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What's the best way to root my device?

My device was recently updated to 2.2 froyo using the qdl tool... I now would like to root it, but have no idea on how to. Can someone please point me in the direction on which would be the best way to do this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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What are you planning next? Which baseband are you on now? The version that the qdltool installs is 305 and you should upgrade to 318 if you are staying stock. If you are staying stock get to the version you want then root with SuperOneClick. There are a lot of threads about that.
If you plan on using one of the Streakdroid roms than go to streakdroid.com and read the guides there. If you install one of these it's pre-rooted.

troybklyn said:
My device was recently updated to 2.2 froyo using the qdl tool... I now would like to root it, but have no idea on how to. Can someone please point me in the direction on which would be the best way to do this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I found z4root to be an easy rooting process for me.

First, thanks so much for the immediate response.
My baseband is 318. I tried oneclick and kept getting the error / failed message.
I do plan to stay stock for a while, but would like to try an unofficial rom sometime in the near future because I have two streaks.
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Thanks russiansolja... I'll look into it.
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troybklyn said:
First, thanks so much for the immediate response.
My baseband is 318. I tried oneclick and kept getting the error / failed message.
I do plan to stay stock for a while, but would like to try an unofficial rom sometime in the near future because I have two streaks.
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Search the web for z4root app 1.3.0

I've tried superoneclick (all versions)... and z4root, and none of them worked for me at all. )0: Guess I'm stuck with an unrooted device huh?
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I had to remove my sd card to get SOC to work with my phone. (baseband 318)

I've tried tht as well, and still no joy. I also have baseband 318.
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I was able to have success with superoneclick ver. 1.5.5
Make sure you run the application as admin and usb debugging is checked.
Before you connect to your computer turn off, take battery out, restart.
Start superoneclick as admin, THEN connect to pc.
Goodluck. That is how it worked for me.

Ok, so after I eject the battery and replace it again, do I turn the phone back on at this point, or does it to remain off thru out the process?
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troybklyn said:
Ok, so after I eject the battery and replace it again, do I turn the phone back on at this point, or does it to remain off thru out the process?
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Yes. Sorry. Restart the phone. Before you connect it back to the pc
Check usb debugging and start superoneclick as admin

Will do. Thanks a bunch!
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Thanks guys! I am now rooted!!! U guys rock!
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Another question, lol... Now where should I go from here? Performance fix, maybe? (o:
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troybklyn said:
Another question, lol... Now where should I go from here? Performance fix, maybe? (o:
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Hahah thats what I was asking myself after I rooted my phone lol

Very confused lol. I noticed after updated to the official 2.2 (baseband 318), the network icon at the top now display an "H" instead of 3G... Is this ok, or did I lose my 3G?
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troybklyn said:
Very confused lol. I noticed after updated to the official 2.2 (baseband 318), the network icon at the top now display an "H" instead of 3G... Is this ok, or did I lose my 3G?
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The Streaks locked to AT&T never showed when they were connected by HSPA. Unlocked Streaks and the ones running Steve's ROMs do. HSPA is a faster than standard 3G so when you see the H it's a good thing.

Nice! Thanks Marvin!
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Does anyone know how to enable emlist or terminal on the streak after it has been rooted? I rooted my streak on 1.6 before using QDl to update it to 2.2 and those apps were automatically enabled. Now that I have rooted it again wjile on 2.2 I don't see terminal or emlist (well emlist is visible but I can't mess around with it)

[Q] I think I'm in a bootloop with my XPERIA X8..

I Need HELP!!!
I think I am in a bootloop or may be i am possibly using the wrong term.
I tried installing on of the custom roms found here on XDA for Xperia X8 but i guess i did something wrong in btw now phone come on by itself, shows the "Sony Ericsson" text and waits for about 8sec and then blank off and restarts again. on and on like that its a loop i guess. can anyone please help me out.. All i needed was a 2.2.1 OS on my phone but now i have ended up having none. Please help

try US
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What ROM did you install? does you follow the requirements? Like that you must have baseband 15?

Try reflash with seus...
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Good people.. thanks for all time. Xda rocks.
I have my se back tho but still wanna have 2.2.1 on it. Any help pla?
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Found 1 based on miniCM and wanna try it out. I feel like i wanna be a part of xda but what can i do i wanna belong.. thanks guys.
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What do you mean? Off course you belong, just read and read here and im pretty sure you will learn so much. i noticed you were using x10i but you were in x8 forum?

walleykool said:
Found 1 based on miniCM and wanna try it out. I feel like i wanna be a part of xda but what can i do i wanna belong.. thanks guys.
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If you're using a X10i you better be in the X10 forum...Flashing a X8 rom will definitely render your phone unusable. Here this is the link to the forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=614

Thanks Boss.
I use both x10i and x8 I have successfully gotten my x10i off se hook but my x8 now, its rooted and yet can't run any tethering app on it. It says kernel not supported.
I downloaded the new build that was posted on x8 page asking to just restore using xRecovery but it says md5 error. This. Where I need help cus my x8 carried the internet connection and I wanna share it onto my other devices. Need help again.
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You can fix md5-mismatch-errors with a special code in ADB, just search for "md5 mismatch" on Google, on the first site there´ll appear a site from xda.
click it and do what´s mentioned there.
And what new build did you download?
The one with an "A" inside or that one with the "C" inside (it looks like:
2.1.1.A..... or something similar) because most ROMs require the A-build, which you can download and flash with flashtool.
But I don´t get what you mean with "it carried the internet connection".
Please explain it more exactly.

Ok can I ever get to tether wifi from xperia x8?
I have just installed FroyoBreadV016
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And all wifi tether softwares are not working, devices don't connect.
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Rooting x10

Hello guys my friend she wants me to root her phone and get clockwork on it and custom roms. What's the easiest way to root? Can someone guide me? Thanks in advance.
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Download the flashtool by androxyde and follow the steps to rooting it and possibly look into unlocking the bootloader also. It would make for a quicker loading the phone on turning on. For a solid Rom I would go with Wolfbreaks 6.0 because it's very good and stable.
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Rule no.1 never mod a friends phone! You might end up having to buy her a new one. And since you seem uncertain of where to even start =/ i would'nt recomend it.
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the_ahmadzais said:
Hello guys my friend she wants me to root her phone and get clockwork on it and custom roms. What's the easiest way to root? Can someone guide me? Thanks in advance.
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What about rooting her?
NVM
Download Pc companion and upgrade to 2.3 if u are not on 2.3...
But upgrading to 2.3 will wipe contacts,sms,apps,etc
so do backup
Then download the latest Flashtool and connect phone with usb debbuging on and unknown sources on
then press root button
u are done now she will have rooted 2.3 x10

What happened to my arc S?

Hello fellow xda forumers, i have a problem with my arc s. it starts like this, a few hours ago i unlocked my bootloader. Then after i unlocked it, i tried to flash a kernel to my arc using fastboot but i assumed it was failed since it took forever with *waiting for device* message . The problem is, after i did all those things, now i realised that my phone can't connect/install MTP driver when i plug in via usb and worst is, my home button is not functioning ! Could someone please help me fix this problem? i just got my arc S a few days ago, i'm so loss now

Reflash it with FlashTool to fix it.
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imkid5359 said:
Hello fellow xda forumers, i have a problem with my arc s. it starts like this, a few hours ago i unlocked my bootloader. Then after i unlocked it, i tried to flash a kernel to my arc using fastboot but i assumed it was failed since it took forever with *waiting for device* message .
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Have you checked USB debugging?
For drivers, try these.
And post in the correct section.

Flo95 said:
Reflash it with FlashTool to fix it.
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I just downloaded 'update-cm-7.1.0.2-XperiaArc-LT15i-signed' and i've got flashtool installed too but how do i flash it ?

You can flash the kernel inside the package using fastboot and the ROM using CWM.
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dp94 said:
You can flash the kernel inside the package using fastboot and the ROM using CWM.
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I didn't understand this.. how do i do it? By the way, i already on my usb debugging but when i open flash tool it still says i'm in usb debugging mode off..

imkid5359 said:
I didn't understand this.. how do i do it? By the way, i already on my usb debugging but when i open flash tool it still says i'm in usb debugging mode off..
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If you want to install CM7, which you have downloaded, you have to push kernel in your device by using the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img" inside fastboot folder.
Then boot into CWM and install *.zip file from sdcard.
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imkid5359 said:
I just downloaded 'update-cm-7.1.0.2-XperiaArc-LT15i-signed' and i've got flashtool installed too but how do i flash it ?
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Before flashing ROMs etc better get it working before and flash stock fw with FlashTool.
Also, there's a chance to kill the device when flashing custom stuff, so better do some research before starting without (much) knowledge.
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Flo95 said:
Before flashing ROMs etc better get it working before and flash stock fw with FlashTool.
Also, there's a chance to kill the device when flashing custom stuff, so better do some research before starting without (much) knowledge.
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That's a good point too.

Flo95 said:
Before flashing ROMs etc better get it working before and flash stock fw with FlashTool.
Also, there's a chance to kill the device when flashing custom stuff, so better do some research before starting without (much) knowledge.
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is there any link to stock fw 0.42 xperia arc S ? i will try.. However, my phone can't be connected to pc because it can't install MTP driver, so how do i flash? thanks !

Should sleep, but I can't
With Google I just found .62 on the hurry
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408142
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Flo95 said:
Should sleep, but I can't
With Google I just found .62 on the hurry
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408142
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yes i found 0.62 but i wanted 0.42 since it's easier to root.. been searching but couldn't find.. thanks for your help !
edit : i found this tutorial for flashing, it should works right ? http://www.wotanserver.com/en/page/tutorial-debranding-flash-sony-ericsson

i used wotan so reflash my phone aswell after i messed it up.
as long as u can connect in flashmode and have the drivers it should work.

Help with nexus 7 needed

Hi guys and girls I have recently put on a custom ROM is there anyway of restoring it bk to the software it originally came with so they can not tell its been rooted ect? I need to take it bk to the shop due to it over heating last nyt and messed up my sound. If there is a link iv missed for this I do apologize for reposting. Cheers
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There is a very good guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796
Remember: Google is your friend...

Thank u I will check the it out now kind regards
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Is there any way to do this without a laptop as mine has just blown up :'( I have cwm can it b done through this? Please help need to send this bk to shop before it blows up aswell
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Gonna need a laptop for this bud... Not only do you need the stock image but you also need to relock the bootloader...
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