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would i loose root if i update it via SEUS?...
Yes .. Root will be lost if u update via SEUS..
Updating Over The Air keeps root though..
But u can still flash DooMKernel to get root back.
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you want to say that i can update via SEUS and flash it with that to have a root on new update?
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But u can still flash DooMKernel to get root back.
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hey u can update via SEUS or FOTA (OTA) ONLY IF U ARE HAVING YOUR locked BOOTLOADER otherwise seus won't work and ota will break your phone.....
you can flash ftf files if u are having unlocked BL....
This update needs to be instaled over SEUS (OTA not work this time)
My bootloader is LOCKED
and i have root-ed 2.3.3, rooted with gingerbreak...followed tutorial on this site...
so i can update via SEUS without loosinj ROOT?
Everytime you use SEUS (PC Companion) you will remove root. Because it flashes the phone in much more extent (taking out root) compared to OTA. That's why the OTA retains the root, it just updates modules and does not entirely flash the phone.
For phones with locked bootloaders, the OTA is the way to update with root retained.
and just one question more..
what is best (your oppinions)
2.3.3 rooted
or
2.3.4 un rooted with
xLoud
zoom in picture mod
and more features
Latest 2.3.3 with root and all the features you posted is the best.
2.3.4 isn't out yet...
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how can i do that..
2.3.3 with root and all this features from 2.3.4?
electrash said:
how can i do that..
2.3.3 with root and all this features from 2.3.4?
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2.3.4 isn't out yet.
Stock firmware (by Sony Ericsson)
4.0.A.2.368 - Android 2.3.3 (newest official) (updated launcher, CRT display off animation, theme support, xLOUD, faster boot time, ...)
This update is also available on PC Companion for most users with 3.0.1! (will kill root)
HOW TO GET A ROOTED 4.0:
1. Flash back to 2.3.2 (Arc users: use this file with Flashtool, Neo users: flash to Generic Trade Germany with Wotanserver)
2. Root with Gingerbreak, do not do anything else
3. Update from the phone (Settings -> About -> Software update)
4. Done!
Arc
Available on Wotanserver.com (click for customization list)
Flashtool (LT15i): Generic Global (mirror) -Nordic Telia Branded
Neo
Available on Wotanserver.com (click for customization list)
Flashtool: Hong Kong (not sure if it's generic, I recommend wotanserver if you don't mind losing user data)
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Can i flash my Arc with 4.0.A.2.368 - Android 2.3.3 and stay rooted?
electrash said:
Can i flash my Arc with 4.0.A.2.368 - Android 2.3.3 and stay rooted?
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Yeah if you flash back and ota or flash a prerooted Rom if your bootloader is unlocked.
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ROOT on upgraded 2.3.4 from SEUS
electrash said:
would i loose root if i update it via SEUS?...
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The Answer to this question is c l e a r l y NO !
Here's what happened to me provided it may help someone to whom the same occured.
I was rooted 2.3.4 through dataguben's tutorial (flash .184 then .181 then gingerbreak and finish with OTA) Everything was fine then i decided to unlock bootloader to get Cyanogen and test it. Had CM7 running a few days but it doesn't support HDMI and some other stuff regarding camera. Anyway, i decided to get back to STOCKROM but for some reason, the backup i made on recovery would not restore (freezed on SE logo). I flashed back through datagubben's method but on OTA, SuRpRiSe ! ! ! ------> PHONE BRICKED !
So the OTA with unlocked Bootloader BrIcKs the phone.
REMEDY : go to http://www.mediafire.com/?g1b5j712ajx4yjd and download the small 99.8 KB relocking file. Use flashtool to relock your bootloader. Once done you'll reboot on the version you were on just before the OTA bricked the phone. Since now it's impossible to upgrade through OTA the only option left to have ROOTED 2.3.4 is to upgrade through the latest version of SEUS http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1317636927/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.10.7.exe and go for an upgrade. Once done, plug back your phone to flashtool (USE VERSION 0.4.2 or above) and click on root. Be patient as this requires flashtool to go through TWO steps to ROOT your phone. Your ARC will then reboot and you should have SUPERUSER among your applications.
Thanks to XDA community for all the great tips given here and there to help each other.
PS: If you want one full application that gives sense to a rooted phone's existence, try ROM ToolBox and that's it. It's awesome.
It is very old thread, why do you spam and refreshing this.
It is solved long time ago.
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electrash said:
It is very old thread, why do you spam and refreshing this.
It is solved long time ago.
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Hi.
You may consider this as a spam if you like, but if this maximizes the chances for someone who's in trouble with his/her phone to find answers, i don't mind refreshing this. Besides, "out of time & context posts" helped me figure out new directions to repair my phone.
All the best ...
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
Hi... first of all, thanks in advance for everything that XDA foruns give to everyone...
I have locked bootloader (SIM Card locked by TMN - Portugal), on a R800i Xperia Play
I have downgraded to 2.3.2, rooted by ginger, OTA upgraded to 2.3.3 under UK generic 4.0.A.2.368 - all fine
Im rooted on 2.3.3, but OTA to 2.3.4 still didnt come out and i really want to try 2.3.4 whitout loosing root.
So, I read in that post, people saying its possible to root on Nordic 2.3.4 and my question is:
- Can I make the update to 2.3.4 using PCC, and then root using the metod on refered post? The meaning of this is to get the update via PC Companion, loose root, but gain it again when already updated in 2.3.4
I noob and cant post in development area...
Once again, thanks in advance
Even after an OTA update to v2.3.4, you'll be able to gain root again with the zergRush method.
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Even after an OTA update to v2.3.4, you'll be able to gain root again with the zergRush method.
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I dont want to OTA update... I want to update via PC Companion because OTA isnt avaiable...Im actualy on 2.3.3 rooted. Can I update via PC Companion to 2.3.4 (I will loose root) then gain root again with zergRush method?
Thanks in advance for your response...
Regardless of what version you're using or will be using on your phone, it can be rooted...
Perfect... Perfect... Perfect!!!! Will try... Tks a lot for this
use this tread
feioso said:
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
Hi... first of all, thanks in advance for everything that XDA foruns give to everyone...
I have locked bootloader (SIM Card locked by TMN - Portugal), on a R800i Xperia Play
I have downgraded to 2.3.2, rooted by ginger, OTA upgraded to 2.3.3 under UK generic 4.0.A.2.368 - all fine
Im rooted on 2.3.3, but OTA to 2.3.4 still didnt come out and i really want to try 2.3.4 whitout loosing root.
So, I read in that post, people saying its possible to root on Nordic 2.3.4 and my question is:
- Can I make the update to 2.3.4 using PCC, and then root using the metod on refered post? The meaning of this is to get the update via PC Companion, loose root, but gain it again when already updated in 2.3.4
I noob and cant post in development area...
Once again, thanks in advance
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Use this link I used it and updated to 2.3.4 no problem. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274634
Many Thanks...
Hey... this worked very well for me... Thanks a lot for everything.
I didnt have to wait on OTA, or unlock bootloader as well, so will share my experience for all off you still waiting on OTA:
- Used un-root option on gingerbreak in v2.3.3 (only by safe)
- Upgraded via PC Companion to v.2.3.4
- Did a factory reset and cleaned SD Card (only by safe)
- Used zergRush method to gain root
R800i TMN - Portugal
locked bootloader
v2.3.4 rooted
THANKS ONCE AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP... THANKS FOR XDA FORUNS EXISTING!!!
Hello, I am new to these forums but have looked through (to the best of my ability) and have not found the solution to my problem. That problem is that I want to root my AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play r800at (android v. 2.3.3).
I had it previously rooted using the Zergrush method (was still on 2.3.3) and it worked just fine, then about a month ago (perhaps half a month) my phone automatically updated itself via the software update function. Now I cannot get root back using the Zergrush method. I also tried the SuperOneclick method to which it hangs on step #7 and I am at a loss.
What information do you need about my phone to help in figuring out any possible solution?
Thank you for your assistance and I look forward to any replies.
Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
PD: If the phone updated after November 2011 it seems you can't use zergRush, try with Flashtool
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Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
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Indeed I have, that was the Zergrush method I mentioned previously. Thanks for asking.
I'm new with this but I think that your only solution is unlocking the bootloader and flashing a custom kernel & rom
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Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
PD: If the phone updated after November 2011 it seems you can't use zergRush, try with Flashtool
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If I were to use Flashtool, what kernel would I need and do I absolutely need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash said kernel? Also, is there way to relock the bootloader (with original files intact) just in case I need to return the phone to AT&T repairs/maintenance or anything?
Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces
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Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces
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Oooohhh... My eyes flashed at that one!! I will try and get back to you as soon as possible!
Fingers crossed!
Good luck!
When you finish (sucessfuly I hope), if you want to unroot just update the phone with PC Companion
S34Qu4K3 said:
Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces
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Yep that will work. Once rooted you can update to the latest AT&T build which is .285 but you must do it OTA. If you update through your computer it will remove the root.
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Yep that will work. Once rooted you can update to the latest AT&T build which is .285 but you must do it OTA. If you update through your computer it will remove the root.
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My fault, I didn't saw thath part :3
Btwn, can you explain me what means AT&T and OTA (off the ??) ? =)
S34Qu4K3 said:
My fault, I didn't saw thath part :3
Btwn, can you explain me what means AT&T and OTA (off the ??) ? =)
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He was talking about the carrier branded rom from AT&T which is his cellular provider. OTA means over the air. Basically doing the whole update process through the phone.
Sent from my Lumia 900
Thank you =)
Dude, it totally worked!! Not a single hiccup anywhere whatsoever!!! Thank you so much!!! :highfive:
Since you were talking about OTA updating and such: If I were to root and then update to the latest build OTA is it still possible to unroot using the flashtool or whatever was used to gain root? The reason I ask this is should AT&T ever need to look at my phone...
I think that the answer is yes, just update the phone with pc companion, also you can flash again .270 firmware and the phone should get unrooted
S34Qu4K3 said:
I think that the answer is yes, just update the phone with pc companion, also you can flash again .270 firmware and the phone should get unrooted
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Awesome, and is there anything else I should be aware of? After all I am flashing things *wink wink*
As far i know, if you want to try any room, make sure that is compatible for locked bootloaders (you phone have a locked bootloader) and for you mobile phone type , follow the instructions carefuly and if you don't understand something, ask Oh, and don't try to flash a custom kernel (like DoomKernel) with a locked bootloader beacause you will brick your phone.
That's all I can tell you
if you downgrade will you lose your files?
thanks Mercado for the mirror sight for SOC 2.3.3
Hi Mercado: Thanks for posting the updated SOC Version sight. I tried using SOC 2.1.1 on my FREELANDER SXZ-PDX0-03 tablet witout success.
I tried SOC 2.3.3 YEA :good: YEA :good:YEA :good: SUCCESS.
MANY MANY THANKS
danvidman
My phone info:
Model no: LT18i (rooted with CWM installed but with locked boot-loader)
Android v: 4.0.4
Baseband: 2.6.32.9-Perf [email protected] #1
Version: 4.1.B.0.431
I wonder if there's a way to upgrade to the new version .587 without loosing root. From what I understand I will loose root if I update with Pc companion.
In OTA it says PC Companion is required and OTA won't work.
Is there a way to flash some file in CWM or flash-tool even though my bootloader is locked?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188
@ExperienceD:
Thanks but I still don't know if my root will be gone or not. The only guide for firmware change was with PC Companion or SEUS what I could find, which I believe removes root. It's so much job to root it again.
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@ExperienceD:
Thanks but I still don't know if my root will be gone or not. The only guide for firmware change was with PC Companion or SEUS what I could find, which I believe removes root. It's so much job to root it again.
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do you know why you cant update with OTA?
Its because you have cwm, you must delete cmw recovery and try again with OTA and no if you have rooted 431 and you do the OTA, you dont lose the root
try to install the CWM Recovery and then uninstall maybe that works, but i never tried it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
But mate 1 advice, search before posting !!!
Pandemic said:
do you know why you cant update with OTA?
Its because you have cwm, you must delete cmw recovery and try again with OTA and no if you have rooted 431 and you do the OTA, you dont lose the root
try to install the CWM Recovery and then uninstall maybe that works, but i never tried it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
But mate 1 advice, search before posting !!!
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That was indeed real helpful! :good: Now I see, so thanks a lot! But don't think I havn't searched for answers for hours.
Good though that I wrote about having CWM installed, since I almost missed that particular detail.
I'm not quite sure about one thing though; the part with installing and then uninstalling. Since I have CWM installed I figure I'd rather try to uninstall it first then upgrade with OTA and then reinstall it once again. (hope that's what you ment.)
Uninstalling X-parts won't be a problem but I've always thought that X-parts worked similar to "Busy-Box Installer" which can be uninstalled without loosing the "Busy-Box"-installation. But I'll try uninstalling "X-parts" first then look for uninstallation-script in the very CWM-menu if CWM still remains.
I have choosen "Survival-mode" in SuperSU to make the root survive the OTA (didn't think it would "survive" otherwise)
I've realised that the greatest challange is to uninstall CWM. Uninstalling X-parts didn't change a thing unfortunately and there's nothing from within CWM either.
I've almost given up the idea of keeping root, it seems almost impossible! But still I believe there has to be a way to uninstall CWM without wiping everything.
Squiver said:
I've almost given up the idea of keeping root, it seems almost impossible!
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Back up with Titanium Backup or similar and just start from scratch.
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Back up with Titanium Backup or similar and just start from scratch.
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I guess there's nothing else to do; I have found that the only known way to get rid of CWM is to install stock recovery and even if I managed to uninstall it all removed system-apps could be an obstacle for OTA to work so I would have to reinstall all systemapps I have removed earlier.
so... this is my second problem today, the first one was with the FTS, but no its woking~
The problem is the Root. Yeah, the root...
I have tried to root my device using this and others FTS http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43935357&postcount=2
but dont know why, if i use, for example R800i_4.0.2.A.0.69_World.ftf or R800i_4.0.2.A.0.79.ftf, my device dont accept the root...
BUT, if i use :R800i_4.0.A.2.368_World and other lower version, he accept... anyone know what to do? i'm trying to use DoomLords root, tried every version... help, again!
EDIT: now that i have tihnk for a time... the stock rom that came with the xperia play, acepted the root, so, its 2.3.2? the only problem is that i dont remember some stuffs in the 2.3.2, so i thin it is only 2.3.3 that came with the xperia play whe i buy it...
Already solved the problem.
You can only root devices from 2.3.2 down...
The strange is that I tthink may xperia play came with 2.3.4 and I rooted it before it bricks in boot loop...
veex93 said:
Already solved the problem.
You can only root devices from 2.3.2 down...
The strange is that I tthink may xperia play came with 2.3.4 and I rooted it before it bricks in boot loop...
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you can root 2.3.4 until version 58 (enhanced v3) with locked bootloader. just flash the ftf, boot, enable usb-debugging and mass storage device (instead of mtp at usb-connection) and root it via flashtool.
otherwise unlock your bootloader and install a superuser application in any rom you want. flash the latest firmware (.79), flash custom kernel, install supersu or superuser via cwm and you got the newest firmware rooted.
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you can root 2.3.4 until version 58 (enhanced v3) with locked bootloader. just flash the ftf, boot, enable usb-debugging and mass storage device (instead of mtp at usb-connection) and root it via flashtool.
otherwise unlock your bootloader and install a superuser application in any rom you want. flash the latest firmware (.79), flash custom kernel, install supersu or superuser via cwm and you got the newest firmware rooted.
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dude, that xplain a loot of things, like my xperia play coming in the 2.3.4 and i rooting it without problem xD
Thx for the awser! next time i do something wrong i will not need to instal the version 2.3.2 .184 UK generic, and root, and after update OTA like i have done this time :3
you should chcked my FAQ as this is a common problem and has been documented
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