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How To Root Sony Xperia Ray With Android 4.0.4 In 5

Minutes Posted by: Akhil K A in Rooting September 23, 2012 155 Comments 12,227 Views

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

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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 RootBackup 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

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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:Note: You can follow the same step to Root Sony Xperia Ray With Android 4.0.3

Or

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.

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October 3, 2012 at 1:07 am

sn

dude where is the firmwares” (C: Flashtool>>firmwares/?/?

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August 3, 2013 at 12:41 am

nuwan

bro i installed adb.exe file. bt there is no folder named “flashtool” and “firmwares ” in C

drive. pls help

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August 4, 2013 at 2:20 pm

akhil

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

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August 5, 2013 at 11:02 pm

sandeep

thanx alot dear friend.. i success fully rooted..

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August 8, 2013 at 7:46 am

akhil

Glad to know that..

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November 18, 2012 at 7:14 am

jack

is it work for xperia neo v???:):)

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November 18, 2012 at 9:37 pm

akhil



No. Only for xperia ray!

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April 12, 2013 at 6:31 am

tomilee

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?

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androidlover

thanks alot.this really helped

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January 2, 2013 at 2:07 pm

kamo

please help me,where is the firmwares” (C: Flashtool>>firmwares/?/?

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January 4, 2013 at 9:38 am

akhil

Did you installed flash tool? If you installed (without changing the default installation path),

you can access “C: Flashtool>>firmwares/”

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ananth

whether to unlock bootloader before the rooting

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akhil

Yes, that’s right..

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cool_cut

Works like a charm. Thank you and keep up the good work!!!

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rayn

where I download the flasher???

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akhil

Here is the link(already mentioned in the article)

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dany

Hi.I’ve got this error: ERROR – C:FlashtooldevicesST18loader_unlocked.sin (The system cannot find

the file specified).

Any help ?

Thanx



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akhil

Looks like flash-tool software error. Are you using the latest version of flash tool?

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January 16, 2013 at 11:33 pm

vicky

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

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akhil

Did you turned on the usb debugging?

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January 16, 2013 at 11:54 pm

vicky

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

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March 1, 2013 at 2:45 pm

Evan

what is pcc?

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February 11, 2013 at 6:19 pm

djokomen

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?

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kabiraj

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.

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February 28, 2013 at 10:10 am

akhil

You can proceed with the steps i have already mentioned in my article. Its safe and TESTED

ON MY DEVICE.

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March 24, 2013 at 12:38 am

Togrul

Thank you broooo !!! I love you (no homo) xD It worked for me !!!!!! I have now rooted

deviceeeee

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March 24, 2013 at 6:28 am

akhil

Thanks Togrul..

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April 3, 2013 at 3:15 am

Erlin Novitha

hi, doesn't it lost your guarantee?

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April 3, 2013 at 8:44 pm

akhil

Root access/Rooting will lose our warranty!

To regain warranty, we have to update/repair our xperia via pc companion…

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April 13, 2013 at 9:52 am

akhil

yes..rooting will lose your guarantee…

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May 16, 2013 at 7:39 am

Jasper

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.

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May 21, 2013 at 9:09 pm

akhil

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..

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June 14, 2013 at 1:43 am

Chonay

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 22:07:05 – 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 22:07:15 – INFO – Device disconnected

Please help me with the solution.

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June 18, 2013 at 9:29 am

akhil

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.

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July 3, 2013 at 4:15 pm

eniga

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?

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July 8, 2013 at 8:44 pm

phang sing fong

bro , where is the flash tool and firmwares ? i cant find it …

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July 9, 2013 at 10:43 am

akhil

Check on the “Requirements:”

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July 27, 2013 at 2:59 pm

Elaol

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!!!

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July 30, 2013 at 6:31 pm

akhil

I have tested this rooting method and now I’m using this. You don’t worry about anything. It

will never hurt your phone..

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July 30, 2013 at 1:50 pm

Turabek

Thanks a lot!!!

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July 30, 2013 at 6:27 pm

akhil

Really happy to hear that…

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August 9, 2013 at 8:35 pm

Ryan

lock or unlock Bootloader

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August 14, 2013 at 8:22 am

sam

it’s asking a password for extract flashtools, what is the password dude?

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August 15, 2013 at 12:29 pm

akhil

No. Its not! Did you downloaded from my link?

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September 21, 2013 at 2:22 am

Valts

Thanks mate. It worked for me.

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October 22, 2013 at 12:18 pm

rizaliev

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

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October 26, 2013 at 2:16 pm

swad

where is there flash tool link??????

nor it is in the articles neither on requirements

link plzzz

Reply


Akhil K A

Thank you for notifying me: You Can Download The Latest Version Of Flash Tool From

Here: https://github.com/Androxyde/Flashtool

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raj

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 14:07:30 – 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 14:07:31 – INFO – Processing loader.sin



26/007/2013 14:07:33 – INFO – Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f – Version : R4A066 / Boot version :

R9B031 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE









phone settings


26/008/2013 14:08:59 – INFO – Log written to C:\Flashtool\flashtool_2013-10-26_02-07-07.log


26/012/2013 14:12:53 – INFO – Selected ST18i / 4.0.4 / T







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






R9B031 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE









phone settings



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Akhil K A

I think, Flashing was succeeded. Isn’t it?

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raj

No. Flashing is not done. I checked with the Root checker app

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October 27, 2013 at 11:35 am

Akhil K A

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.

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raj

My C>>flashtool>>drivers folder has got only one file

“Flashtool-drivers.exe”




Akhil K A

oops. Sorry!

Yes, install that file. In new version, they renamed the file

name from adb.exe to.Flashtool-drivers.exe


raj

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….

October 27, 2013 at 1:00 am

Adanali

adb server is out of dat. killing…

* daemon started succesfully *

Why it doesnt work, I try everything above here, turned on usb debugging

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October 27, 2013 at 11:27 am

Akhil K A

Hi Adanali.

Welcome to Androidizer.com

Here is the solution for your issue:

Install adb.exe in the “drivers” folder! Go to C>>flashtool>>drivers

Waiting for your response.

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November 17, 2013 at 7:56 pm

Radek

great thanks from CZ , my ray is rooted

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December 1, 2013 at 10:39 am

Tyar

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.

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December 14, 2013 at 2:13 pm

Akhil K A

Hi.

You must install Java Runtime Environment on your computer to install the flash tool.

Thanks!

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David

All day i search how to get function Root… This manual is GREAT and Function TY from CZ



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Akhil K A

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.

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lai

hi akhil,

first time rooting here.

haven’t started yet, tho.

like how big is the Flashtool file? 1GB+?

thanks,

lai

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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!

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Akhil K A

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!

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Akhil K A

Hi Lai.

Welcome to Androidizer!

The file size of rooting tool is 112MB (Ver.0.9.11.0)

Thanks!

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Lai

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

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Akhil K A

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.

Reply


lai

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!


Akhil K A

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.


David

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

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David

i download link2sd and it repair it its ok now

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NARESH

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??

Reply


Akhil K A

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:

http://www.androidizer.com/how-to-install-jelly-bean-4-1-2-on-sony-xperia-ray/

Thanks!

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NARESH

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

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Akhil K A

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!

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NARESH

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

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Akhil K A

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:\Flashtool\drivers”.

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:\Flashtool\firmwares”.

Thanks!

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NARESH

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.

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Akhil K A

Hi.

You are correct. I hope you rooted your phone!

Thanks!

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NARESH

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

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Akhil K A

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!

Reply



Reply


VICKY

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 )

Reply


Akhil K A

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.

Reply


Veera

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

Reply

January 20, 2014 at 10:05 pm

Akhil K A

Hi Veera.

Did you flashed your device?

Reply


William

why i stuck in enabling emulator hack

Reply

January 20, 2014 at 10:12 pm

Akhil K A

Hi William.

Can you provide me some details?

Thanks.

Reply


Lim Wei Chun

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 ‘files\su’ 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 ‘files\Superuser.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 . . .

Reply


Lim Wei Chun

Sorry, my mistake. Found the problem. Phone rooted. Thanks for an awesome tutorial!

Reply

January 20, 2014 at 10:04 pm

Akhil K A

Hi Lim.

I’m really happy to know that.

Reply


mcpants

It says the same thing to me only thing is root checker says that phone is

not rooted

Reply


Akhil K A

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.

January 20, 2014 at 12:39 am

Mira

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 – Current device : ST18i – CB511VEM6J – 1252-5882_R1I – 1248-

9545_4.1.B.0.587 – WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587






R9A029 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE








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.

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Mira



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

Reply

January 20, 2014 at 10:03 pm

Akhil K A

Hi Mira.

Thank you very much for your comment…

Reply


Ronnie

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

Reply


Akhil K A

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.

Reply

March 11, 2014 at 12:43 am

Daryl

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…

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March 11, 2014 at 8:54 pm

Akhil K A

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.

Reply

January 27, 2014 at 12:41 am

sagar

i have se ray version 4.1…..567 so have i start this process from step 4.

Reply


Evripidis

Yay rooted! Thanks for the info! Now I will proceed to install the SJB pack

Reply




Akhil K A

Hi Evripidis.

Thank you for following my tutorial…

Akhil.

Reply


Cipriottu

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 !

Reply


Akhil K A

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.

Reply


adam

when i try to flash it says the i need i driver and then i install but it doesnt work help pls!!!!!!!

Reply


Akhil K A

Hi Adam.

Install the needed drivers from the C:>flashtool>drivers>Flashtool-drivers. Then “restart

your PC” and try again.

Thanks.

Reply


adam

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

Reply


Akhil K A

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.

Reply


adam

No I am using window xp



March 5, 2014 at 6:48 pm

Akhil K A

Hi Adam.

I think, xp is having some issues with java. Can try this on

windows 7?

Thanks.


adam

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

March 5, 2014 at 7:02 pm

Akhil K A

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.


MarcO

I do not have 4.1.B.0.587 can i still root

Reply


Akhil K A

Hi Marco.

Then, please provide the kernel version you are using.

Thanks.

Reply


adam

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

Reply


Dinesh

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.

Reply


Akhil K A

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.

Reply


Priyesh

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

Reply


Akhil K A

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.

Reply


Mithun













23/058/2014 21:58:58 – ERROR –

23/058/2014 21:58:58 – ERROR – Error flashing. Aborted



please help. phone not working :'(

Reply


Akhil K A

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.

Reply


Mithun

now its ‘wait for fastboot mode’

now what?

Reply


Mithun

usb debbugin is on. now i can’t on my phone. please help me. thanku

Reply


Mithun

ok.phone is succesfully rooted. thank you Akhil.


Akhil K A

Great news. I’m very happy to hear your comment.

Thank you so much for reading my tutorial. Keep be in touch

with Androidizer.

Thanks.


YC

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

Reply


Akhil K A

Hi.

Thank you so much for your comment. I’m really happy to hear that. Your comments are

my inspiration.

Reply

March 12, 2014 at 7:11 am

songs

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.

Reply

March 12, 2014 at 8:49 am

Akhil K A

Hi Unknown (what is your name?).

Thank you very much for spending your valuable time to comment on Androidizer. I won’t

accept the comments without having a real name. I hope, next time you will use your real

name to comment.

Thanks.



Reply

March 18, 2014 at 7:16 am

khan

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

Reply

March 18, 2014 at 10:00 pm

Akhil K A

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

Reply

March 26, 2014 at 1:29 pm

Joy

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

Reply

March 26, 2014 at 4:26 pm

Akhil K A

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.

Reply

March 27, 2014 at 2:23 pm

rangan

No. Flashing is not done. I checked with the Root checker app

Reply

March 27, 2014 at 9:58 pm

Akhil K A

Still looks like not rooted. You missed some steps. Did you tried One Click Root For Xperia

Ray?

Reply



April 10, 2014 at 4:46 am

Diaa

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

Reply

April 14, 2014 at 12:03 pm

Akhil K A

Hi Diaa.

This is for advanced users. I won’t recommend you for partitioning.

Thanks.

Reply

April 12, 2014 at 9:07 am

Udana hettiarachchi

thank’s lot …it’s works for me Akhil K A…..it’s work great

Reply

April 14, 2014 at 11:45 am

Akhil K A

Hi Udana

Thanks for the positive feedback.

Thanks.

Reply

April 16, 2014 at 2:47 am

Jenben

Hey Akhil,

i can´t select “kernel.sin” in flashtool. Does it matter?

Reply

April 19, 2014 at 4:39 pm

Akhil K A

Hi.

While selecting choose “All files”.

Thanks

Reply

April 20, 2014 at 2:25 pm

urmat

thank you my friend

I tried 4 times then I read carefully tried 5th success )))

Reply

April 24, 2014 at 5:25 pm

Akhil K A

Hi Urmat.

Glad to know you have rooted your device.

Thanks.

Reply

April 20, 2014 at 5:59 pm

saleem khan

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.

Reply

May 5, 2014 at 11:49 pm

Akhil K A

Hi Saleem.

Thanks for the comment and info. Stay update with us by subscribing our newsletter.

Reply

April 29, 2014 at 10:41 pm

prem

its not working i gave up

Reply

May 5, 2014 at 11:41 pm

Akhil K A

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

Reply

April 30, 2014 at 1:10 pm

Grasphy

Hi Boss….

When I connect my xperia ray in my pc, it shows..,,,




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.


Can you help me to fix this problem……

Thanks….

Reply

May 5, 2014 at 11:36 pm

Akhil K A

Hi Graspy.

Sorry for the delay. I have given the solution for this problem in your new comment.

Thanks.

Reply

May 1, 2014 at 1:18 pm

Htet Aung

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

Reply

May 6, 2014 at 12:21 am

Akhil K A

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.

Reply

May 2, 2014 at 9:48 pm

ahmad mohi



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








i dont know what to do ?!

Reply

May 5, 2014 at 11:24 pm

Akhil K A

Hi.

The kernel is corrupted. Re-download the kernel and try again.

Thanks.

Reply

May 3, 2014 at 2:10 pm

Grasphy

I am Waiting…………

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