There is method for ROOT your Xperia ARC S in few steps with eRoot
1. First download and extract DooMLoRD ADB drivers
2. From DIR /Files execute file ADB.exe and wait to install
Without this drivers your SE xperia ARC S was not been recognized...
3. Connect your Xperia ARC S with USB cable
In your Xperia ARC S must be checked installation from UNKNOWN SOURCES and USB DEBUGGING, also phone must be in state MSC MODE
SETTINGS>XPERIA>CONNECTIVITY>USB CONNECTION MODE>MSC MODE
SETTINGS>SECURITY>UNKNOWN SOURCES
SETTINGS>DEVELOPER OPTIONS>USB DEBUGGING
Dont allow PC Companion to be installed on your PC.
4. Download and start eRoot v1.3.4
5. Press -root and wait to process be compete.
For confirmation of succeeded ROOT-ing Super User app has been installed​
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Perfect guide for rooting U.K. Three Xperia Arc LT18i 4.1.L.0.8 only...
Rooting your mobile may void the warranty and you are doing it at your own risk. Sony would be in no way responsible for any damage...
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode
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You should have
Flashtool
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
------Download------
1 ) Arc S - Kernel
http://www.4shared.com/file/qNTvdPI6/Lt18i_41A0562_Kernel.html
2) Go to C:/ Drive > flashtool > firmwares > delete everything present and Put the kernel
3) Run Flashtool click on the flashing icon ( left side below "file" option)
Select flashmode > ok
Setup should be like this > select OK
Follow the steps connect your mobile and flash.
Flashtool may show error after flashing kernel, no worries. Even your build number, android version won't change. Everything would remain same. So please don't go to phone settings to check anything
4) After flashing restart your device, It may not start completely, may remain at Sony logo or blank/black.
Whatever the status is, just restart your device and proceed with the rooting--->
( Make sure you close flashtool before running the rooting toolkit )
Now connect your mobile to PC and Root Your Phone
If you face problem in downloading the toolkit then here it is
http://www.mediafire.com/?7dp5k73by10inbf
[ READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY! ]
This script will:__________
1.root ur device using "andorid emulator" trick
2.install Busybox (1.18.4)
3.install SU files (ICS specific)
4.do some checks for free space, tmp directory (will remove Google Maps if required)
Before u begin:___________
1.make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
2.enable "USB DEBUGGING" - from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)
3.enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" - from (Menu\Settings\Security)
4.[OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
5.connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
6.skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
[ WARNING ]
make sure that no other adb server is running in background (e.g.: Flashtool, PCC, SEUS) and disable any antivirus
[ How to install? ]
1.extract ALL the files in the zip
2.now just double click on "runme.bat"
3.sit back read the on screen instructions
4.the device will reboot a couple of times
5.when the script finishes it will say "ALL DONE"
5) Download 4.1.L.0.8 Kernel here....
http://www.4shared.com/zip/u6W3yREf/LT18i_41L08_Kernel.html
Credits goes to Androxyde, Bin4ry, Doomlord
and
Dhruv Shah for uploading 4.1.L.0.8 Kernel
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
Hello guys,
This is a guide for people that don't get a official android update from Sony.
This is a fast and easy step by step guide and your smartphone will not break.
! I THINK THAT WINDOWS XP IS REQUIRED ( because the drivers that you need work only on XP )
! All your apps will be deleted but the photo's at your sd card will be saved
First install Sony PC companion and look if Sony says that you can get a update to 4.0.4. If not then use the guide:
1. Download and install the latest Flashtool.
2. If that's done then go to the drivers folder. Located under Program Files\Flashtool\drivers.
3. Open the Flashtool-drivers.exe and install the drivers for Xperia Arc and the Flashmode driver. After that close the program.
4. Now you need to install a ftf file. Get it under the attachments. Extract the .ftf file (inside rar) to Flashtool\firmwares.
5. Now you can open Flashtool. Click on the thunderbolt icon at the left.
6. Then select the option 'Flashmode' and click on 'Ok'. Select the 'LT15i' firmware and click on 'No final vertification'.
7. Click on 'Ok'. Flashtool will now preparing and after a while he say that you need to plug in your Xperia Arc.
8. Plug your usb into the port of the computer. Then put the usb in the Xperia Arc while holding the back button on your device.
9. Flashtool will flashing the ftf file on your Xperia Arc. After that unplug your Arc and start up. Follow the begin steps of Android.
10. Put on USB debugging and MSC (Settings > Sony Ericsson > Connection > MSC)
11. Now install/open Sony PC companion and after installing plug again your Arc on your computer and Sony will say that you can get a update to 4.0.4. He will give you the correct steps and will install it on your xperia Arc.
Enjoy your Xperia Arc with Android 4.0.4!
1. Windows xp is not required. It works also with 7.
2. This is pretty complicated. You can just flash the stock 4.0.4 ftf and you are done. No need for pc companion.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
Why do all of this when you can simply flash 4.0.4 ftf? Also people with unlocked bootloader can't use PC Companion.
Are you getting errors like "device not found" or "device offline" while trying to run ADB commands? Here's a quick way to troubleshoot your problem on Windows.
Steps
1. Ensure USB Debugging is enabled in Developer Options.
2. Verify current Google USB Driver is installed and that Device Manager is using that driver.
3. Update to latest version of ADB.
1. Ensure USB Debugging is enabled in Developer Options.
Enable Developer Options by going to Settings -> About Phone and tapping on "Build Number" multiple repeated times. You will be greeted with "You are a developer."
Now, under Settings -> Developer Options, ensure you check the box for "USB debugging."
2. Verify current Google USB Driver is installed and Device Manager is using that driver.
You may skip this step if Device Manager lists your phone as "Android Phone -> Android Composite ADB Interface." If it does not, this is likely your root cause.
Go to the Google USB Driver page and download the latest driver directly from Google. Extract the zip file to a folder you know and will remember in the future.
Open up Device Manger in Windows with your Nexus 5 connected. Whatever your Nexus 5 is currently detected as, right click on it and select Properties. Then, in the Driver tab, hit "Uninstall." If available, select "Delete the driver software for this device." and hit "OK." It will remove the old drivers.
Restart your computer.
After restarting, reconnect your Nexus 5. It should be recognized as an unknown device in the Device Manager. (If it isn't, try the previous driver deletion steps again.)
Right click on the unknown Nexus 5 device, choose Properties, and in the Driver tab again select "Update driver." Browse your computer manually by putting in the path to the new Google USB Drivers you unzipped to a folder of your choice in the beginning of this step. Choose next and your drivers should install! You'll know everything completed successfully when you see the phone listed under "Android Phone -> Android Composite ADB Interface" in Device Manager.
This is the most finicky process, so don't be afraid to reboot your computer a time or two and repeat these steps if they don't work on the first try.
3. Update to latest version of ADB.
This is a crucial step. The new version of ADB is required to work with the "USB debugging authorizations" setting.
Perhaps you know how to update ADB, in which case, just do it. However, here's a detailed manual approach to download JUST the adb suite from the SDK:
Go to the Google Android SDK website and choose "Use An Existing IDE" and click the "Download the SDK Tools for Windows." This will allow you to download only an 80 MB file rather than the whole 400 MB suite.
Install the SDK tools exe to a folder of your choosing.
Run SDK Manager and uncheck everything except for "Android SDK Platform-tools." This is the ADB and Fastboot bundle. Install that.
Navigate to your SDK Path as indicated at the top of your Android SDK Manager window. You will now see a freshly downloaded platform-tools folder containing ADB.exe, Fastboot.exe, and a host of other files. That folder is now your updated, portable ADB tools folder. You can move it anywhere you like as long as you run ADB from a command prompt window set to that directory.
After you've followed these procedures, running "ADB Devices" should trigger a prompt on your device to accept the RSA fingerprint of your computer. Accept it, and now all should be working as intended!
Questions? Ask below!
Thanks to:MaxRabbit
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Windows 8 Diagnosis
Originally Posted by Yorus
The following worked for me, since all of the suggestions mentioned here didn't work for me:
If you use a Windows 8.1 enterprise N or KN edition, install the Microsoft Media Feature Pack :
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2929699/en
Sounds too simple to be true but work instantly for me.
Hope it works you some of the people here looking for a solution
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Hey guys, sorry for my bad english. After some research I got unlocked my Bootloader on Windows 10.
Here a small guide.
YOUR WARRANTY IS VOID.
Im not responsible for any damage on your devices. Do that on your own risk.
NOTE:!! Your devices will reset all Data and Settings, so do a backup.
1. Go to : http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/ and select Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.
After this you get an E-Mail with an unlock Link.
2. Download Z5 Compact Drivers at : http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
After you downloaded this, you need to extract the drivers. Now you will find a file named "sa0113adb.inf" rightclick on this and "install".
3. Now Download Android SDK here : http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html "installer_r24.4.1-windows.exe" for Windows Users.
Install Android SDK after downloading. Now Start Android SDK and a list will appear. There you need to Select Google USB Drivers and click on "install".
4. Now you need to download the latest Fastboot Drivers here : http://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/fastboot-driver/
Now you need to replace the fastboot driver files with the file in C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver.
(Maybe you need to make all Files and Folders visible to see AppData)
5. Now you need to enable the developer options on your device. Thats easy, go into Settings and scroll down till "about my phone" then tap 10-20 times on "build number" after that you unlocked the developer options. Go into the developer options now and enable "usb debugging" and "oem unlock".
6. Now put your device into adb-mode. (Hold down "volume up" and put usb cable into device and computer). After that you need to install the adb drivers by going in the Windows-Device-Manager and right click on the unknown adb device. Select update driver and then search for the driver-software. Now select driver from a list. Now Search for something like "Sony sa0113adb" and install.
7. After that you need to open CMD.exe as Administrator, and type "cd C:\Users\YOUR USERNAME\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools"
Now you are in that folder.... Now type fastboot devices. When a device is listed you are ready to type your unlock code described on the website. (The link you got by E-Mail from Sony).
Now you can check the status here:
(In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.)
Well thats it. Sorry again for my bad english .....
NOTE:!! Your devices will reset all Data and Settings, so do a backup.
what is the comand for relock?
Hi,
There isn't Z5 Compact in the device list (It's up to Z4 Tablet Wifi)
How can I select Z5 Compact ?
EDIT : I can't even see any phone, only tablets, weird..
stynh said:
Hi,
There isn't Z5 Compact in the device list (It's up to Z4 Tablet Wifi)
How can I select Z5 Compact ?
EDIT : I can't even see any phone, only tablets, weird..
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No idea...I can't find any phones either.
EDIT: Maybe you could just try http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/email-verification/ directly
Thanks, I tried that yesterday and it said it was for Xperia Z4 Tablet Wifi but after I type my IMEI, it showed a code and I finally unlocked my BL
It seems that Sony has stopped its bootloader-unlock support for Xperia phones.
Sent from my E5823 using XDA-Developers mobile app
But you still can unlock it, even if it showed Xperia Z4 Tablet Wifi.
I did it yesterday
I found that, when your phone is dual sim, you have to use IMEI 2 to get the unlock code.....that's funny XD
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Unlock/debrand/desimlock Samsung Galaxy S i9000
[GUIDE/TUTORIAL/HOWTO] Unlock/debrand/desimlock Samsung Galaxy S i9000 for free in 2021
This detailed step-by-step guide helps you remove the provider locked on your Galaxy S phone using a Windows 10 PC.
### Make sure you read EVERY message starting with ###
CHANGELOG OF TUTORIAL
v1. Initial release
1 ) DOWNLOAD
- djibe Galaxy S i9000 debrand pack (47 MB) v1 : http://bit.ly/djibe-i9000-desimlock-pack
(contains all the required elements: Samsung USB drivers, SuperOneClick 2.3.3, Busybox, Galaxy S Unlock.apk)
2 ) CONTROL SIMLOCK ON YOUR PHONE
On your phone, open the dialer (as if you wanted to call a phone number) and type these keys:
Code:
*#7465625#
Phone returns this message:
Network Lock
[ON]
xxx
### If Network Lock is OFF, you can leave this tutorial now !
This technique was tested with latest official OS for Galaxy S i9000: Android Froyo 2.2.
### Debrand/desimlock cannot be executed from a custom ROM, you need the original one !
On phone, go to Settings > Applications > check Unknown sources,
now go to Settings > Applications > Development > and check USB Debugging.
3 ) INSTALL USB DRIVERS
Install the Samsung USB drivers from my pack.
Connect phone to PC and wait phone drivers installation.
4 ) ROOT PHONE
Desactivate your antivirus (Bitdefender and Windows defender blocked SuperOneClick from running on my PC).
Run SuperOneClick.exe from my pack.
(Make sure phone is connected and USB debugging is written in Android menu. If not, see above for USB debugging)
Click on Root and wait during operations.
When prompted, install Busybox.
When success message appears, you can close SuperOneClick.
### If root fails, your Antivirus deleted files. Redownload SuperOneClick and root again.
Now on phone: Open the new superuser app.
Tap on bottom left menu of phone to reveal app menu > Preferences > Automatic response > tap on Allow.
superuser will accept all operations (and prevent fail on next step).
5 ) UNLOCK/DEBRAND/DESIMLOCK PHONE
Connect phone to PC again.
Connect the phone as Mass USB storage.
Copy the 2 APK from my pack on main folder of phone's storage (phone appears as a USB key in Windows explorer).
Now open My Files app (standard Samsung app).
Scroll until you see BusyBox_v40*.apk.
Tap on it and select Package installer, confirm install.
Restart phone.
Now launch your new app Busybox Free.
### It can crash multiple times, try again until it doesn't.
Tap on Install button at the bottom of screen and wait during Busybox install.
Now open My Files app again.
Tap on Galaxy S Unlock apk file.
Tap on it and select Package installer, confirm install and Open app.
Once in Galaxy S Unlock app.
Sceen may become black, app is laggy. Just be patient.
Go to Unlock tab.
Tap on Step 1 Backup files and wait during backup of phone's IMEI.
Tap on yes to backup actual efs partition (phone's IMEI)
Continue with Step 2 > yes
Test a phone call. Restart phone.
And finish with step 3.
Reboot phone.
Go back to the dialer, type again *#7465625#
Network Lock is now [OFF]
Bravo !
Connect phone to PC as Mass USB storage again and save the Galaxy_S_Unlock folder located in the main folder of Internal storage.
Save it to a safe place on your PC.
Enjoy your freely debranded Samsung Galaxy S.
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Everything here failed ?
You can try GalaxSim Unlock app (I didn't).
Download from Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spocky.galaxsimunlock
Hi,
I bought another simlocked SGS to test this tuto again.
It went on very easily yesterday.