Hi guys, I hate to be the new guy asking for something that's more than likely been answered, but I honestly did search for hours on the site before I broke apart and joined the forum to ask.
Basically, I'm new to the android hacking scene and want to Root my Xperia Play R800i that is running 2.3.4, having been upgraded from 2.3.2 . But i'd like to be able to do this without unlocking the bootloader (and according to the system menu, the boot can be unlocked, i just choose to prefer to not unlock it).
Is this possible ? Because the 3 tools I tried that say they supposedly support this, haven't worked for me :
SuperOneClick 2.2
DooMLoRD V3
Root Unroot Sony 1.5
So, can anyone help me out in this one ? Thanks in advanced
Alpha
For 2.3.2 its called gingerbreak and for 2.3.3-2.3.4 its called zergrush. Search for those.
hi alpha
gingerbreak is not working on 2.3.4
and for use doomlord kernel you have to unlock your bootloader .
there is one way to roor/unroot your beautiful xperia play , use oneclickrool ( https://shortfuse.org ) latest version.it works %100 , i've used it yesterday on my phone 2.3.4 (( .....0.58 ))
Huh.... Oneclickroot worked when uing that new version. 2.2 didn't work, 2.3 did though. Handy.
Thank you very much Mehdi.Moah !
hi, im trying this now, but it always stop responding after starting the daemon server. how did you get it to work?
i thought id post rather than start a new thread
i have an xperia play with the very latest software
specs:
R800i
2.3.4
build: 4.0.2.A.0.42
kernal:2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
i am worried about rooting, i definatly want it but i am looking for an easy and safe way to do it please get back to me on this here or preferably by email
[email protected]
I just use flashtool to push zerg
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SeXperiaPlaY said:
i thought id post rather than start a new thread
i have an xperia play with the very latest software
specs:
R800i
2.3.4
build: 4.0.2.A.0.42
kernal:2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
i am worried about rooting, i definatly want it but i am looking for an easy and safe way to do it please get back to me on this here or preferably by email
[email protected]
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use super one click. shortfuse
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when i use superoneclick should i select zergrush exploit
Leave it as AUTO don't select.
Also, it may take a few tried. I had to try like 3-4 times, rebooting each time for it to work.
Make sure you have USB debugging enabled too. First time it faiked for me I forgot to do that
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help
Hello,
Can some one please help me?
I have an xperia play with the very latest software
specs:
R800i
2.3.4
build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
kernal:2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
boot loader is locked
Can I root the device using superoneclick (short fuse)? Would I be able to then use Link2sd?
When rooted to unroot do I just use SE companion to reinstall the software?
Thanks
mr_spatel said:
Hello,
Can some one please help me?
I have an xperia play with the very latest software
specs:
R800i
2.3.4
build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
kernal:2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
boot loader is locked
Can I root the device using superoneclick (short fuse)? Would I be able to then use Link2sd?
When rooted to unroot do I just use SE companion to reinstall the software?
Thanks
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NO. you can only root via recovery on .62 but I believe you can downgrade then root or something.
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk
Related
Hello xda forum!
I´m kinda noob in the world of custimizing android devices, my first device was a SGA so that was an easy one, but now I have a xperia arc s with the official 4.0.4 rom made by sony the build number is 4.1.B.0 and I want to root it but i can´t, I have tried the DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su.zip method but it failed i think because it requires the build no 4.1.A , the 2nd atempt was to flash a kernel made also by doomlord to put the build number into 4.1.A or somthing like that but it also failed becuse i can´t boot into fastboot mode, so i made a research around xda forum and I found that some devices are locked by the mobile operator, so they can´t boot into fastboot mode. Now my question is does this device is rubish or do I have a solution? what can i do?
thanx!! to all the people that can help me.
P.D.1: sorry for my bad english xD
P.D.2: don´t be like "uuhh! look around xda, you´ll find the answer" please I need some help.
psychonation said:
P.D.2: don´t be like "uuhh! look around xda, you´ll find the answer" please I need some help.
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Read the stickys, guides or one of the other threads just like this asking the SAME EXACT QUESTION...
Have you read the THREE threads on THE SAME PAGE you decided to post your question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871981
thanx!
XperienceD said:
Read the stickys, guides or one of the other threads just like this asking the SAME EXACT QUESTION...
Have you read the THREE threads on THE SAME PAGE you decided to post your question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871981
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Thanx you save my life jeje i finally rooted my phone!! so glad!!
could you?
psychonation said:
Thanx you save my life jeje i finally rooted my phone!! so glad!!
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Could you tell me which thread you did ?
arc s
Hello fellows
am using sony Ericsson Arc S
Lt18i
4.0.4
2.6.32.9-perf kernel
4.1.b.0.587 build
i try to make it Root
but i was not able to do it
even i followed the links
can any one help me please
thank you
thilan said:
even i followed the links
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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:
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
{Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )
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Xperia arc s rooting problem !
Guys Noob Here ! Help m out I downloaded the flashtool , ready to root file , and kernel for Arc s , doom rooting kit too and started Updating , it flashed my phone , but when i started the runme.exe file it said that ' adb drivers are not updated something like that and its killing the process ! i didn't knew what to do ! so then i installed the kernel ! now my phone is very much slow not useable ! new apps came that are foursqaure but not SU user the root apps ! what to do ? how do i downgrade or fix tis problem ! my phone is almost dead :X :crying: :crying:
Yes then update your phone's ADB drivers.
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Hi folks
I'm looking to root my Arc S but i'm having problems as I have tried the easy root and is failing to root my device.
Android version 4.0.4
Kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf
Build no 4.1.L.0.8
I know this is running the latest version of ICS and reading through forums I do get confused.I have read about IceBean and it would be nice to try this.So please if anyone could help I would be greatfull bearing in mind I have not rooted before.
Thanks and by the way this is a cracking site.:
gerryjo said:
Hi folks
I'm looking to root my Arc S but i'm having problems as I have tried the easy root and is failing to root my device.
Android version 4.0.4
Kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf
Build no 4.1.L.0.8
I know this is running the latest version of ICS and reading through forums I do get confused.I have read about IceBean and it would be nice to try this.So please if anyone could help I would be greatfull bearing in mind I have not rooted before.
Thanks and by the way this is a cracking site.:
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you need a 'ready to root' ftf to flash onto your phone before you can root it.
here's one for arc s
after flashing, put your phone in debugging mode and connect your phone to pc and run the 'RunMe.bat' file from this (extract first)
Shall give it a go and post results.
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2
Here you go! Official guide of rooting :
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119
Hi everyone, how you all doing?
I have the SE Xperia Play R800a and i don't know a lot about rooting, but i want to root my phone, for the last two day's i've been searching and searching for how to do it, but i only find threads that are about continuing or if this didnt work and that didnt work, and something about bootloader. I dont know what most of that stuff mean, im still a noob xD sorry if this has been posted before....but how do i do it?
Phone: SE Xperia Play
Modle: R800a
Android Version: 2.3.4
Build number: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Never been attempted to be rooted yet..
Please someone help me out? A link or a guide it self will do!
Though***(for the title)
thy this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
Major-Hardon said:
thy this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
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i dont think it worked...any other ways? :/
how about flashtools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
First of all. To flash any roms at all on anything other than an r800i, you must install an r800i FTF. After that root using Doomlord's root kit in the first post.
if you're trying to root your phone use Superoneclick
Dude try superoneclick, it's simple big button app, or flashtool where you just click the open lock button
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Hi guys
I have a Sony Xperia S totally new, firs of all i already updated it to ICS 4.0.4 Compilation 6.1.A.2.55, and the bootloader is Locked
Wich is the best way for root it?
and if somebody can show me a very easy guide to do it, i realy appreciate it
Please Help Me
Thanks in Advance
adge24 said:
Hi guys
I have a Sony Xperia S totally new, firs of all i already updated it to ICS 4.0.4 Compilation 6.1.A.2.55, and the bootloader is Locked
Wich is the best way for root it?
and if somebody can show me a very easy guide to do it, i realy appreciate it
Please Help Me
Thanks in Advance
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Best one I've found (used it myself) is this one - http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/rooting-xperia-s.html
moskwiz said:
Best one I've found (used it myself) is this one - http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/rooting-xperia-s.html
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"Always working" method is flash 6.1.A.2.50 with Flashtool (without wiping anything, except if you wish) and root with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Rooting itself is done in 5 minutes. Flashing? Also 5 mins.
6.1.A.2.55 firmware is not rootable, you can just flash prerooted .55 rom in CWM, but for that you still need rooted .50.
How is it going
I want to root my phone which is
Sone Ericsson Xperia arc ( LT15i )
Android version 4.0.4
Build number 4.1.B.0.587
And I really like this version and don't want to change it
Could you tell me how could I root my phone without changing the rom or the kernel
Please help me guys
Root and unlock bl is not the same. Read basic threads please before posting. If u have doubts, coment in those threads.
Cheers
sorry i mean i want to root my device
thank you for your information
i'm new into this
i want to root my device without changing my android version
tarek87 said:
sorry i mean i want to root my device
thank you for your information
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It's obvious what you want to do, the point is there are lots of threads on the subject which you could have asked your question on. YOU ARE NOT THE FIRST TO WANT TO ROOT!
The basics
Put superuser.zip in sdcard from their site, same name
Testpoint
Get flashtool
Downoad a kernel with cwm
Hotboot kernel with flashtool in fastboot menu.
When phone restarts press volume down on blue led
Install the zip in sdcard
Reboot
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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:
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
{Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )
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