I think you must do REPAIR operation from PC Companion and make a clean upgrade to 4.0.4.
Then if you want to root, do the steps as stated in this thread.
I think you must do REPAIR operation from PC Companion and make a clean upgrade to 4.0.4.
Then if you want to root, do the steps as stated in this thread.
Finally I've got the ICS 4.0.4 mate with lock bootloader.. Thanks mate..
I'm confused. Solution from the 1st post is meant to work with locked bootloader?
So bootloader needs to be unlocked prior to using this root method or not?
Thanks.
Im done with rooting using the steps in the 1st post, and as a Superuser I managed to use hansip87 tutorial on optimizing our Ray. I followed the steps and delete some of the USELESS BLOATWARES last night. This morning as I check on the Android version, I am surprised that I'm back again to 4.0.3. Doing again the *#*#7378423#*#*, phone system version is @ 4.1.B.0.431 generic user and my file system is at WORLD-i 4.1.A.562. So, I restore my phone using my back-up of 4.0.4 and now I am confused on removing again some of the BLOATWARES..
Any suggestion guys? Please advise me if this post is still in line with the topic here.
Any suggestion guys? Please advise me if this post is still in line with the topic here.
If you have the proper firmwares (4.0.3 and 4.0.4) I think it will work.
Because the solution not looks like specific for Ray.
U don't need to unlock the bootloader.. I manage to root using the steps in the 1st post.. If you've unlocked it already, it's your choice.. Having problems also about the Android version after doing some OPTIMIZATION but it's okey now..
I haven't tried on unlocking bootloader...
U don't need to unlock the bootloader.. I manage to root using the steps in the 1st post.. If you've unlocked it already, it's your choice.. Having problems also about the Android version after doing some OPTIMIZATION but it's okey now..
I haven't tried on unlocking bootloader...
How did you fix Android version problem?
Thanks.
Edit.
I think I finally get what i miss, it is on the build.prop. Recently, I just replace the build.prop(in 4.0.4) with the edited one from 4.0.3( with additional tweaks).
Sorry guys.
I think I finally get what i miss, it is on the build.prop. Recently, I just replace the build.prop(in 4.0.4) with the edited one from 4.0.3( with additional tweaks).
Sorry guys.
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ST18i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf
hi mate. here i wana share something for downgrade kernel
it's just kernel.sin and loader.sin inside of this ftf file,
i hope it will be usefull for anyone who wana rooting ICS 4.1.B.0.431
ST18i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf http://www.mediafire.com/?gbs29dw3tzx765k
ST18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernel.ftf http://www.mediafire.com/?jz462u07zjxqd9h
Just flash it with flashtool on flash mode
just thanks button and i will be happy
hi mate. here i wana share something for downgrade kernel
it's just kernel.sin and loader.sin inside of this ftf file,
i hope it will be usefull for anyone who wana rooting ICS 4.1.B.0.431
ST18i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf http://www.mediafire.com/?gbs29dw3tzx765k
ST18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernel.ftf http://www.mediafire.com/?jz462u07zjxqd9h
Just flash it with flashtool on flash mode
just thanks button and i will be happy
Xperia Active ICS 4.0.4, 4.1.B.0.431 ROOTING
HELLO. i'm new here and i just want to root my xperia active ics 4.0.4 .431 but i dont have the kernels and everything. i think only the xperia active who don't have the links of kernels and etc. please help me xperia active users. i would be happy and thankful of the links on how to root my xperia active
HELLO. i'm new here and i just want to root my xperia active ics 4.0.4 .431 but i dont have the kernels and everything. i think only the xperia active who don't have the links of kernels and etc. please help me xperia active users. i would be happy and thankful of the links on how to root my xperia active
Did you run the Busybox after installing it from the market? You need to, it will write something to your sdcard.
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52Hi all!
This how-to applies for locked bootloader phones.
What you will need?
ICS 4.0.3 ftf*: http://www.4shared.com/rar/2Lf1ikwm/ST18i_41A0562.html
ICS 4.0.4 ftf*: http://www.mediafire.com/?2o2glqbm6oyf9m9
Root_v5 hack: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1600728
CWM installer: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1346190
*Note: Alternatively download stripped down ftf files (kernel.sin + loader.sin):
ST18i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf http://www.mediafire.com/?gbs29dw3tzx765k
ST18i_4.1.B.0.431_kernel.ftf http://www.mediafire.com/?jz462u07zjxqd9h
Preliminary step:
= First off, install full ICS 4.0.4. You have to be on ICS 4.0.4 in order to proceed.
= The easiest way to do so is to use Flashtool to flash 4.0.4 ftf and DE-SELECT wipe data! Thus your current apps will be kept.
= By installing 4.0.4, if you had root, you will lose it. But worry not, here is what you should do:
Follow this 3-step process:
1) By using the Flashtool flash only the kernel (kernel.sin + loader.sin) from ICS 4.0.3
= For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
= Put the ftf file into the firmware directory of flashtool (usually c:/Flashtool/Firmware), open flashtool and select flash, then flashmode, chose the 4.1.A.... firmware and select exclude Fota, system and baseband , select 'No final verification' and DE-SELECT wipe data, cache and apps log. Click OK and follow instructions (power off phone, press volume down button and plug the usb).
2) Boot the phone and do regular Root_v5 hack + CWM installation (CWM-5.0.2.7-nAa-r2)
= When it's finished you can root with the Root_v5 tool following its instructions
= Now install CWM recovery by using the CWM Installer following its instructions
3) By using the Flashtool flash only the original kernel from the ICS 4.0.4 provided ftf.
= For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
= Now do the same operation as 1) with 4.0.4 ftf file and you're done.
Enjoy!
p.s. Thanks to Frakkia and others for useful tips.31Hello
I do not understand everything. But I absolutely want my rooter Ray!
My Bootloader is locked
I am already in 4.4
how to lfashe the kernel (kernel.sin loader.sin +) 4.0.3 from ICS
and where can I find these elements.
how to flash the original kernel from the ICS 4.0.4 Provided ftf.
and or find these elements?
How to use Flashtool, i need your help
thank you
download 4.0.3 here: http://www.4shared.com/rar/2Lf1ikwm/ST18i_41A0562.html
download 4.0.4 here: http://www.mediafire.com/?2o2glqbm6oyf9m9
download root installer here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1600728
and cwm with this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1346190
Now, put the two rom files into the firmware directory of flashtool (usually c:/Flashtool/Firmware), open flashtool and select flash, then flashmode, chose the 4.1.A.... firmware and select exclude Fota, system and baseband , select 'No final verification' and DE-SELECT wipe data, cache and apps log. Click ok and follow instructions (power off phone, press volume down button and plug the usb).
When it's finished you can root with the tool for root following instructions(it needs 3 reboots if i don't make mistakes)
Now install cwm (first you need to install busibox with busybox installer in playstore).
Now do the same operation with firmware 4.0.4 and you're done.
It's easier to do then explain1
First you must have 4.0.4 on phone. I have updated my 4.0.3 via PCC to 4.0.4 (and I lost root). Then I made my own ftf.
If you have (non rooted) 4.0.4 on ray, than follow steps in #1. post
ps. Sorry for my bad english1
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