[Guide]Rooting Xperia S ICS and GB (Locked Bootloaders) (Easier new method with CWM)
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So, I have to downgrade, I think that it is only for running the first bat right?, because after that it will flash ICS like 4 times, am I right or theres something I am missing?
Did you try this already?
yes you have to downgrade, and then flash the CH ICS ROM and then the ICS ROM that you use, for example [FIRMWARE][6.1.A.0.452] Nordic combined.
Yes, I understand that, I am in Ch generic, so, if I dont want to loose root when I flash the firmware I have to uncheck all the wipes right, after all, in the downgrade I will erase all my data
Did you do this already? Is working? Is it safe?
Sorry for so many questions, but I wanna be sure
Thanks
It appears to be working on an exploit that is left open on GB only and is carried forward to ICS but the exploit is only workable in ICS. So the only route is from the beginning, install GB , open the exploit, upgrade to ICS, work the exploit.
I hope this explanation is correct and helps users understand how it works.
Btw. I won't be doing it to my phone yet,I spent last Sunday getting it back to the way I want after installing the CH ICS.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
I hope this explanation is correct and helps users understand how it works.
Btw. I won't be doing it to my phone yet,I spent last Sunday getting it back to the way I want after installing the CH ICS.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
worked great but now i can't adb push apks to /system/app folder... it returns permission denied error 
superuser is not asking for permission
superuser is not asking for permission 
I was waiting this exploit, thank you very much! After a few months finally root yeaahh
The problem is we are losing all our data, there is no way to backup app + data before root. Actually there is a solution (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1420351) but It seems to not working on our Xperia S
The problem is we are losing all our data, there is no way to backup app + data before root. Actually there is a solution (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1420351) but It seems to not working on our Xperia S
So has anyone done this with a Rogers phone?
Still need bootloader unlocked to flash custom roms, but its a great move forward for the s series xperia.
Sent from my little computer, Xperia S.
Still need bootloader unlocked to flash custom roms, but its a great move forward for the s series xperia.
Sent from my little computer, Xperia S.
My backup pro might work, I have my phone backed up and if I do this will let you know it my backup pro works.
Sent from my little computer, Xperia S.
Quick question: SD Card partition isn't affected, is it?
Downloading GB Firmware now so I can do it.
Downloading GB Firmware now so I can do it.
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107This tutorial will show you how to root your xperia s
Make Sure You are on gingerbread stock rom
ROOT TOOLKIT http://www.mediafire.com/?o1v2o6afuoc1w33
(1) Application Settings: [Unknown sources] checked {Allowed}
(2) Application Settings: Development [USB debugging] checked {Allowed}
(3) Application Settings: Development [Stay awake] checked {Allowed}
(4) Settings -> Display settings [Screen timeout] Set to 30 minutes
*If your screen goes off just once then you won’t be able to return to the installation properly. Very important!!
Please think about your battery and try to keep the display brightness to a minimum.
(5) Please use a regular picture for the background. Do not use the default live wallpaper.
(6) Charge the Xperia S’s battery to 80%.
(7) Use the Generic CH (1257-3740) XPERIA S LT26i ROM (6.1.A.0.452).
Can be found here along with the latest FLASTOOL link: http://www.xdafileserver.nl/index.php?dir=Sony+(Ericsson)/SE+Xperia+S+(LT26i)/STOCK+ROMS
(8) Net framework 3.5 or later
(9) Gingerbread part 1 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?004x3fnftr32135 part 2 http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?23e963o6a8dq8rg
[Installation Process]
(1) Flash Gingerbread firmware wiping data and cache only if you are not on gingerbread
(2) Run Step 1.bat
(3) Install ICE CREAM SANDWICH without wiping anything
(4) Run step 2.bat
To enter CWM recovery you have to tap on sony logo at start few times.
If it does not root properly first time run it again
Thanks to Bin4ry for the files13Just received my Xperia S, and rooted it just after ^^
Here is the method who work for sure (not working if i just follow the first post) :
1. Flash Gingerbread
2. Power on the phone, and set the phone like this :
3. Go to home screen
4. Open command prompt with Admin Right, go to folder where you extracted Root Kit, and run "Step 1.bat"
You get this :
5. Flash ICS without wiping anything, disconnect the phone and power it on, then unlock the screen
6. Type "cd .." in command prompt
7. Run "Step2.bat"
You get this :
8. The phone reboot, disconnect it immediatly, and wait to reach the home screen (unlock if necessary)
9. Reconnect the phone
You get this :
10. The phone reboot, disconnect it immediatly, and wait to reach the home screen (unlock if necessary)
11. Reconnect the phone
You get this :
Voila, your phone is rooted!
Info : for some people (like me), if i let the phone connected during reboot, the "Root Kit" think the phone is booted at "Sony Logo", and all operation failed. Disconnecting after each reboot and waiting home screen/unlock prevent this bug.
