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Hello all
Now I want to get to the point with this but I've been trying to root my arc s but to no avail.
Now I have posted a similar question before but this post is more to the point.
I've tried both of the easiest way but non of them work.
I've attached screen shots of all the errors both ways keep giving me.
If I'm missing something then please tell me because I've spent over 14hrs doing this but with the only result is a loss of my hair.
Rather than root with flashtools why not use the easy root for ics.
Also check you have phone mounted in mtp and debugging selected.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
I'm running ics ( the latest version that Sony has released )
zolaisugly said:
Rather than root with flashtools why not use the easy root for ics.
Also check you have phone mounted in mtp and debugging selected.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
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mtp? whats that?
alex ainsley said:
mtp? whats that?
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It's how your sd card is connected. Not sure if it makes much difference but it might help.
Also is use outside sources is that checked.
When you try the easy root method is your phone switched on?
Can you confirm you are using the correct easy root tool for ics and not gb version, again just making sure
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
Use this thread
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yes my phone is on and unknown sources is ticked.
I'm using the latest version of easyroot I could find.
also how would I fix the sd thing, take it out or what?
In settings go to Xperia- connectivity- then select the option for mtp.
The reason I am asking this is that this is what my phone was set to, when I rooted using the ics easy root method.
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ok I've checked and my phone had map already ticked so it had map on when I was trying too root it.
this is getting stupid, it's like my phone is different or there's something stopping the easy root software from working but I have no clue what it could be.
in all of my time with working with android I've never had a device harder to root then my arc s . but the process is simple enough to follow but it doesn't give me the end result I want.
sorry I ment mtp, dam auto correct.
YES XDXDXDXD My phone is finale rooted, I don't know what I did differently to what I did before but I'm rooted now and that's the first thing .
Onto the next thing .
alex ainsley said:
YES XDXDXDXD My phone is finale rooted, I don't know what I did differently to what I did before but I'm rooted now and that's the first thing .
Onto the next thing .
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Glad to hear...... With my arc I had to root it twice before it worked.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
Help.can't root !
i tried rooting my xperia arc with countless softwares but they all give me the same error . can you guys out there help me? thanks .
(here is a copy of the commandprompt when rooting with zerg rush)
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Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (21 Nov)
(2) install Busybox (1.18.4)
(3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)
(4) some checks for free space, tmp directory
(will remove Google Maps if required)
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
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CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Press any key to continue . . .
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
--- pushing zergRush
1608 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.014s)
--- correcting permissions
--- executing zergRush
[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.
[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.
[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00000118
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- pushing busybox
3069 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.342s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
85 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.005s)
export: 135544: bad variable name
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- installing busybox
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
--- pushing SU binary
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting symlinks
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
--- pushing Superuser app
failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only
file system
--- cleaning
--- rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .
sandbuster said:
i tried rooting my xperia arc with countless softwares but they all give me the same error . can you guys out there help me? thanks .
(here is a copy of the commandprompt when rooting with zerg rush)
---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (21 Nov)
(2) install Busybox (1.18.4)
(3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)
(4) some checks for free space, tmp directory
(will remove Google Maps if required)
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
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CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Press any key to continue . . .
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
--- pushing zergRush
1608 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.014s)
--- correcting permissions
--- executing zergRush
[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.
[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.
[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00000118
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- pushing busybox
3069 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.342s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
85 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.005s)
export: 135544: bad variable name
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- installing busybox
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
--- pushing SU binary
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting symlinks
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
--- pushing Superuser app
failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only
file system
--- cleaning
--- rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .
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Which firmware are you trying to root mate..?
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA
Have enabled the unknown sources and enabled debugging mode..... You must enable these.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium
now.i.feel said:
Which firmware are you trying to root mate..?
Sent from my Xperia Pro using XDA
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4.0.1.C.1.21
I have enabled debugging and development. But it still fails to root
Thank for trying to help out guys. I'm glad i switched to android .
If rooting ics you need to use easy root for ics not zergrush.
Look for post in dev section for doomlords post with ics rooting.
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i am trying to root my xperia play 2.3.3 R800A so im trying to downgrade to 2.3.2 but cant find it anywhere and the wotan server isnt much help cause i have to pay them for it i have already bricked my phone once by flashing the wrong firmware from an arc......im not a nob buy i never had to post till now im so stumped.
Don't downgrade. This rooting guide should work with all firmwares up to November 2011. AFAIK 2.3.3 was release long before then so it should work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859
It still dont work I've tried and tried
Sent from my R800at using xda premium
That's really not enough info...
You need to post what you have tried and what happened when you tried it. Along with firmware version etc.
Also, questions should go in Q&A.
ok i have tried version 4 of zergrush and its all good till i get to the scooting
scooting...
149 zerglings...
189 zerglings...
hellions with blue flames!
thats where it fails
exact
---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------
[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (21 Nov)
(2) install Busybox (1.18.4)
(3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)
(4) some checks for free space, tmp directory
(will remove Google Maps if required)
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
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CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Press any key to continue . . .
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
rm failed for *, No such file or directory
--- pushing zergRush
1023 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.022s)
--- correcting permissions
--- executing zergRush
[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.
[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.
[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00000118
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- pushing busybox
1779 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.590s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
47 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.009s)
export: 135548: bad variable name
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- installing busybox
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
--- pushing SU binary
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting symlinks
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
--- pushing Superuser app
failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only
file system
--- cleaning
--- rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .
Hellions with blue flames does actually mean that the exploit has been patched. You'll need to grab a firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18226603&postcount=2. And flash with flashtool.
I don't know which of those links are still alive and can't check here in work so you may have to find a mirror. But the post says that zergRush works with all these firmwares so once you get one flashed, don't upgrade OTA.
there are none for the r800at (my phone) and i cant find a 2.3.2 version anywhere
And I tried super one click and it does the same as zergrush but could it be that on there page I looked under tested devices and didn't find the xperia play
Sent from my R800at using xda premium
There is a 2.3.3 R800at firmware listed. From the what the poster said, zergRush should work with it.
The links dead and this xperia play is on a fresh 2.3.3 I got off xda
Sent from my R800at using xda premium
As far as I know there are a number of AT&T firmwares on 2.3.3
Some of them work with zergRush and some of them don't.
I found this one on the forums that is dated from November.
http://multiupload.com/B9CI6MH39N
Again, I am unable to check if the link is still up in work but it looks like it's still up.
Dead. ill look around more when I get back up thnx
Sent from my R800at using xda premium
I did hear a few people mentioning that you can flash your R800at phone with R800i FW and everything will work as it should. You just need to wipe everything when flashing.
Please keep in mind that I don't know if this is possible as I don't have an R800at. Maybe someone can confirm this for you. I would definitely get confirmation before trying it
To root, try Unlock root v 2.3.1.... Download it at unlockroot.com. Its very easy, safe and efficient. No need to unlock bootloader. When yu root, all apks and phone data stays intact!
Sent from my Xperia Play R800i.
Hope it helped.
Sent from my Xperia Play R800i.
I tried it but no luck
Sent from my R800at using xda premium
Any new info
Sent from my R800at using xda premium
you can flash R800i firmware on R800a/at
see this and this
emann56 said:
NOTE 2: The Generic UK firmware works worldwide. Doesn't matter what phone you have except for the Verizon model. So if you have an AT&T R800a dev/google conference unit or UK or Rogers or France or any other phone. It will work It will not brick your phone
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that link isnt working blank page
Plz help me i am a new user of arc and i have tried all the method for rooting but it was failed.i tried both the root toolkit ,superoneclick and Root_Exploit_OneClick but all falied.I have updated my arc and running ics 4.0.4 build number 4.1.B.0.31 plz help me i have to root it to uninstall useless aps and to install other roms.Plz plz help me Below is the error coming during the process of rooting my arc using Root tookit.:crying:
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Xperia 2011 ICS Easy Rooting toolkit (v1.0)
created by DooMLoRD
"andorid emulator" trick
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
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[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device using "andorid emulator" trick
(2) install Busybox (1.18.4)
(3) install SU files (ICS specific)
(4) do some checks for free space, tmp directory
(will remove Google Maps if required)
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Developer Options\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Security)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
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CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Press any key to continue . . .
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
--- symlinking tmp directory
failed on '/data/local/tmp' - Permission denied
link failed File exists
--- Rebooting
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
--- PLEASE WAIT, THIS MAY TAKE A WHILE
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- enabling emulator hack
/system/bin/sh: cannot create /data/local.prop: Permission denied
--- Rebooting
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
--- PLEASE WAIT, THIS MAY TAKE A WHILE
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- pushing busybox
3359 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.312s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
27 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.015s)
--- Free space on /system : 67548
42852 bytes
test: 42852: unknown operand
--- NOT enough free space on /system!!!
--- making free space by removing Google Maps
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- installing busybox
/system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/busybox: not found
--- pushing SU binary
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting symlinks
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
--- pushing Superuser app
failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only
file system
--- cleaning
rm failed for /data/local.prop, No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/tmp, Permission denied
failed on '/data/local/tmp.bak' - No such file or directory
--- rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .
4.0.4 version cannot be rooted directly with a program, no such hack.
You have two options.
1) Unlock bootloader (and lose DRM if done official way) and install/hotboot custom kernel to get root.
2) Install any previous ROM, which can be rooted (GB 4.0.2.A.0.42 or ICS4.0.3 4.1.A.0.562 for example), root it and then find the proper guide to root Xperia 4.0.4 and follow it.
alrdy unlocked bootloader
Someguyfromhell said:
4.0.4 version cannot be rooted directly with a program, no such hack.
You have two options.
1) Unlock bootloader (and lose DRM if done official way) and install/hotboot custom kernel to get root.
2) Install any previous ROM, which can be rooted (GB 4.0.2.A.0.42 or ICS4.0.3 4.1.A.0.562 for example), root it and then find the proper guide to root Xperia 4.0.4 and follow it.
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i have already unlocked my bootloader but what is DRM and hotboot custom kernel
XperienceD said:
If you've unlocked your boot loader this should be easy. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18445331#post18445331
Flash THIS with the flashtool, reboot, download the kernel and wifi modules from HERE, flash the kernel with fastboot, reboot to home screen. Reboot into CWM and flash the modules, reboot to home screen. Finally, reboot back into CWM and flash this CWMRoot.zip, done.
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amanatkhan said:
i have already unlocked my bootloader but what is DRM and hotboot custom kernel
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Actually the best option is to flash 4.1.A.0.562 using flashtool, root it and upsate to .431 with OTA.
Since u have already unlocked boot loader u wont be getting ota updates from sony. So there is no use of flashing 4.1.A.0.562 coz neways u cant update to .431 over OTA.
So its better to flash some custom roms like Ultimate hd 2 (ICS) or X gamer 1.8 (GB)
These 2 roms are the fastest ICS and GB roms available.
DRM is "Digital Rights Management"
its a way to lock down digital media to a specific user and in some cases restrict the ways in which that media can be used and/or copied
wifi problem
Calikrazd said:
DRM is "Digital Rights Management"
its a way to lock down digital media to a specific user and in some cases restrict the ways in which that media can be used and/or copied
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i have installed Xperia Ultimate HD but wifi is not working.How to solve this
amanatkhan said:
i have installed Xperia Ultimate HD but wifi is not working.How to solve this
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How To Install ROM: ===============
1. For Unlocked Bootloaders: Flash one of the Recomnend Kernels; "Adv. Stock Kernel" or "KTG Anzu"
So use one or the other kernel and you'll fix your wifi.good luck
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I am trying to install CWM on my bootloader locked Xperia S.
It's all went smoothly; downgraded to gingerbread, run the rooting process, currently on a confirmed rooted ICS. Ran RecoverX and for all intentions it installs correctly with no errors. I restart my phone and tap the Sony logo numerous times... and I've tried a countless amount of times now but it just continues on loading stock ICS. It's really starting to get on my nerves now. Does anyone have any idea why it's happening? or is there any adb commands to check if CWM is installed?
RecoverX says accept any SuperUser prompts on the screen, but none appear.
RecoverX log:
Starting adb...
Wait for the device...
Check if the device is correctly rooted...
Check if busybox is installed...
Push files...
Unzip files...
Chmod files to 755...
Run installation script...
Clear temp folder...
Installation complete
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I've also tried the older adb method via the install.bat but that says this:
Step1 : Waiting for Device.
=============================================
OK
=============================================
Step2 : Sending some files.
=============================================
mkdir failed for /data/local/tmp/cwm, Not a directory
failed to copy 'chargemon' to '/data/local/tmp/cwm': Not a directory
failed to copy 'charger' to '/data/local/tmp/cwm': Not a directory
failed to copy 'recovery.tar' to '/data/local/tmp/cwm': Not a directory
failed to copy 'sh' to '/data/local/tmp/cwm': Not a directory
failed to copy 'step3.sh' to '/data/local/tmp/cwm': Not a directory
=============================================
Step3 : Setting up files system partition.
=============================================
Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/cwm/sh: Not a directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/cwm/step3.sh: Not a directory
sh: /data/local/tmp/cwm/step3.sh: not found
rm failed for /data/local/tmp/cwm, Not a directory
Finished!
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Even though I clearly have access to my phone via adb. Because it's been rooted... Grr!
Nobody have any idea? Spent around 12 hours trying to sort it out yesterday so I'm completely out of things to try
For search purposes I ended up fixing it by updating the flashtool drivers for the phone (ticked every Xperia S checkbox). Well, it was either that or perhaps updating BusyBox, which is highly unlikely as I tried pretty much every version of it yesterday.
hi
i flash a system image in the boot partition using FlashTool progrem
And I changed kernel
Only now I realized I needed to use fastboot and command prompt to flash the img file to the system partition.
And when I do that it tells me "flash operation complete"
But the kernel is not replaced!!??!!
i try QuikIMG-0.2-beta and the fastboot and command prompt to flash the img file to the system partition and this didnt work....
what i can do?
tnx!!!
mmoti6 said:
hi
i flash a system image in the boot partition using FlashTool progrem
And I changed kernel
Only now I realized I needed to use fastboot and command prompt to flash the img file to the system partition.
And when I do that it tells me "flash operation complete"
But the kernel is not replaced!!??!!
i try QuikIMG-0.2-beta and the fastboot and command prompt to flash the img file to the system partition and this didnt work....
what i can do?
tnx!!!
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Have you tried Flashing Stock Firmware?
Here is a Thread where you can download Official Stock Firmwares for the Xperia Play(Post #2):
Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S
mmoti6 said:
hi
i flash a system image in the boot partition using FlashTool progrem
And I changed kernel
Only now I realized I needed to use fastboot and command prompt to flash the img file to the system partition.
And when I do that it tells me "flash operation complete"
But the kernel is not replaced!!??!!
i try QuikIMG-0.2-beta and the fastboot and command prompt to flash the img file to the system partition and this didnt work....
what i can do?
tnx!!!
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TheScriptKitty said:
Have you tried Flashing Stock Firmware?
Here is a Thread where you can download Official Stock Firmwares for the Xperia Play(Post #2):
Xperia Play Index - ROM'S, FIRMWARE, KERNEL'S, GUIDE'S, THEMES, MOD'S
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i download r800a_N.A+Generic_4.0.A.2.368.rar ---- r800a stock firmware
and i try QuikIMG-0.2-beta and the fastboot and command prompt to flash the img file to the system partition and this didnt work....
And when I do that it tells me "flash operation complete" but still he didnt work....
in FlashTool is tell me
"FAILED (remote: Image won't fit, partition too small!)"
help plizz
mmoti6 said:
i download r800a_N.A+Generic_4.0.A.2.368.rar ---- r800a stock firmware
and i try QuikIMG-0.2-beta and the fastboot and command prompt to flash the img file to the system partition and this didnt work....
And when I do that it tells me "flash operation complete" but still he didnt work....
in FlashTool is tell me
"FAILED (remote: Image won't fit, partition too small!)"
help plizz
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Are you trying to Flash it via Fastboot Mode?
You have to change the File Extension from .rar to .ftf , and then Flash it via FLASH MODE (NOT Fastboot Mode) in FlashTool.
pliz help
TheScriptKitty said:
Are you trying to Flash it via Fastboot Mode?
You have to change the File Extension from .rar to .ftf , and then Flash it via FLASH MODE (NOT Fastboot Mode) in FlashTool.
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ok i change to Official Stock Firmwares for the Xperia Play (i think i chose the right one...)
but still tells me "flash operation complete"
but he didnt change the karnal
NexPlay_rk1_GSM/semc-kernel-msm7x30-jellybean
pliz help....
And model of cell phone is R800a
And he shows me "INFO - Current device : R800i - CB5A1GM5GZ - 1247-8563_R13D - 1245-8821_4.0.2.A.0.79 - VFE-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.79"
y?
mmoti6 said:
ok i change to Official Stock Firmwares for the Xperia Play (i think i chose the right one...)
but still tells me "flash operation complete"
but he didnt change the karnal
NexPlay_rk1_GSM/semc-kernel-msm7x30-jellybean
pliz help....
And model of cell phone is R800a
And he shows me "INFO - Current device : R800i - CB5A1GM5GZ - 1247-8563_R13D - 1245-8821_4.0.2.A.0.79 - VFE-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.79"
y?
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If you Flashed the Stock Firmware for your phone and you say that the kernel has not changed how are you able to see what kernel you have if the phone should not be able to boot(Because it would be like trying to use a Costume ICS kernel on the Stock GB ROM)???
help pliz
TheScriptKitty said:
If you Flashed the Stock Firmware for your phone and you say that the kernel has not changed how are you able to see what kernel you have if the phone should not be able to boot(Because it would be like trying to use a Costume ICS kernel on the Stock GB ROM)???
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if i Flashed the Stock Firmware for my phone the phone shows me this
(sony logo in boot screen)
and the phone is good and working
but then i Flashed a kernel like this
(LuPuS logo in boot screen)
but it still shows me this
(sony logo in boot screen)
and the phone is stuck on it
y?
mmoti6 said:
if i Flashed the Stock Firmware for my phone the phone shows me this
(sony logo in boot screen)
and the phone is good and working
but then i Flashed a kernel like this
(LuPuS logo in boot screen)
but it still shows me this
(sony logo in boot screen)
and the phone is stuck on it
y?
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Have you flashed a Custom ROM?
If you have, please specify exactly what version of the Lupus Kernel and what ROM you are using.
And if you have not flashed a Custom ROM, as I said before trying to use a Custom Kernel on the Stock ROM will not work(it will not boot in most cases), you need to Flash a Custom ROM that is compatible with the Lupus Kernel you are using.
TheScriptKitty said:
Have you flashed a Custom ROM?
If you have, please specify exactly what version of the Lupus Kernel and what ROM you are using.
And if you have not flashed a Custom ROM, as I said before trying to use a Custom Kernel on the Stock ROM will not work(it will not boot in most cases), you need to Flash a Custom ROM that is compatible with the Lupus Kernel you are using.
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you can recmmnded on a Firmwar?
i use to root the phone whit superonclick and this is what i get:
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
$
export TEMPRANDOM=65947;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.build.version.release
export PS1=""
$ 2.2.1
END:65947
export TEMPRANDOM=87695;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.product.manufacturer
export PS1=""
LGE
END:87695
export TEMPRANDOM=35445;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.product.model
export PS1=""
LG-P500h
END:35445
export TEMPRANDOM=50395;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.build.version.incremental
export PS1=""
eng.donghyun.seo.20110215.151731
END:50395
export TEMPRANDOM=25205;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;ls -l /system/xbin/su
export PS1=""
/system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
END:25205
export TEMPRANDOM=29466;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;ls -l /system/bin/su
export PS1=""
-rwsr-sr-x root root 380532 2012-08-07 13:01 su
END:29466
export TEMPRANDOM=48004;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox
export PS1=""
END:48004
export TEMPRANDOM=92630;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;rm /data/local/tmp/boomsh
export PS1=""
rm failed for /data/local/tmp/boomsh, No such file or directory
END:92630
export TEMPRANDOM=17806;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;rm /data/local/tmp/sh
export PS1=""
rm failed for /data/local/tmp/sh, No such file or directory
END:17806
export TEMPRANDOM=60041;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;chmod 700 /data/local/tmp/zergRush
export PS1=""
Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/zergRush: No such file or directory
END:60041
export TEMPRANDOM=98014;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cd /data/local/tmp/
export PS1=""
END:98014
export TEMPRANDOM=32459;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;./zergRush
export PS1=""
./zergRush: not found
END:32459
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how i install the zergRush?
tnx
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i Flashing Stock Firmware r800i 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware (but my phone is r800a...)
i use to root the phone whit superonclick and this is what i get:
$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.build.version.release
2.3.4
END:97116export PS1=""
export TEMPRANDOM=37017;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.product.manufacturer
Sony Ericsson
END:37017export PS1=""
export TEMPRANDOM=31785;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.product.model
R800i
END:31785export PS1=""
export TEMPRANDOM=65498;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;getprop ro.build.version.incremental
wf_v3w
END:65498export PS1=""
export TEMPRANDOM=13472;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;ls -l /system/xbin/su
/system/xbin/su: No such file or directory
END:13472export PS1=""
export TEMPRANDOM=80897;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;ls -l /system/bin/su
/system/bin/su: No such file or directory
END:80897export PS1=""
export TEMPRANDOM=71628;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/busybox
END:71628export PS1=""
export TEMPRANDOM=96072;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;rm /data/local/tmp/boomsh
rm failed for /data/local/tmp/boomsh, No such file or directory
END:96072export PS1=""
export TEMPRANDOM=66092;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;rm /data/local/tmp/sh
rm failed for /data/local/tmp/sh, No such file or directory
END:66092export PS1=""
export TEMPRANDOM=93376;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;chmod 700 /data/local/tmp/zergRush
Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/zergRush: No such file or directory
END:93376export PS1=""
export TEMPRANDOM=27821;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;cd /data/local/tmp/
END:27821export PS1=""
export TEMPRANDOM=97862;export PS1=END:$TEMPRANDOM;./zergRush
./zergRush: not found
END:97862export PS1=""
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y?
mmoti6 said:
you can recmmnded on a Firmwar?
i use to root the phone whit superonclick and this is what i get:
how i install the zergRush?
tnx
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i Flashing Stock Firmware r800i 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware (but my phone is r800a...)
i use to root the phone whit superonclick and this is what i get:
y?
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Okay first of all, I don't think you understand the difference between a ROM, Kernel, and Firmware so I'll explain that first:
A ROM (In Android) is basically like the OS, it contains all the software you see and use on the phone. The kernel would be what connects the ROM (the OS) with the phone's hardware. A firmware would be a combination of both a Kernel and a ROM and its most commonly used to describe the Original ROM and Kernel of the phone (Stock Firmware). Please confirm that you Understand.
Now, I have never used SuperOneclick to root the Xperia Play so I really can't tell you what you are doing wrong. If you want, use zergRush. You don't have to install it, here is the basic procedure:
download the attached file, extract it using winzip/winrar
go to the folder where its extracted and execute "RUNME.bat"
read and follow the instructions on the screen!
[04/Jan][ROOTING/UNROOTING] Xperia 2011 Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0](zergRush Exploit)
I don't think you will have any problems if you Flashed a R800i Firmware on a R800a, but just to be sure use Firmware made for your phone.
And if what you mean by "what Firmware I recommend" is what ROM do I recommend, here it is:
If you want Gingerbread(Android 2.3): Gin2KitKat
If you want ICS(Android 4.0): Xperia Play Z
If you want Jellybean(Android 4.1.2): Racing SPEED EDITION EOL or Super Lite Jelly Bean
For each ROM you have to install the Kernel it tells you to(Read instructions). I also want to add that their is no such thing as a best ROM, each ROM has its Pros and Cons, and what might appeal to me might not to you. I would recommend for you to try different ROMs and see what suits you.
And last, Please Click on the Thanks Button
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TheScriptKitty said:
Okay first of all, I don't think you understand the difference between a ROM, Kernel, and Firmware so I'll explain that first:
A ROM (In Android) is basically like the OS, it contains all the software you see and use on the phone. The kernel would be what connects the ROM (the OS) with the phone's hardware. A firmware would be a combination of both a Kernel and a ROM and its most commonly used to describe the Original ROM and Kernel of the phone (Stock Firmware). Please confirm that you Understand.
Now, I have never used SuperOneclick to root the Xperia Play so I really can't tell you what you are doing wrong. If you want, use zergRush. You don't have to install it, here is the basic procedure:
download the attached file, extract it using winzip/winrar
go to the folder where its extracted and execute "RUNME.bat"
read and follow the instructions on the screen!
[04/Jan][ROOTING/UNROOTING] Xperia 2011 Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0](zergRush Exploit)
I don't think you will have any problems if you Flashed a R800i Firmware on a R800a, but just to be sure use Firmware made for your phone.
And if what you mean by "what Firmware I recommend" is what ROM do I recommend, here it is:
If you want Gingerbread(Android 2.3): Gin2KitKat
If you want ICS(Android 4.0): Xperia Play Z
If you want Jellybean(Android 4.1.2): Racing SPEED EDITION EOL or Super Lite Jelly Bean
For each ROM you have to install the Kernel it tells you to(Read instructions). I also want to add that their is no such thing as a best ROM, each ROM has its Pros and Cons, and what might appeal to me might not to you. I would recommend for you to try different ROMs and see what suits you.
And last, Please Click on the Thanks Button
.
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ok
new i get this
---------------------------------------------------------------
Easy rooting toolkit (v4.0)
created by DooMLoRD
using exploit zergRush (Revolutionary Team)
Credits go to all those involved in making this possible!
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[*] This script will:
(1) root ur device using latest zergRush exploit (21 Nov)
(2) install Busybox (1.18.4)
(3) install SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)
(4) some checks for free space, tmp directory
(will remove Google Maps if required)
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) enable "USB DEBUGGING"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
(3) enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
(4) [OPTIONAL] increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
(5) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(6) skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
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CONFIRM ALL THE ABOVE THEN
Press any key to continue . . .
--- STARTING ----
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
--- creating temporary directory
mkdir failed for tmp, File exists
--- cleaning
rm failed for *, No such file or directory
--- pushing zergRush
1407 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.016s)
--- correcting permissions
--- executing zergRush
[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.
[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.
[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00000118
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT
if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:
disconnect usb cable and reconnect it
toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)
--- DEVICE FOUND
--- pushing busybox
2949 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.356s)
--- correcting permissions
--- remounting /system
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
--- checking free space on /system
107 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.004s)
df: /mnt/secure/asec: Permission denied
export: 65964: bad variable name
--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/
/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory
--- installing busybox
/system/xbin/busybox: not found
--- pushing SU binary
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system
--- correcting ownership
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting permissions
Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory
--- correcting symlinks
rm failed for /system/xbin/su, Read-only file system
link failed Read-only file system
--- pushing Superuser app
failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only
file system
--- cleaning
--- rebooting
ALL DONE!!!
Press any key to continue . . .
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mmoti6 said:
ok
new i get this
y?
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It look like it failed to Root the device at the beginning, so it fail to do the rest of the stuff.
Are you sure you did all this?:
Make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
Enable "USB DEBUGGING" from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
Enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
[OPTIONAL]Increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
Connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
Skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
TheScriptKitty said:
It look like it failed to Root the device at the beginning, so it fail to do the rest of the stuff.
Are you sure you did all this?:
Make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
Enable "USB DEBUGGING" from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
Enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES" from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
[OPTIONAL]Increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
Connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
Skip "PC Companion Software" prompt on device
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yes i am wure...
Zergrush can't root .62 (and above) firmware. Only .42 and bellow
Bakisha said:
Zergrush can't root .62 (and above) firmware. Only .42 and bellow
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but onli the North America firmware is 42 and i am not from North America...
what i can do?
mmoti6 said:
but onli the North America firmware is 42 and i am not from North America...
what i can do?
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It doesn't matter, it works fine with it.
TheScriptKitty said:
It doesn't matter, it works fine with it.
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i dont see the firmware in the flashtool tool
i change it to ftf and i have 2 firmware
1.R800a_2.3.4_North America Generic (1)
2.R800a_4.0.2.A.0.42_North America
i cant see them....
you can recmmnded what to do?
i must to flash anther firmware ?
or i can only to flashe rom and carnal to get 42 or bellow firmware?
mmoti6 said:
i change it to ftf and i have 2 firmware
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I recommend unpacking those two rar files to get ftf files, not renaming them from rar to ftf
Bakisha said:
I recommend unpacking those two rar files to get ftf files, not renaming them from rar to ftf
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i still dont show tham on the flash tool
1.R800a_2.3.4_North America Generic (1) - i unpacking to ftf file
2.R800a_4.0.2.A.0.42_North America - i renaming from rar to ftf
i cant see them....
you can recmmnded what to do?
i must to flash anther firmware ?
or i can only to flashe rom and carnal to get 42 or bellow firmware?
tnx
Use latest version of flashtool http://flashtool.net
Find ftf firmware files at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184897
Make sure you download correct firmware for your model (r800i/a/x)
The easiest way to get root on stock r800i
1: flash .42 firmware and root it with zerg-rush
2: flash .79 firmware and flash doomlord gb kernel
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