[How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices

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mihahn

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This is a tutorial on how to root 2011er xperia devices. This method is for locked bootloader with stock sony kernel.
I know there are several threads on this topic, but many people asked me so - here we go:


Rooting your device will void your warranty! Your are doing all the following steps on your own risk! :)


First look here:

1. Your firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58

2. Your firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.62 or 4.0.2.A.0.69

3. Your firmware is 4.1.B.0.431

4. Your firmware is 4.1.B.0.587

5. Unlocked Bootloader

6. The new ultimative rooting script for all firmware versions

7. Other methods (stable and experimental)




1. For 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware:

a) Flashtool method

This is a very easy method to root your phone. For this method you download flashtool from here and install it.

When it is installed, you launch it.
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On your phone you go to Settings -> Applications -> and enable unknown sources.
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After that, you go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and enable usb debugging.
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Finally you go to Settings ->Sony Ericsson ->Connectivity ->USB connection mode ->MSC
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Now you connect your device to the pc and flashtool will automatically recognize it.
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Now if your device is connected and recognized, we can begin with the rooting process:

For that we click on the open padlock here:
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Now it will root your device automatically

Here's the log:
Code:
19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO  -  drivers folder is the drivers installer
19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.1.0 built on 2012-05-01 22:07:23
19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
19/057/2012 22:57:13 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
19/057/2012 22:57:14 - INFO - Connected device : SK17
19/057/2012 22:57:14 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
19/057/2012 22:57:14 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
19/058/2012 22:58:16 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\.\devices\SK17\busybox\1.19.0\busy box to /data/local/tmp/busybox
19/058/2012 22:58:17 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
19/058/2012 22:58:17 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
19/058/2012 22:58:42 - INFO - Waiting for device
19/058/2012 22:58:42 - INFO - Device disconnected
19/058/2012 22:58:44 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
19/058/2012 22:58:45 - INFO - Running part2 of Root Exploit
19/058/2012 22:58:45 - INFO - Running rootit2
19/058/2012 22:58:49 - INFO - Finished!.
19/058/2012 22:58:49 - INFO - Root should be available after reboot!
19/058/2012 22:58:50 - INFO - Device disconnected
19/058/2012 22:58:56 - INFO - Log written to C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-08-19_10-57-08.log
19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Connected device : SK17
19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
19/059/2012 22:59:32 - INFO - Remounting system read-write
19/059/2012 22:59:34 - INFO - Installing toolbox to device...
19/059/2012 22:59:34 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\custom\root\ftkit.tar to /data/local/tmp
19/059/2012 22:59:35 - INFO - Running installftkit as root thru sysrun
19/059/2012 22:59:35 - INFO - Root Access Allowed

Gratulation! You have a rooted xperia 2011 device now!



b) DooMLoRD's Toolkit

This is a very easy method for rooting, too. You just go to this thread by DooMLoRD and click thanks for his great toolkit!

Then you download the toolkit and when it has finished downloading you unpack the zip and open the folder!
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Before we can start we must go on the device and do the following steps:

First you go on your phone and go to Settings -> Applications -> and enable unknown sources.
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After that, you go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and enable usb debugging.
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Finally you go to Settings ->Sony Ericsson ->Connectivity ->USB connection mode ->MSC
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Now you run the toolkit by clicking the runme.bat
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The toolkit will start in a cmd window
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Now you only have to hit any key and the rooting toolkit will automatically root the device.

Gratulation! You have a rooted xperia 2011 device now!





2. For 4.0.2.A.0.62 or 4.0.2.A.0.69

To root these two firmware versions, you'll first have to downgrade your phone to 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58.
Remember: Flashing firmware may void your warranty!

Your data will be lost throug this step, so if you want to, save it using for example Android Assistant, which can backup the .apk (but the data will be lost), or you use adb backup. Remember to save your contacts and sms, too!

MAKE SURE PC COMPANION OR SONY UPDATE SERVICE ISN'T RUNNING IN BACKGROUND WHILE YOU ARE FLASHING!!! DON'T USE THIS METHOD IF YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED, OTHERWISE YOUR DEVICE WILL BRICK!! (Unlocked bootloaders can't do updates over the air, but flashing won't destroy your phone on unlocked bootloader!)

First you have to flash the 4.0.2.A.0.42. To do so you download and install flashtool from here.
You can download the firmware from this thread by benji.berg or here by someguyfromhell.
Thanks for sharing the firmware with us!
Download the 4.0.2.A.0.42 for your device!

After the installation of Flashtool you open the windows explorer and go to the downloaded file. If it is a 7z or zip archive you unpack it to get a .ftf file.
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Now you open the flashtool installation folder. There you go to the drivers folder and install the drivers.
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In the flashtool -> drivers folder is the drivers installer
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Now we go to the downloaded .ftf file and copy it to the firmware folder of Flashtool
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Programs -> Flashtool -> Firmwares:
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Next we launch flashtool
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Now, to flash a new firmware, we click on the flash
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In the Mode Selector you choose Flashmode and click ok
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In the next step you choose the firmware and you mark wipe data and wipe cache. Just mark it like you see it in the picture. If you are sure all is marked right, you click ok
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Now you have to turn off your device. Make sure the battery is more than 75%. You press and hold the volume down key and while pressing volume down you connect your device to pc. The green led will light up and Flashtool will automatically flash the new firmware.
DON'T DISCONNECT THE DEVICE FROM YOUR PC DURING THE FLASHING PROCESS!!

Here's the flashing log:
Code:
20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO  -
20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.1.0 built on 2012-05-01 22:07:23
20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
20/019/2012 11:19:44 - INFO - Device disconnected
20/019/2012 11:19:49 - INFO - Selected Xperia MiniPro (SK17i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_HU.ftf
20/019/2012 11:19:49 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
20/019/2012 11:19:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Reading device information
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Start Flashing
20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Flashing loader
20/019/2012 11:19:58 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED / IMEI : xxx
20/019/2012 11:19:58 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:01 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:01 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:01 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:04 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:04 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:04 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
20/020/2012 11:20:14 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
20/022/2012 11:22:17 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
20/022/2012 11:22:19 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - Ending flash session
20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - Flashing finished.
20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings

Check your log first before you restart the phone. If there are no errors, go on.

You have to restart your phone then. When it has started go through the setup assistant.

You are on 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware now, so you go to
1. For 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware and root your device like it is explained there. :)
When your device is rooted, you connect your xperia via wifi to the internet. Now you start the update center (on your phone) and search for updates. It will find the update to 4.0.2.A.0.62 which you install over the air (ota=via wlan, not connect to pc) then.
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Now you click on download and install it.

After a reboot you have a rooted 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware! :)

The rooting methods/toolkits/firmwares/etc were NOT my work, I've just collected different tutorials on rooting the xperia devices like xperia mini/mini pro/active/ray/lww/etc in one big rooting guide!
 

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mihahn

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3. For 4.1.B.0.431

Just look in this very nice tutorial to root the ics firmware of the devices.


4. For 4.1.B.0.587

To root this firmware version please go here. This tutorial by alokbina should help you!

5. Unlocked bootloader

If you have an unlocked bootloader, you can just flash a custom kernel (boot.img), that is prerooted. Check out development forum, for all the kernels!

6. The new ultimative rooting script for all firmware versions!

Here you can find the best way to root your phone on every software version (gingerbread and ice cream sandwich). Just download the script and run it. Then your phone should be rooted! Good luck and a big thanks to Nabeel. ;)

7. Other methods (stable and experimental)
Cyida impactor
 
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mihahn

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honestly, I don't think we need one more tutorial, there are already several of'em. why repeating the stuff said by somebody else?

Cause there are so many people asking "how to root st15i" and then there comes out, that they are on .62 firmware which is unrootable. Or they telling a root problem, but they are on .69 firmware or ics! I wanna make a rooting guide with all firmwares included, so also newbies can just look for their firmware and root it!
 
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mihahn

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yeah yeah, great, but when someone asks, one can just post him the link to the pinned topic visible on the very top of the section: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1568792

I know but there's only 1 method and in the end I wanna have a tutorial for all firmwares with all methods etc...

I know the very great thread by someguyfromhell but there's only 1 method and if that doesn't work there's the flashtool method and doomlords method and there are many different for the different firmwares :)
 

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Great tutorial! A bit off topic, can you also make a tutorial on how to unlock bootloader? That's my problem as of now :(

The easiest and most effective way :) Thanks!
 

mihahn

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flashing that will not void warranty? my warranty is still up to september 2013

It will void warranty like rooting, but normally sony can't notice that you flashed something. It's the official firmware, so sony won't get it. And if you update then to .62 ota they shouldn't notice, but can't promise!

The problem is, that this is not the same firmware for your country, it's generic world. Maybe read here.
 
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mihahn

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It made me more afraid :(

If I were you I would root. You can use root apps, like Titanium backup to backup apps + data and uninstall crap like facebook ;)
Or LBE Privacy Guard can change permissions of apps like turn off gps or wifi for special apps!

While flashing your si number will be changed, so your region. For example ics update was rolled out from si numbers. While flashing our si number will be changed, but that's normally no problem. But I'm not sure, if sony could notice if it's not the original si anymore :(
 

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If I were you I would root. You can use root apps, like Titanium backup to backup apps + data and uninstall crap like facebook ;)
Or LBE Privacy Guard can change permissions of apps like turn off gps or wifi for special apps!

While flashing your si number will be changed, so your region. For example ics update was rolled out from si numbers. While flashing our si number will be changed, but that's normally no problem. But I'm not sure, if sony could notice if it's not the original si anymore :(

is the SI number the same for all device in a country?
Cause I have found a firmware for my region. A forum provided me a Philippine firmware in which the country I reside on
 

mihahn

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I don't Know exactly, maybe ask Google ;)
But I think so just take that Firmware and root your phone...

Sent from my SK17i using xda app-developers app
 
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    This is a tutorial on how to root 2011er xperia devices. This method is for locked bootloader with stock sony kernel.
    I know there are several threads on this topic, but many people asked me so - here we go:


    Rooting your device will void your warranty! Your are doing all the following steps on your own risk! :)


    First look here:

    1. Your firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58

    2. Your firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.62 or 4.0.2.A.0.69

    3. Your firmware is 4.1.B.0.431

    4. Your firmware is 4.1.B.0.587

    5. Unlocked Bootloader

    6. The new ultimative rooting script for all firmware versions

    7. Other methods (stable and experimental)




    1. For 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware:

    a) Flashtool method

    This is a very easy method to root your phone. For this method you download flashtool from here and install it.

    When it is installed, you launch it.
    attachment.php


    On your phone you go to Settings -> Applications -> and enable unknown sources.
    attachment.php


    After that, you go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and enable usb debugging.
    attachment.php


    Finally you go to Settings ->Sony Ericsson ->Connectivity ->USB connection mode ->MSC
    attachment.php


    Now you connect your device to the pc and flashtool will automatically recognize it.
    attachment.php


    Now if your device is connected and recognized, we can begin with the rooting process:

    For that we click on the open padlock here:
    attachment.php


    Now it will root your device automatically

    Here's the log:
    Code:
    19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO  -  drivers folder is the drivers installer
    19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
    19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.1.0 built on 2012-05-01 22:07:23
    19/057/2012 22:57:08 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
    19/057/2012 22:57:13 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
    19/057/2012 22:57:14 - INFO - Connected device : SK17
    19/057/2012 22:57:14 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A
    19/057/2012 22:57:14 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
    19/058/2012 22:58:16 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\.\devices\SK17\busybox\1.19.0\busy box to /data/local/tmp/busybox
    19/058/2012 22:58:17 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\.\custom\root\zergrush.tar.uue to /data/local/tmp
    19/058/2012 22:58:17 - INFO - Running part1 of Root Exploit, please wait
    19/058/2012 22:58:42 - INFO - Waiting for device
    19/058/2012 22:58:42 - INFO - Device disconnected
    19/058/2012 22:58:44 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
    19/058/2012 22:58:45 - INFO - Running part2 of Root Exploit
    19/058/2012 22:58:45 - INFO - Running rootit2
    19/058/2012 22:58:49 - INFO - Finished!.
    19/058/2012 22:58:49 - INFO - Root should be available after reboot!
    19/058/2012 22:58:50 - INFO - Device disconnected
    19/058/2012 22:58:56 - INFO - Log written to C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\flashtool_2012-08-19_10-57-08.log
    19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on
    19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Connected device : SK17
    19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.19.0 (2011-08-14 23:46:58 CDT) multi-call binary.
    19/059/2012 22:59:10 - INFO - Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf
    19/059/2012 22:59:32 - INFO - Remounting system read-write
    19/059/2012 22:59:34 - INFO - Installing toolbox to device...
    19/059/2012 22:59:34 - INFO - Pushing C:\Program Files (x86)\Flashtool\custom\root\ftkit.tar to /data/local/tmp
    19/059/2012 22:59:35 - INFO - Running installftkit as root thru sysrun
    19/059/2012 22:59:35 - INFO - Root Access Allowed

    Gratulation! You have a rooted xperia 2011 device now!



    b) DooMLoRD's Toolkit

    This is a very easy method for rooting, too. You just go to this thread by DooMLoRD and click thanks for his great toolkit!

    Then you download the toolkit and when it has finished downloading you unpack the zip and open the folder!
    attachment.php


    Before we can start we must go on the device and do the following steps:

    First you go on your phone and go to Settings -> Applications -> and enable unknown sources.
    attachment.php


    After that, you go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> and enable usb debugging.
    attachment.php


    Finally you go to Settings ->Sony Ericsson ->Connectivity ->USB connection mode ->MSC
    attachment.php


    Now you run the toolkit by clicking the runme.bat
    attachment.php


    The toolkit will start in a cmd window
    attachment.php


    Now you only have to hit any key and the rooting toolkit will automatically root the device.

    Gratulation! You have a rooted xperia 2011 device now!





    2. For 4.0.2.A.0.62 or 4.0.2.A.0.69

    To root these two firmware versions, you'll first have to downgrade your phone to 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58.
    Remember: Flashing firmware may void your warranty!

    Your data will be lost throug this step, so if you want to, save it using for example Android Assistant, which can backup the .apk (but the data will be lost), or you use adb backup. Remember to save your contacts and sms, too!

    MAKE SURE PC COMPANION OR SONY UPDATE SERVICE ISN'T RUNNING IN BACKGROUND WHILE YOU ARE FLASHING!!! DON'T USE THIS METHOD IF YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED, OTHERWISE YOUR DEVICE WILL BRICK!! (Unlocked bootloaders can't do updates over the air, but flashing won't destroy your phone on unlocked bootloader!)

    First you have to flash the 4.0.2.A.0.42. To do so you download and install flashtool from here.
    You can download the firmware from this thread by benji.berg or here by someguyfromhell.
    Thanks for sharing the firmware with us!
    Download the 4.0.2.A.0.42 for your device!

    After the installation of Flashtool you open the windows explorer and go to the downloaded file. If it is a 7z or zip archive you unpack it to get a .ftf file.
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    Now you open the flashtool installation folder. There you go to the drivers folder and install the drivers.
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    In the flashtool -> drivers folder is the drivers installer
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    Now we go to the downloaded .ftf file and copy it to the firmware folder of Flashtool
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    Programs -> Flashtool -> Firmwares:
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    Next we launch flashtool
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    Now, to flash a new firmware, we click on the flash
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    In the Mode Selector you choose Flashmode and click ok
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    In the next step you choose the firmware and you mark wipe data and wipe cache. Just mark it like you see it in the picture. If you are sure all is marked right, you click ok
    attachment.php


    Now you have to turn off your device. Make sure the battery is more than 75%. You press and hold the volume down key and while pressing volume down you connect your device to pc. The green led will light up and Flashtool will automatically flash the new firmware.
    DON'T DISCONNECT THE DEVICE FROM YOUR PC DURING THE FLASHING PROCESS!!

    Here's the flashing log:
    Code:
    20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO  -
    20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized
    20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.7.1.0 built on 2012-05-01 22:07:23
    20/019/2012 11:19:39 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them
    20/019/2012 11:19:44 - INFO - Device disconnected
    20/019/2012 11:19:49 - INFO - Selected Xperia MiniPro (SK17i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_HU.ftf
    20/019/2012 11:19:49 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing
    20/019/2012 11:19:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.
    20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
    20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Opening device for R/W
    20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Reading device information
    20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.
    20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Start Flashing
    20/019/2012 11:19:55 - INFO - Flashing loader
    20/019/2012 11:19:58 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED / IMEI : xxx
    20/019/2012 11:19:58 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
    20/020/2012 11:20:01 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
    20/020/2012 11:20:01 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
    20/020/2012 11:20:01 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
    20/020/2012 11:20:04 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
    20/020/2012 11:20:04 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
    20/020/2012 11:20:04 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
    20/020/2012 11:20:14 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
    20/022/2012 11:22:17 - INFO - Flashing userdata.sin
    20/022/2012 11:22:19 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
    20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - Ending flash session
    20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - Flashing finished.
    20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - Please wait. Phone will reboot
    20/022/2012 11:22:20 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings

    Check your log first before you restart the phone. If there are no errors, go on.

    You have to restart your phone then. When it has started go through the setup assistant.

    You are on 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware now, so you go to
    1. For 4.0.2.A.0.42 or 4.0.2.A.0.58 firmware and root your device like it is explained there. :)
    When your device is rooted, you connect your xperia via wifi to the internet. Now you start the update center (on your phone) and search for updates. It will find the update to 4.0.2.A.0.62 which you install over the air (ota=via wlan, not connect to pc) then.
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    Now you click on download and install it.

    After a reboot you have a rooted 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware! :)

    The rooting methods/toolkits/firmwares/etc were NOT my work, I've just collected different tutorials on rooting the xperia devices like xperia mini/mini pro/active/ray/lww/etc in one big rooting guide!
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    3. For 4.1.B.0.431

    Just look in this very nice tutorial to root the ics firmware of the devices.


    4. For 4.1.B.0.587

    To root this firmware version please go here. This tutorial by alokbina should help you!

    5. Unlocked bootloader

    If you have an unlocked bootloader, you can just flash a custom kernel (boot.img), that is prerooted. Check out development forum, for all the kernels!

    6. The new ultimative rooting script for all firmware versions!

    Here you can find the best way to root your phone on every software version (gingerbread and ice cream sandwich). Just download the script and run it. Then your phone should be rooted! Good luck and a big thanks to Nabeel. ;)

    7. Other methods (stable and experimental)
    Cyida impactor
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    Hey thanxx . I jst rooted my Sony lww and it works fine:D:D

    Great it worked for me with the second try :D Thx!

    Thanks for the great guide, rooted my Xperia Mini with no problems :)

    Great!! New method with Eroot for .587 firmware is excellent!!

    Thank you.:good: Many times helped me to root .587 and .62 on my Ray.It would be nice to root 4.0.2.A.0.84 for Ray, but I can still unlock my BL :highfive:

    thanks!! it works :laugh:

    I've managed to root my Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i)! :D It's awesome, just trying out more features!

    It's really cool it worked for you, but I think there is the thanks button to say it, because there are some people who still have questions and they want to ask them here. If there are too many posts just saying "thanks" it's spam I guess, so please just use the thanks button guys. Thank you ;)
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    honestly, I don't think we need one more tutorial, there are already several of'em. why repeating the stuff said by somebody else?

    Cause there are so many people asking "how to root st15i" and then there comes out, that they are on .62 firmware which is unrootable. Or they telling a root problem, but they are on .69 firmware or ics! I wanna make a rooting guide with all firmwares included, so also newbies can just look for their firmware and root it!
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    Hi,
    I have an issue with flashtool drivers for my LWW 4.0.2.A.0.58 with unlocked bootloader.
    I have try to install all the drivers from flashtool/drivers. But, nothing hapen. The device still not recognize. It says drivers need to be installed again and again. Please help me. :confused:

    Install PCCompanion or SonyUpdateService, they have the drivers, too. Just try it again :good: