Develop Bugs

[Q] Xperia Arc S Root

Hello xda forum!
I´m kinda noob in the world of custimizing android devices, my first device was a SGA so that was an easy one, but now I have a xperia arc s with the official 4.0.4 rom made by sony the build number is 4.1.B.0 and I want to root it but i can´t, I have tried the DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su.zip method but it failed i think because it requires the build no 4.1.A , the 2nd atempt was to flash a kernel made also by doomlord to put the build number into 4.1.A or somthing like that but it also failed becuse i can´t boot into fastboot mode, so i made a research around xda forum and I found that some devices are locked by the mobile operator, so they can´t boot into fastboot mode. Now my question is does this device is rubish or do I have a solution? what can i do?
thanx!! to all the people that can help me.
P.D.1: sorry for my bad english xD
P.D.2: don´t be like "uuhh! look around xda, you´ll find the answer" please I need some help.

psychonation said:
P.D.2: don´t be like "uuhh! look around xda, you´ll find the answer" please I need some help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Read the stickys, guides or one of the other threads just like this asking the SAME EXACT QUESTION...
Have you read the THREE threads on THE SAME PAGE you decided to post your question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871981

thanx!
XperienceD said:
Read the stickys, guides or one of the other threads just like this asking the SAME EXACT QUESTION...
Have you read the THREE threads on THE SAME PAGE you decided to post your question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871981
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanx you save my life jeje i finally rooted my phone!! so glad!!

could you?
psychonation said:
Thanx you save my life jeje i finally rooted my phone!! so glad!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Could you tell me which thread you did ?

arc s
Hello fellows
am using sony Ericsson Arc S
Lt18i
4.0.4
2.6.32.9-perf kernel
4.1.b.0.587 build
i try to make it Root
but i was not able to do it
even i followed the links
can any one help me please
thank you

thilan said:
even i followed the links
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
XperienceD said:
Rooting:
- What is rooting and why should I do it? The pros & cons of Android rooting
Rooting methods for the XPERIA line of Phones has constantly changed from apps to Pre-Rooted ROMs and Kernels. A Google search of "root -insert device name-" should help to find the specific method for your Phone but the following link is well worth reading - [How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
References:
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 18.12.2012]
[ROOT+BB+CWM] ICS and non rootable GB build
[ROOT][NOOB GUIDE][for unlock BL] For Official ICS 4.0.4
[HOW-TO][FTF] Root and CWM with the latest 9.0.1.D.0.10 firmware
[ROOT&MORE]Xperia 2012 line Flashtool + prerooted system.img + Sony fw FTF + addons
{Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
..

Xperia arc s rooting problem !
Guys Noob Here ! Help m out I downloaded the flashtool , ready to root file , and kernel for Arc s , doom rooting kit too and started Updating , it flashed my phone , but when i started the runme.exe file it said that ' adb drivers are not updated something like that and its killing the process ! i didn't knew what to do ! so then i installed the kernel ! now my phone is very much slow not useable ! new apps came that are foursqaure but not SU user the root apps ! what to do ? how do i downgrade or fix tis problem ! my phone is almost dead :X :crying: :crying:

Yes then update your phone's ADB drivers.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

[Q] how to update to latest version?

I'll start off by saying i know little to nothing about android, i'm an iphone guy i just recently got the xperia play and i wanted to update it to the latest version which i believe is 4.1, right now i'm on 2.3 does anybody know of a video tutorial on how to get to the latest version or what to do. I'm a noob when it comes to android. anybody help? thanks in advance

is your bootloader unlocked?

hypestylez said:
is your bootloader unlocked?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have no idea, how do i check?

lightshade0 said:
I have no idea, how do i check?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just check out the xperia play android development section. eveything u need to know is there

hypestylez said:
just check out the xperia play android development section. eveything u need to know is there
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if you mean like on the phone? then all it has is usb debugging stay awake and allow mock locations, nothing about a bootloader -_-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQOOFLy2JNA

The Xperia Play isn't officially able to be updated to 4.1. It will probably be stuck on Gingerbread (2.3.x) forever, but you can get 4.1 on it at the cost of your warranty. To do this, you will need to flash a custom rom. You can find a couple of guides in the general or development sections.

There is a beta from for the play on Sony's website but its only 4.0 which is ICS. But I would stay on gingerbread as this is the best for gaming
Sent from my GBTweaked v7.1 r800x using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Xperia S - ICS rooted and I'd like to update

Hi everyone, I'm sorry if this has been answered before as I've actually found many threads but they all seem to redirect to the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
My questions is as follows; using the method above, how can I update an Xperia S that is already rooted without loosing root? The thread above seems to explain how to root altogether, but I just want to update and keep the root. Thanks in advance for any help provided. My Xperia S is on 6.1.A.0.452 and I'd like to have 6.1.A.2.45. I've also seen people talk about JellyBean but as far as I know that's not available on the Xperia S until February, how are these people getting it?

.45 and .50 can be rooted...

mmm273 said:
.45 and .50 can be rooted...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Could I bother you with a guide based on the method shown in the following link? I would really appreciate it. I'm totally a noob, but I learn really fast, so guidance for this rookie will guarantee you that I will learn to do things on my own. Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1886460

Just use the binary root tool at the top of the development forum
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S

landluber said:
Hi everyone, I'm sorry if this has been answered before as I've actually found many threads but they all seem to redirect to the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
My questions is as follows; using the method above, how can I update an Xperia S that is already rooted without loosing root? The thread above seems to explain how to root altogether, but I just want to update and keep the root. Thanks in advance for any help provided. My Xperia S is on 6.1.A.0.452 and I'd like to have 6.1.A.2.45. I've also seen people talk about JellyBean but as far as I know that's not available on the Xperia S until February, how are these people getting it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just update your phone & root with bin4ry method.If u want to update to.55 then just flash rom of .55 through cwm.
If u want to use jelly bean then u have to unlock your bootloader
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

[Q] Rooting toolkit for xperia arc & JB

Hi All,
Since this is my first post I am unable to ask this in the relevant thread so apologies. I was just wondering if the excellent rooting toolkit posted on the other thread is available with JB instead of ICS? I know there are guides to flashing xperia arc LT15i to JB but none I can find that don't require the bootloader unlocked..
Thanks for your support
B

irishbouncer said:
Hi All,
Since this is my first post I am unable to ask this in the relevant thread so apologies. I was just wondering if the excellent rooting toolkit posted on the other thread is available with JB instead of ICS? I know there are guides to flashing xperia arc LT15i to JB but none I can find that don't require the bootloader unlocked..
Thanks for your support
B
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why would you need it? There is no JB for our phones, so it is not needed. All custom ROMs are already rooted, so you don't need to do anything.

Perhaps I misunderstand the process then, I understood that in order to upgrade phone I had to have bootloader unlocked OR phone rooted. I am basing this assumption on the information I found androidgadgematic.com/2012/09/root-sony-xperia-arc-lt15-arc-s-lt18-ics.html you mention that there is no JB for xperia but I have seen several vids on youtube that claim otherwise, but again I stand to be corrected.
In essence I have an xperia arc LT15i running GB that I cannot unlock the bootloader on and I am trying to find a way to upgrade it to JB. I have been searching here, youtube, xperia blog etc but cannot find a way to do this with bootloader locked. Then I came across the method linked earlier that seems to do the job for ICS but would like JB.
Hope my rambling makes sense...
thanks again for your time
B

irishbouncer said:
I have been searching here, youtube, xperia blog etc but cannot find a way to do this with bootloader locked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It amazes me how many new members sign up here, come straight to Q&A claiming to have searched, this that and the other then ask a question which they could find the answer for in the stickys prefixed [GUIDE] in General.
Click the first link in my sig and read from start to finish, then you might understand a bit better.

with respect I have spent over 2 days searching this site for information, perhaps I mis-understood it or was looking at the wrong info but that does not change the fact that I have genuinely tried to find an answer myself prior to posting. I think this is borne out by both the xda link and the link to androidgadgematic. It is unfair of you to assume that I am misrepresenting myself.
I would much prefer to have found a solution myself as it is faster and avoids these situations I will have a look at the links you have indicated
thanks
B

irishbouncer said:
It is unfair of you to assume that I am misrepresenting myself.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I assume it based on the fact that 9 out of 10 users who say they have searched actually haven't which 9 times out of 10 is usually proven by a Google search of the actual thread title they started theirs with, and if you have actually spent 2 days looking then I'm amazed you don't seem to have read any of the stickys or JB type ROM threads either which would have answered your query of having a locked boot loader.
Anyway, let us know how you get on.

I take your point and thanks for the links I have since rooted phone and installed CWM, Someguyfromhell mentioned no JB for Arc yet I see ROMs here which is somewhat confusing can you clarify?
Thanks
B

irishbouncer said:
I take your point and thanks for the links
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
People either get it or they don't, I just wish more did as they mistake my directness for arrogance, I call it how I see it and happy to help those who have gone some way to helping themselves and now you have, lets move on.
irishbouncer said:
Someguyfromhell mentioned no JB for Arc yet I see ROMs here which is somewhat confusing can you clarify?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The clues in the title - [CM10 Based][MIUI CM10 Based], it's not officially been released and as someguy has already said custom ROMs will be rooted anyway so you don't have to. First thing to do now you're rooted is to backup your Phone in CWM then start looking at flashing ROMs.

So after a lot of reading tonight I think I see my issue, I checked se site and ICS is available for LT15i but clearly not released by my carrier (PC companion says I am up to date on (GB 3.0.1.A.0.145 sigh). I could install the stock rom if my phone was able to have bootloader unlocked (*#*#7378423#*#* bootloader not shown in configuration menu) and apparently there is no way to do this other than pay for it which sucks!
The only alternative is to install a custom ROM that works with a locked bootloader but I cannot figure out which ones will work for me so for now I think I just have to wait for my carrier or fork out €€€...
Thanks for your help and patience
B

irishbouncer said:
So after a lot of reading tonight I think I see my issue, I checked se site and ICS is available for LT15i but clearly not released by my carrier (PC companion says I am up to date on (GB 3.0.1.A.0.145 sigh). I could install the stock rom if my phone was able to have bootloader unlocked (*#*#7378423#*#* bootloader not shown in configuration menu) and apparently there is no way to do this other than pay for it which sucks!
The only alternative is to install a custom ROM that works with a locked bootloader but I cannot figure out which ones will work for me so for now I think I just have to wait for my carrier or fork out €€€...
Thanks for your help and patience
B
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You don't need unlocked bootloader to install stock ROM. If you do it via Flashtool.

I have tried installing 4.1.A.0.562 (perhaps this is not the correct ROM) using flashtool (using flashmode) and it bombed out then I tried xpart cwm but same result just looked at your ROM link and will try again with 4.1.B.0.431
Cheers
B

irishbouncer said:
I have tried installing 4.1.A.0.562 (perhaps this is not the correct ROM) using flashtool (using flashmode) and it bombed out then I tried xpart cwm but same result just looked at your ROM link and will try again with 4.1.B.0.431
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi irish, just a few comments, not sure how you've read my guide and come away with the conclusion that you need to unlock the bootloader to update your ROM or why you're trying to flash 2 old ROMs when I link to the latest 587. Patience is key.

ok so a severe case of brain fart I think, back when I tried this at the start of the week the flashboot failed hence my assumption that it was related to bootloader locked and hence my chasing down rabbit holes began. Looks like it was all down to having MTP enabled!! I am flashing A version of 587 I found earlier in the week (could not fine a link a 587 ROM on your post but this post indicates that 431 is oldest for LT15i.....?. Anyway it is flashing now and I will let you know how it goes. Thanks again for your assistance. I think I have been reading so many posts and hoping back and forth I have tied myself in knots
Thanks again
B

irishbouncer said:
I think I have been reading so many posts and hoping back and forth I have tied myself in knots
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It can happen. Sorry about the link, I wrote a guide specifically for the Arc which you can find HERE and forgot I'd removed it from my sig so my bad on that. You can find a 587 ftf HERE

Guys
So sorry I had thought I had posted an update, needless to say all worked well for me. Thanks again for all the help
B

Help with Root/upgrade

Just got my ZL and I must say (till now) this phone is kickass. As you might have imagined, I cannot wait to root it, but I have also seen talk of an update on the XDA forums, I have been through tons of threads on both rooting and upgrading, but am still a bit confused.
My ZL has the follwoing specs:
Model C6506
Firmware; 10.1.A.1.434
Android OS: 4.1.2
So the question is, which is the best way to go for rooting/updating the software?? Thanks

mr_esmit said:
So the question is, which is the best way to go for rooting/updating the software?? Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Personally, i would do the following :
1. Update the official way via Sony PC Companion, which should bring you to Firmware 10.3.1.A.0.244
2. Follow one of the guide to root.
3. With it rooted, install CWM / TWRP.
This is my preferred method, others may do otherwise.
Thanks.

mr_esmit said:
Just got my ZL and I must say (till now) this phone is kickass. As you might have imagined, I cannot wait to root it, but I have also seen talk of an update on the XDA forums, I have been through tons of threads on both rooting and upgrading, but am still a bit confused.
My ZL has the follwoing specs:
Model C6506
Firmware; 10.1.A.1.434
Android OS: 4.1.2
So the question is, which is the best way to go for rooting/updating the software?? Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is not a question that should clog up a dedicated development section. That's what the general section's for.

Question don't belong in Development, thread moved to Q&A.
Thanks

Sorry for posting in the wrong section.... I'll give takagen's suggestion a try. I'l llet you know. Thanks.

Tried updating via PC companion but no updated firmware available. Any way to force the update or flash it?? Thanks.

Nevermind. Im reading doomlords thread.