[ROOT][ICS][Locked bootloader] for ics 4.0.3, baseband .562, found on ARC development

[asertyio]

Dose this work for latest .62 firmware.

no, only for ics

do we need to install busy box after rooting?what is it for?

to get full access to superuser

hi, i have xperia ray with official ics 4.0.3

root v5
and drivers for ray

question: where or how to put drivers?
i try to put in phone with pccompanion... denied!
please tell me how to do...

txs!

PS: I MADE IT... THX MAN!!!
it's sooooo easyyy... wow!

cu placere

 

[Nouatik]

This procedure works on 4.0.3 on Arc S, Neo V and Ray. It also works on Unlocked and Locked Bootloader.

Requirements:

1.install adb driver (or reinstall it from adb sdk)
2. needs USB Debugging on
(optional) activate Mass Storage Mode (MSC), some users reported trouble using MTP mode
3. connect the usb cable to the phone ->run .bat file from zip
4.press any key
5.the phone will turn off, wait to switch on again (see the lockscreen)
6.press any key again
7.the phone will reboot again(same as 6th step)
8.press any key ...again
9. same as 6th step
10.press any key, the bat closes...and there you are...working superuser, need to install busybox from market

i've found the root file on arc development section, i don't remember in wich one

also, CWM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190 is compatible

Hit Thanks button if it works for you

Will this work on the ST15i?

 

[Aiwa]

Massive kudos to you man, it worked!

 

[asip92]

device not recognized

hi..i have problem here
it did not work..my device not recognized..already have drivers..but its auto downloading..i replaced it manually with sdk adb drivers from sony and still the same..anyone can help me? thanks..
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my problem same like this one

Not pass

They said "error: device not found" on the first step

Here is my command line log

adb server is out of date.  killing...
* daemon started successfully *
Wait until reboot is fully complete and when phone asks for sim lock
password, press any key. (2 more left)
Press any key to continue . . .
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
Wait until reboot is fully complete and when phone asks for sim lock
password, press any key. (1 more left)
Press any key to continue . . .
uid=2000(shell) gid=2000(shell) groups=1003(graphics),1004(input),1007(log),1009
(mount),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),300
6(net_bw_stats)
Wait until reboot is fully complete and when phone asks for sim lock
password, press any key.
Press any key to continue . . .
remount failed: Operation not permitted
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/xbin/su': Read-only file system
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
Removing changes except ROOT
rm failed for /data/local.prop, No such file or directory
failed to copy 'files\superuser.apk' to '/system/app/superuser.apk': Read-only f
ile system
Press any key to exit and have fun with your rooted phone.
Press any key to continue . . .

 

[cajhin]

hi..i have problem here
it did not work..my device not recognized..already have drivers..but its auto downloading..i replaced it manually with sdk adb drivers from sony and still the same..anyone can help me? thanks..

This solved my problems:
1. uninstall the Companion software (it never installed the adb drivers automatically)
2. download + extract the adb drivers linked: developer.sonymobile.com/cws/devworld/downloads/download/sonyericssonxperiaproxperiarayxperiarayso-03cdrivers
3. right-click *adb.inf > Install
4. enable USB debugging
5. set to Mass Storage mode
6. connect cable
quick check: "adb devices" in dosbox should list something

@asertyo: THANKS!!

Note: when running the script, the third message is "wait for reboot" but there is no adb reboot? I just waited a minute, rebooted manually, and continued.

 

[asip92]

hi..thanks man..but how to do step 3..my computer doesnt have pc companion..

when i right click the inf file its said not supported..

 

[alanzo27]

Works perfectly, thank you! Very helpful for a newbie like me.

 

[chertVdetali]

run_me.sh

Maybe the OP should also mention that the same trick also works in pure Linux environment. Just install adb (install google android SDK, then download plattform-tools with their software manager), and copy adb executable to somewhere in your $PATH (like /usr/local/bin). And run the commands listed in "run me.bat" (excluding echo and pause lines, of course, and replacing backslash with slash). Or use the attached script then (started in a terminal from the same position as run me.bat, like "bash -x run_me.sh.txt").

 

[rod1]

Installing Custom firmware

Once you have completed this process, rooted and installed CWM, is it possible to install custom firmware such as MIUI 4, or do you need a custom kernel and therefore the bootloader unlocked?

 

[asertyio]

Once you have completed this process, rooted and installed CWM, is it possible to install custom firmware such as MIUI 4, or do you need a custom kernel and therefore the bootloader unlocked?

no, you need unlocked bootloader and custom kernel

 

[mmrx]

Thanks...I routed my ray ICS stock .......i have locked BL should i install CWM, i don't wanna unlock BL..
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Actually now it's all ok I installed CWM and it works great.....

Finally I decided to OC my ray so I unlocked my BL using testpoint method..... Searching for best kernel and Rom...
Sent from my ST18i using XDA

 

[yujin_11]

whew, that worked for me too, but strangely, it fixed my HD video recording (placebo effect maybe?)

---------- Post added at 03:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:52 AM ----------

hi..i have problem here
it did not work..my device not recognized..already have drivers..but its auto downloading..i replaced it manually with sdk adb drivers from sony and still the same..anyone can help me? thanks..
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my problem same like this one

was that because your service menu says this?
(for official ICS) bootloader unlocked: Yes
(for GB) bootloader unlocked allowed: Yes

if no, better unlock it first by testpoint or official method
if yes, uh oh... i haven't encountered that one

if it's sim-locked, better unlock it

 

[leonlightning]

Is there software to Unroot Xperia Ray Stock ICS. I rooted it just to make the Ambient Light Sensor working, and I want to unroot it for warranty.
My Ray is still 2 months.
Thanks.

 

[*boy*racer*]

Is there software to Unroot Xperia Ray Stock ICS. I rooted it just to make the Ambient Light Sensor working, and I want to unroot it for warranty.
My Ray is still 2 months.
Thanks.

What I do is delete su in system/bin. Then delete superuser.apk.

Sent from my Xperia Ray using xda premium

 

[leonlightning]

I used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18879974#post18879974 because it's easier to do.
If using your method (to unroot), can I do it only with Root Explorer?
Anyway, thanks.

 

[Sipi1302]

thanks works fine on neo

 

[max_r]

working

 

[mirkuma]

This procedure works on 4.0.3 on Arc S, Neo V and Ray. It also works on Unlocked and Locked Bootloader.

Requirements:

1.install adb driver (or reinstall it from adb sdk)
2. needs USB Debugging on
(optional) activate Mass Storage Mode (MSC), some users reported trouble using MTP mode
3. connect the usb cable to the phone ->run .bat file from zip
4.press any key
5.the phone will turn off, wait to switch on again (see the lockscreen)
6.press any key again
7.the phone will reboot again(same as 6th step)
8.press any key ...again
9. same as 6th step
10.press any key, the bat closes...and there you are...working superuser, need to install busybox from market

i've found the root file on arc development section, i don't remember in wich one

also, CWM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346190 is compatible

Hit Thanks button if it works for you

Does this this root method also work with official Sony ICS 4.0.4 Ray update?

 

[kinnudreamz]

Does this this root method also work with official Sony ICS 4.0.4 Ray update?

It didn't work for me on stock 4.0.4.

 

[mirkuma]

It didn't work for me on stock 4.0.4.

Thanks.

Are any other solutions to root out there for stock 4.0.4?