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[QUESTION] How to root Xperia ARC S (LT18i)

Hi guys
I really hope somebody could help me because i'm hardly searching an answer since a few days..
I'm actually in 2.3.4 with a ARC S, firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42, LOCKED bootloader
i would like to root it, and have at the end a 2.3.4 generic global firmware
Am i forced to unlock bootloader?
if yes, after this step, what should i do to have a 2.3.4 generic global fw with root a the end?
thx for help!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1190063

ha, please excuse me.
Dont hesitate to delete /move my thread if necessary.

Follow this. It worked perfectly on my Arc S:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318774
But yes, please post questions in the Q&A section
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk

Hi everyone!
I'm a recent owner of a Xperia Arc S (Orange Spain) with v2.3.4 (4.0.1.A.0.266)
I rooted the terminal with Doomlord-zergRush, it works fine.
What's the next step for have a generic global 2.3.4?

][alfak][ said:
Hi everyone!
I'm a recent owner of a Xperia Arc S (Orange Spain) with v2.3.4 (4.0.1.A.0.266)
I rooted the terminal with Doomlord-zergRush, it works fine.
What's the next step for have a generic global 2.3.4?
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I answer myself...
The secuence is:
- download flashtool. I used v0.3 in win7
- download the firm you want. My choose was Generic Middle East North Africa (Latin) - LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.42 CUSTOMIZED-MEL [1254-2282] from HERE
- Unrar the flashtool and put the firm in the folder called "firmwares"
- Connect the phone pressing "BACK" button
- Lauch the flashtool (Administrator), press Flash and follow the instructions.
Thats all!
Xperia Arc S (Orange Spain) -> unbranded 2.3.4 (4.0.2.A.0.42)

][alfak][ said:
I answer myself...
The secuence is:
- download flashtool. I used v0.3 in win7
- download the firm you want. My choose was Generic Middle East North Africa (Latin) - LT18i 4.0.2.A.0.42 CUSTOMIZED-MEL [1254-2282] from HERE
- Unrar the flashtool and put the firm in the folder called "firmwares"
- Connect the phone pressing "BACK" button
- Lauch the flashtool (Administrator), press Flash and follow the instructions.
Thats all!
Xperia Arc S (Orange Spain) -> unbranded 2.3.4 (4.0.2.A.0.42)
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hi to all expert im new on sony . i have a new ARCs is it flashing with the custom firmware my arcs will root together....???

David6632 said:
hi to all expert im new on sony . i have a new ARCs is it flashing with the custom firmware my arcs will root together....???
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You dont need to flash a custom firmware to get root, the latest version of flashtool has one-click root using zergrush.

Sony Xperia Arc S LT18i(4.0.2.a.0.42) Rooting Help needed
Hi All xperts of Xda. I am new to the android world so want serious help regarding xperia arc S rooting....
After viewing several threads I have managed to downgrade my phone using flashtool.
Then I decided to root but I am unable to do it because the command window either stucks at "daemon started successfully" or "device not found.
Kindly advise me plzz
Note that I have already installed adb drivers.....................

mengrani said:
Hi All xperts of Xda. I am new to the android world so want serious help regarding xperia arc S rooting....
After viewing several threads I have managed to downgrade my phone using flashtool.
Then I decided to root but I am unable to do it because the command window either stucks at "daemon started successfully" or "device not found.
Kindly advise me plzz
Note that I have already installed adb drivers.....................
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You're on which firmware?
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

Xperia Arc S
Hi people, how do i root my Xperia Arc S with a MacBook? I already have FlashTool. Help please!

littel help
Update you're phone to ics 4.0.4 and root with eroot

HamzaEzzaidane said:
Update you're phone to ics 4.0.4 and root with eroot
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I got a problem:
Trying to root my phone LT18i:
eroot - not working
Doomlord's root toolkit - not working
Flashtool not working - locked bootloader.
Im on stock ICS 4.0.4.
ver. - 4.1.B.0.587
Kernel - 2.6.32.9-perf
Any ideas??

Flashing unlocks boatloader?? And cyanogen question??

I've flashed my arc using some gigbeat tool. Does it mean I've unlocked my boatloader? Also there are options like install though recovery. What it means?
In many themes posts, I've found that reboot option included, what it means?
I saw cyanogen mod for arc. It's awesome and I wanna.get it. I've downloaded stable version for arc from website. What to do next??Please give me link. And can I get all Sony Ericsson features like timescape including widget , music player, facebook inside Xperia etc. Is it worth?
Xperia Arc (rooted)

1.
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=anzu
Download last one.
2. read the tutorial here
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Arc:_Full_Update_Guide
3. timescape including widget , music player, facebook inside Xperia etc.
wont work on cyanogenMOD.
it just work with STOCK ROM, STOCK KERNEL, STOCK LAUNCHER.

electrash said:
1.
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=anzu
Download last one.
2. read the tutorial here
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Arc:_Full_Update_Guide
3. timescape including widget , music player, facebook inside Xperia etc.
wont work on cyanogenMOD.
it just work with STOCK ROM, STOCK KERNEL, STOCK LAUNCHER.
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And about flashing???'
Cm is worth??
Xperia Arc (rooted)

cyanogenMOD is Clean android.
Chouse your self

electrash said:
cyanogenMOD is Clean android.
Chouse your self
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Flashing unlocks boatloader??
Xperia Arc (rooted)

Afzal57hhh said:
Flashing unlocks boatloader??
Xperia Arc (rooted)
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No. Go here http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/ for instructions
You can only unlock sim-free phones officially.

zangetsu2188 said:
No. Go here http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/ for instructions
You can only unlock sim-free phones officially.
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I mean ive flashed my arc. Does it mean I unlocked bootloader??
Xperia Arc (rooted)

no you didnt unlock it.

Afzal57hhh said:
I mean ive flashed my arc. Does it mean I unlocked bootloader??
Xperia Arc (rooted)
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No. As already stated here
zangetsu2188 said:
No. Go here http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/ for instructions
You can only unlock sim-free phones officially.
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Introducing

Hello !
I just bought my Xperia Play, I wasn't expecting it but since it's price was very low I bought it.
I'm familiar with XDA because I own a X8 too.
Can someone help me introducing to Xperia Play forum? Like telling me wich roms worth trying, some root, unlocking bootloaders or installing recoveries tutorials. Just so that I have something to start with.
Thanks in advance

DoomKernel is really good ..
And all the Xperia S themed Roms are good too
If you flash DooMKernel you have root as well...
Recommended is a unlocked bootloader

evo_racer said:
DoomKernel is really good ..
And all the Xperia S themed Roms are good too
If you flash DooMKernel you have root as well...
Recommended is a unlocked bootloader
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That's nice since I really like Xperia S style
Is there a tutorial to unlock bootloader, I'm probably not going to that now, just something like 15 days from now.
Btw is there xperia s theme, launcher and so on for stock 2.3.2 without root?

ARC S cyanogenmod (locked bootloader)

Hi guys
I want to install cyanogenmod, but i read that i have to unlock the bootloader, but i bought my phone some weeks ago and dont want to lose the warranty.
Is there a new way to install a rom with a locked bootloader?
When not, can someone tell me good roms for my phone?
edit...: sry ,first time i visit this forum. Just saw that i posted in the wrong section ://
I tried to delete this thread, but i cant

shiinix said:
Hi guys
I want to install cyanogenmod, but i read that i have to unlock the bootloader, but i bought my phone some weeks ago and dont want to lose the warranty.
Is there a new way to install a rom with a locked bootloader?
When not, can someone tell me good roms for my phone?
edit...: sry ,first time i visit this forum. Just saw that i posted in the wrong section ://
I tried to delete this thread, but i cant
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to unlock bootloader even if you lose warranty ...yes this is possible for your phone
in fact for certain releases of these phone models :
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ PLAY
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc S
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo V
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ mini
Sony Ericsson Xperia ™ mini pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ ray
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ active
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman™
Sony Xperia™ S
Sony Xperia™ P
Sony Xperia™ U
Sony Xperia™ sola
to unlock bootloader proceed with the first step at Sony site
you have to flash a stock-based ROM if you do not want to unlock bootloader
this case is the same- you lose warranty
look here for stock-based ROMs
never flash a ROM not made for your phone

that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader?

shiinix said:
that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader? Because i dont want to lose the warranty
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yes you get the point !
I understand your frustration
but there are plans to release an official ICS for this phone check Sony site or by PC Companion
in this case you will never lose warranty and ICS is very good for your... in fact amazing Arc S phone :good:
PS
yes you can flash an unrooted stock-ROM before you send it to service ..
how about if you have a hardware failure ?

Ok... thank you :good:
But arconium (stock-based rom) also recomendeds Unlocked bootloader.
The point why i dont have to root my phone is that i can flash back to an unrooted firmware and then i think the support wont know that i rooted my phone ( i hope so )

shiinix said:
that means, that i CANT install cyanogenmod with a locked bootloader?
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I like that you really want Cyanogen on your phone
me to I made a custom rom for my phone here
this rom has Cyanogen Launcher just because I like this OS
nope no chance to have Cyangoen without an unlocked bootloader
there are little chances to find one to work without S-off
It's something about base address of the kernel/protected bootloader/encryption something like this.. You have to assume the risks if you want it !

ok ! thank u very much, u helped me alot :good::good::good:
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Install ICS Custom ROMS on R800a

Hello everybody
Any one can help me i have a R800a Rooted and with CWM! with LOCKED Bootloader ,but i cant install Custom ROMS like ICS pureness , i install but they dont boot
Any one can help me with this?
I dont understand why dont boot custom roms :S

because you need to have an unlocked bootloader

I agree... I'm a noob myself but I've read enough on xda to realize that most roms will not work with locked bootloader. I have a locked bootloader R800at but I was able to flash a firmware update to 4.0.x from the R800i and then installed clockwork mod and then installed Gin2Jellybean. The reason that a lot of roms won't work btw is because you need a certain Kernel and to flash those you need an unlocked bootloader. It stinks that we need that but there is another way that I think is riskier to unlock your bootloader. It is called a test point connection. Look up Gin2Jellybean on xda as well as test point unlocking if you're interested. But I love the rom Gin2Jellybean and it is compatible with a locked bootloader. Hope this was helpful! Please press the thanks if it was so I know I helped!
Sent from my R800"i" truly R800at...but flashed a R800i and G2JB

D:
tezlewis1988 said:
because you need to have an unlocked bootloader
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u.u
KamexxTheWolf said:
I agree... I'm a noob myself but I've read enough on xda to realize that most roms will not work with locked bootloader. I have a locked bootloader R800at but I was able to flash a firmware update to 4.0.x from the R800i and then installed clockwork mod and then installed Gin2Jellybean. The reason that a lot of roms won't work btw is because you need a certain Kernel and to flash those you need an unlocked bootloader. It stinks that we need that but there is another way that I think is riskier to unlock your bootloader. It is called a test point connection. Look up Gin2Jellybean on xda as well as test point unlocking if you're interested. But I love the rom Gin2Jellybean and it is compatible with a locked bootloader. Hope this was helpful! Please press the thanks if it was so I know I helped!
Sent from my R800"i" truly R800at...but flashed a R800i and G2JB
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yes i know about Gin2Jelly i use but i wanta ICS so i need bootlaoder unlock u.u.
i think i will use Gin2Jellybean or Dixperia until have unlocked bootloader, thanks for help bro !

No problem... I hadn't hear of Dixperia before! What is it based off of?
Sent from my R800at with R800i firmware and G2JB
---------- Post added at 11:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:30 PM ----------
Also Gin2Jellybean is very compatible with most anything. Especially if you make sure you set your cpu to the performance setting in rom toolbox. And it fully supports the game pad and Crash Bandicoot as well... You will need to make backups of say crash Bandicoot though before you flash it... It will only install pretty much the bare essentials
Sent from my R800at with R800i firmware and G2JB

DDD!
KamexxTheWolf said:
No problem... I hadn't hear of Dixperia before! What is it based off of?
Sent from my R800at with R800i firmware and G2JB
---------- Post added at 11:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:30 PM ----------
Also Gin2Jellybean is very compatible with most anything. Especially if you make sure you set your cpu to the performance setting in rom toolbox. And it fully supports the game pad and Crash Bandicoot as well... You will need to make backups of say crash Bandicoot though before you flash it... It will only install pretty much the bare essentials
Sent from my R800at with R800i firmware and G2JB
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I Uncloked my bootloader via testpoitn its so easy so how can i use fastboot ? how can i install a custom kernel for install ICS pureness?
Can help me?

Sorry that's where my level of "expertise" ends I'm not sure how to do certain kernels... All I know is roms , sorry
Sent from my R800at with R800i firmware and G2JB
Check out my blog on blogger. It's called: "Xperia PLAY Optimized Apps Review" please feel free to check it out and leave comments about what you'd like to see next!

U.u!
KamexxTheWolf said:
Sorry that's where my level of "expertise" ends I'm not sure how to do certain kernels... All I know is roms , sorry
Sent from my R800at with R800i firmware and G2JB
Check out my blog on blogger. It's called: "Xperia PLAY Optimized Apps Review" please feel free to check it out and leave comments about what you'd like to see next!
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False alarm bro , branded phones can't unlock bootloader via Test Point only R800x so , i came back to Gin2Jelly but now i cant dowload apps from playstore any one have why ?

What firmware did you come from?
Sent from my R800at with R800i firmware and G2JB
Check out my blog on blogger. It's called: "Xperia PLAY Optimized Apps Review" please feel free to check it out and leave comments about what you'd like to see next!

Zylak said:
Hello everybody
Any one can help me i have a R800a Rooted and with CWM! with LOCKED Bootloader ,but i cant install Custom ROMS like ICS pureness , i install but they dont boot
Any one can help me with this?
I dont understand why dont boot custom roms :S
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Just to clarify this thread from users input...
you need to see in the rom that says tutorial for locked bootloader...
and also read the instructions carefully as locked bootloader is very hard and time consuming which depends on rom...
also if your reflashing before doing install the kernel on that rom thread as that is important or you'll have wifi problems and root issues as such...

To run ics you need an ics kernel, maybe the xperia neo l ics kernel, try flash it via flashtool after you install the ics rom
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app