[How-to] Root your Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play

1. Unlock Bootloader
Stick to lollylost100's Tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1034087

2. Download my package:
R800i WORLD .184:
http://www.multiupload.com/U9Z2YJ2FAJ

Open a Terminal (on windows Start->Run->cmd)

Now copy the downloaded package to the location of fastboot you used for unlocking.
Enter this command:

Windows:
fastboot flash system YOURDOWNLOADEDFILE.img

Linux:
fastboot -i 0x0fce flash system YOURDOWNLOADEDFILE.img

Mac:
fastboot-mac -i 0x0fce flash system YOURDOWNLOADEDFILE.img

Now wait until its done.

3. REBOOT & ENJOY

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