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[Q] Anyway to root 4.0.A[...] with locked BL?

I saw a few posts with solutions how to root newest FW (autoroot, root using recovery) but I don't have unlocked BL and I can't unlock it because my phone doesn't fastboot.
So is there a tricky way (I know how to use ADB so I won't have a problem with it if there's a solution using it) how to root newest fw for those with locked BL?
Please, don't offtop if you don't have nothing smart to say.

romcio47 said:
I saw a few posts with solutions how to root newest FW (autoroot, root using recovery) but I don't have unlocked BL and I can't unlock it because my phone doesn't fastboot.
So is there a tricky way (I know how to use ADB so I won't have a problem with it if there's a solution using it) how to root newest fw for those with locked BL?
Please, don't offtop if you don't have nothing smart to say.
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Check this thread out on how to make fastboot work, will cost a little of money, but taking from the guys already done it's worth it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050
Regards Dousan...

Dousan said:
Check this thread out on how to make fastboot work, will cost a little of money, but taking from the guys already done it's worth it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050
Regards Dousan...
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Yeah but what if we don't want to unlock the bootloader...flashing won't work cuz the update isn't OTA. What is this Recovery mode everyone is talking about?

I don't think you can flash a firmware through recovery AKA clockwork mod
To use recovery aka clock work mod you need to use fastboot to boot recovery play IMG, and flash a custom ROM like Dalvik2Cache
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Fokezy said:
Yeah but what if we don't want to unlock the bootloader...flashing won't work cuz the update isn't OTA. What is this Recovery mode everyone is talking about?
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Only way to get root with locked bootloader is by ota if available.
With unlocked bootlaoder you can do by several ways, for example flash pre-rooted DoomLord's kernel.

Thanks for every reply. I don't need root for now, I just wanted to ask if it's possible
BTW newest FW is awesome

romcio47 said:
I saw a few posts with solutions how to root newest FW (autoroot, root using recovery) but I don't have unlocked BL and I can't unlock it because my phone doesn't fastboot.
So is there a tricky way (I know how to use ADB so I won't have a problem with it if there's a solution using it) how to root newest fw for those with locked BL?
Please, don't offtop if you don't have nothing smart to say.
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Yes you can simple re-flash to 2.3.2 root with gingerbreak and do an OTA update and you'll keep your root running 2.3.3 gingerbread rooted 4.0.A.2.368 R00i with locked bootloader...

You can use the new zergrush exploit, I heard that it works on 2.3.3
Sent from my Xperia Play

Fokezy said:
You can use the new zergrush exploit, I heard that it works on 2.3.3
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It does http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859

is there a way to get or keep root updating to 2.3.4 / 40..... update

is there a way to get or keep root updating to 2.3.4 / 40..... update

Wait for OTA
or, flash through recovery (if your bootloader is unlocked) +autoroot
Sent from the best phone ever

i have 2.3.3 rooted bootloader locked and a ota update aviable i hears if i so a ota update i ll lose root :/

what did you say?
anyway, if you followed the downgrade-root-OTA method, you won't lose root for as long as all your succeeding updates will be AND ONLY BE via OTA granting your bootloader is LOCKED (as your phone will be bricked if BL is unlocked) and that the system files were not tampered in any way..

.. For the INSTANT solution:
Go ahead and unlock your bootloader and flash Doomlords kernel.
Done and done.

HearthC0re said:
.. For the INSTANT solution:
Go ahead and unlock your bootloader and flash Doomlords kernel.
Done and done.
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Yes exactly easiest way plus you get the update now and don't need to rely on ota every time
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downgrade to what? 2.2.3? n i hears there is bad points to unlocking bootloader like play station sutie worrys of that not working :/

Easiest way to root Arc S (2.3.4 - 4.0.2.A.0.69)?

Sorry for the question, I really dont know what to do, there are many guides here, I want to find the easiest and safest. A friend asked me to root his Arc S, I now see its way different than on my samsung
First i need to unlock the bootloader and then to root? Can someone tell me the easiest way to do this? Tnx

zimbara said:
there are many guides here
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Pick one and choose then, as you'll just get redirected to one of them anyway.
root arc s 4.0.2.a.0.62

zimbara said:
Sorry for the question, I really dont know what to do, there are many guides here, I want to find the easiest and safest. A friend asked me to root his Arc S, I now see its way different than on my samsung
First i need to unlock the bootloader and then to root? Can someone tell me the easiest way to do this? Tnx
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YOU DON'T HAVE TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER TO ROOT.
Download flashtools. Install on computer
Download ftf from general stickies( select. .42/.54) only these can be rooted
Drag and drop ftf into flashtools main screen
Put phone into flash mode(hold back key while plugging into usb port) flashtools will install Rom
Restart phone.
from settings select usb debugging( development) and unknown sources( security)
Download from doomlords thread for rooting gb file
Keep phone switched. On and connected to computer run the script and follow on screen prompts.
When done phone should be rooted.
IF BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED YOU CAN UPDATE OVER THE AIR.
ONLY DO THIS if 100% SURE BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED this will update to 2.3.4 build. 69 latest stock from Sony.
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Why not unlock bootloader, flash custom kernel with root support, root and delete bloatware (or what you now are going to do) then flash stock kernel, relock bootloader and voila - everything fixed?
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[Q] Lost root from efrants root without wiping (4.1.2) to Android 4.2 update (solved)

Hello all,
I already searched the forum but I did not found any good answer.
1. In the past I've succesfully applied root access without unlocking the bootloader while still beeing on Android 4.1.x from this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894717
2. Now I've got a 4.2 OTA update. Before applying it I used Voodoo OTA rootkeeper to keep a backup of su.
3. Restored su with Voodoo OTA rootkeeper
The result is that I have again root access from shell but when I want to use Apps which require root I always get failures and even no confirmation dialog.
How do I get superuser working (fully root) like before?
Thanks,
therealmarv

http://download.chainfire.eu/282/SuperSU/

Jubakuba said:
http://download.chainfire.eu/282/SuperSU/
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How should I flash that without having CWM? I think I need a manual repair :/

Is your bootloader locked?
If not...use my guide (in sig or stickied) to back up data before unlocking...
If so... "fastboot boot recovery.img" and flash the file.
The recovery is only being booted into...not written to the phone; so you'd still be stock rooted.

How in the world you not have a unlocked bootloader when you rooted before..
That aside, do remember to keep the bootloader unlocked next time..

Mach3.2 said:
How in the world you not have a unlocked bootloader when you rooted before..
That aside, do remember to keep the bootloader unlocked next time..
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The same sort of exploit that was used in ICS was eventually found for 4.1.1 that allowed root without unlocking.

Jubakuba said:
The same sort of exploit that was used in ICS was eventually found for 4.1.1 that allowed root without unlocking.
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What i mean is how can they not unlock the bootloader after rooting..

I did not unlocked bootloader because I thought it is not necessary (and I also thought it will affect OTA updates). So just to get it right: I can make a backup of my phone, root it, unlock bootloader and recover the backup afterwards so that no data is lost?

Ok I solved my issue (having su access via adb and locked bootloader) with this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27085483&postcount=141
1. I unlocked the bootloader with the link above
2. flashed CWM with fastboot
3. flashed SuperSU CWM ZIP for getting root again
So I now have fully root, unlocked bootloader and cwm great.

[Q] Recommend upgrade to 4.3?

I wanted to know if it will be a good idea update my device to 4.3, actually I'm on Stock Rom 4.2.1, (root + unlock bootloader), also, is necessary lock the bootloader again and delete root privilege?, cuz I want a easy way to install the new 4.3 and keep the root fuction, thanks!

Jerber said:
I wanted to know if it will be a good idea update my device to 4.3, actually I'm on Stock Rom 4.2.1, (root + unlock bootloader), also, is necessary lock the bootloader again and delete root privilege?, cuz I want a easy way to install the new 4.3 and keep the root fuction, thanks!
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dont lock the bootloader, just flash stock 4.3 images then re-root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895

Thanks, I'm gonna read it and try to do it, I just wasn't sure cuz there are a lot of people that say they got problems when upgrade to 4.3 having root - unlock bootloader

Jerber said:
Thanks, I'm gonna read it and try to do it, I just wasn't sure cuz there are a lot of people that say they got problems when upgrade to 4.3 having root - unlock bootloader
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no problems, let bootloader unlocked to be able to flash stock images, after, flash latest cwm with fastboot http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager and install supersu zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053

Thanks a LOT!, Now I'm on 4.3 stock with Root, works like a charm!!!