[resolved]How to root stock ROM? - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I found Jelly Sandwich too slow so I down graded to this stock ROM. Now when I run the root for scripting I get a bunch of permission denied messages and it doesn't work. How can I root the phone? I can't unlock the boot loader.

Before asking questions that have been asked a thousand times try searching in future. how to root arc

you have to download and flash a rootable ftf. Here's one for arc s

XperienceD said:
Before asking questions that have been asked a thousand times try searching in future. how to root arc
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jman2131 said:
you have to download and flash a rootable ftf. Here's one for arc s
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Is it safe to do even though my device is LT15i not LT18i?

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itsup said:
Is it safe to do even though my device is LT15i not LT18i?
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I think so. After rooting, flash an lt15i 587 kernel
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jman2131 said:
I think so. After rooting, flash an lt15i 587 kernel
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But that's the thing I can't flash a kernel since I can't unlock the bootloader

Yes you can You can flash stock kernels with locked bootloaders. Flash this one

jman2131 said:
Yes you can You can flash stock kernels with locked bootloaders. Flash this one
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According to this thread with a locked boot loader custom kernels can't be flashed. Is it that you can flash stock kernels but not custom ones?

yep. stock kernels you can flash because they're stock - stock ics already uses them. custom ones, you can't.

If you hAve Xperia pro then follow the below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801480
And if not pro then follow the procedure and use you phone kernel.
If I helped you press thanks.
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It's still the same problem. I run ICS Easy Rooting Toolkit V1 and it fails

itsup said:
It's still the same problem. I run ICS Easy Rooting Toolkit V1 and it fails
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try this rooting kit

jman2131 said:
try this rooting kit
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Nope

itsup said:
Nope
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D: I really don't know what's going on then Sorry
btw, which version of JS did you find too slow? you could try the latest version because it comes rooted already

For those that have come across this most recent but thousandth "how to root" thread, you'll find the solution in the first few results of the link I posted on page 1.
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jman2131 said:
btw, which version of JS did you find too slow? you could try the latest version because it comes rooted already
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8.0. I don't think I can try the latest version because how will I install CWM without having root?

itsup said:
8.0. I don't think I can try the latest version because how will I install CWM without having root?
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As soon as your bootloader is unlocked you can flash any kernel which mostly will have CWM included.

weaselmetal said:
As soon as your bootloader is unlocked you can flash any kernel which mostly will have CWM included.
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I can't unlock my bootloader, my understanding is some are just made that way.

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[Q] is there's a root for 4.0.2.A.0.62

hi guys
is there's a root for 4.0.2.A.0.62
blue-88 said:
hi guys
is there's a root for 4.0.2.A.0.62
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Yes, try RootXperia from this thread from Bin4ry.
harfot said:
Yes, try RootXperia from this thread from Bin4ry.
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Thanks a lot that's what i need but can i enter recovery mode without downloading doomkernel????
oops i used fastboot to install RootXperia.zip
and i think i deleted my firmware
blue-88 said:
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is there's a root for 4.0.2.A.0.62
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Since you are using fastboot i assume you got an unlocked boot loader. So here is a easy way to root .62
And in case you are done with it and want to have recovry on stock kernel then you should install CWM AUTO INSTALLER from market/play store. Just follow the instructions after running the app! If you have any problem you can drop a question here or in the thread i suggested you!
If i helped you, hit the thanks button!
Xperia Arc |Acronium 7.2| |DooMkernel v19|
Fuel-The-Droid said:
Since you are using fastboot i assume you got an unlocked boot loader. So here is a easy way to root .62
And in case you are done with it and want to have recovry on stock kernel then you should install CWM AUTO INSTALLER from market/play store. Just follow the instructions after running the app! If you have any problem you can drop a question here or in the thread i suggested you!
If i helped you, hit the thanks button!
Xperia Arc |Acronium 7.2| |DooMkernel v19|
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Ok thaks man.
just want root, no unlocked boot loader
Fuel-The-Droid said:
Since you are using fastboot i assume you got an unlocked boot loader. So here is a easy way to root .62
And in case you are done with it and want to have recovry on stock kernel then you should install CWM AUTO INSTALLER from market/play store. Just follow the instructions after running the app! If you have any problem you can drop a question here or in the thread i suggested you!
If i helped you, hit the thanks button!
Xperia Arc |Acronium 7.2| |DooMkernel v19|
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For me I'm searching a way how to get root on .62
I don't want to unlock my boot loader. Is this possible and how?
Thank you.
Droiedje said:
For me I'm searching a way how to get root on .62
I don't want to unlock my boot loader. Is this possible and how?
Thank you.
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Since you dont want to unlock your bootloader...you got to follow the OTA stuff.
Here is what you gonna need...
A fresh .42 firmware, flashtools. You can get the stuff from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Now,
1. Flash the .42 firmware with flashtools
2. Root it with flashtools (the above thread tells you how to)
3. Update your phone over the air.
F.A.Q.
Q. I already have a rooted .42, why should i flash it again and then have root acess?
A. Most of the users uninstall the bloatware or other stock based stuff and then they face problems during updating the phone OTA. Hence to be on the safer side...its advised to flash the .42 firmware and root it again.
If i helped you..dont forget to hit thanks!
Fuel The Droid©
1. Flash the .42 firmware with flashtools
2. Root it with flashtools (the above thread tells you how to)
3. Update your phone over the air.
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Is this possible too, if I already had un- and relocked bootloader of my arc.
Croudy said:
Is this possible too, if I already had un- and relocked bootloader of my arc.
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Yep it will do it! Still have a doubt then you can drop your queries here!
If i helped you, then dont forget to hit thanks!
Fuel The Droid©
Fuel-The-Droid said:
Since you dont want to unlock your bootloader...you got to follow the OTA stuff.
Here is what you gonna need...
A fresh .42 firmware, flashtools. You can get the stuff from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
Now,
1. Flash the .42 firmware with flashtools
2. Root it with flashtools (the above thread tells you how to)
3. Update your phone over the air.
F.A.Q.
Q. I already have a rooted .42, why should i flash it again and then have root acess?
A. Most of the users uninstall the bloatware or other stock based stuff and then they face problems during updating the phone OTA. Hence to be on the safer side...its advised to flash the .42 firmware and root it again.
If i helped you..dont forget to hit thanks!
Fuel The Droid©
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I hit you 4 thanks! I will try it as soon as possible.
Fuel The Droid©
Fuel-The-Droid said:
Fuel The Droid©
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I'm very glad it worked. But I can only update with OTA? Not by using Wotanserver, SE update, or anything?
Droiedje said:
I'm very glad it worked. But I can only update with OTA? Not by using Wotanserver, SE update, or anything?
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You do it by any other thing and you will loose the root access. But i dont know about wotan much...to be honest!
Fuel The Droid©
But you have to Unlocked BL first
Grimmyreapzky said:
But you have to Unlocked BL first
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no, i did only root
Grimmyreapzky said:
But you have to Unlocked BL first
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You dont have to unlock the bootloader for this!
Sent from my LT15i using XDA
To root .62 directly you have to!
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Flo95 said:
To root .62 directly you have to!
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Yha...but the guy was talking about the OTA method!
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Hi
i just flashed to .42 and rooted
but after OTA to .62 the phone can not boot and show me a screen with the device blue array down and a exclamatory mark in side a yellow triangle (sorry can't post outside link yet, hope u guys can understand what im saying)
pls help me how to get phone "alive" ???
thanks in advance

[Q] how to root version 2.3.4 build 4.0.2.A.0.62

hi,
i have searched for an answer all over the internet including this website. can someone please tell me how i can root my xperia arc that has the software mentioned in the title. if you can post a step by step guide that would be great. thank you.
shoaib12 said:
hi,
i have searched for an answer all over the internet including this website. can someone please tell me how i can root my xperia arc that has the software mentioned in the title. if you can post a step by step guide that would be great. thank you.
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Check here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560777
what do i do if i have the unlocked bootloader
shoaib12 said:
what do i do if i have the unlocked bootloader
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just flash doomkernel vx.x {whatever u want}
Use this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
how do i flash from .62 to .42? if i unlock my bootloader do i need to flash back? if i unlock my bootloader what procedure do i take to root my phone?
shoaib12 said:
how do i flash from .62 to .42? if i unlock my bootloader do i need to flash back? if i unlock my bootloader what procedure do i take to root my phone?
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you can flash any prerooted ROM after unlocking the bootloader
Sad-Clown said:
you can flash any prerooted ROM after unlocking the bootloader
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im sorry, but that made no sense to me. i dont know what a prerooted ROM is. im sorry im such a noob and sorry for being a hassle by asking these questions but i dont want to ruin my phone the first time i root.
shoaib12 said:
im sorry, but that made no sense to me. i dont know what a prerooted ROM is. im sorry im such a noob and sorry for being a hassle by asking these questions but i dont want to ruin my phone the first time i root.
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You have to unlock the bootloader to flash a prerooted Rom (a Rim that is rooted) but i don't recommend this methode since you have to unlock the bl
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
so what is the best method for me to use as a noob with a sony erricson xperia arc version 2.3.4 build .62
anyone got an answer?
shoaib12 said:
so what is the best method for me to use as a noob with a sony erricson xperia arc version 2.3.4 build .62
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If you have bootloader locked you will need to down grade your firmware to build 42 do this download program called flashtools available on xda.
Download from xda the .42 file use flashtools to load on to phone.
Then root with either zergrush method or from flashtools.
Once rooted use ota to update to latest build 62
if bootloader is unlocked then do as described in previous posts.
All software and tools are available in general or q&a sections.
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shoaib12 said:
anyone got an answer?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558114
Use this if you downgraded your phone
Sent from my LT18i using XDA
okay, so i have unlocked bootloader. can someone give me a link to how i can root my phone. if i root my phone will i loose everything? like how i lost it all when i unlocked bootloader.
shoaib12 said:
okay, so i have unlocked bootloader. can someone give me a link to how i can root my phone. if i root my phone will i loose everything? like how i lost it all when i unlocked bootloader.
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There's nothing to be lost.. Dont worry.. And u can always relock your bootloader and get the warranty back.. But u wont be able to get the drm keys back..
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I have the same problem...
With the same spec, how the best tutorial for noob like me..?

[Q] Install CWM on stock

I already have root using DoomLord one click method on stock ICS on my Arc S. I now need CWM. Is there any way to get CWM on there without installing a full ICS mod and without losing my existing setup?
deadman3000 said:
I already have root using DoomLord one click method on stock ICS on my Arc S. I now need CWM. Is there any way to get CWM on there without installing a full ICS mod and without losing my existing setup?
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flash this kernel.it's official with cwm preinstalled.
If your phone is rooted you can install CWM with flash tool.
cosmyndemeter said:
flash this kernel.it's official with cwm preinstalled.
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How do I flash that with ADB again? I can't find Fastboot.
EDIT: Nervermind I found it. Thx.
Use Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the Google Play store. More details can be found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840.
mukunth said:
Use Xperia CWM Auto-Installer from the Google Play store. More details can be found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840.
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I thought that is for Gingerbread only?
hush66 said:
I thought that is for Gingerbread only?
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Nope I am using ics and installed cwm recovery this way and it is working fine
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hush66 said:
I thought that is for Gingerbread only?
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It works on ICS but you'll need a patch to fix offline charging.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840

Epic Failure while trying to flash/root my ARC ICS 4.0.4

So today after watching tutorial videos and reading about it I finally made my mind and decided to flash/root my xperia arc. The build no of my stock was .431 now what I did was download the '.431 ready to root ftf' and flashed my phone, now when I tried to root it it gave me several errors mkdir failed for tmp, File exists and rm failed for *, No such file or directory and to make thing worse the memory card messed up and I had to format it and lost all the data. Now I've recovered the phone using pc companion but I failed very badly
I have no idea what exactly did I do wrong?
assassin8 said:
what exactly did I do wrong?
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Not a clue, the memory card shouldn't have been affected so god knows. Just start over.
XperienceD said:
Not a clue, the memory card shouldn't have been affected so god knows. Just start over.
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is there any other way of rooting my device? like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it? and how do I go about cfw/kernel/mods in a unlocked bootloader?
assassin8 said:
like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it?
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Yep.
assassin8 said:
and how do I go about cfw/kernel/mods in a unlocked bootloader?
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Read the stickys, and the individual threads for instructions.
Go to setting after flash the ready to root 4.0.3. Click at xperia. Click connectivity. Click USB connection mode. Choose MSC. The default is MTP if i not mistaken. Then root your phone and flash back 4.0.4 kernel.
This method i using when i root my phone last week. Before that it was giving me so many error.
Im on LOCKED BOOTLOADER while doing that
assassin8 said:
is there any other way of rooting my device? like if I unlock the bootloader will it be easier to root it?
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Yes, after unlocking the bootloader flash a kernel, and then install a custom rom that's pre-rooted. Much easier way if you don't mind not sticking with stock.
SuperMari064 said:
Yes, after unlocking the bootloader flash a kernel, and then install a custom rom that's pre-rooted. Much easier way if you don't mind not sticking with stock.
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what kernel and ROM should I get?
assassin8 said:
what kernel and ROM should I get?
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Normally I use the Arcknight kernel (Get version 3.5.1 or 3.3 because 3.6 is broken), but since Sony released the new .587 build I'm sticking with this kernel for now.
Now with Roms I suggest you go with this one its really good .
Okay I just rooted it sucessfully but I kept the bootloader locked.
How do I flash Arcknight 3.5.4 on my locked bootloader?
assassin8 said:
How do I flash Arcknight 3.5.4 on my locked bootloader?
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You can't.
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XperienceD said:
You can't.
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So how do I go about getting 'Xperia Ice Bean 4.0.4'?
If that's not possible then can you please recommend some good ROMs for locked BL if there are any?
assassin8 said:
So how do I go about getting 'Xperia Ice Bean 4.0.4'?
If that's not possible then can you please recommend some good ROMs for locked BL if there are any?
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If you're going to root then you might as well unlock the BL. If IceBean needs a custom kernel then you can't use it, if not follow the instructions.
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I unlocked the bootloader and now running cyanogen mod
however the usb transfer speed is rather slow, around 2.5mbps?

[Q] Problem Install Kernel

Hello guys!
I'm trying to install [CM10.2] LegacyXperia but i have serious problems.
I rooted and already have a CWM, but i think i have to install a new kernel, can you explain me who to do that?
i tried every programs for nothing xD
With flashtool i got error saying that phone is not rooted but it is.
Hope for help.
joaoandre23 said:
Hello guys!
I'm trying to install [CM10.2] LegacyXperia but i have serious problems.
I rooted and already have a CWM, but i think i have to install a new kernel, can you explain me who to do that?
i tried every programs for nothing xD
With flashtool i got error saying that phone is not rooted but it is.
Hope for help.
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The rooted error in flashtool means your boatloader isn't unlocked... You will need to unlock boatloader to flash custom kernels...
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
Who?
Attitude.SSJ said:
The rooted error in flashtool means your boatloader isn't unlocked... You will need to unlock boatloader to flash custom kernels...
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Who to do that? unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com Only way?
to hard by that way xD
joaoandre23 said:
Who to do that? unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com Only way?
to hard by that way xD
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If you follow the instructions closely, there should be no problems.
Make sure you read the requirements first.
If your phone is built before 12W11 (check under battery), you can also use test point method.
For more info, search. Been discussed ****loads of times.

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