Sony Xperia Go - rooted kernel

driversax · Aug 12, 2012

Hello everyone,

I finally managed to make rooted kernel for Xperia Go (ST27i).
I just want to mention, that I have unlocked bootloader and I didn't try is this kernel working with locked bootloader.

Requirements:
stock Sony 6.0.B.3.162 FW
unlocked bootloader
working fastboot

How to Flash:
download the rooted_kernel_ST27i.elf (sendspace.com/file/74xilq)
save it in the folder with fastboot binaries (fastboot.exe files)
power down device
start device in fastboot mode (hold volume up and plug cable)

and use the following commands to flash the kernel:
fastboot flash boot rooted_kernel_ST27i.elf
fastboot reboot

After restart, download and install busybox from market, and update superuser...

Update:

Rooted kernel .184 (without recovery )
It's work for me

Flash last firmware 6.0.B.3.184 using Flashtool

Download attach, and flash the kernel:
fastboot flash boot rooted_kernel_184_ST27i.elf
fastboot reboot

I can't do this without:
DooMLoRD - I used his files from rooted kernel for Xperia P
Championswimmer - for tips and tool (ANDROID KERNEL KITCHEN 0.2.2)
Bin4ry - for tips

So, thanks to them

pajoneer · Aug 13, 2012

big thanks man. i will try it. little question: when will be rooted kernel for 6.0.B.3.184 too?

aditja · Aug 13, 2012

request fastboot.exe link

Lebenita · Aug 13, 2012

Great job driversax, many thanks. Too bad I updated to 184 yesterday. I'll either have to wait for a corresponding kernel or I'll have to find out how to downgrade again.

Perkeleman · Aug 13, 2012

Lebenita said:
Great job driversax, many thanks. Too bad I updated to 184 yesterday. I'll either have to wait for a corresponding kernel or I'll have to find out how to downgrade again.

Hello! Big thnx to Driversax ! Im using 184 and tried this root and it works

no need to downgrade!

pajoneer · Aug 13, 2012

I test it and this kernel has big baterry drain!

driversax · Aug 13, 2012

pajoneer said:
I test it and this kernel has big baterry drain!

I use this kernel for 3 days, and I don't have problem with battery drain.
But I will check when I get back from vacation (4 days) and also I will try to make new rooted kernel for firmware 184 and maybe recovery

Lebenita · Aug 14, 2012

Perkeleman said:
Im using 184 and tried this root and it works no need to downgrade!

I confirm that you can install it over 184. Two caveats however:
- User data is wiped (I was under the assumption that a kernel flash keeps user data - is this generally not the case or only in this instance?)
- In About phone, the reported build stays at 184, but the phone offers to update over the air to 184 again, and after downloading, installing and rebooting, it complains that installation was unsuccessful. You cannot even remove the notification, it stays permanently in the status bar. I finally got rid of them by disabling the updater – thanks Driversax, finally I have root powers – and rebooting.

Battery life has been normal (or even better than previously) for me (using it less than 24 hours though).

---------- Post added at 06:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:02 AM ----------

Oh, and one more thing:

Droidwall doesn't work (iptables doesn't seem to be implemented on the Go - apparently not the oply Sony phone with this problem, although Xperia S is reported to have it). This was the prime reason for me to root the phone, so it's quite a bummer. But at least Titanium Backup works, and I can get rid of the bloatware (although, to Sony's credit, there are no overly intrusive or battery-draining apps).

pajoneer · Aug 14, 2012

driversax said:
I use this kernel for 3 days, and I don't have problem with battery drain.
But I will check when I get back from vacation (4 days) and also I will try to make new rooted kernel for firmware 184 and maybe recovery

perfect, i need kernel for 184 with recovery. i made a baterry percentage mod ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1830793 ) and i am working on quickpannel settings but without recovery is installation very complicated.

Rashkae · Aug 14, 2012

aditja said:
request fastboot.exe link

Request that you learn how to look at a forum stickies

aditja · Aug 14, 2012

Rashkae said:
Request that you learn how to look at a forum stickies

Fantastic!! I have successfully rooting my XG, Thanks a lot to driversax, you're awesome dude.. :good::laugh:

holst75 · Aug 14, 2012

Have someone try this whit locked bootloader??

Skickat från min ST27i via Tapatalk 2

pajoneer · Aug 15, 2012

holst75 said:
Have someone try this whit locked bootloader??

Skickat från min ST27i via Tapatalk 2

With locked bootloader? dude are you stupid? how can you flash kernel to locked boot partition

holst75 · Aug 15, 2012

pajoneer said:
With locked bootloader? dude are you stupid? how can you flash kernel to locked boot partition

Asked only a question......

shibabz03 · Aug 16, 2012

Will this rely work on .184? I want to try the battery mod..

Sent from my ST27i using Tapatalk 2

pajoneer · Aug 16, 2012

shibabz03 said:
Will this rely work on .184? I want to try the battery mod..

Sent from my ST27i using Tapatalk 2

Yes, it works on 184 but it has some bugs. It is better flash it to 162. I made a downgrade and it is good. When will be kernel for 184 may be with recovery I make baterry mod for 184. And for Sola too...

switcher · Aug 16, 2012

pajoneer said:
Yes, it works on 184 but it has some bugs. It is better flash it to 162. I made a downgrade and it is good. When will be kernel for 184 may be with recovery I make baterry mod for 184. And for Sola too...

what bugs ? 184 is working like a charm on my device

shibabz03 · Aug 16, 2012

switcher said:
what bugs ? 184 is working like a charm on my device

Yeah.. What bugs do you encounter with 184? Im thinking bout if im goin to unlock my bl..

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Lebenita · Aug 16, 2012

switcher said:
what bugs ? 184 is working like a charm on my device

On mine too.

shibabz03 · Aug 16, 2012

Lebenita said:
On mine too.

Are you on 184 with unlocked bl? Dont you experience any bugs, lags, or any issues?

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