[TUTORIAL] ROOTING SK17i ICS 4.0.4 FW 4.1.B.0.431

[hugoqueiroz94]

I try and i ger this error:
03/028/2012 19:28:23 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="IMAGE_ADDRESS_RANGE";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN-block eraseblock mismatch";

 

[carlosmacapagal]

So here's the deal...i was following Patembe's guide on how to root my mini pro.
I flashed the 4.0.3 neo V firmware, got the black screen then bam...when i was about to start rooting with doomlord's toolkit i get stuck with the daemon started successfully part. I tried executing doomlord's app still there but it got to cleaning and killing and bla bla then it prompted me to try enabling usb debugging.
I think i forgot to turn it on? Because when i try to flash back to my 4.0.4 sk17i firmware using flashtool, it says there my usb debugging is off...with that said, i can't flash any other firmware because i'm using a neo V firmware with the black screen. I also think i'm on MTP. Damn can anybody help me? I hope there's still a solution to this. Thanks guys! Sorry for my bad english

Am i bricked?

 

[jufelo]

In this case I think you have to install the ICS 4.0.4 ROM with Flashtool and start again with this tutorial.

Enviado desde mi SK17a

 

[stefaca]

a few minutes ago I've tried to root my sk17i. try to flash kerner with neo v from 4.0.3 but flashtool give me some error. few week ago I've tried to flash ICS with flashtool and also got an error. FLASHTOOL IS A PIECE OF ****!!!!!!!!!

 

[gkn_112]

Ok, I managed to do it. And I wanted to share some errors I made, so you won´t do them too.

Of course, you have to enable mass storage mode, USB debugging and unknown sources.

You also have to turn off the verification at the end (a check in flashtool)

And turn off ALL THE wiping options!!!

If you dont turn them off, logically, the options for Mass storage mode, usb debugging etc will be resetted and you can´t turn them on, once you have the NEO kernel flased.

:good:

 

[redflar3]

Rooted fine

Thank you so much for the tutorial. It worked perfectly.
A minor issue happened, phone was not staying in flash boot mode, it automatically restarts after few seconds. I hold down my vol key during the entire flashing process and it worked like charm (donno if that is the way I should do it.. )
Now I have a rooted sk17i..... :laugh:

 

[sharepass11]

I have followed exactly step 1 & 2. And now my phone sk17i wont go into flash mode. I tried Pressing down volumer rocker and connecting it but nothing is happening. Back Key lights up on certain interval with orange light. Please help.. pllllz

 

[mnishamk]

Unable to root in doomlords method

i flashed the mt11i rom and turned it on. then when i tried to root in doomlords method, it failed. i tried flashing to 4.0.2.A.42 and it was in bootloop and the device was not detected.

EDIT:
i tried again and when it said deomon started i waited. it got stuck in the usb debugging part.(i did turn it on) it looped two three times and then finally got it. now my sk17i is rooted. HURRAY! thanks patembe.

 

[krazybone]

Guys if yoou feel like you bricked your devices, there is a software called wotanserverr that charges only €1.99 and you can pick the official Rom to flash to.. I used it when I bricked a ST15i.. (can do it 5 times for one price)
Just letting you know incase things fail and you brick the device.

(NOT ON ANY COMMISSION OF ANY SORT)
it was just something I used as I could not solve me bricked issue and thought I'd share

Sent from my SK17i using Tapatalk 2

 

[sharepass11]

Guys if yoou feel like you bricked your devices, there is a software called wotanserverr that charges only €1.99 and you can pick the official Rom to flash to.. I used it when I bricked a ST15i.. (can do it 5 times for one price)
Just letting you know incase things fail and you brick the device.

(NOT ON ANY COMMISSION OF ANY SORT)
it was just something I used as I could not solve me bricked issue and thought I'd share

Sent from my SK17i using Tapatalk 2

The Problem is the my device is not going to flash mode. So i dont think this would help.

 

[krazybone]

The Problem is the my device is not going to flash mode. So i dont think this would help.

So when you connect the device and hold down the volume before you plug the USB in... The green light dont come on?

I had the trouble of the ST15i (similar phone) no functional and when I held down the volume down and pressed the on button just as I was inserting the cable it went into flashmode

Sent from my SK17i using Tapatalk 2

 

[sharepass11]

So when you connect the device and hold down the volume before you plug the USB in... The green light dont come on?

I had the trouble of the ST15i (similar phone) no functional and when I held down the volume down and pressed the on button just as I was inserting the cable it went into flashmode

Sent from my SK17i using Tapatalk 2

Doesnt work. please help

 

[krazybone]

Doesnt work. please help

You tried taking the battery out and putting it in.

Also try the official update the ABD might not be installed. That way you'd get it into the flashmode

Sent from my SK17i using Tapatalk 2

 

[daceasar]

no neo v(mt11) firmware was detected after download

no neo v(mt11) firmware was detected after download. only x10 is shown when i click flash.. i try to: 1. downloaded and run flashtool drivers; 2.copy "MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_Nordic_1253-1755.ftf" to flashtool firmware folder; 3. drag it to flashtool--- nothing happens... only x10 firmware was available.. should i proceed flashing?? thanks in advance..

btw, i'm ics 4.0.4 xmp user...

 

[Dasm2000]

Doesnt work. please help

I got the same results you did, and managed to go back into flash mode by:

1. Disconnect usb
2. Remove battery
3. Replace battery
4. Press and hold volume down
5. While inserting usb simultaneously let go of volume down button
6. Green light and flash time...

I'f you don't get it right the first time, play a bit with the timing of inserting and releasing.

I retried flashing with the nordic firmware, phone keeps disconnecting...
Need to do some more research. cant get past rootit part 1.
Maybe a memory problem in ROM? Could it be i need to remove some apps?

 

[aansari7]

Rooting xperia mini pro ics

Hello,
I followed the above steps and all step resulted positively as you mentioned above but after all my phone is not showing superuser icon.is my phone rooted properly?All the above steps were succesfully completed

 

[RootFailure]

HELP ME!

OMG! It didn't work, now my phone is only showing the bright white back button LED! HELP THE CRAP OUT OF ME! PLEASE :crying: :crying:

 

[jdotk]

DISCLAIMER: Flashing your mobile is at your own risk,flashing may void your warranty and SONY (and me) would be in no way responsible for any damage.

This tutorial is just for SK17i user who wants to get root access for their device running ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431). (like me )

First of all, I assumed that you already in ICS 4.0.4 ROM

[ REQUIREMENTS ]

• Stock ICS firmware 4.1.B.0.431
• ADB drivers installed (if u are not sure, then install this)

[ PREPARATION ]

• Make sure you have installed ADB drivers.
• Enable "USB DEBUGGING" - from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)
• Enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" - from (Menu\Settings\Security)
• The last but not least, ensure that you choose "MASS STORAGE MODE (MSC)" - from (Menu\Settings\Xperia(tm)\Connectivity\USB connection mode) - Thanks scroolik

[ HOW TO ]

1. Flash the kernel from 4.0.3 firmware
   
   As we know that our Mini Pro doesn't get 4.0.3 update and hence they don't have 4.0.3 kernel unlike arc, neo v etc.
   The thing is arc, arc s, neo , neo v, ray are quite easier to root as they got the 4.0.3 update and 4.0.3 is possible to root, so by flashing kernel and then rooting works.
   
   But in this case, we could use Neo/New V 4.0.3 kernel, so download Neo V FTF File here and flash just the kernel (see picture) from it using flashtool.
   
   
   
   
   
   After complete flashing the kernel, just close the flashtool.
   
   Just a note to anyone else - That 4.0.3 kernel won't actually boot properly (screen will be blank or will have a red LED and bright white back button LED). Don't worry it's okay
   
   
2. Root your device using DooMLoRD's method
   
   Don't forget to close flashtool, now turn on your device and connect it to the PC, and start the rooting method as describe here.
   
   Just follow the instruction, until the prompt say IT'S DONE.
   
   
3. Flash back the stock 4.0.4 kernel firmware
   
   Flash back the stock 4.0.4, you can download the FTF file here (SK17i) (thanks Someguyfromhell).
   
   REMEMBER: Just Flash The Kernel, see the image on the point 1 (above)

When done, you will have SuperUser installed in the Mini Pro 4.0.4 ROM

Credit and Thanks to:
- Nabeel for the GUIDE
- DooMLoRD's for the Rooting Toolkit for Xperia 2011 ICS
- Androxyde for his awesome Flashtool

Help me fast please...
I flashed to 4.0.3 kernel and then rooted using DooMLoRD's method.
but then when i am trying to flash back to 4.0.4 kernel firmware it says connect in flash mode but with current kernel my phone is in bootloop and & am not able to connect it to flashtool in flashmode.. what to do now??
connecting with vol down button not working..

 

[StereO_]

First of all, I assumed that you already in ICS 4.0.4 ROM

If my SK17i is rooted .58 FW. can i proceed to Flash the kernel from 4.0.3 firmware? or i need to update to ICS 4.0.4 ROM first?

 

[evilbarcode]

If my SK17i is rooted .58 FW. can i proceed to Flash the kernel from 4.0.3 firmware? or i need to update to ICS 4.0.4 ROM first?

You can flash the kernel now, just dont boot up you will be stuck on bootloop.