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flashtool 4.0.2.A.0.62 root

Can the new flashtools root 4.0.2.A.0.62 for arcs with locked bootloaders? Already upgraded once to find out i couldn't root it. Has anyone done this successfully with a locked bootloader as I don;t fancy experimenting again.

yes mate flash the old kernel from the .58 or .42 or .283 FW by excluding baseband & system in flashtool b4 flashing after that root as normal with zergRush..

realfelix said:
yes mate flash the old kernel from the .58 or .42 or .283 FW by excluding baseband & system in flashtool b4 flashing after that root as normal with zergRush..
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Thats what i did last time i experimented and it didnt work. i installed 62 then flashed the 42 kernel with flashtool. But zerg wouldnt root it. But i flashed the kernel only. in one of the 62 threads there were links to getting it rooted with locked bootloaders. This went to a guide with nothing about locked bootloaders in it, only unlocked.

somewhere here in the forums is a thread about CWM for locked bootloaders, with that you CANNOT flash custom kernels, but old kernels in zip format, hang on i'll get you the zip + the link for the locked BL CWM.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390771 this is the link for CWM: follow these instructions for the arc : 1.Run install-cwm?.cmd
install-cwm1.cmd for Xperia Arc / Neo / PLAY
2.Enable USB Debugging on device
3.Connect your device using usb data cable
4.Follow on screen instruction
and here's the kernel it's the .283 kernel

it wasn't custom, it was the stock kernel from .42 flashed to .62 and zerg refused to root it. Although apparently this worked on previous versions as i tried flashing the .42 kernel over onto .62 as a tip from one of the other members on here. but I couldn't get it rooted in the end and gave up and went back to .58.

flash that kernel via CWM

so if done with cwm mod it should work then? Whats the difference flashing the kernel with cwm as opposed to flashtool? Would have thought it be the same.

dont know the difference, but this one worked for me

cheers ill give it a go.

no problem feel free to contact me via PM if you still have problems

somedude67 said:
Can the new flashtools root 4.0.2.A.0.62 for arcs with locked bootloaders? Already upgraded once to find out i couldn't root it. Has anyone done this successfully with a locked bootloader as I don;t fancy experimenting again.
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I have the exact same problem as you. Did you manage to accomplish anything? If yes would it be easy for you to explain to me the exact steps? If not is it possible to give me the address or send me the .58 firmware for arcs (the ftf file). I wasn't able to find it somewhere. Thanks!

upgraded to .62 then tried to install cwm but it wouldn't let me as the phone needs root permission to be able to install it. So how did you deal with this? I also flashed the .283 kernel with flash tools after updating to .62 and zerg again failed to root the device.
chandoliasnikos said:
I have the exact same problem as you. Did you manage to accomplish anything? If yes would it be easy for you to explain to me the exact steps? If not is it possible to give me the address or send me the .58 firmware for arcs (the ftf file). I wasn't able to find it somewhere. Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314

Ok, I'll give it a try.

Before I go back to .58, is there any rumour if Flashtool is going to support rooting on .62 firmware soon?

chandoliasnikos said:
Before I go back to .58, is there any rumour if Flashtool is going to support rooting on .62 firmware soon?
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Nope... the zergRush exploit has been patched on .62 fw and there wont be another exploit on Gingerbread, since we're going to ICS.

is there anyway to root 62 without unlocking our bootloaders or is it nay to impossible?

So far I wasn't able to find a way, so I think I'll just go back to .58 or .42 and root, waiting for the official ICS.
Sent from my Xperia Arc S

Will the force zergrush or psneuter methods work?

[Q] ICS - How do I?

I have a Xperia Arc S
It currently has 0.62 firmware.
I have unlocked the bootloader (official sony way)
I have rooted (using XperiaArc.zip method)
I am currently downloding the ftf file for ICS.
Do I need a "kernel"?
How do I get ICS on it?
Will I still have root?

go to xperiablog dot net everything is there

ah well, flashtools not working for me
Edit a quick run of the drivers in flashtools and it was good to go!

read in the develepers thread, i am sure there is somewhere a howto. Step by step.

Kenif1983 said:
I have a Xperia Arc S
It currently has 0.62 firmware.
I have unlocked the bootloader (official sony way)
I have rooted (using XperiaArc.zip method)
I am currently downloding the ftf file for ICS.
Do I need a "kernel"?
How do I get ICS on it?
Will I still have root?
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may be this link httpII:talk dot sonymobile dot com/thread/35239 will help gud luck

what i do is put the rom downloaded into sd card
push the kernel using fastboot tutorials
spam the menu button untill entered recovery.then wipe,then flash
nvr bothered bout baseband until yesterday,where i use flashtool to update the BB.

I have a arc S running on .42 rooted with locked bootloader. (I can unlock it but havent done so yet).
How can I install ICS from the released copy so far?
Or should I just wait for the release at my region?

[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.
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium

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

[Q] Can C6506 - 10.4.B.0.569 Be Unlocked And Rooted

I have an Xperia ZL C6506 - 10.4.B.0.569
I went into the service menu and it says my bootloader can't be unlocked
Is there anyway to work around this and unlock it anyway? If not can I still root my phone?
If so please advise as to how. I looked on the forums but most posts relate to unlocked bootloader or
a different model or build.
If you need more info please let me know.
Thanks

Endrith said:
I have an Xperia ZL C6506 - 10.4.B.0.569
I went into the service menu and it says my bootloader can't be unlocked
Is there anyway to work around this and unlock it anyway? If not can I still root my phone?
If so please advise as to how. I looked on the forums but most posts relate to unlocked bootloader or
a different model or build.
If you need more info please let me know.
Thanks
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You can root it and install recovery. Unfortunately you cannot unlock the bootloader.
This means that you can only flash stock based Roms, not any AOSP Roms like cyanogenmod, aokp, omni, p.a.c, etc... More specifically, you can only flash stock kernels. The ROM is Dependant on the kernel you are using. Stock kernel for stock Roms. Aosp kernel for aosp based Roms.
With Sony's devices (as of late anyway), the kernel is baked into the boot.IMG. And you can only alter, change, or flash a custom boot.IMG if your bootloader is unlocked. Sucks, but that's how it is.
Sent from my C6503 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the info.
At least I can still root the phone which at this point was my primary interest.
As I mentioned I have not seen any rooting info for my particular build or model together. Am I missing something?
Did I not see it or has no one done it yet for this build/model setup.
Where would you suggest I go from here?

Endrith said:
Thanks for the info.
At least I can still root the phone which at this point was my primary interest.
As I mentioned I have not seen any rooting info for my particular build or model together. Am I missing something?
Did I not see it or has no one done it yet for this build/model setup.
Where would you suggest I go from here?
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You need to downgrade to .423 stock kernel. Use Androxyde's Flashtool to flash that kernel.
Then use Doomlord's Rooting Toolkit to root your phone.
After that, flash the .569 kernel with Flashtool.
Now you can install NUT's dualrecovery.
Here are the steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388946
At point 11. you flash the .569 kernel..

I have successfully rooted my phone.
However I can't figure out how to get it back to .569
Do I need to use the Flash and Stripped version(This seems to be linked to rooting)
Or can I just use this
[FTF] Xperia ZL (C6506) 4.3 - 10.4.B.0.569 - Generic US
Found at this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2637847
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On a side note will I be able to update to 4.4 Kitkat when it is released for my phone by the normal download
or will I have to flash it to keep the root?
Edit:
So I tried flashing the Full FTF but ended up losing root. I tried to do the other option of using the flash/stripped version but it says I need TWRP and there
is no version for the ZL only the Z. Will the Z one work or am I going about this the wrong way.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Endrith said:
I have successfully rooted my phone.
However I can't figure out how to get it back to .569
Do I need to use the Flash and Stripped version(This seems to be linked to rooting)
Or can I just use this
[FTF] Xperia ZL (C6506) 4.3 - 10.4.B.0.569 - Generic US
Found at this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2637847
Edit:
On a side note will I be able to update to 4.4 Kitkat when it is released for my phone by the normal download
or will I have to flash it to keep the root?
Edit:
So I tried flashing the Full FTF but ended up losing root. I tried to do the other option of using the flash/stripped version but it says I need TWRP and there
is no version for the ZL only the Z. Will the Z one work or am I going about this the wrong way.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Hey,
There is recovery for the ZL, you can get it from Nut's site here http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Looks like his latest recovery is called "ZL-lockeddualrecovery2.7.95-BETA.installer.zip (9.35MB)" at the moment.
If you flash my build 569 and lost root then you used the untouched FTF from Sony and makes your phone completely stock.
What you wanna do is flash back to an old 4.1.2 that will let you obtain root with DoomLord's 1 click method.
Once root is on your phone, install Nut's DualRecovery from the link I just gave you.
Download my 2 files (stripped FTF and flashable zip) and copy the flashable zip on your SDCard.
Now reboot into recovery and flash the flashable zip, once it flashes successfully, power off your phone. DO NOT Reboot.
Use Flashtool and flash the stripped FTF and boot your phone.
You will be on rooted build 569 with root and dualrecovery already installed. :good:
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It was also suggested to me for my Xperia tablet that if you already had root and simply wanted to update, all you have to do is:
1) copy zip to SDcard
2) go into recovery and install zip (without wiping anything)
3) turn off phone
4) flash kernel via flashtool
But I haven't tested this way

Thanks Crash338 that worked
I now have a rooted phone with .569

[Q] root 4.3 on xperia m

plzz help me out..i have unlocked my bootloader.
nd trying different methods but not succesfull..
m on latest stock firmware....
thnkx in advance

Which methods did you try?
The method that worked well for me (does not require Unlocked Bootloader) is the following:
- flash 4.1.2 using FlashTool
- Root it: Install Framaroot, select SuperSU and Gandalf exploit
- Install BusyBox
- flash 4.3 using FlashTool, but exclude System or your 4.3 won't be rooted.

-FliP- said:
Which methods did you try?
The method that worked well for me (does not require Unlocked Bootloader) is the following:
- flash 4.1.2 using FlashTool
- Root it: Install Framaroot, select SuperSU and Gandalf exploit
- Install BusyBox
- flash 4.3 using FlashTool, but exclude System or your 4.3 won't be rooted.
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plzz elaborate for 4.3....i have done using command prompt...but my phone gets bricked so again i have to flash to stock rom

nileshpandey84 said:
plzz elaborate for 4.3....i have done using command prompt...but my phone gets bricked so again i have to flash to stock rom
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Find the appropriate .ftf files for your device. You will be looking for a 4.1.2 ftf and a 4.3 ftf, just google them.
This is the Guide I used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709911