yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mvoid533:
But when the sd card is connected

The run batch says waiting connected adb..

Whats wrong

I have installed the adb

Downgrade kernel

Still doensnt work

I am used w. Xp sp3

Or this need requirement above xp??

W.vista,,7,8
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] lalit387:
Download a fresh copy of drivers and install again

See if Sony of companion running close it and restart pc and phone

Also make sure to tick debug in settinga-developer

If you have Unlocked your bootloader flash munjenis v5 kernel and try

No success

Reflash .54 FTF and try downgrade kernel
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] waqar bukhari:
Bro, it do matter. I had tried thousands times. When MTP is ticked batch files says "waiting device to connect" and nothing more but when i i changed that option to MSC.. wao worked.

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I also had been facing problems in rooting. Here is what i did

Installed PC companion and sony update software

and changed MTP to MSC in connectivity

usb debugging on

and followed the procedure.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Daimonji:
I can confirm that this method works with firmware .54.

Now I have 3 Xperia Sola rooted, with CWM and BrainsROM installed and it works like a charm.

Thank you very much for this. :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] christos4:
can you upload "6.1.1.B.1.10 and 6.1.1.B.1.54 stock kernel ftf files" again, because the link given doesn't work
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] slackerzz:
i've just checked and it works, try again
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mirio:
Hi guys, just tried to flash kernel via instructions in first post, but all i got was my Sola bricked right after flashing kernel as described in first step: "1. Flash MT27i_6.1.1.B.1.10_KERNEL.ftf with Flashtool and reboot".

I had to flash back original ROM from this post - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2029529 - and everything is back to normal, but now i am afraid to try flashing again. :)

What am i doing wrong, please? Thank you.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mickeyzkun:
hi this root is for locked bootloader right. i check mine and its written Bootloader unlock allowed: Yes

does it mean that my bootloader is already unlocked or still locked?

and what is adb because i just read it in the previous page and do i really need it for rooting?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] -shaMe-:
Your bootloader is locked.

sent from my obsolete Xperia sola :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mickeyzkun:
ahh ok thanks. btw what is adb because i just read it in the previous page and do i really need it for rooting?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] itachilinux:
It's only working on unlocked bootloader...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zeniitti:
If I root my OFFICIAL ICS Firmware Xperia Sola 6.1.1.B.1.54 or patch Sola with any custom ROM, can I go back with to original state by patching original firmware back. For example warranty issues. Sola should be "untouched".

How to check if my bootloader is locked? Previously I had Ideos X5 and I'm really missing it :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zsszeli199417:
It's just don't work for me. I have the 6.1.1.B.1.54 firmware on my sola, and windows 7 on my computer. when I get to the first step (flashing kernel) flashtool is throws up an error saying, that I don't have some driver installed. I installed all drivers from flashtool folder, but it's till throwing up this error. Here is the log:

please help.:/

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I think I flashed the kernel, now I stuck at rooting.. anyone please write a step-by-step guide :S I don't know, what I'm doing wrong :/
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zjarkov:
Install flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/ and after installation go to C:\flashtool\drivers and install drivers for sola, flashmode and fastboot.

Then switch off your phone, press vol- and connect through mUSB calbe to PC. Win will automacally install drivers. Maybe U will have to do it several times (disconnect, press vol- and connect). And for fastboot mode it is the same, but only with vol+ key.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zsszeli199417:
thanks a lot, I'll try it! :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zeniitti:
Any ideos, if I can go back to original state? I have now rooted my firmware, but I think that I can easily unroot it with same procedure.

And it seems that my bootloader is locked but can be unlocked.

One basic question still, do I need to unlock bootloader to install custom roms?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] slackerzz:
No, just install CWM (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2020893) and the choose a rom for locked bl
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zeniitti:
And final question, how to go back to original ICS rom? For possible warranty issues.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zsszeli199417:
I guess you can restore factory ICS with PC companion anytime
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] zeniitti:
Can some1 verify that?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] soulhackereborn:
If bootloader is locked then u can repair through SEUS or PC Companion...

For unlocked bootloaders this won't work and will get modified software error ... so relock bootloader and flash through SEUS or PC Companion.....
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Hate Android Lag:
where to get a copy of .10 &.54 frimware?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Anthrax:
flash stock ics ftf file using flashtool...

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chk the first thread in the dev section.....
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] qhuinzy_09:
importtant app is freeze

just want to ask something mates ..

this is the 2nd tim that i root my sola ..

the procees was succesfull

but every time i rrot my phone this system app is always freeze..

the effect of this system app is eveytime a boot my phone .. my app arrangement is not is proper order that i arrange it .

and ..i always .. have to set my apps on start up like swift key and juice defender

even if a defrost is or power defrost when i boot it will freeze again

some one with this like situation?

pls help
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
AW: [ROOT] Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54

Yes, I have the same "problem" ;) But I don't recognized any disadvantages or smth like that, so everything is okay :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Munszu:
Q

Hey guys!

I did this method recently and before I managed to do it, I failed twice somehoew. After installing the previous kernel the phone rebooted correctly, but I was greeted by a black screen. I managed to reboot it and install the current kernel and everything returned to normal. Somehow when I tried the 3rd time I managed to root it without a problem. Altough the system menu since then seems a bit laggy, and also when I recieve a call the phone starts to ring and vibrate, but the phone.apk won't show up for several second. I tried factory resetting, but it didn't solve my problem. Strange enough everything else is quite snappy on the phone. Any ideas?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Anthrax:
It happens with Stock (the call thing).......... I also faced the same problem when i was on stock........
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] fidfidelis97:
first time i try this method and its work :good:

after several month i reinstall my sola with SUS (Sony Update Service), after that i try to flash 1.10 kernel via flashtool, and turn on my phone, but nothing happen, my icons not turn black like before, i try to run root script, failed

i'm very confused :crying:

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UPDATE : its works after try several times :laugh:, if you flash kernel after factory reset maybe you will not get black icons
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Nikhil_:
Link not working for me, can anyone upload anywhere else :?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] slackerzz:
it seems that dev-host.org had some troubles, i moved the files to rapidgator, check the first post
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] w74132003:
is that way will kill all my apps I have installed?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
AW: [ROOT] Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54

Nope :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] waqar bukhari:
Can not download kernels. Only 10mb file but It always fails to download. after one fail wait for 15 mins? what the ****. Plz give mediafire link.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Eth4n:
Hi,

i uploaded the .zip file here
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pleomaxell:
You can easily root your Sola in Flashtool now.

Just fastboot the .10 Kernel then use Flashtool to Root your Sola and then fastboot the .54 kernel and you are done.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
i think that's exactly why slackerzz made this thread lol :laugh:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pleomaxell:
I myself have been using slackerzz's method till i found out that i can root using Flashtool instead of Root using Bin4ry's and in Flashtool i have the choice of installing SuperSU or Superuser which is not available in Root using Bin4ry's.

So thanks to SK-CZ team for mentioning the Flashtool method and thanks to slackerzz for mentioning the Root using Bin4ry's method.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
AW: [ROOT] Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54

The Root method of the flashtool is the same like in Bin4ry's Edition. The only difference is that you can choose which Root apk you would like to have to :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
lol thanks for enlightening me :highfive:

i never thought of trying the rooting method in flashtool :p
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] drarif:
pl... help............

pl help...stuck in updating to ICS in my SX Sola after several try...when i plug in phone with my volume down button ..green indicator on ..but...it shows like screenshot(error..device disconnected)...cant understand...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
AW: [ROOT] Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.54

Choose the ftf and press ok. In the install log you'll see "preparing files for flashing". After some minutes there will open a window and when this window is open, you have to plug in your phone :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Anthrax:
have you installed all the dirvers
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bhumik147:
Helpful

thanx .. its the easiest way of rooting locked BL (y)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Bonusforum.se:
What piece of **** kernel-thing is this? It forces me to install bloatware for a download manager, I accept that but when it actually tries to download the file and now it downloads and installs rapid manager or something, then when it comes to download the file it says 0 kb and says it has problems verifying the internet connection. Since I am writing this obviously the internet connection is just fine...

Why dont share this stuff via dropbox, google drive, sugarsync, mega or any other fileserver that is quick easy and doesnt install a bunch of crapware?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] slackerzz:
I've never had problems with rapidgator, however try this link http://db.tt/TN4YFZDv
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Bonusforum.se:
Really? It installed a lot of stuff as I said, that is normally the case with this. Dropbox works fine thou, thanks! File just downloaded and gonna try the install tomorrow!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] drarif:
my ROOT button not working

i want to root my Xperia Sola ICS by flastool method........but surprisingly my Flast button only working in flash tool others button ( like root..etc) not working......why ????????????????????????:crying::crying::crying:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pingu_c660:
make sure flashtool detect your device. if not, install right drivers that can be found in flashtool > drivers
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
you only need SEUS and PC Companion for your device drivers
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pereira2088:
this may sound kind of stupid, but how do you flash the kernel with Flashtool? it asks to power off the device, and hold the back button then plug in usb. problem is Sola doens't have a back button per se.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
press and hold volume down button
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pereira2088:
after flashing the *.10 kernel, is it normal to show in the "about phone" the build *.54 ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
yes thats normal but you have to flash .54 kernel again after rooting
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pereira2088:
thanks ;)

i just rooted :D for some reason i could only do it running the .bat file as admin (which is strange, since i'm the admin lol)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
thats normal too, specially if you're using windows7
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] arsal_93:
Am I to hold it or keep pressing it?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] satyarlenka:
Question

Can this method be used for both .54 Global and Indian version of ROMs ??....because the kernels provided show " World " branding on the Flashtool.

Another question, after flashing the .10 kernel , the kernel version in "About Phone" still shows 3.0.8+ (same as it showed before flashing the .10 kernel). Is it normal ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] statbat:
Why everyone is building kernels for .54

The latest version is .184 and i cannot find this rooted kernel anywhere for Xperia Sola

Can anyone please provide a latest kernel for .184

As soon as I put the .54 kernel, i get a notice that there is a New System update available 6.0.B.3.184

My device is:

Model Number....: MT27i

Android Version.: 2.3.7

Baseband version: u8500-49020604-R1G_EC14

Kernel version..: 2.6.35.7 + BuildUser@BuildHost #1

Build number....: 6.0.B.3.184
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
Bro you do realize that android 2.3.7 is gingerbread right?and you do realize that amdroid 4.0.4 is a higher version than android 2.3.7 right?seriously bro?

boyheadkick™

Sent from my Xperia Acro S using Tap-Tap-Tapatalk

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Look, run SUS and let it do its work on your phone so that it'll get updated to ICS so you can get the .54 firmware

boyheadkick™

Sent from my Xperia Acro S using Tap-Tap-Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] statbat:
Yes I am sorry that i misunderstood before. Later i realized my mistake.

I do not want to upgrade my Sola to ICS. A 512MB RAM phone running on 4.0.4 is a killer phone

I did once upload biggers/higher roms on low end phone and the phones were as slow as bricks.

So dont you feel that your phone is slower after moving to ICS.

I just need a latest firmware for my version 6.0.B.3.184

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My phone is already modified and SUS complains about it.

I guess i will have to just flash the 4.0.4 image into the phone.

But still, i have serious concerns on flashing 4.0.4 on my poor 512MB phone. But again you guys are pro and i am just a learner/user.

You advise.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
im not a pro bro..im just another member here like you..and yes, ICS on sola is buggy..on the other hand, GB development has stopped or if it is still alive has gone stale..

luckily though JellyBean has already been ported to Sola, albeit having its own share of bugs..but from what ive read its way better than ICS..

here's the link for the Jellybean port discussion thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2258416

oh, and there's a QnA section bro, refrain from asking in the development section :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] statbat:
Do you think it is right to install Jellybeans on 512MB RAM ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
Alcatel's glory2 has 512mb ram ang its running jellybean out of the box..it isnt laggy from what ive seen

boyheadkick™

Sent from my Xperia Acro S using Tap-Tap-Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Redaaku:
I'm trying to root my sola using this method in this thread.

I have downloaded the flashtool and the kernels.

But when I connect phone via usb, flashtool doesn't recognize my device.

[SIZE="1"]27/014/2013 17:14:21 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
27/014/2013 17:14:21 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
27/014/2013 17:14:25 - INFO - Device disconnected
27/014/2013 17:14:31 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
27/014/2013 17:14:31 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.[/SIZE]

I did that, I installed the drivers file from drivers folder which is found in Flashtool Folder. First I tried with check-mark only P,U sola drivers bit it didnt work. So next try I check-marked all drivers and installed but still same error.

I connect the phone in msc mode.

Can somebody provide the required drivers so that Flashtool can recognize my Xperia Sola?

Nevermind I solved the problem . Anyone else having similar issue start from beginning and read this post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=42863981
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Redaaku:
Successfully rooted phone using this method! :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] androidlover879:
Hi mate you said that you are connecting in MSC mode, lets do like this- switch off your phone and hold the VOLUME-UP button and connect it via usb while you opened the flashtool. And try to do the next steps.

Sorry for my bad English:D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Redaaku:
Hi thanks for your reply but my problem is solved!

I am rooted already as I have mentioned in the post just above you.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] androidlover879:
Hello mate I am on Indian stock whenever I try to flash. .10 its not flashing its showing. .54 after flash and I directly tried but not getting root. Can you help me? I have locked BL
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] arsal_93:
Guy's I need help.So the thing was I want to remove my CMw so I had to flash a stock Rom after (my mobile was rooted before flashing) and after flashing everything.Whenever I try to flash .10 firmware it doesn't do that the firmware remains the same .54.By the way I was running. 54 firmware when I flashed on a new .54......So can you guys pls tell me what's the problem is?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DatJoe:
You should probably add that MSC has to be activated.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pixelado:
Yay! Finally, rooting .54 seemed impossible. Thanks.

brb, installing cwm.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] yuri83bg:
some bugs

edit for errate post, replay in an other discussion but the post was here... sorry to everyone
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] arunastan:
Cannot root..

I m hv unlocked boot loader..

i tried to flash 1.10 kernal..but then after flashiing still build number is 1.54,

anyway i run the root script, it does not work, means cannot root, the script says cannot find the path to Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v31.

I also donot get any massage in the phone to back up, when sript is runnug, however, the scrip says to unlock and make backup.

Please help...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
Why not just flash a prerooted rom?youre unlocked anyway

boyheadkick™

Sent from my Trinity Vengeance RaptorXL powered Acro S using Tap-Tap-Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] arunastan:
Can you please tell me the procedure for that.. I don't have a recovery installed in the phone..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] joaorsfonseca:
Hi guys.. My phone doesn't start.. Constantly reboots on Sony logo..

I can't access CWM.. I can't connect it to pc.. Anyone? Thanks..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
follow the instructions posted here :good:

edit: sorry for this part, i thought this was the s, acro s, ion forum:o

or you can also just a .96 kernel just flash cobrato's stock kernel using flashtool and then flash a .96 based custom rom like Trinity

if you're bootloader is locked just repair it with PCC or SUS :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] joaorsfonseca:
Thanks for your awnswer.. After a big fight i've won this battle :) I wasn't able to use PCC or SUS (they don't detect the phone).. I've to flash it with an original ftf and i could finally get it to work :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] boyheadkick:
glad to help :highfive:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] saeedirfaan:
GB on xperia sola!

I am on Stock ICS (.54) ROM, with Root and CWM access. Is there an option to donwgrade my xperia sola to Stock GB rom? If any, please help me.

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Akshay24:
Yes, here is a link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2273748

Just keep scrolling down and you'll find gingerbread but you upgrade to kitkat even

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2612781

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2608038

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2616998
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] saeedirfaan:
Thanks Man.

Ya I actually want to upgrade my Sola to KitKat, but the existing bugs are stopping me.

Bluetooth - no issues, but camera and its recording is must! That's why waiting for a proper build.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xcmike:
a search to fix sola's wifi brings me here...

i'm completely fine with all the flashing and stuff as i've been doing that to my xperia Z... so i know how to do it with the sola

but i'm stuck after flashing the .10 kernel - the sola becomes nuts!!... the graphics are broken and home launcher keeps shutting down and i just couldn't select anything when bin4ary's script brings up the backup & restore tool....

how did you guys do it with black boxes popping up on the screen and the phone not responding at all...? :confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bartovalenza:
someone can reload links in the first post?

I've tried the bin4ry method with no succes so I would try this one.. tnx =)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bartovalenza:
Can u reload the kernel links?? TNX
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] biepurity:
finally found this method, my sola back to life...thanks a lot @slackerzz
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sureshraj:
download files in the links are not available.:confused: pls help me to root my xperia sola mt27i version: 6.1.1.B.1.54.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] mclaugh01:
I haven't been able to find an answer to this question so I thought I would post it here. I sideloaded our Nook Tablets with Cyanogen Mod 7 and everything runs great (thanks Team-B for the great video). The tablet belongs to my 9 year old son and I don't want him to have to take the card out to access games that aren't available on the sideloaded Android OS. I tried installing the Nook apps and even accessed my B&N account through the web but there aren't any options to download the apps, it just says "recommend" or "review purchases." Does anyone know if there is a way I can load the apps I have already paid for through my B&N account without having to unmount the SD card? I should mention that I have tried root explorer and es file explorer but I can't seem to get access to the location where apps are stored. I even set back the Nook OS system to 1.4.2 but I can't seem to access any files. Keep in mind I am a complete newbie so if it's possible please provide the "dummy" instructions to do this if there is such a thing. Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spriteboost:
I've rooted and installed cm10 nightly's the latest one i installed first yesterdays updated today might reflash it but figured i'd ask first my google wallet keeps giving me an error "unfortunately, wallet has stopped." any idea or is it not supported on cm10? thanks not that i really need google wallet just figured it'd be nice incase i ever forget my wallet or something lolz:victory:

NVM found it here it is incase someone else runs into this problem fixed it for me atleast

hxxp://goo.im/devs/KonstantinKeller/mako/gapps/gapps-4.2-JOP40C-GesturePhotosphereWallet.zip

guess i'm to new so hxxp change or just delete if replace http
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zman0900:
Probably not a good idea to use a modified build of wallet. It could be modified to steal your credit card. Also, try some punctuation.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sekaroz:
hello

I have an ics xperia sola ..the problem is when I dial the ussd code in the dialer to check my balance (which is for my operator "*100#" ) a weird characters appears in the message.. here is a pic of it...

P.s: I've tried my sim card on another mobile.. and it all worked fine .
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sekaroz:
Please help me ...