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We know that our xperia ray got the update from ICS 4.0.3 to ICS 4.0.4. I’m really glad to know that, lot of my readers are satisfied with my simple steps to root ICS 4.0.3. Now its time to root your Android 4.0.4! I have found lot of hard steps to root Android 4.0.4. I think, it is only suitable for advanced users and developers. But, I’m going to show you a simple method to root Android 4.0.4! First of all, are you newbie in rooting? Don’t know what is android rooting? Ok, let me explain about android rooting.
What Is Root?
On many computer operating systems including Unix, Linux and Android, the root account, is a special user with complete access to all files and commands. Various names for this type of account might include, administrator, superuser, or supervisor.
In the context of Android, root access allows the user to have complete control over their device. Root access is commonly granted for developers allowing them access to all files and commands on the device.
With full root access to a device, there is potential for damage. Any user with root access is strongly cautioned to be very careful.
How To Root Sony Xperia Ray 4.0.4?
Warning: This tutorial is for 4.1.B.0.587 only! So, verify now: Go to your phone Settings>>About Phone>> Build Number.
Requirements:
- Sony Xperia Ray ST18i
- Android 4.0.4 OS (ICS)
- Kernal 4.1.B.0.587 Download Here.
- Kernal 4.1.A.0.562 Download Here.
- Latest Version Flashtool Download Here.
- Sony Xperia Ray Rooting Package.You Can Get It From Here
- Windows Operating System [Any Edition]
Steps Before Going To Root
- Backup Your Device (Songs,Videos,Images,Contacts,Call log,Messages).In normal condition, you will never lose anything while rooting.But, I’m strongly recommend to take a backup.
- Minimum charge left in the device should be at least 70% so as to ensure that device doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update.
- ADB Should be installed in your computer without which it’s not possible to make use of this procedure.(Included in Sony Xperia Ray Rooting Package.
- Enable the USB Debugging in your SONY Xperia Ray from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. The USB Debugging option should be ticked.
Assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can now proceed for rooting steps!
Step 1:
Delete all files in the directory “firmwares” (C: Flashtool>>firmwares) and copy the file ST18i_4.0.4_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf into the “firmwares” folder.
Step 2:
Run the flshtool software and flash the kernal ST18i_4.0.4_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf (See the screenshots)
Switch off your phone and connect your phone to PC while holding the “down volume key. Don’t release your finger. After flashing is done, you can release the down key button.
After flashing, your phone will restart. If your phone is not restarting after 2min, remove the USB cable and turn on the phone.
Note: You might get errors after the reboot, don’t worry, this is normal and step 3 will fix that.
Step 3:
Connect your phone to the computer with the help of original USB cable and open the file “runme.bat” file from your computer.
As soon as you connect your phone, press 1 and hit on enter to start the process of rooting.
Step 4:
Delete all files in the directory “firmwares” (C: Flashtool>>firmwares) and copy the file ST18i_4.0.4_4.1.B.0.587_T.ftf into the “firmwares” folder.
Step 5:
Run the flshtool software and flash the kernal ST18i_4.0.4_4.1.B.0.587_T.ftf (See the screenshots)
Yahoooo All Done! Now your android 4.0.4 is successfully rooted. Now you can see the “Superuser” app in installed on your phone!
Note: Want to verify whether your phone is rooted or not? Just download this Root Checker app from play store and verify yourself !
Enjoy! Don’t forget to post your comments here. Because your comments are my only inspiration.
dude where is the firmwares” (C: Flashtool>>firmwares/?/?
bro i installed adb.exe file. bt there is no folder named “flashtool” and “firmwares ” in C drive. pls help
If you installed the flashtool software properly, it will be prsent in your c drive!
take a look at the image:
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/3592/jmse.png
thanx alot dear friend.. i success fully rooted..
Glad to know that..
is it work for xperia neo v???:):)
No. Only for xperia ray!
it says i have no superuser…i did downloaded a superuser app to my ray phone but everytime i’m trying to root it says “the system can not find the path specified” what that means?
thanks alot.this really helped
please help me,where is the firmwares” (C: Flashtool>>firmwares/?/?
Did you installed flash tool? If you installed (without changing the default installation path), you can access “C: Flashtool>>firmwares/”
whether to unlock bootloader before the rooting
Yes, that’s right..
Works like a charm. Thank you and keep up the good work!!!
where I download the flasher???
Here is the link(already mentioned in the article)
Hi.I’ve got this error: ERROR – C:FlashtooldevicesST18loader_unlocked.sin (The system cannot find the file specified).
Any help ?
Thanx
Looks like flash-tool software error. Are you using the latest version of flash tool?
hi I followed the above steps…but while running the runme.bat ,I get an error
“ADB server out of date. killing …”
and at the end I get “You are done ”
but my phone is not rooted yet
Did you turned on the usb debugging?
Thanks Akhil !!!!!
for the above error I found a solution after several tries!!!
I just uninstalled PCC and made ADB.exe run before starting runme.bat
what is pcc?
Hi Akhil,
I’ve done until step 2. In flashtool log said that the kernel have been flashed and finished. When I switch on my phone, it’s start normally. I check the kernel, it’s still have 4.1.B.0.587 for it’s build number. I repeat 2 times and still have same result. Can you help me?
Dear akhil,
I have sony xperia ray st8i. before rooting ICS 4.1.B.0.587. first we should have already installed ICS 4.1.B.0.587 in our device or any version of ICS we should have. Plz help me how to root in easy step without any problem. Thank you.
You can proceed with the steps i have already mentioned in my article. Its safe and TESTED ON MY DEVICE.
Thank you broooo !!! 😀 I love you (no homo) xD It worked for me !!!!!! I have now rooted deviceeeee
Thanks Togrul..
hi, doesn't it lost your guarantee?
Root access/Rooting will lose our warranty!
To regain warranty, we have to update/repair our xperia via pc companion…
yes..rooting will lose your guarantee…
Can you please teach because i dont really get procedure of this.
unplug the device
power off the device
press the back button and hold it
plug the usb cable
when i do that it says
16/001/2013 10:01:11 – ERROR –
16/001/2013 10:01:11 – ERROR – Error flashing. Aborted
16/001/2013 10:01:12 – ERROR – Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
16/001/2013 10:01:12 – ERROR – You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
Please install the needed drivers.
Setup is located in, C:Flashtool–>Drivers–>”Flashtool-drivers”
Install and select xperia ray!
Then, retry the above procedures!
Hope this will solve your issue..
I get this error even after checking debbuging and unknown sources.
13/006/2013 22:06:54 – INFO – Selected ray / 111 / 000
13/006/2013 22:06:54 – INFO – Preparing files for flashing
13/006/2013 22:06:54 – INFO – Please connect your device into flashmode.
13/007/2013 22:07:00 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
13/007/2013 22:07:00 – INFO – Opening device for R/W
13/007/2013 22:07:00 – INFO – Reading device information
13/007/2013 22:07:00 – INFO – Phone ready for flashmode operations.
13/007/2013 22:07:00 – INFO – Current device : ST18i – CB511UXU97 – 1251-9077_R1I – 1248-9545_4.1.A.0.562 – WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587
13/007/2013 22:07:00 – INFO – Start Flashing
13/007/2013 22:07:00 – INFO – Processing loader
13/007/2013 22:07:00 – INFO – Checking header
13/007/2013 22:07:00 – INFO – Flashing data
13/007/2013 22:07:03 – INFO – Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f – Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
13/007/2013 22:07:03 – INFO – Disabling final data verification check
13/007/2013 22:07:03 – INFO – Processing kernel.sin
13/007/2013 22:07:03 – INFO – Checking header
13/007/2013 22:07:03 – INFO – Flashing data
13/007/2013 22:07:05 – INFO – Ending flash session
13/007/2013 22:07:05 – INFO – Flashing finished.
13/007/2013 22:07:05 – INFO – Please unplug and start your phone
13/007/2013 22:07:05 – INFO – For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
13/007/2013 22:07:05 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
13/007/2013 22:07:15 – INFO – Device disconnected
Please help me with the solution.
Delete all files in the directory “firmwares” and then copy the file ST18i_4.0.4_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf into the “firmwares” folder, and try once more time.
Hi,
the root process didnt work for me. my phone refuses to install the kernel for A.0.562.
i’ve tried going ahead to finish the whole process and see but still not rooted.
is there any other process to adopt?
bro , where is the flash tool and firmwares ? i cant find it …
Check on the “Requirements:”
I have one question: I did softmod on Wii and I think that is similar to rooting android. So, on Wii, you can back up Wii’s operating system, NAND, and restore it if you accidentally brick Wii while softomodding. Is anything similar possible on Android? I barely got money to buy Ray, if I brick it I can only afford a phone without a camera, I could only dream about another Android. Thanks!!!
I have tested this rooting method and now I’m using this. You don’t worry about anything. It will never hurt your phone..
Thanks a lot!!!
Really happy to hear that…
lock or unlock Bootloader
it’s asking a password for extract flashtools, what is the password dude?
No. Its not! Did you downloaded from my link?
Thanks mate. It worked for me.
Mate,
i have flashed to .562,
then running the rootkit (rume.bet)
i keep getting this error at the end:
ST18i (4.1.B.0.587) is not supported.
Failed to obtain root privilege.
any suggestion?
thx
where is there flash tool link??????
nor it is in the articles neither on requirements
link plzzz
Thank you for notifying me: You Can Download The Latest Version Of Flash Tool From Here: https://github.com/Androxyde/Flashtool
I followed all the steps but didnot get the job done. See my log message.
26/007/2013 14:07:07 – INFO – <- This level is successfully initialized
26/007/2013 14:07:07 – INFO – Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
26/007/2013 14:07:12 – INFO – Device disconnected
26/007/2013 14:07:19 – INFO – Selected ray / 111 / 000
26/007/2013 14:07:19 – INFO – Preparing files for flashing
26/007/2013 14:07:19 – INFO – Please connect your device into flashmode.
26/007/2013 14:07:30 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
26/007/2013 14:07:30 – INFO – Opening device for R/W
26/007/2013 14:07:30 – INFO – Reading device information
26/007/2013 14:07:30 – INFO – Phone ready for flashmode operations.
26/007/2013 14:07:30 – INFO – Current device : ST18i – BX902XF50F – 1252-6163_R1I – 1248-9545_4.1.B.0.587 – WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587
26/007/2013 14:07:30 – INFO – Start Flashing
26/007/2013 14:07:31 – INFO – Processing loader.sin
26/007/2013 14:07:31 – INFO – Checking header
26/007/2013 14:07:31 – INFO – Flashing data
26/007/2013 14:07:33 – INFO – Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f – Version : R4A066 / Boot version : R9B031 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
26/007/2013 14:07:33 – INFO – Disabling final data verification check
26/007/2013 14:07:33 – INFO – Processing kernel.sin
26/007/2013 14:07:33 – INFO – Checking header
26/007/2013 14:07:34 – INFO – Flashing data
26/007/2013 14:07:35 – INFO – Ending flash session
26/007/2013 14:07:35 – INFO – Flashing finished.
26/007/2013 14:07:35 – INFO – Please unplug and start your phone
26/007/2013 14:07:35 – INFO – For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
26/007/2013 14:07:35 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
26/008/2013 14:08:59 – INFO – Log written to C:Flashtoolflashtool_2013-10-26_02-07-07.log
26/009/2013 14:09:26 – INFO – Device disconnected
26/012/2013 14:12:53 – INFO – Selected ST18i / 4.0.4 / T
26/012/2013 14:12:53 – INFO – Preparing files for flashing
26/012/2013 14:12:53 – INFO – Please connect your device into flashmode.
26/013/2013 14:13:00 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
26/013/2013 14:13:00 – INFO – Opening device for R/W
26/013/2013 14:13:00 – INFO – Reading device information
26/013/2013 14:13:00 – INFO – Phone ready for flashmode operations.
26/013/2013 14:13:00 – INFO – Current device : ST18i – BX902XF50F – 1252-6163_R1I – 1248-9545_4.1.A.0.562 – WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587
26/013/2013 14:13:00 – INFO – Start Flashing
26/013/2013 14:13:00 – INFO – Processing loader.sin
26/013/2013 14:13:00 – INFO – Checking header
26/013/2013 14:13:00 – INFO – Flashing data
26/013/2013 14:13:03 – INFO – Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f – Version : R4A069 / Boot version : R9B031 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
26/013/2013 14:13:03 – INFO – Disabling final data verification check
26/013/2013 14:13:03 – INFO – Processing kernel.sin
26/013/2013 14:13:03 – INFO – Checking header
26/013/2013 14:13:03 – INFO – Flashing data
26/013/2013 14:13:05 – INFO – Ending flash session
26/013/2013 14:13:05 – INFO – Flashing finished.
26/013/2013 14:13:05 – INFO – Please unplug and start your phone
26/013/2013 14:13:05 – INFO – For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
26/013/2013 14:13:05 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
26/013/2013 14:13:42 – INFO – Device disconnected
I think, Flashing was succeeded. Isn’t it?
No. Flashing is not done. I checked with the Root checker app
Please follow these steps:
1. Go to C>>flashtool>>drivers and install adb.exe and select xperia ray drivers. Note: Please restart your PC after driver installation.
2. Enable, disable and enable usb debugging again.
3. Restart you phone.
4. Then connect your phone to PC and try the rooting steps one more time.
My C>>flashtool>>drivers folder has got only one file “Flashtool-drivers.exe”
oops. Sorry!
Yes, install that file. In new version, they renamed the file name from adb.exe to.Flashtool-drivers.exe
after installing flashtool.exe also did not work for me..
For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
both these options are already checked in….
adb server is out of dat. killing…
* daemon started succesfully *
Why it doesnt work, I try everything above here, turned on usb debugging
Hi Adanali.
Welcome to NetMascots.com
Here is the solution for your issue:
Install adb.exe in the “drivers” folder! Go to C>>flashtool>>drivers
Waiting for your response.
great thanks from CZ , my ray is rooted
Hi bro,,anybody can help me..why i cant install flashtool? i was downloaded from the link u mentioned.. when i install flashtooll [flashtool-master/ProgramExe/Flashtool.exe] but error on startup,its say “an error has occurred during startup: java.lang.classNotFoundException…….bla bla bla” i was installed any version of java,,java 6 till the latest version,but still can not.
can u help me to fix this problem first please?
thx.
Hi.
You must install Java Runtime Environment on your computer to install the flash tool.
Thanks!
All day i search how to get function Root… This manual is GREAT and Function TY from CZ
Hi David.
I’m very happy to know that, and thank you very much for spending a little time to comment here. This is my inspiration to publish more articles.
hi akhil,
first time rooting here.
haven’t started yet, tho.
like how big is the Flashtool file? 1GB+?
thanks,
lai
i was trying to do it now.
i guess rooting it would take just 5 mins.
but the downloads and finding the missing/not working files takes forever.
i still haven’t done it successfully because the Flashtool-Driver.exe wont install properly.
im getting error:
Driver Name Status
X Sony Ericsson Net (02/23/2011 6.0.6000.16489) Install Failed
I tried downloading another Flashtool-driver but i’m getting the same error.
Shall i redownload the entire Flashtool zip file?
Please help me.
Thanks!
Hi Lai.
I think you are having a slow internet connection. So, always double check while downloading big files. I’m always happy to help you. So, I’m going to add all needed files in the resource section, and I’m going to launch a small support forum for the easy and extended support. So, please be patient for 2 days.
Thanks!
Hi Lai.
Welcome to NetMascots!
The file size of rooting tool is 112MB (Ver.0.9.11.0)
Thanks!
Hi,
I still haven’t successfully rooted my phone. 🙁
When you said that my internet connection is slow, i went to my friend’s home and did it here since she has DSL connection while i just use broadband.
Anyways, it seems like there had been some updates:
a) Flashtool-master zip file is 308mb now
b) I can only unzip the Flashtool-master. Can’t find out how to install it.
c) I can’t run the Flashtool application (unable to open 64-bits while getting multiple Java errors when running 32-bits. Flashtool-master/ProgramExe)
I don’t know what to do anymore. 🙁 I hope there is a way thay I can show you the screenshots of the errors I’m getting if that would make it easier for you to help me.
I’m hoping to have this rooting done so that I can upgrade to Jellybean as well. Hehe. Please help.
Thanks a lot,
Lai
Hi Lai.
What is your PC Operating System? If your OS is Windows 8. Try to install in Windows 7.
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks.
Hi,
I’m now running it in Win8. Would there be an update in here so that it’ll be compatible in Windows 8?
Also, just yesterday, i got a notification in my phone saying that there’s a new system update available – 4.1.B.0.587
This already is the kernel version of my phone. I guess when i tried to downgrade it using the flashtool it somehow go through but did not complete because of the errors that i got.
Well i hope i’d be able to root my phone soon. 🙂
Thanks so much!
Hi Lai.
I didn’t tried rooting in windows 8. I think, the rooting toolkit is not compatible with windows 8!
Any way, thanks for the comment Lai.
Hello can you please help me? Before i root xperia ray i installed gta:vice city which have 1,4gb… instaled this game was without problems…. But after i rooted my xperia ray i delete this game and try install it again… But now when i start installation gta:vice city it write : GTA:vice city could not be installed. Free up some space and try it again… I have free 2 gb on my sd card… so i think now my xperia try save this game to telephone memory which is free only 200 mb of 400 mb…. Can you help me? TY
i download link2sd and it repair it 🙂 its ok now
I HAVE SONY RAY MODEL ST18i VERSION 2.3.4 HOW TO ROOT YAAR
BASEBAND
8X55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64
KERNEL
2.3.32.9-PERFSEMCU USER@ SEMCHOT#1
BUILD NUMBER
4.0.2.A.0.62
=============
IN YOUR ABOVE PROCESS U HAVE MENTION
Kernal 4.1.B.0.587 Download Here.
Kernal 4.1.A.0.562 Download Here.
Latest Version Flashtool Download Here.
Sony Xperia Ray Rooting Package.You Can Get It From Here
HOW TO DO THIS IF U DOWNLOAD THE FILES ALSO, WHERE I PLACE THIS FILE IN MY LAPTOP??
Hi Naresh.
This tutorial is only for android 4.0.4(ICS). I think, you are still in version 2.3.4(gingerbread). Please update your phone via sony pc companion. ICS is much better than gingerbread. If you are interested in Jelly bean custom ROM, follow this article: https://www.netmascots.com/how-to-install-jelly-bean-4-1-2-on-sony-xperia-ray/
Thanks!
THANKS FOR INFO AKHIL
WILL TODAY WILL FIRST TRY TO UPDATE AS U SAID THEN WILL LET YOU KNOW
SECONDLY AS U SAID ( Jelly bean custom ROM) SO WILL IT EFFECT THE SPEED AND WIFI OF THE PHONE OR MEMORY??
RIGHT NOW I WILL FIRST TRY TO UPDATE AS U SAID
THANKS BOSS
Hi Naresh!
I’m using latest version of jelly bean. It is working fine on my xperia ray. Fast, stable and battery optimized! I’m recommending you to try that.
You can follow these two tutorials.
Update Sony Xperia Ray To Jelly Bean 4.1.2 [Latest ROM Version 8.0]
How To Flash Custom Kernel Using Flashtool
Thanks!
HELLO
I HAVE UPDATE MY PHONE TO VERSION 4.0.4 THANK FOR UR ADVICE
NOW I JUST WENT THROUGH THE PROCESS, SO NEED SOME THING T BE CLEARED
1) YOU SAID DOWNLOAD ABD?? FROM WHERE AND WHY I NEED THAT,
2) WHEN U DOWNLOAD ABD I RUN THE SETUP FILE AND THEN START THE ABOVE PROCESS
3) YOU HAVE MENTION (Sony Xperia Ray Rooting Package.You Can Get It From Here) WHY THIS AND WHAT U HAVE TO DO WITH THIS ???
4) U SAID TO DELET ALL FIRMWIRE AND
Hey Naresh!
Why are using FULL CAPS:-)
Anyway, here are the answers for your queries:
1. I think, you are saying about “ADB”, just install the “Flashtool-drivers.exe” in the location “C:Flashtooldrivers”.
2. See the first answer.
3. That package contains the software(program) to root your device.
4. Just delete all default files located in the directory ” C:Flashtoolfirmwares”.
Thanks!
SORRY WAS TRYPING AND MY BROWERS GOT HANGED
SO YOU HAVE SAID
(Delete all files in the directory “firmwares” (C: Flashtool>>firmwares) and copy the file ST18i_4.0.4_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf into the “firmwares” folder.)
I THIS FOLDER WILL BE IN MY PC I JUST FIRST HAVE TO DELET AND COPY AS U SAID ,
MOST TIME STEP
IN STEP 3 U HAVE MENTION
As soon as you connect your phone, press 1 and hit on enter to start the process of rooting.
******AND THEN U SAID BELOW POINT (SO THIS(STEP4) I HAVE TO DO WHEN THE ABOVE SCRIPT IS RUNNING OR AFTER 3RD STEP IS FINISHED)******
Step 4:
Delete all files in the directory “firmwares” (C: Flashtool>>firmwares) and copy the file ST18i_4.0.4_4.1.B.0.587_T.ftf into the “firmwares” folder.
Hi.
You are correct. I hope you rooted your phone!
Thanks!
Hi
Till now not done, was busy in work,
today i download all the files and when i clicked flash tool to run it got msg as under
java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: gui.Main
at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(Unknown Source)
at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(Unknown Source)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown Source)
at com.exe4j.runtime.LauncherEngine.launch(Unknown Source)
at com.exe4j.runtime.WinLauncher.main(Unknown Source)
i even download java from below link on my windows 8
http://download.cnet.com/Java-Runtime-Environment-JRE/3000-2378_4-10009607.html?tag=mncol;1
and file name was (jre-7u45-windows-i586 (1).exe)
but still not able to run flash toool
Hi Naresh!
I’m extremely sorry for this. Looks like flashtool and rooting toolkit is not working properly on Windows 8. I suggest you to try these steps using Windows 7. I’m not forcing you to downgrade your PC operating system. But, I’m sure flashtool and rooting toolkit will definitely work on Windows 7.
Thanks!
Hi,
Boss don’t say sorry yaar, infact im sorry for troubling you now and then, u are doing great job by helping us !!!
well i don’t have windows 7 but windows xp i have in my other system will check in that and let you know
have a great day and new year in advance (i might get busy so saying )
Hello Vicky.
Hope you are going well. Thanks for your valuable reply. I’m always happy to help my readers and I have responsibility to do that. If you are facing any issues, feel free to ask here.
Thanks.
hey bro i m new to this. i m gona root my device for instaling link2sd. i followed ur steps but the kernel option in the flashmode is blured (unselectable) plz help
Hi Veera.
Did you flashed your device?
why i stuck in enabling emulator hack
Hi William.
Can you provide me some details?
Thanks.
Hi, I am a Xperia Ray user as well and has just updated my phone to ICS a few days ago. I tried to root the phone by following your instructions above but the following message appeared (that was the last part of it since i was unable to copy all of them) when i run the runme batch file. Please tell me what is wrong. Thanks.
— pushing SU binary
failed to copy ‘filessu’ to ‘/system/bin/su’: Read-only file system
— correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
— correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
— correcting symlinks
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
— pushing Superuser app
failed to copy ‘filesSuperuser.apk’ to ‘/system/app/./Superuser.apk’: Read-only
file system
— cleaning
rm failed for /data/local.prop, No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/tmp, Permission denied
failed on ‘/data/local/tmp.bak’ – No such file or directory
— rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .
Sorry, my mistake. Found the problem. Phone rooted. Thanks for an awesome tutorial!
Hi Lim.
I’m really happy to know that.
It says the same thing to me only thing is root checker says that phone is not rooted
Hi.
Today I’m going to publish a simple tutorial for rooting xperia ray. Please wait for some hours.
Don’t forget to subscribe my newsletter to get updates.
Thanks.
How did you resolve the problem? I am facing the same issue.
can u tell what u did for fix it?? thx a lot
Hi Akhil, I cant root my Xperia Ray St18. When I select firmware at flashtool it doesnot became to blue as on your screenshot. Even it says that it was rooted Root checker says that it is not rooted.Flashing goes pretty fast in seconds..
19/050/2014 19:50:39 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
19/050/2014 19:50:39 – INFO – Opening device for R/W
19/050/2014 19:50:39 – INFO – Reading device information
19/050/2014 19:50:39 – INFO – Phone ready for flashmode operations.
19/050/2014 19:50:39 – INFO – Current device : ST18i – CB511VEM6J – 1252-5882_R1I – 1248-9545_4.1.B.0.587 – WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587
19/050/2014 19:50:39 – INFO – Start Flashing
19/050/2014 19:50:39 – INFO – Processing loader.sin
19/050/2014 19:50:39 – INFO – Checking header
19/050/2014 19:50:39 – INFO – Flashing data
19/050/2014 19:50:42 – INFO – Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f – Version : R4A069 / Boot version : R9A029 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
19/050/2014 19:50:42 – INFO – Disabling final data verification check
19/050/2014 19:50:42 – INFO – Processing kernel.sin
19/050/2014 19:50:42 – INFO – Checking header
19/050/2014 19:50:42 – INFO – Flashing data
19/050/2014 19:50:44 – INFO – Ending flash session
19/050/2014 19:50:44 – INFO – Flashing finished.
19/050/2014 19:50:44 – INFO – Please unplug and start your phone
Second thing is using that bat file.. i am getting lot of errors, mainyl that ADB server is out of date killing … and ADB server didnt ACK, failed to start deamon.
I have USB debuging ON (also try to switch it ON-OFF-ON again) restart phone etc.
INstaling from other sources is also activated.
OK my MTP was not activated (file transfer from SD card) , and finally it works.
I missed clear sentence at the end of guide : After root is finished, new app Superuser appear at your system. You MUST run that up and then you can use Root checker to check if phone is rooted.
Anyway thank you for nice guide!
Regards
Hi Mira.
Thank you very much for your comment…
hi,
thanks for the detailed description. i have followed all of them. but when i run the runme.exe file, it shows a error, says “adb server is out of date. killing… “. i have turned on usb debugging and successfully unlocked bootloader. you can see the details, i have copied the messages in a text file and uploaded it https://www.dropbox.com/s/kcbodj574k6j4od/log.txt
Hi Ronnie.
This is issue is happened because of the outdated ADB driver. Just use this tool: http://visualgdb.com/adbfix/
or try to re-install the drivers located in “c>>flashtool>>drivers” directory!
Thanks.
Hi Akhil,
I also have this problem with the “adb server is out of date. killing”. I have installed the drivers in the flashtool drivers directory but still unsuccessful. I just wondered, is there a folder where to install the drivers? Perhaps that’s what i’m missing.
Oh yeah, I also tried the ADBFix but I don’t know where is my Android SDK Location… so unsuccessful there too… You’re help is very much appreciated! Thank you… Hope to hear from you soon…
Hey Daryl.
This is happening because of older version of adb.exe is running on your system background. Just go to the task-manager–>Processes, and check for adb.exe . If found, just kill it and try again.
Thanks.
i have se ray version 4.1…..567 so have i start this process from step 4.
Yay rooted! Thanks for the info! Now I will proceed to install the SJB pack 🙂
Hi Evripidis.
Thank you for following my tutorial…
Akhil.
I followed every step, I tried rootchecker and It said them my phone is rooted, but when i installed Autostarts for preventing unvanted aplication to start it vill not stop any aplication because my phone does not have root acces …… PS sorry for My bad english !
Hi.
First of all, if the root checker says: “Your phone is rooted”, then you can assure that, your phone is fully rooted. When an app is asking for root rights, the “superuser” app will prompt you to allow,or deny application to access root. In that time, you have to select “Grant” option to allow the app to access root. So, please make sure that you have done this! If not, go to the super user app and clear all apps from the “app” tab. This will reset all the permission settings of root access apps. Then try once again to open your app/game.
Thanks.
when i try to flash it says the i need i driver and then i install but it doesnt work help pls!!!!!!!
Hi Adam.
Install the needed drivers from the C:>flashtool>drivers>Flashtool-drivers. Then “restart your PC” and try again.
Thanks.
I did what you saidand it still gives me the same error sometimes even freeses ma computer do you whant me to copy the log pls heeelp!
btw:You are awesome.Help
Hi Adam.
I can understand your issue and I’m extremely sorry about this. Are you using Windows 7 or Windows 8? Maybe this is an OS conflict or your java is corrupted. Well, today I’m going to publish a simple tutorial for rooting xperia ray. Please wait for some hours.
Thanks.
No I am using window xp
Hi Adam.
I think, xp is having some issues with java. Can try this on windows 7?
Thanks.
I managed to solve the drivers issue but when i run runme.bat it says adb server out of date kiling.Help?
Oh and your advice helped reeealy for the drivers
Hi Adam.
This issue can be resolved if you kill the adb server process in windows.To resolve this issue, just open “task manger” and go to “processes” tab and check for the process related to “adb” and kill it. Then try again.
Thanks.
I do not have 4.1.B.0.587 can i still root
Hi Marco.
Then, please provide the kernel version you are using.
Thanks.
Hi its me again I did what you said and says the same thing do you want me to copy the log or could you give me a link for xperia rax drive
unlocked boot loader for my xperia ray then downgraded to 2.3.4 using emma flashtool provided by sony.
what should i do now? I can’t connect my mobile using pc companion for 4.0.3 upgrade.
If u find any solution for this pls let me know.
Hi.
I’m not getting your issue. You said that, “You can’t connect your device using PC companion”. May I know the reason for this?
Thanks.
hey…m having windows xp sp3 with pentium dual core processor…..
i just downloaded the flashtool version 0.9.11.0 ….
bt when..i started to install it gives me a startup error…..
java.lang.ClassNotFoundException:
gui.Main
at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run
(Unknown Source)
at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run
(Unknown Source)
at
java.security.AccessController.doPrivileg
(Native Method)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass
(Unknown Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass
(Unknown Source)
at sun.misc.Launcher
$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Unknown
Source)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass
(Unknown Source)
at
com.exe4j.runtime.LauncherEngine.launc
(Unknown Source)
at com.exe4j.runtime.WinLauncher.main
(Unknown Source)….
I have installed the JRE 7u51 …
wats the prob… can i suggest me
Hi.
This error is causing because of your java. Anyway, leave it. I’m going to publish a simple article for rooting xperia ray. So, you can root your xperia ray within seconds. I promise. Please subscribe to my newsletter.
Thanks.
23/058/2014 21:58:26 – INFO – <- This level is successfully initialized
23/058/2014 21:58:26 – INFO – Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
23/058/2014 21:58:32 – INFO – Device disconnected
23/058/2014 21:58:38 – INFO – Selected ray / 111 / 000
23/058/2014 21:58:38 – INFO – Preparing files for flashing
23/058/2014 21:58:38 – INFO – Please connect your device into flashmode.
23/058/2014 21:58:58 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
23/058/2014 21:58:58 – INFO – Opening device for R/W
23/058/2014 21:58:58 – INFO – Start Flashing
23/058/2014 21:58:58 – INFO – Processing loader
23/058/2014 21:58:58 – INFO – Checking header
23/058/2014 21:58:58 – INFO – Ending flash session
23/058/2014 21:58:58 – ERROR –
23/058/2014 21:58:58 – ERROR – Error flashing. Aborted
23/058/2014 21:58:59 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
23/059/2014 21:59:05 – INFO – Device disconnected
please help. phone not working :'(
Hi Mithun.
Looks like the you are having some issues in flashing process. Did you enabled usb-debugging?
Well, did you tried my new tutorial?
One Click Root For Sony Xperia Ray – Root Within 5sec
Thanks.
now its ‘wait for fastboot mode’
now what?
usb debbugin is on. now i can’t on my phone. please help me. thanku
ok.phone is succesfully rooted. thank you Akhil. 🙂
Great news. I’m very happy to hear your comment.
Thank you so much for reading my tutorial. Keep be in touch with NetMascots.
Thanks.
hey Akhil,
thanks a TON!!!!
after 2 days of internet searches/forum readings, going thru all possible documents, the only thing that worked is your step by step guide
really well documented and complete guide!
kudos to you and thanks again.
regards
YC
Hi.
Thank you so much for your comment. I’m really happy to hear that. Your comments are my inspiration.
Great post, Your article shows tells me you must have a lot of background in this topic. Can you direct me to other articles about this? I will recommend this article to my friends as well. Keep it up.
Hi Unknown (what is your name?).
Thank you very much for spending your valuable time to comment on NetMascots. I won’t accept the comments without having a real name. I hope, next time you will use your real name to comment.
Thanks.
what an amazing admin which replay and help almost every member
very Good work keep it up
and secondly can you help me to update
Xperia Ray from version Android version : 2.3.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf to the latest version 4.0.4
Thanks in advance
love your site and love your article + love your response to user
Hello Khan.
Thanks for your kind words. You can upgrade your android version 2.3.4 to 4.0.4 by automatically or manually.
You have to ways to do the upgrade automatically.
1. Install the latest version of Sony PC Companion and connect your device to the PC and do the update.
2. Install Sony Update Service and connect your device to the PC and upgrade your OS.
To Upgrade Manually,
Read this article: How To Root Sony Xperia Ray With Android 4.0.4 In 5 Minutes
and follow these steps:
1. Download the Kernal 4.1.B.0.587 from the “Requirements” of the article.
2. Do the “Step 1 and Step 2 only.
Now you have successfully upgraded your OS to the latest official ICS version 4.0.4.
Hope this helps.
Thanks 🙂
Hi Akhil,
Mine is Xperia Ray ST18a,Android version4.0.4 and Build Number:4.1.B.0.587.Can I do rooting as per the instruction in this article and install latest version kitkat 4.4.2.
Thanks
hey Joy.
You can try the steps in this article or you can try Oneclick Root For Sony Xperia Ray for easy rooting method.
Thanks.
No. Flashing is not done. I checked with the Root checker app
Still looks like not rooted. You missed some steps. Did you tried One Click Root For Xperia Ray?
Really Thank you very much it was very helpful and my mobile have been already rooted.
I have a question regarding increasing internal memory of my xperia when partitioning SD card which extension should I use for the new internal memory (Fat32 or EXT2)?
AND many thanks again
Hi Diaa.
This is for advanced users. I won’t recommend you for partitioning.
Thanks.
thank’s lot …it’s works for me Akhil K A…..it’s work great
Hi Udana
Thanks for the positive feedback.
Thanks.
Hey Akhil,
i can´t select “kernel.sin” in flashtool. Does it matter?
Hi.
While selecting choose “All files”.
Thanks
thank you my friend
I tried 4 times then I read carefully tried 5th success )))
Hi Urmat.
Glad to know you have rooted your device.
Thanks.
Rooting
Go to settings > Security > Mark “Unknown sources”
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
PC Companion installed on your PC.
1) Connect your phone to PC ( IMPORTANT > Skip PC Companion installation pop up on your phone.) and wait for the adb drivers to be installed. If these drivers don’t get installed, phone would not be detected by Eroot.
Make sure nothing else ( specially flashtool ) is running on your PC in the background.
2) Download this rooting toolkit. https://www.dropbox.com/s/jnwl5r3fnsssbuu/Eroot_V1.3.4.exe and run it. If any downloading starts, cancel it by clicking the green button. Don’t let the eroot download anything.
It should now detect your phone and show an option to “-root”. Just click on it, wait till it finishes
3)Rooting done ( For confirmation see if any Super User app has been installed )
4) If by chance it fails for the first time, give it another go. it won’t harm your phone in any way.
Hi Saleem.
Thanks for the comment and info. Stay update with us by subscribing our newsletter.
its not working i gave up 🙁
Hi Prem.
Don’t Give Up in anything brother.
Did you tried this method? One Click Root For Sony Xperia Ray – Root Within 5sec
If this is not working for you. Send me the error code/screen shot that you are getting while doing the another rooting method.
Thanks
Hi Boss….
When I connect my xperia ray in my pc, it shows..,,,
30/054/2014 10:54:35 – INFO – <- This level is successfully initialized
30/054/2014 10:54:35 – INFO – Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
30/054/2014 10:54:40 – INFO – Device disconnected
30/054/2014 10:54:46 – ERROR – Drivers need to be installed for connected device.
30/054/2014 10:54:46 – ERROR – You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.
30/054/2014 10:54:50 – INFO – Device disconnected
Can you help me to fix this problem……
Thanks….
Hi Graspy.
Sorry for the delay. I have given the solution for this problem in your new comment.
Thanks.
Hi Dude,
Is will lost my previous applications and data when I flashing .567 and re flashing .587 and 4.0.4 ICS is support NTFS file system? Because I’m scared to lost my data again. I’d tried original 2.3.4 FAT32 to NTFS via DOS command via PC and after when I unplugged the USB cable all my app and data was lost. I want to change my SD to NTFS system for watching HD movies in my phone. Pls guide me us how to do that. And Billions thanks for your great efforts and knowledge sharing
Hi Htet.
Android is a linux based operating system. Linux will only support FAT file system. I know. NTFS allows faster file transfer and big file size. But, it is not possible to format and use an SD card using NTFS file system for android smartphones.
Thanks.
02/016/2014 18:16:39 – INFO – <- This level is successfully initialized
02/016/2014 18:16:39 – INFO – Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00
02/016/2014 18:16:45 – INFO – Device connected with USB debugging on
02/016/2014 18:16:45 – ERROR – Cannot identify your device.
02/016/2014 18:16:45 – INFO – Selecting from user input
02/016/2014 18:16:54 – INFO – Selected ray / 111 / 000
02/016/2014 18:16:54 – INFO – Preparing files for flashing
02/016/2014 18:16:54 – INFO – Please connect your device into flashmode.
02/016/2014 18:16:56 – INFO – Start Flashing
02/016/2014 18:16:56 – INFO – Processing loader
02/016/2014 18:16:56 – INFO – Checking header
02/016/2014 18:16:56 – INFO – Ending flash session
i dont know what to do ?!
Hi.
The kernel is corrupted. Re-download the kernel and try again.
Thanks.
I am Waiting…………
Hello my friend,
I am currently facing a problem while using Flashtool. Everytime i try to flash a file (baseband or even stock rom) into my Sony Live With Walkman (WT19i), i’m getting this error. See log below :
09/004/2014 00:04:19 – INFO – <- This level is successfully initialized
09/004/2014 00:04:19 – INFO – Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
09/004/2014 00:04:20 – INFO – Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
09/004/2014 00:04:31 – INFO – Pulling changes from github
09/004/2014 00:04:33 – INFO – Devices sync finished.
09/004/2014 00:04:38 – INFO – Device disconnected
09/006/2014 00:06:11 – INFO – Selected Bundle for WT19i. FW release : 4.1.B.0.587. Customization : SEMC
09/006/2014 00:06:11 – INFO – Preparing files for flashing
09/006/2014 00:06:42 – INFO – Please connect your device into flashmode.
09/006/2014 00:06:59 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
09/007/2014 00:07:00 – INFO – Opening device for R/W
09/007/2014 00:07:00 – INFO – Start Flashing
09/007/2014 00:07:00 – INFO – Processing loader.sin
09/007/2014 00:07:00 – INFO – Checking header
09/007/2014 00:07:00 – ERROR – Processing of loader.sin finished with errors.
09/007/2014 00:07:00 – INFO – Ending flash session
Could you tell me why it is so? I installed every driver from flashtool-drivers.exe.
Note that i'm currently under CM 10 for LWW and working under Windows 7
Hi My Xperia Ray has build 4.0.A.2.364 and running Android 2.3.3. Can I use this tutorial?
Hi Hugo.
Just proceed 🙂
Thanks
i cannot download the kernel files and root package please repost it asap..
Hi.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused. I have uploaded all the files to another hosting website. Now all links are working fine.
Thanks.
Hi Akhil,
I don’t know if it’s just me but I can’t download any of the rooting files or eroot from the links. Are they still working? I couldn’t get the flashtool from the Kit Kat page either…
Hi.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused. I have uploaded all the files in NetMascots to another hosting website. Now all links are working fine.
Thanks.
Hi Akhil,
This is a very nice thread.
And really appreciate your efforts.
My mom uses Ray and I want to upgrade it to KitKat later but i need to root
However the only problem is i am not able to download these files from Box.com
May be its issue with ur Box bandwidth.
But please can you make these file available to download maybe thru dropbox or google drive??
Thanks…
Bookmarking the page.. .
Hi.
Sorry for the delay in reply. I was busy with some urgent works. Links updated. Please check now.
Thanks
I am unable to flash my xperia ray due to below mentioned error. i am sending you the log.
phone is rooted, bootloader is open but i am getting this message. i am trying to flash my phone for kitkat.
09/019/2014 04:19:17 – INFO – <- This level is successfully initialized
09/019/2014 04:19:17 – INFO – Flashtool Version 0.9.16.0 built on 19-04-2014 19:00:00
09/019/2014 04:19:18 – INFO – Checking if changes have been made to devices folder.
09/019/2014 04:19:35 – INFO – Pulling changes from github
09/019/2014 04:19:37 – INFO – Devices sync finished.
09/019/2014 04:19:43 – INFO – Device connected with USB debugging on
09/019/2014 04:19:44 – INFO – Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Ray
09/019/2014 04:19:44 – INFO – Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.22.1-Stericson (2014-01-25 17:27:18 CET) multi-call binary.
09/019/2014 04:19:44 – INFO – Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.1.B.0.587
09/019/2014 04:19:44 – INFO – Checking root access
09/019/2014 04:19:45 – INFO – Root Access Allowed
09/020/2014 04:20:41 – INFO – Please wait device is rebooting into fastboot mode (via ADB)
09/020/2014 04:20:44 – INFO – Device will soon enter fastboot mode
09/020/2014 04:20:46 – INFO – Device disconnected
09/020/2014 04:20:53 – INFO – Device connected in fastboot mode
09/021/2014 04:21:30 – INFO – Selected kernel (boot.img or kernel.sin): D:latest contactsJelly Bean For Xperia Ray 8.0SuperFusionRay.img
09/021/2014 04:21:30 – INFO – Flashing selected kernel
09/021/2014 04:21:30 – INFO – sending 'boot' (9088 KB)…
09/021/2014 04:21:30 – INFO – FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
09/021/2014 04:21:30 – INFO – finished. total time: 0.001s
09/021/2014 04:21:30 – INFO – FASTBOOT Output:
sending 'boot' (9088 KB)…
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.001s
09/021/2014 04:21:30 – INFO – Please check the log before rebooting into system
09/021/2014 04:21:36 – INFO – Device will now exit fastboot mode and start booting into system
09/021/2014 04:21:37 – INFO – Device disconnected
kindly help me
rajeev
Hi.
This is not a serious issue. Just do the steps for booloader unlocking. It won’t harm your device. Try it.
Thanks
Dear Akhil,
For some reason I can not download the files through box.com
When I click download on Box Pages, it just shows the load animation but and comes back to its original state but nothing is downloaded.
Kindly help
Hello Zaaid Kazi.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused. I have uploaded all the files to another hosting website. Now all links are working fine.
Thanks.
Waiting…
Hi.
All the files in NetMascots has been updated.
Thanks
Does this also work for the ST18a Xperia Ray?
Hi Dan.
Yes. Works fine on Sony Xperia ay ST18a devices (According to my readers).
Thanks.
bro iam xperia ray
I’ve tried several times to follow the flashing steps.. But it doesn’t matter still stuck on v 4.1.B.0.587 after I’ve used the flashtool.
Here’s what it says after flashing..
17/017/2014 02:17:59 – INFO – Selected Bundle for ray. FW release : 111. Customization : 000
17/017/2014 02:17:59 – INFO – Preparing files for flashing
17/017/2014 02:17:59 – INFO – Please connect your device into flashmode.
17/018/2014 02:18:11 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
17/018/2014 02:18:11 – INFO – Opening device for R/W
17/018/2014 02:18:12 – INFO – Reading device information
17/018/2014 02:18:12 – INFO – Phone ready for flashmode operations.
17/018/2014 02:18:12 – INFO – Current device : ST18i – CB511V2N58 – 1252-5332_R1I – 1248-9545_4.1.A.0.562 – WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587
17/018/2014 02:18:12 – INFO – Start Flashing
17/018/2014 02:18:12 – INFO – Processing loader.sin
17/018/2014 02:18:12 – INFO – Checking header
17/018/2014 02:18:12 – INFO – Flashing data
17/018/2014 02:18:12 – INFO – Processing of loader.sin finished.
17/018/2014 02:18:14 – INFO – Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f – Version : R4A066 / Boot version : R9A028 / Bootloader status : ROOTED
17/018/2014 02:18:14 – INFO – Disabling final data verification check
17/018/2014 02:18:14 – INFO – No bootdelivery to send
17/018/2014 02:18:14 – INFO – Processing kernel.sin
17/018/2014 02:18:14 – INFO – Checking header
17/018/2014 02:18:14 – INFO – Flashing data
17/018/2014 02:18:16 – INFO – Processing of kernel.sin finished.
17/018/2014 02:18:16 – INFO – Ending flash session
17/018/2014 02:18:16 – INFO – Flashing finished.
17/018/2014 02:18:16 – INFO – Please unplug and start your phone
17/018/2014 02:18:16 – INFO – For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
17/018/2014 02:18:16 – INFO – Device connected in flash mode
17/018/2014 02:18:23 – INFO – Device disconnected
I would be very greatful for an answer.
Thanks for a good guide so far.
Jim
i couldnot download the flash tool from the given link please help
Hi.
The link is working fine. Please try again.
Thank you man, I
proved many times, trying to fix my mistakes by following the steps , until finally it succeeds…
Hi bro..
Im a super noob in rooting mobile phone.
I have download all the necessary files but flashtool.
I received this message when trying download the flashtool file:
——————————————-
Errorcode: 2
Errormessage: Error downloading file. (Max. download retries)
Errorclass: PLG
Please contact us about this error and mention the following information:
Code: 1eee233ad0267
Server: d01.unrestrict.li
————————————————-
Could you advise?
Many thanks
Hi.
This is your PC issue. Did you tried “One Click Root For Xperia Ray” ? I have written an article here! It is very easy to root.
Thanks
I cant download
https://unrestrict.li/flashtool
getting error 🙁 maybe know some solution or other save sorce to download from newest version
Hi.
Download the latest version of flsh tool from here: http://d01.unr.li/dl/1eee233ad0267/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
Thanks
worked like charm..!
Hi.
Thanks for the comment 🙂
Akhil – I am not able to download the latest version of Flashtool.
The .li link doesnt work. Torrent link has a 32 bit version and I am running 64 bit Windows.
Please help.
Thanks, Salil
Hello Salil.
Sorry for the inconvenience. By the way, the link is still working for me. This may be your browser issue.
Anyway, try this link for the latest version flashtool
Thanks Akhil.
There was a config problem that was resolved.
Spent few hours doing upgrading to KitKat but was worth it. Till now I never believed that outdated hardware can still give amazing experience.
Kudos to you and androidizer.com !!!
Cheers,
Salil
HI…
i run the flash tool and it says that COMPLETED.
But my device didn downgrade the firmware…
Pls help..
Akhil , before Step 1 ,what i need to do?
help me please :'(
how to install adb?
Cant Download the Latest Version Flashtool from the given link. 🙁
My IDM says,
Cannot download this file.
Detail :
HTTP/1.1 503 Service Temporarily Unavailable.
Any other link to download this particular file?
Thanks for your great work mine is rooted finally
all credits to you.I had difficulties in loading newest flashtool
some links are broken or hacked
Haha not working on windows 8, shit happens.
good article though.
My Xperia Ray SO-03C is Build no. 4.0.1
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
I would like to update to Android4.4;
are there any updates for this?
Such links as http://d01.unr.li/dl/1eee233ad0267/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
cannot be used as the number of allowed downloads is exceeded
(Errormessage: Error downloading file. (Max. download retries))
So I was wondering if there are other links, including official ones…
Thanks
ayaw na po mag tuloi nang open nang phone ko tsk tsk help me paulit ullit lang sa sony
nag hihintay po ako
help me pls.. i cant downloa the latest flash tool thanks
hi in runme.exe i only get ‘no such file or directory’ or permission denied
wth?
Hello,
I cant download the flashtool.
Seams that the Server is down.
Is there an other URL available?
Seams that I have found another download location.
http://uploaded.net/file/q9v71ner
Hello Akhil,
i got a newer build 4.1.B.1.13 & 4.0.4
can i still flash the kernel with 4.1.A.0.562?
HI i wanna try the process but for flashtoll it shows error
refer below the link:
http://d01.unr.li/dl/1eee233ad0267/flashtool-0.9.18.1-windows.exe
msg getting: (server not unavailable HTTP 503)
also i have windows 8 please note
or if u can email the flashtool will be great as i tried on other pc which have windows XP
what is adb >>
thanks bro this is really great
now i have rooted my Xperia!
Your guidance is excellent!
I have tried again and again to make my Xperia ray rooted and updated android 4.0.4. I checked many sites in Japanese but I could not complete two targets at the same time. Once successfully rooted, however unrooted again after Android updated.
I spend a lot of time and almost gave up before meeting your this site.
Your guidance is clear, efficient and easy to understand.
Thank you very much again.
Offical flashtool site: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
the flashtool page is unavailable why ??
Hi Muneer,
Sorry for the inconvenience cause, the link is updated now. Please check.
Thanks.
Great tutorial! Do you know how I can make my own kernel FTF file? I have the ST18a model rather than ST18i and I have saved all the original system files with the XperiFirm tool – how can I package the kernel and loader.sin into my own FTF file to finish up this rooting process with? I am trying to avoid using the ST18i kernel FTF… But maybe it doesn’t matter.
Hi Bmold,
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Akhil
Good
Tutorial
Thanks
bro where is the firmware folder???? in the flashtool there wasn’t any
Processing of loader.sin finished with errors
i always get this error – Step 2 and Step 5
your example image show
kernel.sin
loader.sin
my program only show kernel.sin
what could i do? 😀
Thank you man, I
proved many times, trying to fix my mistakes by following the steps , until finally it succeeds.
I’m happy to hear that 🙂
links given are not working now? Please help…
need it too
Hello! Links are no longer active. Would you be so kind to refresh? Thanks!
can someone send a link that is working please