Rooting gb - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Guys can some one tell me how the hell can i root my arc s
I am using ginger bread with unlocked boot loader
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whisper_ said:
Guys can some one tell me how the hell can i root my arc s
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Seriously, is one of the numerous threads already in existence, some of which are found in the stickys not enough. Pick a guide, read it, re read it then attempt it, re read if it fails.
And before anyone jumps on my back, remember Rule 1. root my arc s 2.3.4

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Hi
can anyone please tell me if i can only just root, and nothing else like flash etc...
Aty01
Aty01 said:
Hi
can anyone please tell me if i can only just root, and nothing else like flash etc...
Aty01
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If you mean root without doing anything else then, yes you can. Zergrush method
Aty01 said:
Hi
can anyone please tell me if i can only just root, and nothing else like flash etc...
Aty01
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Although why you would want to root and not do anything else is a mystery.
Did you mean to say what can you do besides root? In that case, we would need to know what model of phone you have in order to polnt you in the right direction.
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netizenmt said:
Although why you would want to root and not do anything else is a mystery.
Did you mean to say what can you do besides root? In that case, we would need to know what model of phone you have in order to polnt you in the right direction.
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Hi
its what i was trying to say
Xperia Play R00i
android 2.3.4
Kernal Version 2.6.32.9
I used easy rooting tools took less than 2 mins just google it an download it
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I've used Flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
And used the specific menu command to use zergRush.
Remember you need to enable USB debugging in Aplications>Development
Didn't I already answer this? Use superoneclick its easy. Rooting is easy. But why just root when you can do so much more
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fma965 said:
Didn't I already answer this? Use superoneclick its easy. Rooting is easy. But why just root when you can do so much more
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hi
i tried this method, however it doesnt work. when i tried this method it comes up as Running psneuter...
it has a back screen too.
when i close the black screen it says "IF IT KEEPS LOOPING TRY DISABLING USB DEBUGGING NOW"
when i do tht it comes up as running psneuter ...
FAILED
Any Help
Try easy rooting tools mate works for me superoneclick wouldnt
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Even I had the same questions..
I'm on an R800i ..
Android: 2.3.4
Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
I just got the phone this week, so I'll be happy with the stock rom for a few months..
All I wanna do is root it, so I can remove the bloatware..
(If possible, without having to unlock the bootloader for now)
My last phone was the LG P500 .. and all I needed to root that was run the gingerbreak apk.
Any chance of that working here?
Also, there is a sticky in the dev section for how to root, but that now redirects to a page [WIP] ClockworkMod Recovery - FreeXperia page..
So really confused..
Do I install CWM and then flash that file for rooting?
(is it possible to install cwm without rooting?)
Or do I root it using some other method, and then flash CWM using what that thread says?
Uber confused..
it is not possible to root Rombuild .62 you need to downgrade your rom to.40
dang..
and for downgrading I'd have to use flashtool, right?
wouldn't that format the phone as well?
ajphoenix said:
Even I had the same questions..
I'm on an R800i ..
Android: 2.3.4
Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
I just got the phone this week, so I'll be happy with the stock rom for a few months..
All I wanna do is root it, so I can remove the bloatware..
(If possible, without having to unlock the bootloader for now)
My last phone was the LG P500 .. and all I needed to root that was run the gingerbreak apk.
Any chance of that working here?
Also, there is a sticky in the dev section for how to root, but that now redirects to a page [WIP] ClockworkMod Recovery - FreeXperia page..
So really confused..
Do I install CWM and then flash that file for rooting?
(is it possible to install cwm without rooting?)
Or do I root it using some other method, and then flash CWM using what that thread says?
Uber confused..
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First you root then u install the clockworkmod recovery. Superoneclick worked for me or use flashtool.
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MrHaPpY66 said:
First you root then u install the clockworkmod recovery. Superoneclick worked for me or use flashtool.
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Errm.. So you CAN root .62 firmware with Superoneclick?
Use easy rooting tools thats what i used an got same firmware mate
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scouse83 said:
Use easy rooting tools thats what i used an got same firmware mate
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but from what I've read, it seems .62 firmware cant be rooted
any guides on how to revert back to 0.42 or some other older version?
and will i lose my data/apps in doing so?

[Q] Xperia play help

Hey I just got a xperia play today its a r800x cdma im trying to see whats a good rom for it ... ive been searching threw the forums and found (KA12 Ice Cream Sony|new CDMA update v5) but had no luck installing it .......... i was in a boot loop I remember ..... on my droid x2 i just place the rom.zip on my phone then go to clockwork mod an flash it .... but on this xperia play its a bit different i gotta flash boot.img files to fastboot .dir which is all new to me .... the tools that I have are super one click, cwm recovery ... oh yea an flash tools ..in case i need to put stock back on .... I tried looking on youtube for a video but people just show there rom off they dont explain it..... So in short if you know a simple way of flashing roms please let me know cause this stock rom sucks //////
Didn't see this thread here. I replied in your other one.
Is your bootloader unlocked any chance?
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MrHaPpY66 said:
Is your bootloader unlocked any chance?
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nope i should ........ i know i use flash tools
MrHaPpY66 said:
Is your bootloader unlocked any chance?
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hey cant i use this link to unlock my boot loader .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487473&highlight=unlock
toppdogg93 said:
hey cant i use this link to unlock my boot loader .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487473&highlight=unlock
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No. And there are no free methods to unlock the R800x, thanks to Verizon. But if you click the link in my Signature on Aledandrissimo's name, it will take you to his site. You can have him do it for $24.00. He's very safe and reliable. All the details are there.
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netizenmt said:
No. And there are no free methods to unlock the R800x, thanks to Verizon. But if you click the link in my Signature on Aledandrissimo's name, it will take you to his site. You can have him do it for $24.00. He's very safe and reliable. All the details are there.
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Hey I found this http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/ i think I will try it ,,,, once i feel ok to if not i'll pay to get it done
toppdogg93 said:
Hey I found this http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-xperia-arc-play-neo-pro/ i think I will try it ,,,, once i feel ok to if not i'll pay to get it done
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That link is for the xplays with imei codes. The cdma version has a meid. So u can't unlock it that way. There is no way to unlock the cdma xplay for free
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Bootloader

My arc shows up as not being unlockable. Now I know how to get the sim unlocked and know how to go about unlocking it if it were possible. My question though is whether there a way of unlocking it??
I have read numerous posts and think I'm on to a loser...!
LT15i ICS with root
XperienceD said:
Have you read this THREAD, THIS or THIS?
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You have to unlock your bootloader with the testpoint method. You don't need to unlock the sim.
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Sorry, typing error, when I check the phone for bootload unlock it says I can't. Im not able to get into fast boot.
LT15i ICS with root
With the test point method as he said you can unlock your bootloader. This is a risky process to do yourself. There are also people that will do it for you for like $19usd
Check the general forum
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Bin4ry exploit on flashtool question

Hey I was wondering if the restore exploit for rooting in the latest flashtool works on xperia s LT26i 6.1.A.2.45 with locked bootloader also will I need to back anything up I have looked through the fourums for a few hours but with different people saying different things its gave me more questions than answers
Thanks in advance
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silverskittle said:
Hey I was wondering if the restore exploit for rooting in the latest flashtool works on xperia s LT26i 6.1.A.2.45 with locked bootloader also will I need to back anything up I have looked through the fourums for a few hours but with different people saying different things its gave me more questions than answers
Thanks in advance
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Yes it works with that version. You don't need to back anything up prior to rooting as it won't wipe anything.
Thanks for the reply spectre51 im glad I dont need 2 wipe my phone
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[Q] How to root

Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
senrai180 said:
Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
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does super one click work with at?
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fma965 said:
does super one click work with at?
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It would just stop at step 7, it wouldn't do anything after that.
senrai180 said:
Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
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You can flash superuser.zip in recovery if you unlock your bootloader. why do you say you cant?
216Monster said:
You can flash superuser.zip in recovery if you unlock your bootloader. why do you say you cant?
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When i check to see if bootloader can be unlocked by putting in the numbers and pound, it isnt there. :/
No.... it will show "yes" or "no"
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azailestary said:
No.... it will show "yes" or "no"
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Why isn't it there then?
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The 'bootloader unlock allowed: yes' doesnt always ahow up. It depends on the android version and some other things. Anyway, if it shows no value for it or it even doesnt show up at all, it means you cannot unlock you BL, not at least by IMEI code method. It is possible through a paid method by alejandrissimo, a well known and trusted member of xda. Just take a look on unlock-bootloader.com (maybe its free now, I dont know)
For unrooting, you should try flashtool (zerg-rush), or the unroot tool, maybe they work on r800at
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How to root
senrai180 said:
Hi, old xda guy to a new forum.I have an r8000at, but I cant manage to root it. I can't unlock the bootloader, and all this unlock stuff is new to me. I just want to root it. Anyway possible?
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Try the Zerg rush method in the develpers forum. look for it. just type Zerg Rush on the search bar... when i had my play with stuck, that was the way I got it rooted...
hi friends,
i used the "DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4] (zergRush Exploit)" to root my xperia play successfully.
i want to know that if the bootloader also be unlocked? how to check?
try the method in the Sony Unlock Bootloader Web site, there you can find how to know if it's and if you can unlock it..
r4_broadcast said:
try the method in the Sony Unlock Bootloader Web site, there you can find how to know if it's and if you can unlock it..
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Tried it, too bad I can't.
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julian280 said:
The 'bootloader unlock allowed: yes' doesnt always ahow up. It depends on the android version and some other things. Anyway, if it shows no value for it or it even doesnt show up at all, it means you cannot unlock you BL, not at least by IMEI code method. It is possible through a paid method by alejandrissimo, a well known and trusted member of xda. Just take a look on unlock-bootloader.com (maybe its free now, I dont know)
For unrooting, you should try flashtool (zerg-rush), or the unroot tool, maybe they work on r800at
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Thanks for the reply, but I already know.I'm relying on himto do a free one haha
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honming said:
hi friends,
i used the "DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4] (zergRush Exploit)" to root my xperia play successfully.
i want to know that if the bootloader also be unlocked? how to check?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23680742&postcount=1
please go to the thread and read carefully you will find what you need to know

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