I just updated my phone from 2.32 to 2.33. I had 2.32 rooted with gingerbreak. I have been doing some research on this forum and read that you cannot root 2.33 with gingerbreak. However, when I google'd it, lots of people claim that they rooted their 2.33 with gingerbreak. Is this possible? If its not possible please post a link that explains how to root without gingerbreak. I don't know anything about unlocking bootloaders or anything like that however I see people saying that they have v 2.33 rooted. How exactly do you do this?
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XDA Senior Moderator Chainfire has released a GingerBreak apk file that helps you to get you root access on your phones running Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread. Actually, Android Exploid Crew developed GingerBreak Exploit and this apk is made on this exploit.
As per developer, the apk can work on some Honeycomb and Froyo versions also.
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Well guys I can confirm that gingerbreak 1.20 does not work on android gingerbread 2.33.
http://www.techofweb.com/technology/root-android-gingerbread-gingerbreak.html
Gingerbreaks "loophole" was patched when 2.3.3 was released by SE other phones 2.3.3 that it works on will not have had it patched. If you want 2.3.3 rooted you will have to downgrade to 2.3.2 with flashtool and then root then do the OTA update to keep root on 2.3.3. See here for a guide. You will be flashing the 2.3.2 uk generic but it works fine with no problems on the r800a.
so how do i root 2.33. Ive seen lots of people say they have 2.33 rooted. How did they do it?
We used autoroot. Some used super one click
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jdz7t8 said:
so how do i root 2.33. Ive seen lots of people say they have 2.33 rooted. How did they do it?
We used autoroot. Some used super one click
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We have unlocked bootloaders. Thats why some of us can root easly
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how do you unlock a bootloader?
Mozza2k11 said:
If you want 2.3.3 rooted you will have to downgrade to 2.3.2 with flashtool and then root then do the OTA update to keep root on 2.3.3. See here for a guide.
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Read my post again. Follow the guide i posted in the above post to get root with a locked bootloader. Its pointless unlocking your bootloader if all you want to do is root. Working Root on 2.3.3 locked bootloaders! (Works on all Xperia Plays except R800X)
OK I'm going to try now, I just have one question though. Can I unroot the phone?
Yes if you open gingerbreak again (once rooted) it has the option to unroot. Or you could just do a fresh install if needs be.
OK I flashed to the UK Firmware, I have not rooted yet but i noticed when i try to use 3g it asks me what network, then i choose rogers and it says im registered on the network then it keeps saying "could not download settings. Retry?"
Also after I finished flashing it said i should power on the phone and enable unknown sources and usb debugging which i did, then when i plugged it back in it asked me whether i had an Xperia ARC or MINI. I am using a PLAY [r800a] so i clicked cancel. Is that OK?
jdz7t8 said:
OK I'm going to try now, I just have one question though. Can I unroot the phone?
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To unroot, Simply delete su from /system/xbin/ and superuser.apk from /system/app/
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I just unlocked my bootloader and flashed one of the generic roms but they are already at 2.3.3. How do I get back to 2.3.2 to use gingerbreak and then OTA update. Or is there another way? Thanks!
No only solution for now is flash downgrading and using OTA update to ahve Root on 2.3.3. So reflash with a 2.3.2 version, Root, use OTA update to get tback to 2.3.3
PS sorry didn't see you where unlocked, this solution is for locked phones
Or do this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044201
Hi from what I ve read ota is not a good idea after unlocking bootloader ,think it bricks your phone for some reason.
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Cholerabob said:
No only solution for now is flash downgrading and using OTA update to ahve Root on 2.3.3. So reflash with a 2.3.2 version, Root, use OTA update to get tback to 2.3.3
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Mate, if the OP followed your instructions, he'd end up bricking his phone.
Please be careful in giving advice.
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In the end I flashed the latest regional firmware for my region using flashtool then applied the relevant rooted img file via fasttool...learned a lot last night
Now I just need to find a way of doing a nandroid backup a la my old desire so I can save this state.
xtacy! said:
Mate, if the OP followed your instructions, he'd end up bricking his phone.
Please be careful in giving advice.
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had not noticed the unlocked part
Easiest way is to:
*Download*
3.0.A.2.181 Generic World: http://www.mediafire.com/?y9s73andrl4bllc
*Use Flashtool to Flash back to .181*
Flashtool: http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
*Use Gingerbreak after you flashed back*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
*After it have rebooted and active, go to settings and do a OTA over wireless.
Nepturion said:
Easiest way is to:
*Download*
3.0.A.2.181 Generic World: http://www.mediafire.com/?y9s73andrl4bllc
*Use Flashtool to Flash back to .181*
Flashtool: http://www.multiupload.com/7H4JT35B6G
*Use Gingerbreak after you flashed back*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
*After it have rebooted and active, go to settings and do a OTA over wireless.
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As I and xtacy have already stated this method is not a good idea after bootloader unlock
As it bricks your phone
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Ok. I got my xperia play r800i a few weeks ago. I think it's sim free since I bought it on pay as you go with a T-Mobile sim. I bought it with 2.3.3 but I updated it to 2.3.4 OTA (over the air). My question is that am I still able to root it? I just want to root it to an extent where there are no bloatwares or any hogging apps that aren't needed by me. Can someone tell me the easiest to root the phone for a noob? I've read the thread where it explains what root is but I don't understand why there are many roms/bootloaders and what is a kernal?
Look in Android development forum for xperia play. There is superoneclick and zergrush.
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Just use SuperOneClick to root then use Titanium Backup to remove bloat
Oh ok. Thanks. But can someone tell me why there are slot of bootloaders out there and what is a kernel?
And btw, can I update over the air to any future updates if I've rooted?
So if im going to root, then should I use super one click with zergrush or doomlrod? And what's the difference?
TwilightLoz said:
Oh ok. Thanks. But can someone tell me why there are slot of bootloaders out there and what is a kernel?
And btw, can I update over the air to any future updates if I've rooted?
So if im going to root, then should I use super one click with zergrush or doomlrod? And what's the difference?
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bootloaders need to be unlocked toflash new kernels
kernel (Google it)
zergrush and superoneclick are the same basically superoneclick. and. zergrush both use the same exploit for the xperia play.
doomlrod makes customs kernels with overclocking and more
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but ive read that you can unroot if you root your phone using the doomlrod v3 exploit...
anyways, so should i root with zergrush?
you can unroot your phone using any method.
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I bought mt play tomorrow nd updated it to 2.3.4 now I want to root it using doomlord toolkit but in one post I read dat it cant be rooted after updating to any gb after nov 2011 so how can I root my phone now?
Check your firmware version and report back. I'll tell you if it can be rooted. If not, I'll give you the solution.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
When I brought it it was 2.3.2 nd after update 2.3.4. build no. 4.0.2.A.0.42
Nd baseband vs. 8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028D-56
What you can do is downgrade back to 2.3.3 and root. Then get voodoo ota rootkeeper. If you then back-up your root and download superuser, you will be able to ota to 2.3.4 (Make sure to check temp unroot box before ota update)
That's how I got to keep root on mine
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der isnt any other simple method coz i read somewhere dat .62 firmware cannot be rooted but .42 can still be rooted
thnx bt i rooted my play now thnx again for ur reply though
I was going to let you know zergRush will work, but I guess that isn't necessary now.
Like you said, .42 still works.
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hi mohitdhiman
i also xperia play user can u pls teach me how to root my xplay pls step by step
captain67 said:
I was going to let you know zergRush will work, but I guess that isn't necessary now.
Like you said, .42 still works.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
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Will it work with my r800x now 2.3.4? I think its .52
greenskull13 said:
Will it work with my r800x now 2.3.4? I think its .52
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Nope. You'll have to figure out another way.
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greenskull13 said:
Will it work with my r800x now 2.3.4? I think its .52
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Flash back to 2.3.3, root using zergrush method, do the ota update install update and enjoy root on your 2.3.4 r800x
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swindel1122 said:
i also xperia play user can u pls teach me how to root my xplay pls step by step
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If ur firmware ver. Is .42 then u can use doomlord's tool kit (zergRush) its easy (one click root) nd if it is .62 den u will have to unlock ur play's bootloader.
hi
i have rooted the xperia play using super one click,
rom manager knows the phone is rooted
titanium also knows
cwm app from play also knows it rooted
i chose the cwm 5 from there.
not sure if the memory card is partioned, but not sure if that is anything to do with it.
when i want to make nandroid on phone it accepts it but it does nt go to
cwm the phone just restarts and no sign of the the backing up happening.
can you please let me know where i went wrong.
i dont remember anythign like this when i had my htc desire rooted. but yeah if oyu could help me,
very gratefull.
peace
So I forgot to use Voodoo to save my root x.x. I wanted to remove bloatware off of my Play but now I can't. I tried unlocking my Bootloader with Flashtool but I have CDMA. I tried looking everywhere but nothing works. I tried SuperOneClick and that didn't work.
Is there anyway I can downgrade to 2.3.3 or something? I just want my root back.
Thanks.
xX760Xx said:
So I forgot to use Voodoo to save my root x.x. I wanted to remove bloatware off of my Play but now I can't. I tried unlocking my Bootloader with Flashtool but I have CDMA. I tried looking everywhere but nothing works. I tried SuperOneClick and that didn't work.
Is there anyway I can downgrade to 2.3.3 or something? I just want my root back.
Thanks.
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You can usr flashtool to flash 2.3.3 again I believe
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Can you link me to a guide please?
http://www.xperiagamer.com
They have answers for a LOT of questions. Then again, so do these forums. Good luck!
I have the Xperia Play r800x with android version 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.E.0.57 and have verizon as a carrier.i recently encountered a problem with my internal memory. it was getting filled up. so i attempted to root it(hoping to gain acess so i could delete some bloatware) with various programs like Superoneclick.I tried SuperOneClick and each time the program would go nonresponsive after reaching step #7. Phone is in USB debug and connected to PC. so im asking my fellow peers of xda any help/advice? because i have no idea what the issue is.
U might have to root a different way because Sony devices are weird like that.
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Download flashtool downgrade to 2.3.3 root with flashtool upgrade to 2.3.4
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thanks any reccomendations?
Captainfrost said:
Download flashtool downgrade to 2.3.3 root with flashtool upgrade to 2.3.4
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thank you but any idea where to get that from?
any how do i downgrade/upgrade?
Searching?
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wisesonAC said:
I have the Xperia Play r800x with android version 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.E.0.57 and have verizon as a carrier.i recently encountered a problem with my internal memory. it was getting filled up. so i attempted to root it(hoping to gain acess so i could delete some bloatware) with various programs like Superoneclick.I tried SuperOneClick and each time the program would go nonresponsive after reaching step #7. Phone is in USB debug and connected to PC. so im asking my fellow peers of xda any help/advice? because i have no idea what the issue is.
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2.3.4 can't be rooted. You need to downgrade to 2.3.3, root it, and then upgrade to 2.3.4 . Search any of the numerous threads on here about the Verizon 2.3.4 update and you will find it.
Rogue Leader said:
2.3.4 can't be rooted. You need to downgrade to 2.3.3, root it, and then upgrade to 2.3.4 . Search any of the numerous threads on here about the Verizon 2.3.4 update and you will find it.
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2.3.4 Can be rooted, with an unlocked bootloader by simply flashing Superuser zip in recovery
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wisesonAC said:
thank you but any idea where to get that from?
any how do i downgrade/upgrade?
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You can get flash tool from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
And the Verizon 2.3.3 Flash tool File from here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?kr3906krik88bkt
216Monster said:
2.3.4 Can be rooted, with an unlocked bootloader by simply flashing Superuser zip in recovery
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Correct but he said he was stock, and the free way would be to downgrade and then update and upgrade
so to correct myself yes 2.3.4 can be rooted if you pay to unlock your bootloader.
Rogue Leader said:
Correct but he said he was stock, and the free way would be to downgrade and then update and upgrade
so to correct myself yes 2.3.4 can be rooted if you pay to unlock your bootloader.
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I know, I can't help but stress unlocking the bootloader I guess
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sometimes when superoneclick gets stuck, just reset the usb connection
toggle usb debugging (turn it off then back on) or disconnect the usb cable