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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
We now finally got iCS so this thread is left to die - but still works 100% :D

Guide for stock rooting any GingerBread Sola MT27i

(If you want a stock ,untweaked rom/kernel- this is how to do it)

In short;

1,flashtool ->STOCK rom.<-

2,fastboot ->MODKERNEL<-

Start phone update superuser.

3,flashtool STOCKKERNEL.<-

(see? We are flashing back stock here)

=stock kernel/rom +root.

Ok,you need:

a fastboot enabled device & unlocked bootloader. -> must read tutorial by lollyhost100

a working flashtool+drivers

a MODKERNEL : here: munjeni <confirmed/working

a stock GB rom:

XPERIA SOLA 6.0.B.3.184 Central Europe

or here: XPERIA SOLA 6.0.B.3.184 Asian

ok,

1.

copy MT27i_6.0.B.3.184_Central Europe.ftf (or Asian) to C:\Flashtool\firmwares

start flashtool in flashmode (hit the lightning)

select - MT27i_6.0.B.3.184_Central Europe.ftf - untick verification - press "ok" (see flashtool_step1.jpg below)

insert usb with volume DOWN

flash starts, takes 1-2 minutes

wait for "restarting device " -> if it just sits there and wait - just close flashtool and remove usb - dont worry its all done.

power off phone

2.rooting:

copy (and rename if you want syntax simple) kernel.elf to c:\fastboot (you did prepare a fastboot folder yes?)

insert usb with volumeUP

cmd to fastboot folder:

run cmd:

fastboot flash boot kernel.elf

(takes 3 sec)

- remove usbcable

- start phone as normal

- enable your google etc and internet settings.

- enable - Settings>>Applications>Development>tick all 3 options and "ok"

- and enable- Settings>>Applications>unknown sources <- tick this and "ok"

.-update superuser binary <- make sure you have working internet/wifi here-

(open app drawer -<super user >-

when all updating is done-power off

3.start flashtool in flashmode (again) (volumeDOWN)

select - MT27i_6.0.B.3.184_Central Europe.ftf (again)

wipe nothing - leave only kernel unticked -> see the pic!

flash only kernel+loader

see "flashtool_final step.jpg"

______

done -root with 100% stock kernel...method worx on any stock GB rom mt27

_thnx:Androxyde,Doomlord,munjani,lollyhost100 XDA
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Ashwin Prabhunerurkar:
Very gud bro finally people wl stop asking the same questions again and again :highfive:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kenblat:
anyone can confirm that with this root method using rom B184 can we use wifi hotspot?

P/S: do we have any solution for backing up IMEI and related things. It'll be safer to do this before play around with rom...

Many Thanks and Best Regards.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Yes! Its Stock kernel & stock rom! But with root :cool:

sent from mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Locutus266:
Doomlord rooted the kernel back in the days of the .564 firmware. Are you sure its a good idea to combine the new 184 firmware with the older pre-rooted kernel from .564?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
And we don't need an unlocked Bootloader for that? :)

Gesendet von meinem MT27i mit Tapatalk 2
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Yes ofcourse. Read again.

1,flashtool ->STOCK rom.<-

2,fastboot ->MODKERNEL<-

Start phone update superuser.

3,flashtool STOCKKERNEL.<-

(see? We are flashing back stock here)

=stock kernel/rom +root.

sent from mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Locutus266:
Thanks for your explanation, gazhead. So if I understand correctly, the second step of flashing the pre-rooted kernel is only there for installing/updating superuser and su binaries and stuff?

I am currently on doomlords pre-rooted .564-kernel with .571 ROM. Is there a way I can preserve all my user data prior to flashing according to your howto?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
"Thanks for your explanation, gazhead. So if I understand correctly, the second step of flashing the pre-rooted kernel is only there for installing/updating superuser and su binaries and stuff?"

Yes :cool:

"I am currently on doomlords pre-rooted .564-kernel with .571 ROM. Is there a way I can preserve all my user data prior to flashing according to your howto?

Lol im so used to make backups so i forgot to mention it. :D

Just use pccompanion an make full backup

This method will wipe data/cache.

We aways recommend wiping this prior to new rom - its "standard procedure" with roms all over XDA.

This wipe will ensure a fresh clean install.

sent from mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Locutus266:
Thanks again for your answer. However I've got a few more questions

Will PC Companion only backup user data or also system files ?

Will PC Companion work although I already unlocked the boot loader the sony official way?

Once I restore my backup after the procedure, won't PC Companion overwrite any system files with older ones?

Thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
heh.. there are many alternatives to backup stuff - use search in XDA

for a simple tutorial check youtube or google please. -< this thread is about rooting stock GB :angel:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Locutus266:
I have done some research and unpacked the userdata.sin from the .184 ftf file. Tool I used is sin2raw and then mounted it under a Linux box as ext4 file. Contents are

total 216

drwxrwx--x 2 administrator administrator 4096 Jul 18 18:28 app

-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 3360 Jul 18 18:28 CredentialManagerData

-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 204480 Jul 18 18:28 libroparsertest.so

drwxrwx--x 3 administrator administrator 4096 Jul 31 09:31 lua

drwxrwx--t 2 administrator 9998 4096 Jul 31 09:31 misc

root@debian:~/testuser# du .

4 ./app

1252 ./lua/bin

1260 ./lua

12 ./misc

1484 .

root@debian:~/testuser#

there's nothing really in there. So you can safely flash the 184 ftf without ticking "wipe user data". Of course you will still have to re-root the device afterwards using gazheads technique
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kenblat:
it'll be the best if we have stock 184 + root + recovery ... how can we install recovery in a clean stock rom with only root?!?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Locutus266:
I have a problem now. Superuser app says "Gaining root access" fails. the su binary is there and is updated to ver 3.1.1

I had root access once I did the procedure, it seems that I got this error since I have updated SU binary.

Already tried reflashing pre-rooted doomlord kernel, without any luck.

Any ideas?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
yep - superuser app -> settings -> ota survival ->reboot ->try again
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Locutus266:
Thanks I somehow got it fixed now. I checked OTA survival before all that happened. Could that have been the problem?

What is OTA survival anyway?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
heh? stock kernel has no cwm. u need to use a modkernel like doomlord only. this thread is for STOCK kernel ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rupeshmourya:
with locked bootloader

hi,

Please tell me can we root our sola by this procedure with locked bootloader.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] soulhackereborn:
nope you cant root your device if bootloader is locked !!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
woot :eek: the other way around
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] soulhackereborn:
Lol yup just a miss type lol!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] johnchua:
the file i downloaded is kernelv3.elf

do i need to change it to kernel.elf?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] soulhackereborn:
Nope u can change the name in the command and execute!!!

Sent from my MT27i

Hit thanks if I helped!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] johnchua:
Hi, step 2 fail.

"The device must be rooted first"

Pls help thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] johnchua:
OK ,i am such a noob.

Because my bootloader never unlocked!

ROOT successfully, thanks everyone.

To sony, please next time bootloader unlock by default, ok?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Welcome :cool:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
X10_V1_BLRelock.ftf? No no... Plz read first post. Again. And then one more time ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] darktanget:
no wonder i was write

unlike i said no wonder i was write you are champ.

Cheers
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Gippo4:
Hey!

Is there any solution to root a Sola without unlocked bootloader? I can't unlock it because it isn't allowed, so it can't even go to fastboot mode.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Yes your phone is fastboot/simlocked. This is done by your operator/carrier.

Its "Hardlocked"

No solution (yet) for 2012 devices.

Google: s1 unlock xperia S

Thanks for posting -will update Op,

xperia mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Bijesz:
Hi,

I made the above steps.

It seems everything is ok, superuser app and su binary is updated, but when I start titanuim backup or any app that needs root access the su app doesn't answer to them. I tried to grant root access automatically instead of on demand the results are the same.

Any idea what's wrong?

---------- Post added at 02:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:46 PM ----------

Now it's ok, do not update the superuser app from play
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Its not the "app" you need to update its the su binary. The app is useless without working su

xperia mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] raul999:
Usb connection to PC

Hi,

I followed the steps for rooting and the rooting itself was successful. I experience a problem when I want to connect my phone with usb cable. Then he is on charge only mode and naturally my pc doesn't see him. In the settings the "auto connect on MSC" is checked.

I will appreciate any help...

Thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Did you flash stock kernel back (step3)

mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] raul999:
I tried tomorrow to connect my phone with Windows 7 and it connected immediately. It seems to be a pc problem and not a rooting problem.

I will try to find a solution for Vista and if I find i will post.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Vista? Lol u didnt mention that you ue this horrible thing :)

Free: Ubuntu 12.04 lts

mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] raul999:
I have tried to mount on Ubuntu 12.04 but it didn't work either. Do u have some suggestion how i can do it?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Try this on windows:

Disconnect internet/wifi

Now install sola/adb/fastboot drivers (offline)

C:\flashtool\drivers

Now connect phone try all usbports.

mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] raul999:
I tried this but hadn't work.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Hmm

mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Deformat:
Could someone make me a favor (as a non-Sola customer) and release a CWM flashable zip version please?

Many thanks.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jimmyjoker:
I just get into 3rd step and finished it in 2 hours, but just didnot check exclude's in the 3rd step so just started from the first and did all the steps in 10 minutes. First : 2 hours, Second: 10 minutes. I see that this is not that noob friendly or i am not even "noob" :). Thanks for your effort!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Bootloaders and flashing kernels was never ment to be easy.

Its aimed at developers to access the linux/android system.

Luckily there are devs that make tools/solutions for us noobs so that we can get root/cwm/kernels too!

This guide just points at how and when to use these tools.

Everything is explained - with pictures, and links. In first post.

mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jimmyjoker:
I was not that serious in my last message, at least i was never meant to be. My last phone was Samsung Gio, and Rotting Gio was just taking 1 minute, now i see that Sony really wants normal users to avoid to do such things.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Correct - thats why xda exist :)

mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pngoc256:
I have been successfully rooting my Sola. But after rooting, I can see clearly that my Sola works slowlier. It takes 3 seconds to start "Phone" and while I was playing game like "Worms" or "TempleRun Brave", I suddenly press "Home" and it took homescreen 3 seconds to appear all the icons. What is the problem?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Wrong section go to q&a

mt27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jimmyjoker:
Are you sure that you did perform all the steps well?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] chocowilliam:
I was able to root sola but the notification of .184 still there saying it is still available though my sola is in .184. Anybody know how to fix this. Thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] soulhackereborn:
Yup it will cause the kernel ur using is made from the source released by Sony of an older firmware...

So it wil notify you ov an newer one

This is normal don't worry

Sent from my MT27i

Hit thanks if I helped
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Nono... You did not do all 3 steps.

Flash the same ftf in step 3

You will have no errors

YourRom.ftf <-step 1

Modkernel <-step 2 & update Su

YourRom.ftf <-step 3 (only kernel)

See the pics!!

MT27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Bin4ry!

When we get ics for sola - easy/genious batch script rooting for all ics phones!! Just tried on my gf xperiaS :)

exploit/backdoor the backup/restore app in ics

Even works on hardlocked phones!

MT27i
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] chocowilliam:
funny, the notification was gone after a couple of resets...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Could be a 1000 things. Try reinstall java
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pngoc256:
Yes! How can I make my Sola faster with this rooted stock rom and stock kernel?.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Stock is ..well stock :silly:... get a non stock kernel for oc
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tsukot:
is the method sure? I mean I do have a Neo V lately and I do not reflash a stock kernel after flashing a modded kernel.

flashing a stock kernel in step number 3 will not remove root?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Root is preserved + stock 100%
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tsukot:
wow. but my problem now is that doomlord's link is dead (the kernel).

cile381's extra modded kernel has reported sound quality problem after kernel installation. well anyway, if I use cile381's kernel, I think that sound problem will be gone as I am replacing the kernel with a stock one (as you said on step 3)? am i right?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Correct-Just flash back stock kernel ( check the pics!) in step3 and you have root+100% stock (bug free) :good:

doomlords link dead? ok will update OP asap.

BTW you use any modkernel in step 2- it doesnt matter as we only need that for rooting our system
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tsukot:
yay. got mine rooted already.

i flashed a modded kernel with CWM and root.

after installation, the phone says there's an update for my phone. so I flashed the latest KERNEL ONLY. (sony's notifications annoys me) :P

what happened is that my CWM is gone. but ROOT is still there.

:)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
& no bugs as its stock :)

Tips: delete updatecenter.apk in

System/app

Use any root capable filemanager
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] evilmtv:
IMEI can't be change as far as I'm aware. Same goes to WiFi/BT MAC addresses as they are hardware/hardcoded.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] naecayiarej:
my sola was already rooted, im using KA Xperia SSpeed kernel v3 with .576 fw.

if iwant to update this to .184 fw and stock kernel? do i have to follow the 3 step or just the first step?

please help me! please
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tsukot:
the last step only. make sure you update first you superuser.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] naecayiarej:
thank you! but the last step is for the the stock kernel. i also want to update my .576 fw to .184 fw.

this last step will do the update?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
All 3 steps gives you stock 184.

With root. Nothing more.

- No cwm etc just stock+root

Ok?

As soon as you flash a cwm/mod/kernel = not stock.

So just follow 3 steps and youre ok
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] raul999:
Yesterday I had to root my Android again. So I tried the kernel from munjeni for rooting, but it didn't work for me. Instead I had another kernel in my Pc and that worked well.

So here is the kernel that worked for me.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pngoc256:
Has somebody tried to root sola ICS with this guide?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gazhead:
Nono compadre GB only
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charikaar:
Hi,

Screen unlock password is forgotton and phone asks for Enter Unlock password with or without simcard.

tried volume up,menu,power button to factory reset all data but it still wants password.

Phone is unlocked and rooted.

I can only try 5 attempts after every 30 seconds.

tried 8 zeros as well!

Can you please help.

Thank you.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charikaar:
Found solution incase someone is having the same issue

tried volume up,menu,power button to factory reset all data but it still wants password?. kept putting wrong one,data got lost and phone resetted.

Thanks
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stunna247:
Thank you

you know i was having the same problem. Thanks for posting solution.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hasanlouk:
I can not remove the lock from the screen in any way does not in any way nor Recovery
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gdourado:
Hello,

How are you?

As I have said in previous threads, I currently have a Galaxy Note.

I am wanting to switch to a bit smaller phone with better handling with one hand on the go.

I've though about the HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S3, but I think the support in regard to updates is just slow.

So, I am thinking about a Nexus.

My question is with the Nexus running older, is it still worth the purchase today? It is a fairly bit cheaper than the S3 or HOX.

ALso, the camera is an important feature to me.

I don't carry dedicated cameras with me no more, so I rely on my phone to take some casual snaps.

How is the camera on the Nexus in comparison to my Note, in regard to general image quality?

Hope you can help me out.

Thank you.

Best wishes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] buzzcomp:
Some references:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1843976

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1841776
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Herman76:
If I were you, I would wait a month or two to see which handsets that will be released.

The spec's on the Nexus is 9 months old so it is not the best out there anymore in regards to hardware, but it is without comparison the best handset when it comes to updates and community support.

The camera on the phone is OK, not the best out there but it manages for my use. I don't know how it compares to the Note's camera since i've never tried it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] planeteclipse:
if the camera is important to you and is a higher priority rather than the software updates I'd go with something newer. Having gone from a GS2 to a GNex I can say the picture quality is down and is noticeable. I'm guessing they use the same 8mp sensor in the Note as the GS2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] snappjay:
I have the post-ban Gnex GSM.

In the last year, I've used One X (awesome screen, awesome camera, but that's it. Sence is stupid), Nokia 900 (awesome hardware, meh camera, meh screen, terrible app store), GS3 (awesome everything except touch wiz), Galaxy Note (hate touch wiz, good camera, good screen, unique), and of course the iPhone 4S.

Today, when my friends ask what phone to get, I direct them to GS3. I'm not a fan of touch wiz, but it's hard to deny the awesome hardware that thing has in it.

If you put the Gnex software with the S3 hardware, you would have the best phone in the world today. For me, software is more important than hardware which is why I support the nex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zeinzu:
Yes, it's worth it.

Sent from my Stock AOSP Android 4.1.1 Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gdourado:
Thank you all for the replies.

Is the Nexus too much of a downgrade in terms of hardware from my Note?

Also, If I install a rom like CM10 on my Note, I will almost get that stock ICS feel on the note, or even an S3, right?

Those kinds of roms are not that much ate in time after the original Google updates, are they?

Cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
The Nexus is always worth it especially for development.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rmkilc:
The Nexus is always the way to go if you like flashing ROMs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tlo218:
No jelly bean for Verizon or sprint Gnex yet. International s3 getting official jelly bean next week. S3 over Gnex was an easy decision for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] little man:
I own the Nexus VZW and S3. I prefer the S3 for the hardware but I love the nexus for roms. I will probably flash the S3 today.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gdourado:
When it's said that the nexus is better to install customs ROMs, what is the difference from a HOX or S3?

Does the nexus have a bigger development community and better support?

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zeinzu:
Official nothing. You buy a Nexus to have the choice to not wait for the carries. All versions of the Galaxy Nexus have stock and custom ROMs built on 4.1.1 source. I run stock 4.1.1 on my Sprint Galaxy Nexus and it runs just as well as any other.

Development on a Nexus device is always easier than any other, has more potential, and a larger development community. Your GS3 may see 4.1.1 but may get left in the dust for the next version while my Nexus will remain up-to-date, regardless of whether the "carrier" releases it or not.

Sent from my Stock AOSP Android 4.1.1 Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] finbaar:
I went from the Note to the Nexus yesterday. I realised that the Nexus is a better size for me but the Note lives on with my wife and it is an awesome peice of kit. Also for me as much as I messed around with TW roms I always craved vanilla Android. The problem is that CM and AOKP always had issues despite the devs hard work. My advice to the OP is to buy the GNex now and swap it next year for a new Nexus next year when prices of those have dropped. That's what I will be doing. In 23 months of Android I have had 6 different phones, but this is easier to do in GSM land.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gdourado:
That's helpful.

Can you please give me your impression of the camera on both phones? Is it a dramatic difference?

Also, any kind of regrets on the swap?

I'm still over thinking... I can get the Nexus for a sweet price and still make some profit in selling my note, but I am afraid of regretting it...

Decisions...

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sashusmom:
To the OP- I have both phones. I got the G note at the beginning of the year, but switched to tmobile and it was not too reliable then. I got the G nexus 2 months ago and love the smaller size.

I have recently gotten to test out both cameras with the ustream app- Trying to catch a mouse popping out of my stove- Arghhhh!!!!

This ustream app sends out the camera as a live feed to your computer. I used both phones on 2 different nites. I am sorry to say there is a significant difference. The G Note is a great picture. The G nexus is a step down in clarity. I can't say its blurry, but there are more details shown with the g Note. In still pictures, it seems to be fine. I wouldn't have known the difference is I didn't see it with my own eyes.

I now switch off between the phones. the radio problem has been fixed for the note on tmobile. I really love my Note, but at times the Gnex is more practical to carry around. I was able to sell an old iphone and infuse to pay for my gnex, so I could keep both;)

Tough decision! Good Luck!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] finbaar:
Sorry I have not had enough experience yet with the GNex camera, but that is not so important to me and my wife can take the pictures on the Note. No regrets for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gdourado:
When the next nexus arrives, do you think the current nexus will hold it's value better than the note? The note 2 will be announced the coming week, and it might pull the note's value Down. It does have the uniqueness of the screen tough...

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyokeun1234:
I think nexus will hold its value much longer than note, thanks to timely update from Google.