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Official Korean ICS (4.04) for LU6200 is out!!!

Download here:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGLU6200/ALGTBK/LU620160_00/LU620160_00.kdz
Right now they're testing it on bbs.gfan.com...

I just got it on my phone , it's awsome , but same Lugs and force close .
did you know we can get root ? i tried with All root and not seems to work ?
Thanks

Unfortunatly, right now root isn't possible with the usual methods. But i guess its just a matter of time, before it will be possible.

flash kdz 135 and root , (NOT WIPE!) NEXT FLASH 160 ROOT

zhzben said:
flash kdz 135 and root , (NOT WIPE!) NEXT FLASH 160 ROOT
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I was thinking that kdz update wipe everything by default....
this is how you root P936 ??
If i understand it well you install 135 kdz, then you root it, then you flash 160 kdz and you still have root access?

HO!NO! said:
you flash 160 kdz and you still have root access?
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Not still have root. Everything good but only sent 80 ch/each SMS and appear message :"GPRS not allow in this area (7)".
P/S: change GSM only or 3G use : 5457#*6200#

phuongxuanhieu said:
Not still have root. Everything good but only sent 80 ch/each SMS and appear message :"GPRS not allow in this area (7)".
P/S: change GSM only or 3G use : 5457#*6200#
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Use *#*#4636#*#* don't need to restart device

i can confirm that method works.i've successfully rooted it following this procedure:
flash 135kdz--root it---flash 160kdz without wipping---root it--done

So it means you have to root again in v160 but it's working now because you rooted it before on v135? Is this right?

freefall12 said:
i can confirm that method works.i've successfully rooted it following this procedure:
flash 135kdz--root it---flash 160kdz without wipping---root it--done
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work!

I confirm , im rooted now .
but i have problem , Video Call seems do not working for me , that say every time sim information incorrect , i have my network set as GSM ONLY , in my 3g is working fine , is anyone use to have similar probleme?
Cromson , im conting on you to help me solve this problem
Thanks and sorry again for the bad english , it's only ma 4 mother tang
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Cromson said:
So it means you have to root again in v160 but it's working now because you rooted it before on v135? Is this right?
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Yes , it's is the same way that we get 141 root in the past

Please give me link of 135kdz and root tools?
I found it: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGLU6200/ALGTBK/LU620135_00/LU620135_00.kdz.
Is it correct?

lighthousehn said:
Please give me link of 135kdz and root tools?
I found it: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGLU6200/ALGTBK/LU620135_00/LU620135_00.kdz.
Is it correct?
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Looks good for me.

aymen_ben_ammar said:
I confirm , im rooted now .
but i have problem , Video Call seems do not working for me , that say every time sim information incorrect , i have my network set as GSM ONLY , in my 3g is working fine , is anyone use to have similar probleme?
Cromson , im conting on you to help me solve this problem
Thanks and sorry again for the bad english , it's only ma 4 mother tang
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Yes , it's is the same way that we get 141 root in the past
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I will check this out later, a friend on gfan.com will upload his custom ROM. I have to be careful now, since i lost my IMEI once going back form ICS Leak to GB 2.3.
Where exactly do you want make videocall and which provider do you use?

Cromson said:
I will check this out later, a friend on gfan.com will upload his custom ROM. I have to be careful now, since i lost my IMEI once going back form ICS Leak to GB 2.3.
Where exactly do you want make videocall and which provider do you use?
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When Calling with the Phone function , before ICS hits the place , i have use CUSTUM ROM from GFAN CNYANG ROM , and i use to make video call , but with Stock ROm it's dosen't work .
Im on Orange FR provider .

Cromson said:
Looks good for me.
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cant dl atm this firmware
few days ago - it was working, but not atm
upload somewhere, please!

why,the link is still working!

freefall12 said:
why,the link is still working!
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dunno why, but at home i cant dl file, at work atm - good speed

After playing with that update (real 4.0.4 by LG)
i am really impress by that update i just hope that P930 will have the same kind of update.

delete this please
all good

ROOT LG Optimus LTE LU6200 ICS 4.0.4 Needed

I have LG Optimus LTE LU6200 ICS 4.0.4
i tried many root applications NOT WORK !!!
i don't need to downgrade to gangerbird
is there any root for LG Optimus LTE LU6200 ICS without downgrade ??
i need root for add fonts only "arabic fonts"
thank alot :laugh:

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oooh 101 need to know how

Which version of ICS do you have? There are versions that are just not rootable, at least for now. Even other firmwares need to be rooted several times before being successful. For me, I was lucky with Official ICS v161. I managed to root it with TPSparkyRoot in just 1 try. It may have been luck too, but who knows? I have only done it once. Search the forums for the links.

Why not using the search function first?
Before you can root ICS, you have to flash the engineer version of ICS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721792
Good Luck!

i have LU620162_00.kdz latest
i tried TPSparkyRoot not working

i found this http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/1266760/
can someone explain ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27944330&postcount=9

i think you are better off if you follow Cromson's link. That is what I did to have my LU6200 rooted but I used v161 instead.

dyurdz said:
i think you are better off if you follow Cromson's link. That is what I did to have my LU6200 rooted but I used v161 instead.
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So you actually dont have the engineer version message appearing on bootscreen? Didn't know that v161 is rootable.

Wow : im now doing last section > 6. LU6200 Ics V6 Lite (the day 26-6)
http://translate.google.com/transla...otf=1&u=http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/1266760/
http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?from=&to=en&a=http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/1266760/
http://115.com/file/e7codzez
cm-9.0.0-RC1-lu6200.zip

SHaDoHaCK said:
Wow : im now doing last section > 6. LU6200 Ics V6 Lite (the day 26-6)
http://translate.google.com/transla...otf=1&u=http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/1266760/
http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?from=&to=en&a=http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/1266760/
http://115.com/file/e7codzez
cm-9.0.0-RC1-lu6200.zip
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From which chinese website did you get that, Link please?
CM9 for LU6200
In the last / first RC version there is GPRS/Data Network not working, also it has old baseband/firmware version.
---------- Post added at 06:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:07 PM ----------
Already found the site you got this from: http://bbs.gfan.com/android-4484303-1-1.html
Same version, i tried today. Let me know if GPRS is working for you.
thanks

im stuck at install cwm !!!
recovery_lu6200only_CWM 5.8.2.0_no_touch.rar not work with me in ICS
how to install cwm ??
i have http://www.mediafire.com/?nwwcwmre24ar2io new_revovery.zip ????????

Please read carefully before you eventually brick your phone in a hurry. We have plenty of info's here.
You did flash the wrong recovery (no touch/only for Gingerbread). You need to flash the CWM (touch version/ICS)
CWM 5.8.2.0 Touch Recovery

thank you ; download mode still work , revert to stock firmware its great firmware and remove korean apps
now i need to replace dialpad and remove faceHD from status bar

Cromson said:
Please read carefully before you eventually brick your phone in a hurry. We have plenty of info's here.
You did flash the wrong recovery (no touch/only for Gingerbread). You need to flash the CWM (touch version/ICS)
CWM 5.8.2.0 Touch Recovery
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how can i flash this CWM?
can you help me because this is zip file and currently i dont have any CWM to flash Zip file...

Hi huuhung1178! I think you should downgrade to version 142, do root & make recovery in version 142. Copy rom cook to sdcard to flash by cwm.
And here the link for root & recovery version 142:
http://www.mediafire.com/?x0s8k079xh5hd8p
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Download & extract rar file. There are 2 folder: Root & recovery.
1.Root: Connect your phone to pc & check usb debugging on your phone, click on file TPSparkyRoot.bat & do as instruction in pc screen. Remember is reboot finish, press any button to continue.
2. Recovery: Connect your phone to pc & check usb debugging on your phone, do as instruction in pc screen.
Link for rom version 142: Flask by kdz.
http://www.mediafire.com/?ckojo5qfaapmauj
http://www.mediafire.com/?0hgh71jk7bw494x
http://www.mediafire.com/?r68o458qgwva8x0
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TQ chuyennho184

chuyennho184 said:
Hi huuhung1178! I think you should downgrade to version 142, do root & make recovery in version 142. Copy rom cook to sdcard to flash by cwm.
And here the link for root & recovery version 142:
Download & extract rar file. There are 2 folder: Root & recovery.
1.Root: Connect your phone to pc & check usb debugging on your phone, click on file TPSparkyRoot.bat & do as instruction in pc screen. Remember is reboot finish, press any button to continue.
2. Recovery: Connect your phone to pc & check usb debugging on your phone, do as instruction in pc screen.
Link for rom version 142: Flask by kdz.
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The mediafire links are old and file is deleted .... can you upload to somewhere else? for others to us? thanks in advance!

aatish said:
The mediafire links are old and file is deleted .... can you upload to somewhere else? for others to us? thanks in advance!
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Rom v142 update link for you: Use joiner software.
http://www.mediafire.com/?eara9rbzghbycey
http://www.mediafire.com/?59b3bb7cvqjpqp9
http://www.mediafire.com/?t9a1e6k9mf5n6yj
http://www.mediafire.com/?rn9697c4bnkpmah
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chuyennho184 said:
Rom v142 update link for you: Use joiner software.
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I am having slow performance ... I am just wonder is it because... the games are needed to be rendered at 1280x720 resolution while keeping the same specs as any 960x480 machine?... or is it with the Rom?

aatish said:
I am having slow performance ... I am just wonder is it because... the games are needed to be rendered at 1280x720 resolution while keeping the same specs as any 960x480 machine?... or is it with the Rom?
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On almost ICS rom not compatiable with games. So, few game can play but few game can't. I think there is a part from ICS rom.

Unlock Samsung Galaxy S Advance GT-I9070P

Hye!!
Can u Help Me to Unlock a Samsung Galaxy S Advance GT-I9070P??
VERSION ANDROID : 2.3.6
VERSON KERNEL : 2.6.35.7-I9070PBVLD3-CL1080088
NUMERO DE VERSION : GINGERBREAD.BVLD3
Thanks

Good luck.
Please let me know if you receive any reply. I have asked a similar question on many forums in regards to rooting a a GT-I9070PBVLD3. No replies to date.
totalmakina said:
Hye!!
Can u Help Me to Unlock a Samsung Galaxy S Advance GT-I9070P??
VERSION ANDROID : 2.3.6
VERSON KERNEL : 2.6.35.7-I9070PBVLD3-CL1080088
NUMERO DE VERSION : GINGERBREAD.BVLD3
Thanks
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use standard root method (root kit for i9070 from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660419)
at Point 10 just choose XXLD3 (which could be downloaded from other site), it should work well.
just remember that FLASHING ROM requires that you will use proper rom i.e. rom dedicated for i9070P not for i9070
cya,
wojtasl

Just to confirm, using the standard root method will unlock the phone?
wojtasl said:
use standard root method (root kit for i9070 from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660419)
at Point 10 just choose XXLD3 (which could be downloaded from other site), it should work well.
just remember that FLASHING ROM requires that you will use proper rom i.e. rom dedicated for i9070P not for i9070
cya,
wojtasl
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spirit said:
Just to confirm, using the standard root method will unlock the phone?
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rooting the phone does not unlock it, but you will have to root if you want to unlock it.

suitalero said:
rooting the phone does not unlock it, but you will have to root if you want to unlock it. you will have to download both "busybox installer" and "galaxy s unlock", both in google play
I have GT-I9070P Orange
Ver 2.3.6
I9070PXXLD4
Kernel : 2.6.35.7 [email protected]#7
Build: GINGERBREAD.XXLD4
I rooted with superuser, installed busybox 1.20.2
But with Galaxy S Unlock at first step it wrote " Error, Not Saved"
But I found in the SD the folder "Galaxy_s_Unlock" with inside:
efs ( folder with inside it many folders and files )
efs_save_for_sgsII.tar.gz
efs_save_for_SGSII.tar
But I cant go to the second step.
Can you help me?
Thanks
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Ops.. wrong post. Please delete.

flavm76 said:
suitalero said:
rooting the phone does not unlock it, but you will have to root if you want to unlock it. you will have to download both "busybox installer" and "galaxy s unlock", both in google play
I have GT-I9070P Orange
Ver 2.3.6
I9070PXXLD4
Kernel : 2.6.35.7 [email protected]#7
Build: GINGERBREAD.XXLD4
I rooted with superuser, installed busybox 1.20.2
But with Galaxy S Unlock at first step it wrote " Error, Not Saved"
But I found in the SD the folder "Galaxy_s_Unlock" with inside:
efs ( folder with inside it many folders and files )
efs_save_for_sgsII.tar.gz
efs_save_for_SGSII.tar
But I cant go to the second step.
Can you help me?
Thanks
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did you manage to unlock your i9070?
how did you do it? I'am interested to, in unlocking it.
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I9070p
wojtasl said:
use standard root method (root kit for i9070 from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660419)
at Point 10 just choose XXLD3 (which could be downloaded from other site), it should work well.
just remember that FLASHING ROM requires that you will use proper rom i.e. rom dedicated for i9070P not for i9070
cya,
wojtasl
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On that page xxld3 is deleted where can i find other?
pls help me and thx!

[Q] sony Ericsson Arc S rooting

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

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 )
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..

Thx
XperienceD said:
..
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could you please tell me what i have to do now
i feel i have installed the 431
and how i can enable root now ?
thx

root tool
XperienceD said:
..
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when i run the root tools
its saying the below messages
i think system is can not be modified
is there any solution please

Give this a watch...

hey
XperienceD said:
Give this a watch...
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can you guess where am doing the mistake please
thx

thilan said:
can you guess where am doing the mistake
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I can't "guess" no, especially with such little feedback of what you're doing.

hi
XperienceD said:
I can't "guess" no, especially with such little feedback of what you're doing.
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i think i have downgrade the kernel
that is why when i connect with pc companion its prompting for a software update
but why the root tool is not able to write the system ?
its saying read only file system

thilan said:
i think i have downgrade the kernel
that is why when i connect with pc companion its prompting for a software update
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I can't deal with "I think", you either have or you haven't, from the video link...
The 3-step process is as follows:
- flash 4.1.B.0.587
- flash an insecure (lower build) kernel
- root using the 2011 Xperia ICS Rooting Toolkit
- flash back the 4.1.B.0.587 kernel
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...watch the video again.

rooted
XperienceD said:
I can't deal with "I think", you either have or you haven't, from the video link...
...watch the video again.
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its rooted
i have flashed with another downloadable kernel
when i run root tool kit
i also keep the flah tools also running
then its installed some driver and did it
after rooting
what are the benefits that i can get ?
:laugh:

There are a lot of reasons as to why rooting is great! Here's a google search
Main benefits include debloating your phone of useless apps that were once not removable, modding your phone with different features, and tweaking your phone to make it faster
good luck!

thilan said:
its rooted
i have flashed with another downloadable kernel
when i run root tool kit
i also keep the flah tools also running
then its installed some driver and did it
after rooting
what are the benefits that i can get ?
:laugh:
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Great stuff, however you should already know what it's for before doing it. See jmans link.

root update
XperienceD said:
Great stuff, however you should already know what it's for before doing it. See jmans link.
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i have root my arc s
by downgrading kernel
if i update it back
will i lose the root facilities ?
as it can not be updated by pc Companion and update service
need a help
thx

[Q] Root AcroHD and keep it HD

Hello,
I've tried to root my S0-03D several times already, and I only managed to do so once...
Anyways, even when I managed to Root it, the Phone changed from Acro HD to Acro S.
Due to that I lost signal...
I always keep flashing my phone back to 'Stock 2.3.7 Docomo', and by doing so I can get an official 4.0.4 update.
Is there a way to Root the Acro HD while in 4.0.4 ?
Without downgrade or changing it to the non-japanese version?
I've spent a week already on this and I'm about to give up...
Right now my phone is, yet again, on Stock 2.3.7 Docomo, everything works. full Signal.
I can root it with the instructions given on the site but again, I get an X above the signal bar.
Lets say I do it again, is there a way to make the 4.0.4 Rooted Acro S => back as an AcroHD ? still 4.0.4 while keeping the root ?
Thanks in advance.

For iCS 4.0.4 have you tried this??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

auni said:
For iCS 4.0.4 have you tried this??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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I have... I always get the restore/backup file not found within the system/app error.
Even when installing the apk's, it doesn't work... Is there a way to push the files into the system ? without rooting your phone, can you change files within the root directory ?
I also tried option #3 (for newer devices), but after a while I just closed the cmd window - didn't seem to do anything...
I'm running Win 8 x64... should I run it as Admin? as Win XP app. ?
1. I tried just pressing the file, which led me to the backup.apk not found.
2. running the file as Admin doesn't seem to work...
3. and running CMD as Admin and going to the dir:\runme ENTER doesn't work as well, same as the 1st option.
Anything else I should try with this method ? I guess its working for European acro S but not for the Japanese one
4. I tried the 5 step (*.bat files) method which didn't work and seemed too complicated with the error windows popping up all the time.
5. and the 2 step method, which actually worked, rooted my phone and gave me 4.0.4 but, Acro S with no reception/signal.
I'm gonna update to 4.0.4 again via the pc companion...
from 2.3.7 - 6.0.A.5.12
to 4.0.4 - 6.1.F.0.106
I'll try that method again X_X"
This is what I did now after I ran it:
Make a choice: 3
Please connect Xperia device with enabled USB-Debugging now to your Computer
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Going to copy over some files ...
43 KB/s (442 bytes in 0.010s)
55 KB/s (170 bytes in 0.003s)
Starting restore operation, please look on your device and confirm restore!
after that press anykey here in the console
Press any key to continue . . .
After restore is confirmed please look on your device and choose "Service Tests
-> Display" in Service menu and WAIT THERE!"
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s
ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }
処理中 /data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...
I'm stuck at the same place, the phone's monitor is all white, guess it will be stuck like this till the battery drains...
I'm waiting as told (too bad he didn't mention how much min. it should take - approx.)
I've seen some other people who ran into this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39058722
*clickin' back* back to the phone's "desktop" - Closed the CMD on the pc.
Trying #1 again...
Edited the Runme.bat file
instead of system-app location I wrote: /mnt/sdcard/external_sd/APK/
This time it actually opened it on the android and I pressed the RESTORE button but ...
Pushing busybox....
4685 KB/s (1085140 bytes in 0.226s)
Pushing su binary ....
3403 KB/s (380532 bytes in 0.109s)
Pushing Superuser app
3252 KB/s (1468798 bytes in 0.441s)
Making busybox runable ...
27 KB/s (57 bytes in 0.002s)
Pushing fake Backup
3293 KB/s (73728 bytes in 0.021s)
Extracting fakebackup on device ...
Watch now your device. Select the backup named RootMe and restore it!
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.L
AUNCHER] cmp=com.sonyericsson.vendor.backuprestore/.ui.BackupActivity }
If all is successful i will tell you, if not this shell will run forever.
Running ......
Doesn't seem to do anything...
I tried editing again, this time : system-app-Backup-wizard.apk (changed 3 entries I think)
but got the same result... after I press the RESTORE button nothing changes in the CMD...

Unfortunately there's no way to push the restoreback apk in to system/app without root access. I don't have and ACRO HD, rather i had Xperia S.
Wait for some one who has ACRO S or ACRO HD to reply.

auni said:
For rooting ICS 4.0.4 with build number 0.45/0.50
this is the root process:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
But, If the device is in 0.55 build number then u need unlock the bootloader.
Or you can wait for the Jelly Bean upgrade, since it will release within couple of weeks i believe.
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I've noticed what you said on another thread and...
You think that if I'll unlock the bootloader I'll be able to root ?
I've got 0.106 after all ...
Is there anyone who tried Option #3 ? (for new devices)
Can I just downgrade the kernel to 0.55 or 0.50/45 so I can root it and then re-upgrade to 0.106 ? (not sure if its possible, and if so, how?!)
Again, thanks :good:
EDIT:
Also, I've checked my Rooting status and it says: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO.
It said YES before I started all the flashing... I guess that updating it to 4.0.4 via PC Companion, locks the bootloader. X_X
Does it means that I can't root my phone?
Unless I flash it?
EDIT2:
I've created my own *.ftf so I'll try to root again...
FTF creation/backup :
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
EDIT3:
The only thing that was missing was my own baked FTF file..
Since I managed to do it, the rest of the rooting process went smoothly .. my phone is super fast, very fine tuned and rooted
Thanks to everyone who showed interest in this thread and tried to help me..
Have a great weekend!

major9686 said:
I've noticed what you said on another thread and...
You think that if I'll unlock the bootloader I'll be able to root ?
I've got 0.106 after all ...
Is there anyone who tried Option #3 ? (for new devices)
Can I just downgrade the kernel to 0.55 or 0.50/45 so I can root it and then re-upgrade to 0.106 ? (not sure if its possible, and if so, how?!)
Again, thanks :good:
EDIT:
Also, I've checked my Rooting status and it says: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO.
It said YES before I started all the flashing... I guess that updating it to 4.0.4 via PC Companion, locks the bootloader. X_X
Does it means that I can't root my phone?
Unless I flash it?
EDIT2:
I've created my own *.ftf so I'll try to root again...
FTF creation/backup :
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
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The only thing that was missing was my own baked FTF file..
Since I managed to do it, the rest of the rooting process went smoothly .. my phone is super fast, very fine tuned and rooted
Thanks to everyone who showed interest in this thread and tried to help me..
Have a great weekend!
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Glad to hear everything went well.
I was following your posts in the [Guide] Sony Xperia acro HD KDDI IS12S and docomo SO-03D root thread.
I haven't been around much to help with questions new users might have so if you could share your knowledge or help with some questions that would be great!

tgcid2040 said:
Glad to hear everything went well.
I was following your posts in the [Guide] Sony Xperia acro HD KDDI IS12S and docomo SO-03D root thread.
I haven't been around much to help with questions new users might have so if you could share your knowledge or help with some questions that would be great!
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No prob.
Though in the upcoming weeks we should get a new official JB update ..
I guess the procedure of rooting it will be the same...

you should start a japanese QnA thread or just a simple japanese general thread and share what worked for you specially because your acro hd doesnt have its own dedicated forum, since it was made specially for the japanese market [though i think one could be made as a subforum here in s-acro s-ion forum]
us filipinos have a philippine thread in the general forum and everybody shares what worked for their device so that others could learn too

I'll just post the steps here :
1. if you have 2.3.7 just connect to the computer to get the official 4.0.4 via Sony PC Companion.
2. once you have 4.0.4 just back it up by following the steps in this link:
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/how-to-create-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
That's how to create your own Official 4.0.4 with the japanese kernel/firmware.
3. Once you created your own 4.0.4 FTF file continue to this link:
Japanese Ver.http://blog.huhka.com/2012/11/xperia-acro-hd-docomo-so-03d.html
English Translation http://lemmymorgan.com/root-sony-xperia-acro-hd-soi12-sony-xperia-acro-hd-so-03d-sony-xperia-acro-s-in-two-quick-steps/
There's a list of files in both sites, download everything just in case...
You'll end up with 3 *.FTF files ...
1. The one you baked - Acro HD 4.0.4 - to keep the official japanese kernel
2. The generic - Acro HD 2.3.7 - for root step A
3. the easy to root kernel - Acro S 4.0.4 - for root step B
According to this I don't think you lose any of your data but be sure to back it up just in case ...
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I don't wanna just copy-paste what these guys wrote and take credit for it so... just visit the links

thank you very much!

thangvh said:
thank you very much!
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you welcome ..
you guys should consider getting the Xperia Z1f
Same size as the Acro HD...
Well, I'm gonna wait couple of months and then get a 2nd hand one
I'll give my current one to the misses ... X10 is already turning itself off even with full battery charge

ICS 4.0.4 Build number 6.1.F.0.128
thangvh said:
thank you very much!
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Hi guys,
VERY new to the Android world so appreciate your help. Just got a new Xperia SO-03D from NTT in Japan and am looking to root my phone after reading about it.Tried several "one-click" rooting solutions found on youtube and neither worked. From what I can tell, many solutions were done on ICS 4.0.4 with older build numbers but the one I have (6.1.F.0.128) seems to be too new to have any solutions that works? I then stumbled upon this thread and before I venture onto what looks like a more complicated way to root this phone, does anyone know if this should work with the build number? In case anyone is wondering, I am in Japan and plan to stay with Docomo. However, I don't read Japanese (yet) so am leary to try solutions posted by Japanese developer community. Appreciate any help you can provide!
By the way, I did backup my phone via PCCompanion so if I try and fail (and brick the phone), I should be able to bring it back right? Company phone so can't afford to brick it for good

major9686 said:
I'll just post the steps here :
1. if you have 2.3.7 just connect to the computer to get the official 4.0.4 via Sony PC Companion.
2. once you have 4.0.4 just back it up by following the steps in this link:
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/how-to-create-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
That's how to create your own Official 4.0.4 with the japanese kernel/firmware.
3. Once you created your own 4.0.4 FTF file continue to this link:
Japanese Ver.http://blog.huhka.com/2012/11/xperia-acro-hd-docomo-so-03d.html
English Translation http://lemmymorgan.com/root-sony-xperia-acro-hd-soi12-sony-xperia-acro-hd-so-03d-sony-xperia-acro-s-in-two-quick-steps/
There's a list of files in both sites, download everything just in case...
You'll end up with 3 *.FTF files ...
1. The one you baked - Acro HD 4.0.4 - to keep the official japanese kernel
2. The generic - Acro HD 2.3.7 - for root step A
3. the easy to root kernel - Acro S 4.0.4 - for root step B
According to this I don't think you lose any of your data but be sure to back it up just in case ...
EDIT:
I don't wanna just copy-paste what these guys wrote and take credit for it so... just visit the links
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Just do whats written here, if you cant understand Japanese just use {Google Translate}

Thank you very much for your reply.
A friend suggested another one-click solution and this one actually works. Since I'm a noobie, the forum won't let me post the url. If anyone else needs it, try googling xperia hagurekamome rootkitv3.
I was able to root the phone and installed Titanium to verify root. Just drop the link into google translate and it's pretty simple like other one click solutions. Hopefully this is helpful to someone later too.

wngzro07 said:
Thank you very much for your reply.
A friend suggested another one-click solution and this one actually works. Since I'm a noobie, the forum won't let me post the url. If anyone else needs it, try googling xperia hagurekamome rootkitv3.
I was able to root the phone and installed Titanium to verify root. Just drop the link into google translate and it's pretty simple like other one click solutions. Hopefully this is helpful to someone later too.
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Thanks mate...
I'll add the link here:
http://xperia.hagurekamome.biz/index.php?RootKitV3

jb
need for jelly bean 96

Mahmoud Halem said:
need for jelly bean 96
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Good evening.
What do you mean by "jelly-bean 96" ?
You mean *.96 ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455681
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2436654
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538328
You can try to backup your phone first and then roll-back to 2.3.7 with the PC application.
after that do the 4.0.4 update and create your own *.ftf file:
after that you simply flash it while mixing it up with the 4.1.2 *.ftf, keeping what you need from your official update, so it will work with your provider. (get cellular bars, etc.)
Just go through the links I provided or search for my old messages on the forum, I'm sure you'll find a fix.
btw, do you have Acro HD or Acro S ?

major9686 said:
Good evening.
What do you mean by "jelly-bean 96" ?
You mean *.96 ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455681
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2436654
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538328
You can try to backup your phone first and then roll-back to 2.3.7 with the PC application.
after that do the 4.0.4 update and create your own *.ftf file:
after that you simply flash it while mixing it up with the 4.1.2 *.ftf, keeping what you need from your official update, so it will work with your provider. (get cellular bars, etc.)
Just go through the links I provided or search for my old messages on the forum, I'm sure you'll find a fix.
btw, do you have Acro HD or Acro S ?
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thxXx all things done well (Y) .. i have acro s ... but i don't know what's the differents ???

Mahmoud Halem said:
thxXx all things done well (Y) .. i have acro s ... but i don't know what's the differents ???
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This thread is for people with ACRO HD
ACRO HD => japanese version
ACRO S => other countries
Its easier to flash ACRO S, and it still get updates from time to time.. unlike the japanese ver.
So you should have it quite easy, rooting the flashing your phone... If I'm not mistaken Acro S got an official JB update...
try some other threads ... and you can root/flash/update easily with 1 click softwares ...
just search the forum
Have a nice day