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[HOWTO] [REF] Flash official JPM Froyo 2.2 using KIES

UPDATE: Samsung seems to have pulled the update from their servers. I recommend using Odin to upgrade to JPM/JP6 instead of the method in this tutorial.
LOOK at what kies offers you before flashing if it's not JPM/JP6 then its not the froyo rom described in this thread.
Since some of the threads are buried and out of date I figured I would post this once more. Please read the whole post before flashing it can save you from a lot of hassles later.
Make sure your phone and network uses the same bands as this rom. In other words don't flash this on a US device that needs the 850 band since this rom is for europe.
****If your phone does not have a working 3 button recovery mode or if you don't know what that is then visit this link for more information before flashing your device****
I don't know if this is safe on branded, carrier locked devices.
This should be obvious but backup anything you don't want to lose.
First uninstall all lagfixes
Start up kies and connect your phone. Wait till kies recognizes the sgs.
Go to firmware upgrade.
If it doesn't report a JPM/JP6 upgrade close the upgrade window but do not close kies!
Go to windows start > run > and type "regedit"
Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Samsung/Kies/DeviceDB/
You will probably see a bunch of numbered keys (they look like folders) Find the key/folder that has strings that match your current firmware. So if you are on JPK look for that in the keys. If you have more than one galaxy S (it can happen) then match the imei with the phone you want to upgrade.
Change the following values so they look like this:
"SoftwareRevision"="I9000XXJF3/I9000SWC/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
"ProductCode"="GT-I9000HKDXEE"
"HIDSWVER"="I9000XXJF3/I9000SWC/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
No go back to kies and click on firmware upgrade again. You should now see the JPM upgrade.
Other info:
First boot can take a while so let it sit for a couple minutes while you stare at that glowing S
Doing this will not change your product code.
3 button recovery mode still works.
This won't wipe your phone's apps, settings, messages or SD card. (at least not for me coming from jpk)
It doesn't matter what firmware you are on we are just using the JF3 value to fool kies.
You will lose root if you were rooted. New root by Chainfire can be found here.
If kies crashed while extracting the firmware then try an older version of kies. If kies sees the update but still refuses to flash then try running kies as an administrator.
If your phone really hangs for more than 5 minutes at first boot then something probably went wrong. In that case start up in 3 button recovery mode and do a factory reset. Dont blame the registry hack, its kies that's the problem. As always flash at your own risk
If your android market is missing after flashing read the following thread for a solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810230
If the phone flashed ok but the rom doesn't run properly, force closes etc, then you can try entering 3 button recovery mode and doing a clear cache and a factory reset. Doing this will wipe your phone.
If you have lost your data connection after flashing you may have to re-enter your APN settings. Your can find this information on your carrier's website.

How to flash official JPM Froyo using kies.
Hi,
First uninstall all lagfixes
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Is it very important ? If yes, why ?
Thanx

lupin57 said:
Hi,
Is it very important ? If yes, why ?
Thanx
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Kies might not be able to modify a different filesystem than RFS. So if your lagfix for example uses ext4 then that could be a problem.

All I have done is change the firmware code and I am being offered JPM. So do you really need to change the country code as well?

I cant get this to work, been trying for the last 20 mins. It detects the firmware, starts downloading but crashes on "decyrpting files" every time. Tried on two different pc, one with WinXP 32 and one with Win7 64.
Is this just Kies being crap again? Or am I doing something wrong?

Last question. Does your 3 button recovery still work ?

madpete said:
I cant get this to work, been trying for the last 20 mins. It detects the firmware, starts downloading but crashes on "decyrpting files" every time. Tried on two different pc, one with WinXP 32 and one with Win7 64.
Is this just Kies being crap again? Or am I doing something wrong?
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Strange, what version of kies are you using? See if there is an update. I'm on win7 64 and have no problems. I have "run as admin" checked in the executable but i doubt that makes a difference.

Tehpriest said:
Last question. Does your 3 button recovery still work ?
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Recovery mode still works

Tehpriest said:
All I have done is change the firmware code and I am being offered JPM. So do you really need to change the country code as well?
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Probably not, but it really doesn't matter, Kies overwrites those keys the next time you connect your phone.

dakine said:
Strange, what version of kies are you using? See if there is an update. I'm on win7 64 and have no problems. I have "run as admin" checked in the executable but i doubt that makes a difference.
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1.5.3.10093_82 on Win7 64 and 1.5.3.10093_81 on WinXP 32, I thought about run as admin too, so I tried that but still same.

madpete said:
1.5.3.10093_82 on Win7 64 and 1.5.3.10093_81 on WinXP 32, I thought about run as admin too, so I tried that but still same.
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I'm on an older version: 1.5.1.10074_2 so I doubt that's the issue.
So the same thing is happening on different pc's? All I can think of is that you could try doing a factory reset but that will wipe all your data. You removed any lagfixes right?

hi, first of all a big thanks for the easy walkthrough (think allot of people were wanting this) just a few questions, have you applied the lagfix after the firmware update or does it not really need it??
if you did apply the lagfix, any chance you could let us know how you done that? (or just link me to the relevant guide)
ill be trying to apply the new firmware tonight, hopefully kies recognises my phone!
also is this ok to do for branded 8gb vodafone devices??

What happens if I can't remember what lagfix I used... Yes I know it was a stupid mistake :/

dakine said:
I'm on an older version: 1.5.1.10074_2 so I doubt that's the issue.
So the same thing is happening on different pc's?
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Yeah exactly the same thing, it starts downloadingand gets about 3 quarters of the way along the progress bar, then it changes from downloading files to decrypting files. Straight away the updater crashes and windows says the program is not responding, only option is to close. Dont understand it.
Is this just me guys?
I do have another machine up stairs that has an older version of kies on it, guess I could try that.
Just getting a bit worried that it's kies, and I wont be able to update to anything...god kies is pants.

You should probably add informations about band and frequency so that someone would check it before replacing it with a firmware based on different settings and be left with no data and such

madpete said:
Yeah exactly the same thing, it starts downloadingand gets about 3 quarters of the way along the progress bar, then it changes from downloading files to decrypting files. Straight away the updater crashes and windows says the program is not responding, only option is to close. Dont understand it.
Is this just me guys?
I do have another machine up stairs that has an older version of kies on it, guess I could try that.
Just getting a bit worried that it's kies, and I wont be able to update to anything...god kies is pants.
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Did you remove any lagfixes? It sounds like kies cant extract the files on the phone. You could also try a factory reset if you don't mind losing your data.

I currently have a i9000m on 2.1 (with unlock, root, and lagfix).
I currently have lagfix disabled with the "disable lagfix" method.
If I were to upgrade to Froyo 2.2, will it update both the Firmware and the Kernel?
(I want to get rid of lagfix permanently).

dakine said:
Did you remove any lagfixes? It sounds like kies cant extract the files on the phone. You could also try a factory reset if you don't mind losing your data.
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Yeah removed lagfix and unrooted just incase, just trying an older version of kies now. If not I might wait for the uk version, if that doesnt work I'll try the factory reset. Thanks for your help dakine.

david2189 said:
hi, first of all a big thanks for the easy walkthrough (think allot of people were wanting this) just a few questions, have you applied the lagfix after the firmware update or does it not really need it??
if you did apply the lagfix, any chance you could let us know how you done that? (or just link me to the relevant guide)
ill be trying to apply the new firmware tonight, hopefully kies recognises my phone!
also is this ok to do for branded 8gb vodafone devices??
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I have not applied another lagfix yet, first I need root access.
Sorry I'm not sure about branded devices especially if they are carrier locked.

It was kies, just tried on a third Win7 pc but this one has kies version 1.5.1.10074_45 installed and its gone through the upgrade without crashing....so far.
Edit: Yep thats worked, I'd best not upgrade this version of kies!

That was easy!

Ok so, ive been trying to debrand my phone for a few weeks now and all attempts have failed...
But i just got it!!!
I was on 020 but now on global generic 026 fw
All i did was download the flashtool with the 026 fw and flashed my phone...
Done.
Question i have though is this.
If it was that damn easy to debrand why has no one else suggested i do it that why when i have and others asked??

Seansmit17 said:
Ok so, ive been trying to debrand my phone for a few weeks now and all attempts have failed...
But i just got it!!!
I was on 020 but now on global generic 026 fw
All i did was download the flashtool with the 026 fw and flashed my phone...
Done.
Question i have though is this.
If it was that damn easy to debrand why has no one else suggested i do it that why when i have and others asked??
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Everyone here suggest to rest of us to debrand, but luckily you did it without anyone telling you.
Anyways, I hope this update works on one of this generic one and I wish that I knew which one.

Seansmit17 said:
Ok so, ive been trying to debrand my phone for a few weeks now and all attempts have failed...
But i just got it!!!
I was on 020 but now on global generic 026 fw
All i did was download the flashtool with the 026 fw and flashed my phone...
Done.
Question i have though is this.
If it was that damn easy to debrand why has no one else suggested i do it that why when i have and others asked??
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Thats how I did mine, I didn't ask anybody, was fairly obvious to me that it would be the easiest way to do it.

Could you state which flash tool you used and which firmware file please?
I was trying to debrand a few weeks ago and just couldn't get it with the swap file technique thats all over the place so I gave up.

I used the xploid long root method, it includes a generic firmware.

I used this here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
I used the (for flashtool) Generic_R2BA026
Make sure you use the right file for your phone, X10i or X10a
Follow this as well for the device ID:
Code:
Hi,
Loader.sin must be there. All other sin files are optional.
1.) Open regedit and search the String :
"USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde\"
You will find the "DeviceInstance" should look like this :
"USB\Vid_0fce&Pid_adde\1&23cfa456&7&8"
copy the last part "1&23cfa456&7&8" into the DeviceID.txt file. Don't paste any free lines/blocks before or after!
2.) Start X10flash.bat
3.) Connect X10 in flash Mode:
a) Power down
b) Hold "back" Key
c) conncet USB cradle on PC
If the LED is green everythin is good!
4.) Press ENTER :)

Thanks heaps.
I'm at work at the moment, but I'll give it a go tomorrow.

my scenario is different, i never thought of debranding it but after i installed lcd density changer on my 020, i got yellow exclamation mark and i used the flashtool and viola lol.

[HOW TO] Get back to stock Bell rom!

These are the steps i took to get back to the Stock bell rom. I take no credit for this method, NFHimself made the scripts, and mods for deodexing.
This takes an hour at least.. Make sure your battery is FULLY charged, Do a backup first as well to save your sd card contents.. You have to do a factory reset after the process is complete.
1)reinstall a fresh sbf of the french 2.1.1 and login to motoblur. French sbf can be found in this thread, Close to the bottom of the page.
2) enable usb debugging.. menu, settings, applications, development, then check usb debugging
3) go to NFHimselfs deodex/mod thread here
4)download Version 9, and extract it to your computer
5)Run the menu.bat file
6) choose the root option. and follow the instructions. If it doesn't complete successfully, unroot and try again. Took me a couple times to get my phone rooted properly.
7) once root is complete, choose restore phone. This will automatically download the files needed to get you back to the stock rom. It will take a little bit of time to download, so have a drink or smoke or something.
The restore will take an hour or so to complete. Be patient.
I got to the point where it said waiting for phone to shutdown, so i pulled the battery and did it manually. Once my phone booted back up again, it was on the stock bell rom.
Thanks to all who helped me! Y2whisper and kieller from the support.motorola forums.
Don't forget to thank NFHimself.
NOTE: I had to do a factory reset to get the Market app back.
I managed to get the bell update with no problems!

right on I was wondering how I would get back to the stock Bell.....I'm running the French 2.1.1, so when the time comes I can sit back for an hour or so and bring the phone back to stock...........yaaaahoooo......

nate_benji were you on the french 2.1.1 before you did this?? cause I'm on 2.1.1 and I am rooted, just wondering if I have to do all over... flashing 2.1.1 again and root??? but I guess it can't hurt with a fresh install......guess I'm getting lazy in my old age...lol

dillfever said:
nate_benji were you on the french 2.1.1 before you did this?? cause I'm on 2.1.1 and I am rooted, just wondering if I have to do all over... flashing 2.1.1 again and root??? but I guess it can't hurt with a fresh install......guess I'm getting lazy in my old age...lol
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Yes, i was on the french 2.1.1. The only reason i did a fresh install of the french 2.1.1 sbf is because the rooting method is a little different than using gingerbreak. I tried with a normal root, but it didn't work. NFHimself's mod/deodex application has the root option built in. That's what I used, and it worked well.

What's the benifit over the french 2.2.1 ???

YBrazeau said:
What's the benifit over the french 2.2.1 ???
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The new update, I presume.
If I get bored between now and an international release or leak of GB then perhaps I'll give this a shot too. Thanks for sharing it, guys! Great work as always.

YBrazeau said:
What's the benifit over the french 2.2.1 ???
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The benefit is you get the bell updates, who knows when the other carriers will release the gingerbread updates. Mind you bell is slow at releasing anything..
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Thanks nate, then when the time comes that's exactly what I shall do......

The biggest benefit of this would probably be that when you do this it would be really hard to tell if you ever modded the phone. Also Bell is likely to get the Gingerbread update before people in Europe.

I am doing a restore and got a tar crc error and a error on restoring mmcblk0p3 - should i wait till it finish .....i don't like the the crc error..thanks 1 done cat /data/local... ! bus error shsu (no boot) failed to boot 2 ...starting rsd mode, reflashing now...anyone know why there is a crc fail..

Could it be possible to get a direct link to the French 2.2.1 sbf, this way everything needed is in one location?
Thanks

capercb said:
I am doing a restore and got a tar crc error and a error on restoring mmcblk0p3 - should i wait till it finish .....i don't like the the crc error..thanks 1 done cat /data/local... ! bus error shsu (no boot) failed to boot 2 ...starting rsd mode, reflashing now...anyone know why there is a crc fail..
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I am having this exact same issue. Is the mmcblk0p3 file that is included within the backup_OLYLA_U4_0.37.4.tar.gz that NFHimself posted possible corrupt?

davisx said:
I am having this exact same issue. Is the mmcblk0p3 file that is included within the backup_OLYLA_U4_0.37.4.tar.gz that NFHimself posted possible corrupt?
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I don't think so. i did it from a fresh flash of 2.1.1 and it worked fine. you just have to make sure you rooted using his scripts. that was a problem i was having using his app before i used these scripts.

capercb said:
I am doing a restore and got a tar crc error and a error on restoring mmcblk0p3 - should i wait till it finish .....i don't like the the crc error..thanks 1 done cat /data/local... ! bus error shsu (no boot) failed to boot 2 ...starting rsd mode, reflashing now...anyone know why there is a crc fail..
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I had that too i believe. Not sure why mmcblk03 failed, but all the rest passed for me. Did you re-sbf and try it again?

fearthefox said:
Could it be possible to get a direct link to the French 2.2.1 sbf, this way everything needed is in one location?
Thanks
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I updated the original post, with a link to another thread that has a list of all known atrix sbf's. The french one is close to the bottom of the list.

Is this the one you are referring to...
Branding: Retail France
Version: 2.1.1 Full
Android Version: 2.2.2
Bootloader Version: N/A
Webtop version: N/A
Requires RSD Lite 5.0.0
Requires Moto Android (De)packer 1.3 to edit.
As you opening post says french 2.2.1 and I cannot find that on the page you linked to.

nate_benji said:
I had that too i believe. Not sure why mmcblk03 failed, but all the rest passed for me. Did you re-sbf and try it again?
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Ya I got it but really weird ..notice when the program expands there is no mmcblk03 in the file also when it finish it keep coming up as timeout so I removed it from usb and pulled out the battery restarted and dl the update..It seems like a good update so far..ty
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Hi,
I removed partition 3 from the backup, it's your Motorola pds partition, it's not necessary to get back to stock, there are no sbf files that overwrite it. I also updated the atrix mods app to not reference partition 3.
Cheers!

NFHimself said:
Hi,
I removed partition 3 from the backup, it's your Motorola pds partition, it's not necessary to get back to stock, there are no sbf files that overwrite it. I also updated the atrix mods app to not reference partition 3.
Cheers!
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Awesome! Thanks for creating the scripts, and the app. Made it possible to get me back to the stock bell rom, without a cwm backup. Now that reminds me, time to root, install cwm and do a backup!
Thanks again NFHimself..

fearthefox said:
Is this the one you are referring to...
Branding: Retail France
Version: 2.1.1 Full
Android Version: 2.2.2
Bootloader Version: N/A
Webtop version: N/A
Requires RSD Lite 5.0.0
Requires Moto Android (De)packer 1.3 to edit.
As you opening post says french 2.2.1 and I cannot find that on the page you linked to.
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Sorry thats a typo, it should be 2.1.1

[Q] Can't flash, Cant root !

Hello, i have an Xperia Play 2.3.3/3.0.1.A.0.145 Clean Bootloader locked version.
And i want to root it with this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
(And the unlocking bootloader way is not an option because i had a lot of problems with it and i can't flash anything with it)
anyway, the problem is when i plug my phone and the flashtool asks me what device i choose X10 (the first option)
then i choose the FW and select all the files and cleck flash.
and i fallow the instructions by unplugging my phone and hold the back button and plug it again.
So far so good, but when the flashing begins and start with the first file, this massage appears:
13/013/2011 05:13:49 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
13/013/2011 05:13:49 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
13/013/2011 05:13:49 - INFO - Then go to application settings
13/013/2011 05:13:49 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
And yes i did what the massage told me to do.
and i tried to flash so many times with no good.
so please help me or tell me what i'm doing wrong.

Are you using the beta version of flashtool? (think it's 2.9.1). It's the only one supporting the play. The reason I ask is I don't choose any phone when flashing I only have a x10 .exe when flashtool is extracted to my desktop
Regards Dousan...

When I go to use FlashTool, I get like 3 options as far as 'firmware'. Two X10 ones, and a 'Generic UK Xperia Play' one. The latter has about 8 or 9 different files in the pop-up column, while the other two only have like 2 files each. I think I'm supposed to flash the firmware that says Xperia Play UK Generic, correct?

Dousan said:
Are you using the beta version of flashtool? (think it's 2.9.1). It's the only one supporting the play. The reason I ask is I don't choose any phone when flashing I only have a x10 .exe when flashtool is extracted to my desktop
Regards Dousan...
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Yes i use that version. And it only ask me that if i plugged my phone and it was on with the debugging enabled. And i also tried flashing with my phone turned off from the start.

kershner25 said:
When I go to use FlashTool, I get like 3 options as far as 'firmware'. Two X10 ones, and a 'Generic UK Xperia Play' one. The latter has about 8 or 9 different files in the pop-up column, while the other two only have like 2 files each. I think I'm supposed to flash the firmware that says Xperia Play UK Generic, correct?
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Yes. And when it's done you root it with gingerbreak or any way you like. and finally you do OTA update.
Note: Your bootloader must be locked.

ddsds said:
Yes. And when it's done you root it with gingerbreak or any way you like. and finally you do OTA update.
Note: Your bootloader must be locked.
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And my bootloader is more than likely going to be locked, right? I bought my XPlay by renewing my contract with Verizon.

kershner25 said:
And my bootloader is more than likely going to be locked, right? I bought my XPlay by renewing my contract with Verizon.
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If you didn't unlock it your self, Then it should be locked.

@ddsds it might be the file you're trying to flash that's corrupt or something, maybe a redownload will help. Have you installed the ggsetup.exe? You might also try deleting flashtool and re-extract it again?
This is how I proceed with flashing:
1. Turn phone off.
2. Start flashtool.
3. Hit flash button in program and wait for it to tell me to plug in phone.
4. Plug in phone - it flashes.
5. Turn on phone.
(first time I flashed I chose the fw file and I only have the UK generic for the play located in that folder wich I downloaded from a thread here on xda).
(make sure unknown sources and debugging is on)
Regards Dousan...

Try http://www.google.ca/m/url?ei=M71LT...IQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNECIZB1p3FODBns0hmMTmHO4GOJvA very noob friendly

sdlaurin said:
Try http://www.google.ca/m/url?ei=M71LT...IQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNECIZB1p3FODBns0hmMTmHO4GOJvA very noob friendly
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I fanally got it to work with the hilp of your link.
But now i am stuck with rooted .184 FW .
And can't do OTA update, Because if i did i will end up with 4.0.A.2.368.
And so far it's unrootable

Root 4.0.4 ics {Arc lt15i} LOCKED BOOTLOADERS

The following is for those who have locked bootloaders ie :- NO fast/hotboot option available
needed :-
flashtool by androxyde needed to make all this possible can be downloaded from http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
flash 4.0.4.lt 15i generic fr ftf then use the kernal from the lt18i ics 4.0.3. flash only kernal so thats kernal sin loader sin only and dont wipe data or cash
full 4.0.3 lt18 562 ftf for kernal for rooting
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_7JadydU6TBNElIYlVWTEhJVDg
then i used this to root the phone ROOT ICS: Use this script:-
http://ul.to/ia1eriso
to use the script on handset goto settings developer options top option tick the check box make sure your computer has already or is installing drivers for adb etc etc click the run me inside the package once u have extracted it to somewhere on your desktop or somewhere else u put it and thats it it will restart ur fone a few times and run the root for u theres nothing else to do sept sit down for 20 seconds
Installed clockwork mod using this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pvy.CWMinstaler
Then i flashed this
http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip *** THIS CAN BE SKIPPED IF WANTED ***
from
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
then back to flashtool by androxide to reflashed the 4.0.4 stock kernal remember to not wipe user data and casch and kept rooted on locked bootloader
thanks to evry 1 hear and to those who made the original packeges i made nothing i just played around with it a bit if i was helpfull pleas press thanks
tried and tested i have 2 arcs and it worked on both
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR U DAMAGING YOUR PHONE DOING THIS =) BUT IV HAD NO PROBLEM AS OF YET ***SEE NEXT POST ***
edit *** Originally Posted by codestation View Post
Nope, the "problem" is that on 4.0.4 some apps are now located in /system/vendor/app sutch as lets golf and others thanks
Or for an easyer method try this basicly following the same thing just made easyer by http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4562324 located http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957

i got the idea to try this from this thread originaly http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680222
so id look there at my rants b4 trying this
*** if your on stock ics from pc companion just flash the 403 kernal root fone with one click then flash back the 404 kernal for arc ***
** rants the 403 kernal makes phone stop the xperia option in settings will dissaper keyboard fc etc etc,,, some free aps will seem like they dont have full root they do just some features only available on paid apps £££ support ur devs and buy them =) ***
*** flashing the 4.0.4 generic fr ftf is optional as fear as i know i only say to use that 1 as it was the only 1 available at the time i did this and is the only one that i have tried personaly as different regional firmware becomes available i will try them myself but if u have a different ftf file than the one i used i think it should be safe to use as from what iv been reading in other root threads ie xperia pro arc s etc they all seem to be following the same steps i did to root with locked bootloads and dont apperar to make any difference =)
*** as mentioned i found that the 2nd root package doesnt need to be done however i found that it was a little quicker to respond to apps than the other this one popps up with 8 secs left to press button but other i found to be a little laggy even after an update from market poping up after like 4 secs of pressing root apk request with only 3 seconds left to choose grant/deny,
2 other things i found with the french 4.0.4 there was an apn stored in there via default and if u try to delete or edit it or discard it then got to home screen and try to go back to apn's it crashes settings however i was still able to make calls recieve n send text go on webb via mobile currier but had emergency calls displayed in the quick panel
the other was when selecting network it takes some time loading them and if u press on the screen b4 it brings any network up it will just send u bk to the previous screen having to start the whole thing again lol well anoying best to just wait or ajust screen time out maybe ?? easy solution
instalation ov busy box seems optional m not linking any to the thread tho there are several available on the market choose ur own preferance =)

Thanks, Worked well for me. Phone is rooted now with locked boot loader.

buzzinkeegs said:
flash 4.0.4.lt 15i generic fr ftf then use the kernal from the lt18i ics 4.0.3. flash only kernal so thats kernal sin loader sin only and dont wipe data or cash
then i used ROOT ICS: Use this script:
http://ul.to/ia1eriso
this to root the fone installed clockwork mod using this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&highlight=naa
then i flashed this
http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
from
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
then back to flashtool by androxide to reflashed the 4.0.4 stock kernal remember to not wipe user data and casch and kept rooted on locked bootloader
thanks to evry 1 hear and to those who made the original packeges i made nothing i just played around with it a bit if i was helpfull pleas press thanks
tried and tested i have 2 arcs and it worked on both on both
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OverLo4d said:
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were u carefull not to wipe data and cach both times u flashed kernal try it again and make sure both boxes arnt checked in flash tool when doing this and all other exclusion boxes should be checked except the kernal one and u should be ok iv done this now at least 5 times to make sure im not getting this at random pls try again taking carefull checks on boxes as flash tool will reset options evry time u switch ftf file

sajjad4joy said:
Thanks, Worked well for me. Phone is rooted now with locked boot loader.
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thanks for the thanks =)
ps im not always on ere and if any 1 runs into trouble and dont get a reply from me find me hear http://www.facebook.com/CAVEMANBASH

buzzinkeegs said:
were u carefull not to wipe data and cach both times u flashed kernal try it again and make sure both boxes arnt checked in flash tool when doing this and all other exclusion boxes should be checked except the kernal one and u should be ok iv done this now at least 5 times to make sure im not getting this at random pls try again taking carefull checks on boxes as flash tool will reste evry time u switch ftf file
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no, one of the links doesn't work.
i tried it now, and you can just skip the last two steps.

buzzinkeegs said:
were u carefull not to wipe data and cach both times u flashed kernal try it again and make sure both boxes arnt checked in flash tool when doing this and all other exclusion boxes should be checked except the kernal one and u should be ok iv done this now at least 5 times to make sure im not getting this at random pls try again taking carefull checks on boxes as flash tool will reste evry time u switch ftf file
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lol buzzinkeegs, the link file is not available anymore....
this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1680222
is for unlocked bootloaders
and when using Root_Exploit_OneClick first, it gives permission denied,etc with my phone being restarted 2-3 times..
when i be in fast boot i am getting error , any help? without unlocking bootloader will i be able to get root on arc s ?

It's working!!!! Thanks

OverLo4d said:
no, one of the links doesn't work.
i tried it now, and you can just skip the last two steps.
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its for an app thats available in the market anyway its the nobody at all cwm installer u can also find it in the themes and apps section unless they removed it or try using se xtreem tweek that instals cwm also i believ cant realy remember been a while since i used it
what u mean u no need to do last 2 steps then ur usin lt18 i kernal and i had a few probs wi fone using that

when i be in fast boot i am getting error , any help? without unlocking bootloader will i be able to get root on arc s ?
i dont own an arc S so cant test this for u on that but this kernal came from the arc S i used to root so i thikn maybe it should work for you try root the fone using arc S 403 kernal and feed back thats all i can say mind if it dont work repair using seus

link to cwm updated on 1st page

nevermind ill do it when official update comes and other ways of rooting it
thanks

how do i use the script?
noob here lol

piggybomb said:
how do i use the script?
noob here lol
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extract it to a file on your desk top click runme make sure adb turned on on fone settings dev optons usb debug enable it will run and do evry thing itself might be advizable to turn off antivirus and stuff

adb? whats that

piggybomb said:
adb? whats that
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android debag bridge

piggybomb said:
adb? whats that
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lol read all this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 friend

piggybomb said:
adb? whats that
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in your phon goto settings then developer options top option says usb debugging tick the box make sure your pc installs the drivers for it if it doesnt open up sony pc companion and it will install the drivers wen u connect the fone then close pc companion and use the script

shantusingh said:
nevermind ill do it when official update comes and other ways of rooting it
thanks
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{[Arc S] [ICS 4.0.4] 4.1.B.0.431 Generic World (1254-2184) (There is no special bloatware, only standard Sony) Thanks to eryen
http://www.mediafire.com/?5cpcb6st55abcdm
i thought this was an official update or do u mean one thats come from ur pc companion/ sony directly for ur region ?
sorry yer just caught it so its official just had the bloat ware pre removed thats all isnt it ??