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[Q] Rooting Xperia arc s

Since I am new to this forum I am not allowed to post to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460&page=3 Can anyone tell me if this method would work for xperia arc s running build no .587, with locked bootloader. I am new to rooting so fear messing things up so want to make sure that this will work before I try it out.

Try it and see.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc

try this
thanks to Overlo4d for this tutorial
1) flash the 4.1.A.0.562 kernel http://www.mediafire.com/?twn09p8ekug46f7 (thanks to sathurnn)
note: you might get errors after the reboot, don't worry, this is normal and step 3 will fix that.
2) root your Arc/s with DooMLoRD's tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1601038
3) flash the 4.1.B.0.587 kernel
Arc S kernel only:
http://i.minus.com/1345808607/vsMMtn...ernel_only.ftf
worked for me

Does any one know some tutorial like this for the 431? I`m new here too, and i got tired of getting my cellphone stocking. plz help!

thiagoaguilera90 said:
Does any one know some tutorial like this for the 431?
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Have you the stickys in the General section.

thiagoaguilera90 said:
Does any one know some tutorial like this for the 431? I`m new here too, and i got tired of getting my cellphone stocking. plz help!
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The doomlord method works on .431 as i had it rooted that way...

XperienceD said:
Have you the stickys in the General section.
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i will check it out... new here give me some time and thanks

superoneclick
in the arc I have ICS 4.0. whether to download firmware or ROM Xperia Arc / Arc S ICS 4.0.4 ready in ROOT?? Is there can use SuperOneClick to root. What advantages and disadvantages??
sakthi444 said:
thanks to Overlo4d for this tutorial
1) flash the 4.1.A.0.562 kernel http://www.mediafire.com/?twn09p8ekug46f7 (thanks to sathurnn)
note: you might get errors after the reboot, don't worry, this is normal and step 3 will fix that.
2) root your Arc/s with DooMLoRD's tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1601038
3) flash the 4.1.B.0.587 kernel
Arc S kernel only:
http://i.minus.com/1345808607/vsMMtn...ernel_only.ftf
worked for me
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[ROM][Stock ICS][FTF]Stock Xperia Acro S No Brand French FTF Rom

Hello guys,
After updating My Acro S i have done this directly from SEUS ..
It's an .ftf file so Flash with Flash tools
For them who kept there BootLoader locker (as me) just chek "Exclude Kernel" in Flashtools
No Brand , From France
Download Link On Google Drive Mirror It, as you want
If it's help You, hit thanks

Pims83, exactly what is this file ?
I would like to unlock my Acro and flash a custom ROM but there does not seem to be any custom ROMs that are very stable so I'm curious as to what this file is ?
Cheers, LL13-

Hi,
Plz before posting search.
- Stock, means that is the original ROM from Sony
- No brand, means there no modification from any provider
- .FTF, this type of file can be flashed with flashtools
So with this Rom you can't unSimLock your phone you have just the original rom from sony
I hope that help you

Pims83 said:
Hi,
Plz before posting search.
- Stock, means that is the original ROM from Sony
- No brand, means there no modification from any provider
- .FTF, this type of file can be flashed with flashtools
So with this Rom you can't unSimLock your phone you have just the original rom from sony
I hope that help you
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THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THE ROM。
As a LT26W(acro s )user,really annoying that there're so few customized ROM.

Pims83 said:
Hello guys,
After updating My Acro S i have done this directly from SEUS ..
It's an .ftf file so Flash with Flash tools
For them who kept there BootLoader locker (as me) just chek "Exclude Kernel" in Flashtools
No Brand , From France
Download Link On Google Drive Mirror It, as you want
If it's help You, hit thanks
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thank you bro

lamplighter13 said:
Pims83, exactly what is this file ?
I would like to unlock my Acro and flash a custom ROM but there does not seem to be any custom ROMs that are very stable so I'm curious as to what this file is ?
Cheers, LL13-
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Hey i am getting an acro s very soon and was on the forums checking here. There seems to be no roms that are being developed that is good for the phone. Xperia S roms can work but you won't get the memory card to function. From what i have heard the phone performs excellent with the stock sony rom. Acro s isn't sold everywhere in the world that is why we might not see much custom roms for it.

Actually you hav 2 rom that are fully working for XPERIA ACRO S :
STOCK LT26w 6.1.A.2.50 Modded by Pims 83 that work with locked bootloader
or
Erachter ROM v5.1 but you need an unlocked Bootloader
that all for now

Pims83 said:
Actually you hav 2 rom that are fully working for XPERIA ACRO S :
STOCK LT26w 6.1.A.2.50 Modded by Pims 83 that work with locked bootloader
or
Erachter ROM v5.1 but you need an unlocked Bootloader
that all for now
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You have also CM9.1 or CM1O but you must unlock the bootloader

Will this work on an Acro HD (SO-03D from Docomo)

[email protected] said:
Will this work on an Acro HD (SO-03D from Docomo)
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Yes, but be careful about flashing the baseband, or you might not be able to get a signal (happend to me when I flashed a Taiwanese Ftf onto my Acro HD). Either exclude the baseband, or have an ftf of a Docomo rom handy, and flash just the baseband from that if it doesn't work.

I'll give it a go then.
Thanks

I've installed it, worked perfectly. Then I got the message there was an update, so I installed that as well, no more connection to my provider.
Luckily I had a Docomo firmware at hand, flashed the Docoma baseband and now everything works perfectly without the Japanese apps on it.
Thanks.

Since I flashed this ROM, I can no longer enter flash mode to load another ROM with flash tool (I push vol down while connecting to the USB, it just starts charging)

[email protected] said:
Since I flashed this ROM, I can no longer enter flash mode to load another ROM with flash tool (I push vol down while connecting to the USB, it just starts charging)
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Odd, never had that problem. Did you start flash tool with the phone pluged into the USB, then turn it off and unplug the USB before turning the phone off?

I let flash tool running, unplugged the phone an powered it down

hi do you have jellybean stock FTF file?

[Q] sony Ericsson Arc S rooting

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

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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Thx
XperienceD said:
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could you please tell me what i have to do now
i feel i have installed the 431
and how i can enable root now ?
thx

root tool
XperienceD said:
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when i run the root tools
its saying the below messages
i think system is can not be modified
is there any solution please

Give this a watch...

hey
XperienceD said:
Give this a watch...
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can you guess where am doing the mistake please
thx

thilan said:
can you guess where am doing the mistake
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I can't "guess" no, especially with such little feedback of what you're doing.

hi
XperienceD said:
I can't "guess" no, especially with such little feedback of what you're doing.
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i think i have downgrade the kernel
that is why when i connect with pc companion its prompting for a software update
but why the root tool is not able to write the system ?
its saying read only file system

thilan said:
i think i have downgrade the kernel
that is why when i connect with pc companion its prompting for a software update
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I can't deal with "I think", you either have or you haven't, from the video link...
The 3-step process is as follows:
- flash 4.1.B.0.587
- flash an insecure (lower build) kernel
- root using the 2011 Xperia ICS Rooting Toolkit
- flash back the 4.1.B.0.587 kernel
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...watch the video again.

rooted
XperienceD said:
I can't deal with "I think", you either have or you haven't, from the video link...
...watch the video again.
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its rooted
i have flashed with another downloadable kernel
when i run root tool kit
i also keep the flah tools also running
then its installed some driver and did it
after rooting
what are the benefits that i can get ?
:laugh:

There are a lot of reasons as to why rooting is great! Here's a google search
Main benefits include debloating your phone of useless apps that were once not removable, modding your phone with different features, and tweaking your phone to make it faster
good luck!

thilan said:
its rooted
i have flashed with another downloadable kernel
when i run root tool kit
i also keep the flah tools also running
then its installed some driver and did it
after rooting
what are the benefits that i can get ?
:laugh:
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Great stuff, however you should already know what it's for before doing it. See jmans link.

root update
XperienceD said:
Great stuff, however you should already know what it's for before doing it. See jmans link.
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i have root my arc s
by downgrading kernel
if i update it back
will i lose the root facilities ?
as it can not be updated by pc Companion and update service
need a help
thx

Need to go back to Sony's stock ics

I'm selling my phone so i need to install everything back as it was(official ics 4.0.4 with .587 kernel) because stock rom doesn't have bugs.
I'm currently using Xperia Ultimate HD on advance stock kernel...
i need someone to write me the steps, and I will do them... many thanks!

Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
sent via XPERIA™ Arc

1Fawwaz said:
i need someone to write me the steps, and I will do them... many thanks!
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Read the stickys and watch a video instead.

msc3169 said:
Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
sent via XPERIA™ Arc
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Thanks for the help...
What does the ftf file includes?
Does it also include stock kernel and baseband with the firmware? or do I have to install them manually?
**I'm currently on .72 baseband, do I have to change it?
Sent from my Xperia arc S using Xperia Z

1Fawwaz said:
Thanks for the help...
What does the ftf file includes?
Does it also include stock kernel and baseband with the firmware? or do I have to install them manually?
**I'm currently on .72 baseband, do I have to change it?
Sent from my Xperia arc S using Xperia Z
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It includes everything.... just flash!
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

I recommend you flash the GB rom, since it is fast. ICS is laggy. I don't think the buyer would be satisfied if it lagged

blakstar said:
I recommend you flash the GB rom, since it is fast. ICS is laggy. I don't think the buyer would be satisfied if it lagged
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I wouldn't be happy if it came with GB.
Sent from Myushi

XperienceD said:
I wouldn't be happy if it came with GB.
Sent from Myushi
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Yes but then when the buyer connects the phone to a pc, it will prompt him to install pc companion. Then it will prompt him to install ICS. So then, he will have a choice . But if it came with ICS and he didn't like it, it will be harder to downgrade to GB in that case. So better flash the stock GB

msc3169 said:
Download Flashtool
Download the appropriate ftf (LT15i/LT18i)
Flash via flashtool
sent via XPERIA™ Arc
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and don't forget to wipe all your data

I did everything... All done.. Thank you all guys
I installed this firmware: Official ICS update Arc&Arc-S 4.1.B.0.431
And then relocked bootloader...
But now I have notification: system update available 4.1.B.0.587 , should I update or not? I read somewhere on xda that users were reporting bricked phones after OTA updates... because of unlocked bootloader (they said).. And I don't want that next user to click on it and then have a bricked phone, and I can't just hide the notification... if they do factory rest , the notification will pop up...
so now is it ok to update or not? or if you can link me to 4.1.B.0.587 firmware to install it...

1Fawwaz said:
so now is it ok to update or not? or if you can link me to 4.1.B.0.587 firmware to install it...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35910775#post35910775

you relocked your boot loader right? if so is ok
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium

tangosierra_ said:
you relocked your boot loader right? if so is ok
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using xda premium
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Yes I relocked it, is it ok to update it now guys??
I relocked it using this method: [Tutorial] Relock bootloader!
As quoted from this method: "You still can't get DRM back. It's gone from the phone!"...

Would have been much simpler to just flash a stock 587 ftf.

XperienceD said:
Would have been much simpler to just flash a stock 587 ftf.
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Yes I know!! but I couldn't find it actually can you give me a link to that firmware? I would be very thankful to you...

1Fawwaz said:
Yes I know!! but I couldn't find it actually
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I have to wonder sometimes. Click, browse, find. http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=963

I just found these links: http://xperiadev.wordpress.com/flashing/xperia-ftf-firmwares/ :victory: :laugh:
firmware .587: http://www.mediafire.com/?a1sya49j9bee1a5
this other thing: http://uploaded.net/file/gsfx4w60
Do I have to flash them both? if so what is the order?

1Fawwaz said:
I just found these links:
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I post a link to the general section where you can find it on the first page below the stickys and you come back with links from another site. I'm unable to help People who continue to demonstrate they're incapable of helping themselves, so you'll have to wait for someone with more patience to help.

XperienceD said:
I post a link to the general section where you can find it on the first page below the stickys and you come back with links from another site.
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Sorry.. I didn't saw your reply there... I was surfing from phone's browser... Thank you.

1Fawwaz said:
firmware .587: http://www.mediafire.com/?a1sya49j9bee1a5
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Just flash that and report back.

[Q] Unable to root C6502 Ver 4.3 Build 10.4.B.0.569

Hello Expert,
I'm having trouble rooting my C6502 Ver 4.3 Build 10.4.B.0.569 but just to make sure of things, i've also re-imaged my laptop just to make sure that it isn't my laptop that's causing this.
I'm using DoomLoRD Rooting Kit v18 and I've also installed the ADB driver as per advised in previous threads
Driver obtained from h t t p : / / developer. sonymobile. com/ downloads/ drivers/ xperia-z-driver/
On my device, I've enabled the following;
Developer Options > USB Debugging - Checked
Security > Unknown Sources - Checked
Device is connected via USB cable and launched "runme_win" via administrator, just to make sure.
And the process stops at the following step (please refer attachment) and nothing happens after that
This working well with my Xperia J (ST26i) and i don't know what am i doing wrong here
Please advice

Eashwaran21 said:
Hello Expert,
I'm having trouble rooting my C6502 Ver 4.3 Build 10.4.B.0.569 but just to make sure of things, i've also re-imaged my laptop just to make sure that it isn't my laptop that's causing this.
I'm using DoomLoRD Rooting Kit v18 and I've also installed the ADB driver as per advised in previous threads
Driver obtained from h t t p : / / developer. sonymobile. com/ downloads/ drivers/ xperia-z-driver/
On my device, I've enabled the following;
Developer Options > USB Debugging - Checked
Security > Unknown Sources - Checked
Device is connected via USB cable and launched "runme_win" via administrator, just to make sure.
And the process stops at the following step (please refer attachment) and nothing happens after that
This working well with my Xperia J (ST26i) and i don't know what am i doing wrong here
Please advice
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Doomlords kit works on 4.2 not 4.3

bhavstech said:
Doomlords kit works on 4.2 not 4.3
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Is there anything that i can do about this, Bhavstech?

Eashwaran21 said:
Is there anything that i can do about this, Bhavstech?
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Install the nuts ronm which is prerooted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567266

bhavstech said:
Install the nuts ronm which is prerooted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567266
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Hello, I am currently on 4.3 (I previously didn't know 4.3 is not supported by doomlord) and I tried to use the method you gave.
When I try to install the XZ dual recovery, apparently my kernel is not supported..
What should I do now? should I skip the XZ recovery and just flash the "C650X_10.4.B.0.569_Stripped.ftf" using flashtool?
Thanks

ax-ed said:
Hello, I am currently on 4.3 (I previously didn't know 4.3 is not supported by doomlord) and I tried to use the method you gave.
When I try to install the XZ dual recovery, apparently my kernel is not supported..
What should I do now? should I skip the XZ recovery and just flash the "C650X_10.4.B.0.569_Stripped.ftf" using flashtool?
Thanks
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what recovery are you talking about there no such file!these the 4.3 zip(705mb) and the stripped ftf thats it

it says on the requirement
Requirements:
Flashtool by @Androxyde
XZDualRecovery 2.6 RELEASE or newer.
Current FW version: 10.3.1.A.2.67, maybe others too, let me know!
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so, can I flash all of that without the recovery?
from stock 10.4.B.0.569 kernel?