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[Q] Im a noob and i need help rooting my Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62

I need help, if anyone could help me please do
I want to know how to root my Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 Step-by-step
iv been on the internet searching for like 3-4 hours, im so confused if anyone could tell me how to root the Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 (ARC S ANDROID VERSION 2.3.4) i would be bloody happy
Model Number - LT18i
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Android Version - 2.3.4.
Please reply

Here you go, a guide of guides
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188

If you spent those 3-4 hours on XDA instead of scouring the net, you'd be a much wiser person. LOL!
But frankly, you searched for so long but didn't find anything? Unbelievable! Perhaps you should brush up your googling skills. :-\
Swyped from my SE Xperia arc (LT15i) using Tapatalk 2

ImNineLIVES said:
I need help, if anyone could help me please do
I want to know how to root my Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 Step-by-step
iv been on the internet searching for like 3-4 hours, im so confused if anyone could tell me how to root the Xperia Arc S 4.0.2.A.0.62 (ARC S ANDROID VERSION 2.3.4) i would be bloody happy
Model Number - LT18i
Build - 4.0.2.A.0.62
Android Version - 2.3.4.
Please reply
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here you go check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560777 .
You have to do it this way as .62 isn't rootable if u don't go back to .42

my google skills are fine, but i got confused with the LT18i generic stuff and LT15i and all these tools and boot and there were no links on the tools and .ftf what ever they are i just need a step to step guide that will actually help me

shantusingh said:
here you go check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1560777 .
You have to do it this way as .62 isn't rootable if u don't go back to .42
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may i just say that link you sent me has a different .ftf model number to myne, myne is LT18i that one is Lt15i and that guide says xperia arc not xperia arc S
sorry im noob, i dont mean to piss of any people

ImNineLIVES said:
my google skills are fine, but i got confused with the LT18i generic stuff and LT15i and all these tools and boot and there were no links on the tools and .ftf what ever they are i just need a step to step guide that will actually help me
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didn't i just gave you that?!
edit: its also for lt18i, i also use that not lt15i, nowhere is written its for lt15i

You have lock bootloader and you need root witdh Doomlord tutorijal.
Sent from my GT-S5830 using XDA

ImNineLIVES said:
may i just say that link you sent me has a different .ftf model number to myne, myne is LT18i that one is Lt15i and that guide says xperia arc not xperia arc S
sorry im noob, i dont mean to piss of any people
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see dude ill give u a step by step guide..
Download DRIVERS & Flastools from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 (Under DRIVERS & SOFTWARES Title)
the easy but little long way....
1) back up contacts(click menu,click backup contacts, then click memory card) to sd and save the file(which will be in sd/system/PIM folder to pc)
2) copy/paste all images, videos, music, etc to pc .
3) download Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) from here >> http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
4) download atleast flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 (google it or search threads)
5) download doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su (for root) ( same google it or search threads)
6) open flashtools and drag Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) ftf file in flashtools. A pop-up will come telling u same as i am telling u in 7th step .
7) switch off your phone, hold the “Back” key (key at the bottom left on your Arc s), and then connect the USB cable to your phone. Remember you’ve to hold the “Back” key while connecting the USB cable to phone.
Once the phone gets connected — Flashtool will automatically start the flashing process. (once the process starts u can unhold the back key)
Keep an eye on the Flashtool’s screen.
And once the process gets finished, disconnect your phone from PC and switch it ON.
Don’t freak if it takes longer to boot (that’s normal) as the phone has to build the cache again after flashing.
once you get .42 gingerbread, enable usb debugging and unknown sources from in phone settings, connect phone to pc via usb and run doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su(runme batch file)
your phone might restart, disconnect from pc and then check you will have root.... then update your phone via wi-fi as u will recieve .62 update, once its updated first boot will take time. Then you will still have root in .62 firmware of gingerbread
Shew!!

shantusingh said:
see dude ill give u a step by step guide..
Download DRIVERS & Flastools from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653188 (Under DRIVERS & SOFTWARES Title)
the easy but little long way....
1) back up contacts(click menu,click backup contacts, then click memory card) to sd and save the file(which will be in sd/system/PIM folder to pc)
2) copy/paste all images, videos, music, etc to pc .
3) download Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) from here >> http://forum.android.com.pl/f308/oprogramowanie-dla-sony-ericsson-xperiaa-arc-s-147007/
4) download atleast flashtool Version 0.6.8.0 (google it or search threads)
5) download doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su (for root) ( same google it or search threads)
6) open flashtools and drag Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) ftf file in flashtools. A pop-up will come telling u same as i am telling u in 7th step .
7) switch off your phone, hold the “Back” key (key at the bottom left on your Arc s), and then connect the USB cable to your phone. Remember you’ve to hold the “Back” key while connecting the USB cable to phone.
Once the phone gets connected — Flashtool will automatically start the flashing process. (once the process starts u can unhold the back key)
Keep an eye on the Flashtool’s screen.
And once the process gets finished, disconnect your phone from PC and switch it ON.
Don’t freak if it takes longer to boot (that’s normal) as the phone has to build the cache again after flashing.
once you get .42 gingerbread, enable usb debugging and unknown sources from in phone settings, connect phone to pc via usb and run doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su(runme batch file)
your phone might restart, disconnect from pc and then check you will have root.... then update your phone via wi-fi as u will recieve .62 update, once its updated first boot will take time. Then you will still have root in .62 firmware of gingerbread
Shew!!
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This didnt work after i had flashed the firmware you had told me to download my phone was on the same firmware and build i got the same flash tool

ImNineLIVES said:
This didnt work after i had flashed the firmware you had told me to download my phone was on the same firmware and build i got the same flash tool
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well it was to download first 4.0.2.A.0.42 Generic Trade Central Europe 1 (2.3.4) (1254-2716) not .62, u have to root with my steps told being in .42 then update via wi-fi to .62 .......... (u will find .42 little down in the list on that website)
i told u in my steps on the earlier post that "once you get .42 gingerbread" then enable usb debugging and unknown sources from in phone settings, connect phone to pc via usb and run doomlord_v4_root-zergrush-busybox-su(runme batch file)
and so on ..... maybe you missed it, its ok if u didn't do it this way and instead downloaded the .62 ftf file
just do it this time correctly n it should work....

[repair][arc/arc s]unbrick and restore to stock

If you messed up your ROM by installing wrong kernel, not wiping data, doing stuff in the wrong order etc, and your ROM doesn't start and you don't know how to fix it...
Follow these instructions to return to:
1. Stock Gingerbread
2. Stock ICS
3. Stock ICS + root
1. Choose appropriate FTF file and download:
ONLY LT15i
.62 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/lpdhtmqi/LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.ftf
.42 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/vmfu4czg
ONLY LT15a
.62 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/f58llc72
ONLY LT18i
.62 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/gsfx4w60
2. Download and install flashtool https://github.com/Androxyde/Flashtool/zipball/master
3. In settings on phone, allow unknown sources, turn on usb debugging. (if you can't start your phone, ignore.)
4. Turn off phone.
5. Connect usb cable to phone, hold back key while plugging the USB to the pc. LED is now GREEN
6. Open flashtool, drag the downloaded FTF file to the flashtool window. Press ok.
7. You may need to reconnect the phone the same way as before.
8. The stock GB is now flashing. Gingerbread 2.3.4 INSTALLED
From here the phone is fixed and you can do whatever you want.
ICS:
9. Connect the phone to the computer and install ics 4.0.3 via pc companion/sony update service.
ROOT:
10. Download rootkit: http://bit.ly/ert_xperia_2011_ics_1
11. Extract files anywhere.
12. Again make sure unknown sources are allowed, turn on usb debugging.
13. Run runme.bat
Phone is now rooted.
I can not guarantee that this will work for you/your device however I am quite confident that if you follow the instructions carefully you will succeed.
Please press THANKS if I helped.

Not helpful with people for ICS, why would you do this when there are so many threads like this?

MrModMan said:
Not helpful with people for ICS, why would you do this when there are so many threads like this?
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This can be helpful for anyone whose ROM isn't working. It is directed to noobs who accidentally ruins their custom ROM so they can start over. Also the reason why I'm doing this is because I searched the forums and I could not find a guide that was simple for noobs to understand, which would always work no matter what you did wrong. I've used this method so many times and it has saved me countless times. I thought the least I could do was to share.
I hope I answered your questions.

Why why why do People use uploaded.to links, and feel the need to rehost files to it. Just link directly to the flashtool and use mediafire for anything else.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

XperienceD said:
Why why why do People use uploaded.to links, and feel the need to rehost files to it. Just link directly to the flashtool and use mediafire for anything else.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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I collected links from different guides/threads on youtube and xda and assembled them into this full guide. I did not bother to re-upload the files because I did not find it necessary though I agree, mediafire is really good. I will change flashtool link.

Thanks for taking the time to make this guide, sadly when I was a real noob I couldn't find any guide like this...
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

Great guide, got my phone back up and running :good:
Sent from my LT18i

quite handy for those who tried jelly and got stucked.

Unverified fast download for stock GB ROM.
http://minus.com/lbq1F5p8H17EA0

Thanks phone starts now.. Cant update to ICS but.
Charl96 said:
If you messed up your ROM by installing wrong kernel, not wiping data, doing stuff in the wrong order etc, and your ROM doesn't start and you don't know how to fix it...
Follow these instructions to return to:
1. Stock Gingerbread
2. Stock ICS
3. Stock ICS + root
1. Choose appropriate FTF file and download:
ONLY LT15i
.62 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/lpdhtmqi/LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic Global World.ftf
.42 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/vmfu4czg
ONLY LT15a
.62 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/f58llc72
ONLY LT18i
.62 firmware: http://uploaded.to/file/gsfx4w60
2. Download and install flashtool https://github.com/Androxyde/Flashtool/zipball/master
3. In settings on phone, allow unknown sources, turn on usb debugging. (if you can't start your phone, ignore.)
4. Turn off phone.
5. Connect usb cable to phone, hold back key while plugging the USB to the pc. LED is now GREEN
6. Open flashtool, drag the downloaded FTF file to the flashtool window. Press ok.
7. You may need to reconnect the phone the same way as before.
8. The stock GB is now flashing. Gingerbread 2.3.4 INSTALLED
From here the phone is fixed and you can do whatever you want.
ICS:
9. Connect the phone to the computer and install ics 4.0.3 via pc companion/sony update service.
ROOT:
10. Download rootkit: http://bit.ly/ert_xperia_2011_ics_1
11. Extract files anywhere.
12. Again make sure unknown sources are allowed, turn on usb debugging.
13. Run runme.bat
Phone is now rooted.
I can not guarantee that this will work for you/your device however I am quite confident that if you follow the instructions carefully you will succeed.
Please press THANKS if I helped.
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Thanks a lot.. This worked of LT15i.. My phone is up and running on GB 2.3.4 but it doesn't get updated to ICS thru Sony update service/pc companion. I tried it 2-3times & it give the same error. "The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated" See attached Screenshot.
How to upgrade to ICS now ? Any other way ?

NilayS said:
How to upgrade to ICS now ? Any other way ?
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The same way you flashed GB, except use ICS ftf's and root methods.

XperienceD said:
The same way you flashed GB, except use ICS ftf's and root methods.
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Thanks.. searching the development thread for stock ics ftfs.. BTW do you have any working ICS ftf links ?

NilayS said:
Thanks.. searching the development thread for stock ics ftfs.. BTW do you have any working ICS ftf links ?
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See my Arc guide, or Google or general browsing of the forum will help with your search.

NilayS said:
Thanks a lot.. This worked of LT15i.. My phone is up and running on GB 2.3.4 but it doesn't get updated to ICS thru Sony update service/pc companion. I tried it 2-3times & it give the same error. "The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated" See attached Screenshot.
How to upgrade to ICS now ? Any other way ?
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If you bootloader is unlocked NEVER accept updates OTA unless you want to brick your phone!
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

cannot update
After following the link, my phone is on stock GB 2.3.4 so obviously i connected my device to pc to get official 4.0 update via sony PC companion and after it downloads the software and tries to install it into my phone it says "your device contains modified software which cannot be updated" please help !!

Not helping me
Charl96 said:
This can be helpful for anyone whose ROM isn't working. It is directed to noobs who accidentally ruins their custom ROM so they can start over. Also the reason why I'm doing this is because I searched the forums and I could not find a guide that was simple for noobs to understand, which would always work no matter what you did wrong. I've used this method so many times and it has saved me countless times. I thought the least I could do was to share.
I hope I answered your questions.
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I have same problem with my ARC S, but by following the instructions flashtool stuck at device connected in flash mode and goes no where and my device turn off automatically.

Connect your device only when prompted to by flashtool.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

Thanks for reply but
tangosierra_ said:
Connect your device only when prompted to by flashtool.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Thanks for reply but i have followed all instruction by flashtool and i had connected device when flashtool told me to do so but in vain. can you help me?

xda_hawk said:
After following the link, my phone is on stock GB 2.3.4 so obviously i connected my device to pc to get official 4.0 update via sony PC companion and after it downloads the software and tries to install it into my phone it says "your device contains modified software which cannot be updated" please help !!
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I understand this reply is far too late but for people in the future:
You cannot upgrade to ICS when your bootloader is unlocked. You can easily lock it again using this small FTF file. When the upgrade with PC companion is complete, you can continiue modifying your phone with custom ROMs etc.

junaidtahir said:
Thanks for reply but i have followed all instruction by flashtool and i had connected device when flashtool told me to do so but in vain. can you help me?
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It is very hard for me to know what is causing this problem. Some minor modifications to the flashing procedure can potentially fix it. Try doing it like this: Open FlashTool, drag the FTF-file and drop it in the dialog box. Press ok and wait for the instructions to pop up. When they do, connect the USB-cable FIRST to the phone and after that hold back key while plugging it to the computer. If the battery of the phone is too low I think it can cause problems, try to charge your battery (if possible) and try again. Also make sure to flash the appropriate FTF-file, accordning to your model.

[Q] Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro MK16i downgradeing to shipped 2.3.4.

Im going to downgrade my Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro MK16i from the latest Android 4.0.4 to shipped 2.3.4.
The reason is that with version 4.0.4 my phone slowed down terribly.
My phone is NOT rooted and version 4.0.4 has been uploaded/flashed with official Sony software: Sony PC Companion 2.1
As Sony provides no official way to downgrade Android I have searched here a few useful topics:
Firmwares for MK16i - shipped:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Flashing procedure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
As I am going to do that for the first time in my life and I have some doubts (I dont want to turn my phone into a brick) I want to ask for a few quiestion/advices:
1. just in case downgrade will fail, can I make some kind of backup of my current system and roll it back ?
2. there are no information at the Flashing Procedure about any assumption/requirements eg. "unlocking boot loader" or any other. My phone is not modified at all. Does this procedure still valid ?
3. my phone was bought in Switzerland and (unfortunately) keyboard key Z is switch with Y (possibly some other keys may be different than regular keyboard is). Please note: I use US-English settings instead.
I searched for shipped/default Android OS image (.ftf file). What I have found is:
- pro MK16_4.0.2.A.0.42_GenericDE
- MK16i_1234-7775_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic_Trade_Central_Europe
- MK16i_4.1.B.0.431_Baltic
Which one of these would be the most suitable ?

czezz said:
Im going to downgrade my Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro MK16i from the latest Android 4.0.4 to shipped 2.3.4.
The reason is that with version 4.0.4 my phone slowed down terribly.
My phone is NOT rooted and version 4.0.4 has been uploaded/flashed with official Sony software: Sony PC Companion 2.1
As Sony provides no official way to downgrade Android I have searched here a few useful topics:
Firmwares for MK16i - shipped:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642480
Flashing procedure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
As I am going to do that for the first time in my life and I have some doubts (I dont want to turn my phone into a brick) I want to ask for a few quiestion/advices:
1. just in case downgrade will fail, can I make some kind of backup of my current system and roll it back ?
2. there are no information at the Flashing Procedure about any assumption/requirements eg. "unlocking boot loader" or any other. My phone is not modified at all. Does this procedure still valid ?
3. my phone was bought in Switzerland and (unfortunately) keyboard key Z is switch with Y (possibly some other keys may be different than regular keyboard is). Please note: I use US-English settings instead.
I searched for shipped/default Android OS image (.ftf file). What I have found is:
- pro MK16_4.0.2.A.0.42_GenericDE
- MK16i_1234-7775_4.0.2.A.0.62_Generic_Trade_Central_Europe
- MK16i_4.1.B.0.431_Baltic
Which one of these would be the most suitable ?
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MK16i_4.1.B.0.431_Baltic is 4.0.4, not 2.3.4
I would recommend you to flash 0.62 firmware
- Download the firmware and paste it in Flashtool/firmwares
- Open Flashtool
- Connect the device in flashmode (i believe u have installed flashmode drivers. If not, they are in /Flashtool/drivers
- Press the scar button/flashmode/ and then select the firmware you downloaded. Press start. When finishes it will reboot. Now you are done
If u have any question, ask it, but read tutorials first.
Cheers, hope it helps.

Cm 10.1 (JB)
@czezz bro Y U NO try Jelly Bean cm10.1
Leave those crappy laggy GB & ICS and try cynogenmod ...these rom r fast and smooth with no lag

Hi,
thank you very much for your replies.
Assumptions:
1. For this point it is not clear to me will I be able to restore my phone to any working configuration in case flashing procedure fails ?
2. I assume there are no additional requirements. Simply follow the steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928343
3. As luiseteyo suggested, I will use 0.62 firmware (I guess 0.62 = MK16i 4.0.2.A.0.62 (1251-0386) )
@shareupload:
thank you for suggestion.
First I will do a very basic operation - flashing with shipped/default firmware (Android OS image ?).
Afterwards, yes I will be interested to do some improvement to my phone. However for that I think I need to read some basic information just to be sure what am I doing and avoid turning my phone into a brick.

It doesnt work at all.
I have followed the instruction. FlashTool tels me that I need to install drivers while I have installed all drivers available in Flashtool\drivers
Please look at the print screen - it also shows that I have all drivers.
However, during procedure when I turn off the phone, unplug the cable, hold back button and then plug cable back again it tells me that I dont have drivers...
SO CONFUSING ((
Here is a print screen: imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/wuds.png/?sa=0
Can anyone please advice what is wrong ???
My phone: SE MK16i

czezz said:
It doesnt work at all.
I have followed the instruction. FlashTool tels me that I need to install drivers while I have installed all drivers available in Flashtool\drivers
Please look at the print screen - it also shows that I have all drivers.
However, during procedure when I turn off the phone, unplug the cable, hold back button and then plug cable back again it tells me that I dont have drivers...
SO CONFUSING ((
Here is a print screen: imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/wuds.png/?sa=0
Can anyone please advice what is wrong ???
My phone: SE MK16i
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What Windows are you using?

its Windows 7 Home Premium x64, SP1.
Does it matter ?

czezz said:
its Windows 7 Home Premium x64, SP1.
Does it matter ?
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I asked it, because I had some issues on Windows 8.
Did you install Flashmode drivers and the drivers specific to your device?

Someguyfromhell said:
I asked it, because I had some issues on Windows 8.
Did you install Flashmode drivers and the drivers specific to your device?
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Hey, as I have written I have installed all available in Flashtool\drivers. Though there is no specific driver for MK16 (why ???)
Additionally, I have installed latest PC Companion.
No luck ((

czezz said:
Hey, as I have written I have installed all available in Flashtool\drivers. Though there is no specific driver for MK16 (why ???)
Additionally, I have installed the latest PC Companion.
No luck ((
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I know it's an old thread. But, if anyone would face this situation then the solution is that:
1. You need to select(tick) the drivers of your specific model along with flash mode and fast boot(top 2 options) while installing the drivers.
2. When you see the driver selection screen then just hover your mouse over the available drivers to see/find the name of your particular phone and tick that.
3. Remember that there can be 2 or more drivers for the same phone in the selection menu. So, scroll through the entire list and select all the drivers that have your phone name on it.
Also, as of 2020, if you are having a 2011 series Sony Ericsson mobile. Then you need an older flashtool version(not the latest). For Eg 9.13 flashtool version worked for my Sony Erisson MK16i on Windows 8. But, the latest version had some driver & compatibility issues for older phones.

Root Help For Xperia Z1 D5503

Hi guys i am new to all this rooting stuff but from what i hear it seems the way to go, does anyone have a decent guide i could check with links to stuff i need for rooting this phone? Its on the recent android build 14.4.A.0.157 kitkat 4.4.4, I have seen a few forums about rooting but they mainly seem to be for the old android build .108.
Any help appreciated. Thanks!

This sticky at the top of the general section should help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49928704

raverbhoy said:
Hi guys i am new to all this rooting stuff but from what i hear it seems the way to go, does anyone have a decent guide i could check with links to stuff i need for rooting this phone? Its on the recent android build 14.4.A.0.157 kitkat 4.4.4, I have seen a few forums about rooting but they mainly seem to be for the old android build .108.
Any help appreciated. Thanks!
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HERE is the easiest way to root latest firmware.

Hey there, I could use some help with this whole root thing as well...
My Z1C is still on .108, but now all the tutorials seem to be for .157 and include flashing with a .108 stock rom???
So do I have to update my Xperia first, then flash it with an older version, root it and flash it with .157???
Some tutorials seem to be removed since they "don't work with the latest firmware anymore"...
Also how do I backup my phone before I root it?
Thanks.

I hope this helps...
Havoc1337 said:
Hey there, I could use some help with this whole root thing as well...
My Z1C is still on .108, but now all the tutorials seem to be for .157 and include flashing with a .108 stock rom???
So do I have to update my Xperia first, then flash it with an older version, root it and flash it with .157???
Some tutorials seem to be removed since they "don't work with the latest firmware anymore"...
Also how do I backup my phone before I root it?
Thanks.
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Well let me help you both with this, since I have spent around three days wasting my time figuring out how to root the Z1C which appeared later on that I have downloaded the wrong files because the thread it self was providing the kernels for Z1 and not the Z1C. So this is what I did:
It is ok to update your phone to .157 so go on with it, when done make sure your phone isn't connected and is switched off.
1- Download Flash tool from http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php. After it downloads install it and JUST IN CASE you haven't installed the Z1C drivers go to Your C: drive and click the Flashtool folder then go to Flash tool drivers and you will find the Flashtool drivers installer. Click and install USB drivers and Fastboot drivers, scroll down and select Z1 compact drivers too.
2- Download the two required Z1C kernels and the RootTool as well from http://d-h.st/M9a make sure you Click the DOWNLOAD NOW button not the upper DOWNLOAD button because it is just a useless malware!
then place the two .ftf files in c:/flashtool/firmwares folder. Make sure you place the two '.ftf' files that are in the .zip in the firmware folders you can download them from the attachment too below.
3- Open the flash tool, Click on the flash button (top left) and choose the Flashtool method where you will find the two kernel files you placed in Firmwares folder.
4- Click once on the .108 Kernel and click flash, AFTER THAT press the volume down button on your phone while it is switched off and connect it to USB and wait for the Flash to start and end, it will take several seconds.
5- once it is done disconnect your phone and restart it by simply switching it on.
6- Unzip and place the rootkitXperia_20140719 folder better on your C: Drive. Connect your phone and run the tool by double clicking Install. bat (it might show only install as a name) and keep watching your phone screen to approve. Wait for it to be done and then restart your phone, then switch it off.
7- Follow the same method above to install the .157 Kernel again to your phone and you're done!
PM me if you needed anymore help. Sorry if my guidance is complicated a little bit, just let me know.
All the best!

Thanks for the help. I did however just root my .108 now because I really, really didn't want to unlock my bootloader and flash the kernel.

Havoc1337 said:
Thanks for the help. I did however just root my .108 now because I really, really didn't want to unlock my bootloader and flash the kernel.
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You don't need to unlock your bootloader to flash kernels or root.157

spudata said:
You don't need to unlock your bootloader to flash kernels or root.157
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Really? Damn, must have misunderstood some of the guides. Thanks for the hint.
It's just a load of information at once, and this is my first Smartphone, so I didn't want to go overboard.
Is the .157 update even relevant in any way? And now that my phone is rooted, can't I just flash .157?

I think if you flash .157 you will lose root and will have to reroot by the method I mentioned.

I have D5503 with .157 Will I loose data using this method? If yes, is there a method to root the phone and save all data (including game saves, settings and everythink)?

Azuritko said:
I have D5503 with .157 Will I loose data using this method? If yes, is there a method to root the phone and save all data (including game saves, settings and everythink)?
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No, not if you flash 108 kernel, root then flash 157 kernel back with flashtool.

When I run rootkit, it says "Waiting for device". Mobile is connected with PC companion. I have tried to install drivers, tried to change phone connect mode.... Do not know what is a problem. I do not have SD card in my device.
OK passed the "Waiting for device". Now stuck on "daemon started successfully"

So problem solved. The only problem was that the phone has hidden developer options where is USB debbuging. There is a little trick to open developer options so I have enabled USB debugging and than root works.

successfully rooted xperia z1 d5503 4.4.4
@emiratesson thanks i followed the instructions that you gave. At first im having a problem in flashing the 108 because my pc companion is ON im getting errors. I noticed that even though i flash 108 i still have firmware 157 because my current FW is 157 no changes and i tried to root it using rootkitXperia_20140719 still in 157 and a SuperSU app was created in my phone i guess that is the root app.
Current Build: xperia z1 d5503 4.4.4 firmware 157.

Deep Trouble..

Hi developers,
I am in a deep trouble,
I recently bought Xperia XA2 (H4113)
Loved my device because of its efficient performance in all aspects ,
But after 10 days used i realize that the device is on security patch level 1st March 2018,
That is an usual thing i noticed ,
And after some research i found something very disappointing and horrible situation for me,
Yes... Someone makes fool me and sold a journalist version device
And that unethical seller is not in my reach now..
So conclusion is that my Lovely device can't receive any kind of software updates ever...
Anyone please help me out against this sadly situation,
Any method to flash any international version of H4113 software / firmware in my poor device, UK, US, Canadian, any version???

NumairAdil said:
Hi developers,
I am in a deep trouble,
I recently bought Xperia XA2 (H4113)
Loved my device because of its efficient performance in all aspects ,
But after 10 days used i realize that the device is on security patch level 1st March 2018,
That is an usual thing i noticed ,
And after some research i found something very disappointing and horrible situation for me,
Yes... Someone makes fool me and sold a journalist version device
And that unethical seller is not in my reach now..
So conclusion is that my Lovely device can't receive any kind of software updates ever...
Anyone please help me out against this sadly situation,
Any method to flash any international version of H4113 software / firmware in my poor device, UK, US, Canadian, any version???
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Well, you can solve it. What your need is Flashtool (for me the easiest way), download a version that is up to date, and the flash

Thank you so much for your kind reply sir, kindly will you share me the procedure and any web link to find latest update? Thanks in advance :good:

Meloferz said:
Well, you can solve it. What your need is Flashtool (for me the easiest way), download a version that is up to date, and the flash
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Thank you so much for your kind reply sir, kindly will you share me the procedure and any web link to find latest update? Thanks in advance :good:

NumairAdil said:
Thank you so much for your kind reply sir, kindly will you share me the procedure and any web link to find latest update? Thanks in advance :good:
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Flashtool
Procedure:
Pre-Requisite:
Charge your phone: Before you proceed, charge your phone to at least 50%.
Laptop or PC
Install Latest Driver: Install the Latest Sony USB Drivers. https://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
Download Flashtool: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Download: Download from Xperifirm latest firmware for your model (in the Flashtool program there is a option to open it)
Instructions
1) Power off your phone and now hold VOLUME DOWN button and connect the phone to the computer using USB Cable.
2) Once your phone detects on Sony Flashtool window
3) Now in the Flashtool Window, Tap on Flash device -->> Flash mode and select the firmware from the firmware folder
4) Recommended to clean install by selecting the Wipe, Userdata, and app_log (This will wipe your data and do a clean installation)
5) Now tap on OK button and wait for the firmware to load completely.
6) Your installation process will start, now wait for few minutes to complete the installation.
have fun with the latest version.

Meloferz said:
Flashtool
Procedure:
Pre-Requisite:
Charge your phone: Before you proceed, charge your phone to at least 50%.
Laptop or PC
Install Latest Driver: Install the Latest Sony USB Drivers. https://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
Download Flashtool: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Download: Download from Xperifirm latest firmware for your model (in the Flashtool program there is a option to open it)
Instructions
1) Power off your phone and now hold VOLUME DOWN button and connect the phone to the computer using USB Cable.
2) Once your phone detects on Sony Flashtool window
3) Now in the Flashtool Window, Tap on Flash device -->> Flash mode and select the firmware from the firmware folder
4) Recommended to clean install by selecting the Wipe, Userdata, and app_log (This will wipe your data and do a clean installation)
5) Now tap on OK button and wait for the firmware to load completely.
6) Your installation process will start, now wait for few minutes to complete the installation.
have fun with the latest version.
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So nice of you bro, let me know just one more thing,
After changing the firmware am i able to get OTA updates by sony??

NumairAdil said:
So nice of you bro, let me know just one more thing,
After changing the firmware am i able to get OTA updates by sony??
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Yes, change my firmware from US version to LATAM version and updated without problems, returned to US version and the same. But only if the bootloader is not unlocked

Meloferz said:
Yes, change my firmware from US version to LATAM version and updated without problems, returned to US version and the same. But only if the bootloader is not unlocked
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Great My bootloader is locked bro
Thank you so much again for your kind responses

Meloferz said:
Flashtool
Procedure:
Pre-Requisite:
Charge your phone: Before you proceed, charge your phone to at least 50%.
Laptop or PC
Install Latest Driver: Install the Latest Sony USB Drivers. https://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/
Download Flashtool: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
Download: Download from Xperifirm latest firmware for your model (in the Flashtool program there is a option to open it)
Instructions
1) Power off your phone and now hold VOLUME DOWN button and connect the phone to the computer using USB Cable.
2) Once your phone detects on Sony Flashtool window
3) Now in the Flashtool Window, Tap on Flash device -->> Flash mode and select the firmware from the firmware folder
4) Recommended to clean install by selecting the Wipe, Userdata, and app_log (This will wipe your data and do a clean installation)
5) Now tap on OK button and wait for the firmware to load completely.
6) Your installation process will start, now wait for few minutes to complete the installation.
have fun with the latest version.
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Bro i have visited the link you shared for xa2 drivers but there is no any xa2 drive in sony drivers list,
So what to do now??

NumairAdil said:
Hi developers,
I am in a deep trouble,
I recently bought Xperia XA2 (H4113)
Loved my device because of its efficient performance in all aspects ,
But after 10 days used i realize that the device is on security patch level 1st March 2018,
That is an usual thing i noticed ,
And after some research i found something very disappointing and horrible situation for me,
Yes... Someone makes fool me and sold a journalist version device
And that unethical seller is not in my reach now..
So conclusion is that my Lovely device can't receive any kind of software updates ever...
Anyone please help me out against this sadly situation,
Any method to flash any international version of H4113 software / firmware in my poor device, UK, US, Canadian, any version???
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Use newflasher and remove userdata sin file from your download firmware or use the flashtool, click on xperifirm icon, download a firmware, add it to bundle and flash