(Sry I'm new here) If I root my Arc now, will I be able to update Arc to 2.3.4. (maybe in October) ?? I'm planning to root my Arc because of WHOLE GAMES AND APPS TO SD thing, and because of chainfire3d for TEGRA ..I know that jailbroken iPhone cannot be updated so I'm asking about Android PLEASE SOMEONE WHO HAS XPERIENCE. And if I can update (yeee!), will I have to use some other program to update or just update from SE site? TNX And sry for my EnGLisH
Yes...............
Definitely yes...
Hi, continued with this question, when the arc are rooted is necesary unroot (if is posible) to update the sotware normally.
Thanks.
i dont think so
maxsteel_mx said:
Hi, continued with this question, when the arc are rooted is necesary unroot (if is posible) to update the sotware normally.
Thanks.
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No, but it may unroot itself when it updates.
No if you use OA update it will retain it's rooting, if you update thru SEUS then you will need to re-root and i don't think it is available yet. Don't aske me why OA keeps the rooting, it's a mystery of life....
Hi All!
Just got myself a SE Arc that is charging right now. I have resisted playing with it for a good few hours.
Anyway was wondering should i unlock the bootloader and reflash? I am interested in stripping away the rubbish that slows the phone down. To do this, do i just find a firmware that has already removed the crap, or is there a way to remove stuff like timescape.
The phone currently has 2.3.3 HK firmware.
Sorry if this sort of info is located elsewhere...
You don't need to unlock your bootloader for that. You just need root access and Titanium Backup. With that, you should be able to remove the stuff which you don't want. Please refer to this link to know what is safe to remove and what's not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089470
Many THanks. I was just looking at that list myself... Anyway i will give it a go. Was just wondering if there were any benefits to reflashing the firmware.
How do i get root access? Or should i already have root access?
Thanks
Bolo
I'm assuming you haven't unlocked your bootloader.
If you're already running 2.3.3, then consider flashing 2.3.2. Root it with Gingerbreak. And then update it OTA (Over The Air) to 2.3.3. Don't try this with an unlocked bootloader!
With an unlocked bootloader, you can just flash a rooted firmware onto your device. But do note that once you unlock your bootloader, you won't be able to use TrackID and also the facebook 'Like' feature on tracks as unlocking deletes the DRM files.
For all custom ROMS and kernals, you would need to unlock your bootloader. You can use Shazam as an alternative to SE's TrackID.
Hi xtacy.
Thanks for the info.
Any reason why i need to go back to 2.3.2 and then update again? Is it to give me root access?
Thanks!
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I'm assuming you haven't unlocked your bootloader.
If you're already running 2.3.3, then consider flashing 2.3.2. Root it with Gingerbreak. And then update it OTA (Over The Air) to 2.3.3. Don't try this with an unlocked bootloader!
With an unlocked bootloader, you can just flash a rooted firmware onto your device. But do note that once you unlock your bootloader, you won't be able to use TrackID and also the facebook 'Like' feature on tracks as unlocking deletes the DRM files.
For all custom ROMS and kernals, you would need to unlock your bootloader. You can use Shazam as an alternative to SE's TrackID.
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Yes, it is indeed to give you root access. Gingerbreak doesn't work on 2.3.3. The exploit that Gingerbreak used was fixed on the 2.3.3 ROM and hence the need to downgrade to 2.3.2.
Have you heard if anybody is working on root access for 2.3.3?
The exploit that Gingerbreak uses was fixed in 2.3.4 but SE implemented the fix in its 2.3.3 ROM. With a locked bootloader, I don't know of any other way.
But our resident geniuses here at XDA have released kernals which can root any ROM [Unlocked bootloader required] (I believe it was Blagus). Just browse our Development section and you'll come across various solutions.
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Yes, it is indeed to give you root access. Gingerbreak doesn't work on 2.3.3. The exploit that Gingerbreak used was fixed on the 2.3.3 ROM and hence the need to downgrade to 2.3.2.
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Hi just got another question.
I have the 2.3.3 usb connection problem. Therefore, is it worth updating from 2.3.2. to 2.3.3?
Many thanks for your help!
What exactly is the 2.3.3 USB connection problem?
2.3.3 does bring in improvements like facebook integration, better wifi stability, improved battery life etc. For these reasons, I would update to 2.3.3
xtacy! said:
What exactly is the 2.3.3 USB connection problem?
2.3.3 does bring in improvements like facebook integration, better wifi stability, improved battery life etc. For these reasons, I would update to 2.3.3
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when connecting to the pc, the mtp device driver fails to load properly, meaning you can't connect to the pc. i hve tried both mtp and msc modes. I think this is a problem with 2.3.3 and not the arc...
Try reinstalling SEUS and PC Companion. Might solve your problem.
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when connecting to the pc, the mtp device driver fails to load properly, meaning you can't connect to the pc. i hve tried both mtp and msc modes. I think this is a problem with 2.3.3 and not the arc...
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Do you have the prompt window on your phone "Install" "Skip" when you are connecting the phone to the PC? (If not go to Settings-SonyEricsson-Connectivity- Install PC Companion)
Are you using Windows 7?
Have you formated your SD card via Windows Explorer (right click - format...)?
For proper connecting you need Media Transfer mode (MTP).
Normaly, when you have selected MTP and you connect your phone to the PC and you press the "Install" option on the phone, Windows should locate the MTU driver and install it.
I had same problem and I found that my phone was in MSC mode.
Btw I tried reinstaling the PC companion and SEUS it didnt help.
I have searched for the driver to download it from internet but no luck.
The whole point is that I believe the driver is located somewhere in the phone and when you connect it windows should get it from there.
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
I rooted my Xperia SL with eroot v1.2
But now can I get the upcoming Jellybean firmware. I don't know whether Sony PC companion accepts my phone or not now.
Please somebody help. If it voids the update then please somebody help me to unroot it.
Please remember my phone is Xperia SL not S.
do this to un-root it
Note any sort of garentee / Warrenty will be voided but it isnt voided unless the company you bought your Phone from knows.
NOTE Xperia s and SL are generaly the same.
~Rooting your Xperia Phone ~
Sony companin would still pick up your Xperia S and you will still be able to update it, only thing is it would unroot your xperia
So no it doesent VOID the update.
~ how to Unroot ~
SOLUTION 1
use the tool in the link Below to unroot your Device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Simply Follow instructions
SOLUTION 2
Open your Super user App (SuperSU or SuperUser)
Click on Full Unroot and then reboot and uninstall the super user app
Hi
I am trying to root my sony xperia S on 6.2.B.1.96 using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
Sorry if this is noobish, but I cant seem to flash the first kernel (step one), it just says it is unrootable and finishes.. When I turn my phone back on nothing has changed.
Please help