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[Q] Any wayto get rooted 2.3.3 with unlocked bootloader?

Hi, first of all, may thanks to jerpelea for http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358.
I have try to upgrade my arc from 2.3.2 (unlocked bootloader) to 2.3.3 using the phone and I have brick the phone, now is with 2.3.3 running very well.
Now i'am looking for a way to root the phone, and i do not find anyware the way, but in few posts, some people talk about it, I do not know if it would be with locked bootloader.
If this question is on the forum, i don't find it.
Thanks

Flash a rooted .img if you are on unlocked device or flash a generic .181 ftf and root + OTA to get 2.3.3. Got it?
Its all in the forum under Android Dev section. Lookie lookie!

datagubben said:
or flash a generic .181 ftf and root + OTA to get 2.3.3.
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Bad idea mate, with the unlocked bootloader

hi, but if a do a downgrade to rom 2.3.2 (rooted), and update to 2.3.3 using OTA, my phone will brick, and i will need to make a flash using the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358, won't i ?

Yes, so it is advisable not to try the OTA updates AT ALL!
Like datagubben said, just flash an already rooted ROM.
Cheers!

xtacy! said:
Bad idea mate, with the unlocked bootloader
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Yes, I forgot to write: .................... if you are on bootlocked device.
My bad
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Hi, if i relocked the bootloader again, i do an downgrade to 2.3.2, root the phone, upgrade using OTA my phone get's 2.3.3 rooted with any problem, am I right?

smokada said:
Hi, if i relocked the bootloader again, i do an downgrade to 2.3.2, root the phone, upgrade using OTA my phone get's 2.3.3 rooted with any problem, am I right?
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Currently is not possible to re-lock your unlocked phone.
here is the quot from website:
"Please note that there is no turning back when unlocking the boot loader. You will not be able to revert the phone to a locked or original state if you unlock it. Also, if you brick the phone, it is your own responsibility."
See it more at this link:
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/#13123381016851&if_height=1159

silverwind said:
Currently is not possible to re-lock your unlocked phone.
here is the quot from website:
"Please note that there is no turning back when unlocking the boot loader. You will not be able to revert the phone to a locked or original state if you unlock it. Also, if you brick the phone, it is your own responsibility."
See it more at this link:
http://unlockbootloader.sonyericsson.com/#13123381016851&if_height=1159
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Incorrect.
[TUTORIAL] Re-lock bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335

smokada said:
If this question is on the forum, i don't find it.
Thanks
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Then I would have a read of every section of the Arc forum.

smokada said:
Hi, first of all, may thanks to jerpelea for http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358.
I have try to upgrade my arc from 2.3.2 (unlocked bootloader) to 2.3.3 using the phone and I have brick the phone, now is with 2.3.3 running very well.
Now i'am looking for a way to root the phone, and i do not find anyware the way, but in few posts, some people talk about it, I do not know if it would be with locked bootloader.
If this question is on the forum, i don't find it.
Thanks
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if ur already having ur 2.3.3, just flashing recovery kernel made by either doomlord or bin4ry to have access to recovery mode, then, you can flash superuser package (aka root) to have ur fone completely rooted.
here's link of bin4ry recovery image (ps: this is just a live boot, so do exactly as what it said)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13340438#post13340438

@smokada,
I'm not sure if an OTA update will work for you even if you relock your bootloader (after flashing 2.3.2) as the DRM files have been wiped but it's possible to update via SEUS, which would make you lose your root.
@silverwind,
You're a bit behind the times mate. We've been able to lock the bootloader for quite some time now i.e. from the end of June. You can follow that thread here.
[The DRM files which were wiped while unlocking the bootloader can't be retrieved by locking the bootloader again.]
EDIT: LOL! I didn't realise that so many people posted before me with the answer.

[Q] How relock bootloader

Hello,
You mayby think, aigen someone who ask for relock bootloader. I have try different tut's, bus it doesn't work.
I can't find an stock kernel and rom. Anyone help please.
Thanx,
Harypjotr

Hey,
Did you have to unlock your bootloader using setools or omnius, or the 'test point' method?
If so, you can't relock the bootloader.
Otherwise, flash the ftf from this thread using flashtools: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134335

I can relock my bootloader, but I can't get the normal kernal and firmwire from Sony.
When I try to update, I get a sign, you alreddy get the newest version of software....
(Sorry about my terrible English)

I fount my orriginal .tft
Flashed, flashed the relock, and it works

Any way to "un-flash" a kernel?

Would it at all be possible to go back to stock kernel without having to flash an .FTF? It would lose the unlocked bootloader if I were to flash an .FTF, right? CDMA, so it's a pain to unlock it again. (Would I have to pay again? Hrm...)
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Or is it unlocked forever, regardless of what I do, once it's unlocked?

Once you unlock, it's unlocked until you choose to relock when using flashtool.
You may use flashtool and an SE .ftf firmware to "un-flash" back to stock kernel.
While at the same time keeping the unlock state.
As you will only relock your phone when you press the relock button before you start flashing.
So NO Worries; just flash it. And also, to save time, you can choose to flash only the kernel when using the tool.

If you unlocked your bootloader via a paid testpoint method then it cannot be relocked, regardless of whether you flash an FTF via fashtool.
To my understanding it is possible to extract the just the kenel.sin from an FTF file and flash it via fastboot or flashtool.
I will look it up for you then let you know.
Edit: Stock Kernels can be flashed, with the command: fastboot flash boot kernel.sin
Make sure you place the kernel.sin in the fastboot directory of your AndroidSDK

[Q]Need CWM for Xperia M C19004{Closed permanently}

Hello everyone,
Can anyone just provide me Clockwork mod for Xperia M C19004 phone?Link pls

Read forums first and post in correct section not general
Link only way is unlocked bootloader and this kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513677
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help needed
Hi,
Thanks for the info.next time I'll post in correct section.Can you please tell me how to flash this kernel onto my xperia M and what is unlocked bootloader.How do I know if my phone is bootloader locked or unlocked bootloader.Pls help me as I am new to Xperia phones.If locked bootloader how to unlock and will it void my warranty.
Waiting for your reply.

It will void your warranty unlocking bootloader
First you have to check if your bootloader can be unlocked in phone dialler put in (*#*#7378423#*#*) then go through the menus and find root status for bootloader it if says bootloader unlock allowed=yes then you can if it says no then you can't unlock it
If it's yes then you need to backup your TA DRM keys this will help if needing to relock bootloader if phone needs any repairs (brings back your warranty)
Link for guide to back up TA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Once done you need to unlock bootloader here is the link to the guide to do it (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484428)
Once done you need to root phone fully link here on how to do it FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174)
Once done go here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513677) this is link for custom stock kernel with CWM recovery or go here for stock kernel with CWM recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480556
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dunc4n88 said:
It will void your warranty unlocking bootloader
First you have to check if your bootloader can be unlocked in phone dialler put in (*#*#7378423#*#*) then go through the menus and find root status for bootloader it if says bootloader unlock allowed=yes then you can if it says no then you can't unlock it
If it's yes then you need to backup your TA DRM keys this will help if needing to relock bootloader if phone needs any repairs (brings back your warranty)
Link for guide to back up TA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598
Once done you need to unlock bootloader here is the link to the guide to do it (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484428)
Once done you need to root phone fully link here on how to do it FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174)
Once done go here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513677) this is link for custom stock kernel with CWM recovery or go here for stock kernel with CWM recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2480556
Sent from my C1905 using xda premium
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Thanks for helping me I'll definitely try this kernel and the steps you told:good:

[Q] Accidentally uninstalled OS and Relocked Bootloader, help?

So as the title says, while attempting to restore my phone back to stock i relocked my bootloader and deleted my OS. My phone is currently S-OFF and has TWRP installed. I have attempted almost everything trying to unlock my bootloader again. When i use my "Unlock_code.bin" it says successful but nothing happens my HBOOT still says that it is relocked. I'm losing my mind trying to figure this out. Can anyone please help me?

Do you know/have your device firmware no. ?
Grab the firmware and flash that to get the stock recovery installed then you can use your unlock_code.bin to unlock bootloader.
Or
Get a pre-rooted ROM.zip and put it in your external_sd and install that.
After all set up, you can unlock bootloader with this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
Or
Since you're trying to get back to stock, grab the nandroid backup if there is one from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
then use the external_sd card way to put back stock recovery on your device.
Basic thing is there are many ways to fix your problem ... just pick one of those

ckpv5 said:
Do you know/have your device firmware no. ?
Grab the firmware and flash that to get the stock recovery installed then you can use your unlock_code.bin to unlock bootloader.
Or
Get a pre-rooted ROM.zip and put it in your external_sd and install that.
After all set up, you can unlock bootloader with this guide : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
Or
Since you're trying to get back to stock, grab the nandroid backup if there is one from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
then use the external_sd card way to put back stock recovery on your device.
Basic thing is there are many ways to fix your problem ... just pick one of those
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Do you happen to know where i can find firmware for my M8 i can't seem to find it.

Did you back up before flashing if so just restore to a point where the boot loader was unlocked.
I'll begin searching for the ROM for your m8?
I need more info first though what's your carrier, what's your manufacturer, and model of phone and the version.
Also need to know current version of android or the os your using
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LordVarian said:
Do you happen to know where i can find firmware for my M8 i can't seem to find it.
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Remove your PIC or edit it not to show the Serial No. and IMEI no.
You can grab the OTA_M8_UL_K44_SENSE60_SECURITY_Rogers_WWE_1.55.631 .4-1.12.631.17_R1_release_366548ar2zyirbo1z4eqie.zip
from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694297
then open the OTA.zip with 7-zip and extract out the firmware.zip from it; that's your firmware
OR
Since your device is S-Off ... you can restore and update to the latest one without going back to stock and do OTA.
Just follow what I have here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55398223&postcount=7

Solved!
ckpv5 said:
Remove your PIC or edit it not to show the Serial No. and IMEI no.
You can grab the OTA_M8_UL_K44_SENSE60_SECURITY_Rogers_WWE_1.55.631 .4-1.12.631.17_R1_release_366548ar2zyirbo1z4eqie.zip
from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694297
then open the OTA.zip with 7-zip and extract out the firmware.zip from it; that's your firmware
OR
Since your device is S-Off ... you can restore and update to the latest one without going back to stock and do OTA.
Just follow what I have here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55398223&postcount=7
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You sir are my savior! I followed those instructions to the letter and my phone is now back to working condition! I can't thank you enough. :victory::good: