yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Malmanian:
It’ll unroot your phone, but I haven’t tried it on .62 myself so I’m not 100% sure.

You are more than welcome to give it a shot and report back to us on how it went =) Cheers
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] skype2010:
Anyone can root .62 ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] StereO_:
have u try this method ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] g00gle88:
Is it me or everybody else? Wotanserver client won't give me the option to install .42 I can only install .58 Generic Hong Kong.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] syuk84:
why wootanserver did not detect my hp... huhu
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] StereO_:
have u follow the step properly?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] spdrosin:
You can not root this firmware with locked bootloader (for the time being).
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] HaziqXMini:
So Nice Man !!! Love It ! VERY GREAT EXPLANATION!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] XperianPro:
Does not work on my WT19i,it cant mount system after flashing old kernel.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] balder09:
WotanClient won't detect my xperia mini. I followed all the steps. I'm stuck in steps 5 and 6 in wotanclient.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] balder09:
I get it now. hehehe.

Flashed my phone back to .42

Now just have to root it then update it again to .62
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nkedge:
Hmm, I've done this...used WotanClient to roll back to .42, reset, root, but SE Update Center on the phone only indicates an OTA upgrade to .58. Any trick to getting it to show the upgrade to .62?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Malmanian:
That just indicates that the .62 isn’t yet offered by SE in your region or your provider needs more time to modify the firmware and add some of their own bloatware apps to it before release.

Give it a week or so and it might show up eventually. For example here in Sweden we previously received the .42 firmware update over a month late when compared to Asia and the rest of the world.

Cheers
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nkedge:
Thanks, went ahead and did the .58 update OTA and then it showed .62 was available but only via PC Companion. Oh, well.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] balder09:
Aw can't update my xperia mini to .62. It says 4.0.2.A.0.62 requires PC Companion. How did you guys update your xperia mini after rooting?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tonton23:
going back to .42 from .62 using wotansever

How did do you that? I always get "CRC failed" on the 3rd loading, Ive ticked "enable advanced settings " st15i as model, .42 as fw, tried philippines (2.3.4), hongkong (2.3.4), United kingdom (2.3.4) as CDA but always gives "CRC Failed" on the 3rd loading. Put the details pleeeeeaaaaseee :confused: :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] balder09:
It also happened to me several times but after a while it worked. What I did was I closed my internet browser and let it download.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] balder09:
This part wont work on my phone. I can't update my Xperia Mini sing update center. It keeps on telling me that it requires PC Companion. I tried it but it removed root for my phone.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tonton23:
Okay, thanks. But which CDA should I select? Philippines or UK? what did you select?:confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Malmanian:
Then I guess your bootloader might be locked. You can check this by entering the service menu ( in phone-dialer type: *#*#7378423#*#* ) and go to “Service Info / Configuration” and check your boot loader status: Bootloader unlock allowed: yes or no. If it indicates "no" then you will not be able to root .62 at this moment and have to wait for a better proper method later when available. Cheers
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] balder09:
Philippines.

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I didn't unlock my boot loader. I don't want to void the warranty.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Malmanian:
I didn’t mean that you should unlock your boot loader, it was just an indication to check the status because if you purchased a SE mobile phone without a carrier plan then chances are that the bootloader unlock is allowed by default. That was at least the case with my XPERIA ACTIVE. Cheers
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] degraaff:
A member of the official answers team of SE responded to the question of why build .62 can't be rooted:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirmarcelot:
method does not work for me

i went back to my operator's 2.3.3 version(CLARO), rooted.. and...

when i try to update using the phone update center.. it tells me i have to use pc companion (which removes root)! ARG!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] philippe3000:
So I have just rooted my phone, deleted all the bloatware, and then found out I can only update to 62 with PC companion. If I use PC companion, is it going to reinstall all the bloatware apps I just deleted?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] degraaff:
Yes. Sadly it will.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] danialme:
manipars

Thanks! worked perfect for me, you rule!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] brendy13:
thanks dude, i'll try it first.. :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mclaudio:
hi.

currently i have .58 firmware rooted. if i update to .62 it will remain rooted?

i dont want to unlock bootloader...

i am a little bit confused about the procedure to root .62 version.

also...phone will be completly formated, right?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DsB_79:
if you have version .58 rooted stay width that version for now, if you update to .62 you loose the binary SU and that is loosing root.

Regards, Diogo.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mclaudio:
i think it will not be any more rooting for .62 right?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] bijixda:
Hi,

Im successfully root .62 firwmare (Locked BL, Xperia PRO, well not really .62)

the method is:

1. downgrading to .58

2. boot into old firmware

3. Root it using zerg rush method (only root! do not alter /system or OTA update will failed)

4. wait a few minutes,

5. Update (OTA) says there is a new update .62

6. Download

7. Install update (IMPORTANT: unplug usb cable or install will failed)

8. after installed, phone remain root-ed, root is not gone

and no data is gone during the process
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mclaudio:
I have 058 rooted, if i install .62 will it stay rooted?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] digvijayam:
no you will lose root..best way is to install custom kernel
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirmarcelot:
apparently you wont lose root ONLY if you update using the phone itself (the update thingy app on the phone, the OTA update). But i cant confirm this since my version is pre-58, so i can only update using SEUS.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] bijixda:
It will still rooted if you update via OTA
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mclaudio:
i have downgraded..

then tried to install over the OTA...it updated to V .058, Iberia version because i need portuguese language...

nevertheless now OTA available for me for .62 :-(

how can i force .62 OTA ?

regards
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] disc0:
Podes explicar em português qual foi o problema é que não consegui chegar a perceber. Tem gente a dizer que se fizeres o update através de OTA não perdes o root, se já existe o .62 OTA, então isso é bom certo?

Sorry for the portuguese comment.. Will post in english later..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mclaudio:
i will try to explain:

i have read that to keep root, .62 must be updated over the air (OTA) and not via SEUS !

the problem is that over OTA, no update is available for me...only via SEUS...so...root is lost
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] piotrasss87:
Hey lads, am I understanding it right,will I not loose my data and root access if i update to .062 over the AIR?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ignos:
everything works fine and know i am on .58 with root. but when i will ota to get .62 i get follow message:"You need Pc Companion to update"

what can i do?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] devil11:
Dude, How to Downgrade to .58 fw?!

a detailed step-wise instruction would be appreciated much.!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] bijixda:
There is a thread about flashing generic .58 firmware in Arc development section.

Flash it using flash tool, and uncheck User Data to preserve existing data and app
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] saad_momin:
st15i wont boot

hey guys my xperia mini st15i wont boot. i think its bricked. cant access fastboot mode(off-vol down-connecting usb cable....not working). When i try to turn it on the green led only flashes every second. I tried flashing stock and custom roms via flashtool, it succeeds but the phone does not turns on. fastboot says <waiting for device>. I have all the drivers installed(it was working properly earlier). Can someone please help me :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hajj_3:
could someone upload v.58 for sony xperia mini, the link on 1st page doesn't work, it says "Invalid or Deleted File.":

mediafire . com / ?qyru0u4wvs23ys1
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] disc0:
My xperia mini pro is from vodafone, and I have the OTA available..

I cannot find anyone saying that updating straight from previous rooted rom to last .62 works completely fine, without loosing root.. Thats what is holding me from updating
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mclaudio:
mine is unblocked but no OTA...

i also tried do downgrade with WOTAN server (i choosed iberia version)...but still no OTA

maybe if i select Central europe 1, 2 or 3, i will have OTA ? i do want to have portuguese language...

maybe best choice is to wait for ICS update...

developers...PLEASE can you help forcing the phone to update via OTA to .62? or in alternative root .62?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Joshh465:
The link for the xperia mini (ST15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_kernel only.ftf) is dead/down. Please could you re-upload it, thanks :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Siberian Tiger:
I'm doing the upgrade through OTA download the FW and then says install .

I push the install button and the phone reboots into <<recovery>> does whatever needs to install the FW and then reboots.

As soon as i put the unlock code for sim then says that <<Could not install new software version.Try again>>

Any ideas?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] piotrasss87:
I have same problem,but recive the PM from another polish gay saing thats he done update via OTA and root still work for his LWW,I thing its up to rooting method.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] melander:
Root SE LwW

The link for Live With Walkman WT19i_4.0.2.A.0.42_kernel only.ftf redirects to a deleted file.:(

Just when I just decided to root my phone. Damn!

Hopefully it would be reuploaded again.

I am planning to do these steps. (Seems flashtool has an only option to keep user settings and data.)

1. Use flashtool to flash this kernel.

2. Root the phone using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0]

3. Do an OTA update on the phone to latest firmware .62.

Would this work? Has anyone tried it on their phone?

Thanks!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Neo Cortex:
Just did the OTA update and I have kept root. Also, the 'Power button ends call' option has reappeared in the accessibility settings, having mysteriously vanished with the last update. Very pleased so far.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] spongethebob:
Thats what i did on my active 3 or 4 times (testing différent mods ^^) and it works without any problem. (the only difference is that i use wotanserver instead of flashtool, but the result is the same).
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mclaudio:
Hi

when updating over OTA do .62 it says it cannot update (maybe because system is modified)

is there any way for me to downlograde, then upgrade to .62 without loosing applications and data?

by the way what are the changes in .62?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mclaudio:
Xperia Mini Pro SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_kernel only.ftf

is dead link :-(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Joshh465:
Broken link :(

The link to the xperia mini .42 kernal file is dowm :(

Xperia Mini ST15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_kernel only.ftf <--This one

Please could you re-upload it, Thanks :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gyeben:
As other people already mentioned, some of the links are non-working.

Please, someone, reupload them! Thanks. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] melander:
thanks for the feedback.

i was hoping not to go through that process of downgrading (thru wotan client) since i do not want to loose current apps and settings yet on my phone...

as for as i know, someone here is able to do so without loosing any apps and settings,,,
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mclaudio:
i think devs are now centered on ICS :-(

i want so much to just update current .58 to .62 keeping applications, data and setting keeping root :-(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] abhishekcal:
Please give the mediafire link for the .58 kernel.ftf For WT19 ( Live with Walkman).

If after rooting the .58 do i need to go to .62 because when ics will be available i will first unroot and then goto .62 and then to ICS.

---------- Post added at 03:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:01 PM ----------

Please give the mediafire link for the .58 kernel.ftf For WT19 ( Live with Walkman).

If after rooting the .58 do i need to go to .62 because when ics will be available i will first unroot and then goto .62 and then to ICS.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sony ericssons:
link SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_kernel only.ftf is dead :'(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirmarcelot:
Hey

I just flashed back using wotan, sk17a, claro version.

It turns out OTA is kind of picky. I think it was CWM that was making it fail. So take my words, if OTA is available in your region, and you dont have many modifications, OTA update to .62 keeping root should work.

Now i am at .62, and kept my root.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] yamani_25:
gan, ajarin dongred ke .58 dunk?

my arc s still can't root with this tool (zerg rush v.4)

thanks a lot
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] puppet13th:
Mod,please delete this thread

Fully working solution for locked bootloader root on .62 firmware can be found here :

Root .62 firmware solution in SK17i [XPERIA MINI PRO] (ACCIDENTLY SOLVED)

here my instruction using flashtool to preserve user data :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22897889&postcount=16
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Mikelevel:
Hi ,broken links , someone can restore them?

Thanks.

Regards.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Izzy Stinson:
its not working at all..

so i flashed back to old fw .42 and root it using zergrush method,

then i staraigt go to the update center and found a new update .62, then i download and it and press install, my phone automatically reboot then after reboot on my notification bar it says 'cant install'.

meaning my phone is still on .42 rooted.

i think there is now way of upgrading to .62 fw if your phone is rooted :mad:

i can confirm this done it 2 times still says 'cannot install'
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] saugatdb:
Thanks for whoever found the bug on ota update of 62 version. Updated rooted 58 to 62 using ota nd it kept the root, no need for any flashing
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] duke85:
Anyone noticed the new .69 Update?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sirmarcelot:
Did you flashback, and reformat everything? I only got it to work after doing a wotan flash, ONLY rooting, and then the OTA update. Dont install CWM or anything else.

---------- Post added at 10:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:04 PM ----------

Seriously? ARG! And I just got my rooted .62 to work, LOL. I dont want to do it all over so soon =p

also, i think this thread should be edited or removed, the first post method is misleading and does not work at all.... or so it seems.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] srclooney:
Updating via wifi from version 58 with root (i've rooted with flashtool 0.6.7.0 root button) to version 62 by the alert new firmware, the root is alive.

If anyone test it, please post here.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] emrause:
Download Link Please

Please I need a working download link for 0.58

on mediafire / hotfile

all previous links are dead!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] abhishekcal:
Not able to flash my Live with walkman.

Can anybody answer these:

1. What should be selected file companent: loader.sin or kernel.sin or both.

2.after the flash does the build will be shown as .42 or it will show .62

3. wat will kernel option will show in about phone info?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] abhishekcal:
come one someone answer
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] saugatdb:
flash using wotanserver, its easy & reliable, but make sure your phone is with locked bootloader to get the best result
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] abhishekcal:
i dont want to use wotan as it will wipe all my data and i want to flash using flashtool. can anybody answer my above questions
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] StereO_:
there have option in flashtool to do that.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Annoymous Man:
Online Update NOT Working via WiFi Connection

I downloaded the upgrade with WiFi Connection with the phone, it started rebooting with intent to install the .62 FW, but failed, another try with PC Companion, it's then updated correctly, but the SuperUser doesn't work any more, so I have to wait for new release of rooting utility... A good news is that the installed Apps and data are mostly working (except those need root access ;-)

Maybe you'd better wait for a couple of weeks, if not months, prior to upgrading your phone.

FlashTool 0.6.7 can be downloaded from this link:

http://112.91.92.33/down_hot6/M00/0...139@0@e7ws7ktk&file=FlashTool-0.6.7_Setup.exe

But I haven't tried it yet, as the link for the .58 fw is still down by the moment. Do a virus scan before trying it, be warned !!

Hope this may help.

===============================================

Bingo, working for one whole night, with that FlashTool (which was indeed translated by someone into Simplified Chinese, for those who cannot read Chinese, please click on the third row from the left, and choose the second option to shift it back into English or else), with a backup copy of SK17i_4.0.2.A.0.58_GLOBAL.ftf ,266,247kb in size, I got .58 fw back without losing any data and installed applications.

Rooting it again with DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip from an XDA link, I then followed this link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1512530

to install CWM ROM Manager, prior to upgrading once again back into .62 fw with WiFi connection, and I got it back, though I'm still working CWM Recovery installation, and else tomorrow morning ;-)

===============================================

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1345741 is a helpful link to install CWM Recovery, I got it backing up the new rooted .62 ROM, though I have not tested the recovery with it.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] papak.p:
Xperia Arc LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_kernel only.ftf

hello , my name is pantelis papakostas and i wanna ask : where can i find Xperia Arc LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_kernel only.ftf ?

When i click to this link “LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_kernel only.ftf” , this message appears :Invalid or Deleted File.

Thank you
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] puppet13th:
It's look like when updating from fw .58 it will not fully flash system partition.that why you still have root n recovery intact.

Sent from my Shakira X
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] lizz:
hi i have a Xperia Mini ST15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_kernel only.ftf 256Mb give a gigamail send you!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gyeben:
Can you send this one to me? Thanks!

My e-mail address: gyeben@gyeben.tk
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mil_house:
Hello

I want to try but all links are dead!

Thanks

Nicolas
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] AMIR REZAs:
Hi

The links are "Invalid or Deleted File".
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dingo_HR:
Everything worked

I had .62 from croatian region

1. downgraded easily with wotanserver.com on .52 (just follow their steps)

2. chosed advanced option and selected .52 than generic US version

After this I did not do anything with mobile (except SIM card was in but that is irrelevant)

3. Downloaded newes full flashtool used it like described in tutorial in this forum.

4. Rooted .52 and afer boot conected to wi-fi (skipped google&SE log in and acceptance as best I could)

5. Checked for new software version and upgraded over wi-fi.

6. After about 5 minutes everything was looking good and superuser was still here

7. Updated binary in superuser app.

8. Downloaded market enabler to try it and got supperuser question and everything worked fine !
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] R3wt3d:
plz update, file for Active is deleted:(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dingo_HR:
Use wotan server everything they have online and best off all except is free they have support online to help you fix any kind of problem.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RePlaYing:
Did u with this proces lost ur data, contracts, etc.?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mil_house:
thanks guy for the solution to donwgrade to .52 unlock and upgrade

but this isnt solution to root fw .62, is a good alternative, but not a real solution

SOME ONE can take the gentleness to upload the files we need to root .62 to the new mirror please

Thanks

Nicolas
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] shydo:
I see that downgrade and root is the best way now... but still waiting for something can root with fw .62

I try all but fail with fw .62:confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Just use WotanServer, it's easy, light and userfriendly program to downgrade your xperia's firmware.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Not just the best way, but the only way.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Dingo_HR:
I dod not have any of it because phone was hard reseted beffore, but I believe that Android 2.3 if you checked option for google recover can restore anything on phone.

Just now I realised that wi-fi password was recovered by gogle after initial log on to google account with SE.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] samu1player:
Fine! It Works! Try These, and them, update with pc companion
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] RePlaYing:
If i root phone now will root stay when i update on ICS?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Not sure, because ICS is not out for xperias and is not tested.