I've been trying to root my xperia ray device by following the instruction given in this post. It doesn't seem to work properly for me. Whenever I try to flash with 4.1.A.0.562 kernel it says that my device USB debugging is off even when I've ticked it. Also I've put it onto MSC mode. When I try to put it on flash mode both kernel.sin & loader.sin is grayed out. Below is the log what I get. 02/016/2014 02:16:42 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized 02/016/2014 02:16:42 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.13.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00 02/016/2014 02:16:48 - INFO - Device disconnected 02/016/2014 02:16:50 - INFO - Selected ST18 / 4.1.A.0.562 / Kernel 02/016/2014 02:16:50 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing 02/016/2014 02:16:50 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode. 02/017/2014 02:17:28 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off 02/017/2014 02:17:28 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode 02/017/2014 02:17:44 - INFO - Device disconnected 02/017/2014 02:17:47 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on 02/017/2014 02:17:47 - INFO - Connected device : SonyEricson Xperia Ray 02/017/2014 02:17:48 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : BusyBox v1.18.5 (2011-07-18 07:43:28 PDT) multi-call binary. 02/017/2014 02:17:48 - INFO - Android version : 4.0.4 / kernel version : 2.6.32.9-perf / Build number : 4.1.B.0.587 02/018/2014 02:18:14 - INFO - Device disconnected 02/018/2014 02:18:31 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode 02/018/2014 02:18:31 - INFO - Opening device for R/W 02/018/2014 02:18:31 - INFO - Reading device information 02/018/2014 02:18:32 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations. 02/018/2014 02:18:32 - INFO - Current device : ST18i - CB511VGBZ7 - 1252-6163_R1I - 1248-9545_4.1.A.0.562 - WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.587 02/018/2014 02:18:32 - INFO - Start Flashing 02/018/2014 02:18:32 - INFO - Processing loader.sin 02/018/2014 02:18:32 - INFO - Checking header 02/018/2014 02:18:32 - INFO - Flashing data 02/018/2014 02:18:37 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Boot version : R9A029 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE 02/018/2014 02:18:37 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check 02/018/2014 02:18:37 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin 02/018/2014 02:18:37 - INFO - Checking header 02/018/2014 02:18:37 - INFO - Flashing data 02/018/2014 02:18:39 - INFO - Ending flash session 02/018/2014 02:18:39 - INFO - Flashing finished. 02/018/2014 02:18:39 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone 02/018/2014 02:18:39 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings 02/018/2014 02:18:39 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode 02/018/2014 02:18:55 - INFO - Device disconnected And I've attached a sample screen of what I get. Please advise me what to do.. I'm totally lost... even the log says flashing finished, my current kernel build is in 4.1.A.0.587 but not 4.1.A.0.562. Model number: ST18! , Android Version: 4.0.4 , Build number: 4.1.B.0.587

I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the device already like this: [How to unlock and root a Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18i with 4.1.B.1.13](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/55944/22975) But How can I install a custom Rom now on the device? I guess I have to enter the recovery menu for it? I tried this, but it doesen't work: > press the volume down key a few times when your phone boots up. The sony logo brightens at one point, press during that time

I am working on an Xperia Ray ST18i otherwise known as urushi, unlocked, rooted, last running stock 4.0.4. I was unable to install CWM with ROM manager app, which said it was incompatible with ST18i. I tried to install TWRP, same response. I tried to install CWM with x-Parts app, it said that it installed, but there was nothing there. Finally I found a tip to use the installer of older version of CWM, 5.027. I installed it, and it worked. The installer app recognized the device as an ST18i. I tested that I could reboot into recovery and operate it. Made nandroid backup. Now attempting to install carbon rom 4.4.x. Copied zip to sd card. I extracted the boot.img, installed with fastboot, which responded with Flash operation complete. Rebooted into recovery. Wipe data. Wipe cache. Wipe dalvik. Install zip. Select zip file. CWM starts installing. Finding update package... Opening update package... Installing update... However, aborts with error message: This package is for "ST18i,ST18a,urushi" devices; this is a "". (Status 7) Installation Aborted. Now it appears that the package is correct, the device is an ST18i. But it appears that CWM thinks the device is a "". I tried the option "toggle script asserts" to disable, but it made no difference. (not sure if that is relevant) Elsewhere on the web for someone who had a problem because the name in the package did not did not match name on device, I read some advice about decompressing the zip and editing the updater-script, and re-zipping it and pushing it to the sd card to flash. However, what would I even put in there for the device type, "" ? Or is it possible to comment out that check altogether? Or is there a way to correctly specify to CWM what kind of device it is? Or is there another solution? (and as an aside, is there a better recovery for the Xperia Ray than CWM 5.027?) Thank you for your assistance.

When I try to install any of the roms of that page: http://get.cm/?device=urushi I always get this error: > Finding update package... Opening update package... Installing > update... assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "ST18i"|| > getprop("ro.build.product") == "ST18i"|| getprop("ro.product.device") > == "ST18a"|| getprop("ro.build.product") == "ST18a"|| getprop("ro.product.device") == "urushi" || > getprop("ro.build.product") == "urushi" E:Error in > /sdcard/cm-9.1.0-urushi.zip > (Status 7) Installation aborted. This sounds to me, that the prop doesen't get the right string "ST18i" which is strange, cause that's exactly my model. Do I have to downgrade or install something else first? I also tried to install the old image Xperia Ray (ST18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.zip again, but there is just sais "installation aborted". Are there different Rescue Menues? I read, someone tried reinstalled his rescue menu with Odin. I installed my Recovery Mod with the app **x-Parts** from Google Play that app installs the CWM.

I'd like to check the manufacturing date of an Xperia Ray. The easy way is by looking at the sticker under the battery, but I'm trying to convey this to a potential seller, and I would prefer something that doesn't involve taking apart the phone. I've read on Yahoo answers that *#9999# should do it, but it's normally a Nokia [service code](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supplementary_service_codes) so I doubt the accuracy. I've also found *#*#4636#*#* (info) and *#*#7378423#*#* (service), which may have what I need inside of a menu. Can anyone give me a more reliable answer?

Title says all, but again a bit background I would like to know whether the bootloader on my xperia ray is locked or unlocked one. I bought it from ebay & with seller warranty (or you can say no warranty). It was a great deal & I didn't need warranty too as I was going to root it. I haven't done anything to unlock my boot loader till now. Used x-parts (auto CWM installer) to test some roms. How do I know the phone I received, has bootloader locked or unlocked?

I have an Xperia Ray. It showed low internal memory. So, I freed up memory by removing the contents of /data/log/. Unfortunately, my contacts got deleted. To add to my misery, my laptop crashed. I lost the backup file for contacts. How do I recover these contacts?

I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray. When i first bought the phone, it came with a 4GB class 2 microSD without a brand name. I could play games without problems and it was pretty stable. Then I bought a cheap 32GB microSD without any class. I moved my files from the old card into a new one by copy-pasting them. When I play games (mostly big-sized games) the games will sometimes suddenly crash to homescreen without any "force close" option. Then I thought it was maybe because of the cheap microSD so I bought a new Transcend 32 GB class 10 microSDHC. It is fast enough for HD games, and I'm satisfied with it, but the same problem happens - games will sometimes crash to homescreen. Is this because of my storage space? Maybe I installed too much stuff on it? I have 80 MB free space. Maybe this is the cause? My phone condition: - Rooted - No other modifications applied.

I have Marshall minor headphones with microphone and control buttons for music. I am using these with my Sony Ericsson Ray but I am unable to use the microphone on the headphones. When I plug the headphones into my phone it comes up with accessory not supported. So I have to use an adaptor/converter but this only allows me to listen to my headphones, not use the controls on them? How can I fix this?

I have installed cm 10 on xperia ray, but unfortunately forgot to install Google apps. Can anyone explain how can i install Google apps now? Thanks

Model number: ST18! , Android Version: 4.0.4 , Build number: 4.1.B.0.431 I tried to root my device (following the steps lined out in [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/41548/16575)) , but it did not work. Flash Tool Log: 06/027/2013 11:27:14 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized 06/027/2013 11:27:14 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.1 built on 2013-01-09 19:49:47 06/027/2013 11:27:14 - INFO - You can drag and drop ftf files here to start flashing them 06/027/2013 11:27:19 - INFO - Device disconnected 06/027/2013 11:27:25 - INFO - Selected Xperia Ray_ST18i_4.1.A.0.562_kernel.ftf 06/027/2013 11:27:25 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing 06/027/2013 11:27:25 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode. 06/027/2013 11:27:33 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode 06/027/2013 11:27:33 - INFO - Opening device for R/W 06/027/2013 11:27:33 - INFO - Reading device information 06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations. 06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO - Current device : ST18i - CB511UNT57 - 1252-3629_R1I - 1248-9545_4.1.A.0.562 - WORLD-i_4.1.B.0.431 06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO - Start Flashing 06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO - Processing loader 06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO - Checking header 06/027/2013 11:27:34 - INFO - Flashing data 06/027/2013 11:27:37 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTED 06/027/2013 11:27:37 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin 06/027/2013 11:27:37 - INFO - Checking header 06/027/2013 11:27:37 - INFO - Flashing data 06/027/2013 11:27:39 - INFO - Ending flash session 06/027/2013 11:27:39 - INFO - Flashing finished. 06/027/2013 11:27:39 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone 06/027/2013 11:27:39 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings 06/027/2013 11:27:39 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT Log: --------------------------------------------------------------- Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0) created by DooMLoRD using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team) Credits go to all those involved in making this possible! --------------------------------------------------------------- [*] This script will: (1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (21 Nov) (2) install Busybox (1.18.4) (3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6) (4) some checks for free space, tmp directory (will remove Google Maps if required) [*] Before u begin: (1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device (2) enable "USB DEBUGGING" from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development) (3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" from (Menu\Settings\Applications) (4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes (5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC (6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device --------------------------------------------------------------- CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN Press any key to continue . . . --- STARTING ---- --- WAITING FOR DEVICE * daemon not running. starting it now * * daemon started successfully * --- creating temporary directory mkdir failed for tmp, File exists --- cleaning --- pushing zergRush 1325 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.016s) --- correcting permissions --- executing zergRush [**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root [**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved. [**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew. [-] Not a 2.2/2.3 Android ... --- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try: disconnect usb cable and reconnect it toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it) --- DEVICE FOUND --- pushing busybox 2698 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.389s) --- correcting permissions --- remounting /system mount: permission denied (are you root?) --- checking free space on /system 61 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.007s) df: /mnt/secure/asec: Permission denied --- Free space on /system : 60844 bytes --- no cleanup required --- copying busybox to /system/xbin/ /system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system --- correcting ownership Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory --- correcting permissions Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory --- installing busybox /system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/busybox: not found --- 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 --- rebooting ALL DONE!!! I'm very new to android. But I know something about MS-Dos. I tried to do DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT works manually, using adb shell. But the mount command - mount: Operation not permitted. Can anybody help me. How can I root may device? Thank you

> **Possible Duplicate:** > [My internal storage capacity is running low, what can I do?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/29416/my-internal-storage-capacity-is-running-low-what-can-i-do) I want to install many apps on my Android phone, but the internal storage is small. How do I expand my Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray internal storage?

I was following guide to unlock my bootloader while preserving DRM data. http://androidflip.com/unlock-xperia-phones-bootloader-without-losing-drm-data-track-id-working/ Everything went fine except the last one. Here is the log I did all the steps in guide and receiving error for my xperia ray :crying: Here is the log Welcome to S1 tool. That is small and crippled subset of SETOOL2 service tool. DETACH USB CABLE FROM PHONE REMOVE BATTERY FROM PHONE ATTACH TESTPOINT PRESS "READY", THEN ATTACH USB CABLE TO PHONE PROCESSING ... REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS "READY" qcReceivePacket: can't get packet start. Elapsed:24 secs. Couldn't find a suitable answer in google. Any help? Infos: Boot loader unlock allowed : Yes Build date 12W23 Can go to flash mode.