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[Q] if u update with SEUS (2.3.3 roted)

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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@rYuuk
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.
Sent from my Glowing Arc

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.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
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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 ...

[Q] root for 4.0.2.A.0.62 ???please help mee ...

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

[Q] Does OTA update removes ROOT

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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Is it possible to root without unlocking the bootloader?

hello everyone..I have an Xperia Arc S..stock 2.3.5 build no. 4.0.2.A.0.62..is it possible to root without unlocking the bootloader?and how if u can provide me with a link or something of how to do it?I need to do that to gain access to system files and applications to remove the crap unneeded software by SE..to increase internal memory size for applications..thank u so much for any help

Without downgrading it isn't possible
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it's easy
omarfaieq007 said:
hello everyone..I have an Xperia Arc S..stock 2.3.5 build no. 4.0.2.A.0.62..is it possible to root without unlocking the bootloader?and how if u can provide me with a link or something of how to do it?I need to do that to gain access to system files and applications to remove the crap unneeded software by SE..to increase internal memory size for applications..thank u so much for any help
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Hi,
it's possible and it has been posted many times. Here is how I did it with help in this thread:
download flashtools and 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World firmware. Downgrade with flashtools to .42. After that use one of the methods to root (flashtools can do it for you also) and finally upgrade to .62 via OTA (OTA=over the air, use update center aplication on your Arc S)
After reboot your phone will be on .62 but with root access.
Don't forget to backup before!

pavel.balak said:
Hi,
it's possible and it has been posted many times. Here is how I did it with help in this thread:
download flashtools and 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World firmware. Downgrade with flashtools to .42. After that use one of the methods to root (flashtools can do it for you also) and finally upgrade to .62 via OTA (OTA=over the air, use update center aplication on your Arc S)
After reboot your phone will be on .62 but with root access.
Don't forget to backup before!
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ur answer is awesome and I read the thread it's so satisfying but couldn't locate the mentioned firmware!thank you so much..did u try this procedure by yourself?

omarfaieq007 said:
ur answer is awesome and I read the thread it's so satisfying but couldn't locate the mentioned firmware!thank you so much..did u try this procedure by yourself?
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Other solution is using wotan client from wotanserver.com. After flashing, then root using Zergrush method. Make sure dont remove anything yet. Then update OTA to .62. Then u can remove all the bloatware.
sent from my Ericsson T10s

u can downgrade the phone (arc) to .42 and root w this tool
/se-cafe.net/forum/showthread.php?t=63962
the language is vietnamese, google trans, plz

Sick of not being able to root. HELP!

Hi I am a noob and have tried 2 different ways of rooting, I am sick of being low on internal storage and need to make a partition on my sd card which requires my phone to be rooted! All of this is just stupid to me, it's a gaming phone WTF were they thinking with low internal memory?!?!
I just need the easiest way to root the my Xperia Play without any BS.
P.S. I have searched the board and all of it is outdated BS or BS that doesn't work.

You have to be on 2.3.3 firmware in order to root. Or flash a custom kernel with root preinstalled. Those are your only 2 options.

chery2k said:
You have to be on 2.3.3 firmware in order to root. Or flash a custom kernel with root preinstalled. Those are your only 2 options.
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Ah I went to 2.3.4 for the Screenshot Feature, so would have to revert just to root and then have to stay at 2.3.3? The second option sounds simple enough and best.
And you have to be rooted to partition? Ah..was looking to get 64GB so if I have to be rooted.ahh, looks like its inevitable.

I zergrush rooted my phone and I'm on stock 2.3.4 and my firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.42
state your phone information and we'll see what can be done

Yeah im on 2.3.7 rooted
From The god of gaming, the R800i Xperia Play

cloudnineX said:
I zergrush rooted my phone and I'm on stock 2.3.4 and my firmware is 4.0.2.A.0.42
state your phone information and we'll see what can be done
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2.3.4
Xperia Play
R800a

xzafa said:
2.3.4
Xperia Play
R800a
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All information can be found in the "About Us" in your phone menu
State your model, android version and your firmware like below:
Model: 800i
Android: 2.3.4
Firmware: 4.0.2.A.0.42

Model - R800x
Version - 2.3.4
Firmware - 4.0.2.E.0.57
Any help is appreciated! Maybe I should try the Zergrush way? I really don't wanna brick my phone and I have had 2 fails already :crying:
Edit: Oops I guess I need to download drivers from Flashtool before being able to root... (I think lol) Doing that now..

You can't root 2.3.4 you have to downgrade first to 2.3.3 to root then if your bootloader isn't unlocked you can up update it. But other than that there is no way to root 2.3.4.

Is there a way to make a partition on the SD Card for internal memory by unlocking bootloader or by any other means? I basically just want more internal memory. If I can do that without rooting great!

Lordomn said:
You can't root 2.3.4 you have to downgrade first to 2.3.3 to root then if your bootloader isn't unlocked you can up update it. But other than that there is no way to root 2.3.4.
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Yeah you can, I've done it. It has to be early 2.3.4, though. The 0.57 version that the OP has won't do it, but the 0.42 version I have worked. Didn't work the first time, and I couldn't get DoomLord's script to do it, but I got it using the 'Force zergrush' option in FlashTool. To get the 0.42 version that worked, I installed the R800a 2.3.3 firmware and let it OTA update to the 0.42 version of 2.3.4, then used the zergrush method.

But that is for GSM not for CDMA. 2.3.4. It can not be rooted while on it unless your boatloader is unlocked.

WOW I just took a couple more hours of research, and I rooted my 2.3.4 xperia play using that rooting software that I'm too lazy to link to in Chinese AND I haven't unlocked my bootloader either and it worked (which it seemed unlocking bootloader was important for a few ways to root), It would have worked in my first hour of researching rooting (first time looking up how to root ever), but I didn't download the drivers from flashtool until tonight (which took me a few minutes to research and figure out).
Ya'll are noobz lol WOW
But thanks!!!

4.0.2.A.04.2 Build
2.6.32.9 Kernel
2.3.4
R800a

sarynthra said:
WOW I just took a couple more hours of research, and I rooted my 2.3.4 xperia play using that rooting software that I'm too lazy to link to in Chinese AND I haven't unlocked my bootloader either and it worked (which it seemed unlocking bootloader was important for a few ways to root), It would have worked in my first hour of researching rooting (first time looking up how to root ever), but I didn't download the drivers from flashtool until tonight (which took me a few minutes to research and figure out).
Ya'll are noobz lol WOW
But thanks!!!
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you really shouldn't make fun of people's misunderstandings...glad your got through though.
xzafa said:
4.0.2.A.04.2 Build
2.6.32.9 Kernel
2.3.4
R800a
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and you should be able to root fine using Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0) created by DooMLoRD
Link Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
This works on WINDOWS, Download DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip extract it using winzip/winrar go to the folder where its extracted plug your phone in using your usb cable then execute "runme.bat" in the folder that you extracted and follow the instructions on the screen
really simple...it will be done in seconds!