yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] juliospinoza:
Well, did you checked that the ADB drivers are correctly? try going to this post

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0LqQ6ThWvE&feature=player_embedded

This is the easy way to get the ADB drivers on your computer

by the way, this is an only English forum

regards!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] emwgee:
Just got my Xperia S rooted last evening.

Things went smoothly without mishaps by just following the procedure.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Alienware_M:
Very thank juliospinoza help...

But I use the open "STEP1. EXE" or display unable to connect to the adb...

But SONY's official upgrade software can connect..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xperseus:
Xperia P seems to be fully ignored. No rooting solution for locked bootloader so far. Have been waiting for weeks.. :-(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] npk21:
NO recovery, No roms, No Kernels for us :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alphine.zzz:
Youre searching for something this method doesnt provide. Why dont you unlock your bootloader? You'll get everything. Lol.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] npk21:
I would like to but my phone was just sim-unlocked nd the bootloader status says "NO" for unlocking !! :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] proliant:
SO-02D

SO-02D flashed with Generic CH (1257-3740) XPERIA S LT26i ROM (6.1.A.0.452), gain root privilege successfully :laugh:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] eazyrider:
At LAST... Im rooted I had to clear the internal storage as well as a factory reset.

Huge thanks to the people for cracking this one :laugh::good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hello_hello:
Cleaning internal memory and factory rest won't remove root?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] richteralan:
No.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Afia2k8:
I think you're adb isn't up to date.

Try this: http://www.thespicygadgematics.com/search/label/adb

Use the PDA Net method which is the fastest. If all still doesnt work, try to use another computer.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ryan25012003:
Hi. Sorry for noob question but everytime i launch flastool i get this error message:

java.lang.NullPointerException

at gui.FlasherGUI.main(FlasherGUI.java:178)

at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)

at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)

at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknown Source)

at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)

at com.exe4j.runtime.LauncherEngine.launch(Unknown Source)

at com.exe4j.runtime.WinLauncher.main(Unknown Source)

I have a win7 x64 laptop and i ran the flastool64 version.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lcsiew:
help - stuck at step 3

hi guys

i have ran into big problem at step 3...

my phone restarts infinitely...each time it boot up, SONY will be shown, then XPERIA will be shown...and then it restarts again!!

what i did was, i Force Close the acore message for many times, and then i ran Step3.bat and at sometimes, the acore message pops up again...and then the infinite restarts happens!

help pls...im sweating profusely now...

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i think i solved the restarting issue by reflashing to stock gingerbread and wipe all the data...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Legacy3003:
Hi on step 7 when using flashtool i get the following error:

07/029/2012 12:29:26 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

07/029/2012 12:29:26 - INFO - Reading device information

07/029/2012 12:29:26 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

07/029/2012 12:29:26 - INFO - Start Flashing

07/029/2012 12:29:26 - INFO - Flashing loader

07/029/2012 12:29:28 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_de72 - Version : R5C004 / Bootloader status : NOT_ROOTABLE

07/029/2012 12:29:28 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check

07/029/2012 12:29:28 - INFO - Flashing partition-image.sin

07/029/2012 12:29:29 - INFO - Ending flash session

07/029/2012 12:29:30 - ERROR -

07/029/2012 12:29:30 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

Any suggestions?

I attempted again but without "Exclude partition checked and now its stuck in a boot loop???
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] mhbmutu:
Xperia P

can this be done on xperia P? im stuck because I have a locked bootloader and no fastboot
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Legacy3003:
Im not sure why step 8 is so specific but I had so many problems trying to flash the way step 8 says. I thought "forget it I'll Flash back to normal and do it another day" Which I did and it has super user access. Only difference between what I did and step 8 says is: I checked all the exclude box's except, exclude partition adn exclude fota.

Now it works perfectly.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] memazy:
deleted :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
deleted
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lcsiew:
so after i rooted, if i want to change the firmware using flashtool, what settings should i use in the flashtool?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] bangau1:
How to downgrade to GB

Hi, so I understand, for ICS XPS, the device must be downgraded to GB in order to be rooted (without unlocking bootloader). But I don't know how to downgrade from ICS to GB. Anyone know any tutorial downgrading to GB?

My Xperia Build Number: 6.1.A.0.452

Android version = 4.0.4
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] prtbrown:
in step 4, i am getting:

### Processing!

--- Waiting for ADB connection

--- Installing busybox

Unable to chmod /data/local/acrohd/step4.sh: No such file or directory

/system/bin/sh: /data/local/acrohd/step4.sh: not found

### STEP 4 Completed

Press any key to continue . . .

is this normal?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lullesha:
Yes.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] graimondi:
works for me

rooted fine after a couple of attempts.

had some issues with flashtool and a loop reboot once, but after leaving it to settle a few hours I was able to flash it again.

Don't think this had anything to do with the unroot process, only seemed the drivers were gone and phone was not entering flashmode... very strange

all great now

thanks!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] memazy:
Just flash some GB firmware using Flashtool :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shakeyabooti:
Works for me :o

Great Job!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] creekchubpikie:
Hi - I got to step 3 and then got errors duing the flash. Phone is now on ICS but virtually unusable due to error messages on home page. (ie unfornunately the process com.android.phone has stopped )etc.

How to I revert to Ginderbread ? Any advice greatfully received.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lord Takyon:
To revert just flash gb again.

Sent from my XperiaS via transwarp conduit.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lcsiew:
ok i followed the first few steps, but in the end i used SG ICS, and it turns out not having root access after that...do i need to use the ICS ts provided all the way till end?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gamesky:
same thing for me when I tried to root my ICS, which I unchecked exclude "exclude partion" in the exclude box, then it can flash properly, else it will return "flash aborted" in flashtool if I ticked that ...not sure what's the problem;..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] hello_hello:
I would suggest you two to try another guide which is based on this.

I am also having issue when following this. I got busybox installed but SU cannot update binary.

Basically both of guides are the same thing but if you can't get this to work, no harm to try the other one.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] indesisiv:
Silly question but i don't want to end up having to do this all again.

If i want to flash a different version of ICS what settings do i need to

A) Not wipe any of my data

B) To keep root.

THanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] corum3:
Good tutorial, works for this NOOB, Thanks

Worked on 3rd attempt (my errors on the 1st 2 attempts). :silly:

Now I have an Xperia S Black, with Root, many thanks to everyone involved.

Boot loader is still locked, but I am sure that will be sorted soon.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Porchy12:
Hi guys,

I have carried out all the steps, and everything seemed to go well....

BUT I am having trouble finding out if it is rooted or not!

How can I find out?

EDIT

I have found out that I have root access! :)

So my next step, is figuring out how to overclock it... :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waiflih:
You can't overclock. There's no modules available. The only way to overclock now is to flash a custom kernel
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kobolt99:
I got the root on ICS at first. After that, I deleted and uninstalled apps or files that were reported as useless. Now I'm having a lot of force closings, freezings and crashings when using (mainly) Twitter, Facebook, Stumble, and Apex Launcher ...

So I was wondering if you are having similar problems or probably I screwed up something when deleting files...

Should I do the full process again? or just flash back again ICS?

Thanx
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] android addicts:
Use older version Flashtool. I also got this error when i updated to the latest version.

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Friends is this normal? :confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BluechipJ:
Just in case anyone needs a video guide with timings on each step:

[YOUTUBE]EHJFVdhPM6k&hd=1[/YOUTUBE]
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] efx_d3:
perfect!

half an hour late,

but worth it

I am already root

excellent work!

(locked bootloader) ñ_ñ
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] edwardright:
nice job~ thx for share~

i just have a question~

if i want to keep my data, how can i do?

after step 6, do i have root my phone? can i backup my data before step 7?

thx~
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tompattman:
This works perfectly, thanks for sharing :)

Ooi, does this mean we'll be able to flash ROM's without unlocking the bootloader anytime soon? I'm not too keen on the idea of losing all my DRM keys...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lord Takyon:
Dude, you can't just delete everything someone else does. You might delete something YOU need.

Have you tried wiping cache, etc....

You should learn what each item is before you delete it, also back everything up. Titanium backup will let you freeze apps, ideal for testing.

Sent from my XperiaS via transwarp conduit.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Sikiduck:
Which and where can I get GB ftf file to downgrade to?

After that, when upgrading to ICS, can I flash the ICS ftf file from Update Service?

Creating ftf from only the biggest file from blob_fs and flash it?

Or can I just use Update Service and upgrade without wiping?

So if I understand right, it's:

1. do step 3 when already running ICS on the phone

2. downgrade to GB .75

3. execute step3.bat

4. execute step4.bat

5. execute step5.bat

6. upgrade to ICS by using Update Service and wipe

Am I right, or..?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kevin.26:
Does this work with the Xperia U?

Thanks :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KeiranFTW:
Nope
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kevin.26:
And is it expected some investigation to make it work?

Thanks :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] KeiranFTW:
Not at the moment, no, I don't know of any development into rooting this device.

However, when exploits for other devices are found, they may work on this device.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Sikiduck:
This guide is so ****ing confusing.

Flash ICS 3 times?!!?

I just downgradet to GB .75, ran step1 and was going to flash ICS but now I get this traingle on the screen and then it turns off.

Wtf is wrong now?

EDIT: Forget it. Manage to restore with Update Service, **** this rooting. Create a properly guide first.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Barnabus_six9:
It's working in 100 percentage, mate. Guide is pretty cool ;) (check your system)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MizuhoChan:
So if I root, what sort of stuff would I be able to do, that I can't do without root? I know what I'd normally be able to do, but I see that overclocking is something that won't work, which is the primary reason I'd want it.

So what are the advantages, with a locked bootloader still?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lord Takyon:
Access to everything is what gives root power. It is simple to work with system files, and you can delete a ton more junk.

I also use setcpu to let the phone idle at 192mhz rather than 384mhz, it's given me no problems so far.

Sent from my XperiaS via transwarp conduit.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Sikiduck:
Yeah of course it may work, but I'm just saying that the guide is ****ing confusing. Just spent all my time ****ing with this guide, so I did'nt have time to try the other rooting guide for locked bl's. So irritating. And either did he answer on PM.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] corum3:
Total noob like me did it with this tutorial.

It worked for me, it did seem a little confusing at the first attempt,But then I am a total Noob at this stuff.

For me It was just getting back too the original Ginger Bread, once your on that its all pretty simple step by step.:silly:

Make sure the flash to GB 6.0.A.3.67 works ok and then take it from there.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MarkMRL:
Worked fine on my XS. I didn't get the force close and my phone didn't reboot when the guide said it might.

I assume to restore the phone to full stock, flashing the stock rom back on is enough, right?

Also, I assume there is no CWM recovery for now, right?

And finally, is there a battery % mod for ICS yet? I can't find it.

And what about supercharging?

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ikky24786:
Hi,

if i used this method to root my device but go back to the official ICS update will my phone still be under warranty or not ?

Thanks in advance
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waiflih:
You're wrong, there is cwm: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] WasherUK:
Could you please clear up the DRM key thing for me?

If I gain root do a loose all my app purchases???
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
You don't lose app purchases with root.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shoz_on4u:
phone bricked

Hi,

Please help me out i had just finished the step 1 and was about to flash the ICS firmware but when i was trying to connect the phone in flash mode it wasn't then i checked for normal connection then also it did not show any led then i tried to connect it to the charger but still no led :(

I tried the hard reset button but still no success like vol up and down with power button still no success.

Please help me out if anything i can do to bring my phone back to life.

Please reply ASAP

Thanks and regards.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Porchy12:
Ahhh poo.

Im guessing I need an unlockabke bootloader for that? :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Mr_Porter:
I'm i right in saying that we will not lose any DRM data as the bootloader is still locked.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MizuhoChan:
Hmm... just one more thing... do you have to use the generic ICS? I have that installed already and it's fine, but I'm just wondering if we can use a custom one from the development section? Or would it be worth waiting for that new firmware version I saw in another thread here?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waiflih:
All those roms are for custom kernels, so we can't use them
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MarkMRL:
Guys, I think I have some problem with SU.

I can't install the supercharger script, and I can't access system files with Android Commander on my computer (says I have no root).

What's the proper way to install SuperUser? And BusyBox?

Some apps work though, for example Titanium Backup, but it can't restore apps, it basically hangs and the operation never completes.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waiflih:
Download "SuperSU" and "BusyBox Installer" from market. Those binaries seem to work properly with all apps
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MarkMRL:
Did that right now, I still get an error that says pgrep applet not found.

And then the script can't find the launcher.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waiflih:
Did you use advanced install with busybox installer?

Another thing you have to have installed to run supercharger is the init.d scripts, but with this I can't help :(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] gvoczelka:
Hello!

I have tried to install MIUI 2.7.6 from this CWM Recovery, and after then install the zip file, recovery crashed.

I installed again the offical ics with flashtool, and i have rooted the phone again, and installed this CWM.

The problem: before install the MIUI, i have made a backup from my used offical ics, and after the reroot end reinstall the recovery, i can't restore the backed up rom. Please help me. Thanks :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] quinnurin:
so basicly your phone gets another Si number, 1257-3740, instead the number on your back. does this work on all xperia S ? :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waiflih:
That happened to me once. I just rerooted and used "busybox installer" to install all the other binaries and everything went fine :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] vertico.max:
Just want to confirm that this installation works.

all the gibberish on your command prompt during the running of bat files are essentially Japanese text which if your computer doesnt have the encoding install.

It took me awhile to install since i kept leaving Flashtool open and ADB cannot lock to the device.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] xhark:
Successfully on second time

Hi, my Xperia S is rooting now!! i try many firmware but the best for me is the Nordic combined. The other ones (iberia and CH) was so lagly.

I have a Xperia from spain with orange firmware and i apply the process starting from the Central Europe Generic firmware.

Now it's time exploid the bootloader :o

Good job for the scene and many thanks!!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] sengakae:
I'm on step 4.

"After your boot set up is complete you will see ‘acore process closed (stopped working) unexpectedly’, just close the dialog box and wait for the phone to settle."

Instead of that message, my phone constantly pops up "Unfortunately, Xperia Home has stopped", and won't go away. What should I do?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lord Takyon:
Mine did the same,I just carried on regardless and it was cool.

Sent from my XperiaS via transwarp conduit.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] armar91:
Works on xperia u?

Inviato dal mio ST25i con Tapatalk 2
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] barneydade:
Would anyone be able to do this on skype for me?

Skype: barneydade

Also team veiwer? I know this may seem easy for some people but I am having serious trouble...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shoz_on4u:
I had some serious trouble too intact I bricked my cell but somehow I brought it back to life. You do 1 thing search for rooting tool kit thread its the best and saves your time too just run the run.bat file and follow the instruction:)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] barneydade:
I found this thread. Is it correct? Also it says requirements ICS but seeing as my xperia s is on o2 I only have gingerbread.... I still dont know if that would be a problem

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lord Takyon:
I've no idea if starting with the wrong fw would be bad, but if you don't follow the instructions then you can only blame yourself if it goes wrong :-)

:edit: you have the wrong thread. xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28349574

Sent from my XperiaS via transwarp conduit.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] logimen:
I tried this guide but after step2 then flash when I started my Sxs i got constant fc of xperia launcher so I cant proceed to step3. Then I made a flash with wipe everyrything and I got myphone working but now I cant get through step3 cuz of read error or something like this. So actually I have ICS without root and with locked BL :-(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] shoz_on4u:
Followthis method http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php...eriaSrootingKit 1.0.4 (For Locked Bootloader)

The batch file is in English let me know if you still have problems:)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jay.rahman87:
Hi i could use all the help possible

i tryed rooting my xperia s which has a locked bootloader (using guide provided) last step something didnt work and now my device wont boot up and is stuck in a bootloop.

i have tryed a hard reset with no luck and when i use flashtool again i cant flash a firmware please guys could do with all the help

cheers
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
if you would read back, this has been answered:

press and hold simultaneously on vol-up,vol-down, and power buttons. wait until your phone would auto shutdown.

reflash original .ftf using flashtool, check all "wipe" options, uncheck all "exclude" options, check "no final verification".

root again at you own risk.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] steryman:
Just hold Power and Volume UP till it shuts down(holding too long/till feeling vibration will make it reboot, so you gotta stop immediately the screen turns black) and then connect it in flashmode again to be able to use flashtool to flash the ftf. You can't flash a ftf if you're not in flashmode(hold volume down when connecting USB cable).
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jay.rahman87:
Hey guys thanks for your advice, managed the get the phone up and running, i appreciate the support given here.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tommyrumbler:
show your appreciation by clicking on the thanks button for those you feel helped you.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DennisDD78:
Friends, can i root GB, NOT ICS using this rooting manual ? Or this is only for ICS ? Wanna try to root my Xperia Ion with this method.

Thank you!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Deniz.S:
yes you can. just follow all the steps and flash GB instead of ics for the last step, but you do have to use ics in the first few steps.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DennisDD78:
Unfortunately there`s no ICS for my device yet :( I can not use GB in all steps ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] waiflih:
No. The vuln is initiated in GB, and then can be only exploited in ICS
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] DennisDD78:
I`ve got you, thanks.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] stevoh84:
I get to step 4 and this happens....I've had this twice in a row now.

Device connected in flash mode

15/006/2012 14:06:36 - INFO - Selected LT26i_6.0.A.3.75_Generic NL.ftf

15/006/2012 14:06:36 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

15/007/2012 14:07:06 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

15/007/2012 14:07:06 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

15/007/2012 14:07:06 - INFO - Reading device information

It just hangs on this stage until the end of time
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] alchemis:
the thing is that..... i managed to get my phone rooted without any issue....but.............. but......... funny thing is that the phone response is worse than non rooted ICS.... my main screen draws much slower than my previous non rooted ICS firmware... i tried some build.prop tweak since i'm on root... it doesn't help... it's just not smooth.. i'm going to re-try again... see if anything i missed or i haven't settle the phone well enough before proceeding the steps.....

i'm asking if anyone got the same issue as me ...... ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] defsix:
After you've rooted and got your version of ICS or GB do a factory reset, wipe everything ( you can keep your files on the SD card ). I did this and it's like new again.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MarkMRL:
Today I ran a benchmark, and I noticed that my scores are basically halved! I got 1600 in quadrant, which is just insanely low for this device. Something must have gone wrong with this root method. Also, my phone takes FOREVER to charge. Rooting with this method is the only thing I did on my phone in the last days, so it must be the culprit.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] db_darryl:
I'm glad this worked as it says on the tin especially as Sony have been taking their sweet time with the official UK version of ICS and with my phone being attached to a network meaning I can't unlock the bootloader. The instructions are clear and if you follow them then you can't really go wrong.

Thumbs up to those who have developed the exploit
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] kaizokan:
relock from official unlock

EDIT: nevermind! :o

(why no add the recovery thread link on the first page)