Help rooting my xperia pro 4.0.2.a.0.62

[#1]

Hi everyone,

after deciding to root my xperia pro I found out that I cannot do it with the 4.0.2.a.0.62 firmware. I have an unlocked bootloader so I was wondering if the there is an easy way to gain root access?

If not, I have read that I need to downgrade to 4.0.2.a.0.42 and root with the zerg rush, and then I have to update back to 4.0.2.a.0.62 by using the update center, NOT companion.

Here is my problem, I can't find firmware 4.0.2.a.0.42 all the links I found seem to be broken! someone can provide a link with the official ericsson firmware (I don't want to try custom things since the camera doesn't work very well on those.)

Thank you very much!

[Uliwooly · Accepted solution]

you can't root .62 unless you unlock the bootloader (not recommended)

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/thread/29687

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unrelated topic, if you have some time please check this thread

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/44888

[#3]

Hi uliwooly,

thank you for your answer. I found the firmware so I will try to root soon.

I knew I cannot do it under .62 and I had to downgrade :smileyhappy:. Second, I have an unlocked bootloader is it hard to root in this case? I tried to find some instructions to do it but it seemed way too complicated.

Thank you very much,

best wishes!

[Uliwooly]

just out of curiousity, why did you unlocked your bootloader? If I were you I would re-lock the bootloader

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[#5]

I didn't, it was unlocked when I bought it.

Best wishes

[Uliwooly]

was it used? anyway let me know if you need any more help

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[#7]

Hi,

Not at all. I bought it brand new from the my provider. When I go to the service menu it says

unlocked bootloader: YES.

I read that some providers sell the phones with an unlocked bootloader so I thought this wasn't a major issue. I guess it is not that common.

Best wishes, and thanks once again!

[Uliwooly]

that doesn't mean that it's unlocked, it is unlockable

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[#9]

Ahhhhhh,

that makes more sense, sorry for being such a noob. :smileygrin:. Anyway, thank you very much!

[#10]

I think I succeeded in rooting my phone, now I need to update back to .62 and learn how to uninstall stock apps that I don't want. Any tips in how to do that?

Thank you!