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[Q]Root build .62

it is possible in this version of build? thank you.

Downgrade To .42 -->> Root -->> Update OTA
Downgrade To .42 -->> Root -->> Update OTA To .62
a) Your Boot loader should not be unlocked (Default setting by Sony Ericsson) if unlocked do relock your bootloader
b)Steps : Download Flashtools v 0.6.8
i.First install Flash tool.
ii.Connect the phone in Flash Mode
iii.Flash it with 4.0.2.A.0.42 (Downgrade)
iv.Turn on the phone when flashing complete
Then
v.Connect the phone with usb debbuging enabled.
vi.Open the Flashtool
vii.Then press the lock icon on flashtool.
viii.Phone will automatically reeboot after done
c) After rooting update your phone OTA
Now u r on .62 firmware
Flashtools v 0.6.8 Windows
http://ul.to/w076p5wf
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc LT 15i 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Global World
http://uploaded.to/file/vmfu4czg

info about downgrade
Hi,
witch data will be lost with a downgrade ?
Contacts?
Apps?
Data on SD?
Thanks
Acolaja

acolaja said:
Hi,
witch data will be lost with a downgrade ?
Contacts?
Apps?
Data on SD?
Thanks
Acolaja
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While flashing the firmware, uncheck the "wipe data" option and then you are good to go.
But if you want to wipe out the data, then there is no need to change anything.
PS: SEARCH before you ask.

[Q] ICS - How do I?

I have a Xperia Arc S
It currently has 0.62 firmware.
I have unlocked the bootloader (official sony way)
I have rooted (using XperiaArc.zip method)
I am currently downloding the ftf file for ICS.
Do I need a "kernel"?
How do I get ICS on it?
Will I still have root?

go to xperiablog dot net everything is there

ah well, flashtools not working for me
Edit a quick run of the drivers in flashtools and it was good to go!

read in the develepers thread, i am sure there is somewhere a howto. Step by step.

Kenif1983 said:
I have a Xperia Arc S
It currently has 0.62 firmware.
I have unlocked the bootloader (official sony way)
I have rooted (using XperiaArc.zip method)
I am currently downloding the ftf file for ICS.
Do I need a "kernel"?
How do I get ICS on it?
Will I still have root?
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may be this link httpII:talk dot sonymobile dot com/thread/35239 will help gud luck

what i do is put the rom downloaded into sd card
push the kernel using fastboot tutorials
spam the menu button untill entered recovery.then wipe,then flash
nvr bothered bout baseband until yesterday,where i use flashtool to update the BB.

I have a arc S running on .42 rooted with locked bootloader. (I can unlock it but havent done so yet).
How can I install ICS from the released copy so far?
Or should I just wait for the release at my region?

[q] help me please root

Hello guys can you help me root my phone? Sony ericsson xperia arc LT15i (Android Version: 2.3.4) (Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1) (Number Version: 4.0.2.A.0.62) please help me!!! I cant find anything for this phone how to root it...

.62 cannot be rooted flash lower frm eg. .42, .58 and root it or just flash prerooted kernel like doomlord if you have unlocked bootloader.....

how to flash it lower? no i dont have unlock the bootloader... I Want the root only for hacking games and etc... I dont know bootloader for what reason exist...

Dr4In said:
how to flash it lower? no i dont have unlock the bootloader... I Want the root only for hacking games and etc... I dont know bootloader for what reason exist...
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Must flash 0.42 firmware with flashtool and then make a root, and update by OTA (over the air) to 0.62.
Do not update in PC Companion !!! Use OTA update.

81grzes said:
Must flash 0.42 firmware with flashtool and then make a root, and update by OTA (over the air) to 0.62.
Do not update in PC Companion !!! Use OTA update.
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Can you post me a guide how to make it please?

Try this
Dr4In said:
Can you post me a guide how to make it please?
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Please go through all the posts (only 2 pages contains important links) in the thread below. The thread is about similar question like you.
Read all the instructions carefully and know advantages and disadvantages of rooting and unlocking bootloader.
Unlocking bootloader will void your warranty. (You can also relock your bootloader but you will lose DRM keys). All the best. :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1686256
Hit "Thanks" if anyone helped you.
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Xperia Arc LT15i
Rooted/Unlocked BootLoader
Running JellyBean - FXP135/CM10

I cant understand it...
its to much confused cant you help with one good guide?

Download latest version of flash tool and. 42firmware for YOUR PHONE then flash it using flash tool
Sent from my R800i using xda premium

rooting the xperia play... FAILED

im trying to root using SuperOneClick and it gets stuck at step #7 does anyone know why? plz help

How do you fail at rooting.... :facepalm:
What's your model?

at&t one i think its R8000at

what could it be? could it be that my model cant be rooted?

kadaj6 said:
what could it be? could it be that my model cant be rooted?
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No try re-doing it and just wait mine used to freeze the odd time n id just leave it and go back to it. I used to always root, unroot using superoneclick. Take it ur bootloader is locked??
Sent from my GT-I9300

yes, its locked, itried like 3 times already so i decided to do a factory reset on the phone trying again now and at step #7 not responding.

left it running for 20min or so nd kept "not responding"

If u are on the 69 or 62 firmware then it is not possible to root them with superoneclick or the zergrush method. Has something to do with the exploits which would be removed in latest firmware. One way is to downgrade to an older firmware which works with those methods, the other to unlock your bootloader+custom kernel+custom rom.

downgrading is the same as using flashtool?

wedgess said:
No try re-doing it and just wait mine used to freeze the odd time n id just leave it and go back to it. I used to always root, unroot using superoneclick. Take it ur bootloader is locked??
Sent from my GT-I9300
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no my phone does not have bootloader unlucked, i dont know if it can be done since the only method i have found is directly with sony. do i need bootloader unlocked so superoneclick works? or for flashing on flashtool?

You don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash ftf files with flashtool. Just put the ftf file in the firmware folder of flashtool then install drivers if not installed already.
R800x
Unlocked
Running AOKP milestone6 4.0.4

Lordomn said:
You don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash ftf files with flashtool. Just put the ftf file in the firmware folder of flashtool then install drivers if not installed already.
R800x
Unlocked
Running AOKP milestone6 4.0.4
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just flashed it with uk version, i think its rooted but idk if the network data is working since i cant connect to android market or receive photos through texts

its rooted i just checked with root checker, now im gonna update the phone im waiting for it to charge, my question is how do i get my internet back?

Superoneclick has nithing to do with "unlocked bootloader". And jes you can flash with flashtool if yours locked.
So if your firmware is one of them above then you can downgrade with wotanserver or flash an older firmware with flashtool.
But if im not wrong you will lose all your data, so backup.

HELP!!! :'(
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i (Zeus)
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Android version: 2.3.4
I have spent a lot of time researching how to root my phone, and I used the doomlord's easy rootkit and the superoneclick to try and root my phone. My bootloader is locked and both methods fail to root my phone. PLEASE HELP!
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Developer932 said:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i (Zeus)
Build Number: 4.0.2.A.0.42
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected] #1
Android version: 2.3.4
I have spent a lot of time researching how to root my phone, and I used the doomlord's easy rootkit and the superoneclick to try and root my phone. My bootloader is locked and both methods fail to root my phone. PLEASE HELP!
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I just realised that the reason that it want working was that my antivirus software would get rid of the zergRush file

The easiest way to root any Xperia play. Just flash any pre rooted kernel E.g if you are on GB just flash doomkernel v14 and get root access.

my pc does the same thing i think its just something to with the pc's os because my friend did it on ubuntu via wine and it worked fine...

try this
kadaj6 said:
im trying to root using SuperOneClick and it gets stuck at step #7 does anyone know why? plz help
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this worked for me so try this.
Also make sure that your android version. Is 2.3.3 because I don't think it works on 2.3.4. Is your boot loader unlocked?
http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=%2F

Rmontoya83 said:
this worked for me so try this.
Also make sure that your android version. Is 2.3.3 because I don't think it works on 2.3.4. Is your boot loader unlocked?
http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=%2F
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Do not mind this guy. As long as your fw is below .62 you can root via zergrush method in flashtool. (even if you are on 2.3.4 )

disregard he is no help
Xperia Gamer said:
Do not mind this guy. As long as your fw is below .62 you can root via zergrush method in flashtool. (even if you are on 2.3.4 )
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Please see attached video I tried on 2.3.4 didn't work. It did on 2.3.3. A lot of people have this problem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YvVhGvOJQk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Q] arc updates

hI,
i m using xperia arc , 4.0.4 build number 4.1.b.0.431 rooted. when i try to update to version 4.1.b.0.587 through OTA, i m getting the error "could not install"
so please guide me to get updated to that.
thanks in advance.

Have you installed any mods, or CWM?
That might prevent you from updating OTA. You can root 587 directly though by doing the sane process as 431.
Sent from my LT15a using xda-developers app

Prerequisites:
- Instert .587 fw in Flashtool/firmwares
- Insert .431 and .587 kernel in Flashtool/firmwares
1. Open flashtool. Press the thunderbolt / scar or whatever it is. Select firmware .587.
2. When it is prepared, power off ur phone. Press back key and connect it. Flash it.
3. When the device has rebooted, do the same but flashing the 431 kernel
4. Root the phone with DoomLord toolkit
5. Flash the .587 kernel by the same method
U will have rooted 587
I don't know if there is any newer method, since I have ul bootloader and I root by flashing kernels
Hope it is useful for u

If your BL is unlocked
you must lock it again.:fingers-crossed: