Was just curious I didn't see this asked anywhere but for general knowledge I was wonderiong if I were to relock my boot loader to get an ota update and then reroot will mt original code to unlock my bootloader still work? Just didn't know if it's updated if the code changes or anything like that cause I know how sneaky VZW can be about software and things like that. Thanks in advance for the help
It should stay the same
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and just curious have you seen any threads for rooting once on 2.3.4
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I made a thread about it
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634
I wish you could've just looked in the general section...
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Had been using my mobile since March.Originally gb 2.3.4 and now upgraded to ics 4.0.4.The upgrade was done at a SE service centre.
Had always been fascinated about doing hacking but do not have the knowledge.Read a lot of stuff on so many different sites still hard to absorb.
Read recently that one need not unlock the bootloader of an xperia arc lt15i running on ICS 4.0.4 build 4.1.B.0.431.I do not know if it's true.
But my question is when you have a mobile device with original specs and you want to clear some stuff to get extra memory what needs to be done first.
All the other tutorials seem outdated because of the new version and the build.
Does one need to unlock the bootloader now?Is there a proper step by step guide to do rooting?By proper,I mean starting with the device.What needs to be done preroot.Than what files needs to be downloaded and from where.I know what I've stated is already available.But some I believe have missed out tiny details relevant to the process and hence all the negative comments.Which actually scares you to pursue your goal of rooting your device.So anyone here that can guide me?
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Sandro8771 said:
Does one need to unlock the bootloader now?Is there a proper step by step guide to do rooting?
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This may well be the best and yet the shortest guide to do the entire thing:
http ://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Arc:_Full_Update_Guide
Yes, you'll need to unlock the bootloader with the code provided by Sony.
Installing CM7, CM9 or any other similar complete system automatically makes you get rid of the manufacturer add-ons.
Hello, and sorry for bugging everyone, but I have somewhat of a problem. I'll just start from the beggining.
First of all I own a SGS II, so I'm used to flashing roms and kernels custom stuff and all...on that. My girlfriend is the one who owns a Xperia Arc S (LT18a, US version if it's relevant or not). And for the live of me, I can't summon the courage to flash it, the process being somewhat different than the flashing of a S2. That's just idiot proof in my opinion, can't go wrong. I'm seeing all over the place guides and stuff for flashing a Xperia Arc S, and don't really know wich one is good/bad etc. So...the actual questions :
1. Where can I find the stock firmwares for Xperia Arc S ? I was hopping on a website something like sammobile for samsung, where I can find every release etc.
2. She now has 2.3.4 (I think not 100% sure) build 4.0.2.A.0.62 and from what I heard that cannot be rooted, or it involved something like unlocking the bootloader or something like that, safe to say that kinda freaked me out a bit.
3. I'm guessing that this build 62 is like on my samsung, where different stock rom's are differentiated by letters (eg. XXLPG, XWLPQ etc) so, someone please confirm that.
4. Is there any noticeable difference between these gingebread builds, cause if build 62 can't be rooted, I'll downgrade to previous build that can be more easily rooted.
5. I really need a idiot proof guide to flashing this thing. She has no warranty on it and I really don't want to mess it up
6. And last (finally, I know ) some links for safe versions of flashtool (equivalent of odin from what I understand) and firmwares, stuff I need to root it etc.
I apologise for such a long post but this stuff is pretty overwhelming for me. Also I apologise for spelling errors (english is not my first language)
Wow, the things we do for love...
OK, here's a quick run-down of how it works.
Firstly the bootloader thing: -
The bootloader is where the "kernel" sits. If you unlock the bootloader then you can pretty much put anything on the phone.
You can flash a custom kernel, and from there on you can use ClockworkMod recovery the same way you do on your Samsung.
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custom kernels have ClockworkMod recovery built into them since the XPERIA doesn't have a "/recovery" partition for the standard ClockworkMod recovery.
If that didn't make sense then here's a translation "There's no special space for CWM recovery on Sony phones! So custom kernels have CWM recovery built in for easy access."
When one of these kernels starts up the phone there's a point where the hardware buttons light up, and the LED flashes purple. If you press "volume down" at this point then the kernel starts up ClockworkMod recovery instead of booting the phone.
Most roms come with their own kernel that you can use like this. The XPERIA is different to the SGS phone because you can't flash a kernel from the phone itself. You need an unlocked bootloader and fastboot to flash a kernel.
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So unlocking the bootloader is a good idea, but only after you've made a backup of all your stuff off the memory card.
Here's a really good thread that brings together all sorts of pieces of information that you might need to root the phone - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
OK, so that's the unlock thing, and the kernel thing. Once the kernel has CWM recovery built in you can pretty much flash any rom you feel like flashing. There are already some JellyBean roms out that are fast and usable if you're prepared to read up on them and experiment a bit.
Next thing is the "BaseBand". This is the driver for the "cell phone radio". The part of the hardware that's actually responsible for behaving like a phone
Here's a thread where you can get all of the different base-band versions: - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688049
Personally I know that base-bands 72 and 77 both work perfectly. Since they are the 2 newest versions you can choose which-ever one you want. The newer basebands give much better signal strength on the phone, and the call quality is really good.
Good luck with the experimenting - hope you enjoy.
Are you looking to upgrade her arc to ics? It is much easier to find the resources if that is the case
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navras1719 said:
I can't summon the courage to flash it, the process being somewhat different than the flashing of a S2. That's just idiot proof in my opinion, can't go wrong.
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So is flashing on the Arc/S, so long as you can read.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
Thanks for taking the time to answer such a long and frankly, annoying post Seems I got a bit of homework, manny things to read, so...coffee and patience Hope everything will add up nicely
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Are you looking to upgrade her arc to ics? It is much easier to find the resources if that is the case
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Not really, from what I hear ICS dumbs down the phone sort of speak. Now I really can't say, but I would test it out a bit, as long as I learn how to go back to GB.
Another thing that I'm a bit concerned is that all the stuff I find are for LT18i and my gf's phone is a american model LT18a. Will this be a problem ? Or that's just to differentiate the hardware stuff in them ? I hope flashing a LT18i firmware doesn't screw anything up
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Not really, from what I hear ICS dumbs down the phone sort of speak. Now I really can't say, but I would test it out a bit, as long as I learn how to go back to GB.
Another thing that I'm a bit concerned is that all the stuff I find are for LT18i and my gf's phone is a american model LT18a. Will this be a problem ? Or that's just to differentiate the hardware stuff in them ? I hope flashing a LT18i firmware doesn't screw anything up
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Yep, the differentiating factor is the hardware. the lt18i and lt18a roms are the same as far as I know. ICS does tend to be more resource heavy especially on the arcs but downgrading back to GB is basically the same method as flashing the ICS, just with another rom.
And also, in response to your first post, you can downgrade to the rootable build of GB, root that, and then flash the build 62 kernel back onto your phone so it's rooted and of the desired build
There's a lot of flashing guides on youtube regarding the arc s. I did a quick search and this one seemed pretty accurate and straight to the point.
Ok I pretty much understood the whole shabang, my last question is about the bootloader, if I unlock it once that's it ? I can flash whatever I want and not need to reunclock it...sort of speak. I read that for warranty reasons it can be relocked but that's not the case for me. Also for flashing a stock rom is it necessary to unlock the bootloader or that's just for rooting ?
Oh and almost forgot...if I understood right...I can downgrade...root...then upgrade to 62 and it will still be rooted ? On my samsung if it'a rooted and I flash abother stock rom...bye bye root, so pretty weird for me. Thank you again, I can't stress enough how helpfull you guys were.
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unlocking the bootloader allows a whole lot more things to be done with the arc, but does make some apps defunct such as track id and music facebook like (which many can do without). flashing and/or rooting a stock rom doesn't need an unlocked bootloader because it's stock and yep, you can downgrade/upgrade, root, and then go back to what build you want by flashing a kernel only
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unlocking the bootloader allows a whole lot more things to be done with the arc, but does make some apps defunct such as track id and music facebook like (which many can do without).
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That only applies if you use the official method to unlock, use SETool and you'll retain DRM.
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XperienceD said:
That only applies if you use the official method to unlock, use SETool and you'll retain DRM.
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Thanks for the clarification. I never knew much about bootloaders and all that
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That only applies if you use the official method to unlock, use SETool and you'll retain DRM.
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If you could help me out with a SETool link and a basic set of instructions that would be awsome
LE: From what I've seen there are 2 versions of SETool and one's free the other is not. Can the free version be used to unlock the bootloader or do I have to get the full version ? Or even simpler, is there anyway to unlock it (LT18a) free and without losing DRM ?
XperienceD said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
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So basically from what I read there, no way for free unlock and retain DRM.
navras1719 said:
So basically from what I read there, no way for free unlock and retain DRM.
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Follow the instructions up to the point just before patching and tell me what it says please?
if you unlock the bootloader NEVER UPDATE OVER THE AIR this will brick the phone.
The're 2 ways to unlock bootloader
1 via Sony web site but this only works for non branded phones,
2 is to pay if you use a service with setools this will unlock bootloader and make phone SIM free.
Xda member jinx13 offers this service contract him for more info.
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zolaisugly said:
2 is to pay if you use a service with setools this will unlock bootloader and make phone SIM free.
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If SETool can unlock any handset I'm not sure why the S1Tool wouldn't, has anyone confirmed in the thread it doesn't work for the Arc S?
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If SETool can unlock any handset I'm not sure why the S1Tool wouldn't, has anyone confirmed in the thread it doesn't work for the Arc S?
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Since my bootloader was opened the setools has been upgraded to setools2 which now covers more phones but not sure which.
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Follow the instructions up to the point just before patching and tell me what it says please?
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I'm sorry but what are you refering to ? The process that involves opening the backcover under the battery ?
Some additional info, it's not carrier branded, not sim locked...and using the service code in the dialer says bootloader unlockable : yes
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Should have had this done already.
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I've spent many hours reading and searching and am confused. I just picked up a Verizon R800x. I updated from 2.3.2 to 2.3.3 via verizon. Does that mean I can't use the zergRush exploit to root? Everything I've read seems to say that after NOV 2011, zergRush doesn't work anymore.
"MAJOR WARNING - ICS (4.x) doesn't work with it & any update to GB (2.3.x) after November 2011 won't either.
Quote:
Originally Posted by paxChristos View Post
The exploit used in this toolkit was patched back in November of 2011. No more updates will come from the exploit devs. "
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
Also, what about unlocking the bootloader? I've gone into the service menu and ....Service info > Configuration >Rooting Status does not exist. So that means I can't unlock?
I see theres some sort of "wire trick", but you need someones help and I've read that the guys that were doing it (for money) aren't doing it anymore, or can't get the code or something.
I thought Sony was was all for unlocking now?
So, to sum up, now that it's December 2012:
1. Can I root w/zergRush (or some other method)?
2. Does no "Rooting Status" in the service menu mean I should forget about unlocking?
Thanks for reading...
If you do it with Sony method it will unlock the bootloader...just make sure to follow the instructions carefully
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Lordomn said:
If you do it with Sony method it will unlock the bootloader...just make sure to follow the instructions carefully
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So you're saying don't worry about no "Rooting Status" and try to run a key through fastboot anyway?
Yes.... It will unlock it... As long as you check the code make sure its right...
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Thanks, ill give it a try when I get home.
I'm just being extra careful with my play after having bricked my rezound.
Live and learn!
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LOL... Not a problem man.... But its kinda hard to brick this phone so no need to worry....
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If you want to root, just use SuperOneClick on 2.3.3. Or if you want to install custom rom, just unlock its bootloader from Sony site then you can flash a custom kernel that has ClockwordMod included.
I wrote this instruction to root and install CWM to the Verizon Play before Sony allowed it to be unlocked: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961298
if youre already unlock, it is better because you can flash
via fastboot any kernel for play and have pre-rooted custom rom flashing
So I'm new to this xda forum thing and I just have a simple question regarding my note 2 sgh-i317m from rogers. I'm looking to root and flash the latest cyanogenmod to my phone but I've read that to root your phone you must have an unlocked bootloader. So I don't know if my note 2's bootloader is unlocked, whether its already unlocked by rogers when i received it or how to check if it is or isn't. I've looked around all over for an answer to my question and all I've found is a non legit article about how most Canadian note 2's are already unlocked. I don't want to go ahead with rooting my phone and having it brick because my bootloader is locked so I would appreciate the help! Thanks in advance!
For rooting purposes start HERE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33854391
For recovery I use TWRP HERE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33867032
Rom I'm running as my daily driver
Found HERE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36575063
For Rom's and info go to the ONE STOP SHOP thread! Think you should READ up on flashing Rom's, making back ups, modem's, just Android in general!!!
If you haven't done it before it's always the best policy to read as MUCH info as you can. Which in turn Wil save you in the END...
Me 2¢®
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Bootloader is not locked ....yet.. g
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