I currently have the AT&T (r800at) version of the xperia play and unfortunately I updated it to the new 285 version so it won't let me root. Is there a way I can fix this and root. Also is there any good roms where I don't have to unlock the boot loader?
Bump. Can someone help me?
Did you try flashing back to 270? As far as I know you can't root on 285 so if you want root your stuck at 270.
baari21 said:
Did you try flashing back to 270? As far as I know you can't root on 285 so if you want root your stuck at 270.
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Where can I find the flashing tool and the patch?
Here is the latest AT&T version:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?6v7ybyyik6g3si4
look for flashtool to flash it.
I had the same problem and was able to downgrade with flashtool and root after that. Well, at least my husband did it for me. I shouldn't take the credit.
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benc1213 said:
Where can I find the flashing tool and the patch?
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Spectre51 posted the link there. Thank btw. Did you get through? Let me know if you need any help.
baari21 said:
Spectre51 posted the link there. Thank btw. Did you get through? Let me know if you need any help.
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Yeah I got it and already flashed Gin2Jellybean on it too. Thanks anyways.
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hi,
i have searched for an answer all over the internet including this website. can someone please tell me how i can root my xperia arc that has the software mentioned in the title. if you can post a step by step guide that would be great. thank you.
shoaib12 said:
hi,
i have searched for an answer all over the internet including this website. can someone please tell me how i can root my xperia arc that has the software mentioned in the title. if you can post a step by step guide that would be great. thank you.
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Check here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560777
what do i do if i have the unlocked bootloader
shoaib12 said:
what do i do if i have the unlocked bootloader
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just flash doomkernel vx.x {whatever u want}
Use this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
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how do i flash from .62 to .42? if i unlock my bootloader do i need to flash back? if i unlock my bootloader what procedure do i take to root my phone?
shoaib12 said:
how do i flash from .62 to .42? if i unlock my bootloader do i need to flash back? if i unlock my bootloader what procedure do i take to root my phone?
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you can flash any prerooted ROM after unlocking the bootloader
Sad-Clown said:
you can flash any prerooted ROM after unlocking the bootloader
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im sorry, but that made no sense to me. i dont know what a prerooted ROM is. im sorry im such a noob and sorry for being a hassle by asking these questions but i dont want to ruin my phone the first time i root.
shoaib12 said:
im sorry, but that made no sense to me. i dont know what a prerooted ROM is. im sorry im such a noob and sorry for being a hassle by asking these questions but i dont want to ruin my phone the first time i root.
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You have to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted Rom (a Rim that is rooted) but i don't recommend this methode since you have to unlock the bl
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so what is the best method for me to use as a noob with a sony erricson xperia arc version 2.3.4 build .62
anyone got an answer?
shoaib12 said:
so what is the best method for me to use as a noob with a sony erricson xperia arc version 2.3.4 build .62
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If you have bootloader locked you will need to down grade your firmware to build 42 do this download program called flashtools available on xda.
Download from xda the .42 file use flashtools to load on to phone.
Then root with either zergrush method or from flashtools.
Once rooted use ota to update to latest build 62
if bootloader is unlocked then do as described in previous posts.
All software and tools are available in general or q&a sections.
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shoaib12 said:
anyone got an answer?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
Use this if you downgraded your phone
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okay, so i have unlocked bootloader. can someone give me a link to how i can root my phone. if i root my phone will i loose everything? like how i lost it all when i unlocked bootloader.
shoaib12 said:
okay, so i have unlocked bootloader. can someone give me a link to how i can root my phone. if i root my phone will i loose everything? like how i lost it all when i unlocked bootloader.
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There's nothing to be lost.. Dont worry.. And u can always relock your bootloader and get the warranty back.. But u wont be able to get the drm keys back..
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I have the same problem...
With the same spec, how the best tutorial for noob like me..?
Okay, so I updated my xperia play to 2.3.4 through flashing, so I don't have root anymore. Does anybody know of a way for me to gain root on it, without flashing back to 2.3.3? I also have the bootloader unlocked on my phone. Model number is R800x.
superoneclick worked for me when I updated to 2.3.4...
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Darn, that doesnt work. I want the functions of 2.3.4 but the freedom of 2.3.3 root. Could I downgrade to 2.3.3, root it then go to flash 2.3.4?
Maybe. You should repost this in Q&A, this is General.
mylesmoney said:
Darn, that doesnt work. I want the functions of 2.3.4 but the freedom of 2.3.3 root. Could I downgrade to 2.3.3, root it then go to flash 2.3.4?
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Lookup the voodoo root keeper(or something like tthat) in google play.
Downgrade to 2.3.3, root, then use the voodoo app to backup the root and upgrade to.2.3.4, why ypu would go to 2.3.4 on verizon is beyond me, the update sucks imo.
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brsingr said:
Lookup the voodoo root keeper(or something like tthat) in google play.
Downgrade to 2.3.3, root, then use the voodoo app to backup the root and upgrade to.2.3.4, why ypu would go to 2.3.4 on verizon is beyond me, the update sucks imo.
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It specifically says a yaffs file system will not be able to have the root saved. Only Ext file systems.
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savage24x said:
It specifically says a yaffs file system will not be able to have the root saved. Only Ext file systems.
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Downgrade to 2.3.3, then root. DO NOT UPDATE TO 2.3.4. It is a flawed system update from verizon, but if you seriously want 2.3.4 then download the ftf and flash it
Thanks guys. Imma try this voodoo root now. I really dont care about the 2.3.4 update, I just want some of the features it has to offer like screen shot and 720p recording. Anybody knows any roms thats cool?
@agraceful
It seems like your running cyngonmod 7.
How did you get it on your phone? Id really appreciate it if you could help me out with that.
mylesmoney said:
@agraceful
It seems like your running cyngonmod 7.
How did you get it on your phone? Id really appreciate it if you could help me out with that.
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1. pay $25 to unlock your bootloader.
2. Navigate to the xperia play development section. Look for fxp cm 7.2.0. Follow the directions.
Use the search option for more info. It's there for a reason.
Another thing I should mention is this isn't the Q&A section.
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mylesmoney said:
@agraceful
It seems like your running cyngonmod 7.
How did you get it on your phone? Id really appreciate it if you could help me out with that.
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Yes I run cm7 most the time and cm9 at times, the post above mine is pretty accurate, although I do not use fxp's release for the X I use a modified version from the gsm release.
@kelvenha55, calm down sunshine. If the moderator thought it was a big deal they'd move it, no need to be rude to anyone.
agraceful said:
@kelvenha55, calm down sunshine. If the moderator thought it was a big deal they'd move it, no need to be rude to anyone.
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Not really a big deal, but the Q&A Section is there for a reason
Moved to Q&A
Pax
FSM Sony Ericsson Xperia Play
mylesmoney said:
Okay, so I updated my xperia play to 2.3.4 through flashing, so I don't have root anymore. Does anybody know of a way for me to gain root on it, without flashing back to 2.3.3? I also have the bootloader unlocked on my phone. Model number is R800x.
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The fastest and best/easiest way to root any unlocked bootloader system 2.3.3 / 2.3.4 is by flashing Superuser in recovery :
http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
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Yes I run cm7 most the time and cm9 at times, the post above mine is pretty accurate, although I do not use fxp's release for the X I use a modified version from the gsm release.
@kelvenha55, calm down sunshine. If the moderator thought it was a big deal they'd move it, no need to be rude to anyone.
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Lol didn't think I was rude. I gave him the info he was looking for as well as a pointer for next time. I'm sure a lot of people would appreciate the forums to be clean and posts to be in each appropriate section. It makes it a lot easier for all. Also he seems to be somewhat of a new member and might of not known the rules(based on his profile).But if I came off as rude I'm sorry.
I found Jelly Sandwich too slow so I down graded to this stock ROM. Now when I run the root for scripting I get a bunch of permission denied messages and it doesn't work. How can I root the phone? I can't unlock the boot loader.
Before asking questions that have been asked a thousand times try searching in future. how to root arc
you have to download and flash a rootable ftf. Here's one for arc s
XperienceD said:
Before asking questions that have been asked a thousand times try searching in future. how to root arc
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Please don't reply to any more of my posts.
jman2131 said:
you have to download and flash a rootable ftf. Here's one for arc s
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Is it safe to do even though my device is LT15i not LT18i?
itsup said:
Please don't reply to any more of my posts.
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Don't tell any member what, where or who they can and can't reply to.
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itsup said:
Is it safe to do even though my device is LT15i not LT18i?
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I think so. After rooting, flash an lt15i 587 kernel
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jman2131 said:
I think so. After rooting, flash an lt15i 587 kernel
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But that's the thing I can't flash a kernel since I can't unlock the bootloader
Yes you can You can flash stock kernels with locked bootloaders. Flash this one
jman2131 said:
Yes you can You can flash stock kernels with locked bootloaders. Flash this one
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According to this thread with a locked boot loader custom kernels can't be flashed. Is it that you can flash stock kernels but not custom ones?
yep. stock kernels you can flash because they're stock - stock ics already uses them. custom ones, you can't.
If you hAve Xperia pro then follow the below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801480
And if not pro then follow the procedure and use you phone kernel.
If I helped you press thanks.
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It's still the same problem. I run ICS Easy Rooting Toolkit V1 and it fails
itsup said:
It's still the same problem. I run ICS Easy Rooting Toolkit V1 and it fails
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try this rooting kit
jman2131 said:
try this rooting kit
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Nope
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Nope
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D: I really don't know what's going on then Sorry
btw, which version of JS did you find too slow? you could try the latest version because it comes rooted already
For those that have come across this most recent but thousandth "how to root" thread, you'll find the solution in the first few results of the link I posted on page 1.
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jman2131 said:
btw, which version of JS did you find too slow? you could try the latest version because it comes rooted already
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8.0. I don't think I can try the latest version because how will I install CWM without having root?
itsup said:
8.0. I don't think I can try the latest version because how will I install CWM without having root?
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As soon as your bootloader is unlocked you can flash any kernel which mostly will have CWM included.
weaselmetal said:
As soon as your bootloader is unlocked you can flash any kernel which mostly will have CWM included.
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I can't unlock my bootloader, my understanding is some are just made that way.
Please help, i'm trying to root, but i stuck here , and nothing happened
ravirvp said:
Please help, i'm trying to root, but i stuck here , and nothing happened
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Which build are you trying to root with this method. If you are on FW 244, this will not work. I think it was a root method for 4.1.2 (cant remember which build) and not 4.2.2
On 244, you need to flash the Kernel of FW. 423, root using DoomLord's latest tool and flash the Kernel back to FW. 244.
ravirvp said:
Please help, i'm trying to root, but i stuck here , and nothing happened
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What's the firmware of your device? I can make a little tuto for you.
Hmm, I had put the xda links of everything needed to root. I didn't know it was an illegal thing to do on the forum. Half my post got deleted.
Crash338 said:
Hmm, I had put the xda links of everything needed to root. I didn't know it was an illegal thing to do on the forum. Half my post got deleted.
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Oh damn, well, you know about flashtools?
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Oh damn, well, you know about flashtools?
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what about flashtools, they are considered illegal or something?
I had a link pointing to the 423 and 244 FTF and the xda thread from DoomLord where the root tool can be found.
Hello. I just moved to Z5 premium from N7100. It came with the latest firmware(.224). I read the thread about rooting Z5 premium and I saw something about "DRM keys". They said that the tool used to backup DRM keys called iovyroot is not working on the latest firmware. So, is there any ways to downgrade or should I just wait for the developer to update the tool?
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Hello. I just moved to Z5 premium from N7100. It came with the latest firmware(.224). I read the thread about rooting Z5 premium and I saw something about "DRM keys". They said that the tool used to backup DRM keys called iovyroot is not working on the latest firmware. So, is there any ways to downgrade or should I just wait for the developer to update the tool?
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You can use Flashtool for downgrading. Go check the iovyroot thread for further instructions.
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Im also having a problem with downgrading my Z5P (E6853) when I flash with firmware .200 or .170 my phone just goes to endless looping. Flashing back to .244 or the latest version I got no problem. Did I miss any step to downgrade my Z5P. Im currently stuck to this part before I can unlock my bootloader and root my phone. Any help will do. Thanks!
pao008 said:
Im also having a problem with downgrading my Z5P (E6853) when I flash with firmware .200 or .170 my phone just goes to endless looping. Flashing back to .244 or the latest version I got no problem. Did I miss any step to downgrade my Z5P. Im currently stuck to this part before I can unlock my bootloader and root my phone. Any help will do. Thanks!
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every have luck with this?
eqbirvin said:
every have luck with this?
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As of now nope. Still using unroot Z5P.
pao008 said:
As of now nope. Still using unroot Z5P.
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It worked for me by checking everything to be erased and EXCLUDING the modem flash. If you want to try, I suggest that.
eqbirvin said:
It worked for me by checking everything to be erased and EXCLUDING the modem flash. If you want to try, I suggest that.
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Under my Include I check all and under the exclude I check system and partition only and also TA if available. Whats your settings and firmware you used to downgrade?
pao008 said:
Under my Include I check all and under the exclude I check system and partition only and also TA if available. Whats your settings and firmware you used to downgrade?
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Thats interesting... I had a generic LAM device with .224 installed when i got it. I downgraded using a .200 NCB firmware that i found on xperia firmware website (oddly enough)
Why do you exclude system if you dont mind me asking?
eqbirvin said:
Thats interesting... I had a generic LAM device with .224 installed when i got it. I downgraded using a .200 NCB firmware that i found on xperia firmware website (oddly enough)
Why do you exclude system if you dont mind me asking?
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I came from a Xperia Z2 phone there is guide I follow and system and partition is check under exclude. If you think that my settings are wrong let me know yours and I'll try using your settings. Thanks!
pao008 said:
I came from a Xperia Z2 phone there is guide I follow and system and partition is check under exclude. If you think that my settings are wrong let me know yours and I'll try using your settings. Thanks!
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Ahhh i gotcha! Well I did the same as you under include (checked all) but under exclude i left everything unchecked other than "modem" that worked for me!
eqbirvin said:
Ahhh i gotcha! Well I did the same as you under include (checked all) but under exclude i left everything unchecked other than "modem" that worked for me!
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Oh I see maybe thats the problem. I'll try it later. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks again!
pao008 said:
Oh I see maybe thats the problem. I'll try it later. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks again!
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Alrighty! Yeah just let me know how it goes. Youre welcome! Ive noticed its difficult to find people on the same page on the z5p forum haha
eqbirvin said:
Alrighty! Yeah just let me know how it goes. Youre welcome! Ive noticed its difficult to find people on the same page on the z5p forum haha
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Hey eqbirvin It works finally! I manage to downgrade successfully and proceed with the rooting process. Now my Z5P is rooted without a problem. Thank you very much for your help :good:
pao008 said:
Hey eqbirvin It works finally! I manage to downgrade successfully and proceed with the rooting process. Now my Z5P is rooted without a problem. Thank you very much for your help :good:
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That's great news! I'm glad to hear it! happy I could help. Make sure you get those DRM keys backed up if you want them haha