EDIT : Ok... It's magical, now that I posted this, I just get to root my phone... I found a new thread on a french website. In fact the only thing I changed from the other tries I made is that I started from the unbranded, generic 2.3.2 french firmware flashed thanks to Flashtool and then used GingerBreak (It took a few minutes, 10-15 mins.) to root, now I'm updating via OTA.
For those who want to try this way, here's the firmware.
Sorry for the useless post :/
Hi,
It's been a while I try to root my device, flashing it many times unsuccessfully to get the right rom, but no way.
I tried many ways to do it, following step by step many topics, used GingerBreak, SuperOneClick, anything I found, but nothing worked.
However I remember that some time ago, I did it and got root on my device, so why isn't it working now ?
Could someone help me ?
Thanks
Mate, it's all good that you managed to get root on your device but I don't know why you needed to look up another website. All the info you required has been available on XDA for ages.
A helpful tip - use the Search. You could have found the solution ages back and you wouldn't have to open a new thread for this. Sigh!
Swali said:
Could someone help me ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=965
xtacy! said:
All the info you required has been available on XDA for ages.
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And all the info found everywhere else stems from here in the first place 99% of the time.
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Hello,
Thanks to this topic : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045204
I've rooted my Arc successfully
But, since I've updated my Arc in 2.3.3 via Companion. My Arc is no more rooted !
Then my question is, can I root it again via this process : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045204
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I'm noob, then please accept my apologies if my question seems stupid..
Thank you,
Benoit
No you can't root it using the method you linked - at the moment that only works up to and including 2.3.2.
However, you are in luck - you can follow this method posted a few days ago and which seems to be working for most (haven't tried it myself yet):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115542
Merci
Thank you fo your answer, however I've already seen your link. And this method seems a little bit difficult for me.
Do you know if there is a chance that an easy method will appear later ?
Meyen said:
Merci
Thank you fo your answer, however I've already seen your link. And this method seems a little bit difficult for me.
Do you know if there is a chance that an easy method will appear later ?
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Who knows. We have to wait untill a new exploid hack is released. At the moment you can unlock your bootloader and flash a pre-rooted sys file or you can use the methode provided in the post up here.
Well, for now it doesn't seem like there is another option. But, the way things move around here, I'd expect there root to be available via another method at some point. However, I don't understand anything about how the devs do their magic (I just follow the instructions they provide) so unfortunately I can't speculate about how long it might be.
I have a locked bootloader so I don't know if I'll be able to use custom roms in the future (although I'm more than happy with root and 2.3.3). If you want to have a go at flashing the 2.3.2 firmware, rooting and then updating OTA to 2.3.3 then feel free to ask questions here and I or someone else will help you out (it isn't hard really).
Greetings, I did look for information here on the forum for 2 evenings. I cannot find any usable hint. Probably it is really too basic.
Anyway, I am trying to root and s-off this phone. I already did one - beginner's luck, I guess - without any problems using the wiki. On this one, I get an "[1] illegal instruction" as soon as I try to launch the psneuter.
So I do not have root. I tried it several times, re-read the wiki, I assumed I need to downgrade the firmware. Then I realized I do not know where to find it. The only place with similar info is Settings - About phone. But there I only find model number, Android version, baseband, kernel, build. In this order.
So please tell me how to check the firmware version, and if anybody can, what am I doing wrong that I cannot get root. I downloaded the files fresh and I do not get any error before adb shell ...psneuter. Thank you.
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I still do not know how to get to the firmware version, but after another factory reset, the procedure worked. Thank you.
spam2k6 said:
Greetings, I did look for information here on the forum for 2 evenings. I cannot find any usable hint. Probably it is really too basic.
Anyway, I am trying to root and s-off this phone. I already did one - beginner's luck, I guess - without any problems using the wiki. On this one, I get an "[1] illegal instruction" as soon as I try to launch the psneuter.
So I do not have root. I tried it several times, re-read the wiki, I assumed I need to downgrade the firmware. Then I realized I do not know where to find it. The only place with similar info is Settings - About phone. But there I only find model number, Android version, baseband, kernel, build. In this order.
So please tell me how to check the firmware version, and if anybody can, what am I doing wrong that I cannot get root. I downloaded the files fresh and I do not get any error before adb shell ...psneuter. Thank you.
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I still do not know how to get to the firmware version, but after another factory reset, the procedure worked. Thank you.
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On the About Phone screen, if the Android version is 2.3 then you need to downgrade
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Thank you. The wiki is saying 1.75, 1.34 or something like that. That is what I was looking in the phone for. My Android version was 2.2 though, ok, thanks again.
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Thank you. The wiki is saying 1.75, 1.34 or something like that. That is what I was looking in the phone for. My Android version was 2.2 though, ok, thanks again.
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Ah, sorry, I forgot about that. Power off, hold the volume down button while powering on and select system info
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After looking in every related topic i found this one. I have the exact same problem. I don't want to start the rooting process before i know if i have donwgrade or not. Iv'e spent hours trying to figure out if i need to or not. does anyone know how to find out what my firmware version is? my android version is 2.2
Thanx!
danihaif said:
After looking in every related topic i found this one. I have the exact same problem. I don't want to start the rooting process before i know if i have donwgrade or not. Iv'e spent hours trying to figure out if i need to or not. does anyone know how to find out what my firmware version is? my android version is 2.2
Thanx!
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If you're running 2.2, you're fine... no downgrade required. This is the method I used and it worked flawlessly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160
So folks.
Just reached home with my new phone, an Xperia Arc S LT18a, I believe.
I'm stuck with this firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 which doesn't seem to have an easy way to get a custom ROM on it yet. Sucks that I didn't read about this before heading out to buy a phone.
I went through one of the guides here and had the bootloader unlocked via Sony's website. However, the rooting instructions didn't work. So searched further and realised the issue.
I've seen people say that they've done it by downgrading to a lower firmware, rooting it and then upgrading the firmware OTA again. Then I read that upgrading firmware OTA with an unlocked bootloader will brick my phone. So I'm not trying that.
Any help on how I could go about this? Simple step by step instructions would be very welcomed, since I don't really know much about flashing various bootloaders and ROMs considering I just bought the phone.
Thanks for reading!
there are many threads relating to this problem....plz read & search before posting....
Well i believe the answer to your questions lie in this Thread ...
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Hope i was helpful ....
Flash the zip I attached to this post through CWM. That's it, you're rooted
Thanks!
I used the above zip file, but from a different thread and got it working. Cheers to both of you!
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Flash the zip I attached to this post through CWM. That's it, you're rooted
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How can I have CWM on my phone? If I will flash phone I will do it with rooted ROM not stock. For me it's closed circle because I need root'ed device to load CWM on it, and I need CWM to make root.
Can someone explain me it?
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How can I have CWM on my phone? If I will flash phone I will do it with rooted ROM not stock. For me it's closed circle because I need root'ed device to load CWM on it, and I need CWM to make root.
Can someone explain me it?
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With unlocked bootloader, one can easily flash a custom kernel with CWM, then flash the zip file.
Try reading this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
jason statham said:
So folks.
Just reached home with my new phone, an Xperia Arc S LT18a, I believe.
I'm stuck with this firmware 4.0.2.A.0.62 which doesn't seem to have an easy way to get a custom ROM on it yet. Sucks that I didn't read about this before heading out to buy a phone.
I went through one of the guides here and had the bootloader unlocked via Sony's website. However, the rooting instructions didn't work. So searched further and realised the issue.
I've seen people say that they've done it by downgrading to a lower firmware, rooting it and then upgrading the firmware OTA again. Then I read that upgrading firmware OTA with an unlocked bootloader will brick my phone. So I'm not trying that.
Any help on how I could go about this? Simple step by step instructions would be very welcomed, since I don't really know much about flashing various bootloaders and ROMs considering I just bought the phone.
Thanks for reading!
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I when I rooted my locked bootloader ARC S, I read "The Nutshell Arc Guide" at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
Before you start messing with the phone, please see the entire guide first.
Hope I can helped.
Cheers
Hello
I thank everyone who helped me make my Xperia Root, was difficult but with everyone's help I finally did, then, Thanks!
However I still remained a doubt, I think it's the last of them
My Xperia Arc and S used LT18i 4.0.2.a.0.62 Version (Without Root)
So I downloaded the version 4.0.2.a.0.42 and done using Root UnlockRoot, worked perfectly and now my phone is LT18i, With ROOT version 4.0.2.a.0.42
But I wish I could enjoy the latest version of Firmware (To keep my phone updated), it is possible to update it for newer versions and still keep the Root it? Or I would have to download the new firmware, unlock the bootloader and make the various processes Root?
If in case the answer is "Yes" it is possible to upgrade, what are the possible means? At PCC could update it without losing the Root?
Thank you!
Did you really need to start a new thread.
READ! - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
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Did you really need to start a new thread.
READ! - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
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I looked this Topic, but not what I thought would be appropriate to update my firmware and still keep my Root
I'm kinda lost on that topic because I am not American, I am using the Google translation
Would you tell me what topic I should follow?
Sorry for the problems, but besides being Noob I do not know English
thank you
raitos said:
I looked this Topic, but not what I thought would be appropriate to update my firmware and still keep my Root
I'm kinda lost on that topic because I am not American, I am using the Google translation
Would you tell me what topic I should follow?
Sorry for the problems, but besides being Noob I do not know English
thank you
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Well you understand and write English well enough.
Flashing via PCC or SEUS will wipe your Phone, so the best way is to use the flashtool to flash a ICS ROM then use the Root kit to root.
As I'm a bit lost, I'll do a different kind of question
If I download the Firmware 4.1.B.0.431, I am able to do it with Root SuperOne Click or UnlockRoot? Or it would be necessary as well as the various processes .62 ftf?
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Ready! I think now I finally got
But wanted to know if we do not have any problem doing that ...
1-I downloaded the .42 version and did ftf Root (I do not know if it was unlocked BootLoader)
2-I did the update to version .62 ftf by phone
3-Ready, the phone is working and is also active with the Super Admin (Root)
4-With this process I have some problem with the phone?
raitos said:
As I'm a bit lost, I'll do a different kind of question
If I download the Firmware 4.1.B.0.431, I am able to do it with Root SuperOne Click or UnlockRoot?
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I am here to help you learn, not spoon feed you information. So read the links I have given you which answer that question. If you can read my my replies well enough then you should be able to read the guides.
XperienceD said:
I am here to help you learn, not spoon feed you information. So read the links I have given you which answer that question. If you can read my my replies well enough then you should be able to read the guides.
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This well know, do what ...
I just think it would not kill me know dara is no problem or not, after all is what i have a doubt
But okay, thanks for everything
Hi guys. Although I rooted my own Samsung ages ago, I haven't had to root anything in ages and my bro in law has asked me to look into rooting his Arc S.
What I seemed to be noticing is the need to unlock the bootloader first but I'm not sure where to start.
Is there some sort of 1-click method at all? He does want to stay with the stock OS so it is only the root he wants.
Thanks guys.
There are many possibilities to root without unlocking bootloader. Searching would have exposed you with many guides.
First of all - What are the Android version and build number of the phone?
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Hi guys. Although I rooted my own Samsung ages ago, I haven't had to root anything in ages and my bro in law has asked me to look into rooting his Arc S.
What I seemed to be noticing is the need to unlock the bootloader first but I'm not sure where to start.
Is there some sort of 1-click method at all? He does want to stay with the stock OS so it is only the root he wants.
Thanks guys.
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Hi. I have posted earlier a working version of how to do it.
You can find it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49240275&postcount=1378
This post shows how to get Ultimate HD on your Arc S, but has working links to programs and ROMs, so you can use that.
I personally do recommend Ultimate, because it is just so much smoother. My phone was lagging and all the programs were slowing it down, but now it's super smooth and I always have space in the ROM.
Soon I'll post a complete recommendation on how to get the most out of your Arc S.
Hope this helped.
thanks guys.
the android version is 4.0.3
the build is 4.1.A.0.562
These 2 topics will help you. Both root your phone, which one you will use, is up to you (which ones seems easier).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038 - this one works only on 4.1.A.0.562
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219711 - should work on every firmware