Hi, first of all, may thanks to jerpelea for http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358.
I have try to upgrade my arc from 2.3.2 (unlocked bootloader) to 2.3.3 using the phone and I have brick the phone, now is with 2.3.3 running very well.
Now i'am looking for a way to root the phone, and i do not find anyware the way, but in few posts, some people talk about it, I do not know if it would be with locked bootloader.
If this question is on the forum, i don't find it.
Thanks
Flash a rooted .img if you are on unlocked device or flash a generic .181 ftf and root + OTA to get 2.3.3. Got it?
Its all in the forum under Android Dev section. Lookie lookie!
datagubben said:
or flash a generic .181 ftf and root + OTA to get 2.3.3.
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Bad idea mate, with the unlocked bootloader
hi, but if a do a downgrade to rom 2.3.2 (rooted), and update to 2.3.3 using OTA, my phone will brick, and i will need to make a flash using the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358, won't i ?
Yes, so it is advisable not to try the OTA updates AT ALL!
Like datagubben said, just flash an already rooted ROM.
Cheers!
xtacy! said:
Bad idea mate, with the unlocked bootloader
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Yes, I forgot to write: .................... if you are on bootlocked device.
My bad
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Hi, if i relocked the bootloader again, i do an downgrade to 2.3.2, root the phone, upgrade using OTA my phone get's 2.3.3 rooted with any problem, am I right?
smokada said:
Hi, if i relocked the bootloader again, i do an downgrade to 2.3.2, root the phone, upgrade using OTA my phone get's 2.3.3 rooted with any problem, am I right?
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Currently is not possible to re-lock your unlocked phone.
here is the quot from website:
"Please note that there is no turning back when unlocking the boot loader. You will not be able to revert the phone to a locked or original state if you unlock it. Also, if you brick the phone, it is your own responsibility."
See it more at this link:
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/#13123381016851&if_height=1159
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Currently is not possible to re-lock your unlocked phone.
here is the quot from website:
"Please note that there is no turning back when unlocking the boot loader. You will not be able to revert the phone to a locked or original state if you unlock it. Also, if you brick the phone, it is your own responsibility."
See it more at this link:
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/#13123381016851&if_height=1159
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Incorrect.
[TUTORIAL] Re-lock bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335
smokada said:
If this question is on the forum, i don't find it.
Thanks
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Then I would have a read of every section of the Arc forum.
smokada said:
Hi, first of all, may thanks to jerpelea for http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358.
I have try to upgrade my arc from 2.3.2 (unlocked bootloader) to 2.3.3 using the phone and I have brick the phone, now is with 2.3.3 running very well.
Now i'am looking for a way to root the phone, and i do not find anyware the way, but in few posts, some people talk about it, I do not know if it would be with locked bootloader.
If this question is on the forum, i don't find it.
Thanks
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if ur already having ur 2.3.3, just flashing recovery kernel made by either doomlord or bin4ry to have access to recovery mode, then, you can flash superuser package (aka root) to have ur fone completely rooted.
here's link of bin4ry recovery image (ps: this is just a live boot, so do exactly as what it said)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13340438#post13340438
@smokada,
I'm not sure if an OTA update will work for you even if you relock your bootloader (after flashing 2.3.2) as the DRM files have been wiped but it's possible to update via SEUS, which would make you lose your root.
@silverwind,
You're a bit behind the times mate. We've been able to lock the bootloader for quite some time now i.e. from the end of June. You can follow that thread here.
[The DRM files which were wiped while unlocking the bootloader can't be retrieved by locking the bootloader again.]
EDIT: LOL! I didn't realise that so many people posted before me with the answer.
I unlock the bootloader and rootd the R800x 2.3.2.
Can i update to 2.3.3 and still be rooted?
bootloader will not terminate
root will not be lost if you update from your phone BUT not the PCCompanion
FORGOT to add what logseman said, dont foget
If you update ota with your unlocked bootloader you will brick the phone.
Logseman said:
If you update ota with your unlocked bootloader you will brick the phone.
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So whats the steps to 2.3.3 and still be rooted?
how to ROOT, UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, INSTALL ROM in my 2.3.2 r800i..
First, how to root?
2nd, how to unlockbootloader? and to know that i have unlockable bootloader?
3rd, How to install ROM? from 2.3.2
HELP ME PLEASE
i just unbricked my X.PLAY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/SE_Xperia_Play
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I have SE Arc lt15i from 2011, and I wont to install FXP138-cm-10-20120916-UNOFFICIAL-anzu on my device. Now I have ICS 4.0.4 (587) with root.
When I start CWM-based Recovery and try to install zip from SD card I get status 7 error. I do some search and it's probably because my boot loader is locked. So I try unlock it following instructions on unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com
I enter #*#7378423#*#* and then I found this: Rooting status: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
What now? Please people help I wont this rom badly
If you want it badly, you're gonna have to pay and use third-party software to unlock your bootloader. Otherwise you're stuck with stock and stock based ROMs.
I cant help you too much since my bootloader is locked; refer to a bootloader unlocking thread for help.
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krvoZD said:
What now?
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READ!...
Bootloader unlock allowed: NO
Need Help. How to relock bootloader and unroot the device. HTC Desire 816 Dual Sim (India). I am a newbie please help
in which android version you are currently using
partha005 said:
in which android version you are currently using
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I am using android version 5.0.2. with the rooted device I am not able to update the OTA update on my phone.
Can you please suggest how to update the phone after root and bootloader unlocked?
You can not update your phone if you are using rooted device.
There are two option available for you:
1. You need flash stock rom (easiest option)
2. You need to flash ruu (slighty difficult)
galaxy_neo said:
I am using android version 5.0.2. with the rooted device I am not able to update the OTA update on my phone.
Can you please suggest how to update the phone after root and bootloader unlocked?
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You can not update your phone if you are using rooted device.
There are two option available for you:
1. You need flash stock rom (easiest option)
2. You need to flash ruu (slighty difficult)
galaxy_neo said:
Need Help. How to relock bootloader and unroot the device. HTC Desire 816 Dual Sim (India). I am a newbie please help
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Can you state whether your phone is s-off or s-on from the bootloader