Develop Bugs

[Q] if u update with SEUS (2.3.3 roted)

would i loose root if i update it via SEUS?...

Yes .. Root will be lost if u update via SEUS..
Updating Over The Air keeps root though..

But u can still flash DooMKernel to get root back.
______________________________________
Sent from Xperia Arc
~Running DooMKernel[Rev : v10][FW:4.0.A.2.368]
~Dont forget to say thanks.Just click on the lower right corner thanks button.

@rYuuk
you want to say that i can update via SEUS and flash it with that to have a root on new update?

rYuuk said:
But u can still flash DooMKernel to get root back.
______________________________________
Sent from Xperia Arc
~Running DooMKernel[Rev : v10][FW:4.0.A.2.368]
~Dont forget to say thanks.Just click on the lower right corner thanks button.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hey u can update via SEUS or FOTA (OTA) ONLY IF U ARE HAVING YOUR locked BOOTLOADER otherwise seus won't work and ota will break your phone.....
you can flash ftf files if u are having unlocked BL....

This update needs to be instaled over SEUS (OTA not work this time)
My bootloader is LOCKED
and i have root-ed 2.3.3, rooted with gingerbreak...followed tutorial on this site...
so i can update via SEUS without loosinj ROOT?

Everytime you use SEUS (PC Companion) you will remove root. Because it flashes the phone in much more extent (taking out root) compared to OTA. That's why the OTA retains the root, it just updates modules and does not entirely flash the phone.
For phones with locked bootloaders, the OTA is the way to update with root retained.

and just one question more..
what is best (your oppinions)
2.3.3 rooted
or
2.3.4 un rooted with
xLoud
zoom in picture mod
and more features

Latest 2.3.3 with root and all the features you posted is the best.
2.3.4 isn't out yet...
Sent from my LT15i using XDA Premium App

how can i do that..
2.3.3 with root and all this features from 2.3.4?

electrash said:
how can i do that..
2.3.3 with root and all this features from 2.3.4?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
2.3.4 isn't out yet.

Stock firmware (by Sony Ericsson)
4.0.A.2.368 - Android 2.3.3 (newest official) (updated launcher, CRT display off animation, theme support, xLOUD, faster boot time, ...)
This update is also available on PC Companion for most users with 3.0.1! (will kill root)
HOW TO GET A ROOTED 4.0:
1. Flash back to 2.3.2 (Arc users: use this file with Flashtool, Neo users: flash to Generic Trade Germany with Wotanserver)
2. Root with Gingerbreak, do not do anything else
3. Update from the phone (Settings -> About -> Software update)
4. Done!
Arc
Available on Wotanserver.com (click for customization list)
Flashtool (LT15i): Generic Global (mirror) -Nordic Telia Branded
Neo
Available on Wotanserver.com (click for customization list)
Flashtool: Hong Kong (not sure if it's generic, I recommend wotanserver if you don't mind losing user data)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can i flash my Arc with 4.0.A.2.368 - Android 2.3.3 and stay rooted?

electrash said:
Can i flash my Arc with 4.0.A.2.368 - Android 2.3.3 and stay rooted?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah if you flash back and ota or flash a prerooted Rom if your bootloader is unlocked.
Sent from my Glowing Arc

ROOT on upgraded 2.3.4 from SEUS
electrash said:
would i loose root if i update it via SEUS?...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The Answer to this question is c l e a r l y NO !
Here's what happened to me provided it may help someone to whom the same occured.
I was rooted 2.3.4 through dataguben's tutorial (flash .184 then .181 then gingerbreak and finish with OTA) Everything was fine then i decided to unlock bootloader to get Cyanogen and test it. Had CM7 running a few days but it doesn't support HDMI and some other stuff regarding camera. Anyway, i decided to get back to STOCKROM but for some reason, the backup i made on recovery would not restore (freezed on SE logo). I flashed back through datagubben's method but on OTA, SuRpRiSe ! ! ! ------> PHONE BRICKED !
So the OTA with unlocked Bootloader BrIcKs the phone.
REMEDY : go to http://www.mediafire.com/?g1b5j712ajx4yjd and download the small 99.8 KB relocking file. Use flashtool to relock your bootloader. Once done you'll reboot on the version you were on just before the OTA bricked the phone. Since now it's impossible to upgrade through OTA the only option left to have ROOTED 2.3.4 is to upgrade through the latest version of SEUS http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1317636927/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.10.7.exe and go for an upgrade. Once done, plug back your phone to flashtool (USE VERSION 0.4.2 or above) and click on root. Be patient as this requires flashtool to go through TWO steps to ROOT your phone. Your ARC will then reboot and you should have SUPERUSER among your applications.
Thanks to XDA community for all the great tips given here and there to help each other.
PS: If you want one full application that gives sense to a rooted phone's existence, try ROM ToolBox and that's it. It's awesome.

It is very old thread, why do you spam and refreshing this.
It is solved long time ago.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App

electrash said:
It is very old thread, why do you spam and refreshing this.
It is solved long time ago.
Sent from my LT15i using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi.
You may consider this as a spam if you like, but if this maximizes the chances for someone who's in trouble with his/her phone to find answers, i don't mind refreshing this. Besides, "out of time & context posts" helped me figure out new directions to repair my phone.
All the best ...

[Q] Does OTA update removes ROOT

Hi guys, didnt follow the forum for a while due to big problem with PC, so i need simple and clear answer to my question.
I have now baseband .56, firmware .42
Would OTA update to .62 remove ROOT or ROOT will be remain and functional.
My girl update shes xperia neo, and root remain and it is quitly functional, but dosent know how arc respond to this.
Also if ROOT is removed, how can i root it on .62
Thx

Root will remain if you upgrade OTA.

remember don't ever update ota if you unlocked the bootloader

blue-88 said:
remember don't ever update ota if you unlocked the bootloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It aint a big deal...nothing would happen! More or less you won't be able to update! Relocking the boot loader would do the thing! But if you removed some bloatware then you might consider flashing the same firmware you are using again, wiping everything and then rooting it again! And then doing the OTA update!
Making an nandroid backup before reflashing the firmware is required so that you can restore your apps and settings! Many people ran into the problem where ota update wont work even with locked boot loader and they pin pointed removing some system apps or bloatware for it! Well in that case i already suggested you!
If i helped you, hit the thanks button!
Xperia Arc |Acronium 7.2| |DooMkernel v19|

OTA Upgrade
If u want to update OTA ........
a) Your Boot loader should not be unlocked (Default setting by Sony Ericsson)
b) Root your phone which is running on .42 firmware using the latest Flashtools v 0.6.8
Note : i.First install Flash tool.
ii.Connect the phone with usb debbuging enabled.
iii.Then press the lock icon on flashtool.
iv.Phone will automatically reeboot after done
c) After rooting update your phone OTA

guys im already rooted with zergRush exploit

electrash said:
guys im already rooted with zergRush exploit
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But you gotta flash the firmware again and then root your device...again, to make sure ota is a success! That's what i wrote re!
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

Here is answer for your second question....how to root .62
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1536099
Sent from my LT15i using XDA

[Q] Help rooting android 2.3.3 Xperia Play r800at

Hello, I am new to these forums but have looked through (to the best of my ability) and have not found the solution to my problem. That problem is that I want to root my AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play r800at (android v. 2.3.3).
I had it previously rooted using the Zergrush method (was still on 2.3.3) and it worked just fine, then about a month ago (perhaps half a month) my phone automatically updated itself via the software update function. Now I cannot get root back using the Zergrush method. I also tried the SuperOneclick method to which it hangs on step #7 and I am at a loss.
What information do you need about my phone to help in figuring out any possible solution?
Thank you for your assistance and I look forward to any replies.

Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
PD: If the phone updated after November 2011 it seems you can't use zergRush, try with Flashtool

S34Qu4K3 said:
Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Indeed I have, that was the Zergrush method I mentioned previously. Thanks for asking.

I'm new with this but I think that your only solution is unlocking the bootloader and flashing a custom kernel & rom

S34Qu4K3 said:
Have you tried with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit?
PD: If the phone updated after November 2011 it seems you can't use zergRush, try with Flashtool
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If I were to use Flashtool, what kernel would I need and do I absolutely need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash said kernel? Also, is there way to relock the bootloader (with original files intact) just in case I need to return the phone to AT&T repairs/maintenance or anything?

Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces

S34Qu4K3 said:
Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oooohhh... My eyes flashed at that one!! I will try and get back to you as soon as possible!
Fingers crossed!

Good luck!
When you finish (sucessfuly I hope), if you want to unroot just update the phone with PC Companion

S34Qu4K3 said:
Ok, I've searched a bit more, seems thath you DON'T need to unlock your bootloader, just need to flash a firmware build that can be exploited by zergRush method.
I've searched and I found this (I haven't tried it)
1. Download flashtools
2. Download the .270 build Xperia_Play_3.0.1.B.0.270_ATT.rar
3. Flash the older build
4. Use flashtools to root
And you should get root acces
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep that will work. Once rooted you can update to the latest AT&T build which is .285 but you must do it OTA. If you update through your computer it will remove the root.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2

Spectre51 said:
Yep that will work. Once rooted you can update to the latest AT&T build which is .285 but you must do it OTA. If you update through your computer it will remove the root.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My fault, I didn't saw thath part :3
Btwn, can you explain me what means AT&T and OTA (off the ??) ? =)

S34Qu4K3 said:
My fault, I didn't saw thath part :3
Btwn, can you explain me what means AT&T and OTA (off the ??) ? =)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He was talking about the carrier branded rom from AT&T which is his cellular provider. OTA means over the air. Basically doing the whole update process through the phone.
Sent from my Lumia 900

Thank you =)

Dude, it totally worked!! Not a single hiccup anywhere whatsoever!!! Thank you so much!!! :highfive:
Since you were talking about OTA updating and such: If I were to root and then update to the latest build OTA is it still possible to unroot using the flashtool or whatever was used to gain root? The reason I ask this is should AT&T ever need to look at my phone...

I think that the answer is yes, just update the phone with pc companion, also you can flash again .270 firmware and the phone should get unrooted

S34Qu4K3 said:
I think that the answer is yes, just update the phone with pc companion, also you can flash again .270 firmware and the phone should get unrooted
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome, and is there anything else I should be aware of? After all I am flashing things *wink wink*

As far i know, if you want to try any room, make sure that is compatible for locked bootloaders (you phone have a locked bootloader) and for you mobile phone type , follow the instructions carefuly and if you don't understand something, ask Oh, and don't try to flash a custom kernel (like DoomKernel) with a locked bootloader beacause you will brick your phone.
That's all I can tell you

if you downgrade will you lose your files?

thanks Mercado for the mirror sight for SOC 2.3.3
Hi Mercado: Thanks for posting the updated SOC Version sight. I tried using SOC 2.1.1 on my FREELANDER SXZ-PDX0-03 tablet witout success.
I tried SOC 2.3.3 YEA :good: YEA :good:YEA :good: SUCCESS.
MANY MANY THANKS
danvidman

[Q] FW .431 upgrade to .587 and keeping root

My phone info:
Model no: LT18i (rooted with CWM installed but with locked boot-loader)
Android v: 4.0.4
Baseband: 2.6.32.9-Perf [email protected] #1
Version: 4.1.B.0.431
I wonder if there's a way to upgrade to the new version .587 without loosing root. From what I understand I will loose root if I update with Pc companion.
In OTA it says PC Companion is required and OTA won't work.
Is there a way to flash some file in CWM or flash-tool even though my bootloader is locked?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188

@ExperienceD:
Thanks but I still don't know if my root will be gone or not. The only guide for firmware change was with PC Companion or SEUS what I could find, which I believe removes root. It's so much job to root it again.

Squiver said:
@ExperienceD:
Thanks but I still don't know if my root will be gone or not. The only guide for firmware change was with PC Companion or SEUS what I could find, which I believe removes root. It's so much job to root it again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
do you know why you cant update with OTA?
Its because you have cwm, you must delete cmw recovery and try again with OTA and no if you have rooted 431 and you do the OTA, you dont lose the root
try to install the CWM Recovery and then uninstall maybe that works, but i never tried it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
But mate 1 advice, search before posting !!!

Pandemic said:
do you know why you cant update with OTA?
Its because you have cwm, you must delete cmw recovery and try again with OTA and no if you have rooted 431 and you do the OTA, you dont lose the root
try to install the CWM Recovery and then uninstall maybe that works, but i never tried it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840
But mate 1 advice, search before posting !!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That was indeed real helpful! :good: Now I see, so thanks a lot! But don't think I havn't searched for answers for hours.
Good though that I wrote about having CWM installed, since I almost missed that particular detail.
I'm not quite sure about one thing though; the part with installing and then uninstalling. Since I have CWM installed I figure I'd rather try to uninstall it first then upgrade with OTA and then reinstall it once again. (hope that's what you ment.)
Uninstalling X-parts won't be a problem but I've always thought that X-parts worked similar to "Busy-Box Installer" which can be uninstalled without loosing the "Busy-Box"-installation. But I'll try uninstalling "X-parts" first then look for uninstallation-script in the very CWM-menu if CWM still remains.
I have choosen "Survival-mode" in SuperSU to make the root survive the OTA (didn't think it would "survive" otherwise)

I've realised that the greatest challange is to uninstall CWM. Uninstalling X-parts didn't change a thing unfortunately and there's nothing from within CWM either.
I've almost given up the idea of keeping root, it seems almost impossible! But still I believe there has to be a way to uninstall CWM without wiping everything.

Squiver said:
I've almost given up the idea of keeping root, it seems almost impossible!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Back up with Titanium Backup or similar and just start from scratch.

XperienceD said:
Back up with Titanium Backup or similar and just start from scratch.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I guess there's nothing else to do; I have found that the only known way to get rid of CWM is to install stock recovery and even if I managed to uninstall it all removed system-apps could be an obstacle for OTA to work so I would have to reinstall all systemapps I have removed earlier.

[Q] Updated to 6.1.A.0.2.55 Can't get to root

I have just updated my Sony Xperia S from 6.1.A.0.2.45 to 6.1.A.0.2.55 via PC companion, after the update I wanted to root my phone again too allow some apps to have root access. As I went to check to see if my phone was rooted I noticed that it wasn't for my apps weren't allowed super user. I then attemted to root via Bin4ry like I did previously in version .45. It didn't work.
I'm wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if it has been resolved without having to unlock the bootloader / install a custom kernel, I don't want to do either of those, I just want root. Has anyone been able to root on .55 on Stock sony ICS firmware .55?

dantistruct said:
I have just updated my Sony Xperia S from 6.1.A.0.2.45 to 6.1.A.0.2.55 via PC companion, after the update I wanted to root my phone again too allow some apps to have root access. As I went to check to see if my phone was rooted I noticed that it wasn't for my apps weren't allowed super user. I then attemted to root via Bin4ry like I did previously in version .45. It didn't work.
I'm wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if it has been resolved without having to unlock the bootloader / install a custom kernel, I don't want to do either of those, I just want root. Has anyone been able to root on .55 on Stock sony ICS firmware .55?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've the same problem, I can't root this new version .55! Any ideas? Thanks

ArmDT said:
I've the same problem, I can't root this new version .55! Any ideas? Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've been reading around and they've said Bin4ry's root method hasn't yet been updated too root .55 firmware I guesss we'll have to wat :< I hope someone posts in this thread when it's released.

yup updated mine too. now i have to restart all mods,hahahaha..but the problem is the root, will try to unlock again then install custom kernel then stock kernel to gain root, then relocked again.

Simple, downgrade to .40 , root it, install CWM, download prerooted .55 system, flash via CWM , connect to flashtool, flash stock .55 ftf only kernel and baseband ...
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app

mmm273 said:
Simple, downgrade to .40 , root it, install CWM, download prerooted .55 system, flash via CWM , connect to flashtool, flash stock .55 ftf only kernel and baseband ...
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a lot, it's not so simple but I will try! :fingers-crossed:

its looks hard, but its simple, Flash--root-cwm-flash via cwm- flash kernel and baseband... about 20mins...

the problem with flashing pre rooted system, is the change in region, ive unlocked then flash recovery nozomi then flash supersu, flash stock kernel.sin,flash cwm, then relocked and deodexed my firmware,and now im reinstalling all mods on my previous rom..hahahaha..cause dont want to change region .

So you think its better unlock BL ?
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app

unlocked BL to gain root then relocked again to use download music info

mharckk said:
unlocked BL to gain root then relocked again to use download music info
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
TrackID works after unlocking and relocking bootloader? I thougt it stops working because of loosing DRM-KEYS while unlocking a bootloader.

ZyrByt said:
TrackID works after unlocking and relocking bootloader? I thougt it stops working because of loosing DRM-KEYS while unlocking a bootloader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Download music info works again if you relock you BL, but TrackID (I think) and FB music likes via Walkman will not work anymore, so it's your decision if you want to lose that functions.

and lose your waranty... for this i rootet with my way...