[Q] Walkman series F: is there a root?

Craz3Eddie · Nov 9, 2012

Hey guys I have had an android phone since the first of their kind came out and am well knowledgeable of the software and all the good stuff that comes packed in an android device. Currently I own a SONY Xperia ION (which I do not want to root for certain reasons) and a SONY Walkman series F PMP (NWZ-F806). The Walkman mp3 player runs on android version 4.0.4 and kernel version 2.6.39.4 (don't know if this information is actually necessary.

Now I do not have enough experience with rooting but I have seen it done with other devices. Just wondering if a root for the Walkman exists. I am aware that the SONY Walkman series Z is able to accept a root similar to the process found when rooting the SONY Tablet S. Though I do not know if this same exploit is applicable to the F version.

Any help would be great. Personally I rather root the Walkman than the ION, reasons leaning more towards warranty voiding. Thanks.

veezi · Jul 30, 2013

utubo_sk8 said:
is the ADB working? you can push the files with adb, remount system as rw and push the files you deleted.

EDIT: you can extract the zip file from the updater. so you can get the file from there.

hm, not working still.

nope,ADB dosen't work.it's the problem.I deleted the OneTimeInitializer.apk,and double wipe,so now I can't start my walkman.
I find that the updater is copy the ROM into walkman's storage when it works,then restart.
but when the updater completed,walkman also can't work.

it's so strange,we can root the F800 no matter what location to sell,China Mainland,HongKong or Japan.
Isn't a matter of IP?you know that if we doesn't use VPN or GAE,Chinese can't surf such as Facebook,Twitter or YouTube.
and vice versa.

utubo_sk8 · Jul 30, 2013

veezi said:
nope,ADB dosen't work.it's the problem.I deleted the OneTimeInitializer.apk,and double wipe,so now I can't start my walkman.
I find that the updater is copy the ROM into walkman's storage when it works,then restart.
but when the updater completed,walkman also can't work.
it's so strange,we can root the F800 no matter what location to sell,China Mainland,HongKong or Japan.
Isn't a matter of IP?you know that if we doesn't use VPN or GAE,Chinese can't surf such as Facebook,Twitter or YouTube.
and vice versa.

oh well... most phones could use adb after the bootanimation is loaded or something.
i have no idea. theres no way to unbrick it for no, i guess. recovery also doesnt let us use adb so...

maybe i should use it with proxy?

veezi · Jul 30, 2013

utubo_sk8 said:
is the ADB working? you can push the files with adb, remount system as rw and push the files you deleted.

EDIT: you can extract the zip file from the updater. so you can get the file from there.

hm, not working still.

I use my galaxy note 2 to test the root tool just now,
and your picture means that your walkman had installed the drivers,
and is all ready to be rooted.
then you can use the tool on PC to root as the last pictures.
I also clear the our Chinese apps are so funny,
it should be so easy,but to so hard

try again,gl.

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utubo_sk8 said:
oh well... most phones could use adb after the bootanimation is loaded or something.
i have no idea. theres no way to unbrick it for no, i guess. recovery also doesnt let us use adb so...

maybe i should use it with proxy?

yeah,use proxy to have a try.
so,that to say,my walkman is dead?:crying:
a developer in the Tieba which the forum of Chinese characteristic named Walkman now try to make the F800's recovery
if he succeed,I think my walkman will be bring back to life.

utubo_sk8 · Jul 30, 2013

veezi said:
I use my galaxy note 2 to test the root tool just now,
and your picture means that your walkman had installed the drivers,
and is all ready to be rooted.
then you can use the tool on PC to root as the last pictures.
I also clear the our Chinese apps are so funny,
it should be so easy,but to so hard
try again,gl.

---------- Post added at 10:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:50 AM ----------

yeah,use proxy to have a try.
so,that to say,my walkman is dead?:crying:
a developer in the Tieba which the forum of Chinese characteristic named Walkman now try to make the F800's recovery
if he succeed,I think my walkman will be bring back to life.

the important thing is, how to flash recovery without the bootloader to flash image...
im guessing that will be like xrecovery. this means, the walkman have to be booted first. not sure tho.

veezi · Jul 30, 2013

utubo_sk8 said:
the important thing is, how to flash recovery without the bootloader to flash image...
im guessing that will be like xrecovery. this means, the walkman have to be booted first. not sure tho.

F800 is my first one of Sony's product，so I'm not clear of xrecovery.

wish u root your f800,thx for help of my walkman

zhuhang · Aug 1, 2013

did u try software update from sony?
Its an exe to flash ur device.

veezi · Aug 13, 2013

zhuhang said:
did u try software update from sony?
Its an exe to flash ur device.

yeah，the updater，but it not working.
flash at 30%,then device reboot:crying:

zhuhang · Aug 13, 2013

no idea

veezi · Aug 14, 2013

zhuhang said:
no idea

:crying:THX

s|cko · Aug 16, 2013

veezi said:
:crying:THX

Hey, could you guide me through the rooting process? I have a Z1070 and tried rooting but some kind of error comes up and I don't know how to read chinese.

veezi · Aug 17, 2013

s|cko said:
Hey, could you guide me through the rooting process? I have a Z1070 and tried rooting but some kind of error comes up and I don't know how to read chinese.

Z1000 serials is not be supported

s|cko · Aug 17, 2013

veezi said:
Z1000 serials is not be supported

Don't the two have almost the same ROM and stuff?

veezi · Aug 17, 2013

s|cko said:
Don't the two have almost the same ROM and stuff?

yes,but a lot of users tried,it isn't working
if u need help,please copy the chinese or cut picture,I'll translate for u
but my english is poor,i'll try my best

s|cko · Aug 18, 2013

Just got it translated. It says "Device not supported" T_T

kurokuro21 · Aug 27, 2013

I want a roooooooooooooooooooooooot (T_____T)'

playst · Aug 30, 2013

My HK F806 can be root now!!!!! :fingers-crossed:

by using this 1 key root china software

http://www.mgyun.com/vroot

utubo_sk8 · Aug 30, 2013

playst said:
My HK F806 can be root now!!!!! :fingers-crossed:

by using this 1 key root china software

http://www.mgyun.com/vroot

eh, this did work.

thanks.

muphetz · Aug 30, 2013

playst said:
My HK F806 can be root now!!!!! :fingers-crossed:

by using this 1 key root china software

http://www.mgyun.com/vroot

Its Damn work !!!,,thanks,
how about recovery? so we can backup and restore

utubo_sk8 · Aug 30, 2013

muphetz said:
Its Damn work !!!,,thanks,
how about recovery? so we can backup and restore

there is a kernel source, so maybe....maybe someone can do that.

s|cko · Aug 31, 2013

Does it work for any Walkman outside of Hong Kong?

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