yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia L] happyyear315:
i updated firmware from 15.0.A.1.31 to 15.0.A.1.36, when i buy this phone.

i tried to root after it, but i even cant do PARTIAL ROOT.

motochopper.zip and xperia_L_ROOT.zip both stuck at "daemon started successfully", backup TA(v9.5) cant detect my device.

debugging mode is on and i can see driver installed properly when i connect my phone to my pc.

i hope there is a method root witout unlock bootloader.

anybody has idea or any pros can help?

:confused:

sorry for my bad english.
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
Use framaroot...there is thread about it...do some searching
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Partial root

P.S. bad English doesn't matter :P :good:

You will only get partial root access with a locked boot-loader for full root you have to unlock boot-loader

Try other root tools, first totally unroot if you have installed super su remove it and go to Development options and allow mock locations,[I kept it on while rooting and got succeeded. :good: :cowboy:
[Sony Xperia L] saahab:
Please upload a full video of rooting xperia l
[Sony Xperia L] keenofhiphop:
there us one app called framaroot... it gives you partial root access (after enough trys) and that will be enough for TA backup. You will do that backup an afterwards unlock the bootloader. Then just flash extended stock kernel or vengeance kernel for root. Sounds easy right? it is if you have a clue about that flashing thing. Just pay attention about drivers and all will be fine ;)

Greets

Gesendet von meinem Sony Xperia L
[Sony Xperia L] krzysiek1984:
Try this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2345499 it work on .31 firmware. On .36 maybe work too.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spartn:
Hello,

I would really approciate if someone could help me

I have change CID to HTC__032 from T-MOB101 and flashed stock ( x.xx.401.x - World Wide English (WWE) and now I'm not able to flash europe RUU (RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A.13.3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed). It still stops with message problem with signature or bootloader wrong version

I did relock bootloader before i was trying to flash RUU. And now it's even worse the phone is stuck on the htc logo :(( i'm not able to do s-off, nothing

Please someone help me
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sky0165:
Is it possible to port S-voice to our device ? The app works fine. The only problem is when you ask something, like play music, S-Voice will try to open Samsung Music Player.

The app just need some fine tune.

Google Now doesn't have much functionality like S-Voice.

Shafternberg ? Omar? Is it possible ?
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dagoban:
Try vlingo
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sky0165:
Privacy violations[edit]

In January 2012 AndroidPit discovered that Vlingo sends packets of information containing the users GPS co-ordinates, IMEI (unique device identifier), contact list and the title of every song stored on the device back to Nuance without proper warning in the privacy policy. Users of Vlingo have also found the program sending data to servers at the dhs.gov domain name.

Any others ?
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marco Lomas:
I use google now, for me its working very well with Nexmusic+ :D

Intel device - Razr i Owner

Hit thanks if i help you or you like my style
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dagoban:
wow, really?

How is this even legal??
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sky0165:
It's illegal. That's why Google kicked out vlingo from play store.
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diogo.sena:
i don't know if they are tracking people or not, but still in playstore.. vlingo was bought by nuance (same company that bought swype) and renamed to dragon

search for dragon mobile assistant in playstore
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sky0165:
Dragon is not compatible. But thanks.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] ezmendriz:
Is there sense 5 roms for this phone? Is it possible?
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
@MODS

request you to sticky this thread

hello friends,

let me begin by introducing myself, i am developer for Xperia devices (X10, ARC, PLAY, S, T, Z) and am the Lead Developer of Team UtterChaos, member of Team ICX and was associated with Team FreeXperia, ... i have some experience in development for Xperia devices, specifically in kernels, rooting & recoveries and i have various how-to, reference threads which are very helpful to new & advanced users alike across various device communities... i hope even this thread will be useful to everyone... if you would like to know what things i have worked on before feel free to check some of the links in my signature below...

so some of u must be new to the Sony Xperia family & even if u are not this should be useful... this thread should get u up to speed on what you need to know for this device...

i will try to cover some very basic things and try to touch upon some advanced topics...

i will be dividing this thread into various sections, and each section will point to an individual post...

following is the list of sections covered:

Basics

FlashTool

Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking

Rooting

Recovery

Flashing Custom Kernel

Flashing Custom ROMs

for those who are interested in development are free to contact me via p.m.... BUT PLEASE do not ask generic questions, post all generic queries at the forums/threads...

regards,

DooMLoRD
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
FlashTool

Flashtool is one of the MOST IMPORTANT piece of software for ur phone, it is an unofficial, but the best way to flash official firmwares on both locked and unlocked bootloader devices. Generally the firmware is supplied in form of FTF package (a container file ending with .ftf) which can be flashed via FlashTool. Thus FlashTool is the easiest way to do offline updates, just download the FTF and keep on PC and flash ur device when ever you want to. One can also flash select partitions using FlashTool, say you want to flash baseband(radio) from newer/older firmware but want to keep the main system the same u can do that using newest FlashTool! FlashTool also supports fastboot modes! so if you are not very comfortable with command line then u can use the FastBoot Toolbox inbuilt into FlashTool to fastboot the kernels!

FlashTool can be used to flash both locked and unlocked bootloaders devices.

For all flashtool informations (download links, release notes, FAQ) go to the Flashtool Homepage

Flashtool specifically for 2013 Xperia devices released!

Flashtool is on github : FlashTool GitHub repo

[FLASHTOOL GUIDE] HOW TO for n00bies (excellent guide for new users, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! The info for Rooting, Recovery & Bootloader UNlock in that thread is for older Xperia devices...)

i will try n get more links for FlashTool and post it here

Sony also provides an official FlashTool but it can be used only with unlocked bootloader devices
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking

[Tutorial] Xperia SP Bootloader Unlocking/Relocking
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
Rooting

[ROOT][SP] How-to for rooting newest firmware 12.0.A.2.245

[ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
Recovery

if you are not familiar with custom Android recoveries i suggest that u read this:

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-and-how-to-use-it-on-android-complete-guide/

FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS:

Currently CWM Recovery is available for this device and come as a part of kernel (stock or custom kernel)

Recoveries on stock kernel:

[Recovery] CWM (UNLOCKED Bootloaders)

FOR LOCKED BOOTLOADERS:

[Recovery] CWM (LOCKED Bootloaders)

kindly post queries related to specific recovery at the corresponding thead
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
Flashing Custom Kernel

CUSTOM KERNELS ARE SPECIFIC TO ROMs...

you cant use stock kernel on CM ROM and you cant use CM kernel on stock ROM....

there are two ways to flash custom kernel

first download the kernel file... if it is a boot.img then use Method 1 (fastboot mode) or if its a update.zip file then use Method 2 (recovery)

Method 1 - fastboot mode

if you get kernel in boot.img format then do the following

reboot device into fastboot mode

then flash the kernel using following command:

fastboot flash boot kernel.elf

then reboot from fastboot

fastboot reboot

thats it now device should start booting that kernel

Method 2 - recovery

if you already have recovery working on your device then do the following

save the update.zip on SDCARD

reboot into recovery

flash the update.zip which contains the kernel

reboot into system

thats it now device should start booting that kernel
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
Flashing Custom ROMs

Most custom ROMs are provided as update.zip. Its a technical term, basically its a special signed ZIP file which can be flashed via custom recovery.

Download the ZIP file and save it on ur PC

now connect ur device and save the ROMs ZIP file on the SDCARD

disconnect the device (after copying is over)

reboot into recovery

go to install ZIP from sdcard menu and navigate to the folder where you saved the ZIP file

now select it

recovery will start flashing the ROM

after flashing is over just reboot device and you will be on the custom ROM :)

Tips:

some CUSTOM roms require specific kernels (like CM10) in that case FIRST flash the corresponding kernel and then follow the instuctions posted above

sometimes the ROM requires cleaning /data & /cache partitions. you can wipe these before flashing the ROM! [WARNING YOU WILL LOSE UR DATA BY DOING THIS!]
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
thread is now completed and ready :)
[Xperia SP General] wkkm007:
Very informative thank:)
[Xperia SP General] prince9399:
Sim-Unlock?

I see no information about unlocking C5303. Is it possible to unlock O2 UK C5303 with any method mentioned above?
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
Ok.. so I rooted, unlocked bootloader and installed CWM for unlocked bootloader... but I still have my BE2 in settings! :D
[Xperia SP General] Deleted member 4529355:
It will stay in the settings,but without the DRM keys it no longer works for pictures, just video. Also you may not be able to share music likes with walkman, alsoyou cannot share your location via MMS
[Xperia SP General] Wytosandroid:
Thank, it was usefull
[Xperia SP General] gSunShine:
Thanks!! Your post made the transition from Samsung to Xperia easy.. :good:

Not so easy compared to Physical buttons of Samsung phones..:cyclops:
[Xperia SP General] ekapriyo:
[Q] 2-way Call Recording

Thanks for so detailed informations. i have xperia arc s now, and hoping switch to xperia sp.

I use doomkernel v22 GB for my xperia arc s. it work nicely on my phone and 2-way call recording is my favorite fitur.

[Q] Would it be "2-way call recording" on Xperia SP Kernel?

Thanks in advance

NB: sorry for my bad English
[Xperia SP General] gattobau:
i've a 5303 but i cant install flashmode driver and flashtool don't see the phone..
[Xperia SP General] renandstimpeygti:
First started rooting my phones 18 months ago when I ran out of memory on my old Xperia Mini Pro and needed to delete all the bloatware.....now after a rooted LG 4x HD, Iv'e just got the new SP and again have it rooted, running on .257

Thanks for your guide and links, worked a treat :)
[Xperia SP General] panjgoori:
anyone have firmware 12.0.A.2.245 generic for C5302 ? i want to back it up incase i ever needed it.

edit: without any modification.
[Xperia SP General] brianzelda:
kinda lost

sry bout to ask this here, but im trying to install doomlord's kernel v2 on my xperia sp, but looks like dev-host isn't working at all, is there other way to get that kernel? i just bought my sp yesterday and today unlocked the bootloader and made the backup TA, but since i cant download the kernel i cant install cwm :c hope u guys give me any advice, i still dont have enough posts, thats why im posting here.

PD: sry bout my english, is my 2nd lang, im from Chile. Greetings.
[Xperia SP General] AlphaBravo:
very informative indeed. cleared many of my queries.. i had samsung galaxy device b4 this and was worried about the rooting/CWM/ROMs etc of Xperia, but after reading all this i know much about my device. :)
[Xperia SP General] shojeep:
Hello XPERIA SP world....!!!!

Hello guys, I am newbie here..:o Thanks to the forum creator:good:, moderator's:good:, administrator's:good: and of-course the XSP users:p...... i liked to thank you all:highfive: for this thread/forum/posts/problems/solving/suggestions.

regards:cool:

shojeep :angel:
[Xperia SP General] sanjayatlive:
Help

How to install stock JB 4.1.2 ??

I installed custom rom but didnt like it.I didnt take backup of stock firmware.
[Xperia SP General] Jocksta:
sony xperia sp rooting

Hi Guys, Just got sony xperia sp and i will be rooting it soon.

Great site for newbies, Keep up the good work.
[Xperia SP General] Killawave:
Very good post.

All in one and effective.

It took me 10 minutes to root and install CWM on my brand new Xperia SP.

A question maybe...what happen to root if I update the ROM with PC Companion (obviously to install the latest)?
[Xperia SP General] Siddhesh:
You need to re-root the phone again
[Xperia SP General] Killawave:
Yep...you are right.

I have done the update and I had to re-root.

Was not a problem...thanks to you and othere on the forum.

Now looking for a debloated stock rom. :D
[Xperia SP General] shojeep:
Thanks Given to the XDA-BOSSeS ....

Hello There,

I feel so much lucky and proud to be an Member of Xda-Developers.

Using-

Sony Xperia SP

Jelly Bean 4.2.2

MiUi V5

Kernel DoomLoard v3

waiting for KITKAT 4.4

Thank You very much
[Xperia SP General] Zimar247:
Wipe Required?

Please tell me whether I need to wipe data,cache partition and dalvik cache. Do I also need to format \system and format \cache?

If so should I do it before installing custom ROM or after installing it in recovery mode?

So for being lame but I have seen so many post for doing this and not doing this.. I am a bit confused.
[Xperia SP General] Master0db:
Please delete this message.
[Xperia SP General] samcarter:
xperia network lock

Hi, came across your forum after going round in circles for some days now. :(

I have an Xperia sp (c5303) and it is locked to orange.

Bought second hand for a christmas present in Cash converters via ebay.

was sold as an unlocked phone, but since getting it home, it will not accept my "talk mobile" sim, so they were obviously not aware it was locked.

found out it was locked to Orange (EE network) and it has zero attempts left to unlock it. (Not my failed attempts BTW)

it is also saying bootlocker unlock not allowed.

does this mean I will not beable to unlock the phone? have already tried calling talk mobile to say I wanted to use their sim (I still have 12 months left on their contract) but they were quite useless & could not help with unlocking this xperia phone.

Then i tried calling EE, who will not unlock it either, they will sell me another contact sim to use however !! :cyclops:

could you help? I would be very grateful of any info or your time in letting me know if its not worth attempting?

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Hi, came across your forum after going round in circles for some days now.

I have an Xperia sp (c5303) and it is locked to orange.

Bought second hand for a christmas present in Cash converters via ebay.

was sold as an unlocked phone, but since getting it home, it will not accept my "talk mobile" sim, so they were obviously not aware it was locked.

found out it was locked to Orange (EE network) and it has zero attempts left to unlock it. (Not my failed attempts BTW)

it is also saying bootlocker unlock not allowed.

does this mean I will not beable to unlock the phone? have already tried calling talk mobile to say I wanted to use their sim (I still have 12 months left on their contract) but they were quite useless & could not help with unlocking this xperia phone.

Then i tried calling EE, who will not unlock it either, they will sell me another contact sim to use however !!

could you help? I would be very grateful of any info or your time in letting me know if its not worth attempting?
[Xperia SP General] sidux666:
Root 12.1.A.0.266 with Flashtool

Hello.

I'm trying to root my Xperia SP 4.3 (kernel version : 3.4.0 Build number :12.1.A.0.266) with Flashtool.

When i push root button, the things start but it is appear a fault and process stops.

What i have to do? :(

Thanks
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
You cannot root 4.3 with flashtool. You need to either downgrade, root and install a custom rom. Or you can downgrade, root and install my pre rooted one. There is no offical way to root 4.3 .
[Xperia SP General] sidux666:
root from 4.1 to 4.3

Thank You.

I've done everything and now i use rooted 53003 (4.1 .2 - 12.0.A2.254).

Now how to update to 4.3 without lost my root rules?

Regards
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
If you update via Seus or Pcc yes. OTA aswel. You need another pre rooted rom.
[Xperia SP General] billaras481:
Sorry for this question, but after flashing a custom rom is it possible to restore back to 4.3 android? I mean, can I keep backup of my current system?
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
Yes. You can go stock by following my flashing guide ;)
[Xperia SP General] Charlles M:
Doomloard is the best!
[Xperia SP General] kliiv:
Hello !

I'm new here, and I have one question about this forum and the custom roms for Xperia SP

Does the last custom rom here solve all the bugs in Xperia SP that we have on the 4.3 Jelly Bean ?

Thank you
[Xperia SP General] poccoyo:
this is very useful to make things easy .. thanks a lot! :)
[Xperia SP General] Fawazayad:
Xperia sp Unlocking, Rooting

Hi

I went through your posts, they were very informative i have some questions please help me to clarify..if there are threads discussing about that please give me the link...thanks

1. what is a boot loader? why is it locked?

2. Rooting --> I went through the flash tool guide its good.

2a.. to install drivers to the flash tools.I have only one exe file called flashtool drivers inside my drivers folder. and when i run it windows 7 says it cant install because some digital signature is missing...so how should i proceed with that? and can you give a step by step guide from installing drivers up to rooting?

2b. can i root my phone and use my stock rom? if not do i have to flash a custom rom after rooting?

2c. if i am to flash a custom rom where can i find the stable version, preferably JB4.3 ( i saw lot of roms and i am confused, i was thinking about cm 10.2 which version is stable 303?)

3.when flashing the kernal file do i have to use the kernal provided in the zip, or else can i use a older one for a new rom (cm11, fx 303 kernal for cm11, fx317), or else a newer kernel to a older rom( kernal nayak for cm10.2)

4. after flashing a new rom will the fast boot mode, flash mood, recovery mode buttons change?
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
1: Bootloader is a thing that either starts the bootproces or denied any boot proces. Standard Sony comes with a LOCKED bootloader. It depends on your device and operator if you can unlock this.

To see if you can unlock this dial: *#*#7378423#*#* (*#*#SERVICE*#*#) to enter the SERVICE menu. Go to Service info > Configuration and look for BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED : YES (Means you can unlock it) NO (means you cant unlock it)

2: Rooting can be done by either unlocking bootloader (see 1) and install a custom kernel or. Following the downgrade guide of mine to downgrade back to 4.1.2 (12.0.A.2.254) to root it with the guide from Doomlord. After that you are able to install a custom recovery followed by a custom ROM.

2A: Follow the downgrade guide of mine (you'll see why)

2B: See above!

2C: Depends on the ROM. Also the last version released is the most stable version of that ROM. This can be CyanogenMOD or ExistenZe... You need to check the threads.

3: For installing any ROM just follow the instructions given by the developer. He or she will tell you what to do to install the ROM.

4: No these wont change.

Regards,

Mrjraider
[Xperia SP General] Fawazayad:
Unlocking and rooting

Where is the downgrade guide...i cant find it..pls give me a link thanks
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
See here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
[Xperia SP General] Fawazayad:
will this tft file work good?

12.0.A.2.245 for C5303 with Polkomtel PL branding (Plus GSM)

C5303_12.0.A.2.245_1272-5259_R9A.ftf (727 MB) (md5: 7823ff9765b41a8269a43d4bccbf1532)

also about installing drivers nothing is mentioned there, i went through the windows 8 thing but in windows 7 how can i stop the digital signature enforcment?

you have mentioned in the faq section we cant unlock using flash tool..I saw a you tube video on unlocking by flash tool...

since i cant post the link...

search in you tube "How To Unlock Sony Xperia SP Bootloader Easy and Safe Method" this is the name of that video it seems easy ( but i am stuck with the drivers issue) and hope it works, if you can pls share the link...
[Xperia SP General] mrjraider:
No our device cant be unlocked with flashtool.. Not supported.

FW is good. It is your device model and your country altho does the last thing not matter...
[Xperia SP General] ck_chaka:
thanks very much
[Xperia SP General] xaoo83:
thank You :)
[Xperia SP General] ivAnash:
Hello.. Is there a solution to the Xperia sp touchscreen issue..
[Xperia SP General] northever:
Hi people. I bought SP few days ago so I didnt root yet. I see Official updates ended about this phone so I cant get kitket or other future updates . SO i wanna root this phone. I have some (or many) questions and someone who have experience please, if u can help me. You know its important to beginers xD

first of all I didnt rooted any phone so i havnt experience, I will read this forums and I hope it will be enough, Im afraid to brick this my new first android phone :(

1) So which rom or update I must instal after Root to get last update? (I hope there are tips and steps how to do it) whats best ...

2) I'd like to hold battery long time on. WIll this update makes him to discharging faster? and what king of bugs they have

3) Have any ideas how to stop auto restarting programs and tasks like (facebook viber, and other apps) and start it when I want it to..

:rolleyes:

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So I read this sections and tips, and I ave qustions about rooting flashing and steps ...

1)It works On SP right? and on android 4.3? or I msut get other flashtool

2.1)INSTALLING RECOVERY

Can I use this on sp?

or what it means.

2.2what the difference and what I need to choose?

3) whats doing INSTALLING RECOVERY step? Its important to do?

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So its true? when i root the phone