So I rooted the phone a few weeks ago using the zergRush method. However, my phone has developed a physical fault and want to send it off for warranty repair (the screen on the lower left side feels loose and creaks when I press on it.)
So obviously I would not be able to send it off in a rooted state, so how do I unroot it and erase all traces of a root from the phone?
You can use flashtool to unroot I believe (though I've not done that myself)..
or.. you can simply repair the f/w using SEUS. that will remove the root..
im_iceman said:
You can use flashtool to unroot I believe (though I've not done that myself)..
or.. you can simply repair the f/w using SEUS. that will remove the root..
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What's SEUS? Is that PC Companion? Will that fully unroot the phone.
itsmyname said:
What's SEUS? Is that PC Companion? Will that fully unroot the phone.
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find unrooted fw,flash it,voila!you'll unrooted arc..
Sent from my LT18i
rashid.fairus said:
find unrooted fw,flash it,voila!you'll unrooted arc..
Sent from my LT18i
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I don't know how to do that, I'm a complete newbie. Wouldn't flashing void the wawarranty? I'm on a locked bootloader
itsmyname said:
I don't know how to do that, I'm a complete newbie. Wouldn't flashing void the wawarranty? I'm on a locked bootloader
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You could flash with Flashtool, don't matter if your BL is locked or unlocked.
Or you could use repair function in PCC/SEUS and the root is also gone.
Or if you have rooted your FW with DooMLoRD's zergRush exploit, look in the thread, for the unroot script.
dp94 said:
You could flash with Flashtool, don't matter if your BL is locked or unlocked.
Or you could use repair function in PCC/SEUS and the root is also gone.
Or if you have rooted your FW with DooMLoRD's zergRush exploit, look in the thread, for the unroot script.
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Hmm, which is the easiest/safest?
SEUS is the Sony Ericsson Update Service - HERE
Use it to repair your phone - will complete remove all traces of root.. and is dead simple to use.. even for a noob!
im_iceman said:
SEUS is the Sony Ericsson Update Service - HERE
Use it to repair your phone - will complete remove all traces of root.. and is dead simple to use.. even for a noob!
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There was no repair option, however there was an update + restore option, and it does seem like my phone is completely back to its original state. However, how do I confirm that it is actually unrooted?
Try running an app that needs root. You won't get the pop up asking for root permission, and the app won't work fully.
sinkster©
Open Terminal Emulator, type in 'su' and hit <RETURN>. You should get a message that the app has been granted root access. Or not.
sinkster said:
Try running an app that needs root. You won't get the pop up asking for root permission, and the app won't work fully.
sinkster©
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Yeah silly me, I downloaded Root Check from the market to check if it was rooted
im_iceman said:
SEUS is the Sony Ericsson Update Service - HERE
Use it to repair your phone - will complete remove all traces of root.. and is dead simple to use.. even for a noob!
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seus gives me an error: I have a modified software so it cannot be updated...
mchaals said:
seus gives me an error: I have a modified software so it cannot be updated...
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Use Flashtool to flash a stock Sony firmware... It's that simple.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
popthosegaskets said:
Use Flashtool to flash a stock Sony firmware... It's that simple.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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Thanks for the answer, but not correct
The real problem was the unlocked bootloader, I had to re-lock it.
@mchaals You're wrong. Flashtool method works for both unlocked and locked bootloaders.
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popthosegaskets said:
@mchaals You're wrong. Flashtool method works for both unlocked and locked bootloaders.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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That's right, but it not solves my problem.
I have flashed couple of stock roms and kernels with FlashTool, even with official Sony flashtool, but I can't use SEUS to revert to factory state.
If you want to do that (for warranty issues in my case) you have to upgrade via SEUS or PPC - which is not possible because of the error caused by the unlocked bootloader.
Sorry if I was not clear
BTW I used this method to relock the bootloader:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYgWbZQaS2U
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hi guys
is there's a root for 4.0.2.A.0.62
blue-88 said:
hi guys
is there's a root for 4.0.2.A.0.62
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Yes, try RootXperia from this thread from Bin4ry.
harfot said:
Yes, try RootXperia from this thread from Bin4ry.
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Thanks a lot that's what i need but can i enter recovery mode without downloading doomkernel????
oops i used fastboot to install RootXperia.zip
and i think i deleted my firmware
blue-88 said:
hi guys
is there's a root for 4.0.2.A.0.62
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Since you are using fastboot i assume you got an unlocked boot loader. So here is a easy way to root .62
And in case you are done with it and want to have recovry on stock kernel then you should install CWM AUTO INSTALLER from market/play store. Just follow the instructions after running the app! If you have any problem you can drop a question here or in the thread i suggested you!
If i helped you, hit the thanks button!
Xperia Arc |Acronium 7.2| |DooMkernel v19|
Fuel-The-Droid said:
Since you are using fastboot i assume you got an unlocked boot loader. So here is a easy way to root .62
And in case you are done with it and want to have recovry on stock kernel then you should install CWM AUTO INSTALLER from market/play store. Just follow the instructions after running the app! If you have any problem you can drop a question here or in the thread i suggested you!
If i helped you, hit the thanks button!
Xperia Arc |Acronium 7.2| |DooMkernel v19|
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Ok thaks man.
just want root, no unlocked boot loader
Fuel-The-Droid said:
Since you are using fastboot i assume you got an unlocked boot loader. So here is a easy way to root .62
And in case you are done with it and want to have recovry on stock kernel then you should install CWM AUTO INSTALLER from market/play store. Just follow the instructions after running the app! If you have any problem you can drop a question here or in the thread i suggested you!
If i helped you, hit the thanks button!
Xperia Arc |Acronium 7.2| |DooMkernel v19|
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For me I'm searching a way how to get root on .62
I don't want to unlock my boot loader. Is this possible and how?
Thank you.
Droiedje said:
For me I'm searching a way how to get root on .62
I don't want to unlock my boot loader. Is this possible and how?
Thank you.
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Since you dont want to unlock your bootloader...you got to follow the OTA stuff.
Here is what you gonna need...
A fresh .42 firmware, flashtools. You can get the stuff from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Now,
1. Flash the .42 firmware with flashtools
2. Root it with flashtools (the above thread tells you how to)
3. Update your phone over the air.
F.A.Q.
Q. I already have a rooted .42, why should i flash it again and then have root acess?
A. Most of the users uninstall the bloatware or other stock based stuff and then they face problems during updating the phone OTA. Hence to be on the safer side...its advised to flash the .42 firmware and root it again.
If i helped you..dont forget to hit thanks!
Fuel The Droid©
1. Flash the .42 firmware with flashtools
2. Root it with flashtools (the above thread tells you how to)
3. Update your phone over the air.
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Is this possible too, if I already had un- and relocked bootloader of my arc.
Croudy said:
Is this possible too, if I already had un- and relocked bootloader of my arc.
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Yep it will do it! Still have a doubt then you can drop your queries here!
If i helped you, then dont forget to hit thanks!
Fuel The Droid©
Fuel-The-Droid said:
Since you dont want to unlock your bootloader...you got to follow the OTA stuff.
Here is what you gonna need...
A fresh .42 firmware, flashtools. You can get the stuff from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Now,
1. Flash the .42 firmware with flashtools
2. Root it with flashtools (the above thread tells you how to)
3. Update your phone over the air.
F.A.Q.
Q. I already have a rooted .42, why should i flash it again and then have root acess?
A. Most of the users uninstall the bloatware or other stock based stuff and then they face problems during updating the phone OTA. Hence to be on the safer side...its advised to flash the .42 firmware and root it again.
If i helped you..dont forget to hit thanks!
Fuel The Droid©
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I hit you 4 thanks! I will try it as soon as possible.
Fuel The Droid©
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Fuel The Droid©
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I'm very glad it worked. But I can only update with OTA? Not by using Wotanserver, SE update, or anything?
Droiedje said:
I'm very glad it worked. But I can only update with OTA? Not by using Wotanserver, SE update, or anything?
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You do it by any other thing and you will loose the root access. But i dont know about wotan much...to be honest!
Fuel The Droid©
But you have to Unlocked BL first
Grimmyreapzky said:
But you have to Unlocked BL first
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no, i did only root
Grimmyreapzky said:
But you have to Unlocked BL first
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You dont have to unlock the bootloader for this!
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
To root .62 directly you have to!
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Flo95 said:
To root .62 directly you have to!
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App
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Yha...but the guy was talking about the OTA method!
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
Hi
i just flashed to .42 and rooted
but after OTA to .62 the phone can not boot and show me a screen with the device blue array down and a exclamatory mark in side a yellow triangle (sorry can't post outside link yet, hope u guys can understand what im saying)
pls help me how to get phone "alive" ???
thanks in advance
hi,
i have searched for an answer all over the internet including this website. can someone please tell me how i can root my xperia arc that has the software mentioned in the title. if you can post a step by step guide that would be great. thank you.
shoaib12 said:
hi,
i have searched for an answer all over the internet including this website. can someone please tell me how i can root my xperia arc that has the software mentioned in the title. if you can post a step by step guide that would be great. thank you.
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Check here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560777
what do i do if i have the unlocked bootloader
shoaib12 said:
what do i do if i have the unlocked bootloader
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just flash doomkernel vx.x {whatever u want}
Use this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
how do i flash from .62 to .42? if i unlock my bootloader do i need to flash back? if i unlock my bootloader what procedure do i take to root my phone?
shoaib12 said:
how do i flash from .62 to .42? if i unlock my bootloader do i need to flash back? if i unlock my bootloader what procedure do i take to root my phone?
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you can flash any prerooted ROM after unlocking the bootloader
Sad-Clown said:
you can flash any prerooted ROM after unlocking the bootloader
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im sorry, but that made no sense to me. i dont know what a prerooted ROM is. im sorry im such a noob and sorry for being a hassle by asking these questions but i dont want to ruin my phone the first time i root.
shoaib12 said:
im sorry, but that made no sense to me. i dont know what a prerooted ROM is. im sorry im such a noob and sorry for being a hassle by asking these questions but i dont want to ruin my phone the first time i root.
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You have to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted Rom (a Rim that is rooted) but i don't recommend this methode since you have to unlock the bl
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
so what is the best method for me to use as a noob with a sony erricson xperia arc version 2.3.4 build .62
anyone got an answer?
shoaib12 said:
so what is the best method for me to use as a noob with a sony erricson xperia arc version 2.3.4 build .62
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If you have bootloader locked you will need to down grade your firmware to build 42 do this download program called flashtools available on xda.
Download from xda the .42 file use flashtools to load on to phone.
Then root with either zergrush method or from flashtools.
Once rooted use ota to update to latest build 62
if bootloader is unlocked then do as described in previous posts.
All software and tools are available in general or q&a sections.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
shoaib12 said:
anyone got an answer?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
Use this if you downgraded your phone
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okay, so i have unlocked bootloader. can someone give me a link to how i can root my phone. if i root my phone will i loose everything? like how i lost it all when i unlocked bootloader.
shoaib12 said:
okay, so i have unlocked bootloader. can someone give me a link to how i can root my phone. if i root my phone will i loose everything? like how i lost it all when i unlocked bootloader.
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There's nothing to be lost.. Dont worry.. And u can always relock your bootloader and get the warranty back.. But u wont be able to get the drm keys back..
Sent from my MK16i using xda premium
I have the same problem...
With the same spec, how the best tutorial for noob like me..?
i have tried to root my phone but don't want
FW you are on ?
From my sexy LT15i
You need to enable USB Debuggin
y have enabled,my firmwire is 4.0.2.A.0.62
You cant root .62 yet
Flash .42 ftf IMG and then root or flash a pre-rooted .62
Sent from my Xperia Arc
Hello, I've got same problem. How can I flash my phone to have this proper soft? Is there any tutorial? Also will I lose all my settings, files, etc?
Dark Dancerr said:
Hello, I've got same problem. How can I flash my phone to have this proper soft? Is there any tutorial? Also will I lose all my settings, files, etc?
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You cant root .62
If youre on .42, rooting is easy ans you dont loose anyting. But flashing prerooted you will loose everything
From my sexy LT15i
Yeah, I know I can't root my phone now. That's why I'm asking how to change my soft to .42 and if I lose everything then.
same question i have
Dark Dancerr said:
Yeah, I know I can't root my phone now. That's why I'm asking how to change my soft to .42 and if I lose everything then.
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dogarustfn said:
same question i have
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You can downgrade with wotanserver (its free), and yes you loose everything, but you xan make some backups with pc companion
From my sexy LT15i
And the last questions. How to make backups? Will all installed apps be deleted?
Dark Dancerr said:
And the last questions. How to make backups? Will all installed apps be deleted?
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Connect your phone to pc companion and look at the thumbnail pics. One of them is backup. Never used it, but it makes backup of you contacts, messages, emails. But apps, you have to look your self, because idk
All custom apps will be deleted if you cant backup :-(
From my sexy LT15i
backups don't matter,justdowngrade the phone to 42,it's not free the wotanserver .
dogarustfn said:
backups don't matter,justdowngrade the phone to 42,it's not free the wotanserver .
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Yes it is for xperia arc
From my sexy LT15i
don't work,i press the button for 5 minutes and nothing happens,only blue light appears
It work:d,i press the wrong button now i'l flashing tool.42
downgrade ready,rooted ready
dogarustfn said:
downgrade ready,rooted ready
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is it rooted now? can you tell me what are your plans after rooting?
asderth8000 said:
is it rooted now? can you tell me what are your plans after rooting?
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i have removed some application from my telephone
here is a safe list to remove : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326120
I'm failing to root my Arc S LT18i....
I did downgrade to 42 (tried few version described in Doom's post) but when I run runme.bat it repeating if lots of lines that it is read-only or directory can't be found. USB debugging is enabled and Unknown sources to. All win drivers installed (SE sa0102 ADB Interface Driver instaled in Control Panel). Arc S is debranded, bootlocked and not rooted.
Any suggestions? I'm proly missing something here...
Win7 x64 (tried on x86 to)
UPDATE: im instaling all stuff on VMware with WinXP so will all let you know what happens there
UPDATE2: same problem in WinXP to: No such file or directory; cannot open for write: Read-only file system...
Hi,
for a short time i was able to flash .69 via wotan client as it was free.
But know it wont give me any credits to flash this firmware but i dont know where i can download it.
Anyone got n idea?
Thanks
evo_racer said:
Hi,
for a short time i was able to flash .69 via wotan client as it was free.
But know it wont give me any credits to flash this firmware but i dont know where i can download it.
Anyone got n idea?
Thanks
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.69 just addresses legal issues with Gmail, just flash .62, there are practically no differences.
Well, when im on .62 with some kernels.. update center shows me that i have a new update but its again .62 and i dont want to install it because it bricks phones wit unlocked bootloader and i dont want to delete update-center app
evo_racer said:
Well, when im on .62 with some kernels.. update center shows me that i have a new update but its again .62 and i dont want to install it because it bricks phones wit unlocked bootloader and i dont want to delete update-center app
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Use titanium to back up the update center first, then uninstall it.
I don't really understand why you want to keep it though. If your bootloader is unlocked that app is completely useless anyway.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
If your bootloader is unlocked that app is completely useless anyway.
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True Story.. i have deleted it yet with Root Explorer.
So today after watching tutorial videos and reading about it I finally made my mind and decided to flash/root my xperia arc. The build no of my stock was .431 now what I did was download the '.431 ready to root ftf' and flashed my phone, now when I tried to root it it gave me several errors mkdir failed for tmp, File exists and rm failed for *, No such file or directory and to make thing worse the memory card messed up and I had to format it and lost all the data. Now I've recovered the phone using pc companion but I failed very badly
I have no idea what exactly did I do wrong?
assassin8 said:
what exactly did I do wrong?
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Not a clue, the memory card shouldn't have been affected so god knows. Just start over.
XperienceD said:
Not a clue, the memory card shouldn't have been affected so god knows. Just start over.
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is there any other way of rooting my device? like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it? and how do I go about cfw/kernel/mods in a unlocked bootloader?
assassin8 said:
like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it?
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Yep.
assassin8 said:
and how do I go about cfw/kernel/mods in a unlocked bootloader?
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Read the stickys, and the individual threads for instructions.
Go to setting after flash the ready to root 4.0.3. Click at xperia. Click connectivity. Click USB connection mode. Choose MSC. The default is MTP if i not mistaken. Then root your phone and flash back 4.0.4 kernel.
This method i using when i root my phone last week. Before that it was giving me so many error.
Im on LOCKED BOOTLOADER while doing that
assassin8 said:
is there any other way of rooting my device? like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it?
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Yes, after unlocking the bootloader flash a kernel, and then install a custom rom that's pre-rooted. Much easier way if you don't mind not sticking with stock.
SuperMari064 said:
Yes, after unlocking the bootloader flash a kernel, and then install a custom rom that's pre-rooted. Much easier way if you don't mind not sticking with stock.
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what kernel and ROM should I get?
assassin8 said:
what kernel and ROM should I get?
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Normally I use the Arcknight kernel (Get version 3.5.1 or 3.3 because 3.6 is broken), but since Sony released the new .587 build I'm sticking with this kernel for now.
Now with Roms I suggest you go with this one its really good .
Okay I just rooted it sucessfully but I kept the bootloader locked.
How do I flash Arcknight 3.5.4 on my locked bootloader?
assassin8 said:
How do I flash Arcknight 3.5.4 on my locked bootloader?
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You can't.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
XperienceD said:
You can't.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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So how do I go about getting 'Xperia Ice Bean 4.0.4'?
If that's not possible then can you please recommend some good ROMs for locked BL if there are any?
assassin8 said:
So how do I go about getting 'Xperia Ice Bean 4.0.4'?
If that's not possible then can you please recommend some good ROMs for locked BL if there are any?
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If you're going to root then you might as well unlock the BL. If IceBean needs a custom kernel then you can't use it, if not follow the instructions.
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I unlocked the bootloader and now running cyanogen mod
however the usb transfer speed is rather slow, around 2.5mbps?