so i used doomlords zergrush and this is what it said. but i am still not rooted. any help?
most of it said failed to copy or unable to xxx so what can i do? wont let me post a pic
You should try posting in the Xperia's General and/or Q&A section. You'll probably get your answer there.
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kewa said:
so i used doomlords zergrush and this is what it said. but i am still not rooted. any help?
most of it said failed to copy or unable to xxx so what can i do? wont let me post a pic
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If it says "Hellions with blue flames" while running DoomLord's zergRush toolkit, that means the zergRush exploit has been patched, and the only way to root your phone is to downgrade.
Pax
but wont me downgrading it then rooting mean i will lose the stuff on phone memory and be unable to upgrade again? sorry i am kinda noobish on this stuff
i also got the 2.3.3 android version
btw zergrush also said it finished rooting if that will help
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I just updated my phone from 2.32 to 2.33. I had 2.32 rooted with gingerbreak. I have been doing some research on this forum and read that you cannot root 2.33 with gingerbreak. However, when I google'd it, lots of people claim that they rooted their 2.33 with gingerbreak. Is this possible? If its not possible please post a link that explains how to root without gingerbreak. I don't know anything about unlocking bootloaders or anything like that however I see people saying that they have v 2.33 rooted. How exactly do you do this?
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XDA Senior Moderator Chainfire has released a GingerBreak apk file that helps you to get you root access on your phones running Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread. Actually, Android Exploid Crew developed GingerBreak Exploit and this apk is made on this exploit.
As per developer, the apk can work on some Honeycomb and Froyo versions also.
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Well guys I can confirm that gingerbreak 1.20 does not work on android gingerbread 2.33.
http://www.techofweb.com/technology/root-android-gingerbread-gingerbreak.html
Gingerbreaks "loophole" was patched when 2.3.3 was released by SE other phones 2.3.3 that it works on will not have had it patched. If you want 2.3.3 rooted you will have to downgrade to 2.3.2 with flashtool and then root then do the OTA update to keep root on 2.3.3. See here for a guide. You will be flashing the 2.3.2 uk generic but it works fine with no problems on the r800a.
so how do i root 2.33. Ive seen lots of people say they have 2.33 rooted. How did they do it?
We used autoroot. Some used super one click
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jdz7t8 said:
so how do i root 2.33. Ive seen lots of people say they have 2.33 rooted. How did they do it?
We used autoroot. Some used super one click
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We have unlocked bootloaders. Thats why some of us can root easly
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how do you unlock a bootloader?
Mozza2k11 said:
If you want 2.3.3 rooted you will have to downgrade to 2.3.2 with flashtool and then root then do the OTA update to keep root on 2.3.3. See here for a guide.
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Read my post again. Follow the guide i posted in the above post to get root with a locked bootloader. Its pointless unlocking your bootloader if all you want to do is root. Working Root on 2.3.3 locked bootloaders! (Works on all Xperia Plays except R800X)
OK I'm going to try now, I just have one question though. Can I unroot the phone?
Yes if you open gingerbreak again (once rooted) it has the option to unroot. Or you could just do a fresh install if needs be.
OK I flashed to the UK Firmware, I have not rooted yet but i noticed when i try to use 3g it asks me what network, then i choose rogers and it says im registered on the network then it keeps saying "could not download settings. Retry?"
Also after I finished flashing it said i should power on the phone and enable unknown sources and usb debugging which i did, then when i plugged it back in it asked me whether i had an Xperia ARC or MINI. I am using a PLAY [r800a] so i clicked cancel. Is that OK?
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OK I'm going to try now, I just have one question though. Can I unroot the phone?
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To unroot, Simply delete su from /system/xbin/ and superuser.apk from /system/app/
Ok. I got my xperia play r800i a few weeks ago. I think it's sim free since I bought it on pay as you go with a T-Mobile sim. I bought it with 2.3.3 but I updated it to 2.3.4 OTA (over the air). My question is that am I still able to root it? I just want to root it to an extent where there are no bloatwares or any hogging apps that aren't needed by me. Can someone tell me the easiest to root the phone for a noob? I've read the thread where it explains what root is but I don't understand why there are many roms/bootloaders and what is a kernal?
Look in Android development forum for xperia play. There is superoneclick and zergrush.
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Just use SuperOneClick to root then use Titanium Backup to remove bloat
Oh ok. Thanks. But can someone tell me why there are slot of bootloaders out there and what is a kernel?
And btw, can I update over the air to any future updates if I've rooted?
So if im going to root, then should I use super one click with zergrush or doomlrod? And what's the difference?
TwilightLoz said:
Oh ok. Thanks. But can someone tell me why there are slot of bootloaders out there and what is a kernel?
And btw, can I update over the air to any future updates if I've rooted?
So if im going to root, then should I use super one click with zergrush or doomlrod? And what's the difference?
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bootloaders need to be unlocked toflash new kernels
kernel (Google it)
zergrush and superoneclick are the same basically superoneclick. and. zergrush both use the same exploit for the xperia play.
doomlrod makes customs kernels with overclocking and more
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but ive read that you can unroot if you root your phone using the doomlrod v3 exploit...
anyways, so should i root with zergrush?
you can unroot your phone using any method.
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Can someone show me how to root (without unlocking bootloader) using the zergRush Exploit?
There's not much of a tutorial on the actual page, and I'm new to this whole thing. I just want to be asked to root so I can remove some apps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
i tried that guide with my arc s 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.62 but it didn't work.
KleistZ said:
i tried that guide with my arc s 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.62 but it didn't work.
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it doesn't support the latest build
DeepUnknown said:
it doesn't support the latest build
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is there something to root this build?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202479
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21122559
Read this topics, in there is tutotirals and stuff to make your .62 rooted.
electrash said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
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There's no tutorial there though, it has instructions there with the presumption that most people know about rooting.
I don't know anything about rooting, I'm a total newbie Lol, that's why I need help
itsmyname said:
There's no tutorial there though, it has instructions there with the presumption that most people know about rooting.
I don't know anything about rooting, I'm a total newbie Lol, that's why I need help
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If you are a total newbie i think you should read up on what root is and what you can do before you root your phone. You can mess up quite good if you dont know that you are doing.
bylund said:
If you are a total newbie i think you should read up on what root is and what you can do before you root your phone. You can mess up quite good if you dont know that you are doing.
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I kind of have an idea, because I made another thread asking about what rooting is etc.
I jsut need to know how to do it now
Bump anyone?
Have you tried to use a rooting-app?
itsmyname said:
Can someone show me how to root (without unlocking bootloader) using the zergRush Exploit?
There's not much of a tutorial on the actual page, and I'm new to this whole thing. I just want to be asked to root so I can remove some apps
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It's very simple.
You have to download the package in the zergRush Exploit thread, then unzip the content of zip in a folder in your pc.
At the last go in to folder where you extract zip, and click on "runme.bat" (you have to follow only what appair on your pc screen).
I think it's really the easiest method there is in xda to root a device.
Beppemi said:
It's very simple.
You have to download the package in the zergRush Exploit thread, then unzip the content of zip in a folder in your pc.
At the last go in to folder where you extract zip, and click on "runme.bat" (you have to follow only what appair on your pc screen).
I think it's really the easiest method there is in xda to root a device.
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So what are ADB drivers? Where can I get it?
Unfortunately not as easy as I thought, can anyone help?
itsmyname said:
So what are ADB drivers? Where can I get it?
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Try to install this file i attached. For me worked with W7/64bit.
If dont work for you install android SDK Here, and then follow the instruction here, when you finish you will able to do what you want with adb driver .
Is it possible to flash .42 kernel and then to use zergrush method?
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Beppemi said:
Try to install this file i attached. For me worked with W7/64bit.
If dont work for you install android SDK Here, and then follow the instruction here, when you finish you will able to do what you want with adb driver .
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Thanks, you're helping me out a lot because I really am clueless and this whole forum is overwhelming Lol.
So once I've rooted, I understand I can unroot it. But is unrooting as easy as rooting? Does it involve flashing/unlocking bootloader? As I intend to keep my bootloader locked.
vr5411 said:
Is it possible to flash .42 kernel and then to use zergrush method?
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Yes sure, you can use with .42, i did it with my Arc with this version.
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Thanks, you're helping me out a lot because I really am clueless and this whole forum is overwhelming Lol.
So once I've rooted, I understand I can unroot it. But is unrooting as easy as rooting? Does it involve flashing/unlocking bootloader? As I intend to keep my bootloader locked.
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Don't worry all this operation you describe are reversible. You can unroot your Arc for sure, and all operation are easy as root.
For the bootloader depends what you will want do with your device. If you want change kernel, rom maybe it's better if you unlock it.
Beppemi said:
Don't worry all this operation you describe are reversible. You can unroot your Arc for sure, and all operation are easy as root.
For the bootloader depends what you will want do with your device. If you want change kernel, rom maybe it's better if you unlock it.
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In regards to my previous post I meant that would unrooting require flashing? I just intend to root to get rid of some apps on my Arc S (i.e. facebook app) and then unroot again.
Anyhow I've rooted it :-D
But for some reason Busybox didn't install itself, so had to manually install it from the market
Just a question, because I´m a newbie too and I´m thinking of rooting my phone (also to delete some apps and free some space):
Why don´t you use the "Namaste" guide ?? Doesn´t work on your firmware ?
So I forgot to use Voodoo to save my root x.x. I wanted to remove bloatware off of my Play but now I can't. I tried unlocking my Bootloader with Flashtool but I have CDMA. I tried looking everywhere but nothing works. I tried SuperOneClick and that didn't work.
Is there anyway I can downgrade to 2.3.3 or something? I just want my root back.
Thanks.
xX760Xx said:
So I forgot to use Voodoo to save my root x.x. I wanted to remove bloatware off of my Play but now I can't. I tried unlocking my Bootloader with Flashtool but I have CDMA. I tried looking everywhere but nothing works. I tried SuperOneClick and that didn't work.
Is there anyway I can downgrade to 2.3.3 or something? I just want my root back.
Thanks.
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You can usr flashtool to flash 2.3.3 again I believe
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Can you link me to a guide please?
http://www.xperiagamer.com
They have answers for a LOT of questions. Then again, so do these forums. Good luck!
I just want to know, what the meaning of rooted and pre rooted. I already searched on google but
Rooted means you have access to the system folders and files so you can manually change/add mods to your phone.
Pre rooted means that a Rom or kernel had the root access already installed.
To make use of the Pre rooted, usually means you have your bootloader open or unlocked.....
If you search on Google for unlocking bootloader you will find many guides And sources
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"I already searched on google", Jesus.
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XperienceD said:
"I already searched on google", Jesus.
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Grammar failed ! Didnt notice that :silly:
rooted : you are admin and can do what you want from your phone, like made an entire backup, including system data or deleting bloatware, like the fifa app in sony xperia. bootloader is either lock or unlocked.
pre-rooted : with some stock rom, like the 4.0.4, the kernel don't let you root your phone. So talented people here make pre-rooted firmware so you can upgrade and root your phone on the go. It's the case of the 4.0.3 pre-rooted. So if you are in a 2.3 firwmare, you flash this pre-rooted 4.0.3 (kernelt+system+data) so you obtain a working pre-rooted ICS phone, root it and finaly flash a 4.0.4 kernel so you end in a 4.0.4 root phone.
Marcskim said:
Grammar failed ! Didnt notice that :silly:
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I was actually pointing out those that claim to have searched Google are lazy.
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XperienceD said:
I was actually pointing out those that claim to have searched Google are lazy.
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I agree, Google is your friend, a very close friend, sometime sticky. When i search "root", the top search is related to android root and not root of a tree, and that even after cleaning cookies and disconnect from google or be in private session, "pre-rooted" search links to android rooting too. It's a little creepy, like if Google scan your brain to give you the best possible answer, or maybe i'm a very lucky guy