Is it possible to root Arc with Gingerbreak? - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Yo folks! Quick question; can I root my Arc with Gingerbreak?
It looks too easy
Do I need unlocked bootloader? (It isn't a problem, gonna do it anyways at some point, just wondering is it required to do first.)
Thanks!

Use zergRush, you don't have to unlock your BL.

Yes,it is possible.
but try any one of these...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
They are even more "easier"..just a matter of some clicks and enters..

Thank you guys! The actual rooting guide looked pretty complicated, and almost every guide the files were located in multiupload, and the site is down so...
Oh yeah, is CWM included in the exploit or do I need to install it later?

ArmorD said:
Oh yeah, is CWM included in the exploit or do I need to install it later?
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Install it via SE Extreme Tweaker or CWM Auto-Installer, if you're on locked BL.

ArmorD said:
Thank you guys! The actual rooting guide looked pretty complicated, and almost every guide the files were located in multiupload, and the site is down so...
Oh yeah, is CWM included in the exploit or do I need to install it later?
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Turn on USB Debugging, download zergRush from XDA, plug in phone, run zergRush. How is that complicated?

William it did not work for me... Even though i did all this... Anyone knows why?
I think unlocking the bootloader is easier
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Are you on .62 firmware?
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[Q] Rooting an Arc S using the zergRush Exploit

Can someone show me how to root (without unlocking bootloader) using the zergRush Exploit?
There's not much of a tutorial on the actual page, and I'm new to this whole thing. I just want to be asked to root so I can remove some apps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
i tried that guide with my arc s 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.62 but it didn't work.
KleistZ said:
i tried that guide with my arc s 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.62 but it didn't work.
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it doesn't support the latest build
DeepUnknown said:
it doesn't support the latest build
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is there something to root this build?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202479
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21122559
Read this topics, in there is tutotirals and stuff to make your .62 rooted.
electrash said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
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There's no tutorial there though, it has instructions there with the presumption that most people know about rooting.
I don't know anything about rooting, I'm a total newbie Lol, that's why I need help
itsmyname said:
There's no tutorial there though, it has instructions there with the presumption that most people know about rooting.
I don't know anything about rooting, I'm a total newbie Lol, that's why I need help
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If you are a total newbie i think you should read up on what root is and what you can do before you root your phone. You can mess up quite good if you dont know that you are doing.
bylund said:
If you are a total newbie i think you should read up on what root is and what you can do before you root your phone. You can mess up quite good if you dont know that you are doing.
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I kind of have an idea, because I made another thread asking about what rooting is etc.
I jsut need to know how to do it now
Bump anyone?
Have you tried to use a rooting-app?
itsmyname said:
Can someone show me how to root (without unlocking bootloader) using the zergRush Exploit?
There's not much of a tutorial on the actual page, and I'm new to this whole thing. I just want to be asked to root so I can remove some apps
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It's very simple.
You have to download the package in the zergRush Exploit thread, then unzip the content of zip in a folder in your pc.
At the last go in to folder where you extract zip, and click on "runme.bat" (you have to follow only what appair on your pc screen).
I think it's really the easiest method there is in xda to root a device.
Beppemi said:
It's very simple.
You have to download the package in the zergRush Exploit thread, then unzip the content of zip in a folder in your pc.
At the last go in to folder where you extract zip, and click on "runme.bat" (you have to follow only what appair on your pc screen).
I think it's really the easiest method there is in xda to root a device.
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So what are ADB drivers? Where can I get it?
Unfortunately not as easy as I thought, can anyone help?
itsmyname said:
So what are ADB drivers? Where can I get it?
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Try to install this file i attached. For me worked with W7/64bit.
If dont work for you install android SDK Here, and then follow the instruction here, when you finish you will able to do what you want with adb driver .
Is it possible to flash .42 kernel and then to use zergrush method?
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Beppemi said:
Try to install this file i attached. For me worked with W7/64bit.
If dont work for you install android SDK Here, and then follow the instruction here, when you finish you will able to do what you want with adb driver .
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Thanks, you're helping me out a lot because I really am clueless and this whole forum is overwhelming Lol.
So once I've rooted, I understand I can unroot it. But is unrooting as easy as rooting? Does it involve flashing/unlocking bootloader? As I intend to keep my bootloader locked.
vr5411 said:
Is it possible to flash .42 kernel and then to use zergrush method?
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Yes sure, you can use with .42, i did it with my Arc with this version.
itsmyname said:
Thanks, you're helping me out a lot because I really am clueless and this whole forum is overwhelming Lol.
So once I've rooted, I understand I can unroot it. But is unrooting as easy as rooting? Does it involve flashing/unlocking bootloader? As I intend to keep my bootloader locked.
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Don't worry all this operation you describe are reversible. You can unroot your Arc for sure, and all operation are easy as root.
For the bootloader depends what you will want do with your device. If you want change kernel, rom maybe it's better if you unlock it.
Beppemi said:
Don't worry all this operation you describe are reversible. You can unroot your Arc for sure, and all operation are easy as root.
For the bootloader depends what you will want do with your device. If you want change kernel, rom maybe it's better if you unlock it.
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In regards to my previous post I meant that would unrooting require flashing? I just intend to root to get rid of some apps on my Arc S (i.e. facebook app) and then unroot again.
Anyhow I've rooted it :-D
But for some reason Busybox didn't install itself, so had to manually install it from the market
Just a question, because I´m a newbie too and I´m thinking of rooting my phone (also to delete some apps and free some space):
Why don´t you use the "Namaste" guide ?? Doesn´t work on your firmware ?

[Q] is there's a root for 4.0.2.A.0.62

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©
Fuel-The-Droid said:
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!
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To root .62 directly you have to!
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Flo95 said:
To root .62 directly you have to!
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Yha...but the guy was talking about the OTA method!
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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

Rooting Xplay?

Hi there,
Is there a way to root the xplay?
I had the .42 firmware and rooted it. Then I deleted all the crap apps.
After a update with PC Companion (with phone there was an issue), my root disappeared and I tried to root it again with DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su but it failed.
Is there a possibility to root it with the actual firmware, or only with .42?
And I wait for the ICS update for my play, can I root it then with ICS?
GoldenRazz said:
Hi there,
Is there a way to root the xplay?
I had the .42 firmware and rooted it. Then I deleted all the crap apps.
After a update with PC Companion (with phone there was an issue), my root disappeared and I tried to root it again with DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su but it failed.
Is there a possibility to root it with the actual firmware, or only with .42?
And I wait for the ICS update for my play, can I root it then with ICS?
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If you updated to .62, it's unrootable. The exploit we've been using for root doesn't work on Android 3.0+
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paxChristos said:
If you updated to .62, it's unrootable.
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If u have ur bootloader unlocked it isn't
If you can, flash a custom kernel, such as DooMKerneL, and it will be rooted straight away, and that kernel works on .62 as that is what I am using now
I was also afraid of unlocking my bootloader the first time as I still have a one year warranty one my r800i. However, my dark side is dominant so I unlocked it and then that is when I started modding my Xplay. I almost bricked my phone but thanks to my friend who flashed a new stock rom (hongkong ftf lol). Now, I rarely used my pc hahaha
The .69 Firmware hasn't Android 3.0+
I wait until the update for Andorid 4.0, when it's released, then I maybe unlock my bootloader ~
GoldenRazz said:
The .69 Firmware hasn't Android 3.0+
I wait until the update for Andorid 4.0, when it's released, then I maybe unlock my bootloader ~
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I was answer both your questions in one line, sorry. It should've looked like this:
The .62 firmware and up are patched for the zergRush exploit. So root is unobtainable without an unlocked bootloader.
Also, zergRush does not work on android version 3.0+, so when ICS comes out, you won't be able to root it without an unlocked bootloader.
Pax.
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paxChristos said:
Also, zergRush does not work on android version 3.0+, so when ICS comes out, you won't be able to root it without an unlocked bootloader.
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and there is not other root method for ics? and there wont be one???
Rondock said:
and there is not other root method for ics? and there wont be one???
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Not yet. There have been relatively few major cross-device root exploits and ics is still new and relatively unused, until lots of devices have it, I don't really see a new exploit coming out.
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You are still able to flash back to .42, apply ZergRush and then do the OTA, which won't remove your root.
The only downside doing so is the whole backup process since flashing the old .ftf will remove your userdata.
paxChristos said:
Not yet. There have been relatively few major cross-device root exploits and ics is still new and relatively unused, until lots of devices have it, I don't really see a new exploit coming out.
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well that sucks. so nobody will ever update to ics then?
Rondock said:
well that sucks. so nobody will ever update to ics then?
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People with unlocked bootloaders can still easily root ICS though
jacklebott said:
People with unlocked bootloaders can still easily root ICS though
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A good reason to go for it!
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jacklebott said:
People with unlocked bootloaders can still easily root ICS though
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Can you unlock bootloader after update to ics?
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Jordanooo said:
Can you unlock bootloader after update to ics?
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Unlocking the bootloader can happen anytime.
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[Q] how to root version 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.62

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
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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
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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.
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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..
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I have the same problem...
With the same spec, how the best tutorial for noob like me..?

[Q] Unlocking Bootloader without SDK

Hi. So, I have a SONY XPERIA S with bootloader locked. I recieved a mail from SONY with the unlock bootloader key. The next step should be to download the SDK. But since the SDK is almost 500 MB in size and I have a slow connection, and a limited data plan I cannot download the SDK. My question is : Is there another easy way to to this? To unlock my bootloader?
i'm not sure if this help, but just trying to help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42407269
Perfect
Alin Theron
Any advantage of unlocking?
This is general section, pls post question on Q&A section... Tq
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The advantage is that with unlocked bootloader I can make root
AlinTheron said:
The advantage is that with unlocked bootloader I can make root
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Mmm, did you know that you can 'root' with locked bootloader also?... the real advantage is that you can use custom kernels
I tried, not working.
Any ideas on how to root with locked bootloader?
AlinTheron said:
Any ideas on how to root with locked bootloader?
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Yes.
AlinTheron said:
I tried, not working.
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Would you mind sharing more feedback of what you have already tried for rooting?? and which steps are you failing at? so we can help you out :cyclops:
I've tried a zip package from doomlord
i'm using XAS, base on .200 ROM, all i do to root was this.
1. UL BL
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2309117
3. place this SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42005929&postcount=3 onto internal storage
4. flash SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip in recovery
that's what i did on both XAS
I'll try it right now
Done. SOLVED
Now it works just fine.
SOLVED
How to get the key from Sony?
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions

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