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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ajokay:
charging only works when phone is on after this?

Hi,

After doing all this i have ICS rooted, but now when i turn off the phone and want to charge it it gets in a bot loop instead of charging ( i get the sony logo,it shuts down starts upthe sony logo etc.).

When i turn the phone on and charge it no problem whatsoever any ideas?

Is this a known problem with the Arc s after applying this root thing?

greets,

Aj
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] the soup thief:
Upgrading from rooted 4.0.3 w CWM to 4.0.4

Hiya - sorry if this has already been answered - I've searched through the thread and found some info but as I'll explain, it hasn't really got me anywhere...

I've flashed 4.0.3 (4.1.A.0.562), rooted it and installed Clockworkmod a month or two back. All's working well, but I want to install 4.0.4

I've seen a couple of posts in this thread indicating that I can go straight from 4.1.A.0.562 to 4.1.B.0.431 by following the directions from the first post, beginning with number III

Just tried this a couple of times but when I run the 01-local-prop file it tells me it can't find a rooted device - that my phone isn't currently rooted. It absolutely is, as I have loads of apps on there with root access

Anyone got any suggestions?

Do I need just to start at the very beginning, go back to Gingerbread and follow from instruction number I?

Thanks for any pointers

Also, and this is probably a really lazy and stupid question, so sorry in advance, but I'm wondering why, if I have CWM installed, I need to go through all this pallaver... my last phone was a ZTE blade - I flashed new firmware daily using CWM - is it not possible to flash new firmware using CWM on the Ray?

As I say, sorry if that's a stupid question - if it is, could someone explain why pls

Thanks in advance
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
4.1.B.0.431 should be available as OTA update for Ray, Arc S and Neo V. And if I am not mistaken, OTA keeps the root there.

Other thing - USB debugging needs to be enabled.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Feanor88:
But maybe OTA is not possible with CWM installed.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] the soup thief:
Thanks both Someguyfromhell and Feanor88 for replying so very quickly!

I should have mentioned - the OTA update icon appeared last evening (inspite of having CWM)

I read somewhere in this thread that if your bootloader is unlocked and you accept an OTA update it will brick the device. I applied to Sony to get the bootloader unlock code but never actually got round to unlocking it (pretty dumb, I know, but I was all gung ho about doing it and got distracted)

Any guesses if I'd run any risk of bricking if I accepted the update (simply because my device has been issued an unlock code?)

Also Someguyfromhell, how confident are you that Root access will remain intact? Obv if I lose it I can go rooting again, but it would just be a bit of a PITA

Thanks again to both for your very helpful replies

Edit

Just noticed the post by DragonClawsAreSharp from this morning advising against using OTA updates on rooted devices for fear of brickage. Not really sure which way to go...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
OTA on a rooted phone makes the phone brick. That's what is said. In some cases it need not brick, as it did not for .58 to .62.

Check some Arc S/ Neo V or Ray forum and see what users there have to say. I never heard anyone mentioning to update from 4.0.3 to 4.0.4 over the air, for keeping root, but you can check.

That's correct. OTA will not be possible with the modified files.

Here are what you can do. You can try to change the connectivity mode of your phone, and your phone will be detected as a rooted phone then. You can try to install the latest vresion of PC Companion, and also install the .exe at /drivers folder of flashtool, ensuring installation of drivers.

If none of this works, you will downgrade to Ginger Bread and then update to 4.0.4, following from step I of this tutorial.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Rooting doesn't affect OTA update.

When we still used Gingerbread, while having rooted .58, you could make OTA update to .62 and you kept the root. I am not sure, but it might be the same on ICS. It hasn't been tested, I haven't checked in Arc S/Ray forums much, so I am not sure about it.

Rooting doesn't brick your phone. It is the unlocked bootloader that does.

If you unlock the bootloader with official way, then your phone will get bricked during OTA update. In that case, you can still unbrick it(check my tutorial for it) or relock the bootloader before the update.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] puppet13th:
Doing OTA update on officially unlocked bootloader device will mostly brick the device

Doing OTA update on rooted or patched bootloader will not brick the device.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Thanks for clearing it (cannot hit Thanks. 8 thanks per day over).

Anyways, check this link.

http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Why_Root

(This is the website I refer to friends when they ask what are the disadvantages of rooting. :P)

Anyways. OTA are not allowed in most cases on modified software. That's why you can not update over the air while on stock SONY ROM and CWM installed at /system.

Similar restrictions are supposed to be there even if your phone is rooted. That's why we have something called OTA Survival Mode is SuperSu by CF.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&feature=search_result

As someguyfromhell said, you might not brick your device. You simply will not be able to update. So there's no harm in trying.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
On Sony Ericsson 2011 Xperia phones, Gingerbread OTA update kept the root. I don't know about CWM, if it affects or not.

I have personally many times done OTA update to .62 firmware in order to keep root and never had problems. As long as your bootloader is locked, you won't get any bricks. Superuser stayed also there.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] the soup thief:
Again, thanks all for sharing your wisdom. Emboldened, I grew a pair and tried to install the OTA update on my Ray

Alas it failed. It went through the motions, resetting a couple or three times then just rebooted into the old Rom, all data etc intact

Looks like I'll have to follow the tutorial and upgrade by way of gingerbread...

Presumably clockwork was the spanner in the works

Thanks again!

nuts - just set about downgrading to gingerbread and noticed this from page one

Will keep an eye on it
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] puppet13th:
I have some theory how OTA update that preserve user data(mostly it will) works

The basic : OTA run directly on the device, so no need PC or Laptop to do it. Just the device and working internet connection.

So how OTA update was installed?

Here my theory :

1. Full flash over system partition

2. Extract update to system partition(all)

3. Extract update to system partition(partial)

All data was preserved, maybe it will do some cleanup like formatting cache partition or clearing dalvik-cache

OTA update on gingerbread fw<62 to fw>=62 that preserve root files --> theories no 2 and 3 applies

As we know su binary and superuser.apk was not part of the system it will not overwritten.

For CWM Recovery to survive after OTA update,i think the chance is zero.

chargemon binary was hijacked for working CWM Recovery on xperia device.

chargemon was part of system files and will be overwritten if theory 2 applies.

chargemon will still intact if theory no 3 applies.

Maybe theory no 3 only applies if we do OTA update from GB to GB(like fw.42 to fw.62)

I don't think theory no 3 will applies on OTA update from GB to ICS. The system change was a lot compared GB to GB update.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
OTA updates only replace the files, that were edited. Else it would have to download the whole ROM again.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Exactly what I had said to Till when he had opened a thread asking why OTA was not possible on his phone. During OTA, as Puppet said, files that needs to be edited have dependancies on the files replaced during installing CWM. All the depandant files are verified before the process starts to prevent failure of the update. This verification fails and the OTA update fails at the very first step.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tianGO:
Hey guys, I've got a little question.

In regard to updating the sk17a, considering that the links listed in the op are the 4.0.2.A.0.62 (which cannot be rooted), and the 4.0.2.A.0.58 branded for Telcel, is there any problem with flashing a firmware for the sk17i model, rooting it, and then flash the ICS firmware for the sk17a model?

I've been googling for a while and couldn't find a generic 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware for the sk17a model, a lot of people back in the day used Wotan Server to update their phones.

Thank you!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
I have branded .58 for SK17a, but I don't think it should be a problem. Link in signature.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
The update from gb to ics is a huge change in the system files. So, it is always recommended that you do a fresh install. For that you need to connect your phone to the PC and do a software repair using PCC or SUS. Your WiFi should start working again after that.

If you want your apps back them up now. Using some application like AppMonster. You will get apks of the files and you can install them later on after the software repair.

You can follow the method in this thread if you want root too.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Original Post edited. Removed the mention of the extra thing that was needed to be done in case v2 was used. Because v2 is no more available on the internet, and its thus irrelevant now.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] puppet13th:
to minimize problem after updated to ICS 4.0.4,do factory reset/full wipe after you have rooted then reinstall apps.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Izzy Stinson:
you should also add that this tutorial can also root gb .62 fw
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Yup. I will add. :D

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] B4R7H:
can the root still working after i do the repair via SUS?? sorry asking such a noob question...i just need the confirmation..:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
You can do a factory reset rather. If you are afraid of the issues that might be caused after the update.

About repair, I never tried, but IMO, you loose root if you do a software repair. This is because the software repair causes the phone memory to be flashed again too. So, su files get removed I think.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] B4R7H:
Thanks mate...:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Ticklefish:
Dead link for the sk17i ICS ftf. :(

I'm guessing that, if you're already on a rooted GB rom, you can just skip to part IV and flash the 4.0.4 rom?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
No. You can skip to part 3. Part 3 is very essential.

About dead link, I am sorry. I can not upload my own links very soon, as I am having a very low bandwidth internet connection at home. Search in XDA for more links. I am editing OP and adding a few links now.

Thanks,

Rick

Hit Thanks if I helped you
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Ticklefish:
Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying that. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] assasins007:
Thanks..

Thanks All for guidance,

Right now I am doing repair... will root later when in need of memory...

Special thanks to DragonClaw... Looking forward for your future Guidance..

Where you from..???
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Edited OP. Added this info:

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] swarshah:
I've done and i have root access but lot of problem is here

-Lot of lag working too slow

-Camera is not working

-Vibrate is not working

-Videos is not working

-Live wallpaper is not working

-And many others
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SoloRazr:
Now that is weird.

I have rooted mine using the same TUT and everything is working well. Just what exactly did you do?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] swarshah:
Yes i did exactly what is shown in TUT but somehow i'm having problems.

I think we haven't wiped data of GB that's why it's behaving like this?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
No. It's not an issue with the root. That's impossible. Now tell what exactly did you do? Did you start from the very beginning? Flashing the GB Rom and so on? Or you were in GB previously?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] swarshah:
No i was on GB 58 FW with root so i started from III step and downloaded XperiaRoot.rev3 and extract than ran 01-local-prop.cmd and followed that instructions and done that successfully.

After that in flashtools i had marked wipe cache and wipe app logs rest of all are unmarked as shown in tut image.

And flashing done! i restarted my phone it's booted successfully and after that some 205 application updating then ICS comes up and i found too much lag in my LWW and other things is not working as i mentioned above.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SoloRazr:
Looks like you missed this step:

V. Root 4.0.4 ROM:

From the Xperia-ROOT.rev3.zip file you downloaded earlier in step 3, open the file 02-push-root-files.cmd.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] swarshah:
OMG i missed that i thought it was only if phone goes in bootloop.

Anyway let me try once again thanks.

Does more flashing harm my device ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] YoursTruly98:
I did all the steps. After the flashing finished my phone didn't reboot, so I disconnected It, and it wont turn on now. When I try to turn it on the green led Blinks.

I have LWW - wt19i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Send the log of the Flashtool process.

Or you might try to flash the ROM again.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] lucaslexford:
this is work for me, thanks for the guide :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ajokay:
thanks Feanor88, i installed according to that thread, it now strts up the phone but sometimes locks the phone.

But thanks anyway.. btw i pressed your thanks button for it.

greets Aj

---------- Post added at 06:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:08 PM ----------

found this link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1715898

which solved my problems.

Greets AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mmhasanovee:
those who have sensor back button, they have to press the down volume key, so that should be mentioned -_- I have wasted my few times to get connected with the flash tool....BTW thanks for a good tut
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nikola1970:
Hi,

if I downgrade to 0.42 and root can i get 0.62 via update service from phone? or its not possible anymore? i dont like ICS on my phone.

regards
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Why don't you flash .62 instead of using SUS?

Anyways, coming to your question. Depending on your region and SI Number of the .42 firmware you flash, you might get the update to ICS or to .62

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] perosdroid:
I have problems with root.

I can not give permission superuser.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nikola1970:
seems like you dont unterstood me :)

now i am on ICS, i want to go back to GB, but i want root on GB too, so i will flash my phone to 0.42 and easily root that firmware, so i asked can I update to 0.62 via FOTA? root will be there if i do that via FOTA, is 0.62 still available via fota if you have GB? because i know that you cant update to ics via fota :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Feanor88:
Downgrade, root and don't install CWM, since it interferes with OTA update.

You should be able to update OTA to .62 and then install CWM if you want.

If you find out you cannot update OTA, just follow this tutorial and flash .62 instead of ICS. You'll have a rooted .62 :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nikola1970:
Thank you Fenaor

seems i cant downgrade with flashtool, i am holding back button, but nothing happens :/

27/032/2012 11:32:26 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

27/033/2012 11:33:01 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

27/033/2012 11:33:01 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

i am in mass storage mode
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Hold volume down button and plug in USB. :).

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BombayBoy:
Or try with menu key
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Wrong.

For our phones, this applies

That means, turn off your phone, hold down Volume DOWN button and connect the USB cable.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nikola1970:
i started rooting process but last 5min noting happens
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Feanor88:
Enable USB Debugging and Unknown sources, turn your phone ON, plug it to your PC and then start rooting. If nothing happens, unplug your phone, close the program and try again.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nikola1970:
maybe i dont have adb drivers :facepalm: what is the most easy way to install adb drivers? :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Feanor88:
Plug your phone and install PC Companion :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Install Android SDK, open it and install the required packages.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BlackArtsInc:
This method works fine!

Thank you!

N.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nikola1970:
thank you guys, rooted and updated

cheers :)

Since my phone is rooted now, i deleted some bloatware, can you tell me what to do more, to got better expirence on my phone? :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] anivesh93:
super cool method!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Samiactive:
Cant root my phone

Hi, i have a xperia active and almost everything works, besides getting to this step when we are going to click 02-push-root-files.cmd when i click it nothing happens :S i can root gingerbread but when i try to root ICS i cant, cuz nothing happens, please help
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] anivesh93:
did you do factory reset after flashing ICS??

if yes,dont do it..

u will have to start from scratch again
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Make sure you ran the 01-local.prop file while on a rooted GB build.

Make sure latest version of PC Companion is installed.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zerorated24:
just want to clarify

I am about to use this method now to root my phone. For the information of the people here I am in my official firmware 1244-2098_4.1.B.0.431 GENERIC-user

My question is, if I flash my "OWN" backed up firmware using flashtool and SUS in step IV. Flash 4.0.4 ROM:, will this procedures work fine? I'm a noob here and I cant afford to damage my phone because it's just 1 week old:D

I dont want to use the firmware provided in the link, I just want to use my own backed up firmware so I wont void my warranty and my CDA remains as is

Please help me guys, I want to try this but I want to use my own 4.0.4 firmware
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] anivesh93:
1)go to gingerbread(preferable .58) from the links provided

2)root it

3)run the cmd file on GB

3)upgrade to ICS (you may use your own .ftf file,I had used mine)

4)run the cmd file to be run on ICS

voila !!

rooted 4.1.B.0.431
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zerorated24:
Sir, my phone is xperia mini st15i and .58 is not included in the links provided, so this means I have to use .42 to downgrade right? sorry if I ask this noobish question, just want to make sure;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] anivesh93:
use .42,it will be fine :)

even I was a noob a week back :)

follow the right steps everything will be fine
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] YoursTruly98:
I have SE Live With Walkman, and I would like to upgrade to ICS by this metod. However, before I start I have a question (I always like to check in detail before doing anything to my dear phone :) ). I'm currently running stock rooted .62 Gingerbread with ClockWork Mod Recovery (CWM) installed. Are there any possibilities of problems in regards to installed CWM while flashing a 4.0.4 ICS.

I would really aprecciate your answer, and I like clicking the thanks button :) .
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
No. It will have absolutely no effects at all. Anyways. Since you are rooted already, you can start from step 3 of my tutorial

Follow the steps carefully and all should be fine.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zerorated24:
Hi sir after i successfully rooted to .42, and clicked the 01.local-prop, the command prompt always says waiting for device. what is happening sir?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] anivesh93:
-firstly check if u got rooted or not(in the app drawer,u will have an app called superuser if rooted)

-check usb debugging and unknown sources

it shud work if you do it in the correct manner :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zerorated24:
yes sir i have superuser icon color green, :victory: i already checked usb debugging and unknown sources, I dont know whats ging on here

I also have installed the latest pc companion and usb drivers in the flashtool folder
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] anivesh93:
try rebooting your device and starting the cmd again...hope it works :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] zerorated24:
should I do this step with my phone turned off?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] anivesh93:
first reboot your phone and then run cmd
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Change connectivity mode of your phone and try.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hassaan_july:
I Am facing little problem.. I have tried this method and early it worked for me.. But I am trying Today and I am facing Bug ... My vibration is Not working When i flash it to ICS.. It's working in GB... :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] merhan94:
Great :-)

Great thread , thanks !
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nyapheng:
i try to root my active in GB 2.3.4 0.62 but i cant any other easy way i can root my active?thanks first
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Other way is

1. Downgrade to .58 or .42.

2. Root using DoomLord ToolKit

3. Update Over the Air using Update Centre app to .62

Thanks,

Rick