[Q] how to root xperia s ? - Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion

hello guys . i recently locked the bootlaoder of my xperia s and updated it to jelly bean 4.1.2 but after the update i lost the root . so can anyone help me ? how to re root my phone ? thank you .

KARZANNAWZAD said:
hello guys . i recently locked the bootlaoder of my xperia s and updated it to jelly bean 4.1.2 but after the update i lost the root . so can anyone help me ? how to re root my phone ? thank you .
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Flash this with fashtool or fastboot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393
enter recovery and install enter http://d-h.st/M10
original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302393

First unlock the bootloader and flash the doomkernel(recommended) via flashtool. Doomkernel comes with CWM and TWRP pre-installed. After rebooting when you see doom logo, pressing at volume up goes to CWM & pressing at camera button goes toTWRP. Now flash the su package (.zip) via any recovery tool.
Then enjoy at rooted JB.
All the best.
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[Q] Rogers xperia arc

Hi every one I have rogers arc running on the latest ice rooted Bootloader was locked. I did bootloader unlock with test point.The flash tool saying that bootloader is rooted but I cannot flash any custom rom or even a backup I usually can't pass Sony screen any input is appreciated.
zaky1 said:
Hi every one I have rogers arc running on the latest ice rooted Bootloader was locked. I did bootloader unlock with test point.The flash tool saying that bootloader is rooted but I cannot flash any custom rom or even a backup I usually can't pass Sony screen any input is appreciated.
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Just use flashtool to flash the rom again man, i think u should flash the stock rom firs
If it's ok, then flash your custom rom
I am running the official rom no problem it's not allowing me to flash any custom roms in the recovery mod. I cam reboot to recovery either by x-part or holding the menu key while it start.:crying:
zaky1 said:
I am running the official rom no problem it's not allowing me to flash any custom roms in the recovery mod. I cam reboot to recovery either by x-part or holding the menu key while it start.:crying:
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I think u need to unlock ur bootloader first
If not, try to find rom that can use with locked bootloader
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My bootloader is rooted with Test point method
zaky1 said:
My bootloader is rooted with Test point method
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You unlock your boot loader with the test point, not root. So please be clear about what you've actually done.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
Yes I unlocked my bootloader with test point ***but on service menu still say no** but on flashtool was saying bootloader unlocked B4 i did the test point and after it say bootloader is rooted
Have you flashed the kernel?
Which kernel Iam running the offecial kernel
zaky1 said:
Which kernel Iam running the offecial kernel
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If you want to use a custom ROM then 9 times out of 10 you'll need to use a specific kernel, usually one that comes with CWM.
I know exactly how to flash custom rom, I am coming from MT4G the problem after you flash the rom the phone dosn't boot in recovery it just stay at sony logo, even when i try to boot in fastboot mod dosn't allow me only booting in recovery.
zaky1 said:
I know exactly how to flash custom rom, I am coming from MT4G the problem after you flash the rom the phone dosn't boot in recovery it just stay at sony logo, even when i try to boot in fastboot mod dosn't allow me only booting in recovery.
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Try this....
1. Flash ur stock ICS firmware 4.1.B.431 ... 2. Don't let it upgrade to the latest firmware (in Canada I got N update that changed my firmware to 4.1.**.587 or something like that)
3. Then flash ur phone with the rootable firmware of xperia generic world version...
4. Flash the kernels for that firmware .. even the stock ICS would be OK..
5. Root the phone using Doomlords method of rooting... Its the best...!
6. At last reboot ur phone ..n violaaa...
U have a completely rooted phone ..!
P.s. make sure u see the log while u root ur phone . It may say rooted successly even if it had some errors... so make sure other are no errors..!
I had the same problem when I decided to unlock boot loader n root it for the first time ... so no worries my friend ...try this .. n it will work for sure.. !
Sent from my Xperia Arc using xda app-developers app
Did u hit the thanks button ? :thumbup:
Hi my friends thanks for the reply but my phone is already rooted and i can go to recovery mod even i did the trick of link2sd which increased my internal memory I am running the north america firmware not Rogers firmware
What Kernel and ROM !?
rom 4.1.b.0.587 kernel official
zaky1 said:
Hi my friends thanks for the reply but my phone is already rooted and i can go to recovery mod even i did the trick of link2sd which increased my internal memory I am running the north america firmware not Rogers firmware
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I know ur phone is rooted ..but if u try again ..with the world firmware ..it will b rooted perfectly n won't stuck on boot..!
Sent from Xperia arc ..XDA premium app..
dont foget to hit the thanks button
I will Give it a try and let you know. Thanks man
Would u mind if i ask u something...!! dnt b offended..!! I know u might hav already done this ..but stil ..!!
1. If u r flashing the custom rom with flashtool right .?? and while doing tht are u pressing the back key ...or the menu key of ur phone .??
2. If u havent flashed any custom rom untill yet..n still on north america firmware.. then try to re-root it ...and then install CMW via this link..!!
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ohrj5dosijil1od/t_3-MoTVc6
read the recovery.txt file...it shows how to install the cmw...!! n then try to flash a custom rom via CWM ...n lemme know..!!!
cheers..!!
did u hit the thanks button yet.?? :laugh::good:
I think you can't flash custom rom from flash tool it must be flashed from you sd card because it is a zip file. I tried to flash recovery mode you supplied the link with no go.
So u did root and installed cwm by the link I gave right ?
N it showed that .. installation complete.. ?
N now ..the problem is ..
that u cannot enter recovery mode
To flash a custom ROM ?
Am I right ?
Sent from Xperia arc ..XDA premium app..
dont foget to hit the thanks button

X SL CWM?

Hello guys! I have a new XSL phone already rooted with .45 FW.
The problem is i cant install CWM on it. My phone is unlocked. I've used ROM manager and XParts but it said its not supported. Tried some CWM installer via PC but to no avail, it said its install but no blue led light when i restart the phone.
I've checked with the installation of kernel with CWM, but they need to be installed via Recovery? what is this recovery?
I really want to read about XSL, unfortunately there is currently no thread yet for this?
hoping someone with XSL can help me.
mishap13 said:
Hello guys! I have a new XSL phone already rooted with .45 FW.
The problem is i cant install CWM on it. My phone is unlocked. I've used ROM manager and XParts but it said its not supported. Tried some CWM installer via PC but to no avail, it said its install but no blue led light when i restart the phone.
I've checked with the installation of kernel with CWM, but they need to be installed via Recovery? what is this recovery?
I really want to read about XSL, unfortunately there is currently no thread yet for this?
hoping someone with XSL can help me.
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If u installed cwm then tap on sony logo multiple times.If uve unlocked bootloader & installed custom kernel then press volume up button when led is pink.Youll enter into recovery
Press Thanks
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since your phone is unlocked flash ka speed kernel or advanced stock kernel
His phone is probably sim unlocked, not bootloader unlocked.
ok then since his rom is .45 he can try root by bin4ry.
RISHI RAJ said:
If u installed cwm then tap on sony logo multiple times.If uve unlocked bootloader & installed custom kernel then press volume up button when led is pink.Youll enter into recovery
Press Thanks
Sent from my Xperia S using xda premium
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Then how will I install custom kernel? I read the SSPeed kernel that i need to use recovery to flashed the custom kernel. problem is i dont have recovery? I'll try to read some custom kernel installation, and I also tried flashtool, it does not detect my phone, no xperia SL on the list, same with ROM manager and x-parts.
mharckk said:
since your phone is unlocked flash ka speed kernel or advanced stock kernel
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sorry, I mean sim unlocked.
Lisac1606 said:
His phone is probably sim unlocked, not bootloader unlocked.
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yes.
mharckk said:
ok then since his rom is .45 he can try root by bin4ry.
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Already rooted sir.
try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1939875

[Q] help me i am lost :(

Hello Guys ,, Please Try to understand me and help me, it's my first time i do root for my Arc s device, i finished rooting the device by some youtube videos and i tried to intall a Jelly Beans ROM,
That One http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1979829
everything was going well until i got the step of flashing the -Flash boot_V06.img , i don't know how i can do this
i made a search and i tried after flashing the BASEBAND V77 to turn off the device and connect the device while hold the home key it didn't connect to the fastboot mode , so i don't know what to do, i want to install this ROM
Please Help me
You can't install jelly bean roms if you haven't unlocked your bootloader
jman2131 said:
You can't install jelly bean roms if you haven't unlocked your bootloader
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so how i can unlock the bootliader ! and that's only the problem that prevent the device form connecting in fastboot mode !
Одг: [Q] help me i am lost :(
There is oficial Sony method for unlocking the boot loader..
Google it :thumbup:
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http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
SHIKOSHAKUR said:
so how i can unlock the bootliader ! and that's only the problem that prevent the device form connecting in fastboot mode !
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Here is a guide in german
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-ha...arc-s-rom-flashen-mit-offenen-bootloader.html
or if you need/prefer english, voilà
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775
Good Luck

[Q] i cannt flash boot.img

i tried to install room in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1979829
but flashtool still tell me you need rooted device
i rooted my arc s & i cannt flash boot.img
somar-b said:
i tried to install room in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1979829
but flashtool still tell me you need rooted device
i rooted my arc s & i cannt flash boot.img
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Is your boatloader unlocked?
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The "root" in flashtool refers to the bootloader. In this case if yout bootloader is "not rooted" then that means you have a locked bootloader. Unlock your bootloader if you want to flash custom kernels.
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thanx
i need android sdk to unlock boot loader
i cannt download it from google site in our country
anyboady can upload android sdk to me ???

[6.2.b.0.211]Need help after fail trying to root Xperia S

Hi, today I tried to update my Xperia S to 6.2.b.0.211 using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302631
But I got a brick which put my phone on a bootloop like the sony logo wouldn't disappear. So I used PC Companion to repair it and now I'm at 6.2.b.0.200 without root.
What I'm asking: Is there any way to root/flash a pre-rooted rom or whatever to have my phone rooted?
Thanks in advance.
myownway said:
Hi, today I tried to update my Xperia S to 6.2.b.0.211 using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302631
But I got a brick which put my phone on a bootloop like the sony logo wouldn't disappear. So I used PC Companion to repair it and now I'm at 6.2.b.0.200 without root.
What I'm asking: Is there any way to root/flash a pre-rooted rom or whatever to have my phone rooted?
Thanks in advance.
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I need to know this too, I'm on JB, 6.2.B.0.200 cannot root, tried everything ....
Can anyone help please??
myownway said:
Hi, today I tried to update my Xperia S to 6.2.b.0.211 using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302631
But I got a brick which put my phone on a bootloop like the sony logo wouldn't disappear. So I used PC Companion to repair it and now I'm at 6.2.b.0.200 without root.
What I'm asking: Is there any way to root/flash a pre-rooted rom or whatever to have my phone rooted?
Thanks in advance.
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Horse Trader said:
I need to know this too, I'm on JB, 6.2.B.0.200 cannot root, tried everything ....
Can anyone help please??
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Hello guys, u dont need pre-rooted rom or use the old .200 rom anymore
just get the .211 stock rom and u can root it!!
Seems the .211 rom is not available in many country, including Hong Kong (where i'm from)
u can just flash the .211 rom with the ftf file with flash tool in your XS
u may download it here : http://goo.im/devs/DooMLoRD/xperia_s/LT26i_6.2.B.0.211.ftf
u can flash it in without wiping data or cache (while the pre-rooted rom will wipe data)
then root it with doomlord easy rooting kit : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473
hope it helps
KWOKSFUNG said:
Hello guys, u dont need pre-rooted rom or use the old .200 rom anymore
just get the .211 stock rom and u can root it!!
Seems the .211 rom is not available in many country, including Hong Kong (where i'm from)
u can just flash the .211 rom with the ftf file with flash tool in your XS
u may download it here : http://goo.im/devs/DooMLoRD/xperia_s/LT26i_6.2.B.0.211.ftf
u can flash it in without wiping data or cache (while the pre-rooted rom will wipe data)
then root it with doomlord easy rooting kit : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327473
hope it helps
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Hi, thanks for the reply. One more question, is this rom region free and with all langs?
myownway said:
Hi, today I tried to update my Xperia S to 6.2.b.0.211 using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302631
But I got a brick which put my phone on a bootloop like the sony logo wouldn't disappear. So I used PC Companion to repair it and now I'm at 6.2.b.0.200 without root.
What I'm asking: Is there any way to root/flash a pre-rooted rom or whatever to have my phone rooted?
Thanks in advance.
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Here is very easy and wonderful way !
1. Unlock the bootloader ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613&nocache=1
2. Download flashtool and install it. http://androxyde.github.io/
3. Download doomkernel and SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip - 1.43 MB http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305591
4. Now flash the doomkernel via flashtool and restart the phone. Now when you see cool doomlord logo, pressing at 'volume +' you will get CWM recovery and pressing at camera button you will get TWRP recovery. choose any one of them and flash this 'SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip - 1.43 MB'
ALL THE BEST !
myownway said:
Hi, thanks for the reply. One more question, is this rom region free and with all langs?
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I'm not sure if it's region free but i can instal in on my Hong Kong version Xperia S so i believe it can be installed on yours
i believes most languages are here too
but there's only xperia international keyboard by default
seems other keyboard can still e added in setting
but the Xperia Chinese keyboard is missing and i have to flash it myself
if u dont like this version, u may look for another ftf file
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pracas said:
Here is very easy and wonderful way !
1. Unlock the bootloader ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560613&nocache=1
2. Download flashtool and install it. http://androxyde.github.io/
3. Download doomkernel and SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip - 1.43 MB http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305591
4. Now flash the doomkernel via flashtool and restart the phone. Now when you see cool doomlord logo, pressing at 'volume +' you will get CWM recovery and pressing at camera button you will get TWRP recovery. choose any one of them and flash this 'SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip - 1.43 MB'
ALL THE BEST !
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i dont think unlocking the bootloader is required as it is a stock rom
btw, doing this will make u lose your bravia engine
u can root official . 200 FW. Your device must be UL, flash with fastboot doomkernel v5 and then you have CWM and root.
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serqeftin said:
u can root official . 200 FW. Your device must be UL, flash with fastboot doomkernel v5 and then you have CWM and root.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
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u cant root official .200 but u can root .211 without unlocking the bootloader
i tried and it works well for me

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