yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
Yes, seems like you have a bootloop.

Look in my signature in the rooting guide. Look at Step 2 for 4.0.2.A.0.62/69, there's explained how to flash the stock rom and root it. After that you look in the rooting guide how to root ics firmware. It's another method and your phone can't brick with it :)

Or you just head over to this tutorial, same as in my signature for rooting ics. There's explained how to flash gingerbread, root it and run local-prop, update and run push-root-files!

Hope you understand what I mean ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Pinaccle:
Thank you so much for your reply. If I want to use the method in your sig,will I have to start from step 2?

edit: My phone is working again, thank you! :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
I think you've got it back, but yes you had to start on point 2 for 4.0.2.A.0.62 ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] takkaros:
thanks for the nice tutorial. after a few tries it worked. The 3rd step confused me though. "REMEMBER: Just Flash The Kernel, see the image on the point 1 (above)". I thought this was referring to the first step and it took me some time to figure it out. Perhaps you can make that part a bit more clear!

anyway, im rooted. ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kralj:
Hi, Is this tutorial working with the new .587 update for sk17i?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] alone_in_dark:
Yes,but you have to flash 587 kernel at last step instead of 431 kernel
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kralj:
Sure, but I can not get to last step because on very first step Flashtool refuse to flash with Neo V kernel displaying error and aborting flash process after checking header. Did anyone get this tutorial to work with 587 on sk17i?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] woelank:
i'm root.... thanks ...

i got stuck with bootloop for hours on step 3, and to fix it.... just by removing the battery so it become completely off... simple but why can't i think of it from the beginning...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] riyadh.im:
Hi........done

:laugh::highfive::victory:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] alone_in_dark:
Is your bootloader Unlocked? You need to unlock bootloader for flashing kernel.

Follow this thread for rooting .587 : http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0 (Works 100%,I've rooted my sk17i from this tutorial)

Bootloader unlocking official method (You will lose "Track ID" functionality): http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1794800

If you are successful to flash MT11i kernel on your device,it will stuck into bootloop. Don't get afraid,it is normal.Root the phone.The process will take some time because your phone will get connected and disconnected all the time.After you see the confirmation message of rooting,unplug and remove the battery,insert it again.Then connect it with PC pressing the "vol - (down)". Now you can flash back the stock kernel with flashtool.

Be sure to :

To check "USB Debugging" from "development option" in settings and to choose "Mass storage mode" from "Xperia>Connectivity>USB connection mode" and enable "Unknown Sources" - from "Menu>Settings>Security" before going to flashing process. Good luck.. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] djsmeegy:
Rooting sk17i .587

Hello, I wanna to root sk17i based on .587, so if I'll follow procedure like described on http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41...art=0&tstart=0 is it possibility to unroot the device and flash inthere official fw? Need to be allways unlocked bootloader while rooting? Do you know, where is stored official fw or kernel? I dont know about it much, cause I have SGS3 and my friend has sk17i so we'd like to root it.

Does exist the "way back"? I'm gonna to root the phone and use some CFW.

Thanks, guys :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
Yes you can root it like explained in other tutorials here how to root .587. Just do it like there. The link you've posted isn't working ( i don't know if the tutorial you meant is working, but link gives an error)...

No you needn't unlock bootloader for rooting, it works without.

To unroot you can just flash the ftf file via flashtool and it will work. Downloadlinks are in someguyfromhells sticked post, if there are some missing search on sony talk ;)

Sent from my SK17i running Jelly Bean via CM10
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] kralj:
Hi, thnx for your detailed help. I succeeded rooting following steps from this tutorial but using some other kernel as using the one from this tutorial get stuck on the first step in flashboot. But tnx anyway. :good:

No need to unlock bootloader though.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] djsmeegy:
SK17i root

Thank you, so Ive downloaded flashtool and doomlords..... but when Im following the steps from http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0 I cannot download kernel. I need SK17i .0587 kernel to flash and root. And when I'll root phone, will be I able to install CFW?

Thanx, dude :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
On the link you have posted, there is the kernel for sk17i (xperia mini pro kernel), too?!

You mean a custom rom with cfw? Yes, but only custom roms for locked bootloader. These are in development section ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] djsmeegy:
I've wrote it wrong.there are only sk17 kernels. But I am little bit confused sk17 can be used for sk17i cant be? So which or where you've used and found it? I'm more confused:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
That's the same device, you can say just sk17 or sk17i. The only difference is between Sk17i and SK17a.

The Sk17i is for europe, the a for america (as far as I know).

But the kernel makes no difference. Just use mini pro kernel ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] djsmeegy:
Hello guys, me and my friend root sk17i, everything was ok, root was successful :) But my friend has installed x-parts to have cwm recovery and tried to install cfw and he had an error message - Error in sdcard status 7.

Do you know what we can do? Should we unlock bootloader or simply flash it? Do you have any metod to root and unlock bootloader?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
I made a tutorial how to unlock bootloader, the link is in my signature ;)

Is there a status 7 with any error like getprop, or does it show you an error with the custom rom you wanted to install? What did you want to install?

And are you sure the rom you were about to install is for locked bootloader and you are on the same android version at the moment (custom rom gingerbread= be on stock rom gingerbread; custom rom ice cream sandwich=be on stock rom ice cream sandwich).

The difference between gb and ics before installing the custom rom normally can't cause a status 7 error, but these are mistakes many people have problems with ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] djsmeegy:
He has ICS (before root it's been originally updated to .587 version and he wanted to install jellybean from here: http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/09/...peria-mini-pro-sk17i-sk17a-custom-firmware/2/ and about custom ROM - CyanogenMod10 source: FXP141 http://ul.to/f/d3vypv. There's not written about bootloader, myabe assumption is that the bootloader is unlocked.

So here is getprop description:

-- Installing: /sdcard/update.zip

Finding update package...

I:Update location: /sdcard/update.zip

Opening update package...

Installing update...

script aborted: assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "SK17i" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "SK17i" ||

getprop("ro.product.device") == "SK17a" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "SK17a" ||

getprop("ro.product.device") == "mango" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "mango"

assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "SK17i" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "SK17i" || getprop("ro.product.device") == "SK17a" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "SK17a" || getprop("ro.product.device") == "mango" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "mango"

E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.

So I suppose we have to unlock bootloader and then we will be able to install whatever cfw we wanna? Cause other people has JB on SK17i and they have had to install JB directly from ICS, but the main question is - should we unlock bootloader to make possibility to install any custom rom?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ISayABUSayC:
I have a different build number for my xmp : 4.1.B.0.587, can i still use this same method to root ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MoonBlade:
Yes
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] navneetkhare:
In the third step in the tutorial, you've said to flash back the kernel and provided a link to the ftf file for 4.0.4. Will the same ftf file work if I am using the build version as 4.1.B.0.587?

I am scared to try without being absolutely sure :laugh: :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Sorata4u:
Hey, you must flash the kernel from the .587 build, a link to that kernel is some posts ago to find ;)

sent from my SK17i with Tapatalk 2
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] tcprado:
Worked like a charm

Thank you, I have an SK17a bought a couple of days ago. Your method worked like a charm.

Since I have been looking for it for hours and downloading a lot of crap, one of the Doomlord methods I used accdentally did not work. It was v4. Using v1 from your post worked perfectly!

Many thanks.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] thbestsniper:
Blank screen

after i did the kernel thing and i try to switch on my phone.it just blank screen.help me.....

Do i need to wipe everything??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] dino_frank:
a huge thank u for your great post!!!! i am a beginner to rooting world and i atleast after 2 hours of breaking my head i successfully rooted my phone for the first time cheers..i tried some other methods but none worked :( i am really happy now i can remove 2 biggest bloatware facebook that i don t use and officesuite which is a resource hog :) recommended for users who have .587 update it works well ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Rayx Revive:
i did everything as told but now my phone is stuck in the red led bright back button boot-loop and i cant do anything, cant flash or anything else
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] krazybone:
If it's a Sony use wotanserver to restore it
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Rayx Revive:
i tried to check on their website, but it says its only for models before 12w12 and mine is 12w17. i would still like to continue rooting it since i read a few posts saying that they had the same issue but were able to go around it. iam really confused right now because its my first time,(Cm10.1'ing my gt-p3100 was so much easier)

---------- Post added at 11:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:35 AM ----------

@krazybone

i figured out a way to boot it in flash mode.

i connected my phone to the pc and started flashtools ( flashing the xxxx587 ftf)

when the sign came i removed the battery and pressed the vol.down button and then reinserted the battery, forcing it to boot in flash mode. and now its rooted ^^ :laugh:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] krazybone:
Awesome. You got it sorted. That wotan is like a saver. If all else fails. Alright happy rooting days.

There are some cool apps out there like force to sd app which by the way lite is all you need as reinstalling it resets the limit on it :rolleyes:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Rayx Revive:
hehehe...now i have another big issue...i can't reboot into recovery (more like i dont know how to), alas this whole thing is proving to be a little complicated for me. as for now, i have a device with ICS and its rooted, it can go into fastboot mode, when i try to get it into recovery the command prompt says searching for device, i tried ROM manager but it says the SK17I is not supported, so i installed X-Parts and wohoo, its now working wither :laugh:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Rayx Revive:
:confused:

i can get it into recovery mode.fastboot mode etc, but can't install CM7, CM9.1 or CM10! i keep getting the -Status 7 Error-

i can't seem to fastboot with the boot image file, it says you need to root your phone (its rooted, TB works, i have Superuser etc)

just so weird ! :eek:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] krazybone:
Yea that is weird? Hmmm wonder why, is your su up-to-date
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Rayx Revive:
heheheh...i feel stupid xD...i hadn't unlocked my bootloader :silly:, did that and fastbooted to CM10, now its installing..does it take more than 2-3 mins?

:good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] krazybone:
Nah man it's all part of the learning.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Themax13@hotmail.it:
Unroot

Thank you too much for the tutorial you provided.

But please answer this question: how to unroot my xperia sk17i in case of returning to warranty center in order to repair it?

thanks a lot again

Max
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
Just flash stock rom again with flashtool. You will loose all personal data (but I guess that's good, because the guys from sony needn't see your personal data on phone) ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] iwasntborntofollow:
SK17i rooting

Hello,

I have a SE Xperia Mini Pro that I'm trying to root

It's a pay as you go simlocked to the UK O2 network (ie I bought the phone and would like to feel like I actually own it)

O2 will not provide me with an unlock code for another 10 months.

The Configuration screen says Bootloader unlock allowed: no

The Wotan solution will not work (I tried) due to the manufacture date being too recent (as I understand it - my phone says 12w20)

I just want to be able to access my phone, use it, get rid of bloatware and use it as a testing device for apps.

I don't care about any software or data on the phone being deleted.

I am aware that rooting a device invalidates the guarantee.

The question is: can anyone point me to a reasonably failsafe method that will allow me to root the device or flash the firmware in order to liberate the phone from the shackles of this senseless tyranny? (and really bad games) I have been banging my head in circles on the world wide internet for a while now.

For example, will the method outlined at the top of this thread work? Would any other info about the phone be helpful?

Please let me know. Thank you!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] galaxys3lover:
rooting mini pro but with 4.1.B.0.587

I have the version 4.1.B.0.587 .. can i still use this method??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
Yes it should work ;)

Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.1
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] BHH95:
Nice tut
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] demon.xx:
Rooting .587 version

Firstly, thank you very much for your tutorial, it was nice and easy, :good: I managed to flash my SK17i but after that i found out that i was having the 4.1.B.0.587 build, but everything went fine nonetheless, only i get notification from my phone that there is update available to 4.1.B.0.587 (despite 4.1.B.0.587 being clerly written in options in my phone), should i try to update it even so? Will I lose the root functionality or will it be ok? Thank you very much for any ideas in advance. :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] iwasntborntofollow:
Bootloader question

Hello,

Firstly thank you for the great information. I have been looking all over for this kind of stuff and this forum is one of the few places that really delivers anything remotely useful.

Now I have looked far and wide and I cannot find a conclusive page or thread that categorically states whether the type of procedure outlined in the above tutorial will work if "Bootloader unlock allowed: no".

Basically is the bootloader permission status relevant if you are going to flash/root the device in this way.

I'd be very grateful if someone could let me know.

Many thanks!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
Rooting doesn't has any connection with bl so u can always root ur phone with unlocking bl .)

Press THANKS if I helped,

Best Regards,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
For all of you where your phone won't connect in flashmode, do it like this:

1. Reinstall all drivers for all devices/modes from flashtool -> drivers

2. Take the battery off the phone

3. Wait 15 seconds

4. Reinsert the battery

5. Hold volume down and while holding just connect your mobile. Don't press anything else! Just volume down and while holding it connect your phone!

Good luck ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] daceasar:
any idea?

installing adb drivers really annoys me.. i installed all the drivers in flashtool driver.exe yet flashtool is telling that there is no adb driver installed.. thereby, i cannot proceed flashing a kernel.. i notice that when i install the flashtool drivers, there is no sk17i or xperia mini pro in the list to install.. can anyone provide an info on how to install adb driver for xperia mini pro? thanks in advance..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mnishamk:
Are u on win 8?

If yes thats y

Here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2181363

If not install pccompaniun , itll have ur drivers too

And make sure that pcc is not running in the background while ur flashing

Also for flashing kernel u need fastboot drivers(last one in the list)

Don't forget to hit thanks:D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] daceasar:
help

no.. im on windows xp.. i already done installing the pcc and disable it in notification tab on my laptop yet it doesnt work.. most forums on sk17i will tell to just install the drivers in flashtool drivers .exe and everything will be fine.. sigh... maybe this is why many newbie (including me) will likely brick their device because of wrong info...

any other method in installing drivers? please, any help would be appreciated.. thanks.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
Try installing the whole of adb tools(sdk+eclipse) and run it, then go to task manager, processes,end adb.exe, then run flashtool and see if this works....though i'm not sure about it but no harm in trying :)

Best Regards,

AJ
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jymugwe:
Thanks

worked like a charm!

keep up the good work
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] barcelona7:
That's really useful
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] taher furious:
great thread, but i am using sk17i, build 4.1.B.0.

587

in the 3rd step what kernel should i use? link to .587 kernel please!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] wittechoco:
flashtool rooting

ok, so I read this tutorial and its entire thread. I tried to follow the steps mentioned here, but the links to the doomlord files appear to be idle...

Can somebody tell me if it is now possible to just root my SK17i .587 device running android 4.0.4 with the flash tool?

thanks!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] oziboy:
okay so my friend of mine wanted me to root his phone and update it to ICS so heres what i did: i flashed the official ICS rom to his sk17i and tried your method but it says it has no drivers i tried to install the drivers of flashtool in the drivers folder thingy but without success it couldnt find his phone still could any of you be kind to give me the link to get the drivers for sony ericsson xperia mini pro sk17i

thanks for in advance,

EDIT: okay well i did your steps successfully and reflashed the old kernel and installed root checker but root checker said: no root access can someone help me plz ASAP

tnahks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] oziboy:
Nvm everything fixed its running viperxperia mini pro on rage kernel works perfect
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] cat nap:
Help i bricked my friends phone!!!

I did exactly as u said and when i flashed the neo kernel it didn't boot. I tried to flash the stock rom but it wont boot either!!:crying:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] planeth0pe:
Error at 1st step.

Hi, I would like to ask your help guys.

What I've done:

-Preparations, phone settings set: No issues

-My Firmware is: 4.0.4 (B 4.1.B.0.587)

-Downloaded and installed ADB Drivers (no errors, seems working).

-Downloaded installed flashtool (Question: I wasn't sure if I could install it to another location other than c:\Flashtool, can I?)

-Downloaded and put together the Neo/New V 4.0.3 kernel as you specified.

Issue:

When I trying to flash the kernel at the first step explained. Flashtool asking me to turn off device, push back button (I know I have to push the volume down button instead on my mini pro), and I receive the error message in Flashtool:

28/027/2014 17:27:16 - ERROR -

28/027/2014 17:27:16 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

28/027/2014 17:27:16 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

28/027/2014 17:27:16 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

What driver should I install then? I got Win 7 x64bit Ultimate English OS installed. Or maybe I need to take some special driver setup steps as well?

Anyways, I'm curious if someone could help me.

Thanks in advance!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] HackWin:
4.1.B.0.587

Can i root my xperia active with 4.1.B.0.587
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] dehwidgifico:
Bricked mine. Don't do it.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luoyulong:
hello,guys.

to excuse my poor English,I am a Chinese.

there is the bug on my wifi，

if I connect the wlan such as “ChinaNet” , "CMCC","CMCC-EDU",and Every 2‘37 ’‘，the wifi will disconnect and auto connect rightnow.

if I connect the ohter WLAN hotspot, the problem will not appear.

the bug only on 2.3,,the 2.2 & 2.1 Not like this. Therefore, I believe that is the source cause of the bug.I look up to CM team compile the wlan source code for 2.3,and the bug only on 2.3(4.0 I have not test yet), so ,I want the CM team in exchange for 2.1's Source code.

Because of the "ChinaNet and CMCC" only in China,and I am a Rookie,so ,someone who can help me to suggestion the problem to CM team,

I really want use the 2.3.7,but the wlan bug makes me a headache.

(the bug not only on my device!I just one of them....)

there is the way of connect me..

Email address:luoyulong@live.com QQ:215352544

thanks

I really need Help///
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] draztikrhymez:
Just got the X from AT&T store yesterday and it's great so far
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] stumpyz9:
And the point of this thread is.....?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ECEXCURSION:
Same as the threads that say the phone sucks I presume...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] mbh87:
Its in accessories though lol
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] stumpyz9:
You mean the phone itself isnt an accesorie? :D
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] draztikrhymez:
Lmao was too hyped didn't notice
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] stormz:
With certain accessories these days, you could easily get one that ends up making the phone the actual accessory.
[LG Nitro HD] typhoonk:
May not be a huge deal, but I thought I'd ask.

I have cm9 nightly on a p935 Telus unit.

Everything works.

::

But why does it say unknown baseband in the about phone?
[LG Nitro HD] Malnilion:
Just a guess, but did you flash HO!NO!'s ICS CWM-flashable leak? If so, that's why.
[LG Nitro HD] typhoonk:
Nope.

But I did flash hohos bell rom before I flashed the nightlies.

Any fix?
[LG Nitro HD] drumist:
Do you have original baseband/firmware images for your device?