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[Q] Rooting Xperia Arc

I have a Xperia Arc device and I want to root it.
How do I do it?

Bad forum...
Man... there are thousands of thread about rooting the arc if you are too lazy to search get the **** out of here...
A clue to solve your problem : Google is your friend

Search first. Everything is available in the forum.
And this is not the Q&A section.

I have been tried it a lot!!!
I have been tried it a lot, some of the guides told me to unlock my bootloader but I cant do that, and others tell me to use adb and I dont know how to do that also, Im asking for help!!

tbgoo1221 said:
I have been tried it a lot, some of the guides told me to unlock my bootloader but I cant do that, and others tell me to use adb and I dont know how to do that also, Im asking for help!!
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Then Try to post in the right section first. Otherwise Mods will close/delete your thread.
Which ROM you have? Gingerbread or ICS?
And what is the build number? GB - 0.42/0.58/0.62 or ICS -4.0.3 or 4.0.4

I have Gingerbread 2.3.3
Build number 3.0.1.a.0.145

You're running an old version of android. Not even 2.3.4
But if you just want to root this version, just search for Gingerbreak. You just need to transfer it to your phone and install it like a regular .apk
Cheers!

tbgoo1221 said:
I have Gingerbread 2.3.3
Build number 3.0.1.a.0.145
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Well Xtacy already suggested you the way, which is right.
Can you upgrade the Android Version, Like the latest Android 4.0.4. That is easily Rootable.
You can also upgrade to Android 2.3.4 [Build 0.42 or 0.58] which is easily rootable to using Doomlord kit.

auni said:
Well Xtacy already suggested you the way, which is right.
Can you upgrade the Android Version, Like the latest Android 4.0.4. That is easily Rootable.
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If you do so, kindly use this thread for more info on rooting.
auni said:
You can also upgrade to Android 2.3.4 [Build 0.42 or 0.58] which is easily rootable to using Doomlord kit.
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Which is here.
This thread will be locked. Please use search next time and if you don't find the answer you are looking for, please post a new thread in Q&A.
Thankd for your cooperation!

[Q] Xperia Arc S Root

Hello xda forum!
I´m kinda noob in the world of custimizing android devices, my first device was a SGA so that was an easy one, but now I have a xperia arc s with the official 4.0.4 rom made by sony the build number is 4.1.B.0 and I want to root it but i can´t, I have tried the DooMLoRD_v1_Xperia-2011-ICS-ROOT-emu-busybox-su.zip method but it failed i think because it requires the build no 4.1.A , the 2nd atempt was to flash a kernel made also by doomlord to put the build number into 4.1.A or somthing like that but it also failed becuse i can´t boot into fastboot mode, so i made a research around xda forum and I found that some devices are locked by the mobile operator, so they can´t boot into fastboot mode. Now my question is does this device is rubish or do I have a solution? what can i do?
thanx!! to all the people that can help me.
P.D.1: sorry for my bad english xD
P.D.2: don´t be like "uuhh! look around xda, you´ll find the answer" please I need some help.

psychonation said:
P.D.2: don´t be like "uuhh! look around xda, you´ll find the answer" please I need some help.
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Read the stickys, guides or one of the other threads just like this asking the SAME EXACT QUESTION...
Have you read the THREE threads on THE SAME PAGE you decided to post your question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871981

thanx!
XperienceD said:
Read the stickys, guides or one of the other threads just like this asking the SAME EXACT QUESTION...
Have you read the THREE threads on THE SAME PAGE you decided to post your question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874801
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871981
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Thanx you save my life jeje i finally rooted my phone!! so glad!!

could you?
psychonation said:
Thanx you save my life jeje i finally rooted my phone!! so glad!!
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Could you tell me which thread you did ?

arc s
Hello fellows
am using sony Ericsson Arc S
Lt18i
4.0.4
2.6.32.9-perf kernel
4.1.b.0.587 build
i try to make it Root
but i was not able to do it
even i followed the links
can any one help me please
thank you

thilan said:
even i followed the links
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XperienceD said:
Rooting:
- What is rooting and why should I do it? The pros & cons of Android rooting
Rooting methods for the XPERIA line of Phones has constantly changed from apps to Pre-Rooted ROMs and Kernels. A Google search of "root -insert device name-" should help to find the specific method for your Phone but the following link is well worth reading - [How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
References:
Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 18.12.2012]
[ROOT+BB+CWM] ICS and non rootable GB build
[ROOT][NOOB GUIDE][for unlock BL] For Official ICS 4.0.4
[HOW-TO][FTF] Root and CWM with the latest 9.0.1.D.0.10 firmware
[ROOT&MORE]Xperia 2012 line Flashtool + prerooted system.img + Sony fw FTF + addons
{Guide} How To Root Xperia™ Smartphone Running ICS ( Ice Cream Sandwich) or GB ( Gingerbread )
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Xperia arc s rooting problem !
Guys Noob Here ! Help m out I downloaded the flashtool , ready to root file , and kernel for Arc s , doom rooting kit too and started Updating , it flashed my phone , but when i started the runme.exe file it said that ' adb drivers are not updated something like that and its killing the process ! i didn't knew what to do ! so then i installed the kernel ! now my phone is very much slow not useable ! new apps came that are foursqaure but not SU user the root apps ! what to do ? how do i downgrade or fix tis problem ! my phone is almost dead :X :crying: :crying:

Yes then update your phone's ADB drivers.
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[Q] How to know which kernel im using?

hey everyone!
i have SE xperia arc
i upgrated to offical ics rom+root with one of the guides here and i dont remember which...
i wanna ask how can i find out which kernel im using on my SE to know if i can change my rom to this rom :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786871
help me please.

ferari.h said:
hey everyone!
i have SE xperia arc
i upgrated to offical ics rom+root with one of the guides here and i dont remember which...
i wanna ask how can i find out which kernel im using on my SE to know if i can change my rom to this rom :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786871
help me please.
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U must unlock bootloader first search Google bro

No! For Ice Bean you don't need a unlocked bootloader. You only need root. I had it also on my phone before i unloicked my bootloader and it's the best rom for locked bootloader try it :laugh:

Originally Posted by ferari.h View Post
hey everyone!
i have SE xperia arc
i upgrated to offical ics rom+root with one of the guides here and i dont remember which...
i wanna ask how can i find out which kernel im using on my SE to know if i can change my rom to this rom :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1786871
help me please.
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to know which kernel your using got settings--->about
if your on stock rom and you have never flashed any kernel or rom then its the stock sony kernel.
if you want to slash the rom in link just follow the instructions on OP no need to unlock your bootloader for INSTALLING Custom ROM, you need to unlock it mostly for changing to custom kernel (there maybe other exploits to bypass DRM but i dont know of them)

Yep, but for a kernelchange u need unlocked bootloader.

[Q] i cant update my rooted sony xperia s ? ?

first off all my english is not good so am sorry but i will try to explain
i cant update my rooted sony xperia s from the official update from sony he told me you have to use windows 32bit but i have 64
and i use android version 4.0.4 and my phone is get too slow ,,,, and i didnt Benefit any thing from rooting my phone
still need mony when i try to dawinlod somethings from googleplay
is rooting dosent work in all country cuz am from libya ?
plz help me cuz am thinking to sell it ....

jetset1990 said:
first off all my english is not good so am sorry but i will try to explain
i cant update my rooted sony xperia s from the official update from sony he told me you have to use windows 32bit but i have 64
and i use android version 4.0.4 and my phone is get too slow ,,,, and i didnt Benefit any thing from rooting my phone
still need mony when i try to dawinlod somethings from googleplay
is rooting dosent work in all country cuz am from libya ?
plz help me cuz am thinking to sell it ....
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Yes you can update it...... But you will lose root.

I need to clear some thing for you, rooting does not give you access to download apps free from Google Play. So you should remember that also. I am saying this because you said so-
i didnt Benefit any thing from rooting my phone
still need mony when i try to dawinlod somethings from googleplay
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Oh and please don't post links to cracked apps or wares sites. Mods are very strict about this. If you are unhappy with stock ICS, just go to the development section and check out some custom ROMs. And please be patient - JB is coming in May.
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auni said:
I need to clear some thing for you, rooting does not give you access to download apps free from Google Play. So you should remember that also. I am saying this because you said so-
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thanks for explaing that to me bro

Jackmax32 said:
Yes you can update it...... But you will lose root.
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ok how can i updateing my phone without losing root ?

abcdjdj said:
Oh and please don't post links to cracked apps or wares sites. Mods are very strict about this. If you are unhappy with stock ICS, just go to the development section and check out some custom ROMs. And please be patient - JB is coming in May.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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ok thanks : ) and whats jb jill brack ? whats the benefit or diffrent of using jb ?

jetset1990 said:
ok how can i updateing my phone without losing root ?
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For that, you have to flash a pre rooted rom using flash tool.... If you are planning on upgrading to ICS firmware, no need of flashing pre - rooted rom.. Every ICS firmware on Xperia S can be rooted easily (1 minute work).. So update you phone using PC companion or flashtool and then root it...

jetset1990 said:
ok thanks : ) and whats jb jill brack ? whats the benefit or diffrent of using jb ?
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Root is completely different from jailbreak...
There is no jailbreak for Android...
In Android JB means 'Jelly Bean' aka android 4.1
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[Q] how to root xperia s ?

hello everybody
i have sony xperia s with latest JB 6.2.B.1.96 firmware. so i want to know the best way to root it without unlocking bootloader
but i have a really sad memory with rooting when i was using Htc explorer cuz whe i rooted it i faced alot of lags and other problems related to performance, so when i got xperia s I said i'll never root it but now i need it
so first what is the best way to root it ?
and is rooting will effect the performance or not ?
and will i be able to update it with any official update from sony via pc companion or not ?
and the last Q, will i be able to unroot it later or not ?
thnx and really sorry if i asked to much

any help please ?

mostafa.slevin said:
hello everybody
i have sony xperia s with latest JB 6.2.B.1.96 firmware. so i want to know the best way to root it without unlocking bootloader
but i have a really sad memory with rooting when i was using Htc explorer cuz whe i rooted it i faced alot of lags and other problems related to performance, so when i got xperia s I said i'll never root it but now i need it
so first what is the best way to root it ?
and is rooting will effect the performance or not ?
and will i be able to update it with any official update from sony via pc companion or not ?
and the last Q, will i be able to unroot it later or not ?
thnx and really sorry if i asked to much
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Take look here friend..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672

kumbangdesa said:
Take look here friend..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417672
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thank u so much .. but have u tried this ?

mostafa.slevin said:
thank u so much .. but have u tried this ?
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It works
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