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[Q] Arc 4.0.A.2.368 update with root for locked bootloader

hy developers.
what about those who have the locked bootloader device
how can we root arc after getting 4.0.A.2.368 update
is it possible

zohaib0001 said:
is it possible
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Not yet no, as stated on the other threads, some of which on the same page you've posted on, asking the same thing.

[Q] Arc Root

Well It looks as if I Cant remove unnecessary apps on my Arc without rooting.
But here is something i wanted to ask before I go ahead with doing That
Q1) Is it necessary to Unlock My Boot Loader for Rooting or Rooting can occur without Unlocking it aswell?
I mean that I have read rooting without unlocking it but will it be the same locked or unlocked?
Q2)Unlocking My Boot loader means a 100% surety that my warranty will be Nulled right? (I Live in India, Rules don't differ here or in UK does it?)
Q3) If I have Rooted and NOT Unlocked my Boot Loader, Can I still update my Phone software through SE PC Companion? And Is my Warranty Still Safe?
Because I read that ICS will be available for Arc in the first quarter next year so I want to update my phone using SE PCC and NOT by flashing even though I know the pro's of flashing
Thank You so Much!

SS4Serebii said:
Well It looks as if I Cant remove unnecessary apps on my Arc without rooting.
But here is something i wanted to ask before I go ahead with doing That
Q1) Is it necessary to Unlock My Boot Loader for Rooting or Rooting can occur without Unlocking it aswell?
I mean that I have read rooting without unlocking it but will it be the same locked or unlocked?
Q2)Unlocking My Boot loader means a 100% surety that my warranty will be Nulled right? (I Live in India, Rules don't differ here or in UK does it?)
Q3) If I have Rooted and NOT Unlocked my Boot Loader, Can I still update my Phone software through SE PC Companion? And Is my Warranty Still Safe?
Because I read that ICS will be available for Arc in the first quarter next year so I want to update my phone using SE PCC and NOT by flashing even though I know the pro's of flashing
Thank You so Much!
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1. No you dont have to unlock BL to root your arc search for doomlords easy rooting toolkit
2. As far as I know yes
3. Yes you can still update with SE PC companion but I think updating via PC companion removes root. And your waranty is safe

You can use zegrush to root without unlocking bootloader. I live in India too. U can still update after rooting but not after unlocking. Rules apply everywhere.
Xperia Arc (rooted)

Thank you sooooo Much!!!
One more question
@Tatit1011- in reply to ur question 1, are dere any pros/cons of rooting after unlocking BL and. Rooting without unlocking it??
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If you unlock your bootloader you CAN: flash custom roms, kernels(for overclock), and generally anything.
You CAN'T: upgrade via se, either pc or ota via the phone. Plus drm is lost, as is your warranty, but you can re-lock it
Generally, if all you want to do is remove system apps and use apps like titanium backup, root explorer etc then just root. If you want to try custom roms(there's only one you can flash over stock kernel, I think) then unlock the bootloader.
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Need answer

Hi,
I have sim lock branded Xperia Arc S and in service info is bootloader unlock allowed: no ... now i want to unlock my bootloader so i can flash kerlnel .. i downloaded omnis and i will buy this licence http://www.gsmserver.com/shop/gsm/omnius_single_unlock_license_for_sony_ericsson.php
Will i be able to unlock my bootloader and flash kerlners ?

MarioJerkovic said:
Will i be able to unlock my bootloader and flash kerlners ?
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ERRRR, YEA. Quite obvious really.

Complete Guide
MarioJerkovic said:
Hi,
I have sim lock branded Xperia Arc S and in service info is bootloader unlock allowed: no ... now i want to unlock my bootloader so i can flash kerlnel .. i downloaded omnis and i will buy this licence http://www.gsmserver.com/shop/gsm/omnius_single_unlock_license_for_sony_ericsson.php
Will i be able to unlock my bootloader and flash kerlners ?
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Get all the needed details from the below two links. Complete Guide for rooting and installing custom ROMs. All the best.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
Hit Thanks if I helped you.
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Xperia Arc LT15i
Rooted/Unlocked BootLoader
Jellybean - FXP132/CM10

Rooting Xperia Tipo[Help]

Hello,
I am facing difficulties in rooting my Xperia tipo.As a noob I don't know where to start from...
I read some threads and was confused.Some said not to unlock the phone ATM as it might cause damage..Some said that without unlocking the bootloader,I cannot root my phone and vice versa...
I want to know whether there is a method by which I can root my tipo without unlocking the phone.,,Please help me out...Waiting for you response mates..
Cheers,
Centurian

Bootloader Unlock Allowed - NO!!

I just check my ZL and it says Bootloader Unlock Allowed - NO
Does that mean I will never be able to unlock the bootloader and install custom ROMS? I have my phone rooted and its also SIM free if that matters. Would someone be kind enough to explain the consequences?
TIA

anirudh412 said:
I just check my ZL and it says Bootloader Unlock Allowed - NO
Does that mean I will never be able to unlock the bootloader and install custom ROMS? I have my phone rooted and its also SIM free if that matters. Would someone be kind enough to explain the consequences?
TIA
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Don't worry mate (if initially your "BL unlock allowed" was "yes")! I read it in the XZ rooting thread that if you root with a locked BL then you might have a bug resulting into BL unlock status to not allowed. Doomlord has also posted a fix for this, i think. Have a look at this thread. Hope it helps.

Dpk1 said:
Don't worry mate (if initially your "BL unlock allowed" was "yes")! I read it in the XZ rooting thread that if you root with a locked BL then you might have a bug resulting into BL unlock status to not allowed. Doomlord has also posted a fix for this, i think. Have a look at this thread. Hope it helps.
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The thing is, I didn't check if I was allowed to unlock my bootloader before I rooted it (banging my head against a wall as I type this). Any way to find out?
EDIT: Nevermind, I see that I have to flash it and if I had an unlockable BL, the status changes to yes, and if not, then nothing changes. However, how do I flash this seeing as how there is no CWM out yet?

AW: Bootloader Unlock Allowed - NO!!
There is CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39157612
But just for unlocked bootloader...

CWM for locked bootloader would be coming... krabapple is working on it...

hi mates,
if unlocking BL, i will lose BE2 & WM right? sr if this noob question was answered before

AW: Bootloader Unlock Allowed - NO!!
Yes, you loose that functionality.
And please don't ask the same question in several threads. Ask once and have patience until someone replies.

I have Xperia Z LTE C6603 with
bootloader unlock allowed:No
I Can change this to --> bootloader unlock allowed:Yes ?
as I can change it ?
Thanks.