[FIRMWARE][4.0.A.2.368][Ray][ST18i][URUSHI] Official Firmware + ROOT solution

DooMLoRD

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[ info ]


ok guys this is a FLASHTOOL compatible firmware package for
stock SE FW:4.0.A.2.368
android OS version: 2.3.3
device: Xperia Ray
Model no: ST18i
Model code: Urushi


[ screenshot ]

THANKS TO Jozinek FOR PROVIDING FILES & UPLOADING FINAL FTF AND TESTING IT ON HIS DEVICE



[ download link ]

ST18i_4.0.A.2.368_GENERIC_(1248-9545).ftf

mirrors:
UploadKing.com
UploadHere.com


[ how to use FlashTool ]

FLASHTOOL GUIDE - HOW TO for n00bies
this was posted in X10 section but is even relevant for Arc/Play/Neo users


[ rooting instructions ]

check post #2


Detailed/Step-by-step instructions as posted by droxperia (these are posted for some other device but the steps are the same, just use corresponding files)

 

Last edited: Sep 7, 2011

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DooMLoRD

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rooting instructions

[ rooting instructions ]

before u proceed... make sure that u have read this:
[How-To] Safely test custom kernels / custom ROMs and get back to stock SE 2.3 ROM (we are interested only in custom boot.img section)
AT LEAST TWICE!


How to use FastBoot:

[Newbie Guide] adb/fastboot/bootloader/android 101


[ requirements ]

• phone is on stock firmware: 4.0.A.2.368
• bootloader is unlocked
• boot.img from this post
• fastboot files
• SuperOneClick PC app (i recommend SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse) OR Flashtool

[ how to root ur Xperia Ray ]

1. make sure u are on stock firmware: 4.0.A.2.368
   
   
2. download the boot.img provided below and save it in same folder as fastboot.exe
   
   
3. power down phone
   
   
4. connect phone in fastboot mode (connect device via USB cable to PC)
   
   
5. flash the boot.img using:
   
   
   Code:

   fastboot flash boot boot.img

6. verify that u get [ OK ] at end of flashing
   
   
7. disconnect USB cable
   
   
8. power on phone
   
   
9. when the OS boots up make sure that "Unknown sources" & "USB Debugging" is enabled
   
   
10. connect device via USB cable to PC
    
    
11. start SuperOneClick app on PC, click on Root (OR u can even start FLASHTOOL and then click ROOT)
    
    
12. device might reboot
    
    
13. when u get back in android OS, check app drawer u will see Superuser app
    
    
14. congrats ur device is now ROOTED

[ download link ]

Xperia RAY FW 4.0.A.2.368 insecure kernel ( mirror )
[MD5HASH: 0fb9f591cb62a2b4bd33fce7c4846d95 ]
(this is based on stock kernel only ramdisk is changed)

 

Last edited: Oct 13, 2011

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GSeeker

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Guangzhou

• Sep 8, 2011

• #3

love you!

thanks!

 

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leogoto

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• Sep 8, 2011

• #4

Hi Mate,

I success to the root.

Thanks.

 

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indianl

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• Sep 8, 2011

• #5

Awesome mate!

How likely is it that this root will survive the upcoming 2.3.4 upgrade?

 

dzupert

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Jaworzno

• Sep 8, 2011

• #6

I ask for the driver and fastboot

 

Last edited: Sep 8, 2011

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UserX10

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• Sep 9, 2011

• #7

Can someone help me?
When I try to flash my Ray I get always "Error Flashing. Aborted."
I´m using 0.2.9.1 and the FW provided from here... maybe I need an additional loader!?

Anyone an idea?

 

DooMLoRD

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UserX10 said:

Can someone help me?
When I try to flash my Ray I get always "Error Flashing. Aborted."
I´m using 0.2.9.1 and the FW provided from here... maybe I need an additional loader!?

Anyone an idea?

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Click to collapse

hmmm
thats strange...

anyone else facing the same problem?

 

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leogoto

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• Sep 10, 2011

• #9

UserX10 said:

Can someone help me?
When I try to flash my Ray I get always "Error Flashing. Aborted."
I´m using 0.2.9.1 and the FW provided from here... maybe I need an additional loader!?

Anyone an idea?

Click to expand...

Click to collapse

Are you already bootloader unlock?

 

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jackchua65

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• Sep 10, 2011

• #10

* delete *

I just found out that need to install the PC Companion for the ADB driver to be working.

 

Last edited: Sep 10, 2011

DooMLoRD

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jackchua65 said:

From step 1 to 9 is ok for me.

I am stuck at the step 10.

I have connect the Ray to USB, and it prompt to install SEMC HSUSB driver, which I can't find any.

Any body can provide me a link with the correct driver? I am using WinXP.

Thanks.

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it should get installed by SEUS/PC Companion

 

jtdc

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Geylang

• Sep 11, 2011

• #12

Waiting for the Xperia Ray thread. But this is already one of the most important threads.

 

[SIC]

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• Sep 11, 2011

• #13

Aha.

When checking out *#*#7378423#*#* >service info>config. you'll see "Rooting status: Bootloader unlocked allowed: yes"
So I'll probably wait for the offical unlock service from SE

 

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• Sep 11, 2011

• #14

wow DooMLoRD, this make me really happy to see you here and this one today, because my wife get the ray soon and now its rootable

sry for offtopic

 

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indianl

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• Sep 12, 2011

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Quick question: if I flash back the stock kernel after having rooted my ray, will this unroot the device?

 

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DooMLoRD

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• Sep 12, 2011

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indianl said:

Quick question: if I flash back the stock kernel after having rooted my ray, will this unroot the device?

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yes u can...

no it wont unroot...

 

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piflechien

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• Sep 12, 2011

• #17

Hi DoomLord, can we expect your custom kernel for the Ray also ?
That would be really useful if you find time !

 

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lmbora2009

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• Sep 14, 2011

• #18

HI, ray.sin???? Thanks..

 

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lmbora2009

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• Sep 14, 2011

• #19

Hi, the procedure for the xperia-ray as it should be completed as the back key is a softkey?? you can make an accurate guide to the exact steps to follow? How do I send in flashmode RAY? Thank you very much ....

 

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piflechien

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• Sep 14, 2011

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To enter fastboot press volume up button and plug the USB cable, LED will turn blue
To enter flashmode press volume down button and plug USB cable, LED will turn green

 

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