would i loose root if i update it via SEUS?...
Yes .. Root will be lost if u update via SEUS..
Updating Over The Air keeps root though..
But u can still flash DooMKernel to get root back.
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you want to say that i can update via SEUS and flash it with that to have a root on new update?
rYuuk said:
But u can still flash DooMKernel to get root back.
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hey u can update via SEUS or FOTA (OTA) ONLY IF U ARE HAVING YOUR locked BOOTLOADER otherwise seus won't work and ota will break your phone.....
you can flash ftf files if u are having unlocked BL....
This update needs to be instaled over SEUS (OTA not work this time)
My bootloader is LOCKED
and i have root-ed 2.3.3, rooted with gingerbreak...followed tutorial on this site...
so i can update via SEUS without loosinj ROOT?
Everytime you use SEUS (PC Companion) you will remove root. Because it flashes the phone in much more extent (taking out root) compared to OTA. That's why the OTA retains the root, it just updates modules and does not entirely flash the phone.
For phones with locked bootloaders, the OTA is the way to update with root retained.
and just one question more..
what is best (your oppinions)
2.3.3 rooted
or
2.3.4 un rooted with
xLoud
zoom in picture mod
and more features
Latest 2.3.3 with root and all the features you posted is the best.
2.3.4 isn't out yet...
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how can i do that..
2.3.3 with root and all this features from 2.3.4?
electrash said:
how can i do that..
2.3.3 with root and all this features from 2.3.4?
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2.3.4 isn't out yet.
Stock firmware (by Sony Ericsson)
4.0.A.2.368 - Android 2.3.3 (newest official) (updated launcher, CRT display off animation, theme support, xLOUD, faster boot time, ...)
This update is also available on PC Companion for most users with 3.0.1! (will kill root)
HOW TO GET A ROOTED 4.0:
1. Flash back to 2.3.2 (Arc users: use this file with Flashtool, Neo users: flash to Generic Trade Germany with Wotanserver)
2. Root with Gingerbreak, do not do anything else
3. Update from the phone (Settings -> About -> Software update)
4. Done!
Arc
Available on Wotanserver.com (click for customization list)
Flashtool (LT15i): Generic Global (mirror) -Nordic Telia Branded
Neo
Available on Wotanserver.com (click for customization list)
Flashtool: Hong Kong (not sure if it's generic, I recommend wotanserver if you don't mind losing user data)
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Can i flash my Arc with 4.0.A.2.368 - Android 2.3.3 and stay rooted?
electrash said:
Can i flash my Arc with 4.0.A.2.368 - Android 2.3.3 and stay rooted?
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Yeah if you flash back and ota or flash a prerooted Rom if your bootloader is unlocked.
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ROOT on upgraded 2.3.4 from SEUS
electrash said:
would i loose root if i update it via SEUS?...
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The Answer to this question is c l e a r l y NO !
Here's what happened to me provided it may help someone to whom the same occured.
I was rooted 2.3.4 through dataguben's tutorial (flash .184 then .181 then gingerbreak and finish with OTA) Everything was fine then i decided to unlock bootloader to get Cyanogen and test it. Had CM7 running a few days but it doesn't support HDMI and some other stuff regarding camera. Anyway, i decided to get back to STOCKROM but for some reason, the backup i made on recovery would not restore (freezed on SE logo). I flashed back through datagubben's method but on OTA, SuRpRiSe ! ! ! ------> PHONE BRICKED !
So the OTA with unlocked Bootloader BrIcKs the phone.
REMEDY : go to http://www.mediafire.com/?g1b5j712ajx4yjd and download the small 99.8 KB relocking file. Use flashtool to relock your bootloader. Once done you'll reboot on the version you were on just before the OTA bricked the phone. Since now it's impossible to upgrade through OTA the only option left to have ROOTED 2.3.4 is to upgrade through the latest version of SEUS http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1317636927/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.10.7.exe and go for an upgrade. Once done, plug back your phone to flashtool (USE VERSION 0.4.2 or above) and click on root. Be patient as this requires flashtool to go through TWO steps to ROOT your phone. Your ARC will then reboot and you should have SUPERUSER among your applications.
Thanks to XDA community for all the great tips given here and there to help each other.
PS: If you want one full application that gives sense to a rooted phone's existence, try ROM ToolBox and that's it. It's awesome.
It is very old thread, why do you spam and refreshing this.
It is solved long time ago.
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electrash said:
It is very old thread, why do you spam and refreshing this.
It is solved long time ago.
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Hi.
You may consider this as a spam if you like, but if this maximizes the chances for someone who's in trouble with his/her phone to find answers, i don't mind refreshing this. Besides, "out of time & context posts" helped me figure out new directions to repair my phone.
All the best ...
Related
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
Hi... first of all, thanks in advance for everything that XDA foruns give to everyone...
I have locked bootloader (SIM Card locked by TMN - Portugal), on a R800i Xperia Play
I have downgraded to 2.3.2, rooted by ginger, OTA upgraded to 2.3.3 under UK generic 4.0.A.2.368 - all fine
Im rooted on 2.3.3, but OTA to 2.3.4 still didnt come out and i really want to try 2.3.4 whitout loosing root.
So, I read in that post, people saying its possible to root on Nordic 2.3.4 and my question is:
- Can I make the update to 2.3.4 using PCC, and then root using the metod on refered post? The meaning of this is to get the update via PC Companion, loose root, but gain it again when already updated in 2.3.4
I noob and cant post in development area...
Once again, thanks in advance
Even after an OTA update to v2.3.4, you'll be able to gain root again with the zergRush method.
CrimsonSentinel13 said:
Even after an OTA update to v2.3.4, you'll be able to gain root again with the zergRush method.
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I dont want to OTA update... I want to update via PC Companion because OTA isnt avaiable...Im actualy on 2.3.3 rooted. Can I update via PC Companion to 2.3.4 (I will loose root) then gain root again with zergRush method?
Thanks in advance for your response...
Regardless of what version you're using or will be using on your phone, it can be rooted...
Perfect... Perfect... Perfect!!!! Will try... Tks a lot for this
use this tread
feioso said:
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
Hi... first of all, thanks in advance for everything that XDA foruns give to everyone...
I have locked bootloader (SIM Card locked by TMN - Portugal), on a R800i Xperia Play
I have downgraded to 2.3.2, rooted by ginger, OTA upgraded to 2.3.3 under UK generic 4.0.A.2.368 - all fine
Im rooted on 2.3.3, but OTA to 2.3.4 still didnt come out and i really want to try 2.3.4 whitout loosing root.
So, I read in that post, people saying its possible to root on Nordic 2.3.4 and my question is:
- Can I make the update to 2.3.4 using PCC, and then root using the metod on refered post? The meaning of this is to get the update via PC Companion, loose root, but gain it again when already updated in 2.3.4
I noob and cant post in development area...
Once again, thanks in advance
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Use this link I used it and updated to 2.3.4 no problem. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634
Many Thanks...
Hey... this worked very well for me... Thanks a lot for everything.
I didnt have to wait on OTA, or unlock bootloader as well, so will share my experience for all off you still waiting on OTA:
- Used un-root option on gingerbreak in v2.3.3 (only by safe)
- Upgraded via PC Companion to v.2.3.4
- Did a factory reset and cleaned SD Card (only by safe)
- Used zergRush method to gain root
R800i TMN - Portugal
locked bootloader
v2.3.4 rooted
THANKS ONCE AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP... THANKS FOR XDA FORUNS EXISTING!!!
is there any way to root arc 2.3.4 :: 4.0.2.A.0.62 ::
.. i was very happy when i had 4.0.2.a.0.42 rooted because lots of programs i im using have to root so please help me what i have to do ??...
.62 can't be rooted(yet), unless you use a custom kernel.
sinkster©
omar-su said:
is there any way to root arc 2.3.4 :: 4.0.2.A.0.62 ::
.. i was very happy when i had 4.0.2.a.0.42 rooted because lots of programs i im using have to root so please help me what i have to do ??...
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You have to downgrade to .42, and then use zerRush tool for make root.
omar-su said:
is there any way to root arc 2.3.4 :: 4.0.2.A.0.62 ::
.. i was very happy when i had 4.0.2.a.0.42 rooted because lots of programs i im using have to root so please help me what i have to do ??...
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Yes, me too lost the root after updating to 4.0.2.A.0.62.....Waiting for the rooting process soon....Since i got the rooting process from Xda
virt123 said:
Yes, me too lost the root after updating to 4.0.2.A.0.62.....Waiting for the rooting process soon....Since i got the rooting process from Xda
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i just bought my arc s
and after the initial setup guide, my phone offered me to update it to 4.0.2.A.0.62.
And, I guess, if I want to root it, i shouldn't upgrade it?
i know, it's off topic, but, please help me, i bought it like two hours ago
M3do said:
i just bought my arc s
and after the initial setup guide, my phone offered me to update it to 4.0.2.A.0.62.
And, I guess, if I want to root it, i shouldn't upgrade it?
i know, it's off topic, but, please help me, i bought it like two hours ago
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Excatly. Keep the current version and root. .62 doesn't offer any significant advantages.
Hello. I also just got my Arc S, and updated it to .62, even before I thinked that I will maybe want to root it and uninstall blotware. So, can I downgrade to 58. or 42. and then root it? If, yes how can I do this?
Few more questions:
1.How can I check if I have locked or unlocket bootloader?
2.How to root ARC S with 58. or 42. firmware?
3.Can I unroot it after removing unnessesary apps?
Tnx for help, and sorry for bad English.
The simplest way to have root on .62 is while on .42(or if too late - downgrade to .42), root with flashtool, and update over the air. Root remains that way. Don't modify anything in system folder before the update, or it will fail.
Hello. I also just got my Arc S, and updated it to .62, even before I thinked that I will maybe want to root it and uninstall blotware. So, can I downgrade to 58. or 42. and then root it? If, yes how can I do this?
Few more questions:
1.How can I check if I have locked or unlocket bootloader?
2.How to root ARC S with 58. or 42. firmware?
3.Can I unroot it after removing unnessesary apps?
Tnx for help, and sorry for bad English.
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1. If you didn't unlock, you are with locked bootloader
2. With flashtool is the easiest way
3. Why should you do that?
.;'.
the firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42 is much more better than 4.0.2.A.0.62...
.. i am correct..???
ArcMan09 said:
the firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42 is much more better than 4.0.2.A.0.62...
.. i am correct..???
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I don't think so...
And where do I find .42 firmware for Arc S? And it should work in Slovenia.
Can you give instructions on how to downgrade via flashtools, and how to root after that?
Tnx
Here's the .42 for central europe, it should work in Slovenia.
http://hotfile.com/dl/132979854/d30d32f/Xperia_Arc_(LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf.7z.html
Download and install flashtool - http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
Put the phone in debug mode, start the program, plug the phone, wait to detect, select flash - flashmode and follow the instructions. Then root with flashtool, after restart. There are many threads on how to use flashtool, search.
THX All ... Waiting 4 root 4 .62..
Hi, again. So I downgraded to .42, rooted with Flashtool and OTA updated to 62. and root remained. But now I have unlocked the bootloader by fastboot, and Superuser icon in still in the menu and if I conect the phone to Flashtool it says "root access alowed". So did root remained, at unlocking the bootloader, or should I root it again.
Sorry for silly questions, and sorry for bad English.
SEK610i said:
Hi, again. So I downgraded to .42, rooted with Flashtool and OTA updated to 62. and root remained. But now I have unlocked the bootloader by fastboot, and Superuser icon in still in the menu and if I conect the phone to Flashtool it says "root access alowed". So did root remained, at unlocking the bootloader, or should I root it again.
Sorry for silly questions, and sorry for bad English.
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just try it.
if you can access superuser(give root permission to specific app eg. root explorer, no frills cpu, etc) then you are rooted.
if you've unlocked BL, do not confirm OTA upgrade anymore!
gogo415
Hello!
I want to downgrade too from .62 to .42 but i cant find the appropriate firmware. I'm from Romania, could the above "central europe" firmware work for me too? If not, could someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
Yeah, that one works, use that one
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for bo6o
I have a question, I rooted my Xperia Arc S with OneSuperClick.
Will updating to the new firmware unroot it? You mentioned that if it was rooted using FlashTool it would not unroot... what about this other tool I mention?
Thanks for any help in advance.
bo6o said:
1. If you didn't unlock, you are with locked bootloader
2. With flashtool is the easiest way
3. Why should you do that?
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One reason why I would want is because Good for enterprise (corporate email) doesn't support rooted phones .. so I can remove bloatware and unroot it back
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this page will help you I tried the "[Tutorial]Root with recoveryLT15i " and it's all done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
I rooted my Arc using Zergrush, and now I have a notification to root OTA. Will doing so brick my Arc?
Also if I u update using PC Companion, can I root 0.62 using Zergrush?
Zak.
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if you update with seus or PC companion you will loose root. .62 cannot be rooted at this time directly with a locked bootloader.
if you have not uninstalled any system apps then you can do an OTA update (directly from the phone) and maintain root.
if you have uninstalled system apps then you will need to re-flash with flash tool a .42 or.58 rom root it then do an OTA update to .62.
I havent deleted any app and i Cant update it. Why? U flashed the worldwide rom 2.3.3 for this Arc.
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I tried ota on my rooted arc but.showed error. Then I did it with pc comp,
I'd advise u not to upgrade to 62 as
It can't be rooted!!
Xperia Arc (rooted)
Afzal57hhh said:
I tried ota on my rooted arc but.showed error. Then I did it with pc comp,
I'd advise u not to upgrade to 62 as
It can't be rooted!!
Xperia Arc (rooted)
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Use stock fw. 42 first then update using OTA. It work. Had tried it succesfully days ago but return back to .42 because feels it nothing special. Charging up also take more time on fw.62
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Root .42 & Update to .62
First backup all your Data Apps and Settings using Titanium Backup Pro.
No need to buy that, just google it and download.
Install Titanium Backup Pro,
Backup all your Data Apps and Settings
If u want to update OTA ........
a) Your Boot loader should not be unlocked (Default setting by Sony Ericsson) so relock your bootloader
b) Root your phone which is running on .42 firmware using the latest Flashtools v 0.6.8
Note :
i.First install Flash tool.
ii.Connect the phone in Flash Mode
iii.Flash it with 4.0.2.A.0.42
iv.Turn on the phone when flashing complete
v.Connect the phone with usb debbuging enabled.
vi.Open the Flashtool
vii.Then press the lock icon on flashtool.
viii.Phone will automatically reeboot after done
c) After rooting update your phone OTA
Update Center
Turn on data network and use the Update center app which is by default in your applist
If u have accidently removed it then i an uploading it to BOX for you to download
Link ...
http://www.box.com/s/scxny2fk0fghi03ei737
Hi guys, didnt follow the forum for a while due to big problem with PC, so i need simple and clear answer to my question.
I have now baseband .56, firmware .42
Would OTA update to .62 remove ROOT or ROOT will be remain and functional.
My girl update shes xperia neo, and root remain and it is quitly functional, but dosent know how arc respond to this.
Also if ROOT is removed, how can i root it on .62
Thx
Root will remain if you upgrade OTA.
remember don't ever update ota if you unlocked the bootloader
blue-88 said:
remember don't ever update ota if you unlocked the bootloader
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It aint a big deal...nothing would happen! More or less you won't be able to update! Relocking the boot loader would do the thing! But if you removed some bloatware then you might consider flashing the same firmware you are using again, wiping everything and then rooting it again! And then doing the OTA update!
Making an nandroid backup before reflashing the firmware is required so that you can restore your apps and settings! Many people ran into the problem where ota update wont work even with locked boot loader and they pin pointed removing some system apps or bloatware for it! Well in that case i already suggested you!
If i helped you, hit the thanks button!
Xperia Arc |Acronium 7.2| |DooMkernel v19|
OTA Upgrade
If u want to update OTA ........
a) Your Boot loader should not be unlocked (Default setting by Sony Ericsson)
b) Root your phone which is running on .42 firmware using the latest Flashtools v 0.6.8
Note : i.First install Flash tool.
ii.Connect the phone with usb debbuging enabled.
iii.Then press the lock icon on flashtool.
iv.Phone will automatically reeboot after done
c) After rooting update your phone OTA
guys im already rooted with zergRush exploit
electrash said:
guys im already rooted with zergRush exploit
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But you gotta flash the firmware again and then root your device...again, to make sure ota is a success! That's what i wrote re!
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Here is answer for your second question....how to root .62
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1536099
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so... this is my second problem today, the first one was with the FTS, but no its woking~
The problem is the Root. Yeah, the root...
I have tried to root my device using this and others FTS http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43935357&postcount=2
but dont know why, if i use, for example R800i_4.0.2.A.0.69_World.ftf or R800i_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf, my device dont accept the root...
BUT, if i use :R800i_4.0.A.2.368_World and other lower version, he accept... anyone know what to do? i'm trying to use DoomLords root, tried every version... help, again!
EDIT: now that i have tihnk for a time... the stock rom that came with the xperia play, acepted the root, so, its 2.3.2? the only problem is that i dont remember some stuffs in the 2.3.2, so i thin it is only 2.3.3 that came with the xperia play whe i buy it...
Already solved the problem.
You can only root devices from 2.3.2 down...
The strange is that I tthink may xperia play came with 2.3.4 and I rooted it before it bricks in boot loop...
veex93 said:
Already solved the problem.
You can only root devices from 2.3.2 down...
The strange is that I tthink may xperia play came with 2.3.4 and I rooted it before it bricks in boot loop...
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you can root 2.3.4 until version 58 (enhanced v3) with locked bootloader. just flash the ftf, boot, enable usb-debugging and mass storage device (instead of mtp at usb-connection) and root it via flashtool.
otherwise unlock your bootloader and install a superuser application in any rom you want. flash the latest firmware (.79), flash custom kernel, install supersu or superuser via cwm and you got the newest firmware rooted.
konstruktor said:
you can root 2.3.4 until version 58 (enhanced v3) with locked bootloader. just flash the ftf, boot, enable usb-debugging and mass storage device (instead of mtp at usb-connection) and root it via flashtool.
otherwise unlock your bootloader and install a superuser application in any rom you want. flash the latest firmware (.79), flash custom kernel, install supersu or superuser via cwm and you got the newest firmware rooted.
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dude, that xplain a loot of things, like my xperia play coming in the 2.3.4 and i rooting it without problem xD
Thx for the awser! next time i do something wrong i will not need to instal the version 2.3.2 .184 UK generic, and root, and after update OTA like i have done this time :3
you should chcked my FAQ as this is a common problem and has been documented
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