Hi XDA members
This is a Tutorial for rooting your Arc S/Arc with locked Bootloader:
Check your firmware: It works with .42 but I doesn't work with .62
For the .62 you need to flash back to .42 with flashtool or wotanserver
A lot of people ask how to root the official ICS. Currently there's no methode to root it with locked bootloader. If you have a unlocked bootloader you can try this tutorial. I didnt't write the tutorial!: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/root-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-firmware-on-xperia-arc-and-arc-s/
Warning:You are responsible for what you do
How to use Flashtool:
1) Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012 and download flashtool and install it
2) You need to download the .ftf firmware you want and then you put it in the firmware folder of flashtool
3) There's a folder "drivers". Inside the folder is a file named “flashtool.drivers.exe”. Open it and install the drivers for the arc.
4) Switch off your phone and open flashtool as administrator
5) Click on the Flash symbol and select Flashmode
6) Now select the firmware you copied
7) It will ask you to connect the arc. Plug in the USB cable to the PC. Then take your Arc and hold the back button and connect the USB cable to your Arc
8) Once you connected your phone it will start flashing automatically
9) When flashing is finished disconnect it and switch it on (This takes longer than usually)
How to use Wotanserver:
Attention: Wotanserver is no longer free and you have to pay 2€ to flash
1) Go to http://Wotanserver.com and create an account
2) Select the Arc/Arc S
3) Scroll to the bottom of the page and download both: the USB Flash Driver and Wotanclient
4) Install the USB Flash Driver
5) Open Wotanclient and follow the Instructions to connect the Arc
6) Phone settings: enable advanced settings and select the 4.0.2.A.0.42 firmware
Rooting:
Requirements:
-Arc/Arc S (ooh)
-Coffee
1) Goto Settings -> Applications -> Development and check usb debugging
2) Goto http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 and download the latest SuperOneClick. Attention: Avira AntiVir thinks its a virus so deactivate it before unzipping.
3) Connect your phone with the PC
4) Install the adb drivers (Windows 7 should install them itself)
5) Open SuperOneClick (run as Administrator) and click root
6) Wait and drink the coffee
7) You have a rooted Arc/Arc S and you can upgrade OTA (normal update with the phone) to .62
Finished
If it worked leave a comment here and click thanks.
Can it root .62 ?
Cuerrix said:
Hi XDA members
This is a Tutorial for rooting your Arc S with locked Bootloader:
Warning: You are resbonsible for what you do
Requirements:
-Arc S (ooh)
-Coffee
1) Goto Settings -> Applications -> Development and check usb debugging
2) Goto http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 and download the latest SuperOneClick. Attention: Avira AntiVir thinks its a virus so deactivate it before unzipping.
3) Connect your phone with the PC
4) Install the adb drivers (Windows 7 should install them itself)
5) Open SuperOneClick (run as Administrator) and click root
6) Wait and drink coffee
7) You have a rooted Arc S
If it doesn't work look at the SuperOneClick thread or ask the question here.
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which baseband ?? 42 ? 62 `? 69?
Ooh i didn't mentioned it but i did it with .42. But I can try it with .69
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For the .62 you need to flash back to .42 with flashtool than you can use this methode
now I have .62..How I can flash back to .42?after that I must flash back it to .62 again?
I read you can downgrade using wotanserver.com
Install the generic .42 rom.
Then root
Then update to .62 over the air and keep root
But I haven't tried it yet... let me know if you have success.
You cant flash it back with a flashtool. If you do it, your root will be los. You need first generic rom with 42 baseband like generic europe or generic world. Than you need to root. Than update over the air. The same thing i posted in my thread.
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hackdima said:
You cant flash it back with a flashtool. If you do it, your root will be los. You need first generic rom with 42 baseband like generic europe or generic world. Than you need to root. Than update over the air. The same thing i posted in my thread.
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Exactly
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Thanks for the guide but my firmware was 4.0.0.A.0.62 and I used Wotan server to downgrade to 4.0.0.A.0.42 and then rooted it, was a pain though.
Tarzan- said:
Thanks for the guide but my firmware was 4.0.0.A.0.62 and I used Wotan server to downgrade to 4.0.0.A.0.42 and then rooted it, was a pain though.
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Yeah it really is a pain with wotanserver but its worth the time
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Cuerrix said:
Yeah it really is a pain with wotanserver but its worth the time
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
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You can also use flashtool to downgrade to .42
I used successfully that method. Re-rooted and upgraded via OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551494
Muurahainen said:
You can also use flashtool to downgrade to .42
I used successfully that method. Re-rooted and upgraded via OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551494
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I also used flashtool to flash back to .42
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Ok, this might sound stupid but... What's an over-the-air update?
AX10i said:
Ok, this might sound stupid but... What's an over-the-air update?
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You just update it normal with the arc and not with the computer.
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Is there anyone who got 0% bug?
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luvrilke said:
Is there anyone who got 0% bug?
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
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I didn't got the 0% bug and i don't think it can happen if you root your phone
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luvrilke said:
Is there anyone who got 0% bug?
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The 0% battery bug happens when you downgrade from android 2.3.4 to a lower version, from 2.3.4 to 2.3.3. But FW 62 and 42 are both android 2.3.4, so there will be no problem.
spit85 said:
The 0% battery bug happens when you downgrade from android 2.3.4 to a lower version, from 2.3.4 to 2.3.3. But FW 62 and 42 are both android 2.3.4, so there will be no problem.
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Thanks for the Information
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
I need Help! :-(
Tarzan- said:
Thanks for the guide but my firmware was 4.0.0.A.0.62 and I used Wotan server to downgrade to 4.0.0.A.0.42 and then rooted it, was a pain though.
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I just tried using Wotan Server, but I needed an account, it's not free however.
can someone please give me a link for the "4.0.0.A.0.62" firmware, I would appreciate it.
my email: "[email protected]"
Thanks!
Related
1. Flash this http://www.mediafire.com/?j5on1nw8obzejlw 0.42 generic world
2. Root your Phone with DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su
3. Update over the air to 0.62
i´v just tried this and it works perfectly!
UPDATE
This rom is Generic Global Rom for LT15i, i dont know if that works similar to LT18, because i cant test it.
www.mediafire.com/?8ebba1p37e74b1v
check this out if you have LT15i.
thanks , I did it. downgrade to 42 and rooted.
Does the funktion "Don't wipe userdata" work at flashtools? (or loose i all my settings?)
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i whiped all my things befor i flashed Generic global! you can download any free recovery app and save anything after flashing and rooting and updating only download again an recover that all back
ok, thank you. i will make before a "Restore"-Point with the CWA-Installer. Then i flash the .42 from your link without "wipe data" and i will see, how it works
If it´s wok, everything is fine, if it doesn´t work, i flash a second time an "wipe data".
I will report....
Hopefully it will work properly coz I tried everything to fix the issue
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Jomangy said:
Hopefully it will work properly coz I tried everything to fix the issue
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
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ähm, i hope you have seen, that this is for LT18i (=ArcS)? (I do not know if the above mentioned link also works with your LT15i)
Glenfiddich01 said:
ok, thank you. i will make before a "Restore"-Point with the CWA-Installer. Then i flash the .42 from your link without "wipe data" and i will see, how it works
If it´s wok, everything is fine, if it doesn´t work, i flash a second time an "wipe data".
I will report....
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does it work for you ?
yes of course. I have all datas (i don´t "wipe data") Now i´ve a rooted .62 with all my datas. Only my own Background was after the update not on my homescreen, but thats no problem.
Bevore I delete now the bloatware, i make a "restore"-point with CWA. So, if in the future a new update come (OTA), i can install the "untouched" .62 and OTA should work without flashing with flashtool.
may i ask something. link at the number 1. is't the original fw for LT18i?
yes this is original firmware firmware
first is LT18i
second is LT15i
Hi I am new here, I have an arc S 2.3.4 Build No. 4.0.2.A.0.42, will this process of rooting can work on my device? Just want to root to try overclocking my Arc S. Thank you in advance.
cleric28 said:
Hi I am new here, I have an arc S 2.3.4 Build No. 4.0.2.A.0.42, will this process of rooting can work on my device? Just want to root to try overclocking my Arc S. Thank you in advance.
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yes u can. the easy way is using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582. without unlock BL...
but after that easy way you cant update. coz than is your root loose
hackdima said:
but after that easy way you cant update. coz than is your root loose
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Sorry for my ignorance bro, but what do you mean by you can't update because I will lose my device's root config? Are you referring to updating from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 after rooting? But the instruction from the first post said that after rooting update to 0.62. Thanks.
Hi
I have just switched from HTC HD2 to Xperia Arc S.
I know all there is to know about flashing the HD2 (WinMo and Android), but next to nothing (yet) about Xperia. I gather that .62 can't be rooted yet, so you'll have to downgrade, root and then upgrade back to .62 OTA. Does that mean that it will also be possible to upgrade to ICS (when that's ready) from a rooted .62_)?
cleric28 said:
Sorry for my ignorance bro, but what do you mean by you can't update because I will lose my device's root config? Are you referring to updating from 4.0.2.A.0.42 to 4.0.2.A.0.62 after rooting? But the instruction from the first post said that after rooting update to 0.62. Thanks.
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iv posted:
first downgrade to generic global
than root
than udate over the air
that ist not the same as update over the PC
sblar said:
Hi
I have just switched from HTC HD2 to Xperia Arc S.
I know all there is to know about flashing the HD2 (WinMo and Android), but next to nothing (yet) about Xperia. I gather that .62 can't be rooted yet, so you'll have to downgrade, root and then upgrade back to .62 OTA. Does that mean that it will also be possible to upgrade to ICS (when that's ready) from a rooted .62_)?
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i don´t know . maybe only on generic global firmware
I have a lt18i...i rooted my phone and tried to update ota but installation fails. Its generic uk firmware. Nothing has been changed in the phone eg uninstalling system apps
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Please rtfm.
GENERIC WORLD not others. You cant update other firmware over the air.
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STEPS
1. FIND ANY 4.0.3 kernel , try downloading kernel file from NEO section
[before flashing : make USB debugging , unknown sources - ON ]
2. Flash it with flashtool
3. But your phone will show blackscreen (because locked bootloader - mismatched kernel ) but that doesnt mean you cant connect through ADB
4. So download DOOMLORD 's easy root toolkit for ics
5. switch on the phone (after removing battery and putting it back in )
6. connect to pc
7. open toolkit you downloaded
8. when the key leds light up - press enter in toolkit and it'll do the rest
9. after rooting - flash 4.0.4 kernel from the 4.0.4 firmware ( its available in xda now)
there you go -a rooted pro
I know that this method exits and most knows but for XPERIA PRO ( MK16i )
there's no kernel or ftf (4.0.3) anywhere as it wasn't released.
thanks for those who created the toolkit and posted a the firmwares
UPDATED : About the toolkit in the link
The toolkit provided have a 1.15 busybox ver , which is very old (have permission setting problems) , so please download the gingerbread toolkit (by the same guy) in which there is a much newer busybox and replace the file inside "files/" in the toolkit folder . you can also put v3.1 su binary for segfault fixes
OR just copy the files attached "files.rar"
AeonWorld said:
STEPS
1. FIND ANY 4.0.3 kernel , try downloading kernel file from NEO section
[before flashing : make USB debugging , unknown sources - ON ]
2. Flash it with flashtool
3. But your phone will show blackscreen (because locked bootloader - mismatched kernel ) but that doesnt mean you cant connect through ADB
4. So download DOOMLORD 's easy root toolkit for ics
5. switch on the phone (after removing battery and putting it back in )
6. connect to pc
7. open toolkit you downloaded
8. when the key leds light up - press enter in toolkit and it'll do the rest
9. after rooting - flash 4.0.4 kernel from the 4.0.4 firmware ( its available in xda now)
there you go -a rooted pro
I know that this method exits and most knows but for XPERIA PRO ( MK16i )
there's no kernel or ftf (4.0.3) anywhere as it wasn't released.
thanks for those who created the toolkit and posted a the firmwares
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now.i.feel said:
this is not a reliale method as it wont work most of the times.. I tried flashing a neo boot image.. From fastboot though and did the same thing.. But it didnt work..
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PS: Did it work for you..?
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this is not a reliale method as it wont work most of the times.. I tried flashing a neo boot image.. From fastboot though and did the same thing.. But it didnt work..
Sent from my MK16i using XDA
PS: Did it work for you..?
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Yes it does work . The phone shuts down after fully loading (at xperia logo - ie when key lights up) but thats all the toolkit needs as it pushes files and reboots.
And yes dont forget to close flashtool and pc companion , if it runs in background it wont work
AeonWorld said:
Yes it does work . The phone shuts down after fully loading (at xperia logo - ie when key lights up) but thats all the toolkit needs as it pushes files and reboots.
And yes dont forget to close flashtool and pc companion , if it runs in background it wont work
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This sounds wonderful. Thank you.
But if you dont mind, how do I flash back 4.0.4 kernal? Which file is it?
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Thanks for the tip! Worked like a charm for me (bootloader still locked )
If anyone wants to try, I flashed the 4.0.3 kernel file from Neo/V topic (4.1.A.0.562):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26798415&postcount=141
Then extracted the 4.0.4 kernel from original .ftf file (got from official ICS update topic), flashed it and restarted the phone. Root Root!!
Ztrindberg said:
This sounds wonderful. Thank you.
But if you dont mind, how do I flash back 4.0.4 kernal? Which file is it?
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You'll have to download the full ftf , then flash it with flashtool by excluding the system in the flashtool . ie just flash the kernel only ( also check "no verification")
here's the link
http://xperia.myftp.biz/Xperia_Pro_ICS_4.0.4/
thanks to Jozenik and xbed for the ftf
hi, i'm from france and it's ok for me, very nice sir, thanks a lot
AeonWorld said:
You'll have to download the full ftf , then flash it with flashtool by excluding the system in the flashtool . ie just flash the kernel only ( also check "no verification")
here's the link
http://xperia.myftp.biz/Xperia_Pro_ICS_4.0.4/
thanks to Jozenik and xbed for the ftf
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Thank you for explaining. I got hold of my blob_fs folder when I updated so I will try to get it from there.
I am afraid of ending up with wrong layout of keyboard if I mess up with exclude system..
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Ztrindberg said:
Thank you for explaining. I got hold of my blob_fs folder when I updated so I will try to get it from there.
I am afraid of ending up with wrong layout of keyboard if I mess up with exclude system..
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The link I posted is having Europe keyboard layout , there's also another link which have another layout in the same topic by Jozinek try checking it out. And I meant to exclude the system only because you'll have already flashed this FTF and rooted it , so if the layout BALTIC (Europe or any other , other than africa i think ) works for you then you dont need to worry about wrong key layout.
I hope that helps
AeonWorld said:
The link I given is for Europe keyboard layout , there's also another link which have another layout in the same topic by Jozinek try checking it out. And I meant to exclude the system only because you'll have already flashed this FTF and rooted it , so if the layout BALTIC (Europe or any other , other than africa i think ) works for you then you dont need to worry about wrong key layout
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Ok thank you so much.
Having swedish layout and its kind of unique....he he
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you roCKs!!! my pro rooted & have recovery now...
Question: are all the kernels of the new update of xperia pro all the same?
For example from baltic to africa?
mortillo said:
Question: are all the kernels of the new update of xperia pro all the same?
For example from baltic to africa?
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Yes.. the kernel is same for whatever region it might be..
mortillo said:
Question: are all the kernels of the new update of xperia pro all the same?
For example from baltic to africa?
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I hope you got your answer from now.i.feel
Perfect, i made a ftf myself, than flashed neo kernel, rooted with one click, riflashed my ftf kernel only and now up and running and rooted.
Thank You guys <3
this method will remove my data?
hazzik said:
this method will remove my data?
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Nope, definitely not because it's just attended to the kernel.
Back to Topic: Thanks a ton! Now I have a great Xperia Pro ICS 4.0.4 rooted.
For every german user in here I wrote down a more convenient how-to here: http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-ha...0563-root-fuer-xperia-pro-22.html#post3378319
can someone upload 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 kernel i cant seem to find it <_<
EDIT: nvm i already rooted YAY. ! Thanks.
Update
I ve updated the thread with attached full busybox file and v3.1 su binary file (segfault fix)
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Nordic For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/werekcawazkhd58/LT15i_Xperia_Arc_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Nordic.7z
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc/LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Global_World.7z
Can u upload the Generic Global World Version in Mediafire.
.Plz..
.?
Arcman09 Via LT15i using xda premium
ArcMan09 said:
Can u upload the Generic Global World Version in Mediafire.
.Plz..
.?
Arcman09 Via LT15i using xda premium
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Updated first post.
I thought Generic Nordic is the same as Generic World? There was a discussion a while back that talked about how there isn't such a thing as "generic world" even though it's always referred to as that.
whats differnt in this version pls
p47r0n said:
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Nordic For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/werekcawazkhd58/LT15i_Xperia_Arc_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Nordic.7z
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc/LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Global_World.7z
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Awesome job getting hold of this. Downloading Generic Global World now. Hopefully someone will make a ROM with it.
Thank s Man..Finally Got it..
Hitted Thanks Button."!
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thanks, is it possible to root?
or any bugs?
nujhum said:
thanks, is it possible to root?
or any bugs?
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I have mine rooted, Lt15i, with generic world. Just rooted yesterday night, dont see bugs or problems at the moment.
jcgechevarria said:
I have mine rooted, Lt15i, with generic world. Just rooted yesterday night, dont see bugs or problems at the moment.
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rooting process like normal with flashtool or need something else...
I AM soo noob lol XD
nujhum said:
rooting process like normal with flashtool or need something else...
I AM soo noob lol XD
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I'm sorry, it's not so easy..... you have to root with recovery, and after that load a zip file with cwm. That's how i did it, and the way it works for me.
jcgechevarria said:
I'm sorry, it's not so easy..... you have to root with recovery, and after that load a zip file with cwm. That's how i did it, and the way it works for me.
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Can u provide a step by step instruction if you have time to write down?
I have an lt 15i, bootloader unlocked: yes, and now i am on lt15i 4.04 FR version.
What i did is:
flash the phone with a lt15i 4.04 FR edition with 562 kernel inside (it is on this forum)
start the phone with a lot of errors
root the phone with one click root. OK
put the phone to flash again and flash only the 4.04 kernel (ONLY, it is also on this forum)
at the end i started the phone, now i have a 4.04 FR version, rooted and with 431 kernel..but from pieces.
The removal process of FR bloatware it works ONLY with root explorer software.
Now i see there is a generic world firm but no easyroot process.
how to root ??? ( i want to install this generic world from one piece).
Big thank you
If you have bootloader unlocked and want root.
1. Download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680793
2. fastboot.exe boot boot.img (This command won't flash the kernel just boot it)
3. Download Superuser from http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip and flash it.
4. Rooted
I might aswell upload a prerooted system.img file, anyhow both methods requires bootloader to be unlocked.
9 job man
adriancristina said:
Can u provide a step by step instruction if you have time to write down?
I have an lt 15i, bootloader unlocked: yes, and now i am on lt15i 4.04 FR version.
What i did is:
flash the phone with a lt15i 4.04 FR edition with 562 kernel inside (it is on this forum)
start the phone with a lot of errors
root the phone with one click root. OK
put the phone to flash again and flash only the 4.04 kernel (ONLY, it is also on this forum)
at the end i started the phone, now i have a 4.04 FR version, rooted and with 431 kernel..but from pieces.
The removal process of FR bloatware it works ONLY with root explorer software.
Now i see there is a generic world firm but no easyroot process.
how to root ??? ( i want to install this generic world from one piece).
Big thank you
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Hi adriancristina, please, if you still want to root i wrote this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27066726&postcount=604
I hope to be useful.
Thanks for mediafire links.
Keep it going.
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@ adriancristina
Just boot a kernal with cwm built in. get in recovery and flash superuser zip & reboot.
done.
cmds: fastboot boot <name>.img
p47r0n said:
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Nordic For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/werekcawazkhd58/LT15i_Xperia_Arc_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Nordic.7z
LT15i 4.1.B.0.431 Generic Global World For Arc
http://www.mediafire.com/file/rtoaz2tc6c7bsjc/LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_Generic_Global_World.7z
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How is the touch screen response ?
I flashed mine with 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 for LT18i and the touch screen was horrible for games (Max Payne, Dead Space, NOVA1,2&3...etc...) in both the cases. (display driver problem i think due to mismatch)
Is it smooth in this version ?
p47r0n said:
If you have bootloader unlocked and want root.
1. Download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680793
2. fastboot.exe boot boot.img (This command won't flash the kernel just boot it)
3. Download Superuser from http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip and flash it.
4. Rooted
I might aswell upload a prerooted system.img file, anyhow both methods requires bootloader to be unlocked.
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Thanks man
Since there doesn't apear to be a thread on here I will start one.
Here is my review of the Xperia A
On the stock firmware you can root it using the DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
If you have updated to 10.1.1.D.2.26 then the Easy Rooting toolkit doesn't work yet.
I was able to root 10.1.1.D.2.26 with the info found here on 2ch with the tool posted on comment 508.
work？
zaphod777 said:
Since there doesn't apear to be a thread on here I will start one.
Here is my review of the Xperia A
On the stock firmware you can root it using the DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit
If you have updated to 10.1.1.D.2.26 then the Easy Rooting toolkit doesn't work yet.
I was able to root 10.1.1.D.2.26 with the info found here on 2ch with the tool posted on comment 508.
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The 2ch's root tools is work？
I 'am afraid It will unlocked my bootloader....
stevenhy2.0 said:
The 2ch's root tools is work？
I 'am afraid It will unlocked my bootloader....
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This phone does not have an unlockable boot loader, the 2ch tool only installs root. My bootloader is still locked.
xperia a updates
Hi
Actually buid 10.1.1.D.0.179 can be rooted with DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit right?
two questions:
if your are out of japan...how can you get the 4.2.2 update 10.3.1.B.0.224 without OTA? its already out right?
the update 10.1.1.D.2.31 is flying aroud in some threads... how can you use it/flash it? you cant with seus
how you get/flash this update 10.1.1.D.2.26 you guys are talking about?
thanks for your help!
CarlitoZ007 said:
Hi
Actually buid 10.1.1.D.0.179 can be rooted with DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit right?
two questions:
if your are out of japan...how can you get the 4.2.2 update 10.3.1.B.0.224 without OTA? its already out right?
the update 10.1.1.D.2.31 is flying aroud in some threads... how can you use it/flash it? you cant with seus
how you get/flash this update 10.1.1.D.2.26 you guys are talking about?
thanks for your help!
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Xperia A (SO-04E) {FW: 10.1.1.D.0.179}
Xperia A (SO-04E) {FW: 10.1.1.D.2.26}
Both work with Doomlord, once it is rooted you should use rootkeeper otherwise OTA will remove your root.
You can update using OTA using WiFi under settings -> about phone
Otherwise you can use the Sony Bridge Software to update your phone but it will delete root and there is not root for later versions of the software.
The latest version out now is 4.2.2 build 10.31.B.0.224
Thanks zaphod777!
Do you know where else I can get the 4.2.2 tft??????
....I found this japanese website, it looks like you can keep your root in 10.1.1.D.2.31, the google translation isn't very accurate but its enough I guess.
h t t p ://hito-5102.blogspot.com/2013/08/xperia-so-04e-rooted.html
I hope it helps
CarlitoZ007 said:
Thanks zaphod777!
Do you know where else I can get the 4.2.2 tft??????
....I find this japanese website, it looks like you can keep your root in 10.1.1.D.2.31, the google translation isn't very accurate but its enough I guess.
h t t p ://hito-5102.blogspot.com/2013/08/xperia-so-04e-rooted.html
I hope it helps
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you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know
10.1.1.D.2.31 Rooted
zaphod777 said:
you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know
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Just did it, my internet connection isn't too fast so I'll upload the files this weekend nkk!
10.1.1.D.2.31 Rooted
I'll try to keep it easy for all of you guys (two or three so-04e owners)
1. Have running the 10.1.1.D.2.26 firmware
2. Root it (thanks to DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit 17)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWdDlpOFU1NHRhamM/edit?usp=sharing
3. Install recovery
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWVDlhYUdVNnFBcVE/edit?usp=sharing
4. Flash the 10.1.1.D.2.31 prerooted zip via recovey
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWOHpjN1l3SS1pVzQ/edit?usp=sharing
5. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your phone now its rooted but you must install xrecovery again if you want to create backups or flash anything
Hope helps
CarlitoZ007 said:
I'll try to keep it easy for all of you guys (two or three so-04e owners)
1. Have running the 10.1.1.D.2.26 firmware
2. Root it (thanks to DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit 17)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWdDlpOFU1NHRhamM/edit?usp=sharing
3. Install recovery
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWVDlhYUdVNnFBcVE/edit?usp=sharing
4. Flash the 10.1.1.D.2.31 prerooted zip via recovey
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6N3MCu5ZdBWOHpjN1l3SS1pVzQ/edit?usp=sharing
5. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your phone now its rooted but you must install xrecovery again if you want to create backups or flash anything
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#3 looks to be set to private.
zaphod777 said:
#3 looks to be set to private.
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Fix it, sorry
10.3.1.B.0.224
It works?
what about this?
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10.1.1.d.2.26 ftf ?
Hi all, i´ve already updated to 10.1.1.D.2.31. Is there a way to flash back the 10.1.1.D.2.26 version to start the rooting proceeding and if yes where can i find the ftf?
Also i see in the last post that Carlito has a rooted 10.3.1.B.0.224, do you have a pre rooted version that we can use instead of the 2.31?
Thank you!!
Been busy these days I'll post the 4.2.2 root method in the next hours
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My xperia A 10.3.1.B.0.224 doesn't have stamina mode , it's the problem on my phone only or all other xperia a dont have stamina too ?
my xperia A has been rooted, how can i update it?? (first time using android, sorry for silly question )
RurounixKen said:
my xperia A has been rooted, how can i update it?? (first time using android, sorry for silly question )
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If you install root keeper you should be OK with OTA update. Updating the phone with the PC software will remove root.
CarlitoZ007 said:
Been busy these days I'll post the 4.2.2 root method in the next hours
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Any update on this? I am on 4.2.2 but don't have root.
zaphod777 said:
If you install root keeper you should be OK with OTA update. Updating the phone with the PC software will remove root.
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Can you give me the customization number of your xperia A??
zaphod777 said:
you can get it using the Sony Bridge application
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
If you do root it let me know
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I'm in outside Japan, PC Companion and SUS always say there are no firmware. How can I get 4.2.2 firmware?
Hi, I dont want to update through SUS since it will flash me a generic SG firmware.. Any leads on where to get generic PH FTF for 4.3? Thanks a lot
brapicoco said:
Hi, I dont want to update through SUS since it will flash me a generic SG firmware.. Any leads on where to get generic PH FTF for 4.3? Thanks a lot
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Yeah! Please share if someone has a PH FTF for 4.3...
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i flashed my back up ftf 4.2.2 PH version and now pc companion is still downloading the firmware. will create ftf once done. but dont know if i can upload it because my net is too slow. maybe you can download PH 4.2.2 ftf here and flash it to your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
look for : C6903 14.1.G.2.257 Generic PH 1276-7935_R4A
Is not released yet and I think there is not any difference if you update with this one, is generic and is clean and smooth : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195
also if you want a rooted firmware this will work too on C6903:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.
mharckk said:
its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.
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not definitely, its on the way..:laugh:
eclyptos said:
Is not released yet and I think there is not any difference if you update with this one, is generic and is clean and smooth : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195
also if you want a rooted firmware this will work too on C6903:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
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I read the post of the links you put, i'll wait for deodexed tweaked for this...
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mharckk said:
its released already just like i said pc companion is still downloading the 4.3 version.
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So you can't upload it because of your slow internet? :'(
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mharckk said:
i flashed my back up ftf 4.2.2 PH version and now pc companion is still downloading the firmware. will create ftf once done. but dont know if i can upload it because my net is too slow. maybe you can download PH 4.2.2 ftf here and flash it to your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
look for : C6903 14.1.G.2.257 Generic PH 1276-7935_R4A
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I'm flashing now the 4.3 through SUS, for the meantime I'll stick with the SG update and just remove the bloatware since PH update is also generic. gonna wait for your update mate..
done updating mine. need to factory reset because of the bug in sound enhancement fc. but now its ok.
its just that i need to install every games and apps again. and now waiting for root for this firmware.
why dont you try to download the PH 4.2.2 from the link i gave to you.then you can update to 4.3
here;s the link for 4.2.2 PH
https://mega.co.nz/#!TgIAUY5L!UK8WflkCmmsS_T2xixrgriZlTg9AvoU1_88OJndv_V4
download that and update to 4.3
cant upload the 4.3 because im at work now.
Thanks mharckk..mybe i'll stick at 4.2.2 version while waiting a compatible and stable version 4.3 rooted.
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gaboh24 said:
Thanks mharckk..mybe i'll stick at 4.2.2 version while waiting a compatible and stable version 4.3 rooted.
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We all was in your same situation and I telling you, this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195 is compatible 100% clean and smooth. Battery Life is amazing. Installed yestaerday and no issues if you do it right, like I did. After unpdate you can also unlock the bootloader, without losing camera, and you are ready for next step, Rooting. To rooting 4.3 at the moment is necessary unlock bootloader. If you follow this steps you will be fine, waiting for the root release for 4.3 but in the same moment you will enjoy your phone updated.
Sorry eclyptos..im confused and newbie for this matter, i'll try this when i get up tommorow morning..better get some rest first.thanks eclyptos!
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Is this right eclyptos? After flashing the ftf file for 4.3 i need to unlock my bootloader first, then proceed to rooting? How can i root it, using vroot only?0
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gaboh24 said:
Is this right eclyptos? After flashing the ftf file for 4.3 i need to unlock my bootloader first, then proceed to rooting? How can i root it, using vroot only?0
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No, the FTF 4.3 you can flash without be rooted and with Locked Bootloader like me. At the moment there is not relased any app like Vroot to root Android 4.3. Was relased only another FTF already rooted (Have bugs, they still testing) but to flash that Update Rooted you have to Unlock the Bootloader. So that's why I was telling you to Update to 4.3 and later Unlock Bootloader. If you unlock bootloader in 4.2.2 you will lose the camera, but the 4.3 fix that and also you can Unlock later after update and do not lose the camera. At the moment you don't have to do that because any type of rooting 4.3 is in developing so is up to you. It's your choice.
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No, the FTF 4.3 you can flash without be rooted and with Locked Bootloader like me. At the moment there is not relased any app like Vroot to root Android 4.3. Was relased only another FTF already rooted (Have bugs, they still testing) but to flash that Update Rooted you have to Unlock the Bootloader. So that's why I was telling you to Update to 4.3 and later Unlock Bootloader. If you unlock bootloader in 4.2.2 you will lose the camera, but the 4.3 fix that and also you can Unlock later after update and do not lose the camera. At the moment you don't have to do that because any type of rooting 4.3 is in developing so is up to you. It's your choice.
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so this link u gave me "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195" the ftf file in that is rooted?..please have patience in my reply cause im confused..is your z1 already rooted in 14.1.A.0.290?
gaboh24 said:
so this link u gave me "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195" the ftf file in that is rooted?..please have patience in my reply cause im confused..is your z1 already rooted in 14.1.A.0.290?
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This link is just a update to 4.3 and is not rooted. It can be flash with Bootloader Locked.
This is a FTF 4.3 already rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988 but is under developing, testing.
Mine is not rooted, is not released a stable method root for 4.3 yet.
eclyptos said:
We all was in your same situation and I telling you, this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572195 is compatible 100% clean and smooth. Battery Life is amazing. Installed yestaerday and no issues if you do it right, like I did. After unpdate you can also unlock the bootloader, without losing camera, and you are ready for next step, Rooting. To rooting 4.3 at the moment is necessary unlock bootloader. If you follow this steps you will be fine, waiting for the root release for 4.3 but in the same moment you will enjoy your phone updated.
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eclyptos said:
This link is just a update to 4.3 and is not rooted. It can be flash with Bootloader Locked.
This is a FTF 4.3 already rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988 but is under developing, testing.
Mine is not rooted, is not released a stable method root for 4.3 yet.
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woooooo!!! your answer makes my mind at peace dude! haha.. if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed,
so how's the 14.2.A.0.290 NCB Firmware?
gaboh24 said:
woooooo!!! your answer makes my mind at peace dude! haha..
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good. Clik thanx.
gaboh24 said:
so how's the 14.2.A.0.290 NCB Firmware?
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Very good. The most amazing thing is the battery, very well improved. Still stock anyway but smooth and clean, no bloatware and a little bit more free ram. You will be happy. Use Flashtool 0.9.13 and flash. Take off sim and sd before do that.
eclyptos said:
good. Clik thanx.
Very good. The most amazing thing is the battery, very well improved. Still stock anyway but smooth and clean, no bloatware and a little bit more free ram. You will be happy. Use Flashtool 0.9.13 and flash. Take off sim and sd before do that.
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NICE!!!! so if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed patch,
gaboh24 said:
NICE!!!! so if i flash this what do i need to untick? I'll follow your guide what to untick and what to tick so that i will not have problems..BTW im using 14.1.G.2.257 rooted by deodexed patch,
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Do not matter what you have now, you will losing the root anyway. You have to flash in default, just like that. To make a fresh install you have to wipe data, cashe and appslog. Install Flashtool 0.9.13 and put the FTF in flashtool folder "Firmwares". Turn-off you phone, keep pushing, all the time, volume down when you connect the usb, wait to install windows drivers, when windows drivers are done run flashtool, keep pressin volume down, click flash on left side, select the firmware and flash again at the right bottom, keep pushing volume down until the flash green bar at the bottom will not start. Done. The windows of flashtool have to be set up like in the picture.
Dont worry i trust your guide and i dnt mind lossin' my apps...i already finish downloading the ncb firmware i will flash this later..i hope sony will put "move data to sdcard" in settings, in there nxt release of firmware..need to sleeo first mate i'll PM you for my reserved questions..
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