yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
Generally speaking...you can still get an update when rooted...if the stock rom and kernel are used....combined with the stock 3e recovery..

However....

Root may be lost...and a factory reset and reroot may be needed depending on what files get pushed via OTA..

The safe bet would be to freeze the updater...and wait for the devs to tear apart the update and see if anything of value was sent...

We continually run the risk of being locked out of root by the networks as they push out exploit patches...

Imagine getting an OTA while rooted...then lose the ability to reroot....and have a borked up device that can't be fixed at the root level...

Freeze is a great option....

And regarding the perma=updates...

Network glitch is now fixed....g
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] urfase:
I have a Nexus S that is running stock Jelly Bean with the power button no longer working. Would it be possible, and how would I go about rooting it with a non functioning power button?

Thanks.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ej8989:
download nexus root toolkit, then flash a touch-based custom recovery.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] urfase:
Any recommendation on a touch-based custom recovery?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ej8989:
I recommend latest Clockworkmod 6:

http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.1.0-crespo.img

But personally i use TWRP. The link is on my signature. It's just user preference.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UselessSniper001:
CWM Touch cost money. If you are willing to pay then get CWM touch but if not get TWRP. Me personally, I prefer TWRP over CWM but it is all on you.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ej8989:
Can you provide the source where it's stated that CWM Touch is for sale?

Because as far as i know, it can be directly downloaded for free in here: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager

Correct me if i am wrong.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] polobunny:
It's free, but if you're a beginner and you try to flash CWM touch from within ROM Manager you will need to buy ROM Manager Pro. Just a way to make a bit of money if you're not wanting to flash it "manually" with fastboot or similar.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Abhinav1997:
Xperia P/U/Sola/Go Help Thread​

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To all of you: Remember the Rules and the Forum Etiquette
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Abhinav1997:
[SIZE=+2]Some Important Links[/SIZE]​

[GUIDE]How To Be A New User And Not A Noob

XDA-wiki.

All you need to know before you begin

Flashtool 0.9.8

Flashtool Guide

Bootloader Locking and Unlocking

Root Many Android

[ICS]Noob-proof root via Flashtool

Possible solution for Fastboot-Windows7 Problems

Xperia 2012 - Index of every mod,theme,app,boot animations etc.

[XP]Index of ROMs ,Kernels,Recoveries and Guides.

Index of ROMs ,Kernels,Recoveries and Guides

[*][Sola]Index of ROMs ,Kernels,Recoveries and Guides.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] vollachr:
I'm having some space problems on my Xperia sola and I'm intrested to know if it's possible to somehow install new apps to the external sd card and not just the phone memory and internal sd card, if so how?

Thank you.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xPepC:
HELP! please!!!! Xperia U!

I have never used this site before so I'm a bit of a NOOB.

I have attempted to put a custom rom onto my Xperia U which is unlocked to all networks. (ST25i)

the rom is: Dynamic ROM.

I have rooted my phone and unlocked the boot loader.

I have installed the ROM through recovery mode>install rom from SD card> it installed and said complete.

I rebooted the phone and now it continuously restarting itself. the Sony logo shows and then it attempts to load the rom (black screen) the restarts again and again. the trouble is I can't revert back to stock rom and I haven't made a back up. I need some help ASAP.

please, anybody? I will be very grateful, thanks in advance.:laugh:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] BaD_RoBoTs:
Just out of curiosity. I have an Xperia Go and was wondering if when you unlock the bootloader does it wipe your phone data? (Everything you may have installed)

I'm only new to the whole Sony method unlocking of the bootloader.

Thanks

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Did you make sure you wiped your phone before installing? If yes then try reflashing(installing) the ROM again.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] neectron:
Try this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1943643

Why cann't you revert back to stock rom?Try flashing Stock ftf file.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rickkyez:
i was searching about what must i do before i flash a custom rom in my XU...:(

but i cant found any thread that are relate to this...can somebody tell me what must i do before i flash a custom rom?:eek:

root / done

install CWM / done

i need to do a backup before flash a custom rom? what things that i need to backup?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] neectron:
To install custom rom:

Download the custom rom.

Reboot into recovery.

Install from sdcard.

Choose your rom's zip.

Install it.

Before that back up your required apps,contacts,data etc.

And also create a back in recovery also.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] doctor_droid:
can i flash two roms simultaneously in other words can i dual boot my xperia u?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] neectron:
No,not at the moment.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kub4nek:
Never tried it before but here should be a good source of information: http://lifehacker.com/5826050/how-to-dual-boot-multiple-roms-on-your-android-phone

If it isn't the thing you're looking for - use google :). Lotts of info about dual booting android devices - even on the XDA forum. Just search for it.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] BaD_RoBoTs:
Does unlocking your bootloader wipe the files on the phone? (like installed apps and such)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] neectron:
No.It doesn't wipe anything.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] doctor_droid:
if i unlock my boot loader using keys given by sony ( i need to give them my imei number )

if there occurs some problm and i had to send them my phone ( after relocking bootloader )

will sony guyZ come to know that??
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kub4nek:
Probably YES, since the key/IMEI is unique.

Don't know about the certified service points, though. Since AFAIK Sony doesn't repair the devices itself (like any other major vendor), there are certified partners to do that.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xPepC:
Yes. It does wipe all of your installed applications but everything on your SD card is saved so be sure to make a backup before flashing:)

& yes I wiped my phone>sent a rom to the SD card and then through clockworkmod recovery>install from sd card?chose file>install>yes. It will install but just won't boot up, I just get 3 colored lights and then it continuously restarts:( any help would be much appreciated.

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could you provide me with downloads for this please? Do I flash it through flashtool OR? like I say, I'm a noob:( sorry! but thank you for the suggestion!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] neectron:
Flash it through flashtool.FTF is available in U dev section.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xPepC:
Could you provide the link as I'm not too sure what the U dev section is. sorry & thank you in advance.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] neznati:
hello,a friend bought an xperia p from t-mobile,and it has android 2.3 he desperetly wants 4.0 but t-mobile isnt gona relase it very soon, and he wants absolutely everything stock,he doesent want root,nor bootloader unlock (if its locked or no we dont know)

is it safe to use flashtool with this guide http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30465537&postcount=74

and ftf from this link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1838457

to get 4.0 without screwing up the brand new xP

is this enough or do we need something else to do,thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jfodra:
How can I fix this? My flashtool says I need to install the drivers. I have installed the drivers many times and still, it doesn't work. I have my PC Companion installed also. How can I fix this?

EDIT: It's good. I fixed it. :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] eclpsues:
Bricked!!!!

Help, after trying to update CWM to version 6, my phone wount boot up. It just shows red led. Reboot combination wont work, force shutdown wont work. Flash mode and fast boot cant be entered. I have xperia go. Please help. When phone is plugged in PC or direct charging shows red led for a few minutes then dies out. I've been reading around, and still cant find any solution for this one. Please help.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] yamum123:
Go back to ICS, root and install a custom ROM. Not all are created equal (especially the stock rom).

Not sure if munjeni makes them for the GO but I rate his best for long-term performance - no lag for my sola. Might not have all the bells and whistles but built on a sound foundation.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] panecondoin:
Just CANNOT root my Xperia P :( Help anyone?

Hello everyone.

I'm stuck trying to root my Xperia P Lt22i.

I read most of the relevant threats and tried every way I could find for days with no effort:

>Bin4ry-XP "Root with restore for 6.1.1.B.1.54" keeps saying everything went fine, but rootchecker/superuser-app denies that.

> tried the "flashing .599 easy rooting by just hitting the root-button and flahing back to .54 via Flashtool"-method. Wont work either. everything with and without flashing the two different kernels or trying the means of rooting on xda...

Seems i cannot flash any kernel since flashtool always says: Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.8+ / Build number : 6.1.1.B.1.54 regardless of sucessfully flashing (flashlog says so) .599 and experiencing the dark and almost unresponsive touchscreen just like some other users have reported.

Flashtool log:

07/012/2012 01:12:16 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

07/012/2012 01:12:16 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.9.0 built on 2012-11-13 22:53:30

07/012/2012 01:12:16 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them

07/012/2012 01:12:21 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

07/012/2012 01:12:22 - INFO - Connected device : LT22

07/012/2012 01:12:22 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

07/012/2012 01:12:22 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 3.0.8+ / Build number : 6.1.1.B.1.54

Bootloader is unlocked(followed Sonys' instructions with success)/USB-debugging enabled/Drivers installed. Device stays active when loading and I disabled anything from Sim-code to Screenlock...

I really want to root my device and I would be grateful for ANY advice!

THX!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] vort3xda:
RecoverX

Ok, there doesn't seem to be too many questions about installing CWM through the RecoverX method.

Although I'm a developer in general, I'm fairly new to the whole rooting world. Need some help with getting my droid rooting ability right.

So I have a bunch of questions that I thought about right before rooting my phone, Xperia Sola, running stock ICS.

It was totally a stock device (stock kernel, stock ROM, locked bootloader, unrooted) until a few days ago.

This is what I've done so far.

Rooted my stock device with Bin4ry.

Unlocked the bootloader through the official method.

Used RecoverX to install CWM.

So here are my problems/questions.

The RecoverX method was pretty easy, just having to install the application, choosing my device and clicking next. It seemed to	have successfully completed the installation, but I can't get into the CWM recovery menu. I know that Sola doesn't have a recovery partition, and I did read in a lot of places that I'd have to install a kernel with a CWM recovery as part of the kernel. But none of them address the RecoverX method.

Is there any way I can check if the CWM has successfully been installed?

If it is installed successfully, how do I get into the boot menu?

If it is not installed successfully, how should I remove any traces of it so that it does not clash with further "flashings" or with the entire recovery+kernel flashing method as described at xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1922029.

So, if it was unsuccessful, is installing a new kernel the only way to get the CWM recovery running?

I used to jailbreak my ipad before with RedSnow, and everytime a new OS update came out, I'd just go to iTunes and restore the ipad with the new update. In contrast, if I wanted to say, update from 6.1.1.B.1.10 to 6.1.1.B.1.54:

(Noob Question)What gets updated here? Is it the kernel or the ROM?

Is there any process that should be taken care of before actually running 'fastboot flash boot someKernelOrRecovery.xyz'?

I know that the bootloader can be relocked, and by using flashtool you can flash the new FW, is that the right way of doing it?

My next step would be to install a customROM, mostly the InfinityROM. I have a vague idea of how to do it.

Once, the recovery works, I should just put the ROM file into my sdCard and then flash it from within the recovery, right?

I do have a lot more questions, but I would really appreciate it and be grateful to any sort of help.

PS: I did do quite a bit of research, but after all the research, these were the questions that I had in mind.

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] neectron:
That is the only method for rooting without unlocking bootloader.Otherwise,you can use custom kernel.

Wow,you got a lot of question...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] panecondoin:
Resolved the issue...

Just a second ago i finally rooted my device by flashing this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1841613

The screen turned close to black again and i had to reset the device by pressing the powerbutton+VOL up for a couple of seconds....

Was able to boot to fastboot->flashed .54 kernel and all of sudden got the message "shell received superuserblabla" (rough translation, sorry ;) ).

Both Rootchecker and Titanium Backup approved rooting.. I'm fine now. Thank you for you're reply nethertheless!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] waqar ansari:
how did you fix it? please tell, i'm stuck on the same ground.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] youssefloay:
cant boot in cwm

i have a xperia go and i used this to install cwm : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2020891

but after using it and power off then power on while holding volume down button , it just boot normally what am i doing wrong?

i have a rooted ics
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] MUHAMMAD KHALIL:
Not hold but pressing it repeatedly until enter cwm

Hit thanks if helped:)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Hancock19:
android update

hi ! my phone is SONY XPERIA P and i want to upgrade it on JELLY BEAN i knw it is only upgradable to ICS but someone told that by rooting your phone you can upgrade it to JELLY BEAN . Can someone help me here please ! :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] neectron:
There is no JB for xperia p,yet.Root or not.Rooting has nothing has do with used updating.

Sent from Castle of Glass!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Karim Kahale:
Sony Xperia P

I received lately an update notification : update 6.1.1.B.1.54 . During the update installation, i got an error and the insatallation was aborted.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Spectre51:
Have you made any system changes or unlocked the bootloader? Those types of things could cause the install to abort.

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ ion
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] youssefloay:
stuck on boot screen

xperia go, after flashing firedroid1.1 am now stuck on the bootscreen "cyanogen9" how to restart in cwm ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Me‎:
hold volume down and power for 2-3 seconds
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] antani2:
nope.

doesn't work
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Me‎:
that has to work =\

are you sure you are holding both power and volume down? try holding for longer
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] trickpirata:
Hello everyone,

Just recently bought an Xperia Sola. I'm enjoying it so far. I'm still using GB and my question is, should I upgrade my OS to ICS? Based on my research, there's a lot of cons when you upgrade your os from GB to ICS. Do you guys recommend to update to ICS or stick to GB for now? TIA
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] fusinef:
google keep: error-msg: "google play services is not available"

hello.

problem:

when i start google keep i get the following errormessage: "google play services is not available"

what is wrong with it?

model: xperia go ST27i

current rom: powerJB 1.5

CWM Touch v5.5.0.4 by munjeni

Custom Kernel and tweaks from munjeni

history of things i did and tried:

i installed the stock rom of 4.1

google keep working normal

i installed "powerJB 1.5"

google keep not working. errormessage: "google play services is not available". other apps, which seem to use the play services, are not workling either, like "business tasks beta" or "easy cloudnotes". seems to me this is due to the same problem.

cleared data of "Google Play services"

un-installed Google Play services

re-installed Google Play services

problem still there.

installed "superJB v1.0"

google keep and others working

complete reinstall of "powerJB 1.5"

same problem again.

extensive web & xda searches did not bring me closer to an answer, hence the post here.

seems like just one other guy had this problem with powerJB - but i can't post in developer-thread due to the forum-restrictions. to go there click here - post #614

i have no clue what the problem is.

and i would like to keep using keep & other software relying on gplay services...help !
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] TechExhibeo:
Mate download quickpic from play store and open quickpic and press menu key and tap show hidden or unhide option....if ur pics are visible then selct them.and unhide then from quickpic app only..it will work and ur videos n pics will be visible in ur default gallery app

I think this is problem in the firmware...

Wait for the update for ur phone and bug will be fixed...fir now downgrade to previous version...

N wait..

Here u are

pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/lnxinfo/v3r0m0/index.jsp?topic=/liaat/liaatbpksm.htm

U need to install google play services manually..

As it installs automaticaly...

U can download it here and install it...

Download from attachments xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2275125

Or try this link

uploaded.net/file/jf7owj46

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] fusinef:
installed it from first link.

still not working though :(

same error message
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ntv2801:
Here u are

pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/lnxinfo/v3r0m0/index.jsp?topic=/liaat/liaatbpksm.htm

Thanks a lot! :good:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] certmen:
Can't access internal memory

Hey guys,

I can't access my internal memory when i connect my Sola to PC, I have access only to my SD card.

I changed USB connection mode but in vain.

My device connected perfectly when I was using CM 9.1 but after I started using Project XV-R JB ROM(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2311414), I'm facing this issue.

Help!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] juansefm:
Bricked Sola

Hi

I had the JB munjeni ROM in my SOLA. I tried to root it, but I flashed a wrong zip. Then my phone didn`t turn on. It responded to hard-reboot and hard-power off. I tried to flash by fastboot kernel and it worked. When it was flashing system.sin, something failed, and now my Sola doesn't respond to hard reboot or power off. It's almost impossible to put it in flashboot or fastboot. Sometimes it gets into fastboot and then shows Sony logo, then nothing happens. The only thing it does is to show red LED when connected.

Please help me! Im desperated already!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] TechExhibeo:
I think ur rom does not support it...

ask in rom thread if rom developer can help u

Download stock ftf and place it in firmware folder of flashtool and flash it in flashmode...

Firstly charge ur phone turned off for 20 mins and install drivers from flashtool folder and then flash stock ftf..

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] redrick9:
Need Help - Sorry for the bad english

just a newbie with min post.....can anyone help me?

i'm getting trouble for installing rom PowerJB for my XGO

already install CWM from atis112 and already follow the instructions, but the problems start.... i cant install the zip :'( , already wipe everything but still cant install it....

here's the trouble

--Installing : /sdcard/Xperia-Go-PowerJB-v1.5.zip

Finding update package....

Opening update package....

E : opening /res/keys : No such file or directory

E : Failed to load keys

Installation aborted

i dont understand, i have tried download the zip again, but it stuck like that....please if anyone can help me :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] TechExhibeo:
I think this is problem in zip file....

Report this problem in rom.thread to.rom developer... ;)

If I Helped U Dont Forget To Press Thanks :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] redrick9:
it isn't my phone then..... i'm scared that my phone will get bricked :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Mufrad:
like rockstardeepaksharma said, its a zip problem, your phone is fine i think, report problem to the dev, hopefully you will get a working zip soon.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] redrick9:
yeah you're right...its a zip and my internet problems!!, i download it again with another pc and internet...now its working!!!

now i can try my new JB :D

Thank you!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jkorade:
reply

flash stock rom using flshtool....

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go for ultimate rom v6 and v8 most stable in jb for sola.....

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listen restart ur pc open flashtool again flashboot select ics ftf rom then let it ask u to connect phone and den connect by pressing volume up it will connect....

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is the experimentv6 kernel solves touchscreen problem of ultimate rom for original charger......?? i m usiing same rom with samsung charger n no touchscreen problem yet with jb kernel....
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] iPhonehater:
Is it possible to turn the magnifier off? Both on stock and Dolphin browsers. Tried to freeze browser / Xperia keyboard - no luck.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Tarhaomenapuu:
Hello, im thinking about sola... but what about games? More specificly asphalt7, mc4, order&chaos? Im intrerested in performance on stock rom. Thx.