Hey guys can you help me? I searched everywhere to find a fix about rooting my xplay but unfortunately any of those aren't helping. Now, the problem is when I click "Root" button of superoneclick with my xplay connected to pc on usb debugging mode, it always freezes on "Starting ADB Server". Please help guys. Thanks in advance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
Use that doomlord zergrush easy rooting toolkit v4. Read instructions before rooting.
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But it needs my bootloader unlocked, right? I tried that too and it stops on that part. My xplay is on 2.3.4 version.
Try this http://fcss.in/z9ers written by me.
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tajhai said:
But it needs my bootloader unlocked, right? I tried that too and it stops on that part. My xplay is on 2.3.4 version.
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No. If your below .62 you don't need unlocked bootloader
Run as administrator and make sure drivers installed also try a different usb port
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fma965 said:
No. If your below .62 you don't need unlocked bootloader
Run as administrator and make sure drivers installed also try a different usb port
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My laptop don't have any antivirus, but what are those drivers needed? I have Android SDK installed here but I just want to make sure if I missed anything. Still the root isn't working and my XPlay is .42
Also I tried the latest superoneclick on shortfuse.org. Still no good.
Oh finally. Rooted it successfully. Thanks to you guys, especially fma965. I just noticed that there is an advanced tab in superoneclick. Clicked Check Drivers button and installed a missing driver for my xplay. Then, voila! After clicking root button, it proceeds and now my xplay is rooted.
This is a root for the Verizon Xperia Play too correct?
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Atomix96 said:
This is a root for the Verizon Xperia Play too correct?
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I'm not sure if superoneclick will work on a verizon xplay. But I think it might work just like this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414594
He has a verizon xplay too, and his problem is just like mine --- Missing drivers. Go to Advanced tab and click Check Drivers. It auto-installs the missing SEMC-HSUSB driver if im not mistaken. When done, click Root. I hope this helps.
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Phone: Xperia Play (R800i)
Android Version: 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Build Number: 4.0.1.A.0.283
Bootloader State: Locked
Rooted State: Not rooted
SuperOneClick Version: 2.3.3
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
SuperOneClick keeps crashing! Here is what I do:
1. Turn on USB debugging.
2. Plug phone into computer
3. Unmount micro SD.
4. Start SuperOneClick
5. Click 'ROOT'
Along the right side this is what I see:
* daemon not running. starting it no on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
and then it stops and says 'not responding' ?
Am I doing something wrong? Is there something I need to do to prevent this? Is it because I'm running 64-bit?
flashtool
Have you tried FLASHTOOL???if you navigate to xperia play android dev there's a sticky post download the flashtool and update use this to root and flash roms hope this helps
Or just use doomlord's advanced stock kernel it auto roots
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Do I not have to have an unlocked bootloader to load a different kernel? And if not, how would this be done? Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!
Have you unlocked bootloader?? Do you have cwm installed??
I had this problem with it to
Reason it didn't work is because the proper ADB driver wasn't installed
Install this when your phone is in debug mode
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/w...eriaarcxperianeoxperiaplaydrivers?cc=gb&lc=en
Tell me if it works.
Thanks
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Do I not have to have an unlocked bootloader to load a different kernel? And if not, how would this be done? Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!
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Yea you need an unlocked bootloader according to what you stated in your first post you've got an unlocked bootloader you can flash the kernel now with the latest flashtool too
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@ Hogwarts : I tried installing them but it says they are up to date, but still doesn't work?
@thatsupnow : Sorry that was a typo, my bootloader is locked.
If I flashed 2.3.2, would I be able to update OTA without bricking phone? (Because bootloader is locked)
Yea you should be able to do that no problem. Have you tried doomlord's root kit that should work for you instead of going all the way back to 2.3.2
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Yea you should be able to do that no problem. Have you tried doomlord's root kit that should work for you instead of going all the way back to 2.3.2
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doomlord's root kit worked for me.
hello,
i'd like to root my phone polaroid pro a680 but superoneclick keeps crashing
I had the same problem with superoneclick but I decided to use flashtool instead. they're both very easy to use
I have the Xperia Play r800x with android version 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.E.0.57 and have verizon as a carrier.i recently encountered a problem with my internal memory. it was getting filled up. so i attempted to root it(hoping to gain acess so i could delete some bloatware) with various programs like Superoneclick.I tried SuperOneClick and each time the program would go nonresponsive after reaching step #7. Phone is in USB debug and connected to PC. so im asking my fellow peers of xda any help/advice? because i have no idea what the issue is.
U might have to root a different way because Sony devices are weird like that.
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Download flashtool downgrade to 2.3.3 root with flashtool upgrade to 2.3.4
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thanks any reccomendations?
Captainfrost said:
Download flashtool downgrade to 2.3.3 root with flashtool upgrade to 2.3.4
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thank you but any idea where to get that from?
any how do i downgrade/upgrade?
Searching?
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I have the Xperia Play r800x with android version 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.E.0.57 and have verizon as a carrier.i recently encountered a problem with my internal memory. it was getting filled up. so i attempted to root it(hoping to gain acess so i could delete some bloatware) with various programs like Superoneclick.I tried SuperOneClick and each time the program would go nonresponsive after reaching step #7. Phone is in USB debug and connected to PC. so im asking my fellow peers of xda any help/advice? because i have no idea what the issue is.
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2.3.4 can't be rooted. You need to downgrade to 2.3.3, root it, and then upgrade to 2.3.4 . Search any of the numerous threads on here about the Verizon 2.3.4 update and you will find it.
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2.3.4 can't be rooted. You need to downgrade to 2.3.3, root it, and then upgrade to 2.3.4 . Search any of the numerous threads on here about the Verizon 2.3.4 update and you will find it.
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2.3.4 Can be rooted, with an unlocked bootloader by simply flashing Superuser zip in recovery
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thank you but any idea where to get that from?
any how do i downgrade/upgrade?
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You can get flash tool from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
And the Verizon 2.3.3 Flash tool File from here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?kr3906krik88bkt
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2.3.4 Can be rooted, with an unlocked bootloader by simply flashing Superuser zip in recovery
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Correct but he said he was stock, and the free way would be to downgrade and then update and upgrade
so to correct myself yes 2.3.4 can be rooted if you pay to unlock your bootloader.
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Correct but he said he was stock, and the free way would be to downgrade and then update and upgrade
so to correct myself yes 2.3.4 can be rooted if you pay to unlock your bootloader.
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I know, I can't help but stress unlocking the bootloader I guess
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sometimes when superoneclick gets stuck, just reset the usb connection
toggle usb debugging (turn it off then back on) or disconnect the usb cable
Have a Xperia Play and have been trying to root for the past week now!
I have used at least 7 different programs but none of them work.
Im afraid the problem is i cant get into fastboot mode and my blue light wont turn on.
If thats the problem is there a way to fix it?
And if its not what is the problem and can i fix it?
GamerUpToDate said:
Have a Xperia Play and have been trying to root for the past week now!
I have used at least 7 different programs but none of them work.
Im afraid the problem is i cant get into fastboot mode and my blue light wont turn on.
If thats the problem is there a way to fix it?
And if its not what is the problem and can i fix it?
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Wait if you are just rooting you don't need to do that. What model is your phone?
Check if your bootloader isn't locked and you have unlock it first.
Rooting methods like Zerg rush not working on 2.3.4 software.
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Thanks, but i havent figured out exactly what my bootloader is.
I have the Xperia PLAY R800x and gingerbread 2.3.3.
I just tried Flashtool and that didnt work either because my phone wont go into
Fast mode.
Updated after November 2011?
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Updated after November 2011?
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Yeah i got an update from the Sony Update Service.
You have to flash a previous firmware, since November 2011 update, zergRush xploit doesn't work
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You have to flash a previous firmware, since November 2011 update, zergRush xploit doesn't work
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How can i do that? Are you sure itll work?
Can i use the Flashtool because last time i tried using it it didnt work but
i dont think i used it right.
It's the only whay unless you unlock you bootloader and flash a new kernel
Yeah, it will work. Use flashtool
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S34Qu4K3 said:
It's the only whay unless you unlock you bootloader and flash a new kernel
Yeah, it will work. Use flashtool
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Ok only thing is i need proper instructions cause the videos for that are messed up and old.
I also need a link for the previos firmware.
But last time i triedd i could only go into flashmode.
Screw that i think i might not have been able to do either.
I need good instructions
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Ok only thing is i need proper instructions cause the videos for that are messed up and old.
I also need a link for the previos firmware.
But last time i triedd i could only go into flashmode.
Screw that i think i might not have been able to do either.
I need good instructions
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What I would do is flash back but at first check if your fastboot is actually not working.
Turn off the device and check it, take out the battery and put it back in then hold search button and plug in usb if you have a blue light then fastboot is ok.
You also need Android ADB drivers which you need to have the Android SDK to get them or if you have flashtool there is a drivers folder which is the simplest method to install ADB bridge.
Then using flashtool (if it worked) flashed the DoomLord Kernel, if it says you have no permission to do so then you need to unlock your bootloader.
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bartmw said:
Check if your bootloader isn't locked and you have unlock it first.
Rooting methods like Zerg rush not working on 2.3.4 software.
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ZergRush worked for me on the 2.3.4 but I've a GSM model so it might be different.
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What I would do is flash back but at first check if your fastboot is actually not working.
Turn off the device and check it, take out the battery and put it back in then hold search button and plug in usb if you have a blue light then fastboot is ok.
You also need Android ADB drivers which you need to have the Android SDK to get them or if you have flashtool there is a drivers folder which is the simplest method to install ADB bridge.
Then using flashtool (if it worked) flashed the DoomLord Kernel, if it says you have no permission to do so then you need to unlock your bootloader.
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ZergRush worked for me on the 2.3.4 but I've a GSM model so it might be different.
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Ok I will most defenetly install the adb drivers once I know where to get them. How do I know if I have the android sdk?
I have the flashtool but when I downloaded it it came with 3 programs and no folders.
Can you give me the link to the folders or to the flashtool that has the folders with it when you install it?
I also need the link to the doom kernel which I might have and instructions on how to flash it.
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Ok I will most defenetly install the adb drivers once I know where to get them. How do I know if I have the android sdk?
I have the flashtool but when I downloaded it it came with 3 programs and no folders.
Can you give me the link to the folders or to the flashtool that has the folders with it when you install it?
I also need the link to the doom kernel which I might have and instructions on how to flash it.
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You should first download flashtool. Then use flashtool to flash the verizon firmware. I will provide a link. Then enter flashmode by turning your phone off completely. Hold the back button, and plug the usb in the computer and then into the phone while still holding the back button. A green light should appear on the top. Then flash the firmware and there. Then use superoneclick to root
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Luckily you have flashtool so you do not need the Android Sdk. There should be a drivers folder in your flashtool and an executable inside that will install like a normal program. This contains all the drivers you will ever need.
On every time it installs one it will prompt you to install or not install jusf click install and you will be asked this about 20 times for each driver.
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MrHaPpY66 said:
You should first download flashtool. Then use flashtool to flash the verizon firmware. I will provide a link. Then enter flashmode by turning your phone off completely. Hold the back button, and plug the usb in the computer and then into the phone while still holding the back button. A green light should appear on the top. Then flash the firmware and there. Then use superoneclick to root
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Ok thnx but i dont see the link and i have ATT not verizon can i still do it?
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Ok thnx but i dont see the link and i have ATT not verizon can i still do it?
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you said you had the r800x ,the verizon xperia play , didn't you? well anyway just tell me the correct model of your phone. also here's a link for the latest flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/. i'll add superoneclick later since i'm having problems uploading it
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you said you had the r800x ,the verizon xperia play , didn't you? well anyway just tell me the correct model of your phone. also here's a link for the latest flashtool http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/. i'll add superoneclick later since i'm having problems uploading it
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Ok exact model of my phone is as described...
Sony Erricson Xperia PLAY (R800x) ATT 4G
I found the folders in the flashtool i was just looking in the wrong place.
I already have superoneclick dont worry.
Can you just tell me what to do now that i found the folders for Flashtool?
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Ok exact model of my phone is as described...
Sony Erricson Xperia PLAY (R800x) ATT 4G
I found the folders in the flashtool i was just looking in the wrong place.
I already have superoneclick dont worry.
Can you just tell me what to do now that i found the folders for Flashtool?
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If I remember correctly, the xperia play 4g was R800at and not R800x. Well anyway you have to download the firmware for your phone. Then place it in the firmware folder inside the flashtool folder. This should be the correct firmware for your phone. http://www.mediafire.com/?qqvtl484nlz3gq0 just place the ftf in the firmware folder. Start flashtool, click flash, then choose flashmode. Select the firmware.There should be instructions on how to plug in your phone and there it should flash.
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Help someone...
Hey guys, on my Play it keeps starting up apps in the background. Anyone knows how to sort it out? My phone is constantly using about 280mb+ of memory which is stupid. Anyone help me out?
MrHaPpY66 said:
If I remember correctly, the xperia play 4g was R800at and not R800x. Well anyway you have to download the firmware for your phone. Then place it in the firmware folder inside the flashtool folder. This should be the correct firmware for your phone. http://www.mediafire.com/?qqvtl484nlz3gq0 just place the ftf in the firmware folder. Start flashtool, click flash, then choose flashmode. Select the firmware.There should be instructions on how to plug in your phone and there it should flash.
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What do i do after i flash it? Because i already did everything but the flashing just waiting to know what to do next.
I was able to get the unlock code from sony, but being a noob at this point i am in need a easy instrustions because i am able to get to step 12 but then I am having trouble because it already downloaded drivers automatically and i don't know how to use the command prompt very well I need help ASAP!! Thanks in advanced.
[EDIT] Now it gets stuck at the
< waiting for device > please help!!!!!
to get the drivers, just go to your xperia flashtool folder, then drivers then install the flashtool drivers through the applications. if you dont have it yet, download flashtool.
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to get the drivers, just go to your xperia flashtool folder, then drivers then install the flashtool drivers through the applications. if you dont have it yet, download flashtool.
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I have flashtool, but then what do i next, open up the command prompt, then what?
in your hard drive, go to the flashtool folder usually in the C: drive. in that folder will be another folder called "drivers" in that folder is an install file.
Here is a link to a step by step guide for unlocking the play http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662199 hope it helps and here is a YouTube guide here http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=AQOOFLy2JNA&desktop_uri=/watch?v=AQOOFLy2JNA hope it helps and btw if you do a Google search you will find alot of support and help
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Here is a link to a step by step guide for unlocking the play http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662199 hope it helps and here is a YouTube guide here http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=AQOOFLy2JNA&desktop_uri=/watch?v=AQOOFLy2JNA hope it helps and btw if you do a Google search you will find alot of support and help
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how can i tell that my bootloader is unlocked?
HwaA18 said:
how can i tell that my bootloader is unlocked?
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You cant on the R800x. The only is flashing a custom kernel and to see if your xperia play boots to the homescreen.
chery2k said:
You cant on the R800x. The only is flashing a custom kernel and to see if your xperia play boots to the homescreen.
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Actually chevyowner told me that I could do this "IF you wan't to check if your bootloader is unlocked, put the phone in fastboot mode and run "fastboot getvar secure" without parentheses
what that does is check the device security
yes is locked
no is unlocked"
I haven't been able to test it will tomorrow tgoufh
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The instructions on the sony website is pretty clear try reading them again slowly, step by step
Thanks for linking to my tutorial glad people are still finding it useful
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Thanks for linking to my tutorial glad people are still finding it useful
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it gets stuck at < waiting for device >
Drivers aren't installed then.
I had a phone that couldn't get into fastboot, R800at. I was able to get the unlock code from Sony's website, but being unable to get into fastboot meant I couldn't use it.
Power off the phone, hold the search button, and plug the usb into the computer. If the LED turns blue, then you are in fastboot mode and need to install the proper drivers. If you don't have a blue LED you can't use Sony's official unlock process - instead have to use the testpoint method.
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Check your drivers, might not have fastboot drivers updated...
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Lordomn said:
Check your drivers, might not have fastboot drivers updated...
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Quick question, how do i unlock my bootloader via flashtool?
It should be fairly easy if you have the correct drivers installed... Just use either the plugin option or the icon that looks like a padlock... It will ask you to put it in flash mode... Once you put it in flash mode it will bring up menu box with 2 slots... One for your imei/meid & one for your unlock code.... Just put in your unlock code...hit unlock... It will tell you to put it in fastboot mode... The rest is completed by flashtool.
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Lordomn said:
It should be fairly easy if you have the correct drivers installed... Just use either the plugin option or the icon that looks like a padlock... It will ask you to put it in flash mode... Once you put it in flash mode it will bring up menu box with 2 slots... One for your imei/meid & one for your unlock code.... Just put in your unlock code...hit unlock... It will tell you to put it in fastboot mode... The rest is completed by flashtool.
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For me the padlock is for rooting.
I might have been mistaken about the padlock but... Should be able to use the plugin option.
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HwaA18 said:
Quick question, how do i unlock my bootloader via flashtool?
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You can't.
chery2k said:
You can't.
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I remember seeing it somewhere that someone actually did!
Hi i have a question which you have most prob answered 100,000 times. Rooting Arc LT15i, 4.0.2.A.0.62 (USB debugging on). Computer OS win8 SDK tools installed
I have been reading alot about doing this for months and now i have read so many tutorials ect. about it i have now confussed myself about it
I am downloading at the moment a.0.42 gen global and i have already installed flashtool and then run doomlord v4 to root then use OTA to update to .62 is this correct? also do i need to install a custom rom/kernal and unlock bootloader becuase i have never touched the phone
I just need a tutorial which works if you understand
Jamief1 said:
I just need a tutorial which works if you understand
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Pick one and follow it then. - how to root xperia arc Starting new threads on this is highly annoying these days given how many threads there are related to it.
Use testpoint to unlock..
Nope you don't have to unlock your bootloader to root your phone by the way
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Search for the guide for the ultimate hd Rom. There is a root guide and after you end up with one of the best arc Roms out there...for locked bootloader!
boyob32 said:
Search for the guide for the ultimate hd Rom. There is a root guide and after you end up with one of the best arc Roms out there...for locked bootloader!
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He's asking for GB root. Root method is different on GB than ICS, therefore those instructions won't help him.
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Thanks for this, i have now rooted which was a complete pain to do phone just kept on saying no. Now i am having problem with ROM manager/project x
trying to install ultimate hd 2.0.3, rom manager first loads to a point i can hardly read it and when i go to flash it says unsupported device so i installed it via project x install finished rebooted and phone, turned back on like normal and not into recovery mode, does this mean i have to unlock the bootloader
please help but i am liking the root requirement apps though
p.s Do i have to update the kernel if i want to try Xperia Ultimate HD because one person says about it for unlocked and doesn't mention it for locked bootloaders
Did you press the volume button on booting as is required to boot into CWM unless the ROMs power options support rebooting into it?
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XperienceD said:
Did you press the volume button on booting as is required to boot into CWM unless the ROMs power options support rebooting into it?
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thanks for the reply i found out to boot into it is by tapping the back button when sony word is up. I am creating a back up tonight then tomorrow i will try to load a rom
AW: [Q] Rooting Arc (now confussed)
If you flash a custom kernel you need to unlock your bootloader
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