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[Q] Install Cyanogen 7.1 Xperia Arc [ORANGE UK] - Bootloader locked?

Hi all,
Great news on Cyanogen 7.1 making it's way to the Arc, the process doesn't seem quite as simple as it did back when I put Cyanogen on my HTC Hero.
Is it even possible on an Xperia Arc locked to Orange UK, has anyone had any luck?
I think I have issues around the locked bootloader. Clockword Recovery MOD doesn't list the phone, no matter what the official Cyanogen Installation instructions say and when I try to unlock the bootloader using the Sony Ericsson instructions I'm unable to progress beyond Step 10.
hxxp://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/instructions - Push and hold the unlock button* on your phone at the same time as you connect the phone to the computer with a USB-cable. See the note in the bottom of the page for information on what button to hold while connecting your phone to a computer.
I believe I'm supposed to be seeing a blue LED at this point and that no blue LED means no joy for ever?
Thanks for any pointers!
Currently running 2.3.2
Kernel Version 2.6.32.9-perf
Build 3.0.A.2.184

You're not able to unlock Operator locked handsets so you'll need to use one of the paid methods unless you have access to SETool.

Thank you so much for helping a first time poster - this was the sad conclusion I was drawing towards.
Thanks again!

ExcitedLlama said:
Thank you so much for helping a first time poster - this was the sad conclusion I was drawing towards.
Thanks again!
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You need this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232033

Alejandrissimo said:
You need this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232033
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Worth every penny and is the method I used, it's ridiculously simple.

Although.... if I'm using the X10 Flash Tool to flash the generic UK ROMS from the XDA site, does this mean that my bootloader is unlocked and I can put Cyanogen 7.1 on my Xperia Arc?
Thanks in advance, I'm so excited I might wee.

still waiting for the progress

ExcitedLlama said:
Although.... if I'm using the X10 Flash Tool to flash the generic UK ROMS from the XDA site, does this mean that my bootloader is unlocked and I can put Cyanogen 7.1 on my Xperia Arc?
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No.
FlashTool has nothing to do with the bootloader.

thanks man

Rooting Arc S

i am planning on getting rid of my W8 & buying a Arc S....but i am a bit stumped by a couple of things. i like modding my phones....my W8 was pretty modded out...i didnt unlock the bootloader & ran stock kernel but i could still flash custom roms. can i still do that with the arc s? i mean do i have to unlock bootloader in order to install any custom roms?? & are the steps to rooting an arc the same as rooting an arc s?? any help would be appreciated....

arc S can be rooted with zergrush method very easy...
on locked booltoader so far can instal only 2 custom rom based on stock firmware...
also theme, mods can be instaled with CWM on locked BL..

Which two roms are you talking about? Can I flash even with cwm recovery 5.0.2.7 nAa r2? (the one with thd auto_installer in themes and apps category) thanks for you attention!
Sent from my Arc S LT18i using Xda Premium App

Xperia MOD is first one, i cant remember which is second one sry :/

electrash said:
arc S can be rooted with zergrush method very easy...
on locked booltoader so far can instal only 2 custom rom based on stock firmware...
also theme, mods can be instaled with CWM on locked BL..
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i hate to b a bother...but cud u giv the link to the root page & to install CWM....i was wondering....can xrecovery be installed instead of CWM?? if possible, could u giv me a link of that as well?? thanks in advance.....much appreciated for your info.....the thing is the mods & tutorials for the W8 was very easy to find in xda but for some reason that is very hard for arc s.....i dunno mayb its my fault coz i dont knw wht um luking for

linx1287 said:
i hate to b a bother...but cud u giv the link to the root page & to install CWM....i was wondering....can xrecovery be installed instead of CWM?? if possible, could u giv me a link of that as well?? thanks in advance.....much appreciated for your info.....the thing is the mods & tutorials for the W8 was very easy to find in xda but for some reason that is very hard for arc s.....i dunno mayb its my fault coz i dont knw wht um luking for
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here is the link for the root page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
but remember it doesn't support the latest build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
As for installing custom roms ...etc
check this link it will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
Enjoy

For CWM recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410746
Se twaker is best one, i used it and work great...
Connect your phone normal to PC, selec option from dropdown menu, click instal and VOILA...you got CWM...
also CWM is beater than xrecovery..why would you use that?

uh....i tried to flash the xperia mod & now my phone is stuck on se logo.....any tips please?? um freaking out....did i brick it or what?? how do i fix it?
i cant even accesss CWM

flash it with flashtool some official firmware...
how cant you enter CWM?

linx1287 said:
uh....i tried to flash the xperia mod & now my phone is stuck on se logo.....any tips please?? um freaking out....did i brick it or what?? how do i fix it?
i cant even accesss CWM
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Just fix it by running Sony Ericsson Service Update tools.. It will get you back to stock firmware..

DeepUnknown said:
here is the link for the root page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
but remember it doesn't support the latest build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
As for installing custom roms ...etc
check this link it will help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
Enjoy
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electrash said:
flash it with flashtool some official firmware...
how cant you enter CWM?
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phone boots to SE logo & just stuck there....i pressed the back arrow repeatedly....but it doesnt go to CWM. i downloaded this firmware since it says its stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1435541 which version of flashtools do you recommend?? can u giv me a link?? thanks man

laziepig said:
Just fix it by running Sony Ericsson Service Update tools.. It will get you back to stock firmware..
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i hate to sound stupid but how do u do that?? do u mean by pc companion's update phone option?? i tried that but everytym i connect the phone it wants me to do sumthng with the phone...slide sumthng down to confirm....but the problem is....my phone is stuck on the se logo....so i cant do anything....so i cant even update it....or mayb i m doing sumthng wrong.....please please guyz help me out here.....um freaking out.....i just bought the arc s not a couple of hours ago

could u guyz please give me the links for some stock firmwares & flashtool?? thanks

when i connect my phone to flashtools....it says detected device with usb debugging off.....& the next line saysfor 2011 devices turn mtp off or something...what do i do?

Wooohoooo my arc s is alive again!!! Thank you guys for all your infos....i wud hv died if it werent for you guyz....i decided i m not gonna do these custom roms for arc just yet.....not until it becomes as safe to flash as w8 was!!

Hi guys
i wanna make a simple question and i hope i can get the reply i want
basically i was planning to ask if there is an easy way to root my phone and i had found it on this section so i cover up my 1st question
the second think i want to ask is that since i am planning to root my phone and start playing around with roms and apps i would like to ask before i go ahead and root the phone how can i backup the original firmware of the phone so if in case i screw it up at list i will be able to go back to the original state by flashing the original image of the phone. the reason i am asking that is because i had destroy my new Atrix 2 and till now i haven't manage to get the Asia Pacific version so i was forced to install an ATT version and sale the phone half price instead keeping it and just looking at it, so this time i want to follow the safe side
the details of the phone is as follow and i just bought it today morning
Model: LT18i
Version:2.3.4
kernel: 2.6.32.9
Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
i will deeply appreciate any response and advise from you guys
George

Greeco said:
Hi guys
i wanna make a simple question and i hope i can get the reply i want
basically i was planning to ask if there is an easy way to root my phone and i had found it on this section so i cover up my 1st question
the second think i want to ask is that since i am planning to root my phone and start playing around with roms and apps i would like to ask before i go ahead and root the phone how can i backup the original firmware of the phone so if in case i screw it up at list i will be able to go back to the original state by flashing the original image of the phone. the reason i am asking that is because i had destroy my new Atrix 2 and till now i haven't manage to get the Asia Pacific version so i was forced to install an ATT version and sale the phone half price instead keeping it and just looking at it, so this time i want to follow the safe side
the details of the phone is as follow and i just bought it today morning
Model: LT18i
Version:2.3.4
kernel: 2.6.32.9
Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
i will deeply appreciate any response and advise from you guys
George
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Don't think there's rooting kit for your build yet..
if you happen to root it, download SE Extreme Tweak Installer.. this will install CWM Recovery where you can backup and restore your firmware before bootup.
Then you can start messing around.

laziepig said:
Don't think there's rooting kit for your build yet..
if you happen to root it, download SE Extreme Tweak Installer.. this will install CWM Recovery where you can backup and restore your firmware before bootup.
Then you can start messing around.
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Can you tell me from where i can download that because i had found this which is mentioning that is working for my version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
please also explain if i can use the back up to reflash my phone in its original state at any time i wish and how through the phone or by any third party application like Odin i.e. and where can i locate the back up file inside the phone or SD memory
i am owner of S2 and i am doing pretty well but with Arc s i am just noob

yea...i did the same too....rooted it installed CWM & backed up my rom & tried to flash a custom rom that didnt require bootloader unlocking or custom kernel.....i managed to do sumthng do the phone...it got stuck at the se logo...it wudnt even go to CWM....later the guys here advised me to use flashtool to reflash a stock firmware...& i did & with my fingers crossed...did so & got my arc s back alive.....after this episode...i lost the nerve to flash custom roms in my arc s......& i have been flashing custom roms in my w8 & this never happened.....this shows that the arc s development area is still not ironclad yet

btw...i do have a question.....i am a bit confused by the system info from antutu benchmark....the original stated RAM for the arc s is 512MB. but in antutu benchmark shows total RAM as 335MB.....i dont get it.....can anyone else confirm this??

[Q] Im a noob and i need help rooting my Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62

I need help, if anyone could help me please do
I want to know how to root my Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 Step-by-step
iv been on the internet searching for like 3-4 hours, im so confused if anyone could tell me how to root the Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 (ARC S ANDROID VERSION 2.3.4) i would be bloody happy
Model Number - LT18i
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Android Version - 2.3.4.
Please reply

Here you go, a guide of guides
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188

If you spent those 3-4 hours on XDA instead of scouring the net, you'd be a much wiser person. LOL!
But frankly, you searched for so long but didn't find anything? Unbelievable! Perhaps you should brush up your googling skills. :-\
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2

ImNineLIVES said:
I need help, if anyone could help me please do
I want to know how to root my Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 Step-by-step
iv been on the internet searching for like 3-4 hours, im so confused if anyone could tell me how to root the Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 (ARC S ANDROID VERSION 2.3.4) i would be bloody happy
Model Number - LT18i
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Android Version - 2.3.4.
Please reply
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here you go check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560777 .
You have to do it this way as .62 isn't rootable if u don't go back to .42

my google skills are fine, but i got confused with the LT18i generic stuff and LT15i and all these tools and boot and there were no links on the tools and .ftf what ever they are i just need a step to step guide that will actually help me

shantusingh said:
here you go check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560777 .
You have to do it this way as .62 isn't rootable if u don't go back to .42
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may i just say that link you sent me has a different .ftf model number to myne, myne is LT18i that one is Lt15i and that guide says xperia arc not xperia arc S
sorry im noob, i dont mean to piss of any people

ImNineLIVES said:
my google skills are fine, but i got confused with the LT18i generic stuff and LT15i and all these tools and boot and there were no links on the tools and .ftf what ever they are i just need a step to step guide that will actually help me
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didn't i just gave you that?!
edit: its also for lt18i, i also use that not lt15i, nowhere is written its for lt15i

You have lock bootloader and you need root witdh Doomlord tutorijal.
Sent from my GT-S5830 using XDA

ImNineLIVES said:
may i just say that link you sent me has a different .ftf model number to myne, myne is LT18i that one is Lt15i and that guide says xperia arc not xperia arc S
sorry im noob, i dont mean to piss of any people
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see dude ill give u a step by step guide..
Download DRIVERS & Flastools from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 (Under DRIVERS & SOFTWARES Title)
the easy but little long way....
1) back up contacts(click menu,click backup contacts, then click memory card) to sd and save the file(which will be in sd/system/PIM folder to pc)
2) copy/paste all images, videos, music, etc to pc .
3) download Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) from here >> http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
4) download atleast flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 (google it or search threads)
5) download doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su (for root) ( same google it or search threads)
6) open flashtools and drag Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) ftf file in flashtools. A pop-up will come telling u same as i am telling u in 7th step .
7) switch off your phone, hold the “Back” key (key at the bottom left on your Arc s), and then connect the USB cable to your phone. Remember you’ve to hold the “Back” key while connecting the USB cable to phone.
Once the phone gets connected — Flashtool will automatically start the flashing process. (once the process starts u can unhold the back key)
Keep an eye on the Flashtool’s screen.
And once the process gets finished, disconnect your phone from PC and switch it ON.
Don’t freak if it takes longer to boot (that’s normal) as the phone has to build the cache again after flashing.
once you get .42 gingerbread, enable usb debugging and unknown sources from in phone settings, connect phone to pc via usb and run doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su(runme batch file)
your phone might restart, disconnect from pc and then check you will have root.... then update your phone via wi-fi as u will recieve .62 update, once its updated first boot will take time. Then you will still have root in .62 firmware of gingerbread
Shew!!

shantusingh said:
see dude ill give u a step by step guide..
Download DRIVERS & Flastools from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 (Under DRIVERS & SOFTWARES Title)
the easy but little long way....
1) back up contacts(click menu,click backup contacts, then click memory card) to sd and save the file(which will be in sd/system/PIM folder to pc)
2) copy/paste all images, videos, music, etc to pc .
3) download Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) from here >> http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
4) download atleast flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 (google it or search threads)
5) download doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su (for root) ( same google it or search threads)
6) open flashtools and drag Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) ftf file in flashtools. A pop-up will come telling u same as i am telling u in 7th step .
7) switch off your phone, hold the “Back” key (key at the bottom left on your Arc s), and then connect the USB cable to your phone. Remember you’ve to hold the “Back” key while connecting the USB cable to phone.
Once the phone gets connected — Flashtool will automatically start the flashing process. (once the process starts u can unhold the back key)
Keep an eye on the Flashtool’s screen.
And once the process gets finished, disconnect your phone from PC and switch it ON.
Don’t freak if it takes longer to boot (that’s normal) as the phone has to build the cache again after flashing.
once you get .42 gingerbread, enable usb debugging and unknown sources from in phone settings, connect phone to pc via usb and run doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su(runme batch file)
your phone might restart, disconnect from pc and then check you will have root.... then update your phone via wi-fi as u will recieve .62 update, once its updated first boot will take time. Then you will still have root in .62 firmware of gingerbread
Shew!!
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This didnt work after i had flashed the firmware you had told me to download my phone was on the same firmware and build i got the same flash tool

ImNineLIVES said:
This didnt work after i had flashed the firmware you had told me to download my phone was on the same firmware and build i got the same flash tool
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well it was to download first 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) not .62, u have to root with my steps told being in .42 then update via wi-fi to .62 .......... (u will find .42 little down in the list on that website)
i told u in my steps on the earlier post that "once you get .42 gingerbread" then enable usb debugging and unknown sources from in phone settings, connect phone to pc via usb and run doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su(runme batch file)
and so on ..... maybe you missed it, its ok if u didn't do it this way and instead downloaded the .62 ftf file
just do it this time correctly n it should work....

[Q] Noob in need of some serious help. Rooting problems.

Hi there.
Basically I'm trying to root my Xperia play gingerbread 2.3.4 with build number 4.0.2.A.0.42 and I used Super one click which stated I rooted my phone.
However when I go to use Flashtool and after I fastboot it and select the Advanced stock kernel it says FAILED and that my device must be rooted.
My phone is unlocked so I dont know whats happening plus I'm fairly new to this whole rooting stuff.
I've spent a lot of time searching and found nothing.
Thanks and apologies for the essay.

Blu_Boy14 said:
Hi there.
Basically I'm trying to root my Xperia play gingerbread 2.3.4 with build number 4.0.2.A.0.42 and I used Super one click which stated I rooted my phone.
However when I go to use Flashtool and after I fastboot it and select the Advanced stock kernel it says FAILED and that my device must be rooted.
My phone is unlocked so I dont know whats happening plus I'm fairly new to this whole rooting stuff.
I've spent a lot of time searching and found nothing.
Thanks and apologies for the essay.
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2.3.4 cannot be rooted if I remember correctly. You need to downgrade to 2.3.3 or flash a pre-rooted kernel like DoomKernel.
I assume by "unlocked" you mean the bootloader is unlocked? Just you could also mean Network Unlocked.
If your bootloader is unlocked then I suggest using DoomKernel v14.
Just rename the ****.img (* referring to whatever the kernel is named after the download) to "boot.img" and throw it in C://Program Files/Android/Android-sdk/PlatformTools
Hold Shift and left-click and select Open Command Window here whilst still in the PlatformTools folder. Power the phone off and hold Search whilst connecting it to the USB. You'll get a blue light on your power button.
Type: fastboot flash boot boot.img
let it work its magic
Followed by: fastboot boot boot.img
you'll hear the USB disconnected sound from your computer. Disconnect the phone and wait for the kernel logo. Once the logo is there, spam the back button like your life depends on it. That should get you into Clockwork Mod recovery and basically verify you are rooted

Use doomlord easy root toolkit.
Sent from my awesome Xperia Play

2.3.4 can be rooted by ZergRush~~~
Sent from my lovely Xperia Play

Dont all doomkernel hav autoroot?? If u just flash the doomkernel v14 via fastboot u should already hav root. I think Anywy theres a lotta ways to root ur phone. Mybe u should search thoroughly bout ur prob before creating a new thread bout rooting ur phone. This kinda thread is quite a lot already. Sorry if it sound offensive.

Blu_Boy14 said:
Hi there.
Basically I'm trying to root my Xperia play gingerbread 2.3.4 with build number 4.0.2.A.0.42 and I used Super one click which stated I rooted my phone.
However when I go to use Flashtool and after I fastboot it and select the Advanced stock kernel it says FAILED and that my device must be rooted.
My phone is unlocked so I dont know whats happening plus I'm fairly new to this whole rooting stuff.
I've spent a lot of time searching and found nothing.
Thanks and apologies for the essay.
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.42 cannot be rooted ,try this it can be rooted easilyhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
DONT FORGET PRESSING THE FREAKING :good: BUTTON IF I HELPED

techdevilisnowmonster said:
.42 cannot be rooted ,try this it can be rooted easilyhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398
DONT FORGET PRESSING THE FREAKING :good: BUTTON IF I HELPED
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lol .42 can be root.. just flash kernel that have autoroot.. eg. Doomkernel..

Install Miui on xperia arc Lt15i locked bootloader

Hey guys,
So i have been rounding the forum for weeks and i still cant manage to install MIUI on my xperia the thing is its has lockedbootloader and i have no ideia how to root it and CWM on it.
I have found some threads but most of them with broken english and i just dont get it.
I want to change my rom badly since i find xperia stock rom horrid.
Big hug

Here are the steps to rooting your phone and installing CWM
1. Download Flashtool and flash a rootable arc or arc s rom (if you're using arc s, here's one). You can usethis tutorial to help
2. Download and extract this
3. Put your phone on debugging mode and connect it to your computer
4. Run the 'runme.bat' from the extracted folder
5. Download x-Parts from google play and it'll install CWM on your phone.
Done! :highfive:

Thanks alot! i still cant find a rootable arc rom i'm using the normal one arc LT15-i

Okays that's fine. Flash a normal arc Lt15i rom, and then flash this, and then root it, and then flash this
You should be fine now

I guess thats no problem flashing with lt18i kernel?
(sorry for my ignorance noob here)

Ok so now the thing is i encountered a lt15i root ready rom i began flashing and it gets stuck at 14%
05/045/2012 19:45:47 - INFO - Processing vendor.sin
05/045/2012 19:45:47 - INFO - Checking header
05/045/2012 19:45:47 - INFO - Flashing data
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damn it

s0ta said:
Ok so now the thing is i encountered a lt15i root ready rom i began flashing and it gets stuck at 14%
damn it
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Yup flashing it is fine. Try again, flashing fails on occasions
Sent from Xperia Arc S

Sim lock-Xperia LT15i
Can anybody please help me unlocking the Xperia SE LT15i
i am located in india
I have SE Xperia LT 15i uk orange
have tried in shops to get it unlocked but nothing can be done here in india coz they dont have the probes with them
Is there any possibility to do it by myself by downloading softwares...???
Please HELP

idssagar said:
Can anybody please help me unlocking the Xperia SE LT15i
i am located in india
I have SE Xperia LT 15i uk orange
have tried in shops to get it unlocked but nothing can be done here in india coz they dont have the probes with them
Is there any possibility to do it by myself by downloading softwares...???
Please HELP
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See the first link in my Sig.
Sent from my CM9'd Ray