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[Q] Xperia Arc S root

Hi folks
I'm looking to root my Arc S but i'm having problems as I have tried the easy root and is failing to root my device.
Android version 4.0.4
Kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf
Build no 4.1.L.0.8
I know this is running the latest version of ICS and reading through forums I do get confused.I have read about IceBean and it would be nice to try this.So please if anyone could help I would be greatfull bearing in mind I have not rooted before.
Thanks and by the way this is a cracking site.:

gerryjo said:
Hi folks
I'm looking to root my Arc S but i'm having problems as I have tried the easy root and is failing to root my device.
Android version 4.0.4
Kernel version 2.6.32.9-perf
Build no 4.1.L.0.8
I know this is running the latest version of ICS and reading through forums I do get confused.I have read about IceBean and it would be nice to try this.So please if anyone could help I would be greatfull bearing in mind I have not rooted before.
Thanks and by the way this is a cracking site.:
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you need a 'ready to root' ftf to flash onto your phone before you can root it.
here's one for arc s
after flashing, put your phone in debugging mode and connect your phone to pc and run the 'RunMe.bat' file from this (extract first)

Shall give it a go and post results.
Sent from my LT18i using Tapatalk 2

Here you go! Official guide of rooting :
http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119

4.1.2 Is out....now what?

Ok, well here is the million dollar question from me for the day....does this root method- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743780&page=1 work with the latest update for the sprint GS3 SPH-L710?

KuroXue said:
Ok, well here is the million dollar question from me for the day....does this root method- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743780&page=1 work with the latest update for the sprint GS3 SPH-L710?
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You could have just asked your question in the thread you posted.
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Actually I can't. That thread requires you to have a certain post count before you can post into it.
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No matter what Android version this phone gets updated to, unless the bootloader is locked and no longer allows us to flash custom recoveries, root methods will continue to work.
We don't need to look for exploits in order to root the GS3.

Cmon dude, you shouldve searched because this is probably the 4th / 5th thread asking this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169599
If you're rooted, you can just flash a 4.1.2 rom and update your modem to the 4.1.2 modem by grabbing it from freezas stock rom thread, thats pretty essentially all that changed

CNexus said:
Cmon dude, you shouldve searched because this is probably the 4th / 5th thread asking this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169599
If you're rooted, you can just flash a 4.1.2 rom and update your modem to the 4.1.2 modem by grabbing it from freezas stock rom thread, thats pretty essentially all that changed
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I did search and I came across this thread already (as well as a few others). However all were posted before the 4.1.2 update was released OTA so I was not sure. I had a few android devices before and each needed an exploit or tool that varied based on what Android version you had (i.e-unrevoked for evo4g on 2.3.4 that did not work on 2.3.5). My GS3 is still unrooted so I can't just flash the rom. I was asking if I can still root using the posted method on 4.1.2 since I did not come across any posts with that question and this is the first device I have had that does not require an OS based exploit to root it.

KuroXue said:
I did search and I came across this thread already (as well as a few others). However all were posted before the 4.1.2 update was released OTA so I was not sure. I had a few android devices before and each needed an exploit or tool that varied based on what Android version you had (i.e-unrevoked for evo4g on 2.3.4 that did not work on 2.3.5). My GS3 is still unrooted so I can't just flash the rom. I was asking if I can still root using the posted method on 4.1.2 since I did not come across any posts with that question and this is the first device I have had that does not require an OS based exploit to root it.
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Ok ok, wasn't trying to come off in the way you interpreted it. But now you know, and Samsung devices in general are super easy to root
And also, the MB1 update that they talk about in that thread is the latest 4.1.2 OTA, so idk what you're talking about
Updates are referenced by the build number, hence LJ7 being 4.1.1, MA6 was the first 4.1.2, and MB1 was the second 4.1.2 OTA

yes it works
i can confirm for you that yes it works. i did it today.

I JUST got this update too

Thanks a lot. Sorry it took me so long to reply

[Q] N7100 Official ROM Help

Hi Guys
I have been looking into updating my phone to latest 4.1.2 or newer if possible but can never find out which OFFICIAL one to flash to my phone.
Thanks in Advance.
JRO03C.N7100XXALJ1
Base: N7100XXALIH
XFA
South Africa
I will would like to be able to pre root a rom if possible. Thanks

If you are looking for pre-rooted ROM, visit this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230250

Guy please I'm a noob.
This is what I want answered.
1) can I flash latest 4.1.2 dmc3 to my phone and just use and updated modem rom?
2) please explain how I can reset my current hone to complete factory. Meaning removing TWRP and complete unroot. Basically as I had it when I turned the phone on from the first time.
3) I really need someone I can skype with and explain certain things to me.
I have read alot of forums on flashing and rooting.
Ultimately I want my phone updated with root and custom recovery for backup but need normal and no modified count so I can use the Samsung apps and others.
Anyway thanks in advance guys I know it's a bother to help me and would really appreciate the help.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app

PsyChoFok said:
Hi Guys
I have been looking into updating my phone to latest 4.1.2 or newer if possible but can never find out which OFFICIAL one to flash to my phone.
Thanks in Advance.
JRO03C.N7100XXALJ1
Base: N7100XXALIH
XFA
South Africa
I will would like to be able to pre root a rom if possible. Thanks
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Why are you so badly NEED to update? Why are you craving for those useless updates? The SUPERPHONE Note 2 runs very smooth, no bugs at all, so I cannot understand for such excessive passion for useless updates.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

how to
can you tell me how to root?

Help with Root/upgrade

Just got my ZL and I must say (till now) this phone is kickass. As you might have imagined, I cannot wait to root it, but I have also seen talk of an update on the XDA forums, I have been through tons of threads on both rooting and upgrading, but am still a bit confused.
My ZL has the follwoing specs:
Model C6506
Firmware; 10.1.A.1.434
Android OS: 4.1.2
So the question is, which is the best way to go for rooting/updating the software?? Thanks

mr_esmit said:
So the question is, which is the best way to go for rooting/updating the software?? Thanks
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Personally, i would do the following :
1. Update the official way via Sony PC Companion, which should bring you to Firmware 10.3.1.A.0.244
2. Follow one of the guide to root.
3. With it rooted, install CWM / TWRP.
This is my preferred method, others may do otherwise.
Thanks.

mr_esmit said:
Just got my ZL and I must say (till now) this phone is kickass. As you might have imagined, I cannot wait to root it, but I have also seen talk of an update on the XDA forums, I have been through tons of threads on both rooting and upgrading, but am still a bit confused.
My ZL has the follwoing specs:
Model C6506
Firmware; 10.1.A.1.434
Android OS: 4.1.2
So the question is, which is the best way to go for rooting/updating the software?? Thanks
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This is not a question that should clog up a dedicated development section. That's what the general section's for.

Question don't belong in Development, thread moved to Q&A.
Thanks

Sorry for posting in the wrong section.... I'll give takagen's suggestion a try. I'l llet you know. Thanks.

Tried updating via PC companion but no updated firmware available. Any way to force the update or flash it?? Thanks.

Nevermind. Im reading doomlords thread.

[Q] Is there an official US 4.2.2 firmware available for N5110?

No offense to the folks running good versions of the UK 4.2.2 firmware, but since the U.S. version is out does anyone have that available to install on a a rooted but stock N5110 wifi note 8?
www androidcentral com/android-422-now-available-wifi-galaxy-note-8-kies-and-ota
I don't want the UK version (nothing against UK), but I can't seem to find the US one on the forums. Can someone link me if it is available? If not, just confirm that it isn't available yet and I'll just have to unroot and re-root.
Thanks

US stock firmware 4.2.2 is not available.

Royaltiger said:
US stock firmware 4.2.2 is not available.
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Thank you for making that clear.

lordstylz said:
Thank you for making that clear.
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My US GT-N5110 Note 8.0 was updated to 4.2.2 through the setup menu last week. I found a couple issues with it. I would rather to stay with 4.1.2.

not sure why you can't just upgrade to the US 4.2.2 via Kies and then just root it? I can see if you were asking for a deoxed zipalign stock version, but since you didn't mention anything of that... just unroot and turn your 4.1.2 back to stock, and load up Kies and upgrade to 4.2.2 then root it.

lordstylz said:
Thank you for making that clear.
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no. it is available....where did you guys come up that it is not?

First I was talking about a version to get that was downloadable on my own not via ota or kies.
I rooted but i am not running custom rom or recovery... Kept everything else stock.
And I can't unroot and update via ota because I get message about my device being modified still after I use voodoo rootkeeper. Anyway I am at a loss on how to update now anyway and I really don't want to use a custom rom. .
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I have 2 Note 8.0s (GT-N5110). One is running CM10.2 and the other WAS running that CivZ ROM; now it's running stock 4.2.2 with root. I go back and forth between original ROM with these 2 units. Just using Kies going back to stock. and they are US version of 4.2.2

jazzespresso said:
no. it is available....where did you guys come up that it is not?
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Could you please let us know where to download the US firmware?

Royaltiger said:
Could you please let us know where to download the US firmware?
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it is at http://www.sammobile.com/, go search your device number...make sure you download the right version. If you have N5110 US WiFi, you should be downloading "N5110UEFMI1_N5110XARFMI1_XAR.zip", unzip it, when you unzip, you should end up N5110UEFMI1_N5110XARFMI1_HOME.tar.md5, and then use odin to flash it...remember, this is stock firmware, so if you device rooted, you will loose...