Can the new flashtools root 4.0.2.A.0.62 for arcs with locked bootloaders? Already upgraded once to find out i couldn't root it. Has anyone done this successfully with a locked bootloader as I don;t fancy experimenting again.
yes mate flash the old kernel from the .58 or .42 or .283 FW by excluding baseband & system in flashtool b4 flashing after that root as normal with zergRush..
realfelix said:
yes mate flash the old kernel from the .58 or .42 or .283 FW by excluding baseband & system in flashtool b4 flashing after that root as normal with zergRush..
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Thats what i did last time i experimented and it didnt work. i installed 62 then flashed the 42 kernel with flashtool. But zerg wouldnt root it. But i flashed the kernel only. in one of the 62 threads there were links to getting it rooted with locked bootloaders. This went to a guide with nothing about locked bootloaders in it, only unlocked.
somewhere here in the forums is a thread about CWM for locked bootloaders, with that you CANNOT flash custom kernels, but old kernels in zip format, hang on i'll get you the zip + the link for the locked BL CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390771 this is the link for CWM: follow these instructions for the arc : 1.Run install-cwm?.cmd
install-cwm1.cmd for Xperia Arc / Neo / PLAY
2.Enable USB Debugging on device
3.Connect your device using usb data cable
4.Follow on screen instruction
and here's the kernel it's the .283 kernel
it wasn't custom, it was the stock kernel from .42 flashed to .62 and zerg refused to root it. Although apparently this worked on previous versions as i tried flashing the .42 kernel over onto .62 as a tip from one of the other members on here. but I couldn't get it rooted in the end and gave up and went back to .58.
flash that kernel via CWM
so if done with cwm mod it should work then? Whats the difference flashing the kernel with cwm as opposed to flashtool? Would have thought it be the same.
dont know the difference, but this one worked for me
cheers ill give it a go.
no problem feel free to contact me via PM if you still have problems
somedude67 said:
Can the new flashtools root 4.0.2.A.0.62 for arcs with locked bootloaders? Already upgraded once to find out i couldn't root it. Has anyone done this successfully with a locked bootloader as I don;t fancy experimenting again.
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I have the exact same problem as you. Did you manage to accomplish anything? If yes would it be easy for you to explain to me the exact steps? If not is it possible to give me the address or send me the .58 firmware for arcs (the ftf file). I wasn't able to find it somewhere. Thanks!
upgraded to .62 then tried to install cwm but it wouldn't let me as the phone needs root permission to be able to install it. So how did you deal with this? I also flashed the .283 kernel with flash tools after updating to .62 and zerg again failed to root the device.
chandoliasnikos said:
I have the exact same problem as you. Did you manage to accomplish anything? If yes would it be easy for you to explain to me the exact steps? If not is it possible to give me the address or send me the .58 firmware for arcs (the ftf file). I wasn't able to find it somewhere. Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Ok, I'll give it a try.
Before I go back to .58, is there any rumour if Flashtool is going to support rooting on .62 firmware soon?
chandoliasnikos said:
Before I go back to .58, is there any rumour if Flashtool is going to support rooting on .62 firmware soon?
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Nope... the zergRush exploit has been patched on .62 fw and there wont be another exploit on Gingerbread, since we're going to ICS.
is there anyway to root 62 without unlocking our bootloaders or is it nay to impossible?
So far I wasn't able to find a way, so I think I'll just go back to .58 or .42 and root, waiting for the official ICS.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S
Will the force zergrush or psneuter methods work?
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I have a Xperia Arc S
It currently has 0.62 firmware.
I have unlocked the bootloader (official sony way)
I have rooted (using XperiaArc.zip method)
I am currently downloding the ftf file for ICS.
Do I need a "kernel"?
How do I get ICS on it?
Will I still have root?
go to xperiablog dot net everything is there
ah well, flashtools not working for me
Edit a quick run of the drivers in flashtools and it was good to go!
read in the develepers thread, i am sure there is somewhere a howto. Step by step.
Kenif1983 said:
I have a Xperia Arc S
It currently has 0.62 firmware.
I have unlocked the bootloader (official sony way)
I have rooted (using XperiaArc.zip method)
I am currently downloding the ftf file for ICS.
Do I need a "kernel"?
How do I get ICS on it?
Will I still have root?
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may be this link httpII:talk dot sonymobile dot com/thread/35239 will help gud luck
what i do is put the rom downloaded into sd card
push the kernel using fastboot tutorials
spam the menu button untill entered recovery.then wipe,then flash
nvr bothered bout baseband until yesterday,where i use flashtool to update the BB.
I have a arc S running on .42 rooted with locked bootloader. (I can unlock it but havent done so yet).
How can I install ICS from the released copy so far?
Or should I just wait for the release at my region?
like the subject says
i have rooted .42 with locked bootloader is there any problem will happend if i update to .62 over air??
problem like boot looping cant boot ....etc
and for sure i will lost my toot right??
islam_ashraf said:
like the subject says
i have rooted .42 with locked bootloader is there any problem will happend if i update to .62 over air??
problem like boot looping cant boot ....etc
and for sure i will lost my toot right??
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there shouldn't be any problem. and no, you won't lose your root.
when i applied the 4.0.2.a.0.62 it restarted and there is error appear in bar (couldnt install)
islam_ashraf said:
when i applied the 4.0.2.a.0.62 it restarted and there is error appear in bar (couldnt install)
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Did you removed some system app's?
no , just used link2sd app to move all app files
i think its may be the problem
Solution
If you have the .42 and you want to get the .62 root you have to do this:
- Flash with flashtools the .42 original room
- With flashtools root your phone.
- Start updating via OTA to .62
If you have 0.42 and you root this with superoneclick or other that not be Flashtools you wouldn't get your .62 root OTA
aaah thanks , i just want to update to .62 so i be ready to receive ICS when available Nothing else :S
but i think i will be wait when availble official to Arc (not Arc S) i will flash it via flash tool
I recomend to you installing ICS version of ARC S and then flashing the Doomlord kernel for setting the correct CPU clock. (only for unlocked bootloaders).
But... well ok, if you want to wait to the official version you can see very good changes from .42 to .62, better battery life, more stability at the system running, etc...
the feedback of arc user says that is was some problem with touch due to different kernel even with arconiume ICS rom
i think i will try unroot we zurg brush (winch i root first) and root again with flash tool )
and try to upgrade from ota
oka
i found link for .42 but its 150 MB unlike the other link which is 250 !!
i found the first link in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314 topic
and uploaded.to server is suck so i search for another link like hotfile cause i have premiuim there
http://uploaded.to/file/vmfu4czg
http://www.multiupload.nl/X8PNLLNB5M
is hotfile file is right ?
Hi there guys.
i have tried almost all the diffrent ways to get my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc rooted by i cant seem to get it right. can any one of yous please please help me?
Thanks in advance
Regards
Willy
You haven't mentioned what firmware your phone is running. GB or ICS. Give the version number.
Next, is your bootloader unlocked?
And thirdly, have you read any of the guides out here? There are already a few threads on rooting your phone.
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xtacy! said:
You haven't mentioned what firmware your phone is running. GB or ICS. Give the version number.
Next, is your bootloader unlocked?
And thirdly, have you read any of the guides out here? There are already a few threads on rooting your phone.
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hi thx for your reply.
I am running GB ver 2.3.4
what is bootloader ?
willydesousa said:
hi thx for your reply.
I am running GB ver 2.3.4
what is bootloader ?
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if you are on .42 than you can try zergrush
Which fw are you on? .42? .62?
I suggest you download the Generic Global World .42 fw for the LT15 from this thread here.
Flash it with Flashtool. (You'll find it in the Development section. It's a stickied thread). (Turn on USB Debugging before that).
Use Gingerbreak to root your phone. It's an .apk file. You just need to install it from your phone. Just make sure you're allowed to install non-Market apps.
And that's it, you're rooted. Update Over-The-Air to the .62 build.
If you're feeling up to it, I suggest you unlock your bootloader (if you're not carrier-branded) through the Sony website. If you unlock your bootloader, you will void your warranty!!
xtacy! said:
Which fw are you on? .42? .62?
I suggest you download the Generic Global World .42 fw for the LT15 from this thread here.
Flash it with Flashtool. (You'll find it in the Development section. It's a stickied thread). (Turn on USB Debugging before that).
Use Gingerbreak to root your phone. It's an .apk file. You just need to install it from your phone. Just make sure you're allowed to install non-Market apps.
And that's it, you're rooted. Update Over-The-Air to the .62 build.
If you're feeling up to it, I suggest you unlock your bootloader (if you're not carrier-branded) through the Sony website. If you unlock your bootloader, you will void your warranty!!
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i don't think you can root 2.3.4 with gingerbreak, only 2.3.3 and earlier.
zergrush will work well
OverLo4d said:
i don't think you can root 2.3.4 with gingerbreak, only 2.3.3 and earlier.
zergrush will work well
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once again thank you very very much for all your help.
i will def try these steps you suggested to me
thank you my friend
im trying to root using SuperOneClick and it gets stuck at step #7 does anyone know why? plz help
How do you fail at rooting.... :facepalm:
What's your model?
at&t one i think its R8000at
what could it be? could it be that my model cant be rooted?
kadaj6 said:
what could it be? could it be that my model cant be rooted?
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No try re-doing it and just wait mine used to freeze the odd time n id just leave it and go back to it. I used to always root, unroot using superoneclick. Take it ur bootloader is locked??
Sent from my GT-I9300
yes, its locked, itried like 3 times already so i decided to do a factory reset on the phone trying again now and at step #7 not responding.
left it running for 20min or so nd kept "not responding"
If u are on the 69 or 62 firmware then it is not possible to root them with superoneclick or the zergrush method. Has something to do with the exploits which would be removed in latest firmware. One way is to downgrade to an older firmware which works with those methods, the other to unlock your bootloader+custom kernel+custom rom.
downgrading is the same as using flashtool?
wedgess said:
No try re-doing it and just wait mine used to freeze the odd time n id just leave it and go back to it. I used to always root, unroot using superoneclick. Take it ur bootloader is locked??
Sent from my GT-I9300
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no my phone does not have bootloader unlucked, i dont know if it can be done since the only method i have found is directly with sony. do i need bootloader unlocked so superoneclick works? or for flashing on flashtool?
You don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash ftf files with flashtool. Just put the ftf file in the firmware folder of flashtool then install drivers if not installed already.
R800x
Unlocked
Running AOKP milestone6 4.0.4
Lordomn said:
You don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash ftf files with flashtool. Just put the ftf file in the firmware folder of flashtool then install drivers if not installed already.
R800x
Unlocked
Running AOKP milestone6 4.0.4
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just flashed it with uk version, i think its rooted but idk if the network data is working since i cant connect to android market or receive photos through texts
its rooted i just checked with root checker, now im gonna update the phone im waiting for it to charge, my question is how do i get my internet back?
Superoneclick has nithing to do with "unlocked bootloader". And jes you can flash with flashtool if yours locked.
So if your firmware is one of them above then you can downgrade with wotanserver or flash an older firmware with flashtool.
But if im not wrong you will lose all your data, so backup.
HELP!!! :'(
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i (Zeus)
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Android version: 2.3.4
I have spent a lot of time researching how to root my phone, and I used the doomlord's easy rootkit and the superoneclick to try and root my phone. My bootloader is locked and both methods fail to root my phone. PLEASE HELP!
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Developer932 said:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i (Zeus)
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Android version: 2.3.4
I have spent a lot of time researching how to root my phone, and I used the doomlord's easy rootkit and the superoneclick to try and root my phone. My bootloader is locked and both methods fail to root my phone. PLEASE HELP!
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I just realised that the reason that it want working was that my antivirus software would get rid of the zergRush file
The easiest way to root any Xperia play. Just flash any pre rooted kernel E.g if you are on GB just flash doomkernel v14 and get root access.
my pc does the same thing i think its just something to with the pc's os because my friend did it on ubuntu via wine and it worked fine...
try this
kadaj6 said:
im trying to root using SuperOneClick and it gets stuck at step #7 does anyone know why? plz help
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this worked for me so try this.
Also make sure that your android version. Is 2.3.3 because I don't think it works on 2.3.4. Is your boot loader unlocked?
http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=%2F
Rmontoya83 said:
this worked for me so try this.
Also make sure that your android version. Is 2.3.3 because I don't think it works on 2.3.4. Is your boot loader unlocked?
http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=%2F
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Do not mind this guy. As long as your fw is below .62 you can root via zergrush method in flashtool. (even if you are on 2.3.4 )
disregard he is no help
Xperia Gamer said:
Do not mind this guy. As long as your fw is below .62 you can root via zergrush method in flashtool. (even if you are on 2.3.4 )
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Please see attached video I tried on 2.3.4 didn't work. It did on 2.3.3. A lot of people have this problem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YvVhGvOJQk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I have an Xperia ZL C6506 - 10.4.B.0.569
I went into the service menu and it says my bootloader can't be unlocked
Is there anyway to work around this and unlock it anyway? If not can I still root my phone?
If so please advise as to how. I looked on the forums but most posts relate to unlocked bootloader or
a different model or build.
If you need more info please let me know.
Thanks
Endrith said:
I have an Xperia ZL C6506 - 10.4.B.0.569
I went into the service menu and it says my bootloader can't be unlocked
Is there anyway to work around this and unlock it anyway? If not can I still root my phone?
If so please advise as to how. I looked on the forums but most posts relate to unlocked bootloader or
a different model or build.
If you need more info please let me know.
Thanks
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You can root it and install recovery. Unfortunately you cannot unlock the bootloader.
This means that you can only flash stock based Roms, not any AOSP Roms like cyanogenmod, aokp, omni, p.a.c, etc... More specifically, you can only flash stock kernels. The ROM is Dependant on the kernel you are using. Stock kernel for stock Roms. Aosp kernel for aosp based Roms.
With Sony's devices (as of late anyway), the kernel is baked into the boot.IMG. And you can only alter, change, or flash a custom boot.IMG if your bootloader is unlocked. Sucks, but that's how it is.
Sent from my C6503 using Tapatalk
Thanks for the info.
At least I can still root the phone which at this point was my primary interest.
As I mentioned I have not seen any rooting info for my particular build or model together. Am I missing something?
Did I not see it or has no one done it yet for this build/model setup.
Where would you suggest I go from here?
Endrith said:
Thanks for the info.
At least I can still root the phone which at this point was my primary interest.
As I mentioned I have not seen any rooting info for my particular build or model together. Am I missing something?
Did I not see it or has no one done it yet for this build/model setup.
Where would you suggest I go from here?
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You need to downgrade to .423 stock kernel. Use Androxyde's Flashtool to flash that kernel.
Then use Doomlord's Rooting Toolkit to root your phone.
After that, flash the .569 kernel with Flashtool.
Now you can install NUT's dualrecovery.
Here are the steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388946
At point 11. you flash the .569 kernel..
I have successfully rooted my phone.
However I can't figure out how to get it back to .569
Do I need to use the Flash and Stripped version(This seems to be linked to rooting)
Or can I just use this
[FTF] Xperia ZL (C6506) 4.3 - 10.4.B.0.569 - Generic US
Found at this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2637847
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On a side note will I be able to update to 4.4 Kitkat when it is released for my phone by the normal download
or will I have to flash it to keep the root?
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So I tried flashing the Full FTF but ended up losing root. I tried to do the other option of using the flash/stripped version but it says I need TWRP and there
is no version for the ZL only the Z. Will the Z one work or am I going about this the wrong way.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Endrith said:
I have successfully rooted my phone.
However I can't figure out how to get it back to .569
Do I need to use the Flash and Stripped version(This seems to be linked to rooting)
Or can I just use this
[FTF] Xperia ZL (C6506) 4.3 - 10.4.B.0.569 - Generic US
Found at this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2637847
Edit:
On a side note will I be able to update to 4.4 Kitkat when it is released for my phone by the normal download
or will I have to flash it to keep the root?
Edit:
So I tried flashing the Full FTF but ended up losing root. I tried to do the other option of using the flash/stripped version but it says I need TWRP and there
is no version for the ZL only the Z. Will the Z one work or am I going about this the wrong way.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Hey,
There is recovery for the ZL, you can get it from Nut's site here http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Looks like his latest recovery is called "ZL-lockeddualrecovery2.7.95-BETA.installer.zip (9.35MB)" at the moment.
If you flash my build 569 and lost root then you used the untouched FTF from Sony and makes your phone completely stock.
What you wanna do is flash back to an old 4.1.2 that will let you obtain root with DoomLord's 1 click method.
Once root is on your phone, install Nut's DualRecovery from the link I just gave you.
Download my 2 files (stripped FTF and flashable zip) and copy the flashable zip on your SDCard.
Now reboot into recovery and flash the flashable zip, once it flashes successfully, power off your phone. DO NOT Reboot.
Use Flashtool and flash the stripped FTF and boot your phone.
You will be on rooted build 569 with root and dualrecovery already installed. :good:
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It was also suggested to me for my Xperia tablet that if you already had root and simply wanted to update, all you have to do is:
1) copy zip to SDcard
2) go into recovery and install zip (without wiping anything)
3) turn off phone
4) flash kernel via flashtool
But I haven't tested this way
Thanks Crash338 that worked
I now have a rooted phone with .569