Hello,
I've tried to root my S0-03D several times already, and I only managed to do so once...
Anyways, even when I managed to Root it, the Phone changed from Acro HD to Acro S.
Due to that I lost signal...
I always keep flashing my phone back to 'Stock 2.3.7 Docomo', and by doing so I can get an official 4.0.4 update.
Is there a way to Root the Acro HD while in 4.0.4 ?
Without downgrade or changing it to the non-japanese version?
I've spent a week already on this and I'm about to give up...
Right now my phone is, yet again, on Stock 2.3.7 Docomo, everything works. full Signal.
I can root it with the instructions given on the site but again, I get an X above the signal bar.
Lets say I do it again, is there a way to make the 4.0.4 Rooted Acro S => back as an AcroHD ? still 4.0.4 while keeping the root ?
Thanks in advance.
For iCS 4.0.4 have you tried this??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
auni said:
For iCS 4.0.4 have you tried this??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
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I have... I always get the restore/backup file not found within the system/app error.
Even when installing the apk's, it doesn't work... Is there a way to push the files into the system ? without rooting your phone, can you change files within the root directory ?
I also tried option #3 (for newer devices), but after a while I just closed the cmd window - didn't seem to do anything...
I'm running Win 8 x64... should I run it as Admin? as Win XP app. ?
1. I tried just pressing the file, which led me to the backup.apk not found.
2. running the file as Admin doesn't seem to work...
3. and running CMD as Admin and going to the dir:\runme ENTER doesn't work as well, same as the 1st option.
Anything else I should try with this method ? I guess its working for European acro S but not for the Japanese one
4. I tried the 5 step (*.bat files) method which didn't work and seemed too complicated with the error windows popping up all the time.
5. and the 2 step method, which actually worked, rooted my phone and gave me 4.0.4 but, Acro S with no reception/signal.
I'm gonna update to 4.0.4 again via the pc companion...
from 2.3.7 - 6.0.A.5.12
to 4.0.4 - 6.1.F.0.106
I'll try that method again X_X"
This is what I did now after I ran it:
Make a choice: 3
Please connect Xperia device with enabled USB-Debugging now to your Computer
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Going to copy over some files ...
43 KB/s (442 bytes in 0.010s)
55 KB/s (170 bytes in 0.003s)
Starting restore operation, please look on your device and confirm restore!
after that press anykey here in the console
Press any key to continue . . .
After restore is confirmed please look on your device and choose "Service Tests
-> Display" in Service menu and WAIT THERE!"
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cmp=com.sonyericsson.android.s
ervicemenu/.ServiceMainMenu }
処理中 /data/local/tmp/onload.sh ...
I'm stuck at the same place, the phone's monitor is all white, guess it will be stuck like this till the battery drains...
I'm waiting as told (too bad he didn't mention how much min. it should take - approx.)
I've seen some other people who ran into this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39058722
*clickin' back* back to the phone's "desktop" - Closed the CMD on the pc.
Trying #1 again...
Edited the Runme.bat file
instead of system-app location I wrote: /mnt/sdcard/external_sd/APK/
This time it actually opened it on the android and I pressed the RESTORE button but ...
Pushing busybox....
4685 KB/s (1085140 bytes in 0.226s)
Pushing su binary ....
3403 KB/s (380532 bytes in 0.109s)
Pushing Superuser app
3252 KB/s (1468798 bytes in 0.441s)
Making busybox runable ...
27 KB/s (57 bytes in 0.002s)
Pushing fake Backup
3293 KB/s (73728 bytes in 0.021s)
Extracting fakebackup on device ...
Watch now your device. Select the backup named RootMe and restore it!
Starting: Intent { act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.L
AUNCHER] cmp=com.sonyericsson.vendor.backuprestore/.ui.BackupActivity }
If all is successful i will tell you, if not this shell will run forever.
Running ......
Doesn't seem to do anything...
I tried editing again, this time : system-app-Backup-wizard.apk (changed 3 entries I think)
but got the same result... after I press the RESTORE button nothing changes in the CMD...
Unfortunately there's no way to push the restoreback apk in to system/app without root access. I don't have and ACRO HD, rather i had Xperia S.
Wait for some one who has ACRO S or ACRO HD to reply.
auni said:
For rooting ICS 4.0.4 with build number 0.45/0.50
this is the root process:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
But, If the device is in 0.55 build number then u need unlock the bootloader.
Or you can wait for the Jelly Bean upgrade, since it will release within couple of weeks i believe.
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I've noticed what you said on another thread and...
You think that if I'll unlock the bootloader I'll be able to root ?
I've got 0.106 after all ...
Is there anyone who tried Option #3 ? (for new devices)
Can I just downgrade the kernel to 0.55 or 0.50/45 so I can root it and then re-upgrade to 0.106 ? (not sure if its possible, and if so, how?!)
Again, thanks :good:
EDIT:
Also, I've checked my Rooting status and it says: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO.
It said YES before I started all the flashing... I guess that updating it to 4.0.4 via PC Companion, locks the bootloader. X_X
Does it means that I can't root my phone?
Unless I flash it?
EDIT2:
I've created my own *.ftf so I'll try to root again...
FTF creation/backup :
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
EDIT3:
The only thing that was missing was my own baked FTF file..
Since I managed to do it, the rest of the rooting process went smoothly .. my phone is super fast, very fine tuned and rooted
Thanks to everyone who showed interest in this thread and tried to help me..
Have a great weekend!
major9686 said:
I've noticed what you said on another thread and...
You think that if I'll unlock the bootloader I'll be able to root ?
I've got 0.106 after all ...
Is there anyone who tried Option #3 ? (for new devices)
Can I just downgrade the kernel to 0.55 or 0.50/45 so I can root it and then re-upgrade to 0.106 ? (not sure if its possible, and if so, how?!)
Again, thanks :good:
EDIT:
Also, I've checked my Rooting status and it says: Bootloader unlock allowed: NO.
It said YES before I started all the flashing... I guess that updating it to 4.0.4 via PC Companion, locks the bootloader. X_X
Does it means that I can't root my phone?
Unless I flash it?
EDIT2:
I've created my own *.ftf so I'll try to root again...
FTF creation/backup :
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
EDIT3:
The only thing that was missing was my own baked FTF file..
Since I managed to do it, the rest of the rooting process went smoothly .. my phone is super fast, very fine tuned and rooted
Thanks to everyone who showed interest in this thread and tried to help me..
Have a great weekend!
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Glad to hear everything went well.
I was following your posts in the [Guide] Sony Xperia acro HD KDDI IS12S and docomo SO-03D root thread.
I haven't been around much to help with questions new users might have so if you could share your knowledge or help with some questions that would be great!
tgcid2040 said:
Glad to hear everything went well.
I was following your posts in the [Guide] Sony Xperia acro HD KDDI IS12S and docomo SO-03D root thread.
I haven't been around much to help with questions new users might have so if you could share your knowledge or help with some questions that would be great!
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No prob.
Though in the upcoming weeks we should get a new official JB update ..
I guess the procedure of rooting it will be the same...
you should start a japanese QnA thread or just a simple japanese general thread and share what worked for you specially because your acro hd doesnt have its own dedicated forum, since it was made specially for the japanese market [though i think one could be made as a subforum here in s-acro s-ion forum]
us filipinos have a philippine thread in the general forum and everybody shares what worked for their device so that others could learn too
I'll just post the steps here :
1. if you have 2.3.7 just connect to the computer to get the official 4.0.4 via Sony PC Companion.
2. once you have 4.0.4 just back it up by following the steps in this link:
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/how-to-create-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
That's how to create your own Official 4.0.4 with the japanese kernel/firmware.
3. Once you created your own 4.0.4 FTF file continue to this link:
Japanese Ver.http://blog.huhka.com/2012/11/xperia-acro-hd-docomo-so-03d.html
English Translation http://lemmymorgan.com/root-sony-xperia-acro-hd-soi12-sony-xperia-acro-hd-so-03d-sony-xperia-acro-s-in-two-quick-steps/
There's a list of files in both sites, download everything just in case...
You'll end up with 3 *.FTF files ...
1. The one you baked - Acro HD 4.0.4 - to keep the official japanese kernel
2. The generic - Acro HD 2.3.7 - for root step A
3. the easy to root kernel - Acro S 4.0.4 - for root step B
According to this I don't think you lose any of your data but be sure to back it up just in case ...
EDIT:
I don't wanna just copy-paste what these guys wrote and take credit for it so... just visit the links
thank you very much!
thangvh said:
thank you very much!
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you welcome ..
you guys should consider getting the Xperia Z1f
Same size as the Acro HD...
Well, I'm gonna wait couple of months and then get a 2nd hand one
I'll give my current one to the misses ... X10 is already turning itself off even with full battery charge
ICS 4.0.4 Build number 6.1.F.0.128
thangvh said:
thank you very much!
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Hi guys,
VERY new to the Android world so appreciate your help. Just got a new Xperia SO-03D from NTT in Japan and am looking to root my phone after reading about it.Tried several "one-click" rooting solutions found on youtube and neither worked. From what I can tell, many solutions were done on ICS 4.0.4 with older build numbers but the one I have (6.1.F.0.128) seems to be too new to have any solutions that works? I then stumbled upon this thread and before I venture onto what looks like a more complicated way to root this phone, does anyone know if this should work with the build number? In case anyone is wondering, I am in Japan and plan to stay with Docomo. However, I don't read Japanese (yet) so am leary to try solutions posted by Japanese developer community. Appreciate any help you can provide!
By the way, I did backup my phone via PCCompanion so if I try and fail (and brick the phone), I should be able to bring it back right? Company phone so can't afford to brick it for good
major9686 said:
I'll just post the steps here :
1. if you have 2.3.7 just connect to the computer to get the official 4.0.4 via Sony PC Companion.
2. once you have 4.0.4 just back it up by following the steps in this link:
http://mytechencounters.wordpress.com/2012/06/12/how-to-create-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
That's how to create your own Official 4.0.4 with the japanese kernel/firmware.
3. Once you created your own 4.0.4 FTF file continue to this link:
Japanese Ver.http://blog.huhka.com/2012/11/xperia-acro-hd-docomo-so-03d.html
English Translation http://lemmymorgan.com/root-sony-xperia-acro-hd-soi12-sony-xperia-acro-hd-so-03d-sony-xperia-acro-s-in-two-quick-steps/
There's a list of files in both sites, download everything just in case...
You'll end up with 3 *.FTF files ...
1. The one you baked - Acro HD 4.0.4 - to keep the official japanese kernel
2. The generic - Acro HD 2.3.7 - for root step A
3. the easy to root kernel - Acro S 4.0.4 - for root step B
According to this I don't think you lose any of your data but be sure to back it up just in case ...
EDIT:
I don't wanna just copy-paste what these guys wrote and take credit for it so... just visit the links
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Just do whats written here, if you cant understand Japanese just use {Google Translate}
Thank you very much for your reply.
A friend suggested another one-click solution and this one actually works. Since I'm a noobie, the forum won't let me post the url. If anyone else needs it, try googling xperia hagurekamome rootkitv3.
I was able to root the phone and installed Titanium to verify root. Just drop the link into google translate and it's pretty simple like other one click solutions. Hopefully this is helpful to someone later too.
wngzro07 said:
Thank you very much for your reply.
A friend suggested another one-click solution and this one actually works. Since I'm a noobie, the forum won't let me post the url. If anyone else needs it, try googling xperia hagurekamome rootkitv3.
I was able to root the phone and installed Titanium to verify root. Just drop the link into google translate and it's pretty simple like other one click solutions. Hopefully this is helpful to someone later too.
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Thanks mate...
I'll add the link here:
http://xperia.hagurekamome.biz/index.php?RootKitV3
jb
need for jelly bean 96
Mahmoud Halem said:
need for jelly bean 96
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Good evening.
What do you mean by "jelly-bean 96" ?
You mean *.96 ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455681
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2436654
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538328
You can try to backup your phone first and then roll-back to 2.3.7 with the PC application.
after that do the 4.0.4 update and create your own *.ftf file:
after that you simply flash it while mixing it up with the 4.1.2 *.ftf, keeping what you need from your official update, so it will work with your provider. (get cellular bars, etc.)
Just go through the links I provided or search for my old messages on the forum, I'm sure you'll find a fix.
btw, do you have Acro HD or Acro S ?
major9686 said:
Good evening.
What do you mean by "jelly-bean 96" ?
You mean *.96 ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2455681
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2436654
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538328
You can try to backup your phone first and then roll-back to 2.3.7 with the PC application.
after that do the 4.0.4 update and create your own *.ftf file:
after that you simply flash it while mixing it up with the 4.1.2 *.ftf, keeping what you need from your official update, so it will work with your provider. (get cellular bars, etc.)
Just go through the links I provided or search for my old messages on the forum, I'm sure you'll find a fix.
btw, do you have Acro HD or Acro S ?
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thxXx all things done well (Y) .. i have acro s ... but i don't know what's the differents ???
Mahmoud Halem said:
thxXx all things done well (Y) .. i have acro s ... but i don't know what's the differents ???
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This thread is for people with ACRO HD
ACRO HD => japanese version
ACRO S => other countries
Its easier to flash ACRO S, and it still get updates from time to time.. unlike the japanese ver.
So you should have it quite easy, rooting the flashing your phone... If I'm not mistaken Acro S got an official JB update...
try some other threads ... and you can root/flash/update easily with 1 click softwares ...
just search the forum
Have a nice day
Related
Where is 2.3.2? I m having trouble rooting with 2.3.3
some people said it has to do with security issue?
Anyone has a back up of 2.3.2 so I can try?
On the 2.3.3 I'm stuck on step 7...
I can look on my laptop when I get back to it tonight. It might be 2.3.2.
If you can't get superoneclick to work at all try DoomLord. I got impatient and rooted with DoomLord. It worked on the first try.
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
so instead of typing that into google or bing, finding several 2.3.2 sites to choose to download it from, doing that and getting on, you choose to start a thread and expect someone to upload a copy and you'll just wait for them to take care of it for you.
got it.
dustin4vn said:
Where is 2.3.2? I m having trouble rooting with 2.3.3
some people said it has to do with security issue?
Anyone has a back up of 2.3.2 so I can try?
On the 2.3.3 I'm stuck on step 7...
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Well what version is your phones software? If its v10J I've read its unrootable and so I used the ubricking guide sticky at the top to downgrade my phone to the Korean rom and get root and ADB'd back to stock ATT 2.3.5. But to answer your question you can get Superoneclick 2.3.2 from - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597488 the nitro unbrick guide sticky its in post #1 try mirror 2 it worked for me.
dude? I actually searched several different websites. The official download from the website leads to some random weird website. Found one on 4shared but the link isn't working, another one on 4shared and it's dead. I also went to a website under a user signature which lead to a german forum, link also dead...
scott0 said:
so instead of typing that into google or bing, finding several 2.3.2 sites to choose to download it from, doing that and getting on, you choose to start a thread and expect someone to upload a copy and you'll just wait for them to take care of it for you.
got it.
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superoneclick 2.3.2
I found it but cant post it, cuz im a new user
Please use 4shared or Depositfiles
kingofgames13 said:
I found it but cant post it, cuz im a new user
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I have google search every webpages on the internet, I can not find this version, so please kindly upload to 4shared.com or depositfiles.com and shared the link.
Please anyone else help too as I cant do any real thing with my phone help to put a on my face....
As far as I know and I'm not 100% sure but SuperOneClick does not work for this phone, thats the understanding I have or we'd all be done with posting the same question that I have been guilty of posting and that is 'How to Root' our LG Nitro HD/ LG Optimus LTE or what ever they want to call our phones lol
SuperOneClick v2.3.2
Hello everyone.
There is anyone who could post a link for downloading SuperOneClick v2.3.2.
So far, I could not be able to download such file from any sources...
Many thanks in advance!!!
salvadorres said:
Hello everyone.
There is anyone who could post a link for downloading SuperOneClick v2.3.2.
So far, I could not be able to download such file from any sources...
Many thanks in advance!!!
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You don't need it. In other words its not needed to root. Besides it only worked on ATT's v10f Gingerbread dated Nov 2011. Any newer version, doesn't work.
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
Hello xda forum!
I´m kinda noob in the world of custimizing android devices, my first device was a SGA so that was an easy one, but now I have a xperia arc s with the official 4.0.4 rom made by sony the build number is 4.1.B.0 and I want to root it but i can´t, I have tried the DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su.zip method but it failed i think because it requires the build no 4.1.A , the 2nd atempt was to flash a kernel made also by doomlord to put the build number into 4.1.A or somthing like that but it also failed becuse i can´t boot into fastboot mode, so i made a research around xda forum and I found that some devices are locked by the mobile operator, so they can´t boot into fastboot mode. Now my question is does this device is rubish or do I have a solution? what can i do?
thanx!! to all the people that can help me.
P.D.1: sorry for my bad english xD
P.D.2: don´t be like "uuhh! look around xda, you´ll find the answer" please I need some help.
psychonation said:
P.D.2: don´t be like "uuhh! look around xda, you´ll find the answer" please I need some help.
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Read the stickys, guides or one of the other threads just like this asking the SAME EXACT QUESTION...
Have you read the THREE threads on THE SAME PAGE you decided to post your question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871981
thanx!
XperienceD said:
Read the stickys, guides or one of the other threads just like this asking the SAME EXACT QUESTION...
Have you read the THREE threads on THE SAME PAGE you decided to post your question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871981
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Thanx you save my life jeje i finally rooted my phone!! so glad!!
could you?
psychonation said:
Thanx you save my life jeje i finally rooted my phone!! so glad!!
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Could you tell me which thread you did ?
arc s
Hello fellows
am using sony Ericsson Arc S
Lt18i
4.0.4
2.6.32.9-perf kernel
4.1.b.0.587 build
i try to make it Root
but i was not able to do it
even i followed the links
can any one help me please
thank you
thilan said:
even i followed the links
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XperienceD said:
Rooting:
- What is rooting and why should I do it? The pros & cons of Android rooting
Rooting methods for the XPERIA line of Phones has constantly changed from apps to Pre-Rooted ROMs and Kernels. A Google search of "root -insert device name-" should help to find the specific method for your Phone but the following link is well worth reading - [How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
References:
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 18.12.2012]
[ROOT+BB+CWM] ICS and non rootable GB build
[ROOT][NOOB GUIDE][for unlock BL] For Official ICS 4.0.4
[HOW-TO][FTF] Root and CWM with the latest 9.0.1.D.0.10 firmware
[ROOT&MORE]Xperia 2012 line Flashtool + prerooted system.img + Sony fw FTF + addons
{Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )
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Xperia arc s rooting problem !
Guys Noob Here ! Help m out I downloaded the flashtool , ready to root file , and kernel for Arc s , doom rooting kit too and started Updating , it flashed my phone , but when i started the runme.exe file it said that ' adb drivers are not updated something like that and its killing the process ! i didn't knew what to do ! so then i installed the kernel ! now my phone is very much slow not useable ! new apps came that are foursqaure but not SU user the root apps ! what to do ? how do i downgrade or fix tis problem ! my phone is almost dead :X :crying: :crying:
Yes then update your phone's ADB drivers.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
Hi All,
Since this is my first post I am unable to ask this in the relevant thread so apologies. I was just wondering if the excellent rooting toolkit posted on the other thread is available with JB instead of ICS? I know there are guides to flashing xperia arc LT15i to JB but none I can find that don't require the bootloader unlocked..
Thanks for your support
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irishbouncer said:
Hi All,
Since this is my first post I am unable to ask this in the relevant thread so apologies. I was just wondering if the excellent rooting toolkit posted on the other thread is available with JB instead of ICS? I know there are guides to flashing xperia arc LT15i to JB but none I can find that don't require the bootloader unlocked..
Thanks for your support
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Why would you need it? There is no JB for our phones, so it is not needed. All custom ROMs are already rooted, so you don't need to do anything.
Perhaps I misunderstand the process then, I understood that in order to upgrade phone I had to have bootloader unlocked OR phone rooted. I am basing this assumption on the information I found androidgadgematic.com/2012/09/root-sony-xperia-arc-lt15-arc-s-lt18-ics.html you mention that there is no JB for xperia but I have seen several vids on youtube that claim otherwise, but again I stand to be corrected.
In essence I have an xperia arc LT15i running GB that I cannot unlock the bootloader on and I am trying to find a way to upgrade it to JB. I have been searching here, youtube, xperia blog etc but cannot find a way to do this with bootloader locked. Then I came across the method linked earlier that seems to do the job for ICS but would like JB.
Hope my rambling makes sense...
thanks again for your time
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irishbouncer said:
I have been searching here, youtube, xperia blog etc but cannot find a way to do this with bootloader locked.
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It amazes me how many new members sign up here, come straight to Q&A claiming to have searched, this that and the other then ask a question which they could find the answer for in the stickys prefixed [GUIDE] in General.
Click the first link in my sig and read from start to finish, then you might understand a bit better.
with respect I have spent over 2 days searching this site for information, perhaps I mis-understood it or was looking at the wrong info but that does not change the fact that I have genuinely tried to find an answer myself prior to posting. I think this is borne out by both the xda link and the link to androidgadgematic. It is unfair of you to assume that I am misrepresenting myself.
I would much prefer to have found a solution myself as it is faster and avoids these situations I will have a look at the links you have indicated
thanks
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irishbouncer said:
It is unfair of you to assume that I am misrepresenting myself.
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I assume it based on the fact that 9 out of 10 users who say they have searched actually haven't which 9 times out of 10 is usually proven by a Google search of the actual thread title they started theirs with, and if you have actually spent 2 days looking then I'm amazed you don't seem to have read any of the stickys or JB type ROM threads either which would have answered your query of having a locked boot loader.
Anyway, let us know how you get on.
I take your point and thanks for the links I have since rooted phone and installed CWM, Someguyfromhell mentioned no JB for Arc yet I see ROMs here which is somewhat confusing can you clarify?
Thanks
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irishbouncer said:
I take your point and thanks for the links
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People either get it or they don't, I just wish more did as they mistake my directness for arrogance, I call it how I see it and happy to help those who have gone some way to helping themselves and now you have, lets move on.
irishbouncer said:
Someguyfromhell mentioned no JB for Arc yet I see ROMs here which is somewhat confusing can you clarify?
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The clues in the title - [CM10 Based][MIUI CM10 Based], it's not officially been released and as someguy has already said custom ROMs will be rooted anyway so you don't have to. First thing to do now you're rooted is to backup your Phone in CWM then start looking at flashing ROMs.
So after a lot of reading tonight I think I see my issue, I checked se site and ICS is available for LT15i but clearly not released by my carrier (PC companion says I am up to date on (GB 3.0.1.A.0.145 sigh). I could install the stock rom if my phone was able to have bootloader unlocked (*#*#7378423#*#* bootloader not shown in configuration menu) and apparently there is no way to do this other than pay for it which sucks!
The only alternative is to install a custom ROM that works with a locked bootloader but I cannot figure out which ones will work for me so for now I think I just have to wait for my carrier or fork out €€€...
Thanks for your help and patience
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irishbouncer said:
So after a lot of reading tonight I think I see my issue, I checked se site and ICS is available for LT15i but clearly not released by my carrier (PC companion says I am up to date on (GB 3.0.1.A.0.145 sigh). I could install the stock rom if my phone was able to have bootloader unlocked (*#*#7378423#*#* bootloader not shown in configuration menu) and apparently there is no way to do this other than pay for it which sucks!
The only alternative is to install a custom ROM that works with a locked bootloader but I cannot figure out which ones will work for me so for now I think I just have to wait for my carrier or fork out €€€...
Thanks for your help and patience
B
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You don't need unlocked bootloader to install stock ROM. If you do it via Flashtool.
I have tried installing 4.1.A.0.562 (perhaps this is not the correct ROM) using flashtool (using flashmode) and it bombed out then I tried xpart cwm but same result just looked at your ROM link and will try again with 4.1.B.0.431
Cheers
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irishbouncer said:
I have tried installing 4.1.A.0.562 (perhaps this is not the correct ROM) using flashtool (using flashmode) and it bombed out then I tried xpart cwm but same result just looked at your ROM link and will try again with 4.1.B.0.431
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Hi irish, just a few comments, not sure how you've read my guide and come away with the conclusion that you need to unlock the bootloader to update your ROM or why you're trying to flash 2 old ROMs when I link to the latest 587. Patience is key.
ok so a severe case of brain fart I think, back when I tried this at the start of the week the flashboot failed hence my assumption that it was related to bootloader locked and hence my chasing down rabbit holes began. Looks like it was all down to having MTP enabled!! I am flashing A version of 587 I found earlier in the week (could not fine a link a 587 ROM on your post but this post indicates that 431 is oldest for LT15i.....?. Anyway it is flashing now and I will let you know how it goes. Thanks again for your assistance. I think I have been reading so many posts and hoping back and forth I have tied myself in knots
Thanks again
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I think I have been reading so many posts and hoping back and forth I have tied myself in knots
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It can happen. Sorry about the link, I wrote a guide specifically for the Arc which you can find HERE and forgot I'd removed it from my sig so my bad on that. You can find a 587 ftf HERE
Guys
So sorry I had thought I had posted an update, needless to say all worked well for me. Thanks again for all the help
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Hi guys
I have a Sony Xperia S totally new, firs of all i already updated it to ICS 4.0.4 Compilation 6.1.A.2.55, and the bootloader is Locked
Wich is the best way for root it?
and if somebody can show me a very easy guide to do it, i realy appreciate it
Please Help Me
Thanks in Advance
adge24 said:
Hi guys
I have a Sony Xperia S totally new, firs of all i already updated it to ICS 4.0.4 Compilation 6.1.A.2.55, and the bootloader is Locked
Wich is the best way for root it?
and if somebody can show me a very easy guide to do it, i realy appreciate it
Please Help Me
Thanks in Advance
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Best one I've found (used it myself) is this one - http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/rooting-xperia-s.html
moskwiz said:
Best one I've found (used it myself) is this one - http://www.xperiagamer.com/Beginners-Guides/rooting-xperia-s.html
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"Always working" method is flash 6.1.A.2.50 with Flashtool (without wiping anything, except if you wish) and root with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Rooting itself is done in 5 minutes. Flashing? Also 5 mins.
6.1.A.2.55 firmware is not rootable, you can just flash prerooted .55 rom in CWM, but for that you still need rooted .50.
Hello fellows
am using sony Ericsson Arc S
Lt18i
4.0.4
2.6.32.9-perf - kernel
4.1.b.0.587 - build
i try to make it Root
but i was not able to do it
even i followed the links
can any one help me please
thank you
XperienceD said:
Rooting:
- What is rooting and why should I do it? The pros & cons of Android rooting
Rooting methods for the XPERIA line of Phones has constantly changed from apps to Pre-Rooted ROMs and Kernels. A Google search of "root -insert device name-" should help to find the specific method for your Phone but the following link is well worth reading - [How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
References:
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 18.12.2012]
[ROOT+BB+CWM] ICS and non rootable GB build
[ROOT][NOOB GUIDE][for unlock BL] For Official ICS 4.0.4
[HOW-TO][FTF] Root and CWM with the latest 9.0.1.D.0.10 firmware
[ROOT&MORE]Xperia 2012 line Flashtool + prerooted system.img + Sony fw FTF + addons
{Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )
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Thx
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could you please tell me what i have to do now
i feel i have installed the 431
and how i can enable root now ?
thx
root tool
XperienceD said:
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when i run the root tools
its saying the below messages
i think system is can not be modified
is there any solution please
Give this a watch...
hey
XperienceD said:
Give this a watch...
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can you guess where am doing the mistake please
thx
thilan said:
can you guess where am doing the mistake
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I can't "guess" no, especially with such little feedback of what you're doing.
hi
XperienceD said:
I can't "guess" no, especially with such little feedback of what you're doing.
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i think i have downgrade the kernel
that is why when i connect with pc companion its prompting for a software update
but why the root tool is not able to write the system ?
its saying read only file system
thilan said:
i think i have downgrade the kernel
that is why when i connect with pc companion its prompting for a software update
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I can't deal with "I think", you either have or you haven't, from the video link...
The 3-step process is as follows:
- flash 4.1.B.0.587
- flash an insecure (lower build) kernel
- root using the 2011 Xperia ICS Rooting Toolkit
- flash back the 4.1.B.0.587 kernel
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...watch the video again.
rooted
XperienceD said:
I can't deal with "I think", you either have or you haven't, from the video link...
...watch the video again.
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its rooted
i have flashed with another downloadable kernel
when i run root tool kit
i also keep the flah tools also running
then its installed some driver and did it
after rooting
what are the benefits that i can get ?
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There are a lot of reasons as to why rooting is great! Here's a google search
Main benefits include debloating your phone of useless apps that were once not removable, modding your phone with different features, and tweaking your phone to make it faster
good luck!
thilan said:
its rooted
i have flashed with another downloadable kernel
when i run root tool kit
i also keep the flah tools also running
then its installed some driver and did it
after rooting
what are the benefits that i can get ?
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Great stuff, however you should already know what it's for before doing it. See jmans link.
root update
XperienceD said:
Great stuff, however you should already know what it's for before doing it. See jmans link.
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i have root my arc s
by downgrading kernel
if i update it back
will i lose the root facilities ?
as it can not be updated by pc Companion and update service
need a help
thx