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[Q] Installing ICS on xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)?

Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks

sonyxperiaplayer said:
Can I inctall ICS on my xperia play with 2.3.2 (rooted locked bootloader)? Some websites say you have to have android 2.3.4 (latest update) in order to do so. Thanks
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I wanna say that you would need an ICS kernel , which you would need to unlock your BL for.. and the system on your phone wont matter, since ICS isn't official on our plays your will need to instal a custom Rom which will overwrite everything anyway

Thanks
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sonyxperiaplayer said:
But if I am installing an official ics Rom (released by Sony Ericsson) would I have to do that too?
thanks anyway
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Well I did some reading and I think you will need an unlocked BL and at least be on the .42 firmware, 2.3.4 like you originally posted. I know there are a few ICS roms that work in the developer section. But I think for the official beta release your gonna wanna follow what Sony said.
Edit: looks like you have to fastboot a boot.img and userdata.img and system.img
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Thanks
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You'll be able to get ICS without an unlocked bootloader once the official update is released, since the official releases can be made into files for flashtool.
Aside from the fact it'll be done through SEUS.
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[Q] Arc S back to 2.3.4

Hello , I am in 4.0.4 Lt18i . I want to back to version 2.3.4 . How can I revert if my phone is not rooted or unlock bootloader?

You can use flash tools found in the stickies you will need to use an older version as v8.xxxxx does not support gb.
Look in general at the stickies there are stock roms there follow guides to install
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can u give me a link?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314

thanks a lot
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Xperia Arc S - still on gingerbread

Hi - wifey has an Xperia Arc S (unbranded UK). Its still running gingerbread .... is this right ? Checking for updates says that its on the latest version but I keep hearing that Arc S users are on 4.0.3 and even 4.0.4.
She is on 1254-1957.
She wont let me flash any custom ROMs

Don't know way
But you can use flashtool to flash stock rom too
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Cheers. Definitely on 2.3.4
She gets scared when I start tinkering with phones

wilbur-force said:
Cheers. Definitely on 2.3.4
She gets scared when I start tinkering with phones
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My wife is the same she won't let me near her phone... In her words,I am always needing to restore backups why? Because of some mod update etc.
As regard your main question it could be because of the phone carrier, not releasing an update.
I have t-mobile arc and they haven't updated to ics according to pc companion always shows I have latest software, but flashtools will upgrade if you can convince her to let you.
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zolaisugly said:
My wife is the same she won't let me near her phone... In her words,I am always needing to restore backups why? Because of some mod update etc.
As regard your main question it could be because of the phone carrier, not releasing an update.
I have t-mobile arc and they haven't updated to ics according to pc companion always shows I have latest software, but flashtools will upgrade if you can convince her to let you.
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Thanks. Its unbranded (carphone warehouse).
Flash Tools ? is this a Sony thing or an XDA thing ? Ive been flashing Samsung/HTC/ASUS stuff for years but Sony is new to me

wilbur-force said:
Thanks. Its unbranded (carphone warehouse).
Flash Tools ? is this a Sony thing or an XDA thing ? Ive been flashing Samsung/HTC/ASUS stuff for years but Sony is new to me
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Flashtool is an software mainly made for the xperia x10 but works (i think) on all xperia 2011 devices. Makes my life much easier
You can read about it here: http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
It's made by two guys from xda.
Also, if you need any help using it i will help you to get started

[Q] Root LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62 ?

Hi guys, i have flashed LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62 to my Arc S, it works fine but i Wanted to clear the bloatware so I need root for that.
I couldn't find any direct method (forund the one to downgrade o .42 then to root, but it's too much hassle), can it be done?
Also if easier and anyone knows which ROM i can flash with any Stock 2.3.4 without bloatware + CWM etc... i just don't like custom roms, as it
turns default works just fine for me.
So:
1. How to root stock LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62
2. Link to pre rooted 2.3.4 (LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62) stock kernel + cwm - bloatware

You can not root. 62 it is no hassle to use flashtools to flash The.42/.56 root then update ota ( only if bootloader Is locked otherwise you will brick your phone)
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Both answers easily found with Google.
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1. Found answer here without need to downgrade to .42:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698984
2. Don't need it atm
@XperienceD You answer defeats the purpose of asking...

tomicdusan said:
@XperienceD You answer defeats the purpose of asking...
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To answer People need to do what you're perfectly capable of doing yourself, and should have done in the first place.
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tomicdusan said:
1. How to root stock LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.62
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Flash Doomlord kernel v22 (with corresponding Wi-Fi modules) and voila - you got root access!
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Help to root LT15i!

Hi.
I have tried many methods, and none of the has worked so far!
Kernel version:
2.6.32.9
Build number:
4.1.B.0.587
Hope someone can help me!

Testpoint
Put root.zip in sd card from superuser site
Hotboot a kernel with cwm
Flash the zip
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TheHaso said:
Testpoint
Put root.zip in sd card from superuser site
Hotboot a kernel with cwm
Flash the zip
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what?
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intel_c0re said:
what?
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He's basically saying unlock the bootloader
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DdcCabuslay said:
He's basically saying unlock the bootloader
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ah, okay.
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Search these in general and your good to go
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I have tried so many things, and so many guides around the internet, and the bootloader should be unlocked, but its not.
If somebody know there is one working, with the latets update of Android, please send me a link

iDyxl said:
I have tried so many things, and so many guides around the internet, and the bootloader should be unlocked, but its not.
If somebody know there is one working, with the latets update of Android, please send me a link
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I'm not sure what you've tried exactly, but you do know that it's not necessary to unlock the bootloader to root the phone right?

Same problem on my own LT15I
jman2131 said:
I'm not sure what you've tried exactly, but you do know that it's not necessary to unlock the bootloader to root the phone right?
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I have the same problem. I think that it is due to an official upgrate for Android 4.0.4 with PCC. Even if I use other way to root the mobile I can't. It is impossible to unlook the bootloader with the official way and I currently do not find another way to do it.
I am still looking for solution. :silly:

snyki01 said:
It is impossible to unlook the bootloader with the official way and I currently do not find another way to do it.
I am still looking for solution. :silly:
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Try reading the stickys.
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jman2131 said:
I'm not sure what you've tried exactly, but you do know that it's not necessary to unlock the bootloader to root the phone right?
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I have tried without too, not working.
And all the sticky thread i has read i not working either.
Its really annoying, because i REALLY want to root my phone!
But if somebody knows a lot about it, then it would be really awesome if the person would guide me through on how to do it on Skype or something similar.

iDyxl said:
And all the sticky thread i has read i not working either.
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You're not doing it right or trying to rush the process.
XperienceD said:
Rooting:
- What is rooting and why should I do it? The pros & cons of Android rooting
Rooting methods for the XPERIA line of Phones has constantly changed from apps to Pre-Rooted ROMs and Kernels. A Google search of "root -insert device name-" should help to find the specific method for your Phone but the following link is well worth reading - [How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
References:
[Arc/S] [PRO] Root for 4.0.4 ICS Update [4.1.B.0.431+4.1.B.0.587]
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 18.12.2012]
[ROOT+BB+CWM] ICS and non rootable GB build
[ROOT][NOOB GUIDE][for unlock BL] For Official ICS 4.0.4
[HOW-TO][FTF] Root and CWM with the latest 9.0.1.D.0.10 firmware
[ROOT&MORE]Xperia 2012 line Flashtool + prerooted system.img + Sony fw FTF + addons
[Tutorial]Root.Xperia 4.0.4 ROM [all h/m(dpi)] | 4.1.B.0.431
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And now its rooted!
Thank you a lot for that video XperienceD, that really helped me out