Rooting is possible or Not??

[#1]

I wish to root my SE Live With Walkman. As I am novice, so I dont risk to unlock bootloader or flashing a new custom ROM. I root my phone as I  want to get rid of Bloatwares. Please tell me whether it is possible to ROOT my SE LWW?

[#2]

Thanks dude! But you told there build number 4.0.2.A.0.62 is impossible to root. Then what to do?

[Nabeel]

see the answer below, there the firmware is 0.42 that you need to flash

[#4]

Ok. I am waiting.

[uliwooly-wooly · Accepted solution]

it's already on the steps I gave you already (watch the videos)

here they are again

1st flash .42

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/151266#151266

2nd root with Super One Click

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

3rd connect your phone to a wifi and then go to settings -> about phone -> software update

4th once you root your phone install titanium backup to delete the bloatware

here is a list of apps

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089470

it's quite helpful, that way you won't delete an app that it's needed

if you root on .42 and then update your phone OTA it will remain rooted

[#6]

:smileyhappy:K. I got it. You say that after rooting it I have to use OTA update. Why it is required? Is it the way to upgrade build number from .42 to .62?
And I have 1 more question. Is there any backup process so that I backup my entire phone (at least system files) before starting downgrading it to .42. I am really worried if something mishap happens in this process it really makes me cry:smileycry:. I bought it by using my tiffin money and it takes almost one annd half year to build the sum.

[Nabeel]

it really makes me cry. I bought it by using my tiffin money and it takes almost one annd half year to build the sum.

don't worry, you can use PC COMPANION anytime to repair your phone

[uliwooly-wooly]

you don't really have to update to .62 but if you must then yeah do it OTA

in that link above you can see how to backup your phone if not check this other thread

Alternatives on How to backup Xperias

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/36355

if something goes wrong you can just start the process once again and it will fix your phone

[#9]

A Mysterious:smileyshocked: thing is there. I follow your given link for downloading firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24281760

In that forum Two link is given for SE LWW firmware version  4.0.2.A.0.42.

• http://hotfile.com/dl/132985913/5572...UA.ftf.7z.html
• http://www.mediafire.com/?5ahb85ir7ni0i06

The HOTFILE LINK shares 145.1 MB file whereas MEDIAFIRE shares 160.131 MB filesize. Why those are different:smileyconfused:?? And Which One I have to choose?:smileyconfused:?

[uliwooly-wooly]

go with mediafire

[#11]

From this thread I got 3 links for SE LWW firmware version 4.0.2.A.0.42.
1. http://hotfile.com/dl/132985913/5572...UA.ftf.7z.html

2. http://www.mediafire.com/?5ahb85ir7ni0i06

3. http://www.multiupload.nl/JOKISDF44M

My Confusion is 3 links contain different file sizes for the same firmware version.

Hotfire:       145.1 MB

Mediafire:   160.131 MB

Muliupload:  263.33 MB

WHY  they are so different in size? Please tell me.