I've been trying to root my Xperia Play, however, as most of you are aware, SOME Xperia Plays cannot be unlocked due to no fastboot enabled on some models (namely network branded ones) my question is, can anyone help me root? I've tried unlocking the bootloader with no luck, I've also tried GingerBreak 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 and there's just been no luck, on Gingerbreak the screen just sits on rooting... running exploits... or something of the sort
any help anyone?
i'm going to assume you are on 2.3.3 or later, so my recommendation to you would be to downgrade to 2.3.2, root with gingerbreak, then OTA back to the latest OTA will take you too. i too, have (though it is now unlocked now) an orange device, and before i got fastboot enabled, this was the method i used.
even though bootloader is locked, you CAN still flash ftf files via flashtool. i'll grab the link to the 2.3.2 firmware in a sec, and i do recommend this method if you want root
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here is the post with 2.3.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14547231&postcount=1
literally just flash it with flashtool (you know how to use it?), and gingerbreak it right after initial setup. connect to wifi (please tell me you have it?!) and upgrade via OTA. and BAM!!! rooted 2.3.3
in the process of downloading flashtool and the generic play rom, I take it adb is required too correct? and would rooting not kill the OTA updates? at least that's what I've read anyway.
thanks for the help, I've been trying to root for about 2 weeks now and orange just won't let it happen.
OTA updates are killed if you delete any SYSTEM BLOATWARE apps WITH ROOTed Apps!!
You can almost see flashtool as an unofficial barebones version of the Sony Ericsson update. Flashtool just allows you to downgrade as well as upgrade. Provided you have the required package.
You don't need to download anything else as everything you need is included. Just double click the flashtool.exe (I think it's an exe, says summat about java *shrugs*).
Ota is only broken with removed bloatware (which is why you remove bloat after upgrading after rooting), or if bootloader is unlocked.
So,
Extract flashtool
Copy ftf into firmware folder
Install ggdrivers if necessary
Turn phone off
Open flashtool
Click flash
Select the ftf and tick wipe data
Confirm
And when prompted, hold the back button and insert USB and wait
Simple. Then root and ota obviously. If you need any more guidance. I finish work in an hour
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well, successfully rooted my Play, thanks for the help! shame it's gonna cost me to get the sim lock off and be able to access recovery mode, ah well, I still have my root apps back, is there a topic here that advertises the precedure for rooting branded phones? if not, there should be, while I was looking around (I personally didn't see anything that stuck out) there seemed to be alot of people struggling with rooting locked bootloaders. just a thought! thanks again guys
if you mean sim Unlock,you should ask alejandroiss-whatever his name is
Will this method work with the r800x
Edit: meant the gingerbreak with 2.3.2
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odst0016 said:
Will this method work with the r800x
Edit: meant the gingerbreak with 2.3.2
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you wont be able to use the ftf file included in this method, unfortunately, as it is for a different radio system (and therefore, uses different drivers) to the r800i. i'm pretty sure that in the dev thread, there are some threads dedicated to rooting the r800x in various ways, but as i'm not a developer or an owner of the x variant, i cant say i know what the methods involve etc. sorry. so i reccommend that you pop over to the dev thread, and have a look. it can be a hard place to find what you need, at times, but it is such a rich library of info, it's definately worth going to.
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Cat_On_Droid said:
if you mean sim Unlock,you should ask alejandroiss-whatever his name is
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254416
this guy is awesome!! not only does the process remove sim lock, it also activates fastboot mode on carrier branded phones (shivers with joy), AND!!!! unlocks the bootloader ALL IN ONE!!! alejandrissimo charges a fee for this (as it does cost money to run the process, sadly), but for just under £20 and getting what it gives you, the value added to the phone is just great!!
if anyone is serious about unlocking the potential of their phone, i couldnt recommend alejandrissimo more!!
i have an att xperia play with a locked bootloader...i have used superoneclick to root it
and i was wondering what i need to do to unlock the bootloader
or install a custom rom without unlocking the bootloader.
i tried installing an app that put cwm in the sys app i believe and tried flashing a rom that way but i got stuck at the SE screen. i had to use the SE update to "unbrick" my phone.
im kinda nervious about doing anything more on this phone till i know what i am doing.
Unfortunately if you're on AT&T youre sim locked so to unlock the bootloader you have to go through a pay service like this (~$24):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322827
If you unlock your bootloader you can run custom kernels, meaning you can run CM7, MIUI and any other ROM that requires one. Without unlocking your bootloader you can still install CWM and flash ROMs. The only restriction is that they must be stock based, meaning they use a stock kernel. Without unlocking you can't use fastboot, and without fastboot you can't flash custom kernels.
So how would I install cwm without unlocking the overloaded?
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Use CWM Installer. Of course you'll need to be rooted first
That'd the app I used before to install a Rom and got stuck on the SE logo. So how would I know what Rom I can use with this and a locked bootloader?
Thanks for all the help so far
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Basically any one that says its for locked bootloaders, because they will say that, you just have to read it over very carefully. He's a couple examples of what you'll see:
This is for UNLOCKED ONLY:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431608
If you scroll down to how to install you'll see he mentions the kernel and flashing the kernel through fastboot. You can't do this on a locked bootloader, you can potentially brick your phone if you try anyway.
This is for unlocked or LOCKED:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485931
As you can see they specifically say its for locked and unlocked bootloaders, note how there is no provided kernel or mention of fastboot. Its simply a mod of a stock firmware, not built from the ground up like unlocked bootloader ROMs.
*EDIT*
Here's an incomplete list of ROMs to use on a locked bootloader, look under stock based ROMs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294129
That being said still make sure you read the fine print to see if it requires flashing a kernel.
Thanks ill give it a try
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becaful on dead boot.
just a advice, if you try to unlock bootloader with third party software. be sure you know what you are doing it. else, it will brick your phone easily.
1. you need to root you phone using x10 flashing tool version 0.6.6 by Bin4ry & Androxde. just one click to root your device.
2. try on sony developer site to unlock your bootloader. web add=unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions
3. follow the instruction there you will get thing done. but... please read the instruction cafully. be sure you know what you are doing it.
How do I know which bootloader version I have on my Defy+?
Unfortunately, I'm on a (custom) ICS rom, and I didn't write down the version numbers of the stock firmware, I only know these facts:
I did root my Defy+'s preinstalled ROM (was Android 2.3.4) successfully with zergRush method.
After that, I did install the update to 2.3.6 on my phone. Maybe it was connected to the PC via USB, but the update itself was done on the phone (probably WLAN) without any update-software running on the PC.
After that, rooting using zergRush didn't work anymore! I had to wait for the root-SBF's.
Why am I telling you this? Because I read that an OTA-update doesn't change the bootloader. But why wasn't I then able to root my phone after the update anymore using the same method as before?
So, can anyone tell me my bootloader version or a way to determine it?
Thanks.
If it is an OTA update u might be on BL7, search the defy section for the root mode for that it is an thread made there.
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Here is the Droid Razr HD software update. I have not tested it as I use CM 10.1 and have no interest in going back to stock. I found it on www.droidrzr.com in a forum post then shared it on my dropbox account.
I posted it on my Dropbox account so not sure how long it will last until the link is gone:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d2x9vutel4vnqmm/Blur_Version.9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip
It does "fix" the bootloader unlock exploit though
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/1...the-kernel-exploit-for-unlocking-bootloaders/
scoobaspeaz said:
Here is the Droid Razr HD software update. I have not tested it as I use CM 10.1 and have no interest in going back to stock. I found it on www.droidrzr.com in a forum post then shared it on my dropbox account.
I posted it on my Dropbox account so not sure how long it will last until the link is gone:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d2x9vutel4vnqmm/Blur_Version.9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip
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So, stock recovery to install this?
I would assume you would need to be 100% stock, including the recovery, to install this.
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I would assume you would need to be 100% stock, including the recovery, to install this.
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hmm put it on my internal storage and its not found, I think stock recovery wants to see it on a sdcard.
If your boot loader is unlocked before the update, it should stay unlocked. You just will not be able to unlock with methods out there now.
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I received the OTA today on my Max HD. It was build 9.18.79.
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A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
LifeAsADroid said:
A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
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There are 2 different versions, depends on what System version you have of 4.1.2 on the XT926 only. The 9.18.79 version would indicate that your Systems version is 9.16.6 if this is not correct DO NOT FLASH. I am Rooted/Unlocked, if you take the plunge you must OTA Rootkeeper/SuperSU backup SU, as the update breaks Root> IF there is no backup of SU with the latest binaries. If you lose Root, there are a couple of ways to Downgrade. A common problem for those of us Root/Unlocked the Update FAILs at the end. Most of the Update goes through, however the new Radio does not go through, as of right now if you Update and your Baseband is VANQUISH_BP_100730.081.64.09P then you have the OLD radio, the new Radio is VANQUISH_BP_100730.160.64.15P.
Between the 2 OTA's these should match-up as either 9.16.6 = 9.18.79 or 9.16.9 = 9.20.1
Thanks for the reply! A few more questions if you don't mind (would hate to do something wrong... like I did last time... luckily I was able to revert back to an original version and fix the install... sigh...):
4) With protecting root, I need the SuperSU Pro version, yes? To be able to use the survival mode, yes? Will Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper do the same thing? Is it possible to use both "to be sure"?
5) I have everything backed up with Titanium Backup. Should I bother getting the pro version and backing everything up using the cloud backup and hypershell? Or won't this matter since if root doesn't keep I won't be able to use Titanium Backup?
6) I also have performed the VZW Wireless Hotspot hack using SQLite. Am I going to have to undo the hack in order for the OTA update to work?
Thanks again for all your help!
Update - I decided to attempt the update and hope for the best. System update 9.18.79.xx updating from 9.16.6.xx.
I purchased the SuperSU Pro from the Play Store, and used the survival mode in SuperSU. I also used the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and protected root. I figured if one didn't work the other might... Voodoo worked to protect and re-install root access (not sure about SuperSU as I tried Voodoo first to restore root after the install).
I am unsure if the bootloader is still unlocked, but from what people have said there doesn't seem to be a reason to believe it is re-locked. I haven't tested it out to know for sure though.
It appears that the entire update installed correctly. No errors, and the baseband version was updated to the new radio (xxx.15P).
I did not undo the VZW Wireless Hotspot hack prior to installing the update.
Hopefully this post helps others out there.
My final question... what does updating the radio/baseband do exactly?
i need help! i tried installing the update but i forgot i had TWRP.. so the update did not got installed, i rebooted the phone, but the OS tried to install the update again and inmediatly reboot the phone in recovery again .. then from recovery i flashed liquid smooth rom but i got stuck in the boot animation... my big issue is that my power button is broken! now i cant reset the phone to enter in fastboot mode.. i cant do anything... now my battery is totally drained and i cant turn on the phone (my power button does not work).. i can plug the usb cable and the led turns green. but i dont see any more options
rodmc123 said:
i need help! i tried installing the update but i forgot i had TWRP.. so the update did not got installed, i rebooted the phone, but the OS tried to install the update again and inmediatly reboot the phone in recovery again .. then from recovery i flashed liquid smooth rom but i got stuck in the boot animation... my big issue is that my power button is broken! now i cant reset the phone to enter in fastboot mode.. i cant do anything... now my battery is totally drained and i cant turn on the phone (my power button does not work).. i can plug the usb cable and the led turns green. but i dont see any more options
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My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
KachowPow said:
There are 2 different versions, depends on what System version you have of 4.1.2 on the XT926 only. The 9.18.79 version would indicate that your Systems version is 9.16.6 if this is not correct DO NOT FLASH. I am Rooted/Unlocked, if you take the plunge you must OTA Rootkeeper/SuperSU backup SU, as the update breaks Root> IF there is no backup of SU with the latest binaries. If you lose Root, there are a couple of ways to Downgrade. A common problem for those of us Root/Unlocked the Update FAILs at the end. Most of the Update goes through, however the new Radio does not go through, as of right now if you Update and your Baseband is VANQUISH_BP_100730.081.64.09P then you have the OLD radio, the new Radio is VANQUISH_BP_100730.160.64.15P.
Between the 2 OTA's these should match-up as either 9.16.6 = 9.18.79 or 9.16.9 = 9.20.1
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So any idea how one might fix this?
LifeAsADroid said:
A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
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I tried to take the 9.18.79 update I protected the root (I'm not unlocked) before I did so I also temporarily un-rooted (I've always been told to do this before and update) Now I an no longer rooted and it can't find any SU binary codes. Gonna have to flash back to 9.6.16 and try it again I guess or stay on 9.6.16 in order to maintain root for now. If you find a solution please share.
IDroidThere4Iam said:
My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
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I agree with Lenny. This same thing happened to me when I tried to take the liquid smooth ROM. Follow his instructions above. You'll lose all your pics, vids, files, etc. But at least you'll have a working phone again.
Went smoothly here
All my devices except this one are rooted and some are rom'd. I thought long and hard about whether to void this warranty but decided one day it would be out of updates from VZW and I would want to flash something. I have been denying the OTA for the last day so I figured now or never.
Here are the simple steps:
Download and install Moto device manager (for the USB drivers) here
Enable USB debugging in developer options on the phone
run motochopper here
run motoapocolypse here
install voodooOTA root keeper from Play and backup root
apply OTA
It went error free. The phone has the 15P radio update, unlocked BL and root.
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It went error free. The phone has the 15P radio update, unlocked BL and root.
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I want to confirm something, you unlocked the bootloader and then took the OTA and the bootloader remain unlocked (and stayed rooted due to root keeper)?
So the benefit to all this would be to get the new radio update?
bananapeapod said:
I want to confirm something, you unlocked the bootloader and then took the OTA and the bootloader remain unlocked (and stayed rooted due to root keeper)?
So the benefit to all this would be to get the new radio update?
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Yes, the bootloader won't get locked again after it is unlocked. Moto would be shooting themselves having to reinstate warranties if they did that. Yes I wanted the option of flashing later becuase the ota will install sooner or later. I also want to stay on the upgrade path for now to have current radios.
I still have an Eris lying around that is long out of support but i have gb on it.
IDroidThere4Iam said:
My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
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that's what i want to do, but i cant because my power button is broken! so i cant enter to fastboot mode without the power button.. i will have to open my phone and try to fix the power button myself.
Just to make a point and to clear up any confusion, this Update will not lock the Bootloader. If you have an Unlocked Bootloader then you will have an Unlocked Bootloader after the update, regardless if it fully works or not, and even if you lose Root, the Bootloader will still be Unlocked. If Root is lost with an Unlocked Bootloader, I suggest downgrading through an FXZ of either 9.16.6 or 9.16.9 and restore Root.
I was excited about the new .2.245 upgrade which has minor changes.But my SP upgraded to .257 instead of .2.245....
And now when I am trying to re-upgrade via PC Companion it won't upgrade.It says that 'There is no software for your mobile'.But everytime I connect it to PC it gives the notification of .2.245 upgrade.
And while installing PC Companon I overlooked the location thing.It mistakenly installed US version instead of Indian version.(I live in Mumbai,India)
Now what the heck I can doo..??PC Companion is not working(uninstalled and installed many times after this issue and also changed the location but it won't help) and I want to upgrade my SP(even if the upgrade has no major changes..)
And when I upgraded the phone via PC Companion it said that it installed the .2.245 upgrade but when I booted my phone I was shocked to see the .1.157 firmware....
Also factory-reseted my phone but it isn't working and didn't help...
Apart from that will i receive any notification of further upgrades or not??
[For new firmwares and OS upgrade...]
Any other methods for upgrading...?
HELP ME ASAP....!!!!!
flash with flash tool
Flashtool
245 ftf
Do I need a unlocked bootlader or a locked bootloader...?
Do I need a unlocked bootlader or a locked bootloader...?
Cuz I read tht flashing a stock ROM also requires unlocked bootloader...
Adadvait007 said:
Do I need a unlocked bootlader or a locked bootloader...?
Cuz I read tht flashing a stock ROM also requires unlocked bootloader...
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unlocked bootloader is only needed for flashing custom kernel
u dont need to unlock bootloader