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[Q] Root v2.33 with gingerbreak [Answer For All Those Confused]

I just updated my phone from 2.32 to 2.33. I had 2.32 rooted with gingerbreak. I have been doing some research on this forum and read that you cannot root 2.33 with gingerbreak. However, when I google'd it, lots of people claim that they rooted their 2.33 with gingerbreak. Is this possible? If its not possible please post a link that explains how to root without gingerbreak. I don't know anything about unlocking bootloaders or anything like that however I see people saying that they have v 2.33 rooted. How exactly do you do this?
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XDA Senior Moderator Chainfire has released a GingerBreak apk file that helps you to get you root access on your phones running Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread. Actually, Android Exploid Crew developed GingerBreak Exploit and this apk is made on this exploit.
As per developer, the apk can work on some Honeycomb and Froyo versions also.
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Well guys I can confirm that gingerbreak 1.20 does not work on android gingerbread 2.33.
http://www.techofweb.com/technology/root-android-gingerbread-gingerbreak.html

Gingerbreaks "loophole" was patched when 2.3.3 was released by SE other phones 2.3.3 that it works on will not have had it patched. If you want 2.3.3 rooted you will have to downgrade to 2.3.2 with flashtool and then root then do the OTA update to keep root on 2.3.3. See here for a guide. You will be flashing the 2.3.2 uk generic but it works fine with no problems on the r800a.

so how do i root 2.33. Ive seen lots of people say they have 2.33 rooted. How did they do it?
We used autoroot. Some used super one click
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jdz7t8 said:
so how do i root 2.33. Ive seen lots of people say they have 2.33 rooted. How did they do it?
We used autoroot. Some used super one click
Sent from my Xperia PLAY R800i using XDA App
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We have unlocked bootloaders. Thats why some of us can root easly
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

how do you unlock a bootloader?

Mozza2k11 said:
If you want 2.3.3 rooted you will have to downgrade to 2.3.2 with flashtool and then root then do the OTA update to keep root on 2.3.3. See here for a guide.
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Read my post again. Follow the guide i posted in the above post to get root with a locked bootloader. Its pointless unlocking your bootloader if all you want to do is root. Working Root on 2.3.3 locked bootloaders! (Works on all Xperia Plays except R800X)

OK I'm going to try now, I just have one question though. Can I unroot the phone?

Yes if you open gingerbreak again (once rooted) it has the option to unroot. Or you could just do a fresh install if needs be.

OK I flashed to the UK Firmware, I have not rooted yet but i noticed when i try to use 3g it asks me what network, then i choose rogers and it says im registered on the network then it keeps saying "could not download settings. Retry?"
Also after I finished flashing it said i should power on the phone and enable unknown sources and usb debugging which i did, then when i plugged it back in it asked me whether i had an Xperia ARC or MINI. I am using a PLAY [r800a] so i clicked cancel. Is that OK?

jdz7t8 said:
OK I'm going to try now, I just have one question though. Can I unroot the phone?
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To unroot, Simply delete su from /system/xbin/ and superuser.apk from /system/app/

[Q] can I root + a few questions

Ok. I got my xperia play r800i a few weeks ago. I think it's sim free since I bought it on pay as you go with a T-Mobile sim. I bought it with 2.3.3 but I updated it to 2.3.4 OTA (over the air). My question is that am I still able to root it? I just want to root it to an extent where there are no bloatwares or any hogging apps that aren't needed by me. Can someone tell me the easiest to root the phone for a noob? I've read the thread where it explains what root is but I don't understand why there are many roms/bootloaders and what is a kernal?

Look in Android development forum for xperia play. There is superoneclick and zergrush.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App

Just use SuperOneClick to root then use Titanium Backup to remove bloat

Oh ok. Thanks. But can someone tell me why there are slot of bootloaders out there and what is a kernel?
And btw, can I update over the air to any future updates if I've rooted?
So if im going to root, then should I use super one click with zergrush or doomlrod? And what's the difference?

TwilightLoz said:
Oh ok. Thanks. But can someone tell me why there are slot of bootloaders out there and what is a kernel?
And btw, can I update over the air to any future updates if I've rooted?
So if im going to root, then should I use super one click with zergrush or doomlrod? And what's the difference?
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bootloaders need to be unlocked toflash new kernels
kernel (Google it)
zergrush and superoneclick are the same basically superoneclick. and. zergrush both use the same exploit for the xperia play.
doomlrod makes customs kernels with overclocking and more
Sent from my R800i using Tapatalk

but ive read that you can unroot if you root your phone using the doomlrod v3 exploit...
anyways, so should i root with zergrush?

you can unroot your phone using any method.
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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
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
Sent from my LT18i using XDA

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..?

rooting xperia play

so i used doomlords zergrush and this is what it said. but i am still not rooted. any help?
most of it said failed to copy or unable to xxx so what can i do? wont let me post a pic

You should try posting in the Xperia's General and/or Q&A section. You'll probably get your answer there.
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kewa said:
so i used doomlords zergrush and this is what it said. but i am still not rooted. any help?
most of it said failed to copy or unable to xxx so what can i do? wont let me post a pic
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If it says "Hellions with blue flames" while running DoomLord's zergRush toolkit, that means the zergRush exploit has been patched, and the only way to root your phone is to downgrade.
Pax

but wont me downgrading it then rooting mean i will lose the stuff on phone memory and be unable to upgrade again? sorry i am kinda noobish on this stuff
i also got the 2.3.3 android version
btw zergrush also said it finished rooting if that will help

[Q] Can you root on OTA 2.3.4? (R800x)

So I forgot to use Voodoo to save my root x.x. I wanted to remove bloatware off of my Play but now I can't. I tried unlocking my Bootloader with Flashtool but I have CDMA. I tried looking everywhere but nothing works. I tried SuperOneClick and that didn't work.
Is there anyway I can downgrade to 2.3.3 or something? I just want my root back.
Thanks.

xX760Xx said:
So I forgot to use Voodoo to save my root x.x. I wanted to remove bloatware off of my Play but now I can't. I tried unlocking my Bootloader with Flashtool but I have CDMA. I tried looking everywhere but nothing works. I tried SuperOneClick and that didn't work.
Is there anyway I can downgrade to 2.3.3 or something? I just want my root back.
Thanks.
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You can usr flashtool to flash 2.3.3 again I believe
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Can you link me to a guide please?

http://www.xperiagamer.com
They have answers for a LOT of questions. Then again, so do these forums. Good luck!