i found many solutions nd tried but none works for me
m having 2.3.4 (4.0.2.a.0.62)
i read few written there that have to change GB firmware to 2.3.3 then root i didnt understand tht rooting should be easy in every firmware
any other method n i have locked bootloader
Try this -
DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0](zergRush Exploit)
If you got .62/69 you will not be able to root using doomLord's zergrush method.
You have 2 options
1 using flashtools downgrade to .42 then root using zergrush then update over the air to latest version this will keep root. Only do this if bootloader Is locked as it will brick your phone.
2 unlock bootloader then install a custom kernel that is pre rooted.
if you search on the stickies all answers are there. Both in general and dev sections
Sent from my LT18i using XDA App
Thanks i flashed cyno n unlocked my boot loder
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justkiddinghere said:
i found many solutions nd tried but none works for me
m having 2.3.4 (4.0.2.a.0.62)
i read few written there that have to change GB firmware to 2.3.3 then root i didnt understand tht rooting should be easy in every firmware
any other method n i have locked bootloader
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You mentioned that you have tried many solutions but none worked for you. It would be helpful if you specify which ones it is that you tried and did not work so people don't waste your time or theirs by suggesting the same methods to you again.
Anyway, rooting with recovery has sofar always worked for me. Search the forums for "bin4ry" and "rootxperia"
I also upgraded with the official ICS but soon went back to 4.0.2.A.0.62 for one simple reason. I could not sync my calendar directly with Outlook using MyPhoneExplorer as the local calendar on the phone is just not visible. I dont want to have my calendar entries on Google Calendar so I reverted back to .62 and rooted again with "Root with recoveryLT15i". There is no need to go to .42
Check out the following threads for what to do.
Root with recoveryLT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42
ARC/ARC S (ROOT.FTF&.IMG)4.1.A.0.562 ICS+Flashtool+Ringtones+Other
Ultimate v1.0 Newbie's Guide For Arc / Arc S User |Compilation Of Guides! And Tweaks~
JJD809 said:
You mentioned that you have tried many solutions but none worked for you. It would be helpful if you specify which ones it is that you tried and did not work so people don't waste your time or theirs by suggesting the same methods to you again.
Anyway, rooting with recovery has sofar always worked for me. Search the forums for "bin4ry" and "rootxperia"
I also upgraded with the official ICS but soon went back to 4.0.2.A.0.62 for one simple reason. I could not sync my calendar directly with Outlook using MyPhoneExplorer as the local calendar on the phone is just not visible. I dont want to have my calendar entries on Google Calendar so I reverted back to .62 and rooted again with "Root with recoveryLT15i". There is no need to go to .42
Check out the following threads for what to do.
Root with recoveryLT15i 4.0.2.A.0.42
ARC/ARC S (ROOT.FTF&.IMG)4.1.A.0.562 ICS+Flashtool+Ringtones+Other
Ultimate v1.0 Newbie's Guide For Arc / Arc S User |Compilation Of Guides! And Tweaks~
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I tried almost all method present here bt i cant beleve none cant root. 62 firmware thts why posted que here
Tried all rooting tools etc just dont want to change firmware thts why posted
Nv i have unlocked my bootloder n flashed cm7.2 its awsm i blv in many threads it is well said tht u need to move to. 42 firmware to root. 62 cnt b rooted
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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 ^^
perfect
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, finally bought my first android device, xperia play(R800i)(GSM) yesterday
very happy with the device so far =D
i come from the windows mobile field.. so i can play with roms and hacks smoothly for windows mobile.. where as i spent my whole yesterday understanding what is android device rooting, unlocking bootloader, etc etc from xda.
So, I have read the whole "how to root xperia play" sticky thread..
finally unlocked my bootloader.. but haven't dared to root it yet.. since no one has given any confirmation on rooting firmware build 3.0.A.2.181 yet. On the other side I see people suggesting Gingerbreak Im unsure on what to use to root my device I don't want to brick my device.
Should I use Gingerbreak or this method by Bin4ry
Do I need to update my firmware to .184 to root my device ? If, yes, then how to do that ? I have unlocked my bootloader.
Please suggest me something, thanks.
attempting root with gingerbreak shouldn't harm your device (especially if you do a temp. root first). there's also the zergrush root method recently released that seems to be more effective on recent firmwares. try those
jacklebott said:
attempting root with gingerbreak shouldn't harm your device (especially if you do a temp. root first). there's also the zergrush root method recently released that seems to be more effective on recent firmwares. try those
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Hey thanks for your reply, well about Gingerbreak I found a post here which mentions it didn't work for r800i http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16677832&highlight=r800i#post16677832 post# 977
But some of you are saying that Gingerbreak works for r800i.. it just leaves me plain confused. The thing is I have already bricked one of my previous device (LG Optimus One) so this takes away my confidence.
bornotty said:
Hey thanks for your reply, well about Gingerbreak I found a post here which mentions it didn't work for r800i http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16677832&highlight=r800i#post16677832 post# 977
But some of you are saying that Gingerbreak works for r800i.. it just leaves me plain confused. The thing is I have already bricked one of my previous device (LG Optimus One) so this takes away my confidence.
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Gingerbreak only works on 2.3.2 for the R800i but not the 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 versions
xRegrets said:
Gingerbreak only works on 2.3.2 for the R800i but not the 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 versions
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I just found out that if my phone's bootloader is unlocked I cant use Gingerbreak to root it.
Im trying the zergRush Exploit(one click method) right now.. getting problems with that too..
okay I have finally rooted my device with zergRush Exploit it was really quick and easy. But my firmware build is still same 3.0.A.2.181
After rooting device how do I update my firmware to the latest.. please help.. thanks..
bornotty said:
okay I have finally rooted my device with zergRush Exploit it was really quick and easy. But my firmware build is still same 3.0.A.2.181
After rooting device how do I update my firmware to the latest.. please help.. thanks..
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Flash the latest ftf file because if updated officially, your phone will brick.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App
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
hello,
i want remove at my "xperia-pro" the pre-installed apps. because most of them i doesnt use it. furthermore, i want get more free ram to install other apps.
i read many posts about this issue, as i understood > root is the initial pre-condition. afterwards, the pre-installed apps can be removed with root-explorer.
now to my questions:
1) is there a simple tool to remove the apps with rooting the device ?
2) i use the the firmware 4.1.B.0.587. i not sure, but most the "how to root" thread is not valid for the newest firmware (eg the easy solution form doomlord is not working for ics) ?
3) what is baseband ?
thanks.
Titanium Backup for removing apps, see the numerous threads and guides for rooting the latest FW, type your last question in to Google.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
sorry, but i need your support. i read various posts about the root of xperia pro mk16i with locked bootloader, but i'm very confused.
a) some of the tutorials describes first to downgrade to a gb rom > root > flash ics
b) many posts refers to doomlords easy rooting tool, but it's not working (v1)
i'm not able to try v4, because my anti-virus software alerts a virus at downloading.
c) flashtool root > "no root explosion for this version"
as i said, please support me to get my phone rooted.
thanks,
komser
komser said:
sorry, but i need your support. i read various posts about the root of xperia pro mk16i with locked bootloader, but i'm very confused.
a) some of the tutorials describes first to downgrade to a gb rom > root > flash ics
b) many posts refers to doomlords easy rooting tool, but it's not working (v1)
i'm not able to try v4, because my anti-virus software alerts a virus at downloading.
c) flashtool root > "no root explosion for this version"
as i said, please support me to get my phone rooted.
thanks,
komser
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Then try the first method or disable your anti virus.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
now, i downgrade my phone to gb 2.3.4 using the flashtool.
afterwards i root via the doomlord procedure. everything works fine, without any error messages at the according tools.
question:
i'll upgrade to actual rom ics (stock rom from sony).
should i use the pc companion tool from sony or the flashtool ?
after upgrade to ics the root is still available ?
thanks,
komser
Use the flashtool and read one of the numerous threads explaining how to root it.