I'm trying to get root access on my UK Xperia Play on 2.3.3, I read in a few threads that Gingerbreak should work, alas it does not
Is there a way I can root without having to do a full wipe and lose my apps?
It only works on 2.3.2 and lower.
You'll need to root with zergRush through adb or download the windows bat file. Check out the dev section for a thread on how to root with zergRush
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Hi I'm wondering what is the easyiest way to root my play im on 2.3.3 and think my bootloader is unlocked the power button goes blue when I try fastboot, I don't want to lose out on upda just want root for root applications
Flash 2.3.2 and do Gingerbreak, then OTA update.
garner said:
Hi I'm wondering what is the easyiest way to root my play im on 2.3.3 and think my bootloader is unlocked the power button goes blue when I try fastboot, I don't want to lose out on upda just want root for root applications
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No need to flash just adb commands
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
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!!!
I just Flash via FlashTool and i lost the root access, i tried SuperOneClick, but it didnt work, there is another easy way to root my phone ?
kingston951 said:
I just Flash via FlashTool and i lost the root access, i tried SuperOneClick, but it didnt work, there is another easy way to root my phone ?
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flash Doomlord's kernel and it will automatically root your Xplay. There are many useful links in my signature.
i cant root my xperia play, i tried to root with ZergRush, flashtool and also superoneclick. All not working. i followed the instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368 but still could not root. When i use zergRush superuser is not installed. My bootloader is locked and i am using R800i, version 2.3.4 ,kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1,build number 4.0.2.A.0.58. Help please i tried alot of ways and still look at youtube videos for help but still could'nt root.
lost_always said:
i cant root my xperia play, i tried to root with ZergRush, flashtool and also superoneclick. All not working. i followed the instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649368 but still could not root. When i use zergRush superuser is not installed. My bootloader is locked and i am using R800i, version 2.3.4 ,kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1,build number 4.0.2.A.0.58. Help please i tried alot of ways and still look at youtube videos for help but still could'nt root.
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You cant root 2.3.4 but you can root 2.3.3. Downgrade to 2.3.3 use superoneclick and then ota to 2.3.4. Or flash 2.3.4 kernel that already has su preinstalled.
When I have this problem I use other program, because I new member I can't post the link, send me a PM or tweet me @kozzi_ivan and I send you the link
Sorry for my english.
hi all
i got the arc s 2.3.4 v and tried to root with superone click and other Gb methods. also have installed adb on windows, but after process ends and phone reboots , phone still unrooted?
have u encountered this kinda problem?is there a solution?
i got to root phone
thx for ur time
If you got baseband .62or .69 you will not be able to
root using doomLord's zergrush method.
The only options are:
1. using flashtools downgrade to .42 then
root using zergrush
2. unlock bootloader then install a
custom kernel that is pre rooted.
if you search on the stickies all answers
are there. Both in general and dev
sections
With the Arc S having fun on CM 10
fabokid5922 said:
If you got baseband .62or .69 you will not be able to
root using doomLord's zergrush method.
The only options are:
1. using flashtools downgrade to .42 then
root using zergrush
2. unlock bootloader then install a
custom kernel that is pre rooted.
if you search on the stickies all answers
are there. Both in general and dev
sections
With the Arc S having fun on CM 10
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thx. will try this
I have been looking for instructions how to downgrade to .42 but all i saw was saying "using flashtoo"
i got flashtool installed but may some1 can link me to an "how to"
also thought of open bootloader but i have read that it wipes everything, does thT means he wipes only data but rom remains the same?
sorry for nobbing
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sorry for nobbing
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No need to apologise, but instead of asking for what can be found in the stickys, read them.