do it solo, You might want to add in to guide for the noobs how to get into flash mode.
Where is the att ftf files located? Just in case something goes wrong
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erichall82 said:
Where is the att ftf files located? Just in case something goes wrong
Sent from my LT28at using XDA Premium App
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Firmwares are stickied at the top of the ion General forum.
ganeshbiyer said:
Rooting method of Xperia S works on our phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
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FYI - this does have CWM in it, but because it was designed for the Xperia S it doesn't work completely. If someone would be so kind to redesign the CWM in that file for us that would be awesome!
okay guys i must say I'm very confused with this rooting thing i have search all over the forum and also in the you tube ..i got nothing
so far...
current OS Android 4.0.4 Build number 4.1.B.0.587
1 . i unlocked my boot loader (some sites says it allows you to put custom firmwares) used tool (fast boot)
Q1 - > can i update phone software ( can i receive official software updates)
2 . can i root my device?this build number is confusing me 4.1.B.0.587
i want step by step instructions to root my device ..what are the tools to be use.??
i already install adb drivers on my pc..
thanks in advance
I was having the same problem with my device initially, but I was able to get rid of it. The problem you are having has to do your firmware kernel, you'll need to downgrade it before you begin the rooting process, I can provide you with step by step if you can exercise some patients
Sent from my LT15i using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 10:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:57 AM ----------
ROOT YOUR ARC LT15i WITH THESE METHOD
[ 4.1.B.0.587 ] How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone [ Arc / Arc S & Ray]
Rooting your mobile may void the warranty and you are doing it at your own risk. Sony would be in no way responsible for any damage
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debuggingSettings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode================================================== ================================================== ======================================
You should have
Flashtool
------Downloads------
1 ) Arc and Arc S - Kernel
4shared.com
Ray - Kernel
4shared.com
All other users - Kernel or even try the kernels for Arc S and Ray
2) Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and Put the kernel3) Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)Select flashmode > okSetup should be like this > select OKFollow the steps connect your mobile and flash.Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries. Even your build number, android version won't change. Everything would remain same. So please don't go to phone settings to check anything4) After flashing restart your device, It may not start completely, may remain at Sony logo or blank/black.Whatever the status is, just restart your device and proceed with the rooting--->( Make sure you close flashtool before running the rooting toolkit )Now connect your mobile to PC and Root Your PhoneIf you face problem in downloading the toolkit then here it is
[ READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY! ]
This script will:__________1.root ur device using "andorid emulator" trick2.install Busybox (1.18.4)3.install SU files (ICS specific)4.do some checks for free space, tmp directory (will remove Google Maps if required)Before u begin:___________1.make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device2.enable "USB DEBUGGING" - from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)3.enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" - from (Menu\Settings\Security)4.[OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes5.connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC6.skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
[ WARNING ]make sure that no other adb server is running in background (e.g.: Flashtool, PCC, SEUS) and disable any antivirus[ How to install? ]1.extract ALL the files in the zip2.now just double click on "runme.bat"3.sit back read the on screen instructions4.the device will reboot a couple of times5.when the script finishes it will say "ALL DONE"5) Download 4.1.B.0.587 Kernels here (Links Below Arc S. 587 - Kernel
4shared.com
Arc. 587 - Kernel
4shared.com
Ray. 587 - Kernel
link 4shared
Now flash the kernel ( same procedure as step 2 and 3 above )Your mobile is now rooted (See if any Superuser app has been installed on your phone ) and back to lifeIf it's successfullCredits goes to Androxyde, Bin4ry, Doomlord
Pls if you have any issue along the line, always come back to this thread and check. This is how i got my arc rooted. pls serch for the respective software and download as am not allowed to post a link here
Sent from my LT15i using xda app-developers app
istore221 said:
i have search all over the forum and also in the you tube ..i got nothing
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99% of People who claim to have searched usually haven't, especially when it's about something that's been answered 20+ times in this last month alone.
root arc ics
how to root arc ics xda
There's even four threads at the time of writing this in the General section that cover it.
You are very correct, I think what they really want is a perfect way of doing if. How can someone says he/she can't find anything on google and YouTube? Typing "android root" alone on google will give you thousands results
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gaslaw said:
You are very correct, I think what they really want is a perfect way of doing if. How can someone says he/she can't find anything on google and YouTube? Typing "android root" alone on google will give you thousands results
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Hi guys..finally i successfully root my device thanks to this post..thank you XDA :laugh:
I'm gonna show you how to root xperia m with Frama Root Apk.
1. Download Framaroot.apk
2. Install the apk and make sure that you had tick the "Unknown Source" at Settings>Security.
3. Go to Settings>Developer Options and enable developer options. Then, tick Usb Debugging at Debugging section.
4. Connect your phone to your pc or laptop.
5. Make sure that Android logo is visible at your status bar.
6. Open your framaroot.apk.
7. Select SuperSu or Superuser.
8. Select Gandalf exploiter.(at this point your phone may freeze for awhile)
9. Reboot your phone
10. Enjoy
Download link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2164433&d=1375631419
Rooted!
malayboyz said:
I'm gonna show you how to root xperia m with Frama Root Apk.
1. Download Framaroot.apk
2. Install the apk and make sure that you had tick the "Unknown Source" at Settings>Security.
3. Go to Settings>Developer Options and enable developer options. Then, tick Usb Debugging at Debugging section.
4. Connect your phone to your pc or laptop.
5. Make sure that Android logo is visible at your status bar.
6. Open your framaroot.apk.
7. Select SuperSu or Superuser.
8. Select Gandalf exploiter.(at this point your phone may freeze for awhile)
9. Reboot your
10. Enjoy
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
Download link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2164433&d=1375631419
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Worked on the second attempt Thanks!
Worked on the first attempt! Thanks!
New firmware
Sony rolled out a new firmware a couple of days ago. Has anyone tested rooting that yet?
EDIT: Nevermind. I just tried and it works on 15.1.C.1.17
I can't upgrade my phone just because my pc broke down. Somebody have new firmwarebof Xperia M. I really need it.
Sent from my C1905 using xda app-developers app
I want to root my xperia m c19004 4.1.2
malayboyz said:
I'm gonna show you how to root xperia m with Frama Root Apk.
1. Download Framaroot.apk
2. Install the apk and make sure that you had tick the "Unknown Source" at Settings>Security.
3. Go to Settings>Developer Options and enable developer options. Then, tick Usb Debugging at Debugging section.
4. Connect your phone to your pc or laptop.
5. Make sure that Android logo is visible at your status bar.
6. Open your framaroot.apk.
7. Select SuperSu or Superuser.
8. Select Gandalf exploiter.(at this point your phone may freeze for awhile)
9. Reboot your phone
10. Enjoy
Download link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2164433&d=1375631419
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I want to root my xperia M c1904, 4.1.2, but i have some confusion.
could this method work on my xperia??
what is usb drivers?? and do i need this?
rooted succes...but whenever i go to settings..it ask for security password..what is that password?
no success
no success with 15.1.C.1.17 on my C1905
Success
OK, now it works. But I had to use doomlords rooting tool first to prepare the phone. After that framaroot successfully installed SuperSU.
Even with newest firmware 15.1.C.2.8, which showed up in PCC today, and which I have installed (recommencing the procedure).
Best regards,
Help
Can we update Over the Air or through PC Companion if I root my M? And any problems after rooting?
chanx said:
Can we update Over the Air or through PC Companion if I root my M? And any problems after rooting?
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You can still update through PCC or SUS (Sony Update Service). Which I did, but I had to root it again.
Worked at third attempt.
New Firmware
Super User
Gandalf exploit
Hey guys
I have an issue. I used this method to to root my xperia m and it worked but it didn't unloke the phone's network and that was the reason I wanted to root the phone first time. Can you help?
Thanks
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rooted
Thanks rooted in first attempt.
But how to move apps to sd?
Framaroot install button problem
I rooted via this method a few weeks ago, no problem. Just updated to 15.1.C.2.8, and it has unrooted itself. I go to install framaroot, and the install button does nothing. I can cancel, but not install. Security option is set to allow apps from other sources, debugging mode is on, it just... does... nothing. Any help?
Don't try to root Sony Xperia M this way
aniruddhahar said:
Worked on the second attempt Thanks!
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malayboyz said:
I'm gonna show you how to root xperia m with Frama Root Apk.
1. Download Framaroot.apk
2. Install the apk and make sure that you had tick the "Unknown Source" at Settings>Security.
3. Go to Settings>Developer Options and enable developer options. Then, tick Usb Debugging at Debugging section.
4. Connect your phone to your pc or laptop.
5. Make sure that Android logo is visible at your status bar.
6. Open your framaroot.apk.
7. Select SuperSu or Superuser.
8. Select Gandalf exploiter.(at this point your phone may freeze for awhile)
9. Reboot your phone
10. Enjoy
Download link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2164433&d=1375631419
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Don't try to root Sony Xperia M this way because if you try this way means that your are half-rooting your Xperia m and not fully-rooting it meaning that every time you try to edit/change your system file your phone will sudden reboot.
How to fully root Sony Xperia M can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174
This method did not work on my Xperia M, just completed the process for the 5th time and still no root.
Failed
rooting failed on sony xperia M dual c2004
malayboyz said:
I'm gonna show you how to root xperia m with Frama Root Apk.
1. Download Framaroot.apk
2. Install the apk and make sure that you had tick the "Unknown Source" at Settings>Security.
3. Go to Settings>Developer Options and enable developer options. Then, tick Usb Debugging at Debugging section.
4. Connect your phone to your pc or laptop.
5. Make sure that Android logo is visible at your status bar.
6. Open your framaroot.apk.
7. Select SuperSu or Superuser.
8. Select Gandalf exploiter.(at this point your phone may freeze for awhile)
9. Reboot your phone
10. Enjoy
Download link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2164433&d=1375631419
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Please I need help with my xperia m,i've done evrything,i've tried evrything to root it but it refuses to be rooted!any other option?!
ps.:i'm new with all these
aniruddhahar said:
Worked on the second attempt Thanks!
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not work..plis help me.I use sony expria dual mc2005 android 4.3
My this post may be considered as a sequel to my previous post about the easiest way to root t2 ultra dual {.472} {5.0.2}
Now the way to root our t2 ultra dual {5.1.1} {.182}:
Download the ftf file of latest firmware 19.4.A.0.182 (search on google)
Download latest version or V 0.8 of prf creator (search on google and get xda link)
Download SuperSU.zip (search on google)
Now put the prf creator somewhere in your PC (let's say on desktop) extract it there.
Add ftf file and superSU.zip in prf creator
Mark all the boxes on right side of prf creator window
Hit create. In 15-20 minutes you will get a zip file named "flashable" in prf folder
Copy this flashable zip and put it in root of SD card of your phone.
Now reboot your phone in recovery
after rebooting into recovery, follow in sequence:
Wipe
Advanced wipe
select:
cache
dalvik
system
data
internal memory
swipe to wipe
go back to recovery home
tap install
select external sd card
select that flashable zip
swipe to flash
wipe dalvik
reboot to system.
To install recovery:
Download latest nut's xzdr installer zip
Put it somewhere in your computer
Extract it, you will get a folder of same name
Connect your phone to pc in USB debugging mode
Open the extracted folder
Double click the windows installer batch file
Grant superuser access on your phone's screen
Follow the instructions on terminal
(press 1 on your pc as you have SuperSU in your phone)
After successful instalation of recovery, your phone will reboot into recovery.
Reboot the phone into system
.
.
Now you have a rooted 5.1.1 D5322 with latest Dual recovery.
This is not even close to simple dude..
This is what i did to root :
1. Copy SuperSU to sdcard
2. Flash DUAL_RECOVERY_D5322-LP.img
3. Install supersu then power off
4. Open flashtool and Flash STOCK KERNEL 5.1.1 ONLY KERNEL
5. REBOOT & VIOLA
there are few additions required for noob like me
To make work this method
Requirement :
Rooted D5322 with 4.x.x or 5.0.1 & working recovery installed.
To install recovery:
make sure that you have :
Enabled USB debugging
Enabled Unknown sources
r2rdcroix said:
This is not even close to simple dude..
This is what i did to root :
1. Copy SuperSU to sdcard
2. Flash DUAL_RECOVERY_D5322-LP.img
3. Install supersu then power off
4. Open flashtool and Flash STOCK KERNEL 5.1.1 ONLY KERNEL
5. REBOOT & VIOLA
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When you tick all the boxes in prf creator, kernel gets added.
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rrd84 said:
there are few additions required for noob like me
To make work this method
Requirement :
Rooted D5322 with 4.x.x or 5.0.1 & working recovery installed.
To install recovery:
make sure that you have :
Enabled USB debugging
Enabled Unknown sources
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Yeah I already said it's a sequel to my first post. In which you would see how to root D5322 on 5.0.2, and ofcourse recovery is needed. Thanks.
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Good work. But we know that this is not really easy. hehe
dropdan said:
Good work. But we know that this is not really easy. hehe
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yeah!
Does this root 5.1.1 by 100%? Can we install Modded Play Store by this root method?
Need step by Step instructions please
Hello
I am a novice with many of the tools listed & the steps outlined, can somebody please help with step by step instructions,
maybe email me [email protected]
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Thanks. For my XPERIA T2 ULTRA DUAL I had to made a change:
Instead of using the Recovery-Software you (rituraj_singh) offered I had to use the software (TWRP) recommended b abcdjdj in his post from 27th May 2014 ((D5322) Dual Recovery) on the XDA-Forum.
For the not-experienced Users of Androxyde Xperia Flash Tool: You can use the XperiFirm-Software (XI-Button in the Flash-Tool) and install the 5.0.1 (19.3.A.0.472)-Firmware from MELA Latin, but you have to overwrite also the Userdata and the Apps-Log, otherwise there are problems. After flashing use KingRoot to root your device, than replace kinguser using the batch-script of w0lfdroid.com (May 2015) placing the mrw-folder (included in the downloaded zip) on the intern memory (important) and executing it with Terminal Emulator. Than open SuperSu (installed by the script, not by you), and actualize the root-script. Afterwards reboot.
A Tip: After having installed the TWRP-Software on your phone you could have problems rebooting into the system, so prepare all and after having flashed the custom prf-rom on the device all would be function!
A step-by-step-Version (summary)
sachin.sachania said:
Hello
I am a novice with many of the tools listed & the steps outlined, can somebody please help with step by step instructions,
maybe email me [email protected]
:good:
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Here comes a step-by-step-Version (summary) of all the "Posts"s needed for rooting Lollipop 5.1.1 on your Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (Dual).
The copyright is by the "Post"-authors like rituraj_singh and abcdjdj (I took the links to the posts nearby the description of the step) and by w0lfdroid.com, xperiafirmware.com and the software-producers.
I only wanted to create a step-by-step-summary. There is no garantuee which garantuees success using the summery! No responsability dad it does not destroy your mobilephone. Use it at your own risk! Thank you to the original "owners" of the posts. I hope the summary is ok for them! Otherwise contact me.
Time: maybe 1 hour or 2 hours
Tipp: if you until yet did not install Android 5.1.1 on your Xperia T2 Ultra Dual you do not have to follow the steps which are describing how to download the older Firmware via XperiFirm, but you should have installed the FlashTool just for the drivers (You won't use it directly). You can use the steps describing how to root the older Firmware using KingRoot, than continue with step 7.
1) Install the Androxyde FlashTool on your Computer: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php or found on the XDA-Forum, install the ADB-Packages (ADB, ADB-Drivers) on your Computer and make the ADB-Command part of the "path"-Variable of your Computers Terminal (see Google)
2) Install XperiFirm (cause easy for beginners): open the FlashTool and click on the "XF-button" near the "plus-in-a-square"-button and the "flash"-button.
3) After having installed the XperiFirm-Tool open it and click on "Xperia T2 Ultra (tianchi)" and select "D5322/XM50H (dual)"
4) Than click on the "Check-All"-Button over the Line "Latest Release"
5) Click on "MENA Latin" in the "Market"-Line and than on the "19.3.A.0.472 / R3C" and download it (having activated "unpack automatically")
6) Go to "xperiafirmware.com/8-firmware/58-sony-xperia-t2-ultra-dual-d5322" and download it (see chapter "1." on the website ), but do not flash it
7) Download the newest PRF-Creator (ZIP) from the following XDA-Forum-Link and unzip it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
8) Download the newest SuperSU-ZIP from chainfire (https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU). and paste the ZIP in the unzipped PRF-Creator-folder: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU
9) Now copy the .ftf-file (Firmware) downloaded from xperiafirmware.com also in the unzipped PRF-Creator-folder and open the PRF-Creator.exe
10) The PRF-Creator asks for the .TFT-File (select the one you downloaded from xperiafirmware.com) and for the SuperSU-ZIP-File (select the one downloaded from chainfire)
11) Select in the "Include"-field: "Kernel"; "FOTA-Kernel"; "Modem" and "LTALable", also "Sign ZIP" and "Legacy Mode"
12) Click create and wait until finished
13) Copy the created "flashable-prerooted.zip" from your unzipped PRF-Creator-Folder to the external SD-Card of your Device
14) BackUp your mobilephone using the "Sony PC Companion" or simular software like Wondershare's "MobileGo"
14a) Control if you have unlocked your Boatloader (normally it's locked) and if it's locked, go to the "Sony Mobile Developers Unlock Bootloader Website" and follow the instructions there Important: You could have to install ADB and Sony's ADB-Drivers (find ADB using google) and the Sony FlashTool "Emma" will not work with the Xperia T2 Ultra Dual
15) Shut down your phone and start it holding the "Volume-down"-Button while plugging in the USB-Cable (it won't show more than a black screen)
16) Close "XperiFirm", wait until it finished and then click on the "Flash"-Button and select in the new window "Flashmode" and "OK" (obviously)
17) Select the Firmware you downloaded before with XperiFirm (19.3.A.0.472) and select in the "Wipe"-Field: "APPS_LOG" and "USERDATA" (!!!important!!! otherwise problems)
18) Click on the "Flash"-Button and wait until it's done (sometimes the flashtool has problems with the files - dont worry: shutdown the FlashTool and retry it once more)
19) Unplug the mobilephone from the USB-Cable, start it and follow the instructions
20) After having prepared the mobilephone go to "kingroot.net/wap/download" and download KingRoot (sometime trouble with the site, try it once more)
21) Afterwards enable the DeveloperMode (settings - About Phone - click "build number" 7 times) and enable the "unknown sources" (settings - Security - unknown sources)
22) Install KingRoot and root your Xperia T2 Ultra Dual
23) Install "Terminal Emulator" from the Google Play-Appstore to your device and open it
24) Go to "http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html" and download the newest "Replace KingUser with SuperSU.zip" and unpack it to your device's intern memory (!!!important!!! otherwise no function)
25) In the Terminal Emulator App enter "su" for gaining "root"-access ("Enter" obviously), than enter "sh /sdcard/mrw/root.sh" and wait until it finish (it will open SuperSU)
26) Actualize the file as requested by SuperSU and, after having had success, reboot your mobilephone
27) Install a Root-Checker-App from Google Play Store and control, if you see a window from "SuperSU", otherwise repeat the last steps
28) Go to "https://goo.gl/lg6I2t" or visit directly the XDA-Forum-Post of abcdjdj (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2764408) and download his "TWRP-KK-T2_DUAL-V3.img" or newer
29) Shut down your mobilephone. Afterwards hold the "Volume-Up"-Button while plugging in the USB-Cable (it shows only a black screen) and connect it to the Computer
30) Check if you have installed all fastboot drivers for your device, then open the "Command Line" of your Computer "as Administrator" and enter: "fastboot flash boot (path-to-the-file-downloaded-in-the-last-step)/TWRP-KK-T2_DUAL-V3.img" and click obviously "Enter"
31) Now unplug your mobilephone, than hold the "Volume-down"-Button and the "Power"-Button at the same time: TWRP-Recovery will start
32) Select "Wipe", than "Advanced Wipe", than select "intern. memory", "dalvik", "cache", "data" and "system"
33) Swipe to Wipe
34) Go to TWRP's home (twice times the "back"-Button) and select "Install", than "external SD-Card" and select "flashable-prerooted.zip" and confirm the warning, than SWIPE to INSTALL (flashing)
35) Wipe the Dalvik-Cache
36) Reboot into System and follow your mobilephone's instructions
37) Install a Root Checker App from Google Play Store and control if it's rooted, afterwards install the backup of your mobilephone made at the beginning
38) Install "Titanium Backup" and disinstall (after having done a backup of the app you want to delete) Apps you do not want
39) Install "Link-to-SD" from GooglePlay, prepare your external SD-Card with a partition manager (using your Computer) and copy all possible apps completly to the SD-Card
This works on T2 ULTRA D5306 Single SIM
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Well my friend, first at all, this is a awsome guide, it really help me to load the 5.1.1 on my SP. I Must said that even if this looks
overwhelming at the begining, it's pretty easy to do it.
Just for the FeedBack, this method works in:
T2 Ultra D5306 Single SIM, TELCEL.
I use the US CUSTOM Stock ROM 5.1.1 ( 19.4.A.0.182 ), if ask for the FTF, look at the FTF MEGAPOST.
Thanks to @rituraj_singh for find this method and @theokon to make the Easy-Mode Guide.
This thread must being Sticky.
PS: You have to add one step: When you reboot after the Flash, it can take a while in start the smartphone, It is to prevent panic if they see it takes a lot time to start, they might think it is bricked and try to restart it. :good:
This works great for rooting the phone (D5322) but for me link2sd doesn't read the 2nd partition and keeps giving me unable to mount errors.
virgilone2 said:
This works great for rooting the phone (D5322) but for me link2sd doesn't read the 2nd partition and keeps giving me unable to mount errors.
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You got the error when you try to mount on /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 ? it and said that the mount fail?
I had that error as well, maybe you have to try this @virgilone2:
1.- Uninstall the Link2SD.
2.- Install the SD MAID and run it, clean it up.
3.- Reinstall the Link2SD.
4.- Install the Recovery (I use this) [ XZDualRecovery 2.8.21 ] or the same you use in the guide.
5.- Run the Recovery, and go to Wipe > Advance Wipe > Davik Cache, Swipe to Wipe, after it ends go to Reboot > System.
6.- Before your smartphone start as usual, going to pop one little window with a counter, wait to end (Maybe take a while).
7.-Run you Link2SD, it have to Mount the ext2 partition and ask for reboot, if isnt the case, just recreate the mount script.
8.- Enjoy your Link2SD in Lollipop 5.1.1 :good:
This works for me, i hope works for you as well
Windows 10 Driver Problems
When having updated to Windows 10 driver problems could happen.
When entering "fastboot devices" in your computer's terminal and nothinh happens it is like this.
You can solve this easily:
1) Plug in your phone in fastboot mode into the computer (Volume Up + Plug-In of the USB-cable)
2) Go to the"Devices manager" (or called simular, as I don't know how to translate it correctly), where you will find the unknown S1 fastboot driver.
3) Download the official Sony flashing tool "EMMA" and reinstall the "Android Studio" in order to get the correct drivers
4) For security download also the "Universal ADB Drivers Package" from chip.de and install it
5) Back in the Device Manager reinstall the correct driver selecting it from the drivers list (!): Sony SA0110 - ADB Interface driver
rituraj_singh said:
My this post may be considered as a sequel to my previous post about the easiest way to root t2 ultra dual {.472} {5.0.2}
Now the way to root our t2 ultra dual {5.1.1} {.182}:
Download the ftf file of latest firmware 19.4.A.0.182 (search on google)
Download latest version or V 0.8 of prf creator (search on google and get xda link)
Download SuperSU.zip (search on google)
Now put the prf creator somewhere in your PC (let's say on desktop) extract it there.
Add ftf file and superSU.zip in prf creator
Mark all the boxes on right side of prf creator window
Hit create. In 15-20 minutes you will get a zip file named "flashable" in prf folder
Copy this flashable zip and put it in root of SD card of your phone.
Now reboot your phone in recovery
after rebooting into recovery, follow in sequence:
Wipe
Advanced wipe
select:
cache
dalvik
system
data
internal memory
swipe to wipe
go back to recovery home
tap install
select external sd card
select that flashable zip
swipe to flash
wipe dalvik
reboot to system.
To install recovery:
Download latest nut's xzdr installer zip
Put it somewhere in your computer
Extract it, you will get a folder of same name
Connect your phone to pc in USB debugging mode
Open the extracted folder
Double click the windows installer batch file
Grant superuser access on your phone's screen
Follow the instructions on terminal
(press 1 on your pc as you have SuperSU in your phone)
After successful instalation of recovery, your phone will reboot into recovery.
Reboot the phone into system
.
.
Now you have a rooted 5.1.1 D5322 with latest Dual recovery.
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worat guide i ever seen in xda !!
no links !!
manojkumar8552 said:
worat guide i ever seen in xda !!
no links !!
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Well thanks!! Links needed to perform the steps suggested are everywhere in the realm of Internet. Uploading same thing again and again is waste of space,data and everything. Hope you understand.
Ftf can be downloaded through xperi-firm and recovery can be downloaded from nut's Xperia files website. SuperSU is already available in more than 1000 places on Internet. And prf creator is created by a certain developer which is already available on xda. So reposting his item might be considered as kinda theft/plagiarism. And this is already mentioned in this post that it's a sequel of previous post. So please do your own bit of work/home work before posting negative comments.
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I did My HW. and that Why i m Saying You.
My one Frnd dont get anything from this Thread.
He is just trying to ROot.And says what the hell is going on thRead.
People Are Not Expert That You Are.
so make little comfortable Thread plz.
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manojkumar8552 said:
I did My HW. and that Why i m Saying You.
My one Frnd dont get anything from this Thread.
He is just trying to ROot.And says what the hell is going on thRead.
People Are Not Expert That You Are.
so make little comfortable Thread plz.
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This post is a sequel of previous post. To perform the steps mentioned you need to be on earlier versions of Android. Like 5.0.2 or earlier. And recovery must be installed in that. If you're on 5.0.2 follow my post about how to root on 5.0.2.
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manojkumar8552 said:
I did My HW. and that Why i m Saying You.
My one Frnd dont get anything from this Thread.
He is just trying to ROot.And says what the hell is going on thRead.
People Are Not Expert That You Are.
so make little comfortable Thread plz.
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Well.. You can use KingRoot v 4.5.2*to root 5.1.1 and for SuperSU follow my previous post.
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