I need some quick advice regarding rooting my Play, I have a UK Xperia Play I updated it to Android 2.3.3 using the PC software. From what I have read its possible to root the device by unlocking the bootloader and flashing the Rooted ROM in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098736.
Now what I am unsure of is that in that thread it reccomends flashing the Unrooted ROM first. But have I effectively already done this by updating?
My baseband is 7X30A-AAABQMZAM-1290_21-22 and I am on build number 3.0.1.A.0.145 My build number matches that in the aforementioned post so I think it will work.
I just wanted some clarification before I jump in
If you unlock your bootloader you will not get updates from SE anymore neither through SEUS or OTA (voids warranty too). If you try to update after unlocking your boot you will brick your device.
It should work if you just flash the rooted rom and if it doesn't no problem all you have to do is flash the unrooted rom as mentioned then the rooted on top. Flashing fw using flashtools is basically the same as using SEUS to update/repair. So as long as you DO NOT use SEUS or ota to ever update your phone again after unlocking your bootloader you will be ok.
TehH4rRy said:
I need some quick advice regarding rooting my Play, I have a UK Xperia Play I updated it to Android 2.3.3 using the PC software. From what I have read its possible to root the device by unlocking the bootloader and flashing the Rooted ROM in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098736.
Now what I am unsure of is that in that thread it reccomends flashing the Unrooted ROM first. But have I effectively already done this by updating?
My baseband is 7X30A-AAABQMZAM-1290_21-22 and I am on build number 3.0.1.A.0.145 My build number matches that in the aforementioned post so I think it will work.
I just wanted some clarification before I jump in
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first off all, you need to check wether your device will connect in fastboot mode, (Turn power off, hold the search key and connect usb) as some branded or sim locked devices have had this blocked, you wont need to flash the .tft because you will have the new baseband already, aslong as you can unlock your bootloader, your free just to flash the rooted .img, as the above poster has mentioned though, if you unlock your bootloader, you will invalidate your warrenty, and forfit any official support from sony and seus
Thanks for that guys, Yeah I know all the stuff about unlocking bootloaders and the details. My phone isn't SIM locked I got it SIMfree off of Amazon. I got it into fastboot mode earlier just to see if fastboot recognised it.
I shall be rooting it in the near future.
As the title suggest I cant root my device, i tried Gingerbreak, put in a new SD card
followed the instruction installed the app on the phone ran it didn't restart after 10 mins, pulled battery after 15 mins and the device is not rooted. I then tried Superoneclick, when i ever press root it says not responding and gets stuck on waiting for device...Is there any other way to root this through a simple app?
My android version is 2.3.4 build number GRJ22
thanks for the help.
That is because gingerbreak does not work on 2.3.4. The only way to get root on that build is either unlock your bootloader, or revert to a previous build. Unfortunately both ways will wipe your data..
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I never unlocked my bootloader How would i go about doing that? There isn't another app or method to root the device?
I found this online but not sure if this works, anyone try it?
http://chensun.net/android-development/root-nexus-one-with-android-2-3-3-gingerbread/8/
Read the wiki or one of 18209278382738923782637826 other post that ask the same question.
Look at my signature. Especially the part in caps.
Prepare android sdk, unlock bootloader, then flash a custom recovery, and install su.zip, you rooted.
Remember that unlock bootloader will wipe your data in phone.
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Look at my signature. Especially the part in caps.
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Thanks, I just want to get this straight only way to root phone is either downgrade to 2.3.3 without unlocking bootloader or keep the 2.3.4 and unlock the bootloader. Is their going be an app for 2.3.4 where you can root it without unlocking bootloader? I've had my phone for well over a year so I guess it doesn't matter if i unlock bootloader since warranty is finish?
So I use an Samsung Epic, however my friend uses a Droid X with the OTA update on it. From what I've read it seems the only way to root is phone would be to flash his phone back to a earlier version that already has root then update via Boot strap. Is this the only method? Or is it possible to get Bootstrap to work on his OTAed phone and then flash the Update over top of it. Or even just to flash the .zip of the rooted version of the OTA through the stock recovery by renaming it Update.zip? I just would like to know. I wanted to give him root because he is currently having issues with his keyboard and phone slowing down due to the bloatware on it.
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So I use an Samsung Epic, however my friend uses a Droid X with the OTA update on it. From what I've read it seems the only way to root is phone would be to flash his phone back to a earlier version that already has root then update via Boot strap. Is this the only method? Or is it possible to get Bootstrap to work on his OTAed phone and then flash the Update over top of it. Or even just to flash the .zip of the rooted version of the OTA through the stock recovery by renaming it Update.zip? I just would like to know. I wanted to give him root because he is currently having issues with his keyboard and phone slowing down due to the bloatware on it.
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Yeah I believe he is going to sbf back to froyo then root then install the 2 part 596 GB rooted version (you can get it from multiple places -try Team Black Hat's app) then he should be good to go.
Ok, so I ultimately want to root this phone and install a custom ROM on it. However, it is not activated, and I cannot bypass the prompt to activate, I can only get to a dialer.
So, after reading the forums, it appears that the latest official FW is .621 and there's a root method for it, but it only works on .621. Obviously, root methods are version dependent. I figure I have to know the software version before continuing then.
Is there a code I can enter into the dialer to pull up software info? Or perhaps an adb command that doesn't require root? Anything at all I can do?
Or, do I even need software info? Can I simply proceed with some alternative root method?
Regards
Smith
EDIT: I ended up solving this through trial and error. I flashed the 2nd most recent sbf file and it produced an error in the bootloader, indicating that the device must've been on .621 so I sbf back to .621 and I'll proceed with that method.
EDIT 2: Ok, so that's fine and dandy and I was able to flash the sbf specified in the thread, but now zerg exploit won't run because I have no way of enabling adb :/ any ideas?
smithisize said:
Ok, so I ultimately want to root this phone and install a custom ROM on it. However, it is not activated, and I cannot bypass the prompt to activate, I can only get to a dialer.
So, after reading the forums, it appears that the latest official FW is .621 and there's a root method for it, but it only works on .621. Obviously, root methods are version dependent. I figure I have to know the software version before continuing then.
Is there a code I can enter into the dialer to pull up software info? Or perhaps an adb command that doesn't require root? Anything at all I can do?
Or, do I even need software info? Can I simply proceed with some alternative root method?
Regards
Smith
EDIT: I ended up solving this through trial and error. I flashed the 2nd most recent sbf file and it produced an error in the bootloader, indicating that the device must've been on .621 so I sbf back to .621 and I'll proceed with that method.
EDIT 2: Ok, so that's fine and dandy and I was able to flash the sbf specified in the thread, but now zerg exploit won't run because I have no way of enabling adb :/ any ideas?
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http://www.droid-life.com/2010/06/10/tip-how-to-bypass-android-activation-screen-on-motorola-droid/ this shows how to by-pass the "activation", I just did it so it does in fact work for the Droid X M8810
dasfaust said:
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/06/10/tip-how-to-bypass-android-activation-screen-on-motorola-droid/ this shows how to by-pass the "activation", I just did it so it does in fact work for the Droid X M8810
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You sir are incredible, thank you, I will try this when I get back to work tomorrow !
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Also, if you want to root, check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800047
Please post any questions you have in that thread
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Going to check that thread now, got ADB working, just need to path it, and get all the other stuff going... Got this Droid X free and it has that pesky .621 on it.
Here is the Droid Razr HD software update. I have not tested it as I use CM 10.1 and have no interest in going back to stock. I found it on www.droidrzr.com in a forum post then shared it on my dropbox account.
I posted it on my Dropbox account so not sure how long it will last until the link is gone:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d2x9vutel4vnqmm/Blur_Version.9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip
It does "fix" the bootloader unlock exploit though
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/1...the-kernel-exploit-for-unlocking-bootloaders/
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Here is the Droid Razr HD software update. I have not tested it as I use CM 10.1 and have no interest in going back to stock. I found it on www.droidrzr.com in a forum post then shared it on my dropbox account.
I posted it on my Dropbox account so not sure how long it will last until the link is gone:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d2x9vutel4vnqmm/Blur_Version.9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip
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So, stock recovery to install this?
I would assume you would need to be 100% stock, including the recovery, to install this.
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I would assume you would need to be 100% stock, including the recovery, to install this.
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hmm put it on my internal storage and its not found, I think stock recovery wants to see it on a sdcard.
If your boot loader is unlocked before the update, it should stay unlocked. You just will not be able to unlock with methods out there now.
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I received the OTA today on my Max HD. It was build 9.18.79.
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A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
LifeAsADroid said:
A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
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There are 2 different versions, depends on what System version you have of 4.1.2 on the XT926 only. The 9.18.79 version would indicate that your Systems version is 9.16.6 if this is not correct DO NOT FLASH. I am Rooted/Unlocked, if you take the plunge you must OTA Rootkeeper/SuperSU backup SU, as the update breaks Root> IF there is no backup of SU with the latest binaries. If you lose Root, there are a couple of ways to Downgrade. A common problem for those of us Root/Unlocked the Update FAILs at the end. Most of the Update goes through, however the new Radio does not go through, as of right now if you Update and your Baseband is VANQUISH_BP_100730.081.64.09P then you have the OLD radio, the new Radio is VANQUISH_BP_100730.160.64.15P.
Between the 2 OTA's these should match-up as either 9.16.6 = 9.18.79 or 9.16.9 = 9.20.1
Thanks for the reply! A few more questions if you don't mind (would hate to do something wrong... like I did last time... luckily I was able to revert back to an original version and fix the install... sigh...):
4) With protecting root, I need the SuperSU Pro version, yes? To be able to use the survival mode, yes? Will Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper do the same thing? Is it possible to use both "to be sure"?
5) I have everything backed up with Titanium Backup. Should I bother getting the pro version and backing everything up using the cloud backup and hypershell? Or won't this matter since if root doesn't keep I won't be able to use Titanium Backup?
6) I also have performed the VZW Wireless Hotspot hack using SQLite. Am I going to have to undo the hack in order for the OTA update to work?
Thanks again for all your help!
Update - I decided to attempt the update and hope for the best. System update 9.18.79.xx updating from 9.16.6.xx.
I purchased the SuperSU Pro from the Play Store, and used the survival mode in SuperSU. I also used the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and protected root. I figured if one didn't work the other might... Voodoo worked to protect and re-install root access (not sure about SuperSU as I tried Voodoo first to restore root after the install).
I am unsure if the bootloader is still unlocked, but from what people have said there doesn't seem to be a reason to believe it is re-locked. I haven't tested it out to know for sure though.
It appears that the entire update installed correctly. No errors, and the baseband version was updated to the new radio (xxx.15P).
I did not undo the VZW Wireless Hotspot hack prior to installing the update.
Hopefully this post helps others out there.
My final question... what does updating the radio/baseband do exactly?
i need help! i tried installing the update but i forgot i had TWRP.. so the update did not got installed, i rebooted the phone, but the OS tried to install the update again and inmediatly reboot the phone in recovery again .. then from recovery i flashed liquid smooth rom but i got stuck in the boot animation... my big issue is that my power button is broken! now i cant reset the phone to enter in fastboot mode.. i cant do anything... now my battery is totally drained and i cant turn on the phone (my power button does not work).. i can plug the usb cable and the led turns green. but i dont see any more options
rodmc123 said:
i need help! i tried installing the update but i forgot i had TWRP.. so the update did not got installed, i rebooted the phone, but the OS tried to install the update again and inmediatly reboot the phone in recovery again .. then from recovery i flashed liquid smooth rom but i got stuck in the boot animation... my big issue is that my power button is broken! now i cant reset the phone to enter in fastboot mode.. i cant do anything... now my battery is totally drained and i cant turn on the phone (my power button does not work).. i can plug the usb cable and the led turns green. but i dont see any more options
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My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
KachowPow said:
There are 2 different versions, depends on what System version you have of 4.1.2 on the XT926 only. The 9.18.79 version would indicate that your Systems version is 9.16.6 if this is not correct DO NOT FLASH. I am Rooted/Unlocked, if you take the plunge you must OTA Rootkeeper/SuperSU backup SU, as the update breaks Root> IF there is no backup of SU with the latest binaries. If you lose Root, there are a couple of ways to Downgrade. A common problem for those of us Root/Unlocked the Update FAILs at the end. Most of the Update goes through, however the new Radio does not go through, as of right now if you Update and your Baseband is VANQUISH_BP_100730.081.64.09P then you have the OLD radio, the new Radio is VANQUISH_BP_100730.160.64.15P.
Between the 2 OTA's these should match-up as either 9.16.6 = 9.18.79 or 9.16.9 = 9.20.1
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So any idea how one might fix this?
LifeAsADroid said:
A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
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I tried to take the 9.18.79 update I protected the root (I'm not unlocked) before I did so I also temporarily un-rooted (I've always been told to do this before and update) Now I an no longer rooted and it can't find any SU binary codes. Gonna have to flash back to 9.6.16 and try it again I guess or stay on 9.6.16 in order to maintain root for now. If you find a solution please share.
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My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
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I agree with Lenny. This same thing happened to me when I tried to take the liquid smooth ROM. Follow his instructions above. You'll lose all your pics, vids, files, etc. But at least you'll have a working phone again.
Went smoothly here
All my devices except this one are rooted and some are rom'd. I thought long and hard about whether to void this warranty but decided one day it would be out of updates from VZW and I would want to flash something. I have been denying the OTA for the last day so I figured now or never.
Here are the simple steps:
Download and install Moto device manager (for the USB drivers) here
Enable USB debugging in developer options on the phone
run motochopper here
run motoapocolypse here
install voodooOTA root keeper from Play and backup root
apply OTA
It went error free. The phone has the 15P radio update, unlocked BL and root.
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It went error free. The phone has the 15P radio update, unlocked BL and root.
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I want to confirm something, you unlocked the bootloader and then took the OTA and the bootloader remain unlocked (and stayed rooted due to root keeper)?
So the benefit to all this would be to get the new radio update?
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I want to confirm something, you unlocked the bootloader and then took the OTA and the bootloader remain unlocked (and stayed rooted due to root keeper)?
So the benefit to all this would be to get the new radio update?
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Yes, the bootloader won't get locked again after it is unlocked. Moto would be shooting themselves having to reinstate warranties if they did that. Yes I wanted the option of flashing later becuase the ota will install sooner or later. I also want to stay on the upgrade path for now to have current radios.
I still have an Eris lying around that is long out of support but i have gb on it.
IDroidThere4Iam said:
My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
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that's what i want to do, but i cant because my power button is broken! so i cant enter to fastboot mode without the power button.. i will have to open my phone and try to fix the power button myself.
Just to make a point and to clear up any confusion, this Update will not lock the Bootloader. If you have an Unlocked Bootloader then you will have an Unlocked Bootloader after the update, regardless if it fully works or not, and even if you lose Root, the Bootloader will still be Unlocked. If Root is lost with an Unlocked Bootloader, I suggest downgrading through an FXZ of either 9.16.6 or 9.16.9 and restore Root.