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Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

vinaysweetheart — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:27:16 GMT

Im now updated/rooted with ICS..

so what are the additional features and apps that can i enjoy on ICS..?

im also happy to know answers for some of my questions..

1) can we again switch back to ginger bread and how..?

2) is upgrading and rooting are same other than official/unofficial thing point..?

3) what is rom and were do i get roms..?

4) what are apps can i enjoy now i mean aft upgrading to ICS..?

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

vinaysweetheart — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:28:13 GMT

5) what are ftf files and their uses..?

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

Arnab — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:14:24 GMT

in short:

ICS features and stuff: arnabghosal1989's Blog | This WordPress.com site is the cat’s pajamas

Answers:

1. By flashing a GB ROM, or by taking to Sony Service Center

2. No. Rooting is getting root access to all files, even system files of the smartphone.

3. XDA Developer forums

4. Same apps as in GB

5. FTF files are Flash Tool Files, used to flash a ROM

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

vinaysweetheart — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:43:31 GMT

Arnab im very thankfull for ur answers..

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

vinaysweetheart — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:49:13 GMT

dude today i upgraded my phn wid ics with pc companinon now iam runnin on ics..i intsalled ROOT checker application it is saying my device is not rooted..if so how to root my device..? does any risk involved in rooting..? do i void warranty..? even now im confused wid rooting and official updating..

i already have ics den y do i need to root..?

i have only a part of knowledge abt android..now my mind is running wid many confusions...can u tell any websites that shows and explains everything abt android..?

Message was edited by: vinaysweetheart007

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

Uliwooly — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:51:26 GMT

root and manually update are not the same thing, if you don't know much about rooting you shouldn't do it

but if you must

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41609

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

vinaysweetheart — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:05:04 GMT

i want learn abt android can u suggest any sites that teaches me from basics..

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

Arnab — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:19:04 GMT

I learnt from this forum and androidcentral.com

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vinaysweetheart — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 13:18:36 GMT

Arnab plz answer the questions that i askd abt rooting (displayed pictures above)..

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

Arnab — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:01:53 GMT

you can only access some files in your smartphone, rooting gives you access to all files. but it is risky as you can delete system files.

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

vinaysweetheart — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:28:14 GMT

ya its ok arnab..i wil try please tell me the procedure...

if any mistake happens v can again upgrade na..?

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

dragpyre — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:39:33 GMT

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

Here's how to root, before anyone else links you to their own threads for vanity purposes, its much better just to post a link directly.

Use the latest version (15), it has fixes for devices with lag after rooting

If you need to flash ICS firmware manually, follow the instructions here:

ST25a: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916419
ST25i: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918920

These steps are advanced, will void your warranty (unless you live in the UK) and you are liable for any damages caused to your device.

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

vinaysweetheart — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:33:17 GMT

i live in INDIA..

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

dragpyre — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:02:17 GMT

vinaysweetheart007 wrote:

i live in INDIA..

Well your local laws will apply. I only mentioned the UK because consumer laws are better here than dome countries.

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

vinaysweetheart — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 07:26:39 GMT

Thanks for ur link...

im happy to know should i have any drivers like drivers for pc before i run this rooting process...

bro im waiting for ur reply..

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

Arnab — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:24:52 GMT

nah, u need ICS and B4nary's code only I think. But why do u want to root?

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Tomb_Raider — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:08:57 GMT

I rooted my Xperia U using b4nary's root, and I did it only for Avast antitheft app that comes with avast antivirus, which is free and absolutly the best phone tracker and antitheft I ever had, even better than Cerberus or other antitheft apps which arent even free!

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

Arnab — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:36:14 GMT

I use Where's my Droid for antitheft purpose.

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vinaysweetheart — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:41:00 GMT

Arnab many say aft v root our device v wil get many exiting apps and device shows best performance..

some in XDA developer said dat if v root on ics v wil not void warranty it seems...is it true..?

Re: Features and apps for ICS rooted/updated device..?

Arnab — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 16:52:10 GMT

rooting without unlocking bootloader is a bit safer. Just reflash the official ROm always before taking to warranty to have sony warranty I guess.