i am pretty good with computers but i am a noob when it comes smartphones, the play is my first smartphone and it didnt take long for me to get bored so i started trying emulators out. Ive now got psx4droid, gameboid & other emulators on here running nice & smooth, But all i keep reading now is about rooting etc and started to feel like im missing out!
what do you really gain from rooting?
and how easy is it to brick a phone while rooting?
i have been reading this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098736
is this correct for my play (from uk)
any help/advise would be greatly appreciated!
if you dont have a reason to root, really there is no need, root gives you r/w access to the /system/ and /data/ folders, it will let you theme you android, backup you apps and clean cache's that you normally couldnt, another good reason to root is for apps like "adfree android" this will remove ads from apps and website, making some free apps just as good as there payed brothers you can also use root to keep things like busybox updated
You can imagine rooting as using a computer with full administrator rights. It will allow apps to have access to system files we normally cannot access. This allows you to freeze or remove bloatware. Use overclocking software and backup software just to name a few.
It is pretty hard to brick a phone by rooting. Its if you unlock your bootloader and start playing with custom kernels and roms that you start playing a little more dangerous.
Hope this helps a little.
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yea i heard that you can customise themes etc that would be cool, and yea i would be doin it for the adfree and isit set cpu app & titanium back up to make some more space
but i was under the impression you have to unlock bootloader to root?
thanks for the help guys!
xperiaplay said:
yea i heard that you can customise themes etc that would be cool, and yea i would be doin it for the adfree and isit set cpu app & titanium back up to make some more space
but i was under the impression you have to unlock bootloader to root?
thanks for the help guys!
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if your using 2.3.2 you can root using gingerbreak or gingersnap, but if you have 2.3.3, that cannot be rooted by normal means. and you have to unlock your bootloader and flash a rooted system image, if you unlock you bootloader, you will forfit any official support from sony
yea im on 2.3.3 i tryed gingerbreak 1.1 & 1.20 but they didnt work
by sony support do you mean updates yea?
If you delete something that isnt supposed to be(from sony preloaded s/w)...you mite end up bricking the play....if you delete useless stuff only you wont brick infact would gain speed and space on play...
I deleted the Timescape, Twitter stuff, sony wallpapers, android wallpapers and brucelee game and etc(dont remember now)
The fone worked fast and gave space....you could also move softwares from fone to sd card thru root too(one's which dont give option on unrooted device)
but always make a backup of everything, id say use titanium from market, its free, it would need super user and some other stuff...
starbearer said:
If you delete something that isnt supposed to be(from sony preloaded s/w)...you mite end up bricking the play....if you delete useless stuff only you wont brick infact would gain speed and space on play...
I deleted the Timescape, Twitter stuff, sony wallpapers, android wallpapers and brucelee game and etc(dont remember now)
The fone worked fast and gave space....you could also move softwares from fone to sd card thru root too(one's which dont give option on unrooted device)
but always make a backup of everything, id say use titanium from market, its free, it would need super user and some other stuff...
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how did you go about rooting yours? did you do it this way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14192328
AndroHero said:
if your using 2.3.2 you can root using gingerbreak or gingersnap, but if you have 2.3.3, that cannot be rooted by normal means. and you have to unlock your bootloader and flash a rooted system image, if you unlock you bootloader, you will forfit any official support from sony
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You do lose the ability to update, however, I emailed sony when I encountered this problem, and they did advise me on how to get around it (at my own risk mind you), and now I have the latest firmware
EeJay
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im guessing there no way i can go back to 2.3.2
xperiaplay said:
im guessing there no way i can go back to 2.3.2
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Look in the android development section, someone posted a working method to root 2.3.3 without an unlocked bootloader
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ahh has anyone tryed this method yet??
xperiaplay said:
ahh has anyone tryed this method yet??
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Lots of people have done it, and confirmed it working in the arc section.
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yea sorry i mean on a play
I dont think xplay 3.0.A.2.181 fw was ever posted so unless someone can post it, it wont work. Maybe 3.0.A.2.181 was posted but i cannot remember seeing it
oh mine uk x play build no: 3.0.1.A.0.145 so i dono
Can a rooted Xperia Play work on Sprint?
Rodimus80 said:
Can a rooted Xperia Play work on Sprint?
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If the phone is SIM locked the bootloader is locked, so if you wanted to root it by unlocked the bootloader you would have no luck, If you're still on 2.3.2 the gingerbreak apk root method will work for you.
Rooting the phone won't have any affect on the carrier. Well I don't think so anyway.
Back on topic, I rooted my previous android phone as soon as I got it (a ZTE blade) it was a great phone fully featured and good value. With the root came custom roms, adfree apps, screenshot tools, remote access etc. Rooting the phone is great if you have an inner nerd and you want to tinker with the phone.
I'm rooting my xperia play soon.
my play is not sim locked so does this mean it already has a unlocked bootloader??
xperiaplay said:
my play is not sim locked so does this mean it already has a unlocked bootloader??
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No. Unless you unlock it yourself it will still be locked. Sim free just means your phone will take any sim card. Its not locked to 1 network (sim locked)
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Hi all ,
i remember there was way to root devices with locked bootloader in Nexus S through (fastboot the recovery).
so is this way applicable here in X play 2.3.3 ??
thanks
Simple answer is no. It seems that most rooting methods available do not work atm. Gingerbreak only worked due to a hole being left in the stock fw. 2.3.3 fixed this hole so now we are back where we started. If you want root atm the only way to attain it would be to unlock your bootloader and flash the rooted .img
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Simple answer is no. It seems that most rooting methods available do not work atm. Gingerbreak only worked due to a hole being left in the stock fw. 2.3.3 fixed this hole so now we are back where we started. If you want root atm the only way to attain it would be to unlock your bootloader and flash the rooted .img
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thank you
so i prefer to wait for new method or Gingerbreak update
ye im in the same boat as u mate
i wish i never upgraded to 2.3.3 now
oh well
crispyduckling said:
ye im in the same boat as u mate
i wish i never upgraded to 2.3.3 now
oh well
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it is only root matter ... but in general the device performance and battery usage been improved in 2.3.3 as i noticed
any how ... i need the root only to access US market and uninstall some preinstalled apps.
so lets wait for the new root
ODD BOY said:
it is only root matter ... but in general the device performance and battery usage been improved in 2.3.3 as i noticed
any how ... i need the root only to access US market and uninstall some preinstalled apps.
so lets wait for the new root
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same here, seem like the 2.3.3 did improve batt alot, maybe is me, but did you notice the phone auto switch to edge data when the batt running low? well, it could be me only...
I cant wait for the root so i can removed the bloatware... is jamming my menu, so i use launcher pro to hide it all.. ah....
kakit78 said:
same here, seem like the 2.3.3 did improve batt alot, maybe is me, but did you notice the phone auto switch to edge data when the batt running low? well, it could be me only...
I cant wait for the root so i can removed the bloatware... is jamming my menu, so i use launcher pro to hide it all.. ah....
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i didn't notice the 3G connection if auto change to E ... i prefer Go Launcher it is good one with amazing features and it is FREEEE
It is now possible to get root with 2.3.3 on the Xperia Play with a locked bootloader, via flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
axiomjunglist said:
It is now possible to get root with 2.3.3 on the Xperia Play with a locked bootloader, via flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
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Unless you've got a R800x model then you're stuck on non root and 2.3.2 until the provider ships out an update and then there's still no rooting the phone. Afaik it's verizon that has that model.
Regards Dousan...
So since as if we have already been abandoned by the Gingerbreak Project, what can you guys recommend to root my R800i without removing the ability to update the phone to higher Android in the coming months?
So you see I am really new to Android and I have little knowledge on unlocking bootloaders and the like that's why I stuck to Gingerbreak last month. Now that I have updated to 2.3.3, yeah everybody knows Gingerbreak no longer works.
I cannot consider reverting back to 2.3.2 since the 2.3.3 update really improved the battery performance and I'd still choose that over the ability to root on the 2.3.2. But then, bottom line is we really love our phones rooted.
So to cut the crap, anyone please recommend the best method to root the R800i (I would be open for tutorials) whilst preserving our ability to update to better versions in the future?
Ive not rooted or unlocked the boot loader yet myself as this is my first android device im taking it slowly but according to threads in the development section you can root and upgrade as long as you do nothing to the device before upgrading, root the phone then upgrade to 2.3.3
This means flashing backwards first obviously.
As far as upgrading in the future you will be better off flashing a custom rom if development goes well. Custom roms will take this device further than official updates will.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
narflynn619 said:
So since as if we have already been abandoned by the Gingerbreak Project, what can you guys recommend to root my R800i without removing the ability to update the phone to higher Android in the coming months?
So you see I am really new to Android and I have little knowledge on unlocking bootloaders and the like that's why I stuck to Gingerbreak last month. Now that I have updated to 2.3.3, yeah everybody knows Gingerbreak no longer works.
I cannot consider reverting back to 2.3.2 since the 2.3.3 update really improved the battery performance and I'd still choose that over the ability to root on the 2.3.2. But then, bottom line is we really love our phones rooted.
So to cut the crap, anyone please recommend the best method to root the R800i (I would be open for tutorials) whilst preserving our ability to update to better versions in the future?
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See here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090. Follow the steps and you shall have root on 2.3.3 . I have also opted to "freeze" the bloat this time instead of just uninstalling it, in hopes that when 2.3.4 arrives i can do the ota update again and still keep root.
Also @ -josh- rooting will not damage your phone so its safe to root. I am also a first time android user myself but following the steps in the thread above worked fine no problems. And even if it didnt you can use SEUS to fix a phone with a locked bootloader
I rooted my phone when i was using 2.3.2 and found a good improvement.
Then i updated to an unrooted 2.3.3.
Ive left it unrooted for now. 2.3.3 performance is better than a rooted 2.3.2 i find.
It would be nice to root and remove the bloatwarw and overclock to 1.5 ghz, which can now be done. But for now i am happy.
Aside from a few Gameloft games not working, 2.3.3 is outstanding.
Not going to root until something major happens. Only reason i can see to root is to clock to 1.5 ghz to get n64oid working better.
Other than that, no point imo.
i have already tried the 2.3.2 root then flash to 2.3.3 method to no avail.. i don't know what im doing wrong but i think it's because my handset's a HK one, had it bought by someone in HK then i am using it here in the philippines. i'm not considering flashing custom roms either since i can't trust others' hands playing around roms, hehehe.. sigh!
You can are not supposed to flash to 2.3.3.. You are supposed to flash your phone to 2.3.2 uk generic version. After root your phone and through your phone you go to settings /about/update software and upgrade it there without hooking it to the computer. Make sure that your bootloader is LOCKED, otherwise you brick your phone.
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All gameloft games work with 2.3.3. Delete all the data files in game/gameloft and redownload all the games. It will work
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yah yah yah yah i did all that before and still nothing..
Deoxlar said:
All gameloft games work with 2.3.3. Delete all the data files in game/gameloft and redownload all the games. It will work
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I uninstalled all my non-working gameloft games.
Anyway i can get them back without purchasing them again?
narflynn619 said:
i have already tried the 2.3.2 root then flash to 2.3.3 method to no avail.. i don't know what im doing wrong but i think it's because my handset's a HK one, had it bought by someone in HK then i am using it here in the philippines. i'm not considering flashing custom roms either since i can't trust others' hands playing around roms, hehehe.. sigh!
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Use this to get to 2.3.3 unrooted. Everything will be put back to stock.
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/sup...ds/subject/updateservice/1.915711?cc=gb&lc=en
Yes go to the website on the stock android browser, enter your phone number. All games purchased for your business device will be there for one year.
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narflynn619 said:
yah yah yah yah i did all that before and still nothing..
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You are clearly doing something wrong, the only phone that can't be rooted is the version version of the play.
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Deoxlar said:
Yes go to the website on the stock android browser, enter your phone number. All games purchased for your business device will be there for one year.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
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Thanks for this info.
Unfortunately it didnt work for me. I only have one game in the list which was Asphalt 6.
Ive bought about half of them so there should be plenty more in the list but they are not there.
Ive emailed customer service. Not really that bothered if i get them back or not but i wanted to play Sacred Odessy again. It stopped working when i updated to 2.3.3.
Nevermind.
Don't email them. Call them. Email takes more then a week for each reply. Calling us 10 minutes wait
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sheise. i've been on 2.3.3 unrooted for weeks now and i'm sick of the bloatware... flashing a 2.3.2 UK generic ROM via FlashTool gives back an error that's why i stuck to 2.3.3 unrooted..
EDIT:
oh well, the root-the-2.3.2-then-update-to-2.3.3-via-OTA method suddenly worked today.. sheise!
Does flashing the phone complete erase everything?
crimsonnight said:
Does flashing the phone complete erase everything?
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It's better if you choose to erase personal files.. It's an option that you check off before flash. That being said, nothing on your sd card gets touched.
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so everyone still uses FlashTool? it gives me back an error so i used WotanClient. Worked like a charm! I'm now on 2.3.3 UK Generic ROOTED! and works like anything else here in the philippines!
Deoxlar said:
It's better if you choose to erase personal files.. It's an option that you check off before flash. That being said, nothing on your sd card gets touched.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
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Thanks, so if I want there's an option to keep all my data/settings? Basically I could flash a rooted version of 2.3.3 onto my xperia play running 2.3.3? Cheers
I have a stock Rogers play and now that the OTA update is available was wondering what's the best way to get root and then update. I want to freeze delete most of the boat to speed it up a bit, while leaving the option to revert back to the rogers fw in the future.
Also I was wondering if anyone can recommend a sim unlocker, would be nice to use other providers when I'm not around home.
Sorry for the questions if they're pretty basic but this is my first smartphone and just starting to play around.
Hi there,
I have the same question about rooting.
but as far as unlocking ur sim code, I did it last week from a website. really easy. u pay $20 and they give u a code. the code is needed when another simcard other than rogers is inserted.
I used this website: mobileincanada.com
there is cheaper ones i.e. $16 but I am not sure if they actually work or no. I tried this one and it works and they have a good customer service so its best if u try them. cheers
Root 2.3.2 and then you update to 2.3.3 though phone. Simple as that, only after its 2.3.3,you remove the boats
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When you say 'boat' ....? are you refering to Bloatware?
Deoxlar said:
Root 2.3.2 and then you update to 2.3.3 though phone. Simple as that, only after its 2.3.3,you remove the boats
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Wait, if the phone comes with boats, can I use it in the bath tub without a problem? That is an AWESOME feature, idk why you would wanna remove it.
My Xplay came from rogers canada also, but Im using it here in philippines, I unlocked it using cellphoneunlocker.net to have the unlock codes.. And they only charge it 8$..
It is originally 2.3.2 then i rooted it, deleted some bloatware, then when the 2.3.3 update comes out I used this instruction to have a 2.3.3 rooted Xplay http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
But after update I fail to recover some apps, maybe because the backup app that i used is not titanium backup w/c is the advisabe one.. I didn't use that eventhough I have it is because i dunno how to used it to backup my files. Until now..
So i just install those app all over again..
@brochador And how is that the easy way?
@caissie, pls. read carefully then comprehend..
Here is a step by step guide for all the new Xperia Play-owners.
Follow these steps to get the most out of your phone
1) First you need to Root your phone to be able to do all the fun stuff. Working Root on 2.3.3 locked bootloaders! (Works on all Xperia Plays except R800X)
2) Once rooted, download Titanium Backup(free) to uninstall bloat. Or you can purchase Tianium Backup pro or Bloat Freezer for the ability to freeze apps.
Will not create space on internal memory, but will free up more ram. Faster bootup e.t.c - see this thread for more info on which apps is safe to delete.
The battery life on 2.3.3 is very good. Even better once you have rooted and froze the bloat
For Yongzh's emulators (Nesoid, SNesoid, N64oid e.c.t) click here
List of games that work with FPse (Playstation emulator)
For more information about the difference between Root & Unlocked bootloader: click her
Will be updated..
Thanks to:
Mozza2k11
First thing I did is rooted my phone with gingerbreak.
Another thing you should look fodward to is this new promotion to get 3 really great xperia play games free!
www .sonyericsson-play-promo. com
Without the spaces..
Then you need Snes9x EX. Its an awesome super mongrel emulator with special support for Xperia Play.
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nickzero said:
First thing I did is rooted my phone with gingerbreak.
Another thing you should look fodward to is this new promotion to get 3 really great xperia play games free!
www .sonyericsson-play-promo. com
Without the spaces..
Then you need Snes9x EX. Its an awesome super mongrel emulator with special support for Xperia Play.
Sent from my R800i using XDA Premium App
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Cool man! Keep it coming and i will update the first post so all the new owners can see this
_terror_ said:
Thought we (well.. me) could use a good step by step list for when you first start your phone. I thought the list would include steps on how to root and stuff like that. Maybe also things you should look out for.
For example:
1) Root your phone by go to this link: ***********
2) Download *** and delete the apps you don't need to free memory
3) Change *** to *** to extend the battery.
Yeah you get it?
I get my phone tomorrow, and I would love a newbie step by step so i could get my phone to preform as good as it can Thank you guys!
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1. Working Root on 2.3.3 locked bootloaders! (Works on all Xperia Plays except R800X)
2. Once rooted Download Titanium Backup(free) to uninstall bloat. Or you can purchase Titanium Backup pro or Bloat Freezer for the ability to freeze apps. Will not create space on internal memory but will free up more ram. Faster bootup e.t.c.
See Rooted (Locked Bootloader) Phone - App Removal (Safe List) for apps safe to uninstall or freeze. Also here for all the apks that come installed on the phone incase you uninstall something you should not have.
3. The battery life on 2.3.3 is very good. Even better once you have rooted and froze the bloat.
Also see here for yongzh's emulators since they are still for free over on slide me
Mozza2k11 said:
1. Working Root on 2.3.3 locked bootloaders! (Works on all Xperia Plays except R800X)
2. Once rooted Download Titanium Backup(free) to uninstall bloat. Or you can purchase Titanium Backup pro or Bloat Freezer for the ability to freeze apps. Will not create space on internal memory but will free up more ram. Faster bootup e.t.c.
See Rooted (Locked Bootloader) Phone - App Removal (Safe List) for apps safe to uninstall or freeze. Also here for all the apks that come installed on the phone incase you uninstall something you should not have.
3. The battery life on 2.3.3 is very good. Even better once you have rooted and froze the bloat.
Also see here for yongzh's emulators since they are still for free over on slide me
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cool dude! Updated the first post
Thanks for this thread.
One question, what about mexican Xperia plays? we have R800a also... so will the sony promo work for us too?
if not, can any other member post the apps? I mean it's not piracy if it is free right?
Thanks
HEY SE WHERE'S THE LOVE FOR THE MEXICANS?
Can someone explain the terms?
What it is and whats the difference.
Bootloader
Root
Unlock
Which one do you need to delete unwanted stocked apps and such.
Modrsty aside, this is what you're looking for: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076720
hexen2006 said:
Thanks for this thread.
One question, what about mexican Xperia plays? we have R800a also... so will the sony promo work for us too?
if not, can any other member post the apps? I mean it's not piracy if it is free right?
Thanks
HEY SE WHERE'S THE LOVE FOR THE MEXICANS?
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3 free games promo is only for europe
Can someone tell me exactly (in details) how you root my play? I'm from sweden and have 2.3.3
I tried to follow one of the tutorials, but it was so confusing.
I JUST want to ROOT (so i can delete unwanted apps)
I DON'T need to "unlock" my phone to use another simcard and **** like that. Just ROOT!
please?
Have you bothered to read anything at all? On 2.3.3 you can't root just like that, either you revert to 2.3.2 and root that with Gingerbreak or you unlock the bootloaders and use any rooted system image.
yes i'm a noob and i've watched the video..
will hit the thanks button but a real thanks is in order too.
hi i'm new to xperia play and have been reading all i can find while i wait for my new little friend to be delivered.
i'm new to android and have been happy with my basic emulators on my nokia n8...till now..
i just won a white XP on gingerbead off ebay,got a 32gb on order
it's sim unlocked (i got a vodafone con i'm still enslaved too)
i have read your thread but still have a question or two..
what is the R800 code and how do i find out what it is?and whats it for
also i'm from the psp/ds/wii world of hacking but
what sort of set up should i use i.e.rooted.customROM
i really just want to play emulators (with my back ups) and if possible get all i can for free i heard of a free market snappz i think ?
any help would be great.
Hello people,
I'm relatively new to the Android wold (1 month) and I bought an Arc from my Carrier.
I'm kinda satisfied but I really dislike the way some applications can't be removed (I count something like 20 applications between the carrier and Sony Ericsson partners).
So, I'm considering rooting the phone, but there is a lot of informations I shall process before doing it and I am a little bit unsure about some facts, so I hope you would help me. Here's my questions:
Is it really a reasonable behavior to root the phone, just in order to remove a 20ish apps or would you think I'd have a better experience to just stick with it ?
I understood there was some problems with arcs under android 2.3.4, they seems to be solved, but I'm unsure which method I shall follow (I don't want to mess the bootloader nor the ROM, I just want root permissions). May you show me which way I shall go ?
On my linux computer, I won't login under root every time I would power it on. When the phone is rooted, does this means, I am always granted root access and I shall be aware of what I'm doing or can I choose to get root privileges only when I need them ?
If I root the phone without changing the bootloader, would I be able to update the phone along Sony Ericsson releases ? (OTA only ?)
Thanks by anticipation for your answers.
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New and simple way to root Arc / Arc S with locked bootloaders:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1320350
Yes, you'll still be able to update via SEUS as long as your bootloader remains locked. But you'll lose root once you update.
Is it really a reasonable behavior to root the phone, just in order to remove a 20ish apps or would you think I'd have a better experience to just stick with it ?
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If the crapware is using up space you need, then that's a pretty good reason to get rid IMO. If SE had left us with a bit more free space it might not be such an issue. Also, root lets you do lots of cool things with your phone that you cant do otherwise.
I understood there was some problems with arcs under android 2.3.4, they seems to be solved, but I'm unsure which method I shall follow (I don't want to mess the bootloader nor the ROM, I just want root permissions). May you show me which way I shall go ?
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If you have 2.3.4 then the best bet seems to be the zergRush method detailed here. Havent tried it yet myself, but planning to soon.
On my linux computer, I won't login under root every time I would power it on. When the phone is rooted, does this means, I am always granted root access and I shall be aware of what I'm doing or can I choose to get root privileges only when I need them ?
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Dont think of rooting as giving *you* superuser access, think of it more as allowing you to choose which *apps* have superuser access. Apps with superuser access can do things normal apps cant. Think of the apps as the users of the system - you're just interacting with normal or privileged apps.
When you root, a superuser access app gets installed. Then whenever a non-system app requests su permissions, the superuser app will ask you whether to allow or deny those permissions (you can allow the app permanently or have it ask every time).
If I root the phone without changing the bootloader, would I be able to update the phone along Sony Ericsson releases ? (OTA only ?)
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Yup you will still be able update via OTA or via SEUS. Updating via SEUS will remove root, but so far OTA updates have maintained root (no guarantee this will continue in the future though).
don't delete just freeze
i advice not to delete the apps that comes with the phone cuz you will not gain extra memory so if there any app that bother you just freeze it and it will be removed from the app drower and it will not work again but when you feel you want them back unfreeze it
Thank you Daveybaby, and thanks Hush066 too.
Now, I'm a bit more aware of what's the rooting process and I shall say you both fired quickly an answer to each topic. I think I'll try the rooting, after the weekend.
Thanks you again.
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HSNalfar3 said:
i advice not to delete the apps that comes with the phone cuz you will not gain extra memory so if there any app that bother you just freeze it and it will be removed from the app drower and it will not work again but when you feel you want them back unfreeze it
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What do you mean by "freezing" the apps ?
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All new members should read the stickys, it saves people having to rehash information. ;-)
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XperienceD said:
All new members should read the stickys, it saves people having to rehash information. ;-)
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I'm sorry, it's true I've posted a bit fast. Yet, I didn't found the sticky talking about freezing apps, but I found out I have to root the phone, even if I only wish to freeze the apps.
Now I know I'll have to root the device (the bloatwares are starting to annoy me a great deal) should I uninstall or freeze the carrier apps.
Thanks again for every answers.
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What do you mean by "freezing" the apps ?
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Apps such as Titanium Backup allows you to either uninstall or freeze a system app. Freezing the app just disables it while uninstalling will completely remove it from the phone.