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[Q] About those fancy mods...

Hi,
first of all, I am pretty new to smartphones and android.
I have my arc s, 2.3.4, .42 firmware, rooted, locked bl for two weeks now.
I am really interested in mods since i dont want to unlock bootloader for custom roms...
My problem is: In almost every thread i look people say you have to apply mods via recovery (?) and this is only possible with bl unlocked,
but i managed to apply the statusbar widget mod (sorry for no link) via root explorer..
is this possible with every mod?
thanks in advance and a happy new year!

This depends "modification"
Flashing via recovery is fastest and easiest way. Via root explore you must do all work manually.
Sometime this work, sometime not.
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taaviu said:
This depends "modification"
Flashing via recovery is fastest and easiest way. Via root explore you must do all work manually.
Sometime this work, sometime not.
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How to flash via recovery?
Xperia Arc (rooted)

you can instal CWM recovery on LOCKED BOOTLOADER with SE TWEAKER.
It will work just fine, but you cannot flash custom ROM since your BL will be still locked.

taaviu said:
This depends "modification"
Flashing via recovery is fastest and easiest way. Via root explore you must do all work manually.
Sometime this work, sometime not.
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if it doesnt work, will it mess up my phone? and if it does, will i be able to fix it?

By reflashing it.
But install recovery with SE tweaker, do a backup and then you can always restore "system" when a mod messed the phone up and it just bootloops.
Or unlock the bl and flash a kernel with recovery, it's worth it
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and what happens if se tweaker messes up my phone?

Reflash the firmware with FlashTool
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Doesn't FlashTool need unlocked bootloader to work?

xzizz said:
Doesn't FlashTool need unlocked bootloader to work?
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No, it doesn't, only the device in flashmode.
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Root?

Hi
can anyone please tell me if i can only just root, and nothing else like flash etc...
Aty01

Aty01 said:
Hi
can anyone please tell me if i can only just root, and nothing else like flash etc...
Aty01
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If you mean root without doing anything else then, yes you can. Zergrush method

Aty01 said:
Hi
can anyone please tell me if i can only just root, and nothing else like flash etc...
Aty01
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Although why you would want to root and not do anything else is a mystery.
Did you mean to say what can you do besides root? In that case, we would need to know what model of phone you have in order to polnt you in the right direction.
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netizenmt said:
Although why you would want to root and not do anything else is a mystery.
Did you mean to say what can you do besides root? In that case, we would need to know what model of phone you have in order to polnt you in the right direction.
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Hi
its what i was trying to say
Xperia Play R00i
android 2.3.4
Kernal Version 2.6.32.9

I used easy rooting tools took less than 2 mins just google it an download it
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I've used Flashtool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351299
And used the specific menu command to use zergRush.
Remember you need to enable USB debugging in Aplications>Development

Didn't I already answer this? Use superoneclick its easy. Rooting is easy. But why just root when you can do so much more
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fma965 said:
Didn't I already answer this? Use superoneclick its easy. Rooting is easy. But why just root when you can do so much more
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hi
i tried this method, however it doesnt work. when i tried this method it comes up as Running psneuter...
it has a back screen too.
when i close the black screen it says "IF IT KEEPS LOOPING TRY DISABLING USB DEBUGGING NOW"
when i do tht it comes up as running psneuter ...
FAILED
Any Help

Try easy rooting tools mate works for me superoneclick wouldnt
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Even I had the same questions..
I'm on an R800i ..
Android: 2.3.4
Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
I just got the phone this week, so I'll be happy with the stock rom for a few months..
All I wanna do is root it, so I can remove the bloatware..
(If possible, without having to unlock the bootloader for now)
My last phone was the LG P500 .. and all I needed to root that was run the gingerbreak apk.
Any chance of that working here?
Also, there is a sticky in the dev section for how to root, but that now redirects to a page [WIP] ClockworkMod Recovery - FreeXperia page..
So really confused..
Do I install CWM and then flash that file for rooting?
(is it possible to install cwm without rooting?)
Or do I root it using some other method, and then flash CWM using what that thread says?
Uber confused..

it is not possible to root Rombuild .62 you need to downgrade your rom to.40

dang..
and for downgrading I'd have to use flashtool, right?
wouldn't that format the phone as well?

ajphoenix said:
Even I had the same questions..
I'm on an R800i ..
Android: 2.3.4
Build: 4.0.2.A.0.62
I just got the phone this week, so I'll be happy with the stock rom for a few months..
All I wanna do is root it, so I can remove the bloatware..
(If possible, without having to unlock the bootloader for now)
My last phone was the LG P500 .. and all I needed to root that was run the gingerbreak apk.
Any chance of that working here?
Also, there is a sticky in the dev section for how to root, but that now redirects to a page [WIP] ClockworkMod Recovery - FreeXperia page..
So really confused..
Do I install CWM and then flash that file for rooting?
(is it possible to install cwm without rooting?)
Or do I root it using some other method, and then flash CWM using what that thread says?
Uber confused..
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First you root then u install the clockworkmod recovery. Superoneclick worked for me or use flashtool.
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MrHaPpY66 said:
First you root then u install the clockworkmod recovery. Superoneclick worked for me or use flashtool.
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Errm.. So you CAN root .62 firmware with Superoneclick?

Use easy rooting tools thats what i used an got same firmware mate
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scouse83 said:
Use easy rooting tools thats what i used an got same firmware mate
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but from what I've read, it seems .62 firmware cant be rooted
any guides on how to revert back to 0.42 or some other older version?
and will i lose my data/apps in doing so?

[Q] [Help] Rom Forced Reset

Hi all this is my first post.
Yesterday I flashed a rom (can't remember the Name) and my phone got stuck on the Sony Ericsson screen. From Flashtool I re-Flashed The stock kernel and my phone worked again, only my phone was unrooted, all my apps were gone and it wouldn't load cwm recovery, which has a backup of my phone before with all my apps, contacts and stuff. it also has nxtBeAn rom on the SD card that I installed and disliked.
Please help me to somehow root my phone again (DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su failed to root it and so did Gingerbreak V4) so I can get all my contacts, messages, apps and passwords back.
Thanks
Sony Ericsson xperia play R800i on o2 UK
Was rooted.

rotweilerc67 said:
Hi all this is my first post.
Yesterday I flashed a rom (can't remember the Name) and my phone got stuck on the Sony Ericsson screen. From Flashtool I re-Flashed The stock kernel and my phone worked again, only my phone was unrooted, all my apps were gone and it wouldn't load cwm recovery, which has a backup of my phone before with all my apps, contacts and stuff. it also has nxtBeAn rom on the SD card that I installed and disliked.
Please help me to somehow root my phone again (DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su failed to root it and so did Gingerbreak V4) so I can get all my contacts, messages, apps and passwords back.
Thanks
Sony Ericsson xperia play R800i on o2 UK
Was rooted.
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I think you flashed. 62 frmw, it can't be rooted go flash lower one eg: .42 or. 58(420mb data partition) then root
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You can try this modded stock kernel with recovery to restore the backup: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421978

creative_md said:
I think you flashed. 62 frmw, it can't be rooted go flash lower one eg: .42 or. 58(420mb data partition) then root
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Yes I flashed .62, sorry for not including that. im flashing 4.0.2.A.0.42 now using flashtool. Hope it works.:fingers-crossed:

rotweilerc67 said:
im flashing 4.0.2.A.0.42 now using flashtool. Hope it works.:fingers-crossed:
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It'll surely work..
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creative_md said:
It'll surely work..
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sadly it didn't work. I tried flashing 4.0.2.A.0.42 and when the phone booted in the about phone it still says im on .62 build number and 2.6.32.9-perf kernel version.
I then tried flashing 4.0.1.A.0.283 and it Still says im on .62.
Not sure how to overwrite with a rootable build number and kernel.

rotweilerc67 said:
sadly it didn't work. I tried flashing 4.0.2.A.0.42 and when the phone booted in the about phone it still says im on .62 build number and 2.6.32.9-perf kernel version.
I then tried flashing 4.0.1.A.0.283 and it Still says im on .62.
Not sure how to overwrite with a rootable build number and kernel.
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Flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398 and report back.
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creative_md said:
Flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591398 and report back.
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It Worked!!! thanks!! it installed .58 and it rooted! just got to install cw recovery now and I have my old phone back!

You're welcome bro
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Bootloop

Can anyone help me in fixing my xperia arc s in boot loop state?
List of problems:
1. Lost memory card
2. not rooted (virgin)
3. no experience in Flash/Bootloader.
4. Pretty much the device is virgin.
Thanks any help is very much appreciated

Give one of these a read - xperia arc s bootloop

Have you tried repairing your phone in PC vompanion?
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pc companion cant repair it as it needs me to go to notification via phone which is impossible since it just bootloops from sony to xepria logo.

XperienceD said:
Give one of these a read - xperia arc s bootloop[/URL]
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the guide needs rooted or with bootloader enabled mine is pretty much virgin in all of those. Is there anyway that i can repair or root it or flash it even if it is turned off?

saintlust said:
the guide needs rooted or with bootloader enabled mine is pretty much virgin in all of those. Is there anyway that i can repair or root it or flash it even if it is turned off?
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Getting your Phone back to a factory state DOES NOT require you to be rooted or have an unlocked bootloader, the thing that's lacking here is reading, and persistence. You need to figure out getting PC Companion, SEUS, or the Flashtool (Official and un-Official) to work, so as you know what to do, it's over to you to do it, and if it's not working then you're obviously doing something wrong.

i personally prefer flashtool. simple to use and doesnt require root or unlocked bootloader if you're flashing stock ftf.
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tangosierra_ said:
i personally prefer flashtool. simple to use and doesnt require root or unlocked bootloader if you're flashing stock ftf.
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i have flash tool can you link what is needed for the xperia arc s(firmwares) as i only have the x10 stock which comes from the download? thanks

Use Google. There are 9373727319322633 stock ftfs which you can flash and any one of them work
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Download Sony Mobile Update Service, follow the instructions to repair your phone's firmware.

Can't root JB 6.2.B.0.200

Can anyone help please. I updated my Xperia S to Jelly bean, lost root, tried everything to attain root again, nothing.
There are several programms that claim to root, but I get error message saying for ver 6.2.B.0..211 only.

Horse Trader said:
Can anyone help please. I updated my Xperia S to Jelly bean, lost root, tried everything to attain root again, nothing.
There are several programms that claim to root, but I get error message saying for ver 6.2.B.0..211 only.
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Update to 211 then.
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So far, there's no root for stock .200. Flash .211 and root using Doomlord's easy rooting kit.

Horse Trader said:
Can anyone help please. I updated my Xperia S to Jelly bean, lost root, tried everything to attain root again, nothing.
There are several programms that claim to root, but I get error message saying for ver 6.2.B.0..211 only.
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I am using stock . 200 and rooted (my device UL) flash doom kernel v5 with fastboot method.
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serqeftin said:
I am using stock . 200 and rooted (my device UL) flash doom kernel v5 with fastboot method.
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Can't even get into fastboot, tried many times, only chance I seem to have is downgrade to ICS, then flash 'Dooms' rooted JB, reluctant to do this as it means re-installing everything again with Tatanium backup......... and all the settings again.

Must be;
- Fastboot drivers installed in your PC.
- Your device UL.
- Copied super user zip file of doomlord in your device.
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bluechelsea said:
Update to 211 then.
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What a meaningless reply from a supposed 'senior' member .....!!!

serqeftin said:
Must be;
- Fastboot drivers installed in your PC.
- Your device UL.
- Copied super user zip file of doomlord in your device.
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Hi .....
Can't even fastboot, or, get to the screen (as I could in ICS) to install from internal memory. Tried everything I know, I'm not very experienced with these things I'm afraid.
I copied a rooted version of JB by 'Doom lord?' to my Xperia S, it being a ZIP file, even unzipped, it would install, or run, couldn't run it, neither could I flash it, so, I'm stuck!!!

Horse Trader said:
Hi .....
Can't even fastboot, or, get to the screen (as I could in ICS) to install from internal memory. Tried everything I know, I'm not very experienced with these things I'm afraid.
I copied a rooted version of JB by 'Doom lord?' to my Xperia S, it being a ZIP file, even unzipped, it would install, or run, couldn't run it, neither could I flash it, so, I'm stuck!!!
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Go to recovery and flash superuser.zip again...that might help...I encountered same problem once...but on ICS...
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