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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.
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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

[Q] root gb

hey i need help with rooting arc s with GB
i dont want to upgrade it to ics so is there anyway to root it?
and is there a way unlock the bootloader
sorry for too many questions but i'm new with this device

Have a look in the general section stickies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067008
There are many more threads by the way...i just cant be arsed copying and pasting them all.

yo-meister said:
Have a look in the general section stickies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2067008
There are many more threads by the way...i just cant be arsed copying and pasting them all.
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thnx alot , actully i made alot of searching before i post this question but i couldnt find any root for GB
thnx again mate

What version of GB are u using? Go to flashtool, connect the device in debugging mode and press the lock. That would root your phone. If u have unlocked bootloader just flash a kernel. It will root it

rashad543 said:
thnx alot , actully i made alot of searching before i post this question but i couldnt find any root for GB
thnx again mate
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No problem, I was confused as hell when I first started all this.
Out of curiousity did your searches lead you to loads of unanswered threads?
I only came on xda so I could remove facebook and other stuff I dont use.
Prepare to get addicted lol

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Out of curiousity did your searches lead you to loads of unanswered threads?
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Also out of curiosity, what search terms were you using that didn't provide an answer?

[Q] What's this?

I don't even know how this works. I just want to root my Xperia Mini pro Sk17 using my Windows 8 machine. I have tried all methods, most recently this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038, however, there's no 562 kernel for my phone and I can't contact anyone. Can anyone help me?

How it works:
- Understand what rooting is a bit, and why you want to do it in the first place
- Find a root method which is compatible with your device. The link you gave appears to be for an Xperia Arc...
- Google 99% finds the right way first time. If not then search in the correct forum before posting another question. Currently you've posted in the HTC Desire section...we can't really help you here.

This is a wrong section. Try to search/open thread in the Xperia Mini pro section.

[Q] cant unlock my root

hi i am new in this rooting and all process but i observed all the details about flash tools and rooting but my phone still not getting rooted and i need my phone rooted in week.
please if any user or admin is in pune who can help me plz gimme some suggestions.??
thanx

elsicarino said:
hi i am new in this rooting and all process but i observed all the details about flash tools and rooting but my phone still not getting rooted and i need my phone rooted in week.
please if any user or admin is in pune who can help me plz gimme some suggestions.??
thanx
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There's something called the search button.
Not that I want to be unhelpful or anything, but questions like this are so common that you can find the solution by searching for it. Did you bother to read the stickies?
僕のINO2から送られてきた

hi i need some help with ur rom installation
popthosegaskets said:
There's something called the search button.
Not that I want to be unhelpful or anything, but questions like this are so common that you can find the solution by searching for it. Did you bother to read the stickies?
僕のINO2から送られてきた
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ya i tried but is there any senior member of forum whos completly experienced in installations of ROMs and etc can help me here??
coz i tried searching for member but m not able to figure out how, plz give me some hint how to find a nearby senior member from my city who can help me

elsicarino said:
hi i am new in this rooting and all process but i observed all the details about flash tools and rooting but my phone still not getting rooted and i need my phone rooted in week.
please if any user or admin is in pune who can help me plz gimme some suggestions.??
thanx
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did you mean that for real?? lmao i can only agree to popthosegaskets.
anyway: search an app called ''e-root'' it will do the job & please SEARCH B4 ASKING/POSTING

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.