Hello. Installed the .62 firmware, but now I want to root the phone. If going back to .42 and root, can I in the future upgrade for the .62 again, or its a one way street only?
Thanks.
Jds
Best way....
Install firmware .42 and then root your device. Once you've done that just do the OTA update to .62 and you will still have your root access.
This has been talked about all over the forum. Please to a search next time. Cheers.
Rule no1http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=1182 - search before posting.
This has been asked and answered innumerable times already.
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i got questions sir before i root my phone.pls bear with me for i tried to use search function but im not that to techy
first,
i got my arc here in Philippines and want it to be rooted
i know purpose of rooting but i dont know about bootloader.
i have alrady updated my arc to 2.3.3, model is LT15i, build is 3.0.1.A.0.145 using PC companion.
question sir is what should i do first?
do i have to unlock my bootloader before rooting? im confuse sorry bout this
Look at this guide which would answer all your questions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
ty sir i appreciate your reply
If you just want to use themes and remove junk then you only need root my friend.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
i see, im following it guys, i only want to use themes actually and remove junk. as ive said, im on 2.3.3 build is 3.0.1.A.0.145 i know how to root that i have to flash back to 2.3.2 but my question is?
1. flash back to 3.0.A.2.181 generic with the flashtool?
2. use gingerbreak to root
3. update ota then im done?
after rooting will it erase all the apps ive installed?
what if i want to have a fresh arc again? remove everything and start from scratch, what will i add or do?
ty for your patience guys
i finally made it, rooted atlast but my question is whenever is use ota i got an error message could not connect to network but i have my wifi on and could go to market
how can i ota to 2.3.3 now? anyhelppls
i re flash again and its good now ^^
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kurichichan said:
i finally made it, rooted atlast but my question is whenever is use ota i got an error message could not connect to network but i have my wifi on and could go to market
how can i ota to 2.3.3 now? anyhelppls
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For future reference check the apn settings. Not had problems so far with my arc, but often after flashing my x10 I would have to input apn settings myself.
Hi Guys,
I recently got my Xperia Arc, and I love it, however it has a Chinese keyboard app on it, amongst others (Let's Golf, youku etc) and I cannpt uninstall them via the applications section.
All options are greyed out and there is no uninstall option regardless.
Is there anyway to get rid of these?
Thanks
PLEASE use the search feature first. It's there for a reason.
Anyway, you need to root your phone. Install Titanium Backup and you'll be able to remove all the unwanted stuff from your phone.
Once again, please do use the search. It'll help you to answer the questions which you've got after reading this reply. LOL!
Thanks for the reply and suggestion.
I did search, however it was most likely far too specific.
Furthermore, I understand I have to root the phone before I can use Titanium backup.
Is this a risk, can it brick the phone? Is it illegal to do so? Is this the equivilent of a iphone jailbreak?
I don't want to do anything illegal, I just want to get rid of some apps that are annoying.
vaibhavknockout answered all your question. Its the first topic in Xperia Arc General forum!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650
urgh I am confused about it all.
I don't know if I want to risk doing it, I still don't understand it.
Basically I want to get rid of the chinese apps.
I have an Xperia Arc with 2.3.3.
I live in Australia but have the Hong Kong version of the phone.
I understand I can unlock it via bootloader and I will need to root it to be able to install Titanium Backup which will uninstall the apps.
But can I just install the UK or Global image/rom and that will load it as if I got the phone from the UK/Global?
Rooting your phone isn't illegal nor is it going to void your warranty. You don't have to unlock the bootloader for rooting.
Do refer to [Guide] All in one 'Namaste guide' to Bootloader unlocking, Rooting, Flashing & more.
You can flash a generic 2.3.2 ROM (or UK if you prefer), then root using Gingerbreak and then upgrade OTA (Over The Air) to the 2.3.3 ROM and you'll still retain root.
Using Gingerbreak is simple and straight forward. Do note that Gingerbreak won't work on 2.3.3 and hence the need to root on 2.3.2 and then update OTA to 2.3.3 and still retain root.
There's a free version of Titanium Backup on the market. It requires root access to work. And it should help you get rid of the stuff which you don't require.
Hope this helps! And LOL! Use the thanks button to show your gratitude
Hello,
I've bought a Xperia Arc S 2 months ago, and now I want to root it.
I've never rooted a phone. So I suggest that my bootloader is locked.
I don't know what I first have to do and what I have to do to root my phone.
My Build number ends with .62 and i've Android 2.3.4.
I hope that's enough information about my phone. I don't know what I have to do now.
Do I have to downgrade to .42 and then root? Which steps do I have to follow to root my phone?
All what I ask is a simple root guide for my situation at the moment, with clear steps
and with links.
Can anybody help me?
I'm new to android too but from I've read on this forum, you can only root .62 if you unlock your boot loader. However, if you wish to retain you locked bootloader, you have to downgrade to .42 first and root with zerg's rush method (That is by far the easiest)
Then you can update OTA to .62 and remain rooted, OTA only !!
I hope all the information I have provided is correct. Good luck
If u downgrade to .42 it will be much easier to root and me personaly i dont really see new new things of improvements in .62 update.If u are using .42 u can root your phone with a program called UnlockRoot its free and u just need to switch the phone to debugging mode and connect it to the pc then u press "root" and the phone will be rooted in like 30 40 secs.You can do that even with locked bootloader that was my case if u want that program google it or contact me ill sent it to you.About .62 update root there are many tutorials about it just search the forum and u will find qite alot
gogobaba said:
If u downgrade to .42 it will be much easier to root and me personaly i dont really see new new things of improvements in .62 update.If u are using .42 u can root your phone with a program called UnlockRoot its free and u just need to switch the phone to debugging mode and connect it to the pc then u press "root" and the phone will be rooted in like 30 40 secs.You can do that even with locked bootloader that was my case if u want that program google it or contact me ill sent it to you.About .62 update root there are many tutorials about it just search the forum and u will find qite alot
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Thanks a lot (Lusterboi too). I've a few questions left.
How you can downgrade to .42? Do you need a program and where can I get it?
And you are saying that this is the easiest way to root your phone, but is it the best too?
I mean, I've heard from 'CyanogenMod' and 'Doom Kernel', but what is the difference between this way and CyanogenMod or Doom Kernel? Or aren't that root programs?
And in ± 2 weeks Android ICS comes for the Xperia Arc S. Is ICS compatible with rooted phones ?
Hello Everybody,
I may need your help!
I've got a Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (Lt15i) with Android 2.3.4 on it. (Stock ROM)
When I got my Arc, I rootet it with the Doomloard tool... it worked without errors..
Then I had to send my mobilephone to the repair center because of a crack in the housing ... unfortunately they reset my Arc to stocksettings, like they ever did.
Then I tried to root it again, but it was not possible to root it one more time.
I installed flashtool 0.8.0.0 to flash the stockkernel once again, but rooting still doesn't work.While the rootingprocess there were errors like .. *failed to copy..* whatever..
When I watch the files on the intern phonestorage through Astro filemanager.. I'm able to see two folders which seem not to be removed through flashing or resetting to default settings etc. *root* and *sbin*
is it posssible that this two folders are the reasons why i can't root anymore?
If it's so, how can they be removed?
But may it be possible that I can only root the LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42 ROM and not the later versions like .62 or .69?
I'm not able to find a working LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42 Stock ROM in the internet.. all the ones I downloaded didn't work.. flashtool said flashing failed..
Could anyone post a link to me with a working .42 Stockkernel?
Or could anyone help me to root my mobile once again..
Nice greetings from Germany,
Eric
PS: I'm not very good on this area and my English is not the best, so it would be nice if you'll try to explain it very simple..
The .62 and .69 cant be rooted.
Uf you got unlocked bootloader just boot a gb kernel with flash and install root.zip (download it from superuser site)
There are many threads with roms on general thread, sticked.
Typed down from the sky with sexy LT15i
Thank you for your Answer! But I don't know wether by bootloader is locked or not... Could you post me a link with such a kernel?
I flashed .42 on my arc but the rooting didn't work.. :-(
What could be the problem?
If you don't know whether your bootloader is unlocked or not, I'm fairly certain that it's still locked. LOL!
The .42 fw is rootable with Gingerbreak v1.20. It's an .apk file. If that doesn't work, try v1.10.
So technically, Gingerbreak is all you need to root .42. You don't require an unlocked bootloader just for that.
Once you're rooted, you can upgrade to .62 OTA to still keep root.
(If you really want to unlock your bootloader, head over to Sony's website. Clear instructions are given there. You can do it for free but this voids your warranty. And keep your IMEI at hand. You'll need to enter it on the website).
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2
So, hello everyone.. i'm kinda new and i have a few questions.
I have my Arc S Rooted (original firmware: 2.3.4) and i want to reinstall the same version. DO I NEED to unlock my bootloader in order to do that ?And if i reinstall it, i'll loose my root right?
And finally, can someone show me a good tutorial ? (i guess flashtool is the best way to perform my reinstall) Thank you xda.
Rinxxx said:
So, hello everyone.. i'm kinda new and i have a few questions.
I have my Arc S Rooted (original firmware: 2.3.4) and i want to reinstall the same version. DO I NEED to unlock my bootloader in order to do that ?And if i reinstall it, i'll loose my root right?
And finally, can someone show me a good tutorial ? (i guess flashtool is the best way to perform my reinstall) Thank you xda.
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No, you don't have to unlock bootloader.
And yes, you do lose root. But if you install a older version, 4.0.2.A.0.58 for example, then root it and make update to .62(.69 if in Germany) directly from your phone via WiFi, then you have newest 2.3.4.
Thanks you so much