So I rooted my phone using this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
But I keep getting errors and now it wont even find my sim card and really unsure what to do.
Scottish Husky said:
So I rooted my phone using this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639
But I keep getting errors and now it wont even find my sim card and really unsure what to do.
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Take a look at this link, I helped out another fellow xda member in the same spot as you. His phone wouldn't detect hos simcard after rooting the same way you did. It might be a baseband issue cuz the rooting image is a bit old (afaik the first FW build for our play).
Just follow the step by step guide and you should soon be enjoying the newest FW rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17747422&postcount=45
Link to flashtool. Make sure you use the beta version (0.2.9.1) wich is the one that supports our play.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Small guide on how to use flashtool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17804320&postcount=2
Regards Dousan...
Check your BaseBand version under settings-->About Phone (If it is unknown or blank), u need to fresh flash your PLAY with a clean ROM (Suggest Generic 2.3.2 UK).
Check your SIM again and the BaseBand.
If u need to ROOT your PLAY, just use GingerBreak 1.2 when still in 2.3.2. U can use RootChecker to check if it is successfully rooted. Update to the latest version OTA by WiFi.
dcoloane said:
Check your BaseBand version under settings-->About Phone (If it is unknown or blank), u need to fresh flash your PLAY with a clean ROM (Suggest Generic 2.3.2 UK).
Check your SIM again and the BaseBand.
If u need to ROOT your PLAY, just use GingerBreak 1.2 when still in 2.3.2. U can use RootChecker to check if it is successfully rooted. Update to the latest version OTA by WiFi.
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This is also a way to go about it . Just one thing to ad: You'll need to relock the bootloader before updating OTA or yuo'll brick your phone
Afaik the newest FW is not out via OTA yet (4.0.1.0.283 - 2.3.4), it's the first one with xLoud (4.0.A.2.368 - 2.3.3).
Regards Dousan...
Hello!
I need to know all the official possible ways available to update the software of my PLAY. Also do mention the best method.
Right now when I go to settings>About Phone> it says that I have the Android version of 2.3.3
I believe there have been 2 software updates since then (correct me if I am wrong).
What do you people think was there any progress in the updates or were they just related to back-end programming?
Thanks.
2.3.4 has been rolling out to some android devices. It takes time for all the different mobile operators to get it out. Im on uk vodaphone and still waiting, ive read it should be available for me during october, so it really depends on your location and operator as to when you will get it....
You can check for software updates by going to settings,about phone,software updates and click the menu button to refresh the search for available updates.
Im awaiting 2.3.4 as i hope it improves my wifi :-(
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There are three ways to update.
1. Over-The-Air - the easiest and safest way. Keep root.
2. PC Companion - easy but requires computer. Phone installs software to computer using USB. Lose root.
3. SE Update - not sure about this one. Must go through Sony Ericsson website. Lose root.
DO NOT UPDATE AT ALL IF YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED
There are 2 new firmwares (for different regions) but only one update ->
2.3.4.
720p video recording
More facebook integration
Disable auto-brightness option
There is more but minor fixes
Sent from my rooted R800a 2.3.3 BL locked
aranium said:
There are three ways to update.
1. Over-The-Air - the easiest and safest way. Keep root.
2. PC Companion - easy but requires computer. Phone installs software to computer using USB. Lose root.
3. SE Update - not sure about this one. Must go through Sony Ericsson website. Lose root.
DO NOT UPDATE AT ALL IF YOUR BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED
There are 2 new firmwares (for different regions) but only one update ->
2.3.4.
720p video recording
More facebook integration
Disable auto-brightness option
There is more but minor fixes
Sent from my rooted R800a 2.3.3 BL locked
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your forgetting the most important,coolest way.
The 2.9.1 Flashtool.
If I update my xplay via pc companion will that have the effect of wiping the handset?
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Guys, I'm sorry to load the noob questions on you but in a nutshell, I want to be able to update my phone to the 2.3.4 update that Verizon isn't allowing us to have.
I want to be able to purchase games without having to go through their sh*tty v z app, I would like to update to other official releases like 4.0 when it arrives.
Right now my concern is 2.3.4 I've read about boot unlockers and roots. Which do I want to do, if either?
Thanks in advance
To get 2.3.4 on verizon, you must unlock your bootloader because only custom roms or stock UK roms have 2.3.4+. You can still update to 4.0 once it comes out, by using flashtool
http://xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/
Very nice guide(s) to rooting, unlocking your bootloader, etc.
There is currently no working ROM for 2.3.4 on Verizon play. You never have to buy apps they Verizon (if you root the phone you can remove the Verizon store) (in fact, they get taxed if you buy them through Verizon instead of the Android market)
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Hi there.
I have a stock ROM .042, and I want to re-flash a it (or a newer stock ROM that can be rooted) to solve some problems I'm having with my Xperia Play (R800i, from Spain). I once flashed the official ROM I have, so I know it's not difficult, but I need help to refresh my memory and to solve some quick doubts:
- What is the newest ROM for my R800i that can be rooted? I thought it was the .042, but I read of somebody with the .058 rooted (wich I think is newer than .042). Where can I download this newer ROM (I already have the .042)?
- In this time I suppose that have appeared new tools to flash our Xplays. What's the best way to flash my Xplay? I would apreciate a link to a tutorial please.
- After that, what's the best way to root the Xplay?
- How can I save all the SMS i have on the phone? I have important and personal conversations I don't want to get lost.
- Any advice you can give me before flashing?
Miles Wolf said:
Hi there.
I have a stock ROM .042, and I want to re-flash a it (or a newer stock ROM that can be rooted) to solve some problems I'm having with my Xperia Play (R800i, from Spain). I once flashed the official ROM I have, so I know it's not difficult, but I need help to refresh my memory and to solve some quick doubts:
- What is the newest ROM for my R800i that can be rooted? I thought it was the .042, but I read of somebody with the .058 rooted (wich I think is newer than .042). Where can I download this newer ROM (I already have the .042)?
If you bootloader is unlocked, you can flash a custom kernel and have root on any ROM. I'm currently on the .069 version and everything is working fine.
- In this time I suppose that have appeared new tools to flash our Xplays. What's the best way to flash my Xplay? I would apreciate a link to a tutorial please.
You can either use the ADB tool that comes with the Android SDK, or use Flashtool (http://androxyde.github.com/)
- After that, what's the best way to root the Xplay?
If you install a custom kernel, it will automatically root your ROM (I suggest using DooMLord's kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176502)
- How can I save all the SMS i have on the phone? I have important and personal conversations I don't want to get lost.
Just search for "SMS backup" in the Play Store, and you should find a number of apps that do the job.
- Any advice you can give me before flashing?
Don't unplug your device during transfer
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Hi,
I'm having problems with space and the general speed of my Xperia Arc S so the time has come to finally upgrade from Sony's version of Android 2.3 in hope that it will improve things.
I've kind of avoided this so far as I don't really know the best way to back-up things.
I want to back up to my computer - not to the internet.
I am guessing that for the applications that I would like to back up I would need to back up both their APK files and whatever their setting files are. I guess there are also some system settings to back up (but then these are less important).
A problem I have always had is space on the phone - it has very little storage space and although I try and move everything to the SD card, a lot of it doesn't seem to be able to be moved.
Things like simply the Google Play services take up loads of space! I don't even really have that much on there - mainly just whatsapp.
The phone is stock although I have checked in the service menu and it says that I can unlock the bootloader. Part of the reason I didn't upgrade to Sony's version of Android 4 was because I heard that it locks the bootloader and I didn't know if this was bad.
What is the bootloader unlock for? Is it for loading custom roms? As i thought you could do this even if it was locked? Or is it for rooting?
So yer, I guess I am looking for recommendations for a CFW to suit my needs. Priorities are that it works and i'm guessing the latest android version possible would be best as this will help with performance etc. Or is that a misnomer as newer android releases are generally geared for phones with higher specs? I've heard that some CFWs have problems with wifi etc so i'd like to avoid those as I certainly need that.
Overall there seem to be so many even on this forum that I don't really know which would be a best fit for my needs or this phone.
I also have an original San Francisco (zte blade) to update but will save that 'till I've done this one.
Hopefully I can get an understanding as to how all this CFW / Rooting / whatever business works and the best / latest way to do things, as as with everything, it all rapidly changes and you can find yourself looking out lots of outdated and now incorrect or superseeded information.
All a bit overwhelming really, which is why i've put it off so long!
Thanks for your time and help!
1. Q : For backup on ICS 4.0.4, right?
A : Unlock bootloader first -> root -> flash cwm - now u can backup everything from ur phone.
2. Q : Little storage, right?
A : After backup, reboot system.
Partition ur sdcard -> install link2sd. (google it for how to)
Link what do u want to link (google it for how to)
3. Q : Unlockbootloader, right?
A : It's for using custom kernel (google it for how to)
There's too many tutorial from all your question.
Read it again and again :good:
Abigail said:
1. Q : For backup on ICS 4.0.4, right?
A : Unlock bootloader first -> root -> flash cwm - now u can backup everything from ur phone.
2. Q : Little storage, right?
A : After backup, reboot system.
Partition ur sdcard -> install link2sd. (google it for how to)
Link what do u want to link (google it for how to)
3. Q : Unlockbootloader, right?
A : It's for using custom kernel (google it for how to)
There's too many tutorial from all your question.
Read it again and again :good:
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I have android 2.3 - is this a problem?
I thought that the Sony ICS 4.0 update made it so you could not unlock your bootloader?
Hmm if you unlock your bootloader, it will also root the phone, correct?
But it seems that using the Sony tool will wipe my phone developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
So i saw there is the S1tool but then people said that it does not work with the Arc S.
Is this still the case? What is the reason? is it impossible?
So, you say that in order to back up my applications and things, i need to unlock my bootloader. The official way seems to wipe my phone though - so then i can't back up :S
Hmm, see, i am confused about the order i should do things. Also i've heard that if you use the Sony tool then you cannot use OTA updates which seems like it could be problematic? Mind you i guess CFW cannot use OTA either - so how do you update? You must check for updates on your PC and reflash your phone regularly? Or are there ways for Stock android CFW to support OTA updates?
So, does the Sony ICS update stop you unlocking the bootloader?
I guess there are 2 options. Update using that and then install helium OR root and then use titanium backup.
Not sure which to try.
Thanks!
1. Unlock bootloader is only affected by the phone manufacture date, check the battery compartment and see if the date is before 12W11. Any date after this means the phone can't be unlocked.
2. Software does not affect the unlocking of bootloader, like I mentioned earlier check the battery compartment.
3. Unlocking your bootloader does not mean you have rooted your phone. It just means you can flash custom kernels onto your phone.
4. It's not that S1tool doesn't work, if I told you the entire process of doing it you wouldn't want to do it either.
5. Sony last stopped the update at 4.0.4, no need to concern yourself with future updates.
6. If you use CFW, refer to the thread for instructions on how to install updates.
7. Like I mentioned, ICS update does not affect bootloader unlock, only the manufacture date does. Furthermore, if you update from stock to a CFW, you will not be able to restore your data from the old software. You will have no choice but to start with a clean slate.
I am on Sonys 2.3, build 4.0.2.A.0.62 and i read that i cannot root this version.
I can't use backup software as i can't root to use titanium and helium doesn't support 2.3.
Sony back also apparently doesn't support my phone.
Basically, my apps are outdated due to me not having enough space to update them.
I think that updating to Sony's ICS update might enable me to use these programs and root so that i can backup, then unlock the bootloader and use cfw. (i checked and my s# is older than 12W11 so that's fine).
However, i am worried that if i try to update to Sony's ICS update that i will either lose my applications or the data that is stored with them (whatsapp history, game saves, app config etc etc) - particularly as they are not up to date.
Is this the case? Is there anything i can do?
Thanks
oneNight1 said:
I am on Sonys 2.3, build 4.0.2.A.0.62 and i read that i cannot root this version.
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Take a look at the tool namend one click root (this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219781), your build should be root-able, just read carefully and decide if you wanna try...
I used this tool on stock sony ics 4.0.4 build and it worked nicely, haven't tried it on stock sony gb 2.3 build though.
Good luck! :good:
BadGround said:
Take a look at the tool namend one click root (this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219781), your build should be root-able, just read carefully and decide if you wanna try...
I used this tool on stock sony ics 4.0.4 build and it worked nicely, haven't tried it on stock sony gb 2.3 build though.
Good luck! :good:
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Thanks for the tip! It worked!
If you do it twice it relocks your phone. Took some google translate to find out what the chinese was saying hehe.
I'm now on stock 4.0.3 (4.1.A.0.562).
Doesn't seem a great deal better than 2.3, i guess i need to find out what a good lightweight CFW is really. Firefox for android constantly crashes so i tried naked browser and that does too. Wish there was a good selective script blocker for mobile browsers - that would help a lot. Noscript for firefox would be a possibility but the problem is it crashes a lot even with javascript disabled.
So yer not sure where the problems are coming from, maybe due to the low RAM in this phone. That's why i was thinking a lightweight CFW might help matters but not sure if it's best to go with a 5.1 one that breaks 720p recording and has issues with things like turning off GPS.
Or it might be better to go with the latest type that doesn't break anything. I'm guessing that is a 4.0.4 CFW? Or maybe 4.4? I know stock only goes up to 4.0.4 but i think i read something about being able to get CFW based on stock so HDMI, FM radio, 720p recording etc etc won't be broken?
Thanks anyway!
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Or it might be better to go with the latest type that doesn't break anything. I'm guessing that is a 4.0.4 CFW? Or maybe 4.4? I know stock only goes up to 4.0.4 but i think i read something about being able to get CFW based on stock so HDMI, FM radio, 720p recording etc etc won't be broken?
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Well, I haven't tried 5.1 so far, only following the 5.1-threads to see how it's going on.
HDMI is only working up to 4.0.4 roms, FM radio is working in 4.1 roms too, and you'll get 720p recording also in 4.4.4 roms. If you want all things working your phone is able to you will have to use roms based on stock GB or ICS. Therefore I'm using a stock based ICS rom most of the time (T-Rom).
By T-Rom for Arc S, i assume that you mean this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746508
Or if not then this port of it? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239187
Sounds like something worth trying to see if it helps!
Thanks!
oneNight1 said:
By T-Rom for Arc S, i assume that you mean this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746508
Or if not then this port of it? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239187
Sounds like something worth trying to see if it helps!
Thanks!
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For Arc S the first link is the matching one. I think it's the most recently updated ICS rom for our device :good: