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[Q] Can the stock 4.0.4 be rooted?

I'd like to know if you can root the stock 4.0.4

wrong section
well this is the wrong section but still
4.0.4 can be rooted in 2 ways.
1) flash 4.0.4 (.431) on your phone and then flash the stock kernel of the firmware 4.0.3 (.562) and then use doomlord toolkit to root it
note: you can then flash the original stock kernel of the firmware .431
2)download ready to root .ftf and then flash using flashtool and then root ie(which is nothing but the firmware if .431 but the kernel of.562)
take help from these
ready to root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957:fingers-crossed:

3. If you have an unlocked bootloader just boot a custom kernel and install root manually or use the Xperia installer.
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Lol! That news was of 1980
Btw.wrong Section.
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smartarse93 said:
3. If you have an unlocked bootloader just boot a custom kernel and install root manually or use the Xperia installer.
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thnks for completing my post with the third step it didnt occur to me.

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Yes it can, I flashed a stock .431 ftf and used DoomLords root kit.

I had stock 4.0.3 (forget the number) on my phone and received an OTA update to 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.431) two nights ago. I still have root after applying the update.

[Q] Cannot root

Hello,
Recently i have unistalled gin2jellybean in the xperia play in order to install the stock rom 2.3.4, and when i have finished the installation i have realised that i wasn't root any more. I have tried to install it again but it is imposible. Somebody can help me, please?

Flash DoomKernel, it has an autoroot feature.
Click thanks if i helped!
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leetxperia said:
Flash DoomKernel, it has an autoroot feature.
Click thanks if i helped!
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I mean i cannot be root, not that i cannot install the gin2jellybean. So there is any posibility of being root agin?

If your boot loader is unlocked just flash superuser permissions zip in recovery! Flashing root in recovery is the best most easiest and fastest way to root any phone on any rom !

Cwm

Will i be able to install cwm on my xperia s through rom manager???
Greettz
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I never tried, I don't think it's possible. I'm using CM10 now and Rommanager says it doesn't have another recovery for me other than the one that came with the CM kernel.
If you want to install a custom recovery and keep you bootloader locked, I'd use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756346
If you already unlocked your bootloader, just flash a custom kernel like Advanced ICS kernel, that already has CWM.

Arc s cwm problem

Hello to everyone.i have some problems with my arc s.i am trying to instal a custom rom but no luck so far.my specs are : LT18i 4.0.4 central european .kernel: 4.1.b.0.587 unlocked bootloader .rooted via doomlord option.i instaled cwm recovery via x-parts and via cwm auto instaler v:5.5.0.4 from pvyparts and 5.0.2.7 from nobodyatll.none of them work.when i try rebooting in recovery my phone freezez at the sony logo..tryed both from the app and by pressing the down volume button.what should i try next? Thanks in addvance
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If your boot loader is unlocked you don't need X-Parts, flash a kernel with CMW, flash a ROM, done. Read the stickys.

The thing is my arc freezes when i try to get in cwm.
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XperienceD said:
If your boot loader is unlocked you don't need X-Parts, flash a kernel with CMW, flash a ROM, done. Read the stickys.
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I have the same problem. Can you post a link to a good kernel with included cwm?
...René

Lichtmaler said:
I have the same problem. Can you post a link to a good kernel with included cwm?
...René
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The development section isn't that hard to find is it.
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psylocbn said:
Hello to everyone.i have some problems with my arc s.i am trying to instal a custom rom but no luck so far.my specs are : LT18i 4.0.4 central european .kernel: 4.1.b.0.587 unlocked bootloader .rooted via doomlord option.i instaled cwm recovery via x-parts and via cwm auto instaler v:5.5.0.4 from pvyparts and 5.0.2.7 from nobodyatll.none of them work.when i try rebooting in recovery my phone freezez at the sony logo..tryed both from the app and by pressing the down volume button.what should i try next? Thanks in addvance
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Maybe try this-https://www.box.com/s/ydn80deft19ph4c1y8yg

[Q] Just a few Arc questions

I just have a few questions I want to get out of the way.
I have an Arc that I rooted (confirmed by the SuperUser app/ RootCheckr) I flashed a vodafone ICS rom with Flashtool. I installed CWM with X-Parts and can boot into it just fine.
But when I type in the *#*#7347 Whatever number into the Keypad it says my bootloader can't be unlocked. Yet all the signs from the stuff I mentioned above point to a rooted android device.
So without the Bootloader being unlocked I can't install custom kernels...or any custom roms? Are there any Roms I can use? I am fine staying with ICS Just curious if I have some choice in Roms.

for a locked bootloader you can't flash a custom kernel but a custom rom but not all so better read or ask carefully before flash any rom
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Try Xperia Ultimate HD by jadar
It is butter smooth and responsive ui and have a fairly good battery performance
It can be installed with locked bootloader!
I have a bootloader locked and using Xperia Ultimate HD 3.1 BETA
I suggest you to install ver2.0.3 or 3.0.2
Flashing kernel is very dangerous to your phone, consider carefully before unlocking bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920207
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