Sony Xperia Go - rooted kernel

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switcher

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thks for sharing driversax

i am on stock 184 firmware and already flashed te old kernel, should i flash the new 184 kernel now , any advantages 4 me ?
 

shibabz03

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What would I lose if I unlock my bl?


noob question.. how do i flash the rooted kernel??

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Lebenita

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SD card problem

I've just flashed a factory 184 firmware first and then flashed the 184 rooted kernel. It all went fine, but the system doesn't mount sd cards any more. I'll try reflashing the stock 184 to see if it works there, and maybe flashing the rooted 162 kernel again which I know worked perfectly when flashed over a stock 184.

Could you repost the link to the rooted 162 please, driversax?
 

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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...




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

I have problem with mouting SD-card when i flash kernel on 184.
 

Lebenita

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I've just flashed rooted 162 kernel over rooted 184 kernel, and SD card is working again. Interestingly, user data were not deleted this time (unlike when I flashed rooted 162 kernel over stock 184).
 

wbgenetic

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FAILED (remote: Wrong range:0x10008000-0x108db897. Ok:0x00000000-0x05efffff)
finished. total time: 1.212s

what went wrong here - unlocked bl ...
 
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Lebenita

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wbgenetic

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Being on a narrowband connection right now, I have little chance of successfully uploading 200+ MB, but if you have found out that Sony won't let you update, then you already have the necessary files on your computer and can make an FTF yourself. See here how: [GUIDE] How to make your regional firmware an .FTF file

That's how I updated my GO. Good luck!

problem is I tried to upload with the pc companion first not the SEUS .. if I can find where the files are located - perfect ... I can do the ftf ... but seem to fail finding those files :()
 

Lebenita

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problem is I tried to upload with the pc companion first not the SEUS

I used Sony PC Companion too, on my Windows 7 x64 system the path was C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs

If you don't find it, just do a thorough search for a "blob_fs" folder on your drives. Try Everything if you're not using it yet. (I've just tried, and Windows Explorer has achieved the incredible feat of not finding the folder).
 
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wbgenetic

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I used Sony PC Companion too, on my Windows 7 x64 system the path was C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs

If you don't find it, just do a thorough search for a "blob_fs" folder on your drives. Try Everything if you're not using it yet. (I've just tried, and Windows Explorer has achieved the incredible feat of not finding the folder).


yeap - found that - flashing - will let you know how this goes ... thanks the everything search thingy should be pinned!

---------- Post added at 05:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:32 PM ----------

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...




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

FAILED (remote: Wrong range:0x10008000-0x108db897. Ok:0x00000000-0x05efffff)
finished. total time: 1.212s

any idea what went wrong here?
 

wbgenetic

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Oct 5, 2009
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What did you flash over what exactly?


first I flashed the 184 using the flashtool with my own ftf file as you helped me do.

now I have 184.

the bootloader has already been unlocked

and then I try to execute the following

fastboot.exe boot the_184_rooted_kernel.elf as suggested in the first post of this thread

and I get this message that you see ... :(
 

Lebenita

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Oct 13, 2008
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first I flashed the 184 using the flashtool with my own ftf file as you helped me do.
now I have 184.
the bootloader has already been unlocked
and then I try to execute the following
fastboot.exe boot the_184_rooted_kernel.elf as suggested in the first post of this thread
and I get this message that you see ... :(

I see. Since the 184 kernel from this thread doesn't mount SD cards (as indicated in several posts above), it's not a good idea to flash it anyway. Try flashing this kernel instead and installing su and Superuser.apk as instructed there. That's what's now working perfectly for me.
 

wbgenetic

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I see. Since the 184 kernel from this thread doesn't mount SD cards (as indicated in several posts above), it's not a good idea to flash it anyway. Try flashing this kernel instead and installing su and Superuser.apk as instructed there. That's what's now working perfectly for me.

yeah I get where you're going - however I get a similar message when trying to flash that as well ... (tried it before as well) :(

FAILED (remote: Wrong range:0x10008000-0x104a13f0. Ok:0x00000000-0x05efffff)
finished. total time: 0.280s

That's what I get with the other kernel ..

ha - works!

see if i can get root now!

geez an entire afternoon went out coz of this lol
 
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    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
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    Extending Support for Xperia Go

    Hey Guys,
    We are planning to extend our support To Xperia Go.
    Currently we are porting Dynamic Rom To Xperia Go.
    And if the port works we will continue to port AOKP and MIUI to Xperia Go.
    Regards,
    acervenky,
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    I test it and this kernel has big baterry drain!
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    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.
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    should create a thread for development for xperia go.. so its easy for us to help in contributing to the development.:good:

    For an xperia go thread you can request it here

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1660354

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