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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] Arc Rooting.

HI everyone . i m using xperia arc 2.3.4 and the firmware build number 4.0.2.A.0.62. i would like to root the device.
i came across so many places and they r saying to downgrade to .42 and root. and i din find any further procedure to downgrade. and i m having doubt like do i need to downgrade? or for downgrade , do i need to unlock the bootloader?
please guide me to root my device. i like this Default ROM and i dont want to change.
is there any possiblity to root in .62?
i jus need to remove lot of unwanted apps from the device..
Plz help and Thanks in advance..

Due to the near ICS update, nobody make efforts to find an exploit to root *.62.
So, the only way is downgrade to *.42 with flashtool, root (with flashtool also) than OTA.

Thank you, but can u tel m the procedure??
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0. Read carefully BEFORE starting the process, if you are doing this for the first time.
1. Download Flashtool. Install it.
2. Download *.42 firmware. Follow instructions given by jlmcr87 in this post. NB. If you have problems connecting your phone with Flashtool, install Sony Gordon Gate drivers manually.
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Alternatively, you can flash freely with Wotan, root with Flashtool, then OTA.

Procedure
If you are flashing a ftf for the first time, its better you go by a video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Keo61Zffh5Q
This gives proper instructions....
Good luck

Thanks a lot friends.. U will try and update.....
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sri11guru said:
Thanks a lot friends.. I will try and update.....
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Cant root xperia play R800i

Hello i have to ask some thing
I bought xperia play it has 2.3.4 already and build no. 4.0.2.a.0.60
I cant root it
How can i root my phone i tried latest flash tool and super one click, root.unroot., LAIOT tools.all but it.failed and usually stucks on root time cant access or path not found ...can somebody please help me
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To root it use flashtool and flash the 2.3.4 (58) firmware (the latest that can be rooted with one click) and then uze the one click root method.

flash .42 firmware using flashtool.. and try root it with superoneclick.. hope its help
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cannot find path?? did u have driver in your pc?

I think ur must unlock bootloader 1st before u cant root if im not wrong.
Sorry for my bad english.

dont need to unlock bootloader if u want root only.. but once u unlock your bootloader, u have to root again or flash the rom that support autoroot..

ezadsyafiq99 said:
dont need to unlock bootloader if u want root only.. but once u unlock your bootloader, u have to root again or flash the rom that support autoroot..
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Well what order is everything done in? For instance, my R800i is 2.3.3. Do I unlock the bootloader (how?) then upgrade the FW to 2.3.4 and then root?
Is that correct?

Try this
wac_badsector said:
Hello i have to ask some thing
I bought xperia play it has 2.3.4 already and build no. 4.0.2.a.0.60
I cant root it
How can i root my phone i tried latest flash tool and super one click, root.unroot., LAIOT tools.all but it.failed and usually stucks on root time cant access or path not found ...can somebody please help me
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http://adfoc.us/423185576886 using this method from doomlord worked great for me where everything else didn't.

Where can i download .69?

Hi,
for a short time i was able to flash .69 via wotan client as it was free.
But know it wont give me any credits to flash this firmware but i dont know where i can download it.
Anyone got n idea?
Thanks

evo_racer said:
Hi,
for a short time i was able to flash .69 via wotan client as it was free.
But know it wont give me any credits to flash this firmware but i dont know where i can download it.
Anyone got n idea?
Thanks
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.69 just addresses legal issues with Gmail, just flash .62, there are practically no differences.

Well, when im on .62 with some kernels.. update center shows me that i have a new update but its again .62 and i dont want to install it because it bricks phones wit unlocked bootloader and i dont want to delete update-center app

evo_racer said:
Well, when im on .62 with some kernels.. update center shows me that i have a new update but its again .62 and i dont want to install it because it bricks phones wit unlocked bootloader and i dont want to delete update-center app
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Use titanium to back up the update center first, then uninstall it.
I don't really understand why you want to keep it though. If your bootloader is unlocked that app is completely useless anyway.
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away

If your bootloader is unlocked that app is completely useless anyway.
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True Story.. i have deleted it yet with Root Explorer.

Help loading custom Rom?

Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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Gunner1716 said:
Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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As i know, u will need to unlock bootloader if want to install ics cusrom, but if u wanna try i suggest gin2ics which now developing to gin2jellybean, as i remember, hope it wasnt wrong, u can install it locked bootloader or maybe u can search for any on the developing forum
Regards from Lucian
Xperia Play with True Ancestor Rom modded myself..
Locked Bootloader

Gunner1716 said:
Yesterday I rooted my r800at by downgrading the firmware then super one click. Now I have been trying to get custom Rom on my phone and I can't find anything. I would like ics but can't find one. I have a locked bootloader do I need to unlock it to do it. If I do does it cost money I dont want to pay but if I have to I will. Can someone help.
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You need to unlock bootloader if you want to flash a real ICS-rom. You can do this on Sony's homepage. http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
Simply follow the instructions given on Sony's page or search in the development section for unlocking bootloader.
Then you can choose a ICS rom, for example CM9 or this one (but there are much more, simply look in the development section an try some different roms ) and flash it.
Sry my English isn't that good.