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How to install ADB for xperia arc S

hi, i'm very new to android phones and i'm trying to root my xperia arc S with zergrush's method. can someone please explain to me how to install ADB ?
I have tried searching this forum but to no avail. Please leave me a link with the files that i need to download and some instructions please. thank you

Lusterboi said:
hi, i'm very new to android phones and i'm trying to root my xperia arc S with zergrush's method. can someone please explain to me how to install ADB ?
I have tried searching this forum but to no avail. Please leave me a link with the files that i need to download and some instructions please. thank you
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to install the driver for adb you can find installation instructions here, sorry my english is not good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701

Lusterboi said:
I have tried searching this forum but to no avail.
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Strange, given how many guides and times it's been discussed.

i searched for ADB and all i found were 3 threads, each with a download link to "abd" file drivers. I needed instructions since i'm so new to the android system. Ended up going to the site posted above and read through all the instructions there. My arc s is finally rooted. Thanks
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Strange, given how many guides and times it's been discussed.
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xperia arc usb host

Hi guys. This is my first post. So todday i bought usb host for my arc s. The problem is that i cant use it. IT is not rooted and it is 4.1.B.0587. So what can i do? i tried root it but i have windoows xp and i cant .. I try for half month now but nothing. I 'll appreciate it if someone can help me via teamviewr or something

xperiakias said:
Hi guys. This is my first post. So todday i bought usb host for my arc s. The problem is that i cant use it. IT is not rooted and it is 4.1.B.0587. So what can i do?
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GOOGLE, READ, LEARN!! read the stickys or go read one of the various "how to root" threads instead of starting another.

Hello and welcome.
Previous post sums up what you have to do.
Also questions go to Q&A section, not General.
Enjoy your stay at XDA.
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[Question] Multiple questions about bootloader and network locked

First of all hello everybody
Since this is my first post and im semi noob il try to be as explicit as I can.
I personaly own an lt15i so I have some xp.
A friend of mine gave me his arc in order to root/instal custom rom etc.
-network locked on Orange Romania.
- seems to be not unlockable (bootloader I mean) since I have no Rooting Status section in the service menu.
-2.3.3 Version update dosnt work (via phone or pc companion,it says it has the latest version )
- baseband version 7X30A-AAABQMAZM-1290_21-29
Kernel 2.6.32.9-pref [email protected]#1
Last Section (About compiling smth,its not in english and i forgot its name)
3.0.1.A.0.150
I need to get it to ICS.
What can be done?
The phone is not rooted,its in perfect state and it only has some apps instaled from the market (player etc).Except that its as new as you buy it.
Would rooting resolve the issue?
Would network unlocking?
Any ideas,sugestions or anything else would greatly be apreciated.
Thanks in advance!

Not a very good first post it has to be said. Read the stickys, read them again and once more after that. Then ask any questions still remaining on the relevant threads.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
Not a very good first post it has to be said. Read the stickys, read them again and once more after that. Then ask any questions still remaining on the relevant threads.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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I do not understand this attitude around here,no offence but an answer would of take you less time to write.
I read all the stiky's (except for the themes forum and accesories ) and did not find any helpfull information. Been googling and forum searching the issue for about 4 hours. If you are willing to manualy read 100+ reply's with 1% change of finding helpfull information please be my guest (I used topic search duh)
I might be retarded but : No unlocked bootloader no kernel instal,no kernel instal no ics since its gb kernel. No official update for my phone and I suspect it might be network related.. A simple yes or no answer is hard to get in this days... Anyway thank you for your reply and helpfull information

People get such replies off me when they've clearly showed no initiative. You say you've searched, read the stickys etc but everyone says that despite the fact the fact most of the answers can be found in the stickys.
I've got nothing against People asking questions but when new threads are started on a daily basis asking about things that have been answered or discussed many many times over it gets annoying after a while, and if like you say you've found nothing relating to rooting or unlocking the boot loader that's helpful in 4 hours, then god only knows what you've been searching for.
Also, click on the first and last link in my signature.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
People get such replies off me when they've clearly showed no initiative. You say you've searched, read the stickys etc but everyone says that despite the fact the fact most of the answers can be found in the stickys.
I've got nothing against People asking questions but when new threads are started on a daily basis asking about things that have been answered or discussed many many times over it gets annoying after a while, and if like you say you've found nothing relating to rooting or unlocking the boot loader that's helpful in 4 hours, then god only knows what you've been searching for.
Also, click on the first and last link in my signature.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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Ok I might be an idiot.
So basicly the answer is no, maybe this was a retarded topic since SE says
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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I thought that could be done if somthing on the phone changed,I guess the answer is no but I dont see any logic in this,wouldnt expect anyone to explain anyway.
Let me rephrase my question then,as a noob user as I am.
Why cant I OFFICIALY UPDATE the phone since ICS is actually released for this phone? If I am again that retarded that I did not find an answer on this forum or via google,I swear to god Il get a nokia 1100 and leave this forum for ever.

Just pick a ftf from the sticky in general and flash it with the flashtool, much easier than waiting, and you'd have to ask Sony why they've not yet released it.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
Just pick a ftf from the sticky in general and flash it with the flashtool, much easier than waiting, and you'd have to ask Sony why they've not yet released it.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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Thank you dear sir! As far as I read I tought I needed to change the kernel in order to get ICS which is impossible.
If you had said that in the begining I would not wasted so much time and now I know more. Instead of mini raging with all that blabla like in the video. I did not honestly know anything about those ftf files,Im guessing they also update the kernel. Honestly I would of never had thought of searching for something like this.

clau22bv said:
I did not honestly know anything about those ftf files
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I'll not mention that you've said you were "googling and forum searching the issue for about 4 hours". Yes they flash the kernel too, and to unlock the boot loader you can use the S1 Tool, the link to it is in my guide (see sig), which I assume you will surely have read, at least skimmed through it.

XperienceD said:
I'll not mention that you've said you were "googling and forum searching the issue for about 4 hours". Yes they flash the kernel too, and to unlock the boot loader you can use the S1 Tool, the link to it is in my guide (see sig), which I assume you will surely have read, at least skimmed through it.
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Sadly in my opinion your nutshell guide is not sticky (when it should be ) Will recommend my friend to let me try that asap he will get an extension usb .Im doing just fine with arcknight and jj hybrid . Hope my next post will be brighter (or best not even necesary )
Good day dear sir.

clau22bv said:
Sadly in my opinion your nutshell guide is not sticky (when it should be ) Will recommend my friend to let me try that asap he will get an extension usb .Im doing just fine with arcknight and jj hybrid . Hope my next post will be brighter (or best not even necesary )
Good day dear sir.
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So you have managed to unlock the boot loader and flash the ROM and Kernel? Thanks for compliment, it used to be a sticky but I asked for it to be removed as I wasn't updating it much, but try and keep it up to date these days.
Welcome to the forum.

XperienceD said:
So you have managed to unlock the boot loader and flash the ROM and Kernel? Thanks for compliment, it used to be a sticky but I asked for it to be removed as I wasn't updating it much, but try and keep it up to date these days.
Welcome to the forum.
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Thank you !
And the answer you are looking for is found in the sticky's (just kidding)
No,I currently have 2 Arc's (one of mine which I boot unlocked with jj and arcknight and the one being mentioned in the post) I dont have an usb extension cable and I must ask my friend the owner for permission

[Help] Root the Xperia Arc S

Hello,
I'm in the middle Noob Area Roots and etc then of you would like help to solve my problem ...
The thing is, I have a:
Xperia Arc S Lt18i
Android Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.1.b.0.587
And I would love to do a Root it, put in all the topics I saw the links were broken or I just could not do due to lack of information, so I'd like you guys tells me without a topic completely, with all that is mirrors working and not miss Info
I know it's kind of ridiculous to create a Topic on this, but please help me!
NOTE: My Phone lets unlock BootLoader
Thank you!

raitos said:
Hello,
I'm in the middle Noob Area Roots and etc then of you would like help to solve my problem ...
The thing is, I have a:
Xperia Arc S Lt18i
Android Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.1.b.0.587
And I would love to do a Root it, put in all the topics I saw the links were broken or I just could not do due to lack of information, so I'd like you guys tells me without a topic completely, with all that is mirrors working and not miss Info
I know it's kind of ridiculous to create a Topic on this, but please help me!
NOTE: My Phone lets unlock BootLoader
Thank you!
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unlock your bootloader, install kernel with cwm and then install custom rom you will never go back
Xda search and Google are you answers alot of the time

raitos said:
I just could not do due to lack of information
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There's more than enough information to help most People, those that struggle are those that skip through guides or are just sheer lazy.
raitos said:
I know it's kind of ridiculous to create a Topic on this, but please help me!
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Agreed, as you could have posted on one of the threads you claim to have read. Go read the stickys, Google, and help yourself to root xperia arc s

take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508585

Bricked Acro S

Hi friends,
Need your desperate help here , i guess i have bricked my Acro S.
I was running Stock rom with Stock modifed kernel on my Acro S. It was running perfectly fine without .
Out of curiosity to do a software repair using SUS tool , i reflashed stock kernel on to the phone.
Upon flashing , it drained the battery fast and eventually got switched off.
When i tried to switch it on , its showing only a screen with SONY displayed. Its not giving the Initial boot vibration.
I dont know what happened to the phone , i have been charging it for more than 2 days now.
I am not able to get into fastboot or bootloader modes.
Is there a way to resurrect the phone ? ... Does RIFF box supports Acro S ?

I think you probably flashed the Xperia s by mistake, keep trying to get it in one of the boot modes, use the acro s and xperia s methods (if there's any difference) if that didn't work , i cant help you

Try doing a search on the Forum next time
Hey Friend,
So you bricked your device and want the developers to help you out of that? Neat!!! :silly:
Trust me, you phone is NOT dead!!! Guys here are always ready to help but next time around try searching for a solution that already exists rather than posting it and waiting for a human being to answer it for you
I know you would have cursed this cruel world to end when you posted this but please!!! You ain't seen nothing yet... First off try this awesome thread and thank me later - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170 And thank that good-fella who made that beautiful thread after you switch your phone on and see the home screen :good:
And I'm assuming you would have questions about that topic, so post your Q&A on there NOT here in the Dev. section!!! :fingers-crossed:
Peace and Love,
SyeD

AbbY1618 said:
Hey Friend,
So you bricked your device and want the developers to help you out of that? Neat!!! :silly:
Trust me, you phone is NOT dead!!! Guys here are always ready to help but next time around try searching for a solution that already exists rather than posting it and waiting for a human being to answer it for you
I know you would have cursed this cruel world to end when you posted this but please!!! You ain't seen nothing yet... First off try this awesome thread and thank me later - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1849170 And thank that good-fella who made that beautiful thread after you switch your phone on and see the home screen :good:
And I'm assuming you would have questions about that topic, so post your Q&A on there NOT here in the Dev. section!!! :fingers-crossed:
Peace and Love,
SyeD
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He did post in the correct section, as He needs troubleshooting with his device and the thread is in troubleshooting section.