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[Xperia Play Android Development] axiomjunglist:
Happy it works! :cool:
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flava0ne:
Thanks for the info, I can confirm that this procedure worked for me as well. I'm now running v2.3.3 Rooted with a locked bootloader on my originally locked R800a from Rogers! :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] ncaissie:
How do you do an OTA update on Rogers if it is not here yet?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flava0ne:
My XPlay was originally purchased from Rogers. But since I've had it, I unlocked its network, flashed it with the Generic UK .184 firmware and Rooted it with GingerBreak v1.20. When I checked under "Settings\About phone\Software update\" and manually searched for an update, it was able to find it, download it and install it. :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] ncaissie:
Sweet, Thanks
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flava0ne:
No prob man, glad I helped you out! :D
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
Your question was already answered on the same page 5 posts up by myself ( 2nd( and 3rd) post on the 2nd page and confirmed by axiomjunglist ....
[Xperia Play Android Development] dj_mainul:
How long does the rooting process usually take? ive had gingerbreak running for almost 15 minutes..but my phone hasnt restarted or rooted? should i just restart the phone again or its normal to take this long for rooting? Last time i rooted with 2.3.2, it took little over 10 mins max!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
It seems to just take however long it wants, first time I rooted 2.3.2 it took over an hour so I just went to sleep and when I woke up it was rooted, few times it's been 5-15 minutes (generally seems to be that long) but sometimes you might want to try rebooting, pulling and swapping your sdcard if you can (heard that can help) or just re-seat yours and then re-run gingerbreak.
[Xperia Play Android Development] dj_mainul:
k, thanks. I did reset a couple of times but still taking ages..i guess i will try pulling and swapping the sd card and see if that helps!

Update: After leaving it on for about an hour, IT FINALLY ROOTED! hopefully, the update will go smoothly now!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flinq:
Maybe a dumb question, but we'll see. I don't plan on doing a clean install of Xperia_Play_Release_Generic_UK.ftf, but my phone is currently rooted. Would I need to unroot it before doing so? Or am I pretty safe to just dive in, and expect the root to be removed in the downgrade?

If not, what's the best way to unroot?

Thanks!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flava0ne:
Why would you unroot for? Unless you have uninstalled system apps already, you won't be able to download and install the OTA update. But the best way to unroot would be to use the available option in GingerBreak, if you still have it installed that is.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flinq:
I'm not quite sure I understand. Why wouldn't I be able to install and download the OTA update after downgrading to the UK firmware?

I guess what I am asking is, keeping the following link in mind - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14713104&postcount=15 - do I need to unroot my phone running 2.3.2 first?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flava0ne:
I only said that you wouldn't be able to IF you uninstalled stock system apps already. If you did, then you should reflash with the .184 UK firmware, root with GingerBreak, then download and install the OTA update. You shouldn't have to unroot, but try downloading and installing the OTA update first. If all else fails, just reflash then root.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flinq:
Ah, ok, I understand now! Thanks so much :) I'll give it a go when I get home.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
Rooting is fine, WONT cause issues w/OTA updates. If you've removed and stock/SE programs then that WILL cause problems with OTA updates. If all you've done is rooted your phone, you're fine. If you've removed a bunch of bloat than you might as well flash a clean 2.3.2 then root, then ota update. I went over this in my original post. This is turning into spoonread instead of spoonfeed....

Yeah, it can take a long while for gingerbreak to work sometimes. I'll mention it in the first post.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flinq:
Thanks!

One more extremely noob question: if I flash a fresh 2.3.2, does that affect the phone being carrier unlocked?

I bought this phone:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=320701866198

And now use it in the USA on AT&T. Would I lose this ability at all? So new with all this stuff, so I apologize if I am being silly. I really appreciate all the help.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flava0ne:
No, it shouldn't at all. If you didn't flash your XPlay with the generic UK .184 R800i firmware then you should be able to download the generic AM R800a firmware if you purchased your XPlay originally unlocked. Because if you flashed it with the UK firmware, then you already know that you had to manually put in you carrier's APN settings, correct? If you didn't and 3G/UMTS works just fine, then you have an R800a.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flinq:
Great, thanks!

Just one more question, I swear. I definitely know I have a Rogers R800a, and I have rooted to remove a lot of bulk. Should I restore myself back to original stock Rogers before flashing the Xperia_Play_Release_Generic_UK? Or would this be a waste since I think I am just going to do a user_data wipe in the flash?

Sorry for all the issues - just don't want to mess up my phone :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flava0ne:
If you flash your XPlay with the Generic UK firmware, you'll be reinstalling everything that comes "factory stock" from SE (Sony Ericsson) minus the Rogers bloat that you already removed. Basically, you'll be de-branding it when you flash it with the generic firmware and turn it into an un-branded R800i build. Kind of like formatting a computer, I like to think of it as like "starting off fresh!" :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
Indeed, and that's just the right time to root and them ota upgrade the firmware if you have a locked bootloader (i assume SE still doesn't have a fix for unlocked bootloaders bricked by doing ota updates)
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flinq:
You guys are glorious! Been a huge help. As a former iPhone user, all this has been confusing, but I'm slowly getting it. Just need to tweak my mind a bit.

Thanks again!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
Grats on your upgrade!! Yeah, thanks to everyone who's been helping answer questions in this and similar threads, I'm sure we must have helped a few users avoid bricking their phones which in turn keeps "Help, I bricked my phone" posts from popping up :P
[Xperia Play Android Development] Flinq:
Thanks! :)

Oh, and success! My phone is heaps faster, probably in part of having 2.3.3, and then also not having all the crap Rogers stuff.

Starts up in less than a minute, and everything is so snappy. I love my phone!

Thanks again everyone; I'm thrilled :D
[Xperia Play Android Development] Bluero:
Great! Thanks! Did as described and worked a treat on my Play.....2.3.3 and rooted!

My first steps in the android world;)
[Xperia Play Android Development] zach181:
Gingerbreak does do some strange things on this phone.

First time, 5 mins and sorted.

Second time, It seemed to be stuck after 20 mins so I rebooted the phone and it had rooted it.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
Lol, glad it worked for you. :P
[Xperia Play Android Development] DarthVR6:
Does anyone know where I can find the STOCK ROGERS Play Rom?
[Xperia Play Android Development] thomassafca:
Don't think there is any, someone should update with SEUS and upload the files :)
[Xperia Play Android Development] DarthVR6:
Where does SEUS keep the files?
[Xperia Play Android Development] ncaissie:
It's time for me to get Rooted. :(
[Xperia Play Android Development] ncaissie:
I have an unrooted Rogers phone. Can I just Root with Gingerbreak and then do the OTA update tomorrow? This guide isn't really noob friendly and I don't want to brick my phone.

Thanks
[Xperia Play Android Development] mav3:
for those tat unlocked the bl and wish to have rooted 2.3.3 need to download the relock bl by blagus,den only follow this thread instruction.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
Can't unlock the rogers BL atm :(

There are only 3 steps in the process, all outlined in the OP. You can try to do Gingerbreak then ota update as long as rogers has released an update over-the-air, but if they haven't this looks like the best way to get rooted 2.3.3 on bl locked phones.
[Xperia Play Android Development] ncaissie:
which flash tool did you use?
[Xperia Play Android Development] ncaissie:
where do i put the gingerbreak on the SD? it does not see it when i go to settings/applications/manage/SD card

Edit:

Done. did anyone else have trouble downloading the Rogers info? it asks me to chose Rogers or Fido.

Gingerbreaking now.

Edit: how do i know if it is rooted?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
Phone restarts and there's a new app called "Superuser" in the app drawer.
[Xperia Play Android Development] ncaissie:
Thanks

Worked like a charm. Although my phone says it is a R800i now and not R800a.

I'm glad I have the SIMs 3 instead of that (American) football game. I uninstalled the BBC(?) player.

One more question. I am up to date with 2.3.3. I have Titanium installed. How do I move something to the SD card? I don't see that option in Titanium backup.
[Xperia Play Android Development] thatsupnow:
Hit the menu button then "batch"and it will be in there
[Xperia Play Android Development] Red_Kop:
When you flash back to 2.3.2, and then root.

Do you have to use OTA to update back to 2.3.3?

Or can you just connect to PC and update via that?
[Xperia Play Android Development] ncaissie:
The PC way will loose your root. The OTA keeps it.

Be sure your Bootloader is locked or you will brick it.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Red_Kop:
Cheers.

How to make certain bootload is locked?

I was going to follow this thread:

1. Use Flashtool to get back to 2.3.2 (from 2.3.3).

2. Then Gingerbreak to root.

3. Then update via OTA (now that I know).

Can you use just wi-fi for OTA as I am on payg and data charges can be expensive.

ps. is OTA safe? I read about bricks with it.
[Xperia Play Android Development] ncaissie:
You would know if you unlocked it.

I'm not sure how to tell. Did you buy it on Ebay or a service provider?

Yes you can use wi-fi. and Like I said OTA is safe it is the PC update that bricks.

Just follow those steps. It's easier than I expected.

Edit:

The things not mentioned in the OP is that you need to download a file manager to install the Gingerbread. And you need to enable the “Unknown Sources” in the apps settings to install Gingerbread.

After it roots it will reboot and you should see a new app called Superuser in your app list.

Then get Titanium Backup to uninstall thing you don’t want or move apps fully to the SD card. If you are not in the UK the BBC player is no good to you. I think there is a thread with a list of apps you can safely remove
[Xperia Play Android Development] Red_Kop:
Thanks, done this now, very pleased.
[Xperia Play Android Development] LemonPlusTea:
Hey I followed the instructions but flashing process ended with an error..

07/046/2011 18:46:02 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin

07/046/2011 18:46:05 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin

07/046/2011 18:46:07 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin

07/046/2011 18:46:07 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin

07/046/2011 18:46:08 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin

07/046/2011 18:46:09 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin

07/046/2011 18:46:09 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin

07/046/2011 18:46:19 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin

07/046/2011 18:46:20 - INFO - Flashing system.sin

07/046/2011 18:46:44 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

07/046/2011 18:46:44 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on

07/046/2011 18:46:44 - INFO - Then go to application settings

07/046/2011 18:46:44 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging

Had to restore my phone via SEUS.. What have I done wrong?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
Not sure, did you unplug the device during flash? Do you have an unlocked BL? If your bootloader is locked just re-download the rom and flash again. I've flashed this rom approx 15 times on 3 different plays and never had a problem.
[Xperia Play Android Development] jatt101:
caN someone post the rogers ftf file?
[Xperia Play Android Development] LemonPlusTea:
The phone was plugged all the way after I put it into flash mode.. And in pretty sure my bl is locked.. The only thing I did was to root by gingerbreak ..
[Xperia Play Android Development] cloud1250000:
That happen to me... just try again
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
That and after gingerbreak you're done with flashtool, you just do your update ota (you flash the generic uk, root, ota update). If you've done the gingerbreak step you're ready to do the over-the-air update.
[Xperia Play Android Development] LemonPlusTea:
I've tried at least 4 times with the same horrible ending... ._.
[Xperia Play Android Development] GetPatriotized:
Android noob here.

So I follow all those steps and I"m rooted? Just that? I'm on rogers 2.3.3

Will I be able to delete bloat ware and transfer apps to my sd card? Is it possible to have a stock android other than the timescape ui?

Thanks,just jumped from iOS,I'm used to jailbreaking tho.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
yes (no, stock SE rom comes w/timescape but you can replace it when rooted)

@LemonPlusTea I'm not sure what you have going on here but reading through the posts I keep getting the idea that you flash, root and try to flash again (I've seen you say once or twice that you've rooted with gingerbreak). You just flash the rom (2.3.2_uk_generic), root it, boot it and go into settings -> about phone -> software update -> update now to update to 2.3.3

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1159983 only the one you posted yourself lol
[Xperia Play Android Development] GetPatriotized:
Kinda scared,what if I screw up? Is there away to recover?
[Xperia Play Android Development] thatsupnow:
It works perfectly no problems you just have to follow instructions to the letter and all will be good
[Xperia Play Android Development] Mozza2k11:
Even if you did screw up which is highly unlikely. As long as your bootloader is locked you can use SEUS to fully repair the phone :)

Yes follow the steps and you will be rooted on 2.3.3 (uk generic).

Once rooted you can uninstall or freeze system apps. You can also use titanium backup (free) to move the preinstalled games to the sd card. Each game on internal memory is under 500kb now instead of 10-30mb before.

If you want stock android there is a stock android launcher on the market or try something like go launcher ex or launcher pro.
[Xperia Play Android Development] GetPatriotized:
If you don't mind,can you give me exact steps to root? The one in the OP isn't clear for me,it jumps to different things in each step :S

Thanks.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Mozza2k11:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1116090 <-- This is the exact same method see if its easier to follow.
[Xperia Play Android Development] GetPatriotized:
For the Flash tool,I just download the latest build?

and what do I exactly do first?

Sorry for asking too many questions :(
[Xperia Play Android Development] GetPatriotized:
Okay,I've been waiting 10 minutes and gingerbreak is still running.

What gives!?!?!? I knew I would screw up ... ,yeah I can't screw eh? *sigh*
[Xperia Play Android Development] GetPatriotized:
This is bullsh*t.

Just wasted 2 hours trying -_- was better off before. Now it doesn't read my SD card nor can I access settings. smh
[Xperia Play Android Development] GetPatriotized:
Can someone please make an easier,step by step tutorial?

I've did everything,exactly like the tutorial in the OP and the other thread.

Okay,did it a second try. Failed again.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
Are you enabling usb debugging before running gingerbreak? I've heard it can glitch with some sdcards. Sometimes gingerbreak can take a while, the very first time I used it to root it took ~2 hours.
[Xperia Play Android Development] GetPatriotized:
I take all my comments back,sorry.

I am finally rooted :D Suddenly I saw the "unroot option" highlighted and jumped for joy lol
[Xperia Play Android Development] bigsky2:
Willis,

I have question about this process.

Right now, I have a Rogers branded Xperia Play running 2.3.2 firmware and is rooted with Gingerbreak.

I've uninstalled some Rogers/SE System apps after rooting and of course have many apps and other things installed and running.

When you say do a "clean install of the generic UK .184 firmware", does this mean that all the apps and data on the phone will disappear when after flashing?

I'm ready to perform this update as Rogers has been taking too long with their official carrier update.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Mozza2k11:
Yes they will everything on your phone will be wiped, but stuff on your sd card will remain. You will also loose madden (i think?) and gain fifa instead since its the uk generic firmware you are flashing. If you want any game saves or anything you will have to back them up before flashing.
[Xperia Play Android Development] bigsky2:
Noted and understood. Many thanks for your reply!

Interestingly, I have both Fifa and Madden installed on my Play.

Time to start backing up :rolleyes:

** Slightly off topic ***

Anyone else on Rogers get this message when attempting to update via OTA?

New Sony Ericsson software is now available for your phone. Update your software to get the latest features and corrections and keep your phone in the best possible condition

You must use a computer to update your phone. Find out more at sonyericsson.com/update
[Xperia Play Android Development] Willis111:
There still is no OTA upgrade for rogers. The only way to have rooted 2.3.3 on rogers atm is still to flash the UK Generic firmware.

While you're flashing the UK generic there's a check box in flashtool that says "Wipe User Data"(clean install). If you check that box you'll lose your apps, if you don't you may run into trouble when it comes time to do your ota update or you may not.
[Xperia Play Android Development] ncaissie:
And with a file explorer you can install your games from the Downloaded folder if you haven't removed them already. Also the UK one gives you The SIMs 3 instead of Football. It isn’t to bad really. Well worth it just for the option to move everything to the SD. My phone is a lot faster. :D
[Xperia Play Android Development] quazimojo:
Moved to the how to root section as i am not sure this was the appropriate place to be asking for help .
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoTechni:
Um, the Xperia Play isnt one of the options it gave me.
[Xperia Play Android Development] NeoTechni:
That worked.

New problem.

I click Flash, and it (firmware selection) wont recognize the Xperia_Play_Release_Generic_UK.ftf file.
[Xperia Play Android Development] robjvan:
How did you unlock the network? Did you pay someone/a company? Is there a software hack? I too have a Rogers Simlocked R800a.. if you can remove the SIMlock, that might be one step closer to unlocking the bootloader, no?
[Xperia Play Android Development] phat_cow:
How did you set up FlashTool to be used on the Play?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Cat_On_Droid:
Download flashtool 2.9.1

Select X10 flashtool, click flash, then drag your firmware (the one in 1stpost). To firmware folder in flashtool folder. Highlight all sins, then flash

To enter flash mode, connect usb and hold BACK BUTTON

, led will glow green. You may need a couple of tries to get it working.
[Xperia Play Android Development] ssego:
Does this method work on the US Verizon Xperia Plays? I'd like to keep mine, but not if I can't root it.
[Xperia Play Android Development] dassub:
Still waiting for 2.3.4 OTA for the generic UK firmware..
[Xperia Play Android Development] fazzx:
Will we keep root if we update to 2.3.4?
[Xperia Play Android Development] captain67:
Through OTA yes. Through SEUS, no.

Sent from the best phone ever
[Xperia Play Android Development] bigsky2:
Sorry to necro/bump this thread after so long, but I have a question related to this process.

After successfully flashing to the .184 UK file, rooting via Gingerbreak, and updating to 2.3.4 via OTA, is it safe to remove some of the stock applications and games?

Can I still update via OTA to future updates if the stock applications are uninstalled?

I'm using a Rogers Xperia Play.

---------- Post added at 01:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:21 AM ----------

Just thought I would clarify what I meant above.

Would removing/uninstalling stock applications prevent me from updating to a newer version of Android via OTA updates?

Or does this method of flashing with generic UK firmware and rooting ensure that future updates can be delivered via OTA?
[Xperia Play Android Development] captain67:
Updates don't work over the air if you mess with system apps. Personally, I remove them and update manually with flashtool. It has an option to keep user settings and only update Android itself.

Sent from Asgard
[Xperia Play Android Development] bigsky2:
Thanks for the reply and clarification.

I thought updating with flashtool to a newer firmware meant you had to wipe your data?

I'm just wondering if there is a way to update to the next software update without having to wipe the phone's data.

When I followed Willis' method, I had to wipe the data (flashed generic UK 2.3.2, .184 firmware --> rooted --> update via OTA).
[Xperia Play Android Development] captain67:
In flashtool, there's a box that says wipe user settings. You just need to uncheck that.

Sent from Asgard
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] allotrios:
looks great thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] cantIntoCode:
Very nice to see a Pure AOSP build. Is there any bugs which we should look out for?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] cantIntoCode:
Also, did you go for a CM7 based kernel or build your own?

Damn it, ment to edit that post ^
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] grsgs:
Tried your rom (curiosity:D)

Respect ;) Neat and clean

EDIT: CMW in spanish is a bit hard to understand , good thing there is google translate:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Arielo1:
haha i just installed this on my brother's nexus S

GREAT to see this here !!!

1.in step 1 do we need to check repartition or leave it unchecked?

2.if i am running Gingerbread now will my backups from titanium will have troubles restoring beacuse this is AOSP and now i am on samsung rom RFS and my backups were made on GB?

3.can i use this method to downgrade to froyo ? http://www.theandroidsoul.com/ezbase-ezrom-for-android-2-2-install-revert-back/

and then install SA ?

4.are there any bugs we should know about or its perfectly stable for daily use ?

hope to get these answers soon and i am SOOOO going to flash this baby :)_
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] geney:
The very last ROM I flashed on my Nexus One :D And that was 2 months ago. Will try this for sure.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] awia:
thanks mate!! ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] knift:
How about the 720p recording and 3G video call?

If they are ok, this rom is good for me.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] uppon2:
I am installing now and will report back. :) Looking great
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dago:
Good news :)

I install also
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NeoXTC:
super awesome.

So does everything works in here? like FM radio, video codecs etc? Anything should look out for?

Cheers
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dannybuoy:
You can install the USB drivers from here if you don't want to install Kies, might want to add this to the OP:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=961956
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] galaxysdev:
Is this really an aosp build? Own kernel? Buglist?