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Gingerbread 2.3.3 oneClick ROOT via GingerBreak Ver1.2, anyone tried this

Gingerbread 2.3.3 one Click ROOT via GingerBreak V1.2, anyone tried this on xperia ARC !!
Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga__L6Mwxfs&feature=related

great that a new gingerbreak is coming for more easy way to root the arc. He said it is still has some bugs which they will fix in the coming days

GingerBreak 1.2 was available ages ago, way before the 2.3.3 update.
GingerBreak will not work on 2.3.3, the exploit it makes use of has been patched, GingerBreak will never work on any update after 2.3.2.

Step666 said:
GingerBreak 1.2 was available ages ago, way before the 2.3.3 update.
GingerBreak will not work on 2.3.3, the exploit it makes use of has been patched, GingerBreak will never work on any update after 2.3.2.
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Is it? did you checked the youtube video!!
from Xperia Arc 2.3.3 (still not rooted)

The exploit that GingerBreak uses was patched by Google in 2.3.4 but SE patched it in their 2.3.3 release for the Arc and Play.
So whilst GingerBreak can root other handsets running 2.3.3, it cannot be used to root the Arc on 2.3.3.

Why the **** does Google even try so hard to disable root access for people who are using their OS ? I just don't get it, it'd be like disallowing Windows users access to registry, aka such a pointless restriction.

They don't.
It's a security hole that they patched up for other reasons and it just happens to disable this one particular method for rooting handsets.
There are other ways of rooting phones that are unaffected.
If memory serves, GingerBreak uses the same vulnerability that causes user information to be transmitted unencrypted when using unsecured wireless networks.

Step666 said:
They don't.
It's a security hole that they patched up for other reasons and it just happens to disable this one particular method for rooting handsets.
There are other ways of rooting phones that are unaffected.
If memory serves, GingerBreak uses the same vulnerability that causes user information to be transmitted unencrypted when using unsecured wireless networks.
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Thanks for the enlightenment.....

It's still possible to have rooted 2.3.3 using gingerbreak, you have to downgrade to 2.3.2, root using gingerbreak, then re-upgrade to 2.3.3 via OTA, which retains root.

That's not the same as being able to root 2.3.3 using GingerBreak though.

No, still waiting for a one click method, as I don't own a windows computer I can't use those programs to flash, right? I really miss my font and the uot kitchen...
from my Arc or Optimus 2x

PollPixx said:
No, still waiting for a one click method, as I don't own a windows computer I can't use those programs to flash, right? I really miss my font and the uot kitchen...
from my Arc or Optimus 2x
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@pollpixx
Hey hows optimus 2x??
from Xperia Arc 2.3.3 (still not rooted)

xperiax10.awesome said:
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@pollpixx
Hey hows optimus 2x??
from Xperia Arc 2.3.3 (still not rooted)
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A bit off topic, but lg is awesome as well, as long as there is no easy way to root the arc I am using the lg more and more. Just look at that lg section over here at xda, there are so much flavors to try...
from my Arc or Optimus 2x

Step666 said:
That's not the same as being able to root 2.3.3 using GingerBreak though.
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Yes. That seems fairly obvious.

yea the root the upgrade over OTA does not work for me
Zain
Xperia arc (Rogers, 2.3.3)

[Q] Rooting AT&T Xperia Play (r800at)?

Hi,
Can someone please write a noob's guide to rooting the AT&T xperia play (r800at)? The phone is carrier locked and bootloader locked. Is there a easy way to just get root permissions on the stock AT&T rom (2.3.3) without unlocking bootloader? All I want to do is remove AT&T apps which I don't use and free up internal memory (I only have 40 mb left). I couldn't find a thread which clearly explains this (have been searching for more than a week now).
PS: This is my first android phone, so I don't have a very good idea about how all this works.
Thanks.

turbo789 said:
Hi,
Can someone please write a noob's guide to rooting the AT&T xperia play (r800at)? The phone is carrier locked and bootloader locked. Is there a easy way to just get root permissions on the stock AT&T rom (2.3.3) without unlocking bootloader? All I want to do is remove AT&T apps which I don't use and free up internal memory (I only have 40 mb left). I couldn't find a thread which clearly explains this (have been searching for more than a week now).
PS: This is my first android phone, so I don't have a very good idea about how all this works.
Thanks.
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You are basically in the same place i was in a few weeks ago.
First off let me link you this this thread
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1270295)
You'll find there that you cannot currently root the r800at without first unlocking the bootloader!
The bad news is that unlocking the bootloader is the the most difficult part
here is the bootloader unlock guide by Alejandrissimo.
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232050)
Its a pain in the butt on this particular phone so i highly recommend you have Alejandrissimo remote support you. Be prepared to pay 24 bucks for the unlock since the software requires it either way.
If you have Alejandrissimo help you he will also install the CWM recovery for you.
THIS is important as it installs a custom recovery mode for your phone that you will use to backup your phone, install kernels, and ROOT your phone.
If you are going the DIY route here is the Clockwork Recovery thread
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130639)
I hope this helps. After all the hard stuff is done the rest is pretty easy. Learning how to put your phone into recovery is important into jumping into all the other great things you can do with your phone.
The first like has an excellent post by xSoNiCcRaCkErSx who has basically tested many of the custom rom/kernel combinations on the r800at!
I hope this helps you and all the other r800at users out there!

Thanks DrROBschiz
From what I have read, [unlocking bootloader + applying clockwork recovery patch + Over-the-air updates] can brick the xperia play. Is this true? Have you tried OTA updates?
Also, I found another method (but I am not sure if it works with r800at). You flash 2.3.2 firmware using tools from wotanserver (cannot paste link because I am a new user). Then use gingerbreak to obtain root (this should work because of downgrading to 2.3.2) and update with OTA to get the latest version of android (claimed to retain root on the latest version). This method also doesn't seem to need unlocked bootloader.
Has someone with AT&T xperia play (r800at) tried the second method?

Also curious, can you unlock the bootloader via the process from Sony on their official site (which I cant link to right now)? Is there a downside outside of not having help (which don't get me wrong may be needed)

@8-Bit: You cannot unlock bootloader following Sony's website if you have carrier locked phone (r800at is locked to AT&T US). When I tried that, I realized that carried locked phones are not 'fastboot' enabled. Also, sim unlocking the phone using 'unlock codes' won't enable 'fastboot'. It will just make the phone capable of accepting other networks sim cards.

Also yes its important to note that if your bootloader is unlocked OTA will brick the phone.
MAKE A BACKUP!
I understand not wanting to deal with the complicated process of the current unlock method but it really is the only viable option for the AT&T version of the Play unfortunately.

I finally have root!!!
turbo789 said:
Thanks DrROBschiz
From what I have read, [unlocking bootloader + applying clockwork recovery patch + Over-the-air updates] can brick the xperia play. Is this true? Have you tried OTA updates?
Also, I found another method (but I am not sure if it works with r800at). You flash 2.3.2 firmware using tools from wotanserver (cannot paste link because I am a new user). Then use gingerbreak to obtain root (this should work because of downgrading to 2.3.2) and update with OTA to get the latest version of android (claimed to retain root on the latest version). This method also doesn't seem to need unlocked bootloader.
Has someone with AT&T xperia play (r800at) tried the second method?
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I tried the second method. It works. But you do loose the AT&T branding (phone will be identified as r800a/r800i based on which ROM you flash). Also, when connected to mobile data it says "H" instead of "H+", though I didn't notice any difference in data speeds.
@8-Bit: if you need any details, I would be glad to help.

I just did this today. Started with stock 2.3.3 on an r800at. I used Wotanserver ( which is currently free for some reason) to flash to 2.32 as an r800a model. Then I installed gingerbreak. I now have root including wireless hotspot!
The only gotcha was I needed to load gingerbreak via my pc, a direct API download from the web would not work.
My speeds are fine as verified on speed test.org and I was able to get back to 2.3.3. Over the air.
Phone is much faster and has much more memory due to the Att bloatware being gone.
Give it a try!

Will doing this enable fastboot so you can unlock the bootloader and install custom roms?
Sent from my R800at using XDA App

tgh0wnz said:
Will doing this enable fastboot so you can unlock the bootloader and install custom roms?
Sent from my R800at using XDA App
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Were you talking about the Wotanserver method? I'm not sure how it works it's magic. I think the boot loader probably was unlocked to ge the firmware on but then re locked. At least I hope so because my hope is to get thE 2.3.4 OTA update on somehow

I believe the att, and firmware update supports 4g, hence when you flash it to generic you lose that... But it's speed difference between really fast and really faster.. So it's not even noticeable. Personally I believe it's better if the phone is rooted and bloats removed.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.

Ok guys I told a friend I'd help him get rooted. And ive been reading here and im lost.. From what I gather. The bootloader on the att version is locked and to gain root. That needs to be unlocked.. This is where I'm lost. Why is the best method to go through someone else. What does that involve? Sorry to sound dumb I'm just really lost here. haha.
Sent from AT&T Galaxy S2

turbo789 said:
Thanks DrROBschiz
From what I have read, [unlocking bootloader + applying clockwork recovery patch + Over-the-air updates] can brick the xperia play. Is this true? Have you tried OTA updates?
Also, I found another method (but I am not sure if it works with r800at). You flash 2.3.2 firmware using tools from wotanserver (cannot paste link because I am a new user). Then use gingerbreak to obtain root (this should work because of downgrading to 2.3.2) and update with OTA to get the latest version of android (claimed to retain root on the latest version). This method also doesn't seem to need unlocked bootloader.
Has someone with AT&T xperia play (r800at) tried the second method?
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It does work except you lose att bloatware which is a good thing
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joshyy_rey said:
Ok guys I told a friend I'd help him get rooted. And ive been reading here and im lost.. From what I gather. The bootloader on the att version is locked and to gain root. That needs to be unlocked.. This is where I'm lost. Why is the best method to go through someone else. What does that involve? Sorry to sound dumb I'm just really lost here. haha.
Sent from AT&T Galaxy S2
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If you just want root then go to wontanserver and register and download driver and client software and follow their directions. Choose r800a 2.3.2 (3.0.A.2.184) . Now use gingerbreak1.2 (search forums) and follow direction. Now update over the air only. You have rooted 2.3.3 r800a enjoy

Okay, so I'm having problems with my phone randomly not getting a signal ever since doing this method... is there currently any way to go back to AT&T stock? Also, has anybody else been having signal issues? It says I have bars, but I can't call/text and I have to restart the phone. Very irritating.

turbo789 said:
Hi,
Can someone please write a noob's guide to rooting the AT&T xperia play (r800at)? The phone is carrier locked and bootloader locked. Is there a easy way to just get root permissions on the stock AT&T rom (2.3.3) without unlocking bootloader? All I want to do is remove AT&T apps which I don't use and free up internal memory (I only have 40 mb left). I couldn't find a thread which clearly explains this (have been searching for more than a week now).
PS: This is my first android phone, so I don't have a very good idea about how all this works.
Thanks.
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Hi... first off all, sorry my bad english
If you have locked bootloader (SIM-locked) and want to root whitout unlocking bootloader, try this:
"Working Root on 2.3.3 locked bootloaders! (Works on all Xperia Plays except R800X)"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116090
Worked like a charm form me...
Portugal - TMN
Xperia Play R800i locked bootloader.
Gingerbreak worked very fast for me, BUT only after turning off Wifi connections and UN-plugging the USB-cable
Have froozen lots off app's (think is the correct term) with Titanium backup
Have used Link2SD to move other apps to SDcard
When I bouthg the phone it cames with 2.3.2. I made the mistake OTA upgrading before reading about root.
At beggining (2.3.2) the phone boot, from startup to PIN code, about 3-5 minutes.
After OTA upgrade (2.3.3) i noticed some diferences (about 2 minutes to boot)...
After rooting phone MAKES BOOT IN 45 SECONDS!!! (from begining to PIN CODE)
Always have about 250mb ram free
Internal storage 150mb free (Im still afraid of using Insecure ADB to move dalvik cache to SD)...
I read lots of pages on XDA forum to know about rooting and all the benefits&risk's involved, and root related tools, before rooting so advise all the others newbies like me, doing the same
Thanks to all make this possible (must thanks here because I dont have post permission in develoment area)...
Once again, thanks a lot...

shiftylock said:
Okay, so I'm having problems with my phone randomly not getting a signal ever since doing this method... is there currently any way to go back to AT&T stock? Also, has anybody else been having signal issues? It says I have bars, but I can't call/text and I have to restart the phone. Very irritating.
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It might be a late reply, but it might still help some one. I had similar problems (mainly with data connectivity). I fixed it by adding APN profiles for AT&T under settings >> wireless & network setting >> Mobile networks >> Access Point Names. Let me know if you need the details of the APN profile.

guys im having the same problem, i got a friend who needs helps with his xperia play at&t, he wants to unlock the bootloader, and install a custom os, i was looking for the 1st option on the first page, but the link doesnt works anymore, any suggestion?

DrROBschiz said:
Also yes its important to note that if your bootloader is unlocked OTA will brick the phone.
MAKE A BACKUP!
I understand not wanting to deal with the complicated process of the current unlock method but it really is the only viable option for the AT&T version of the Play unfortunately.
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hi bro. am new to xda new to android new to android modding.so please help. i recently purchased used xperia play r800at from ebay its carrier unlocked.now what i want to know: phone is carrier unlocked can you please say is my phones bootloader unlocked. how can i root it or just give me a link. please please pleaaaasseeee!!!! am super noob i dont even fully know what is bootloader kernel rom and suck thing i just need to overclock and free up some space. please help because i cant find answers online please ((

DrROBschiz said:
You'll find there that you cannot currently root the r800at without first unlocking the bootloader!
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that isn't true. I was able to root phone without unlocking bootloader using superoneclick. do the search.

Rooting R800AT
legacygt777 said:
that isn't true. I was able to root phone without unlocking bootloader using superoneclick. do the search.
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If he was anything like me, then he searched, searched, searched, and after that, searched some more. Superoneclick does not work for our phones. All the guides for xperia plays don't mention a damn thing about rolling back firmware from version 2.3.3 to 2.3.2 in order to root. I was loosing my mind trying to figure this out at the time; tried multiple PCs/multiple USB ports, thought maybe my syntax was wrong on the manual methods so I tried a couple of automated methods like superoneclick and DoomLord Root, when those didn't work I thought maybe the drivers weren't quite right so I investigated that issue for ages but couldn't find any more up to date ones than the ones I was using. I then tried messing with a few automated rooters right from my phone like z4root and Gingerbreak which didn't work either. Finally I found this thread(same one linked a couple of posts up) which did the trick (I have it saved in my favorites). It's not missing any steps and is accurate to the T. Worked for me the first time and didn't require any special hexes, voodoo, or rain dances.
I just checked and since that thread is so old, the links are now dead. I would post there, but I'm not allowed (developer's thread). Here are some links to the software needed:
Flashtool
Android 2.3.2 (.184 as referred to in that thread)
And finally Gingerbreak v1.2 - should download this from your phone and install to it's internal memory (not the SD card) prior to flashing
The other methods of rooting may have worked once downgraded to 2.3.2, but I just followed that guide and used Gingerbreak as it seemed the simplest way.

[Q] So like, i just got a Play and it's running 2.3.2

So I just bought a Play today and have been wondering if i should go ahead with an update to the latest version or if I should root and do something cool. I'm not really sure what to do and looking for suggestions.
Thanks,
Kris

Root it using gingerbreak first, then update it on the phone itself. That way you can have newer software, and still be rooted. Being rooted is definitely nice, if anything it gives you access to some pretty nifty apps on the market that require root to work.

speedyink said:
Root it using gingerbreak first, then update it on the phone itself. That way you can have newer software, and still be rooted. Being rooted is definitely nice, if anything it gives you access to some pretty nifty apps on the market that require root to work.
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Thanks although when I go to software update on the phone it says it cannt connect to the network. I'm connected to wifi and browsing and market work. I'm guessing if I used the SE software on the pc it would not allow me to root or would not save the root?
Or do i need to root first for the software update to work?
Thanks in advance,
Kris

What version are you using? R800a, r800i, or r800x.
Sent from my rooted R800a 2.3.3 BL locked

I wouldnt know >_< how do i find out?
NVM its R800i
EDIT: Just rooted the Play, now to try and get the on phone software update to work I guess.
EDIT2: Yea it still says searching for update and then cannont connect to the network.
EDIT3: Well i updated using the PC and it removed SuperUser so... i'm guessing no more root. I dont wanan run the gingerbreak again incase ti messes up and bricks or something.

If you want a do-over, go to this thread.

[Q] SE Xperia Play Rooting

Hi guys im a complete noob to all of this mobile rooting so ive got alot of questions and as all the other threads i read make no sense to me i thought i would just create a new 1 so here goes.
I got a new xperia play r800i on tmobile it currently has android 2.3.2 and build version 3.0.A.2.184, i wanted to update to the new version to get the new features like xloud, themes etc but after 4 days of arguing between tmobile and sonyericsson tmobile have now said the update is not available so i have decided to just look at debranding or rooting the handset ( not sure what ones what or if there the same )
i have looked at so many different websites so many posts and a failed attempt at using the davinciteam option thanks to paypal not letting me pay, ive come to the conclusion i have no idea what todo or who to ask. can somebody give me a simple way of getting this fone debranded so i can update to the 4.0.A.2.368 to get the new features and remove the stuff tmobile put on there. i see something about gingerbreak but when i start reading about it i just get confused and frustrated.can somebody seriously help me here.

Go to wotanserver.com. Register for a new account (its free). Download the drivers and client software. Install drivers and open wontanserver software. Sign in and follow directions. Choose r800i 2.3.2 (3.0.a.??184 or something). Now download gingerbreak. 1.2( search forum or google) to your computer and unzip. Now connect phone to computer and drag gingerbreak to xperia play storage. On phone go to market and download and install "explorer". Open explorer and find sdcard/gingerbreak.apk and click on it. Now install and open. In gingerbreak press root and wait 5-10 mins until it reboots. Now go to settings/phone/system update. Only update Over-The-Air or else you'll lose root with pc companion/se updater. Enjoy your rooted r800i 2.3.3
P.S. Dont remove system apps unless you aren't going to update again 2.3.4. Use titanium to backup/ freeze apps you dont want to see in phone. Beware of what apps to do this to.
Sent from my rooted R800a 2.3.3 BL locked

With reflashing there is the obvious risks involved what would you say the success rate is and simplicity todo this the way you have explained to me and would this effect future official updates. Sorry to be a pain but you can understand my precautions I hope. Thanks again.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App

Excellent such a simple process todo thanks for your help appreciate it.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App

100% success rate. To do official updates. Unfreeze or restore system apps with titanium backup and update ota only. You'll keep root and have the latest firmware
Sent from my rooted R800a 2.3.3 BL locked

[Q][SOLVED] How to root R800i GSM, stock 2.3.2, firmware 3.0.A.2.181

Hi, finally bought my first android device, xperia play(R800i)(GSM) yesterday
very happy with the device so far =D
i come from the windows mobile field.. so i can play with roms and hacks smoothly for windows mobile.. where as i spent my whole yesterday understanding what is android device rooting, unlocking bootloader, etc etc from xda.
So, I have read the whole "how to root xperia play" sticky thread..
finally unlocked my bootloader.. but haven't dared to root it yet.. since no one has given any confirmation on rooting firmware build 3.0.A.2.181 yet. On the other side I see people suggesting Gingerbreak Im unsure on what to use to root my device I don't want to brick my device.
Should I use Gingerbreak or this method by Bin4ry
Do I need to update my firmware to .184 to root my device ? If, yes, then how to do that ? I have unlocked my bootloader.
Please suggest me something, thanks.

attempting root with gingerbreak shouldn't harm your device (especially if you do a temp. root first). there's also the zergrush root method recently released that seems to be more effective on recent firmwares. try those

jacklebott said:
attempting root with gingerbreak shouldn't harm your device (especially if you do a temp. root first). there's also the zergrush root method recently released that seems to be more effective on recent firmwares. try those
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Hey thanks for your reply, well about Gingerbreak I found a post here which mentions it didn't work for r800i http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16677832&highlight=r800i#post16677832 post# 977
But some of you are saying that Gingerbreak works for r800i.. it just leaves me plain confused. The thing is I have already bricked one of my previous device (LG Optimus One) so this takes away my confidence.

bornotty said:
Hey thanks for your reply, well about Gingerbreak I found a post here which mentions it didn't work for r800i http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16677832&highlight=r800i#post16677832 post# 977
But some of you are saying that Gingerbreak works for r800i.. it just leaves me plain confused. The thing is I have already bricked one of my previous device (LG Optimus One) so this takes away my confidence.
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Gingerbreak only works on 2.3.2 for the R800i but not the 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 versions

xRegrets said:
Gingerbreak only works on 2.3.2 for the R800i but not the 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 versions
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I just found out that if my phone's bootloader is unlocked I cant use Gingerbreak to root it.
Im trying the zergRush Exploit(one click method) right now.. getting problems with that too..

okay I have finally rooted my device with zergRush Exploit it was really quick and easy. But my firmware build is still same 3.0.A.2.181
After rooting device how do I update my firmware to the latest.. please help.. thanks..

bornotty said:
okay I have finally rooted my device with zergRush Exploit it was really quick and easy. But my firmware build is still same 3.0.A.2.181
After rooting device how do I update my firmware to the latest.. please help.. thanks..
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Flash the latest ftf file because if updated officially, your phone will brick.
Sent from my R800i using XDA App