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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] minos2026:
GB runs fast?

hi there! anyone can tellme if GB runs better than ICS on the xperia Go? I like ics but sometimes... is to sloooooow. For example, if I need to take a quick picture unless I predict the future, probably the moment will gone waiting the camera.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
I think it runs a lot faster on GB ;) I have a XSola, so we have the same hardware and I went back to GB some hours ago. I really can understand you, especially the camera thing. And my Sola shots photos now fckin faaast:D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] minos2026:
GB XGo

Ok Bro! I did it. I have installed GB and has been rooted with the method on this thread. I don't understand how to install recovery (working on that) to create a full back up of this rom (GB). I like it, is a little bit retro and much faster than ICS. I am going to use it these days before the JB update... someday

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I want to say, this method to root GB works also on unlocked bootloaders and with the 6.1.1.B.1.54 firmaware. Just in case you already are in a rooted .54 firmware you don´t need to downgrade to 6.1.1.B.1.10 in order to aply this method.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] juanchoxperia:
good night

Can you help me with all the steps step by step to be rott in single MT27i xperia

1-I do not understand what to upgrade to ics - if you update it supopne losing gb

2 in terms of what the flashtool not understand how to do it if I put it in so flasmode

my phone has a number of compilation 6.0.B.3.184

and android is 2.3.7 Can you help me

Thanks from Colombia
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] minos2026:
todo bien Juancho! if you still need help send me a pm, in Spanish will be easier for me.

yes, you will lose GB but you will re-install it later.

have you downloaded the necessary firmwares?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] irontech:
is it normal after Step 4, phone boot up take quite some long time to get in the GB 2.3.7 ? Currently my Sola stuck at the boot up Xperia animation more than 20 minutes. :confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
20min is pretty long O.o
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] irontech:
done the Sola GB 2.3.7 rooting, thanks saluer27 method. :good:

1st tried on ICS .54 and with microSD card inserted, it failed & cause the boot up screen stalled more than 20 mins. :confused:

2nd tried on ICS .10 and without microSD, it works. but with the following msg, albeit the root success :p:good::laugh:

root shell FOUND

remounting system in RW mode

pushing su binary . . .

1149 KB/s (22364 bytes in 0.019s)

pushing superuser.apk . . .

2700 KB/s (843503 bytes in 0.305s)

correting permissions . . .

removing /data/local.prop

pushing busybox . . .

2783 KB/s (837928 bytes in 0.294s)

correting permissions . . .

symlinking busybox command . . .

pushing nAa-CWM Recovery files . . .

push: nAa-CWM/sh -> /data/local/tmp/sh

push: nAa-CWM/recovery.tar -> /data/local/tmp/recovery.tar

push: nAa-CWM/cwm-install -> /data/local/tmp/cwm-install

push: nAa-CWM/chargemon2 -> /data/local/tmp/chargemon2

push: nAa-CWM/chargemon1 -> /data/local/tmp/chargemon1

5 files pushed. 0 files skipped.

2625 KB/s (2683714 bytes in 0.998s)

detecting device model . . .

device model=MT27i

device model not supported

aborting installation . . .

rebooting device . . .

3

2

1

please press ENTER key to exit . . .
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jass8669:
I have successfully rooted gb 2.3.7 build .184 using this method and everthing works but watsapp doesn't work anymore....anybody else with same problem.. :mad:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] irontech:
uninstall & install from g play help?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rajen77:
Thanks for the great description!

jass8669:

Clear the app data/cache in Settings -> Applications.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jass8669:
Cleared data and cache in watsapp in application but still its not working...."unable to connect please check you are connected to the internet and try again.please reboot your phone if your connection problem persists" message is displayed.

it has happened when I flashed gb world generic ftf...earlier have used stock indian gb ftf but it worked fine..... :confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] irontech:
other web apps works? could be the data apn, on wifi what's the result?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jass8669:
All other apps works fine but only watsapp is not working...even on wifi not working... tried uninstall and install watsapp again and again but no use.... :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] irontech:
try luck, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1878849
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jass8669:
Tried with this but same message is displayed and its unable to connect.... Now maybe I have to try with some other gb or ics
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] slauer27:
different customization ?

db
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] slauer27:
different customization

Default different customization ?

I'm pretty sure this is due to a different customization as before in your ICS !

If you earlier had an indian gb before then try to find out this specific GB flash file !

Some Apps aren't allowed or restricted in some country's !

An advice for recover ! ! You could still edit in your GB the /system/build.prop to your specific cda/numbers and then make then an update via Sony's Companion! This should solve the problem !

Open build.prop with rooteplorer (open file in Texteditor) an edit all 8 CDA number to the specific one!

As example:

ro.product.name=ST25i=XXXX-XXXX

I think there are 3 lines in build.prop with those 8 numbers (RED) to be replaced

Maybe India could be 1261-3755 for ST25i but i'am not sure since i don't have a CDA listing !!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jass8669:
Problem is that i want to stick to GB and if I use your method I will get ICS. Is there any way to get GB meant for India through PCC or SEUS.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] slauer27:
Here you go !

1 ST25I/MOBILE PHONE/CUSTOMIZED IN (INDIA)/PURE WHIT	30.04.2012	1261-3755/R5E	WORLD	ST25 CUSTOMIZED IN 1261-3755

2	ST25I/MOBILE PHONE/CUSTOMIZED IN (INDIA)/BLACK/PUR	30.04.2012	1261-3755/R5E	WORLD	ST25 CUSTOMIZED IN 1261-3755

Find this GB Flash file and then backup your root files ! Flash without ticking the "Data" in Flashtool and the repush your files again after Flashing done! After rooted done make an factory reset!

Cheers ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Phantom Pt. II:
So, my gf's Xperia U is currently on a

custom

ICS ROM. Can I use this method to downgrade to a rooted GB rom? I want to flash GB-ROCKS V3 on her phone.

".Now flash back to GB 2.3.7 with Flashtool "

What file do I flash here?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
I think yes ;)

You have to flash the 2.3.7 Firmware there :P
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Phantom Pt. II:
So I can skip step 1 and 2? Does it say to downgrade to .10 because the rooting method given in the OP only works on that?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] AndyGnex:
Actually i flashed GB ROCKS over xperiance lite not too long ago..my phone is working fine so far :D

All i did was clear data, clear cache and clear dalvik in recovery and then i flashed..didnt even make a backup lol..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Phantom Pt. II:
Is your bootloader unlocked though? Wouldn't the phone keep ICS firmware the way you did it? I might try it tonight if you say it works.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] AndyGnex:
No, im on locked BL. As far as i can tell its a completely GB system.. Havent got any problems with leftover ICS stuff at all. I would certainly suggest you make a backup first, we wouldnt want anything bad happening, and you would kill me for it :angel:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Phantom Pt. II:
Great! I'll try that first then, tonight. Just flash GB ROCKS over the current ICS rom (after wiping system/cache/dalvik) !

Don't worry, I won't blame you for anything. And also, I always backup. Have lots of experience flashing on my HTC One S and Desire before that. Just need to get to know how this Xperia U handles stuff and how flashing works. On my HTC One S I can just cross flash anything, ICS/JB etc.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] AndyGnex:
To tell you the truth, im still new to flashing XU as well.. :D

And also, the thread for GB ROCKS didnt say anything about having to flash to stock GB first, so i figured, just go ahead and flash lol.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kwstas 13:
Enable usb debugging

WHY can't i enable usb debugging on step 5?

6.Now with USB-Debugging on you have to re-push your rootfiles again ! For doing this launch the Command called "02-push-root-files.cmd"

i have usb debugging marked but it is NOT enabled...Please help :/

Edit: Forget it, it worked even thought the device's usb debugging seemed to be disabled.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] lkonnos:
Man!!!!! Thank you very very much!! It worked on xperia p!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] som3a14:
I can't update my XGO from sony's pc companion software, seems neither the ICS nor the JB update are available for my region. So now I need to know if there's a way to root GB without upgrading to ICS, and if not, how to can I upgrade to ICS with the official upgrade not being available in my region. My thought is that I have to flash the ICS kernal...but won't that require unlocking boot loader?? and hence even if I manage to get back to GB it would be rooted but with an unlocked boot loader.

Would appreciate the help.

Thanks.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cremator91:
awesome method

will try this on sola :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pandemic:
Some of ya'll peeps still on GB?

Unbelievable:p

:::[ Pandemic ..:: JB MoonBreakers® 4 Ever !!:..

Sent From The Moon With My Xperia P ![
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] chineseromeo:
this is the only one that worked. all other methods didnt. stupid crap!

i love you.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] PhilipHalliwell:
I've done everything you said, but when I come to 02-push-root-files part, it just won't do it, it says it push root files adb : not found
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] sjanzeir:
Worked like magic! I've been struggling with this for some time now and I'm glad I found slauer's method! Thanks!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] cyanide0007:
:(

Followed each and every step properly , flashed B.1.10 rooted it using the root method , then pushed d files using 01 cmd file , den flashed 2.3.7 wid DATA wipe unchecked , faced all dos force closes den checked UNKNOWN SOURCES AND DEBUGGING ENABLED , connected device to PC , but the PC dint show d connected device , and den tried restoring root wid 02 cmd , wic ended up saying no device found installation abosted :/ :(

And device restarted now showing just black screen :/

Upon that my EAR-SPEAKER only works in GB , tried all versions of ICS no luck

:/

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:(

Same here
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] STORMBAY:
When you connect your phone to the computer, do you hear some sound. If does just wait some time and your phone will be recognized by PC. Then you can continue with rooting.

I root my xperia p with no problems!!!:cowboy:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] jesygem:
It works perfect! Thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] 21martin:
works :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperiagonow:
Worked for me too, the steps weren't perfectly clear for a beginner but I got there in the end.

Will add a few things for people doing this after me and are completely clueless.

1) Read VERY carefully what is happening on the computer cmd prompt and follow the instructions on the screen, for e.g. instead of restoring it, I just closed the "back up and restore screen" when prompted to in the first step and was wondering why nothing was happening.

2) Flashtool is a 3rd party program by two people called bin4ry and andryoxde, I googled "Flashtool" and downloaded the official Sony "Emma" tool and was wondering why nothing was happening.

3) When flashing, you MUST hold down the flash key for the entirety of the flashing process -- for the Xperia Go it is the volume down button, the Sony website says it is the back button, but for me the back button didn't work.

I know some of this will seem very obvious to people here, but as I had not done this before, this was new to me.

Hope this helps
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rockon007:
Help for 2.3.7 to JB to Root?

Hi,

my Xperia P phone has andrioid version 2.3.7 ...and the current version available to sonymobile official site is

Android version: Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Latest available software: 6.2.A.1.100

Release started: 2013-06-12

so is it possible to root the phone once i upgrade it to the latest version that is Jelly Bean -6.2.A.1.100

so it contradicts the first point mentioned by you above...

waiting for ur reply...

Thanks in advance...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] arquillos:
Thank you slauer27!

It works on a Xperia S.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bhumik147:
(Y)

Thanks ,nice work
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cyboy:
Thank you because of doing such GR8 works! :good:

i myself did these processes till step3!

because i am loving what i ve got(isc4.0.4 rooted!) and wont ever flash it back to 2.3.7 again.(just ran Step3 01-local-prop.cmd and nothing more)

But here is my questions:

1-either IS THIS STEP STABLE FOR ME TO STAY 4.0.4 or do i have to do some wiping or deleting temp files and extra backup files from phone?

2-is the 4.0.4 experience better than 2.3.7 on st27i (ie speed ,less bugs etc... )?

be kind enough to answer me asap and excuse my bad English

GOD BLESS YOU...

recently edited:

something went wrong and the whole elements on the screen got dim except wallpaper (something like inverted colors)almost no UI!

repeated the above triple steps over and over again but just the same result!! :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] icooldude007:
This worked as charm for my Xperia GO. But I was not able to install CWM using attached zip file So I used the one which I have already and it worked.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pikapee:
Force Close messages are not stopping!

Hi

I am new to this and I'm stuck at step 7. The force close messages are not stopping and almost nothing is working. Just the settings are opening. I cleared the internal storage too (after completing step 7). I don't how to deal with this. Please RASAP! My phone is not working :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
Have you already redone all steps? So flash Stock ICS again and then all steps :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pikapee:
Still the same problem!

I did. Still the Force Close messages are coming! I followed the entire procedure step by step thrice and got the same problem everytime :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
And are you sure that you wiped data/made a factory reset?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pikapee:
I guess so. This is what I did :

Settings>Storage>Clear Internal Storage>Erase Everything.

Is this is not the correct way for factory reset?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] XqepX:
Dude no! :)

Settings > backup & reset > factory rest

That's what you should do. You've only erased your internal storage all the time. Sweet beginnings hehe. I remember the time when I was where you're at the moment :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Neverstop7:
A month ago, I rooted my phone correctly with this guide.

However now I have a problem. The touchscreen of the phone works intermittently. The question is: can I send the phone to SONY Service Center to repair it or have I lost warranty? Thank you.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] segmentationfaulter:
unlocking bootloader voides the warranty for sure, if you rooted only, it can be undone. First try a repair using PC companion.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Argitek:
Working perfectly

Finally, after so much searching I found a way to root my Xperia U ST25i with GB 2.3.7 (6.0.B.3.184)! Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're the man!!!!!! :)

It works perfectly!

Things I've noticed when I reached step 6:

I flashed ICS (6.1.1.B.1.10) and then GB (6.0.B.3.188) -> re-push didn't work!

I flashed ICS (6.1.1.B.1.10) and then GB (6.0.B.3.184) -> re-push DID work!

Don't mind the USB debugging icon don't showing up, it will work anyways!

I got the message "adb server is out of date. killing... ADB server didn't ACK * failed to start daemon *" several times when trying to re-push. I closed PC Companion, Flashtool and every Xperia related stuff and it worked, the error didn't show anymore.

Thanks again slauer27!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] thetruthispriceless:
Hey im a proper noob with a Xperia u st25i just the same and wanna root it but I understood none of the above as I have at best 3 brain cells, all terms etc. ... Strait over my head! Wtf?
[LG Optimus 2x] igorplac:
Hi, I want a ics without bug's, I have seen NOVA HD, Djmanouch... But still have bug's, I want a rom with the weather widget of lg... you know other roms, comment here. One more thing, The Lg already released the official ics for 2x? thanks :good:
[LG Optimus 2x] kt-Froggy:
If this is a "Dear Santa..." post, then I want a mansion, a Bentley, and a private jet... :D

Seriously? :rolleyes:
[LG Optimus 2x] Jishnu Sur™:
Mate where in the world do you live? :D

ICS is out, long time!!!!
[LG Optimus 2x] hellraiser:
He is in a Deep Sleep

He is in a deep sleep just woke up to enjoy Christmas holidays.. Lol :D
[LG Optimus 2x] ardiade:
LoL

And when he open dev section he would have a lot of christmas gift

Sent from MyNexus
[LG Optimus 2x] AvRS:
This is no different to a best ROM thread which we don't allow. No one can help you find a ROM that's best for you so there's no need for this thread. Please read the threads in Development and then try them out for yourself.

Thanks

AvRS
[HTC One X+] Mokuro:
I noticed a bug after rooting my device using Hasoon's tool. This bug causes my device to not recognize the place where I'm at for the weather (app &widget). Instead, it's just says "Current Location". Unlocking the device without rooting doesn't cause this issue. Unrooting through SU didn't fix the problem. I even tried reinstalling the application and SD card files for locations. Only way to fix this issue is by relocking the bootloader.

Has anyone else expierenced this issue/bug so we can have a confirmation and maybe get Hasoon to fix it?

Thanks
[HTC One X+] XSafire:
There is no way this is caused by the toolkit. The toolkit just runs select adb or fastboot commands that android is built to recognize. To my knowledge apps can't tell if the bootloader is locked or unlocked, so I don't know how relocking it could fix an app issue. I guess it's possible that the gps radio is what's being affected, but it seems like it's just one app. I suggest you do a full wipe, maybe even an RUU flash.
[HTC One X+] AndroHero:
+1 i doubt it's anything to do with the toolkit. Do you have the google locations services switched on?
[HTC One X+] WA_Bob:
Indeed - I've not have that problem since unlocking and rooting with Hansoon's kit. In fact, it was one of the smoothest rooting experiences with an HTC phone I've had.

I agree that you should check the settings with the weather app. You may also try another weather app to see if you have the same problem which would show if it's a phone problem or an app one.
[HTC One X+] Clonz:
+1 I have used the AIO toolkits on multiple devices and have never had a problem with them
[HTC One X+] Mokuro:
That's weird. Glad no one else is suffering from this issue. I'll try to unlock and root for the 3rd time and see how things go.

Thanks guys. :o
[HTC One X+] joey-pagan:
I've experienced a similar issue stock right out of the box. Nothing remotely related to Hasoon's Tool. It appears to be a "random" issue with HOX+'s...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SgtMacabre:
Hello there. Have a quick question...

I would like to free up some space by moving rarely used apps to an externaly mounted sd card/stick.

i am running CM 10 nightlies (never more than 3 days behind newest) with pershoots last kernel 11/19/2012.

i am using the STICK MOUNT app to mount my stick/sd card.

Mount works fine and sd card/stick is always where expected.....root/usbdrive....peripherals work fine...mouse, keyboard etc....

i am using the app 2 sd pro app, and also checked in the app settings menu for a "move to SD Card/External Storage" option but i have not noticed before that that option is not there (never thought of or noticed it before as i did not have external storage set up until now =)

ALSO i need to access the external media in clockwork recovery touch to flash from it. how can i do this... it does not give me a backup to external or any way to choose zip from externalsd card.....

any ideas? thanks guys!!!

EDIT**** i just flashed the recovery pershoot has with his new JB rom. 6.3.0.2 or something close to that...dont remember exactly. i thought it might have an updated option to install from external SD card.... but alas it does not.....still same problem =(
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Forsetiportman:
Hey guys, noob here.... well to the forums. So hello everyone, ill tell ya the problem.... 3 days ago i got an HTC Desire.... bought it second hand, to find that the phone had been rooted (great) because i was intending to do it myself, ive never done it before, so i thought i would try and install a custom ROM.... since its rooted already, im not sure how to tell anyone what this guy has done to it already... i know its Cynagon or Cynagen or wahtever is already on it, but i dont know if its good or bad or whatever... so if anyone can guide me the right way it would be GREATLY appreciated, also another thing.... i want to install a new rom on my other SD card as this one is only 4gb and my one is 16gb..... any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! M*
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abaaaabbbb63:
Start with Mildwild. A simple, stable and fast rom. You can choose between Oxygen Mildwild, CM7 MildWild and Redux MildWild. I recommend Redux.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Forsetiportman:
Just by looking at mildwild rom pics on google.... im 95% sure thats the one thats on it now, it looks NEARLY EXACTLY the same.... menu, buttons etc...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spitfire2425:
Like the title states, which roms have true tablet ui? The stock look is okay but its a tablet not a phone.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yogi2010:
i've never flashed it, but i think you wanna look at Paranoid Android, i think it gives you control over that.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spitfire2425:
forgot to mention that I'm already running PA.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SilverHedgehog:
wrong thread mate
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mp3803:
I was wondering if it was possible to use a RAZR M rom on the RAZR I because they are pretty much the same phone so I can use it on Verizon networks? Or would it be an issue due to processor differences?
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joel_sinbad:
you just answered yourself... it would be an issue because the processor...
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mp3803:
Thought so... but since they are both CDMA and GSM would it work anyways?
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vistaus:
And not only the processor: the Razr M is CMDA while the Razr i is GSM. So even if you got it somehow ported over it still wouldn't let you call and stuff because of CMDA vs GSM.
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joel_sinbad:
The RAZR M is GSM too... but its blocked for US Carriers...

The RAZR i lacks of the Snapdragon processor, that is working as the LTE radio too... but they must have the same GSM radio... both are quadband...
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vistaus:
Razr M is GSM? Since when did Verizon switch from CMDA to GSM?????
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mp3803:
Verizon uses CDMA but offers some GSM world capable phones... the RAZR m and RAZR i are both cdma and GSM. That's why I was wondering if I could use the RAZR I with Verizon.