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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MasterZii:
Rotting Xperia Ion without flashing

I would like to root my Xperia Ion.

The bloatware is really slowing my phone down.

But I don't want to flash it, or lose all my settings etc.

I just want to get rid of the stock apps.

I can't seem to find a tutorial on this anywhere. Halp?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lunatiic:
Try this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MasterZii:
But it says for ICS?

I don't have ICS. Still 2.3

Will doing this mess it up? I am so confused...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lunatiic:
Just a cutiosity, why don't you update? In my opinion the latest JB update is the best ( at least for Xperia S )... GB was very laggy.

But if you don't want to update, try to search for old Gingerbread rooting methods ( use the search tool ), just to make sure it will work, because it is very likely that newer methods for ICS/JB won't work for GB. Rooting won't mess anything up, the worse that could happen is the root not succeeding and you having to try another method. :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] luptatorul:
Upgrade!

You should definitely upgrade to jellybean from gingerbread, there are LOTS of cons! You can do it very easy, without rooting :) just download the original ftf file and install it via flashtool (it's quite simple and easy to understand).. you could try this! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2425192
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
You can root ics and jb.

And trust me they both are great with new features tweaks and fixes.

So now its time for u to move on.

And nothing will mess up everything is reversible.

Means u can downgrade back to any firmware u like without any hazzles or mess.

---------- Post added at 01:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:59 PM ----------

After rooting use titanium and convert the bloatware to user apps and uninstall.

And after that use greenify to hibernate the apps.

U can use them any time u want.

It will save memory and battery both

And post the results here.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] TechExhibeo:
Try mobyexplorer...

I think it workss.....

Or try sony ericsson pc suite....

It was having the feature that u are in need now...

Haven't attached mine xperia with that..

Try it n report here...

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] MasterZii:
There is a reason

I was going to root when ICS came out for the Ion, but there's some features I'll be sacrificing and I don't think it's completely worth it. Don't get me wrong, ICS and JB are great. I even rooted my xperia x10 many years ago after getting the Froyo (can you believe it?) update.

Suppose I manage to root this phone as GB. Will I ever be able to upgrade to ICS or JB?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cities516:
Yes, use flashtool to flash ftf file.

Then root your phone again.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
U can update anytime u want.

Just this that u will lose the root access.

Which u can root later.

So everything is good and gr8. No worries

And we are always here to help..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] BillBong:
I've got a problem with the clock going to sleep on my Xperia S (running Doomlord 211 ROM, rooted with locked BL).

If I wake the phone up from sleep, it will initially show the time from when it last went off, before updating to the current time (it usually updates within a few seconds). This is a problem because it means the alarm isn't going off at the correct time. For example if put the phone down at say 23:00 and don't use it again with the alarm set at 7:45 the next morning, it won't ring. When I wake the display manually, it will initially show 23:00 before updating to whatever the time is and then the alarm kicks in.

This has only started happening quite recently and I can't think of any new apps or changes I've made that might have triggered this. I keep it on power-saving mode but it's always been used like that and I can't remember problems with the alarm before. Has anyone got any ideas?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Drake97:
Try going into settings --> apps, search for clock app and delete it's data. I can't guarantee that this will solve your problem, but it worth the try.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] anoevo:
My ion has extreme homepage redrawing.. Any one has any solution for it.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ayushbaheti:
I rooted my phone installed cwm but I am not able to find a file to deodex my xperia ion. In ion development forum there are complete roms available but no file to just deodex stock rom like there is in xperia s development forum. Please help me deodex my rom without flashing other rom even stock rom. I want to avoid rom flashing.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
I am trying to downgrade from .96 JB to .55 ICS based fw XZX2.. I have been getting bootloops.. For almost half hour.. I'm on relocked bootloader.. What should i do? Revert back to .45 ICS and root and get CWM and then get to .55 and then flash XZX2 ROM..??? Do i need to do all this again??
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I guess so, yeah. But why are you downgrading?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
I wanted BE back.. So somebody tried getting it back by relocking bootloader and getting back to ICS and do that stuff in there to get back BE and then flash .96 fw.. So BE worked for them in .96.. I wanna do the same.. :p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
I see... Not saying you must stay with JB, but downgrading to ICS JUST for BE really worth it?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Do one thing revert back to .45 as it's the base version and only it will work with relocking the bl.. and all the official stuff will work..

And yes after flashing the rom flash the ics kernel seperately.. it will solve the bootloops surely.coz both jb and ics kernels are different....you can find in .ftf format also.....

then flash the prerooted or the stock 1 as u like or xzx2..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] anoevo:
Anyone can help me. :'(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fawz:
HELP] Xperia Ion Problem : Always shutdown when using Sim Card

Hi everyone,

My Xperia Ion is always shutdown after started up. this occur when i use the sim card on the phone. if there no sim card, the phone didn't shutdown.

the phone is using JB with no root.

oh ya.. i've already hard reset, factory reset, and update/repair the software using sony pc companion, but it doesn't resolve the problem.

hoping that anyone can help me.. i'm a noob..

Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cyberdynesystem101:
Did you try reflashing the firmware?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fawz:
is reflashing need root? actually i dont want to root the phone. so i dont try flash my phone. but i've already "reinstall" my firmware using sony PC companion.

is there any other solution?

thanks for your response..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cyberdynesystem101:
Actually no root is required for flashing using flashtool. Just download the ftf files and flash it in flashmode..... :)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fawz:
ok i'll try to reflashing..if no root required. but i need to find how to reflashing..he =D

if you can share a link how to flashing..i'll be very happy..

thanks for ur reply..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
I'm not gonna stick to ICS.. As soon as i get BE to work, i will revert back to .96 fw by making a clean install.. BE will work on .96 then.. This is the idea.. Some of the users reported BE working in .96fw when they did this..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cyberdynesystem101:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2428319

There you go, but remember to install the driver first
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] fawz:
is it the same flashtool for xperia ion? coz title is for xperia z.

btw..is it differrent flashing using flashtool and repair firmware using pc companion?

thanks for your reply
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cyberdynesystem101:
its the same for all xperia phone

well I don often use PC companion, but its the same
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] durgeshmummidi:
LT28i Rogers JB on Lt28at

Hi Team,

I have been reading the forums but unable to get the exact answer for my question . I am currently using LT28at Sony xperia ion unlocked ,rooted ICS. As of now I am using the phone in UK and Iam able to get LTE functions here . I want to flash LT28i Rogers JB update on my phone as JB on LT28AT is a distant dream for now. Can you please direct me or let me know what I have to do post flasing of lt28i for my phone retain LTE . Should I select Basebase in flash tool to be excluded during flashing. or Should I flash only baseband for AT&T firmware. Which is the best option to be followed. Any risks included during this .

Please let me know ..

thanks,
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maurindaco:
Xperia S update system root: For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

Hi to all, sorry for my english. I need help for to root a xperia s with new official firmware:

Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0+1.0.21100-313065-g1ccebb5-00193-gcbc50fc / Build number : 6.2.B.1.96

I tried to following this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2417672

I can't flash it because this:

11/024/2013 16:24:01 - INFO - Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2013-09-11_04-08-33.log

11/003/2013 17:03:33 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

11/003/2013 17:03:34 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia S

11/003/2013 17:03:34 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

11/003/2013 17:03:34 - INFO - Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0+1.0.21100-313065-g1ccebb5-00193-gcbc50fc / Build number : 6.2.B.1.96

11/004/2013 17:04:08 - INFO - Selected XperiaS_LT26i / 6.2.B.0.211 / KernelOnly

11/004/2013 17:04:08 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

11/004/2013 17:04:08 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

11/004/2013 17:04:23 - INFO - Device disconnected

11/005/2013 17:05:03 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

11/005/2013 17:05:03 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

I follow flashtool step power off, plug out usb and hold "back" before to plug in usb.

before all this I seen for USB debuging that was enable.

please anyone know where I foult?

I'm noob and xperia is from my friend that ask me to rescue deleted files (pics).

thanks to all want to help me!!!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
U need to press vol down for flash mode

Like u said.

It should be done while the device is off. Plug in usb and press vol down. A green led will come up.

Also for further needs.

Whats the kernel's format.? It requires .ftf to flash in flashmode.

If its sin then flash it in fastboot mode.

Its better if u extract it from the rom package. And flash it in fastboot mode.

And install the driver again from flashtool dir.

With device plugged in and flashtool running and then restart flash tool.

Then u can flash easily..

If still u cant flash then try a different usb port.

---------- Post added at 09:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:40 PM ----------

Two things if u want to install rogers..

Flash the Rom and after that extract the modem of ur current Rom. And flash it:-

U will have both things u wanted
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maurindaco:
Thanks for support! To real I don't know that to flash I need to press vol down!! I tried only follow explain from Flashtool (press back button).

for the kernel format it right format .ftf downloaded from link inside guide (XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.0.211_KernelOnly.ftf).

for the fastboot mode I bealive am too noob for to trie.

Now device is back to my friend to normal use, tomorrow I'll trie again and hoping...

for now, THANKS THANKS THANKS!!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
No probs bro..

Ur warmly Welcome.

Just follow the steps i said..

it will work flawlessly.

for any help post here.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] LonefoxSwe:
Rootprobs with DoomLords method.

I'm following these steps from DL http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2417672 with the kernels from this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2418991 but the .bat always says the the device is offline or not connected.

What might be the problem?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] cyberdynesystem101:
Plug in while pressing volume down button.......
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
Hi.. i tried to extract .ftf file.. Tried all the methods.. Flashtool method worked.. Was able to extract data from it.. But only thing bothering me is its not taking .yaffs2 format so i can extract data from the file using flashtool.. But its creating in .ext4 format.. Tried to extract it in linux(Ubuntu).. I did manage to mount it as one of our contributors suggested me to.. But just mounting it was of no help.. Couldn't copy it to my HDD nor make a compressed zip out of it.. Everything stopped in the middle because of some error.. I did try it being a root user in linux.. Can anyone help?? Plus i have not seen any prerooted CWM flashable zip of .96fw in our dev section.. :confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] andrew259:
Guys, i'm using opemsemc and i want to try the .96 jelly bean, what i have to do ?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
Just download the ftf from this link and flash it via Flashtool.. Wipe everything.. Just check those boxes in the right side of the menu.. ;)

Here's the link..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2302569
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
There is a prerooted rom u can flash it via ftf.

And simply for rooting flash the kernel of .211 and root with v18 of doom's kit

Then flash the. 96 kernel..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
Yep that's the one i did download and the one i am using right now.. But i was asking for a flashable zip(via CWM or TWRP).. Like the ones that are there for .211 and .200 and other previous ROMs.. ;)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ayushbaheti:
Someone help me to deodex my xperia ion lt28h stock rom, without flashing whole ROM. I am searching from weeks but no results.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Jswift23:
Xperia Ion has a virus

My xperia ion seems to have caught a virus. I tried to download beats audio drivers from aptoide and got duped into downloading and installing a virus. The virus puts my phone into a bootloop, but this bootloop gives me 5 seconds to use the phone and then restarts. Any advice?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] tOrNadO™:
lolz.. Android is Linux based.. No virus can harm Linux or Linux based Operating Systems.. U must have done something wrong.. :silly:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Make one for yourself...read a few posts

or google... it's easy to make a flashable zip from ftf..

So it's not a problem
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] nestorian:
can someone point me in a direction of how i can overclock my lt28at? rooted on stock rom.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Press power + vol up keys till three vibrations..

It will reset and work... if not

Then use flashtools and flash the stock rom again...it'll be fine.

---------- Post added at 02:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 PM ----------

With stock kernel u cant overclock, for oerclocking u need custom kernel.......

As u are rooted u can tweak the kernel..

use pimp my rom like apps. or rom toolbox pro... but only use the kernel tweaking apps if u know the stuff..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Jswift23:
I already tried to hard reset, and it didn't work. Can you point me a tutorial on how flash my xperia ion back to stock fw? Please and thank you.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Follow these

1. Install flashtools and install drivers from flashtool directory

2. Copy the ftf file in flashtool's firmware directory..

3. Start flash tools and press the lightning icon and select flashmode.then select ur firmware and start

4. When it asks. U to connect ur device connect the usb keeping vol. Down key pressed.

5. Now let the flash tool complete flashing. And wait.

6.when its done disconnect the device then reboot.save the log. And u should be up and running now..

And post the results
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maurindaco:
Thank too,

I still can't try because haven't device on my hands. I think tomorrow in the morning. hope all go right!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] frankfurt069:
Disable warning

If I enable mobile data via the stock Sony widget I get everytime a warning:

"Attention

Allow mobile data? Additional charges may apply depending on your network subscription. To avoidadditional charges, disable mobile data when finished."

How can I disable this warning.

I have a rooted Sony Xperia S UB. :confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
Check the link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2190277
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Jswift23:
I was able to install all of the drivers that flashtool offered but something happened, here is the log.

14/021/2013 02:21:21 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

14/021/2013 02:21:21 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00

14/021/2013 02:21:26 - INFO - Device disconnected

14/021/2013 02:21:38 - INFO - Selected LT28at / 6.0.C.1.257 / ATT

14/021/2013 02:21:38 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

14/023/2013 02:23:46 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

14/024/2013 02:24:53 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

14/024/2013 02:24:54 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

14/024/2013 02:24:54 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

14/024/2013 02:24:54 - INFO - Start Flashing

14/024/2013 02:24:54 - INFO - Processing loader

14/024/2013 02:24:54 - INFO - Checking header

14/024/2013 02:24:54 - INFO - Ending flash session

14/024/2013 02:24:54 - ERROR -

14/024/2013 02:24:54 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

14/024/2013 02:24:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

14/025/2013 02:25:39 - INFO - Device disconnected

14/025/2013 02:25:46 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

14/025/2013 02:25:46 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

14/027/2013 02:27:28 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :

14/027/2013 02:27:28 - INFO - - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_E177\CB5A1KE2S4	Driver installed : true

14/027/2013 02:27:28 - INFO - List of ADB devices :

14/027/2013 02:27:29 - INFO - - none

14/027/2013 02:27:29 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :

14/027/2013 02:27:29 - INFO - - none

14/027/2013 02:27:35 - INFO - Device disconnected

14/034/2013 02:34:30 - INFO - List of connected devices (Device Id) :

14/034/2013 02:34:30 - INFO - List of ADB devices :

14/034/2013 02:34:30 - INFO - - none

14/034/2013 02:34:30 - INFO - List of fastboot devices :

14/034/2013 02:34:30 - INFO - - none

Do flashtool drivers for the xperia ion lt28at not exist?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ADDICT.ANK:
As per the log it's that you have to start the flashing again. as now the drivers are initialised son don't worry and it will not brick the device ok..

From drivers just install the last 2 drivers i.e. flashmode and fastboot drivers only..

then start flashing.. it will recognize the device and make sure that u close pc companion fully. if u have it

if the same error occurs... then again click on the lightning icon without closing flashtools. and start flashing...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maurindaco:
new problem or USB debugg off?

Hi there!

Can anyone to explain what hell wrong?

maybe possible debug USB off (is necessary in flashing mode?).

Fortunally device power on normally after that but I'm a bit scared to retry becouse it doesn' mine.

I'm on win7 64bit with xperia s update at the last firmware.

I would like to root device for to recovery lost photos and following this guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2417672 how explain to the posts above. Still sorry for my scolastic english.

Waiting for your great help

thanks on advance!

14/044/2013 11:44:35 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

14/044/2013 11:44:35 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00

14/044/2013 11:44:38 - INFO - Device disconnected

14/045/2013 11:45:05 - INFO - Selected XperiaS_LT26i / 6.2.B.0.211 / KernelOnly

14/045/2013 11:45:05 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

14/045/2013 11:45:05 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

14/047/2013 11:47:45 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

14/047/2013 11:47:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

14/047/2013 11:47:45 - INFO - Start Flashing

14/047/2013 11:47:45 - INFO - Processing loader

14/047/2013 11:47:45 - INFO - Checking header

14/047/2013 11:47:45 - INFO - Ending flash session

14/047/2013 11:47:45 - ERROR -

14/047/2013 11:47:45 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

14/047/2013 11:47:45 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

14/047/2013 11:47:58 - INFO - Device disconnected

maybe have to use different flashtool version?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Lucianofca:
Camera not available with DooMKernel-JB-v06

Hi guys,

I’ve flashed the stock firmware 6.2.b.1.96 and rooted following DooMLoRD’s steps:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2417672

After that, as I wanted an overclocked kernel, I’ve flashed DooMKernel-JB-v06:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2305591

Everything works fine but I’m facing a “camera not available” issue when I tap camera app. At home screen, when I press shooter bottom for fast shot the camera turns on, but it shows the same message “camera not available” when I tap config. What could it be? Is The DooMKernel v06 not compatible with .96 firmware? Any tip?

Thanks!

Xperia S - Lt26i
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Barthezz2:
Is this step 11.? So far everything went good? Trying to download again XperiaS_LT26i_6.2.B.1.96_KernelOnly.ftf.

USB debug is not necessary in flashmode, when you connecting your phone after power off.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Soily34:
HDMI support

Hello,

I appreciate your site. I have a question which i may have an answer from you.

Recently I bought Xperia SL, i see it has micro HDMI port. So, my question is will my device connect to my Television?

My TV is 24" 1280x768 pixels its not Full HD. But it has a HDMI port at its bottom. So should I purchase a cable and will it work despite it being not FUll HD?

Ill be looking forward for your reply.

Thanks. :):)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Felimenta97:
It should work perfectly. Won't look as good as a 1080p TV, but will surely work, maybe with a rather higher performance than FullHD, because the phone will, in theory, have less pixels to process (I don't know exactly that works)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] maurindaco:
thanks for support.

error arrived on the first step, (according the guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2417672) the first flashing:

"14/045/2013 11:45:05 - INFO - Selected XperiaS_LT26i / 6.2.B.0.211 / KernelOnly"

Thanks too

Anyboby has a solution for this case?

maybe I will try flashing with other pc/system but first I will wait a good chance from you.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Barthezz2:
Restart your PC, and close any other Sony's app(ex. SUS, ect..) after that, download again necessary files, and try flashing again. Flashtool run administrator mode. If don't work, try falsh again, and again. Sometimes 1st flashing dont't work.

Last resort try another PCs, if you could at x86 systems..
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] anoevo:
Guys.. Iam facing heavy redrawing problem. Any help.. Please
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
can u specify which rom ? maybe try clearing the data and cache of xperia home.i saw that launcher redraws has significantly decreased in .96 jb rom until use some weird apps like whatsapp+ :p
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] anoevo:
Exactly dude. Iam using this version of whatsapp. I tried both of 96 and official one .and the redrawing still the same :banghead:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] franklin93:
some of those kind apps cause instabity.so try and keep apps.i now use official whatsapp only
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] OmnipotentPilot:
I've got an xperia Ion that won't go into fastboot mode. I turn it off, hold the volume down button, and plug it in, but then I see the sony logo and a red LED comes on. Help?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Barthezz2:
nlingDo Banded

Volume Up + plug in = Fastboot mode

, Volume Down + plug in = Flash mode

Which operating system? Flash mode and fastboot mode drivers installed?