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[Question] Multiple questions about bootloader and network locked

First of all hello everybody
Since this is my first post and im semi noob il try to be as explicit as I can.
I personaly own an lt15i so I have some xp.
A friend of mine gave me his arc in order to root/instal custom rom etc.
-network locked on Orange Romania.
- seems to be not unlockable (bootloader I mean) since I have no Rooting Status section in the service menu.
-2.3.3 Version update dosnt work (via phone or pc companion,it says it has the latest version )
- baseband version 7X30A-AAABQMAZM-1290_21-29
Kernel 2.6.32.9-pref [email protected]#1
Last Section (About compiling smth,its not in english and i forgot its name)
3.0.1.A.0.150
I need to get it to ICS.
What can be done?
The phone is not rooted,its in perfect state and it only has some apps instaled from the market (player etc).Except that its as new as you buy it.
Would rooting resolve the issue?
Would network unlocking?
Any ideas,sugestions or anything else would greatly be apreciated.
Thanks in advance!

Not a very good first post it has to be said. Read the stickys, read them again and once more after that. Then ask any questions still remaining on the relevant threads.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
Not a very good first post it has to be said. Read the stickys, read them again and once more after that. Then ask any questions still remaining on the relevant threads.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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I do not understand this attitude around here,no offence but an answer would of take you less time to write.
I read all the stiky's (except for the themes forum and accesories ) and did not find any helpfull information. Been googling and forum searching the issue for about 4 hours. If you are willing to manualy read 100+ reply's with 1% change of finding helpfull information please be my guest (I used topic search duh)
I might be retarded but : No unlocked bootloader no kernel instal,no kernel instal no ics since its gb kernel. No official update for my phone and I suspect it might be network related.. A simple yes or no answer is hard to get in this days... Anyway thank you for your reply and helpfull information

People get such replies off me when they've clearly showed no initiative. You say you've searched, read the stickys etc but everyone says that despite the fact the fact most of the answers can be found in the stickys.
I've got nothing against People asking questions but when new threads are started on a daily basis asking about things that have been answered or discussed many many times over it gets annoying after a while, and if like you say you've found nothing relating to rooting or unlocking the boot loader that's helpful in 4 hours, then god only knows what you've been searching for.
Also, click on the first and last link in my signature.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
People get such replies off me when they've clearly showed no initiative. You say you've searched, read the stickys etc but everyone says that despite the fact the fact most of the answers can be found in the stickys.
I've got nothing against People asking questions but when new threads are started on a daily basis asking about things that have been answered or discussed many many times over it gets annoying after a while, and if like you say you've found nothing relating to rooting or unlocking the boot loader that's helpful in 4 hours, then god only knows what you've been searching for.
Also, click on the first and last link in my signature.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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Ok I might be an idiot.
So basicly the answer is no, maybe this was a retarded topic since SE says
In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
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I thought that could be done if somthing on the phone changed,I guess the answer is no but I dont see any logic in this,wouldnt expect anyone to explain anyway.
Let me rephrase my question then,as a noob user as I am.
Why cant I OFFICIALY UPDATE the phone since ICS is actually released for this phone? If I am again that retarded that I did not find an answer on this forum or via google,I swear to god Il get a nokia 1100 and leave this forum for ever.

Just pick a ftf from the sticky in general and flash it with the flashtool, much easier than waiting, and you'd have to ask Sony why they've not yet released it.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
Just pick a ftf from the sticky in general and flash it with the flashtool, much easier than waiting, and you'd have to ask Sony why they've not yet released it.
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Thank you dear sir! As far as I read I tought I needed to change the kernel in order to get ICS which is impossible.
If you had said that in the begining I would not wasted so much time and now I know more. Instead of mini raging with all that blabla like in the video. I did not honestly know anything about those ftf files,Im guessing they also update the kernel. Honestly I would of never had thought of searching for something like this.

clau22bv said:
I did not honestly know anything about those ftf files
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I'll not mention that you've said you were "googling and forum searching the issue for about 4 hours". Yes they flash the kernel too, and to unlock the boot loader you can use the S1 Tool, the link to it is in my guide (see sig), which I assume you will surely have read, at least skimmed through it.

XperienceD said:
I'll not mention that you've said you were "googling and forum searching the issue for about 4 hours". Yes they flash the kernel too, and to unlock the boot loader you can use the S1 Tool, the link to it is in my guide (see sig), which I assume you will surely have read, at least skimmed through it.
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Sadly in my opinion your nutshell guide is not sticky (when it should be ) Will recommend my friend to let me try that asap he will get an extension usb .Im doing just fine with arcknight and jj hybrid . Hope my next post will be brighter (or best not even necesary )
Good day dear sir.

clau22bv said:
Sadly in my opinion your nutshell guide is not sticky (when it should be ) Will recommend my friend to let me try that asap he will get an extension usb .Im doing just fine with arcknight and jj hybrid . Hope my next post will be brighter (or best not even necesary )
Good day dear sir.
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So you have managed to unlock the boot loader and flash the ROM and Kernel? Thanks for compliment, it used to be a sticky but I asked for it to be removed as I wasn't updating it much, but try and keep it up to date these days.
Welcome to the forum.

XperienceD said:
So you have managed to unlock the boot loader and flash the ROM and Kernel? Thanks for compliment, it used to be a sticky but I asked for it to be removed as I wasn't updating it much, but try and keep it up to date these days.
Welcome to the forum.
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Thank you !
And the answer you are looking for is found in the sticky's (just kidding)
No,I currently have 2 Arc's (one of mine which I boot unlocked with jj and arcknight and the one being mentioned in the post) I dont have an usb extension cable and I must ask my friend the owner for permission

[Q] Current option to root Xperia Arc S

I see several post with different options to get root access to my Xperia Arc S LT18a
How can I know which list of all those is the current and recommended?
I currently own an Xperia Arc S Lt18a which I previously upgraded to 4.0.4, 4.1.B.0.587 following the instructions from a thread I can't find
I have a locked bootloader, and prefer to don't unlock it. Just want root access. This is a mexican Telcel phone
Thanks in advance. I just can't decide which is the current or advised method.

aumedina said:
Thanks in advance. I just can't decide which is the current or advised method.
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Do what the majority of People do, READ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18445331#post18445331

yes
To ask Questions about developing your device, installing ROMs, software and themes you must go to the Q&A or General Forum.
Remember, your question has very likely been asked already, so please search before posting.

XperienceD said:
Do what the majority of People do, READ! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18445331#post18445331
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Thanks for the second half of your answer. As I said, I was looking for a link.
About the first half, I believe you're very cute to advice me to read, even when I stated I read a several threads, and even when I stated I already upgraded to ICS, which of course involved a lot of reading.
I see lots of threads which seem equal to me, everyone giving similar but not equal advice, and everyone offering different links to similar but not identical files and Roms.
Maybe I'm just stupid. Thanks anyway for the link

[Q] Carrier unlock, root and install custom rom on Sony Xperia Arc S (lt18i)

Hi all, my friend has Sony Xperia Arc S (lt18i) which is locked to unknown carrier (3co.uk - i think) .. i want to unlock it and use my country's gsm carrier
I want to install custom Rom on it "XPERIA Ultimate HD MOD" (suggest any better rom if any) and i am totally noob for sony devices. (have worked on various HTC device so i guess wont be any hard for sony if proper instruction is provided :fingers-crossed
So my question is, Can it be unlocked to my carrier?? And instruction to root and install custom rom??
many many thanks in advance to all those who are willing to help :good::good::good:

Saron01 said:
So my question is, Can it be unlocked to my carrier?? And instruction to root and install custom rom??
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Yes, and go to the general section and read the stickys before starting threads asking for what's been posted numerous times. Just because you're a noob doesn't mean you can't read.

XperienceD said:
Yes, and go to the general section and read the stickys before starting threads asking for what's been posted numerous times. Just because you're a noob doesn't mean you can't read.
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went through numerous post to find the solution for sim-unlock but didn't find anywhere till you replied to my post hehehehhe
anyway got the answer..

New Arc S

Hi everyone.
I have had an x10 for 2 years and now I have a Arc S. So, as I have some experience on flashing roms and rooting and etc with my x10 I want to give it a try with my new ARC S.
But as I dont know if things are exactly like x10 I need to ask you some questions.
I kind of have it planed:
Root with these http://www.unlockroot.com/unlockroot.html
Unlock Bootloader (need help)
After doing these can I flash any kernel right away?
If so I am thinking about flashing these ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093720). But I dont know want bugs it has so ......wat do you recomend me?
Thanks

J.Diogo said:
But as I dont know if things are exactly like x10 I need to ask you some questions.
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This is what the stickys are for. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775

XperienceD said:
This is what the stickys are for. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775
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Thanks for your quick help.
Let me just ask you a question that I didnt findw the answer in there.
In Flashtool there is aplugin that says Bootloader Unlock (see image), may I just plug in my phone and do it?
Thanks
Sorry about my english I'm portuguese.

J.Diogo said:
Sorry about my english I'm portuguese.
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No need to apologise, your English is fine. :good: You need to check if you can use the official method to unlock, see HERE, if the answer is no you need to use the test point method, which is the method I would recommend even if you're able to use the official method, but the choice is yours.

XperienceD said:
No need to apologise, your English is fine. :good: You need to check if you can use the official method to unlock, see HERE, if the answer is no you need to use the test point method, which is the method I would recommend even if you're able to use the official method, but the choice is yours.
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I got bootloader unlock allow = no , so I have to do the test point right?
It is the one with the paperclip right?

J.Diogo said:
I got bootloader unlock allow = no , so I have to do the test point right?
It is the one with the paperclip right?
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Correct.

XperienceD said:
Correct.
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Doing the thing with the paperclip will unlock my bootloader? Or am I missing something?
And dont we have to pay something?
Sorry for mu noobiness

Please tell me if it is possible ti unlock my bootloader becase in these post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874) it says of it says Bootloader unlock Status: No, we should not proceed.

J.Diogo said:
Sorry for mu noobiness
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If you've read my guide you should already know the answer, and being a noob doesn't mean you can't read.

XperienceD said:
If you've read my guide you should already know the answer, and being a noob doesn't mean you can't read.
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Ok. You're right but when I asked you if I had to do the test point because it says Bootloader Unlock allow = No you said "correct" but in the Test Pont thread it says that if it says No we cant do it.
Sorry if I'm missing something.

J.Diogo said:
Ok. You're right but when I asked you if I had to do the test point because it says Bootloader Unlock allow = No you said "correct" but in the Test Pont thread it says that if it says No we cant do it.
Sorry if I'm missing something.
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The remote test point method, as stated in the guide.
Sent from Myushi

helppppppppp!!
Guys i need help on an issue
i just upgraded my Arc S to 4.0.4
Did a factory reset, everything is fast and smooth.
BUT
after i import my contacts into the phone book, tapping a contact does not display the details! like it used to in GB.
i click on a contact n nothing happens, only long press works.
Is that a feature or a bug?

Yeah!Arc S... Power device!

[Help] Root the Xperia Arc S

Hello,
I'm in the middle Noob Area Roots and etc then of you would like help to solve my problem ...
The thing is, I have a:
Xperia Arc S Lt18i
Android Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.1.b.0.587
And I would love to do a Root it, put in all the topics I saw the links were broken or I just could not do due to lack of information, so I'd like you guys tells me without a topic completely, with all that is mirrors working and not miss Info
I know it's kind of ridiculous to create a Topic on this, but please help me!
NOTE: My Phone lets unlock BootLoader
Thank you!

raitos said:
Hello,
I'm in the middle Noob Area Roots and etc then of you would like help to solve my problem ...
The thing is, I have a:
Xperia Arc S Lt18i
Android Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.1.b.0.587
And I would love to do a Root it, put in all the topics I saw the links were broken or I just could not do due to lack of information, so I'd like you guys tells me without a topic completely, with all that is mirrors working and not miss Info
I know it's kind of ridiculous to create a Topic on this, but please help me!
NOTE: My Phone lets unlock BootLoader
Thank you!
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unlock your bootloader, install kernel with cwm and then install custom rom you will never go back
Xda search and Google are you answers alot of the time

raitos said:
I just could not do due to lack of information
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There's more than enough information to help most People, those that struggle are those that skip through guides or are just sheer lazy.
raitos said:
I know it's kind of ridiculous to create a Topic on this, but please help me!
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Agreed, as you could have posted on one of the threads you claim to have read. Go read the stickys, Google, and help yourself to root xperia arc s

take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508585