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Help XPERIA Pro Mk16 4.0.4 Root Advantages & Disadvantages Tutorial

I have Xperia Pro mk16
android version: 4.0.4
Service info/Configuration/Rooting Status = Bootloader unlock allowed:yes
Help me to root my android phone
I don't understand some of tutorial for rooting, need help for an accurate tutorial please make as much as posible a video or printscreen for rooting but i think its just because i read so many tutorial that is not for Xperia pro the real problem is i can't find any forum for rooting Xperia Pro that why i create this thread.
Before that anyone post an advantages and disadvanteges or risk that we take if we root our android phone this thread is for our beloved xda members.
thanks

please check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
it provides plenty info on MK16

1stichiban said:
please check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
it provides plenty info on MK16
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thanks for the url..
it really helps me..
but how do i change my 4.1.B.0.431 to 4.1.A.0.562
because those rooting tutorial need the firmware to be 4.1.A.0.562 but how?
Thanks

[Q] how can i root lt15i via generic world 4.0.4 official version

CAN i Root my (arc) Generic world 4.0.4 official
coz i didnt know how to do it
please teach me
im a newbie
bcos i can see the other arc is flashing the "ready to root"
but mine is only generic -_-
can u guide me how to root my arc lt15i?

This should be posted in the Q/A Section not general. Anyway, there's a few threads around so use the 'Search' function of the forum. Its there for a reason
Edit: Found a thread for you : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957

yobudak said:
CAN i Root my (arc) Generic world 4.0.4 official
coz i didnt know how to do it
please teach me
im a newbie
bcos i can see the other arc is flashing the "ready to root"
but mine is only generic -_-
can u guide me how to root my arc lt15i?
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The thread titled: [Arc/S] [PRO] Root for 4.0.4 ICS Update will give you all the info you need.
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Sony xperia s rooting - Please Help me

HI all Developers Of XDA ... .. Recently i own a SOny xperia s LT26i ... My current Android VErsion is - 4.0.4 ... ANd Build NUmber is 6.1.A.2.45 ..... I go to the service menu ANd it said my bootloader unlocked status - YEs ........... It is my one of the most favourite set , because after 8 months of hard work i got this phone .... I have seen too many posts about rooting xperia s ... Thats why i am little bit confused about the rooting method... Please someone help me ABout the step by step procedure of rooting my xperia s USing ICS .... Please ..I will be ever remain greatful to you guys ..I am totally new to this Forum ... SO please help me out ... So many genius developers are here , so i think i should get help by them ....
I also KNow the procedure of ------
1. Proper method of rooting ANd the Softwares needed for that ...
2. After rooting What should i do ???
3. How to Use custom software after rooting
4. How to Install custom software after rooting , as i have seen that A modification of xperia cybershot camera application HAving META-INf ANd System File ...
...... Please Don't get bored brothers ... Scold me of my posts and my bad languages and after that please tell me the exact procedure and necessary things applied for the smooth process of rooting my very favourite xperia s ...
ITs a Request ..please help me

Top of the S development section - a thread called root many android. Its simple and quick
Unless you do plan on unlocking the bootloader, if so u just flash an auto rooting kernel. Google- sony bootloader unlocking - and follow the official sony guide through
Sent from my Jellybean Xperia S

[Q] Carrier unlock, root and install custom rom on Sony Xperia Arc S (lt18i)

Hi all, my friend has Sony Xperia Arc S (lt18i) which is locked to unknown carrier (3co.uk - i think) .. i want to unlock it and use my country's gsm carrier
I want to install custom Rom on it "XPERIA Ultimate HD MOD" (suggest any better rom if any) and i am totally noob for sony devices. (have worked on various HTC device so i guess wont be any hard for sony if proper instruction is provided :fingers-crossed
So my question is, Can it be unlocked to my carrier?? And instruction to root and install custom rom??
many many thanks in advance to all those who are willing to help :good::good::good:

Saron01 said:
So my question is, Can it be unlocked to my carrier?? And instruction to root and install custom rom??
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Yes, and go to the general section and read the stickys before starting threads asking for what's been posted numerous times. Just because you're a noob doesn't mean you can't read.

XperienceD said:
Yes, and go to the general section and read the stickys before starting threads asking for what's been posted numerous times. Just because you're a noob doesn't mean you can't read.
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went through numerous post to find the solution for sim-unlock but didn't find anywhere till you replied to my post hehehehhe
anyway got the answer..

[Help] Root the Xperia Arc S

Hello,
I'm in the middle Noob Area Roots and etc then of you would like help to solve my problem ...
The thing is, I have a:
Xperia Arc S Lt18i
Android Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.1.b.0.587
And I would love to do a Root it, put in all the topics I saw the links were broken or I just could not do due to lack of information, so I'd like you guys tells me without a topic completely, with all that is mirrors working and not miss Info
I know it's kind of ridiculous to create a Topic on this, but please help me!
NOTE: My Phone lets unlock BootLoader
Thank you!

First: Wrong Section. this is Xperia S, not Arc S section.
Second: Don't post anything on dev section if you're not a dev.

Felimenta97 said:
First: Wrong Section. this is Xperia S, not Arc S section.
Second: Don't post anything on dev section if you're not a dev.
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Excuse me, did not know any of that was my mistake
please move to correct area

This is the forum for Xperia ARC S. Post there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=962
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